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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 2, 1897.

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December 2, 1897

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Do chrj-santheimnns pay? Man)' a man
is just now figuring up his returns and
on his face is a look of anxious thought.
Competent judges declare that never be-
fore in {he histon,- of the New York mar-
ket did good flowers wholesale at so low
a figure; lo to 12 cents was a good aver-
age price; deduct from this commission
and expressage then ask again: Do

will pay him all right and he knows it.
But the wholesale grower will tell j-ou
the business is yellow, yellow as a non-
descript cur and not a tinge of the
Klondike article about it, and on every
hand one hears the same remark: "Next
vear we shall consideratjly reduce our
number of plants."

Ever\' little while we hear that the
people are getting tired of the big flowers

Growing Chrysanthemums in Boxes.

chryanthemums pay? Ask me some-
thing else. Of course the retail florist
with his local trade has a better chance of
getting a higher figure. He knows what
his average' consumption is and grows to
meet his demand and nearly always one
or two weddingsjust about that time will
clean off his surplus. Chrysanthenmms

and that more money could be made by
not disbudding, but growing long sprays
of flowers. This season has shown that
it was not the big flower but the big
price that the public kicked at. Grace-
ful sprays with a dozen flowers on a stem
may appeal to the aesthetic soul but they
never touched his pocketbook for they

did not pay the expressage. The glut of
medium to small flowers that have filled
the market all through the season ruled
prices and made an)- reasonable return
utter))- impossible. Some one has said
this is an age of mediocrity. Is it going
to apply to the florists' trade also ?

The lesson w-e should take to heart
from the experiences of this year is, first
and foremost economy in production.
The illustration will give the reader an
idea of a cheap and easy method of rais-
ing good flowers with a minimum of
labor. The box is 4 feet long, 10 inches
wide and 5 inches deep, made of common
hemlock boards, taking for each box 18
feet of lumber 5x1. This can be bought
sawn into the proper lengths and w-ith
cost of nailing together will only aver-
age about 20 cents. If the boxes are
stored away in a dry- place after they are
done with and given any reasonable
amount of care, they are good for three or
four seasons without any patching up to
speak of. The advantages of such a box
are that it is e'asv to handle, does not re-
quire anv more attention as to watering
than a bench would, can be moved at
any time to any place desired and will
accommodate five plants of any variety
and six of close grow-ing kinds like
Philadelphia or Helen Bloodgood. Each
plant can be stopped so as to grow two
good flow-ers and if size is not a desider-
atum three could be taken just as well as
not.

Stock Plants.

The florist is hampered for room as a
rule. Everything is clamoring for space
and in consequence too often his stock
plants are thrown under the benches to
grow if they will. If they don't, "well,
voung plants are cheap in the spring,"
and the business rushes on. The best
wav is to strike the strongest suckers you
can find right away. Just a few of each
kind and as soon as they are in fit condi-
tion plant out in a bencli in a cool house.
Stopped once or twice they will give an
abundance of healthy cuttings in the new
vear that will be much more vigorous
and which will root more quickly than
any that can be got from old stools at
that time.

Whv, oh w-hv is it brother florists, that
the average "mum" cutting one buys or
sees in January and February is such a
miserable, insignificant looking little ob-
ject ? Get good healthy cuttings above
everything, even though you don't get
quite so many. If the "nunn" were not
the hardy, naturally vigorous plant it is,
the record of failures in successful cul-
ture would be enormous. As it is, rust,
blight and other diseases are increasing,

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Vase of Naturally Grown Chrysanthemums.

and largely due, I am convinced, to the
unnatural treatment the plants receive
(luring the winter. Some growers place
their old stools out in cold frames, cover
them up and leave them for the winter,
and this practice is perhaps more to be
commended than leaving them under the
benches to have the life drawn out of
them, but unless the winter is mild only
the stronger kinds start away good in the
spring and lots of varieties may need to
be renewed.

Next week I will give a list of varieties
that we have found most useful on ac-
count of shipping, keeping, and other
qualities.

New Jersey. Ch,\ri,es Tottv.

VASE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Our illustration represents a vase of
chrj-santhemums "grown naturally," and
include the varietie.';, Daisy, semi-double
white; Silver Cloud, blush white; De-
fender, dark crimson; the old fashioned
Elaine, white; W. H. Lincoln, yellow.
These should find a ready market, but
alas! beauty and ic-sthetics are not always
a marketable product, though what could
be handsomer for decorative purposes!

We know a grower who shipped fifty hand-
some sprays like these to a wholesaler,
but his returns were only 50 cents, and
he says he will attempt no more the edu-
cation of an exacting public who want only
what is "fine and large" and colors that
are equal to one-hundred candle power.
The wholesaler, however, is no friend
of the chrysanthemum, and dreads the
day of its first appearance, and his heart
is made glad by its exit. But you may
break up the vase and do what you will,
the large chrvsanthemum will stay with
us still. ' H. A. B.

THE STATUS OF THE CHRYSAN-
THEMUM!

The wonderful strides made in the im-
provement of the flower in the past five
years or so, both in the high culture
given it and also in the perfection of new-
varieties, causes the question to be asked
anxiously each recurring autumn; "Have
we reached the limit in size, color, form
and general perfection?" The answer,
we think, is still in the negative, for
nnich remains to be accomplished before
we have reached the ne-plus-ultra in the
three principal colors.

Our method of staging chn,-santhe-
mums with long stems and foliage, shuts
out from the exhibition table a large per-
centage of all foreign varieties introduced,
as well as ninety-nine per cent of Ameri-
can seedlings which are fine in nianv par-
ticulars but lacking these two essentials. A
very few years ago, we were not so hard
to please but now, fixture, a hard stetn.
wiilth of li/oom, combined with clfptJi and
fuUncss, foliiiye up to the flower, not to
speak of color, all of these are requisites
in all new applicants for favor.

The qualifications for the successful en-
try of varieties in classes for exhibition
demand the same characteri.stics that
have placed the most popular standanl
commercial varieties where they are to-
day, and in addition the exhibition sorts
nmst of necessity have size also.

The tests applied to a new variety are
very severe, and it must pass them with
a good percentage before it can enter the
social circle of its tried and older friends
of the true aristocracy of the chr\santhe-
muni family. All this tends to the im-
provement of the family and the new
variety which has run the gauntlet of the
committees may, ten chances to one, be
depended upon as a real acquisition.

The Exhibitions.

An inquiry into the success of the fall
shows of 1S97 would be ver%- interesting
to the trade at large, and even more in-
structive than entertaining. A re\-iew of
the various large exhibitions shows an
almost unanimous report of a higher
quality than ever of cut blooms, an aver-
age quality of specimen plants, fine ex-
hibits of roses, carnations, \-iolets, or-
chids, palms, ferns, table decorations and
designs; and yet with the notable excep-
tion of Chicago, the general report is a
smaller attendance and "7tot a success
hnuncinUy," followed almost invariably
Jly the statement that the show had been
well advertised, the decorations and
music were fine, and nearly all the shows
enjo3'ed fair weather on a majority of the
days.

Where lies the trouble ? Are the people
growing tired of flower shows ? Is the
admission fee too high ? Do they want
more variety, and if so, how in the name
of Flora can it be g^ven them ? Must it
be under the patronage of the "Ladies of
the 400," or is it works of art that the
public crave as a surrounding for the
flowers ? We confess that we can't an-
swer what the public wants.

We observe that high admission fees,
as at the Astoria, do not bring out crowds
of the exclusives, nor does the twent\'-five
cent fee attract great crowds elsewhere.
We do not think that lack of variety can
be alleged against many of the exhibitions
for they are no longer chrysanthennmi
shows, but are true flower shows instead.

We do not claim that our shows have
reached perfection, by any means, for
every year we see room for improve-
ment; our vases are not always in keep-
ing with the treasures that they hold
either in color or in form; very much can
be done in the way of providing effective
backgrounds; and w'e sin oftenest in set-
ting our vases on tables so high that the
visitor nmst look up to the underside of
fine blooms, when he longs to look down

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upon them and be satisfied. But it
would seem that these must be minor
points. Neither can it be urged that
"once seen, always the same;" we have
never heard of the "public" tiring of the
cherry trees and the apple lioughs,
though they exhibit the same bloom, in
the same setting, every Slay; they rave
over the scarlet and gold of the maples

ures so absolutely necessary- to an Ameri-
can chrysanthemum show; and year after
year the British public has turned out
and enjoyed with perennial enthusiasm
the "I2's" and "24's" and "48's" of
Chinese, or Japanese arranged flat on
boards without sign of stem or foliage;
year after year the)- fight anew the battle
of the "true-incuri-ed" and its .spurious

Arrangement ot Plants.

each succeeding October; has the "ad-
mission fee," anything to do with the
"success" of nature's exhibitions?

Over in England the National Chr>-san-
themum Society has just given its 51st
exhibition; judging by the printed re-
ports it has eclipsed all former efforts
and we suppose that it has been a "suc-
cess" as nothing has been said to the
contrani-; neither is anything said in any
of the various reports as to the attend-
ance, the admission fee, the advertising,
the decorations, or any of the other feat-

half-brother; although they were shown
last year a beautiful example of the
American stjde of arranging long stems
in vases, with which, we judge, they were
mightily pleased, by no means do we
find them throwing their boards to the
woodpile in 1897.

It would seem that English flower-
lovers are not chasing novelty and variet}-
in tlieir shows. We wish that Mr. C.
Harman Pa^-ne, or one of the large ex-
hibitors, could give us a little insight
into the modn^ operandi oii\\e "sucee.ss"

of the English shows; we would also like
to hear from the spokesman of the "Big
4" of Chicago: Chadwick, Egan, Rudd,
and Anthony, who certainly are to be
heartily congratulated on their recent
achievement.

One thing is certain, the florists mu.st
Jiot tire of their efforts to make the fall
.shows a success. We nmst all make the
matter a study and we shall finally solve
the problem. We cannot allow it to go
unsolved without loss to the trade and a
ilistinct less to the public as well. Many
people who are not yet true lovers of
flowers for the flower's sake, are still
buyers of flowers for fashion's sake, and
will continue to decorate their rooms and
dress their tables just as long as they are
the style, and there is nothing like the
flower show to bring the best and newest
to the notice of the people, so that our
problem resolves itself into the simple
question of how shall we get the people
generally to attend our floral festivals ?
E. G. HiLt,.

The TWO "stars" of the past chrysan-
themum season were the new white,
Frank Hauiy, and the new yellow, Penn-
s^-lvania. Both scored very high with
the connnittees of the Chrysantliemum
Society of America and will undoubtedly
take a high place in the list of the really
useful commercial varieties.

NOVEL PLANT ARRANGEMENT.

Our illustration represents a very ex-
quisite creation by the well-known Fifth
avenue florist, Mr. George Stumpp, New-
York, and is gotten up specially for the
Thanksgiving and Chri.stmas trade.

It comprises a handsome basket (of any
design, lined with tin), somew-hat deeper
than the ordinary flower basket, filled
with plants (in or out of pot), standing
on a bamboo or gilt pedestal entwined
either with smilax or asparagus.

The cost of producing such a basket
depends entirely on the material used,
and it can be filled either with cheap or
expensive plants, though the more \-a-
riety the better, so long as colors are har-
monious.

The plants used, as seen in the ex-
ample, are: Center-piece, Pandanus
Veitchii (6-inch pot), Areca lute.scens
(5-inch pot), Cocos Weddelliana (4-
iuch pot), w-hile the balance are well se-
lected and pretty green and foliage plants,
and include 3-inch ferns, Maranta bi-
color, Tradescantia Reginae, Ophiopo-
gon jaburum, Peperomia argroneura,
and the dainty variegated grass Poa Chi-
nensis variegata; the trailing plant seen
is Veronica radicans variegata, and here
and there among the plants and on the
handle of the basket are placed small
branches of the red "bird-berry," a va-
riety of Crataegus indigenous to New York
State, the whole surmounted by a bow of
white ribbon; at Christmas a crimson one
adds richness and warmth to the w-hole.
As mentioned before, if a pedestal is
used smilax or asparagus has a delicate
effect.

No two baskets need be made alike,
and "variet)- is the spice," as in all of
this work. The following plants may be
used to good purpose: "Colored" dra-

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caenas, all palms and ferns, including
Adiantuni Farleyense, Cyperus alternifo-
lius (green and variegated), crotons, and
many other pretty plants, also different
varieties of berried sprays. H. A. B.

WILLIAM SCOTT.

We present herewith an excellent por-
trait of Mr. William Scott, of Buffalo, N.
Y., who is undoubtedly the most popular
writer on matters connected with the
trade, and who, we are pleased to be able
to say, will in future confine his corre-
spondence to the Florists' Review.
Mr. Scott's versatility has been a con-
stant source of amazement to the writer
of these lines, who early noted his ability
and encouraged him to write more and
more freely for the trade press. No ques-
tion referred to him seems to have been
too complicated for him to answer, and
many times i:iatters outside of a strictly
trade character have been treated as ably
as they would have been by a specialist
and in a far more practical and entertain-
ing manner.

Mr. Scott carries on a general florists'
business in Buffalo. He has a down
town store and has an acre of land in
almost the geographical center of the city
and 30,000 feet of gla.ss. Also 12 acres
of land in the village of Corfu, near Buf-
falo, with 18,000 feet of glass. The latter
establishment is devoted almost entirely
to the production of cut flowers. His
business covers all the various divisions
of the trade and this accounts for his
familiarity with such a wide range of
subjects. This being supplemented by a
wonderfully retentive memory aud a pe-
culiarly happy, clear and graceful style of
composition, has made him the most
valued contributor to the trade press.
But his popularit}' does not rest solely up-
on his writings. He believes in visiting
his fellow craftsmen and has traveled ex-
tensively. He is good fellowship personi-
fied and to meet him is to feel he is your
friend, if you are worthy of such friend-
ship. We question if anyone in the
trade is now more generally known or
more universally esteemed than William
Scott, and his able administration of the

office of President of the Society of
American Florists is fresh in the memories
of all.

Mr. Scott was born July 31, 1S44, at
Leigh Park, Hampshire, England, the
country home of Sir George Thomas
Staunton, one of the finest gardens in
Kurope, where his father was head-gar-
dener for 27 years. He attended a pri-
vate school in the neighboring town of
Havant till he was 13 j-ears of age at
which time the schoolmaster became in-
sane, but Mr. Scott says this was not his
fault. He began work in the garden
shortly after this and the first job of gar-
dening he can remember doing for wages
was weeding chrysanthemums that had
been cut down after flowering and were
standing in pots under the shelter of a
hedge. At 15 years of age he had the
care of a conservatory that had to be so
scrupulously clean and neat that the
petal of a camellia must not be seen on
the snow white paths or the trim kept
border. Among the plants in this old-
fashioned house (which he .says he has
since often dreamed he was neglecting) was
a Phormium tenax some six feet across,
oranges of various species or varieties
that yielded bushels of fruit, an Acacia
pubescens that went to the roof, and a
grand specimen of Araucaria excelsa ten
feet high and perfect in form, and still,
such is the mildness of the climate of the
south coast of England, more than one
winter passed without the fires being
lighted to heat this house.

In this beautiful garden were not only
the rarest exotic plants, including for
those days a grand collection of orchids,
almost all the economic plants, and ex-
otic fruits, grown to perfection, but the
highest type of landscape art was exem-
plified. The beauty of the place attracted
man)- visitors and Mr. Scott was priv-
ileged to see many of the illustrious men
and women of Europe who came there to
enjoy that beauty. The old baronet
cared nothing for fox hunting, shooting
or any other sport that enters into the life
of a rural landlord in England. He liked
to have' as his guests the brightest lights
of England, to talk botany to Sir Joseph
Hooker, and to be known as the greatest
authority in Western Europe on China
and the Chinese language. He had
spent many years of his earlier life as an
attache of the British embassj' in the land
of the "almond eyes."

When the subject of this sketch was 17
years of age his father removed to Chi-
chester, where he rented the Northgate
Nurseries. Mr. Scott worked in the nur-
sery, greenhouses and seed store of his
father till the spring of 186S, except for
two years during which he was employed
in the seed store of Mr. W. H. Rogers, of
Southampton, famous as a most estimable
man and as a good grower of rhododen-
drons. In the spring of 1868 a spirit of
adventure came over the young man, his
brother, and his friend Mr. E. I. Mepsted
Australia was the objective point, but was
too far away. Then Port Natal was men-
tioned, but still too faraway to please the
loving parents. Canada was settled upon
as a compromise, but the good father
said: "Boys, the United States is the
place for you, and I have many friends
there." James Fleming, then in partner-

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ship with Peter Henderson, was one of
the old Leigh Park men. Mr. Buist, of
Pliiladelphia, and Mr. Brackenridge, of
Baltimore, were old associates of the
elder Scott in Edinburgh. Mr. David
Ferguson, of Philadelphia, was another
Leigh Park man, and there were others
in the United States.

The watering pot was thrown down one
Saturday nighc in March, with the expec-
tation that it was never to be handled
again and the trio were off for the back-
woods of Canada to irap and hunt and get
in clo.se communion with the redmen of
the primeval forest. A look at the forest,
about three miles up Yonge street, To-
ronto, was enough for the party, and
through the kindness of Mr. George Les-
lie, the well-known nurseryman, the party
was quickly back at the old trade. The
following winter Mr. Scott was in theem-
plov of Mr. James Pape, who grew plants
for the Toronto market. The summer of
1S69 they tried market gardening and the
seed business in Stratford, Ont. There
were too many in the firm, as was evi-
denced during the dull months when the
gross receipts of the day amounted to not
over |i. 25. So they paid their London
seed bills, and all other bills, and through
his old friend Mr. George Vair, Mr. Scott
engaged with Mr. George Bailey, of Buf-
falo, who was then one of Buffalo's most
prosperous manufacturers and w'as build-
ing a fine place. Mr. Scott was "im-
ported" to work for him in 1S70. He
crossed the Niagara River under condi-
tions that would now be a direct violation
of the contract labor law. But in this
case low price w-as not the motive for im-
porting "a foreigner," for he received
good wages. The first two ^-ears, and
especially the second year, he saviil S50 a
month and kept a wife and prospective
family.

In 1876, through the declining business
of his employer he was almost compelled
to rent the houses, quite a little commer
cial growing having been done the pre-
ceding two years. In August, 1.S76, an
agreement was made by which, for the
use of 3,700 feet of glass for eleven
months, Mr. Scott bound himself to
pay |i,ooo. This included the use of
the stock, but that consisted mainly
of bedding plants from which he could
get cuttings for another year. The
onlv thing to return any money that win-
ter was a few thousand good carnation
plants. As he had invested his previous
hard earnings in a small farm which he
found out too late passed considerable
periods under four feet of water, he
started without |io working capital. It
was hard scratching when the second in-
stallment of the rent (|2=.o) came due in
February, but when the last payment of
I500 was made June i, he had cash in
abundance. The place not being sold he
rented it again for another \-ear at |6oo,
at the end of which time he secured the
property on Balcom street, where he now
lives, and built two houses, each 20x100.
He rented the Bailey place for the third
year and at the end of that time gave it
up. Since then several )-oung men have
tried to run the old place at a rental of
{300 a year, but always at a loss.

Mr. Scott speaks modestly of his pres-
ent establishment as but a moderate sized

place compared to those of many yoimger
in the business, and while this may be
true to a certain extent his place ranks
with the large ones and nowhere are
plants and flowers better grown. (Juality
is sought rather than quantity, and the
former is found to pay better than the
latter, though Mr. Scott comes pretty
near getting both.

A beautiful note in Mr. Scott's charac-
ter is his sincere affection for his excel-
lent wife. In referring to his early strug-
gles in business he freely accords her the
credit for his success, and says that with-
out the help of his most true and loving
helpmate he never could have accom-
plished what he has.

Mr. Scott has alwa3-s believed in em-
ploying plenty of help of good quality
and pa\ing good wages. He hates to see
an intelligent young florist put down on
a level with an hostler. No tattered and
torn urchins are ever seen on liis place.
He cares not as to the nationality or re-
ligious faith of his workmen, but insists
on intelligence, integrity and industry.
In speaking of himself Mr. Scott has
said: "1 do not wish to be judged by
what I am worth, but by what I have
earned and done."

What Mr. Scott has done for his fellow
craftsmen through his contributions to
the trade press is well known to the
readers of this, and all will be pleased to

know that his pen is to contribute regu-
larly and freely to these cohmins, but we
have a still more pleasant announcement
to make. Mr. Scott is now at work on a
book which will prove an inestimable
boon to the trade. It is to be entitled the
"Florists' Manual" and will cover the
whole field of commercial floriculture, the
subjects arranged in alphabetical order.
encyclop;vdia style, so that the cultural
details regarding any plant may be
quickly looked up as desired. It will
cover construction, heating, labor saving
devices, peculiarities of varieties, and
everything connected with the trade about
which a florist may occasionally wish to
refresh his memory, the retailer as well
as the grower. This book will be pub-
lished by the publishers of the Florists'
Review at a moderate price and a very
large circulation of the book is assured.
This will undoubtedly be Mr. Scott's
crowning work and he is devoting the
greatest care to the preparation of the
various articles, which will be as full and
complete as possible though still terse
and condensed. The art of telling a
great deal in a few words is possessed by
Mr. Scott to a remarkable degree and he
is peculiarly fitted to write exactly the
sort of matter for which there is a need.
We know the appearance of the volume
will be looked for with the greatest
interest.

CATTLEYAS AND THEIR
CULTURE.
There is not in the cornucopia of the
floral goddess a flower that has more ad-
mirers at the present time than the
cattle}-a. What flower could draw forth
more genuine admiration than the beauti-
ful specimen herewith reproduced I page S )
with its ninety exquisite blooms all fully
expanded at one time? Such gems, I pre-
sume to assert, can never be looked upon
with scorn— except by the utterly per-
verted, nor can they be offered to the
spoiled child of fortune without an im-
plied compliment. Every year has ad-
vanced their popularity and enhanced
their beauty in the shape of some
stranger of garden or natural origin
that has forced itself upon us by the
niar\-elous beauty of its markings or size
of flower. Considering how easily and
inexpensively a large number of them
can be successfully handled it is surpris-
ing to me that they have not received
more general attention from the growers,
for there is no doubt that the cattle^-a is
the flower of the future where chasteness.

fragrance and richness of effect are de-
sired.

The diSerent methods of mounting
specimens shown here in the illustration
are all ver\- simple and inexpensive and
if carefully carried out are sure to give
satisfactory results, thereby commending
themselves to the growers in general.
Figs. I, 2, 3, 4 and 6 in the illustration
are methods preferable to pot culture,
because you can water, feed heavier, and
drv out quicker than is the case with pots,
and you can understand the condition of
your plants at a glance; inexperienced
labor is not so liable to err and one man
can liandle by this system three times the
number of plants that he could were they
in pots. Lager and Hurrell of Summit,
N. J., are the pioneers in the long board
svstem (Fig. 4), a sj-stem that is highly
commendable.

Fig. I shows plants moutited upon a
fern stem, the plants fixed thereon by
means of long wire staples clenched on
the other side. I prefer these stems to
anything else for growing cattleyas upon
because you can deluge them with water

Dece.mbek

1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

Cattleyas Mounted in Various Ways.

with no fear of injury as the}- dry out
ver\- quickly.

Fig. 2 .shows the ordinary orcliid basket
which is to my mind the next best
method of growing. I use the fern stems
here also. I put as nnich as I can into
the basket, then fix the specimen upon
the top with wire staples; in all cases a
small wad of peat is used between the
staple and the plant to insure against the
acidity of the staple.

Figs. 3, 4 and 6 you will perceive are
boards. We adhere to no particular kind
of wood as we find that the cattleya will
take to anything if it is clean. In mount-
ing the plants here we use short staples and
wire nails. We place a thin cushion of
fibrous peat upon the board and spread
the plants well out, nailing them firmly
down with the staples.

Fig. 5 is the most familiar way of grow-
ing cattleyas and is very desirable in a
great many cases. They are eas}- to
handle and ser\-iceable for house or deco-
rative purposes, in fact they are indispen.s-
able in a private garden.

I again recommend the fern stems in-
stead of the orthodox compo of pot
shreds, peat and chopped sphagnum. Pot
in the ordinary way with pieces of fern
stems, top-dress with sphagnum as the
season advances. In regard to stimulants,
it is an understood fact that the climate
of this country is ver\' exhaustive both to
animal and plant life, therefore to main-
tain the longevity of j-our plants 3'OU
must feed well. ISy considerable experi-
ence I have come to the conclusion that
you may use any mild stimulant directly
to the root of the cattleya with beneficial

results. Some experienced growers use
various .salts, such as nitrate of soda, pot-
ash, sulphate of ammonia, etc., but in the
hands of the inexperienced they are dan-
gerous except for atmospheric'treatment.
Cattleyas handled right, on the cool and
airy system, under very thin shade,
coupled with the above remarks, ought to
produce flowers of great substance, color
and size.

Cattleyas when growing require a
genial moist atmosphere, with a tempera-
ture as near 6o° as you can keep it.
When resting you will preserve the vitali-
ty of the plants by maintaining a drier
atmosphere, with just sufficient water at
the root to keep the psuedo-bulbs from
shriveling, a temperature from 45° to 50°
with plenty of air and light when
permissible, and if your plants have been
grown under thin shade, as advised, you
may now expose your labiatas to the full
benefit of the winter sun, which will
insure a .strong lead in March, with
po.sitive flower.

Varieties most desirable for commercial
work are: Labiata, Trian;e, MossicC, and
Gi,gas, which will give a succession of
flowers from October to June.

J. Robertson,

Madi.son, N. J.

(To be continued.)

NOTES ON PARK PLANTING.

Tree, shrubs and grass largely form the
scenery of nature, and their harmonious
arrangement constitutes the charm of a
pleasing landscape; the study then of
where to plant, how to plant and what to
plant, is an important one with reference
to the planting of public parks.

Generally speaking a park should have
a broad belt of trees and shrubber%- on its
borders, an exception to this rule being
when a desirable view can, by the omis-
sion, be obtained beyond the limits of the
park, and this shoxdd not be done to the
detriment of any view or effects within
the park, unless the- vie\\^ obtained is of
surpassing beauty or interest and is not
likely to be shut out by buildings or other
disturbing features introduced into the
foreground by the growth of population.
The object of the bordering belt of woods
is to shut out urban life, and to provide
masses of foliage as a rest for the eye
across the interior vistas. The import-
ance, then, of planting as soon as practica-
ble this screen and background is appar-
ent; its absence makes difficult the crea-
tion of good landscapic effects within the
park.

It ma}' be laid down as an axiom in
park development, that to prepare for
planting should be the first aim of the
landscape gardener, that no work of any
kind should be done in preference to that
which can be done in the furtherance of
this object; roads, walks and buildings
are only secondary in importance in the
initial steps of park construction, and
should onl}- have such attention as may-
be necessar)- to further the preparation of
the ground for planting.

The outlines of the bordering timber
belt should conform to the natural ex-
pression of the topography of the ground,
or be varied to form recesses and projec-
tions along the foliage line, every point
or bay being studied with reference to

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DK.rEMBf:it 3. 1897

Specimen Cattleya LabiaU.

hannony with other conditions existing.
The planting of the interior should not
be attempted until a comprehensive study
of the ground has been made from all
points; cast iron rules can not be framed
here for guidance; perhaps the configura-
tion of the ground will permit of the devel-
opment of a more or less large open space
surrounded by rising ground, than which
nothing is more simple in its dignity and
expression. Assist nature in the direction
indicated b}' clearing away from the open
any scattering trees or shrubbery, unless
the trees are perchance of noble propor-
tions and not too frequent to destroy the
effect of distance; plant then the rising
ground to form a background — a setting
for the picture- reaching out to within
the borders of the meadow at places,
forming bays and bends for the play of
lights and shadows, and apparentl}'
lengthened vistas, or misty distances.

Old existing woods which have grown
without inteUigent care can be improved
in outline, naked boles can be hidden,
and the foliage line brought to the ground
by the judicious planting of their borders,
for which purpose nothing can excel cor-
nels, viburnums, amelanchiers, the Judas
tree and sumacs.

To correct a bad line or to blend the
natural wood into the general scheme it
may be necessary to plant timber trees,
adding them to the old forest; the effect
of this is bad while the trees are small,
and is to be avoided if the intended effect
can be attained by cutting out a part of
the forest.

The water side can be treated effect-
ively by planting heavily bold points or
bluffy shores, allowing the meadow to ap-
proach the water at low bays or indenta-
tions in the shore line, the general effect,
however, should be that of enclosure.

Roads and walks should never intrude
into or cross large open spaces designed
for foreground or vista effects, and they
are happily planted when, as they skirt
meadow or plantation, openings are
occasionally left on either hand for
glimpses into the recesses of the woods or
over the broad open ground; walks and
shade should go hand in hand, and onh'
be divorced under extreme exigency.

The preparation of ground for planting
is a matter of the first importance. If it
lacks in depth of good loam the omission
should be generously supplied; without
good soil vigorous tree growth cannot be
obtained, and large expenditures for pro-

curing it is money well invested and in
the line of strict economy in park admin-
istration.

Unsatisfactory also are results if holes,
are simply dug into the hard packed
ground, or if the surface is merely
skimmed by the plow, and the trees
thrust in and left to fight as best they
may with a growth of grass or weeds; give
to young tree plantations the same culture
a good farmer would give were the trees
hills of corn; plow and subsoil at least
twice during the previous fall months,
and reduce tlie ground to a fine mellow
condition.

When planting for groves or masses,
plant thickl}-; the intended permanent
trees may be planted from thirty to fifty
feet apart, according to expected develop-
ment, and the space between filled with
other trees ten to twelve feet apart to
ser\'e as protection, from which selections
can be made from time to time (as growth
proceeds and overcrowding threatens) for
planting elsewhere. Close planting is
conducive to rapid growth from the pro-
tection each affords the other; the plan-
tation also ser\-es as a nursery, the profit
of which will amply pay for constant
never tiring culture, the only note of

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

warning required being to thin quickly
before damage is done. Close planting
jnay lie advocate<l even for small group-
ings, the protection and tilth being of
great benefit to the intended permanent
trees, beside the eflfect of mass is the
sooner attained.

Much time and money has been wasted,
and much ilisappointment incurred, by
2:ilanting trees and shrubs in ground with-
out adequate preparation, and with little
subsequent care; how often in a hard
baked soil holes are dug scarcely large
enough to hold the roots, the trees are
jammed in and left to their fate; their bark,

tender from the shade of close nursery
rows, exposed to the hot suns of summer
and the freezing and thawing of winter,
soon succumbs, and the trees at best lin-
ger out a short existence of stunted growth.

Good soil, deep plowing and constant
cultivation are the essential conditions
required for success in \-oung tree planta-
tions. Cultivation should be continued for
at least two years after planting, or until
the branches shade the ground, when grass
may be sown or an undergrowth of
suitable kind may be planted.

J. A. Pettigrevv.

Sup't of Parks, Boston, Mass.

CARNATION NOTES.

Carnations ! Rfises ! But not to crowd
too hard on the well merited fame of the
yueen of flowers, I will say: Roses ! Car-
nations ! If the one claims royalty, the
other is divine. Queen and Priestess; two
powers that reign supreme. The Queen
of Autumn may overshadow the two in
her time but not wholly, her reign is
short, she comes with a dash and vanishes
as she appears. She needs a long rest, or
better, .say a ten months' retirement before
she is able again to resume her power;
and well may we grant it to her, for her
short reign is rather an incentive to
appreciate roses and carnations so much
belter again, thati to cause a depression
of the value of these two staple articles.

It is interesting to observe the turn the
fall exhibitions take in their make-up,
and this has been especiallj* noticeable in
the ones just closed. Of cour.se the chrys-
anthemum is queen, but she has every
year more to content herself with other
celebrities, to divide the honors of the
exhibitions with other flowers, and of
these the two most prominent are again
roses and carnations.

But to be specific, the time of our fall
exhibitions is mostdisadyantageous to the
carnation as a show flower. Although in
the market eyer\- day in the year, the
plants only housed a short time ago are not
up to their standard to produce flow'ers of
the same quality as a few weeks later.
But still the carnation is there and de-
mands her share of the honors.

Tliis brings my mind to the often tried
experiment of indoor simnner culture.
Well content that it is u,seless for me to
try it again, I hear reports of success from
other localities where the summer heat is
not so intense, and where they enjoy
cooler nights than in our section of the
country. Where indoor culture through
summer is feasible the grower can cer-
tainly produce better flowers for the fall
exhibitions than otherwise; and if only
for the sake of making a better showing
such localities should feel encouraged in

their efforts. Early successful planting
of strong plants from the field is another
advantage, and I believe such plantings
will also insure better crops for miilwinter
than an all summer indoor culture.

We, like man_\- others, were very un-
fortunate in this respect. The continued
long drouth left our plants rather small
and the extreme hot weather at the same
time in the latt^er part of August and be-
ginning of September, prevented an early
transplanting. A disadvantage often
proves to be a benefit in another way.
The long drouth and hot, dry weather
proved to be an excellent purifier of para-
sitic diseases, for in all my experience I
never enjoyed more healthy plants than
at present. Spot is totally absent, bac-
teriosis nearly so; I can only notice once
in a while a few yellow spots, and these
appeared since we have had more cloudy
weather. Some new varieties that we re-
ceived infested with rust showed very
little when lifted, and we find it quite an
easy job to keep the disease in check by
picking the leaves wherever it shows its
tell tale signs, and I feel still more con-
vinced that this is the only remedv- for a
gradual eradication of this most tenacious
but otherwise less harmful disease than
others.

I have this season made an experiment
in the preparation of my bench soil. I
observed the same mode and care in pre-
paring it, but made it only fairly rich. I
used only about one-third of the fertilizers
that I used before. My reason for doing so
is this: I noticed that plants freshly trans-
planted in very rich soil moved on very
slowly; it showed a plain case of overfeed-
ing. The plants in their weakened con-
dition are unable to assimilate or digest
the abundance of food crowded on to
them and besides take it up indiscrimin-
ately. The result is .sick plants that very
slowly overcome the check of transplant-
ing, and when yet under the influence of
hot weather a break down is certain.

The results oi this experiment are very
gratifying indeed. The first plants housed
I could not take as a criterion, for they

sweltered in the shaded house in a day
temperature of oyer ioo° and never
below So° at night, but they came
through the ordeal exceedingly well. The
most satisfactory results were shown later
when the weather turned cooler, for then
the plants fresh from the field moved on
as though they never had been trans-
planted. In a week's time the white roots
a]5peared on the surface clamoring for
food and this was supplied them in the
form of a mulch of well rotted manure
partly mixed with soil, and now we are
feeding with liquid manure regularly
once a week. As soon as the balance be-
tween leaves and roots, disturbed by the
lifting, is evened up again, the plant can
.stand liberal feeding, and the sooner this
condition is brought about, the more time
is gained; the plant is ready for work and
with judicious feeding more can be
accomplished than with crowding the fer-
tilizers in the soil in the first place. Water
is given whenever it is required, and
when we overdo this, bad results will fol-
low; why not .give the food in the same
way?

At this time at our place the last clean-
ing of weeds and decayed leaves is fin-
ished, the plants are mulched, the sup-
ports are in place, and we only have to
follow up such routine work as ventilat-
ing, watering, feeding, disbudding, fumi-
gating, and the cutting of the flowers.
Of these I will write in mv- next.

Fred Dorner.

C ANNAS AT RTVERTON, N.J.

The early part of the season was unfav-
orable to the development of this beauti-
ful class of plants, heavy cold rains being
the rule and it was comparatively late in
the season before the)' made any pro-
gress; how-ever after midsunnner and
along until Octotier the show was superb,
the difTerent varieties being planted in
long 400-foot rows across the field, pre-
senting a bewildering maze of color.

The old favorites,"Madame Crozy, Al-
phonse Bouvier, Florence Vaughan and
Queen Charlotte, still hold their own
against all new comers, in their respect-
ive types, but new varieties of merit are
always welcome, keeping up the charm
of novelty, making a pleasant contrast to
the older varieties and affbrdin.g a cer-
tain pleasurable excitement in watching
their development, .\mongst the latter are
several which are well worthy of a place
in every collection, having been tested
for two seasons with the most gratifying
results.

A great acquisition is Mile. Berat, a
variety with bright carmine pink flowers,
a very profuse bloomer, throwing its rich
compact spikes at just the proper distance
above the foliage, standing the hot sun
with perfect impunity and filling a long
felt want in this color, being the nearest
approach to a good pink, making a de-
sirable fifth to the standard varieties
mentioned above.

Leon Pepin Lehalleur has a fine
rounded flower of a carmine red color,
good substance and is a very free
bloomer.

Hortense Barbereau is a gem, flowers
fine cherry red with trusses of immense
size, rich heavy foliage, and very desirable
for massing.

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December 2, 1897.

Baronne de Poilly is an excellent vari-
ety with flowers of a rich orange sahnon
which open out very full, and are beauti-
fully rounded.

Vice-Pres. Luizet has flowers of a rich
cherry red with carniitie reflex, conspicu-
ous by its peculiar color and wealth of
bloom .

Some of the older varieties which
showed up finely were Furst Bismarck, a
bright fiery red; Franz Buchner, deep
orange suffused with scarlet with broad
gold band.

Paul Meylan, a vigorous grower with
beautiful orange red flowers, which
though smaller than Madame Crozy is
very desirable on account of its unique
color. Beaute Poitevine is still the ideal
crini.son bedder, perfect in every way.

Adjoining the field proper a strip was
set ajxirt for the purpose of testing new
varieties as well as for comparison with
the older sorts, all of which were planted
in rows of six plants each, side by side.
Over two hundred varieties were thus
planted, the most notable new sorts be-
ing Furst Hohenlohe, which promises to
be the iileal yellow bedder, short com-
pact growth, immense bloomer, with
pure yellow flowers with the exception
of the low-er petal, which is slightly
marked with red, fine compact truss.

Goliath, a velvety dark crimson, ileeper
in color than Bouvier, with large flowers
and .spike.

Sam Trelease is the gem of the collec-
tion, a variety raised by Mr. James Gur-
ney. Superintendent of Tower Grove
Park, St. Louis. It has the habit of
Madame Crozy, with a large rounded
flower of a rich glowing scarlet or the
nearest approach to that desirable color.

Secretaire Chabanne, orange with
deeper shadings, good bloomer and
large flower.

Depute Ravarin, deep garnet, and
Madame Favrichon, bright vermilion.

A large collection of the new Italian
cannas were also tested, the most promi-
nent being America, with its beautiful
striped flowers and handsome dark
foliage.

Allemania, with huge scarlet and yel-
low flowers, often measuring over six
inches in diameter.

H. Wendland, a beautiful scarlet with
golden border. Africa, La France and
Pluto are all beautiful, with magnificent
dark foliage.

In the dark foliaged Crozy varieties
the best are Egandale, currant red; Ad-
miral Avellan, orange red; and F.
Neuvesel, beautiful carmine; the latter is
an old variety but one of tlie best and
most effective. J. D.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

Chry.santhemuins are largely gone, and
flowering plants for Christmas will de-
mand our thoughts for the next few
weeks. For several weeks pa,st the
weather has been just the reverse of what
is desired to nuike sturdy growths and
brilliant flowers -dark, gloomy, and wet,
and not cold enough to need strong firing.
For almost all plants when the weather
conditions are .such, a good heat on the
pipes and a little air is always the correct

thing to do. To let a house be damp and
close because it is not ver\- cold outside
is the poorest economy.

Azaleas.

Azaleas for Christmas should lie show-
in.g color now. Deutsche Perle, the beau-
tiful double white, is the easiest of all to
get in bv the holidays, but Vervieneana,
the irre.gular growing fine pink, and Si-
mon Mardner, red, come in all right. A
good syringing on the under side of the
foliage will help them along and cer-
tainh- help to keep down thrip and red
spider.

The Calla.

The calla (Richardial is now consid-
ered by many as quite unprofitable, but if
you do grow it, don't forget that it should
always have a night temperature of not
less than 6o°, liberal pot room, and a
light house.

Harrisii Lilies.

The Bernuida or Harrisii lilies are now
in flower with us, and there should be no
difBcultv in keeping up a good succession
of them from now on. I have noticed
for several years past there has always
been a good demand for them at the holi-
days, not so many ask for pot plants as
the cut stems for decorating. With the
later crop of these, particularly the Eas-
ter plants, I adopted the plan pursued
by an eminent Philadelphia grower, viz.,
to pot the seven to nine bulbs first into 4-
inchpots. When they have made a growth
of three or four inches you can tell
whether they are going ,to be healthy
plants. Many of mine are now just
in that condition and in a week or so will
be shifted into 6 and 7-inch pots. You
can also pick out three plants of the
same size pot into a 9-inch, and be rea-
sonably sure they will all three flower
at the same time. There are certainly a
few of your customers who will give you
three dollars for a fine pot of lilies. This
plan of handling the lilies twice may
seem more labor than putting the dry
Imlb at once into its flowering pot, but
it has many advantages to commend it.
It must be a saving of soil, and wdiat is of
far more value, space. I have never been
afflicted with more than ten per cent, of
diseased Bermudas, but have learnt that
it is of no earthly use to allow them to
encumber the bench after they once show-
signs of disease. I don't think it is in-
fectious from plant to plant, but the
disease develops with the growth of the
plants, and any lingering hope that you
will perhaps get perfect flowers from a
diseased plant is futile, Consign them
to the dump pile without delay, and re-
turn with a .smile to put something else
in their place or to grow to perfection
what is left.

Poinsettias.

The poinsettia has for a long time been
a popular and assuredly profitable plant
with us. Don't leave them without a
stake and a tie until they have cur\-ature
of the spine. They want and deser\-e a
support. You know, of course, they are
a truly tropical plant and want a hot
house, but perfect li,ghl, or they will
grow spindling and to an unsightly length.
They are now showing their brilliant

scarlet bracts, some three or four inches
long, and if they show signs of exhaus-
tion by their bottom folia,ge turning yel-
low, don't make the big mistake of shift-
ing them at this late day; that will only
add to their distress. Water them twice
a week with liquid manure, and if it
comes from the cow-stable there is none
better for these strong feeding plants.
About a hop, step, and a jump from where
I am writing there is a batch of about 200
poinsettias that ten weeks ago .gave
promise of being an extra fine lot; if
thev had been then shifted into 6-iuch
pots they would have been, but that op-
eration was deferred to about a month
ago with the consequence that now they
are a wreck. I don't look at them; we
never speak as we pass by. Right across
the bench is a big batch struck two
months later and shifted two months
ago from a 3', to 5-inch pot; they are
fine in every respect with the deep green
leaves that .so finely set off the bracts.
While speaking of leaves in this ad-
vanced age of floral taste and arrange-
ment, what flower is there that is valued
or appreciated without perfect foliage?
I know of none; eveit the humble violet
must have its embellishment of healthy
leaves.

Cyclamens.

Cyclamens will soon be in their prime.
They are often badly troubled with green
fly. A mild fmnigating does not hurt
them, but a good preventive of the aphis
is to raise each plant on an inverted pot,
giving each plant a good circulation of
air, and on the bench spread two or three
inches of tobacco stems. If fly is once
killed the .stems scattered among the plants
will keep them down for a long time.
About 50° at night is cool enough to
flower cyclamens well.

Fuchsias.

There are not many cuttings to put in
just now, as most of the bedding plants
can be increased so rapidly later on. But
fuchsias, if you grow tliem largely, should
be propagated as early as }Ou can. When
"struck" two months later the cuttings
are so anxious to flower that they do
not made good-sized plants.

Begonias.

If you grow that once highly-prized
but now so common plant, the Begonia
Rex, and its many varieties, you should
now have them in the sand, as it will
take them all their time to make useful
sized plants by end of May, the time
when they are useful for baskets and
veranda boxes. Be,gonia metallica and
other begonias nearly allied should be
propagated without delay.

Cytisus Racemosus.

Cytisus racemosus, that once favorite
plant, should also be started to get a good
plant for Easter of '9S.

Bulbs.

I have invested this fall in a few thous-
and French Von Sion. I was unac-
quainted with them, but was talked into
them, and from the early start they are
making in the beds outside it seems that

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Cross of Eucharis Amazonica.

they will bear up their reputation and
flower with good stem at Xnias. which
the "talk" assured nie the}' would do.

If Romans and Paper White pay at all,
it is certainly at Christmas and roimd
that time. I have often remarked how
much superior both of these flowers are
when forced slowlv, particularly the
latter.

For some years I have not seen much
profit in trying to force tulips for the
holidays. It is difficult to do unless you
have just the place and conditions, and
does not pay unless you are in the
specialty to a large extent. If there is
one tulip more than another that would
pay to produce at Christmas and for two
weeks after, it is "La Reine"; true
enough a white tulip when allowed to
come along slowly, but with certain treat-
ment assumes the most lovely pink
shades. It requires great heat till the
flowers are pretty well developed, then
can be removed to an ordinary bench
where the temperature is that of a rose
house, its flowers will then put on that
exquisite .stripe of pink. My experience
is that at no time do tulips like their roots
roasted. A box built over the pipes
where violent heat will not strike the

bottom of the flats, but where the tem-
perature surrounding the growing tulips
will be steadily at 85° will force up the
growth. Keep the top of the box cov-
ered with boards or a cloth, like duck-
ing, till the flower is well developed;
allow three weeks to force them. Don't
attempt to force a double tidip of any-
kind, or a Dutch hyacinth, for many
weeks yet.

Pansies.

I %\ill remind you that if you want
pansies that will sell before your neigh-
bors, it pays to cover them with glass,
and if that is not convenient, a layer of
hemlock boughs is a far better covering
than litter from the stable.

Cannas.

I don't know where you have stored
your canna roots, but I do know that it
nmst be somewhere where no drip from
a bench falls on them during the winter
or you will lose a large proportion. A
dry cellar is too dry. Under a rose or
carnation bench is an admirable place,
but have provision to keep the drip from
them. Wm. ScoTT.

CROSS OF EUCHARIS AMAZONICA.

The accompanying engraving is from H
photograph of a cross arranged bv Mr^
Samuel Murray, of the Probst 'Bros,
Floral Company, Kansas Citv, Mo. Mr,
Murray is very fond of the eucharis, and
grows large quantities of the flowers.
He finds them a very profitable addition
to his stock of flowers and has kindly
favored us on request with the following
notes on his method of cultivating the
eucharis:

"We grow them in our asparagus house
on narrow lienches over hot water pipes.
Our present crop, which is about gone,
was eighty-three .spikes, and would have
been more but from the fact that about a
month ago during a hea\-y rain water
leaked into the bed from the gutters,
started part of them up, giving us fifty
spikes. But for the past five vears we
have had no trouble to have a full crop
in during our show, giving us good ma-
terial for floral work. They are planted
in good turfy loam and nuilched with well
decayed cow and sheep manure. After
flowering we give them plentv of water
by syringing, so as to keep them free of
mealy bug until growth is made. Then
we keep them at rest by withholding
water.

"We get two crops a year from our
liench. We used to grow them in pots,
but find the bench .system less trouble
some and very satisfactory."

HARDY FLOWERS FOR FORCING.

Although flowers enter so largelv into
the every-day life of the public in all our
large cities and towns, it is surprising
what a limited range of choice is offered
to those who daily purchase them. What
wonder then if stagnation frequentlv oc-
curs when surely the most ardent flower
lover must at times experience a sense of
nausea, or, if not as bad as this, a strong
desire to change off from the never-ending
monotony- of certain staples in daily sup-
ply the year round. Ro.ses and carna-
tions we have always with us, and violets
for three-fourths of the year. No won-
der indeed the chrysanthemum usurps the
throne of the Queen of Flowers and is
esteemed so highly during its bright,
brief season.

None will deny there is room for more
variety among market flowers, but all
hesitate to break away from the old, sharply
drawn lines of trade. Some have found
out to their loss what missionary work in
the flower trade involves, although it
sounds very nice to talk about educating
the public taste to this, that, and the
other. Still the path of progress knows
no termination, and only down this path
will come relief from the present-day
congestion with staple market commodi-
ties. This does not arise from the pau-
city of available material but from our
own exclusive choice therefrom.

Take, for example, the vast famil\ of
hardy flowers now under cultivation, av-
eraging considerably over a thousand
species, with varieties innumerable be-
sides. Are they ignored because the}-
are hardy? Numbers are certainly amen-
able to forcing treatment and would
prove a welcome change to present day

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stereotyped custom. I was delighted to
see on the market and in some of the best
flower stores in New York in the earl}-
months of this year, long handsome spikes
of the good old-fashioned snapdragon
(Antirrhinum majus) in pure white and

such a tree paeony as Reine Elizabeth in
quantity and flowered it under glass two
months ahead of its natural season.

Among many families of flowers that
come in May and June normally, espe-
ciall}- to be recommended for the purpose

Vase of Achillea The Pearl.

\ellow forms, and I believe thev sold
readil}-. In a similar way we might have
an advance season of many flowers that
bloom later in the open air.
»i Lily of the Valley is alwa}'s procurable,
but wh\- should we not sometimes see its
stately and fragrant relative, the Solo-
mon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum)?
Nothing could be easier to force, whilst
the graceful beauty of its arching leafy
stems, studded with blooms of exquisite
sweetne.ss, would -certainly attract to it
much admiration. The pa;ony in its out-
door season is irresistible with its gorgeous
munificence of brilliant colors. It, too,
responds to gentle forcing conditions,
and the hybrid roses forced for spring
would have a strong rival if one only took

here advocated, are trollius, pyrethrums,
megaseas, aquilegias, hemerocallis, ane-
mone, and irises galore; these are all
adapted to cutting, whilst the possibili-
ties with pot plants, assimiing there is a
demand and a market for them, are in-
finitel}- greater. To be successful with
these plants one must secure good strong
stock, potting it up or planting into
boxes, or even on the bench of the green-
house itself, and, beginning in the early
days of the year, gradually inure it to
forcing conditions. With a home plot
where the plants could have good culture
one might grow and alwaj-s have good
forcing .stocks of the several subjects.
A. HerringTon.
Madison, N. J.

ACHILLEA PTARMICA
THE PEARL.

PLENA-

Some years ago I recommended this
plant to a brother florist w-ho was inquir-
ing for a good all-around hardy white
flower which could be used in bouquets
or bunches as well as in the making up
of floral designs during the summer
months. He planted a bed of them the
following spring, and was quite satisfied
with the result of the first year, though
the plants did not flower as early in the
season as those he had seen with us, but
they gave him a succession of bloom un-
til very late in the fall, and when they
came out early again the spring after he
was so well pleased that he expressed his
thanks in a letter for suggesting this
plant. About six weeks after this pleas-
ing communication, another one arrived,
quite different in character. The bed
had ceased blooming, the plants would
not keep on growing and flowering after
the first crop had been cut. as thej- did
the year before, and he wanted to know
what he could do for them. I soon found
out that the bed had been planted rather
closely and was now one solid mass of
runners and roots, no space was left for
the healthy development of the young
stf ms, and the soil had received but very
little nourishment since the bed was
planted. 1 recommended a liberal top-
dressing of fine rich compost and regular
thorough watering for about two weeks
as the best remedy for the present time,
also advising the annual planting of a
new patch either in spring or fall and
the retaining of the older bed only until
the first crop of flowers had been cut
therefrom the second season. The younger
plants will always give us a constant suc-
cession of bloom until verj' late in au-
tumn ( I have gathered some very good
sprays as late as November lo), still we
have to rely on the older bed for flowers
early in the season.

The best results are obtained with
this useful plant when planted in long
single rows two and a halt or three
feet apart. Here the individual flow-
ers are much larger and the sprays
attain greater dimensions than when
their roots are confined within the
limits of a smaller bed; each new runner
has a chance to develop to full size and
will form a many-branched stem with a
multitude of perfect shaped flowers. The
soil should be made very rich near the
surface; the roots have no inclination to
go down very deep; about a foot or fif-
teen inches apart in the row three or four
little runners are laid in, which soon form
roots and spread out quickly. As the
stems grow and elongate they ma}' show
an inclination to fall over; stakes driven
in at intervals of eight or ten feet and
twine stretched from one to another on
both sides of the row, will effectually
keep the plants in an upright position;
the rain cannot splash the flowers into
the dirt when they are thus supported.

Really well grown achilleas are sel-
dom seen anywhere; it is a cheap flower,
and not many of our florists care to spend
nmch time and labor on them; they are
generally satisfied to have a patch on
hand to cut from in case of emergency
when they run short of white stuff. It

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13

Bed of Achillea The Pearl.

surely would pay them well to grow them
as iudicated above; then instead of using
this pretty little flower only occasionally,
they would come to the conclusion that
it deserves to be emplo^-ed regularlv on
all occasions calling for light and airy
work. Ordinarily we see it used up in
the groundwork of funeral designs, where
little sprays are wound with wire so as to
form a little tight bunch about the size of
a carnation. All individuality is lost en-
tirely; we cannot distinguish the exquisite
shape of each separate flower — a bunch
of white is all that presents itself. The
loose sprays of finer and rarer flowers,
asparagus gref n or the adiantum fronds
over them partially hidethegroundwork,
and it may be all right in some instances
to assign a secondary place to this achil-
lea, but I would strongly advise the use
of this charming little flower, occMsion-
ally at least, in more prominent posi-
tions. A bunch of them on an ivv wreath
or on one corner of a pillow is decidedly
pleasing; try it and you will be con-
vinced. Being an e.xcellent keeper, it is
admirably well adapted for loose bouquets
or for vases when cut with long stems.
We may use it to advantage either alone
by itself or in combination with other suit-
able flowers.

As to the culture or treatment of achil-
leas, very little need be said. Any or-
dinary jjood garden soil will answer if
well enriched, but they do best in a some-
what moist ground. They are as hardy
as anrthing we have and never need pro-

tection of any description. The old es-
tablished plants will begin to flower in
June; the cor\'mbs on these are generally
smaller and more compact than those pro-
duced on the younger plants, especially
when planted rather closely in a bed; it
is for this reason that I advocate culture
in the field, where we always can count
on the largest cor\'mbs, which are never
so close and compact even on an older
row. The loose and spready heads are
certainh' preferable for cut flower pur-
poses or for arranging in vases, while the
more compact heads of last year's bed
are perhaps better used in the ground-
work of designs.

During the month of August we usually
experience a prolonged dry spell, and the
plants, young or old, may then stop
growing, but one or two liberal applica-
tions of water will invariabh- start the
young growth again, and a continuous
supply of flowers can be expected with
certainty until late fall. I know of but
very few plants which are equally valu-
able in the home trade of the average
florist; it supplies him almost continu-
ously with serviceable material during
the entire summer and autumn, and at a
very small outlay a generous supply can
be grown. Out of a dozen plants or
clumps as they are sold by florists and
dealers, we can make several hundred,
because it is not good policy to plant
them imdivided; they do better when
onlv three or four tips are planted to-
gether, though from the undivided clumps

we would perhaps be able to gather flow-
ers some weeks earlier, but later in the
season the production would be inferior.

K.

A NEW FUMIGATING IDEA.

Through long years of experimenting
with various methods to fumigate plant
houses with tobacco, where a variety of
different plants were growing, we gener-
ally had difficulty to dislodge aphis from
verbena, lettuce, etc., without fumigating
so heavy that some other plants sufi"ered
serious damage.

Of late years we have hit upon the idea
of using the fine waste from cigar manu-
factories. This is kept in a dry place to
keep it free from any dampness, or it will
not burn. We use little skeleton tin trays
I Yz inches deep, 15 inches long and about
4 inches wide, with a screen bottom, such
as is used for door screens. They are
nearly filled level with the tobacco, and
placed in the paths or under the benches,
with a 4-inch pot under the one end, a
few live coals are dropped in the lower
end and the work is dime.

A house 100 feet long by 18 feet wide
will bear four to six of the traj'S. The
smoke will continue five hours, but at no
time so heavy that a person even not habit-
uated to using tobacco could go through
the house without inconvenience; but it
keeps up too long for the aphis, and one or
at most two applications and they are no

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Decembei! 2. 1S9T.

more. Plants suffer no injury by this
method, and we think for cut flowers,
that they do not have so much tobacco
odor from this light smoke, as when
houses are filled with heavy smoke bj' the
usual method.

Another advantage we find, a house
may be free from aphis, save a certain
batch of plants is affected. By setting

a traj' or two underneath such, the aphis
can be dislodged without filling the
whole house a ike with smoke; or any
part of the house can be fumigated heav-
ier than other parts if necessary. A set
of six trays will do for as many houses by
fumigating in succession.

Daniel K. Herr.
Lancaster, Pa.

JAGGS DISCOURSES.

The young man who said he lad gradu-
ated from a horticultural college was
euijaged by " the old man " with a good
deal of doubt and when he had been de-
tected in the act of sowing cineraria seed
in three-inch drills the opinions expressed
regarding him would have raised a blush
on the cheek of a Greek fakir. How-
ever, Jaggs generously observed that even
a horticultural college couldn't spoil a
man for hustliiig a hand-barrow full of
carnation plants, and the graduate con-
tinued to adorn the Lonesomehurst
Greenhouses, as long as the rush season
lasted.

"It does beat all, "observed Jaggs,
" what a lot some chaps doesn't know
about seeds. There was a place I worked
at down Baltimore way; the boss was
always gettin' some blooniiu' novelty; I
reckon he introduced more weeds in a
year than all the rest of the population
put together. One day he comes to me
with a little box, and he says, ' Jaggs '
he says, ' this is somethink rare. It
come from a Spanish chap in the Phil-
ippines; I can't make out just what
it is, because he tried to write his
letter in English, but its somethink worth
having.' 'I looks at the box, and I says
they're queer lookin' seeds,' but the boss
saj'S 'that shows as the3''re somethink

rare.' Well, I saj-s as I'll just lay 'em in a
warm corner o' the propagatin' house till I
gets around to plant them, and then for-
getsall about 'em for about a week. I was
just opening the propagatin' house one
mornin' when I see a green streak movin'
down the walk. When I gets nearer, I
see as it was a prickly green caterpillar,
about the ugliest beggar I ever see. I
don't suppose he was over four or five
inches long, but blessed if I didn't think
him about the size of an anaconda.
There was three or four more like him
sittin' up along the bench, and then I
noticed as a batch of variegated rubbers
as I'd just struck was gone. Them cater-
pillars had eaten up the whole batch;
thej'd left the pots, but not another
scrap, and there they was, lookin' as if
rubbers at $4 a dozen wasn't no object.
I looks at them, and they looks at
me, and then I strolls off and tells
the boss as them Spanish seeds has
germinated. He rubs his hands, and
says, 'Ah, I reckon as we'll see some-
think, as will surprise us.' I says 'I reckon
we will,' and strolls after him. He gets
a look at one o' them caterpillars,
sittin' on the bench, pickin' his teeth
with a seedlin' areca, and says, 'Well, I'm
blessed ! Wh ere did that chap come from? '
I says' 'he germinated out o' they Spanish
seeds.' The bo.ss says as they're only cat-
erpillars and I'd better remove 'em. I

was glad to know they was caterpillars,
seein' as the}- looked like infant boar
constrictors.

"Well, when it came to removin o'
them caterpillars, I don't mind saj-in' as
I shied at the job. I wasn't brought up
to the snake-charmin' business, and those
chaps looked for all the world like them
flesh-eatin' caterpillars from Madagascar,
that will tackle a lion in the regular way
of business" — "Oh, come off," inter-
rupted the college graduate. "Who ever
heard of a flesh-eating caterpillar?"

"It ain't likely as you did," retorted
Jaggs, with withering scorn. "It ain't
likely that a chap as doesn't know- cine-
rarias from Swede turnips has ever heard
of the vampire moths of Alalaj-sia. Why,
when I was orchid collectin' dow-n by
the Straits of Sunda where I found that
there blue orchid as all Linden's and
Sander's men has been lookin' for ever
since — but there, it breaks me all up to
think of it. As I was savin', I thinks I'll
tr}- the hose on them bloomin' caterpil-
lars, and I tried a good stream straight
from the hydrant, but there thej- sit up,
wavin' their forepaws at me, like as
though they enjoyed the bath."

"Say, I never heard before of a cater-
pillar, waving his forepaws," observed
one of the audience.

"Well, which of their paws do you
suppose they'd be w-avin' at a chap?" in-
quired Jaggs sarcastically. "I thought
then as I'd try the boss's terrier — he was
a bloomin' terror at rats, but them cater-
pillars just chivied him out of the house."

"I should think the government ento-
mologist would like to hear about those
caterpillars," observed the college grad-
uate ironically.

"He was," continued Jaggs. "I never
see a chap more grateful than he was
when I chloroformed the whole outfit,
and took 'em across to Washington. They
was quite tame so long as they got lots of
raw beef and variegated rubbers, and
there's no tellin' what they might a'
growed into if one of the chaps hadn't bor-
rowed that there big nepenthes from the
.\ndamans, and put it into the place
where the}- kept the caterpillars.
It was like puttin' a parrot and a monkey
in the same cage. Course the pitcher plant
eat the caterpillars, and it shows how
curi's things is in nature — the very next
batch of leaves as that pitcher plant made
was covered with prickles identical like
them on the caterpillars! "

" Did you keep that there pitcher plant
chained up? " inquired one of the audi-
ence, with an air of deep anxiety.

Jaggs stuffed a quantity of tobacco into
his black little cutty pipe, lit it with
great elaboration and, after draw-ing a few
whiffs, observed: " You chaps remind
me of a fellow I used to know; used to
work under me when I was head gardener
to the Rajah at Nagapore afore I came to
this bloomin' desert. You know they
Mohammedans is reg'lar prohibitionists;
there wasn't a chap on the place as would
take a glass of anythink, ' ceptin ' the
elephants, and it aint always safe to get
too chummy w-ith an elephant. Well, in
the Rajah's private garden there was an
arched walk covered with pitcher plants
growin' into a reg'lar gallery-; splendid
specimens they was, too, with pitchers

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15

Group of Decorative Plants Exhibited by H. A.Dreer at the Recent Chrysanthemum Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Phila.

like quart jugs, filled with liquor as I
knew was intoxicatin'; though o'course
bein' white ribbon myself, I can't say
what it was like. Well, one day I see
one of the elephants as was used to draw
water, loiterin' round them plants; when
he see me he starts off, sort of un-
steady like, and I wonder what was
up Looked to me like he wasn't quite
sober, but an elephant aint got much ex-
pression anyway, 'ceptin' in his ears, and
it wasn't my funeral, so I goes on with
my work. The next day, just as I set
down to dinner, I hear a row out in the
garden. I rushes out with the rest of the
fellows, and there we find that disreput-
able elephant, in a state o' disgustiu' in-
toxication, rootin' up them pitcher plants
with his trunk, and wavin' them around
his head, like he was invitin' the crowd
to take somethink at his expense. I was
reg'larly shocked; you can't have no idea
what drunkenness is till you've seen an
elephant on a tear. You see, that de-
praved animal had learned as the liquor
in the pitchers was intoxicatin', and he'd
kept at it till he saw a reg'lar menagerie
every step he took. I've never wanted a
pitcher plant on the place since."

Jaggs reached down a lo-inch pot full
of sulphur with the air of a man who
had conveyed a deep moral lesson, and
started for a rose house before his audi-
ence had recovered sufficiently to ask any
questions. The session was over for the
day.

CULTURAL NOTES.

As winter sets in, and in fact through-
out that season, one of the mo>.t import-
ant matters is firing, and second only in
importance to the man who waters with
judgment is the watchful ami experienced
fireman.

It is, of course, understood that every
small grower cannot afford a regular
night fireman, bnt it would probably be
found a paying investment on any well-
conducted establishment comprising
25,000 square feet of glass or upwards,
from the fact that greater econoniy of
fuel and a much more even temperature
may be thus maintained, beside enabling
the proprietor to enjoy many a peaceful
night's rest that could not be had under
other conditions. The maintenance of
an even temperature is one of the essen-

tials to success in the many forcing op-
erations that are carried on at this season,
for even the easiest subjects to force into
growth at an unnatural season are quite
susceptible to a check after that growth
has been started, and, on the other hand,
too high a temperature will result in a
weakened and spindly growth.

In the plant houses, also, the evil
effects of over-firing are soon apparent,
and among decorative plants, palms, for
example, a weak growth, thin foliage,
and a predisposition to disease is liable to
result, and at the same time the various
insect pests increase rapidly. The ma-
jority of our regular decorative palms are
found to take at least a short period of
rest from active growth, though in the
case of the kentias this period is much
less marked than with latanias, arecas,
and phcenix.

Araucaria excelsa kept in a tempera-
ture of not higher than 55° at night,
seems to .stop growing from about De-
cember 1st to February ist, and thus
gives us a hint that repotting at that
time of year is not likely to be very
beneficial, and had better be deferred
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December 2, 1897.

The temperature above noted should
be the niaxinium for this plant during
the winter nights, and there is less lia-
bility to attacks of red spiders and thrips
if the house is kept down to 50° and
thorough syringing is given every bright
day.

No alami need be felt if the moisture
hangs on the leaves of the araucarias
over night this being a favorable condi-
tion for many plants of the Pine faniih-,
in witness of which the magnificent
growth of coniferous trees in the States
of Washington and Oregon ma}- be in-
stanced, these States having probably ihe
greatest rainfall of any portion of the
Union.

The requirements of the trade in differ-

and moisture as the cyclamen, and from
the improved strains offered by the lead-
ing seedsmen some very large flowered
and showy specimens may be grown.

The seedlings of last summer should
now be in their blooming pots (5-inch to
6-inch pots usually), and during dull
weather need careful watering, a go-as
you-please application with the hose be-
ing out of the question. The primulas
are but little troubled by insects, with
the exception of green aphis, and this is
easily controlled by the jiroper and regu-
lar use of tobacco stems.

The double white Chinese primula w^as
once a valued portion of the cxit-flower
stock, and in ti.e apprentice days of the
wiiter, many a weary hour has been spent

Ncphrolepis Davalloides Furcans.

ent localities vary greatly, and therefore
the choice of flowering and fruiting
plants for the retail business must be
made in accordance with the needs of
the locality, but it would seem as though
some nicely-grown cyclamens would
find a ready market anywhere. These
plants should be coming into bloom now
in readiness for the holiday trade, and it
is well to remember that at this period
especiall}', care must be exercised in wa-
terin.g, the flowers being easily injured
by too m\ich moisture, but requiring
plenty of fresh air whenever the weather
permits. Well-grown cyclamens are
very satisfactory as window plants, and
last a long time in bloom providing the
room in which they are placed is not
kept too warm, but where a dwelling is
kept up near to the 80° mark, as many
modern homes are, it is rather unreason-
able to expect a cool-grown plant to
flourish.

Chinese primulas are also good slock
in some places, and can l>e handled nicely
under verv similar conditions as to heat

in picking and stemming primula flowers
for funeral work, but that ilay is long
past and the primula has settled down to
the prosaic level of a low-priced pot plant.

The early crop of Lilium Harrisii
should now be moving along rapidly, and
will stand a fair amount of heat, 70° at
night not being too much after the buds
show, but in such a temperature aphis
also grow rapidly, and frequent applica-
tions of tobacco water will be needed.
It is quite convenient to have a few Har-
risii flowers to use during the winter for
home trade, but the large markets re-
ceive quantities of such flowers of late
years, and consequently no very high
prices are now realized by those who grow
them.

Up to New Year's the cold storage pips
of Lily of the Valley are likely to give
the best results both in flowers and foli-
age, but after that time the new crop of
pips is generally .satisfactory, providing
they have been well frozen and kept moist.

A steady temperature of .85° in the
forcing frame is plentj- for this purpose,

and will bring the Lily of the Valley up
enough for removal to cooler quarters in
twentv to twentv-three da}-s.

W. H. Tapun.

NEPHROLEPIS DAVALLIOIDES
FURCANS.

The sword ferns have become deserv-
edly popular of late years, from the fact
that they are easily managed, readily
propagated, and in the case of several of
the species and varieties can be relied
upon as house plants.

These general characteristics apply very
well to the subject of our illustration,
N. davallioides furcans, one of the strong-
est and most rapiil growers of the genus,
and an admirable plant in any size from
a 6-inch pot upwards. The fronds of this
variety grow to a length of three to four
feet, are usually of a pale green color, and
both the tips of fronds and also the indi-
vidual pinnules are forked, thus giving a
somewhat crested appearance to the fronds

As this variety does not seed very
freely, it is best propagated from the
stolons or runners that soon surround an
established plant, this process being facil-
itated by planting out the stock plants in
light soil in a house in which a tempera-
ture of 60 degrees is maintained.

W. H. T.4PUN.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

1. O. W. Frese, Chicago.

2. W. E. Lynch, Chicago.

3. A. G. Prince, Chicago.

4. C. W. JIcKellar, of Vaughan,
McKellar & Winterson, Chicago.

5. E. H. Hunt. Chicago.

6. E. H. Giesv, of Lockland Lumber
Co., Lockland, O.'

7. E. E. Peiser, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., Chicago,

8. W. E. Dovle. Boston.

9. R. W. Cliicas, of Clucas & Bod-
ditigton Co., New York.

10. G. H. Peiser, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., Chicago.

11. J. A. Evans (Challenge Ventila
tor), Richmond, Ind.

12. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.

13. \Vm. ¥. Dreer, Philadelphia.

14. Wm. F'. Gude, Washington,
Pres't-elect Society of American Florists.

15. O. P. Basse'tt, of Ba.ssett it Wash-
burn, Chicago.

16. Walter Mott, with H. A. Dreer^
Philadelphia.

17. Chas. Tottv, Jladison, N. J.

iS. A. T. Bod'dington, of Clucas &
Boddington Co , New York.

19. Adam Graham, Cleveland, O.,
President Societv of American Florists.

20. C. W. Ward (Cottage Gardens),.
Queens, N. Y.

21. L. A. Teagle (Challenge Ventila-
tor), Richmond, Ind.

22. P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago.

23. A. Ringier, with W. W. Barnard
& Co., Chicago.

24. Flint Kennicott, of Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago.

25. A. Gude, Washington, D. C.

26. Chas. F. Feast, Baltimore.

27. A. Herrington, Madison, N.J.

28. Lloyd Vaughan ,of Vaughan, Mc-
Kellar & Winterson, Chicago.

29. J. D. Eisele, of H. A. Dreer, Phila-
delphia.

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OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION. No. J.

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December 2, 1897.

NEW YORK.

In the Wholesale District.

After a period of unprecedented dullness
things have started on the upward grade,
and a cold snap of long duration will help
to bring the long looked for reaction. As
it is, the demand is not quite equal to the
supph', and though fair prices are real-
ized, nothing like a scarcity is or has
been felt yet. Trade boomed somewhat
during the day before Tlianksgiving and
up to noon of that day, but fell very flat
<iuring the afternoon, to the benefit of
the Greeks, who are the jieople who profit
when the ill wind of a surplus "Ijlows."
A peculiar fact was registered; that violets
did not sell so readily, in fact, only
brought about half as n)uch as at the
same time last week, when big lots were
shipped to New Haven for the Yale-Prince-
ton football game, the best selling for 75
cents to SI. 50 per 100. Carnations, how-
ever, sold well at ^2.00 to fj.oo per 100,
according to stock. Roses average 54-°o
to $6.00, while fancies, always scarce,
realized $5 to 512.

Orcliids in variety, including Vanda
CiErulea, Oncidium varicosum, Dendro-
brium formosum giganteum, nndoubt-
edh- the best white commercial orchid
from a growers' or shippers' standpoint,
sell readily. Cattleyas are not very plenti-
ful. Just now the "Labiatas" are about
over and "TriauLes" are hardly ready. A
few Cypripedium insigne are coming in
and sell fairly well at 10 cents to 12 cents,
though I saw a poor lot that a wholesaler
said he would accept 5 cents for. This
proves to the grower that good stock in
this, as in all others, nets the best finan-
cial results, and increases his bank
account.

The beautiful Bougainvillea glabra San-
deriana sells pretty well for decorative
purposes and is caught up quickly bj- the
knowing ones; it is a handsome acquisi-
tion to our rather limited variety of winter
flowers.

Bulbous stock is coming in gradually.
Lilium Harrisii is the harbinger and they
are plentiful for this time of vear. Thej'
are selling at from $6 to SS per 100. Cold
storage valley, which like the poor, "w-e
now have with us always, ' ' returns $^ to I4
to the grower. Romansrealize J2 to$3and
quantity is increasing daily. Chrysanthe-
mums are an "endless chain" and prices
are "what you can get." The variety
Frank Hard}-, an importation from the
other side, though believed to have origi-
nated in America, has run the gauntlet of
wholesale and retail criticism and is con-
sidered a marvel from all standpoints.
More than 2.000 blooms passed through
one wholesale house at 54 to $6 per 12,
while they lasted.

By the lime this is published Christmas
will be only three weeks away and the
growers, wholesalers and retailers are
already counting their chickens. We
hope there wont be any dead ones among
them and that the price of salt will not
take an upward tendency.

Auctions.

The auctioneer's hammer will soon be
stilled and not heard till spring again.
The present season has been fairly good

and sales are about over. William Elliott
& Sons held a successful sale of hardy
roses, rhodoclendrons. azaleas, etc., last
Tuesday and will hold another to-mor-
row, Friday-

J. P. Cleary i Co. also held a sale of
roses and miscellaneous plants and good
prices were realized. Our happ}- friend
John savs if his balance sheet shows a
credit in his favor he is going to join the
"Benedicts." Welcome! It's your bid.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

Peter Henderson tt Co. have addressed
a letter to their patrons in the seed trade,
that in future they will sell direct to the
planter.

The fall bulb trade is about over and
surpluses are being cleaned out fast. The
tariff has had but little effect on the gen-
eral trade and consignments were about
as heavy as usual. The heavie.st shipment
of vallev arrived this wx-ek and is fast
being distributed. High grade stock is
scarce w'ith a plethora of lower quality.

Tuberoses are and will lie exceedingly
scarce this season. The long drought in
the growing district has cut down the
crop considerably and prices will rule
higher than during the last few years.

All the wdiolesale and retail houses are
busy putting the final touches to their
"spring catalogues" and these promise to
be as elaborate as ever. Sweet peas will
be the leader with several houses and
novelties of unusual merit are announced.

Mr. Robt W. Clucas returned from an
extended trip south.

Among the Retailers.

Patience is about to be rewarded to a .
long suffering people by a long looked
for revival of business. To use one of the
oldest retailer's expressions, things have
been decidedly of the "porcine" order.
The horse show "didn't pan out" and the
"feetball games" as they call then; in Chi-
cago, have not netted more than 5200 to
the ton. "Reform" and the torn up street
have had a demoralizing effect, but things
will not always be so, and so it is that the
far away future has extended the "glad
hand" and the cash regi.ster will echo and
re-echo the dollar mark from now on,
and The Review sends you greeting.

'J'he store windows are always a feature
and are at all times a standing advertise-
ment. The retailers try to "out-Herod
Herod." Adiantum Farleyen.se suspended
in pots in the window is a pretty feature;
the fronds of this beautiful plant are also
being extensively used in all "made up"
and "loose work," and it gives a richness
that no other "greenery" can approach.

Among the many novelties being used
this season are the lace handkerchiefs for
violets, there being embroidered in the
corner the initial of the fair one who is
to receive the gift; it is decidedly chic.

Some of the new wagons are very elab-
orate, and it is rumored that one will be
used as a state carriage when the mayor-
elect take office ne.xt January.

Jlr. -Alfred Dimmock, the popular
representative of Sander & Co., England,
sails for home December 15th to eat
Christmas dinner with his family. He
takes home a pocket full of orders in spite
of IheDingley Bill. Come again, Alfred,
meautime "Bon voyage "

William Grey died Friday, November

26th, at his home in Kenwood, near Al-
bany, X. v.. at an .advanced age. ^Ir. Grey
was gardener to the Senior and Junior
Erastus Comings for over forty years and
was one of the oldest and best known
private g irdeners in the United States.
His specially was orchids and he was the
first to raise and hybridize orchids in this
country, Cypripedium Corningii being
one of the best examples of his skill.

.\n the florists in the vicinity of
Queens, L. I., were out "Bar" hunting
when I called, with C. W. Ward as chief
scout. The aforesaid "Bar" escaped
from confinement last summer and is
still at large at this writing. A pinch of
salt applied to his caudal appendage is a
good way to catch your "hare." 'Try it,
bri'ther Ward. You can send the skin to-
our office; we need a rug for the winter.

There was only one seedling before the
New York committee of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society . It was a white incurved
named W. H. Chadwick, shown by • rove
P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y. It is of the
type of Mrs. Jerome Jones.

Wholesale trade shows a falling off this
week, though quantities of flowers were
used at the funeral of Mrs. Isliu at New
Roehelle on Tuesday.

Visitors: F. A. Herendeeii, Geneva,
N. Y.; Paul Pierson and Frank Hamil-
ton, Scarborough, N. Y. H. A. B.

BUFFALO.

We don't know that any frivolities will
be expected Iroin Buffalo to welcome the
new journal on its new existence and
wish it God speed on what we feel sure
will be a long and prosperous journey,
but to refrain from being one of the first
to offer congratulations is more than we
could deny ourselves. Horticultural, and
particularly floricultural literature, has
made enormous growth this past dozen
years. Editors and publishers of journals
of all descriptions are much given to
chaff, ridicule, and sometimes personal
abuse of a more or less virulent tv'pe tow-
ards their fellow journalists, but it is most
always exploded and ends in their col-
umns, and largeh" because their readers
like that sort of thing. Florists and those
connected with our trade papers will, I
know, stoop to nothing of the sort. There
is most likely room for all, but if the
contrary is the case, then let the best man
win.

We feel that the Florists' Review,
with its able editor, manager and pub-
lisher, has assured prosperity before it,
and this I do not say because X will have
the honor to contribute to its columns,
not in the least, for the Florists' Re-
view will not be dependent on any man
or set of men, but 1 look to the untram-
meled ability and eiiergj* of the man at the
helm to steer the new craft into pleasant
seas of knowledge, to shores of beauty
and rivers of w^ealth. Grant it may be so.

For what little I have done for the
Amcrirfin Florist I have received sub-
stantial remuneration, but that I do not
look back to, although very useful at the
time, with the pleasure with which were
received many letters thanking me for
my feeble efforts. In future my procrasti-
nating and erratic ability, with what per-

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severance I can command, will be devoted
to the ivelfare of the Florists' Review.
Sad and depressint; indeed have been
the atmospheric conditions and precipita-
tion superfluous for some days past in this
region, and from the dark clouds which
hunt; around it must lui\e extended far
and wide. In spite of wretched weather
Thanksj,dving trade wasn't so bad. It fin-
ished up most of the good "nnims" and as
there is no house of Itviitiiiffbn or "Lib-
ert y" in store for later on, we have possi-
bly .seen the last of the chryanthemmn
for 97. Taken all in all the grower as
well as the retailer will have to .say they
have gone quite as well and a little better
than last vear. Of course I onlv speak for
Erie Co.,'N. Y.

Express, the fastest train in the
world. We made the very most of
our time and took most all the store men
in, and several of the growers. Main St.,
Rochester, is certainly a busv .street. Its
business may not radiate to the north and
south many blocks, but it is truly a
thronged thoroughfare. I was well pleased
to .see the stores so busy. It was a Saturdav
afternoon, balmy and bright, and vou
would expect a business day, but it ap-
peared a little better than I looked for.
Our last call was on Allie Salter, when in
.strolled Charlie Vick, our old oppos-
ing base ball pitcher. To show you
how well we had spent our time, in dis-
cussing some cheese and crackers and its
concomitants, Mr. Vick gave us a search-

The Drummer Getting in his Work,

■Violets have kept up steadily in good
demand and the price has consequently
been aristocratic. Carnations are good
and now they «ill have their innings and
that is usually a long one in spite of all
competitors.

There have been no events of any great
magnitude that would warrant .special
mention. It was a litttle hard on a man
after nearly three months' immunitv from
dnnnmers to have two of the species call
in on one morning, but such was the case
yesterday x. M. They appeared in the
shape of the little gentleman who repre-
sents various goods of Mr. Nick Mc-
Carthy, of Boston, and offers evervthing a
florist wants, and many more he does not
want, anything from a rubber ho.se to a
glass encased florists' wagon, including a
New England coachman, if thought an
improvement over our native ones. The
other was Mr. Killen, so well known in
the west as well as the east. Mr. Killen
looks after the interests of Mr. C. H.
Joosten in a meditative and philosophical
way.

I was induced a few days ago in com-
pany ^\■ith our learned professor to run
down to Rochester and see our neighbors
in the Flour (not flower) City. It is a run
of only sixt3--eight miles in sixty-
eight minutes on the Empire State

ing look and said: "When did you come
here?" answer, "10:30 a.m." "Have
you seen George Savage?" "We have."
"Then I must say you are in mighty good
condition for what you've passed
through?" Strange notions some people
get. W. S.

THE DRUMMER.

The accompanying snap shot will be
much appreciated by the man\- friends
of genial Walter Mott, traveling man for
H. A. Dreer. The artist caught him in
the characteristic pose which he alwa)-s
assumes after writing down a length}- or-
der for palms. It will be noticed that
his book sags a little from the weight of
the orders. Walter's order book is gen-
erally in that condition before he returns
home from a trip.

"If YOU don't see what )-ou want, ask
for it." We refer to trade supplies. If you
want something not offered bj' our ad-
vertisers, write us about it and we will
ascertain for you where you may get it.

Messrs. Bassett <!c Washburn, Chicago,
have a red-flowered sport from carnation
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. The .sport produces
flowers fully equal to those of Mrs. Bradt
in size and the color is very pleasing.

BOSTON.

The annual exhibition of dried speci-
mens of native wild flowers, grasses, etc.,
was held in the Horticultural Hall on
November 26th and 27th, and was a per-
fect success. Over 1,400 specimens were
exhibited and proved highly interesting,
the more so when taken inio considera-
tion that this large exhibit was got to-
gether by a number of children whose
ages range from nine years upward, little
botanists who may sometime become
shining lights in the horticultural pro-
fession. All the varieties were named
botanically, and very correctly, which
must have taken the collectors a consid-
erable amount of work in classifying and
pressing ready for exhibition.

Among our visitors to "The Hub'' this
week we were pleased to note Mr. Paul
Berkowitz, representing the well-known
firm of H. Rayersdorfer & Co. of Philadel-
phia, and Mr. Fotheringham, represent-
ing I'. R. Pierson & Co., of Tarrytown,
N. Y.

While visiting the different florists'
stores within the last few days I could
not help noticing the bang-up American
Beauty and Bridesmaid roses at the City
Hall Flower Market, which is conducted
by the well-known Welch Bros , who are
always amiability itself.

It is very satisfactory to be able to re-
port a general improvement in the flower
market during Thanksgiving week, fully
realizing expectations. The notable feat-
ure of the increase in demand, and at the
same time the somewhat shortened sup-
ply, was the means of advancing prices.
The long depression we have had was
undoubtedly the means of keeping prices
somewhat lower than would have been,
ior had it been a few years ago, with the
same scarcity the prices would have
jumped away up. The fo' lowing is near
the prices realized. Roses, Beauties,
$1.50 to $5.00 per dozen; Brides and
Bridesmaids, I2.00 tofS.oo per 100; Perles
and other varieties from ^2.00 to J5.00
per 100; carnations, |i.oo to J;2.ooper
100. Violets were scarce and maintained
full price.

Last Monday being the iiftieth
anniversary of the established business
formerly conducted by the firm of Galvin
Bros., but now owned by Mr. Thos. F.
Galvin, it was commemorated by opening
his new store and conser\-atory at the cor-
ner of Boylston and Fairfield streets, a
verv handsome Building. The building
is 115 feet in length, and 34 feet wide,
sulxlivided into sections suitable to their
different requirements, the store being in
the front, and the conservatorv' in the
rear. The decorations of the store are of
a very elaborate character, and a work of
art. The floor is laid in mosaic patterns
and a large plate glass mirror, twelve feet
by nine feet, adorns one of the side walls.
The refrigerator is also an elaborate piece
of work, built of mahogany, and elegantly
carved. The conservator^-, which is
approached from the store, is 75 feet long,
34 feet wide, and 36 feet high, -n-ith a
dome running the whole length, and is
filled with a choice collection of plants of
all kinds suitable for decorative purposes.
The staging is so arranged on benches,
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afforded for the inspection of the plants
In' their visitors.

Mr. John Galvin, father of Thos. F.
Gahin, laid the foundation of this now
extremely large business in 1847, ^^
Sonierville, and by his indomitable energy
soon carried his business into Boston, on
Washington Street, and in 1S63 removed
again, this time, to Tremont Street,
■where it has been steadily increasing, and
in later years under the able management
of the present owner iMr. Thos. F. Gal-
vin), has still continued on the road to
success. May vou .still tread the same
successful course Mr. Thomas, and good
luck attend.

The Gardeners and Florists' Club of
Brockton, Mass., will hold a meeting dur-
ing the ensuing week for the election of
officers to manage their business for the
coming year. Although a new club they
have many very successful growers and
able talent among them, and we wish
them every success.

Thomas J. Grey it Co., seed merchants,
etc., will connnence to remove to their
new store, 30 and 32 South Market street,
about December 1st. Their new prem-
ises are much larger and more commo-
dious than those they are leaving, and
they hope by the middle of the month
to be open for business. C. H. J.

PHILADELPHIA.

An interested visitor to the recent
chrysanthemum show was Paul Binder,
Sup't of the H. A. Parr estate at Sher-
wood, Md., where mushrooms are raised
for profit. Two thousand pounds were
marketed this season, a Baltimore liouse
handling the product at a good margin.

J. L. Dillon, of Bloomsburg, told of the
fine house 300x22 feet he has ju.st com-
pleted for the new seedling carnations of
which we shall hear more later on.

A. M. Herr, of Lancaster, showed
some splendid blooms of carnations Flora
Hill and Triumph that vied with locally
grown stock for honors. Messrs. Schroyer
and Barr, of the same city accompanied
him.

I believe it is the first time Geo. Fan-
court missed taking in our show. Win.
Carr, of Kingston, who was along, ex-
plained his absence on account of an ex-
tra rush of business just at that time. He
is sending some grand stock to New
York.

H. Weber, Jr., of Oakland, Md., was
one of many who complimented our .su-
perintendent upon the excellence of the
show, which is the best he has yet seen.

Messrs. Jlontgomery, of Natick, and
Kicholson, of Framingham, astonished
the natives, the former with magnificent
blooms of Golden Wedding and Mrs.
Jerome Jones; the latter with a grand
bunch of a seedling /link carnation which
met with most favorable comment.

Hugh Graham is upholding the reputa-
tion of the Keystone State in naming his
superb sport after it; it will doubtless
prove as valuable as has its parent, Phila-
delphia. The exhibit of orchids made by
this firm deserves especial mention; it
was arranged as natural as it could possi-
bly be and evoked much praise.

Chas. Fox exhibited some noble speci-
mens of Areca lutescens, the like of

which has seldom if ever been seen in.
public before. Chester Davis, gardener
to INlr. Hinzey, also had a superb plant in
his group; it is only upon such occasions
as this one sees these plants at their best.
Chas. F^ox, Jr., had a fine display, the
first I believe that he has made; it
augurs well when the outsiders fall in so
gracefully.

Henry A. Dreer made the largest ex-
hibit ever yet attempted, filling 500
square feet of space scattered in various
groups about the upper and lower halls,
most effective; especially so was a
group of (. ocos Weddeliana, each plant
nearh- six feet tall. The golden latania
(L. aurea) showed up well under the
electric light. The Mexican tree
fern (Cibotum Schiedeii) was very-
handsome. This is a most graceful
plant and comparatively eas}- of cul-
ture. Their magnificent sweet bays
were loaned after the show to the Bourse,
to which much of the stock was also
laken liy other exhibitors.

Robert Craig cheered the hearts of the
veterans with his splendid show of cro-
tons, admittedly the finest ever seen in
this hemisphere, and we strongly ques-
tion if ever eclipsed in the other.

Jno. Shellem staged a fine lot of cro-
tons and dracienasof exquisite color.

It pays to have a center of attraction.
There has always been one here since the
time of Jno. Thorpe's famous blue chrys-
anthennnn. This year it was the new
cypripedium "Edwin Lon.sdale," theonly
duplicate or companion being on exhibi-
tion at New York and computed by a re-
porter of one of our dailies to be valued
at i^ 15,000, and so the world wags.

Of the plants of recent introduction a
pretty saintpaulia was shown by H.
Thatcher, gardener to Mr. Dissel, also
some Erica hyenialis, reminding one of
Covent Garden Market at this season.
The new Dracetna Godseffiana shown by
Henry A. Dreer is a departure amongst
dracajnas. The spotted aucuba like
foliage makes it distinct and novel. The
winter flowering Begonia Gloire de la
Reine introduces one of the most free
flowering and attractive varieties to the
public.

W. K. Harris had a fine specimen of
DracEena Sanderiana on show. Grown
in a pan and topped to sucker this makes
a handsome plant.

Jno. Westcott's pair of noble vases,
filled as only he can fill them, and J.
Kift's Beauties took the cake.

The S. Moon Co. and Stoke-Pogis
Nurseries made excellent displays of ever-
greens. Chas. Ribsam & Sons, of Tren-
ton, owing loan accident were prevented
from exhibiting. They have a first-class
collection of well-grown btock.

The Model House interested the adults
and charmed the young folks. Jno.
Reig's illustration of an European
grapery was well done and deserved the
encomiums passed upon it.

Jno. T. Morris exhibited a sturdy plant
of the uncommon Musa cocci nea, grown
in a lo-inch pot, throwing two flower
spikes on the order of a gladiolus. The
following description by Nicholson is en-
tertaining: "A native of CochinChina.
Flower, inflorescence terminal, about one
foot long, furnished with spathes of a bril-

liant scarlet tipped with yellow, flower-
ing at various times throughout the sea-
son. Leaves entire, oblong, about three
feet in length and six inches in breadth,
color bright green. Height of plant

about four feet.

W. M.

CHICAGO.

Kennicott Brothers Company report
that their business for the month of No-
vember was fully double that of the same
month last year. This is certainly a very
cheering report and is a good harbinger
for better business this season. They
find the quality of stock improving and
an excellent demand for extra grade
stock, which brings very good prices.
They find violets scarce and quality not
up to the mark. In fact they consider
the price rather high in view of the in-
ferior quality. They are beginning to
receive Roman hyacinths and narcissus,
which are very good,

Bassett A: Washburn also report busi-
ness for the last month as fully double
that of last 3ear. They are receiving
some very fine stock from their place at
Hinsdale, and sales are very satisfactory.

Reinberg Brothers are receiving some
remarkably fine La France roses and are
showing some grand specimens of carna-
tions. Mayor Pingree, Flora Hill, and
Triumph. They are receiving from their
houses at Summerdale a very large sup-
ply of roses — the only shortage being in
Brides and Bridesmaids, which are now
off crop. La France, Meteors, and Beau-
ties are now coming in in quantity.

E. H. f-unt reports receipts as rather
lighter than usual, and it wovild appear
that many of his growers are off crop at
present. Carnations have been quite
scarce until within the last day or so,
when the cut increased, and :iow the
supply is fair.

Vaughan, McKellar i.<: Winterson re-
port supply and demand about equal and
business not as brisk as it might be at
this season but all stock received finds a
market and particularly extra good
stock. They report good sales of bou-
quet green and wreathing and show
samples of some very fine sheet moss.

Winter & Glover found carnations
scarce early in the week and white sorts
are still somewhat scarce. The supply
of colored sorts is now larger. The stock
of roses about equals the demand for
them.

A. G. Prince & Co. find supply and
demand about equal and feel encouraged
over the outlook for the season.

A. L. Randall is receiving liberal con-
signments of good stock but found car-
nations rather scarce early in the week.
Stock is now coming in better.

The Rogers Park Floral Co. are fortu-
nate in that they are in full crop with
the stock in their greenhouses at Rogers
Park. They are having large receipts
and sales are good, both shipping and
local. They find business verj- much
better than last year; in fact twice as
large as for the same period last season.

E. C. .i^mling finds supply and demand
about equal, with business a little le.ss
brisk than a few days ago. Indications
of an improvement are, however, notice-
able.

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W. E. L^'nch finds demand and supply
about equal, with a tendency to some-
what lower prices. He displays some
very good stock.

The next Meeting of the Florists' Club
will be liehl Thursday evening, December
9th. The committee has arranged a very
attractive program for this meeting and a
large attendance is anticipated.

Francis Ludlow, well known to all in
the trade as one of the old time gardeners
in Chicago, died last week of pneumonia
after a short illness, aged 64 years. Mr.
Ludlow was born Dec. 31, 1S33. near
Derby, England. He learned his trade
there and came to this country in 1863,
settling in Chicago. He was for a time
with the late Samuel Brooks, the pioneer
florist of this city, and was, later, for
several years, gardener for E- B. McCagg.
Afterwards he was for many years fore-
man for Edgar Sanders and married Mr.
Sanders' eldest daughter in 1S71. At this
time he started in business for himself,
but soon merged his business with that
of the firm of Miller & Hunt, which be-
came the firm of Miller, Hunt & Ludlow.
After this partnership was dissolved bv
limitation, he conducted greenhouses for
a while at Naper\'ille, Illinois, and for the
past 16 years he has l)een one of the staff
of gardeners at the Lincoln Park green-
houses. Mr. Ludlow has always been a
faithful, honest, hard working man in all
his varied positions and made many
friends. He leaves a widow, one son and
three daughters.

Burglars recently paid A G. Prince &
Co. a visit but were frightened away be-
fore securing anything of much value.

ST. LOUIS.

For Thanksgiving day we had rain all
day and it made things bad for the florist,
but in spite of the rain, trade was fair.
This is the universal verdict by wholesale
and retail dealers. It helped to stiffen up
prices somewhat. The wholesalers claim
they did a better business than last year,
but the retailers did not do so well.

The supply of stock, and particularly
in roses and carnations, was good. In
quality they were up to the average.
American Beauties averaged fairly good
in quality and quantity and were in brisk
demand at top prices. First quality sold
at )f4.oo per dozen and the shorter
stemmed ones brought from I1.ootoj3.oo
at whcjlesale. The average price for
other roses, such as Kaiserin, Carnot,
Bride, Meteor, Bridesmaid, Perle, and
La France, was from J4.00 to ;f6-00.
Some extra fine blooms brought as high
as Jty.oo. Red roses were short in sup-
ply, and Woottons had to take the place
of Meteors in some cases.

Of carnations the supply was about
equal to the demand except in good red,
and of course the demand was heaviest
for them. The price for the best stock
was I2.50 and fe.oo; short, common
stock sold at $2.00. Scotts and Day-
breaks seem most plentiful. The bulbous
stock is coming in more freely just now.
Narcissus (paper white) are coming in
in fine shape and were quite plentiful for
Thanksgiving day trade; price, $4.00.
Romans are not so plentiful yet; the few

that do come in are fine and brought
f4.oo. Valley also held its own at ^4.00.
We have not seen any Harrisii in this
market yet. Violets were also plentiful,
Californias having the call at f 1.50 per
100; for the best double, |i.oo; small
single (home grown), 40 cents; Southern,
25 cents. The commission men sold out
clean on them, except a few Southern
left. Stevia, of which there is always a
good supply in season, sold at 25 and 50
cents a bunch. Mignonette was very fine
and brought |2.oo and I3.00.

Some good chrysanthemums were also
to be had. The varieties now on the
market are Major Bonnaffon, L. Cannin,g,
H. Balsley, Ivory, Maud Dean, and H.
W. Rienian. Prices range from 50 cents
to I2.00 per dozen, but the majority are
selling at from 75 cents to #1.50 per dozen.
Smilax sold at I12.50 and JliS-OO per 100
strings.

House plants are selling better, and
from now on until after the holidays there
should be a good demand for this class
of plants.

The street fakir as well as the store
fakir had a hard time to get stock for
their class of trade for Thanksgiving day,
and onh- one or two were seen on the
streets.

The Diemer Floral Company has opened
a floral establishment at 1631 South
Broadway. E. K. Diemer and A. J.
Falkenhainer comprise the firm.

Mayor Ziegenheim on Friday morning
last planted the first tree in the new City
Hall Park. The tree is a soft maple.
The mayor said, after the planting: "I
never had a tree die which I planted, yet.
That tree will grow and flourish like
St. Louis."

\V. G. Bunde, representing Vaughan's
Seed Store, Chicago, is in the city for a
few days. This is Mr. Bunde's first visit
to St. Louis.

C. \V. Wors has moved from 313 North
Lefiingwell avenue to 2740 Olive street.
The store was formerly occupied by the
Connon Floral Company. Charlie claims
that he had to move to larger quarters as
his business is growing. He also reports
that he will have an opening in about a
week with cigars and refreshments and
that the trade will be invited.

Charles A. Kuehn is enlarging his store,
having built out to the alley, giving him
about fifty feet more. He will also have
the upper floor for wire work. Charlie
is now doing a large business in cut flow-
ers, wire work, and supplies.

The Mound City Cut Flower Company
are al,so contemplating the enlargement
of their already large store and getting
in a full line of supplies.

The above three wholesale houses are
all doing a large business and are supply-
ing all the best trade.

At a meeting of the executive commit-
tee of the late chyrsanthemum show,
held Saturday night, it was decided not
to hold the special meeting of the club,
as the following Thursday would be the
regular monthly meeting of the club.
This would give the committee a week's
more time to collect up, so at that meet-
ing on Thursday, December 9th, the full
report will be read by the committee.
Every member of the club is requested
to be present, as business of great im-

portance will come up for the full mem-
bership to act upon.

Mrs. Wni. Ellison, of Ellison & Tesson,
returned last week after a two weeks' trip
ea.st attending the flower shows. Mrs. E.
reports that she benefited greatlv and
had a delightful trip going and coming.

The Bowling Club rolled the usual three
games Monday night. The cold weather
iiuist have kept some of the memljers at
home as only a few put in their appear-
ance. In the three games rolled, Beneke
was high man with 5,83, J. Kunz second
with 463, and Kuehn third with 459.
The highest single scores were made by
BeneUe, 230 and 231 ; Kuehn i,S2, John
Voung 1 ,So, and Kunz 1 77. Next Monday
night the Club will roll for two large tur-
keys, one for the best three games and
one for the highest single score. All
members are requested to attend this roll
without fail. j, j g

INDIANAPOLIS.

Not much can be said about the trade
in this vicinity so far this season. There
are spurts of good business, decorations
for receptions and an occasional good
wedding helping the florists out. It seems
the "Upper Ten" are spending money
more freely than last season, but the
middle classes are very conser\-alive. '

Among the first-class decorations this
season might be mentioned the annual
Flower Mission fair for which Berter-
niann had the job. The decorations from
the chrysanthenmm show were left partly
in place. Besides this a big lot of laurel
and galax lea\-es were used. Arches,
fences and gateways made the scene a
very rich one and it was the talk of the
city for some days.

Another choice decoration was a recep-
tion at the residence of Allen \V. Fletcher.
An original panel and fretwork of wild
smilax, asparagus, delicate artificial col-
ored morning glories. Beauties, chrysan-
themums and other flowers were used in
profusion.

Thanksgiving day trade was spoiled by-
two wet, rainy days. All day Thursday
it rained without stopping, making it
unpleasant to be on the street. The Pub-
lic Market people report a verv slow-
trade on plants; in cut flowers a little
better but altogether very unsatisfactory
as compared with last year.

Prices on chrysanthennims have kept
up well but the supply is running short,
in one way a blessing and then again they
are fine when plenty flowers are needed
and some showy efi^ects are to be made.
The white and good pink have been
extremely fine this season and were in
good demand; no oversupply was noticed
in these colors; in yellows, however, too
many were in the market. American
Beauties are selling extremely well, so are
Meteors. Carnations have been scarce
for several weeks; scarlets are especially
hard to get. There are many planted
and ver\- likely later in the season there
will be an overabundance. Violets that
are coming in are not very fine but all
sell in a way; they must be arranged and
made as inviting as possible. A few Har-
risii lilies can be seen here and there,
but as long as fine white chrysanthemums

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are around lilies are not much inquired
for. Roman hyacinths and paper whites
are also coming in hvely. Cyclamen
plants are vtry fine this season and ought
to be in every florists' window.

Among the coming decorations of note
may be mentioned the one to be given by
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison on Dec. 14th.
Bertermanns have full sway to get up
something fine.

It is amusing many times to hear cus-
tomers and others exclaim, "Oh, what a
beautiful business, there must be lots of
money in the flower business; and what
pure thoughts ought the florists to have,"
etc., etc. When it conies right down to
facts, it is a very nice business to work
in. but how many drawV)acks, how many
hours of anxiety, how much mean com-
petition an<l other mean things does not
a florist have to put up with! An instance
of how far near sighted competition can
go. The usual price for decorative plants,
medium sizes, was taken for granted at
I3 a dozen, but now several firms have
cut these prices to %2 and ;f r.50 a dozen.
There is no excuse for anything of this
kind in our business; it does not pay and
is of no use; it only still more reduces the
florist's business to a mere nothing as to
profits. It cheapens these perishable
goods in the eyes of the public and
many will do without these decorations,
reasoning ihat everybody has them, let
us get something else.

Since the past chrysanthemum show
many ideas of dilTerent members of the
society ha\ e come up as to what to do
about another show. In spite of a state
appropriation and a liberal special
premium list, premiums had to be cut a
good slice. The most feasible plan at this
time seems to be that the executive com-
mittee of the state society shall meet
with a few prominent merchants of this
city to fornuilate a plan to make up a
suilicient amount to cover all expenses
and premiums and to arrange
with the railroads for low rates,
etc., the society to make a uniform
admission fee of 10 cents and probably
one evening at a high admission, with
special attractions. Another plan nmch
favored bv florists outside of Indianapo-
lis is to hold the exhibition either at Rich-
mond or Anderson. Still another plan is
to holil a good rich display of flowers at
the annual meeting, free to the public.

The regular monthly meeting of the
local club and also the annual election
will be held at Mr. E. A. Parkers's resi-
dence, Tuesday evening, Dec. 7. Very
likelv the show question will come up
for discussion and some ideas formed as to
what to do. W. B.

In our advertising pages you will find
all the best Chicago wholesale cut flower
houses well represented. If }'OU want
anything in the Chicago market you can
get it from those advertising in this issue,
and you can be assured of the right kind
of treatment.

The Florists' Manual, by William
Scott, will be the most important contri-
bution ever made to the literature of the
profession in America. Extracts from
the advance sheets will appear from time
to time in the Florists' Review.

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Copyright 1897.

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Send in your photograph for our .gen-
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Messrs. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago,
report that the volume of their Itusiness
for Thanksgiving was nearly double that
of any previous year. Commencing with
Monday and including Thursday they cut
ten thousand goofl, merchantable .iVmer-
ican Beautv roses and sokl them all, even
then being unable to fill all orders
received. This is certainly a very cheer-
ing report and .shows that there is a de-
cidedly better feeling in the business
world, and among buyers of flowers.

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In this number we start our general in-
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photos that must be returned, as we have
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CUT FLOWER MARKETS.

Nkw Yohk. Nov. i9.

Rases, Beauties, extra spficial MO iKWrW.no

No. 1 20 OIK/ 25. 0»

No. 2 12.00(Sl.=i.0O

No. 3 e.lKXSlO.IO

• Brides 4.00(al H.Ot>

■ Bridesmaids 4.00(@. 6.00

■ Tcslouts 6.na(n>13.0O

Carnots ,"i.00<«10.1»

Meteors - 5.00® 6. OO

■ Morgans 4.00® 6.00

■■ Perles 3.or@ 4.00

Carnations 1 . soft 2 . Co

fancy S.ootg .i.Oit

Cattlevas 3S.0 (Tr 40. 00

Cvpripediums 8.00(512.00

Harrisii lilies B.iHKf/ s.Oi)

Chrysanthemums 10.00(520.00

seconds I.OIVSIO.OO

Mignonette 4.00® 6.00

Violets 75(3' 1.50

Adiantums 50@I.0O

Asparagus 50.00

Smil.ix 12.00@15.CO

St. Louis. Nev. 29.

Roses, Beauties, long Jl=s, 00(52.1. 00

short 8.i«i(5 III 00

Meteors, Kaiserin S.OOtr; .=.,00

■■ Mermets. La France 3.0(1® 5 iiO'

■ Bridesmaids 3.00(5i 5.00

Perles. Woottoii 3.00® 4. 00'

Carnations, fancy 2.00(3). 2.50

common 1.00® 2. OO

Violets, siasle "2.5®' .40

double 75® l.OO

CaUfornia 1.00® 1.50

Valley 4,00

Stevia 25® .50

Paper White Narcissus 4.00

Roman Hyacinths 4.00

Chrysanthemuirs, fancy 10.00@15.00

common 2.00® 6.00

Smilax 12.50@15.00

Adiantum 1.00

Asparagus 35.00®,50.00

Chicago, Dec. 1.
Such a compU te pictui'e of the (,'hicago mar-
ket is given in our advertisements iliat quola-
tions seem unnecessary. You will tind up-to-
date quotations of nearly every house uniong
the advs. A review of the market conditions
will be found in our Chicago news report.

December 2, 181)7.

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GLADIOLIS

FOR
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Shakespeare, white, per thousand, $40:
per hundred, $5. Isaac Buchanan, yellow, per
thousand, $25; per hundred, $3. Mme. Mou-
neret, pink, per thousand, $10; per hundred,
$1.50. White and Light Mixed, per thousand
$25; per hundred, $3. Now is the time to secure your Gladiolus for forcing, and being a grower of
this bulb inside and out, I know that I can give you just what you need. You will find my
White and Light Mixture superior to anything on the market as a forcing mixture. If you have
failed to force Gladiolus to a profit just give them a good strong bottom heat and note the results.

CANNAS:::

We have Cannas too, large roots and small roots, either
for forcing, counter trade or mailing. B3' the hundred, thousand
or hundred thousand. Please mention just how you want them
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for this locality is the best for Cannas. Alphonse Bouvier, Chas. Hendeison, Mme. Crozy, Paul
Marquant, Paul Bruant, $3 per hundred: $25 per thousand. Austria, Chicago, Eldorado, John White,
$6 per hundred. Egandale, Florence \'aughan, Queen Charlotte, $4 per hundred; $35 per thousand.
Italia, Papa, Pierson's Premier, $10 per hundred.

We will have all of the best new ones to offer after Jan. ist. You will hear about them later.
Remember our roots are not cut to the single eye but are natural division and have from two to four
eyes. Those with whom I am not acquainted will please send cash with the order.

CHARLES H. ALLEN,

FLORAL PARK, LONG ISLAND,
NEW YORK

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Estimates furnished on application'^ . ..Work delivered when
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«^^^i^W» I I • J

The Regan
Printing House

Day and Night
Pressrooms

87-91 Plymouth Place

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Chicago,

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QUARTERS
FOR -

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AMERi,

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66 WABASH AV£.,C/1TCA00.

Buy Your Flowers
Direct from the Grower

We are the largest growers of American Beauties in this country, and also grow large quantities of Brides,
Bridesmaids, Meteors, Perles, Kaiserin and Carnot, Fancy Carnations, Harrisii Lilies, Lily of the Valley,
Dutch Bulbs, Smilax, Asparagus and Adiantum.

Our Wire Work Designs are the most artistic and best made of any in the market. We have made arrange-
ments enabling us to furnish a very choice grade (quality guaranteed the best ) of

Christmas Greens r;;S:r ir^^^" "'^^"'''"''

Our prices on Florists' Supplies are as low as any and quality the best- We make a specialty of Flor-
ists' Ribbons at prices \&xy much under any other firm.
Get our Weekly Price List and send us a trial order.

Bassett & Washbirn,

Greenhouses and Residence
Hmsdale, III.

88, 90 & 92 Wabash Avenue,
CHICAGO.

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j Holiday Goods...

I Bouquet Green,

I Holly, Mistletoe, Immortelles,

I Cape Flowers, Wreathing.

I WRITE US FOR OIR SPECIAL PRICES.

I Wholesale Flower Price List

i l!.i>r<. H<>alltil':-. lollH l.").()IJ(rt ','.5.(10

f ■■ ■• in.'iliiini. . . M.00(« 1.5.00

I •■ •■ ^h(irt 4.00(ai 8.00

I •■ Brides. Bridesmaid.. 3. 00(a; 4.00

i •• Meteors, Test out 3.00(a) 4.00

iKaiserin, Caniot 4.00(a) 7.00

J ■■ Niplietos, Perle '_ 3.00

f CariiatiDiis 1.00(ai 1.50

I ■• faiK-y 2.00

I Violets ■. 1.25

I Narcissus. Romans 3.00(a) 4 00

I Harrisii 16.00

i Valley 4,00rai 5.00

I Adi.aiitnm .")0f(( .75

i Smilax 10.00(r7 1',',{)0

J .Xsiiaratriis .50. 00((( 75.00

I (oiinu/iii Fenis. per 1000 .. . " 1..50

t

I Our Store open nights until 7 o'clock,
Sundays and Holidavs 12 Noon.

I Give Is Your Orders.

L III ■■■■♦>♦ III I «♦♦ »♦♦ 4W III ♦♦♦»

W. E. LYNCH,

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Wholesale
Commission Florist

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American Beauties and an other Fancy Roses

Fancy Carnations and an Bulbous stock

The RIGHT kind ot Stock, packed in the RIGHT way, delivered at the RIGHT J
time, and at the RIGHT prices. I

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

»>M ♦♦»^^,K«

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND AEL KINDS
OE SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

;WM. F. KASTINQ *''°'"»'«5

I 495 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y.
(Also Dealer in Tlorists' Supplies and Wire Designs^

Make the work of ventilating
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

Palmer's Hotbed Mats

FROST PROOF.

Made expressly for winter covering of
hotbeds, cold frames, plants and seeds of all

kinds.

Indestructible. Cheap
and Warm.

Will not harbor mice or vermin. -Easy
handling. Have now been in practical use-
three years. Costing less than half as
much as old fashioned straw mats and en-
tirely taking their place.

Made in regular sizes. 76x76 inches and
76.\-i0 inches, or any size desired. Sold by
the running foot 76 inches wide.

We also make the cheapest, warmest and
strongest HORSE BLANKET in the world,
weighing 9 pounds.

THER. T. PALMER CO.

Or New London, Conn.

113 Worth St., NEW YORK.

J* Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers and thereby oblige the Publishers..^*

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,, ^ HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

\^^i&.''3LLiJ Xd', ^^f Subject to Change Without Notice

W^^<t^M ^^ '^f ^A K ^ ^^ ^^^ Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

f^^^M^^m- K ^^kK ^^^^^^ CABNATIONS.

'^^^^«*^" ^" ^^■^" ^^^^^^" Ordinary per 100, 11.50-

Select ■' 200—

/^^V ^B^^V ^M Fancy 3.00—

'^^V ^B^V ^m BOSES.

'(/<:^ ~-™ "t ^SW ^H~',^V ^m ^m ^V Beauties, long, scarce per doz., $3.50—

/^^^^ f J t ]M ^^^^^^^P ^V W ^^m Beauties, medium, scarce. .. 2.00 —

m^ » m^t JK , ^^^^^^^^ ^K^L. ^^B Beaulies, short, scarce, .... . i.oo —

r^- f '^y^MxH^^g^ " j,.-.^^^ ; Brides per 100, 3.00— .5.00

I *^^-^_— <^;^W «PK J^p.-' ., ! Kalserin 3.00— .5.00

^tl,OLiSME^C |i-,:;E:;:::;; ; ||5

^^.,^^__ __„^__^ GBEENS.

y^y-^ ^K OB^^S^^^S^BI^^W^^k- Asparatrus per string, $. 60—

^^//Jf ^^M U^Kl K^^^V^^^mmA ^^r^»^>'S\r"W"W M i»JI i^'^tL'^SiW Ferns, Adiantum, select per lOo. .60—

'f'U^^t^^Ki H^B H^B W^f\ ^B Ha S K f 1 Ta £S V A,^V>'' Common Fancy, l.OOO.Il., 50, per lOO, 25—

Hi A ^ ■! VBI ^ C^^ ^ Smilax, common, fancy perdoz., 1.25—

^^^^^^^Li^Jkj^^jR Ivy Leaves per 100. .75—

^>.^ ^^^K^^SH^^MHHEl^l^B^^SSnS^^' Galax, green .15—

^V' ^"-^HrMJIl^flB^Jp^^W^^^^ivQMcS^BK Wild .smila.Y, Parlor Brand case, 3.75—

^^^^^__ ^.XhT ^VH^^HKb^^V f ^l.?ry^il^SB Wild Smilax, Medium 5.50 —

f«iUl!D)Dl|^llFJ^^tfWj P^B!r^<SlP^^fe^SS§^HK Extra line iotofwiid' Smilax now onWd.

*>5?iS^ r' r^ t L_ I ,"— _,i^^(7i^^J^ ^Ex^-iCr'J> Wii*fr rSPiaFB bhscei.i.akeous.

Alyssum per 100, $ 25—

. ,^^ _^^^»0^^^<_«^_»^^^_|.^ , :^r~S^lJ^ Marguerites .75 —

^^|bC?V^^Pt '^''''Snd^BB L^ ^ - *• ■ \^ fjSoL Mignonette 1.00—

6 f®Mlf ^^SBlUJ L BSJI H=^"isii.;.v.;;;.v;;.v;::.-:.--^-- Y^.s.

m,«"ii.-«— -A.--— ••■•— :«-'.^^p»awM — .^:^^..'— '■^t^r-^A-msr "Mums," single stem disbudded stocli.

Fancy perdoz.. 2.0O— 3 00

Common per 100, 8.0O— 12.00

Romans '■ 3.00—

^^ Stevia " 1..50—

Roily, Bouquet 6rccn, iUreatblng. m^=--^.^. 1..

lected and inferior quality will be charged ac-

76=78 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. ''^:::::^':,.e„rou,.s.>,,..,,r....

Following is the form of certificate we issue to subscribers:

$1.00 $1.00 I

The Florists* Publishing Company, Chicago. |

Cbis Certifies that of I

5*

Si
, is entitled to the annual dividends on one-tenth J»

of a share (par value of each share $10.00) of the stock of the FLORISTS' PUBLISHING t*

COMPANY, of Chicago, 111., that has Ijeen placed in my custody as Trustee, so long only as §»

shall remain a paying subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW. I*

This certificate is transferable only to successor in business, %

and then only on application to the undersigned. Dividends will be made of net profits on the t'

first day of January of each year. ?*

Certificate holders are reminded that by confining their purchases to those who advertise »?

in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper when writing) they will greatly J-*

enhance the earning power of their certificates. §»

Buy to best advantage always, but, everything else being equal, give the preference to

those who advertise in the paper in which you have an interest. k

Witness my hand and seal at Chicago, 111., this day of , 1897. ?*

(SEAL)

Trustee.

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December 2. 1897.

TELEGRAPH CODE.

In telegraphing orders to any of the
wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the
following code:

Assume— l>o not answer if cannot fill order.
Abrogate— In ease you cannot fill order, telegrapli

at (>m-e.
Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether ymi

can or cannot fill order.
Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do

S'l, and reply, stating what.
Admiral— Order must he sent on train mentioned

nnlv.
Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and

prompt answer back.
Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next

one will do.
Artable— Send prepaid by baggage master, if no ex-
press messenger on train.
Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned.

send all vou can, and send balance on next train.
Admission— This order is a substitute for my

regular order.
Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specifled,

yi>u may substitute according to your best judg-

iiieut.
Ancestor— This order is an addition to my regular

order. ^ ,

Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted

fur white.
Affection— Eilllf possible, even at extra expense.
Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shipped

to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially

close. ,

Fortunate— Select extra stock aud charge accord-

iiigly- * , , ,

Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second-
class flowers, if at reduced price.

Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota-
tion, do not send goods, but telegraph.

Forgery— This order countermands all previuua
orders. , , ^. ,

Formation— Add these items to the order which
you already have. l>iit in case first order is already
shipped, cancel tlii> addition.

Flamingo— AVe arc in a badpiuch; send us some-
thing to help us out. even if of poor quality.

Flocking— Have sent mail order; if not yet re-
ceived, send fuUowiug at ouce, and cancel mail or-
der when received.

Foraging-This order iuclndes all items previously
t.rdert'd and wanted for this date.

Superior— Can u^e something especially fine, and
am willing to pay accordingly.

Skip— If you are out, buy the best you can: we ac-
cept risk of getting "pickled" stock.

Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning
train will do.

THE CODK BKI.OW AVILL BK VSED

IN ANSAVKKIMi YOU, WHKN

NKCESSARY.

Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock is
scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you.

Lecture- Our store was closed yesterday when
your telegram came. Received it this morning.
Will sliip by first train to-day, unless counter-
manded at ouce.

Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. A\ill
send on next train possible to-day.

Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance
scarce. Cannot get it at any price to-day.

Artistic— cannot fill order to-day. if you want or-
der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at
once. 1. , J

Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to be had.
Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock

Fundament- Stock named in this telegram has
been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by
teh'gram. will be ^ent on

i WHEN VOJ WANT IHE BEST |

JJ »^— .SEND TO— » Ti

I Bassett & Washburn, |

^ i«...CHICAGO-fe* ^o

i7i^,%%*jK»% . • » « • » • • • •:«c»;»:»:»c» • •;

Cinerarias and Calceolarias,..

We have a superior atrain
of these beautiful plants.

Cinerarias. 'J'.-iu. - - JiiW per 100

Cinerarias. 3-in. - - - - 3.00 per 100
Calceolarias. 2i4-iii- - - - 3.00 per 100
WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,
Cityand Green Sis UTICA, N. Y.

lA. L. RANDALL

(Uboksak
florist

^♦♦♦♦

fM *ta {^1

K3 aa Sis

J 26 Dearborn
Streets^ c^

CHICAGO

» *Y aim is to give complete satisfaction, both in quality of stock and
Iwl promptness in filling orders. Prompt attention given to all or-
tk-rs, large or small. Florists' Supplies furnished on short notice.
Close Sundays 2 p. M. Evenings 9 p. M. Telephone 1496.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

"^

FINE

ROSES AND CARNATIONS

are specialties »ilh us. American
Beauti s a leader. We grow our-
selves Hie stock we offer.

rj^ Cut Flowers.

•^^.-♦(■■y.-»>'t'.-^'y.--»)-fe-»i-ii.*)'fe-»)-fe:,-»)-i=i-»s

TEL. MAIN 1811.

41 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WHAT PROGRESSIVE AND SUCCESSFUL FLORISTS SAY OF NIY.

TEMPERING APPARATUS

WHICH REMOVES THE CHILL FROM THE SYRINGING WATER.

Ernst Asiuus. West Hoboken. X. J., after four years use, writes: "It is very satisfactory

It ha?- been :i i.reat benefit to my stock, as well as improving the quality of my blooms.'"
Thorne & Co., Flushintj, L. I., write: '"It works to our entire satisfaction, and is so simple,

wurkin^' in eonnectinn with the greenhouse hot water heating plant."
Salter Bros.. Rochesier. N. Y., write: "The only fault we found was, it got too hot; but after a

little, we got it regulated.''

HENRY W- GIBBONS* Heating Engineer and Greenhouse Builder,

I3t> LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORIt.

Cree and Sbrub Seeds

Seedlings. Etc. Magnolia and Calycanthus
seed a specialty. Write for Price List

J. H. H. BOYD,

CACLE Sequatchie Co TENN.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
yoo a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to give it that trial— the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Decembek

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Vaoghan.

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I E. C. AM LING, I

Wholesale

Commission

Florist

I

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I Florist I

I 88 Wabash Ave., j

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Consignments solicited. Prompt
attention to shipping orders.

P^ HOLIDAY ORDERS

FOR KELSEY'S BRILLIANT

Green and Bronze Galax Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays NOW

and avoid the coming Rush. Finest Leaves and Packing. Prices:

GAIiAX-Oiiret' or small, cithfi- color— oer 1.000. $1.(W; 5.000 lots at 75c.

I.EUCOTHCE SPBAYS— per H". "-ic; per 1,000, *B.00,

WhoUsal' rs snpilicd at very special rates.

1 am picking OriKinal Assorted Cases lor Florists, as follows:

Case A. 5.000 Galax, assorted sizes and colors, for ,^3.7.5.

Case B. Same as Case A and 200 Leucotlioe Sprays additional, for 15.00.

Case C. lO.OlW Galax, assorted sizes and colors, J7.50.

Give explicit shipping directions, otherwise I use best judgment. Telegrapli orders save
time. Order one or more cases as atjove: or in ver,v large cases. Galax by thousands, color and
size; Leucothoe Sprays by hundreds or thousands. Samples and full information free.

Address all communications to the INTBODUCEB,

HARUN P. KELSEY, 1123 Tremont Building, BOSTON, MASS.

Terms, Cash,

Shipments from
Boston or North
Carolina

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

IIIRECT RECEIVERS OF

CAPE FLOWERS

WRITE US for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST.. NEW YORK.

Once a customer — always a cus-
tomer. Excellence wins. Our or-
der book shows it. Our increased
facilities for manufacture sliow it.
We can take care of all orders
promptly. Quaker City Machine
Co., Richmond, Ind.

Burpee's j
Seeds }
Grow ;

•35«»c«o*i

I Try

iJadoo...!

I and be
I convinced

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December 2, 1897

W~^'

IHE MOST LSEftL NEW PLANTS FOR FLORISTS

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

This i,s now unnvn .■^^►ivrly hv iill tin- l.aciliiE I'listi/rii llurlsts, not unly
fiT culling, lint alMi f.it all ■icii.iativi- puiiuiM's. It fdrms spechnene.
]J ft. in ciri-unifiTcinf. likr cut. with pIutiK-liiie spra.vs. .s ft. lung.

Fine Plants. 2 4 inch Pots. $6.00 per 100; 3's inch. $1000 per 100;

6 inch. $50 00 per 100: 25 at 100 rale.

Seed of atiovr to arrlM' IiiitiuImt. ^i 7r, jut umi; $15, (KI per imiO.

NEW GOLDEN CALLA ( Richardia Pentlandii.

T)ic ouly Irue GoUIeit Yellow Calla. flowers as large as the AVliite
('alia; very free bloomer and good grower. Xot long ago W trujneas were-
refused for two plants offered at auction in England. Strong blooming size
bulbs. $1.50 each; Jlo.WI per VZ.

PURPLE FRINGED CALLA.

white, curiously fringed, .'id cts.,

BLACK CALLAS,

Flowers 9 inches long, purple uod
, each; g4.U0 per 12.

FINE BULBS,

S6.00 PER 100.

NEW CffNNTSS.

The following New Cannas were originated in our establish-
ment and first .sent out by us:

.-t criniM

Philadelphia, the lint-
scarlet to date .

Duke of Marlborongh.thc dnrk-
est of all Ciinnas. an improved
Philadelphia.

Lorraine, pink, broadlv edged
white.

Topaz, the only pure yellow.

Cuba, largest gilt edge.

Du<*hess of ^larlborough, the

only puii' pink.

Klondike, the only large pure
orange.

Champion, largest and finest
scarlet.

Maiden's ISlush, rosy flesh.

Moonlis:lit, nearly white.

Triumph, Mepliisto, Sensa-
tion and others.

Parties wishing to catalogue these in ISils. will he given liberal terms.
Klectros and colored plates at cost. Send for list.

Canna Jtalia. $6.00 per 100. Canna Austria, $4.00 per 100.

DAHLIAS ^' - ^^'

irand Duke Alexis. Gilt Edge (new). Ked
;iiid I'daik.Mrs A.L'ncw.suowchid and all leading novelties.

SUMMER BLOOMING BULBS.

p"or catalit;.nic iiirii vf'ry large assorrnn'iil :u \ <-vy lowest prices.
RUELLIA MAKOYANA. I DUTCH BULBS.

Fine novelty for florists" use. | Send fur list of surplus bulbs

$-:i.->ii pri- 12.

al very low prices.

Electrotypes for Florists and Seedsmen.

^y>^ have more tlitin 12.INMI electros of Flowers. Plants, Fruits, etc.
1. 1st of crttalotrucs on apidieaiion. Wimd Engraving and Process Wort
iiade to order at lowest possilde prices.

A. BLANC & CO.,

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI speritnen I'J feet in cii-cumference.

314 and 316 N. Ilth St.,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Peter MacDonald James McManus

MacDONALD & McMANUS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

'PHONE, 2776 SSTH ST.

50 West 30th St. NEW YORK.

Shipping Cut Flowers. — We have
had the privilege of examining the novel
shipping frame for cut flowers invented
by Mr. J. M. Clark. Des Moines, la.
These frames hold ten blooms each, so
adjusted that each flower is held firml3-
but .gently in place and the frames nest
together, being held firmly in position
in the case by slij.iping the edges into
thin slits in the sides. The flowers can
go from the grower to the consumer with-
out any rehandlin.g wliatever. The bene-
fit to the stock by doing away with all
rehandling would certainly be consider-
able. Mr. Clark is preparing to manu-
facture these frames in quantity and says
they can be sold at so moderate a price
that returning the frames will not be
necessarv.

v^' s^»)- y.»)'ir»>' «*■ s.-»5' s^»!' :=;»;■:

■.P^'i^'9)'-^.'9i'i;.'9iik9i'^9i-ik9i"&^9-: W. »:• '

The ' 'Rose leaf " tobacco e.-stract has
now become a real ■ necessitv to every
florist. Vaporizing is far superior to
"smoking" in every way and is even
more effective.

Meet Is at The Old Stand
Always Open

MILLANG&CO.

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Wholesale

Commission

Florists

48 West 29th St., New York.

Between Broadwav and Sixth Avenue.

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ESTABLISHED 1879.

^•Ij. Extra selected stock from the cream of the growers, and

OPGCIol Ly • I handle their specialties, which include, as follows:

Prime American Beauties,

V-iattleyaS, Violets, Mignonette, Roman Hyacinths,
Paper White Narcissus, Ferns, Asparagfus, Roses,
Carnations, and all standard stock.

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Make Room...

HERE IS YOUR CHANCEI

RUBBERS.^<

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13-18 leaves

- J3.()0p rdoz.
4 00perdoz.

iUa Nephrolepis Cordata %

i^ Compacta,* l^tl

m^ Largest Stock in the West. ij(f\

•V- 2.,^in. pots - - »10,(« per 100 -V-

J^Jl 3-in. pots - - 15,00 per 100 nl^

yh\ 4-in. pots - - 30,00 per 1(X) (TO

Sh. CASH WITH ORDER. '[m

il^ JNO. G. HEINL & SON. (J^

^Ajj Terre Haute. Ind. irri

A SURPRISE COLLECTION I

J,

TO THE FLORISTS OF THE UNITED STATES.

Send us *i oo for our Surprise Collection
and we will send you I4.00 in plants, mostly
new varieties, so if you wish to put in a stock
for Spring sales you wmII know where to get
them cheap. We grow 2,000,000 plants a
year. Try it.

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VIOLETS.

Luxonae and California. Large, healthy
clumps out of frames, 13 00 per 100.
KS.OO per 1.000.
Bellis (Daisies). Good stocky plants, *2 SO
per 1,000: SOO at thousand rate.

J. C. SCHMIDT & Co.,

BRISTOL, PA.

• For the HIGHEST QRADE •

: Cut Flowers l.'^r :

BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Chicago

FIFTEENTH year Of Suc-
cessful Business won
by Fair Dealing. Thin-
nest lumber u..i^O in Express
pa..-k.ages, insuring 1 o w
charKes. HEADQf.lltTER-S
for Palms, and .all choice
useful and decorative
stock. Tropical Fruits, Eco-
nomic plants, etc. Send for
Catalogue mid Trade list.

fH^ REASONER BROS.

ONECO, FLA.

34 The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Decembp:k 2, 18'J7.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies

MAMfACTlRER or

The Patent Wire Clamp
Floral Designs....

A FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES ALWAYS ON HAND. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

J.i*^.

1122 Pine Street, ST. LOUS, MO.

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^ with your fellow-craftsmen. We will introduce you. i

Every subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW is requested to send i

to the editor a cabinet size photog;raph with name and address on i

back, for use in our T

t General t

Introduction ^

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1 Page groups of these portraits will be published from time to time ^^

" until all have been presented. Photos may be sent in any time, the X

only condition being that you be a subscriber to the FLORISTS' ^

REVIEW. Address ^^

Florists^ Publishing Co.......530-535 Caxton Bldg Chicago. %

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SAMIEL S. PENNOCK,

Wholesale

Florist ss^^

American Beauties our specialty, with a complete line of all other roses.

We handle all the best varieties of Carnations in quantities.

Fine Violets — double and single.

Valley the year round, also a large assortment of all other seasonable flowers. A fine crop of
Cypripediums now ready, which we oiTer at $12.00 per hundred.

Our shipping facilities are unsurpassed and our new style shipping box gives the best possible
results.

LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5210.

1612, 1614 and 1616 Barker Street,
PHILADELPHIA.

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I WHOLESALE ELORIST

Consignments of

Choice Stock Solicited.

Long Distance Phone
No. 5008-A.

No. 40 South 16th Street,
PHILADELPHIA.

Our Central Location enables us to fill out-of-town orders
quick a4id at short notice.

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SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

P. AND D. AT COST

PRICE PER HUNDRED

Am. Beauties, medium $ 8.00 to $ 1 2.00

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length 15.00 to J 8.00

Am. Beauties, long 20.00 to 30.00

Meteors, extra select 4.00 to 6.00

Brides, Maids, extra select 4.00 to 6.00

Meteors, Bride, Maids, good average . . . ■ 3.00 to 5.00

Perles, extra select 3.00 to 5.00

Carnations, extra select 1.50 to 2.00

Carnations, good average stock J. 25 to t.50

All Flowers in Season at lowest market rates.

Store open until 6.30 P. M. week days, until Noon
Sundays and Holidays.

We always ship extra select or high=grade goods
unless otherwise ordered.

Benefiting Our Custoi

It is not what you pay for the extra select stock — but what the extra i

bear in mind that the best is the rrn

Hints

It pays to trade at headquarters and the greates
Special cash sale — reduction in price — ^^we^re si
Work 25 to 50 per cent less than elsewhere. I
value. No other store in the world can do it.

This year's customers must
be ours next year

The Values \

Jobbers in all Kinds of D<

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l/HOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

PRICE LIST

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

P. AND D. AT COST

PRICE PER HUNDRED

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

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ROOMS 22 AND 23.

Chrysanthemums. $10.00 to $20.00

Violets t.25 to 1.75

Valley, our specialty— the best 4.00 to 5.00

Smilax 10.00 to 15.00

Harrisii 15.00 to 18.00

Callas t2.50

Romans, Narcissus 4.00

Adiantum 60 .75

Asparagus per string-, 50c to 65c

Galax per M, $ J.50 .20

Common Ferns per M, 2.00 .25

Couimon Ferns. BOO sold at 1000 rates.

Western Agents for E. Q. Asmus' Lily of the Valley.
Asparagus always on hand.

lers More Than Ever.

:t stock pays you. We are all striving for one purpose. It is well to
economical — that is clear enough.

)use in America. If you buy it of us it is all right,
ing things'^ for a stupendous clearing sale of Wire
: improved hand-made goods regardless of cost or

give are our best Advertisements

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Notice

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Chrysanthemum
Pennsylvania

THE finest yellow chrysantheniuni for cut blooms or exhibition
ever produced. Certificate of National Chrj-santhemum So-
ciety, Silver Medals by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,
New York Gardeners' Society, and Kentucky Society' of Florists.
Certificate of Merit from Pliiladelpliia, Boston, New York, India-
napolis, Montreal, Canada.. Cincinnati, Gennantown.

HUGH GRAHAM,

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ORiGINATOR AND INTRODUCER

Delivered
March 15th, 1898

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ESTABLISHED 1857.

Largest

Stock

of

TROPICAL
PLANTS

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Croplcdl Plants

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The following is a list of our stock. It is in excellent condition, and we are confident Itiat we can please you, both as to quality and value.

PALMS.

Measurements taken from top of pot to top of tallest leaf.

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VARIETIES:
Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot.
Areca Lute?cens.

:i plants in pot.
Areca Lutfr-scens.

3 plants in pot.
Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot.
Corypha AustralLs

Size Height Character

PALMS.

Measurements taken from top of pot to top of tallest leaf.
VAEIETIES: .Size Height Character

Pot. Inches.
4-inch. 12-14

30-34
34-38

Leaves. Each.

8-10 $0.7.1

8-13 1.00

Kentia Belmoreana.

Forsteriana

Lataiiia Borbonica.

40-4.5
18-20
18-22
ie-18
14-16
20-24
3B-40
48-.T0
18-30
20-24
28-30
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13-14
14-16
18-20
18-30
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36-40

7- 8
8-10

4- .5

5- fi
3- 5
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.S- 7

2- 3

3- 4

3- 4

4- 6
1- 3

3- 4

4- .T

5- «

6- 7
6- 8
8-12

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5.00

9.00

3.60

7.20

15.00

36.00

48.00

3.60

7.20

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48.00

1.50

3.00

5.00

9.00

1200

30.00

60.00

Per 100
$30.00

Phcenix Reclinata.

C.inariensis

Pot. Inches. Leaves. Each. Doz. Per 100

5 Inch 18-20 4- 6 60 .5.00

6 ■■ 22-34 4- 5 .75 9.00

7 ■■ 26-30 5- 6 1.00 12.00

5 •■ 18-20 4- 5 .60 ,5.00

6 ■■ 23-26 5- 6 .75 9.00
, 7 ■ 3«-30 8-10 1 00 12 00

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Nephrolepis Exaltata, from 3-iuch pot;

Pectinata,

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8. 00
per doz. 1.50
200
1..50
3.00

10.00
25.00
40.00

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Asparagus Plumusus Nanus, from ;^-inch po:s per 100 $8.00

Cvperus Alternifolius, from -i-inch pots per doz. 1.00

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2 ■■ '* " T-incti pots, bushy plants " 4.00

IPandanus Utilis, 4-incli pots ". *' 3.00
Lycopoiiium Wreathing, in any quantity at 3 cents per yard up.

Order now. All orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash or acceptable references

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BEST SELECTED
DELAWARE

Single Case, = $ 4.50
Five Cases, = 20.00

PER CRATE

ioo»lbs. = = = $3-75
Per 100 yards, - 3.00
" 1000 " = = 25.00
Extra heavy, per

100 yards, = = 4.00

Ferns

We have the finest stock in the West. COLD WEATHER
cuts no figure. We ship them at our Risk if shipped by
Express. FIRST PRIZE VIOLETS at Chicago and Mil-
waukee Shows. We handle them exclusively. Standing
orders booked now.

FINE CUT FLOWERS SHIPPED AT ALL TIMES.

Eiiis & Pollworth

PALM GROWERS
COMMISSION FLORISTS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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December 2. 1897.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Farquhar Macrae cut some excellent
chrysanthemums Thanksgiving week.
Of the many whites he considers Mrs.
Robt. Crawford the best for this season
and intends growing it in place of Wana-
maker, which is very unsatisfactory this
year, ahnost the only variety showing
disease. Western King is a good thing.
A white sport from Pres. Smith is well
thought of. It has a long neck like its
parent but a good stem, with foliage simi-
lar to Mrs. Jerome Jones. It is a little
later than that variety, which after its
many successes this year, will doubtless
be grown largely another season. Of late
vellows, Maud Adams is considered the
finest; a compact head on a grand stem
and a bright color. There is a place for
Mrs. E. Buettner. It is a curious bloom,
but pleasing, solid and bright yellow.

Francis B. Hayes will be planted more
largely when better known. It follows
Maud'Dean and when shaded it comes a
beautiful deep pink. G. P. Rawson's
"Thanksgiving" is represented by some
trial plants. It is a noble bloom, a shell
pink; looks very promising.

In carnations Flora Hill is pre-eminent.
Alaska next. The never failing Lizzie
McGowan still holdsi'sown. Eldorado is
fine. Mrs. Fisher was sadly affected by
the unfavorable spring weather and had
to be entirely discarded for this year, the
first time this variety has failed to do well
here.

Roses both on benches and in solid
beds are looking well, with promise of a
heavy crop for Xmas. One house was
changed from solid bed to bench to avoid
the ravages of the hard-shelled bug. The
change has had the desired effect. The
grafting niethod will be adopted to some
extent next season.

At the R. I. Greenhouses Alex. Miller
is congratulating himself upon the disap-
pearance of the early 'nmms which at this
time crowd out all else. The space is
being utilized for lilies. His roses are in
fine shape and a good holiday crop can
hi banked upon. Carnations are first-
class; with the houses built directly
opposite to the popular idea and assuredly
the correct one, it is surprising .such
returns are shown. W. M.

Special clearing sale of wire work
at Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Carnations

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Rooted cuttings of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
prices — ^-^«^^

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

■■■.»•■«■."..

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

Mayor Pingree Carnation.

AN UNDOUBTED
SUCCESS.

THIS MEANS THAT WE HAVE
OTHER GOOD SEEDLINGS.

rr» nnn CMII »V by mail, so cents per lOO;
50.000 SIVIILAA WOOperl.OOO
riU*\IIIIU«^ mixed, Horn 2-in. pots. Ja.a.'^ per 100;
bLKAr\ILIIVI3 jjiipt.rl.O>« Send lor samples-
Cash with the orde)-.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, n. J.

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Our next
Tntrcduction,,,

Will make its debut at the
meeting of the American
Carnation Society in Chicago
next February.^'«..'«^'«-^'*

Look for it. And there
are some others in sight-.'* js'

JOHN BREITHEYER & SONS,

Qratiot and Miami Aves.

DETROIT, niCH.

Carnations

New and Standard Sorts

New Rose

MRS. ROBERT GARRETT

HYBRID TEA..'*

Rich, soft pink. Best Intro-
duction of Recent Years «*

Orders booked now.
Delivery March 1.5th. 1898.

Correspondence Solicited

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H. WEBER & SONS

Oakland, riaryland

Carnations...

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All the New and Stand-
ard varieties at theJ*e*c5»
Right Prices^"*^'*.'*^^'^
Correspondence

Solicited..!*.*..*^"*

THE NEW WHITE
CARNATION...

"B.VE.LaINA"

has had many visitors who were delighted with
her presence, and were sn well pleased at her
clieerful disposition and behavior thai a second
audience was requested.

She takes this opportunity of extending a
most hearty invitation to all interest' d in her
species to call upon her while in her city, and
will be pleased to return the call at an early
date, whenever an invitation is extended.

INTRODUCTION.

Is a pure white, of lar^e size, good form and
subsi.ince. An extraordinary strong Calyx, is
fratrrant, and borne on lung stiff stems that al-
ways L-.ury the bloom erect. It is a free, early,
and continuous bloomer, is of good habit; a
strong, free and hralthy grower: last year quite
a few plants produced from 30 to 50 fl'iwers by
the first of January. Sne won the Ward cup
for best Commercial White at the Cincinnati
meeting of the American Carnation Society;
also a certificate of merit at the Indianapolis
and :<t. Louis Chrysanthemum shows.

Have already booked orders for over 7.000 for
Cincinnati alone, which proves the popularity
of this sterling varietv. You will make no mis-
take in giv ng it a trial. Orders tilled strictly
in rotation. Price: Strong well rooted cut-
tings, $10.00 per 100: f4.T00 per 500; $80.00 per
1,000. Cash, or satisfactory reference, please.

R. WiTTERSTAETTER,

Sedamsville, Ohio.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON,

GRAND HAVEN, HIGH.

NEW

CARNATION

"Empress"

The largest hright-rit-h f'rim.son yet
introduced. Price, $10.00 per 100.

WiVl. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Penii.

December 2, 1897.

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LOOK OVER THESE PRICES

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STOCK OFFERED AT A BIG SACRIFICE
IN ORDER TO CLOSE OUT SURPLUS.

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Finest Named Tulips.

We offer, as long as uusoid, finest named varieties at tUe price of
common mixtures. Will supply the following sorts at only $4.50 per
1,000, viz

Arms of Iieiden,
Couleiir Ponceau,
Due Von Thol, Scarlet,
Blanc Borde Pourpre,

Bizard Verdict,
Crimson King",
Fax Alba,
Gloria Solis,

Cardinal's Hat,
Ii*Imniaculee,
Duchesse de Parma,
Queen Victoria,

Eleonora,

Xa Reine.

Paeony Bed,

Titian

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The following sorts at $9.00 per l.OOO, viz. :

Clirysolora, Rosamundi Huyknian.

HTACIITTHS— Miniature or Dutch Romans, -iiti?le and double,
tinost named sons, our selection, about ciiual in-oportionof dark red, rose,
white, light and dark blue, only $10.00 per 1,000. Rei;ular price $13.TO.

*J* GLADIOLtrSColvilli Alba, "The Bride." $5.00 per 1,000

*<* KeKuhir price *<i.HO.

jv NARCISSUS— Von Sion, extra selected mammoth bulbs or top

*J* roots. $17.50 per 1,000. Regular price $19.00.

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*»* Princeps and Trumpet Major $10.00 JI2.00

V> Alha Plena Odorata, Incompara'ble fl. pi., Incom-

!vv parable Stella and Canxpernelle Jonquil 5.00 ^>-(m)

*I* Poeticus 3.00 :!-riU

13 Orang-e Phoenix 15.00 16 50

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^ Astilboides Floribunda 12.00

^tj* Compacta Multiflora 15.00

WE ARE

OFFERING
..AN

EXCEEDINGLY

FINE LOT
..OF

LARGE SIZE,

BUSHY

Areca Lutescens

IN THE
VERY BEST
POSSIBLE
SHAPE

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T^HESE plants are fine for decorative purposes.
' There is nothing better. On account of wishing
to give our stock more room than is now possible,
we are offering a limited number of these beautiful
plants at very low prices. Anyone who has use
for plants for decorative purposes will find these
Arecas exceptionally good value and very satisfac-
tory both in regara to quality and price.

Fine Pi..\nts, Extra Bushy:

S-inch pots, 3 to 3>4 feet high fo-oo

9-inch pots, 3^^ to 4 feet high 4.00

lo-inch pots, 4 to 5 feet high 5.00

Also a Fine Lot of Smaller Plants:

6-inch pots, 2 feet high .fr.oo

6-incli pots, 2 '2 feet high 1.50

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■■■ A FURTHER DISCOUNT OF 10 PER CENT. FROH THESE SPECIAL RATES, which will make
many of these items less than cost. Can offer at this sacrifice only because it is late in the season and
in order to close out stock. Speak quick for what you want, as stocks are going rapidly.

F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Tarrytown=on=Hudson, == New York.

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We offer this season two new Carnations:

WHITE CLOUD-
GOLD NLGGET-

-whitf. Seedling from Da3i>reak.
-yellow.

We are well prepared to furnish rooted cuttings of all the
leading novelties of 1S97 introduction and also the leading
.standard varieties from our own grown stock.

We also have to offer two new Chrysanthe-

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READY JAN. 1st, 1898.

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mUniS; good commercial varieties:

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE— yellow.
SNOW ODEEN-white.

F. Dorner & Sons
Company

We are Western Agents for the Cottage Gardens,
Queens, N. Y.

"M^l"^

La FAYETTE, INDIANA.

FoHowing is the form of certificate we issue to subscribers:

$1.00 $1.00

The Florists' Publishing Company, Chicago.

Cbis Certifies that

_of-

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of a share (par value of each share $10.00) of the stock of the FLORISTS' PUBLISHING
COMPANY, of Chicago, 111., that has been placed in my custody as Trustee, so long only as

■ shall remain a paying subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW.

This certificate is transferable onl}' to

successor in business,

and then only on application to the undersigned. Dividends will be made of net profits on the
first day of January of each year. ^^^

Certificate holders are reminded that by confining; their purchases to those who adverti-e
in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper when writing) they will greatly
enhance the earning power of their certificates.

Buy to best advantage always, but, everything else being equal, give the preference to
those who advertise in the paper in which you have an interest.

Witness my hand and seal at Chicago, 111., this_
(SEAL)

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1897.

Trustee. »|

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HerrS

I'acilities to propagate an im-
mense quantity and the stock
to produce them without taking any inferior cuttings. Every or-
der, large or small, sent with a guarantee that the cuttings must
be satisfactory or they can be returned at my expense and the
monej- refunded.

Experiences with oid and New.

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I Pansies andSmilax.... j

1 will issue three of these during the season and endeavor to make
them of special interest to all who grow carnations. Please mail
me your address on a postal card and they will be sent you
whether vou ever buy of me or not.

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for list to D. k. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. They can be
shipped in same bo\ with Carnations if desired.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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CIT STRINGS, 10 TO 12 FEET LONG, 50 CTS. EACH.

Shipped to any part of the Country.

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Azalea Indica. ""n sl1"w1ih buds.

lo to 12 incli crowns, per Imndred ^38.00

12 to 13 inch crowns, per hundred 50.00

13 to 15 inch crowns, per hundred 60.00

Araucaria Excelsa.

Excellent Plants in fine condition.

10 to 12 inches hit;h, per do^.en |;i2.0')

12 to i.s inches hi.i;h, per dozen , 1500

15 to iS inches high, per dozen iS 00

Asparagus Plumosa.

strong, 2,'i in. pot plants, per hundred $ 7.00

Per thousand 60.00

Cyperus Alternifolius.

2>i inch pots, per hundreil #2 50

Crimson Rambler Rose.

strong two-year plants, with several shoots, 3
to 5 feet long. This Rose forces readily and
makes .splendid specimens for Easter sales.
Per hundred 512.00

^pirea.

Compactd Multiflora, (ler hundred ;f5.

Astilboides Floribunda, ]»r hunclreil 5

Lily of tlie Valley.

Strong Berlin Pips. Per thousand |io.

Per case of 2500.. - 25.

A few thousand Lily Longiflorum, 5 to 7 and 7 to 9,
520.00 and 535-00 per thousand to close out.

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50

50
00

at

j Also immense stocks of

Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
Shrubs, Roses, Bulbs,
Plants, Vines...

In fact about everything in the nurs*^ry line from Seeds
to Park Trees at low rates.
Correspondence solicited.
Catalogues Free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

PfflNESVILLE, OHIO.

December 2. IS'JT

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Cottage Garden Collection of
New Seedlings for 1898.

NEW YORK: Scolt x Dayljreak. Bright cerise pink
resembling Briiiesniaiil. Strong vigorous habit. One
of the best and most constant bloomers we have thus
far grown. Magnificent color under gas or electric
light. Awarded first prize wherever shown. Certi-
ficated.

HRS. JAMES DEAN: Scott x Storm King. Clear,
silverv pink, strong vigorous habit, large bloom on
a long, wirv stem, free and constant bloomer. The
ideal light pink. Winner of first prize and certificate
of merit at Philadelphia for the be.st American seed-
ling.

WHITE CLOUD: (Dorner) Wood x Daybreak. Pure
white, strong vigorous habit, extra long and strong
stem, large fragrant flower, early and abundant
bloomer. Winner of first prize wherever exhibited.
A grand commercial white. Certificated.

JOHN YOUNQ: Scott x Storm King. Very double
snow white flower deeply fringed, strong clove fra-
grance, on long stiff stem. Strong, vigorous habit,
free con.stant bloomer, exceptionally healthy plant.
The nearest to Scott in habit of any white that we
have thus far grown. A first-class commercial car-
nation.

BON TON: (Raised by F. A. Blake, Rochdale, Mass.)
Bright, warm scarlet, exceptionally strong habit re-
sembling Portia. Large, deeply fringed very fra-
grant flower on a very stiff stem. With us, plant <loes
not require staking. Certificated.

GOLD NUOOET: (Dorner) Clear, deep yellow slightly
marked with red. Good sized flower on a very stiff
•Stem. Habit vigorous and free An early and con-
tinuous bloomer. The be.st yellow that we have thus
far grown. Winner of first prize wherever exhibited.
Certificated.

Prices for the above carnations, |;2.oo per dozen, #10.00
per 100, I75.00 per 1,000.

Also Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, Flora Hill, Victor, Harri.son's
White, Mavor Pingree, C. A. Dana and other stand-
ard varieties, at reasonable prices.

KENTIA BELMOREANA:

6-inch pots 24 inches hi,gh, f 1.50 to |2.oo each.
5-inch pots 18 to 20 inches high, 75 cents each.
4-inch pots T2 to 16 inches high, #6.00 p;r doz.

BOSTON FERN: Surplus.

,S-inch Pans for growing on, #6.00 per dozen.

6-inch Pols for growing on, $^.00 per dozen.

vStock plants from bench ready for 6-inch pots, I1.50

per dozen.

2'i.-inch stock, I5.00 per 100, I40 per 1,000,

DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA strong 3-inch, ^Si.oo per
dozen. JS.oo ]ier 100.

ASPEDIUm TENSIMENSE strong 3-inch, |i.oo per
dozen. J8.00 per loo. (Two hardiest ferns for Jardi-
niere 1.

OERANIUMS: Strong 2-inch stock.

ALPHONSE RiCCARD — The best scarlet bedder.
Mine, de la Roux and .\cteon, I5.00 per 100, ^40.00
])er 1,000.

ALso, Double General Grant, W. A. Chalfant, Marvel,
Rev. Atkinson, Mrs. A. Blanc, Beaute Poitevine, Ma-
donna, La Favorite, Gettysburg, Glori de France, at
II3.00 per 100, #25.00 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, Mme.
Buchner, Pres. Cleveland, Pres. Duboise, Madame
Jaulin, Madame Brnant, at I3.00 per 100.

IVY GERANIUMS: P. Crozy, Incomparable, Gen. Cham-
piouet, Jean d'Arc, Souv. de Chas. Turner and other
soits at I3. 00 per 100.

The Cottage
Gardens...

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PINK CUPID SWEET PEA.

This gives promise of being one of the
best sweet pea novelties that we have
been favored with. Tlie sweet pea has of
late vears taken a very prominent place
in the florists' stock of flowers, and its
popnlarity seems to steadily increase with
the people. But as a pot plant the sweet
pea has undoubtedly a useful future be-
fore it now that we have a race of dwarf
growing sorts. A well-bloomed pot of
sweet peas is bound to appeal to all
lovers of this flower. We believe Mr.
Buqjee has an excellent thing in his new
Pink Cupid.

HOLLY AND GREENS.

Of hollv there seems a likelihood of a
shortage this year, but of bouquet green
the supply is abundant. At the low prices
at which the latter is quoted it will un-
doubtedly pa\- retailers to push it as freely
as they can. The quality seems generally
excellent and it ought to give satisfaction
wherever used. It would probably prove
a good in\estment for every retailer with
auA- considerable trade to issue to his cus-
tomers a printed announcement stating
that the suppl\' of bouquet green is gener-
ous this year and that prices are such
that all can afford to u.se it freely in their
Christmas decorations.

JADOO FIBRE.

This substitute for soil in growing
plants seems to be meeting with much
favor with those who have given it a trial.
Many of the prize winning plants and
flowers at the recent chrysanthemum
show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society, Philadelphia, were grown in Ja-
doo fibre, and the superb crotons shown
at the Providence convention by Robert
Craig, Philadelphia, were also grown in
Jadoo. Those crotons will linger long in
the memory of all who saw them. Per-
fection seems the only word to appl)' to
both growth and coloring. Mr. Craig
attributed his success to the Jadoo fibre in
which they were grown. It is certainly
worthy of a thorough trial by every one
who grows plants and flowers.

READY NOW.

Japan/.Lily/.Bulbs

To close out surplus stock we offer
for IMMEDIATE ACCEPTANCE-

IN THIRTY VARIETIES

PALMS RHAPIS FLABELLIFORMIS

1-3 feet high, per Id shoots, *i.SO; per IWI shoots. KO.(H). Extra fine for HOI.IDAY TBADE.

SURPLUS. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM

.=> to 7-inch. Extra line bulbs, per lOiJO, tl3.i)(i. net. OBDEB NOW.

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS

for spring cJelivery. Also Japan Maples, iris K.. Tree and Herbaceous Paeonies. California grown
Flower, Shrub and Tree seeds. Stnd for Price Lists and Descriptive Catalogue. Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.

BRANCH. 220 BROADWAY.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. (established te78. NEW YORK.

100,000 VERBENAS

Fine Pot PlanU, S2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN

CULTIVATION.

NO RUST OR 1VIII.DENV.
PHCKED LIGHT HMD

Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000. snxiSFacxiON GUHRTSNTEED.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the counlrj. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

5end for Circular.

J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA.

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URSERY STOCK.
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CLE.M.iTIS.
FIUIT TREES,
SM.VLL FRIITS

Hcrbat'coii!. ra'oiiit'
HARDY SHRUBS,
ROSES.

W. & T. SMITH CO.,

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General

Introduction

Specimens for Pols and Winter Decorations.

Send for Dfscriptive (.\italopiiP and Trade List.

SAMUEL C.MOON.

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co.. - PA.

PLANT LABELS.

BEST grade of stoclt, 15 cts. per
lOtK). Floiists' other printed sup-
plies at corresponding low prices.
Send for samples

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Always mention The Florists' Review when
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\Vf manufacture all kinds of Flower
Pots, etc., making a specialty of

Florist Standard PoisSs

pk-s iKliiiii will be M'lii fn-e) ami we
know you will ijivc us your order.

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WHOLESALE GROWERS 4ND IMPORTERS *^^.^A*^.*^s.««^s.^s. >Ve Aim to Give Satisfaction

Bulbs, Palms, Ferns
and flower Seeds....

Props, t. S. txotic Nurseries, Short Hills, N. J. dormerly Pitcher & Manda.)

The American Bulb Company does an Exclusively
Wholesale Business with Florists.

Devoting all our time and attention to tin- irniwint^. importing and
supplying our customers in the trade with their reiiuirements. we are. in
consequence, enabled to furnish a high-grade article promptly upon re-
ceipt of order or early in season.

and that we succeed is

proven by the fact that

our clientage covers up.vards of tive thousand Florists in the United

Stales and Canada, iieariy all of whom have been steady customers

with us (and the old tirm) for the past ten years.

Our Palm and Fern Department at Short Hills, N. J., ranks as one of the
lat^rest horticultural establishments in the world.

Our Wholesale Bulb and Seed Warehouse in Jersey City* the best located
shipping point in the United States, has ample lacilities for receiv-
ing, repacking and shipping with dispatch our large Bulb and Seed
importations.

Write lis when in want of anything in Bulbs, Palms, Ferns and Flower Seeds
(our specialties) or anything in the line of Horticultural Stock. If
one of our traveling salesmen is in your vicinity we will have him call
upon you, otherwise we will make you a special low offer by mail.
Do not place your order for Begonias. Gloxinias. Gladiolus. Caladi-
urns. Dahlias. Cj.nnas, etc., and Florists' Flower Seeds before writing
us for a special estimate. Send list of requirements.

Please Address All Correspondence:

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Headquarters

for all the best varieties of Chrysantheiminis. All the new sorts of 1897-98.

Full information given in our January list of all the newer sorts and how they have ranked compared
with standard sorts; also heights, bud to take and time of blooming, as far as possible.

O A S\f\ t.1 Mock Plants 01 tne
l\G9Cly llOW""two commercial early varieties,

Our

LADY FITZWyGRAM, the earliest, finest and most graceful white variety, $S. 00 per
hundred; vSept. 22; use crown bud; height 2)5 ft. It is earlier and sells better than Bcrgmann.

GOLDEN TROPHY, follows Marion Henderson; height 2>^ ft. ; elegant foliage; very large

compact globular yellow flower. $15 per hundred.

Also stock plants of 12 of the finest introductions of the past spring —
American Novelties, for $2.00.

Carnations

FLORA HILL. The finest white to date, orders now
being booked for rooted cuttings which will be de-
livered in rotation, beginning in January. We have
an immense .stock in'elegant condition. %i-00 per
hundred, #40 per thousand. See our January list for
other varieties and novelties.

Rose

PREST. CARNOT. .\ limited number of strong 2-year
old plants at #10 per hundred. The grandest market
rose extant; every shoot brings a perfect bud.

FICUS BELQICA, (the long-leaved Rubber). Perfect
plants from top cuttings in 4-inch pots. $1 per dozen,
j;22 50 per hundred. This stock is in elegant con-
dition.

Palms (Must have the room)

ARECA LUTESCENS. Three plants in 6-inch pots, in

perfect condition, 20 to 24 in. high, #40 per hundred.
LATANIA BORBO.MCA, 6-inch pots, nicely furnished,

just what you want for the holiday trade. First size,

I50 per hundred; second size, %\o per hundred.

January
List

will describe and price some
very pleasant surprises in the
way of novelties for we have
never had so many fine new things to offer —
among them some extraordinary departures in
Qeraniums (gathered from all the best foreign
growers). Cannas, Italian, French and Ameri-
can. Two new varieties of the Giant Race of
Heliotropes. \ few good new Roses. A new
Russellia. Paris Daisy. A set of Phloxes,
etc., etc.

Asparagus

SPRENGERll. Invaluable to every florist. 2"2-inch.

f6 per hundred.
PLUMOSUS. 2>i-inch, $6 per hundred.

SEND FOR OUR LIST.

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E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.

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DREER'S SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER.

Our stock of Palms has never before been so complete at this season of the year as now, forty of our lan;est houses being filled with stock, from
little seedlint:s up to specimens 10 ft. hiuh. Our stock of Kentias. that best of all Palms, is especially fine. Of these w'e are carrying tlie largest stock
and best assortment of sizes to lie found in any one establishment in the world.

'J^i-inch pots, 3

HI
l(i

1 to 5
•• 5 to 6
6
6
6
■■ 6 to 7
6 to 7
•■ 6 to 7
,, -■

■• 6 to 7

•■ 6 to 7

" 7 to 8

tubs 8 to 9

KENTIA BELMOBEANA.

leaves, 6 to 8 in. high . . . .* ^00 per doz. 11.5,0(1 per 100

10 to 13
15 to 18
2i to 24
24 to 30

30
32 to 36

3B
36 to 42
42 to 48
48 to 54

54
7 feet
9 "

3.00

6.00

1.35 each

1.75 ■•

2.00 ■•

225 ■■

3.00 •■

4.00 ■•

5.0O ■•

7.50 ■■

10.00 ••

35.00 "

75.00 "

2.i.(M)
50.00

BUSHT MADE UP FIiANTS.

fi-inch pots, 24 to 28 inches liit-'h, 4 plants iu a ik)1

7 ■■ •■ 30 ■■ ■' 4

« ■' " 36 •■ •■ 4

9 •■ " 48 ■■ " 4 '

KENTIA FOBSTEBIANA.

.If I.."i0eac.h
. . 3,50 •■
,. 5.00 "
,. 10.00 "

2?4-inch pots, 2 to 3 leaves.

9
10
13
12
14
16

3 to 4

4 to 5

6
6
6
6
6
6

in. hiyh * l..'.ii per doz. *12.00per 100

tubs
pots
tubs
tubs

12

15 10 18 ■■
30 to 36 '■

36

42

48

52

60
6 feet bi(h

6 ••

2..50
5.00

1.50 each

2 00 ■'

3.50 •■

6.00 -■

7 50 ■•

10.00 ■•

2.5.00 '■

35.00 ■■

3.5.00 •■

75.00 ••

20 00
40.00

BUSHY MADE TTF FI.ANTS.

^-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot. 36 to 42 inches hinh

10
12

$ 3..5(leach
, 10.00 •■
. 25.00 •■

ABECA I.UTESCENS.

2-inch pots. *1.00 per doz , $600 per lOtl. $511.00 per 1000.

pots, 2 plants in a pot, 12 to 15 in, high. ...SI. 25 per doz. $10.00 per 100
20 to 24 ■■
28 to 30 "
32 to 36 ■'
36 to 42 ■'
42 to 48 ••
heavy single plants 4 to 5 feet

very bushy

6.00

1.00 each

1,50 ••

3.50 '■

3.00 ■'

5.00 to 6.00 each

2-inoh

3 ••

4 ■•

3inch

3 ■•

4 '■

8 ••

pots, 3 to 4 leaves
■' 4 to 5
'■ 4 to 5
" 5 to 6
5 to 6
6
■• 6 to 7

LATANIA BOBBONICA.

* 4,110 per 100, $35.00 per 1000
10.00 ■• 80.00
25.00

high $ 5.00 per doz

9.00

12.00

1.5.00

30.00

pots.

8 to 10 inches high
10 to 12

15 " " ,

36 to 42 " " ,

60 cts, per doz
tl.25

3.00

18 to 20 in.
18 to 24 •

24
26 to 30 •
36
COCOS WEDEI.IAITA.

$2.50 per doz. , $20.00 per 100

3.00 ■■ 25.00

.5.00 •■ 40.00

6.00 each

8-inch pots, ,30
9 ■• ■• 36

9 •■ " 36 to 42

FHCBNIX CANABIENSIS.

inches high, bushy

.$1.75 each
. 2..50 ■■
, 4,00 ■'

I.AUBUS NOBII.IS.~BAYS.
Standard Shaped.

9-ineh pots. 5 ft. hiyh, crowns 15 inches in diameter f 2,50 each

In tubs

B

6W

6%

, 7 ft, high, 32 in
8 ■■ 36

8 •• 40

3 ft.
3'i ft.
3?i ft.
5 ft.

FYBAMIDAI. SHAPED.

liiunetcr ;U tiase

10.00
12.00
15.00
40.00

.$10.00 each
. 12.00 •■
. 15.00 "

TAFEBINO OB CONICAI. SHAPED.

9 ft. high. 36 in. diameter at base, rounded top 12 in. diameter. ..$35.00 each
8 ■• .54 ■ ■• " •• ■■ 30 - ■' ,. 40.00 "

FYBAMIDAI. SHAPED BOX.

32 to 36 inches hitih. 1.5 inches diaincicr at liasi- $2..50 each

STADTDABD SHAPED BOX.

26 to 28 inches high witli crowns 12 inches in di;i meter

ABAUCABIA EXCEI.SA.

1.00 each

4-inch pots
5 "

.5-inch pots

6 to 8 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers

12 to 14 ■■ ■■ 3 ■■

24 to 30 ■■ ■■ 5 •■

ABAUCABIA EXCEI.SA GI.AUCA.

10 iiiclii-s hiL'li, :! tifis

18 to 20 ■' I ■■

ABAUCABIA BOBUSTA COMPACTA.

.60 cts.each

.$1.25

. 2.00

$1.25 each
2.50 "

It is seldom that we are in a position to offer this beautiful dwarf
variety in quantity, the stock we olTer is very fine.

5-inch pots, 2 tiers. 8 inches high $1.35 each

6 ■• "3 ■• 10 ■■ ■ 1.50 ■■

ADIAITTUM FABJ^EYEirSE.

3-inch pots, fine plants $ 3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100

4 5.00 ■' 40.00 "

5 9.00 - 70.00

6 12.00 '■ 90.00

CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI.

The most graceful and hardiest of all the Tree-Ferns. A variety that
will stand the same treatment as a Palm and a most decorative plant in
every way. We offtr beautiful specimens, 6-iach pots, $1.50 each: 7-inch
pots, $2.50 each; 8-inch pots $3. .50 each.

DBACX:iTA BBUANTI.

A variety that is but little known, dark green foliage, graceful and as
tough as a Rubber-plant: just the thing for retailing at Xmas.

4-iuch pots. 10 inches high 30 cents each $3.00 per doz

5 ■■ " 18 ■■ ■• 50 ■• •• 5.00

For a full line Decorative Plants and General Florists' stock, see our QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST of September 1st. It you have no copy
of this or of our SPECIAL DECEMBER LIST of NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS, which have been mailed to every Florist in the country, a postal
card will bring duplicates.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

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NATHAN SMITH & SON'S

ARE UNRIVALED

Five of our Twelve Blooms in the International Contest at Chicago, which were
awarded the capital prize, were varieties originating with us.

Our Collections of new varieties for 189S will be few in number but great in
(jualitv. Descriptions and prices will be announced later.

Stock Plants we have in large variety and will be pleased to quote prices on re-
ceipt of list wanted.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, le? W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, MICH.

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THE NEW WHITE

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THE GREATEST PRIZE WINNER OE THE SEASON.

Awarded 1st Prize, Boston, against all the whites. Awarded by the National Chrysanthemum Society, Points as below.

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DESCRIPTION — Incurved Japanese, white, flower of extraordinary depth, foliage up to the flower,
stem very stiff and erect; midseason, good keeper and shipper. The ideal commercial and exhibition bloom.
Price 5Cc each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per hundred, $ J 50.00 per thousand.
Ready for delivery March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

54

The Weekly Florists* Review.

December 2, 1897.

TORONTO.

The weather having turned decidedly
colder, the cut-flower trade picked up
quite a bit during the last week, and
prices were considerably firmer. Chrysan-
themums are still coining in apace, some
very fine ones, too, Some growers will
have some right up to Christmas, but
their general popularity, and the general
supplv, too, will be on the wane after
this week, and roses and carnations will
again take the precedence. Thanksgiving
day was about as disagreeable a day as
could be imagined— the weather turned
mild, and it rained the whole day, but
there was a big rush on cut flowers of all
kinds, and cvervthing in sight was cleaned
out. I think many people must have
missed the chrysanthemum show on that
day — five or six years of it had got them
into the habit of going. Why should it
be so late? It is not a fixture in this
country. A great effort should be made
to get the government to set the date at
least two weeks earlier.

I mentioned in another place that a
"Canadian Horticiillural .Association"
had been formed during the late show
somewhat on the lines of tlie S. A. F. A.
O. H. It does not take ([uite so many
letters to designate the new society, but
it is hoped and believed that it will do as
nuich good to the trade of this country
as the old societ\' did during the first few
years of its existence. The financial con-
dition of the majority of the trade here has
hitherto made it next to an inipossiliility
for them to attend the conventions of the
S. A. F. and at the same time hold their
end up as they would wish to do. The
C. H. A. has been formed strictly for
business, and in whatever place it meets
it will not expect to have large amounts
of money spent on its reception and en-
tertainment, nor will its individual mem-
bers be expected to spend more than their
railway fare and hotel expenses. Though,
of course, if any of them feel inclined
to "paint the town red" or have a "hot
time" it is nobodj-'s business but their
own. There is a great deal for an asso-
ciation of this kind to do which if done
faithfull}' and conscientiously will result
in much good.

A trade paper W'ill probably be carried
on in connection with the association, in
a small way at first, but increasing as it
gathers weight. Great efforts will be
made to make it a naiiiinal affair, not
merely local or even provincial. Mr.
Gammage, of London, and Mr. McLean,
of St. Thomas, the president and secre-
tary pro tem., will be given every encour-
agement from this part of the country.
I may also say, I hope without being too
premature, that in order that the whole
trade, big and little, may be enabled to
join, an annual fee of |;2.oo was decided
on, life members ^25.00. Whether this
will be sufficiently high to carry on the
work expected, remains to be proved; with
careful management 1 believe it Avill. E.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL

FOR PAKTItlTr>AKS ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

SIMMONS' «6

NEW LIGHT COLORED

CARNATION, MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY.

Orders tiooked now and tilled ui rotntion. We shall commenCL' to ship soon. Price, SlO.CO per
100; *7o.00per 1,000.

GERANIUMS.

Md. Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine. J. Rifaud. and J. .Sallier. Si^-in. pot plants, $5.00-
per 100. Rooted cuttings. -SliOO per 100; J-ii.OO per 1,000, cash with order.

Our supi rb stock of all the Hnest sorts. 2'4-in. pot plants, named, $25.00, unnamed, $20.00, per-
1,000. Rooted cuttings. $12.50 per 1,000, cash with order.

FUCHSIAS.

A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early bloomers, $3.00 per 100.
Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it,

W. p. Simmons & Co.,

GENEVA, OHIO.

1 50000 -ROSES- 50000

i SEND IN YOUR LISTS.. ..ADDRESS

I NANZ & NEINER, ■ Louisville, Kentucky.

...AZALEA INDICA...

WE have a large assortment of all the leading varieties which we make this special offer for cash:
10 to 12-in. crowns, full of buds, JS.fiO per doz. 13 to 15-in. crowns, JO cts. each; $5.50 per doz.

WHITTON 6l sons, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets. UTICA, NEW YORK.

GOLD FISH

...Fine Healthy Stock...

Medium to large size. $10.00 per 100. Cash with
order. No charge for shipping cans.

Gold Pish can be shipped by Express thou.s-
ands of miles with safety and are a profitable
and attractive stock to handle.

Pull Iiine of Aquaria Siipplies.

keenan's Seed Store

6II2-6II4 Wentworth Ave., CHICAGO.

If you buy flowers and supplies
of Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, you
will get what you want and at the
right prices.

CELERY PLANTS ^

Grown on Contract a Specialty.
....CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

C. M. GROSSMAN

WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.

FIRST-CLASS STOCK!!

NONE BETTER ON THE MARKET.

I;nnl,,l rllllllllJ- -'I I J r r;i 11 1 U III S, l'.i.") fOI" $1,110 ; »10.0l>

l<< I I ("III i;,.,>|.,| <iiii MIL,'- -I farnations, 125 for 81.00;
.-iiMiii [in I (Hill liiM,!..! , iiirui^'-s of ForKet-Me-Not and
l;ry;Mrii;i A TL,'. ■ n 1 r ;. I ,iiH:ita, .!<_'. (10 per 100. Cyclamen Gi-
gaiiteum, 3-iii., $5.00 per 100. Cut blooms of Oai na-
tions, $2 00 per 100. Write for quotations on Young
Roses, Ueraniums. Coleus. Alternantheras. and any
lii'drting stock von mav need fot- sprinp delivery.
I'llil'KS WILL M'i;i'HlSF. YOU.

CEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J.

December 2, 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

55

JH

f Holly and
Green

It is said there is no trade so sure, so much to
be depended on under all conditions as the
"Holiday Trade." The demand is sure to be
with us again this season and we believe to an
increased volume.

In the line of
CHRISTnA5 DECORATIONS we have prepared for
it with un ample stock of

Green in Bulk,
Evergreen Wreathing,
Holly, Holly Wreaths,
Mistletoe, etc., etc.

Does OLWLITY interest vou in these sjoods?
It shoiTld. You will find the BEST OU.\LI-
TY is that which sells, and in buying, this
fact must be constantly considered.
We claim to give you the best the season pro-
duces, and are we not in position to do
this ? The large quantities we handle each year
acquaint us with the right sources of supply,
enable us to give extra labor and attention to
inspection and sorting, the unsurpassed facili-
ties we possess for storing and handling, to-
gether with our experience and knowledge of
the trade wants, all combine to put us in posi-
tion to offer you the very best service in this
line.

Why take ri.sks? Barnard's brand in these
goods signifies the standard of excellence. We
will not disappoint you either in quality or
prompt service.

Bouquet Green in Bulk

It is necessary to seek new localities for sup-
plies of this article if one is to get the dark
green color and bushy growth demanded by
the florist trade. Our pickers each season
must go farther and farther into the deep
woods and swamps which have not been cleared
and where the sun does not injure the color.
Freights are more from these points but quan-
tity used gives us advantage of carload rates
and we can offer this better article at very
reasonalile and competing prices.

EVERGREEN WREATHING.

For the convenience of those who prefer to pur-
chase Green ready for immediate use we manufac-
ture large quantities of Wreathing. It is made of
selected Green, wire wound, tied in coils of twenty
yards each; can be cut to any length without un-
rolling.

Medium or standard grade, per loo yds., % i.l^
" " i.ooo " 25.00

For larger quantities special figures will be given,
also for different grades. Light and Heavy.

EVERGREEN WREATHS.

These will be found very salable, and the low
jirice at which they are offered affords a good margin
of profit. They are made on rattan, wound on
both sides with bright, fresh Green, trimmed with
colored Immortelles or Cape Flowers.

Per doz f 1.20

Per 100. . . 7.50

Per 1 ,000 70.00

HOLLV=-Choicest Eastern Stock.

Well berried, selected grade, is not in large sup-
ply this year. We have contracted from one of the
most careful packers and are assured of a good
quantity of fine Holly. Seaire i/mir anjtpli/ (•iirly.
Full-sized cases of 16 cu. ft., per case. I1.75
3 cases for i^ljOO

HOLLY WREATHS.

Made of strictly first-class well berried Holly,
wound ou 12-inch rattan rings.

Per doz | 1.50

Per 100 11.50

Per 1 ,000 100.00

MISTLETOE-Ready Dec. 1 8th.

Yery choice, well berried.

Per pound 20c

10 pounds $1.80

Per barrel, about 25 lbs 4.00

SELECTED CHRISTMAS TREES.

Please do not confound these with the counnon
stock, cut to count only, which annually flood the
market. Our Trees are selected for form, qualit}-,
and appearance, under the supervision of our own
agent. Write for prices, stating size and number
wanted, and we will quote.

SUNDRIES.

Immortelles. — All colors.

Per bunch 25c

Per dozen bunches $2. 50

C.\PE Flowers. — New crop,

All colors, per 1,000 (1 lb.) |i-50

White, per 1,000 (i lb.) i.oo

-^ Please write for prices, stating

m. QUANTITY WANTED, and lowest possible

jjk quotations will be proinptly given.

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Must have room! IZ,^,,
Must have moneyl l^^,,,

3 plants in 7-inch pot, 32 to 36 iu. high, Inishy $i-50

3 plants in S-inch pot, 36 to 42 in. high, very bushy.. . . 2.00
3 plants in 8-inch pot, 42 to 48 in. high, very bushy.. . . 2.50

I plant in lo-inch pot, 4 to 5 ft. high, very fine 5.00

Grown cool and well hardened.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

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Don't Delay. You Will Want Them for Your Spring Trade,
Order Now» '*'.'^.'^'\'i.'*'n.'*'n-.'^^.'^-?.-.'^?>-'^*^--.'^'^^^^

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW FOR EARLY DELIVERY, JANUARY TO MARCH, FOR

One Hundred Thousand Hardy Low Budded Roses

IN THE FOLLOWING AND OTHER GOOD VARIETIES.

Alfred Colomb,
Anna de Dieslxic-li.
Barones.s Kothsrhitd.
DuUe of Edinliui-Kli.
Dukeof T. ck.
Fibber Holmes,

General Jacqueminot,

Gloire de Margottin,

Gloire de Dijon,

John Hopper,

La France,

Mad, Chas. Wood,

Madame Gabriel Luizet, Prince Camille de Rohan, MOSS ROSES

Masina Charta, Victor Verdier, Ked and White,

Margaret Dickson, Ulrich Brunner.

Mrs. Joljn LainK, Madame Plantier, RUGOSA ROSES

Paul Ne.vron, Persian Yellow, jjed and'white.

Perle des Blanches,

Price per loo, F. O. B. Cars, New York, $io; per i.ooo, EXTRA HARDY RHODODENDRONS, gniftod on Parson's
$9o; in cases of i,6oo to i,8oo, per i,ooo, $85; my Hardy American Catawbiense Stock,

selection, per 1,000, $80. ^ Standard and Dwarf Japan Snowballs ;iii(l Hydrangea

SPECIAL PRICES on LARGE ORDERS, now in stock at ^ Paniculata Orandiflora.

New York, a few Cases in Qood Assortments. ' Hardy Azaleas, Hollis and Qhent in last iiamea viuirties—

Tree or Standard Roses in licsi v;irietic's, per KlO, |'2;): pci- 5 r, . a n, ♦• -rue dct-t- ini tuc x^r^n. rv

, , ,, ,. Strong Rooted Clematis, THE BEST IN THE WORLD,

1,(1(111. ini.-r ,,11 a|iplic;iticin, . , ,• , , - u u -j c-- .. .j- u

inclndino; Jackmanni, Hybrid Sieboldia, Henry s, eLo,

SEND ME AN ESTIIVIATE OF YOUR WANTS. I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY THE BEST AT LOWEST PRICES.

Correspondence SoliciteciwtH imn »

Descriptive Catalogues on Application.

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C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

193 Qreenwich St., NEW YORK.

For the BOSkOOP HOLLAND NLRSERY ASSOCIATION.

BILBS, BARGAINS

Closing Out. Quantity Limited. There is Money
in Bulbs at following Closing-Out Pricesm »

ji^j* C7^Si-l iAZITH ORDER .^^.^

Hyacinths.

Dutch Named, per 100, J3..iO to J4..W
White Roman, - 1 00
Blue '• •• 1.00

Ornithogalum. " 1.50

Tulips (.Single Forcing).

Per 100. 1,000.

Canar.v Bird *1.25 JII.OO

Cottage Maid l.RO 13.50

PotiebaKker Yellow . . 1.50 12.00

Proserpine 1.50 14.00

Rose Grisi(elin 1.50 1400

Saivator Rosa 3.50

Thomas Moore 1.25 10.00

While Swan 70 6.00

Yellow Prince 1.25 10.00

Extra... 1.50 12.00

Bedding Tulips.

Jagt van Delft JO.ti'i 1.5.00

Lac van Rhyn 50 4.00

Bedding Tulips.

Per 100. 1,000.

Pa3ony, gold 85 7,00

red 60 4.00

Single Mixed 50 3.50

Double •■ 60 4.50

Tulips (S. Early).

Due van Tholl $1.00 ?10,00

Red and Yellow 60 4.00

Gold Striped 60 4.0O

Yellow 1.50

White 1.25

Double Yellow Rose 90

Darwin 75

Parrot's Mixed 70

Named 1.00

Crimsos 2,00

Narcissus.

Double Mixed *0."5

■■ AlbusPl. Od ... .60

Orange Phoenix 1.75

" Incomparabilis. ,65

Narcissus.

Per

Obvallarius

Ajax Princeps

Polyanthus

'• Grand Monarch

Single Mixed

von Sion

Paper White

Chinese in Basket —

30 bulbs

120 •■

100.

3.00
1.00
1.00
2,00
.75
1.00
1 00

1.50
4.80

1,000.

Crocus.

Yellow

Cloth of Gold

).40
.50

Miscellaneous.

Cyclamen Peb.sicum

gigantedm so.oo

Gladiolus— The Bride .75

Pine Mixture—

For forcing 1.25

Iris Kaempferi 2 50

; 300
3.50

5.00
10.00

Per 100. 1,000.

Lily op the Valley—

Joosten's Select Berlin

Pips

1.25 11.00

per case 2,.500, $36.00.

Hamburg

1.25

LiLinM LONGIKLORIUM-

~

5-7, per case 5U0, $ 8.50.

7-9, ■• 300, 10.00.

OxALis. Bermuda

,85 6,50

Spir^a Japonica, fine

clumps

5.00

Astilboides.. . .

6.00

" Jap. Compacta

6.50

TUBEROSES (December

to March delivery! —

Per bbl.

3-4 inch per bbl. of 1.50(

$5.00

4-6 ■• 1,000, $7.00.

4';-6 " 1,000, 8,00.

Best English Mushroom

Spawn—

PerlOOlbs.

Per 100 lbs

$7.50

■' l.OOOlbs

70.00

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iHiGHRlSTMflS HOLLY AND GREEN LYGOPODIUMn

iii

FINE DELAWARE HOLLY, RED BERRIES and GREEN FOLIAGE in eases of Iti cubic tiu t. IVi case. *.j.UO; per 3
cases, $9.00; per .5 cases, $22.0(»; per 10 cases, -$4(1.0(1. Lycopodium Bouquet Green put up iu crates of about 100 lbs. Per
100 lbs.. $0.00: per 1,000 lbs.,/, o. b. car.-<. Chicago, -f.'ioJtO: jur Ton. 2.000 lbs../, o. b.. Chirago. $60.00.

Orders lor Holly and Green may be Telegraphed at my Expense.
IF IN NEED PLACE YOUR ORDERS AT ONCE, in- ^ |_w t r\d~\C T^ 1"? X T 193 Greenwich St.,

MEDIATELY, IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THE k. f\ .11 II 1^ I l"!, I A^ . MPW VnDk"

GOODS IN TIME FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE ^^» * ■« *^ V>f V^ *^ 1 l-^i ^, NEW YORK.

58

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

December 2, 1897

,f!^:'^Si.

:^

Special Low Offer of
Surplus Bulbs.

DUTCH HYACINTHS STRICTLY FIRST SIZE NAMED.

single White:
■■ Blue:

J30.0U per M *3.-J.t per C
lOOTulia, 2no Voltaire. lOOVesia. 150 Cleopatra.

140 Marie, .W Leonidas. 130 William I, KW Regulus.

3S Uncle Tom, -lO Priestley, 125 Baron Von Thuyll.
" ■■ 50 Mimosa. loo La Peyrouse. iiO Porcelain Sceptre.

" '■ 50 Pinieman,

Red ana Pink: 35 Queen of Hyacinths. 225 Robt. Steiger.

SOFabiola, 30 Cosmos. 100 Baron Von Thuyll.

'• " " 475 Maria Cornelia. 40 Homerus. 25 L" Adorable.

35 Madame Hodson.
Double White: 35 Aehanis Christina, 60 Anna Bianca. 40 Flevo.

SOGrandVainquer. 50 Anna Maria. 50 Triomphe Blondine.
Red and Pink: 40 Prince of Orange. 75 Princess Alexandre.
'■ •' •■ .50 Princess Royal. 20 Duke of Wellinston.

" '' " 50 Noble Par Merite. 50 L'Esperance,

" Blue: .50 Block.sberg. 25 Parmenia, 50 Murillo. 50 Lord Raglan.
20 Chas. Dickens. 20 Carl. Crown Prince of Sweden.
Mixed Single. Separate Colors: .500 Blush While. 800 Red and Rose, S21 .50

per M ^2 .50 per C
2000 Red and Dark Red. 2700 Blue and
Dark Blue. *21.50perM 12.50 per C
All Colors Mixed Single: $20.00 per M $2.35 per C

Dutch Romans: Single, splendid for pots, beds or cutting. $8.00 per M
$1.00 per C
" 1000 White. 1000 Blue, 200 Light Blue. 200 Pink. 500 Yellow.
•■ 3600 Mixed all colors, $6.00 per M 7.5c per C
1000 French Romans. White. 12-15 centimeters. $2o.(KiperM $2.25 perl'

) per M

rC

Single Tulips

1500 Rosa Mundi, $8 00 per M $1 00 per C 850 Duchess de Parma. $.5.50 per

M 70c perC.
1.50 Pottebakker (White). $1.30 per C 700 Joost Von Vondel. $9.00
Double Tulips $1.00 per

lOiK) Rex Rubrorum. *13..50 per M $1 50 per C

500 Due Van Thol (Red and Yellow), $4 50 per M 60c per C
6000 Narcissus, Double Von Sion, selected, Pi in. diameter, $10.00 per M

$1.25 per C
8000 •• •' Orange Phoenix. $12.00 pel M $l..50 per C

2500 " " Incomparable. $4.50 per M 60c per C

1500 " Single Poeticus. $3.00 per M 35o per C

500 '■ •• ■• Ornatus, 60c perC

1.50 " " Ajax Princeps. 75c per C

2.5IH) ■■ ■' Incomp. Stella Albus. *4..50 per M .5.5c per C

400 Polvanthus Soliel dOr, $12.50 per M $I..50 per C

300 ■• •• Grand Monarque, $12.50 per M 1.50 per C

.501)0 Gladiolus The Bride. $4.50 per M 50c per C
2000 Spiraea astilboides floribunda. $45 00 per M $5.00 perC
51.000 Lily of the Valley, selected. Berlin |2.500 in a case). $23.50, $10
50.000 •■ ■■ '■ Hamburg (cases of 2.500), .$21, $!)

25.000 *• ■• 2nd grade " (eases of 3000i. $20, $7

Chinese Sacred Narcissus (Chinese Grown), 300 in a case, $10.00 per

Lilium longiflorum ijapan).
speciosum album,

" rubrum.

9-11
8- 9
9-11

in, bulbs, 500
167
84
143
84
167
100

8,50
10.00
7. .50
7.50
600
6.25
6.75

per M
per M
per M
case.

TUBEROSE BULBS.

We are large contractors and growers of these bulbs and have at present a surplus unsold.-.^
We can make special figures on large quantities to dealers who have been delivered short on
their contracts owing to the drouth in the South.-.'*-.'*,.'*

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

inPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND GROWERS. AGENTS OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS

Telephone Call 403 i8th St. 501-503 W. Thirteenth Street, IN. Y. CITY.

ji^ BEGONISS ^*^

At Half Price to Close Out. All Extra Fine Plants.

Thuistonii. 3' .-inch doz., 40c.: $3.00 per lOo

Thurstonii, 2'-,-iiich doz.,:iOc.: $2.50 per UK)

A. Guttata. 3y»-iiich doz.. 40c.; $3 on per |i«i

■ Olbia. 4-incli ..doz.. 60c. ; $.5. on per liKi

M. DeLesseps. S'ij-inch. .doz., 50c.: *4.oo per 100
Albii Picia. Feasli. and four other kinds. 40c.
per dozen; $3.00 per 100.
A. J. BALDWIN, - Newark, Ohio.

..GERANIUMS..

Many varieties, fine plants, from2'2-inch pots,
$1.85 per 100. Rooted cuttings, including scent-
ed vari'nies, 90 cents per 100.

CHINESE PBIMUI.A, 2i.;-inch. to color.
$2..50 per 1110. .\Li, Cash with Okdeh.

G.W. WEATHER BY. Chillicothe, Mo.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

P

ALM

Cocos Weddeliana.
Musa Ensete

FRESH
ON
HAND

100. 1000. 3000.

$1.25 $10.00 $27..50

1.25 10.00 27..50

J. L. SCHILLER,

404 E. 34lh St.

- NEW YORK, N. Y.

reRTILlZER

Made from YIKGIN NIGHT SOIL by steam
process — NOT Adnlterateti. Complete fertil-
izer. Soluble, quick in action. Combines all
the Elements for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant
to handle. Try Sample Bag. 100 lbs.. $1.50.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO., Inc.
1822 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA.

, SUCCE-S.SOftTO

NSteffers

jKanu/acfurer of SIEFFCNSBXO^

FLORISTS
DESIGNS

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l-DOVES-l

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1st Quality,

Per Doz. ■

$11.00

2d Quality,

Per Doz.

$10.00

3d Quality,

Per Doz. -

$9.00

Fifteen Photographs of floral Designs free
with every dozen first quality.

^■^;.'<•.=.v«-^^.

See that my signature is stamped on every
Dove.

S. J. RUSSELL

20J SUMIVIIT HVE.,

Jersey City, New Jersey.

ALBERT J. BALER, Pres. FRANK M. ElllS, Mnqr.

MOUND CITYGUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission florists
(322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consig'unients Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

..C. W. WORS..
Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE BOSES Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

GEO. A. KIHL...

PEKIN,
ILLS.

Grows 12.000 Rose Plants
tXfX Grows 9.1100 Carnation '■ ,X ,X
'^'^ (irons 4,lHHlSmih.x - ««*««*'

FOR CUT FLOWER TRADE..

8;SS3S?*VWRITE HIMiVtiJSVSS

HKRDY SHRUBS.
WELL ASSORTED.

...$50.00 PER 1,000 ..

Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co.

PA.

PanslGS Worili Raising.

GOOD PLANTS, f-'-.ill ptr lOlill, or *1..MI p'r .=>(Kl.
LARGE PLANTS. W IHI per HIOO. orM.SUper .iOO.
BL 'OMING PLANTS. tl.SO per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.

199 GRANT AVE. JERSEY CiTY, N.d.

:!'.-in(.-h pots, WOO per 100.

3 00

Cyclamens 3

SmilaV 3-inch ppts. $3.50 per 100

Fine Stock.

W. G. KRABER,

125 Florence St., - NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

WANTED-A MAN

that thoroughl}- understands growing tea
roses; also two young men to assist in
propagating. Good wages and steady
einployment guaranteed to the right party.

BASSETT & WASHBIJR\,

HINSDALE, ILLINOIS.

FOR SALE.

Cheap for cash. 4 greenhouses containing 5.000
feet of glass: planted at present lo Carnation.s
and California Violets: in good shape. Solid
beds, situated on a 10-acre fruit farm containing
all the finest and choicest fruit. Will sell or
rent the farm. Plenty of water, windmill
power, hot water or steam. Reason for selling,
total blindness. Three miles from St. Louis.
.Address THOMAS E. CARROLL.

Clayton. Mo.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE

New Geranium Mme. Bruant.

I am al.te lo udw furnish this womii'i fu ili^linct
vjiriel' hy the hi'iidred and thousnnd. No Florist
can he wiihoiit this variety, being cert.iinly the fin-
est plant novelty oT the year. A large w^-ll rooted
stock ready now. Shipped to any pait of thf Union
hy mail or expre-s. prep .id, 75e per doz. ; $;j,00 perlOO;
?25.(H) per 1000. Cash with ord^r. Order at once, no
better stork oan be had. Address

FRED- SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland. 0.

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Decembek 2. 1897

BALTIMORE.

During the past week the elements
have given Baltimore and its vicinity
many varied experiences, and those of tlu-
trade know only too well the disastrous
results which sometimes occur when the
weather goes back on us by not attending;
to business. It is no exaggeration to say
that the mercury has been playing an ad
libitum cadenza' up and down the ther-
mometric scale from sunmier-heat to
freezing; while the barometer was equall\
as unstable. In consequence of which
good stuff was inclined to lie scarce, ami
the prices fluctuated accordingly.

In spite of the three unfavorable con-
ditions the Thanksgiving trade was gen-
erally brisk, both wholesale and retail
Violets and carnations are .steadily on the
increase and in great demand. Harrisii
and longiflorunis have put in an early
appearance at novelty prices, likewise a
few cvpripediums. Chrysanthemums are
.still holding their own, 'for there are yi t
lots of good blooms to be had. The
indiscriminate glut that could be bought
for "5 cents an armful " has materially
diminished only to make the price more
uniform on the 'better grades.

Several of our store keepers have had
an excellent sale of the high grade ferns
such as Farleven.se, Cordata compacta.
the Boston feriis, etc. Potted plants of
this character are gradually coming into
favor with the public.

The Gardeners' Club meeting on the
22nd of Nov., was quite largely attended.
Our president, Mr. James Pentland, was
in the chair and a second time disap-
pointed us bv his failure to read his essa\-
upon the culture of .\diantum Farleyense.
Mr. Pentland is quite a veteran in the
trade and is generally recognized as high
authoritv on the methods of the old
school. We hope soon to have the
pleasure of hearing this paper and profit-
ing bv its ad\nce.

Mr! Robert Patterson, of Madison
Street, has been dangerously ill for sev-
eral weeks, suff'ering from complications.
His fellow-craftsmen and friends hope for
his speedv recovery. Cn.\s. F. FE-\ST.

CONCENTRATED

Louisville To-
bacco E.xtract
_ of 30 decrees

density; one gallon i duals about 200 lbs of To-
bacco Stems: applied b.v spraying or evaporat-
ing; no more need of the nasty smoking; handier
and cheaper than Stems! Send One Dollar for
a trial gallon tin. The cheapest and 1 • ■■•
secticidt
is C o n
centratod

anon tin. inc cneainsi anu o'.^l m-

TOBACCO EXTRACT

AllSeedsmen should keep it. Address general depot.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
52 DEY STREET. NEW YORK.

^ HEADQUARTERS for J

{ American BeautieS ^

A BASSETT & WASHBtRN, Chicago ^

Mention THE Review when writing adver-
tisers.

A Field of Burpee's Pink Cupid Sweet Pea.

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I Tloral Calendars for florists |

V ORIGINAL AND NOVEL
¥ IN CONCEPTION.

VERY FLOWERY AND f
VERY ARTISTIC. ¥

Their appearance will be a surprise even to the craft.

Six different samples with prices on receipt of 20 cents in stamps.

DSN'U B. LONG,

BUFFALO, N. Y.

PUBLISHER. ¥

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Standard Ventilating Machine...,

,iV None Equal it in Strength and Durability, j^
•^f\ Nothing Flimsy or Complicated about it. '^Pv

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

E. HIPPARD,

YOUNQSTOWN, O.

"Florists" Get Your Plans and Estimates from

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Trade;

Greenhouses

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Works,

148156
RANDOLPH AVENLE,

Jersey City, N. J.

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61

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Sweet
Pea
I Burpee's
Pink
Cupid

This little wonder, like the
original Cupid, hails from Cali-
fornia, having been discovered by
C. C. Morse & Co., to whom we
paid fifteen hundred dollars cash
for the exclusive ownership when
there were onl.y lOHO seeds in ex-
istence. It is not a sport from the
I'li^'iiial White Cupid, but an act-
ual ilcjKirture from its parent,
the kill Blanche Perry. Inhabit
and mauiierof growth it is strict-
ly a Cupid, spreading from the
root, from a foot to eighteen
inches around, growing from six
to eight inches high, and shoots
up stems about six Inches long,
which bear, in full bloom at once,
from three to four handsome blos-
soms, all borne close to the end
of the sttm.

A SiXOLE PI..\XT; EXAi in K.\(.KAVEI) FKciJl .4 PHOTO(iK.\l'H c)F Bl R1-KE>. PINK CcPin.

The illustration above has been accurately engraved from a photograph of a single plant, grown In ordlnarv
held culture, lifted and set In a pot on a platform, for the purpose of photographing on a level with the camera
hvcry ]ihint In .lur tliMds In Callfondii and New York, and at Fordliook farm was absolutely true— a perfect
Ulaiu-ln' I-crr.v riiptd," Thr Flow.-i-s ar<- ajwa.vs of full size, measuring from oue and a quarter to one and three-
eighths In.'h.'s ii,Ti.« rli.' sliuichird -ciivitIii;.' a silver dollar.

Burpee's I'ink Cupid hears gencrall.v Ihree and sometimes four flowers lo a stem. The Illustration be-
low was accurately engraved from a photograph e.v.ictlv xatvbal size. The flowers are Identical with the
tall growing Blanche Fern' and nhvavs fully equal In size.

the first colored Cupid to follow
in inch and a half, but not over an Inch high, being developed

illy. It usually curves over a trifle at the top. partly' concave, which gives the standard a distinct shell-shaped appearance. The
ard IS a bright rose piiik, while the wings are pure white or light pink. The wings are very large and finely formed: when pressed
igainst the standard they extend fuUv a quarter of an inch beyond it ' = .

The flower itself is pretty enough, but ts attractiveness is doubled bv its association with CUPID-
the famous dwarf white.

The standard of the flower is wide, not infrequently measuring

laterally. " "- - - "> - ■ ■■- ■- ■■ ' ■?

standar"

back again

The substance of the blo.ssom is peculiarly heavy and it will appear fresh and vigorous in a glass of water long after its long-stemmed
parent has withered and died. The plant itself is vigorous and hardv, and those who had poor or indifferent .success with White Cupid
will find this variel.y easy to grow anywhere. The seed, which is hlark. is of wouderfuUv strong germination and the plant an early
bloomer, coming into bloom simultaneously with White Cupid. . =. e, v »uo.mi.v

T. .Though Hovvering early it continues in bloom very late, beiring a profusion of blossoms so thick as to completely hide the plant itself
It will be without a rival as a bedding and border annual, for its color and fragrance mike it a rare novelty.

In our field crops the past season, both in California and New York, a large piece of them looks as if the ground were literally strewn
with bright pink rose buds. No novelty of recent introduction has .such beauty and grace combined in it as has Burpee's PINK Cupid. It
IS also delightfully fragrant, and will be admired by everyone who sees it.

In regular sized packets (each containing twenty-four seeds): Per pkt.
25cts.; Spkts. for*1.00: per doz. pkts. $3.00. l-er 100 pkt.s. S>13.S0.

In half -sized packets (each containing twelve seeds): Per pkt. I.t cts. : 3
pkts. for 3.T cts. : or 10 pkts. for *I.OO. Fer loo pkt«. #7.S0.

Directions for culture in English. French and German printed upon each
packet.

TWO OF MANY.

REPORT FROM MR. ECKFORD.

Wem. Shropshire. England, September 13, 1S97.
Messrs. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila.. Pa.

Gentlemen:— I am pleased to tell you that the •'Pink Cupid" Sweet Pea you
were good enough to send me for trial has been a great success. White Cupid
has done much better than last year, but still not up to the Pink variety, which
holds its bloom better and consequently gives a much better display." I don't
think too much can be said in favor of Pink Cupid. At present, it occupies a
place of honor in dwarf Sweet Peas. I am, gentlemen,

Yours faithfully, Henry Eckfobd.

AHERICAN GARDENING.

Xew York, September 9, 1897.
Messrs W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Phila., Pa.

Gentlemen:— I have just returned from a trip to Jefferson County. New
York, where one of the most beautiful sights to me was a bed of Pink Cupid. It
was a mass of blossoms exhaling a delicious fragrance into the air; and that its
past had been equally grand was evidenced by the seed pods, while the promise
for the rest of the season lay i» the multitude of buds yet to expand. Truly as a
flowering beddcr Pink Cupid is a success.

Yours faithfully, Leonard Barron, Editor A. G.

FOR OTHER REPORTS see Special Catalogue mailed on application.

Wholesale Catalogue of Swrt t Peas for the trade only, giving testimonials
from expert Horticulturists in England. France, Germany and America, as to
the hardy growth and rare beauty of Burpee's I'iiik Cupid, will be mailed to
dealers on application.

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.

Seed Growers,

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The Weekly Florists^ Review,

December 3, 1897

WASHINGTON, D, C.

It is not generally knowti' by the flor-
ists outside of Washington, even those
at I ur gates, for Baltimore has only
within a week sent us word that they are
with us in our tight, that we have the
National Government as a competitor in
the cut flowei and plant trade.

It is an undeniable fact when I say
that every official holding a high office,
including cabinet officials, representa-
tives, justices of the supreme court, army
officials and others, are the beneficiaries
of boxes of cut flowers sent at regular
periods. The more prominent the offi-
cial, the more frequent the boxes.

Also that such plants as are necessary
for use during a reception are not only
furnished for the occasion, but delivered
at Uncle Sam's expense. At present
there is going the rounds of the various
firms here and elsewhere, an agent of
our powerful competitor getting prices on
plants for free distribution to the extent
of several thousand dollars.

Congress makes liberal appropriations
for the adornment of the public reserva-
tions and maintenance of greenhouses
for the necessary propagation and care of
plants solelv for these parks; but the cus-
tom of giving a few plants to members of
Congress has grown to such an extent
within the past few years, that it seri-
ously menaces the welfare of the florists.
I'rom a few plants it has grown at the
present time to include cut ilowers.

Congress legislated to have the plant
for the specific use to propagate and care
for plants to be used in the public parks,
but we find now houses in carnations,
s iiilax, roses, azaleas, poinsettias, Dutch
bulbs, chrysanthemums, etc.

The florists called upon the Commis-
sioner of Public Grounds, have also peti-
tioned the Secretary of War, and are now
getting a petition signed by the business
men of the city to present to Congress,
and are making every effort to get Uncle
Sam to withdraw, he being too powerful
and rich a rival to compete with.

The stores did a good business during
Thanksgiving week, prices being good.
Chrysanthemums were of good quality
and plentiful. Some excellent specimens
of J. Jones and Maud Dean were exhib-
ited at one of the local shows. Roses,
carnations and violets are coming in in
quantities and are fine. An F street firm
is cutting a fine lot of Harrisii, which
find a ready market.

W. H. K.

See the weekly price list of Ken-
nicott Bros. Co. in this issue. It
pays to boy at headquarters.

Good ventilating: apparatus is as
essential as a good house or a good
boiler. The best is none too good in
such an important matter and the
Evans' Challenge Ventilating Ap-
paratus is unquestionably the best.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

Cleary & Co.

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FOR FLORISTS

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Scarlet, Pink, Striped and Occulated. The
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SEED GROWERS

PHILADELPHIA

LAPURITE..

Single White Geranium

The liorets arc perfectly round, forming a
large compact truss of pure snow-white flower.'^
on strong footstalks, which literally cover
the plant when in full bloom. It is the most;
distinct and valuable Single White Geranium
in existence. Absolutely pure as a bedding
variety, and never burns under the rays of our
summer sun.

I take great pleasure in introducing this mag-
nificent new Geranium.

PHICE »3 OO PER UOZEX.

Send for circular giving full description.

FLORENCE ANTHONY, Florist,

HJI l>oii«l;iss Street.

lieadiiig:, Penii.

CLARK BROTHERS,

MANUFACTURERS OF

Paper Seed aM Bulb Ba3$

of every description, except Lithoqraphic Bags.

6i Ann Street.... NEW YORK.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

Jadoo Fibre Grows Prize -Winners

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If you want to buy to advantage

Buy of the Manufacturer

Floral Metal Designs
Cycas Palm Leaves ^
Wheat Sheaves

Unsurpassable in style and price.
Manufactured by me.

iniiol be beaten either in quality or
price. Prepared by me.

Manufacturer
of Metal
Floral
Designs...
Importer and
Dealer
in Florists'
Supplies.

The best at the lowest price.
Manufactured by me.

Also the finest bleached Italian Wheat by the case or pound. Immor-
telles, Cape Flowers, Mosswreaths, Baskets, Artificial and Porcelain
Flowers, Artificial I^eaves, Bouqtiet Papers, Doves. Natural and Dyed
Grasses, Pampas, Chenille, Wire and Wirework, Milkweeds, Va.ses. Tin-
foil, and

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Supply line ^Lt

e most
nable prices.

A. HERRMANN,

NEW YORK CITY.

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EAST THIRTY-FOIRTH STREET,

Now in Course of Preparation

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By WILLIAM SCOTT.

It -will cover the whole field of Commercial F'loriciilture, the articles arranged
alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy.

It will be a whole library in itself Thoroughly practical. Terse. Condensed.
It -will be published by the

Florists' Publishing Company

530-535 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO.

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Dei'embek 2. ISOT.

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For Evidence

that the claims
made for

FIBRE AND LIQUID

have been borne out by
practical results

See Next Page

Dkcembku •^. IS'jT.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid

As well as plants grown In them
have
been awarded

prizes

as

follows:

4

National Chrysaiitheimim Society, London, England, Nov., 1895.

Devon and Exeter Horticultural Societv.

Torquay Horticultural Societv.

Liverpool Horticultural Societv.

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, London.

New Orlean.s Horticultural Society, Nov., 1S96, II Firsts and 3 vSecond Prizes.

Exeter Horticultural Societv, April, 1897.

Bordeaux Agricultural College, June, 1S97.

Providence, Society of American Florists, August, 1S97. (Honorable mention
and recommendation for trial. 1

The Monmouth County Horticultural Societv, Sept., 1S97. First Prize for 6
Specimen Crotons; First Prize for Be.st Centre Piece for Table; First Prize
for 6 Specimen Plants of Dracaenas; Special Certificate of Merit for 6
Phrynium Variegatum; Special Certificate of Merit for Rustic Work with
plants grown in Jadoo Fibre.

Society of Vine Culture, Cognac, France, Sept., 1897.

Durban and Coast .Agricultural Society, South Africa, Sept., 1S97.

Penn.sylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, Nov. 1897. S Fir.st Prizes for
Chrysanthemuuis; i Second Prize for Chrysanthemums; 2 Prizes for Cro-
tons; I First Prize for Asparagus Sprengerii; i Second Prize for Asparagus
Sprengerii; i Special Prize for Dracaenas; i Prize for Window Box filled
with Ornamental Foliage Plants.

Bordeaux, France, Nov., 1897. Silver Medal for Chrvsanthemums.

Birmingham, England (Bingley Hall), Nov., 1S97. Special Certificate of Merit
for Jadoo Fibre and Liquid and First Prize for Cyclamens.

From the Pennrock Co., Wilmington, Del., winners of the largest Prize at the
Exhibition of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Nov., 1897

"In regard to your inquiry about Jadoo Liquid and Fibre we beg to state that we have used it this last season
with good results. We grew our Exhibition plants of Chrysanthemums, which took first prize at the Penn.sylvania
Show, in soil up to ten-inch pots. In those sized pots the plants became very sick and all the leaves turned
yellow. We then shifted them into Jadoo Fibre and the result was simply wonderful. The plants quickly
regained lost vigor and the leaves gradually assumed their natural green color. On becoming pot bound we
used the Liquid twice a week and this was all the fertilizer we used. We have had excellent results also
with Asparagus Sprengerii, Crotons and large Ferns grown in the Fibre and shall use it more extensively
hereafter."

FOR PRICES AND FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS

The American Jadoo Co.,

817 FAIRMOINT AVE., PHIIADELPHIA, PA.

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Dkckmbek 2. 18!t7.

ECONOMIZE

BIN FUEL

BY USING

S. TAPLIN'S

merits 1 Claim for It over
any other Boiler

^

PATENTS

ALREADY GRANTED
IN

UNITED STATES

GERMANY
CANADA
BELGIUM

ElSf GLAND

FRANCE

Double Jtction Clav attd Slack Burning
Bot (Uater Boiler

Firs:(. It can be worked with the cheapest kind of fuel. In this case, the fuel consists of clay and
hard coal screenings in about equal parts. Such fuel cannot be used in any other boiler to advantage,
for the reason that it takes too long before the required beat is given off. This objection is met in my
double furnace boiler by arranging the tires alternately, and while one fire is burning up. the other is
giving off the required heat.

iStcofui. The economy in time required in attending fires. One fire started the first day with part
of a charge which is allowed to take fire when the furnace is filled up, requires scarcely any further
attention until cleaned out on the third day. Second fire, started on the second day, runs till fourth
day, giving each fire forty-eight hours.

Third. As one fire is taking care of the boiler, the other is allowed to burn out clean; no partly-
burned fuel being wasted, as is -so often the case in other boilers.

Fourth. When fires have burned out. nothing is left in furnace but light, brittle clinkers and
dust— the latter making a splendid material for propagating in place of sand: also for mixing with soil
for potting, and benches for roses, etc.. as nearly all plants like it. The clinkers are much better than
gravel or broken brick for making walks; also for concrete for under-ground walls or foundations.

Fifth. 'J'here is no smoke, consequently no soot. The boiler is set in brick-work, with soot doors
so arranged that every part can be reached and any dust that settles wiped out in a few minutes, as
well when fires are burning as when out, thus avoidng loss of heat by letting fires out to clean fines.

siHh. The boiler consists of four-inch water spaces all of which are exposed to direct heat both
below and above. No tubes are used, so there is no trouble with replacing tubes every few years, as is
necessary in any hot-water boiler that is out of use four or five months in the year.

Seventh. Simplicity of construction. It can be easily cast or made of wrought iron or steel, welded
or riveted.

Fif/hth. The same principle can be adapted to special advantage in the construction of steam boilers,
where waste or any kind of cheap fuel, such as coal screenings, sawdust, spent tan bark, pressed hay or
peat bog. is used. ' With all such fuel, the fire requires frequent feeding, and every time fuel is thrown
in. the fire is deadened by the amount of cold air admitted. Every practical engineer knows the loss of
power caused bv constantly opening the furnace door.

Ni/ith. The great power of the boiler. One having over five thousand feet of four-inch pipe, which
was in use through the last severe winter, did the work formerly done by three number seventeen and
one number fifteen Hitching's boilers, and the cheap fuel used cost less than the hard coal to run one
Hitchings number seventeen would have cost for the same time.

Ttiith. Where a little warmth is required, as is so often the case for roses, till quite late into
summer and very early in the fall, a fire can be started about every three days, and with draft shut off
it will keep a steady warmth in the pipes at ii cost of fuel and attendance which must be seen to be
believed. With other boilers, time and fuel are such important items, that fires are dropped as early as
possible and started again in the fall often after mildew has got in its destructive work.

I expect it will be extensively used in Europe, where economy is almost a science.

930 to I026 WEST FORT STREET.
DETROIT, niCH.

S. TAPLIN, Florist and Nurseryman...

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^^ Best General Insecticide on the Market ^^

Time and Experience have Proven this.
For Sale by all Seedsmen.

ROSE LEAF" SAVES FLORISTS MONEY.

^t^ For free booklet, write to

LOIISVILLE SPIRIT CIRED TOBACCO CO.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

HOLLY

BOUQUET GREEN •

CUT FLOWERS

PALMS AND FERNS I

■J* .,4 ,4

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering^. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating: Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

I Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
' season at lowest market rates.

GERANIIMS.

pre?

: rami Bedders and other
new and fancy kinds: SU.iXM).
iiriit.es. strong rooted fl.OO per 100 ex-
s. ^1 'jri mail.

PAIVI^IFQ Mv standard assortment, best
r/AIUIl_0. and latest productions, 40,000, 40c
per UK) express: .^0 mailed for i^c to tr.v them
aside any other. Seed of same, 1,000, 20c.

Bedding Begonias, Coleus, Petunia. Verbena,
etc.. in season. List of Geraniums and othtr
stock. UANIKLK HKKK,

Lancaster, Pa.

GERANIUMS'^

In 2'4-in. pots, e.ttra strong, IS.OO
per 100. Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt,
Beaute Poitevine. La Favorite,
Bruant. ^^.i i m^^

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MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Thanksgiving daj-, universally ac-
knowledged as "Turkey day," is also be-
coming a "Flower day." Invitations for
dinner are usually reciprocated by a box
of flowers. Dinner parties are given and
table decorations are in order, hence the
florist comes in for a good share of the
trade given on the day of thanks. All
social clubs had open house and decora-
tions were numerous. John Rost cap-
tured the largest job, he doing the work
for the Calumet Club's annual hop on
this day. Trade on the whole exceeded
last vear, good stock Ijeing very scarce.

Colli weather has struck us and stock
has shortened u|) considerably. Carna-
tions are especially scarce and readily
fetch I1.50 to j;2.oo per 100. Roses run
from f2.oo to $7,.oo for second grade,
$5.00 to $6.00 for extra choice. Violets
are coming in and are of fine quality.
Romans and paper whites are also selling
well.

Binzell & Kellner are the latest addi-
tion in the way of new firms here, hav-
ing opened at 314 Third street.

Ellis iV: Pollworth are putting in a new
boiler at their palm houses, for safety in
extreme cold weather.

George W.\shington.

WOTHERSPOON
WATERING POT.

QUALITY. Wotherspooii's name on an.v

_? ! galvanized iron article for

florists' use is a guarantee that it is the best
article of tlie kind made.

PERFECTION FUMICATOR.

(WITH W.\TEl< TAMi.)

My aim in these goods has been quality:
having from time to time added such im-
provements as would be beneficial and
strengthening to the article, at the same time
getting the price down to such a figure as to-
make the goods popular with the trade in gen-
eral. For sale by leading seed houses and
wholesale supply men throughout the United
States.

James R. Wotherspoon,

124 North 3rd St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Every Florist

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Should have a copy of my 1898 catalogue devoted
exclusively to

Acquainted

with your fellow-craftsiren.
We will introduce you. E.very
subscriber to the Florists"
Review is requested to sei d
to the editor a cabinet size
phoiofirraph with name and
address on back, for use in
our

General

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ATTENTION FLORISTS.

It will be to your advantage to look into the
Merits of the

Scollay "Invincibk"

l)Ot Ulatcr Boiler

IT IS ALL THAT ITS NAME IMPLIES,
AND DON'T FORGET IT

Cuts and full information mailed on application

Farmington. Conn.. March 9, 18%.

Dear Sir: — The ••INVINCIBLE'' boiler you
placed in my Carniition houses I am ple:ised to
say. has given me great saiisf action. It has done
all that you claimed it would do and could have
done more if call* d upon. I did not have lo run
theboiler hardeven when thethermometerstood
18 degrees below zero outside: it has proven it-
self lo be •"Invincible" in every respect. I find-
it to be a very economical boiler.

The one thing I like about it is that the heat
does not all go up the chimney, which cannot be
said about other makes of toilers I have on my
place.

Your PORTABLE boiler I have run for three
years and find it to be very economical and has
done its work well in every way. Your boilers
will do a great deal more than you claim for
them. They are both •Invincible."
Yours very truly.

HUGH CHESNEY, Florist.

Westbuby Station, Queens Co., N. Y.

March 10, 1896.
Dear Sir: — It gives me great pleasure to in-
form you that the ■'Invincible" boiler you put in
my latest greenhouses has given me the greatest
•satisfaction in every detail.

All the good qualities you claim for it I have
oiind to he just as represented by you and in
'Very way I highly recommend it. "
Very truly,
MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL HONE.

Jno. A. Scollay,

231 Water St.
NEW YORK.

74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, N.Y.

A\Z-'oAZZ

EVER-Y

Description

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

Allen. C. H -3

American Bulb Co . 49
American

Jadoo Co M. 6S

Amling, E. C 31

Anthony Florence. 63

Baker, W. J 25

Baldwin, \. J S8

Barnard, W,W. & Co. 5.=.
Bassett &

Washburn 27, 59

Berger. H, H.&Co.. 48

Blanc, A, & Co 3S

Boeraer,Fred 4'_

BoTd. J. H. H 311

Breitmeyer & .-^ons. 4:.
Burpee, W. Atlee

& Co 61

Carroll. Thomas E. . •■)9

Clark Bros i^2

Cleary & Co 62

Clucas &

BoddinKton Co — n8
Cottage Gardens . 47

Dillon. J. L 48

Dorner. F. &

Sons Co 44

Dreer. H. A 51

Eggert, August 70

Elliott, W. H 46

Ellis & Poll worth 41
Emmans, George M .54
Esler, JohnG,,secy 54

Gibbons, H. W 30

Graham, Hugh 39

Grossman. CM ^4

Heac.ock, Jos 56

Hagenburger, Carl , TO
Hancock,

Geo. & Son —
Heinl. John G...
Herrmann. A.. . .

Herr, A. M

Herr. D, K

Herrington, A. .
Hill. E. G. & Co,

Hippard,E

Hunt, E, H 39

Jacob, Chas,W.& Co 31

Joosten. C. H 57

Kasiing. W. F 28

Keeler, J,G 70

Keenan's Seed Store 54

Kelsey, H. P 31

Kennicott

Bros. Co . . .
Kraber, W, C
Krick.W, C.

Kuehn, C. A 34

Kuhl, George A 59

Lager & Hurrell .... 38
Lippincott,

Ml.ss C. H 68

Littleiield. H. F.... 66
Lockland
Lumber Co 71

60

66

28

36, 37
... .59
...70

Long, 1). B.
Louisville

Tobacco Co.
Lynch. W. E.,
MacDonald &

McManus 25, 32

Millang&Co 33

Moninger. J. C. Co.. 69
Moon.SamuelC..48. 59

Moore & Simon 62

Morris Floral Co.... 33
Mound City Cut

Flower Co 59

Nanz& Neuner 54

Palmer, R. T. Co... 28
Pay ton & Bennett.. 48
Pennock, Samuel S. 35
Pierson. F. R. Co... 43
Plentv'sHort. Wks, 60
Prince, A, G. &Co.. 24
Quaker City Mch. Co 67

Randall, A. L 30

Reasoner Brothers. 33
Redfleld. Bradley, -. 70

Reed & Keller 48

Regan Printing

House 26

Reid, Edward 25

Reinberg Brothers. 26

Renter, S. J 42

Rice, M.&Co 72

Rogers Park Floral

Co 30

Rolker, Aug, & Sons 60

Russell. S J 59

Salter, VV. H 70

Schillir, J. L 68

Schmidt, J. C. & Co 33
Schneider, Fred,... 59
Schwahn'sSons.J.G 4K

Scollav, John A 69

Simmons, W. P. & Co .t4
Smith, Nathan &Son52

Smith, Wm.C 35

Smith, W. &T, Co.. 48

Soltau, C 59

Standard Fertilizer

Co 58

Steflens, E 58

Storrs & Harrison

Co 46

Stumpp & Walter Co 25

Swayne, Wm 42

Taplin, S 66

Vaughan, McKellar

& Winterson 31

Ward, C, W 47

Weaiherby, G. W.. 58

Weber. H. & Sons
Whitton & Sons..30
Winter & Glover,..
Wittbold. George..
Witterstaetter.R .

Wors, C. W -

Wotherspoon.Jas.R 68
Young. Thomas, Jr 53

Drive in Terns

titi

WE MUST HAVE ROOM

3H-inch pots in eight varieties, at IB.50 per
100: J30.00 per 1,000. These are as large as many
3-inch Ferns and good healthy stock. Ferns,
,'!-inLh, twenty varieties, W5.00 per li"i.

GOGOS WEDD&LlflNfl

3'iinch pots, at $f>.i"i per 100. j.'..nd color-
growing plants.

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SAMPLES FOR STAIVIPS.

B. REDFIELD,

GLENSIDE, PA.

2- year

field-

Hybrid Perpetual Roses

grown, in assortment, at 8c. Lighter plants,
line for potting, Held-grown, at 4c. CLEMATIS
VIRGINUNA, sweet scented small white flower. 3-
year. tine, at 5c, Also, in cellar. Grapes, Cur-
runts, Guosetierrier., larg>' flowered Clematis, &c.

W. H. SALTER. Rochester. N.Y.

Cyclamen for Christmas.

4-inch pots *3..50 per d.iz., *3tl.lXJ per 100

5-inch pots 4.00 per doz.

6-inLh pots 6.iH»perdoz.

UOON'VINi:, from 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER

AUG. EGGERT. Florist. East St. Louis, ill.

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We arf a day late with this first num-
ber but bv next%veek we shall have the
new machinery in good running order
and will appear promptly on tune. We
return thanks to our advertisers for their
generous orders and shall spare no effort
to make the investment a profitable one
for them.

In our advertising pages you will find
numerous offers of Christmas greens.
You will find these advertisers prompt
and reliable, and their prices as reason-
able as those of any house in the trade.
We ask for them a fair share of your
orders. .

To THE many friends who sent in their
subscriptions in response to the bare an-
nouncement that we would issue a new-
paper we beg to return our sincere
thank's, and we assure them that the con-
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For Sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers
The Perfect Flower Pot Handle and Hanger.

Is used for lifting ]>Iants out of jardinieres, also
for hanging up plants for decorations on walls, etc.
Will sustain a weight of 100 pounds.

No. I, will tit from 2 to 5-inch pot«. per dozen. 35c.;
No. a, will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots, per dozen, 50c; No.
3, will tit from 8 to 12-inch p»>tB, per dozen. 60c. Post-
age 10c extra per dozen ; saniiile pair, Uic, postpaid.

W.C.KRICK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.

GOOD STOCK.

l)rata*na Indivisa. 6-in . 20 to 24-in. high. 118 per ItHt.

•• i^j-in.. 1» to 20 in. high, strong, »10 pr 100
Pteris Tremula, 6-ln., strong, 820 per 100.
Assorted Ferns, 5 and 6-in.. tlne.82pcr dozen.
Pandanus Utilis, 3-in.. stiong, 17 per 100.
Ficus Elastica, 5-in., 15 to 18 in. high. Ub per 100.
5-in.,18 to 24 in. high, S70 per 100.
Adiantum Cuneatum. 3-in..*6 per 100.
Grevillea Robusta. 3 and 4-in., »6 per 100.
Otaheite Oranyes, i-ia., i to 10 fruits, $3.50 per dozen.
Carnations. Kloia Hill, rooted cutting.s.*5 per 100,
Geranium, Mme. Bruant. 2^*" -H per 100.
S. A. Nutt,2>^-in..f;)per 100.
LaFavorlte. 2H-in., 83 per 100.
H. A. Nutt, rooted cuttings, 820 per 1,000.
" Mme. Salleroi. 2-in.. 82 per 100.

Rose Creraniums, 2i<J-in.,83 pel 100.

Chrj'santlieinunis, standard varieties, bench or pot
stock plants, II per dozen.

TERMS, CASH. STOCK W NO. I CONDITION.

CARL HACENBURCER,

MENTOR. OHIO.

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We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

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Vol. I.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 9, 1897.

No. 2.

The Garden of Hardy Plants at Lincoln Park, Chicago.

THE GARDEN OF HARDY PLANTS
AT LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO.

The illustration shows the perennial
border in Lincoln Park, Chicago, as it
appeared Sept. 15th last. Most of the
taller native perennials were then in
bloom and the gorgeous leaf tints from
nature's glowing palette had begun to
reveal themselves. All the trees bore
exceptionally fine leafage this year and it
was comparatively free from the defacing

inroads of destructive insects to the end
of the season.

Beginning with the lowest group at the
right of the picture, the prominent plant?
in bloom are the tall western sunflower
(Helianthus orgyalis), New England
aster (rosea), tall strrate-leaved sun-
flower, perennial phlox, Golden Glow
rudbeckia, with Egandale canna and
bocconia in the center, and Perilla nau-
kinensis at the extreme left point.

The second group at the right has in

addition to the plants named a bunch of
the very .strong small headed sunflower
(H. microcephalus, Tor. and Gray — H.
parviflorus, Brunk.), with ricinus in the
center and phj-sianthus and ipomtea ( I.
rubro-ca;rulea i climbing over the shrub-
bery in the rear. Well to the front of the
group ma\' be seen the bold star - like
flowers of the giant yellow hibiscus ( H.
manihot ) which bloomed freely all
through October this year.
The third point at the right consists of

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unusually tall masses of Golden Rod

( SoHdago canadensis and S. serotina ),
ricinus. Golden Glow rudbeckia, Helian-
thus doronicoides, Hibiscus manihot and
Amarantluis speciosus, edged by peren-
nial phlox.

At the left the lower point shows
ricinus, masses of heleniura, boltonia,
New England aster ( purple ), and Dolic-
hos japonica climbing to the trees at back.

The second point at the left has masses
of helenium, boltonia. Giant Daisy ( Pyre-
thrum uliginosum ), Helianthus decap-
etalus, Eulalia japonica. Phlox decussata
varieties, and Aster Utvis.

In the middle of the view is a group of
sunflowers (Helianthus doronicoides)
which attained a height of twelve feet
this sunnner, and bloomed profusely.
Prominent in the same section were some
plants of Virginia tobacco, much admired
for their bold leaves and pretty flowers
which continued to appear long after
many apjiarently hardier plants had
ceased to bloom.

Among late blooming plants the most
remarkable is Aster trinervis, a small
shrubby looking plant with leaves lobe-
toothed somewhat like a chrysanthemum,
medium sized, dark jmrpie heads. It
came into bloom late in October and was
still in full flower Nov. 15. Last year it
had not bloomed when hard frost set in.

J. H.

A FEW PERENNIALS FOR CUT
FLOWER PURPOSES.

When we look over the list of hardy
plants we are puzzled by the great variety
of good things suitable for this purpose,
and to select a half dozen of the best
species is a rather difficult task, for it
.seems almost inipossilile for me to decide
on any one of them in preference to an-
other. It would be comparatively easy
to prepare a list of a hundred species, but
the average florist of moderate means
has neither time nor space to waste on a
large collection and only cares to have a
few things perhaps which grow and bloom
readily with the least possible care and
attendance.

Below I will mention a few of the many
worthy species which will succeed in any
ordinary garden soil and require only
every day treatment. Anybody may
grow them successfully in field rows,
hoeing and cultivating them in the same
manner as we would a row of corn or
potatoes. No protection is needed for
them in the severest weather; they can
be depended upon to bloom profusely
every season and their flowers are ex-
tremely useful in the home trade, at least
with us, for we can alwa\'s use up the
whole of the crop to the last flower.

Early in spring the hardy candytuft
(Iberis sempervirens) furnishes us with a
great quantity of very serviceable white
flowers which are almost indispensable in
making up designs or baskets. They are
also much in demand in loose bunches
where a cemetery trade is carried on ; be-
ginning so early as May, it will continue
well into June. The elongated racemes
can be cut with stems eight to ten inches
long, they keep perfectly fresh for a week
or more in water, and are of the purest

snowy white. Within a small space we
may accommodate quite a large number
of plants which can remain in the same
position for an indefinite period; the older
theplants are the more flowers we may ex-
pect from them. Propagation by cuttings
in autumn, winter or spring, or by seeds,
are the means of increasing the stock.
Old stools will not divide readily, Init un-
der good treatment one-year-old cuttings
will form bushy little plants and flower
quite freely the first season. Soon after
flowering we should not neglect to shear
the plants back evenly and rather close
to the ground so as to encourage an even,
vigorous growth of stout and straight
stems.

I. corraaefolia is several weeks later and
has broader, flat flower-heads when first
opening becoming elongated as the re-
maining buds open out from the center.
This is a robust, stout growing species,
but somewhat dwarfer than the first
named. Both will force readily in winter
and years ago were used extensively as a
winter cut flower, especially around Eas-
ter. Very little heat is required to bring
them out and I do not see wh\' they should
not now be profitable in the home trade
of the average florist. When planted in
pots on the approach of spring and placed
in a cold frame they will be in fidl bloom
at Decoration Day. Good prices can be
demanded for well-shaped plants and
quantities of them can be disposed of an-
nualh- in the retail trade.

For a second choice I would recommend
the pyrethrums, single and double. The
China aster-like flowers are borne on long,
stiff stems, are of good size and very
handsome. They vary in color from
white to deep bright crimson and are a
most popular flower in their season (June
and July), but not enough of them are
grown anywhere to supply the market
regularly. We can grow them cheaply
in field rows and they should remain there
undisturbed for .some years. The .stock
is increased readily by division in fall or
early spring, or also just after the flower-
ing season is over, l.iut not much bloom
may be expected from newly divided
plants, especially where they are cut up
to one or two crowns. Rank fresh ma-
nure should not be used in the soil, still
they like a rich and somewhat moi.st b>it
well drained ground, where the individual
flowers attain greater size t>nd substance
and are also richer in color. As these
plants grow two feet or a little over in
height, we must provide a support of
some sort for them; stakes, at intervals
of eight or ten feet, and twine stretched
on both sides of the row, as recommended
for achilleas, is the quickest and most
economical way 1 know of. The stems
are stiff enough to uphold the flower in
closely planted beds where one plant sup-
ports the other, but in rows the wind and
rain may break them down if left without
the aid of the twine. As soon as the
flowering season is past, we should go
over the plants and cut out all remaining
parts of stems down to the ground. This
will induce the young side-growth spring-
ing from the old crowns to start more
vigorously, and when this is attended to
early enough, generally insures a fairly
good fall crop of flowers. Some cata-
logue descriptions are rather misleading

by calling some varieties ' 'fiery scarlet" or
"brilliant scarlet." I have never seen
any varieties which could be considered
a scarlet, though many of the sorts de-
scribed as such have come under my
observation; they are very brilliantly
colored, but I can not lind any real
scarlet among them.

The flowers of this most valuable hardy
plant can be used in every imaginable
way, the same as we employ at the pres-
ent season the chrysanthemum; in vases,
bouquets, or in all sorts of room or table
decorations and designs, they are always
attractive and universally admired by
everybody. All our attempts to force the
pyrethruni during winter or spring have
been unsatisfactory, and I doubt whether
we ever will be able to offer any of these
charming flowers at any other time but
their natural flowering season.

For No. 3, the golden yellow Anthemis
tinctoria may be found a profitable sub-
ject. Single, daisy-like flowers are always
in great demand, and there is no more
profuse bloomer of this descriptioii than
this composite during the summer months,
beginning in July and lasting until fall.
It is a compact, bushy grower, and per-
fects hundreds of flowers on long, wiry
.stems in its sea.son. Propagates quickly
by division; small pieces will .soon spread
and form large plants in a .single .season,
therefore plenty of room should be al-
lowed in the rows at planting time; eight-
een inches is the average height of the
plants, and when the ground is not too
poor or dry, a succession of bloom may
be expected until late in fall. They are
excellent keepers even in the hottest
weather, and are generally used in loose
bunches for vases, etc.

The light and airy, rather narrow pani-
cles of Phlox suffruticosa in variety are
without rival among the summer and fall
flowers for general purposes. Their col-
ors are more delicate than those we find
in the decussata section and the florets
are not so closely arranged in the pani-
cles. The stem is considerably thinner,
the foliage narrow, deep, glossy green,
not disfigured by mildew at any time as
is the case frequently with the other, and
the whole appearance of the panicle is
decidedly graceful in every detail. None
of them grow taller than eighteen or
twentv inches. They flower considerably
earlier than the ordinary decussatas and
bring a succession of bloom until No-
vember.

Why this section should have been
neglected for so long a time is a mystery
to me, for thev possess so many superior
qualities which should entitle them to
universal attention, much more so than
the large family of decussatas, of which
new varieties of more or less value are
sent out everv year, while the undoubt-
edly more graceful and slender form has
received hardly any additions in the last
thirty or forty years, though it would not
be more difficult to raise new varieties of
this than the other. While the robust
growth of the conunon species requires
frequent divisions, our favorite can remain
undisturbed for five or six years; an an-
nual topdressing in early spring is enough
to encourage all the underground eyes
into healthy growth, and when the first
panicles are cut in June, the eyes at the

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75

Ibcris Sempervirens. Perennia's for Cut Flowers.

base of the old stalk will in turn form
new flower stems, thus keeping up a
succession until frost stops all further
growth; but where the flowers are left to
mature and decay on the plants we must
not expect a great quantity of flowers after
their first blooming. They are propa-
gated either by cuttings or divisions,
preferably in the early spring.

In August and September the helian-
thuses are generally in great demand.
Various good sorts may be recommended,
but if only one kind is to be planted, H.
laetiflorus is by all means the one which
takes best in the market. The flowers
are of medium size, very regularly shaped,
brilliant yellow in color, and the heads
are just heavy enough to slightly bend
over the stems so as to add to the general
graceful appearance of the long sprays.
Two rows of petals make this a semi-
double variety, otherwise it very nearly
resembles H. rigidus in h bit and growth.
About five feet is its height. It is easily
increased by division; no special care is
needed in successful!}' growing this plant.

but too dry a situation should be avoided.
As I am restricted to but half a dozen
species, we are nearing the end. Only
one more is to be mentioned, and with so
much material to select from, considering
everything, I decide in favor of the often
mentioned Anemone japonica. We can
work these up everywhere, m large and
small decorations, in vases, baskets, or
designs, with long or short stems. They
are never objected to, and come at a time
when desirable white flowers are not
overplenty. I have seen it recommended
many times to give these plants a place
partially shaded by trees, but have never
seen them in such situations to grow as
vigorously and bloom so abundantly as
they will in full exposure to the sun. Old
plantings will attain a height of six feet,
tlie whole sides and tops a mass of buds
and bloom and the foliage large and
luxuriant. No such results can be ex-
pected for the first two years after plant-
ing, whether we use small young plants
or several well developed old crowns in
a hill to start with. If we are in posses-

sion of only a] few old plants, root cut-
tings an inch or so long can be potted
singly in small pots, and this is a quick
way of working up a stock. In spring
the young plants should be planted out in
their permanent position; these will gen-
erally bloom freely the first fall and
increase their crop with every succeeding
year. Nobody can afford to do without
a row or bed of this useful and profitable
plant. K.

SUPPORT OF FLOWER SHOWS.

In a report of the New York Gardeners'
Society's exhibition published in a con-
temporary, it is written that "it is evident
that the key to New York's appreciation
and support of flower shows has not yet
been discovered." It strikes me very
forcibly that tlie same may be said of any
other city's appreciation and support on
this continent. In none of the accounts
does it appear that the shows have aroused
that enthusiasm which brings everybody
—young and old, rich and poor— out to
see them. I am not one of those who be-
lieve that this enthusiasm can be aroused
in a single year, but I do believe that the
key that will unlock the first and most
important door of the safe in which this
enthusiasm is stored is nothing else than
the p?-/ee of aduiissicm. Of course the
show must be a good one — they gener-
ally are good, though more attention
might be paid to small details than is usu-
ally done — but what is the use of having
a good show if the people don't come and
see it ? In this city when the show was
open on Thank.sgiving dav the hall was
always simply jammed both afternoon
and evening, the price of admission being
twenty-five cents; the people were all out
for a good time and they did not mind so
nnich what money they spent. But this
year the show was held earlier by two
weeks, and it was a better show, but the
crowd did not come, the reason being I
contend that the crowd thought they
could not afford it. The show was open
frei: for a few hours on Sunday- afternoon
(this not being advertised unti'l after 8 p.
m. on the Saturday! and an admiring and
most orderly crowd filled the building all
the time. I mention this instance to
demonstrate the fact tliat the crowd wants
to attend these shows but (except on a
holiday) cannot or will not pay the ad-
mission fee.

Twenty-five cents certainlv does not
seem to be nmch, and to those' who always
attend any way it does not amount "to
much, but to by far the larger portion of
the population of a city who live fully up
to their income it ainounts to a great
deal, especially when the wife, mother-in-
law, daughters, cousins or aunts have to
be taken too .

Now no show is really successful unless
it is attended by a great number of peo-
ple, in proportion to the population of the
city in which the show is held. Those
who love flowers and have plenty of
money can be easily brought, and some
will come to show their good clothes, but
there are those who love flowers and have
very little money, and many more who
don't know anything about flowers into
whom it is desirable to instil the love for

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them, and it is these two latter classes it
is so necessary to get at in order to make
an all ronnrl successful show . Would a
ten cent day draw them out ?

I would suggest for a four da\- show in
cities from 100,000 to 200,000 population,
twentv-five cents the first day when
things are in a rather disordered condi-
tion and the exhibits probably not all in,
fiftv cents the second day when every-

thing should be in and in perfect order;
this would be the fashionable day for the
upper ten, twenty-five cents the third day
and ten cents for the fourth daj' which
should if possible be a Saturday or in
some places Sunday, In ver\' large cities
the prices for the first two days might be
higher perhaps, but leave the last da)' at
ten cents.

Toronto. A. H EwiNG.

THE NEW CYPRIPEDIUM EDWIN
LONSDALE.

The interest that is usually manifested
upon the appearance of the first born fol-
lowing the union of two illustrious indi-
viduals ha,s not been lacking in regard to
the recent advent of the new c_\-pripedium
as above named. Both of your trade con-
temporaries give some prominence to the
statement that it is the first Rothschildian-
um cross vet raised and flowered.

"K," of Philadelphia, see American
FloriH of November 20, page 588, has let
his enthusiasm get the better of his judg-
ment, or otherwise badly ignored facts
when making such a statement that it is
"the first American cypripedium ever
raised and flowered." This is a very poor
connnentar\- on the excellent work that
was done and the superb varieties that
were raised and flowered by Mr. Gray
when in charge of Jno. H. Grave's unique
collection of "cyps" at Orange, which
good work still goes on and from Mr.
Grave's collection has emanated some of
the verv finest latter day hybrids. Again,
our friend Geo. Savage, in charge of the
Kimball collection at Rocliester, fre-
quently flashes forth evidence that he is
not sleeping among his "cyps." How
many American raised "cyps" went to
Europe from the Pitcher & Manda collec-
tion at Short Hills ? This is enough, how-
ever, to show how much K's assertion is
at variance with facts.

In the report of the Philadelphia show
that appeared in the pages of your other
contemporary, the Florists' 'Exchnnge,
Nov. 13, page 1034, I read theCj-p. Edwin
Lonsdale is the first cross from Roths-
childianum that has ever bloomed.

It is decidedly late in the day to claim
for it the honor of being the first born,
there are so many others that have come
before. Just how many hybrids there are
of which C. Rothschildianumis one of the
parents I am not sure, but this newly re-
corded first-born is certainly the ninth.

F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, England,
have raised and sent out four, their
names and parentage being Massavanum

(superciliare X Rothschildianum), A. De
Lairesse (Curtisi X Rothschildianum),
Mars (Harrisianum X Rothschildianum),
and Neptune (lo-grande X Rothschild-
ianum). From the great collection of T.
Statter, Stand Hall, Manchester, England,

has appeared two. Lord Derby (Roths-
childianum X superbiens), Excelsior
( Rothschildianum X Harrisianum ) , From
the R. I. Measure's collection has come
Y'mir (Hookeri X Rothschildianum), and
\V. R. Lee records the name of its
raiser, the cross being (superbiens X
Rothschildianum). After all these comes
in proper sequence Mr. Clinkaberr%-'s new
hvbrid Edwin Lonsdale (Rothschildianum
X barbatum superbum), and in justice to
Mr, Clinkaberry I would like to remark
that where his own description of the new
varietv has been printed elsewhere, no
absurd claims are advanced.

A course in cypripediums would appear
to be in order or is certainly needed at
some of the winter meetings of the flor-
ists' societies. A. Herrington.

Madison, N. J.

CATTLEYAS CHRYSOTOXA AND
GIGAS.

The home of these beautiful cattleyasis
the State of Antiaguia in Colombia,
where occasionally thej- are found grow-
ing together. Cattleya chrysotoxa is be-
coming exceeding!}- scarce and is conse-
quently difficult to obtain. Plants of this
beautiful species are seldom seen except
in private greenhouses, where its striking
colors always attract attention. The
sepals and petals are pale yellow and the

Cattleya Chrysotoxa.

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77

Cattleya Gigas.

lips velvety crimson, veined with golden
yellow. It flowers here mostly during
the .summer months, beginning with
June.

C. gigas, although not so striking in
colors as the preceding one. is neverthe-
less one of our best and finest cattleyas
for summer flowering purposes that we
have. The flowers are ver\' large and
showy, the sepals and petals of which are
of a rosy color with a large, broad lip
with deep purple, anil with two yellow
blotches in the throat.

Where the two above mentioned cat-
tleyas grow there is occasionally a nat-
ural h\brid found, which for beauty
eclipses the parents; it is, however, scarce
and commands fanc)- prices whenever
found.

C. gigas is one of the most desirable
kinds for florists to grow wherever orchid
flowers are required in the summer
months. The demand for this class of
flowers at that time of the year is on the
increase and is likely to assume greater
proportions than ever in the near future.
The flowers sell readily at good prices.

The culture of C. gigas and that of C.
chrysotosa is more or less the same.
They delight in the sunny end of the
cattleya house, suspended in baskets.
When growing they require plenty of
water, admitting air at every possible op-
portunity. L.^GER & HURRELL.

Summit, N. J.

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

The following varieties are, from our
observation, the most reliable and profita-
ble for a florist to grow. There are
others, undoubtedly, but these will cover
the whole season and can everyone be
depended upon.

White: Mrs. H. Robinson, Frank
Hardy, Mayflower, Mrs. J. Peabody,
Niveus, Mrs. Jerome Jones.

Yellow: Miss G. Bramhall, Major
Bonuaflton, Miner\-a, Golden Wedding,
Modesto, H. W. Rieman.

Pink: Glory of the Pacific, lora, Vi-
viand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin, Enninilda,
Maud Dean.

CRIM.SON: Wm. Seward, G. W. Childs.
And in the anv other class we will place
Silver Cloud. '

Mrs. Robinson stands supreme as tJtc
earliest white. Its only fault is its rather
weak neck, a fault, however, that we
have not had to contend with. If it is
started early enough and grown properly
it will stand up all right.

Frank Hardy, the present sensation, is,
to use a slang term, a peach. I question
if any other variety shows so many good
features. It has a marvelous stem and
no variety, without exception, carries its
foliage up to the flower as does this one.
It has no neck, for the bottom petals
hardly clear the foliage. As a shipper it
cannot be beaten. Wherever it went the

report was always: "Traveled in fine
condition," and the fact that it scored
ninety-five points at New York, ninety-
four at Boston, ninetv-three at Chicago,
and eighty-nine at Philadelphia, shows
plainly what the experts think of it.

Mayflower is a splendid white but it
has some disadvantages, chief of which is
the fact that it is easily bruLsed, conse-
quently not valuable as 'a shipper, and it
is a hard variety to work up a stock of.

Mrs. J. Peabody is verv fine. Mrs.
Jerome Jones is too well known to need
description, and Xiveus, on account of its
puritv, will long be welcome.

In yellows, Bonnafibn ranks highest with
us. For any puqjose it is superb and has
been placed first oftener than any other
yellow at exhibitions this season. ' It is a
splendid keeper and if I had to limit my
yellows to one it would be Bonnaffon.
Miss G. Bramhall is a little off color but
its form is superb, it is a fine keeper and
is valuable on account of its earliness.

Minerva is a good grower and a fine
flower but loses its shape somewhat as it
gets older. Golden Wedding is great in
its season. It is one of the hardest to
grow, being so subject to mildew and leaf
spot, but when it is well done it is a
grand yellow. Modesto is fine in sections
where Wedding is s\v-ept off by disease.
It is even deeper in color but its bare,
rather weak neck, places it at a disad-
vantage with Wedding when both are
well done. H. W. Rieman is excellent
as a late yellow.

In pink, Glory of the Pacific is earliest
and has proved itself a useful and valu-
able kind this sea.son. lora makes a big
flower of pleasing character and color
though I regret to say its keeping quali-
ties are scanty and it should be cut as
soon as developed. Vi viand-Morel is one
of the varieties that crop up with a per-
ennial freshness as a prize-taker. It is
still peerless in its class and will long re-
main so, though it has sportive proclivi-
ties. The terminal bud should always be
taken with Morel. Mrs. Perrin is a
bright, well-finished flower, and with
Mrs. Perrin one does not want the Pink
Ivory. Erminilda will be found very
useful, while Maud Dean as a late pink
and fine keeper will hold its own.

In dark shades, William Seward and G.
W. Childs are the best. Both are good,
hut both burn badl\- in bright weather if
they are not shaded.

To those who stand or fall by decided
colors, Silver Cloud is useless, but none
the less it is a beautiful delicate looking
flower, and as the old bachelor remarked
of the baby's face: "It grows on one."
Stem and foliage are both A i.

I have not touched on the very early
ones. Yellow Monarch, Lady Fitzwygram
and others. They can be and are pro-
duced so cheaply and in such quantities
that there is nothing in them.

Every grower has his own favorities
which do well with his treatment and lo-
cality and to such I .say hang onto them.
In the multitude of varieties sent out
everj- year, few stand the test of time,
though the march of progress is onward
and upward still. To those who like
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be an
acquisition, as its color is away ahead of
its parent. C. ToTTY.

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Cattlcya Hardyana.
(Natural Hybrid, Gigas X Chrysotoxa.)

A PRETTY WEDDING DECORA-
TION.

The illustration on page 79 shows
the altar decoration for the King-\'an
Cise wedding which occurred at Summit,
N. J., recently, at the Methodist Episco-
pal church.

Autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, smi-
lax, Florida palm leaves, pahns and col-
ored dracsenas were the subjects used,
and while the whole was on quite an
elaborate scale, the body of the church
being decorated also, the expense was
small considering the result, as the fol-
lowing tabulation will show:

One double horse team with driver, secur-
ing autumn foliage, one-half day $ 2 00

Mans time for one-half day 1 00

100 Chrysanthemums, 3nd quality 10 00

lOOChr'ysinthemums. Istquality 29 00

100 Florida palm leaves ■' 00

50 strings smilax 6 00

Man's time at church, one day 2 00

One double horse wagon of palms, etc..
fetching and returnmg 10 00

Net actual cost 9^ 00

To this of course nmst be added your
own time looking after previous details,
time at church, etc., figuring your profit
between the actual net cost and the price
secured for the decoration, say |i&o.oo.

While the church was not very large, a
schoolroom divided only by revolving

shutters, which were raised during the
ceremony, and also decorated, were in-
cluded in the work. The amount of ma-
terial used might be increased or de-
creased according to the contract made,
the church being larger or smaller.

The autumn foliage used included oak,
dogwood, maple, and some (yellow) which
the walnut furnishes at this time of the
year; the color plan of the decoration,
autumn tints, yellow and white chrysan-
themums and green palms produced an
excellent effect for evening with electric
light.

As in the illustration here reproducea
the altar was of course the "piece de re-
sistance." There were three platforms,
including the organ floor, the rails serving
as an excellent support for attaching the
branches. Against the organ pipes one
large, handsome piece of "dogwood" was
wired, giving it a lace like appearance.
Then the pillars on either side were pieces
of "walnut" i8 feel high, .\roimd the first
rail were large pieces of "maple," very
bold in effect and color, then canie a per-
fect hedge of oak, in the center of which
was a group of palms, the big arecas
seen arching nicely where the "knot"
was tied, and on the altar rail proper smi-
lax was looped and 1 he standards entwined
with the same. Here and there among
the foliage were placed palm leaves and

single chrysanthemum flowers, and as
seen in the illustration, large vases of
blooms were placed, some hanging in
"graceful revelr\" over the rail, yellow
and white predominating, the former
chiefly Major Bonnaffon and Henry Hur-
rell, and the latter Mayflower and Ivory.

In the v\-indows were a colored dxa-
caena, harmonizing prettily with the foli-
age, flanked on either side with a palm,
pots covered with autumn foliage, and the
gothic arches looped with smilax a la
Schuyler Mathews. The walls were cov-
ered with flat pieces of foliage, with
palm leaves for a "base." The woodwork
of the gallery was also massed with foli-
age and on the pillars between the church
and the schoolroom large bunches of
"mums" were tied, backed by foliage
also. The seats reserved for the family
were ruled off by smilax wreathed and
festooned along the backs.

One of the main points is to secure
large, bold, highly colored pieces of
autumn foliage, as these can be easily
trimmed at the place of action. Flat
pieces are preferable, though for the
altar large, artistic, scraggy pieces gave a
bold and natural effect that smaller pieces
would have failed to give. H. A. B.

THE STORY OF AN EMIGRANT
( NOT EMINENT) FLORIST.

There is nothing particularly good or
wilfully bad in the career of the writer
that woulil in any wa)- deserve an auto-
biography. Neither is it meant as such.
It is merely the relating of a few inci-
dents of one who was born and reared in
a beautiful garden, of recollections and
incidents connected with his early gard-
ening life and his more or less severe
struggle to make a living in this land of
his adoption. If the simple story which
is to follow will have amused a few kin-
dred spirits and maybe brought back old
memories, it will be a gratification that
the acquisition of wealth would not equal.
Some thinkers tell us that much good as
well as evil arises from that strongest of
all human attributes, selfishness, so per-
haps it is the case in this instance — under
the mask of amusing others I am exercis-
ing self gratification.

For things unseen and unknown I have
perhaps less veneration than the majority,
but for the memory of a beloved parent,
who was the most benevolent of men, the
most eminent in his profession, who was a
model to his children and neighbors both
in example and precept, "whose failings
leaned to virtue's side," I have the most
humble reverence and respect. In the
autumn of life we think of the many
deeds left undone, of how many times we
could have added to our parents' joy by
obedience to their virtuous wishes, but
that is futile now and the best thing left
for us is to make those with whom we
dwell, and all with whom we come in con-
tact, glad that we are with them to cheer
and to help, even if it be by only a kind
word. As the narrator wishes to Jjeep his
name a solemn secret he will subscribe
himself by the name given him by an in-
fant lisping brother. "Bibber" was his
name at four years of age, when these
memories begin, and it is good enough,
for the rest of his life.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

79

A Pretty Wedding Decoration.

Till within twenty or thirty years it was
seldom tliat our men of great wealth went
into the country, bought a few hundred
acres, buiU a country residence and embel-
lished the surrounding grounds. They did
not care, or could not afford, to be far
awa}' from tlieir business, so when they
found themselves the happy possessors of
superfluous wealth they bought the first
vacant lot to be had on the most fashion-
able street or avenue of a great city and
built a quarter of a million dollar house
on a forty thousand dollar lot, with not
enough room left for Bridget to hang the
linen or swing a cat by the tail without
hitting the neighbor's fence. But this is
changing fast. In every part of the
country our men of means are seeking
rest for themselves and family in some
beautiful rural retreat. They are employ-
ing the highest skill of the landscape
gardener, and to perpetuate the beauties
of the garden employ a skilled and edu-
cated gardener. They will take delight
in friendly rivalry, that theii- gardener
has the finest show of orchids, the largest
bunch of Muscat grapes, the best crop of
mushrooms, and the largest "mums" they
have seen anywhere, in fact, they are
nmch superior to their neighbor's, Mr.
Manhattan Van Stmckoil.

I do not say that fine private gardens

did not exist years ago. Some did, but
they were few and wide apart. Of those
that did exist I recall Jlr. Gordon's, of
Cleveland; Mr. Hunnewell's, of Welles-
ley. Mass., presided over by that prince of
gardeners, Mr. Harris. Then there is the
late Mr. Geo. W. Child's fine place,
Wootton, but this, and many places on
the Hudson, are quite modern and only
prove what I say, that they are coming,
and I believe, coming fast. The refined
and cultivated employer will demand, and
he will get, a refined, cultivated and skill-
ful gardener, whose services will be ap-
preciated, antl whose standing among his
fellowmen will be what his profession de-
serves, and very different from the "milk
a cow, set a hen" kind of a gardener that
has so long passed muster among so large
a class of our people, and whose concep-
tion of a gardener is taken from Dr.
Johnson's definition. The great lexicog-
rapher says: "Gardener, one who works
in a garden."

It is well known that Europe is studded
thickly with these fine establishments
and it must be admitted that Great Britain
has her share. We will be sure to hear
some say: "More's the pit}-; these parks
and gardens should be turned into
wheat fields." I am not writing this
to extol or defend any kind of land

system, but certain it is that on the pri-
vate estates with which I have been inti-
mately acquainted, there was more labor
employed and at better wages, in the care
of the gardens, the parks and the woods,
per acre, than there would have been had
the same area been devoted to wheat or
turnips. And is not the beautiful as es-
sential to the world as the useful, many-
times of more lasting value! For cen-
turies money and skill have been ex-
pended to make these parks and gardens
beautiful, and all that contemporary
knowledge could add to their embellish-
ment was given w-ith a free hand.

In almost the midst of one of the most
beautiful gardens of England I first made
my step abroad. The roomy but old-
fashioned home with its thick covering of
straw- thatch, impervious to winter's cold
and proof against the solar rays, the
house that has entertained many of En-
gland's most illustrious nurserymen and
gardeners of the old school, the big yew
tree whose branches touched our bed-
room window, where countless sparrows
chirped their morning greeting, the long
porch whose pillars were wreathed w-ith
roses; all these I see now vividly, and
will as long as memory lasts.

Now let me take j-ou for a stroll around
this garden and while admiring the fruits

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and flowers point out the objects of inter-
est in the surrounding country. We will
stroll first to the highest point and ascend
a spiral staixway to the top of what
was called the "lookout," a wooden
structure of modest height yet elevated
enough to give us a commanding view for
many miles around. To the west we
look upon what appears an emlless forest
with here and there an opening showing
some well cultivated farm, or perhaps we
are attracted Ijy some stately house with
a background of forest. They are the
homes of well-to-do people, some landed
proprielors, some only renting these
pretty homes. The large white house is
the residence of Lady Napier, the widow
of Sir Charles, the Hero of the .Sikh war.
But I must not stop to tell you of all the
people who make their homes in these
pretty places or I shall never reach the
flow'er garden.

While we have been looking at the dis-
tant wooded scenery we have looked
completel}' over as pretty- a miniature
lake as ever swan rode upon, and.it is
within a few hundred yards of where we
stand, and all in the pleasure .sjround
proper. It is not so stnall bvit what there
is an island in this lake, where an old
garden hand has reared a family and cul-
tivated a small garden plot. A full-
rigged man of war, and a schooner, each
about thirty feet long, rode at anchor
from spring to fall. More animated was
a pair of swans, who truly deserve to be
called "majestic," except when they are
busy with domestic matters. Look out,
small boy in a boat, for an old he-swan if
his missus is sitting on the nest or shield-
ing her pair of young. Mr. Swan will
break your little arm with a flap of his
powerful wing, so do your fishing and
boating in another part of the lake, and
let his swanship be lord of all he surveys
for (to him) that very interesting season
of the year. This little lake of four
or five acres with its bays and coves
was surrounded with groups of shrubs
and here and there an open glade
of velvety lawn. The rhododendron, ar-
butus, sweet bay, Portugal laurel, com-
mon laurel, holly, and numberless other
evergreens in groups and belts, made a
pretty margin to this tiny piece of water.

The proprietor of the estate had spent
many years of his young life in China,
being attached to the British embassy to
China at the end of the last and begiiming
of this centurj'. So he had surrounded
this lake, in nooks where they looked at
home, with imitations of Chinese build-
ings. There were Chinese boat-houses,
Chinese pagodas, bell-houses, temples,
Chinese bridges, and other remembrances
of the land he knew so well.

We will look to the north and there
again the oak forests almost fill the eye,
but within half a mile is a straggling vil-
lage, for whose beauty and picturesque-
ness I have nothing to say, for it had
little of either. Several of its inhabitants
worked in the garden, and one oldru,gged
giant, who had brought up a faniilv too
large for his income, had fought in the
battle of Trafalgar, t.ypsies of the genu-
ine sort were as common there as tramps
are here, and far more interesting. There
was the village "common," where all
alike have a right to turn out to graze

their ponj', pig, goose, or that long-suf-
fering animal, the donkey, or any other
live stock they were lucky enough to
own. More conspicuous to the view, at
the crossing of the roads on the hill, was
the village inn

Where graybeard mirth and smiling toil re-
tired.

Whei-e village statesmen talUed with looks pro-
found.

And news much older than ihe ale went round.

We cannot see it, for it is in a little val-
ley, but half a mile farther is a much
prettier village. Near it are huge blocks
of concrete, the remains most likely of a
Roman wall or stronghold. In the ages
that this village's name has been handed
down it has been corrupted from "Ro-
mans" to "Rowlands" castle. Here is a
village green as j'ou woidd expect to see
it, and where the sweet lines of Gold-
smith may be again quoted:

And many a gaiitiol fr licUed o'er the ground.
And sleights ot art and feats of strength went
round.

Near the end of the village, to the
north, began one of those magnificent
avenues that can be seen only in a coun-
try that has long been devoting her leisure
hours to planting, rot for her present sons
but for future generations. This avenue
starts within a few feet of the boundary
line between the counties of Hampshire
and Sussex, and is perhaps eighty yards
wiile and considerably more than a mile
in length. It is bordered on both sides
by gigantic beech trees. The avenue
is grass kept nibbled short by South Down
sheep, assisted by thousands of rabbits,
.'^t the north end of the avenue stands the
stately pile of Stanstead House, for many
years the property and home of Mrs.
Dixon, and where for twentv years the
superb garden was in charge of Mr. George
Thompson. As good there might have
been, but no better all-round gardener
ever lived than George Thompson. He
has since been superintendent of the Crys-
tal Palace, Sydenham, and although an
old man now, I hope he lives to enjoy
the fruits of his labor.

I cannot tell you who lives in that large
red brick castle-like house, because you
are not interested. If you could see that
little town just due north about ten miles,
it is Petersfield, long the residence of
Gibbon, the historian. If you could see
still a few miles to the east of Petersfield
you would discern that most ancient little
town of Midhurst, a few miles south of
which Richard Cobden lived and died.
Richard Cobden, who with John Bright,
fought so hard to give the British work-
men cheap bread, and won the fight, and
incidentally while winning the fight did
not hurt the American farmer. To show
the antiquity of Midhurst I noticed
when there twelve jears ago a sign over
a butcher's shop reading: "Established
1626."

Many places of interest could I point
out to you but you will be weary. I must
try and point out Dang,steen, once fa-
mous for a most wonderful collection of
rare and choice plants. Lady Dorothy
Neville was an enthusiast in her da^-,
and was ably assisted by her studious
gardener, Mr. James Vair, brother to
Mr. George Vair, of Toronto. It would
not be proper to leave this lovely neigh-

borhood where so many pretty places are
nestling among the chalk hills of the
South Downs without telling you that in
a little village full of good gardens
between Midhurst and Chichester called
Westdean, Fred and Sammy Goldring
first saw the light, and first in a garden
"did delve." Their father, an excellent
gardener and worthy man, lived and died
there.

Look East and you will see in the dis-
tance the tall spire of Chichester cathe-
dral, which dwarfs all surrounding build-
ings. But three miles farther to the
northeast is the far famed Goodwood,
famed for the glorious weeks' racing on
its downs, the home of the Duke of Rich-
mond and Gordon.

I have kept you from viewing the south
becau.se it is the mo.st interesting. There
is more here that everybody has heard of.
Looking straight south from our perch
up aloft, the farthest land you see is the
far-famed and beautiful Isle of Wight.
It is the eastern end you see and the sea
on this side of it, or the channel between
the mainland and the island, is known as-
Spithead, where last summer rode at
anchor I he mi.ghtiest fleet the world ever
saw. There is always a fleet riding there.
The writer stood on the same spot in 1856-
and saw the wooden fleet illuminated
shortly after the close of the Crimean
war. What would those wooden walls
do now ! One armored gunboat would'
sink that majestic looking fleet of '56.

The Isle of Wight is twenty-one miles
long and fourteen miles wide at its broad-
est part. The climate of the southtrn
part of it is so mild that our connnon
zonale geraniums grow trained to the
walls as we grow clematis, fuchsias ( such
kinds as " Rose of Castile " make shrubs).
Camellias grow and blossom the year
round, planted out as we woidd a hardy
shrub. Following west the nearest coast
line of the island we come to the pretty
town of Ryde, where with all its beauty
the hack driver and hotel keeper subdues
his reverence for the beautiful and charges
for services a la Niagara. A few miles
more to the west is the point where the
mainland and island nearest meet, and
where " Her Gracious Majesty " makes a
short cut across to one of her favorite
homes, Osborn House, famous for its grand
garden A few miles from Gsborn is the
town of Cowes, more intimately connected
with yacht building and racing than any
other town in the world. If our eye
could reach to the western end of the
island we would see in that narrow strip-
of water between the island and the En-
glish coast those peaks of jagged rock that
stand in the way of the mariner, "The
needles," through which our American
liners, the St. Paul and the St. Louis
weekly wend their way to their dock at
Southampton.

While admiring the beauty of t,his fair
island in the English channel we have
not noticed the great town of Portsmouth
with its dock yards, its barracks, its forts-
and its thousands of Tommy ( not Fred )
."Vtkins. The old wooden ship lying but
a short distance from the shore is the
"Victorj-." Where Nelson was shot is
marked on the deck. Where he died,
down in the cockpit, is also shown you.
The battle was over and victory won,.

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but a French marine shot him down.
You will notice that the coast line for
many miles is indented with land-locked
harbors, but they are of little use for
commerce, for every twelve hours they
are a broad expanse of mud and the other
twelve hours are a fine sheet of water.

But I have had you up here long
enough and you will be tired straining
your eyes at what you only dinil\' see.
Let us descend to the garden again.

BiBBKR.
[To be continued.]

CARNATION NOTES.

Temperature — Ventilation.

To keep up a desired temperature we
need the help of fire heat, and ventilation
to modify the climatic inlluences of too
wann and too cold. The average tem-
perature at night is at our place 55°, day
temperature on cloudy days from 60° to
65°, on sunny bright days from 65° to
75°. As soon as the day temperature
rises above 60° we commence to open the
ventilators and strive to maintain the de-
sired temperature as nearly as possible.
To do this we have of course to consult
the outside temperature. These rules we
observe at all times, whether the outside
temperature be moderate or freezing, so
long as it is in our power to uphold the
desired inside temperature. This cer-
tainly will require fire heat and may often
be apparently against econoni}- in heat-
ing. But let me say right here there is
no saving, as we will see further on, when
heat is withheld at the expense of another
element.

There is another point in ventilating
far more prominent than the help it gives
to regulate the inside temperature, and
that is the admittance of the pure, fresh
air from the outside, and the expulsion
from the inside of that which is often
stagnant — in other words, an exchange of
air. This is readily accomplished as long
as the outside temperature comes near
the one desired inside, and when even
lower if we have the benefit of bright
sunshine when regular veiitilation takes
place. But in cloudy weather with a
lower temperature, when we may be able
to maintain the proper temperature with
closed ventilators without fire heat, we
need the help of tlie same to effect a
change of air, if we do not wish to chill
and check the plants in their growth.
Now, would it be economical to save
some expense in heating when the plants
may suffer twice that amount for want of
fresh, pure air? We should always bear
in mind that the first object of ventilating
is to supply fresh air; secondary but in
conjunction with this is the help it gives
in regulating the temperature.

We ha\e also other ways of regulating
temperature. In summer we shade and
use the cooling evaporation of water, in
winter we use tire heat; but fresh air we
must have at all times and supply it at all

times through the same channel. It is
hardl}- necessary to rennnd how the car-
nation deliglits in a fresh buoyant atmos-
phere, and how they turn soft, sicklv
and }-ellow in a close one, and thus fall
an easy prey to parasitic diseases.

As I have said before, we commence to
raise the ventilators when the inside tem-
perature rises above 5o°, in all kinds of
weather, cloudy or sunshine, warm or
cold, often when as low as zero but with
bright sunshine, and the ventilators are
in a condition so they can be raised, that
is, when they are not frozen fast, provid-
ing we can sustain the inside temperature
to the proper degree with fire heat.

It is not necessary in severe weather to
have the houses open for a long time; a
change of air is quickly effected; we gener-
ally open two to thiee inches, an hour or
two over noon time, or open quite wide for
five or ten minutes. Many may think that
is a sure way to chill the plants. I would
think so too with houses narrow and low,
but ours are high and roomy and the
ventilators open at the ridge. The cold
air entering will be thoroughly moderated
before it reaches the plants; when not
blown in by a gust it will pass down
along the damp glass, striking the heating
pipes on the sides of the walls, distribut-
ing through the lower strata of the house
and pushing the impure stagnant air up
and out. Such a change is quickly
effected with no injury to the plants and
only about 5° fall in the temperature.
Notice the atmosphere in a house that
has not been ventilated for a day or two;
the air is heav}', your breathing is op-
pressed, and then notice it again after a
quick change, how light and delightful
the air feels and breathes; the plants will
feel just the same way. It must be very
severe weather before we omit ventilating
for one d ly.

The carnation adapts itself very readily
to the winter culture, but we must never
forget that it is a plant of the temperate
zone and as such it requires a moderate
temperature and an abundance of fresh,
pure air.

A close observer will notice two pecul-
iar characteristics in the carnation. The
plants show their greatest activity late in
the afternoon and evening. When the sun
sets the buds commence to open, and
there are visible signs that the plant is at
work, building new cells, e.xtending its
growth; the lu.ster of vitality is spread

over it. Incited by the warmer day tem-
perature it begins when the temperature
is cooling down. These are all unmis-
takable signs as to what temperature the
plants require. But this knowledge is
often misunderstood and leads to careless-
ness. Now, suppose the temperature 1: as
been all day from 6s° to 70° and the out-
.side temperature is 40°. When the sun
sets and the ventilators are not closed in
time and no fire heat is ready, the tem-
perature will drop in a short time to 50°,
even before the sun has set in the west.
What effect this sudden drop below the
night temperature will have on the plants
during their most active time cannot be
misunderstood. That means to close the
ventilators in time, have fire heat ready,
so the drop from the day to the night
temperature comes gradually ar.d reaches
the average point, say about at S or 9
o'clock. After midnight it may drop two
or three below 55°.

The other characteristic peculiarity is
the working of the plant in daytime and
especially so on sunny days. This is of
a more delicate nature, for it is the work-
ing in the expanded flower for reproduc-
tion, producing seed. No fertilization
will take place in a temperature below
60°. With this I wish to remind what
day temperature the plants require to
keep them in their routine action for a
full day, and to point out the error of
many who attempt to grow their plants
in too low a temperature.

I notice in the Weekly Florists' Re-
view that Messrs. Bassett it Washburn
are the happy posses.sors of a red-flowered
Mrs. G. M. Bradt. I regret to destroy the
illusion of it being the only one, for any
possessor of a dozen or more plants may
find them among his. This variety sports
verv easily. The color of the red flower
is the same as the stripes in the normal
bloom. It is not unusual that we cut
often a dozen at a time in a house filled
with this variety. They appear here and
there but are never constant, and for this
reason I have never tried to set the sport
and cultivate it separately. The flower is
of equal form and size as the striped ones,
only of a pleasing soft red, a not unwel-
come addition to this excellent variety.
Fred Dorner.

LILIES, CARNATIONS AND STONE
WALLS.

Several questions come from Sparta,
Wis., and are as follows:

"First, about Easter lilies. Our earliest
lot got a start and have continued to grow
in spite of the coolest treatment we could
give them. Now, however, we are able to
keep them just above the freezing point.
They are from twelve to twenty inches
higli. If we continue to keep them cool
can we keep them back for Easter?"

Yes, I think you can if you will keep
them down to 35° to 36° at night and not
over 40° to 45°, if possible, by day. Re-
member that if you keep them very cool
they will not need as much water as if
growing fast.

"Those potted later were left out till
within a few days ago when our below
zero weather arrived. On examining them
we were surprised to find no top growth
and scarcely any root growth. We thought

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the pots ought to be quite full of roots. Is
it right to bring them into the greenhouse
anil excite top growth with so little root
growth ?"

It is not easy to e.xplain why your later
potted lilies have made no roots. Either
you potted them very late or 3'ou have
kept them dry and they have never got a
start. It will do them no harm to start
them growing in the greenhouse. Many
lilies that are forced are never put outside
at all. They are potted and started in the
greenhouse. This treatment would be
fatal to a hyacinth or tulip, but with a lily
it is all right. The\- will make growth
and roots together. Don't give them too
much heat at first; 45° at night will do
nicely till the>- are well rooted.

"In the matter of rust on carnations
would you advise keeping every leaf
picked off as soon as it shows traces of
disease ? We have been doing that and
the result is plants quite bereft of lower
lea\es. The -v-arieties are Daybreak and
Silver Spray, and not yielding many or
strong stenmied flowers' Does it weaken
the plant more than the disease if al-
lowed to run its course? Would \-ou ad-
vise propagating from our own plants?
We had quite an outbreak of the rust soon
after housing, scarcely a plant or variety
escaping some trace."

I have seen instances within a few
years where the rust has been allowed to
have full swing, nothing done to check
it, and in two months it utterlv destroved
the plants. To denude the plant of !;its
leaves must weaken the plant, and how
can you expect good flowers from a plant
that has lost a large part of its leaves.
The two varieties mentioned are unfor-
tunately the worst of all for rust. Day-
break we cannot do without and with 'it
the rust must be fought. Poor old Silver
Spray is pla\ed out. In most parts of the
country it has lost all vitalitv. Wise men
from the East as well as the West have
come to the conclusion that all the cures
for the rust yet discovered are al)0ut as
bad as the disease and depend more on
keeping the plants healthy in the field,
lifting early, cleanliness, and care inside,
with heat and air in abundance, etc., than
they do on any of the antidotes for kill-
ing the rust.

In your case I would say pick off all
leaves showing traces of rust and weekly
syringe with one of the copper mixtures.
The ammoniacal mixture is as good as
any and easily made. This will certainly
hold the rust in check. Sulphur painted on
your hottest steam or hot water pipes will
also help to prevent further spread of the
rust. By all means get a clean stock of
Daybreak for your next winter s crop,
and throw Silver Spray awa\-, there are
others so much better. Flora Hill is a
grand white, is with me free of rust and a
wonderful flower, "and there are others."

"How would stone walls be for green-
houses in this climate?" If you have
plenty of good building stone that would
cost you little they would make a most
substantial wall. But even the building of
it would be expensive. You cannot build
a stonewall less than fifteen inches thick
and it takes a lot of material to lav it up.
If the stone was small I would rather
break it up, gathering all the small rub-
ble stone to be had, and make a concrete

wall; one foot would be thick enough,
using two-thirds of sand to one of ce-
ment. That would be cheaper, warmer,

neater and a better wall in everj- respect
than one made of large stone laid up with
lime. William Scott.

OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS.

The Lonesomehurst potting-shed as-
sumed quite a festive appearance the
week before Christmas, when the "old
man, " who had a fiugal mind, brought
in from the woods great loads of laurel,
hemlock aud cedar, to be made into
wreathing. Consequently all hands spent
the evenings in making up evergreens,
instead of spending the time, as usual, in
harrassing the unfortunate night fire-
man, and educating the parrot. This
evil bird which bore the name of Marma-
duke, had lately returned to the potting-
shed after a brief promotion to the house.
He had formerly been free of the palm
houses until, one morning, the boss was
amazed at the sudden disappearance of a
batch of speciosum lilies. The pots were
there and the soil was there, neatly
smoothed over the surface, but the Inilhs
were not. It was obviously impossible
for the parrot to have eaten them, but the
guileless manner in which Marmaduke
.sat upon a cycas stump, while the "old
man" with many horticultural obser\-a-
tions. hunted for the missing bulbs,
aroused suspicion. The bulbs were dis-
covered sometime afterwards, carefully
interred in the tanbark surrounding some
palm pots, " showin', " as Jaggs observed,
"as that there blessed bird had his own
notions about forcin' bulbs. " Marma-
duke did not long remain in the house,
his conversation being regarded as rather
unsuited for polite society, and he was
returned to the potting-shed coterie.

"The missis says to me," observed
Jaggs, as he tried to get the kink out of
a length of wire, " as that there bird must
'a' been 'round with some chap as used

language' and I says to her, ' what could
you expect, ma'am, when the boss went
around huntin' for them bulbs and sayin'
just what he thought, with INIarmaduke
right there, hearin' every word? 'Course
the poor bird thinks as how it must
be all right.' So .she says as I'd better
take the bird where he belongs. Hey
Marmaduke, old chap?"

Marmaduke responded by hanging
head down from a gates ajar frame
hooked to the rafters, at the same time
eliciting a sudden howl of anguish from
the night fireman, by plowing up the
victim's scalp with his iron bill. When
the temporar\- excitement had subsided,
Jaggs observed, thoughtfully, "Strange,
aint it, how much them birds will learn.
Not as a parrot is ever up to a talkin'
inina, like that bird as I had when I was
gardener to the Rajah."

"That was where you tried to give that
athletic tournament with the Rajah's
white helephant for a side partner — sort o'
'Rabian Nights gymkhana, wasn't it?"
inquired Tommy Atkins with a grin.
Tommy always insisted that his name
was Talbot Smythe, but as he had upheld
the honor of the British army in several
quarters of the globe, finally retiring
from Halifax without consulting the com-
:nander-in-chief, he was affectionately
chri.stened Tommy Atkins, a name more
in harmonj- with his character than that
of Talbot.

"As I was sa\-in," observed Jaggs, -with
a withering glance at his interrupter,
"them there minas is as .smart as they
make 'em — 'andsome, velvety black birds,
with big yellow wattles and j-ellow legs.
'Course I give him a good eddication.
The Rajah saj's to me, when he see what

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that bird know, 'Jaggs,' says he, 'If I 'ad
vour talent I'd be something more than
just a bloomin' Rajah."

Jagg.s broke off to fill his old pipe with
very rank tobacco, while the others coiled
up a long garland of laurel wreathing.
Then he continued:

"One da\- that there bird disappeared.
The Rajah was all broke up about it, and
we all turns out to hunt him up.
Seemed as though he'd got out in
the jungle, and the natives all .say
as the wild birds will kill him. I knows
belter than that, but I feel a bit uneasy
myself. Well, we don't see nothink o'
the bird for two or three da\s, and we
give it up. Well, a few days later —
maybe a week — I has to go to a village
where the\' had some orchids for us, and
I was just joggin' along through the
jungle road, when I come to a clearin'
with a big banyan tree in the middle.
There I see a sight as pretty near took
my breath away. There was my mina,
on the top branch o' the banyan tree,
lookin' as pleased as Punch to see me,
and there, on the lower branches, was a
whole flock o' wild minas — I guess there
was a hundred of 'em. And what do you
suppose my bird was doin'?"

There was a breathless pause, onh-
varied by a hoarse crow from Marma-
duke, who had been endeavoring to drop
a lump of coal down the back of "Tomtny's
neck. Jaggs affectionately shied a lump
of peat at the parrot, and continued —

"That there bird sat up there with
them wild birds ranged around like a
class o' Sunday school kids, and blessed
if he wasn't a trying to teach them to
sing 'God save the Queen!' "

There was another pause, while the
• stunned auditors tried to recover their
breath, and then Jaggs continued:

"I might 'a' made ni}' fortune out o'
that bird; there was a chap as run a
sing-song place down in Meerut as would
give any money for him, but I give him
to the Rajah'sbutler when I left. I used to
feel pretty homesick when I think about
that bird after I get to Australia."

"How did you get to Australia? Did
you walk ?" derisively inquired the young
man who had graduated from a horticul-
tural college.

"I s'pose that's your usual way o'
travelin'," ob.serv-ed jaggs, calmly. "That
is, when you ain't able to get a lift on a
freight train. But when I go as botanist
to an explorin' expedition, there ain't
nothink too good for me. Ever been in
Australia, any o' you chaps?"

"I was there, afore I chucked the
hanny," observed Tommy Atkins,
briefly.

"I never see such a blessed lot o'
freaks as I run across there. You should
'ear the carpet snakes of an evenin',
cooin' away like a whole dovecote — "

"That's enough," observed the horti-
cultural graduate with deep scorn.
"Maybe the fellows can swallow that
yarn about the bird that sang 'God save
the Queen,' but I like to draw the line
somewheres, and I draw it at cooin'
snakes."

"You know, Johnny," observed Jaggs,
in a tone of friendly sympathy, "us fel-
lows is always willin' to make allowances
for a poor chap as took a course in 'orti-

culture, 'stead o' servin' prentice in
a real garden. Just you listen to us,
and yer faculties will be reg'Iarly drawed
out. Well, as I was sayin'. just wander
outside at twilight, anywheres in West
Australia, and you'll hear the snakes
cooin' away till a pigeon-show wasn't in
it—"

"I s'pose they was trj-in' to combine
the wisdom o' the serpent with the helo-
quence o' the dove," observed Tommy
cheerfully.

"They wasn't much like doves, except
in their voices," observed Jaggs, "for
rattlesnakes is innocent infants along
side o' them. Just let one o' them cooin'
chaps bite you and you was a subject for
a gates ajar inside of an hour. But the
land crabs was what struck me most ; big
chaps the size of a wash-basin, with claws
like ice-tongs. Say, when one o' them
chaps came dancin' over near me, his
eyes stickin' out like props, and his claws
rattlin' like a Salvation .\rmy tambour-
ine, I wished there was a telegraph pole
to climb. Not but what them crabs was
harmless enough."

"I s'pose tliey was the pet of all the
children," remarked the night fireman,
who was modestly rubbing a brass oil-can
in the rear.

"I don't know as I'd call 'em improvin'
societ}- for the kids," said Jaggs, "but
there was a chap I knew, on a sheep
farm, as tamed a pair o' them, so as
they'd do for watchdogs. Just let a
stranger come into the yard, and them
crabs would rush out, snappin' their
claws, and wouldn't let him come inside
the door till the boss came around. Punch
and Judy was their names, and they'<l
come runnin' as fast as their six legs 'ud
carry 'em, whenever he whistled to them.
They — Say, Johnny," suddenly break-
ing off, "do you happen to have any idear
what you're tryin' to do. I s'pose that's
somethink )'OU learned at that bloomin'
college!"

All eves were turned upon the unfor-
tunate collegian, who was always called
Johnny because his given name was
Mortimer. He was discovered in the act
of putting a backing of dagger ferns upon
a star frame which was to be covered
with holly, and became so uneasy under
the enthusiasm displayed by his compan-
ions that he subsided without a single
question on the subject of land crabs.
Tommyand the Scotch propagator began
to gather up the wreathing, and by the
time the "old man" dropped in to make
his final inspection, the slied was vacant
except for the night fireman, who, with
Jaggs's talking mina in mind, was try
ing to teach Marmaduke to sing "Rosy
O'Grady," with very indifferent success.

NEW YORK.

Chrysanthemum Committee-
There were no seedling chrj'santhe-
mums presented at the N. Y. Cut Flower
Co.'s rooms to be judged by the National
Chrysanthemum Committee last Satur-
day' Evidently Mr. Grove P. Rawson's
W. H. Chad wick was the last for this

season, but the committee was on hand
for emergencies.

Mr. Eugene Dailledouze was of the
opinion that there had not been the quan-
tity of former jears (this was, perhaps,
accountable to the fact that two of the
former largest exhibitors of seedlings.
Pitcher S: Manda and Thos. H. Spaulding,
liaving retired from the business), though
the quality was quite up to the average,
and considered the three best exhibited
to be Frank Hardy, white; Pennsylvania,
yellow; and Autumn Glorv, pink.

A vote of thanks should l>e tendered to
the committee, Mr. Ernst Asmus and Mr.
Eugene Dailledouze, who have expended
considerable of their valuable time in
judging these novelties dining llie season.

Signs of Xmas.

Christmas trees are already to be seen
on the docks, and .something like 200
cars will arrive during the season, prices
ranging from 25 cents up to as high as
1 1 0.00. Most of these come from Maine,
and are well formed and shapely trees.

The Market Project.

The idea of forming a market patterned
somewhat after the famous Coyent Gar-
den, took tangible form last Wednesday,
the first of December, when a meeting of
plant growers, called to meet at Lynch's
restaurant, organized themselves into the
"New York Market Florists' Associa-
tion."

When the meeting was called to order
about thirty growers were present, twen-
ty-nine Jerseymen and one Long Islander.
Mr. W. F. Koenig and Mr. J. Withers
were respectively president and secretary
pro lem for the meeting.

At a former meeting held Nov. 17th a
committee containing the following prom-
inent growers: Mr. J. Nichols, (chair-
man), Mr. H. C. Schaefer and Mr. G.
Dietz, was appointed to see the comp-
troller and Mr. O'Brien, superintendent
of Clinton market, and get information
with regard to space, stalls and prices for
s.anie to be rented individualh- or collect-
ivelv as an organization.

Before the business of the evening was
discussed Mr. J. H. Rapp, repre.senting
the city, escorted the members present
through the market and disclosed the
fact that there were sixty-five stands or
stalls averaging each about 100 square
feet, thirty -two of which fronted on Canal
and West Streets.

On returning Mr. Nichols as chairman
of the committee made his report, saying
he had been somewhat handicapped by
the fact that on Jan. i, a new administra-
tion would have control and that the
present one was seemingly unwilling to
make any contract. Mr. Rapp, however,
volunteered the information that the price
of stands would range from ;jti.oo to I1.25
and $1.30 per w-eek according to location.
In answer to a question he said he
could not give price of the whole of the
vacant stands; sidewalk privileges rent
with the outside stands and there was in
the neighborhood of about 8,000 square
feet in the combined space to let.

After this there was an animated and
desultory conversation among the mem-
bers present, in which Mr. Nichol became

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reminiscent and Ex-Alderman Morris
aggressive aud Messrs. Birnie and Rose
also tock a hand. A motion to tal)le the
whole thing till March, by Mr. Nichols,
was voted down and the organization to
lie known as above was formed with the
following officers elected: Pres., F. Leh-
nig, Hackensack, N. J.; Vice-Pres., A.
Schultheis, College Pt., L. I.;Sec'y, A. D.
Rose. Jersev City, N. J.; Treas., H. C.
Steinhoff, \V. Hoboken, N. J. The first
Tuesday in each month was selected for
time of meeting and Lynch's restaurant
the place. Those promising to take stalls
subscribed Jli.oo towards the association.
The following were among those
present: J. Birnie, C. Dietz, F. Lehnig,
A. Schultheis, \V. F. Koenig, H. C. Stein-
hoflf, A. D. Rose, P. F. Daly, J. Pierson,
E. J. Elliott, Julius Roehrs, F. Engel, A.
C. Schroeder, Leach Bros,, Alfred Funke,
P. Riess, W. Baencke, W. Bartli, J.
Nichol, Fred Wackenhats.

Among the Wholesalers.

Trade among the wholesale men is
scarcely what it ought to be at this time
of the' year and if roses were in crop
instead of " off " a big glut would be the
result. .\s it is these are realizing all the
way from iflS.oo per looo to $15.00 per
100. Good stock always commands good
prices, and Brides and Bridesmaids are
the most sought after though Beauties
continue to hold their own, price some-
what lower for the finest stock however.
Fancy stock outside of Beauties realizes
|i2.oo to fi.s.oo per 100 while President
Carnot, extra choice, sell readily in small
lots at I2.00 per twelve:- Violets are about
the same; some extra " I'p the Hudson "
stock, however, finds ready sale at ;f2.50,
several consignments being re-shipped to
Chicago during the w'eek.

Mr. Benjamin Dorrance, of Dorrance-
town, is shipping some splendid Meteors
in to Thomas Young, while Millang &
Co. are handling some excellent smilax
and c}cas leaves.

Among the Retailers.

Last week I mentioned that the retailers'
windows were a feature, and splendidly
kept up. I hope to describe weekly one
of these. Chas. Thorley, the Broadway
florist and as well known as Huyler and
Brentano, was undoubtedly the pioneer in
this line. His window is about two feet
up from the sidewalk. Along the front
is a double row of 4-inch Adiantum cun-
eatum, next alternately Dracicna tenni-
nalis grandis and Azalea Empress of
India, the whole backed by Azalea Verv-
teneana, Poinsettia pulcherrima and
palms in various sizes, Dracx-na Neo-Cal-
edonia, and Dracaena Lindenii, fine speci-
mens, standing on the floor six feet deep,
reaching to the ceiling, and .'Adiantum
F^arle\'ense suspended from the same, the
whole giving a rich and brilliant effect,
more so when the electric light is on.
The side windows are usually filled with
handsome vases of roses, carnations, or
whatever flowers are in season.

New York Cut Flower Co,

At a special meeting on Monday of the
directors of the New York Cut I'lower

Co. the following members were present:
J. N. May (President), Geo. W. Hillman
(Vice-Pres.), PaulM. Pierson (Secretary),
Ernst Asmus, Eugene Dailledouze, F. L.
Moore, S. C. Nash, L. M. Noe, John H.
Taylor.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

.\11 suqjluses are thinning perceptibly,
though Chinese lilies seem to hang some-
what this year. They seem to have seen
their day, though several consignments
at auction realized I30.00 per 100.

Mr. Eug. Schaettel, the American rep-
resentative of Messrs. Vilmorin-Andrieux
et Cie, Paris, who has been calling on the
trade in this country and Canada, reports
a very satisfactory trip and the average
order taken good. He returns per S. S.
La Bretagne next Saturday.

A Snow Storm.

Chief Dun of the Weather Bureau
hoisted the snow storm signal last Friday
and said same was centering in Chicago,
though it moved East stepping off at Buf-
falo, presumably to visit F>iend Scott.
Later reports proved that it was the big
first edition of the Florists' Review
which reached here to-day, Monday.
Here's to you. Brother Grant, and "May
it be the father of a line of presidents."

Visitors.

John Walker, manager for Robert
Craig, Philadelphia; E. Kauffman, Wal-
den; A. Herrington, Madison; H. M.
Bradley, Derliy, Conn.; J. L. Fothering-
ham, Tarr^town.

BOSTON.

Mass. Hort. Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mass. Horticultural Society was held Dec.
4. In the absence of the president Mr.
Sam'l 1 artwell conducted the proceedings
of the meeting. This meeting was held
for hearing reports of committees, estab-
lishing prizes, and election of new mem-
bers. Mr. E. M. Wood, Waban Conserv-
atories, Natick, was unanimously elected
a member. Mr. F. L. Harris, gardener to
H. H. Hunnewell, Wellesley, exhibited a
very handsome and well grown plant of
Begonia Gloire de la Reine. This variety
is also well adapted for growing in hang-
ing baskets, and from its pendulous habit,
free growth and floriferous qualities must
be a great acquisition for conservatory
and other decorations. The flowers are of
a bright pink and produced in such pro-
fu.sion as to almost hide the foliage.

Visitors.

Mr. Comont, representing James Carter
& Co., of London, England, paid a flj-ing
visit here, previous to his return to Eng-
land the early part of next week. He re-
ports business as slightly improved,
although the seed trade (as last 3-ear) seems
to be somewhat overstocked. He also re-
ports verj- favorabl}- of business prospects
through Canada; the crops have been
good, and in general good in quality, and
every indication for a largely increas-
ing business in spring trade.

Mr. D. McRory, representing W. A.

Manda, of South Orange, N. J., is also in
town.

A Surprise Party.

A few of the old representative florists
of this neighborhood, and known b)- the
cognomen of "The Old Guard," gave a
complimentary dinner to Mr. E. M.
Wood, of Natick, of Waban fame. The
dinner was held at the Crescent Hotel,
Waltham. The decoration of the recep-
tion and dining rooms was of a most
elaborate nature ami conducted under
the able and skillful supiervision of Mr.
Fred Mathi.son. florist, of Waltham. The
rooms, so it is said, were complete tropical
bowers of choice palms, crotons of ex-
quisite brilliancy, roses, chrysanthe-
mums, and other choice plants and
flowers, and the whole so superbly ar-
ranged that the display was most gor-
geous and effective.

Mr. Ed. Hatch, auctioneer, was ap-
pointed chairman for the occasion, a
position w-hich he mo.st ably filled. Mr.
Lawrence Cotter was elected toastmaster
but through some unknown circum-
stances was unable to be present hence
the two duties devolved upon the chair-
man who acquitted himself in a most
creditable manner. He was ably assisted
by the following members of the com-
mittee: Mr. P. Welch, Mr. Pettigrew,
Superintendent of Parks, M. H. Norton,
Fred Mathison, John Galvin, Warren
Ewell (the eminent bull) grower of Dor-
chester), W. J. Stewart, Win. Edgar,
Jackson Dawson, and others; in all about
twenty covers w-ere laid.

The dinner was served in a very liberal
manner, and the good things of this
world, in the shape of solids, were wa.shed
down with equal quantities of the very
best liquids, which were highly praised
and appreciated, as every member of
"The Old Guard" is a connoisseur of a
high order. The dinner was arranged to
take place about 3:30 p. m., and great
care was displayed to keep their guest as
much in the dark as to the proceedings
concerning himself as possible, until the
time it should be upon him in all its
brilliancy. This is where the surprise
was turned upOn the entertaining party.
After many able speeches by the mem-
bers of the committee eulogizing their
guest's good and generous nature, and
the introduction bj- the chairman, in the
most able and flowing language, their
guest arose to respond. He drew from
his pocket, with all sang froid, several
folios, all type-written, with his replies
already formed for utterance, then the
astonishment or surprise was all on the
other side, and in the chainnan's com-
ments he said that he liked to hear a
convivial speech spoken as from the
heart, instead of from cold lead or type,
but withal Mr. Wood made a very able
reply, and while accepting graciously the
high honors done to him, said that his posi-
tion in the floral world is more owing to
his ver^- enterprising foreman and mana-
ger, Mr. Alex. Montgomery. During the
entertainment an eminent quartette and
band discoursed beautiful music and .songs
to help sharpen the appetite and lead to
the pleasure of those assembled for a good
time, and we are happy to state that every-
thing went off with eclat. C. H. J.

December 9, 1897.

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Kentia Canterburyana.

KENTIA CANTERBURYANA.

This handsome palm will not be new
to many of our readers, and while palm
cuts do not always do full justice to the
species delineated, yet we feel sure that
the accompanying illustration will be
readily identified, the photo from which it
was prepared having been a good speci-
men of the art.

Kentia Canterburyana, which by the
way, has been renamed Hedycepe Canter-
buryana, is closely related to that favorite
palm commonly known as Kentia Bel-
moreana, but is usually more dwarf in
habit than the latter, and has heavier leaf
stalks and a stouter stem.

The leaves ot this species droop grace-
fully as the plant attains age, and are
divided into many narrow segments, both
leaves and stems being dark green, and
the plant most symmetrical in habit.

Unfortunately K. Canterburyana is
quite a slow grower in a small state, and
it has therefore never become a popular
palm in the trade. If this species can be
mduced to progress to a salable size
within a reasonable period of time it
would doubtless soon find a larger market,
the foliage being tough and the plant
having much endurance.

W. H. Tapun.

ST. LOUIS.

The first issue of the Weekly Flor-
ists' Review created a genuine surprise
in this city, and the verdict of the trade
is that it's the only paper. The pictures
of our old friends William Scott, Presi-
dent-elect Gude, Adam Graham, and
others, were also commented upon. A
great nianv mistook Charlie McKellarfor
William j' Byran and F. R. Pierson for
ex-Governor .\ltgelt.

In the cut flower line roses have not ad-
vanced in value since my last report.
Good firsts in Meteors, Brides, Kaiserins,
Bridesmaids, and La France are selling
at from I5.00 to |S.oo; seconds from |2. 00
to I4.00. American Beauties, first-class
long ones, are sold at $3500; seconds,
I25.00, and short-stemmed ones from

I5.OO to jflG.OO.

Carnations are not plentiful, and bring
a good price; the best are $3.00, and
some extra fancv go at I4.00. The best
sellers are Jubilee, Scott, Daybreak, and
Eldorado, and many kinds of white.

Harrisii and Romans are only few and
seem scarce. The former bring |i5.oo
and i;iS.oo, and the latter I4.00 per 100.
Paper whites and valley are good and sell
at I4.00. In violets, the Californias are
in best demand at J1.50 and |2.oo; double

scarce at $1.00; single (home grown), 40
cents, and Southern 25 cents. Smilax is
plentiful and is selling slowly at Jio.oo to
$15.00

The retail trade is only fairly good and
a great many of the retail florists about
town complain that their business has
fallen oiT considerably as far as selling
good first-class stock. A Cheap John
store down town is content w-ith the old
motto: "Quick sales and small profits."
They have the best location in the city
and also a handsome store and could ask
the best prices and get them, but were
selling roses on Thanksgiving Day at 35
cents per dozen and carnations at 25 cents
per dozen. They were rubbish in the
eyes of a florist, but the public seen«ed sat-
isfied. The wholesaler at the same time
asks the retailer $2.50 and $3.00 for car-
nations and from $4.00 to fS.oo for roses.
Not saying that they were not worth the
price they ask, but how can we compete
with the man who handles the rubbish?
The only way out of this is for the grower
to keep his rubbish out of the market or
take le.ss for that he calls his first quality
stock. This same Cheap John concern is
not spending its own money, but has a
good backer who knows nothing of the
business. How long they can pull the
wool over his eves remains to be seen.

In the West End it is different. They
all seem to be doing a good business and
can't use any of the so-called rubbish.
They handle only the best of .stock, gel
good, fair prices, and the public seems
satisfied. The same thing could be done
down town if things were so the grower
with rubbish would have to go to the
ilump pile or grow better stock and get
good returns. You can't educate the
flower-loving people of St. Louis into
buying rubbish. You may do it once,
but they never come back. The old say-
ing is, ''Give a fool rope enough and he
will hang himself, and you will not have
to wait long to see the hanging."

I am happy to note that the Chicago
Bowling Club will pay us a visit next
Sunday (December 12), for a return
game at bowling. Well, boys, we will
give you the best we have got and try to
return the compliment if it's in our power
to do so.

This reminds me ot something that
happened a few days after the St. Louis
bowlers came back from Chicago. It was
a contest between a Chicago drummer
and a St. Louis florist as to which of the
two was the best liar, and it was won by
the St. I.ouis man. He began by saying,
"There was once upon a time a bowler in
St. Louis — "whereupon the Chicago
drummer gave up the contest, saying no
one could tell a greater lie than that.

The Ohio Valley Floral Company at 20
South Broadw^ay ' closed its doors last
week, and was reopened this week by Mr.
and Mrs. Thoman. The firm is known
as Holmes & Thoman.

At the next meeting of the Florists' Club
the following applications will be pre-
.sented for membership: F. W. Weber,
with F. C. Weber; Andy Hoffman, with
George Waldbart; and Will Adles, with
Ayres Floral Company (better known as
the big three); also Andrew Meyer, Jr.,
Mr. Meinhardt, and William Lingen-

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Al. J. Bauer, of the Mound City Cut
Flower Company, had an exciting adven-
ture with a large mastiff dog who was steal-
ing his chickens at his home, 5S29 Cates
avenue, last week. Al. was aroused l)y his
wife, who heard the noise. He grabbed
his pistol, and clad only in his night robe,
ventured out in the cold night and shot
the dog, at least he thought so, not know-
ing what a good shot he was until the
next morning, when he found the animal
dead on the back porch. Al. is now going
to join the St. Louis Gun Club.

Last Saturday night Mr. C. \V. Wors
gave the trade an opening at his new
location. Some thirty florists were pres-
ent and found everything they wanted
to eat, drink, and smoke. The company
was entertained by John Morris and
Charles Richards, two of Mr. Wors' em-
ployes, with songs and dances. Songs
and' humorous stories were contriljuted
by Fillmore, F. Ellis, Beneke, and others.
Mr. Charles Thoenle presented Mr. Wors
with a verv handsome basket made of all
kinds of vegetables. The crowed stayed
until the small hours in the morning. Be-
fore they left Mr. Wors thanked them all
for their entertainment. We had a great
time and everybody went home happy.

'J'he Bowling Club on Monday rolled its
usual three games. The boys all seemeil
in good trim and feeling happy to think
that they will have another chance to
meet their enemy, the Chicagos. Charlie
Kuehn especially covered himself with
glory in the three games; he rolled 671.
His high single scores were 216, 246 and
209. Emil Schray was second, 57S; his
high single score was 257; and C. C.
Sanders third, 521; high single .score 237.
After the rolling a committee was ap-
pointed to make arrangements to enter-
tain the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club,
who will be here Sunday, Dec. 12th, to
spend the day with us. The committee
was ordered to do everything in their
power to entertain them, but don't let
them beat you on your own allevs.

J. J. B.

BED OF BEGONIA ERFURTAE.

The bed in the central foreground of
the accompanying engraving is filled
with Begonia Erfurtie bordered with Al-
ternanthera latifolia. The begonias are
considerably taller in the center of the
bed but this is purely the result of acci-
dent. Mr. Stromback thinks that in
making up the bed the best soil was
thrown in the center and not afterward
distributed throughout the bed. The ac-
cident certainly adds to the effectiveness
of the bed.

This begonia is grown from seed which
is sown the latter part of February or
early in March in a very light soil com-
posed of leaf mold and sand. The seed is
very fine, and after the surface of the
soil is smoothed the seed is sown very
lightly and thinly, then pressed into the
soil and very lightly covered. The soil
should be moderately damp before sow-
ing and afterward lightly sprinkled with
a Scollay sprinkler. Water from the rose
of an ordinary watering can woi. Id wash
all the seed to one side. A pane of glass
should then be placed over the lux, rest-

ing right on the box, and the box placed
in a temperature of 65 degrees. F'or the
first few days it nmst be shaded from the
sun; a newspaper laid over the glass will
answer. When the seedlings appear the
glass should be raised and air given, be-
ing still shaded from the sun during the
middle of the day. As growth advances
more light should' gradually be given.

About three weeks after sowing they
should be pricked out in a flat of soil such
as they were sown in, in rows about half
an inch apart and about a quarter inch
apart in the rows. They will be too small
to handle with the fingers. Use a goose
quill cut like an old-fashioned pen, but
with a V shaped opening in the end to
admit the stem of the liny plant. Pre-
pare your flat of soil, smooth the surface
and draw the furrows a half an inch
apart with a penknife against a straight
edge Then with the goose quill lift the
seedlings out of the seed box and place in
the furrows about a quarter inch apart.
When a few rows are in position water
with a Scollay sprinkler, which will
settle the soil 'around the little plants.
Glass should still be kept over them, but
raised a half inch on one side to admit
air. Give same temperature and light as
before, and give partial shade in middle
of the day when sun is strong. As growth
advances give more air, less shade, and
eventually remove glass entirely. If soil
should become green or crusted it should
be loosened to admit air.

When the plants have four or five
leaves they should be shifted into thumb
pots, placed on a bench, in same tempera-
ture as before and watered moderately.
When well rooted in these they should be
shifted into a 2;<-inch and later into a 3-
inch or 4-inch, using same soil. It is a
fine rooted plant and requires soil named
to do well.

They can be bedded out early in June
and planted about 10 inches apart. An
even moisture' must be maintained in the
soil. Water in the morning so the foliage
can dry off before night. The plant is
a continuous bloomer and very satisfac-
tory' as a bedding plant. The flowers
vary from light pink to nearly white.

The border is Alternanthera latifolia,
one of the tallest growing alternantheras,
and is a very suitable height for border-
ing a bed of these begonias. The foliage
is dark brown with a little rose color. It
is propagated the same as Alternanthera
paronychioides major.

At the left is seen a bed of the semi-
double red geranium Bruantii. It is a
strong grower and good bloomer. There is
a double border, the inner one of rose
geraniums and the outer one of santolina.
The contrast in size and color between
the two makes a very pleasing effect.

BED OF BEGONIA SCHMIDTII.

The accompanying engraving is from a
photograph taken last September of a bed
of Begonia Schmidtii in Lincoln Park,
Chicago. Mr. Stromback, the head gard-
ener, considers this decidedly the best
bedding begonia, and is very much pleased
with it. It ijlooins continuously and with
great freedom all summer, clear up to
frost. It is also one of the freest bloom-

ing begonias inside in winter. When
bedded out the plants grow to a height of
a foot to a foot and a half. Grown inside
the flowers are a light pink and foliage
light green, but when bedded out the
flowers are much darker and the foliage
turns a reddish brown and becomes very
glossy.

For bedding plants it is propagated in
February by cuttings taken from shoots
of the younger growth from the bottom,
with an eye on. Cuttings mu.st not be
taken from the top shoots, as they go all
to flowers and do not make a plant. The
cuttings are put in sand in a temperature
of 60 degrees, and a little bottom heat will
make them root quicker. Water sparing-
ly, and in fifteen to twenty days they will
be rooted, when they should be potted
in 2'4-i"ch pots, using the same soil as
mentioned for Erfurt;e. When well root-
ed in these shift into 3-inch, and later into
4-inch. The plant is bushier than Er-
furtae, making a larger cluster at the bot-
tom, and should be bedded fifteen inches
apart. Water same as prescribed for Er-
furt ae.

Mr. Stromback's experience is that this
variety does not come trvie from seed, but
it propagates so readily from cuttings
that this is the most economical way of
producing plants.

BUFFALO.

Business nmst be called decidedly quiet
the past week. No buds, no splices, no
"notings." The calm has begun before
the storm, and the storm I hope will be
a cyclone of orders and good business
for Christmas. Greens and holly are now
discussed where florists do congregate.
The former is likely to be good and plen-
tiful. HoUv, we are assured by a South-
ern shipper, will not be consigned to the
Northern commission markets this year.
We hope not; for the past few years it
came in by the carload and everj-bod}'
handled it.' One man says in his letter
of solicitation for trade that his boxes
are made of clear pine lumber, surfaced
on both sides, and substantially made.
Possibly these extra trimmings make up
for lack of berries.

The President's message is in this even-
ing's press (Monday). He is in favor of
annexing the Sandwich Islands (so much
easier to pronounce than Hawaii). I
trust there will be enough sensible men
in Congress to prevent this Jingo un-
American policy. Think of the conse-
quences. They would flood the countrj'
with poinsettias, orchids, passifloras, and
a general assortment of epiphytes, and
some Smart Aleck would go over there
and start a palm garden and shut up our
large Eastern growers. Let them remain
as they are, happ}- in the cultivation of
sugar cane and fig leaves and other tex-
tile fabrics which the climate demands.

There are plenty of flowers. Carna-
tions good, roses fine, especially those
that waft their way over the Niagara
gorge. Violets are scarce, but I object to
the remarks of a correspondent of a con-
temporary that Corfu is a desert ; not by
a jug-full. I will take that large blonde
one some day and convince him that
there is an occasional oasis in the desert.

Decembek9, 1897.

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Bed of Begonia Erfurtae at Lincoln Park, Cliicago.

Bed of Begonia Schmidtii at Lincoln Park, Chicago.

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December 9, 1897.

If new and stylish stores are an indi-
cation of business, then we are booming.
Mr. Thrall, originally of Jamestown,
opens up to-morrow his store on Main
street, near Chippewa, which is said to
be a corker, no expense spared in any
feature. The ice bo.x is large enough to
hold a horse show, and everything in
keeping, not only in size but taste and
finish. We expect Thorle)- will be up
ne-xt week to get a few points.

Mr. Harry Millatt, late and for some
years with Grove P. Rawson. of Elmira,
hasopenedastoreon Jlain street, between
Mohawk and Genesee. Harr\- is well
known as a young man of most exem-
plary character, plenty of experience and
business tact, and .should certainly com-
mand his share.

Most of the visitors this week had
.something to sell except Mrs. Edwards, of
Dunkirk, whose keeping qualities are
equal to a Meteor rose. She does not
look a day older than the first day I saw
her, some twenty years ago, when she
could ask questions and put down your
answers in long hand as fast as you could
talk. She has returned to active busi-
ness in her greenhouses.

Mr. Mott, of Riverton, N. J., called to
pay his respects to one who was laid up
with the poor man's gout. Merely a so-
cial call and to discuss the outlook of
things in general. Close on his heels
came brainy Mr. Skidelsky, also of the
Delaware region. It was pleasant to
know that he was lepresenting (as well as
other firms) Mr. Robert Craig. It's good
to hear that name up this way occasion-
ally; it produces a thaw in our otherwise
austere life. W. S.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

St. Paul sends greetings to the Flor"
ISTS' Review with the hope that its days
may be long, its usefulness great, and its
success financially and otherwise over-
whelming.

"Thanksgiving" trade was good in this
city, and business since has been good,
notwithstanding the unusual cold wave
through which we have just passed.
While orders are not for large amounts
they are coming in freelj- and the dawn
of better times seems to have at last burst
upon us.

Mums in this market are about all gone,
though August Swanson is still cutting
some excellent blooms Other stock is
fairly abundant. Roses are of good quality
and quantit}-, the only .shortage being in
Meteors and Beauties. These are being
shipped in from Milwaukee and Chicago.
Notwithstanding the cry of "hard times"
since 1S93, nearly every grower in the
city has enlarged his plant (some even
being double), the total product now be-
ing fully fifty per cent, more than four
years ago, and still the supply in this
market is not equal to tlie demand. While
it is true that prices are somewhat lower
than four years ago, still they aie remun-
erative enough to encourage new build-
ing with increased facilities for producing
stock.

Carnations are in better demand than
ever, while the quality of the stock has
improved, owing to improved methods of
culture, disbudding, etc. Rust is prevalent
again, though not to an alarming extent.

This enemy must be fought early and
late and all the time in order to secure
success in cultivation. Of the newer va-
rieties being tried for the first time,
Morello easily has first honors, with Jubi-
lee a good second. It seems as though
the ideal red had at last been found. L.
L. May & Co. have two very promising
whites of their own introduction, one be-
ing a chance sport of the Daybreak, re-
taining all the good qualities of plant and
bloom of that grand variety; the other
was produced by crossing Portia with
Storm King. The plant is vigorous, the
stem long and stiff, bloom very large,
never bursting, of a very firm texture.
This is the third sea.son's trial of the
former, and the second of the latter. .\s
they improve each season they will prob-
ably be placed upon the market another
year. This firm has a house of Daybreak
containing ],8oo plants which would be
very hard to beat.

The demand for violets is much larger
than the supply, consequentlv a great
many are being shipped in, those from
Milwaukee being very fine. The Cali-
fornia is gaining in popularity and should
be more largely planted.

Shipping trade is reported very brisk,
the demand being for funeral woik, wed-
ding and party flowers.

Holly, lycopodium, etc., are greatly in
evidence now, these being the ordinary
forerunners of Christmas. Green is quite
plentiful and cheap this season and fes-
tooning is being sold at lower prices than
ever before.

Several new stores are noted this
season. L. L. May & Co.'s on East
Sixth street. Christian Hansen's nearly
opposite, Vogt Bros, on West Third in the
store formerly occupied by Elfelt, who
has retired on account of ill health, An-
derson, the Hill Florist, nearlv opposite
his old stand on Western Ave.. J. Hai-
tomt, on Mackeebin street in the resi-
dence district. These all seem to be do-
ing a thriving business.

Retail prices now are: Roses, ft. 00
per dozen, with I1.50 the top notch for
best Meteors, Siebrechts and Testouts.
Beauties I3.00 to j;6.oo per dozen. Carna-
tions 50 cents per dozen. Violets f 2.00
per 100. "Roses at 25 cents per dozen"
was a prominent sign in one of the
largest stores recently.

The crop for Christmas will be good
judging from present appearances. The
weather is now mild and bright, conduc-
ive to good flowers and plenty of them.

Harrisii, paper whites, Romans and
valleys will all lie in for the holiday-i,
the former three being in alread}-.

Our recent callers were Mr. Roach,
representing J. B. Rice & Co.; Mr. J.
M. Kimberlin and nephew of California,
and Frank Berry, of Stillwater.

Mrs. James Souden, who was verj- seri-
ously ill, is so far improved as to sit up,
and hopes for her speedy recovery are
now assured. X. Y. Z.

BALTIMORE.

We are now having a marked improve-
ment over the gloomy and changeable
weather of last week, but, as it is an es-
tablished fact that florists are never satis-
fied, I feel privileged to modify the
above statement by saying it could still

be better. Despite this fact, however,
things have brightened up considerably.

The week opened with one of the sea-
son's great social events, namely the
first German. There were more than the
usual number of debutantes, and the
stores were all more or less busy, bouquets
and cut flowers being in almost double
the demand of previous years.

Prices advanced slightly, but have now
fallen back to their old place again, and
stand as follows: Good roses #3.00 to
I5.C0 per hundred, Beavities J2.00 to fe.oo
per dozen, carnations f2.oo to $3.00 per
hundred, violets 50 cents to 75 cents per
hundred. Chrysanthemums are now
over. A few stragglers are bringing
f r.50 to I2.00 per dozen.

Maryland has a much larger number
of growers than our brother florists of
other States have an idea of. Perhaps
the chief reason of this seeming obscur-
ity is that the majoritj- of them do a re-
tail business. We have really very few
s/rictly uiioli'^iile growers, the balance
contributing only their surplus stock to
the trade, in consequence of which our
connnission houses, in the busy season,
are very seldom overstocked as stuff finds
a very ready market at home. It is more
often the case that we are obliged to call
upon the other cities for their stock, than
to seek a foreign market for our own.

The question is now being generally
agitated as to the advisability of holding
a show next fall. There is one thing quite
evident (and previous experiences have
proved it), that the Baltimore public is
greatly averse to being "faked," while
on the contrary' they will appreciate and
patronize something good. Now would
t>e the chance to rekindle this spark of
public interest, by all hands combining
their efforts to give a first-class flower
show. Not to confine it to chrysanthe-
mums alone, for the people are tired
of seeing the same general mass of
"mums" year after year (which can be
seen in the windows of any first-class
florist's store), but to give them a variety
in the form of cut flowers, specimen
ferns, palms, decorations, designs, etc.
On the whole, give them everything that
\sjiiiral: and if this is done under proper
management, confining ourselves to the
domains of a less expensive hall, and
with a decreased premium list, a show
could be held which wQuld be patron-
ized, and made a financial success.

I'pon a recent visit to Messrs. Halliday
Bros', place. Liberty Road, the writer
found their extensive lot of greenhouses
in a very flourishing condition. To a
large list of .standard roses they have
added the Carnot, which they find very
satisfactory. They are equally success-
ful with carnations, of which they have
four large houses. Violets are grown in
quantities and a batch of Asparagus
Sprengeri (which they are using as a
decorative feature) can also be seen.
They have recently completed a new
potting and packing shed, which con-
nects a range of nine large houses.

Mr. Robt. Pater.son, who last week
was reported very ill, is now on the con-
valescent list.

The writer has just seen in one of the
stores a large vase of the Baltimore carna-
tion, each bloom measuring about three

December 9, 1897.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

89

Bedding at Lincoln Park, Chicago.

inches in diameter. The Baltimore
(which is a seedling of Mr. Conrad Hess)
is a darker pink than the Scott, ver}- full,
long stiff stemmed, dark in foliage and an
excellent keeper.

On November 26th Jlr. Jno. C. Wil-
helm died suddenly at his residence, 912
North Gay street. Jlr. Wilhelm was
quite a familiar figure about town, being
many years engaged in the retail trade.
Ch.\s. F. Fe.^st.

BEDDING AT LINCOLN PARK,
CHICAGO.

We present herewith a view of the
main parterre at Lincoln Park, Chicago,
from a photograph taken last September.
The view is from the north and is taken
from the terrace in front of the conser-
vatory. The various beds shown will be
illustrated and described in detail, and we
will here refer only to the row of vases
seen bordering the parterre at the left
between the trees.

These vases have been a feature of the
park for years, and are always much ad-
mired. The)- are simple wooden boxes
set on posts, and are not ornamented in
any way, the plants and vines completely
hiding the boxes. The tall pyramidal
effect is obtained by setting a smaller box
in the center of the larger one, and ele-
vated slightly above it. The upper box is
filled with plants only, while in the lower
one both plants and vines are used, the
plants being tall enough to hide the body
of the upper box. The plants used are
geraniums, both flowering and foliage,
Cineraria maritima, petunias, double

sweet alyssum, Calceolaria annua, ver-
benas, ivy-leaved geraniums, lobelias,
Maurandya Barclayana, tropaeolums, vin-
cas, German ivy, and occasionally Lop-
hospermum scandens.

The soil used for these vases is care-
fully prepared and must be of medium
weight, for if too heavy it will turn
into mud when watered, and afterward
bake hard, and if too light it will not
hold moisture long enough. To the reg-
ular compost is added one-third of well-
rotted cow manure, and then a generous
sprinkling of bone meal.

CHICAGO.

In a little over two months the annual
meeting of the American Carnation
Society will be held in this city. Every
florist in this vicinity should do his share
toward making that meeting a success.
It will be a small matter to each individual
if all take hold. And no better initial
step can be taken than to join the Chicago
Florist Club if you are not already a
member. The recent changes in the by-
laws have practically abolished the
entrance fee and the dues are only one
dollar a quarter, thirty-three and one-
third cents a month. Is it not worth far
more than this to be a member of the
representative trade organization of your
city. Send in your application. The
club needs you. You will assist it to do
effective work and you will receive a full
share of substantial benefits in return.
In union there is strength. Contribute
your mite toward making the Chicago
Club the strongest in the country.

The Chicago Bowlers will return the
visit of the St. Louis Bowling Club, start-
ing from Chicago Saturday evening at
10:15 via the Wabash Railroad. Satis-
factor\- rates have been secured for this
trip and all information regarding it can
be obtained from Mr. P. J. Hauswirth,
31S Wabash avenue. The party will
leave Chicago on the train noted and
reach St. Louis at 7:32 a. m. Sunday,
where thev will be met by a committee
of the St. 'Louis Club. The day will be
spent in St. Louis and the party will
leave that city on the return at 9:05 p. m.,
via the same railroad, reaching Chicago
again at 7:30 a m., in time for business
Monday.

It goes without saying that the St.
Louis boj's will make it verv pleasant for
the visiting party and all who can ar-
range to do so should certainly avail
themselves of this opportunity to experi-
ence the famed hospitality of the metropo-
lis of Mis.souri. In the meantime, it
would be well for the bowling contingent
to get into good training. While it
would not be nice to beat the St. Louis
boys on their own alleys, the Chicago
Club certainly ought to put up a good,
bold front and not allow theinselves to be
beaten too bad. Certainly tnese visits be-
tween the congenial spirits of the varia^s
cities ought to be encouraged, as a fra-
ternal feeling in the trade is engendered
thereby.

The Klehm Nursery will have the usual
big crop of Gontiers, Beauties and Sie-
brechts in for Christmas. They seem to
never fail to have a full crop in at just the
right time to corral the dollars at Christ-

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December 9. 1S97.

mas. Why can't other growers do it?
Have the Klehm boys a "secret?''

Poehhnann Bros, will remove from 24
Randolph St. to 53-55 Wabash Ave.,
where they will have more satisfactory
quarters.

Among recent visitors to the city was
Mrs. C. W. rike, the pioneer florist of
Racine, Wis.

In a vase of seedling carnations sent to
Kennicott Bros. Co. by Crabb & Hunter,
Grand Rapids, Mich.', we noted a pink
varietv that was of much promise. No
name' was attached. Give it a name,
gentlemen!

All the whole.salers report stock scarce
and in lively demand. Kennicott Bros.
Co. say they never before saw Chri.>>tmas
orders coming in so earl)'.

Franz Danzer, of A. W. Livingston's
Sons, Columbus, O. was a recent visitor.

Nixon H. Gano, of Knightstown, Ind.,
is visiting the trade here.

FLOWERS AT THE HOLIDAYS.

The holidays are approaching and
many of the growers are looking forward
to this festive season to make np for
los.ses at other times. All will admit that
they need a season of good sales at good
prices to enable them to strike a fair
average for the year. But the experience
of many years has shown that the right
way to get the most money out of the
holiday crops is to keep the stock going
to market as fast as it is in fit condition.

Every year is repeated the same old
storv of pickled stock that would have
brought a good price if marketed while
fresh but which was held till the day be-
fore ChrLstmas and then came in to swell
the glut on that day and he sold for a
song, or go to the barrel. Every year
there is a great 'scarcity just before the
holidays, with prices stiff, and a teriffic
slump at the last minute, due to the
quantity of stock dropped on the market
in one or two days.

It is not only a mistaken policy but a
costly one to the grower. Speculating
in futures is ordinarily a risky business,
but experience has shown that the
chances are all one way as regards
pickled stock, and those chances are de-
cidedly against the pickler. The inevita-
ble result is loss to the grower and dis-
.satisfaction to the buyer, while the com-
mission dealer catches it both ways.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

We are sorry to say that an accident
prevents us from presenting group No. 2
this week. It will appear next week, and,
probably, group No. 3 also. Keep the
photos coming in. We must have a little
lime in which to prepare the plates satis-
factorily.

THE CERTIFICATES.

It will take a week or so to get the
issue of certificates to subscribers started
in proper legal shape. But every sub-
scriber will receive one inside of two
weeks. The red tape of incorporating
has taken a little longei than anticipated,
but is now nearly completed. We cannot
legally issue the certificates until the

stock has been issued and placed in the
hands of the trustee. This will have
been accomplished very shortly, and we
can then go ahead.

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Copyright ISiti.

We wish we had time to acknowledge
by personal correspondence the many
congratulatory letters we have received
regarding our first issue, but must ask our
friends to accept this general acknowl-
edgement as personal. Your commenda-
tion is most thoroughly appreciated and
will spur us on to greater effort. The
paper is still much short of our ideal, but
with a fully organized statT we expect to
approach it more closely. We shall leave
no stone unturned to make the Review
as near the ideal trade paper as it can be
made.

We want to call special attention to the
article on " Park Planting" in last issue
by Mr. J. A. Petligrew. We consider it by
far the best short article on the subject yet
published. It teaches the highest type of
the art. It breathes the spirit of the
real artist and true lover of natural beauty.
It is honest. It is practical. We have
been surfeited by visionary ideals that be-
clouded the subject, and were probably
not thoroughly understood, even by the
writers thereof. Mr. Pettigrew has given
us in one short article a clear exposition
of the true principles of the art. Let us
profit by it. And we shall endeavor to
induce him to now go more into detail.

It is not too earh' to consider the
question of attending the next convention
of the Society of American Florists, to be
held at Omaha, Neb., next August. In-
dications are that all railroads will make a
rate of one fare for the round trip to the
Trans-Mississippi Exposition, to be held
at Omaha next summer, and that the ex-
position will be a beautiful one. This
double attraction will make the visit to
Omaha unusually pleasurable. At the
time Omaha was selected as the place for
the next meeting, fears were expressed
that the attendance would be light, as the
western florists did not usualh- attend the
annual meetings in large numbers. Those
in the trade in the West will now have an
opportunity to show that they are as
appreciative of the work of the society as
their eastern brethren. Let them turn

out to a man and make the Omaha meet-
ing the largest one in the history of the
society. It can be done. Why not do it?
If the western florists show earnestness in
the matter it will stimulate attendance
from the East. Let them begin the good
work now.

The printed report of the proceed-
ings of the Thirteenth Annual Convention
of the Society of American Florists, held
at Providence last August, has been
issued. It contains 150 pages, is nicely
printed and contains all the essays read
at the Providence convention, together
with the discussions on same, in addition
to a vast amount of other useful informa-
tion. An excellent feature is a list of
plant introductions in America during
1.S97, iucluiling new roses, carnations,
chrvsanthemums, cannas, dahlias, gera-
niums, begonias, sweet peas and miscel-
laneous. This report is sent free to all
members of the society. Anyone in the
trade can become a member of the
society by sending an application and
13.00 to the secretary, Mr. \Vm. J. Stew-
art, 67 Bromfield St.,' Boston, Mass.

The euture of the business is looked
forward to doubtfully by some and occa-
sionally we hear grave fears expressed.
"The business isn't what it used to be"
is a common e.xpression. It has a very
familiar sound, for it has been heard con-
tinuously ever since the trade existed,
even during flusli times when trade was
gaining by leaps and bounds. It is true
that for the last few years the trade has
suffered, ju.st as all other business has suf-
fered, but the florists' business seems to
have felt it less than many others. That
the business is still in its infancy in this
countrv there can be no doubt and that
there will be an enormous expansion
during the next decade is equally cer-
tain. We had become so accustomed to
a large yearly increase in the volume of
trade that we had come to look upon it
as something to which we were entitled.
We must, however, realize the fact that
we have new conditions to face and the
wise man will prepare to meet them. We
can not succeed by following the meth-
ods of five years ago any more than we
could have succeeded then by the meth-
ods prevailing five years before that
time. Conditions have changed and are
still changing with great rapidity and we
must change with them or be left behind
in the race. In last issue will be found a
number of articles touching upon this
important matter. They should be read
carefully and thoughtfully by all.

"Christmas Decorations." — Under
this title W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago,
have issued a very neatly printed little
booklet describing and quoting prices on
such items as evergreen wreathing,
bouquet green, evergreen wreaths, holly,
holly wreaths, mistletoe, evergreens from
the South, palmetto leaves, wild smilax,
needle pines, Christmas trees, immor-
telles, Cliristmas bell frames, and all other
supplies needed for the Christmas trade.
It should be very useful to the retailer.

Decemi'.ek 'J. 1897

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CUT FLOWER MARKETS.

New York, Dec. 8.

Roses, Beauties, extra special KW (HugW.no

No 1 20.0(V52.=).CK)

No 2 12.00(??)i5.00

No 3 B.tKXglO.OO

•■ Brides 4.00(31,6.110

•• Bridesmaids 4.0l»a 6.00

■■ Testouts 6.00(5112.00

•■ Caroots ,VOO(S10.00

•■ Meteors •''iS^ ? JS

■■ Morgans 4.00(31,6.00

■• Perles 2.0i)(3i 3,00

Carnations,:,:. IfS '^Z

fancy 3.(X)(3( o.OO

Cattlevas 3,'>.0i'(?/ 40.00

Cypripeciiums ^''IilB''s!S

Harrisii lilies 6.00(3 8.00

Mignonette 4.0(*3i b.tKJ

Violets -J^i 1?0

Valley S.OCXq. 4.00

Adiantums ^''®t},!J!

Asparagus . ^ „„^.? nH

Smilax 12.00(ai5.00

For extra prices and fancy stoclt see New
York letter.

St. Louis, Dec, 8.

Roses, Bcputies, long $2.5 00(3 35,00

short 5,00(310,00

Meteors. Kaiserin .iOOC' 8,00

■■ Mermets. La France 5,00(31,8.00

" Brides. Bridesmaids 5,00(3i 8,00

Perles, Wootton 2,00(3.4.00

Carnations, fancy 2.00fi 3.00

common 1.50(3i 2,W

Violets, single 25(3., 40

double 75(®1,00

California 1,50® 2,00

Valley 4 00

Stevia 25® .50

Paper White Narcissus 4.00

Roman Hyacinths 4.00

Hani.sii 1.1.00(5:18 00

Callas 12.50(3.15.00

Chrysanthemums, fancy 8.00(frln,00

" common 50(5. 1 . 50

Smilax 10.00^.15.00

Adiantum 1.00

Asparagus 35.00(5l50.00

Chicago. Dec. 8,
Such a complete picture of the Chicago mar-
ket is given in our advertisements that quota-
tions seem unnecessary. You will tind up-to-
date Qtiotations of nearly every house nmong
the advs, A review of the market conditions
will be found in our Chicago news report,

Boston. Dec, 8,
Trade this wfek has been slow and dull, con-
sequently has resulted in reduced prices. Chrys-
anthemums are about played out, only a very
few first-class being offered, Roses" pinks,
violets and valley seem to be the leaders.
Below I quote average prices:

Roses, Beauties J8 00(g35,00

Brides. Bridesmaids 2,00® 8,00

Meteors 2,oa'3> 6.00

" Perles, etc 2.00®, 6.00

Carnations 7.t(3;. 1.50

Violets 7n0} 1 ,00

Valley 2 um 4,00

Paper white narcissus, , 1,00(3., 2,00

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

Since date of last report (Nov. 27th) there has
been no material chiinKe in the situation. As
predicted by us then, stock has been scarce and
of r.ither inferior quality, judging not by stock
shipped but by the run as received from the
grower before grading. Had there been any
extra calls for stock or had trade been even
what might be called brisk, prices would have
soared far beyond top notches quoted.

There has not been, nor is there at this
w iting. any reserve stock with the growers to
draw upon for extra heavy or rush orders.
Heavy, lowering weather, w'ith frequent rains,
snows and a continuous steady low temperature,
not merely local, but extended generally
throughout territory tributary to this market,
does not meet requirements for flower produc-
ing.

Stoclis. speaking now not of cut blooms but of
the growing plants, are daily deteriorating.
This is apparent on entering almost every place.
Every grower has a tale of some one house or
some particular variety that "isn't doing right"
and they can't understand it. We can't either,

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Always Open

MILLANG & CO

Wholesale

Commission

Florists

48 West 29th St., New York.

Between Broadway and SKth ^\enue.

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; JadoD Fibre Grows Prize -Winners {

but just at a venture to hit the most birds with
one stone, we will say that less fuel and water
and more labor to the square foot of glass might
produce better results. Thi^ of course is onlya
generality and we don't say that it will, but we
fancy the word "might" is the right one and
used" where we use it Is worth thinking of.

Without a week of sunshine soon — right now
—flowers for the holidays are going to be short
in all lines excepting bulbous.

"Mums" in quantities to be depended on have
disappeared. Stevia is strong and getting
plentiful. Violets are farti.er and farther be-
tween and having hard work to maintain qual-
ity. Harrisii are fine and Romans, valley and
paper whites are tirst-class with good stems.
Carnations are good, seemingly, however, grow-
ing a trifle smaller. Scotts are the most plenti-
ful and whites the scarcest. Reds are coming
in more plentifully.

In roses. Testout. La France and Siebrecht
are badly off, and Carnots are hardly to be seen,
Perles. that have been in best shape of any for
so long, are going back. Maids. Meteor, Brides
and KaLsers are good. Maids, to prove the rule
of contraries, are gaining in color and all four
varieties show a gain in quality, the stiffening
of stems being marked. The cut is less than it
was ten days ago. however. Beauties are
shortening up and while generally good many
crooked necks appear: lots of one sided buds
and variegated foliage also among them.

Holly, the best in years, is to be seen every-
where. Wreathing galore and a brisk trade in
cape flowers, immortelles and kindred lines is
reported by all. Retailers figuring on large
jobs for the holidays may possibly save money
and customers by pushing decorative material
to the limit. It is plentiful and good this year.

The increase in the price of coal is
quite a serious item to the large growers.
Mr. Peter Reinberg, of Reinberg Bros..
Chicago, says it wnll increase their coal
bill fullj- |3,ooo for the present season.

Peteh Macdonald James ivicivIanus

MacDONALD & McMANUS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

'PHONE, 2778 3eTH ST.

30 West 30th St. NEW YORK.

CITUATIOX \VAXTEI)- Vuung ladv witli oxperi-
O ence (k-slrv;* position in florist sture. M. O. B..
care Flurist.s" Kevlew.

TV^ ANTED— YiiUDg: man to take entire charge of

»▼ four ruse houses 75 feet long, modern; board

on place; state wages. W. L. Hucke. Belleville. III.

SITUATION WANTE1)-By ilortst; 3u years' expe-
rience; good propagator and maker-upof designs.
Address Florist, care Carrier Xo. 2, Ottumwa, Iowa.

OITUATIOX WANTED— A successful rose grower
^3 desires situation as pritieipal grower on large
place or as foreman on medium sized one; references
given. Address Xixtm H. <;aun, care Florists' Rev.

FERNS

Four varieties of Fteris, strong plants,
3-inch pots. ^M) per 100: .Vinch pots,
*:2.()0a dozen. $1S.(0 per 100. Also Adi-
antam Farleyense.

JOHN WELSH YOUNQ,

GERMANTOWN, PA.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

December 9, 1897.

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for our issue of December
\6* If any changes are
wanted, give us as much %

notice as possible.

We want to make your
advertisements as effective
as possible.

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be depended on under all conditions as the
"Holiday Trade." The demand is sure to be
with us again this season and we Vjelieve to an
increased volume.

In the line of
CHRISTn A5 DECOR ATlONi. we have prepared lor
it with an ample stock of

Green in Bulk,
Evergreen Wreathing,
Holly, Holly Wreaths,
Mistletoe, etc., etc.

Does QUALITY interest vou in these goods?
It should. You will find 'the BEST QUALI-
TY is that which sells, and in buying, this
fact must be constantly considered.
We claim to give you the best the season pro-
duces, and are we not in position to do
this ? The large quantities we handle each year
acquaint us with the right sources of supply,
enable us to give extra labor and attention to
inspection and sorting, the unsurpassed facili-
ties we possess for storing and handling, to-
gether with our experience and knowledge of
the trade wants, all combine to put us in posi-
tion to offer you the very best service in this
line.

Whv take risks? Barnard's brand in these
goods signifies the standard of excellence. We
will not disappoint you either in quality or
prompt service.

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plies of this article if one is to get the dark
green color and bushy growth demanded by
A the florist trade. Our pickers each season

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A and where the sun does not injure the color.

Freights are more from these points but quan-
titv used gives vis advantage of carload rates
and we can offer this better article at very
reasonable and competing prices.

Please write for prices, stating
QUANTITY WANTED, and lowest passible
quotations will be promptly given.

EVERGREEN WREATHING.

For the convenience of those whg prefer to pur-
chase Green ready for immediate use we manufac-
ture large quantities of Wreathing. It is made of
selected Green, wire wound, tied in coils of twenty
vards each; can be cut to any length without un-
rolling.

Medium or standard grade, per lOO }'ds., f 2.75
" " " " 1,000 " 25.00

For larger quantities special figures will be given,
also for different grades. Light and Heavy.

EVERGREEN WREATHS.

These will be found very salable, and the low
price at which they are offered affords a good margin
of profit. They are made on rattan, wound on
both sides with bright, fresh Green, trimmed with
colored Immortelles or Cape Flowers.

Per doz $ 1 .20

Per 100 7.50

Per 1 ,000 70.00

HOLLY-Choicest Eastern Stock.

Well berried, selected grade, is not in large sup-

plv this vear. We have contracted from one of the

most careful packers and are assured of a good

quantitv of fine Holly. Sec2irc your supply ciirii/.

Full-sized cases of 16 cu. ft., per ca.se, f/l.75

3 cases for $i3-00

HOLLY WREATHS.

Made of strictly first-class well berried Holly,
wound on i2-iuch rattan rings.

Per doz | 1.50

Per 100 11.50

Per 1,000 100.00

MlSTLETOE = = ReacIy Dec. 18th.

Yery choice, well berried.

Per pound 20c

10 pounds $1.80

Per barrel, about 25 lbs 4.00

SELECTED CHRISTMAS TREES.

Please do not confound these with the common
stock, r?tl to roiinf only, which annually flood the
market. Our Trees are selected for form, quality,
and appearance, under the super\'ision of our own
agent. Write for prices, stating size and number
wanted, and we will quote.

SUNDRIES.

ImmorTELI.es. — All colors.

Per bunch 25c

Per dozen bunches $2.50

Cape I-'lowers. — New crop,

All colors, per 1,000 (i lb.) f 1.50

White, per 1,000 (I lb.) 1. 00

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186 East Kinzie Street,

•Tention the Florists' Review when writing.

CHICAGO.

December 2, 1897.

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HIGH-GRADE

Gladiolus for Forcing

In Season No».
Send (or Prices.

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Florists' Flower Seeds

and Bulbs our specialties

HEADOIARTERS FOR

Florists'
Supplies

t»*»»

I Suitable for s

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I Send for Special Price List. 5

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1 Seed 1

I Catalogue I

? will be issued about Jan. 1st, 1898. 5

I Send us your address and we will mail I

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DELAWARE HOLLY, guaranteed to be solidly packed, foliage
perfei-i. dark ttreen and well berried, Priue per case.
S.VtW; per •.; cases, •■fS.OO,

ENGLISH MISELETOE, re-packed in J2.00, $5,00 and IIO.OO cases.
Special price for original crates,

BOlQtEE GREEN, 16.50 per 100 lbs.

Stumpp & Walter Co.,

SEED GROWERS and
IMPORTERS

50 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

OUR SPECIALTY, CUT

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I* Dendrobiums. ;*

J-» Oncidiums !•

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•. Phalaenopsis.. ♦«

l' Vandas .*

*• Odontoglossums ,*

'• Laelias %

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AND FANCY STOCK OF ALL KINDS.

W<: ire Prarticil Orchid Growers

and Expert Handlers ot Cut TEl, 2778

Orchid Flowers..^.-* 33th St,

MacDonald & McManus,

50 W. 30th Street,
NEW YORK.

Wm. J. Baker,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

EDWARD REID

WHOLESALE FLORIST ^

No. 40 South Sixteenth St.

S WHOLESALE I Philadelphia

CUT FLOWERS

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Original Headquarters for Carnations.

Local and Lono Distance Telephone. ^2-43A.

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December 9. 1897,

CINCINNATI.

For the last two weeks trade has been
moving along satisfactorily and it looks
as if it would continue so for the balance
of this month. Social events have been
more numerous here of late, which
created an active demand for really good
stock of all kinds. The supply of carna-
tions is very limited at present and the
outlook for Xnias slim. Violets are
scarce and roses enough to meet demand.
Lilium Harrisiiare with us again and sell
readily at 1 1 o.oo per loo; Callas at fi.oo
per dozen.

Mr. Ed. Fries is on the sick list.

James O'Malley and Foley have newly
opened up a flower store in the central
part of the city, Walnut and Sixth streets.

Mr. Tom Hardesty has retired on this
side and moved to Newport.

The first copy of the FLORIST.S' Re-
view made its appearance here a few
days sii'.ce and was much admired by
those who saw it. Mr. B. P. Critcheil
said of it when asked: "It's full of news
and advs., the cuts are excellent, and the
paper as a whole makes a good showing. "
Mr. Will Gray, of Peterson's, in sizing it
up remarked: "Nothing slow about this
paper; this is surely up to date."

Negrum.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Washington for the past week has had
wretched weather, dull and wet, with the
mercury hovering around the freezing
point. There have been but a few bright

days during the past six weeks, which is
telling on the quantity and quality of
stuff coming in, though the supply is
equal to the demand. "The season begins
with the assembling of Congress, and
from now on business should be brisk.

The coming out of the young debu-
tantes and afternoon teas have created the
only demand for flowers; outsi<le of this
there has been little or no entertaining.

The Gude Bros, have a new delivery
wagon which is a model of its kind, start-
ling in elegance, and drawn by two fine
mouse-colored ponies.

From the ruins of the old Florists' Club,
which ceased to exist about two years ago,
a new club was organized last week, with
J. R. Freeman, Pres. ; Robt. Bowdler.Vice-
Pres.; Chas. F. Hale, Treas., and M. Boyle,
Sec'y. As anticipated the boys turned up
in goodly numbers. The new constitu-
tion and by-laws differ from that of the
old organization in one respect, viz.: only
those in active business being eligible to
membership.

The club has received and accepted an
invitation from the Baltimore club to visit
them the evening of the 13th, and a large
delegation will ,go over. The Baltimore
florists are in sympathy with our move-
ment against the free distribution of cut
flowers by the Government, and wish to
discuss that question with the club.

W. H. K.

Fr.\nkfort, Ky. — E. Power, the flor-
ist, has made an assignment to W. C.
Herindon.

Price-List of Bassett & Washburn, Chicago,

for Current Week.

BEAUTIES.

Extra Lone Stem-, per d z fJ.OO- .i.OO

Stems i4 to 30 in • 2 50—3.00

•■ 10 in " , 1.00— 1.50

BBIDES.

No. A 1, per 100 15.00— 6.00

1, ■• 4.00-

2, '• 3.00—

KAISEBIN.
No. A 1. pf-r 100 $6.00—

1, ■• ... 500—

2, •■ . , 3.(»—

BSIDESMAIDS.

No. A 1. perlOO J6.00—

1. ■■ 5.00—

3, " 3.00-

FBESIDENT CABNOT.

No, A 1. per imi *6.00—

i. ■■ ,. 4,00—

METEORS.

No. A 1. per 100 $6.00—

1, ■• 4.00—

FEBLES.

No. A 1. per 100 $4.00-

1. ■■ 3.00—

ASSORTED BOSES.

Our Selection, ptr liHi $3 (X)-

CABNATIONS.

Common, per 100 $l..50 —

White, ■■ 2 no-
Fancy. • 3.0O— 4.00

COI.D STOBAGE VALLEY.

Choice Stock, per IW $4,iXI—

HABBISII I.II.IES.
Harri.sii Lilies, per doz * 1 50—

p.-r lllll 10, 0—

MISCEI.I.ANEOUS.

Violets, per li«.i $ 1.50—

Aniantum. per 10. i 50—

Smiliix, per doz 1.50 —

per 100 1000—

Common Ferns, per 100 20—

per 1000 1.50-

Galax Le- ves, per 100 20—

per 1000 1.50—

Asparagus, per string 60— .75

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Commission Tlorist

88 Wabash avenue

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I Consignments Solicited. \

i Not interested in any greenhouses. \ Telephone

I Square dealings and prompt returns ! 4337...

For Week of December 6th,
follows :

quote you as

p. AND D. FREE.

Am. Beauties, extra long

stem

PER HUNDRED.
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Am, Beauties, tair to long 1200-

Am Beauties, short 8.00-

Brides, Maids, selecled 4.00-

18.00
10.00
6,00
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4,00
4,00
2.00
1.50
12.50

Meteors, selected 4.tK)—

Brides, Maids. Meteors, good average , , 3.00—

Perles, selected 3.00-

Carnations, selected 1..50 —

Carnations, good average stock ... 1.00—

Smilax, the best in the marlcet 10.00—

Violets ,... 1.25—

Valley ..- 4.00—

Romans

Paper Whites

Callas 1000— 12..50

Harrisii 12..t0— 15.00

Sweet Alyssum .25

Marguerites 61— .75

.Stevia 1.00— 1.50

Adiantum 60— 75

Common Ferns (Per M $1.50)... .20

Galax (PerMJl.OO) .15

Asparagus, per string .50— .65

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(store open week dnys till 6:30 p. ni. Sundays and
holidays till noon only.

j Send for my Weekly Quotations, issued every Saturday.
j Free on Application.

guaranteed.

Decembek 9, 1897.

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Wholesale Cut Flowers

7? 5? 51 WABASH AVENIE, CHICAGO.

ROSES AND CARNATIONS GROWING INDER 500,000 FEET i c Prices for the Week

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MM American Beauties, long i'S.Oil

W^ , , , , ■■ ^.^. Ameriean lieauties, 30-inch stem 2U 00

h grow our own stock, and when you order from u.? you If,^ American Beauties, 30 to :;4-inch stem l.'j.(X)

will get strictly fre.sh goods. Don't be afraid to take 39 American Beauties. 15 to 18-inch .stem 13.00

orders for American Beauties. We can supply you. We .«= American Beauties, short stemmed "'SI « S

are headquarters for Americ.\n BE-\UTik.S. We al.so grow bulb j|[5l| Brities. ......!.....!!.... ..!^!! !.....!.!... !.^.. .....!.... 4.00(§ «.oo

stock, such as Vali,ev, Romans, Daffodils, Harrisii. Lil- it'£ Bridesmaids 4.00® ti.oo

lEs and Tuups, of which we have secured the best bulbs the i»i» Beifi^^l^brecht::::;:;:::;::;;::::;;::;;::;: i::::;:;:::::: 3w!l "S

market affords. ((cjS Meteors 4.(Ki@, li.iHJ

We will this Spring, as heretofore, have large quantities of ^jjf Perles 3.0fl(« 4.00

young roses for sale. Before ordering elsewhere write us for pf vS'ts""" .■"" i.'sol koo

prices. Stock ready for shipment March i next. §3 Smilax.'..'.;!.'.'.'.'.'.' .'.'.'.'.1.'.'!!'.!.'.'!!.".' !.'.'.'!'.!.'.'.'!'.!...!'..'.'. lo'.bo@12.00

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Printing l)OU$e

87-91 Plymouth Place

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aa miBA5/yAVi., CHICAGO.

Buy Your Flowers
Direct from the Grower

We are the largest growers of American Beauties in this country, and also grow large quantities of Brides,
Bridesmaids, Meteors, Perles, Kaiserin and Carnot, Fancy Carnations, Harrisii Lilies, Lily of the Valley,
Dutch Bulbs, Srailax, Asparagus and Adiantum.

Our Wire Work Designs are the most artistic and best made of any in the market. We have made arrange
ments enabling us to furnish a very choice grade (quality guaranteed the best) of

Christmas Greens

Holly, Mistletoe, Evergreen Wreathing,
Bouquet Green, etc.

Our prices on Florists' Supplies are as low as any and quality the best. We make a specialty of Flor-
ists' Ribbons at prices very much under any other firm.
Get our Weekly Price List and send us a trial order.

OUR CHRISTMAS PRICE I.IST WII,!, BE ISSUES DECEMBER 15TH.

Bassett & Washbirn,

Greenhouses and Residence
Hinsdale, III.

88, 90 & 92 Wabash Avenue,
CHICAGO.

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NIMQVER

21 Randolph St., CHICHGO.

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PRICES FOR CURRENT WEEK.

Ppr too.

Beauties, tirst quality ^IS.tXKS-ixOO

Beauties, medium _ 8.(X1(J7 In.PO

Meteors. Brides. Maids 3.00(<j. BOO

Paries ii.OO® 4.(KI

C.irnations. long 1.00® 1..t0

Carnations, faucv l.T.V?^ 2.00

Valley 4.o0@i 5.00

Violets 1.00@ 1.7.5

Romans "I.OO

Stevia l.PO

Adiantums fO(n:. .7.5

Smilax 10 00@15.(H)

Ferns, per 1,000, •?!. 7b .20

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Wholesale

Cut Flowers a"-
Florists' Supplies

AGENTS FOR

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

88 & 90 WABASH AVENIE
CHICAGO

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I Holiday Goods...

I Bouquet Green,

s Holly, Mistletoe, Immortelles,

I Cape Flowers, Wreathing.

T WRITE IS FOR OUR SPECIAL PRICES.

I Wholesale Flower Price List

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I ■■ ■■ >liort 4.0U(rti H.UO

J ■■ Brides. Briilosraaid.. 3. 00(«) 4.00

t ■• Meteor.s, Test nut 3.00(n) 4.00

I Kaiserin, Ciinuit 4.00(ai 7.00

1 •■ Niphetiw, IVrle 3.00

; Carnations l.OOfn loO

I •• fancy 2.00

S Violets 1.2.5

I Naroissus, Romans 3.00:^ 4 00

I Harrisii ' 10.00

i Valley 4MX<>' o.OO

IAdiaiitum 50(a' .75

. Smilax 10.00(rt;13.00

? .\«l)aragns .jO.OOfa /.'i.OO

I Common Ferns, per 1000 . .. l..">0

I Our Store open nights until 7 o'clock,
Sundays and Holidays 12 Noon.

* —

1 Give Is Your Orders.

-M»— ^«»-

W. L LYNCH,

Wholesale
Commission Florist

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American Beauties "<i«"»"»rr..cyRo..s I
Fancy Carnations ...i.«B.«».>5t.ci.

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The RIGHT kind of Stock, packed in the RIGHT way, deUvered at the RIGHT

time, and at the RIGHT prices. I

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. I

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; TRIAL.

WE

CAN

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YOU.

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ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
OE StASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

WM. F. KASTINQcrJ

i 495 WHSHINGTON St . BUFFALO. N. Y.
(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs^

Make the work of ventilating:
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

Palmer's Hotbed Mats

FROST PROOF.

Made expressly for winter covering of
hotbeds, cold frames, plants and seeds of all
kinds.

Indestructible, Cheap
and Warm.

Will not harbor mice or vermin. -Easy
handling. Have now been in practical use
three years. Costinj? less than half as
much as old fashioned straw mats and en-
tirely taking their place.

Made in regular sizes, 76x76 inches and
76x40 inches, or any size desired. Sold by
the running foot 76 inches wide.

We also make the cheapest, warmest and
strongest HORSE BLANKET in the world.
weighing i* pounds.

THER. T. PALMER CO.

Or New London, Conn.

1 13 Worth St., NEW YORK.

J* Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers and thereby oblige the Publishers.,*

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l)Olly, Bouquet dmn, li}mthm.

76=78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Subject to Chang-e Without Notice.
We are Headquarters for CIT FLOWERS.

CABNATIONS.

Ordinary per 100, J1.50—

Select

Fiincy "

BOSES.

Beauties, long, scurcf per doz.,

Beauties, medium, .scarce. ..

Beauties, short, scarce '"

Brides .per 100,

Jvaiseriu

Maids ■*

Meteor "

Perles .

Our Selection "

GBEENS.

Asparafjus per string. S .60—

Ferns, Adiantum, select .. , .per lOO. .fiO—

Common Fancy, 1.000, $1..tO, per 100, ,25—

Sniilax, common, fancy per doz..

Ivy Leaves per 100,

Oalax. ^'reen and bronze "

Wild Sniilax, Parlor Brand case.

Wild Smilax, Medium "

Wild Smilax, Larse "

Extra tine lot of Wild Smilax now on hand.

M1SCEI.I.ANEOUS.

Alyssum per luO. $ .2.5—

Marguerites " .75 —

Mit:nonette " 3.00— 8. OO

I 'alias per doz., 1.50—

Harrisii " 1.50—2.00

"Mums," single stem disbudded stock.

Fancy per doz., 2.0O— 3 OO

Common per 100,

Romans

Stevia "

Swainsona

Valley

Violets "

Above prices are for good stock,
lected and inferior quality will be charged ac
cording to its value.
Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade.

2.00—
3.0O—

$).50—
2,00—
1.00—
3.00— 5.00
3.00— 5.0O
3.00— ,5.00
300— ,5.00
3.00- 4.00
3.50—

1.2.5—
.75—
.15-
3.7.5—
5.,50—
8.00—

8.00— 12.00

3.00—

1.25—

2 00— 4.00

5.00—

l.SO— 2.00

Extra Se-

Following is the form of certificate we issue to subscribers:

$1.00 $1.00 I

The Florists' Publishing Company, Chicago.

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_of_

, is entitled to the annual dividends on one-tenth

of a share (par value of each share $10.00) of the stock of the FLORISTS' PUBLISHING
COMPANY, of Chicago, 111., that has been placed in my custody as Trustee, so long only as

. shall remain a paying subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW.

This certificate is transferable only to

successor in business,

and then only on application to the undersigned. Dividends will be made of net profits on the
first day of January of each year.

Certificate holders are reminded that by confining their purchases to those who advertise
in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper when writing) they will greatly
enhance the earning power of their certificates.

Buy to best advantage always, but, everything else being equal, give the preference to
those who advertise in the paper in which you have an interest.

Witness my hand and seal at Chicago, 111., this.

-day of_

1897.

(SEAL)

Trustee.

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DhXEMBEK 9. 1897

TELEGRAPH CODE.

In telegraphing orders to any of the
wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the
following code:

Assuiwp — 1)0 not auswer if ctinnot till order.

AbroR^ate— In case you cannot fill order, telegrapli
at nine.

AntU'ipate— Answer at once, stating whether you
can or cannot till onU'r.

Ambition— If yi'u can only partially fill order, do
80, and reply, stating what.

Admiral— Orderniust be sent on train mentioned
only.

Ambulance— Want all of order tilled or none, and
prompt answer back.

Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next
oiic will do.

Atlable— Send prepaid by baggage master, if no ex-
[.r<-s^ nn's'-iri;:ir ..n train.

I>e«'or:ite if c;iiuini send all on train mentioned,
senil all you can, and send balance on next train.

Admission— This order Is a substitute for my
regular order.

Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified,
you may substitute according to your best judg-
meut.

Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular
order.

Durable- Colored tlowcrs must not be substituted
for white.

Affection— Fid if possible, even at extra expense.

Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shipped
to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially
c lose .

Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord
Ingly.

Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second-
class fiowers. if at reduced price.

Flattery - If price has advanced since last ijuota-
tion. do* not siMid goods, but telegraph.

For j;cry- This order countermands all previous
orders

Formation- Add these Items t« the order which
y.iu alvcadv have, but in case first order is already
shipped, ■■aurel this addition.

Flamingo -We ;ire ill 11 liad pinch; send us some-
thing to help us out. e\ en if of poor quality.

Flocking- Have sent mail order; if not yet re-
ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or-
der when received.

Foraging— This order includes all Items previously
ordered and wanted \'<>v this date.

Supcrii>r— Can ii>'/ >"iiietliing especially fine, and
am willing to pay aeci.rdiiik'ly.

Skip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac-
cept risk of getting ■'jdekled" stock.

Corporal -If cannot send on night train, morning
train will do.

THE CODE HELOW WILL HE USED

IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN

NECESSARY.

Elope— Cannot fill your order to-dav. Stock is
scane. Have tried to buy at otlier li.nis. s fni ymi.

Lecture ' )ur store was closed ye-(erd:i\ when
youv telegram came. Received it this morning.
Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter-
nianiied at once.

Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will
send on next train possible to-day.

Eclipse— Will send part of your Order. Balance
scarce. Cannot get it at any price to-day.

Artistic— Cannot fill ordei' to-day, i? you want or-
der filled vsame order i to-murrow, wire us at
once.

Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to be had.
win sliii> unless r-itiinlermanded by o'clock

FniKlaiiicnt stm k naiin-d in this telegram has
lieen sent, and halance, unless countermanded by
telegram, will he sent on

KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED.

Keep the dealer from whom you order
flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock
for which you have the largest sale.
Write him as fully as possible when you
have time to devote to the matter. Keep
him fully advised as to the needs of your
trade. He will then know much better
how to fill your telegraphic orders. He
will know whether to send you the best
in the market at the top price or to send
you a fair grade at a more moderate
price. The dealer is anxious to please
you but often his information is meagre.
Make this information as full as possible
by mail and your telegraphic orders will
be filled more to your satisfaction.

A. L. RANDALL

lUboksak
Tlorist

126 Dearborn
Street,^ ^<

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Y aim is to give complete satisfaction, both in quality of stock and
promptness in filling orders. Prompt attention given to all or-
ders, large or small. Florists' Supplies furnished on short notice.
Close Sundays 2 P. M. Evenings 9 P. M. Telephone 1496.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

FINE

ROSES A\D CARNATIONS

lire specialties with us. American
Beautii B a leader. Wf grow our-
selves itie stock we offer.

rj^ Cut Flowers.

•fe^-fe^

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TEL. MAIN 1811.

41 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WHAT PROGRESSIVE AND SUCCESSFUL FLORISTS SAY OF MY.

TEMPERING APPARATUS

WHICH REMOVES THE CHILL FROM THE SYRINGING WATER.

Ernst Asnius, West Hoboken. N. J., after tour ytais use, wrilt's; "It is vt- ry salislaclury

It has been a t reat benelit to tny stock, as well as improving the quality of my blooms."
Thorne & Co., Flushing. L. I., write: "It works to our entiie satisfaction, and is so simple^

wurkint^ in connection with the greenhouse hot water heating plant."
Salter Bros., Rochester, X. Y.. write: "The only fault we found was, it got loo hot; but after a^

little, we got it regulated."

HENRY W. GIBBONS* Heating Engineer and Greenhouse Builder,

IJt) UIBERXY STREET. NEW YORK:.

Cree and Shrub Seeds «

Seedlings. Etc. Magnolia and Calycanthus
seed a specialty. Write for Price List

J. H. H. BOYD,

CACLE Sequatchie Co TENN.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to give it that trial — the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City-
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

December !). IS<»T.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

We acknowledge

no StlDGnO rS - packing cut Plowers for shipment.

HOLLY

-Best Delaware, $5.00 per Case.

BOUQUET GREEN

$3.50 per 100 lbs.

WILD SMI LAX

-in following sized Cases :

No. 1 So square feet..

No. 2 200

No. 3 300

No. 4 400

No. 5 500

No. 6 600

NEEDLE PINES.

-3(5-inch, $2.75 per dozen.

Flowers ordered from us will reach you in
first-class condition.

BOUQUET GREEN
WREATHING

—$3.00 per 100 yards.

.$\ 50
. 2 50
. 3 75
. 5 50

. 7 00
. 8 OU

5ABAL PALH
CROWNS

Our Sabal Palm Crowns are very large, four
to six feet high, with from four to six immense
perfect leaves, 36 to 4S inches in diameter.

Price per dozen, $5.00.

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

Decembek 9, 189T

TORONTO.

Winter appears to have set in— though
it may be only a false alarm — and the
chrysanthemums are nearly done for.
Prices are rising and the demand is lively
all around, so that there is really ver\-
little to grumble about just now. The
vice-regal party are staying at Govern-
ment House until New Year. The pro-
vincial parliament has just opened and
dinners, receptions, balls, bazaars and
other less important entertainments are
too numerous to mention. Take it alto-
gether the cut flower trade is doing very
well, better than it has done at this time
of year for a long while. The good times
we have been looking out for so long are
coming slowly but surely. What will they
be when millionaires by the score begin
to return from the Klondyke ?

The essay to be read at the next regu-
lar meeting of the horticultural society
is entitled "Seasonable Home Decora-
tion," and written by Mr. McP. Ross, who
is exceptionally well able to handle the
subject. It should attract a goodly crowd.

On Tuesday, the 21st inst., the Gard-
eners' and Florists' -Association will hold
their annual election of officers in which,
of course, every member will take part.
Some years ago a little bird told me be-
forehand what the result of the elections
would be, but the bird turned out to be a
liar of the first water. This same little
bird has been talking again but I am not
going to give it away this time until I see
whether he has reformed. At this meet-
ing the treasurer hopes to pay seventy-
five per cent, of the prizes won at the late
show, which is twenty -five per cent. bet-

All

ter than he expected to do at first,
prizetakers are requested to attend.

Mr. C. Tidy has moved into his new
store a short distance further west on
King St. I am told that it is fitted up in
first-class modern style and in every way-
suitable for carrying on a first-class busi-
ness. Success to it. E.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR THE CHI-
CAGO MARKET.

Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, have
issued the following circular to their
growers:

Our list of chrv.^anthemums. Under this head-
ing we grade them in three classes, viz: Best,
second, third.

Class 1. Market tor all you can grow. \ ellow—
fiolden Wedding, Major Bonnaflon, H. L. Sun-
derbruch, Modesto. Pink— Maud Dtan, Mrs.
Murdoch. Mrs. Perrin. Viviand-Morel. White—
Ivory, Western King, Minnie Wanamaker.
Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mayflower

Class i Market for a fair quantit.v. ^ ellow—
Golden Gate, Mrs, J. J. Glessner. Lady Play-
fair Red-Mrs Dre-Kel. White— Mrs. Robuison.
Bronze-Geo. W, Childs, Chas. Davis (odd),
John Schrampton.

Class 3. Market for a few, some are new vane-
ties Yellow— Lincoln, Pennsylvania. Eugene
Daiiledouze, White— Frank Hardy. Pink— Mrs.
Higinhotham, .\utumn Glory, Mrs, Allerton,

It is certainlv an excellent idea for the
commission dealer to keep his growers
posted as to what finds ready sale and
what does not. It cannot fail to result in
benefit to both grower and dealer.

ORDER NOW
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS

1^

Of our first issue we printed 9,000
copies, which consumed 4,500 lbs. of
paper— two and one-fourth tons. Quite
a good weight for a "baby."

Twenty-Five Thousand
Blooms of

Cypripedium
r Insipes

At Twelve and Half Cents Each.

CASH WITH ORDER

Delivered— Express Paid.

I have the largest stock of this variety in the

world. If you do not receive our new 1898

calendar, write for one, .\ddress

The Smilax King,

WALDEN, N. Y.

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iui

Must have room

Have an immense stock,
perfectly healthy.

Here are my prices
For December:

3 plants in 7-inch pot, 32 to 36 in. high, bushy

3 plants in S-inch pot, 36 to 42 in. high, very bushy.
3 plants in 8-inch pot, 42 to 48 in. high, very bushy.

I plant in lo-inch pot, 4 to 5 ft. high, very fine

Grown cool and well hardened.

i^-itVi^MuWi^iiHJi-immW-

,.#1.50
, . 2.00
. . 2.50
. . 5.00

JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa.

Areca

Lutescensi

Cheap

The

Cheapest
Lot of
^ Palms...

ever offered to the
trade.

Full l!ne of
^ kentia Belmoreana,
^ Latania Borbonica,

^ and

;: Cocos Weddeliana. !

December 9, 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

105

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Rose Hill Nurseries

The Largest Horticultural Istablishment in
America....

All Stock is HOME GROWN and COOl GROWN.

OUR SPECIALTIES....PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS, ROSES, and

Also the largest and finest collection of STOVE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS.
If you need anything fancy for private places, call and see us. Write, telegraph, or
telephone and our carriage will meet you.

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NEW YORK OFFICE, 409 FIFTH AVENUE.

HOLLY

BOUQUET GREEN
CUT FLOWERS
PALMS AND FERNS

J* jt jt
ELLIS & POLLWORTH

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

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^ GARDENING.

The Slandaid VVuii; of Reference for
Florists ;ind Gardeners. In set of four
volume- Price. S20 00.

Florists" Publishing Company.

530-535 CAXTON BUILDING,
CHICAGO.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

DIRECT RECEIVERS OF

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\VRITE US for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST., NEW YORK.

Cinerarias and Calceolarias... ..«^.^ begonias .^^

We have a superior strain
of these beautiful plants.

Cinerarias, 2'.i-in. - - - !f:;,oo per 100
Cinerarias, 3-In. - - - - 3.00 per 100
Calceolarias, 2'i-in. - - 3, 00 per 100

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Elorists,

Citjand Green Sis. UTICA, N. Y.

At Half Price to Close Out. All Extra Fine Plants.

Thurstonii, 3i4-inch doz., 40c,: $3.00 per 100

Thurstonii, 2/2-inch doz., 30c.: JS.fiO per 100

A. Guttata. 3'/s-inch doz.. 40c.: »3 00 per 100

Olbia. 4-incli doz., 60c,: $.i.00 per 100

M. DeLesseps. 3!4-inch. .doz., 50c.: i'4.00 per UK)
Alba Picta. Feasti, and four other kinds, 4»c.
per dozen; $:!.IXI per 100.
A. J. BALDWIN, - Newark, Ohio.

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PRICE LIST

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

p. AND D. AT COST

PRICE PER HUNDRED

Am. Beauties, medium $ 8.00 to $12.00

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length 15.00 to J 8.00

Am. Beauties, long 20.00 to 30.00

Meteors, extra select 4.00 to 6.00

Brides, Maids, extra select 4.00 to 6.00

Meteors, Bride, Maids, good average 3.00 to 5.00

Perles, extra select 3.00 to 5.00

Carnations, extra select J. 50 to 2.00

Carnations, good average stock J. 25 to t.50

All Flowers in Season at lowest market rates.

Store open until 6.30 P. M. week days, until Noon
Sundays and Holidays.

We always ship extra select or high=grade goods
unless otherwise ordered.

This Year's Customers
Must be Ours Next Year

The Values we

It is not what you pay for the extra select stock — but what the extra

bear in mind that the best is the r

....WHY ?

It pays to trade at headquarters and the greatest house in
the quality of goods your trade requires, we will endeavo:
in the cut flower department have had long experience bo
for your benefit, if you will post us as to your requireme
stupendous clearing sale of Wire Work 25 to 50 per cent
or value. No other store in the world can do it.

Jobbers in all Kinds of D

Di-X'EMBEK 9, 1897.

The Weekly Florists* Review,

PRICE LIST

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

P. AND O. AT COST

PRICE PER HUNDRED

Vholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

STANCE TELEPHONE

PRESS 466.

ROOMS 22 AND 23.

Violets $ 1.25 to $ 1.75

Valley, our specialty— the best 3.00 to 5.00

Smilax 10.00 to 15.00

Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00

Callas 12.50

Romans, Narcissus 3.00 4.00

Adiantum 60 1.00

Asparagus per string, 50c to 65c

Galax perM, $J.50 .20

Common Ferns per M, 2.00 .25

Common Ferns and Gala.ij. .^00sold at 1000 rales.

Jiy Western Agents for E. G. ASMUS' Lily of the Valley.

Asparagus always on hand.

QPPPIAI NinTIPF We will mail our cut flower price list
Ortv/IHl. liUIIOt or wire catalogue free on application.

V8 are our best Advertisements

xt stock pays you. We are all striving for one purpose* It is weU to
economical — that is clear enough.

rica. If you buy it of us it is all right. If you will advise us as to
egulate our shipments to meet its demands. Our foreman and help
the wholesale and retail trade, and will gladly use their experience
Special cash sale — reduction in price — "we're shaping things" for a
than elsewhere. Best improved hand-made goods regardless of cost

sirable Florists' Supplies.

JOS The Weekly Florists^ Review.

December 9. 1897.

C. A. KIJEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies

MANirACTlRER OF

The Patent Wire Clamp
Floral Designs....

A FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES ALWAYS ON HAND. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

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1122 Pine Street, ST. LOUS, MO.

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Every subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW is requested to send i

to the editor a cabinet size photograph with name and address on T

back, for use in our T

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6444«ft

£ '.>''Sj.>'35;.-5;: ■,

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Carnations

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Our Central Location enables us to fill out-of-town orders
guick and at short notice.

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eVERY one to whom this issue of the FLORISTS' REVEW is addressed, and who fills out,
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days from date, will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year but also a

certificate entitling him to the earnings on one-tenth of a share of stock in the company
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Why do we make such an unparalleled offer? It iS" very simple.

You will have an interest in the success of the paper.

You will see that you can buy everything that you want to just as good advantage from
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This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy advertising patronage,
and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earn good dividends.

And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning
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You will get a better paper than has yet been published in this field, and a share of its
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PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Looking in on Brother Rennie, who
will be remembered especially by the
"sports" at our recent convention, as
being a most energetic spirit and who is
now chafing at an enforced confinement
of seven weeks in a sick room, he will
I am glad to report, soon be out and with
care be as of }-ore. I had anticipated the
pleasure of his company to visit the
establishment of S. J. Keuter at that solid
little granite locked town of Westerly,
the merchants ol which place bear as
reputable a name.

On arriving I found Mr. Renter mak-
ing his evening shipment ( he ships twice
daily to the Hub). This shipment con-
sisted of some four thousand carnations,
which were bunched in fifties by his right
bower. Mrs. Renter, in one hour and a
half, the writer acting as timekeeper and
who mentally allowed this was one
instance where the gentler sex deserves
the highest praise one can bestow. The
kinds were chiefly Daybreak, Scott,
McGowan and Alaska. These are stand-
ards. Alaska glistens as those glaciers
of the great northwest. The bunches
have that pleasing ru.stle when shaken.
Of the dozen big shipping boxes several
contained roses, including Morgans of
exquisite color, also Bridesmaid and
Perle.

After the bustle and following the des-
patch of this shipment my host piloted
me through what is becoming a plant of
mammoth proportions. Method and per-
fectness of detail is conspicuous through-
out. The plan of running upon special-
ties enables this to be done more easily.
Mr. Renter is a firm believer in this prin-
ciple and attributes his success to its
adoption.

While to some this has been an unsat-
isfactory season, Mr. Renter is so well
pleased and sanguine for the future he
has plans to add four houses to connect
with the handsome range erected during
the past summer, to be each 200x21 ft.,
and heated by a No. 10 Furman boiler.

While roses will be grown more exten-
sively considerable space will be given to
growing carnations, Scotts in solid beds
proving very satisfactory, several houses
planted in this manner yielding prolific
returns.

The trial house is highly interesting.
No fewer than fifty varieties a^e being
tested. It is early to report the results
but some are disappointing while others
are encouraging. Later on I will give
our readers the benefit of Mr. Reuter's
close observ-ations. W. M.

UTrc.\, N. Y.— Messrs. Whitton &Sons,
have gone quite extensively into import-
ing azaleas, having at the present time
three large loo-foot houses devoted exclus-
ively to them. They also have two 100-
foot houses in Bermuda Easter lilies and
three houses of same size in cinerarias.
The}- have developed an extensive plant
trade, keeping two men busy packing
plants forshipment. E. J. Glover reports
a good trade. His specialties are roses,
carnations and violets, with which he is
very successful. No mildew, rust or dis-
ease is to be found on anv of his stock.

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PALMS

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ARECA IiUTESCElirS^^-inch pots at dOc, 75c
andifl.OO; 8-inch pots at $1 50 and 12.00: 10-
inch pots at K.OO. ife.OO and $7.00.

I.ATAITIA BOBBONICA— (i-inch pots at 50c.
All Al stoel;. Priif list of general stock on
application.

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See the weekly price list of Ken-
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pays to buy at headquarters.

ALM

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Musa Ensete 1.25 10,00 37.50

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process— NOI' Adulterated. Complete fertil-
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to handle. Try Sample Bag, Iixi lbs . *I,.50,

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PTDAIVIII IIVJC Grand Bedders and other
UUn/\lllUlTlO. new and fancy kinds; 50.000,
10 VLLricties. Strong rooted $1.00 per 100 ex-
press, ^1 i^ mail.

PA\1^IF^ My standard assortment, best
r/\I^OILO. and latest productions. 40.000. 40c
per 100 express; .50 mailed for Sic to try them
aside any other. Seed of same. 1.000. 20c.

Bedding Begonias. Coleus. Prtunia. Verbena,
etc., in season. List of Geraniums and other
stock. DANIEL K HEKK,

Lancaster, Pa.

December 9, 1897

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Chocoensis

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Mendellii

Schroderae

Labiata

Mossiae

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Acinetas
Cypripediums
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Orcidium Krameri

Papilio
Miltonias
Peristeria Elata
Anguloas
Dendrobiums
Laslia Anceps

Crispa

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PALMS. I PALMS.

Measurements taken from top of pot to top of tallest leaf.

VARIETIES:
Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot. .
Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot. .
Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot.
Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot. .
Corypha Australis —

Kentia Belmoreana.

Forsteriana

Latania Borbonica.

Size

Pot.

4-inch.

Height

Inches.

12-14

30-31

34-38

40-4iS
18-20
18-22
16-18
14-16
20-24
36-40
48-50
18-20
20-24
28-30
50-54
12-14
14-16
18-20
18-20
23-25
30-36
36-4(1

Character
Leaves. Each.

K).75

Measurements taken from top of pot to top of tallest leaf.
VARIETIES: Size Height Character

Doz.
$3.60

Per 100
.li30.00

Pot.
'Phoenix Reclinata 5 inch

1.00 12.00

6
7

Canariensis. . . 5
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Inches.
18-20
22-24
26-30
18-20
22-26
26-30

Leaves.
4- 5

4- 5

5- R
4- 5

Each.
.50
.75

1.00
.50
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1 00

Doz.
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9.00

12.00
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9. no

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7- 8
8-10

4- 5

5- 6
3- 5
5- 6
5- 7

2- 3

3- 4

3- 4

4- 6

3- 4

4- 5

5- B

6- 7
6- 8
8-12

1..50

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.75

.50

.75

1.25

300

4.00

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.75

1.25

4.00

.15

1 00

2. .50
5.00

18 00

.5.00

9.00

3.60

7.20

15.00

36.00

48.00

3.60

7.20

1.5.00

48.00

1.50

3.00

5.00

9.00

12 00

30.00

60.00

FERNS.

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25.00
40.00

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Cyperus Alternifolius, from 4-incli pots per doz. 1.00

5 '■ " 1.50

" " 7-inch pots, busby plants " 4.00

Pandanus Utilis, 4-inch pots " 3.00

-.ycopodium Wreathing, in any quantity at 3 cents per yard up.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

I notice in the article on exhibitions bj-
E. G. Hill, reviewing the reports of the
chrj-santheniuin shows, that only a few
of them were financially a success. He
asks where lies the trouble? Are the
people growing tired of the shows? Is
the admission fee too high? I can only
speak of the question so far as our show
is concerned, and in my opinion I am
sure that there are a great many people
who are tired of shows. I have heard of
manv who say, why there is no use to go
to the show,' as every flower store is a
small show in itself, and if we wish to
see further we can go to the greenhouses.
And many have said twenty-five cents is
toonmch; we cannot afford it.

I have always advocated a small admis-
sion fee, or entirely free. I will say here
that at our last sho'w we sold space for our
merchants to advertise their goods, which
almost paid our rent, and with a little more
hustling around we could have sold enough
to pay the whole amount. What we want
is to get the public to visit the show, and
you surely cannot get a very large num-
ber there if they are charged to see what
thev can see every da}- free. The sale
froin the booths this year was very small,
as compared with last year, owing to the
very small attendance. Our exhibitors
are verv much discouraged, and I doubt
if the Florists' Club will ever give an-
other show.

Heretofore the club has been held to-
gether by the chrysanthemum show, and
now that there is no prospect of another
show, they are going to take up a subject
for each evening during the winter. The
subject for the next meeting, Dec. 7th,
is "New Chrysanthemums." Now don't
hold your breath, but if you hear of
a rival from Grand Rapids of the new
yellow, Pennsylvania, it is none other
than a very fine yellow sport from Mrs.
Jerome Jones; all the good qualities of J.
Jones but it is very nnich larger. Penn-
sylvania must look to her laurels. Henry
Smith is the happv possessor.

The Grand Rapids Floral Co., Alfred
Hanna and Wm. Cunningham, have dis-
solved, Mr. Hanna continuing the busi-
ness at the old stand. Wm. Cunningham
has rented the Schmidt Bros, place for a
term of years, and has opened up a first-
class store on Canal St.

Carnations in this section are unusually
fine and healthy this fall. We had a very
drv fall, and when they were lifted and
placed in their winter quarters they
seemed to move right along.

Look out soon for a brand new red
Tidal Wave by the raisers of Morello.
Flora Hill is being tried by all our florists
and so far is very satisfactory. Silver
Spray still reigns supreme as a white and
is doing extra fine this winter. A new
clear vellow finely fringed carnation will
be the next from George Hancock & Son.
I may be telling secrets but just think and
keep watching. N. B. Stover.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASUGAINST HAIL

FOR PARTICIIL.4HS ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

SIMMONS' -g

NEW LIGHT COLORED

CARNATION, MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY.

Orders booked now and llUed ui rotution. We shall eommtnce to ship soon. Price, flO.liO per
100; !f75.00 per 1,000.

GERANIUMS.

Md. Briiant, Md. Jaulen. Pleiire Poitevine, J. Ricaud, and J. Sallier. V^-^n. pot plants, $5.00
per 100. RootHd cuttings. $3.00 per 100: %-lh.^ per 1,000, cash with order.

Our supt-rb stock of all the finest sorts, S^^-in. pot plants, named, $25.00, unnamed, $30.00. per
1,000. Rooted cuttings, $12.50 per 1.000, cash with order.

FUCHSIAS.

A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early bloomers, $3.00 per 100.
Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

W. p. Simmons & Co.,

GENEVA, OHIO.

...AZALEA INDICA...

WE have a large assortment of all the leading varieties which we make this special offer for cash:
10 to 12-in. crowns, full of buds, ii;:r.=i(i p.r iloz. i:^ to i. Sin crowns, .'O ris each: !f5.50 per doz.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Green Streets. UTICA, NEW YORK.

GOLD FISH

...Fine Healthy Stock...

Medium to large size. $10.00 per 100. Cash with
order. No charge for shipping cans.

Gold Fish can be shipped by Express thous-
ands of miles with safety and are a proflliible
and attractive stock to handle.

Full Line of Aquaria Supplies.

Keenan's Seed Store

6II2-6II4 Wentworth 4ve., CHICAGO.

If you buy flowers and supplies
of Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, you
will get what you want and at the
right prices.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
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City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CANNAS....DORMANT ROOTS.

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Ko'iteil cuttings of Geraniums, 125 for «l.i)0; $10,00
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bedding stock vou may need for spring delivery.
I'RICES WILL SCKPKISE YOU.

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ROCHESTER, N. Y.

" It was not ever thus," remarked Mr.
J. B. Keller to the writer as he showed
with great complacency a splendid batch
of cyclamens, a house filled with vigorous
plants, no sign of rust, covered with
bloom and buds, grown in 7 and S-inch
pots; a Httle bonanza for Xmas. While
this plant has been successfully grown
heretofore, this stock surpasses all pre-
vious efforts. The majority were plunged
in open frames covered with clear glass
but shaded with lattice; this lattice was
taken off about five o'clock each day
when the plants were then s\'ringed,
being watered in the morning before the
lattice was put on. This is evidently the
correct method as a batch kept in the
house through the summer has not done
nearly so well. Sowing was made in
October last.

Of the famous herbaceous garden but
little is now to be seen. In the mean-
time Mr. Keller is compiling his notes,
the benfit of which will be given your
re.iders from time to time and will prove
interesting reading.

Speaking of business. Thanksgiving
was a little Xmas. This comment was
endorsed by Fred Schlegel, who was
rushed with orders for church fairs at
time of my visit. He has obtained by
careful selection an unsurpassed if
equaled strain of Giant White aster, of
which large numbers are used for funeral
work,

Richard Salter anticipates a heavy holi-
day business, judging by orders on hand.
Brother Al. reports similar news from
their uptown store.

To see a table of Cypripedium insigne
varieties bearing some four thousand
open blooms is not an everyday sight.
This can be now seen at the Kimball or-
chid houses. The genial Geo. Savage
informed me he had cut 500 blooms that
morning for a charity fair, leaving the
first mentioned number remaining, with
thousands yet to come. His pet seedling,
named Laura Kimball, in honor of his
employer, is a charming species. The
color is lighter and clearer than the best
form of C. insigne. The dorsal sepal is
spotless. But one plant has been sent
out, this to London, where a good round
figure was paid for it. The exact amount
not necessary to announce. He has sev-
eral other seedlings of this valualUe spe-
cies. The whole collection is in excel-
lent shape. W. M.

CARNATIONS

...WELL SELECTED...

Well Rooted Cuttings in Season.

JACOB H. WEAVER,
Lancaster Co. GREENLAND, PA.

GERANIUMS^

In ■^^4-in. pots, extra strong, $3.()l)
per 100. Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt.
Beaute Poitevine, La Favorite,

H. F. Littlefield, Worcester, Mass.

CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE

EXTRA STRONG FIELDGROWN PLANTS FOR EASTER FORCING.

We offer :in extra fine lot of Strong fieltlgrown plants of the Crimson Rambler Rose
for Easter forcing.

We desire to call the attention of the trade to the great value of this rose as a pot
plant lor Eastersales. It is one of the showiest and most beautiful of all hardy plants, but
also makes one of the most beautiful pot plants for florists' sales, and is partieularly adapt-
ed for forcing for Easter, having proved one of the most valuable novelties -rrown for this
purpose. A Bostou grower realized ten dollars each for every plant he had.

We can supply an extra tine lot o[ extra tine plants for potting and growing on for this
purpose— plants four to five feet high, three to four strong canes each— stock in the very
b» St possible shape. These long canes will fiower from every joint, and by proper training
and winding the plants can be made of immense size, covered with a perfect mass of bloom.
We know of no choicer plant for the Easter trade, and florists who do not supply them-
selves with a let of this stock for this purpose will regret it.

.'Strong tiehigiown plants, three to four canes each, four to live feet long. if3.00 per
doz : .f^o.uO per hundrt-d.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

We also offer an unusunll.\' lint- :^u^ek of the very choicest and most de^-irable varieties
of Hybrid Perpetual Boses for growing for pot plants for tlorists' use for Easter and
spring sales or for outdoor l)looming. Our stock is unusually strong, and cannot fail to
please. We can supply the following extra choice soits, viz:

Mrs. John Laing, Lllrich Brunner, Paul Nevron, Gen'l Jacqueminot,

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them of special interest to all who grow carnations. Please mail
me your address on a postal card and they will be sent you
whether vou ever buy of nie or not.

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MILWAUKEE.

The first edition of the Florists' Re-
view reached its interested readers here
last Friday and it is needless to say that
it created considerable comment among
the craft. At the wholesalers' where the
trade congregated, the new paper was the
topic of discussion and from remarks
heard it certainly will find many friends
and subscribers here. The introductory
idea is a good one, as considerable im-
pression is gained by seeing the faces of
those with whom you are likely to have
correspondence.

Trade.

Nothing unusual in the way of trade
occurred the past week. The weather
has been of the tantalizing order, not
enough snow for sleighing and just too
much for good wheeling. Good stock is
extremely" scarce. Beauties of fine qual-
ity range' from 1 1.50 to |2,oo per dozen;
Maids, Brides, Perles, Meteor from |2.oo
to |6.oo and good Carnots bringing |3._oo
per 100. Carnations I1.50 to f2.oo, Vio-
lets ;fi. 00 to I1.50 per 100. Chrysanthe-
mums are about gone; a few good flowers
still come straggling in but Thanksgiving
day usually winds up their career for the
season.

Growers are predicting a scarcity of
stock for Xmas. crops all seem to be off at
present and the continued dark weather
the past week has changed calculations
some, for those who had a good supply
figured out for Xmas.

Heavy snows in the north have some-
what checked the inflow of green, which
up to the present time has been quite
plentiful.

As the result of a runaway, Adam Cur-
rie, of Currie Bros., is laid up at his home
badly bruised. Nick Zweifel is also on
the sick list.

The florists are endeavoring to organ-
ize a Bowling Club. They already have
in view some of the trophies to be com-
peted for at the next convention of the S.
A. F. at Omaha.

George W.^shington.

Special clearing sale of wire work
at Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Carnations ^

Rooted cuttings of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
prices ^^^^^^

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.
50,000 SMILAX Um,'^l-uo£>v:.'r""^'

r,FRAMIIIMS ""^'•'1 "o"' a.in.pots. J-i.2o per lOO;
ULI\AI>llUt»l>J ^.^1, |,^,. 1 „ Q sentl lui- samples...
( '.i^li with the order.

FRED. BOERNEB, Cape May City. N. J.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
■writing advertisers.

Mayor Pingree Carnation.

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AN UNDOUBTED
SUCCESS.

Our next
Tntrcduction...

THIS MEANS THAT WE HAVE
OTHER GOOD SEEDLINGS.

Will make its debut at the
meeting of the American
Carnation Society in Chicago
next February .v'*-.^^<v9«

Look for it. And there
are some others in sightl'*^''

JOHN BREITHEYER & SONS,

Qratiot and Miami Aves.

DETROIT, niCH.

Carnations

New and Standard Sorts

New Rose

MRS. ROBERT GARRETT

HYBRID TEA-.-*

Rich, soft pink. Best Intro-
duction of Recent Years ,M

Orders booked now.
Delivery IVIarch l-5lh. 1

Correspondence Solicited

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Oakland, flaryland

Carnations...

All the New and Stand-
ard varieties at thej*J*J*
Right Prices..*.^*.."*^.^'^

Correspondence

Solicitedj*,*J*J*

GEO. HANCOCK & SON,

GRAND HAVEN, HICH.

THE NEW WHITE
CARNATION...

"RVRLINA"

h;is had many visitors who were delighted with
h' r presence, and were so well pleased at her
cheerful disposition and behavior that a second
audience was requested.

She takes this opportunity of extendinj? a
most hearty invitation to all interested in her
species to call upon her while in her city, and
will be pleased to return the call at an early
date, whenever an invitation is extended.

INTRODUCTION.

Is a pure white, of large size, good form and
subst.ince. An extraordinary strong Calyx, is
fragrant, and borne on long stiff stems that al-
ways carry the bloom erect. It is a free, early,
and continuous bloomer, is of good habit; a
strong, free and healthy grower: last year quite
a few plants produced from 30 to nO flowers by
the first of January. She won the Ward cup
for best Commercial White at the Cincinnati
meeting of the American Carnation Society;
also a certificate of merit at the Indianapolis
and St. Louis Chrysanthemum shows.

Have already booked orders for over 7.000 for
Cincinnati alone, which proves the popularity
of this sterling variety. You will make no mis-
take in giving it a trial. Orders tilled strictly
in rotation. Price: Strong well rooted cut-
tings. $10.00 per 100: 1^5.00 per 500; ^0.00 per
1,000. Cash, or satisfactory reference, please.

R. WinERSTAETTER,

Sedamsville, Ohio.

"Empress

NEW LL WZ "

CARNATION,

Tlip largest bright-rich Crimson yet
introduced. Price, $10 00 per 100.

W/Vl. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Penn.

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New Ccrnations.

"White Cloud. An fxci.'lli,'nt commercial white, strong, vigorous habit,
hirge fragrant flower, long, strong stem, early and constant bloomer.
A. C. S. certilicate.

Gold ITug'^et. Conceded the best yellow ever grown, color clear and
deep, onl.v slightly marked with red. Laig* flower, strong stems and
vigorous habit. Early and continuous bloomer. Missed A C. S. cer-
tificate by one point for lack of fragrance.

New York (Ward). Bright cerise pink, strong vigorous habit, constant
blnomer. Certificate.

Mrs. James Sean (Ward). Clear silvery pink, strong vigorous tabif
large tinwer. constant bloomer. Certificate.

John Young (Ward). White deeply fringed fragrant flowers, strong
grower, free bloomer. A first class commercial variet.v.

Eon Ton (Ward). Bright warm scarlet, strong habit resembling Portia,
large flower, stiff stem.

Prices for above varieties: $2.01) perdoz.: $10.00 per 100: ,{7.5.()() per 1000.

New Chrysanthemums.

Mrs. C. H. Peirce. A soft deep yelkv.v of greatest commercial value
Large flower of globular form, with straight petals slightly curved at
tip. Full to center and of greatest substance, good stemand heavy
foliage. Kecommended for certificate by N. C. S., scoring commercial
scale: Boston 91, Philadelphia 90, Cincinnati 87. Chicago 90
35c each: $3.,50 per doz. : $3.5.00 per 100.

Snow Queen. A commercial white. Large, nicely flnished rounded
flower, full to center, good substance, stem and foliage. N. C S cer-
tificate. 50c each: $.5 00 per doz.: -135.00 per 100.

Merry Christmas. The best and latest of all whites. A well formed
flower of style of Mutual Friend but of much greater substance, and
lull to center. Dec. 2 ith to Jan. 1st.

E5c each; $3..50 per doz. : J25.00 per 100.

SEND FOB DESCaiPTIVE FBICE LIST.
READY JANUABY, 1898.

We have all the principal 1897 Novelties and other standard varieties at
lowest prices.

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind.

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BUFFALO, N. Y.

I did it, and it did not take me
long to run out to this town of Corfu, re-
nowned for the fine carnations produced
by Messrs. Giddings, W'ebl) and Scott, all
of whom ship to the Rison City, where
W. F. Kasting handles the product of the
two first named, whilst Mr. Scott handles
at his stores on Main St. and Cold Springs
all that can be raised on his farm, and 'tis
a capital farm at that; excellent soil, pure
atmosphere; a pleasure to grow stock
under such conditions. Roses are done
well also, but to award the palm we must
retrace our steps a few miles and drop in
on W. J. Palmer, Sr., at Lancaster, where
Meteors are grown by the acre (fact) and
is the most popular rose in Buffalo to-day.

W. J. Palmer, Jr., reports larger sales
then usual at Thanksgiving. This was
also the verdict of Philip Scott, S. A. An-
derson and Andy Adams, while out at
Cold Springs, Louis Neubeck, of the Scott
greenhouses, had all he could do. Mr.
Scott was around as usual, but at reduced
speed, owing to a strained foot consei|uent
upon wearing pumps at the resent meet-
ing of the St. Andrews Society, something
he does not often do (dance the Highland
fling). This, however, is a small matter,
being fulh- compensated for by the be-
stowal by the said society of a magnificent
diamond studded badge to him as retiring
president, an addition to several other
mementoes held precious by him. A run
through the place showed a fine lot of
stock for the holidays.

Mrs. Newlands is working up a big stock
for the usual cemetery trade. Mr. Wasson
is very successful with Perles, which ap-
preciate the low benches substituted last
summer for high ones.

Owing to a flaw the acceptance by the
board threw out the estimates sub-
mitted for that new range of houses
at West Seneca, and the dream of the
parties whohoped^to help fill them (the
hou.ses, not the commissioners) will not
be realized for another season. jVtean-
■while Prof. Cowell, who is equally disap-
pointed, is puzzling himself where to put
the surplus stock. He will have shortly
a grand show' of cyclamens. It is too bad
the location is somewhat remote for visit-
ors at this season, as Mr, Cowell has
always something worth seeing; but he
doesn't mind it, says it gives him oppor-
tunitv for reflection. W. M.

EVERGREENS

Specimers for Po's and Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalorut- :in.l Trade List

SAMUEL C.MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co.. - PA.

READY NOW

Japan.'.Lily.'.Bulbs

To close out surplus stock we offer
for IMMEDIATE ACCEPTANCE-

IN THIRTY VARIETIES

PALMS RHAPIS FLABELLIFORMIS

1-3 ft-ei hiyh. p^-r Ui shoots. K.50; per 100 shoots. KO.OO. Extra Une for HOI.IDAY TRADE.

SURPLUS. LILIUM LGNCIFLORUM

5 to T-iiu'li. Extra, tiiif bulbs, pi-r looo, ifr.'.uo. net. OBSEB NOW..

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS

for spring delivery. Also Japan ^Iaple^.. Iri.- K.. Tree and Herbaceous l'a.Mjuie,s, Calitornia growiii
Flower. Shrub and Tree seeds. .Send for Price Lists and Descriptive Catalogue. Address

H. H. BERGER &. CO.

branch:

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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220 BROADWAY.

NEW YORK.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATION..

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted pHCKED*UI^Tl?*HiSE>^'^^^
Cuttinqs, 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000. saTISFHCXION GUARHNXEED.

We are the Lar(,est Growers of Verbenas in the counlry. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

5end for Circular.

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Send for samples

PAYTON & BENNETT. Printers.

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SPRINGFIELD. - OHIO.

We manufacture all kinds of Flower
Pots, etc., making a specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

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and bam-
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PRESIDENT McKINLEY : C^lof. brilliant crimson, with

bright scarlet shading. Truss,
large, compact, of good .shape, held well above the foliage and the
flower .spikes are produced freely and evenly. Plant is dwarf, 2'/^
to3leetin rich soil. Foliage deep green with marked chocolate
margin. Plant stools freely, is a compact, even grower. It is one
of the earliest bloomers, coming into flower when 14 to !8 inches
high and blooming continuously thereafter. The effect when massed
is exlremely brilliant, the contrast between the brilliant flower and
deep green foliage beintr rich, chaste and effective. A marked
impi'ovement upon Columbia. Charles Henderson. Flamingo, Beaute
Poitevine and all crimson Canniis introduced to date. Undoubtedly
the King of Crimson Bedders. ITiiexcelkd us a pot plant and inval-
uable to those who grow 3 and 4-iru-h stock for spring siles, iis it
gives dwarf, compact, well furnished plants with grand heads of
striking color. As an all-round florists' c:inna, ttiis variety has no
superior. Certificated. Price 6() cents each, ifn.iH) per dozen. ¥40.00
per lOt), from 4-inch pots, February delivery.

DEFENDER- C^olor. clear yellow, striped with bright scarlet

Height, 3 to 3^ feet. Habit somewhat resembling
Columbia. An early, very profuse bloomer, producing tine large
heads of broad petaled flowers. Foliage clean, distinct and a good
grower. This canna will prove very effective for massing, as it pro-
du* es a greater proportion of flowers to the folia^^'e than almost any
other yellow canna. Certiticated. Price Wi cents tuch, *5.00 per
dozen, $40.00 per 100, from 4inch pots, February delivery.

Also Tarrytown and President Cleveland at same price. Mrs. Fair-
man Rogers. 4-inch pots, April delivery, $2.00 per dozen, *1d.00 per
100. Souv de Ant Crozy— Pierson's Premier, Florence Vaughan, El-
dorado, Queen Charlotte. Egandale, Admiral A vellan, Beaute Poite-
vine, Madame Crozy, Bouvier and other standard sorts, at lowest
market rates.

Tour Qrand Garly Pink Cbrysantbemums,

ROSE OWEN : ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ heat very early pink chrysanthe-

mums of recent introduction. Ready last of
September to tOth of October. Height. 'M^ feet. Clean, neat grow-
er, perfect stem, with bright, waxy foliage well up to the bloom.
Color bright, clear pink, V. Morel shade. Incurved Japanese fiower.
large to extra large when well grown. Will bear close planting, as
foliage is not dense. We offer this variety with much conhdence,
knowing it will give satisfaction as an early, commercial pink.
Every bloom sent to New York market was snapped up at once by
leading florists. Having a fine, clean stock, we shall be prepared to
fill large orders. No grower who needs a clean, bright, tirst early
pink should neglect Rose Owen. Dozen, 75 cents; lOU, $5.00; 1,000,
$45.00.

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A beautiful, large shell pink shaded to

center: high globular form, with heavy.

incurving petals, strong stem and fine foliage; extra

cut October 5th to lulh, Crowns or terminals: on

J. H. WOODFORD

hroaU. dost

crowns color is pure white, 4 feet. A grand early pink to follow
Rose Owen. Nothing better in its color for a second early. Dozen,
V5 cents; 100, te.OO.

^^ C^* C^*

GEO. F. ATKINSON

Clear shell or mermaid pink, high
built globular bloom of great substance
and lar.^est size. Karly, flowering immediately after J. H. Wood-
ford. Stiff stems and splendid foliage. A tine commercial sort,
3;/. feet. Dozen, 75 cents; 100, i».0O.

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BELLE OF CA5TLEW00D: Rich, enameled shell pink.

broad petaled incurvmg
Japanese, distinct and pleasing shade. Immense bloom on a grand
stem, with splendid foliage. Too much cannot be said in favor of
this variety, as it is one of the most chaste and beautiful chrys-
anthemums in existence. No grower should be without it. Dozen,
75 cents; 100, $5.00.

Cbe two Best Ucry Cate (Ubite (^brv$antbeiiium$.

DOROTHY DEVENS: undoubtedly the very best late white.

Magnificent snow white, largest size,
gioljular form, clear celicate tiiiish, grand stem, rich deep green
foliage. December 1st to 10th, S'i to 4 feet. Dozen 75 cts., 100 $5.00.

MRS. R. CRAWFORD;

November 20th to December. Ex .
tra large clear white, fine in every
wa.y. Flower large and well built, one of the very bcsc; 3 feet.
Dozen 50 cents, 100 $;!.00.

J\ 6rand Cate Pink.

THF HAPPIOTT* Deep Rose, silvery reverse, large bloom of

■ ■■i^ iii->rviviwi . gt-eai substance, 3 feet. Ready December
1st to 15th. A grand commercial pink. Dozen 75 cents, 100 if,=>.00.

If you need Carnations, Geraniums, Kentias, Boston Fern, &c, write for our January List.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. W. WARD, Manager.

QUEENS, N. Y.

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NATHAN SMITH & SON'S

Five of our Twelve Blooms in the International Contest at Chicago, which were
awarded the capital prize, were varieties originating with us.

Our Collections of new varieties for 189S will be few in number but great in
quality. Descriptions and prices will be announced later.

Stock Plants we have in large variety and will be pleased to quote prices on re-
ceipt of list wanted.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, re? w. Maumee St., adrian, mich.

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Hollowing is the form of certificate we issue to subscribers:

$1.00

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The Florists' Publishing Company, Chicago.

Cbis Certifies that

_of-

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of a share (par value of each share $10.00) of the stock of the FLORLSTS' PUBLISHING
COMPANY, of Chicago, 111., that has been placed in my custody as Trustee, so long only as

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successor in ousmess,

Dividends will be made of net prcjfits on the

and then only on application to the undersigned.
fir.st day of January of each year.

Certificate holders are reminded that by confining their purchases to those who advertise
in the FLORISTS' RK\'IE\V (alwavs mentioning the paper when writing) they will greatly
enhance the earning power of their certificates.

Buy to best advantage always, but, everything else being equal, give the preference to
those who advertise in the paper in which you have an interest.

Witness my hand and seal at Chicago, 111., this.

_day of_

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THE NEW WHITE

Chrysanthemum
Frank Hardy

THE GREATEST PRIZE WINNER OE THE SEASON.

Awarded 1st Prize, Boston, against all the whites. Awarded by the National Chrysanthemum Society, Points as below.

Certificate of Merit Chicago, and manv other Certificates and Awards.

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NEW YORK

95

POINTS

CHICAGO

94

POINTS

BOSTON

94

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DESCRIPTION — Incurved Japanese, white, flower of extraordinary depth, foliage up to the flower,
stem very stiff and erect; midseason, good keeper and shipper. The ideal commercial and exhibition bloom.
Price 50c each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per hundred, $150.00 per thousand.
Ready for delivery March 1st, J 898.

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A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

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Headquarters

for all the best varieties of Chrysanthemums. All the new sorts of 1897-98.

Full information given in our January list of all the newer sorts and how they have ranked compared
with standard sorts; also heights, bud to take and time of blooming, as far as possible.

Stock Plants of the

D ^ M^^ » stock Plants of tne
l\G90y llOW""two commercial early varieties.

LADY FITZWYGRAM, the earliest, fine.st and most graceful white variety, $8.00 per
hundred; vSept. 22; use crown bud; height 2J-3 ft. It is earlier and .sells better than Bergmann.

GOLDEN TROPHY, follows Marion Henderson; height 2>< ft.; elegant foliage; very large

compact globular yellow flower. $15 per hundred.

Also stock plants of 12 of the finest introductions of the past spring —
American Novelties, for $2.00.

Carnations

FLORA HILL. The finest white to date, orders now
being booked for rooted cuttings which will be de-
livered in rotation, beginning in January. We have
an innnense stock in elegant condition, fc.oo per
hundred, $\o per thousand. See our January list for
other varieties and novelties.

Rose

PREST. CARNOT. .V limited number of strong 2-year
old plants at i.\o per hundred. The grandest market
ro.se extanl; every shoot brings a perfect bud.

FICUS BELOICA, (the long-leaved Rubber). Perfect
plants from top cuttings in 4-inch pots. %}, per dozen,
122.50 per hundred. This stock is in elegant con-
dition.

realms (Must have Ihe room)

ARECA LUTESCENS. Tliree plants in 6-inch pots, in
perfect condition, 20 to 24 in. high, ;f4o per liundred.

LATAMA BORBONICA, 6-inch pots, nicely furnished,
just what you want for the holiday trade. First size,
fso per hundred; second size, }4o per hundred.

n-

Our

January

I ^^^i will describe and price some
L_l^7 \j very pleasant surprises in the
way of novelties for we have
never had so nianj' fine new things to offer —
among them some extraordinary departures in
Geraniums (gathered from all the best foreign
growers). Cannas, Italian, French and Ameri-
can. Two new varieties of the Giant Race of
Heliotropes. A few good new Roses. A new
Russellia. Paris Daisy. A set of Pliloxes,
etc., etc.

Asparagus

SEND FOR Ol)R LIST.

SPRENQERll. Invaluable to every florist, a^-inch.

f6 per hundred,
PLUMOSUS. 2 i<-inch, |6 per hundred.

L„_.

E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.

Cecembeb 9, 1897.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

J27

DREER'S SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER.

Our stock of Palms has never before been so complete at this season of the year as now. forty of our lareest houses being filled with stock from
little seedlings up to specimens lu ft. histli. Our slock of Kentia.'s. that best of all Palms, is especially ane. Of these we are carrying the largest' stock
and best assortment of sizes to be found in any one establishment iu the world.

2!<-inch pots. 3

ea\t'^

, lUo s

3

•• 4 to 5

10 to 12

4

" 5 to 6

Id to IK

6

6

22 to 24

6 •

6

24 to 30

6

6

30

7

" 6 to 7

32 to 36

8

•• 6 to 7

36

8

' " 6 to 7

36 to 42

8

7

43 to 48

9

" 6 to 7

48 to 54

10

■' 6 to 7

54

12 '

" 7 to 8

7 feet

16

' tubs 8 to 9

9 •■

BUSHY MADl

6-inch

pots, 24 to a< inches

high, 4 p

7

30

■■ 4

KENTIA BEI.MOBEANA.

liigli . , . . t 2. 0(1 per doz. *I5.00 per 100

3.(«J
6.m

1.3.Teach
1.7.5

2.00 "

2.35 •■

3.00 "

4.00 "

.5.00 "

7.50 "

10.00 "

35.00 "

75. IK) •■

2.5. OO
50.00

« ■• " 36 " ■' 4

9 •■ " 48 ■■ •• 4

EENTIA FOBSTEBIANA.

2!4-inch pots, 2 to 3 leaves, 6 in. liiKb — $ 1..50 per doz.

.i 1.. 50 each
, . 3.50 •■
, . .5.1K) ■■
, . lOOO '■

3

3 to 4

12

... 2.50

4

4 to 5

15 to 18 ••

.. 5.00

6

6

■ 30 to 38 "

. . 1..50 each

7 '

6

36

.. 200 ■•

8

6

42

.. 3.50 ■

9

6

48

6.00 ■■

9

6

.52

.. 7.50 •■

10

6

60

.. 10.00 •■

13

tubs

7 *

6 feet high .

.. 35.00 "

12

pots

7

6 •■ •• .

.. 35.00 "

14

tubs

7

7to8"

.. 3.5.00 ■'

16

' tubs

7

10 "

.. 75.W ■•

J12.00 per 100
20 00

BUSHY MADE UP FI.ANTS.

8-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot. 36 to 42 inche-s high $ 3.50 each

10 " '• 4 5 feet high 10.00 '■

12 •• '• 5 " •• " 6 " high 25.00 '■

ABECA I.UTESCEN'S.

h pots. $1.00 per doz . *ii.uo per 100. tbti.m ptr 1000.

pots, 2 plants in a put, 12 to 15 in. high .
30 to 24 ■■
very bushy 28 to 30 "
32 to 36 "
36 to 42 "
42 to 48 •■
" heavy single plants 4 to 5 feet

..*1. 25 per doz. JlOOOper 100
6.00

1.00 each
1..50 ■■
2..50 •■
3.00 ■•
500 to 6.00 each

I^ATANIA BOBBOITICA.

2-inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves 60 cts. per doz.. ■* 4.00 per 100, $;!5.00 per 1000

4 to 5

4 to 5

5 to 6

5 to 6
6

6 to 7

3-inch pots,

3 '•

4 "

$1.25 ■' 10.00

3.00 ■• 25.00

18 to 20 in. high

18to24 ■■

34 ■•

26to30 •■

7 " 36 ■'

COCOS WEDELIANA.

8 to 10 inches high S2.50 per doz. , $20.00 per 100

10tol2 ■' " 3.00 " 2.5.00

1.5 " " 5.00 •' 40.00

36to42 " ■■ e.OOeach

80.00

.$.5.00 per doz
. 9.0O
. 12.00
. 15.00
. 30.00

8-inch pots,
9 ••
9 •■

30

36

36 to 42

FHOJiriX CAITABIENSIS.

inches higli

bushy II. 75 each

2.,50 •■

4.00 •'

LAUBUS NOBILIS. BAYS.

Standard Shaped.

9-inchpots,5ft. hij;h, crowns 15 inches in diameter

In tubs, 6 ■■ ■■ 3 ft.

.$3. .50 each
1000 "

6"/. " '• 3'/, ft. " "

. 12.00 "

614 ■■ " 3?i ft. " "

15 00 '*

7 " '■ 5 ft. " "

. 40.00 "

FYBAMIDAI. SHAFED.

In tubs, 7 ft. high, 32 inches in diameter at base

$10 00 each

K •• 36 ••

8 •■ 40 •■

15 00 "

TAFEBING OB CONIC AI. SKAFED.

9 ft. high, 36 in. diameter at basr, rouminl ton 12 in. diameter
8 " 54 ■• •■ '■ ■' ■■ :i(l ■

.$25.00 each
. -10.00 ".

FYBAMIDAI. SHAFED BOX.

32 to 36 inches high, 15 inches diameter at l)asc $3..50 each

STAITDABD SHAFED BOX.

26 to 38 inches high with crowns 12 inches in diameter $1.00 each

ABAUCABIA EXCEIiSA.

3 to 3 tiers

4-inch pots
5 ••

6 to 8 inches high,
13 to 14 ■•
24 to 31 1

i.eocts.each
.$1.25
. 2.00

ABAUCABIA EXCEI.SA QLAUCA.

5-inch pots, 10

7 " ■■ 18 to-;

inches high, 3 tiers $].35eac

4 ■• 2.50 '

ABAUCABIA BOBUSTA COMPACTA.

It is seldom that we ar-- in a position to uOcr this beautiful dwar
variety in quantity, the stock we offer is very fine.

5 inch "pots. 2 tiers. 8 inches high, $1.. 35 each

6 •■ "3 " 10 ■■ ■• 1.50 ■■

ADIANTUM FABI.EYEirSE.

3-inch pots, tine plants
4

t 3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100
.5.00 ■• 40.00

9.00 " 70.00

12.00 " 90.00

CIBOTIUM SCBIEDEI.

The most graceful and hardiest of all the Tree-Ferns. A variety that
will stand the same treatment as a Palm and a most decorative plant in
everyway. We offer beautiful specimens, 6 inch pots, $1.50 each; 7-inch
pots, $2..56 each; 8-inch pots $3. .50 each.

DBAC2:iTA BBUANTI.

A variety that is but little known, dark green foliage, graceful and as
tough as a Rubber- plant: just the thing for retailing at Xmas,

4-inch pots, 10 inches high 30 cents each $3.00 per doz

5 '■ ■■ 18 •■ •■ .50 ■• •■ 5.00

For a full line Decorative Plants and General Florists' stock, see our QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST of September 1st If you have no copy
of this or of our SPECIAL DECEMBER LIST of NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS, which have been mailed to every Florist in the country, a postal
card will bring duplicates.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

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BEST SELECTED
DELAWARE

Single Case,
Five Cases,

$ 4.50
20.00

PER CRATE

ioo=lbs. = ' = $3-75
Per 100 yards, - 3.00
" 1000 " = = 25.00
Extra heavy, per

100 yards, = = 4.00

PALMS and FERNS .^r

WE WILL SHIP THESE BIT EXPRESS AT OUR RISK.

Xmas.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH ..... Milwaukee Wis

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Get Acquainted

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.......................... with your fellow-craftsmen. We will introduce you.

Every subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW is requested to send
to the editor a cabinet size photograph with name and address on
back, for use in our

General...

Introduction

Page groups of these portraits will be published from time to time
until all have been presented. Photos may be sent in any time, the
only condition being that you be a subscriber to the FLORISTS'
REVIEW. Address

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December 9, 1897.

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I'DOVESi

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1st Quality, Per Doz. - $11.00
2d Quality. Per Doz. $10.00

3d Quality, Per Doz. - $9.00

Fifteen Photographs of Floral Designs Free
with every dozen first quality.

See that my signature is stamped on every
Dove.

S. J. RUSSELL

203 SUMMIT HVE.,

Jersey City, New Jersey.

ALBERT J. BAIER, Pres.

FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists
1322 PINE S1\_ ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consignments Solicited.

Special Attention paiil to Shipping Orders.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES -Shipped Cciretully to all
Parts of the Country.

GEO. A. KIHL...

PEKIN,
ILLS.

- _ Grows 12.000 Rose Plants
«/3Ct46 Grows 9.000 Carnation " ,X ,X
'^''^ Grows 4,oonSmilax fe3«» (ta*

FOR CUT FLOWER TRADE.,

*?S?S?S^4?WRITE HIMgVS?S'S^

HSRDY SHRUBS.
WELL ASSORTED.

...$50.00 PER 1,000...

Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

SAMUEL C. MOON.

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co.. - PA.

Fansi6§ Worm Raising.

GOOD PLANTS. i-.:->i' per Mil), or f l..i(l per hm.
LARGE PLANTS, ■« i«J per IIKHI. orfloOper .=iOO.
BLOOMING PLANTS. *l..=>0 per 100.
SEED, as usual CASH WITH ORDER.

O. SOLTAU & CO.

199 GRANT AVE.

Jersey City. N. J.

Cyclamens

;j^a-iuc
3

■h pots, $4.00 per 100.
300 •• •■

Qmilav 3-inch pots, *2..tO per 100
OlIlllaA Fine Stock,

W. G. KRABER,

125 Florence St., ■ NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

Manetti Rose Stocks.

SUITABLE FOR

Budding or Grafting.

F,,,, prices an
"" Nursery ;

f f Iflf f fif ♦? 1

nd list of oihur stock for j
and Herbaceous Border. •
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ADDRESS

Tnos. Meehain & Sons,

GERMANTOWN, PA.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE

New Geranium Mme. Bruant

1 am ablt; to now furnish tliis wunderlul distinci
variety by the hundred and thousand. No Florist
can be without this variety, being certainly the fin-
est plant novelty of the year. A large ivt-ll rooted
f-tock ready now. Shifpeu to any pait-wf-thc Union
by mail or express, prepaid. 75e per doz.; ft't.OO per lOO;
rio.OOper 1000. Cash with order. Order at once, no
better stock can be had. Addrei^s

FRED. SCHNFIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland, 0.

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DecemBek ft, 1897.

SCARBOROUGH, N. Y.

A hurried visit to the rose growing
establishment of F. R. & P. M. Pierson
revealed the roses growing there in excel-
lent condition, three 300-foot houses of
Meteors and four 300-foot houses of
Beauties fully sustained the reputation of
these growers. They contemplate erect-
ing two even-span houses, north and
south, the same length as above, during
the coming spring. Several benches of A.
cuneatum, in small houses running paral-
lel to the rose houses, and on the north
side, showed a wealth of fronds, and sell
fairly well at seventy-five cents to f i.oo
per 100.

Mr. J. Henshaw, the genial foreman,
said that next year it was quite pos,sible
they might run the whole lot of rose
houses in Beauties, "not that they loved
Rome less, but Ciesar more," but because
their success with Beauties was unprece-
dented, and the demand for this favorite
was always good. B.

HORNELLSVILLE, N. Y.

W. A.Wettlin reports a good season. His
grower, Jas. Powers, has a pretty lot of
cinerarias and primulas for the holidays.
These will sell at sight, being well grown
stock. W. M.

u

Get
Acquainted

with your fellow-crafisroen.
We will introduce you. E-very
subscriber to tbe Florists'
Review is requested to send
to the editor a cabinet size
photograph with name and
address on back, for use in
our

General ,

Introduction

Page groups of these por-
traits will be published frona
time to time until all have
been presented. Photos may
be sent in any time, the only
condition being that you be-
come a subscriber to the
Florists* Review. Address

FLORISTS'
PUBLISHING CO.

530-535 Caxton Building,
Chicago..

iiS

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing our advertisers.1^.^1^

P^ HOLIDAY ORDERS

FOR KELSEY'S BRILLIANT

Green and Bronze Galax Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays NOW

and avoid the coming Rush. Finest Leaves and Packing. Prices:

GAIiAX- lary." or small, either color— oer 1.1)00. Sl.tK); iS.OUO lots at T.ic.

I.EUCOTHCE SPRAYS- per ino, Toe; per 1,000, $6.00.

Whnlesul' rs ,siii)iilit'd at very special rates.

I am packing Oriyiual Assorted Cases for Florists, as follows:

Case A, n,0(;(.) (^l.ilax. assorted sizes and colors, for ^3.7h.

Case B. Same as Case A and 200 Leucothoe Sprays additional, for $5,00.

Case C. lO.OiK) Galax, assorted sizes and colors, $7.50.

(live explicit shipping directions, otherwise I use best judgment. Telegraph orders save
time. Order one or more cases as above: or in very large cases. Galix Ijy ihi'usands, color and
size; Leucothoe Sprays by hundreds or thousmuls. Samples and full information free.

Address all communications to ihe INTRODUCER,

HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1123 Tremont Building, BOSTON, MASS.

Teims, Cash.

Shipments from
Boston or North
Carolina

Every Florist

"1

Should have a copy of my 1S98 catalogue devoted
exclusivelv to

FLOWER SEEDS

fINtST QUALITY
PURL AND FRESH

It is the haiulsuniest and most unique book

published. FREL on application, with special terms

to Florists.

< Pioneer5EEDSWiJMAh'"f Ainerita.CSS

MISS C. H. LIPPINCOTT,
319-323 6th Street, S., - - Minneapolis, Minn.

, SUCCES.SOftToN-*'^^57'^''S
'^aftufacfurer of STEFFENSBRO^

FLORISTS
^,,, WIRE DESIGNS

"^ 3^ -AND SUPPLIES.— I

335 EAST :it - STREET. NEW YO/2K CITY

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PALMS

FERNS

AZALEAS

ALL DECORATIVE
PLANTS- i-.»is«-.?.

H. A. DREER, Philadelphia

.."•Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers.^

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131

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac-
tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use.
There is White Cypress. Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that
grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these ditTerent kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell.
We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front.
We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it,
and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not atf'ord to jeop-
ardize. We send out the best only.

^'rite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning
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You will get a better paper than has yet been published in this field, and a share of its
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SYRACUSE, N, Y.

L- E. Marquisee has lieen much flat-
tered with the success obtained at the re-
cent show with but ordinary grown stock
which, however, showed much care and
close attention. He is very successful in
raising seedling carnations. Amongst sev-
eral which a short time liack would In
considered fit to i lace on the market i^
one especially, a pink on the order ol
Albertini, but much freer in every re-
spect, is well named Columbia. It is tlu-
cream of the collection. Another namecl
Ideal is an improvement upon the old
favorite Grace Wilder. These are free
from rust. Also a grand house of Day-
breaks for the holidays. Jubilee is fine
and wili be grown more extensively. An
improved Lizzie Gilbert is well worth
growing. In roses, Kaiserin, Perle, and
Sunset are healthy, whilst the Rougere
and Pres. Carnot are indispensable, do-
ing immensely. Carnot is a beauty.

Mr. Marquisee will open a store down
town in time for Xmas trade. W. M.

ELMIRA, N. Y.

Where, oh, where are the violets this
year? That usually successful grower,
Grove P. Rawson, has met his Waterloo
this season and cannot account .for it.
But he says, "never saydie," and the fact
of the posse.ssion of the "Yellow I'ellow"
will not deter him but accelerate his
speed to make up for lost crops.

Whilst "mums" have been immense
roses are now on top. A splendid crop
for the holidays is in sight, and carna-
tions galore.

I noticed a healthy house of Marie
Louise violets at Hoffman Bros., but
foliage is nuich smaller than usual, and
of course the demand is bigger this sea-
son than for some time past. Where is
that prophet who predicted the abolition
of this sweet, coy flower, and frightened
many growers out of growing it ? Now
they are kicking vigorously because they
did it and just wish thev hadn't done so.

W. M.

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This little wonder, like tin
original Cupid, hails from Cali-
fornia, having been discoverpd hv
C. C. Morse (St Co.. to whom ne
paid fifteen hundred dollars cash
forthee.xclu.sive ownership when
there were only lOiiO seeds in e\
istenee. It is not a sport from tht
original White Cupid, but an act
ual departure from its parei t
the tall Blanche Ferrv. In habit
andmannerof frrowth it is strict-
ly a Cupid, spreadint; from the
root, from a foot to eighteen
inches around, growing from six
to eight inches high, and shoots
up stem.s about six inches long,
which bear, in full bloom at once,
from three to four handsome blos-
soms, all borne close to the end
of the sttm.

A Single Pl.\xt, exactly
The illustration iibove has been

licM rVi, ,rp Tiff. , "' '-• ""^ "'■■"' 'x-f "••ately engravert fr„ni a phot.is
fteld cm lire, lifted ami set in a pot on a pliitforin. for the piin>.iv,. .,f uH,
Ky.-ry plaut in .,iir lields In California and Now York, ami , i for.ll , ,

KNGEAVED FROM A I'HOTOGKAPH OF BCRPEE'S PIXK Cl eil).

raph of a sinsip plant, grown In ordinary
iMKraplilii- .>n a l,-i,.| um, ||„. ,.„„n-ni.
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froiii (jue and a quarter lo one and three-

cVJhn!='i"' V''"' '"'"'''',■ " ■f '"; F'""-"-s »■■<■ always of full size
Clglitl^ In.-hcs a.-r...« tin- .faiularrt -,„v,Tlie; a silver dollar

low w""o!'or,r,.u !',',^ n',','l fr '"■" ,», 5-";""'-"l> throe and sometimes four (lowers to a stem.

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PiD^the first colored Cupid to follow

laterally. It usuaHv curves over a trifle !u the wrSlv^c^ncf^^^^^^^ 'J^^K'M'^ ^ "'']'• "i"' 5°' ?^'''' '•"' '°'"> ^'e^- "eing developed

standard is a bright rose pink, while the wings are prjwdiUeoJlU'htn'-^Tl p „ i **'="""'"''5 ^ d'stinct shell-shaped appearance. The
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IS of wonderfully strong germination and the plant an early

will hnd this variety easy to grow anywhere. The .seed, which is Wact
bloomer, coming into bloom simultaneously with White Cupid
though flowering early it continues in bloom very late

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In regular sized packets (each containing twenty-four seeds)- Per nkt
"ts., o pkts. for JI.OO; per doz. pkts. *3.00. Per 100 pkts. $13.50.
in half-sized packets (each containing twelve seeds): Per pkt. 15 cts ■ 2
0/ \/\ _ Pl«s. forSnets.; or lOpkts. for*l.(X). Per 100 pkts. .«- 50 ^^ ■. -

packer*'""""* '"'' '^^"""'''' '" K'l^'lish, French and German printed upon each

TWO OF MANY.

REPORT FROM MR. ECKFORD.

,,„„„„^ ,,, , „ Wem. Shhopshiue, England, September 13, l)>97.

Messrs. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila.. Pa.

Gentlemen:-I am pleased to tell you that the - Pink Cupid " Sweet Pea vou
were good enough to send me for trial has been a great success. White Cupid
nas done much better than last year, but still not up to the Pink variety which
holds Its bloom bettfr and con.sequently gives a much better display. I don't
think too much can be said in favor of Pink Cupid. At present, it occupies a
place of honor in dwarf Sweet Peas. I am. gentlemen,

Yours faithfully. Henry Eckford.

AHERICAN QARDEMNG.

»!„„„„ ,.r . X, „ New YORK, September 9, 1897.

Messrs W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Phila.. Pa.

Gentlemen:-! have just returned from a trip to Jefferson County New
^ ork. where one of the most beautiful sights to me was a bed of Pink Cupid. It
was a mass of blossoms exhaling a delicious fragrance into the air: and that its
p.ist had been equally grand was evidenced by the seed pods, while the promise
for the rest of the season lav in the multitude of buds yet to expand. Truly as a
flowering bedder Pink Cupid is a success.

Yours faithfully, Leonard Barhon, Editor A. G.

FOR OTHER REPORTS see Special Catalogue mailed on application.

Wholesale Catalogue of Sweet Peas for the trade only, giving testimonials
frorn expert Horticulturists in England. France, Germany and America, as to
the hardy growth and rare beauty of Burpee's Pliik Cupid, will be mailed to
dealers on application.

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.

Seed Growers,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid

As well as plants grown in them

have
been awarded
prizes
as
follows:

4

National Chrysanthemuni Society, London, England, Nov., 1S95.

Devon and Exeter Horticultural Society.

Torquay Horticultural Society.

Liverpool Horticultural Society.

Royal ,\quariuni, We.'^tmin.ster, London.

New Orleans Horticultural Society, Nov., 1896, 11 Firsts and 3 Second Prizes.

Exeter Horticultural Society, April, 1S97. .

Bordeaux Agricultural College, June, 1S97.

Providence, Society of American Florists, August, 1S97. (Honorable mention
and recommendation for trial.)

The Monmouth County Horticultural Society, Sept., 1S97. First Prize for 6
Specimen Crotons; First Prize for Best Centre Piece for Table; First Prize
for 6 Specimen Plants of Dracaenas; Special Certificate of Merit for 6
Phrynium Variegatum; Special Certificate of Merit for Rustic Work with
plants grown in Jadoo Fibre.

Society of Vine Culture, Cognac, France, Sept., 1897.

Durban and Coast Agricultural Society, South .Africa, Sept., 1897.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, Nov. 1897. 8 First Prizes for
Chrysanthemums; i Second Prize for Chrysanthemums; 2 Prizes for Cro-
tons; I Fir.st Prize for .Asparagus Sprengerii; i Second Prize for .\sparagus
Sprengerii; I Special Prize for Dracaenas; i Prize for Window Bo.x filled
with Ornamental Foliage Plants.

Bordeaux, France, Nov., 1897. Silver Medal for Chrysanthemums.

Birmingham, England (Bingley Hall), Nov., 1897. Special Certificate of Merit
for Jadoo Fibre and Liquid and First Prize for Cyclamens.

From the Pennrock Co., Wilmington, Del., winners of the largest Prize at the
Exhibition of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Nov., 1897

"In regard to your inquiry about Jadoo Liquid and Fibre we beg to state that we have used it this last season
with good results. We grew our Exhibition plants of Chrvsanthemums, which took first prize at the Penn.sylvania
Show, in soil up to ten-inch pots. In those sized pots" the plants became very sick and all the leaves turned
yellow. We then shifted them into Jadoo Fibre and the result was simply wonderful. The plants quickly
regained lost vigor and the leaves gradually assumed their natural green color. On becoming pot bound we
used the Liquid twice a week and this was all the fertilizer we used. We have had excellent results also
with Asparagus Sprengerii, Crotons and large Ferns grown in the Fibre and shall use it more extensively
hereafter."

We will offer Cash Premiums at all Exhibitions in 1898 for all Plants that are grown in "JADOO
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ATTENTION FLORISTS.

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The one thing I like about it is that the heal
does not all go up the chimney, nhich cannot be
.said about other makes of boilers I have on mv
place.

Your PORTABLE boiler I have run for three
years and find it to be very economical and has
done its work well in every way. Your boilers
will do a great deal more than you claim for
them. They are both "Invincible."
Yours very truly,

HUGH CHESXEY, Florist.

Westbdrt Station, Queens Co., N, Y.

March 10, 1896,
Dear Sir: — It gives me great pleasure to in-
form you that the "Invincible" boiler you put in
my latest greenhouses has given me thegreatest
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All the good (lualities you claim for it I have
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co

Amling, E. C

Aiithonv, Florence

Baker. W. J

Baldwin, A. J

Ball, C. D

Banning. F •

Barnard, W. W. &

Co

Bassett & Wash-
burn ••■■•■

Berger. H. H. & Co.

Boerner, Fred

Bovd. J. H H.......

Breiitneyer& Sons
Burpee, W.Atlee &

Co

Catlin. H. A

Clark Bros ■■

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co

Cottage Gardens...
Dillon, J. L. ■■••■•■ ■
Dorner. F. & Sons

Co •

Dreer. H. A

Eiehholz, H

Eggert. Aug

Elliott, W H .. ■•■
Ellis & PoUworlh. .
Emmans, Geo. M •
Esler. John G..

Sec'y

Ciibbons, H. W

Graham. Hugh.....
Hagenburger, Carl.
Hancock, Geo. &

Son

Heacock. Jos

Hermann. A

Herr. A. M

Herr, D. K

Herrington. A

Hill, E. G &Co

Hippard. E

Hunt.E. H...^...-

Jacob, Chas, W. &
Co

Joosten. C. H

Kasting, W. F

Keeler. J. G

Keenan's Seed
Store

Kelsey, H. P

Kennicott Bros.
Co lOS-

Koflman, E

Kraber. W. G

Krick, W. C

Kuehn. C. A

Kuhl, Geo. A

Lager & Hurrell...

Lamb. J. M

Lippinncott, Miss
C.H

Littlefleld. H. F...

Lockland Lumber
Co

Long, D. B

97

Hi
leo

102

120

133
11.=)
llfi

110
123
122

121

127
138
138
118
128
IIJ

114
102
113
138

120
104
134
119
110
125
I2B
132
101

lOn
117
100
138

114
130

-107
104
129
138
108
129
111
114

130
llei

131
132

136
102

i;

Louisville Tobacco

Co 115

Lynch. W. E 100

McDonald &

McManus 92-95

Meehan, Thos. &

Sons 129

Millang & Co 92

Moninger, J. C. Co. 137
Moon, Saml. C. 122-129
Moore & Simon — 116
Mound City Cut

Flower Co 129

Palmer, R, T. Co.. 100
Payton & Bennett. 122
Pier.son. F. R. Co... 116
Plenty'sHorti Wks.132
Prince, A. G. & Co.. 9«
Quaker City Mch.

Wks

Randall. A. L

Rensoner Bros. . . .
Redtleld, Bradley,. .--

Reed& Keller 122

Reid, Edw 95

Rein berg Bros 98

Renter, S.J 120

Rice, M. & Co 140

Rogers Park Flo.

Co 103

Rolker. Aug & Sons 132
Rowehl & Granz. .. 114

Russell, S. J 129

Schiller, J. L HO

Schmidt, J. C. &Co 115
Schneider. Fred.... 129
Scollay. John A.... 137
Siebrecht & Son ... 105
Simmons, W. P. &

Co 114

Smith. N. & Son. .. 124

Smith, W.C 109

Smith, W. & T. Co. 122

Soltau.C 129

.Standard Fertilizer

Co 110

Steffens. E 130

Storrs & Harrison

Co 118

Stumpp & Walter

Co. 85

Swahn's Sons, J. G. 122

Swavne.Wm 120

Thompson's Sons. . 115
Vaughan, McKel-

lar & Winterson. 103

Ward, C, W 123

Weathered's Sons,

T. W 139

Weaver, .J. H 116

Weber. H. & Sons.. 120
Whitton & Sons 105-114
Winter i>t Glover, .. 99

Wittbuld.Geo 112

Witttr.^-taetter, R, . 120

Wors, C. W 129

Young, Thos , Jr.. 115
Young, John Welsh 92

Drive in ferns

A Thirst for Knowledge.

The country clergyman was nailing a
refractory creeper to a piece of trellis
\york near his front gate when he noticed
that a small boy stopped and watched
him with great' attention. "Well, my
young Iriend," he said, pleased to see the
interest he excited, "are you looking oiit
for a hint or two on gardening?" "No,"
said the youth, "I be waiting to see what
a parson do say when he hammers his
thoomb. ' '— Pick-Me-Up.

Once a customer — always a cu.stotner.
Excellence wins. Our increased facilities
for manufacture show it. We can take
care of all orders promptly. QUAKER
CITY MACHINE CO., Richmond, Ind.

Lisbon, O.— John Scott, the florist,
died of heart disease Noy. 26. He was
forty-five years of age, and had been ap-
parently in good health.

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G060S WEDDELIflNfl

2^'5-inch pots, at *t5-00 per liX), troocl color-
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Cyclamen for Chnstmas.

4-inch pots *2..5o per doz., MM.i(i per Kki

5-inch pots 4.00 per doz.

6-inch pots 6.(.)0 per doz.

SIOOITVINE, from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER

AUG. EGGERT, Florist, East St. Louis, III.

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These Letters and
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for rtther styles of Letters. Emblems and Designs,
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letter on the market.

For Sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers
The Perfect Flower Pot Handle and Hanger.

Is used for lifting i-lnnts out of jardinieres, also
for hanging up plants for decorations on walls, etc.
Will sustain a weight of 100 jiounds.

No. 1. will tit from 2 to 0-inch potu. per dozen, 35c.;
No. -2. will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots, per dozen. 50c; No.
3. will tit from 8 to 12 inch pots, per dozen. 60c. Post-
age lOc extra per dozen ; sample pair, 10c. postpaid.

W. G. KRICK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.

GOOD STOCK.

Uracflena Indivisa, 6-in .20lo 24-in. high, 118 per 100.

■* 4!rf;-in.,lii to 20 in.high, strong. tlOpr 100
Pteris Tremula. 6-'in.. strong, 820 per 100.
Assorted Ferns. 5 and 6-in.. tine. »3 per dozen.
Pandanus Utills. 3-in.. sti onp, »7 per 100.
Ficus Elastica, 5-in., 15 to 18 in. high, W5 per 100.
5-in..l8 to2i in. hijrh.870 per 100.
Adiantum Cuneatum. 3-in.. 86 per 100.
GrevilleaRobusta, 3and l-in., «6 per 100.
otaheite Oranges. 4-iii-. 4 to 10 fruits. $3.50 per dozen.
Carnations. Flora Hill, rooted cuttings. J5 per 100.
Geranium. Mnie- Bruant, 2H-in..*4 per 100.
S. A. Nutt,2>4-in..»3per 100.
LaFavorite, 2J^-in..83per 100.
" H. A. Nutt. rooted cuttings. 820 per 1,000.

" Mme. Salleroi.2-in.,82perl00.

Geraniums, standard varieties, 2M-inch pots. 825.00

per 1.000.
Rose Geraniums, 2K-in-. 83 per 100.

Chi-ysanthemums. standard varieties, bench or pot
stock plants, 81 per dozen.
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No. 3.

Bed of Vincas at Lincoln Park, Chicago.

BED OF VINCAS.

The accoinpanj'ing engravin<< is from a
photograph of a bed of Vinca alba and
rosea, bordered with Achyranthes metal-
lica, as it appeared at Lincoln Park, Chi-
cago, last summer. The beds of vincas
were a very attractive feature of the main
parterre and led to the belief that coin-
mercial florists should give more attention
to these vincas as bedding plants.

Mr. Stromback, the head gardener at
the park, grows the plants from seed. He
saves seed from his plants each year, but

the seed can be had from any of the large
seedsmen. He sows the seed in January
or February in flats of sandy .soil in a
temperature of 65° to 70°. When the
seedlings show the second leaf, they are
pricked' out about an inch apart in trays
of the same soil, and when the little plants
have five or six leaves they are potted
into 2-inch rose pots, and later shifted to
3-inch. The majority are bedded out from
the 3-inch pots but the remainder are
shifted into 4-inch and grown on for sec-
ond planting.

The soil of the bed should be a sandy

loam if possible, and the plants will not
do well in a very heavy soil. In bedding,
place the plants' about a foot apart. They
recjuire more water than a geranium, and
when the bed is watered it should be
given a good soaking and then left alone
for a few days. The plants will bloom
from the time they are set out until frost,
and do not require any trimming.

If cramped for space in the greenhouses
the plants may be placed in hotbeds in
April. They cost somewhat less than
geraniums to grow.

The border of Achyranthes iretallica

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serves a double purpose. It is not only a
finish to the bed, but liaving a stiffer stem
than the vincas it holds the latter up in
position. They would be apt to sprawl
over without this support around them.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

Wrapping and Delivering Plants.

A reader of the Rk\ie\v has asked me
by mail to give hini some points about
wrapping and delivering plants. As the
season is soon here when that will be a
most important part of our work, if I can
remind my friend and an\' others of a few
useful hints I shall be glad. There is
nothing more really annoyingthan to find
after months of care, work and anxiety,
you have produced a nice attractive plant,
found a purcliaser, but the delivery has
spoiled all; it has been frozen, or what is
more unpardonable, broken or jammed or
shaken aliout until all its beaut\' is gone.

How nuich the success of our business
depends on the com]jlele way in which it
is done ! If vou are the only florist in a
small town your customers may have to
put up with dirty pots, frozen plants, or a
plant that has lost its flowers in delivery,
but in our large cities where we all have
about the same quality to offer, where
competition is keen, the punctual and
perfect way your ordersare delivered will
redound largely to the welfare of your
future business. By far the large majority
of your plants and flowers .sold at Christ-
mas and New Years are bought and sent
to friends as a remembrance of the joyous
time, and that is where mistakes and
carelessness are more annoying than when
a plant is bought to adorn the home of
the purchaser. In this case they know
when it arrives if it is unsatisfactory and
can teleph' ne at once their more or
less just complaint, and if you are a wise
business man and are convinced the com-
plaint is warranted, you will duplicate the
order with expedition and cheerfulness.
When plants are sent as presents, as many
thousands will be in a few days, Ihe re-
cipient has no chance to grumble and the
donor does not know there is anv cause
to, so all is well for a few days till Mrs-
Reniembrance calls on Mrs. Thankful,
and there she sees a wretched, leafless or
broken down plant, with her card at-
tached. Its proper place would be the
refuse barrel, but it is given a place in
this finely furnished rjom from respect
for Mrs. R.'s kindness. Mrs. R. is deeph'
vexed. If she calls aud gives you a rep-
rimand you are lucky, she intends to give
you another chance. If she sulks and you
don't get the grumble, she is disgusted
with you and intends to try someone
else next time. To sum up: Promptness,
with neatness and care in delivering, ac-
companied with a good article, are about
all the requisites to command good sales.

I don't know that any new devices have
been discovered in wrapping plants of
late. It often happens that at Christmas
we still have open weather, even mild
weather, when little or no wrapping is
needed, and at Easter, when we would
expect good weather, the frigid air com-
pels us to well protect every plant we send

out. This is a calamity and it is far better
for all concerned when seasonable weather
prevails. We will suppose there is 15° of
frost and six inches of snow . That will
suit Santa Claus and he is by far the most
important personage on earth on Christ-
mas eve.

Small and medium sized palms entered
largely into our sales the past two or
three years and will increase. The large
growers of these have reduced the pack-
ing of all their plants to a science, and
set vou a good example how to tie up a
palm, drawing in the bottom leaves with
the two hands, and a helper tying them
fairly close to the stem, then raising your
hands, bringing in other leaves, and fol-
lowing \vith another tie, till the ends of
the leaves are reached. A double thick-
ness of tissue paper surrounding the
leaves, witli a covering over the whole
plant and pot of a heavier paper, will en-
sure its safe arrival if not expo.sed too
long without the shelter of a close wagon
or large box. Dracienas and rubbers
can be handled in the same way. For
tying the leaves in close, raflfia is much to
be preferred to string; it is less liable to
cut into the leaves, and looks more busi-
ness-like. Ferns, such as Nephrolepis
Bostoniensis, are among the easiest of
our plants to tie up, as they admit of
their ironds being brought clo.se together.
On the packing table lay a sheet of wrap-
ping paper, on it some tissue (or should I
call it fine manilla), then lay the fern on
its side in the bottom left hand corner,
begin to mil the pot with the paper sur-
rounding it. It the paper is large enough
to make two coverings of the plant so
much the better. A tie aliout at top of
pot or pan will be necessary, and another
tie half way up the plant will do. The
paper should always be of sufficient length
to fold in neatly and be securely fastened
with pins, and when you put in the last
pin it is an excellent place to pin on the
address card of its destination; it is in a
conspicuous place, easily seen by your
delivery man, and much less trouble than
a special piece of string round the plant
with the tag dangling from it.

Begonias, cyclamens, primroses, lin-
unis, solaiuims, and many other flow-
ering plants, can be wrapped in the same
way, always remembering that the larger
and broader the plant, in proportion to
the pot, and the more rigid the growth of
the plant, the more carefully must you
wind round the covering of paper. Prim-
roses, if grown stout, sturdy, and brittle,
and that is the only way to grow them,
will snap their leaf-stems if quickly or
carelessly draw'u in. The poinsettia
wants very careful handling. After it
has had one envelope of the paper draw
the whole plant down three or four inches;
this will incline every leaf, as well as the
bracts, upwards, and greatly obviate the
cracking or bruising of the leaves.

The azalea will take a little longer to
prepare for safe delivery than any other
of our popular plants, and they merit all
the time necessary. The head can be
tied in very little, and to roll them over
in the paper as described for a fern would
crush many of the flowers. They must
be carefully covered with soft paper, fas-
tening it round the stem below the
branches and on top with pins. If a large

specimen it would be necessary to put
stakes around the plant, then covering
with paper. Whatever the weather, even
if it were July, no plant should be sent
out without the pot being covered, not of
course as any protection, but without it
it looks crude and is certainly unpleasant
for maid or "missus" to handle at the door.
It is to be hoped that few florists, even
greenhouse men, are yet so far in the
gloom as to send out a pretty plant with
an unwashed, dirty pot. "If such there
be, go mark him well;" he should be
relegated to the depths of a stoke-hole to
sift ashes for the balance of his working
days.

Crepe paper of many pretty shades is
now much used for covering the pots.
For a stately palm 1 think this would be
much out of place, but for a flowering,
medium or small plant it is highh-
proper. The plebeian red flower pot was
all right on the humble window sill, but
is not in keeping with the appointments
and taste w Inch adorn our present draw-
ing rooms. The card, which in almost
every case is left to be attached to the
plant, when sent as a remembrance,
should not be fastened to the plant with
a piece of grocer's string, or worse, wire;
it should be tied on with a ver}- narrow
ribbon; you can buy it.

You can .save an immense amount of
the worr}', anxiety and unavoidable rush
of the last two days preceding one of our
harvests, by being well prepared for it.
.All the plants that you are likely to dis-
pose of should have their pots scrubbed a
few days ahead, .so that they are clean
and dry. Cards and suitable envelopes
should be in waiting for your customers.
Crepe paper should be cut (it won't tear),
in various sizes to suit 4. $, 6, 7 and S-inch
pots, and in a variety of colors. And
many of your plants, particularly in the
stores, should be already adorned with its
pot covering of crepe; it will often help
considerably to catch the eye of the pros-
pective Iniyer. Don't ask the young man
who makes the sale to retire to the rear of
the store or the shed of the greenhouse to
tie up the plant. Let that be left to one or
two good hand}' fellows wdiohave nothing
else to do; and if they are good at it they
are valuable help and should be well
paid.

If the weather is very severe, a plant,
however well it is wrapped, will travel
scarcely a city block in the hands of a
messenger without getting chilled or
frozen, so we have to depend on a close
covered wagon; if heated so much the
better. But we don't all have a covered
wagon with a hot water attachment. In
very cold weather I have used long sub-
stantial boxes with a tight fitting cover,
laying the plants down carefully; the last
in, the first out, always giving your de-
livery man (not the driver) a complete
list of the names and addresses of every
stop, with description of articles. For in-
stance, "Mrs. Alphonse Myphin, 999
Pansy St., one azalea, one cylcamen,
bunch of mistletoe." In that way the man
in charge of the deliver)- can't go far
wrong. But you will say, all this is un-
necessary. We have done that for years.
I hope you have.

In conclusion let me say that whether
you send out j-our plants and flowers in a

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Phoenix Rupicola.

heated wagon or a cold wagon, in a big
box, or the weather being mild, you send
them standing up in an open wagon, never
send too many diiTerent deliveries in one
load. I have had men in my employ
who have loaded up with a hundred par-
cels demanding for fifty calls, a big mis-
take; it was enough for four trips; the
men get confused, the plants are taking
too much of a risk, and it is altogether
highly unsatisfactory; small loads and
quick delivery and you will have better
results. If a dictatorial Mrs. Parvenu
who thinks "she is the only lad\- on the
avenue," says "Now I want .those plants
delivered before 12 o'clock noon Xmas
eve," don't proini.se for certain, for you
won't keep your promise. Look at her
with a solemn pathetic expression and say:

"Mrs. , we will be driven to death

that day. If I promise to have them
there sure before 4 o'clock won't that
do?" The answer will invariabh' be "All
right, I guess that will do, good morn-
ing." Wm. Scott.

PHOENIX RUPICOLA.

The Date Palms, one of the finest of
which we illustrate in the present issue,
comprise about a dozen distinct species so
far as known up to this time; a larger
number than this have been catalogued,
but many of them are probably only
seedling forms from some of the recog-
nized species, though doubtless possessing
in some instances distinctive character-

istics that give them value for decorative
purposes.

The species under consideration is one
of the most graceful of palms, and de-
cidedly the handsomest member of this
genus, a well-grown specimen forming a
perfect fountain of drooping feathery
foliage. P. rupicola is of much dwarfer
growth than the typical Date, P. dactyli-
fera, when full sized only attaining a
height of fifteen to twenty feet, as com-
pared with 100 to 120 feet for the latter
species.

The leaves of P. rupicola are long and
slender, divided into a large number of
narrow pinna;, these being dark green on
the upper side and pale beneath, the
whole leaf arching gracefull>', and the
pinuic- in turn drooping at the tips.

This plant is well .idapted for decorat-
ing and also as a house plant, and may be
safely recommended for either purpose,
the foliage being of a more enduring
character than would appear at the first
glance, and in addition does not have
that stiff and spiny character that is so
objectionable in some of the phoenix
when used for decorating.

As a native of India, P. rupicola has
been usually treated as a warm house
palm, but the mere fact that a plant
comes from a warm latitude does not
necessarily indicate that it requires a high
temperature, the altitude at which it
grows being a clearer guide to the culti-
vator than the simple statement that it
has been found in a certain country.

But phcenix in general being rather slow

growers while young, it is perhaps the
wisest plan to err on the side of heat in
their cultivation, and with a light and
rich soil, and plenty of moisture to
encourage them, it does not take very
long to grow useful plants in 6 or 7-inch
pots.

Seeds of phtcnix take but a few weeks
to germinate if they are fresh, and should
be sown in light soil and placed on
bottom heat, remaining in the seed pots
until the first leaf is fully formed, after
which they are potted off into small pots
and need careful watering until they are
well established.

W..H. Tapi.in.

THE GARDENIA AS A FLORIST'S
FLOWER.

This favorite white, sweet scented
flower is agam becoming very popular
with the buyers of choice flowers and is
seen in quantities in the elite flower
stores of our large cities at all times of the
vear. The gardenia belongs to a genus
comprising a large variety of species of
useful and ornamental tropical plants, but
it is only grown for its flowers either by
the florist or private gardener; in conse-
quence it is imperative to have the most
floriferous variety obtainable to make it a
profitable plant to grow. The varieties
florida, Fortunei, grandiflora, and one
known around New York City as japonica
Veitchii are no doubt the most desirable,
especially the latter, which will bloom
freely during the entire winter. The de-
mand for large gardenias, as in other
commercial flowers, will in the near fu-
ture be the correct idea; hence the old
conmion florida stands in the path of
retrogression and the risk of going entirely
out of cultivation. Intermedia, a cross
between florida and Fortunei, will take
its place.

If plants are wanted for winter bloom-
ing it will be necessary to prepare them
for that purpose; the same also applies to
summer blooming plants. Gardenias are
certainly of easy culture; no difficulty
will be found in their cultivation provid-
ing the proper amount of heat and moist-
ure is given and they are always kept
free from insects.

If the plants are intended for blooming
the coming winter, cuttings should be
made during the preceding winter, not
later than January. When rooted put
them in 2-inch pots in rich, sandy loam;
don't allow them under any circum-
stances to starve and get stunted in this
size pot, but pot them on into another size
as soon as the others are filled with roots.
A well drained and cuUivated piece of
ground should be selected and prepared
for them outside. When the weather is
sufficiently warm plant them out, giving
enough space so they may make well de-
veloped specimens and at the same time
allow space to cultivate and care for
them.

Instead of the old system of pot cul-
ture, growers have discovered that they do
infinitely better when planted out in a
light, rich loam, as described above.
Strict attention must be given to syring-
ing and watering; this will materially
help to keep them clean and free from
mealv bug, which is their most trouble-

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December 16, isy;

some enemy, assembling in large num-
bers about the axils of the leaves and
young growths, distorting tlie flowers
and embryo leaves, rendering them use-
less for any purpose. Measures must be
applied to prevent this pest getting a foot-
hold; if the following remedy is adopted
the bug will be entirely eradicated after
a few applications:

Mix half an ordinary tumbler of kero-
sene in four gallons of water; this must
be thoroughly mixed by the one apply-
ing it; otherwise the young foliage might
be injured and the plants consequently
retarded. A good idea is to mix the
kerosene in about a pint or quart of milk ;
this will facilitate mixing it with the
water. It will be wise to syringe with a
strong force of water a few hours after-
wards, to remove all dead bugs and sedi-
ments from the foliage. Dnll weather
will be the most desirable in which to
perform the woik as the insecticide will
have a better opportunity to accomplish
the desired end.

In the autumn the plants should be
lifted anil planted in benches in a light
house in about the same depth of soil as
ordinarilv used for roses, and a similar tem-
perature maintained to ensure continual
growth and the development of flower
buds throughout the entire winter. Use
a rich, sandy loam with a fourth of well
decayed cow manure. Care must be
taken to well drain the benches with
broken bricks or rough cinders, adding
a quantity of charcoal if it can be easily
procured. A bad case of yellows will be
inevitable if this detail fails to get atten-
tion.

It will be necessary, when the plants
are well established and the loots found
to be circulating freely through the soil,
to occasionally water with a weak solu-
tion of liquid sheep manure, or a light
dressing put on the beds will answer the
same purpose and at the same time prove
beneficial.

Don't use kerosene as an insecticide in
the house when the plants are in bud, as
the unpleasant odor will i)e absorbed and
given off by the flowers at probably an
unfavorable moment. Nicotine will an-
swer the same purpose and act as a fer-
tilizer if made weak and the plants fre-
quently sprayed. In fine weather liberal
syringing and airing will give the foliage
a glossy dark green color.

If the plants are wanted for summer
blooming, they must be propagated in the
autumn and grown on during the win-
ter. Early in the spring benches should
be made ready and the plants put in them
as soon as they are established in their pots
or whenever the necessity to plant them
may require, the same care being given
them as that outlined for winter culture.
I would not advocate carrying-these plants
longer than the second year, as nmch
superior flowers and larger quantities can
be obtained from young, vigorous plants.
One important point to be observed be-
fore cutting the flowers is to allow them
to fully develop on the plants, or the
flowers will become yellow in a few hours
afterwards; also keep the flowers dry, not
allowing any water to touch them; this
has also a tendency to make them yellow.
Insert the stems in water and put them
in an intermediate temperature; the flow-

ers should not be placed where there are
icy surroundings.

When shipping the flowers in warm
weather, pack them in a small box lined
with oil paper, then inclose this in an-
other and pack with excelsior and a little
ice; this will prevent the ice coming in
contact with the flowersand wetting them
and freezing their tender tissues; in this

w?-y they will be dry and cool and will
keep several days.

If gardenias are well grown, producing
perfect well-formed flowers, little diffi-
culty will be experienced in realizing
fifty cents each for them at wholesale,
this being the predominating price in
New York Citv this winter.

Short Hins,'N.J. F. L. Atkins.

THE CALANTHE AND ITS COM-
MERCIAL VALUE.

It is evident that a good many of the
growers are trying to arrive at some hy-
pothesis whereby they may revolutionize
the cut flower market. A big majority
claim that roses, carnations, mignonette,
violets cr chrysanthemums don't bring in
sufficient to keep them warm. Now I am
half inclined to think the trouble lies to
a certain extent in their own hands. For
instance, take a walk through some of
the private establishments in your neigh-
borhood and you will perceive in a great
many cases that every available corner in
the houses is utilized to produce some-
thing, and suspended from the roof you
will see plants innumerable growing in
baskets, pans, or in pots on shelves. In
how many commercial establishments
will you find this practiced ? I presume
to say very few. Therefore I consider a
laxity of enterprise is apparent. How to
remedy that ?

I have one or two subjects in mind but
at present I would suggest the calanthe.
Pay ? Certainly ! Place them on the
market in sufficient quantity and they
will sell on sight. For a drawing room or
table decoration it is difficult to conceive
a more suitable subject, and they have
everything in their favor to commend
them. The}- are very easily grown, they
produce long stems (about three feet) with
abundance of flower, the stock is not over
expensive to buy and they increase them-
selves every year. The varieties here
named will flower at a very suitable sea-
son, i. e., Christmas. They are much
alike in character of growth, etc., but
sufficiently dissimilar in color for all deco-
rative purposes.

To strike the Christmas trade you
should grow Calanthe Veitchii, the
color of which is tiright rose; C. rubro-
oculata, white with crimson eye; C.
lutea, white with lemon eye. Pot up and
start growing the first week in March.
To prolong the Howering season grow the
variety Regnieri; it will flower a month
or six weeks laier with same tieatment
and is a good grower.

You nmst not think, because these are
orchids, that vou will require the assist-
ance of an orchid specialist to attend
them. All they require is thorough drain-
age and a good compost of fibrous loam,
with a little leaf-soil and about a gallon
of bone meal to the bushel, with a little
sand to keep the whole porous. I fill the
pots or pans almost half full of broken
pots, then fill up firmly w-ith the com-
post, and fix the pseudo-bulbs thereon by
means of three wooden pegs, which keep
the bulbs in position until they strike
root. Give plenty of water while grow-
ing, and frequent applications of liquid
manure. Continue this until the flowers
expand, when they should be removed to
cool and drier quarters, as the flowers
when opening are very susceptible to
dampness. If kept thus, say from 45° to
50°, they will color, harden, and last
longer when cut, and ship nnich better
than if kept warm.

After the flowers are gathered keep the
bulbs perfectly dr\-, in same temperature,
until you wish to pot up and start off
growing again. To propagate or increa.se
the varieties Veitchii and Regnieri, sim-
p\y break off the upper half of the pseudo-
bulb and insert in sandy soil, place in a
brisk heat and water carefully until they
have sufticient root to consume it in
greater quantity. The}- will make bulbs
sufiicientl}- strong to flower the following
.season. The other varieties mentioned,
as a rule throw two flowering bulbs even-
season, thus j'our stock goes on increas-
ing, and on account of their great florif-
erous and gross growing propensities,
they will, I have no doubt, become gen-
eral favorites. J. Robertson.

Madison, N. J.

THE HORTICULTURAL BUILDING

AT THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI

EXPOSITION.

The decision of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists to hold its next annual con-
vention in Omaha, undoubtedly had con
^iderable weight with the exposition offi-
cials in deciding to have a special build-
ing devoted to horticulture.

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The Horticultural Building for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition, to be held at Omaha, Neb., next sununer.

The location of the building will make
it a central feature, and it will contain
the ornamental plant, fruit and forestry
exhibits. In the center vmder the dome
will be placed a cr^-stal cave in a pyramid
of rocks covered with plants, down the
sides of which will trickle countless little
streams to the pool below.

The building is 130x300 feet, and 160
feet to the top of the belfry, which will
contain the chimes. Above the dome is an
open observator}- from which a grand
view can be had, not only of the exposi-
tion grounds but of the city and adjacent
lakes, the picturesque valley of the Mis-
souri river and the city of Council Bluffs,
five miles away. Superintendent Taylor
has reason to be proud of the building
that will be under his charge.

VIOLETS.

"Flushed with splendor I have seen
Both the rcse and lil.v queen.
But no sovereign of the flowers.
Nor of kingdoms .such as ours.
Can a robe of purple get
Like my dainty violet.
Peering upward from the stem.
Than a monarch's diadem
Thou art (lueenlier far to me.
Princess of Humility."

Joel Benton.

How true the above is, to every grower
of violets, and I think it must be the ver-
dict of the general public, else theie
would not be the demand for them that
there is. However, these "favorites of
fashion" do maneuver strangely some
times. Take the Farquhar, for instance.
When it first came out, we ordered sam-
ple blooms for comparison with our Marie
Ivouise, and- we really could see no differ-
ence in them, although of course ours had
the advantage of not having been shipped
However we thought we would try a few

plants for comparison, so two years ago
last spring we purchased a few, growing
them outside all summer, giving them
the same care as the other violets. They
did not grow quite so large as the Marie
Louise but looked all right until the
month of December, when they com-
menceil to have the spot badly, still they
flowered fairly well. But pick a bunch of
the flowers and hold them side by side
with a fiuiich of Marie Louise and one
could not tell which was which. These
were the only plants w e had troubled with
the spot, and it did not spread to the \-io-
lets planted next to them. However we
thought to give them a longer trial,
therefore we made what cuttings we
could that were clean and healthy. We
did not plant them outside last spring
but along the front of the house, with a
row of ventilators right against them, and
they have developed in fine shape, not
showing any signs of spot whatever, giv-
ing large blooms with heavy long stems;
a bunch of the blooms being much su-
perior to the Marie Louise.

Again, last spring, we bought stock of
another violet, recommended to be very-
hardy, which we wanted for late spring
flowering. These looked fine and made
a nice growth till late this fall, when they,
too, commenced to spot badly. We have
them in cold frames now and cannot tell
yet what they will do the second season.
But here is a'question — is the spot apt to
occur when a violet is getting acclimated?
It would appear somewhat, by these two
trials, as if that were the case, although
the second trial has not progressed far
enough to tell for any certainty; in fact,
we never feel like asserting anything for
certain about violet growing.

Now to make a Violet Department a
practical success, we believe that a hearty
co-operation of all interested must be had,
and think the result would be mutually
beneficial. Therefore, we wish that you
would send in any facts that you may
have met with in your experience, touch-
ing en this subject. We would also like
an open question box on violets, with an-
swers from those who have had any ex-
perience in the questions brought out in
this manner, and you may be astonished
to find that your neighbor follows an en-
tirely different method to attain the same
end, than you do, though you may per-
haps have thought your way was the only
one. R. E. Shuphei,T.

Chatham, N. Y.

A VIOLET DISCUSSION.

The violet disease was the "bone of
contention" at the regular meeting of the
New Jersey Horticultural Society, held in
Orange, N. J., on Monday night, and
though it provided and received a lot of
picking from the many present, violet
growers got little comfort and less assur-
ance as to the possibility of .securing im-
munity by the adoption of any preventive
measures. A perfect galaxy of talent was
on hand, and for fully two hours the vex-
ations of violet culture were debated.

The essayist of the evening was Dr.
Walter Dodge, who, without notes, in a
pleasant conversational style, gave the
result of his researches into the nature of
the disease familiar to all as the violet
leaf spot. As a first experiment he se-
cured a culture in a glass tube by inocu-
lating some "blood serum" with the dis-
ease germs, placing the tube in an incu-

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bator kept at blood heat. The resultant
growth was a ramifying or interlaced
mass of fil)rous threads whose ends were
terminated by little protul)erances or
lieads, apparently spore cases. An at-
tempt to reinfect healthy leaves from this
culture, however, gave negative results,
though indicating the fungoid nature of
the disease.

He next tried another way: Taking
some diseased leaves and pounding them
up he secured another culture with which
he was successful in infecting healthy
leaves. From a leaf so infected a section
was taken and the resultant appearance
as seen under the microscope be e.xplained
with the aid of a large diagram, held up
to the view of those present. In this he
pointed out the thread growths, like
white films permeating the inter-cellular
spaces of the leaves, w^hilst round the
edges of the all too-familiar dead spot, the

cell walls appeared broken down and the
chlorophyl appeared as a thick con-
gested mass, which the microscopic rays
could not penetrate, though the leaf sec-
tion was less than one thousandth of an
inch in thickness. Where the actual
spot appeared to the naked eye the mi-
croscope showed hundreds of thread-like
growths all turned upwards quite erect,
eacli terminated by a small inflation
which contained the spores or germs.

He understood there were other vio-
let diseases but his investigations had
been confined to the "spot" alone, and
such as they were he placed them at the
disposal of those present in the hope that
they might assist in the elucidation of
the mystery.

Dr. J. !M. W. Kitchen opeued the dis-
cussion by remarking that a distinct
point had been gained in that the lectur-
er's experiments clearly demonstrated it

was a specific organism at the root of the
evil and to know this must be material
assistance in seeking out and applying -
preventive measures.

Prof. Byron D. Halsted, of the New
Jersey Experiment Station, next- re-
sponded to a unanimous call and gave a
lucid account of the workings and effects
of other forms of disease, but his explana-
tions of their subtle character though en-
tertainingly and instructively given, fore-
shadowed no relief measures the afflicted
growers could rely upon.

The discus.sion was continued by
Mes.srs. Bird, Duckham, Manda, Withers,
Atkins, Herrington and others, covering
the varied details of violet culture, but the
prolonging of the discussion only served
to multiply the vagaries of the violet as
exemplified by the experiences and prac-
tices of the different growers near and
far. Viola.

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Spring Flowers.

The "mum" is essentially a fall flower,
that being of course the time when it
flowers naturally, though it can also be
induced to become one of the flowers that
"bloom in the spring, tra la la." The
way we have accomplished this is here
given.

Good cuttings that had not been allowed
to get hard and stunted were rooted the
first week in December, potted on as they
needed it, the last shift being into a 7-inch
pot. They were kept in a temperature of
about 50° and grown to one stem. The
buds appeared and were taken toward the
end of February and the flowers devel-
oped end of April. The flower had neither
the depth nor substance of autumn blooms
but were nevertheless very good, and the
stem was about two feet long. It is true
they seemed to jar on the nerves in a
vague, indefinite manner, and could not
in my mind be reconciled to the eternal
fitness of things, flowering at that season,
but the average man soon gets over that
if there is anything in it financially, and
who knows but that in a few years we
shall all be growing a batch for the Eas-
ter trade, and spring flowering kinds be
so common as to escape conmient.

Do not, gentle reader, after reading
this get to work and put in a bench or
two by way of an experiment. Experi-
ment by all means, but with a few only,
and see if your treatment and location
are favorable. Varieties I would recom-
mend to use are Bonnaffon, Glory of the
Pacific, and Sunderbruch. We had J. H.

Troy last year as a white, l)ut the flower
damped so badly it was useless. There
would be lots more money in "mums" at
Easter than there is in October and No-
vember, till everybody caught on, and
then — well, try something else. The
florist is accustomed to seeing good
things worked to death these days.

Early Propagation.

It has been oftentimes asserted that
cuttings rooted in December and grown
right along without any stopping will next
fall produce flowers that will beat the
earth. Personally we don't see nuich in
it, unless it be in the case of very slow
growing kinds, such as Mrs. Jerome
Jones or Bonnaffon. The florist could not
afford the time or room anyway, and gen-
erally leaves such things to the private
grower. When plants are struck so early
they generally pass through a season
when they are neglected more or less
and this is fatal to a free growth, the con-
sequence being that cuttings struck in
February will oftentimes catch up and
overtake the earlier rooted ones. We
have got as good flowers from June
struck plants as any other, for the whole
secret of an exhibition flower is in well-
ripened wood, but as before stated slow
growing kinds need earlier propagation
so as to get the necessar}- length of stem
to sell well.

Specimen Plants.

These are a weariness to the flesh for
many long months in summer, as they
need unremitting care, but in the fall
they are a fine advertisement (if they are
done good) for you at the local shows,

and in your window. They come high
but if you must have them now is the
time to get them rooted, and }-ou will
find it will pay later on if the eyes that
will be below ground are carefully
picked out with the point of a knife.
They will not need nearly so much atten-
tion then as regards suckers. .\s to varie-
ties the famous old Lincoln is the best
yellow, and Ivory the best white for this
purpose. C. ToTTY.

THE EXHIBITIONS.

Mr. E. G. Hill's able article in the first
number of the FXoRi.STS' Review should
bring out ideas from others that will help
solve the problem of how to make our
shows fairly successful. The shows are
indispensable to the advancement of hor-
ticulture and a great help towards arous-
ing public interest in our profession at a
time when interest is nnich needed. Will
not at least one active worker in each of
the large cities where shows have been
held give his views on where the results
at his particular show might have been
improved financially?

Looking at the matter from a purely-
business point of view, the question maj-
be put in two parts: First, how to in-
crease the receipts; second, how to de-
crease the expenses.

The fir.st is undoubtedly the more difii-
cult of the two to solve. I am inclined
to think that entirely too much reliance
is placed on newspaper advertising. Peo-
ple look in the papers for a play or a sale,
but not for a flower show, and when
seen it makes little impression. Much
more hopeful, it seems to me, is the plan

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of securing a number of ladies who will
act as patronesses and interest others in
tlie umlL-rtaking. Then mail a neat card
of invitation with the names of these
patronesses on it to one member of every
familv of prominence, if possible, thus
niakinn; the exhibition a social affair.
This plan would prove a tremendous un-
dertakini; in the great cities, but I be-
lieve it would be well worth a trial if the
work were carefully ami systematically
done.

With regard to the second question —
that of decreasing the expenses, I was
.struck at one of our large exhiliitions,
which by the way, while well attended,
was a pronounced financial failure, with
the number of classes in which there was
little or no competition and which might
just as well have been omitted from the
schedule. Take the roses for an example.
A solitary bunch of Perles, that would
hardlv be better than seconds in all
markets, two weak stemmed lots of
Niphetos, a poor vase of Mad. Watteville
blooms that could not compare with the
fine Meteors, Maids and Kaiserins near
them, and yet those poor roses cost the
Society just as nmch as the others, for
few judges like to withhold a first premium
if it is possible to award it, while thej'
actually detracted from the general ex-
cellence of the tables.

Ought not the schedules lie so changed
from vear to year that as new features
are being added, old ones be dropped
when they have lost their attractiveness?
The aim being a schedule in which every
premium would bring out sharp compe-
tition, giving the Society full equivalent,
and not one calling for everything under
the sun, good, bad or indifTerent.

The story of the man who advertised
that he would pay f5 for the best bushel
of potatoes put in his cellar and after pay-
ing the successful competitor kept every
bushel sent, certainly applies — the socie-
ties might do likewise.

John Welsh Young.

A HANDSOME FLORAL STORE.

We present in this issue several views
of the new store of Mr. Fre<l C. Welier,
St. Louis, Mo. We have seen stores that
were more elaborately decorated and with
more expensive furnishings but we have
never seen one that more thoroughly
pleased us than this charming store of
Mr. Weber's. The view of the exterior
shows the store and adjoining conserva-
tory but hardly does justice to the sub-
ject, as the new building presents a much
finer appearance than is shown in the en-
graving. While the interior views are
very good, the store must really be seen
to be appreciated. The stj-le of decora-
tion is plain but exceedingly rich and, to
our mind, it is the neatest thing of the
sort in the countrj-. Over the store is
Mr. Weber's residence, as will be noted
in the engraving. The store is situated
at 4326 and 432S Olive street, directly op-
posite St. George's Episcopal Church and
in the very heart of the most fashionable
residence district of St. Louis.

The store is 20x52 feet. The floor is
Italian mosaic work, the counters of
enameled white tiling, with a border of

Exterior of the new store of Mr. Fred. C. Weber, St. Louis.

festooned tile just below the top; this
simple decoration seems to be just enough
and not too much to meet with the ap-
proval of everyone. The counters are
thirty -four feet long, thirty inches wide
and thirty-two inches high. Not an inch
of wood is used in the construction. On
the top of part of the counter is laid rub-
ber cloth to prevent the possibility of the
breaking of bottoms of vases when setting
them down upon the counter.

The fixtures of the store are all finished
in pure white, while the walls and ceil-
ings are frescoed in a delicate pea-green
and French plate mirrors are freely used
around the walls. The ice box is of mas-
sive construction and is divided into three
parts or sections. The top is u.sed only
for the ice and the bottom is fitted witli
galvanized iron trays, which can be re-
moved at will and then afford a large
space for the keeping of filled designs
which are ready for delivery. The mid-
dle part is for cut flowers in vases and is
fitted with large plate-glass doors. The
inside is lined with French plate mirrors
and the interior is lighted with incan-
descent electric lights. The show win-
dow of the store is 8x12 feet and the bot-
tom is lined with white tiling and the
sides and ceiling are French plate mirrors,
which are bordered with sixteen incan-
descent li.ghts.

To the west of the store is the conserva-
torj-, 17x52, which is connected with the

store in front by a door 8x12. A glimpse
of the conservatory is shown in one of the
illustrations. In the middle of the store,
light is admitted from the conser\'atory
through a window SxS feet , and at the rear
is another door entering into the conserva-
tory which is 5x 1 2. There are in the con-
servatory two large show windows which
face another street and which can be seen
many blocks away. In the front there is
also a grotto of fancy rock work, planted
with many varieties of ferns. In the
middle is a large bench for palms and a
bench all around the west side of the
house. In the rear of this and connected
with it is another greenhouse 18x20 feet
which is for blooming plants only. This
is also connected with the store in the
rear by a large door and there are other
large plate glass w-indows. In the middle
of this greenhouse is a large grotto of
fancy rock work planted with ferns, and
there is also a pool containing many va-
rieties of gold fish.

There is a drive-way from the front to
the alley which makes it possible to load
and unload plants at the side of the small
house. In the rear, there is a large yard,
with stable, etc. In the basement is a
large andcommodius work-room and here
is placed the boiler which heats both
store and greenhouses.

It is certainh- a model store in every
respect and the style of decoration reflects
great credit upon the taste of Mr. Weber.

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Interior view, looking to the front, of tlie new store of Mr. Fred. C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo.

GRAPES IN POTS.

This is not floriculture but I was re-
ininiled to-iiay by my neighbor and
friend, Mr. Harry Swift, when speaking
about pot vines, that I have thought
often what an attraction fora florist's win-
dow in August, September or October,
would be a well-grown pot of Black Ham-
burg grapes. I believe a 12 or 15-inch
pot with a dozen perfect bunches of fin-
ished grapes mingling with their fine
leaves, would be just one of those sights
that would halt the crowd and be a con-
stant attraction. And if )'ou had a dozen
of them how easih- they could be dis-
posed of as a drawing card in any win-
dow, particularh- where the choicest
fruits and vegetables were sold, or even
where sparkling Moselle was a leading
article; in fact any window where a novel
attraction is desired.

As I once made a very successful at-
tempt at fruiting pot vines I shall cer-
tainly tn,- it again this coming spring.
There is nothing difficult about it when
von know how, and I do most humbly
accord to myself a little bit of originalit}-
in growing, which was almost entirel}'
the key to my success. It was in 1S75
that mv employer asked me the qxiestion
could i grow some pot vines to occup3-
space between the permanent vines till
they wanted all the room allotted to
thein. I had under my care a finevinerj-
100 feet long, 16 feet wide, a curvilinear
roof leaning against a 12 foot brick wall,
heated with five runs of 4-inch hot water
pipes. This was not pipes enough to
call it a hot grapery, but it was sufficient

to start in February-, for before the grapes
needed nnich heat the spring weather
would help along. I may say here that
the permanent grapes were never a great
success for two reasons: The border was
all inside, a big mistake in anj- climate,
and m}- employer would not let me go
and skin a quarter of an acre of fine sod
from his own land; no better ever laid
out of doors but it was devoted to the sa-
cred cause of white carrots and mangel
wurzels, so I had to hunt around and the
best I could do was to buy a lot of strip-
ping from a near-by stone quarry, a poor
sandy, gritty soil, very unfit for the pur-
pose. When I grew the pot, or rather
tub. vines I was careful not to use that
poor stuff; I went in the dead of night
and got a cartload of timothy sod and
filled up the place robbed with refuse
soil from the greenhouse.

On or about February 2nd, 1875, hav-
ing no propagating bed warm enough to
start grape eyes (they take a good brisk
bottom heat), I constructed a small box
over three runs of pipe by first keeping
on the heat side and ends, and a few slates
on top, with a few inches of sand, into
w^hich I plunged about two dozen 3-inch
pots, each of which held an eye. How
the wood is cut is perhaps of little conse-
quence. Above the eye I nia^de almost a
square ciit, and lielow tapered the cutting
off for about an inch and a half, giving
plenty of surface to root from. The qual-
ity of wood I was careful about; it was
neither the largest long-jointed stuff nor
the small stunted growth. The w-ood
had, of course, been cut the previous

December, and stored away in a cool cel-
lar, with its ends stuck in some sand.
With a genial heat and moisture the eyes
soon made a start, and in seven or eight
weeks had made a growth of a foot or
eighteen inches, but what was of more
consequence, the pots were well filled
with fine white roots. Now they wanted
a change.

If I had followed out what I had seen
done across the Atlantic and what I be-
lieve would be considered orthodox, I
would have shifted them into a 6-inch,
when needing it into a ginch, and from a
9 to a 12. But this I did not do, and
as gardeners knew little of each other
then, and I was not then privileged to
write to Burt Eddy, or P. Welch, or Den-
nis O'Connell, I had to depend on my
own inspiration, so I took a dozen com-
mon flour barrels to the nearest cooper
and had him cut them just in halves and
coopered up strong. The tubs were filled
with that excellent sod, a yellow loam in
lumps the size of your fist, a fifth of cow-
manure, rather fresh, a good sprinkling
of coarse bone dust, and some old lime
rubbish. I don't know why I added the
last ingredient — perhaps with no better
reason than some men interlard their
conversation with numerous strong ad-
jectives and other forms of expressive
speech; however, I w-ould use some again;
it helped to keep the soil open, with
nearly all plants of the greatest benefit.
From the 3-inch pots into the tubs went
the little vines, and that was where 1 struck
it right.

As the }-oung vines advanced about the

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Interior View looking to the rear of the New Store of Mr. Fred. C. Weber, St, Louis.

same as the vines in the border, s^-ring-
ing, air, etc., suited all alike. By Sep-
tember the vines had grown to the whole
length of the rafter and were as thick as
your thumb (I mean an ordinary thunilj,
not Peter Crow's). By middle of Novem-
ber the leaves dropped off and the canes
were as brown as a hazel nut. I had
suffered with mice in this house so about
December ist I took out the \ines, laid
the tubs on their sides, covered tubs and
canes with dry leaves and left them there
until the following February (1876).

When the vinery wis started again they
were brought in, shortened back to ten
feet, and after the eyes had uiade an even
break, tied up between the other vines.
Now that is not the way a pot vine is
usually trained. Four nice stout green
stakes four feet above the pot and the
cane tied spirally round the stakes; that
is the way to have them look hand.some,
and quite as well for the crop. A heavy
nuilching of cow manure was put on a
few weeks after they were started and
during their last swelling liquid ma-
nure was given three times a week. A
2-inch pot of real Peruvian guano to
three gallons of water was given once a
week. The fruit was ripe about the
middle of August, nineteen months from
the time the tiny piece of wood was put
into the 3-inch pot. The varieties
were Black Hamburg and Buckland's
Sweet Water, but the latter was not nearly
so satisfactory as the Hamburg. The best
cane had twentv-six bunches with a total

weight of sixteen or seventeen pounds,
and others were nearly as good. This
was altogether too nmch of a crop and
the berries never assumed that rich
purple black which is the pride of a good
grape grower. With all their imperfec-
tions they brought $ i . 25 per pound in New-
York City. If I should succeed in getting
as good canes again I would be well satis-
fied to have twelve bunches averaging a
pound apiece, and then I believe one
could finish them off finely.

Now I would not trouble to write this
to encourage those only who have a
heated graperv, for what florist has that ?
But [ believe the same can be done, by
one who has a good rose house, especially
one with the long span to the south. We
all nowadays have the facilities for start-
ing the young vines and it would be the
middle of April before they went into the
rose house. No shade is wanted for either
and few if any have bottom ventilation,
which would be fatal to grapes. When I
look back at the achievement it seems a
little more than I thought of it at the time.
My employer said to me one day in Au-
gust during the centennial exhilntion: "I
think, William, we ought to take a few of
these vines to Philadelphia." I replied with
a sort of grissly Frontignac smile: "Oh
lord, no sir, there are wonderful men in
Philadelphia, so I have heard; this would
be nothing to them. I only wish the vines
in the border were as good." "Never
mind, William, let us go into the study
and sample the juice of some foreign

grapes." "Certainly, sir, I will. Mike
leave on all the air you can; the grapes
are about ripe and want lots of it."

"C-\NON H.\Li, Muscat."

MUSHROOM HOUSE.

During the last few years a good many
florists utilize the space underneath
greenhouse benches for mushroom grow-
ing, securing a crop from house-room
which would be otherwise wasted.

When calling on W. H. Cook, Newark,
Del. , I saw what seemed to me a model
mushroom house. The house is built of
wood and is seventy-five feet long and
twenty feet wide, with a cellar about
twelve feet deep, and contains seven cen-
ter beds seven feet wide, and side beds
three feet wide. Four of the beds are be-
low the surface of the ground. A wooden
structure is erected, containing seven
beds, allowing about three feet between
each bed, the whole structure being
about twenty-one feet high. The bottom
boards of each bed are not nailed down
and can be removed when making up
new beds and allow plenty of room for
making up the bed underneath. There
is a passage three feet wide on each side
of the house between the center and side
benches, with bars across the passage way
about ten feet apart, and on the level
with each bed. By placing three 12-inch
boards across these bars they make a
floor the required height when making
up or clearing out the old beds.

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The whole hoxise is heated with a flue
kee]iin,t; the temperature from 55° to 60°.
The beds are made up twelve to fifteen
inches deep and covered with from one
to two inches of good loamy soil. The
whole house is now yieldinj( about forty
pounds of nnishrooms a day and is ex-
pected to yield good crops from now till
next March from the same beds.

Ernest .Ashley.

very acceptable. A pink seedling and Nivea,
as good as ever, shown by H. A. Cook,
Shrewsbury. The white seedling from
Jno. Burton, Philadelphia, showed up
well, although it laid in the express office
over night, proving it a good keeper.

Jahn's Scarlet, exhibited by W. C.
Stickel, was the best of its class in the
show. A curious name. Conch Shell, is
given to a pretty pink by H. Grout

View in the Conservatory Attached to the Nisv Store of Mr. F. C. Weber, St, Louis.

THE BOSTON EXHIBITION.

The trade exhibit of specialties and
new things was well responded to b\' both
local and outside growers. Manager
Kennedy of the Flower JIarket, feels, as
he should, highly pleased with the re-
sponse. Following is a list of plants
staged, with names of exhibitors, carna-
tions being the leading feature.

T. W. Lawson and Morning Star shown
by Peter Fisher. The first named variety
has been exhibited elsewhere, notably in
Philadelphia by Mr. Nicholson, Framing-
ham, and is highly thought of. Edith Fos-
ter and Klondike exhibited by Patten &
Co. The Klondike, as its name indicates,
i-i a bright yellow with the faintest streak
of crimson. Ensign, staged by H. F. A.
Lange, Worcester, is a pink and white
fancy; a fine flower.

Mayor Ouincy, shown by A. Roper,
Tewksbury, is a deeply fringed flower,
somewhat on the order of Trimnph, but
darker, very free, and I understand a
first-class seller. May Whiteley is an
improved Da^-break of an exceptionallv
spicy odor, which should alone make it

Springfield. Wellesley, .shown by J.
Tailbv & Son, is a splendid keeper; one
vase gathered four days since looked
almost as fresh as though just picked.
Empress, e.xhibited by \Vm. Swa\-ne,
Kennett Square, Pa., is a noble flower.
Priscilla, a lovely white, and a deep pink
named Mrs. J. C. Malvin, were shown by-
Wood Bros., West Newton.

The Cottage Gardens made a handsome
showing of fourteen vases, which were
the center of attraction. General Maceo,
the result of a cross between Meteor and
Winter Cheer, a sturdy, defiant flower of
deep velvety shade; White Cloud, most
appropriately named, of fleecy white-
ness, a chaste flower; Gold Nugget, an
improvement on Buttercup. Bon Ton,
exhibited by F. A. Blake, to be sent out
by the Cottage Gardens, is a dazzler of
the first water.

Mrs. George M. Bradt was shown with
innnense blooms, several averaging three
and a half inches across, with perfect
calyx. Mrs. James Dean, a light pink,
was seen, and also John Young, white.
I trust its namesake will never take on
that color. Lily Dean is a beauty. New-

York, a cross between Scott and Storm
King, from same seed pod, is really a
dark Scott, cerise pink; a grand flower.

In violets some fine specimens of Lady-
Campbell were shown by E. Wood, Lex-
ington, and !■'. S. Esty, West Roxbury.
Princess of Wales, as show-n by Charles
Cunnnius, Woburn, is an exqilisite
flower.

E. G Hill & Co.. Richmond, sent on a
vase of their new- mum Christmas Gift, a
grand incurved yellow-; looked good
enough to keep till that festive season to
which w-e are one and all looking.

A chat with the carnation w-orthies
prognosticated that while buyers of new
varieties will be even more conservative
in the future than in the past, sterling
kinds will find purchasers and increase
the exchequers.

1 must not omit the handsome batch of
primulas shown by Geo. Anderson, of
Waverly, some of which found their w-ay
Bunker's store at the Parker

to M. B.
House.
W. A
new and

Manda exhibited specimens of
rare plants, also some plants
for commercial use, under the care of Dan
McRorv. W. M.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

30. R. Hoffmann, Elkhart, Ind.

^i. Henrv Welfare, Conmna, Mich.

32. R. H^ Shuniway, Rockford, 111.

33. S. H. Powell, Hempstead, L- I.

34. John Spalding, New London, Conn.

35. Samuel Goldring, Albany, N. Y.

36. John F. Marsden, Far Rockaway,
L. I.

37. C. C. Polhvorth, of Ellis & Poll-
worth, Milwaukee, Wis.

3S. J. H. Cunningham, Delaw-are. O.

39. W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.

40. H. G. Evres, 'Albany, N. Y.

41. J. C. .Sclimidt, Bristol, Pa.

42. C. H. Joosten, New York.

43. J. T. Glover, of Winter & Glover,
Chicago.

44. Robert Veitch, New- Haven, Conn.

45. Louis Menand, Albany, N. Y.

46. Wm. G. Bertermann, Indianapo-
lis, Ind.

47 Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Phila.,
Pa.

48. Edward Reid, Philadelphia, Pa.

49. Fred W.Williams, Stillwater, N. Y.

50. F. F. Benthey, Chicago.

51. Mrs. B. F. Eades, Kirksville, Mo.

52. V. G. .Scollay, Brooklyn, N. Y.

53. Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia,
Pa.

54. F. L. Atkins, of American Bulb
Co., Short Hills, N. J.

55. C. Lengenfelder. Chicago.

r)6. This gentleman's name and ad-
dress was unfortunately lost by the en-
graver.

57. J. E. Black, Grove City, Pa.

58. J. Austin Shaw-, U. S. and Canada.

59. A. H. Ewing, Toronto, Out.

THOSE CERTIFICATES.

We are plea.sed to be able to announce
that Mr. William Scott, of Buffalo, N. Y.,
has consented to act as trustee in the
matter of stock to be held as indicated
in our subscription offer. The stock will
be issued to him as trustee in a few- days,
and a certificate will then be sent to each
subscriber. Everv subscriber w-ill receive

Decembek 16, 1897.

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one. The signing of such a large number
u-ill alone take a little time, so please do
not be impatient if there is a slight delay;
and a record must be kept of the certifi-
cates, which will le numbered, and this
will make considerable bookkeeping
work. But inside of a week each one of
our present subscribers will have received
his certificate. This will include all who
subscribed before our certificate otTer was
made.

BUFFALO.

Plants for Christmas.

There are some signs that Christmas is
coming: orders are arriving, plants are
selected and set aside. We need it all for
there is anything liut general prosperous
times. Other liusinesses are complaining
sadly, and we must not expect to be an
exception. There will be a great variety
of good plants for our customers to make
a selection. Azaleas, poinsettias, C3'cla-
niens, begonias, primroses and pans of
hyacinths and narcissus will be in abund-
ance. Last year we were surprised at the
quantity of medium sized palms that sold
and we are ready for them again.

Cut Flowers.

We have not heard of anj' scarcitj' of
flowers. Carnations are generally very
good and sell well. No overplus of violets
yet and they are likely to be the scarcest
article at the holidaj-s. Begonia incarnata
helps us out with cut flowers now, and
that cheap but graceful Stevia serrati-
folia is again almost indispen.sable. 1 call
it cheap, but it should not be, for it is
ver)' unprofitable as it is sold, and accord-
ing to the space it occupies on the l)ench
should realize quite double the price that
it does.

American Beauty, Meteor, Bridesmaid
and Bride, cover the list of roses that it
is necessary to keep in stock. The first
is fast soaring higher than the average mor-
tal can reach. Two five-dollar bills, one
on top of the other will scarcely reach the
Iiest buds. Contrary to what many have
said the " Carnot " is very much admired
and when we have two or three dozen in a
vase, .sells at sight. I believe there will he
far more grown another year, and what a
grand grower it is. Harmon & Burr are
sending in fine bunches of their new
white carnation Genesee. It is the best
that is coming into this market. Pin-
gree is behaving itself well. I have
seen it look cloudy' with not enough
color, but on the bench it looks fine, and
what a sturdy stiff-stemmed grower.
Eldorado, the freest of carnations, is a
rusted, busted, knock-kneed, weak-
necked flower beside it. Nivea, I am
sorry to say, with ine has turned out a
poor fizzle. May be all right in the land
of its nativit}-, but no good in our lime-
stone soil.

Bowling and Drummers.

We have not played bowls since we
made a monkey of ourselves at Provi-
dence and we have not had any drum-
mers this week. The bowling we leave
to St. Louis and the drummers to W. A.
Adams, who can make them believe with

his jolly manner that they are receiving
a substantial order and they awake next
morning to find their order sheet a blank.

Mr. Long's Calendars.

Our Mr. D. B. Long, with his complex,
intercellular, fertile, reversible gray mat-
ter, is getting up a number of beautiful
designs for calendars. They are suitable
for any busine,ss and are truly original
and artistic. If earnest application to
the object in view deserves success, Mr.
Long should draw the first prize.

Mr. W. McMillan Severs Connection with
the Parks.

Many of the readers of the Review
w-ill learn with surprise that our well-
known Jlr. William Mc^Millan ha,s sev-
ered his connection with our parks, after
tvventv-six years of faithful service. Mr.
McMillan's ability will serve some other
community. There has for some time
been friction betw'een a majority of the
park board and Superintendent McMillan,
but whatever differences of opinion there
may be as to Mr. McMillan's ideas of
park management and improvements,
there is an undivided opinion that it has
been a mcst conscientious, earnest, and
honest administration of our parks; it is
well known that should he desire to again
engage as a park superintendent more
than one big city are bidding for his
services. W. S.

NEW YORK.

Club Meeting.

.\t the regular monthly meeting of the
New York Florists' Club, held Monday
evening, at 7:30 o'clock, the two most
important matters before the club were
the election of officers, three trustees to
be elected for two years and the report
of the committee as to the rules and regu-
lations governing the competition for the
New York Florists' Club gold medal.
.\bout thirty members responded to the
call, and a very interesting meeting re-
sulted. President Henshaw was in the
chair and gave a ver\- practical farewell
address, which was listened to with much
attention. He touched upon the welfare
of the club past and present, and ex-
pressed hopes for a general revival in the
duty's interest.

Mr. W. A. Manda, as chairman of the
committee appointed to arrange rules
with regard to the club's gold medal, then
read his report as follows:

Rule.s and regulations governing tiie competi-
tion for the New York Florists" Clubs gold
medal.

The exhibition to take place at every meeting
ot the elub during the year 1898.

Intending exhiliiiors should notify the secre-
tary at lenst one week before each meeting, of
their intending exhibits, staling classes in
which they wish to exhibit; also approximate
amount of square feet required.

The limit of the space for the exhibits to be as
follows, except by special permit, when an ex-
hibitor intends to make an extraordinary ex-
hibit:

Cut flowers 20 square feet

Pot plants 35 square feet

Collections 50 square feet

Decorative and made-iip work... 20 square feet

Fruits and vegetables. 20 square feet

Manufactured articles 35 square feel

All the exhibits are to be staged and in posi-
tion by six o'clock on the evenings of the meet-
ings of the club.

All the exhibits are to be properly labeled.

The exhibitors should hand as an entry a cor-
rect list of their exhibits to the secretary, who
will give them a number, by which alone said
exhibits should he known, until after the
awards have been made and announced by the
secretarv.

The judges are to finish the judging of the ex-
hiljit before the opcningbf the meeting, during
which time no one should be allowed in, the
room except the judges

The decision of the judges should be read by
the secretary during the meeting, giving in de-
tail the points scored, and any exhibitor having
anv protest against the judges, same should be
entered before the close of the meeting, and the
chair be empowered either to affirm or change
thi- decision of the judges.

A committee consisting of six members
should be appointed by the chair, selecting one
expert in each of the six different classes.

The schedule to be divided into six classes;
CUT FLOWERS.

Size 10

Form. '-0

Substance -"

Color -'0

Stem I"

Foliage l"

Rarity ■•>

Fragrance or other quality ■>

100
POT PLANTS.

Size 10

Cultural Perfection 30

Foliage ; 1^

Effectlvene^s '. — 15

Rarity !<>

Uesirabilily for General Culture 20-

lOO
COLLECTIONS.

Number of Kinds 2.^

Raiitv ■-■>

Cultural Perfection 1^

Correctness of Nomenclature 15

Desirability for General Culture 20

lOO
DECORATIVE AND MADE UP WORK.

Novelty in Design. 1&

Artistic Arrangement 45

Harmony in Color 30'

yualiiy of Material 10

lOO
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

Quality ^

Size '^

Color or Finish '20

Other Points l"

100
MANUFACTURED ARTICLES.

Utility - 30

Duraiiility 2*

Simplicily 25-

Cheapuess ^ft-

100'

Inferior exhibitions to be excluded by the
committee.

Signed

W. A. M.\ND-4.

J. H. TROY.

W. I. BROWEH.

Alex. Burns.
J H. Keller.

A motion was made that manufactured
articles, such as boilers, etc., be excluded
on account of their weight and bulk. It
was then suggested that the committee
appointed visit the exhibitor's factory
and pass on the article there. Eventually
the boiler question became very "warm"
and the whole report was adopted as read,
with this very wise exception, that
"manufactured and so-called natural pre-
pared plants be barred," with a big B. A
vote of thanks was accorded to the coni-
mitttee.

Election of Officers.

The election of officers and trustees re-
sulted as follows: President, William

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Plumb; vice-president, J. M. Logan;
treasurer, C. B. Weathered; secretary,
John Young; board of trustees, \Vm. I.
Brower, J. H. Troy, Alex. Burns.

A motion to appropriate the sum of
5150, to be given to the essay committee
to defray expenses attending the secur-
ing of essayists and having their papers
copyrighted so that members should re-
ceive a copy of same and the plates
then be destroyed, was carried.

At the conclusion of the unfinished
business, Pre.sident Hensbaw invited the
members present to discuss the future of
the club, in which Mes.srs. May, Morris,
Burns, Weathered, Withers, and Manda
took part. A motion to have the usual
annual dinner was referred to the next
meeting.

Invitation to Poughkeepsie.

.\ letter was read from the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society inviting the
club to attend their annual dinner, to be
held January 5, at Poughkeepsie, was re-
ferred, to the secretary, in order to return
a hearty vote of thanks.

A New Carnation,

There was only one novelty exhibited,
a carnation named "Francis Joost," by C.
Besold, Mineola, L. 1. It is a cross be-
tween Wm. Scott X lIcGowan, and be-
sides having the good qualities of both,
the color was an exceptionally fine pink,
good calyx and long, stiff, erect stems.
Mr. Hesold explained that he had had
the variety four years and that the blooms
exhibited were from cuttings taken from
the propagating bench in the middle of
June and planted in the house at that
time; it undoubtedlv' has a future before
it. A vote of thanks was accorded the
exhibitor.

"On Change."

Well, Mr. Florists' Revikw, what
kind of weather do v'ou call this, was the
greeting I usually received from the
wholesale men, and 'tis a fact the warm
weather has been knocking things higher
than the proverbial kite the last few days
and last Saturday the surplus stock
usually closed out was carried over to
take chances on ilonday morning; this
applied more especially to violets and
carnation stock.

Prices are ruling about the same since

sent in my last report. Beauties, fancy
stock, slighth- higher, however. Good
stoc'< of ail kinds finds ready sale in spite
of the elements. Medium stock sells
middling and poor stock realizes what
you can get and sometimes less. Car-
nations fluctuate about as much as any-
thing in the market. The fancy stock,
as in all other lines, seems to have the
call; the day for "culls" seems to have
gone by. Paper white narcis.sus are
coming in slowly, and I haven't seen a
"mum" for over a week. Smila.x is a
little above the demand these days, and
orchids, more specially cattleyas, are de-
cidedly scarce. The Cypripedium insigne
is plentiful, and is being held back for
the holidays.

"We expect dull times for about ten
days," said one wholesaler, "the calm
before the storm, and we are all laying

back for it. We hope it will prove no
'Will o' the Wisp.' "

John Young is making great prep-
arations for Christmas, and a friend of
his suggested he had gone into the lum-
ber business, but he was only shipping
back some bo.xes that are "disintegrated"
and shipped back "flat."

MacDonalil iV; JIcManus are handling
quite a comprehensive collection of or-
chid flowers these davs.

Around the Stores.

Preparations for Christmas are evident
in all the retail stores, some are making
red immortelle wreaths, stars, etc., some
wreathing — all busy — for the long looked
for harvest. Palm trade has not been so
good as it ought to have been, the "large
stuff" is scarce for decorative purposes.
A great many heaths are in evidence,
Erica fragrans and Erica Hyemalis being
among the earliest to appear. Cyclamen
are here in plenty, while gaudv- poinsettia
makes a Ijrilliant showing. 1 notice also
a great many Solanum Capsicastrum or
"winter cherry" in the windows.

A few novelties are seen in some stores.
Miniature golf bags in which are sent vio-
lets, and the "new speaking flowers," as
if flowers could not speak for themselves.
This idea is advertised by a lady who
paints, for instance on the petals of an
American Beauty, various sentiments, as
"Bon voyage," "A Jlerry Christmas,"
etc.. etc. Next! I saw another novelty
in one store, a "miniature greenhouse"
filled with small ferns, etc, like a
"Wardian Case.''

Late Notes.

Excessive rain has slumped the market.

Mr. A. IMmmock sailed on the Teu-
tonic Wednesday.

Mistletoe from England arrived in
verv bad condition and almost useless.

.\mong recent visitors was R. G. Han-
ford, Xorwalk, Conn.

The horticultural section of the Ameri-
can Institute met at 7:30 p. m,, Tuesday.
This new section promises to be one of
the leading features in a horticultural
sense, and it is expected that a very
elaborate and instructive course of lec-
lures will be delivered during the winter.
Dr. N. L. Britton, director of the New
York Botanical Garden, is president of
this section and is aided by the follow-
ing committee: James W. Withers, A.
L. Don, A. Herrington. All meetings are
free, and there is no charge for member-
ship.

An Even Exchange.

I notice one of our contemporaries gives
us a few left-handed compliments on our
debut. It. however, closes b\' wishing us
all the good things of this life, which re-
minds me of the two Irishmen, one of
whom had been "mixing in" the night
before with an intimate friend of his-
"And don't yer feel revingeful toward
him fer wiping the flure wid ye," said
Tim. "Sure, no," said Pat, "didn't yez
see him hand me the whist broom to
brush meself wid after I got up."

H. A. B.

WILLIAM PLUMB.

Mr. William Plumb, who was elected
to the Presidency of the New York
Florists' Club, Monday evening, is an
linglishnian by birth, having been born
at Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England,
in July 1S50. Like all successful Engli.'-h
gardeners, he served time as an appren-
tice and journeyman, starting at Chip-
stead Place, Sevenoaks, Kent, and from
there .going to Halifax, Yorkshire, and
other places.

Mr. Plumb is at present manager and
gardener for C. P. Huntington, Throggs
Neck, New York City, the great Pacific
railroad magnate, and before this had
charge of several other estates during his
successful career.

He is a man of fine sensibilities, popu-
lar and a " hale fellow well met, " takes
exceptional interest in his w'ork, is a
thorough florist in all senses of the word,
and as an organizer showed exceptional
ability when he was manager of two of
the largest and most successful exhibi-
tions at Madison Square Garden, given
by the New York Florists' Club in the fall
of 1M91-1S92.

Mr. Plumb is a Mason and a member
of Columbian Commandery No. i. New
York, a Noble of Mecca Temple, Mystic
Shrine, New Y'ork and an Odd Fellow.

PHILADELPHIA.

Weather Affects Trade.

With the mercury lingering between
65° and 70°, it is difficult to imagine that
Christmas is but two weeks off, but such
is the case. The weather at this date,
1 1 th inst. , is so warm and spring-like,
that the effect on trade is decided. In
other words it seems to take the starch
out of business Trade had made a fair
start and we all commenced to feel that
we were "in it," but these freaks in the

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weather put a damper on us. However,
it is safe to sav that the preseut season
will prove sati'sf acton.-; this seems to be
the a;eneral opinion about town.

Resume ot the Flower Market.
Prices are advancing, and it might be
said that the advance is so steady that we
see the upward move every day, hence to
quote prices toda\- would lie misleading.
The growers are having their inning now,
bith the plantsmen as well as the cut
llower growers. Plants play an exten-
sive part in the holidav trade in this city,
and, it is evident that the sale of decora-
live and flowering plants increases each
year. On everv hand the florists are
preparing for th'e coming rush, and all
the spare lime is devoted to fixing up,
Iireparing the dried work, and innumera-
ble other et ceteras.

Christmas Greens.
At this season we come face to face
with the Christmas greens man. This class
of merchants hail from the lower counties
of New Jersey. They come to town
in greater numbers just before Christmas,
than at any other time of the year, and
each and everv one offers the same line.
It is well for the city florist that we have
a contingency of this kind, as they bring
to our doors the rough goods that have
become indispensable to the retail dealer,
especially those whose trade in large
decorations form an important branch of
their business. When we consider the
vast quantity of this material used, it
appears enormous. Take the trade in
Christmas trees alone, and imagine the
nuiuber used. It is reported on reliable
authority, that at this writing, there has
been received at one of the railroad ter-
minals in this city 165 carloads of Christ-
mas trees, which come from the forests of
Maine and New Hampshire. This is only
the shipment over one road. What will
1)e the numlier when the entire output is
on hand?

Sickness in the Trade.
Mr. Thomas Cartledge, who has been
under the doctor's care for some weeks,
is on the improve. When seen in the
city this week he .showed marked signs
of convalescence; may it continue.

Mr. Robert Craig, \vho is still confined
to the house with typhoid, is on the road
to recoverv.

Mr. Edwin A. Sidewitz, of Baltimore
and Annapolis was with us this week.

The appearance of the Florists' Re-
view, which came to hand this week,
was complimented on every side, for its
valuable contents and artistic makeup.
It has a bright prospect before it. F.

CHICAGO.

Club Meeting.

At the last meeting of the Chicago
Florists' Club the amendment to the con-
stitution which will make it possible for
former members who have been dropped
for non payment of dues to come in again
on the same basis as new members, was
adopted. It is hoped that this will bring
into the club a lot of former members
who allowed themselves to drop out at
that period in the club's history when it

was so unfortunate as to have financial
secretaries that did not attend to their
duties; during this period the dues of the
members accumulated to such an extent
that the amount seemed too large to
liquidate.

A committee, consisting of Messrs. f.
J Hauswirth, E. Wienhoeber. G. Stol-
lerv James Hart.shonie, and J. S. Wilson
was appointed to act with the officers of
the American Carnation Society m pre-
paring for the annual convention of lliat
bodv in this citv next February. The
conuuittee was instructed to mvite all
the prominent members of the trade m
this city to act with them ill the matter.
Ten new members were added to the roll,
asfollows; John Uegnan, Lloyd Vaughari,
I C Mulder, John Cook, Robert Lund-
strum, Anton Then, Fred. Hills, Henry
Hilmers, E. F. Winterson, and William
Martin.

The special order of the evening w;as
the discussion of "Fumigation versus Va-
porizing. ' ' The discussion was opened by
iMr. Edgar Sanders, who had with him a
sample of tobacco paper, manufactured
by the Skabcura Dip Co., of this city. It
w'as a paper which had been saturated in
a form ot nicotine which the manufactur-
ers thought would, when perfected, take
the place of all other forms of tobacco in-
.secticides in the greenhouses. A piece of
this paper was lighted and passed around
to the members, each one taking a sniff,
but all agreed that this would not settle
the question as to the value of the fumi-
gation. In the discussion which followed,
the majoritv of the members seemed to
pin their faith to vaporizing with the
Rose Leaf Extract of tobacco, though in
certain cases thev found that the old-
fashioned method' of fumigating with to-
bacco stems w-as most effective when
there was a bad case of fly and there were
no flowers in the house to be injured by
the smoke. The general opinion, how-
ever, was that such a condition of affairs
should never be permitted and that per-
sistent vaporizing with the Rose Leaf Ex-
tract would avoid any necessity for the,
old-fashioned smoking process. One
large grower stated that he had found the
Rose Leaf Extract efficacious in the case
of thrips on roses, though it took large
and frequent vaporizations to accomplish
the object.

Messrs. W. H. Ellis, of Milwaukee,
Wis , and Nixon H. Gano, of Knigbts-
towii, Indiana, were present as visitors.

As the date for the next regular meeting
falls on December 23rd, when all the
members will be rushed with Christmas
business, it was decided not to attempt to
hold a meeting at that time, therefore the
next meeting will be held January 13th.
This will be Ladies' Night and the com-
mittee on programme will have a special
entertainment arranged for the occasion.
All the members are requested to bring
their wives, daughters and sweethearts on
this occasion and a very enjoyable even-
ing is promised.

Among recent visitors to the city was
Mr. Alex Gait Robinson, of the Louisville
Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. , Louisville, Ky.
It is to be regretted that he arrived too
late to attend the club meeting and hear
all the pleasant things the members said
about the Rose Leaf Extract.

The Chrysanthemum Show.

The report of the managers of the last
chrysanthemum show appears below:

RECElPa'S.

Gate receipts ■ *1.389.3o

Cut flower bootli. commission and pro-
gramme advertisements ^""■^°

Total receipts .••■■,■•;■ '.t' • c' ^•"^='-3-'

Premiums given by friends of the bo-
ciety »l..»ii.ii»

Total receipts from all sources *fi,138.'

EXPENDITURES.

Installation, maintenance and rent.... *1.

Advertising

Preliminary

Recording and accounting

Art Exhibit

Music

Judges

Admission

Programme

Premiums '

444.16
894.64
87.00
117.50
162.24

ifis.on

i:«,H4

IIII.IHI

■J(I4.S()

.748.00

rp^^l^j^j f,^,056."J8

Excess of receipts over expenses $1.08244

Deficit of the show on its merits (that
is. if donated premiums are not con-
sidered) . 310.9.:.

The St. Louis Trip.

The pilgrims returning from St. Louis
report that thev were received with open-
handed hospitality by the St. Louis boys
and that they were presented with every-
thing in the city except the winning
scores in the five games of ten pins. The
party was met at the station by a com-
mittee from the St. Louis Club, taken to
breakfast and then shown all the down
town florists' stores, both wholesale and
retail, after which the cars were taken to
the most accessible stores in the West
End. A good deal of territory was covered
and it is a question if anyone could have
seen more and to better advantage than
this partv of fifteen or more.

At 1 p' M. tlie games were started and
the mournful tale is told in the scores in
the St. Louis notes. After the games
came a verv enjoyable supper, and then
the trip to the station, escorted by a large
delegation of the local people. The party
reached Chicago with the bowling fever
somewhat subdued but with many pleas-
ant recollections of the time that pre-
ceded and succeeded the games.

But the games were not so bad either,
and we rejoice that the highest average
was made bv Mr. John Zeck of the Chi-
cago team. ' And that third game! It is
no disgrace to be beaten by such magnifi-
cent bowling as the St. Louis boys did.
The alleys were strictly regulation and
the rule's were rigidly enforced. The
third match will probably be played in
Chicago at the time of the Carnation So-
ciety convention next February, and it is
hoped that Milwaukee and Cleveland will
send teams to take a hand in at that
time. St. Louis will stand at the head
until then.

Among the Growers.

A trip among the Bowmanville grow-
ers will convince one that they ' 'are on
to their job.'' The stock on all the
places hereabouts is in excellent shape.
On the places of Johnson & Carlson, Otto
Ristow, and Magnuson & Pearson, the
Brides and Maids were particularly good.
Magnuson & Pearson have four houses in

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imislm.iiii.s, aiiil A. V. Jackson has two
liouses planted with them Allen vS:
Ockerlanil are cutting fine Beauties.

Chas. Schafer has liis place planted to
carnations excepting one house in which
he has some fine Kaiserins. Louis Ris-
liiw also grows carnations almost exclu-
sively.

Welier Kros. were not at home, but
from the appearance of their carnations
one would assume they generally are, for
tlieir stock is particularly fine, especially
their Scotts and Daybreaks, which are
the finest we have seen in many a day.

.\nton Then grows largely pot plants in
fiower. We noticed some good cycla-
mens and Be.giniia incarnata in 8-inch
pans, an<l some excellent 6-inch Pteris
seirulata.

h'or a tidy place that of Herman A.
Rauske cannot be sur[ assed. It is as
neat and clean as it is possible to keep a
greenhouse, a d his stock shows that he
does not spend all his time in cleaning
up, as that too is in excellent condition.
Mr. Banske was not at home when we
called.

J. .\. Budlong has a finely equipped
place. His heating plant appears as near
jierfect as it is possible to have it in a
connnercial place, with valves .so arranged
that any mnnber of coils of pipe may be
used to maintain the desired temperature.
.\Md his stock shows that it jiays to equip
a place in a proper manner.

We found Mr. E. Nelson busy cutting
some fine Imds. He took time, however,
to show ns over his place, which is in
good order.

At Oak wood Cemetery the stock,
which is mostly bedding plants, is in ex-
cellent condition. They also grow a
house of roses and several houses of car-
nations. Mr. Reid has a sport from
'1 idal Wave. It is identical with the
yiarent except in color, which is a bright
and pleasing shade of red. This sureh'
will find favor when placed upon the
market.

Jacob Me\-er, of Niles Center, has two
houses of violets in the finest possible
condition. None better have been seen
in this neighborhood. They are nudched
with shavings and sawdust to keep the
llowers clean. The blooms are excellent.

Cut Flower Market.

Kennicott Bros. Co. predict a .serious
shortage of roses for Christmas, and that
violets will be good but scarce. Of car-
nations they hope to have a fair supply.
Owing to the gloomy, wet weather,
quality will be soft. They report that in
previous years there has been a demand
for cheap flowers, but this year everyone
wants the best and there is not enough
extra grade to supply the demand.

Vaughan, McKellar&Winterson report
roses off in qnalitv, and that the carna-
tion growers seem to be holding stock
back. Violets are selling at good prices.

A. L. Randall says there will be a big
.shortage in Beauties and violets for
Christmas.

Bassett & Washburn fear a serious short-

where he has been quite ill fur .several
days.

J. I). Bnsch, Kl.gin, 111., was a recent
visitor.

Mr. Kelley, shipping clerk for Kenni-
cott Bros. Co-, was recently the victim of
a "hold up."

Next Monday Mr. K. C. Anding will
remove to 5[ Waliash avenue, where he
will have nuich larger quarters, and be in
better shape to handle his increasing busi-
ness.

Mr. John J- Ring, who was formerly
with various Chicago growers, and who
will be rememliered as a rose grower of
much ability, is now with Mr. Geo. M.
Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo.

age in roses.

Various Items,

Mr. Roach, representing M. Rice & Co.,
Philadelphia, is at the Sherman House,

William (Jrey died at his home on
Coming's Farm, Albany, N. Y., Novem-
ber 25th, of dropsy of the heart from
which disease he has been afflicted for the
past few years. He \\'as buried with Ma-
sonic honors, Sunday, Novend)er 28th, in
Rural Cemetery.

Deceased was widely known both in
America and Europe as an ardent lover
and successful cultivator of orchids. The
collection a few )'ears ago was the largest
in America, comprising over 2,300 spe-
cies, and was brought together at a
large expense by the late Hon. Erastus
Corning, an enthusiastic admirer of na-
ture who at one time employed three col-
lectors in South America and Borneo.

Mr. Grev was a native of Greenlaw,
Scotland, where he was born February
iS, 1S28, and like his father brought up
in the gardening profession. He came to
the I'nited States in 1S51, worked awhile
in the nursery of Mr. James Wilson and
for Mr. Joel Rathbone, of Albany, N. Y.
In 1853 he went to Western Iowa and
started in the nursery business, but sever-
ity of the climate and hardship soon
caused his return East and he entered the
employ of Mr. John T. Norton, Farming-
ton, Conn.

In the fall of 1856 he returned to Al-
bany as gardener to Gen. John F. Rath-
bone and from there engaged with Mr.
Corning as superintendent, where he re-
mained nearly forty years, surviving his
employer and friend only three months.

Of late years he was nnicli interested
in rai.sing liybrid orchids and left behind
many noted examples of his skill.

Mr. Grey was also an enthusiastic ento-
mologist and had made a life .stud\' of
lepidoptera. His collections enibracin.g
over 30,000 species, have been left to his
son Robert, who is also interested in the
same study. He leaves a wife and five
children to mourn his loss.

John Rowan.

I regret to report the decease of John
Rowan, who for seventeen years per-
formed faithful service with the house of
Robert Veitch & Son, of New Haven,
Conn. Bright's disease, followeil by
pneumonia, was the cause of death.

The deceased was a native of Scotland,
sixty years of age, and leaves a wife and
seven children, with a large circle of
friends, to deplore his departure beyond
the bourne from whence no traveler re-
turns. W. M.

CLEVELAND.

Outlook for Christmas Supply.

The weather in conjunction with the
outlook for Christmas stock, forms the
principal topic of conversation in floricul-
tural circles at present. E)ver since the
disappearance of the chrysanthemum as a
factor in the cut flower situation, there
has been more or less difiicnlty in getting
good stock, either locally or from out of
town .sources, to properly supply the de-
mand. This has been more particularly
true of carnations, which have been in
ver)' short supply and not of overly good
quality in general.

There is nothing intended by the fore-
going to imply that trade has been par-
ticularly good on the average, for it cer-
tainly has not been .so with the majority
of the florists here. Wherever one went
the story was usually aboui the same.
"No, business is nothing extra, but there
is enough for the flowers to be had."

Weather Conditions.

The weather possibly has been an im-
portant factor in bringing about this un-
desirable condition of affairs, there having
been an exceedingly long spell of very
dark, cloudy, rainy and generally disa-
greeable weather, the most unfavorable
that could be imagined. There has been
no frost to freeze up the mud under foot
and render buying to the average shopper
anything but the most disagreeable of
necessary duties, hence a good deal of
business that might have been develojjed
has not made itself manifest. There has
been only about two days of late in which
the sun has been visible with sufficient
potency to advance the growth of cut
flower stock appreciably.

Scarcity of Stock.

Should this state of affairs continue a
short time longer, good stock, or very
likely stock of any kind, good or bad,

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will be in short supply for the holidays,
at least among local growers. Roses that
have been off-crop and were coming on
again for the holidays, are certainly suf-
fering as to prospective quality at that
time. Carnations as said before, are
now in short supply; there will be small
opportunity to accunuilate much between
now an<l the time of need without excep-
tionably favorable weather. Chrysanthe-
mums do not seem to have held on quite
as late as usual and have nearly liisap-
peared from the market. Romans of
course, as well as narcis.sus, w-ill be on
han<l to help out, but outside of these
and various greens and some odds and
ends, the outlook for a large supply is
certainlv not ven.- brilliant. In flowering
plants, azaleas, Deutsche Perle, Simon
Mardnerand Vervaeneaua, with the usual
cyclamens, primulas, begonias, poinset-
tias and Marguerites comprise the list.

A Graham it Son are cutting some very
fine carnations. Flora Hill, Jubilee and
Pingree. The same firm have half a
* house of chrysanthenmms, Lincoln, Je-
rome Jones, Niveus, Eda Prass, Maud
Dean and V. H. Hallock, that are in good
condition for Christmas.

Bowling.

The bowling club held an extra meet-
ing on the evening of December 6 for the
purpose of entertaining the ladies and in-
cidentally eating various good things pro-
vided for the festive occasion. There was
a large attendance and everybody had a
gorgeous time. Nemo.

BOSTON.

Boston Florists' Club.

The last meeting for 1897 was held on
Tuesday evening, December 7th, with
only a few members present. The busi-
ness of the meeting was unimportant in
character, but a very able essay was read
by Mr. Andrew H. Ward, one of the firm
of large manufacturers of artificial ino-
dorous concentrated plant food, which he
spoke of so minutely that it seemed there
was little room left for any discussion,
only one or two questions being asked
and very easily answered by the lecturer
to the satisfaction of all as it brought no
further discussion. A vote of thanks was
given Mr. Ward which ended the meet-
ing.

It is reported that Mr. Herbert Du-
maresq, of Chestnut Hill, has entered in-
to contract with the firm of Lord & Burn-
ham, horticultural builders, for the
erection of some new" greenhouses which
are already under course of construction.

Visitors.

Mr. John Barclay, of the firm of Wm.
Elliott & Sons, New York, paid a com-
mercial visit to our township and seems a
congenial and well read man. We trust
he may do a good stroke of business
here. Mr. Littlefield, from Worcester,
was here during the carnation show and
was representing several of the western
growers as well as the home exhibitors.

Results From a Flash Light Photo,

Welsh Bros., City Hall florists, while
having a photograph taken of their new
and extensive refrigerator, for the exclu-
sive use of our new issue of the Florists'
Review, had quite an experience about
TO A. M. Saturday morning. The refrig-
erator extends acro.ss the lower end of
their store from Chapman street to Prov-
ince street, a length of probably 100 feet.
To enable the operators to obtain a good
and effective production the manager in
charge deemed it advisable to put in an
extra charge of magnesia powder to gain
desired effect, and when all was ready
and the word given to touch the matter
off, the effect was surely instantaneous,
and with the flash came an e.xplosion
which was as the report of a cannon and
the shock was felt very much over the
surrounding neighborhood. With the ex-
ception of damaging two windows and
otherwi.se flattening somewhat one or
two of the members of the firm and some
of their employes, no serious damage was
done. .\ lot of palms anil nephrolepis
that were in the window that was broken,
to all ajjpearances some hours afterwards
were not in any way injured, and no dam-
age seemed to have been done to anything
except breaking the glass by the concus-
sion.

City Improvements.

Mr. William Doogue, our city forester,
who is so well known for his startling
surprises in adorning and beautifying our
parks and squares, has his experienced
gardeners working in Copley Square lay-
ing out beds on a very elaborate scale for
planting bulbs — tulips chiefly— of which
it is calculated to take over 40,000, and,
being so late in the season, was a more
difficult task to procure than the laying
out and planting would be, he having
tried all the dealers at home, in New-
York and Philadelphia, and accidentally
found just what he wanted with F. R.
Pierson Company, of Tarrytown, N. Y.,
which I have no doubt was as great a relief
to them to rid themselves of their surplus
stock as it was to Mr. Doogue to find
them. The park system will undoubt-
edly be a very attractive feature next
spring and a pleasing ornamentation to
the residents in this neighborhood as
well as the thousands who ride past in
the cars daily. The planting, as I im-
der.stand Mr. Doogue, is to be done in all
solid and bright colors which will har-
monize with the surrounding buildings.
The beds are all laid out in a scroll pat-
tern, which must be a very attractive
issue, it being a break from the old line
of solid beds.

Trade Items

A new florist store has been opened on
Main street, Worcester, by Messrs. Potter
& Coussins, who it is said are a very en-
terjjrising firm and will look out for their
share of the patronage of that city as
well as the neighboring community.

Charles Ingram, of Reading, Mass , has
contracted with tht' wholesale firm of
^^'elch Bros, to take the whole of his cut
of Fisher carnations which are first class
in flower with clean and healthy foliage,
and it is said to be the best stock in the
neighborhood.

Wholesale Notes.

The flower market here has been much
on the principle of the preceding week
and prices ruling much on the same
lines, but with the approach of Christmas
it is the general voice that prices and
business will jump.

Florist Versus Gas Company.

This was an action brought for trial
by Cj'rus P. Dorr, florist, Laconia, N. H.,
against the Winnepesaukee Gas & Elec-
tric Company of that place, and I consid-
ered it might be verj' interesting, and of
some value to j-our readers, as many in-
stances have come under my notice where
damage has been done by escaping gas
permeating the ground, sometimes for a
considerable distance, and eventually find-
ing its outlet; in this instance it happened
to find its liberty in a greenhouse where
it caused great havoc among the plants.

The case was brought in the Belknap
County Supreme Court, and tried by
Judge F. N. Parsons at the adjourned
term of the September court. A verdict
was found for the plaintiff in the sum of
I763.00. C. H. J.

ST. LOUIS.

Club Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the St.
Louis Florist Clul) was held last Thursday
afternoon at 3 p. m., with President Hal-
.stedt in the chair and twenty-five members
present. The large attendance was owing
to the final report made by the executive
committee of the late chrysanthemum
show. The committee made a report
showing a loss of about ;f4oo, and stated
that the special prizes would be paid out in
full ju.st as soon as they could be collected;
also the Shaw prizes. The club prizes
will be paid as per rule fifteen in our pre-
mium list of rules governing the exhibi-
tion. The committee could not make its
final report, and was given until next
meeting to do so. Those who were given
certificates of merit will receive them by
January i, 1898.

Applications for membership were
made by Andrew Meyer, Jr., and Fred.
Foster.

William Trillow, of Belleville, 111., had
on exhibition a fine late yellow seedling
chyrsanthemum not named which was
awarded a certificate of merit by the
committee.

The chair then appointed a committee
of three to make arrangements to enter-
tain the Chicago Florist Club members
who would visit us December 12th. The
committee was as follows: J. J. Beneke,
Al. J. Bauer, and Will. C. Young.

The secretary then brought forward the
bronze medal and certificate sent to the
St. Louis florists from the World's Fair.
The secretary was instructed to give same
to the Missouri Botanical Gardens.

Question Box.

The question box brought on quite a dis-
cussion on the question of "How to run a
flower show successfully." One member
of the committee named a few of the
backbiters who did everything they could
to harm the show. The committee worked

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City Hall Flower Market, 15 Province Street, 9 Chapman Place, Welch Bros. Proprietors, Boston, Mass.
The largest market for sale of flowers in New England.

hard and should be given credit for the
way they conducted the show and not
have slurs cast upon them. One nlember
will have to give a good account of him-
self at the next meeting of the club which
will he held on Thursday afternoon,
January 13, at 3 p. M.

Market Overstocked — Prices.

The cut flower trade as usual at this
time of year is dull and the market is
stocked up with all kinds of flowers,
especially roses, which are a glut just
now, with prices away down. Good roses
can be bought at from Jit.50 to $3.00,
extra fancy. I4.00 and #5.00. Choice
Beauties are not over plentiful and bring
from J25 to I35. Carnations are still
bringing from $2 to J3 per 100, and are
not overplentiful just now. Harrisii are
held at from $15 to |iS, callas $S to f 10,
valley I4, and Romans and paper whites
still at $4. Violets, Californias, bring
$1.50; single, homegrown, 35 cents, south-
ern, 25 cents, and doubles 75 cents to
$1.00. Chrj-santhemums are about over
and only a few can be seen here and
there.

Evidences of Christinas.

Christmas greens are greatly in evi-
dence all over town, the large stores
and all the floral establishments being
liberally decorated. The outlook for a

good Christmas trade is very promising
this year. The orders for holiday greens
are more than satisfactor}- and I think
the demand for holly will be in keeping
with previous years.

Personal Notes.

Mr.Julius Koenig Jr. ,has just completed
a new house. 10x100. Mr. Koenig is cut-
ting some very fine carnations and roses.

Mr. Fred. Ostertag, late of St. Louis,
but now of Indianapolis, paid us a visit
last week. Fred says he feels homesick.

Chicago Bowling Club's Visit.

The Chicago Florists' Bowling Club,
accompanied by quite a number of the
craft of Chicago, paid a return visit to
this citj- December 12. It was a decided
event in local trade circles, and the St.
Louis bowlers did their best to make the
visit one that would be long remembered
by the Chicago brethren. Although the
visitors lost the match it was no disgrace,
as they all rolled a good average game.

The party included Messrs, G. L. Grant,
of the Florists' Review, J. S. Wilson,
Phil. J. Hauswirth, John Zeck, Ed. Win-
terson, Walter Kreitling, J. B. Deamud,
Aug. Lange, G. StoUery, and J. C.
Vaughan. They arrived over the Wa-
bash R. R. on time, all decorated with
Stollery Bros', new carnation Argyle.

The)- were met by a committee of the St.
Louis club, and taken to Hotel Rozier.
After a good breakfast a visit was made
to all the wholesale houses, and to Fred
Weber's, Reissen F'loral Co., C. Young &
Sons, George Waltart, Ellison & Tesson,
and others that were most conveniently
reached.

Promptly at 12.30 the Grand regulation
alleys were reached where the bowling
was to be done. After a little practice
the match game began. A lunch was
served on a table at the side of the alleys,
with plenty of refreshments, coffee and
cigars. A large crowd witnessed the
games. Among the local craft present
were John Young, Ed. Burchel, C. W.
Wors, F. C. Weber, George Waldbart,
C. C. Sanders, Dr. Halstedt. Dr. Helwig,
Will Young, Chas Young, F. J. Fillmore,
R. F. Tesson, Jos. Dickman, R. G.
Beneke, Frank Ellis, and a host of others
not connected with the trade. William
Young and J. B. Deamud acted as scor-
ers.

Five games were played, and St. Louis
won by 3S2 pins, having a total of 4,334
against 3,952 by Chicago. Tlie best five
games were rolled by John Zeck, of Chi-
cago, 830; C. Beyer was second with S14.
The highest single score was rolled by
C. Beyer, of St. Louis, 192; John Zeck,
second, with 187, and Chas. Kuehn, third
with 186.

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Following is the score in detail;

CHICAGO FLORIST'S HOWLINC CLUB.

Names. 1.

.1 S.' Wilson i:»
I ;, r... Orant IT'i
P. Ilauswirtli. 9?

J Zei'k r.;8

IC. VVintersoii-120
W. Kreitlipg" in

3.
1H3

llii
177
Ifin

l-J.i
l.W

1H7

131

.'). Tot'l. Avt;.
1-J(I Bill 133 1-5

ma

97

lai

13H-J
1193-.=

h3ll ItiH
Ii7il 13riJ-S

Totals.

743 797 838 842

04 .537
ft; 3,952

ST. LOUIS FLORIST'S UiPWLlN'c; CLUB.

Xiimps. 1. 2. 3. 4. n. Tot'l. Avk.

('. KlM-hn 1815 119 177 135 121 741 148 1-5

.T. .1, liiriekc 149 132 158 1-22 151 712 14225

,J W. Kunz .1311 148 1,54 12lj 139 «I7 139 3 5

Al. Ua\ier 128 144 142 1117 103 624 1244 5

('. licycr 141 148 l.k5 192 148 814 1B24 5

E. .Si-liray 148 123 \m 130 185 74f) 14915

Totals 882 814 97li 812 8.50 4.334

.'\fter the games the visitors were taken
to supper at Lippe's, and at the table
were .seated twenty-four florists from Chi-
cago and St. Louis. After sup])er speeches
were maile by G, L, (".rant, President of
the Chicago Florists' Llub; Dr. Halstedt,
President of the St. I.ouis Florists' Club,
J. C. 'Vaughan, P. J. Hauswirth, and
William Young. Mr. Grant's remarks
gave the bovs some gooil advice as to how
to make a flower show pay. I think the
St. Louis boys profited by this speech.

After this the boys were taken to Union
station and placed safely on their train,
which left at 9:05. Mes.srs. Lange and
Stollery alone remained over to spend
Monday with us. The rest all left happy,
everybo<ly having enjoyed themselves
hugely.

Project of a Return Match Game.

Acreturn match was talked of in Inb-
niarv, wdien the Carnation Society will
meet in Chicago; perhaps we could
get Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Cleveland,
and ButTalo to join us. The Chicago
boys claim they will put up an elegant
trophy to be rolled for. Count on St.
Louis. Now, lei's hear from the rest.

J. J. B.

CINCINNATL

Funeral Creates Large Demand.

The funeral of the late Senator Charles
Fleishman took place Monday, December
12th, from the Scottish Kite Cathedral.
This occasion created the largest demand
for flowers ever known in Cincinnati. B.
P. Critchell's Sons had the bulk of the
orders. J. Bear and Sunderbruch's Sons
furnished several large and expensive
pieces. Every available violet within
ten miles of this city was used for this
occasion .

Business .here of late has been good all
around. Carnations and roses are in
good supply and meet with a fair de-
mand Violets are scarce and chrvsanthe-
mums about done, with the exception of
a few late ones.

Meeting of Club Exhibition,

The regular monthly meeting of the
Cincinnati IHorist Society was held at the
Sixth street Market house on December
nth with President Gillett in the chair.
The meeting was well attended. The

flower show brought out quite a number
of laiU- visitors, but owing to disagree-
able weather, the attendance was not so
large as at previous ones.

F. Dorner and .'>ons showed four seed-
ling carnations and several .standard va-
rieties. One in particular, Goiii Nugget,
in style of Buttercu]), caught the e\e of
everyone,

Mr. Dorner should be congratulated
upon having such a valuable variety.
Messrs. E. G. Hill S: Co. exhibited a fine
collection of seedlings and among them
were several of great promise; also a late
chrvsanthenuini called Christmas Gift.
The flower is a large globular yellow and
desirable on account of being so late,
( 'itv Greenhouses(]\Ir.Scheibele gardener)
showed some cattleyas and ferns, the
only orchids in the hall. The Sunder-
bruch's made a worthy display; the same
niav be said of Will Murphy who staged
quite a large assortment of carnations.
Corbett & Wilson were on hand with vio-
lets. George and .\llen made a gorgeous
display of roses, which were much ad-
mired. Of course R. Witter.staetter had
Evelina, his pet seedling of '96 there.
This was the grandest white on exhibi-
tion and comes near Mr, J. Thorpe's pre-
diction of carnations four inches across.

Entertainment.

In the evening the boys had a jolly
good time. Ben George outdid his last
efforts and Mr. Giesy surprised all pres-
ent with his negro dialect. Both are ex-
memliers of a minstrel show.

-i Negrum,

TWO VETERANS.

In our general introduction for this
week ap])ear the faces of two veterans in
the trade.

Louis Menand, of Albany, N. Y., is un-
doubtedly the oldest living florist in
America, being now over ninety years of
age. His recollection goes back to the
very earliest days of the trade in this
countrv and he is still haV- and hearty.
Many in the trade have read his interest-
ing autobiogra])hy, which was under-
taken by Mr. Menand at the suggestion
of the writer of these lines, and they will
be interested to learn that .since that vol-
ume appeared Mr. Menand has rewritten
his reminiscences in French, finding his
native tongue more adapted to the recital,
and that this volume is now l)eing
translated into English for the benefit of
his many friends who are unfamiliar with
French. Mr. Menand takes as keen an
interest as ever in matters affecting the
profession he loves and is one of the
most respected citizensof .■\lbany. May he
live out a full century and more, for it is
good to have such men with us.

In our group for this week will also be
found a portrait of Mr. Robert Veilch, of
New Haven, Conn., who landed in the
^Elin City in the fall of 1854, founding the
seed business which has been so success-
fully carried on ever since in the same
building, now conducted as a seed and
flower store with greenhouses attached,
by the firm of R. 'Veitch iV- Son. The
senior member, though past the eightieth
milestone, still takes an active part in the

business. He was a friend from bo) hood
of the late Peter Hender.son, and one of
the first subscribers to the Fi,ORiST.s' Rk-

VIKVV,

OMAHA, NEB.

Flower Market Conditions.

Trade in general is good and there is
considerable going on in the way of en-
tertaining. As 'mums are mostly past
the demand is for roses and carnations.
The former are gocjd but the latter are not
up to former years. Violets, especially
double ones, are very scarce. We have
violets sent in from California, and con-
sidering the distance they come, it is .sur-
prising that after three or four days'
travel, they should look so well. Hya-
cinths, narcissus and .stevia are plentiful.
Well grown potted plants seem to be as
much in demand as aii}- cut flowers and
are preferred by a certain class of people.

Club Meeting,

The Florists' Club had a meeting Dec.
9 al which Council Bluffs and Lincoln, as
well as Omaha, were well represented
The committee of the chrysantheimnn
show are well pleased with the success of
the first show ever held in this locality,
and are encouraged lo work, so that the
show of next year will be even better tlian
the one just past.

Mr. Hesser, of Plattsniouth, has been
quite sick and is not yet able to be
around.

The Trans-Mississippi Exposition
grounds present the appearance of an im-
mense bee-hive and work is rapidly going
on to get the large buildings under roof,
so that a snow storm or bad weather will
not interfere with the progress of the
work. J-JH.

WASHINGTON.

Trade has been decidedly good the past
week and the ruinously low prices which
have prevailed, are moving upward lo
a gratifying notch. The demand for cut
flowers for Christmas week looks encour-
aging, already high prices have been
offered for a guaranteed supply for that
week .

To get the R?;viK\v by Saturday morn-
ing's mail is what we had hoped for but
hardlv- expected. The unexpected has
happened for which we are all very
grateful.

The Gude Bros, have purchased the
entire Linger property al Anacostia, to-
gether with all the improvements
thereon, including Studer's nursery and
greenhou.ses for ^25,300, which is con-
sidered a very reasonable price.

Upon the a.ssembling of congress the
biggest floral piece in the senate chamber
was on the desk of Senator Foraker an<l
had the appearance of a bush of Ameri-
can beauty roses, at least four feet high
and spreading to as great a width. They
were magnificent flowers and probably a
larger floral token was never before car-
rieh into the senate chamber.

W. H. K.

Deckvbkr 16. 1897.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

159

The FLORISTS' Review

G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manaoek.

I'UBLI6HEU EVERY THlRgOAY BY

THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO.

r»3U-535 Caxton Bldq., Cuicaoo.
334 Dearborn St.

Kastern Manager:
A I'.i ^^AKD. 5(i PU'rci- Buildlrifr. Nfw ^Ork.
Iit4 Hudson f^t.

Siilmrrlptl.in. ?l.ini ft year. To ?:;uropt'. J'^ihi, sul>-
PcrlptiiHis Hcrepted from thuBe lu thv tradi' nnly.

rnt; i:i

AiIvcrtlsinK rates: Per Incl., ..

full pane. |'^5.(H). Disruunts: H tlmeH. 5 in-r

n-r cent; "^6 times. 2il per rent; W tinier, -V.)
— cutlve in-

. 10 pc

■ nil' n, i\i jri-i (..rill i iu iiiilv-;>, ill jiti 1 t. Ill . •■- I. ...-■ .

per cent. Diseounts allowed only on eonsecutlve in-
spitlons. Onlv strictiv trade advertising aeeeiiten.
.V'lvertis enienls must feaoli us by Tuesday to aHsufe
Insertion In the issue of the following Thursday.
CcpvKKiHT 18t*7.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

^,;ni ATION WANTKO- A tlHU-uilyhlv <'ap.ible anil
t^ rxpeiieneed man wishes a position In cliariiie of

1 prhate plaee. Address
\\ enue, (_'hieHgo.

P. K<-lley. 5r.4(l Kllsi

^ITI'ATION' \VAN"TKD~By single nmn. sl\ yrars
^^ experience in a conimerciHl greeuliouse; best of
lefereuee. Age 21. Address Robert Helmont, 27 City
Mreet, Iftica. X. V.

VJITIATION WAN'TKI) Ounnieirlal, seiiilrnni-
*^ nieninl iir pri\ateL I.t veHis" e\peiienr-e In the
Idlest prhate and i-t.ninievrial Innisesiif Kngland and
t le Knropean <-ontinent; 4 years In f. S.; niarri.d.
Address .1. Mnefarlane. Madtsim. N. .1.

^^

''ANTKH New ..r see.md-liand glasK. Milsl be
p fur cash. Must he 14 ineheR In width, anv
iiL'tli will do. K. L. CHAIiLKS, 1521 No. Iligh-st..
>]unihtis, Ohio.

CITl'ATiON WANTED— A yoUng man would like
^^ Iiositlon as traveling salesman or would aeeept
I osltlon lu greenhouse; experienced; good references.
Address K. W. Ivalisch.l5(iSDelmarAv.. St. Louis, Mo.

urn ATION WANTi-:!)- ny goi.d all around florist;
'^ li;i\ »■ gr-'wu iiinwhroi.nis for market for last Hyeurs;
tiiiexeeptlnmible reffrenres. Address 11. II. Klslier.wr)
I limnn f*\.. Milwaukee. Wis.

W^'ANTKU Partner, in Ohiciigo. with Jl.tMio cash,
» f to take hill f interest in a well established paying
llurist and grfi-nboiise business; experienced nniii
I'tefeired. .\ildress L. F., care Florists" lievlew.

Cnr .\rH>N WANTKD as gm-dener or gener
t^ niaiuiger, tit take charge id gentleman's estat
iiiidirstjuids his business thorouglily; :iu years' expe-
ricLne; guild references; only those wanting a firs t-
rhiss m:in need apply. Address "Heliahle," cure
Florists' lleview.

S SITUATION WANTED— Well recommended yoULg
^ man. German; good grower of palms, ferns and
iitlier pot plants. Ad. Competent, care Florists" Ilev.

CITl'ATION WAXTED-By single ycmng man as
k^ nssistiint to foreman on commercial place; expe-
rienced; gnud luihits; industrious; govid references.
Address Florist, cure Carrier No. 1. Newark, AVayne
( ounty. New Yoik.

CITFATION WANTED— As working foreman by a
^ thorough, competent, practical man; grower of
roses. ('arLUHlons. mums, vlnlets and geneiJil eiit
Mowers; 2li years' experii-nee: ngi-d :i\>: married; gnnd
references.' Ad. .1. H. D.. iT Grant St.. Cleveland. O. .

VITF ATION WANTED- By practical gardener and
* ' tlorlst (American, single) as teacher of horticul-
ture and elementary botany In a pulilic instHnti<m.
Address Teacher, care The Florists" Review. Chicago.

CITFATlox WANTED- Young lady with cxperi-
^^ enei- desires position in tlorist store. M. O. B..
i-art- Florists' Keview.

WANTED— Young man to take entire charge <if
four rose liouscs 7n feet long, modern; Imard
im place; state wages. W. L. Hucke. Belleville. 111.

CITUATIOX WANTED— By florist; 3U years' expc-
*^ rlence; good propagator and maker-upof designs.
Address Florist, care Carrier No. 2, Ottumwa, Iowa.

CITUATIDN WANTED— A successful rose grower
1^ desires situation us principal grower on large
place iir as foreman (Ui nu-dlum sized one; references
.given. Address Nixon H. Gano, care Florists' Rev.

j^ogers Park ploral C^-

Christmas Price List

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

Subject to Change Without Notice.

Roses. Americjui Ueauties, 1st graile . .
Rose.s, American Beiiuties. Snil grade...
Kosi s, American Beauties, Srd grade. ..
Roses, American Beauties, Uh gr.ule...

Roses, Meteor and Kaiserin $12.01

Roses, Brides and Maids l^.fHl

Roses, Perles 8.00

Roses. Woottons .... 10 00

Carnations, Common 4.00

Carnal ions, Fanes' n.(H1

Violets -■'*<

SmilaX I-'.oi'

Adiantum Perns

Common Ferns, per 1000,12.00

;!.0«

. IflOO.IKI
.. rs.oo
. . 50 00
. , -J-MKI
to!f1.i.l«l
to l.\on

to 10.00

to l-J.oo

Romans

Valley

Harrisii Lilies

.i.ixi
18,00

HOO

:!.nO
i.no

J. 00

6.00

■-'0.00

Flowers

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

Tel. Main 1811.

41 Wabash Avenue,
CHICAGO.

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. I

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is ^
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have bei n
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that i
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

mm

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

11

1!

WE CAN FURNISH

..PEARL TUBEROSE BULBS..

All native Trees. Shrubs and Bag Plants. Also
YOUNG PITCH PINES. HOLLY and WILD
SMILAX for DECORATINCi. Write and tell
lis what you want. No Yellow Fever herel !

JAS. M. LAMB,

FAYETTEVILLE, N. C.

REINBERQ BROS.

WHOUESHUE

GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Wti can till all orders un short notu-t- wiUrali leading
varieties of Roses and Carnations. We are head
■ luaiters for fine AMEKR'AN BEAfTlES. Give us
a iiial and convince yourself-

SALESROOM 51 WABASH AVE.

CHICAGO.

BOSTON FERN, WM. J. BAKER,

Dwarf, shapely plants, 6-inch pots.
$1.00 each, $12.00 per dozen

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

GERMAN TOWN, PA.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing to advertisers-

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA
Original Headquarters for CAR^AIIO^S.

Always mention the Flokists' Reviiw
whin' writing.to advertisirs.

1 60

The Weekly Florists' Review*

UErEMBER 16, 1897.

»$»»$7f$l($l«$»(^(47(^i^($»f$»f$»(^f$»f$»f?|7($»»$l($^

*^^Wrtte us for Illustrated Catalogue.

Grade

€ut flowers

Properly Packed and
Promptlv forwarded.

CHICHGO.
•.•.•.•.'.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.♦.^.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.%%2t!w

CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST.

To take effect Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Per

Kii

Roses. Ani' rii'iin llt-autit's. ^'S.

Ros s. Meteors. Maids 1

Roses. Brides, Kuisenns,

Roses. Perles

Carnations. Scotls, Tidals.
Daybreak. Portia. Me-
Gowan, Silver Spray 3.00((>

Carnations. Fancy, Butter-
cup, Keller 5.00@i

Violets 2.00@

10(1.
11)111)0

1.1,1X1

6.00
2.50

Valley

Per 1

* 4.(H)ffi'*
. a.onis
as ^^^»<<^l

. •MIXKa
'. ISOOfi)

. Mm

. lO.OOfi'

. M.om

12.00. lOI

00.

(i.no

4 (10

Piiperwhitenarciss

4 410

:i.=. 00

l.,=)0

Harrisii

ii.OO
1.00

Smilax

Asparagus .
Wood ferns.

pr

ibob'

liS.OIl

r.5.00

3 25c

Full Line of Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies.

1

1 Greens' 5 {
I For Xmas !

Get your orders in early.

I

I

$$$$:hM$$$$m»mmM

We are....

the largest trrowers of Smilax in I

the West, having tlve houses de- |

voted to it.'^^We also grow in j
large quantities:

A. G. Prince & Co.

CIT FLOWERS ^m
FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

Buy your flowers direct from the party that grows them, as all up-to-
date florists do. We are agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co., who have three
large plants, and who grow nearly all the stock we handle.

I

L,

American Beauties,

Brides, Bridesmaids,

Meteors, Perles,

Sunsets,

Fancy Carnations

and Harrisii.

TELEPHONE MAIN 3208.

I

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,
...Chicago...

Decembek 16, 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

161

^mCWcAGO.

Our Specialties for Christmas

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

From the finest cold storage pips. They are an extra
choice lot of flowers, large bells with [plenty of
deep green foliage. Note the price, j4.oojper loo.

HARRISII LILIES.

Well grown, very large flowers, good long stalks.
They are the best in the market. Price, $15.00 per
100, )f2,50 per doz.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

Good strong strings. Price, 50 cents per string.

SMILAX.

Heavy long strings. Price, lr.50 per dozen.

ADIANTUM FERNS.

Long and well growr^. Price 75 cents per 100.

ROMANS.

I'er 100, #4.00 to I5.00.

PAPER WHITES.

Per 100, I4.00 to #5.00.

TULIPS PROSERPINE.

Per 100, |8.oo.

Greenhouses and Residence:

HINSDALE, ILLINOIS.

Iiong' Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store : 88 Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO. ILLINOIS.

Iion? Distance 'Fhone Uain 223.

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E. C. AMLING

Wholesale
Cut Flowers

GrOWSrS win serve their own interests by correspondinj; witli

nie l.'efnre sendinj^ elsewhere Consignments solicited Nui

interested in nny grecnlionses... .Square dealings and pronijit
returns guaranteed. ....Senil for my Weekly Quotations, issued
every Saturday — free on applieation.

TfLEPHONt MAIN 4337

88 Wabash Avenue
Chicago

) m

Removal

.||J|.5i4IJ|i|i4ia«l'5

NrxL Mnmliiy, (lH-c<iii!irr -.Ml
1 shall rcnioVL- Lu

51

Wabash

Avenue

where 1 shall have doubk' ray present
space and where I will be in better shape
than ever to handle your orders.

Send

Them In.

WM^cMWMWcMWi^i^MWcMW;.MWL^^

PALMSB

SPECIAL OFFER

For Next 30 Days.

ABECA iUTESCENS—B-inuli pots at SOc, rflc
and *l.i)0, H-inch iiols at SI .W) and KM>: 10-
inch pots at $5.00, .16.00 and S7.00.

LATANIA BORBONICA-li'inch pots at 50c-.
All .\l slock- I'lU-i' list of general stock on
application.

Ghas. D. Ball,

rtolmesburg, Philadelplila, Pa,

Always mention the

flaOrists' review

when writing to advertisers.

AR^ARD'S STANDARD BRANDS OF

Xmas Decorations.

K you want some FANCY HOLLY, Choice Evergreen
Wreathing, Select Mistletoe, Bushy Christmas Trees, etc ,
etc., and want them promptly, wire to^^^^^^^J^^tM'

W.W.Barnard & Co., ise e. Kinzie St., Chicago.

E. CHILL 6 Co n

Sample

RICHMOND, IIND.
Wholsale Growers of Plants.

All till- l"-si novi-ltios in
CHRYSANTHEMUMS,

CARNATIONS, ROSES,
GERANIUMS, BEGONIAS, ETC.

.Send for list.

Mention The Review when vvritinf adver-
tisers.

Collection

We are gro-wers of 2,000,000 plants
per year, and wish every florist to see
our stock, so \ve make up this $1.00
sample of new and standard plants
worth $5.00 to any florist, as an adver-
tisement so you can order by the 100,
1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 lots.

MORRIS FLORAL CO.

MORRIS, ILLINOIS.

Always mention tlie Florists' Keview
wben writing to advertisers.

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163

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Xmas Price List

EFFECT DEC. 22, 97.

PER HUNORCO

Auii.n-k-;ui Bcaulius. lung.. .?•"). tMJ - lUU.IKJ
•' 24-iii. long .50.01)

'■ 1.5-iii. long *».(m

■■ 10-in. long 2(1.1111

y\:\\>\-. Hriili-s. Meteors ll'.OO— 1.5.00

rcrlc- (i.OO— 10.00

<:iiiuili<>ii>, liiii^r V!..50— 3.00

■■ fancy 4.0(1

N'ulley, homegrown, long .stems 4, (Hi

Koman.s. Nareis.siis 3.00— 4. (Ml

('alla.s, Harrisiis 1.5.00— l'O.iii)

.\(liantum, JStevia T.5— 1..50

Mignonetti-. Heliotrope 2. 00— 8.00

Violets 1.00— 2.0(1

fSmila.Y. line 10.00— 12.00

Common Ferns, per 1000... 2.00

^ ^ SJ? ^ PJ? ^ ^ ?t^ ^ STS ^ S<^ ?H?S

^ij3 ^i^ ^a3 ^a3 ^^ Stf a3^

OlIR SPECIALTY:

Roses AND
Carnations

mimmiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iimimiimiiimi4'iiiimii^}d.

126

Dearborn Street
Chicago

WHOlESALt.

CIT
FLOWERS

Florists' supplie.s furnished at lowest prices.
Remember our \'alley — none better — home
grown.

Give us your orders and
Save timet delay and money.

We aim to plea.se.

Write for special quotations on large orders

'mmmmmmmmmfm\

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The Weekly Florists* Review,

Dbckmbek Ki. l.S!)7.

HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

I]i K.ITi-i'l until Siii.i'ir. ■(!.■, 1 liv

Si„>,-I,il llMll,ln\ I'ric.s

Subject to Change Without Notice.

We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

S3. 00-43. 110

55.00^
2.00— 3 00
1.3o— 1.50
ti.OO—
6.00—
«.00-
HOO—
4.00-
&.U0—

l>ollv, Bouquet Green, iUreatbing.

76=78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

CABNATIOITS.

Ordinary per 100 i

Select ■' -'

K.incy ■• I

BOSES.

Beauties, long, sc;irce per doz.,

Beauiies, medium, scarce. .. '■

Beauiies, short, scarce *"

Brides per 100.

Kaist rin

Maids

Ml teiir

I'.rlcs

Our Selection

eBEENS.

.\spara^'us per string,

Perns, Adiantuni. s.lect . .per 100,

l'..mnion Pancy, 1,000, ifl.M, per 100,
Smilax, common, fancy — per doz.,

1 \y Leu\ es per 100,

Galax, green and bronze

Wild smilax. Parlor Brand case.

Wild Smilax, Medium "

Wild Smilax. Lai-.e "

Extr.i line lot iif Wild Smihix no
MlSCEI.I.AirilO'D'S.
Poinsettias: We will ijavea tine lot forChrist-

rn IS suiijily linilted -all orders will be tilled

in nitatinn. We quote priie now at ^A.OO per

dozen.

Marguerites per 100, ,75— 1.00

Mignonette " 3.00— 8.00

Callas per doz., 1..50—

Harrisii " 2.ro-

Paper white Narcissus per 100, 3.0O- 4.00

Steviit ■' 1.25—

Swainsona •■ 3 OO— 4.00

Valley •• 5.00—

Violets ■• 1.50—3.00

Above prices are for good stock. Extra Se-
lected and inferior quality will be charged ac-
cording to its value.
Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade.

« .

1.2.5— 1.:
, .T5-
.15-

3.7.5—

.5.,50—

H.OO—
on hand.

HUNT'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE
CHICAGO MARKET.

r Steady cloudy weather with frequent rains
and light flurries of snow have been continuous
and all indications point to a continuance of
these conditions for yet a while.

Stock of all sorts scarce and growing scarcer
daily— seemingly getting ready for a famine
later on. Growers are running houses as cool
as possible and not overdo it— even with their
evident designs on a reserve supply for Holiday
Trade it is doubtful if they can hold much back
as wholesalers are raiding all places within
reach daily to till rush and heavy orders.

Violets goodin colorand stem but exceedingly
.shy in bloom. Carnations fair to good, but few
really high grade coming in. Stems getting
shorter and weaker.

Roses while lighter in cut are really improv-
ing in color and foliage. Maids particularly
showing best rate of improvement. La France,
Testout, .Siebrecht and Carnot continue to be
•• off ■' in both cut and quality.

Harrisii were never so good at this season as
at present. Valley also is high grade with
nearly everyone.

Bulbous stuff is fine and quite plentiful and is
going readily at paying prices— forcers probably
will realize more for their cut than for last two
seasons— in spile of added cost due to duty.

The shortage of fine white stock is now well
tilled with first-class stevia which is plentiful.

Extra fine poinsettias have made their ap-
pearance. Few will be seen however until
Christmiis as better prices will be realized then.

"Mums" save for a few holdovers have dis-
appeared. Quite a number of growers have
some that will be cut soon now that should be
fairly good.

Cut flower stock of all sorts will be .scarcer
this Christmas than for several seasons.

Gladioli, is the title of an interesting
pamphlet, issued by Mr. Frank Banning,
Kinsman, O. While in it bulbs are of-
fered for sale, it is more than a price list,
giving a useful review of proper methods
of growing, and of producing new bulbs.
It can be had free on application, meii-
tioningthe Florists' Review.

...AZALEA INDICA...

\VE huvf a large assortment of all the leudintr varitties which we make this special offer for cash
'" 10 to 12-in. crowns, full of buds, $3.50 per doz. Ki to 15-iu. crowns, oO cts each; $5.nU per doz.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets. UTICA, NEW YORK.

ALM

&,ee^

Hand.

IIIO. 1000 30(KI.

I Cocos WeddellauB $1,25 {10, 00 S27.50

Miisn Ensete i.j.i lo.no 27..i0

J. L. SCHILLER,
AC* E.J4lh Street. New York,N. Y.

For Sale by
Seed Stores.

Florists

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, Ky.

If you buy flowers and supplies
of Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, you
will get what you want and at the
right prices.

Lager &Hurrell

^^^ ORCHID
g^ GROWERS AND
IMPORTERS

SIMMIT, N. J.

Correspondence Solicited jtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

IIIKKCT HKlElVERS OK

CAPE FLOWERS

WRITE LS for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST.. NEW YORK.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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first-class condition.

HOLLY

-Best Delaware, $5.00 per Case.

BOUQUET GREEN

-$3.50 per 100 lbs.

WILD 5MILAX

— in following sized Cases :
No. 1 S.T square feet $1 50

No. 2 1200
No. 3 300
No. 4 400
No. S 500
No. 6 600

2 SO

3 7.T
5 50

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NEEDLE PINES

— 36-incIi, $2.75 per dozen.

BOUQUET GREEN
WREATHING

—$3.00 per 100 yards.

5ABAL PALH LEAVES

$3.00 to $5.00 per J 00.

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LOUISVILLE.

The regular iiioiitlily meeting of llie
Kentucky Society of I'lorists was held at
Mr. Will. Walker's store on JefFerson
street, it lieiiig the last meeting of the
year. The election of officers for 189S re-
sulted as follows: Henry Lichtefeld,
president; Fred. Haupt, vice president;
C. H. Kunzman, recording secretary;
Joseph Coenen, financial secretary; Her-
man Kleinstarink, treasurer; E. G. Reim-
crs, trustee for tliree years. Mr. Van
I'elt was elected an honorary member.

This has Iieen a very successful year for
tile Kentucky Society of I'lorists, for both
our spring and fall shows were a financial
.success. The first meeting of 1898 will be
held at the establishment of Jos. Coenen,
and we are .going to start in with a grand
installation of oflicers and supper for both
the flori ts and their wives. Kv.

DOVER, DEL.

J. C. Baker has lately started in the
florist business and has built three houses
20x80, with an office in front. The houses
are well .stocked, and being on the main
street by the P. R. R. station, all looks
promising for a successful business.

Ernk.st Ashi.ky.

THE TREE'S REPLY.

(LYNNETTE I,OI^)

"Oh. trim little orange tree,

The nursling of tropic lands."
She sighed in her ecstasy
While wringing her jeweled hands.

"Oh, isn't there bloom and bloom.
Your bonny boughs may un?>healh.

One day to dispel my gloom
And weave me a bridal wreath?"

"No. no." lisped the leaves of green,
"For alas and alack, ah me.

1 am, little blue-eyed queen.
But a Htty-cent rubber tree."

K. K. MuNKiTrKU

ROSES, CAR^ATIO^S, AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABlf. FLOWERS IN STOLK

WM.

F. KASTINQcrrsd

iw^ Florist. . )

i 495 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y. j
vAlso Dealer in Florists* Supplies and Wire Designs)

CHRYSANTHEMUM

STOCK PLANTS.

y white. *'i.n() per do/,.; less tl
ii. H11V itirrrt friHii the intn

FISCHER & EKAS,

lit'st early white. i?2.n() perdoz.: les.s thsin dozen
2nc eacii. Hny ilircct fmni the intrndvicers.

CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE

EXTRA STRONG FIELDGROWN PLANTS FOR EASTER FORCING.

We offer an extra fine lot of sliong tieldgrown plants of the Crimson Rambler Rose
fc)r Kaster forcing.

We d^'sire to call the attention of the trade to the great value of this rose as a pol
plant for Easter sales. It is one of the showiest and most beautiful of all hardy plants, but
also makes one of the most beautiful pot plants for florists' sales, and is particularly adapt-
ed for forcing for Easter, having proved one of the most valuable novelties grown for this
purpose. A Boston grower realized ten dollars each for every plant he had.

We can supply an extra tine lot of extra tine plants for potting and growing on for this
purpose— plants four to Ave feet high, three to four strong canes each— stock in the very
bi St. possible shape. These long canes will flower from every joint, and by proper training
and winding the plants can be made of immense size, covered with a perfect mass of bloom.
We know of no choicer plant for the Easter trade, and florists who do not supply them-
selves with a lot of this stock for this purpose i-vill regret it.

Strong tieldgrown plants, three to four canes each, four to five feet long, $3.00 per
doz ; ^-iOJHl per hundred.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

We also otter an unusually fine stock of the very choicest and most desirable varieties
of Hybrid Perpetual Roses for growing for pot plants for florists" use for Easter and
spring salts or fnr uutdmir blooming. Our stock is unusually strong, and cannot fail to
please. We can >.upplv tlu- foHowing extra clmiee soi ts. v\y.:

Mr». John Laing, DIrtch Brunner*

Mme. Gabrielle Lui/et, Anna de Oiesbarh,

Baroness de Rothschild, Clio,

Prince Camille de Rohan. Alfred (olomb.

Paul Nevron,
Marqaret Dickson,
Baron de Bonstetten,
Etc.. etc.

GenM .jacqueminot,
Magna Charta,
Marshall P. Wilder,

Strong fieldgfown pl;ini^

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F. R. PIERSON CO.

d(i/ . ^l-.'.on per liniidr<Ml.

Tarrytown-on-Hudson»
NFW YORK.

Send for our Special Price List of Palms and other Decorative Plants.

'N-'-S.^O

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We have not moved leiz-H-ve-uVi^street.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

1612-14-16 LUDLOW STREET, - - - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

BETWEEN MARKET AND CHESTNUT STREETS.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Itc, For the Garden and Greenhouse. I-iet; iiilvertisement this i):i,i)er Dec. i. paKf n'l

TOLL GATE. BELAIR AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MO.

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C0TT3R0S.CO

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

ROOVS 22 AND 23.

For Xmas Trade

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A necessity for the Holidays,

We Sell

Fresh
Violets

And are headquarters for the best
grown for this market.

Carnations a specialty

We control more Carnations than any other hou.se in the
country and can fill orders large or small.

Lily of the Valley

Western agents for K G. Asmus' high grade stock — best and
most uniform grown. And ALL OTHER FLOWERS at
lowest market rates.

Kennicott Bros.
Company===

Are, and have been, the leading wholesale florists in Chicago for
more than 15 years. If a general order can lie filled in this
market W^E CAN DO IT."

Wire Work, Sheaves, Sago, Palm Leaves,
Doves, and all desirable
Florists^ Supplies,..

WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST.

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In effect December 2 1st, 1897.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

American Beauties, perdoz., $2, $3, $5, $8, $10
Brides per 100, $10.00 — $15.00

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Bridesmaid

Kaiserin

Perles

Meteors

W'oottons

Carnation, long. ...
" fancy. . .

\'iolets, " . . . .

Valley, " ....

Romans, Narcissus .

Harrisii

Adiantum

Smilax

' 10.00 — 15.00

10.00 — 15.00

S.oo — 10.00

" 10.00 — 15.00

" 10.00 — 12.00

" 2.00 — 3.00

3.00— 5.00

" 2.00 — 2 50

" 5- 00 — 6.00

" 4.00 — 5.00

" 15.00 — 25.00

.75— 1. 00

" 10,00 — 12.50

Ferns, com. . . .per 1000, $1.50, per 100, 20c

Asparagus per 100 .50 — .75

Poinsettias " 20.00 — 25.00

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HOLLY AND GREEN

DELAWARE HOLLY, per case, . . $ 4.50
SOUTHERN HOLLY, per case, . . 3.50
BOUQUET GREEN, per too lbs., . 4.00'
GREEN WREATHING, per 1000 yds., 30.00
MISTLETOE, per lb., 20c. Bbl., 25 lbs., 4.00

Our Postal Card Price List may not reach every buyer. We there-
fore use this means to reach everybody in the trade.

Send Us
Your
Xmas
Order.

W. L LYNCH,

-.< Wholesale Floristv*
19-21 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL.

1 The RIGHT kind of
j Stock, packed in the
I RIGHT way, deliv-

tered at the RIGHT
time, and at the
f RIGHT prices..^ .J* .."«

Write me for Xmas Prices on

Roses in all varieties, Carnations of the finest quality, Lily of the
Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Harrisii Lilies, "Up the Hudson"
Violets, and all Winter Stock, selected and in any quantity=^=^=^..«*

JOHN YOUNG, Wholesale Florist

iiOiiif Uistaiii-e Telephone ((4(>— ;jst(i St.

51 W- 28th St., NEW YORK.

ALBERT J. BAlf R, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYGUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists
1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consigrnmeuts Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES -Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

C. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies ahvays on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

GEO. A. KLHL...

PEKIN,
ILLS.

(Irows ID, (KID Kose Plants
tXtX UrnKsSi.iioii Carnation " ,X ,X
*^"^^ Crows 4,(Klll Smilax ^^» ^^»

FOR CUT FLOWER TRADE..

«?£»3?S?if,*WRITE HlM»»i?i?S?iS8

Peter MacDonald James mcManus

MacDONALO & McMANUS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

'PHONE 2778 3eTH ST.

50 West 30tli St. NEW YORK.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAN
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Between Hroadway and Sixth Avenue.

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ESTABLISHED 1879.

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Prime American Beauties, Cattleyas, Roses,
Camations, Violets, Mignonette, Roman Hyacinths,
Paper White Narcissus, Fems, Asparagus^

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days from date, will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year but also a

certificate entitling- him to the earnings on one-tenth of a share of stock in the company
formed to publish the paper. The shares will be of a par value of $10.00 each.

Why do we make such an unparalleled offer? It is very simple.

You will have an interest in the success of the paper.

You will see that you can buy everything that you want to just as good advantage from
advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW as elsewhere and at the same time benefit yourself by
increasing the earning power of your certificate.

This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy advertising patronar^e,
and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earn good dividends.

And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning
the paper) the larger your dividends will be.

You will get a better paper than has yet been published in this field, and a share of its
earnings. Please let us hear from you by early mail.

FLORISTS' PLBLISHING COMPANY,

530-535 Caxton Building,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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FIRE INSURANCE.

The meeting of the members of the
Florists" Fire Association was fixed for
Decemlier 6. No election was had and
the meeting adjourned one week. The
jirincipal reason for the postponement
was that a number of the persons whom
we were instructed to vote for as directors
bad not filed their applications for insur-
ance The a] plication^ were not sent
out until late and are coming in rapidly,
but it takes time to round u]i matters.

As soon as sufticient applications are
in, ]iolicieswin be issued A misunder-
standing has arisen over the requirement
that heating pipes shall be properly insu-
lated. The present connnittee are of the
opinion that steam pipes in contact with
wood near the boiler when it is very dry
are dangerous, but that in the green-
hciuses or away from the boiler, under or-
dinary circumstances are not clangerous.

The rate fixed is thought b\' some to be
too high. It is believed by the commit-
tee that it is higher than future assess-
ments should be or will be, but it is safer
to .start too high than too low, and all will
benefit h\ it in the future if too high.
\V. J. Vf.sk, V.

EACH WON AND YET LOST.

'riicy bulli liad slorfS in the same street.
-And nut inf requenll.v the,\ "d meet.
But as they passed they never speiUe.
.\nu each one wished the other brokf.

The wish is father to the act ihey say.
And one day there was Cain to pay.
For In one window glared a sign.
"Ten fent.* a dozen for roses tine.""

it didn't take the olhtr long
'I'o sin^ the next verse of the song.
A nickel a doz. was the price he .••ei.
Announced in letters blacli as jet.

And so it went from day to day
'Till roses were cheaper than I dare to say.
And the earnings of years had gone up in smoke,
iUjt each got his wish— the other was broke.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

Send in your photographs, writing
your name an<l address on the back, but
please do not send any that must be re-
turned. We have to cut them to arrange
in the groups, and cannot u.se photos that
mu.st be returned uninjured.

Carnations

Kootecl cuttings of both staadanl
varieties and novelties at popular
prices _^_i^k,

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

■■■,»■>*■.:.

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

50.000 SMILAX

GLRANILMS

l'> inuil. :>ll I't'iil.s pel Kid;

^l.HOper 1,00(1

(1, Ironi 2-in. pots, $2.25 per IW);
■I l.l» 0 Send ltd' sainplfs..,
(tt-.)! with theuidf!-.
FRED. BOERNER. Cape May City. N. J.

Mayor Pingree Carnation.

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AN UNDOUBTED

SUCCESS.

Our next
Introduction...

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OTHER GOOD SEEDLINGS.

Will make its debut at the J

meeting of the American |

Carnation Society in Chicago (

next Fcbruary.^<.r"*.,<.,< j

Look for it. And there |

j are some others in S!ght■.'*^'■ 1

JOHN BREITHEYER & SONS,

Gratiot and Miami Ave.s.

DETROIT, niCH.

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Carnations ^

.'t.t READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

ALBERT m. HERR,

j LANCASTER, PA. j

CARNATIONC
X.w ;iihI Standard ,s.,rts ^^

NEW ROSE

1 THE NEW WHITE

Ml:S. Ui'llKIM i; AltKKI

II \ UIML) TKA

Please mention llie Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Ulfh. soft pliik. Il<'sl iiitrndiulioii ..I r.crin. ycnrs.

Orders liouki-.l nuw. Drlivi-ry Mjirrh Ifi. IS'lS.

(orri'spMiidi'uri' Sollrili-d,

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Maryland.

NICHOLSON'S
£ DICTIONARY

^ GARDENING.

The SUuiihuil Work of Iteferenee tor
Florists unci tiiirdeners. In set of foiu-
volumes. Price. $20.00.

Florists" Publishing Company,

530-535 CAXTON BUILDING.
CHICAGO.

CARNATION...

"RVRLaINA"

has had many visitors who were delighted with
her presence, and were so well pleased at her
rlieerful disposition and behavior that a second
audience was requested.

She takes this opportunity of extending a
most hearty invitation tu all intere.sted in her
species to call upon her while in her city, and
will be pleased to return the call at an'early
date, whenever an invitation is extended.

INTRODUCTION,

Is a pure white, of large size, good form and
substiince. An extraordinary strong Calyx, is
fragrant, and borne on long stiff stems that al-
ways c:Liry the bloom erect. It is a free, early,
and continuous bloomer, is of good habit; a
strong, free and healthy grower: last year quite
a few plants produced from 30 to 50 flowers by
the first of January. She won the Ward cup
for best Commercial White at the Cincinnati
meeting of the American Carnation Society;
also a certificate of merit at the Indianapolis
and St. Louis Chrysanthemum shows.

Have already booked orders for over 7,000 for
Cincinnati alone, which proves the popularity
of this sterling variety. You will make no mis-
take in giv ng it a trial. Orders filled strictly
in rotation. Price: Strong well rooted cut-
tings, $10.00 per 100; $45.(X) per dOO; $80.00 per
1,000, Cjisli, or satisfactory reference, please.

R. WiTTERSTAETTER,

Seoamsville. Ohio.

NEW

CARNATION,

"Empress

The largest bright-rich Crimson yet
introduced. Pri.-e. $10 00 per 100.

WM. 5WAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Fenn.

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f ir$t=0a$$ flowers^

49 West 28th Street
New York.....

IN ANY VARIETY AND QUALITY FOR THE

Price List on Application.

^Cbristtnas liolidays

PROMPT ATTENTION TO ALL SHIPPING ORDERS.

Verbena King

The Largest Vc-rbena
Grower in the World.

One Million

to offer the following
season iu 55 of the latest
and best m a m in o t h
named vars. in cultiva-
tion, free from rust or
mildew. Satisfaction
and safe arrival guaran-
teed in every way to all
parts of U. S. and Cana-
da, at We per 100; $5.50
per lOCh); 5U00 for ?25;

Iii.Dim fur S45: -i'^mt) fur $1110. Express prepaid.
Routed Petunia Cuttiiiifs. double Dreer's and

Tlenih-rson's latest strain. tiiiiv>t ini earth, at $1.25 per

1I.HI; $10.00 per 1000. Exprr.-,^ Iir.-paid.
Heliotropes, rooted cuttings, lu named varieties,

Sl.OO per UK); *8.00 per 1000. Express prepaid.

TESTIMONIALS.

C. HUMFICLD. Clay Center, Kan.

Dear Sir: — The Verbenas came in splendid condition
alter being 13 days on the road. Yours truly,

WM. SWAYNE. Kennett Square, Pa.
C HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

Dear Sir:~Tbe rooted cuttinirs of Verbenas I sent
lor eume to band all ri^bt, and 1 am delighted with
theiu, they are so nicely rooted. I shall patronize
y<m in the future when I want nice verbenas. Many
■thanks forextras. Uespectfully.

MRS. EMMA KIRK, Shelby ville, Ind.

CASH
1*LE.\SE.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

FIFTEENTH year of Suc-
cessful Business won
by Fair Dealing. Thin-
nest 1uiiiIm-i u-(.-.i ill Express
pai-k;it;e-, iii'iirinff 1 o w
cbartrc-^. HEADQUARTERS
for Palms, and all choice
useful and decorative
stock. Tropical Fruits, Eco-
nomic plants, etc. Send for
Catalogue ;infl Trade list.

REASONER BROS.

ONECO. FLA.

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Li)y of the Vallev, Berlin per case 2,300,

*10.00 per 1,000.
Lily of the Valley, Hamburg- .per case 2,500, $21.00

ifli.oii per 1,000.
Lily of the Valley, 2nd Grade ..per case 3,000. $20.00

♦T(io per l.oCiO.
Narcissus. Chinese Sacred.-per case 300 bulbs. $10.00

*1 i«i per 100.
Narcissus. Double Von Sion, selected bulbs, $10.00

per 1.000. $1.50 per 100.

Will close out surplus of Dutch Bulbs below cost. Send

for list.

I U nd*O^G rSU I nS ^^^^ have at preseul a surplus uusokl. We can make
■ **"-'^^» v^i^x.' a-^vAAH^A^ special figures on large quantities to dealers who have
been deliverLd short on their contracts owing to drouth in the South

CLICAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501-503 West 13th Street,

New York City.

BEGONIAS

At Half Price to Close Out. All Extra Fine Plants.

Thurstouii, S'i inch doz., 40c,: .$3.00 per 100

Thurstonii, 2'i-iiich doz., 30c.; $2..t0 per 100

.\. Guttata, 3'. -inch doz., 40c. ; $3.00 per 100

Feasti. and four t)ther kinds. 40c per dozen;
$3.00 per HHI.

A. J. BALDWIN, - Newark, Ohio.

Always mention the

Florists' Review

when writing advertisers.

FOR SALE

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
IN THE

American Florist Co.

ADDRESS:

a. La. grant,

B30 Gaxtori
Bulldino.

CHICAGO.

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TORONTO.

The regular nioiithly meeting i)f the
Horticultural Society was fairly well at-
tencleil on Tuesday last. The paper,
"Seasonable House Decoration," reacl by
Mr. McP. Ross, was very interesting and
instructive and evoked a good deal of
discus.sion, but I notice that in many in-
stances the amateurs seem afraid to talk
and ask que.stions before so many garden-
ers and florists — afraid they shoidd "put
their foot in it," I suppose. This is a
pity, because the gardeners and florists
would only be too .glad to hear them and
an.swer them. Besides this questioning
and answering helps to keep one's men-
tal faculties bright and revives memories
of things forgotten. It is good for both
parties be the question ever so simple.

The advisability of gixing plants to the
public school children, to be grown by
them for competition at the annual show,
was also discussed at length, and it was the
general opinion that something might be
done in this line to the advantage of the
show and to horticulture generalh-. A
scheme will probably be drawn up by the
society and the G. and F. .Association
jointly early next year, meanwhile the
school authorities will beinterv-iewedand
other points picked up. With good man-
agement this would certainlv be an effi-
cient way of adverlising the show all over
the city and would make a ten-cent Sat-
urday in all likelihood beat the record,
besides doing a great deal of good in
other ways.

Prospects for a very large trade during
the Xmas holidays are exceedingly good.
The season so far has been altogether
better than we have experienced for a
long time. May it keep on improving.

Mr. C. Tid\- did some elaborate deco-
rating for the Toronto Club ball last night,
at which all the elite were present. The
round of gaiety owing to the vice-regal
pre.sence in the city still continues. E.

A Misplaced Simile.

I to the florist one day went
And ordered quite a lot of roses

And to my love I had them sent
With verses like a swain composes.

Her cheek was to the rose compared

(I'm quite a clever fellow)
But none of this the florist knew—

The rose he sent was yellow.

The Cornell Widow.

Ficus Eiastica

$25.00 FOR 100 FEET.

Young Plants, top cuttings, in 3-iiu'h
pots, three to six leaves, S15.00 per
100.

ALSO....

Canestakes

Ten to twelve feet, at $3.00 per 1,0011:
$25.00 per 10,1100.

CASH WITH ORDER...

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

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I Mrs. S. A. Northway j

I I

■ We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia, Silver Spray. *

J Tidal Wave, Daybreak. Rose" Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as great 5

I a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free I

i from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calyx und exira strong and 1

T long stem. Color a beautiful soft shell pink becoming almost white when fully open. r

I Orders booked now and filled in relation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'v I

I 1st. Price. ;fl0.00 per IW: $75.00 per 1000. " I

If £^g*£*ntt»mci ^^*' Hruant. Md. Jaulea. Fleure Poitevine, J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier. I

\7d aillUIII9« 2'4-in. pot plants, i?n.OU per 100. Rooted cuttings, m.HO per 100: *-^i.00 |

' \ivY lOUi). ttur superb slock of all the tinest sorts. 2>i-in. pot plants, named, S'io.OO; unnamed, j

T^-JU.Oo per ItKK). Rooted cuttings. *I3.oO per 1000. T

riir-hci.»c -^ grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early 1
I UL.II9ia9« i.loora<Ts. -n.OOper U'd, T

^ All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order. j

I Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it. I

I W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio. |

Lh.^— H«— W— W'^— ♦M'^— W'^~»»«-^W—— W-^— W III «».— tw_i»w^»^J

THE NEW PRIMROSE YELLOW

Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania

The finest Chrysanthemum for cut blooms
or exhibition ever introduced.

Each SOc Per Hundred $ 35. Oa

Per Dozen $5.0O Per Thousand 250.0O

Fifty at one hundred, and ii\f huudrtd at mic thousand rates.

Hugh Graham,

104 So. Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Originator and Introducer.

....A RUST-PROOF CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF. It
is as prolific as Wm. Scott, of good size and form,
and its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We have

_ _ tested it four years. Our stock also includes all the

f/^tif^fff^ff^ftnittfinitaiiitiifntitft^^^ novelties of '97 and '98. Send for prices.

FIREFLY !

Ceo. Hancock 6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

SMILAX

A. J. BALDWIN

FINE STRINGS

12i CENTS.

Newark. 0.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
j City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

RTILIZE

Made from VIKGIN NIGHT SOIL by steiim
process— NOT Adulterated. Complete fertil-
izer. Soluble, quick in action. Combines all
the Elements for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant
to handle. Try Sample Bag. 1<)0 lbs., $I.SO.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO., Inc.

1822 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

Decejiber K). 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

J 73

New Carnations.

White Clond. An excellent commercial white, strong, vigorous habit,
largo tragranr flower, long, strong stem, early and constant bloomer.
A. C. S. certificate.

Gold Nug-g-et. Conceded the best yellow ever grown, color clear and
(Iff'p, only slightly mai'kcd with red. Laige flower, strong stems and
vigorous habit. Early and continuous bloomer. Missed A. C. S. cer-
tificate by one point tor lack of fragrance.

New York (Ward). Bright cerise pink, strong vigorous habit, constant
t>l(iomer. (^'ertiticate.

Mrs. James Dean (Ward). Clear silvery pink, strong vigorous habit
large flourr, constant bloomer. Certificate.

John Young' (Ward). White deeply fringed fragrant flowers, strons
grower, free bloomer. A first class commercial variety.

Eon Ton (Ward). Bright warm scarlet, strong habit resembling Portia,
large flower, stiff stem.

I'rices for above varieties: ^2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per lOOO.

New Chrysanthemums.

Mrs. C. H, Peirce. A soft deep yellow of greatest commercial value.
Large flower of globular form, with straight petals slightly curved at
tip. Full to center and of greatest substance, good stem'and heavy
foliage. Recommended for certificate by N. C. S.. scoring commercial
scale: Boston ill. Philadelphia UO, Cincinnati 87. Chicago 90.
35c each; n.f^O per doz. : *2.i.UU per 100.

Snow Queen. A commercial white. Large, nicely finished rounded
flower, full to center, good substance, stem and foliage. N. C. S. cer-
tificate. TiOc each: $.'i.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.

Merry Christmas. The best and latest of all whites. A well formed
flower of style of Mutual Friend but of much greater substance, and
full to center. Dec. 20th to Jan. 1st.

25c each: $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100.

We have all the principal 1897 Novelties and other standard varieties at
lowest prices

! SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRICE I.IST. |

I READY JANUARY, 1898. i

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind.

DREER'S RELIABLE
FLOWER SEEDS xSSKv

We keep the Best of Everything. v<^ Get a Catalogue, free.
Here are a few items for immediate sowing:

Alyssum, Little Gem, trade pkt.. 10c. Per oz , 30c.
Cyclamen Per. Giganteum, Jl.OO per 100 seeds. •'fn.OO per 1,000.

Draca?na Australis trade pkt., snc. Per oz.. SI. 50

Dracaena Indivisa '• loc. '• ,40

Dracaena Indivisa Line;ita •* 20c. " .7,t

Lobelia, Crystal Palace Compacta " 40c, " 2,00

Mignonette, Allan's DefiaQce " 250, ■" 1.00

Mignonette, Machet— select *• 15e, " ..tO

Salvia Bontire (Clara Bedman) •• oOc. " 2. .50

Verbena. Dreer's Mammoth " 40c. " 1.75

\'inca. Rosea mi-xed. etc., etc ■' 20c. ■■ .75

HENRY A. DREER, 7i4 chestnut st., Philadelphia.

'""mr^^c

Make the work of ventilatingf
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

FIRST-CLASS STOCK!!

NONE BETTER ON THE MARKET.

Rooted t'littiiiffs uf (kraniuiny, 125 for JlOO; 110.00
per 1.000. Ki.oteil ciittiny:^ --t Carnations. 125 for 81.00;
«10.00 per 1,000 Ki..jtetl .-uttintrs of Forget-Me-Not and
Begonia Arisen tea i iultata.?3.00 per 100. Cyclamen Gi
gantevnn, .'J-in., ?.">.oo per 100. Cut blooms of Carna-
tions, $2 00 per 100. Write for quotations on Young
Roses. Geraniums, Coleus, Alternantheras. and any
bedding stoek vou niav need for spring delivery.
PHt'-ES WILL S1-KPR18K YOI',

CEO. M. EMMANS, Newton N.J.

VERBENA

IMPROVED MAMMOTH.

Nt'W crop Sf^ed of this niagniftccnt strjilti. Hi.Lclily
inipruvcd. of the very largest size uf flowers and
lliiest colors. The finest mixture in cultivation.

Per trade pkt., 25 cts.; 3 pkts.. tiO cts.; 6 pkts., SI.OO.

A pkt. of the new compact dwarf Alyssum added
to iMery order.

JOHX F. RUPP, SIiireman.stown, Pa.

.^Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers and thereby oblige the Publishers.,^

174

The Weekly Florists' Review.

December 1(5. IW)?.

HIGH-GRADE

Gladiolus for Forcing j

In Season Now. ?

Send for Prices. I

Florists' Flower Seeds

and Bulbs our specialties

Florists'

Supplies

HEADOUARTERS FOR.

111^,

HOLLY

i

Suitable for

the Holiddy Trade.

Send for Special Price List.

ifi £ i(i ((i C- Ki Ki C id (£ Ki c' (fc C" 'f' "c (fc '(c ff! C- («? '^ fc 'fc C 'Co

OurCJeneral Wholesale

Seed
Catalogue

will be issued ubout Jan. Isi. 1898.
Send us .vour address and ue will mail
one to ,vou

DELAWARE HOLLY, siiaraiil(»ed t" be solidly
jjacki'il. Inliaoc jiriicfl. dark green and well
iicniiMl, Trice i»M rase, |o.00 : per 2 cases.
*;i oil

BOUQUET OREEN, *(>.oO per 100 lbs.

Stumpp & Walter Co.

SEED GROWERS and
IMPORTERS

.J

50 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

OUR SPECIALTY, CUT

s

^<^.^-i^.^"?\.^^^.^ ".

§ Cattleyas

% Dendrobiums.
ti Oncidiums

% Cypripediums.

g Etc., Etc.

-*«

^D*-*;. . .^

We are Practical Orchid Growers
and Expert Handlers of Cut
Orchid Flowers:.'*^

Phalaenopsis.. s
Vandas ^

Odontoglossoms §

Laelias §

Etc., Etc. §

88

% <•. ..-^'.-..-^ •.'..'■<•. ..<•.■..**

88 g

•c»::«c«c«c»c#c»:»c«c»:»:"»^*c#c«o

A\D FANCY STOCK OF ALL KINDS.

TEL. 2778
38th St.

MacDonald & McManus,

50 W. 30th Street
NEW YORK.

WM. C SMITH EDWARD REID, |S^^^^SJ^U^«iJi^i

WHOLESALE FLORIST, ^

1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

iUboicsale
o.fJ,?^S Tlorist

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

40 South 161h Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONG DISTANCE -PHONE 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to fill out-of-
town (ird«'rs:it short nnij.-e.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL

Kt>H PAKTU'L'L.AKS ADDKKss

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. SADDLE RIVER. N. J.

Consignments of only the best 5tock
solicited.

PLEASE MENTION

The Florists^ Review

When Writing Advertisers.

m
m

SEND IN

YOUR

PHOTOGRAPH

FOR OUR

GENERAL

INTRODUCTION.

m

Decembeu 10, 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

175^

DREER'S SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER.

Our stock of Palms has never before been so c
little seedlint^s up to specimens Ui ft. hii^ti. Our st<i
and best assortment of sizes to be found in any one

KENTIA BELMOBEANA

3 leaves, ti to S m. lii;_'li
4 to 5 •• lU to 12
IS to 18

23 to 24

24 to 30

impleto at this season of the year as now. forty of our largest houses being tilled with stock, from
■k iif Krntias, that best of all Palms, is especially fine. Of these we are carrying the largest stock
■stal)lishment in ttie world.

2V4
3

8
9
10
12
16

•inch pots

■• .T to 6
6
fi
B
" 6 to 7
■' 6 to 7
•■ 6 to 7

•' 6 to 7

■' B to 7

•• 7 to 8

tubs 8 to 9

32 to 36

36
36 to 42

42 to 48
48 to .=)4

54
7 feet

i 2.00 per doz. *I.MKI per 100
3.00 ■■ 2,1.00

6.00 " SO.OO

1.3.5 each
1.7.=) •■
2.00 "

3.00
4.00
.i.OO
7.50
lO.OO
35.00
75.00

BUSHY MADE UP FIiAITTS.

6-inch pots, 24 to 28 inches hish, 4 plants in a pot $ 1.50 each

7 '.' " 30 ■• ■■ 4 3.50 •■

9 " " 36 '• ■■4 ■• ■• •' .5.00 "

9 " " 48 ■■ ■4 WAX) "

KENTIA FOBSTEBIANA.

2'i(-inch pots, 2 to 3 leaves. 6 in. high .1! 1., 50 per doz. $12.00 per 100

9
10
13
12
14
16

tubs
pots
tubs
tubs

3 to 4

4 to 5

6
B
6
6
6
6

12

15 to 18 ■■
30 to 36 ■'

36

42

4S

.52

60
8 feet high

6 ■•
7toH"

2.50
5.00

1.50 each

2 00 ■■

3. .50 ■■

6.00 ■•

7.50 ■•

10.00 ••

2.5.00 '■

3.5.00 •■

35 00 ■•

7.500 ■■

20 00
40.00

BUSHY MADE UP FI.ANTS.

8-inch pots. 3 plants in a pot. 36 to 42 inches high $ 3..50 each

10 •■ ■• 4 5 feet high 10.00 "

13 •• •■ 5 6 •• hieh 2.5.00 "

ABECA LUTESCENS.

2-inch pots. $1.00 per doz,, S6.0U per lai. t.5u.0u per 1000.

' " ■ --.-.-.. 11.35 per doz. 110.00 per

3 '* pots, 2 plants in a pot, 12 to 15 in. high.

5 •• " 20 to 24 ■■

6 " •' very bushy 28 to 30 "

7 " •' " " 32 to 36 "
8 " 36 to 42 "

8 " " ■' " 42 to 48 ■•

9 '' " heavy single plants 4 to 5 feet

6.00

1.00 each

1..50 ••

2..50 '■

3.00 ••

.500 to 6.00 each

100

IiATAiriA BOBBONICA.

2-inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves 60 ets. per doz., •$ 4.00 per 100, $35,00 per 1000

4 to 5

4 to 5

5 to 6
5 to 6

.$1.25 " 10.00 " 80.00

3.00 ■• 25.00

18 to 20 in. high .$5.00 per doz

18 to 24 ■• 9.00

3-inch pots,

3 ■■

4 "

8 "

24

6to7 ■• 26to30 ■'

7 ■• 36 "

COCOS WEDEI.IAITA.

, 8 to 10 inches high $2..50 per doz..

10 to 12 •' ■■ 3.00

15 " '■ .5.00

36 to 42 " " 6.00 each

12.00
15.00
30.00

$20.00 per 100
35.00
40.00

8-inch pots.
9 ■■
9 ■•

30

36

36 to 43

PH(ENIX CANABIENSIS.

inches high, bushy

I.AUBUS NOBII.IS.-BAYS.

Standard Shaped.

9-inch pots. 5 ft. high.
In tubs, 6

BH ■'

7

crowns 15 inches in diameter.
3 ft.
3"/. ft.
3Ai ft.

5 ft,
PYBAMIDAI. SHAPED.

.$1.75 each
. 2. .50 •■
. 4.00 ••

.$ 2..50each
. 10.00 ••
. 12.00 "
. 15.00 "a
. 40.003"

In tubs. 7 ft. high, .32 inches in diameter at base $10.00 each

8 " .36 ■• 12.00 ••

8 " 40 - 1.^.00 •■

TAPEBING OB CONICAI. SHAPED.

9 ft. ^ligh, 36 in. diameter
8 '■ .54 ■■

at base, rounded top 13 in. diameter.
■■ 30 ••

$25.00 each
40.00 ■•■

PYBAMIDAI. SHAPED BOX.

32 to 36 inches high. 15 inches diameter at i>ase

STANDABD SHAPED BOX.
26 to 28 inches high witli crowns 13 inches in diameter .
ABAUCABIA EXCEI.SA.

high, '.

.$2..50each

4-inch pots.

6 to 8 inches
12 to 14 ■■
24 to 30 "

! to 3 tic
3

$1.00 each

. .eocts.each

.$1.23

. 2.00

5-inch pots, 10

7 '■ •• 18 to

ABAUCABIA EXCELSA G-I-AUCA.

inches

;o

i higli, 3 tiei

4 ■■

.$1.25 eac
. 3.50 •

ABAUCABIA BOBUSTA COMPACTA.

It is seldom that we are in a position to otter this beautiful dwar
variety in quantity, the stock we offer is very fine.

S-inch pots, 2 tiers. 8 inches high,
6 ■' -3 ■• 10

.$1.35 each
. 1..50 ••

ADIANTUM FABI.EYEITSE.

3-inch pots, fine plants $ 3.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100

4 5.00 ■■ 40.00

5 '■ ■■ ■' '■ 9.00 ■■ 70.00

6 13.00 '■ 90.00

CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI.

The most graceful and hardiest of all the Tree-Ferns. A variety that
will stand the same treatment as a Palm and a most decorative plant in
every way. We offr-r beautiful specimens, 6-inch pots, -$1.50 each; 7-inch
pots, $2.50 each; 8-inch pots $3. .50 each.

XfRACSHXA BBUAXTTI.

A variety that is but little known, dark green foliage, graceful and as
tough as a Eubber-plant; just the thing for retailing at Xmas.

4-inch pots. 10 inches high 30 cents each $3.00 per doz

5 •• " 18 •■ " 50 •■ '• 5.00

PorafulUine Decorative Plants and General Florists' stock, see our QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LIST of September 1st. If you have no copy
of this or of our SPECIAL DECEMBER LIST of NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS, which have been mailed to every Florist in the country, a postal
card will bring duplicates.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

176

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

Decembeu 10. 1-S97.

of

the
the

TELEGRAPH CODE.

In telegraphing orders to any
wholesale dealers in cut flowers use
following code:

Assume— Do not answer If cannot fill order.

Abrogate— In case you cannot till order, telegraph
nt once.

Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you
can or cannot fill order.

Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do
sn, and reply, etatine what.

Atlniiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned
only.

AniI»ulanoe— Want all of order filled or none, and
prompt answer iiack.

Ailjarent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next
one w 111 do.

Atlable- Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex-
press messenger on train.

Decorate — If cannot send all on train mentioned,
send all you cai,, and send balance on next train.

Admission— This order is a substitute for my
regular order.

Dancing:— If cannot fill order exactly as specified,
you may substitute according to your be^t judg-
ment.

Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular
order.

Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted
for white.

AfFection—FIll if possible, even at extra expense.

Fabricate— Flowers ordered arc to be re-shlpped
to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially
close.

Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord
Ingly.

Devotion— For cltcnp work, and can use second-
class flowerH, If lit rrduc.'d price.

Flatterj'~lf prkf bus a'l\auced since last quota-
lion, do not send goods, but telegraph.

Forgery— This order countermands all previous
orders.

Formation- Add these Items to the order which
you already have, l>ut in case first order is already
8hl[>ped, cancel this addition.

Flamingo— We are in a bad pinch; send us some-
thing to help us out, even if of poor quality.

Flocking- Have sent mall order; If not yet re-
ceived, send following at once, and cancel mail or-
der when recehed.

Foraging This order Includes all items previously
ordi-ri-d and wanted for this date.

Superior- cUin use something especially fine, and
am willing to pay accordingly.

Skip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac-
cept risk of getting "pickled" stock.

Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning
train will do.

THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED

IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN

NECESSARY.

Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock is
scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you.

Lecture— Our store was closed yesterday when
your telegram came. Received it this morning.
Will shlj) by first train to-day, unless counter-
manded at once.

Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will
send oh next train possible to-day.

Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance
scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day.

Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day. If you want or-
der tilled (.same order) tomorrow, wire us at
once.

Favorite — Stock very poor, none better to be liad.
Win ship unless countermanded by o'clock.

Fundament— Stock named In this telegram has
liei^n sent, and balance, unless countermanded by
telegram, will be sent on

KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED.

Keep the dealer from whom you onler
flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock
for which you have the largest sale.
Write hiiu as fully as possible when vou
have time to devote to the matter. Keep
him fully advised as to the needs of your
trade. He will then know nuich better
how to fill your telegraphic orders. He
will know whether to send you the best
in the market at the top price or to send
you a fair grade at a more moderate
price. The dealer is anxious to please
you but often his information is meagre.
Make this information as full as possible
by mail and your telegraphic orders will
be filled more to j'our satisfaction.

'#•

wniiLion

BRIGHTON, MASS.
Cut Strings, S to 10 Feet Long 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country.

PLACE HOLIDAY ORDERS

FOR KELSEY'S BRILLIANT

6reen and Bronze 6alax Ccaves ana Ceucotboe

Finest Leaves and
Packing.

Sprays new

and avoid Ihe coming
rush. Prices :

\Hi

*1.(K<;

TERMS. CASH

Shipments from
BoKtcni or North
Carolina

i; ALAX — liirt.'e or small, cither col..

lotsal rv.
LKT'( OTHtK SPRAYS— per UK). 75e.; per 1,000, $fi.OO.
WlKilcsaU-rs supplied at very special rates.
I am packing Original Assorted Cases for Florists as follows:

Case A. 5.(Hi(t Galax, assorted sizes and colors, for $3.75.

Case 15. S;iine as Case A and 200 Leucothce Spravs ad-
ditional. for$."..(Xi. '

Case C \{),wi\ (lalax. assorted sizes and colors, $7.50.

(;ive explicit shippinj; directions, otherwise I use best judgment. Telegraph
orders save time. Order one or more cases as above; or In very large cases.
Galax by thimsands, color and size; Leucotlne Sprays by hundreds or thousands.
Samples and full information free.

Address all communications to the IXTRODUCKR.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1123 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass.

Jadoo Fibre Grows Prize-Winners

*

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE

New Geranium IMme. Bruant

I am al.>le to nu>v furnish this womlt'il'iil distinet
variety by tht hundreiJ and tliousaiid. No Florist
can be without this variety, being certainly the tin-
est plant novelty of the year. A large well rooted
stock ready now. Shipped to any pait of the Union
by mail or express, prepaid. 75c per doz.; J3.00 per 100;
825.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Order ut once, no
better stock can be had. Address

FRED SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland, 0.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to g:ive it that trial — the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Cree and $brub Seeds

Seedlings. Etc. Magnolia and Calycanthus
seed a specialty. Write for Price List

J. H. H. BOYD,

CACLE Sequatchie Co TENN.

^ HEADQUARTERS for ^

^ American BeautieS J

^ — 4

i BASSEn & WASHBURN, Chicago A

DbX-EMBER 16, 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

177

^h^titWiiiiWi'M^W)iMtWiMiJt'>NMMWMitW\MMiM^

NATHAN SMITH & SON'S

<*?^.'<-^

*s.*s.^^.*??.<*- ARE UNRIVALED

Five of our Twelve Blooms in the International Contest at Chicago, which were
awarded the capital prize, were varieties originating with us.

Our Collections of new varieties for 1S9S -nnll be few in number but great in
quality. Descriptions and prices will be announced later.

Stock Plants we have in large variety and will be pleased to quote prices on re-
ceipt of list wanted.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, I67 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, MICH.

GET ON GERANIUM

TO A ..MJStRS..

r'AAn 3-incli pots. *l.fO per doz.

UUUll Cash with order.

TUIMr' I HENRY EICHHOLZ,

I n lllU ! Waynesboro, Pa.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING'^

-will answer for a K.-friKt-rator tu kf ip flowers
in. Those up to date art- made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Bouquet Green ^'^too'^il".""'"'- *"'"
Sphagnum Moss ^l[|Mr§'\'/sS.^''
Peat ^'■"'^ P^'' '^'''*' quality a no. 1.
Z. K. JEWEn & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

Geraniums....

Grand Bedders, also new and fancy kinds.
Plants. .11.30 per 100, express: il.BO. mail.
Pansies, 50c per 100. mail: seed. 1000. SOc.
Begonias. Coleus, Petunia, Verbena, etc.
A list and further information any time.

DANIEL K. HERR,

Lancaster. Pa.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

1708 N. Halsted St.

Chicago

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS : ORCHIDS : FERNS

JSND STOVE PLSNTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, New York.

New York niHce. t09 Filth Avenue.

l)OVESl

L'

S.J. RUSSELL. 203 Summit Ave.

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

FERNS

By Express at Our Risk.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

< MILVVAIKEE, WIS. )

I THE COTTAGE GARDENS, S

% ^«^^.QUEENS, L. I. ^V»i ^

%' "ts

♦4 specialties in Carnations. Chrysan- i^
•^ ttiemums. Cannas, Geraniums, •^

% Dahlias. SEND FoR OTR PRICE LIST. %

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GET A THERMOSTAT.

IT will relieve you of a sreat responsi-
bility and is sure to let you know
when the temperature goes down.

Price of Thermostat, Battery, Bell and Wire,
Complete, $5.00.

J. W. DHVIS, Dixon, Illinois.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

178

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

Decembeu 16, 1897.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Trade Conditions.

Moderate and mostly very pleasant
weather since Thanks^ving had a bene-
ficial influence on the general trade,
though we cannot boast of very prosper-
ous times for the present season. No
special big event occurred this fall so far;
a few weddings and receptions were well
divided among the different firms, none
being very elaborate or high priced. As
every bod v's chrysanthenunus are now all
used up, other stock has advanced slight-
ly above former prices, and more of it is
used, but the present supply is not ad-
equate to meet the demand. Roses are
only f;iirly good here. Carnations are the
only article which may be called plenti-
ful, but none are wasted. Violets are
.still verv scarce, the month of December
having always been noted here for a defi-
ciency in this respect. Harrisii are in, so
are good Romans and paper whites in
quantity. Valleys are not so good as they
might be, but as not too many are offered,
all go off readily.

That Visit of " W. S."

Mr. W. S., in his report of two weeks
ago, good naturedly called our city,
"flour (not flower) city," and I do not
know but he is perfectly right this time,
for we are in reality very short of posies
of all kinds this winter, and apparently
have no earthly right to assinne such a
boasting appellation, in winter at least;
but pay us a visit in summer, and behold
the out-door display then everywhere,
and especially on the acres in (Greece
where the flower seeds are grown, and
where dahlias, gladiolus and tuberoses,
et cetera, can be cut by the wagon load,
then our friend S. may decide whether we
are entitled to that name at least for a
few months in the year. We were ex-
ceedingly sorry that ilr. S. could not find
time to call on us on the hill, or was he
scared by the torn-up street a little dis-
tance from our place ?

Retailers Keep Busy.

Much hard and steady work is being
done now daily by all the retailers; not
onh- are they busy decorating their stores
and preparing plants for the prospective
holiday trade, but a great number of holly
and lycopodium wreaths have to be made
up for the occasion, and every spare mo-
ment is utilized to increase the stock in
this line. The first shipment of holly is
fairly good, but the warm weather has a
bad effect on its keeping quality, and
trouble is expected. K.

GOLD FISH

...Fine Healthy Stock...

Medium to lar^e size. $10.00 per 100. Cash with
order. No chart^e for shipping cans.

Gold Fish can be shipped by Express thous-
ands of miles with safety and are a profitable
and attractive stock to handle.

Full Iiine of Aquaria Supplies.

Keenan's Seed Store

6II2-6II4 Wentworth A>e., CHICAGO.

ROSES

All on own Roots — Our own Growing

A splendid list of Hybrid Perpetuals, Mosses
and Climbers, field grown, dormant, 2 years.
Also a superb list of Hybrid Perpetuals, Hy-
brid Teas and Everblooming Roses in 4-inch
pots. List of varieties and prices sent on
application.fe-»>i<»!,-«r»i-fe»!-fe»' Established J 852.

Phoenix Nursery Company,

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS.

p. O. BOX 625.

Texas Seed and Floral Co.

Wholesale Florists

Consignments of Choice Roses and Carnations Solicited.

We get Top Prices, Make Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. TRY US.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING AS LONG AS THEY LAST:

Rooted Cutting.s Geraniums in choice named J* Strong P^ield Grown Kverblooming Roses at

varieties at SI. 50 per 100. S *13.f.O per 100.

Hibiscus. 214-inch tine plants at $4.00 per 100. Si FineEoses from S'.-inch pots, in all of the lead-
Leinun Verbenas. 2'/;-inch fine plants at W.tiO % ing varieties, at $.3.. "iO per KHl.

per KX). ?» Stock Plants, Alternanthera, at M.OO per 100.

306 Elm St.,
DALLAS, TEX.

TEXAS SEED and FLORAL GO.

SAMIEL S. PENNOCK,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTfev»^fev»i

.\ tine stotk of BOSES, VALLEY,
CARNATIONS, SMILAX,
Etc.. coming in, of whicii we can
till orders on the shoitest notice.

EXTRA FINE

STOCK OF BEAUTIES.

1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, - PHILADELPHIA, PA. pSone'^Mia"'' °''""''''

Between Chestnut ancl Market Streets. Open until H p. iM.

Cinerarias and Caiceoiarias...

We have a superior strain
of these beautiful plants.

Cinerarias. 2i.,-in. - - - It^.oOperlOO
Cinerarias. 3-in. - - - ~ 3.00 per 100
Calceolarias, ai^-in. - - - 3.00 per 100

WHITTON & SO^S, Wholesale Florists,

City and Green Sis , UTICA, N. Y.

^

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% SEND TO^— >.- SS

I Bassett & Washbirn, I

J; i*.:.CHICAGOt.»i

DecemBek 16, 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

179

THE NEW WHITE

Chrysanthemum
Frank Hardy

THE GREATEST PRIZE WINNER OF THE SEASON.

Awarded 1st Prize, Boston, against all the whites. Awarded by the National Chrysanthemum Society, Points as below.

Certificate of Merit Chicago, and many other Certificates and Awards.

NEW YORK

95

POINTS.

CHICAGO

94

POINTS.

BOSTON

94

POINTS.

PHIUDELPHIA

89

POINTS,

DESCRIPTION — Incurved Japanese, white, flower of extraordinary depth, foliagfe up to the flower,
stem very stiff and erect; midseason, good keeper and shipper. The ideal commercial and exhibition bloom.
Price 50c each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per hundred, $t 50.00 per thourand.
Ready for delivery March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

ISO

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Dl-.rEMBEK 16, 1807

BALTIMORE.

Everybody Busy Except the Florist,

The spirit of Christmas setiiis to per-
vade nearly all other lines of business
but that of our own. Clear and mild
weather has had the effect of bringing
out a miscellaneous throng of shoppers
who daily fill the thoroughfares and lend
an invigorating air of business to the
crowded stores. The fakirs, beggars, and
even the police are busy; but with the
florist — poor, deserving dispensers of na-
ture's ever beautiful Flora, this holiday
boom is yet an expected guest, and as a
prelude to this "rush" things have now
relapsed into a semi-dormant condition.

Social events, such as banquets, ger-
mans, teas, receptions, etc., have all
been more or less represented this week
and in a measure atoned for this other-
wise unseasonable dullness. The win-
dows have never looked prettier anv
time this season than they do now.
Choice roses of all kinds, mignonette, Har-
risiis. orchids, violets, valley, hvacinths,
narcissus and in fact every available
novelty is being tastefully displayed to
catch the public's blind yet critical eye.
Holly has been in for several weeks, and
bids fair this season to be a popular
decorative fad.

Advance Christmas Orders.

It is really too early to write intelli-
gently upon tlie subject of Christmas
trade, 3'et from the reports from our com-
mission houses stock will be scarce and
prices high. They have already booked
in advance a numVer of large orders
which in a measure go to prove that
the retailers are living in anticipation of
great results. No one can ever tell
though, as the people either regard
flowers as an after consideration, or else
think a florist's order-book is as unstable
and perishable as his goods, for they
nearly always put off ordering until the
last day or so. Those who cater to the
market trade are of late complaining very
much. Sales have fallen off consider-
ably, for mone>- is scarce and the buyers
are of the cheaper class. In conse-
quence of this, a "cut-price war" among
the stall-holders has been the result;
some even going so far as to sell at only
twenty per cent profit, which not onlv
does them more harm than good, but
causes a demoralizing effect upon the
trade of their competitors who remain
staunch, and hold out for legitimate
prices.

Meeting of Gardeners' Club December 1 3th.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival
of our Washington guests, who are to
attend the Gardeners' Club meeting of
the 13th inst. Thanks to the courtesy of
their correspondent, the object of this
delegation, was explained in the last
issue of the Florists' Review. The
Baltimore boys have always been fast
friends, and in sympathy with our forty-
mile neighbors. The writer feels confi-
dent that this occasion will prove no ex-
ception to the rule, and that their cause
will receive our entire and hearty sup-
port. C. F. F.

READY NOW

H*HH*MH**4»HtMtHtHt44*HM

Japan/.Lily/.Bulbs

To close out surplus stock we offer
for IMMEDIATE ACCEPTANCE-

IN THIRTY VARIETIES

PALMS..... RHAPIS FLABELLIFORMIS

I-n h-vl hii-'l]. p.-r 1" sh.iOts, f:.M: ],. r nm sli.i,,t^ J->|| 11(1, K.\ti-a tin.- f.jr HOLIDAY TBADE,

SURPLUS. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM

.'1 to 7-inc-li. E-ttru tine bulbs, pi-r l(«Ki, Jr.'.oii, net. ORDEB NOW.

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS

for spring delivery- Also Japan Maples, Iris K.. Trft* and Herbaceous P;f onies, California grown
Flower. Shrub and Tree seeds. Send for Priee Lists and Descriptive Catalogue. Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.

branch:

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

220 BROADWAY.

(established 1878.1 NEW YORK.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION.

NO RUST OR MILDEW.
PACKED LIGHT HND

Cuttinqs, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per rOOOO. SSTISFaCTiON GUHRKNTEED.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

5end for Circular.

Fine Pot Plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted

J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA.

GOOD STOCK.

Dra<-aMui In.ii vis.i , r. in , ■.*o (o -^4 in. high «l.s per llW.

" iK*in..Isio20iii.liiKh.strontj,8I0prl00
Pteris Tremula e-in.. stionpr. 8J0 per 100.
Assorted Ferns, 5 and ti-in.. fine. $'2 pt-r dozen.
Pandanus Utilis, 3-in.. t-tioni;, t7 per 100.
Ficus F,Iasliea, 5-in., 15 to 18 in. hijf h, 845 per 100.
'• 6-in., 18 to 24 in. hit'h.«70 per 100.

Adiantum Cuneatuni. 3-in.. 86 per 100.
GreviUea Robu,-:ta, 3 and 4-in.. $6 per 100.
(^)tftheite Or.mues, 4-i.i-, i to 10 Irnits. J3 ftO per dozen.
Carnations. Hoi a Hill, rooted cuttings. $5 per 100.
tieraniuni, Mnie. Bruant. 2><S-in.,$4 per 100.
S. A. Nult.2H-in-.*3 per 100.
LaFavorite.2M-in..»3per 100.
" S. A. Nutt. rooted enttings. 820 per l.OOO.

" Mme. Salieroi. 2-tn..$2 per 100,

Geraninms, ^standard varieties, 'Zy.-inch pots, $25,00

per 1.01)0.
Rose Geraniums. 2!si-in.,83 per 100.

Chrysantheimnns. standard viirieties, beiu-h or pot
stock plants, *1 per dozen.

TERMS, CASH. STOCK IN NO. I CONDITION.

CARL HACENBURCER,

MENTOR, OHIO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

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CONCENTRATED

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handiiT juhI I'bc;
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TOBACCO EXTRACT.

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sub.scriber to tbe Florists'
Keview is requested to send
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address on back, for use in
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Introduction

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Florists' Review. Address

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PUBLISHING CO.

530-535 Caxton Building,
Chicago

Hi

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UK.rKMHKH U), 1897.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

181

Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid

As well as plants grown in them

have
been awarded
prizes
as
follows:

«^

National Chrvsantheimuii Society, London, England, Nov., 1S95.

Devon and Exeter Horticultural Society.

Torquay Horticultural Society.

Liverpool Horticultural Society.

Roval Aquarium, Westminster, London.

New Orleans Horticultural Society, Nov., 1S96, 11 Firsts and 3 Second Prizes.

Exeter Horticultural Society, April, 1S97.

Bordeaux Agricultural College, June, 1S97.

Providence, Society of American Florists, Augu.st, 1897. (Honorable mention
and recommendation for trial.)

The Monmouth County Horticultural Society, Sept., 1897. First Prize for 6
Specimen Crotons; First Prize for Best Centre Piece for Table; First Prize
for 6 Specimen Plants of Dracaenas; Special Certificate of Merit for 6
Phrynium Variegatum; Special Certificate of Merit for Rustic Work with
plants grown in Jadoo Fibre.

Societv of ^'ine Culture, Cognac, France, Sept., 1897.

Durban and Coast Agricultural Society, South Africa, Sept., 1S97.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, Nov. 1897

8 First Prizes for

Chrvsanthemums; i Second Prize for Chrysanthemums; 2 Prizes for Cro-
tons; I First Prize for Asparagus Sprengeni; i Second Prize for Asparagus
Sprengerii; i Special Prize for Dracaenas; i Prize for Window Box filled
with Ornamental Foliage Plants.

Bordeaux, France, Nov., 1S97. Silver Medal for Chrysanthemimis.

Birmingham, England (Bingley Hall), Nov., 1897. Special Certificate of Merit
for Jadoo Fibre and Liquid and First Prize for Cyclamens.

From the Pennrock Co., Wilmington, Del., winners of the largest Prize at the
Exhibition of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Nov., 1897

"In regard to your inquiry about Jadoo Liquid and Fibre we beg to state that we have used it this last season
with good results. We grew our Exhibition plants of Chrvsanthemums, which took first prize at the Pennsylvania
Show, in soil up to ten=inch pots. In those sized pots the plants became very sick and all the leaves turned
yellow. We then shifted them into Jadoo Fibre and the result was simply wonderful. The plants quickly
regained lost vigor and the leaves gradually assumed their natural green color. On becoming pot bound we
used the Liquid twice a week and this was all the fertilizer we used. We have had excellent results also
with Asparagus Sprengerii, Crotons and large Ferns grown in the Fibre and shall use it more extensively
hereafter."

We will offer Cash Premiums at all Exhibitions in 1898 for all Plants that are grown in "JADOO
FIBRE" or that are watered with "JADOO LIQUID," that win scheduled FIRST PRIZES.

FOR PRICES AND ftRIHER INFORMATION ADDRESS

The American Jadoo Co.,

817 FAIRMOLNT AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

rv^^*v*S

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Decembek 10, 1897.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo C'u

AmliiiK. K. C

BaUer, W. J

Ball V. D

Baldwin. A. J... 171
Barnard. W. W. &

Co

Bassett & Wash-
burn

Berger. H. H. & Co.

Boerner, Fred

Boyd,.!. H H

Breitmeyer& Son.s
Bnrpee, W. Atlee &

Co 16ii

Chocolate Cooler

Co

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co

Cottage Gardens. . .

Davis. J. W

Dillon. J. L.

Dorner. F. & Sons

Co

Dreer, H. A.... 173

Eiehholz H

Elliott, W H

Ellis & Pollwonh. .
Emmans. lleo. M .
Esler. John C

Sec'y

Fisher & Ekas

Craham. Hugh

Hagenburger. Carl.
Hancock, Geo. &

Son

Herr. A.U

Herr. D. K

Herringion. A

Hill, E. G & Co

Hippard. E

Humfeld.C

Hunt. E. H

Jacob, Chas, W. &

Co

Jewett, Z. K. & Co..

Joosten, C. H

Kasting, W. F

Keenan's Seed

Store

Kelsey, H. P

Kennicott Bros.

Co

Kuehn, C, A

Kuhl, Geo, A

Lager & Hurrell... .

Lamb, J. M

Lockland Lumber

Co

174
Itili
172

181)

172
170
177
179
lfi2
1S3
171
1S4

164
177
106
166

178
176

167

168
168
164
159

159 I

Louisville Tobacco

Co

Lvnch. W. E

McDonald &

McManus 168-

MiUang & Co

Moninger. J. C Co.
Morris Floral Co ..
Mound City Cut

Flower Co

Oelsehig. A. C

Pennock, S. S..,16tl.
Pierson. P. K. Co..
Phoenix Nursuries
Prince, A. G. & Co,
Quaker City Mch.

Wks

Randall. A. L

Kaynor. John I, ..
Keiisoner Bros. —

Kced & Keller

Held, lOdw

Rciiiherg Bros

Kcuter, S. J

Kice, M. & Co

R igers Park Flo.

□ C'o

Kolker, Aug & Sons

Kupp. John F

Russell, .s. J

Schiller. J. L

Schneider. Fred... .
Scollay. John A.. .
Siebrecht & Son . .
Simmons, W. P. &

Co

Smith- N. & Son. -.

Smith. W.C

Standard Ferlilizer

Co

Stumpp & Walter

Co

Swayne. Wm

Texas .Seed &

Floral Co

Thompson's Sons..
Vaughan. McKel-

lar & Winterson.

Ward, C. W

Welch Bros

Weber. H. & Sons..
Whitton & Sons 164-
Winter & Glover. ..

Wittbold.Geo

Witterstaetter, R. .

Wors. C. W

Young, Thos , Jr..

Young, John

Young, John WeLsh

JADOO.

We hear additimial reports of the ef-
fectiveness of Jadoo, and it appears that
the Jadoo liquid can be used on plants
growing in earth with almost as good
effect as if the plants were growing in tlie
fibre. A gallon of the liquid is diluted
with water to make forty-eight gallons
and used as any other liquid fertilizer
would be.

The advantage of the fibre is, it seems,
in enabling the grower to produce a
larger plant in a small pot than where
soil is used. This latter point will un-
doubtedly make the fibre very u.seful for
growing plants to be used in table deco-
rations and other places where a small
pot is desirable. It should also prove
very valuable for filling ferneries,
window boxes, hanging baskets, etc., as
the fibre absorbs and holds water much
better than soil. Let us hope that the
problem of successfully meeting the un-
favorable conditions to which the average
house plant is subjected has been solved.
If it has, many a poor florist will be ex-
ceedingly thankful and will look forward
with less trepidation to the return visit of
a customer who has recently invested in
a fernery or other plant arrangement.

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Vol. J.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 23, 1897.

No. 4.

PACKING AS AlFINE ART.

The ol<l adage used to be, "First catch
your hare, then cook hitn;" the new one
appHcable to my article is, "First get
your order, then pack it," and when I sa\'
pack it, I mean pack it properly. One of
the most essential points after receiving
an order is to see that the above new
adage is carried out, not extravagantly, as
I have seen some shipments, but care-
fully and judiciously. For instance, a
basket or case of plants going fifteen or
twent}' miles away, does not require the
elaborate packing of a shipment across
the continent or across the ocean. Many
a kick has been registered about bad
packing, and it exhibits the character of
a firm whether the arrival of a shipment
of plants is good, bad or indifferent. An
order for .goods, properly filled, is often
spoiled by bad or careless packing; and
good packing is as necessary as good
stock.

A good packer, like the poet, is "born,
not made," and is, indeed, worthy of his
hire. Until within a few years a regular
packing staff was rather the exception
than the rule; now it is a necessary ad-
junct to all firms doing or contemplating
a shipping business, more specially ap-
plied to palm and fern growers, v.'hich are
daily increasing in number, and are scat-
tered over the States of the Union. The
time for "any old way," and "au}' old
thing" to pack in, is, I hope, relegated to
the past. In future set aside a part of
your establishment for a packing "room"
or "shed," whichever you like.

One patterned after our illustration will
give a fair idea. That it should be room}-
goes without saj-ing, and no convenience
or labor-saving device should be omitted.
A pair of scales will facilitate matters at
the express office or freight depot, and
will be a check on both. Mark the
weight of each case upon it before it
leaves the place, and see that every detail
of address and shipping instructions are
marked also, clearly and distinctly.

As to material, such as boxes, lumber,
excelsior, nails, string, paper, etc., the
location will determine the price; get

Illustration No. 1 . System used for packing plants "out of pots," either for " upright '

or " slatted " systems.

price and buy in quantity; don't buy in
"dribbles."

Different seasons of the year determine
different methods, though the principle
remains the same. In my article I shall
try to confine myself to fall and winter
packing; thoroughness is the key-note of

all. The two principal systems I will
call "slatted" and "upright" packing,
describing the former first.

In picking out your order, which do
personally if you can, place j-ourself in
the "buj'er's"' position, and select only
the best everv time; the "smaller" stock

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Dlustration No. 2. System used for packing plants in pots when slatted system is used.

will be "ready'' for the next customer.
Some stock you can pick out as they
come, and some must be selected; like
orchids and specimen palms. Perfect
plants are what your customer wants.
His customers are critical, and he must
necessaril}' be so also. Start your orders
on the left side of the left bench, and
work down. When I was an apprentice
my employer used to drill it into me to
start from the left; it was the right way,
he said. When you write or walk you
start left, and the sun goes down from
left to right; plants set on benches should
always he started that way. Orders should
be separated by boards, and a slip or tag
with purchaser's name attached.

Your order is now on the bench, and
your order will read "in'' or "out of
pots." If "out of pots," set your men to
work knocking out and wrapping, tak-
ing off the "shoulders" of the "ball."
If the weather is fairly mild, wrap the
ball and tie as in illustration No. i. If
cold, use paper for wrapping (whether the
weather is freezing or otherwise, deter-
mining the thickness), as in illustration
No. 2. The excelsior seen in this illus-
tration is used when plants are packed in
pots. Some firms use it either way, but
it seems unnecessarj- to me.

Your order being ready to "box up,"
you place your plants in rows. We will

say they are 6-inch pots, and 3'ou are
going to "slat" them in (see illustration
No. 3.) If '.'out of pots," and they have
been reduced, put seven in a row; this
will give your box inside a measurement
of three feet. Next, take the height of
your plants; if three feet high, and you
want to make two layers each end, a box
five feet long will do; 112 such plants
would require a depth of two feet. This
is but an example, and when mixed sizes
are packed more computation is neces-
sary; but it "conies easy" when you be-
come expert, and an experienced man can
tell at a glance what size box is required.
Your plants measured and your box
selected or made, you line it according
to weather. Don't stint. Old newspaper,
bought by the ton, is verj- cheap, and a
few extra sheets will save you a big kick,
and maybe a "replace," or your cus-
tomer. The slats, 1x2, or heavier if
necessar}', should be sawn into lengths,
and used as in illustrations 3 and 4.
Pack tight; do not leave any room to slip
or budge. Drive your nails in three-
fourths way first, then, with your helper,
hammer in both sides at once; this seems
unreasonable, but is necessary, as experi-
ence will teach you. Close in your
paper, and put on lid, and mark im-
mediately, or possibly you may forget
whose order it is. Thi§ i§ the slatted

system, which can be enlarged on with
small ferns and small palms, etc., by
making four distinct sets of layers,
"slatted" as ill the foregoing.

The "upright" system, as seen in illus-
tration 5, is simpler, and is better for
short distances perhaps. Many freight
agents will not, however, take this under
the "twenty' per cent less" clause applied
to plants "properly boxed and closed,"
though, when finished, it appears as in
illustration 6. This box contains twelve
Adiantum Farleyen,se, 7-inch pots, "in
pots." When plants are shipped in pots
the measurement should be increased,
good allowance being made for the excel-
sior packing. ."V slat between each row
above the box will hold them in place.
This box should be at least 36x28 inches
in.side measurement, A fair amount of
room should be given; this will save your
pots, or they will l>e broken in transit.
.\ slight scantling should be u.sed as seen
to protect tops. Handles to }'Our boxes
will also insure better treatment from the
expressmen, and will counteract a little
of the "dumping" and "soniersaultiiig"
of our mutual enemy, though he is not so
bad as painted.

In packing palms this way you can do
a little "piling:," if done judiciously.

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Illustration No. 3, System of "slatted"
packing, first layer.

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However, "a volume might be written on
this one subject. Experience is the best
teacher, and exercise of good common
horse sense leads to success. H. \. li.

BUILDING AND HEATING.

At this .season of the year, many florists
are planning for the enlargement of their
greenhouse ranges, and some are making
preparations for leaving the service of
others and branching out into a business
for themselves, and it is to such that I
would address a few words of caution and
suggestion.

How often, in our travels, do we see
nice appearing ranges of glass, which,
when we look into their arrangement rel-
ative to convenience, general adapta-
bility, and labor-saving possibilities, are
found to be sadly deficient in these im-
portant requirements; or, perhaps we
visit ranges which may boast of some of
these advantages, yet in their general de-
tails of construction are so defective as to
be injurious to the buildings themselves,
or to the plants to be grown therein.
These conditions sliovdd not, and need
not be;' the cause liebi" ili.- ..i\ iiig of too

Illustration No. 4. Finished for boxing up,

Illustration No. 5. System of upright packing, ready for " closing in,"

little thought and consideration to vital
points at the finst starting out.

You are going into business to grow for
the market a certain class of plants or
blooms, and we will assume that you are
thoroughly conversant with and experi-
enced in their requirements in regard to
light, heat, etc., but it is very doubtful if
you are thoroughly competent to decide
as to the most perfect and economical
means of securing these conditions; then
again, you may have in mind a plan of an
arrangement of houses which you think
will please you, but are you sufficiently
experienced in the details of planning,
building, heating and general equipment
of such structures as to be sure that you
are not going to come in contact with
some unlocked for complications which
will add materially to the cost of the
work, or detract greatly from some one or
more of the advantages which you were
aiming for. For instance, in the matter
of clothing, you know exactl)' what you
want and how you want it to fit, but you
would make a sorry looking suit if j'ou
attempted to cut out and make it your-
self; or if you want to build a dwelling,
you go to an experienced architect and
talk over 3'our requirements with him,
but you leave the detail planning to him,
or in other words, you live up to the old
saying " every man to his trade, " and so
you should do when about to enlarge or

develop a range of greenhouses. If you
will steer clear of pitfalls and reap the
benefit of the numberless economies
which .^re present in a perfectly designed
and constructed range of glass, you must
unfold your ideas and washes to some
competent greenhouse architect, and with
his help and suggestion, reap benefits
which 3'ou would in all probability other-
wise lose.

In planning for a new range, consider
well the accessibility to markets, and with
this assured, a suitable building site. In
considering a site, we should look for one
having perfect drainage, and ample sun-
light, and if possible a windbreak either
of trees or hill on the northw-est; also see
that you can secure a never failing supply
of water. The ideal location is one
having a fall towards the south of from
one to five inches in a foot; this insures
good drainage, ample sunlight, a saving
of ground space by allowing the houses
to be built closer together without one
shading the other, and many other ad-
vantages which will be discussed at some
future time.

After having secured a suitable site, we
must consider the general plan and de-
sign, but these will necessarily vary ac-
cording to the class of stock you intend
to grow, and cannot therefore be con-
sidered at this time, but it will be my
pleasure to give these matters consider-

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ation ill the future issues of the Florists'
Review; and I will at all times be
pleased to reply thmugh the columns of
this paper to any questions relative to the
design, arrangement or heating of green-
houses for any purpose, which our
readers ma}' from time to time desire.
Hknrv W. Gibhon.s.
New York.

distasteful to their nice discriminating
tastes. I will not promise, however, that
a taste for it may not be acquired should
it be extensively grown and become the
first choice.

There is one class of growers to whom
the poinsettia ma}' be specially recom-
mended, tho.se who do a lot of spring
forcing, because it can be handled in nice

Illustration No. 6. " Closed in." Packing as a fine art.

POINSETTIAS.

One of the most brilliant window-
decorations I have seen in a long time
was on view recently at one of the lead-
ing Broadway stores in New York, poin-
settias being the chief feature. Florists
here have hardly yet appreciated this
plant fully for midwinter decorations, in
part because roses are to be had in abund-
ance in the desired tones of brightness.

On the other side, in London especi-
ally, the poinsettia is an indispensable
factor in the midwinter trade, and right
well it conies after the chry,santliemuiiis,
opening in all its brightness of color
beneath leaden skies that hardly permit a
rose or carnation to expand. It has every-
thing to commend it to favorable notice
here likewise, either in a cut state or as a
pot plant, and stands unrivalled in color
brilliancy, meeting the wants of the most
fastidious in its decisive tones. Further,
the public can have it as they want it, in
pots or cut, with stems of any length
from one foot up to six feet, and with
heads or bracts from six inches to
eighteen inches in diameter. When one
has once become familiar with the routine
of cultural details it cannot be called a
difficult subject to grow successfully.

In "Nicholson's Dictionary of Garden-
ing," poinsettia is now classed with the
euphorbias, where doubtless it belongs,
as in common with other euphorbias the
plant when bruised or cut emits a milk-
like juice profusely, and thanks to this it
enjoys a considerable immunity from
plant pe.sts generally, insects ever ready
to profit by our best endeavors usualh'
giving this one a wide berth because it is

rotation. It has a growing season and a
resting sea.son of most complete char-
acter, so that when at rest it can be con-
veniently stored away in otherwise un-
profitable space.

Assuming that the flowers are now
being cut and marketed, the plants to be
kept for stock must be gradually dried
off by withholding water and may be
stored away under the greenhouse bench
or in some convenient position, where
the}- can rest completely in a temperature
of about 55°, for a period of from three to
four months.

When the spring stock is disposed of,
say the month of May, is quite early
enough to begin growing operations.
The plants must then be brought forward
by giving them water and a little hotter
temperature of about 65° at night with a
rise in proportion by day. Young shoots
will soon appear and mu.st be watched
closely from now onwards, as, if allowed
to become too long before cuttings are
taken, owing to their softness and the
great exudation of juice that follows the
cutting, a large proportion may be lost.
The greatest success lies in and safety
may be ensured by taking the cuttings
off with a little heel of the old wood
when they have attained a length of from
four to six inches. Cuttings taken in
this way, inserted in the propagating bed,
watered slightly, shaded, and treated to
a tempeiature of about 70° should be
abundantly rooted in three weeks, when
they may be potted up and gradually in-
ured to full light to keep them stocky
with short jointed growth.

Cuttings in their fir.st year are best
grown right on without stopping to form

single stemmed plants,, and naturally
from these first cuttings the grower will
secure his longest stems and largest
bracts. When the roots have taken hold
of the soil and the plants are growing
vigorously, they will need a shift into a
larger sized pot, Ijut if wanted for cut-
ting only it would be better to plant them
out on a bench, this form of culture suit-
ing the plant quite well. When well es-
tablished they will need abundance of
water at the root but never in excess, nor
must they ever suffer for want of it,
either condition rapidly resulting in a
loss of many of the lower leaves with
consequent disfigurement and diminished
selling value later.

Air may be admitted to the house
freely and the plants should be sprayed
overhead morning and evening, whilst
slight shading on the glass may be neces-
sary to prevent tlie leaves burning but
must never be excessive, or long soft
growth will result with poor small heads
ultimately. .\long towards the end of
August overhead spraying may cease, but
air in abundance should be given by day
with an object of consolidating or ripen-
ing the wood, still guarding against ex-
cess or deficiency of water at the root.

This batch of plants may be had ready
for the market immediately chrysanthe-
mums are past. From later .struck cut-
tings similarly treated other batches may
be brought along to continue the supply
for Christinas and onwards into the new-
year. Some of these later plants may be
grown on in 6-incli pots making admira-
ble material for the Christmas market,
and the florist who has much decorative
work at that season should find them of
great .ser\-ice, as they arrange admirably
with palms and ferns, and their bright-
ness is especially fi.tted for the festive
season, when they can be most extensive-
ly used.

The plant is really amenable to the
most varied treatment. I'or example, ex-
cellent pot plants with fine heads on a
foot of stem may be secured by rooting
the tops of plants grown in the manner
above described. To secure these about
the middle or end of September, select
those to be treated and about nine inches
below the grow-ing point cut the shoot
about half through at the joint. It will
bleed .somewhat, though not to an injuri-
ous extent and in ten days a little callous
will have formed when the shoot may be
severed entirely, treated as advised for
cuttings, putting the shoots singly in
6-incli pots. If kept close for a time, root
growth will soon be abundant, after which
the plants should be grown on in the or-
dinar}' way.

Similar dwarf pot plants may be ob-
tained from cuttings taken from .stock
plants during Augu.st. To retard any
batches for late work the plants will
easily bear comparatively cool night
treatment in a temperature of about 50°,
but whether early or late, when once the
terminal bract appears the plants should
have brisk warm treatment with a night
temperature of not less than 65°, to ensure
good development, with .slight overhead
sprayings as external conditions suggest.

All this so far applies to young stock,
but the plant's possibilities are by no
means exhausted if the grower so de-

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sires, and for cutting alone there are ad-
vantages in it, the old stock plan's may
be kept, stored for the winter and early
spring and planted on the benches again
to grow on. Such old plants, in propor-
tion to their strength, will carry three to
five shoots in their second year and finish
them all with bracts as large as those
from single stemmed plants in their first
year. I have seen old plants that have
stood several years in one spot, till their
stem became six inches or more in cir-
cumference at its base, and from these a
dozen shoots were taken up, tied out and
perfected fine bracts.

Thus the plant can be adapted to one's
convenience, though probably in a general
way removal and storage would be prac-
ticed, otherwise much valuable space
would be idle when the plants were rest-
ing where grown. On the other hand, as
for example, at the ends of houses, some
might be planted out and left, thus utiliz-
ing space often wasted. The poinsettia is
a Mexican shrub but has been in cultiva-
tion under glass more than sixty years.
A. Herrington.

Madison, N. J.

DIELYTRA, OR DICENTRA SPEC-
TABILIS FOR FORCING.

Now that hardy flowers which will bear
forcing are being sought for, this beauti-
ful old favorite of gardens might be
brought into the prominence it deserves.
It is bound to be appreciated, grown in
this way, having long since taken a prom-
inent place in tlie outdoor garden, and
probably in these latitudes we shall get
more satisfaction and beauty from it
grown in this way, as owing to its pro-
pensity for early growth and the ve xatious-
ness of spring frosts, it is no unusual oc-
currence to see it nipped in the bud and
its display for the season sadly marred in
conseqxience.

Seen in the full vigor of unchecked
growth and blossom, few outdoor flowers
can compare with it, as it combines the
graceful growth and airy elegance of a
fern with long arching sprays of lilossoms
unique in form and of a bright cheerful
pink color. Both its popular names of
"Bleeding Heart" and "Dutchman's
Breeches" have a distinct significance,
aptly apph'ing to its quaint form. It has

been a favorite forcing plant in European
gardens for many years and I can recall
memories of handsome specimens filling
large tubs, though the flowers lacked
somewhat of their wonted color
brightness as compared with those of
open air growth. Here, however, with
very much more sun at forcing times I
should anticipate more color, but in any
case it could not fail to please. To have
it fine and in abundance for the Easter
trade is a comparatively easy matter.

Old plants are readily increased by
division, strong clumps consisting of many
crowns, and it is possible to divide up to
single crowns and secure roots with each.
To force in quantity, however, and of
good marketable size, I would give
preference to plants of from five to eight
strong crowns which might be potted into
6-inch and .S-inch pots, respectively, and
such as these should find a ready sale.
No added foliage is here needed to set off
or bring out the charms of the flowers.
Owing to its readiness of increase a good
stock of forcing material could be grown
at home in the growing plot as I have
previoush- reconnnended, and such stock

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more than repays the labor involved in
its preparation when compared with what
can be secured by importation through
the usual channels.

For forcing the plants should be potted
up in the fall and may be placed outside
again in a bed of ashes, or better still in a
cold frame where they can have protection
if needed and be easily got at when wiinted.
It should not be submitted to hard forcing
however, or much of its Ijeauty will
otherwise be lost. I"ew plants respond
more readily to slight increase of temper-
ature, and forcing temperature for it need

not be many degrees in excess of what is
normal for its outside growth. Krom
50° to 5,=;° will be found to suit it admir-
ably for night with a slight rise by day,
keeping the plants in a position exposed
to tile fullest light and giving abundance
i of water at the root. Well grown plants
should be furnished with foliage down to
their Ijase, the arching sprnys of blossom
well distributed all over, and .such a
specimen set in a jardiniere is one of the
prettiest room plants that the most fastid-
ious could desire.

Madison, N. J. A. Herrington.

WATERING.

Proper ventilation and abundance of
fresh air will keep the plants in a healthy
condition: judicious watering and feeding
will make them .grow. We learn from
field cidture what effects too much and
not enough water will have on the plants.
X'nder glass, watering is more completely
under our control than is temperature,
an<l any harm arising to the plants from
this source deserves no other name than
neglect or ignorance; often when arising
from both causes we hear the excusing
self-satisfying phrase, "good enough."
Nothing is good enough unless done to
the best aliilitv with which it can be done.

As nmch as the carnation delights in a
light, buoyant atmosphere, it likes a
moist soil, though not wet and soggy. To
attain and keep that proper degree of
moisture through the full depth of the
soil, the bench must have good drainage
to allow the surplus water to pass off.
Drainage is a safeguard, but should not
be misused, for too nmch water draining
through the soil will also wash and leach
out some of the nourishment contained
therein.: On the other hand w-hen not
enough, the lower strata of the soil are
left dry, and the roots passing through
this dry soil are rendered unable to sup-
port the plant. Such a condition is
generally shown by dry points on the
leaves. Again, one must learn to know
the retentiveness of his soil, and be
guided bv this, coujjled with a close ob-
servation and watchfulness "when" to
water. I would call it judicious watering
to give it when needed, and in the re-
quired quantity; and further the water
.should not be colder than the temperature
of the house; a little warmer will be of
marked benefit.

It takes a practiced hand to give the re-
quired quantity at all times. I have the
watering done by two men exclusively.
Now with all the teaching and cautioning
they have fallen into the habit of pushing
the hose back and forth across the bench
at a certain gait. When told to water a

little heavier or lighter, they observe it
for a short time but soon fall into their
usual gait again. Now singtdarly, one
waters a little heavier, the other a little
lighter, so when I make my rounds and
find that one bench or another needs
necessarily more or less water I send the
corresponding man.

There is no worse practice than water-
ing at regular intervals. The amount of
water should ilepend on sunny or cloudy
weather, and the dryness or humidity of
the atmosphere. .-^ careful grower will go
through his houses every morning and e.x-
amine to ascertain where water is needed.

The next important point is "how" to
water. Dr. .Arthur w'as the first in making
his investigations of rust and bacteriosis,
to caution against overhead watering, rec-
ommending keeping the foliage dry, as
much as pos.sible, as the best safeguard
against fungous and bacterial diseases. I
have practiced the policy and advocated
same ever since. .\t our place no water-
ing overhead is allowed from the time
the plants have become fully established
on the benches in the fall, until May -or
June the next year.

The water is applied with the hose,
pushing the same across the bench be-
tween the rows. We use a sprinkler at-
tached to the ho,se, which distributes the
water over the soil without spraying up
into the foliage. This mode of watering
requires more time, for to jirevent wash-
ing we cannot make use of the full stream
of water at our disposal, as otherwise we
could with the full stream sprinkled over
the plants. But we consider this time well
spent for the very satisfactory' results ob-
tained as regards health and growth of
the plants, not to mention that no flowers
will be spoiled b\- the water.

But here some will sa}-, if we do not
svringe the plants (and the flowers in the
bargain, ) they will be spoiled by red .spider.
To those I will say that my experience,
where proper temperature, good venti-
lation and judicious watering and feeding
are observed, no red spider will appear.
Every measure that promotes health and

growth is a measure to prevent insects
and disease.

In connection with this, it is worth
mentioning the importance of the fact
that the bluish bloom, that lustre of
healthfulness and vitality spread over the
plants, is washed off with a rough syring-
ing. If we examine sufficientU' careful
we find that it feels like grease; we find
it a substance impervious to water. For
what is it there ? This question can be
answered bv observing the effects of con-
tinued heavy summer rains on the field
plants; an experience that to their sorrow
mo.st every grower has met with. This
substance washed off. the water has a
better chance to lodge on the leaves; the
plants are kept wet, and the door is open
for the return of fungous diseases. If we
have to contend with injurious climatic
influences which we cannot control, why
not avoid them, where they are under our
control.

When watered underneath we can do
it any time during the day, there is no
anxiety to water early in the day, so
the plants will have a chance to dry off
before night, a half-way admittance of
the advisability of keeping the foliage
drv. Fred Dorner.

A BASKET OF ORCHIDS.

The accompanying engraving is from a
photograph of a basket, which was one of
the many beautiful creations of the flor-
ist's art seen at a reception given re-
cently in Washington, it being the occa-
sion of the debut of the youngest daughter
of the Leiter family.

The basket was about four feet in
diameter, handle about five feet high.
The center was filled with beautiful speci-
mens of Cattleya Trianie and on each side
a fine bunch of Vanda crerulea inter-
mixed with Farleyense ferns. The
handle was trimmed with .\sparagus
plunuisus and was literally covered with
fine specimens of Calanthe Veitchii, C.
vestita alba oculata, Dendrobium Phal-
ienopsisin variety, Zygopetalum Mackayi,
oncidium sprays and large quantities of
cvpripediums, making a most effective
dis])lav and one seldom seen. .\n idea of
the quantity of orchids used and expense
of the basket can best be judged when
one reads what were used in its makeup:

hii spikes C. Veslita alba oculata.

7.n spikes Calanthe Veitchii.

sii large sprays Vanda ca^rulea.

l-M) cypriptdiiims.

.nO Ezeka Petlium Moccaii.

•in Phala'iiopsis Chiliranum.

75 Dendrohunii formosum giganleum.

2.S spikes oucitiiuins
■Jnn sprays Farleyense terns, asparagus, etc.

THE STORY OF AN EMIGRANT
FLORIST.

II.
The gardens and pleasure grounds
proper were only thirty acres, surrounded
with a light iron fence, but only here and
there was the fence visible, and nowhere
an objection to the eye. In walking back
to the flower garden and back to w-here
were situated the many hothouses, green-
houses and houses used for forcing fruit,
we will have passed many beautiful bits
of landscape gardening, here and there
an open glade surrounded with fine ever-
greens, here a sunken walk, but not

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visible till you reach it. At the end of a
walk or in a recess among the evergreens,
were many summer houses, but never
obtrusive, never a feature of the land-
scape— a resting place " For talking age
and whispering lovers made." Some, the
interior of wliich were shells collected
from the neighboring sea shore, others of
the cones of many conifers, another with
the split wood of the hazel and other
native trees and shrubs.

In some quiet nook, seen only as you
passed, were pieces of statuary. Speak-
ing of statuary, even in a most natural
pleasure garden, it is admissible in cer-
tain places. The noble trees, the banks
of shrubbery, the well kept grass, the
charming views, these are the important
features of true landscape art, but the
statue of an eminent man and perhaps
friend, or the marble figure of a goddess of
w.-ir or peace or love may find its place in
some quiet corner. It should be so situ-
ated that you hear the marljle figure say,
" I am here, you can admire me if you
choose, " not " here I am, you can't get
by without seeing me. " One of the
most flagrant instances of how not to do

it is in our own beautiful park. But a
few feet from the most picturesque part
of the main park on the most thronged
carriage drive, and close to the gravel
road, stands the inartistic head and
shoulders of that king of nielod}-, Mozart.
Our good German citizens did a worthy
thing in having the statue executed, but
where it stands is as unpicturesque as a
scarecrow in a cornfield.

As we approach the garden proper we
will walk down "the outside walk,"
usuallv called so because it was one of
three roads or paths which ran for per-
haps 150 yards straight and parallel, one
of the few bits of road out of miles that
were straight. The north was a carriage
drive, the middle a path, called the sand
walk, used by the workmen of ihe gar-
den and gamekeeper journeying from
one game preserve to another. The west
path was used bv sightseers. These
three roads were divided by but a few
feet, yet such was the judicious planting
that pedestrians in either were perfecth-
invisible to those in another save in one
spot, where for a length of perhaps
seventj'-iive feet, shrubbery of many

kinds was cut down to a height of about
five feet, giving a view from either path
east or west of the surrounding park and
woodland. In all the many thousands of
trees and shrubs and the hundreds of
species I cannot recall with this excep-
tion a single instance where a tree or
shrub was uuitilated to conform to any
grotesque or formal shape. Cutting out
and thinning out there had to be and
sometimes on a large scale, but done
with .such care and skill that no one
would suppose a knife had been used.

Little scenes and views, as I have at-
tempted to describe, give one a very
erroneous idea of the size of the place.
Ask a visitor, when he had completed a
round of the pleasure grounds and gar-
den, how many acres he had walked
over. He would say one hundred ; it
was but thirty. This effect could not
have been attained had it not been
for the help of the park, which on all
sides surroundeil the garden. The park
was rented to a tenant farmer, but not to
be ploughed up ; to be used for hay or
grazing onlv. The park with its solitary
statelv oaks, or sombre pines, or clumps
of trees and flocks of sheep, was just
about the same as the principal part of
our American parks. Man had done lit-
tle to embellish it. Nature had done
most.

Don't you think, reader, that the archi-
tecture of the majority of our parks has
been a little too much in one groove? If
a park is surrounded with buildings, in
other words the city has grown around
it, nothing can be more pleasing or rest-
ful than the imitation of nature, or
green fields and woods reproduced, with
but the slight help of the landscape gar-
dener. But where a park is built on the
outskirts of a growing town, and especi-
allv where that town is surrounded with
river scener\- and green woods and fields,
is not a little more of the artificial ad-
missible? Will it not be appreciated
greatly by the citizens who pay for it ?
I am not advocating anything so formal
or set as the Italian garden, yet some-
thing a little more of a departure from
our countrv fields and woods would sure-
Iv be appreciated, at least until the city
had grown so large that a view of trees,
shrubs and grass filled the souls of all and
nothing more was desired. Parks are
built first for amusement and pleasure,
second for education. To afford pleasure
for the masses is the primary object, to
the wealthy of less consideration for
pleasure is always at their hand.

I must say good bye to pleasure grounds,
but before I do, let me remind the old
bo\-s, who were brought up in such
scenes, what a paratlise it was for us boys
to collect birds' eggs. Our city boys
know nothing of our native birds and
too few of the country lads have limited
their ornithological knowledge to the
black bird, the blue bird, the gray bird
and a few other feathered friends, who
are know-n only by the color of their
plumage. I believe we knew seventy-
five species of thirds and when we found
the nest we knew the bird who built it.
The nightingale's lovely nest with its
chocolate colored eggs, always in a bank
in some dense underbrush, was as well
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built its nest in the strong crotch of an
elm or oak. The lonL;tailed tit, whose
nest looked like a hunch of leaves with
a tiny opening at the side, and whose
warm lining was a veritable bower of
feathers ; alas the golden crested wren
was roblied of her exquisite nest, si> beau-
tifully made of moss picked from the
bark of trees. The chaff finch, the
green finch and bull finch follow the de-
sign laid down by their parents, follow it
faithfully, ideuticall)', for how many gen-
erations, who shall say?

Old countrymen who do me the favor
to read these lines will rememlier the ex-
citement, the rapid heartbeat, that is
produced by the sound of "hounds;" old
men are as susceptible to this fever as the
young. Nowhere in the British Isles or
Ireland is it possible to be many miles
away from a pack of foxhounds ; a pack
hunting a country say of twenty miles
square, so ever)' week or two they will
be in your neighborhood. If they
should pass "full cry" after Reynard,
within half a mile of where you are
working or loafing, the music of the
hounds is irresistible. .\ workman is e.x-
cused for dropi)ing his hoe or rake or
scythe and rushing to a favorable spot to
get a view of the pack as they pass from
thicket across the park to copse. There
is a sentimental and hypocritical sneer
made at this sport by a certain class in
this country. They know nothing about
it. 'Tis not half so cruel as taking a
lamb to slaughter. It is grand exercise
for those who have the leisure. It makes
courageous men and women, it produces
a grand breed of horses, and not half the
time does Mr. Fo.x get caught. He lives
to run another day, but a real live fox is
so nmch more interesting than the anise
seed bag with which man}- of our hunt-
ing clubs have to be satisfied to follow in
imitation of their cousins across the water.

It is ver\' comical to hear a lad con-
verse about the time his voice is break-
ing. He starts in with his newly ac-
quired man's voice but at the en<l of a
sentence up goes his voice involuntarily
to his original treble. You laugh but
the boy is confused. All this was spared
me, for when about thirteen I caught
sight of a magnificent fox passing across
the park within two hundred yards of
where I stood. I don't think we are
taught it at school but by instinct we
know that the right thing to do when
you sight the fox is to give the view
halloo. As the sweet music of the hounds
was heard a mile behind I spared not m}-
lungs. When I began I had a treble, in
ten minutes I had nothing, and at the
end of two weeks' silence .speecl^was re-
stored to me. It was a rich (?) baritone; the
transition state I was spared. My efforts
so accelerated the speed of the fox that
he also was spared, and the fifty-two
dogs supped on butcher's meat that
night.

At the south end of the three paths we
enter the flower garden. At the entrance
we have passed under a canopj- of roses.
The flower garden, or rather this one,
was perhaps two acres in extent, bor-
dered b)- beautiful evergreens. The
flower garden of that day antedated the
ribbon border, the pin cushion or the
carpet bed. Beds of verbenas and helio-

trope and old Tom Thumb geraniums,
mesembr\-anthemums and other old fav-
orites were sufficient to produce a most
pleasing effect. How differently verbenas
were used then and how strong and
healthy they grew. They occupied the
center of some beds, grew a foot or eight-
een inches high and were bordered with
geraniums. (Jne large irregular bed in
the lower corner I will never forget. It
was a mixture of slender growing vari-
egated geraniums with pink flowers
called "Mangold" and Purple King ver-
bena. It is a most cha.ste and pleasing
combination and I have seen almost the
same arrangement this past summer,
variegated geraniums and Verbena ve-
uosa. In the center of many of the b-'ds
were hybrid perpetual roses with their
healthy gro%rth tied down to a circular
iron hoop some six feet in diameter, and
raised off the ground about a foot. When
looking down on them it was a veritable
bed of roses.

It may be I look back at these roses
through childhood's ev-es, but never have
I seen such roses since I could walk
blindfolded to the spot where bloomed a
Souvenir de Malmaison with its hundreds
of flowers and buds. I could step a few
feet farther and point to where once
grew the giant Baronne Prevost. I can
see the spot where thousands of blooms
of Coupe de Hebe, Jules Margottin, Giant
de Battles, Mad. Laffay and other beauties
yielded their matchless blossoms for
beauty's sake alone. It was no sin (if
you were not caught ) for a bo},' of fifteen
to cut off an armful ( they never would
be missed ) and trudge off after supper a
mile and a half to the little near-l)v town
and lay them at the feet of some damsel
ten years older than him.self, reward
only a sweet goodbye at the gate.

I see the rustic summer house on the
east side of the flower garden in whose
ivy-covered roof roosted hundreds of
that sprightly little bird, the wagtail, the
smallest bird that walks ( all smaller hop).
We will stroll down the west garden bor-
dered on each side with a rare collection
of herbaceous plants, with here and
there great clumps of pampas grass that
reared their feathery plumes high above
the background of arbutus and laurel.
Near the margins were hundreds of little
patches of annuals, the nemophila, the ery-
simum and the eschscholtzia (Californian
poppy) are among the best remembered.
The maize (our Indian corn) grew seven
or eight feet high in this border, a few
seeds sown in the houses and planted out
in June. It grew and ripened its ear as
well, 1 think, as it does in New York
state. How many times I have been con-
ducting a party of visitors through the
garden, when in the company there
would be some lady or gentleman, who
was either an American or had lived in
this country; man)' times have I listened
to the merits of the maize as a vegetable
and how it was cooked and eaten ' 'in the
States." Little did I think then that I
would ever be surrounded with a family of
young Americans who devour corn with
the relish of a Narragansett papoose.
The)- can have it, I prefer cauliflower.

At the end of this interesting walk,
were two immense clumps of Arundo
Donax, which I believe grew to a height

of twelve feet. We boys used to make
fishing rods of them and catch carp from
the little lake. By the bye. our friends
and neighbors, the Germans, make a
great deal of fuss about carp. Their
carp must surely lie a different variety.
Our carp were interesting to catch, so is
any fish that weighs five or six pounds
and is strong enough to pull a small boy
into the lake, but as a table delicacy,
preserve us from them, they are com-
posed principally of mud and bones.
The only sensible method of cooking
them was discovered by the proprietor of
the estate. He said "they should be
Ijoiled in port wine and then thrown
away."

We now enter the arboretum, where
fine specimens of most of the choice
conifers hardy in that latitude, showed
otT their perfect symmetry. No crowd-
ing, but each one was given ample room
to show its perfect form. Araucaria im-
bricata, whose branches swept the grass
and would defy even a rat to enter among
its fierce points ; Picea pinsapo, I will
never forget for its symmetry was
matchless. Pinus Douglasii, a grand
specimen, and even Sequoi gigantea was
a good sized tree before I was fifteen.
This is the California giant that makes
man feel very new on earth. Perhaps
some fine specimens were flourishing in
California when Noah drove the vSouth
.American sloth into the ark.

To enter the first of the glass structures
we must pass under a trellis roof cov-
ered for many feet with the Dutchman's
pipe (Aristolochia Sipho). and while you
are admiring this curious flower, it will
be a good place to leave )'Ou and say
good night. Bibber.

[To be continued.]

BEDDING AT LINCOLN PARK,
CHICAGO.

The engraving on opposite page gives a
view of the parterre at Lincoln Park,
Chicago, looking from the south end. In
the distance is seen the palm house and
in the foreground is a bed of cannas
bordered with acalyphas. The various
beds will be described in detail.

THE "POINT SYSTEM" OF JUDG-
ING.

Those who are not familiar with the
subject, may suppose that the adoption of
this plan will secure absolute accuracy in
judging, prevent favoritism, satisfy every-
body, ami do away with the, heretofore,
all too prevalent "kicking" by exhibit-
ors. Average exhibitors, however, will
not be satisfied until some system is de-
vised whereby each one will be awarded
a first prize; and a great deal ofnonsen.se
has been spoken and written about judg-
ing by points.

"The plan is not new, but has been in
use for many years; if not in flower
shows, at least in the case of other exhibi-
tions; and it will not prove to be the
wished-for panacea for the ills of judg-
ment; but after being tried with varying
results for some time, it will probably be
dropped, for the older and better way of
judging by comparison.

If the various qualities that go to make
up a complete flower or plant were capa-

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ble of being measured or weighed, then
anvone who could use the tape line or
the scales could tell exactly how much to
allow and how much to deduct from the
scale of points, in passing on the merits
of any particular exhibit: and having
decided the points named in the scale,
nothing else woulil require consideration;
it would simply be a case of applied math-
ematics. But beauty and grace, the deli-
cate gradations of color and texture, the
condition and arrangement, and all the
subtile unnieasureable and imponderable
qualities that combine to make the object
a pleasure to the observer, can never be
judged in this wa}'.

It is true the rules may provide, and
very properly, too, that between two com-
peting flowers or plants, otherwise equal
in merit, the specimen having the largest
size shall be given the prize; and to settle
this point, gauging must be resorted to;
but you cannot gauge the difference be-
tween an Arniosa rose and a Bridesmaid
wilh a yardstick or a ten-foot pole.

If it were possible to make some fixed
starting place, or zero point, in judging
the quality of flowers, from which a
graduated scale could be marked up and
down, this would simplify the matter;
but beauty is a relative, not an absolute
quality; and we estimate the degree of
beauty of any object by comparing it
with other objects of the same kind,
either by having them before our eyes or
by looking at one object and comparing
it with the mental images of others that
we have seen.

When we can make a satisfactory job
of judging a flower show by a fixed scale
of points then it will be possible to judge
all the various details that give us pleas-
ure when we look at a fine landscape, a

pretty child, or a beautiful woman in the
same way. The fact that there is no
fixed point to start from in applying a
scale of points, is one of the chief sources
of trouble with this system, and has done
more than anything else — unless it be
the bungling work of some of the
judges — to cause dissatisfaction with it.

Exhibits are usually looked over first,
and a mental comparison of their merits
made, and they are then scored to cor-
respond with this prejudgment. If
numerous and meritorious the scale will
be applied rather strictly; if few, the best
exhibits will be scored well up. If the
judge awards the prizes in the order of
merit, no matter how his score cards may
read, and the competition ends there, his
course may give satisfaction; but if the
same specimens appear at another exhibi-
tion, in stronger competition, the real
trouble begins. If the same judge
officiates he will see at a glance that he
has been too liberal with his scores in the
first instance, and will probably not have
enough points left, before reaching his
limit of loo, to express the amount of
difference between two competing
exhibits. If judged by another the differ-
ent value placed on the merits of the
same specimen by the two judges is
likely to cause laughter to all who learn
of it, barring the owner of the specimen.

Notice the difference in the scores
given the same variety of chrysanthe-
mum, by the several Chrysanthemum
committees — composed of men supposed
to be expert judges— during the autumn
just passed. Being such an uncertain
measure of merit, of what value is such
a score card to an exhibitor. It is the
first prize he wants ; and if he shows a
vase of Bonnaffon at Boston, New York,

Philadelphia, and Chicago, and is award-
ed first prize at each place, what cares he
that the vase of his closest competitor was
scored up to 9834 points.

.\ competent, careful, and conscien-
tious judge will do good work with the
scale of points ; but such a judge will do
better work, and do it nmch more quick-
ly, without it. Exhibitors are not clam-
oring loudly for the adoption of the point
system of juciging, they only want to
have their entries fairly compared with
others, by a competent and honest judge.
Visitors do not care what plan is adopted,
so long as they can see which specimens
have been awarded prizes ; but they do
object, and rightly, to going to a flower
.show, or a poultry show, on the second
or third day, and finding no prize cards
up, because the judge is not through
scoring.

Awarding prizes could be done very
simply and quickly in this fa.shion. Let
an active superintendent, with a sufii-
cient force of assistants, see that all the
exhibits are in place at the time the
schedule requires. Then the superinten-
dent, provided by the secretary with a
list of all entries properly numbered,
takes the judge to each class in its order,
and shows him all entries competing in
that class, arranged side by side. The
judge looks at them carefully, and if he
is worthy of the name, one glance is
usually sufficient ; if not he takes two
glances, or more. When he has reached
a decision, he takes the prize cards, and
places them on the successful exhibits ;
the superintendent notes the numbers on
his list to which the prizes have been
awarded, and they go to the next class,
and so on through the entire show ; and
at the hour for opening the hall to the

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public, the judging is completed, the
prize cards are affixed, and the prudent
judge, if at all apprehensive, has left the
town. W. T. Beli,.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

When these lines reach the reader
we shall be all too busy to stud}- any
hints, but will soon lie cleaning u]) the
houses for a new start. Remember to
save enough of several things for your
ne.xt year's supply. I refer to plants
that you are liable to sell clean out of or
cut 3'our entire crop for Christmas or
latest at New Year's.

Stevia Serratifolia.

Stevia .serratifolia, commonly called
sweet stevia. is most useful just now, but
it is sure to all go within a week or two.
Save a few old plants cut down within
six inches of the ]iot and keep on some
cool bench as you would chrysanthe-
nuims. March is plenty early enough
to propagate it.

Begonia Incarnata.

The begonia which we call incarnata
grandiflora is also very likely to be cut to
pieces before the holidays are over. To
have a good stock of this you must not
stand the plants down bv the path and
expect to get good cuttings. There is no
hurry in propagating them. It is strange,
but they root more readily in May than
they do in February, \vhen we have a
brisk bottom heat.

Harrisii Lilies.

It may pa\' to keep for summer plant-
ing the bulbs of Harrisii lilies of those
you have cut at Easter, but it will never
pa)- to bother with these earlv forced
ones, so out with them as soon as you can
to make room for other crops.

Maiden Hair Ferns.

Maiden hair ferns that have been cut
down, and it pays best to pretty well
clear them off, not pick fronds here and
there, making all a shabby lot, can be
moved to a cooler house. Thev should
be kept rather on the dry side" till the
young crop of fronds are showing a good
growth. This is also an excellent time
to thoroughly clean them of 'their worst
enenn-, the slugs.

Stnilax,

I have reminded you before to be care-
ful about a smilax bed when denuded of
its growth, especially when the strings
are not well ripened. I have seen thous-
ands of smilax killed by a deluge of wa-
ter with no top to use it up, and the
fleshy roots will have an odor like a rotten
potato. If the roots of the smilax are
showing on the surface, which they often
do, it is just the time to put on a mulch-
ing. An inch or more of loam and cow
manure in equal parts is good for the
purpose.

Centaurea Gymnocarpa,

There are not many seeds to sow for
the next month. If \-ou grow Centaurea

gymnocarpa (dusty nnller). you can
sow it soon after New Years, the slower
and cooler it is grown the more satisfac-
tory it is for any purpose. It wants to
be in that condition when planted out
which florists call "hard." It is seldom
seen in flower gardens uow-a-days, but
for vases or veranda boxes, is very useful.

Lobelias,

You should propagate lobelias from a
few plants lifted, but if you did not do
that, then sow soon, for thev' are slow to
make pl.-mts that are of a useful size.

Tulips.

The tulips that were brought in early
in this month have proved but a very
limited success and I hear of others in
the same condition. Every week makes
a difference and by New Year's you can
bring in any of the early tulips and nar-
cissus. For all the month of January
you will want a heat of 70° to So° and
keep a shade over them. Yon can now
bring in La Reine, Vermillion Brilliant,
Proserpine, Yellow Prince, or Chrysolora
tulips and Von Siou narcissus and be rea-
sonably sure of a medium stem and good
flower.

Azaleas.

I will remind you once more that about
now and for two weeks to come you must
keep the young growths that surround
the flower buds on azaleas rubbed off or
they will exhaust the buds, which will
shrivel up and you will have a green bush
instead of a flowering bush. Sorts like
Madame Van der Kruyssen, which are
rather eaily to flower, can be kept but a
little above the freezing point, while late
varieties like Emperor de Brazil will be
about right in 50° at night.

Easter.

Some weeks ago I was asked what date
Easter came on next year. Strange to .say
from several sources I was unable to find
the information. A few days since I
struck a man getting up calendars and he
could tell me the date of Easter in 1999.
Few of us are interested a century ahead
but florists are much interested in Easter
of '98. Easter .Sunday is April 10, slightly
earlier than the average of years.

Bermuda Lilies.

Last year for the first time in many
years I reckoned wrongly on the earline.ss
of a large lot of Bermuda lilies and had to
do a lot of forcing the last few weeks and
then with many too late. I hope I mis-
lead none who are kind enough to
read the hints, which are most
sincerely meant. Be on the safe side.
It is difficult to give advice on this sub-
ject, but I would say that a strong lilj-
that is now nine inches to one foot above
the pot should be in a night temperature
of not less than 55°, with plenty of light.
You would think that the average custo-
mer woidd prefer a lily with two open
flowers and five buds to one with six open
flowers and only one bud to open, but
with the great majority it is not so. With
most of our customers it is the eye that is
appealed to with little exercise of brains.
W. Scott.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

No. 3.

Every subscriber is requested to sen 1
his photograph for use in our general in-
troduction, but please do not send us
photos that nmst be returned, as we have
to cut them in arranging in the groujSs.

5o. Thomas Young, jr.. New York.

61. Wm. C. Smith, Philadelphia.

62. Peter Reiuberg, of Reinberg Bros.,
Chicago

63. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian, Mich.,
secretary Chrysanthemum .'-ociety of
America.

64. I'". Lehnig, Hackensack, N. J.,
president New York Market Florists' As-
sociation.

65. J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, Mo.

66. Alex. Rennie, with W. W. Potter
& Co., Providence, R. I.

67. T. J. Clark, of Houghton & Clark,
Boston.

68. R. L. Ridgely, Park Commission-
er, St. Louis, Mo.

6g. Milburn P. Ward, of J. M. Ward
& Co., Salem. Mass.

70. John F. Rupp, Shiresnuiutown, Pa.

71. F. E. Palmer, Brookliue, Mass.

72. Henrv Ostcrtag, St. Louis, jVlo.

73. W. C' Kaber, La Porte, Ind.

74. James Uuinu, Brookliue, Mass.

75. A. W. Hoyle, Spencer, Mass.

76. G. W. Brown, of Brown & Hershey,
P'airhope, O.

77. Samuel Pepper, Belvidere, 111.
7.S. H. H. Cadwell, Decorah, la.

79. W. S. Davis, of A. B. Davis iV:
Son, Purcellville, Va.

80. Wm. Freytag, manager of Jacob
Freytag's retail establishment, Milwau-
kee, Wis.

81. C. W. Wors, St. Louis, Mo.

82. Theodore Koss, MiUvaukee, Wis.

83. D. Corbin, Philadelphia, Pa.

84. Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa.

85. Charles A. Hunt, Terre Haute.
Ind.

86. George Reinberg, of Reinberg
Bros., Chicago.

87. John Meyer, Jeffersonville, Inil.

88. Charles J. Hewson, Buffalo, N. Y.

89. Miss Ella Kaber, La Porte, Ind.

90. Frank Ellis, manager Mound City
Cut Flower Co., St. Louis, Mo.

gi. F. H. Houghton, of Houghton &
Clark, Boston.

92. O. E. Carr, of M. L. Carr & Sons,
Yellow Springs, O.

93. Robert Warrington, Stamford,
Conn.

94. James Macfarlaue, Madison, N. J.

95. P. D. Gatton, with S. J. Renter,
Westerly, R. I.

EUCHARIS AMAZONICA.

I am pleased to see in the initial num-
ber of the Florists' Review the interest
Mr. Samuel Murray is taking in the
cultivation of the beautiful .\mazon lily.

I herewith outline briefly the somewhat
novel method of culture adopted by Mr.
Alfred Allum, Newburg, N. Y., for flow-er-
ing the Eucharis amazonica in winter.
The plants are grown on benches, as is
done by Mr. Murray, but with this differ-
ence: In tlie spring, or about June, the
bulbs are removed from the benches, the
strongest selected, and planted in the

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open ground, enousb space being given
to allow for proper cultivation and care.

Early in the fall the bulbs are taken up,
the largest again selecteil and replanted
in the borders about six inches apart, the
benches being well drained and filled
with turfy loara. In a short time flower
spikes will begin to ajjpear in numbers.
This precedent seems to be the reverse of
all iileas in the culture of this charming
flower. 1". I,. Atkins.

Short Hills, N. J.

HORN SHAVINGS.

"J- T. T." asks "what are the best uses
for horse manure and horn shavings from
a blacksmith shop?" By what is meant
as horn shavings is the paring of the
horses' hoofs at the forge. The.se horn
shavings are considered, as a fertilizer,
verj' valuable for almost any plant that is
benefited by an organic manure. How
inuch to Use in a given quantity of soil
it is difficult to say, unless we know how
much of the horse manure is mixed with
it. Supposing it was the shavings pure-
ly that you procured, I would say one
part to ten of soil would be suflicient. It
should, at least for our greenhouse plants,
be mixed with the soil several months be-
fore using. None of its fertilizing proper-
ties will be lost, as they will be absorbed
by the soil to be given out again to the
plants.

Its value mixed with sweepings of the
"village smithy" it is hard for me to de-
termine. If you have two or three horses
shod at the shop, a cigar occasionalh-
ought to pay for the sweepings. Theii
again, if you can't get it on those terms,
it would be cheap enough at one dollar
per one horse load. But the price of ma-
nure all depends on localitv. In the
country you hear of men sending hund-
reds of miles to a big city for carloads,
while a florist in a big citv gets it
dumped on his lot and fifty cents bonus
for granting the privilege. '

The following is an instance of what
sort of a fertilizer these horn shavings
are: Two years ago a neighboring black-
smith spread the sweepings of his .shop
on a piece of miserable clay. He spread
it thickly, 'tis true, and planted sweet
corn which grew fourteen feet high and
the color of the plant was almost blue.
In fact I have never seen such corn east
of the Little Miami. W. S.

FORCING PAEONIES AND DIELY-
TRA (Dicentra.)

A subscriber of the Review asks "vvhat
is your method of forcing the above for
Easter blooming. " The tree p;eonies can
be forced for Easter in six weeks. I pre-
fer to have them established in pots be-
fore forcing. The herbaceous pieonies,
wanted for their flowers onlv, could be
grown on a bench in six or seven inches
of soil or in large pots. Give them seven
or eight weeks in the house.

The dicentras are more easy to force
and make a fine decorative plant. Allow
.six weeks to bloom them. As Easter
time- their natural time of flowering — is
drawing near, a night temperature of 6o°
■will do very well. Be on the safe side
and have a few days to spare. I have a

neighbor who now has tree pseonies
showing color and herbaceous p;eonies
that are showing bud on plants that were
dug up in October, l)ut they will scarcely
be so satisfactory as those flowered at
Easter time, this vear .\pril the loth.
\Vm. Scott.

SWEET PEAS.

l-"roni "Joliet" comes this question:
"Can sweet peas be .sown now and give
blooms for Easter? If so, what kinds are
best? An answer through the columns of
the Review will greatly oblige." In my
opinion it is too late to sow sweet peas for
Easter bloom. They should be sown in
September. It is true thev make little
progress in the dark weather and show
no inclination to flower till we eet
bright weather. I have never tried
them in a rose house and believe it
too warm. A carnation house that is
kept about 50° at night is all right.
If sown at once they may flower
at end of April and you can pick peas
during Jlay and lune. There are seldom
any sweet peas picked out of doors before
July I, at least in our latitude. If you
devote a bench to sweet peas, don't give
them more than four or five inches of
soil. With too much rich soil thev grow
all to vine ami won't flower before the
Fourth of Jul V.

White, ]iink and purple are about all
you want for forc'ng: P^niilv Henderson,
white; Blanche I'erry, pink; and Countess
of Radnor, will fill the bill.

Easter Sunday is April 10.

W.vi. Scott.

NEW YORK.

Among the Store Folk.

As usual a week or ten days before
Christmas, the shoppers are out in full
force, though very few orders have been
given 3'et, and the retailer will not know
"where he is at" until about the middle
of the week. It seems to be getting
Jiabitual that the buying of flowers is
put off' until the last minute, so the re-
tailer has scarcely any idea of his wants
until that time, and it therefore comes
like a football rush. .-Ml want waiting on
the same time, and all want their goods
delivered the same time, and if is a won-
der to me how some come out of the
maelstrom witli their seven senses intact,
but let the customers come. I'll guaran-
tee they will get attention and good at-
tention at that, and "system" which
seems impracticable at other times, will
reap its just reward. Gentlemen, success
to vou !

I took a mental "snap-shot" at Mr.
George M. Stumpp's window yesterdav
and noted its simple and appropriate ar-
rangement. The front was edged with
selaginella, while the sides were grouped
with handsome Otaheite oranges, in full
fruit: in the center a mass of Solanum
Capsicastrum; to the right was a fine
piece of Dicksonia antarctica, stem about
six feet, and to the left a handsome speci-
men of Cibotium princeps with its large
spreading fronds reaching out, almost
forming a canopy over the whole, while
in tlie center of the window was a vase

of Pyrus japonicus, its pretty apple-tinted
flowers giving a light and effective ap-
pearance. [1 might mention here that
this beautiful shrub forces very easily, all
that is necessary is to cut off some dor-
mant branches, place them in jars of
water and force them gradually. — En.]

In the rear of the window platform.Mr.
Stumpp has erected a movable ''arm," a
simple branch of oak, that stands on the
floor and reaches out gracefully about
sixteen feet. On this are attached stag-
horn ferns, orchids, and other epiphytal
plants that at once give it a natural and
unique appearance. This can be turned
on its "axis" in any direction and can be
made to reach otit into the store or the
window or form a background for the
latter.

Hanft Bros, have opened an annex for
their Chri.stmas trade, chiefly for the
handling of Chri.stmas greens and holiday
goods.

I noted in the front of several stores
pyramidal hollies in fruit, which are
handsome and appropriate at this season
of festivity.

A Jaunt in the Street.

.\swasanticipated, the Creedon-McCov
fight over in Long Island City, did not
have any material effect on the flower
market. However, in a fifteen-round
liout — prices versus stock — the latter
won. Both are again in training for
Christmas, and I hope to send a special
report from the .seat of war next week,
covering all the important points; mean-
time the odds are a little in favor of
prices, the growers are giving the "stock"
a special "rub down" and "prices" arere-
cei\-ing the same attention from the whole-
salers before rubbing them up; the re-
tailers, usually interested spectators, will
"weigh in" the two "principals," while
the private customer will fonn a "fl\ing-
wedge" in an attempt to break down all
precedents, we hope, and "clean out" the
whole stock.

Stock is fairly plentiful this, the early
part of the week, but to give prices
would only be misleading and there is no
telling where they will be by Saturday
next." .\11 fine grades of Beauties are be-
ing spoken for and cattleyas have been
gobbled up weeks ago. From appear-
ances now there will be plentv of stock,
though it is quite problematical at this
date.

Later indications are that roses of all
kinds will be very scarce this week.

Thomas Young, Jr., reports an unpre-
cedented number of orders for shipping
Christmas week. He expects the New
Vear trade to be equally good and is
making preparations accordingly.

Seed and Bulb Trade,

In spite of the apparent shortage in the
finer grade of tuberoses, several heavy
shipments were made to Europe last
week. The tuberose is still verv popular
there, the Inilb being used chiefly for
pot culture and funeral work, the short
summer not permitting their being grown
in the open, e.xcept in the more southern
portions of the continent.

Mr. J. L. Schiller goes south on a mys-
terious visit 10 spend Christmas some-
where in Marvland. Is it a Baltimore

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belle, friend Schiller, or is Mary-land
simply a coincidence? Come, 'fess up !

A trip around the trade revealed the
fact that preparations for the coming
season are already being made and an
air of activity pefvades these stores. The
last proofs of the catalogues are in the
printers' hands, and "all we've got to do
now," said one man, "is to sit down and
just wait."

Peter Henderson & Co.'s new store is a
mar\-el of "white and gold." (the old
store has been thoroughly renovated),
and the win<iows are specially attractive
with Christmas gifts in the way of palms
and prettilv filled jardinieres. Mr. Forbes
is specially proud of the innovations.

J. M. Thorburn it Co. have been
making some heavy esporlations of seed,
etc., and as far distant as Australia.

Stumpp & Walter Co., the "youngest
firm in the trade," are going after the
"big fellows" and are making timely
preparations for the .spring. Their trade
for "Christmas greens" was very satis-
factory.

Mr.' Arthur Boddington, who is the lit-
erary end of the firm of Clucas & Bod-
dington Co , in answer to a question
about the motto on their trade mark, said
the translation was "We stand wherever
thrown," which I suppose nienns, " Vou
can't throw them down." The Irade mark
is a cartoon of the coat of arms of the
Isle of Man, of which Mr. Clucas is (was)
a native.

Mr. J. E. Killen, the well known rep-
resentative of C. H. Joosteu, has returned
from a very extensive and profitable trip.
Mr. Joosten is making a specialty of
hardy roses and sales in this line are well
up to the average.

Mr. W. C. Langbridge, who represents
the well known firm of Jerome B. Rice
& Co. Cambridge, N. Y., is a visitor
this week.

In our notes in issue of December 9
the following error appeared in the seed
and bulb paragraph: Chinese lilies "real-
ize $30.00 per iOW," should read $30.00
per J, 000.

Miscellaneous.

F. R. Pierson Co., of Tarrytown,
were recently notified that thej- were
awarded a silver medal for their exten-
sive exhibit of cannas, etc., at the Nash-
ville, Tenn., Exposition last summer.

J. P. Cleary & Co. have turned their
spacious salesrooms into a holh- and
wreathing mart for the holidays and it
seems to be a wise investment if the visi-
tors are an indication of business.

Waldemar Bart, who is the present
owner of the old Roenbeck Place at
Bayonne, N. J., which was for years fa-
mous for its comprehensive collection of
ferns, will open a retail store "up town"
during the winter.

On Sunday last between three and four
in the afternoon, a fire occurred in the
house of Frederick H. Dressel, Iloboken,
X. J.; damage to the amount of eight
hundred dollars; fulh- covered by insur-
ance.

Visitors, Benjamin Dorrance, Dor-
rancetown. Pa.; L. Bonnot, Flemington,
N. J., Wm. Coe, representing D. M.
Ferry. H. A. B.

Greeting! the Florists' Review wishes
you all a happy and prosperous Christmas.

JOHN YOUNG.

Mr. John Young, who was unanimously
re-elected to the secretaryshi]) of the
Greater New York Florists' Club Dec.
13th, is one of the best known wholesalers
on " the street, " and besides being an all

round good fellow is a member of Colum-
bian Commandery, a Knight Templar,
thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason,
member of Mecca Temple and a Mystic
Shriner. We have pleasure in presenting
his portrait herewith.

PHILADELPHIA.

The first Ouakertown letter to the
Florists' Review came from the
bustling halls of the chrysanthemum
show where victor and vanquished met in
friendlv greeting after the fray. The
second letter evidently beguiled a dull
half hour in a store in the center of the
citv. The scribe can almost be seen as
he leans Ijack in his chair, reaches for his
telephone to find out the market quota-
tions, and then thinks better of it and
turns again to his accounts of the weather
and Christmas greens. 60 in all fairness
letter numljer three should be devoted to
the grower who is now nearing his
inning, we are told, provided, of course,
he is smart enough to take it.

Among the Growers.
Coine with me on the breezy turnpike
road ten miles out of town, for an hour
with one of our best Beauty growers.
"Robber Barons' they have been called,
either by a wag or some chap who did
not know how much brains had to be
mixed with hard work when this rose is
well grown. Many of us are too busy at
this season to see the results of the year's
preparation in other places, so I will de-
scribe what I saw that morning.

House after house, freshly painted,
neat and clean, filled with strong Beauties
in perfect condition, full of bloom, every
plant tied up in place with plenty of
room to grow and doing its fair share of
work.

There was no rushing on for the holi-
da\s with an excess of heat and moist-
ure. The plants had been well timed to
flower at this season and could be kept at
their regular temperature, about 60° at
night, without fear of their being too
late. No one who has not been through
the worry and anxiety of getting a crop
of flowers at this season can understand
how difficult it is; impossible without
proper conditions and thorough knowl-
edge. Brains are well paid in every walk
of life when properly directed.

Beauty blooms have been in brisk
demand' in this market. Many have
been shipped out of town by the com-
mission men and the large growers, and
the quantity consumed by the local
dealers is still increasing. There seems
lefs waste in this rose than in any other.
Even the short stemmed blooms are
eagerly sought, though not at very re-
munerative prices.

Stock promises to be fairly plentiful
this Christmas. I think the demand will
equal if it does not exceed the supply,
unless the growers make the mistake of
holding back their stock too long. The de-
mand for foliage and flowering plaiits is
most encouraging. The latter are likely
to l)e in short supply.

Notes,

■| he dealers' enemy is the fakir. The
gro•^^ ers' enemy is the private gardener
who sells .some of his stock. This was
reversed last week when one of these
semi-commercial growers from a nearby
state came to this city and gave one of
our storekeepers a dreadful tongue lash-
ing because the latter had written in a
trade paper that cypripedium "Edwnn
Lonsdale" was the first native American
cypripedium to bloom. "Indeed," the
visitor said, "you Philadelphians ought
to go to school!" This was rather rough
as a neighbor of our bright visitor is said
to have given the information which
caused the rebuke. The storekeeper
might have answered by informing his
visitor that chrysanthemum Col. Wm. B.
Smith is quite as well known and as
much appreciated in Philadelphia as in
England.

A merry Christmas to vou all.

J. W. Y.

The Grower and Buyer Talk.

By the time this appears in print, the
trade will be neck and shoulders in the
grand annual Christmas maneuvers, and
such a time as it is, everybody busy in
the extreme, and all hands clamoring for
more stuff. The condition of trade now
is in this shape: the grower he struts
"with that independent air" like the
man that broke tlie bank at Monte Carlo,
and quotes figures on his product with a
satisfied feeling which truly calls forth a
feeling of semi-respect from the buyer.
The other side: "Well, Mr. Grower, can't
you get prices up a bit higher? We can
stand it, but on the dead level don't you

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fool yourself, stuff is not so scarce; we
are lo'cating all the stuff we can use, and
at prices which woulil surprise you, but
we want to do what we can for you, so
take this part of my order, and say, you
won't go back on nie, will you, as I will
lie in a hole if vou disappoint nie. See!"
There appears a little surface bluff in the
game.

Notes.

Our department stores are enjoying
simply green decorations, which with the
aid o'f electric lights, and mammoth
Santa Clans, attract the public. The
plant and flower features do not figure
nuich at this time, later on we will hear
from them.

The commission men here are generous
in their calendars, which are acceptable
to their customers. S. S. Pennock and r
Edward Reid have sent out very pretty
reminders.

A New Wagon.

Messrs. Joseph Kift ^: Son have flashed
upon us a brand new wagon, wh.ch is the
t.ieau ideal of our Bob. The acconipanj-
ment to this new one includes the pair
of attendants in fresh livery. Of course
there are large coach lamps attached, abso
rubber tires.

A Bowling Benefit.

The Florists' Bowling Club, of this city,
managed a benefit at the Walnut Street
Theater, on the 15th inst., which was a
decided success financially. The pro-
ceeds are to be used by the bowlers.

Mr. John Shelleni,' Seventeenth and
Tasker streets, has taken to the fashion
and turned into bed, threatened with
pneumonia. 'VVe hope he can avoid
a serious turn.

Mr. B. F. Dorrance, of Dorrancetou,
Pa., is in town. Mr. D. thinks business
might be worse.

Meeting of Hort, Society,

The regular monthly meeting of the
Penna. Horticultural Society occurs on
Tuesday evening, 2ist inst. .^mong the
other exhibits promised for this time is a
number of cypripediums from the famous
private establishment of Mr. Roebeling,
Trenton, N. J. The devotees to orchids
are not numerous, but it is pleasant to
note that we have a few in and about this
city who spare no expense when gather-
ing together their pets, "the arislgcracy
of the floral kingdom." ^

F.

CHICAGO.

Among the Wholsalcrs.

The dark, gloomy weather has cut the
supply ver\- short, and a lot of flowers
are evidently being held back for Christ-
mas, both factors creating a serious
shortage the early part of the week. That
there is a real shortage cannot be denied,
but it looks very much as though the
experience of previous years is going to
be repeated, and a lot of held back stock
dropped on the market at the last
moment, to the loss of both grower and
dealer. The bright sunshine that
gladdened the grow-ers' hearts Tuesday

and Wednesday helped a little, though
too late to do a great deal of good.

Sam Rubens, formerly with Kenuicott
Bros. Co. and At G. Prince ^; Co., is still
in the Alexian Bros.' Hospital. He has
submitted to several operations, and is
now reported improving.

Larry Kelly, of Kennicott's, has been
placed on ice since the recent holdup,
anil it is thought he will now keep till
after the holidays

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson are
doing "a rushing business in green and
are finding it difficult to keep up wdth
their orders. W. W. Winterson, father
of Ed. Winterson, is now on a trip to the
Pacific coast, and will inridentally look
after the interests of the above firm
while on the trip.

Bassett S: Washburn report a serious
shortage in roses, but a good suppl\- of
bulbous stock.

E. H. Hunt is doing a brisk business in
green and holly, but finds flowers scarce. '

E. C. Amling is now- established in his
new quarters at 51 Wabash avenue. They
are much more roomy than at his old
place, and he is having them fitted up in
first-class shape.

Reinberg Bros, are still cutting those
fine La France, and from the way they
sell at high prices it would seem that the
old La F'rance has not lost its
hold on popular favor. It is only
the extra grade stock, however, that
finds such ready sale. George Rein-
berg had a serious misfortune last
I'riday night. A fire destroyed one of
his boiler nouses, resulting in the burn-
ing of the ends of three houses of Met-
eors and chilling the plants so that the
crop for Christmas is valueless, and the
total destruction of a crop of sinilax in
another house. The total loss will run
from fSoo to |i,ooo.

W. E. L)'nch is getting some good
ro.ses in spite of the shortage, but would
like more.

Geo. Piepgras can't make up his mind
which he dislikes most: An ice box full
of flowers and no orders, or a big bundle
of orders and an empty ice box. Mr.
Winter, of Winter & Glover, says "both."
Mr. Winter has met a grower who "is
not holding back his flowers," and he
trembles for the result.

The Rogers Park Floral Co. show some
excellent Meteors, of good color in spite
of the dull weather. They find that
Beauties suffer in color froui dark weath-
er more than the Meteors. They have
been trying some of the new carnations
and are much impressed with Triumph.
They believe it is the winning pink va-
riety and will plant several houses with
it another season. Thej' have one flower
which has been left on the plant for
about a month, which has grown to an
enormous size, fully four inches in diam-
eter, losing but little of its color. They
have a sport from Triumph, about the
color of Tidal Wave.

The}' will remove their wholesale store
to 51 Wabash avenue, room 210, in Janu-
ary. They also intend to build a range
of twenty new houses, each 20x250, at
Rogers Park next summer. The new-
glass will be devoted mainly to roses
though several houses will be planted
with carnations.

A. L. Randall looks for a larger supply
of roses at Christmas than generally an-
ticipated, but fears a .shortage of carna-
tions.

Next Club Meeting.

A very attractive program is being ar-
ranged for Ladies' Night at the Florist
Club, Jan. 13. Every member should be
present, and bring his wife, sister or
sweetheart.

BUFFALO.

Bright Prospects for Christmas.

For once in quite a while we are going
to have seasonable weather for Christmas.
The ground is covered several inches
deep with its white overcoat, sleigh bells
are tinkling, everybody buj-ing presents
for everybody else, and all feeling good,
including the florist, if the sun will only
shine. As remarked last week, the
demand for plants is going to be good,
and now it looks as if everything in the
way of a prett)' plant in flower would be
picked up. Ruljbers, araucarias and palms
are in good demand. Flower orders
always c onie late, and the best are often
the very latest.

Stock Likely to be Scarce,

It seems at this moment that the lead-
ing flowers are going to be quite scarce.
We shall see, I trust, for those who
have to buy, that the prices will not be
such that customers will have a fit
at the very quotations. Violets are sure
to bring a ^ood price for there are
not many grown round here, and when
they come from a distance they have
lost the charm that makes a flower
buyer value them. The leading churches
are decorating about as usual, and every
night for a week or two to come, our
fashionable Twentieth Century Club
rooms are engaged for our 400 to shake
their light fantastic toe.

At Corfu.

We went to Corfu a few days ago and
found T. A. Webb with a fine lot of car-
nations showing up, mostly Daj'break,
Scott, his sport of White Daybreak and his
Seedling Scarlet. He has almost a house
of it and it improves on acquaintance.
It began to snow heav\- and I had to run
for shelter but I did find that Oasis men-
tioned in a previous number and the spot
of joy was covered with 5,000 or 6,000
fine Marie Louise violets of .\ i quality.
Thev will rank with those that one of
our local commission men calls in his
Christmas list "Hudson .Specials," J4.00
per hundred. The same list has "carna-
tions fancy, |S.oo per hundred." This
may do for Tremont street, F'ifth avenue
or Washington, D. C, but is too rich for
rural New York. What's the retailer go-
i ng to charge ?

A Swindler Visits Our City.

A swindler has been round among the
florists and victimized one of our leading
retailers. His plan of campaign has not
fully reached me. He asks for a loan of
a dozen palms, averaging in value $4 to
$6. As the boss of the store is very busy

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he kindly says he will go on the wagon
with the driver himself and gives the
name of a reputable citizen. Off goes
the wagon, driver, swindler and palms.
He then tells the driver he will unload
the palms licf'' in front of a house having
no connection with the name of the per-
son used and to come for them in the
morning. It is supposed that in a few
moments another wagon drives along,
loads up the palms and they are quickly
peddled out at of course a sacrifice price
to the peddler, yet the transaction pays
him. ."V detective recovered almost all
of them, but even if he did, it is very
disagreeable. Florists are not often a
victim to that kind of swindler, not be-
cfiuse they are the least bit more astute
than other merchants, but their goods
are not so readily converted into ready
cash. I am sorry I cannot give you a
description of the man, but he is said to
have had a Kentia Belmoreana attire, a
Caryota urens expression, and a Krahea
iilamentosa beard, with the disposition of
a Pandauus utilis. W. S.

BALTIMORE.

Christmas Indications.

One b}' one the floral establishment^
are donning their holiday regalia, and it-
is very interesting to note the many
different and tasty arrangements which the
same general class of stuff is made to
undergo. It is quite remarkable that at
this season of the }'ear we should be hav-
ing such spring-like weather. In fact, it
seems as if we were having two holi-
days in one; and to augment this delusion
one has only to look into the florists'
windows, where Harrisii and longiflorum
lilies, azaleas, ericas, and a great many
more typical Easter flowers are sharing
the honors with Japanese oranges, metro-
sideros, ardisias, cyclamens, orchids and
every other seasonable novelty. The
Christmas sign boards, such as holly,
mistletoe, southern smilax, magnolia-foli-
age, red wreaths, stars, etc., are also with
us in profusion.

Supply Short — Prices High.

The wholesale market is demoralized.
The commission houses are very slimly
stocked and the prospect for a good
supply is no better now than last
week. Prices on all available stuff
have taken an upward jump and
are steadily on the rise. Violets and
carnations can only be had at the approxi-
mate Christmas rates. A few days more
though will tell whether this seeming
scarcity of stuff in general is real or
whether the growers are only holding
back to flood the market next week. As
this has often been done before in our
city, one cannot be censured for suspect-
ing this fright to be only another false
alarm. By thetime these lines go to press,
the craft of theU. S. will be reaping their
first harvest of the season. Let us hope
for a prosperous one.

Meeting of Gardeners' Club.

Monday evening, the 13th inst., proved
an eventful and memorable one for
those who were present at the meeting of
the Club. At the roll call the boys made

a good showing; for in honor of our
Washington guests many were there
who had not attended for months.
President Pentland being late, vice-
president Moss, the early part of t)ie
evening, filled the chair. Those who
comprised the district delegation
were: Messrs. Jos. R. Freeman, Robt.
Bowdler, Chas. F. Hale, Jno. Boyle,
Wni. H. King, Harrv Lewis and J. M.
Wood.

Discussion of Free Distribution of Cut
Flowers.

After an impromptu introduction by
Mr. E. A. Seidewitz, of our club, these
gentlemen soon got down to the business
of their mission, namely: to protest
against the government's free distribu-
tion of cut flowers, plants, etc. , to mem-
bers of congress and other influential
per.sons, which practice has now grown to
such an extent as to cripple the legitimate
trade. Mr. Freeman acted as chairman
and expressed himself in a very lucid and
concise manner. He said in part: " 'God
helps those who help themselves,' and as
the people of Washington are only
political units, with no voice in politics,
they, who like ourselves, have a living to
make, are obliged at the time of defense
to seek foreign assistance. It is solely to
enlist your S3-nipathies and ask an
extended hand of Ijrotherhood towards
our cause that brings us to your cit}- this
evening. The fact is those who have
control of the public grounds in Wash-
ington, are always ready to oblige anyone
to whom they may be under obligations
or with whom they may desire to curry
favor, by donating the floweis. palms,
etc., grown in the Botanical Gardens, the
Smithsonian, and White House grounds,
to congressmen, .senators, army officers,
foreign tliplomats and others. The
practice is in direct violation of the law
which was passed in the 45th Congress,
second session, 1S77-1879, volume 20,
page 220, when the appropriation for the
production of plants and flowers was first
made.

"It said: 'For ordinary- care of green-
houses and the nursery, $1,500, provided
that hereafter only such trees, shrubs and
plants shall be propagated at the green-
houses and nurseries as are suitable for
planting in the public reservations, to
which purpose, only the said productions
of the greenhouses and nurseries .shall be
applied.'

"In those days, when the public reserva-
tions were nothing but barren lands, and
there were only a few greenhouses, it did
a great deal of good to have congress in-
terested in their welfare, for from time to
time this appropriation was increased,
which gave more scope towards the city's
general improvement. It has now, how-
ever, reached the enormous sum of J90,-
000 per annum which is more than enough
to meet the general expense of keeping
the parks, etc., in first-class order were it
not for this objectionable cut flower de-
partment. At present nine-tenths of the
two acres of glass which the government
controls is devoted to smilax, asparagus,
carnations, roses (of all kinds), azaleas,
swainsona, valley, tulips, hyacinths, nar-
cissus, decorative palms, etc. The cut
flower portions of the above go to make

up select boxes, 6,000 of which are
monthly distributed among the wealthv
and inlluenlial who could amply afford,
and would buy from the trade, were it not
for this evil. The balance go towards
their decorations when needed.

"Col. Theodore Bingham, who is in
charge of the public buildings and
grounds, gave us no satisfaction when we
called on him. He said that it was a
cu.stom of long standing, to give flowers
away to certain persons and congressmen
and that he could not change it. As a
matter of fact, the public squares are a
disgrace to the city and nation, while the
major part of the liberal appropriation is
really being given away, with the event-
ual result of the extinction of the florist
tra<le both in the city and district."

After a general debate upon the sub-
ject, the following resolutions, drafted by
Messrs. E. A. Seidewitz, F. G. Burger,
and Win. McRoberts, Jr., were unani-
mously adopted. "Resolved, that this
organization reprobates and protests
against the existing and further growing
practice of the free distribution, to offi-
cials and private persons, of cut flowers^
decorative and flowering plants, in the
District of Columbia by the sub-depart-
ments of the U. S. Government as con-
trary to justice, to the correct principles
of business and public polity, as well as
the very letter of the law governing the
production of plants, etc., adapted to the
use in the public ground ; and also as
working great detriment to the florist
trade of Washington and vicinity."
Copies of the above are to be sent to Col.
Bingham and the Maryland senators and
congressmen.

Roses on Exhibition.

Two beautiful varieties of roses were
exhibited at the meeting, w inning general
admiration ; one, a sport from La France,
of a deep pink, grown by Mr. I. H.
Moss, of Govanstown, and the other an
unusually fine specimen of LaFrance
grown bv Madsen and Andersen.

C. F. F.

BOSTON.

Preparations for Christmas,

Business has been very dull this last
week, and shipments have come to hand
lacking in quality and color on account
of the very rainy and dull weather we
have been having throughout New En-
gland. Great preparations are being made
by all the florist stores in decorations,
some of which are of a very elaborate
nature, with anticipation of a verj- busy
week, and if the weather is favorable
good results are sure to ensue.

Visitors.

Mr. E. F. Crumb, representing Charles
H. Childs & Co., Utica. N. Y., was in
Boston offering to the seed houses and
other dealers a new "Electric" sprayer.
He claimed it to be an improvement on
other inventions as it had great force and
threw a very fine spray, and said any in-
secticide could be used with his machine.

E. J. Harmon of Portland, Maine, was
visiting Boston purchasing stock for
Christmas. ' C. H. J.

200

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December -iH. 1S!»T,

Resume of the Work of the Chrysanthemum Society of America for 1897.

Name

Where
Shown

New York. lOct. 16

Mrs. Arthur J. Caton

Boston .
Phila...

Wiss Clara Nc-vin. ,

*Petcr Kay

Uouudk's.s Snow. . .

Solar Queen

H. VV. Lont'Jeiiow!
Australian Cokl...

Cincinnati
New York.

R. W. Emerson

Be.ssie HoUi.s (No. -•)

. Cincinnati

. New York.
Chicago .

. New York

. .Chicago . .

iPhila

■■ (No. II. NewYorl.
■■ I. No, 111). [Chicago
Autiinin (Ilory {No. 3)iPhila

Black Hawk

Madison

■• (No. •-')....

No. !

Niagara (No. 169).
Pennsylvania

Mrs. O. P. Bassett.

Sea P'oam

J. R. McDonald....
Matterhorn

New York .
Cincinnati
Chicago....

Cincinnati

New York .

Boston

Phila

Chicago . .

Klondike

Mrs. C. F. Diehm.
Florence Turner. .
Mrs. Wm. Massie.

Col. D. Appleton. .

Grace E. French..

Frank Hardy

Oct.
>ov

9
Oct. 33

30

Boston

New Y'ork

Phila

Chicago.. .
Boston

Kineo

Ophir

Silver Wedding New York

Chas. W. Crouch iCincinnati

Iowa iChicago.. .

Mrs. E. N. Roih .

Mrs. Sam'l Higdon. .
Snow Queen

Mrs. C. H. Peirce. ..

Mrs. W. B. Brown...
Alice F. Carey

Cincinnati
Chicago.. . .

Cincinnati
Phila

Boston

Cincinnati

Chicago....
Phila

Wm. Anderson. .Creamy White

Mamaroneck, N. Y.

W. N. Rudd, I Light mahogany

Mt. Greenwood, 111. Light g<Ui reverse.

■■ jReddish yellow

■' iBronze

" iBronze

IJronze

Wni. Hillcbrecht, .White

Union, N.J.

Robert Laurie. Amber yellow

Newport. R. I,

E. G. Hill & Co., : White

Richmond, Ind.

'■ •• |Yellow

" iLight yellow

■■ [White

■■ ;While

'■ iLightyellow

" iLight yellow

■■ .White

Deep yillow

Nov. 2
Nov. 6

Nov. 10
" 6

Nov. 6

Exhibited by

Color

Jap Ref.
Jap

Jap Ref.

Jap

Jap Ref.

Deep yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Pink..
Pink . .
Shfll pink with fleshy
shadings.

Type

Jap...

Not giv'n

Jap

Jap Inc.

Jap

JapInc

Ref..

Hugh Graham.

Philadelphia, Pa.

Baosett & Washburn.

Hinsdale, 111.
D. Wm. Brainard.

Thumpsonville. Conn.
John Marshall.

Purchase. N. Y,
Peter Henderson & Co..
New York.

J. R. McDonald.

Riverdale, N. Y.
Geo. Hollis.

So. Weymouth. Mass.
A. Herrington.

Madison. N. J.

C. S. Goddard Est.

Woodfords. Me.

W. G. Gomersall.

Fishkill. N. Y.
Chas. W. Crouch,

Knoxville, Tenn,
Jno. Beimford,

Milton, Iowa
J. A. Peterson.

Cincinnati, O.

F. Dorner &, Sons Co.,

La Fayette, Ind.

Theo. Bock.

Hamilton, O.

Robt. G. Carey,

Chestnut Hill, Pa,

LiiJht salmon pink...

Pink

Intense crimson

Bronse . .

Yellow shade bronze

While

White

Beautiful shade of

light yellow

Canary "yellow

Sulphur yellow

Yellow..".

Yellow

Yellow

Light yellow

Cream

Canary yellow.
White

Jap Ret.

Jap

Jap Ref.

Jap

Jap Inc
Jap

Rich yellow..

White ■ ..

Amber

Rosy pink

Rosy pink

Yellow

Cream white.

While

Creamy white

Cream.y white

White".

White

Yellow shaded orange

Deep yellow.
Pure white. .

Magenta pink. . .

White

Canary yellow..

Blush white

White

Deep yellow

Yellow

Yellow

Yellow

Bright yellow..
White

White

Light pink

Jap Inc.

Jap Ref.

Inc

Jap Ref.

Jap Inc .

Ref

Jap Inc .

Ref.,

Jap

Jap Ref.

Jap

Jap Inc .

Jap

Jap Ref.
Inc

Jap

JapInc.

Chinese .
Jap Ref

lb
f>

18

s

33

30

20 25
23 31

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ii,S

18130
l,'ii23

23 20

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1,51 13

loiol

20'30

I2'i:!

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24 34

33 31
33 33
13 U
35 ■•i
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3 10

3' 10:
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ft 111
ft I

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3 9

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II lU

3 8
3> 9,

4 9
9 9

8 15

'13

1^13]
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1330
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>;13
1.12

13

8!l4
8,13
8'l3
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6 13
8i 8 13
9 7 13

REM.4HKS

8 10
6 10 12

8 9;i3i.,
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0, 8

Oj 8

81 6

5 8'

II '.'

8J10

10
10

4 10
10
10

6 0

10

12

10

7

8 10

Streaked with pink-
short broad petal.

Face of petal redd sh
orange, refie.x or-
ange yellow.

For H. Yoshike, (.")ak-
tand. Cal.
86 Slightly ire.

88

85iPink shadings on low-

82 er petals.

91

90
90
91
89
86
86

H3I

l«l

Shading to yellow in
center.

Sport from Phila

Sport of Mrs. H. Rob-
inson.

6f8

t) 56'Frequent lilac

6 55
81

13 15 urn

' III . . . . 66,
10 871

12
13 22

9 14

8 15

10

12
10

4 9 811
4 9 8 12

5 10
0 10

.s II
II 20

9 8 12
4 9 8 10 .

pink

.suffusion and mark-
ings.

90

English importation,
irregular and twist-
ed petals.

Whorled

Cross bet.Ivory andH.
Sunderbrrch. dwf.
grower, tine foliage
— if early of value-
not up to standard
for medium or late.

withheUl'^^'^^^"''^^"''^"''"^®'*'''^*^'''^*^ ^®®" ascertained that this variety is synonymous wi
As there are several yellow sports from Mrs. Jerome Jones, and one of which (Henry Nanz) is i
cerliflcate on the variety Mrs. George F, Baer until its distinctiveness can be deternlined.

Jeannie PalcoEer. hence certitlcate will be
ommerce, it is deemed advisable to withhold
El.mer D. Smith, Secy,

Decembek 23, 1S97.

The Weekly Florists* Review.

20J

Resume of the Work of the Chrysanthemum Society of America for J 897. — Continuecl.

Name

Alice F. Carey...
Robt. G. Carey....

Spottswood

Gladys Vanderhil»

Minnewasku

Dolores

No. 57 Zenta

Arline

Where
Shown

Phila..

Date

Exhibited bt

Color

Nov. 6 Robt. G. Ciirev.

Chestnut Hill, Pa.

.1

Thornden.
Rustique...

Stelleta.:

Merza

Our Dear Friend .

Mrs. ^:eo. F. Baer..
W. H. I'hadwick

Cincinnati
Boston

Cincinnati
Chicago . . .

H Jiio. N. May.

Phila.

New York.
Bostoh

Chicago...

^imiinit. X. J.

N. .Smith & Si)n,

Adrian. M'ch.

Light pink

Creamy white.
Creamy white. .
Light yellow . .
Light yellow. . .
Creamy white.

W. K. Harris,

Philadelphia. Pa.

Ferdinand Heck,

Reading. Pa.

Grove P. Rawson.

Elmir.i. N, Y

Creamy white

Pink

Pink

Not L'iren

Not given

Straw yellow ehadint

to white

White

White

White

Deep chrome yellow.
Deep chrome yellow

Bronze yellow

Light bronze

Yellow

White

Canary yellow

Canary yellow.
Light yellow...

I Light yellow.
Blush white. .

Blush white. .

White

White

White

Pearly white. .

Jap Ref.
Jap Inc. .

Inc

Jap Ret.

Jap

Not giv'n
Jap

Jap Inc..

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Jap

Jap Inc. .

Jap Ref
Jap Inc .

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12

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15

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2324 14ll0j 8jl4 ..

Height 3'i ft.

184
i;83

73

184
1,90

92lF,ntirely distinct and
94 new in form.

Sport from Mrs. J.
Jones.

Some blooms show a
'86 pink suffusion.
92 With rosy tinge under
93| certain conditions.
|93Inside petals tinted

1 pink.

ST. LOUIS.

Stock will be Scarce for the Holidays.

The first snow stortu of the season vis-
ited US Tlmrsda}- evening, some two
inches of snow and sleet falling. The
weather for the past few days has been
quite cold and as a consequence all kinds
■of cut flowers are quite scarce with the
demand verv- good, all the stores having
about all they can do. l"nless all present
indications are misleading the supply of
cut flowers for Christmas will be decided-
ly short, as almost ever}- grower seems to
be off crop.

Prices Have an Upward Tendency.

Roses have not been plentiful and the
indications all point to full holiday figtires
on all varieties. American Beauties are
very scarce and the few that are coining
in are selling at top prices. Good Meteors
are also scarce, nearly all that come in
are bull heads and black in color. The
W'oottons are all off color and almost
too pale to be sold for a red rose. The
liest Meteors are selling at |i2, Wottons,
f4 to|8. Good Brides and Maids are sold
at from |8 to f 12, and for the best Kais-
erin the price is the same. Perles are
selling at I5, and for the very best the
price is $8.

Of carnations there is a fair crop for the
present demand, with prospect of a short
supply for the holidays. .Scotts, Day-
breaks, and all whites bring $2, per
hundred. Jubilee and Eldorado, of
which Henry Aue is our most successful
grower, bring I4 and I5. Of course, all
colored sorts will be more in demand
than white for the holidays.

The supply of violets will probably not
exceed the usual daily receipts, as the
demand has been steady and there has
been no chance for a quantity to accumu-
late. The best California violets that
come to this market are grown by the
South Park I'loral Company, of New Cas-
tle, Ind., and by Frank Fillmore and A.
Berdan, of this city.

Romans and paper whites will be in
fairly good supply for Christmas. The
present price is I3 for the best, and the
chances are that by the end of the week
they will go up to 14 andf.s per hundred.
Harrisii and callas are selling at pre.sent
from I12.50 to fiS.oo. Valley is very
scarce at I5.

Stevia seems to have come in for the
holidays just in the right time and is of
good quality and fairly abundant. In
mignonette the market is good. The fine
stock of Andrew Meyer is now read)- to
be cut and will demand the top price for
holiday week. Some very fine bouvardia
is being sent to this market bv E. W.
Guv, of Belleville.

Retail Circles.

In retail circles it is reported that
business is improving and all are hopeful
of a satisfactory holiday trade. Business
looks promising so far as Christmas greens
are concerned, as .some very large orders
have been placed for both l\-copodium
and holly. Holly seems to be of good
quality this year.

A great deal more could be said but at
this time of the year time is valuable. I
will close my letter for this week by wish-
ing all the readers of The Weekly
F'lorists' Review a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.

Personal Items.

Mr. Heller, of the South Park Floral
Co., New Castle, Ind., will spend Christ-
mas in St. Louis. There is some great
attraction in the west end for Mr. Heller.
The late flower show did all this.

Fred Ostertag has left Indianapolis and
has located again in St. Louis. Fred has
opined up a store at 717 Vandeventer
avenue; glad to have you back, Fred.

The Bowling Club rolled its usual
three games Monday night, but only a
few were in attendance. Charles Kuehn,
as usual, was high man with 577, his
high single score was 245; C. C. Sand-
ers was second with 508, high single
score 195; J. W. Kunz, third, with 478
and a high single score of 191. Next
Monday night we expect a full attend-
ance as the busy time will then be over.

J-J-B.

PITTSnELD, MASS.

Jno. White is one of the few who finds
a spare corner for that old favorite, the
camellia, about whose character there is
something both majestic and chaste. At
time of my visit Mrs. White was making
up a handsome bunch of callas, using
small Ijranches of the camellia as green.
The effect was far superior than if the
folia.ue of the calla were used. The
blooms are always acceptable for funeral
designs Mr White has opened his uptown
store for the season, placing in charge his
niece, a lady of excellent taste and busi-
ness ability.

F. I. Drake considered that a gleam of
sunshine was the most welcome guest he
could ent»rtain just now. He has a capi-
tal stock for Christmas and reports a sat-
isfactory Thanksgiving. W. M.

202

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Decembek 23. 1897.

WASHINGTON.

Baltimore loins In.

The committee .ippointed .it the last
meeting of the Commercial Florists' As-
sociation, of Washington, composed of J.
R. Freeman, John Bovle, Chas. F. Hale,
W. H. King, Roht. Bowdler and Messrs.
Lewis and Woods, visited Baltimore last
Monday evening to attend a meeting of
the Gardeners' Club of that city. The
trip was the result of a statement made
by Col. Bingham, superintendent of Pub-
lic Buildings and Grounds, that he did
not believe the florists of other cities
shared the views of their Washington
brethren regardin,g the free distriliution
of flowers and jilants raised in govern-
ment gardens and conservatories.

The Baltimore Club invited the growers
of this city to send a committee to per-
sonally ascertain their views. The Wash-
ington men were .given a cordial reception
and the subject of government distribu-
tion was discussed in all its jdiases. The
following resolution was adopted unani-
tuousl}' :

"Resolved, That this organization repro-
bates and protests against the existing and
still further growing practice of the free
distribution to officials and private per-
sons, of cut flowers, decorative and flower-
ing plants in the District of Columbia by
the sub-departments of the United .States
government as contrary to justice, to the
correct principles of business and pulilic
polity, as well as the ver}- letter of the
law governing the production of plants,
et cetera, adapted to use in the public
grounds, and also as working great detri-
ment to the florist trade of Washington
and vicinity."

\Ve think every florist in the United
States should interest himself in this
fight, and I feel sure were they made ac-
quainted with the true situation they
would, to a man, enter as vigorous a pro-
test as have our Baltimore brethren. We
of the District of Columbia are nonenti-
ties, without representation in Congress.
Therefore we must look to our brother
florists who have a vote, to assist us.

Growers' Notes.

To see neatness and well grown stock
describes the greenhouses of genial Joe
Freeman, at Silver Springs, his house of
Bridesmaid being particularly fine, such
blooms being unusually large for this
•section. A house of cyclamen in S and
lo-inch pans were the finest I ever saw
for size of plant and flower, a perfect sea
of color.

John Boyle, who leased the late John
Saul's place, did not get possession
until late iit the season. Yet John
is rushing things, having nearlv
all the houses filled with tomatoes
and cucumbers which promise good
crops. John has a new violet. The
flower is a trifle darker than Lady Camp-
bell, bloom large and on long stems. The
plants are vigorous and strong. There
were plants of Marie Loui.se growing
along side of it with a fine dose of spot
yet the new one seemed proof against con-
tagion.

Mr. Clark has a house of President
Carnot roses planted in solid beds, which

have been exceedingly profitable this
fall. He has opened up the house to
give them a touch of winter and expects
good results from this treatment.

Gude Bros, seem to be the only growers
who will be in full crop Christmas, with
the exception of a house of Meteors.

Several growers added the new carna-
tion White Scott to their stock this sea-
son, and with all it has been not only dis-
appointing but worthless.

For a week preceding Christmas there is
a calm in the florists' business. The great
throngs are bu.sy buyin,g presents and
shopping. The storm will break bv the
end of the week and the florists will be
in a veritable cvclone. W. H. K.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

Calm Before a Storm.

Trade here has experienced a little of
the dullness which precedes the holiday
rush, but in general business for the past
two weeks has been satisfactory. We have
had some "dark" weather and a number
of daj'S of severe cold, but so far during
the month December has had less cloudy
days than the average, consequently
blooming stock here is in good condition
and the cut for Christmas will be good;
larger than the average for several years.
Of course some of the growers do not
time their crops just right, and others
fail through carelessness or "too much
economy" in the use of coal.

Christmas Greens.

Advance orders for Christmas would in-
dicate the usual volume of trade for that
occasion. Greens have sold unusually
well, the demand for holh- and wreath-
ing being larger than ever. Of lycopo-
diuni the supply seems ine.xhaustible and
prices are lower than ever. Holly is in
fair supply though a shortage is immi-
nent for the end of the week trade.
Southern stock is handled chiefly by the
produce conimi.ssion men, while the regu-
lar florist trade handles Delaware stock
exclusively. Being near the pineries and
spruce woods, immense numbers of
Christmas trees are brought here. This
trade is not handled at all by the florists,
the most of it being done b)- small dealers
throughout the city. C^'

Retail Prices for Christmas Week.

Retail prices for Christmas week are
quoted as follows: American Beauties, 75
cents to |i. 50 each; other roses, J2.00 to
I4.00 per dozen; carnations, Romans,
paper whites and valley, 75 cents to |r.oo
per dozen; violets, I3.00 to I4.00 per 100;
Harrisii, 25 cents each.

Supply of Blooming Plants.

In the plant line there is a good supply
of Harrisii (the finest ever seen in this
market), azaleas, cyclamens, primroses,
cinerarias, begonias, etc. There is also
a good supply of palms, ferns, etc.
In the larger florist stores, jardinieres, ped-
estals, fern di.shes, artificial plants,
immortelle designs, etc , etc., are seen, so
that department store bargain tables are
almost duplicated. And yet so many of
our friends, especially in Illinois, bewail

the evils of this .so-called commercial
Octopus, which is swallowing up all other
lines of trade. The truth is that hardly
any store, however small, in business to-
day, but what is a department one. in a
greater or less degree.

Among the Growers,

R. C. Seeger, who commenced bu.siness
in a small way several years since, now
has 6,000 square feet of glass and is
counted as one of our most successful
growers. His house of roses, just coming
in crop for the holidays, is one of the best
we have seen. Varieties grown are Bride,
Bridesmaid, Perle, Wootton, Testout and
Siebrecht, most of his plants having been
carried over from last year. The growth
is something remarkable. His green-
houses are located on Gorman avenue on
the West Side.

Another West Side grower, on whom
we called, is C. F\ Haupt. His specialty
is violets, and he has a house of Marie
Louise, which would be very hard to beat
anywhere. R'lr. Haupt is a living
example of what industry, pluck and per-
severance will accomplish under adverse
circumstances.

A. H. Bimde is bringing in some fair
sized mums and expects to cut them
until New Years.

Jno. Nilsen has a good crop of violets
for the Holidays. He never misses them
for that occasion.

Dr. SchiflTnian, who has one of the
finest collections of orchids in the
country, intends to go to Central America
next month on an orchid collecting tour.

Chris. Hansen, who has been in busi-
ness here about nine years, is offering hi&
entire range of houses for sale. Mr.
Hansen has been very successful in
business but wishes to retire owing to
poor health. X. Y. Z.

SYRACUSE.

Club Election.

The Central New York Horticultural
Societv met in annual session at the St.
Cloud' Hotel. A. D. Perry, who ha.s.
served as president of the society for a
number of years, presided, and in his
annual address asked that his succes.sor
be chosen on this occasion, as it would
be impossible for him to longer fill the
pcsition. It was with reluctance that the
society complied with Mr. Perrv's re-
quest. On the first ballot Mr. Perry wa.s
re-elected, but as he positively refused to-
accept, it was found necessarv to make
another selection, and Samuel T. Betts
wa.s chosen as Mr. Perry's successor. The
whole ticket as elected was as follows:
President, Samuel T. Betts; vice-presi-
dents, A. D. Perry, C. W. Snow, E. A.
Powell, F. C. Brower, L. E. Marquisee,,
and \V. Judson Smith; treasurer, F. H.
Ebeling; secretary, D. Campbell; execu-
tive committee, George Ham, Robert
Bard, C. Barson, W. Parsons, I. Heller,
and J. L. Porter.

The retiring president stated in his ad-
dress that better work had been accom-
plished during the pa.st year than ever be-
fore, and the attendance at the flower
show was one-third larger than on previ-

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ALBANY, N. Y.

The old saying that " 'Tis an ill wind
that blows iio good to someone " was
illustrated in H. G. Eyres case some
time since, only this was a fire which de-
stroyed the adjoining store and came very-
near putting our friend's place out of ex-

ous occasions. Mr. Ebeling, the treas-
urer, stated that after everything was
paid there was a balance of $34.85 in the
treasury.

Certificates of Merit Awarded at Late Show.

Certificates of merit were awarded to
the following florists for exhibits at the
flower show: F. C. Baker, Utica, for a
red seedling carnation and pink .seedling
carnation; Nathan Smith & Son, Adrain,
Mich , chrysanthemum Thornden; E. CI.
Hill S: Co., Richmond, Ind,, four certifi-
cates for four seedling chry.santhemums;
Stollery Bros., Chicago, carnation .\rgyle;
L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, four certifi-
cates for carnation seedlings and one for
vellow chrysanthemum not vet named.
-■V large vase of chrysanthemums and two
vases of roses decorated the assembly
room, being the gift of <Trove P. Rawsoii,
of P'lniira.

Entertainment.

At the close of the afternoon business
session, the members adjourned to the
dining room, where supper was served.
The newly elected president, ]\Ir.
Betts, and Mr. Raw.son occupied seats at
the head of the table. Others at the table
were Messrs. Rose, Brower, Jlorey, Brown,
Marquisee, Hunn, Perry, Grant, llitch-
ings. Mills, Woodford, Barson, .Strow-
bridge. Vroonian. Phillips, .\. Bellamv,
H. F. Bellamv, Bechstadt of Oswego,
Campbell, R.' Bard, Hullar, ham, T.
Hopson, J. L. Porter, D. L- LeRoy. Ebe-
ling, Rev. W. M. Beauchanip.

At 8 o'clock the session was continued
in the assembly room. Short addresses
were made by Rev. W". M. Beauchamp,
D. D., of Baldwinsville, whose subject
was "I'erns;" Prof S. A. Beach, of the
Geneva F^xperimental Station, "Hydro-
cyanic Gas for Fumigating Green-
houses;" Prof. C. E. Hunn, of Cornell,
"General Work of Horticultural Depart-
ment at Cornell;" Grove P. Rawson, a
short informal talk on topics of interest
to florists. The remarks of all the
speakers were instructive and interested
all the horticulturists who were in attend-
ance.

Condition of Stock.

The last four weeks we have had
nothing but dull weather, so that roses
are short, as are aljo carnations in most
places. Henry Burt and L. E. Marquisee
iiave a very good lot. Burt's Flora hill
and Alaska are fine, W'hile Marquisee's
Daybreak, Jubilee, Lizzie Gilbert, Meteor
and Outca.st are excellent, as w-ell as a
house full of seedling carnations full of
good blooms. There are not many flower-
ing plants, but palms and other decora-
tive plants for Christmas are in fine shape.
Holly is good this year and sells well. It
looks as though the florists were going to
have a good Christmas trade.

The W.\nderer.

istence. At the same time on the burned
site has been erected a handsome
.stone building, and Brother Eyres, not to
be behindhand, beautified his store front
to correspond, by tiling the ceiling and
putting in incandescent lights, in addition
to an arc liglit. The efi'ect can be seen
fully two blocks off, the wimlow being
kept well dresseil with a choice assort-
ment of stock, banked with palms, mak-
ing a liandsome eiTect. Speaking of
effects, the richest attempt w-ill be tried at
Chri.stmas when Mr. Eyres will decorate
St. Peter's church in scarlet and green,
using large numbers of poinsettias, both
cut and in [lOts, combined with hollv,
green and palms. Receptions, entrees
into and exits from this busy sphere has
kept the whole force working early and
late for some time past and warrants the
prediction of a continuance right into
Lent. .Amen, say I, and let us all have
a share of the rush.

Those fine Beauties from T. J. Totten of
Saratoga are liringing the price such ele-
gant stock should bring.

F. .\. Danker has succeeded the Capital
City Floral Co. in Maiden Lane. He has
considerable experience in the bii.siness,
is very enthusiastic and will in this case
help the retail business rather than un-
fortunately as in some cases, hinder the
good work.

Sam Goldring is a big Elk and on Sun-
day last decorated the smaller Elks and
the Leland Opera House, in his inimitable
manner, for the annual memorial service.
The wreath composed of forget-me-nots
.was hard to get, but he got it and it
showed up finely. The hornets' nest
hanging conspicuously in his store win-
dow, and which has been the cause of
much alarm to his lady patrons, will be
presented to a Broadway fellowcraftsman.

I had almost omitted mentioning a
happv conceit noticed at Henry Eyres',
and which is, I understand, original. It
is an address label, in shape a violet leaf,
and of violet color for violet boxes.

W. M.

TORONTO.

A Twenty-Four Hour Snow Storm.

"Our Lady of the Snows" is
making another attempt to bring the
winter along. She has favored us now
with a twenty-four hour snow storm and
pushed the mercury in the thermometer
down pretty near zero. She seems very
much like other ladies, bound to have
her own way sooner or later. Well, if
she will let us have our own way on
Christmas eve we will forgive her this
time. A mild day before Christmas
makes a great deal of difference to the
amount of trade done, and there is, of
course, not nearly the time spent in
wrapping up and protecting.

Stock Scarce — Prices Correspondingly
High.

xAs far as I can ascertain from observa-
tion and inquiry, it does not appear that
the supply of cut flowers is going to be
any too abundant this year. The dull
weather we have been getting so much
of lately has retarded the crops consider-

ably. If the few days between now and
Christmas day are sunny it would help a
great deal, but it does not look like it at
present.

Prices are advancing considerably and
will probably take another jump before
Christmas. Violets will be in good supply
at from ;fi.5o to jt2.oo. Roses And carna-
tions are an unknown quantity. I hear
that the principal growers have figured
their Christmas price lists pretty high.
Roman hyacinths have been something of
a drug so far; there will be plenty of them
no doubt. There will be some chrysan-
themums, too, not any large quantity,
but two or tliree growers are holding some
back. Paper white narcissus plentiful.
Of lily of the valley there will be none too
much.

Chinese primroses seem to be the prin-
cipal small flowering plants grown for the
season this year. Everybody|very busy just
now. No time to talk except to pros-
pective customers. The design trade has
been exceptionaHy good this fall. E.

OBITUARY.

A. R. 'Whitney.

A. R. Whitney, the well-known nur-
seryman, of F'ranklin Grove. 111., died
December 15, aged .seventy-three years.
He was widely known and very popular
among nurserymen throughout the coun-
try, and was for many years treasurer of the
American .'\ssociation of Nurserymen.
Mr. Whitney was born in New York state,
but removed to Illinois with his father in
1 838. He had one of the largest nurseries
in the state.

William W. Ball.

We deeply regret to have to record the
death on December 14th of William W.
Ball, the oldest son of Charles D. Ball,
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, at the age of
1 1 vears. Brain fever, accompanied by
an attack of grippe, was the cause of
death. Mr. Ball will have the sincere
sympathy of a host of friends in the trade.

PEABODY, MASS.

J. M. Ward & Co. raise McGowans,
the superior or even equal to I have not
vet seen. They attribute the wonderful
growth, strength of stem and large bloom
to the virtues in the soil, as it is always
thus with them. It was unfortunate that
a bunch was not on exhibition at Boston
on Saturday. It would have delighted the
many supporters of this favo ite carna-
tion. W. M.

BROOKLINE, MASS.

Xmas will find F. E. Palmer well pre-
pared to handle tfte rush expected at that
season.

Jas. Quinn has an unusual supply of
bulbous stock, for which orders have been
coming in nicely. Sales of the Boston
fern were just as good this year as pre-
viously.

Miss Harriett Vass is prepared for a
good season. Ferneries are one of her
leading lines. W. M.

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THE FLORISTS' REVIEW

%y/%y%y9^m^%^y%^

G. L. GliAXT, EDiTor. AND Man.mieb.

PrilLlSIIED EVERY TDrKfinAT nv

The Florists' Publishing Co.

"i;!0-5;lj Caxtun !5i,l>G.. Chicago.
o;U l)carhorn SI.

Eastern Managrr:
U \|:kv a. lU NVARn. ."ill rifrtn' Huildini:. New
liVi Hinls.in St.

Suliscrlpti.iii. $l.t)(i a year. Tu KiirDjif. ^i.tilt. Siih-
riliiil.iri- a(ci-|ili-il fnim those In tlif liadi- "lil.v.

:' A(h.Ttli-ln« rates: I'er Ini-li. il.mi; '« luiKe. *l:i.lMI;
full |)a^e. $-j;).iHI. DIsenvmts: H times, .^i per eent; l;!
times, II) per cent; '.if', times. '.Jo per eent ; .'i'.! times. :}il
per eent. Discuuiits allowed only nn eoiiseentivi- iii-
settions. Only strlitlv trade advertisinti aeee|ited.
Adyertis ements mii>t ieaeli its Ity Tuesiiay to assure
iusertiun In ttie issue i.f tlie tullo\vin^ TImrsday.
Copyright 18'J7.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

We- liavt rcccivcil a copy of tlie \no-
uramine and schedule of premiuius for
the seventh atimial meeting of the .\meri-
can Carnation Society, to be hehl in
Chicago, Febrnary 17th and iSth.

A very liberal amount of money is of-
fered in premiums for carnations shown
at the exhibition to be held ill connection
with the annual convention, in addition
to the usual certificates for new varieties
and there is, also, a liberal li.st of special
premiums, which are well worth sharp
competition. Every grower of carnations
should be represented in the exhibition at
Chicago, Febrnary 17th and iMh.

Copies of the preiniuin list may be had
on application to the secretarv of the
Carnation Society, Mr. .\ll)erl M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

WASHINGTON.

One of the most important social events
of the season was the debut of the dau>;h-
ter of the Leiter family, at which were
seen many beautiful floral conceits.

A very handsome group of Farleyense
ferns and fine specimen cyclamen, under
the full-size oil painting of Hon. Mr,
Curzon, were very effective, the frame
being handsomely festooned with aspara-
gus and sprays of orchids in varietv. A
fine group of palms fiUetl in with speci-
men poinsettias engaged the attention of
all who entered the front door, giving it
reallv the appearance of a Christmas fes-
tivity.

The bouquet carried by the young lady
was a thing of beauty, being composed
of about sixty cattleya flowers, twentv-
five sprays of Dendrobium Phalienopsis,
twelve Dendrobium formosum gigan-
teum. and six fine sprays of Vanda c;t-
rulea, mostly grown by Messrs. Field
Bros., of our city. The numerous rib-
bons pendant from the bouquet were
adorned with Dendrobium PhaUenopsis,
small cattleya blooms and Litlia anceps,
etc.

The bouquet was the work of Mr. J. R,
Freeman, and a handsome basket, illus-
tration and description of which are pre-
sented elsewhere in this issue, was the
handiwork of A. Gude & Bro. and Mr. J.
H. Troy, of New York. \V. H. K.

Simplicity in Greenliouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simpUfied the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

The Nevv
White

Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

THK t-Tt'iitcsl piizt- wiuuer ot the season, Awardnl Isl prize, Boston, a-jainsi all the whites.
AwaitU'd by the National rhrysanihemum Society, points us follows: New York. 95 points:
Bdston. iM po.nts: Chicago, 94 points; Philadelphia 89 points. Ceriitlcate of merit. Chicago,
and many other certihcaies and awards. Description:— Incurved Japanese, white, flower of extraor-
<lmiry depth, foliage up to the flower, stem very stiff and erect: midseason. good keeper and
shipper. The ideal commercial and e.vhibition bloom. Price, nOc each. $3 00 per doz , $20.00 per
hundred. $150.00 per thousand. Keady for delivery March 1st. IS9H.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

PALMS

•KHHHIMIMIHtM

SPECIAL OFFER

For Next 30 Days.

ABECA I.tJTESCEN'S -fi-inch pots at .Wc,75c
;unl*l.(ili S-iiU'h pots at ifl .=.U and $2.00: 10-
inch puts ill ■f.=i.iiii. Jti on and *".0O.

I;ATANIA BOBBONICA fi-inch pots at SOc.
All .\I stock. Price list of scneral stock on

application.

M»M»+«M»M*««H»

LG.HiLL&Co

RICHMOND. IND.
Wholsale Growers of Plants.

All the lic'st iiovcUies in

CHBYSiiNTHEMUMS.

CARNATIONS, BOSES,
GEBANIUM3. BEGONIAS, ETC.

.•^cihI foi'

St

J\

Sample

Collection

f

We are growers of 2,000,000 plants
per year, and wish every florist to see
our slock, so we make up this $1.00
sample of new and standard plants
worth $5.00 to any florist, as an adver-
tisement so you can order by the 100,
1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 lots.

Chas. D. Ball

rfolmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. morris floral co.

fHRYSANTHEMlMS.

MORRIS, ILLINOIS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BtNtH.

HencU-rsftu. .Mnntniort, Ivory. B<»nnaffon. .1. .Ir^iu'.-*,
Wanainakfi-, I'errln, Queen, etc.. all i?3.tHi jter Iihi; .tIIc
perdu/,. A tine ciillertiuii Ostricli l*luini-s. i?].iHl jier
(loz, ; ■^r>.i»> per iiiu. ( trder imw. ( asli i)!.'imr.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL, 67 Merrimac St.,
Lowell, Mass.

Geraniums....

Grand Bedders. also new and fancy kinds.
Plants. $1.30 per 100, express: Sl.tiO. mail.
Pansies. 50c per 100. mail: seed. 1000. 20c.
Begonias, Coleus, Petunia. Verbena, etc.
A list and further Information any time.

DANIEL K. HERR. Lancaster, Pa.

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Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS- SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

ROOMS 22 AND 23.

Peter MacDonald James mcNIanus

MacDONALD & McMANUS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

■PHONE 2778 38TH ST.

50 West 30th St. NEW YORK.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29t(i Street, NEW YORK.

liftwi-cii liii>inUv:iy and Sixth A^emii-

WM. C. SMITH

d^B^

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^smmi

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4-.

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h-

S|(irii»'a Astillioidcs FlorilMinda, tli*- Itcst varii-tj
lor pol plaiils, !{;.).(»(► per l(»(l, S4.J.O0 per M.

I>ilv of the Viillev, IJKHLIX,

IVr ease •_>,.)(((». .S'-'-J.-V); 810.00 per 1.0IKI

l.ilv ol the Valley. H.VMIU'RG.

I'er ease '>,.')00. S'il.OO; S!>.00 per 1,(M»0

Lily of the Valley, '»m<I UKAKE.

Per case 3,000, S20.00; S7 00 per 1,000

Will elose out surplus of IJuteh Bulbs lielow
eost. Send for list.

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

lUbolcsalc
Lfji?^p florist

40 South 16th Street. PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DISTSNCE 'PHONE 5006 A.

Our centnil lOL-iiiion enables us -to till out-ol-
tiiwn tirders at slit^rt iiutift.-.

EDWARD REID,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Con5ignments of only the best 5ti>ck
salicited

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

CLICAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I-503 West 13th St., Telephone caiMosisthSt. New York City.

n J KypUM wHOLEs\LE GEO. A. KIHL...''!lls

FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Munufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

lianft. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, IWIO.
ALBIRT J. BAllfR, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mnqr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Conslg'unieuts Solicited.

Special .\ttention paid to Shipping Orders.

..C. W. WORS..
Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE KOSES -Shipped Carefully to all
Farts of the Country.

CJrows l-J.iioi) Rose Plants

tXtjA Grows 9.IK)0 Carnation ■■ ^X tX

^^^^^' Grows 4,(100 Smila.x ■■ "=«"«»

FOR CUT FLOWER TRADE..

•C»C«C»0»C*>.'

FIFTEENTH year of Suc-
cessful Business won
by Fair Dealing. Thin-
nest lumbei n-ed in Kxpress
packages, insiirmi? 1 o w
chaifres. HEADQVARTKRS
for Palms, and all choice
useful «n(l (iec'iiative
stock. Tropical Fruits, Eco-
nomic plants, etc- Send for
Catalotjtie «nd Tr;ide list-

REASONER BROS.

ONECO. FLA.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

Kill answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

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HUNTS WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Takiiit' eiTiri I),-,- ■.';.
Subject to Changfe Without Notice

l)Ollv, Bouquet Green, Ulreatbing.

76-78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

100. *3.00—
4.00—

CABNATIONS

OrOinary selci t U siui-k pur

Extra ■.-■

KOSES.

Bfjiuties, long, scarce Market rates

Ht^au lies, •medium, .scarce

He:iuiies. short, scarce

Urnli's per 100.

Kais' rin

Maids

Meteor

Perles..-

GBEENS.

,\sparapus per strinji.

Ferns, Adiantum. s' lect per 100.

Cdmmon Fancy. I.OOO. *l..iO. per 100. a:>—

Smilax per doz.. 1.25; perlO'i. lo.OO—

I vy Leayes per 100, .7.5—

Caki.x per 1000. 1.50 ■■ .'in-
Wild smilax. Parlor Brand case. 3.7.5^

Wild Smilax, Medium " .5.50 —

Wild Smilax. r.ari.-e " 8.00—

Extra fine lot of Wild -Sniilax now on hand.
M1SCEI.I.ANEOUS.

K.oa-12.00-

S.OO— liOO
'H. 00— 12.00
« 00—12,00
.1.00- «.0(>

1.00-

Mar^'uer■tes pt- c 10i>,

Mi-'iionette per doz.,

('alias per doz..

Harrisii.

1\< in ms

I'aptT white Narcissus.

stevia

Swainsona per bunch of 25,

Valley per 100,

Violets..

Tulips, our selection only. ...per doz.

1.00—
.50— 1.2i
l.,50—
1,.50- 2.00
per 100. :i.(0— ASO
3.0O- 4.00

1 00—
4.00— 5.0O
2.00—

l.(X>

per 100. e.OOiS 8.00.
sea let rose.

C'olos: Yellow, pink and

Aboye prices are for good stock. Extra Se-
lected and inferior quality will be charged ac-
cording to its value.
Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade.

■ ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Final Report of Wallace S. Wing, Assignee

The final report of Wallace S. Wing,
assignee of Fred. S. Voung, nurseryman,
who made an assignment last May, was
filed in the county clerk's office, Decem-
ber 15, and shows a balance on hand
amounting to f647.6i, for distribtition
among his creditors.

Death of Mr. H. E. Boardman.

Henry E. Boardman died Decemlier
14, aged fifty-seven years. For many
years he was connected with his father in
the nursery business in this city, but
since the old gentleman's death, streets
were laid ottt throttgh the old grounds
and buildings were erected in fast succes-
sion. Quite an extensive business was
done by the firm at one time ami they
were well known all over the country.
In later years Mr. Boardman took a live
interest in the importation and breeding
of Holstein cattle, of which he had one
of the largest and best known herds in
this state. His wife and a son, E. S.
Boardman, survive him, also one daugh-
ter.

Ciuistmas Forecast.

Orders for Christmas are coming quite
freel_v, indications for a ru,sl)ing trade
were never better; let us ho])e that our
florists will not be disappointed in their
expectations. A large number of plants
have been disposed of every day during
the week, but most of these are not to be
delivered until December 24. Flower-

ing plants seem to have the preference
and as these are quite abtindant, no one
is sorry, but prices are not extravagantly
high on any of them. Otherwise the
week past brought nothingextraordinary.
There were a few small dinner decora-
tions and also the usual funeral work,
but no special events worth notice oc-
curred, though our storemen and every-
bod}- else have been rather busy with
preparations for Christmas trade Cut
flowers of every description seem to be
short by present indications, and our
commission man only smiles without say-
ing a word when inquiry is made as to the
probable supply; maybe he knows better.

K.

FIRE INSURANCE.

At the adjourned meeting of the Flor-
ists' Fire Association, the following per-
sons were elected directors: E. H. Michel,
St. Louis; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Elmer

D. Smith, Adrian, jNIich; w'm. Scott,
Buffalo, N. Y.; John G. Esler, Saddle
River, N. J.; M. A. Patton, Tewksbury,
Ma.ss.; E. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.;

E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind.; Adam
Graham, Cleveland, O.; W'. F. Gude,
Washington, D. C; L- L. May, St. Paul,
Minn.; P. J. Berckmans, Augusta. Ga.;
W. J. Yesey, Fort Wayne, Ind.

W. J. Yesey was elected secretary. The
by-laws as printed were adopted with im-
material changes and with some formal
additions, the principal of which are:
First, requiring the directors to till all va-
cancies occurring during the year. Sec-
ond, permitting all directors to vote on

questions submitted in writin,g by letter.

Two or three of the gentlemen named
as directors have not yet completed their
applications for vacancies, but have made
informal application therefor. Unless
thej- do so, it will lie necessary to sub-
stitute others in their places. You will
also notice that two places are left unfilled
from lack of good names in other ter-
ritory.

Any person in the business s-will be
supplied with a blank application for in-
surance on request.

\V. J. Yesey.

Ft. Wayne, Ind.

NEW CARNATION MRS. S. A.
NORTHWAY.

Being at Geneva, O., on business last
week, 1 visited W. P. Simmons & Co.'s
establishment and had the pleasure of
seeing the new carnation Mrs. S. A.
Northwav. Its habit of growth is very
strong and vigorous, the flowers are
largeand extremely fragrant, the color is
white with a lovely shade of pink. In
my estitnation it has all the qualifications
necessary to make it a fir.st class fanc}'
carnation. It is the most productive car-
nation I have ever seen. No doubt this
variety is fully equal to ifny of the older
sorts that Simmons has originated.

Fred Schneider.

Cleveland, O.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Decembek 23. 1897

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207

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

I dm now established

in my new quarters and am in Ijetter
shape than ever to handle your orders.

Growers

will serve their own interests by cor-
responding with me before sending

el.se where Consignments solicited .

Not interested in any greenhouses.
Square dealings and prompt returns
guaranteed.

Send for my
Weekly Quotations

issued every Saturday — free on ap-
plication.

TELEPHONE MAIN

4337

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS

CIT FLOWERS ^' 5^"*!?'P'' ^^-

tnlCAGO.

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale riorist...

The ripht kind >>t stock. p.K-ki;a in thr right way.
<h'li\ (MM'd at tlif right time, aud at thr right prircs,

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

REINBERQ BROS.
GROWERS OF CirFLOWERS.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

We can IIH all idersnii shmt notjee with aU leading
varieties of Ku^es aitil Ciniatiiuis, We alt- head
■ luaiters l(.r tine A.MEltlC.W BEAI'TIKS (;iveiis
:i I Ml and oil viii.-e yourselt,

SALESROOM 51 WABASH AVE. ■ CHICAGO.

Headquarters

for....

HIGH-GRADE

Florists' Flower Seeds and Bulbs

Our General Wholf.sale Seed Catalogue will be issued aliout Jan. 1st. 1898.
Send u.s vour address and w e will mail one to you.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.

SEED GROWERS HND
IIVIPORTE t^S

50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW CORK.

BEGONIAS

At Half Price to Close Out. All Entra Fine PlanU.

Tliiirstonii. :i'n-iiii-h ai^z.. 40c. : *3,00 per 11)0

Tburstonti. 3'i-iiich doz., :Wc.: J2..W per 100

A. Guttata, 3Vi-inch rioz.. tOc. : J3.00 per 100

Feasti. ami four other Idnds, 40c per dozen;
*:i.oo p.-f 100.

A. J. BALDWIN,

Newark, Ohio.

A. G. Prince &

Telephone

Company .'* "'' Sphagnum Moss

r"'"/ HINSDALE ROSE CO. | A very select qnalitv, 7.=,c per bale. 10

WHOLESALE CLT ELOWFRS A^D
ELORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ery select qimlity, 7oc per bale. 10
bale-. $6.00.. Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Wn'tL- luf prlcu.s_uu cur lot.s.

I A Source of

I Danger

^ Is ji i'hiut Fon.i tiuit iM,ntiiins ACIDS. Do you

^ furnish yunr custuniors with such an article"?

^ Better not. A few of tlic good points In our

5 Excelsior Food—

35 FREE from Odor.

^ FREE from Coloring matter.

^ FREE from Acids. Perfect soluliility.

3; We furnish a liooklet "The Window Garden." hy

^ Klien E. Kexford. Floral Editor of the ."Ladies'

^ H«inu' Journal." Have you purchased your Plant

5 Food for Fall and Winter trade? If not, write us.

^ ft'r |)riees and terms.

I The Walker Fertilizer Co.

Clifton Springs, S. Y.

208

The Weekly Florists' Review^

Uecembkk-28. 1807.

TELEGRAPH CODE.

In telegraphing orders to any of the
wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the
following code:

Assume— Do not answer If cannot fill order.

Ahrogate— In case you cannot till order, telegraph
at oiire.

Aiitu-ipate— Answer at once, stating wbether you
can or cannot liil order.

/.inbitioii— If you can only partially fill order, do
so, and reply, stating what.

Aiiiuiral— Order must he sent on train lueuttoned
only.

Ambulance— Want all of order tilled or none, and
prtiiniit answer hack.

Atljat'eiit - If cannot send on train mentioned, next
one will do,

Atlable— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex-
press messenger on train.

I>ecorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned,
send all you cai., and send balance on next tralu.

A<iuii8.sion— This order la a substitute fur my
regular order.

Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified,
you may substitute according to your bejt judg-
ment.

An<'fstor — This order Is an addition to my regular

nrdrr.

Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted
for white.

Affection— Fill If possible, even at extra expense.

Fal>ricate— Flowers ordered are to he re-elilpped
to a difitauce, therefure buds must be cut specially
close.

Fortunate — Select extra stock and charge accord
Ingly.

Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second-
cla.ss tliiwers. If at reduced price.

Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota-
tion, do not send goods, but telegraph.

Forgery— This order countermands all previous
orders,

Formation-Add these Items to the order which
you already buve, but In case tirst order Is already
shipped, cancel this addition.

Flamingo— We are In a bad pinch; send us some-
thing to lielp us out, even If of poor ciuallty.

Flocking Have scut mall order; If not yet re-
ceived, f-eiid fullowlug at ouce, and cancel mall or-
der when received.

Foraging- This order Imludes all Items previously
ordered and wanted for this date.

Superior— Can use x.methlng especially fine, and
am willing U> pay accordingly.

Skip— If you are out. buy tlie best you can; we ac-
cept risk of getting "plekled" stock.

Corporal—If cannot send on night train, morning
Train will do.

THE CODE BELOW WILL BE l^SED

IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN

NECESSARY.

Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stuck Is
scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you.

Lecture— Our store was closed yesterday when
your telegram came. Received It this morning.
Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter-
manded at once.

Willing— Cannot sbip on train mentioned. Will
send on next train possible to-day.

Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance
scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day.

Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day. If you want or-
der filled tsame order) to-morrow, wire us at
once.

Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to be had.
Will ship unless countermanded by o*clock.

Fundament— Stock named In this telegram has
been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by
telegram, will be sent on

KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED.

Keep the dealer from whom you order
flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock
for which you have the largest sale.
Write him as fully as possible when you
have time to devote to the matter. Keep
tim fully advised as to the needs of your
trade. He will then know uuich better
how to fill your telegraphic orders. He
■will know whether to send you the best
in the market at the top price or to send
you a fair grade at a more moderate
price. The dealer is an.xious to please
you but often his information is meagre.
Make this information as full as possible
by mail and your telegraphic orders will
be filled more to your satisfaction.

48" BRIGHTON, MASS.

-'Sji* ' Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country

PLACE HOLIDAY ORDERS

FOR KELSEY'S BRILLIANT

6recn and Bronze 6alax Ccavcs and Leucothoe

Finest Leaves and Chi*,aii^ H/Mn and avoid ihe coming

Fatking. ^praV> H^W rush. Prices:

or |i.

■ I, III

•fl.ilO; .').(H.M.I

TERMS, CASH

Sbi|»iticiil,s triirii
Boston or NoMli
Carolina

<:;A1-A\- liiri.'"- ur sniJill, <'i(l

lots at ;:.(■.
J.KUCOTIKK srilAYS-prr UH),75e.: per 1,0(H), Sd.Oti.
■\Vbolcs!il"'is sii|ipiic(l »t very ppeelal rates.
] :ini parking' itrl^'insil Assorted Cases for Florists as follows:

Crtse A. .'i.iHio (tiiIhx. iissorti-d sizes and colors, for ^S.T.i.

Case 15. Snmr as Ciis!' A and ypp Lencotba- Sprays ad-
(ll[ion:il. tor $,^.^(l. '

Vhsv ('. ID, mill (ialax. nssorti-d sizes and colors. $7.50.

(iivc <\piirit sbippliit-'rllicciioiis, iMlicrwisel use best judgnuMii. Telejjraph
*>r<l«Ts Havi' time. ()r<UT one or more cases as above; or in very large cases,
Galax by thousiinds, i-oior iind size; Leucothte Sprays by hunilreds or thousands.
Samples and full iiifnrinaiion free.

Addre!-s all roninuinicalious to the INTKODI'CER,

HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1150 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass.

Jadoo Fibre Grows Prize-Winners

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE

New Geranium Mme. Bruant

1 :ini tililf to now fniiii^h tlii^ u oiult-i I ii I ili-tiiK-I
vancl\ by tliu hiindieil ;iiid tli-jiitsaiul. No Flori.st
cnn be wUlioiitlhis v,.iieiy, beinp certainl.v tlietin-
ewt pliiiit novelly of the yeai-. .\ large vv-Jl rooted
j,toek ready now. Shipped to any i-a t of the Union
l>v mail or expre s. prep id. 7.V per doz.; 83 00 per lUO;
f 3.T 01) per 1000. Casli with order. Order at once, no
better stock can be lind. Address

FRED SCHNEIDER, 751 Cranford Rd., Clevelantt 0.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to give it that trial — the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

rPOVES^

8. J. RUSSELL. 203 Summit Ave.

JERSEY CITY, N. d.

J HEADQUARTERS for J

^ American BeautieS ^

i BASSEH & WASHBURN, Chicago A

December 23, 1.S97.

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,UARTER5
FOR -

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66 M^^/i5///a v£.: C ///c /I O C/,

ij

Lily of the Valley

From the finest cold storage pips. They are an extra choice lot of

flowers, large bells with plenty of deep greeu foliage.

Note the price, S4.00 per hundred

Harrisii Lilies

Well grown, very large flowers, good long stalks. They are the
best in the market. Price .. .$15.00 per hundred; $2.50 per dozen

Asparagus Plumosus

Good strong strings. Price .50c per string

Smilax

Heavy long strings. Price $1.50 per dozen

Bassett & Washburn,

Greenhouses and Residence:
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone \o. 10.

Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Ukckmbei! -J;!. ISilT.

^

MUM

'Mim.

Holiday
Price List

-^■ii»;-i;.-»s

^ WS ^ WIS gj? J<^ ^ ST)? J!9? ^ ^ ?^ ^

^ti^ s^i;^;;^ £i>)>j{f^ ^j^ t6ii^ s^i:^ j;^

Aiucriniii Hcautius. long. . ."."..Oil -1(10.(10

■• 24-iii. long .">0.(HI

•■ lo-ill, Inllg »I.(I0

•■ 10-iii. long --'(I.OO

Mai(l>. Hiiilcs, Mrtfcii-s . ..IL'.OO- ir).00

I'crli-s (i.OO- lU.OO

Caniatioiis. long 2.50- 8.00

•• fancy 4.0(1

Valk-y. honii'grown. long strm's 4.00

Koniaiij;, Narcissus 8.00- 4.00

('alias. Harrisiis in.OO- -Jil.OO

Ailiantuni. Stcvia To— 1.5(1

Mignonette, Ilt'liotrope. . . . -,'.00— 3.00

Violets 1.0(1— 2.00

Smilax. line 10.00— li'.flO

Common Ferns. ])er KXKl. . . _' 00

^ s<^ Rj? st^ pj? rt^ r9? siis f^ s<^ 8^ Jt^ ?^

OUR SPECIALTY:

Roses AND
Carnations

Store Open till 7 P. M.

Sundays till 12 Noon.

126.....

Dearborn Street
Chicago

WHOLESALE.

I

FLOWERS

Florists' supplies funiishecJ at lowest prices.
Remember our \'alley — none better — home
grown.

Give us your orders and
Save time^ delay and money.

We aim to please.
, - Write for special quotations on large orders

'^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Dkce.mbek 28. 1897.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

211

FERNS

Bv Express at Our Risk.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

< MILWAIKEE, WIS. )

?8

I THE COTTAGE GARDENS,;:

*] ^^.QUEENS. L. \.:^\^ V

I Specialties in Carnations. Chrysan= '^■
I thcmums. Cannas, Geraniums, 9^
, Dahlias. SEND V>H OUK PRICE LIST. '%

EVERGREENS

Specimens for Po's and Winter Decorations.
Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE. - BUCKS Co.. - PA.

...AZALEA INDICA...

»VE liav>- -.1 laiRe assortment of all the leadint: varieties ubiili we make tliis spi eial oBer for ev>sh
'' 10 to Vi in. crowns, full of buds. JS.-tO per doz. K! to IS in. crowns. 50 els each; $5.50 per doz.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Green Streets. UTICA, NEW YORK.

ALM

&,e€^

„ „ ^, IWl. 1000 3000.

Cocos TVeddcllana Sl.2.i $10.00 $27..W

Musa Ensetc i.as 10.00 27.50

J. L. SCHILLER,
AOAE.JAlh Street. N?w York.N.Y.

-or Sale by
Seed Stores.

K..r Free
I'.iinfihl. 1
w Tile to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, kv.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Lapr&Hurrell

^^^ ORCHID
S^ GROWERS AND
IMPORTERS

SIMMIT, N. J.

Correspondence Solicited jt-jt.M-M-M-J*-Mjtjt

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

1'lHEl.T RECEIVERS OF

CAPE FLOWERS

WRITE IIS for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST., NEW YORK.

212

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

Deckmber 23. 1H9T.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

In my notes in issue of the Review for
December 9, upon reference I find I got
somewhat mixed on the order of carna-
tions being grown by L. E. Marquisee,
and wish to correct tlieni to read thusly:
Amongst the large number of seedlings
are several which a few years since would
be placed on the market but are now not
considered worth disseminating, the
standard being here set high.

There is one, however, in his collection
that certainly possesses superior merit. If
this variety on sufficient trial (this is its
second year), proves to be as good as it
promises. Mr. M. intend^ to place it upon
the market. It is a rich, soft pink, an
ideal shade, verj' large and full, of
strong, robust habit, and, in the midst of
others that are diseased, perfectly healthy.
It is apparently very free aid the fiowers
are borne on strong stems.

This, while deservedly considered the
cream of the collection, has a strong rival
in another pink named The Ideal, a vari-
ety which closely resembles that old fa-
vorite, Grace Wilder, and is highlv pro-
lific. W.' M.

HARTFORD, CONN.

Jno. Coombs says he met quite recently
someone who reported that the lilies
they had supplied this season were free
from disease. He regrets he purchased
none from that party and has forgotten
his name, and would like to communicate
with him, as a large proportion of those
he has are badly diseased.

This woeful cr\' unfortunately is gen-
erally heard, and the firm who can guar-
antee a bulb which will not develop dis-
ease should have a "cinch." Now, in-
stead of our generous government sup-
plying free seeds and thus sowing germs
of discontent, well deserved, would make
an exhaustive trial of bulb growing in
the region of Southern California, if
successful, what a source of joy it would
be to the grower and dealer also. Turn-
ing from the di.seased lilies I saw a pretty
lot of violets. Meteors and Bridesmaids,
healthy, vigorous stock, second crops of
smilax and asparagus all in first-class
shape.

D. A. Spear is receiving some fine aza-
leas and roses from A. N. Pierson, Crom-
well, w-ho reports the grafted method an
entire success. W. M.

Ficus Elastica

$25.00 FOR 100 FEET.

Yoiin? Plants, top cuttinirs. in ;^-inch
pjts. three to six leave.s.' $15.00 per
100.

ALSO....

Canestakes

Ten 10 twelve feet, at $3.00 per l.ono-
S25.00 per 10.000.

CASH WITH ORDER...

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

T New Light
I Colored

I

I

SIMMONS'

CARNATION

Mrs. S. A, Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence ihiin we did Portia, Silver Spray.
Tidal Wave. Daybreak. Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing' that it will become cs ^reat
a cut tlower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower wiih perfect calyx and exira strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful soft slell pink Ijecoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in rotation. We shall c
1st. Price. ^Id iK) per HXi: *7=i.00 per 1000.

I commence to ship soon after Jan'y

Md Bruant. Md. Jaiilen. Pleure Poitevine. J. Rieaud. and J. Sallier.
;'4-in. pot plants. ^iS.OO per 100. Rooted cuttings. $3.00 per 100: $25.00
per HUH) Ouv •superb stock of all the tinest sorts. 2i'4-in. pot plants, named. $'i5.00: unnamed,
.T^-.'don per ptoo. Rooted cuttings. i^I2.o0 per liiOO.

A grand lot of summered-over ^toclv in small pots that will make early
bloomers, .-f S 00 per 10*1

Fuchsias.

Atl Rooted Cuttings Cash uith Order.

Our Prite List describes mans other fine plants. Send for it.

I Geraniums.

t

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I

s

I

I W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio, j

THE NEW PRIMROSE YELLOW

Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania

The Imest Clir.vHaiithemuni lurcut bluum.s
or exhibition ever introduced.

50c Per Hundred $ 35. CO

$5.00 Per Thousand 250.00

Fifty at one hundred, and five hundred at one thousand rates.

Hugh Graham,

104 So. Thirteenth Street. Philadelphia. Pa.

Originator and Introducer.

Each

Per Dozen

FIREFLY !

RWM.MM,V.M.V."»»''""f»''V.«.'MW,«W.W,

Ceo. Hancock 6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

.... A RUST-PROOF CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF. It
is as prolific as Wm. Scott, of good size and form,
and its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We have
tested it four years. Our stock also includes all the
novelties of '97 and '98. Send for prices.

FINE STRINGS

12i CENTS.

SMILAX

A. J. BALDWIN. Newark. 0.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

ERTILIZE

Madefrom VIIUilK >'l«illT .siiii. by steam

process — strr AdnIterKted. Complete fertil-
izer. Soluble, quick in action. Combines all
the Elements for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant
to handle. Try Sample Bag, 100 lbs., $1.50.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO., Inc,
1822 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

Deckmkkk 2H. 1S9T.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

213

New Carnations.

New Chrysanthemums.

White Cloud. An excellent commercial white, .strong, vig'orous habit.

lai'K'- Iriiirrunt flower, long, strong stem, early and cousiant bloomer.

A. ('. S. certitieate.
Gold Nugfget. Conceded the best yellow ever grown, color clear and

deep, only slightly marked with red. Laige flower, strong stems and

vigorous "habit. Early and continuous bloomer. Missed A C. .S. cer-

titlcate by one point for lack of fragrance.
New York (Ward). Bright cerise pink, strong vigorous habit, constant

tilniiiiHT. Certihcaie.
Mrs. James Dean (Ward). Clear silvery pink, strong vigorous habit

large lluucr. constant bloomer. Certilicate.
John Young- (Ward). White deeply fringed fragrant flowers, strone

grower, free bloomer. A first class commercial variety.
Eon Ton (Ward). Bright warm scarlet, strong habit resembling Portia,

large flower, stift stem.
Prices for above varieties: ¥2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; ^7nM per 1000.

Mrs. C. H. Peirce. A soft deep yellow of greatest commercial value.
Large flower uf globular form, with straight petals slightly curved at
tip. " Full to center and of greatest substance, good stem and heavy
foliage- Recomiiiendt'd for certificate by N. C. S., scoring commercial
scale: Boston '.*!, Philadelpliia Hit, Cincinnati 87. Chicago 90.
;-:.^c each: *3..S0 per doz.: *25.00 per 100.

Snow Queen. A commercial white. Large, nicely finished rounded
flower, full to center, good substance, stem and foliage. N. C S. cer-
tificate .=.iic each: $.=..00 per doz.: $3J>.00 per 100.

Merry Christmas. The best and latest of all whites. A well formed
flower of style of Mutual Friend but of much greater substance, and
full to center. Dec. 20th to Jan. 1st.

.3lic each; $3..=.0 per doz, ; $2a00 per 100.

We have all the principal 1891
lowest prices

Novelties and other standard varieties at

SEND FOB DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIST.
BEADY JANUARY. 1898-

!
j

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind.

DREER'S RELIABLE
FLOWER SEEDS !SrSv

We keep the Best of Everything. ^<^< Get a Catalogue, free.
Here are a few items for immediate sowing:

Alyssum. Little Gem. trade pkt.. 10c. Per oz., SOc.

Cyclamen Per. Giganteum. $1.00 per 100seed.s. $8.00 per 1.000.

Uraciena Australis trade pUt., 30e. Per oz., $1.50

Dracivna Indivisa " 15c. '" .40

Dracaena Indlvisa Lineiita •" 20c. " .75

Lobelia. Crystal Palace Compacta " 40c. " 2.00

Mignonette. Allan's Defiance "■ 25c. " 1.00

Mifjnonette, Machet— .select " 15c. " .50

Salvia Bonfire (Clara Bedman) '• 50c. " 2.50

Verbena, Dfeer's Mammoth " 40c. " 1.75

Vinca. Rosea mixed, etc., etc '• 20c. ■ 75

HENRY A. DREER, lu chestnut st., Philadelphia.

Make the work of ventilating
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

FIRST-CLASS STOCK!!

NONE BETTER ON THE MARKET.

Koi.tfil riittings ..f (ifianiiinis. l->,3 for Jl.OO; 110.00
(nT 1,1100. Kooteil eiit tint's .>l Cai jutions. vin for 81.00;
^liiilOper 1.000. Rout^-ii .iittiiik's ut F'irk'et-Me Not and
llt't'onia Argentea Kiiitalii. 8-,MiO per 100. Cyflamen Gi
ti;uiiteiun. 3-ln.. *5.00 per 100. Cut bluoms of Carna-
tions.$2,00 per 100. Write for quotations on Young-
Roses, CJeraniunis, Coleus. Alternantheras, and any
Ijedding stot'k vou may need for spring delivery.
I'KtcES WILL SUKPRISF: YOU.

CEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N.J.

VERBENA

IMPROVED MAMMOTH.

Now crop seed of lliiw magnificent strain. Highly
iniprovod. of the vei-y largest size of flowers aud
finest colors. The finest mixture in cultivation.

Per trade pkt., 25 cts.; 3 pkts., 60 cts.; 6 pkts., 31.00.

A pkt. (if the new compact dwarf Alyssum added

tn e\ ery order.

.lOHX F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

o* Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers and thereby oblige the Publishers..^*

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KANSAS CITY.

The first issia- of the RKViiiw was a
genuine surjjrise, and the one just to
hand is even better than the first. The
general introduction is all right. It makes
us acquainted with men we read about
but seldom see, especially we poor fellows
in the West that are too poor to travel.
It is truly gratifyini; to receive what you
are giving us, something good and sub-
stantial—articles on orchids, hardy stuff,
and a hundred and one good things that
can be used in our business profitably.

Trade is very quiet, very little doing in
societv, and, worse still, no funeral work
of any account. Roses are offered from
50 cents to #1.50 per dozen.

Arthur Newell has just issued his first
cut flower list, and the towns in Missouri,
Kansas, and Nebraska are flooded with
them. Arthur says his stamp bill is
awful, and when his orders come in will
have to get him a shipping clerk.

The chrysanthemum is gone. Some
report they were (). K., and many more
say not like former years. The large
blooms were most in demand. Things
look like Chri.stmas now with green and
holly in all the stores. S.

DES MOINES, lA.

The annual meeting of the Des Moines
I'lorists' Club was held Monday evening,
Dec. 13th, when the following officers
were elected: Peter Lambert, president;
John Lorenz, vice-president; Julius
Liedig, treasurer; J. T. D. Fulmer, secre-
tary. The club will most likely attend
the convention at Omaha in a body and
from present talk there will be no lack of
enthnsia.sni.

The State Horticultural Societv met in
our city Dec. 14th. J. T.' D. K.

ADIANTUM FERNS.

Mr. Washburn, of Bassett iV: Washburn,
Chicago, notes less call for cut fronds of
adiantum ferns and expresses the opinion
that the large use of the foliage of the
plant upon which the flower grew is re-
ducing the demand for other foliage. The
call for asparagus is good, however, and
this is probably also taking the place of
ferns to some extent.

Carnations ^

Rooted euttinKs of both stundarU
varieties and novelties at popular
prices ^_^^_^

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

50.000 SMILAX ;^.«pe^/:;;s:::^^''"™^

GERANIUMS ;v,-:::j-,';;r Sn.'r^!:;,?;,?^':.™^

(.■ash witli theordfi-.

FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City. N. J.

Please mention tlie Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Mayor Pingree Carnation.

4' ..'«'..'« ■.■■*_

AN UNDOUBTED

SUCCESS.

j Our next
Tntrcduction...

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THIS MEANS THAT WE HAVE
OTHER GOOD SEEDLINGS.

Will make its debut at the
meeting of the American
Carnation Society in Chicago
next February.-.'*-.''-'*..'*

Look for it. And there
are some others in sight-.''s«"

JOHN BREITHEYER & SONS,

Qratiot and Miami Aves.

DETROIT. niCH.

£xpencnce$ with
Carnations jp^

.<•* READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES:

ADRIAN, MICH.

\
ALBERT M. HERR, j

LANCASTER, PA. j
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Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

CARNATIONC
NEW ROSE

Mr.s. ll'iKEi'.i ti.\i;i:KTi llviiiaii Tha

Uifli. soft iJliik. BL-st iiitrnductiuii ot n-cciit years.

Orders bookt-cl now. Delivery Marcli 15, isns.

Correspondence Solieited.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Maryland.

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volumes. Price. $20-00.

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CHICAGO.

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WALLINGFORD, CONN.

Man's greatest friend jet bitterest foe
— fire — wrought sad havoc with the green-
houses and stock of George H. Rowden,
caused by a drunken liobo who gained
entrance through a door which had been
forgotten to lie locked. The result has
caused a peck of trouble, for whilst in-
sured to a certain extent the loss of stock
and consequent business will take time
to recoup, Mr. Rowden surveys the
wreck philosophically and is pitching in
with might and main to get fixed up
again as .soon as possible.

He relates a humorous incident asso-
ciated with the boilers, of which he has
two, a Scollay and Hitchings, both of
which were blowing off on his arrival in
great shape. He does not know which
made the most noise, but almost imme-
diately afterward the chimney stack fell
on the back of Hitchings (boiler), break-
ing it. but considering it had done steady
service for seventeen years, this wasn't to
be wondered at, so that a duplicate w. s
at once ordered, and instead of being run
.separately, as was the old one, has been
connected with the Scollay and both will
have an eijual show.

This is the opportunity for the drum-
mer, especially he of a commiserating
turn, barring a representative of a pot
firm, who will not be able to get in his
work for some time, owing to an abund-
ance of pots, which were about the only
things that survived the heat. W. M.

NEW HAVEN, CONN.

Smith T. Bradley aibnitted with the
army of visitors at his opening a splen-
ilid black specimen of the feline race, and
whilst he does not believe in charms
neither will he in hoodoos, as business
has been first-rate ever since. A hand-
■some new sign across the front of the
office contains nmch gilt, and whilst all
that glitters is not gold, in this instance
the gold (and bills) flow underneath it.

S. H. Moore was working upon a large
sago wreath upon which Bridesmaid roses
were being placed. He tells me this is a
\er3- popular thing just now, having made
up several already this season. Perle or
Meteor look e.xceedingly rich upon the
dark green background.

R. Veitch it Son deplore the loss of
their late worthy assistant, Mr. Rowan,
the notice of whose death was recorded
last week in this paper.

Jno. Champion & Co. have a fine lot of
carnations, particularly Scott and Mc-
Gowan, for Christmas. W. JI.

GOLD FISH

...Fine Healthy Stock...

Medium to hirne size. $111.00 per 100. Cash with
order. No charge for shipping cans.

Gold Fi.sh can be shipped by Express thous-
ands of miles with safety and are a profitable
and attractive stocli to handle.

rull Iiine of Aquaria Supplies.

Keenan's Seed Store

6II2-6II4 Wentworth Ave., CHICAGO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Holiday Price List.

Subject to Change Without Notice.

Roses, .Vmerican Beauties. 1st grade $100.00

Roses. American Beauties. 2nd grade TS.OU

Roses, Amei'ican Beauties, 3rd grade SO. 00

Roses. American Beauties. 4th grade 2.=i.00

Roses. Meteor and ICaiserin . , - .$l:i.O') to *1.^.00

Roses, Brides and Maids 12,00 to ln,00

Ro.-es, Perles 8,00 to 10.00

Roses. Woottons lO.lXI to 12.00

Carnations. Common 4.00 to .^.00

Carnalions, Fancy S,(KI to t),00

Violets 2.00 to 2.S0

Smilax la.lWto 20.00

Adi^nium Ferns 100

Common Fer'is, per 1000, ,$2.00 .2.")

Romans 3.00 to 4,00

Valley S,00 to 6,00

Harrisii Lilies 18,00 to 20,00

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

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Cut
Flowers

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

Tel. Main 1811.

41 Wabash Avenue,
CHICAGO.

Texas Seed and Floral Co.

Wholesale Florists

Consignments of Choice Roses and Carnations Solicited.

We get Top Prices, Make Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. TRY IS.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING AS LONG AS THEY LAST:

Rooted Cuttings d-rauiums in choice ikmhccI ♦. Sirong Field (irowu Kverblooming Roses at

varieties at $1.50 per no, •« $12,.i0 per KH],

Hibiscus, 2'i-inch fine plants at W.OO per 100, % Fine Roses from 2i».inch pots, in allot the lead-
Lemon Verbenas, 2' -inch fine plants at $4,i«i % ing varieties, at iiS,.^ per 100.

l)er 100, •, Stuck Plants, AIHTniiiilhcra, at WOO per IIKI

TEXAS SEED and FLORftL 60. ^"o^irAL'TEx.

SAMIEL S. PENNOCK,

WHOLESALE
FLORIST fe»i*»>

1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Bet wren Chcslniit and Market Streets,

tin.' si, „ I; ..I ROSES, VALLEY,
CARNATIONS, SMILAX,
Etc., coining in, of which we can
nil orders on the shortest notice,

EXTRA FINE

STOCK OF BEAUTIES.

[,,ocal and Long Distance
Phone 5210.
Open until 8 p. .m.

Cinerarias and Caiceolarias,

We have a superior strain
of these beautiful plants.

Cinerarias, 2Vj in.
Cinerarias, 3-in, -
Calceolarias. 214-in.

*2.00 per 100
:!,IHI per UK)
a, 00 per 100

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

Cityand Green Sts UTICA, N. Y.

For Sale-Cut Flowers

M^rricciic paper white G.
''*" CISSUS per hundred, . ,$1,7.t

Terms— cash with order,

MISSES WILSON, - Montgomery, Ala.
Mildred Street.

TOO

GERAMIM

PRETTY

..Mfl^RS..

TO
SELL!

■-• itJL-li tt"i^. i'l-iii per doz.
(';ish with ordtT.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

WaynesborOt Pa.

•t WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST I

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\ Bassett & Washbirn, \

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

217

Prompt

Attention

To

All

Shipping
Orders

I CAN FURNISH

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NEW YORK.

Price List on Application.

IN ANY VARIETY AND QUANTITY

♦ ♦♦♦

, Jor the new year

NEW LONDON, CONN.

This trip I happened to fnid that G. O.
F. (Grand GUI Florist) Jno. Spalding in a
reminiscent mood, and as a consequence
a chat was in order. It is apparently an
easy matter for this veteran of past four-
score to carry one back fifty years or
more, surveying the history of our pro-
fession particularly, and kindred matters
incidently and summarily, to express the
opinion that we are yet but in infancy
and will accomplish even greater feats
than have vet been done. Marvelous to
my mind is the fact of our friend's
youth and vigor, keeping in touch with
the leading topics of the day and putting
to shame many of the "up-to-date" young
men of the period. The house he has
lived in for so many years (it was built in
1737) carries its burden of years as lightly
as its venerable owner. W. M.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

SITUATION WAXTED-A tburougblv capable and
expt'rieuced man wit*hes a position in charge of
n private place. Address W. P. Kelley, .5546 Ellsi
avenue, Chicago.

CITTATIOX WANTED— By a reliable, industrlouji
t^ ymiug man in park or private place. Single, 2;i
years of age; seven years' experience; good refer-
ences. Address G, care Florists' Review.

^ITUATION WANTED— As foreman or propagator.
►-^ Good wages or share of profit. Address.

PLANTSMAN, care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED — By an Englishman of
twenty years' experience as a successful grower
of Hoses, Carnations and Violets, in the New England
States. Best of reference. Married. Address, E.
Close, No. 9 Lincoln St., Newton, Mass.

ITl'ATRiN WANTED— By single man. six years

xperience in a commercial gi-eenhouse: best of

Address Robert Belmont. 27 City

n e

reference. Age '21
Street, Utlca. N. Y

WITUATION WANTED — Commercial, semi-com-
•^^ merclal or private; 15 years' experience in the
finest private and commercial houses of England and
tlH' European continent; 4 years in U. S.; married.
Address J. Macfarlane, >Iadison, N. J.

\\^ANTED— New or second-hand glass. Must be
» » cheap for cash. Must be 14 inches in width, any
length will do. E. L. CHARLES, 1.521 No. Hlgb-st.,
(.'olumbus, Ohio.

OITUATION WANTED— A young man would like

10 pii.siiiun a^ traveliiig sah-snian or would accept
pi'sltinn in giet-n house ; ■■xprrienced: goodrefereuees,
Ad<lre>t- E. W. Kali^cb. 4.->os Delmar Av.. St. Louis, Mu.

have grown mushrooms for market for last 6 years;
uuexcepilonable references. Address H. R. Fisher, Wi5
Clinton St.. Milwaukee, Wis.

AV" ANTED— Partner, in Chicago, with $1.01)0 cash,
'V to take half interest in a well established paying
fiorist and greenhouse business; experienced man
preferred. Address L. F., care Florists' Review.

CITUATION WANTED— As gardener or general
i-^ manager, to take ehargi- of gentleman's estate;
understands his liuslness thiiri>uglily ; 30 years' expe-
rience; good references; only those wanting a first-
class man need apply. Address ■"Reliable," care
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— Well recommended yout-g
O man. German; good grower of palms, ferns and
other pot plants. Ad. Competent, care Florists' Rev.

(JITUATION WANTED— By single young man as
10 assistant to foreman on commercial place; expe-
rienced; good habits; industrious: good references.
Address F'lorlst, care Carrier No. 1, Newark, Wayne
County, New York.

SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman by a
thorough, competent, practical man; grower of
roses, carnations, mums, violets and general cut
flowers; 20 years' experience; aged 39; married; good
references. Ad. J. H. D.. IT Graut St., Cleveland, O.

SITUATION WANTED— By practical gardener and
- florist (American, single) as teacher of hortieul-
lure and elementary botany in a public institution.
Address Teacher, care The Florists' Re^ iew, Chicago.

CITUATION WANTED— Young lady with experi-
O ence desires position in florist store. M. O. B.,
care Florists' Review.

TVTANTED- Young man to take entire charge of
• V four rose lnuises 75 feet long, modern; board
on place; state wages. W. L. Hucke, Belleville, III.

SITUATION WANTED— By florist; 30 years' expe-
rience; good propagator and maker-upof designs.
Address Florist, care Carrier No. 2, Ottumwa. Iowa.

SITUATION WANTED— A successful rose grower
desires situation as principal grower on large
place or as foreman on medium sized one; references
given. Address Nixon H. Gano. care Florists' Rev

> Per lOii i
f Named Geraniums, a.'i in $2.00 f

> Named Coleus, 214 in 2AX) i

Y Named Begonias, 2"^ in 2-00 "

A Named Cannas, Standard 5.(X> a

f Pansy Plants 60 f

A Clara Bedman Salvia _ 2.00 A

f The Queen Pelargonium 3.00 f

f 30,000 CARNATIONS... ^

f curriNGS NOW ready ^

A Standards A'arieties __ 1.00 A

f 1897 Varieties _ 5.00 W

A Except Lil.v Dean and FloraHilL... 6.00 A

r Triumph. Daybreak and Armazindv 4.1X1 f

; THE MORRIS FLORAL CO. ^^

i MORRIS, ILL. A

Bouquet Green ^eTKil""''- *'•"'

.Snhanniim IV1n«« First quality, SSc per
OpiiayilUIII ITIUSS bale, lO bales $6.00.

Peat *''"'^ p^'' '^'''^' 'i"^'''y ^ n°- '•

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN

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I)KrE5iBEit 33, 1897.

THAT RIGHT HAND.

Herr RedakTEI'r:— I peen hy dot
New York gesterday jjewt-seii. I read
ilein baliers dere. Say deiii vas krade
lieobles. aind id? Vat you call deni, hot
schtuff? I don't gatclidot Iiiglish priddy
veil on sometimes. Eggschplane me dot
voiice. Yen you seen a feller vat ain'd
like you priddy veil und dot feller say
to dem odder fellers: "Say, vou fellers
vatch me mit your beebers; I going ex-
tend dot guy de right hand of fellow-
ship." Yot ish dot?

Say, I been by a feller vonce. He
didn't liked me too much. Ish dot vot
he done by inir? He extend dot right
hand mit fellowship or .someting or
nudder. I dunno. Anyvay I don't see
dot extension quick enough. Ish dot
fellowship \on of deni righd handt cross
hooks mit a counter vot der Gorbett got'
Dem udder fellers says das vas it. I
dunno. I didn't seen no fellowship,
neider no extension und cross jabs mit
counter hooks. I choost sawed some
schtarrs. Den he exchtend dot left hand.
I vos loogin at dem schtarrs. I don't saw
ilot extension at all. You seen dem
chacknifes ven den shut up. I close up
dot vay. Dem udder fellers says dot vas
below de belt. Yat I care for belts?

Eggschplane me dot, if dem vas de
same extemling fellowships hands, oder
if dem righd oder left han<ls extendings
vas has to been below de pelt, oder vat
isch dot any how?

Herzachtungsvoll. H.vxs WuRST.

HAVERHILL, MASS.

C. H. Kaulbach has just put in a Gur-
ney boiler, he is gradually changing to
hot water. The last new house, i.Sxioo
is producing a marvelous crop of
carnations, which with the genial weather
now being experienced, \\\\\ be a gold
mine for Christmas. W. M.

ROStS, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS

or SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN SIOIK s

: WM. F. KASTINO 0^^311,^0

_:' - ~Tr " Florist... 5

( 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N, Y. )
tAlso Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Hire Designs)

Chrysanthemum Stock Plants....

"GEO. S. KALB"

Best early white. J3.00 per doz.: less than dozen
ine each. Buy direct from the introducers.

FISCHER & EKAS,

TOLL GATE, BELAIB AVENUE. BALTIMORE. MD.

CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE

EXTRA STRONG FIELDGROWN PLANTS FOR EASTER FORCING.

We offer an extra fine lot of stion^ fieldgrown plants of the Crimson Rambler Rose
for Easter forcing.

We desire to call the attention of the trade to the great value of this rose as a pot
plant for Easter sales. It is one of the showiest and most beautiful of all hardy plants, but
also makes one of the most beautiful pot plants for florists' sales, and is particularly adapt-
ed for forcing for Easter, having proved one of the most valuable novelties grown for this
purpose. A Boston grower realized ten dollars each for every plant he had.

We can supply an extra fine lot of extra fine plants for potting and growing on for this
purpose— plants four to five feet high, three to four strong canes each— stock in the very
tn St possible shape. These long canes will flower from every joint, and by proper training
and wiuding the plants can be made of immense size, covered with a perfect mass of bloom.
We know of no choicer phxnt for the Easter trade, and florists who do not supply them-
selves with a lot of this stock for this purpose will regret it.

Strong fieldgrown phmts. three to four canes each, four to five feet long. $3.00 per
doz.i *eo.oi) per hundred.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

We alsn offer an unusually fine stock of the very choicest and most desirable varieties
of Hybrid Perpetual Roses for growing for pot plants for fiorists" use for Easter and
spring s;iKs iir f'lr i.ut<l'H.r iilonining. Our stock is unusually strong, and cannot fail to

please. We c:iu supply the fi.
Mrs. John Lainq,
Mme. Gabrielle Luizet,
Baroness de Rothschild,
Prince Camille de Rohan.
Strong IJeUlgrowu plant

tllnwing extra chn
tirich Brunner,
Anna de Diesbach,
Clio,
Alfred Colomb,

s e.Klra heavy, ^'J.u

■ SDl'ts, \'!/,;

Paul Neyron,
Margaret Dickson,
Baron de Bonstetten,
Etc., etc.

GenM Jacqueminot,
Magna Charta*
Marshall P. Wilder.

per liiiz.. $l",',tH) per hundred.

L.

F. R. PIERSON CO. ^wrSr""""""

Send for our Special Price List of Palms and other Decorative Plants.

p^"^^%-^0

"We have not moved"

THE NAME OF OUR STREET HAS
BEEN CHANGED, TO

1612-14-16 Ludlow Street.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

1612-14-16 LUDLOW STREET, - - - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

BETWEEN MARKET AND CHESTNUT STREETS.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., for the Garden and Greenhouse.

advrrtisrm'-nt tl.

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Seeds
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and be
convinced

Decembek 23. 1897

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

219

DREER'S SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER.

Our stock of Palms has never before been so complete at this season of the year as now. forty of our largest houses being filled with stock, from
little seedlings up to specimens 10 ft. hish. Our stock of Kentias, that best of all Palms, is especially fine. Of these we are carrying the largest stock
and best assortment of sizes to tie found in any one establishment in the world.

•Jhi-inch pots

3

4

H

8
9
10
12

le

1 to s

■• 5 to 6
6
li
(i
• ■ fi to 7
•• litoT
■• Sto7

6 to 7

•' «to7

•' 7 to S

tubs S to H

KENTIA BEI-MOBEAITA.

leaves. H to s in. hit-'h — $ iiiu p.-

10 to IJ
15 to IS
32 to 24
24 to 30

30
32 to 36

36
36 to 42
42 to 48
48 to .=>4

54
7 feet

3.00

6.00

. . 1.35e

.. 1.7o

. . 2.00

' 3.0(1

.. 4.00

. . 5.00

.. 7.50

.. lO.lK)

.. .35.00

.. 7.5.01)

ach

iloz. *15 00 per 100
25.00
50.00

BUSHY MADE UF FIiANTS.

«-inch pots, 24 to is inches hii-'h, 4 plants in a pot $ 1.50 eai'h

7 •■ ■• 30 ■■ 4 3.50 ■■

30

48

5.00
10.00

KENTIA FOSSTEBIANA.

2!i-inch pots. 2 to 3 leavt

3

4

6

8
9
9
10
13
12
14
16

3 to 4

4 too

6

i;

tubs
pots
tubs
tubs

12
15 to 18 ■■
30 to 36

36

42

48

.52

60
6 feet big

10

.* 1..50 per doz. I13.00 per 100
. 2.50 ■• 20IH1

. .5.00 ■■ 40.00

. 1.50 each
. 2(K) ■■
. 3.50 ■■
6.00 ••
. 750 ■■
. 10,00 ■■
. 25.IK) '■
. 35.(KI ■■
35 110 •■

BUSHY MADE UF PLANTS.

8-inch pots. 3 plaitts in a pot. 36 to 42 inches high

10 ■• ■• 4 5 feet high

12 ■' •• 5 6 ■• higll

.S 3.50 each
. 10.00 "
. 2,5.00 ■■

8 ,
8

100

very bushy

ARECA I.UTESCEDrS.

inch pots. .Jl.OO per doz., $6.00 per 100. f,5fl.00 per 1000.
■' pots, 2 plants in a pot. 12 to 15 in. high
20 to 24 ■■
28 to 30 "
32 to 36 '■
36 to 42 "
42 to 48 ■■
9 '' ■■ heavy single plants 4 to 5 feet

I-ATAHIA BOBBOmCA.

2-inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves 60 cts. per doz . f 4.iiOper 100, •t3_5.0() per 1000

.$1.25perdoz. flO.OOper
6.00

1.00 each
l.,50 ■■
2.50 ■•
3.00 ■•
5.00 to 6.00 each

3-iuch pots.

3 ■•

4 '■

4to5 ■■ *1.25 ' ■■ 10.00 ■• 80.00

4 too ■• 3.0O ■■ 25.00

5 to 6 •• 18 to20in. high $ n.00 per doz

oto6 ■■ 18 to 24 •• 9.00

6 ■• 24 •• 12.00

6to7 ■■ 26to30 " lo.flO

7 •■ 36 " 30.00

COCOS WEDELIANA.

8 to 10 inches high »2..50 per doz,, $20,00 per 100

10tol2 •■ •■ 3.00 ■■ 25.00

15 " " 5.00 ■' 40.00

36to42 " •' 6.0Ueach

8-inch pots,
9 ■•
9 •■

,30

36

36 to 42

PHCENIX CANABIENSIS.

inches high, bushy

9-lnchpots.5 ft. high,
In tubs. 6

Wn

I.AUBUS NOBII.IS. BAYS.

Standard Shaped.

crowns 15 inches in diameter...
3 ft.
3"/, ft.
■^\ ft. ■■
.■-. ft.

.l|il.7o e : .

, 2..50 ■■ -|

4.00 -J

.* 2.50 each
. 10.00 •■
. 12.00 •■
. 1.5.00 "a
. 40.00 ■•

FYBAMIDAI. SHAPED.

In tubs. 7 ft. high. 32 inches in di;t.meter at base . . .

8 •■ .36 ■■ '■

8 10

.$10.00 each
. 12.00 ••
. 1.5,00 '■

TAFEBING OB CONICAI. SHAPED.

9 ft, I'igh. 36 in, diameter at base, rounded top 12 in. diameter .$2o.00each
8 '■ .54 •■ " ■■ ■■ ■• 30 ■■ ■■ . 40.00 "

PYBAMIDAL SHAPED BOX.

32 to 36 inches high. 15 inchis diameter at ba-c $2..50 each

STANDABD SHAPED BOX.

26 to 28 inches high with t-inwns 12 inches in diatneter $1.00 each

ABAUCABIA EXCELSA.

3 tiers

5-inch pots. 13 to 14 inches high,
24 to 30 '■

.$1.25 each
. 2.00

ABAUCABIA EXCEI.SA GI.AUCA.

o-inch pots, 10 inche
7 •■ ■• 18 to 20

high. 3 tiers. .
4

.$1.25 each
. 2.50 •

ABAUCABIA KOBUSTA COMPACTA.

It is seldom that we are in a position to offer this beautiful dwar
variety in quantity, the stock we offer is very tine.

5-inch pots. 2 tiers, 8 inches high $1,35 each

6 •• " 3 ■■ 10 1,.50 ■■

ADIANTUM FABIiEYENSE.

3-inch pots, tine plants.
4 .

.$3,00 per doz., 120.00 per 100
.. ,o.0« ■' 40.00

. . 9.00 ■■ 70.00

. . I2.IKI '■ 90.00

CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI.

The most graceful and hardiest of all the Tree-Ferns. A variety that
will stand the same treatment as a Palm and a most decorative plant in
everyway. We offer beautiful specimens, 6inch pots. $1.50 each; 7-inch
pots^$2.o0 each; 8-inch pots $;i.oO each.

DRACXtlA BBUAHTI.

A variety that is but little known, dark green foliage, graceful and as
tough as a Rubber-plant; just the thing for retailing at Xmas.

4-inch pots. 10 inches high 30 cents each $3,00 per doz

0 " " 18 ■• " 50 ■• •• 5.00

For a full line Decorative Plants and General Florists' stock, see our QUARTERLY WHOLESALE LLSTof September 1st. If you have no copy
of this or of our SPECIAL DECE.MBER LIST of XEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS, which have been mailed to every Florist in the country, a postal
card will bring duplicates.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

220

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to all concerned. — .A. T. Boddington, New-
York.

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and ought to be in the hands 'of every
wide awake florist. — Fred W. Williams
Stillwater, N. Y.

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In any quuntity. and of the best quality.
Get my prire list before ordering elsewhere.

w.

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H. ERNEST,

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Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

illilliiJapan Lily Bulbs

IN THIRTY VARIETIES

SURPLUS. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM

ri to r-lnch. Extra tine bulbs, per ll*»l. iVUm. net. OBDEK NOW.

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS

tor sprhiiT .lelivery Als() .hi pan Mapifs, Iris K., Trt't' and Ht*rb;n.'fuu>^ l'a'unu.'.s, Caiifornia grown

Flower, Slirub and Tree seeds,

...PALM SEEDS...

Cocos Weddtliana. Musa KnstLi-', I'hiruix. Kriiiia>, vie. v\sparn;^'us Plumosu.s Nanus.
Send for Price Lists and Descriptive Catalogue. Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.

branch:

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,

220 BROADWAY.

(ESTABLISHED 1878.1 NEW YORK.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN

CILTIVATION.

NO RUST OR 1VIIUDE>V.
PSCKED LIGHT HND

Cutlinqs, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per rOOOO. SJITISFHCTION GUaRRNTEED.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

Send for Circular. J_ [_^ DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA.

Fine Pot Plants, S2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted

GOOD STOCK.

Uracfena Indivisa, 6-in . 20 to 24-111. high. Sis |>er HH).

•■ 4M-in., l)^to 20 in.hiprh. strou^,^ 810 pr lOO
PteiisTreinula.ii-iii..stion(r. $'20 piM" 100.
Assoiliil I'lii- .1 and (i-in.. tine. S^pfT (lozi'ii.
PanH.MHi- I f il I-, :i in., stionc. 97 pt-r liiu.

AdiiiiiliMii r ■;ituiii, ::-in,,SlJ per 100.

Gi-fvilUa K..l.u>tii.4 in.. $f. pt-r 100.
Carnations. Hora Hill, rooted cutting:?. So per 100,
Geranium, Mme. Bruant, 2K-in,,$4 per 100.
S. A. Nutt,2'-..-in.,$.'i per 100.
LaFav.ii it,.. -' . m ^:; p.i 100.

.S. A. NiiM 1 ii iiM^-;,*-JO per 1.000.

Mme. s,,li. I ..i 'III -■: p, r 100.
Geraniums. «tanii;uil \aiiL(iL?, J' . iileh pots, StL*;"i,00

per 1.000.
Rose Geraniums. 2J4-in.,*;{ per 100.
Chrysanthemums, standard varieties, bench or pot

stock plants, 81 per dozen.
Carnations, rooted cuttings; Lizzie McGowan, 812 per
I.OOO; Paybreak. $I5 per 1,000; Rose Queen. BIO per
1,000. Mapledak-, *.'. per 100.

TERMS, CASH. STOCK IN NO. I CONDITION.

CARL HACENBURCER,

MENTOR, OHIO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY

Manufacturers Of WIRE .* DESIG\S

and Dealers in

m««m«. FLORISTS' .• SIPPLIES

CONCENTRATED J;;;;; J

abnllt -Jl((l 11. >. 1.1 h.lKM-r.i sif

or v\ ii|nirnlliiL^; nil mnre uiu-
bandi.T iin.l i'luMjifr thiui si
a U-ial Kiilloii tin. Tl.r rh.-i

iMi'iTc^Z'S'e;! TOBACCO EXTRACT

should keep it. ^•^^^^^^^m-^^^^^^^m^^mmmm

rol.ac.-n Kx
f 3lldr;;rt*es<iens-
ne Kailon equals

lis; applied by spraytng
1 nf till' nastv MiinkliiK:
■iiisl Send nil., d-'llar for

AUGtST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey Street, New York.

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Get

Acquainted

with your fellow-craftstren.
We will introduce you. E-verv
subscriber to the Florists'
Review is requested to send
to the editor a cabinet size
photograph with name and
address on back, for use in
our

General

Introduction

Page groups of these por-
traits will be published from
time to time until all have
been presented Photos may
be sent in any time, the only
condition being that you be-
come a subscriber tn the
Florists' Review. Address

FLORISTS'
PUBLISHING CO.

530-535 Caxton Building,
Chicago

<iS

December 23, lS9t.

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Jadoo Fibre..
Jadoo Liquid

And your plants will be finer, have larger
blooms, and flower longer,»,,.Sell JADOO
FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID to your
customers and you will find that your
trade will grow larger, , . ♦ ♦ . ,

Prices and Particulars on Application to

The American Jadoo Co.,

817 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

222

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December S3, 1897.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co "J'Jl

AmlillK, E. C -'07

Baker. W.J ari

Baldwin. A. J... UOT -.'l:.'

Ball CD -Mi

Bassett & Wash-
burn soil

Bfrger, H. H. & Co. -'30

Bofrner, Fred 214

Breitmever& Sons 21-1
Burpee, W. Atlee &

Co -. SSJ

Chocolate Cooler

Co 205

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co -On

Cottage Gardens... 211

Dillon. J. L 220

Dorner. F. & Sons

Co 3i:i

Dreer, H A.. . 213 Un

Eichholz, H 2lti

Elliott, W.H 20K

Ellis & Pollwonh. .

311 -^ii

Emmans. Geo. M.. 2i;f

Ernest. W. H 230

Esler, John G..

Sec'v --■'

Fisher & Ekas 31K

Graham. Hugh — 313
Hagenburger. Carl. 230
Hancock, Geo. &

Son 313

Herr. A. M 214

Herr, D. K 304

Herringion. A 204

Hews, A. H. &Co.. 224

Hill. E. G & Co 304

Hippard. E 233

Hunt. EH 206

Jacob, Chas. W. &

Co 211

Jewett, Z. K. & Co 217

Joosten, C. H 218

Kastlng. W. F 218

Keenan's Seed

Store 216

Kelsey, H. P 308

Kennicolt Bros.

Co 205

Kuehn, C. A 305

Kuhl, Geo. A 305

Lager & Hurrell - . . 311
Lockland Lumber

Co 204

Louisville Tobacco

Co 211

Lynch. W. E 307

207
d204

205

Lyons. M. I....
Marshall. C. L
McDonald &

McManus ...
Millaug & Co. .
Moninger. J. C. Co. 233

Moon. S. C 211

Morris F'loral

Co 204-217

Mound City Cut

Flower Co 205

Oelschig, A. C 213

Palmer. K. T, Co., 334
Pennock. S. S-.. 216-218
Pierson. F. K. Co.. 218
Prince, A. G. &, Co. 207
Qnaker t'ilv Mch.

Wks 234

Randall. A. L 310

Raynor. .lohn I. ... 317

Rensoner Bros 205

Reed& Keller 230

Reid. Edw 205

Reiiil:ierg Bros. .. .. 207

Renter, S. J 214

Rice, M. & Co 223

Rogers Park Flo.

^ Co 316

Rolker. Aug & Sons 230
Knpp. John F 213

214

Ru.ssell. S. J,
Schiller, J. L....
Schneider, Fred..
ScoUay, John A..
Siebrechl & Son
Simmons, VV. P. &

Co 212

Smith. N. & Son... 214

Smith. W.C 205

Standard Fertilizer

Co 213

Stunipp & Walter

Co 207

Swayne. Wm 314

Texas Seed &

Floral Co 3lii

Vaughan, Mclvel-

lar & Winterson. 211
Walker Fertilizer

Co 207

Ward.C. W 211

Weber. H. & Sons.. 214
Whitton &Sons31I-21H

Wilson. Ml.sses 216

Winter ..t Glover. .. 207

Wittbold.Geo 214

Wors, C. W 205

Young, Thos., Jr. - 215

Des Moines, Ia. — At the annual meet-
ing of the Iowa State Horticultural So-
ciety officers were elected as follows: C.
F.Gardner, Osage, Pres. ; M.J. Wrag.tj,
Waukee, Vice-Pres. ; G. H. Van Houteii,
Lenox, Secy; W. M. Bomberger, Harlan,
Treas.

Champaign, Ihi,. — At the annual meet-
ing of the Central Illinois Horticultural
Society held here Dec. 15 and 16, officers
were elected as follows: Presi<lent, (.Teorge
J. Foster, of Normal; vice-president, H. L,.
Doan, of Jacksonville; secretary and
treasurer, A. M. Augustine, of Normal.

Siou.x City, la.— The Sioux City Seed
and Nur.sery Company has reorganized
and has consolidated with the Siotix Citv
Nurserj' and Seed Company, It certainly
is fortunate that these two concerns, with
names so similar, have been consolidated
and the chance of confusion removed.

The editor invites you to send in any
questions of trade interest you would like
answered. He will get a practical and
helpful answer for you if the question is
answerable.

If you need any trade supplies not
offered by our advertisers write us about it
and we will see that you are placed in
communication with someone who can
supply what you want.

Every
Description

JOHN Q) ^^«^^.^..^.,

JIJoNtNGER^' \\m\mwtki.(HlCAOO.

Standard Ventilating Machine.,

jV None Equal it in Strength and Durability. \A*
^f^ Nothing Flimsy or Complicated about it. f^

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

E. HIPPARD,

YOUNQSTOWN, O.

{ Burpee's Seeds Grow |

\ ^ Holly ^
{ Bouquet Green
Wreathing

\ E. H. HINT, ch

ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

icago

"^'^^TBis? Hot Water
beSt Boiler ""te

JNO. A. SCOLLAY,

231 Water St., NEW YORK.
74 & 76 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

i PALMS

I FERNS

I AZALEAS

» ALL DECORATIVE S

§ PLANTS-i.v»)*«. I

I H. A. DREER, Philadelphia |

• For the HIGHEST GRADE •

: Cut Flowers ^. :

« •

S BASSEH & WASHBURN, Chicago »

Always mention the

Florists' Review

when writing advertisers-

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For the Holidays

You will need our goods

Following are Only....

A Few of
Our Specialties

and Novelties

tb^^ su^o:^ tiu^ ^i^ tcuid:^ S(^(£^ ^u^

Baskets

fancy and plain.

Immortelles

all colors,

Enameled Celluloid and Willow
Pot Covers,

Moss Wreaths,

Enameled Pedestals,

Artificial and Wax Flowers
and Leaves,

Doves,

Sago or Cycas Palm Leaves

of various qualities and prices.

Metal Designs,

Dried Grasses, Chenille,

Galax Leaves, Lycopodium,

Our famous Unparalleled

Wheat Sheaves

flat and standing.

There are none better===they will make you money.

We take this opportunity, to again call your

attention to the real live fact that we are
importers and manufacturers of

Florists'

444«4«4«

Supplies

Second to None

We are agents for Caldwell's Southern Greens.

Also sole agents for Myer's Standard Iron Flower Stands.

If vrtlir natnt^ does not already appear on our books, there must
II ytfUi llOillt? i3g something wrong, and to convince you of the
just treatment you would receive from us. make inquiries of any of our
numerous customers; we then will feel conhdent of your patronage.

M. RICE & CO.

25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

WM^?

We most cordially invite inspection and comparison to our

unexcelled stock.

Quotations Cheerfulfy Given.

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December 23, WJl.

Evans Improved'
challenge
roller bear/ng

Ventilating

y^PPARATOS.

WRtTE FOR /^i-n

C/\TfiLOGUE

Machine (a?

PALMER'S Zfll

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

FROST r

PROOF

M'.idu expressly for winter covering of hotbeds, cold
frames, plants and seeds of all kinds.

Indestructible

Cheap and Warm

Will not harbor mice or vermin. Easy
handling. Have now been in practical use
three years. Costing less than halt as
much as old-fashioned straw mats and en-
tirely taking their place.

Made in regular sizes, 76x76 inches and
76x10 inches, or any size desired sold by
the runuing fool 76 inches wide.

We also make the cheapest, warmest
and strongest HORSE BlJ^^KET in the world,
weighing 9 lbs.

THE R. T. PALMER CO.,

Vt'K F'AI! I U ri,.MIS AIIDUKSS

JOHN G. ESLER. Secy. SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

Or New London, Conn.

113 Worth Street, NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots shciuld correspond with us before
piircha.sing elsewhere. Our facilities are uuequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass.

Vol. I.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, J 897.

No. 5.

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Novelties in Christmas Wreaths, arranged by Mr. Geo. Stumpp, New York.

226

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December 30, 1897

Novelty in Christmas Wreaths, arranged by Mr. Geo. Stumpp, New York.

NOVELTIES IN CHRISTMAS
WREATHS.

It is one of the most difficult problems
every year to introduce something novel
in the way of Christmas wreaths for deco-
rative purposes. We have got tired of see-
ing the regulation stock of immortelles,
etc. The credit must go to Mr. George
Stumpp, of New York City, for intro-
ducing the novelties shown in our illustra-
tions and seen this year for the first time.

Owing to the color plan of the whole
being red, the photographs do not do
them real justice. As a novelty, how-
ever, they are unique. The illustrations
give an idea as to the arrangement, the
groundwork being of red immortelles
and the "fixins" are dried sumach flow-
ers, bitter-sweet berries, Hartford fern,
and broad crimson ribbon.

CHRISTMAS EVE WITH A RETAIL
FLORIST.

This is the story of the night before
Christmas, spent at the establishment of
Mr. E. Wienhoeber, a leading retail florist
of Chicago. At lo p. m. last Thursday
Mr. Wienhoeber and his force of twelve

employes began the work of selecting
and packing the cut flower orders that
were to be delivered Christmas morning.

On Wednesday all plants, wreathin.g,
holly, etc., had been delivered so as to
leave the decks clear for action on the
cut flowers at the latest possible moment.
Thursdaj- was devote<l to waiting on cus-
tomers and taking orders, though the
clerical force was even then preparing for
the work at night. But before we take
up that, a word about the holly wreaths.
These were made extra heavy, on both
sides, and sold at an extra price, for Mr.
Wienhoeber's trade is of the choicest in
the city, and a very popular style of
wreath was one in which holly and lyco-
podium was worked in together.

The bulk of the flowers handled bv
Mr. Wienhoeber come from Mr. E. Buett-
ner's range of glass at Park Ridge.
They were formerly joint owners of both
store and greenhouses, but a few years
ago dissolved partnership, Mr. Wien-
hoeber taking the .store and Mr. Buett-
ner the greenhouses. By g p. m. Mr,
Earl, Mr. Buettner's foreman, had ar-
rived with the choice Christmas stock of
flowers and had laid out the array of
boxes in the basement. The choice stock

is held at the greenhouses till Christmas
eve, being reserved for critical customers
who have placed advance orders, while
the rest is sent in for earlier sale over the
counter. By lo p. m. the boys wer^ at
work in the room on the first floor un-
nesting boxes and piling the various
sizes together where they lould be quicklv
reached, and soon after two were set to
work wrapping tissue paper around the
stems of bunches of violets and then dip-
ping the papered stems in water. These
were violets that were to be packed with
other flowers, and without wet tissue on
the stems they are apt to suffer, even
when packed only over night.

Just as Mr. Wienhoeber appeared on the
scene two "difficulties" were referred to
him for action. Both were orders sent
by messenger. One order inclosed one
dollar and instructed that "three bunches
of 3-our finest violets" be sent to a certain
address. As the price of violets was one
dollar a bunch, the order was placed on
file to be later returned to the sender.
Next was "Two dozen choicest roses, cost
not to exceed fe." "Hold it till we get
through and see what we have left," were
the instructions given. "Are these all
right?" says Mr. Earl to the wTiter as he
shows a bunch of two dozen magnificent
Beauties, with stems 36 to 40 inches lonsr.
"We cut 150 like these to-day." In addi-
tion to these was a host of jars of Beauties
of all degrees of length of stem and quality
of flower, tray after tray of splendid
Maids, Brides, Meteors, etc., and cases of
fine carnations tied in graceful bunches of
twenty-five. Trays of pink tulips and
violets, jars of Romans, narcis.sus, valley,
Harrisii, poinsettias and stevia were scat-
tered around the basement in orderly
array.

Soon Mr. Wienhoelier took his positioii
at the center of a long bench with the
order book and a long, open paper box
containing a ho.st of tags and cards. These
had been prepared by the bookkeeper.
In each case there was a tag alread%-
addressed, and attached to this by a rubber
band was the card to be sent with the
flowers if any had been left by the custo-
mer for this purpose. These were arranged
in the box in the same order in which the
orders were entered in the order book.
One assistant took a wicker tray from a
pile and placed it in front of Mr. W., who
at once called out "One dozen extra Beau-
ties, two dozen Scotts and one dozen
mignonette." Three assistants placed
the required stock on the tray, it was
quickh' glanced at by Mr. W. who placed
on the tray the tag and card and a bov
started with it for the floor above where
two packers were ready for business.
From that time on it was a repetition of
the above, with occasional changes of
quality or kind of flowers by Mr. W.,
whose eye pa.ssed on each bunch of flowers
that went into the orders, and who some-
times asked as to quantity of certain
flowers on hand when making up orders
of mixed flowers where varieties were not
specified.

Following the stream of wicker trays
going up the stairs the packers were
found busily engaged above. At a glance
the proper size and shape of box was
determined, quickly lined with tis.sue
paper, the flowers placed to show to best

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advantage when opened, a few adiantunis
added if necessary, the customer's card
placed on top, the cover put on, tag
placed on top of cover, and box ])iished
along to another man who did the tying,
attaching the tag simply by running the
twine through the tag before t^-ing the
knot. The box was then carried into
the storeroom in front, where heat was
turned off. There were five different
piles, one for each of the five delivery
wagons, each having its own section of
the city to cover. Presently a box
reached the packers that was treated
differently from the others. The box
was lined with cotton batting and waxed
paper, and wrapped more securely. A
glance at the tag showed it was addressed
to another city.

"How does the bookkeeper keep track
of the cards that customers leave to be
sent with flowers?" we asked. "All
orders are numbered and the card is
placed in an envelope and the order
number written on it. The cards are
kept in a special drawer, and an entry in
the order book tells that there is a card to
go with the onler," was the answer.

And so the work goes rapidly on, each
one knowing his share and doing it with
precision till shortly after midnight,
when at a signal from Jlr. W. all hands
quit, the trays of flowers in the basement
are covered with damp paper, and the
party troops forth to a neighboring res-
taurant, where an excellent lunch is
found already spread and awaiting the

Interior and Exterior Views.

The Ice Box.
VIEWS OF THE STORE OF MR. C. A. SAMUELSON, CHICAGO.

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att.ick. It is the hour of relaxation and
jokes and stories are in order. Mr. Earl
asks that s;race be said by the newest
married man at the table, whereat a youth
nearby lilushes furiously. Mr. Smyth
notes that some have not visited the bar-
ber of late and asks if the price of shaves
has jione up. Suddenly one bright youth
wishes everybody a merry Christmas,
liav,ingjust noted that it is now Christ-
mas day. The lunch disposed of. all
return to work, and it is 5 a. m. before the
orders are all disposed of. .Somethinj;
over 500 different cut flower ortiers have
been selected, packed, and placed ready
for delivery.

A few hours later the force is at it
again, some having had no opportunity
to close their eyes in sleep. The stock
that remained after filling the orders is
sorted over, ])lacerl in suitable jars, and
brought up and set on the counter for the
morning sales, while the five wagons are
busv making their deliveries. Sales are
good, thougli prices on some lines of
stock are not so stiff as the night before.
The best has been selected out, and the
salesmen are more generous with stock
of which there seems to be a surplus.
More stock could have been sold on or
ders earlier in the week, but the lookout

for supply was not the best, and orders
were taken cautiousl}-. When the stock
came there was more of it than antici-
pated, yuite a lot of violets are left, but
they g > fast in the morning. An arrange-
ment that appeals to customers is a little
hamper of violet colored wicker work, a
piece of crepe paper with purple figures
on it placed loosely in, and nestling in
this ihree bunches of violets. These ar-
rangements go at #3.75; #3 for the violets
and 75 cents for the hani]ier.

The best Beauties, with stems thirty-
si.x inches and over in length, are billed
at $iS a dozen, the next best at $12 to $15
a dozen, the next at $<) and still shorter
at $6. Extra Maids, Meteors and Brides
go at $5 a dozen, good quality at $4,
while .some are sold at I3. Carnations
are 75 cents to $1 a dozen, Harrisii, f4 a
dozen, narcissus $1 a dozen, Roman liya-
cinths 75 cents a dozen, stevia, 50 cents a
dozen sprays. But this stevia is fine.
Grown as this is it is a beautiful and \ery
graceful thing. It is not to be compared
with the "hay" so often seen.

A few belated plants are being sent out.
A popular thing was an S-inch pan into
whicli four primulas of different colors had
been placed. These are grown in separate
pots aird placed in the pans as ordered.

It is toward noon and time for closing.
Trade has been belter than expected.
There has been more stock to sell than
was anticipated. The sales have been
good and but little stock remains. But a
few kicks come in to mar the happiness
of the florist. A lady to whom Meteor
roses were sent with the thought that a
special favor had been done her, returns
the roses with an indignant message.
She preferred Brides. The Brides are
now all gone. They were "worked off"
in boxes of mixed flowers. The Meteors
could have been placed to advantage a
dozen times the night liefore, but it is
now too late. A deliveryman returns
with two bo.xes he cannot deliver. "No
such parties live at those addresses,"
says he. Both had been ordered by one
person, to be sent to another one, some
friend to be remembered, and when or-
dering had given the wrong address. On
consulting tlie directory the correct ad-
dress of one was discovered and the de-
liveryman started off again, but the other
could not be located and the flowers re-
mained on hand with visions of a dissat-
isfied and disappointed customer in the
mind of the florist.

And so closed the Christmas trade of
1897 for Mr. Wienhoeber.

NEW _ FRENCH CHRYSANTHE-
MUMS.

We are pleased to be able to present
herewith a page group of M. Calvat's
new chrysanthemums which have been so
well received in England. But few Ameri-
can growers have yet had opportunity to
test them, but those who have seem very
much impressed by them and believe the
collection contains a number that will
be exceedingly valuable.

Mr. C. Harman Payne, secretary of
the English National Chrysantheniimi
Society, writingtothe English (iitnlincr.'-'
Chronicle, has this to say about them:

"The season of 1897 will be remarkable
for the large number of very fine, large
flowering, Japanese chrysanthemums of
h'rench origin and the absence of any-
thing like serious competition from the
other side of the Atlantic. The number
is considerable and it seems scarcely
likely that all the novelties can remain
with us for long, but that we shall be
compelled to make our selection of the
best and leave the remainder to their
fate.

' 'There are several new whites of prom-
ise, Mme. Deis, Fee de Champsaur, and

Mme. J. Smeers, being of that color.
Topaz Ctriental is a fine pale yellow; M.
W. H. Fowler, pale pearl)', silvery pink.
One of the finest and best is undoubtedly
Mile. Lucie Faure, a big, solid, incurving
Japanese of great size ami substance,
color purest of whites faintly tinted in
the center. Mme G. Bruant is a large
white, tinted purple, Mme. Ed. Roger is
a pale sea-green incurved Japanese, very
distinct and curious; Princess de Galles
is also a big white flower with long flor-
ets; Werther, Surpas.se Amiral, Souv. de
Molines, Congres de Bourges, Iserette
and Mme. Rev Jouvin are several more
that will be met next year. M. Massange
de Souvrex is a pure yellow and a large
bloom; Souv. de M. F. Rosette, deep
plum colored amaranth. * * * *
Another fine Japanese, globular incurved,
is Mme. I'erlat, pure white.

"N. C. S. Jubilee is everywhere good
and of a peculiarly soft lavender pink,
with broad incur\'ing florets, having a
reverse of silvery pink; Directeur Le-
bert, large lilac-mauve; Mile. L. Zede, a
big solid violet with silvery pink reverse,
was very fine on the continent last year
and promises well here; Mme. A. Rous-
seau, rosj'-mauve, reverse silver}-; Mme.

R. Grenier is pure white.

"From the above brief description it
will be seen that good crimson and rich
purples are not much in eviilence this
vear, but otherwise there .should be a
very extensive selection for those desiring
to increase their collections. * * *''

In the English O'ai-dcners' Magazine '
appear the following descriptions of some
of the varieties illustrated: "Pre.sident
Nonin is a grand flower of chamois yel-
low color and long curling petals; cri.sp
and full. The plant dwarf and vigorous.

"Beaute Grenobloise may be compared
to Lady Byron; the color is pure white
on early buds but tinted blush on late
ones.

"Secretary Fierens is a good variety
and likely to become popular; the color
is a gold-.shaded crimson and the flower
of a drooping habit, large and full. Souv.
de Mme. F. Rosette is a ver)- dwarf plant
with good flowers of purple amaranth;
for October blooming Mme. G. Bruant
will be a first rate exhibition variet}', it
has broad, flat and drooping petals, color,
a warm rosj- shade and a white ground."

"This year, as before, the Calvat race
seems to embody those massive propor-

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Mmc. Krigk-r

Mine

Edin, UuKer

Weltlur

N. C. S. .lul.ilee

Fee du clianipsaui-

M. B

Verior

PriueesK de Galles

Topaze Orientale

Mme. A. Brun

Souv

de MolUies

JI. G. Clmvaune

Mme. G. Bniant

Pres. Xoniu

Mine

Ferlat

See'v Fiereus

JIarfa

M. M. de LfUlvrex

Mine

A. i:..sM-aii

Heailte (irenOlilnise

s.iuv. de Mine. F. Rosett

Mile. Lucie Faure

Mine

Ilei«

Iseretle

Mine. X. Rey-.Jouvm

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tions anil that heaviness of >iuild that
appeal to English exhibitors so much and
of which his earlier gains gave so much
promise. The best of M. Calvat's most
recent gains are unquestionably Director
Liebert, a fine globular bloom, having
grooved and curly florets, large in size
and deep lilac-mauve in color; NI. C. .S.
Jubilee, a charming addition, solid, com-
pact and finely incurved, color silver
pink, reverse inside florets lavender
pink; Mme. Ferlat, a noble new white,
.solid'and massive with incurving florets;
M. M. de Louvrex is a fine new yellow;
Souv. Rosette, big solid, incurving, with
pointed florets, plum colored; Mme. X.
Kev Jouvin, very pretty incurving bloom
with broad grooved florets, deep rosy
pink and slightly hairy; Werther, rich
purple amaranth; Souv. de Molines,
crimson bronze, tipped and reversed in
gold; Princesse de Galles, a fine large
white with great length of flortt; Mme.
A. Rousseau, Mme. G. Bruant, Iserette,
Mile. Lucie Faure, large fine whites;
Topaz Oriental, fine pale yellow; Mme.
Deis, white; Fee de Champsaur, long
white florets. Ah these are this year's
novelties."

C. Harman Payne's Dec. 4th Report
savs: "It is never .safe to prophesy, es-
peciallv in chrysanthenunns, but if I am
not mistaken in my estimate of these
novelties, Mile. Lucie Faurf , .Mme. Fer-
lat and Mile. L. Zede, will occupy the
foremost position when the 1S97 novelties
are fully distributed. Mile. Lucie Faure
is a most superb novelty of Jap. incurved
type. The florets are of great length,
good substance and deeply grooved, color
of the purfst white; will probably rank
as one of Calvat's best. * * * M. G.
Chavanne is a closely built Jap. incurved,
broad florets, color rich and golden
yellow."

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Retrospection.

This is the season of the year when the
florist looks up his stray "mum" notes
and settles on what varieties he will grow-
next vear. It is not a bit of use keeping
a lot of varieties that are of a delicate
constitution. Many fine kinds are. I
know, indifferent growers, but anything
unsatisfactory and unremunerative should
be dropped from the list. There will
still be plenty of fine material left, and
this yearly weeding out, this survival of
the fittest, is a necessary operation in
order to keep up with the times.

It mav cost many a sigh of regret to
have to drop an old favorite like the (jueen,
sa^-, but the Queen must go. Many
growers still hang on to it, but one sees
very few in Jersey. That eye will not
conform to the florist's ideal and mu.st go.
Such is greatness. Yellows seemed to
have the call this year; good deep yellows
that look yellow at all times and do not
change to a sickly white when they come
in contact with an electric light. Such
had a ready sale, though we did well with
Miss G. Bramhall. U is pale, but its
form is superb, and it was a winner every
time we exhibited it. To get it just to
perfection for showing it should be put
in a cool, almost dark,' cellar for a few

davs before the show. The petals will
close up tight in the center and the con-
tour and finish of the bloom is unsur-
passed. Many growers find that Kram-
hall has a weak' Heck, but there is noth-
ing weak about it with us, and we can
say the same of Mrs. Robinson, which fact
causes the carping critic to remark that
it is onlv because of our lime impregnated
water that we are not troub ed in this
respect. Let him carp. He may be
right, though it ought to be an easy mat-
ter for any grower to give his plants a
dose of lime water now and then.

Mrs. Robinson is our early white sure.
Some growers claim they cannot get a
good percentage of fine flowers from it,
but with us no variety was so uniforni,
and out of six times exhibited by us it
was six times a winner. The fact of a
weak neck is generally the result of
planting too closely. While we cannot
these davs afford to waste any room,
crowding is oidy a robbing Peter to pay
Paul policy, the results of which are
painfully apparent in every flower store
during the flowering season. What use
is a six-foot stem if it is literally dragged
up? No wonder even the flower hangs
its head with shame at such an unnatural
policy. The "mum" is a mighty long-
suffering plant or it would not flower at
all, and'when the worm does turn once
in a while, at once a storm of protest
arises and such and such a variety is no
good, because after it had been kicked
around all summer and abused in every
way, it failed to do well.

I sav, give your plants a chance, broth-
ers, and get the sun and air through
them. We would not like to have to
guarantee flowers of exhibition finish in
every detail of foli.ige and stem (and we
would not like to grow any other kind)
with less space than nine inches between
the rows and eight between the single
stemmed plants, with the exception, per-
haps, of varieties of the Philadelphia
tv-pe. We have planted Mrs. Robinson,

Zulinda, Dean Hole, and Miss G. Pitcher
a foot apart each way with splendid
results and trusted to the higher price to
pav us for our lack of quantity. We can
get the lop price while all around us
small flowers are thick as "Autumn
leaves in Vallambrosa," or any other
old place. How many of you got $$ a
dozen for Robinson? We did, and we
had others, lots of them. Season of '97,
fare thee well! C. Totty.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM "MERRY
CHRISTMAS."

We have received from Messrs. Fred.
Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., four
blooms of this magnificent late white
chrysanthemum. It certainly is a beauty
and the blooms were remarkably fine for
so late in the season, being equal in
quality to some of the standard mid-
season sorts, and we have never seen a
purer white flower.

The.se flowers were cut on Christmas
dav and the plants were growing in the
same house with the earlier varieties.
When the earlier and mid-season varieties
were already half open .\-erry Christm s
was just -showing the first sign of buds,
showing that it is naturally very late.
1 There is certainly a place for such a
splendid flower that can be cut in quantity
for Christmas sales.

PINK rVORY AND MRS. PERRIN.

Replving to your corre.spondent I will
say that tnere'is little to choose in the
he'ight of Pink Ivory and Mrs. Perrin.
What little there is may be to the advan-
tage of Pink Ivory, but complaints are
rile all over the country that it came
streaked this year, in some cases revert-
ing liack to the parent.

It has been a very unsatisfactory year
for pinks of all shades; Helen Bloodgood
has been away off, and it would seem that
the ideal pink is still to come.

C. TOTTV.

DENDROBIUMS FOR MARKET.

The dendrobium is by no means difii-
cult to grow, and will present much better
returns for the trouble bestowed upon
them than is generally supposed. The
variety Wardianum is very floriferous and
will throw from twenty to thirty large
flowers from every good' psuedo-bulb you
mav put upon the plant— aid, of course,
all smaller growths will flower propor-
tionately. They are easily flowered at a

season when such flowers are appreciated
—that is Christmas to Easter- at which
tinte you mav expect from eight to ten
cents per flower. Note the attention and
space required for a hundred 6-inch pols
of dendrobiums, capable of producing a
hundred flowers to the pot, and that of
the same number of American Beauty
roses.

Nobile. alreadv a great favorite la the
market, and so easily handled, is, I be-
lieve, the cheapest dendrobium in com-

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Dendrobium Wardianum.

iiierce. So buy this in quantity and fix
up small bits in 4-inch baskets; the plant
in flower would undoubtedly find a ready
sale, and if successfully handled would
prove a great source of revenue. To be
successful with these two varieties you
must endeavor to have all growth finished
upon them not later than the end of July,
■which will enable you to strike the Christ-
mas trade with a portion of your stock,
the remainder you can re'.ard or flower at
pleasure.

To accomplish this, start your plants
into j^rowth early in January^ and keep
tU;m growing; let the night temperature
be as near 70° as you can keep it; give
abundance of water at the root and over-
head, as soon as you get good root ac-
tion, and encourage the growths by fre-
quent applications of liquid manure from
fresh horse droppings. .\nd be it under-
stood that they require a decided period
of rest after the growing process, when
they should be removed to a cool, air}',
dry atmosphere with full expo-sure to
light and sunshine, to thoroughly ripen
the psuedo bulbs, as upon this depends
your crop of flowers; and during the
resting period, water must be applied
very cautious! v as thev are verv easilv

excited into growth at this season. On
no account allow the bulbs to shrivel, in
fact, keep the foliage upon them if possi-
ble, which is not a difficult matter in Ihe
case of nobile, as this will enhance the
value of them commercially.

Baskets or the ordinary orchid pans are
preferable to pots, as much valuable
space is economized b}' suspending them
from the roof. Use hard, dry fern stems
for growing on, crocks are not necessary
in this case, and topdress with chopped
sphagnum, after the roots have run a little.

For early fall trade grow Dendrobium
formosunigiganteum. Dendrobium Phal-
fenop-sis Schroderianum formosum is per-
haps unequaled in the genus. It is pure
white with an orange yellow throat, bears
from three to six flowers from each Ijulb,
four to six inches across, and is a most
desirable variety for cut flowers. It sel-
dom returns less than twenty cents per
flower. Pot culture is advisable for this
varietv. Drain the pots well and use
hard, dry pieces of fern stems for grow-
ing on, topdress eventually with sphag-
num. To grow and when growing, treat
as advised for Wardianum and nobile,
but unlike these varieties, this requires a
long rest after flowering when it shoidd

be placed close to the glass in a cool airy
house exposed to the sun, with just
enough water to keep it plump.

Phukenopsis, another grand acquisition
to the trade, has graceful sprays and rich
colored flowers, which are sufficient to
attract the attention of anyone in quest
of a rich decoration. This, like formosum,
requires resting after it has flowered, and
like that variety, the more exposed
to the sun, the stronger they will break
away when started growing again, but
unlike those variet'es mentioned, this one
is ver\' suscepiible to water, especially over
head. However, if grown in a genial, moi.st
atmosphere, they will fare very well until
the weather permits of free ventilation,
when they may be sprayed once or twice
a dav. Guard particularly against a sud-
den fall in temperature. When fairly
under way give ample water at the root
and feed well, as it is a very good grower.
This variety should be suspended from
the rafters and does well when grown in
small orchid pans. Curtail the size of
pan to a minimum in comparison to
to the plant. For potting material
chopped fern stems will meet all their
requirements, and topdress with sphag-
num when vou find it difficult to keep
them moist.' J. ROBERTSON.

Madison, X. J.

EPIPHYTES.

Is it material, or a knowledge of their
requirements, that is necessary to the
successful culture of orchids? I read
with a degree of interest, in the Ann rii-'Hi
Florist, of December 11, page 456, an
article on the definition of peat, and the
best natural fibre, for orchid culture, with
a few interesting facts on how things are
done in Europe, and how in England our
fern roots were a complete failure, and
the great difiiculty experienced in re-
b.askeling some cattlevas, as I take it,
that had too many roots for the baskets
thev occupied. Now, to anyone in pos-
sess'ion of cattleyas in baskets with abund-
ance of root, I should say, do not kill
them as described in the above mentioned
paper, but let them remain right there,
and do not worry should they eat the
basket clean up.' You cannot give a
cattleya better material to grow in than
a nia.ss of its own roots, that is, if kept in
a healthv condition. Composts are not
absolutely essential, nor, should I say,
much of a criterion to go by, as it is an
understood fact that a great many orchids
have been successfully grown and flow-
ered in good loam and also in pure leaf
soil. " M.

CYPRIPEDIUM NOTES.

The most satisfactory feature about a
collection of cypripediums is that you
alwaAs have some in flower, but
now IS practically the height of their sea-
son, and calling recently to see a superb
collection, I was fortunate enough to find
some of the very best in flower and not a
few of them American raised varieties.
Foremost among them is Pygmalion, a
cross between villosum and ciliolare, and
a flower of great distinction and mag-
nificent proportions. The large dorsal
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brown over a suffusion of light green, the
margins pure white. The long petals
are deflexed in pretty curves and with
the pouch have that highly polished color
so characteristic of the first named parent.

Kurylocus is a striking cypripedium of
strong and decided coloring. It has
been raised on both siiles of the water by
Veitcli in London, and Pitcher at Short
Hills, being a cross between ciliolare
and hirsutissinumi. The dorsal sepal is
lined in deep clartt puiple overlying a
lighter purple hue. the margins slightly
white. The petals are profusely spotted
with black and edged with long dark
hairs, while the prominent pouch is of a
uniform deep vinous purple, intense ami
showy in effect.

Alcides is another fine hybriil from
liirsutissimum and in.>-igne, while insigne
Chantini crossed with the sanie species
gives a still liner type, called .\lcides
Clio. The dorsal sepal is deep green at
its I>ase, profusely spotted, the upper half
pure white. The petals are long and
extra broad, freely spotted, with their
apices richly dyed in mauve purple. .\
long light brown ])Ouch combines to
make up a flower of unique distinctive-
ness, so prettily undulated or wavv in out-
line.

Bessie K. Pitcher, another American
seedling, comes from villosum and Mas-
areelianum, and has pretty features of
its own, especially in the dorsal sepal,
which has all around it a well defined
margin of green, the body color being
whitish green suffused and dotted wdth
brown. The petals have reticulated
markings in brown and the pouch is
light brown with green suffusions extern-
ally, its inner surface covered with
diminutive red spots.

C. Schlesengeriamim, another Anieri
can seedling, from Boxallii and insigne
Maulei, has a conspicuous dark green
dorsal sepal, profusely brown spotted,
while the reticulated markings on the
petals and poucli impart to it charms of
itsown. The differtnt forms of C. (J<;nan-
thum are numerous, but one of the best
was noted as Ginantlium giganteum, and
it lives up to its name. The edges of the
dorsal sepal recurve at about the center,
folding back till they meet. It is light
yellow, spotted with' brown and tipped
with pure white, the jjetals of more pro-
nounced color in fawn yellow.

Lathaniianuni inversum, as the name
implies, is the inverse cross of Spicerian-
um and villosum which gave the type.
In this variety the dorsal sepal is ah'nost
pure white stained with green at its base.
The light green petals are freely brown
spotted, the pouch also shaded in green
and brown.

_ C. Hurrellianum, from Argus and Cur-
tisi, is a very fine variety that was raised
at Short Hills. In the dorsal sepal, ver-
tical lines of purple stand out conspicu-
ously from a lighter ground color and the
petals edged with long hairs are also
spotted all over in purple.

C. Comus, an American seedling from
insigne and Swanianum, shows evidences
of both parents in its coloring and form,
while C. Protus, also raised in America, has
peculiarly distinctive features in its extra
long and narrow sepals and petals, and
thin pouch of semi-transparency.

C. Gravesiae superbum has Argus and

niveum for its parents and shows some
exquisite spotting on its petals in con-
trast with a pretty greenish pouch.

C. modestum, as its name would imply,
has modest pretensions to beauty, but
there is a quaint and quiet charm in its
neutral tints in green and brown. It is
a hybrid between Harrisianum and ton-
sum, the latter parent's characteristics
predominating.

C. Hebe was raifed at Short Hills by
crossing Spicerianum andStonei. Though
dwarf in growth and shoit in stem, it has
a flower of great beauty and is a real
gem, with a broad dorsal sepal, mainly
white, wavy brown .spotted petals and a
light chocolate brown pouch. A variety
I noted in this collection bore the name
of purpureum and is truthfully named as
all the colored parts of the typical form
are in this greatly accentuated, the dorsal
sepal being richly stained at its base with
crimson purple, while the petals and
jiouch are correspondingly dark tinted.

C. Vicioria Warie is a handsome, and
as yet little known, species introduced
by F. Sander & Co., and while possessed
of marked distinction in itself, some very-
striking hybrids from it may result in
the future. In the first place, it attracts
notice by rea.son of its great length of
stem, the flowers being borne on stems
nearly two feet long. The dorsal .sepal par-
takes after that of C. Masters!, while the
petals have the wavy outline and screw-
like twist of C. Chamberlainianum. It is
given specific rank, but there are char-
acteristics of two other "cyps" .so plainly
manifest in it as almost to indicate hybrid
origin, perhaps a chance hybrid in the
distant country of its origin.

Leeanum was first raised by Sir Tre\-or
Lawrence, between Spicerianum and
insigne. There are now quite a number
of varieties and among tliese again the
very best of them all, that named Mas-
areelianum, emanated from Short Hills.
If, among the hundreds of "cyjis" in culti-
vation, I had to make my choice of six I
would unhesitatingly take this for one of
them, as its great beauty is apparent to and
can be appreciated by all who see it. Its
dorsal sepal is very large, the main por-
tion of it purest while; its curvatures
are most elegant, the edges recurving till
they meet and overlap. Looking at it
from the back you have in most perfect
form (minus the spadixia lovely minia-
ture of the .Arum lily in spotless white.
The front of the dorsal sepal at its base is
marked with spots and faint lines of
purple, the petals and pouch being
brownish yellow. While the flowersareso
fine they are likewise borne freelv on
strong stems, frequently coming twin-
flowered, thesecond flower separated from
the first by about two inches more growth
of stem.

Another very fine form, named gigan-
teum, is all the name would imply, having
a dorsal sepal of great size and breadth
and purity of coloring, extra width bein.g
apparent in the petals and a bold pouch
combining to make up a truly magnifi-
cent flower.

Burfordense, superbum and pulchellum
are also varieties of Leeanum, with suffi-
cient distinction to justify their varietal
names. The above are but a few of the

many now blooming. "Cyps" are with
us always in greater or lesser quantity,
and one could make notes of them every
month in the year without repetition of
kinds. A. H?;rrington.

Madison, N. J.

AZALEAS FOR CHRISTMAS.

As years go by the increased demand
for azaleas at Christmas is evident and so
I have compiled a list of a few of those
most susceptible to forcing and that can
be relied upon to "come evenly." and
those usually forced by one of the larg-
est growers in the vicinity of New York.
Following is the list and though it con-
tains one or two who.se colors are not
quite up to the mark, yet at Christmas
"everything goes" and color is not such
an object as a well flowered plant:

Mine. Van der Cruyssen, carmine ;
Simon Mardner, rich ]iink ; Mine. Lan-
genhove, white, striped with red and
pink; Mine, de Greve, dull pink, like
VerviL-neana, but single; Pauline Mard-
ner, reddish pink ; Vervteneana, pink
and white striped ; Apollo, bright brick
red; Deutsche Perle, white.

"There are others," but these can be
termed sure forcers. To secure for
Chri.stmas, house them from the ist to'
loth of November, temperature 65° with
an increase of 10° during the dav. syringe
thoroughly three times if much sunshine,
dull days damp down only. This is the
rule for imported plants, old plants and
American grown take about two weeks
longer and require more syringing as the
wood is riper and harder. When in full
bloom place in a dry, airy house and
leave a little air on at night to carry off
superfluous moisture, or your flowers
will damp off. Never let your plants
suffer for want of water, however, at any
time. B.

AN EASY METHOD OF KEEPING

GREENHOUSE PLANTS FREE

OF APHIS AND RED SPIDER

DURING THE WINTER

SEASON.

Of the many methods now in vogue
among florists for the prevention or de-
struction of the aphis and red .spider, the
writer believes that the one given below
should have a place:

Tobacco is the agent most cominonly
employed to rid plants of the aphis.
The various ways in which it may be
used are too well known to florists to
need repetition here. It is sufficient to
^y- that they include preventive as well
as remedial measures, which are all more
or less effective. In the red spider we
have a much more difficult foe with which
to contend. Unlike the aphis this pest is
little affected by tobacco as ordinarily
used for the aphis. If allowed to become
established in any numbers tliev are ex-
ceedingly difficult to dislodge. Frequent
syringings of the affected plants with the
hose, and a liberal use of sulphur on the
heating pipes are the mo.st effectual
means which are commonly used. On
the other hand, however, a careful atten-
tion to the condition of the atmos]ihere
in the house and a liberal use of sulphur

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Bed of Cannas bordered with Acalyphas.

on the pipes, when heavy firing is neces-
sary, will in almost all ca'ses be a sufficient
safeguard against the ravages of this in-
sect pest.

For the past two seasons the writer has
kept the steam pipes of the Station green-
houses painted with a tobacco extract,
known as the Rose Leaf Insecticide.
During the same period, sulphur mi.ved
with water to a thin paste has also been
applied in the same manner.

In view of the fact that tobacco and
sulphur are each effectual means, when
judiciously used, to keep aphis and red
spider in check, a conibin.ition of the two
seemed to the writer to contain the essen-
tial requisites of a preventive and reme-
dial agent for both. To accomplish this
it was only necessary to dilute the tobacco
extract with water,' about one-fourth or
one-third, and then add enough of the
"flowe's of sulphur" to make it of suit-
able consistency to apply to the pipes
with an ordinary paint brush.

The re.sults obtained from the applica-
tion of this combination, which for the
want of a better term I shall call "sul-
pho-tobacco liquid," have been so satis-
factory as to justify their being brought
to the notice of the readers of the Flor-
ists' Review. .\n application of sulpho-
tobacco liquid will, under ordinary con-
ditions of firing, be effective at least a
week. The fumes of the two may be
intensified by witting the pipes occasion-
ally with a fine spray of water. This
should be done in the evening.

It is believed that if the method out-
lined above is rigorouslv followed, both
the aphis and red spider mav be kept
down, even though they mav have ob-
tained a foothold previous to its use. The
adliesive qualities of the tobacco liquid
ser\-e to retain the sulphur on the pipes

much better than when the latter is
mixed with water or even with lime.
\ViLi,i.\Ji Stuart,
-Assistant Botanist.
Experiment Station, Lafayette, Ind.

CANNAS BORDERED WITH
ACALYPHAS.

H^re is a bed of cannas with a young
ailantus in the center. The central part
of the bed is filled with Mme. Crozv, the
outside row being Queen Charlotte.' The
border is of Acalypha Macafeeana and
tricolor.

.\fter frost the acalyphas are taken up,
cut back, potted in same soil as for gera-
niums, and placed in a temperature of
70°, where in a short time they recover
and start new growth. Cuttings 'aie taken
from the young .shoots and "inserted in
sand on bottom heat of 70° with top tem-
perature of 60°, watered sparingly and
when rooted are potted in 2':..inch pots.
The plants are kept in a temperature of
70° and as they grow are g^ven larger
pots as required. The plants can be
grown more cheaply than geranijms but
not so cheaply as coleuses. They should
not be bedded out until it is safe for
coleuses.

Acalypha tricolor has the finest color-
ing, but JIacafeeana is easier to propagate
and grows more quickly, and its coloring
is very good

A PRETTY DECORATION.

A pretty reception decoration recentlv
arranged by Mr. J. Gormley, with Mr. E.
Wienhoeber, the Chicago tiorist, in-
cluded two screens, each sis feet high
and four feet wide, covered with wild
smilax with a tall vase of pink roses

between the two, the roses carried out
over the surface of the screens as though
a climbing rose had spread over the
surface and covered it with a burst of
bloom. The effect was very handsome.
Two ladies attired in pink dresses
received in front of this screen.

Another pretty thing arranged this fall
by Mr. Gormley was a corner effect. A
big piece of bamboo, about ten feet long
and five inches in diameter, had three
openings cut in it in Japanese style and
in each of these openings was placed a
bunch of nine big yellow chrvsanthe-
mnnis, while a bow of broad yellow-
ribbon was tied to the bamboo between
the bunches of chrysanthennims. This
was stood in the corner of the room and
was much admired. It was for a "Japanese
tea" and the furnishings of the room an I
other decorations were in harmony with
the corner decoration noted.

^ILDEW OF ORNAMENTAL
PLANTS.

Several of the plants of the ornamental
grounds and the conservatory are subject
to the attacks of the powdery mildews.
One, is apt to think of the lilac as the
shrub that of all others is subject to this
disease. Fruit growers see the same group
of enemies upon the grape and more par-
ticularly upon the gooseberry and the
young twigs and leaves of the cherry and
peach. The powdery mildews flourish
upon the Virginia creeper and the honey-
suckle so that vines are not exempt,
neither are the herbs, for grasses are often
troubled by them, and oxalis and gera-
nium in the wild state are often attacked.
In short these mildews are common upon
plants generally.

The accompanying engraving shows

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the appearance of a portion of a leaf of
cultivateil phlox that is badly blotched
with the mildew. The picture as a whole
I loks stranj;e, because owing to the con-
.--iderable enlargement only a small part
of the leaf is shown, the whole leaf would
liave reached across the entire page and
I iken up much unnecessary space. '1 he
li)uer anil narrow part of the leaf is near
t'le end that was attached to the stem and
liere the mildew covers the whole surface
with a thick coat.

The leaves of the phlo.x generally begin
to become mildewed at or near the base
and later on the fungus appeals in spots
upon the broad blade of the leaf. The
reason for this may be that a greater
amount of moisture collects upon ihe
ba.se of the leaf where it joins the stem
than elsewhere.

One of the ini])ortant points show'n by
lliis enlarged view of the mildew' is the
i.idiating growth of the fungus. It is
easy to suppose that there were as many
I'liints of inoculation as there are .star-
sliaped patches of mildew upon the leaf,
'i'he original spore probably alighted
somewhere near the center of each patch,
and starting there developed threads that
jnished out in all directions for new feed-
i;i.g ground.

It mi.glit be stated in passing that these
mildews do not enter the leaf, fnit grow
upon the surface only and suck out the
s ilistances from the leaf as needed bv the
mildew for its growth and multiplication.
'I'his multiplication is effected bv upright
filaments, that can scarcely be seen in
the engraving, the tips of which form
cells that fall away as spores. These
spores are for the rapid propagation of
the milrlew, and more than likelv each of
tlie white blotches upon the leaf in the
picture is from such a spore.

Later on in the develojiment of theniil-
d -.'w there is a second form of spore formed
inside of a dark spherical body. Near
Ihe base of the leaf some of the.se bodies
may be seen as dark specks arranged
in clusters and varying in size. These
winter spores, as they are termed, do not
germinate as soon as formed, but remain
(juiet over winter and start the mildew
upon another season's work the next
spring.

A knowledge of the life cvcle of these
uiik-lews is of some value in suggesting
thi treatment. Thus it is seen that the
fungus spreads by means of minute
spores that may be carried bv the winds
or washed from plant to plant'by the hose
when the watering is done in a green-
liouse, or by showers out of doors. These
mildews need a moist surface of the
plant in order that the spores may germin-
ate. It is important, therefore, so far
as mildews are concerned, that the
foliage be kept as drv as practicable.
Again, it is seen that the attack is at tlie
surface. It is there that one must place
any substance that may serve as a check
to the fungus. If there is a thin laver of
a sub.stance called a fungicide, usually
some compound of copper and generally
the Bordeaux mixture, placed upon the
surface, the spores as they arrive may be
killed as they start to grow, and if they
are already there the substance may-
destroy them even after they have spread
to some extent.

Sometimes the substance is a powder
that is dusted upon the folia.ge, and
flowers of sulphur is the one most fre-
quently used for this purpose. The
grower must use that which is harmless
lo the plant and destructive to the
fungus, a task that has proved difficult to
those who have been working upon reme-
dies for the fungous enemies of our
plants. Byron D. H.\lsted.

Rutger's ( 'oUege, Dec. i8, 1S97.

SUGGESTIONS TO SMALL FLOR-
ISTS.

In nearly every town and smaller cities
we find generally one or more green-
house establishments where a mi.xcd as-
sortment of plants and flowers are grown
for the local demand only. Here the
proprietor is called upon to perform every

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imaginable kind of work, from laying
out and planting a garden to the making
up of brides' bouquets and funeral work.
He is suppo.sed to know everything per-
taining to horticulture and floriculture
and is consulted not only when a flower
bed is to be laid out, but also when
shrubs and ornamental stock or perhaps
fruit trees are to be planted. It is sur-
prising how .great a percentage of these
hard working men really can give the de-
sired information, many of them having
gained this knowledge in their long and
varied experience; others are careful
students and read the leading works on
those branches of the trade in which thev
may feel themselves only weakly posted.
It is not stonishing that mistakes, more
or less serious, will occur frequentlv.
for no one man can reasonably be ex-
pected to be infallible in all details of the
many branches of horticulture.

Men w-ho are established in such towns
can gain a wealth of knowledge on all
topics pertaining to their vocation by
simply reading the Florists' Review;
in its columns our most eminent and ex-
perienced men, whose authority can not
t)e questioned, give their ideas freely,
each one having his specialty in which
he excels, and what he says is carefully
weighed and considered before giving it
to the public; therefore, in ninety-nine
cases out of a hundred may be relied
upon. Also the editor of this paper has
a long and wide experience behind him.
I know too, that he is exceeilingly watch-
ful not to allow any doubtful matter enter
into the columns of the Review and this
shoulii be another weighty leason why
our florists in the smaller towns, who
seldom have a chance to e.xchange ideas
with their brothers in the larger cities,
will find it to their advantage to read the
new weekly from first to the last page.

"No other florist paper can compare
with the Review in style as well as in
arrangement and substance of re. ding
matter, while the illustrations are equal
to the best I have ever seen." This was
the remark made by one of our leading
florists when he received the first issue.
The reader may pardon me for .saying
these fev\ words in favor of the paper and
the men who write for it. I am an oc-
ca.sional contributor myself and perhaps
you have an idea that I atn vain enough
to think that my name should be in-
cluded among those of the "eiuinent and
experienced men." No, I do not want to
be misunderstood; what I have w-ritten in
the past was dictated merely by every day
practical experience and observation dur-
ing the last forty years or more, and most
of my writings were only plain descrip-
tions of some hardy plants and the situa-
tion best adapted for their welfare. ,\ny
man familiar with a special class of
plants is able to describe their habit,
flowers and foliage and knows what soil
and surroundings suit them best, and I
do not claim to possess any superior
knowledge than many of my brother flor-
i.sts. nor can I say that I know all of the
hardy perennials, but during my life I
had an opportunity to become familiar
with a great many of these interesting
and useful plants, and they always were
my favorites, because they were hardy
aud could endure our cold winters.

My interest in perennials wasawakened
when I was a very small boy, less than
ten yearsold. My father had allowed me
a little corner in the garden where I
could dig and sow seeds and plant w hat-
ever I took a fancy to. One day he bought
a fine large plant of fancy pelargonium
for me which I planted out into one of
my beds, where it grew to extra large
size, but, na'urally enough, the following
winter it died in the cold, and when
spring came I waited in vain to see it
sprout like the lilacs, deutzias and snow-
balls near by. From that time on 1 was
always particidar not to plant anything in
my garden which was not perfectly hardy,
and when at the age of fifteen, I entered
the profession. I was quite proud of my
knowledge of hardy plants, but very .soon
found out that I knew only very little
about them.

But I nuist stop, this is not to be a

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Bed of Cannas Bordered with Pennisetum.

biograph}-; what I was going to say to-
ilay is for the florist iti small cities, who
probably has a sash house without heat-
ing arrangement of any kind in which he
grows his early chrysanthemums and
which he utilizes in winter to store
hydrangeas or half hardy roses and
shrubs for forcing. He may not want all
the room in it for that purpose and can
spare a bench here for the old fashioned
fringed pink. You can plant the clumps
at any time in the winter whenever you
can get a chance to dig them up; they
w'ill keep dormant and will not start into
growth until the sun is higher, towards
spring, and usually come in full bloom
about Easter time without any tireheat.
Of course, after the growth is fairly
advanced they want a little attention as
to watering, airing, etc., and as their
habit and growth is very compact and
close they should at no time be watered
or syringed overhead, else the moisture
may cause rot in the thick mass of
branches and foliage. In a cold place
like this there is no chance for red spider
to take hold, and syringing can safely be
dispensed with, but when the soil in
which they are planted becomes loo dry
water can be adnunistered by pushing
the hose under the plants close to the
ground, the force of the water being
regulated by turnin,g the faucet so as to
avoid heavy splashing. Years ago, as
many of the older florists will remember,
these pinks were grown everywhere in
large quantities, but since we have so
many good carnations they have taken a
back seat and are now only grown in very
few places, exclusively for home consum-
ing. None are sent to the markets, yet
in many instances we miss them for

making up designs, etc., when carnations
are scarce.

It may happen after the holidays that
there is unoccupied space in a moderately
cool house for a time, which space could
be utilized frequently for forcing on a
few of these plants if they were potted
up. Their highly .scented flowers will
come handy at any time and they are
excellent keepers so long as w'e keep
them in a cool house. Whoever has a
stock of these plants shoidd not neglect
to take in a few at least for a trial.
Cuttings ma\- be taken any time in winter
or spring from plants grown out doors.
Anything in the shape of a cutting will
root when treated the sime as a carnation
cutting. We have frequently chopped off
a few old clumps while frozen stiff and
covered with a foot or more of snow for
the purpose of propagating therefrom,
but plants which have flowered under
glass will answer as well. When rooted
they may either be potted off singly or
boxed, and in spring should be planted in
a sunny bed, where they will make good
busily plants in one season without any
pinching in. Such one-year old stock is
best for the purpose mentioned; when
older, the center of the clumps gets loose
and bare and the branchlets become more
elongated and weak, causing the flower
stems to fall over with the weight of the
buds and flowers. Any of the various
varieties will answer the purpose. Snow,
or the ordinary fringed white, but I con-
sider Her Majesty superior to the others,
not only for its larger sized flowers, but
also on account of its stouter stems and
robust growth. When well grown and
disbudded it is as large as an average
white carnation. K.

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CANNAS BORDERED WITH PEN-
NISETUM.

The bed of cannas shown in the ac-
companying engraving, occupied a posi-
tion immediately in front of the conserva-
tory in Lincoln Park, Chicago, last
summer. The cannas were Alphonse
Bouvier and the border was of Penni-
setum longistylum, a very pretty plumed
grass.

The propagation of the pennisetum is
very simple. Mr. Stromback cakes up
three or four clumps in the fall, trims off
foliage, etc., places in a box and sets
them under the bench in a house with a
temperature of 40° or 45°. In March he
shakes out the soil, tears the clumps to
pieces and pots the pieces, placing two or
three runners in a 3 01 4-inch pot. They
are then placed in a house with a temper-
ature of 60° and an even moisture main-
tained. They make plants in a short
time and are bedded out the latter part
of May or early in June.

The plants can also be grown from
seed, but above method makes plants
quicker. To start a stock seed could be
used.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

Group No. 4 of our general introduc-
tion will appear next week. Subscribers
are invited to send in cabinet size photo-
graphs of themselves, to appear in these
groups, but please do not send us photos
that must be returned, as we are obliged
to cut them in arranging them in the
groups.

Mr. Dorner's Carnation Notes will
be continued next week.

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CHICAGO.

Amon§ the Retailers.

All the ret ilcrs rt'iiort a very satisfac-
tory Christmas traile, many noting a con-
siderable increase over last year. With
quite a number there was a much larger
call for blooming plants in preference to
cut flowers, customers feeling that they
were getting better value in a few plants
that would remain attractive for several
weeks, while the cut flowers would last
only a few days. And plants attractively
dressed with crepe paper and ribbon
seemed to quickly catch and hold the
attention of transient buyers. At the
same time the sales of cut flowers were
very large. The .sales of greens were
good but woidd have been much larger
hail the weather been less severe, enabling
the retailers to display these goods in
front of their stores and keep a salesman
there. The supply of flowers was for-
tunately much larger than had been an-
ticipated in view of the stretch of dark
days that preceded Christmas, and the
(juality was better than the dealers had
(tared to hope for. The few ilays of sun-
shine just before Christmas, and which
all feared would be too late to be of value,
nuist have done some good after all.
Many growers cut more flowers at the
right time for Christmas sales than they
had cut any week for a month. Of course
there was some pickled stock, but there
seemed to have been less pickling this
year than for some seasons past It
was remarkable that the Beauties and
Meteors held their color so well after hav-
ing experienced so many weeks of I'ark,
gloomy weather. In view of the indica-
tions the early part of the week of a
short supply the large Christmas trade
was peculiarly gratifying.

Mr. E. Wienhoeber did a big business
in both plants and cut flowers. A full
description of his Christmas trade will
be found under the heading: "Christ-
mas eve with a retail florist."

Chas. A. Samuelson noted a marked
increase in the call for blooming plants,
the largest demand being for azaleas,
cyclamens, tulips in boxes, etc. He sold
large numbers of inside window boxes
planted with blooming cyclamens and
tulips. Some planted with Begonia in-
carnata did not sell so well. Did not
seen to be bright enough in color to
catch the popular fancy. The pans for
these window boxes are filled at the
greenhouses, and when placed in an
olive green wicker work cover, and tied
with ribbon of the same shade, make
very attractive Christmas gifts. Azaleas,
al.so, sold well, none in good bloom being
left over. These had their pots dressed
with crepe paper and tied with ribbon of
suitable shade. Cut flowers and greens
sold as well as usual. It was noted
though that customers seemed later than
usual in placing their orders. The day
before Christmas trade was lighter than
for the same day last 3'ear, but on Christ-
mas morning the trade came with a rush.
In cut flowers Mr. Simuelson found the
violet hampers described in the notes re-
garding Mr. Wieuhoeber's busine.ss
splendid sellers. He sold about seventy-
five of these for Christmas. A few ar-

ranged and placed in the window at-
tracted the attention of passersby and
made many sales to transients.

W. J. Smyth found Christmas trade con-
siderably better than last year, and
believes that if the weather had been
more moderate the total sales would have
been still larger. He noted a decided in-
crease in the call for all plants. Bloom-
ing plants, dressed with crepe paper and
ribbon, sold especially well. .Many of his
customers selected plants in advance of
Christmas and had them held until time
for delivery. Of course, there were the
usual latge sales of cut flowers. Mr.
Smvth don't like the "wall paper"
covered boxes, but he has to have them.
Manv people like these rather glaringly
decorated boxes and their taste must be
pleased even if not in harmony with that
of the florist. He also noted a good call
for the \iobt hampers and could have
sold many more had he had timetoarrange
them ami place them where they could be
sten But he has h.id all he could do as it
was and is much gratified with the Christ-
mis trade of 1^97.

The Art Moral Co. report a very .satis-
factory Christmas trade in all lines. Thev
grow many blooming ])lants for their
store trade, and all .sold well. Their
crops of cut flowers were large and good
and all found ready sale at satisfactory
prices.

The .Artistic Floral Co. opened a store
last week at ,^903 Cottage Grove avenue
and report a good Christmas business.

George Wittbold did a big Christmas
trade at both the North Clark street .store
anil the greenhouses. He noted a largely
increased demand for plants of all kinds
and the usual call for cut flowers. In one
of the windows of the store have recently
appeared some novel window attractions.
The latest is life-size and very lifedike
figures of a voung man and a young
ladv, the latter holding a guitar. There
was a naturalness about the poses not
seen in ordinary figures, and it was
amazing to find on close inspection that
the figures were made of such material
as corn husks, leaves, dried grasses, seeds,
etc. The faces were all of corn husks,
and were remarkably life-like. They
are made by someone in Wisconsin.
Mr. Wittbold has quite a number of the
figures stored in a rear room. One of an
old darkey playing a banjo is exceedingly
natural and will surely attract crowds of
spectators when it is placed in the win-
dow.

Mr. Wittbold has a new pteris, a chance
seedling discovered two years ago, that
promises to be very useful. He has
named it I'teris tremula crispum. The
fronds are short, rounded and full, and
the plant is quite dwarf in habit. He
reports heavy sales of palms at wholesale
prior to the holidays and will have to sort
up his stock before again pushing sales,
though able to care for the usual run of
orders.

1*. J. Hauswirth is much pleased with
his Christmas trade. He had a large
quantity of pot plants of the white Scotch
heather (Erica pcrsoluta alba) shipped
him from the east, and they sold like the
proverbial "hot cakes" at good prices.
He also noted a brisk demand for potted
azaleas and could have sold manv more

had they been procurable. The supply
of flowers was better than anticipated
and all sold at good pi ices.

' H. F. Halle reports his Christmas
trade as fully one-third larger thaii_ last
year, and he noted a marked increase in
the call for plants. He is much pleased
over the outlook. Sales of greens were
not up to expectations, but this was
probably due to the severitv" of the
weather which prevented the usual dis-
play in front of the store

VValter Kreitling is well pleased with
his Christinas trade and the only fault he
has to find is that a good deal of th^ cut
flower stock had been pickled and was
prone to go to pieces verj' soon.

John C. Schutiert & Co.'s Christmas
trade was very large. They noted a de-
cided increase in the call for extra
Beauties, showing that the Beauty is
still growing in popular favor in spite of
the high prices. They also found the
violet liamper very popular, and sold an
unusually large quantity of prettily ar-
ranged cajie flower wreaths which caught
the popular fancy where a change from
the usual holly wreath was desired.

Among the Wholesalers.

The reports from the wholesalers about
the Christmas trade are fully as gratifying
as tho.se from the retailers. All report
trade as fully equal to that of last year
and in many cases far in excess. Though
stock was none tco plenty and prices
high the supply that turned up in time
for Christmas was unexpectedly large,
and of course everything of good quality
sold readily. And the quafit)-, too, was
much better than had been anticipated in
view of the dark weather that had pre-
ceded Christmas. The few bright days
toward the middle of the week helped
more than expected. The demand has
held up remarkably w'ell since Christmas,
and, be.st of all, the bright weather has
continued and there is stock with which
to fill the host of orders received. All
are feeling greatly encouraged over the
outlook and feel that the present season
will prove the best in many years. Prices
are holding up well and New Year's
prices will be but a trifle lower than the
Christmas list.

Kennicott Bros. Co. report an increase
of fully one-third over last year. Last
Thursday they did the biggest day's busi-
ness in the history of the firm, exceeding
by I400 the previous largest day's busi-
ne.ss, which was an Easter, and they had
less complaint from customers than for-
merly at holiday seasons. Stock seemed
to average better and give better satisfac-
tion; but it was not all lovelv. A ship-
ment of S, 500 valley from the east arrived
frosted so that about 2,500 were lost.
This was particularly aggravating as all
could have been sold at a good price.
This loss was due entirely to negligence
on the part of the express companv, as
the packing of the flowers was beyond
criticism. A still more aggravating ca.se,
because inexcusable, was the arrival of a
lot of 2,000 violets frozen solid. These
came from some nearby growers and the
packing consisted of merel}- a single
thickness of newspaper inside of the
case. These flowers were alreadj' sold at
I2.25 per 100 and the flowers were as

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A Corner in the Establishment of Kcnnicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

good as the nione}' had they arrived in
good shape.

Bassett & Washburn's business was
nearly double that of last vear. Their
increase of glass surface during tlie year
enlarged their supply and the cut for
Christmas was larger than expected the
early part of the week. They cut a large
quantity of bulbous stock in addition to
• their other flowers, and sold it all. This
included 4.000 Harrisii and S.ooo valley.
Romans did not go .so well. And their
trade since Christmas has held up re-
maikably well. Last Tuesday they re-
ceived over 40 telegraphic orders in ad-
dition to their usual run of business.

E. H. Hunt reports a consiilerable in-
crease over last year and is thoroughly
well pleased with 1 is Christmas trade.
The supply exceeded expectations and
has kept up well since Christmas, al.so
the orders.

-\. L. Randall is well satisfied with the
Christmas business and has '110 kick
coming" in any way.

W. E. Lynch had a good trade. He
was afflicted with some "pickled ' stock
early in the week, and humorously re-
ports that he found no increase in the de-
mand for this sort of stock. It was sold
at very moderate prices to local buyers.
All good shipping stock went at good
figures.

Winter & Glover report a fair trade

and not enough stock to meet the lively
demand.

Vau^han, McKellar & Winterson did a
much larger business than last year and
are exceeding!}- well satisfied. With
them orders seemed to have been placed
earlier than usual. They did a big trade
in greens and cleaned up well in that
line. Trade has been remarkably brisk
since Christmas and stock has been good.

E. C. .Ainling's Christmas trade was
double that of last year. He had more
consignors, a larger supply and good sales
at excellent prices. He is very well
pleased.

Reinberg Bros, report sales equal to
last year at good figures. The recent fire
cut them short on Meteors, but their sup-
ply was large anyway and all sold. They
are now cutting some particularh- fine
Maids and La France.

Rogers Park Floral Co. had a good sup-
ply of excellent quality and all sold at
good prices. They are well satisfied and
anticipate continued good business.

A. G. Prince it Co. report a larger sup-
ply than expected and consequentU- large
sales.

Mr. E. E. Peiser, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., favors the formation of an organiza-
tion of shippers of cut flowers, to enforce
collection of damages from express com-
panies when flowers are lost through the
negligence of eniplo3-es of the companies.

He cites the case of a shipment of valley
his firm received from Mr. E. Asmus,
New York. This shipment was due on a
train arriving here at 9:55 p. m. They
telephoned the express company to look
out for the cases and deliver at once. The
train arrived on time, but despite the fact
that they telephoned frequently during
the evening and waited till i :oo a. m. to re-
ceive the shipment, it was not delivered
to them till 9:30 a. m. the next day, and
was then damaged by frost. They find
that a commission man cannot make claim
for damages in such a case, as, according
to law, flowers sent on commission are the
property of the shipper and not of the
commission man. He believes that an
association of shippers with a paid attor-
ney to follow up and push the claims of
any member of the association would re-
sult in greater care on the part of the ex-
press companies.

Various Items.

Another bunch of their new pink car-
nation Irene was sent to Chicago last
week by Crabb & Hunter, of Grand
Rapids, Mich. It certainly is an excel-
lent flower and will undoubtedly prove
useful. There were other promising
seedlings but Irene will probably prove
most popular.

Richard Prescott, foreman for C. W.
Xorthrop, La Grange, while arranging a

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decoration at Riverside, was unfortunate
eno;igh to fall from a ladder and break
his leg. He is now in the county hos-
pital. His many friends will wish him a
speedy recovery.

Among recent visitors was Mr, F. J.
Foster, of the Krebs Floral Co., St. Louis.

Don't forget the next meeting of the
Florists' Club January 13. This will be
ladies' night, and from hints we have re-
ceived of the program being prepared we
can assure all of a very enjoyable even-
ing.

Mr. H. P. Gerhardt, the "Limits
Florist," reports an excellent trade at his
stand, 1317 North Clark St. Last Au-
gust he built a greenhouse 22 x 100 on his
place in Waterloo Court, not far from his
stand at the " Limits,"

NEW YORK.

Around Town.

I do not know if it is a good omen or
not, anywaj- it is a fact that every Christ-
mas you see more and more flowering
plants. It used to be that Easter was the
time when plants in flower ruled, now
they are playing an imjiortant part at
this season of the year, A large retailer
told ine that he buys more every year,
"as an act of self defense simply," said
he. "My customers get more fractious
every }ear. Of course I have to bu}'
flowers to fill orders, but the great ad-
vance in prices precludes me laying in a
large stock, and then having to fight and
take chances with my customers."

"Another growing evil is the lavish
use of ribljon in all made up work and
even on plants," said one man. "Our
bill for this luxury alone is near ;{;i,ooo
since November the ist."

Snap Shots,

.^t Thorley's I noted several pretty
things in the way of novelties; shallow,
square hampers of plants tied with brill-
iant plaited plaid ribbon, very showy;
gilt hampers of pots of violets in full
flower, with ribbon to match, and splen-
did heaths dressed with ribbon, also aza-
leas and other plants.

At Stumpp's there was a tremendous
variety of Ijasketed plants, some with
handles upon which were tied bunches of
orchids, violets, etc, with a wealth of
ribbon, always harmonizing with the
whole. One gilt basket on pedestal con-
tained a large Otaheite orange, "dressed"
with orange shaded ribbon. A large
bunch of Cypripedium insigne and leu-
cothoe sprays, were on the basket and
on the tripod of the stand.

At Sniall's I saw large wreaths of
"box" (Bnxus ovalifoHum) tied with
masses of red "bird berries" and stream-
ers of red ribbon, broad and narrow.

At David's there were many hand-
somely filled baskets of plants, Otaheite
oranges, ericas and cyclamen trimmed
with ribbon, all handsomely gotten up
and very exquisite.

At McConnell's handsomely filled bas-
kets were the specialty also, deep crimson
ribbon on the handles; one .specially fine,
white celluloid basket, red handles, con-
taining Erica fragrans, Drac;ena termi-
nals and Ardisia crenulata, all prettily ar-

ranged. Heathers, tied with different
colored tartan ribbons, were very effective.

At Hodgson's I noted a novel altar
decoration which consisted of a large
Otaheite orange about four feet high, in-
terspersed with Lilium Harrisii blooms,
finished with smilax and tied with ma-
roon ribbon.

At Siebrecht's " filled " baskets were
again in evidence. Some were filled with
heathers and ardisias, others Farleyense,
cj'clamens, oranges, azaleas, etc., taste-
fully trimmed and gotten up to sell. A
basket of Farleyense, bunch of violets
tied on handle, looked very rich.

At "The Rosary" I saw the only gar-
denias in town. There were some pretty
baskets here also, and some fiat, round
and oval baskets of holly and bird-berry,
Adiantum Farleyense and poinsettias for
a dinner Christmas night — all verj'
pretty.

At Fleishmann's there were shallow
diamond shaped baskets trimmed w'ith
crepe paper and ribbon, filled with A.
Farle\ense and A. cuneatuni and
bunches of orchids or violets tied on the
pyramidal shaped handles, with bows of
mauve or violet ribbon.

At Bridgeman's a basket of azaleas and
holly festooned and tied with light
green "nun's veiling," was quite unique
and attractive.

At Scallen's, baskets were prominent.
Those with heather and holly were very
pretty. I saw some ribbon with the
ends hand painted with flowers; some-
thing new I believe.

Bulls and Bears,

Christinas has come anrt gone since I
wrote yon last week. Each succeeding
year holds out the same expectations, has
the same disappointment for grower,
wholesaler and retailer. Each one is re-
sponsible to the other, each one blames
the other. It is hard to tell how to make
the balance of justice fall evenly on their
respective shoulders. The question is, "is
the game worth the candle?" is the
paucity and slump in business before holi-
daj'S and after made up at those times ?
On Thursday there was literally a famine
ill some stocks, held back by the grower
for better prices next day, and in some
cases "salted" so long, that as one whole-
saler said of some stock I saw, he could
not sell it to the "Greeks" at any price.
Some consignments were actualh- shipped
back. Is not this killing the goose with
the golden eggs?

The week ending December 26, com-
monly called Christmas week, might be
described briefly as follows:

Monday — Expectation.

Tiiesda}' — Promulgation.

Wednesday— Emulation.

Thursday — Anticipation.

Friday — Realization.

Saturday — Computation.

Sunday — Adulation.

What the Wholesalers Say,

W. S. Allen: "So far as I can learn,
business has surpassed anything approach-
ing former years, even the palmiest days
such success was not known. Very little
pickling and all stuff sold well with few
exceptions."

Walter F. Sherid.\n: "Business was
good. All grades of flowers sold rapidlj'
at good figures; all inferior goods took
chances, but not at as low figures as a
year ago. All stock arrived in good condi-
tion and there was less salted stock."

Thom.\s VofN'G, Jr.: "Trade was
much better than labt year for 'fine
flowers; the lower grades sold cheap.
Taken as a whole it was a good Christ-
mas. American Beauties, Maids and
Meteors were the leaders; also fancy and
red carnations."

John I. R.wnor: "Trade very good.
All first class flowers sold well, specially
Beauties, Maids and Meteors. Brides
went slow. There was a lot of stuff
salted that might have realized good
prices the days previous to Christmas."

John Yoing: "Business was better
than for many years, and volume of trade
much larger. Not so much salted stock
as formerly and there were not enough
Beauties, .Maids, and Meteors. Fancy
carnations sold extremely well; smilax
was a drug."

J. B. Ezechel: "I could have handled
twice the amount of rlowers. Good stuff
brought good prices, and poor stock
about the same as ordinary- days."

Traendly & Schexck: "Never
cleaned out so well before and prices
ruled a great deal better than formerly."

W. H. Gunther: "The general run
of trade was good, a big improvement
over former years. All good stock sold
well. Romans hung a little. There was
not so much poor and salted stock as here-
tofore."

E. C. Horan: "Business was a big
rush. It was a "rose Christmas" from the
word go. Hyacinths and narcissus went
slowly. Carnations sold well. Cleaned
out everything except violets."

H. A. Hoffman: "Trade was very
passable. Beauties sold well, and carna-
tions and • other stock in proportion.
Prices ruled higher than last year and it
seemed as if we were getting back to the
old prices again."

MiLLANG & Co.: "Trade was tip top
— everything sold out clean except smi-
lax. Roses and carnations hardly enough
to go round."

J. W. King: "Trade was .\i. Cleaned
out in good shape. Carnations realized
phenomenal prices. I had a good deal of
stuff frozen, however, but there was less
salted stock than formerly."

MacDonald ^: McM-^'nu.s: "As this
was our first Christmas we cannot com-
pare. We sold out everything, however,
except violets. One large consignment
of orchids was frozen. We are well sat-
isfied with our initial efforts."

JvLiu.s Lang: "Business in general
good and good stuff sold well. Cleaned
up everything except smilax. Violets
went slow and Harrisii well.''

PiRDY & Blaivelt: "We had a
ready sale for all the stuff we had. Roses
were scarce, Beauties specially so. We
had a lot of sweet peas, however, which
we sold from f 3 to J4 per dozen bunches.
The variety was Blanche Ferry."

Ford Bros.: "Trade was very fair.
All roses sold well and everything was
cleaned out. Violets were a drug, how-
ever, by the end of the day. High grade
stock of all kinds sold well and brought

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top prices. Smilax we could not give
away.''

M. A. Hart: 'Business was O. K.
All roses sold well; could get most any
price for good Beauties. Bridesmaids
also sold well, and there was less salted
stock than usual."

FiT/.GER.\r.D & H.-^mmond: "We
found trade very good. Cleaned out
everything with the exception of violets.
All roses sold well, in fact everything ex-
cept violets and smilax."

N. V. Cut Fi.owkr Co.: "Business
was good all round and very satisfactory.
Good stuff was scarce and rep.lized good
prices. Beauties, ;\Iaids and Meteors had
the call and carnations were also a good
tiling. In fact all fancy stock sold read-
ily and realized price? that reminded one
of years ago. Cypripediums and smilax
were the only things that went slow."

J.-iMES H.\RT: "Trade fairly good
for fancy stock and poor stuff sold poor-
ly. Cleaned out well, however, at good
average prices. The scarcity of some
goods Iiulled the prices, but if there had
been the quantities of former years,
things would have been different."

Fr.\nk Mii.L.'VNC: "Am pleased to say
trade was all that could be desired; only
wish I had had more stuff. Carnations
went better than I ever anticipated, and
prices realized belter than ihe usual
average. Cleaned up everything in good
shape."

But all this has been hashed, and re-
hashed in former years. The fault lies,
it .seems to me, pre-eminently with the
grower. He has the chrysanthenuim to
fight every year. Beware, gentlemen, of
the "Flowering Plant," it is going to be
one of your greatest rivals. It is kicking
at your doors and it is coming to stay.
From questions asked the wholesalers,
however, there seems to have been less
salting this year than ever before. The
general impression prevailing, however,
is that Christmas trade was very satis-
factory. The da}' before Christmas there
was a perfect famine in flowers of nearly-
all kinds, and good prices might have
been realized on some goods that had to
be shipped that day. Friday morning
business started only fair, towards night,
however, trade was (juite beyond all
expectations and by midnight most
everyboily was sold right out clean.

It was essentially a "rose Lhristmas,"
the cold snap coming as it did helped
things along very u aterially. vSome
growers made the mistake of shipping a
lot of stuff Saturday, and as late as
Saturday afternoon, violets suffering
especially on this account. There were
several cases of freezing. One grower lost
nearly 5,000 carnations this way.

Roses and carnations had the call and
fancy stock was at a premium. There
was no special rush of high-priced Beau-
ties, but they remained stiff at $1,503
piece. Bridesmaids, extra fancy, sold
for $30, while Meteors touched the top
notch at $40, Brides, Testouts and Car-
nots I30. Carnations, extra fancy,
brought from $6 to J>io; Valley, fancy,
$8; violets, extra selected, I3. Smilax
was a drug, and nearly all white flowers
went slowly, even Brides are not a "good
thing" at Christmas. Cattleyas were
very scarce at 50 cents to 60 cents, while

cypripediums were plentiful a, id Mild at
10 cents. Lilium Harrisii sold fairly well
at fio to I12.50. All good stuff .sold well
and poor stuff did not fetch more than
ordinary prices. For prices on regular
graded stock and goods not mentioned
here, see Xew York market report.

The cold weather precluded the fakirs
and Greeks from handling the lower
grades of stock, and so poor and waited
stock realized poor prices and in some
instances was not sole! at all.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

At midday the day before Christmas
there was not a crate of holly in the market.
It was an unknown cpiantity from the day
the finst car was unloaded, and, taken as
a whole, was much inferior to former
years. ."V storeman was heard to say that
it was only fit to tie on "fol de rols and
sponge cake.'' Shippers, please take
note, and another year only ship the good
kind. The demand for mistletoe is but
moderate, and though the imported stock
arrived in useless condition there was
quite enough to go round.

Mr. L. C. Bobbink, of Rutherford,
N. J., started for Holland yesterday (the
29th) per steamship St. Paul, and will
return about the first of F'ebruary.

Various Items.

Visitors: Samuel Goldring, .Albany,
N. Y., was a visitor during Christmas
week, and as one of the wholesalers said:
"Sam is just like Santa Clans; you are
bound to see him every Xmas. "

Thomas M. Ulani, of Elliott & Ulam,
Pittsburg, Pa., was also a visitor, and
carried a full supply of ".stogies." Both
bought heavily for their home trade.

W. A. Manda's storehouse which he
recently erected for the storage of hardy-
shrubs, etc., was partially destroyed by
fire last week.

There are rmuors that the firm of
Purdy & Blauvelt will dissolve, Mr.
Blauvelt withdrawing from the florist
trade, and Mr. James Purdy forming a
partnership with Chas. Millang, of Mil-
lang t^i: Co.

Mr. Patrick O'Mara has been seriously
ill with rheumatism and grippe but hopes
to be around in a few days. Please accept
our sympathies.

All retailers report a very large volume
of business, almost unprecedented. At
six o'clock Friday, one retailer said he
was three hours behind with his orders.
This does not mean that the florist has
made money. The high price of flowers
precluded this and a great many persuad-
ed their customers to take plants.

H. A. B.

CLEVELAND.

Unfavorable Weather.

There has not been breathing time to
find out the particulars regarding the
trade at Christmas, though I hope to be-
fore sending in this report. One thing
of course we all know about and have
had to contend again.st in common. The
writer does not recall a more disadvan-
tageous spell of weather in many \-ears.
Peaches are not common in December

and ordinarily florists could not afford to
partake at this season, but certainly in
weather we have had a "peach" forced
on us whether we would or no. Such
"peaches" ought to be canned and served
up in moderation in July and .\ugust.
It is very seldom that we have such abso-
lutely had weather in Cleveland. It was
not onl)' cold, but the wind blew a hurri-
cane on Thursday and in addition it
snowed hard. The streets had previously
been sleeted with ice by rain freezing
as it fell so that getting about on
foot or with rigs of any kind was not
only difiicult, but rather dangerous as
w-ell. Hauling wagons through the snow
made it very slow work on tlie road. It
was not enough to wrap all the plants,
but wagons had to be well heated, other-
wise many things of a moie ten<ler na-
ture must surely have been frozen. Fri-
dav night the thermometer got down al-
most to zero, but Saturday morning was
clear and very sunny, so that things were
not so bad.

Good Demand for Pot Plants.

It seems that noliody could have failed
to notice the increase in the demand for
pot plants of every description. Nearly
every firm in the city operating a store
for the disposal of their product had a
greater or less supply of desirable stock
in this line and in every instance it .sold
without the slightest difficulty. Of
course at this sea.son flowering plants
stood higher in popular favor than palms
or other foliage plants, although the lat-
ter sold very well on the whole. In
blooming stock azaleas were more gener-
ally offered than anything else and were
taken readily at good prices. More of
these could easily have been sold, were
they to have been had. Of course the
old white, Deutsche Perle was in greater
supph" than other sorts, but there was a
sprinkling of light and rose pink with a
ver\- few red. Colored sorts sold most
readih- though none were left of any
sort. Cyclamens, primulas, begonias and
poinsettias comprised the bidk of other
offerings in potted stock aside from palms
and allied plants, with some oranges and
ardisias on the side.

Holly and other green stuff with the in-
evitable immortelle truck sold fully as
well with those who handled it, although
few florists do anything with it except on
orders for other goods more directly in
their line. No reports have come in yet
owing to the short time elapsed at this
writing as to how stock stood the test of
delivery, but there will probably be quite
a crop of complaints in due season.

Trade in Cut Flowers.

In comparing cut flower sales with
those of other years there would probably
be a slight increase shown although the
bulk of advance in this line of sales has
probabU- come from an increased demand
for plants. In cut flowers nearly every-
body show-ed a predilection for the carna-
tion and everything of the Dianthus tribe
was sold out, most florists running short,
some of them very early in the day,
while only one or two had enough to
last out to the bitter end. Roses sold
variously. 'With some the>- went very
well, with others kicks on the price

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were long and loud, although in the end
salable stock was pretty well used up.
Unsalable stock was used up, too, but 'n
quite a different seu.se. American
Beauties, when the\' were good, sold well
and were rather short owing to some lots
being frozen in transit. Pickled stock
off color or blue went very slowly or not at
all. Bridesmaid and Meteor had the call
in tea roses. Valley, Roman hyacinths
and narcissus did about as well as ever,
the two latter being mostly of value to
eke out other flowers that were in shorter
supjily. Business, taken as a whole, was
certainly up to other years, and probalily
would show an average total increase
according to store proprietors' say.

A Christmas Decoration.

The most important event of the week
from a social point of view was of course
the T"nion League Club reception and
ball given Monday evening after Christ-
mas. The work had been placed in the
hands of .Smith S; Fetters and the work
<lone reflected credit on the firm. Holly
and various Christmas greens formed a
considerable portion of the overhead and
wall decorations. In flowers Bridesmaid,
Bride, Meteor and La France roses were
used, with (jUcintities of Lilium Ilarrisii.
The room given over to dancing, white
and gold in color, had the mantel beauti-
fully decorated in Meteor roses, with a
center of I.,ilium Harrisii, with palms
banked at the sides. Overhead, a huge
bell, from which radiated garlands of
laurel reaching to the sides and cor-
ners. The corners were finished with
smaller bells and holly wreaths, inter-
n.ingled with colored electric lights. The
room where the president received was
done in La France and Bridesmaid roses,
with a profusion of palms and wild smi-
lax artistically arranged. White azaleas
were also largely u.sed advantageiiusly in
various places. Refreshments were served
upstairs at dozens of tables variously dec-
orated, some with plateaus mostly in
carnations of different colors and others
with tall vases of roses simply but artist-
ically arranged. All the floral arrange-
ments throughout were carried out beau-
tifully and the totil vnsinnbli: was cer-
tainh' charming.

A Resolution.

At the regular club meeting December
27, the resolutions given below were
up for action. It does seem as though
.something ought to be done to stop the
gratuitous distribution of seeds, usuallj-
for the advancement of the political am-
bitions and schemes of various would-be
.statesmen, who, so far as the real inter-
ests of their constituents are concerned,
care very little and do still less.

For many years the national govern-
ment has distributed seeds free of cost
over the entire country. This practice is
continued, much to the injury of seeds-
men, florists, gardeners, and horticultur-
ists generally. To explain in brief: The
governm.ent, by its purchase and gratui-
tous distribution of seeds, becomes a di-
rect and formidable competitor of the
seedsman.

The amateur, inspired by his gift of seeds
to enter the field of horticulture, becomes
a lival of the legitimate florist. Horticul-

ture in general suffers in common with
the seedsmen and florists, who at all
times have at heart its promotion and ad-
vancement.

Why these particidar craftsmen should
be singled out as the victims of govern-
mental competition remains an unan-
swered question. It would be eminently
more fitting and a great deal more practi-
cable to distribute free groceries and cloth-
ing, and thereby achieve the same end,
which it appears is the paternali.sm of a
few politicians whose motive is the ad-
vancement of their selfish interests at the
government's expense.

AVIiereas, In view of these facts, we cousider
iluil a yreal uijustiLe is wrought the seedsmen
and floiists of ll;e country: and

Whereas, The e.xpenses of the government
wouh.l be decreased by the discontinuance of
the practice of free seed distribution to the ex-
tent of one hundred thousand dollars; there-
fore be it

Resolved. That we. the Cleveland Floris's"
Club, protest against a further appropriation
of moneys by congress for this pui-pose: and
be it also

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be submitted liy the secretary of the club to
each senator and representative from Ohio.

Fnanimotisly adopted. Nemo.

ST. LOUIS.

Christmas Trade Satisfactory.

Christmas trade from all accounts can
be classed as very satisfactory with both
the retailer and wholesaler. The weather
was gloriotis over head Ijut the slush from
the recent sleet storm made walking very
unpleasant. The growers certainly have
no reason to complain, that is, so far as
prices went, and only those that indulged
in pickling will learn a lesso.i when they
get their returns from the commission'
man.

Supply — Prices.

Prices for good fir.st-class stock were
high. It was thought a few days before
Christmas that stock would be very
scarce, but it all came in atone time and at
4 o'clock Friday one wholesaler was tele-
phoning all around offering roses at from

l3 to |6-

In roses the stock was much more
plentiful than was expected. This was
owing to the fact that nmch of the .stuff
was held back until the last day. The
pickled stock had little effect on really
good stock and the latter was all disposed
of in short order and at top prices. The
best American Beauties, of which there
was only a small supply, .sold at |i.oo
and fi.SO each. Bridesmaid. Bride,
Meteor, La P'rance and Kaiserin were
greatest in demand and the supply was
good on all except Meteors; prices
ranged from |io to |[5 per hundred;
Perles and Woottons brought |6 and fS;
Carnots were very scarce; Brides ap-
peared to be the most plentiful of the
roses.

Carnat'ons were in great demand and
of excellent quality, though some very
sleepy stock could be seen, the growers
evidently leaving them on the plants too
long expecting fanc}' prices for Christ-
mas. The best of stock brought fS and
others I5 and j;6. Scott, Daybreak, Jub-
ilee, Eldorado, Emma Wocher, Flora
Hill and Alaska were seen at their best.

I he carnations sent to this market by the
South Park Floral Co. , of New Casi le,
Ind., were equal to those that took all
the firsts at our late show. Our local
growers also had .some very fine blooms
and those grown by Messrs. Aue, Fill-
more, I'de, .Ammann and Enmians all
biought good prices. •

Bulbous stock could be had in quantity
and was of good quality with the excep-
tion of some valley. For Romans the
price was J3 and f4, paper white *4 and
for good valley I4 and J5. Harnsii were
in short supply and commanded from I25
to $35 per hundred; callas, fio, but not
plentiful.

Violets were also more plentiful than
was expected. The fine California were
sold at f 4 for the best and some went as
low as $2\ good double were $2 and single
75 cents. Bouvardia was to be had only
in limited quantities and brought from
#2.50 to I3.00 per hundred. Sinilax and
adiantum sold better this year. Price on
smilax was f 15 to |iS and adiantum sold
for %\.

■ All kinds of Christmas greens sold well
notwithstanding that the streets down
town were lined with fakirs who were
.selling them very cheap. But most of
the stores claim they sold out early and
at good prices. Good mistletoe was
scarce and the little that was in the mar-
ket was not good. The demand for
blooming plants such as azaleas, cycla-
mens, and poins ttias, also palms and
other house plants and fern dishes was
good. The dealer this year had very lit-
tle trouble in delivering his plants and
cut flowers as the weather was fine and
they needed but little wrapping.

A Picnic at Christmas Time.

The down town retail florists had a
regular ])icnic that they did not look for
(but the wholesaler was not invited). The
Cheap John establishment was selling
carnations at forty cents per dozen on Fri-
day. When the florists heard of this
they sent their friends around and
bought them up and sold them over their
counter at $1 per dozen. They claim it
was cheaper to buy from him than to pay
the wholesaler from I5 to f8 per hundred.
Some people will never learn until it's
too late and they only have themselves
to blame.

An Important Club Meeting,

The members of the St. Louis Florists'
Club are requested to be pre.sent at the
next regular meeting of the club, January
13, iSgS, as business of great importance
will come up at this meeting and Presi-
dent Halstedt requests that every mem-
ber attend this meeting without fail.

A "Smoker" Soon.

The F^lorists of St. Louis will have
their annual "smoker" sometime during
the latter part of Jaimarj'. An entertain-
ment will also be given with it. The
talent will be made up from among the
craft.

Notes.

Mr. J. M. Jordan is reported as being
very sick and unable to attend to business.
Let us hope that Mr. Jordan will be able
to be out soon again.

I)i;( r.MiiKU SO, isy?

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241

Mr. W. L. Hucke, of Belleville, 111.,
will, on January, I, 1S9S, open his retail
lloral estalilishnient in St. Louis, at the
corner of Grand avenue and Shenandoah
street. Mr. Hucke reports that he will
also later on move his i;reenhouses to
this city.

Bowling Notes.

The Bowliui; Club rolled its regular
three games on Monday with a full
attendance and all were feeliug good as
all reported a good Christnuis. Emil
Schray was high man w'ilh 544, C. A.
Kui-hn, second, with 519 and C. Beyer,
third, with 503. The high single score
fell to E. Schray. also, with 214; Frank
Fillmore, second, ■with 199. and Kuehn,
third, with iSq. Mr. Einil Schray, the
only single member of uur club, was
.gii-en six months more time to find
a bride. Don't forget ne.xt Monday as
we are going to have a "hot old time."

J.,1.B.

PHILADELPHIA.

Perfect Christmas Weather.

"If you live to lie a huncU'ed years old
you will never see a nore perfect Christ-
mas than to-day," a railroad president said
this morning. He merely voiced the
.general sentiment. The so-called peo-
ple's indoor holiday was so attractive out-
doors that the day quile lost its charac-
ter. Everybody wai out for a part of the
(lay at least, which brought the happv
Christmas feeling even into the air of the
streets where kindliness and good fellow-
ship prevailed.

General Impressions.

It is not possible, today, for me to give
a thoroughly reliable account of the cut
flower trade. I will give general impres-
sions with a more exact account next
week. The weather was exceedingly
cold and stormy on the 23rd and 24th,
which shortened the supply considerably
and probably slightly reduced the de-
mand on those days. Tlie tendencv of
t'lese weather conditions and the more
hopeful feeling in general Ijusiness this
u inter was toward higher prices. The
market is hoviever getting much more
critical than it was a few years ago and
high prices are not paid for anything
that is not first class. Despite the dark
cold weather some magnificent stock is
.=een, perfect in color and form. This
class, especially in tea roses is not nearly
so large as the next, a medium grade
which is comprised of fair sized, fair
stemmed blooms that were formerly
c lunted in with the first. Then there is
the third or cull class, probably the
smallest of all, which is fortunate for it
it is most unsatisfactory to everybody.

The store men were rather apprehen-
sive on the 23rd and bought freely of both
first and second stock, but there was none
too much around until late in the day.
The morning of the 24th found a change
in the conditions. The stock which the
growers had been holding back was on
the markets and the store men as a rule
were anxious for the first class,
knowing they could get plenty of the sec-

ond when the\- ran short. The fine
weather of this morning was a great help
to business and nearly everything fresh
was eagerly bought. The weather which
so helped the euL flower market was
against plant trade. The store men had
bought rather more freely than usual of
both foliage and flowering plants and
their labor was vastly increased by the
cold spell. Careful wrapping is no joke
at sucii a time.

The trade in all kiuils of greens was
very large. The most popular novelty
noticed was the parlor box from the
south, v'hich included a general assort-
ment; holly branches, wild smilax, mag-
nolia foliage, palm leaves, etc., and sold
readily at f2o a dozen l)Oxes of fifteen
pounds each.

Christmas Cut Flower Prices.

Beauties sold at |6, fg and 5i- with a
few extras at J15 a dozen; Meteors, Brides
and Maids J15 to 520 per 100; Perles, ;fio
tojtij; carnations, f3 to |5, a few extra
fine bringing f.6\ cypripediums#i.s; valley
$4; Romans J4, douVile violets f2.

A happv and prosperous New Year to
you all. " J \V. V,

BOSTON.

Trade Unusually Active.

The Christmas trade here has been the
best fur the last three or four vears, both
wholesale and retail. In the wholesale
markets everything in the shape of a
flower was gobbled up almost before the
employes could open the boxes from the
growers, as they were brought in by the
different express companies. It may be
noted that there was a great scarcity of
colored flowers, and the latter was in
more demand and brought almost what-
ever prices were asked, but when the
colored ones had gone then the white
went, and it .seemed to be a race of who
should be first. Everything in the wdiole-
sale markets was cleared out bv 6 p. m.
on briday evening.

Holly and other evergreens were also
in good demand, and some houses who
had doubled up on their orders were sur-
prised to hear from their shipping clerks,
"No more Holly." Laurel nearly all
gone b)- last Thursday night. This great
and increased demand over the last three
or four years, let us hope, will be a
leader to a continued successful increase
of business, then we may, perhaps, hear
a different cry from many of our flower-
growing politicians who are always crv-
ing hard times.

Advice to Growers.

It may be well to note that it would be
advisable to growers to divide more
equally their stock of carnations for
another year, and grow more varietv of
color, such as Scolts, Daybreak, Bon
Ton, etc., as these colors were always in
demand and realized top prices. The
same remark applies to roses, all the
colors w-ere sold out long before the
whites. The supply of Beauties,
Bridesmaids, Meteors, Morgans, etc., was
at no time snfficieutlv plentiful.

The Retail Trade.

The retail trade was also a great jump
from moderate bus ness to an immensely
overwhelming supply of orders, some
firms, in fact never getting any rest being
at their post night and day .since Wednes-
day last, until the evening of Christmas
Da}-, anrl then leaving a good order sheet
to commence the ensuing week with. The
following is about a corrci't list of prices
for Christmas week:

.Amerif.in BiiUUie-. pt-r ilcz . fr.im W 01) to Jl.'.ilil

lir iU!sma;a-' 1 er ID" K(iiit.> Ifi.iw

Urides ■ S.llll to UVm)

Mflcors - ■■ li.ddto -'.Tim

Pi'i-le and other MH-it ties ■' .. li.iKi to ITW)

Carnations " i (10 10 4 00

Hiirrisii ■ . lii.oo to l(i.oo

Narcissus, pa'ier whiles.

etc- ■■ - 00 to 4 110

Roman bvaciiUllK " . J.O" to loo

Stevia pe^ Iim Ijiini-hcs. 1, 00 10 s .lO

Viotf Is met a \ cry r.-ail,v sale at <:oo(l prict^s.

F. R. Pierson Co. Open a Store.

It is currently reported here this morn-
ing that F. R. 1.S: P. M, Pierson, of Tarry-
town. N Y , have taken the store at iS
Chapman Place, Boston, (lately occupied
by Mr. Geo. Sutherland for the ssle of
Chri.stmas evergreens) and will open a
wholesale flower store for handling all
their choice roses etc.. grown at Tarrv-
town. ' C. H. J.'

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Satisfactory Holiday Trade.

Most all of our dow-n-town florists can
report very satisfactor\' Christmas sales.
Tlie trend of business was in the direc-
tion of plants, perhaps more so than ever,
but cut flowers sold well, and good, fair
prices were realized, no real oversupply
being in the market, excepting in Bride
roses and in white carnations. Carlledge
and all kinds of scarlet carnations were
in excellent demand, so were violets; both
were rather scarce by Friday evening.
Mignonette of fairly g' 0(l quality was
plentiful; very little of this was left over.
.\sparagus and smilax were sold out clean
and apparentlv will hereafter be scarce
in this city for a while. Roses of best
quality were not overplenty; some buy-
ers had to be contented with an inferior
article. 1

Plant Sales.

Plant sales were far ahead of former
years. Bright colored Ijlooniing plants
had the preference. Cyclamens, azaleas
and begonias took the lead, but any well
grown and free flowering plant would
find ready sale. A few early Dendrobium
nobile in 6-incli pots with half dozen or
more flowering canes were disposed of
quickly at fancy prices and another year
more of them will be brought forwarci for
the holidays. Palms and ferns came next
in order, while araucarias and dracienas
moved slower than was expected. The
inclement weather caused great anxiety.
I"or the safe delivery of both plants and
flowers much extra latjor had to be per-
formed in the wrapping up with sheet
cotton between tissue paper and sev-
eral thicknesses of nianilla paper outside
of this. One of the leading firms refused
to guarantee safe delivery of plants on
account of the severe cold; others were

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worried but said nothing, and after all
Init few instances are known where plants
have sutTered from that source, showing
that our florists know exactly how to
protect their goods in zero weather; but
of course they had to work for it.
Delivery was slower for this reason, the
packages more bulky and people who ex-
pected their goods to be delivered before
i'> p. m. were lucky to get them by mid-
night or even later, but every liody seemed
to have sense enough to excuse the delay
under such extraordinary circum.stances
when it was explained to them in a few
words.

Holly was decidedly scarce in the
beginning of the week; the bulk of the
shi]>raents for this city had been delayed
on the road for some reason. Owing to
this unfortunate state of affairs there was
no time to work up all of it when it
finally did arrive, consequently quite a
lot of good holly is left over, most of it in
the hands of the commission man. Had
it arrived on time none of it would have
gone to waste.

Funeral Work.

The beginning of this week some large
orders for funeral work helped to do awav
with the surplus of white carnations and
white roses left over from Christmas, and
as there are .several large receptions yet
ahead prospects for the remainder of the
week are quite encouraging to our
florists. K.

TORONTO^

The Christmas Trade.

The mean temperature here for the 24th
of December was 5°, the lowest being 5°
below zero, so it can be easily understood
that the plant busine.ss was not so good
as it might have been on that day. The
cut flower trade, however, was every-
thing that could -be desired, except for
the shortness of some lines of stock; had
it not been for that serious drawback the
\ohnne of trade done would have been sim-
ply enormous. As it was the retail trade in
the city probably beat the record, but the
big rose growers were forced to refuse or
cut down a great number of the outside
orders, the greatest being on Bridesmaid.
There was a good supply of Meteor, but
they were soon all cleaned otT.

To-day (Monday) I hear that the plant
trade was fair, but in spite of everv care
being taken, complaints are coming in of
frozen stock. There were some azaleas of-
fered, more than usual at this .season per-
haps, but they were nuistly all ordered be-
forehand. The quality of most of the stock
was high class, and the prices were also
of a high class pretty well all round. I
heard that the down-town stores were
asking Jtio a dozen for Beauties, an un-
precedented price for this city. It looks
as if we were going to have some sunny
weather now, .so that supplies may be a
little more plentiful for Xew Vear'.s.

Meeting of Gardeners' and Florists' Associa-
tion,

At the annual meeting of the Garden-
ers' and Florists' Association for the
election of officers for the ensuing year

last Tuesday the attendance was not
quite so large as usual on such occasions.
Everything passed off very pleasantly,
there being very little opposition in any
of the offices. 1 he following is the list
for 189S: President, Alonzo Watkins;
first vice president, Charles Tidy; second
vice president, Harry Dale; secretary,
E. H. Carter; assistant .secretary, E. G
Collins; treasurer, A. H. Ewing; e.xecu-
tive committee. Messrs. T. Manton,
Chambers, Mustou, Jay, Mills, Vair and
Graham.

The treasurer paid seventy-five per
cent of the prizes taken at the late chrys-
anthenmm show and reported a small
balance still left in the treasury. The
secretary reported eighty-eight members
in good standing, a .slight falling off from
last year. The annual banquet was
brought up and a committee appointed
for considering the necessary arrange-
ments. The outgoing and incoming
presidents made suitable speeches and
various votes of thanks were unanimously
carrie<l.

A Question.

Why does not some flori.st take to
growing poinsettias? I am confident
they would be paying stock to offer at
this season, especially now times are get-
ting good and lietter prices can be ob-
tained. I have been asked several times
this t hri-stmas where thev could be ob-
tained and have been compelled to saj'
that nobody grew them. Thev are not
diflficult to grow. With a little more atten-
tion and a little more heal than isusuallv
given to common stock, nice plants can
be grown that would, I am sure, go off like
hot cakes.

A happy and prosperous new year to
the Florists' Rf:vif.\v and all its readers
and manv of them. E.

WASHINGTON.

Trade for the Holiday Satisfactory.

My predictions as to trade in my last
letter were more than realized as cyclonic
in character. Without doubt this has
been the best Chri.stmas for trade in
years, exceptiouably good prices pre-
vailing. The people seemed plant crazy
and plants in bloom went first and fast,
next ferns in pans were the favorite
though palms, rubbers and araucarias
were in demand.

The marketmen were heavy losers of
plants owing to a sudden fall in tenqiera-
ture. A moderate blizzard slipped in
Chri.stmas eve unannounced and raised
the mischief with the plants sent there
for the Christmas trade.

Prices.

If the northern men realized the prices
quoted on their price lists sent here I
should think they might comfortably re-
tire, their wholesale prices exceeding by
far the retail prices here. The average
retail prices w'ere, Beauties |i2 to |lK and
all otlier roses from I3 to J9 per doz.
Carnations $4 to J,s per hundred. Violets
j;2 to $2.50.

For ten days preceding Christmas the
weather was heavv, dark and moist and

the outlook for stuff was gloom\', so that
when Christmas came there was not an
abundance by an\' means. To send
north with such quotations as they sent,
was out of the question. The great de-
mand for plants relieved the shortage on
cut flowers.

Again the Swindler.

One of our local florists was the victim
of a clever swindle a week ago by a man
who introduced himself as a salesman for
a firm in Memphis, Tenn. He had busi-
ness cards of the firm with his name
printed in the lower left hand corner as
representing that firm. He chose Satur-
day afternoon to order a funeral piece of
gates ajar, the price agreed upon being
f 1 2.50, which he ordered to be sent to a
certain address, the name the same as
his. He wanted the piece sent Sunday
afternoon and presented a check for
J27.50 on the State National Bank of
Memphis, Tenn., payable to himself, C.
D. Hart, which he claimed was his week's
wages and being Saturday afternoon
could not cash it. The local firm investi-
gated the address given which was
straight, also the name of person living
there, and accepted the check paying the
balance to him. The card accompanj-ing
the floral piece read: "From Uncle
Charlie." The check came back N. G.,
and Mr. Hart, to whose house the design
was sent, came down for an explanation.
This fellow is evidently a clever swindler
and perhaps is in conjunction with the -,
one mentioned in Buffalo letter. Look
out for him. W. H. K.

The FLORISTS' Review

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ei iptions accepted from tliose in the trade only.

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Copyright 1897.

We are sorry to have to say that Mr.
Williani Scott, of Buffalo, N. Y., has been
confined to his bed since Saturdav' by a
.severe cold contracted during the rush of
Christmas trade, and that he was there-
fore unable to supply Buffalo notes or
Miscellaneous Sea.sonable Hints for this
week's issue. A ho.st of friends will join
us in wishing him a speed}- recover}' of
his usual good health.

Send us items of news about new
greenhouses, new florists, business
changes or anything you think may be
of interest to others in the trade. We
want all the news of all the trade.

Uecembei! 30. 1897

The Weekly Florists' Review.

243

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

Cm'ATIDN \VA\TEI)-ny a rclliiliK-. Inilustrlc.u
O yuung man in park or privati- place, slnsli-. 'J:
years of age; seven years' e.xperience; gunU refer
ences. .\ddress G, care jurists' Review.

CITIWTIOX W.\XTEI>-As foreman or propagator.
O Good wages or sliare of |>i-otit. .\ddress.

PLAXTS.MAX. care Florists' Review.

CITUATIO-V WANTED -By an Englislmian of
O twenty years' e.xperlenee as a successful grower
of ijoses, Carnations and Violets, in tlie New England
States. Best of refereni(\ Married. Address, K.
Close, Xo. 9 Lincoln .St.. Xcwton. Mass.

SITUATIOX WAXTED^As working foreman liv a
thorough, competent, practical man; grower of
roses, carnations, mums, violets and general cut
flowers; 20 yeai-s' experience; aged 3f»; married; good
references. Ad. J. H. I)., 1? Grant St., Cle\ eland, O.

OITUATIOX WAXTED-By practical gardener and
»J flori.st (.\nierican. .single I as teacher of horticul-
ture and elementary hotanv in a public instllution.
Address Teacher, care The Florists' Re\ icw, Chicago.

SITUATIOX WAXTED— A successful rose grower
desires situation as principal grower on large
place or as foreman on medium sized one; references
given. Address Xi.xon H. Gano. care Florists' Rev

SITUATION ■n'AXTED-Gerniau. flrst class grower
of ruses, carnatl(ms. nuims and violets, wishes to
<;hnnge his present situation. Address German, i-arc
Florists' Review.

CITUATIOX ■n-AXTEIl-Bv good all an.uud fl.nisl;
KJ have grown mushrooms for market for last 6 years;
unexceptionable references. Address H. U. Fisher, (>U5
■Clinton St., Milwaukee, Wis.

^1 AXTED-Partnei'. in Chic.igo. with $IM»> cash.
" to take half interest in a well established paving
floi-i-sf and gi-eenlioiisc business; experienced man
preferrcil. Address I,. F.. care Florists' Review

■CITUATIOX -IVAXTED-As gardener or general
t-:" manager, to take charge of gentleman's estate;
understands his business thoroughly ; 3U years' e.xpe-
Ticnce; good references: only those waiiting a tii-st-
class man need apply. Address "Reliable." cai^e
Florists' Review.

8ITI ATIOX WANTED- Well recommended young
man. German; good grower of palms, ferns and
other pot plants. Ad. Competent, care Florists' Rev.

CITUATIOX WAXTEIJ-By single man, six yeai^s
>J experience in a commercial gi^eenhouse; best of
reference. Age '21. Address Robert Belmont. ■.;7 City
Street, Utica, X. T.

SITUATIOX WAXTED-Young ladv with experi-
ence desires position In tl(jrist store. M o r,
■care Florists' Review.

"Y^rASTED- Toung man to take entire charge of

" four rose houses 75 feet long, modern; board

<ui place: state wages. W. L. Hucke, Belleville, III.

'H^'AXTED— An experienced young man in Fern
" Department, one who is fully conversant with
this branch of the linslness from the growing and
saving of the spoi-..^ u> sowing and growing plants
Intonuirketahle sliaj.e. Apply with references, stat-
ing full particulars as to experience, etc.. to

HEXRV A. DREER, Inc., Box 1618, Philadelphia,

"W'A^'TED— .\ lirst-class orchid, palm, fern and
" stove plant grower. Must be sober, industrious
honest and reliable. .Address,

MIXXESOTA, care Florists' Review.

CITUATIOX WAXTED-A thoroughly capable and
»-' experienced man wishes a position in charge of
a private place. Address W. P. Kelley, 5546 Ellis
avenue. Chicago,

■-WANTED--

A Man to take charge of a
Fine Cemetery.

Married; small family ; Knglisb: work In greenhouse
in winter: nice house to live in and one acre of gard--
Add " *?"'"'''' '"'"''' "'"' '*''' "■"'5<''* '° '■'8'" ninu-

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III.

--WANTED-

lOoO rooted cuttings of Mis. Fishpr C.irnation.
October or Noveinber struck. Address, stating
price. ALBERT BATLEY.

Bo.x 31.3, Maynard, Mass,

wGreen House:\)

)\\\f^ArTER\\

\\' \\\\\\2\\\
REQUIRED'/

Butted Glass.

This is no longer an I'xperi merit, it has come to sta v. Tltere
are various ways of nKikliit: IJuttt-ii Roofs, but tlif bt'st wav
is with ih'-

Clipper Bar.

With this ij;ir you caa uiak'- a rouf that is abhultitf Iv free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. liutted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel, it
lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof, hut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, fur
it is not; we furnish what people want and' there is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland, Ohio.

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

Facts more elmiufnt than words. C. S. A. awards highest of the year. Xew York 9h points
Boston 94 points. Chieaijo d;! points. Philadelphia 8S points. First prize, white, in strong competi-'
tion at Boston and Philadelphia shows, and certitlcated wherever shown. The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom. Price, .io cents each, aon per dozen, KO.OO per hundred. Sl.iO.OO per thous-
and. Ready tor delivery March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

PAI MS E.G.tllLL(<CO.

' "LI EKJ RICHMOND, IND.

HtHHHtfWtHHt

SPECIAL OFFER

For Next 30 Days.

ABECA LUTESCENS— rt^inch pots at .iUc. rSc
and -tLfH): 8-inch pots at *I 50 and K.Oii: 10-
inch pots al *5.00. -{6.00 and S7.00.

IiATAKIA BOBBONICA -6-inch pots at .Wc.
.\11A1 stock. I>rice list of general stock on
application.

Ctias. D. Ball,

Molmesburg, Pliiladelpliia, Pa,

fHRYSANTHEMlMS.

Wholesale Growers of Plants

All the best novelties in

CHEYSANTHEMUMS,

CABNATIONS. BOSES,
GEBANIUMS, BEGOITIAS, ETC.

■Send for list.

EVERY- GERANIUM

BODY'S I ..IVIi=tRS.,

FAVOR- j
ITE!

2-inch pois, [fl.ro per doz.
Cash wiih order.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

Waynesboro. Pa.

STOCK PUNTS FROM BENCH.

Hinders, .n. M.nitmort. Ivcr.v. BonnalTun. .1. .Iniics,
^VHnaIIlakc^. pcrrin. t^uccn, etc., all «3.iln per 100: 5l)c
I>cr (loz. .\ tine ■■(tllection Ostrich Plumes, ^l.lHl per
tl,»z, : ^.'i.ill) per lliu. Order ni>w. Cash please,

CHAS. L. MARSHALL, 67 Merrimac St.,
Lowell, Mass.

GALAX LEAVES .nd
LEICOTHOE SPRAYS-

_Green and
Bronze.

Of all wholesale flori.sts— or wi-iie the intro-
ducer for free samples iind information.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

1150 Tremont Building, BOSTON, MASS.

The finest collection in .-Vmerica, 3.5 varieties,
every one a gem— mammoth size, striking col-
ors, green as gra.ss and as clean as a whistle.
Rooled cuttings. tiO cts. per hundred; S.5.00 per
thousand. Strong plants, full of cuttings, $1.60
per hundred. Strictly cash with order.

SOITH SIDE FLORAL CO., - Springfield, III.

244

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Decembeu 30. l.^i»7.

TELEGRAPH CODE.

In telegraphing orders to any of the
wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the
following code:

Assiiuie— Du not answer if ciuinot flll unier
Abrogate—In case you cauuoi till order, telegraph

iit om;e.
Aiitifipate— Anf^wcr lit once, stating wlietlier yuu

euii or fanuot till ur'Ier.
/.uibition— If you can only partially fill order, do

so. and reply, statiug what.
Ailiiiiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned

only.
Ambulance— Want all of order tilled or none, and

prompt answer hark.
Adjao<'Ut— If cumiut send on train mentioned, next

one will do.
All'ablf— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex

presri messenger on train.
Dfcorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned,

send all you eai . and send balance on next train.
Admifi.sion— This order is a substitute for my

regular order.
Daiic-ing— If cannot flll order exactly as speeltied,

vou may substitute according to your tn^t judg-
ment.
Aiifi-stor— This order is an addition to my regular

order.
Durable— Colored (lowers must not be substituted

fur Willie.
AtTertiou— Kill if possible, even at extra expense.
Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shipped

to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially

close.
Fortunate — Select extra stock and charge accord

lugiy.
Devotion— For cheap work, and can use seeoud-

elass flowers, If nt reduced price.
Flattery-H price has advanced since last quota-

tiou, do not send goods, but telegraph.
Forgery— This order countermands all pre.ious

orders
Formation— Add these Items to the order which

you ah-eaily have, but In ease first order is already

shipped, eance] this addition.
Flamingo — We are in a hadi)inch; send ns some-

tiling to lieljt us out, e\ eu if of poor quality.
Flocking- Have sent mall order; If not yet re-
ceived, send following at once, and cancel mail or-
der when received.
Foraging— This order includes all Items previously

ordered and wanted for this date.
Superior— Can use something especially line, and

lun willing to pay accordingly.
Skip — If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac-
cept risk of getting "pickled" stock.
Ciwporal— if cannot send on night train, nurning

train will do.

THE CODE BELOW WILL BE VSED

IN ANSWERING YOU. WHEN

NECESSARY.

Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock Is
seaice, Have tried to buy at other houses for you.

Lecture— our store was closed yesterday when
your telegram came. Reeehed it this morning.
Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter-
manded at once.

Willing— I'annot ship on train mentioned. Will
send on next train pos.sible to-day.

Eclipse— Will s''nd part of your order. Ealanee
scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day.

Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day. If you want or-
der tilled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at
once.

Favorite— Stoek very poor, none better to be had.
Will >-liiii unless countermanded liy o'clock.

Fundament- stock named in this telegram has
been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by
telegram, will be sent on

KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED.

Keep the dealer from wliom j-ou order
flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock
for which you have the largest sale.
Write him as fully as possible when you
have time to devot e to the matter. Keep
him fully advised as to the needs of your
trade. He will then know much better
how to fill your telegraphic orders. He
will know whether to send you the best
in the market at the top price or to send
you a fair grade at a more moderate
price. The dealer is anxious to please
you but often his information is meagre.
Make this information as full as possible
by mail and your telegraphic orders will
be filled more to your satisfaction.

COTTBROS.CQ

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties,
Full Line of Wire Work.

CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.,

INMSdlOVER

/^CX:^P% HIGH

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

GRADt Cut Flowers

Properlv packed and prompt!\ forwarded.

21 Randolpli St., CHICAGO.

m )m.

5C0.C03
FEif
OF
ULASf,

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

\Vi. ,.:ni till all "lilfi'^ <ni -li.Ht iw.ti.-. null iill li-iidiiii.- vai i,- i.-.
ut Rosfs and Ciuniitiuiis, \Vf ;vi >■ h.-.td.ni.ii lerv lor rtne AM Kl; 1
r.\N BE.\L'TIES. Giv." lis ji ti ial and . unvhut- vuni^ell.

Salesroom,

51 WABASH AVENDE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

Itc. tor the Garden and Greenhous?.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

e advertisement tins paper l.tcr ■: p;i-r r>;

WHOLES\LE
FLORIST

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufaelunr of th<' Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Desit.'ns. A full line of supplits always on

hand. Write for cataloj^ue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ALBERT J. BAUER, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mng-

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST, ST. LOUIS, mo.

Consignments Solicited.

Special ."Mtention paid to Shipping Orders,

PEKIN.-
ILLS.

GEO. A. KIHL...

Grows 12.0IAI Rose PhiDts
rAbrJiS Grows 9,1100 Carnation • .X tX
'^"^' Grows 4,111111 Smilax - '^ <^^

FOR CUT FLOWER TRADE..

S?i?S?S?»?*?WRITE HIM8?S?S?S?«SiS

Dki KMiiKU :;ii 1MI7

i~ne WeeKiy Florists' Review.

2.':

^ eeWABAS/iAVf.C^/CAGO.

Lily of the Valley

Froui the finest cold storage pips. They are an extra choice lot of

flowers, large bells with plenty of deep green foliage.

Note the price $4.00 per hundred

^1

Harrisii Lilies

Well grown, very large flowers, good long stalks. They are the
best in the market. Price . . . $15.00 per hundred; $2.50 per dozen

Asparagus Plumosus

Good strong strings. Price 50c per string

Smilax

1 Iea\ y long .strings. Price $1.50 per dozen

Bassett & Washburn,

Greenhouses and Residence:
HINSDALE, ILL.

Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Long Distance Thone Main 223.

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Ukcember 30, 1.S9T

INDIANAPOLIS.

A Visit Among the Craft.

Before entering Wiegand & Son's store
one is struck particularly by their artistic
window. The back and side opening to
the store are glass and were draped with
laurel, the top and other side were coni-
pletelv covered with same. On the floor,
biding the vases and pots that held the
cut flowers and plants, was lycopodium.
In the center of window was a medium
si/e, though excellent specimen, of Aran-
caria excelsa, on each side of which was
a fine plant of stevia. In front of these
were vases of carnations and Begonia incar-
nata, and the foreground of lycopodium.
On the side, covered with laurel, was a
Ivre of bright scarlet inmiortelles, tied
with broad ribbon of same shade.

Their store and greenhouses are in
excellent condition. This firm grows a
verv large quantity of palms. Above the
.store they have a room with billiard
table, punching bag and several other
devices for amusement. This room is
for the use of the members of the firm,
tlie employes and visitors, and Mr.
Wiegand assures us they have excellent
times.

.\t Garfield Park, where Mr, Robert
McKeand presides, everything is in excel-
lent shape, bedding plants in perfect
health and great quantities. They also
grow some carnations, but sell nothing
from these houses Mr. McKeand has
some excellent seedling cannas of the
Crozy strain. One is a very dark red
with imijiense truss that evidently has
Bouvier for one parent. .Another is a
verv pleasing yellow with minute specks
of red. There are several others, but the
most striking of all is a very dwarf one
that has a broad band of clear yellow on
margin, and red, underlaid with yellow,
in center. It is remarkably attractive,
very hard to describe, and must be seen
to be appreciated. The individual flowers
of all these cannas are very large
~ Mr, Heidenreich has the finest lot of
azaleas we have seen this year, which
are in nearlv full bloom and will be just
right for Christmas.

i-- Mr. Hartje grows mostly carnations,
but has one house of good roses. In two
of the carnation houses he has beds of
mushrooms that are doing very well. A
bench of Jubilee at this place struck me
as particularly fine.

pMr. H. \V. Rieman has the best Beau-
ties around this city. He does a retail
trade and reports business very good. Mr.
Rieman will grow a number of palms
next vear.

Wlien we called on Mr. John Rieman
he was exceedingly busy with funeral
w'ork, and the designs he was making
were certainly artistic and beautiful. His
store is well located and is kept in perfect
order.

The florists here think there will be ten
or a dozen at the meeting of the Carna-
tion Societv. N. H. G.

PONTIAC, III. — The mother of Mr. \V.
J. Miller, the florist, died recently after
nearly ten months' sickness, at his home.
Mr. Miller will have the sympathy of his
friends in the trade.

MiiMiiMMMMiii^MMiiMMiiiiMii^MiMi^^^

Rogers Park Floral Co.

1 1 1

% FINE•i!.-*•4i.-*■-y;♦,•^.-»^

] WHOLESALE GROWER.S OF

»

ROSES

I CARNATIONS I

i» ) Are specialtios

^ j \vithus.

^ j American Beautie:

5 I a leader.

I

Cut
Flowers

i All telefrraph and telephone orders
1 given prompt atteniion.

We grow ourselves i

j the stock I -^ ,_

J we offer. | 5#^.W;*)

I Telephone Main

I 1811

41 Wabash Avenue,
Chicago.

I am now established

in my neu tnuirter^ and am
in better shape than ever
til handle your orders-

Growers'^^^'^>»)

will serve their own inter-
ests by corresponding with
me before sending else-
where. Consignments so-
licited. Not interested in
any greenhouses. Square
dealings and prompt re-
turns guaranteed.

Send for my Weekly Quotations

issued every Saturday— free
on application.

51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Telephone Main 4337

W. E. LY^CH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Tin- right kiiiii ui st.>.-k. |i;ukicl in ilu- riffht way
df[iven.'(l at thr riyrlil liim-. ariri ;ir tli-' riijht piir.

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
^.^onipany '*■"' hiSsoaU rose co.

WH0LES4LE CIT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

^ HEADQUARTERS for

"•
^

\

American BeautieS {

BASSEn & WASHBURN, Chicago ^

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS

OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOLK ■.

;WM. F. KASTINQcrr/ol,

- _._: - Florist. .. )

I 495 Washington ST.. BUFFALO. N. Y. 5
(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrifrerator to keep flowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Decembku m. iw»r.

The Weekly Florists' Review*

247

^pp^£-^ I Tnr ¥ Stock for New Yeai's tiade will be (bf^Mnninp Tnurydav the 80ib) tiil-d
^^ Mr J^^^ M >*. M-^ Qut at prices appioximately belweea rulintr prices of Christmas and ad-
~^ ' \ance prices quoted above. We will be as low as anyone, quality consid-
^J^^"*^"" J ^^ ^^^ ered, and will have a fxood supply of fresh stock and can give you prompt
*_ service. Send us your orders.

76 78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

TaliiuK effei.-t III iKinn. Jan, :i IstJs
Subject to Chang-e Without Notice

We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CAKITATIONS.

Ordinary selected stock per 100, $2.50—

Extra ■• 3.00—4.00

BOSES.

Beauties, long per cinz,. 6 00— H.OO

Beauties, medium. •■ ■■ .s 00— .s.oti

Beauties, short •• ■* l..=)0— 2.00

Brides per 100, 6.00— 8.00

Kaisrrin ■■ B.OO— 8,00

.Maids ■■ 6.00—8.00

Meteor ■' (i()0— 8-00

Perles •■ 4.00-6.00

GBEENS.

AsparaBiis per .string, .$ .60—

Ferns, Adiantum per 100, ,75— 100

( ■uuimon Fancy, 1,000, SI. ,50, per 100, 25—

Sniilax per doz., 1.25; per 100. 10. 00—

Ivy Leaves per 100, ,60—

Gala.x per lOOO. $1.50 •• ,1,5—

Wild Smilax. Parlor Brand case, 3.75 —

Wild Smila.x, IVIedium " .5,.50—

Willi Smilax, Large ■■ 8.00—

Extra line lot of Wild .Smilax now on hand,
MlSCEi:.I.ANEOUS.

Marguerites per 10<1, .75—

Mignonette per doz., .50— 1.0

C'allas per doz., 1.50—

Karrisii " 1,50—2.00

litmms per 100, 1.00— 3.110

Taper white NarcLssus " 3.00—4.0

■Stevia " 1.2,5—

Swainsona per bunch of 25, 1 00 —

Valley per 100, 4.00—

Violets •■ 1.50—2.00

All other s asonable stock at market rates.

Regular ordeis solicited.

Above prices are for good stock. Extra Se-
lected and inferior quality will be charged ac-
cording to its value.
Special Attention given to thelShipping Trade.

i Per 100 i

f Named Geraniums, 2"4 in $2.00 f

A Named Coleus, 2'4 in 2.00 A

T Named Begonias, 2 . in .-. . 2,00 "

A Named Cannas, standard 5.00 A

f Pansy Plants.. 60 f

A Clara Bedman Salvia 2.00 i

f The Queen Pelargonium 3.00 f

f 30,000 C4RNUI0NS... f

^ CliniNGS NOW READY f

A Standards Varieties.-- 1.00 A

f 1897 Varieties - 5.00 f

A Except Lily Dean and Flora Hill.-.- 6.00 A

f Triumph, Daybreak and Armazindy 4.00 f

{ THE MORRIS FLORAL CO. J

i MORRIS, ILL. i

4^ -%. -^ '«.'«. -^ -^ -«. ^^ '^^«. -^.-^ •

Packed in crates, $3.50
per 100 lbs.

Bouquet Green

Sphagnum Moss ^if|^1o"b^^iS•S"
Peat *''~'^ ^^^" ^^'^' ^i^^i^'^y ^ ^o- ^•

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, = - WISCONSIN

BRIGHTON, MASS

"^^i^I '^ Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Eeet Long 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE

New Geranium Mme. Bruant

1 am able to noiv furnish this womlerfiil ilivtinel
varltly by the hiindreti Jind thoiisaiitl. No P'ionst
can be without this vaiietv. being ceitainlv the fin-
est plant novelty of the year. A large well rooted
stock ready now. Shipped to aoy pai t of the Union
by mail or express, prep lid, 75eperdoz.; *3,00 per 100;
•2S.00per 1000. Cash with order. Order at once, no
better stock can be had. Address

FRED. SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd., Cleveland, 0.

VERBENA

IMPROVED MAIVIIVIOTH.

New crop seed uf this magnificent strain. Highly
improved, of the very largest size of flowers and
finest colors. The finest mixture in cultivation.

Per trade pkt.. 25 cts.; 3 pkts.. 60 cts.; 6 pkts., ?1.Ch).

A pkt. of the new compact dwarf Alyssum added
to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Make the work of ventilating
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challengfe
Ventilating- Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

248

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

Uecejibek 30, 1897.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Report for Week Ending Dec. 25.

Am Beamy, funcv. extra Ions,' .siem

ea<-h *1 OUfi; *l .50

.\ 11. Beauty, extra " 7.tIo$1.(XI

No. I ■' in 10 .lO

Culls aiul or i-linaiy

per 10(1 5i)0toUl.(Ki

Brides, 1st ■• 1.1(10 lo 20.1111

■,'nd " 1 00 til 10.00

Hriilesmaiils. Ist '■ -.'(KM to ■-'.'>. oo

2ncl ■■ - l.'i 00 til 20.00

:!r(l ■• 4.0(1 1" 10,00

Mi-iror^. It •• . jooo to so.co

■jQll •■ IO.OOIo20.00

:lr,l ■■ -. .'<.oo to 10.00

Testouts. Ki ■■ lo.oo io2.. (»|

2qJ '■ 10.00 to l.i.oo

C, roots. 1st ■• l.iOOlo 2.100

2nd ■■ 10.00 to l.=iOo

Morgans. 1st •• i.-i.oo to 2o.oo

•■ 2na ■■ 4.00 to 10.00

Cusins. 1st '■ l.i.oo to2'.00

2aa ■■ 4.00 to 10.00

Carnations - 3.oo to 4.00

fancy ■■ -i.oo to 8.00

Valley .' •■ 2 oo to 4.00

Hvacmths ■• 1 ."lO to 2.n0

Harrisil " k oO to 10.00

Violeis •• 1.2.1 to 2.0(1

P.iper white narcissus ■■ 2.00 to 3 Oo

Poinsettias - 2o oo to 2.^ 00

Cattleyas •■ 4oooio.iO.00

Cvpripediums - h oo i„ lO.oo

Smilax " d no lo I0(10

Aspanigos ■* .iO-lHJ

All liigh colored flowers suld well.
American Beauties, Rletenrs, Briik-siiiaids,
red and fancy carnations were in
special demand, Romans, paper whites,
smilax, the least. For .special report on
fancy slock, see New York letter.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

Christtnas come in clear and cold, niak-
itig it hard work wrapping up plants and
boxes of cut flowers. Palms from {.t to
$5 .sold well Azaleas were in great de-
mand, also Harrisii lilies, primulas and
cinerarias. Roses went well at from $2
to $4 per dozen, Beauties from fi to J1.50
each, Romans and paper white 75 cents,
lily of the valley $1 per dozen. There
was also a nice lot of Begonia incarnata
and multitlora, but it did not take well.
All the llorLst stores were prettily decor-
ated.

h. E. IMarqui.see opened his new store
last Frida)'. It is handsomely fitted up
with large French plate tnirrors all along
one side with the ice box at the end of
the counterF. This has a large French
plate glass mirror. The show windows
were decorated with fancy crotons,
palms, Pandanus Veitchii, cypripediums,
ferns, small pans of Roman hyacinths,
primulas, holly, etc.

.■\11 the tiorists report good trade.

The Wanderer.

JOLIET, III.— Christmas trade com-
pared very favorably with former j-ears.
Owin,' to the few bright days just previ-
ous to Christmas day there was some
stock to spare.

RiCHMONn, IND. — Florists here report
an excellent Christmas trade with roses
and carnations short in stipplv. With
some holly sold remarkablv well while
others had considerable left over. Cause
& Co. disposed of a lot of good palms.
Beach & Co. had a lot of nicely filled fern
pans that sold well.

43 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

American BedUty and all other choice roses in unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Cattleyas, Mignonette, Valley.

W ANV VARIETY AND
QtANTITV.

Prompt attention lo
Shipping Orders.

L,

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

,J

A line siorU of Roses. Valley,

Carnations Smilax, etc.. coiiiin;j m
ot which we can till 01 dels on the
shot test not ce.

WHOLESALE FLORIST
1612-14-16 Ludlow St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA.

Hetween Chestnut and Warliet Slieets.

EXTRA FINE STOCK OI"

BEAUTIES. Open until 8 p. m.

Local and Long Distauee "Phone 5210.

CIT ORCHIDS 01 R SPECIALTY

We are practicdl Orchid Growers and ( \pert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

fViacDONALD ^ MclVIAIMUS,

— 50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

WM. C. SMITH

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CMOICe

STOCK

SOLICITED

(Ubok$ale
Tlorist

40 South 16lh street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DI9TANCE 'PMCNE 5008 A.

Our centr:il locaiion enables us to tillout-of-
louu t-rdtTs at short notit c.

EDWARD REID,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Con.signment.-i of only the best 5tock
s ilicitcd.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29 th Street, NEW YORK.

IJelween Hroadway and Sixth A\enue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

Dkckmbki; .id. IsitT

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

249

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'■^iiiit'i

New Year's
Price List

^•^^^^^^^^^^^^

PER HUNOnEO

Ameiicaii Bfiiulic-. loiiir. . .75.00— 100.00

•' iM-in. long nO.OO

•■ ir.-iu. Icing 30.00

l(l-iii. lung 20.00

Maids. Hii,U-<. Mctt'ois.,.. 10.00- I'-'.OO

Perles 0.00- 8.00

Caniaticiiis. lung 2.50— 3.00

■■ faiirv 4.00

ValU'v. hcmiegrou n. Icmg ,«tems 4.00

Konians. Narci-.u-. 3.00— 4.00

( 'alias. Harrisiis lo.OO— 20.00

Adiantuui. StPvia 75 — 1.50

Mignoni'tti'. Hi-lii)trn|ip.... 2.00- 3.00

Violets 1.00— 2.00

Siuilax, tine 10.00— 12.00

Cciminini F('i-iis. \«-\- Kino , . 2 00

^?^^^^^^^^^^^^

^i;<3 ^iiS ^ii^ sijiii^ sitf i^ tiwii^i^

OIR SPECIALTY:

Roses AND
Carnations

Store Open till 7 P. M.

Sundays till 12 Noon.

W''MimJMiJMMiiM'MMMMJ<M^M^^M^i^'^iMiM{iiM'iM^

126

Dearborn Street
Chicago

WHOLESALE.

FLOWERS i

Florists' supplies furnished at lowest prices.
Remember our Valley — none better — home

Give us your orders and
Save time^ delay and money.

We aim to please.

Write for special quotations on large orders

mmmmmmmmmm^

250

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Uecembeu 30, 1897

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS
AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI-
CULTURISTS.

Offickks: Pres.. VVm. F. Gude, Wasliinston.
D. C: vice-pres.. A. DoniiKhue. Omaha. Neb.;
sea'y Wm. J. Stewart, fiT BiomHelJ St., Bos-
ion. Mass.; treas.. H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa.
Tlie fourteenth annual convention Till be held
at Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 16. 17 and 18, 18iin,

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

iiKi'ii EKs; Pies.. \V. N. Kudd. i\Ii. Green-
wood. 111.; vice-pres, Fred Dorn>r. .Ir.. Lafay-
ette, Ind. ; secy Aliiert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa.
The next annual convention vvill be lield at
Chicago, February 17 and 18. isiis. For informa-
tion about p o^jr.un aid the annual exhibition
address the secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF

AMERICA.

Officehs; Pres., E. A. Wood, West N'ewion.
Mass.; secy. Elmer D. .Smith. Adrian. Mich.
The next annual meeting \\ill be held at
Omaha. Neb., August. 1898.

DES MOINES.

Holiday Trade Not Up to Former Years.

Christinas trade in this localit}' was not
so satisfactory as in former years, owing
to a lack of home-grown stock. As a re-
sult much of the cut blooms that were
disposed of wereshippeil goods and prices
were high —tea roses, $2 to I3 per dozen;
carnations, 75 cents to |i; Romans and
paper whites, 60 cents to 75 cents. In
fact, many regular customers would not
invest in cut flowers, but purchased other
articles, palms, ferns, and blooming
plants being especially called for. Then
our local papers assisted in frightening
the people in this manner:

Don't Buy Your Best Girl Roses Unless You

Have a Mint of Money and Have

No Use for It.

It's very proper and all that to buy your best
girl roses" for Christmas, but don't do it unless
you have money to burn but are shy on
matches. Just at present it's easier to get rid
of any surplus accumulations by buying flowers,
especiilly roses, than in any other w;iy. Just
ordinary every-day roses that usually bring
about $i a dozen hive attained the value of .j^^.dU
per dozen, while real nice ones cannot be ob-
tain d for less than $3 to !M and are mighty
scarce at those figures American Beauty
roses, which are the favorites of most girl.-j,
come at $18 per dozen with fancy ones bringing
$■-0 and l'24. The wholesale price yesterday was
$100 per hundred, and they could not be bought
for that to-day. The florists report that there
is an unusu;illy heavy demand and they are
utt'Tly unable to till their orders Carnations,
which" the dealers are glad to dispose of at
ordinary times at thirty-live cents a dozen,
have gone up to the dollar mark and may be
even higher before night. In fact most ofthe
florists have sold out about all they have, so it
doesn't make any difference, anyhow.

However, some report an increase in
sales of twenty per cent.; others twenty-
five per cent, advance in prices; still others
twenty per cent, decrease in sales. The
writer had twenty-five per cent, increase
in sales with prices the same as last year.
Holly and green were in poor demand as
these could be purchased at notion stores,
meat markets, coal offices and restaurants.

The growers are now laying plans for
propa;<ating their carnations and the
question arises what kinds will be best
for this special locality? J. T. D. F.

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER

....Of.—

PLANTS FOR FORCING

XiIItACS We uH. r a line lot of ^irunt: pot-
yrown plants, well ripened up and well set
with buds; beautiful shaped plants of
('harlcs X :ind Marie T.atrrave. iffi (ill per
ilnz, : *.'.() 110 p.-r huudreil.

METBOSIDEBOS FI.OBIBUNDA~

(iioillr Urnsiii. Fiuf shaped plants with

l.,[s ui h:i,ls.

STANDARD SHAPED on stems '20 inches

hij-di uith I:.' iiieh eroans. $1.50 each.
BUSH SHAPED— iiiee round erowns 12 in.

in diameter^'f l.inf t-nrh.

ACACIA ABMATA A riue lot of plants

in 7 inrh pui-. -,'4 iiii-hrs hiyh. !fl..M) each.

BOB ONI A ELATIOB -Good shaped
plants in 6-ineh pots, about '2i) inches high.
Tf) cents each.

For a full line of Seasonable £tock i' -
s,^ether with all the lending' Novelties of
the Season s**e our New Quartti ly Trad--
List i^S'i'-d f;irly in January.

I HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. s

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1

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25 N. Fourth Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

FORCING!

Spifdea Astilboides Floribunda.
Spira>a Multiflora Compacta . .

.*(i.tlO pel- 100
(1.(10 i)ci- 10ft

Orders entered now for .Sprinf^ delivery tor
H, P. Boses, Clematis. Magfnolias,
Tree Roses. Hardy Azaleas, etc.

Hraneh of the liorlieultiiral
H(;sk..op, Holhiud.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

CHEHP FOR caSH

100 Cinerarias. "Dreer's Prize."' 2yo-inch

pots, strong $3.(Ht

100 Begonia IticarnaLa, best winter bloomer,

2-inch pots 2.50

100 Begonias, mixed, very large, from 4-inch

and n-inch pots n.OO

100 Begonias, mixed. 2H-inch pots 2.00

100 Geraniums, "■Bryant's," strong, 2-incli

pots 3.00

100 Geraniums, "J. A. Nult," strong, 2-inch

pots 3.00

oO Asparagus Plumnsus. 2-inch pots, at .x' each.

A. RASMUSSEN, New Albany, Ind.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to give it that trial — the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

100.000 PALMS.

Inch

lucli No.

Per

Per

pot.

high.le'v

S.Each

11).

100.

.■\reca Lutesceus 3

111-12 3-4

SU.12

i\ 111

$10.00

.\reca Lutescene — 4

14-lG 4-5

.30

2.75

25.00

111-12 3-4

.20

1.75

15.01)

Corypba .\ustralls....3

ti-H 3-4

.12

i.in

lO.IJO

Chanuerops Kxrflsa..3

e-8 3-4

.12

l.in

in.uo

Latania Knrl'iiiilca

$.M.ll<i li.T li«»i iH

8-lU 2-3

.05

.45

4.1M)

Latauiu l'.urln.nica..3

111-12 3-4

.12

1.1(1

lo.OO

I'lueuix t'auarleusis.a

(i 12 2-3

.10

.VHI

S.IK>

Plia'nl.\ t'anarleusis 4

15-18 3-4

o.j

3.IIU

ao.oo

For other varieties and sizes see

wholesale

list. Send for it.

W. J. HESSER, -

Plattsmouth,

Neb.

PHUIVI

OnRDENS.

BECOIMIAS

At Half Price to Close Out. All Extra Fine Plants.

Thnrstonii, 3'i-ineU doz., 40c.; J3.00 per lOO

Thurstonii, 2Vj-inch doz., 30c.; JS.nO per lOO

A. Guttata, 3i4-ineh doz.. 40c. ; J3.00per 100

Fea.sti. and four other kinds, 40c per dozen;
•13.00 per 100.

A. J. BALDWIN, - Newark, Ohio.

UECK.MBKli 811. l.S;>7

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251

GHA

A lVaughan,

CHAS.W.M^KELLAR,
E.F.WINTERSON

3

Lapr&Hurrell

^^-^ ORCHID
9^ GROWERS AND
IMPORTERS

SIMMIT, N. J.

Correspondence Solicited ^^•^^■^^■^^-^
• • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••

J THE COTTAGE GARDENS,^

^ ■♦'.^.QUEENS, L. I. >,»^ %

^ .SptTi;i.liii's in Carnations, Chrysan= •
T^ ihcmunns. Cannas, Oeraniums. •

Si Daniias. SEND FuK OUB PRICE LIST. %

'*c»-«-»t»c».*:»-«c»c«c«c»:«'~»c*o»:»c»c»:^:«c»'-«r#i7»:.

EVERGREENS

Specimens for Po's and Winter Decorations.

Send fnr Dfscriptiv.' ratiili.fUf ;illd Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON.

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co.

PA.

ALM

^e^^

Hand.

I Ccii-.>s Weilili'llaua Sl.-Ji $10.00 %Tt.-M

.Miissi Eiisi-t,. i.j5 lO.iKi 2T.nn

J. L. SCHILLER,
ao* E. J4ih Sireel. New York.N, Y.

for Sale by
Seed Stores.

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.
Louisville, Kv.

C!
U

T

INDUCING PRICES FOR BEST AND NEW

*ND

Geraniums Colens p

Begonias Petunias i

T Salvias Verbenas •

I Vinca Pansies, etc. ^

JJ DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. T

** j e

S LIST AND PARTICULARS ANY TIME.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

WRITE HT ONCE

Cornelius S. Loder, Secretary

Ndtianal Florists* Board of Frade,
Regarding Collcclions. Credits. Elc.

271 Broadway, NEW YORK.

(]hinese Primroses

Frnm 4 to 4'i fnch Pots.

Magnificent Strain. $10.00 per Hundred.

Cash With Order.

S. MUIR. - 3330 Michigan Ave.. - CHICAGO.

Burpee's
Seeds
Grow

252

The Weekly Florists' Review^

December 30. 1897.

CINCINNATI.

Stock Scarce for the Holiday-

.•Anxiety, rush and push of Christmas is
now past, <ind the growers have time to
balance their account book. So far as
sales and prices are concerned, every one
seemed to be well satisfied with the Christ-
mas trade. Never was stock for several
years past so scarce as this year, especially
in roses and carnations. Out of town
orders were refused as earl)- as Wednes-
day at the wholesale houses. Carnations
came in barely sufficient to till orders.
R.Witterstaetter, W. Murphy and Christ.
Murphv had a large cut, 15,000 carnations
being sent in by these West Price Hill
growers alone.

Lily of the valley was not over plenti-
ful and sold quickly .at I5 per loo. George
iV: Allen sent in the main supply of bulb-
ous stuff. Violets were scarce all week at
the wholesale houses, in fact, every violet
around town was engaged by the retailers
in advance at $2 per 100.

The Sixth street flower market the day
before Christmas did not have the appear-
ance of a rushing business day. It was
cold and dreary and only here and there
could be seen a vase of flowers and a few
pot plants. Holly and lycopodiuni could
be seen on every stand, which moved
slowly. Good holly was none too plentiful,
but there were quantities of poor stuff
around town, only fit for the dump. .\t
every corner a street vender could
be heard crving out "Holly wreaths 10
cents each," while at the market hou.se
the price asked was 20 and 25 cents. Tak-
ing Christmas trade all in all, it is favor-
able compared with former years; some of
the retailers at Fourth street report an in-
crease of 25 per cent. Negrum.

WAYNESBORO, PA.

Xmas trade was the liest ever experi-
enced here. Pot plants had the prefer-
ence to cut flowers. Henrv- Eichholz, of
"Mars" lame, has had a Xmas present in
the shape of a sport of a yellow Kaiserin
rose, which opened fully on Xmas morn-
ing, and is just like the parent only yel-
low". He will take care of the babe and
the trade may see it this fall at some of
the shows. H.

Carnations ^

IIIHIHIHIM*

Rooted cult'ngs of botli standard
varieties and noveliies at popular
prices —^^^^^^

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly. R. I.
50.000 SMILAX ^iX^-'uVo!!!!^''^^"'"

AFDA\JlliM^ mixed. Iiom 2 in. pots, r2.25 per 100;
ULnnilluivio t20perl,0 O Send tur Samples^...

I 'ash with the order.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Mayor Pingree Carnation.

AN UNDOUBTED
SUCCESS.

THIS MEANS THAT WE HAVE
OTHER GOOD SEEDLINGS.

t

!
t
i.

Our next
Introduction,,.

Will make its debut at the
meeting of the American
Carnation Society in Chicago
next February.^«<^'«.>»^'*

Look for it. And there
are some others in sight^^'

JOHN BREITHEYER & SONS,

Gratiot and Miami Aves.

DETROIT, niCH.

experiences with
Carnations ^

■j*^ READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

ALBERT M. HERR,

j LANCASTER, PA. j

CARNATIONC
Ninv ;iiKi standard Sort^. ^^

NEW ROSE

Rich, soft pink. Best introdnction of recent yt^ars.

Orders hooked now. Delivery Mareh 15, 1S9S.

(■(^rrrvponflf-ni-i' Suliciii'd,

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Maryland.

NICHOLSON'S
£ DICTIONARY

^ GARDENING.

The Standacd Worl; of R.terence for
Florists and 'Tai-denpr*^. In set of four
volumes. Price. S20 00.

Florists' Publishing Company.

530-535 CAXTON BUILDING,
CHICAGO.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SP.c.ures ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

PALMS

'. A NO

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Prants in the West.

Geo. Witfbold. ^m^'>^»^^^j^ Chicago

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS : ORCHIDS : FERNS

HND STOVE PUHNTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, New York.

New York Drtice. iW Fifth .Wenue.

NEW

CARNATION,

"Empress

»♦

Tbe largest brightricli *'iimson yet
introduced. Price, $10 00 per 100.

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Penii.

Decembkk 31), 1.S97

The Weekly Florists' Review.

253

^Carnations

White Cloud. Wliiti

Gold Nugget- -Yrllow.

New York ( Wani i.— Bri^'ht cerise pink.

Mrs. James Dean (Warct) —Clear silvery pink.

John Young- ( Ward i.— White.

Bon Ton ( Ward).— Sc;irlet.

Prices for aljove varieties: $3.00 per doz., JIO.(K)
per 100. J7.i.00Der 1000.

We will also have Ceri.se Queen (Breitmever),
Argyle (StoUery). Jack Frost (Swayne).'Em
press (Swayne). Evelina (Witterstaetter).
Firefly (Hancock) and all other principal
new varieties.

All good I8;i7 novelties and other .standard vari-
eties at reasonable prices.

^^^ Chrysanthemums

Mrs. Col. Peirce.- Yellow.

:i.V each. $:r.M per doz., KMKI per ion.
Snow Queen. — White.

.">iic each. $.i.00 per doz., *,S.=).00 per 100.
Merry Christmas. —Late White.

:!.")c each. ^.M per doz., -KS.OO per 100.

Selui tor Pescriptive Price List.
He.idy .I.Tinuiry. 1S9S.

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

By the Thousand.

BY MHIU.

Per 100
Double Petunias, .iO varieties ifl 2.t

10 New \'arieties this year 1..50

N,,t less than o of a kind.

Begonias, tlowering. 2.i varieties $I..tO-2,00

Geraniums, -.T varieties I.I.t

Ivy Geraniums, 10 varieties I..=>0

Abutilons, Houle de NeiL-e. Splendens,

(ioldeu Fleece and Souv. de Bonn 1.50

Heliotrope, 4 varieties, including Lc-

niciiiies II \ 111 id 1.00

Strobilanthes Dyerianns 1.00

CuphEea, sesar plant 7.t

Ageratum, while and blue 7.^

Salvia, Wm. Redman 1.00

Gazania Splendens I.."i0-

Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HIGHES, Berlin, N. J.

FIFTEENTH year of Suc-
cessful Business won
by Fair Dealing. Thin-
nest luinljei- u--t'd in Kxpress
packages, insuriiip 1 o w
oharpes. HEADQUARTERS
fur PaJms, and all choice
^.J xisefnl and decorative
'f 7 stock. Tropical Fruits. Kco-
(d^Jf nomic plants, etc. Send for
•/ Catalogue and Trade-list.

REASONER BROS.

ONECO, FLA.

l>OVES^

L'

S.J. RUSSELL. 203 Summit Ave.

JERSEY CITY, N. d.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select qualitv, 7nc per bale. 10
bales W.OO Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

We Offer the Following

BARGAINS IN BILBS

IN order to close out stocks retiiaining unsolfl, for one week only, after which
we sliall box up for our own forcing any stocks then left. If you want any
of this stock, order at once. Stock is in perfect condition, and we offer it
very low- in many cases below cost — in order to close out quickly, as it is late
in the season and tlie assortment is broken.

fi.ooo Narcissus, True Irish Princeps * H.oo per linK); regular price, *I3.00

-MKK) '■ Trumpet Major 9.00 ■• looii; ■■ r_>.oo

1,000 '■ Campernelle Jonquils 4.50 ' 1000; • (i.OO

r.iO •■ Poeticus ,,. .. 3.00 ■• 1000; •■ :i.,50

1,IH>0 •• Incomparable Stella 4.50 '■ 1000: ■■ B.OO

4IX) ■■ Orange Phoeni.x 1.50 ■ lof); ■■ iOo

•-".(«)0 ■■ Von Sion. extra qualily 14.00 ■■ 1000: •■ 19.00

.i.ooo Miniature Hyacinths, or DutchRomans—namedsorts 9.00 ' 1000: ■• rj.oo

:i.0oo Pink Romans, extra quality 12 00 ■ lOOO: ■■ Iii.Oo

tiCa.ses Spirai\a Astilboides Floribunda. .$10.00 per case 250 clumps; ■' I2.IKI

10 '• '■ Compaela Multiflora 12..50 " 2.50 " " l.'i.iw

2,000 Tulips Chrysolora $9 00 per 1000; •• 12.00

l.oflO " Gloria Solis 4.,50 " 1000: "■ (i.OO

200 C;illas, extra size 4.00 '• 100; " H,00

l,.500()xalis. Bermuda Buttercup 8.(X) •' 1000; " 12.00

1..50O ■■ four named sorts 4.00 " 10(K): " li.OO

2.000 Ixias 2.00 ■■ KKIO: ■■ :!.(Ki

Terms, net cash 6o days, or 5^ discount for cash with order.

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Tarrytown-on-Hudson, NEW YORK.

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Wholesale Florists

Consignments of Choice Roses and Carnations Solicited.

We get Top Prices, Make Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. TRY US.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING AS LONG AS THEY LAST:

Rooted Cuttings Geraniums in choice muned % Strong Field Grown Everblooming Roses at

varieties at $1.50 per l')0. fe .lil2..50 per 100.

Hibiscus. 21 2-inch tine plants at *4.00 per 100. jj Fine Roses from 2i/.-inch pots, in all of the lead-
Lemon Verbenas. 2'i-inch tine plants at *4.00 •J ing varieties, at *3..50 per 100.

per 100. ♦, Stock Plants. Alteruanthera, at $4.00 per 100.

TEXAS SEED and FLORAL 60. ^"tfAtrAL'tEx.

i JadQO Fibre Grows Prize -Winners ;

GRAFTING EXTRAORDINARY.

A state editor having learned of a mar-
velous feat in horticulture by grafting
tomatoes or potatoes, so that the hybrid
plant grows potatoes under the soil and
tomatoes above, now asks some geniu.s to
trot to the front with a plan for growing
cranberries on turkeys.

WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST

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MILWAUKEE.

The '97 Christmas is a thing of the
past. Comparing it with last 3-ear it was
not so favorable as far as supplj- was con-
cerned. Good stock was extremely scarce
and commanded high prices. Much of
the stock was weak stemmed and soft.
Meteors and Beauties were mostly called
for and all other colored stock moved
rapidly. Prices on roses, select qualitv,
ranged from |i2 to f i.s per loo; Beauties,
f3 to f 12 per doz.; carnations, J3 tofs per
too; violets, ^1 to $2 per 100: stevia,
Romans, \alley, paper whites sold fairly
well with good supply. Shipping trade
was l)ri.sk, but there was not enough
good stock to go around. Some 'mums
were still to be seen, but showed the
effectsof holding back and consequently
found slow sales. Considerable holly
was disposed of, both Southern and
Delaware, but the latter was far superior
to the southern holly this season.

Otto Sylvester shipped in a large
quantity of violets to Ellis & I'ollworth
of exceptionally fine quality.

The retailers report good sales of palms,
ferneries and all blooming pot plants

J. E. Mathewson, of Sheboygan, was a
recent visitor. looking up Xmas supplies.
CtKo. W.^shinoton.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

F. C. Becker has a fine lot of azaleas in
for the holidays. This stock is much
sought after by lioston retailers, owing
to easy transportation. Another who
handles one of, if not the largest stock of
flowering plants in New England, as a
wholesaler, is WW. Edgar, Waverly, who
is on hand this year as usual with a
splendid selection.

W. E. Doyle has several houses filled
with well grown stock, especially azaleas
and oranges, in anticipation of a big de-
mand which he is capable of taking care
of

In passing, I would note the decease of
the mother of Dan Murphy, the genial
foreman to Mr. Doyle. This worthy lady
was a great lover of plants and was con-
stantly in touch with them during her
ninety years of active life. At her funeral,
which took place at Woburn on the gth
inst., the floral tokens were both profuse
and chaste.

P. O'Brien & Son are nmch pleased at
the outlook for Christmas. W. .\. Bock
reports big sales this fall, W. M.

Ficus Elastica

$25.00 FOR 100 FEET.

Young Plants, top cuttings, in 3-incti
pots, three to six leaves, 815,00 per
100.

ALSO...

Canestakes

Ten to twelve left, ;it $3.00 pe i l.dOO.
$25.00 per lO.lKlO.

CASH WITH ORDER...

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

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Mrs. S. 4. Northway f

We iuti oduce this variety witli ev'e!i more confidence than we did Portia. Silver Spray.
Tldiil Wave, Daybreak. Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become cs great
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built Huwer with perfect calyx and exira strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful soft shell pink bi-coming silmost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and rilled in rotation. We shall commence to ship soon after Janv
1st. Price. *10.00 per U)0: $7500 per 1000.

I Geraniums.

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au-in. pot plants. *.=).00 per tOO. Rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; $25.00
per louii. ( >iir Miperb siocli of all the finest sorts, ■J'j-in. pot plants, named. ?"2.5.00: unnamed,
•f-'O.OO per loixi. Rooted cuttings. .flJ-.iO per 1000.

A gr.ind lot of summ^'ted-ovfr st(icl; in small pots that will make early
bloomers. -fa 00 per 100,

Fuchsias.

All Rooted ruttings fash »ith Order.

Our Price List describes mdnv other fine plants.

Send for it.

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thp: new primrose yellow

Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania

The finest Chrysanthemum for cut blooms
or exhibition ever introduced.

Each 50c Per Hundred $ 35.00

Per Dozen $5.0O Per Thousand 250.00

Fifty at one bund red :iini ti\ <■ himdrfl ;i t Mtir ihousand rates.

Hugh Graham,

104 So. Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Originator and Intruducer.

FIREFLY !

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Ceo. Hancock

.... A RUST-PROOF CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF. It
is as prolific as Wm. Scott, of good size and form,
and its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We fiave
tested it four years. Our stock also includes all the
novelties of '^7 and "'8. Send for prices.

6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich,

SMI LAX

A. J. BALDWIN

FINE STRINGS

12i CENTS.

Newark. 0.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

For Sale

SIX SHARES OF STOCK IN THE
AMERICAN ELORIST CO.

Address. G. L. GRANT, 330 Ca«ton Building.
CHICAGO.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

December 30, 1897

The Weekly Florists' Review*

255

Do you want

f^i:Eyf!&*^^SS»^ Fine Cut Flowers

^g?! ^-W M.ELLli) ■ r . J T T ,1

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customers.

Florists' Supplies. Send to ns— our line is complete. Palms and Ferns — We grow them and guars utee safe arriv-

Wire Work — None made as good at our jirices. al l^y Kxpre.ss.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

SOUVENIRS OF
PROVIDENCE CONVENTION.

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Ihe S. A. F. Convention at Providence, can be
hafi on application Address

A. M. RENNIE,
6 Fvchanqe Place, Providence. R. I.

GERANIUMS.

r.iiotcci c-uttlnKs "f J. ■!. Harrlsim. S. .\. XiUt. lUMut.v
I'liitovim'. I.i'cinurd Kriwa.v and olj ntliiM- varii'tii'S. mir
sck'ctiun, sl.'.i.'i piT Ii"i. jtii.dil pi-r Hhhi. (;raiit and
Tcnnvsun. $11. ml i«t kkjii, Man-. Siill.'nd. $l.i«i i"'i' l'*i.
J'.I.IKI per IiH,Hl. .VKeratuui, hlur and w liiti-, i;uf prr
KKihv mall. Feverfew, I^ittle tieui, $l.i«lpir lull,
Kuc'liKiils, lil.iiia Dp .Marc-lifs anil 211 others, $l.,-ill
\'rv mil, <;raiit Sweet Alyssuin, Tile per mil by
tiiail. ( 'a.-,li Willi I'l'der,

C. .\. ll.VliKlS i- CO.. Delansoii. N. V.

BOdo;,

Spiraea Astilboides Floribunda, thu ucst vaiiet.y for pot plants, t.'i,uii

'fin^ ppl- Hill, f l,",li|l per ll«iil.

f\ Lily of the Valley, Berlin. Per case a.ioo, *-:3,so: ijio.oo per looo.
QIadiolus "The Bride." For forcing, coc per nx). won per inoii.

Clucas & Boddington Co.

Tel call 403 18th St 50I-503 West (3th SI., NEW YORK CITY.

Headquarters

for....

HIGH-GRADE

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(>ur Cieneral Wholesale Seed Catalogue will be issued about Jan, 1st, 18ii8.
Send us your address and we will mail one to .vou,

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Dkcf.mbek30, 1807

DETROIT.

Christmas trade was good all round,
notwithstanding the cold weather, the
retailers not being able to procure stock
enough to go round and one having to
buy stock from one of the department
stores. Roses were very poor, weak in
the stem and off color, but brought good
prices. Carnations went at wholesale at
from $4 for connnon to $6 for Pingree
and fancy. Plants moved off rapidly;
many more azaleas could have been dis-
posed of if they had been in bloom. The
retailers all seem very much pleased with
trade in general, but complain of the
shortage of cash sales, a large percentage
being booked for future collection.

R.\r,.

READY NOW.

Japan Lily Bulbs

IN THIRTY VARIETIES

NEW JERSEY NOTES.

Mr. L. Bonnot, I'lemington, N. J,, "ill
open a retail store at Easton, Pa., in the
course of a few days.

Mr. Ernest .-(snuis, recently with
Pitcher & Manda, has taken a position as
manager with the Denver Floral Co.,
Denver, Colorado.

The firm of Bonn & Dressell, Hobo-
ken, is now carried on entirel}' by Mr.
Fredrick H. Dressell and under his

WILMINGTON, DEL.

Competition among the florists in this
quiet old town must be causing more fun
than profit. One of the leading florists
here is selling carnations, retail at ten
cents per dozen.

Charles Sparks, Jr. , has built a new house
16x72 and will have a good supply of
mums for Christmas from cuttings struck
in October and planted in the most open
places on the carnation benches.

Ernest .^shi.ev.

" ONE DOLLAR ENCLOSED."

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Let printers' ink new thoughts untold.
Nor heed the owlish Tuwhit: Tuwhoo!
Of "fogies" who may rail and scold:
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Andbring us ideas up to date.
Strike hard and fast, fearless and bold
And established notions dissipate.
Where error lies fwill comijensate.

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(Your paper's staff, a valiant host) :
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Ring out the old, ring in the new.

H. B. BUDDENBORG.

Buffalo. Dec. 23. '97.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS-

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price li.st before ordering' elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C.

Always mention the Florists Kkview
when writing advertistrs

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CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS

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...PALM SEEDS...

Cocos Weddeliana. Musa Enstte. IMm-nix. Kentias. ete. Asparai-'us Plumosus Nanus.
Send for Prite Lists and Descriptive Catalogue. Address

H. H. BERGER &. CO.

branch:

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,

220 BROADWAY,

(ESTABLISHED 1878. NEW YORK.

100,000 VERBENAS

THL CHOKLST
VARIETIES IN

CILTIVATION.

NO RUST OR IMIUDEW.
PHCKED LIGHT HND

Cuttings, 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000: S50 per 10000. SHTISFHCTION GURRaNTEED

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.
Send for Circular.

fine Pot Plants, S2.50 per 100; S20 per 1000. Booted

J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG. PA-

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Better not. A few of the por).! [Miint?
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FREE from Odor.

FREE from Coloring; iimltcr.
FREE from Acids. Per
AVe furnish a booklet "The Wiudow Gard*Mi." by
Eben E. Rexford. Floral Editor of the "Ladles*
Home Journal." Have you purchased your Plant
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for prices and terms.

The Walker Fertilizer Co.

Clifton Springs, N. Y.

REED & KELLER,

122 VV 25th St., NEW YORK CITY

Manufacturers of WIRE .* DESIGNS

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handier and cheaper than stems! Send fine duUiir for
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HUNT'S MARKET REPORT.

Durint^^ the inti.-rv;i.l between last report and
the opening of tbe Christmas season, little de-
veloped save a strontily marked scarcity of car-
nations and a slight decrease in receipts of
roses.

This, however, did not affect the market
much, as the cold, cloudy spell then passing
hud produced many periods of even greater
scarcity and all were accustomed to it.

Christmas trade opened early in the week.
Shipping beginning Sunday evening and reach-
ing its heaviest poi?;ts Monday and Tiiursday
nights with a reactive breathing spell begin-
ning Tuesday and lasting well imo Wednesday
between.

Wednesday afternoon saw local trade, which
up to then had been afraid to take hold, begin
to nibble in an endeavor to protect their or-
■ders. Their speculative buying was. however,
mainly left fur Friday. This with supplemental
rush orders from outsiders together with short
distance shipping made Friday notable.

The entire week was full of features, each
day having its share of excitement ranging
from a famine to a threatened rush to sell'.
The immense reserve stocks (accumulated the
Lord only knows how) of generally tirst rate
<iuality. came dangerously near breaking the
market at times. This v\ as averted and no sea-
son yet so far as we kno'v will show a more even
range than the one just past.

Bulbous stuff was abundant and sold well. In
small stuff alyssum. mignonette, marguerite.^
and other similar stock while in fair supply fell
far short of the deman.L Violets, real good
honest violets, were snapped up_ as soon as
seen, but many bleached-out. inodorous, cal-
amity-stricken ones were in evidence during
the entire time that never were sold.

Carnations were always in demand, and while
on the whole more plentiful than expected
never were in in quantities too large to place at
full rates. Reds were the hardest to get and at
times they couldn't be had. The other varieties
held their own. and supply may on the whole be
said to have equaled the demand.

Roses of all sorts of the standard leaders were
plentiful from Tuesday on. not at any time too
many, save in the poorer grades. VVhile eaeh
day saw a deluge ot roses not a night came but

found the marki-t well cleaned out. In quality
receipts pn'h:it)lv"averaged better than at any
corresponding period in years. Beauties were
the exception— they were scarce at all times
and inclined to be anything but high grade.
The very best were the long-stemmed, for
which, while in bri.sk demand, there was not
near the call that there was for medium and
short stems.

Taken all in all the trade was highly satis-
factory to deaiers generally, priees realized be-
ing good and stock gener.illy of a grade satis-
factory to V)oth buyer and s -Her. The volume
of trade was heavier than last year and closing
of the season leaves trade seemingly in a
iK.-althier condition than is customary.

OMAHA, NEB.

Stock Scarce— Satisfactory Trade.
The Cliristnias trade has been good but
stock very scarce on account of the dark
and gloomy weather. Carnations and
violets were very scarce and commanded
most any price. Roses sold at J1.50 tofc
per dozen, American Beauties 35 cents to
ji each, carnations at 75 cents, narcissus
75 cents to $1 per dozen, hyacinths 75
cents, stevia #1 to I1.50 per dozen sprays,
poiusettias 25 cents to 50 cents each.
Chrysanthemums were numerous, but
their favored days are past and nobody
seems to care for them at any price.

Seen in the Florists' Windows.

The florists all made a nice dis])lay in
their windows. S. B. Stewart had a
pretty display of holly and cut flowers;
Peterson Bros, had their windows stocked
with nice azaleas; A. Donaghue made a
fine displaj- of azaleas and palms; L. Hen-
derson showed his rare cacti and cut
flowers; Hess iV- Swoboda showed some

nice azaleas and poinsettias. The Ne-
braska Seed Co. made a nice display of
Southern Sabal palms and greens. Pot
plants sold as well as cut flowers and
brought good prices. Nebraska has not
experienced such continual cold weather
for many years past. J.J. H.

COLUIVIBUS.

Trade has been very good during the
holidays and what is better still less .
charging and more cash business. Some
florists did not know prosperity was here
and kept the prices lower than was nec-
essary. Plant trade was fully 60 percent,
more this year than last.

Franklin Park did a very fine Christ-
mas trade, Livingston's Sons did more
than ever before. Their new fixtures in
the cut flower department are paying
good interest and verify their genial
manager's. Mr. Danzer, progressive
ideas. Justice.

AVE EXTEND thanks to the Flnris/.s'
E.rr/iangi: for its courteous greeting and
assure it that we are here to benefit the
whole trade and to injure no one. Had
we not been thoroughly assured that
there was room for all, the Review would
not have been born. And it has proven
a much more vigorous infant than we
anticipated.

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co :i^9

Amling. E. C C-16

Baker. W.J ■J4«

Ball. CD M^

Baldwin, A. J... 2r.(l iM
Bussett & Wash

burn '-i^

BatlL-v, A as

Bert'er. H. H. & Co. 2.o«

Bobbink, I,- C '30

Bocnier, Fred &i

Breilraeyer & Soils 2b2
Burpee, VV. Atlee &

Co '-"^1

Chocolate Cooler Co '.MB
Clucas & Bodrtinji-

ton Co iii.T

Cottafie Gardens. . "iil

Dillon, J. L 2ni)

Dorner. F. & Sons

Co -■''3

Dreer. HA ioO

Eicbholz. H •;«

Elliott, W H -M7

Ellis & PoUworib. , iW

Ernest, VV. H iifi

Esler. John G..

See'v 260

Graham, HuK'' — 2.i4
Hancoclr,Geo.'& Son iM
Harris. C, A & Co 2.W

Herr. A. M 2.V2

Herr, D, K 2SI

Herring'on, A 243

Hes-er, W J -'SO

Hews, A. H, & Co.. 260
Hill, E. G &Co 243

Hippard. E 2.58

Hughes. Geo, J . . . . 2.53

Hunt. E H 24T

Jewett. Z. K. & Co 247

Joosten.C. H 244

Kasting. W. F 246

Kelsey. H. P 248

KennicottBros Co. 244

Kuehn. C. A 244

Kuhl. Geo. A 244

Lager & Hurrell 251
Lockland Lum, Co, 243

Loder, C. S 251

Louisville Tob. Co. 251

Lvons. M, .1 253

Lynch, W,E 246

.Marshall, C, L ....
McDonald &

McManus

Millaljg&Co

Moninger. J. C Co.

Moon. S. C

Morris Floral Co

Muir, S

Mound City Cut

Flower Co

Oelschig, A. C

Palmir. R. T. C,>.,
PennocU. S. S. —
Pierson. F. R. Co. .
Prince. A. C;. & Co.
Quaker City Mch.

Co

Randall. A. L

Rasmussen. A

Raynor, John I

Rensoner Bros

Reed & Keller

Reid, Kdw

Reinberg Bros

Rennie, A, M

Rt^uler, S, J

Rice. M. & Co

Rogers Park Fl.Co
Rolker. Aug & Sons

Rupp. John F

Russell, S, J

Schiller. J. L

.Schneider. Fred —
Scollay. John A... .
.Sielirecht & Son . .

Simmons ic Co

Smith. N. & Son...

Smith, W.C

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 6, J 898.

No. 6.

SOME NEW YORK STORES AT
CHRISTMAS.

In this issue we take our readers for a
Christmas jaunt among the stores of
prominent New York florists. Not the
least interesting of the things we see are
the blooming plants decorated for Christ-
mas gifts and which are seen in all the
leading stores. The_v are seen in larger
numbers than ever before and this trade
shows a tendency to develop still further.
We also admire the decorated exteriors
of the various stores and take a peep at
the displays in the various windows.
Our view of the latter is, however, some-
what confused by the fact that the plate
glass windows reflect oVjjects on the
other side of the street. Still we get a
fair idea of the style of decoration and
display. The plants illustrated were dec-
orated bv Dards.

NOTES FROM TRENTON AND
PHILADELPHIA.

Mr. Roebling's Orchids.

A business trip to Philadelphia recently
furnished an opportunitv to break the
journey by a stop off at Trenton, the ob-
jective point being Mr. C. G. Roebling's
unique collection of orchids, whose fame
is world-wide, and I quickly found that
its merit and fame were justified by the
richness, variety, and in nianv instances
extreme rarity of a number of the
plants; added to which the collection rep-
resents the acme of good cultivation.
This is as it should be, and .Mr. Roeb-
ling's generous expenditures in purchas-
ing have met with responsive efforts in
cultural skill on the part of his clever
grower, H. Clinkaberry, the result
being a collection rich and beautiful in
every way. The visitor is not asked to
admire a lot of microscopical mites, but
sees on all sides green, growing, healthy,
vigorous plants, some of them specimens
of great size; as for example Cvpripedium
Stonei, in a 15-inch pot, and the pot
scarcely visible, hidden in luxuriant leaf-
age and bearing fifteen spikes of flowers.

Azalea dressed with Crepe Paper and Lace Ribbon.
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN THE NEW YORK STORES.

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The ]irest-iit Vjeing the height of the
cypripedium season these naturally
were the predominating flowers, and with
such a range of choice it was no easy
matter to single those out for special
mention here.

Some Rare Cypripediums.

C. Leeanum Clinkaberryaniun, which
was recentl}' awarded a silver medal at
Boston, I was fortunate to see two plants
of, one of them, the plant that went to
Boston, still with its flower intact and
fresh, apparently none the worse for its
travels. We have read about quite lately
and I noted not long since the fine
Leeanum gi.ganteuni, l)ut from henceforth
this name will be misleading, for in this
silver medalist we have a larger and
finer variety still. It has a dorsal sepal of
innnense size, nearly uniform in width
and depth, measuring nearly three inches
each way. There is a large area of the
purest white; the base is light green,
slightly brown spotted, the spotting con-
tinued into the white portion and becom-
ing a mauve pur]5le. The base of the
dorsal sepal extending below the jietals
and showing little disposition to recurve,
gives a concentration and distinctive
massiveness to the flower, a feature pecul-
iar to itself. The petals are fully half an
inch liroad, gracefully undulated on their
upper edges; in color light greenish-yel-
low with faint brown shading and prettily
spotteil. The jiouch is prominent, of a
polished brown in front, its two lobes
projecting inward towards the petals and
measuring about one and one-half inches
across. It is only making a statement ot
fact to declare this undoubtedly the
finest form of Leeanum that has yet ap-
peared, and of American origin, too.

Next to attract notice was the fine
plant of C. insigne Sander;f. the same as
was exhibited at the Astoria show in
New York in November and bearing
three flowers. Detailed description is
superfluous for this practically spotless
gem and to see it is to covet it, but it
will not be a market "cyp" just yet.
Hardly less beautiful was C. insigne Ern-
esti, a plant of which bore six fresh
flowers. This has more of the incidental
spotting but the color spots are subdued
in tint, plainly manifest yet appearing
almost faded out. .\nother noble form is
insigne Wellsiana, having one of the
largest flowers of any of the insigne
type, with a large area of the purest
white in its dorsal sepal, the petals and
pouch 3-ellow, suffused with brown in
light reticulations free from spots; in
short a giant flower of great beauty,
borne loftily on an immense stem eight-
een inches in length.

■ C. Germanj-anuni represents a lovely
cross between villosum and birsutissi-
mum with the characteristics of its hir-
sute parent strongly marked. The dor-
sal sepal is a polished brown and black
spotted and has a well defined light
green margin. The petals are prettily
spotted and distinctly colored, their up-
per or superior portion being a pale red-
dish tint, a prominent midrib dividing
the inferior portion which is yellowisli
green, but at their apices they are of a
clear, distinct unspotted mauve purple,
hue. The pouch is peculiarly hairy

Large floufered Cyclamen in gilt Basket, dressed with red Ribbon.
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN THE NEW YORK STORES,

about its aperture, while a prominent
green boss in the center of the staminode
catches theeje quaintly.

C. Haynoldianum was represented by
a grand plant bearing several flower
spikes, one having four flowers upon it
and another three, with sufficient stem
growth between each for the flowers to
display themselves individually. This is
a true species, coming from the Philip-
pine islands. The flowers are large and
showy, having graceful deflexed petals
three inches or more in length, broaden-
ing towards their tips and marked with
large brown blotches on a greenish yel-
low ground. The dorsal sepal is similar-
ly blotched at its base, but is white with
pink shading in its upper part.

In C. Thaj'erianum we have another
grand hybrid from Boxalli atratum and
Lawrenceanum, strongly colored in deep
rich tones, heavy spotting characterizing
sepals and petals, while its handsome
pouch is stained in light violet purple.

C. picturatum, a cross from Spicerianum
and superbiens, shows a trait of its first
named parent in the white dorsal sepal
which, however, is marked with vertical
lines of light purple. The petals droop
prettily, are greenish yellow flushed with
a faint purple tinge and minutely dotted,
the pouch dull reddish lirown.

C. radiosum, al.so from Spicerianum
with Lawrenceanum as its second parent,
shows us a dorsal sepal of most beautiful
coloring, and graceful curvature. In its
rich green base there are conspicuous
lines of darker green which radiate verti-
cally and as they pass into the white
ground color, become rich mauve purple
forming bright veins about a dozen in
number disposed as parallel lines, run-
ning from top to bottom. The petals
and pouch are a harmon}- of neutral
tints in soft green and light brown.

C. callosum, a Siamese species, was
noted in a fine form, with dorsal sepal
projected forward in a half hooded man-

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Otaheite Orange in gilt Basket, tied with orange watered Ribbon.
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN THE NEW YORK STORES.

ner. In color mainly white, varied with
strong vertical lines of deep crimson pur-
ple extending; from base to apex. The de-
flexed petals are shaded with rosy purple
overlying green, the purple tint accentu-
ated toward their apices, while along their
upper surfaces are disposed several wart-
like spots in black.

C. Kiobe Shortliillsense.with line flowers
on stems of more than ordinary length;
C. Spicerianum having sixteen expanded
flowers upon it; C. Henry Graves, Jr., so
refined and pretty in quiet neutral tints; C.
Victoria Marie, C. regale purpureum, and a
great pan of C. pavoninum inversuni just
coming into flower, were also noted, but
one-half is not told and space prohibits
prolonging the cypripediuni part of the
story.

Before dismissing them, however, I
would remark that it isonly in such collec-
tions as this that one realizes what grand
additions have been made to the "cyp"
family through garden hybrids. Some
botanist of repute, I forget for the mo-
ment who, deplored this mixing up of the
species. Our collections would be meager
indeed, minus the hybrids. Why, Mr.
Clinkaberry told me that in that display he
made at the Astoria show before men-
tioned, out of fifty-seven varieties of
"cyps" staged on that occasion, no less
than fiftj- of them were of garden origin.
Certainly Mr. Clinkaberry has been a
great offender in this matter, if offence it
is, for he has seedlings by the hundreds
and before many more seasons pass some
of his

Seedling Cattleyas

are bound to create something of a sensa-
tion. In the first place, the cattlevas
growing in this collection represent a'se-
lection of the best in existence, add to
this the fact that these have been crossed,
and even the most vivid imagination can-
not picture the rich beauties that ere long
will here unfold. They are mites at pres-
ent, but there are hundreds of them each
in its own little cradle, with its parentage
and birth recorded.

Here is one, for example, a cross be-
tween Cattleya intermedia Emelie and
Lielio-cattleya Phoebe. The plant is now
in sheath, yet will not be three vears old
until next April, by which time it will
probably be in Hower. This mav bring
assurance to the fainting heart of some
who fear cattleya extermination in the
tropics, and the hope that home raised
seedlings may yet become a slaplemarket
commodity. Try it I and report progress
three years hence.

At the present time the florist is look-
ing for the cattleya that will bridge the
gap that comes between laliiata and Tri-
an;e. There are two that will do this,
and both were noted here, C. Percival-
iana in several varieties of exquisite color
richness and C. maxima, which belies its
name, for since it was discovered, now
more than fifty years ago, so manv larger
ones have been found, yet what it lacks
in size it gives in numbers, ranging from
five up to ten flowers on a spike. Accept
the dictum that merit is not measured by
size and then you have here two valuable
commercial cattleyas.

Various Orchids.

Ltelia anceps in variety filled one side
stage, and just coming into flower showed
wide range of coloring and rich selec-
tion from pure white to crimson. I
specially noted L. anceps Percivaliana
having immense flowers, sepals, and
petals, white slightly flushed with pink,
and delicately penciled lines of mauve-
blue at the base of the lips; also I,, an-
ceps Gouldiana of an opposite extreme in
deep dark crimson.

The showy and quaint angroecums, too,
were well flowered. A number of A.
sesquipedale being open, while a plant
of A. eburneum carried six fine spikes
each with eight or more flowers.

Zygopetalum rostratum is the orchid
evervone is looking for. ]\Ir, Clinkaberry
only has two, but he says they are always
growing and flowering. It has a creep-
ing or trailing habit of growth and
flowers disposed in spikes of two, three,
or more. The most conspicuous part of
them is a broad flat lip quite white ex-
cept at its base where it has a frill-like
attachment lined with purple. The
sepals and petals are long, narrow, taper
to a point, stand and depend quite per-
pendicularly behind the showy lip, are
whitish at their base, green tinted in the
center and flushed with brown towards
their tips. But, though orchids are su-
preme in this establishment they do not
have undisputed sway for there are

Palms

to be seen also, and these some of the
newest, now established and growing
luxuriantly in a comparatively new

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house. First as to the house itself. It
was built by Mr. Roebling. and built to
stand as may be gathered from the fact
that it is of iron, has over twenty tons of
iron in its roof alone, yet does not look
unduly heavy. It is glazed with a
special ground glass that obviates the
need of .artificial. shading and the appear-
ance of the plants testifies to the fullest
extent that they feel at home there.
There are no benches whatever in the
house but a central rockery wilh path
around and rockwork again along the
sides and ends. Some 500 tons of rock
were used, though one would not realize
this so admirable is the disposition of it
and so completely is it all clothed with
suitable vegetation. It was a fine oppor-
tunity for skillful di.splay and Mr. Clinka-
berry embraced it thoroughly. Through-
out the house fine specimens adorn all the
salient points, have the desired isolation
sufficient to bring out their individuality,
yet at the same time they form but parts
of and blend into a most artistic arrange-
ment of plants stamped with originality
anil manifesting a complete break away
from conventional lines or methods.

Phrenix Roeblini though compara-
tively new if represented by a beautiful
piece, and cculd this palm only be offered
in (|uantitv it would soon take a place on
the market. So light and graceful it
would make a formidable rival to Cocos
Weddeliana, which is saying a great
deal, and in the larger sizes it would sur-
pass the cocos as it suckers freely at the
base, therefore shows no naked stem
growth .

Guilielma speciosa, another uncommon
palm from tropical .\merica, was noted in
fine size and condition, tall and graceful,
the leaves pinnate, the terminal pair of
leaflets much wider than the rest, and
having long spines on the under sides of
the leaves.

In kentias, besides the ordinary commer-
cial kinds, I noted K. Lindeni a grand
piece with four leaves, the last unfolding
leaf shining bro«n with a coppery lustre,
the mature leaves having about thirteen
pairs of leaflets eighteen inches long and
lour to five inches broad in their centers,
but constricted at their point of attachment
to the midrib and tapering gradually to
a point at their tips. Quite opposite in
character was Kenlia Mc.'\rthuri. which
has broad leaflets terminating abrupth-
and almost or quite as wide at their tips
as in any portion; tall in growth with a
hand.sonie main stem, but disposed to
sucker freely from the base.

Calamus Lewisianus is another noble
palm, the plant here having a dark spiny
stem and elegant aiching leaves of great
length. The leaflets are one foot in
length, about two-thirds of an inch wide,
somewhat toothed along their edges,
and I counted 100 pairs upon one ma-
tured leaf, while the plant had several
such magnificent leaves.

V'et another palm and one quite unique
in its peculiar distinctive leaf growth is
Areca Madagascarensis. The plant here
had four fine leaves, each leaf^nearly si.x
feet in length. The leaflets are distributed
in groups of from three to five, and most
irregularly disposed, some standing up
erect, others spreading horizontally, and
others quite deflexed. The leaflets are

Erica Fragrans in celluloid Basket, dressed with red Ribbon.
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN THE NEW YORK STORES.

about fifteen inches long, one inch broad,
tapering to a point, of a soft gray-green
color, and their disposition gives to the
plant a light plumy appearance quite un-
like that of any other palm.

A splendid plant of Thrinax argentea
stands at one corner of the center bed,
having a clear stem of eight feet, sur-
mounted by a head of fourteen broad,
graceful fan-like leaves, and all this
growth has been made within the past
year.

On the opposite corner is one of the
best pieces of Rliapis flabelliformis I
ever saw, a marvel of excellent cultiva-
tion. The plant grows on a rocky mound
of about two feet in elevation, is just
one dense mass of luxuriant leafage from
top to bottom, and measures about five
feet in diameter.

Dion edule in fruit was noted, its cori-
aceous leaves steel-like in texture and
sharpness, as those know only too well
who have had to handle it nmch. Cycas

revoluta was in fruit and C. circinalis was
seen equally well grown. An immense
plant of Caladium violaceum is a j rotni-
nent feature in this house. It stands
upon a ledge of the side rockwork, its
leaves towering well above one's head.
It has leaf stems of great thickness, sev-
eral feet in length and colored dark vio-
let. The leaves are three feet long, two
feet wide, of an intense deep green, the
midrib and transverse leaf veins es-
pecially prominent, while the smaller
veins are visible throughout the body of
the leaf, and altogether the leaf affords a
wonderful study in venation.

So much for the major features, but I
am a long way from exhausting the
treasures of the house. Beneath the
umbrageous spread of the already men-
tioned plants are hosts of lovely things
of lowly growth as dieffenbachias, uia-
rantas, the best to date including a good
piece of M. Sanderiana. Heliconias, in
which special mention must be made of

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Araucaria Excelsa Glauca dressed with red Ribbon.
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN THE NEW YORK STORES.

H. illiistris rubricaulis, a variety whose
beauty and color richness can never be
adequate!}- described in words, these with
ferns, grasses and lycopods combine to
give the finish to a picture truly tropical
in its luxuriance and naturalness, and sur-
passing; nature in one respect, for nowhere
in nature's richest fields could so many
species and varieties be found in such
graceful association upon so limited an
area. I have often visited gardens
spread over broad acres and found them
quite devoid of interest, but here, right in
the heart of Trenton, on a town lot, is a
collection of plants that one needs to
spend days examining before realizing to
the full the vast store of beauty.

A Visit to Chestnut Hill.

I gathered these notes in the space of
two hours and tilled out the day with a
visit to E. Lonsdale'sand J. Burton's, two
establishments of whose products I had
often read, nor is that a matter for won-
der when one has seen the places in
question; for example, those American

Beauties in solid beds, you need to see
them before you can appreciate the
"fishing rod" story told in connection
therewith. Even the "Rose City' itself
can show no "Beauties" like these from
beds of the second and third year.
Meteors and Carnots, too, were just al)Out
as fine as it is possible to have them.
Our near-by growers of Farleyense, too,
will have to defend their well won laurels
for Mr. Lonsdale has a grand batch and
w'as shipping therefrom to the
New York market. A front bench of
crotons led to an exchange of views as to
their adaptability for outside use in sum-
mer, the chief point elicited being one
must not expect much growth to be made
outside, therefcre, at the start plant
close'v, then when the leaves take on
their best color a grand bed will result.
I noted here Rothschildianum, very large
leaf, veined in bright crimson on a darker
ground; Andreanuni, reddish yellow veins
on a lighter ground; Fasciatus, Queen
Yictoria, a good old variety, and Day-
spring, this last most distinct, the central

portion of the leaf being red, broadly
margined with dark green. The "cyps"
seen were most!}' insigne forms, as the
public at present only wants the "green
orchid," but Mr. Lonsdale is striving
after something else, at least I assume
that much from seeing a lot of seedlings
of Charlesworthi crossed with numerous
other fine kinds.

The " shades of night were falling fast"
before I had seen all that was to be seen
over the way at Burton's, but in addition
to the usual line of roses, I noted some
good houses of hybrids coming on with
one house of Brunners from which cut-
ting had commenced. A front bench of
C. insigne here should be mentioned.
One could see nothing but a solid sheet of
flowers.

At Chestnut Hill the oVjject of my visit
was an inspection of the stock in W.
Warner Harper's Andorra Nurseries, and
the planter will be hard to please if he
does not find something here to meet his
needs in deciduous or evergreen trees and
shrubs. To review the stock in detail is
not mv intention here, but of things one
is sometimes looking for in these latter
days and cannot always readily get; I
would mention the oak-leaved Hj-dran-
gea quercifolia, a handsome shrub not
enough planted, Berberis Thunljergi,
Spireea Anthonv Waterer, and the new
sweet briers, all plentiful, while the
rhododendron stock is a feature of the
place and one that is going to grow.

.As is well known, there aie hardy
rhododendrons that can withstand the
rigors of winter in this latitude, and the
same varieties have perished too often
because they have been imported plants
grafted on the tender ponticum stock
which, be it understood, is a South Euro-
pean plant and ill-fitted to endure the
climatic vicissitudes of North America.
Mr. Harper has a very large stock of
own root rhododendrons of present
planting size, although one of our con-
temporaries says " if one wants to buy a
few hundred plants there is not an estab-
lishment in all America that can furnish
them," and I saw abundant evidence of
future development, in the right direction,
for thousands of shoots had been layered.
From layers or from seed it should be,
and in fact is, just as easy to rai.se own
root rhododendrons here asoverthe water,
and once they are well under waj- they
will grow to salable size with greater
rapidity by a gain of one year in three. It
onl V awaits to be done and until it is done
the rhododendron business will still be
transacted in comfortable city offices and
the plants dispatched from shipping
wharves with the ever attendant uncer-
tainty as to their becoming acclimated in
the gardens of their too often unfortunate
purchaser.

From the Andorra nurseries I came
back to Philadelphia

Along the 'Wissahickon Drive

and what a precious heritage this drive
should be considered by Philadelphians,
preserving to futurity one of nature's real
beautv spots, too many of which have van-
ished, sacrificed to the supposed needs of
commercial enterprises. Along this drive
in truth "Nature unadorned is adorned
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ing and park plaiiliiig appear insignifi-
cant in comparison Iherewilh. Here tlie
hemlock, the noblest evergreen of the
eastern states, is indeed at home, clothing
the rocky escarjjments and carrying its
spiny pinnacles skyward and casting heavy
shadows on the eaith, its hnge columnar
stems supporting a dense canopy over-

Siberian dogwoods, aye, and even the
Norway spiuce. These have their merits,
but why obtrude them here. It was bet-
ter far to let the Wissahickon drive retain
its own distinctive charm and preserve it
as showing a little bit of nature's Pennsyl-
vania, easily accessible and recreative to
the toiling millions nearby.

Stumpp's.

readers know, are the chief production
here and they will lose nothing by com-
parison with the best anywhere else,
which is equivalent to saying they are as
good as they can be. The stock of pan-
danus here in all sizes is enormous, num-
bering many thousands and for all this
the market is waiting just as soon 'as the
stock is fit. Pandanus Veitchii in excel-
lent color fills whole houses, another
house contains P. utilis in a variety of
sizes, whilst P. Forsteriana and P. Ker-
choviana I noted in good specimens, both
distinct and handsome species that will
doubtless become prominent in commer-
cial business later on when obtainable in
quantity.

The variegated pineapple is largely
grown and brought to a fine degree of
color richness beneath those plate glass
roofs; and speaking of the plate glass re-
calls the azaleas flowering beneath it.
Whether attributable to the .glass or not I
never saw before such magnificent Christ-
mas azaleas, the flowers so large and full
as though opened in their natural season.
There was a grand house of them, the vari-
eties Deutsche Perle, Simon Mardner
and Vervaseneana. Mr. Harris is evident-
ly convinced that there is a commercial
future for the new Dracrena Sanderiana,
at least that appears the only logical con-
clusion to be drawn from the appearance
of several thousands here in healthy
growing condition. Draciena fragrans,
too, is quite a specialty, while the sight
of rubbers bv the thousand leads one to

head, through which the light rays come
subdued and suggestive of restfulness and
peace. Thus it is on either side, whilst
awaj" a little below the road, but always
in view, at times peaceful, at others tem-
pestuous, the waters of the creek pursue
their tortuous course over the rocky bed.
I say again this drive is a boon to
city residents, and is likewise a lasting
monument to the wisdom and foresight of
those who projected it, and thus itiay
it remain is the sentiment of the ma-
jority. The park board, or whatever
authority' controls it, appearto think other-
wise for already I note improvements (?)
are under wav. Along the drive,
between it and the creek, is a strip, of
varv-ing width, clothed thinly with
natural trees as the tulip, willow, oak, red
birch and others, and undergrowth of vi-
burnum and witch hazel, with here an<l
there, probably all gone now, delightful
tangles of wild vine which has raised it-
self to the tops of the tallest trees and the
stems hang loosely like ropes. A little
force of "vandals" were liusy clearing out
this undergrowth, tearing down the vines,
and a trail of ashes marked the great ex-
tent of their operations in this direction.
Why ? These erstwhile creeper-clad trees
were not extraordinary specimens of their
kind, in fact, not a few of them look very
mean when shorn of their drapery, and
the average mind wonders wherein the
necessity for thus clearing up a pretty
bit of nature. Possibly some develop-
ments are planned, .some ornamental (?l
planting, and I am led to infer this, for as
I neared Fairmount Park, I observed that
the van of the ornamental planters' ami}'
was within the gates, so to speak; some
California privets, Chinese forsythias and

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A Visit to W. K. Harris.

To W. K. Harris' I made my way on
the following daj- and found an estab-
lishment that in its simplicity of arrange-
ment, both for heating and working
might well be called a model in every
respect, while if j'ou w'ould question its
efficiency you find a ready answer and
evidence incontrovertible in the quality
of the stock. Plants, as doubtless most

reflect what becomes of them all, and yet
they all go as fast as ready.

Otaheite oranges are well done here;
a house of them in profuse fruit was be-
ing rapidly emptied for filling Christmas
orders, and there were others, too; one
large house of plants to fruit for next
Christmas, a front bench of another house
filled entirelv with young stock for the
Christmas after that.' When the "Psalm-
ist'' of old wrote "Take no thought for

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the morrow," etc, the nineteenth cen-
tury florist was not within t]ie range of
his prophetic vision.

Among pahns in general special men-
tion must be made of the fine stock of
Areca lutescens here in various sizes
and the houseofCocos Weddeliana would
be hard to beat, the plants so clean and
thrifty in appearance. In foliage com-
binations Wr. Harris is creating some
little specialties quite his own and it
would be hardly fair to give tlum away.
This refers to the planting together in the
same pot two palms of different leaf form
or planting little jardinieres with varied

foliage, Dracaena Sanderiana showing up
pronnnently for this work, with some-
thing taller as a center.

The house of genistas here will cer-
tainly render a good account of itself
later, while in the cycas house one
named siamensis was noted, a beautiful
variety deserving of greater popularity.
Lilium Harribii maybe mentioned as one
of the futures, promising well at pres-
ent. The system of starting in small
pots and shifting on later being practiced
with these, but more for economy of
space than for any other reason.

Certainly the florist who would take a

"course" at Philadelphia, cannot com-
plete it without including a visit to and a
close inspection of this estatilishment,
and he may rest assured that a cordial
welcome awaits him and all that there is
to see is open freely to view. Such at
any rate was the pleasant experience of ,
A. Herrington. -^
Madison, N. J.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

The next few weeks will find us very
bus\-, for many things have been cramped
for want of space, but now you have it.
All lilies should now be in their flowering
pots without delay and better if they had
been there several weeks sooner,

Metrosideros.

I reminded you some time ago, that
metrosideros, the bottle brush plant,
should not be kept so cool as azaleas that
you are holding back for Easter. Last
year I learned this from the best of
teachers (experience). I kept a Vjatch of
a few dozen very cool till about four
weeks before Easter, and then seeing that
thev showed little inclination to flower,
rushed them with a high temperature. It
did not do. The flower came out imper-
fect, irregular and quickly dropped.
Keep them now at 50° to 55° at night and
thev will come along gradually. What
matter if a few were too early. It is such
a distinct and attractive plant that it will
always sell, as the supply is not yet over-
done.

Lilacs.

Lilacs for Christmas have never been a
success with me, but those brought in
now and after this date are always very
satisfactory. The earliest want a tempera-
ture of 70^, each succeeding lot less
as the season advances. We find them
useful and profitable if not overdone. A
few plants, according to your wants,
should be brought in every week.

Geraniums.

One of the greatest jobs we have just
now on hand is shifting our geraniums
from 2 to 3-inch pots, to remain in those
pots until middle of April, and then into
their selling pot. I fancy I hear some
haughty magnate of the trade say,
"How absurd, there is no money
in the geranium when all that
trouble is taken." That all de-
pends upon what you get for them and
what your trade demands. We get at re-
tail |i2 per hundred and our customers
want and deserve a good plant for that
price. We could not sell the stock that
is called geraniums which we see in some
cities and which unfortunately we some-
times receive from outside firms, the tops
of which are useful to make a cutting, the
plant being only good to throw away.
Alwaj-s pot geraniums firmly. You can
stand them prettv close, as about the first
of Februarv you can take the top of the
plant off fo'r a cutting and they make a
very acceptable plant to sell for bedding
purposes when the larger stock is cleared
out and this second crop can be sold at a
nnich lower figure, for you have not been
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ThDrley',

Fuchsias,

Fuchsias should be shifted on as fast as
ever their roots begin to fill the pots they
are in and propagated this month as fast
as possible. Those struck after J-"ebruary
I, do not auiount to nuich. Fuchsias
like a rich soil; real rotten leaf mould
or well decomposed spent hops helps
them greatly. With most varieties the
only pinching they need is the leading
shoot stopped once, and that should be
done when they are three or four inches
high. Don't keep fuchsias down to 40°
or 45° at night, which would be excellent
to winter geraniums, but give them 55°
with plenty of light and room and water.

Poinsettias.
This season has proved again the great
popularity of the poinsettia as a decora-
tive plant. There is no abatement in
the demand. You can't call it a good
house plant for the parlor or anv other
room as it soon drops its leaves, but on
making that remark to a lady, a few days
since, she replied: " Ves, 'l know, but
it'stheideal color for Christmas, don'tyou
know.'' I would ask you simplv at this
time what have you done with the plant
after the flowers have been cut? Lay
them down under a bench, the drier the
letter, or in a warm shed if you have
room. Let them hibernate and remain
dust dry until April.

Spiraeas.
If you have no bench room to spare
where you can keep up a temperature of
60° you had better bring in the spiraeas
at once. Sometimes they come slow and
it is well to be on the safe .side. They are
far better when not over forced.

Propagating.

Every inch of your cutting bed should
now be occupied. Coleus, heliotrope,
feverfew and all that sort of stuff should
go in fast now. All these root li';e weeds,

but still it's now when the atmosphere
of the house is cool Mud the sand warm
that propagation ran b.' most rapidly and
certainly done. Carnations we no longer
put into sand warmer tlian the air of the
house. They woidd root several days
sooner if we did, but for the future
welfare of the carnation it is not con-
sidered best. Nearly all other "green-
house soft wooded stock is most decidedly
benefited by the sand being 10° to 15°
warmer than the house.

Cutting Bed Fungus.

I am asked occasionally how to pre-
vent the fungus on the surface of sand.
One trouble with that is all over, for
before every fresh tiatch of cuttings is put
in, the sand is watered with the ammoni-
acal mixture. I have watered the
cuttings with it and noticed not the
slightest harm done. The more close,
damp and warm your house, the more
likely will you be troubled with this
minute fungus. It is so minute that if
you are not looking for it you will first
see a square foot of plant gone off .in one
night. The growth of this primitive
plant must b? almost as prodigious as
that of the yeast.

A Troublesome Insect.
A troublesome insect pest, which I have
been many times going to ask my brother

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Interior View at McConnell's.
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florists if they were afflicted with, is a small
green worm which develops from an egg
too small to see with the naked eye. When
abovit half an inch long it goes into the
chrysalis state and in a few days is flying
round in the shape of a small dun colored
moth. The moth does no harm, onlyone
unforgivable harm; he reproduces his
species. His or her mission is one of fun
and idleness, but finds time to deposit
that invisible egg and so the cycle of his
existence begins again. I have never
seen this little briite outside of our unfor-
tunate city, but perhaps it is a scourge
elsewhere. The moth comes in through
the ventilators in summer time. It is
omniverous in its diet and strange to say
dearly delights on quite a variety of
plants; chrysanthemums, pelargoniums,

cinerarias, calceolarias, feverfew, in fact
most anything will do. If fodder was
short he wouUl eat a cactus, and what is
strange they absoluteh- devour anything
but sweet ageratuni. They are a pest and
a serious one to us. Fumigating and
tobacco water have no effect on them.
Dusting the under sides of the leaf with
hellebore powder will fix them. In put-
ting in a batch of ageratum and mums
lately I had the cuttings dipped in a pail
of water, about two and one-half gallons,
in which two teaspoonfuls of Paris Green
lad been stirred. It fixed Mr. Worm and
his egg, as it will anything that feeds on
the surface of the leaf. Tlie worm is the
thing to destroy. We have caught thous-
ands of the moths by an ingenious in-
vention composed of a board, fly paper.

kerosene oil and a wax candle. But per-
haps before this little moth was lured to
his death his dire offense had been com-
mitted and an egg deposited on the
broad surface of a cineraria leaf.

Verbenas.

It will soon lie time to sow verbena
seed. The demand for this once uni-
versally popular plant is with us almost
extinct, still we want a thousand or two.
If sown early you can stop them once
and get them in flower by selling time.
Very fine colors can be had from seed
purchased from reputable seedsmen.

Cannas.

If 3'ou are short of canna roots sow at
once. They will make sturdy plants by
June I. They are slow to germinate.
Warm, moist sand, will bring them up.
Years ago most of the caana seed was
imported. Now there is any amount
saved here. Cannas come largely true
from seed; that is, if Mme. Crozy was
not hybridized the seed would produce
flowers, ninety per cent, of which would be
as good as the parent and similar in every-
way. Get them started at once.

A Few Words of Advice.

In conclusion, make not only a mental
note but make a written meniorandum of
where v'ou could imjarove on your Christ-
mas supply of attractive plants. This is
what I found: that primroses for Christ-
mas should be sown as soon as \'OU can
get the seed ripe in April; that we did
not have half enough good azaleas, and
that they want to be put into a good
brisk heat soon after they arrive in the
country, especially Simon Mardner and
Vervffineana; that the demand for poin-
settias is good and you can find a sale
for a lot of them; that the cyclamen is
one of the verj* best selling plants; that
good violets in pots would sell well; that
the Boston nephrolepis sells well and
you need a good supply, another year,
that you can sell at from $i to J3; that
palms are yearlv- growing in favor, and
that although you sell a few occasionall}'
at |6 to f 10, the great bulk of your stock
should be salable at ;fi.5o to I3. And be
sure to make a note of the firm's name
who supplied you with a lot of rubbish
under the name of ici-ll-lnrriid holly.
Mv experience with these gentry is, that
the}' will serve jou well on the first deal
and then when they have you on the
siring you are imposed upon. Is this
human nature? It is of a certain kind;
so is housebreaking or telling a dialect
story when you can't — both sadly de-
praved. Wm. Scott.

CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI.

Clianthus Dampieri appears to be com-
parativeh- little known by the florists.
I take this means U> lay its name before
them as it is one of the plants that
will gracefully adorn our business in the
near future. I remember seeing it but
once in this country grown with a degree
of success, and this was on a private place
of some prominence in Newport, R. I.
There I learned it was cultivated for the
special purpose of boutonnieres, bj- the
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from London. So the prospects are that
these flowers will be extensively used in
the "city by the sea" anion, the swell
set for their personal adornment.

Its brilliant scarlet black-bossed
flowers will certainh- attract the attention
of everyone in town, if pnt to this use. as
it is one of the brightest of leguminous
plants and probably the most striking
when grown to perfection. It is decided-
ly a matter of regret that a ])lant possess-
ing such distinct beauty should be so
rarely seen, and then in the majority of
cases in poor condition. I attribute this
to the delicate and CKtremely sensitive
roots. The slightest check the\' may get
from draughts or non-attendance to their
necessary requirements, is sometimes
alone sufficient to cause their premature
demise.

The plan to follow is to sow the seed
where j-on anticipate the plant should
have permanent quarters, either in pots
or benches. Sow the seed in .soil com-
posed of two parts fibrous loam, the
other one comprising leaf mould, manure
and sand, drain thoroughly with liroken
brick, charcoal or any porous material at
hand. One of the mo.st satisfactory
ways of growing it, is to graft it on its less
fastidious congener Clianthus puniceus.
This is a simple operation and when
grown under these conditions it is en-
abled to resist the attacks of mildew and
insects to w-hich it is subject.

For grafting .select a vigorous young
plant on which the bark is still fresh,
cut off the top to within five inches of
the soil and employ the regular wedge
method. For the scion take the top of a
healthy young plant, or the healthiest
you have at the time, and make it the
shape of a w'edge, then split the stock
and insert the graft, paying attention
that bark of both scion and stock unites,
tie it securely and place it in a close

Dard's.
NEW YORK STORES AT CHRISTMAS.

warm house for about fifteen days, then
it can be hardened by degrees and put in
the temperature of an ordinary green-
house, where it can be given light and
sun. When perfectly united they can
be potted or planted in a bench or which
ever the occasion may require, a.? the
roots of C. puniceus are not .so suscepti-
ble to being disturbed as those of its
more delicate relative.

F. L. ATKINS.
Short Hills, N. J.

CARNATION NOTES.

Feeding.

Plants can only grow and make their
cultivation remunerative, when they are
supplied with sufficient and proper nour-
ishment. Now what is the right kind of
nourishment ? Here we encounter a very
important matter, in which the majority
of carnation growers are most deficient
in practical knowledge, and this is agri-
cultural chemistry. I am no more a
chemist than the next one, all my
knowledge being ba.sed upon personal
experience, and what I hear and read
from men that are chemists; and there
we meet often with conflicting opinions.
A plant should receive nourishment just
"what" and "when" it requires it. An

over abundance at one time, and starva-
tion at another surely cannot be condu-
cive to health; and again, when the food
given is raw and indigestible, or when
the compound of the required ingredients
is not of proportionate qualities. We
know altogether too little in regard to
how plants grow, what they need in order
to build up their structure, to what e.x-
tent these elements are present in the soil
we use; we work in the dark; all is ex-
periment.

As a natural consequence of our ignor-
ance and the desire to make as few mis-
takes as possible, we hold on to the
stable manure, which is often a very un-
reliable article, but we have the assur-
ance that though it is not of the ex-
pected quality it will do no harm. At any
rate we do best to make the .stable n a-
nure the 'basis in the preparation of a com-
pound food and add whatever we think
the manure may be deficient in. I speak

now of feeding as required at the present
stage of cultivation, and not of preparing
the soil, and this can only be done in two
ways: in applying a mulch of nutritious
material, which at this time when the
plants about cover all the space allotted
them is rather a tedious job, and also-
feeding with liquid manure.

A mulch should consist of well rotted
stable manure to which some hen manure
may be added, and a liberal sprinkling;
of bone meal, horn shavings, and wood
ashes. Mix this with about one-fourth
of soil and la)' it on about one and one-
half inches deep. Feeding with liquid
manure is more easil}' applied, and can
be given whenever the plants are in need
of nourishment. In fact, we should not
wait for any signs in the appearance of
the plants, showing a want of nourish-
ment, but should give it in regular ra-
tions, say once a week. And if it could
be so arranged that the quantity of liq-
uid given weekly could be mixed with
the water that is given in the same period,
the best results would be obtained. In
giving weekly rations one nmst be well
informed as to the strength of the liquid,
and if the plants are in a condition to as-
similate that quantity. It would hardly be
satisfactory to giveaninsufficient quantity
wiien with niore the results would be
better. But there is a limit, and over-
feeding may prove disastrous. So to be
on the safe side it is best to give liquid
manure in a rather weakened, diluted
condition, but give it often.

The three principal elements we should
aim to give, or rather of what the food
should consist in its principal parts are:
nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash.
There are other ingredients that the plants
will take up from the soil in minor
quantity, but these are secondary and are
mostly supplied in sufficient quantity with
the material that furnishes the principal

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elements. As I have said before, I am no
chemist, and will onl}- speak of material
that we generally have on hand, and in
which we are lessliable to make mistakes,
as is sometimes the case with the chemical
compounds, and the highly concentrated
commercial fertilizers.

Nitrogen is supplied in all animal ex-
crements, in horn shavings, night soil and
the offals from the slaughter houses, of
the latter principalh- in the form of blood.
Phosphoric acid is plentifully supplied in
bone black and bone meal. .\11 the other
materials mentioned contain phosphates
but in smaller quantities than nitrogen;
they also contain nitrogen, but in much
less quantity. This eltment is best sup-
plied in wood ashes.

I have already mentioned of what a
good mulch should consist. I will only
say again that the staljle manures should
be well decomposed, as the carnation
does not like raw food. In regard to
liquid it is quite different. There we best
use the fresh manures, free from anv
litter or straw, for when properly handled
decomposition is effected so much quicker,
and thus we derive all the benefit of the
nutritions elements they contain.

To make a good liquid manure, fresh
cow droppings should furnish the bulk. It

has, in my opinion, alwa5's a neutralizing
effect upon other stronger manures, when
used with it. Of these stronger ones sheep
and hen manure are the most desirable,
but should be added in small quantities, as
should also bone meal and horn shavings.
Soot from wood or coal is another ma-
terial highh- recommended to use in the
liquid form, as is also dried blood, both
being rich in nitrogenous matter. All these
ingredients can be used together in the
preparation of liquid manure.

I have always used some wood ashes to
supply the potash, but in a recent con-
versation I had with Professor Huston,
State Chemist of Indiana and Professor
of Agricultural Chemistry at the Experi-
mental Station at Lafayette, in relation
to the preparation of liquid manure he
cautioned me about using wood ashes.
He said that wood ashes will set free
ammonia, which would be a direct loss,
and, further, it may bring free ammonia
in contact with the roots, which might
cause injury. In place of wood ashes, to
supply the potash, he recommended sul-
phate of potassium, which furthermore
has the property to bind the ammonia.
In place of using one-fourth of a bushel
of wood ashes he recommended using one-
fortieth of the sulphate of potassium.

So far I have not found any bad effects,
but if that theory is correct, which it un-
doubtedly is, I have weakened my liquid
manure in nitrogen considerably. I will
heed the warning and supply my wood
ashes in another way ; I have nmch faith
in it, for in my experience it strengthens
the stem and gives the flowers a brighter
and more brilliant color.

At our place liquid manure is the main
fertilizer. We have two good .sized tanks
in which we prepare it and have the
houses piped to supply them, by a force
pump at the tanks. We apply it ou the
benches in the same manner as we do
water, and use about the same quantity
as water; it always answers for a water-
ing. The first material used should
stand for about two weeks before being
used; it should be thinned with water
and stirre<l up frequently When ready,
fill up the tank, let it settle, and use the
clear liquid from the top. After that,
new material in small quantities can be
added from time to time as the liquid is
wanted, to keep it up to the same consis-
tency; and some of the old removed so
the mass will not become too cumber-
some to handle. The stuff we take out
is thrown over the ground pile and made
use of in this way. It is es.sential that
the tank should be in a warm place, or
fixed in any way .so the contents can be
kept quite warm, in order to hasten the
decomposition. Nitrate of soda is often
mentioned as a good fertilizer for carna-
tions. I have never made much use of
it so far, but suppose it could be well
mixed in with the liquid. From time to
time I use some common salt in the clear
liquid, as in small quantities it is con-
sidered beneficial, in large quantities is
injurious.

This is our mode of operation and the
materials which we employ for feeding.
The selection of food is yet a very much
undeveloped part of our work, for lack of
practical knowledge in agricultural
chemistry. I may be wrong in .some of
my views, and if so, will thankfully stand
correction. Fred Dorner.

THE NEWER CARNATIONS.

By Albert M. Herr, Secretary American

Carnation Society, Lancaster, Pa.

[Re:ul befoi'L' the Florists' Club, Philadelphia,
January 4, 1898.]

There are so many of the newer carna-
tions that it is hard to talk about them
without making a descriptive catalogue
out of your talk. So if there are too many
names and too nnich descriptive matter
blame it on the originators.

In the first place, from a cut flower
grower's point of view, there are too many
new carnations. If the number could be
reduced to say four each season, there
would be more in it for everyone
concerned. As it now stands the general
grower simply cannot afford to try them
all, and the consequence is, very often he
does not try any. This is a loss both to
the originator and to the grower. It
limits the sales for the respective origina-
tors and causes them an extra expense in
the matter of advertising, etc., to get
their carnations before the growers. The
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thing, and only takes bold after the
variety has become common and the bot-
tom dropped out of the profit, so to speak.
But like the poor we will have them with
us always, and the best thing we can do
is to In) nil we can, and ijulln-r from the
experience of others irlml we can; then
put the two together and make up our list
for growing next season.

Among "the newer whites, we have
Flora Hill, Harrison's White, and Nivea.
Flora Hill has had its praises sounded
everywhere and needs none of mine.
Nivea is doing all right around Boston.
It is a weak grower in the field, but
comes all right when planted in the
house. Harrison's White was unfortunate
in coming out with Flora Hill, the latter
so far eclipsing it in all commercial re-
spects. Nevertheless it has some good
points. With me it is a fine, upright
grower, producing fairly good flowers on
long stiff stems,' but it has not made
from i,ooo plants |io worth of flowers
to date, and this is certainly a serious
drawback. I have it in the cool end of a
house. Possibly it may do better in
some places, but I have received out of
numerous inquiries sent out only two
answers from men who will give it a
second trial.

In fancy, we have Lily Dean, a variety
that is very easily grown and produces a
fine large flower'. Mrs. Bradt, almost
everyone knows, has an immense fine
bloom on a very weak stem which has
improved greatly this season, grown in a
stiff clay soil. In a moderately cool
house, I am inclined to think, it will
make a standard sort. Maud Dean might
be called a fancy, liut I am afraid it will
not become popular on account of its be-
ing hard to handle just right; but if
haiuUed right it is a fine sort. It should
be planted as early in August as possible,
and being a decided cropper you should
have two or three lots and keep them
topped so as to follow^ each other. By
this method a continuous crop can be ob-
tained. In scarlets, there are a number,
Robin Hood, Jahn's Scarlet and Morello.
Robin Hood is a seedling of Hill's and
has made a good showing although it has
to be grown carefully to produce strong
stems. Jahn's Scarlet is called the
"Poor Man's Scarlet." It was raised and
introduced by P. Fisher. It is a free
bloomer of fairly good size on a fine
strong stem. It is an excellent keeper,
and slightly fragrant.

Morello makes very large flowers in
heavy soil, and slightly smaller ones, but
more of them in a lighter soil. It has
made many friends in the west. Mrs.
McBurney, one of Hill's, is somewhat of a
disappointment as to color, otherwise it
is a good variety, being free and healthy.
Mayor Pingree is, perhaps, one of the
best of last season's introductions. To
get the best results, the cuttings .should
be taken early and grown right along so
as to produce good, large plants. It does
not want much pinching if you want
early and continuous flowers. It likes a
heavy soil and a few more degrees of
heat than Daybreak, but will produce
almost equally well in light soils. C. A.
Dana, sent out by Cottage Gardens, I
have not been able to see growing, but I
understand it is a good variet}-.

Possibly there are others worthy of
mention, but I have been a bit pushed
with work and have not had time to look
up the back trade papers for their names.
The same applies to the new ones for
this season. We are promised two good
scarlets, one Bon Ton, to be sent out by
the Cottage Gardens, and F. A. Blake. It
is of Portia habit, with larger flower and
stronger stem; this would indicate a good
variety. Firefly, by Hancock, is promised
as a perfectly rust proof and otherwise
good variety'. This will be a welcome
addition to those who are so afraid of the
rust in Jubilee.

In whites there are four clanioring far
popular favor. White Cloud, called a
white Daybreak because of its resem-
blance to that variety in foliage and
strength of stem; John Young, called a
white Scott for the .same reasons; Jack
Frost is claimed by its originator to be an
ideal white. Photographs of these three
varieties, or rather houses of them, are
here and can be seen at the secretary's
desk. Evelina, the winner of the Cot-
tage Garden cup at the last meeting of
the American Carnation society held in
Cincinnati, and seen by a number ot us
th«n, was certainly a fine variety. I am
told it is even lietter this season, and that
would indicate that it was a good one to
try.

Mrs. James Dean, a very light pink of
good connnercial qualities, and New-
York, a cerise pink that has captured the
popular taste in the New York market,
are photographed and here for your in-
spection. The Messrs. Breitmeyers',
Simmons' and others are pushing forward
pink varieties. They will no doubt all
be in evidence at our Chicago meeting
and reviewed by the trade papers, so as I
have not seen them, will have that for
later on. One that I have seen plant and
flower of is Empress, a crimson, and as
we are badly in need of a good one in
this color, it will no doubt hit the popu-
lar fancy all right. Gold Nugget prom-
ises to be one of the gems of the season
from all indications, and there is certain-
Iv room for a few "Gold Nuggets" among
carnation growers.

There are a ho.st clamoring for favor
with the growers and a lot of originators
reaching for their money. We hope both
the growers and the originators will come
out ahead for 1S98, for it is not ques-
tioned that the majority need a little
good luck, good times, or whatever vou
mav choose to call success. Taken all in
all, the new carnations are fascinating,
both to the introducers and to the gen-
eral public, and certainly to the grower.
The buving public are beginning to look
for something new each year, and we can
do no better than cater to their tastes, but
let us be sure first that they are an im-
provement over existing varieties, and
then trv and test them thoroughly before
sending them out. In this way there
would be fewer disappointments and
more successes, and the extra care
would redound to the introducers' credit
and consequent success and to the grow-
ers' finances. But even as it now is the
few successes are so distinctly such that
they overbalance the failures, and so the
merry war goes on.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

No. 4.
Every subscriber is requested to send
his photograph for use in our general in-
troduction, but please do not send us
photos that must be returned, as we have
to cut them in arranging in the groups.

96. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass.

97. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa.

98. Wm. Weber, of H. Weber & Sons,

Oakland, Md.

99. L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N. J.

100. E. C. Amling, Chicago.

101. Anton Schullheis, College Point,

N. Y.

102. Fred. Dorner, Sr., Lafayette, lud.

103. Anloine Wintzer, West Grove, Pa.

104. Wm. Plumb, Throgg's Neck, New

York City.

105. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O.

106. John Gormley, with E. Wienhoeber,

Chicago.

107. Geo. D.'Clark, of H. A. Dreer, Phil-

adelphia.

108. f;. M. Harwood, Shelbyville, 111.

109. Gustav Decker, with Garfield Park

I'loral Co., Chicago,
no. Geo. A. Steele, Little Silver, N. J.

111. Philip Heilig, Franklin, Pa.

112. Dennis F. Hallahan, of McGee, Geary

& Co., Salem, Mass.

113. Jno. E. Geary, of McGee, Geary &

Co., Salem, Mass.

114. Wm. J. McGee, of McGee, Geary &

Co., Salem, Mass.

115. Jeff. McDonald, of McDonald &

Steele, Crawfordsville, Ind.

116. Geo. W. Steele, of McDonald &

Steele, Crawfordsville, Ind.

1 17. John Young, New York.

118. H. W. Harris, of C. A. Harris & Co.,

Delanson, N. Y.

119. Edw G. Reimers, Louisville, Ky.

120. W. A Hanraiond, Richmond, Va.

121. E. J. Springer, New Hampton, Iowa.

122. W. J. Hesser, Plattsmouth, Neb.

123. L. L. 'May, St. Paul, Minn.

124. W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo.

125. C. lidward Akehurst, White Marsh,

Ballimore County, Md.

126. Aug. F. Vogt, of 'Vogt Bros., St.

Paul, Minn.

127. A. Rasmussen, New .Albany, Ind.

128. Mrs. L. Lotz, Watertown, Wis.

129. Wm. J. Stuebe, manager of Mrs.

Lotz's greenhouses, Ixonia, Wis.

130. Henry Hulick, Eatontown, N. J.

131. W. Greene, Davenport, Iowa.

WE HAVE received from W. P. Sim-
mons & Co., Geneva, O., a copy of their
plant list, in which appears a full de-
scription of their new pink carnation,
Mrs. S. A. Northway, and a host of new
geraniums, in addition to fuchsias and
miscellaneous plants. The carnation of-
fered is certainly entitled to full consider-
ation, coming as it does from the origin-
ators of such sorts as Daybreak, Rose
Queen, Tidal Wave, Silver Spray, etc.

Messrs. Crabb & Hunter, Grand
Rapids, Mich., have named their pink
seedling carnation "Irene." This is the
one we recently noted at one of the Chi-
cago wholesale cut flower houses. The
originators advise us that the variety is
rust proof and a free bloomer with only
ordinary care, every shoot producing a
flower.

Janiakv (>. 1S9S.

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jAXlAltY (1, 1898.

TO SUCCEED THE RATS.

\V. H. I. sends the follinving; "Rats
liaving unilermineil my smilax bed so my
whole' crop was destroyed before I knew
the cause, intend throwing it out; what
would be the most profitable thing to plant
in seed or bulb, shrub or vine, to bring
blooms for Easter? The bed is solid, pipes
running on each side and end of bed, and
as flowers are much more in demand at
Easter than green stuff, I would like to
know which or what will 1ie most prof-
itable to force for Easter?"

What }-ou could make a profitable cro]i
for Easter in place of your smilax, would
depend quite a little on how much space
vou want to fill up and your market. It
is too late to buy lily i>ulbs and expect
them to flower at 'Ea.ster. You could still
get dormant lilac and bring them in
flower, but they w^ould need only four or
five weeks of your house and there is not
always a market for a large quantity of
same. Spirjea roots can be bought,
potted and started going and would be
just right. If you know where to get
some real good dormant roses of the
leading hvbrid perpetual sorts, pot them
and keep them quite cool till early in Feb-
ruary, then give them the smilax house.
You Would expect and get a good many
roses. But it is late for that and to be
satisfactorv roses should be well rooted
in their pots before now. If it were my
predicament and I did not have stock of
plants to spread out, I should buy a lot of
2-inch geraniums, or a month later a lot
of canna roots (dormant). At once I would
buy as many thousand Boston Market
lettuce plants as would fill the bed, six
inches apart. They would be cut and
sold at Easter, and then you could give a
fine place to your plants. But as .soon as
1 had written for the lettuce I should
catch the rats. Wm. ScoTT.

MOSS ON SURFACE OF THE SOIL_

During the late fall and early winter
months we have a great deal of trouble
with a kind of green, scum-like moss
that gathers on the top of the soil in the
pots "to such an extent as to sometimes
entirely choke out the plant. What
causes this moss to grow so plenteously
and what can we do to prevent it ? Do not
think it can be from over-watering for we
have been particularly careful about that.
Of course the moss can be kept down by
handling over every plant and taking it
off with a stick but that is quite expen-
sive when there are several hundred
thousand plants to go over. We have
been recommended to u.se a small amount
of annuonia in the water when watering
the plants. Did anyone ever try that
and what proportion of anmionia can be
used without injuring the plant? Roses
and clematis, 2'i-inch stock, are what we
have especially in mind. Are there any
other remedies that could be used to ad-
vantage ? G. C. P.

There are many species of these so-
called mosses or small cryptogamic plants
which are often seen to take possession of
the whole surface of the soil. Unlike
most of the fungi, which delight in a
warm temperature, the>- are often most

troublesome in a cool house. If the roots
of a plant are inactive, such as the
clematis and 11. P. roses would be with a
rather low temperature, would be just
where you would find them most trouble-
some. Many a day has been .spent by
the writer in stirring up the soil to get
rid of these mosses, yet I have seen many
healthy plants exist, such as camellias,
with the surface of the soil green with
these primitive plants. I have never
seen any method u.sed to get rid of them
but stirring up the surface and removing
it. It is probable that what would
destroy the moss and their spores would
be injurious to the roots of your plants;
what would kill the moss would mo.st as-
suredly hurt the plants, but 1 should not
be afraid to try a watering of the am-
moniacal mixture. After all the visible
parts of the mo.ss were removed it might
destroy the spores, and one watering will
certainly not hurt the roses, etc., if not
used too strong. Formula: two quarts
liquid ammonia into which dissolve one lb,
sulphate of copper; use one pint of this
in thirty gallons of water.

Wm. Scott.

TEMPERATURE FOR LILIES.

We have some longifionnns, 6 to N-inch
bulbs which were planted in 4-inch pots,
and now full of roots, and some 7 to
9-inch which were planted in 4 'i -inch
pots, now showing a growth of from four
to five inches. It is our intention to re-
pot them into 5 and 6-inch jiots and we
would like to know about what tempera-
ture to keep them in in order to bring
them into bloom for Piaster. ST. P-\ur,.

I should advise inquirer to have the
lilies shifted into their flowering pots as
soon as possible. There may be no need
of shifting till the roots have pretty well
filled up the small jiot, but I am sure
they should be shifted before any of the
roots perish through crowding or want of
sustenance. This'starting lilies in 4-inch
and later shifting into 6 or 7-inch pots is
new with some of us, but I have tried it
on a couple of thousand seven to nine-
inch Bermudas this winter and the result
is fine. Those shifted six weeks ago show
not the slightest effect of the change, only
an increase of vigor in every way. Eas-
ter is April 10. By the titne you read
these lines it will be little more than
tv.-elve weeks. If they were a foot high
it would be better. You should keep
them in at least 55° at night, wath 15° to
20° higher in day time, with all the light
you can give them. I say light, because
they will certainl)^ stand more forcing
with plenty of light than if in a shaded
house. Be on the safe side; rush them
along, vou have no days to spare.

Wm. Scott.

started are not necessarily diseased.
They will start later. Why they don't,
if they are sound, is a my.stery, but these
mvsteries are occurring in the vegetable
and animal kingdom all around us.
Have patience. The humble lily bulb
has an individuality as well as a whale.
It will get a move on it some day soon.
Wm. Scott.

LILIES NOT STARTING.

Seven or eight years ago it was usual to
see a batch of lilies start and come away
all about even, but that day is past. If
"E. B. B." has two hundred and sixty
out of three hundred that are growing
well and free of disease he is doing well
and will lose a smaller percentage than
man)' growers. The bulbs that have not

BALTIMORE.

Trade During the Holidays.

With the fury of a cyclone the Christ-
mas rush struck the florists the early
part of the week, and until late Saturday
afternoon they were in a continual whirl,
the season proving for the:n a busier one
than has been experienced in our city for
vears. If work were the sign of
financial prosperity there would be lots
of our craft at this moment on the
retired list. Unfortunately for us
though, the word work more often
implies worry than it does remunera-
tion, and such is the case this lime,
for we are still all in active service
with this happy day of retirement yet in
the far distance.

The week opened with a complete
change of temperature and continued
cold throughout, the mercury dropping
from the fifties to ten degrees. A light
fall of snow also came at an opportune
time to make things look sea.sonable and
put life into trade. The frost, however,
played havoc with stuff that was any way
carelessly packed. Box after box arrived
from the' express companies' charge in a
frozen state, either from being poorly
packed or remaining too long en route.
The wrapping of local deliveries was
another important detail which consumed
much valuable time and made extra
labor for all parties concerned.

Scarcity of Stock.

Good stuff in general proved locally to
be very scarce and judging from the
quality of stock shipped from other cities
it was not confined to our localit\' alone.
Beauties were more than scarce for the
supply was bj' no means equal to the de-
mand. Roses of a more reasonable class
were procurable. Several days before
Christmas prices went up to the top
notch, but on Christmas eve the stored
stuff arrived as usual, causing a slight
drop on violets and carnations only.
Most of the growers disposed of their
prospective crops a week or so before
Christmas at best prices; consequently
the retailers were compelled to sell also at
top notch in order to get even.

As our wholesale rates ranged about
the same as our neighbors of ^\"ashington
and Philadelphia it is useless to repeat
quotations. As stated above, the Christ-
mas trade was exceptionally good in
spite of the public's protest against pay-
ing $4 and I5 per dozen for roses and |3
and |4 per hundred for violets.

Meeting of Gardeners' Club.

Very little of importance occurred at
the Gardeners" Club meeting, Monday,
Dec. 27th. The attendance was very
slim, as the majority of the boys hadn't

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gotten over the Christmas fatigue. The
executive committee reported a scheme
for holding a show next November, which
was received and hiid over until next
meeting night, when a final vote upon
the subject will be taken. The commit-
tee recommended that the Fifth Regi-
ment Armory Hall or the Cyclorama
Building be secured, and to tax each
member in order to guarantee all ex-
penses, and if the show be a financial
success the said tax to be refunded. Also
to interest all prominent officials: such
as governor, mayor, senators and their
wives, etc., at the same time making lib-
eral friendships with the press.

.\fter the Christmas "rush" the New
Year's trade seems too insignificant to
mention. Will say, however, the holi-
day week proved an exceptionally good
one and there is no cause to complain.

C. F. F.

WASHINGTON.

New Year's Trade Quiet.

A few years ago the trade on New
Year's day was considered a close rival
to Christmas. It has been dropping off
each year until now very little is done
out of the ordinary. That delightful
old custom of calling on friends the first
of the new \-ear and claiming a continu-
ance of the existing friendship for the
coming year is fast dying out in Wash-
ington and the demand for flowers for the
occasion passes with it.

The death in the President's family
may have had something to do with the
present \"ear, there being few receptions,
the high officials not receiving out of re-
spect to the President. It certainlj- has
not kept pace with that of the last one.
Three or four new stores have opened
during the holidays. We wish them all
success.

Prices remain firm, quality fairly good,
but quantity — short, especially carnations
and violets. Bulbous stuff is making its
appearance in limited quantities. The
growers are no longer seen with long and
anxious faces. That long looked for and
indispensable sunlight is with us again,
and trust this time he will tarry as long
as he can.

-A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held by the Commercial Florists' Associa-
tion of the District of Columbia, last
week, to take action in regard to the re-
cent letter of the Secretary of War de-
clining to discontinue the free distribu-
tion of cut flowers. The florists are
determined to slop the distribution by the
government even though it becomes
nece.ssary to go to Congress.

A number of connnittees made reports
as to the status of the work of preparing
and sending out petitions and of the
plan of interesting the business men of
the city in the movement. We claim
that if the immense amount of money
which is annually appropriated by Con-
gress for the care' and adornment of the
parks and reservations was put to its
proper use, there would be no necessity
for the beds ever being without flowers
or evergreens of some sort, even during
the winter months. We claim that owing

to the space consumed by the flowers
which are now being grown by the gov-
ernment, they do not devote the time
or attention to the propagation of plants
suitable for out door decoration, and
that instead of having only one growth
in the parks, they should be kept green
at all times.

Before the Board of Trade.

-According to advices received by the
florists the Board of Trade committee on
public parks and reservations will take
the matter up and it is believed will
recommend that the present method of
ha\ ing tlie beds bare during three or four
months of the year be done away with
and hardy specimens be grown for the
winter use. Owing to the offer of the
florists of the city to raise the w ages of
their employes from ten to twentv-five
per cent., if the free distribution was
stopped, it is probable that a committee
will be sent to lay the case before the
various labor organizations of the city for
action.

The Appropriation Committee of the
House and Senate as well as the District
of Columbia Committee will nave the
matter brought to its attention, and the
florists are confident that when once the
matter is properly presented the sense of
fair play will result in legislation which
will cause a discontinuance of the prac-
tice.

Our answer to the allegations of the
government officials that the flowers are
mostly distributed among the various
hospitals that we will furnish flowers for
tlieni free of charge. We are now doing
this and dails' send more than the gov-
ernment. We have received definite in-
formation that the hospitals receive a
.small proportion of the flowers, and of
one hospital it was stated that the gov-
ernment supplied with flowers, has not
received any in months, but has depended
upon the bounty of the florists almost
entireh-.

Letter to Secretary Alger.

Believing that the Secretary of War did
not give as careful consideration to the
last letter as it demanded, the following
was sent to Secretary Alger at the last
meeting:

"At the regular meeting of the Com-
mercial Florists' Association of the Dis-
trict of Columbia a committee was ap-
pointed to answer your letter addressed
to N. Studer and other florists, complain-
ing of the free distribution of flowers and
other products of the nurseries and green-
houses of the government. We beg to
express our regret that you should deem
it inadvisable to give the subject under
consideration your personal attention, or
at least refer the matter to a disinterested
party for consideration and report.

"It could hardly be expected that
either the Chief of Engineers, lately
Superintendent of Public Buildings and
Grounds, or the present Superintendent
of Public Buildings and Grounds would
condemn their own actions, and therefore
we are not surprised to receive a practical
cop3' of a letter written first b}- Gen.
John A. Wilson, Lieut. Sewall and Col.

Bingham, respectively, several months
ago, all of which seemed to have been
inspired from the same source, and which
in no wise answers the criticisms offered
by the florists of Washington.

"We insist that very large sums of
money are being diverted frnm their le-
gitimate purposes, viz., the decoration of
parks and public reser\-ations, and are
being used for the production of flowers
which, under no circumstances, can be
used for the adornment of public reser-
vations, but instead are distributed to a
favored class greatly to the detriment of
the said reser\'ations, which are shame-
fully neglected, considering the enor-
mous sum appropriated, this greatly to
our detriment as citizens and business
men.

"We in.sist that if the money be legiti-
mately expended the various parks and
reservations can be kept in a very much
higher state of beauty and that such be-
ing tile case all citizens of the District of
CoUinibia and of the United States visit-
ing here would share equally in the en-
joyment of such improvement and adorn-
ment. Believing that this subject de-
serves more respectful and considerate
treatment than has thus far been accord-
ed it, we again ask you to give the mat-
ter the earnest consideration it so richly
deserves.

"If it is 3-our plea.sure we .should be
glad to appoint a committee to personally
present our side of the case to you, be-
lieving that we can throw new light on
the subject and enable you to see the
matter from a different point of view. In
conjunction with our protest we respect-
fully call your attention to the following
law which stands unrepealed;"

"Provided that hereafter only such
trees, shrubs, and plants shall be propa-
gated at the greenhouses and nurseries as
are suitable for planting in the public
reservations, to which purpose only the
products of said nurseries and green-
houses shall be applied."

The letter was signed by the president
of the association.

Correction.

In the last issue of the Florist f,' Ex-
cliatuii: mention was made by the Wash-
ington correspondent of a contract for
supplving part of the plants for the Agri-
cultural department, which had been
awarded to a local grower, to be paid for
out of the appropriation for seeds, cut-
tings, plants and bulbs.

I would like to say that there is no ap-
propriation for the purchase of plants for
free distribution, but they were paid for
out of the appropriation for "Purchase
and distribution of valuable .seeds," and
that the grower was successful in hon-
est competition with six others and is one
of the men now fighting against the free
distribution of flowers and plants.

W. H. K.

SiGOURNEV, I.\. — Mr. Henr\- Schroe-
der, of this city, is chairman of the ways
and means committee of the Southeast-
ern Iowa Horticultural Society, which
recentl)' had a meeting at Ottumwa. Mr.
Schroeder is one of the best informed
men in the State in nurserv matters.

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Januaky G, 1898.

BUFFALO.

Christmas and New Year's Trade.

I am somewhat behind "the push"
with our report of that great event, the
Christmas traiie, but I liave tlie ailvan-
tage that there has been time to digest
the several reports both local and outside.
The vpriter was laid low with overexer-
tion wrapping up plants, the continual
waving of heavy sheets of paper caus-
ing a draught, hence the trouI)Ie. Like
all northern cities, we had it decidedlj-
cold. It was .seasonable, but too much
so for our health or temper, yet it was
expected and prepared for, and such was
the precaution taken that I have yet to
hear of a complaint about frozen plants
or flowers. A box of flowers is a simple
thing to deliver and little excuse for not
being delivered in good shape, but how-
different with a lih', an azalea, or a poin-
settia. Is there any other kind of mer-
chandise so hard and difficult to reach its
destination in good order? A new bon-
net, a box of candy, a turkey, or a "cel-
ebration" carried round won't be injured
in zero weather, but not so with our more
than tender products. However, it is
far Ijetter for all concerned that we should
have the cold now and fine weather
at Easter.

It is certain that the bulk of the busi-
ness done was in excess of any previous
year. If there are a few who can say, "I
did not do quite so well as last year," it
must be because they did not have the
facilities or the supply to dothe business.
A factor which helped to make the vol-
ume of business large was a revival of
large parties, many more of these than
there has been in a number of years,
■which is some evidence that a certain
class at least are "feeling better" and
more able to be luxurious and extrava-
gant, which is an excellent wav of dis-
pensing charity.

Stock.

Our prices were about the same as other
cities of our size. Very few Beauties were
handled, but the staple varieties of roses
were of excellent quality and brought $4
per dozen. Carnations were good and
people did not kick at |i. Those that did
kick went without, as a poor florist's wife
(especially a provincial one) has to go
without a sealskin sack. The price of
violets had scared off prospective buyers
and at the la.st moment plenty were to be
had. Romans and narcissus filled their
respective places and so did the graceful
stevia. Tulips were conspicuous bv their
ab.sence. All the cut Bernmda lilies and
poinsettias were eagerly picked up. They
were in demand for churches and parties
and there was not enough to go around.

Large Demand for Plants,

There was here, as I notice in the east-
ern metropolis, (there must now be a
western) a still greater increase in the
demand for plants. It is, I am sure, now
the heaviest and most important part of
the holiday trade. One firm may say no
to this assertion, but others will say ves.
It was not an isolated case for a swell ma-
tron to walk in and leave from fifteen to
twenty cards each to be accompanied

with a nice plant for as many different
friends. Our selection (of plants not
friends), that makes it particularly agree-
alile.

I am sorry to say we had no novelties
which seem so nmch desired in some
quarters. Our patrons had to be satisfied
with the same old things and there was
not near enough of them to go around.
I would rank the azalea of first import-
ance as a plant for a gift, then a high
class cyclamen, then come poinsettias,
lilies, begonias, pans of narcissus and
primroses. Ferns sold well, especially
pans or pots of Nephrolepis Bo.stoniensis
and the still more handsome N. d. furcans.

More anil still more do the people get
aware of the fact that a palm is a most
satisfactory present for your wife or
somebody else's wife, and at present it is
ninety-nine out of every hundred sold
that is K. Belnioreana or Forsteriana; the
other one can be whatever you choose.
People will get a little tired of this.
Great as is the adaptability of the kentias
for the dry air of the sitting room there
is another genus of palmsstill "tougher."
The beautiful Phoenix rupicola and leo-
nensis will distance them as a plant,
putting up with all kinds of unfavorable
conditions. There was marked evi-
dence that the great majority of the buy-
ers want a palm or draciena for 52 to
|!2..so. When you mention I5, there is a
cool feeling arises across the counter.

Christmas Greens.

There was little or no peddling of holly
and greens on our streets and not as
much sent in to commission men, so it
was well cleaned up. There was some
good holly and some wretchedly bad.
One man who sent us fift}' cases .should
be made to repose on a bed of his holly
for the next thirty days with nothing be-
tween the epidermis and his holly. The
wild smilax has been largelv used for ex-
tensive decorations. In its place it makes
wreathing of ground pine, holly or laurel
look very homely. I might add that few
or no chrysanthenuuus were seen nor
wanted. They have had their season.
The}' may do for small democratic cities,
but they won't do for the former home of
"Grove" Cleveland.

Politics Help the Florist.

In the interval between Christmas and
New Years you always seem dull, like the
reaction th.at takes place when the cur-
tain goes down at the end of an intensely
exciting act. Even if you have a large
sized decoration or two during the in-
terim, it is only the orchestra playing
and you want to go out and see a man
and return in time to see the curtain rise
for the conclusion of the play, which in
this floral drama is New Years. All
know what a quiet time is New Years
now-a-days compared to what it once
was, and this one was no exception in a
general wa)-. What helped out wonder-
fully with some of us was the initiation
and in.stallation into political oflice of
several successful candidates. A repub-
lican mayor stepped down and out and a
democratic mayor marched in and when
he had done shaking hands with those
who had helped elect him, and those who
expect a job, he had time to notice

beautiful baskets and bunches of flowers,
handsome palms, scattered here and
there but all eclipsed by a magnificent
floral horseshoe. Lesser lights than the
niaj'Or were not forgotten and at the or-
ganization of the board of aldermen
many of them had their countenances
.set off with radiance from the reflection
of pink and red roses. Never mind if the
radiaiice was mostly confined to their
nose, it is all good and proper. The
purity of the flowers may remind them
of the purity of their campaign promises
to their constituents.

We are now starting a new year. To
many of us it must cause reflection, for
we are a mile stone nearer that not far
distant end. Let us be optimistic in our
vision. We have lived and mostly lived
well, and if we really love our business,
especially the growing, we must and can-
not but improve our body and soul.

Visitors.

The writer has been unable to visit his
brother florists, and brother florists are
mostlv too busv to be making calls just
yet, but during one of the days just before
New Years a message was received that
Mr. Dailledouze was below. I slid down
.stairs and there was Paul Dailledouze and
Mr. D. T. Mellis, both of F'latbush.
They had taken a thirty-six hour vacation
to inspect Niagara with ice attachment.
Paul looked as fresh and plump as a
Flora Hill Carnation and D. Y. M. was
as well dressed and beaming as
Chauncey M. Depew. "How was the
business with you?" They both raised
their eyes to the ceiling and exclaimed
"wonderful," and pronounced it with a
.solemn heartfelt expression; so no doubt
it was, and their manner and appearance
indicated that they were at peace with all
men, including themselves.

A Story.

If }-ou have room, Mr. Mellis told me a
short story of Niagara which shows how
different some men view this wonderful
work of nature. Mr. Mellis was standing
at the foot of the American falls, gazing at
the stupendous sheet of water 170 feet in
height, when a corpulent, red-faced
man, at his side, also gazing up, reniaiked
"What a pity to see so much going to
waste." Mr. Mellis politely said "Excuse
me, sir, I presume you are an hydraidic
engineer." "No, sir," replied the man,
"I am a Philadelphia milkman."

W. S.

INDIANAPOLIS.

Scarcitv of Stock.

Another Christmas holiday has passed
and with it the usual troubles to the re-
tail florist. This time good stock was very
scarce, not one-third enough to go
around. American Beauties and violets
were flowers mostly called for but very
short was the supply. Consequently, the
first rush took them all away, what was
left of those saved to fill the principal
orders, which were more than usual for
these two items. The quality of other
roses shipped to this market was in some
instances beyond recall, weak stems, off

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277

color and malformed buds were the
principal faults with roses. However,
sonie good stock was cut around this
city. Long stemmed Beauties were of
excellent color, but supply short.

Carnations were in great demand and
^ood long stei:uned flowers were taken up
in a hurry. The supply of these flowers
was also very short. It seemed like all
crops were off. It was the weather, how-
ever, which did the migchief all around.
Carnations seem to be a general favorite
these holidays. The flowers were good
and color excellent; prices obtained were
a shade higher than formerly. It seems
customers are taking more kindly to good
carnations than to inferior roses at un-
reasonable prices.

Some chrysanthemums of the late va-
rieties commanded a fair price but only the
best flowers could be sold. Choice boxes
of flowers were ordered extensively.

Flowering Plants in Evidence.

Combination baskets of plants, bloom-
ing and foliage, some studded with cut
blooms, .sold well, also combination flat
pots of bulbous flowers, primroses, etc.
Azaleas, cyclamens and other blooming
plants, sold better than ever. The weather
for a few days was rather severe and
probably kept intending purchasers away
in the beginning of the week, but fortun-
ately the weather turned warmer Friday,
however, cold enough j-et to compel
■wrapping plants and packages very care-
fully. Blooming plants had the lead over
foliage plants so far this season.

Christmas Greens.

The Christmas green business is now
•out of the hands of the florists and nearly
exclusively in the hands of the seed
houses, who have in many instances sold
their goods cheaper at retail than to
their wholesale customers. Lycopodium
wreathing and laurel were used lavishly
through the business section of the city.
Much holly was disposed of and Christ-
mas trees were hauled away by the wagon
loads after Christmas, showing an over-
stock in that line. Altogether, from
careful inquiries made, the Christmas
season of 1S97 was satisfactory, and if
good stock had been more plentiful would
have surpassed any former holiday
season.

Meeting of Florist Club — Election.

The December meeting of the Indian-
apolis florists was held at Huntington's
seed store, December 6. It was very
well attended, it being election night and
also the annual chrysanthemum show
question was expected to come up for
discussion.

The annual election resulted as follows:
Robert McKeand, president; John Heiden-
reich, vice-president; Fred. Huckreide,
secretary and treasurer. Two new mem-
bers were enrolled.

Discussion.

The chry,santhemum show discussion
brought to surface some curious ideas, as
to how the annual show could be made a
success. The whole matter was placed
in the hands of a committee, this com-
mittee to call on the Commercial Club
and the principal merchants regarding

the assistance that they could give our
cause. After the consultation they will
report to the state meeting which will
be held in the State House some time in
Januarv.

Mr. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, and Mr.
J. S. Stuart, of Anderson, were visitors in
the citv to considt the local florists as to
the business of next \ ear's exhibition.

After the meeting, the usual refresh-
ments were served by the courtesy of
Messrs. Huntington & Page. The club
can be congratulated on its growing and
lively existence.

Various Changes.

Mr. John Thornton, formerly with
Stuart 1*1' Haugh, Anderson, Ind., is now
with the Poole Bros. ( formerly Bernie Fohl ) .
He has taken an interest in the business
and we are sure he will bring the place
to a paying condition. It shows already
great improvement.

Mrs. S. F. Defray, Pendleton, Ind.. is
a new addition to the florist business.

Mr. Fred. Ostertag, of St. Louis, for a
short time running a flower counter in
Iluder's drug store, corner Washington
and Pennsylvania .streets, moved away
from the city before we got well ac-
quainted with him. Verj' likeh- the low
prices ruling in this city did not com-
pare favorably with the good St. Louis
prices.

Kelley & Cornelli, the partnership
formed some time ago, are parted, Mr.
Ed. Cornelli continuing the business.
Mr. Cornelli reports holiday business
satisfactory. He is now near his old loca-
tion of the eighties, and very likely his
old customers will hunt him up.

W. B.

NEW YORK.

Retail Trade.

Borough of Manhattan, Greater New
York, is now our address though you can
still address us to the Knickerbocker city.
It was heralded in with considerable
ceremony and the florists are reaping a
little harvest from the tokens of affection
sent from the admiring politicians to the
mayor down to the porter at the door.
Over one hundred pieces have been sent
including horseshoes galore, Brooklyn
bridges, baskets, stars, hearts and even
the territory of Greater New York
mapped out in flowers; a Tammany tiger
"worked out" in black and yellow im-
mortelles was also one of the "pieces de
resistance." Truly it is an ill wind that
blows nobody good. The advent of
Tammany is heralded by the florists with-
out exception, as all say that "reform"
has not been a "means of grace "

The usual reaction has set in after the
Christmas and New Year's business.
New Years was quite an improvement
over last year. However, in spite of the
elements, dinners and social affairs,
"debutantes" and a few weddings are
helping out considerably and prospects
are brightening perceptibly.

The Wholesale Trade.

One of the worst days this winter ar-
rived the day before New Years and

knocked all calculations out entirely. In
spite of the weather stock was cleaned up
fairly well; prices ruled only about half as
nmch for rose stock as they were at Christ
mas. A few Yon Sions are making their
appearance in the market and realize $6
per 100, also a few red Due Yan Thuyll
tulips that sell for $5.

C. W. Ward is sending in some fine
fancy carnations these days.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

I called on several in the trade with re-
gard to the outlook for the seed business
the coming season.

William Elliott & Sons said; " It
is hard to tell about the future of the
seed trade at this time, although we think
the prospects are brighter than this time
last year. Prices will rule a trifle lower,
however, owing to competition."

J. M.Thorburn & Co.: " Business is
problematic at this date. There has been
no advance in prices so far, and there is a
full supply of most crops."

Weeber & Don: "Outlook for seed
trade is good but prices in general stock
do not improve, but will later, as stock
gets used up. Farmers got good prices
for their stock Last year, which ought to
help trade materially."

STUMPP AND Walter Co.: "This be-
ing our first year in business we cannot
make any prophecies or comparisons.
The outlook, however, seems very roseate
from present indications.''

H. H. Berger \' Co.: "We find that
the demand for California seeds has in-
creased quite 100 per cent., especially for
asters, nasturtiums, verbenas, mignon-
ette, cosmos, cannas, and sweet peas; the
latter, though, are undoubtedly getting
quite scarce, as the crop was short."

August Rolker & Sons; "It is some-
what early to predict what the outlook
for the seed trade will be, though it
seems to be fairly good, and florist seed
trade is commencing to pick up consid-
erably."

Peter Henderson & Co.: "It is en-
tirely too early to make any prediction."

Meeting of Market Florists' Association.

There were about twenty growers
present at the meeting of the New York
Market Florists' Association, Tuesday
evening, F. Lehnig, president, in the
chair. The following committee, H. C.
Steinhoff, A. Schultheis and A. D. Rose,
was appointed to call on the city au-
thorities and were empowered to hire
about thirty stands in the Clinton mar-
ket, costing I140, to be relet to mem-
bers. The following new members were
admitted; J. P. Cleary, J. L. Schiller,
C. H. Joosten. A motion was carried to
send circulars to all growers in the
vicinity, inviting them to join the asso-
ciation. Intending members should .send
their applications to the secretary, A. D.
Rose, Jersey City. Motion was made to
assess all members five dollars, payable on
or before the next meeting, Februarj- I.
Money to be refunded if the scheme fell
through. The following committee was
appointed to draw up constitution and
by-laws: J. P. Cleary, H. C. Steinhoff,
J. Birnie, W. Boenecke, C. H. Joosten,

. L. Schiller, C. Deitz.

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January G, 1898.

Club Meeting Next Monday Night.

The next meeting of the New York
Florist Club takes place Jlonrlay the loth,
when the new officers will be initiated
and the first competition for the club's gold
medal will be held. A good attendance
is hoped for and exhibitors are invited to
come out in force. The question of the
annual dinner will also be voted on. All
those unable to atten<l should notify the
secretiiry if they desire to vote in the
affirmative.

Notes.

Mayor Van Wyck, of Greater New
York, has appointed the following park
commissioners: President, Geo. C. Clau-
sen, Borough of iSIanhattan; August J.
Moebus, Borough of Uueens; Geo. L.
Brower, Borough of Oueens, who will act
in unity on all park ordinances, individu-
ally with regard to internal management.

Mr. John Palmer, Scranton, Pa., was
a recent visitor.

Mr. J. Barclav, representing William
Elliott & Sons, has returned from an ex-
tensive trip. Mr. Barclay reports a fairly
successful trip for the time of vear.

'H. A. B.

PHILADELPHIA.

Satisfaction AU Around.

The Christmas holidays of 1897 have
come and gone and all things considered
have proved fairly satisfactory to both
dealer and producer. I think the con-
signors may be included, too, as they re-
ceived better value for their mone)' than
of yore.

Nearly all the growers of cut flowers
sold out clean by nine o'clock Christmas
morning and by noon most of the stores
had filled all their onlers with little or
nothing left over. The commission
houses were not all so fortunate. The
growers who ship their flowers to town
are not so keenly alive to the danger of
offering salted or poor stock as their
brethren who have to meet the just in-
dignation of the retailers who handle and
rely on their stock. The re.sult is that
commission houses have some unsalable
stock left, even at this season.

The plant trade was excellent. A lit-
tle better than last season is the general
verdict. Some difficulty was experi-
enced in delivering this class of .stock
owing to the extreme cold; with milder
■weather more orders could have been
taken for plants. Monday. Dec. 27th,
found a fairly brisk demand for cut
ilowers, but for the next few daj-s busi-
ness was dull and the market irregular.
The continued cold weather xnidoubtedly
prevented a more serious l>reak in prices.

New Year's brought better business
without any material change in prices,
which are, roughly speaking, as follows:
Beauties, |6 to ;f9 per dozen; Brides and
Maids, $8 to Jti.s per hundred; carnations,
$2 to |4, and a few fancies I5; migno-
nette, $2 to I4, some extras $1 a dozen;
violets, double, I1.50, single, 50 cents to

Bowling and Shooting Notes.

The Florists' Club kept open house on
New Year's Dav-, a bowling tournament

was the chief attraction. Shufflelioards
has gained tremendously in popularity-
here, the recent tournament proving a
great success.

The ninth monthly shoot of the Phila-
delphia Trap Shooters' League was held
on the grounds of the Florists' Gun Club
at Wissinoming on New Year's Day.
Eleven teams of six men each, competed.
The Southward Club, with a score of 162
targets, handicap 6r, were first. The
florists' team, consisting of Messrs. An-
derson, Burton, Bell, Hallowell, Park,
and Smith, made 134, their handicap be-
ing 16. The Florists' Club led in the
total score for the nine shoots by four
targets.

Notes.

H. H. Battles is receiving orchids —
which are rather scarce here at present —
from A. Herrington, of Madison, N. J.

The business in Christmas greens was
so large as to make one wonder how long
the holly, for instance, can last. Holly
was exceptionally fine, the branches be-
ing literally covered with very large
berries.

Pennock Bros, have had a new rose in
their window this week. It was .sent by
Strauss & Co., of Washington, D. C, and
is said to resemble La France. The name
is, I think, Mdme. Chatenay.

Death of President Jonathan Jones.

TheGermantown Horticultural Society
has sustained a severe loss by the death
of their president, Jonathan Jones. Mr.
Jones was a dry goods merchant, who
took a deep interest in horticulture, de-
voting much time to his gardens, of
which he was justly proud.

A new store in the summer, struggling
along; bills accumulating; lack of moral
courage; the store closed the Jlonday
after Christmas; the owner has gone; a
sad stor}\ J. W. Y.

Additional Items.

The January meeting of the Florists'
Club of this city, will be of decided inter-
est to the carnationists as our Mr. Albert
M. Herr, of Lancaster and Philadelphia,
will be the essaj-ist on that occasion. Mr.
Herr will read and talk carnations, so it
is unnessary to say that all who are inter-
ested in the divine flower will be well re-
paid for the time spent at this meeting.
A cordial invitation is extended to all to
be present on Tuesday, January 4, 8 p. m.

The florists' supply people are well
pleased with the holiday trade. M.
Rice & Co. report business a= fine as
could be wished for. Mr. Rice says dol-
lar w-heat is the cause. F.

ST, LOUIS.

Cut Flower Market.

The past w-eek business has been very
quiet, still prices have held up. Re-
ceipts of flowers of all kinds have not
been heavy, yet there w-as enough stock
on hand to go around and the prices at
the commission house were somewhat
lower than for Christmas. New Year's
broxight a little extra demand, but this
holiday has ceased to be much of a fac-
tor in the flow-er market. The commis-

sion men report lots of kicking from
shipping trade in regards to exorbitant
prices. 'I he complaint seems to be in
line with former years.

Stock — Prices.

The rose market has been a little short
the last week, as to first-class .stock.
Perles are a little scarce just now and
bring from $4 to J5 per 100. Brides and
Bridesmaids are selling from $4 to f 10,
extra fine stock alone bring f 10. Mete-
ors are very scarce and sell at top prices,,
f8 and |i2. Beauties, extra long ones,
bring J35 to $75, others from $10 to $25.
Carnots are also ver}' scarce at f8 and
fio. Woottons and La France sell from
$2 to $6.

Carnations have been in good demand.
Good Scott, Daybreak, Jubilee, Eldorado-
and Flora Hill bring from $4 to $6 per
hundred. Bulbous stock is plentiful.
Romans bring from f2 to f4; paper
whites, same. Harrisii stand at f 12.50 and
callas at $10. No Von Sion or freesia are
seen in this market yet.

Violets have been picked very closely
last week and consequently the supply is
short and those that come in bring good
fair prices; Californiasf 1.50 and $2; single
home grown 75 cents; southern 40 cents;
doulde |r. Bouvardia is very fine and
not plentiful; the price is $2 per hundred.
Mignonette, large spikes, bring $4 and
$6. Smilax is selling poorly this and
last week.

The Question Box.

Tt has been the cu.stom at each meeting
of the Florist Club for each member to
ask a question and the president to call
upon some one in the room to answer it.
Sometimes they are not prepared to an-
swer the question at once, so President
Halstedt will hereafter send out questions
a week or so ahead and assign some mem-
ber to answer same at the next regular
meeting. The following questions have
been prepared by the president for the
meeting of Jan. 13, at 3 p. m., who re-
quests through the Review that the
name of whoever is to answer same be
found below each question, and for him
not to fail to be present and on time at
the next meeting. The first question will
be:

No. I. When will we give carnation
exhibits a certificate? Answered by Robert
F. Tesson.

No, 2. Name one pink, one white and
one red carnation as being the best up-to-
date commercial variety, three bread
winners, and state why you think them
the best. Answered by John Steidle.

No. 3. What variety of roses would
vou grow to supply the St. Louis market?
Answered by J. F. Ammann, Edwards-
ville, 111.

No. 4. Which is the most profitable to
sell, the fern fronds or the entire plant?
Answered by Andrew Meyer, Sr.

No. 5. Does it pay to advertise a flower
show and how should it be done ? An-
swered by J. J. Beneke.

No. 6. Economical carnation supports.
Answered bv Wm. Trillow, Belleville,
111.

No. 7. When and how shall we begin
preparations for our next chrysanthemuni

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show? Answered b\' William C. Young.
No. 8. Shall we have another chrysan-
themum show? Answered b}- Frank J.
I'ilhuore. '

Notes.

Gustave E. Meissntr, a partner of Isa-
dore Bush, of St, Louis, and manager of
the Bush Vineryards at Bushljerg, Mo.
died at that place Sunday, Jamiary 2. Mr.
Meissner was in his fifty-fourth year and
leaves a widow and ten children. He w'as
well known among the nurserymen and
florists in Missouri.,

Chas. Young, the genial correspondent
of the Flarints' Exchaiif/i\ just returned
from a week's hunting trip. Charlie is
one of the best shots among the florists,
and his five brothers and two sisters will
have game enough to eat for at least a
week.

Ed. Buechel, of the Rie,s,seu I'"loral Co.,
did himself proud in decorating the Union
Club House for their yearly Christmas
party. Ed. also reports that their busi-
ness at Christmas and New Years was
ahead of last year. Mr. B. is thinking of
taking a party to Klondike this spring.

Of Interest to Bowlers.

Monday night a meeting was held at
the bowling club alleys and it was de-
cided to roll Cocked Hat during the Janu-
ary series. .\s January has five Mondays
the last four will be devoted to the new
game just for a little change. In the
three games rolled C. Kuehn was our
high man with 5S7, high score 22S; J.
\V. Kunz second with 530, high score 21.S;
C. C. Sanders third with 52S, high score
200. .\11 members are requeste<l to at-
tend ne.Yt Monday and try their hand at
the new game of three pins.

J-J-B.

CHICAGO.

Among the Retailers.

New Year's trade averaged about the
same as last year. There was possibly a
slight increase but nothing worthy of
special note. All seemed satisfied and
encouraged over the outlook. Quite a
number of good decorations have been
booked for tlie next few weeks.

P. J. Hauswirth had the decoration for
the Seipp-Madlener wedding last Tues-
day, which was quite a large one. Each
room of tlie large residence was freelv
decorated with Bridesmaid roses, aspara-
gus and plants. The wedding supper
was ser\-ed on tables, of which there was a
large number, each freely decorated with
Bridesmaid roses and asparagus.

Joseph Curran has taken a position
with Friedman. He still keeps the
west side store, Mrs. Curran caring for
same.

Among the Wholesalers.

All report a very satisfactory New Year' s
business. Kennicott Bros. Co. report
trade much better than last vear, and no
surplus of stock between the two holi-
days, as has so frequently happened in
past years. E. H. Hunt found trade sat-
isfactory, and feels that a prosperous
season has been favorably opened. Bas-
sett & Washburn did an extra good trade

and it is holding up well. A. L. Randall
reports trade fully as good as last year,
and that prices hold up well on high
grade stock, though there was a little
slump at the last moment on the lower
grades, especially in Brides and other
white flowers. Vaughan, McKellar &
Winterson did an excellent business, and
it held up well during the week, E. C.
.\mling could have sold more had he had
the stock. Rogers Park Floral Co, did
rather better than last year, and this was
also the experience of Reinberg Bros,
W, E. Lynch, Winter it Glover, and A.
G. Prince & Co. all report satisfactory
trade.

Various Notes.

Mr. Ed. Heim, of Blue Island, had a
New Year's caller who will make a long
stay. It is a bouncing boy, and all are
doing nicely.

In response to a request for white vio-
lets a grower replied that he could not
supply the genuine article but could sup-
ply some bleached Lady Campliell, that
would answer the purpose. Can the lady
be turned into a "bleached blonde''?

The program for ladies' night at the
Florist Clul) next Thursday eveninggrows
apace. It will include some musical
numbers, both instrumental and vocal, of a
high order. A special feature will be a
trio for two violins and piano, rendering
Handel's Lar^o. The program will al,so
include a violin solo (Raff's Cavatina) by
Miss Mary Belle Smith, the violiniste; a
piano solo (The Awakening of the Lion,
by Kontski) by Miss .-Amanda Blumen-
thal; tenor solo, by Geo. Mason; violin
solo (Trauin der Sennerin, Labitsky), by
Miss Alda Grant; piano solo (The' Last
Greeting, Keck), by Miss Maud Grant;
selections by the club quartette, (includ-
ing McKellar. Kissel and Winterson) and
other numbers.

BOSTON.

A New Wholesale Store.

A new wholesale flower market has
been opened here by F. R. Pierson Co.,
(of Tarrytown and Scarborough, N. Y.),
at 18 Chapman Place, under the manage-
ment of Victor H. Pilat, for the sale of
their fine roses, among which their
Beauties and Meteors cannot be excelled.
Their manager reports a very ready sale
for all grades. They are now ready for
extensive business having had telephone
connection put in this week, and say they
have come to stay.

Club Meeting.

The first monthly meeting for iSgS was
held on Tuesday evening. The principal
business of the meeting was installing
the officers for the ensuing year. Mr.
George M. Anderson, of Milton, who
succeeds Thos. J. Grej', is a well known
and successful grower, a man of great
tact and energ}-, and he took the chair
under a tremendous and continuous ap-
plause.

After the several otScial positions had
been taken, Mr, John Farquhar, of the
firm of Farquhar Bros., seed merchants,
proceeded to deliver a very able address
on Jamaica and its fruit supply, with a

description of the island, with stereopti-
con views, which was very interesting
and instructive.

Trade Conditions.

The flower trade of Boston showed a
marked falling off from the previous
week. The growers tried to keep up their
prices all they could, but had to .succumb
to the inevitable. However, after the
middle of the week, and as the new-
year approached, the demand was con-
siderably better and prices improved.
The retailers are now preparing for a
good and regular course of business with-
out any marked fluctuations until Easter
time.

Welch Bros, are receiving from Carl
Jurgens, of Newport, some remarkably
fine Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids,
together with exceedingly well grown
valley,

A Pure White Cypripedium.

A new and very rare cypripede was
exhibited at Horticultural Hall, Janu-
ary 1st, by W. W. Lunt, of Hinghani,
Mass. It was Cypripedium hellatulum
album, and he was justly honored by the
society's silver medal. There are only a
few plants, I understand, in cultivation in
this countr}', and it being only a shy
grower, demands great care and attention
to bring it to perfection. The following
are a few notes by the owner of this white
gem and who has spent some little time
in tracing it,

"An albino of the beautiful Cvpripe-
dium bellatulum is undoubtedlj' a sur-
prise, but a form has flowered in the col-
lection of Sir Frederick Wigan, East
Sheen, and was awarded a first class cer-
tificate, June II, 1895, at the exhibition of
the Horticultural Society, at London, En-
gland, It is the only pure white cypripe-
dium in the genus, for C, niveum has a
few purple spots, while C. bellatulum has
but a small pale yellow stain on thestam-
inode; scape, bracts and ovary are entirely
green. It was discovered by R. Moore,
also bj' C, Charlesworth, and distributed
by Charlesworth & Co,, of Bradford,
England. Measurement of flower: 2fs
inches across, pouch ijs inches long,
dorsal sepal i 's inches across and i 5^
inches high, petals i ' , inches broad and
2 inches long." C. H. J.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Stock and Prices.

Christinas trade was fully up to that of
last year, the weather being all that
could be desired, and were it not for an
article in one of our leading papeis
giving the Christmas prices of flowers,
especially American Beauties, at $2 apiece
and advising young men to give their
friends a J'lirm instead of American
Beauties and their sweethearts a sealskin
sacque, we would have done more busi-
ness, as there is no doubt the high prices
given, which did not exist, did us lots of
damage. However, all report a good
fair trade. Some sold American Beauties
at 510 per dozen and others got $1$ and
|i8; Brides, Maids and Gontiers at I3;
carnations ^i per dozen; Romans f i; nar-
cissus $i\ violets, bunch of twenty-five^
|i; valley I1.50.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Janoaky 6, 1898.

Stock was very high but of excellent
quality, and there was no trouble in
getting $2, for good roses, but great
trouble with violets at |i per bunch.
Narcissus and Romans went slowly. A
{ew orchids in pots were sold. Palms,
ferns and araucarias sold very well. All
of the plants in bloom went very readily
at good prices, but from the dull weather
were none to plentiful. Azaleas,
cyclamens, primroses and a few orchids
have been seen and sold at a good price
and bring more profit than Beauties. If
your correspondent is alive and here next
year, will have lots of Cattleya Trianae,
in bloom, and if possible eucharis.
Every y^ar plants in bloom sell better.
Holly and green were soon sold out, and
over town mistletoe was scarce and so
poor as not worth picking up.

New Year's trade was fair. Plenty of
good stock to be seen all over town, but
the cry — prices were too high, was heard
over the counter. But for some good
wedding and funeral work, business
would have been short.

Gas Damages Stock,

' R. S. Brown & Son report the loss of
two rose houses from gas. Also consid-
erable damage to other stock, such as
begonias, etc. It was really distressing
to see their propagating house; many
thousands of cuttings destroyed. The
Gas company has re])aired their leaks,
but poor Mr. Brown's stock will take
many months to look as before. And
were it not for the splendid new range of
hou.ses put up last year, they would be in
shape to shut up shop on cut flowers.
But their new houses are looking very
fine, especially their roses, so that if the
gas does not again invade their other
houses, all will be well yet for a good
spring trade. Their roses destroj-ed by
the gas reminded the writer of the Ding-
le}' plant on the front page of the la.st
Harper's weekly. The)' report having a
good many small decorations.

There have been but very few large
parties given by private people, except-
ing those given at the Coates House,
that of the Commercial club banquet be-
ing the finest ever held in Kan.sas City.
J. L. Coates, president and manager,
gave the Coates House conservatory peo-
ple a banquet and the result was O. K.
But the bill for it was not small, but J.
L. Coates says good things are worth
money and paid it freely. Would to the
Lord all were like him, wanting the best
and willing to pay a just jjrice for it.

Fire at John Schneider's.

The greenhouses of John Schneider
were burned Christmas eve, destroying a
new plant that had cost from |;8,ooo to
Jio,ooo. Mr. Schneider reports that he
will rebuild at once. Nothing ruffles nor
scares John. S.

CORRECTION.

In the article "Dendrobiums for Mar-
ket," in issue of December 30, there is a
slight error in punctuation. The fourth
paragraph should read: "For early fall
trade grow Dendrobium Formosum var.
giganteum and Dendrobium Phahenopsis

var. Schroderiannm. Formosum is per-
haps unequaled in the genus," etc.

J. Robertson.

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Advertising rates: Per IdcIi. «I.(W; H page. $13.0(1:
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SITUATION WANTED— By single man, six years
experience in a conftnercial greenhouse; best of
reference. Age "Jl. Address Kobcrt Belmont. 27 City
Street, Utica, N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED— A successful rose grower
desires situation as principal grower on large
place or as foreman on medium sized one; references
given. Address Nixon H. Gano. care Florists' Kev

OITUATION WANTED— German, first class grower
O of ruses, carnations, mums and violets, wishes to
cliange his present situation. Address German, care
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By good all around florist;
have grown mushrooms for market for last li years;
unexceptionable references. Address H. R. Fisher, (J05
Clinton St., Milwaukee. Wis.

WANTED— Partner, in Chicago, with $l.O(K) cash,
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SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or propagator.
Good wages or share of proflt. Address,

PLANTSMAN, lare Floritts' Review.

W'^ANTED— A sober and industrious young num.
*T familiar with the care of orcliids and who can
also act as coachman. German preferred. Wages to
the right party $25.tHJ a mouth, board and room; room
heated by hot water. Address North-West, care
Florists' Review.
M

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Address Florist, care Florists' Review.

iJITUATlON WANTED— By a fliulst. as working
i^ manager, to execute a new prorttal)lc enterprise.
Expenses small, prompt returns, sterling worth.
Communications conlidential. At once; cast, near
New York. C. A. Ober. Gardener, Parslppany. N. J.

SITUATION WANTED-Bya first-class all round
to man. References. No one-horse place need ap-
ply. Florist, 310 Foote Ave.. .lamestown. N. Y.

■\\^ ANTED— Good man lo care for italius, ferns, or-
yy chids. etc. Must be flrst-class. Address Q. R..
care Florists' IJevlew

SITUATION WANTED— As gardener or general
manager, to take charge of gentleman's estate;
understands his business thonmghly; 30 years' expe-
rience; good references; only those wanting a flrst-
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understands his business thonmghly; 30 years' expe-

nces: — '" *' ""■' " "-"*

class man need apply.
Florists' Review.

WANTED— Young man to take entire charge of
four rose houses 75 feet long, modern; board
on place; state wages. W. L. Hucke, Belleville, III.

"IJIT" ANTED— An experienced young man In Fern
Vt Department, one who is fully eoiiveisaiit with
this branch of the business from the growing and
saving of the spores to sowing and growing plants
into marketable shape. Apply with references, stat-
ing full particulars as to experience, etc., to

HENRY A- DREER. Inc.. Box HiiH. Philadelphia,

W^ANTED— A first-class orchid, palm, fern and
» T stove plant grower. Must be sober. Industrious,
honest and reliable. Address.

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QITUATION WANTED-A gentleman thonuighly

^ understaiiduig every dr|iarlnienl of ihe luisliiess,
seeds, bull-s. plants and nuiMTy stoek. would like to
represent some good, reliable lirm tliioughuut New
England, either on salary or commission basis. A
first-class salesman. Apply Z. Z., care Florists' Re-
view^

QITUATION WANTED— By couipetein man. in
O florist's store. Com|ietent to take eharge. .\d-
dress Robert A. Betz. 10 Van Bureu Street, Chicago.

WANTED-
ANTED—

;::r=FLORIST'S ASSISTANT..^
lir*"FLORIST'S ASSISTANT^^
Married man ( no children ). to work under foreman ;
oue who has had some years' experience in greenhouse
work and fruit growing, and one who is willing to
work on farm if required. Steady woik. cottage,
wood, vegetables and milk furnished. Country place.
State wages wanted; references required.

.1. .1. VanLEUVEN,
Bri'.'htMM. l.ivingstone Co . Mieh.

I

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac-
tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use.
There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that
grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it.' If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell.
We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front.
We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it,
and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop-
ardize. We send out the best only.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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January 6, IHOH.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

281

NEW YORK MARKET,

Week Endin? January 1, 1898,

Am. Beauty, fancy, extra long stei

Am. Heaiily, extra, each

" ■■ No. I cacli

Culls and ordinary . .

per 100..

Brides. 1st

" 2nd " ..

Bridesmaids Ist '•

2nd •' ..

Meteors, Ni

2nd '■

Testoats, 1st

2nd •' .

Morgans, 1st *'

2nd "

Cusins, 1st *'

2nd ' ••

Paries "

•Carnations

fancy '■

Valley

Hyacintlls "

Harrisii '•

Vicilels

Paper white narcissus

Poinsettias

Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Smilax *'

Asparagus

5 00 to 10 00
6.00 to 12.00
4.00 to li 00
6.00 to 1200
4.00 to 6.00
8.00 to l.T OO
4.00 to 8.00

lo.ai to IS. 00

4.00 to 8.00
S.OO to 12.(H)
4.00 10 600
.^.00 to 8.(K)
3.00 to ."i.OO
3.(KI to .8.00
2.110 to 4.00
4.00 to 0.00
2 00 to 4.00
L.W to 2.50

10.00 to 12,00
1.2S to 2-00
2.00 to 3 00

20.00 to 2.1.00

.W.OO

8.00 to lO.(K)

O.OOto lO.ou

50.00

aNClNNATI.

Weather Conditions.

The new year started in cold and clear
\yith six inches of snow and the ther-
mometer hovering around io° above
zero, therefore making double work in
■wrapping plants and cut flowers for
■delivery. Owing to the cold weather
very few plants were sold, but everything
in the line of cut flowers sold well.
Roses went at from $2 to J3 per dozen,
with the exception of some choice
Meteors and Kaiserin which brought §■$;
Beauties from $6tof;i2per dozen; nar-
cis.sus and Romans 75 cents per dozen;
A-alley |i; violets 50 cents; carnations 75
cents to J I,

Notes.

Several large funeral orders came in at
the beginning of this week, which will
exhaust the surplus stock of white carna-
tions and hyacinths.

I notice that poinsettias, at one time
very popular, but of late years somewhat
<liscarded, are growing more in favor
again for table decorations. Sunderbruch's
Sons used 1,200 during the holidays and
they intend to grow two houses next
year.

Mr. I'red. Walz, of Cumminsville, who
has been confined to his room the past
two weeks, is about able to be around
again.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Cincinnati Florist Society will be held
Jan. 8. Election of officers will take place
and a full attendance is expected.

Negrum.

RIVERTON, N. J.

Mr. Walter Mott celebrated his tenth
anniversary of joining the "Benedicts"
on the 29th of December, and many of
his friends were present. Mr. J. Austin
Shaw sent an original poem congratulat-
ing him and Mrs. Mott, which brought
tears of joy and sadness to the eyes of the
visitors. Being a tin wedding he sent it
in a watering can, because it could
"spout" for itself, he said. Walter re-

nnoGh

A line stork lit Roses. Valley,

Carnations. Smilax, etc., coming
in, of wliicli w<- can till oixiers on
tlje shot test notice.

EXTKA FINE STOCK OF

BEAUTIES. Open until 8 p. m.

WHOLESALE FLORIST
1612-14-16 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHrA, PA.

Between Che.stnut und Market Streets.

Local and Lontf Distance "Phone 5210.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

VNe are praclicdl Orchid Grovers and f vpert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

macDONALD «c MclYIANUS, "^.^o^^m":^

— 50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South 16th Street,

(Ubolcsale
florist

PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ OlSTANCe 'PHONE 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Coo5ignment5 of only the best Stock
solicited.

ceived many appropriate presents
other baser and higher metals also.

of

SUMMIT, N. J.

Lager & Hurrell, of Summit N. J.,
have purchased the famous collection of
orchids from J. K. Brown, Belport, L. I.
They have also received a very fine im-
portation of Cattleya labiata in excellent
condition.

Mr. J. N. May, receiver for Pitcher &
Manda, has declared another 30 per cent,
dividend and creditors are receiving
checks for same.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commtssion Florists,

48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Between Broadway and Sixtli Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

_Green and
"Bronze.

GALAX LEAVES AND
LELCOTHOE SPRAYS-

Of iill wholesale florists— or write the intro-
ducer for free samples and information.

HARUN P. kELSEY,

irSOTremont Building, BOSTON, MASS.

"VERBENAS-

The finest collection in America, 35 varieties,
every one a gem— mammoth size, striking col-
ors, green as grass and as clean as a whistle.
Rooied cuttings, 60 cts. per hundred: ifo.OO per
thousand. Strong plants, full of cuttings, $1.50
per hundred. Strictly cash with order.

SOUTH SIDE ElORAL CO., • Springfield, III.

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Januauv G. 1898.

TELEGRAPH CODE.

In telegraphing orders to an}' of the
wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the
following code:

Assume — Di' not answer if cannot fill order.

Abrogate— In case you caunut All order, telegraph
at oure.

Anticipate— Answer at unce, stating wbethtr you
can nr cannot fill order.

Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do
Sit, anil ri'ply. stating what,

Ailiiiiral— Order must be Bent on train mentioned
onlv.

Anthiilanoe — Want all of order filled or none, and
prniiiiit answer back.

Adjarent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next
one will do.

Atfable— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex-
press messenger on train.

Decorate — If cannot send all on train mentioned,
send all you cai , and send balance on next train.

Admission— This order Is a substitute fur my
reguhir order.

Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified,
you may substitute according to your bejt judg-
ment.

An< cstor— This order Is an addition to my regular
ordrr.

Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted
fur white.

Affection— Fill if possible, even at extra expense.

Fabricate— P'lowers ordered are to be re-shlpped
to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially
close.

Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord
lagly.

Devotion— For cheap worlv, and can use second-
class flowers, if at reduced price.

Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota-
tion, do not send goods, but telegraph.

Forgery— This order countermands all prevluue
orders,

Formation-Add these Hems to the order which
ymi already Inivr. but in <ase first order Is already
shipped, cancrl tlii--* addition.

Flamingo — We arc in a bad pinch; send us some-
thing to hel|i us out. even it uf poor guallty.

Flocking— Have seut mull order; If not yet re-
ceived, send fullowlug at once, and cancel mail or-
der when received.

Foraging— This order includes all items previously
ordered and wanted for thl.s date.

Superior— Can use something especially flue, and
am willing to pay accordingly.

Skip — If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac-
cept risk of getting "pickled" stock.

Corporal— If cannot send on night train, niurnlng
train will du.

THE CODE BELOW WILL BE VSED

IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN

NECESSARY.

Elope— Cannot fill yuur order to-day. Stock is
sciiree. Have tried to buy at other houses for you.

Lecture — Our store was closed yesterday when
yuur telegram came. Received it this morning.
Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter-
manded at once.

Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will
send on next train possible to-day.

Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance
scarce. Cannot get it at any price to-day.

Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day, if you want or-
der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at
once.

Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to be had.
Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock.

Fundament— Stock named In this telegram has
been st-nt, and balance, unless countermanded by
telegram, will be sent on

KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED.

Keep the dealer from whom you order
flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock
for which you have the largest sale.
Write him as fully as possible when vou
have time to devote to the matter. Keep
him fully advised as to the needs of your
trade. He will then know nmch better
how to fill your telegraphic orders. He
will know whether to send you the best
in the market at the top price or to send
you a fair grade at a more moderate
price. The dealer is anxious to please
you but often his information is meagre.
Make this information as full as possible
by mail and your telegraphic orders will
be filled more to your satisfaction.

COTTBROS.CQ

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE.
Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL.

Full Line of Wire Work.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

GRADL

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

mmfiim

Cut Flowers

Properlv packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

500,000
FEET
OF
GLASS.

im )m.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

\Vv .-an nil nil "nk-i-^ on ^hort notir^- with all leading: variefies
ut l^.^es and (';uniitions. Wf aiv hcadquai t.M;; lor tine AMEKI
CAN BEAUTIES. GiVf us a liiai ami . mtiv in.. ■ vuiii sell-

Write for Prices on....

....Rose and Carnation Rooted Cuttings.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., For the Garden and Greenhouse. See advrrtisrmtnt lliis p;i:Hr D.-c 2. ]>;it'i

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

C. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supp)ifS always on

hand. Wiiti' for catalogue and i)rii'es.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE BOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ALBERT J. BAttR, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYGUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

13 2 2 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consig'nmeuts Solicited.

Special .attention paid to Shipping Orders.

E. C. AMLING,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

Consignments soUe.itod.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

jANCAin (i. isys.

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283

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Lily of the Valley

From the finest cold storage pips. They are an extra choice lot of

flowers, large bells witli plenty of deep green foliage.

Note the price $3.00 per hundred

Harrisii Lilies

Well grown, very large flowers, good long stalks. They are the
best in the market. Price $10.00 per hundred; $1.50 per dozen

Asparagus Plumosus

Good strong strings. Price 50c per string

Smilax.

Heavy long strings. Price . . $10.00 per hundred; $1.50 per dozen

Bassett & Washburn,

Greenhouses and Residence:
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Januakv 6, 1898.

TORONTO.

The holiday season beinjj over, florists
are now busy comparing notes, and the
experience of those I have spoken with
appears to have been eminently satisfac-
torv, all the grumbling that has been
done has been directed at the weather.
It certainly has not been very propitious;
before Christmas it was so dull that the
flowers could not open quickly enough
and at Christmas, and New Years too, it
was so cold that it kept many people at
home and maile the shipping of plants a
difficult and risky business. However in
spite of drawbacks a fine trade was done,
as I said before.

Victorian Era Ball Calls for a Large Num-
ber of Flowers.

The Victorian Era fancy dress ball
given to the citizens bj' Lord and I.ady
Aberdeen on the 28th ult. held in the
Armories was a great event and will be
long remembered by these who attended.
A large quantity of flowers and ever-
greens were used both in the decoration
of the hall and supper tables and by the
guests. A lot of money was spent one
way and another on this the finishing
touch to the Jubilee year in Canada.

As a result of my question concerning
poinsettias in your last issue at least one
florist is going to grow them for next
Christmas. Mr. George Mills, of C)ssing-
ton avenue, thinks there is money in
them, too.

Club MeetingSc

The annual meeting of the Horticul-
tural Societj' will be held on the second
Wednesday' in January (12th), according
to the act of Parliament. Everyone
should maUe an effort to have a rousing
meeting.

The Electoral District Agricultural So-
ciety, which used to hold summer llower
shows but now gives its money in prizes
at other horticultural shows, holds its
meeting on the third Wednesday in Jan-
uary (19th). It is reported that some
important changes are to l>e proposed bj'
the directors, and it would be well for as
many of the boys to attend as possible,
to see that what is to be spent should be
spent to good advantage. E.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

Correspondence
Solicited-.*

SUMMIT,

- N. J.

ii.-'-.ii

$4. 'JO jjer l.UOll..

Its per 100;

50.000 SMILAX .

r^FRAMIIMS mixed. Iloin 2-in.pots, $2.25 per 100;
ui_l»«muiii.J (2operl.Oi.o Send for samples...
Cash with the order.

FRED. BOERNER, Cape Mav CiTy, N. J.

BRIGHTON, MASS.

\^

Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country

Don't

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CHICAGO.

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Write for special quolations
:)n lar^e orders.

Wholesale Florist.

J

W. E. LYNCH, n

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The riffht kind of .s;tnpk. packed in ilic right way.
doliviMcd at the right time, and at the riRht pricft

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ROSES, CARNAFIONS, A\D ALL KINDS
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^Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs/

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOB CATALOGUE.

FOR SALE

nOOO teet of shiss at Jamestown,
N. D. Prie-f*l,.=illti— I;, cash, bal-
ance may be paid iiicuttlowers.

W. W. S6EKINS... FLORIST
921 E. THIRD STREET. - - DULUTH, MINN.

Seeds

stork larne flowei'int; dwarf, pure

wliite. rrd. canary -yelNjw.daybrt-ak,

. hrillijint. dark blue, etc.. aster,

verbena, eiismop. in-tnnias, dnuiiie and single. Xrade

I>kt. 2r>f. Iniportatitnis of Ki'i.-a. etc.

Henri Beaulieu, Woodhaven, N. Y.

jANlAin (i, 1S!)S.

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SPECIAL NOTICE.

JUST RECEIVED— Our stock of Pearl Tuberose Bulbs.

Fine, larg-e bulbs, per lOO, SI 10; per 1.000, $8.00.

76 78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

HUNTS WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Tiikint; effect Mouihiy. .lull in l^'.''^
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We are Headquarters for CIT^FLOWERS.

CARNATION'S.

Ordinary selcct-d st.uk per 100. $2.00—

Piiney.

3.00—

BOSES.

i.OO

Beauties, Ions per dnz., (iOO —

Beauties, medium " " 3 00 —

Beauties, short " " l.SO— :

Brides per IOO, 4.00— 6.00

Kais.rin " 4.00— fi.OO

Maids •• 4.(X)— O.UO

Meteor " 400—800

Perles " 4.00—6.00

6BEENS.

Asparaf^us per strintr, $ .60 —

Perns, Adiantum per IOO, 1.00—

C.mimon Fancy. 1.000, m..W, per 100, 25—

Smilax perdoz., 1.25: per 100. 10.00—

Ivy Leaves per IOO, .60—

Giila.x per I0(X1. $1..tO ■' .15—

Wild .Smilax. Parlor Brand case, 3.75—

Wild .Smilax, Medium "' 5.,50—

Wild Smilax, Lar^e " 8.00—

Extra line lot of Wild Smilax now on hand.
MlSCEI.I.AirEOUS.

Marguerites per 100, .75 —

MiKnonelle per doz., .75 —

Callus per doz., 1.50 —

Harrisii " 1.. 50- 2.00

Remans per IOO, 3.0O—

Paper white Narcissus " 3.00—

Slevia " 1.25-

Valley " 4.00—

Violets " 1.25—1.50

All other seasonable stock at market rates.

Regular orders solicited.

Above prices are for good stock. Extra Se-
lected and inferior quality will be charged ac-
cording to its value.
Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade.

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yf rooted in sand, then transplanted into IIT

Ve'ood soil, are strong and healthy, every w
^^ cutting a good one: " 9

W'm. Scott and Lizzie McGowan, ^lAM per
100. -tlO-OO per l.OtH).

Daybreak. $2.00 per KH). $15.00 per 1.000.

Coleu.s. Golden Redder. Crimson Redder and
20 other good Bedders now ready from
strong top cuttings, ■2'4-inch pots, will
make vou lot'^ of cuttings *l.r'nper luo
■f 10.00 per I.OOd.

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Named Geraniums, up-to-date varieties,
2'4-inch pots. -K per lOt). 120 per 1.000.

Salvias. Petunias. Feverfew, Little
Gem and Begomas, all named, 2",i-incli
pots, at t2 per l(»i, *20 per 1000.

MORRIS, ILL.

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GERANIIM

NotHino ..MJSSRS.,
Like II !

2 inch pois. ^]J0 per doz.
Cash wiih order.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

Waynesboro, Pa.

Florists and affiliated brethren are
cordially in\-ited to call at our New York
office when visiting the city.

CALVAT'S

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Chrysanthemum Novelties

THE most beautiful and extraordinary lot of new Chrys-
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throughout Europe the past autumn. We can supply you
the 25 varieties for SIO.OO- ready in February— tend in
your order.

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Bouquet Green
Sphagnum Moss

Pp^* !fl.20 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Packed in crates. J3..50
per 100 lbs.

First qualitv.8.icper
bale, 10 bales 16.00.

Z. K.

SPARTA,

JEWETT & CO.,

WISCONSIN

Clematis

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE

New Geranium Mme. Bruant

I am able to now fuinish this wonderful ilistlnct
Tarietv by the hiindreil arid thousand. No Florist
can be wiihoul this vjuiety, being: certainly the fin-
est plant novelty of the year. A large w*-]I rooted
stock ready now. Shirped to any i>ait of the Union
hv mail or expre-s. prepiid, 75c per doz.; $3.00 pel- 100;
$2.3 00 per 1000. Cash with order. Order at once, no
better stock can be had. Address

FRED. SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland, 0.

Coccinea, J40— $45 per 1000
Cri-pa, $30—^0 per lUOO

Yellow Zephyranlhes, (new).

Milla, Amaryllis. Pancratium, etc. Cactus and

Cactus Seed.

Write for Price List.

WILLIAM TELL, Austin, Texas.

GERANIUMS.

Rooted ciittiiig>Mi J. .1. H;iiiis--ii. >. \_ Nutt. Beauty
Puitcviiie. Leonard Kelway mul :JnuttnT varieties, our
selection, §1.25 per IW. Sio.iKi jut hhM). Cirant and
Tennyson, $9.00 per UHjO. Mmc. JSalkrui. $1 .IH) per 100,
$y.(HI i>er lOOO. Ageratum. blue and white, liOc per
100 by mail. Feverfew, Little Gem, $l.O0per 100.
Fuchsias, Gloria De Marches and 20 others. $1.5^
per IW). Grant Sweet Alyssum, ;oc per 100 by
mail. Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delaiison, N. Y.

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writintc advertisers.

286

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Jant-akv G, 1898.

NEWS NOTES.

Buffalo, N. Y.- New bills will be
asked for the building of the new con-
servatory at South Park.

Lake Geneva, Wis. — Longland &:
Holmes now have 10,000 feet of glass,
and do a wholesale and retail trade.

St. John, N. B.— The St. John Flor-
ists' Club is prospeiing. Mr. \V. Mc-
intosh, ii."S Orange street, is secretarj-.

Kansas City, Mo.— Mr. W. L. Rock,
formerly with J. M. Gasser, Cleveland,
O., is now in business for himself in this
city at 1024 Main street.

Springfield, III. — The annual meet-
ing of the Illinois State Horticultural
Society was held here Dec. 28 to 30.
The pro.gram was unusually valuable and
interesting.

Yankton, S. D.— The South Dakota
Horticultural Society was to have held its
annual meeting here Dec. 15, but has
postponed the meeting till January. E.
D. Coles of Vermillion is secretary.

Muncie, Ind. — Christmas trade was
the best of the past four years. Cut
flowers sold out early. Palms .sold well.
More holly and green was sold. Mer-
chants did more decorating than hereto-
fore.

Washington, Iowa.— Mr. E. C. Keck
is building a new greenhouse, to contain
3,000 feet of glass, and which is located
near the center of the town. He will
abandon his present location, a rented
one, half a mile from town, in the spring.

Cleveland, O. — Mr. John Smith, at
corner of Wade avenue and Crawford
Road, has admitted his son to partner-
ship and the business will be continued
under the title. Smith iV Son. The young
man has been active in the business with
his father for the past five years.

Mittineague, Mass.— Mr. H. Wilson
Smith has removed from Springfield,
Mass., to this place and has located at 7
Ashle}- street. He has built a new house
this year and now has a total of 4,000
feet of glass. Pansies are to be a speci-
alty with him, though he will also grow
carnations, and his place will be known
as Pansy Dell.

Kansas City, Mo.— The Western As-
sociation of Wholesale Nursery-men held
their .semi-annual meeting here December
21 and elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows: President, A. L. Brooke,
Topeka, Kan.; vice-president, R. H.
Blair, Kansas City, Mo.; secretary and
treasurer, U. B. Pearsall, Fort Scott,
Kan.; executive committee, A. Willis,
Ottawa, Kan., chairman; Peter Youngers,
Jr., Geneva, Neb.; E. S. Welch, Shenan-
doah, la.; J. L. Bagbv, New Haven, Mo.;
W. F. Heikes, Huntsville, Ala. The
next meeting will be held June 21, 1898,
at the Omaha exposition.

1 DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER

—Of-

PLANTS FOR FORCING

lilliACS— AVe offer a tine lot of .strong pol-
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with buds: beauiiful shaped plants of
Charles X and Marie Lagraye, $6 00 per
t.lo7,. : ^.iii.Oii per hundred

METROSIDEBOS FI.OBIBUNDA-
(lioitlr Bruslii. l-'iue shiipLHl plants with
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STAND ABD SHAPED on stems 30 inches

lii^'-h witii J-J inch (.'rowns. 4^1.50 each.
BUSH SHAPED— nice round crowns 12 in.
m diauit'ter, ^1.00 each.

ACACIA AKMATA— A fine lot of plants
in 7 iiR-h put>. OJ inches high. $\.hO each.

BOBOXriA ELATIOB — Good shaped
plants in 0-inch puts, about 20 inches high.
75 ut-nts each.

For a full line of Seasonable Etock to-
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tlie Season see our New (Juartt-rly Trade
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25 N. Fourth Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SIPPLIESI

FORCING!

Spircea Astilboides Floribunda. . .$n.i}0 per 100
Spiraea Multiflora Compacta ... O.OU per lUO

Orders unw-r-'d now for Sprint: delivery for

H. F. Boses, Clematis, Mag'nolias,
Tree Boses, Hardy Azaleas, vie.

Branch of the Horticultural Co..
Boskuop. Holland.

L C. BOBBIN K, Rutherford, N. J.

GOOD STOCK.

Pteris Treimda. R-in.. strong, $1.'. per 100. Assorted
Ferns, 5 and ti-iii., line,?] M j) r doz. I'andanus Utii is,
:i-iri., *f> per 100, Adiuntuin Cuneatuni. 3-in.. 86
per 100. Grevillea R..bu>ta. Hn.. $0 per 100. Gera-
niums. Mme Bruant.2!*;-in.,8i per 100. S. A, Nutt. 2}^-
in.. 82.50 per 100. LaFavorite, 2K-in- 8^50 per 100. S. A.
Nutt, rooted cuttings. $ls per l.UOO. Mnie.SaJleroi. 2-in..
$2 per 100. Geraniums, ^landanl varieties, 2>^-inch
pots. 820 per 1.000. Kose Geraniums. 2M-in., 8.3 per 100.

,,!._ L_ _ standard Vitrietiea. bench or pot

Cai nations, rooted

Chrj-santheniun...,

stock plants, 91 pt-r dozen.

tintrs; Lizzie MfGowan,$12 per 1.0,0; Day break. $13 per
1 000; Rose Queen. »10 per 1,000; Mapledale. S5 per 100.
Klora HiM,§.T per Km. Terms cash. Sto.k in No. 1 con-
tl i 1 1 Li n .

CARL HAGENBIRGER, Mentor, Ohio.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
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you to give it that trial — the appa-
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100.000 PALMS.

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put

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Areca Lutescens — a

1IM2 3-4

$U.12

$1-10

$IO.UO

Areca Lutescens 4

14-16 4-.i

.m

2.-5

25.00

Areca Rubra 3

10-12 3-4

.20

LIS

15.00

Corypha Australis,..,3

fi-S 3-4

.12

1.10

10.00

Cbamarops Excelsa..3

C-8 3-4

.12

1.10

10.00

Latanla Borbouica

$3r>.00perUHi0 2}i

S-10 2-3

.0.1

.4.1

4.00

Latania Borbonica,.3

10-12 3-4

.12

1.10

10.00

Pluvnix Canariensis.3

ei2 2-3

.10

.90

S.OO

I'luvnlx Canariensis,4

15-lS 3-4

.22

2.00

20.00

For other varieties and sizes see

wholesale

list. Send for it.

W. J. HESSER,

PIdttsmouth,

^eb.

PHUM

GHRDENS.

BEGONIAS

At' Half Price to Close Uut. All Extra Fine Plants.

Thurstonii, SH-inch doz., 40c,: J3.00 per 100

Thurstonil, 2i4-Incli doz., 30c.; $2..t0 per 100

A. Guttata. 3',4-inch doz., 40c.; *3.00 per 100

Feasti. and four other kinds, 40c. per dozen;
*3.(XI per 100.

A. J. BALDWIN, - Newark, Ohio.

Janiarv 6, 1893.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

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DIRECT RECEIVERS OF

EVERGREENS ^^pe flowers

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CUT FLOWERS.

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From 4 to J'i Inch Pots.

Mag-niflceut Strain. $10.00 per Hundred.

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Ready January 15, "98.

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Specimens (or Pols and Winter Decorations.
Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List

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PA.

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Bedders and choice
irieties, flO.OO per

.35 per 100 by mail.

Extra heavy slock", $13.50 per 1000.

Select new and old, .$5.00 per 1000:
6ae per 100 by mail. Finest bed-
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Sn^v. Vtrijcnas. Vinca. Pansies. etc. Send for

myiist. DANIEL K. HERR,

LANCASTER. PA.

Geraniums SSS

Extra heavy st

GOlGUS;

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Jan LAKY G, 1898.

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CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary. 1

A TENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Riverton, N. J., has been the scene of
festivities of late. Genial Walter Mott,
of H. A. Dreer's, and Sirs. Mott cele-
brated the tenth anniversary of their
A-edding Dec. 29, and a florist friend of
Waller's sent him the following congratu-
latory lines:

(To Walter and Mrs. Mott on the lilth anniver-
sary of then- wedding, Dec. 29, 1897.)

I'll tell you a story that never grows old,
And it is not a story of silver and frold,
'Tis a s'ory as pure as the heavens aljove.
The fadeless, the beautiful story of love.

Was it 'nenth an old oak. by a rippling stream

That he told his dear lassie h s love's young
dream?

Or far. far away, on old England's gref n hills.

Where the nightingale sings and the mocking-
bird trills':'

Full well do I know that this cavalier bold
There told her that story— the sweetest ere

told.
Laid siege to her heart, and its citadel carried:
And so. ten short .years a_'0, Walter was

married !

Look around and behold what ten years can

achieve:
'Tis a fairy tale- surely— you'll almost believe—
■And yet, when to energy, virtue and tlirift.
Is added the noblest, the very best gift

That a man can desire to well round out his

life.
The gift of a loving and beautful wife!
What reason, or ^-ause, do you know! Can you

tell!
Why this child of good fortune shouldn't do

weir:"

And the babies! the babies' those crowns of

alTection.
With their dear mama's eyes, and their father's

complexion.
Who'd have thought ten short years could have

yielded such fruit.
And yet all his friends now declare that "they

knew it."

Well! 'tis well: and the dai lings are welcome.

each one.
And no lovelier babies ere blinked at the sun.
Or absorbed their big toes, or of milk, howled

for more-
Or kept their "pop" all night long walking the

floor !

Bright be the sunlight and gentle the flow
Of the river of life, as they onward go.
■May they sail together years. Hve times ten,
May the storms and tempests ne'er gather, and
when

All the voyage o'er and the harbor at hand.
They cross, one by one, to "the summer land,"
May they all clasp hands, and together be
Through the endless years of eternity.

York, Pa.— The State Horticultural
Society will hold its annual meeting in
this cit}' January iS and 19.

Facts more eloquent
than words.
C. S. A. awards highest
of the year.
New York 95 points,
Boston 94 points,
Chicago 93 points,
Philadelphia y9 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
and certificated
wherever shown.
The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom.
Price, ,'SO cents each,
$;l.l'0 per dozen,
Kil.Dd per hundred,
Sl.iO.UO per thousand.
Ready for delivery
Marcii 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

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when writing advertisers

New Giant Eschscholtzias. "The Golden West'*

50c per pkt.. ^8 per oz.: New Giant P^aiioy Cos-
mos, six splendid varieties, separate, $1 per oz. ;
New Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed. ()5c per oz.,
$10 per lb.; Calliopsis California Sunbeams, $1
per oz. Special rates given on Cosmos and Cal-
liopsis in quuntity. Apple Geranium, fresh. $1
per 1(.X)U seeds; New Lar^e Flowering Zonale.
choice mixed. $2 iiO per oz.; Ipomea "Heavenly
Blue." $1 peroz., $12 per lb. ; Laurestinus Gran-
ditlora, $1 per oz.: Zinnias, "new curled and
crested." dOc per oz., $5 per lb.; Nasturtium
"Good Venture Mixture, "' (>0c per lb.. $15 per 8
lbs.; Seaforthia Elegans. (palm) 40c per 100
seeds, *:^ per lOOO st eds. Send for trade list of
Seeils, Plants, Bulbs ;ind Cacti.

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,

VENTURA, CAl.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

CARNATIONS, all leading vaii.'ties. . . . Jl.iio per 100
VERBENAS, high grade :?> per lOO

McCREA & COLE, Battle Creek, Mich.

jANlAliV 0, 1898,

The Weekly Florists' Review^

289

^^^Carnations-

White Cloud. — White.

Gold Nuffgret- -Yellow.

New York i Wiirdt. -Bright cerise pinU.

Mrs. James Dean (Ward)— Clear silvery pink.

John Young ' W'ardi. —White.

Bon Ton ( Ward).- Scarlet.

Prices lor above varieties: J2.00 per doz., $10.00
per 100. 175.00 per 1000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breltme.ver),
Argyle (Stollery). Jack Frost (Swayne). Em-
press (Swayne). Evelina (Witterstaetter),
Firefly (Hancock) and all other principal
new varieties.

All good ISitT novelties and other standard vari-
eties at reisonable prices.

Chrysanthemums

Mrs. Col. Peirce. YcUuw.

:5.V ouch. *a.50 per doz., *25.00 per 100.
Snow Queen.— White.

oIIl- each, $,yOO per doz., $35.00 per 100.
Merry Christmas.— Late White.

:i.V t-:ich, if3.50 per doz.. tZoM ptr KKI.

Sfiui fur Descriptive Price List.
Kea<ly January, 1S98.

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

By the Thousand.

BY MHIL.

Per 100
Donble Petunias, 50 varieties H2h

10 Xt.'w \'ai ii.'ties this year 1.50

S'i\ less than 5 of a kind.

Beg^onias, !lu\vfring,35 varieties $1.50-5.00

Geraniums, .'5 varieties 1.15

Ivy Geranium.s, 10 varieties 1.50

Abutilous, lioule de Neii^e. Splendens,

(Jol.tru KliM-ce and Souv. de Bonn 1.50

Heliotrope, 4 varieties, including Le-

mumr-s HvbriLl 1.00

Strobilanthes Dyerianus 1.00

Cuplisea, sft:;Lr plant 75

Ag"eratum, \\ hur and blue -75

Salvia, Win. l^dnian 1.00

Gazania Splendens 1.50

Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, n. j.

FIFTEENTH year Of Suc-
cessful Business won
by Fair Dealing. Thin-
nest hiinbcr u-i li m Kx|ii-ess
packages, iri-miiiLr I o w
chaifres. HEAL'vUAlCTERS
for Palms, and ail choice
useful and decorative
stock. Tropical F]-uits, Eco-
nomic plants, etc. Send for
Catalogue and Trade-list.

REASONER BROS.

ONECO, FLA.

[bOVES]

S.J. RUSSELL 203 Summit Ave.

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality, 7.5c per bale, 10
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Wrile lor prices on car lots.

Ill H II II II III II III m— ^W-^W^^W^^X^^W^^H III I

We Offer the Following I

BARGAINS IN BILBS |

IN order to close out stocks remaining unsold, for one week only, after which 1
we shall box up for our own forcing any stocks then left. If you want any j
of this stock, order at once. Stock is in perfect condition, and we offer it I
very low - in many cases below cost -in order to close out quickly, as it is late 5

in the season and the assorttnent is broken. |

B.iiiiii Narcissus. True Irish Princeps S S.OO per llion; regular price. *13.()il *

2.(100 •• TrumpetMajor 9.00 " lOOo; " PJ.OO I

1,000 " Campernelle Jonquils 4..W '• 1000: '• tj.OO I

i.iO '• Poeticus 3.00 " 1000: " 3.S0 }

l.ono '■ Incomparable Stella J-SO " 10(X): " 6.00 I

4IK1 " Orange Phoenix 1..W - 100: " 2.0u I

2.000 " Von Sion, extra quality 14.00 " 1000; '• I9.IM) 4

n.OOO Miniature Hyacinths, or Dutch Romans— named sorts 9.00 ■' 1000: '■ 12 un I

3,000 Pink Romans, extra quality 12 «) " lOOO; •• lii.oo I

8 Cascf Spira'a Astilboides Floribunda. .$10.00 per case 2.=)0 clumps: " 12.00 S

10 ■• ■■ Compacta Multiflora 12..n0 " 2.iO " •' 15.i«) I

2.000 Tulips Chrvsolora * 9 oo per 1000: •• 12.IH> |

1 IKIO ■• Gloria Solis 4..iO ■■ lOoO: '■ ti.oo X

200 Callas, extra size 4.00 ■■ lOO: " H.OO I

l.SOOOxalis. Bermuda Buttercup.. 8.00 " 1000; " 12.00 |

l.fiOO •■ (ournamed sorts 4.00 " 1000; " ti.(xi i

2,000 Ixias 2.00 •■ 1000; " 3.00 I

Terms, net cash 6o da\-s, or 5^ discount for cash with order. I

F. R. Pierson Co. 1

Tarrytowii-on-Hudson, NEW YORK. >

Subscribers

ARE They will materially advance
REMINDED ^^^ interests of their paper b)- buying supplies of
THA.'Y t'l"^ advertisers in the

Always MENTION the

name of the paper when sending

inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review....

Jadoo Fibre Grows Prize -Winners

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

W lio|.'-:iIi' <ziu\\fr vf Carnations aud Small Ferus.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

Ni-w Mayor f'iiiKiec. Victor and Flora Hill, per H)0,
$5.iMt, jK-r liiixi. ^411. iMi: .lu1'il(.-f aud Emma Wocker, per
llHl. flviKi. per liKiii, $,'.",. iHi; Mrtenr and Tidal Wave, jicr
KHi. j-J.iMi. per liHHt, ?].•». iHi; Scott, Davbrcak, Albertiui.
Alaska aud Puritan, per 1U(), $1.5(1. per IIXK). $13.0U.

All well rooted. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded.

•: WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST g

% — ^— SEND TO^—— S8

i: Bassett & Washbirn, |

§ (^...CHICAGOsfc*) §

290

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

Jaxuahy G, 1898.

BALTIMORE.

One house of the red La p'raiice rose
blooming freely and in excellent condition
was seen last week at Isaac Moss' Nursery,
Baltimore, Md., a sport from La France
in similarity of growth and habit, ha\'ing
all the qualities of the parent plant, but
blooms much darker in color; in fact,
being almost a dark red. Carnots and
Kaiserins were also looking in excellent
condition. In the carnation houses
Cartledge and vSilver Spray were giving
a good account of themselves. The
whole stock seemed to he in a condition
to swell out the owner's bank account
after the Christmas sales.

A short visit to K. A. Seidewitz found
him wearing that pleasant look which he
alwa\-s assumes to visitors. Everybody
seems busy cleaning up after the Christ-
mas rush. Ernest .Ashley.

CLINTON, lA.

The Christmas trade here was much
better than last year, about everything in
the flower line selling well. Holly
wreaths seemed to be in greater demand
than previous years. The retail prices
for Maids, Brides and Perles were $2 to
)f2.50 per dozen. Meteors brought f3 and
some Beauties were sold at |i2 per dozen.
Carnations retailed at from 6o cents to 75
cents per dozen. Scott and Rose Queen
are doing fine. Jubilee is a favorite red.

J. R. Bather will build a violet house
15x90 feet next spring. D.

A NEW ONE.

Send "a dozen pink or yellow Chrya-
sumphj."

I think the botanical name of the
"Queen of Autumn" is the most difficult
one the general public has to struggle
with; and as you have often puljlished
queer orders, I wish to contribute the one
above, which is /loiiii //'/r, and came in
the course of business from one of our
so-called best families.

In response to it we sent a dozen chrys-
anthemums. W. T. B.

Greenfield, M.\ss.— Mr. E. B. Beals
reports the best Christmas trade in ten
years and that he is exceedingly well
pleased.

Ficus Elastica

$25.00 FOR 100 FEET.

"^oung Plants, top cuttings, in 3-inoh
pots, three to six leaves," $15.00 per
100.

ALSO....

Canestakes

Ten to twelve feet, at $3.00 per 1,0(10;
$25.00 pi-r lO.iKXi.

CASH WITH ORDER...

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

I SIMMO^S'

-CARNATION

Mrs. 8» A. Northway

We Introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia, Silver Spray.
Tidal Wave, Daybreak, Rose' Queen, or J, J. Harrison, Icnowing ihat it will become as great
a cut flower varietv as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing hahit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calyx and extra strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful soft shell pinl; becoming almost uhite when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in roialion. We shall commence to ship soon after Jany
1st. Price. *1U.00 per 100; *75,00 per 1000., iSk^ .-■ -

Geraniums.

Md Bruant. Md. Jaulen, Fleure Poitevine. J. Ricaud, and J, Sallier,
n. put plants, *.n.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings, J.3,00 per 100: $25,00
per 10011. ( lur superb slock of all the finest sorts, S'l-in. pot plants, named, $25,00; unnamed,
*20.oii per 100(1. Rooted cuttings, ill.oO per 1000,

A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early
bloomers, $:!,o(iper 1(».

Fuchsias.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Our Price tist describes many other fine plants.

Send for it.

I

I W. p. SIMMONS & CO., " Geneva, Ohio.

THE NEW PRIMROSE YELLOW

Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania

The tinebt Cbrysantlifinum for cut blooiiis
or exhibition ever introduced.

Each 50c Per Hundred $ 35. Oa

Per Dozen $5-00 Per Thousand 250. 00-

Fifty at one hundred, and rivt- luimired :ii. oiu- thousand rates.

Hugh Graham,

104 So. Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Originator and Introducer.

FIREFLY!

WWJ'WPMaMWAW.»'».W.«»'».W«.',».".'*«.M.*A'.

Ceo. Hancock 6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich,

...■ A RUST-PROOF CARNATION.

Bright scarlet anT Positively RUST PROOF. It
is as prolific as Wm. Scott, of good size and form,
and its keeping qualities arc unsurpassed. We have
tested it four years. Our stock also includes all the
novelties of '97 and '98. Send for prices.

FINE STRINGS

12i CENTS.

SMIUX

A. J. BALDWIN. Newark. 0.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

For Sale

SIX shares;of; STOCK IN the

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

Address. G. L. bRAMT, 530 Canton Building iS3
CHICAGO.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

jAMAin (J. 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

291

Do you want

E'^!M.gg^Hr?SSyi Fine Cut Flowers

CC. POLLVoRTn - For vour trade? Try us I

TRY US! TRY LS! TRY US! '^"'' ^'O'^ts especially are those that won prizes and win

custoiners.

Florists' Supplies. Send to us — our line is complete. Palms and Ferns— We grow them and guarantee safe arriv-

Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. al by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

1

£xperience$ witb
Carnations ^

.t.< READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

ALBERT M. HERR,

i LANCASTER, PA. j

CARNATIONC

NEW ROSE

Mrs. KoliEKT Gakkett

IlvHinn Te-\

Rich, siifl pink. Bi'st liitr"(Uu-tl'>n "f ri'ciMit yi'iirs.

Orik-rs I k.-cl ii,,w. UcHvoit Mmvli 15, ISUS.

( . .ircspoiKlfUce Solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Maryland.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

ADRIAN, MICH.

SPECIALTIES:

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspomlence solicited.

^li/4i^ PALMS

^^^^t "^ The Largest Stock of

^^^^'^ Plants in the West. I

I Geo. WittbOld, '^OSN.HalstedSt. Chlcjgg

Spiraea Astilboides Floribunda, the best variety for pot plants, J.i.00

piT mil. f i.'i.tiii \v\ ii««i.
Lily of the Valley, Berlin. I'er case 25oo. jjs.dO; lio.oo periooo.
Gladiolus "The Bride." For toreing, 60c per lOO. .T-liX) per lOOO.

Clucas & Boddington Co.

Tel. call 403 18tli St 50I-503 West 13th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Headquarters

for....

HIGH-GRADE

Florists Flower Seeds and Bulbs

Our Genera! Wholesale Seed Catalogue will be issued about Jan. 1st. 1898.
Send us your address and we will mail one to you.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.

50 BARCLAY STREET,

SEED GROWERS ffND

IMPORTERS

NEW YORK.

MAGNIFICENT

»»»»

NOVELTIES ill

yy European Geraniums

1897 novelties.

$3.^

I-J Best 1898 Clir.vsanttiemum $4..00
*-^ Novelties for ^"

LalVat S 1897 Novelties,

yy (if nunini!i!Ui"s Orchid

$10-00
$3.00

tln^voi•ed Cannas
I'} of linest I 'anna novelties $'3.00
'■^ (189Tiifor -*

E.G.HILL&CO."'~'^"

INDIANA.

Carnations

Rooted cuttinf^s of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
prices ______7

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

•■■.»■>«' ?^.

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

In fine assortment, from ii(.^ inch

pots. !fS.on p.-r lOi); $-27.00 per 1000.

CHAS. T. DARLING, ^Tn "°°"

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS : ORCHIDS : FERNS

K1>JD STOVE PUKNTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, New York.

New York tlfflce. Jii9 Fifth Avenue.

NEW

CARNATION,

"Empress"

The largest brighlriL-h f'rimson vet
introduced. Price, $10.00 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM.

Box 226.

SWAYNE,

Kennett Square, Penn.

) fHRYSANTHEMUMS.

STOCK PUNTS FROM BENCH.

lltiHlei'snn. Mnntniort. Ivnry, r.uiniiiffoii, .J. .Jones,
^VaiKtinaker, Pen-iu, Queeu, i-tc, all So.OO per 100; 50c
ptT iluz. A tine collection Ostrich Plumes, sl.OO per
(luz. ; si'i.oo per 100. Order now. Cai^U please.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL, 67 Merrimac St.,

Lowell, Mass.

Make the work of ventilating-
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

292

The Weekly Florists' Review*

Janlarv 6, 1898.

LONDON, ONT.

Christinas trade was an nnprecedented
rush. It was ideal weather speaking from
a seasonable point of view, but it was
hard for the poor florists to deliver plants
with the mercurv 4° below zero on the
24th.

Year by year we have been able to
report an increase of from twenty-five per
cent, to forty per cent, and this year is no
exception; again we report an increase of
twentv-iive per cent, over last year, and it
would easily have been 100 per cent, had
we been alile to supply the demand for cut
flowers. The supply of roses was larger
than last vear, but carnations were short,
other flowers about equal to last year.

The denian<l for flowering plants is
graduallv increasing; a large number of
people would rather pay Ji or $2 for a
good little azalea, cyclamen or begonia,
than the same amount for a dozen roses —
for a present, and they are certainly a
more acceptable gift in most cases.

W. G.

WHEELING, W. WA.

Christmas trade here has been the best
in many years, there being more flowers
handled than ever before on Christmas.
Prices ran high both in cut flowers and
pot plants.

The demand for large palms waslimited
while for smaller palms, araucarias, dra-
ca;nas, etc., it was excellent. If there
had been twice the amount of primulas
and azaleas they could have been dis-
posed of at a high price. Fern dishes
sold well.

The demand for holly was sixty per
cent, better than former years. Mistletoe
was not in demand as the stock was very
poor. Greens and wreathing could not
be had at any price the day before Xmas
as all stores were cleaned out. Several
of the florists have a number of orders
booked for New Year's. H.

A FLORIST PHOTOGRAPHER WINS
A PRIZE.

Last season the Pope Manufacturing
Co. offered five prizes tor photographs of
bicvcle subjects of a character suitable to
use in illustrating their catalogue. The
L. A. W. Bidliiin for last week contains
reproductions of the first and second
prize pictures. The first prize, a Colum-
bia Tandem, valued by them at f 150, was
awarded to \V. T. Bell, of Franklin, Pa.,
one of our contributors. The paper says:
"Hundreds of pictxires were offered in
competition, and it was with the greatest
difficultj- that the judges were able to
select the prize winners."

TO SECRETARIES.

Secretaries of horticultural as? ociations,
clubs and societies in the vicinity of
Greater New York will confer a favor by
mailing to us dates of their meetings and
any useful information for the benefit
of the craft. Harry A. Bunyard, 56
Pierce Bldg., 105 Hudson street. New
York Ciiv.

READY NOW.

Japan LilyBulbs

IN THIRTY VARIETIES

SURPLUS. LILIUM LONCIFLORUM

."1 to T iiu-h. Extra tine bulbs, per lOiW, *li.Oi). net. OKOEB NOW.

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS

for spriner delivery. Also Japan Maples, Iris K., Tree and Herbaceous Pieonies. California grown

Flower, Shrub and Tree seeds.

...PALM SEEDS...

Cocos Weddeliana, Musa Ensete, Phoenix. Kentias. etc Asparagus Plumosus Nanus.
Send for Price Lists and Descriptive Catalogue. Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.

branch:

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

220 BROADWAY,

(ESTABLISHED 1878.1 NEW YORK.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATION.

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

F«HCKED LIGHT 3IND

SKTISFKCTION GUJSRHNTEED.

Fine Pot PlanU. $2.50 per 100; 820 per 1000. Rooted
Cuttings, 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000.

We are the Largest Groviers of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

5end for Circular.

J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA.

^tViViVdV(iV>iliViViV<Vi^>tiVi(iV>(iW(V«ViWii(V>V^

A Source of
Danger

Is a Plant Fond that contains ACIDS. Do you
furnish vdur custoiners with such an articlf?
Better 'not. A few of the gooJ iii>lnts in our
ExceMnr Fnotl—

FRKE from Odor.

FKKK fnun Coloring matter.

FRKE from Acids. Perfect solubility.
"\Vc furnish a honklct "The "Window Garden." by
f:ben E. Rexford. Floral Kditnr of The "Ladies*
Home Journal." Have you purchased your Plant
Food for Fall and Winter trade? If not. write us
fnr prices and rerni--.

The Walker Fertilizer Co.

Clifton Springs, N. Y.

r

Hi

■sy^^^^-^^Si^

Get

Acquainted

with your fellow-craftsmen.
We will introduce you. Every
subscriber to the Florists"
Review is requested to send
to the editor a cabinet size
photograph with name and
address on back, fur use in
our

REED & KELLER,

122 VV 25th St., NEW YORK CITY

Manufacturers of WIRE •' DESIGNS

and Dealers in

FLORISTS' •• SIPPLIES

General ,

Introduction

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS-

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordprintj elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

Please mention the P'lorists" Keview when
writing advertisers.

Page groups of these por-
traits will be published from
time to time until all have
been presented. Photos may
be sent in any time, the only
condition being that you be-
come a subscriber to the
Florists' Review. Address

l;

FLORISTS'
PUBLISHING CO.

530-535 Caxton Building, (
Chicago.^.... I

: i

i<S

^^•N^O

Janiahv (l. 1S!W.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

293

MILWAUKEE.

Resume of Business for '97.

A liappy and prosperous New Year is
extended from Milwaukee to the readers
of tlie Florists' Review. To sum up
business for the year in the florist line it
is needless to say that it has gone con-
siderably ahead of last year. The depres-
sion of trade which prevailed the past few
years seemed to have vanished, so 1S9S
should be welcomed in and pushed forall
it is worth. The most notable' feature of
the trade is that fine stock is wanted
ill preference to inferior grades without
consideration of price. There was very
little done in the way of building, so the
local supply has been about the same as
former years. Let it he hoped that the com-
ing vear will also show an improvement
ill this line to keep up with the increase
of business.

However, great changes are noticed in
the retail stores. Messrs. Currie Bros.,
Whitnall Floral Co., Miss McKennev and
Wni. Edlefsen all have remodeled their
stores, making them up-to-date florist es-
tablishments. The plant trade shows a
remarkable increase. Decorative stock
and fine flowering plants are in constant
demand. New Year's trade was largelv
confined to violets and choice colored
stock.

The advent of 'g.S is also the third an-
niversary of the firm of Ellis & Poll-
worth. This firm, although compara-
tively young in the trade, is old in
experience, having served over five years'

apprenticeship in the Wisconsin Flower
Exchange, which later sold out to Hunkel
& Holton. They now control, in addi-
tion to their large down-town quarters, a
range of glass which is exclusivelv de-
voted to the growing of decorative "stock
in variety, which is unexcelled in the
west.

Among the Growers.

F. P. Dilger and Nic. Zvveifel are car-
nation hobbyists, and their success is
attained by giving them their exclusive
attention. Herman Schwelka grows
chiefly roses, but his violets and carnations
are also doing well, .\rchie Middlemas
grows a large variety of Ijoth cut flowers
and bedding stock. Jacob Fre\ tag's place,
under the supervision of William Freytag,
is also well stocked with fine plants and
decorative stock. William Edlefsen looks
after his two places, one for growing cut
flowers, the other for plants, and keeps
his down-town store supplied with fine
stock, which is presided over by Misses
Maggie Edlefsen and RoseSemler. Binzell
it Kellner, the latest new firm, are doing
well, and report their first holiday trade
beyond expectations.

Notes.

The effort to organize a bowling club
fell through. There are a few enthusias-
tic bowlers among the craft, but not
enough to keep up continued interest in
the game. William Currie and Ben
Gregory are enthusiastic curlers and de-
vote .some of their spare time to this
sport.

Nic. Zweifel, who has been quite sick,
is again able to be out.

Start in the New Year right. Bury the
hatchet, help your neighbor, be on
friendly terms with your competitor,
w-hich is a mutual benefit to you all.

Geo. Washington.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET,

New Years broUKhtcunsidtiable bu.siiiess but
of course no ^,ucli rust of stock or traiie as
Christmas. Stock was better, being all fresh,
better color being especially marked. Carna-
tions were more ijlent.v and demand fully up to
supply. All stock sold treelv though at much
lower prices than prevailed the week previous.

No especial shortage and hut one surplus line
viz., violets. Friday, the 31st, th>' market
was fairly flooded with first class violets, and
demand seemed lighter than at any time this
season. There were probably more in to«n
that day Ihan there had been up to that titfle
in any whole week previous.

.Since New Years little has happened out of
the ordinary run. Daily receipts average med-
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co

An) lint;, E. C

BnVctr, VV. J

Baldwin, A. J.,. 286

Bassett & Wash-
burn

Bt^nuiieu. H

Berber, H. H. & Co.

Bobbink, L. C

Boerner, Fred

Burpee, W. Atlee &
Co

Chocolate Cooler Co

Clucas & Bedding-
ton Co

Cottage Gardens. . .

Darling. C. T

Dillon. J. L

Dnrner. F. & Sons
Co

Dreer. H. A

Eichholz, H

Elliott, W H

Ellis ..t Pullworth. .

Ernest, W. H

Esler. John G..Sec'y

Graham. H

Hagenburser. Carl.

Hancock.Geo. & Son

Harris, C. A &Co..

Herr. A, M

Herr, D. K

Herring'on. A

Hesser. W J

Hews, A. H. &Co .

Hill, E. G &Co. .iSS

Hippard. E

Hughes, Geo. J

Hunt. E H

Jacob. Chas W&Co

Jewett, Z. K, & Co

Joosten. C. H

Kastins, \V. F

Kelsey, H. P

Kennicolt Bros. Co.

Kuehn. C A

Kuhl. Geo. A

Lager & Hurrell. . .

Lockland Lum. Co.

Louisville Tob. Co.

Lynch, W. E

Lyons, M- I

Marshall, C. L

3M
283
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2.*<3

ivi
286 I
384

294

384

291

387
291
293

289
286
28.T
284
291
293
39ei
390
281)
2911
2M,T
291
387
388
38fi
39K
291
294
289
285
287
38ri
283
384
281
382
282
287
284
380
387
284
389
291

MacDonald &

McManus

MoCrea ,i Cole

Millang .!t Co

Moninger, J, C. Co,

Moon, S. C

Morris Floral Co .

Muir, S

Mound C'ity Cut

Flower Co

Natl Florist Board

of Trade

Oelschig. A. C

Palmer. R. T. Co.

I*ennock. S. S

Pierson, F. K. Co..
Prince. A. G. & Co.
Quaker City Mch.

Works

Rackham, Geo. A..

Randall. A. L

Raynor. John I

Ke:is(uier Bros

Kffd & Keller

Keid. I'',.lw

ReiTiberg Bros

Keuter. S. J

Rice. M. & Co

Rogers Park Fl. Co

Russell. S. J

Schiller. J. L

Schneider. Fred —
Scollav, John A...
feeekins, W. W....
Shepherd, Mrs. T B
Siebrecht & Son . . .

Simmons .Sc Co

Sk ibcuraOipCo,.
Smith. N. & Son...

Smith, W.C

South Side Flo. Co
Stuuipp & Walter

Swavne. Wm

Tell. W

Vaughan, Mclvel-

lar & Winterson.

Walker Fert. Co..

Ward.C. W

Weber. H. & Sons..
Winter & Glover...

Wittbold.Geo

Wors, C. W

281
288
281
294
287
38.T
287

288
290
39B
281
289
284

289
384
£81
289
i»2
281
282
291
386
387
389
387
385
394
384
388
291
390
388
291
281
281
291
291
28.n

287
291
282
291

282

In next i.ssue will appear an account
of Jaggs' experience with pirates.

The "Story of an Emigrant Florist"
will be continued next week.

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want information that has not appeared
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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 13, J 898.

No. 7.

CATTLEYA NOTES-

During the past month, or I should say,
since the supply of C. labiata flowers
have somewhat fallen off, and before C.
Trianit got fairh' under way, the demand
for cattleya flowers was quite in excess of
the supply, and I have no hesitation in
predicting that another year the scarcity
will be more apparent, unless the pro-
ducer endeavors to fill up the gap by the
addition to his stock of some varieties
that will flower during the inter\'al. Of
course you hesitate because no one but
the select few can indulge in such ex-
uberance but the scarcity occurs just at a
lime when those few are in a mood to en-
tertain, and of course they want, in fact
will have, something to adorn their
boudoirs and dinner tables, that cannot be
procured at street corners or sidewalk
floral establishments; be assured the
cattleya will be called upon, even to the
verge of extravagance.

Jly intention here at present is to call
the attention of the growers to sonithing
that will put them in a position to meet
those demands. Before you proceed, it
would be well to consult some old catt-
leya grower on the merits of Cattleya
chocoensis. He may look a little wise
and say, "That's no good, it doesn't
open its flowers, etc." However, I
would advise you to acquiesce with the
usual smile or nod, as cattleya grow-ers
are all cranks, you know, and have no
use for a flower unless it's "just so."
But the consumer will have use for this
one, and Mr. J. E. Lager, of Lager &
Hurrell, nnist have had an e\e to this
fact, for when out collecting a year or so
ago, in direct opposition to the accepted
ideas of his firm, he shipped a quantity
of this beautiful cattleya home. Thi-j
variety is somewhat companulate in the
formation of its flowers; by which I
mean, the}- appear only half open, the
petals not spreading out as those of other
species, but I do not consider this detri-
mental to its conimt rcial value.

When calling recentl\- at Lager & Hur-
rell's, I noted two plants in flower, and

Cattleya Percivaliana.

though showing a little of the character-
istic mentioned, were certainly flowers
that no florist would decry or refuse to
handle. The typical color of this catt-

leya is pure white in sepals and petals,
with crimson of varying degrees of inten-
sity in the lips The pureness of the
white parts of the flower alone, gives it

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Cattkya Maxima.

particular value for decorative work.
And pure white forms of it occur, too.
Of the two plants I saw in flower, one
was pure white with not the slightest
suspicion of any other .shade except the
usual yellow rays in the throat, which
occur in all white cattleyas. One more
point in its favor is its fragrance, which
is very rich and strong, yet not oppres-
sive. There is yet another form, C. Per-
civaliana, but alas, the cattleya grower
objects again. "It is not big enough,"
he says. True, it maj- not be so large as
Hardyana, but the color is superb, the
sepals and petals a deep blush, the lips
intense magenta crimson, and the pencil-
ing in the throat something marvelous;
and is, I consider, a most desirable
variety.

There is still another variety worth
noting, C. maxima. The old man may
again chime in and say that the variety
belies its name, but if it does, you have
miillum in pnrro, as it generallj- throws
from five to ten flowers to the spike,
which you must admit is quite as con-
spicuous as two or three larger flowers.
The color and markings in this form are
all that could be desired by the most
perk connoisseur. The sepals and petals
of this variety are a bright rose, and the
lips are richlj- variegated, after the st\le of

C. Mossins, with dark crimson veins
through the center ground color.

With these three varieties in stock, you
will not be obliged to hurry forward your
Trianres or retard your labiatas to strike
any desired date with flow-ers.

J. Robertson.

Madison, N. J.

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM GIGAN-
TEUM.

Dendrobiuni formosum giganteum is
the dream of all orchidists who are at this
time evoluting the lists of orchids for cut
flowers. Its broad sepals and petals and
their pure marble-like whiteness with a
delicate suffusion of orange color down
the center of the labellum, are its charm-
ing qualities; added to these is the size of
the flower, it being equally as large as an
ordinary cattleya bloom. Such a beauti-
ful flower as this should captivate the
most inardent lover of flowers, not forget-
ting the all important question, "does it
pay?" Yes, I can candidly say it does.
The blooms are now bringing thirty-five
cents to fifty cents in New York, and
should not sell for less elsewhere. It has
come into prominence as a cut flower
within the past few years. This can be
attributed to the large importations hav-

ing been sent here from its native clime
by enterprising European firms. It's the
old story so often told, "put a good thing
on the market and it will soon find a
place for itself."

The great question occupying the atten-
tion of every one is how to get it there in
sufficient quantities to make it profitable.
Ivach plant with one flowering grqwth
will help you solve the difficultv. It is
jiroblematical how many flowers each
growth will give. This depends entirely
upon how well you succeed in their cul-
ture. I have seen them produce from one
to seven flowers. One need not be a
mathematician to a.-rive at the exact
]irofil to be derived from a few thousand
plants.

The space that each individual plant
occupies is another matter for thought.
The ])ieces now being sold do not occupy
more than six square inches, suspended
or standing on the benches. It can be
readily seen how many plants can be es-
tablished in a small house without being
overcrowded.

Then again the profitable part of the
investment depends upon the original
purchase price and the nuich discussed
problem, "Cost of production." In
these "cut rate" times they can be pur-
chased at a ridiculously low figure: that
is if you have the cash to put down; other-
wise it is a hard matter to expect to secure
stock of this character, costing as it does
large sums of money to send expert or-
chid collectors to the far East, oftentimes
with indifferent results and great finan-
cial loss attending the venture, and the
frequent physical colIap.se of the men who
are so overwhelmed with enthusiasm to
risk their lives for the sole purjiose of
pacifying our ardent love for those floral
jewels of the forests. The cost of grow-
ing in my opinion would not be more than
a house of roses of similar dimensions,
after the stock is established in the
house.

The first and most important point to
consider, is to get sound, healthy, im-
ported plants to begin with. Half of
your imaginary battles are then fought
and won. This has been demonstrated
by every grower of this nigro-hirsute
variety for several years. I thin'v the
method adopted by J. M. W. Kitchen,
East Orange, N. J., is an admirable one
(he has applied for patent). It is a box an
inch deep and six inches square; in the
center is a beveled block; through this is
a wire bj- which it can be suspended, and
at the same time used as a support and to
tie them firmly, which is a neces.sarv ad-
junct to their successful cultivation; a
small quantity of fern roots or fibre wired
in the box to serve the double purpose
of holding moisture and allowing ma-
terial in which the plants can establish
themselves.

It is not necessary to confine yourself
to this idea, as blocking or basketing
will answer the same purpose. Inde-
pendent of these conditions while grow-
ing, moisture and light are the foremost
factors in producing strong pseudo-bulbs
which will give profitable quantities of
large flowers. Last, but not least, the
temperature will make or mar the destiny
of the plants and the "almighty dollar"
invested in them. I would suggest close

JANUAIIV 13, 1»98.

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Bed of Mrs, E. G, Hill Geraniums,

attention be given to these facts to culti-
vate this most beautiful species and to
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Short Hills, N. J. F. L. Atkins.

BED OF MRS. E. G, HILL GERANIUMS.

The acccinipanying engraving shows in
the foreground a bed of the senii-ilouble
salmon pink geranium Mrs. E. G. Hill as
it appeared at Lincoln Park, Chicago,
last summer. Mr. Stromback considers
this geranium one of the best of the pink
varieties. The habit is nearly as strong
as that of Bruantii and it not only blooms
with great freedom but carries the flowers
well above the foliage and stands the hot
weather well.

The bed is bordered with Alternanthera
latifolia, whose foliage is chocolate
colored, with rosy tips. It grows about
eight inches high and makes a good
border. Method of propagation is the same
as that of A. latifolia aurea. The bed of
Caladium esculentum in the background
is bordered with Coleus Verschaffelti.

COMMERCL\L AMARYLLISES.

A request has tjeen received for a few
notes on commercial amaryllises such as
"Johnsoni", vallota purpurea, etc., but
the mere suggistion to bring these for-
ward to public notice prompts me to ask
whether having regard for all that has
been done by hybridists on the other side
in raising improved and very fine types,
we should not avail ourselves of these and
by growing them, more rapidly achieve
the desired end. Someone may question
(he desirability, but he who would do so
can hardly be cognizant of the vast
strides that have been made along the
path of improvement, the magnificent
varieties that now exist Ijy the hundred.

These of course are high priced and
outside the pale of profitable commercial

spheres, but they represent the selections

from the strain as it exists to-day and
amaryllises can be rai-sed by the thousand
from seed only slightly inferior in point
of merit and of such great beauty that
they would assuredly sell on sight, being
choice to a degree and show\' beyond
measure. Win-, the hybrid amaryllis
of to-day embrace so wide a range of
color that you can have them in all the
gradations of shades from a crimson, that
will vie with that of the Meteor rose,
down to almost white, the flowers pro-
duced in clusters of from two to five at
the top of a stout stem, varying up to two
feet in height. One could neither imagine
nor desire a more gorgeous flower for cut-
ting and in this respect it meets the re-
quirements of the cut flower trade here,
with its fine stem which makes it amen-
able for decorative use in a bold and
striking manner, added to which the
flowers are enduring when cut.

?"or the benefit of some readers who
may not know the amaryllis, I may re-
mark that it is a bulbous plant and has an
enormous root, as large or even larger
thana man's fistwhtn fully grown. The
wild species, some of which will be
enumerated later, are mostly natives of
tropical America, growing chiefly in
Brazil. Some of these wild species have
been in cultivation in European gardens
200 years or more, and are so mixed up in
the latter-day hybrids that no one would
venture a decided opinion as to their exact
parentage. That is a matter of the past
and of incidental interest only, but I am
convinced that very much might be done
with these flowers as we can have them
in the present day. Further, their season
of flowering is the .season when flowers
are in great demand, from Christmas to
Easter, so here again is afforded a grand
opportunity to grow something that will
be a break-away from the conventional
lines.

Seedlings,

To work up a stock from seed may at
the outset appear a slow and tedious pro-
cess, with a long and weary waiting for
results. I admit this is .so to some extent,
and not a few good things are of slow-
growth. There is this assurance, that
when you have raised your bulbs and
brought them to the flowering stage, you
can keep them afterwards with proper
attention. They have not to be discard-
ed as you woidd a tulip. Once you have
a stock of flowering bulbs, the raising of
a batch of .seedlings gives a zest to the
cultivation and by a process of weeding
out one coidd work up a strain to a high
degree of perfection.

The best time to sow the seed is im-
mediately it ripens, which is during July^
but as the beginner nmst of necessity
purchase the seed, the early months of
the )ear may be chosen. Although the
seeds appear of fair size, the actual
germ is small, being protected bv
a silky integument, and when sowing
them let it be in pots or pans of fine
sandy soil. Place each one individuallv
a little apart, and if the seeds are slightly
pressed in the soil, edgewise, and kept in
this position, it will conduce to securing a
larger percentage of growth, as when l}--
ing flat the seeds are apt to absorb too
nmch moisture and rot in consequence.
.\ pane of glass over the seed pot helps
to check evaporation, and when sowing
operations are complete, if the pots can
have the assistance of bottom heat to the
extent of So°, the seeds will soon germin-
ate. The overhead temperature should
not exceed 60° by night, with a propor-
tionate rise by day, and as soon as the
seedlings appear they should be inured to
full light and airy conditions.

If the .seeds have been sown as advised,
a little apart from each other, there will be
no need of disturbing the seedlings til

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they have made three or four leaves and
the bulbs have commenced to form as well.
Just as soon as they reach this stajje, pot
them off singly in well drained 2 'i-inch
pots, being careful to press the soil good
and firm about the miniature bulb, which
should be at a depth so that its neck is
about on a level with the surface soil.
From now onwards they nuist be kept
growing briskly and as soon as they have
tilled their pots with roots, be shifted on
into a larger size, 4>i-inch being usual,
but the careful grower may expedite pro-
gress by saving an intermediate shift and
put the' plants into 6-inch polsdircct.

Plants from seed raised as here advised
should be kept growing summer and win-
ter until they reach the flowering stage.
Ordinarily the amaryllis rests completely
several months of tlie year, but the young
ones nuist not be subjected to any resting
conditions before the second summer of
their growth. As autunni approaches,
the treatment should be with a view to
ripening the bull« by admitting air
freely, and gradually withholding water
throughout the winter after the leaves
have ripened and fallen, and keeping the
plants at a temperature of from 45° to
50°. This treatment is for strong bulbs,
capable of throwing a flower spike. If
there are weaklings in the batch they had
belter be withdrawn and kept growing on
for yet another year.

When once flowering bulbs are secured
the annual treatment is a matter of rou-
tine. After the usual rest the bulbs nut.st
be started again, January being the usual
month. The bulbs should be turned out
from the pots, all or nearly all the soil
shaken off, and the bulbs repotted in a
good compost of three paits loam and one
part thoroughly rotted manure, size of
pot being governed by size of bulb, 6-inch
and 8-inch being the best sizes. Very
little water will be required at the start,
and the flower spike or .spikes will soon
appear pushing upwards from the base
of the bulb, and in advance of the leaves.
In a general way a batch of plants may
be brought into full flower in eight weeks
from starting them. Bearing this in mind
■when one has a largt; slock it is possilile
to have success on all batches to a limited
extent, starting some as early as Decem-
ber and deferring others until March.

As before remarked, the flowers come
first, the leaf growth afterwards, and there
must be no abatement of interest or lack
of attention when the flowers are cut
or faded, as the grower from then oti-
wards has to lay the foundation, as it
were, for the next season's blooming; so
active growth nuist be maintained on into
the month of August, from then to Sep-
tember conditions favorable to ripening
nuist prevail, and then comes rest in a
slightly lower temperature.

To sum up in lirief, there are six
months of active growth and two months
of preparatory treatment for the four
months' total rest. These seedlings will
of course show the fullest range of variety
in color, somewhat also in form and more
or less likewise as to flowering propensi-
ties. While all should give a spike of several
large flowers, some bulbs may give two,
and a few will develop three, as one I once
saw exhibited having sixteen large
flowers.

So far these details of treatment apply to
raising stock from the seed strains at
present obtainable in the seed trade, but
there are some really good species that
have been more or less popular in culii-
vation, as .Amaryllis aulica, from Rio
Janeiro, at one lime greatly prized for its
beauty before hybrids became numerous.
It has very large flowers of a rich crimson
color with green base. A. reticul ila, from
Brazil, is prettily colored in pink and
white. A. Ackermanni, rich crimson, and
A. vitatta, ^''hite, striped with red, are
two parents that have contributed largely
to the hvl>rid race. I must not forget A.
Johusoni, granted specific rank, but in
reality one of the earliest hybrids and a
fine variety still, to be recommended for
its robust growth and free blooming, its
flowers deep red with a white band down
the center of each petal or segment of the
flower.

South Africa has given us a fine mem-
ber of the amaryllis family in \'allota
purpurea, and surely it is worth while
working up a stock of this for conmier-
cial purposes. .\Uhongh belonging to
the same family it is evergreen in charac-
ter, therefore demands .some modifica-
tion of the treatment before indicated.
In its culture it must never be subjected
to complete resting conditions, nor does
it need annual repotting. It increases
freely by offsets, can be grown on into
magnificent specimens and flowers most
abundantly when large, old and pot-
bound.

There is lieside me as I write a picture
of a large specimen that had been photo-
graphed, fifty-three spikes of blooms
each having from five to seven flowers.

-*^

THE AMERICAN BEAUTY,

No better Beauties come to the Chicago
market than those grown by Mr. E. Buett-
ner. Park Ridge, 111. Mr. Buettner is
now propagating his plants for next year.
He uses cuttings with from two to three
eyes. He prefers these to one-eye cut-
tings because they carry the foliage
higher above the sand, and because there
is apt to surely be some foliage left to sup-
port the cutting in case some should drop.
And he finds that the longer cuttings root

They are fully three inches across and
their color is bright red. The vallota
has been in cultivation over one hundred
vears, so that a quantity of it should be
easily procurable, and I believe bulbs
can be imported from its native haunts.
Ordinary greenhouse temperature suits it
at all times, with abundance of water
during the spring and summer months.
It flowers late in the fall and at this per-
iod might be made of considerable serv-
ice to tlie florist. During winter it may
be partiallv rested with a diminished
water supply, but at no time should it
ever sufl^er for want thereof.

Sprckelia forniosissima, another hand-
some member of the family, is now
more often called Amaryllis formosissinia
but the first is an old garden name and is
likely to linger longer yet. It is a native
of Mexict), from where it was introduced
to Spain in 1593, while Parkinson wrote
of it as the "Indian daffodil w'th a red
flower." The Dutch grow this in large
quantities and it is easily procurable at a
cheap rate, while the bulbs planted out
in spring flower shortly after. It can be
grown in pots, however, and might be
found a useful flower for the latter part
of spring, when .some novelty is wel-
come. I'nder pot culture its treatment
would be much the same as that for the
hybrid amaryllises, resting it completely
in winter, while after flowering in spring
the plants might be removed to some
frame or simple outside structure where-
in to complete and ripen their growth.
The flowers are of a uniform rich dark
crimson hue, about five inches long, but
rather less in width, the two lower seg-
ments of the flower having their bases
enfolded, imparting to the flower an
unique form both quaint and pretty.
The flowers usually come singly on a
stout stem a foot in length.

A. HERRINGTON.

Madison, N. J.

more freelv and make better plants.
Beauty cuttings drop their leaves easily
and a cutting without at least one leaf re-
maining is considered worthless by Mr.
Buettner. He knows that some growers
pot up the bare poles if they have roots, but
he doesn't want any such plants in his.
He is not particular as to what part of the
plant the cutting comes from so long as
the wood is ripe but not too hard.

He pots the rooted cuttings into 2'2-incli
potsand these are later shifted to 3-inch;
and probably the earliest propagated are
shifted to 4-inch before planting out time,
which is about the middle of June. Thrips
are the greatest pest the Beauty grower
has to contend with. They can be kept
down only by frequent fumigation, which
must be thorough and not less often than

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301

Livistona Rotundifolia.

twice a week. The insects attack the
flower bud when very young and tender
and the injury results in malformed
flowers or "bullheads." If the attack
comes when the flower is partly developed
the outside petals are blistered. The
American Beauty seems to be especially
attractive to thrips and Mr.- Buettner fumi-
gates his Beauties more frequently than
other roses on that account. t)f late years
he has vaporized tobacco extract instead
of smoking, and has found this as efi'ect-
ive and better than smoking, and just re-
cently he has vaporized Nikoteen with
good results. He is now experi-
menting with the Nikoteen paper. He
thinks this may be useful in summer
time when it is less convenient to heat
irons for vaporizing. He uses the hot
iron method of vaporizing. Pans of the
tobacco extract or Nikoteen are placed in
the house and then a hot iron dropped in
the liquid.

He finds that thrips are most trouble-
some in hot, dry weather. He has had
houses apparently quite free from thrips,
which after a few days of hot south wind
in Mas would be suddenly alive with
them. Such a condition must be met by
thorough fumigation or vaporization not
less than three times a week until the
pest is subdued.

He notes that the plants in the coolest
end of a house of Beauties set buds first,
and finds that a house of blind Beauties
can be forced into bloom by keeping cool
and on the dry side. A grower who had
kept his Beauties too warm and whose
plants were all blind, acted upon his

advice as to keeping cool, but gave too
much water, and failure was the result,
but later when both conditions were ob-
served there was a fine crop of flowers.

Mr. Buettner al.so prefers two or three
eye cuttings of Brides and Bridesmaids,
for the reason that the long cuttings have
more foliage and there will be enough
leaves left in case some should drop
while the cuttings are in the bench. He
always uses blind wood for cuttings. The
w'ood must be ripe, but not too hard.

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

Though not actually a new species, it is
only ill the last few years that the dwarf
Fan Palm, as Livistona rotundifolia is
frequently termed, has become available
as a regular trade species, this condition
depending in a great measure on the sup-
ply of seed and the readiness with which
it may be germinated, other necessary
qualifications being assured.

In the species here illustrated the
necessary good qualities of beautiful form
and color, combined with moderately
rapid growth are all present, and while
the supplies of seed offered have been by
no means excessive, yet enough has been
received to bring this palm into deserved
prominence before the plant-buying
public.

The fan-like leaves of L. rotundifolia
are nearly circular in outline, but divided
into a large number of narrow segments,
the latter being split or bifid at the tips, a
characteristic coinmon to the leaflets of
livistona. The leafstems are stiff and

armed with strong, recurved teeth, that
are usually brownish in color, and the
base of the steins is more or less sur-
rounded with brown fibre, this being-
more noticeable as the plant attains age.

In habit this plant is compact, and for
trade purposes is most useful in 4 to 5-
iiich pots, though it also seems probable
that a market would be found for well
grown specimens of somewhat larger size,
were they to be had. In its native habitat,
the Malay Islands, L. rotundifolia grows
to a height of fifty to sixty feet, and pro-
duces leaves five feet in diameter, the
leafstalks also becoming six or seven feet
long, from which it will be seen that the
dwarf habit of its juvenile form may be
altogether missing in the mature palm.

Tlie seeds of this palm are about the
size of large peas, and nearly round in
form, and wdien fresh seem to germinate
about as freely as those of its relative,
Livistona chinensis, ( Latania Borbonica )
providing they are sown in light soil,
kept moi.st and given moderate bottom
heat.

The young plants of L. rotundifolia
are somewhat susceptible to over-water-
ing, especially during the winter, but
should be syringed thoroughly to dis-
courage red spider, the latter being a
likely pest in a greenhouse kept at 65°
to 70° at night, which seems to be aliout
the right temperature for this plant when
small'. W. H. Taplin.

WORK FOR FLORISTS' CLUBS.

The following was read before a recent
meeting of the Morris County Florists'
Club by Mr. John Jones:

Mr. President and Gentlemen: — I
wish in a brief way to make a few
remarks on the past and future of our
club, and to make a few suggestions for
its benefit.

First. I propose a vote of thanks to
the officers who have worked hard from
the first to make our club a success, and
also to the many friends who have backed
us up so liberally with their gifts and
encouragement.

Second . I propose that the members
bring any grievances they may have
before the club at its monthly meeting to
settle any disputes, and so understand one
another and let good fellowship prevail.

Third. The club .should be made as
helpful as possible to all. I think the
club should be made a medium between
those needing help and those needing
employment. A question box and one
for information.

Fourth. Members in the trade could
present samples and price lists, ami
should be patronized as far as possible
instead of non-members.

Fiftti. The club should be a purchas-
ing bureau, furnishing its members with
supplies at wholesale rates.

And now, gentlemen, all we need to
make us successful in the future is unity;
with this we need not fear millionaire
florists or anybody else, for we are strong.
Without unity no club ever did or ever will
stand. We must be prepared to meet
with differences of opinion and to give in
sometimes for the general good of our
club.

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THE TRAIL OF THE PIRATE.

The night tireinun sal un the edge of
the potting bench, studying a back num-
ber of It'ci/nulils' Acws/iiipcr. After a
week of incessant fog, during which the
"old man's" opinion of the weather and
its effect upon the Christmas rose crop,
as expressed around the lionses had been
sufficient to keep the entire estabb'shnient
warm, a sudden blizzard had lowered the
temperature, and night firing meant
hard work. '1 he door opened with a
crash, and the men, fresh from supper,
streamed in, stamping the snow off their
boots. Marmadnke, the parrot, retreated
upon a pile of flower pots, keeping one
watchful eye upon Tommy Atkins, who
had threatened his life since catching the
disre])utable bird in the act of burying
his fayorile pipe in the sulphur liarrei.
The men settled down in easy attitudes
on the assortment of boxes and barrels
that formed their usual seats, and Tommy
reached out towards the fireman, remark-
ing: "Give us 'old o' that there paper,
and let's see if some 'un aint died and
left me a fortune or somethink. Klessed
if 'ere isn't a yarn about some chap as
dug up a box o' gold, down along shore.
Pirates, I s'pose, or that there Spanish
Harmady, or somethink."

"I once made somethink out of a pirate
myself," observed Jaggs, who had pos-
sessed himself of the fireman's pipe,
which he was now filling witli the Scotch
propagator's tobacco. "Can't none o'
you chaps offer me a light for mv pipe?"

" I reckon as the pirate business would
be right in your line," observed Tommy
.\tkins, who was .softly whistling "Mrs.
'Enry 'Awkins," while he dissected a
brown jean apron for the purpose of
making some needed repairs to a suit of
blue jean overalls.

" Confound you, that's my apron,"
wrathfully interjected the horticultural
graduate.

" Never mind, old chap," was the
soothing response. "There's 'caps o'
sackin' lyin' around, as '11 be lots more
perfessional than this 'ere nussmaid's
apron as you've been wearin'. What was
you sayin' about pirates. Jaggs?"

The horticultural graduate retreated to
the sphagnum barrel, where he sat study-
ing an experiment station report with an
air of ostentatious culture. He glowered
angrily at Jaggs, who. after advising him
in a tone of paternal affection to "drop
that there Laura Jean Libbey truck and
read somethink as '11 elevate yer mind a
bit," began to discourse upon the subject
of pirates.

" I reckon rome o' you chaps may
remember the old Blooinfield place dowii
in Jersey? Old man Seden sent me there
when I first come to this bloomin'
country. They wanted a chap as could
show- 'em how to grow orchids. They
say as it was a fine chance for a chap .as
wanted to get along, and wages wasn't no
object. They wasn't neither, because
there wasn't nothink a chap could spend
'em on within ten miles. .\ny o' you
chaps know that country?"

There was a momentary pause, broken
only b\- JIarmaduke, who appeared to be
talking in his sleep, and Jaggs continued:

"The greenhouses wasn't more than
half a mile from the bay, and some-
wheres down that bay they say as one o'
them bloomin' pirates as used to ,go
picknickin' around doin' a salt water
holdup has buried his whole lay-out.
The folks sa}- as the old chap buries one
o' the men along of the stuff to look
after it. not takin' any stock in savin's
banks, and as he gets it in the neck from
a man-o'-war the very next time he tries

one o' his little excursions, he don't get
a chance to dig it up."

"And I suppose you believed that yarn
and tried your luck at digging," ob-
served the horticultural graduate with an
air of friendly pity.

Jaggs filled up his pipe again, and con-
tinued, ignoring the last speaker with
wellbred composure.

"There was lots o' chaps rockiu' arcSund
the shore as tries diggin', but mostl)- they
gets scared off, thinkin' as some o' they
pirates doesn t stay buried, and goes
prowlin' around nights. Then the yellow
journals has a shy at it, tellin' about casks
of gold as the piners along shore is diggin'
up, and a lot o' chaps from the city comes
sneakin' around nights, exercisin' with
shovels down on the sand. One night I was.
on duty, I see a light down bj' the creek,
and I says to myself 'There's another o'
they amerter pirates,' and I thinks as I
might give 'em a little song-and-dance on
my own hook. So 1 picks up a few things
as I think may come in handy, and then
me and Rags, the boss's bull terrier, strolls
down to the shore. Pretty soon I hears
the pick and shovel ,goin', and then I just
drift into a clump o' scrub cedars, feelin'
as I hadn't better break into the chorus
till I gets my cue. There was three chaps
diggin', and one as was liossin' the job,
with a little terrier sittin' by, lookin' a.s
though he hadn't much opinion o' the
outfit. I didn't mean to make my deboo
for a while, but bein' cramped a bit from
standin' I drops a piece o' chain as 1 was
carryin'. You see the old pirate was
hanged in chains, they say. The chaps
as was diggin' say, 'What's that?' but no
one .says a word, and they go right on,
when Rags took a notion to go on and
take in the show himself. You see when
I start out, I thinks as a brindle bull ter-
rier don't show up agen the landscape
after dark, so I hunts up the old man's
phosphorous bottle — what he uses to kill
rats with— and touches up Rags' s complex-
ion. I, or', you never see such an .\urory
Borealis o' a dog ! The chaps as was dig-
gin' gives one look at Rags, and I reckon
as phosphorescent dogs wasn't much in
their line; tlien I jollied 'em a bit by
clankin' my chain and givin' a few
groans and the whole outfit makes a bee-
line for their boat. I never see such
sprintin.' Before they know where they
was at, they was pnllin' down stream, and
me and Rags was gatheriu' in a few
souvinirs. Their overcoats was pretty
good and so was their shovels, but their
lunch wasn't what I expected — mostly
cheese sandwiches — and a flask as was in
one o' the overcoat pockets hadn't noth-
ink in it but raspberry vinegar — a regular
con game. I drink about half of it afore
I find out what it was. Rags eat most o'
the sandwiches, but then he was that
])roud of his make-up that he'd eat
clinkers or experiment station reports. I
reckon as the chaps as was diggin' was
.some o' they yellow journalists; they say
in some o' they Sunday papers how the
pirate's grave was guarded by a fiery lion
fourteen feet tall, and I reckon that was
Rags. '

"I wonder how much of that yarn Jaggs
expects us to believe," observed the
horticultural graduate, pleasantly.

"Well, old chap," observed Jaggs

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303

Bunch of well grown Stevia.

with surpassing affability, "if yer mind
ain't equal to believin' it all at once, you
might try believin' it in sections. I hate
to strain a buddin' intelleck."

There was a general chuckle, when at-
tention was diverted by the greenhouse
cat, who was discovered sneaking over
the flower pots, apparently stalking Mar-
maduke, who, with liis head bent over
upon one shoulder, appeared to be sleep-
ing the sleep of the unjust. The cat was
just crouching for a spring, when Mar-
maduke made a sudden rush at her,
ejaculating "Scat!" in a hoarse falsetto.
Pussy rushed for the boiler pit with a
highly electrified tail, and the last sound
heard as the party broke up was Marma-
duke attempting to whistle "The Streets
of Cairo" very much off the key, and
with a surprising number of omitted
notes.

WELL GROWN STEVIA.

We present herewith an engraving from
a photograph of a bunch of stevia grown
by Mr. E. Buettner, Park Ridge, 111. Such
a bunch makes a very attractive addition
to a box of cut flowers and is quite differ-
ent from the bundle of lanky stems bear-
ing a few flowers at the ends only, and
which is so often seen. It pays to grow-
good stevia just as it pays to grow good
roses or good carnations, and manv flor-
ists are obliged to depend at the holidays
upon their stevia to give the appearance
of quantity to a box of flowers.

Mr. Buettner carries over about two
dozen plants for stock and the)' are
planted in a box to economize room, but
they are given a light, airj- place in a cool
house, and are never placed under a
bench or in a similar unsuitable position.
There they are kept till April or May,

when cuttings are taken for propagation.
The cuttings formed m the cool house
will be small and rather hard and these
make the best plants When rooted the
cuttings are potted i^o 2", -inch pots and
then kept in the same house as the young
chrvsanthemums. Later they are trans-
ferred to 3-inch pots and about July they
are shifted into 4.inch pots.

Soon after this they are placed outside
in an open frame, and if freshly repotted
it will be wise to have sash ready to place
over them in case of heavy rains, to pre-
vent over watering. The plants remain
in their pots till the latter part of Septem-
ber when they are planted out in a bench
of poor soil in a cool greenhouse, but
where they will have plenty of light.
Heat and shade result in rank growth and
few flowers. At each repotting the
plants are cut back, merely pinching out
the tip of each shoot. Don't shear off the
tops if you want shapel}' sprays and
keep the plants outside as long as safe to
do so. If there is much warm weather
after the plants have been benched there
is apt to be too much growth and fewer
flowers.

The last pinching is given about the
middle of September, or shortly before
the plants are taken inside. Using poor
soil will help materially to avoid growth
after the plants are housed. Place the
plants about twelve inches apart on the
bench. You must allow light between
the plants to secure flowers on the side
shoots. A night temperature of 50° is
about right and the plants must be kept
on the dry side. Everything that tends to
rank growth is to be avoided. The dwarf
form (Stevia serratifolia nana) is grown,
and this will grow too tall and lanky
unless prevented by the treatment noted.

In bunching for market the long and
short stems are bunched together, the
shorter ones on the outside, as seen in the
engraving, .so as to make an attractive
bunch. And a bunch so arranged is a
v;r.iceful bouquet in itself.

STORY OF AN EMIGRANT
FLORIST.

III.

.•\t the end of the walk with its trellis
roof of aristolochia, we enter the old-
fashioned conservatory. If it still exists
it would look very antiquated with its
ridge and furrow' roof, and numerous
broad leaden gutters. I do believe that we
could now build a first-class rose or carna-
tiiin house, 20x100, all complete, forwhat
that quantity of lead cost. There were
many plants in this old conservatory that
will never be forgotten, and when I
see them again or inhale their perfume it
carries memory back forty years, as the
notes of the blue bird or the piping of
the frogs every spring when first heard.
will carry you back to the days when you
first heard them, and the scenes witli
which they were associated. Besides
camellias, not by the hundred, but by the
bushel, were oranges in quantity, suffi-
cient to make marmalade, an old white
heliotrope and near it a Gloire de Dijon
rose, trained to the south side of the
house, but hidden by large camellias
planted in the borders. The mingling of
the odor of orange blo.ssoms (for there
were always some), heliotrope, a sweet
little magnolia, with the ripe fruit of the
citron and orange, and many other
contributions, made up a chaste sweetness
that I have never realized since.

It was here that I first knew what a
chr\santhemum was. They were humble
flowers compared with our monsters of to-
day, but that was a day when with the
majority they were not in fashion. An-
other plant, now .so common with us, but
little grown forty years ago. was the
spinta or .Astilbe japonica, and pots of our
American Trillium grandifloruni, grown
just as we grow spirteas and very
pretty and attractive it was. In the
center of one of the broad borders grew a
large citrus, round, green and bitter.
Perhaps it was the shaddock. Whatever it
was. we boys innocently and in good faith
told thousands of visitors was the forbid-
den fruit, the same which Adam was
tempted to taste. Now and again I can
remember a sly look of skepticism in re-
sponse to our innocent narrative, but the
great majority swallowed it. I can only
say that whoever has tasted this great,
round, bitter fruit, can believe that there
was a good deal of coaxing as well as
tempting. It must have been either sugar-
coated or a reward offered, as our dear
mothers used to give us a spoonful of jam
after swallowing a pill to please them and
incidentally for our health.

Tnis old-fashioned conservatory was at-
tached to the mansion, the summer resi-
dence of the proprietor, a very modest pile
of brick and stone that has many years
pissed away. A new owner pulled it
down and in a more commanding part of
the grounds has built an imposing pile,
a modern castle. This estate is now owned

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by Sir Frederick Fitzwigram, for whom
that earlv white chrysaiithennini bears the
name of his wife, "Laily Fitzwigrani."
But it is not of tlie modern place I wish
to write or think of; for when I saw it last
it looked to me as if torn to pieces by van-
dals. Old-fashioned as this modest man-
sion was, it has given hospitality to many
illustrious lights of the nineteenth cent-
urv. I remember one evening looking
from the darkness of the exterior into the
brilliant light of the dining room and
there seeing the well pleased host, sur-
rounded with seven of I^ngland's episco-
pal bishops. How rich would be a phono-
graphic reproduction of all that was said
that night over a dinner that took three
hours to discuss. I will wager that the-
ology was not-the only subject introduced
that evening

Stepping out of the south door you were
on the colonnade, at the west end of
which were broad stone steps leading
down to more pleasant walks and grounds
near which stood two trees which all old
countrymen know, but which are
strangers to many readers of the Review.
They were a grand specimen of Cedrus
Deodara and the Cedar of Lebanon,
neither hardy in our latitude. Looking
south yon saw the park extending perhaps
three-quarters of a mile, but liefore the
park was reached, a beautiful lawn,
studded here and there with clumps of
evergreens and masses of rhododendrons,
but never hiding the view of the park, the
distant copse and beyond all the English
channel.

In the lower left hand corner of this
part of the garden was what was called
the American garden, but looking back
I cannot remember nnich that was Amer-
ican excepting a lot of the heather-like
cranberry, which sometimes bore a crop
of berries and then again as often they
did not. Speaking of cranberries, we
knew they made nice tarts; we also
knew from early infancy that a Nor-
folk turkey was superior to any other
gobbler from any other region in Havor
and general makeup; but we had not
then learned that a mixture of the two is
a delicious epicurean taste, Our educa-
tion was sadly lacking in things of that
kind, but the accjuired knowledge has
not become such a fixed habit that we re-
fuse turkey where forethought has neg-
lected to provide cranberry .sauce.

We will retrace our steps, not
that we have to, for 1 could lead vou by
many interesting ])aths, but this is the
most direct to the other gla.ss structures.
A few steps north of the ancient conserv-
atory we enter a walled garden. No such
gardens will ever be built in this country.
They were most likely constructed there
for two reasons. First, on account of the
excellent place the brick walls offer for
the training of the peach, nectarine,
apricot, cherry, and other fruits. (The
first of these three delicious fruits will
not ripen without the shelter and warmth
given by the wall.) And perhaps second-
ly to entirely exclude what was once
called ground game, now called vermin,
hares and rabbits, which are a terrible
scourge to the gardener, where fruits and
vegetables are grown. These fruit trees
are trained again.st these nine or ten foot
walls with the greatest of skill. Many a

florist, now in business here, will remem-
ber how many a frosty morning he had
to leave his bothy and march off with his
bag of nails and strips of cloth to train a
peach tree and he had to know how to do
it. As well set Harry Bunyard to play a
match of billiards with a Sexton as set a
greenhorn pruning and nailing an apricot.

I said these walled gardens would
never be built here, the reason simply
being a geographical one. What that
northern climate in summer needs we
have in abundance. Sometimes a peach
tree nailed hard and fast to a brick wall
here would, in Jidy and August, blister
and burn; besides that it is not necessary
that fruits ripen as standards. Remem-
ber, young reader, you are in the land of
fruit. If you were in the tropics you
could not be more so. You might there
get some fruits that are scarce here, but
for a large variety, the most wholesome
kinds, and the cheapest cost you are in
Pomona Paradisia. When you don't
have the wholesome fruits of our north-
ern temperate zone, you have the pro-
ducts of our southern states, the fruits of
the Pacific slope and the exotic offerings
of the West Indies at your door. There
are millions and millions of little boys
and girls, and big ones, too. in the Briti.sh
Isles, who never in their lives ta.sted a
peach, a melon, or a grape, and to whom
even an apple, pear or plum would be a
luxury never to lie forgotten. Money
will produce and buy anvthing, and so in
these islands that 1 am writing about, the
favored few have at their command the
most exquisite and luscious pineapples,
grapes, peaches, plums, etc. , that the world
produces, for unstinteel wealth and sci-
ence are brought loTiear in their produc-
tion ; but to the million they are as much a
rarity as the eye tooth of an Kgyptian
mummy. The two fruits pre-eminently
good and largely distributed among the
cottage gardens of England, Scotland
and Ireland, are the strawberry and
gooseberry- (climate again cool and
moist). However, there are not enough
of these humble fruits or anvthing else
to go romid among the masses, so large
groups of the people are satisfied with
oatmeal boiled, and for a variation, and
sometimes to save time, not boiled; while
another large section feast for seven days
of the week on potatoes and salt, and for
a change potatoes without salt. And
thev are mostly a hardy, industrious peo-
ple, who never having tas'ed luxury,
don't miss it. Where any people can
bask in the sim and .sustain life on a
bunch of grapes or dress in a fig leaf and
live on a banana, a feeble race will be
found, but where the land must be
ploughed dea-p to produce a crop, mount-
ains must be climbed to the slerile hill
farm, a race of people will be the result
that when opportunity is given them,
they are leaders of men.

But I must return to the garden. Be-
fore I leave these peach trees let me say
that besides the very wealthy, the small
boy who has the right to prowl round
these gardens comes in for his share. A
peach or nectarine that has fallen is
bruised and would not be fit to send ' 'to
table,'' so if the small boy should find a
few fallen he is not committing grand
larceny by stepping lightl}- on the border

and off with his prey; and if none have
fallen through perfect ripeness, a gentle
jar on the stem of the tree w'll accentuate
the fall. That was wicked but such is
a boy's appetite for fruit. What beau-
ties these were! A "Royal George" or
"Grosse Mignonne," much larger than
a base ball, with ro.sy cheeks from which
was ready to burst forth a gla.ss of uijfer-
mented wine. It must have been at sight
of fruit like this that the lamented
Charles II, when handing one from the
walls of Hampton Court gave utterance
to that immortal classic "She's a peach "

On entering the iron gate of this
walled garden before 3'ou was a gravel
walk perhaps 200 feet long, bordered
with little box edging, and back of that
on each side a Hower border of some
twelve feet, then an evergreen hedge and
behind that on right and left were garden
squares devoted to Dr. Johnson's favorite
flower, the cauliflower, the celery,
artichoke ai d other useful things, but
yon, the visitor, were not aware of these
plebeian plants and herbs. You were con-
ducted up this broad walk on each side
of which was the first attempt at what
we called the ribbon lorder. I am not
sure it was called anything for fearof be-
ing conventional, for nothing in name or
deed was liked of that kind. It is so
many years ago that I forget the different
combinations. There was the blue
lobelia and of course the Calceolaria
aurea lloribunda, a scarlet geranium.
Salvia patens, Cerastium tomentosum.
The echeveria and sempervivum were not
yet in use' and the gay little weeds, the
alternanlheras, ifknown were not in use.
But a very different plant was, and one
vou seldom see here, Crassula coccinea.
Back of these rows of plants came dahlias
(grown properly, as Granger Bros., of To-
ronto, do them) and then hollyhocks, in
the days before the disease was known.

At the end of the walk you entered the
house built especially to accommodate
the Yictoria Regia. This house was an
octagon with a basin of water thirty feet
in diameter. It was built about
1S50, perhaps before. This giant nym-
pl'.LL-a of the equatorial waters of America
was discovered in 1S3S. All of you have
seen it growing, but only a few of you
have seen it well grown. From the first
attempt in this octagon it was an unqual-
ified succe.ss, leaves attaining in diameter
the width of more than .seven feet. Many
a little bo}' and girl have I seen standing
on one of the broad leaves, but always a
tea tray between their little feet and the
leaf. This plant was a much greater
novelty in those days than now. In the
pool at the side were specimens of the
Nelumbium speciosum. In this country
this majestic water plant grows or would
grow in almost any pond, and I am told
has spread out and taken possession of
manv acres on the margins of lakes in
Indiana. There was a clump of the
papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) which we
called the Egyptian buUrush, and which
we informed the visiting pork butcher
and his family were the rushes that Moses
was hidden in. If we had told them that
the ancient Egyptian and the modern St.
Louis bowlers used it as a writing mater-
ial to record their scores on, they would
also have believed it.

January 13, 1898.

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Nephrolepis Rufescens Tripinnatifiia.

In lliis basin of water, which w'as al-
ways warm, for several hot water pipes
heated the water every day in summer, and
which was never stagnant, for there was a
continuous flow in and a corresponding
overliow, there were thousands of gold
fish. Beginning with a few they, as some
of the races of men. increased and multi-
plied. Now can fishes hear, or have they
only sight? When the door was opened,
or perhaps more the vibration of the
shutting, the shoals of little fish would
sail up to where they were usually fed.
If they cannot hear then there was a
good deal of wind expended for nothing,
for to whistle while feeding them was as
natural as for a boy to whistle when he
feeds his pigeons, or an old country stable
man to hiss and blow as an accompani-
ment to the curry comb. "Keeps the
bloomin dust hout o' yer mouth ye
know." Every child knows that the
sense of hearing is the waves of sound vi-
brating on the sensitive ear, sharp or
soft, loud or long, as may be the vibrations
which is nothing but disturbance of the
atmosphere. We have heard this subject
argued: "Can fishes hear." We suspect
they can. A vibration of the water fall-
ing on their heads or perhaps tails is to
them their sense of hearing, and with
this solution of this knotty question I
will say good night. BiBiiER.

[To be continued.]

NEPHROLEPIS RUFESCENS TRI-
PINNATIFIDA.

This form of N. rufescens is a decided
acquisition to any collection of ferns, and

when well cared for soon becomes a
beautiful specimen. 'It is one of the most
distinct of the sword ferns, a strong
grower and comparatively erect in habit,
as will be noted from the illustration.

The fronds of X. rufescens tripinnati-
fida are quite broad, dark green on the
upper side, and rather lighter below; the
stems and crown of the plant, and to
some extent the under side of the fronils
being covered with a brownish lomentum.
The pinnae are deeply cut into narrow
segments, and are so closely set on the
stems as to overlap each other.

This variety grows more rapidly in a
warm house and will not stand quite so
much exposure as the various forms of N.
exaltata and N. davallioides. and in com-
mon with those varieties soon suffers from
lack of moisture at the root, such treat-
ment resultin.g in the gradual dropping off
of these things from what they used to be.
. . W. H. Taplin.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

Fern Pans.

There has been an equal, if not greater
demand for the little pans of ferns in more
or less costly receptacles, for the table
this winter, and it is one of tho.se modest
but chaste decorations which is likely for
a long time to be in favor with our best
customers. Ferns that are suitable, that
have the finely cut fronds and are in any
degree durable under the conditions, are
very limited and are not yet raised in

quantity equal to the demand. There is
a good field yet for several people to
make a specialty of this business. It has
occurred to me that one of the very best
plants for this purpose is small specimens
of 2 or 2l'2-inch pots of .-Asparagus plu-
mosus nanus. When fairly well ripened
the fronds, as they- may be called, will
outlast any fern that is available. Seed
is now advertised at |io per thousand,
less expensive in larger quantities. If
fresh home grown seed, it will nearly all
germinate. Sow within a few weeks and
by next October you will have a fine little
plant that will be superior in appearance
and far more durable than any fern you
can put into the "dish." 1 sowed a
thousand seeds as late as August of last
vear. and have u.sed many of the little
plants lately for the puqxise I am now
advocating. They have occupied a shelf
since potting ofT from the seed box and
being in 2-inch pots, have cost very little
for space or care. Of course I am not
reconmiending the asparagus to displace
anv of the useful ferns, but as a most
valuable addition and a plant you can
raise yourself at less cost than you can
buy small ferns by the thousand. A
temperature of 55° at night will suit as-
paragus at all times, and those to be used
as recommended, .should have the full
i light. 1 have used the word duraljle sev-
! eral times, and remember unless the
I fernery lasts fairly respectal)ly for four
weeks your customers will get tired of
having them refilled. When a palm or
any plant does well it encourages our pa-
trons to purchase more; continual fail-
ure is the parent of discouragement atd
disgust.

Bougainvillea Sanderiana.

A plant that will sell at sight the
coming Easter is Bougainvillea Sander-
iana. It adapts itself to any form you
wish to train it. If they have been
treated as they should, that is kept quite
cool and on the dry side, they should now
be put into a heat of 60° at night and
kept syringed till showing color. If
they were plants lifted from the ground
they would need no more shifting at
present. If plants carried over in pots
during summer, they may need now a
larger pot.

Lemon Verbena — Lantana.

There is always a demand for that
sweet scented plant, the lemon verbena.
Evervone who has a mixed border wants
a plant or two, and they are more often
very difficult to procure in satisfactory
shape. Plants that were kept in pots last
summer and laid under the bench to rest
at approach of frost should now be started
growing, as they are dormant. You can
shake off the old soil, repot them,
shorten back the weak growth, and start
them growing. They will soon push out
lots of young growths, which always
succeed in rooting in the sand as ea.sily
almost as the common verbena, but they'
nor any other cuttings should ever be
allowed' to wilt from want of sufficient
moisture in the sand or too strong rays of
the sun. Lantana needs about the same
treatment and it is a good time now to
start it growing to give you cuttings.

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Violets.

I liave grown violets this year from
plants propagated last winter, and they
have (lowered well since October and are
still at it. Anothfr lot propagated different-
ly have not been nearly so successful, but
it is only fair to say they were not in the
same house, nor had they just the same
treatment: but, with all that, I am con-
vinced that the right way to prepetuate
your stock of violets is by cuttings, and by
cuttings I mean runners that have made no
roots in the soil. Some tear up their old
plants and call each division a new plant.
Others take the runners that have rooted
and have formed a crown. These with
roots are considered good enough to
plant into flats or perhaps plant in the
field. Neither the rooted runner or worse
the division of the old plant is nearly as
good as the runners without any roots in-
serted in the sand now or later, ju.st as
you would any other cutting. If you
don't have room enough in the cutting

bed, such as you would root carnations
in, then flats will do equally as well. Flats
two inches deep, with one inch of soil and
one inch of sand, are to be preferred, for
when rooted you can move the flats
where you choose. When well rooted
they can be potted off singly in sS-inch
pots, or, what it just as good, planted in
three inches of soil in flats far enough
apart to allow them to grow and make
good plants by planting out time early in
June. By planting out I don't mean
planting out in the field, for I would
never plant a violet but in one place, and
that is on the solid bed where itVas to
grow and flower next winter. I hear
some friends, and good ones, say: "Oh,
nonsense!" Thousands of violets have
been lifted from the field with great suc-
cess, but there is a risk. On the solid
bed, with the glass off during summer,
there is no risk. If you don't get violets
it will be from some other visitation.

W. Scott.

CARNATION NOTES.

Preparation of the Soil.

In my last notes in mentioning the ma-
terial that supply the three principal ele-
ments of nourishment an error crept in.
I will repeat the same again corrected:
"Nitrogen is supplied in all animal ex-
crements, in horn shavings, night soil
and the offals from slaughter houses, of
the later principally in the form of blood.
Phosphoric acid is plentifully supplied in
bone black and bone meal. All the other
materials mentioned also contain phos-
phoric acid but in much smaller quanti-
ties than nitrogen. Potash is also found
in the materials liefore mentioned, but in
very small and insufficient quantities and
is best and plentifully supplied in wood
ashes."

This brings to my mind one other ele-
ment, and this is lime. It has been often
said of late, that lime helps to build up
the so-much desired strong stem, and for
the very same reason I have used wood
ashes, as they contain much lime. Soils
that are deficient in lime, should un-
doubtedly be supplied with that element,
this is best done in the preparation of the
soil.

In the Dictionary of Gardening we find
among other recommendations regarding
lime the following. "In applying lime
to any land some caution is necessary as
it possesses the important propert)- of'ex-
pelling_ or setting free ammonia, one
of the indispensable constituents of plant
food. When farm yard manure has long
been used, a light application of lime
may be of great advantage in hastening
decomposition; while, on the other hand,

soils which contain but a small amount
of organic or vegetable matter might, by
similar dressings, become exhausted."

Wood ashes and lime .should be kept
separate, and applied separately from
nitrogenous matter (ammonia) if the lat-
ter shall not be largely diminished or en-
tirely lost. Therefore, in the preparation
of liquid manure it is out of place. Quite
different is the result in the soil, or even
in a mulch, where the manure is not fully
decomposed. There it hastens the de-
composition of the manure or all other
organic matter.

Of late the proprietors of a slaughter-
house, located here in Lafayette, manu-
facture a manure to which my attention
has been called. It consists of the offals,
principally blood and bones. These
offals are cooked by steam to extract all
the fat. After this they are thrown in a
heated iron reservoir, where they are
dried and pulverized by a rotating wheel.
The bones are easily pulveri/.ed as they
can be nearly crumpled in the hand.
There is absolutely nothing else used
with it. Professor Huston pronounces it
a powerful manure as it contains more
ammonia than pure bone meal. The
analysis made by Professor Huston shows
the following:

Soluble I'hos. Acid per cent

Reverted " " . . . .3.0S per cent

Insoluble " " 5.04 percent

.\mmonia(H:t N) 10.40 per cent

Potassa IK' O) 0.56 per cent

We have made free use of it in our
liquid manure and found it excellent. Its
decomposition causes a strong smell, and
would make it hardly desirable to use in
a mulch, but in the liquid a little sul-
phate of iron will alleviate the smell
considerably, and at the same time bind
and conserve the ammonia. I think it

will prove a valuable manure to mix with
the soil in the preparation of same. It
comes in sacks of 200 pounds and is
cheaper than bone meal.

Fumigation.

Other work that may be classed as
routine, is fumigation. We use entirelj'
the Rose Leaf Tobacco Extract manufac-
tured at Louisville. It is applied in vari-
ous ways, but with the same object, to
vaporize the nicotine it contains. Paint-
ing it on a heating pipe has been of late
strongly recommended and is a verv con-
venient way. but it often needs a sprink-
ling with water, to renew and increase
the extract of the nicotine. This tobacco
extract is very effective and is never in-
jurious, as tobacco smoke often is, and be-
sides does not leave an}- tobacco odor on
the flowers as does the smoke.

.\nother essential work that never
should be neglected is the fumigation
with sulphur, by mixing flowers of sul-
phur with lime, and painting it on the
heating pipes. Besides being death to
fungus, it rather shows a beneficial effect
on the growth of the plants when used
mildly. Too much will spoil the opening
buds and discolor the flowers.

Newer Carnations.

Mr. .A. M. Herr in his essav on New-er
Carnation.s is a little too severe on the va-
riety Mrs. Bradt, by saying it has an im-
mense fine bloom on a "very" weak
stem. Everybody who grows it will ad-
mit that the stem is hardlv strong enough
to carry the very large flower." This is
especially so early in the season, when
most varieties show weak stems, but im-
proves greatly as the season advances;
and since it is better known how to grow
it, the stem is much stronger. I admit
that the stem is not in proportion to the
flower, but to my judgment this "very"
weak stem as it generally grows would be
amply strong to carry a Flora Hill or any
other large variety, and of many of the
smaller varieties two blooms. The alle-
gation, -'very weak" is a little too se-
vere. Fred. Dorner.

CARNATION EMPRESS.

We have received from Mr. Wm.
Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., blooms of
this new crimson carnation. The color
is remarkably rich, the blooms measure
from two and one-half to three inches in
diameter, are very fragrant, the petals
deeply fringed, and are borne on stems
that are as strong as one could wish. It
is certainly a grand crimson varietv.

We present herewith a view of a house
of this variety as seen at Mr. Swayne's.

We h.we received from Mr. Albert
M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., a, copy of his
printed notes on new carnations. In
them he reviews the leading novelties,
giving his experience with the various
sorts and the result of his experiments.
They certainly are ver\- interesting and
an\'one who wishes may receive a copy
by simply addressing a postal card re-
quest to Mr. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster,
Pa.

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Kennett Square, Pa.

ST. LOUIS, MO.
Trade Falling Off.

Trade in tliis city w.is dull the past week,
nothing of any importance going on except
a few large funeral orders reported by
some of the west end florists. Some of
the stores down town are fjeginning to
cut the prices already and are selling car-
nations at 25 cents per dozen and roses at
50 cents per dozen. The few days of
bright weather we have had made
flowers of all kinds plentiful and all
.signs of holiday prices have vanished. If
the stock keeps on coming in as it has
been there is a good chance of there
being a glut in almost every line.

Prices — Stock,

The best stock in roses can be bought
at |6 and .seconds go at from $2 to f.4.
Good Meteors are very scarce, also first
class Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids
are the most plentiful. Carnations are
also more plentiful now than they have
been for some time. The best Scott,
Flora Hill, Alaska, Jubilee and Day-
break are selling at $5 and $6; others go
at from $\ to I3.

In bulbous stuff there is plenty to
choose from and at low prices. Harrisii
lilies are a little more plentiful and the
same can be said of callas, a great many
of which were u.sed last week owing to
some very large funeral orders. Romans
and paper whites are selling as low as $2,
though some of the very choice flowers
bring I4. Valley is not so good as it has
been and sells at $2, and ^4. In Violets
the supply was equal to the demand,
Californias having the call, and again
selling at|i.5o; double ones, that is the
best, bring Ji: single home grown go at
40 cents, while the southern sell at 25
cents. Smilax is also selling slow at
$12.50 and I15.

Among the West End Trade.

The .-^j-ers Floral Co. report lots of

funeral work since the New Year. Holi-
day business was ver)' satifactory in cut
flowers, plants, and all kinds of greens.
Mrs. Ayers told me they had a very large
wedding for January 20, which will be
one of the swellest of the season, and for
January 12 they will decorate for a tea
party. In decorating the blue room they
will use iSoo Daybreak carnations; for the
red room 300 Meteors and for the pink
room 300 Bridesmaid roses.

Ostertag Bros, say they have been very
busy every day since the holidays with
wedding and funeral decorations. Busi-
ness during the holidays was never better.

The Oughton Floral Co. report business
a little quiet since the holidays, but had a
good trade during the holida\s in all
lines.

Chas. Schonele was not in when I
called, but his able assistant. Miss Rosie,
reports that a few days before Christmas
they thought business would be quiet but
it all came in a rush and all the work
had to be done at once. Greens sold bet-
ter than e.xpected and they sold out
clean.

Geo. Waldbart says that he had a great
rush all through the holiday season.
Mr. Waldbart handles only the best
stock, asks top prices for everything, and
has the best trade in the West End.
"How do you like our new trade paper.
The Review," was asked. "Why, it's
the best of the three."

At Fred. Weber's things looked busy.
Fred, says he is glad the holiday season
is over, as the rush is too great and every-
thing comes at one time. Business since
has been good with wedding and party
orders. Mr. Weber was just reading The
Review as I came in, and I asked him
how he liked it, and he said: "It's just
the paper for the retailer, wholesaler, and
grower, as in every issue you learn some-
thing new."

Miss Newman, at Armstrong's, reports
business very satisfactory duringthe holi-
day season. "Prices were a little high on

cut tJowers, but our customers paid them
for good stock. The sales on pI.^nts and
all kinds of green were better than last
year. Trade since the new year is a little
(|uiet." "How do you like our new paper.
The Review?" '"I think it's the only
paper, and I don't see how any live florist
can be without it."

Mr. J. M. Jordan Retires from Business.

The directors of the Jordan Floral Co.
held a meeting at the office of the com-
pany, S22 Olive .street, January 4, and
elected the following officers: Harry B.
Jordan, Omaha, Neb., president; Mrs. H.
B. Jordan, vice-pre.sident ; Willie E. Jor-
dan, secretary and treasurer; John W.
Kunz, manager. Mr. J. M. Jordan will
retire from active service in the business.
Mr. Jordan is now nearly seventy vears
of age, and is one of the best-known
florists in the country. He is president
of the Hail Association, and at one time
president of the S. A. F. The retirement
of Mr. Jordan will no" doubt be a great
surprise to his many friends all over the
country, but owing to his late illness, and
by the ffRvice of his physician, will give
the business cares over to his sons and
live in retirement the rest of his days.

Personal Items.

Mr. Carew Sanders left for Florida last
w'eek to spend the winter months. Mr.
Sanders reports that he will not lie back
until the flowers bloom in the spring.

Arthur Ellison has returned to the city
from the east, after being gone about a
year, and has taken charge of the down
town establishment of Ellison & Tesson.

William Lingenbrink will leave for
the Klondike the latter part of January
with a party of friends, including Alex.
Wilson, brother of J. S. Wilson, of Chi-
cago. Billy expects to return late in the
fall with lots of gold and open one of the
finest floral establishments in St. Louis.

I am glad to note that our friend, Wil-
liam Scott, is out and well again, as his
notes in The Review are always read
with interest by all the florists and are
very beneficial especially to the grower.

Club Meeting.

The club meeting on Thursday this
week will be a large one. The "Shaw
medal" has been finished and will be
presented to the winner, Mr. Luther
Armstrong, of this city. J. J. B.

WASHINGTON.

The springlike ,weather of the past
week has been the cause of an enormous
quantity of stuff coming in, and the
quality the very best, carnations being
especially fine. The past week has been
unusually quiet, with very little demand
for flowers of any kind.

One or two stores down town have com-
menced the bargain days and a placard in
the show window announces for that day
roses will be 50 cents per dozen, car-
nations 25 cents per dozen. We all know
how people will rush for bargains, but
this scheme once drew well, not now.
"Why," said a lady to me, "do you
know the roses fell to pieces before I
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pa\- the regular price and get them
fresh." Of cour.se they would.

Despite the ghit prices remain firm.
Beauties, Ji to'j6; La France, fii to |5;
Briiles, $i to $y. Kaiserin, $i to f3;
Meteors, $i to $2; Bridesmaid, f.1 to I3
per dozen; carnations, 50 cents per dozen;
violets, I [.50 to f2.oo per hundred.
Although all bulbous stuff and plants im-
ported should bring belter prices on ac-
count of the new duty imposed by the
Dingier Bill it has been found impossible
to realize other than the old prices. Violets
are showing up fine and in quantitj- the
past week, but nnist still be scarce since
the fakir has not as yet put in his appiear-
ance on the street with them.

\V. H. K.

TORONTO.

Business Conditions,

As might be expected, since New
Years trade has not been quite so brisk,
although a fair amount is being done, es-
pecially in designs, there having been
several funerals to which a great number
were .sent. Parties and receptions are
also still in vogue, though to a lesser ex-
tent. The stores are making some very
pretty shows in their wimlows. I noticed
a bunch of Dunlop's new rose "Lady
Dorythea", in his window the other day
looking very distinct and fetching.

Directors of Hort. Society Meet.

The directors for 1S97 of the Horticul-
tural Society held their la.st meeting on
Saturdav evening last, 'to prepare their re-
port for presentation at the annual meet-
ing to be held on the ]2th inst. The dis-
cussion was lively ami lengthy and did
not conclude until nearly 11 o'clock.
The society has made excellent progress
during the past year, and from all appear-
ances will gather impetus as it grows, and
as the directors gain more experience in
the workings of it. There is a big un-
cultivated field to exercise their faculties
on. and though it may take years before
our present ideals are realized, strict and
earnest attention to the business in hand,
with eyes on the goal ahead will work
wonders.

Mr. Dunlop Entertains.

A most enjoyable evening was spent at
Mr. J. H. Dunlop's residence last Thurs-
day, the occasion being his annual dinner
to his employes. The bountiful dinner
provided was put "out of sight" in a
truly marvelous fashion, after w^hich vari-
ous little speeches, songs by Mr. \V. Law-
rence, the foreman, (who by the by is as
much of an expert at singing as he is at
growing roses), and nmsic from a grapho-
phone were indulged in. It was morning
before the jolly party broke up; with the
exception of one, the party was the same
as last year.

A New Market Association.

Great efforts are being made now to
improve the old St. Lawrence market,
and an influential, and go-ahead market
association has been formed for the pur-
pose of pushing the matter and bringing

it before the City Council and Provincial
Government. Improvement is badly
needed in this line. The market florists
have been able to do very little since the
fall on account of bad weather, their
stalls being virtually out doors. E.

INDIANAPOLIS.

A Quiet Business New Years.

New Years Imsiness was comparatively
quiet, a few receptions among the clubs
and some private houses. Outside of
these no activity was shown, whatever.
The weather was fine. Since the holidays
trade has been very dull, very few recep-
tions and entertainments taking place.
Carnations and roses consequently are
getting more plentiful and lower in
price.

Indianapolis Florist Club.

The January meeting of the Indianap-
olis Florists' Club was held at "F'air-
banks" liy the invitation of Mr. Bert
Stanlev, the florist of the resort. A good
many memliers were present to see the
new officers installed in their respective
offices. A vase of F;velina carnations at-
tracted everyone's attention. They were
sent by Mr. R. Witterstaetter, of Cincin-
nati. It was given the club's certificate
of merit by a unanimous vote. The
flowers came in perfect condition.

A discussion was started regarding the
duties on bulbs, etc. Mr. Langstaff, of
Deaf and Dumb Institution, wanted a
petition to be sent to Washington that
the duty on all bulbs, nursery stock, etc.,
be taken off, but he hardly had finished
when some of our old commercial men as
Wiegand, Cornelli, Bertermann, and
others gave him to understand that the
duty was all right and some wanted to
see it 50 per cent, instead of 25 per cent.

Resolutions were requested to be sent
to the Board of Public Works for the ap-
pointment of a city forester to have gen-
eral supervision of all trees planted and
also the preservation of old landmarks
and other details, the Superintendent of
Parks to be his superior and to work in
conjunction with the park officers. By
the way, the park commission appointed
about two years ago, is put out by the Su-
preme Court of the state and all the
work done by the commission will have
to be gone over again by the Board of
Public Works. This is progress with a
big P. What valuable time is being lost
by the process of law. Not law, but
politics, I am afraid is at the bottom of
the whole business.

The comnnttee on securing a perma-
nent club room reported, but it was con-
tinued for a further lookout for a suita-
ble location.

The State Board of Agriculture sent in
a request for a committee to revise the
premium list for the coming fair, but this
being business for the State Association,
a committee was appointed to work in
conjunction with and make recommenda-
tions to the state meeting later in the
month.

The question came up regarding the
entertainment of the state society, the
general opinion was that a good substan-

tial banquet or other first class entertain-
ment should be given. Proper arrange-
ments were ordered made. The report of
the secretary and treasurer for the year
showed a good sized balance in the
treasury.

After the meeting, a well set table dec-
orated in fine shape with plants and
flowers, was prepared for the members by
Mr. Stanley. The compliment was Very
much ajijireciated by everyone present.

Meeting of State Association.

The secretary of the State .Association
is sending out invitations to the state
meeting, v.diich will be held in the State
Horticultural Rooms, State House,
Thursday, Jan. 20th, 2 p. m. and 7 p. m.,
a banquet follo%ving late in the evening.
An exhibition, free to the public, will be
held from 3 to 5 p. m. Plants and
flowers for exhibition are solicited.
Certificates will be awarded to all deserv-
ing exhibits.

Notes,

The seed stores report the best business
they ever had in greens, with prices
ranging lower than usual.

Huntington iV: Page, seedsmen, have
leased an additional storeroom, putting
in a new plate gla.ss front, twenty-six
feet wide, making the most elegant front
in the square. They are getting ready to
do a great spring business, their old room
not lieing nearly large enough for lively
trade.

A good sized delegation is being formed
to attend the American Carnation Society
meeting ill Chicago. W. B.

CHICAGO,

Annual Meeting of Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the Horticultural
Society of Chicago was held at the Sher-
man House last Saturday afternoon.

President Chadwick's annual report
was an interesting resume of the work of
the year, showing the progress that has
been made and outlining work for the
future that will still further enhance the
usefulness of the societj'. Among the
possibilities noted was that of securing
space in the proposed exposition building
on the lake front for the annual exhibi-
tions of the society. The report of
Treasurer Rudd was very gratifying,
showing a balance in the treasury of
$1,878.93.

There were no less than forty-eight ap-
plications for membership in the society'.
All were acted upon favorably and the
membership list was materialh- length-
ened.

The sum of $50 was appropriated as a
contribution to the fund to entertain the
visitors to the convention of the Ameri-
can Carnation Society next month. An
invitation from the Carnation Society to
the members of the Horticultural Society
to view the display of carnations at the
time of the convention was accepted.

Officers for 1898 were elected as fol-
lows: Wm. H. Chadwick, president; E.
G. Uihlein, first vice-president; H. G.
Self ridge, second vice-president; E.
Wienhoeber, third vice-president; W.

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C. Egan, secretary; W. N. Rudd, assist-
ant secretary and treasurer. The three
vacancies in the executive committee
were filled by the election of Messrs. P.
J. Hauswirth, W. N. Rudd. and Edgar
Sanders.

Steps were taken looking to the pre-
sentation to -Mr. Rudd of a suitable testi-
monial in recognition of his invaluable
services as manager of the annual exhibi-
tions.

The society starts the new year under
very favorable auspices, and there is
every indication that the report for 189S
will be even better than that for 1S97.

Florists' Club.

This Thursday evening is ladies' night
at the I'lorists' Club and the following
program will be rendered:

Song — Only a Kose Bud.

ciAiB quartette:

Clia.s. W. McKellar, First Tenor: E F. Win-
lerson. Second Tenor: E. H. Kissell, Baritone:
■Chas. H. BallutT. Ba-s.
•.;. Piano Solo— The Last Greeting. K'n/:.

Miss Maud Grant.

3. Soprano Solo— The Bird and the Rose.

Miss Inez C. Stromback. J/orrorls.

4. Violin Solo— Traum der .St-nnerin Liifntxkij.

Miss Alda Grant,
o. Piano Solo— Awakening of the Lion.

Miss Amanda Blumenthal. dt Koutski.
<i. Tenor Solo— Qut-en of the Earth. PinKitii.
Mr. George Mason.

7. Violin Solo— Cavalina. ^^fi-

Miss Mary Belle Smith.

8. Recitation— Selected.

Miss Honore Wolf.
•9. Trio (Two Violins and Piano)— Largo.

Jkditld.
Mi.sses Alda Grant. Mary Belle Smith.
Maud t;rant.
HI). Recitation— Selected.

Mr. J.T. Anthony.
11. Song— Mamie Reilly.

Club Quartette.

The Market.

There is the usual reaction after the
holidays though some find trade better
than usual at this season. The demand
from local buyers is especially light, but
there is no suq^lus of good stock. Prices
are easier, especially on the lower grades.
The dark, rainy weather has, of course,
not improved the quality.

Various Items.

The Rogers Park Floral Co. have
moved to 51 Wabash avenue, room 210,
and are busy fitting up their new
■quarters.

Mr. Flint Kennicott was threatened
with pneumonia last week and was con-
fined to the house for several days. He is
now attending to business again.

Mr. W. Kirkham, of Maywood, has
also been on the sick list.

ROCHESTER,

Society Helps the Florist.

In the last days of the old year, parties
and receptions were of frequent occur-
rence; several every da)-. Large orders
for funeral work also happened to pour
in, so that all of our retailers were ex-
tremely busy, especially on Friday and
Saturday, when New Years orders had
to be ready for delivery. Owing to the
fact that an additional demand was cre-
ated by these party decorations and the un-

usual heav)- call for funeral designs. New
Years week proved to be a very profitable
one for the storemen; otherwise some of
them might have felt inclined to grumble
liecause the regular New Years trade
really does not now amount to very much,
compared with the sales of years gone
by, although (juite a large number of
flower boxes and made-up baskets had to
be delivered and the plant trade for that
day was much better in some quarters
than last year. Again it must be said
here that flowering plants were preferred
and it is lucky for those growers who are
prepared to meet this increasing demand.
A fine lot of cinerarias in 6-inch pots
were e.xposed in one of the stores; Be-
gonia incarnata apparently were not all
disposed of at Christmas; fine cyclamen
in all sizes, are quite plentiful; pans of
hyacinths and valley sold readily and the
limited number of azaleas was quickly
disposed of wherever offered. The gen-
eral scarcity of cut flowers may possibly
have helped the sale of flowering plants,
to some extent, for in many instances
the storemen suggested and recommended
them to would-be flower buyers, but
withal we cannot deny the evidently in-
crea.sing taste for blooming plants, pro-
vided they are good, well flowered speci-
neus; poor or indifferent stock does not
sell at all.

Favorable Condition for the New Year.

Compared with Christmas we surely
had more favorable weather for deliver-
ing goods on New Years, although it was
not warm. The extreme precautions in
packing were not needed this time, the
thermometer registering about 20°, and
we are quite used to delivering even the
softest plants in .such ordinary freezing
weather, so there was no complaint what-
ever from recipients of goods, to my
knowledge. Severe cold was upon us
again by noon Jan. ist, but Monday was
moderate in turn. Just after this date
more debutantes' parties have been on
the program. Other social events are
booked for the middle and end of the
week, so it is likely that every florist in
town will begin the new 3'ear with plenty
of work; may these favorable conditions
prevail throughout the year. A prosper-
ous New Year to all.

Scarcity of Stock.

The scarcity of flowers in general con-
tinued throughout the week and no great
supply is in view for the near future as
yet. The demand has been very good,
everything was used up clean daily. The
weather is quite mild, we had several
sunn}' days, which greatly assisted in
bringing along some of the roses, carna-
tions and violets, but withal, there is not
near enough to go around. Consign-
ments from near-by towns are bought up
quickU- on arrival and prices have not
come down, excepting a slight decrease
in carnations, of which the supply is
fairly good.

The first lilacs of the season were seen
here this week, both in a cut state and as
pot plants. They are several weeks be-
hind last year's, but are superior to them
in size of bunches and are also hardetied
ofT better. For the past two seasons

lilacs were a fairly well paying article in
this city. This winter the quantity of
plants bought for forcing has been
douliled with several of our local grow-
ers and it is more than likely that there
will be .some disappointments in these
quarters before spring.

A Pretty Novelty.

Nice bushy little plants of Agathaea
crclestis, the blue daisy, in 5-inch pots and
full of flowers were considered a novelty
for the holidays; the public seems to take
kindly to it. Tliough a verj- old plant,
we seldom meet them in late years, but
as the list of flowering plants in midwin-
ter is not very extensive, I mention it
here; perhaps in other cities, where
someone is constantly on the lookout for
suitable Christmas plants, the agathiea
will also be appreciated. They are not
expensive or hard to handle, and there is
profit in growing them at 50 cents or even
less. Only a small quantity was grown this
year, merel}' enough for a trial, but prep-
arations are now under way to have a
better supply and larger specimens for
next winter. K.

CLEVELAND.

Trade Continues Satisfactory.

Business has been very good since the
holidays, nearly all the stores having had
a good .share of work of one kind or an-
other, sufficient to use up pretty much
all the stock of good flowers offered. Of
course prices, both wholesale and retail,
have dropped from their lofty Christmas
altitude, so that ordinary people can reach
them without the aid of balloons.

Stock— Prices.

Carnations average about $1.00 to $1.50
per hundred. Roses have been running
at from $^ and %$ to about. $S for first
grade teas. Harrisiis have been quoted at
|i per dozen. Outside of the.se, it is
rather between hay and grass, as the last
chrysanthemums are now gone, and
Dutch bulbs (at least of good quality) are
not yet in. At retail carnations sell at
from 35 cents to 60 cents and roses at
from |i to $2 per dozen, according to
quality.

The weather has been greatly improved
since tlie holidays and flowers should im-
prove very shortly in quality as well as
show an increa.se in quantity with the im-
provement in weather conditions.

An Extensive Decoration.

A very extensive decoration was one re-
cently done by A. Graham & Son, at the
Roadside Club, upon the occasion of the
"coming out" of a debutante. Great
quantities of Christmas greens of various
kinds were used, in addition to a profu-
sion of palms. Lilies and roses were the
principal cut flowers used, besiiles a lot of
azaleas in bloom. Nemo.

Richmond, Ind. — Beach & Co. have
moved their cut flower store from the
Wescott Hotel to Main street, between
9th and loth streets.

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COPVBIGHT 1897.

"The fungous foes of the farmer'' is
the title of a pamphlet by Prof. Byron D.
Halsted, of New Brunswick, N. J., and
issued bv the Department of Agriculture
of the state of Pennsylvania. It treats of
tlie fungous foes of root crops, of large
and small fruits, of vegetable fruits and
vegetables. There are illustrations of
youn,g cabbage plants affected by club-
root, of .scabby potatoes, of beet leaf
showing the leaf-spot, of wax beans at-
tacked by anthracnose, of tomato leaf af-
fected by spot, and of a cucumber de-
stroyed l)y anthracnose. Any resident of
Pennsylvania can probably obtain the
pamphlet free on application to Thos. J.
Edge, Secretary Department of Agricul-
ture, Harrisburg, Pa.

The Floral Calendars published by
Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., are cer-
tainly very pleasing. The decorative ef-
fects are obtained b}- arranging flowers
and foliage in the positions desired and
then photographing same. A half-tone
engraving from the photograph gives the
necessary plate to print from. A design
that particularly pleases us is one show-
ing a graceful tracery of vines all over the
calendar, with a feathery palm leaf in one
corner. And the arrangement of long-
stemmed chrysanthemums between the
days of the week is a very pretty conceit.
Judging from the samples submitted Mr.
Long purposes to sell these calendars to
floiists who \vi.sh to issue a pretty adver-
tisement to their customers. For this
purpose they are much superior to the
usual lithographed calendar, as they are
true to nature and original in conception.

We have received from Harlan P.
Kelsey, Boston, Mass., samples of galax
leaves in various sizes and colors and a
quantity of the Partriilge Vine (Mit-
chella repens). The Partridge Vine
is certainly very pretty with its
bright red berries, and could be
made a very effective decorative mateiial.
We think it was not more than live or six
years ago that Mr. Kelsey sent us a small
quantity of the galax leaves with the in-
quiry as to whether they could not be
made use of bv- florists. \Ve replied that
■we thought they could, but we had no
idea that the demand for them would de-
velop to the wonderful proportion that it
has. The trade in galax leaves now runs

into the millions annually and we ques-
tion whether any similar decorative ma-
terial has so quickly attained such wide-
spread popularity as the galax leaves.
Uses for these leaves have been discov-
ered of which the introducer did not
dream and the indications seem to be
that the use of this material will be still
further extended.

We learn that the park commission-
erns of Buffalo, N. Y., were so short-
.sighted and narrow-minded as to dismiss
from the service of the commission, with-
out giving any reasons whatever, Mr.
William McMillan, who was superinten-
dent of the Buffalo parks for tweiit}--six
years. The reason for this abrupt ilis-
missal is, undoubtedly, Mr. McMillan's
frankness in discussing the various pro-
jects advanced by the park commissioners
who, of course, were men totally unfa-
miliar with the requirements of the case
and who were, undoubtedly, largely in-
fluenced by political considerations. Mr.
McMillan had attained a national reputa-
tion as one of the ablest park superinten-
dents in the country, and it certainlj- was
not for lack of ability that he was thus
treated by the Buffalo commissioners. It
is pleasing to note that the Buffiilo papers
are verv out-s])oken in the matter, up-
holding Mr. jVicMillan and deprecating
the action of the commissioners. This
case emphasizes our frequent former
statements to the effect that it is the duty
of everyone intere.sted in horticulture in
anv of the larger cities to use whatever
influence he ma}- possess to counteract
the tendency towards the abuse of politi-
cal power in our park systems. If our
organized bodies of horticulturists in our
large cities would fully e.xercise the
power that their organization gives them,
they could largely neutralize the work of
the politician.

The uniformly favorable reports on
the Christmas trade of 1897 are certainh'
verv cheering and indicate that the pres-
ent season may develop into something
as good as the best of past years. The
call for blooming plants at the holidays
seems to be growing in all sections of the
country, and it would £eemingl_\- be wise
for the florist to study more closely this
department of the business. While the
plants are more difficult to deliver than a
fjox of cut flowers the stock is not so im-
mediately perishable and can be carried a
week or more by the dealer. The
development of the plant trade at Christ-
mas will undoubtedly assist materially in
adding to the returns to the florist at that
season. For those who wish cut flowers
will buy them anyway as a rule, while
the presentation to the general public of
something le.ss perishable, but even
more attractive to many, cannot fail
to increase the total sales, and this
is, of course, desired by all. Another
pleasing feature of the holiday trade
is the apparent tendencv- of the pub-
lic to use flowers freely during the whole
w-eek, which if continued w-ill hold prices
at a comfortable figure for some little
time after Christmas. In spite of the very
high prices, extra fine Beauties seem to
hold first place in roses and to continu-
ally grow in favor. Many buyers seem

to prefer a half dozen fine Beauties to a
dozen other high grade ro.ses of the tea
type. Evidently the Beautv has not yet
been overdone as to i|uantity and the
capricious character of this rose as to-
producing good blooms will probably al-
ways prevent any very great surplus of
high grade flowers. The rose grower
who can thoroughly master the growing
of this rose, and be sure of a cut of good
flowers at the right season, and enough
of them from a given space, will have
something better and more reliable than
a Klondike claim.

We question whether any other busi-
ness has experienced a greater propor-
tionate expansion during the last ten
years than that of the florist. And that
there will be an equal, or greater, expan-
sions during the next ten there can
be no doubt. But the methods of ten
years ago will not avail now. The trade
is .so ditl'erent from what it was then that
it may be called practically a new busi-
ness. Conditions have changed, and are
still changing, and those who would
keep to the front must change with them.
Modern methods both in growing and
selling the products of the greenhouse
must be fully made use of. Well di-
rected and judicious expense is an in-
vestment that will return good earnings.
Not so many years ago new boxes were
considered too expensive to use in put-
ting up flowers for customers. Now, the
ou'y florist who does not have new boxes,
for the purpose, is one whose retail trade
amounts to but little. Not so long ago
flimsily constructed greenhouses were
considered cheap because the investment
was small, and now no grower will at-
tempt to make such houses profitable.
He builds well, not because he has-
the money to spend, but because he
finds good construction is the cheapest
in the end. and that with first-class houses
he can make the larger investment pay a
vast sight more than he can the smaller
investment in the cheaper (?) houses. Not
so many years ago few j'reenhouses were
fitted with the labor-saving ventilating
apparatus now considered absolutely es-
sential in a modern house. And this ap-
paratus is more than labor-saving. It
makes possible a control over tempera-
ture and atmcspheric conditions that
could not be had without it, no matter
how much hand labor was devoted to it.
No florist can now aff'ord to be without it.
Note the big ranges of houses now cared
for, and well cared for, by small forces of
men. Under old methods it w-ould take
double or treble the number. That is
w-herethe .saving comes in. That is where
old methods are expensive as compared
with new ones, even though the modern
methods compel a larger original invest-
ment. It paj-s to have good houses, good
tools and good help. Have half the
quantity and have it good, rather than
double the quantity and half the quality.
It will prove a more profitable investment
under present conditions.

Send in your advertisements of help
wanted and situations wanted. Where
they do not exceed five lines in length,
( .seven words to a line ) we will insert
them free.

Janlakv 18. 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

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NEW YORK.

Florists' Club Meeting.

Monday. January lo. may be marked
the epoch of a great revival in the club's
interest; the exhibition, the attendance
and the general feeling was one of new
life and earnest work for the future, not
that the pa.st has slumbered, but rather
that the spring time had come and that
new leafage, new buds, new flowers, were
awakening. Truly the new year has
opened auspiciously, the Plumb has ri-
pened and taken on bloon).

Mr. Henshaw in a felicitous speech in-
troduced the incoming officers, and the
officers m.ide their initial bow and
thanked the members for the honor con-
ferred upon them and promised to live
up to their obligations. By some tnis-
tinderstanding. Messrs. Weathered and
Young both expected the other to make
the twin speech; the former gentleman,
who is as full of warmth as his boilers
and as responsive, escaped from the di-
lemma with an usual witty speech. Mr.'
May moved a heartj' vote of thanks to
the outgoing officers, which was unani-
mously accor<led.

;\Ir. William Plumb, the incoming
president, then assumed his duties. At
the sound of the gavel, however, Mr.
Morris, (of aldcrmanic fame), rose to a
point of order, and in a very eloquent
speech, presented him with a very hand-
some gavel made from a tree cut from
Washington's historic home at Mt. Ver-
non and presented to the club in the
"rough" by Mr. Franklin A. Whealan,
gardener at the above place, which the
members of the clul) had mounted in
silver and the following engraved upon
same

MouxT Vernon, 1S98.

Presented by

The New York Florist Club,

From Members.

Mr. Morris added that as it w-as made from
American hickory, he hoped it would
jiTaft itself upon the English Plumb. Mr.
Plumb in his reply said that the co-opera-
tion of members was needed to anneal the
compact and perfect the union.

Mr. Weathered made a motion that a
silver and bronze medal be added to the
club's awards. Mr. May made an amend-
ment that certificates be awarded to all
novelties and meritorious exhibits. Mr.
Taylor made an amendment that the
club's former rules govern the awards.
Carried.

Treasurer's report revealed the fact that
there were 167 members and that the
treasury had a credit of ^(409. 28. There
were 12 new members proposed, to be
acted upon the next meeting. It was
decided to have the usual annual dinner
to cost Js per member. All wishing to be
present should notify the secretary, Mr.
John Young, and enclose check for
ticket. To facilitate matters for the com-
mittee the following gentlemen gener-
ously consented to act; Chas. Weather-
ed, chairman, John Taylor, Ernst
Asmus.

After the meeting President Plumb in-
vited the members to partake of a colla-
tion to commemorate the event for which

he was the happy recipient. AttL-r a
hearty vote of thanks and the singing of
"he's a jolly good fellow" a move-
ment to adjourn was reluctantly carried.

Exhibition.

There were four entries for the club's
gold medal and all of them were very
meritorious. Mr. C. W. Ward, as usual,
came forward with an excellent collec-
tion of carnations of the following vari-
eties shown in vases of fifty each: Gen.
Maceo, dark maroon; Mrs. James Dean,
pure silver pink; John Young, pure
fringed white; White Cloud, white, shell-
petalled; Mrs. G. M. Kradt. white,
striped red; Blush, white slightly tinted
pink; New York, cerise, very free bearer;
Bon Ton, scarlet, very distinct; Flame,
scarlet.

W. A. Manda exhibited the following
pot plants, Abutilon Savitrii, a green and
while variegated variety, like Souv. de
Bonn, but much more distinct and likely
to prove an excellent bedder; Cypripedi-
um Media superbum, a hybrid between
C. Spicerianum and C. hirsutissimum,
very pretty and distinct; Salvia Golden
Gem, a dwarf golden foliage variety;
Sa.xifraga sarmentosa tri-color a very
pretty rock-work plant.

Mr. William Plumb showed an excel-
lent collection of fancy carnations wfiich
were nnich admired. H. C. SteinhofT, of
Hoboken, exhibited a collection of well
flowered and grown azaleas in the follow-
ing varieties: Deutsche Perle, Verviene-
nana, Van der Cruyssen and Simon Mard-
ner.

R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, Ohio,
showed his white carnation, Evelina. It
appeared in grand condition, showing its
good shipping qualities, and received
high commendation. Frank Miquet,
Patchogue, L. I., showed an unnamed
seedling, a cross between Scott and Day-
break, a sensation as a carnation; stem
two feet long, erect and carrying a
flower nearly three inches across; a beau-
tiful cerise red, lighting up beautifully in
the artificial light.

Points were awarded to the competitors
for the gold medal and the following
were the committee on award: J. N. May,
chairman; Alex. Burns. J. M. Keller,
Julius Roehrs, P. O'Mara, Laurence
Hafner.

American Institute.

What will prove a very interesting pro-
gram has been arranged for the coming
sessions of the Horticultural section
of the American Institute, and prac-
tice and theory will go hand in hand.
Last Wednesday the first exhibition was
held and the program a "Display of Nov-
elties in Roses" brought out some ex-
tremely good exhibits. In the evening
Dr. N. L. Britton delivered his lecture on
"Roots and Stems." which was nuich en-
hanced by the stereopticon illustrations.

The program for the future will be as
follows, the exhibitions to take place at 2
o'clock in the afternoon and the lecture
at 7:30 p. m:

February 9, orchid exhibition. Lee
ture on "Mimicry and Fertilization of Or-
chids;" illustrated by over 400 colored
charts by Mr. C. H. Atkins. March 9,

carnation exhibition. Lecture on "Leaves
and Flowers," by Dr. N. L Britton; illus-
trated by stereopticon. April 13, display
of forced vegetables. Lecture by Cor-
nelius Van Brunt. May 11, exhibition of
flowering shrubs. Lecture by Dr. N. L.
Britton, "Flowers, Fruits and Seeds;" il-
lustrated bv stereopticon. June 8, exhi-
bition of fruits and flowers, general dis-
cussion, Messrs. Siebrecht and Henshaw
taking part.

Among the Retailers.

If the store men are not making money
these days, no one is, in the florist busi-
ness, and for why you ask. Well, sir,
" 'tis pity, 'tis, 'tis true," and the reason
is that flowers are plentiful and cheap,
and if trade is only fair they ought to be
coining money, but don't you go and ask
them, because they will tell you I wrote
this after I went home from the Forists'
Club meeting, which I didn't. Anyway,
trade ought to be on the mend by this
time, the reaction after the holidays
ought to be nearly over, so cheer up. there
is a good time coming. There is Easter,
and there is Christmas, too. It will soon
be round again, so don't put on a martyr
expres.sion, because it won't deceive the
wary wholesaler, for. in the parlance of
Chuck Connors "he's on to you."

One of the events of the «eek was a
ball given by Mrs. H. P. Whitney at their
home. The decorations were of a very
elaVjorate .style, bordering on the mag-
nificent, and Mr. J. H. Troy, manager tor
the Rosarv Co., had the contract for the
w^rk, which was fully up to their usual
standard of excellence.

W. H. Brower & Sons won't mind if
you call their store the "old curiosity
shop", because there you will find all the
knick-knacks of the Goddess Flora, be-
sides the regular line of stock flowers
and anything hard to get. Among other
things, I no'.ed there the new roses. Mad.
Chatenay and Mrs. Watson, both of
which will be heard of later. Some
bunches of the sweet Daphne Indica,
jessamine, California violets, sweet peas,
rare orchids, pansies, bouvardias, double
and single, and some of the old favorite
roses Bon Silene and Papa Gontier.
"Yes, we have quite a call for all these
things," I was told in answer to my en-
quiry, "and we find it pays to carry this
miscellaneous stock. Some of our old
patrons look forward to these odd and
seasonable flowers and there is a certain
affinity between our old friends and some
of these old fashioned flowers."

On the Rialto.

Oh, Lordy! Oh, Lordy! how long is the
cry of the wholesaler. "Job wasn't in the
wholesale business, I'll bet a long
stemmed .American Beauty to a frosted
cull," said one man to-day, but that was
just after a retailer had "called him up "
on the 'phone and then "called him
down," so that's excusable.

It is a fact though that trade is un-
usually dull, even duller than ordinarily
after the holidays. Though stuff gets
cleaned up pretty well, for all that there
is no snap or vim to the trade, however,
and roses have sold as low as J20 per 1,000.

The best fancy Beauties realize 75

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cents and the finest stock of Brides and
Maids, 15 cents, Meteors, Testouts rang-
ing slightly higher. Violets are selling
exceptionally low at 50 cents per 100;
seems ridiculous at this time of the year.
Cattleya Tri.Tna; are coming on a little
more freely and range all the way from 25
cents to 50 cents apiece, according to
quality. A few hybrids are putting in ap-
pearance, but tliev seem to have been
warned about the low prices and are lay-
ing back. The be.st Brunners realize 40
cents. White lilac sells fairly well at $1 to
$\.2S per bunch.

Bulb stuff is fairly jilentiful and sold
well to the end of the week. Romans,
paper whites and Harrisii realize only
moderate prices, while tulips have
dropped to I3 and $•, per 100; Von Sions
to #4 per 100. Quite a lot of the pretty
Oncidium tigrinum is to be seen, while
other varieties of orchids are "scatter-
ing." Fancy carnations are realizing
good prices, though not .so high recently.
They are one of the things that never
seem to be o\'erdone.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

The balance of trade is being sustained
in this line at present. Tuberoses are be-
ing shipped and flower and cocos seed is
being received. If my tiotes arrive late
this week you will know it is the conges-
tion at the postoffice from the big editions
of catalogues lieiug mailed from nearly
all the large houses.

Various Notes.

There was a fair attendance at the
meeting of the New York Gardeners'
Societv last Saturday evening in the
Mott Memorial hall. 'Mr. William Scott,
of Tarrytown, President, occupied the
chair, .^fter the regular routine of busi-
ness, Mr. p. R. Pier (you thought 1 was
going to say Pier.son), liut its Pierkovsky
read an interesting and practical paper on
the tuberous rooted begonia and received
a heartv vote of thanks for same.

Mr. H. E. Blauvelt, with the New York
Cut Flower Company, has been on the
sick list, the result of overwork during
the holidays. He also had a long-
stemmed .American Beauty fall on his
foot. I am glad to say he is able to get
around again, however.

J. C. \ aughan, Chicago; R. KauflFman,
Walden, N. Y. ; Frank Mitjuet, Patch-
ogue, L. I., were recent visitors.

Mr. James M. Logan sails for Europe
on a pleasure trip next Saturday perS. S.
Furnessia. Sir. James .\. Penman will act
as grand marshal of the escort corps on
the occasion. Good luck to you, Mr. Lo-
gan.

Mr. L. C. Bobbink has been obliged to
postpone his intended trip abroad for the
present, and was unable to sail on Decem-
ber 29th as expected.

BOSTON.

Exhibition of Mass, Hort, Society.

The Massachusetts Horticultural Soci-
ety held their regular weekly exhibition
to-day. Among the exhibits Mr. John
Mutch, gardener to J. E. Rothwell, Esq.,
Longwood, showed an Odontogblossum

Vuylstekeanum for which rarity he was
awarded the society's silver medal, Mr.
Rothwell says it is' the only plant of this
variety in this country. A fine display
of Chinese primulas was set up by Mr.
Barr, gardener to Mrs. Cheney, Welles
ley, exceedingly well grown and devel-
oped plants for which he took first and
third prizes. Mr. James Wheeler, Brook-
line, showed some very fine primulas and
obtained second prize, and first prize for
single blooms placed on moss in a Hat
dish. These llowers were from Sutton's
strain of seed and all named varieties
which he says come very true from seed.
The liowers are very large and of extraor-
dinary substance. He also exhibited
three' plants of Begonia incarnata type,
improved by Mr. Chas. Sanders, gardener
to Prof. Sargent, and a very decided im-
provement on the old variety. The plant
is of more robu.st liaV>it, and the flowers,
which are very much larger and brighter
in color, are produced in dense profusion.
D. F. Roy, gardener to E. S. Converse,
Maiden, also showed some very nicely
grown primulas. Mr, Thatcher, gar-
dener to John L. Gardner, Brookline, ex-
hibited some finely grown plants of Prim-
ula stellata. W, N. Craig, of Taunton,
exhibited a very fine vase of Freesia re-
fracta altja exceedingly well grown. Mrs.
E. M. Gill, of Medfo'rd, staged Lycaste
Skinneri and some fine Scott carnations.
Mr. Henry Wilde, superintendent for the
Blake Estate, Brookline, exhibited a col-
lection of vegetables including turnips,
carrots, leeks, celery, etc., all of which
were finely grown. Mr. Geo. D. Moore,
of .Arlington, showed some fine Tennis-
ball lettuce for which he was awarded
first and second prizes. Mr. H. R. Kin-
ney, Worcester, showed lettuce and cel-
er)' on which he came third for each ex
hibit. Warren Eustis & Son, Belmont,
exhibited some exceedingly fine celery
for which they were awarded first and
second prizes.

W. C. Winter, Mansfield, showed some
exceedingly good tomatoes (varieties,
Cheniin, May's Favorite and Stone)
which were awarded first, second and
third in the order named, also a gratuity
for a collection of vegetables, Arthur F.
Coolidge, of Cambridge, exhibited some
fine turnip radishes which took first
prize. W. N. Craig, of Taunton, took
first and second prizes for two dishes of
very fine parsley.

Lecture on Fruit Culture.

A lecture was also delivered by Mr. J.
H. Hale, of South Glastonbury, Conn.,
on Fruit Culture, which was well at-
tended. His audience seemed to be very
much interested and at the close showed
their appreciation with a vote of thanks
amid tremendous applause.

A New Store.

Philip L. Carbone, of Boylston street,
Boston, has opened a branch store at
Cambridge, corner of Boylston street and
Harvard square. The store inside is very
handsomely finished in hardwood and
contains a good substantial refrigerator.
This store is a great acquisition to this
part of the town, and let ns hope Mr.
Carbone may find it a good financial in-
vestment.

W. E. Doyle Loses his Pels.

Escaping gas in his store last Thursday
night was the cause of a serious loss to-
Mr. W. E. Doyle. When a clerk opened
the store in tlie morning before him lay-
dead the four large, handsome cats that
have been an attraction for years in Mr.
Doyle's store and were known and talked
about all over the United States. They
had been occupants of the store for
about fourteen years. It is currently
stated that Mr. 'Doyle has been offered
fabulous prices for his large yellow pets,
but always refused to part with them.
Mr. Doyle has received many letters of
condolence over his loss.

The .gas does not seem to have injured
the plants much at present, but in so-
short a time it is impossible to tell
whether they have received muck
damage or not.

'Visitors to the Hub.

Mr. Paul M. Pierson, of Scarborough on
the Hudson, came to look after the busi-
ness of his new store. It was only a
flying visit of a few hours.

Mr. Henry B. Black, representing
Cordlev it Hayes, New^ York, was look-
ing up'the florists in the interests of their
fibre ware in buckets and vases for cut
flowers.

The 'Wholesale Market.

The wholesale market is plentifully
supplied with nearly all sorts of flowers,
which has a tendency to keep the prices
down, but the quality is improving with
the rather better w'eather. Business is
quiet and likely to be for a week or two-
longer. Bulbous plants, such as hya-
cinths, Dutch tulips, narcissus, etc., are
beginning to show themselves and meet
with ready sale. C. H. J.

BUFFALO.

Funeral Work Helps Out.

There has been a decided drop or stop
in the social whirl, and if there is an oc-
casional tlutter it is only one of the last
dying kicks. But this does not prevent
florists from doing business. There has
been of late more than the usual number
of people passing away, and it has called
for many flowers; not so much the old
fashioned designs which with a certain
class are almost obsolete, but violets, or-
chids, Romans and valley have been in
great demand. A week ago carnations
were very scarce; it was dark and dull;
now they are coming in far more plenti-
fully, and of a quality that can't be beat.

The Supply.

Roses that are imported, as well as-
home grown, are of first (|uality. From
George Fancourt, (Bag him, my boy),
conies some excellent Maids, Brides,
and Meteors of quality that will make
even our Canuck friends look to their
laurels. W. J. Palmer & Son are produc-
ing immen.se quantities of the leading
roses, as well as their usual cut of carna-
tions. The cut flower exchange (Sebas-
tian Pickleman, President) are certainly
headquarters for orchids, exhibiting daily
large quantities of Cypripedium insigne.

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Caltleya Percivalianum and Trianse. So
if business is good, we have plenty of
flowers to fill our orders.

Ilannoii & Burr, the old reliable violet
men of Darien, have at last caught up
witli the rather limited procession, and
are now picking fine violets, a little late,
but we are glad to see them still in the
ring.

Notes.

The cbarilv ball held this \-ear in our
West Side .\rmory was a great succe.ss,
socially and financially, but called for no
florist's work of any kind. Too big a
place to begin decorating. The only ac-
cident that was recorded was that in
which S. .\. Anderson was the victim.
In the left turn during a 7-slep he got
tangled up in his partner's dry goods and
fell, fracturing the upper three inches of
his shirt collar.

.After a long delay the contract to erect
the conservatory and other houses which
will constitute the big range of glass at
the South Park is awarded to Messrs.
Ilitchings & Co., of New York. The con-
tract in round figures is $100,000. The
name of Hitchings is sufficient to assure
us that Buffalo will have its money's
worth. Mr. Cowell has gained eleven
pounds in three days. This contract does
not quite complete the design originally
intended, but what is not included will
lie easily obtained a little later on.

It is seldom that any ex-official receives
nuich attention from the press, but Mr.
William McMillan is an exception, show-
ing that he is no ordinary man. What
with guessing what the park commission-
ers are going to do and the future of Mr.
McMillan, our papers daily serve us up a
dish of stuff as unreliable as most news-
paper trash. The latest was that Mr.
McMillan had taken the position of su-
perintendent of the Pittsburg parks. This
was quite a surprise to us and we believe
utterly without foundation. I think Mr.
Mac will first visit the

"Land of brown heath and sbaggy wood.
Land of the mountain and the flood."

which he has not seen for more than a
third of a centurv'. The commissioners
have put their auditor of the board, Mr.
Biothers, in charge of the parks as gen-
eral superintendent for a trial of three
months "to see how it works." The
suboniinate staff remain "as 30U were."

W. S.

BALTIMORE.

Business at a Standstill.

.\fter a bus\- and somewhat prosperous
holiday trade, the reaction has come with
appalling results. Everything is at a
standstill, excepting perhaps the growers
w'ho are now turning their attention to-
wards Easter stuff. When compared
with the gale of prosperity only a .short
while ago the dealers are practically do-
ing nothing, this after-lull proving much
worse for them than the one experienced
before the holidays.

The weather, however, has been all
one could desire and flowers of every de-
scription are plentiful and of first quality,
yet there is little sale for them. Old
stand-bys, such as violets, carnations,
etc., are even dragging.

What has happened that at this season of

the year we should be so cruelly treated?
H'ave the people become satiated on the
flower question, or is it their pocket
books, that are suffering with this indis-
position? That may be the case of some
but what is wrong with those whose cred-
it is still good? They surely are not dead
yet they also say "no flowers." The
above only voices the general experience
and sentiment of the trade since the first
of the year.

An Improvement Looked For.

Next week, however, bids fair to start
the w-heel again as there are already
manv social events booked, such as teas,
receptions and weddings, besides the
regular Germans, which orders, like the
unexpected funerals, arrive at the last
moment, and help out a great deal.

As an afterthought of Christmas would
say the plant trade seemed to surpass it-
self this year. Especially blooming stuff,
such as cyclamens, azaleas, ericas, etc.,
which in arrangement of pot cover, rib-
bon, etc., were quite popular. ( )taheite
oranges, ardisias, araucarias, Farleyense,
and Nephrolepis ferns also sold well.
Hampers were as popular as ever, while
the demand for handle baskets has re-
vived considerably. The pre vailing. shades
seemed to be green and red from the
plant arrangements to table decorations.

Notes.

At a recent Gardeners' Clidi meet-
tng Mr. Paul Binder, of Baltimore
County, displayed photographs of two
beautiful v.ises of his seeilling ch3san-
themums— Lady Harriet, pink; Hy. A.
Parr, Gold Standard, and Robert Halli-
day, yellow; Willobrook, Sherwood, and
James Pentland, white. jNIr. Binder is
quite an experienced hand in the art of
chvrsanthemum hybridization and has
produced many beautiful results.

Mr. M. Rice, of M. Rice & Co , Phila.,
paid us a short visit this week. This gen-
tleman reported his visit here more than
satisfactory, as the Christmas rush has
created quite a demand for florist supplies.
.As a mascot he now wears a white ribbon
instead of a rabbit's foot.

Mr. F. J. Mitchell, of Philadelphia,
also called upon us in behalf of the seed
line. ■

Another visitor was Mr. Benj. Durfee,
of the .American Rose Co., Washington.

It is a current report about town that
Mr. Edwin A. Siedewitz, of Annapolis, is
to run in the next mayoralty race of that
city. Hurrah for "Seide''! May his ef-
forts be crowned with success.

C. F. F.

ST. PAUL.

Market Conditions.

The holiday trade is a thing of the past
and growers aid store men, wholesalers
and retailers seem to be well satisfied over
results. In the first place a week of favor-
able weather before Christmas brought
out an abundance of good blooms. In the
second place the 23rd and 24th were ver\-
favorable for shoppers who came early
and late and bought more freely than for
several years. In the third place Christ-
mas morning dawned bright, clesr and

beatitiful, a most perfect day for deliver-
ing stock, thus expediting matters and
pleasing customers.

The supplv of cut flowers was not
e(iual to the demand, several large ship-
ments being received from Chicago and
Milwaukee. Meteor roses and red car-
nations were in the greatest demand.
.American Beauties were called for fre-
quently though Ji2to $1$ per dozen stag-
gered many would-be buyers. Pink
roses were in good demand, while Perle
and Bride were the least called for. The
best roses retailed at I2.50 to «3 per dozen,
the latter figure being top notch for the
choicest Meteor, Testout, Siebrecht and
Bridesmaid. Carnations sold readily at
75 cents per dozen, a few very choice
ones bringing f i. There was an increased
call for violetsatf3 per 100, while Romans,
paper whites and valley were in good
call at 75 cents to |i.

Increase in Call for Plants.

The greatest increase in sales over pre-
vious years was in potted plants. Every-
thing in the plant line sold well. A
choice azalea selling at #2 to $5 was rarely
turned aside by a customer looking for
something good. Lilies .sold well also,
though that is such a distinctively Easter
plant that many people would not think
of buying it at Christmas. Palms carried
off all honors in the plant line and never
sold better. As a random estimate I would
say that the sale of palms had more than
doubled in value over a year ago. There
was a big trade in greens and, at the last
minute, a shortage in holly, though about
enough to go round

New Year's Trade Keeps Up the Record.

New Year's Day trade was correspond-
ingly as good as Christmas. Charity
ball occurred on New Year's Eve, also a
reception to M. Martinelli, a high church
dignitary — the former calling for a great
many loose cut flowers, the latter for ex-
tensive decorations of holly, green,
palms, etc. Shipping trade has been
unusually brisk, while funeral work in
the city has dropped off somewhat.

A Serious Drawback.

The only serious drawback to the holi-
day business here is the high prices on
loose cut flowers. While a moderate ad-
vance of twenty- five to fifty per cent,
would not be taken amiss by the ma-
jority of buyers, an advance of 100
per cent, or more causes hard feelings
and many a solemn vow not to be
"fleeced again" by the same florist; con-
sequently the trade is boycotted for sev-
eral months afterwards. If the growers,
commission men, wholesalers and retail-
ers would only get together and resolve to
cut and offer only the best fresh cut stock,
not to advance prices unreasonablj', much
good would result, and the trade for
months to come be benefited instead of
injured.

The quality of the stock this year was
better than ever before offered here.
Local growers at any rate did not pickle
their stock, and good blooms were the
rule, not the exception.

\\ . G. Bunde, representing J. C.
Vaughan, is in the city spending the holi-
days with his parents.

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Mr. E. Nagel, of Minneapolis, was a
recent caller and reports a very favorable
business in our .sister city.

Mr. Swanson displayed a very beautiful
basket of cypripediums and ferns neatly
tied with ribbons.

Dr, Schififman has a fine collection of
orchids now in bloom, including some
rare C. Trianiu and C. Schroederi.

X. Y. Z.

PHILADELPHIA,

Business Forecast.

The cut flower market has Ijeen very
quiet since New Years. Prices remain
fairly firm, but the supply exceeds the
demand and in consequence the second-
class stock suffers severely at times. The
large balls being given now, while lav-
ishly decorated with foliage and flowering
plants, do not require many cut flowers.
The German favors are sometimes of
flowers and a few choice roses are often
sent, but large bouquets are not popular
this winter at the private balls.

General business, our own included, is
steadily improving. The depression
through which we have passed in the last
few years is clearl}- .shown by the number
of growers who are willing and anxious to
dispo,se of their places; some to leave the
business entirely, but most of them to im-
prove their facilities for producing else-
where.

1 he retailers, taken as a class, hardly
seem to have .suffered so much, which
would appear to show either that there is
more profit in selling than in growing
plants and flowers, or el.se that the re-
tailers are better busine.ss men than the
growers. I am disposed to take the latter
view. In an admirable paper, written, I
think, for the i.SgS convention of the S.
A. F., Mr. C. W. Ward pointed out that
in times of general prosperity nearly
everyone who attended to his business
made something, while in times of general
depression only the man who had thor-
ough business ability could make ends
meet. This is of cour.se speaking gener-
ally-, there are exceptions to all rules.
Now it seems to me that the growers as a
rule are not nearly such good business
men as the retailers. Many of our very
best growers are woefully careless in their
methods, having only a general idea
whether a given house has or has not
paid. If you ask them the question point
blank, "Did so and so payyou last year?"
they would probably reply, "Well, it
looked well all the season, but the sales
were a trifle slow." In fact a gentleman
who is posted in matters floricultural as-
serted a few days ago that you could count
the growers around Philadelphia on your
fingers, who could tell }-ou certainly just
what a house had produce<l and whether
or not it had paid. I can hardly believe
this possible, but if it is true, little won-
der the retailers have the best chance of
succeeding.

What successful retailer would answer
such a question in a general way? He
knows just what he needs and how much
of it for his normal business. Of course,
if the market offers good stock at a
reasonable price, he itiay speculate a
little when business is likely to be brisk,

but as a rule he knows just where he
stands and acts accordinglj'. Rach grower
should know just what a house costs to
run, add the interest on construction and
on the land, and then grow only what
will pay them a living profit over this ex-
pense.

Notes.

The florist team won their first match
game at ten pins in the Philadelphia
Bowling League, defeating the Zingari
team by 190 pins. Eleven clubs have en-
tered the competition.

I am probabl)' the first floricultural
writer who ever mentioned the consumer
at Christmas, which undoubtedly accounts
for the Review proof reader substituting
"consignor" for "consumer" in my last
letter wherein appears "the consignors (?)
too, received more value for their moiiey
than of yore." J. W. Y.

Trade Dull.

Trade on the whole is very dull. The
notable exceptions are easily counted on
one's fingers' ends. So when we .say the
Harrison Ball at Horticultural Hall was a
blooming success we want to say that
Graham, who Iiad the contract, did the
act creditably to himself and to the pro-
fession. The local papers speak of this
society event in terms of prai,se, and say:
"The blaze of electric lights among the
gorgeous foliage produced a dream of
beauty." Philadelphia cannot squeal at
the condition of trade. It is about as
you will find it all over the east.

Mr. Charles Fox Retires.

Among the business changes announced
at the first of the year, is the retirement
of Mr. Charles Fox from active business.
Mr. I'^ox has been a life-long florist. The
past fifteen or twenty years he has carried
on a lucrative business on North Broad
street. His trade was among the fash-
ionable set of the North end of the city,
where he made a reputation as a skilled
artist in his line. While he leaves the
active walks of life as a bu.siness man of
our craft, we will all remember him as a
most congenial and wholesome friend,
who will still be seen among the florists'
gatherings. May his days of leisure be
blessed with .health and pleasure is the
wish of his many friends.

Club Meeting.

The last meeting of the I'lorists' Club
was of e-xceptional interest. The club
was called on to receive with deep regret
the resignation of Mr. Thomas Cartledge,
as treasurer. Mr. Cartledge, who has
been in poor health for several months, is
compelled to relinquish all work, hence
the step. After reluctantl}- acceding to
his request the club, as a token of his
valuable services, tendered a resolution
expressing the feeling of his many
friends in trade circles.

The sad announcement of the death of
Miss Lily Dean was a surprise to many
present. Evidently but few of the mem-
l>ers knew her personally, but the esteem
in which the Dean family is held here
called forth a resolution expressing to
Mr. Dean the deepest sympathy of his
man}' Philadelphia friends.

Mr. J. Wm. Colflesh was unanimously

elected to succeed Mr. Cartledge as
treasurer.

A resolution introduced by Mr. G. C.
Watson which strongly condemned the
free distribution of seeds by the govern-
ment was adopted l.>y a unanimous vote.

Carnation Exhibit.

In connection with the reading of the
paper on the newer carnations, already
published in these columns, there was an
extensive display of carnation flowers at
this meeting. Following is the report of
the committee on exhibits:

Vour comraUtt e btg to report tliat tbe ex-
hibits comprise a long list of well Kfown varie-
ties, Inclutiing many novelties, in de.scribing
which the committee can scarcely do full justice
in the short time allottccl to them, ancldifttculty
in properly di-stinguishmg the exact color by
arlilicial light.

R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, Cincinnati, O.
— Evelita. white; good calyx: good stem.

Wm. Swayne. Kentieti Square, Pa.— Em-
press, dark maroon: large flowers on good stiff
stem.

Hugh Graham— Vase of fine blooms of well-
known variety \'ictnr.

CM Fick. Phil;delphii.-No. 14, exception-
ally Hne large while: with good calyx: com-
pact flower: also Laura E. Doty, pinU: Kath-
rvne. white, and Mrs C. M Pick. pink.

Stollery Bros.. Argyle Park, Chicago. 111.— One
plant and vase of bloom of new carnation Ar-
gyle: plant seems to be clean, healthy grower:
flower.-s produced on long, stiff stems: bright
darli pink inciilor; large good shaped floweis.

Collection of stellings. H. Weber & Sons,
Oakland. Md.— A numberof which give promise
( f being hrst class varieties: vase of new rose,
Mrs. Robert Garrett, large, delicate pink, fine
form.

Henry A. Niemeyer, Erie, Pa.— Uncle S im,
variegated variety: Pluto, crimson: Goliath,
red: Snow Que n. white: Rob Roy, red.

C. F Baker. Utica. N. Y.— Red Jacket, scar-
let: Oneida, good pink: both full Hne flowers,
and likely to prove good commercial varieties.

E. G. Hill & Co.. Richmond. Ind.— Painted
Lady, large tine dark pinli: exceptionally good:
Psyche, variegated white and pink, large and
full: Seedling No. l.UOU. large pink, full flower.
All these varieiies are exceptionally tine, with
good stems and large blooms.

The Cottage Gardens. Queens. N. Y.— Collec-
tion of ne , varieties, many of which are liUely
to prove valuable additions to our list of com-
mercial kinds, especia'ly Bon Ton. scarlet;
White Clou. I, white; and John Young, another
good white. Other varieties are New York,
crimson seedling; Mrs. Jas. Dean, blush and
scarlet seedling: a particulaily tine collection
in its entirety.

F. A. Blake. Rochdale. Mass.— Vase of scarlet
Bon Ton: on strong stems: tine.

E. J. Weaver. Bird in Hand, Pa.— White;
lightly penciled red: good calyx; givesproraise
of being a good sort.

C. Besold. Mineola, X. Y.— Two vases and one
plant; Mrs. Francis Joost. a large flowered
pink variety; on good stems, plant shows a
clean robust growth.

C. S. Swayne, Kennelt Square, Pa —Sweet-
he;! rt, white, deeply penciled with red.

Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia.— Collect oi of
standard varieties: Flora Hill, white, a fairly
well known variety of the present day; Victor,
pink; Mrs. G. M. Bradt. variegated, good heavy
stem, large full flower; Harrison's white;
Mayor Pingree, .vellow; Lily D3an, large varie-
gated var ety; Jubilee, scarlet; Maud Dean,
blush, with deep pink center.

John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.—
Vase of Alba Superba. large pure white on
long erect stems, well foimed globular blooms:
will undoubtedly become one of our standard
varieties. F.

ORANGE, N. J.

The regular meeting of the New Jersey
Floricultural Society was held in Deck-
er's Hall on Monday night, President
McRorie in the chair. The secretary pre-
sented his annual report, which gave the
society an active membership of eighty-
si.x, and the fi-easurer reported a balance
in the society's favor of I242.50. The

Janitary 13, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

315

BUY YOUR COCOS SEED FRESH

.^sis^'v^

Our main shipment arrives this v eek. $7.00 per 1000 seeds. Write us for special
quotations on large quantities.

ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seed; m-w crop to ;iirive. tin per lOiKi
ASPAVAGUS plumosus nanus Seed; new crop on hand. $10 per HHK)
CANNA Austria: -.ir. mi:, Hfld srown pinces. $3.50 per 100.
CaNiNA Italia: ^iii>ul' ripld-t^rowu piece.s. -17.50 per 100.

.\ll (■tliir le;idiiit' varieties of Canna.s at equally low prices.
SPIRAEA astilboides fluribunda; the best variety for pot plants, in per 100 $4S per 1000. •

BERLIN LILY OF THE VALLEV; selected Dips. $10 per 1000. Per case of 2500 $23.50.
GLADIOLUS The Bride, tio cents per 100, $5 per 1000.
PKARL TUBEROSES; selected long bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference. $7 per 1000.

TO CLOSE OUT.

CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS (Chinese grown).

Slroni,' selected bulbs, line (ov forcm.-, $:!..in per 100. Case of SOJ bulbs for $!>.
If you want oul.v the very brst \ ariciie^ of Florists Flower Seeds, such as Verbenas, .\sters. Sweet Peas. etc.. send to us.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

TELEPHONE CALL 403 18TH ST.

501 & 503 WEST 13TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.

old officers having been iinaniiiioiisly re-
elected there was no change — J. Hayes
being vice-president, George Smith treas-
urer, and Peter Duff secretary.

The reports presented were adopted,
and the president appointed his commit-
tees for the year. The meeting then ad-
journed, and all present re-assembled at
John Churchotise's to partake of the an-
nual spread, about forty members and
friends sitting down thereto. President
JIcRorie officiated as toast-master and a
long list of toasts was (luly honored and
found responsive speakers in Dr. J. W.
Kitchen, Dr. \V. Dodge, G. Bird, George
R. Stagg, \V. A. Manda, \V. Duckham,
.\. Herrington, C. Jones. F. L. .\lkins,
and J. W. Withers. Messrs. Valentine,
'Smith, Bird, and Morrow contributed
largely to the lighter side of the even-
ing's entertainment. The occasion proved
a most enjoyable one to all present and
manifested the existence of much good-
fellowship among the craft located in the
■Oranges. H.

SHORT HILLS, N.J.

The American Bulb Co. (the United
States Exotic Nurseries), sticcessors to
Pitcher & Maiida, are rejuvenating the
place under the able management of
Mr. McFadden. They are working up a
nice stock of young palms, ferns, etc.,
and are making goodly preparations for
the spring trade in all branches of the
business.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

Cn'U.\TIOX WAXTED-I)y a reliable. Industrious
•^ young man In park or private place. Single, -23
years of age; seven years* experience: good refer-
•ences. Address G. care Florists' Review.

ITUATION WANTED— As foreman or propagator.
Good wages or share of profit, .\ddress,

PLANTSMAX, care Florists' Review.

■S^

IIT" ANTED — A sober and industrious young man,
»» familiar with the care of orchids and who can
also act as coachman. German preferred. Wages to
■the right party $>n.m a mouth, hoard and room ; room
heated by hot water. Address Xonh-West, care
Florists' Review.

SITVATIOX WANTED-Toung man, well experi-
enced in growing all kinds of plants, and well rec-
■ommended. would like to have situation with com-
merclal firm or prhate place. Please state wages.
Address Florist, care Florists' Review.

-CITUATIOX WANTED— By a Horlst. as working
*J manager, to execute a new profitable enterprise.
Expenses small, prompt returns, sterling worth.
^Communications confldentlal. At once; east, near
Kew York. C. A. Oher, Gardener, Parsippany, X. J.

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse Haterial.

This ivi'lfi us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth; and from tliis grade all the sap — -
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Expeeienced growers
know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

\Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

'W'AXTED—Ginjd man to care for palms, ferus. or-
» » i-hids. etc. Must be first-class. Address Q. R.,
care Florists" Review.

WANTED— To correspond with a good all round
man for small place. Good home and steady
pl;ice for man after March 1st. Mv man going to
Klondike for gold. Ohio Boy. care Florists" Review.

(J ITUATIOX WANTED— By married man. '^8 years'
1^ experience In England and America. Private or
commercial. Good references. Address

JOHN DVER, Short HlUs, X. J.

^^^ANTEI*— Competent florist for store. Must be
'» i;iiiiilijir with plants. Address Z. M., care
Florist.-'' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— German, first class grower
of roses, carnations, mums and violets, wishes to
change his present situation. Address German, care
Florists' Review.

\\^AXTED— A grower that is cap?.ble of growing
'» general bedding stock: also rooes. carnations,
violets and mums. iD.Oth) feet of glass. Only compe-
tent party need apply. L. E. HItz. Madison, lud.

Tl^ANTED— A successful cucumber grower, under
'» glass and guarantees good crop. I will pay
eighteen dollars per week. Address, Ira Parker, Lit-
tleton, N. H.

SITUATION WANTED-As gardener, by a man of
experience and ability, now disengaged through
death of late employer. Thoroughly conversant with
the management of a gentleman's country estate.
Unexceptional references for ability and personal
character. Address, Gardener, Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED — A practical, successful
grower desires a position as foreman where finest
cut fiuwers are desired. Describe place fully when
replying. Nixon H. Gano, care Florists" Review.

SITUATION WANTED— Having managed cut
flower store for two years with success, I desire
to change position for larger concern by April 1. De-
troit or Cleveland preferred. Please correspond
with :>j Michigan. Florist Review.

"ll^ANTED— A first-class orchid, palm, fern and
»* stove plant grower. Must l)e sober, industrious,
honest and reliable. Address,
MINNESOTA, care Florists' Review.

SITUATION AVANTED— A gentleman thoroughly
understanding every department of the business,
seeds, l)ullis, plants and nursery stock, would like to
represent Some goutl, reliable firm throughout New
Kiiglaud. either on salary or commission basis. A
first-class salesman. Apply Z. Z., care Florists' Re-
view.

QITUATION WANTED— By competent man, in
O florist's store. Competent to take <-harge. Ad-
dress Robert A. Betz. 10 Van Buren Street. Chicago.

WANTED^
VV ANTED-

:^F-FLORIST'S ASSISTANT.^
C^^FLORIST'S ASSISTANT,^
Married man (no children), to work under foreman;
one who has liad some years' experience in greenhouse
work and fruit growing, and one who is willing to
work on farm if required. Steady woik, cottage,
wood, vegetables and milk furnished. Country place.
State wages wanted; references required.

J. J. VanLEUVEN.
Brighton. Livingstone Co.. Mich.

T^/ iT> ^ A T 17— Buy now and save money.

A v/XV O-iiXjXj— 21 Greenhouses, nearly all
modernly built, consisting of fiS.iXtO square ft. of glass,
two acres fertile land. Steam heating plantandgood
water supply, stand pipes, etc. Stocked with roses,
carnations, violets, miscellaneous stock, etc. A good
established retail trade, consuming nearly all the
stock produced. In a city of 4(.i,(HM) inhabitants, in the
eastern states. Will sell for one-half price. Must sell
uu account of other business requiring present owner's
personal attention. For further particulars, address
SSS, care of Florists' Review.

316

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

January 13, 1898.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Endin? January 8, 1898.

Am. Be;iuty.tancy,^'Xtia lon^' stem. euehHOc to 7rt

Am . Beauty, extra, each -oc to 'in

No. 1 each Inc to 20c

" Culls and ordLuai'y

perlOO.. <!.(«Uo T>m

Brides, 1st ■■ 4,(iO to 6 tut

and .:... " - »(wto 4 nn

Bride,smaids 1st '■ . 4.nil to 6,ii()

2nd •• .. i.noto 4.00

Meteors. 1st ■• .. ti.tHi to 10 on

2nd : •• S.ro to 4,00

Testouts. 1st ■■ li.ootolO.oo

3nd __, •• 3.00 to 4.(10

Morgans. 1st '■ 4.oo to ti.OO

2nd ■... •• . 2.00 to 4.00

Cusins, 1st '■ S.OO to .=).00

2nd " 3.00 to 3.00

Perles " ., 2.00 to .=i.00

Carnations ■■ l.ooto 2.oo

fancy "• . 3.(»i to 6.00

Valley •• 3 (lo to 4.00

Roman Hyacinlhs " l.ooto 2.(HJ

Harrisii " . K.oo to 13.00

Violets ■• M to 1.2S

Paper white narcissus " 2.00

Cattleyas " . . 3.i 00 to 50.00

Cypripediums •• 8.00 to 10.00

Smilax •■ .. e.oOtolOOi)

AspaiMKUS •• .. 50.01)

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

Since last retort market has ruled steady,
prices remaining at about the same level
throu^'hout entire period. Volume of business
rather light, but equal to supply in most lines.

Roses seemed to be somewhat weaker
sten m "d tind softer in substance. Most grow-
ers r*'itnrt stocks breaking well and chances of
pr..tsjircti\.- crop being One. Met* ors are. per-
haps thf poorest, save from a few favored ones.
Perles in somewhat sht rt supply. Beauties
getting better color and stem and improving in
cut. Brides and Maids are be^t of all and in
most cases really tip top.

Carnatir)ns seem shortening up. Whites have
been and still are in extremely short supply,
and as a rule sell at an advance over colored
varieties, although dealers generally quote
thtm the same. Scotts are. perhaps, the hard-
est to move, due mcr.' to their own fault than
anything else, as many of them are poor in
many of the essential points that go to make up
a good salable carnation. Good reds are still
shy. Many more Portias To be seen, however.
Tidal Waves are now coming in real good, and
in fair supply, relatively.

Violets more plentiful and prices weakening
in consequence. Lack of fragrance in them is
particularly noticeab'e just now.

Fair supply of other seasonable stock save in
small tine stuff; adiantum at a premium. Un-
favorable weather conditions at present should
prevent any overloiiding during coming week.

A number of important social events should
help local business somewhat, and inquiries
from outside points show that amusement sea-
son is coming it. to life o\er a wide range of
tributary territory.

ST. LOUIS BOWLING CLUB.

The bowling club ri)lled fuiir games of
cocked hat. C. Beyer was high inaii,
with 130; Beneke second, with 123, and
Fillmore third. High single score was
by Fillmore, with 4.S; Weber second, with
44, and Beyer and Bencke a tie for third,
■with 41. The regular ten were present,
and we will continue to roll this game
until the end of January. J. J. B.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

CoDsignment-s of only the best 5tock
solicited.

FIRST-CLASS

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IN \M VARItnr AND
QLANTITY.

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Shipping Orders.

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A till.- ■~I'm1^ mi Roses, Valley,

Carnations, Smilax, etc., uoiniii<.'
in, of which we ciiii ttU orders on
the shoi test notice.

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1612-14-16 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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BEAUTIES.

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CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practicdl Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD ^cIVIcIYIANUS, To^pirs^^

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH

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Our central location enables us lu lill out-of-
town orders a.t short notice.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

By the Thousand.

BY [V1S.il.

Per 100
Double Petunias, nO varieties *I 25

10 New \';irictics this year , l.nO

Nui less than 5 of a kind.

Beg-onias, tlowe rinp.25 varieties $l.nO-',MX)

Geraniums, -n varieties 1.15

Ivy Geraniums, 10 varieties l.nU

Abutilons, Houle de Nel'-'e. Splendens,

(loldcn Fleece and Souv. de Bonn 1.50

Heliotrope, 4 varieties, including Le-

niuin.--. Hvbiid 1. 00

Strobilanthes Dyerianus 1.00

Cuphsea, strar plant 75

Ageratiim, wliiie atnl blue 75

Salvia, \Vm. H.-dman 1.00

GazaniaSplendens 1.50

Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HIGHES, Berlin, N. J.

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when writing advertisers

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Between Broadway and Sixth Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Original Headquarters lor CAR\ATIONS.

GALAX LEAVES and

LEICOTHOE SPRAYS— gJSSJe':"''

Of ;ill wholesale florists— or write the intro-
ducer for free samples iind informatmn.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

1150 Tremont Buildinq. BOSTON, MASS.

"VERBENAS--

The finest eolleciinn in America. :^5 varieties,
evei'y one a gem— mammoth size, striking col-
ors, green as grass and as clean as a whistle.
Rooted cuttings, fiO cts. per hundred: $5.00 per
thousand. Strong plants, full of cuttings, $1.50'
per hundred. Strictly cash with order.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., - Springfield, III.

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317

SPECIAL NOTICE.

JUST RECEIVED— Our stock of Pearl Tuberose Bulbs.

Fine, large bulbs, per 100, $1.10; per l.OOO, $8.00.

76=^78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

HUNTS WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Tiiknit,' etfrct Mrmilay. Jan IT, isys.
Subject to Change Without Notice

We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CABITATIOITS.

Ordinary selectid stock per 100, $l..=)0—

Paacy " 3.00-

BOSES.

Beauties, long per doz., 6 00—

Beauties, medium " " 3 00—

Beauties, short " " 1. SO— 3.00

Brides per lOO, 4.00— 6.00

Katserin • J.Ofr- 6.00

Maids ■• 4.00-6.00

Meteor ■ 4 00-6 00

Perles ■■ 4.00- 6.0O

GBEENS.

.•\spara(-'us per string, .* .60—

Ferns, Adiantum per 100. 1.00—

Ciimmon Fancv. 1,000, l«l..=iO, per 100, 25—

Smilax per doz. , 1 .2.t : per 100, 10.00—

Ivv Leaves per 100, .50—

Gala.K per 10(X), $1..50 " .15—

Wild Smila-x, Parlor Brand ease, 3.7.5—

Wild Smila.N, Medium " .5.50— ..

Wild Smilax, Lart-e " R.OO—

E.xtra line lot nf Wild Smilax now on hand.
]UISCEI>I.A]irE01TS.

Martruerites per 100, .'5—

Mijjiionelte per bunch of 25. 1.00 —

Callas per doz., 1.50—

Harrisii i.no- 2.00

Romans per 100, 3.00-

Paper white Narcissus " 3.00—

Stevia " 1.25—

Valley a " ■'■f"*— , -,

Violets " .'5— 100

All other s»asonable stock at market rates.

Regular ordei s solicited.

Above prices are for good stock. Extra Se-
lected and inferior quality will be charged ac-
cording to its value.
Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade,

h^-r...ClTTINGSf

W The foUouiug oarnatioa cutting's are Hf

y rooted in sand, then iriinspl.inied into W

¥^'»)0d soil, are stroiig and healthy, every w

... euLtini' a irood one: 9.

U'm. Seott and Lizzie Mcuowan, $l.UO per
UIO. $10,00 per 1.000.

Daybreak. ^'2.0t) per UK). $1.=>.00 per (.000.

Coleus. Golden Redder. C. imson Bedder and
20 other jjiind Redders now ready from
stroTiti; top (.uttin^'s. •J'4-infh uots. will
mai.e you lots of cuttings, f 1.00 per 100.
1^10.00 per 1.000.

^ Numed Geraniums, up-io d ut v^irieties,
JH t;»-4-inch pots. ^2 ter 100, ff^O per 1.000.
J^ Salvias, Petunias. Feverfew, Little

A Gem and Begon as. all named. 2'-4-inch
jiots. dt $2 per HXI, t20 per lOOO

J The MORRIS FLORAL CO.

• MORRIS, ILL.

Packed in crates, $3.50
per 100 lbs.

Bouquet Green

Sphagnum Moss SeN'iTb^S-goo^"

Peat *'"" '''"' '^'''^' quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN.

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Jani-arv 18, 1898.

LONDON, ONT.

A Catastrophe Creates Funeral Work.

On Mond?.y, Jan. ^nl, municipal elec-
tion day, our beautiful 1-orest City suffered
one of the worst catastrophes in the an-
nals of Canadian liistory. When the final
returns were known, tlie mayor and alder-
men elect with many thousauil entliusias-
tic supporters, resorted to the city hall to
celebrate their victory. The enthusiasm
had reached a climax, when suddenly a
portion of the floor gave way and the
speakers, together with several hundred,
were precipitated to tlie floor beneath. To
add to the horror a large iron safe and
heavy .steam coil fell with and amidst tlie
maelstrom of human Ijeings. As soon as
the debris could be cleared and assistance
rendered it was found that twentv-five had
been killed outright and several hundred
more or less injured.

A. G. Stephens, one of London's best
known florists, gives a very graphic de-
scription of his experience wliile pinned
under heavy timliers, to see and feel those
about him being crushed to death and
each moment expecting that to be his
last. Fortunately he escaped with a few
injuries and a never-to-be-forgotten scene,
vividly and indelibly pictured.

As a con,se(juence there has been a large
demand for funeral work. Nothing
elaborate lias been made up, but dozens
of pieces ranging from $5 to #15 have
been turned out. Dates for immediate
social events have been cancelled, and we
may expect trade to be a little dull for a
time at least. W. G.

OBITUARY.

Kwai Pahn Lee.

Mr. Kwai Pahn Lee died at his home
near Yonkers last Sundav morning of
heart failure, following an operation for
appendicitis. Mr. Lee was a Chinaman,
and the junior partner of the firm of
Henrv 6c Lee, New York City, general
bulb importers, better known among the
large seed hou.ses than the retailers. He
was sent to Annapolis by Li Hung Chang,
graduated at Yale and married the daugh-
ter of Professor Jewett, of Oberlin Col-
lege.

Mr. Lee was associated with Mr. Henry
about five years and was very popular
with all who came in contact with him.
He was also a man of deep thought and
learning, thoroughly Americanized in all
senses of the word. He was buried at the
home of his wife's family, Norwich,
Conn., Tuesday.

PROPAGATING.

Headgardener Stromback, at Lincoln
Park, Chicago, is now sowing seed of
Cineraria tnaritima candidissima and
Torenia Fonrnierii. In the propagating
bench are cuttings of chrysanthemums,
coleus, ageratum, Abutilon Souv. de
Bonn, achyranthes, fuch.sias, Vinca
elegantissima and Begonias Sandersonii,
incarnata, floridus, tchmidtii and Rex
varieties.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing
advertisers.

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Wholesale Cut Flowers

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

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Write for Prices on....

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' WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

Wl-c;iii lill all iiraei> on >huit riotjce willi nil lu:iaing \ ;irift le.^
of Ko^fs and Carnations. We are lieHdquaitt-ris lor tine AMEUI
CAN BEAUTIES. Give lis a I lial and Lonvince yourself.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., For the Garden and Greenfiouse.

See advertisement this pjipcr Der. '*, pa^'e i

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

C. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for cataloj-ue and priees.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Cjuutry.

ALBfRT J. BAtER, Pres. FRANK M. FLUS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST. sx. LOUIS, MO.

Consignments Solicited.
Special AUention paid to Shipping Orders.

E. C. AMLING,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

(.'onsiKiinients .solieiteil.
i'rompi attention in shipping,' orders,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Janl-arv 13. 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

319

Subscribers who are large
buyers of trade supplies and
who would like a larger in-
terest than the one provided
in our subscription offer are
requested to correspond with
us. Florists' Publishing Co.,
530 to 535 Caxton Building,
Chicago :::::::

i: THE COTTAGE GARDENS.;:

*. '•aQUEENS, L. I. .»; %

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% ^peciulties iu Carnations, Chr>'san= fo

\ themums, Cannss. Geraniums. JJ

\ Dahlias. SENIi FOH nrK PKICK LIST. ?i

GOOO SXOCK.

Pterin Tri-mula (">.in . stiuiiir, *I5 per 100. Assorted
F(Mns. 5 and fi-iii. fine. *1 50 p i doz. Pandanus Uti-is.
:i-iii.. *6 per lOO. AdiHntuin L'uneatuin. 3-in.. 86
per inu. Grevillea Rutiu-ta. 4-in.. 86 per 100, Gera-
niiiin.-^. Mine Bruant, 2}^-in.. $4 per 100. S. A. Nutt. 2K-
in , 82.50 per 100. LaFavoiite, 2!.;-in.. $i.50 per 100. S. A.
Niitt. routed cuttings. $1» per 1,000. Mme.Salieroi. 2-in.,
?2 per 100. Geraniums, s andard varieties, 2K-inch
p..is.?:ii per I.OiiO- Hose Geraniums, 2,W-iii.. 83 pel 100.
i.'lirvsanthemums. standard vnrieliea. bench or pot
slni.-k |)lants.*l per duztn. Cai nations, r<ioted cut-
tinirs; Lizzie MiUowan, 812 pT 1,00; l»aybreaiv,$lU per
1 000; Hose Queen, 810 per 1,000; Mupledale. $5 per 100.
Flora Hill, $5 per lOO. Terms cas-h .Stock in No. 1 con-
dition.

CARL HAGENBURGER, Mentor, Ohio.

For Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
ralnphl. t.
writtf to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, Ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

IilHKrr HKi KIVKKS i>F

FVFRfRFFW^ CAPE FLOWERS

I— T l_l«Vrlml l_I^A.3 WRIIE US for Samples and Prices

Specimens for Pes and Winter Decorations.
Send for Utsuriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE,

Bucks Co..

PA.

WRIIE IIS for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST., NEW YORK.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Grow er.s of "Sigy ;[ 1

CUT FLOWERS.

All teleKLuph ;iiul Lclephout- orders
^iven pruinpi aitenu'un.

51 Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO.

GGranluiiis

Be,st Bedders an-i choice
new varieties. $10.00 per
1000: !fl.2.T I er 100 oy mail.
Extra beavv Mock, J13.60per 1000.
/^ „ 1 „,,- Sriect new andoM, $.5.00 per 1000;
I \j |Ik|IV 65c per lOOby mail. Finest bed-
vJUIUUtJ diig Begonias Peunia.s, Scarlet,
Sa^e. Verbenas. X'inca. Pan.sies. etc. .Send for

myiist, DANIEL K. HERR,

LANCASTER. PA,

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to give it that trial — the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

320

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Jantarv 13. 1898.

CINCINNATI, O.

Club Meeting — Exhibition.

I The exhibit at the regular monthly
meeting of the Cincinnati Florists'
Society at the Jabez Elliott Flower
Market was held January S and was con-
sidered to have been one of the best so far
held under the schedule of 1897-S.
Violets were to be the feature of the ex-
hibition, but owing to their scarcity they
were somewhat overshadowed by the
gratid display of carnations and roses.
I -E.G. Hill & Co.'s collection of seed-
lings was unusually fine and well grown.
The same may be said of his vase of
Flora Hill. Air. Hill was awarded a
special certificate. A. Sunderbruch's Sons
were as usual in the lead with some well
grown foliage and flowering plants. The
City Greenhouses made a good display of
decorative plants and orchids. George
and Allen made the best general displa}-,
consisting mostly of roses and bulbous
flowers. Wni. Murph}' showed some well
grown carnations, standard varieties. R.
Witterstaetter's Opal, new pink, Evelina,
white, were greatly admired.

In the evening the election of officers
took place with the following result: R.
Witterstaetter, president; A. Sunderbruch,
Jr., vice-president: H.Schwarz, secretary:
Ben George, treasurer; Wni. Murphy,
<iirector. Lunch and refreshments were
served at the close of the meeting.

Xegrum.

KINSMAN QUEEN MUSKMELON.

'^-This new muskmelon seems to be
meeting with considerable favor among
market gardeners who have tried it. It
is being introduced b\' Mr. Frank
Banning, seedsman and florist, Kins-
man, O., and his plan of having the
melon tested by market gardeners in vari-
ous sections of the country before offering
it to the catalogue trade is certainl}- to be
commended, and shows confidence in its
merits. It is undoubtedly worthy a
thorough trial by an)- grower of melons.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

No. 5 of our general in'roduction will
appear next week. Every subscriber is
requested to send us a cabinet size photo
for use in this general introduction, but
please do not send us photos that must
be returned as we have to cut them in ar-
ranging the groups.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

Correspondence
Solicited^

SUMMIT, - ■ N. J.

BRIGHTON, MASS.
Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long 50 cts. Each.

Stiipped to any Part of the Country

126 DEARBOR^ STREET,

CHICAGO.

that we are at the old

umnber, 1^6 Dearborn Street.
( Write for special quotations
on large ordt-rs.

l:

Wholesale Florist.

J

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Tlic rijjht kind <>f Ktock. packril in tin- richt way.
de]i\tM"-(i at tin- rijjlit liine, ami at the ris:ht priri's-

l9-2r Randolph St., CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
Company

Telephone

Main

3208

Agents for

HINSOALl ROSt CO.

WHOLESALE CUT ELOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

HEADQUARTERS for ^

American BeautieS J
$

BASSEn & WASHBLIRN, Chicago i

CflD one SHOO feet of al.iss at Jamestown.

run uALl ^-'^- Prii--e*I.SOO— 1-3 cash, bal-

ance may be p:i id in cut flowers.

W. W. SEEKINS... FLORIST
921 E. THIRD STREET. - - DULUTH, MINN.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOIK

^WM. H. KASTINQc::Sl,S

(7 rz: ^ zz '^'/^i' ^ ::i: norist . )

? 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO, N. Y. )
^Also Dealer in florists* Supplies and Wire Designs)

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answtT fur a Kefri^'iralor tn ket/p tlowers
in- Those up to ilate art' made l>y thf

Chocolate Cooler Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

liy mail. iiO cents per 100;

ftiOOper 1.000

II 2-in, pots. $2.25 per 100
r.'O |ifi 1,11 u Semi tor gnmples...
("ash with the -.•nler.

FRED. BOERNER. Cape May City. N. J.

50.000 SMILAX

GERANIUMS ;;'';!.';,■,',',•

jANUAin 13. 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

321

' ee WABASH AV£.,Ln/CAGO.

Rooted Cuttings.

We are booking orders now for the following Roses
and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We
guarantee all Cuttings to be in first-class condition

in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them. Send your orders in now.

ROSES.

Brides . . .
Bridesmaids
Meteors . .
Kaiserins .
La France .
Pedes . . .

$1

.50

Per Hundred

Do not write

Tor other l\inds for we

do uot grow them.

We shall have abundance of nice plants later
in the season.

CARNATIONS.

PER HUNDRED PER THOUSAND

Flora Hill $5.00 $40.00

Jubilee 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt . . 6.00

Triumph 3.00 25.00

Daybreak 1.50 J2.50

Wm. Scott l.OO 7.50

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook 1.50 12.50

Rose Queen 1.50 12.50

Bassett & Washburn,

•Greenhouses and Residence:
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

322

The Weekly Florists' Review.

Jaxuauv 13, 1898.

RHODODENDRONS IN JADOO.

Keeling I have made a discovery in re-
lation to growing rhododendrons per-
fectly and at the same time economically,
I am sure \ovi will confer a favor on all
lovers of this beautiful plant by publish-
ing my experience with the use of Jadoo
fibre.

To grow rhododendrons properly- out-
side of districts where peat abounds is
quite an expensive lu.xury. and yet no
plant is more desirable, and in my opin-
ion no garden is complete without them,
for they stand at the head of the list of
those plants that possess a furnishing
feature the year round.

In one of our city parks we have a
large bed of rhododendrons. They have
been planted some years, but have never
done well, occasionally producing a
flower or two, and barely holding their
own.

On examination I found the cause to
be improper soil, seasoned with a lew
brickbats, and tin cans. My intention
was CO lift the plants, remove the soil to
a depth of two feet and fill in with peat,
replace the original plants and replenish
the same with new plants, but finding
the appropriation would not allow this,
they had to remain as they were. How-
ever, last spring I purchased fifty small
imported plants and resolved to try them
in "Jadoo fibre." These were planted as
an edging to the others. The holes were
dug and lined w-ith Jadoo fibre, the plants
placed, and the root balls covered with
the fibre, using about half a peck to each
plant. The soil was then filled in and
firmed. They were then left to them-
selves.

The experiment has proved successful.
The new plants not only developed their
flower buds, but have made from four to
seven inches of strong growth, have
formed quite a number of flower buds, and
the foliage is of a rich and healtlu' color,
and next spring I shall make an effort to
treat the entire bed in the same way.
If Jadoo liquid had been used in addition
I presume the growth etc., would have
been greater. John C. Lewis.

City p'orester and Landscape Gardener.

Philadelphia.

100.000

PALMS.

Inch

Incli

\u.

Per

Per

pnt.

lil!;li.

Ic'v'

s. End

10.

100.

Areca Lutesceus — 3

lo-rj

:i-4

W.ia

$1 10

$10.00

Areea Lutescens — 4

14-16

4-.T

.30

2.7.1

23.00

Areca Riiltra 3

ll)-l-2

:(-4

.ill

1.75

15.00

Coryplin Aiistralis 3

(i-S

:f-4

.13

1 10

lO.CH)

Chamu T'lps K\i-.-Iria..3

f.-S

:i-4

.12

l.IO

10.00

Latanla Hortiuiilca

$35,011 iKTlOfXi -i}^

S-10

•J-:i

.05

.45

4.00

Latania Borbonica. .3

111-12

a-4

.la

1.10

io:oo

Phoenix Canariensls.S

Bl'i

a-H

.10

.1)0

8.00

Pha?nix Canariensls 4

15-lS

:j-4

.22

2.00

30.00

For other varieties anc

.sizes see

wholesale

list. Send for it.

W. J. HESSER, -

Plattsmouth,

Neb.

PHUM GKRDENS.

BECOIMIAS

At Half Price to Close Out. All Extra Fine Plants.

Thurstoiiii, 3'.4-lnch doz., 40c,: S3.00 per 100

Thurstonii, 2i4-inch doz., 30c.; $2. SO per 100

A. Guttata, 3;4-inch doz.. 40c.; $3.00 per 100

Feasti. and four other kinds, 40c per dozen;
$3.00 per 100.

A. J. BALDWIN, - Newark, Ohio.

pOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.

Free on board cars, put up in paper lined barrels

1 00,000 Excelsior Dwarf Pearl Tuberoses

o-l inch tircunift-rence, per bbl. of 1,500 $5.00

4-fi inch circumference, No. 1. select, per 1,000 6.00

Extra Selected, per 1.000 6.50

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193 GREENWICH ST., NEW YORK.

CASH WITH ORDER.

25 N. Fourth Street, importers and Manufacturers of

PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

I?J. VKN REYPER

Perfect Glaziers' Points

Nil riKhts or Ittts. riicc per box <>l 1.000, 60c;
i).v mail, 73c; i:i lots <i( 5,000 by K\.. 55c per 1,000.

714 Chestnut StrePt.

PHILADELPHIA. PV

HENRY A. DREER,

When writing mention Florists" Review.

The WM. H. MOON CO.

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring 1898. an immense siock of
DECIDIOIS TREES, EVERGREENS,
FLOWERING SHRUBS and VINES

In great variety, of all sizes. We note especially

IJ.OOO Dahlias, whole roots.
10,01 II Aiupelopsis Veitchii
111, mill Clematis Paniculata,
20,000 Wichtiriana, Crimson Rambler and
Prairie Roses
500 Actinidia Polyg-ama, new climl:er.
5.000 Eng-lish Ivy, Innt: tops,
23.000 Houeysnckles, Matrimony Vines,

100,000 California Privet, 1 iind 2 years.

„ Jl

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t? 'i minded that they will

LL-^-^~J materially advance the
i interests of their paper by
I buying supplies of the ad-
I vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing; the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :::::::

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Tiade List on applicatinii. CoiTcspondfiiep solicited.

Rooted Cuttmg$>.>.

American Beauties, Brides, Maids,
Perles, Belle Siebrect, Meteors

prices to

GEO. fl. KUHL.

PEKIN,
ILL.

Geraniums. """suuL

2^'« in. in best named varieties: in flats in best
named varieties: rooted cuttings or Geraniums,
Hfliotrope. Salvia, Petunia. Coieus. etc , growft
only on contract. Write for prices.

GEO. W. GASKILL.

212 N. TOD AVENUE,

WARREN, OHIO.

Januahv i:i, 1H<)S.

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Victoria, white, scarlet, rcsy, Pkt.

carmine, li^ht blue, blue 1-16 >4 nz. oz.

and while, rose or mixed. ^K3n $1.(HI if:i.U()
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pink, lavenderor mixed .'iO .nO l..^0

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25c. per pkt. $1.00 per oz
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l;ir ami white, alb.i, coccinea, rosea,
rosea alba ofculata, santiuinea vio-

lacea or mixed. Price per pkt

NaiiaCompacta— Leopoldl, red, Pkt. oz

whiteeve $0.35

Fireball 3.t

Snowball 3-t

.A-tropurpurea, dark crimson . .3n

Fiue-st mixed 35

r.vrftliriiin, Golden Fea her.... .30

Salvia .spleinleiis '2^

Sinilax. per lb . S4.00

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Stocks, large flowering; dwarf. Pkt.
white, apple blossom, carmi!ic,
purple, blood red, ligut blue or
mixed 3.i

Giant l*ei-lection, white 3.5

Per lb'

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Sweet Peas u'S ""«■""!'•,

1 ti Treat 11 ni. brou/.f 50

BuiterHy. pale gray, porcelain edge. . .riO

Coimte.ss Kaduiir, large lavender r>0

Emily Henderson, white ^0

Extra Early Blanche Ferry, white

and pink ?>'>

Kathtrine Tracy, blush-pink .^0

Mrs. Sankey. best white hi)

Princess Beatrice, blush-pink riO

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mixed, from named

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BEAUTY OF OXFORD

Rooted Cuttings 75c per 100. *ii.O0 per 1000

Pot Plants $3 50 per IIXI. *30.00 per IIXXI

Twenty other fine sorts, same price.

We have been arrowing and shipping \'er-
benas for over 30 years, and our reputation for
sending out the best is thoroughly established-
ROSES

Large stock. All forcing varieties and the
leading sorts of Ever Bloomers.

H. P.'s and Climbers.

HYDBAKGEAS
Hortensis, extra sir, iii^' .W, 00 per 100

OTAHEITE ORANGES

Very hne. 3-inch 110.00 per 100

FEI.ABGOITIUniS

Victor $8.

Freddie Heinl 6.

Mixed

GERANIUMS

All the leading sorts

Ros:

.00 per 100
.00 per 100
.00 per 10(1

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Happv Thought i

Mrs. PoUoeli 6.

Ivy Leaf. L. Elegant 5.

Ivy Leaf. .Souv. de Chas. Turner, the

finest in cuUivaIi<in 4.

HELIOTROPE

Four tine new sorts $4

Older varieties 3.

UMBREI.I.A PLANTS

Alar(jestock *2.-.,(ki per 1000. ifS.

OLEANDERS

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AURORA, ILL.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS

Dreers Hne set tl.OO per 100

SSOON FLOWER

White, large slock .*4.00 per 100

Alyssum, 3 varieties $300 per 100

Abutilon, Souv, de Bonn 5.00 per 100

Alternantheras, 3 var. .31X1 for S5.00, 3.00 per 100

Ageratum. Cope's Pet 3.00 per 100

Acalypha 4.00 per lOO

Begonias, in va 4.00 per 10.)

Coleus 300 for $5 00, 3()0 per 100

Coleus. rooted cuttings..l6.00 per M, 1.00 per lOO

Cannas. flne sorts 6.00 per 100

Carnations, leading sorts 3.00 per 100

rooted cuttings.JlD per M, 3.00 per 100

Chrysanthemums, flne sorts 3 00 per 100

Draca?na Indivisa, 4-inch 10.00 per 100

Cuphea 3.00 per 100

Feverfew Little Gem 3.00 per 100

Fuchsias, in variety 3.00 per 100

Fartugium Grande 10.00 per 100

Lmtanas 3.00 per 100

Nieremhergia .3.00 per 100

Primulus, 4-lnch 10.00 per 100

Santolina Incana 3.00 per 100

Salvia Scarlet 3.00 per 100

Swainsona, White and Red 4.00 per 100

Smilax ,3.00 per 100

\-incas, 3 var 3.IX) per 100

New Giant Eschscholtzias, "The Golden West"

50c per pkt., ^ per oz. : New Giant Fancy Cos-
mos, six splendid varieties, separate. ^1 per oz. ;
New Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed, 0.ic per oz ,
-$10 per lb. I Calliopsis California .Sunbeams, Jl
per oz. Special rates given on Cosmos and Cal-
liopsi-i in quantity. AppleGeranium.tresh.il
per 1000 seeds: New Large Flowering Zjnule,
<^hoice mixed, *3 50 per oz.; Ipomea "Heavenly
Blue." *1 peroz., $13 per lb.; Laurestinus Gran-
^itiora, $1 per oz. : Zinnias, "new curled and
crested," 50c per oz., $5 per lb.; Nasturtium
"Good Venture Mixture," 00c per lb.. $15 per 8
lbs.; Seaforthia Elegans. (palm) 40c per 100
seeds, $3 per 1000 steds. Send for trade list of
Seeds, Plants, Bulbs ;ind Cacti.

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,

VENTURA, CAL.

BOXBS

Oil-Cloth Lined,
Bouquet...

and other Boxes for florists.

C. NORIIN,

125 W. 25th St.,

NEW YORK CITY.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

A Record Breaker !

::::NEWCANNA::::
JOHN B. DITCHER

Certificated by New York Gardeners" Society
and Westchester Hort. Society. A tirst-class
Canna superior to any crimson flowering Canna
advertised or introduced to date. 3i^ ft. hio:h,
vigorous and good bloomer. *:J5.00 per 100 dor-
mant eyes: $4.00 per dozen 12 dormant eye.s; fiO
at the 100 rate. All stock controlled by Ro\vehl&
Gr.inz. We offer the dormant eyes up to Feb.
15th. Cash with order.

ROWEHL & QRANZ,

Hicksville. E. I., N. Y.

ROOTED ROSE CLTTINGS

READY
NOW

Maids, Bride.s, Meteor, La France, <C| OC»
Perles, Hermosa. per hundred MJl-Af^j

Well rooted and healthy. Cash with order. By
mail add lUc per hundred.

J. J. UMPERT, North king St., \enia, 0.

ALM

<S(ee^

1110. IIHIO .'iOdO.

I Cocos Weddcllana $1.25 $10.00 S3?. 50

MusaEnscte 1.2.5 10.00 27.50

Pandanus rtllla 1.50 12.5(1 35.IX]

AsparagiLspkunnsiis uaTiu.^druiM. 1.51) 12. .50 :i5.(lO

J. L. SCHILLER,
«0« E.34th Strcel. New York.N.V.

GEO. A. RACKHAIM, Detroit, Mich.

WtKik'wilk' growiT of Ciirnatii'iis iiutl Small Fltub.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations :

N'.'w- M;i\ i>r I'JiiKn-f.Vi.tor ami Flora Hill, per lOit,
a;,-..iMi. p.T liHH). JUi.iHi; .IiiiiiliM' and Kiiiiiiii Wi-rkef. per
lull, $:!.(Hi. pt-r liHiii. j;-,»r..(Hi; Mrteor luid TIlIuI Wave, per
lim. jj.iNi. per HKHi. ^i.">.i.Ki; Scutt. DiivbrfHk, Alhertlni,
Alaska and Puritan, per IW. $l.n(i. per KKH), $12.00.

All well ruoted. SatiBfactlon p:uaranteed or money
refunded.

324

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Januauv 13. 1898.

^ M / Furnish mouthly information j

^W ^^ Make credit reports : : ; : : i

1^1 AXII^IVI A I n /^I^I^TQ' * ^ ^^ Make collections :;:::: |

l^r^ ■ lvrl^/»l— I I— V/lmlVj I \J Subscription to information rlepartment, f

B-M-v -M-r^ i rv ■— lio.oo per annum. Special reports, 50c ' |

i_B# ■ A IB I ■ r\r I U A I bL each. Collections made at regular rates. *

DUAKli OF I KAUL ^7, R - w V 1 •

271 Broadway....New York, f

Organized for the Protection of Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists and I

kindred interests. CORNELIIS S. LODER, Secretary. j

«H *♦♦ III II M ^M 111 ^M III ^M III ^^ill J

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

An Increase of Twenty-five Per Cent, in
Christmas Trade.

We enjoj-ed a good Christinas trade,
fully twenty-five per cent, greater than
last jear. There was an increased de-
mand for palms for Christmas presents,
as making the most desirable showing for
the amount invested. The carnation
crop was not so abundant as last year,
but yet above the average and the de-
mand very brisk, so much so, that many
out-of-town orders had to be refused.
Henry Smith says his sales increased
thirty-five per cent, over last year. He
had a vacant store rented on the main
street and did a fine business in holly
and potted plants. Christmas green was
a drug and all hands wished they hadn't
bought any. Holly sold well and is in-
creasing in popular favor particular!}'
the fad of hanging a wreath of it in each
window.

Poinsettias Find Favor.

The Floral Co. made a decided hit,
financially, by having a hue crop of poin-
settias in; no other florist had them; they
were a novelty here, in quantity, none
having been grown for years and they
made a decided hit. Next Christmas, all
will have them. .\ limited quantit\' of
needle pines and palm crowns sold round
town, but nothing to speak of.

Violets sold well with the better trade,
but the bunches were critically examined
before accepted at thirty-five cents per
dozen. In carnations the would-be cus-
tomer was not nearly so particular, but in
violets, nothing but choice stock went
unchallenged.

New Years trade was good, but noth-
ing compared to Christmas, besides,
flowers have been scarce all the week,
but what few were left were cleaned out
close. It has been a very profitable
Christmas for all hands and everyone
wears a smile. G. F. C.

MiTCHELl,, S. D.— Christmas trade was
con.siderabl}' larger than last year and
quality of stock was good. Cut flowers
sold otit clean. Platit trade was better
than usual. Palms and ferns sold well.

■ ToPEKA, Kans. — The thirty-first annu-
al meeting of the Kansas State Horticul-
tural Society was held in this city Dec.
28 to 30.

^.<*=S.(«^.<»i^.<^-fl.i^-^.<^Jis.

New

Carnations-

White Cloud. -White.

Gold Nug-g-et.— Yellow.

New York ( \V:ird (.-Bright cerise p'nk.

Mrs. James Deau (Ward)— Clear silvery pink.

John Young i \Vjird'. — White.

Bon Ton ( Wanll- St-arlt^t.

PriffS lor ubovc viuietirs: ;f:.'.(Hl per doz., $I0.(K)
per IIK>. ^^ryjn) per lOtH).

Wewillal-so have Cerise Queen (Breitaieyer),
Argyle (StoUery). Jack Frost ( Sway ne). Em-
press (Swayne), Evelina (VVitterslaetter).
Firefly (Hancoclt). Painted Lady (Hill),
Psyche (Hillj and Mrs- S. A. Northway
I Simmons).

All good lrt97 novelties and other st.mdard vari-
eties at reasonable prices.

• Mrs. C. H. Peirce. -Yellow.
'■'■ :ini- e icli. *3 SO per doz.. *2rr00 per 100.

* Snow Queen. -VVliite

j; Mr eacli. $.V00 per i1oz., S35.00 per irO.

^ Merry Christmas.- Late White.

,,: :t,"M- tMcli, *:!..iO per doz., *3.i.OO por 100.

,T Seiul tor Dt'soriplive l*rire List.

Ideally .lanuiiry, 18a8.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LA FAYETTE, I^D.

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

Facts more eUniuent th;i?i woi'ds, C S. A- awards hi^'hest of the yeiir. Xt-w York lir> points,
Boston 94 points, Chicago 98 points, Philadelphia 89 points. First prize, white in strung competi-
tion at Boston and Philadelphia shows, and certilicated when ver shown. The ideal commercial
and exhibition blrunn. Price, oU cents lach. t;i.O(t per dozen. !f'.;O.U0 per hundied, ^IfiO.OO per thous-
and. Ready for delivery iMarch 1st, I89S

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J,

TI*f\nr*l ]VI/~; Cr>l r> /Hr a AstUboides nonbunda $6.00 pti 100

rV/tVV/llMvJ 3rltV''T^^ Mulliflora Compacta (i. 00 per 100-

These are extra fine clumps, not divided. Also a limited qnaatityof Lilinm
speciosum album, roseum and rubrum; good foi' forcing,'— Holland grou n. Orders
entered now for hardy nursery stock, such as Clematis, Khododendrons, M^g-
no ias. Hardy Azaleas. Tree Roses, H. P. Roses, Pa?onia, etc.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. HorticulturalTo.lBo'sko'op, Holland.

QP.P.TIQl i-AWN GRASS

I^XJJ^J^In^ $12.00 per lOOlbB.

Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retails c' 30c.lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

RECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

't:?;:v""' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

CARNATIONS.

From Flats. FREEDOM, best i-ommercia!

white. *n.i]() PIT ii«i, Davlireal!. .K.iliiper 100.
From Sand. JAHNS SCARLET, *S00 ptr

lOU. ('. A. Uiiiia, *:!.()(! ptr 100. MiGowan

and Fislier, *7.00 pir 100.
Special Rate by the 1.100. Write for Prices.

VERBENAS, 12 varieties. Toe per lOO.

WO l/DARFR lii Florence St, New Bedford.
I Ui ^^HIJt^. ((^ 4SH WITH OKDBR.) MasS.

jANTAin i:!. 180S.

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325

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WE HAVE TO OEEER AT THIS TIME A LARGE STOCK OF
STRONG DORMANT FIELDGROWN

ANNA8-

Which we olTer at very low prices. The varieties are the very best and
• finest grown today. Florists will find this the most advantageous
time to procure stocks and start them for spring sales.

We otTer the following sorts at only $3.00 per hundred, viz:-

Faiil Marqiiaut
Slnie. Crozy

Alphonse Bouvier Chas. Henderson

TERMS: Net CO days, or 5 per cent discount for casli
wLih order.

The following sorts at only $4.ooper hundred, viz:

Florence Vang^han
Eg^andale
Admiral Avellan

J. D. Cabos
Pres. Carnot
F. R. Pierson

Aiistria

Queen Charlotte

J. C. Vaug"lian

F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Tarrytown-on-Hudson,
New York:

The followini; extra choice sorts at $6.oo per hundred, vi/; —

Eldorado Chicago Pierson's Premier

Souv. de Antoine Crozy

The fiillowint; newer and scarcer sorts at $io.oo per hundred.

Souv. de Fres. Carnot Burbank Beaute de Foiteviue

Italia Papa Franz Bnchner

We also can supply the following: —

Tuberose Pearl, extra (juality II. 00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000

Caladiuiu Bsculentum.

liulbs ij-l) in. in circumference ja.OOper 100

Bulb.sii-ia in. in circumference 6.00 per 100

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The

OUR NEW BOOK

Tropical OrcM House.

FIFTEEN years*
ture of tropical

experitQce in the cul-
fruits under gla>s.
A <irreat success. Opens a new in-
dustry to the greenhouse niau. Profits
g;reater than anything which can be
t'rown under glass. An unending source
of pleasure to the amateur. Plain and
practical instructions for the culture
under glass of all tropical fruits. Every
florist needs it. You will get pointers
from it. The Tropical Orchard House is a
coming popular feature of gardening.

Price, 25c per Copy.

(Stamps not accepted.)

MARTIN BENSON. 0°-°-.

A

GERAMUM

CHARMING ..MffRS..
BEAUTY

HENRY EICHHOLZ,
Waynesboro, Pa.

Edw. LyniiilaU'

CYPERUS
ALTERNIFOLIUS

Fine. -Ji; in., at K.OO per IIH)

I'lnerarias. ;! in., at 3.00 per \i»)

Cash with order.

GEO. E. MILEER, - Newark, Ohio.

$«ed ofj

Hsparagus Plumosus nanus (true)

§'gg=§i

$J0.00 per 1,000.
$8.00 per 1,000 in lots of 5,000 and over.

SEflWflNHflKfl GREENHOUSES. - - oyster bay. n. y.

HOLLAND
" PLANTS

ALWAYS ON HAND.

Azaleas Spiraea Japouica Conipacta

Itiliuni Speciosum Rhododendrons

Bleeding Heart Paeonies in Var.

Hydrangeas in sorts Pot Grown I,ilacs

H. P. Roses in the best sons Clematis, Etc.

...SEND FOR PRICES...

1(23 Summit Ave.,
I Jersey City, N. J.

P. OUWERKERK

WANTED

100(t Fldwi'i-ino- Shnihs — assorted.
idO Norway Maple--S to 10 ft., 3 in f.
:.'00 Linden's— assorted— 8 to 10 ft., 3 in C.

Will e.fcbange or sell— one vr. California Privet, 12 to 18 in. tops— stocky and good—
$.s.O(l per 1001.1: lighter grade' at *6 OJ per 1000. Will contract to make cuttings cut
H in loner, tied 2u(i in hunch, J1.3S per KKXl. Lots of 500t!0. 11.00 per 1000.

RIVER VIEW NURSERIES,

O'HACAN & KING.

Little Silver, NEW JERSEY.

VERBENA SEED.

IMPROVED MAMMOTH.

The largest rtoweiing and tinest strain in cul-
tivation; all the best colors. E-xtra choice. Per
trade pkt. S.=) cts., 3 pkis. 60 cts.. 6 pkts. 11 00.
A pkt. of the New Compact Alyssum to every
order.

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREVANSTOWN, PA.

For the HIGHEST QRADE

: Cut Flowers ^^r :

BASSETT & WASHBURN, Chicago

326

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Jamakv 13, 1898.

MADISON, N.J,

Meeting of Gardeners' and Florists' Club.

At tlie regular nionthlj- niL-eting of the
Morris County Gardeners' and l-lorists'
Club at Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening
pec. 8th, Mr. A. Herringtun, president,
in the chair, a review ol the first year
of the society's existence was given, the
treasurer's report showing the very cred-
itable balance in its favor of fej.S.so.
During the club's existence it hail held
two very successful chrysantheinutn ex-
hibitions, the result of good organization,
hard work by tlie officers and thorough
co-operation of the regular and honorary
menAers.

Nomination of Officers.

The business of the evening was the
nomination of officers for the ensuing
year and four committee men, there are
eight altogether, four being holdovers.
The style of nominating was the same as
that carried on by the S. A. K. .A. O. H.
at their yearly convention, and resulted
as follows : For president, Wni. Duck-
ham, H. C. Holmes; for vice president,
C. Totty, J. Jones; for secretary, C. H.
Atkins, C. Totty ; for treasurer, Wni.
Charlton, J. Jones; for committee, M.
McNulty, J. Robertson, \V. Monroe, D.
Shannon, Win. Deed, J. Davis, Wni.
Duckham, A. Cook, Wni. Scott. The
election takes place the second Wednes-
day in January.

Paper by Mr. J. Jones.

Mr. J. Jones, Convent Station. N. J.,
read a very practical paper which re-
sulted in some profitable argument and
the advisability of holding exhibitions at
the nionlhlv meetings.

PLANT SHIPMENTS TO MICHIGAN.

In making shipments of trees, shrubs,
plants or vines to points in the state of
Michigan, it should be borne in mind
that the laws of Michigan, Act 137, laws
of 1897, section 4, provide as follows:

"Whenever an.v trees, .shrubs, plants or vines
ore shipped into this state from another state,
'^2"n''i;-^' °'' province, every puckage thereof
shall be plainl.v Uibeled on the outside with the
name of the consignor, the name of the con-
signee, the contents, and a certilicale showing
that contents have been inspected b.v a state or
government officer, and that the trees, vines
plants or shrubs therein contained appear free
from all injurious insects or diseases. When-
ever any trees, vines, plants or shrubs are
shipped into this state without such certiflcate
plainly Hxed on the outside of the package box
or car containing the same, the fact muse be re-
ported within twenty four hours to the Stale
Board of Agriculture by Ihe ra Iway. express
or steamboat company, or any other person or
persons carrying the same: and any agent of
any railway, express or steamboat company, or
any other per.son or persons who shall violate
this section shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor, and upon conviction thereof .shall be
fined in any sum not less than twenty-flve nor
more than one hundred dollars, or imprison-
ment in the county jail not less than hve nor
more than thirty days, or may be so Hned and
imprisoned in the d scretion of the court, and
any such tine sh.i 11 be paid to the State Board
of Agriculture.

Express companies refuse to accept
shipments for Michigan points unless the
provisions ol this law have been fully
complied with.

I SIMMONS'

i- CARNATION

Mrs. S. A. Northway

I

We introduce this variety witti even more confidence than we did Portia, Silver Spray,
Tidal Wave, Daybreak, Rose Qneen. or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as yreat
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant ot strong, free growing habit, entirely free
fr»^m disease or rust; large round high Ijuilt Mower with perfect calyx and exira strong and
lon^' stem. Color a beautiful soft shell pink bt-coming iilmost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in roiation. We .shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price. *I0.00 per IW; *r5.00 per KXX).

Md, Bruant, Md. Jauleu. Fleure Poitevine. J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier,
2Li-in. pot plants. *o.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings. $;iOO per 100: $25.00

ptT iiinii ( )ur superb sioek of all the finest .sorts, '^'i-in. pot plants, named. $25.00; unnamed,

K'u.dii pt-r |u(Mi. Rooted cuttings, *I3.50 per 1000.

A grand lot of sutiimered-over stock in small pots that will make early
l)loomfrs, $3(10 per lOo.

j Geraniums.

Fuchsias.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

I W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio.

I— H iltl ■«»« III I III tH^^tH^^IH^^*M^^«M i—llt ■ I «H^^*»«^^«H^^H

THE NEW PRIMROSE YELLOW

Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania

The finest C'lirysanthrrauiu for cut blooms
or exhibition ever introduced.

Each 50c Per Hundred $ 35.00

Per Dozen $5*00 Per Thousand 250.00

Fifty at one hundred, and five hundred at t.ine thousand rates.

Hugh Graham,

104 So. Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Originator and Introducer.

FIREFLY !

WW.W^MWWW."

WWAWW,

.... A RUST-PROOF CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF. It
is as prolific as Wm. Scott, of good size and form,
and its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We have
tested it four years. Our stock also includes all the
novelties of '97 and '98. Send for prices.

Ceo. Hancock 6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

FINE STRINGS

12^ CENTS.

SMI LAX

A. J. BALDWIN. Newark. 0.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering^. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

For Sale

SIX SHARES OF STOCK IN THE
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

iVddress. G. L. bRANT, 330 Catton Building
CHICAGO.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

JANIAHV 13, 189S.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

327

ri

Do you want

iii^^^SM) Fine Cut Flowers

CC. POLLVOBTn

'" "^-/

For your trade? Tr> us I

TRY LS! TRY US! TRY LS! ^""^ Violets especially are those that won prizes and win

customers.

Florists' Supplies. Send to us— our line is complete. Palms and Ferns— We grow them and guarantee safe arriv-

Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. al by E.xpress.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

experiences with
£arnation$ ^

■.-t:-* READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

ALBERT m. HERR,

j LANCASTER, PA. j

CARNATIONC
New ami Standard Sorts. ^U^F

NEW ROSE

Mns. U.inKin C

HvBr.li> Te.\

nicli, (Jwft pink. Itt'st iutroduetlou uf n^-cont yetirs.

Orders bnoki'il now. Delivery March 1.5. 1S;I8.

CDrrcHpondence Solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Maryland.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

ADRIAN, MICH.

SPECIALTIES:

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

iGeO.WittbOld, ''"8N.HahtedSt.Q|,Jc3gg

you GflN MM't PLANTS RIGHT MfW OF THE

New Pink
Carnation

Mrs. Frances Joost

Seedlinjj: from McOowan x Wm. Scott; tested for four years. It i-^ of an exceedingly pleasing
color :ind proved itself an early and most prolilic bloomer. It makes in a short ^ime a "fine bushy
plant, and has the form and habit of vrhat carnation men say make an ideal plant. Positively free
from rust. The stem s strong and heavy enoujih to carry the large flower erect without tying of
any sort. Calvx perfect; never bursts. It is a good keeper and a good .shipper. You will niake no
mistake by tryir g a few. All orders filled in rotation. As the sale of the stock of this Carnation
will be limited, it is advisable to order early if you want any. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Price, $2 per doz.; $IO per lOO; $75 per lOOO.

fasli \\ It li i trder.

C. BESOLD, .

.MINEOLA, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.

MAGNIFICENT

llli NOVELTIES lii

IT European Geraniuiqs— S'3.50

'■* 1897 novelties ^

IT Best 1898 Chrysanthemum $4..00

■■^ Xnvfltips for '

Novelties for. .

■set of 25—
1897 Novelties.

$10-00
S3.W)

lO of finest Ciinna novelties $"5.00
'■^ (I897I tor --'

Calvat's

I'y of Danimanns Orchid
*^ flowered Cannas

E. G. HILL & CO. '''~~"

INDIANA.

Carnations ^

Rooted cuttings of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
prices _^^_^v

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

In line a.ssortment. from iVs inch
pots. $3.1)11 per 100; S27.00 per 1000.

CHAS. T. DARLING, IJ?.::.%''.°°''-

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED!

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

*7 .=>0 per 1.1)110: .i.uuu lots, *;w.(Ki

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, New York.

New York Office. -109 Fifth Avenue.

"Empress"

CARNATION,

The largest bright-rich Crimson yet
introduced. Price, $10.00 per I'OO.

Send for Price List of Standdrd Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Penii.

fHRYSANTHEMlMS.

STOCK PUNTS TROM BENCH.

nciuU-i'siiii. ^l.nitnio)-t. Ivnr.v. BmiiiHtTun. .T. Jones,
Wanaiuakor, Pcrrin, Quefn, etc.. ull ?3.ui) per 100; 50c
piTdiiz. .\ tine collectlou Ot^trlch Plumes. $1.00 per
(loz, ; *rt,()0 per 100. Order now. Cnsli please.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL, 67 Merrimac St.,
Lowell, Mass.

Make the work of ventilating-
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

328

The Weekly Florists* Review.

Jani-ary 13, 1H98.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

Report of Christmas Sales.

With a successful Christmas trade we
now settle down to hard work in prepar-
ing our houses for Easter stock. There
will not be so many lilies grown liere as
last year owing to the increased price of
bulbs, and the outlook for higher prices
for some of tlie florists is gratifying,
Christmas trade was unusually good. It
nearly doubled last year and good prices
■were received. Carnations sold better
than ever, reaching 60 cents a dozen. A
few roses were left on hand. Ferns,
palms, primulas and cyclamens went with
a rush. All the florists are hajjpy except
one who received several hundred decor-
ative plants just too late for Christmas
trade.

Notes.

Jahn Bros, are well pleased with the
trade in their new store on Pleasant
street, but are iniable to meet the
demands, especially for carnations and
roses. They were obliged to depend on
others to help them out, and will prob-
ably increase thtir stock another season.

C. H. Waite's trade in his new store
went far beyond his expectations. He
tilled all his orders with the exception of
roses, which he was obliged to purchase
of other growers.

\Vm. Pierce had his usual large Christ-
mas trade, but could have done more had
he had the stock. Violets were in great
demand, and there was also a lively call
for primulas.

R. H. Woodhouse reports large sales of
decorative plants.

The Gardeners' and Florists' club hold
their annual meeting for election of offi-
cers the .second Monday in January.

The Wekki.v Flori.st.s' Rkview is
received among the trade here with great
pleasure, and many have signified their
intention of subscribing. The article on
packing as a fine art with its fine illustra-
tions, was well rendered, and in itself
(for information) was worth more than a
year's subscription. C.

WARREN, OHIO.

Christmas trade was not nearly so satis-
factory as had been hoped, but prices
were lower than last year. We never had
better roses, but there was a lack of sale
for them. Carnations sold well and at
good prices; could have sold twice as
many of these. Trade in plants was not
up to last year, but the falling off was not
so bad as in cut flowers. ,\zaleas were in
best demand.

Trade since Christmas has been better
than for a long time but there are few
ca.sh sales, most of the amounts having to
go upon the books. Stock at present is
looking fine. G.

Mr. N. GrEivEI,ding, of Merrill, Wis-
consin, has in use a boiler made of fifty
pieces of 2-inch pipe, the grate Ijars be-
ing also of pipe through which is a flow
of water, and he reports that it has
worked very- satisfactorily with him. He
considers it the most economical and best
boiler he has ever had on his place.

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co 331

Amling. E. C 31«

Baker, W. J 31ii

Baldwin. A. J... 322 32«
Bassett & Wash-
burn 321

Benson. M s. 32.i

Berger. H. H. & Co. 338

Besold.C 327

BobbinU, L. C 324

Boerner, Fred 320

Burpee, VV. Atlee &

Co ..: - ;«j

Chocolate Cooler Co 320
Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 31.1

Cottage Gardens .. . 319

Darling, C. T 327

Davis. J. W 331

Dillon. J. L 32H

Doraer. F. & Sons

Co 324

Dreer, HA 32-

Eichholz. H 32n

Elliott. W. H 320

Ellis & PoUworth. . 327

Ernest, W. H 32K

Esler. John G. .Sec'y 322
GaskiU. Geo. W . . 322

Graham. H 32H

Hagenburger. Curl. 319
HancocU.Geo. & Son 326

Herr. A. M 327

Herr, D. K 319

Herring ton. A 324

Hes-.er. W J 322

Hews. A. H. &Co.. 332
Hill, E. G & Co. 317 327
Hughes. Geo. J — 3Hi

Hunt.E. H 317

Jacob. Chas W&Co319
Jewett. Z. K. & Co 317
Joosten.C. H.-.318 322

Kasting. W. F .320

Kelsev, H. P 316

Kennicott Bros. Co. 318

Kraber. VV. G
Kuehn. C. A. ...
Kuhl. Geo. A. ..
Lager & Hurrell

Lampert. J. J

IjOckland Lum. Co.

Louisville Tob. Co. 319

Lyons. M. I

Lynch. W. E...
Marshall, C. L.

McCuUough. J. C.
MacDonaid &

McManus

Millang .& Co

Miller. i.:eo. L

Moninger. J. C. Co.

Moon. S. C

Moon. W. H Co.,..

Morin. G » . . .

Morris Floral Co .
Mound City Cut

Flower Co.

Xafl Florist Board

of Trade

OHiigan & King...

ouwerkerk. P

Palmer. R. T. Co...

Pennoek. S. S

Pierson. F. K. Co. .
Prince. A. G. & Co.
Quaker city Mch.

Works

Rackham. Geo. A. ,

Randall. A. L

Raynor. John I

Reed & Keller

Reid. Edw

Reiiiberg Bros

Renter. S.J

Rice, M. & Co

Rogers Park Fl. Co
Rowehl & Gran?.....

Rupp. John F

Russell. S. J

Schiller, J. L

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses

Seekins. W. W....
.Shepherd. Mrs. T B
Siebrecht & Son...

Simmons A: Co

Sk.ibcuraDipCo,..
Smith. N. & Son...

Smith. W.C

Smith. W. L

South Side Flo. Co
Stumpp & Walter

Swavne. W^m

Vaughan. McKel-

lar & Winterson.
Walker Fert. Co..

Ward.C. W

Weher. H. & Sons..
Winter & Glover. . .

Wittbold.Geo

Wors, C. W

316
316
32,T
330
319
322
.323
317

324
32S
32S
332
31H
32.1
320

322
323
320
316
3. -8
316
318
327
322
319
323
32,1
331
323

3-3o
320
323
327
326
3:i0
227
316
323
316
323
327

319
328
319
327
318
327
318

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BY THE DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE.

Your Washington correspondent is in
error %vhen he states in last week's issue
(page 275) that there is no appropriation
made for the purchase of plants for free
distribution by the Department of Agri-
culture. Here are quotations from tlie
bill approved April 25, i.Sgy, appropriat-
ing the money. At page .S it reads: "For
the purchase, propagation and distribu-
tion of valuable seeds, bulbs, trees,
shrubs, vines, cuttings and plants,
and expense of labor, transportation,
etc., for putting up and distributing the
same, etc., one hundred and thirty thous-
and dollars." On page 9 it says tlie sec-
retary "is authorized, empowered, di-
rected, and required to expend not less
than the sum of one hundred and ten
thousand dollars in the purchase of
valuable seeds."

So it will be seen that there is or was
available the tidy sum of twenty thous-
and dollars for the distribution of "bulbs,
trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, and plants."
Washington.

Glenwood, Ia. — The Southwestern
Iowa Horticultural Society held its annu-
al se.ssion here Dec. 21.

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 20, )898.

No. 8.

■'>,'>Cl^5^~?iS^M

Bed of Gomphrcna (jlobosa.

BED OF GOMPHRENA GLOBOSA.

The accompan^-ing engraving shows
one of several beds of this "everlasting"
which were a feature at Lincoln Park,
Chicago, the past summer. The Howeis
are purplish red and are produced with
great freedom all summer.

Mr. Stromback grows the plants from
seed which is sown in flats of sandy loam

in March. Overvvatering is to be specially
guarded against and bottom heat will
assist gernunation. When two or three
leaves show prick out the little plants in
flats of the same soil and give bottom
heat as before. When of suitable size
pot the plants in thumb pots or rose
pots. Shift later into 2'<-inch and keep
in these till time to bed out.

Plant out early in June in beds of sandy

loam, placing the plants about ten inches
apart. Be careful in watering, as, if the
plants are overwatered they are liable to
rot off at the neck.

There was a border of Phragmetes com-
munis (quill rod) around this bed, and its
silvery foliage was very effective, but it
was carried off piecemeal by the English
sparrows who used it in building their
nests.

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January 20, 1898.

Bevond the bed of gomphreiias and in
front of the bed of <;eraniunis seen in the
back<j;round is a bed of Cope's Pet agera-
tnin bordered with rvrethruin aureum

(Golden feather). The ageratums are
bedded out about a foot apart and will
then soon fill up the intervening space.

PROPAGATION.

With the new year well under way the
thoughts of the iiuun grower lightly turns
to propagating stock for the ccmiing
season. Our system, as has previously
Ijeen stated, is to root the strongest
suckers as soon after the Howenng season
as possible and plant them out in a bench.
Kiom these we shall soon be able to
propagate, and they throw good healthy
cuttings that strike easily and come away
much better than cuttings taken from the
olrl stools. When the stock is limited
this cannot l)e done, and space, too, is not
always obtainable, so doubtle.ss the old
plants form the basis that most llorists
have to work on. If these old .stools have,
as too often happens, been relegated to
some out-oftlie-way place or under the
benches, tliev should be brought up to
the li,ght. There is probably a space
somewhere that has been cleared out by
the Christmas trade that can be thus
utilized. If the plants are in boxes or pots
it should be seen to that the drainage is
perfect, and a slight topdressing of light
soil, as leaf mould or rotten manure, be
given to encourage new growth.

It should be reniemV)ered that the roots
are yet comparatively donuant and conse-
quently the plants do not need nuich
water, but a good syringing bright days
will help them to s-tart away. Golden
Wedding at this sea.son of the year is
more impatient of water than any other
variety and it is now generally that the
foundation is laid for the disease and yel-
lows that so often attacks this magnificent
kind. The temperature should be kept
up to about 50° at night, for if too low a
temperature is maintained, the cuttings
come hard and stunted and take a good
deal longer to root. Air should be freely
given in the day time as this is the best
preventive of mildew and the nnmi hates
to be coddled.

Varieties of slow growth like Major
Bonnaffon, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Mrs.
Robinson may be rooted any time now,
the sooner the better in the case of Mrs.
Jerome Jones, as the stem is short if not
started in good time. Mrs. Robinson, too,
does not like to be rushed at any time, for
if this practice is followed a weak-necked
flower generally results. Strong, vigorous
growers like President Smith or Frank
Hardy need not be bothered with yet.
They will have lots of tiiue to make a
good stem if rooted any time up to June.
Cuttings should be permitted to get a
nice size for handling before they are
taken off and the practice of ru.shing in
big and little, good, bad and indifferent

cuttings into the bench together cannot
be too strongly condemned.

I believe more can be done in the
way of raising the standard of any
variety (and while you are doing that
you are also necessarily raising your
own grade of flowers) by care-
ful selection than by any other means.
This will be seen in the case of novelties
very frequently. The plants are propa-
gated to death to work up a big stock and
it takes a couple of years before their po-
sition in the list is settled. No matter
how many successive batches you may
have to make don't put in a cutting till
it is ready and your reputation as a
grower will be all the better for it.

C. TOTTY.

New Jersey.

THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHE-
MUM SOCIETY OF ENGLAND.

On pige four Mr. E. G. Hill asks for
information respecting what I suppose
nuist be considered the premier chrysan-
themum society of the world. Mr. Hill
says, "judging by the printed report this
year's exhilnlion has eclipsed all former
efforts " 11 he will look up his English
gardening papers containing reports of
previous exhiljitions, he wil', I regret to
say, find very similar reports, "always
excelling;" still little progress seems to
be made. One or two of the trade ex-
hibits, as we are annuallj- told, surpa.ssed
everything yet staged. If blooms in-
crease in size at the rate which several of
the horticultural papers expect us to be-
lieve, the entrances to the exhibition
building would have to be widened to ad-
mit them. Candidly, the late Novetnber
exhibition was not on a par, either in
quality or quantity of exhibits, with
many previous ones. Some of the pro-
vincial societies are enabled to offer
much larger prizes than the N. C. S. and
several of the best growers sent their
flowers to these, rather than to the N.
C. S.

Mr. Hill says, "nothing has been said
in any of the various reports as to the
attendance, the admission fee, the adver-
tising, the decorations, or any other feat-
ures so absolutely necessary to an Ameri-
can chry.santhemum show." As to the
admission and attendance, owing to what
many consider a peculiar arrangement
made with the proprietors of the building
in which the exhibition is held, the N.
C. S. has nothing to do with this item.
The "Aquarium" proprietors pay the N.
C. S. /.300, find tables and a portion

of the advertising, and take the whole of
the gate money which amounts to very
considerable.

Now as to the "attractions." The
Aquarium is really a music hall with a
large number of side shows, such as
"Wonderful women," prize fighters as
shown by a magic lantern arrangement,
fire-eaters, sky climbers, sensational
ilivers, shooting and a hundred and-one
other performances accompanied by
bands of nm.sic, .shouting and the play-
ing of a large organ. If these are the
"attractions" which Mr. Hill considers
necessary, the greater p>ortion of the
members of our N. C. S. would very
much like to get rid of them.

In decorations, so to speak, there were
but few. Several tables of wreaths,
crosses, harps and other designs of a very
ordinary character and a few tables of
cut flowers from trade growers, but con-
taining nothing remarkable, with a few
groups of plants, coiupleted the decora-
tions. Ves, all the enthusiasm is among
the I2S, 24s and 4SS of blooms on hard
anil brightly painted green boxes. Foli-
age, stem, color and form, what have
tliese things and particulars to do with
chrysanthenmms on this side of the
"herring pond?"

The first thing we must have is
size, and after that, still more size, and
then when we have this we look for color
and form, but such things as stem and
foliage are never considered. Chrysan-
thenmms here are grown principally to
win prizes, and are not admired for their
general beauty. Why, at the last floral
committee meeting of the N. C. vS , it
was decided not to award certificates to
market varieties, by which is meant com-
mercial varieties. Exhibits of blooms
arranged in vases are gradually increas-
ing here, but very little interest is taken
in this manner of exhibiting, especially
at the N. C. S.'s exhibitions, for the
Aquarium is about the worst place in
England to make such a display; insuf-
ficient and distorted light, and a general
"stuffiness" which makes the blooms
soon droop and fade. Steiu and foliage
count as nothing in theseva.se exhibits, in
fact the stems and Idooms are generally
.supported by a wire arrangement.

In spite of what folks may say, I think
and feel sure, we have much to learn
from our American cousins as to judging
and exhibiting chrysanthemums, especi-
ally if flowers are grown for what they
ought to be— beauty. Forward.

CHRYSANTHEMUM MERRY
CHRISTMAS.

We present herewith an engraving
from a photograph of four flowers of this
new late white chrysanthemum. It is a
seedling raised by Mr. Fred Dorner,
Lafayette, Ind., and will certainly be
ver}' useful in view of the fact that the
flowers can be cut for Christmas sales.
The blooms illu.strated were cut on
Christmas day and were shipped to us a
few days later. We were so favorably
impressed with them that we had the
photograph taken. Mr. Dorner writes
that the plants of Merry Christmas were
growing in the same house with the
earlier varieties and that when the latter

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New Late White Chrysanthemum Merry Christmas.

were already beginning to bloom, Merry
Christmas was just showing signs of buds.

GERANIUMS FOR WINTER
FLOWERING.

On all sides one hears of a growing de-
mand for plants and there is much to re-
flect over in the detailed reports of
Christmas trade that have recently ap-
peared in these pages, so many writers
remarking that tbe demand for plants
was greater than the supply. This is a
healthy indication of substantial progress
and depend upon it, it is a branch of the
trade that is going to grow rapidly in di-
rect ratio with the efforts that are put
forth to foster and extend it.

A cyclamen or an azalea that has gone
into the homes of thousands recently has
proved a thing of beauty and a joy for
many days, and tbe purchaser has got
satisfaction from the purchase; yet all
the cut flowers that were fit to offer
found a remunerative market. The
plants, therefore, should not be consid-
ered usurpers. They are rather a power

for good all round and find ready pur-
chasers in a class whose means are more
limited, and who, but for them, would
forego purchasing cut flowers at holiday
prices.

This by way of preface, because unless
the signs of the times are misleading the
go-ahead florist must be looking for some-
thing else likely to take the popular eye
and I certainh- think geraniums in winter
can be made to do so, more especially
round about Christmas time. From first
to last, however, they must be grown
with that definite object in view, and in
advocating them I am not suggesting a
new and uncertain thing, although new
to winter trade here. The geranium as a
winter flowering plant is indispensable
across the water and nothing at that sea-
son can compare with it in brilliancy,
profuse blooming and in general all-
round satisfaction, its beaut}' developing
and unfolding, too, beneath leaden, sun-
less skies, under which the rose and car-
nation languish and refuse to expand.

Haphazard treatment will not make
them a success, and because the)- grow

and flower anj'how in open ground in
summer, let no one think those plants
can be lifted and potted as cold weather
approaches and be fit to put on the mar-
ket a little later. The geraiuum that has
to flower in the winter niu.st not be al-
lowed to flower in summer at all, nor
will it show much disposition to do ,so if
treated after the manner indicated be-
low.

To be a good selling article it must be
a presentable plant, compact, bushy,
with from eight to twelve shoots, having
from ten to twenty tru,sses of bloom in
different stages of advancement or expan-
sion. There is a wide color range to
choose from and the wise grower will
adapt his colors to what his market wants,
though it would appear, judging by the
demand for things red at Christmas, a
good red would pay best and fortunately
in this family reds of intense brilliancy
predominate,

The month of April or even May-
would not be too late to start raising
stock of this kind; it would not be advis-
able to begin earlier than this date.
Choose some good strong cuttings and
insert them in the propagating bed in a
temperature of about 55°, allowing each
cutting ample room. An even better
way would be to insert cuttings singly in
a 2',2-inch pot as this ensures sufficient
isolation of the individual, and there are
after advantages in that no check is felt
when the time comes for shifting on.
They should be potted on into 4-inch pots
just as soon as they show an abundance
of root growth, using a compost of three
parts loam and one part well decayed
manure. As soori as these pots are well
filled with roots another shift must be
given; this time into 6-incli pots, the
plants to be firmly potted in soil not over
rich, the aim being to secure short
jointed growth and firm wood. A rank
growth with a superabundance of large
leaves is something to avoid, being un-
likely to flower sati,sfactorily.

From the lime that there is no more
danger of spring frosts, the best place for
the plants is standing upon or plunged in
a bed of ashes in a sunny spot out of
doors, each plant standing far enough
apart to allow of exposure all round, thus
inducing short stock}- growth. 'J he plants
will naturally manifest a tendency to run
up with two or three shoots, but this is to
be corrected by pinching, an operation
they will probabl)- need about three times
in the course of the season, once while
in the 4.inch pots and twice after their
final potting.

Further, all flower spikes that appear
must be picked off up to within eight
w-eeks of the time at which it is desired
to have these plants in bloom. As the
fall season advances the pots will become
full of roots, and just as soon as there is
a liability of frost the plants must be
brought in under cover.

It occurs to me to suggest here the ad-
vantages of frames in connection with
these plants as with the aid of these the
plants could be kept outside longer, the
simple protection they afford being suffi-
cient for many weeks in fall. If one had
frame conveniences it would be compara-
tively easy to have a grand batch of ge-
raniums kept safe and sound, ready for

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housing right after the houses had been
cleared of early chrysanthemums and
thus bring another paying crop along to
maturit)- and realize upon it in short
space of time.

*»To return to the plants when housed.
Ventilate freely day and night while con-
ditions permit, keeping the atmosphere
dry and buoyant with a night tempera-
ture of about 50', better a little lower
than in excess of that ligure. Sunlight
of course will cause a proportionate rise,
but air can then be freely admitted. By
this time, too. the pots will be rootbound
and the soil somewhat exhausted, so from
now onwards manurial assistance must
l>e freely giyen, cow or sheep manure
vi'ater answering admirably with an occa-
sional change off to .some approyed con-
centrated plant food. This assistance
will come at the right period and materi-
ally assist tiower deyelopment.

It appears to me that such geraniums,
as the treatment here advised would pro-
duce, could not fail to find purchasers at
remunerative prices. I should have men-

tioned earlier that for market work pref-
erence should be given to varieties with
double or semi-double ilowers as likely
to stand shipment better than the single
varieties.

I should like to mention Jadoo as an
aid to the culture of these plants. When
it was first offered in England several
years ago, a .sample was sent me to try
and I potted some geraniums right into
it. They were grown on and llowered
without any additional food, merely
watered with pure water as occasion de-
manded, and finer trusses of flowers I
never had. Someone may think the cost
would counteract against its use, but
there is a compensating advantage in its
lightness of weight.

Therefore the grower \vho has to ship
by rail would save enormously on ex-
prcssage with plants in Jadoo, and it is
well known that in this material they
will go longer without water. I have not
actually tested the respective weights,
but it seems to me that a plant in a 6-
inch pot of Jadoo would onlj' weigh about
one-third as much as a plant in ordinary
soil. A. Herrington.

Madison, N. J.

SOME ROSE QUESTIONS.

"Inquirer" asks: "Is Morgan rose sen-
sitive to overwatering or running cool.
Mine have dropped many of the lower
leaves and as I can find no spider, won-
dered if 55° and sometimes 50° or 52° on
cold nights caused it, or if the}' cannot
stand as much as Bride and Bridesmaid
which are growing in the same house all
right."

If you kept the rose house up to 60°
and suddenly dropped to 50° it might
cause a change in the growth, but if your
night temperature was pretty steady at 55°
to 58° then no great harm would result
from an occasional drop to 50°, and some
other cause for leaf dropping must be
looked for. Nearly all rose growers con-
sider that the Morgan and the rose from
which it is a sport, "Mad. Cusin," will
take and need more water than other
teas, and my own experience has been
that this is correct. The quantity of
water given any rose should be guided by
the way water passes through the bench.
If well drained there is .so much less dan-
ger of over-watering than when the
boards have swelled and but a. small

space is left for water to pass through. If
the bench is properly constructed and
the water quickly passes away, then
Morgan will take more frequent water-
ings than Bridesmaid or Perle.

"Am I burning too much coal? Have
about 10,000 feet of glass, half devoted to
roses and half to carnations, and bnrn
about ten tons in December, January and
February each. Heated with hot water,
houses well built and about eight years
old; about same latitude as Buffalo."
No, I don't think you are burning
too much fuel. You ought to be satis-
fied. It depends though whether you
are paying |s per ton for hard coal or
jt2.5o for soft, but as you heat with hot
water you are doubtless using hard coal
and my answer is based on that supposi-
tion.

"What time should one stop disbud-
ding the American Beauty to get the crop
as near Christmas as possible?" Disbud-
ding a hybrid perpetual rose, which
American Beauty really is, is entirely
different from disbudding a tea rose.
Some growers use all the flowers that the
Beauties throw up after the plant is strong
enough, cutting the flowers with some
length of stem to make them salable.
Others merely pinch out the bud or
flower. The same shoot that would pro-

duce a flower about middle or early in
November, if the flower was sacrificed,
would' produce another about Christmas.

"What is the proper soil for American
Beauty?" I have seen them grow ramp-
ant in several different textures of soil.
Broadly speaking the hybrid perpetuals
like a heavy soil and will thrive in a well
drained claj-, while the tea roses will
grow in a much lighter soil. But watch
them out of cloors. I have seen the hy-
brid perpetuals grow grandly in a light
loam, and the teas thrive luxuriantly in a
clay, showing that soil has not half so
much to do with success or failure as
temperature, ventilation, watering, etc.
A heavy loam sod, not too much enriched
with animal manure, will suit Beauties
first rale.

"Is not President Cariiot rose a very
slow grower, that is, slow to make new
shoots where the bud is cut?" No, the
experience I have had with a few hund-
red is that it may not break so quickly as
perhaps Bridesmaid or Cusin, but nearly
so. It is a grand grower, making a fine,
long, stiff stem. No mildew, no spot; a
grand rose and come to stay.

W. Scott.

NEW ROSE MRS. ROBERT
GARRETT.

This new hybrid tea rose, raised by Mr.
John Cook, Baltimore, is meeting with
considerable praise from those who have
had an opportunity to see it growing, and
it is confidently believed that it will take
a prominent place among desirable trade
roses. The form of the flower is well
shown in the accompanying engraving.
The color is a pleasing pink.

GLOXINIAS-THEIR USES AND
CULTURE.

It was several years ago since this
strikingly attractive genus became close-
ly associated with florists and plant lov-
ers, and year after year from their first
appearance they have been growing more
in favor until at the present time the de-
mand for them is on a par with the ma-
jority of other flowering plants. While
they will not resist a great amount of
rough usage in packing and shipping,
their usefulness, beaut)' and distinctive-
ness in contrasts of coloring certainly
equalizes these qualities and deficiencies;
some being pure white, rich crimson and
purple, while others are delicately spotted
and penciled.

Gloxinias are naturally summer-flower-
ing plants, but successions may be kept
up the entire year, if necessary, by re-
tarding the bulbs or raising late seed-
lings. They are tropical plants and so
require tropical treatment, more especi-
ally when growing, to get free, healthy,
luxuriant and well developed plants of
floriferous habits.

The plants are more frequently started
from bulbs of recent years than they were
formerly, on account of several Euopean
firms making a specialty of their cultita-
tion, raising plants by the tens of thous-
ands for the purpose of selling the bulbs,
many thousands of them passing through

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V

V \ f

New Pink Rose, Mrs. Robert Garrett.

(Photographed aud engraved by J. Horace McFarland Co., Harrisburg, Pa.)

our custom houses every year, being im-
ported by our wholesale bulb and seed
firms, then in turn sold to the florist and
general buyer. It is a simple matter to
start the bulbs and can be done in the
following ways: As soon as they are re-
ceived, put them in shallow flats, the
propagating beds or in small pots, which-
ever way is the most convenient, one way
being equally as good as the other under
ordinary conditions, but in the latter
they are more apt to dry out and be in-
jured than in the former methods. «If
the bulbs are started in flats on a bench
they should be potted up as soon as they
begin to grow, as the extremeh' tine fib-
rous roots will be damaged if allowed to
remain until the leaves begin to foim and
the flower buds show. Select a light ma-
terial for potting, in order that the deli-

cate roots may have free access to every
part of the pot without resistance. For
the ordinary size bulb a 5-inch pot will
be found amply large, perhaps nothing
will be gained by the use of a larger size.
The question of potting and repotting is
frequently raised, but in this case there
is nothing to decide as all depends upon
judicious watering and the least the roots
are disturbed the better results the plants
will show.

The soil should only be pressed down
lightly with the fingers and the potting
stick dispensed with entirely in this par-
ticular form of plant cultivation. After
this operation put the plants in a light
position, but where they can be shaded
from the direct rays of the sun, or the
leaves will burn and the kinds of diseases
known to them will soon develop and

once in poor condition they will never
recover with any degree of satisfaction
and may as well be con.signed to the same
place, and in the same way and manner,
as many pretty and interesting plants have
gone before without the least delay.

By the time flower buds l)egin to show
it will be beneficial to them to apply
weak do.ses of cow and sheep liquid ma-
nure alternately, ngver allowing them to
become dry upon any occasion as growth
will stop abruptly and the character of
the plant will be disfigureil. Gloxinias
like a moist atmosphere in which to
grow, but when the first flowers open the
plants can be removed to a more congen-
ial house aud where the blooms will no
be spotted or damaged by moisture or
syringing.

If anyone does not wish to incur the
expense of purchasing the bulbs, which
are at this time sold at a very low figure,
or may wish to experiment in the way
of getting something new they can build
up their expectations by raising seed-
lings which is more or less a fascinat-
ing occupation. It will take about three
to four months to raise and flower a batch
of this beautiful plant. Seeds can be
sown any time after the fifteenth of the
month and raised with a large degree of
satisfaction. The}- should be sown in
shallow pans in a light sandy soil and
kept dark for a few days by covering
with glass and again covering the glass
with damp moss; this will encourage a
more equal germination. After filling
the pan with soil, first draining it thor-
oughly with rough material before sow-
ing the seed, soak the soil with water.
This will enable the seeds to germinate
before it is necessary to water the soil
again. This will prevent the seeds from
being washed from their original position
as no soil should be used to cover the
seeds. A light pressure with a flat in-
strument will accomplish the same pur-
pose as covering them and will at the
same time be much safer, as in the case of
Go\ering man^- of these diminutive grains
might be buried and lost. Should, how-
ever, it be found necessary' to moisten the
soil it can be done with the aid of a
sponge without any ill results if carefully
applied.

In about ten days the minute green
germs will show. Light must be given
gradually, avoiding the sun. When the
plants are large enough to remove on the
point of a lead pencil, flats should be
made ready using a finely sifted soil to
prick out the little plants, planting them
about an inch apart. Don't allow the
sun to shine upon the flats or the plants
will disappear a.s if by magic, nor must
they get too much moisture or they will
figure in a similar act. When they are
large enough pot them in 2-inch pots and
give them light and water, as in the pre-
ceding instructions only a fine rose can
be used to water with until the plants are
started and the soil settled on the top of
the pot. The plants being well rooted in
this size pot should be transferred into a
5-inch; when established should get liquid
manure as above outlined.

Gloxinias can be readily propagated in
several ways if you want to increase the
stock of a particular color. Cuttings
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will root ver\- quickly and make bulbs
that will give you a large plant the fol-
lowing year. 'Leaf cuttings may also be
made when the leaf is matured. Cutting
the leaves into small pieces with a portion
of petiole attached, a bulb will form at
the base which will make a flowering
plant another year.

Another method may be used to propa-
gate more rapidly with matured leaves.
Lay the leaves upon the propagating bed
and cover the ribs about an inch apart,
peg down each end where the incision

was made and small bulbs will form that
can be carried over for another year.
Thrip and red spider are their principal
enemies. These can be kept down and
entirelv eratlicated by the free use of to-
bacco stems.

The flowers and plants can be used for
many admirable purposes, table pieces,
mantel decorations and as a house plant
it appears to hold its own with many
others. F. L. Atkins. '

Short Hills, N. J.

PROPAGATION.

Manifold are the ways in the arrange-
ment and location of the propagating
houses; in their interior arrangement, or
the arrangement of a bench or part of one
in a house where other plants are also
grown; in the procedure of taking and
trimming the cuttings; in the selection
of the sand, and treatment of the cuttings
while in course of rooting. The ways
may differ, but the principles of rooting
a cutting successfully are invariably the
same.

Temperature and moisture have to be
mostly considered. If we detach a cutting
from the mother plant and try to root it
in a much higher or lower temperature it
can only result in failure. The change
in temperature will affect the working of
the cells, for on the uninterrupted ac-
tivity of the minute vessels filled with
pulsating life, of which stem and leaves
are constructed, depends eventually the
formation of roots, the completion of a
new plant.

Combined with temperature is moist-
ure. To attempt to root a cutting in a
higher temperature than the carnation
requires for its welfare may result other-
wise than what is intended, to root them
more quickly and save time. First, a
higher temperature is generalh' the cause
of the appearance of cutting bench fun-
gus. It will cause to evaporate more
moisture from the leaves than the cutting
is alile to absorb, cause wilting, conse-
quentlv inaction, and when not eventu-
ally ending in a total collapse, retards the
formation of roots for a long time.

The other cause is just the reverse, but
often not less disastrous. The atmos-
phere may be kept so moisture-laden
that evaporation is decreased to a mini-
nmm, the action increased, root forma-
tion hastened, but the whole structure of
the new plant is made so sensitive, so
delicate, that it easily falls a prey to dis-
ease, and when replaced again into the
cooler, normal temperature, the check is
so severe that the time gained is lost
again, two and three times over, and be-
sides the young plant may have become

impregnated with the germs of disease,
that will break out sooner or later and
end in destruction. A low temperature
will retard the formation of roots and
cause loss of time, Inil will otherwise not
affect the health of the plants. The best
temperature for general cultivation is the
average night temperature of 55°; day
temperature, if it can be avoided should
never run above 60°.

The need of watering depends much
on the texture of the sand. A coarse
sand will require more v.ater than a finer
one, as it will not retain moisture so long.
In a normal temperature the cuttings
should never wilt when properly shaded;
if they do it is owing to lack of water.

I will shortly describe our propagating
house, and mode of propagation, as it
will best give my idea of this work. Our
propagating house is a common even
span 20.XI00 feet running north and south.
The whole is shaded with a whitewash
made of white lead and coal oil. I have
found this the best shading, as it gives
the glass a milky appearance; while giv-
ing shade it still leaves it light enough in
cloudy weather. The interior arrange-
ment is one large center bench and two
smaller side benches. The center and
east side bench we use for propagating.
Thev are four inches deep, have brick
bottoms, with the heating pipes running
underneath and are entirely open on the
sides. There is enough drainage between
the bricks to drain all surplus water, and
the bricks are an excellent conductor of
a gentle bottom heat. One steam pipe
runs overhead. On the west side we
leave the two lower lights of glass with-
out shade, for we use that bench on
which to place flats with rooted trans-
planted cutting.o, before removing them
to a lighter house.

The sand we use is a medium grained,
clean pit sand. Before the sand is filled
in we give a dight sprinkling of sulphur
over the bottom. The benches are filled
even full, then well watered, and the
sand pounded down solid; the four inches
of sand generally pound down to three
inches. This makes the bench ready to
receive the cuttings. To insert the cut-
tings we draw a line with a knife about
one inch deep, insert the cuttings three-
fourths of an inch apart and the rows one

and one-half inches. After each row is
planted the sand is gently pressed on
again. 'NA'e water freely in a gentle spray
so the water runs through the bench.
The drainage between the bricks allows
us to do so. and I find that our stock
keeps healthier than with less watering,
and the water is retained in a tight
bench.

'there are difierent opinions as to what
constitutes a good cutting. That only
healthy stock should be selected from
which'to take cuttings should need no
repetition. I consider any young shoot
from three to four inches long a good cut-
ting; if longer, the flower bud may have
commenced to form, and the.se buds push
out quicker than the cutting will form
roots; the strength of the cutting is di-
vided, but when the buds are removed in
time will still make good plants. The
most desirable cuttings are those taken
from the base or along the lower part of
the flower stem. They can be taken from
the axil of the leaves, coming off with a
clean heel that does not need any further
trimming. Cuttings otherwise taken we
break out and trim afterwards. I object
to the pulling of the cutting, as it seems
to me the pulling must strain and injure
the cells at the break. In trimming I
prefer to make a clean cut with a sharp
knife a little above a joint, so the lower
pair of leaves can be peeled off; this leaves
a clean heel.

On all cuttings the lower leaves are re-
moved as far as the cutting will be in-
serted in the sand. We often find cuttings-
taken from the axil of a leaf that do not
have a clean heel, but a rosette of hard
leaves at the base. Such cuttings will never
root well; one-quarter to one-half of an
inch cut away will generally give a clean
heel. We invariably trim the leaves of
our cuttings. I may add yet that a good
cutting should not be too soft, neither
too hard, and should have a good pro-
portionate stem and not all leaves, as ia
often the case.

When rooted the young plants should
be planted in a light', rich soil and placed
in a cool, sunny house, where the young
plants can be kept growing and shifted
to larger pots as they will require, the
early made cuttings being unmistakably
the best. Otherwise when room is
scarce, and they are placed in out-of-the-
way places, kept in small pots or flats,
pla'nted close together, so they will be-
come stunted, the later struck cuttings
are much more desirable. A young
plant should be kept uninterrupted in a
growing condition until planted out if
one wishes to derive the benefits of aa
early propagation. Fred Dorner.

AMERICAN CARNATIONISTS.

At the risk of being called visionary I
offer the following suggestions, and trust
that they will be freely criticised in the
trade papers and at our meeting in Cbi-
ca^;

As the I500 proposition made some time
back does not seem practical, I now pro-
pose that I will be one of twenty or more
to donate annually I25 for the use of The
American Carnation Society, one-half of
the money thus donated to be used
toward offering premiums at our annual

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339

Simple Floral Arrangements. No. 1.

exhibition, the other half to be used
toward the running expenses of the Soci-
ety on the following lines:

First, that a conmiittee of three be ap-
pointed to take charge of the interests be-
tween the shipper of either flowers or
plants and the express companies. Let
this committee get up a shipping label
and have it copyrighted for use by mem-
bers of this society only. Give them
power to enforce care being used in the
handling of goods shipped under this
label. Rivalry betweeii the express com-
panies and the knowledge that this com-
mittee is backed by a good live society
would soon cause them to accede to an\-
reasonable demands made by said com-
mittee.

There should also be an arbitration
committee appointed to whom could be
brought all differences of an\- magnitude
between members for adjustment. This
would still further improve trade relations
between members of the society, although
the society by its mere e.xistence has al-
ready accomplished this to a great de-
gree'

A reference list should be established
and issued three times a year: ^^eptember
I, January i, and June i, giving the bad-
pay purchasers throughout the country,
both growers and retailers or store men.

A blank form should be gotten up giv-
ing the principal characteristcs of carna-
tions that are grown, old and new, or be-
ing introduced, and these filled in by
twenty or more members from different
localities. Bulletins containing such re-
ports to be sent twice or three times a
year to all members of the society.

All of these things would take money,
as the men who do the work should be
fairly remunerated for their trouble, but
I believe they could all be done and the
actual expenses of the society met with
the I250 and the annual dues received.

Other lines of work would develop and
•could be added as the membership in-

creases. This it would be bound to do if
the benefits are confined to members onl)-
(where they rightly belong) but not ex-
cluding trade papers from matter to
which they are entitled. This society
should be, and can make itself, worth
considerable more than the $2 annual
dues to every man who grows carnations
and to every store that handles them.

There is only one thing necessary and
that is for every member who can, to at-
tend the meeting in Chicago determined
to put his shoulder to the wheel and
make it a business meeting of business
men. Those carnationists who are not
members should come and join and make
1S9S the most successful year of the
American Carnation Society.

A. M. Herr.

CARNATION MRS. BRADT.

In Mr. Dorner"s notes he very properly
criticised :uy remarks on Mrs. Bradt.
When I issued my first batch of notes I
was thinking of Mrs. Bradt as I saw it
last season when the stem was much
weaker than it now is. I have seen a
number of batches of it growing lately and
they are producing much stronger stems,
showing that one can easih- be mistaken
in forming an opinion of a variety from
those shown at the exhibitions.

A. M. Herr.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The editor of the Florists' Review
has asked me to send occasional photo-
graphs of floral arrangements that we
turn out, and any other details about a
florist's business that would make inter-
esting illustrations; and says further:
"We have frequent calls from our sub-
scribers for illustrations of the more sim-
ple floral arrangements, such as they can
use themselves. They find the elaborate
arrangement of flowers in the large

cities of interest, but desire also to have
something more in line with the work
thev are obliged to make up themselves.
Of course, every florist has more or less
of this class of work, but as a general
rule he does not consider it worthy of a
photograph."

I trust this explanatory paragraph will
set me right with the readers of the Re-
view; and that I will not be thought
presumptuous, nor out of date, if in com-
pliance with the reasonable request, I
send for reproduction photographs of or-
dinary every-day work such as any fairly
equipped florist can turn out on short no-
tice at any season of the year.

I feel inore free to do this because I
have seen at pretentious flower shows,
work entered for competition that I
would have been ashamed to offer to my
most unappreciative patron; work in
which the stems of all the flowers used
seemed to be cut to the same measured
length, and where each rosebud was in-
serted in the design at an exact right an-
gle to its surface, accurately spaced, and
so far apart that the base of moss cov-
ered with shining foil, was very much in
evidence. If such things were thought
worthy to win a prize in good competi-
tion, what nmst some of the work be that
is turned out in country towns, made with
insufficient or improper material, at a
ruinouslv insuthcient price?

Fashions in flowers and floral work
varv with the locality; and although we
do iiot make up nearly so many pieces of
formal shape as we did a few years ago,
pillows are among the number most often
required; and the illustration presented
herewith represents one made on an iS-
inch frame, and will I think require little
explanation. Ordinarily the flowers and
greenerv used project so much on the
lower side that they hide the wire sup-
port in front, and it is giecessary only to
cover the longer supports at the back;
but in this case the camera was set too
low, and the wires should have been hid-
den by smilax. The kinds of flowers
used will vary with the season; but rose-,
buds and carnations should very rarely
be absent, and may well be the only
flowers used.

We try to avoid lettering when we can,
or if we'must use some, advise shortening
to one or two short words, and use a small
plain letter; the overhanging foliage
sometimes partially concealing some por-
tion of the inscription. The letters should
be properly spaced, securely fastened,
and if placed on a narrow field of white
immortelles, or Cape flowers, will be more
likelv to retain their position than if set
on fresh flowers. Lettering is often run
directlv across the design; but looks very
formal' and angular in that way. The
method indicated is our own, and we
think it more pleasing. Adiantum fronds
make the most beautiful garnishing, but
matured pieces of Asparagus plumosus
will be found more lasting.

Franklin, Pa. W. T. Bell.

GOVERNMENT SEEDS.

Bv a vote of 155 to 19 Congress has
passed another appropriation to continue
the free seed distribution. Evidently the
end of this absurdity is not yet.

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MISCELLANEOUS SEASON-
ABLE HINTS.

Azaleas.

I have often reminded you to rub off
the young growths of the azaleas. It
has to be done more than once during the
winter. If you don't the growth of wood
■will take precedence over the bud, which
will shrivel up. Some varieties are more
liable to do this than others. \ erv;eneana
is one of the worst, but all need watch-
ing.

Genistas.

It is too late to do any more stopping
of genistas txcept where a straggling
growth is made. They are generally
rather early for Piaster, at least when
Easter comes "medium to late, "(this year
April loth) so keep them as cool as possi-
ble without freezing for the next six weeks.
They are not a good house plant, drop-
ping flowers and leaves quickly, but are
very pretty and attractive and will last
quite as long as fifty cents worth of cut
flowers.

Dutch Hyacinths.

You can now bring in some of your first
potted Dutch hyacinths and in a night
temperature of 6o° they will be entirel)'
satisfactor)-. Some varieties are better
adapted for earl\' forcing than others,
but few of us, even if we grow thousands
and import them under name, keep varie-
ties separate, so to mention particular va-
rieties would be useless. Don't attempt
any hot-box business with them as you
would tulips in December. They would
be best with a subdued light till the spike
is well up, then give them full daylight.

Hydrangeas.

Hydrangeas are forced for Easter sales,
but there is so much "force" about the
operation, and when sold so .soon col-
lapse that we can get along without them.
They bring vexation and trouble into our
otherwise quiet life. A plant that will
look well for two weeks, such as an
azalea, is sold with a clear conscience, but
one that wilts over night, never to be re-
vived, can be dispensed with. Those who
find it profitable to get hydrangeas in
flower at Easter will continue to
do so, whatever is said. If we
don't approve of them as an early
spring plant, we value them highly
later on and a few brought into heat now
will flower in May without much forcing.
Look out for red spider, they attack the
flowers as well as the leaves. Plenty of
syringing will keep these little pests
down. Of late years the hydrangea has
been much asked for as a plant in a large
pot or tub for a veranda plant. Now those
that have been in the least forced are bv
no means fit for that puqjose. If fully out
in the greenhouse their period of beauty
will be brief out of doors, so if you have
any large plants and you wish to sell
them for a good price and bring you
credit, keep them as dormant as possible;
under a bench wont do nor will a warm
cellar. A cellar where there was some
light and the temperature down to. about
freezing would be the ideal place for

them. A very handsome pair of hydran-
geas, that for years ornamented one of our
beautiful Delaware avenue lawns, were
wintered in the basement of a large coach
house and stable, where no artificial heat
was used, and not brought out till begin-
ning of May, or till danger of frost was
passed. Those lifted and potted last fall
will need no more shifting this spring.
Larger plants carried over summer in pots
will want a shift, or if that is not conven-
ient, a heavy mulch. Of all gross feeding
plants or shrubs the florist hamlles, the
hydrangea takes the cake, or rather the
soil, manure and water. When the old
plants are starting to grow, as they now
are unless kept very cool, is the best time
to take cuttings for your next year's
flowering plants. Short, stout growths
make the best plants, and the sooner they
are rooted the larger plants you will have
for next fall. There is always a number
of young shoots springing from the bot-
tom of the plant which would not give
flowers, but make excellent material for
cuttings. Don't wait till .\pril and take
the top of a long, blind shoot; they make
poor plants.

Calceolarias.

The calceolaria is not as much grown
now-a-days as it should be. What cheap
plant is there more attractive? They are
bound to sell. Be.side that much-grow'U
plant the cineraria they are an aristocrat.
If you have any coming on take care of
them. Why you don't see them more
often is because they need to be well un-
derstood. I would not say they are a difti-
cult plant to grow; few plants are when
you know how, but they are much easier
ruined than a cattleya, a croton, or a
Caryota urens. Those I see now, dail}',
are in 5-inch pots. They want a low tem-
perature; 40° at night will do well. When
you see the dew glistening on the woolly
stirface of their leaves, the plants are in
their right element. Like the cine-
raria, an over-watering will kill them;
but they don't want to be starved for
water for all that. Greenfly delights to
pasture beneath their handsome leaves
and attains its maximum .size while suck-
ing its juices. A heavy fumigation, par-
ticularh" if they are not accustomed to it,
will burn the leaves and ruin the plants
beyond recover}'. But if you have al-
lowed the fly to get a foothold, you must
smoke, but do it often and mildly. Fresh
tobacco stems among the pots will help
greatly to keep down the aphis. If you
don't want to fumigate, vaporize the Rose
Leaf Extract with the cake dish and red-
hot iron. I have never seen the most
tender leaf or frond in the least injured
by it.

Cyclamens.

If you want first-class cyclamens by
next Christmas you must not neglect the
young plants now. They should be i/roivn
from the day the seed germinates till they
are in flower. Those sown the end of
September or early in October will now
be in 2 or 2 N inch pots. Keep them near
the light. If you have a light bench it
will do, if not, a shelf a foot or two from
the glass will suit them well. Fifty-five
degrees is cool enough for the little plants.
They should be in a house where you
weekly fumigate, for greenfly is very fond

of the cyclamen at all stages, especially
the young growths. When the roots are
showing plentifully don't be afraid to give
them another shift. Never let them get
stunted or stunted they will remain.

Pelargoniunis.

I notice a few pelargoniums that are
now showing bud and will easily be in
full flower by early April. Give them the
lightest, driest, and airiest bench you
have and a temperature of 55° at night.
These are plants that were cut down last
September. Plants from cuttings taken
from these old plants when cut down are
now in 4-inch pots and on a cool bench
kept rather on the dry side. They will
make their best growth in March and
April and flower in May.

Harrisii Lilies — Staking.

V e have just completed tying or rather
staking our Harrisii lilies, which we
think are just right for Easter. When a
lily, however strong it may be, is one
foot above the pot it should have its
stake. In handling, I have seen ttiem
broken off at the top of the bulb and if
thpy get long and heavy will sway to one
side, and when straightened up there is a
cruel operation performed. You will
hear a cracking at top of bulb; this can't
be good for the health of the lily. As it
must be done some time, tie them when
the plants are small. It will be done in
half the time. You can guess the neces-
sary height of the stake by the growth of
the plant. If your stake should be a few
inches too long it is easily cut off, much
easier than splicing a piece on. Staking
and tying plants, like potting and shift-
ing and some other of our operations,
are purely mechanical, unlike watering
which is only slightly mechenical and
largely mental; admitting of course that
to be expert at a mechanical operation,
you must when learning have exercised
considerable brains, but when expertness
is once acquired it is no longer a tax on
your thinking powers, but comes to you
as easy as the proverbial "falling off a
log" or that social function which de-
mands the observation, "Here's to ye".
Yet it is strange that men do not observe.

I have seen gardeners, who should
know better, stake plants very crudely.
It requires a little practice, in fact a good
deal to put the stake into a lily pot per-
fectly perjiendicular as it should be.
Then again they will ram the stake down
close to the bulb, when it not only looks
better, but is better two inches away.
Then they will tie the lily stalk right to
the stake, hardly allowing room for the
stem to grow in size. No need of it, a
play of au inch or two has a better ap-
pearance and much more natural.

Raffia is much better for a tying ma-
terial than any string of whatever text-
ure or color. Some florists don't seem to
know that a very small strand of raffia
is strong enough to hang a man, so a very
thin piece will hold a lily in place and a
twist between the thumb and finger rolls
it up into a thread, making it still
stronger and neater. I have seen some
leave the raffia in a broad band round
the stake and plant, having the appear-
ance of a sore throat, with a bandage
round it.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review,

HI

Armstrong's Everblooming Tuberose.

Ventilation.

Last week we had almost the weather
of April. When such days occur you
should never lose a chance to give air
and lots of it to the plants you are win-
tering in cold frames. Carnations, roses,
clematis, pansies will be greatly benefited
by fresh air, especially if it is warm. If
tire weather is cold and the ground cov-
ered with snow, they will go for weeks
without harm, but whenever the tempera-
ture gets near 32°, open the sash and
brush off the snow, or the latter first.
Wm. Scott.

AN EVERBLOOMING TUBEROSE.

The accompinying engraving shows a
field and some individual spikes of bloom
of the everbloatning tuberose that origi-
nated with Jlr. Luther Armstrong, St.
Louis, Mo. There is a continuous forma-
tion of flower buds around the old flower
stalk, the same bulb continuing to bloom
from year to year. The flowers are sin-
gle, pure white during the hottest and
driest weather, and the buds open after
being cut and placed in water like the
gladiolus. All the bulbs in the field illus-
trated had bloonie<l the previous season.

This tuberose was awarded a certificate
of merit at the Providence convention of
the S. A. F. and won the Shaw gold
medal at the last St. Louis exhibition, of-
fered for a plant of merit not before in
commerce. It will undoubtedly prove ex-
ceedingly useful as a summer cut flower
and take the place of all other varieties
of the single tuberose.

THE HARRISII DISEASE.

Mr. E. Buettner, Park Ridge. 111., be-
lieves the trouble is entirely due to a little
insect which can be readily seen under a
strong hand magnifying glass, and he has
found this insect on longiflorums from
Japan and Spanish irises from Holland as
well as on Harrisii from Bermuda. He has
found as many as 500 of these insects on
one bulb and rarely less than 20 to 30. He
believes that a diseased shoot of the lilv
is evidence that this mite had reached the
center of the bulb, and that the spots on
the leaves are where the insect has bitten
through the tissues of the shoot in the
heart of the bulb. In bulbs that failed to
grow the center was rotten and full of
these mites. He believes that the deca}'_ is
simply the natural resultof the injury done
to the tissues by the mite. In the scales of
the bulb were found cavities containing
the mites. He has never seen a diseased
bulb that did not contain these mites.

The mites are about the size of the red
spider and under the naked e)-e are apt to
be confused with the fine grains of white
sand that generally adhere to Harrisii
bulbs when received. Under the magnify-
ing gla.ss they are seen to be a transluc-
ent white, nearly round in shape and slow
in their movements, color turning to
brown with age.

In the future he will have each bulb in-
spected under a hand magnif3'ing gla.ss
and each bulb having any of these mites
will be rejected. He hopes that the Ber-
muda growers will take steps to check
the spread of this insect and establish a
system of inspection which will prevent

the exportation of affected bulbs, as other-
wise their market in this country will be
destroved. He says he cannot afford to
pay a high price for bulbs and then lose
from twenty-five to fifty per cent, of
them. If this continues he must stop
growing Harrisii lilies, and has already
reduced his orders for bulbs simply on
account of the losses due to the insect.

Mr. Buettner notes a great difference in
Japan longiflorums. Some with broad
leaves seem to flower well and others
with narrow foliage seem to be coming
blind. He presumes that the bulbs are
grown largely from seed in Japan and
that the difference is due to seed varia-
tions.

LONG ISLAND NOTES.

Mr. Bisold. of recent carnation fame,
being the grower and introducer of the
new variety, Mrs. Frances Joost, met me
at the Miueola depot with his 2:40 horse
and a smile.

After a drive of about a n ile over a
typical Long Island road we arrived at the
greenhouses and I was there introduced
to Mrs. Frances Joost (no rhyme in-
tended) for the first time. My first im-
pression was that it was a very strong up-
right growing variet\-, and not a stake is
used. Some were grown in solid beds
and some on benches. Mr. Besold prefers
the solid bed for this Variety, or for any
carnation for that matter, if set out in the
house by the first of June, or earlier if you
can spare the room. A description ap-
peared in our columns recently'. It is all
the introducer claims for it and it will, I

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am sure, stand comparison with any all
round pink in the market,

A house of Scott and McGowan, the
two parents, reminded one more of a field
of wheat with their wealth of buds and
luxuriant growth. There was also a bench
of promising seedlings of which more
ivill l:ie heard later.

Every inch of space is utilized to ad-
vantage here and a succession of crops is
aimed at. For instance, after the chrysan-
themums were cut, Mr. Besold planted
out a lot of Harrisii from 4-inch pots and
from indications it was a very wise move.
Order and cleanliness is the rule rather
than the exception here and the boiler
room even was as clean as a kitchen. Hot
water under pressure is used here and a
pressure and temperature gauge are pre-
cautions that result in eqnalizing the
temperature in tlie houses.

Among other things, I noted a very
fine house of cinerarias that will be in
prime shape about Easter. The young
plants of Mrs. Frances Joost were very
thrifty and free from rust and contrary to
a good many varieties, were "breaking."
even though in small pots and not
pinched.

It was dusk when I arrived at the Sea-
wanhaka Greenhouses, Oyster Bay, and
was somewhat disappointed, when the
smiling manager, Mr. "Jim" Clark, told
me that they did not raise oyster plants at
his place. A hurried glance through re-
vealed a well appointed ]dace, and a
house of excellent cyclamens. Big .stocks
of "soft stuff" are raised here. Besides
a nice collection of ferns and small palms,
there were some handsome baskets of
Asparagus Sprengerii, and a small bed of
Asparagus plumosus, from which Mr.
Clark said he had gathered over 35,000
seeds. A good paying crop, I should
think. B.

HORTICULTURE IN HOLLAND.

Illustrated Lecture by John K. M. L. Far-

quhar Before the Massachusetts

Horticultural Society.

John K.M. L. Farquhar, of Boston, gave
a lecture before the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Society, January 15, on "Hor-
ticulture in Holland." The stereopticon
illustrations added much to the lecture,
of which the following is an abstract:

Holland presents to the horticulturist
many interesting features of her own. For
two hundred years she has supplied the
nations of northern latitudes with bulbs
from which to raise flowers to brighten
their conservatories in winter and their
gardens in spring, and she has estab-
lished a constantly increasing business,
the monopoly of which seems assured to
her for ages so come. Her exports of
bulbs and nursery stock now aggregate
five million dollars annually.

Such elaborate flower stores as we have
in Boston are not found in Holland. As
we pass through Rotterdam or Amsterdam
we see a flower market where a few men
and women do the business, the flowers
being chiefly of the more ordinary kinds,
brought there in the morning and sold at
low prices, and by noon the business is
over. Dutch horticulturists devote most

of their energy to supplying the wants
of other nations, their home trade — es-
pecially in cut flowers— being exceedingly
small.

In Holland we find no such gigantic
greenhouses as may be seen on large
estates in England, such as Chatsworth
or Zion House, hardy trees, shrubs, vines
and herbaceous plants being more gener-
ally depended on for landscape decora-
tion. This policy we find successfully ex-
emplified in Boston's new parks. Many
of the residential streets and even the
narrow business streets of Rotterdam
have valuable space devoted to trees —
more, I think, than our citizens would be
willing to allot under similar conditions.
Haarlem is the largest city of North
Holland, and the trade center of the
bulb-growing district. If we proceed by
steam train from Haarlem by way of
Vogelenzang we pass through extensive
bulb fields, towards the Lake of Haar-
lem. There is, however, no Lake of
Haarlem now; only a great canal, sur-
rounded by seventy square nules of low-
land that fifty years ago was lake. liere
on the western side of the canal we find
the finest hyacinth ground in Holland.
The soil is of various kinds — peat, clay
and sand; the la.st being what is chosen
for hyacinth culture. It is prepared by
giving it a heavy application of cow ma-
nure, which is brought to the fields in
boats from Leyden, Amsterdam or Rot-
terdam.

Hyacinths, narcissuses and tulips are
set in trenches six inches deep; crocuses,
scillas and snowdrops in trenches three
inches deep. Before the cold sets in all
the planted fields are thickly covered
with reeds, which grow along the edges
of the canals, and are cultivated in the
north of Holland for this purpose. Great
care is taken to prevent frost from reach-
ing the bulbs, for as they are planted
early in autumn they soon make long
roots, and frost reaching the bulbs would
raise them up and detach them from
their roots. Spring flowering bulbous
plants are rapid growers, requiring a
large supply of nourishment, and unless
their roots are well developed in advance
of the top and kept in good condition,
they will be unable to furnish the needed
food, and failure, or partial failure, will
result.

Large growers are prepared to furnish
from four to five hundred sorts of hya-
cinths. Now, we prefer the single varieties,
and the list of sorts is not as long as
formerly. The propagation of hyacinths
is by offsets, which form at the base of
the bulbs. The largest bulbs are cut
across the base several times or hollowed
out, to increase the number of offsets
which are formed. More of the single
pink variety. Norma, is grown than any
other. One grower's trade requires So,ooo
of them annually, the product of about
two acres.

The average grower must cultivate in
all about four hundred and fifty varieties
of tulips. Of these about four hundred
are varieties of the ordinary garden
species. Tulipa Gesneriana was intro-
duced to western Europe from Turkey
in 1554. Tulips are propagated by off-
sets, each root producing two, or some-
times three, salable bidbs, and perhaps

one or two of smaller size, which require
another season's growth before they are
fit for market. They are also easily raised
from seed, the seedlings coming at first
self-colored; while they remain so they
are known as breeders. These have been
made very popular recently under the
name of Darwin. After a few years of
culti\ation they break aw-ay from their
original color. If a white tulip comes
striped or marked with another color it
is called a Byblcemen. Of this class the
rose or red-tinted BybUemens known as
"roses" are perhaps the most desirable.
A tulip having a yellow ground marked
with another color is called bizarre.

In the early part of this century tulips
having variegated flowers were most es-
teemed. To-day such self-colors as Gold
Prince, the beautiful rose-carmine Proser-
pine, Vermilion Brilliant and the white,
yellow and scarlet Pottebakkers are most
esteemed. There are, of course, excep-
tions; the most conspicuous is the noble
Keizerkroou. crim.son with a wide edge
of yellow. The tuli]) has become with us
the most popular of the spring flowering
bulbs. We use from a million and a half
to two millions here in New England
annually.

Daffodils are now receiving more at-
tention from hybridizers than any other
class of bulbs. Although the largest and
finest bulbs come from Holland, they are
extensively grown in England, Ireland,
the Island of Guernsey and France. Ja-
panese lilies are seldom grown in Holland;
the Dutch dealers find it cheaper to im-
port them from Japan.

The bulbs are lifted by hand, as spades
or forks might injure them. They are
carefully laid in baskets and conveyed by
boat to the warehouses, where they are
carefully dried and counted out into bags.
When needed for shipment, buckwheat
chaff is put in to prevent bruising. The
value of bulbs exported annu.ally from
Holland aggregates three million dollars,
the United States taking about ^300,000
worth.

On the southerly side of the Lake of
Haarlem are the nurseries of Boskoop.
We see in these nurseries mauy plants
which are not hardy enough to survive
our winters, for many of which there is a
large demand from F;ngland. The vis-
itor to Boskoop, if going from Haarlem,
will find it most convenient to make the
journey by steamer in the great canal,
lined on each side with interesting and
picturesc^ue scenery.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS.

[Head biforc tilt St. Louis Florists' Club
by F. J. FiUinore.]

Shall we have another Chrysanthemum
show is the question. I will answer it in
the first place by asking, what are we
here for? If merely for routine business
there would not be nmch attraction. We
assemble here, I think, as a kind of re-
union once a month, but with alway-s the
main object in view, of holding a show,
not for chrysanthemums alone, but for
almost every variety of plant and flower
that can be had at that season of the year
to make a creditable display.

I am sure that there are very few grow-

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The Shower Bouquet.

ers that could not furnish a few good
plants, if not cut flowers, even the small-
est grower among us. Nearly all grow
geraniums, carnations, chrysanthemums,
and a variety of blooming plants, for all
of which there are desirable premiums
offered, and we should exert ourselves
and take pleasure in growing a few plants,
not how many but how good. If you |
have never attempted to grow for exhibi-
tion you will be surprised the amount of
pleasure you will derive. Of course it
takes a great deal of hard work and study
to attain success, but just make up your
mind to do your best, not minding if you
do meet with difficulties, and you will be
amply repaid, if not in the ahnightv dol-
lar at least in the amount of pleasure you
will feel in looking at the result of your
handiwork and the words of praise you
hear from customers and friends.

.■\lthough a true gardener's love for his
plants anil flowers is the first considera-
tion, still you will find it will greatly
benefit you from a business standpoint
when customers see your fine show plants.
They will naturally want to have some
like them, even if not quite so large and

fine, and it is sometimes a hard task to re-
fuse to sell the ver\- plants and flowers
that are intended for exhibition.

I am sure if you cast aside all jealous
and selfish thoughts and grow for pleas-
ure alone, you will attain success in one
class or another, but do not be dis-
heartened or disappointed if j-ou do not
take as many blue ribbons as }'OU ex-
pected; remember, the other fellow will
be there. If you do not succeed at first,
try, try again.

In conclusion, Mr. President and broth-
er gardeners, I would repeat, let us all
unite and success will be ours, but dis-
banded we will meet with failure. By
putting our shoulders to the wheel and
leaving nothing undone to achieve suc-
cess I am sure we will have a most suc-
cessful show, not only from an artistic
standpoint, but also financially. I think
those that exhibit can be reasonably sure
of having their premiums paid in full.

I again repeat b\' all means let us have
a show^ only give us a chance and we
will give our citizens and visitors such a
show as will be heard of. Let us make
the chrysanthemum show and floral ex-

hibition of 1S9S a grand success, and I
onlv hope the executive committee, who-
ever they may be, will be able to secure
space in the exposition building, for suc-
cess depends a great deal on location, as
I have alwavs maintained.

SHOWER BOUQUET.

( )ur illustration portrays one of the
most beautiful additions to the narrow-
variety of bouiiuets, and is the one used
almost exclusively these days by the
"smart set." There is no variety of flower
that lends itself more gracefullv than lily
of the valley to this style of horticultural
architecture, as a ground plan to work
upon, and then finished here and there
with sprays of orchids, buds of roses, vio-
lets, or for that matter any seasonable
flower that will balance evenly with the
whole, then the lout luscinb/e effect is all
that can be desired and will satisfy the
most exacting customers.

The bouquet seen in our illustration
contains about two hundred vallev, eigh-
teen Cypripedium insigne and a fair pro-
portion of fern and asparagus; cost to you
about f.i2 includin.g rilibon and "fixiiis"
and to cost "the other feller" what j-ou
can get — price usually asked in New York
|25to I35 at this lime of year.

The bouquet is usually built up in spravs
and then boiuid together, a few smaller
sprays being placed where needed; the
main sprays as follows:
Two sprays IH inches long.
'1 wo sprays 12 inches long-
Two sprays H inches long.
Fini.shed with asparagus or fern, Adian-
tum cuneatum or Adiantum Farlevense if
preferred, and broad and narrow lace rib-
bons from which are attached small
sprays of flowers that are used in the
general make-up.

A NOVEL JARDINIERE.

While we are scouring the tropics for
novelties, while we are absorbing cata-
logues to find something new and use-
ful to attract our customers, there are
many things pretty, useful and orna-
mental right at our very door and this
was never more thoroughly impressed on
my mind than when I saw a very pretty
jardiniere at Galvin's in Boston, com-
po.sed of the following native plants:
Hardy ferns in variety, gbodyearas, sar-
racenias, ground pine. Partridge berries,
bird berries, and finished off here and
there with little masses of "silver" moss,
the whole making a unique and very
pretty efiect. B.

VIOLETS.

A Chicago grower finds that if Marie
Louise is kept very cool and dry the
flowers come paler in color and with a
greater amount of fragrance. And the
color so secured seem to make the flowers
more salable in the Chicago market,
while, of course, the increased fragrance
considerably enhances their value.

Another grower says violets should be
picked only in the middle of the day
when the house is warm. They are then
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their fragrance. They should then have
a little wet tissue paper on the stems and
each bunch be wrapped in soft waxed
paper. This will liest preserve the fra-
grance. Market as soon as possible.

PHILADELPHIA.

Many Flowers Used at Assembly Ball.

The first assembly ball, held in the
Academy of Music, on Friday eve-
ning January 14th. was a most
l)ririiant affair. '1 he supper tables
were formerly laid in the lower hallway,
which is bounded on each side by broad
staircases ascending to the foyer on the
second floor, where the dancing takes
place. This screen-formed supper room
has alwavs been one of the chief beauties
of the assemblies. The ladies in full even-
ing dress seated on the stairs with bou-
<|uets of hand.some flowers banked on the
balusters beside them, forming a beauti-
ful setting to the animated scene below.

This vear's managers, however, decided
to turn tlie lower hallway into a parlor,
transferring the supper room to the
Academy proper. The stage curtain was
lowered and the parquet floored over.
The balconies were then hidden by alter-
nate rows of green and white cheese
cloth, stretching entirely around the
house. In front of these draperies were
used evergreen trees and a great number
of incandescent bglits, the idea being to
turn the parquet into one large room,
plants and flowers being used freely all
around the sides of this room, the boxes
being especially pretty.

The idea was an excellent one, the
difficulty being that the space to be dec-
orated above was so vast that it was al-
most impossible to prevent it from seem-
ing bare despite the quantity of material
used. The dancing took place in the
foyer, which was beautifullv decorated.
There was decidedly more bouquets car-
ried than last season, a very encouraging
.sign.

The Market.

The market has been in bad shape;
flowers are too plentiful. The dull, ex-
tremeU- mild weather has told on the
quality of the stock and worse still, several
stormy days kept shoppers indoors. Tlie
Assembly brightened things up decidedly
as far as choice stock was concerned, es-
pecially roses, but the next day being
very wet, prices broke badly on second
<juality stock. Carnations have suffered
considerably; the best now bring |2. so,
while very good flowers can be bought
for I1.50. Good roses bring excellent
prices, about the same as last week, but
medium and poor blooms bring prices
which I hesitate to name.

State Board of Agriculture.

An institute meeting of the State
Board of Agriculture was held in Horti-
cultural Hall on Saturday, January 15.
There were a number of interesting
papers read both in the afternoon and
evening sessions and the "question box"
proved of great interest. The meeting
was well attended, not perhaps by ex-
actly the farmer class but the gentlemen
farmers came and lots of florists and ama-

teur gardeners, which will do just as
much good or more, as a meeting of this
kind attended by farmers only would not
be nearly so interesting. , The average
farmer gets up too early and works too
hard to think of questions when in a
meeting. He would prot)ably take forty-
winks while there, and think of the ques-
tion he meant to ask on the way hotne.

Should More Beauties Be Grown?

Thereisave:y interesting letter from
this citv in the Aiiiiriiyin Florist of the
8th inst., signed "K." I am a great ad-
mirer of Mr. K. and his writings; in fact,
there have been times when 1 have waited
with painful suspense for his judgment
on some plant or tiower. The letter in
question gives an account of the increase
in the quantity of glass devoted to forcing
American Beauty roses for this market,
and goes on to say that the demand still
keeps ahead of the supply. The natural
inference is that the growers hereabouts
should devote more glass to Beauties next
season.

Now I am not at all sure that the facts
justify such a conclusion. Here are the
facts: The Beauty is a crop rose; every
grower tries to get a good crop for Christ-
mas; verv many of our growers succeeded
this season. Naturally, A-hen this letter
was written, on or about Tuesday, Janu-
ary 4, the best long-stemmed flowers were
scarce. Immediately after the holidays,
for about two weeks, this market is likely
to be dull, and a quantity of any fancy-
flower is apt to bring prices down.

It is this desire to produce enough for
every emergency which has caused the
tremendous over production from which
the New York cut tiower market has
suffered in the past few years. It will
take close watch on the account books
ne.xt summer to decide whether or not
more glass can be profitably devoted to
this popular rose.

Notes.

S. S. Pennock is receiving some excep-
tionally fine mignonette which brings

JlO to il2.

Madame Chatenay rose continues to be
greatly admired by the ladies. It seems like
a good rose for the florist who retails his
own flowers, from first appearance. (Will
not some one who has grown it tell us
about it ?)

The Florist Bowling Team were not so
successful in their second match as in
their first. Our men led until the third
game was begun when somehow the pins
didn't fall our way. Mr. J. K.
Starr has been elected manager and bet-
ter things are expected. J. W, Y.

BALTIMORE.

Business Continues Dull.

Although an improvement over last
week, business has not as yet come up to
expectations. In fact, the unceremonious
drop things took after New Years has
caused a general distrust all around, both
wholesale and retail, and one now
hesitates to prophesy. Shall conse-
quentl)' confine myself to facts and the
sayings of others.

Some of the retailers are complaining

very much, others are reticent or re-
signed (it is hard to say which), while
a very few reported "trade greatly im-
proved." To the uninitiated, one would
think we were a set of "croakers," but to
the florist, who can appreciate our pre-
dicament, it is quite plainly depicted
that something else is wrong, for it is an
old failing of the craft never to discuss
business unless it really is dull.

At the commission houses the sales are
both light and unstable, while the con-
signments have in their turn increased in
contrasting proportions. Flowers of all
kinds are plentiful now, and prices have
taken a tumble. The best roses only
bringing $6 and ;^7 per hundred. Beauties
I3 and 14 per dozen. Carnations are
getting qinte plentiful and are back to |i
and jL.'io, while violets also are more
than ei|ual to the demand, at the rate of
50 cents per hundred.

Baltimore Florists' Exchange.

The stockholders of the Baltimore
Florists' Exchange held their annual
meeting at the Exchange rooms. No. 229
Park avenue, Monday the 10 inst at 6 p.
m. Our aide manager, ]\Ir. Alex. Scott,
submitted a very favorable financial re-
port, which was accepted. A new board
of directors for the coming year was then
elected as follows: I. H. Moss, E. A.
Seidewitz, Wm. Eraser, A. Repp, J. M.
Rider, Ed. Kress and C. F. Feast. The
board then elected the following officers:
I. H. Moss, president; Wm. Eraser, vice-
president; Edwin .A. Seidewitz, secretary;
Chas. F". Feast, treasurer.

No Show Next Fall.

The regular meeting of the Gardeners'
Club at the Roj'al Arcanum Building,
Monday, January lo, was quite well at-
tended owing perhaps to the fact that a
question of vital importance to the club
was to be discussed and decided. The
secretary, Mr. N. F. Flitton, read for a
second time the executive conmiittee's re-
port on the question of holding a show
next fall, and after a somewhat lively
discussion it was placed before the house
and voted down. The general sentiment
being that at the present another attempt
would only add another financial failure
to our list.

Question Box.

The question box as usual contained a
miscellaneous collection of subjects which
were of more or less interest. One ques-
tion was asked, "What caused violets to
have green centers?" The answer "over
feeding and not enough light" was given.
Also, "What are the best new carna-
tions?" Mr. Fischer thought Flora Hill,
Victor, Lily Dean, Mrs. Chas. Duhme
and Jubilee. "What eflect has nitrate of
soda upon carnations?" Jlr. Seidewitz
answered that it gave a dark green lustre
to the foliage.

Upon motion the first meeting in Feb-
ruary has been appointed carnation
night, all members being invited to con-
tribute an exhibit, a certificate of merit
to be awarded to the best vase of pink,
one variety.

Mr. Charles M. Wagner gave an im-
promptu exhibit of a well-grown and
beautiful white cyclamen, which caused

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general admiration. The crown con-
tained four dozen flowers in all, thirty of
which were wide open, the balance in
large buds.

Notes.

Messrs. Halliday Bros, and Samuel
Feast & Sons have both issued very
pretty calendars this year as an adver-
tising medium.

Messrs. Fischer & Ekas have a new
seedling carnation, pure white, with the
habit of Storm King and Lizzie Mc-
•Gowan, which bids fair to be a seller.

A Lexington street florist has money,
not "to burn," but for exhibition. He
places one dollar bills in his windows as
a gentle reminder that violets are only
$1 per hundred. There is an example
where you "advertise and get your money
back." Another good method is to try
the Florists' Review. C. F. F.

BUFFALO.

Dullness Prevails.

If it were not for that mournful business
metioned last week, and which I hope
was distributed among the craft gener-
all}', it could be called very dull indeed.
For the time of year it is too dull to be
healthy. A little drifting business falls
on us all the time but there is a sad lack
of events which demand any quantity of
flowers, p'lowers are in abundance to fill
all orders. Carnations of good quality
meet with the quickest sales and violets
are getting more plentiful.

A Trip to Corfu.

Last week's dull routine was enlivened
bv a small delegation consisting of the re-
tired C. F. Christenson, W. J. Palmer,
Sr., Daniel B. Long and W. S. taking the
noon train for Corfu, Genesee Co. Chris-
tenson is retired from active business but
very much with us in spirit and thinks he
knows as nmch as the rest of us, but such
is the enormous strides and marvelous
velocity with which our business travels,
aquiring knowledge and experience in its
flight, that one who is even seven and a
half months out of the business is lost.
Too late! he can never catch on again,
he will see the express train glide around
a curve and be lost to sight and he had
better then and there make up his mind
to sit on the pleasant bank and live on a
"moderate competency."

Two of the party were invalids of a
kind. One had lost a little piece of the
natural covering of his shin, the other the
same material from his big toe and neither
of these injured members have shown a
marked inclination to heal, so the two quiet
members solaced themselves with quiet
converse about the respective merits of
the newer carnations, while the other two
went on with their wild frolic. A view of
a bench of the local new carnation,
"Genesee" was really the object of the
visit and all were very favorably im-
pressed with it. As Flora Hill was grow-
ing in the same house, the same soil,
same temperature and same attention, it
was a good opportunity to pass an opinion
which I will leave others to express.
After a very enjoyable lunch at the Hotel

de Thayer, we journeyed on to see Mr. T.

Webb and his new scarlet carnation, at
present without a name, but which pro-
duces large quantities of good flowers.
Time was short and the boys had to re-
turn to town.

A Delegation from Rochester,

On Friday a large delegation from
Rochester reached town. There was a
pair of Baiters, a pair of Kellers, a
Schlegel and three other gentle-
men whose names I did not accurately
get. When such an imposing and im-
portant party as that visits our city why
don't they notify us? Proper courtesy
could then be extended. It appears, how-
ever, that the boys at home attended to
their wants, and late in the day they ar-
rived in the Genesee village and found
the writer watering freshly planted
lettuce. We were very glad to see them,
but regret we saw so little of them.

Visitors.

I forgot last week to say that we
had, a few days ago, a short visit
from Mr. George Stollery, of Chicago. It
was only a lay-over for an hour between
trains, but the visit was long enough to
convince us that Mr. S. is an enthusiast
on carnations, and we will sa)' as the
"Heilandman" did when he saw the sign
post and mistook it's purpose: "God
bless the Duke of Argyle."

Visitors in town of late have included
Mr. Henry Wise of East Aurora, Mr.
I'Yed Lewis of Lockport, and within a
few hours the aristocratic-looking Mr. A.
Ringier of Chicago. Mr. R. has natural
ability enough to be Senator from Ohio,
but prefers a more honest livelihood,
selling bulbs, seeds, Indian produce and
other necessities for a reputable firm.

We expect a revival of business in the
near future W. S.

TORONTO.

Election of Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Horticul-
tural Society, held last Wednesday, at
which about seventy-five members were
present, the following officers were
elected; President, J. McP. Ross; ist
vice-president, H. Lucas; 2nd vice-presi-
dent, Mr. Tyrrell; directors, Messrs. J.
Chambers, Vair, Utiey, G. Manton, Wat-
kins, Collins, Ewing, Simmers and Mills;
secretar)' and treasurer, Chas. Chambers.
These annual meetings have very little of
the horticultural about them except the
members, but the above appears to be a
strong team and should be able to give a
good account of themselves on the second
Wednesday in iSgS.

Business Conditions.

From the remarks of a correspondent,
signing hinuself "Toronto," in your Chi-
cago trade contemporar\-, it might be
gathered that roses were losing their
popularity in this city, but this I don't
think is by any means the case. Carna-
tions are, no doubt, very popular with
the masses and tbose who have little
money to spend on flowers, as also -with
the higher classes. There is a good

demand for them, and they are better
than the cheap, flabby, weak-stenmied
roses, of which many are to be seen
about. But it does not follow that these
same people would not buy good roses if
they could afford it. In the spring, after
Easter, when there is a glut and they are
sold in large quantities on the market,
people are falling over each other to get
them. Roses are still popular, and
depend upon it they always will be; tliey
have their ups and downs like every-
thing else, and under the present means
of cultivation it is doubtful if the average
prices covering the year could be lowered
to any extent and leave any profit.

Collections are reported to be much
better this year. A College street florist
told me }'esterday that he has had very
little trouble, where in former years he
would have had to wait six months for his
money. This, I suppose, may be taken as
a sure sign of better times; it takes a long
time though for them to filter down
through all the various strata of society,
and poor public gardeners never feel
them at all in their salaries; only in an
increase of work are they felt by him.
Pity the poor public gardener!

Trade has been a little slacker this
week, and prices have comedown a notch
or two. Bulbous stock is beginning to
arrive in variety. A few daffodils are to b;
seen, hyacinths in pots, tulips, etc.

CLEVELAND.

Resume of the Market.

Business has lieeu very good of late all
around, no flowers of fair qualit\- going to
waste. In fact there has been rather a
scarcity in good grades right along, more
particularly in carnations, which have not
been as good so far this season as in other
years. Owing possibly to gloomy, cloudy
weather or to some more occult cause,
the plants as a rule show a good deal
more rust and bacteria than usual and the
blooms are considerably smaller and
weaker in stem than they should be.

Roses have been in good demand but
as a rule a little off in quality. Bulbous
stuff, in the form of tulips in the varie-
ties Proserpine and Yellow Prince
mostly, with a few Dutch hyacinths and
single Von Sion narcissus, is beginning to
come in. The tulips are pretty good in
quality although still a trifle short in
stem. They sell at from 75 cents to$i a
dozen retail. Roses bring from about $4
to I7 a hundred, wholesale, according to
variety and grade. Carnations run in
price from $1 to $3, fair ordinary stock
bringing about I1.50 per hundred. The
I3 grade is not much seen and the dollar
stutt ought not to be seen at all.

A Visit to Mr. Eadie's Establishment.

Having important business lately in
connection with certain clay pigeons on
the premises of James Eadie, the oppor-
tunity to inspect the rose houses was
taken advantage of. The houses are all
even-.span structures and most of them
are solid beds underdrained and heated,
having two beds in each house with a walk
through the center and at each side of the

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house, there being no side benches at all.
They are planted mostly with Bride and
Bridesmaid, with a house each of Meteor
and Perle, these two latter houses being
the only ones upon the ordinary raised
benches.

The stock looked fine throughout,
although the houses of Bride and Brides-
maid surpassed the others in appearance,
having an abundance of clean, healthy
foliage and carrying a good lot of bud
and bloom that, notwithstanding the bad
weather and the fact that the crop was
ali:iost off, were very good in stem and
size. Contrary to a theory that is still
very popular in many quarters, that
roses should be replaced annualh- with
young stock the old plants here were
preferred. They threw more flowers, of
better size, color and stem than the
blooms from the younger houses, and in
addition got into productive condition
much earlier in the .season than did
young stock. It should, however, be
understood that the old stock was trans-
planted into fresh soil iluring the sum-
mer and not run through a series of
years in the same old earth, with only
top dressing and manure watering to
supply lacking elements in the soil.

The carnation hou.ses were looking
well, although Scott here, as usual else-
where, is considered the best variety for
general good qualities. Your corre-
spondent was .shown a batch of valley,
part of which was in condition to cut be-
fore New Years, which would average
ninetv per cent, of good salable stock.
This is rather unusual for pips of the
past fall's importation, and speaks well
for the qualit}- and handling of them.

Nemo.

ST. LOUIS.

Club Meeting.

The Florists' Club held its regular
meeting Thursday afternoon at 3 p. m.
with President Halstedt in the chair and
thirty members present. This is the
largest gathering of members that the
club has had for a long time. After read-
ing the minutes of last meeting, the ex-
hibition committee made its report stat-
ing that all special prizes would be paid
in full and the club prize would be paid
at the rate of sevent}'-five per cent. As a
few special prizes are yet uncollected the
committee could not make its final re-
port until next meeting.

Balloting for new members was next in
order. The first candidate was Mr. An-
drew Meyer, Jr. , who was elected by an
unanimous vote. The next candidate
was Mr. Fred. Foster, manager of the
Krebs Floral Co. Mr. Foster's applica-
tion was rejected b)' a vote of nineteen to
seven. New applications for membership
were made by Wni. E. Jordan, Fred.
Meinhart and Fred. Billings. They were
read for the first time. Mr. W. C. Young
and R. F\ Tesson were appointed as a
committee to change the constitrution
and by-laws of the club.

A communication was then read from
Jos. R. F'reeman, president of the Com-
mercial Florists' Club of Washington, D.
C, asking the club to take action with
them in condemning the free distribution

of cut flowers and seeds by the govern-
ment. It was adopted by an unanimous
vote and the chair appointed Messrs.
Tesson, Will Young and E. Schray to
draw up resolutions condemning the
practice.

The committee on smoker was then ap-
pointed as follows: J. J. Beneke, Frank
J. Fillmore and Will C. Young. The
smoker and entertainment will be gotten
up by subscription among the members
of the club. An)- member wishing to
subscribe can do so by addressing the
chairman, or the secretary of the club.

Showr Questions.

The next order of business was the
questions. Messrs. Guy, Fillmore, Trillow,
Beneke and Young answered their ques-
tions to the entire satisfaction of the club.
Messrs. Amniann and Steidle were not
present and Messrs. Meyer and Tesson
w-ere not ready, so the chair requested
these four members to be ready with their
questions for next meeting.

Mr. Young's question as to "when and
how shall we begin preparations for our
next chrysanthemum show" brought out
quite a discussion, especially his remarks
on appointing a committee to run the
show from beginning to end. Mr.
Young's idea %vas for the club to elect a
manager, he to act as chairman of the ex-
ecutive connnittee, and to select six
members to act with him as the executive
committee, each one of these six to
select three members and act as a com-
mittee, he to act as chairman of the six
conmiittees, which will have their own
work to do after meeting with their own
committees each week, the six chairmen
to meet with the chairman and manager
and report what they are doing or what
they have done. The club decided this a
good plan and started in at once to electa
manager-chairman. Mr. W. C. Young and
J. J. Beneke were nominated, and after
counting the ballots Mr. Beneke was
elected manager-chairman of the next
chrysanthemum show.

The club has decided to hold its annual
carnation meeting on Thursday, March
10 at 3 p. m.

Exhibition.

Richard Witterstaetter, of Sedamsville,
Ohio, exhibited through Air. C. A. Kuehn,
a vase of his new white carnation, Eve-
lina, which was given a certificate of
merit at our late show. Those shown at
the meeting were very fine, some thought
even surpassing those exhibited at the
show. The c!ub thanked Mr. W. for the
display.

An Invitation to Belleville.

Just before the meeting adjourned the
Belleville brethren, better known as the
"Big Five Belleville I'lorist Club,"
through their secretary, Mr. Trillow,
invited all the members of the club to
Belleville next Tuesday to spend the day
with them. The invitation was accepted
and about twenty members will go.

Trade Conditions.

Business the past w-eek was still very
quiet. Large decorations are unknown
and the floral arrangements at most of
the socials are very small. Stock in

some lines is rather scarce at present,
particularly first quality roses. Good
Beauties which bring I3 and $4 per dozen
are scarce. Brides, Meteors and Brides-
maids are worth from $4 to f6 a hundred,
second quality $2 and #3. Perles and
Woottons bring *3 and J4. The latter part
of the week there was an increased de-
mand for white roses owing to some e.x-
tra funeral orders. Carnations have been
very plentiful, some being very fine, and
i-un from f.2 to I3 for the best, some extra
fancy bringing J4. Portia and Jubilee
are the onlv good red seen in any quan-
tity.

Bulbous stuff is moving verj- slowly.
Romans are plentiful at $2 and there are
plenty of paper whites which go for
about the same as Romans. The demand
tor valley is slow and it is not extra good.
Harrisii and callas sell well and are not
over plentiful at J12.50 per 100. Violets
have also been plentiful but seem to hold
their own. Californias go at I1.50, com-
mon single 15 and 25 cents. Smilax ap-
pears to be selling a little better than it
did, owing to the scarcity of ferns for a
few days.

Various Items.

Frank Ellis, manager of the Mound
City Cut Flower Co., is very sick with
pneumonia, but from last report is im-
proving and expects to be out again by
the latter part of the week.

Burt Van Simon, formerly with Cross-
man Bros., seedsmen, of Rochester, N.
Y., is now with the Plant Seed Co., of
this city.

Wm. Blanking is in the cit}' looking
after the interests of Crossman Bros.,
seedsmen, Rochester, N. Y.

Frank Fillmore and Emil Schray paid
a visit to Max. Herzog at Gratiot Station
and report that Max is in very good shape
to grow good stock and that his plants
for spring trade are lookinj; at their best.

Wm. Lingenbrink, of 22 Olive street,
who is going to the gold fields the latter
part of this month, sold out his establish-
ment to Mrs. Marten, on Monday,
Jaimary 17.

Bowling Notes.

The Bowling Club rolled its regular
three games Monday night at Cocked
Hat and the usual ten were in attend-
ance. C. Beyer rolled high in the three
games, with 156; high single score, 52. J.
W. Kunz was second with 141; high single
score, 48; Beneke, third, with 131; high
single score, 41. Lookout for next Mon-
day night and don't forget to be on hand.

J- J- B.

NEW BEDFORD.

Annual Meeting of Gardeners and Florist
Club.

The Gardeners' and Florist Club of
New Bedford held its annual meeting last
Monday' evening. The annual report was
interesting as it .showed an increase finan-
cially over the past season. It showed
the full progress for the year and outlined
work for the future. The report of
Treasurer Waite was very encouraging,

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showing a balance in the treasun- of
three times the amount of last year.

Officers for the present year were
elected as follows: President, \Vm. Keith;
vice-president, Robert Mitchell; secre-
tary, Peter Murray; treasurer, Chas.
AVaite; assistant secretary, T. H. Dahl;
executive committee, James Russel, James
Garthley, A. J. Fish.

Remarks were made Ijy the new presi-
dent, Wm. Keith, in which he gave some
excellent advice regarding the next .show.
The executive board held a short meeting
in reference to same .subject.

Business is dull and prospects are very
poor, as the city is in the shadow of a long
and hard labor strike. C.

NEW YORK.

In the Market.

Last week was a record breaker— for
bad business -the worst in the recollec-
tion of the "oldest inhabitant" of the
street, for the time of year. Wednesday
was "Black I'riday" and Saturday, that
started in with a drizzling rain which
continued the whole day, was even
"blacker." The week ending January 15
will linger long in the memory of every
one as a record breaker for "innocuous
desuetude." Violets suffered worse, and
towards the evening of Saturday were
selling for 25 cents per 100. Brides
suffered the next in the rose line and the
very finest stock was sacrificed at
phenomenally low prices. In fact,
all flowers touched rock bottom. Luck-
ily, however, stock was not what
vou might call plentiful or the result
to the grower and wholesaler might
alike have been disastrous. Won't you
please send us some nice cold weather
from the west and we will try to recipro-
cate when the summer comes. If this
•weather continues I know some of the
wholesalers will go into the umbrella and
straw hat business; yes, and rubbers, too.
Some are selling the last named now, but
'pon my honor, I think they would sell
anvthing these days. Don't think I am
a chronic dyspeptic or a pessimist of the
worst kind, and if you don't believe me
just try and run the gauntlet of the street
your.self. To-day, however, as I write
this, it seems as if the turning in the long
lane of depression and bad weather had
really taken a turn for the better. The
air is more bouyant and the hopes of the
dealer are inclined to respond, with the
aid retailers and the general flower buyer.

Mr. J. I. Raynor, who handles a
specially fine lot of Beauties, Maids,
Brides, .Meteors, and violets, also special
grades of carnations and some very fine
cypripedium insigne, reports a steady in-
crease in the shipping trade in spite of
the elements and general condition of
trade.

Various Notes.

Paul de Longpre, who has been aptly
termed the Rosa Bonheur of flower
painters, is holding his annual exhibition
of water color drawings in the city, and
all lovers of art in this particular sphere
should attend,forwhile nothing is scarceh-
harder to portray, yet visitors will find

some rare gems both from an artistic
and botanical view, far different from the
usual stereotyped and so-called plant por-
traits.

For mv part I would like to see some of
the F'lorist Clubs and Horticultural Socie-
ties attend in a body, or do they think
thev would be called aesthetics.

Our Wholesalers' Special Report

The supply of all varieties of stock has
been sufiicient to meet the demand during
the past week. Trade was spiritless and
prices ruled lower than the previous
week. The lower grades of roses were
most affected; those of higher quality
with the exception of Brides cleaned up
fairly well. Quality is good in spite of
the dark daj's. Shipments are not heavy.
Meteors are selling better owing to a
shortening up. Beauties are showing up,
somewhat improved in shape and color,
but the price is very unsteady.

Carnations fell away in price during the
first half of the week but recovered some
of the loss at the finish. Violets are in
over supply, quality superb and price al-
most anything the buyer will pay.

Valley is evidently not now in great
favor as indicated by the selling price.
Tulips are coming in more freely, and all
colors are cleared out with the exception
of red. Lilies are steady in price but move
slowly. Good adiantum finds a ready
sale. The prospects for better trade .seem
brighter.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

There will be a meeting of the Seed
Trade Association, January 21, at loa. m.,
at the Park Avenue Hotel and all mem-
bers are invited to be present as questions
of vital importance will come before the
association.

William Elliott & Sons are renovating
their store, putting up a new set of hard-
wood seed drawers and otherwise making
improvements. When I tried to get to the
office recently it was like passing through
Chilcoot Pass. The reception I received
was far different, however, than one
might expect, and instead of a diet of
snowballs and fricasseed icicles, Mr.
Elliott extended the right hand of fel-
lowship with one hand and one of his
choicest perfectos with the other.

After doing business for sixty years in
John street, J. M. Thorburn & Co. will
remove to Cortlandt street sometime dur-
ing the coming July or August, their pres-
ent building having been condemned. Mr.
F. W. Bruggerhof, who has been as-
sociated with the firm for forty-nine
years, feels very reluctant to move from
the "old homestead" and the ties that
have bound it. The name of Thorburn
has been a landmark for nearly a century,
for it was in the year 1S02 that Grant
Thorburn established and laid the founda-
tion of the present firm of which Mr.
Bruggerhof is the present active partner.

The Retailers.

The business in the retail trade since
the holidays is still in a spasmodic, spo-
radic, and chaotic condition, though to-
day (Monday), with a nice sharp frost and
a bright sky, the streets are filled with
hustling crowds and lines of carriages, so

that the transient trade, an all important
factor, is helping business considerably.

Social events, from the sublime to the
ridiculous, are in full swing, with an oc-
casional funeral order to clean up (that
is, the poorer grades of flowers), so
that things in general are not quite so
bad as tliey might be, which is saying
heaps. The Old Guard ball takes place
soon, asdoes also the charity ball, and, not
the least, the French ball, and so, with
these and a few other events, the silver
lining is almost an assured reality.
Various Notes.

Mr. Thomas Young, Jr., is without a
bookkeeper at present. His man "Fri-
day", John Sharkey, is at home at pres-
ent keeping company with our natural
enemy "La Grippe."

Mr. F. W. Creighton, who represents
W. .\. Manda, "on the road," has just
returned from the middle west and re-
ports the outlook for the future as good,
and general tone of business one of con-
fidence.

Mr. A. Herrmann reports a very heavy
shipping trade during Christmas and New
Years, also that good cape flowers are ex-
ceptionally scarce. I had an interesting
trip through his factory and saw the sev-
eral processes of manufacturing of "still
life" in horticulture.

MADISON, N.J.

There was a full attendance of themem-
tjers of Morris County Gardeners' and
Florists' Club at its regular meeting on
Wednesday night, the election of officers
for the ensuing year being in order and
resulting as follows: President, Wm.
Duckham; vice-president, John Jones;
secretary, Charles H. Atkins; treasurer,
Wm. Charlton.

The essayist of the evening was Mr.
John E. Lager, of Summit, his subject
■ 'Orchid Collecting' ' than which no one is
better qualified to speak upon, and treat
it so fully in all its varied aspects. On
previous occasions we have heard Mr.
Lager deliver carefully prepared lectures
committed to paper but on this occasion
he relied solely upon mental notes indeli-
bly imprinted on the memory. With his
traveling maps spread upon the wall he
took his audience on an imaginary jour-
ney up the Rio Magdalena, which is navi-
gable by river steamers, 600 miles to
HoDga, an important center as receiving
the imports for all the vast interior of Co-
lombia and exporting the products like-
wise of which coffee and cocoa are an im-
portant part. So far the journey is easy
and involves from ten to fifteen days ac-
cording to the state of the river. Leav-
ing Honga, however, the collector's trou-
bles begins as there confronts him a jour-
ney of 300 miles or more on mule back
before even the region where Cattleya
TrianiE grows is reached. In fact at this
present time with the wide spreading
tracts annually cleared and devoted to
coffee and cocoa, the area of this cattleya
distribution is fast diminishing and the
nearest point at which it can now be
profitably collected is 1,200 miles from the
coast.

On the face of the map he outlined his
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across the central chain of the Cordilleras,
up the Cauca vallej', recrossing the
mountains back to the starting place; a
route that he spent two and one-half
years in traversing. He demonstrated
the localized distribution of the different
and best known species each with one or
two minor exceptions confined to its own
area and separated by hundreds of miles
from any other cattleya, so that the col-
lecting of any species demanded a special
journey for that alone and as in the case
of Cattleya Schrodene, the expenses of
the journey were the rnling'factor in fix-
ing the selling price. It is one of the
most plentiful cattleyas to-day yet one
of the most expensive.

While explaining the immensity of the
country- he wished to dispel the idea that
it was all cattlej'a ground. Just as soon
as you get below the foothills of the
Cordillera you searched in vain for the
vestige of orchid life. At elevations of
from 2,000 to 4,000 feet the cattleyas were
niosth' found liut the odontoglossnnis
had a much wider range. O. vexillariuni
being found up to as hi.gh as 6,000 feet,
while in crossing the Cordillera he had
found O. ramosissimum at an elevation of
I2,oonfeet, where far above the zone of
tree growth it had adapted itself to con-
ditions and grew freely on low bushes
less than a yard in height, some plants
even on the ground itself and not merely
subsisting but thriving healthily witli
flower spikes as long as a walking stick.

At the close of his remarks the lecturer
was a.sked numerous questions on the con-
ditions of life, etc., in those latitudes to
which he gave interesting replies, while
all present unite<l in a hearty expres.sion
of appreciation of the intellectual treat
afforded. H.

WASHINGTON.

Resolutions. -i

The last meeting of the Commercial
Florists' Association was, as usual, well
attended, despite the stormy night. After
the reading of the minutes by the secre-
tar)-, which were amended and adopted,
the rules were suspended, and, on mo-
tion, the application of Mr. Adolphus
Gude was taken up, and he was uani-
mously elected to membership.

The committee appointed to draft a
bill to congress made its report, and after
a long and full discussion the following
was adopted and ordered to be introduced
in congress at once:

"That hereafter it shall be unlawful for
any person in charge of any establishment
in the District of Columbia supported in
whole or in part by the United States, or
for any of his subordinates, to appropri-
ate to his own use, loan, distribute gra-
tuitously, or sell, or offer fof sale, in the
District, any products of greenhouses or
grounds under his charge.

"Provided that nothing in this act shall
be construed as prohibiting the president
of the United States from using at his
pleasure, the products of the White House
conservatories and grounds.

"And provided further, that nothing in
this act shall prevent the secretary of
agriculture from distributing any new or
rare plants not in general cultivation.

"Violators of this act or any of its pro-
visions shall be subject to dismissal from
the government .service."

A committee was appointed to draft a
circular letter to l)e sent to all florists'
clubs in the country. The same commit-
tee was also instructed to wait on the
Board of Trade with the view of securing
its co-operation.

Messrs. Field's Orchids.

During the past three or four years
Messrs. Field Bros, have been collecting
orchids until now a fine collection, taking
up nearly half of their large establish-
ment, is the result. Five houses two
hundred feet long are almost entirely
devoted to orchids, and all in perfect
health. In one house there were two
benches devoted to C. Triante with hund-
reds of flowers; C. Mendelii in fine
shape and promising well for a .good
crop; then came a fine tiatch of C. Skin-
nerii, followed by a grand lot of C. Gas-
kelliana and C. labiata in superb health;
then followed a part of a bench with
about fifty plants of C. speciosissima with
flowers eight to ten inches across. Oncid-
ium splendidum, with spikes three feet
high; next a large quantity of Vanda
crerulea in full bloom with t:dl graceful
spikes w-ell flowered; Cymbidium eburn-
eum coming in flower; C. Mossi;e, show-
ing well for a fine crop; following came a
bench each of Pilunma fragrans and
Ccelogyne cristata in flower.

Among dendrobiums there were
about one thousand formosum, also
quantity of Phalaenopsis Schilleriana,
Wardianum, nobile, Findleyanum and
Jamesianum. One house was devoted to
cypripediums which were in full flower.
Messrs. Field Bros, state with a few varie-
ties, the demand is not equal to the sup-
ply.

Their roses were in good health and
from the quality and quantity of bloom
show careful growing and judicious feed-
ing. Their "bete noir" is carnatiotis,
hard luck attending them. In one house
McGowans all died outright with stem
rot, though other varieties looked fairly
well.

A Quiet Week.

The week has been very quiet with the
trade with the exception of an occasional
ball. One of these was given by the
Leiters at which there were one or two
little decorative groups that were very
effective. The center of one group being
a fine Kentia Forsteriana sixteen feet tall
and as much in spread of foliage; another,
a mound of Farlej-ense, cattleyas and
dendrobiums in variety and Ccelogyne
cristata.

The price list remains the same as the
past week, quantities of good valley on
hand without takers.

Reply fo Criticism.

In reply to the criticisms in regard to
the statement I made in my last letter
about the free distribution of plants and
the law in reference to it, it is only a
question of interpretation. I concede
there is a law for the agricultural depart-
ment to distribute new and rare plants;
that is what that department was estab-

lished for. But I do not interpret it to-
mean they shall send latanias, kentias,
araucarias, and azaleas to private homes,
as the agent who purchased the plants
for the department stated that they
were intended for. Also the offi-
cial seal stated they were to be paid
for out of the fund for the "free distribu-
tion of valuable seeds." These plants
were purchased for the sole and express
purpose of sending to members of con-
gress when they arrived here, and to a
favored few office holders. If the Wash-
ington correspondent of the Exchange
can prove a law exists to so dispose of
good plants I will retract. Until then I
have nothing to take back. W. H K.

BOSTON.

Weekly Exhibition at Horticultural Hall.

John Mutch, gardener to J. E. Roth-
well, Esq., Longwood, showed some ex-
ceedingly fine orchids, among which may
be mentioned Odontoglossum Wilcke-
anum, with twenty-one flowers on a
.spike, also a very fine Odontoglossum
crispum, finely marked; Cypripedium
Leeanum Maesereelianum, a very fine
plant with nineteen growths and ten
flowers; C.vp. Bellona, a verj' choice
variety; also Cyp. Ceres, very fine; for
which collection he was awarded a
gratuity.

Mr._ Clinkaberry, gardener to C. G.
Roebling, Trenton, N. J., exhibited a
mon.strous flowered Cattleya Clinka-
berryana, for which he was awarded a
silver medal. The flower measured
eight and one-half inches across, petals
four inches wide and two and three-
quarter inches across the lip, a splendid
color, and of good substance for so large
a flower.

Carl Blomberg, gardener for Oakes
Ames, North Easton, showed a collec-
tion of cattleyas, among which was
the beautiful variety, Cattleya Trian;e
var. "Lilian Chatman," for which he
was deser\'edly awarded with thesocietv's
silver medal. Lager A: Hurrell, Summit,
N. J., also show^ed two very fine spikesof
Cattleya Trian;e, large flowers and very
fine color. James Coniley, superintendent
for the Hayes estate, Lexington, also
sln>wed three vases of a seedling acacia,
of which he says grandis is the parent; it
is certainly a very fine varietj' and would
be a useful florists' flower; also some
Cattleya Trianit spikes, for which he was
awarded a gratuity.

Seed Trade.

The seed trade is beginning to move
lively and good business is reported.
The principal seed houses say their
catalogues will be ready in short order,
but the first to issue is that of R. & J.
Farquhar & Co.

Mr. John K. L. M. Farquhar, of Far-
quhar Bros., .seedmen, delivered a very
able lecture before the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, last Saturday, on
Holland, its floriculture, and public parks,
illustrated with nearly 150 stereopticoii
views. The meeting was very largel}' at-
tended.

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The Market.

Trade is quiet. There is decidedly
iiiore supply thau demand, although the
quality is ycry much better than a week
or two back. The retailers are reporting
a little better business, as weddings and
parties are now beginning to appear.
The following are about ruling prices:
Beauties |i to f4 per doz.; Brides, Brides-
maids and Jleteors I3 to f\2 per 100;
Perles and other yarieties $:■, to |S per
100; carnations |i to |2 per 100; yalley $1
to 54 per 100; Roman hyacinths, per 100;
«i to J2; paper white narcissus, per 100,
Ji to $2; Lil. Harrisii, per 100, |8 to|r2.
Violets are coining in more freely, but in
some instances are very poor quality.
The price ranges from 50c to 75c per 100.

C. H.J.

OBITUARY.

Henry S. Rupp.

Henry S. Rupp, of the firm of Henry
S. Rupp & Sons, Shirenianstown, Pa.,
died Jan. 14, of heart failure, in his 72d
year. He started in life as a farmer, but
in 1S62 embarked in business as a nur-
seryman and florist and was remarkably
successful. Mr. Rupp was an honored
member of the comnuniity in which he
lived, taking an active part in everything
that tended to the public good, and was a
.sincere Christian. He leaves a widow,
four sons and two daughters, his being
the first death in the family, which is
quite remarkable. The ages of the
children range from thirty to forty years.

During the past two years the firm of
Henry S. Rupp & Sons has been closing
out the nursery department of their busi-
ness, the son, John F., having taken the
floral and seed department and removed
the greenhouses to the village of Shire-
nianstown to secure more perfect mailing
and shipping facilities. This well-known
firm has had a wide-spread reputation for
improving the Chinese primrose and
growing large quantities of seed and
plants of the same. They also were
amongst the first to engage in the mail-
ing of flowering plants.

ROCHESTER.

Favorable Trade Conditions.

To record the continuance of a flourish-
ing trade affords great pleasure to the
writer. Several years have passed since
we last could conscientiously report such
favorable trade conditions. In the past
our florists would feel hopeful whenever
the demand was brisk for a few successive
days, but their hopes were only of short
duration, the .spurt would pass over
quickly and a relapse into the old inani-
mate trend cooled off' their premature ex-
altation. Now they have learned to be
reticent in the expression of their hopes
but do not deny the constant and marked
growth in the bulk of business which
they have expsrienced in the last six
weeks or more. If the improvement
should not turn out to be pemanent, we
at least had a very favorable December
and the present month has distinguished

itself so far by crowding closely together
social events in variety', which have
proved a source of profit to our decora-
tors; indications, in my opinion, point to
continued and increasing prosperity, yet
I may err in this assumption and the
rosy view I have liere depicted may be
shattered to smithereens in another week
by a sudden change for the worse.
A Visit to Buffalo.
After having two or three days of hard
frost we again are favored with unusual
mild weather, but without the bright sun
which we had in the first part of tlie
month. Rain and soft snow falls .''re-
quently, but the unpleasantness of the
weather was not heeded by a party of
Rochester flori^its who, last Friday, gave
up their usual position behind the coun-
ters for a dav to pay a visit to the then
partly inundated streets of our great
neighboring city of Buffalo. The party-
would have been wise if they had pro-
vided themselves with rubber boots, for
in some instances it was necessary to
wade through watery mud in order to
reach certain places of safety and com-
fort, where the inner man could find the
necessary encouragement to venture fur-
ther on and continue on the march
through the soft mixture, but nobody
hesitated to walk on, and th ■ proverbial
hospitality of the Buffalonians and their
amiable and obliging manners smothered
every thought of complaint in the bud.

The party was royally entertained, and
after viewing several greenhouses and
stores they were escorted to \V. J.
Palmer's place, in Lancaster, where Day-
breaks are grown to such perfection.
They were unanimously pronounced as
the finest ever seen, and it is not sur-
prising that Mr. P. can, as he stated, dis-
pose of a thousand of these grand flow-
ers to eifery dozen of Scotts, but not
everybody can raise such Daybreaks;
they are simply perfect. A low house,
shaded heavil\' with canvas, is used here
for forcing out the fine tulips for which
this place is .so favorably known in this
vicinity. A good steady heat is kept up
here, and Mr. P. manages to develop a
long stem even on the early lots under
these conditions.

Here the Buffalo delegation bid good
bye to the party, who journeyed on to
Corfu, where Wm. Scott was caught
planting lettuce in a house in which the

violets would not respond to generous
treatment; and he got mad at them, so
they had to make room for the lettuce.
Two other houses planted to these blue
beauties are in fine shape and it remains
a myster}- whj- the other house should
act differently. All the carnations show
remarkable vigor in their new growth,
promising a great crop before long. Mr.
Scott thinks a world of the new white.
Genesee and calls it a bread and butter
carnation. Certainly it is here in many
respects superior to the other whites.
Dazzle, the new scarlet, was shown to the
visitors with the same justified pride, but
Dick Salter ventured the remark that
this variety might prove a razzle dazzle
to many of our growers although under
the hands of a W. S. it appears not only
to bloom freely, but its growth is also
vigorous enough to satisfy all. Time had
past quickly, while viewing the houses,
and it was getting late. A contem-
plated visit to Mr. Webb's houses had to
be postponed for a future day much to
the regret of our party. They had to
catch a certain train, else they would
have been obliged to remain over night,
and their presence in the stores on Satur-
day morning was a dire necessity, so they
parted reluctantly from our highly es-
teemed jovial friend and his hospitable
farm as he calls it. K.

w

iSi

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose==^

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk in<letinitely.
Flowers greatly .superior to
those of all other single Tube-
ro.ses. .\warded Certificate of
Merit by the S. .\. F. at Provi-
dence last .August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Luttier flrmstrong,

3720 Olive Street, ST. lOUIS, MO.

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^ ^ EEDS FOR FLORISTS ^

Trade pkt. oz.

Al.vssum Little Gem 10. In. $0.50

Begonia Vernon 2.t

Candytuft Empress 10 .30

Centaurea Gynnocarpa 15 -50

Coboea Scandens 15 .35

Dr.ica'na Indivisa 15 .30

Nasturtium Dwarf mixed, lb.60 .10

Petunia, fine mixed 15 .50

~ SPRING BULBS.
\ii\A HI I lAXT Tuberose Dwarf Pearl, tirst size...
WrI ri I nil I Tuberose Dwarf Pean. second size
Ml 1. E-i-t-tv ' ■ Begonias.Tuberous.single, separate colors 3..50 30.00
r CAMC Begonias. Tuberous. double, separate colors 12.00
0 oUnO ..New York Gloxinia Erfcta, separate colors B.OO

^^ Trade pkt. oz.

Petunia, large flowering

mixed *I.OO

Phlox Nana Compacta

mixed 25*1..=>0

Salvia Splendens 25 1..tO

Thunbergia mixed 10 ::0

Verbena Mammoth mixed. .25 1. 0

per 100. per 1001.-

JlOO $7.00

75 .1.0 I

Gln.xinia F.recta. mixed SW

mmmmmmmmmm*mmmf^f^^

350

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Jaxlauv 20, 1898.

BUY YOUR COCOS SEED FRESH.

Our main shipment has just arrived. Cocos Weddeliana. $7.00 per 1000 seeds. Write us
^___^ for special quotations on large quantities.

-^i^ik ^-i'.ea%"u;„?l{ro1 flSPflRflOUS SPRENGERI DORMANT FIE,UD GROWN ROOTS

^^^^nWl^^B^\ for sprmi.' delivery 1 year, S3 V'' 10<l; a yf.tr. *10 per lOO: 3 ytar. .'«;15 per lOtl; 4 year, iji'/JS per 100.

I'u^lB'I^^^P; ASFAKAGliS SPKKN'GERI SEED; new crop to arrive, per 1000 » 10.00

y^PR^^WBa .\SPAKAGrs I'l.l'.nosus NA.MIis SKED: new crop on hand. Per 1000 10, oo

rf^^^jti^^^^ C.-VXNA .41ISTUIA; strong, field-grown pieces. Per 100 3.50

Vtv\3I^^PS'^ " CANNA ITALIA! strong field-grown pieces. Per 100 7.50

'^^^^r^^^'^ -^11 other leading varieties of Cannas at equally low prices.

^•ZynsKl?' SPIK.\EA ASTIl.HOIDES FLOKIKlJNDAi the best variety (or pot plants. $.t per 100, per 1000 4.'>.00

^*^Si*^ I5EKI-IN LIIA' OK IIIE V,\LLEY; selected Pips. $10 per 1000. Per case of 2500 8.S.50

tiI..\IJI(»I.US THE ISKIDE. 60 cents per 100, per 1000 5,00

1>E,\I!L TUBEKO.sES: selected long bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference. Per 1000 7,00

If you want ou>y the very best strains of Florists' Flower Seeds, such as Verbenas, Asters, Sweet Peas, etc, send to us,

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

TELEPHONE CALL 403 18TH ST. 501 & 503 WEST 13TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.

An eruor crept into llie advertisement
of W. G, Kraber on page 324 in last
issue. The price on the carnation cut-
lings should have been |i per 100, in-
stead of ^7, The quotations are cor-
rectly given in the adv, this week.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

W

TAXTED— At once, a goud man fur Palms, Ferus
and Orchids. Send ret'erent'es.
H. F. H ALLK, 'AS W. Madisini St.. Cliicagi).

^YrAXTED— A prower that is capalde of growing
'» general hediiing stock: also roses, carnations,
vioh-ts and mums. ]u,(i(Mt feot of glass. Only conipe
triif party need apply. L. E. Hitz. Madison. Ind.

"IV^^AXTED— A suoeessful cucumber grower, under
'» glass and guarantee a good crop. I will pay
eighteen dollars per week. Address, Ira Parker, Lit-
tleton, X. H.

W^AXTED-Tn corre^poud with a good all round
»» man for ^mall place, (iood home and steady
place fur man after March 1st. My man going to
Klondike for gold. Ohio Boy, care Florists' Review.

OITF ATIOX WAXTED— By married man, "28 years*
O experience In England and America. Private oi-
commercial. Good references. Address

JOHX DYEK. Short Hills. X. J.

S^ITUATIOX WANTED— Having

managed cut
flower store fur two years with success, I desire
to change position for larger concern by April 1. De-
iniit or t'levelanrl jirefened. I'lease correspond
with 3i Michigan. Florists' Itevlcw.

SITUATIOX WANTED-Voung man, well experl'
enced In growing all kinds of plants, and wellrec
ommended. would like to have situatl<m with com'
niereial firm or private place. Please state wages-
Address Florist, care Florists' Review.

OITUATIOX WAXTED— By a florist, as working
^^ manager, tti execute a new profitable enterprise.
Expenses small, prompt returns, sterling worth.
(_'ummunicatIous confidential. At once; east, near
Xew Vork. ('. X. Ober, Gardener. Parsippany, X. J.

tl^OR SALE— 3.(100 square feet of glass. In the state
of Indiana; must he sold at once. Address '"B,"
Florists' Review.

"IV'AXTED— At once. good allaround ilorlst; steady
JT place. Address, with references and wages ex-
pected, E. F. Overman, Wabash, Iiul.

"l^T'AX'TED— A good rose grower, a working fore-
*' man, who can grow Beauties. Give references.
Address W. C, Florists* Review.

OITUATIOX WAXTED— By a first-class grower of
•■^ cut flowers and plants; also good designer and
decorator; references. G. R. B., 310 Foote Ave.,
Jamestown, X. Y.

SITUATl-GX WANTED-By a practical florist and
rose grower; specialty on fine roses, carnations,
mums, violets, etc.; good designer; age, 38; best
references. Address W. G., care 164 E. Main Street,
Alilance. Ohio.

^\;^.\XTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
'» to run a place on business principles, to buy
one-half interest and take full charge. For particu-
lars address A. H.. eare Florists' Review.

GREENHOUSE

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green-
house conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those
that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire busi-
ness is confined to greerhouse material — for it takes a long time for the lumber
to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those of
large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green
lumber and liold it until it dries. Those that order dry lumber from the pro-
ducers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than
to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large
stock and lill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and
all other delects.

\Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, O.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If vou have not received it send your name and address

NEW CARNATIONS /
EOR 1898: \

New York,
White Cloud.

Mrs. James Dean,
Bon Ton,

John Young,
Gold Nugget.

A complete set. white, diirk ;ind light piiils, scarlet and yellow. A iot ol good commercial
varieties. ^jia.OO nev dozen: .litio.oo per 100; S»75.0t> per UM)0.

NEW CANNAS. Prest. McKinley and Defender, - - 60c. each; S5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, F. H. Spauldmq. .... - 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS. A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings. $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.

SITT'ATIOX WAXTP:D— A gentleuian thurou;;ldy
understiiiiilln;; cM-ry departuieni <if tlie lni^iness,
seeds, tmlhs. ]il;iiits and nursery stuck, wonM likr to
repre^i-ut soiif t:niiii, reliable firm tlirMn^'li<uit Xew
Knglaud, either uu salary or cuniniisslou basis. A
first-class salesman. Apply Z. Z., care Florists' lie-
view.

SITUATION WAXTED— By competent man, In
- florist's stor<'. Ciunpetent to take charge. Ad-
dress Robert A. Bet/., lU Van Buren Street, Chicago.

POSITIOX "WAXTED— By au English tlurist. l.i
years' experience in V. S. and Europe. liefer-
ences. Full particulars to "Hustler," care Florists'
Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By first-class rose, carna-
tion and violet grower; married; reference given.
Address, THE MUXCIE FLORAL CO..
Muncie. Ind.

SITUATIOX WAXTED — As foreman, by all
. around man. slngk-, American. 9 years' expe-
rience, temperate. West preferred.

KOSES, care Florists" Review.

SITUATIOX WAXTED-As gardener, by a mau of
expi'rieiK'f and alijllty, imw disriigaged through
death ui l;it>- <-iii|iIiiy'-r. rin'ioughly lonversant with
the uiium^'fuieiit "t ii geiitk-iiian's country estate.
Uuexceptiiiual ^eference:^ fur aliility and personal
character. Address, Gardener, Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED — A practical, successful
grower desires a position as foreman where finest
cut flowers are desired. Describe place fully wheu
replying. Xlxon H. Gauo. care Fbirlsts' Review.

WANTED ^ ^ ^ ^

A gfood, reliable traveling salesman
for the Florists' Supply Line j* ^ J*
Address S. C, care o» .^ .^ ^* ,^ ,.* ^*
d^jijt.* .* FLORISTS' REVIEW.

Jan I- A in •,'!), l.s'.is.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

351

Dreer s Special Offer of New Cannas

THE CREAM OF THIS SEASON S
INTRODUCTIONS

OOLIATM 'I'hf liIll■^t crimson extant, rieli and daz-
■Mng. ku'jje bold flowers thrown just the
liroper distance above tiie foliage, dwarf and uniform in
babit, never exceeding tliree feet in height, broad massive
ctarli green foliage __ 75 cents each

J D EISELE. '^ magnificent vermilion scarlet.

overlaid with orange, a tine flower

aiu1 till- lies I of it!:' color 75 cents each

MENELEK. '^^^ finest of Crozy's recent introduc-
tions, remarkably free flowering, with
good sized flowers of a rich nasturtium red, a color that
will contrast will with all other shades 75 cents each

FURST VON HOMENLOHE. An ideal vellow

bedding C a n n a
that is crrtain to plea-.e 50 cents each

SAM TRELEASE. The nearest approach to a pui-e
scarlet yet introduced, with al-
most perfectly round flowers which open out flat, almost
like a single Petunia, tlie freest flowering Canua l^nown to
us and certain to become a standard sort.. 35 cents each

SUNRAY '^" entirely distinct striped variety, ground

color bright yellow, with stripes and dashes

of bright scarlet running through almost to the edge of the

petals 35 cents each

We will furnish one each of the
above select varieties for $3.00

For full descriptions of the above as well as all the
leading new American, French and Italian varieties and a
full line of standard sorts see our Quarterly Trade List,
which has just been mailed to all in the trade. If you have
failed to receive a copy apply tor same, enclosing your
business card.

HENRY A. DREER, '"" chestnut street. Philadelphia.

To Florists

wanting to eTow^<*:«*J*M.,*^'*Ji.J*
pt>lC\\^ ' Heath i we offer

below the Two

BEST EASTER VARIETIES.
Fine Bushy One- Year-Old Plants from 4-inch Po\s..J*.Mji

Erica persoluta ALBA. $15.00 per 100.
ROSEA, $12.00 " 100.

»:♦:•■: »:*-:»:*c»c»z*c»r*c»

Cash with

^ A. SCHULTHEIS,

p. 0. Box 78.

Larger plants two-.year-old from r»..ll«-» [>..>:_i I I
n inch pots. - $35.00 per 100. 1/011606 "0101, L.I.

You can bring this in flower for
Easter. . No charges for packing.

Save -.T per cent Duty.

NEW York, Jan. I. 98.

Mr. a. SCHULTHEIS.

Dear Sir:— We wish you a
happy and prOE:perous New
Yi ar. At the same time we
wish to say that the Heath-
ers. Xmas and New Years,
were the flnest we ever
handled. Yours very truly.
J. H. Small & Sons.

g»8g8g8SSSg8Sg^;s;8;S!8SSS^

A HANDSOME BASKET FERN.

A most attractive feature at the Lincoln
Park Conservatories, Chicago, is a
24-inch wire hanging basket containing a
fine specimen of the beautiful Polypodium
subauriculatum. Some of the pendent
fronds are ten feet long. This plant is
from a small piece obtained about six
years ago from Headgardener Pfister, at
the White House, Washington. It has
certainly made a wonderful growth and

is a remarkably handsome specimen. The
house has a night temperature of 65° to
75° and about 10° higher in day time.

Mr. Stromback thinks it could be
readily propagated from runners, and
also from spores which seem to be
produced freely. Such specimens would
be grand for decoration, and Mr.
Stromback thought the fern could be
so used if first hardened b}' keeping in a
lower temperature for a time.

ROOTED CLTTINGS.

ROSES.

Bridesmaid SI. 50 per 100.

Brides 912.50 per 1000.

Perles ! Cuttin^rs.

I«a France 1 Fine rose plants from

Meteors ! 2i4-inch pots ready

Kaiserin I February 15th. '

CHRNKTIONS.

William Scott

Nancy Hanks i

Tidal Wave 1 $1. 00 per 100.

Portia I 87.50 per 1000.

Itizzie McQ-owan

Kohinoor J

Daybreak 1

£ninia Wocher

n^^^Sl.r, ' «l-50 per 100.

g?iz"e"Ghbert. ::.::::! '"-^o p" ^ooo.

Harrison's White — I

Bridesmaid J

Nivea 1 SS.OOperlOO.

Jubilee t$25.00 per lOOO.

No onler for Ifss thnn Ifld i>f -ine variety acceptttl.

REINBERG BROS.,
51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

Mr. N. Grkivklding, of Merrill, Wis-
consin, has in use a boiler made of fifty
pieces of 2-inch pipe, the grate bars be-
ing also of pipe through which is a flow
of water, and he reports that it has
worked very satisfactorilj- with him. He
considers it the most economical and best
boiler he has ever had on his place.

352

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Januakv 20. 1898.

NEW YORK MARKET,

Week Ending January 15, 1898.

Am. Beauty, fancy, extra lotig stem, each 40c to .50

Am . Beauty, extra, each 20c to 25

■' " No. 1 each 10c to 1.5c

CuUs and ordinary

perlOO,. I.OOto 3 00

Brides, 1st ■• ,, 3,00tO 5.110

2nd " .. I.OOto 2,00

Bridesmaids 1st. '• ., 3,00 to 6,00

2nd ■• -- 1,50 to 3,00

Meteors. Kt '■ .. fi.OOtoloOO

2nd •' . 2,00 to 4M)

Testouts, 1st '■ ,, 6.(Xltol0.00

2nd '• . 2,00 to 4,00

Morgans. 1st " ., 3,00 to .5,00

2nd •■ ,. 1,50 to 2,00

Cusins, 1st •■ , 3.00 to .5.00

2nd " ,- 1..50to 2,00

Perles " .. 2.00 to 4.00

Carnations '■ ., l.ooto 2.00

fancy " ,. 2, .50 to 5,00

Valley ." •• ,, 2 00 to 3,iHi

Roman Hyacinths " .2.5 to l,.5o

Harrisii " . b.tKl to lo,oo

Violels •• ,25 to ,75

Paper white narcissus " ,. 1 tX) to 2.00

Cattleyas " ., 25 00 to .50,00

Cypripediums " ,, 8,00 to 10,00

Tulips , •• ,. 3.00 to. 5,00

Von Sions " ,, 3,00to 4,00

Smilax " ,. 6,00tol0,0J

Asparagus " .. .50,00

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

A quiet week. Local and shipping trade both
complaining of lack of orders aiid few caring to
carry stock speculatively.

Roses seemed to be off crop everywhere, but
latter part saw some improvement atd a few
good bright days will help wonderfully, though
continued shortage for some little lime yet is
probably still in store.

Carnations were good and at times plentiful.
At present, however, best grades go quickly at
a slight advance over last quotations. Whites
of any sort and really tirst class Tidal Wave
being in shortest sufp'y,

Violets are good with uncertain supply and
demand— the two often fa ling to connect.

Romans and paper whites not quite i o plenti-
ful; most growers having forced the bulk of
their surplus stock and now only turning out
enough for regular trade. Tulips are now com-
ing better and the scarcity of white roses has
helped sales greatly.

An uncertain feeling pervades the market and
one hardly knows whether there is really a
good'supply of slock in sight or whether we
aie about to enter a period of real scarcity-
chances favoring the latter.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

PROMPT AHENTION TO SHIPPING ORDERS.

51 Wabash Ave CHICAGO.

Make the work of ventilating
easy if you want it done properly
and attended to as frequently as it
should be. The Evans' Challenge
Ventilating Apparatus meets this
requirement to the fullest degree.
Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We t re practical Orchid Growers and Evpert Handlers of tut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD ^ lYIclYIANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

FIRST-CUSS

""1

Flowers

IN AM VARIETY AND
QUANTITY.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

-J

inmt

T

..•».-*PHILADELPHIA, PA.

W7V^. C S7VYITH
(Ubolesak
florist

PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South 16th Street,

LONO OIBTANC* •PHONE 5008 A.

Our centriil location enables us to tillout-of-
towu orders at short notice.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

By the Thousand.

BY MaiL.

Per KX)
Double Petunias, nO varieties Si 25

10 New Varieties this year 1.50

Not less than 5 of a kind.

Beg-ouias, flowering, 25 varieties $1.50-2.00

Geraniums, 25 varieties 1.15

Ivy Geraniums, 10 varieties 1.50

Abutilons, Boule de Nei^re, Splendens,

iJolden F'iet'ce and Souv. de Bonn 1.50

Heliotrope, 4 varieties, including Le-

moinrV Hvl>iid 1.00

Strobilanthes Dyerianus 1.00

Cuphsea, sc^'ar plant 75

Ag'eratum, whiir and blue 75

Salvia, \Vm. Hcdman 1.00

Gazania Splendens 1.50

Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, n. j.

Mention Itie Florists' Review when writing
advertisers.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Iletween Broadway and Sixth Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1*32 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Consignments o< only the best Stock
solicited.

GALAX LEAVES and
LEICOTHOE SPRAYS— gf^S^ei"'

Of all wholesale florists— or write the intro-
ilucer for free samples and information.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

1150 Tremont Buildinq. - - BOSTON, MASS.

jANiA.n Lo i8u« TheWeeklyRorists'Review.^ 353

.^^ . HUNTS WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

^fWtKf^Xd-- ^m T;ikmi.' etifcl Momiay. Jan. ^4. IMis

»vr./^^ ^ ^ ^V Subject to Chang'e Without Notice.

r ^^9 ^mM^^M*;l^< ^t ^^Lt ^^^^^ We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

'^^^■*^ ^" ^^^ ^^^^^^ CABNATIONS.

Ordinary selecttd stock per 100. ^\M—

Fancy.." ' •'■™~

^"^¥'^<^m~ g J t^^ ^^^^H ^V V ^V Beauties, lent; per doz.. 6-00-

m i^m Jm ^^^^^P^ .^H ■ .^^1 Beauties, medium V 5^ .> ,vi

'^' "^ L,..-^^ .^^ ^^ Beauties, short ■■ " ViSZ k m

./ ri , Brides per 00, \^f^

QBEENS.

Asparagus per string, » .60-

Ferns/Adiantum per 100, 1.00—

I N.niinon Fancy, 1,000, $1..W, per 100, 2d-

Siuilax perdoz., 1,2,t; per 100. 10.00-

Ivy Leaves per 100, ..^0-

Galax per 1000, Sl.oO " .lo-

Wild Smilax, Parlor Brand ca.se, =■'»—

Wild Smilax, Medium " 5.50—

Wild Smilax. Large ^ ir^j

Extra tine lot of Wild Smilax now on hand
]UISCEI.I<ANEOXrS.

Marguerites '"'''."?-• .m""

Mignonette P'-i' bunch of -i, .00—

Callas..,. P^''.'?""- •?Srooo.

Harrisii •. ,^ ,SL

Romans per 100, 3.00-

Paper white Narcissus Tot

Stevia „ j-;^

Valley^. •■ ,: ^;°»Z , qq,

SPPCIAL NOTICE "xriiin^-S'-'OTJbi^Ttbcirsr^rire't rates.

^^' »— Ni'"'^^' ■■»>-' • iVi^i— . Regular orders solicited.

JUST RECEIVED-Our stock of Pearl Tuberose Bylbs. —^,o,e prices are ror go^TI^^^iT^^t;^-

Fine, larg-e bulbs, per 100, $1.10; per 1.000, $8.00. lected and inferior quality will be charged ae-

_,_,,,,, , . ^ui^»/->/-v cording to its value.

76 = 78 Wabash Avenue, CnlCAClO. special Attention given to the shipping Trade.

w tfwwwwwvrwwwwwwwwwuf vf r~**

IP-TO-
DATE...

CITTINGSS j Two Superb Carnations

The following carnation cuttings are
rooted in sand, then transplanted into
good soil, are strong and healthy, every
cutting a good one:

1

Wm. Scott and Lizzie McGowan, -fl.ix) per
100, llo.OOper 1.000.

Daybreak, 12.00 per 100. *15.00 per I.OOO.

Coleus, Golden Bedder. Crimson Bedder and
20 other good Bedders now ready from
strong top cuttings, 2'.4-inch pots, will
make you lots of cuttings, $1.00 per 100,
f 10.00 per I.OOO.

These are a continuation of our fine '•*
varieties — equal to Triumph. Jubi-
lee. Flora Hill, for commercial
purposes — Vou want good sized
flowers, freelv produced. Send for
descriptions. ' $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000

PSYCHE AND...
PAINTED LADY

J

m
m

The NORRIS FLORAL CO. S

5 Niinied Geraniums, up-to date varieties.
Jt -"^-inc-h pots, n per 100. >f:.'0 per 1.000.
ji Salvias, Petunias, Feverfew, Little
^ Gem and Be^'onias, all named. S'^-inch
5" I'l't^'. -l-I *^ I>''i" !"<*■ *~0 P'T "^W-

FLORA HILL^

Nothing in sight to touch it for JC ngf |QQ J4Q ngf |
commercial purposes;:::::::::::: *" f"' '""' " r

000 I

E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind

I

^^»««<.^_««4— W— «W.^— <W-^W'^— W'^— ♦♦<-^4W III H-^

30,000 DAHLIAS.

MORRIS, ILL.

fHRYSANTHEMlMS.

SrOCK PUNTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson. Montninrt. I\ury. BunnalTon, .J. .Junes,
Wanninaker, I'errln. i^vmm-ii. etc, all iZ.tit) per KXI; 50c
|>eriliiz. .\ line eiilleetlc.n Ostrich Plumes. sl.OO per
ilijz, ; s.-.mi per liMi. Order n..w, ( 'ash please,

CHAS. L. MARSHALL, 67 Merrimac St.,
Lowell, Mass.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the WesL

Geo. Wittbold, ""« ^- "'"''^'' ''• Chicago

Novelties and standards of the best quality and
at the lowest prices. Stock guaranteed true to
name. W. W. WILMORE,

Kox 383. DENVER. COLO.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

KRR.NB

In fine assortment, from 2v; inch
pots, *3.00 per 100: *2T.OO per 1000.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

STONY BROOK*
L. I., N. Y.

354

The Weekly iriorists* Review.

Januauv 20, 1898.

CHICAGO.

Trade Conditions.

There has been a shorteiiinj,' of .supply
and a slight increase in demand- Nearly
all the growers seem to be olf crop, and
if the demand shoidd turn very brisk
the shortage would be serious. As it is,
all stock of fair quality meets with ready
sale, and in roses there is very little high
grade stock to be had. .A.!! seem much
encouraged over the outlook and feel
that by the time the supply increases
there will be demand enough to use up
the cut at fair prices.

Kennicott Bro.'sCo. expect to soon be-
gin receiving the annual cut of fancy
pink tulips from Klehm's Nurseries.
They are growing yo.cxio bulbs tliis year
and it is hoped the supply will more
nearly equal the demand than in the past.
Kennicott Bro.'s Co. will handle the lot.

Club Entertainment.

The Florist Club's entertainment last
Thursday evening was a very enjoyable
affair. The program as printed in last
issue was carried out with but two excep-
tions. For No. 5 a song by the club
quartette was substituted, owing to Miss
Blumenthal's illness. Miss Wolf was also
unable to be present, and Mr. Flint Ken-
nicott was called upon to fill the num-
ber. He responded by calling upon his
daughter Grace, a miss of fourteen years,
who recited "Shamus O'Brien" in a way
that took the audience In- storm. Every
number on the program called forth a
storm of applause, and, owing to the
nnmerous recalls, the program was really
doubled in length. "Ladies' Night" was
certainly an exceedingly pleasant one.
Program for Next Meeting.

At the next meeting of the club, January
27, Mr. Joseph Reeve will read a paper
on " Pot Plants for Market," and in view
of the con,stantly increasing demand for
good flowering plants at the holidays, the
subject is a very timely one. In addition
to above Mr. Geo. Stollery will tell the
club about the pot plants grown for the
eastern markets, and which he noted on
his recent trip.

The Coming Convention.

Last Saturday there was a meeting of
the committee in charge of arrangements
for the coming convention of the Ameri-
can Carnation Society. Steps were taken
looking to the securing of suitable space
for the meeting and the exhibition, the
providing of vases, tables, attendants,
etc. A banquet was decided upon as the
form of entertaiimient. An excellent
start toward a sufficient fund was made at
the committee meeting, and work will
now go rapidly forward.

, Visitors.

Among recent visitors was Mr. Reed, of
McPherson & Reed, Council Bluffs, la.

Mr. C. C. Pollworth, of Ellis & Poll-
worth, Milwaukee, was in the city last
Wednesday.

St. Paul, Minn.— The state of Minne-
sota pays a bounty of ^2.50 an acre for
tree planting, and the state auditor re-
centl}' issued 3,000 warrants aggregating
{J20,ooo to various planters of trees.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Tull Line of Wire Work.

CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466. tWu

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

mudmk

G^xDi Cut Flowers

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Write for Prices on....

....Rose and Carnation Rooted Cuttings.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OE CIT ELOWERS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadinp vaiieties
of Roses and Carnations. We are headquarters for tine AMEKI-
CAN BEALITIES. Give us a tiial and i onviiK-e yoiirs<-lf.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., Eor the Garden and Greenhouse.

See advertisement this paper Dec. 2, page 57.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

riNE BOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ALBERT J. BAUER, Pres. FRANK M. ELUS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Elorists
1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consiernments Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

13 f'^'V^ U^ ^ Oil-Cloth Lined,
LjKJT^C^^ Bouquet...

aud othur Boxes for tlurists.

G. MORIIN,

WRITE FOR PRICES.

125 W. 25th St.,

NEW YORK cm.

.Janiiarv 20, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

355

Subscribers who are large
buyers of trade supplies and
who would like a larger in-
terest than the one provided
in our subscription offer are
requested to correspond with
us. Florists' Publishing Co.,
530 to 535 Caxton Building,
Chicago ; J : : : : :

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED!

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

*7.n0 pi-r 1.11(10-. .=),I100 lots. me.DO

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, New York.

Nrw York Offloo. 4119 Piftli Avenue.

EVERGREENS

Specimens for Pols and Winter Decorations.
Send for Uoseriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO.. - PA.

ALM

■

QZe^^ on

Hand.

100. 1000. 30IMI.

Coros WedilPllaiia $1.25 $10.00 $27, so

Miisn Enscte 1.25 10.00 27.50

Paliilanus Utllis 1.50 12.50 35.00

.\spariit;im plumo.sus uanus (true*. 1.50 12.50 35.tK)

d. L. SCHILLER,

*OA E.JAith Sireet. New York. N. Y,

THF ^■^■^■''<"- ^a/e by

I n L Kl,65:-^<^^B5eerf Stores.

DrCX¥/i'/EXTRACTvJ«<« For Free

all" l';ixroBACcq^iLouisviiie
Flnrjckft^cT^^Tobacco co.

CHAS. W. JACOB &, CO.

DIRECT RECEIVERS OF

CAPE FLOWERS

WRITE 'JS for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST., NEW YORK.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

All teleKiaph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

Carnations ^ Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.j*..^...?*

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of I89S and 1897, as well as the best
standard sorts. Address-~-~^.^"^^ ■

H. WEBER & S0NS....04KUND, MD.

One sale makes two other sales.
A trial of our apparatus will make
you a customer for all the appara-
tus you may ever need. We want
you to give it that trial — the appa-
ratus will do the rest. Quaker City
Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

356

The Weekly Florists' Review.

Janlaki- ao, 1898.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Nephrolepis Bontonieiisis hail a phe-
nomenal sale at Christinas. Fred C.
Becker sold right out and could have sold
hundreds more. He has planted up for
next season. W. E. Dolye disposed of an
immense imniber at retail, also a/aleas.

I noticed some fine lilacs in bloom. Mr.
Murphy told me he could have had Le-
graye in at Christinas had he desired. He
is putting in continuous batches until
Easter. Alme. Legraye produces consid-
erable foliage with the flowers, which
makes it more desirable. It is more
fragrant than Charles X.

Clerodendron Balfouri is grown in
considerable number; trained on bal-
loons, and in full flower it is an attractive
plant.

P. O'Brien & Son were well pleased
with holiday trade. Houghton & Clark
echoed this sentiment; in fact, I found
but one gentleman in the City of Beans
who objected to the Christmas rush. He
said the crush turned away one's regular
customers, who were then forced to go
elsewhere. Maybe they went to Hough-
ton & Clark, who noticed a host of new
buyers.

James Delay and W. E. Doyle had a
big rush; Galvin at both stores, especially
at the Back Ba)-. Everybody was rushed
and stock cleaned out. \V. M.

HARTFORD, CONN.

The cold snap was the only drawback
to a grand holiday business. D. A. Spear
had a fine stock and cleaned right out.
John Coombs had a great run on violets,
of which he has a fine house of Marie
Louise. Bulbous stock is coming in well.

.\. N. Pierson is sending in some well
grown stock, especially roses and carna-
tions. I understand Mr. Pierson has been
in Maine nearh- all winter, where with a
party of refiners he is engaged in a pro-
cess of extracting gold from salt water
(fact). Latest reports are quite encourag-
ing. Mr. Pierson's brother is in charge
of the business during his absence.

I met W. J. Boaz, the pushing repre-
sentative of Edwards & Docker. He re-
ports an unusual demand for folding
boxes which augurs well for a good
season, W. I\I.

• ■ ill

^^^^ BRIGMTON,MASS^.

'"W I Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country.

.^^

TELEPHONE 1496

n

^NDALL

126 DEARBORN STREET,

CHICAGO.

L'

thai we are at the old
number, I'Jii Dearborn Street.
Write for special quotations
n lar^'e orders.

Wholesale Florist.

J

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The right kind of stock, packed In the right way,
delivered ;it tin* right tiiiir. nnd at the right prlccf

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &

LAGER & HURRELL •^"Z

Telephone

Main

3208

rinV Agents lor

*-"'/ HINSDALE ROSE CO.

Growers and Importers of

■v-^i^* Correspondence
Solicited^

SUMMIT, - - N. J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

WHOtESALE CIT ELOWERS AND
FLORISTS' StPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

f HEADQUARTERS for ^

American BeautieS ^

;

i BASSEH & WASHBIRN, Chicago

i

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
OF SUSONABLE FLOWERS IN SIOtK

|WM. F. KASTINQ cr^'f^nj

( — Florist....)

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

FOR SALE:

niViO feet of gUiss at Jamestown,
N. D. Price *l,.5(>0—i J cash, bal-
ance may be paid in cut flowers.

W. W. SEEKINS. ..FLORIST
921 E. THIRD STREET. - - DUUJTH, MINN.

50.000 SMILAX

t'y mail, 50 cents per 100;
S».00 per I.OOO

HFR AMII IMS ml.\ed. Irom 2-in. pots, t2.26 per 100
ULnnilluiTio ,20 per I.Oi.O Send for samples...

Cash with the order.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City. N. J

jANUAin ■,'(!. l.SSIS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

357

FOR -

AMERi,

^

a

'OTIE&

^Ca

►*-.', -<••

iii.^

^ 66 WABASM AVE. CHICAGO.

Rooted Cuttings.

We are booking orders now for the following Roses
and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We
guarantee all Cuttings to be in first-class condition
in every respect , and will be delivered as you want them. Send your orders in now.

ROSES.

Brides ....
Bridesmaids .
Meteors . . .
Kaiserins . .
La France . .
Perles ....

$1

.50

Per Hundred

Do not write

for other kinds for we

do not grow them.

We shall have abundance of nice plants later
in the season.

CARNATIONS.

PER HUNDRED PER THOUSAND

FIoraHill $5.00 $40.00

Jubilee 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt . , 6.00

Triumph 3.00 25.00

Daybreak J.50 12.50

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook 1.50 12.50

Rose Queen 1.50 . 12.50

Bassett & Washburn,

Creenhouses and Residence:
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

358

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

Jaxiahv 20, 1898.

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I Organized for the Protection of Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists and I

I kindred interests. CORNELIIS S. LODER, Secretary. 1

CINCINNATI.

A Brighter Outlook.

I am glad to be able to report a notice-
able improvement in the cut flower busi-
ness this week and so far as can be
learned the outlook is becoming brighter.
There has I)een a falling ofT of stock, es-
pecially roses, occasioned by dark weather
and ofT-crops. The glut of last week was
not caused by an increased supply but
rather a lack of business. Carnations are
still abunilant, ordinary varieties selling
at|i.50 per hundred, fancies going slow
at |4 and I5. Brides and Maids are
held at I5 and $6. Meteors $6 and |S,
Perles $.J, callas |.S, Harrisii |io, Romans
$2 and $},, narcissus J3, violets 75 cents
and $1. The latter still seem to be losing
their popularity, Princess of Wales and
California selling in preference to the
double ones.

A Visit From the Indianapolis Brethren.

A party consisting of ten brother flor-
ists from Indianapolis spent last Sunday
with us calling upon Messrs. Witter-
staetter, Murphy and Peterson, To say
that Dick's Evelina opened their eyes ex-
presses it mildly. The boys all had a
pleasant time and departed feeling w^ell
satisfied with their visit.

Notes.

C, C. Murphy met with another acci-
dent Monday. As he was driving over
the Sth street viaduct, a car struck his
wagon, Mr. Murphy was fortunate
enough to escape with a slight shaking
up, but I am sorry the same cannot be
said about his vehicle, which was badly
damaged

H. Weber of Oakland, Md., was a
caller last week. B.

NATHAN SMITH & SON

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES:

ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

i*--.***",***^ .S»'.^.*-"?;.<*'.*.*'r: .*•.«. S*V

New

Carnations-

White Cloud. -Whitr.

Gold Nwg"gret. V'llow

New York ( Wardi, — Brifrht cerise pinl%.

Mrs. J?-inesDean (Ward)— Clear silvery pink.

John Young- ( Ward i.— White.

Bon Ton ( Ward).— Scarlet.

Pric-s fur above varieties: ^-2.00 per doz., *10.00
per 100. *7fi.0U per 1000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breitmeyer),
Argyle (Stollery). Jack Frost (Swayne). Em-
press (Swayue). Evelina (Witterstaetter).
Firefly (HancocU). Painted Lady (Hill),
Psycbe (Hillj and Mrs S. A. Nortlnvay
(Simmons) .

All good 1897 novelties and other st.mdard vari-
eties at reasonable prices.

^^Chrysanthemums

Mrs. C. H. Peirce. -Yellow.

;(.V- each, *3,.i0 per doz., *3r>.00 per 100.
Snow Queen.— White.

r)Oc eacli. rr>.00 per doz., $3.=i.00 per 100.
Merry Christmas.— Late White.

3ne each, *3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Keady Januiiiy. 1.S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LA FAYEnE, IND.

YOl CAN HAVE PLANTS RIGHT AWAY OF THE

''xARwmN Mrs. Frances Joost

Price, $2 per doz.; $10 per 100;
$75 per 1000. Cash with Order.

miL. dLoOLU, LONG ISLAND,

N. Y.

FORCING SPIR/EA

Astilboides Floribunda $6.00 per 100

Multiflora Compacta 0.00 per 100

These are extra fine clumps, not divided. Also a limited quantity of Lilium
speciosum album, roseum and rubrum; good for forcing— Holland grown. Orders
entered now for hardy nursery stock, such as Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree Roses. H. P. Roses, Pffionia, etc.

J L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. Horticultural Co., Boskoop, Holland

Correspondence solicited.

Q'P'F'n^l-AWN GRASS

|^J.JJ^J^|^ $12.00 per 100 lbs.

Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retails *" 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

BECLEANER AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS-

"Tirner-' Secofld & MM Sts., CiRCinnati, 0.

SEND FCR Illustrate) catalogues

For S8l6 ROOTED CITTI\GS.

TiiiAi. Wave, - prr Kiii, $1..=>0; lOOii. tV2M.
LIZZIE McGowAN, per 100. *1.25-, 1000, SIO.OO-
CENTURY, - - - per 100. J5.00: 1000. WO.OO
No order.s filled for less than 100.

OTTO HANSEN, Mt. Clare, ill.

Januakv 30, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

359

WIRE DESIGNS

You may order of any Chicago wholesale florist
advertising in the Florists' Review from this list

Discounts may vary, but the list is standard.

.\nchors— FLAT.

lucU Price luch Price

8..
10..
12..
14..
24..

.$0 08
10
12
14

ON BA^K.

12 ir>...

15 18...

18 20...
23 22...

21!
.HO
35
40
50

10..
12.,
14.

■24.

ON BECLINIXG STAKU
23
'26
30
35
45

10 16.,

12 18.

15 20.

20 22.

ON BASE WITH STAK
ABOTE.

JO 23 16 35

12 27 18 45

14 SO 20 55

ON KASEL WITH SCROLL
FOR LETTERING.

10 20 IS 45

12 35 20 55

14 30 22 70

16 35 24 90

Anchor and Cross

10 10 18 18

12 13 20 20

14 14 23 25

IG.. .. 16 24 30

ON BASE

10 17 18 35

12 20 20 40

14 25 22 45

16 30 24 50

Broken Columns

12 18 31 35

15 20 34 40

18 25 30 60

36.... r 80

WlTn BROKEN ANCHOR
AND STAR-FLAT.

24 75 . 30 1 25

27 1 00 36 1 65

WITH WREATH KNTW'IN'I*

24 65 30 1 15

27 90 36 1 40

Itroken Link

15 15 20

12.

18.

21.
30.

1 10

20
25
35
50

4..rloz
5.. ••
«.. •■
7.. '•

13.
15.
4M.

Halls

6 9...

a 10...

... 10 12...

Banners

.50 36...

60 42...

Bases

6 9...

8 10...

... 10 11...

... 15 12...

aiiftle liaskets.

HOrND.

35 S..doz 80
45 9.. •■ 1 00
55 10.. •' 1 20
65 12.. ■' 1 50
OVAL.

! .55 9..doz 1 10
70 10.. " 1 35
85 12.. " 1 60

Bee Hives

. 35 18 40

. 30 21 .50

Bells.

SINGLE FRAME.
S 20 15 45

10 23 18 60

12 30 31 80

DOrBLE FRAME.

8 $0 30 15 «0 GO

10 40 18 80

11 50 21 1 00

SINGLE.
5..doz. 50 6...aoz, 65

7 doz 80

Bibles or Books.

8x12.... 20 12x20.... 45

10x16.... 30 14.\24....75

OX STIMP.

12x20.... 75 14x34.. 1 00
Bicycles.

MEASVREMENT WHEEL.

15 3 00 20 4 50

25 7 00

Bouquet Frames.

FLAT.

5 5 10 10

6 6 12 12

8 8 14 15

Bow aiKl Arrinv

Inch Price Inch Price

18 30 30 40

24 35 36 55

Broken Wheel

16 35 20 65

IS ,50 24 85

ON BASKET.

IS 1 25 24 1 65

ISroken Wreath

WrrU SirKI.K ox BASE.

12 50 II 65

16 85

Biitterllies
12 40 llonbjise55

15 50 15 •■ 75

18 65 IS " 1 00

Creseents

S 6 14 14

10 8 16 IS

12 10 IS 33

ON BASE.

(Measure of Cresceut.)

10 IS 14 30

13 23 16 40

18 50

Crescent Wreaths

10 S 16 18

12 12 18 21

14 15 20 30

24 40

ON BASE.

( Measure of Wreatii. )
n; 20 16 45

12 25 18 55

14 35 20.... 70

24 90

ON RECLINING STAND.

10 16 16 .30

12 20 IS 40

14 25 20 55

24 75

Crosses

FLAT.

8 3 16 7

lU 4 18 8

12 5 20 10

14 6 22 12

24 14

ON BASE

(Measure of Cross.)

a 10 18 21

10 12 20 23

13 15 22 25

14 17 24 .30

16 19 37 40

,30 50

ON RECLINING STAND.

8 9 16 17

10 11 18 20

12 13 20 22

14 15 22 24

24 27

BROKEN — WITH SICKLE.

Kach 55

BROKEN — WITH SWORD.

Each 50

Cross and Crown

(Measun- of (.'rowni

12 35 18 65

15 .50 21 90

Maltese Crosses

6 SO 6 14 »0 14

8 8 16 16

10 10 18 20

12 13 20 30

24 .50

ON BASK.

(Measure of Cross.)

6 13 14 m

8 15 16 40

10 30 18 .50

12 25 20 65

24 80

Slantinf^ Crosses

12 6 22 15

14 7 24 18

16 8 27 25

18 10 30 .35

20 12 33 45

36 60

ON BASE.

(Measure of Cross)

12 15 22 33

14 13 21 40

16 21 27 50

IS 25 30 65

20 30 33 80

36 1 00

Crowns

FLAT.

8 18 12 23

10 21 15 35

FLAT. ON BASE.

8 25 12 45

10 35 15 55

Hor

Sl>.

iuc

1 Prici'

Incli Pr

ce

7.

25

\]

45

9.

. . . 35

13

55

BOUND, ON BASE.

7.

. . . 35

11

55

9.

... 45

13

65

Rril

ND. ON

JENT STAR.

9i:

I-'U 60

11

S.l

Doves

Flat... 25

D'vsh'l)

75

Kasels

15.

fi

24

11

18.

7

■J7

13

21.

9

30

IS

Four Leaf Clover

FLAT.

)N BASE.

10.

. . . 35

11)

35

12.

. . , 35

12

45

15.

. . . 45

15

m

1

»ith, H

ope and

Charity

■rilREE PIKCES.SEPARATE

20

... 50

30 1

00

23.

75

36 1

■25

NEW YORK STYLE COM-

BINED.

FLAT.

ON BASE.

16.

. . . 25

16

40

20.

. . . 45

•,'!)

60

24.

65

■24

85

l-'iills

10.

10

14

15

12.

13

16

IS

Fan on

E isel

15 Easel IS

21 Easel

30

18

" 25

■24 •■

40

Fireman's Hat

Regular Size

75

Fit-emHn'.^

Trumpet

15.

... 25

31

45

IS.

... 35

34

55

<>ates

Ajar

SINGLE

DOUBLE

\KCJI.

GATES.

15-

n h'sc .50

21-intys

90

IS

70

24 ■■ :

15

IIOCBLE ARCH.

1.5-

u b'c 155

21-iuh'e

10

18

'■ S5

■24 ■• 1

25

(jiraiul Av

nv of the

Iteiuibllc

BADGE 0

N EASEL.

30

.... 1 -25

36

50

Gypsy

Kettle

28.

. . . . 45

36

70

Harps

FLAT

BASE.

10,

.... 10

IS

■25

31

■24

'D BASE.

35

ON Ror>

(Measure

Of Harp

10,

. . . . 18

IS

35

12.

.... 21

31

45

15

98

■24

NG STAN

60

ON RECLIX

D.

10.

16

IS

m

13.

.... 20

31

40

15

. . 25

■24

stone

50

Heail

PLAIN.

16.

.... 50

■20

75

WITH CROSS, STAR OK

HE.

RT.

16.

65

■20

90

Hearts

6

4

14

16

10

8

5

15

10.

6

IS

20

12

a

ON BASE.

(Measure

of Heart

)

6

....*0 10

14 $0 in

8

12

16

35

10

.... 16

18

45

13

'M

ON RECLINING STAND.

6

8

14

25

8

.... 10

16

30

10

.... 14

IS

35

r."

18

Open Hearts.

a

.... 10

14

2»)

10

.... 13

16

35

12

.... 15

IS

35

ON BASE.

8

.... 18

14

35

10

.... 20

16

50

12

.... '25

18

65

ON RECLINING STAND.

a

.... 14

14

:«)

10

.... 18

16

40

12

.... 25

IS

53

BROKEN— WITH SICKLE.

Inch Price Ineii Price
14onh'se55 16onb*se60

13 ■• 75

Hook and Kye

11 .50 15 OS

Hour <ilass

HALF HOINU.

12 :«) 16 40

14 35 IR .51)

IN ARCH.

Bound 1 00

Horseshoes

WITH FOLDING STAND.

6 6 IS 25

8 S -20 30

10 10 -24 50

12 12 30 75

14 15 36 1 15

16 -20

Keystone

12 15 21 35

15 -20 -24 45

IS 25

ON EASEL.

12 25 21 45

15 30 34 55

18 35

Knapsack

Natural Size 75

WITH CROSS GUNS.

14-inGns(io 30-in Cns75
Knig^lits of rh.vthias

NEW STYLE.

■20 1 15 -24 1 50

OLD STYLE.

■24 2 50 30 3 25

Knights 'IVinpiar

ON EASEL.

■20 S5 24 1 15

Knights of Labor
Kinbleui

13 -28 -20 35

Lad<ler

WITH FOLDING STAND

■24 50 36 73

30 60

Letters

SINGLE W-IRE.

3 iW 7 3!^

4 2 8 4

5 2)4 10 5

6 3 13 6

FLAT, TWO WIRES.

5 7 8 12

6 10 10 15

DOIBLE FRAME.

5 10 10 18

6 12 12 21

8 15

LiKlif House

Complete 1 75

LiM-omotive
36 5 00 4S 7 .50

W-ITH TENDER.

50 7 50 72 12 00

Lover's Knot

SINGLE FRAME.

24 30 SO 40

36 50

DOUBLE FRAME.

24 50 30 70

30 90

Lyres

FLATS.

10 12 18 30

12 18 21 40

15 -25 '24 60

ON BASE.

10 20 18 40

12 25 21 30

15 SO '24 75

ON RECLINING STAND

10 16 18 33

13 -20 -31 45

15 -25 24 60

ON BASE ■WITH STAB
ABOVE.

12 30 IS 50

15 40 21 65

lyiantel liaskets.

10 10 15 15

12 12 18 ■20

jMasonic Designs

12 «0 -25 16 SO 40

14 30 IS 30

Monogram

OF ANY TWO I.ETTEE8.

12 50 15 75

Monuments

15 25 24 40

18 30 30 60

21 35 36 SO

3Iusical I

1st rum

t"

BA.\

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ilicl

Price

liicii Pr

CC

18, ,

. . 50

30 1

00

24..

75

GUI'

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■,'4 , ,

.. 75

36 1

25

30..

110

MANDO

.IN.

IS,,

. . 50

■24 1

1)0

21..

75

TAMBO

■IIIXE.

IS, ,

.. 13

12

25

■20

VIO

LIN.

18..
21 .

. . 65

■24 1

10
80

t>fldfellows* Ueslg's

18, ,

.. 35

■24

,50

21

45

ON BASE.

IH..

. . . 50

24

75

21..

60

f'aiette on Kasel

DOUBLI-

FRAME.

12..

. . . Mt

14

40

16..

'■■■I'iii

ows

50

10..

s

16

IH

12..

11

IS

21

14..
21..

15

21

■27
35

■VVITH ANCHC

)R AND »■

AR

12..

... 25

16

45

14 .35 18 60

WITH HEART, STAR OR
CROSS ABOVE.

10 IS 14 -27

12 21 16 32

IS 40

■Wiril CROWN.

FLAI' RoIXD

CROW.N. ciiiOVN.

14 10 )l .50

16 .50 16 60

IS 60 18 70

WITH LYRE OR HARP.

14 35 IS 50

16 40

WITH FAITH, HOPE AND

CHARITY'.
NEW YORK. SEPARATE.

IS 60 18 SO

WITH GATES A.lAR,

SINGLE ARCH.

13 75 21 I 40

18 85 24 I 75

Plow

ENTIRE LENGTH

18 75 30 1 35

24 1 00 36 I 75

Fyr,imids

9 12 18 25

12 15 21 30

15 '20 24 40

Kock of /%g:es.

32 plain 53

32 with liaskct 1 00

Koyal Aicanum

24 . . . .". 2 00

Scales of Life

•24 1 00 36 1 50

30 1 '25 42 2 00

Scrolls

SINGLE FRAME.

18 35 21 .50

DOUBLE FKAME.

IS .55 -24 90

21 75 30 1 25

shepherd's Crook

'24 30 36 50

30 40 42 65

SbieUls

13 12 18 20

15 15 21 30

ON BASE.

12 20 18 40

15 30 31 50

Sickles— FLAT.

10 8 21 25

12 10 24 35

15 12 27 ,50

18 17 30 75

ON BASE,

10 16 21 40

I-i . ^20 '24 35

15 35 27 75

IS 30 30 1 10

ON EASEL.

12 18 21 40

15 21 24 53

IS..... 30 27 65

30 1 00

ON BASE WITH

BRomiN CROSS.

18 55

St^UARE FRAME WITH
SICKLE ON EASEL.

Inch Price Incii Price

'20x24. .$1 25 '24x30. $1 65

.Stack of Uuns.

36 1 50 42 -25

.stars— FL.\T.

6 4 12 10

a 6 14 12

10 8 16 15

18 20

ON S'lAND, SLANTING.

6 S 12 15

8 10 14 20

10 12 16 30

ON BASE.

6 10 12 20

8 12 14 25

10 15 16 :»

star and Crescent

OLD STY'LE.

10 '25 16 50

12 30 IS 63

14 40 -21 85

'24 1 10

Star and rrescent
on It ise

NEW STYLE.

10 25 IS 70

12 :K '21 85

14 45 -24 1 10

16 55

ON EASEL WITH

SCROLL.

12 40 16 GO

14 50 IS 80

ON STAND WITH BAB
FOB LETTERING.

10 -25 16 50

12 30 18 65

14 40 21 1 00

Tablet With closed
Hook

'24 1 00

'I'riangles

10 10 14 15

12 12 16 -20

18 25

ON BASE.

10 18 14 30

12 -25 16 35

IS 45

ON RECLINING STAND.

10 15 16 32

12 -20 18 40

14 -26

llnibrellas

•24 30 30 75

36 1 00

United Workmen's

l>e8ia;ns
IS 30 ■20.. 35

ON BASE.
18 45 20 60

\% i„hboncs

FLAT.

18 60 24 75

ON BASE.

18 75 ^24 90

Woodman's liesign

•24 1 75 30 3 ^25

\\ reaths

6 2 10 6

7 3 11 7

8 4 13 8

9 5 14 10

ON BASE

8 10 11 16

9 13 12 ^20

10 14 14 ^25

ON RECLINING STAND.

3 7 11 12

9 9 13 14

10 10 14 18

WITH CROSS.

12 14 14 17

WITH STAB OB HEART

12 16 14 19

WITH ANCHOR.

12 IS 14 21

WITH BEST.

Double Single

Letters. Letters.

12 45 12 18

14 55 14 •25

WITH BAB.

10 9 14 15

12 12 16

Yoke
SINGLE FRAME.

IS 30 30 50

•>4 40 36 60

DOUBLE FBAME.
•24 30 75

360

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

January 20, 1898.

OMAHA.

Trade Fair.

All the florists report a goorl and steady
business, especially in funeral work. For
the last two weeks we have had nice
spring-like weather, which is helpful to
stock, although roses are somewhat
scarce. Carnations and violets are more
plentiful. Bulbous flowers are in large
supply and come handy for floral w^ork.
Cyclamen and primroses are showing up
well in most the florists' windows and are
reported to sell well.

Rlr. R. I'njjer has closed his store on
Sixteenth street and intends to sell his
stock at wholesale.

The Trans-Mississippi Fair -Association
intends to grow llieir own plants for the
grounds. They want to rent some houses
from a local florist, but the indications
are that they will erect new Imuses for
their own use.

A Visit to Lincoln.

Having visited Lincoln, Xeb., la.st
week, I called upon several florists, visit-
ing the storemen first. I first called on
Frey & Frey, and found their store well
stockeil with azaleas and palms. Mr. J.
B. Frey, of the above firm, reports a good
steady business. Calling upon C. H.
Frey, I found Mr. M. Frey had sold his
interest to Mr. A. Eidn, of Lincoln, who
has charge of the shipping department.
Mr. Eidn also reports trade good. Next I
called on Chapin Bros., who have a con-
servatory located in the most desirable
residence portion of the city, where thej'
carry on their retail business as well as
shipping department. Their greenhouses
are three miles southeast of Lincoln, and
found them in good condition, especially
their carnations and roses.

C. H. Frey has a rangeof eleven houses
20x127 W'hich are all new and modern,
and every inch of space occupied by No.
I stock, which impresses the visitor with
an air of prosperity.

Frey & Frey's greenhouses are located
nearer the city and were well stocked.
They have a house of Piaster lilies, as well
as a house of violets which show the skill
of the owners.

A few blocks north of Frey & Frev's is
located the establishment of C. B. Keller,
which is a model place, in a good resi-
dence portion. Mr. Keller reports good
business. J. J. H.

A Record Breaker !

::::NEWCANNA::::
JOHN B. DITCHER

Certificated by New York Gardeners' Society
and Westchester Hon. Society. A tirst-class
Canna superior to any crimson flowering Canna
advertised or inirodueed to date Sv^ ft. hitrh.
vigorous and good bloomer. ;f25.00 per 100 dor-
mant eyes; $4.00 per dozen 12 dormant eyes: 50
at the 100 rate. All stock controUi d l>yRowehl&
Gr.inz. We offer the dormant ej es up to Feb.
loth. Cash with order.

ROWEHL & QRANZ,

Hicksville, L. I., H. Y.

-♦«« HI III III *

I

3

I-

j New Light
I Colored

SIMMONS'

CARNATION

Mrs. 8. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia, Silver Spray,
Tidal Wave. Daybreak. Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as great
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower wiih perfect calyx and extra strong and
lontr stem. Color a beautiful solt shell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and tilled in rotation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'v
Jst. Price. $10.00 per luo, *;5.00 per 1000.

I Geraniums.

i

Md. Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine. J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier,
214-in. pot plants. *o.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings. *3.00 per 100: *35.00

per inuii. Our superb siock of all the finest sorts, "^lU-in. pot plants, named, $2.i.(.K); unnamed,

*20.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings. *I2.50 per 1000.

Fiii^hci^c -^ gr,ind lot of summered-over stock In small pots that will make early
I UCII9ia9« bloomers, $3.00 per 100.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Our Price List describes manv other fine plants. Send for it.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio. |

L» H ^^ t»4 ^^n* I III »4H^^*M^^«W ^^ t»*<v^ 4H ->«•*»« "III HI t H ^111 i !!■ i

THE NEW PRIMROSE YELLOW

Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania

The finest Chrysanthemum for cut blooms
or exhibition ever introduced.

Each 50c Per Hundred $ 35. CO

Per Dozen $5. CO Per Thousand 250. OO

Fifty at one hundred, and live humiri il ;it nar thousand rates.

Hugh Graham,

104 So. Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Originator and Introducer.

FIREFLY !

\ Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. 15th,
$10per I00,$75per 1000. Send for descriptive list of

_ _ Firefly and fifteen other novelties of 1898, as well as

ff,ffnff/f>lf,Uf/(titiiitnittititiniitntin^^ fifteen varieties of '97; also older standard varieties.

Ceo. Hancock 6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

£? H J I I A \/ FINE STRINGS

OIVIILAA 12^ CENTS.
A. 1. BALDWIN. Newark, 0.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans*
Challenge Ventilating- Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Carnations

Rooted ciitt'ntis of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
prices ^.^^^jiw'

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

•■■,»'<*'^'.

S. J. Renter, Westerly, R, I.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

January 20, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

361

• •

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High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds.. |

fAt# *,*"**^" **f**><''^P''"K. pure white, l>AtiiHiA <;i!int Friiifirecl, single rjwf stnoks, large floweriiii? dwarf. PUt. oz. w

wteks earlier than Queen of H oz. oz.

the Market $0,33 $1.00

Vu'toria. white, scarlet, rosy, Pkt.

t'armine, li?:ht blue, blue 1-16 i^oz. oz.

and white, rose or mixed. $0.35 $1.0V) $3.00
!<eiiiple*s superb Strain of

lon^stemmed aster. white.

pink, lavender or mixed . . .20 .50

1.50

Dvlll^ MiixliiiH, re

FL. PL.

red. extra large

vliall

-(el 111

pure white.
IV, pink

Candytuft.'

t^lllIU

InllS

Bobbie's White .Spiral,

ery tine

whit'? spikes

1-32
OZ.

■O.aO
.SO

a.=i

$0.-

Petunia l,;;;;"^

fully penciled
Giant FriiiK*"*'. double mixed

Friiifirecl, single
very large, beauti-

Pkt.

$0..50

1.00

PWOX 'rA

iriinitiioitdi, <irar Gero

Kxct'llt-nt market plants, li-
lac and white. alb:i, coccinea. rosea,
rosea alba occulata. sanguinea vio-

laeea or mixed. Price per pkt .
Nana Coinpacta — rjeopoldi, red,

white eye.

Fireball

Snowball

Atropurpurea, dark crimson. .

Finest mixed

I'yrf thrum. Golden Feather

Salvia Np I en (lens

Smilav. p.r Ih . ^AM

$0.25
Pkt. oz.
>0.35 $3.00
.•25 3-50
.25 3,00
.25 3.00
3.00
.40

.411

.2d

.20

Horrealum. bronz

Buitertly. pale gray, porcelain edge,.

Counte.ss Radnor, large lavender —

Emily Henderson, white

Extra Early Blanche Ferry, white

and pink

Katherine Tracy, blush-pink

Mrs. Sankey. best white

Princess Beatrice, blush-pink ,...,. .

Per lb-

. $0.50
.50

¥
¥
¥
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Stocks, large flowering dwarf,
white, apple blossom, carmine,
purple, blood red. light blue or
mixed

(iiaiit l*ei (ertiuii. white

Sweet Peas wi^e"'"'"""':":

..50
.50
.50

.50
..50
.50
.50

Uerbena

vaiK.'ties .

.Supertj mammoth,
mixed, from named

put. oz.

f(125 fl.nO

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONEnE,

25c. per pkt. $1.00 per 02.

SE\D FOR 6E^ERAL TRADE CATALOGUE ■*■ ii-jj

Wiirn W

^ STUMPP & WALTER CO., so Barclay street, New York.

SEED ANO BILB GROWERS AND IMPORTERS.

K

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Do you want
Ey?!&ilS?^™a fine cut flowers

^^ - CC. POLLVORTrt

For your trade? Try us !

TRY LS! TRY LIS! TRY US! ^"'' violets especially are those th.at won prizes and win

customers.

Florists' Supplies. Send to us— our line is complete. Palms and Ferns— We grow them and guarantee safe arriv-

Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. al by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Experiences with
Cdrttdtlons

,^«.^ READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

ALBERT M. HERR,

LANCASTER, PA.

J

NEW

CARNATION,

"Empress

u

The largest bright-rich Crimson yet
introduced. Price. $10.00 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Penn.

J Anybody flpkHA^OA

i can grow Vr V>l I V/^ V/\Z/

NEW

COMMERCIAL

WHITE.

ORIGINATORS:

HARMON & BIRR, Darien, N.

For prices, circulars, etc., address

Carnation ^

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, BUFFALO.

t
$

w

HY NOT
GROW

Is rust-proof and the must heuuiiful shade ot lif,'ht pink we know of. A

vigorous grower. PRICE: *1.50 per doz., -lilO.OO per UKi, $715.00 per 1000.
PRtMltMS: Five Red Wave to every hundred Kathleen Pantlind.

CARNATIONS HOPP & LEMKE E. GRANd''rAPIDS."'mICH.

RUST-PROOF

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

AVlK'lrsiile ^n-iiwrr i.if CjiniiUittiis auci Small Ferns.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

Xew— MayiT I'iii^-T-T.Virior ami Flora Hill, per UKI,
$51h:i. per l(iiH). *in.ii(i; ,liii>iiiT ami Knima "Wocker, per
lUO, $3,fM), |H.'r iiMii). *r. (II). M.-teur and Tidal Wave, per
KH"). $-,MH). prr liHHi. .'t^lfi.liu: Smtt, Davbreak. Albertini,
Alaska and I'lirltaii. per luo. $l.nO. per 1(K)0. $12.(.W.

All well ruuted. Satlsfaetlun guaranteed or money
refunded.

CARNATIONS.

From Flats. FREEDOM, best commercial
white, J.i.Od per luo. llavhreak, Ji.OOper ICO.

From Sand. JAHNS SCARLET, *500 per
100. C. A. Uana, *3.i)o pn- 100. MeGowan
and Fisher, $1.00 per 100,

Special Rate by tie 1, 100- Write lor Prices.

Vf RBENAS, VI varieties, "."ic per 100.

WR ll!RiRPR laSFlorenceSt , XewBedford.
1 U* l\nHDtn# ^(^ASH WITH ORDER.) Mass,

362

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Janlaky •ii), 1898.

NORTHAMPTON, MASS.

The annual meeting of the Northamp-
ton Horticultural Society was held on
January lo. All officers were elected
with the exception of secretary and treas-
urer, those to be elected at the next meet-
ing. April 5 and 6 were selected for the
spring exhibition, November lo and ii
for the clir_vsanthenium exhibition. A
committee was appointed to revise the
premium list. Mr. Parks had a nice ex-
hibit of ver)- good Daybreak carnations,
California violets and paper white nar-
cissus. Mr. Macgregor showed some
seedling carnations.

Trade since the holidavs has been on
the average rather dull, but carnations
that have good flower and stems sell
readily. The same may be said of flower-
ing plants.

A visit to Mr. Parks shows that he is
all right on carnations, especially Day-
break, Scott, Jubilee and McGowa'n. His
cyclamens, primroses, cinerarias, palms
and ferns all show the careful attention
they have had.

Donald Macgregor.

FALL RIVER, MASS.

Cliatt. Warburton reports a "bang-up"
holiday business, but fears a slump will
now happen owing to the cut-down in
the mills. Still he is pushing ahead op-
timistically. He has an excellent idea in
running one house of .-Vlaska disbudded
for cutting and another not disbudded
for piece work. Freedom is also an ex-
cellent variety with him. Flora Hill and
Edith Foster are the quartette of whites.
C. A. Dana is a splendid keeper and of
good color, takes well and will be grown
more extensively next season. Quite a
number of the pretty Bermuda oxalis is
grown; it sells freely. Mr. Warburton,
Sr., was in Jamaica recently and is re-
turning by way of the southern states.
He is deeply interested in the culture of
cotton and incidently that of bulbs.

George Smith is the proud owner of
the first daffodils in town. They are in
good demand. He cleaned right out at
Christmas of a big stock, both plants and
flowers. W. M.

100.000

PALMS.

llicli

Inch

\..

I'.r

Per

pot.

lili?h. le'v

8. Eucl

10.

low.

Areca

^utescens 3

10-12

3-4

$0.12

%] HI

$10.00

Areca

Luteseens — 4

U-Ifi

4-.i

.3(1

2.7.1

2.1.00

Areca ]

Iiilira 3

10-12

3-4

.20

1.7.5

15.00

Curvph

1 .\ustrall8....3

li-8

3-4

.12

1 10

10.00

CllillMl.

rn['^ K.vcelsa..3

fl-H

3-4

.12

1.10

10.00

Lataiiii

lluilionica

SH.i.lX

per 1000 aw

K-IO

2-3

.05

.45

4.00

LataniB

BorbonIca..3

10-12

3-4

.12

1.10

10.00

Phn-nls

CanarleusIs.S

6 12

2-3

.10

.90

8.00

Phrenl.N

Canarien»ia.4

15-lH

3-4

.22

2.00

20.00

For

other varieties anc

Sizes see

wholesale

list. Send for it.

W. J.

HESSER, -

Plattsmouth,

Neb.

PnUM CaRDENS.

m Cane Plant Stakes m

NOW READY.

3 feet to 6 feet $2.00

6 feet to 10 feet 3.00

C3SSH WITH ORDER.

W. W. Hendrix. Bowling Green, Ky.

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IMPORTERS AND MANIFACTIRERS OF

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. Fourth Street.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

*^r^'^V^" '^-'. ^:*^r^ ■ s!r^*s^r^*'£^c^''yr^' ^V^*&,-^*'e^^^

pOR IMMEDIATE DEUyiERY

Free on board cars, put up in paper lined barrels

100,000 Excelsior Dwarf Pearl tuberoses

3-4 inch circumference, per bW. of 1,500 $5.00

4-6 inch circumference. No. 1. select, per 1,000 6.00

Extra Selected, per l.OOO 6.50

C. H. JOOSTEN IMPORTER OF BULBS AND PLANTS

193 GREENWICH ST., NEW YORK.

CASH WITH ORDER.

TheWM. H. MOON CO.

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring" 1898. an immeuse stot-k of
DECIDIOIS TREES. EVERGREENS,
ELOWERING SHRUBS and VINES

In great variety, of all sizes. We note especially

12.000 Dahlias, wlntlf roots.
lO.oiK Anipelopsis Veitchii.
10.000 Clematis Faniculata.
20,000 Wichuriana, Crimson Rambler and
Prairie Boses
50(1 Actinidia Polyg-ania, mw cliaiber.
5.00(1 Eng-lish ivy. Idii^: tcijis.
2o,noo Honeysuckles, SIIatrim.ony Vines,

Wistarias, t-ti-.
100.000 California Privet, 1 and 2 years.

Ti ftde List on aiipliriitinn. Corresponflpnc

oli,

ted

^/ ^ ''Subscribers are re-

^/ "-i minded that they will
'^r^-^i materially advance the

i interests of their paper by

I buying supplies of the ad-

1 vertisers in the FLORISTS'

1 Review, always mention-

j ingf the name of the paper

j when sending inquiries or

i orders. :;:::::

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Rooted Cuttmg$>.>.

American Beauties, Brides, Maids,
Perles, Belle Siebrect, Meteors

^!^^ GEO. fl. KUHL.

PEKIN.
ILL.

Geraniums.

October
Struck.

'2^-2 in. in best named varieties: in flats in best
named varieties; rooted cuttings of Geraniums,
Heliotrope, Salvia, Petunia. Coleus. etc , grown
only on contract. Write for prices.

GEO. W. GASKILL.

212 N. TOD AVENUE, - WARREN, OHIO.

JANIAKY 20, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

363

TKKMS: Net 60 cUiys. or 5 per cent cliscoiint foi- cash
with order.

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F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Tarrytown-on-Hudson,
New York:

WE HAVE 10 OFFER AT THIS TIME A LARGE STOCK OF
STRONG DORMANT FIELDGROWN

ANNA8-

Which w e otTcr at very low prices. The vanclies are ihe very best and
finest grown to-day. Florists will find this the most advantageous
time to procure stocks and start them for spring sales.

We offer the following sorts at onlv $3.00 per hundred, viz:—

Paul Marquant Alphonse Bonvier Chas. Henderson

Mnie. Crozy

The following sorts at only $4.00 per hundred, viz:—

Florence Vaughan J. D. Cabos Austria

Egandale Pres. Carnot Queen Charlotte

Admiral Avellan P. B. Pierson J. C. Vaiiffhan

The following extra choice sorts at $6.00 per hundred, vi/:—

Eldorado Chicago Pierson's Premier

Souv, de Antoine Crozy

The following newer and scarcer sorts at $10. oo per hundred.

Souv. de Pres. Carnot Burbank Beaute de Poitevine

Italia Papa Franz Buchner

We also can supply the following: —

Tuberose Pearl, extra quality II.Oii per 100; Sr.(IO per 1000

Caladium Esculentum

liulli^ i-y in iu circumference W.on per 100

Bulbs u-li in. m circumtereuce 6.0O per 100

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Tropical Orchard House.

FIFTEEN years fxptrirut-t^ in thf cul-
ture of tropical fruits under gla^s.
A ^reat success. Opens a new in-
dustry to the greenhouse nian. Profits
greater than anything which can be
grown under glass. An unending source
of pleasure to the amateur. Plain and
practical instructions for the culture
under glass of all tropical fruits. Every
florist needs it. Yoa will get pointers
from it. The Tropical Orchard House is a
coming popular leature of gardeninir.

Price, 25c per Copy.

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ROOTED CITTINGS=

VERSCHAFKLTII nnl GOLDEN BEDDER. The finest and cleanest stock

in 111'.' r S Write l^r i>iit.c^ ;iinl Price I,ist Xo !,

SEAWANHAKA GREE\H01SES, Oyster Bay, \. Y.

J. C. Cl.^rk, Superintenilciit. Wm. I.. SWAX. Proprietor

GET ON GERANIUM

TO A ..MTtRS..

r* A/\f\ •2-incli linis. f I.i 0 per iloz.
UUUU Cash Willi order.

-i-....,^ HENRY EICHHOLZ,
TnlNG' Waynesboro, Pa.

CYPERUS
ALTERNIFOLIUS

Fine. 2'; in., at $2.00 per 100

Cinerarias. 3 in., at 3.00 per HX)

Cash with order.

GEO. L. MILLER,

Newark, Ohio.

HOLLAND '
" PLAMS;,

ALWAYS ON HAND. M P. OUWERKERK,

Azaleas Spiraea Japonica Compacta

Iiilium Speciosuni Rhododendrons

Bleedingf Heart Paeonies in Var.

Hydrangeas in sorts Pot Grown Iiilacs

H. P. Boses in tin- hcst sons Clematis, Etc.

...SEND FOR PRICES...

1123 Summit Ave.,

Jersey City, N. J.

GOOD STOCK ! !

OirniWnno in 'i-in. pots. Mrs. S. A. Northway. «10
UdllldllUllo periuo; FloraHill,Mapledale,?6perlW;
l'..\lM.ak. $15 per 1000; Lizzie McGowan. *)2 per 1000;
\{<'-v ',>iir.n, tine for Miiiiiner cutting. $10 per 1000.
Paroniiimo ni ■-" in |.ots. S. A. Nutt. LaFavoiite.
bcraniUnlS Hettiantlie. »2.i per 1000: Mad. Bmant.
M AlplK>i..-.f KiL-arU. Kleur Poi'evine. 84 pt-r loO; Mrs.
Verkins. Surprise. DuchessedeMaille.W per lOO; Rose,
82 .lOper 100; Mad. Sallerui (2-iii. j, 820 per 1000.

lUtACAEXA INl'lVlSA,4-in.. tine stock 812 per 100.
STiiL'K A Nm. I, TERMS CASH.

CARL HACENBURCER, West Mentor. 0.

VERBENA SEED.

IMPROVED MAMMOTH.

Tlie largest flowering and rinest strain in cul-
tivation: all the best colors. Extra choice. Per
trade plit. ii cts.. 3 pkis. 60 cts.. 6 pkts. fl.OO.
A pkt. of the New Compact Alyssuta to every
order.

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREVANSTOWN, PA.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertiser.'*.

Live Sphagnum Moss

lAir Orchids, etc., $1.35 per bbl.

Sphagnum IVIoss

Pp~|. Jl.iU per bale, tiuality A No. 1

First quality, 8oc per
bale, 10 bales $6.00.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

For the HIGHEST GRADE

: Cut Flowers l^^. :

BASStn & WASHBURN, Chicago

Always mi-ntiun the.

Florists' Reviews

when writing advertisers.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

Januaky 30, 1898.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.

Meeting of the Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the Dutcliess
County Horticultural Society- for the elec-
tion of officers was held at the court-
house on Wednesday afternoon, the I2th
inst. The gentlemen who were honored
witii the offices are as follows: President,
Mr. George Sallford; vice-president, Mr.
Herman Aslier; secretary, Mr. A. A.
Laughren; treasurer, Mr. James Slran;
assistant secretary, W. G. Saltford.

The secretary read his report, which
was a rosy encouragement to the society.
It stated, in brief, that during the past
year the membership had been aug-
mented by eighteen new members, making
the total number of members 1 1 1 . This
is certainly a remarkable showing, con-
sidering the limited existence of the so-
ciet}'. It also showed a surplus of several
hundred dollars in the treasury. The
past year ten meetings have been held,
which were well attended, showing the
amount of enthusi.ism that existed.

Eight papers were read during the year
opening many new points for discussion
and giving much-needed information to
its members.

The chrysanthenmm show w^as voted
a success in every way, and it is refresh-
ing to know a similar e.xhilntion will be
given next fall. The proceedings of the
societ}- will be printed in pamphlet form
and a copy mailed to each of its mem-
bers. This is also to include the e.ssays.
A motion was made and carried that all
manuscripts read before the .societj- should
afterwards become the property of the
society.

Banquet.

In the evening the societ\''s annual
banquet was given in the Nelson House,
which about fifty members enjoyed. It
was generally conceded the happiest even-
ing in their lives. Speeches were made
by Patrick O'Mara, Richard E. Connell,
John I. Piatt, F. L. Atkins, \Vm. Hau-
bermistel, Clarence Reynolds, and others.
Mr. MacPherson, Mr. Good, and others
sang selections which pleased the whole
company. F. L. A.

NEW HAVEN, CONN.

Smith T. Bradley reports fully twice
the amount of business during the holi-
days to former years. His latest innova-
tions are an electric sign and a handsome
delivery wagon.

S. H. Moore has been too busy tomake
comparisons, but believes this season
eclipses all previous ones. Flowering
plants sold well.

R. Veitch & Son have issued an attract-
ive seed catalogue and anticipate a good
demand, as usual.

Jno. Champion is having success with
the western carnation Outcast, which no
doubt will improve upon further trial.
His grower, F. K. Burfitt, thinks well of
it.

W. J. Rowe is very successful with the
Farquhar violet. He grows Marie Louise
also but it does not do nearly so well. He
intends discarding the California another
season. W. M.

WE OFFER.

for present and SPRING delivery:

SEEDS.

r-ed^

.Calif, trro-n-n, of liiL.'lif--[ sj-frminatins power,
Ceutaurea candidissima, Centaurea cyanus in
varioiKs shades. COSMOS in nt-w Hybrids, IiOBJCIilA iii sun>., Mig'nouette in
all favorlie.s, PETUNIA Calif. GIANTS, ruffled auU frintrt-d. Stocks Hi wu.-ks
larj^esi tlnwertd. VEBBENA iiiainmoih, and a limited quantity of the Fordhook
Famous strain '*SWEET PEAS."

JAPAN IMPERIAL

Special Offer,

-■'le. : per lb

MORNING GLORIES.

EXTRA rh. .k-e scmi-doubl..- and double BABE sorts: lUU seeds,
rtMc. Unexcelled for pot plants. Best sing^le. choice, per oz..
■^■^.w. Best sm^rie and semi-tioubit,- mixed, per oz.. nOc.; per lb., $S.W.

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BULBS.

Excelsior Pear Tuberoses per 100, $2.00; per 1,000, $6.n0.
Auratum, Album, Kubrum. Melpomene, etc.

CYCAS

REVOLUTA STEMS

■ weight desired for sprint-- delivery. Send

in best long- leaved sort i>nly. any siz
Orders Now. Price on application.

We offer to clear a consignment "Bes^ra Elegans" (Mexican Coral Drops), splen-
did for cut flowers, at *2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000.

We furnish all sorts of Palm Leaves and other material for decorations
lists. Address

Send for

Established IS78.

H. H. BERGER & CO.

220 Broadway, New York.

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A Source of

iWt'iViV^

Danger.

I< a Phint FcichI dial i-iintalns .Vt'IDS. I)i) yon
furnisili vour custvuiuTs with such an nrtic-ii-y
Better not. A few of the gooil points in our
E.vcelslor Food—

FREE from Odor.

FKEE from Coloring matter.

FREE from .\clds. Perfect soluhlllty.
We furnish a booklet "The Window Garden," bv
Ellen E. Rexford, Floral Editor of the "Ladies'
Home .Journal." Have you purchased your Plant
Food for Fall and Winter trade? If not. write us
for prices and terms.

The Walker Fertilizer Co.

Clifton Springs, N. Y.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY.

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Manufacturers of WIRE
and Dealers in

DESIGNS
HHmmn. FLORISTS' .* SLPPLIES

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS..

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Gel my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M. N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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Acquainted

with your fellow-craftsmen.
We will introduce you. Every
subscriber to the Florists'
Review ig requested to send
to the editor a cabinet size
photograph with name and
address on back, for use in
our

General

Introduction

Page groups of these por-
traits will be published from
time to time until all have
been presented. Photos may
be sent in any time, the only
condition being that you be-
come a subscriber to the
Florists' Review. Address

FLORISTS'
PUBLISHING CO.

530-535 Caxton Building,
Chicago.,

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

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EVELINA...

1 $10.00 per 100
' 50 at 100 rate

$45.00 per 500
250 at 500 rate 500 at lOOO rate, i

Cash or Satisfactory Reference, Please. ♦

$80.00 per tOOO {

I R. Witterstaetter,

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SEDAMSVILLE,
OHIO

Send for Catalogue
of other Novelties...

at the present time is a miss of bud and bloom. Xmas week a house 16x80
produced 1000 flowers which sold re-.ulily al * H(>0 per 11)0, and will continue to
produce same number per wed; fur snn.e tinie to come.

EVERY FLORIST

who has seen it, without exception, will try this sterling variety another sea-
son, and it is claimed by everyone who has become acquamted with Svelina
to be the most prolific bloomer in commerce and first class in every respect,
and pred.ct for it a grand future.

THE HIGH ESTEEM

in which Evelina is held by the Ciucinnali ^rrowt-rs is shown by the fact that
I have already bouked ordirs for uvi-r TiiOO.

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New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink I'Uds, very long, flower extra
lar^re. delightfully frai:raut. livaling Brides-
maid in color, luit larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

I'rice, $3 50 per doz.; *35.00 per lOO.
In lots It'MH than 1000 :ii;SS5.00 per lOOO.

Orders booked now. delivery March 1st. IMi'H.
Correspondence solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland. Md.

KLONDIKE

Gold Fields

at Your Door

GKK.VMl'.MS Kri'Wii in sull in flats, ready to
shirt iijtu :t-iii. i«it». *15.0U per KiUO. S. A. Xult, Beaute
Poltevlne, Mrs. K. «. Hill, Van Dale and Rol)t. Brett;
Itie same In '^hiln. pots, J2n.lXi per KJOl). Standard
sorts, such as Double Grant. BruantU, La Fayette. La
Favorite. Le Pilot, Glorle de France. Holt Beach,
"Wonder. Mrs. ,1. >l. Gaar. .Tules Ferry, Centaureau,
and others, $12.(10 per Kxm; in 2^-ln. pots, $1S.00 per
lIHid. Rose Geraniums, In flats. J2.IMI per lot). Moun-
tain of Snow, In 2'^-ln. pots, $2.."ii) per liiO. Mme. Sal-
lerol. In flats, fl.'K per KKi. Still. uo per ItXKI.

Ageratuin, blue and white, 75c. per lOi), $fi.n(l per
lomi. Fuchsias, the standard sorts, $I..=ill per IIKI. *13.IK)
per llKKl. Feverfew I.lttie (4em, Sl.lHl per llju, S9.IK)
perllKKI. Seleetliin of sorts to remain with us. Cash
to accompany ail orders.

J. E, FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. V.

FERNS

Strong 2-inch pot plants, suitable for
Ferneries, ready to shift. Onychlum
Japonicum and Pteris Cretica Cristata

in variety. First-class stock, W,00 per
100,

J. A. PETERSON,

105 E. 4th St., - CUTCIN'N'ATI, O.

..ROOTED CiniNGS..

Ageratuin Moiistrosa. A dwarf variety
with blue flowers of enormous size. The
greatest improvement of the age in this popu-
lar flower. 40c. per doz. by mail, *1.50 per 100
by express. Petunias, double. *1.2n per 100.
Petunias, double. 2'4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100.
WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Facts more eloquent
than words.

C. S. A. awards highest
of the year.
New York 95 points,
Hoston 94 points,
('liicafro 93 points.
Philadelphia 89 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
and certificated
whi-rever shown.
The ideal commercial
;ind rxhibition bloom.
Price, rio cents each,
*:i.iiii per dozen.
^•,'0.011 per hundred.
*l.^n,no per thousand.
Keady for delivery
March 1st. 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN

CILTIVATION.

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PKCKED LIGHT HND

Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000. SHTISFHCXIGN GUARSNTBED.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

Send for Circular.

fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted

J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA.

AZALEA INDICA.

Fine, well-budded plants, all the best varieties.

and will make hne plants for Easter Blooming.

10 to 12 inch Crowns. IfS.nO per dozen.

13 " l.=i •" " 5..S0

Cinerarias, 5-in. bud and bloom. $1.35 per dozen.

Double Golden Dwarf Marguerite Cuttings,

by mail. :i^I.nO per 100.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists Cily and Green Sis.. Utica. N. Y.

ALTERNANTHERAS
6eranium$

.f'J..MI piT 1110.

Bcdottias 1°

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, 0.

Kooted Cuttings of
the 4 best varieties
ready Feb. 15.

Paul Brnant* in bud and
bloom. 2-in., -$2 00; 2^4-in..

varieties. 2In., $2.00; 2H-in.,
2.F)0: S'o and4 in.,$3,50 per 100.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality, i.^c per bale, 10
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Wriie for prices on car lots.

0«'«~« •'•'• •'«'1

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ti SEND TO

p Bassett & Washbirn,

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•o»c»o*c»c*o*c»o»o»o»c*c*o» 'M^ij^-jm.

366

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

January 20, 1898.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co 367

Amlintl. E. C 3n'_*

Armstrong. Luther 341'

Baker, W. J 3.Vi

Baldwin, A. J... 360 36.t
Bassett & Wash-
burn 357

Bayersdorfer, H ,.4

Co 3S(i

Benson, M 363

Berger, H. H, & Co. 364

Besold, C 3 8

Bobbink, L. C .3.W

Boerner, Fred 356

Burpee, W. Atlee &

Co 366

Chocolate Cooler Co 3,=j6
Clueas & Bodding-

ton Co 3.=i0

Cottage Gardens. . . 350

Darling, C. T 3.53

Dillon, J. L 365

Dorner. F. & Sons

Co 358

Dreer, H. A 351

Eichholz, H 363

Elliott, W H 356

Elliott,W & S.ms 34'.)
Ellis & PoUworth.. 361

Ernest, W. H 364

Esler..Tohn CSec'y 36K
Felthousen, J. E. , 365
Gaskill, Geo, W. .. 362

Graham, H 360

Hagenburger, Carl, 363
Hancock.Geo, & .Son 360

Hansen, Otto 35«

Hendrix, W, W , . . . 362

Herr, A, M 361

Herrington. A 365

Hesser, W J 36?

Hews. A. H. &Co.. 368

Hill, E. G & Co 3.53

Hopp & Lemke 361

Hugnes, Geo, J — 352

Hunt. E. H 353

Jacob, Chas W &Co 355
Jewett, Z. K. & Co 363
Joosten. C, H..-354 362

Hasting, W. F 356

Kelsey, H. P 352

Kennicott Bros. Co. 364

Kidd, VV. N 365

Kraber, W. G 361

Kuehn. C. A 354

Kuhl. Geo. A .362

Lager & Hurrell , , , 3.56
Lockland Lum. Co. 350

Long, D. B 361

Louisville Tob. Co. 3,55

Lynch, W. E

Lyons, M. I

Marshall, C. L

McCullough, .T, C ,
MacDonald &

McManus

Millang&Co

Miller. Geo. L

Moninger. J, C. Co.

Moon. S. C

Moon. VV. H. Co.,.,

Morin, G

M<irris Floral Co. .
Mound City Cut

Flower Co

Natl Florist Board

of Trade

Ouwerkerk, P

Palmer. R, T. Co. . .

Pennock, S. S

Peterson, J. A

Pierson, F, R. Co..
Prince, A, G. & Co.
QuakerCityMeh.

Works

Rackham, Geo. A. .

Randall, A. L

Ravnor, John I

Reed& Keller

Reid, Edw

Reinberg Bros., .351

Renter, S. J

Rice, M. & Co

Rogers Park PI. Co
Kowehl & Granz....

Rupp. John F

Schiller, J. L

Schultheis, A

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses

Seekins, W, W....
Slebrecht &, Son.. .

Simmons & Co

Skabcura Dip Co. . .
Smith. N. & Sons,.

Smith. W.C

Stumpp & Walter

Swayne, Wm

Vaughan, McKel-

lar & Winterson.
Vicks Sons, Jas. . ,
Walker Fert. Co..

Ward. C. W

Weher.H.& Son 3.55

Whitton & Son

Wilmor.-, W, W...
Witterstaetter, B.
Winter & Glover, , .
Wittbold.Geo......

TVors. C. W

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368
352
365
363
356

36S
361
356
352
364
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360
362
355
360
363
3.55
351

363
356
355
360
366
3.5S
352
361
361

355
366
364
3.50
365
365
3.53
3ft5
354
353
354

SALEM, MASS.

Boreas was very unkind, but was defied
■with extra packing, so that the losses by
freezing was small. Messrs. McGee &
Geary had a tiptop holiday trade and a
continuation ever since, which is gratify-
ing. Mr. Geary has so changed since his
picture was taken that his own brother
liardly recognized him. Hallahan has
found his double in Smith Bradley, of
New Haven; didn't know he had one be-
fore.

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New Catalogue of all Florists" supplies on application.
For the trade only.

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issued in the forty-nine years of our business. We can honestly say that
It leads them all. Those interested in the trade would do well to send
for a cojiy of butli wholesale and retail at once.

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Sell JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID to your customers and
you will find that your trade will grow larger. =.< ^-^ ^ ,M' ^

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Bed of Penstetnons.

PENTSTEMONS ALTERNA-
THERAS.
In the foreground of the accompany-
ing engraving appears a bed of Pents-
temon campanulatus bordered with
Alternanthera latifolia aurea, as seen
at Lincoln Park, Chicago, last sum-
mer.

The pentstemons can be raised from
seed, but Head-Gardner Stromback
propagates them by ctittings. The cut-
tings are taken from bedded plants in
the latter part of September, and
placed in sand on the bench, without
bottom heat. They root in about threo
weeks, and are then potted in 2Y2

inch pots, in which they are kept over
winter in a house with a temperature
of 45 degrees, water being given spar-
ingly, as with all plants kept in so low
a temperature.

In January the plants are shifted to
3 inch pots and remain in these till
bedded out. The plants are placed

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about a foot apart in the bed. They
bush out from the bottom and soon
All up the intervening space. When
the plants are in 2VL' inch pots an oc-
casional one may send up a straight
shoot, and in such case the tip is taken
out, but no other pinching is required.
The plants bloom well all summer and
are excellent where variety or a change
is wanted.

The bed is bordered with Alternan-
thera latifolia aurea. It is a taller
grower than Alternanthera aurea nana,
growing about 8 inches high, but col-
ors up quicker and holds the color
much better than the last named va-
riety, which has been practically dis-
carded by Mr. Stromback on account
of its failure to color well. A. latifolia
aurea has a slight rose color mixed
with the yellow in the top leaves which
brightens its decorative effect. It is
propagated from cuttings taken about
the middle of August from bedded
plants and carried over winter in the
same way as Alternanthera parony-
chioides. The latter variety has also
been discarded by Mr. Stromback for
failure to color up till late in the sea-
son. He has substituted Alternan-
thera rosea, which colors early and
holds color well through the summer.
With him both aurea nana and par-
onychloldes have been growing less

and less satisfactory for years, and he
has now discarded them altogether,
though their dwarf habit made them
very useful in carpet bedding. A. rosea
is propagated in the same way as its
predecessor.

Back of the bed of pentstemons is
seen a bed of the yellow coleus Peter
Henderson, with plants of Celosia cris-
tata nana scattered through them, the
whole having a border of Cineraria
maritima candidissima. The culture
of the celosias is about the same as
that of Vincas alba and rosea, previ-
ously described. The cinerarias are
grown from seed sown in February or
early March, and the after treatment
is about the same as for pansies. When
large enough, the heart is pinched out
to make the plant bushy. They are
kept in 2% inch pots till time to bed out
and are then planted about eight inches
apart.

On the terrace is seen a bed of
Florence Vaughan cannas, with a
border of crimson zinnias. The zin-
nias make a very good border and are
good for variety's sake. Side of the
steps is a short row of Berberis Thun-
bergii. The vases on the steps are
filled with geraniums, vincas, mauran-
dyas and tropaeolums, with a Dra-
caena indivisa in the center.

VANDA COERULEA.

The Blue Orchid.

This is one of the most handsome and
remarkably distinct species of the
genus, and when you consider how eas-
ily it is grown, and the fact that it has
been in cultivation for more than sixty
years, it is surprising that it is not oft-
ener met with. I understand that any
or all of this species that finds it way
into the hands of the florist is readily
sold at a good figure, and the blue
orchid is invariably asked for. Al-
though this beautiful plant in indige-
nous to tropical India, it requires com-
paratively cool treatment, as it is found
in its native haunts at an elevation of
from 3,000 to 4,000 feet, and when I de-
scribe the conditions under which it
exists you may perhaps hit upon the
right mode of artificial treatment.

It is found growing upon tall trees,
fully exposed to the sun and the full
force of the elements at the above men-

tioned elevation on the Khasia hills,
Bengal. The Khasia hills are situ-
ated about 200 miles from the Bay of
Bengal, rising very abruptly to a great
height almost from the sea level, and it
is here that the heaviest annual fall of
rain in any known part of the world is
registered. It generally averages 600
inches, not because it is always rain-
ing, as there are months when there is
not a cloud visible or a drop of rain
falls, but the monsoons, peculiar to
that country, attend to the irrigation
of plants that perhaps would otherwise
suffer or become extinct through lack
of moisture.

In the intervening space between the
hills and the bay is a vast low, inhos-
pitable region of jungle swamps and
marshes. Consequently there is a con-
tinuous evaporation, to which may be
attributed the almost incessant growth
of the vegetation in the vicinity of
those mountains. It is when the mon-
soon springs up from the southwest,
charged with the vapor taken up from

those swamps and a vast expanse of
ocean, that those beauties referred to
get a thorough sprinkle, although not
always in the most tender fashion.

To be successful with this lovely
vanda you must grow it in baskets,
which may be suspended from the roof,
where they will be greatly benefited by
the best air currents available, and as
already explained, they require but lit-
tle shade. Give abundance of water
when in active growth, with the addi-
tion of a little weak stimulant after
you see the flower spike; and you can
improve upon nature by removing the
plants to a cooler and drier atmos-
phere just before the flowers expand.
If handled in this manner the flowers
will retain their beauty for six weeks.
During the resting period, which is
after they have flowered, they must be
watered very carefully and should not
be dried off. Keep them in a tempera-
ture of 50 degrees, and remember that
too much water in this stage is liable
to blemish the foliage, when the inex-
perienced would be very liable to think
that some dreadful blight had struck
them. However, any one that will ex-
ercise a little forethought may obtain
good results. J. Robertson.

A FEW ORCHID GEMS.

Some lovely flowers are before me,
kindly sent by Mr. H. Clinkaberry from
the superb collection under his charge.
i\ peerless, spotless gem is a flower of
Cattleya Trianae alba, fine in size and
proportions, as white as the snow with-
out, saving the characteristic yellow
blotch seen in all albinos, guiding
lines, as it were, to attract insects and
mark the way to the flowers' secretive
parts.

Another albino Is seen in Laelia an-
ceps alba, an exquisite flower, delight-
fully odorous. Laelia anceps Dawsoni,
the "Simon-pure," as the sender re-
marks, is a great beauty, pure white in
sepals and petals, but with a lip show-
ing wonderful pencilings of color, pur-
ple lines radiating upwards and
branching out, but leaving a broad un-
spotted margin of white around the
two lateral lobes. The expanded por-
tion of the lips, which forms the front
lobe, is tipped with rich, rosy purple,
narrowly margined with white and
having the characteristic yellow crest
in front of the column.

Phalaenopsis Brymeriana. a variety
of intermedia, is a dainty little flower,
sepals and petals white, but flushed
with rosy lilac from their base towards
the center, the lip three-lobed, the lat-
eral lobes erect, overlapping the col-
umn, the front lobe heart-shaped, of an
amethyst hue in varying tones, accord-
ing as the light falls upon it.

A flower of Cypripedium Prewetti is
truly giant, its dorsal sepal nearly
three inches deep and the same in
width, lined and spotted In dark pur-
ple brown, overlying a yellow green
ground, broadly tipped with white. The
petals are three inches in length, one
and one-half in width in their broad-

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37J

staminode is similarly marked with a
central shade of bright yellow.

A flower of this exquisite and most
valuable orchid figured prominently in
the Royal Diamond Jubilee bouquet
presented to the queen by Messrs. P.
Sander & Co. For size and beauty it
undoubtedly has no equal. The clear
purity of color, one of the greatest
charms in the original, has very much
deteriorated in our figure.

A. Dimmock.

Group of Vanda Coerulea.

est part; have a well defined medium
line of dark purple and suffusions of
a lighter tint. The pouch is two and
one-half inches in length, broad and
blunt, tending to coarseness, as it lacks
finish. It is like comparing the wood-
en sabot with the finished shoe of to-
day. The parents of this giant were
Harrisianum and villosum, but good
examples of either are dwarfed in com-
parison of this one of their offspring.
A.Herrington.
Madison, N. J.

CYPRIPEDIUM LEUCOCHILUM
GODSEFFIANUM.

It may be that from a botanical view
this variety resembles the typical C.
Godefroyae. Its superiority is, how-
ever, so absolute, the coloring so per-
fect, while the size is simply colossal,
that Mr. R. H. Measures, the fortunate
possessor, has described this wonder-
ful form under the varietal name of
C. leucochilum GodseflSanum, and has
refused $5,000 for the plant, preferring
to keep and increase it in his collection
at Streatham, England.

The blossoms measure four and one-
half inches across, are beautifully pro-
portionate, the coloring leaving noth-
ing to be desired. The shell-shaped
dorsal sepal is a soft creamy white,
heavily splashed with purple-red and
maroon; the lower sepals repeat these
colors, while the petals are white at
the base, with a cream shading, pro-
fusely studded with deep maroon. The
giant labellum is of a pure shining
ivory white on the exterior, the inte-
rior being spotted with purple. The

AZALEAS FOR CRISTMAS.

Mr. August Jurgens, Chicago, finds
Vervaeneana, Mme. Van der Cruyssen
and Simon Mardner the best sellers at
Christmas, and would confine his stock
for holiday sales to these three varie-
ties if he could. He confines his orders
to these three sorts, but the Belgian
growers always work in other varie-
ties. The Belgians who seek American
trade should propagate more largely
the three varieties noted.

Deutsche Perle is all right, but
white-fiowered plants are little wanted
at the holidays.

Mr. Jurgens would strongly recom-
mend the variety President Adolph
d'Haene, if it were not so difficult to
obtain. It is a fine double flower, of
a deeper red than Van der Cruyssen,
and the blooms last well. The Belgian
growers would do well to grow this
variety largely for the American trade.

Cypripedium Leucochilum Godseffianum. ,

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A TEMPORARY ECLIPSE.

Tlie place at Lonesomehurst wore a
subdued and melancholy air; its gayety
was under eclipse. The joyous Jaggs,
who grew restive after the Christmas
rush, had wandered away without for-
mal leavetaking. and under circum-
stances which rather clouded his pop-
ularity. The boss had taken a contract
to pot up and generally set in order a
lot of demoralized orchids belonging
to a near-by amateur, and as Jaggs
possessed more knowledge on the sub-
ject than anyone else on the place, he
was sent over to attend to the work.
Then, in an evil hour, the boss went to
a town in an adjoining state, to make
an estimate on some planting. Jaggs
finished the orchids, collected the
money for the work from the amateur
who was much taken by his profound
knowledge and agreeable manners,
then went back to Lonesomehurst and
collected his week's wages from "the
missis." Then, after borrowing from
the Scotch propagator the Sunday suit
which that worthy described as his
"blacks," Jaggs departed. Hunting up
the absent boss. Jaggs described his
regret at leaving Lonesomehurst, and
asked for his week's wages and a tri-
fling advance until he should return
from the pressing business which now
called him away. He received the wa-
ges, but not the advance. However,
having thoughtfully annexed a couple
of budding knives and a stray ther-
mometer or two, by way of souvenirs,
he was able to go on his way rejoicing.
When the "old man" got back to Lone-
somehurst and discovered the way in
which the deceptive Jaggs had levied
contributions, his state of mind was
worthy of deep commiseration. He

didn't say very much, but what he did
say upon the subject was put in italics,
and whenever Jaggs was mentioned
among the men. Tommy Atkins al-
ways suggested the propriety of remov-
ing Marmaduke, the parrot, "in case
as the boss might 'appen to be sayin'
w'at 'e think about Jagg's prospects."

It was a few weeks after the disap-
pearance of Jaggs that Tommy got a
brief leave of absence, which he occu-
pied in visiting a friend who was deck-
steward on an Atlantic liner. Tommy's
return from one of these excursions
was always looked for with some ex-
ciiement by the potting-shed coterie.
He always brought with him a choice
collection of the newest trans-Atlantic
anecdotes and music-hall songs, to say
nothing of more material cheer. The
men were seated in their usual places
on the various boxes and barrels that
formed the potting-shed divans, smok-
ing their after-supper pipes in silent
meditation, when the wanderer burst
in. Everyone brightened up; even the
horticultural graduate forgot his dig-
nity, and rushed forward with the rest.
Tommy beamed affably at his audience,
remar^wug: " 'Ere. ketch 'old o' that
some o' you chaps, till I gets my coat
hoff," at the same time handing two or
three packages to Davie. "Steam all
right, Jimmy? Maybe we've got a bit
o' use for them steam-pipes," and he
winked affably at the graduate, while
he continued to search through his
overcoat pockets.

"Whaur ye been linkin' round this
time. Tommy?" inquired Davie, dexter-
ously catching a bundle of Greenock
papers which Tommy unearthed from
his capacious pockets.

"Oh, just visitin' a few o' the chaps

aboard the Carpathic. Yer know as I
took a few runs myself; that was after
I go across in one o' they cattle steam-
ers."

"What was you doin' on a cattle
steamer?" inquired the night fireman.

"Just chaperonin' a deck load o'
steers," observed Tommy, indifferently.

" 'And us over that there brown pa-
per parcel, and we'll get supper agoin'
while I tell you a thing or two," and
Tommy began slowly to peel off nu-
merous wrappings. The object of his
solicitude was finally revealed as a
large round mass tightly clad in a din-
gy cloth, tied up with string. The hor-
ticultural graduate, whose youth had
passed in an environment of pumpkin
pie. gazed at it with some suspicion,
but the others recognized the familiar
contour, and Tommy continued:

"Yes. that's a real imported Christ-
mas puddin'. same as we used to get at
'ome, and it didn't pay no bloomin'
Dingley hadd vollerum. neither. We'll
set it on the pipes, while we 'as a start
on the menoo."

By the time the pudding had been
dissected with a budding-knife, and
dished out on an array of orchid blocks
Tommy was ready to give a joyous ver-
sion of his holiday adventures.

"You chaps 11 never guess who I
see — Jaggsl and 'e's been and gone in-
to the mermaid business — anything
fishy is right in 'is line."

There was an astonished pause,
while Tommy dexterously harpooned a
large slab of mahogany colored pud-
ding upon the tip of his knife. "Me and
Johnson." he continued, "takes a stroll
down by the Brooklyn bridge to see a
bird-stuftin' chap as was mountin' a lot
of parrots for one o' the stewards on a
Red D. steamer. First thing we see.
when we open the door, was a stuffed
leopard grinnin' like a Cheshire cat.
and the next thing was Jaggs, talkin'
to a chap as wore a necktie like a col-
ored supplement, with a regular head-
light for a scarf-pin. Jaggs smiled
pleasantly, and 'e says, 'Glad as you
'appeaned in. What do you think the
right finish for a mermaid — dull sur-
face or shellac?' Me and Johnson
nearly falls down: we wasn't neither of
us so chummy with mermaids as to
know just 'ow they sets off their com-
plexions. The other chap says as 'e
never see a mermaid yet as wasn't
shellacked, then 'e get out."

"Well, I guess a fellow would be just
as likely to see a mermaid without
shellac as ■with it, seeing there's no
such thing," observed the graduate,
with scorn.

"Say, Johnny, was you born ignor-
ant, or did you just acquire it?" asked
Tommy, sweetly. "You see, the bird-
stuffln' chap made mermaids and all
them natural curiosities for the mus-
eum trade; 'e 'ears Jaggs tell about
the beasts as 'e see horchid collectin',
and thinks as 'e know a thing or two.
Jaggs was thinkin' o' takin' a job as
'orticultural reporter on one o' they
Sunday newspapers, but 'e say as they

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373

Simple Floral Arrangements. No. 2.

exaggerates so mucli as 'e can't abide
"em."

Tommy paused to throw his orchid
hlock plate over to the night fireman
as an intimation that supper was over,
and after filling a stubby briar pipe.
Tie continued his narrative.

"Jaggs thought as 'e might run a lot
o' new ideas into the curiosity busi-
ness. You see them mermaids is most-
ly papier mache, with real fishes for
their tails. Jaggs thinks as a mermaid
Tvith 'air like a Circassian girl would
lie a real novelty, bound to make a hit
-with all them Reubens at the country
lairs. 'E show me a flyin' dragon of
the Hindian ocean; looks like a halli-
gator with bat's wings, seal's flippers
and walrus tusks. Blest it 'e wasn't
like one o' them bloomin' beasts as
they put in a coat of arms. 'Is back-
Tjone stood up in ridges, which Jaggs
says was doorknobs. Jaggs said as 'e
did 'ave a notion o' buildin' one o' they
Ush-lizard-bird things as them bloom-
in' scientists gets up, give it a good
"name, and say as it was caught out on
the Jersey meadows. But the show-
"men say as it wouldn't be realistic
•enough."

"Jaggs ought to go into the show bus-
iness himself," suggested one of the
men.

"Couldn't get 'im to stay away from
the pottin'-shed," said Tommy. "Next
..aing you'll hear of 'im 'e'll be back
again in the good old trade."

Tommy's prophecy was correct;

Jaggs spent but a few months in pro-
viding genuine novelties for the show
business, and was next heard of under
glass, but that, as Mr. Kipling often
observes, is another story.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The Flat Cluster.

In the arrangement of flowers, as in
painting a picture, simplicity is an ele-
ment of beauty, and one too often dis-
regarded by painters and florists. In
•this locality, and I presume every-
where, those who buy flowers select
more and more of the simple and nat-
ural forms of using them; the cut
flowers, tastefully placed in a suitable
package, or the loose "bunch" held to-
gether by a neat bow of ribbon, and
fewer of the mechanical and formal de-
signs.

Some of the latter will probably
always be required for special pur-
poses; many lodges, and other pub-
lic societies, firemen, military com-
panies and those who think it
necessary to display an inscription or
motto on their offering, must be ac-
commodated. But the floral locomo-
tive, or straw cutter, or sausage stuffer,
should be allowed to rest in peace with-
out regrets by the "floral artist."

Thirty years ago flower buyers
wanted bouquets, and florists seemed to
think it was necessary that they
should have them. Tons of good wire

and indifferent foil were used in their
construction, and they were not con-
sidered complete until they were sup-
plied with a stiff collar of lace paper
under their chins for a finishing touch.
And indeed these same cartons were
often a very good thing if the work was
not skillfully done, as they held the
heterogeneous mass together. Gener-
ally, the greater the assortment of
flowers that could be packed in these
stiff and clumsy affairs, the better the
customer was pleased. But gradually
and slowly a change came, sometimes
brought about by the florist, sometimes
by his patrons, sometimes with contri-
butions from both sides of the counter,
until, from the fearfully constructed
bouquet of the olden times", has been
evolved the graceful form of the pres-
ent, the loose and flowing fascicle of
flowers, usually all of one kind, with
its appropriate garnishing of greenery,
as it comes from the deft flngers of the
tasteful florist, still often overdone,
overlarge, and overberibboued by the
less tasteful members of the craft, per-
haps at the command of some purse-
laden client.

The illustration shows one of the
simple forms of the small fiat cluster,
so much used now for funeral flowers,
and will scarcely need an interpreter. A
rather stiff background of some suit-
able green, such as rose foliage for
roses, Dicksonia fronds, certain kinds
of palm leaves, or long sprays of As-
paragus plumosus, is first made as a
foundation upon which the flowers are
arranged, according to the taste or skill
of the maker, using the longest
stemmed first and avoid crowd-
ing. They are securely fastened with
a strand of Raffia, over which a bow of
ribbon is tied, care being taken first
to remove the moisture from the stems
of the flowers. We use only the best
quality of silk ribbon, and like it
rather stiff, as the bow then keeps in
shape better. 'White, cream-white, del-
icate pink, purple and lavender are the
colors mostly needed, and in widths
from No. 9 to No. 22, No. 12 being used
most often. A pretty eft'ect may be pro-
duced by occasionally using a very nar-
row ribbon, doubling it together sev-
eral times, making a bow, and cutting
through the doubles at the ends. The
material in a cluster such as is shown
should be worth $3 or $3.50, including
50 cents for two yards of No. 12 satin
ribbon.

Other clusters will perhaps be illus-
trated, showing different material and
arrangement, and more finish about the
stems of the flowers where tied.

W. T. Bell.

Franklin, Pa.

EXTRA EARLY ASTERS.

To any florist wishing an extra early
lot of asters I would recommend the
following plan of culture:

Prepare your soil carefully, have it
well screened and as light in character
as you dare. Fill 3-inch pots by forc-
ing the pots into the heap and level

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JANUARY 27, 1S9S.

with the hand. Into each pot drop two
or three seeds, the number depending
on vitality test of same. Have the pots
standing level and cover seed by
screening a light soil (preferably two-
thirds coarse sand to one-third loam),
carefully over them, after which press
lightly with bottom of an empty flower
pot.

Water sparingly with lukewarm
water, and at no stage ever allow them
to become dry. Set on a bench well up
to the glass and keep carefully shaded
from the sun's hottest rays till seed-
lings show second leaf. When second
leaf is well developed select the strong-
est plant and after a good watering pull
out the others. If care is taken the re-
maining plant will be scarcely dis-
turbed, and those pulled out can be
potted or pricked out with but slight
loss.

Let the plants stand close and allow
the plants to be drawn. The bottom
leaves may turn yellow and drop, but
that is wanted. This gives a stem,
which allows the plant to be set deep-
er than can be done otherwise.

When about four or five inches high,
which they will be before planting
time if sown now, pick out the center.
The plants will then throw the side
branches well toward the bottom and
will form a strong, shapely plant that
in most cases w.ill not need support
nor require f\irther disbudding. The
flowers will be uniform in size and
stem, and will open in quick succes-
sion— in fact, will be nearly together.

In regard to preparation of soil in
the field, I will offer no suggestions,
as each grower knows his own soil
best, but as to culture would say: Do
not water if you cannot soak them,
and, weeds or not. cultivate them regu-
larly, that the ground may as near as
possible be at all times light and loose
on top. Retlaw.

NEW STORE OF L. L. MAY & CO.,
ST. PAUL.

The accompanying illustration shows
interior views of the new store and
conservatory in connection recently
opened by L. L. May & Co.. at 64 East
Sixth street, St. Paul.

The store proper is 25 feet wide by
80 in depth, fitted up in the latest style.
The refrigerator is 4x18 feet in dimen-
sions, with beveled mirrors and bev-
eled plate glass doors. Back of the
store and leading to the conservatory
is a reception room, 20x20 feet, with
divans, settees, etc., for visitors.

The conservatory is 50x50 in size,
with the dome in the center of the roof
rising to a height of 28 feet. Directly
beneath the dome a fountain throws
water up to the electric chandelier,
while the lower basin is filled with
goldfish. Canary birds are scattered
about the conservatory and fill the
place with their sweet music.

The benches, as will be seen in the
illustration, are of different shapes and
sizes, arranged about the fountain as
a center. They are raised about IS

View of Store. Ice Box at the Right.

Reception Room at entrance to Conservatory.
THE NEW STORE OF L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL.

inches from the floor, and the arrange-
ment of plants is varied each week, the
idea being to have something new each
week or oftener. The view herewith
presented was obtained the week be-
fore Christmas, azaleas and primroses

being the predominant flowering
plants, with palms, ferns, begonias,
etc., for a background. At present th&
display consists of cinerarias and cy-
clamens, palms, ferns, etc.
The wholesale seed department and

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View of Conservatory from the store.

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In the Conservatory.
THE NEW STORE OF L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL.

general offices are located on the Min-
nesota street side of the building, en-
trance to same being had through the
conservatory, the conservatory being
the- connecting link to the two wings
of the building.

S. D. Dysinger.

DAPHNES.

These are Chinese and Japanese
plants of easy culture, though com-
paratively slow growing. Daphne in-
dica has long been highly esteemed for
its delicious fragrance, and there are

few European gardens where a collec-
tion of plants is grown but have some
of it. Its name is suggestive of Indian
origin, but it comes from China and
thrives admirably iu the temperature
of an ordinary greenhouse. Although
its dowers are not large and showy, it
would find popular favor by reason of
its fragrance, one little plant in flower
being sufHcient to scent a room with an
odor that would please the most fas-
tidious, as though powerful, it is not
oppressive. In the rank of sweet scent-
ed flowers I would place it next to the
rose and in any decoration where plants
are largely used a few of this daphne
interspersed would help immensely to
give satisfaction, and would further
elicit many inquiries as to the source
of the exquisite perfume that would
pervade the air.

Daphne indica is a dwarf growing ev-
ergreen bush, and is not a plant to re-
commend to the ordinary grower who
has one course of treatment for all
things, but the man who endeavors to
familiarize himself with the needs and
peculiarities of the plants he is grow-
ing may take hold of this daphne with
llie prospect of meeting with success in
its cultivation. Heaths are not grown so
easily as geraniums, but already we
have seen evidence here that good plant
growers can grow marketable stock.
The daphne comes into this category
of plants and wants similar careful
handling iu the matter of potting and
watering. By nature a sparse rooting
subject, overpotting is the main thing
to avoid, for if overpotted and soaked
with water the few roots it has will
speedily be lost. I have seen plants
grown on into flue specimens occupy-
ing pots 12 and 14 inches in diameter
and kept healthy and floriferous for
years by some of the past masters in
the art of specimen growing, but the
object of these notes is to recommend
it to the trade, and it would naturally
find the best market in pots of smaller
sizes — from 41/2 to 8 inches in diameter.

It used to be a general practice to
graft Daphne indica upon small stocks
of Daphne Me^.ereum, this last being a
common plant in the woods of north-
ern Europe, but this stock is not pro-
curable here and is utterly needless, as
Daphne indica can be rooted from cut-
tings and does just as well upon itsown
roots. Cuttings are taken from the tips
of the shoots and should be made about
three inches in length, stripping off a
few of the lower leaves. A good time
to propagate it is in the late summer
or early fall days. Insert the cuttings
in sand, in pots or pans, and place
these in a frame on the north side of a
house or some other cool, shaded spot,
keeping them close and moist until on
examination a callus is found to have
formed at the base of the cutting.
They cannot be hastened in this, and
there must be no attempt to do so,
but just as soon as well callused an in-
crease in the temperature facilitates
rooting, so they may be removed to a
house where a night temperature of
50 degrees can be maintained, still.

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however, keeping them moist, shaded
and fairly close until root growth is
fairly manifest, when more airy condi-
tions may be given.

Early in the year they should be
ready for potting off singly into 2',-
inch pots, using a compost of light,
open character made by mixing some
fine peat or thoroughly decayed leaf
mould with the loam in the proportion
of one to four, and a little well-rotted
manure may be added. When they have
made two or three inches of growth
the points of the shoots should be
pinched out to induce them to make
nice, compact bushes. As soon as they
break again, after the pinching, they
should be ready for a shift into 4 '--inch
pots, and from these latter they may
go into 6-inch pots. Syringing over-
head is always beneficial throughout
the growing period, but it must never
be to cause excess of moisture at the
root.

By the latter part of the fall they
should be neat, bushy plants, each
shoot having set its flower buds at the
tip after the manner of an azalea.
They may now have azalea treatment,
iu. fact, plants introduced into more
heat will soon come into flower, while
others kept cool may be retarded so
you can have them for Christmas or
Easter. The flowers coming in close
heads or clusters, if it is desirable to
cut them the shoot must be cut as
well, but it may be noted that there
are auxiliary growth buds at the base
of the leaves that will break out again.
1 think, however, this daphne would
find most favor to sell as a pot plant.

Two hardy species only occasionally

seen in cultivation would soon find fa-
vor, too, if offered in pots to apprecia-
tive patrons, especially D. Genkwa, a
deciduous species from Japan, where it
is much prized. I find it hardy here, and
in a neighboring garden a group of it
is one of the features of the place quite
early in the spring. The flow-ers are of
a light violet blue, disposed in clusters
all along the shoots, and look like the
Persian lilac in miniature. Stock of
this could be raised by layering the
shoots of a plant in the open ground.
A batch of plants established in pots
or tubs would furnish useful material
for cutting, and with proper cultural
attention they might be kept for years,
as there would be ample time for the
plants to grow and ripen flowering
shoots after they had been denuded
by cutting the shoots off the pre-
vious season's growth. The flowers
come in advance of the leaves, and are
delightfully sweet scented.

D. Cneorum is another sweet kind,
never exceeding a foot high, but
spreading out into broad masses in
course of years. It flowers profusely in
spring, and a little again in the fall, its
flowers being a bright rose pink color
and disposed in compact clusters ter-
minating the shoots. It can be in-
creased by division, as also from cut-
tings. Plants carefully lifted from the
open ground, potted up and brought on
with gentle warmth might be had in
blossom at any time during winter.
A. Herrington.

Madison, N. J.

VENTILATION.
In reading over my last notes I find
that I forgot to mention ventilation.
We ventilate freely in our propagating
house, and to a large extent regulate
temperature with the ventilator. But
there one has to be careful, for a draft
through the house will cause more
wilting than a rise above the tempera-
ture it is desired to regularly main-
tain. Further, it is important to ob-
serve the greatest cleanliness in the
sand, in the walks and under the
benches. Nothing should be left lying
around to decay, for we must never
forget that the condition of the cut-
tings, the condition in which the house
is kept are important factors in the
development of fungous diseases. If
that dread disease, cutting bench fun-
gus, appears, the affected cuttings, to-
gether with the sand, should be re-
moved from the house at once, in or-
der to prevent the disease from spread-

ing. We use fresh sand for each batch
of cuttings as a means of precaution
to prevent the disease.

Rooted Cuttings.
As I said before, as soon as the cut-
tings are rooted they should be plant-
ed in soil. Any delay in this respect
will cause the roots to become hard,
and the young plants pass into a stage
of inaction, from which it often takes
considerable time to arouse them. We
had occasion to notice this in a lot of
rooted cuttings we received, that were
planted in small pots. Part of them
were kept too long in the sand, and
had a good bunch of roots, but were
yellow and hard. The others were
rather too young to ship, for with a
somewhat careless packing the young,
soft roots were nearly all broken off;
at a casual glance one would have
thought they were never rooted. But
these younger, softer cuttings with the
broken roots filled the pots with a new
growth sooner than the uninjured but
older ones, and kept in advance of
them in their future growing. When

cuttings are grown for shipping they
should attain a degree of hardness in
order to stand the packing and to save
the young, brittle roots from breaking.
When intended for flats or pots, the
youuger and softer the roots the bet-
ter, when handled by a careful per-
son.

Types in Carnations.
Among carnations we can observe
different types as regards their habit
of growth and as to the form of the
flowers. To make a classification is
nearly impossible, as we find the habit
of growth and the form of bloom inter-
mixed. The most desirable habit of
growth is the one that is slightly
spreading, so that it cannot be called
compact. The strong branches stand-
ing firm, clothed with medium to
heavy foliage, assuming a nearly up-
right growth, but leaving space enough
between for the air to circulate, is the
type which generally has the strongest
flower stems, and I will mention Mme.
Diaz Albertini as an example. They
are easily managed and 'kept in a
healthy condition. The possible free
circulation of air through the branches
causes the plant to dry out faster when
wet. This is still more pronounced in
the extreme type of the spreading hab-
it, as in Daybreak and intermediate
varieties, such as Wm. Scott, when
properly supported. The reverse of
this is the short bushy growth of which
Jubilee is a good representative. They
have very short branches, are of more
compact growth and nearer the ground.
They are the nearest approach to the
original garden or hardy carnation,
from which our present varieties have
sprung.

None of the different forms or size of
bloom are to be found in any one type;
neither is fragrance, strong or weak
flower stem, sound or bursting calyx,
shy or free blooming qualities. But it
indicates much how they produce their
blooms as to time, whether they come
in crops or whether their time of
blooming is evenly distributed over the
whole season, being in the latter case
continuous bloomers. The closer the
type resembles the original or garden
carnation, with its one crop lasting
only a short time, the oftener we find
the cropper, as for example. Brides-
maid. While on the other hand, the
more spreading habit represents the
continuous bloomer, like Wm. Scott.
Most of those which we call continu-
ous bloomers come also in crops, but
their crops are so extended in time, the
period of the going out and coming In
of the new crop being so closely linked
together that is is scarcely perceptible,
but it is very noticeable in the quality
of the flowers. The only variety com-
ing to my notice that absolutely does
not show any cropping, that furnishes
an even quality and quantity of blooms
during the whole season, is Mrs. Geo.
M. Bradt.

Now as to the value of these different
types to the grower, the quality and
the quantity of the blooms will decide
their value. A cropper is only of
value to the grower situated near a

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Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, \vhere the convention and exhibition of the American
Carnation Society will be held February 17 and 18. The building at the right is the main
hotel. The one at the left is the Annex. The two are connected by a marble Uned tunnel
under the street.

suitable market. The continuous
bioomer is valued by every grower. A
cropper in the hands of a grower situ-
ated near a large market is profitable
when the quality is high grade, for
such flowers will always find sale. It
does not matter much whether the
same quantity of flowers can be grown,
marketed and sold during a period of
two months or six. And when it can
be managed so that the crop will come
in for Christmas or Easter, as ha?
been done with Bridesmaid and other
varieties, profits will swell consider-
ably.

Quite different it is with a grower
situated in or near a small city, who
retails his flowers and depends on a
regular supply. At one time he will
have more flowers than he can sell,
part necessarily going to waste, or
obliged to be sold very cheap, and at
other times be has to buy his flowers.
For him are the continuous bloomers
the only profitable varieties. In my
uext I will give my opinion regarding
the uew varieties of the past season.
Fred Dorner.

has been appointed superintendent of
the exhibition. He also may be ad-
dressed at 318 Wabash avenue.

AMERICAN CARNATION SCCIETY
Officers.
Pres., W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood,
111.: Vice-Pres., Fred. Dorner, Jr.,
Lafayette, Ind.; Sec, Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.; Treas., Chas. H. Al-
len, Floral Park, N. Y. Executive Com-
mittee: The above and Wm. Scott,
Buffalo, N. Y. ; Eugene Dailledouze,
Flalbush, N. Y.; W. R. Shelmire, Av-
ondale. Pa.

Seventh Annual Meeting.
The seventh annual meeting will be
held at Chicago, Thursday and Friday,
February 17 and 18. Headquarters
will be at the Auditorium Hotel, where
the meetings and exhibition will be
held. A special rate of $3 a day on the
American plan and $1..50 on the Euro-
pean plan, has been secured from this
hotel, which is the finest in Chicago.
Rooms may be secured in advance by
addressing the chairman of the local
committee, Mr. P. J. Hauswirth. 318
Wabash avenue. Mr. J. T. Anthony

CARNATION KATHLEEN
PANTLIND.
We have received some blooms of
this excellent new pink carnation from
the originators, Messrs. Hopp &
Lemke, East Grand Rapids, Mich.
The flowers are of good size, a very
pretty shade of pink, and borne on
long, stout stems. We are advised that
it blooms very freely and that the
plants are rust proof. It certainly
gives promise of being a very useful
commercial variety.

NEW WHITE CARNATION
GENESEE.

We have received some specimen
blooms of the new white carnation
Genesee, which originated with
Messrs. Harmon & Burr, and for which
I Mr. D. B. Long, Buffalo, is sales
agent. The flowers indicate that the
variety is a very promising one, the
blooms being of good size, clear white,
with perfect calyces and borne on
very good stems. Growers who have
had opportunity to try this variety
are exceedingly well pleased with it.

ASTERS.

I would like to plant a lot 40x200 feet
with asters next spring, and would like
to know how much seed I will need,
also the variety which pays best, when
to sow the seed and how far to plant
apart; or would it not be best to plant
some other flowers there besides as-
ters? If so, what would pay best?

K.

Asters are a good crop for summer,
if the best varieties are obtained, and
they receive the best of cultivation.
Earliness, of course, is a great consid-
eration. As I know the market in
which these flowers will be sold, it is
fair to say that for the past year or

two, summer outdoor flowers have not
been profitable. The supply has been
much in excess of the demand, and
only the very best have brought a fair
price. Sow early in March, transplant
into flats when they are an inch high,
giving plenty of room between plants.
If you wish to give still more encour-
agement, you can put them from the
flats into i'^-inch pots and plant out
middle of May. The rows can be 1.",
inches apart, and the plants 10 inches.
Semple's is now considered the best
strain of asters, but I would also grow
some of the Truffaut's Perfection flow-
ered.

Early and good sweet peas pay well,
but best of all would be some strong
carnation plants, put out end of April,
stopped once and then allowed to flow-
er during ,luly, August. September and
October. You will pick more pi-ofit
than vou would off any other crop.

W. S,

EXHIBITIONS.

■'Exhibitions: Their Value and
Management," is the title of a paper
by Mr. James W. Withers, read before
the Westchester County (N. Y.) Gar-
deners' Association January 22.

As illustrating the far-reaching im-
portance of even local exhibitions, the
essayist notes that the Hoe printing
press and the Morse telegraph system
were both first presented to the pub-
lic at the annual fair of the American
Institute, New York, and were assist-
ed into prominence through receiving
the gold medal of that society. Re-
ferring more directly to horticul-
tural exhibitions, he holds that the
reputation of all the leading houses
in the trade in England has been built
up by their displays at the numerous
exhibitions held in that country, and
that many a struggling business man
has found the exhibitions an oppor-
tunity to bring his merit to the atten-
tion of the world. He notes that but
for a display at an exhibition Mr.
Henry Eckford might still be only
growing a few sweet peas for his own
amusement, as it was through a local
exhibition that his work in improving
the sweet pea first became known to
the horticultural world.

The essayist refers to the many dif-
ficulties encountered in giving a sat-
isfactory exhibition, and emphasizes
the importance of giving the manage-
ment into the hands of one man whose
decision shall be final, and of select-
ing judges with the greatest care. As
likely to deter protests against the
awards of the judges, he suggests a
rule adopted by certain English so-
cieties, which is that each protest must
be accompanied by the sum of one
guinea ($5). this sum to be returned to
the one making the protest in case the
decision of the judges is reversed after
the facts are investigated, otherwise
the amount to revert to the treasury of
the society.

He advocates the "educational" as
against the "pictorial" methods of ar-

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ranging exhibitions, and holds that
the judging cannot Ije properly done

unless the competing entries are placed
side by side for comparison.

Dracaena Indivisa.

One of two plants that I shall very
shortly sow seeds of is Dracaena in-
divisa. It is a plant that we find a
continuous use for. They do not make
better plants, but they sooner make a
good sized plant, if planted out in a
deep rich soil during the summer
months. If sown at once the young
plants can be put out in early June and
if lifted in the fall and kept growing
during winter will make useful plants
the following spring. It is a plant not
yet overdone, for at this moment it is
not easy to buy any quantity of the
right size. Never keep this plant in a
shaded, moist house, where you would
expect a kentia or erica to thrive. Keep
it warm, if you want it to grow, but
light, airy and not over-wet. and don't
overpot it.

GrcviUea Robusta.

The other plant is Grevillea robusta.
Sown now they make just the right
size for inexpensive decorations the
next winter and for vase and veranda
box work the following spring. The
grevillea does its growing in the sum-
mer and you always have a spare yard
or two of bench, but I trust not many,
for you should find some crop to oc-
cupy the benches every day in the year.

Smilax.

A good many times I have advo-
cated planting a smilax bed every year
and after deviating last summer from
my own judgment, I come back still
more convinced that annual planting
is in every way better than carrying
over an old bed. The strings are more
uniform in size, quicker to make a new
growth and less liable to die even if
they are given ignorant care. Sow the
seeds soon, so that on July the 1st you
have a nice plant in a 3-inch pot about
to make its second growth. By that I
mean the growth that will make a
string. If planted early in July and
given a night temperature of 60 de-
grees, you can easily get four crops be-
fore it is time to replant.

Tuberous Begonias.

It is too early to start tuberous root-
ed begonias for bedding purposes, but
a few can be started for selling in May
in pots. They don't all start at once.

and instead of potting them in 3 or
4-inch pots, as we used to do, we put
them in flats of sand and place in a
warm house. When they have made
a couple of leaves they lift out with
all their roots and receive no check
when potted in 4 or 5-inch pots. I am
sorry to say that they cannot be com-
mended as a plant for a room, dropping
their flowers quickly; this is the con-
stant report. But as a bedding plant
they are yearly becoming more popu-
lar. People want a change from a bed
of geraniums occasionally, and we have
a fine oue in a bed of begonias. For
several years there have been some
grand beds in our North Park, also in
F"orest Lawn cemetery, and last year
our customers asked for them. There
is a notion that these begonias want
shade. The finest beds I ever saw
had not a particle of shade. It
is true they need more care than
a bed of geraniums or cannas.
John Thomas, the coachman-gardener,
cannot be allowed to hose them every
evening. But surely it will pay to keep
the soil stirred between them and a
careful watering once a week. Bego-
nias that have been grown under glass
for two months, especially shaded
glass, are by no means best suited for
a flower bed. -Although several weeks
ahead of time. I may as well give you
my experience with them the past
two or three years, and I see no reason
to change it. The end of March the
bulbs were placed in flats quite thickly
(one inch of sand and one inch of soil).
The flats were placed on hot water
pipes, where the heat wasn't too
strong. In three or four weeks they
had made two or three leaves. They
were then potted, the very strongest
in 0-inch, next grade in 4-inch, and
smallest in 3-inch. They were plunged
in a mild hotbed and grew like lettuce.
Two weeks before bedding time the
sashes are removed so the plants get
a thorough hardening off. for which
more of our bedding plantswouldbethe
better for their future welfare. These
begonias treated in this way were sold
for $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen. Surely this
is a better paying plant than many we
grow.

Cannas.
It is rather early to start the main
crop of cannas, but of varieties that
vou are short of or varieties that you

want in flower, it will soon be time to
get them growing. Many of them are
now so fine that if in bloom in May
you can easily persuade a customer to
plant a bed, which you could not if
they saw only the green leaves, and
to the humbler dwellers in a cottage
with a small garden their beauty ap-
peals, and if which is the truth you
can say, "Yes, ma'm. they will grow
large and flower continuously all sum-
mer." That settles it; you have made
a sale. Under a bench where there
has been no drip on them and a tem-
perature of about 50 degrees they are
wintering finely. When you do start
them, cut up the roots, leaving one
lead or eye to each. Place in flats of
three or four inches of sand, where
they can remain until they have made
a growth of several inches, then pot
into } or 5-inch pots. By starting them
in Hats you will save nearly a month
of valuable bench room and really lose
fewer than when started in pots.

Geraniums.

Geraniums that were shifted at New
Year's have made growth enough to
give a good cutting. They would need
stopping anyway. When you stand
over these geraniums, which should be
done with lightning speed, beheading
them as they pass through your hands,
don't expect the man that cuts their
heads off to reset the plants on the
bench. A cheaper man can do that,
and don't have the cutting in your
mind: study the plant. It is useless
to destroy or cripple the plant for the
sake of getting a good cutting. The
plants will not be of a uniform height,
and some may not give you a cutting,
as you have no time to go over them
again, so top them all, with the welfare
of the plant in view, and you will get
a uniform lot of plants that will all
flower about the same time. It is
waste of time to put the cuttings in
sand, and they would not make as
good plants if you did as those potted
at once into 2-inch pots. Pot firmly,
not by pressing your thumbs on the
surface, as you see too many do. but
get your finger down by the side of the
cutting like a wedge. You ought eas-
ily, if somebody is carrying away the
plants, to pot S.OOO a day of such ma-
terial as this. Give the cuttings a
thoro\igh watering and then be care-
ful and water only when they are dry
till they make roots.

Wm. Scott.

KENTIA DUMOINEANA.

The palm here illustrated is com-
paratively rare, and probably is a seed-
ling variation from K. Belmoreana,
showing, as it does, many characteris-
tics in common with that species. K.
Dumoineana, so far as noted in a
young state, appears to be of compact
habit, and with leaves of much the
same graceful form as those of K. Bel-
moreana, but having narrower seg-
ments and a greater number of them.

The leaf stalks are dark olive to

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Kentia Dumoineana.

bronze in color, and the young leaves
■when first opening also show a bronze
tint at times. K. Dumoineana appears
rather slow in growth as a young plant
and is not likely soon to become com-
mon, from the fact that probably no
seed of this variety is on the market at
the present time. W. H. TAPLIN.

PHILADELPHIA.

A Beauty Wedding.

The .June weddings, the October
weddings and the Easter weddings,
usually in April, are proverbial. It re-
mains for the first season of the Flor-
ists' Review to chronicle the appear-
ance of the January weddings in this
city in sufficient numbers and size to
give business a decided impetus. The
present style is to have one color, of-
ten one flower almost exclusively, in-
a choice decoration, with much green-
ery added. Probably the most fashion-
able of these January weddings was
a Beauty-full affair, so to speak, the
center piece on the breakfast table at
the home of the bride being what
might be termed a Christmas tree of
Beauties. The tree standing up quite
high from the middle of the table was

lavishly adorned with Beauties; noth-
ing else, and was considered most ef-
fective. Beauties were used every-
where, over the side of the mantel and
in great bowls on the parlor tables.

Two Important Events.

Tuesday, the ISth inst., marked two
events of interest to florists. The first,
the Forestry meeting of the Pennsylva-
nia Horticultural Society, which was
addressed by Gov. Hastings and by
Prof. Rockwell. The professor has
made our forests his study and works
hard to convince our people of the im-
portance of taking immediate steps to
replace the trees we have lost and are
losing every year by wholesale replant-
ing of the despoiled tracts of land,
which in many cases would otherwise
lie waste.

The other was the annual Charity
Ball, which took place in the Academy
of Music. The decorations, especially
on the stage, were more than usually
handsome. The effect as a whole was
lessened by the management of the
Academy declining to allow the deco-
rations to be put on certain woodwork,
lately repainted. This must have
been a great disappointment to the flor-
ist— Graham, I think — spoiling the fin-

ish ot an otherwise excellent piece of
work. It is some consolation to know
that such shortsighted policy on the
part of the Academy management will
probably send the Charily and Assem-
bly balls to Horticultural Hall another
season. Most of the large private balls
are given there now, and it only needs
these live subscription dances to make
our hall the first place of its kind in
the city, as it deserves to be.

Improvement in Business.

Business has improved wonderfully
during the past week. All kinds of
flowers sell readily, many varieties be-
ing in rather short supply. The weath-
er has been most remarkable: mild and
spring-like, and with enough cloudi-
ness and rain to remind one of April.
Double daffodils made their appear-
ance this week and are in brisk de-
mand.

The plant trade has been more sat-
isfaciory than last season, taken all in
all. The show windows of nearly all
the stores contain some choice speci-
mens, often in bloom. One window
was filled entirely with Otaheite oran-
ges, another with ferns and azaleas,
Mme. van der Cruyssen.

Notes.

William Graham has presented the
bowlers with a cup to be competed for
on the club alleys. The conditions are
calculated to promote interest in the
game.

Mr. C. W. Ward came here from
Queens this week. Mr. Ward believes
that by seeing a grower's place and the
conditions surrounding it, he can form
some idea of the new varieties of stock
that grower may reasonably expect to
succeed with him. This seems an ex-
cellent plan; intelligently carried out
it should prove of mutual benefit.

We are told in the Bible how Joseph
was sold by his brethren. The old
adage that history repeats itself has
proven true, for now Joseph Heacock
has sold Elizabeth to the hierhe=t bid-
der. J. W. Y.

CHICAGO.

Among the Wliolesalers.

The shortage in supply continues,
with a brisk demand for all good stock
that reaches the market. And the out-
look for an increase in the supply is
not the best. A heavy fall of damp
snow last Saturday night, which was
later converted into a mixture of
snow and ice. has not tended to in-
crease the light in the houses. Sun-
shine on Monday indicated a possible
change in conditions, but on 'Tuesday
another heavy fall of snow began.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson
are enlarging their florists' supply de-
partment and are now manufacturing
their own wheat sheaves.

E. H. Hunt is well satisfled with the
condition of trade. His books indicate
a very large increase over the same
period last year.

Referring to the recent notes about
the neglect of cut flower packages by

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1898.

the express companies, our attention
lias Ijeen called to the prompt delivery
always given by the United States Ex-
press Company. We are told that
when a box with a cut flower label on
reaches this city by this company, and
there are no wagons available, the
box is delivered by messenger, and un-
der no circumstances is allowed to
linger around the freight house. Those
who have had trouble with delivery by
other companies might do well to try
this company when possible to do so.

The advance guard of the "Novelty"
tulips are beginning to arrive at Ken-
nicott Brothers Company from the
Klehm nurseries. It is remarkable
how well colored the Klehms always
manage to have these tulips. They will
cut 70,000 of these this season.

George Reinberg, of Reinlterg Broth-
ers, suffered a serious loss at his green-
houses during the heavy snowstorm
Saturday night. Heavy drifts of wet
snow broke in the roofs of two rose
houses and both houses and contents
are practically a total loss.

American Carnation Society.

As announced elsewhere in this is-
sue, arrangements have been complet-
ed for the convention of the American
Carnation Society, to be held in this
city Thursday and Friday, February
17 and 18. The meetings and exhibi-
tion will both be held at the Audi-
torium Hotel. Mr. J. T. Anthony has
been selected as superintendent of the
exhibition. A banquet has been de-
cided upon as the form of entertain-
ment for the visitors, and this also will
be held in the Auditorium. Any who
have not yet contributed to the enter-
tainment fund may do so by address-
ing the chairman of the local commit-
tee, Mr. P. J. Hauswirth. 318 Wabash
Ave.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club takes place this Thursday even-
ing at the usual place. Mr. Reeve's
paper on plants will undoubtedly prove
very instructive, and Mr. Stollery's
report of what he saw on his recent
eastern trip should prove equally inter-
esting.

Parks.

Mr. James Jensen has been re-
elected superintendent of Humboldt
Park for another year. All friends of
our parks will be glad to learn that
Mr. Jensen has been retained in spite
of the political influences that are rife
in the west park system.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.
No. 5.
Every subscriber is requested to send
his photograph (cabinet size preferred)
for use in our general introduction, but
please do not send us photos that must
be returned, as we have to cut them in
arranging the groups.
132. Dr. A. S. Halstedt, Belleville, 111.
President St. Louis Florists'
Club.

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167

Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.
Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.
H. C. Steinhoff, West Hoboken, N.
J., Treasurer New York Market
Florists' Association.
Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, O.
Wm. C. Pape, Supt. Public Parks.

St. Louis, Mo.
P. J. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga.
Wm. Feast, of Samuel Feast &

Sons. Baltimore.
Theo. Bock, Hamilton. O.
Donald 0. Macgregor, Northamp-
ton, Mass.
H. F. Cooper, Medway, Mass.
F. L. Kohr, Lancaster, Pa.
George Wittbold, Sr., Chicago.
Henry Wittbold, Chicago.
Otto Wittbold, Chicago.
Gustave Wittbold, Chicago.
Fred Wittbold. Chicago.
Louis Wittbold, Chicago.
Miss Hester A. Getz, Columbus, 0.
Wm. Wickham. with Nathan

Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich.
S. T. Betts. Syracuse, N. Y., Presi-
dent-elect Central New York

Hort. Society.
L. E. Beuther, Louisville, Ky.
Wm. Beach, Ypsilanti, Mich.
Jos. Gelven, St. Charles, Mo.
Wm. L. De Shields, Torresdale,

Philadelphia, Pa.
N. Butterbach, Oceanic. N. J.
Peter Lundblad, Minneapolis,

Minn.
Hans Tobler, Ottawa, Canada,
W. R. Skeels, Watertown, N. Y.
John White, Elizabeth, N. J.
W. S. Phelps, Jr.. Manager for M.

R. Cushing, Cohasset, Mass.
M. S. Worden, North Adams,

Mass.
A. F. J. Baur. foreman for H. A.

Niemeyer, Erie, Pa.
Chas. H. Gelven, with Jos. Gelven,

St. Charles. Mo.
Fred. W. Pape, St. Louis, Mo.
Ernest Harris, of C. A. Harris &

Co., Delanson, N. Y.

NEWiYORK.

Among the Wholesalers.

Contentment reigns! instead of the
wet kind that we have been having.
"That tired feeling" has almost left
the faces of our friends in the cut
flower district and has been replaced
by a "Rembrandt" looking countenance
as rotund and smiling as a Falstaff or
Pickwick. Optimism has replaced pes-
simism, bad prices by better prices, un-
kind weather by good weather and jO
it is the pulse of the trade is again
beating normal. Not that things are
what they ought to be, but then the
millennium is not yet, and Greater New
Y'ork is not Utopia.

By comparing last week's market re-
port with this, you will notice that
prices have improved in some lines
considerably. Good Beauties are some-
what scarce, but 75 cents apiece is the
top notch. Fancy Maids, Testouts and

Meteors realize $10 to $12 per hun-
dred, and Brides a trifle less; Morgan
and Cusins, special. $6 to $8, though it
must be understood that only specially
selected long stem stuff realizes these
high prices. A woman always thinks
her child the smartest and brightest,
and so it is the grower thinks his roses
are just as flne as his neighbor's. If,
however, he were to look at his flow-
ers through the same pair of "pince-
nez" as the wholesaler, he wou'.d note
the difference between graded extra
fancy and "ornery" stuff, and therein
lies the secret of contention. If you
see roses marketed at a certain price,
don't jump at conclusions and think,
"Well, why don't I get these prices?"
Just look home and say, "I'll try and
improve my goods." "Grow less and
grow the best," should be your maxim.
It will pay you better in the long run.
Quality is what counts for price. It is
the middle grade stuff that gets it in
the neck.

There is a plethora of valley in the
market and price was beaten down to
$1 and $1.50 during the week. This is
a thing that can be controlled, so val-
ley growers, please paste this in your
hat: "Valley is exceeding the de-
mand."

Fancy carnations gained a point and
some sold as high as $8. Cattleyas are
plentiful with the price steady at 40
cents, while some specially fine are
sold for 50 cents. Coelogyne cristata is
coming in slowly and is very pretty
when it can be used to advantage.
Cypripedium insigne are plentiful,
though they have not been a glut at
any time. A few Blanche Ferry sweet
peas are to be seen and sell readily at
$2 to $3.

For other quotations and report, see
our wholesalers' special, which is pre-
pared expressly for The Florists' Re-
view.

Our Wholesalers' Special Report.

Business assumed somewhat larger
proportions last week. A number of
social events helped matters and re-
sulted in a pretty general cleaning up
of stock of nearly all kinds. There
was no advance in price to speak of,
but a better average was made on the
lower grades than the week previous.

In roses the supply was light. Maids
easily led in demand, extras and good
No. 1 realizing a satisfactory price.
Brides did not fare so well, particu-
larly those of the best quality. The
call for this variety was very moderate.
For the first half of the week Beauties
sold only fairly well, but the light cut
resulted in a stifl'ening of price all
around. The quality is good. Meteors
went well and good stock was readily
taken up. Testouts, Morgans and Cu-
sins did better at a slightly advanced
price over the week before. The sup-
ply of Brunner increases slowly, but
was equal to the demand.

In carnations, while good stock was
readily absorbed, inferior quality
dragged somewhat and brought low fig-
ures. There is a considerable supply
of fancy sorts from a number of sources
of excellent quality.

JANUARY 27. 1S9S.

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JANUARY 27, 1S9S.

Violets have done better during tlio
past week except on Tliursday, wliich
was rainy. Tlie stormy weatlier affects
tlie sale of no other flower so much as
violets. The supply continues large. A
limited number were sold for $1, but
the bulk were disposed of at figures
ranging from $4 to $7.50 per thousand.

Harrisii is moving better, though at
no advanced figure. A number of grow-
ers have lost thousands of these flowers
from disease. Cattleyas are in excess
of the demand and are accumulating.
Price is unsteady. Valley is very plen-
tiful and in large lots is sold low. Sup-
ply of tulips increasing rapidly with a
consequent lowering of price. They are
of good quality. White lilac is coming
in from a number of growers and is
quoted from $1 to ?1.50 per bunch.

Among the Retailers.
There are many attractive windows
in New York City and those of Mr.
J. M. Hodgson are not an exception.
He has a wealth of window front and
they are always shown to advantage.
Those facing Fifth avenue usually di-
vide the honors, one being decorated
with plants, the other with seasonable
flowers. The former was tastefully ar-
ranged with small ferns. Dracaena ter-
minalis stricta, Ardisia crenulata, large
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis and pretty
pieces of the bird-nest fern,
Aspidium nidas avis. In the back-
ground were five kentias and a large
cork branch upon which were orchids
In flower and stag-horn ferns, Platy-
cerium alicorne. In the flower window
were handsome vases of fancy roses
and standards, from which were sus-
pended small glasses filled with cat-
tleyas, cypripediums. valley. Pancra-
tium fragrans, Imantophyllum minia-
tum, Amaryllis Johnsonii. etc. Besides
vases of fancy carnations, there were
large branches of Forsythia Fortunei
and the double-flowered almond. Mr.
Hodgson believes in carrying only the
finest stock in plant and flowers and at-
tributes a great deal of his success to
this one important point.

Assorted weather, spring, summer,
autumn, and winter, has given variety
that should have pleased the most fas-
tidious. There has been a general im-
provement since my last letter and It
has come none too soon. We are mid-
way between the only really busy sea-
son of the year, and it must make a
good many leaps and bounds to catch
up, and make a good average for the
season.

Really big jobs are few and far be-
tween, even the Old Guard ball, which
has usually caused a little flurry in the
flower market, now has no perceptible
effect, and if any one takes the work
now it is more for the advertising than
the money there is in it. Swell dinners
are the "good thing" these days, and
novelty in this direction is much
sought after. Orchids and Farleyense
are used very extensively and the fan-
cy roses, Bridesmaids and all high col-
ored roses have the call.

Many flowering plants are to be seen
In the florists' windows, azaleas, heaths,

cyclamen, primulas being specially no-
ticeable, and the quality excellent.
There used to be an idea that heaths
and cyclamen could not be grown to
perfection. A glance at the stock now
seen would soon dispel this miscon-
ception, and in future years I expect to
see much more variety. The field is
broad; here, growers, is your oppor-
tunity.

Palms are still "de trop" and me-
dium and smaller sizes find a ready
sale. The large sizes of arecas and
kentias are exceptionally scarce, the
former not to be had at any price.

The so-called naturally prepared
palms do not seem to have any mate-
rial effect on the sale of the "real ar-
ticle." In fact. I think like every dog,
they have had their day.

Jardinieres are filled by the hundred,
and thisprettylittleknickknack has not
lost any of its popularity, and it is sur-
prising how many times they are filled
during the season.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

The following members of the Seed
Trade Association were present at their
meeting, held at the Park Avenue Ho-
tel. Friday last: President Jerome B.
Rice, Cambridge, N. Y.; Secretary S. F.
Willard, Wethersfield, Conn.; ex-Pres-
ident T. W. Wood, Richmond, Va.;
Vice-President Everett B. Clark, Mil-
ford, Conn.; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadel-
phia. Pa.; A. L. Don, New York; Albert
McCullough, Cincinnati. O.; W. H. Dur-
yea, representing Henry Nungesser,
New York; J. Vick, Rochester, N. Y.;
William Meggart. Wethersfield, Conn.;
C. L. Allen, Floral Park, L. I.; A. N.
Clark, Milford. Conn.; W. P. Lang-
bridge, representing Jerome B. Rice,
Cambridge, N. Y.

The proceedings were held "in cam-
era." The next general meeting of the
association will be held at Old Point
Comfort, Va., Tuesday, June 14, 189S.

The Club Dinner.

The date, time and place for the an-
nual dinner of the New York Florists'
Club has been decided and is "The
Arena" (Machenheims). Saturday. Feb.
19, 7 o'clock. The following commit-
tee has the matter in hand: Chas.
Weathered, Ernst Asmus, John Taylor.
Tickets will be $5, and intending diners
are requested to notify the committee
or the secretary. Mr. John Young, so
that matters can be facilitated and suc-
cess assured.

Contributions of flowers, plants and
"fixins" should be sent to Mr. Lawrence
Hafner, who will have charge of the
decorations, and they should be ad-
dressed care of Mr. John Young.

Various Notes.

The National Florists' Board of
Trade, born in the fertile brain of Mr.
Cornelius S. Loder, for the protection
of florists and allied interests, is "pro-
tection that does protect." As secre-
tary, he Is at present sending circulars
to all the trade, which contain many
testimonials from leading houses that

bear the "ear marks" of gratitude, from
being saved from losses they might
otherwise have sustained. The New
Year has brought increased member-
ship. Let's hope it will bring increased
prosperity, too.

Mr. F. Lehnig, of Hackensack, and
Mr. David R. Rose, Jersey City, re-
spectively president and secretary of
the New York Market Florists' Asso-
ciation, have been seriously ill with
"la grippe," which seems very preva-
lent at this time. They are, however,
well on the road to recovery, I am glad
to report.

Mr. Jas. A. Eraser, traveler tor the
Lovett Company, Little Silver, N. J.,
has severed his connection and has now
joined forces with the firm of Morri-
son & Halstead, Troy, N. Y.

President Clausen, of the Park Board,
has abolished the office of superintend-
ent of parks, which position was held
by Mr. Samuel Parsons, Jr. Mr. Clau-
sen's excuse is that he wishes to sep-
arate the artistic from the practical
features. For the former he has ap-
pointed Mr. Nils. J. Rose, and the lat-
ter, Patrick St. John. Mr. Rose is well
known to the horticultural world, grad-
uating from the Horticultural College
of Almard, Sweden, in 18S1, and has
made a study of landscape work in all
its branches. He is the author of sev-
eral text-books on gardening subjects,
and was conuected with the horticult-
ural department of the World's Fair.
He afterward came to New York and
held a position under Mr. Parsons from
which he is now promoted.

When the members of the S. A. F. A.
O. H. (I am going to buy a rubber
stamp for these initials if I have to
write them very often in the future) go
to Omaha next year, they should en-
gage the new limited train of Pullman
cars recently "put on" by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. Each car is named aft-
er a popular flower, and I noted "Gla-
diolus," "Justicia," "Camelia," "Aza-
lea," etc. Perhaps we could make up
a car of specialists for each, and the
scribes could ride in the car"Papyrus."
P. S.— This is not a reading "ad." for
the P. R. R.

Mr. W. A. Hanft, for 25 years in the
retail business, and lately with the
well known Sixth avenue florist, Wm.
P. Sears, has taken a position with Mr.
Thomas Young, Jr.

W. F. Jagger, Westhampton, L. I.,
who recently started in the florist busi-
ness with three carnation houses, and
who has been very successful with the
fancy varieties, will erect two houses
during the coming spring, 18x100, and
the contract has already been let to
Lord & Burnham, who will build, heat
and finish them in every detail.

Mr. Joseph Kift, of Philadelphia, was
a recent visitor. We are always pleased
to see our friends from the City of
Brotherly Love. What do you think
of us now, Brother Kift, since we have
grown out of our knickerbockers and
are now Greater New York?

JANUARY 27, 1S98.

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ST. LOUIS.

Trade Looking Up.

Cut flower trade in tlie city has b?en
better tor several days past and the
outlook is very encouraging from now
on until Lent sets in. Dinners, wed-
ding receptions and other entertain-
ments make a call for quantities of cut
flowers.

Roses have been very scarce, good
blooms selling well. This condition of
the rose market is undoubtedly due
more to the smallness of the cut gen-
erally than any special increase in
consumption. The last three days
of the past week were very brisk,
especially in funeral work, and
the commission men say they
soon sold out all their stock. Good
Beauties are very scarce, particularly
first-class grades. The few that come
in go at from $3 to $5 per dozen.
Brides and maids, which have been
plentiful right along, are also scarce,
the first grades bringing from $6 to
$10; seconds, $5. Meteors are very
scarce, Woottons taking their place for
good red roses and bringing from $5 to
$7 per 100. Perles and La France have
fallen in line with the scarce ones, and
good blooms demand $4 to $6.

Carnations are comparatively scarce
and are going well. Daybreaks and
Scotts sell at $2 to $4, with some ex-
tra fancy at $5. The scarlet Portia and
Jubilee bring $4 for the best. Bulbous
stock is still in good supply. Fine
Valley brings $4, Romans and paper
■white, ?2 to $4. Daffodils (Von Sioii)
are coming in now and go at $4. Tulips
are rather short stemmed, and sell at
$3 and $4. Narcissus and callas are
selling well at $10 and $12.50; Freesia,
$1 to $3. Stevia is fine at 20 cents per
bunch. Violets are flooding the mar-
ket just now and Californias (home
grown) can be bought at 50 cents, and
the small single as low as 10 cents per
100, while good double can be had at
40 and 50 cents. Complaints of dull
business seem general all over the
country, according to the notes in our
last issue, both shipping and local
trade suffering alike.

With the BeUeville Craft.
The invitation extended to the Flor-
ist Club by their Belleville brethren
was accepted by twenty-four of the
members, and on Tuesday morning at
10:25 they met at the Union station
and took the Air Line for Belleville.
Among those who were in the party
were: C. C. Sanders, F. C. Weber,
Fred Meinhart. John Ammann, C. A.
Kuehn, F. J. Fillmore, Carl Beyer, Al-
bert Michel, R. F. Tesson, William El-
lison, F. W. Ude. Jr., H. G. Ude, Gus
Ude and Theodore Richter, of Kirk-
wood; A. Windier, Charles Juengel C.
W. Wors, Emil Schray, Julius Schray,
Max Herzog, H. Schulte, P. G.
Brackenburg, J. J. Bucke and
Miss Ellison. The party arrived
at the BeUeville junction at 11
o'clock and made their first visit to
Mr. Emmons, of the West Park Floral

Company, who was in waiting at the
depot. The party at once proceeded
to inspect Mr. Emmons' place. A lit-
tle keg painted green, in the potting
shed caught the eye of Jolly Max Her-
zog and his side partner, Frank Fill-
•more. Mr. Emmons has five houses,
each 150 feet long, planted in carna-
tions and roses, and everything looked
to be in fine shape.

After sampling the green keg the
party started for the city, with Mr.
Emmons as our guide. At this point
we were met by Dr. Halstedt, E. W.
Guy and M. Semmler. From here we
were taken to Mr. Guy's establishment,
which we also found looking at its
best. Next door to Mr. Guy is the St.
Clair Flora! Company, with Mr. Will-
iam Trillow in charge. This place has
greatly improved under Mr. Trillow's
care. Carnations and roses are mostly
grown here, and all things are in finest
shape.

We next visited Mr. Fehr and Mr.
Grossart, and also Mr. M. Semmler.
At the latter place the old gentleman
and his wife received us with open
arms. After looking through the
houses Mr. Semmler invited us into
the house to partake of a light lunch of
cake and wine. Mr. Semmler's place
is of the old style, but is kept in ap-
ple pie order, everything being very
clean and nicely arranged.

From this place we were taken to
Lavaux's for dinner, where we found
a fine spread. The room was nicely
decorated with potted plants of all
kinds and the tables with smilax, roses
and carnations. This part of the pro-
gram was very much enjoyed by all
present. Mr. E. W. Guy delivered an
address of welcome to the St. Louis
florists. After dinner the party visited
the Belleville Commercial Club rooms,
and after bowling a few games it was
train time. At 6:30 all were on the
train headed for St. Louis, and ex-
pressed themselves as having spent a
most enjoyable day, thanks to our
Belleville brethren.

Shaw's Botanical Garden?.

A visit to Shaw's Botanical Gardens
a few days ago was much enjoyed, as
Prof. Trelease had several things of
interest to tell me. I found the pro-
fessor in his oflScft, and glad that I had
come. He has b^n sick the past week
with the grippe, but was feeling much
better. Our talk was on the Chry.?-
anthemum show for 1898. The Shaw
premiums will again head the list, and
the professor would very much like to
see more competition for the Henry
Shaw gold medal, which is given for
a plant of decided merit, for cultiva-
tion, not previously an article of
North American commerce, and intro-
duced to such commerce by the exhib-
itor during the year in which said
award was made. He hopes that some
of our eastern florists will fall into
line at the next show. The professor
is enthusiastic for the success of our
show this year and will do all in his
power to help make it the grandest
affair we ever had.

"How do you like our new trade pa-
per. The Florists' Review, professor?"
"It's a grand paper, and such men as
Scott, Grant and Dorner assure its

success."

Death of Henr/ Michel.

We regret to note the death of Henry
Michel, formerly of this city, who died
a few days ago at Marion, Ind. For
many years he was president of the-
Michel Plant and Bulb Company. He
has a number of relatives in this city,
among them being Albert Michel, a
brother, and Eugene Michel, a nephew,
and friends by the score.

B. J. Berterman, of the Berterman
Floral Co., Indianapolis, Ind., was a-
visitor last week.

Of Interest to Bowlers.
The Bowling Club on Monday night
rolled four games of cocked hat and J.
W. Kunz was high man with 141, high
single score 48; Kuehn, second, with
131, single score 41; E. Schray, third,
with 19, single score 34. The weather
was bad and the attendance not good.
Next Monday night will end the cocked
hat series. J. J. B.

INDIANAPOLIS.

1 2th Annual Meeting of State Florists.

The twelfth annual meeting of the-
State Florists' Association of Indiana
was held at the state house, this city,
in the horticultural and agricultural
rooms, an exhibition of choice flowers
and plants in the former and the meet-
ing in the latter. The attendance was
satisfactory throughout, the meeting
having life and vim to it. President
Stuart's address was full of good points
and suggestions. The annual report
of the secretary showed the usual
membership, with a sufficient surplus
in the treasury to print the annual re-
port and pay other expenses for the
coming year. The report of the elev-
enth annual chrysanthemum show
showed somewhat discouraging on ac-
count of a cut in premiums to the state
members under the favorable circum-
stances of last fall, but the majority
present felt that much good had been
accomplished in education, and an ex-
tra effort should be made to bring the
flnancial matters into better shape.

A report from the local society
members indicated that they are ne-
gotiating with the Commercial Club of
Indianapolis for support. A perma--
nent committee was appointed to con-
fer with a like committee of the Indi-
anapolis Florists' Club for further con-
sultations and report to the officers-
and executive committee in one montli
from now to decide definitely on hold-
ing the twelfth annual chrysanthe-
mum show. No doubt exists but what,
a show will be held — it is only how ex-
tensive it shall be made. On invita-
tion of Mr. E. G. Hill the July meetins:
of our Society will be held in Rich-
mond.

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Election of Officers.

The election of officers resulted in
the following satisfactory manner: J.
T>. Carmody, Evansville, president (by
the way, our first president in 18S7);
John Berterman, vice-president; R. A.
McKeand, secretary; Fred. Huckriede,
assistant secretary; J. T. Huntington,
treasurer; executive committee, H. W.
Eieman, W. G. Berterman, E. A. Park-
er of Indianapolis; Fred Dorner. La-
fayette, and E. G. Hill. Richmond.

The stale fair controversy was well
discussed. The committee is Ijacked
Ijy this association in all it has done
and is given full power to go ahead,
adding to and revising the coming pre-
mium list. A reconstruction of the
State Board of Agriculture by the
next legislature seems a foregone con-
clusion.

The Exhibition.

The exhibition of plants and flow-
ers was very creditable. Some really
very fine carnations were shown,
among them the following varieties
by Messrs. Hill & Co.: Arbutus, Day-
break color, a shade darker, very fine;
Scarlet Queen, a dazzling red, very
l^romising; Painted Lady, a good
bloomer, but color somewhat doubtful,
a light crimson, with shading toward
ends of petals; America, a tine red;
PTora Hill, well known white; Psyche,
a heavy flower, white with scarlet
stripes.

In Dorner & Son's Co.'s exhibit
were shown Golden Nugget, by far one
•of the best yellows, somewhat loose in
texture but otherwise good; Mrs.
Bradt, well known; White Cloud, by
far the finest white shown — deserved
a certificate; Dazzle, scarlet, very
good; John Young, white, weak stems.

StoUery Bros.. Chicago, showed Ar-
gyle in good shape. R. Witterstaet-
ter, Cincinnati, exhibited Evelina,
white, in fair shape, good stem. Stuart
& Haugh, Anderson, Ind., showed
some fine carnations and roses. South
Park Floral Company, New Castle,
Ind.. staged a lot of the finest Brides-
maids, Albertini, Jubilee and Helen
Keller ever seen in this market, also
some beautiful violets. In the exhibit
of H. W. Rieman, Indianapolis, were
roses, carnations and a few elegant
azalea plants. Berterman Floral Com-
pany's exhibit consisted of some good
seedling carnations, cyclamens, Far-
leyense and other choice plants.

Certilicates were awarded as fol-
lows; Best yellow carnation, Fred
Dorner & Sons Co.; best white, R.
■\Vitterstaetter. with Evelina; best
pink, best variegated, best red. South
Park Floj-al Company, with Albertini,
Helen Keller and Jubilee, respectively;
best Bride and Maid roses, also violets,
same firm; best Meteors, H. W. Rie-
man; display of plants, Berterman
l-'loral Company; Azaleas, H. W. Rie-
man, and primroses, E. Huckreide &
Son.

The Banquet.

After the meeting about forty mem-

bers and invited guests were evidently
interested in the invitation of the side
show committee, as they were prompt-
ly on hand at the Commercial Club
rooms and made themselves at home
for the time being. At promptly 10^
o'clock our genial toastmaster. J. D.
Carmody, gave the sign to sit down
around a table in the shape of a T,
profusely decorated with specimen
flowers, asparagus, smilax, etc., with
palms and other plants, giving the
room an ideal banquet appearance.
The eatables were plentiful and the tea
of all colors. After the disposal of the
good things to eat and drink, every
one was expectant as to how our own
J. D. Carmody would handle some of
those whose talents were hard to guess
at. He fulfilled this expectancy in the
most satisfactory manner. The offi-
cial program was as follows:

The Indianapolis Chrysanthemum
Shows; What They Have Done for this
State, E. G. Hill; The Florists' Busi-
ness of the Past, Fred. Dorner; The
Florists' Business of Today, J. S. Stu-
art; Our Amateurs, E. A. Parker.

After the toasts had been completed
the general merriment began, and
every one left the building with the
satisfaction of having spent a profit-
able and pleasant evening. As one old
member remarked, "This was one of
the old-time banquets we used to
have." We shall have more of these
pleasant gatherings.

Notes.

The wife of Mr. E. A. Parker, one
of our most faithful amateur members,
passed away Saturday. The funeral
was held Monday afternoon. Many
members of the local floral society at-
tended and suitable floral emblems
were sent by the local and state asso-
ciations.

A delegation of eight florists visited
our Cincinnati brethren Sunday, Janu-
ary 16. From all reports they had a
very pleasant trip and were entertain-
ed royally by those Cincinnati leaders,
Witterstaetter and Gillett.

Trade has been very slack, but is im-
proving considerably, with all stock
scarce and not up to standard. Violets
and carnations are getting more plenti-
ful, however. The great monetary
convention promises some extra work,
with other receptions, conventions and
banquets in sight.

CINCINNATI.

Scarcity of Stock Prices.

While trade during the past week
has been good, at the same time it has
not been very satisfactory, especially
in the wholesale houses, as it was im-
possible to get enough stock to supply
the demand. The word scarce fails to
express it in regard to roses, and the
indications are that they will continue
to be so for some time to come. Plants
are showing the effects of dark, rainy
weather. Beauties seem to have suf-
fered the most, as no first-class flow-
ers and very few poor ones are coming

in. Tulips are now with us and sell
fairly well, although the stems are a
little short. Prices on all stock have
advanced somewhat. Harrisii lilies are
scarce and in demand. Several of our
growers are complaining about the
Harrisii disease, a large proportion of
the bulbs being worthless. This, to-
gether with the duty, does not realize
much profit for the grower unless the
price of the flowers advance accord-
ingly.

A Nov."! Window Display.

J. A. Peterson had an attractive win-
dow display last week. The principal
feature was a large frame of black vel-
vet on an easel, to which were attach-
ed numerous small vials of water, in
which was arranged a beautiful as-
sortment of orchids, principally Catt-
leya Trianae. Mr. Peterson has a new
white carnation of which he is justly
proud. It is a sport from McGowan,
and is certainly a good flower.

Bowling Notes.

It looks as though our bowling club
had gone to pieces, or perhaps the store
boys are afraid of those greenhouse fel-
lows. Last Thursday evening was the
appointed time for a match game, but
not a store man showed up, and just
to think, that only a short time ago
these same bowlers ( ?) were talking of
sending a challenge to the Chicago
club.

Various Items.

Notwithstanding the scarcity of ro-
ses last week, that old familiar sign we
behold during the summer, "Roses 50
cents per dozen," was to be seen in the
window of an up-town store.

This city was visited by a severe
wind storm Saturday night. In fact,
it was the biggest gale known for
years. Very few of the craft escaped
without some loss, principally from
broken glass, ventilators and loose
sash taking French leave. Fortunate-
ly, the weather was not very cold, and
a few days' work will put things in
shape again.

Chas. Raynor, of Anchorage, Ky.,
was a caller the latter part of the week.

B.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Market Conditions.

A very fair amount of business was
transacted during the week, though no
extra exertions were needed at any
time to keep up with the steady de-
mand, but nobody was idle. On all
pleasant days the transient trade of
the best located stores is greatly in-
creased in volume, and such days were
not rare lately. If the weather con-
dition had been less favorable, perhaps
we would have to record a slight fall-
ing off in sales; as it was, the total
receipts compare favorably with those
of former weeks in January. The
dearth in the flower line was relieved
to some extent; a few sunny days had
materially increased the weekly cut of
our local growers, but no overstock is
in the market yet, and good roses are
still a scarce article.

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Stock — Prices.

Violets are now for the first time
in this season coming to market in
larger qnantities, and have declined in
price; only the best bring $1. Good tea
roses are not to be had for less than
$S to $10. while the poorer grades are
correspondingly high; Meteors bring
$10 to $15. Tulips in all colors are seen
now everywhere; $4 is their price. Pa-
per white narcissus of best quality are
bringing $3. Callas are scarce and
have been in good demand at $1.50 per
dozen. Stevia is nearly over, still some
of it is yet to be had at 20 cents per
bunch. Valley is now rather plentiful
at $4. and carnations sell at $1.50 to
$2 for ordinary and $3 for fancy. Mig-
nonette is $3. Smilax sells at all pri-
ces, generally bringing 15 cents, but
some shorter strings were disposed of
last week at 6 cents.

Some remarkably fine heads of heli-
otrope, grown by Chas. Suhr. have sold
well all this winter. They remind us
of times gone by. when these sweet
ilowers were in greater demand and
grown more universally. Of late years
the inquiry for them has declined, and
but few were offered in the market:
now the public seems to again take a
fancy to them, and they sell at sight.
Though the market is now far better
supplied in all lines than at any time
since December, there is by no means
an over supply, nothing goes to waste
and the decided scarcity of best grade
roses is a constant source of annoy-
ance. K.

TORONTO.

Horticultural Meetings.

This has been a month of horticult-
ural meetings, in fact, they are begin-
ning to get a little too numerous per-
haps. What, with annual meetings,
regular meetings, special committee
meetings, standing committee meet-
ings, directors' meetings, and other
kinds of meetings, one will soon lose
track of his family affairs altogether.
Are we not getting a little too much of
a good thing? Could not the Gardeners
and Florists' Association and the Hort-
icultural Society be rolled into one.
with a professional section to take the
place of the former? It seems to me
we are using altogether too much
steam for the work accomplished, and
that one strong society could do as
much work if not more than two weak
ones.

The regular meeting of the Garden-
ers' and Florists' Association was held
last Tuesday and was fairly well at-
tended, and a good deal of business
was done. Mr. C. Tidy having resigned
the first vice presidentship. Mr. Geo.
Vair was elected in his place, and Mr.
Vair's place on the executive commit-
tee was filled by Mr. Fitzpatrick, gar-
dener to J. Long, Esq. The annual
dinner will be held on Thursday, Feb.
10, at Webb's rooms. It is hoped that
the Canadian Horticultural Association
may find it convenient to hold its first
meeting about that time. It would b?

a gciiHl (iijportunity for meeting our
country brethern in a social way. A
motion was brought up to reduce the
annual fee of $2 to $1, but the ques-
tion was left for the executive commit-
tee to wrestle with, along with a
scheme which Mr. Ewing is incubat-
ing, the particulars of which were not
given to the meeting.

Some Fine Orchids.

There are some fine orchids in bloom
in this city now and lots of them. Most
of the public and private conservato-
ries have some fine specimens. Horti-
cultural Gardens, amongst others,
liave Angraecum sesquipedale,Dendro-
bium nobile, Lycaste aromatica. Coe-
logyne cristata, Odontoglossuni pul-
chellum, a very pretty pure white or-
chid, easily grown, and good for com-
mercial purposes. I liave seen it
knocking about here in various places
for 27 years. Mr. Langnell. at H. A.
Massey's place, has, amongst many
others, a Phalaenopsis Schilleriana
just opening, with S5 blooms, and there
is another at the Normal School in the
same state with 95 blooms. Mr. Cham-
bers, too, has a large collection at Ex-
hibition Park in the West End, but
it is too far off for a busy man to run
out there this time of year. Mr. Glith-
erson, with J. Hoskin, Esq.. has anoth-
er large collection and always has
some good things to show. This is the
place where Joe Spring, now foreman
of the big greenhouses at Pittsburg,
once grew a Phalaenopsis Schilleriana
with 164 blooms, the most, I believe.
ever recorded. Mr. Houston's large
collection at the Central prison was
unfortunately entirely destroyed by
fire there last fall.

More Club Meetings

At the annual meeting of the Electo-
ral District Society tlie ancient and or-
iginal board of directors were re-elect-
ed in about the time it takes to write
this paragraph. However, it being un-
derstood that the board intends to de-
vote more of its fundi to horticulture
and less to hogs, no objection was
raised, and the meeting was very short
and very sweet — quite a "love feast" in
fact.

I hear now that the first meeting of
the Canadian Horticultural Association
will be held in St. George's Hall. Elm
street, on the 10th prox.. at 9:30 a. m..
for the purpose of organization and
discussing futm'e proceedings. The
secretary (W. H. McLean, of St.
Thomas) will send out notices to as
many as possible shortly. It is desir-
able that every one who can make it
convenient to attend will do so in order
to make the association as geographic-
ally general as possible.

The last few days here have been
dull, comparatively mild and rainy,
and there is now very little snow left
on the ground. Trade has been rather
slack, but prospects for brightening up
in two or three weeks are good. Prices
remain about the same, with perhaps
a tendency to descend in some lines.

E.

BUFFALO.

A Fish Story.

It is highly proper that ornamental
horticulturists should mention the
weather, the condition of which makes
so much difference to our crops au'l
peace of mind. To describe what wo
have had to endure and the variety
would occupy a column. I meant to tell
you of the floods that have visited
South P.uffalo. They are expected in
the springtime, but seldom in niid-
winter. Mr. Cowell had a steam tug to
convey him to distant parts of his
charge. However, "it's an ill wind that
blows nobody good." Through open
windows of several bowling alleys
floated in with the flood many fine
pickerel, and when the waters reced-
ed the fish forgot to float out. and a
fine haul was made.

Supply Short.

The long-continued dull days have
shortened up the supply of roses and
carnations and both are liolding their
own so far as prices are concerned.
Violets are getting very plentiful and
there are more on the market than can.
be profitably disposed of. A recent
visit to the busy mart of "Billy" Kas-
ting showed us large quantities of
these little beauties mostly from the
Hudson River Territory: not only vio-
lets, but anything else you want is
found there in quantity and quality to
suit any section of the city or weight
of your roll. If W. K. should not be
home you will get equally well served
by his manager, that much-traveled,
accomplished cosmopolitan gentleman.
Monsieur Stokes, late of Masholiland,
S. A.

Florists Must Move.

There are rumors on the street that
there will be an exodus of downtown
florists to regions farther north, or as
we would say, farther uptown. Some
of the rumors are well founded. This
is the inevitable and what has occurred
in every city. As fashionable dry goods
and other retail stores move up. and
carriages no longer have need to carry
their occupants into the congested part
of the city, the florist must follow. It
would not make any difference if all the
flower stores were in one block for
buyers of any consignor would all go
there and if "Messrs. Jones & Son"
were out of Beauties, "Brown the Flor-
ist" would be next door and, if disap-
pointed there, "Messrs. Thrip &
Spider" would be sure to have a fine
lot.

A Rumor.

There was a still, small voice whis-
pered but recently that there was a de-
sire on the part of the public that the
florists hold a flower show next fall,
and it was accompanied with promises
of patronage and support. I hope our
President. W. A. Anderson (perhaps he
has forgotten he is president), will call
an early meeting and sound the opin-
ion of all of us. Our citizens have had

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a rest of three years and now should

be ready to support it. Just here let
me say. regarding the much-discussed
-'why flower shows are so hard to make
even both ends meet." it is simply that
flower stores, or rather their windows,
are so attractive, the displays made
more artistic than any display seen at
a flower show, and the public know it.
This is not an original conception, but
that does not detract from its truth.
We are certainly better equipped now
than ever to hold a show, for we have
as contributors the fine houses of the
North Park, the fine decorative plants
in Forest Lawn and the choice collec-
tion of the Professor at the Botanic
Oarden. If our president should call a
meeting it is to be hoped that he would
«ngage Mr. Adams or some other popu-
lar member to introduce us to our
brother florists. What, with death,
emigration, retirement, collapse ami
new blood, we would be most all
strangers.

Visitors have not been plentiful. We
record the visit of Mr. Andei'sou, of
New Jersey, offering trees and shrubs,
and the monthly call of Mr. Mott, who
offers, in addition to his smile, every-
thing from mushroom spawn to Phal-
aenopsis Rivertouiana. W. S,

BALTIMORE.

Business Slightly Improved.

Business has shown somewhat of an
improvement. We still admit the aw-
ful truth that things are dull and not
up to the season's demand, yet we are
by no means discouraged.

The wholesale price-list remains
about the same as last week, with per-
haps a few exceptions. Owing to an
excessive spell of cloudy weather good
roses are somewhat scarce. Perles.
however, are plentiful and of good
quality. I^a Prance are coming in pale,
while Brides, Kaiserin and Maids are
scarce. Meteors are of moderately
good supply, but have little demand.
Beauties are exceptionally scarce. Car-
nations, though always in demand, are
getting so plentiful that the commis-
sion men have to resort to cut rates
in order to handle them all. Scotts, es-
pecially, are being shipped in profu-
sion, but there is still a scarcity for
good white varieties. Violets, though
plentiful, are about equal to the de-
mand. Home valley and tulips are now
being shipped; also plenty of miscel-
ianeous stuff.

Among the Retailers.

Among the retailers numerous small
entertainments such as receptions and
afternoon teas have taken their atten-
tion while on the other hand there has
been not only a lack of transient trade,
but the funerals have also been con-
spicuous by their absence. No fancy
prices now prevail, as everything has
reached rock bottom.

The Markets.

The markets presented a dismal ap-
pearance when the writer visited them

Saturday afternoon. The inclement
weather prevented many of the stall-
holders from putting in an appearance,
while it played havoc with the trade of
those who did venture out. The pe-
destrians were even few and far be-
tween, the cold, drizzling rain having
frightened them away also. Little busi-
ness was done and disconsolance
reigned supreme. On a clear day dur-
ing Lexington market hours a continu-
ous throng parades the streets along
the shopping district to the market-
house, from all points of the compass;
and one passes en route, stall after
stall of miscellaneous collection of cut
flowers, plants and immortelle work.
There one sees competition on every
side, with a motto of "Undersell or
else be undersold." A select few, how-
ever, have their regular customers and
are above the influence of this antago-
nistic spirit.

Various Items.

At a recent visit to the greenhouse
of Mr. A. Stoll. his sons. Messrs.
Adolph and Leopold, courteously
showed the undersigned over the place.
These gentlemen grow a miscellaneous
lot of stuff for market sale, principally
Perles, violets, carnations, smilax, bul-
bous stock and potted plants, all of
which are looking in good condition.
They are. however, having exception-
ally bad luck this season with diseased
Harrisii bulbs, about .75 per cent hav-
ing completely gone back on them.
They look in perfect health until they
attain the height of about 18 inches,
when the crown becomes deformed and
withered. Their entire range of houses
have recently been equipped with a
new hot water heating apparatus.

Messrs. Samuel Feast & Sons have a
bench of Allen's Defiance mignonette
varying from 24 to 36 inches tall and
showing hundreds of flowers 7 to 10
inches long. This is the flrst year that
the firm has grown this variety to any
extent, and they are more than pleased
with their experiment.

Mr. Samuel S. Pennock. of Philadel-
phia, paid us a flying visit last week.
He is looking extremely well and is as
genial as ever.

Mr. Ernest Ashley is now in town
and, as usual, on the hustle.

C. F. F.

BOSTON.

Weekly Exhibition Mass. Hort. Society.

At the weekly exhibition of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Carl Blomberg, gardener for Oakes
Ames. Esq., showed a very flue Den-
drobium Wardianum, a fine specimen
with bulbs four feet long and well
flowered, for which he was awarded a
gratuity. Mr. Clinkaberry, gardener
for J. E. Roebling. Esq.. Trenton, N.
J., sent a seedling cypripediura of great
merit named President McKinley, a
cross between Cyp. insigne Chantinii
and Harrisianum superbum, for which
he was awarded a first class certificate
of merit as a new American seedling.
John Mutch, gardener for J. E. Roth-

well, Esq., Longwood, showed a nice
healthy bit of Cyp. Leeanum var
Kothwellae, Odontoglossum Cyro-glos-
sum with a fine spike about three feet
long containing about 24 fully devel-
oped flowers, and Vanda Caerulea in
fine flower, for which exhibit he was
awarded a gratuity.

Mrs. E. M. Gill, Medford, staged an
exhibit of miscellaneous cut flowers,
among which were some fine blooms of
Coelogyne cristata. Mr. Geo. B. Brown,
gardener for James L. Little, Esq.,
Brookline, showed Bignonia diversi-
folia, which was very attractive with
its masses of orange scarlet flowers.
W. E. Coburu, Everett, showed three
dishes of Chinese primula flowers of
good size and texture. James Comley,
superintendent for The Hayes Estate,
Ijexington, made his usual attractive
display by showing a piece of Philo-
dendron Andreanum iu flower, four
vases of seedling acacias and some
fruit of the guava iPsidium Cattleya-
num) and a jar of jelly made from
some fruit, which was a very delicate
flavor, and was awarded a gratuity.

The usual Saturday lecture was giv-
en by the Hon. Aaron Low, of Hing-
ham, the subject being vegetable grow-
ing and originating new varieties,
which brought out considerable dis-
cussion. There was a very good at-
tendance.

Exhibition at the Flower Market.

The carnation exhibition held at the
Boston Flower Market was well at-
tended and some very fine flowers
were shown. The most attractive va-
riety exhibited was a seedling raised
by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.. which ho
has named Mrs. Thos. Lawson, an ex-
ceedingly large flower, 4 to 4 1-2 inches
across, bright clear pink, ■with a good
calyx holding the flower in perfect
shape, never bursts. He also exhibited
a very good yellow named Klondike,
and Morning Star, a very flne white,
deeply flmbriated and very fragrant.
Mr. C. AV. Ward, Queens, L. I., made a
flne exhibit, as follows: John Young,
a fine white, large and good form;
White Cloud, very fine; Storm Queen,
a very good flower and deeply fimbri-
ated; Bon Ton showed up in great
shape, a dazzling scarlet on strong
stems; Mrs. James Dean, fine pink;
New York, very fine; Mrs. G. M. Bradt,
extra large flowers; Gomez, very large
dark flower about 3 1-2 inches across,
very fine, said to be a sport from Ma-
ceo; Gold Nugget, good yellow. Sewall
Fisher, of Framingham, exhibited Ser-
via, a white of good form and sub-
stance. A. Roper, Tewksbury. Mass.,
exhibited two varieties. Mayor Quincy,
a very fine pink, good flower, for which
he was awarded honorable mention at
the Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety show, and May Whiteley. a va-
riety on the style of Daybreak, but
deeper in color and with a charming
fragrance. Wm. Simm, of Cliftondale,
showed a vase of Edith Foster, a very
fine flower, pure white, excellent form
and substance.

J. D. Twombley, Winchester, showed

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ASP.\RAGUS SPRENCiERI SEED; new crop to arrive, per imifl .• ; ^1'}fl

er 1000.

If you want only the very

\SF\RAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED: new crop on liand

CANNA AUSTRIA; strong, field grown pieces. Per lUO

CANNA ITALIA; strong, field-grown pieces. Per 100...

All otiier leading varieties of Cannas at equally low prices.
SPIR \F.\ \ST1LB01DES FLORIBUNDA; the best variety for pot plants. 55 per 1(X). per 1000.

BERLIN LILV (.IF THE V.\LLEV; selected pips. 511) per 1000. Per case of 2.500

(iL'VDIOLUS THE BRIDE, (ill cents per 100, per 10(KI

PEARL TUBEROSES; selected long bulbs, 4 to B inches in circumference.

best strain? of Elorists' Flower Seed, such as Verbenas, .\sters

10.00
3.50
7.50

45.00

23.50

5.00

Periobo 7.00

Sweet Peas, etc., send to lis.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

TELEPHONE CALL 403 18TH ST.

501 6l 503 WEST 13TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.

a very fine vase of Buttercup, well
grown and good flowers. J. H. Leach
& Son, North Easton, a vase of well
grown Daybreak. H. A. Cook, Shrews-
bury, put up a vase of his No. 1 Seed-
lin 1S97, a very fine, delicate pink, large
flower of good form and substance.
Patten & Co., Tewksbury, showed
Edith Foster, remarkably well grown,
also F. Mangold, an excellent dark va-
riety. W. C. Stickell & Co.. North
Cambridge, had a fine vase of Jahn's
•Scarlet, of good color and fine flowers.
J Tailby & Son, Wellesley, exhibited a
vase of their seedling Wellesley. a
brilliant scarlet, the flowers measuring
in the regular growth 2 to 2 1-2 inches,
also three seedlings, one white, one
very dark crimson, and one scarlet, all
good flowers. Mr. Littlefield. of Wor-
■cester, staged for Wm. Swayne, of Ken-
nett Square, Pa., a vase of a brilliant
crimson, "Empress," large, well formed
flowers and from the strength of the
stems shows a very robust habit.

C. Besold, Mineola, L. I., showed
Mrs. Francis Joost. a good flower much
after the style of Scott. H. F. A.
Lange, Worcester, a good vase of
Storm King. Mr. Nicholson, Framing-
ham, staged a very fine white named
Genesee, a cross between Daybreak and
McGowan, of excellent form and good
substance: this variety was sent from
Harmon & Burr, Darien, N. Y. He also
staged for R. Witterstaetter, Sedams-
ville, O., a vase of Evelina, a very large
fine white of beautiful form and text-
ure. It was in excellent condition aft-
er three days' travel.

There were no prizes awarded at this
exhibition, but there will be several sil-
ver cups to be competed for at the
February exhibition.

Various Items.

Visitors to the Hub: C. H. Maynard,
representing the American Jadoo Co.,
Philadelphia; Albert McCullough, of
J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati,
O.

V/arren Ewell, of Dorchester, is now
liringing in a quantity of finely grown
bulbous plants in pans and pots, and
finds ready sales among the retail
stores.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, hut we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

^^'rite for Circulars
or Estimates.

A Visit to North Easton.

A few gentlemen interested in hort-
iculture recently paid a visit to Mr.
Carl Blomberg, gardener to Oakes
Ames, Esq., to see his very fine collec-
tion of orchids and other plants, and it
was certainly a treat.

The center house holds a general col-
lection of palms, ferns, dracaenas, etc.,
all of which are in a very healthy con-
dition and among which may be men-
tioned Begonia Rex gogoensis. Al-
though not new, still it is not grown as
much as its merits deserve. Also B.
Smaragdina, a striking variety with
rich velvet green foliage, and Imperials.
also very fine deep velvet green with
rich velvet green foliage, and Imperial-
wards, we see suspended from the roof
a quantity of choice orchids, some just
past fl^wering and others showing a
profusion of flowers. We noted some
exceedingly flne Dendrobium Wardi-
anum with bulbs four feet long and
showing a dense profusion of flowers.
Mr. Blomberg says they are an ex-
tremely fine variety, with large flowers
and fine color.

We were escorted into his treasure
house as he calls it, and verily may it

be called so, for here he has some ex-
ceedingly choice and valuable varieties.
Here was arranged a flne lot of Cat-
tleya Trianae. healthy and in most
magniflcent flower, among which may
be noted a very distinct and beautiful
variety named Lilian Chatman, a very
large flower, petals and sepals pure
white, citron yellow throat, and rosy
carmine lip, a very superb variety.
Also in good condition and well flow-
ered were Cattleya Trianae virginans,
Speciosisima, and Chocoensis, and
some fine pieces of Trianae with from
thirty to forty flowers open at one
time and four to six flowers on one
bulb. The cypripediums are also a
choice and select lot, among which are
some beautiful and rare varieties such
as Bellona, W. W. Lunt, Charleswor-
thii, Niobe, Dayanum, bellatulum al-
bum, Amesianum, etc. We noticed that
Carl or his attendant in this depart-
ment had been at work fertilizing, try-
ing to gain that much sought for new
variety which may forever immortalize
his name. The odontoglossums were
also looking fine and will at a little
later period repay with a display of
beauty the amount of attention which
has been devoted to them. C. H. J.

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It pays to trade at headquarters and the greatest house in America.

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Per 100

Am. Beauties, medium $20.00

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length . 35.00
Beauties, long 50.00

Metcoff , extra select $7 to 10

Brides, Maid'', extra select $7 to JO

MeteorF, Bride, Maid, good average . $4 to 6
Perles, extra select $4 to 6

Per 100

Roses, our selection $4.00

Callas Harrisii 12 '_• to 15

Romans Narcissus $2 to 4

Adiantum 75c to $1

Asparagus per string, 50c. to 65c

Galax per M, $1.50

Conunon Ferns per M, 2.00

Ciinimon Ferns :oo sold :it loou rales.

Per lOO

Violets $1 to J.25

Valley, our specialty !«'*the best .... 2 to 4.00

Smilax fine 10 to 12 "i

Carnations, extra select $2.00

Carnations, white 2 to 3

Carnations, good average stock 1 'jc to 2

Carnations, our selection 1.00

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THIS YEAR'S CUSTOMERS MUST BE OURS NEXT YEAR.

Asparagus Always on Hand.

All Flowers in Season at Lowest Market Rates.

Store open until 6:30 P. M. week days, until Noon

Sundays and Holidays.

We always ship extra select or high-grade goods

unless otherwise ordered.

THE VALIES WE GIVE ARE OIR
BEST ADVERTISEMENTS....

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1S9S.

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Hbout

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9

Oadoo

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If:

9 Protected by Letters Patent of the U. S. dated Nov 26, 1895
Trade Hark Registered.

The purpose of the soil in which
plants are grown is two-fold, — it acts
as a support for the plants, and as a
storehouse of the food and moisture
by which the plant is nourished. The
iaeal soil, then, is that which will sup-
port the plant firmly and present the
greatest amount of nourishment for
the plant, and in such form that the
plant may most readily absorb it. But
to go a step farther, the soil must be cf
such a nature that the roots, — the ab-
sorbfrs and collectors of the plant
food. — may penetrate it freely and de-
velop in proportion to the needs of the
plant.

While it is true that earth has the
property of containing and retaining
plant food, yet it is also true that it
contains it but sparingly in most cases,
and gives it out with equal reluctance.
Soil has but little power to retain mois-
ture. Its density retards proper root
action. And above all, the soil which
will sustain one species of plant, may
be totally useless for others.

All these facts may sound trite to
you, but they serve as a good basis of
comparison between the merits of soil
and those of the two most wonderful
products of modern horticultural sci-
ence,— the new potting m.iterial, JA-
DOO FIBRE, and its companion water-
ing material, JADOO LIQUID.

Jadoo fibre is peat moss impregnated
with a combination of all the elements
necessary to sustain and nourish plant
life of every description. It weighs but
half as much as an equal bulk of earth.

— and while it forms a firm root sup-
port, it allows the roots to develop
freely and penetrate it thoroughly in
their search for nourishment. The
chemicals which it contains are of such
a nature that the plant finds its food
in the most available form, — and bear
in mind, it is a REAL food that it finds,
not merely stimulants. But, you say,
will not the plant suffer from over-
nourishment? Will it not take too much
food and exhaust not only itself, but
the Jadoo Fibre also? Experience has
shown that this is not the case. The
extraordinary growth of plants in Ja-
doo Fibre simply shows the result of
ideal conditions, and the marked differ-
ence between Jadoo-grown plants and
earth-grown plants is merely another
proof of the inefficiency of earth. While
its wonderful retentive properties en-
able Jadoo Fibre not only to hold a far
greater amount and variety of plant
food than earth does, these same prop-
erties prevent this food from being
drawn off any faster than the plant re-
quires, and Nature has taken care, on
her part, that the plant shall neither
overfeed nor take such food as is not
suitable.

Jadoo is not a manure. It is not a
special fertilizer. It is a substitute for
earth, an improvement upon earth, a
material in which not only one, nor
twenty, but every variety of plant will
grow more rapidly, produce finer
blooms and foliage, remain in more un-
iform health, and require less care and
attention than when planted in soil.

Experiments have been made with al-
most every known species of plant, to-
bacco and vines, many vegetables, and
some varieties of trees; and in every
case the improvement in the condition
of these plants was so marked as to
need no pointing out.

One remarkable feature of Jadoo Fi-
bre lies in the fact that plants grown
in it may be transplanted, with practi-
cally no danger of flagging. This is
undoubtedly due to the fact that it re-
tains moisture a great deal longer than
soil, and also to the fact that in trans-
planting, the ball of Jadoo Fibre ad-
hering to the roots of the plant fur-
nishes it with nourishment while it is
adapting itself to its new conditions.
The wonderful lightness of Jadoo Fibre
makes it invaluable for use in window
boxes, hanging baskets, and plants
grown for decorative purposes. Being
cleanly to handle and absolutely free
from offensive odor, it is especially de-
sirable for house plants. A plant in
Jadoo Fibre will grow in a pot two
sizes smaller than that required for
earth, and a plant will continue in Ja-
doo Fibre without needing a shift, more
than twice as long as it would were it
planted in earth. Seeds germinate and
cuttings strike in it in a marvelously
short time.

Now, in regard to Jadoo Liquid.

Jadoo Liquid is a highly concentrated
solution of the elements which enter
into Jadoo Fibre, the proportion of
these elements being slightly changed.
It is used, diluted with water, in the

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proportion of one part Jadoo Liquid to

48 parts water. We conscientiously be-
lieve it to be the best liquid fertilizer
made. It is easy aud clean to handle.
Its composition never varies, thus
avoiding all possibility of mistakes in
its use. The next best thing to plant-
ing a plant in Jadoo Fibre is to water it
with Jadoo Liquid, and even plants in
Jadoo Fibre will continue far longer
before needing a shift if Jadoo Liquid
is used in watering them.

It possesses the same good qualities
as Jadoo Fibre of increasing root ac-
tion, improving foliage and blooms,
and bringing the plant to a higher
stage of development than could be at-
tained by any other known means.

Not only is it the best liquid fertili-
zer, but the cheapest, as reference to
our price list will show. When you
consider that one gallon will produce

49 gallons of liquid fertilizer you can
readily understand the justice of our
claim.

Of course, its action upon plants
grown in earth, while remarkable, will
not be so great as on plants grown in
Jadoo Fibre, for the reason above
given, that the density of earth retards
proper root action. At the same time,
the results will be astonishing to any-
one who has never used it before.

These claims of ours are not merely
on paper. They are borne out by the
testimonials from which we quote, rep-
resenting the experience of amateurs,
florists, growers, and scientific men in
England, France, Germany, Holland,
Denmark, our own country, and, in
fact, practically every part of the civil-
ized world. To try Jadoo Fibre and
Liquid is to use them, — to use them is
to become their firm friend. Since May,
1S97, we have received testimonials
from all parts of the United States.
Jadoo Fibre and Liquid, as well as
plants grown in them, have been
awarded prizes as follows:

National Chrysanthemum Society,
London, England, November, 1895.

Devon and Exeter Horticultural So-
ciety.

Torquay Horticultural Society.

Liverpool Horticultural Society.

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, Lon-
don.

New Orleans Horticultural Society,
November 1896; 11 first and 3 second
prizes.

Exeter Horticultural Society, April,
1897.

Bordeaux Agricultural College, June,
1S97.

Society of American Florists, Provi-
dence, R. I., August, 1897, (honorable
mention and recommendation for
trial J.

The Monmouth County Horticultural
Society. September, 18&7:
First Prize for 6 Specimen Crotons.
First Prize for Best Center Piece for

Table.
First Prize for G Specimen Plants of

Dracaenas.
Special Certificate of Merit for 6 Phry-
nium Variegatum.

Special Certificate of Merit for Rustic
Work.

Society of Vine Culture, Cognac,
France, September, 1897.

Durban and Coast Agricultural Soci-
ety. South Africa, September, 1897.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Philadelphia, November, 1S97:
10 First Prizes for Chrysanthemums.
1 Second and 1 Third Prize for Chry-
santhemums.
3 Prizes for Crotons.
1 First Prize for Asparagus Sprengerii.
1 Second Prize for Asparagus Spren-
gerii..
1 Special Prize for Dracaenas.
1 Prize for Window Box filled with Or-
namental Foliage Plants.

Bordeaux, France, November, 1897:
Silver Medal for Chrysanthemums.

Birmingham, England, (Bingley
Hall), November, 1897: Special Certi-
ficate of Merit for Jadoo Fibre and Li-
quid, and First Prize for Cyclamens.

The Pennrock Co., Wilmington, Del.,
Winners of the largest Prize at the
Exhibition of Pennsylvania Horticul-
tural Society (November, 1897), say:

"In regard to your inquiry about Ja-
doo Liquid and Fibre we beg to state
that we used it this last season with
good results. We grew our exhibition
plants of Chrysanthemums, which took
first prize- at the Pennsylvania show,
in soil up to ten-inch pots. In those
sized pots the plants became very sick
and all the leaves turned yellow. We
then shifted them into Jadoo Fibre,
and the result was simply wonderful.
The plants quickly regained lost vigor
and the leavec gradually assumed their
natin-al green color. On becoming pot-
bound, we used the liquid twice a week,
and this was all the fertilizer we used.
We have had excellent results also with
Asparagus Sprengerii, Crotons and
large Ferns, grown in the Fibre, and
shall u.se it more extensively hereaf-
ter."

The following is a list of plants
grown in Jadoo Fibre or watered with
Jadoo liiquid, that were awarded prizes
at the last exhibition of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society:

CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Plants — 6
plants, 6 varieties, single stem. First
Prize to Pennrock Co., Wilmington,
Del.

SPECIMEN PLANT, white, not
above 11-inch pot. First Prize to Wm.
Robertson, gardener to John W. Pep-
per, Esq., Jenkintown. This plant had
84 large blooms, with fine foliage all
along the stems down into the 1.3-inch
pot, and was raised in Jadoo Fibre ami
watered with Jadoo Liquid.

SPECIMEN PLANT, any other color,
(Pink), not above 14-inch pot. Second
Prize to Wm. Robertson, gardener to
John W. Pepper, Esq., Jenkintown.
This had 82 blooms and foliage all
alon.g the stem.

SIX PLANTS, Pink, one variety.
First Prize to Pennrock Co., Wilming-
ton, Del.

SIX PLANTS, Crimson, one variety.
First Prize to Pennrock Co., Wilming-
ton, Del.

CUT FLOWERS— Chrysanthemums
— Six Blooms, Pink, one variety named.
F'rst Prize to Pennrock Co.
Six Blooms, one variety named. First

Prize to Pennrock Co.
Six Blooms, White, one variety nan\Kd.

First Prize to Wm. Robertson.

Grown in bench in Jadoo Fil're

aud Avatered with pure water.
Six Fiooms, Pink, one variety named.

I'irst Prize to Wm. RobertoOii.

Grown in bench in Jadoo Filire.
THREE VASES, 12 Blooms eacn, one
white, one yellow, one any other color,
distinct varieties, named for the "Cas-
tle Knoll Prize," to Pennrock Co.

SIX BLOOMS, any other color, one
variety named. First Prize to Wm.
Robertson. Grown in Jadoo Fibre.

CROTONS, Display of 12 plants, 12
varieties. First Prize to Robert Craig.
Second Prize to John A. Shellem, of
Philadelphia. Mr. Craig told our Mr.
Hamburger that the largest of these
plants were grown In Jadoo Fibre.
Mr. Shellem's weie also grown in Ja-
doo Fibre.

CROTONS— Specimen Plant — First
Prize to John A. Shellem. This plant
was grown in Jadoo Fibre with admix-
ture of soil.

ASP.A.RAGUS SPRENGERII— Hang-
ing Basket. First Prize to Pennrock
Co. Second Prize to John A. Shellem.
Both grown in Jadoo Fibre.

DRACAENAS — Special premium to
John A. Shellem for collection of Dra-
caenas. These were grown in Jadoo
Fibre with admixture of soil.

Window box filled with ornamental
foliage plants for house decorations.
Prize to Pennrock Co.

Were we to say all the good things
that could be said about Jadoo Fibre
and Liquid, or were we even to reprint
all the good things that others have
said about them, we would have to use
space many times larger than this. We
can only echo the advice of the Society
of American Florists, — try them. As
the price list shows, they are not ex-
pensive. A small trial package means
a small outlay, but the returns in sat-
isfaction, plant health, and monetary
profit, — if this latter is a consideration
to you. — will more than repay you. We
have no fear of the results if you give
them a fair trial, — you will simply be-
come another of their host of friends.

Hornellsville, N. Y., Dec. 7, 1897.

I have seen plants on exhibition at
the Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and!
London shows, but I have yet to see
plants grown in geranium pots equal
to those of which I send photographs^

The plants were grown by me for
Mr. W. A. Wettlin, by whom I am em-
ployed. They were not grown for ex-
hibition, but merely to test the value of
"Jadoo," and were not given extra at-
tention.

The single stem plant was struck in
Jadoo Fibre and flowered in a 3-inch
pot, — the photographer makes it ap-
pear a 5-inch pot; he also is, to blamie

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391

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■ SPECIMEN PLANT GROWN IN JADOO. I

" The illustration is from a photograph of a specimen plant of 'Miss Florence Pullman,' grown in Jadoo Fibre by William ^

Robertson, gardener for John W. Pepper, Esq., Jcnkintown, Pa., and shown by him at the exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horti- g

cultural Society, November 9 to 13 last. He received first prize for it in the class calling for best specimen plant, white. The g

plant had 84 blooms, averaging 6 inches in diameter, the specimen itself measuring about six feet through, each stem being well g

foliaged right down to the pot." ^,

CHRYSANTHEMUM MISS FLORENCE PULLMAN,

Mr. Robertson gives his method of treatment as follows :

" The cutting was struck in January and put in a 4-inch pot about the first of February. Five weeks later it was shifted into
a 6-inch pot ; in May being given another shift into an 8-inch pot, in pure Jadoo Fibre. Later shifts were made, in the same
material, and about August I the plant received its final shift into a 13-inch pot, in which it was exhibited. When the buds were
set I started watering with Jadoo Liquid according to directions about twice a week, gradually increasing the strength until the
blooms were half developed, when a little of the Liquid in a much weakened form was given. Altogether I used about half "a
gallon of the Liquid on the plant."

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for the unsightly stake, as the plant
never had a support until it reached his
hands. It may interest you to know
that "Jadoo" has given much satisfac-
tion, especially with Petunias, Gloxin-
ias, Rex Begonias and Asparagus; Cy-
clamens also seem to like it, but they
have not had a fair trial. Beside a
batch of Mums, which struck nicely, I
also had successful results in striking
Pelargoniums and a batch of Pandanus
Veitchii.

Respectfully,
(Signed.) James Power.
Care Wettlin.

Mr. LEONARD BROWN,

Hon. Sec. National Amateur Gar-
deners' Association.

Brentwood, England, 2nd Dec. 1897.

"I have used Jadoo Fibre with the
best results possible for Ferns, Cannas,
Arums, Hyacinths, Tulips, in fact, for
Bulbs of all sorts. I find the material
most suitable for spring flowering
Bulbs, as the pots get quite full of roots
before the top growth commences, a
condition that goes a long way to-
wards success. Lilies, too, have been
particularly good; not only did they
llower unusually well as regards both
size and colour, but the Bulbs are in a
splendid condition for next season. I
have also used Jadoo for propagating
from seed and cuttings with good re-
sults, seeds germinating very quickly
when sown on the fibre. I consider
.(adoo to be of the greatest assistance
to the Amateur, more particularly to
those who are engaged in business dur-
ing the day, as much less water is re-
quired, and consequently more time
can be given to other work."

Wyncote, Pa., Nov. 30, 1897.
The American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia,

Pa.

Gentlemen: — I have been using Ja-
doo for several months with great suc-
cess. Some of my Chrysanthemums
which won first prizes at the Exhibi-
tion of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society this November were grown in
Jadoo Fibre, and I noticed that the fo-
liage was much darker than in the oth-
ers, and clean to the bottom. My sin-
gle bloom Chrysanthemums are grown
in 4-inch pots, and measure six inches
from tip to tip.

I have a Ficus Variegata in Jadoo Fi-
bre in an 8-inch pot that measures five
feet six inches in height, and two feet
five inches across, and I consider it a
good specimen plant.

I have had excellent results with
Palms, and especially Ferns. With
Dracaenas and Crotons in a sickly con-
dition in earth, by putting them in Ja-
doo Fibre the result is extraordinary,

so that plants that I hitherto threw
away, I now save and make fine plants.
I find also that Jadoo Liquid is won-
derful in getting immediate results in
all plants, whether in earth or in Ja-
doo Fibre. I have Asparagus Spren-
gerii. Rex Begonias, Begonia Rubra,
Anthericum, Dieffenbachias, Dracae-
nas. Grevillea Robusta, Pandanus
Veitchii. Araucaria, all doing finely in
Jadoo Fibre. The Araucaria was dy-
ing and foliage falling off when I put
it in Jadoo Fibre, and it is now recov-
ering speedily and throwing out new
gro%vths. I also note that my Chry-
santhemums in Jadoo Fibre are much
fresher to take stock from than those
in earth. I can highly recommend the
Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid for the
above list of plants, all your claims be-
ing fully sustained as far as my ex-
perience has gone.

(Signed.) George Middleton,
Gardener for Mr. C. H. K. Curtis.

(Extract from "Success with Flowers,"
Dec. 1897.)

WONDERFUL RESULTS WITH

JADOO FBRE AND

JADOO LIQUID.

"The recent Exhibition of the Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society, at Hor-
ticultural Hall, Philadelphia, brought
forward some wonderful results ob-
tained from the use of Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid, the new potting mate-
rial and liquid fertilizer. After such
practical demonstrations of the real
merit of these new materials, there no
longer exists a doubt that they are de-
stined to play an important part in the
advance of floriculture, both as a re-
creative art, as well as from a lucrative
standpoint. Such results as were ob-
tained from their use at this Exhibition
stamped them at once as infinitely
more valuable than any other pot-
ting material or liquid fertilizer.
Flower lovers in general are ever ready
to welcome practical improvements
that will enable them to get better and
surer results from the plants they love.
It was a noticeable fact that the finest
flowers shown at the Exhibition re-
ferred to above were either grown in
Jadoo Fibre or watered with Jadoo Li-
quid."

(Extract from "The Weekly Florists'
Review," Dec. 2, 1897.

JADOO FIBRE.

"This substitute for soil in growing
plants seems to be meeting with much
favor with those who have given it a
trial. Many of the prize winning plants
and flowers at the recent Chrysanthe-
mum Show of the Pennsylvania Horti-
cultural Society, Philadelphia, were

grown in Jadoo Fibre, and the superb
Crotons shown at the Providence con-
vention by Robert Craig, Philadelphia,
were also grown in Jadoo. These Cro-
tons will linger long in the memory of
all who saw them. Perfection seems
the only word to apply to both growth
and coloring. Mr. Craig attributed his
success to the Jadoo Fibre in which
they were grown. It is certainly worthy
of a trial by every one who grows
plants and flowers."

(From "American Gardening" of June
12th, 1897.)

During the past year there has been
placed upon the market a new soil and
a new liquid manure, namely, "Jadoo
Fibre and Jadoo Liquid," and my ex-
perience in the use of them has con-
vinced me of their genuine merit. For
some years I have had charge of an ex-
tensive commercial establishment in
the city of Philadelphia, and to meet
the sharp competition of to-day I have
been continually on the alert for that
something that will produce plants us
near perfection as possible, with the
least trouble and expense. I have found
it in Jadoo.

In one year, instead of using it Iiy
the pound, we are now using the fibre
by the ton, and the liquid, instead of
by the pint, by the hogshead. All our
decorative palms and also those for the
market, are potted in "Jadoo." The
root and top growth is 100 per cent bet-
ter than we ever had them in ordinary
soil; they keep moist for days at a
time, are light and cleanly to handle,
and that means much when you have
an extensive decorating trade.

In the past we lost many plants from
the drying out process they received in
hot, dry rooms; now they come back
moist and fresh as the day they are
sent out, which means a saving of
hundreds of dollars annually, both in
plants and pots, as the pots used are
much smaller when Jadoo is employed.

During the present season I have
used it for germinating all my seeds,
such as Petunias, Lobelias, Aralias, Ar-
disia, Grevilleas, Thunbergias, Phlos:,
Asters, Begonias, Gloxinias, Verbenas
and so on. and I find it admirably
adapted for the purpose. It is so fine
and light that the most delicate seeds
push through it with ease, and so re-
tentive of moisture that when wat-
ered upon the date the seed is sown,
will be found sufficiently moist until
they are well up; and if pricked out of
the seed boxes into Jadoo there is no
danger of the plants wilting; they take
to it and grow immediately, even if
placed directly in the sun. Something
which cannot be claimed for the most
carefully prepared soil. When you are
ready to place them in pots they lift
from the boxes with a fine ball of
fibrous roots and Jadoo.

All our spring bedding plants have
grown better, bloomed better, and what
is more, were all ready to sell from ten

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proper proportions. Shifting into a ten-inch pot, half Jadoo and half soil was used, and for the final shift pure Jadoo. The plant
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to fourteen days earlier than those
which I grew for comparison in pre-
pared loam.

Outside of Europe I have never seen
really good Tuberous Begonias; this
year I potted them all tip in Jadoo and
they are magnificeut to-day — large
flowers of fine color and immense foli-
age— just as I love to see them, and
they are selling rapidly. Our only re-
gret is that we did not grow more of
them.

The Gloxinias are coming along in
the same manner, and Fuchsias grow
and bloom in it in fine style. Picus elas-
tica has the size and dark green to the
foliage not obtainable with ordinary
soil. You say roses require a heavy
soil; that is the general opinion and
practice, I know, but I can show you
President Carnot rose growing in Ja-
doo, and foliage, stem and flower attest
its superiority over heavy soil. Cro-
tons flourish and color immediately
they are removed from the cutting
bench.

Last Easter week saw our Hydran-
geas unsurpassed, if equalled, in Phil-
adelphia. I attribute it to Jadoo Li-
quid applied once a week — one part
liquid to forty-eight parts clear water.
It is without doubt the cheapest and
most efficient, and what is more, saf-
est, liquid fertilizer on the market to-
day. All the species of Asparagus
make a rich growth in Jadoo, and for
hanging baskets it is unsurpassed.

To the amateur I would say, grow all
your plants in Jadoo. It is cleanly to
handle and you don't have to stand
over it with a watering pot. You can
go away for a day and come back and
find them moist and fresh — not dried
out and dead or permanently injured,
as has been too often your experience
with soil, and during the winter
months in rooms heated with hot, dry
air you will find that Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid is all I have found them
to be.

James S. Reid.

Philadelphia, Pa.

(Extract from the "Florists' Ex-
change," Sept. 25th, 1897.)

EXPERIENCE WITH JADOO.

"In the early part of 1896 I was the
recipient of a new soil (if I may so
term it), called "Jadoo Fibre," and
along with the fibre was a quart of
liquid manure, called "Jadoo Liquid."
(Jadoo, I think, is the Hindustanee
word for Magic), and accompanying
the goods was the request to subject
them to a fair trial. To speak the
truth, I was rather sketptical of Its use-
fulness as a medium in which to grow
plants, even though it had the unani-
mous endorsements of many noted hor-
ticulturists at home and abroad. Hav-
ing the appearance of fibrous peat, I
resolved to grow a few palms, ferns
and pandanus in it, and carefully watch
developments. In a few weeks the
plants I had placed in Jadoo, by their

clean vigorous growth, clearly dem-
onstrated its superiority over soil pre-
pared in the usual way for such plants.
After the pots were well filled with
roots, I applied Jadoo Liquid, in the
propiiitions of one part liquid to 48
parts clear water, and these few plants
continued to flourish, when under or-
dinary conditions a shift to a larger
pot would be imperative. My employer
and myself were fully convinced of the
great merit of this new introduction,
and the result of our conviction was
the placing of an order for a larger
quantity of Jadoo P'ibre and a hogs-
head of Jadoo Liquid, and from that
day we began to use it in earnest.

"Some growers assert that it is un-
necessary to use a compost of peat
loam and sand in which to .grow palm?,
ferns, and kindred subjects of the
stovehouse. My experience has taught
me different, and the most successful
growers of palms and ferns that I know
to-day say such a compost is necessary.
But since the introduction of Jadoo
Fibre, I have abandoned peat and sand
as too costly and use the flbre almost
exclusively. My reasons for so doing
are: It requires no preparation, being
always ready for use, it retains mois-
ture tor a mucft longer period, it en-
courages better root action, and as a
natural sequence the top growth is bet-
ter, larger leaves of strong texture and
deep green color, offering greater resis-
tance to insects; it does not become
sour or soggy. I find Jadoo admirably
adapted for decorative plants of every
description. They keep moist and fresh
for days at a time in rooms heated to
a high temperature by steam or hot
air, whereas those giown in soil dry
out very rapidly under those condi-
tions, and soon become unsightly and
unfit for decorating. Such is the ex-
perience of all who decorate to any ex-
tent with plants. I have used 'Jadoo'
very successfully for hanging baskets
and vases in cemeteries, plant boxes for
windows and porches. It retains the
moisture for a long time in situations
exposed to the direct rays of the sun.

"I use it entirely for germinating
seeds of every kind grown in a green-
house. The surface never becomes
hard or caked, and the most delicate
seeds can push their way through it,
besides it contains no weeds; and it
seems to be free from fungus of any
kind whatever.

"We have not yet commenced to
grow orchids, but when the time comes
for us to do it, Jadoo Fibre will be my
choice of material in which to grow
them. Throughout the past winter and
spring I used Jadoo for our Hydran-
geas, Begonias, both tuberous and
fibrous rooted. Gloxinias, Crotons,
Geraniums, Fuchsias, Ficus, Pandanus,
Lilies, Roses, Carnations, and the host
of other plants usually grown by the
commercial florist, and it proved all
that was claimed for it by the introdu-
cer, the plants grown in Jadoo being
uniformly superior to those grown mi
ordinary loam.

"Our Hydrangeas were especially fine

at Easter; to them I applied Jadoo Li-
quid once a week from the time the
buds set until they began to assume
color, with the result that the flower
heads were of immense size; conse-
quently we sold them all. My method
of application is as follows: I have a
tank in each house; I flll each tank
with liquid and water and then apply
through the Kinney pump at the rate
of 16 to 1, maintaining the correct pro-
portions of 48 to 1. I find it a cheap,
efficient and safe liquid manure, which
will give equally good results when ap-
plied to soil.

"In using Jadoo Fibre care should be
taken to use smaller pots than you
would naturally use for soil, and be-
cause of its spongy nature it requires
to be packed firmly around the roots
of all plants. Lastly, use common sense
when watering, for I find it the easiest
thing in the world to give it too much."
"James S. Reid."

(Extract from "American Gardening,"

Sept. 4, 1S07.

JADOO FIBRE AND LIQUID.

"To tlie Editor of American Garden-
ing:

"The workings of the human mind
are siinil.-ir among all the sons (and
daughters) of Adam. We read an ad-
vertisement for months, for years per-
haps, without taking in its full signi-
fication. Suddenly we are seized with
the tcinidation to prove the merits of
tlie advertised article, and we send
our order forthwith. The above bit of
philosophy is introductory to the story
of an amateur's experience with Jadoo
Fibre and Jadoo I/iquid.

"The word 'Jadoo' was graven on m.v
mind from having seen it in this paper
every week for months. In the earl.v
part of July the thought struck me
suddenly that I ought to give it a trial.
1 sent for a 120-pound bale of the Fibre
and a 2-gallon can of the Liquid. Just
at the time I received them, I also re-
ceived from Costa Rica some tubers
of fancy Caladiums which a friend
sent me, thinking they were something
indigenous to that country. Packed in
wet spliaguum. they had made during
their two or three weeks' journey a
frail, sickly gmwth of about three or
four inches. Two of the tubers were
planted in rich soil and four in the
Jadoo Fibre. Those planted in the
Fibre immediately grew, the sickly
white growth changing quickly to
healthy green, handsome spotted
leaves. Those in the soil made no ad-
ditional growth, and finally died down
entirely. I thought they were dead,
but they sprouted again, and are now
growing well, but not so freely as those
in the Fibre.

"A Latania borbonica had been per-
ishing for years from inanition, or
some other occult cause, until it had
dwindled down to nothing, and naught
but a single point of green could be

JANUARY 27,

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

395

discovered. On shaking it out of the
soil, I found that every trace of root
was gone. I immediately potted it in
the Fibre. It picked up from that mo-
ment, and while the improvement is so
slow as to he almost inperceptible. yet
It really has made a new growth of at
least two or throe inches. My hired
man is exceedingly pleased with it as
a potting medium for Ferns.

"The cost of the Fibre renders its use
impossible in the open border; al-
though I wrapped the roots of some
Crotons and Geraniums in it and plant-
ed them in the ground in the same bed
as others, I cannot say that I notice
any advantage in so doing.

"The .Tadoo Liquid appears to be re-
markably concentrated, and it must
be diluted forty-eight times. This I
have used alx)ut twice a week for
plants in the open ground, in tubs, and
in pots.

"Conditions vary so much in garden-
ing that it is impossible to attribute
to any one cause given results. My
opinion is that for Roses in open
ground this IJquid is veiy beneficial.
For soft wooded plants and those
grown in i>its or tubs, there seems .1
possibility of its turning some of the
lower leaves yellow, even diluted as
freely as the alxive. Whether that re-
sult with tuberous Begonias. Abuti-
lons, and some other plants, was due
to the use of the liquid, or to other
causes, I cannot positively say, how-
ever.

"My feelings in the matter may be
summed up as follows: Every plant
that 1 have in the house this winter
shall be ixjtted in .Tadoo Fibre. It is
clean to handle, light in weight, and
will no doubt obviate bringing into
the house many eggs of insects found
in garden soil. Retaining moisture it
obviates the necessity of watering so
often, ."^s it never bakes or gets mat-
ted, all my seeds shall be sown in it
in the spring in boxes. For this pur-
pose it is necessary to sift it. Ama-
teurs should give it a trial. Perhaps
more anon on this subject.

"L. C. U .Jordan, N. J,"

<Extract from "Success With Flow-
ers." Oct. 1897.)

OF INTEREST TO FLOWER
GROWERS EVERY-
WHERE.

"We call the attention of our readers
to Jadoo Fibre and .Jadoo Liquid, for
we believe they fill a long-felt want.
We have tried them and the results
have proven that they will do what is
■claimed for them. .\s many as thirty
different earth mixtures are required
for the different varieties of plants
that are grown. To the amateur gar-
dener it is next to impossible to know
just what ingredients are necessai"y to

combine with the soil to get the desired
results, while with ,Tadoo Fibre you
have only one material to deal witli,
and that is ready for use, and so clean
that you need not soil your hands.
Other advantages are that it is very
light, requires less watering, and all
kinds of plants seem to thrive in it.
.Tadoo Liquid is a safe and cheap
Liquid Fertilizer that can be used on
plants grown in soil or Jadoo Fibre.
They are both very strongly endorsed
in England and France, while in this
country the endorsations received since
their introduction this spring are sim-
ply marvelous. Our advice is, corre-
spond with the American Jadoo Co.,
get their testimonials and prices, then
do just as we did^ — purchase a small
quantity of each and try them, — and
we know you will he delighted with the
results obtained."

(From "The American Florist." April
24, 1807.)

JADOO FffiRE.

It only nne-lialf of what is claimed
for this new potting material and fer-
tilizer is true it is indeed an introduc-
tion of great value. From all accounts
it appears to already have gained the
good will of many prominent growers
in England and elsewhere, and now
that it is formally introduced and is
to be manufactured in this country
American horticulturists will no doubt
give it the advantage of an impartial
trial, and its value in various direc-
tions is likely to receive practical dem-
onstration. From a number of well
known florists in Philadelphia who
have been experimenting with the ma-
terial testimonials of interest have
been received. At Julius Wolff's it has
given astonishing results in its invig-
orating influence on root and top
growth in foliage and flowering plants
and ferns, and at Robert Craig's its
effect on crotons and Pandanus utilis
in comparison with other plants potted
at the same time in ordinary soil is
very marked. In striking cuttings and
seed germinating, it appears also to
have demonstrated its usefulness al-
ready.

Of one thing there can be no question
that its lightness, cleanliness and re-
tentiveness of moisture make it far
preferable to soil for hanging baskets
and for plants that are to be used in
dishes and jardinieres for table or
mantel decoration. Mr. Craig has a lot
of four hundred Asparagus Sprengerii
planted in this material in hanging
baskets, and they are making a re-
markable growth. Pres. Camot roses
at the same place which were shifted
from thumb pots four weeks ago are
now handsome plants in 4-inch pots
well filled with roots. A bench of
Crotons planted in Jadoo are being
grown for exhibition at the Providence
exhibition next August.

(From the "Florists' Exchange," May
2nth, 1S97.)

JADOO FIBRE AND LIQUID.

I think I was one of the first to try
these substances in America. I have
used them on almost every kind of
plant that will do in this climate, from
Geraniums to Orchids, Everything
potted in the "Fibre" comes fully up
to what is claimed for it. The growth
is very rapid, the colors in flowering
plants being much brighter than when
the plants are grown in soil. Ferns
do well in it. They grow vei-y quickly
and make very long fronds.

My experience with "Jadoo" is that
all kinds of plants make twice as many
roots in it as they do in earth; in f.act,
I think it would be hard to say what
would not grow in it.

I used it last year on some stove
plants, and so satisfied was I with the
results that this year I have used noth-
ing else but "Jadoo." It saves a great
deal of watering. In using it I find it
is almost impossible to pot too firmly.
If the "Fibre" is dry I always dampen
it; you can pot firmer by doing this.
I give good drainage to all plants.

It is very good to mix charcoal and
sand with it. Give the plants a good
watering after jiotting and subsequent-
ly be very careful not to overwater. for
if you do the plants will stand and go
back. If used in a riglit way and at
the right time the "Liquid" will soon
speak for itself.

It is a simple article to use, but like
many other new things you must un-
derstand something about it before you
get the best results.

Harry Papworth.

New Orleans. La.

(From the "Florists' Exchange," July
17, 1S97.)

PLANTS GROWN IN JADOO.

"On Thursday last Henry F. Michell
had at his store an exhibition of plants
grown in Jadoo Fibre and watered with
Jadoo Liquid, most conspicuous among
the lot being a splendid lot of Gloxinias
in five and six-inch pots, which were
grown by Julius Wolff, Jr. These were
all well-flowered and of brilliant col-
ors. The bulbs were started in boxes
in March, being covered with Jadoo,
were potted in April and watered with
the Jadoo Liquid all along. Among
the other plants growing in Jadoo was
a nice lot shown by Robert Craig.
There were some very good Crotons,
an Areca Lutescens, a Cocos Weddeli-
ana, Pandanus Utilis, a basket of As-
paragus Sprengerii and a Carnot rose.
These were all in splendid condition.
Henry F. Michell has already sold
over five tons of Jadoo at retail."

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The Weekly Florists' Review,

JANUARY 27. 1S98.

(Extract from "The Florists' Ex-
change," Dec. 25, 1S97.)

JADOO.

"The American Jadoo Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa., sends us some literature on
the subject of their specialty, includ-
ing a report on results with Jadoo in
France, and Jadoo Liquid and Fibre
for market gardening purposes. It ap-
pears that some very satisfactory re-
sults have been obtained in France,
by viticulturists and others, from
the use of these substances. The
pamphlet treating on the adaptability
of Jadoo Fibre and Liquid for market
gardening purposes gives some practi-
cal pointers worth knowing. It is
averred that by the use of Jadoo Fibre
a gain of two weeks can be made in
getting truck to market. The popular-
ity of the Jadoo materials in other
lands may be learned from the sub-
joined extract from a letter sent us by
the president of the company, Mr. S.
Hamburger:

" ' We have been advised that the
Austrian Government has ordered ten
tons of Jadoo Fibre for experimenting
in viticulture and two tons for exper-
imenting with tobacco. In two years
the trade in France has grown so large
that the Jadoo Company, of England,
has been compelled to erect a factory
at Bordeaux to supply the French de-
mand; their factory at Teignmouth,
with a capacity of six tons of Fibre and
500 gallons of liquid per day. being
taxed to its fullest capacity to supply
the English demand.' "

Palm Villa, New Orleans, March 17,

1897.

You ask what results we have had
with "Jadoo" Fibre and Liquid in con-
nection with Palms and Ferns. So
far everytliing has done better and
with less trouble than we have ever
had before. The Ferns make extraor-
dinary roots, as well as top growth;
they make longer fronds and better
color in "Jadoo." Palms do much bet-
ter in it than in soil. I have tried it on
rare and choice plants only. The
Palms in it make larger leaves and bet-
ter color. In all establishments where
stove plants are grown I would strong-
ly recommend "Jadoo;" it brings out
their true color. Everything I have
tried in "Jadoo" Fibre and Liquid have
given more than satisfactory results. I
would be pleased if you would ship me
by Morgan Line, 6 sacks of "Jadoo"
Fibre and 20 gallons of Liquid as soon
as possible, and oblige

Yours truly,

Harry Papworth,

Gardener to Mrs. T. G. Richardson.

(Mrs. Richardson is said to own the
finest private collection of Palms and
Ferns in the United States.;

HARRY PAPWORTH,

Palm ViUa.

Second and Prytania Streets, New Or-
leans, Nov. 17th, 1896.

I have made a thorough test of 'Ja-
doo Fibre" and "Liquid" this last six
months with plants, namely. Chry-
santhemums, Dracaenas, Anthuriums,
Marantas, Palms, etc., and all I can say
is I do not think there is anything on
the market that will give such practi-
cal results as "Jadoo Liquid" and ' Fi-
bre."

At our Chrysanthemum Show last
week, I won five first prizes out of six
entries. These plants were all gi'own
with "Jadoo Liquid."

Some of my twelve-inch specimen
plants were grown in "Jadoo." Most
of my six-inch plants were grown in
"Jadoo Fibre." I exhibited six large
specimen plants of a variety that I
never thought much of before until this
year. These six plants won the First
Prize with strong competition, and
they were pronounced to be the only
true pink in the exhibition. They were
all fed with "Jadoo Liqui.l ' orly.

The leaves on the Anthuriums I ex-
hibited were all very large and a good
color, greatly admired; all grown in
"Jadoo."

The Judges' verdict was, "Jadoo is a
good thing."

Id my report to the Florists' Ex-
change, N. Y., I have mentioned "Jadoo
Fibre." I won eleven First Prizes
and three Second out of fourteen en-
tries at the show, with the aid of "Ja-
doo."

ROBERT CRAIG,

Florist.

(Vice President Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Society.)

Forty-ninth and Market Streets, West
Philadelphia. Pa., Nov. 30th, 1890.
We tried Ferns. Cyclamens, Palms
and Crotons in "Jadiio." We could
notice no better growth in the three
first named than when grown in our
ordinary compost, bnt the Crotons did
do surprisingly well, making very
large, vigorous plants in comparatively
small jiots. I w.'iiit to try more of it.
if not too expensive. What is it worth
by the ton?

Roaiing Spring. Pa., Oct. 19th, 1807.
The American Jadoo Co.

Gentlemen:— I received the box of
Jadoo Fibre .von sent nie some time
ago. and am greatl.v pleased with it.

I have been experimenting for some
.years to find a tirst-class medium in
which to germinate the Cupid sweet

peas for bedding stock, but with in-
different success, until I tried the Ja-
doo Fibre, which I find to be a per-
fect medium. Every seed planted in
it germinated, and the seedlings are
flourishing finely.

I have also tested it for Ferns, and
Palms in my house, and with the Ja-
doo Liquid added, they are already
showing a great improvement. 1
shall take great pleasure in recom-
mending the Jadoo Fibre and Liquid
for the above pmijoses.

Respectfully,
(Signed.) Sam. A. Hamilton,
Sweet Pea Expert.

LARGEST HORTICULTURAL

ESTABLISHMENT IN

AMERICA.

New Rochelle, N. Y., May 18th, 1897.

Messrs. Siebrecht & Son say: "We
have just received the last shipment
of 'Jadoo.' We must say without
doubt it is the grandest material for
potting Palms, Orchids and Stove
Plants ever introduced. We have tried
everything in the market and have
failed to find its equal. We notice the
difference in the growth of everything
— broader foliage, strong growth, and
of a beautiful dark green foliage."

E. B. MARTER, Jr.

Vegetable Plant Grower.

Burlington, N. J., Nov. 12, 1896.
I tried the sample sent me of "Jadoo
Fibre" and "Liquid" with Tomatoes,
Cabbage, Pepper and Egg Plants, and
will say they all grew very well after
being transplanted and treated with
your "Jadoo."

E. T. DENHAM. Florist.
Dealer in Bulbs and Choice Plants,

Pansies a Specialty.

16 Marshall Avenue, Gloversville, N.

Y., June, 28, 1897.
The American Jadoo Co.

Having given your Jadoo Fibre a
trial since the middle of May. I find it
answers all my expectations. My
Palms and Ferns are looking very well,
and my seedlings of Grevillea Robusta
are growing amazingly In it. I have
potted a choice lot of seedling Chry-
santhemums in the Fibre and they are
doing splendidly. The Geranium cut-
tings struck very quick, in fact I am
satisfied that it is a very good thing
for florists.

Yours very respectfully,

(Signed.) E. T. Denham.

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33G West Franklin Street, German-
town, Philadelphia, April 2d, 1897.

I want to tell you my experience
with "Jadoo," which I have used on
some plants since Feb. 29th. The box
I got from you then was so small that
I could only put a few plants in it, so
I decided to use it for those that were
almost done for. I had an Orange Tree
that had no leaves and one-half of it
was entirely without life, a Be-
gonia in the same condition, two
(2) Geranium Slips that have been
all winter without showing a sin-
gle new leaf and barely keeping
alive. I planted these in "Jadoo" Fi-
bre, and now the plants are all healthy
and both Geraniums have had flowers.
I also had two (2) Maiden Hair Ferns
which had died down; one of these I
planted in "Jadoo" Fibre, and the
other I left in earth, kept them to-
gether in the same room and watered
them both well. The one in "Jadoo"
is almost luxuriant now, while the
other has but little life in it. and what
it has, it got from being trimmed. I
had an Umbrella Plant, which was al-
most dead after trimming. I did not
have enough Fibre for it, but watered
it with "Jadoo" Liquid (48 to 1), and
now it has a dozen or more leaves and
stalks, and the leaves are all green
all the way to the tips, a thing which
is rare for that plant when grown in
a house heated with hot, dry air, as
most houses are.

I have within a few days planted
two (2) Palms in "Jadoo" Fibre, and
am going to get some more from you
for a Rubber Plant and a few others,
and will let you know of the results.

Many people despair of keeping
plants in their houses in winter, but
I think "Jadoo" solves the question.

Very sincerely yours,

(Signed.) Saml. S. Sadtler.

Mrs. E. S. Starr, editress of the
"Farm and Garden," "The Dairy and
Apiary" and "Forestry" Departments
of the "Public Ledger," of Philadel-
phia, says, under date of June 7th,
1897:

"For house plants in pots, hanging
baskets and window boxes, the Jadoo
Liquid is an incompar.ible food — a
minimum quantity giving an exceed-
ingly rapid and vigorous development.

"I could have answered some months
ago for the wonderfully rapid growth,
but was not sure that it would prove
to be healthy as well. I find nothing
to be desired, as the seemingly in-
creased resistant power of the cell re-
sulting from the vigor induced by the
food renders the plant fed with it free
from blight and other fungous attacks.

"I am Indeed well pleased with my
experience with the Jadoo Liquid. The
Fibre I did not have the chance to test,
as some one appropriated the sample
sent to me."

David Rust, Secretary Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society, says:

"Last spring I received from you
samples of 'Jadoo Fibre' and 'Liquid.'
I tried the 'Jadoo Fibre' with a large
plant of the White Oleander and also
with several plants of flowering Be-
gonias. The plants have done much
better than they would have done in
common soil. They have made a re-
markable root growth. The foliage
has been more profuse and very
healthy; they have also flowered free-
ly and the flowering season has been
prolonged. Another very good fea-
ture has been that the plants required
less water than they would have done
if grown in soil.

"I am now trying the 'Jadoo Liquid'
on plants growing in the house, on
which I will report at a later date."

December 4th, 1896.

A. P. SCHONEMAN.

1934 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia,
Nov. 12th, 1896.

Your favor of the 9th inst received.
After a full and ample trial of the "Ja-
doo Fibre" and "Liquid," the best tes-
timony is that they are just what the
name implies — magic. All the plants
on which I used the "Liquid" respond-
ed after three days' application, stimu-
lated in color and growth. On a ten-
year-old Pandanus (particularly slow
growth), to which the "Liquid" was
applied five weeks, developed more
advancement than it would have ac-
quired in two seasons, to the delight
of my family and the surprise of the
florist. A Cordelina (semi-orchid)
hanging plant has grown so profusely
that I have loaned it to the florist for
exhibition purposes.

I find, also, that it is a comptete de-
stroyer of plant lice and all insect life:
even scales on Palms disappear it
washed with the "Liquid."

As far as the "Fibre" goes, I only
experimented with two drooping
plants, and in two days they showed
renewed vigor and are now of good,
fine appearance. I am pleased to add
my testimony as to the remarkable
quality of "Jadoo Fibre" and "Liquid."
and am ready at all times to exhibit
my plants to your friends.

GEO. GOEBEL, M. D.

(Vice President Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Society.)

1601 Columbia Ave., Philadelphia,
Nov. 23, 1896.

By your kindness I have been the
recipient of a quantity of "Jadoo," and

since spring have given it an earnest
trial, and the results which I have ob-
tained have been most satisfactory,
both for propagating as well as admix-
ture to soil, and must say that it was
a surprise to me to see how rapid cut-
tings rooted and with what progress
plants attained growth.

Another feature was that soil mixed
with "Jadoo" retained moisture for a
long period of time and remained
sweet, and it is therefore with pleasure
that I would add my endorsement to
"Jadoo."

J. HAGUE.

Gilroy, Cal., Nov. 9th, 1896.

Acknowledging past favors from you,
I now beg to say that I have distribu-
ted a large portion of the "Jadoo"
which I received from you some
months ago. I have had it in constant
use since its arrival at the Vineyard
and Orchard Home here.

The persons who have tried it coin-
cide with my opinion as to its value.
We are all agreed that it can by proper
methods have a large sale here. So
satisfied am I that I am prompted now
to enter into a correspondence with
you with regards to the terms on which
you would appoint me your exc'usive
agent for the Pacific Coast.

M. W. McCLELLAN.

Lakewood, N. J.,

writes under date of Nov. 11, 1897: — "I
have some Pansy seed planted in Ja-
doo which is coming up finely, in about
half the time it took in earth last
year."

New York. Oct. 22, 1897.

American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Gentlemen: — Please send me one bag
of your Jadoo Fibre. It is one of the
best preparations I have ever used for
Palms and Ferns.

Yours truly,

(Signed.) James C. Menair.

Address, Bogota, Bergen Co., N. J.

Extract from letter of N. F. Peck.
Hartford, Ct, of Oct. 27, 1897:— "I am
using Jadoo, thus far, with much pleas-
ure. I find it useful not only alone but
in many combinations."

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IN -JADOO" FIBRE.

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In sowing seeds in "Jadoo" Fibre
an even surface must first be obtained,
either by sifting the "Jadoo" Fibre, or
by putting a little fine soil or sand on
the top of it.

Seed properly sown in "Jadoo" Fibre
is certain to come up. Every single
seed will germinate, provided it has
life in it when sown.

Necessity for Ceanliness in Pots.

It is especially desirable that the
pots used should be perfectly clean, as
otherwise the roots adhere to the pots,
and the great advantage of the "root
action" of "Jadoo" Fibre is spoilt by
their getting broken when shifted to
fresh pots.

Potting.

Use pots in all cases two sizes smal-
ler than you would in earth.

In all cases use the "Jadoo" Fibre
just as you would earth, but press it
tight round the roots. It Fibre is fair-
ly moist the plant will not require
watering for three or four days, and
be very careful not to over-water af-
terwards. If by accident plants get
dry, soak them thoroughly by stand-
ing the pots in a tub of water with the
chill off. Use pots for the final shift
one-third less in size than if grown in
earth — i. e., if a ten-inch pot would
generally be used, put in a seven-inch
one.

If transplanting from earth to "Ja-
doo" Fibre, let the plant get fairly dry,
then shake oft as much earth as possi-
ble without injury to the roots, and
press the "Jadoo" Fibre firmly round
the roots.

Ferns.

Pot very tight, and with A. Farley-
ense and other delicate Ferns mix a
little sand with the "Jadoo" Fibre.

Primulas and Calceolarias.

It is better to use one-third loam
mixed with two-thirds "Jadoo" Fibre

for these plants, with a good sprink-
ling also of sand.

Liliums, Begonias, Hyacinths, in fact
all Bulbs, do splendidly in "Jadoo" Fi-
bre. Treat exactly as in earth.

Hard-Wooded Plants.

Such as Azaleas, Epacrls, Camelias,
etc., put the "Jadoo" Fibre very firm,
using a free admixture of sand.

Chrysanthemums.

Use "Jadoo" Fibre exactly as you
would earth. Last shift to be into 8-
inch or 9-inch pots. Do not fill these
further than two inches from the top
of pot till the buds are set, then fill
with "Jadoo" Fibre. When pots are
full of roots (not before), water with
dilute "Jadoo" Fibre, gradually in-
creasing its strength.

Carnations.

Mix sand freely with the "Jadoo"
Fibre. During the winter keep the pots
in cold frames with boards under them,
giving plenty of air, as a closed frame
is the cause of "spot" in Carnations.

Orchids.

Use "Jadoo" Fibre in the same pro-
portion as you would peat, with a lit-
tle sand, moss and charcoal mixed with
it. "Crock" the pots or baskets in the
usual way. Use no water till the plant
is established, and then sparingly,
about once a week or so, according to
circumstances. Dilute "Jadoo" Liquid
will be found specially adapted for
watering Orchids, especially aerial
ones.

It must be remembered both with Or-
chids and all other plants grown in
"Jadoo" Fibre, that over-watering is
the chief thing to be avoided.

Bedding Plants.

Lobelias, Petunias, and other sorts
raised from seed, should be pricked off
in boxes about two inches apart — they
should be hardened off towards the end

of May, when they can be divided and
"planted out" in beds for the summer.
No "check" whatever will be experi-
enced by the plants when treated in
this way, even if they are coming into
bloom when planted out, and if wa-
tered in the ordinary day, they will
flourish through the driest summer.

Lobelias and other annuals treated
in this way form a perfect mat of roots
in the boxes, which can be broken off
without the slightest injury to the
plants.

Cuttings.

Geraniums, etc., may be struck in
"Jadoo" Fibre, either in pots or boxes,
and usually root in half the time they
would in earth, and also root much
more strongly than in earth. If struck
in boxes, they can be cut out into balls
for bedding-out, when they will receive
no check even in the driest season.

Table Decoration.

"Jadoo" Fibre is specially adapted
for growing plants for table decoration.
They should be grown in pots a size
smaller than the china vases in which
they are to be put on the table, so that
they can be moved in and out of them
without injury to their roots. Plants
like Grevilleas can be kept in the
smaller sized pots for years in "Jadoo"
Fibre.

Window Boxes.

Grow the plants in pots in "Jadoo"
Fibre until they are in bloom or show-
ing their flower buds, then shake out
and place in boxes, filling up interstices
with "Jadoo" Fibre. The great advan-
tage of this is, that the window-boxes
look well at once, instead of waitin.g
for plants to get established. Plants
can be removed when out of bloom, and
exchanged for othei-s, without injuring
those that remain.

Hanging Baskets.

Treat just the same as window-boxes.
Besides being less than half the weight
of earth, they never drip, the water, be-
ing held as if in a sponge. This is
often found a great advantage.

In this and many other ways in
which "Jadoo" Fibre can be used, its
excessive cleanliness and lightness
make it invaluable. Even large pots
can be handled by ladies with ease; in
fact, it is an almost ideal material for
ladies.

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The Forcing Bed.

To raise uniform, strong and healtliy
plants for transplanting, the bed
should be prepared with finely divided,
moist Jadoo Fibre evenly distributed
and packed to the depth of about an
inch or more, according to the nature
of the plant.

If the seed is small, sow evenly and
not too thick, after which water it free-
ly, to wash the seeds well down into
the Jadoo.

Largfe Seeds

May be sown in the Jadoo either over
the surface or in drills, and given a
thin covering of Jadoo, well watered
afterwards.

Asparagus From Seed.

Sow into a thick bed of Jadoo Fibre.
cover with earth so that the Jadoo
Fibre may not come within four inches
of the surface. Asparagus will come to
full bearing one year sooner in Jadoo
Fibre than if the bed is made in the
ordinary way, and will give a much
larger yield.

Experience will soon show which
plants to grow in pure Jadoo Fibre
and which in Jadoo Fibre with loam
mixed; also the quantity to be used
and method of use. The chief point is
to have a small quantity of Jadoo Fi-
bre about the roots and covered with
earth. When the fruit or vegetable is
maturing, it is not amiss to water with
Jadoo Liquid, diluted, forty-eight parts
water to one part Liquid, gradually in-
creasing the strength to twenty-four to
one.

Cucumbers, Melons, Canteloupes,
Gtrons, Etc

Use half Fibre and half loam in the

hoies or drills and cover the seeds
with it. When well rooted, use Jadoo
Liquid, at first diluted forty-eight parts
water to one part Liquid and gradual-
ly increase the strength as the plants
are "set" with fruit to twenty-four to
one.

Mustard, Cress, Etc.

Sow in pure Jadoo and it will come
up perfectly clean with no dirt adher-
ing to the leaves.

Transplanting. Where Plants are
Large,

They can be taken up with a ball of
Jadoo attached to the roots. To this is
added a small handful of Jadoo firmly
packed about the roots in the hole and
covered with earth. This will feed the
plant through the strong root action it
produces, will prevent flagging after
transplanting, and will retain moisture
during the long drought.

Celery.

Sow in frames in Jadoo Fibre; when
planting out, put Jadoo Fibre at bot-
tom of trench; this greatly improves
clearness of skin and flavor.

When Plants are Very Small

Like Lettuce, the Jadoo should be
mixed with loam, into which the roots
can be pressed with the thumb and
covered.

Fruit Trees, Gtape Vines, Etc.

Imbed the roots well in Jadoo and
fill in with earth. This will enormous-
ly increase the fibrous roots on which
the fertility of the tree or vine mainly

depends. Mildew in grapevines is due
to drying out about the roots. Jadoo
will prevent it.

Fruit Trees in Pots.

Every species of fruit tree will give a
large return of fruit if grown in mod-
erate-sized pots in "Jadoo" Fibre, and
will require no feeding first year; after-
wards, use moderate amount of "Ja-
doo" Liquid, but not till the fruit is
set. In the case of Peaches and Nec-
tarines, keep them in a sheltered place
till the cold winds are over — covered,
if possible, with an old light — then
move to the sunniest part of the gar-
den. The lightness of "Jadoo" Fibre
makes this practicable.

Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants,

Etc., are treated in the same way.

Strawberries

Can be propagated as follows: Where
it is desired to put a plant, stamp a
hole in the earth with some tool that
will shape it something like a three-
inch flowerpot. Pack this hole full of
Jadoo and train a runner from parent
plant into it. It will take root and forra
a new and prolific plant.

Strawberries in Pots.

Root the runners in "Jadoo" Fibre;
make the first shift in half "Jadoo"
Fibre, half loam; afterwards use loam
entirely. Flavor will be greatly im-
proved by this, and even if the use of
"Jadoo" Fibre is confined to rooting
the runners only in it, a much stronger
crown will be formed than if the run-
ners are rooted in the usual way in
earth.

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Mix the Liquid in the proportion of 48 parts Water
to I part Liquid. Shake well before mixing, and al-
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SITUATION WANTED— By a practical flor-
ist and rose grower; specialty on fine
roses, carnations, mums, violets, etc.; good
designer; age, 38; best references. Address
W. G., care 164 E. Main street. Alliance, O.

■\\fANTED— At once, a good man for palms.
'' ferns and orchids. Send references. H.
P. Halle, 548 West Madison street. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— A gentleman thor-
oughly understanding every department
of the business, seeds, bulbs, plants and i ur-
sery stock, would like to represent some
good, reliable firm throughout New England,
either on salary or commission basis. A first-
class salesman. Apply Z. Z., care Florists'
Review.

Ci ITUATION WANTED— By competent ma;i,
io in florist" s store. Competent to take
charge. Address Robert A. Betz, 10 Van Bu-
ren street, Chicago.

POSITION WANTED— By an English flor-
ist ; 15 years' experience in U. S. and
Europe. References. Full particulars to
"Hustler," care Florists' Review.

Q ITUATION WANTED— By first-class rose,
■O carnation and violet grower; married:
reference given. Address The Muncie Floral
Qo., Muncie, Ind.

^ ITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by all
O around man, single, American; 9 years'
experience, temperate; west preferred. Roses,
care Florists' Review.

Q ITUATION WANTED— A practical. 8Uc-
k^ cessful grower desires a position as fore-
man where fine cut flowers are desired. De-
scribe place fully when replying. Nixon H.
Gano, care Florists' Review.

ij ITUATION WANTED— By a good German
'■^ gardener, married, small family; was
working in wholesale places; private place pre-
ferred; best of references. Paul Stoever, 75
Ward street, Chicago, 111.

a ITUATION WANTED— By young married
O man, age 27, who can grow orchids, palms
and ferns. Address N. J. A., ;are United
States Exotic Nursery, Short Hills, N. J.

FOR SALE— Buy now and save money. 21
greenhouses, nearly all modernly built,
consisting of 65.000 square feet of gUss. two
acres fertile land. Steam heating plant nnd
good water supply, stand pipes, etc. Stocked
with roses, carnations, violets, miso?llaneous
stock, etc. A good established ^-etail trade,
consuming nearly all the stock produced in
a city of 40.000 inhabitants, located in eas:'^rn
Pennsylvania. Will sell for one-half price.
Must sell on account of other busio'^-ss re-
quiring present owner's personal attention.
For further particulars address SSS, Care of
Florists' Review.

C( ITUATION WANTED— By an experi'^n-^ed
i^ gardener and florist, to take ch irge of
private or commercial place; age. 38; married;
best of references. Chicago, care Florists* Re-
view.

•TTl^ANTED. SITUATION— By a florist of 20
» V years' experience as maker up of de-
signs or general greenhouse work; very best
of recommendations. Joe N. Lawr^^nce, Ot-
tumwa, la.

O ITUATION WANTED— By florist and gar-
^ ' dener; private or commercial place; thor-
oughly competent; married. Address B.. care
H. A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
Pa.

Q ITUATION WANTED— First-class JOse
O grower; strictly temperate and willing to
work; steady place; state wages exp>:!Cted and
give references. Humfeld Floral Co., Ninth
and Highland ave., Kansas City, Mo.

Q ITUATION WANTED— First-class grower
n of roses, carnations, violets. muins.
wants a steady situation. Address Grower, 113.
care of Florists' Review.

Wanted

A good, reliable
Traveling Sales-
man for the J* J* ^ ..^ .^ ^ <^

FLORISTS' SIPPLY LINE.

Address S. C, care

rUORISTS' REVIEW.

• For the HIGHEST GRADE •

: Cut Flowers ^ :

BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Chicago

DREER'S

■'They're all right ! They came from Dreer' s"

Our Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue has
been mailed to all florists. It you have not
received a copy we will send one on re-
ceipt of business card.

Here is a short list of Flower Seeds of
exceptional quality for present sowing:
Trade Pkt. Oz.

Aster, Giant White Comet 40 $2.00

Aster, Queen of the Market, white .25 1.00
Aster, Queen of the Market, mixed .ZJ .75-

Aster, Paeony Perfection, mixed. .30 1.50

Aster, Improved Victoria, mixed. .30 1.50
Aster, Semple's Branching, shell

pink 30 1.50

Aster, Semple's Branching, white ,30 1.50'
Aster, Semple's Branching, lav-
ender 30 1.50

Aster, Semple's Branching, mixed .30 1.23
Centurea Margaritae, new, large

flowering, white 40 2.00

Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant .50 6.00

Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta .40 2.0O

Mignonette, Machet, select 15 .50

Petunia, Dreer's Single Fringed.. .50
Petunia, Dreer's Double Fringed—

500 Seeds, 75c; 1.000 seeds, $1.50.

Salvia, "Bonfire" (Clara Bedman) .50 2.50

Salvia Splendens. fine strain 30 1.25-

Verbena Mammoth, scarlet 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, white 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, pink 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, purple 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, mixed 40 1.7o

Get a Catalogue and look it over,

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.,

PHILADELPHIA, - PA.

Valuable Greenhouses

FOR SALE.
f\ Rare Opportunity!

Seven Greenhouses in St. Louis County,
with or without stock, for sale cheap.
Owner has other interests requiring
all his attention. A bargain. For
further particulars address

E. H. MICHEL,

Care St. Louis Cut Flower Co.,
1620 Olive Street., - - StLouis, Mo.

406

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

JANUARY 27, 189S.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending January 22, 1898.

Am. Beauty, fancy, extra long

stem, each 5nc to 60c

Am. Beauty, extra, each 2.^)C to 4flc

Am. Beauty, No. 1, each 15c to 20c

Am. Beauty, Culls and ordinary,

per 100 3.00 to 5.00

Brides, 1st. per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Brides, 2nd. per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Bridesmaids, 1st. per 100 6.00 to S.OO

Bridesmaids, 2nd. per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Meteors, 1st, per 100 6. OO to 10.00

Meteors, 2nd, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Testouts. 1st. per 100 6.00 to 10.00

Testouts, 2nd, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Morgans. 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Morgans, 2nd, per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Cusins, 1st. per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Cusins, 2na. per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Perles. per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Carnations, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Carnations, fancy, per 100 3.00 to 6.00

Vallev. per 100 1.50 to 3.00

Roman Hyacinths, per 100 75 to 1.50

IJarrisii, per 100 S.OO to 10.00

Violets, per 100 40 to .75

Paper white narcissus, per 100. 1.00 to 2.00

Cattleyas, per 100 2.''..00 to 40.00

Cypripedlums, per 100 S.OO to 10.00

Tulips, per 100 S.i'O to 5.00

Von Sions. per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Smilax. per 100 6.00 to Wm

Asparagus, per iOO 50.00

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

.•*.>PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FIRST-CLASS

n

Flowers

IN ANC VARIETY AND
QtANTITY.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L,

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

™l

CIT OUCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD ^ McMANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

W7V^. C. STV^ITH

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

Ulbolcsale
.fJ,?^S florist

SOLICI

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ OlSTANCe 'PHONE 5008 A.

Our. central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

CONSIGNMEfSiTS SOLICITED

PROMPT ATTENTION TO SHIPPING ORDERS.

51 Wabash Ave. .. CHICAGO.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Between Bro;idw;iy ;ind Sixth A\'rnur

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead SL,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

GERANIUMS

THAT WILL PLEASE

YOU.

S. /\. Mutl, Beaute Poitevine,
La Favorite, Meleranthe, "i/i-iit.

Pots, pt-r 1U(H). Sjr,.(H),
Cash with order ple:isf.

H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, 0.

Consignments of only the best 3tock
solicited.

GALAX LEAVES and

LELCOTHOE SPRAYS -Kn'ze*'"

Of all wholesale Hurists— or write tlie intro-
ducer for free samples and information.

HARUN P. KELSEY,
1150 Tremont Building, - BOSTON, MASS.

JANUARY 27, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

407

HINT'S WEEKLY QIOTATIONS.

TiikiiiK Ktl,-. t MnTi,l.i\. Jan :'.l, IMls.
Subject to Change Without Notice.

We are headquarters for CIT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary Selected St. H_k per UX). $1.50-2.00

3.00—

do

fi.OO-
3.00—
I.2.-)— 2.00
4.OO-S.0O
4.00-8.00
iOO— .s.OO
.1.00-7.00
3.00—5.00

.60-

SPECIAL NOTICE.

JUST RECEIVED Our stock of Pearl Tuberose Bulbs.

Fine,

large bulbs, per 100, $1.10; per 1000, $8.00.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GMIGAGO.

E.\tra

ROSES.

Beauties, long P'

niediuni

short

Brides per 100,

Kaiserin

MmI^Is

Met.-or

I'erles

GREENS.

.'\sparagus pi-r string.

Ferns,

.\diantum. short supply. . .per 100. 1.00—
Common Fancy per 1000. l.')0 —

Smilax per do?. 51.25; per IOO, 10.00—

Ivy Leaves ..')0—

Galax per 100. lac, per 1000, 1.25-

Smilax, iWildi;

r.irlor Brand per case, 3.7.i—

Medinin sized " 5.50—

I.ar-esi^ed, , .- s (10-

Extra fine lot of Wild Smilax now on hand.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per 100, .75—

Mignonette per luincli of 2.5, .-50—

Callas perdoz., l.-iO —

Harrisii " 1.50-2.00

K,,mans per 100, 2.00-3.00

I'aper White Narcissus " 3.00—

Valley " 3.00-

Violets '■ .75-1.00

Tulips ■• 4.00-6.00

Daffodils " 5.00—

.-\11 other seasonable stock at market rates.

Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Abcve prices are for good stock. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to it?
value.

AMARYLLIS ^r!^:^,^\.

ids. immense flow-
bulbs. Price,
.^4 per 12; smaller bulbs, S2 per 12; Sio per 100.
Amaryllis Equestre. S4 per 100. A. Formosis-
sima. Si per iik».

300 plants
;-incli pots
S5 per 12:

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERhf

(re;jd> Itir s-inclij remaining.^ Price,
,?40 per u)0.

HAUI lAC ^^ prizes at the last Dahlia Show.
UMnLIHO 1st prize Dahlia (best noveltyj Gilt

I i^.', v|; p,.r KM). We have all the latest novelties.

GLOXINIAS

Two Superb Carnations

These are a continuation of our fine '-<
varieties — equal to Triumph, Jubi-
lee, Flora Hill, for commercial
gurposes — You want good sized
owers, freelv produced. Send lor
descriptions. ' $10 per IOO, $75 per 1,000

PSYCHE AXD

PAINTED LADY

Best English'sorts.'Sj

I-dr Summer Blooming.
Ill en t.

Large assort-

BULBS

PAI I A^ Spottedleaf. >3to S5each; Black Cal-
UHLLHO las. 54: Yellow, S^o per 100; Golden.
<2 each; Purple fringed, S35 per 100.

pAMMAQ .\11 the latest novelties at very low
UMIlllHO Ibices— 200 varieties grown. Italia,
s-u per loo; .Vustria, S3 per 100; Mrs. F. 'Rogers,
5io per 100; Philadelphia, Si^'per ioo..^Sena for
list of novelties.

Japanese Morning Glory Seed, Direct importa-
tion and American gri'wn. S3 per tti ^-^ f. ^_, . .)

A. BUNg;&;co., Philadelphia, Pa.

; In fine assortment, from 2l4 inch
^.., -- pots. 53.00 per loo; S27.00 per 1,000.

«r CHAS. T. DARLING,

r Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.;2..2.23

FLORA HILL,^ ""^^JZSF^^J^^:-''^: $5 per IOO, $40 per 1,000
E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Belore
ordering
your
dahlia
s'.ock. be
sure and
send
for my
Catalcgje

Novelties and standards of the best quality and
r.t the lowest prices. Slock guaranteed true to
name. W. W. WILMORE,

IS...V 383. DENVER. COLO.

pAEMS

AN O

EERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbold,

1708 N. HalstedSt,

Chicago

Always "mention the Florists' Review Always mention the Florists' Review

■when writing advertisers. when writing advertisers.

fHRYSANTHEMlMS.

Vy STOCk PLANTS EROM BENCH.

Henderson. Montmort. Ivon-. ISiiniiaffon, J. Jones.
Wananiaker, Perrin, Queen, etc., all 5300 per i. 00; 50c
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, ;?i.oo per
doz,; ?5.oo per 100. Order now. Cash please.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL,
67 Merrimac St., - - Lowell, Mass.

408

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

JANUARY 27, 1898.

JADOC.

That the Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo
Liquid are worthy a trial by every
grower of plants and flowers there can
be no further doubt, in view of the ex-
perience of some of the most practical
men in the trade. Anything so radical
as a substitute for soil was naturally
received cautiously, but the "proof of
the pudding is in the eating," and this
proof has been given by a sufficient
number of growers to warrant the
claims made for it. In the growing of
pot plants the fibre has proven espe-
cially useful, and in view of the in-
creasing demand for spficimen flower-
ing plants in pots, it will undoubtedly
be very helpful. As noted by Mr. Her-
rington in our last issue, the fibre not
only produces a finely flowered plant,
but this plant can be grown in a very
much smaller pot when the Jadoo fibre
is used, and that this is a very decid-
ed advantage is indisputable. The Ja-
doo Liquid can be applied to soil if de-
sired, and the same stimulating effect
on growth and bloom be obtained, but
of course there is no reduction in size
of pot or weight of contents. It cer-
tainly is, however, a remarkable fer-
tilizer.

Both the Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo
Liquid have been used in England for
several years. It is now being intro-
duced to American horticulturists by
the American Jadoo Co., 817 Fair-
mount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa

A SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

The annual catalogue of the old es-
tablished and always up to date house
of H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, is always
very welcome to the gardener and flor-
ist, and this year it is of special in-
terest. In addition to a specially hand-
some catalogue, they issue an elabor-
ately Illustrated souvenir of their 60th
anniversary. A most interesting en-
graving gives a view of Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, showing the location of
the original store 60 years ago. This
glimpse of the olden time can not fail
l*?ew«° f^/r'' *"'<^'-<^st. There are also

flempV"- ^- °''*'*^'' ^°^' ^'^ °f t'le gen-
tlemen associated with him, and a su-
peib photographic view of the green-
houses and grounds at Riverton N J
m addition to other illustrations and
interesting historical matter.

PEORIA, ILL. '

At a recent reception of the Women's
club, the decorations were unusually
elaborate and effective. They were all
in green and red, consisting mainly of
banks of decorative plants, draping's of
wild smilax, and poinsettias and Amer-
ican Beauty roses. The Peoria Even-
ing Times pronounces the decorations
the handsomest ever seen at this club.
They were arranged by Mr. Chas. Lov-
eridge, manager for J. C. Murray.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE

GRADL

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

M^dLQVER

Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Write lor Prices on....

....Ro»e and Carnation Rooted Cuttings.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties
of Roses and Carniitions. We art? headtiiiai ters for tine AMEKI-
CAN BEAUTIES, Give us a trial and ronvinoe yourself.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

ttCt For the Garden and Greenhouse.

See advertisement this paper Dec. 2, page 5".

88=

E?S

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose=

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of ail other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Liitlierflrnistrong,

3720 Olive Street. ST. . OUIS, MO.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

88=

In the 1898 catalogue of Messrs. W.
Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, just
to hand, are listed quite a number of
striking novelties, including nine new
sweet peas, the star of which is of
course Burpee's Pink Cupid. The cat-
alogue contains 144 pages and is a very
useful handbook for the gardener and
florist. It may be had free upon ap-
plication.

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufat-lurer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A (ull line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS. MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FIKE BOSES— Shipped CarefuUy to .ill
Parts of the Country.

ALBERT J. BAUER, Pres. FRANK M. ELUS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consig'nnieiits Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

RfkVrC Oil Cloth Lined,
DUALO Bouquet...

and other Bum-s lur florists.

r. MORIISI '25 w. 25th St..

U. 1YIV^I\I1'M, NEW YORK CITY.

WnrTE FOR PRICES.

JANUARY 27, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists* Review.

409

Vaoghan.

-cKe

a.la/aughan,
chas.w.m^kellar.

E.F.WINTERSar

MAMMOTH

Verbena Seed.

Verbena Mammoth Seed in 100
colors up-to-date, $1.00.
Coleus, 2 1-2 in. pots, 10 best varie-
ties $1 per 100.

Send for -irice list of Carnations, Ger-
aniums, Feverfews, Salvias, Coleus,
Cannas and Gynra or Velvet Plant.

The Morris Floral Co.,

MOKKIS. ILU.

Gyperus
Alternifolius

Fine, 2% ill., 'it ^2.00 per 100

Cinerarias, "^ in., at 3.00 per 100

Cash with order.

GEO. L. MILLER,

Newark, Ohio.

EVERGREENS

Specimens lor Pols and Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE,

BUCKS Co.,

PA.

AiM

c§^^^

ino. 1000 3000.

Cocos ■Weddflland $1.55 $10.00 $37. so

WusaEnseto 1.2.5 10.00 27..50

-, Pandanus mills l.sil 12.50 35.00

d. L. SCHILLER,
'iO* E.34th Street, ISc-w Yorlt.N.Y-

For Sale by
'Seed Stores.

For Free
I'aniphli t,
\MHetn

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.
Louisville, Ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

DIRECT RECElVEItS OF

CAPE FLOWERS

WRITE tS for Samples and Prices
lor any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST., NEW YORK.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FL0WER5.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 1S98 and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address '-s^^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED I

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

>-;.'-o per i.ooo; ^,000 lots. S^6.oo.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelie, NewYork.

New York Office. 40Q Fifth Aveniu-.

Seedlings -^ Cions

APPLE GRAFTS ^ or Apple, cherry.

Pear and Plum ^

Low Prices. Send list of wants to

D. S. UKE,

Shenandoah, Iowa.

410

The Weekly Florists' Review.

JANUARY 27, 1898.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

The Florists' Club.

The Florists' Club held a meeting
January 18 at Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Smith's, on West Bridge street. Pre-
vious to meeting the members took
pleasure in inspecting the greenhouses,
which are in tine shape, everything so
neat and clean, the plants so healthy
and vigorous, bespeaking good man-
agement and that close attention to de-
tails which insures success. The rose
houses- "Were exceptionally fine; his
Brides. Bridesmaid, Perles and Woo-
tons being as fine as it is possible to
grow them anywhere.

Henry Van Velde read a paper on
Violets, which drew out a fusillade of
questions and answers, as all are deep-
ly interested in violet culture. The dis-
ease received a good share of atten-
tion; there is no remedy save hand-
picking of the leaves as fast as they
become affected. One member said he
picked so many leaves off there were
not enough left to sustain the plants.
The best remedy is to start out with
good healthy plants, then do our ut-
most to keep those plants in good
healthy condition. Solid beds versus
benches met a diversity of opinion,
some preferring solid beds, others
benches. Some say one way Is as good
as the other, provided suitable drain-
age is used for solid beds, with soil not
too heavy.

The question, "Can they be grown
under glass successfully all summer?"
was answered in the affirmative, Crabb
& Hunter having one bench grown in
that way very successfully, although
the method of removing the glass in
summer is preferable. The soil used
is two parts clay, one part black muck
and one part cow manure. Pot up run-
ners in March and plant direct to the
bench in June and July. Some claimed
good success from planting in the field
first. The sash should be put on from
September 1.5 to October 1 in this lo-
cality, according to the weather. The
temperature should be 40 to 45 degrees
at night, a little higher day time; in
dull, cloudy, damp weather, it is pre-
ferable to run the temperature as low
as safety will allow, so as not to induce
a soft growth of foliage, which is weak-
ening to the plants.

The committee on banquet reported
having effected arrangements with the
Eagle Hotel for holding it there Tues-
day evening.

Geo. P. Crabb resigned as vice-presi-
dent and Wencel Cukerski, the city
florist, was elected in his stead. Mr.
Crabb was then elected reporter. The
next general meeting will be held at
Alfred Hannah's, on East street, near
Burton avenue, the subject being roses;
essayist, Henry Smith.

After a bountiful repast a vote of
thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs.
Smith for their kind hospitality.

Geo. F. Crabb.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisfr<;. *"'," ^^

IB VII

CM^ BRIGHTON, MASS.

^m . - — ^^ - .... .

^i^'^i^Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country.

,,^^

TELEPHONE 1496. f

126 DEARBORN STREET,

CHICAGO

L

thai we are nt the old

number. 126 Dearborn Street.
Write for special quotations
on large orders.

Wholesafe Florist.

N^Ni^J

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The ripht kind vf stock, packed in the right way.
delivered at the right time, and at the right prices

19-21 Randolpli St., CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
Company *<)-♦-,

Telephone

Main

3208

for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CIT ELOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabasti Ave., - Chicago

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

;WM. F. KASTINQcrn,'fs'sU^nl

f HEADQUARTERS for J

American BeautieS J

i

A BASSEH & WASHBIRN, Chicago

i

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING''

will answer for a Kefrieeratur to keep tlowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing
advertisers.

50,000 SMILAX ^L

mail, 50 cents per 100;
I..00 per 1,000

nFDAMiniM^ mixed, from 2'in. pots, $2.25 per loo;

UCKA1MU1TI:5 52operi.ooo. Send for samples.... ,.

Cash witli the order.

FRED. BOERNER, Cape May CitY, N. J.

JANUARY 27, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review^

4U

Rooted Cuttings.

We are booking orders now for the following Roses
and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We
guarantee all Cuttings to be in first-class condition
in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them. Send your orders in now.

ROSES.

Brides

Bridesmaids. .
Meteors ....
Kaiserins . . .
La France . . .
Perles

$1

.50

Per Hundred

Do not write

for other kinds forwe

do not grow them.

We shall have abundance of nice plants later
in the season.

CARNATIONS.

PER HUNDRED PER THOUSAND

Flora Hill $5.00 $40.00

Jubilee 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt . . . 6.00

Triumph 3.00 25.00

Daybreak J.50 J2.50

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook 1.50 12.50

Rose Queen 1.50 12.50

Bassett & Washburn,

Greenhouses and Residence:
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

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JANUARY 27, 1S98.

'CRTS FOR Si=tUE! "

Cattkya trians, extra fine blooms,

t^^ ^^^ ^^^

Prime

American Beauties,

Carnations, Violets,

Paper White

Narcissus.

If > >

$6.00 per 12. $40.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rate. These
flowers have been specially "set" for shipping.
SUPPLY UNLIMITED.

^^ ^^ t^^

43 W. 28th St., New York.

Roses,

Mignonette,

Roman Hyacinths,

Ferns, Asparagus,

Etc., EtCi

WASHINGTON.

Trade Conditions.

Each week since New Year's has
grown steadily worse for the trade.
The retailers one and all have the
same mouruful tale of no business and
say that the past month of January
has been the worst ever known. A lit-
tle stir was created the first of the
week caused by the death of Commis-
sioner Butterworth and the Charity
ball, and then business dropp?d
with a dull thud. The store windows
are filled with bulbous stuff, but there
is no demand for it.

Government Competition.

There were several entertainments
during the past week in high life, yet
the services of the florists do not seem
to have been needed to make them
successful. The firm of Uncle Sam
perhaps got the order. I saw his de-
livery wagons quite busy last week,
loaded with palms, and heading in that
direction. It seems as if those in
charge of the Department of Agricult-
ure and other plant-growing establish-
ments under the government, have at
last concluded that of all sections of
these United States, the District of Co-
lumbia is the most suitable — soil being
the best I presume — for experimenting
with the many varieties of plants: the
best results seem to be obtained here,
if not in the growth of the plants, at
least in their distribution. From the
frequent deliveries, I would infer that
the soil was not suitable to them and
that it would be well to try another
section of the country before certain
varieties become extinct.

A Daily Paper Acts.

The Washington Post, which has the
largest circulation of the morning pa-
pers and is a fearless and strong pa-
per, has come out in a strong editorial
in favor of the Washington florists In
their fight against the free distribution
of flowers by the government.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

SPECIAL OFFER

■Sweet Pea Cupid *0.i

All choice other Sorts.
Delivery included.

LB.

J1.2.T

.50

JAPAN IMPERIAL
MORNING GLORY SEED.

Choice single $0.25 \

Choice semi-double and single bO

Extra raresemi-doub'e and double IW seeds
Asters. Cosmos. MitJ:noutMte. Sioeks. Verbena

PALM SEEDS.

100

Kenlia Forst and Belm ^.7.5

( ocos Wedelliana 9<)

Musa Ensete I.OO

Asp. Plumosus Nanus 1.20

Pandanus utilis 1.50

Net. Delivery included.
All sorts Phoenix and iiraheu Seeds fpesli.

a. 00

3.00
50c.
^ete

1000
:6.00
TOO
8.50
0.00
2.00

BULBS

1000
$7.50

1000
$35.00
30.00
45.00
45.00
50.00
15.00

Excelsior Pearl Tube Roses. Best 100
In market. $1.00

Delivery included. 100

Aurats, 9x11 ." $4.00

Rubrum. 8x9 3.50

Rubrum. 9x11 5JS0

Allium. 8x9 STOO

Alburn, 9x11 6.00

Longlflorum, .5x7 2.00

Lily of Valley Berlin 1000. $10.00 or
case 2,5fiO, .J23.00. Time to look out for

CYCAS REVOLUTA

for Spring delivery. We have supplied these to
growers for fifteen years, write tor prices.
I'AL.iI LK.WK.s' and other material for
decorations. Send for Price Twists.
(KSTADLISHKIP 1H;s )

H. H. BERCER & CO.,

220 Broadway, N. Y.

NOW READY, i898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS
FOR 1898:

New York,
White Cloud,

iVIrs. James Dean,
Bon Ton,

John Young,
Gold Nugget.

A complete set, white, dark and lit:ht pink, scarlet and yellovv. A lot of goo. I commercial
varieties. .i!i3.0O per ilozeii; :«ilo.oo per 100; !$75.0t> per 1000.

NEW CANN4S. Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - - - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, F. H. Spaulding, - - • . - 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.

HOLLAND
" PLAINTS

ALWAYS ON HAND.

.Azaleas Spirsea Japonica Compacta

Iiilium Speciosnm Bhododendrons

Bleeding Heart Fseonles in Var.

Hydrangeas in sorts Pot Grown Iiilacs

H. P. Roses in the best sorts Clematis, Etc.

...SEND FOR PRICES...

P. OUWERKERK.

1123 Summit Ave.,
Jersey City, N.

VERBENA SEED.

IMPROVED MAMMOTH

The laro;est flowering and fittest strain in culti-
vation; all the best colors. E.xtra choice. Per
trade pkt.. 2^ cts.; 3 pkts.. 60 cts.: 6 pkts.. Si. 00.
.\ pkt. of the New Compact Alyssum to every
order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremonstown,, Pa.

If it's to be had in Chicago you
can get it from Vaughan, McKel-
lar & Winterson.

300,000 YOUNG ROSES 300,000

Ramblers, Climb. MiilmaisDn,
Climb. Wotitton, Climb. White
Pet, Pres. Carnot, and all stand-
ard Tea, H. Tea and Climbers.
Send for prices.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

You can get the best of both cu
flowers and florists' supplies from
Vaughan, McKeUar & Winterson,
Chicago.

JANUARY

1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

413

PAUMS.

Perfectly

Healthy.

per loo, S20.00

40.00

cncli, 1.00

1.50

" 2.00

2.50

5.00

each, S0.75

per 100, Si 4.00

20.00

each, 1. 00

1.50

" 2.00

each, Si. 00
- " 1.25

'SI

m
m
m

m

?; Stock.

AUl. MBASURBMENTS ARB FROM TOP OF POT.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

', I'l.iiu^, 4-inrh \'<>l, 12 ti> 15 inches liiuli,

', " ^ •■ " 15 to lis ■• " . _ .

\ " 6 •• " 24 to 32 " " very Inishy,

"^ " 7 " " 3^ t(j /)

't ■• 8 ■• ■• ?f. ti>42

'^ " S ■• " 42tn4S "

I ■■ 10 " " 4 t" 5 feet

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

I ri.iiit, 5-iiuii I'lit. 24 inches lii,t,'li, - - - -

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

2'j-inch P<it, 3 Leaves, 8 tn 10 inches hitjh, -

:( " '■ 4 t(i 5 " 10 ti) 12 "

5 " " 5 t<i 6 " 18 til 20 " " - -

6 ■• ■• 6 " 24 t(i 30 •' " - -
; ■■ •■ (, to 7 " 32 t(i 38 " " - -

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

5-incli I'nt, 4 tci 5 Leaves, 24 tii 30 inches liii^li,

'(, •• •■ 4 to 5 " ^o to 36 ■• " . -

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2' .-inch I'dt, U" 4 Leaves, - - - |ier 100, S4-00 Per 1000, S35.00

3 " " "4 to 5 " - - - " " 8.00 " 70.00

4 to 5
; to 6

18 to 20 inches hiL;h and wide,

.■h.

■75

m JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. m

[§»' :0 '3 © '<Q © © '3 '9 'Q 'Q: '0. '9 "9 '9 '9 '9. © 'Q '9 '9 :® :® :©; :©. 'Q ""Q. '9 "9. '9 "'9 :© :© '9 ® "S 0 '© '9. :0 %

Established 1857.

Phone, L. V. 136.

GEO. WITTBOLD,

The following is a list of our stock. It is in excellent condition, and we
are confident that we can please you, both as to quality and value.

.J*. ^ ^ PAL»MS. «^=^»^

Measurements, from lop of pot to top of tallest leaf.

C<

C<

;9

©

Tropical
Plants.

1708 North Halsted Street,

CHICAGO,

ILL.

\AKIETIES.

Areca Lutescens. . . .
Areca Lutescens. . . .
Areca Lutescens. . . .
Areca Lutescens. . . .
Cocos Weckleliana. .
Kentia Belmoreana.
Kentia Belmoreana.
Kentia Belmoreana.
Kentia Belmoreana.
Kentia Belmoreana.
Kentia Forsteriana.
Kentia Forsteriana.
Kentia Forsteriana.
Latania Borhonica. .
Latania Borbonica. .
Latania Borbonica. .
Latania Borbonica. .
Latania Borbonica. .
Phoenix Reclinata. .
Phoenix Reclinata. .
Phoenix Reclinata. .
Phoenix Canariensis
Phoenix Canariensis
Phoenix Canariensis

Nephrolepis Exaltata . .
Nephrolepis Exaltata . .
Nephrolepis Exaltata. .
Nephrolepis Pectinata
Nephrolepis Pectinata
Nephrolepis Pectinata

Size Pot

Heiglit.

Character

Inches.

Indies.

Leaves.

'

4

12— T4

5

30—34

s— 10

?

0.75

6

34-38

8—12

1.00

S

42—48

14—18

3.00

314

10—14

4— 6

0.25

4

14—16

4— 5

0.50

5

16—18

5— 3

0.75

6

20—24

3— 5

1.25

7

36—40

5— 6

3.00

8

48—50

5— 7

4.00

4

18—20

2— 3

0.50

5

20—24

3— 4

0.75

8

50—54

4— 6

4.00

3

12—14

1— 2

0.15

4

14—16

3— 4

0.25

5

18—20

4— 5

0.50

6

18—20

5— 6

0.75

10

36—40

8—12

5.00

5

18—20

4 - 5

0.50

G

22—24

4— 5

0.75

7

26—30

5— 6

1.00

5

18—20

4— 5

0.50

(i

22 26

5 —6

0.75

7

26—30

8—10

1.00

FERNS.

.From 3-inch
.From 4-inch
.From 5-inch
.From 4-inch
.From 5-inch
.From 6-inch

pots

pots

pots

pots

pots

pots

Per

Do/en.

$ 3.60

9.00

12.00

36.00

3.00

3.60

7.20

15.00

36.00

48.00

3.60

7.20

48.00

1.50

3.00

5.00

9.00

60.00

5.00

9.00

12.00

5.00

9.00

12.00

Per

mil

130.00

30.00

10. OO-
25.00
40.00

1.50
2.00
1.50
2.00
3.00

.00

414

The Weekly Florists' Review.

JANUARY 27, 1S9S.

'tM^^MM.^^ii "J.*^J.fcS M jk I Furnish monthly information |

WW |L^ Make credit reports :::::'
MATIOMAI Fl ORI^T^' Make collections : : : :

' ■'■ ■ iVf IH/mL I l_Vr l«IV_J I KJ Subscription to information department,

f^^^ 1 rk rv -MTk i rv ■" fio.oo per annum. Special reports. 50c

L#fl 1 A 1^1 ■ f\r I I J A I I B~ each. Collections made at regular rales.

o . r . o , . . M ., .271 Broadway..,.New York. .

Urganued lor the rrotection 01 beeosmen, INurserymen, rlorists and I

U kindred interests. C0R:JELIIS S. LODER, Secretary. |

iir — III ttt in trt n — in —111 —in -in ri in lit tii 111 in 111 11 ■ in in i-m- in t

WINDSOR, ONT.

The Horticultural Societ.v of Wind-
.sor, Sandwich and Walkerville held its
annual meeting here January 13. The
inclemency of the weather prevented
the ma.iority of the fifty-four members
of this flourishing floral society from
being present.

The society is in a healthy condition,
and the finances are greater than a
year ago, says Treasurer Joyce, who
presented a very encouraging report.
Ofllcers elected were: S. Lusted, pres-
ident; T. P. Gavin, secretary; A. W.
Joyce, treasurer.

President Lusted will call a meeting
soon to discuss plans for the coming
flower show this year. Also special in-
ducements offered to new members
who will take an active part under
President Lusted's supervision, who
takes a special interest in this thriving
Horticultural Society. J. E. K.

BETHLEHEM, PA.

During Christmas week, George
Charman suffered the sad bereavement
of the death of his wife. His little
child also died within five days. Great
sympathy is felt for Mr. Charman by
his many friends in the trade. E. A.

READING, PA.

John G. Brown has left this city,
leaving his business at 123 South Fifth
street in bad financial condition. It is
reported that he has gone to North
Carolina to try his luck raising tube-
roses. E. A.

New

Carnations-

New

Chrysanthemums

AVHITE CLUl'D.— Wliite.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW Y'ORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (.Ward).- Clear sil-
verv pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— Wliite.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for atiove varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen {Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetter), Firefly (Hancock).
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

MRS. i^. H. PEIRCE.— Y'ellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., .?25.00 per 100.

SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50o each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYETTE, IND.

Coleus

ROOTED CUTTINGS

i^'.^'.^«'.».*^.*'.=j.^«^.

VtRStHAFIELTII .11, I GOLDEN BEODtR. 1 liu fiiust and cleanest stock
111 111'' l > \\ rilf iur pnCL's and Price List No. 1.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOISES, Oyster Bay, N. Y.

C, LARK, Sti|irrint<uiKiil \\ .\i K. Swan, Proprietor

FORCING SPIR/EA

Astilboides Floribunda $6 00 per 100

Multiflora Compacta 0.00 per 100

Tliese are extra lino chimps. n<it diviilid. Also a limited quantity of Lillum
spcciosum album, roseum and rubrum; fjood for forcint^— Hi-ilandKrou ii- Orders
entered now for hardy nursery stock, such as Clematis. Rhododendrons, Mag-
no las. Hardy Azaleas, Tree Roses, H. P. Roses, Pajonia, etc.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

BRANCH OP TM

M

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPEC,ALT,.S: ADRIAN, MO.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Horticultural Co., Boskoop, Holland.

CorresFOn cnee solicited.

4^ ASPARAGUS PLLMOSLS NANIS."

....ERFSH SEED NOW READY....

Special Price For 10,000 and Over.

WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS,

Sam'l . Feast & Sons.'BAaiSSRE',^SD^'•

VICTOR CARNATIONS.

The best Pink Carnation in cumnieice and beyond
doubt the most prolific bloomer. Perfectly healthy and
clean, it being: a much better \'ariety than its parent,
Daybreak, of which it is a sport.

We can furnish strong, well rooted cuttings at $5 per
hundred. Cash with order.

SMITH & SONS,

Wade Park Ave. and Crawford Road, Cleveland, 0.

JANUARY 27, 189S.

The Weekly Florists' Review*

415

Dreer's Special Offer of New Cannas

THE CREAM OF THIS SEASON S
INTRODUCTIONS — .

QOLIATH. Tho finest crimson extant, rich and daz-
zling, large buld flowers thrown just the
proper distance above the foliage, dwaif and uniform in
haliit. never exceeding three feet in heii/ht, liro;irt massive
darksreen foliage 75 cents eacb

J. D. EISELE. A magnificent vermilion scarlet,

overlaid with orunge, a line Hower

and tile licst of its color 75 cents each

MENELEK. Tlie finest of Crozy's recent introduc-
tions, remarl;ably tree Howerinj:, with
good sized flowers of a rich nasturtium red, a color that
will contrast wc 11 with all other shades 75 cents each

FURST VON HOHENLOHE. An iie.i yeiiow

bedil jng C'a n n a
that is certain to please 50 cents each

SAM TRELEASE. The nearest approach to a pure
scarlet yet iidroduced. with al-
most prrfrct y round flowers which open out flat, almost
liliB a single i'etunia. tlie freest flowering Canna liiiown to
us ;.nd certain to become a standard sun. .35 cents each

SUNRAY. '^h euiirely distinct striped variety, ground

color bright yellow, wilh stripes aiid dashes

of bight scarlet running through almost to the edgi- of the

petals 35 cents each

We will furnish one each of the
above select varieties for $3.00

For full descriptions of the above as -.veil as all the
leading new American, French and Italiaa varieties and a
full line of standard sorts see our Quarterly Trade List
which has just been mailed to a'.l in the tr.ide. If yon have
failed to receive a copy apply tor same, enclosing your
business card.

HENRY A. DREER, 7i4 chestnut street, Philadelphia.

To Florists

wanting 1o gTO-v^*ji^*ji,MjiJ*J*
poir'A'i (Heath I we offer

below ttie Two

BEST EASTER VARIETIES.
Fine Bushy One- Year-Old Plants from 4-inch Pots.cS«J*^

Erica persoluia ALBA.
« <' ROSEA.

$15.00 per 100.
$12.00 " 100.

Cash with Order.

A. SCHULTHEIS,

P. 0. Box 78.

Lar^rpr plants two-year-oUl fnirn
5 inch pots. - $35.00 ptT 10 I.
You can bring this in flower for
Easter. . No charges for packing.

College Point, L I.

Save 25 percent Duty.

!:«.«'•:• i

>EW York, Jan. 1, '98.
Mr. a. Schultheis,

Dear Sir: —We wis'.i you a
happy and prorperous New
Yi ar. At the same time we
wish to .say tta' the Heath-
ers, Xmas and New Years,
were the finest we ever
handled. Yours very truly,
J. H. SMAI.L & Sons.

•cSoSoJoaoJ^oSoScSSJcSoScScS^cSoSoao

GOOD STOCK ! !

Carnations ;,:r ;.;;

I". Is. :\iis. s ,\. Northwav, 110
r im- Khira Hill. M:iplf (iale.$5 per 100;
Daybreak, Slf) pt-i- UKiO; Lizzu- Mi.iinw.xn. 8l'.i per 1000;
Kose Queen, tine for suninier cnlliii^' .$10 per 1000.
Ronanilimc i" -'; in. pots. S ,\. Nntt, LaFavoiite.
UClulllUIMO Heteranthe. $2.> per lOOO; M.id. Bruant.
M. Alplionse Rieard. Fleur Poi eviiie. $4 per loO; Mrs.
Verkins. Sn r prise, lniches--e de Maille.ei per 100; Rose,
82 50 per 100; M:id. Salleroi (2 i,i ].$-J0 per 1000.

1>KA(,'AEN'.V l\|ilVISA.4-in.,Iine j-tuek J 12 per 100.
STOCK A No. 1. TP:RMS CA.SH.

CARL HACENBURCER, West Mentor, 0.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire-
insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne, Ind,

A RECORD BREAKER.

N

EW CANNA,
JOHNB.DUTCHER

Certificated by New Vnrk dardeners" Society and
Westchester Hort. Society. A first-class Canna superior
to any crimson flowering Canna adx'ertised or introduced
to date. 3 1-2 ft. high, \igorous and good bloomer. $25.00
per 100 dormant eyes; $4 per 12 dormant eyes; 50 at tlte
100 rate. All stock controlled by Kowelil & (.iranz. We
offer the dormant eyes up to Feb. i?th. Cash wilh order.

ROWEMU & GRAN^,

nicksville. U. I., N. Y.

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., $1.2.5 per bbl.

Sphagnum Moss Sfe,St.teiS'«S"

Ppgt *I.iO per bale, qualit.v A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winter-
son, Chicago, acknowledge no su-
periors in the packing of cut flowers
for shipment.

416

The Weekly Florists* Review,

JANUARY 27. 1S9S.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

Installation of Officers.

Our newty elected officers were in-
stalled at a meeting held last week at
the store of Mr. Henry Nanz. Our
retiring president made some very ap-
propriate remarks to the members
present, thanking them for the kind
assistance whicli they had given him
during his term of office and asking
them to continue the same to the new
president. The incoming president
was presented with a pretty little
gavel, with his name engraved on a
silver plate. The auditing committee
read their report, which shows the so-
ciety to be in good financial standing.

Mr. Witterstaeller had on view at
the meeting some blooms of his car-
nation, Evelina. The flowers were
very large and handsome and were
greatly admired.

Quite a number of our florists have
signified their intention of attending
the meeting of the Carnation Society.

Business is very dull here at present.
Romans and narcissus are this year a
drug on our market.

SHARON, PA.

At M. I. O'Brien's greenhouses I
found everything in fine condition ex-
cept his I'osps, which are unfortunate-
ly badly infested with eel-worms. He
has some fine seedling carnations, but
does not intend putting them on the
market.

His orchids are in fine shape and the
cut for Christmas was large. He ships
most of his flowers to Pittsburg. Lo-
cal trade at Christmas was not up to
expectations and the retail trade has
been slow all winter.

At John Murchie's most of the glass
is devoted to carnations. He has a
sport from Tidal Wave that is like its
parent in every respect except color,
which is a pleasing shade of red. He
also has a huge number of seedlings.
Silver Spray, as grown by Mr. Murchie,
shows no sign of having "run out." I
have never seen a finer lot of plants,
and it is the best paying white carna-
tion grown here. Geo. W. Gaskill.

...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years.

OIVI ^ I r> A pure pink, no trace of purple,
I^CIL^M rust proof, perfectly healthy.

oiM».! ^U'WT. r,,iiliniKnis producer, blooms of

RED JACKET I^^^'i:;;;?^i,j'!,!:;??S!

contimioiis product- r. long stiff stems, never burst-
ing c:ily\.

$10.00 Per Hundred.

Order? bMMktd II. p\\ t.i W ^hippt^d in n-Mtmii as fai-t as
rooted.

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

New Light
Colored

SIMMONS'

CARNATION

Mrs. 8. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence thnn we did Portia. Silver Spray,
Tidal Wave. Daybrealt, Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, linowinj; that it yvill hecoine as great
a cut flower variet.v as any of the above. l*lant of strong, free growing lialiit. entirely free
from rii,sease or rust; large round high built flower with perfect caly.x and exira strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful solt sliell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booUed now and filled in roiation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price, $1(1.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

Geraniums.

Md Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine, J, Ricaud. and J. S.allier,
in. pot plants, $.s.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; Sas.OO
per 1(100. Our superli siocl; uf all the finest sorts, SJ^-in. pot plants, named, $35.00; unnamed,
$30,011 per 1000. Rooted cuttings. $13..W per 1000.

Fiitf^liCi.AC ^ grand lot of summered-over stocK in small pots that will make early
■ Ul^llSias. bloomers. $3.00 per 100.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash \>ith Order.

Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio.

f - Tf 'T 'T 't 'T 'f TtT —111 ttr III III !■ Ml III II *

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor.

rtniniil>tfdl\ tiu- ln--t I'mk (. .irnatMii in upiii-
iiuTLi- iind crrtaiiih the must i)r(ilitiL lii.ioiin-r.
prrfi'cth healtlu and ul vigcirtnis growth.

Ko(.tid cuttings now readv. SJ.Oilper UK); sxri.lHt
pt-r HH)lt. Come and see this Carnation y;r(i\\iiit:

Chrysantiiemum Pennsylvania.

Tlic ^ln.■^l \.ll.j\\ l(,r tut lihiuni? ur c.xliilulioil
purpfises ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
^■.110 per .I,,:- ; ^:l". on |,rr loH: S2")0,00 per 101X1.

HUGH GRAHAM

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY!

A Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet anci Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. 15th,
$10per 100,$75per 1000. Send for descriptive list of

_ _ _ _ Firefly and fifteen other novelties of 1898, as well as

VAP,VWMWW.».W,WvWW,'WWMW,W,»M ''''^^" varieties of '97; alio older standard varieties.

Geo. Hancock &, Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

SMILAX,

A. J. BALDWIN. Newark, Ohio.

FINE STRINGS

21-2CENTS

Carnations

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans*
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

:)

«»<4HM»«H4H

Rooted cutt'nys of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular

r"' • 1^1

....I CAN PLEASE YOLT

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

JANUARY 27,

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

417

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lilllJilll illlllll Jllllll illllli lllllll llllllll illilll llllll lllllll llilltlK lllllll llllllll:,lll|i

j ..High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds.. |

A^f pp Queen of the Spring, pure white.
rt3Lc:i eotncs into bl.ioni two

\v(-uks earlier tlian Queen of the ^4 01. oz.

Market $0.35 Si. 00

Victoria, white, scarlet, rosy. Pkt.

c a nil i IK', light blue, blue 1-16 J^ oz, oz.

ami white, rose or mised... 5o.j5 Si. 00 S3.00
Semple's superli strain of

Ions ^teiiiined aster, white,

imik, hnender (T mivcd ,20 .sO 1. 50

DpIIJc PERENNIS. FL. PL.

LIC-IIIS Maxima, red extra large flow- oz.

Snowball, pure white..
Longfellow, pink

Candytuft ;;:;;'';;;;^.^^^^:":-.sp'^:'';

Empress, long white spikes

Pptlinm Giant Fringed.
reLUIUd very large, bea

■d

single mixed
rge. beautifully pen- Pkt.

Giant Fringed, double mixr-d.

Phlrtv Drummondi.Graf Ge
rillUA ]^.ut in,,rkft plants

iero. Excel-
plants. lilac and
white, alba, coccinea. rosea, rosea alba
occulata. sangiunea violacea or nu.xed.
Price per pkt

Nana Compr-cta — Leopoldi. red, Pkt.

white e\e

Fireball

Snowball

.\tropurpurea. dark crimson ..
I' iiie^l mixed

S0.25

.25

.2^
■25

Pyrethrum. liolden Feathe

Salvia Splendens

Smilax. per lb.. ,^4.00

.20

oz.

SS.oo
3-50
3.00
3.00
3-00
.40

.40

Stocks, large fluWeriug dwarf, Pkt.
white, annle blossom, carmine,
purple. Mood red. light blue or

mixed So 2>

Giant Perfection, white 25

Sweet Peas fv'i^rte".^^""'";. .. ^'

ItMrriatuin. hron/L-

Ftutti'rriv , p;ile grav. porcelain edge..

Countess Radnor, large lavender

Kniily Henderson, white

Extra Early Blancile Ferry, white

and pink, '.

Katherine Tracy, hlusk-pink

Mrs. Sankey, best wllite

Princess Beatrice, blush-pink

Vprhf*n»l Superb nianimotli, Pkt, o^.
TCI UClia mixed, from name-

ed\arieties So. 25 Si. 50

er lb.

So. 50

.SO

.50

,'-,0

.50
.50

■ \o

.50

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGONEnE, ^1-

25c. per pkt. $1.00 per oz. *| j^

SEND FOR GENERAL TRADE CATALOGUE •){(.

STUMPP & WALTER CO.,

) 50 Barclay Street, New York.

SttD AND BULB GROWERS AND IMPORTERS.

When Writing Mention Florists' Review.

lhii!;iiiiii jiiiii iiiiK lllllll mill Jim; mil 11111 iiiiii; iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii"'iiiniiir 111111' iiiiiiiniiiii iiiiiriiiiii'iiiiii'iiiiiriiiiiFiiiiiiiEiiiiiniiiiiimiiii iiiiii: iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiPiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiii iiiiiii iiigiiniiiiii iiiffi

Do you want
fine cut flowers

C.C. POLLWORTM

-- — — For your trade? Fry us

TRY LS! TRY LIS! TRY LS! our Violets especially are those that won prizes and win

customers.

Florists' Supplies. Send to us— our line is complete. Palms and Ferns— We grow them and guarantee safe arriv-

Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. al by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

e^ -^r -*.-*.■*.-*. -^^ ■*. -^. ■^. -*. -^. '^. -

Experiences wifb
Carnations ^

.^ej* READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season.......

ALBERT M. HERR,

j LANCASTER, PA.

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CAKMATIOM. ClTlrKtjJ

The largest briglit-nch Crimson vet
introduced. Price, $10 per (00.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa.

{ Anybody fL^nA^AA

i can grow \/'C>l I V^^C^V^

NEW

COMMERCIAL

WHITE.

-^'^^T

\

ORIGINATORS:

Carnation \

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, BUFFALO. \

HARMON & BIRR, Darien, N. Y.

For prices, circulars, etc., address

w

HY NOT
GROW

RUST-PROOF
CARNATIONS

KgTHLEEN PaNTLINP

Is rust-proof and the most beautiful shade of lit^ht pink we know of. A

%-igorous grower. PRICE: JI.SO per doz., flO.OOper lOn. $r.5.on per 1000.
PRLMIUMS: Five Red Wave to every hundred Kathleen Pantlind.

PAUL POST OFFICE

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

HOPP & LEMKE

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

^VIlnk■s;lll:■ t,'i'(iwt'r nf Cai'iiatii ins and Smuli Ferns.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

New— M:i.vor Pi nt,'rff. Victor and Flora Hill, per HIO.
$ri.oii. per IDiin. $4ti-ti(); Jubilee and Emma AVocker. per
l(X.i. $:i.W. per HKni. $r,,nii; Meteor and Tidal Wave, per
UK). %-2M. per UMio. $15.(M}; Sc»»tt, Daybreak, Alberliul,
Alaska and Purituu, per KHi. $1.50. per KXIlf. $r.;.(H).

All well rooted. Satisfaction guaranteed cr money
refunded.

QITITITIQ l-AWN GRASS

Finest Quality Ever OflV-red (Retails <" 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

RECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

"•"i^r Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

4J8

The Weekly Florists' Review.

JANUARY 27. 1S9S.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

When at L. E. Marquisee's I had to
look in and see the sweet carnation
Columbia, whose fair name I almost
blemished in my notes of my last visit,
quite unintentionally, as was under-
stood. The name will be changed be-
fore it is sent out, should it uphold the
promise it has given up to date, as this
name has already been bestowed upon
a variety disseminated. Its rust re-
sisting qualities are remarkable. All
around and about it are kinds much af-
fected, but this has not the least sign
of rust. The flower is perfect and
very fragranl. A white sport from
Daybreak is noticeable, but Mr. Mar-
quisee does not believe in sports, es-
pecially in carnations, reasoning that
sport is the effect of loss of vitality,
which causes the parent to produce
something dissimilar and weaker than
itself. The general stock of Daybreak,
however, is doiug as well as usual,
promising an immense crop for Easter,
to which soon the eyes of the grower
will be turned, and as he surveys his
stock of lilies, upon which he cannot at
all speculate this season, he asks him-
self where he is at, and what is he go-
ing to do in the future.

I had considerable conversation witli
Mr. Baker, of Utica, upon this most im-
portant subject, the lily disease. He
has proven by experiment that this
disease is communicated, but whether
by root action or soil or pollen con-
veyed, he is not prepared to say. It
is some distance from Bermuda to
Japan, but the Japs have it. W. M.

WHEELING, W. Va.

Cut flower trade has been very dull
since the hohdays. No business ex-
cept funeral work. Carnations retail
from 40 to 50 cents per dozen; roses,
$1 to $2: violets, $2 to $2.50 per hun-
dred. Calafornias selling for from
75 cents to $1.25.

Low Smith has closed his new store
until Easter.

A number of the florists dropped in
to see Mr. Zane one evening, remain-
ing until the wee, small hours. All re-
port having had au enjoyable time.
Mr. Zane has a nice lot of lilies and
hydrangeas coming on for Easter.

Huscroft Bros, are very busy getting
out their seed orders. H.

Too

GERANIIM

Pretty

..MARS..

to

2-iiicIi pi-its. M.oo per di)/.
Cash with order.

Sell!

HENRY ElCHHOLZ.
WdynesborOt Pa.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

ISTS' SUPPLIES I

25 N. Fourth Street.. PHSLADELPSJ5A, PA.

Si4t^.'ib^ ■'s?r#5''sK-^''sr^''sV*'sir^''sr#>"'£s*>''er^'s^-^/s>»s ■'sr^'4K*i'sr^'-sr»5'fei*i''e'.-^''t',*iJ

FOR

IMMEDIATE

DBUIVBRY

100,000

Free on board cars.
Put up in
Papt-r Lined Barrels

I EXCELSIOR

6

3-4 inch circumference. S^,

Per bbl. of 1.500. $5.00 L©.

4-6 inch circumference. '^^ PiWAPF PFAPI

No. 1. select, per 1.000. $6.00 i^; L^ TT ril'yi I L-/-HXL-,

Extra Selected, per 1.000. $6.50 'M TI JRpPOQpQ

...CASH WITH ORDER... »?

C. H. JOOSTEN,

r93 Greenwich St., NEW YORK. Importer of Bulbs and Plants

TheWM. H. MOON CO.

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring- 1898- an immense stock of
DECIDlOtS TREES, EVERGREENS,
ELOWERING SHRUBS and VINES

In great variety, of all sizes. We note especially

12,000 Dahlias, whole roots.
lO.(HH) Anipelopsis Veitchii.
10 01 III Clematis Paniciilata.
2U.oi^»ti Wichiiriana, Crimson Rambler and
Prairie Roses.
FiOO Actinidia Polygania, new climber.
5.0011 Eng-lish ivy, lun^' tops-
25,000 Honeysuckles, Matrimony Vines,

Wistarias, etc.
100,000 California Privet, 1 and 3 years.

Trade List on application. Correspondence solicited.

I^ootcd Cuttings.

American Beauties, Brides, Maids,
Perlcs, Belle Siebrect, Meteors....

n

ILY OF THE VALLEY

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

Kiiutcil Cuttings oi Cariiaticii. Mctinwan, Silver
Spray. \Vm. Scott. Tidal Wave and .Albertini
Rose Qxeen, Si per lOo; ,<S per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties. $1.50 per 100;
Sis per I.ooo. , f.. ,

Fuchias. Heliotrope. .Ageratura Dwarf, Salvia
Splendeiis and Odorata, Feverfew, Verbena..
Sweet Alyssuni, Giant and Tom Thumb, Cobea
Scandens', Soc per 100: S8 per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si. 50 per
100; Si2.^o per I.ooo.

Swains'ona. Solanum Jasminoides, .^butilon.
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

Violets. Marie Louise Runners. 80c per 100; S7
per I.ooo. Same plants out ol 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major. 4^-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100: SSo per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

St.ui.iu X Chicago.

Write lo
prices to

: GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN.

ILL.

October
Struck

Geraniums.

2^ in. in \wst named varieties; in fiats in best
named varieties; runted cuttings of Geraniums.
Heliotrope. Salvia. Petunia. Coleus. etc., grown
onlv on contract. Write for prices.

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 North Tod Avenue, - Warren, Ohio.

JANUARY 27, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review.

419

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EVELINA...

at the present time is a mass of bud and bloom. Xmas week a house 16x80
produced lOiiO flowers which sold readily at *«,(« per liK), and will continue to
produce same number per week for some time to come.

EVERY FLORIST

who has .seen it, without exception, will try this sterling variety another sea-
son, a: d it is claimed by evervono who has become acquamted with Evelina
to be ihe most prolific iiloomir in commerce and lirst-class in every respect,
and predict for it a f^raml fin ore.

THE HIGH ESTEEM

in which Evelina is held by the Cincinnali growers is shown by the fact that
Ihave already booked orders for over 7U00.

[$10.00 per 100 $45.00 per 500 $80.00 per J 000 !
1 50 at 100 rate. 250 at 500 rate. 500 at 1000 rate, i

j Cash or Satisfactory Reference, Please. (

R. Witterstaetter,

SEDAMSVILLE,
OHIO

#

Send for Catalogue
of other Novelties...

'^-♦)^r*'«f»)'4-.-»5'4i-»i-iJ.-»)-t'r»s-fe',-»)-fe'.'»i--i-.*>-4i;.»,-i

i\*'y.-»)'«.*"si-»';'e.»i''y.-»)"'U'»i"4fc*''ai*i''fe!.-*';

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New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink liuds. very Ion?, flower e:^tra
large. deli^'htfuUy fratrrant, livalirg Bridt^s-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
duelive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in thf country are Investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
moNt favorable comment from criiical judges.

Price, strong plants, frcm 2'j inch pots. $25.00
per 1 00. In lots less than 1 000 $225.00 per 1 000.

Orders iM.okcd iiuw. d.-livcr\ March l-^tli, IMIS.
Corrcspundi-ncc si-licitcd.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

KLONDIKE

Gold Fields

at Your Door.

GKRANIUMS Krim-ii lii soil In flats, ri-ii.ly 0.
8liift Into S-lii. puts. $i:kIHI per llKlil. S. A. Niut. Uniutc
Poltevlne. Mrs. E. G. Hill, Vnii Diilc aud Kobt. Brett;
the same In S^-ln. pots, $'JU tut per lllUt). Standard
sorts, such as Double Grant. Bruautil. La Fayette. La
Favorite, Le Pilot, Glorle dc France. Huff Beach,
AVondiT. Mrs. J. M. Gaar. Jules Ferry, Centanreau,
and others, S12.II0 per ItllXl; In 2i<.-in. pots. $18.ihi per
lOlHI. Hose (Jfranlimis, in flats. $2.IMl per lUO. .Moun-
tain of So.nv, in -.'I. In, pots, $2.."0 per lOll. Mine. Sal-
lerol. in flats, $l.i'i |"-r UKl. $10.1 U per llHKl.

AKeratuin, blue and white, 75e. per lOU, Sfi.OO per
IIXKI. Fuchsias, tlie standard sorts, Sl.rnl per loij. $13,011
per moil. Feverfew Little Gem, $1.00 per lliu, $3.00
per lotio. Seleetion of sorts to reinalu with us. Cash
to aeeompaiiv all ordiTs.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y

FERNS

Slronfi L'-inch pot phuits, .suitable for
Pernories. reaily to .shift- Onychium
Japonicum and Pteris Cretlca Cristata

in variety. First-eiass stoek, $4.0U per
inn.

J. A. PETERSON,

105 E. 4th St., - CINCINNATI,©.

..ROOTED CLTTINGS..

A^jeiiit II ni iVIonst rosa, A dwiirf variety
with blue flowers of enormous size. The
greatest improvtment of the age in this popu-
lar flower. 40c. per doz. by mail, ifl.50 per 100
by express. Petunia*, double, S^l.'2o ppr lOU.
retuiiias, double, 214-in. pots. $3.00 per lOO.

WM. U. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y-

Facts more eloquent

than words.

C. S. A. awards highest

of theyr;,!-.
Nfw Yurk ys points,
B'lstnii m points,
(.'Iii.';itroii;?iioints.
Pliilad.'liihiii 89 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Bostnnand
Phihidelphia shows,
and certificated
wherever shown.
The iileal commercial
and exhibition bloom.
Price, 50 cents each,
^.i.oo per dozen.
¥::(i.O0prr hundred.
flnd.nOprr thousand.
K.cadv for dflivery
March Ist, ]S98.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 ,000. Rooted

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Light and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000

We are tlie Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCILAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

AZALEA INDICA.

Fine. well-budOed pUiuls, all the best varieties.

and will make tine plants for Easter Blooming.

10 to 12 inch Crowns, (f:^ nO per dozen.

13 •' 15 " *' ES.50

Cinerarias. .S-in. bud and bloom, $1.2n per dozen.

Double Golden Dwarf Marg^uerite Cuttings,

by mail. $1.50 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florisls. City and Green Sts., Utica. N. Y.

ALTERNANTHERAS

Uuutcii Cuttings of
tin- 4 liest viirtetied
ready Feb. 15.

IZ/,l«aHillMt« Paul Bruant. in Uuil and
l]<(r(iniUni9 bloom. 2in., •$:;uO; iy-iu.,
K.nu per lou.

i-arielies. 2-in., $2.00: 2'4-in.
nU: ;)ij andJ in.,$3-oU per luu.

Begonias U.^

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, 0.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select Quality. 7f>c per bale, !•

bale.s *6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

•n«o«c*o«o*o*c»c«o»c«<

•i WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST f

Ti SEND TO^—— 88

I Bassett & Washblrn, I

§ <«^.CHICAGOsi*) )§

420

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

JANUARY 27,

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Your correspondent was told by one
•of his lady customers the following:

"Mr, _ I saw the most barbarous,

most detestable, most ignoble piece of
work I ever saw." "What was it,
madam?" was asked. "Why, at Mr.
B's funeral, in looking over the floral

designs, I saw Mrs. 's card, and on

one corner of the card was stamped
the florist's name and business place.
Oh, what a fiend, to take that way of
ladvertising his business. You ought to
tell him how bad it is." "Oh, no,
madam," I said; 'that work will
■soon kill him. We have worse
than that in our city." "What,,
■worse than that?" "Yes, madam; we
have one who travels continuously
through our city with opera glasses
looking for crepe on doors, and when
found walks right into the house, pro-
■ duces his plates of elegant floral de-
signs, ard never leaves until he gets
one or more orders for designs." "Oh,
my, my— may the Lord forgive him."
I said, "No. madam; may the devil get
him, and that soon, too." And he will
soon come to grief, for such hideous
means of doing business will soon tell.

S.

WARREN, O.

A. T. Hoyt has been quite sick with
kidney trouble, but is now on the
mend and hopes to soon be in his usual
good health. Mr. Hoyt has made some
improvements in his system of hot
water heating and expects to put in
quite a number of his heaters the com-
ing spring. It certainly makes a great
■saving in fuel.

At George W. Gaskill's the boys are
busy with plants for wholesale trade,
of which there is a fine stock. He
grows roses and carnations largely for
home trade.

Business has been far from satisfac-
tory here and it would appear that that
wave of prosperity has not reached
here yet. Mum.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

ROSES.

Bridesmaid... I $1 50 per 100.

Brides I $12.50 per 1000.

Perles ! Cuttings.

Xa France [Fine rosi.- phmls from

Meteors I 2',2-ini;h pots ready

Kaiserin J February loth.

CHRNHTIONS.

William Scott

Nancy Hanks 1

Tidal Wave I SI 00 per 100.

Portia l' $7.50 per 1000.

Ijizzie McGo^wan

Kohinoor j

Emma Wocher -|

^^^A^lr-y, ' Sl.SOperlOO.

£izzfe"Gl\bert. ! ! : 1 ! ! ! ! f S^^.SO ?er 1000.

Harrison's White |

Bridesmaid J

Nivea / $3.00 per lOO.

Jubilee i'S25.00 per lOOO.

No Older for less than 100 of one vant-ly aiceiJletl.

REINBERG BROS.,
5! Wabash Avenue, • CHICAGO

^ ^ EEDS FOR FLORISTS

Trade pkt. oz.

Al vssum Little Gem ^. 15 mso

lies,'oni:i Vernon 25

Candytuft Empress 10 .20

Centaurea Gynnocarpa IS -^'j

Coboea Scandens 15 .35

Dnicjena Indivisa 15 .30

Nasturtium Dwarf mixed. lb.60 _ .10

Petunia, tine mixed 15 .50

Trade pkt. oz.
Pettinia, large flowering

mixed $1.00

Phlox Nana Cumpacta

mixed 25 $1.50

Salvia Splendens 25 1.50

Thunber^^M mixed 10 .;0

Verbena Mammoth mixed. .25 l.iO

ELLIOTT

& SONS. ..New York.

SPRING BllBS. per 100. per 1000-

Tuberose Dwarf Pearl tirstsize $l oi> ST.Oi

Tuberose Dwarf Pearl, .second size 75 5.00

Begonias, Tuberous, single, separate colors 3.50 30.00
BeKonins. Tuberous. double, separate colors 12.00

Gloxinia Krtcta, separate colors H.OO

inia Kr^

T^wmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mm

New Pink
Carnation

Mrs. Frances Joost

Seeiiling from McGowan x \Vm. Scotl; tf-sttd fur four yeur.s. It i > of an exc«-ediii}j:ly pit-using
cnlor and proved itself an early and most prolific bloomer. It makes in a short time a Gne bushy-
plant, and has the form and habit of what carnation men say make an ideal vlant. Po-itively free
from rust. The stem is strong and heavy enou^^h to carry the large fiowrrerect without tying of
any sort. Calyx perfect; never bursts. Tt is a Kood keeper and a good shipper. You will niake no
mistakeby trying a few. AH orders filled in rotation. Aslhesah^of the stock of this Carnation
will be limited, it is advisable to order early if you want any. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Price, $2 per doz.; $lO per lOO; $75 per lOOO.

Cash nitli Order.

C. BESOLD.

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Hetter not. A few uf the good poluis lu our
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FREE from Odor.

FREE from Coloring matter.

FREE from Acids. Perfect solublUty.
■\Ve furnish a booklet "The "Window Garden." by
Kt>en E. Ri/xford, Floral Kditnr of the "Ladies'
Homo Journal." Have you purchased your Plant
Food fnr Y;\\\ and Winter trade? If not, w rite U3
for prices and ttTUis.

The Walker Fertilizer Co.

Clifton Springs, N. Y.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW VORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE .* DESIGNS

and Dealers in

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Growers and Importers of

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

42t

A New Plan for 1898 f^urpcc s Farm Annual....

^1898-^

Arc Sold

HEEDS

ONLY IN SEALED PACKAGES

Seeds of the best quality cost very much more to
ipioduce than do seeds of the ordinary commercial
'4iude. And yet many merchants, having little or no
knowlodse of the value of HIGH-CLASS SEKDS. pur-
chase their supplies wherever they can be obtained
tile clieapest.

It has been brought to our notice that some mer-
chants will buy a bill of seeds from us, obtain copes
of our catalogues and show cards and then piu'chase
a portion of their supplies from other seedsmen, who,
growing "cheap seeds," can sell at much lower prices.
In many cases planters who purchased from their
local merchants, thinking that they were obtainin;,'
BURPEE'S SEEDS, got only a few of our seeds (per-
haps in packets), and often the seeds bought by
weight or measure were of inferior quality, falsely sold
on our reputation, but for which we were not in any
way responsible.

This deception was brought so prominently to our
attention, the past year, that we debated seriously
whether we should not decline altogether to sell BUR-
PEE'S SEEDS at wholesale, and announce in "The
Farm Annual for 1S9S" that BURBEES SEEDS could
be obtained only direct from Philadelphia. Further
consideration, however, showed us that this would
hardly be fair to the lionorable merchants who liad
been handling our seeds exclusively for years, and in
whom we could place contidence. Therefore we de-
cided upon the plan announced below:

Burpee's Seeds

only

packages

Packets and ounces, in the Spangler 'Water-tight
Bags, are sealed as heretofore, and bear, plainly
Iirinted. either OUR FIRM NAME OR REGISTERED
TRADE-MARK MONOGRAM, protected by United
States Letters Patent. Quarter-pounds, pounds, pints
and quarts, done up in paper bags or cartons, will have
pasted across the top A GREEN LABEL, worded as
follows:

Burpee's Seeds

That Grow For 1898

GENUINE ONLY IF THIS SEAL IS
....UNBROKEN....

SEEDS IN BULK— that is. Peas, Beans, etc., by
the peck or bushel, and large quantities of small seeds
in bags, will have EACH SACK SEALED 'VN'ITH OUR
TRADE-MARK ON A LEADEN SEAL. This plan
will be a protection to lionest merchants from compe-
tition with other seeds claimed to be BURPEE'S
SEEDS, and at the same time will be a guarantee to
the purchaser.

Our Onlv ^aIo«man 'S our annual Catalogue. We em-
KJUT Vjniy salesman p|„^ „„ ,rav,-lers. Imt win quote

prices liy mall at aii\ tiiiu-.

Large Dealers Who Sell on Their Own Reputa-
tion, can buy in bulk from us, as hertofore.

As stated above, every sack leaving our warehouse
will be sealed, but, of course, the contents, being in
l.)ulk, can be handled as desired — except that they must
not be sold as BURPEE'S SEEDS, except in original
packages.

if FlAN Truth ABOUT

fARM Annual

_ , roBDHOOK TABM.

Vu^ / PHILADELPHIA. PA.

1&.

are the btautiful New I)u.\Kr IUj-uiu-.-.a L'ANN.Aand
— the best of se\eiity-fue thousand seedhngs raised by

Tl'RE."

The Leading American Seed
Catalogue.

Mailed Free to Planters Everywhere.

A handsome book nf 144 pages. Tells
all about the bfst seeds thatcirow.
All the illustratiuns are true to Nature,
and the descriptions have been wTitten
at FoRDHooK F.\RM, wliere we con-
duct the most extensive trial grounds
in America. It tells the jm.ain

TK';TM .MliiL'T '^EFDS.

Novelties for 1898.

Never before have so many First-
Class Novelties been introduced in
any one year.

In VEGETABLES &?^l!^;^'rKT

hanBkowx <_>nion, introduced last
year and still controlled by us, we in-
troduce Three New Tomatoes, each
of distinct character and real merit, the
tliiLDEN Eagle Melon, a new Pep-
ITK from Japan, a new American Let-
'ii;cE, and offer, for the first time, the
wonderful extra early wrinkled Gra-
Dus Peas at a moderate price.

In FLOWERS p-'?t.r:^-f;S;

is ^MI^i ill niir original sealed packets
by seedsmt-n all o\'er the world, we in-
troduce Eight other New Sweet
Peas, which can be had only direct
from us. Among other exclusive nov-
elties, we would mention the White
Defian'ce B.\lsam, the giant- flowered
Sunlight and Moonlight Nastur-
tiums, and the beautiful new Presi-
dent McKinlev Pansy, as of sur-
passing merit.

S In PI AMT^ Resides the usual Nov-
W III rLHniO elties, we have two of

our own exclusue introduction. These
the wonderful free-flowering HfKBANK Ruse
the world-famous "Wizard of Horticul-

To Keep Abreast of the Times LTTieTs^rT^Trom should

read the FARM ANNUAL for 1898. which is brighter and better than ever
before. Write TO-DAY I and you ■will receive a copy by return mail.

Burpee's Blue List for 189S.

has ht-en maik-d already to all Florists and Market Gardeners wlio are upon our

niailing lists. An\ others can have it u].iiiii applicatitni. It gi\<.-s what are termed
'^wholesale prices'* to those who plant for profit. The prices are consid-
erabU lower than in Burpee's Farm .\nnu.\l. but ol^course not so low^as tlie Trade
Prices quoted in

Burpee's Red List for 1898.

This Wholesale Catalogue for the trade is mailed ONLY to dealers who

buy to sell again. It cannot be mailed either to florists or market gardeners who buy
ONLY FOR THEIR OWN PLANTING. £S^In applying for this catalogue you must enclose
business card or other evidence that vou are a dealer in seeds.

THUS WE HAVE TOLD THE STORY OF OUR....

Three Catalogues for 1898.

To which are VOU entitled? Every reader of The Florists" Review should cer
tainly have one C)r more. iti^ALL have beL-n mailed to our regular lists and if VOU
have not received the right catalogue, please write TO-DAY and it will come by
return mail.

W. Atlce Burpee & Co. orols, Philadelphia. Pa.

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January 27. i89s.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American JaUoo Co Z80

W4

Amling, E. C WC

Armstrong. Luther. 40J>

Baker, W. F 40(i

Baker. C. F 41tt

Baldwin. A. J. ..416 419
Bassett & Wasli-

burn 411

Bayersdorl'er. H. it

Co 4:2

Benson, M 4Ju

Berger, H. H. & Co. 412

Besold. C 420

Blanc, A. & Co 40?

Bubbink. L. C 414

Boerner, Fred 41U

Burpee, W. Atlee &

Co 421

Carlton. H. R 40fi

Chocolate Cooler Co. 410
( lucas & Bod ling-
ton Co . . 3S7

Cottage Gard.-ns 412

Darling, C. T 407

LJHtri.it Flower Pot

MIg 422

iMllon, J. L 41U

Liurnt-r. F. & .Sons

c;o 4l4

Lireer. H. A 405 41,'.

Eichholz. H 41s

Elliott. W. & 80ns. 420
l^Uis & Pollworth.. 41.

Ernest, W. H 420

Esler. John G. Secy. 424
Feast, S. & Sons... 411

Felthousen. J. E 41:

Caskill. Geo. W 41:

Graham. H 4ir.

liagenburger, 'Jarl.. 4ir.
Hancock. Geo. iSon41li

Jleacock, Jos 413

Herr, Albert M 417

Herrington. A 411

Hews, A. H. & Co.. 424
Hill, E. G. & Co... 407

Hol;.l> & Lemke 41.

Hunt. E. H 40',

Jacob. Chas. W. &

Co 401.

Jewett, Z. K. & Co. 41;'
Joosten, C. H. ..408 41!

Kasting, W. F 4U.

Kelsey, H. P 401.

Kennicott Bros. Co. 38!

Kidd. W. N 41ii

Kuehn, C. A 40!

Kuhl, Geo. A 411

Lager & Hurrell... 42(

Lake, D. S :. 409

Lengenf elder. C. ... 411

Lockland Lum

Co 387 40C

Long. D. B 417

Louisville Tub. Co. 409

Lyons, M. 1 419

Lynch. W. B 410

Marshall. C. L 407

Mac Donald & Mc-

Manus 400

McCullough. J. C... 417

Michel. E. H 403

Mlllang & Co 406

Miller. Geo. L 409

Monint^er. J. C. Co. 422

Moon. S. C 409

Moon. W. H. Co... 41S

Morin. G 40S

Morris Floral Co... 409
Mound City Cut —

Flower Co Ai)S

Nafl Florists Board

of Trade 414

National Plant Co.. 412

Guwerkerk. P 412

Palmer. R. T. & Co. 424

Pennock. lii. S 40G

Peterson. J. A 419

Pierson. F. R. Co.. 424
Prince. A. O. & Co. 410
Quaker City Mch.

Wks 422

Rackham. Gen. A... 417

Randall. A. L 410

Co 409

Rogers Park Floral

Rice. M. & Co 418

Renter. S. J 416

Reinberg Bros. .408 408

ReiU. Edw 406

Reed & Kell.-r.... 420
Raynor. John 1.... 406
Ri.wchl & Granz... 415

Rupli John F 412

Schiller. J. 1 409

Schultheis. A 415

Seawanhaka Green-
houses 414

Siebrecht& Son 409

Simmons & Co 416

Skabcura DiiJ. Co. 422
Smith. N. & Son... 414

Smith. W. C 406

Smith & Son 414

Stumpp & Walter.. 417

Swayne, W 417

Vaughan McKellar

& Winterson 409

Vesey. W. J. Sec'y. 416
Walker Fert. Co.... 420

Ward, C. W 412

Weber. H. & Sons409 419

Whitton & Sons 419

Wilmore. W. W.... 407
Winter & Glovor... 40!S
Wltterstaetter. R... 419
Wittbold. Geo. ..407-413

Wors, C. W 408

Young, Thos. Jr 412

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

Some iiovel ideas in tlie circulation
of tiot water for heating are advanced
by Mr. A. T. Hoyt, tlie florist of War-
ren, 0., in a circular recently received.
His plan may be called an "all up-hill"
system. The grade is all up-hill until
the point nearest the boiler is reached,
■when there is a sharp drop to the
boiler. There are other details, but
this seems to be the main principle in
his system. He claims to secure a re-
markably I'apid circulation by this plan
of piping, and visitors to his place re-
port that he is certainly successful in
obtaining most excellent results. He
also has a novel heater of his own con-
struction.

If you grow good stock for the
Chicago market you can get the best
returns by consigning to Vaughan,
McKellar & Winterson.

H. Bayersdorfer & CO.'S

SEASONABLE SPECIALTIES:

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WE HAVE TO OFEER AT THIS TIME A LARGE STOCK OE
STRONG DORMANT FIELDGROWN

ANNA8

W liich we offer at very low prices. The varieties are the very best and
finest grown to-day. Florists will find this the most advantageous
time to procure stocks and start them for spring sales.

We offer the following sorts at onlv $3.00 per hundred, viz:-

Fa.ul Marquant Alphonse Bouvler Chas. Henderson

Mnie. Crozy

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TEKMS: Net 6U day->. cr 5 ^jer cent discount for cash
with order.

The following sorts at only
Florence "^'^aughaa
Eg'andale
Admiral Avellan

$4.00 per hundred,

J. D. Cabos
Pres. Carnot
F. R. Pierson

viz: —
Austria

Queen Charlotte
J. C. Vaug-lian

F. R. PSERSON CO.,

Tarrytown-on-Hudson,
New York:

The fnllowing extra choice sorts at $6.oo per hundred, viz: —

Eldorado Chicago Pierson's Premier

Souv. de Autoine Crozy

Tlie following newer and scarcer sorts at $10.00 per hundred.

Souv. de Pres. Carnot Burbank Beaut? de Poitevine

Italia Papa Franz Buchner

We also can supply the following: —

Tuberose Pearl, ext la iiuality SI. 00 per 100; $;.«) per 1000

Caladium Bsculentum

Hiill.s 6-9 in. iacireumference $3. 00 per 100

Bii.bs9-12in. in circumference 6.00 ixr llX)

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Try

Jadoo...

and be
convinced

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EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

Palmer's Hotbed Mats S "^"^pIoof

MA1»K expr(."A:ily for wint<r ooverinp of hothe'i^,
colli tramt-s. plaiils and seedy of all kinas.

INDCSTRtCTIBLE, CHtAP AND WARM,

Will not harbor nice or vermin. Kasity hand-
led. Dry out quiekly after rain. Have now been
in practical use three years. Cost less than old-
fashioned straw mat-; an<I entirt-lv take their

place. MADE IN FOLLOWING GRADES: ;

No. 1. Biirlun <lo(h. liil-d with rombina- '
ti n wool and <niilte'l, trains :i inches apart and
edges firmly bound. Size 4"x76 inches. 50c each.
Size 76x76 inches. 75 cents each. Made any lengrth
76 inches wide, at 12 cent-^ per running fool.

No. 2. Duck Cloth outside, filled and quilt-
ed same as No. 1. Size 40x76 inches, 75 cents each.

Size 76,\76 inches. $1.00 each. Made any lenfrth. 76

inches wide, at 16 cents per running foot-

Xo. o. Waterproof, made of oil duck, filled and (luiltt-d the same as Nos. 1 and 2. Size 40x"fi iDches,
81 00 each. Size 76x76 inches, 81-5(.l each. Made any lent'Th. 76 inches wide, at 20 cents pei- running foot.

That these mats are a much needed improvement over anything heretofore used for the
same purpose, is demonstrated by the large demand and many testimonials from prominent men
in the trade. Everyone using Hotbed Mats should give them a trial. We also make

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FOB PAHTICULARS ADDKESS

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Ever)' user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

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Vol. J.

FbORISTS' PUBUISMINd t.O

I0-S33 Caxton Building. CHICAGO.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 3, 1898.

No. 10.

miMllk'-l

Combination Canna and Carpet Bed.

COMBINATION CANNA AND
CARPET BED.

The bed shown in the accompanying
engraving was one of a pair seen in
Lincoln Park, Chicago, last summer.
The cannas in the center are the dark
foliaged variety Egandale, which Mr.

Stromback considers to be decidedly
the best dark foliaged variety to date.
In the center is a young Ailantus
glandulosa. which is cut down each
season, leaving only a few inches of
last year's growth. Around the cannas
is a circle of Begonia Erfurtae, the
culture of which was covered in a

former article. The geometrical de-
sign that encircles the above named Is
worked out with santolina, the bronze
leaved geranium Bismarck, Achyran-
thes Lindenii, Coleus tessellata and
echeverias.

The santolina is propagated by cut-
tings made in October, put in trays of

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FEBRUARY 3,

sand and elevated ou the bench well
up to the light, in a temperature of 55
to 00 degrees. When well rooted they
are potted into thumb pots and placed
in a temperature of 50 degrees, where
they remain over winter. Great care
is taken not to overwater them, and
they remain in the same pots until bed-
ding-out time. In planting out they
should be placed about eight inches
apart. Where one grows higher than
the otheis the tip should be cut out to
induce bushiness and maintain an even
height. They should never be watered
overhead except in the morning of a
bright day. Otherwise the moisture
stays in the foliage, and on warm
nights the plants will damp off. This
is apt to occur during warm, rainy
weather. There is not so much danger
of this if the plants are used as an
outside border instead of being set
closely together in a mass, as then the
air has more opportunity to get in and
dry out the moisture. This also ap-
plies to the variegated thyme, the Mme.
Salleroi geranium :ind the lobelia. The
Mountain of Snow geranium requires
more water tlian any other geranium,
and should not be planted in an ele-
vated position where apt to quickly be-
come dry. It should also be planted
quite close together, as growth is not
rapid enough to quickly cover the
ground if planted far apart.

The Bismarck is the best bronze ge-
ranium Mr. Stromback now has. The
growth is strong and the foliage holds
the color well. He has discarded Earl
Roslyn, which became weak and dis-
eased. Achyranthes Lindenii is used
merely to line out and separate the sev-
eral divisions of the bed. This achy-
ranthes is also useful as a border
around and between plants that require
a support, such as heliotrope, vincas,
etc.

In the foreground of the picture ap-
pears a section of a bed of geranium
La Favorite, semi-double white. This
Mr. Stromback considers the best white
geranium he has. He has discarded
Mrs. J. M. Garr. finding its constitu-
tion too weak. He will hereafter grow
only La Favorite for white.

OUR LONDON LETTER.

[From our Special Correspondent.

Begonia Julius.

This is another welcome addition to
the hybrid whiter flowering bego-
nias, raised by Mr. Heal of Messrs. J.
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, London. This
begonia has been raised by crossing th'^
species B. socotrana with a selected
•variety of the tuberous rooted class.
B. Julius is even finer than its prede-
cessors. It is of a compact, leafy
growth, the flowers delicate pink, and
borne with great freedom. They show
up well under artificial light.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.

This hybrid begonia of Messrs Le-
moine has been exhibited largely on
more than one occasion this autiamn.

The plants have been in 5 or 6-inch
pots as a rule, and smothered with the
small bright pink fiowers, which show
up well under artificial light, either gas
or electricity. Each year this begonia
becomes more largely grown here, and

Phylasis Franchetti.

this is not surprising, considering its
easy culture, brightness, and the time
its wealth of blossoms Is produced.

A New Grape.

The well known fruit growers of
Sawbridgeworth, Messrs. Rivers & Son,
received at a recent meeting of the
Royal Horticultural Society an award
of merit for a grape of considerable
promise. Tlie berries are of fair size,
round in form and excellent in flavor,
a point of no small importance, while
the almost deep black color is at-
tractive. It has the merit, too, of
keeping well over a long season.

The CIrrysanthemum Season.

is now over, but it has been as pro-
longed and popular as ever, the prizes
being valuable at the exhibition of the
National Chrysanthemum Society, and

the Scottish Society, whose show at
Edinburgh was magnificent. We sup-
pose the fashion will decline, but the
Koyal Aquarium, in which the
great London show was held,
was uncomfortably thronged through-
out the three days during which
the exhibition remained open. We
are pleased to see that exhibiting
the Howers in a bold way is more usual.
Mr. Norman Davis of Framfield, and
Mr. H. J. Jones of Lewisham, both had
large vases filled with one variety, a
splendid effect being the result.

Chrysanthemum Juha Scaramanga.

From the examples of this I noted at
the last November meeting of the
Royal Horticultural Society, I should
think that it was the finest new Japan-
ese reflexed variety of the present year.
The flowers were of big dimensions,
reminding one in every way of those
of Mme. Carnot, but more graceful,
and in color, what is best described as
terra cotta, touched with rose, in the
case of flowers from late buds, but
early buds give blooms of a rose-
bronze shade.

Clirysanthemum Mme. Verlat.

Those in search of a really good
white incurved flower to go with such
as Chas. H. Curtis, should make a note
of the above named variety from Mr.
Wells, Redhill, Surrey. It is a large
flower, and very dense.

The Great Storm.

The fearful storm that raged over
the British Isles in the last November
days inflicted severe damage, not
only to shipping and our coast
towns, but to gardens generally.
The storm swept the Isles, uprooting
many an old tree, smashing glass
houses, and generally creating con-
siderable anxiety. No such storm has
been known for many years.

Phylasis Franchetti.

Tills hardy Japanese winter cherry
has been exhibited largely during the
autumn. There is no question as to
its decorative value. The big bladder-
like calyces, enclosing the crimson
fruit, are of a bright orange red color,
and three or four times as large as
those of the well known P. Alken-
kengi. The strong stems bear several
of the "Chinese lanterns," as they
have been not inaptly called. Though
bold and handsome in form and color-
ing, the type is welcome, too, being
more graceful.

LI\aSTONA HOOGENDORPII.

This handsome palm bears some re-
semblance to Livistona rotundifolia
while quite small, but as it attains age
it becomes very distinct, having longer
leaf-stalks, a more drooping habit and
usually much stronger growth. The
leaves are also frequently darker in
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Livistona Hoogendorpii.

tioned species, but this is a rather in-
definite characteristic to judge by, from
the fact that the color of foliage de-
pends so much upon the conditions un-
der which the plant is cultivated.

The leaves of Livistona Hoogendor-
pii are borne on stout stems that are
usually brownish in color, and sur-
rounded at the base with brownish red
fibre, the edges of the stems being also
armed with strong spines. The blade
of the leaf is much divided into narrow
segments, these being, cleft at the tips
and pendant, and the general outline
of the leaf is circular.

This species is a warm house palm.
being a native of the Indian Archipel-
ago, and will flourish under similar
treatment to Areca lutescens, for ex-
ample, in a house having a night tem-
perature of 65 degrees, a moist atmos-
phere and light shading, and should be
firmly potted in light, rich loam, or it
the soil is naturally heavy the addi-
tion of about one-fourth part of peat
may prove beneficial.

Though in cultivation for over
twenty years, L. Hoogendorpii has not
become very common, and in fact is

seldom met with in the trade in this
country at least, seed of this species be-
ing seldom offered here in sufficient
quantity to have much effect in the
trade. It is, however, a valuable spe-
cies, though possibly not equal to so
much exposure as its well known con-
gener, L. chinesis, but the endurance
of a palm depending greatly on the
method of its culture, it would be un-
fair to condemn this or any other spe-
cies without a more complete test.
W. H. TAPLIN.

THE STORY OF AN EMIGRANT
FLORIST.

IV.

To the right and left of the Victoria
house and in front of a long range of
houses were flower gardens laid out in
formal style; geometrical figures with
gravel walks between and edged with
the little box edging, not allowed to
grow 18 inches high, as it is usually
seen in this country, but kept closely
cropped with the shears, and looking

as trim and uniform in size as the gilt
moulding round a picture. It's no use,
however, enlarging on box edging. The
gardens where it was appropriate are
no longer made. It gets killed at least
by our northern winters, and the "lay-
ing" of it is a lost art. The American
gardener, unless he is imported, knows
nothing abmit laying box edging, and
only a few of those imported ever
learned to do it skillfully.

The north side of the Victoria house
connected with the main range of
houses, in the center of which stood
the big "stove." Stove is so universally
used as applied to a hot-house that in
Europe it is correct. We all know, or
at least those who have left their na-
tive village, that buildings which in
childhood looked castles would on re-
turning home, after a few years' so-
journ in a big city, look but cabins; and
unless you have thought enough to re-
alize this, you will have too exalted an
opinion of the height of trees you
climbed for the magpie's nest, the
width of the field you threw a cricket
ball across, or the size of the village
church. All things are high or low,
long or short, light or dark, good or
bad, merely by comparison. The dull
light by which Milton wrote Paradise
Lost was light; by the side of electric-
ity it is darkness. Chichester cathedral
was very tall (274 feet) ; by the side of
the Cathedral of Cologne it is short.

So this big stove was after all not
so large. But for those days it was a
good size; perhaps SO feet long, 50 feet
wide and about 30 feet high. In that
old stove was a varied and truly trop-
ical collection, besides a fine collection
of orchids, nepenthes, hot-house ferns,
particularly the beautiful gleichenias;
there was the usual collection of cro-
tons, marantas, etc. Sitting on the top
of a step ladder and cleaning the leaves
of a seven or eight-foot croton with
the aid of soft soap and a sponge, was
often the peaceful occupation of the
younger workmen. There were speci-
mens of old Maranta Zebrina, I am
sure four or five feet across. About
ISoO a very novel little plant was
brought down from London. It had
two leaves, and as the plant cost two
guineas ($10), it was five dollars a
leaf. It was only Begonia Rex, which
we now sell in 4-inch pots for 15 cents
each.

What the ordinary lad would most
vividly remember is what there was in
the house "good to eat," and in tropical
fruits it was rich. Beside the dwarf
banana, Musa Cavendishii, there was
always growing with yearly a ripe
bunch, Musa Sapientum, the fruit of
which is superior to any. The bunch
weighs often 80 pounds and the plant
grows 20 to 25 feet, the leaf being 8 to
10 feet long. The following incident
will show that a liberal education and
refinement do not always inject uni-
versal knowledge. The wife of the rec-
tor of the parish, a beautiful and ac-
complished converted Jewess, sent one
day a sweet note to our father asking

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for a leaf of the banana. She wanted
it for "a book mark for her prayer
book." The banana is the staple food
of millions of people whose home is in
the tropics, and so prolific is it that
compared with wheat it is almost fifty
to one. It is a wholesome and delicious
fruit, but he that has not tasted it
fresh from the plant knows nothing
about its flavor. The artificially rip-
ened things we get in our northern
states give one no more idea of the
excellence of this fruit than the board-
ing house canned salmon does of the
flavor of a 20-pound beauty fresh from
the river Tay.

The guava (Pisidium guava) grew
trained to a wall, and freely and fre-
quently bore a crop of its dainty little
fruit. The granadilla (Passiflora quad-
rangularis) occasionally fruited, and
we urchins flocked round tliick when
one was to be dissected. These last
two fruits may not be relished as a
steady diet, but we never had enough
to make us tired. They were then as
great a treat as a dish of mushrooms
would be at the present moment, to the
writer.

The diffusion of knowledge in half a
century has been marvelous, and all
parts of the earth (or nearly all) are
open to travel. Every day we meet
men who can tell us how this and that
grows in Jamaica, the Ayres, Borneo,
or the Soudan. Fifty years ago the
traveler that was intelligent was a rar-
ity. I say intelligent because sailors
are great travellers. The writer when
a boy questioned many a sailor who
claimed he had been in almost every
part of the world, questioned him eag-
erly; not about the flora of distant
lands, but whether he had ever seen a
tiger or wild elephant, a rhinoceros
or a kangaroo. The result has always
been a dismal failure. The poor sailor
had evidently seen little and observed
less. His recreations and pleasures
when ashore were of the same kind,
whether he was in Liverpool, Singa-
pore, Sydney, Hong Kong, or even Chi-
cago. The dock and its environments
were the limit of his explorations. So
to see arrow root, sugar cane, cinna-
mon, tea, coffee, and many other eco-
nomic plants and trees did not fall to
the lot of every boy. The coffee often
bore berries, but not in quantity sufli-
cient to make any difference to our
household expenses.

That grand fruit, the mango, was
here grown and ripened to perfection.
A large plant, or rather tree, some
seven or eight feet high, broad and
dense, with dark green leaves, annu-
ally bore clusters of its rich fruit. A
lady friend in Florida kindly sent me
a few mangos a few years ago, picked,
I suppose, green. When they arrived
they were as difficult to masticate as
the toughest section of an aged owl.
The mango (Mangifera indica) is a lus-
cious fine fruit when ripened on the
tree. While referring to tropical
fruits, let me say that the mangosteen
(Garcinia Mangostrana) refuses to

fruit, or readily, away from its native
climate, or the tropics. Themaguosi:eeu
is described as one of the most delight-
ful and nutritious fruits given to man,
and is with an occasional change to
fricasseed missit)nary, the chief food of
the islanders of that vast expanse dot-
ted with countless islands called Oce-
anica, or at least of those islands not
too far removed north or south of the
equator. When the writer was seven
or eight years old there were, in the
same year, two places in Great Britain
that each had a promise to ripen a
mangosteen, only one fruit each, but
those, I am pretty positive, were the
first in Europe. One was at Sion
House, the other in this garden, which
takes me so long to stroll through. As
the fruit developed there was a report
weekly in the Gardeners' Chronicle of
their respective progress and welfare.
The one at Sion House did. I believe,
reach maturity, but, alas, the other one
never got the chance. A big, raw-
boned Scotchman from far north, a
new aspirant for "improvement in his
profession," doubtless a very worthy
young man, splendidly adapted for
"tossing the caber." or calling himself
"she, ' got his elbow against this pre-
cious fruit and off it came. Poor fel-
low; in less than two hours his trunk
and himself were off the estate. He af-
terwards, so I was informed, emigrated
to one of the small islands, where the
mangosteen flourished, was presented
with a few dozen native wives and be-
came a virtual "king of the Cannibal
islands."

One orchid, I will never forget it,
stood in an iron vase, and was some
three feet in diameter. It occasionally
made a trip to Regent's park, when
that was the locality where the great-
est flower shows were held before the
days of South Kensington or the Crys-
tal Palace. It was old Dendrobium
densiflorum. and I have seen 75 spikes
of its rich bunch of grape-like flowers
on it at one time. What a pity it and
Wardianum last but so short a time.

To the east and west of this stove
was a smaller house, used for the same
class of plants, to begin to mention
which would be to you tedious. West-
ward the range was finished off with a
heath house, many fine specimens and
a great many species that I will per-
haps never see again. Seldom did this
heath house need any fire. On the
eastern end the range was flnished off
with a peach house that was forced
early, and on a shelf near the glass at
the back of the house strawberries
were forced to perfection. We hear of
strawberries being sold at a high price
for the table of New York's million-
aires, but I scarcely think they ever
bring so high a price as those I have
seen picked from this old house, each
berry in one of its own leaves, care-
fully packed in fiat trays, only one
layer in thickness. Occasionally, for
some extraordinary occasion, a few
were sent to a fruiterer in London, and
the consumer paid one dollar and

twenty-five cents per ounce for them,
swallowing nuggets, you may call it.

Passing through a small inclosure of
dwarf pear trees, we come to four vin-
eries heated with the old brick flues,
but they grew good grapes all the
same. To any one brought up on Con-
cord grapes, they don't sigh after a
Muscat or Black Hamburg, but I do.
A friend who will see these lines, like-
ly before they are in type, told me that
he did not care for hot-house grapes,
but preferred our Delawares and Isa-
bellas. What a degraded taste. What's
the good of education if that is the re-
sult? But that is only a western taste.
Is it not strange, and an evidence of
lack of enterprise — it certainly is not
lack of knowledge — that great quanti-
ties of exotic grapes are grown in Bel-
gium and sent to New York, and per-
haps other American cities, to satisfy
the palate of our wealthy epicures?
This is not Anglomanism, but a correct
taste. Champagne is considered su-
perior to elderberry wine, and this is
about the relative excellence of a Mus-
cat and Concord.

About twenty-five years ago there
was a seemingly endless controversy
and discussion in the Gardeners'
Chronicle, whether outside vine bor-
ders, when the house w-as fo.C3d. should
be covered with two or three feet of
warm manure or not. After months of
windy effusions, mostly from private
gardeners who had nothing else to
do. the question was left as much un-
decided as when they began. Looking
at it from a distant view, I should say
that in a climate where the frost pen-
etrates the ground but a few inches,
sufficient manure to keep out the frost
was all that was desired, and that
smothering the border and roots with
three feet of stable manure was all
wrong. Neither the element of air or
water could be of benefit to the roots.
The editor, after long suffering and
patience, shut them up, and for fear
the editor of The Review will exer-
cise his prerogative, I will for the
present shut up myself.

Bibber.
(To be continued.)

ADVERTISING A FLOWER SHOW.

( Read before the St. Louis Florists' Chib by J. J i
Belieke. I

In regard to advertising a flower
show — does it pay? It certainly dops
pay if the advertising is done in the
right way. As to mediums to reach the
right people, the newspapers utidoubt-
edly stand at the head. You must have
the usual announcements in the amuse-
ment column, but way and above that
is the securing of advance announce-
ments in the reading columns. This
Is work that requires a little advance
experience. The newspapers will al-
ways print what they feel is news, and
very often an announcement can be so
worded that it will pass the editor
as news, when the same matter, it
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/f rr-,^.- \

Views in tiie West End Store of Ellison & Tesson, St. Louis.

■would be promptly turned down as
simply a reading notice that should be
paid for.

The question resolves itself into an
understanding of what is news from a
newspaper man's standpoint, and an
organization that contains a consid-
erable number of people who are not
interested in floriculture commercially

will give the organization a much bet-
ter standing with the newspapers than
one which is pairely commercial in
character. In other words, if Mr. John
Smith, the real estate dealer, is inter-
ested in flowers as a pastime, the fact
that he has added considerably to his
collection of plants, etc., would be an
item of news to the average newspaper

man, but if Mr. Smith had simply done
some extra business in real estate it
would be considered advertising rather
than news.

A decided help to the committee in
charge of the advertising is what Is
known as a press agent. He is usu-
ally a man who has at one time been a
reporter on a daily paper and who is
capable of writing what is called an
attractive story. Long experience has
told him what editors are apt to let
pass as news matter, and not only what
will appeal to them in a general way
as news, but he is generally familiar
with the peculiarities of the various
editors in the city. It is an old saying
of reporters that they write for their
editor rather than for the general pub-
lic. In other words, they do not al-
ways write what they think would in-
terest the general public, but what
they think will conform to the ideas
of the man who is to edit their copy.
It can readily be seen that knowledge
of this character cannot be acquired
by any one in another line of business,
and this is where the press agent, if
he is worthy the name, has a very
great advantage over any other man,
no matter how brilliant he may be.

The press agent should also advise
in regard to the advertising, but it is
not always safe to take his advice. He
may be of the type that requires a
rake-off for himself, and he may en-
deavor to induce the committee to ex-
pend the money in directions which
will enable him to get the rake-off
and which would not be to the advan-
tage of the exhibition. If the adver-
tising appropriation were quite limit-
ed, I would suggest that it be con-
fined entirely to the newspapers, ex-
cept what was needed to print some
small posters that Could be hung up in
the florists' stores. I am convinced
that the large display poster on dead
walls, etc., does not give value for the
money, and I place little reliance on
the smaller posters which are placed
in general store windows and other
places conducted by people who have
no direct interest in the exhibition.

Street car advertising seems to be
good if you always get what you pay
for. It is, however, very difficult to
check up the bills of the man supply-
ing the street car advertising. He will
tell you that he will place the card in
all the cars on certain lines, and when
he brings you the contract to sign, it
will specify a certain number of cars.
If you have stepped into a number of
cars and found that the card is not
there, and make a complaint he will
explain that a few extra cars were put
on that line that day and that is the
reason you did not find your card in
them. He will assert that the card
appears in the number of cars you had
contracted for, and he will exhibit a
string of car numbers about a yard
long and suavely request you to check
it up. To a man who can find barely a
moment to spare at the time, this re-
quest is anything but humorous.
But the story could be drawn out to

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an indefinite length. Let us sum it up

by advising this; Get a good press
agent. Be guided largely by his ad-
vice. He should be engaged at least
two months before the time of hold-
ing the exhibition, and $100 to $150 is
not too large an amount to pay for his
services from that time until after the
exhibition is closed. Up until
toward the time for the exhi-
bition to open he will do nothing
but secure space for an occasional
short advance note of what is being
done in the way of preparation for the
exhibition. About three weeks before
the time of holding the exhibition
these notes should be larger and more
frequent, and probably he will select
the Sunday before the opening of the
exhibition as the day for what he will
call his "grand stand play." He can-
not figure on getting more than one
large advance notice, and he will ar-
range to have it as close to the open-
ingot the exhibition as he can get it.
Then he will arrange tor a good report
in the papers the opening day of the
exhibition. He will be at the exhibi-
tion hall the night before and will ex-
plain to the various reporters who call
just what is going to be done in addi-
tion to what can be seen already by
the reporter, and it would be wise to
provide him with a quantity of flowers
which he could present to each of the
newspaper men that call,

A box of cigars and a tew bottles of
liquid refreshment in the side room
for the use of the press agent would
also prove a good investment. All
during the exhibition he should have
a supply of four or five dozen good
chrysanthemum flowers each day.
After showing a reporter around the
building and giving him the desired in-
formation for the repoiter's story, he
will finish up by presenting him with
a bunch of flowers and possibly a clove.
Sometimes the clove is preferred to the
flowers, though in the case of a lady
reporter the flowers are sufficient.

In securing good press notices it
might be put briefly thus: In the
first place you must have the editor in
sympathy with you, that he may send
a reporter to the exhibition with in-
structions to give the story liberal
space. Secondly, you must give the re-
porter plenty of facts upon which he
may build a good story. Thirdly, you
must have the sympathy of the re-
porter, so that he will exert himself in
the matter. Fourthly, you must be suf-
ficiently lucky to have the story come
in at a time when there is no great po-
litical excitement which is making a
large demand for space in the daily
press.

EEL-WORMS IN ROSES.
Last spring I did not propagate any
roses as my stock was badly infested
with eel-worms. I bought young stock
and when it was ready for planting I
found it also was infested with the eel-
worms. The roots were covered with
large galls and a glance through a mi-

croscope showed the young by the mill-
ion.

It was too late to secure a supply of
clean stock so I tried my luck at doc-
toring. I made a solution of one part
Rose Leaf extract of tobacco to ten
parts pure water, and soaked the ball
of every plant in it. They were then
set back in their pots again for a week.
They were then soaked again and at
once planted on the bench, while the
balls were wet with the solution. A
week later I gave the soil a sprinkling
of lime and have given the bench two
top-dressings of lime since, with the
result that up to date I have seen no
sign of eel-worms.

GEO. W. GASKILL.

Warren, O.

POT PLANTS FOR MARKET.

By .loaeph Reeve.

(Read before the Chicago Florist Club

Jan. 27.)

In view of the present demand, the
growing of pot plants for market is a
subject of importance to both the
grower and the retailer. We have given
so mucli of our attention to the per-
fecting of the growing of cut flowers,
and devoted to this so much space, that
the growing of pot plants for market
has been left to a very few. It was very
evident to the retailers during the past
Christmas, that there is a brisk demand
for well-grown flowering pot p ants.
Should we not cultivate the tastes of
our customers in this direction?

We have ascertained that to obtain
good prices we must grow flrst-class
stock. No off-colored, spindling plants
will do. The requisites are abundance
of flowers and foliage with graceful or
stocky habit and colors such as are
at present sought after. We should pay
particular attention to the obtaining of
the very best strains and varieties. As
we sell the greater bulk of plants at
holiday times we must aim to have
them in at their best for the time speci-
fied. In doing this we must avoid over-
crowding or overforcing. Only the most
careful cultivation will insure us com-
plete success. In takuig a summary
glance over our list of plants for mar-
ket, I will note such varieties as are
meeting with favor here and elsewhere.

From October to January we have pot
mums, azaleas, cyclamens, primulas,
heaths, double geraniums, lilies, poin-
settias and epiphyllums; and in berried
and fruited plants, peppers, solanums,
ardisias and dwarf oranges. The mum
grown in from .5-inch to 8-inch pots is
very popular and salable if grown
dwarf and stout with few stakes, good
foliage and a reasonable amount of
characteristic flowers. Cyclamens are
most desirable when well done, and
make good profit to the grower and the
retailer. Primulas of the best varie-
ties, well-grown, singly or in pans,
make a good seller as a cheaper plant.
Azaleas forced in at Xmas in variety
are excellent plants and fetch good
prices. In bright red flowers, so much
sought after at Xmas, nothing is better

than well-grown, well-foliaged poinset-
tias, and I believe epiphyllums would
also be good for this purpose. In ber-
ried plants very few are grown here,,
and I would suggest a trial.

Rubbers in all sizes seem to be well
adapted as an ideal foliage plant for
most purposes and well-grown plants
sell quickly. My experience has led
me to ask wliy would not medium-sized
crotons make good plants for the warm
rooms of our customers in the winter
months? lu palms the demand is for
well-grown home stock. Imported
stock in kentias of late years has not
been so good and is very soft, it being
several months before it is properly fit
for sale. Ferns are very popular, being
much sought after, especially in Neph-
rolepis varieties, as cordata compacta,
Bostoniensis, exaltata and davallioides
furcans; and in pteris varieties, as tre-
mula, magniflca and serrulata. With
many Cyperus alternifolius is a good
seller as a cheaper plant. Ferneries
make a large demand for successive
batches of 2io and 3-inch ferns, and the
market does not yet supply these in
quantity needed at all times.

Lengthening our list of plants, we
have cinerarias, liyacinths and bulbs in
general, lilies, hydrangeas, pot roses,
pelargoniums, fuchsias, marguerites^
genistas, dendrobiums, forced shrubs
and flowering plum crabs. Most of
these we grow in general, but especially
for Easter, our specialties then being
lilies, good azaleas, pans of tulips, pot
roses and spireas, white flowers being
in the lead, with such exceptions as.
hyacinths and other Dutch bulbs, which
make excellent sellers in pots and pans.

In bedding plants we find well tested
newer varieties and novelties are the
best sellers, if well grown and hard-
ened off. Our midsummer plants are
cut down to a few, perhaps the cream of
them all for color and effect, but at
present they do not appeal very strong-
ly to the pockets of our customers,
though they help to set off a retail
store. They are fancy leaved caladiums,
gloxinias, tuberous-rooted begonias,
auratum lilies and fancy coleus.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

A Flat Cluster of Calla Flowers.

Although calla flowers, like the flow-
ers of the tuberose, are not used in
such numbers as they once were, for
certain purposes they are useful and
appropriate, as for instance in church
decoration, where the odor of the more
graceful Easter lily may be objected
to; and there are still many to whom
the calla is one of the choice flowers,
especially for use at funerals. For this
purpose they should be arranged in a
loose fiat cluster, somewhat as shown
in the illustration, care being taken to
overcome the natural tendency of the
perverse flowers to assume the form of
a closely packed cylindrical bunch.

These were provided with a backing
of their own foliage, but as calla leaves
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-and yielding, if the flowers are to be
shipped, or placed where they are to
be seen and used by someone having
less taste and more clumsy fingers than
the florist, it will be well to use a more
rigid backing, or at least have the
leaves well supported by other mate-
rial. The ribbon used was No. 12, and
yellowish green, but white or cream-
white would be suitable, and for a clus-
ter of this size No. 16 would be bet-
ter.

A photograph made as this was. at
■close range and looking along the
length of the object, is naturally some-
what foreshortened, and the portion
Ivearest the camera is unduly enlarged.
This cluster was nearly thirty inches in
length and longer in proportion to its
width than it seems. The fine foli.-ige
•around the stems is Asparagus Spren-
gerii, which is very suitable for such
uses. W. T. BELL.

Franklin, Pa.

VIOLET NOTES.

The continued cloudiness of Ihe sea-
son is something unusual and has made
it. and continues to make it. one of the
hardest winters we have seen to keep,
not alone violet houses, but all houses
in first class growing shape. The sea-
son has been dark since the first of No-
vember, with so few exceptions in
bright days, that practically we have
bad none. As a consequence, unless

more than the usual amount of care has
been bestowed in keeping the plants
well cleaned up. they will not now be
in the condition that they should be.
They now begin, despite all this, to feel
the first whisper of spring by making
a growth that they will not at holiday
time, and if you wish to make your
crop a continued success till late in the
season, special care will have to be ex-
ercised in regard to the four essentials
of violet culture, viz.. ventilating, heat-
ing, watering and cleanliness.

Don't make the mistake (because you
are busy) of thinking that the weather
is mild, and if you neglect the fire the
house will be all right today without
ventilating, etc. If you do, success will
not attend your efforts, for one of three
things will be sure to happen, either the
day will continue cloudy and the tem-
perature will be all right, but the air
all wrong, being stale and just right to
bring on a diseased condition (as it
would on yourself if you had to remain
in it), or the fire will be warmer than
you expected, so that the temperature
will be too high: or the sun will come
out for a short time, and cause the
same results, and so it goes day after
day. The price of good violets is
"eternal vigilance," and not relaxing
your care for even a day.

They cannot get too much ventilation
judiciously applied, as fresh, brisk air
is absolutely necessary to thrifty,
stocky, healthy plants, and if the houses

are close, with a heavy atmosphere, the
plants will inevitably get weak and
sickly, and ready to go into a decline
with the first disease that comes along.
We were in a house not long since
where we were not surprised at finding
the plants doing nothing. It was about
noon, outside temperature about 32 de-
grees, about one inch of ventilation on
in every twenty feet, steam on all but
one run of inch pipe on each side of the
house, and in addition to all this, the
sun came out for an hour or so. How
they could be expected to do anything
is more than I can understand, and
then, too, the houses were quite ex-
posed. I doubt if there was piping
enough to keep out the frost on a very
severe night, and violets will not flour-
ish well in such extremes of tempera-
ture.

The owner of this house is a first-
class grower, but was away at the time,
and I take it his foreman is not a violet
grower. No violets have been picked
from that house yet. If it were mine,
I would sell what will be picked for a
year's subscription to The Review, and
I would have the best of the bargain.

Watering is equally important with
ventilating, but W'ill have to lie taken
up next time. R. E. S.

■VIOLET HOUSES.

I am building some violet houses, 10
feel wide, with wall one foot high, to
plant in the summer and then put on
sash m the fall. Will you advise me
how to pipe same to the best advantage
tor the plants? J. H. L.

J. H. L. has asked a question that
would be much easier to answer if
he had stated his outside temperatures,
height of houses, and whether the sys-
tem of heating was hot water, open
or under pressure, or steam. If persons
asking these questions will bear these
points in mind, we could answer much
more accurately. It should also be
stated whether the houses are open be-
tween, that is, under gutters, making
it all one house practically, also if they
run north and south or east and west;
many things are to be taken into con-
sideration.

For this vicinity (twenty-five miles
southeast of Albany, N. Y.), supposing
the houses to run east and west, and
hot water under pressure to be the
heating system, we would run a 3-inch
main down the house under the ridge,
if the house was high enough; if not
high enough tor this, then two 2-inch
mains a little below and at each side of
the ridge, then branching each way at
the end of the house, with 2-inch pipe
running back, with two lines of 2-inch
pipe on each side of the house, one line
close to the eaves or gutter, the other
about a foot above this. Have a valve
in each run of pipe, so as to be able to
cut off each separately, according to
the weather. If the houses are in a very
exposed position, it would be well to
have an extra run on the north side for
use in severe spells. One of the great
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pipes properly graded, as a very small
sag will sometimes greatly impair the
rapid (and consequently economical)
heating of a house.

R. E. SHUPHELT.
Chatham. N. Y.

VIOLET NOTES.

Mr. W. Scott, in his article on violets
in No. 7, claims, that rooted runners
only will give satisfactory results, and
that they must be planted in solid beds
only, in order to achieve success. Our
method of growing is somewhat con-
trary to his. and yet our success this
winter would be hard to excel, and
with the majority of good growers,
hard even to equal.

We grow in both solid Ijeds and
benches, both systems having the glass
off during the summer, and our plants
are the picture of vigor, health and
abundance of bloom. Our method of
rrojiagation is different from his. In
April, when the plants are through
blooming, we divide the old plants,
making as many as 40 to 50 plants from
one. We manage to have a little root

on each one; any without roots are put
in the propagating bed. the crown
thrown away and the rooted divisions
potted into 2ij-inch pots and placed on
the same bench, from which the old
plants were removed. Of course great
care should be exercised in shading,
watering and ventilation, until the
roots begin to start, after which they
are all right.

By this method, we have met with as
good success. I imagine, as with his
rooted cuttings, only, although rooted
runners, we admit, are preferable; yet
it does not follow, that In order to
achieve success we must have rooted
runners. Again, we have met with
equal success with solid beds as with
benches, and. indeed we think better:
in fact, we prefer them, and excepting
the solid beds we now have, we shall in
the future plant in benches only. One
great factor in benches is that you can
dry them out better in damp, wet
weather; also regulate the watering to
better advantage, which, to grow vio-
lets successfully, means no little meas-
ure towards success.

GEO. F. CRABB.

Primula Ojcor.ica.

It is too early yet, midd e of March
will do, but as .scon as you can procure
fresh seeds of Primula obconica sow it.
It takes longer than the sinensis type
to make a good flowering plant. They
don't poison every one and are so pro-
fuse in blooming that they are one of
our important midwinter, inexpensive
plants.

There is a demand at Easter for
plants to suit all sizes of purses and
last year we found that pans of pansies.
of good stem and full of flowers, sold
■well. There is also this advantage that
the plants, when out of flower, which
doubtless they would be in a few weeks,
kept in a warm room would recover and
give lots of flowers if planted out the
end of April. We have plenty of cus-
tomers who would not consider this
trifling advantage, but there is ;i large
number who would; the same class of
sweet ladies who ask you "What shall
I do with my geraniums in the fall?"
Try and answer such questions with a
little humor, a little sarcasm, plenty of
good nature, the whole seasoned with
respect, and you most likely have cured
your patron of putting such idle in-
quiries unless she is a rural dame, "who
loves posies and you ought to see her
Begonias to home, what Congressman

J3oodle brought from Washington and
give a slip to her aunt." Don't waste
any time or breath on that breed. If
you have pansies in a cold frame, dig
up some the first occasion that the frost
is out of the ground; it is not too early.
If in separate colors, so much the bet-
ter, for a pan of yellow or blue pansies
would be bound to sell; but who ever
saw a mixed bed of pansies where the
colors did not harmonize! A very light
house where the night temperature is
about 45 degrees will do well for these
little plants. You want them to g;ow.
but not grow tall and spindling. I have
a bench at present of a thousand or
two. The house has been down to 40
degrees many cold nights, and being
very light the plants have grown very
sturdy, but only now commencing to
open their lovely, expressive features. I
shall lift a lot of these into 6, 7 and 8-
inch pans and Iceep them as cool as pos-
sible, for being all ready to bloom and
much larger plants than those from a
cold frame, they will come along plenty
early enough with the natural advance
of the season.

Bougainvillea Sanderiana.

A lot of cuttings of Bougainvillea
Sanderiana put in the sand in October,
although by no means hard wood, hav?

rooted but indifferently, not more than
50 per cent. Those put into heat 0 weeks
ago and now showing their flower buds
are also making a young tender growth
that will strike as freely as a verbena.
You can get a few cuttings off each old
plant without in the least robbing to
any serious extent.

Begonia Manicata Aurea.
A plant that I had occasion to men-
tion and which may appear in another
column of The Review, is Begonia man-
icata aurea. If anyone has a la;-ge stock
I am not aware of it. It is not valuable
for Its fine spike of pink flowers as is
the type, but for its beautifully mottled
foliage. If it were a tender fastidious
plant Us mottled green and golden
leaves would have little value in the
eyes of the commercial florist, but it is
not; It is par excellence, one of the
very best plants to withstand the dry
air of a steam heated room. It grows
slowly like most good things and prop-
agation by cuttings is slow, but it can.
be produced freely by pieces of the leaf
as you do the Rex type. A batch put in
about October 15 is now showing up
with their little leaves. You don't want
this for spring sales. Plants rooted in
rail or midwinter would not be large
enough, but you will have fine plants
for next winter's sale. For an amateur
conservatory, of which I am glad to
say there seems to be quite a revival it
IS an ideal plant. I beg to say by "ama-
leur conservatory." I don't mean the de-
tached conservatory and other houses
presided over by a professional garden-
er, but the little 8x18 structure that
now is attached on the sunny sid- to so
many of our luxurious residences.

Palms.
There is at the present time an op-
portunity to do up some jobs round the
greenhouse that may not appsar abso-
lutely necessary, but yet will well pay
for the time spent. One of these is to
have a thorough overhauling of your
palms, big and little. Be caiefiil of
overpotting, if you need any at all.
Palms, all of them, will thrive in a re-
markably small pot. apparently out of
proportion to their size, if well cared
for with water and a proper tempara-
lure. This is net a bad time to shift,
if it must be done. As the days are get-
ting longer there will be more light,
more heat and more inclination to grow
top and bottom. But it was not shifting
I alluded to. it was sponging. In the
best regulated houses mealy bug and
white and brown scale make their ap-
pearance. Go over them all with a
sponge and a tub of water in which
you have added one-sixtieth part of
Rose Leaf Extract of tobacco. In go-
ing over them, small plants especially,
it does not take long to knock out a
Kentia Belraoreana in a 4 or 5-inch pot.
See that the crock and perhaps piece of
green moss is in shape to let water
pass freely through. Pull out a big
worm or two; rub off an inch of the
worn-out soil on the surface and re-
place with fresh loam. In nine cases
out of ten this is .-ill the palm will need

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and better for its health than a shift to
larger sized pot. At this, as well as all
tedious jobs, don't let one man or lad
do it. Man is a gregarious animal and
loves company; if lie don't he is dis-
eased. Let two be at it. They will
work, talk and be merry, and can. with-
out detriment to their work, either in
speed or quality, discuss Teller's silver
bill, "Helpful Reminders," or any
other instructive or important subject.

Ficus Elastica.

There is quite a dearth of rubbe s
just now. Ficus elastica must be used
somewhere in large quantities. With-
out doubt, it is a fine plant and we shall
in future endeavor to raise our own. I
am an earnest believer in that most ad-
vanced state of civilization known as
"division of labor." The average florist
had better leave to the specialist the
raising of young palms, ferns and other
things, as he does to the Dutchm:iu his
hyacinths and the Bernuulian his lilies,
but the rubbers are so easily increased,
if you have a few old plants, that you
might as well increase your stock.
Four or five eyes below the end of the
shoot make a cut. slanting upward, an
inch or so long, and half way through
the shoot: insert a little sphagnum
moss to keep the incision open, and
wrap a little of the same material round
the shoot above, lielow and to the thick-
ness of half an inch round the cut. If
the temperature of the house is kept up
to GO degrees or above and the moss
kept moist by an occasional syringing,
roots will soon appear when you can
sever the shoot just below the cut, and
you will soon have an established
youEg plant, %\ hich you should rol; o\ er-
pot when first taken from the parent
tree.

Propagating.

You should not allow a single foot of
your propagating bench to now lie idle.
The spring will soon be here, and don't
be found deficient on any stock for
which you always have a good demand.
This is about as late as fuchsias should
be propagated, and make good plants
for spring sales. There is santolina.
Begonia vernon (if not raised from
seed), lobelias, abutilon, vincas, coleus,
achyranthes, senecio, lophospermum,
anthericum, all of these should be
propagated as fast as you can afford to
give them room.

Ivy Geraniums.

Xot least in importance are the beau-
tiful ivy geraniums. They are as much
a pelargonium as any of the so-called
geraniums, but are very different in
habit. They cannot be recommended as
a bedding plant, for when given root
room go out of flower and into a vigor-
ous growth, but they sell in our markets
and thousands are used in our ceme-
teries as an edging to a vase or basket.
Hundreds of vases are filled in our cem-
etery (Forest Lawn), where Emile de
Gerardin occupies the center and a
semi-double ivy leaf is the entire edg-
ing drooper or "vine." It is demanded
and we must obey. Plants that we prop-

agated in October are now in 3-inch
pots and will make fine (IScent) plants
by the end of May. Their tops will even
make fine cuttings and root like a weed,
and make useful 3-inch plants by sell-
ing time. Pot them in the sand, not
pot them as you would a zonale ger-
anium.

Care in Fumigating.

.Just let me remind you for the sev-
enth time that you must not fumigate
in a house where the young growth of
astilbe is now expanding. Wetting it
thoroughly will help when smoking.
Covering witli papers or cloth is bet-
ter, and no smoke is best of all.

Azaleas 'Wilting.

I also notice in florists' windows (my
own among the rest) beautiful plants of
■Vervaeneana and other azaleas allowed
to wilt. It is simply want of a good
soaking. The clerks are prevented by
an abnormal development of length and
stiffness of shirt collar from lowering;
their vision to the level of the pots, and
the poor plants have to suffer. These
azaleas make no roots, at any rate tiil
spring, in the new soil, and a heavy
watering is necessary to sufficiently wet
the old bulb, so don't neglect. When
you lose a good azalea you have knock-
ed off the profit of at least the sale of
two others, W, SCOTT.

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Cuttings.

Cuttings may be inserted right along
as they are ready now, and should not
be left on the stock plants long enough
to get run up and spindly. It should
be remembered that when rooted, they
can be boxed up, and when growing
again they can be topped, and the stock
thus rapidly increased to the desired
Quantity. Much has been said and writ-
ten on the question as to whetlier cut-
tings should be trimmed or not. some
maintaining that they should not.
while others claim that they should. It
is hardly worth while arguing about it.
as the mum will root anyhow: but one
thing stands to reason, that w-hen the
bottom leaves are taken off and the
others just tipped by one stroke of the
knife, it adds greatly to the appearance
of the cuttings in the bench, and allows
the air to circulate between the rows:
thus reducing to a minimum the danger
of damping or fungus striking in. The
bottom leaves always die if left on, so 1
don't see why they should not as well
be removed first as last.

The cuttings should not be allowed
to wilt down in the sun, if it is possible
to keep them up. Our propagating
house faces north and the sun never
strikes it at all. but where growers are
not so favored, the cuttings can be
shaded with newspapers, which should
be raised several inches on labels or
short sticks, to allow a current of air
to pass beneath the papers and the
bench. When we put in cuttings we
water them thoroughly, and oftentimes
they get no more till they are ready to
be taken up. We do not believe in
syringing them in the bench, because
if the house is kept comparatively cool,
as it should be — 50 degrees nights and
55 degrees days — they do not need it.
With this treatment, and with proper
cuttings, we guarantee 100 per cent ev-
ery time.

Watering and syringing are in too
many plaies entrusted to the boy, when
in reality no part of the routine of
greenhouse work is so important. Some
varieties, if they get too much syring-
ing in the cutting bench, will lose their
points by damping, Mayflower being a
particularly bad one in this respect,
and as it is also with us mighty slow in
throwing cuttings, one cannot afford to
lose many.

One thing that should be particularly
noted is to have the cuttings free from
black fly before putting them in the
bed, A dip in tobacco water will dis-
pose of them quick enough, and it pays
to begin like The Review did, "On a
clean foundation." The old plants
should be well dusted with tobacco
dust, to keep them clean, and mildew,
to which this vile weather has intro-
duced us, can be easily cleaned off with
sulphur.

When cuttings are rooted, if the idea
is to grow them into specimen plants,
they should be potted up singly into
21-j-inch pots from which, as they fill
the pot with roots, they can be moved
into 5-inch pots.

For ordinary work, the young plants
can be put into flats. This is the sim-
plest and quickest way, and answers
well enough. The soil for the first
shift should have a little leaf soil or old
mushroom bed manure mixed through
it. to lighten it somewhat, and encour-
age root action, the object being to get
nice, thrifty young plants, perfectly
healthv, without any pretensions to
grossness. C. TOTTY.

JUDGING NE-W CHRYSANTHEMUMS

I see it has been suggested that rais-
ers of seedling chrysanthemums be re-
quired to send flowers to all of the dif-
ferent cities where there are commit-
tees of the Chrysanthemum Society of
America. While I admit that the aver-
age of the judgment of the various
committees might be desirable, the ex-

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pense of exhibiting before them all
would be so great as to prohibit a
sniall grower from presenting a seed-
ling for the consideration of the so-
ciety. All the best new varieties do
not come from the large growers, to
whom the extra expense might not be
a serious objection. As I understand
it. the object of the society is to en-
courage the production and dissemina-
tion of meritorious new varieties, as
well as to deter growers from dissemi-
nating those that lack merit. If the rule
suggested were adopted, the society
would assuredly take a step backward.
Don't bar out the little fellows. They
may do better work occasionally than
the big ones. JOHN BEIMF'ORD.

DISEASED LILIUM HARRISn.

To Prevent Their Importation.

Editor Florists' Review: — I see
through the press, that a bill has been
introduced in the Senate regulating the
importation of trees, plants and shrubs
and other nursery stock, to prevent the
importation and spread of injurious in-
sects and fungous diseases. The bill as
I understand it, provides that all nur-
sery stock imported shall be inspected
and If found free from injurious insects
or disea.ses receive a certificate to al-
low the owner to transport and sell it

Could not this be extended to bulbs
also? The way we have been taken in
by the Bermuda lily growers of late is
nothing less than fraud and has some
similarity to the Chicago gold brick
industry. I am positive that if a law
was in force preventing the importa-
tion of bulbs infested with dangerous
insects, 75 per cent of the lily bulbs we
receive now from Bermuda would have
to be sent back, and the growers would
wake up to the necessitv of discrimi-
nating between a good and a bad bulb
I hey have now a practical raonopolv of
the Lihum Harrisii trade, and this may
account for the carelessness, greed and
insolence they have shown.

I am convinced that the disease ( •>) of
the Liliuni Harrisii is caused by the
bulb mite Rhizoglyphus echinops. or
Rhizog yphus Robini, as some German
publication calls it. This is a very
dangerous insect. It is as fond of the
hyacinth, tulip, iris, or other flowering
bulbs as It is of the lily, and careful-
ness by grubbing out and burning
every bulb that shows the least sign of
this msect has kept it down in Hol-
land. But sometimes we strike bad
cases from there. I received a shipment
ot 10,000 Spanish Iris this fall which
were badly infested with Rhizoglvphus
some bulbs literally filled with these in-
sects so that I had to burn the whole
lot.

Every forcer of bulbs will find among
his hyacinths, tulips, etc., bulbs where
the center is rotted out. If he will open
these and examine them with a good
glass he will find Rhizoglyphus pres-
ent. As to Bermuda lilies, he will have
no trouble in finding from 25 to 250 on
each bulb. I understand that the

Japanese have imported some Lilium
Harrisii from Bermuda. If this is the
case it may account for the presence of
this bulb mite in Japanese Lilium lon-
giflorum. About 5 per cent of my Lili-
um longiflorum from Japan are so in-
fested, and if the same carelessness is
shown over there as in Bermuda, this
percentage will increase from year to
year.

Now, Mr. Editor, I wish you wou'.d
agitate a little, through your paper,
amongst the florists of the country, in
favor of such a law as mentioned above.
It is impossible for each individual flor-
ist to inspect his own importations, as
he would be obliged to pay duty first
before he could do this, besides putting
himself to trouble and annoyance. A
government inspector could do his work
.•it the port of entry. It would also stim-
ulate the growing of these bulbs in the
United States. EMIL BUETTNER.

BUILDING AND HEATING.

Replying to the inquiry of Madelia.
the property he describes is an ideal lo-
cation for a range of greenhouses. No-
ticing that his present and immediate
future business demands the production
of a general and miscellaneous slock of
plants and cut flowers, I would suggest
the erection of an even-span structure,
about 18 feet wide, running north and
south along the western edge of the
central ravine, the house to be divided
into sections according to his require-
ments, by means of glass partitions,
the house being placed sufficiently
north of the ravine to allow of a road-
way between the house and the ravine.
1'he boiler house would be placed on
the slope of the ravine, about 25 feet
from its upper edge, thus leaving space
for the building of a three-quarter span
house along the top of the ravine, fac-
ing the south, should he at any future
time require such a house for rose-
growing, which he undoubtedly will.
This future rose house would then be
low enough and sufficiently distant
from the southern ends of the even-
span houses to avoid any shadows be-
ing thrown upon them.

The sides of such a house would be
about 4 feet 6 inches high, of which two
feet would be of glass, made stationary;
the ridge would be about eleven feet
high, with a continuous line of venti-
lating sashes along each side of it. For
posts I would suggest locust, red heart I
cedar or cypress, giving preference in j
the order mentioned: these posts '
should be sawn on all sides to any con-
venient size, 3x4 inches being desira-
ble, and should be set not less than 3
feet in the ground, and in setting the
posts be careful to set them square to
the grade line, not plumb, and see that
all other work follows the same square
lines, or you will have troul)le in the
glazing. The roof bars should be two
and three-quarter or three inches deep
by one and one-half inches wide, ma-
chined with a condensation groove, all
bars running from ridge to eaves, and
for the header upon which the ventila-

tor closes use a strip about two by one
and one-half inches, in which square
grooves are cut, corresponding to the
top ot and to the spacing of the roof
bars, these grooves being, thus, about
eleven-sixteenths of an inch wide by
one-half inch deep and with 16 eleven-
sixteenth centers, if IG-inch glass is
used: this strip to be nailed on to the
top of the bars so that each bar fits into
its respective groove, thus maintaining
the proper spacing of the bars and fur-
nishing a true line upon which the ven-
tilators may close. The ridge could be
of 2x6 or 2xS, and the cap of Sxlt^.-inch
cypress. For the support of the roof
place 2-inch pipe columns every eight
feet under the ridge, and about 18
inches up from the center of each slops
of the roof attach a continuous line of
1 '4-inch pipe, by means of tin straps,
and then by means of l-iuch pipe struts
or posts, connect these horizontal pipes,
or purlins, to the central 2-inch col-
umns, about 5 feet 6 inches up from the
floor. This makes a very economical,
rigid and durable bracing.

For glass, I would suggest using that
16 inches wide by 20, 22 or 24 inches
wide, according to the stock held in
your market, the quality to be thai
known as second, and of double thick-
ness. The bench legs and bearers should
be of cypress, 2x4, and the bottoms
may be of cheaper material, say, of
hemlock, but if you have the capital to
invest, use the cypress; it will p;iy.
The side benches would be about three
feet wide by two feet high, the center
bench about seven feet wide by 2 feet
3 inches high, and the two walks about
2 feet 2 inches wide.

For heating, I would suggest the in-
stallation of a boiler having sufficient
capacity for double the first house, say,
one with about thirteen square feet of
grate surface and heating surface in
proportion, and for the piping of the
house use 1-inch pipes, the TO-degree
section requiring 22 lines, the 60-de-
gree portion 16 lines and the 50-degree
part 13 lines, the pipes in each section
being arranged for a separate circula-
tion. The work room, offices, etc.,
could be conveniently placed at the
north end of the house, and would there
afford some protection.

HENRY W. GIBBONS.

New York.

BUILDING AND HEATING.

In reply to E. G.'s inquiry, as to the
general lay-out for a range of green-
houses to cover a plot of ground lOTx
150 feet, its length running east and
west, on which stands a two-story
building, 18x25 feet, this building being
located centrally at the eastern end of
the plot, about 12 feet west of the
eastern boundary, the grade of the land
falling slightly towards the southeast
corner, and the houses to be arranged
for the production of carnations, gen-
eral bedding slock and violets, I would
suggest a range of even-span houses,
running north and south, arranged
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eastern line of, and running south from
the two-story building, would be an
even-span violet house, No. 1, 10 feet by
46 feet 6 inches, with one line of ven-
tilators on the eastern slope of the
roof, and one on each of the vertical
sides, below the eaves. I would leave a
space about 5 feet wide, which would
allow of a second violet house as above,
having a line of ventilators on the roof,
and one line on the east vertical side
only, the eaves on the west side being
on a line with the west side of the two-
story building, would have a gutter,
and from here out towards the west
would be a solid block of even-span
houses built on the ridge and furrow
plan, the first, which would be house
No 3, being 18 feet 3 inches wide by 107
feet long, as would also be houses No.
5, 7 and 9, houses No. 4, 6, S and 10 be-
ing 10 feet wide by 107 feet long, the
wider houses having a continuous line
of ventikitors on each side of the roof,
and the narrower houses only one line,
which would be on the east side of the
roof.

It will be necessary to make connec-
tion between each house by means of
doors, these may be at either end or at
the middle as may be most convenient,
the gutters having a fall from the door-
ways to the ends of the houses. Houses
No. 1 and 2, having extra light and
ventilation, would be best adapted for
the violets, the others being used for
carnations or bedding stock as conven-
ience or requirements may dictate. If
it is not desirable to cover the entire
plot, the intermediate narrow houses
may be omitted, in which case I would
advise that the vertical sides of the
wide houses be made with glass.

For the heating of the entire range,
you will require double-flue chimney,
each of the flues being lCxl6 inches, and
extending about eight feet above the
roof of the building. Two boilers will
he necessary, each having about eight

square feet of grate surface, and for the
piping of the houses, I would use 2-
iucli wrought iron pipes, arranged
about as follows: In house No. 1. three
lines of pipe under each side bench;
house No. 2 will need three lines under
the west and two under the east bench;
house No. 3 should have three lines un-
der each side bench, and four lines un-
der the center; this would also be the
arrangement for houses No. 5, 7 and 9;
in No. i two lines under the east and
three lines under the west bench would
be required, as would also be the case
with houses No. 6 and S; house No. 10
should have three lines under the west
and two lines under the east bench.
The mains, which would run from the
boilers into No. 3 house, and then along
the east side of this house to the south
end, and thence across the end of the
other houses, would be of 6-inch pipe
from the boilers to the west of house
No. 5, then reducing to 5-inch to the
west of No. 7, and then 4-inch, a separ-
ate 3-inch main leading from the boil-
ers to No. 1 and 2. I would valve the
pipes in each house, and place the ex-
pansion tank in the second story of the
present building.

HENRY W. GIBB0N3.
New York.

SWEET PEAS.

As this reaches growers only, we
will refrain from giving any attempt
at extended cultural directions, as the
field has been so ably covered from
time to time in the various journals
that by this time probably every one
has formed an opinion as to the meth-
ods they intend to follow. There are
a few points, however, that we can-
not refrain from touching upon.

The soil should be worked as deeply
as possible, and before planting be well
rolled or trampled.

Drainage should be seen to care-

fully— better a spot on the dry side
than one where at times the water is
hard to dispose of.

Supports must be provided — either
wire or brush. If brush can be ob-
tained it is preferable, and elm brush
is the best, but it must be free from
leaves, as they harbor so many in-
sect pests. It is foolishness beyond all
reason to attempt to have healthy
vines where you wait till leaves are
out before cutting the brush and fail
to remove them.

As to the merits of deep or shallow
planting, we would say that we favor
both, and will explain: First, for
early planting where severe frosts are
to be expected, plant deep. Second,
late planting should be planted shal-
low— fio to 2 inches is plenty — and the
seed should be previously soaked in
lukewarm milk or water for five or six
hours.

it you can't or don't plant early —
real early — then plant late and plant
shallow. Wait till danger of frost is
past (counting from time you expect
the peas to be up), and watch them
carefully. Do not allow them to get
dried out early in life. Water them
when young, and later on in the sum-
mer they will take care of themselves.

Whether planted in trenches or not,
if sowed broadcast, the row must be
thinned out by hand when large
enough; overcrowding is one of the
greatest faults with which we have to
contend. We strongly advise the sep-
arate dropping of the seed by hand as
being the cheapest in the end (an ideal
marker is a notched stick 1x4, about
8 feet long, with side braces to handle,
something like an overgrown rake with
the teeth straight out).

If possible, mulch the ground be-
tween the rows heavily. This keeps
down weeds, and if stable litter is used
the rains or waterings will carry the
soluble parts to the plants, greatly to
their benefit.

The gray blister beetle, so destruc-
tive to asters, is equally fond of young
sweet pea vines. A mixture of one
tablespoonful of London purple, two
of fresh slacked lime to an ordinary
pail of water, sprinkled on with a
whisk broom, will drive away those it
doesn't kill.

During hottest weather an occa-
sional evening or entire night, if neces-
sary, is well spent spraying. The dust
must be washed off and the red spider
kept down. Never sprinkle when the
sun is out — better leave it undone.

If you want flowers from the begin-
ning of the season, without a break
till frost cuts vines down, cut every
flower formed — good, bad and indiffer-
ent. Whether you need them, can sell
them or not, they must be taken off.
Often a rain will spoil thousands of
blossoms; let the pickers go througb
and gather them. During the height
of the season, when the glut is on, it
don't pay to pick them — pick them just
the same. Send only the best to mar-
ket— your time will come later; you

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JANUARY 27, 1S9S.

will have flowers to sell when others
have memories only.

As to varieties: Avoid a great num-
ber of varieties where the colorings are
the same or similar. Limit yourself
(we speak now as to main crop) to two
white, one each lavender, pink (Ex.
Ey. Blanche Ferry or type), salmon or
blush, yellow, red, blue, maroon and
variegated. Plant enough of each so
that when you cut you have some.

Have a trial row. Have all the new
ones each year. If you cannot afford
to do this all by yourself, club with
your neighbor and divide the seed.
Don't be afraid to let him in — be;it him
out by growing yours better than he
does his. Make it a rule to test twenty
varieties each year in this row.

Keep a page of your noteljook for
your observations; you will then know
next year what varieties you want, bet-
ter than you do this.

Don't try to grow your own seed.
There are people making a business of
this that are doing it better than you
can ever hope to.

If you are in doubt as to what varie-
ties to plant, leave it to your seeds-
man.— Retlaw, in Hunt's Trade Re-
view.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

At the Rhode Island greenhouses I
found Mr. Miller throwing out one
house of roses to make room for young
stock. He had heavy crops during the
holidays and can afford to discard one
house, having several others cropping.
His carnations are yielding well, par-
ticularly Alaska and Scott. Outcast is
proving itself worthy of a place; 'tis
much more satisfactory here than Por-
tia. Theo. Egger, who was many years
with H. A. Dreer, has charge of the
carnation houses,

Farquhar Macrae Is picking some
grand Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt and Minnie
Cook. Jno. Macrae is sending in some
of the finest Scotts ever seen here. He
is also strong on the double bouvardia
Alf. Neuner. 'Tis a fine flower as he
does it, grown cool, full of substance.

E. J. Johnston has a house of a se-
lect strain of Machet mignonette which
is selling well at a good figure. Tom
Johnston (who, by the way, is a bu-
reau of information in himself, and a
pretty good sized one at that, as those
who have the honor of his acquain-
tance will testify), informs me that
bunches are becoming more popular
each season. Tom is an expert in this
art, which may explain the cause. He
showed me some handsome roses and
carnations from S. J. Renter, of West-
erly, and Marie Louise violets from W.
Hazard.

Jno. Macrae, until recently, had the
greatest success with violets before he
rebuilt the houses, since which time he
can do nothing with them. It is the
loss of much revenue to him, though
compensated to some extent by the fine
carnations he grows.
T. O'Connor missed it on azaleas,

but hit it on cyclamens, of which he
had the best lot in town; sold like hot
cakes, and a splendid lot of cut stock.
Albertini and G. M. Bradt brought fl
per dozen. Jahn's Scarlet is immense
here, a brilliant shade, handsome
flower, very free. No doubt this car-
nation will be grown more largely
when better known. Violets are clean,
which fact is attributed to the appli-
cation of Ivory soap suds applied
through a Kinney pump, which effec-
tually got rid of green fly and red spi-
der and did not affect the fragrance of
the flower. In one house I noticed a
flne lot of stock Princess Alice planted
for Easter, and the first batch of nar-
cissus Golden Spur. Roses, particu-
larly Bridesmaid, are very fine. Of
lilies for Easter I will say nothing.
Shall be pleased to run across a batch
free from disease.

■Wm. Flanagan finds his stock does
much better since he fixed up nis plant.
The handsome double ' windows give
the place quite an imposing look.

Fairbrother & 'Wood intend adding
to their plant, not being able to grow
sufficient stock to supply their down-
town store, which is in charge of the
irrepressible Johnny Wood; he is a
hustler. There is some talk of ap-
pointing him M. C. at the social to be
held on the 2Sth inst., when the newly
appointed oflicers of the club will be
installed, and to which event the fair
sex will be invited. The new staff is J.
Canning, president; W, E, Chappell,
vice-president; Alex. Rennie, secre-
tary; Farquhar Macrae, treasurer. As
these gentlemen are well known for
their "get there" qualities, undoubt-
edly the club will acquire renewed
vigor.

I understand Messrs. Geo. Johnson
and W. Butcher will furnish the deco-
rations under the direction of Wm. Ap-
pleton. W. H. Mason, the retiring sec-
retary, still takes a lively interest in
the welfare of the club, which has done
so much toward promoting unity
amongst the members. W. M,

BALTIMORE.

Resume of the Market.

Judging from the number of wedding
decorations, etc., which took place in
the Monumental city this week, one
would suppose the florists stood right in
with that capricious little individual
called "Cupid" and allowed him a lib-
eral commission for his prompt action
in facilitating these welcome events.

Business is now greatly improved
and is once more moving along at the
average pace. As stated above, wed-
dings have been numerous, while a
number of teas, the usual Monday ger-
man and a general improvement all
around, have given an increased veloc-
ity to the wheel.

The commission houses have had a
hungry look, as flowers have been
barely equal to the demand. Roses are

especially scarce, particularly Maids
and La France, which, owing to the
bad weather, have suffered very much.
Violets are plentiful and have a steady
sale, while with carnations the supply,
though heavy, is just about equal to the
demand. The balance of the list are of
about the same proportions as last quo-
tation, with little or no change in price.
Very few novelties are now seen.
Jacques have now put in appearance,
with the indications of being a heavy
crop.

Gardeners' Club.

There was a fairly good attendance
at the meeting of the Gardeners' Club,
Monday, January 25, President Pent-
land presiding. After the general rou-
tine of business the subject of an an-
nual supper was discussed, and the
matter then placed in the hands of the
executive committee for development.

Question Box.

"Is there any advantage in budded
roses over those grown on their own
roots, supposedly out-of-door plant-
ing?"

Regarding this question there seemed
to be a diversity of opinion, yet the ma-
jority thought the method unsatisfac-
tory on account of the strength being
sapped from the plant by wild suckers.
Mr. Pentland then gave a method
which would eliminate this evil. He
said, in part, that care should be taken
to bud in the early spring before the
sap begins to flow, and that the bud be
placed very low on the manetti stock,
which in a measure would prevent the
plant from making shoots below the
bud.

"Has any one used Jadoo fibre and
with what results?" As this article is
yet a stranger in our state, the ques-
non was not answered. Mr. B. N.
Lehman, secretary of the American Ja-
doo Company. Philadelphia, happened
to be among the guests of the evening,
and was prevailed upon to give a talk
upon the subject, which not only
proved interesting but instructive.

Mr. William B. Sands spoke of the
advisability, to keep up interest in club
affairs, to inaugurate a "good of the
club" feature in the order of business.
Among other suggestions was to have
a co-operative plan by which members
in good standing could club together
and buy their yearly supply of coal,
etc., in bulk, at greatly reduced rates.
The above suggestion is food for
thought, and the writer would like to
see such a scheme take tangible form.
He would also like to see the said co-
operation extended toward making a
more uniform price, both wholesale
and retail.

Mr. I. H. Moss, of Govanstown, ex-
hibited two very pretty Seedling car-
nations, one pinli, on the order of
Scott, but extra fine and large, the
other a peculiarly mottled pink, which
had a perfect form and stem. This will
no doubt have a place. C. F. F.

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CLEVELAND.

Weather and Market Conditions.

Weatlior and business contiiuie to be
sat-istactory. Altliough tlie former lias
been throngliout the month of January
rather gloomy, yet it lias been very
mild, much of the time being hardly
below the freezing point, while at no
time have we had more than twenty
^degrees of frost and these spells were
of extremely short duration and only
occurred twice. We have also had two
thunderstorms of a very mild descrip-
tion and one very violent windstorm,
wherein Old Boreas blew his best —
seventy-two miles an hour, according
to the local weather bureau. So far as
has been heard, little damage was done
to any greenhouse property beyond the
hlowing out of a few lights of glass or
the smashing of an occasional venti-
lator.

Business, as has been remarked, as
regularly as the issue of The Florists'
Review, has been good and seems to
promise fairly for some time to come.
There has been practically no change
of any moment in prices of stock in
any line. Bulbous stock is daily get-
ting more plentiful and is now of very
good quality. There seems so ITar to
be a market for everything that is of-
fered in this and other lines. Carna-
tions are made a little easier in supply
by reason largely of the improvement
in quantity and grade of bulb stuff,
people now having them as an alterna-
tive to the carnation as an effective
and durable flower for general use.
The actual supply of them has not in-
cre.-ised to any noticeable extent as yet.
Violets are good and selling very well.
Roses also are coming better in qual-
ity than of late, although the cut has
not increased much at this writing.

The Harrisii Lily.

Harrisii lilies, w'hich have been in
fair supply since the holidays, are now
•slightly scai'ce, with quite a iittle de-
mand. Whether the shortage is en-
tirely due to the holiday season having
been a little too much in the grower's
eye to allow him to look after his sup-
ply that should follow immediately
after that time, or is due to an unusual
amount of disease in the bulbs, is an
open question. In looking over reports
in the trade journals, one cannot fail
to be struck by the unanimity of the
complaint that is going up from all
quarters in regard to lily stock. Cleve-
land seems to be as badly off in this
matter as other localities. Out of many
lots that the writer has seen in his per-
■egriiiations about the city, only one
instance can be I'ecalled in which this
■complaint has not been made. In this
one case an improvement over last
year was reported. The five to seven
size seems to be worse than the larger
sizes, which would seem to indicate a
liad outlook for next year in the next
larger size, should no remedy be found
in the meantime by Bermuda gi-owers.
One lot of 1,000 of five to seven that
came under the writer's eye was put in

a temperature of 55 degrees in the fall.
About 10 per cent were thrown out
when first brought in. As they grew,
at various times, about 15 per cent
more were unceremoniously discarded.
The earliest were never graded for
harder forcing, but were simply cut as
they opened. A few bloomed at Christ-
mas, and they have been straggling
along ever since. Some will not be
through for another month. In the
meantime another 10 per cent has been
thrown out and one-fourth of the l)al-
ance is in a worthless condition to-
day, with more to hear from later. This
stock has never been subjected to un-
favorable conditions, yet it will not be
likely to show more than from 30 to 35
per cent of perfect stock out of the
entire 1,000. Where is the money in
forcing Harrisii lilies under such re-
sults?

Various Items.

There have been no very large social
events lately, but small work and
funerals have furnished a good deal of
business. At the funeral of Mrs.
Bingham during the past week a great
many very fine flowers were used. In
fact, the bulk of them were orchids,
violets, American Beauties, valley and
smilax, high grade stock. There was
little wire work and the emblematic
monstrosity was entirely absent.

Miss Eadie left for Florida a short
time ago. She may be gone two
months.

Mr. Boas, representing Edwards &
Docker, was in town lately.

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MORRISTOWN, N. J.

The first annual dinner of the Morris
County Gardeners' and Florists' So-
ciety, held at Washington Hotel, was
an unqualified success in point of num-
bers and general enjoyment, and Wed-
nesday evening, Jan. 26, will remain
long in the memory of all as a feast of
good things, good songs and good fel-
lowship. Mr. Wni. Duckham, and offi-
cers of the society, you are to be con-
gratulated.

Mr. Patrick O'Mara was the toast-
master of the evening and it was an
ideal selection. He was as ready with
stories as our "Chauncy," and as witty
as Mark Twain, and if you were called
upon to make a speech and could not,
Mr. P. O'M. would soon come to your as-
sistance. He was the "E pluribus
unum," and contributed greatly to the
success of the dinner.

Being right in the heart of the rose-
growing district of the United States,
if not the world, it was only to be ex-
pected that the decorations would be
"roseate" and fully sustain the reputa-
tion of that section. Contribu-
tions were made by the following:
Messrs. Reed and Noe, roses: Mr. A.
Herrington, some splendid cattleyas;
Mr. J. Jones, Convent Station, some ex-
cellent mignonette and violets.

The following toasts were responded
to over the "nuts and wine:"

"Our Society," by Mr. Duckham, pres-
ident of the society, who was very elo-
quent in the society's behalf and felt
deeply the honor of responding in the
presence of such a success.

"Gardening as a Fine Art." by Mr. a.
Herrington. who waxed quite poetic
and reminiscent, and quoted the follow-
ing well known lines of Shakespere:

"This is an art
Wiiich does mend nature — eiiange it ratlier;
But tlie art itself is n.Tture."

"Morristown and Morris County," by
A. L. Adams, editor Morristown Ex-
press.

"Sister Societies," by Geo. W. Smith,
of Orange, N. J.

"Seeds, the Kernels of Prosperity," by
Mr. Harry A. Bunyard.

"The Commercial Florist." by Mr. F.
L. Atkins, Short Hills, N. J.

"Horticultural Exhibitions the Great-
est Educator," Mr. Chas. H. Atkins,
Madison, N. J.

"Horticultural Press," Mr. J. With-
ers, of the Florists' Exchange.

Sandwiched in between the "talkin"
was "singiii" by the following gentle-
men: Chas. Hopkins, Thos. Hesket, J.
Darby. Mr. Davies, Geo. W. Smith.

About 40 members were present and
the following visitors: Patrick O'Mara,
New York: Peter Duff, Geo. W. Smith,
Orange: John E. Lager. Henry Hurrell,
Summit; Thomas Jones, F. L. Atkins,
Short Hills. Letter of regret was read
from Byron T. Halsted, New Bruns-
wick.

CINCINNATI.

Stock-Prices.

There is no perceptible change in
the state of the market here. Cloudy
weather still prevails, consequently
roses are not up to the standard, with
the supply insufficient to meet the de-
mand. Although the weather has been
unfavorable for transient trade, the re-
tail stores have done a fair business in
the line of funeral work. Paper white
narcissus are somewhat scarce and find
a ready sale at $4 per 100: Romans and
valley going slow at $3. Carnations
sell well at $1.50 to $2 for ordinary va-
rieties, and $3 to $4 for fancies. Brides
and Maids are held at $0 to $S. Meteors
?S to $10, Perles $5. Callas sell for $10;
Harrisii, $12.50: violets, $1; tulips, $3
to $4. Smilax is fine, but goes slow at
$12..50.

Special Meeting of Club.

A special meeting of the Florist
Club will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5.
for the purpose of making arrange-
ments to attend the Chicago conven-
tion. Quite a number have signified
their intention of going and the indica-
tions are that we will be well repre-
sented. Those who cannot attend this
meeting and would like to accompany
the Cincinnati brethren can secure any
desired information from the secre-
tary. Henry Schwarz. Price Hill.

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FEBRUARY 3, 1S98.

Personal Notes.

B. P. Critchell is on the sick list. He
was taken ill last Friday, and for a
time was in a serions condition, but is
now convalescent.

W. G. Matthews, of Dayton. O., was a
caller last week. He has recently taken
charge of a new store in his city and re-
I)orts a good business.

E. G. Gillett came down to business
last Thursday morning wearing a two-
by-four smile. Upon inquiry it was
learned that a little Gillett had arrived
at his home.

Mr. Julius Bner will shortly w-ed a
charming young lady of the west end.
Congratulations are in order.

Mr. J. M. Gasser. of Cleveland, O., is
with us this week. He is on his way
south for his health, where he will
spend a couple of months. B.

Among the Growers.

At Walter Grey's place on College
Hill we find most of the space devoted
to roses. He reports having cut a very
heavy crop during the holidays. They
are somewhat off-crop at present,
though in excellent health. Most of
the roses here are grown in solid beds,
some of them having been in same bed
for eight years. I noticed a batch of
l)ouvardia, that once popular flower;
Mr. Grey is working up a stock of it.

At Corbett & Wilson's pot plants are
largely grown for market. Their roses
and carnations are good. They have a
space devoted to the new violet Prin-
cess of Wales. It is excellent and will
surely be in great demand another sea-
son.

Fred Walz & Son have not fully re-
covered from the flood of last spring.
We were interested in their carnations.
Queen of the West, a good pink, and
Ruby, a red. Mr. Walz considers them
excellent commercial varieties. Quite
a number of seedling cannas on this
place give promise of being decided ac-
quisitions. Here, too, we find a mum
which flowers at Easter.

At B. P. Critchell's Sons' place in
Carthage, we noticed a fine stock of
young palms. They have a bench of
Eucharis Amazonica that was growing
and blooming when we first saw the
place, not less than twelve years ago,
and we do not know how much longer
it has been there. We cannot under-
stand why more florists who do a retail
business do not grow this useful flower,
nothing is easier of cultivation.

I found Mr. Henry Schwarz at home
and busy getting some imported roses
into pots. Henry does a retail busi-
ness, growing plants for bedding and
market, and will have some excellent
stock when spring trade opens. He also
has a large cemetery trade.

Anyone visiting Mr. J. A. Peterson's
place is immediately struck by the ex-
cellent arrangement and condition of
the houses, which are models, and the
stock grown in them is second to none.
Cut flowers are largely grown, but
much space is devoted to decorative

plants, and ferns for filling ferneries.
Roses, though off-crop, are in excel-
lent health. Carnations, as grown by
Mr. Peterson, are hard to beat. Our
old friend Daybreak appears in the fin-
est form; long, stiff stems surmounted
by an immense bloom of exquisite
color. Bridesmaid is seen in good
form and is considered one of the best.
A red, which Mr. P. disseminated last
season, is excellent, both as to stem
and color, and bears the catchy name
of The Outcast. Here again we meet
that excellent violet. Princess of
Wales. It is in a house with other vi-
olets which are so diseased as to be ab-
solutely worthless and are being
thrown out. while the Princess is per-
fectly healthy and the great number
of buds and blooms is simply amazing.
Its fragrance is more lasting than that
of any other violet in cultivation. At
Christmas it sold for double the price
of the best Marie Louise and Califor-
nias.

Of course we visited Mr. Witterstaet-
ter, to be introduced to Evelina in
her home, and we find her reigning su-
preme, and truly it is an ideal flower
with its good calyx and stiff stem. An-
other seedling seen here that will
doubtless prove a winner is Opal. It is
a light pink, similar in color to Day-
break, though a brighter, livelier
shade. Mr. Witterstaetter has a num-
ber of houses of seedlings which are
exceedingly interesting. An excellent
scarlet seedling, brighter than Jubilee,
with good calyx and stem, is very
promising. Here also we find a large
stock of ferns, and here again Mr. W.
is fortunate, for he has a seedling
pteris that is evidently a cross between
tremula and serrulata. These were the
only varieties on the place at the time
the seedling was discovered. In gen-
eral appearance it resembles tremula
except at the end of each branch of the
frond has an extension like serrulata.
The plant, too. fills up the entire top
and does not leave space between pot
and frond as in tremula.

A call at A. Sunderbruch's Sons re-
veals the fact that they are good grow-
ers of a large variety of stock, smilax,
asparagus, decorative plants, roses and
carnations. In carnations we saw par-
ticularly fine Queen of the West and
Ruby. Daybreak is also in good form.

N. H. G.

ALBANY, N. Y.

Balls, assemblies, weddings, etc., are
keeping the craft hustling around and
putting forth their best energies and
most artistic efforts.

Some Pretty Decorative Effects.

Goldring Brothers last week had sev-
eral large events at which Sam outdid
himself. Some of the effects are worth
detailing. One was Roman hyacinths
and Scott carnations, with colored
galax leaves, in silver baskets; an-
other was mignonette, white roses and
foliage of crotons; another, large vases

of Lilium Harrisii, with Dracaena ter-
minalis; and yet another, silver baskets
filled with Bride roses and colored ga-
lax leaves. But the decorations at the
Adelphi club, which is the bon-ton, and
celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversar.v
on the 26th inst., will tax his artistic
efforts. The whole is to be an effect
in green and red, which are the colors
of the club. Evergreen curtains tied
with red ribbons will hide the retiring
rooms, where the sets of furniture will
harmonize. The tables will be laid
with mirrors running down the centers.
Upon these will be arranged tiny elec-
tric lights in the colors of the tri-color,.
nymphaeas land possibly nymphs)
will apparently glide upon the surface^
so complete will be the illusion.

H. G. Eyres has his hands full. At a
splendid wedding at Troy on the 17th
he astonished the Trojans with the ef-
fect of his decorative skill. Eight hun-
dred yards of laurel, with vast quanti-
ties of southern material, were con-
sumed. Great bunches of American
Beauties, from Thomas Totten, of Sar-
atoga, and Jubilee carnations, made a
beautiful effect. A novel plan was
adopted in chartering an electric ex-
press car, duly heated, for it is no Joke,
with the mercury dancing around the
zero mark, to convey even southern
palms, as, like their charming admirers,
they are so susceptible to a chill. The-
job gave such satisfaction it was re-
peated almost in duplicate the follow-
ing day at a grand ball.

Mr. Eyres is receiving some lovely
orchids from his place at Saugerties.
Cattleya Trianae alba, so chaste and
rare, some exquisite sprays of Odon-
toglossum crispum, were made up with
maidenhair fern for the coiffure of a
bride; how sweet! Harry is also re-
ceiving some fine violets from the same
place,

Mr. Goldring's Violets.

Speaking of these coy, deliciously
fragrant fiowers, Fred Goldring is a
past master in the art of growing these.
He feels so elated over his continued
success that he is giving his experience
in the columns of a contemporary —
what one should do and should not do.
But with a business wink he remarked
to the writer that the secret will be
lost as soon as the old houses take a
tumble, which they do not look like
doing for a while yet. Part of the se-
cret is keeping the soil saturated and
not allowing a drop of water on the
foliage. I noticed the paths even were
fairly reeking with moisture. The
houses are low. open at gutters, unfit
to grow anything else. The tempera-
ture is arranged so that cool or warm
waves are felt, and would look like
the lines upon a weather chart could
they be described. Cleanliness, of
course, is a great factor.

Growers' Notes.

I must not finish without noting the-
success of the white seedling carnation
Katharine Goldring. 'Tis a beauty, pro-

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lific and regular, strong and chaste,
with Lizzie McGowan as a companion
and Outcast, the roljust crimson. Mr.
Goldring spealis highly of Kaiserin
Augusta as an all season's rose. He
prefers it to the Bride.

John Dingwall was on deck with a
choice lot of azaleas, which sold freely
at Christmas. Had he anticipated such
a rush he would have doubled the num-
ber, having a fine stock holding back
for Easter. Simon Mardner is a grand
forcer, the very best here. Bulbous
stock is being brought in. La Reine
tulips are in demand for design work.
Spring stock is in good trim.

L. Menand was busy storing ice, with
which he supplies the demands of his
big refrigerator during the season.
His stock with houses are fully up to
the usual excellent standard. Mr. Me-
mand (3d) takes a lively interest in
ihe business. Three generations of one
family, same name and similar taste's,
are remarkable, even in our elevating
profession. W. M.

BOSTON.

The Market.

Trade is generally good. Roses seem
'to be off crop and rather scarce. Bulb
stuff is coming in freely and of good
■quality. Violets and valley took a big
•drop during the week, and were some-
what of a drug. Beauties range in
price from $S to $50: tea roses, $2 to
|lO; carnations, $1 to $2; Romans, 75':
to $1.50; paper whites, $1 to $2; Von
Sions, $1 to ?3; tulips, $1 to $3; valley,
75c to $2; violets, 50c to $1.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the weekly exhibition last Satur-
day. John Barr, gardener for Mrs. B. P.
Cheney, was awarded a silver medal for
12 plants of Primula obconica grandi-
flora. a remarkably fine hybrid of P.
obconica. Carl Blomberg, gardener for
Oakes Ames, exhibited two beautiful
cattleyas, for which he was awarded a
(.■ertificate of merit. They were Cat-
tleya Trianae var. Amesiana, a very
rare variety, sepals and petals white,
lip very delicate pink, citron-yellow
throat; "and Cattleya Trianae var. uni-
color. very rare, a well formed flower,
lavender pink, orange-colored throat,
lip very finely fringed. James Comley,
superintendent of the Hayes estate,
showed a very fine collection of Camel-
lias, two vases of Coelogyne cristata, a
vase of Eriostema myrtifolia (very sel-
dom seen nowadays), Lasandra ma-
crantha (seldom grown, although a
showy flower), and a tecoma from
Japan, of which he does not know the
name. It is a very showy flower,
orange-scarlet in color. For his exhibit
he was awarded a gratuity prize. Jack-
son Dawson, of the Arnold Arboretum,
showed a dish of fine dendrobium
blooms, among which were some hand-
some blooms of D, Ainsworthii. Norris
F. Comley, of Lexington, was awarded
a gratuity for turnip radishes; Arthur
F. Coolidge, of Cambridge, for lettuce,
radish and parsley; C. H. Hovey, South

Pasadena, Cal., for Lorillard tomatoes.

A silver medal was awarded to J. E.
Rothwell, Longwood, Mass., for Odon-
toglossum Vuylstekeana, a very rare
variety, the specimen shown being said
to be the only one in the United States.

A lecture on nuts and nut culture
was delivered before the society by Mr.
Frank M. Bartram. of Parry, N. J. He
stated that in 1S97 the United States
imported nuts to the value of over $2,-
000,000, the greater part of which could
be produced here. He spoke of the
culture of the various nut-bearing trees
and pointed out the importance of
stimulating an interest in nut culture.

Various Items.

Information is wanted of a gardener
named James J. Curran. Address Thos.
J. Grey & Co., 32 South Market street,
Boston.

James K. Paul has retired as man-
ager for A. P. Stokes. Lenox, and has
been succeeded by Wm. Ellas, the
farmer.

Carl Jurgens, of Newport, paid us a
visit, and reports business fairly good.

Mr. C. H. Maynard, brother of Prof.
Maynard. of the Massachusetts State
Experimental Station, is representing
the American Jadoo Company, and is
at present located in this city, look-
ing after the trade in this vicinity.

C. H. J.

CHICAGO.

Club Meeting.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club three new members were elected.
Chairman Hauswirth reported progress
on behalf of the committee on carna-
tion convention, as previously noted in
these columns. The committee has se-
lected Mr. E. Wienhoeber as treasurer,
and contributors to the entertainment
fund may mail checks to him at 417
Elm street.

The paper by Mr. Joseph Reeve on
pot plants for market appears else-
where in this issue. It was listened to
with close attention, and brought out a
very instructive discussion. Mr. G.
StoUery told of the pot plants noted
during his recent eastern trip, men-
tioning especially Dracaena Sanderi-
ana. Asparagus Sprengerii, Crimson
Rambler Rose, Bougainvillea glabra
Sanderiana and heaths.

A vase of the new white carnation
Evelina from Mr. R. 'R^itterstaet-
ter, Sedamsville. O., was much ad-
mired. It certainly is a beautiful flow-
er, and seems to leave nothing to be de-
sired.

The next meeting of the club (Febru-
ary 10) will be "retailers' night," and
the retailers should be out in force.
The full program will be announced
next week.

Market Conditions.

There is a slight improvement in the
supply, but the demand is stfll in ex-
cess of it and prices hold up well. The
outlook for a further increase in the

supply is good, and it is hoped that the
demand may soon be fully met on most
items.

Death of Mrs. Krick.

Josephine Krick, wife of George
Krick, and well known to the florists
of this city as "Mother Krick," died
last Sunday, aged 67 years. Mrs.
Krick was a landmark in the trade in
this city. She had acquired consider-
able property and was supposed to be
worth about $300,000.

Various Items.

Mr. G. H. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., will start next week on an ex-
tended southern trip, including New
Orleans, in the interest of the "Novelty
tulip."

Mr. Lloyd Vaughau, of Vaughan, Mc-
Kellar & Winterson. left recently on an
extended western trip in the interests
of his house.

The wife of Leopold Ine, of Irving
Park, died last week. Mr. Ine has the
sincere sympathy of a host of friends
in the trade.

Mr. Smith, of Smith & Fetters,
Cleveland, was a recent visitor, Mr. J.
M. Clark, Des Moines, la., is in town.

PHILADELPHIA.

Of Interest to Growers.

Philadelphia growers may be inter-
ested in comparing some of the meth-
ods employed in producing roses tor
the New York cut flower market, as
seen at Madison, N. J., with those of
the best places in the suburbs of our
own city. The houses at Madison are
nearly all three-quarter span to the
south and from 150 to 200 feet in length.
a few being longer. They have no very
high, even-span houses, with ground
beds, such as those of Myers & Samt-
man and Edwin Lonsdale, and in most
cases have no front glass; the long
slope of the roof being of decidedly
sharp pitch and meeting the front wall
very close to the bench, thus giving the
roses planted on the front table scant
head room. A few of the newer houses
had front glass, but no front ventila-
tion. The high position of Madison may
make this ventilation unnecessary,
whereas here in the hot months it is of
benefit, judiciously used.

The roses in Madison are uniformly
planted, with Beauties and teas in the
same house; the former on the center
benches, the latter on the front and
back benches, and occasionally also on
the lowest center bench, where the
angle of the roof is so sharp as to bring
this bench too near the glass; here each
variety is given a house to itself. While
the roses were certainly in splendid
condition over there, and the growers
claimed having two or more varieties
together made no difference, I do not
think our growers will be tempted to
follow this plan, as there are titnes
when such a system would be a disad-
vantage. There is this to be said in
favor of the plan, that if our market.

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continues to place a big pi-emium year
by .year on e.xtra long stemmed Beau-
ties, our houses for that rose will all
have to be very high, or else we must
let our Brides and Maids play second
fiddle to the Beauties, as they do in
Madison.

The system of staking differs radical-
ly. Here we tie each plant to a single
wire stake, allowing air by tying each
shoot separately. There, the Beauties
are trained on strings, a string to each
shoot; the strings being fastened to
three wires running lengthwise, one
above the other, the highest aliout four
feet above the bench, while the teas
had two wires only.

Mr. Tilden was. however, an excep-
tion to this plan. His Maids and Brides
were given two stakes each, the idea
being to tie each shoot so as to give
plenty of air and light, thus diminish-
ing the tendency to make blind wood.
The condition of his stock made this
plan seem well worth a trial, there be-
ing very little or no blind wood in
sight, although the propagating had not
then commenced. The system of string-
ing Beauties seems excellent for thor-
ough syringing, but makes cultivation
somewhat difficult,

Madison has not yet adopted Mr.
Lonsdale's evaporating pans for de-
stroying aphis. In fact, it would be
impracti<'able in many cases, as hot
water is largely used. Mr. Noe fills his
walks with stems, which, though thor-
ough, is open to objection, on the
ground of cleanliness. Mr. Tilden
places tightly tied bunches of stems on
his benches between every few rows of
Ijlants. changing these bunches as they
lose their strength. This method is
very neat in appeai-ance, and is said to
be a sure preventive of aphis when
properly done,

I went through about fifty rose
houses while in Madison and was much
surprised to find nearly all planted
with three varieties. Beauties, Maids
and Brides. A few Perles, Niphetos
and Madame C. Testout were also seen,
but very few.

Business Satisfactory.

Business last week was excellent, and
prices firm. Roses are scarce and in
brisk demand. Beauties bring from %S
to $S per dozen: Brides and Maids. $8
to $10 per 100. a few fine ones $12, and
small blooms $5 to $6: carnations, $1.50
to $2, with fancies $2. .50: California vio-
lets. 40 to 75 cents: daffodils, double. $5
and $r.. and coming in more freely; tu-
lips, $4.

A visit to the stores in the early part
of the week showed signs of spring
hardly In keeping with the extremely
cold weather since. Freesia was quite
plentiful and very well grown. Daffo-
dils and tulips were displayed here and
there, while in one window was a
bunch of myosotis and another of the
yellow daisy; Etoile d'Or, I think, is its
name,

A Pretty Floral Feature.

The vast fortune left by the late An-
thony J, Drexel played an important
part in the floral world last week. On

Tuesday one of Mr. Drexel's sons gave
a dinner and german at Horticultural
Hall to over one hundred guests: on
Thursday his daughter was married,
and on Friday another son gave a large
ball, also in Horticultural Hall, A
pretty feature of the dinner was that
each gentleman received, in the cloak
room, a bouttoniere which matched in
color and design the centerpiece of the
table, to which he was to escort his
partner. As there were fifteen of these
tables, quite a variety of flowers were
used, and served a double purpose in
avoiding confusion as well as adorn-
ing the scene.

Various Items.

Roman hyacinths are very scarce at
present.

Edward Reid reports shipping busi-
ness excellent.

John Burton has sent otit an attrac-
tive sheet describing his new white
carnation, "Alba Superba." which is to
be disseminated this spring.

John Westcott is to tell what flower-
ing plants are best for Christmas at
Tuesday's meeting of the Florists'
Club. Much credit is due the club man-
agers for their efforts to make the
meetings instructive.

Mr. B. N. Lehman, secretary of the
American Jadoo Company, spent the
past two weeks in Washington and
Baltimore, and found trade quite ac-
tive, securing orders for Jadoo fibre
and Jadoo liquid from the principal
florists in those two cities. J. W. Y.

BUFFALO.

Market Resume.

Business has been fairly good, and
flowers in sufficient quantity to fill all
orders, except Beauties, which there
has been difficulty in obtaining. Car-
nations are almost king. There are
plenty of violets, both double and sin-
gle, and those who don't grow the
double pretend the singles are most in
demand. "The wish is father to the
thought," li'lorist windows are as gay
now as at any time during the whole
year, and more particularly do they
seem so when the ground is covered
with snow and the end of your nose is
two degrees below zero. There is a
great variet.v of plants now, besides
cut flowers; azaleas, lilac, liyacinths,
primroses, cinerarias, lilies, cattleyas.
and coelogyne, besides the gay pans of
tulips and other bulbous stuff. Good
valley of home growth is more plenti-
ful. We were persuaded to invest in
so-called French Von Sion. Eveti now,
when undue forcing is no longer neces-
sary, it has proved itself a humbug and
fraud. Tulips bring 75 cents to $1 per
dozen, and that, with "ad valorem"
added, is much better than they have
been for the past few years. If this
continues, we shall be persuaded that
Mr. Dingley was wise in at least some
respects.

New Bids CaUed for.

After it was all settled and the con-
tract for the big houses at South Park
awarded, the whole matter was re-

opened, and now new bids are wanted.
We regret this, for we should like to
see those stately houses go up without
delay.

I did not intend to omit mentioning
such an important fact as the appear-
ance in our midst of Mr. Commissioner
Harry Balsley. He takes up consider-
able room wherever he is. Clay was
discussed, both white and red. and so
were parks, politics and potatoes.

Mr. S. Skidelsky was very recently
here, and, would you believe, a florist
who has only for the first time in three
months worn an ordinary shoe, gave-
him a game of St. Louis, I mean bowls.
If Mr. S. S, had received 100 as a start-
er, he would have been just defeated by
one pin, but Mr. Skidelsky is a man of
brains rather than gifted with dexter-
ity of the hand. He is going home to
take lessons from Mr. J. Westcott,

Two large paper boxes arrived in
town last week, one in the shape of the-
Corljett-like Mr. Boas of Edwards &
Docker, the other the Edw. Booth feat-
ures of Mr. Max Beatus, whose name is
a misnomer, for we use the product of
the Dayton firm, and he does not try to
beat us, W. S.

ST. LOUIS.

Scarcity in Roses.

Business is picking up a trifle, but
not so good as it should be at this time-
of year. The market was agreeably
stiff the past week, in fact, there is a
marked scarcity in roses. Very few are
coming in and the demand seems brisk-
er than at any time since the first of
the year. Prices ran up on Brides, Me-
teors and Maids, and are now from $6
to $10, while Perles and Woottons are
$4 and $5, The scarcity is owing to a
great many of the shippers to this
market being off-crop.

Carnations seem plentiful, with de-
mand good. Some commission men
claim that more carnations have been
sold during the month of January than
ever before. Prices range all the way
from $2.50 to $4. Daybreaks and Scotts-
are in greatest supply. Whites are in
good demand.

Violets are still a glut. Some of our
home growers are complaining that the
southern stock, which is sold much
cheaper, is taking away a great deal
of their profit, and say that the com-
mission men should try and dispose of
the home grown stock first. Prices on
violets the past week were; Califor-
uias, home grown, 50 cents: southern,
25 cents; small single, home grown, 20-
cents: southern, 10 cents; good double,
40 and 50 cents.

In bulb stock matters are about the
same as last week, Dutch hyacinths
are as yet scarce, and sell at $4. Same
can be said of Von Sion, Tulips are
very short stemmed and sell at $2 per
100, Romans, paper whites, valley.
Harrisii, callas and freesia are about
the same as last week,

C. Young & Sons decorated the big
music hall in the exposition building
very tastefully last Friday, the occa-

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sion being the graduating of the nor-
mal class of the high school.

Executive Committee Appointed,

The chairman-manager of the next
chrysanthemum show has appointed
his staff to act with him as the execu-
tive committee as follows: Emil
Schray, chairman of the committee on
premiums and awards; William C.
Young. subscriptions and special
prizes; C. C. Sanders, finance; Carl
Beyer, advertising; Robert F. Tesson.
printing and hall, and Frank Fillmore,
delivering of special prizes. The exe-
cutive committee will meet on next
Saturday night to work on the prelim-
inary list and also name the men se-
lected to act with them as a committee.
The committee on smoker reports that
those members who wish to attend and
have not yet subscribed will please
send their names to the secretary at
once.

Program for Next Meeting.

The following essays will be read at
the next regular meeting of the Flor-
ists' Club, February 10, at 3 p. m.;
"What are the requirements of a new
carnation to entitle it to a certificate
of merit from the St. Louis
Florists' Club?" by Robert F.
Tesson. "Name one pink, one
white and one red carnation as be-
ing the best commercial variety, and
state why you think them the best,"
by John Steidle. "What variety of
roses would you grow to supply the St.
Louis market?" by J. F. Ammann.
"What kind of fertilizer would you use
for carnations, and in what form?" by
H. G. Ude. "How to grow mignonette."
by Andrew Meyer, Sr. "What should
the growers do to assist the commis-
sion men in getting better prices for
their consignments?" by Charles A.
Kuehn. "What palms would you ad-
vise an amateur to grow, giving him,
say, five or six varieties?" by Julius
Konig, Sr. "What variety of violet
would you grow in a profitable way in
and out of doors?" by F. W. Ude, Jr.

■Various Notes.

Visitors in town last week were Dan
MacRorle. representing W. A. Manda.
Orange, N. J. Dan is looking the pict-
ure of health and reports trade good.
The other was Mr. Brown, of Brown &
Canfield, Springfield, 111.

Tom Carroll lost 1.000 feet of glass
by last Tuesday's wind storm.

Fred Foster, who was secretary and
treasurer, and also manager of the
Krebs Floral Company, is no longer
connected with the above firm.

The last four games of the cocked
hat series were rolled Monday night,
with E. Schray high man with 134;
Kunz, second, with 119; Kuehn. third,
with 117. Schray's single high score
was 47. The champion cocked hat
bowler of the series is Kunz, with 492;
Kuehn, second, with 465; Beneke,
third, with 454. The highest single
score during the series was by C. Bey-
er, with 52; Kunz, second, with 48;

Schray, third, with 47. Next Monday
night we go back to the old game.

J. J. B.

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NE'W YORK.

Around the Marts.

Violets? Take 'em l>y the ton!
Blizzards? \Ve can give you one!
Summer weather? Here's a slice!
Springtime— autumn, in a trice!
It's the snowflake or the rose —
Everything in weather goes!

The above clipping from the Atlanta
Constitution about fits the New York
situation, that is. in regard to violets
and w-eather— mostly weather! It has
been snowing the la.st twenty-four
hours, and the "beautiful" is piling up
in gi-eat shape. It is better, though,
than rain. Business is as good if not
better than at any time this winter.

Stock is scarce when applied to
roses and prices for the real fancy
stock should satisfy the most fastidi-
ous grower, but then everybody does
not grow fancy stock and all are not
fastidious. After all, it is the great
law of supply and demand, and until
congress repeals it I suppose it will al-
ways be so.

Beauties. Bridesmaids and Meteors
are still the leaders. Beauties, the
finest, realize 75 cents, while extra
Maids sell for $12, fancy $15, and a few
extra specials at $20; Meteors and
Testouts, special, $15; Brides, $10, $12,
$15 for high grade and specials; Mor-
gans and Cusins, $10 and $12 for ex-
tras and specials.

There have been a few slight
changes in the regular market report,
but these are chiefly confined to roses.
Valley dropped another peg. 'Violets
held their own at 40 to 75 cents, accord-
ing to stock. There Is a tremendous
amount coming in daily and they get
cleared up pretty clean, as is all classes
of goods, which is saying a whole
"bunch."

Mr. Walter F. Sheridan is handling
some of the finest carnations — Frank
Nequet's "Maud Adams." the variety
that created such a sensation at the
last meeting of the New York Florists'
Club, C. Besold's "Frances Joost,"
and others, besides a regular line.

Mr. Sheridan receives some excellent
lilac, both varieties.

Mr. A. Herrington is shipping in
some especially fine cattleyas, large,
well developed flowers of exceptional
color, but then what else could be ex-
pected from Florham Farms, the homo
of the great new chrysanthemum I if it
were a poor variety I would say
"mum") Frank Hardy. However, it
speaks for itself, and speaks loud, too.

Our Special Correspondent's Report.

The improvement noted in last
week's issue continues and a general
clearing out of most stock is now pos-
sible. Roses are probably as light now
as they will be again this season. They
are off crop and the weather is very
unfavorable. Yet the buyers seem to
be able to obtain sufficient stock to sat-
isfy their wants in the morning, for
afternoon trade is light.

Bridesmaids are in constant demand
and everybody wants them. The use
of Brides is restricted and consequent-
ly are not so much sought after. Brun-
ner has color and form and helps out
those who might otherwise use Beau-
ties. The latter are not good. Specials
are superior in quality compared with
the shorter sizes, but of these there
are few. Meteor sells weir, other va-
rieties not so generally used are easily
disposed of now. The best prices on
roses were made the last two days of
the week.

Carnations are not coming in so
freely as last week. They do not ad-
vance materially in price, as supply
and demand are about equal. Violets
are still abundant. They are all sold,
but the quality is against any higher
figures. The average for the past two
weeks will hardly be exceeded. The
quality was never better.

Valley shows no improvement in
price. Tulips have been benefited by
the shortage in roses and there are
plenty of them at reasonable prices.
This is also true of daffodils. Ship-
ments of Harrisii increase; demand
steady. Fine cattleyas of the first
grade are cheap, which means that
there is no diminution of the supply.
There is plenty of smilax, more than
can be sold, but much of it is of poor
quality.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

A trip through the stores of this
important branch of our business re-
called the fact that the season of '98
had really started. Orders are coming
in very freely and much earlier than
heretofore. The open weather has
started the ball rolling and let us hope,
like the small boy's snowball, it will
gather impetus and increase in size as
the season opens. Scarcely any branch
of the trade has suft'ered more the past
few years than the seed trade, and so,
like the seeds, "the kernels of pros-
perity." as some wiseacre exclaimed,
may the jest come true. Let us try
and catch this will o' the wisp, pros-
perity. I am sure we all need it in
our business.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review*

FEBRUARY 3.

The Retail Trade.

Not nuK'li change since I wrote you
last. There is no special rush, and I
have not heard of any moi'e delivery
wagons being put on. Trade is "fair
lO middlin'," as one of the prominent
men of the trade remarked.

Novelties are somewhat scarce. It
is a wonder to me that something
striking is not invented, some new fad
introduced. The dry goods houses, the
jewelers and the confectioners all
have their novelties. I wonder if this
is the reason why the retail florist does
not more than jog along. True, there
are novelties introduced in decora-
tions, and so forth, but is there no use
to set the pace and make a special
tlower fashionable? It is remarkable
what few are worn by my lady and
liege. Violets used to be "la mode."
Did the artificial kill them, or did they
die a natural death?

Is there no Beau Bruramel that can
be induced to wear a cattleya? They
are very handsome and would help the
market wonderfully. If some of the
leading tlorists don't suggest it. I
think I'll go and see some of the "yel-
low journals" and get them to use
some of their influence.

I notice a few novelties in the win-
dows. Acacia pubescens is very pretty
and graceful. Then I saw some plants
of laurestinus. "a wee, modest flower,'
but exceedingly chaste; then in an-
other I noted some boxes of tulips tied
with crepe paper and ribbon to match,
one especially handsome box of yel-
low and another of lily of the valley.

To-night as I write Governor Black
is being entertained by his staff at the
■Waldorf-Astoria. The decorations
are by J. H. Small & Sons and are ex-
ceedingly rich and simple. Only about
twenty people will sit down to dinner,
the table decoration consisting of one
large oval basket of red and white
tulips interspersed with galax leaves
and two round baskets on either side
of same: tricolor ribbon, red. white
and blue, draped with flowing smilax,
gave it a pretty finish. The grand ball-
I'oom where the reception is held is
hung with the stars and stripes en-
twined here and there with southern
smilax. In the other reception rooms
tall, graceful palms stand here and
there, and red and white roses in vases
on tall pedestals do sentry duty.

It being a state affair, the color plan
of red. white and blue was adhered
to as much as possible. It was diffi-
cult, however, to secure blue flowers
of an appropriate color, which shows
the necessity of a blue rose on such
occasions. Won't some one please
oblige?

Next week is the Arion ball — but of
this later.

New York Market Florists.

At the regular meeting of the New
York iVIarket Florists' Association,
held at Leach's restaurant. Tuesday,
the principal business was the report
of the committee on constitution and
by-laws to be adopted by the associa-
tion. Owing to the blizzard and in-

clement weather, there was but a small
attendance. In the absence of the
president and vice-president. Mr. Chas.
Deitz was elected to the chair. Mr. .1.
P. Cleary, chairman of the committee,
then read his report on the constitu-
tion and by-laws. He reported that
the committee had held two meetings,
January 12 and 19. The constitution
was adopted, with several ■ amend-
ments, and reported hack to the com-
mittee, who is empowered to send
copies to all members before final ac-
tion is taken, and, if necessary, to em-
ploy legal aid to perfect the constitu-
tion in case the association might wish
to acquire a charter at some future
day. The following new members were
elected: R. Drever. R. Whitman. P.
O'Mara. A. Reis. H. Kuhl. J. W. With-
ers. Harry A. Bunyard.

Several members expressed a wish
to take stands, which now makes a to-
tal of 23 taken. They also furnished a
guarantee fund of $5 each, so that the
association is now fairly started, and
the committee was empowered to see
the city authorities to secure a definite
understanding with regard to the rent-
ing of stands.

Mr. P. O'Mara then addressed the
meeting in regard to the senate bill
No. 2, mentioned elsewhere in our col-
umns, and Mr. C. H. Steinhoff and him-
self were empowered to go to Trenton
and protest against the bills as affect-
ing florists. On a motion, the secretary
was ordered to notify the New .lersey
horticultural societies and clubs of the
action taken and ask them to use their
influence in protesting also.

■Various Notes.

Mr. Robert W. Clucas, of the firm of
Clucas & Boddington, will return next
Saturday on the steamship "Lucania"
from "Yurrup." where he has been on
an extended business trip. Welcome
home, brother "Bob."

The horticultural section of the
American Institute held an orchid ex-
hibition Wednesday, February 9, com-
mencing at 2 p. m. In the evening
Mr. Chas. H. Atkins, of Madison, N.
J., will deliver a lecture on "Mimicry
and Fertilization of Orchids," illus-
trated by over 400 colored charts.
These exhibitions and lectures are free
to all.

Owing to the date of the New York
Florist Club's dinner, February 19,
conflicting with the carnation meeting
in Chicago, several members having
decided to visit your city, the date has
been changed to Saturday, February
2G. — P. S. : The price of tickets remains
the same, $5.

Mr. G. A. I^odewyks, who has leased
the greenhouses of Mr. A. Brown, of
Blissfleld, L. I., will move there at an
early date, and will grow plants and
cut flowers for the New York market.

WASHINGTON.
Free Distribution.

Despite the stormy evening there
was a good attendance at the last semi-
monthly meeting of the Commercial

Florists' Association. Two new mem-
bers were enrolled, who wish to take
an active part in our fight against the
free distribution of flowers by the Na-
tional Government.

Letters were read from several clubs
asking information as to the kind and
quantity of plants grown in the gov-
ernment greenhouses, and to reply in-
telligently and fairly a committee of
three — your correspondent being one —
was appointed to visit the greenhouses
and make a list of what was being
grown at the present time. The com-
mittee called upon Colonel Bingham
the following day and stated their
wishes, and for what it was wanted,
and were turned down by that official
by refusing necessary permission.
Among other things the colonel said
that he did not propose to furnish us
with ammunition to bombard him with
and would have to refuse the commit-
tee permission to visit the green-
houses. It was explained to him that
we were in possession of necessary in-
formation as to what was being grown,
Init to avoid mistakes and to be abso-
lutely correct was the reason for wish-
ing to go again. Having done the po-
lite thing, the committee on being re-
fused permission, claiming the right
as American citizens to enter any pub-
lic building, proceeded to the grounds,
and were refused admittance to either
the grounds or buildings. Finally we
were admitted to the office of the Pub-
lic Gardener, who explained that he
had received an order from Colonel
Bingham that morning to close the
grounds and buildings to all visitors.
The committee felt very much pleased
to think the club had actually caused
an order closing the buildings to the
public, an evidence of headway.
Whether such an order will stand re-
mains to be seen.

It is said on pretty good authority
that great activity prevails there just
now, and that shovels are busy throw-
ing out carnation and violet plants,
getting the houses ready for other
services. I do not give this as being
strictly accurate, though my informant
ought to know. I only give it for what
it is worth, since I am not permitted
to see for myself.

The short visit revealed an immense
ice box in use, also a quantity of wire
designs for funeral work. Right here
I would like to ask the person, who
signed himself "Washington" in a
communication to The Review, and
who seems to have the inside track for
information, how that refrigerator was
purchased. Not out of the appropria-
tion for the "fiTe distribution of valu-
able seeds!" Was the law interpreted
to include refrigerators, also funeral
designs, and all the necessary para-
phernalia for making funeral designs,
or are the designs to be used for deco-
rating the public reservations, etc.?

Trade Looking Up.

Trade has increased 200 per cent the
past week, and entertaining is ^t its
height. All the stores report good bus-
iness, and prospects for a continuance
of it. Bulbous stuff is selling well

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443

and is plentiful. Roses and carnations
are scarce. Violets can be olitained at
any price. I saw a letter yesterday to
a retailer from a grower who offered to
furnish him any quantity at his (re-
tailer's) price.

A Pretty Decoration.

There was a pretty decoration at the
German ambassaflor's the other even-
ing, the occasion being the emperor's
birthday. The table decoration, while
stia'. was pretty. The table was car-
peted w'ith Vervaeneana azaleas, vio-
lets and pink roses at opposite corners,
with royal crown in violets in center.
The ballroom was festooned with as-
paragus and smilax and several groups
of palms.

Notes.

Mr. W. R. Smith has a rival in town,
who is soliciting names to a petition
for his place. As yet he has not se-
cured a single florist's signature.

Prices remain the same as l,iefore,
with the exception of violets, which
seem to have no value. The fakir is
very much in evidence with them on
the streets. W. H. K.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Genuine Winter Weather.

Regular winter weather prevailed
•during the week past, not that the tem-
perature was extremely severe, but just
low enough to preserve a good covering
of snow on our streets and insure
steady, good sleighing, better, in fact,
than we have had for some years. Tran-
sient trade w-as materially increased
under these favorable conditions, for
Howers are worn even on sleigh ride
parties, and the young or old man who
takes out his best girl in a stylish rig
will also provide a bunch of roses, car-
nations or violets for her to wear while
she sits close to him in the sleigh,
snugly rolled up and surrounded by
furs. The demand all around was sat-
isfactory. The season for receptions
and other entertainments has now fair-
ly begun, and if not calling for exten-
sive and very elaborate decorations,
they invariably increase the daily con-
sumption in all lines, and no overstock
can be noticed in the flower market.
Prices continue the same as last week,
general quality of roses is somewhat
improved, but "selects" are still scarce.
Von Sions came in more plentiful for
the last few days, and sell readily at
$4 per 100. Carnations are abundant
and good, but hold their former price;
violets plentiful: Harrisii. and callas
scarce: all bulbous stock in good sup-
ply: none of it going to waste so far.
Throughout the month of .January the
■demand has been steady, and plainly in
excess of last year. Often our florists
were bothered by a deficiency in the
daily supply, although not to such an
extent as to seriously hurt the business
in general, yet if flowers had been more
plentiful, it is very likely that the total
receipts for the month would have been
heavier under these favorable condi-
tions.

Western N. Y. Horticultural Society.

The Western New York Horticult-
ural Society had their annual session
here January 26 and 27. The assem-
bly was an unusually large one: 800 or
more prominent men from all parts of
the Union had gathered in the spa-
cious hall: on the second day the at-
tendance was estimated as being over
1,000. Mr. J. Hall, the untiring secre-
tary and treasurer of the flourishing
old society, deserves credit for his suc-
cessful efforts in arousing increased
interest in horticulture in so many dif-
ferent parts of the state and the coun-
try at large, devoting much of his time
and labor in correspondence and mak-
ing arrangements with railways and
hotels to secure special rates for the
visitors. Mr. W. C. Barry, the presi-
dent, was agreeably surprised when
seeing so large a congregation assem-
bled, and stated in a short speech that
never before in the history of the so-
ciety was an annual meeting so well
attended by its members from all sec-
tions. The great majority of the mem-
bers are engaged in the nursery busi-
ness, or in fruit growing, and the ad-
vancement of the latter is a principal
feature in their discussions, which are
annually published in full by the so-
ciety, every member receiving a copy
of the book.

Essays.

A lengthy paper was read by Prof.
W. B. Alwood, of the Virginia Experi-
mental Station, on the "San Jose
Scale." Prof. M. V. Slingerland, ento-
mologist at Cornell University, gave a
report on the insect enemies of fruit
trees, and also delivered an illustrated
humorous lecture on "Bugs from a
Bug's Standpoint." Geo. T. Powell, of
Ghent. N. Y., prepared a paper on the
"Relation of Our Public Schools to
Horticulture." Another interesting pa-
per was by Dr. L. L. van Slyke, chem-
ist at the state experimental station
in Geneva, N. Y., on "Plant Food." W.
T. Mann, of Barkers, N. Y., spoke on
"Experiments in Fertilizing Fruit
Trees. ' Prof. W. H. Jordan, director of
the experimental station at Geneva,
gave his views on "Food Values of
Fruit." and I. P. Roberts, director of
the Agricultural College at Ithaca, N.
Y., had for his theme the "Questioning
of the Soil." "Reports of Committees
on Plant Diseases" came next, by W.
Paddock, of Geneva Station: another
on "Vegetables," by F. Frank, Ironde-
quoit. N. Y., and a most interesting
speech on "Ornamental Trees and
Shrubs." by our able Mr. Jno. Dunbar,
of the Rochester parks. A most in-
structive talk on "Old Orchards," by
Mr. van Deman, from Virginia, fol-
i lowed: then Mr. Paddock reported on
"New Diseases of Fruit Trees."

Animated discussions were indulged
in after each report, in which many
members gave their individual experi-
ences and views, and all were satisfied
before they went home that they had
learned a great many things within the
last two days.

In an adjoining room Messrs. Bll-

wanger & Barry had a very large col-
lection of fine fruit on exhibition:
grapes, pears and apples, each in 3.5 to
40 varieties, and in excellent condition.
These were greatly admired by the
many visitors. K.

TORONTO.

A Golden Opportunily.

Business appears to lie steady now —
that is, about normal. There is no un-
due excitement. People are dying, mar-
rying and giving birth at about the us-
ual rate, and occasionally give social
entertainments, and the supply of flow-
ers to celebrate the various events is
fully equal to the demand made up-
on it. t

Most people one meets are afflicted
with the Klondike gold fever just now,
but I have not yet heard of a florist
going up from these parts, althougli
one would imagine that an expert fu-
neral design builder would have a good
oportunity of soon making a fortune
up there.

The Horticultural Society.

The Horticultural Society will listen
to and discuss two essays tonight, one
from Mr. E. Wley. on "Seasonable Seed
Sowing," and one from Mr. G. Mills on
"Cyclamen." Other important ques-
tions will also be brought up.

Various Items.

Mr. Fred Brown, manager of Mr. J.
H. Dunlop's King St. store, will start
in business on his own account in the
West end some time in February. No-
body has any doubt but that- he will
make a success of it, and he has the
best wishes of all.

The Gardeners' and Florists' Asso-
ciation is to be allowed the ineffable
satisfaction of sending two delegates to
the Industrial Exhibition Association
this year. Everything comes to those
who know how to wait. We have been
waiting for this piece of justice for a
long time.

Mr. J. H. Dunlop left this country
about two weeks ago, and though the
reports from the various large centers
in the United States have been careful-
ly scanned, no account of his move-
ments has yet been observed. They
have heard from him regularly at
home, though, and he will probably re-
turn some time this week, and no doubt
a lot of good things will follow in his
wake.

Plenty of snow, now: 10 degrees be-
low zero on the 30th ult. E.

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.

A horticultural society has lately
been organized here under the supervis-
ion and support of the government. The
moving spirit in this has been Mr. Rod-
erick Cameron, head gardener of the
great Canadian Free Park. What was
some seven years ago a wilderness has
been transformed by him into a beau-
tiful park.

Formerly we had but one greenhouse
here, but now we have several. The
bulk of our sales are to our American

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FEBRUARY 3, 189S.

cousins, who seem to appreciate Cana-
dian-grown flowers, but we are pleased
to note a steady increase in our home
consumption. W. P. L.

FINE VIOLETS.

We have
& Hunter,
bunches of
ise violets,
any Marie
would beat
negative,
ter violets

received from Messrs. C'rabb
Grand Rapids, Mich., four
remarkably fine Marie Lou-
They inquire if there are
Louise around Chicago that
them. We must reply in the
We have never seen any bet-
in this market.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

"\X'' ANTED — I would like to cnrrespnud with parties
'*' who may ha^e Lihuin Harrisii in 4-inch pots,
I want 300 for April deH\- er>'. Name lowest cash price
on same, now, pdr 100. F. N. Haddon, 36 Tyler st.,
Boston, Mass.

SITUATION WANTED- By a tiorist and gard-
l^ ener. private or commercial; 1; years' experience,
who can grow carnations, mums, roses, etc. also vege-
tables under glass. Address A. H. Clark, Lansdale. Pa.

WANTED— A lirst-class to take full charge of 12
Greenhouses near Chicago. ()ne tliat 'can pur-
chase one-third or one-lialf preferred. Address K.K. K-,
care Florists' Re\iew.

OITUATIUX WANTED As foreman with some
^^ refined party, by a practical grower of cut flowers,
palm';, orchitis and general stock; good designer and de-
corator; only reliable parties need answer; liest of refer-
ences, Calitornia preferred. Address Orchids, care of
Florists' Review.

FOR SALE— A first-class florists' refrigerator. Have
clianged location and it can not be used in present
place; will sell cheap. Address J. J. McManmon, 6
Prescott St., Lowell, Mass.

F( )R S A LE— (^ne-third, one-half or whole of fourteen
thousand feet of greenhouse plant; good western
town three acres ground; good trade. For further partic-
ulars address Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash ave.,
Chicago.

WANTED~a first class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest ana take full cliarge. For particulars ad-
dress A. H.. care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By manied man. 28 years
O experience in England and America;pri\ate or com-
mercial; good references. Address John Dyer, Short
Hills. N. J.

SITUATION WANTED— Having managed cut
O flower store two years with success. 1 desire to change

fjosition for larger concern by April 1; Detroit or Cle\e-
and prefeired. Please correspond with 32 Michigan,
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By a florist, as working
manager, to execute a new profitable enterprise; ex-
penses small, prompt returns, sterling worth; communica-
tions confidential. At once; east, near New Vork. C.
H. (_)ber, gardener, Parsippany, N. J.

FOR SALE — 3,000 square feet of glass, m the state of
Indiana; must be sold at once. Address "B," Forists*
Review.

WANTEr> — A good rose grower, a working foreman
who can grow Beauties; give references. Address
W, C- Florists' Re\iew.

SITUATION WANTED— By a first class grower of
cut flowers and plants; also good designer and deco-
rator, references. G. R. B., 310 Foote ave.. Jamestown,

N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED— By a practical florist and
*^ rose grower; specialty on fine roses, carnations, mums,
violets, etc.: good designer: age. 38. best references. Ad-
dress W. (_;.. care 164 E. Main Street, Alliance. O.

SITUATION WANTED— A gentleman thoroughly
l-J understanding every department of the business, seeds.
bulbs, plants and nurser>' stock, would like to represent
some good, reliable firm througliout New England,
either on salaryor commission basis; a first class sales-
man. Apply Z. Z., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By competent man.in flo-
rists' store; competent to take charge. Address
Robert A. Betz, 10 Van Buren street, Chicago,

POSITION WANTED— By an English florist; 15
years experience in U. S. and Europe; references.
Full particulars to "Hustler," care Florists' Review.

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/Ja!f^SfckS\ .A.St\ARAr,l'S ?PRF,Nl,KKI SEED; new crop to arrive, per 101X1 $10.00

P^am^^KkA -^SP.XR.M.rS PLrMdSL'.S N.'XNUS SEED; new crop on hand. Per ItlOO, lO.OO

kl^t^^l^KmPi l-'^^'^'A ATS IKIA; strMni;, field grown pieces. Per 1(10 3..50

y^BPJ^gW'^M CANX.\ ITALIA: strung, field-grown pieces. Per 100 7.50

^^^^^k^MirCT L.itania hur.mica iseedi. just arrived. Per 1000 3.0O

\^^^^P?%t Also Dammann's Orchid Flowered Carinas, and
^ffi<<E^^- all the Leading Commercial Varieties.
^^^3—' WRITE IS FOR SPBGIAU PRICES. -

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.. ''' \V.%lt^ir.'o.^\:!lt^'''-

OriLATlON WANTED-By nr.l lLi^s ro^c. Larna-
^3 tion and violet grower; married; reference given
Address the Muncie Floral Co., Muncie, Ind,

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by all around
man. single, American; g years' experience, temper-
ate, west preferred. Roses, care Florists" Review.

SITUATION WANTED-A prnctical, successful
^^ grower desires a position as foreman where fine cut
flowers are desired. Describe place fully when replying.
Nixon H. Gano, care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED-Byagood (lerman gar-
^•^ dener, married, small family; was working in whole-
sale places; private place preferred; best of references.
Paul Stoever,75 Ward street, Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED-By young married man,
age 27, who can grow orchids, palms and ferns. Ad-
dress N.J. A., care United Stales Exotic Nurserj-, Short
Hills, N. J-

SITUATION WANTED— By an experienced gar-
dener and florist, to lake charge of private or com-
mercial place; age, 38; married; best of references. Chi-
cago, care Florists' Review.

"lyANTEp. SITUATION— By a florist of 20 years'
* ' experience as maker up of designs or general
greenhouse work; \ery best of recomendations. Joe. N.
LawTence, Otlumwa. la.

(SITUATION WANTED-By florist and gardener.
O pri\ate or commercial place; thoroughly competent;
married. Address B,. care H. A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut
street. Philadelphia. Pa.

WANTED— First-class rose grower; strictly temper-
ate and willing te work; steady place; state! wages
expected and gi\e references. Humfeld Floral Co.,
Ninth and Highland ave., Kansas City, Mo.

(SITUATION WANTED— First-class grower of
►o roses, carnations, \iolets. mums, wants a steady situa-
tien. Address Orower, 113, care ot Florists' Review,

W ^nfc^A ^ ^°°'^' reliable
TTallLCU Traveling Sales-
man for the ,.* c* ^^ ..■* ..* J* ^

FLORISTS' SIPPLY LINE.

Address S. C, care

FUORISTS' REVIEW,

FLOWER SEEDS.

Complete stock. New crop now in.

The best the world produces

Asters— 'rruttiiiil-^ Perte^-tiMn. Xietoria. Comet.

Mignun, Sniiwball. tjueeii of the Market. Dwarf

Queen. Dwarf Bouquet, in separate colors or

mixed; trade pkt., 25c.

Balsam — White Perfection: oz., $1; trade pkt.,

lOe.
Begonia~\"ernon; 1-16 oz.. 50c: trade pkt.. 10c.
Candytuft —Empress: oz.. 25c: trade pkt., 10c.
Centaurea -Marguerite; trade packet, 25c.
Nasturtium— Dwarf mixed; lb.. .50c.
Smilax- '4 Ih.. $1.25: oz.. 40c: trade pkt.. Iflc.
Stocks— Cut and Come .Again: trade pkt.. 25c.
Stocks— Snowflake; trade pkt.. 25c.
Werbena-M;iMiinntli inixeil: o/.. $2; t. pkt.. 25c.
TiaKorr^coc Excelsior Pearl and Tall
I UUei uses - Double, extr:i tuie stuck, per
PHin sT :.u
ES^Xew l-'LiiKlSTS' LISTnnw rr;idy.
W. W. BARNARD & CO., Seedsmen,
Chicago.
Please mention 1-~i.urists" Review.

s>,-

!8

Armstrong's

Everblooming

Tuberose======

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to fortti around the
old flower stalk indetiiiitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F, at Provi-
dence last .'\ugust, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
ill November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Lutlierflrnistrona,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

88=

88

Verbena King.

The lars;i'^t\'LTbena
'.^rnwcr ill the world.

One Million

ID.OiXl for $l'r. 2:i.(XKl
Heliotropes.

fifties, SI 1

I<i <>H<T the lollnwnis

season in ii5 oi the lat-
est and best mam-
moth named vars. in
Liiltivation. free from
nist or mildew. Sat-
isfaction and safe ar-
rival guaranteed in
everv way to all parts
of V. S. and Canada
at (iOc per'KX); $).50
per lOOU: 5(XKt for $25;

r 5100. Express prepain.

ted cuttings. 10 named va-

r IDU; ?^ per 1001). Express prepaid
Gash Please.

C. HUMFELD,

Clay Center, Kan.

DO YOl WANT

A well recommended, sober, industrious and re-
liable young man as assistant? One having a
gord practical knowledge of greenhouse work
Well up in pot plants, bedding stock and carna-
tions. A good man for the spring rush. Wages,
fifty dollars per month.

Box 269. Hornellsville. N. Y.

FEBRUARY 3. 1S98.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

445

DRBER'S

RELIABLE
Flower ^^ Plants,

Seeds, ^^^ Bulbs,

Vegetable /J?''\'-'f>\ ^ .

,OV^m\ Cuttings,
Seeds, i^'^-r^%-\

"^^-^ &c.,&c.

&c., &c.

"Tliev're all right ! They came from Dieer's"

Our Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue has
been mailed to all florists. It you have not
received a copy we will send one on re-
ceipt of business card.

Here is a short list of Flower Seeds of
exceptional quality tor present sowing:
Trade Pkt. Oz.

Aster, Giant White Comet 40 $2.00

Aster, Queen of the Market, white ,25 1.00
Aster, Queen of the Market,mlxea ,ZJ .75
Aster, Paeony Perfection, mixed. .30 1.50
Aster, Improved Victoria, mixed. .30 1.50
Aster. Semple's Branching, shell

pink 30 1.50

Aster, Semple's Branching, white .30 1.50
Aster, Semple's Branching. lav-
ender 30 1.50

Aster, Semple's Branching, mixed .30 1.25
Centurea Margaritae, new, large

flowering, white 40 2.00

Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant 50 6.00

Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta ,40 2.00

Mignonette, Machet, select 15 .50

Petunia, Dreer's Single Fringed.. .50
Petunia. Dreer's Double Fringed—

500 Seeds, 75c; 1,000 seeds, $1.50.
Salvia, "Bonfire" (Clara Bedman) .50 2.50

Salvia Splendens, fine strain 30 1.25

Verbena Mammoth, scarlet 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, white 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, pink 40 2.00

V^erbena Mammoth, purple 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, mixed 40 1.75

Get a GataloSue and look it over.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.,

PHILADELPHIA, - PA.

FOR SAL.B.

.500—1000 Caladiimi Esculentum; every luilh
sound; from medium to mammoth si/e, S"i-O0— $10
per 100: will sell tlie whole lot cheap (or cash.
Cannas. Dry Roots. Mme. Crozy. Qiieen Char-
lotte. .\lpho'nse Bouvier. Paul Marquant. Explo-
rateur Crampbel. Egandale. Geoffroy St. Hilaire.
.\dmiral .Ayellan. $2.50 per 100. Rohusta. $2.00 per
100. Burhanic, .Austria. Italia. Chicago. Papa
Canna. Souv. .Antoine Crozy, price on applica-
tion. Casii with order.

C. G. N.AN'Z, Owcnshoro. Kv.

You can get the best of both cot
flowers and florists' supplies from
Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,
Chicago.

-* „ ... ' 'T*

BRIGHTON, MASS.
Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Countr>.

ff*

l^^^Eji

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of tiie great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

m^

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

Facts more elouuent than words C. S. A. awards highest of the year. New York 95 points,
Boston 9-1 pointsi, Chicago 93 points. Philadelphia 89 points. First prize, white '°. ?'''™S^ compeli-
tion at Boston and Philadelphia shows, and certiticated wherever shown. The i|','?'V,w\° iV ,ho, «-
and exhibition bloom. Price, .50 cents each, $3.00 per dozen, $30.00 per hundred, $160.00 per thous-
and. Ready for delivery March 1st. 189X.

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

GOOD STOCK ! !

n^riioliAnp in2-in. pots. Mrs. S. A. .Northwa>
udindllUnS perlOO; Flora Hill. 51ap)<!dale,»5pe

Mrs- S. A. .N'orthway. 110
per 100; FloraHill. Jlapledale, «5per 100;
Iiiiyl.r^-ak. 8i:> per 1000; Lizzie McGowan. $12 per 1000;
Kose Viii*^'i, ti"e for summer cutting. $10 per 1000.
Pnrqniiimp in 3,'.^-in. pots. S. A. Nutt, LaFavoTite.
bcraniUniS Htteranthe. $'2S per 1000; Mart. Bryant,
M. Aliili"n»,- Kiianl. Flcur Poirevine. »t per MO; Mrs.
Perkiii- siiipi IS. . lhlrlles^ede.Maille,84 per 100; Rose,
esftllp-r 10(1, M,,.l. Salleroi i2-in- 1. J20 per 1000.
UKAfAKN-\ INi'l\ ISA. i-in.. fine stuck 812 per lOO.
STlK'K A No. 1. TERMS CASH.

CARL HACENBURCER, West Mentor, 0.

CARTHAGE. MO.— The present ad-
dress of L. E. Archias &. Bro. is 113
Main St., tliis city. They are no longer
at Fayetteville, Ark.

ROSES WANTED.

\Ve want about 1500 eacli nf Brides and F.ridesmaid
goo each of Meteor and Am. Beauty, and 350 Perle.

Stock must be stnctly first-class. Quote pnce on
rooted ciiltinirs and 2 1-2 inch pot plants. State wlien
ready with full particulars. .Address

Beck, care of Florists' Review. Chicago.

MIDDLETOWN, CONN. — Henry
Fountain recently had many of his
phints destroyed by gas leaking into
his greenhouses from the city mains.

446

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

FEBRUARY 3, 1S98.

PITTSBURG.

Club Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the Pitts-
Ijurg and Allegheny Florists and Gar-
deners' Club, January 27, otfieers were
elected as follows: President, E. C.
Reineman; vice-president, George Oes-
terle; treasurer, James Semple; secre-
tary, T. P. L.-inghans; assistant secre-
tary, E. C. Ludwig; executive commit-
tee, Gustav Ludwig, T. F. Beckert, P.
S. Randolph.

The club deemed it advisable to re-
duce the annual dues from $3 to $2. The
new white carnation Evelina, sent for
exhibition by Mr. R. Witterstaetter, Se-
damsville, O., was awarded a certifi-
cate. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Victor and
Charles A, Dana, sent by Edward Reid,
Philadelphia, and grown by John Har-
kett, same place, received the praise of
all present.

Trade Conditions.

Trade has improved a little of late,
wedding receptions and other social
functions making a call for quantities
of tlowers.

Present to Allegheny Park.

The Allegheny Park conservatory
has been enriched by a beautiful pres-
ent, a handsome specimen of Phoenix
canariensis, 20 feet tall and with a
spread of 20 feet, from Mr. John Bader,
of Allegheny. Mr. Bader secured the
plant during his recent trip abroad.

L.

SCRANTON, PA.

G. R. Clark completed the improve-
ments to his store in time for the holi-
day rush. The addition of a handsome
refrigerator built in on one side gives
a beautiful appearance to the whole
place. Mr. Clark handles an immense
bulk of outdoor stock and notes in-
ci-easing tendency to beautify the
grounds of the middle as well as upper
classes. W. M.

Hail Losses.

Furrow Brothers, of Guthrie, Okla-
homa Territory, lost a large percentage
of their glass on the night of January
24 by hail, and James Frost, of Green-
ville, Ohio, lost between 700 and 800
square feet of glass on January 25
from the same cause. Both were in-
sured in the Florists' Hail Association.

WRITE AT ONCE

National Florists' Board ot Trade

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.
Regarding Collections, Credits. Etc.

I Vaughan, McKellar &, Winterson,

3 WHOLESALE ^=

5 FLORISTS SUPPLIES ,«-»■— =.

i -"-sIr^si-iulbs fiiT Pi owfrs i

^ RootL'd Cuttings. ^

^ We are now having a fine lot of Cattle\a Triana-, now in stock, $6 per doz. ~"

^ Best varieties of Young Roses in 2^/4-in. Pots.

^ Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per 11)00 $ 7.50

^ Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulhs. per 1000 12.50

^ ■ Fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, pt-r lOiXI 7.50

^ SEND FOR C.\TALOGliF.

I Vaughan, McKellar &, Winterson, - - 45-47-49 Wabasti Ave., Chicago. I

"*• ( I • > TELEPHONE 1496. )

Don't jJBMlt^!^'' r26 DEARBORN STREET,

Forget '^^jgiif'—^ CHICAGO

that we are at the old

number, 136 Dearborn Street. %%/i t t ■"( • A

. ■sississ" "'"""• Wholesale Morist.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The rieht kinil cf sli.c-k, p'lcknl in tlir rigrht way,
delh rrctl at tile ri^^ht liiiii-, aii<t at tin- rii^Iit |irirrs

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
Company

271 Broadway,

::::NEW YORK.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

[New and standard Varieties.

/^ur new Trade List will embrace tlie leading
^^ novelties of 1S9S and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address "y.-*!

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Telephone
Main

3208

Agents for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CtT FLOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

For Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
rainphit t.
\% rite to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

DIRECT RECEIVERS OF

CAPE FLOWERS

WRITE US for Samples and Prices
for any Quantity.

NO. 63 PINE ST., NEW YORK.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS

OE SEASONABLE ELGWERS IN STOCK -.

^WM. F. KASTINQcrS

Florist...

I 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N. Y.
(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs^

DfkVFQ ^«' Cloth Lined,
DUALO Bouquet...

and other Bom-s (,,r tiorists.

125 W. 25th St..

NEW YORK CITY.

G. MORIN,

WRiTE FOR PRiCES.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THiNK

"ANY OLD THING"

will an.swer for a Kefritreratnr to keep tlowers
in. Those up to tktte are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

FEBRUARY 3, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

447

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST SYRIANS ONLY.

76-78 Wabash Ave.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
, GMICAGO.

HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Takint: KtlfU F.I., :i, imin.
Subject to Chajige Without Notice.

We are headquarters for CUT aOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinarv Selectfd Stt.ck per lUO,

Extra

ROSES.

Beauties, long per do/,,

inedimn

sliort

Brides per 100,

Kaiseriii

Maids

Meteor

I'erles

GREENS.

\sparagiis. . : per string.

Ferns,

Adiantum, short supply. ..per 100,

Coniinon Fancv per lUOO,

Smilax per' doz, .SI.2!); per 100,

Ivy Leaves

Galax per UKI. l.'ic. per 1000,

Smilax, i W'ildi:

Parlor Brand ..per case.

Medium sized

Large sized "

Fresh stock always on hand.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per 100, .7.7 —

Nlignonette per tjuncn of 25, .50 —

C alias per doz., 1.50 —

Harrisii 1.50— 2. OO

Romans per 100, 2.00-3.00

Paper Wliite Narcissus " 3-(H) —

Valley " 2.00—4,00

Violets " .7.5—1.00

Tulips •• 3.00—5.00

Daffodils " 4.00—

Freesia (extra select, stiff stem, fin-
est in market.l 3.00—4,00

.Ml otiier seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Above prices are for good stcck. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

SI. 50-2. 00
3.00—

6.00—
3.00—
1.25-2.00
4.01")— .s, 00
4,(KI— .'^OO
4,IKI— K.OO
4,00-7,00
4,00—5.00

,00—
1.00—

1, so-
lo,00—

.50—
1,25—

3,7.5—
5,50—
8,00-

AMADVI I IC \'eitch's Hybrids, immense fiow-
HmHniLLIO ers, e.xfra large bulbs. Price,
^4 per 12; smaller bulbs, 52 per 12; $10 per 100.
Amaryllis Equestre, $4 per 100. ,'\. Formosis-
sinia, S > per 100,

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERIj;;''vrch'"^S!^

:*40 per 100

reniaiiniiff. Price

RAUI lAC " pri/us at the last Dahlia Sho\\
UnnLInO ist prize Dahlia (best novelty) Gil

how.

ist prize JJahiia (best novelty) Gilt

luige. M^ [XT 100. We liave all the latest novelties.

Best English sorts, $3.

GLOXINIAS

Pill DO l-"r Siininier Blooming. Large assort-

PAI I A^ -Spotted leaf. .S3 to S5 each; Black Cal-
UnLLMO las, S4; Yellow, S30 per 100; Golden,
$2 each; Purple fringed, S35 per 100.

PANNAQ -^^^ *''^ latest novelties at verv low
UHllllHO prices— 200 varieties grown. Italia,
St) per H)ii; Austria. S"^ per 100; Mrs. F. Rogers,
Sio per 100; Philadelphia, S15 per 100. Send for
list of novelties.

Japanese Morning Glory Seed. Direct importa-
t](.[i and American grown, >3 per 3)

A. eLANC& CO., Philadelphia, Pa.

In fine assortment, from 2^4 inch
pots. S3. 00 per too; S27.00 per 1,000.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Two Superb Carnations

These are a continuation of our fine '■*
varieties — equal to Triumph. Jubi-
lee, Flora Hill, for commercial
purposes — You want gC)od sized
flowers, freely produced. Send iV.r
descriptions.' $iO per 100, $75 per 1,000

PSYCHE A\D

PAINTED LADY

•pj f\D A T-TTT T «£ Nothing in sight to touch it for
"J-'V^IVXi. LllL^L^t^ commercial purposes:::::::::::::

$5 per 100, S40 per 1,000

E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Before
ordering
your
Dahlia
% stock, be
sure and
send
lor my
Catalogue

Novelties and standards of the best quality and
at the JoWLSt prices. Stock euaranteed true to
name. W. W. WILMORE.
ISu.x 38g. DENVER. COLO.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

t. TRADE ^4fe

%>') MARK

PALMS

AN O

FERNS

Geo. Wittbold, "oa n. Haisted st. Chicago

wj"'*

I HRYSANTHEMIMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.^

Henderson, Rlnntniort, Ivur>'. Bonnaffon, J. Jones,
Wanamaker, Perrin, Queen, etc.. all 5300 per i.oo; 50c
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, $1.00 per
doz,; ?5,oo per 100. Order now. Cash please.

CHAS. L.
67 Merrimac St.,

MARSHALL,

Lowell, Mass.

448

The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY 3, 1S9S.

UTICA, N. Y.

The old saying with reference to the
"early bird." etc., was exemplifiedwhen
1 happened at C. F. Baker's before he
had taken the jackets from off the red
fellows, or, in other words, had made
the morning's cut of that great carna-
tion Red Jacket, which with the blush-
ing Oneida bids fair this season to cause
commotion in the world of the Divine
flower. I noted in the first place the
disadvantages under which these are
being grown — houses built in shape of
an L and shaded considerably by sur-
rounding dwellings. The result is all
the more remarkable.

Red Jacket is a bold fellow, stands
erect upon a stout stem, not a bursted
calyx, which is as solid as the acoru of
the oak. The plants have not been dis-
budded, so that the stock is limited, yet
'lis easy to propagate: but as the
blooms have brought $1 per dozen right
along the reason for not cutting the
plants so closely is evident.

Oneida is a lovely shade of pink, that
intensifies under artificial light, highly
prolific, and produces a large flower.
The main stems had been taken for
purpose of propagating. Still from the
vigoroiK side shoots I measured many
blossoms that were over three inches
across. It is a great flower, particu-
larly for design or basket work. The
stock being sent out cannot fail to give
satisfaction — clean, with roots which
carry solid balls of soil.

In yellows, Bouton d'Or stands
pre-eminent. 'Tis a grand thing, and
Mr. Baker is fortunate in possessing
such excellent stock. It requires to
be grown cold. His only complaint is
that it is such a shy rooter.

In roses. Niphetos is indispensable
for design work. Bridesmaid is the
pink grown.

Some 300 pans of Coelogyne cristata,
with healthy, plump bulbs, which be-
speak a heavy crop of flowers, were
seen; Cypripedium insigne also. I also
noted a noble plant of the so seldom
seen Arondoletia speciosa. a hardy
greenhouse plant that produces a per-
petual show in clusters of flaming
orange-scarlet flowers. The wood is
hard and not easy to propagate, growth
somewhat slow, but makes a shapely
plant and a most profuse bloomer.

Charles F. Seltzer is much pleased
w'ith the results of his experiments
with Jadoo. Asparagus Sprengerii has
made tremendous growth, and other
stoclv is likewise thriving in it. His
violets are the envy of his neighbors,
who have lost the art and are con-
stantly around to see what secret there
is in being so successful. They are an-
nually thus. 'Tis the finest stock I
have seen this season, and now for the
first time fertilizer in the shape of
sheep manure liquid is being applied.
A fine lot of runners have been taken
off and potted up. W. M.

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Florists* Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE.

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

CHICAGO. ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONfl
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WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

mkm\

GRADE Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Write tor Prices on....

....Rose and Carnation Rooted Cuttings.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

■\Ve can till all ■■nlers on short notii^e with all lertdintr varittifs
of Koses and Uarnations. We are lieadiiuiirters lorHne AMERI-
CAN BEAUTIES. Give us a ti ial and .ouvince yourself.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., For the Garden and Greenhouse.

Sft' advertisement this paper Dec. -. p;i<re \

ALBERT J. BAUER. Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND GITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST. ST, LOUIS. MO.

Con 810110161115 Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL GO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FL0WER5.

All telegraph and telephonp orders
f-'iven prompt atlenlion.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FIITi: ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

FEBRUARY 3, 1S93.

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449

^ 66 WAsMs/iAVl., CfllCAGO.

Rooted Cuttings.

We are booking orders now for the following Rose
and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We
guarantee all Cuttings to be in first-class condition
in every respect, and will be delivered as you want th.em. Send in your orders now.

Roses.

Brides
Bridesmaids

Meteors

La France

$(.50

Per Hundred.

Garnations.

Per Hundred

Do not write for other kinds
for we do not grow them.

We shall have abundance of nice
plants later in the season.

Asparagus Plumosus,

50c
a string.

Triumph $3.00

Daybreak 1.50

Wm. Scott J.GO

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook J.50

Rose Queen 1.50

Per Thousand

$25.00

12.50

7.50

12.50
J 2.50

Smilax, lOc a string.

BASSETT & WASHBIRN,

Creenhouse and Residence,

HINSDALE, ILL-

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store . . ss Wabash Ave., Chicago,

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

450

The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY 3. 189S.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending January 29, 1898.

Am. Beautv, fancy, extra Iohk stem,

each 60c to 75c

Am. Beauty, extra, each 25c to 40c

Am. Beauty. No. 1, each 15c to 20c

Am. Beauty, culls and ordinary, per

100 3.00 to 5.00

Brides, 1st, per 100 4.00 to 8.00

Brides. 2d. per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Bridesmaids. 1st. per lon 5.00 to 8.00

Bridesmaids, LM. per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Meteors, 1st. per 100 6.00 to 10.00

Meteors. 2d. per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Testouts. 1st. per 100 6.00 to 10.00

Testouts. 2d, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Morgans, 1st. per 100 6.00 to 8.00

Morgans. 2d, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Cusins, 1st. per 100 R.OO to 8.00

Cusins, 2d, per 100 2.00 to 4.*i(i

Perles, per 100 2.00 to 4.fiO

Carnations, per IW 1.00 to 2.00

Carnations, fancv, per 100 3.00 to 6.00

Valley, per 100 L.'-iO to 2.00

Roman Hvacinths, per 100 75 to 1.50

Harrisii, per 100 S.oo to 10.00

Violets, per 100 40 to .75

Paper white Narcissus, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Cattleyas, per ]oo 25.00 to 40.00

Cvpripediums, per 100 S.OO to 10.00

Tulips, per 100 2.00 to 5.00

Von Slons. per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Rmilax. per 100 6.00 to 10.00

Asparagus, per 100 5n.(in

Purple Lilac 75c per bunch

White Lilac $1 to ?1.25 per bunch

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New York letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHIC.VGO
MARKET.

The past week has seen every wholesaler
daily straining every nerve in an effort to make
stock and orders meet.

Orders have been plentiful, generous in num-
ber and size, and at times out of all proportiijn
to stocks in sight.

The main call has been for white stuff— roses,
carnations, callas, Harrisii and fine stuff;
everything in white, in fact, has gone evL-n
before being received.

Good maids and Beauties have been also ac-
tively sought for and perhaps have fallen be-
low demand in greater degree than anything
else, as they have no substitutes.

The stuck now coming in. in most rases, is
good. Perles. perhaps, are the farthest from
the standard. Other varieties are improving
and much really fine stock is being recei\Hil
daily. Doubtless much stock has been shipr>e<l
lately that ordinarily would not be, but stocks
must not be judged by that.

With all the scarcity, according to daily re-
ports, prices have not advanced as far here as
at other comjieting points.

Should the present severe siege of zero,
windy weather continue, it will not fake long
for another advance, probably affecting bulb-
ous stufT as well.

Violets keep coming in good supply.

Tip top freesias are to be had.

White tulips and daffodils are good and plen-
tiful, though not at all overdone.

A good many calls for Carnot for special
occasions— with none to be had. Don't this
rose bloom in midwinter?

A good many orders placed, well distributed,
for next week. Business should be good.

OMAHA.

Business Quiet.
Business is somewhat quiet, with
stock good .Tutl plentiful and therefore
prices down. Dutch hyacinths are
coming in and sell well.

A Show Next Fall.

The Nebraska Florists' Societ.v held
its monthly meeting on January 13, at
which it was decided to hold a chrysan-
themum show this year, tliat of last
year being such a success. The florists
pledged themselves to do still better in
the way of growing new and rare varie-
ties. The society now has a bowling
team and have met with gratifying suc-
cess for beginners; some travel sixty
miles each week so as not to miss the
fun. A shooting team is now being
organized. J. J. H.

FIRST-CUSS

n

Flowers

IN MY VARItn AND
QIANIIIV.

Prompt attention to
Sliipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

^

e^olefiofiSt

^'^'PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid flowers.

MacDONALD tc MclVIANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

iAZTV^. C- S7VYITH

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

(Ubolesaic
socfJ,?^s florist

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DISTANCE 'PHONG 5008 A.

Our et'Ulral location enables us to hllout-of-
towQ orders at short notice.

COIVSIGNMtNTS SOLICITED

PROMPT AntNTION TO SHIPPING ORDERS.

51 Wabash Ave. .. CHICAGO.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

liiMwtH'n Hroadway and Sixth Avrnue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

GERANIUMS

THAT WILL PLEASE

YOU.

S. f\. Null, Beaute Poitevine,
ba Favorite. Heleranthe, -'j-in.

Pots, pi-r lOOCI, S2.i.00.
Cash witli crdcr plt-ase.

H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, 0.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

GAUX LEAVES 4nd

LELCOTHOE SPRAYS -ffiE*'"

Oi all whdl.'salr tii-ri^ts or write tlie intro-
ducer lor Irce ^:llllpit■s .tixl lnl()rinatJon.

HARUN P. KELSEY,
1150 Tremont Building, - BOSTON.MA SS>

FEBRUARY

1S9S.

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451

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower e-^tra
large, delifjhtfully frat'rant. livaliim Bridts-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous CTOwer. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
test arms in the country are Investing m it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'; incti pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Uril.rs luMikid n..«. il.ln.rN M.u. Ii ir.tli iv.ts.
Com-spoiidenci' solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

MAMMOTH

Verbena Seed.

Verbena Mammoth Seed in 100
colors up-to-date, Sl.OO.
Coleus, 2 1-2 in. pots, 10 best varie-
ties $1 per 100.

Send for -irice list of Carnations, Ger-
aniums, Feverfews, Salvias, Coleus,
Cannas and Gynra or Velvet Plant.

The Morris Floral Co.,

MORRIS. lUL.

ALM

\ List of Alt Varieties upon Application.

|J, L.SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York
ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED!

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

-■7 -0 piT i.ctiDo: ;.noo lots, > lO.oo

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, NewYork.

Nru ^^lrk 1 Itfic.-, jco Filth .\\rniu-

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS..

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get niy price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. [. WASHINGTON, D. C.

5,000 Smilax l;;;:ii1^ruiK

iniul. .'illc per
f^WXJ UIIIIIUA HM). ^t per l.litKI; from 2-incli
pill- ;l r.iip.r liiujiSpiT i.fRK): from 3-inch pots. $;i
pir liKi S. Ti.i lor -aiiiples. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J.

Vaoghan, McKellar & Winter-
son, Chicago, acknowledge no su-
periors in the packing of cut flowers
for shipment.

.DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS..

tunia Seed, nur own saving.

TliL^se plants must not be
ronipared in price with <
rooted cuttings or plants
just potted otf. Tlie set is
composed of the tinest col-
ors, especiallv suited for
the retail tnide. SIM per
doz..SS.00per 1()0. The set
of fifteen varieties for S1.25.

per r>00 seeds; ^!.^lO per hW) seeds.

HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, pa.

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j-jEADQUARTERS FOR

? Vick's Branching Aster Sweet Peas

New Daybreak Aster Dahlias Begonias
Gloxinias Flower and Vegetable Seeds
VICK'S GARDEN and FLORAL GUIDE for 1S9S

the pioneer Seed Catalogue of America, is a pertect beauty, the liest one we have
issued in the forty-nnie years of our business. We can honestly say that
It leads them all. those interested in the trade would do well to send
lor a copy of both wholesale and retail at once.

JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address

NEW CARNATIONS ) New York, Mrs. James Dean, John Young.

FOR 1898: ) white Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold NuggeL

A complete set, white, dark and light pink, scarlet and yellou. A lot of gooJ commercial
varieties *2.00 per .lo/.en; IJIO.OO per 100; IS.o.OJ per lOOO.

NEW C4NNAS, Prest. McKinley and Defender. - - • 60c. each; $3.00 doz.; S40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRVSANIHEMUMS, F. H. Spaulding, - - - . - 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings. $12-50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAQE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.

.Azaleas Spiraea Japonica Compacta

liiliuni Speriosum Bhododendrons

Bleeding- Heart Pseonies in Var.

Hydrangeas in sorts Pot Grown I>ilacs

H. P. Roses in the best sons Clematis, Etc.

...SEND FOB PRICES...

1123 Summit Ave.,

Jersey City, N. J.

P. OUWERKERK,

Seedlings - Cions EVERGREENS

...n. .- ArMf-.rn ntA„„T„ ri,„..«, ' Specimens lor Pols and Winter Decorations.

APPLE IRAFTS ^ 2L^K'^'/ ^^"''^ \ Sen/torDe.scriptu-e catalogue and Trade Ust

Pear and Plum ^

Low Prices. Send list of wants to

D. S. LAKE, - - Shenandoah, Iowa.

SAMUEL C. MOON.

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO.. - PA.

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The Weekly Florists* Review.

FEBRUARY 3, 1S9S.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Henry W. Gibbons. New York, tem-
pering apparatus: Aug. Rollver & Sons.
New York, trade list of select flower
seeds, bulbs, plants, insecticides, etc.;
Benj. Hammond. Fisbkill, N, Y,, slug
shot; W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago,
seeds, florists' sundries; J. H. H. Boyd,
Cagle, Tenn., tree seeds; Geo. H. Mel-
len, Springfield. O., seeds, plants and
bulbs; Frank Banning, Kinsman, O.,
Kinsman Queen muskmelon; E. C.
Newbury, Mitchell, S. D.. cut flowers,
decorative plants, etc.; L. T. Seaver,
N. Somerville. Mass., new double ruf-
fle pansy; Walker Fertilizer Co., Clif-
ton Springs, N. Y., Excelsior brand fer-
tilizer; Weeber & Don, New York,
seeds, bulbs, tools and requisites; R. &
.1. Farquhar Co., seeds, plants, bulbs,
etc.; Morrisville Nurseries. Morrisville,
Pa., ornamental trees, plants, shrubs
and vines, fruit trees, etc.; Royal Palm
Nurseries (Reasoner Bros.). Oneco,
Fla.. tropical and semi-tropical fruit
trees, also nursery stock; McCrea &
Cole, Battle Creek. Mich., wholesale
price list of perennial plants, roses,
bulbs, palms, ferns, etc.; Irvington
Nursery, Irvington, Ind.. nursery
stock; A. & G. Rosbach. Pemberton.
N. J., plants and rooted cuttings; Chas.
E. Prouty. St. Louis, Mo., farm seeds;
Langhans & Co., Allegheny. Pa., hand-
some floral calendar; Samuel Feast &
Sons, Baltimore, Md.. very pretty cal-
endar; Texas Seed and Floral Co.. Dal-
las, Tex., seeds and plants especially
adapted to the south; Banning & Ha-
genburger. nursery stock, hardy per-
ennial plants, hanging baskets, etc.;
Mrs. Maud M. Briggs. El Paso. Tex.,
cacti.

CARNATION SANDUSKY.

We have received from Messrs. E.
Hall & Son. Clyde. O., a box of blooms
of this new carnation. It should cer-
tainly flnd a place among the fancy
sorts. It has a white ground heavily
striped with carmine, the flower of good
size, with perfect calyx and borne on
good stem.

...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years.

OIV|P||-»A P"r<? pink, no trace <i( purple,
■'^'■^'^ rust prouf. perfectly healthy,
pood groyyer. continuous producer, hlooms of

largt-st ^\/c.

RF n I A r^ K FT bright red. of largest
t-L' JMOrVC. I si7e.healthy.no rust,
continuniis producer, long stiff stems, never Inirst-
ing caly.x.

$10.00 Per Hundred.

OrdL-rs buoktic! now tc be sliipped in r'>l.ilii.ii as fast as
rooted.

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

I

t

I New Light

Colored

SIMMO^S'

CARNATION

Mrs. 8. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence th;m we did Portia. Silver Spray.
Tidal Wave. Daybreak, Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will heuonie £s i^rt-at
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calyx iind exira strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful soft shell pink becoming niniost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in rotation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price, .^10 00 per 100: $75,00 per 1000.

Afkrfiniflimc ^"^ Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine. J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier.
VCI aillUlli9» iii^-jn. pot plants. ¥n.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings. $3.00 per 100; $25.00
per liioii Our superb stock of all the finest .sorts. 2,^i-in. pot plants, named. $25.00; unnamed,
n'o.OK per 1000. Rooted cuttings. $12..o0 per 1000.

riir-hci^^ic A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early
I UCI 19109* bloomers, $3.00 per 100.

All Rooted Tuttinqs Cash with Order.

Oitr Prke List describes manv other fine plants. Send for it.

i W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio. }

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor.

Undoiibtcdlv th..' lu-t I'luk earuatmii ui miu-
merce and ctTtHiiil\ (lit- luo^t pr<ilitic lilixuucr.
pi-rfcctlv healthy and ol vignrous growth.

Kocted cuttings now rcad\ . ?4.(K» pt^r 11H>: ■^:i.i.00
per unto. Come and st-c this Carnntmn t;ri-\viiig

Ciirysantiiemum Pennsylvania.

The huest xelliiw l^r i ut hlomu- nr eyliiliitloil
purposes eyer produced. I'hints ready Nfarch Ki.
1 <«l per d.-i.' : ^:',ri (Kl per lull: vi')ll.(ll> per \n»).

HUGH GRAHAM

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY !

A Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. J5th,
$10per 100,$75per 1000. Send for descriptive list of
Firefly and fifteen other novelties of J898, as well as
■iff^tfntniiftii/itititiiittttiiitttittiiiiiiiifttn fifteen varieties of '97; also older standard varieties.

Geo. Hancock &, Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

SMILAXi

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

FINE STRINGS

21-2CENTS

Carnations

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Root! d CLitt'n{-'s nf both standard
varieties and novulties at pupulur
prices 11

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

FEBRUARY

1S9S.

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453

ROOTED CLTTINGS.

ROSES.

Bridesmaid SI 50 per 100.

Brides , $12.50 per 1000.

Perles ! Cuttings.

Ija France I Fln^ rost' phmt'^ from

Meteors 1 2'^ inch pots ready

Kaiserin J February l.ith.

CTtRNHTIONS.

William Scott
Nancy Hanks .

Tidal Wave ' SI 00 per 100.

Portia I $7.50 per 1000.

I*izzie McGowan

Kohinoor

Emma Wocher.. -j

Goldfinch ' SI 50 per 100.

£iz.ie Galbert : j S^^-^O P" ^°°0.

Harrison's White I

Bridesmaid I

Nivea ( S3 .OO per lOO .

Jubilee i $25.00 per lOOO.

Nnoi der lt>r lfs<. th;iii Hi" ■■i ..-nr \ ,im.-[\ ai.f<-im.Ml,

REINBERG BROS..
5! Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO

rOR TUB TRADE OINUY

TRADE

MARK

We import all kinds of Japanese Bulbs
Plants and Seed, and have our own Nurse-
ries and Farms in Japan. We expect large
shipments of Lilium Auratum, L. spec,
album, rubrum, Melpomene, Cycas stems
and Maples. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

N,..

15 iStdailw,

Nil, 3 Xakanuira,
\'(tknliania. Japan.

#"

I

Seed Stores and.
I Flower Stores I

3 Can profitably handle our t

5 Packages of Plant Food. «

3 Attractive, take little J* ^* ^

S shelf room. Valuable •.'* 5j

5 booklet free. Good profits. ^

I The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. |

S Clifton Springs, N. Y. ^

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

sPHc.THs: ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

New

Carnations-

AVHITI-: CLOUD.— Wliite.

GOLD NUGGKT.— Yt-llow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. J.\MES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pinlv.

JOHN'YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1,000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Arsyle (Stollery). Jack Frost
(Swavne). Empress (Swayne). Evelina
(Witterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock).
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs, S, A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE,— Yellow.

3oc each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each, $5.00 per doz., $35,00 ptr 100.

MERRY' CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per ICO.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 189S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYETTE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLINDU

DAYBREAK
SCOTT

Is a niucli more substantial liiiwt-r than !);i\liri-ak, ii'lt»r a shade (>r two darkiT. and entirely rust pnmf.
Can lie si-en at \'auslian,McKe]lar <S; Winti-rson's. Chicaiin. ever\ \\'ednesda\ and Saturday.

PRICE SI. 50 per 12, SIO per 100, $75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &, LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

VOL CAN HAVE PUNTS RIGHT AWAY GF TJIE

NEW PINK...
...CARNATION

Mrs. Frances Joost

Price, $2 per doz.; $10 per 100;
$75 per 1000. Cash with Order.

::::C. BESOLD, loncTisund,

N. Y.

Coieus

ROOTED CIJTTI^GS.

VERSCHAFFELTII and GOLDEN BEDDER. The finest and cleanest stock
lu IIr- r. S. Write for prict-s :md Price List No. i.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOISES, Oyster Bay, N. Y.

J. C. KAKK. SupiTinteiiLicnt. W.m. L. Swan, Proprietor

Correspon-ience solicited-

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort V\'a>ne. Ind.

BEGONIAS. ^

Kicinifulia, 2"; inch $3.(HI

.Alba Picta. 21.4 inch 2.(«

M. de Lesseps. i inch 8.00

.Argentea Guttata. 4 inch .i.UO

.\rgentea Guttata. 2^ inch 2.00

Rex (in variety I, 3 and -t inch B.OO

Standard Varieties, 2',4 inch 2.09

Stock sure to please. Casti with order,
GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE .* DESIGNS

and Dealers in

m«mm» FLORISTS' .* SUPPLIES

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., il.ih per bbl.

Sphagnum Moss ^i^^Sl^giiS^r

Peat *''~" P'^'" '''''®' 'i"^'''y -■^ ^'°- '•

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN.

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY

1S9S.

HOLYOKE, MASS.

Mr. E. Howland grows quite a num-
ber of Wootoon and Sunsets, which are
found profitable, and well grown Perle,
Brides and Bridesmaids are grown in
less quantity, also Beauty. Luxonne is
the best single violet. A capital batch
of cinerarias and primulus vanished
nice smoke at Christmas. Spring stock
is promising. Carnations were in heavy
crop during December, just when need-
ed most. His foreman, Harry Sinclair,
at the request of the Horticultural So-
ciety, read his maiden paper on chrys-
anthemums, on which subject he is an
enthusiast. It was so well received that
he has the pleasure of reading an-
other at the meeting of the Hampden
County Horticultural Society, Spring-
field, February 4. That's right. Let
the latent talent shjne. It will help
the good cause along.

E. D. Shaw, w-hile reporting a good
holiday trade, considers business not
what it should be at this time. Hosts
of others echo this, and report Decem-
ber and October as both being excep-
tionally dull months. Christmas com-
pensates for a deal, but business has
been very spasmodic during the past
year, and the published reports S3
carefully prepared by a contemporary
should be read with interest by those
who are of the opinion things are not
or have not been what they consider
they should be.

H. W. Field, of Northampton, is do-
ing a good college trade. This is an-
anually increasing and more critical.
None but the best stock will sell. Evi-
ilentlj- Mr. Canning is doing excellent
work among the students in educating
their tastes for that which is lovely in
Queen Flora, and what is there asso-
ciated with her that is not? W. M.

AZALEA INDICA.

Fine, well-budded plants. aU the best varieties,

and will maUe tine plants for Easter Bluuming.

10 to Vi inch Crowns, if.^i .=i(i per dozen.

13 •• 15 '■ ■■ 5.50

Cinerarias, ,5-in. bud and bloom, 11.25 per dozen.

Double Golden Dwarf Marcruerite Cuttings,

bv mail. $l..50 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists. City and Green Sts.. Utica. N. Y.

Too
Pretty
to
Sell!

GERANIUM

..MARS..

2-inch pots. 51.00 per do?.
Cash witli ordiT

Henry eichholz,

Waynesboro, Pa.

ALTERNANTHERAS, Ked and yellow stock

plants. 4c.
PRIMROSES, K.d and white, fresh stock. 3-inch,

3c -

McCREA & COLE. Battle Creek. Mich.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cot flower establishment in
Chicago.

...IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

riorists' ^upplie^

CYCAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES.

WHEAT SHEAVES, our specialty. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS,

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entirely new.

Prices on Application... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

SPECIAL OFFER

Sweet Pea Cupid W.'2h

All choice other .Sorts.
]>i livery ineluded.

I.B.

*l.-i5
.50

JAPAN IMPERIAL
MORNING GLORY SEED.

Choice single *0.35 J3.00

Choice semi-double and single 50 3.00

Kxtra rare semi -double and double U)0seeds..50c.
.\sters. Cosmos. Mignoueite, St oelvs, Verbena, etc

PALM SEEDS. loo looo

Kentia Porst and Belm $0.75 $6.00

1 ocos Wedelliana 90 TOq

Musa Ensete 1.00 8..50

Asp. Plumo.sus Nanus 1.20 10.00

Pandanus utilis 1.50 12.00

Net. Deliyery included.
All sorts Phoenix and Brahea Seeds IVesh.

BULBS

Excelsior Pearl Tube Koses. Best lOo 1000

in market. *1.00 $1000

Delivery included. 11X1 7.,50

Aurats, 9x11 $).IX1 $35.00

Rubrum. Kx9 3.50 30.00

Rubrum. iixll .5.00 45.00

.\lhum.8x9 ,5.00 4500

Album. 9x11 fi.OO 50.00

Longiflorum. 5x7 2.00 15.00

Lily of Valley Berlin 1000. $10.00 or
ease 2,500, $23,00. Time to look out for

CYCAS REVOLUTA

for Spring delivery. We have supplied these to
growers for fifteen years. \i rite for prices.
I'AL.M LK.WKS and other material for
decorations. Send for Price Lists.
(KSTABLISHEi:> 1M7H.)

H. H. BERCER <& CO.,

220 Broadway, N. Y.

The WM. H. MOON CO. Lily of the valley

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring 1898. an immense slock of
DECIDtOllS TREES. EVERGREENS,
ELOWERING SHRIBS and VINES

In great variety, of all sizes. We note especially

12,000 Dahlias, whole roots.
10,011(1 Ampelopsis Veitchii.
10,000 Clematis Paniculata.
20,000 Wichuriana, Crimson Rambler and
Prairie Boses-
500 Actinidia Polygfama, new climber.
5.0011 English Ivy, loni.' tops.
25,000 Honeysuckles, JIatrimony Vines,

Wistarias, etc.
100,000 California Privet, 1 and 2 years.

Trade List on application. Correspnndfnc." solicited.

Q'PP.ri^l-AWN GRASS

Finest Qunlity Ever OfTered (Retails (•' 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

BECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

'Tir^'er' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES,

Mention the Florists* Review when writing
advertisers.

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

Hooted Cuttings of Carnation, McGowaii, Silver
Spray, Win. Scott. Tidal Wave and Albertini
Rose Queen. 5i per loo; ?S per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best beddnig varieties, Si. 30 per 100;
Si^ per 1,000.

Fuchias. Heliotrope, Ageratum Dwarf. Salvia
Splendeus and Odorata. Feverlew. \'erbena,
Sweet Alyssum, Giant and Tom Thumb. Cobea
Scandens, See per 100; SS per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. 50 per
100; ^^I2.5o per i.ooo.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasminoides. Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn. Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

X'iolets, Marie Louise Runners. 80c per 100; S7
per I.ooo. Same plants out of 2-incli pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major 4^-inch strong plants, 5io
per TOO: s8o per 1,000.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.
M.ithiii X Chicago.

October
Struck

Geraniums.

2H m. in best named varieties: in flats in best
named varieties; rooted cuttings of Geraniums.
Heliotrope, Salvia, Petunia. Coleus, etc., grown
only on contract. Write for prices.

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 North Tod Avenue, - Warren, Ohio.

If it's to be had in Chicago you
can get it from Vaughan, McKel-
lar & Winterson.

FEBRUARY

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

455

^

Do you want

CLLi^j^^oMayoCTHA fine rut flowers

~'3I

L-r-W H.ELLIS)

CC. POLtWORTfl

;/

^ — ^^- For your trade? Tr y us.

TRY LS! TRY LS! TRY LS! ^""^ violets especially are those that won prizes and win

customers.

Florists' Supplies. Send to us— our line is complete. Palms and Ferns~We grow them and guarantee safe arriv-

Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. al by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

EVELINA

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. =5* ^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

Send for Illustrated and Descriptive Price List of Evelina
and Other Novelties.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

experiences with

I

u..

Carnations ^

Jtjt READY NOW

Send me your address on a
postal and receive them reg-
ularly during the season

ALBERT M. HERR,

LANCASTER, PA.

J

NEW
CARNA

;.o« "EMPRESS"

The largest bnglit-ricli Crimson vet
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

FERNS

Strong 2-inch pot plants, suitable for
Ferneries, ready to shift. Onychiunt
Japonicum and Pteris Cretica Cristata

in variety. Pirst-elass stock, $4.00 per
100.

J- A. PETERSON,

105 E. 4th St., - CINCINNATI, O.

..ROOTED CiniNGS..

Agfrattiiu Monstrosrt. A dwarf variety
with blue flowers of enormous size. The
greatest improvf-ment of the age In this popu-
lar flower. 40c. per doz. by mail, ?1. 50 per 100
by express. Petunias, double, $1.'3.t per 100.
Petunias, double, ^^i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100.
WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

r '^- ^^- -^^ -^^ '^' "^^ -^^ "^' '^^ "^^ '^' '^' "

{ Anybody fl^nizkCAA

i can grow \/\_/ I I V^^\^Vy

i
\
i

NEW

COMMERCIAL

WHITE.

ORIGINRXORS:

HARMON & BIRR, Darien, N. Y.

Carnation ;

For priies, circulars, rtc, address

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, BUFFALO. t

No more orders
taken in quantity

l-( iK

^^Elizabeth Skinner^^
Carnation .^ ^ ^

But in order to give every florist in the United
States a cliance to test its merits will send twelve
finely rooted cuttings for $1.00.

GEORGE SMITH,

Manchester, Vermont.

KL»OINEllKE' ° 'at Your Door.

GERANIUMS grown in soil in Hats, ^ead^' to
sliilt into :i-iii. pots, 115.00 per I.OtlO. S. .A. Nutt.
Beaute Foitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Van Dale and
Robt. Brett; the same in ili-in. pots. $20.00 per
l.tKX). Standard sorts, such as Double Grant.
Bruantii.La Favette, La Favorite. Le Pilot. Glorie
de France, Hoff" Beach, Wonder, Mrs. J. M. Gaar,
Jules Ferry, Centaureau, and others. $12.00 per
1,000: in i'A in. pots, $18.00 per lOCKl. Mountain of
Snow, in 2J^-in, pots, $2.50 per 100. Mme. Salle-
roi, in flats. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

.\geratuni. blue and white. 7.5c per 100, $li.00 per
liKKI. Fuchsias, the standard sorts. $1.5(j per 100,
$12 (Kl per 1000. F'everfew Little Gem, $1.00 per
llKI, $11.00 per 1000. Selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash to accompiuiy all orders.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady.'N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

Correspondence
Solicited^

SUMMIT,

N. J.

Rooted^ 'ji 'Ji ^^^
Carnation Cuttings ^

Li/zie McGowan. $l.."ill per loll; 1 ),i\ l.reak, $2.00
per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.. 50 per 100; .\lbertini. $l-.50
per 100; .\laska, $1.00 per 100; Bridesmaid. $2.00
per 100: Rose Queen. 1.50 per 1011. ,

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Terre Haute, Ind.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

Wliulesale grower of C;t

latiuns and Suuill Ferus.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

Xew— Mayor Pingree.Virtor ami P^Iora Hill, per 100,
$:■">. iMi, per iniid, $40,n(i; Julillt-e and Kimna AVucker, per
1(H), $3,111). per IfJDi), $'2ri.iHi; Meteor and TldMl Wave, per
KK), $2.U(). per iniH), Ji.'i.iH): Scott. Daybreak. Alberttnl,
Alaska and Puritan, per KM). $1.50, per HXm), $12.ih».

All well rooted. SatisfaL-tlon guaranteed cr money
refunded.

456

The Weekly Florists' Review*

FEBRUARY 3, 189S.

BUFFALO, N. Y.

A Visit to the Botanic Garden.

"There's many a slip 'twixt tlie cup
and the )ip," and the fortunate (?)
bidder for tlie new range of glass is
not yet assured, as tlie bids have been
thrown out and re-advertised for, to
be in by February 10. Prof. Cowell is
a disappointed m.-m, and the safe re-
( eipt of a case of Catteya labiata over
which that worthy was poring upon
my arrival will not assuage his cha-
grin. Some appreciative friend down
in British Guiana was the sender. Mr.
Cowell has already a large number of
orchids. Among those in flower are
Cattleya laljiata alba, Percivalliana,
Oncidium bicallosum and Cavendishi-
anuni. Oncidium ungriculatum has
been ccrstantly flowering since Au-
gust. The ilower is orange and brown,
richly marked, borne on a large spike,
blooms all winter. Laelia albida was
seen in quantity. The fragrance of
this variety is very sweet.

The display of cyclamens is a gor-
geous one. Some specimens have car-
ried 100 open blossoms by actual count
at one time. As there are thirteen
sources of supply represented, and al-
most all equal, but little preference can
be given to any one source. 1 noted a
line batcli of Primula obconica grandi-
flora, many blooms measuring Hi-
inches across, which would be consid-
eied good in a Chinese primrose not so
long ago. I might mention right here
that William Scott has a strain unsur-
passed. Some specimens now in bloom
are a grand sight.

Mr. Cowell has quite a batch of rho-
dodendrons and Azalea mollis, seed-
lings just showing up. He has a pretty
lot of Marie Louise violets in pots just
crowded with bloom, doing even bet-
ter than when usually planted out.

Fine Stock at Cortu and Lancaster.

In last week's Review mention was
made of visits to Corfu and Lancaster,
the out-of-town houses of Messrs. Scott
and Palmer, and the splendid stocks
each was producing. I can indorse
that report. In fact, this season is wit-
nessing some of the finest stock yet
produced and shipped into the Bison
city, not omitting the grand roses be-
ing shipped right along to W. F. Kast-
ing by George Fancourt, of Wilkes-
barre, Pa.

Mr. E. Salyer now 'With I. G. Marvin.

Writing of Wilkesbarre reminds me
that Edward Salyer, formerly with
Messrs. Smith & Son, of Adrian, and
recently with Grove P. Rawson. at
Elmira, N. Y., is now with I. G. Mar-
vin, so we may look for as great re-
sults as were accomplished by Mr.
Salyer when with the preceding gen-
tlemen. W. M.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

THE MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO. ^^^

Offer Greenhouse and Bedding Plants.

Atternanthera -■'> Best \'arii.-ti

Pl.Uit.'-. .'i-iii. i>i't^

;i pi;nUs in a pot, "J-iu. puts

Asparagus Plumosus. :i-in. pots

t-in. pots

Chrysanthemums— Ciolden Wedding. H.

Rieiii.in. Ivur> .H. Sunderbruch. Major

Bonii.iltcii. i he (Jueen, \'iviad-Morel

and ni:in> others, strong. 2J^-in. pots.

Citrus Otaherte— Dwarf Orange, 2-in,pots

4-in,pots

5-in,pots

fi-in.pots

Cyperus Alternifolius— Umbrella Plant.

■J-in, pots

;i-in. pots

4-in. pots

ti-in. pots

7-in. pots

Ferns— In .Xssortnient, 2-in. pots

;i-in, pots

4-in. pots

Sword Ferns N'eplirolepis E.xaltata,

tiW-in. pots

:{ -in, pots —

1 -in, pots

."> -in, pots

Sword Ferns — Cordata Conipacta.2f^-in.

P"ts

:'>-in, pots

l-in pols

Sword Ferns— Xeptirolepis Bostoniens

Per
Stock doz.

S0.60

40

2.00
3.00

.50

.50

2.00

.1,00

4.00

.40

l.M
3,00
4,fKI

,no

1,25
2,tlO

1,25
2.00
;i,IX)

Per

100

S3,(I0

3,00

15.00

25.00

3.50
4.00

3.00
(1,00

5,(X)
lO.(K)
15.00

6.00
10.00
15,011

1,25
2,(M
3,00

I-

ti p

its 2.(KI 15, (Kl

Geraniums — ,\ \erv clioice assortment

ol 411 v.irieties, 2-in, pots ,50 :i.,5ll

3-in, pt)ts tio 5iH)

t4-ni.pnts 1,(KI rOO

Hydrangea Otaksa— 5 and G-ni, pots ,
Roses — ,\ nice assortment of Teas.

Send list of wants for prices. 2.

and 4-in. pots.
Selaglnella Emileana— 2^-2-in. pots ..

3-in. pots

Per

doz.

..S3.00

.50
1.00

HARDY SHRUBS.

Hydrangea Paniculata — l.xtra !h

Hibiscus Moscheutos- Herbaceous. 2-yr.

Magnolia Glauca -E-xtra

Calycanthus Florida— 2->r., e.xtra
Clematis Paniculata— 2-vr.. e.xtra

2,00
1,00
«,00
2,00
1,00

Per

loo"

S4,00
S.OO

15,00
7 ,00

Yucca Filamentosa 1.00

BULBS AND ROOTS.

Amaryllis Formossissima 75

2nd size 50

3rd size 25

Cannas — Dry Koots-Chas. Henderson,
Florence \'aughan. Madam Crozy,
Paul Marquant, Paul Bruant. Metal-
lica. Queen Cliarlotte, .Austria, Italia,

Pres't Carnnt: strong roots 50

Dahlias -.\ssorted— strong roots 1.25

Ismene Calathina— Fine strong roots . 1.00

Madeira Vine— Roots 25

Paeonias - Fine assortment 2.00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

i 1- AN 1' \l M I

4-incli pots 3.IKI

5-incll pots 5.00

5-inch pots, stronger 0,00

0,00
4,110
2,00

4,00
10,00
S.OO
2.00
15.00

25.00
40,00

Send Orders to St. Louis Cut Flower Co., 1620 Olive .St., St. Louis, Mo.

t WE HAVE 50,000
« STRONG, HEALTHY..

Rooted Cuttings

i Fine Carnations Pay*

j Poor Ones Don't.

stock,

an't know fine [>
from clieap, pour jf

J Notice the report of tlie

< meeting of the Indiana

< Florists, Jan. 20, and see
5 who got most tlie awards.

^ futting^s from our "Prize
4 Winners" will grow you

* the same kind ()f stock.

Alaska ....

Scott

McGowan.
.Alhertini ..

Kellar . . .

$2.00

1 per 100
j $15.00

1 per 1000

Triumph. .
Daybreak,
Juhilee ,
.\rina/ind\'

/$3.00

\" per ino

$4 per KXJ

McBurney . . . ~1 l>

Flora Hill ... 1 $5.00 »

M ayor Pin- (' per 100 »

gree J f

South Park Floral Co., New Castic, ind.

.»^

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTI VATIC

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted

l>o Rust or [*1ildew.

Packed Li^ht and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCULAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Rooted Cuttings of
the 4 best varieties
ready Feb. l:>.

ALTERNANTHERAS

fiitf^MIIIMIC Fa'Ul Brnaut, in bud and
UCrtiniUin^ bluum. 2-ln., ■HM- 2H-in.,
if-,',S» per 11.0.

KA/«AMi9« in varieties, ain., $2,00; ai/.-in.,
DvyVnid) *:;„-iO: :!'. andlln,, $3,50 per 100.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, 0.

•o*:*:*:*"*:*:*"*"*"*"*"*:*.* • •".•■"•."•■:•":♦".•■'•■:•■■ •^

« WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST •:

88 %

fi SEND TO— ••

I Bassett & Washbirn, :•

l^ootcd Cuttings.

Aniericau Beauties. Brides, Maids. \'ic Raisirin.
Perles, Belle Siebreclit, Meteors. Same in 2-in.
pots ready Feb. 15th to 20th.

---'" GEO.A.KUHL™

and get prices.

ILL.

Carnation Cullinj;s read\ Feb. 1

8*

(*aCHlCAGOii*i

Sphagnum IVIoss

A very select quality, 7f>c per bale, !•
t)ale.-> $ti.i.N) Grown and packed by

M.I. LYONS, - Babcock,Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

FEBRLAliY

The Weekly Florists' Review.

457

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QP ^j^P'g "special OFFER'^^F I

.<.<Seasonable BILBS and TIBERS i

TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS. X..w is tin- tinu- to plant l,.r tarlv fi

Hi)\vi-riiig. Our strain this siMsoii is rvcii sii]irtior to that supplied hv lis in tlie past, m

iKivmi* sfciir.-d rnnircl of the Ktnrk ..( !«,. ,,l tin' most successful European growers. S

same havins \<rrn p<T-o!iall\ in-pe.t.d In n^ uhil.' in tlouer. B

SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. |

Separate colors— Crimson, Scarlet. White. Rose, Vellnw and Orange. ~

sue. per do/en. $3.1X1 per lOfl. $i:<m per KHIII. S

Choicest Siiijle \ arieties in Mixture - lOc per di. .n ;_' ."ill per Un. JJUilll ]Hr liiilU. m

DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONL\S. |

Separate colors— Scarlet. Rose. White and Yellow. B

,^ ,, ,,. , , $1 2.1 per dozen. Sin.m per 100. $,IU,(H) per 1000, M

Choicest Double Mixed— *1. (Ml jier dii/en, Smki per liHI. >7(1.00 per 100(1. B

GLOXINIAS. I

.\ Superb Strain m Choicest Mixture— Trie, per dozen. $"i.(IO per Imi. fllilKI per 1000. B

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS. I

Cluuce Named \'arieties. il

irts—JJ (III per dii/rii. Jl.".. 110 p,.r pill, g

Choice .Mixed Xarieties-si.ijii prr dn/en. $5.00 per KKl. M

m TUBEROUS
= BEGONIAS

DAHLIAS

^ A fine assortment of 'Ja Double Cactus, 12
a Double Show and Fanc\ . 20 Pompone strong
W field grown roots. $1.00 per do/.. $x.00 per 100.

MONTBRETIAS.

(Ine of the most desirable of our summer and
fall flowering bulbs, comparatively but little
known, but certain to become popular. .Six choice
named sorts, 3Jc. per do/.; 5-..''0 per loO.

TIGRIDIAS.

i Fine Sorts. 3(Jc. per do/.; $2.00 per 100.

TUBEROSES. 1

True Dwarf Double Pearl, selected 4 to li-incli i

bulbs. ,s.">c. per loO, i'l.M jur lOOO. ~

JAPANESE LILIES. I

Send for List of Sorts and Prices. S

j Henry A. Dreer, 714 chestnut St, PhiladelphiaTPa. I

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Areca Lutcsccns, Cocos Wcddcliana,
Kcntias Bclmorcana and Forstcriana
and Latania Borbonica.

P A I ly C I I -^High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds

• •■--^i-lTfiO*. t S Aster ?."!',^,"»!.!!^.,^^'!^'",3,e,r *'''''• Allon'c nofionnn Min-nnr

"■%-

F.rpri.

tl;l. Jan. 27tli.

JOSEPH HEACOCK

Wyncote, Phila.. Pa.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

Xew (iiant Fancy Cosmos, si.\ splendid varieties,
separate, $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed.
fi5c oz.: Calliopsis ■■California Sunbeams." $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per lOCK) seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium. $2.oU oz.; Iponiiea.
■"Heavenly Blue." $1 oz.. $12 lb.; Laurustinus
granditiora. $1 oz.; Zinnias. "New Curled and
Crested." r)Oc oz..$5lb.; Nasturtium GoodVentur
Mixture, (iOc lb.. 15 lbs. $S; Seafortliia elegans
(Palm I. 40c per 100 seeds. $i per lOOO seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, Plant'^, Bulb<^ and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea.. Cal.

TOBAGGO STEMS

Fresh and StronS.

Bales, 300 to 'Mi lbs., 70c per 10(5 pounds.
Sole agent for Syracuse Standard Flower Pots.
Fibre Cut Flower \'ases and Rubber Hose.

U. C. RYERSON. ''^:X%:,.

-£ Acft^r Queen of the Spring, pure white.

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Allen's Defiance Mignonette,

23c per pkt. SI.OO per oz.
SEND FOR GENERAL TRADE CATAEOGIE.

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at $S.0O per 100; 5-in. pots at $15.00 per 100.

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Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THE COW MANURE POT is the best in the world for
young plants. For bedding it is absolutely the
best thing ever invented. The cow manure forces
the plant and is healthier. In the clav pots the
roots are disturbed in putting them out; but in
this pot you do not have to disturb the roots.
\ou squeeze the bottom of the pot and set it in
the bed. It never stops the growth of the plant.
It holds the moisture better, especially if you
have a dry summer. You can make froni 2(X)0 to
3000 pots a day. Every gardener should liave one
of these machines for potting. Directions sent
with machines. Price $5.00. .\ddress

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo

Co 459

Amling, B. C 450

Armstrong. Luther 444

Baker, W. J 450

Baker. C. F 452

Baldwin. A. J.. 452-456
Barnard, W. W. &

Co 444

Bassett & Wash-
burn 440

Bayersdorfer. H.

& Co 458

Berger, H. H. &

Co 454

Besold, C 453

Blanc. A. & Co.... 447
Bobbink, L. C. .. 457

Boerner. Fred 451

Burpee, W. Atlee

& Co 458

California Seed,

Plant and Bulb

Co 457

Carlton. H. R. ... 450
Chocolate Cooler

Co 446

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 444

Cottage Gardens.. 451

Darling. C. T 447

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfg. Co 458

Dillon. J. L 456

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 453

Doyle. \V. E 4.57

Dreer, H. A. 445-451-457

Elcholz, H 454

Elliott. W. H. ... 445
Ellis & Pollworth. 455

Eltholtz. H 457

Ernest. W. H 451

Esler. J. G.. Sec... 460
Felthousen. J. B... 455
Gaskill. Geo. W... 454

Graham, H 452

Hagenburger. Carl 445
Hancock, Geo. &

Son 452

Heacock. Jos 457

Herr, A. M 455

Herrington. A 445

Hews. A. H. & Co 460
Hill, B. G. &Co... 447
Hopp &iemke.... 453

Humteld. C 444

Hunt, E. H 447

Hunt Floral Co... 455
Jacob, Chas. W. &

Co 446

Jewett, Z. K. &

Co. 4.53

Jooster, C. H 44S

Kasting. W. F.... 446

Kelsey. H. P 450

Kennicott Bros.

Co 44S

Kldd, W. N 455

Kuehn, C. A 44*;

Kuhl. Geo. A 456

Lager it Hurrell.. . 455

Lake. D. S 451

Lengenfelder, C... 454
Lockland Lumber

Co 445

Long. D. B 455

Louisville Toh. Co 446

Lynch. W. B 446

Lyons. M. 1 456

Marshall. C. L 447

McCrea & Cole 454

McCulIough, J. C 454
Macl-ionald & Mc-

Manus 450

Mlllong & Co 450

Miller. Geo. L 453

Moninger. J. C. &

Co 458

Moon. S. C 451

Moon. W. H. Co.. 454

Morin. G 446

Morris Floral Co.. 451
Mound City Cut

Flower Co 448

Nanz. C. G 445

National Florists'

Board of Trade. 446

Ouwerkerk, P 451

Palmer, R. T. Co. 460

Pennock, S. S 4.50

Peterson, J. A.... 455
Pierson, F. R. Co. 460
Prince. A. G. &

Co 446

Quaker City Mch.

Works 4,58

Rackham, Geo.... 455
Randall, A. L.... 446
Raynor, John I.... 450

Reed & Keller 4,53

Reid. Edward 450

Reinberg Bros. .448-453

Renter. S. J 452

Rice. M. & Co 4.54

Rogers Park Flo.

Co 448

Ryerson, U. C 457

St. Louis Cut Flo.

Co 456

Schiller. J. L 451

Seawanhaka Green-
houses 453

Shepherd. Mrs. T.

B 457

Siehrecht & Son... 451
Simmons & Co.... 452
Scabcura Dip Co.. 45S
Smith, N. & Son. 453

Smith. W. C 450

Smith. Geo 455

South Park Floral

Co 456

Stumpii & Walter. 457
Suzuki & li.la.... 4.53

Rwayne. Wm 455

Vaughan. McKel-

lar & Winterson 446
Vesey. W. J., Sec. 4.53
Vick's Sons. .Tas. . 451
Walker Fert. Co.. 453

Ward. C. W 451

Weber, H. & Sons

446 451
Whitton & Son.... 454
Wilmore. W. W. .. 447
Witterstaetter. R. 45".
Winter & Glover.. 448

Witthold. Geo 447

Wors. C. W 44S

WHY HALT AT SEEDS?

The main objection to tlie appropria-
tion by congress of $130,000 for the dis-
tribution of seerl must rest upon the
ground of inequality. Mr. Fitzgerald,
of Boston, proposed a broadening of
the scope of the distribution by add-
ing fish hooks and bait for the fisher-
men of his district, but this would not
go far enough. The average man does
not wish to be left out. Why should
not the government issue pens and
paper to writers, brushes and paints to
artists, colts to stock breeders, eggs
to poultry raisers, and ultimately even
brains to congressmen? — Boston Globe.

If you grow good stock for the
Ctiicago market you can get ttie best
returns by consigning to Vauglian,
McKellar & Winterson.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s

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Moss Wreaths

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Which we offer at very low prices. The varieties are the very best and
finest grown to-day. Florists will find this the most advantageous
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We offer the following sorts at only $3.00 per hundred, viz: —

Fanl Marquant Alphonse Bonvier Chas. Henderson

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The following sorts at only $4.00 per hundred, viz:-

•ir

riorence Vaughan

Eg'andal

Adnii 1 . . « A vellan

J. D. Cabos
Pres. Carnot
7. K. Fierson

Austria

Queen Charlotte

J. C, Vau^han

F. R. PIERSON CO.,

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Italia Papa Franz Buchner

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Caladium Bsculentum

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No. II.

A CORNER IN THE PERENNIAL BORDER AT LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO, WITH HELENIUM AUTUMNALE

IN BLOOM.

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FEBRUARY 10. 189S.

THE PERENNIAL BORDER AT LIN-
COLN PARK, CHICAGO.

Helenium Autumnale.

The helenium is one of tlie most use-
ful of the middle-sized yellow flowered
perennials, as it fills the place between
the phloxes and asters below and the
taller sunflowers above. Its profuse
wealth of golden bloom lights up the
harvest borders with a solid mass of
color no other plant can equal. The
middle group in the engraving shows
its brightness after being in bloom
nearly a month.

1.1 size it may vary from eighteen
inches, as usually seen in native slough
edges, to five feet or even more, as it
grew this year in the perennial border
in Lincoln park.

The helenium has the further advan-
tage of keeping within bounds; its
groups do not spread unduly as do too
many of its composite neighbors, while
its offsetting habit makes it quite easy
to divide and transplant.

The group of flowers at the left in
the picture are the decapetalus sun-
flower, a peculiarly bright sulphur yel-
low. It does not usually grow so tall
as this but is always effective.

The dark group in front at the right
it Perilla nankinensis, an old-time fa-
vorite, which always blends well with
any kind of foliage. It is one of the
most thrifty plants in cultivation, a de-
sirable contrast to its pampered rela-
tive, the coleus, J. H.

LYCHNIS SEMPERFLORENS
PLENISSIMA.

In my last notes I recommended the
old well known pinks to the florists
catering to a home trade in the smaller
towns. Today, with your permission. I
will say a few words about a compara-
tively new, but equally hardy plant,
which has not yet been tried in many
places, for forcing under glass and
which can safely be recommended for
growing largely, not only for a local
trade, but also everywhere else. My
humble opinion is that great quantities
could be disposed of if its many good
qualities were better known. Lychnis
semperflorens plenissima is not a coarse
leafed plant like L. flos-cuculi or L.
vespertina, nor does it grow very tall.
The foliage is lanceolate, narrow and
bright green in color. Branching flower
stems. 15 to 24 inches high, are spring-
ing up among the leaves constantly in
uninterrupted succession if the plants
are kept in growing condition, which is
not at all difficult to manage. The tem-
perature of a carnation house or even a
violet house will suit them admirably
and we know of no disease whatever
which attacks either foliage, roots or
flower spikes: the plants have always
been clean and healthy with us.

When we first came into possession
of the plant, several years ago, we had
no proof of its hardiness and therefore
ou the approach of cold weather we
potted about a dozen of them for stock

to propagate from, should our winters
prove too severe for those left outdoors
unprotected. We found room for the
potted plants in a corner of the carna-
tion house, where they started into vig-
orous growth in less than a month's
time and began to send out young flow-
er stems. Seeing their desire to bloom,
we allowed them a little more space, re-
potting them at the same time into 5-
inch pots and had no reason to regret
this little extra care. They rewarded
us with an occasional bunch of very
serviceable and neat flowers, which
could readily be disposed of to any cus-
tomer in search of loose, delicate sprays
for vases, etc. Another repotting was
necessary before spring. Tlie plants
kept on producing new growths and
new flower stems as well, and by these
gratifying results we were induced to
try them the following season in a
bench, where they have done admira-
bly well under the same conditions and
treatment with the carnations.

Since these preliminary trials we
have also grown the plants over sum-
mer in 3 or S'o-inch pots, planting them
in the bench in fall: with this treat-
ment we are enabled to cut some flow-
ers as early as September, but the same
stock, when grown in the field until
fall, would have perfected many more
crowns, ready to produce a greater
quantity of flower spikes during the
season than we could expect from the
little potted plants: yet the latter can
be planted closer in the bench and per-
haps in the end we get about as many
sprays from these as on the stronger
clumps on a given space. The soft pink
color of this lychnis and the way it pro-
duces its many finely shaped flowers in
long, light, airy and graceful sprays
cannot fail to give universal satisfac-
tion in all fine floral work. Its keeping
qualities also are excellent and we may
have it the whole year around, for it
blooms as freely in the open ground all
the summer and fall months as it does
in winter under glass. In an ordinary
light garden soil, moderately enriched
and well drained, it would never be
without fiowers if frost did not stop
growth late in the autumn.

A stock is readily worked up from a
few plants by dividing in early spring,
every growth with a few rootlets at-
tached will then grow quickly into
strong tufts, producing hundreds of
flower stems that same season if allow-
ed to remain. But where plants are
wanted for forcing in winter, we have
always followed the old practice of
keeping the stems pinched out until the
plants were housed. When you have no
stock out doors, cuttings from those
grown on a bench or in pots may be ta-
ken at any time and are sure to root; if
well taken care of, they will make
blooming plants in less than three
months. From the above notes it may
plainly be seen that Lychnis semperflor-
ens plenissima is one of the few good
things which can be relied on to fur-
nish us with a supply of elegant cut
flowers at all seasons.

With ordinary care the patch in the
garden will continue in full bloom until

the approach of cold weather, while
from October to May we have an
abundance of them under glass, provid-
ing we have benched or potted suitable
stock early in September. The cultiva-
tion of this deserving plant under glass
presents no diflJculty at any season. In
a light and airy house near the glass it
does better than in a house where the
atmosphere is kept closer or where
more moisture and heat are required
for the other occupants of the benches.
Like the carnations, they dislike over-
head watering, especially in prolonged
dull weather, but the results in their
case are not so disastrous to their wel-
fare, the plants soon recovering their
vigor when normal conditions are re-
stored in their surroundings. K.

APONOGETON DISTACHYON.

A few flowers of this beautiful plant
occasionally appear as a novelty in the
windows of some of the best flower
stores. It is certainly a novelty, too,
in the cut flower market, though far
otherwise as a cultivated plant, having
been in cultivation for more than 100
years. It was introduced to Europe
from the Cape of Good Hope in the lat-
ter part of the last century and has
become so completely naturalized
upon some lakes and streams as to ap-
pear like a native so great is its lux-
uriance.

Doubtless much might be done with
it in American waters in southern lat-
itudes, but the present object of this
note is to advise those who have the
facilities to give it a little attention un-
der glass for winter flowering, and
small indeed are its cultural needs.
Grown under glass it would be an ever-
blooming plant as in outside waters
it flowers persistently till forced to a
reluctant rest by the freezing of the
water.

I have gathered flowers of it in mid-
winter when that season has been un-
usually mild, so that no forcing condi-
tions are necessary under glass to en-
sure flowers in abundance during win-
ter months. Tanks, tubs, or any re-
ceptacle of sufficient size and conven-
ience could be utilized for its cultiva-
tion, placing in the bottom of
them about a foot of compost
consisting of loam and well rotted
cow manure in proportions of about S
to 1. The temperatures at which rose
and carnation houses are kept will suit
admirably and like these the apono-
geton will enjoy all the sun it can get.
As far as my observation goes of the
plant under natural conditions it al-
ways appeared to thrive best and flow-
er most abundantly along the margins
of running water or in lakes throug,h
which there was a constant fiow. This
would indicate that it likes a change
of water more or less frequently, con-
ditions that can be met under cultiva-
tion by turning the hose into its tank
or tub occasionally. The plant has a
fleshy tuberous root, broad and flat at
its apex, narrowing to almost a point

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463

Aponogeton Distachyon.

at its base and from the crown of this
tuber it sends out long roots in the
soil surrounding, whilst the leaves and
flower stalks find their way to the sur-
face, each stalk terminated by an ob-
long leaf that floats on the water.

The flowers are borne on a forked
spike (hence the name distachyon,
meaning two spiked), are small and
Inconspicuous in themselves, but they
are disposed in clusters in the axils of
large showy white bracts. These bracts
give the spilve its color attractiveness,
but the flowers have also a welcome
charm in that they possess a delight-
ful fragrance so sweet as to have earn-
ed for the plant the name "Water
Hawthorn." The Cape Pond weed is
another popular name for it and it
matters not which is used, either being
greatly preferable to its botanical cog-
nomen, and should be used by those
who would popularize the plant and
sell its flowers.

When once the plant is strongly es-
tablished it spreads freely by root in-
crease and also reproduces itself from
its own self-sown seed. Dr.v roots are
also obtainable at times, these being
imported from the Cape. The beginner
with dry roots, however, must exer-
cise caution in starting his plants, oth-

erwise he may lose the lot. When the
dormant tubers are potted up they are
dry and more or less shrivelled. If
then introduced to aquatic conditions
there is a risk of the root tissues swell-
ing too rapidly and rotting in conse-
quence. It is better for a start to treat
them as ordinary plants, planting the
tuber, with its crown just covered in
a pot of soil. It will then absorb mois-
ture gradually, swell normally and
when top growth is visible and well
under way the plants may be im-
mersed with safety. When new plan-
tations are being established with di-
visions from growing plants no such
precautions are necessary; these can
be planted direct into other tubs or
tanks. A. HERRINGTON.

FUMIGATION.

The method of fumigation described
by Mr. D. K. Herr in the first issue of
The Review (page 13) has been tested
in the Station greenhouses with good
success. When the order was given for
the pans the description was not at
hand, and as constructed they are much
larger than Mr. Herr's, but work well.
Not having cigar waste at hand, pul-
verized leaf tobacco was used. The

smoke obtained by this method is not
dense, but is penetrating. It is the
long-continued application that makes
it effective. The tobacco burned for six
hours in a house containing a varied
collection of plants, and none were In-
jured. FREDERIC CRANEFIELD.
Wis. Exp. Sta., Madison, Wis.

THE GUELDER ROSE FOR FORCING'

The growing desire for more of nov-
elty and variety wherewith to tempt
the public leads one to survey a wider
field for available material, and in do-
ing so, the Guelder rose or snowball
tree (Viburnum opulus sterilis) comes
within the range of vision as some-
thing that would probably take if of-
fered. That it is amenable to forcing
has long been proved and I have seen
large bushes that were forced for years
and proved acceptable adornments for
the conservatory iu the early months
of the year. It is a flower, too, that
can be effectively used in a cut
state for decorations. In this connec-
tion I recall some large busfies that
grew iu the shrubbery at home and how
useful they were to cut from for church
decoration at whitsuutide. Whole
branches, borne down with their
weight of snowballs, were lopped off
and used most effectively.

In order to make a success of it for
forcing one would need to have selected
or specially prepared plants that were
well grown, possessing from six to
ten good strong shoots of the previous
season's growth and from two feet to
three feet in length. These could be
forced in pots of from eight inches to
twelve inches diameter. Upon such
shoots there should be no difflculty in
securing six to eight flue clusters
arranged in pairs and cut as they
could be with two feet of stem, they
would look admirable when set up in a
suitable vase. As a pot plant for the
Easter trade it would certainly find fa-
vor and is a fit subject for extensive
use in large decorations. Even more
beautiful for pot culture, is its Japa-
nese relative. Viburnum plicatum.

Plants of both these viburnums can
be obtained cheaply in any good nurse-
ry where trees and shrubs are grown,
but it is too late to think of purchas-
ing now for present forcing. To se-
cure good forcing stock, however, I
would advise those who have a spare
plot of ground at home to grow their
own.

Purchase the plants in the coming
spring and upon receiving them prune
close, and plant them out iu a piece of
rich, well cultivated ground. Mulch
them in summer to protect them from
drought and if the stock has been well
selected and well handled there
should be some good forcing
material ready for lifting and
potting before hard freezing sets in.
Any plants not strong enough can re-
main for another season. If a demand
sprung up, however, a supply would
doubtless soon be forthcoming and it
would he just as easy to purchase vi-

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burnums for forcing as it is lilacs. I
am advocating an experiment, how-
ever, and every one waits for some

other fellow to demonstrate the possi
bilities. A. HERRINGTON.

Madison, N. J.

CARNATION NOTES.

New Varieties of 1897.
Before I enter into any discussion of
the new varieties introduced the past
season, I will say a few words in con-
tinuation of my last notes on types,
and will conclude with the different
build and forms of blooms of varieties
now in cultivation.

Build and form of blooms differ as
much as habit of the plant. Different
tastes have different ideals, and to
pronounce any one form as the ideal
one would seem rather overbearing.
From a commercial standpoint, all
forms are desirable so long as they find
purchasers. Again, desirability de-
pends upon adaptability. If one is
asked to pick out his ideal from among
a handful of ilowers of different form,
the choice would probably fall upon
the most symmetrically built and be.st
rounded form, like a camellia or daisy
for instance. As a buttonhole bouquet
these have the preference, but in
masses, as in a basket or large bouquet,
these symmetrical daisy-like blooms
appear stiff and monotonous and it is
a relief when the eyes can rest on a
bunch of irregularly built blooms.

We find varieties with round, smooth
or more or less fringed petals; the
same arranged symmetrically or rather
irregularly; also, flat, where the petals
are spread out horizontally, or rounded
where the center petals stand erect;
again, where the center petals appear
in an irregular arched form; and where
all petals have a tendency to incurve.
This latter form is objectionable as it
reminds one too much of the flower in
the last stages, going to sleep. And,
then again, we find blooms where the
petals in all forms and positions appear
wavy and crimped.

We have at this time a very interest-
ing sight in our seedling house, regard-
ing habit of growth and form, and col-
or of blooms. There are 160 selected
varieties of 1S9G on trial blooming the
second season, from 5 to 15 plants of
each, and 500 seedling plants of 1897
selected from 2,000 out of the field. It
furnishes a very interesting and fasci-
nating study to see the many different
habits, forms and colors side by side.

It is not my intention to enter into
a criticism of the new varieties intro-
duced last year; neither would I be

justified in doing this, for in the first
place one must have a wider range of
observation than I have, their cultiva-
tion on our place being in rather lim-
ited numbers, and during their field
culture having been retarded in their
growth by a severe period of dry
weather. The severe drouth left the
plants small, and this affects two very
important points, namely, their ability
as free bloomers in the early part of
the season and their respective
strength. Therefore I must necessa-
rily confine myself to the observations
as they came under my notice on our
place, well convinced that success or
failure of a variety as experienced at
one place cannot be conclusive for all
sections.

Flora Hill: This variety stands fore-
most among the whites introduced the
past season, and is without doubt a de-
cided improvement on the older varie-
ties. The summer growth has been
clean and strong, showing a very pleas-
ing habit, slightly spreadLug. thus not
appearing compact. The foliage, me-
dium between the grassy and broad-
leaved form, is of that much desired
bluish color, and of a texture capable
of much resistance to disease, espe-
cially rust. Our plants when received
were entirely free from this disease,
and have remained so up to this date. I
do believe that under certain circum-
stances, with which we are not as yet
familiar, no variety is rust proof, and
this variety is but a confirmation of
this assertion, as from a few localities
we hear that rust has made its ap-
pearance, while the general report
proves it free from this disease.

Bacteriosis seems to have more pow-
er over this variety, for I could find
traces of this disease from the time
we received our rooted cuttings up to
present date. The first weeks when
housed it increased rather alarming-
ly, but soon diminished under normal
treatment and culture, and at this time
the young growth is showing scarcely
any signs of the disease. Further re-
garding the health of this variety, I am
happy to say that we have not lost one
plant, while among other varieties we
experienced the fatality of stem rot,
this variety being exempt.

It commenced to bloom early, and
the early flowers naturally not so large,
were to my taste the best formed.
With the advancing vigorous growth
the flowers grew larger, but at the

same time assumed a coarser, more
rugged and crimped appearance, dif-
fering much from those which have
been shown at the exhibitions last year,
but this can be greatly alleviated by
giving the flowers time to develop,
which should therefore not be cut too
young. When the buds open we often
find a light penciling aud shading of
pink, but this disappears entirely even
before the flowers are fully developed
and leaves them a pure white.

As to their keeping quality. I had an
interesting experience. I selected some
blooms for seeding and removed, as
customary, the anthers and some of the
inner petals, in order to give the pistils
more room to develop. The remaining
petals expanded fully in a short time,
but it took five to six days before the
pistils were sufBciently ripe for the
fertilization. All this, under normal
conditions, shows the time for the full
development of the blooms. To my
surprise some of these blooms failed to
produce any pistils and kept in a fresh
condition on the plants for over two
weeks; stems appearing a little weak
at first, but gaining rapidly in strength
and length under a vigorous growth;
calyx strong and perfect.

As to the quantity of blooms furnish-
ed up to date, I can not do otherwise
than call it free. We labored under a
disadvantage, for the plants were not
up to size when taken in from the field,
and later on we were obliged to de-
pend upon them for cuttings, and for
this reason I am hardly in a position
to give an approximate estimation as
to what the plants can do under favor-
able circumstances. As far as I could
observe, this variety is not entirely ex-
empt from cropping, but is scarcely
seen without any blooms at any time
and the period between crops is very
short.

To give a summary of the whole, I
cannot call this variety perfect, for
perfection has not yet been attained,
but it stands at the head of the white
varieties disseminated and now in cul-
tivation. FRED DORNER.

RATS AND MICE IN CARNATION
HOUSES.

Will some of your readers tell me
how to get rid of rats or mice in car-
nation house? They are cutting a
great number of buds for me. I have
tried poison (Rough on Rats) on
bread and butter, also on cheese, but
they do not touch it since the first
night or two. I found a piece of bread
a few days ago in which they had eaten
the bread down to the butter and
poison, leaving the poison as nicely as
I could have sliced it off with a knife.

I don't know just whether they are
mice or rats, as I have seen both in the
house at intervals. The day after
placing the first poison I got hold of a
very sick rat, which I killed. I believe
the mice are not usually considered so
cunning, and I have always been able
to catch them in traps with bits of

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A Vase of Roses. Simple noral Arrangements. No. 4.

cheese. I would appreciate suggestions
from any one who has had experience
with these pests. They have worried
nie more than anything with which I
have had to deal lately.

"SUBSCRIBER."

I have foimd to my sorrow that mice
and rats can cause a great deal of mis-
chief in a carnation house. The mice
olimh up on the tiower stems and by
their weight cause the stem to bend
over near to the ground; or when the
stem is supported I have noticed them
climb up to the flower, bite it off below
the calyx and let it drop to the ground,
when they descend and eat their meal,
consisting of the seed pod. I could al-
ways kill them with poison scattered
over the bench.

The rats of which "Subscriber"
speaks must be of the educated class.
I remember some rats at our place that
would not touch poison nor enter any
trap. The boys made a trap of a board
heavily weighted that would drop when
the bait underneath it was just lightly
touched, but these rats got away with
the bait without being caught. At last
the only thing we could do was to
watch for them and shoot them. I did
not notice that the rats touched any of
the carnation buds.

The best preventive for these dep-
redators is a cat or two. Since giving
them free access to all the houses, I
can see neither rats nor mice. There
may once in a while be a pot thrown
over, or they may take a walk over
some plants, which I wish they would

cease to do, but these little unpleasant
things will not cause much damage,
and can not be compared with the dep-
redations of rats and mice. Get a cat.
FRED DORNER.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

A Vase of Roses.

The florist is often required to ar-
range loose flowers in vases or other-
wise, usually for the adornment of ta-
bles or mantels. Orders for this class
of work sometimes come slightly out
of the regular course of business, like
the following: A lady telephoned that
she had just got a lot of roses that
were to be used to fill a large rose bowl,
and she did not know how to place
them. Would I send one of my young
men over, with some maidenhair fern,
to fix them for her? I did not yet
angry and refuse to have anything to
do with the job, as some would have
done, because we did not furnish the
roses, but the young man went, accom-
panied by a lot of good adiantum, ar-
ranged the flowers to the lady's satis-
faction, and we charged her a good fair
price for the material and service.

Once when I was much younger than
now, I did get angry at one of the
tactless, unbusinesslike patrons some-
times met with, usually women, and re-
fused further negotiations. She brought
some hyacinth bulbs to me in the hotel
corridor, and asked me to start them
for her, and said: "I hope you will
bring me back the bulbs I give you. and
not substitute poorer ones in their

place, as these are very choico." T
drew my dignity around me, buttoned
it close, and thus replied: "Madam,
you evidently do not know me. If you
think I am capable of doing such a
thing you had best keep your bullis."
She tried to reopen the deal, and apol-
ogized as well as she could, but I went
away leaving the bulbs in statu quo.

The illustration this week is sent for
two reasons: First, to show what may
be done with very ordinary material,
if care is mingled with it: as the flow-
ers shown were some left after the best
had been culled from the lot, and four
of the roses were quite unsalable; and
the holder is simply one of the cut
flower vases in which roses are kept in
the refrigerator. Secondly, it shows
how color values may be rendered in
black and white by an ordinary photo-
graph, by using proper care and appli-
ances.

The roses used were, beginning at tha
back of the group. President Carnot,
Meteor, Beauty, Kaiserin, and Bride;
and the object aimed at was to make
the best use of the material, and avoid
undue crowding. W. T. BELL.

Franklin, Pa.

VIOLET NOTES.

The watering of violets is a theme
on which there seem to be many theo-
ries, but I think real success comes
from using a good amount of common
sense coupled with good judgment re-
garding existing surroundings. To lay
down any hard and fast rule is to in-

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sure failure as certain as any other
way. We have at times sprayed our
steam pipes hard, in the morning, and
tilled the houses with fog. but this was
when the outside conditions were right
and the day was sure to be bright. How-
ever, this is an exceptional treatment
to be seldom used, and never unless
everything is just right and never in
the dark winter months.

In watering, the plants often like a
good, heavy soaking directly on the
crown of the plant, that is, let the
stream fall right on the plant at a few
inches' height, taking care not to have
it have force enough to wash out the
plant. They are plants that delight in
much water, requiring frequent soak-
ings of cool — yes, even cold — water,
often when the ground looks as if it
were wet enough, yet they seem to
need fresh water. Of course when
your soil is a heavy clay with poor
drainage, you are handicapped in wa-
tering properly, as it will not drain off
rapidly enough. Tempered water we
have no use for in violet culture, as it
will be found to cheek their flowering
almost immediately, at least that is
our experience.

We have been testing two houses
side by side, spraying one, and water-

ing between the plants in the other; at
the present time I do not think any
grower could in any way tell which was
sprayed and which was not. But this
does not mean that we spray always
and indiscriminately; not by any
means, but I do think they like to have
the air washed (if I may put it so) as
well as to have themselves washed,
and I believe it tends toward a healthy
growth to have a house freshened in
this way when the weather and day
will permit it.

Then, too, if you wish a house to be
healthy there is another thing to be
taken into consideration and that is
cleanliness. Keep the paths well swept,
all dead leaves and rubbish burned; go
over the plants often, taking care to
pick all the leaves turning yellow and
old. and the buds and leaves which oc-
casionally get broken off when picking,
which, if left, soon wilt and rot, cutting
off more leaves and flowers with which
they come in contact. After cleaning
up a bed in this way, is one of the times
when we like to apply the soaking on
the crown of the plant, as it thoroughly
cleanses it and it is a pleasure to see it
stiffen up with this treatment after
handling it over.

R. E. SHUPHELT.

ORCHID SEEDLINGS.

Kindly endeavor to prevail upon Mr.
H. Clinkaberry to give the readers of
The Florists' Review his method of
raising orchid seedlings. The matter
of cross-fertilizing most of the com-
mercial sorts is rather simple. W^e
would like to know more about the best
material on which to sow seeds and
treatment while in diminutive state.
Conditions of moisture and material
must be of great importance in this
work. NO'VICE.

In reply to Novice's question as to
the best means of raising orchids from
seed, we will conclude he already
knows how the cross-fertilization
takes place, and so that much can be
dispensed with in replying to him. In
sowing orchid seed I And it of very
great importance to have the seed bed
in a good condition, and also it is a
most important thing to have it in the
best possible position. By a good seed
bed I mean on a suitable pot or basket,

where there is already growing a live
plant. I have had my best results, in
fact my only success, when sown on
such a bed. The most perfect condi-
tion so far as my judgment goes is
when the plant where our seed is to be
sown has been potted about a month.
By that time it will be apparent if any
fungoid growth is to make its appear-
ance. Should there be any it will be
disastrous to sow. but if all is sweet
after that time, then it will be safe
to think none will appear and seed may
be sown with hope of success.

We will surmise that the plants
which are used as seed beds are potted
in the usual way, with a mixture of
about one-third fresh sphagnum moss
and two-thirds fern fibre of the best
quality. Plants which I intend for
seed beds are potted more firmly than
are ordinary plants, and previous to
seed sowing I carefully shear off the
moss and rough fibre to insure a nice,
smooth surface. Then before sowing
the seed I soak the plant well in a
bucket or tub of water, and sow di-

rectly after immersion. By this means
the seed clings to the material and be-
comes less liable to be washed off.

Cypripedium seed is always sown on
a pot which stands on the bench, cat-
tleya, laelia and dendrobium seed on
baskets. I find I get the best results
by making no attempt to coddle them,
but endeavor to select a position where
it strikes one as being genial, and
where much seed sowing takes place it
is certainly best to keep all those plants
together on which seed is sown, say,
some snug corner where there is least
fear of draughts and where there is
likely to be the least fluctuation in tem-
perature. Caltleyas, laelias and den-
drobiums are much best suspended,
that is. the seed sown on baskets, and
in just such a snug place as already
mentioned. A most important thing is
to always keep the surroundings in a
very moist condition, in fact, at all
times near the saturation mark.

In regard to watering always keep
the seed bed in about one condition,
never dry, and never saturated, but
strive for the happy medium. I al-
ways handle my seedlings just so soon
as the time can be spared, putting
cypripediums into thimble pots, which
are prepared a few days before using,
and catileyas, etc., into small baskets
specially made and treated some days
before using. Place the small seedlings
in much the same position as where the
seed was sown, that is, in a nice, genial
position, and never on any account let
them become dry or it will be fatal to
them. HENRY T. CLINKABERRY.

FERTILIZATION OF ORCHIDS BY
INSECTS, AND THEIR MIMICRY.

The above title formed the subject
of a popular lecture, delivered before
the horticultural section of the Ameri-
can Institute, New York, by Mr. C. H.
Atkins, oil Wednesday evening last.
Mr. Atkins illustrated his lecture with
a large number of drawings and dia-
grams, and plainly portrayed the ex-
isting relations between orchid flow-
ers and insects: the one being, honio-
logically, the half of the other. He
pointed out, from their structure, and
the arrangement and situation of the
reproductive organs, the utter impos-
sibility of self-fertilization, and said
they would forever remain sterile if
this function were not performed
through the intervention of insects.

The lecturer graphically described
the various complex adaptations and
contrivances by which this ultimate
was obtained. Cattleyas, cypripediums,
coryanthes, catasetums, angraecums,
vandas, pterostylis, habenaria and
many others were handled in great
complexity of detail, depicting to his
audience the different kinds of bees,
birds, moths and flies that were speci-
ally adapted to fertilize these flowers
in a state of nature. The use and
value of the highly metamorphosed la-
bellum was explained; the chief colors
being usually concentrated in this

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wonderful organ, and being situated
immediately in front of the column,
offered itself as an attraction and land-
ing place for insects.

Mr. Atkins, in Ills remarks on or-
chid mimicry, exhibited drawings of
such popular [lowers as Peristeria ela-
ta (dove orchid), Odonto graiule i baby
orchid), Oncidiuni papilio (butterfly
orchid), Cycnoches ventricosum (swan
orchid), Aceras Anthropophora (man
orchid). Flowers of gongora look like
a swarm of sand wasps and emit a pow-

erful odor of violets in ,the early
morning, when the sand wasps
are at work; this perfume entirely dis-
appears before noon, the sand wasps
going to rest before the middle of the
day. Heads, wings and a host of other
insect appendages being ably de-
scribed; and all had their significance
in attracting insects. These were not
fancied resemblances, all being so
faithfully depicted that even the most
casual observer distinguished them at
a glance.

Sowing Seed.

The time will soon be here when
many important flower seeds should
be sown. We will hope that you have
sown lobelia, petunia, verbena, cen-
taurea and a few other sorts that want
an early start. From the first to the
tenth of March is about as early as
the following can be sown. If sown
too early the young seedlings demand
more room than you can profitably
give them, and you will not have an
inch of space to spare before Easter
•(April 10th). Asters, for instance, if
sown early in March, will, if kept in
the full light and cool, do no harm in
the seed pans or flats till early April,
and then they will do finely in a mild
hotbed or even cold frame if protected
from frost and transplanted into other
flats.

Sow asters. Phlox Drummondi. ten
week stocks, dianthus, balsams (end of
March), cosmos, nasturtiums, zinnias,
■calendulas, marigolds, clirysanthe-
mums (the annual), mignonette, for
selling in pots. There are also mau-
randya, lophospermum and thunbergias
which you will want for baskets; no
harm to sow the three latter at once.
You may want to grow amarantus, pe-
rillas and celosias for the flower bor-
der; sow them early in March. Bal-
sams, nasturtiums, amarantus and ce-
losias are warm blooded plants, and
nothing like a frost must approach
them.

Mignonette does not like its roots
■disturbed and bears transplanting
poorly; so we sow it in 2-inch pots,
a few seeds in each. When two inches
high you can shift into a 3 or 4-inch,
and a hotbed is the place to make

sturdy little plants. This favorite can
be sown out of doors in the border,
where it is to bloom, as you would
candytuft, nemophila and many other
annuals, but we find many customeis
who think nothing of their garden till
the end of May. and then they want a
show at once. So we find pots of mig-
nonette wanted just as much as we
do lemon verbena, or any other favor-
ite for the mixed border.

The nasturtium, maurandya and lo-
phospermum we use for baskets and
vases, and when well up put into 2 or
2io-inch pots. The last two you want
to grow vigorously and attain a good
size. The nasturtium grows too ram-
pant, and if growing too strong is slow
to flower, so a poor soil, a warm, dry
situation, and a little thirst for water
will be best.

Cobea scandens. there is always a
demand for a cheap summer climber,
sow the middle of March. When once
it begins to grow it is two feet long in
no time, falls down and gets entangled
and makes a lot of growth whicli is
unmanageable and a nuisance, so don't
be too early. The way to sow cobea,
to get too per cent of the seed to grow,
is to place the seed on end and press
mto the wet soil till it is almost out
of sight. If you don't know the right
end to put down you had better be
sate and place the seed on edge, pres-
sing the thin seed into the soil. Don't
keep the soil too wet or the seed may
rot.

I sow all seed in our tulip flats which
are 2 ft. by 1 ft. and 3 in. deep. Two
inclies deep would do just as well if you
have them. Many a time an honest
seedsman gets abuse because his seeds

did not germinate. I dare say many
of our leading seed houses could show
many a valued testimonial saying:
"Your chine oyster was no good." Sow-
ing seed, particularly very minute
seed, is a delicate operation, and. al-
though not mechanically difficult to
learn, wants great care, and so do
these flats or pans before and for a
week or two after germination require
great watchfulness. Most any green-
liorn can put cuttings in the sand if
he can draw a straight line, and if it
is not straight the cuttings will grow,
but yourself or your superior should
sow the seeds.

A good plan to follow is this: Sup-
posing you use flats of 3 inches in
depth; put some coarse soil or manure
in bottom, then fill in with sifted soil
to within one-half an inch of the top,
press evenly and moderately firm and
see that the surface of the soil is about
level; if not, when watered, the low
spots will get a soaking at the expense
of the higher ones. Then with a rose
on the watering pot or hose, give ihe
flats a good soaking and let the water
drain away. In a few minutes the sur-
face will be in good condition to re-
ceive the seed. As a rule, thin sowing
has much to commend it. It takes
more room, but the plants are so much
benefited by having room to spread,
while if crowded, they draw up spind-
ling and weak, and if you should be
delayed in transplanting, or, as we call
it, "pricking out," will be well on the
road to ruin.

How deep to cover seeds is a ques-
tion often disputed, and no infallible
rule can be laid down. The oft-quoted
rule to cover to the thickness of the
seed would undoubtedly be a good
enough rule, but impractical. For in-
stance, who would cover a sweet pea
with but an eighth of an inch or a cab-
bage with the sixty-fourth part of an
inch; and again, how is it possible to
cover calceolaria to the depth of its
own size? A mere press into the soil
for these very fine seeds is enough. If
asters, stocks and such seeds are cov-
ered evenly out of sight it will do.

After covering evenly with sifted
soil of. a light texture and again pres-
sing down evenly, a very light water-
ing will do, as the soil has been al-
ready well wet. This is an important
point, for if you had to water sufflcient-
ly to wet the soil through, you would
likely have washed the seed to one
side or the other. Cover with newspa-
pers or some shade till the seeds have
started, but as soon as they are up
they want the full light. Never let the
seed boxes get parching dry, for you
may lose many young plants by so do-
ing No harm in starting any of the
seeds I have mentioned in a night tem-
perature of 60 degrees, but as soon as
above the ground remove to a temper-
ature that you know is congenial to
the plant while under glass, which, for
instance, with asters, stocks or dian-
thus is at least 10 degrees lower.

WM. SCOTT.

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SEEDLING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

In reply to your correspondent. H. C.
H., I would say that plants needed for
the purpose of hybridizing are easiest
to handle if grown in pots. They should
only reoeive just enough feeding to
keep them in good health, because
when plants are fed heavily to get good
flowers they are necessarily gross and
bloated and the reproductive organs
are subordinated to length and breadth
of the petals. The best results are ob-
tained when the plants are grown har-
dy, but perfectly healthy.

Keep the best flower on the plant to
be retained as the seed bearer and re-
move all the others. Then, when the
flower is fully developed, cut off with
a pair of scissors all the petals down
to the stamens, stand the plants to-
gether that are to be crossed and keep
the atmosphere dry and moving. If
the weather is lu'lght a fine camel's hair
brush used on two successive days in
con.iunction with plenty of air will be
sufficient to insure pollination. In dull
•weather it is better to take the pollen
on the end of a pointed match stick
and touch the stamens with it. The op-
eration is tedious, but effective.

After fertilization gradually dry off
the plant and keep in a dry atmosphere
till the seed is ripe. Black fly must be
kept away from the flower and a little
sulphur dusted over it is beneficial. The
seed can be sown in March or April in
nice light soil and placed in a tempera-
ture of 60 degrees with just a little bot-
tom heat. They will germinate in a
couple of weeks or less and the young
seedlings should at once be pricked out
and gradually hardened off. They can
be planted out and grown straight
ahead and left pretty much to shift for
themselves the first year. Seedling
mums are very interesting, but they
are no Klondike, and if H. C. H. gets
even one or two good things out of his
batch he is lucky; so very, very few
stand the test of time. How dear to my
heart are the "mums" of my childhood,
but they have gone the way of all flesh.

Indiscriminate crossing is useless.
The operator should start out with a
definite object in view and hang on to
it. By the time the returns are all in
and the seedlings have all flowered
there may be nothing else left to hang
on to, "but that's another story." For
instance, let him take Bonnaffon and
cross it with, say Modesto, to improve
the color and so on. This will give
better results than getting two or three
different colors mixed up trying to
strike a good combination. Strive to
get a good pink. There is plenty of

room for it. The better breed the pa-
rents the higher type should be the
children. Onward and upward is the
cry of the hybridist. C. TOTTY.

BOUGAINVILLEA GLABRA.

How shall I treat Bougainvillea ga-
bra to have it flower well'? Please give
both summer and winter treatment,
lime to prune, etc. My plant is sev-
eral years old and is trained against a
brick wall. Some branches are over
ten feet long, but the plant has pro-
duced few flowers. It is planted in a
small tub, temperature 60 degrees at
night. SUBSCRIBER.

The natural time of flowering is in
June, July and August. The flower
proper is but an inconspicuous affair;
the bracts, as in the poinsettia, are the
gay attraction. After the bracts have
fallen, which is usually in November,
a rest by withholding water (not dry-
ing up, but keeping on the dry side),
till February will best suit the plant.
In February the shoots can be pruned
back and the weak ones cut out. Be-
gin to water more freely and with the
increased heat of spring they will make
growth and flower freely. It is well
that the plant is in a tub, as there is
a limit to root room. When given un-
limited root room they make a strong
growth with less tendency to flower.
By resting earlier in the fall and start-
ing earlier in winter the flowers would
appear as early as April and May.

W. S.

RATS AND MICE.

How can I get rid of rats and mice?
The little field mice are particularly
troublesome. They climb up on my
carnations, bite off the flowers and
when the.v reach the ground chew
away the inside of the calyx and the
lower part of the petals. I have tried
a number of remeaies, but have so far
failed to succeed. N. Z.

I have been a fellow sufferer this
winter with our friend from the depre-
dations of rats and field mice. The
latter are much the worst, for the rea-
son that the rats will eat poison when
tastefully and pleasantly administered,
but the mice prefer a diet of green
stuff and will only touch the poison
in the way of dessert. These field mice
are perfectly distinct from the little,
sharp-nosed, long-tailed rodents which
make a restaurant of our cupboards
and pantries, and which cause the pet-

ticoated part of our family to forget
age and decorum and spring with agil-
ity to the top of the nearest chair or
table. I once knew an old maid who
ran screaming to the house if a butter-
fly was encountered in her walks in the
garden. The mouse scare is about as
absurd.

The field mouse has a short tail,
stub nose and is much heavier than
the house mouse, and more resembles
the mole in size and habits. It prefers
the leaves and stems of carnations, vi-
olets and even lettuce, to a sardine
sandwich or Stilton cheese. A good,
cat is the best cure for rats and mice,
but in the absence of pussy get two
ounces of arsenic and thoroughly mi.x
it with half a pint of coru meal. Don't
put this in an elaborate dish tied with
a ribljon, but just drop a little round
here and there in a careless way; on
the edge board of the bench is a very
good place. It is an excellent plan to
put a little of the pure meal down the
first night in the way of a "jollier."
They will taste it, approve of its qual-
ity and eat it up, and the next night,
lo the end approaches. Arsenic pro-
duces a frightful thirst, and to use the
language of an old rat poison peddler
whose little speech has been repeated
ten thousand times and came out au-
tomatically when he opened his mouth.
"They eat the poison, go to the water
and drink and burst." Within three
weeks I have followed the plan recom-
mended and found both field mice and
rats dead close to where they could get
at water, and from their corpulency
they had evidently imbibed, having the
appearance of just departing from a
New York florists' smoker. W. S.

■WATER SUPPLY.

I want to build a greenhouse this sea-
son, and as I am beyond the line of
city water supply, I would like to ask
the cheapest way of heating it without
water. ENQUIRER.

We would not advise "Enquirer" to
heat by any other system than hot
water or steam, and the place would
be too small to apply steam. However
small the place would be, you would
need water for the plants, and if your
hot water apparatus is properly con-
structed, pipes screwed together tight
and no leaks, it will use no more water
than a dozen geraniums would need
to keep them in good condition. Don't
try to heat with that obsolete method,
a brick flue. The cost would be as
much as the hot water pipes, and you
are always in danger of fire, and
would be debarred from that great
blessing, insurance in the "Florists-
Fire Insurance Association."

When you have settled on length,
width, height and shape of your pro-
jected building, send a sketch to the
editor of The Review and you will get
up-to-date advice on how to heat it,

W. S.

FEBRUARY 10. 1S9S.

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Copyright 1898.

CORRECTIONS.

A number of errors crept into our
last issue. The most unpleasant one
was the substitution ot the wrong en-
graving for the proper one of Livis-
tona Hoogendorpii, but there were
others. On page 42S, in the "Story of
an Emigrant Florist," referring to
Dendrobium densiflorum, it should
have read: "What a pity it and thyrsi-
florum last so short a time," and not
Wardianum, the latter being an excel-
lent keeper. And the title under the
engraving on page 426 should have
been Physalis instead of Phylasis.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Officers. ,■

President, W. N. Rudd, Mt. Green-
wood, 111.; Vice-President, Fred Dor-
ner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.; Secretary, Al-
bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; Treasur-
er, Chas. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y.;
Executive Committee, the above and
\Vm. Scott. Buffalo, N. Y.; Eugene
Dailledouze, Flatbush, N, Y.; W. R.
Shelmire, Avondale, Pa,

Seventh Annual Meeting.

The seventh annu.-il meeting will be
held at Chicago, Thursday and Friday,
February 17 and IS. Headquarters
will be at the Auditorum Hotel, where
the meetings and exhibition will be
held. A special rale of $3 a day on the
American plan and $1..50 on the Euro-
pean plan, has been secured from this
hotel, which is the finest in Chicago.
Rooms may be secured in advance by
addressing the chairman of the local
committee, Mr. P. J. Hauswirth, 318
Wabash avenue. Mr. J. T. Anthony is
superintendent of the exhibition. He
also may be addressed at 318 Wabash
avenue.

NEW CANNAS.
Messrs. A. Blanc & Co.. Philadelphia,
have issued a very attractive colored
print of their new cannas, including
the varieties Topaz, Maiden's Blush,
Duchess of Marlborough, Duke of
Marlborough, Champion, Klondike,

Brilliant, Lorraine. Victoria. Triumph.
Culia and Golden Pearl. It is a very
interesting collection.

PHILADELPHIA.

Effect of Weather on Business.

The weather during the past week
has been what the daily papers call
"old fashioned winter," which means
to the growers an amount of labor and
expense perfectly appalling. Not only
did coal disappear with marvelous
speed, but the quantity of flowers cut
was entirely too small to meet this ex-
tra expense, in most cases at least.
Fortunately the end of the week saw a
change and while clouds and rain can
rarely be called a welcome change,
still in this case it certainly was wel-
come to many a grower, for with it
came a rise in temperature.

Business continues brisk. It always
seems to have an added snap when it
snows. The extreme cold has kept the
supply down and prices remain linn.
Plant trade has been greatly hamper-
ed; whenever possible orders have
been held for warmer weather.

The Florist Club.

The meeting of the Florist Club on
Tuesday brought out another group of
the newer carnations and most attrac-
tive they looked arranged on a center-
table under the light. R. Witterstaet-
ter, Sedamsville, Ohio, sent Evelina,
which carried well. Fred Dorner &
Sons, Lafayette, Indiana, sent White
Cloud, also in fine condition. The de-
butantes, so to speak, that received the
most attention because least known
were Frank Nequet's Maud Adams,
from Patchogue, N. Y., about which
the New Yorkers have said such com-
plimentary things, and Charles H.
Fick's seedlings, especially a white,
which measured three and a quarter
inches in diameter.

The color of Maud Adams reminds
me somewhat of John Thorpe's old
time seedling. May Queen; it appeared
to be a sort of cherry color by artificial
light. It seems strange that this color
should become popular. I very well
remember that when selecting my first
carnation phints for growing for cut
flowers, the robust habit of Sunrise, an
old time sort, tempted me to buy three
hundred. They bloomed early so that
when carrying the first basket to the
commission man, it contained nearly
one half Sunrise. "This is no use," he
said, picking up a bunch of that va-
riety; "grow two-thirds white, one-
third red, nothing else!"

The Stores.

The stores are devoting much atten-
tion to their show windows and very
tastefully many of them are arranged,
"Transient trade," Mr. Cartledge once
said, "is the best." That the wide-
awake retailers thoroughly realize the
importance of this class of business is
shown by the pride they take in having
rich and striking displays, frequently

changing to something else. It is a
great pleasure to mark what an ac-
knowledged power the leading retailers
are becoming socially. Perhaps this
little incident will best illustrate my
meaning;

Not long ago a lady was arranging
the details of her niece's wedding. A
family conclave assembled to decide
what flowers the bride should carry; it
must be something choice and beauti-
ful. Finally the lady decided on rose
Souvenir du President Carnot and
Cattleya Trianae made into a shower
bouquet. "The Carnot will look nearly
white and the orchids will add color,"
she said. This decision was communi-
cated to the retailer, who was to make
up the bunch. "Is the lady a widow?"
he asked. "Certainly not." "Then It
will not do." he said. "I would suggest
either Bride roses and lilies of the
valley together, as Lapageria alba is
not now in the market, or Brides alone
or lilies of the valley alone. The
bunch should be white." And white
it was of Brides and valley. What a
contrast to the days when the caterer
ruled the florist and made him always
put smilax on the table.

Notes.

The bowling team won their match
game this week in fine style. Their
score is now, won three, lost three,
with bright prospects of improving
their position in the race.

"Mr. X.." one of our prominent re-
tailers said, "is the best raiser of roses
I know; they were five cents yesterday
and ten today."

I wish to correct an error. In my
last letter John Burton, not Myers &
Samtman, grows Beauties insolidbeds;
Myers & Samtman's high even span
house has tables. J. W. Y.

CLEVELAND.

Cut Flower Situation.

We have just come through the cold-
est and most long continued spell of
frigid temperature that has occurred
this winter. Although the mercury got
well down into the bulb and gave us a
taste of below zero weather, yet we
have had clearer and sunnier days
than at any time previous since early
last November. The consequence is,
that while there may have been some
slight temporary check to the supply,
yet the quality is already somewhat
improved and later cuttings will show
more. Flowers continue in none too
plentiful supply, not even bulb stuff be-
ing as yet overdone. It is to be hoped
that this feature will continue through-
out the season, although anything
quite so good as that would be, is a
little too much to expect.

Roses are still rather short in sup-
ply, although the quality is very good,
with only a very small percentage of
second grade flowers. The crop with
many growers is now at its lowest
point and every day from now on will

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FEBRUARY 10. 1S98.

tend to Increase the supply. Carna-
tions, violets and other flowers con-
tinue to jog along at their accustomed
gait. Harrisii are still short in sup-
ply and are very likely to continue so
as the season advances.

A Trip to Mentor.

The writer took a trip out to Mentor
lately lor the purpose ot visiting Mer-
kel & Son's and Carl Hagenberger's es-
tablishments. Merkel & Son's green-
houses were found in their customary
good shape. The houses devoted to
small ferns and palms were full of fine
young stock in excellent growing con-
dition. The houses devoted to roses
were looking particularly well. One
hears a great deal concerning carrying
over roses for a number of years — a
proceeding usually decried, especially
where the roses are on raised beds.
Yet here all the stock is grown for a
number of years and on raised benches
at that, most of the plants having been
put in three years ago; yet nothing
could look better than they do.

The carnation houses were in good
condition. A number of seedlings
show evidence of considerable prom-
ise, one in particular, somewhat like
Scott in general appearance, but very
much larger, looks like a good thing.
There were also several scarlets of va-
rious shades that look well if they do
not go back later, after the pleasant
fashion of carnation seedlings in gen-
eral. One thing not often seen was a
batch of Asparagus plumosus in seed.
There is an impression quite general
with many, that this variety does not
seed, at least without artificial aid.
This stock has been allowed to pur-
sue nature's course throughout and the
strings are heavy with berries in all
stages of development. Many thous-
ands have been gathered and sold, and
there are many more thousands still to
come.

One house of violets is grown, mostly
Marie Louise, with one bench of Prin-
cess of Wales. They all look well,
quite the best that the writer has seen
for a long time. Princess of Wales is
a fine grower and bloomer, ine flowers
being large and of fine color, with good
stems. One very good feature of them
is, that instead of the petals being so
much reflexed as in the California vio-
let, they stand straight out, making a
fine, bold flower almost round in form,
reminding one rather of the shape of a
pansy than of the conventional single
violet.

Carl Hagenburger makes a specialty
of bedding stock and carnations. The
stock was looking well throughout rnd
in a batch of seedling carnations some
very novel specimens were noticed. One
in particular was very odd. It was a
bright yellow, with broad stripes of
dark red through the petals. The flower
owing to great contrast of colors and
the breadth of the stripes, had a pe-
culiarly bizarre appearance. Should
further propagation and growing fix

the character of the bloom it would cer-
tainly make a novelty.

Seen from the Car.

On the trip out, the writer forgot to
mention that the grounds of the Cush-
man Gladiolus Co. were passed. High
up on a side hill a man or two, under
the superintendence of Mr. Cushman,
were at work prying at something in
the ground. As the car sped by, all
hands could be seen prying away tor
dear life. Suddenly the tools slipped
and all hands with surprising unani-
mity, sat down without seeming to se-
lect any particularly desirable spots for
performing the evolution. There was
at first some idea that the movement
was some new method of saluting the
occupants of the passing car, but fur-
ther consideration leads one to think
that the indefatigable Mr. Cushman
was only getting out an unusually
large gladiolus bulb. Why not try dy-
namite? NEMO.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

There is little change in market con-
ditions. The promised increase in sup-
ply of roses has not yet materialized
and the shortage seems as great as
ever. Other flowers are in fair supply,
and bulbous stock is coming in freely.

The Carnation Convention.

Preparations for the convention of
the American Carnation Society are
well advanced and everything will be
in good trim on time. The exhibition
will be held in the banquet hall of the
Auditorium Hotel and the meetings in
an adjoining club room. Remember
that the convention opens the morning
of next Thursday (Feb. 17). The local
florists should be on hand in force to
greet the visitors.

The banquet will be held at the
same hotel, beginning at 7:30 o'clock
Friday evening (Feb. IS). This prom-
ises to be a most enjoyable event. All
florists are invited to attend. The lo-
cal people will be expected to pay for
their own plates, and the tickets are $3
each person. Those who will attend
are requested to notify the chairman
of the committee, Mr. P. J. Hauswirth,
318 Wabash ave., so the committee
may know how many to provide for.

^ A bad Fire.

Wednesday night of last week the
greenhouses and stock of Messrs. Felke
& Miller, at Wilmette, were almost to-
tally destroyed by fire. The range of
glass contained about 50,000 feet and
the loss is a serious one. There was
no insurance. It is suspected that the
fire started from some tobacco stems
which had been wet and frozen and
placed on the boiler to thaw, and then
forgotten. In his attempts to put out
the fire when first discovered, Mr. N.
Miller, Sr., aged about 70 years, was
quite seriously burned and may lose his
eyesight in consequence.

Various Items.

Mr. John Zeck, of Reinberg Bros., is
confined to his home by an attack of
rheumatism.

Harms & Lang have dissolved part-
nership, to take effect March 1. Mr.
Lange will continue the business on
his own account.

Florist Mueller, of Morton Grove, is
reported to have made an assignment.

Walter Kreitling says he is still in
the ring, even if he has been confined
to a diet of fried snowballs.

This Thursday evening is "Retailers'
Night" at the Florists' Club, and the
meeting will undoubtedly be a very in-
teresting one.

TORONTO.

Market Conditions.

No one can complain that old probs.
has not been giving us plenty of
weather this last week. There were,
however, a few hours' sunshine mixed
in with it, which did some good while
it lasted. Roses and carnations have
come on very slowly, barely keeping
up with the demand, in fact, carnations
have not done so. Violets, however,
are plentiful and in good demand. Dun-
lop has two houses of them in very
fine crop now and very healthy look-
ing; they are worth looking at.

Society Meetings.

It was too cold and stormy for the
crowd to get out to the regular meet-
ing of the Horticultural Society last
Tuesday, A few ladies, however, at-
tended in spite of the weather, and
about 25 of the male sex, mostly pro-
fessional. Mr, J. McP. Ross, the new
president, took the chair for the first
time and there is no doubt, judging
from experience of his genial qualities,
that he will make a most efficient pres-
ident. The meeting was very pleasant
and interesting, the papers were well
written and the discussions lively.

The Canadian Horticultural Associa-
tion hold an organization meeting here
on Thursday, the 10th, and if the
weather does not turn too severe again
before that time a large meeting is ex-
pected. Visiting delegates will be in-
vited to the eighth annual dinner of the
Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Asso-
ciation. It will be an event in the his-
tory of Horticulture in Toronto.

The executive committee of the G. &
F. Association have resolved to recom-
mend at the next regular meeting that
the annual fee be $1, payable in ad-
vance, that the association adjourn for
four months during the summer, that a
grand social meeting be held at the re-
opening in August, that the full prize-
list for the chrysanthemum show be
compiled and issued as soon as possi-
ble, and that the show be held the sec-
ond week in November.

Messrs. T. Manton and A. H. Ewing.
were chosen as delegates to the Indus-
trial Exhibition Association, the an-
nual meeting of which takes place oa
the 15th.

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471

Mr. J. H. Diinlop returned home last
week. He reports great success with
his new rose Lady Dorothea i sport
from Sunset). It certainly is very
pretty, as seen growing, and I should
think sure to be popular. E.

ST. LOUIS.

Trade Conditions.

Trade for the week just past was
good with some of the florists, while
others claim it was dull. Still flowers
are scarce and for two weeks past
really first class stock has been short.
Commission men report a great many
shipping orders, but can't fill them as
the home trade is taking nearly all the
flowers that are coming in Just now,
with the e.xception of bulbous stock
and violets, which are very plentiful
and sale on them slow. The ground
hog saw his shadow last Wednesday,
and the chances are we will have six
weeks of bad weather before us, and
stock will remain scarce.

Prices —Stock.

Prices are still at the top notch.
Good first class Beauties are out of the
tiuestion in this market just now, but
a good many short stemmed ones are
coming in and sell at from $5 to $10
per 100. Brides, Bridesmaids and Mete-
ors are selling from $8 to $10 for the
best; Perles and Woottous $4 and $5,
seconds $2. Carnations are about the
same as last week, not over plentiful
and are selling well at $2 and $4 per
hundred. Henry Aue and F. W. Ude,
Sr.. are at present sending in the best.
Bulbous stock is plentiful. Romans
sell at $1.50 and $3; paper whites,
same: daffodils, $4; tulips going slow
at $2; valley, good, $4; Harrisii, $12.50;
callas $10; freesia. $1.50 to $3.

A great many orchids are being used
now and will soon become standard
stock in this market. Violets are still
a glut. A gre;it many of them come
from the south and the home grown
ones have to stand back, as the south-
ern are sold so much cheaper. The
public don't seem to care just so they
are cheap. Smilax is plentiful and is
selling very slowly at $10 per 100
strings.

Club Smoker.

After the club meeting Thursday of
this week the club will hold its an-
nual smoker at the Mercantile club
rooms. The committee, composed of
Messrs. Beneke, Young and Fillmore,
has made all the arrangements to have
a good time. There will be plenty to
eat, drink and smoke and also lots of
singing and funny sayings.

Mr. J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville,
has been specially engaged to sing all
the latest songs. Mr. C. W. Wors will
sing his new song, "The Wandering
Jew; or. Who Stole the Ham." Messrs.
Kuehn, Weber, Schray and the Ude
brothers will give a Cakewalk. Frank
Fillmore, by special request, will sing

"Annie Laurie." Ed Buechel and Al
Bauer will do a song and dance. Dr.
Halstedt, E. W. Guy, A. Feher and
Henry Emmons, of Belleville, will sing
as a quartette. Max Herzog will give
his famous Dutch specialty with wood-
en shoes, and many others will also
contribute a few selections.

Mr. Carew Sanders returned hopie
la'st week after spending a tew weeks
in Florida.

The executive committee met again
last Saturday night and worked on the
preliminary list for this year's show.
The list will be out by March 1.

Personals.

Frank Ellis, manager of the Mound
City Cut F'lower Co.. who has been sick
for the last three weeks, is out again
looking as good as ever and ready for
work.

J. S. Wilson, with J. C. 'Vaughan,
Chicago, is in town. Jim came to St.
Louis to see his brother Alex and
Charles off for the gold fields. Johnnie
Connon, a cousin of the Wilson boys.
and Wm. Lingenbrink, went with the
party. They left Thursday night last.
Good luck to you, boys.

E. W. Guy, of Belleville, and Chas.
Kuehn spent a day last week with the
Ude brothers at Kirkwood. They re-
port that they found everything in
good shape and stock looking at its
best. The Kirkwood boys are getting
the bowling fever now, as they say
they are going to build an alley of their
own.

A firm under the name of Etoile &
Co., 921 Olive street, with Fred Foster
as manager, has opened up a floral es-
tablishment. The card reads that they
have branches in London, Paris and
Algiers.

Bo-wling Notes.

The Bowling Club on Monday night
rolled its usual three games of tenpins
after a rest of four weeks. Capt. Wil-
son, of the Chicago Bowling Club, who
is in town, rolled with the boys and
made 494 in three games. Among the
club rollers Beneke was high man in
the three games with 5S8, single high
score 24(>; C. A. Kuehn second with
500, single score 221; and E. Schray
third with 532, single score 192. Next
Monday night Mr. Finlayson will be-
come a member of the club. J. J. B.

CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati Florist Society.

A special meeting of the Cincinnati
Florist Society was held on Saturday
evening, Feb. 5th. with a good attend-
ance. President Witterstaetter in his
opening remarks, stated that the meet-
ing had been called for the purpose of
making final arrangements to attend
the convention of the American Carna-
tion Society at Chicago, and that he
hoped every one who could possibly
spare the time would join in the pro-

posed trip. Mr. E. G. Gillett was ap-
pointed a committee of one to secure
cheap transportation. Our party will
leave here on Feb. 16th at 8:45 p. m.
over the C. H. & D. railroad. All
those from neighboring towns wishing
to join the party can secure particulars
by writing the secretary of the society,
Mr. Albert Sunderbrucb was instructed
to correspond with the manager of the
exhibition and secure space for the
Cincinnati exhibit. Thus far about
twelve have signified their intention of
going, and it is to be hoped that this
number will be increased. Mr. J. M.
Gasser, of Cleveland, was present at
the meeting.

The weather during the past week
has been the best we have experienced
for some time. The bright sunshine
has given new life to the poor plants
and instead of a good crop of black
spot we will soon have a more profita-
ble product in the way of roses. Roses
and carnations show a slight improve-
ment, both in quantity and quality, al-
though the supply of the former is still
somewhat limited. The prices on all
stock remain about the same as quoted
last week.

The past few weeks has proved that
Messrs. George & Allen can produce
roses just when they are wanted as
well as bulbous stock. The commission
men have had to depend almost en-
tirely upon this firm for their supply
since Christmas.

Henry Schwarz is quite busy getting,
his houses in shape after the storm.

G. Brunner's Sons continue to bring
in the best Marie Louise violets,
grown in this vicinity.

Alfred Knopf, of Columbus, 0., was
a caller last week. B.

BALTIMORE.

Stock Scarce.

It was indeed a limited supply of
stuff that found its way to our com-
mission houses this week; owing chief-
ly to an unusually cold spell, which
for our climate could be termed a veri-
table blizzard.

Decorations.

Entertainments have been numerous,
but the cold weather (having driven
pedestrians off the streets) greatly af-
fected the transient trade. In the store
windows can be seen quantities of
bulbous stuff, such as tulips, narcissus,
Duch hyacinths, jonquil, etc., with a
lot of the usual flowering stuff, among
which the genistas and acacias are new
arrivals.

The writer recently had the pleasure
of seeing a very tasty and unique after-
noon tea decoration of palms and
blooming stuff. Besides the usual mir-
ror and corner effects a special feature
of the work was a high bank of palms,
ferns, azaleas and lilacs, interspersed
with Harrisii lilies and swainsona,
forming a semicircle through the door-
way from the parlor to the hall.

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Messrs. H. Weber & Sons, of Oak-
land, and Woodfall Bros., of Glenn-
burny, are both shipping choice carna-
tions the past few weeks, of which
Helen Keller are exceptionally fine
specimens.

Various Notes.

On Jan. 2S. Mr. Jno. Cook, of Old
Frederick Road, was rolibed of four of
his valuable rose seedlings. The thief is
thought to be a workman who was in
Mr. Cook's employ for the past five
months and who, on the above named
date, absconded. Several articles of
apparel belonging to his fellow work-
men have also disappeared with him.

The Baltimore correspondent of The
Florists' Exchange was in error when
he stated th:it at our last club meet-
ing President Pentland considered that
paper "the best trade journal." Our
president did. however, praise the Ex-
change, and also said that up to the
advent of The Florists' Review he had
given the tirst mentioned paper the
preference of the field. The writer
agrees with Mr, E, A. S, that "facts
are stubborn things." but he also
thinks it would be wise not to jump too
quickly at conclusions. The subject
being merely a personal argument and
not a club matter, the trade paper cor-
respondents were requested by the
chair not to make any note of the dis-
cussion. The club highly appreciates
the complimentary courtesies which
the several trade journals have ex-
tended towards them and it is not the
■wish of the organization to offend by
making a distinction.

It was with great regret, on the 3rd
inst., that the craft learned of the
death of Mr. Ed D;ivis, late vice presi-
dent of the Franklin Davis Nursery
Co, of this city. C, F. F.

NEW YORK.

On the Street.

Up to Friday of last week our
friends the wholesalers wore "one
grand substantial smile." and now to-
day, Monday, they are as blue as an
editor's pencil, and a glut of stuff in
sight. Of course it is understood that
■when a wholesaler is blue trade is bad.
Last Saturday the market went all to
pieces and it had not recovered up to
this writing. The day has not been yet
though when the demand exceeded the
supply, though up to Friday it ap-
proached that mark nearer than any
time this winter. Now, with little de-
mand, there is more stuff, which re-
minds me of the farmer who took
boarders when he ought to have plant-
ed corn and planted corn when he
ought to have taken boarders, but then
it was ever thus.

The new crop of roses is coming in
and Lent will soon be here. Very little
change in prices so far, though this
week will see a big drop I am sure,
Carnots and Kaiserins are exceeding-
ly scarce, the fancy grade selling from
|1,50 to $2 per dozen. Beauties still

continue scarce also; there is very lit-
tle demand, however, and the majority
are shipped.

There is a tremendous glut of bulb
stuff and prices are almost what you
can get. Valley still remains inactive
and Von Sions are a drug,

A few Coelogyne cristata are making
their appearance and sell at $.5 per
hundred; Dendrobium formosum gi-
ganteum, 12c to 15c, and a few faucy
"cyps" at 12 cents. The glut of cat-
tleyas seems about over and next week
I expect to see the price stiffen on this
commodity.

Next Saturday is Lincoln's birthday,
a legal holidny here now, and if the
weather is good, from a wholesaler's
standpoint, it ought to help the market
a little, more specially violets, which
sadly need a boost.

Our Special Wholesale Report.

Signs are not wanting that point to
a larger supply of all kinds of stock;
fairer weather and shipments slowly
increasing. Roses and carnations have
stood still for the last month and now
only need some sunshine to bring
them out. and it looks as though we
were going to get it.

Trade was not brisk, but good
enough to consume all the best stock
up to Friday, when the demand fell off,
and on Saturday there was a frost. It
seemed as though the bottom had fall-
en out entirely. High prices have pre-
vailed on the choicest roses, but in-
ferior stock was in limited demand.

The quality of Maids and Brides was
never better, nor has there been so
much fancy stock in the market be-
fore. Cusin, Morgan and Testout,
when good, were sold at good fig-
ures. Beauty is generally poor, with
the exception of the long stems, and
the supply of the latter is still light,
though there is considerable of an in-
crease in the cut of short sizes. There
has been sale for all the good Brun-
ners received.

Carnations are in good supply; pri-
ces steady on good stock, but the poor-
er kinds are not wanted. The severe
weather affected violets to the ex-
tent that the bulk of them were car-
ried along until the latter part of the
week, when they sold at low figures.
Some low prices have been taken for
valley, as it is still abundant, the
price seldom exceeding $2 per 100, ex-
cept for occasional small lots, $1,50 is
nearer the average, Cattleyas still
hang, and prices vary from 20 to 40
cents.

There is a full and sufficient supply
of Harrisii, Tulips, narcissus and free-
zias are to be seen all over, and sales
are made at a price to suit the buyer.
Lower prices may be looked for this
coming week on all grades of roses.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

The weather of the last week put a
severe check on the seed business.
Snow has fallen very deep in all sec-
tions, especially in the New England

states. It is only temporary, however,
and the "wheels of progress" will soon
revolve again. Spring bulb trade is
commencing to rear its head and there
is a general movement of stock in this
line.

Mr. E. M. Parmlee, Picton, Ont., and
D. C. Day, representing J. Chas. Mc-
Cullough. Cincinnati, were both callers
on the trade during the week.

The Retailers.

Outside the ordinary society func-
tions there has occurred nothing ex-
traordinary or that would materially
affect the market. The Arion ball at
the Madison Square Garden was taken
care of by Hanft Bros (that is, the
decorative section), and was fulfy up
to the usual standard. However, but
few flowers were used, "heavy greens"
being handled chiefly, and "tinsel."

I cannot but help notice the window
of J. H. Small & Sons whenever I pass.
It is never elaborate, but always looks
rich and aristocratic. To-day there
was a border of selaginella arouud the
edge of the window, then a bank of
adiantum, out of which stood well
flowered azaleas and vases of Acacia
pubescens and sweat peas. Suspended
from the ceiling were baskets of pretty
Davallia bullata draped here and there
with strings of asparagus.

'Various Notes.

Mr. S. C. Nash, of the New York
Cut Flower Co., has returned from
Florida, where he has been on a va-
cation. He had a very narrow escape
on his way south, an accident occur-
ring to the train he was on whereby
four people were killed.

BUFFALO.

Flowers Plentiful.

The blizzard which covered the coun-
try for four or five days made business
very dull, although we were by no
means hampered in getting our sup-
plies, and there was no lack of flow-
ers of any kind. Alas! it was the cus-
tomers that were not in supply. Ladies
don't wear violets on the street when
it is 5 degrees below zero and the wind
blowing forty miles an hour. They
think more of flannels, etc., etc. 'Tis
, just, and balmy breezes are here again
and immediately there is a revival of
business.

Flowers of all kinds are plentiful and
of A 1 quality; prices moderate. Tulips
and daffodils are selling quite fairly.
Last year we did not have enough
scarlet tulips; this year we have too
many. Now everybody wants pink.
Some fine La Reine have filled the bill
and some very fine Rose Grisdelin are
still better. Carnations hold their own,
but vary in price, which they certainly
should for Jubilee, Pingree, Flora Hill,
and more particularly that pure white
beauty Genesee, should be worth more
than Scott, Daybreak, Portia or little
Humpty Dumpty Alaska.

FEBRUARY 10. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

473

Few Entertainments.

Few events calling for any elaborate
display of flowers, either joyous or fu-
nereal, have happened of late. Worthy
of mention, however, was an event
occurring on Saturday evening last. It
was the wind-up of the "House Com-
mittee on Interstate and Foreign Com-
merce." They came at the request of
our congressmen to consider the ad-
visability of connecting the mainland
of the state of New York with Grand
Island, situated in the middle of the
Niagara river. The island is fourteen
miles long and seven broad, so it is
worth connecting, especially to those
who own land on this island. It will
be a mammoth bridge, and is strongly
opposed by the residents of the second
largest lumber city in the world, situ-
ated a few miles further down the
river. But this is not floriculture. The
committee did not promise to report in
favor of the bridge, but that did not
prevent them from partaking of re-
freshments on numerous occasions
during the day. In fact, the frequency
of the irrigations would lead one to
think it was July.

It wound up with a banquet at the
Ellicott club rooms, largely attended by
representative citizens. What was there
in floral work was well described in a
daily paper and is. I think, more likely
to be correct than the average attempts
of that sort. Joseph H. Rebstock was
the artist, and it did him credit. If
Toronto is ever joined to their island
by a bridge and they have a banquet
before it is built, here is a model for
Mr. Tidy or John Dunlop. or whoever
may be the fortunate one.

"When the guests gathered at the EUicott
Club at S o'clock for the banquet tendered b.v
the City to the visiting committee, they found
on the center-table in the reception room, a
representation of the coveted Grand Island
bridge in flowers. It was about six feet long
and four feet high. The abutments were of
white and pink carnations. The roadway and
approaches on the Buffalo side were made of
roses and carnations and violets and lilies of
the valley with the word "Buffalo" in purple
cording on the approach. The Grand Island
approach and roadway were of pink carnations
with roses and lilies of the valley and the
words "Grand Island" in iiurple cording. The
bridge span was of pink and white carnations.
Two blue and two white incandescent lights
burned, one at each corner of the bridge. The
parapet was trimmed in smilax. A red light
gleamed underneath the bridge and soft green
leaves represented the water and the land.
The House committee admired it greatly and
it certainly was a beautiful embodiment of the
bridge iiroject.

Carnation Society Meeting.

I know of two at least of our towns-
men who will attend the Carnation
Convention in Chicago the 17th. If
there are any New England men go-
ing, we shall be glad to know of the
fact, for we might get aboard the same
train, and there is no better way
for New Yorkers than via the
N. Y. C. & H. R. and Lake Shore.
If the display is anything like the
one in Cincinnati last year, it will
be worth a long journey. We shall
miss the pentrating treble of Mr.
Giesy. and it is to be hoped that
the secretary has found a use for the
domestic piece of furniture presented

to him last year. But if all these things
have failed, the president of the society
is well worth seeing, and so is that city
where growth is unparalleled in the
world's history — Chicago. W. S.

BOSTON.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the meeting of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society last Saturday ap-
propriations for the year were made
and considerable routine business dis-
posed of. At the suggestion of Presi-
dent Appleton. a committee of five was
appointed to give special attention to
the preservation and improvement of
the woodlands of Massachusetts. Seven
applicants for membership in the so-
ciety were duly elected.

At the weekly exhibition Mr. Carl
Blomberg, gardener for Oakes Ames,
exhibited 61 vases of orchids. Among
them were noted Cattleya Trianae in
variety, C. speciosissima. C. labiata,
Laelia harpophylla. L. anceps, Coelo-
gyne cristata, Odontoglossum Roezlii-
alba (a very charming species). Den-
drobium Wardianum, D. Devonianum,
D. crassinode, D. c. Barberianum, D.
nobile. Cypripedium Bellona, C. Calyp-
so Oakwoodensis (a very fine variety),
C. Dayanum, C. Lathamianum aureum,
C. Germinyaiium. C. Lynchianum. and
a fine variety of C. villosum. For this
exhiljit he was awarded first prize.

Wm. Nicholson. South Framingham,
staged 13 vases of carnations and re-
ceived first prize. M. A. Patten.
Tewksbury. showed 16 vases of flowers
that were also very fine, and which re-
ceived second prize. E. A, & W. K.
Wood were awarded a gratuity for two
vases of E. A. Wood and Ferd Man-
gold.

Mrs. E. M. Gill exhibited 13 vases of
cut flowers, among which were On-
cidium flexuosum, Lycaste Skinnerii.
and a variety of clivia. First prize for
violets went to Alex McKay, gardener
to David Nevins, second to W. C. Win-
ter. James Comley displayed 50 vases
of camellias, for which he was award-
ed both first and second prizes.

There was a large and interesting
display of vegetables and quite a num-
ber of prizes were awarded in this sec-
tion.

Correction.

In my report of the carnation exhi-
bition at the flower market I was in
error in stating that the new white car-
nation Genesee was staged by Mr. Wra.
Nicholson. It was sent here by Mr. D.
B. Long, of Buffalo, N. Y.

A Heavy Snow Storm.

During the past week New England
was visited by one of the heaviest snow
storms during nearly 40 years, and
there was considerable damage to
greenhouses by the great weight of
snow on the roofs. Suburban trains
were blocked and traffic in the city was
largely suspended. Practically no flow-

ers reached the wholesale houses from
Monday till Wednesday morning, but
there was no demand to meet as pur-
chasers could not get downtown. War-
ren Ewell, of Dorchester, had one
house cave in, but most of the stock
was saved. M. Aylward, Dorchester,
had two houses badly damaged. It will
take 75 to 80 boxes of glass to replace
the broken lights in the Waban Con-
servatories at Natick. Others who suf-
fered damage were W. A. Bock, of
North Cambridge, and Mr. Dunbar, of
Watertown.

The Market.

Trade has been just about the same
as the previous week. There is plenty
of supply in the shape of Inilbous stuff
which meets with tolerably ready sale.
No alteration in prices this week.

New Store.

Mr. Cohen, corner of Chapman Place
and Bosworth street, has taken an ad-
ditional store on Chapman Place, to be
devoted entirely to the sale of plants.

C. H. J.

WASHINGTON.

An Era in Decorations.

The week past has been an era in the
history of floral decoration entirely un-
surpassed. Never before have so many
thousand yards of smilax. hundreds of
crotons and thousands of orchids and
roses wilted for the glory of effect in
evenings shortened by much cham-
pagne. The most perfect triumph of
the decorator's art was seen last week
at the dinner given by the Secretary of
the Interior and Mrs. Bliss at the Ar-
lington in honor of the President and
Mrs. McKinley. The dining room walls
were entirely concealed by foliage and
clusters of Marguerites and white
azaleas. The center of the room was
a glen of ferns in which trees of pink
roses and lilacs towered fragrantly.
Crescents of purple and green orchids
on mounds of terns and galax, border-
ed the huge circle about the wilderness
of flowers which formed the banquet
table. The social calendar for the com-
ing week shows many dinners and so-
cial events among the diplomatic corps
and will no doubt eclipse the week just
closed.

Among the Retailers.

The retailers report good business.
They have quantities of bulbous stuff
on hand, but roses and carnations of Al
quality are scarce. Of tulips red has the
lead and is most in demand. Azaleas
were never prettier or as well grown
as this season, there being some es-
pecially beautiful specimens in the
windows. Vervaeneana takes the lead
and is in great demand.

Some Cattleya Gems.

There may be seen at present in the
large and valuable collection of orchids
of Messrs. Field Bros, a lovely pure

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white form of Dendrobium Wardianum,
pure white as to sepals and petals;
throat yellow without darli spots, al-
ways noticeable in the type. Several
pieces of the white Cattleya Trianae
may also lie seen, as well as a number
of the choice and beautiful Cymbidium
eburneum.

Prices.

The price list for the weeli: Beau-
ties. $4 to $9; La France. $1 to $3,
Bridesmaids. $2 to $3; Carnots, $3;
Kaiserin, $3; Gates, $1 to $3; carna-
tions, 50 cents per dozen; violets, $1 to
?1.50; tulips, 50 cents; valley, 50 cents;
narcissus, 50 cents; Harrisii, $2 to $3.

The only visible effect left of the
blizzard of last weelv is the great holes
in the coal piles, which look as if a
cyclone had struck them.

Mr. Wm. Clark had a boiler burst,
but Mr. Clark doesn't mind a little
thing like that. He is always equal to
any emergency, and soon bad it going
again. W. H. K.

INDIANAPOLIS.

Club Meeting.

The Febru:iry meeting of the Indian-
apolis Florists' Club was held Tuesday
evening. Feb. 1. Through the courtesy
of the Huntington Seed Co.. the meet-
ings will be held in their office room;
a lot of folding chairs and other sup-
plies were ordered purchased. The at-
tendance was very good. Four new
members were elected, including Park
Superintendent Clyde Powers. The
conduct of several self-styled florists
again came up for discussion, they go-
ing so far as to represent themselves as
representatives of well known houses
when going "crape hunting." This
practice has given rise to serious com-
plaint among some citizens and the
club felt it its duty to take some defi-
nite action. A committee was appoint-
ed to get up a "warning" against ;i fore-
said "crape hunters." It was decided
to inform the press of the club's action
and also to print about 20.000 to 30.000
slips to be distributed where they
would do the most good.

Mr. J. J. B. Hatfield read a very in-
teresting essay on "Why We Venti-
late." As he is a very scientific man,
bis paper was full of new things to the
average florist. The interest shown in
his remarks was very plain, as evinced
by the close attention.

A committee of three aged members
was appointed to draft resolutions and
order a suitable floral emblem on ac-
count of the death of Mrs. Allen Lloyd,
elected one of the first honorary mem-
bers of the state and city societies, as
was also Mr. Allen Lloyd, who died two
years ago. Being the oldest couple that
were ever engaged in the flower busi-
ness in this state, much interest was
felt in them by us ail.

An inquiry by the president showed

that about 10 to 12 members will at-
tend the National Carnation Meeting
in Chicago. There is some complaint
that there is so little information out
in regard to this important meeting.

Notes.

August Schmidt, for many years
with Mr. John Rieman, committed sui-
cide a few days ago. At times very
much inclined toward dissipation, he
is supposed to have committecd the
deed out of remorse.

On Feb. 1 The Bertermann Floral
Co. paid off all notes in full issued by
the late firm of Bertermann Bros.

At Garfield Park two greenhouses,
10x100, have been added for bedding
plants.

Robert McKeand and assistants are
busily engaged getting ready for plant-
ing in all the parks the coming season.

W. B.

ys

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

UITLIATION' WANTED— Cardener, single; in priv-

0 ate place, understands care greenhouses, fruits, vege-
tables, lawns and everl'thing in general: Best of refer-
ences. Address W., Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg.,
New York City.

F<!>R S.AI^E — Large cypress tank holder; ten thousand
gallons of water; good as new, as it has been in-
doors and well painted; only in use 5 years; price, $75,00.
f. o. b., Cincinnati. J. A. Peterson, 105 East 4th St.,
Cincinnati, Ohi<j.

~l^'. ANTED — 1 would like to correspnod with parties
'' who may have I.ihum Harrisii in 4-inch pots.

1 want 300 for April delivery. Name lowest cash price
on same, now. per too. F. N. Haddon, 36 Tyler St.,
Boston, Mass.

/ANTED— A first-class man to take full charge of
' 12 t Ireenluuises near CIncago. ()ne that can pur-
chase one-third or one-half interest preferred. .Address
K. K. K., care Florists' Re\'iew.

WANTED — A tirst-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge. For particulars ad-
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OITU.ATION WANTED- By practical tfonst and
O gardener, private, or commercial, as foreman. A i on
roses, carnations, mums, \'iolets. etc.; 15 years' experience
in this country; Englisli; married; no one Jiorse affair
need answer tliis; state wages, best of references. Ad-
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"l^/" ANTED — I''orenian. on commercial place. Califor-
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unquestionable knowledge of propagating and growing,
both inside and out; competent to take entire charge;
good habits and best of references. .Address "Carna-
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rOK .SAEE— Range of greenhouses, and land for
rent. -Atldress John Leluan, West Foster avenue,
Station X, Chicago.

SITU.ATION W.ANTED- By a first-class florist. 12
years experience in growing cut flowers and g:eneral
bedding plants; age 28; single. Address Florist 100,
care Florists' Re\-iew.

IfdR SAEE OR RENT— New house, with large
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one and one-half acres of planting land; good water and
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.Asbury Park Depot. New York line; rent, S250 per year,
with option of a 5-year lease. Address Owner, care
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POSITION WANTED— By an English florist; i;
years experience in U. S. and Europe; references.
Full particulars to "Hustler," care Florists' Renew.

SITUATION W.ANTED-Ey a florist and gard-
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who can gi-ow carnations, mums, roses, etc. also vege-
tables under glass. .Address -A. H. Clark. Lansdale, Pa.

QITU.ATION W.ANTED-Having managed cut
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position for larger concern by .Aiiril i; Detroit or Cleve-
land prefeiTed. Please correspond with 32 Michigan,
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SITUATION WANTED- As foreman with some
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FOR S.ALE— A first-class florists' refrigerator. Have
changed location and it can not be used in present
place; will sell cheap. .Address J. J. McMaumon, 6
Prescott St., Lowell, Mass.

17'OK .S.ALE— 3,000 square feet of glass, in the state of
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Review.

W .ANTED— A good rose grower, a working foreman
who can grow Beauties; gi\e references. -Address
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^^ cut flowers and plants; also good designer and deco-
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N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED— liy a practical florist and
10 rose grower; specialty on fine roses, carnations, mums.
\'iolets. etc.; good designer; age, 3S, best references. -Ad-
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SITUATION WANTED-.A gentleman thoroughly
^^ understanding e\ery department of the business, seeds,
bulbs, plants and nursen' stock, would like to represent
some good, reliable firm throughout New England,
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QITUATION WANTED— By tirst class rose, carna-
O tion and violet grower; married; reference given
.Address the Muncie Floral Co., Muncie, Ind.

SITLIATION W.ANTED— .As foreman, by all around
man, single. .American; q years' experience, temper-
ate, west preferred. Roses, care Florists' Review.

IITUATION WANTED— A practical, successful
grower desires a position as foreman where fine cut
flowers are desired. Describe place fully when replying.
Nixon H. Gano, care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By a good f;erman gar-
^^ dener, married, small family; was working in whole-
sale places; private place preferred; best of references.
Paul Stoever.75 Ward street. Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED— By young married man,
age 27. who can grow orchids, palms and ferns. .Ad-
dress N.J. A., care United States Exotic Nursery, Short
Hills, N. J.

SITU-ATION WANTED— By an experienced gar-
dener and florist, to take charge of pri\'ate or com-
mercial place; age, 38; married; best of references. Clii-
cago. care Florists' Review.

WANTED, SITU.ATION-Bya florist of 20 years'
V' experience as maker up of designs or general
greenhouse work; verj- best of recomendations. Joe. N.
Lawrence, Ottumwa. la.

SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener;
O private or commercial place; thoroughly competent;
married, .Address B., care H. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, Pa.

WANTED— First-class rose grower: strictly temper-
ate and willing te work; steady place; statet wages
expected and gi\'e references. Hunifeld Floral Co.,
Nintli and Highland a\e., Kansas City. Mo.

SITUATION W.ANTED— First-class grower of
" O roses, carnations, violets, mums, wants a steady situa-
tien .Address Grower, 113, care of Florists' Review

s

Wanted

A good, reliable
Traveling: Sales-
man for the ..•* ^^ ^* ^* .-•* ^* ^

FLORISTS' SLPPLY LINE.

Address S. C, care

FUORISTS' REVIEW.

GREEN HOUSE FOR SALE.

p\"EKVTHIXG in tirst-class condition, and cen-
*- tralh located. Good stock of flowers of all
kinds. Natural Gas and Water Works supply.
Populatiiiu of cit\ ^ iinu

Can "be Boiight at a Barg'aln.
Address. HENRY L. MOORE, Eebanon, Ind.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

FEBRUARY 10, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review*

475

DREER'S

RELIABLE
Flower ^^ PIdnts,

Seeds, '^^^ Bulbs,

Vegetable /'?*^\-;\a

seeds, ^^*|[\'""""«^'

Is

**They're all right ! They caniu from Dieer's'

Our Quarterly Wholesale Catalogue has
been mailed to all florists. If you have not
received a copy we will send one on re-
ceipt of business card.

Here is a short list of Flower Seeds of
exceptional quality for present sowing:
Trade Pkt. Oz.

Aster, Giant White Comet 40 $2.00

Aster, Queen of the Market. white .25 1.00
Aster, Queen of the Market. mixed .Zl .75
Aster, Paeony Perfection, mixed. .30 1.50
Aster, Improved Victoria, mixed. .30 1.50
Aster, Semple's Branching, shell

pink 30 1.50

Aster, Semple's Branching, white .30 1.50
Aster, Semple's Branching, lav-
ender 30 1.50

Aster, Semple's Branching, mixed .30 1.25
Centurea Margaritae, new, large

flowering, white 40 2.00

Heliotrope. Lemoine's Giant 50 6.00

Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta .40 2.00

Mignonette, Machet, select 15 .50

Petunia, Dreer's Single Fringed.. .50
Petunia, Dreer's Double Fringed—

500 Seeds, 75c: 1.000 seeds, 5:1.50.
Salvia, "Bonfire" (Clara Bedman) .50 2.50

Salvia Splendens. fine strain 30 1.25

Verbena Mammoth, scarlet 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, white 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, pink 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, purple 40 2.00

Verbena Mammoth, mixed 40 1.75

Oet a Catalogue and look it over.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.,

PHILADELPHIA, - PA.

SEEDS for Profit
^ isF' Sweet Peas I

X. Wholesale Catalos^ue on application. 7r

■" WEEBER & DON, '^';r,5l,f*;j*jr i

114 Chambers St., New York City, .i)!

Of\ (\(\f\ ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Brides.

AKJ,Kf\JU BridL-smaids, La Francf. Meteor,
H.T sa, Nipiletos. Perles. (5 51.'2.) per KXI.

CARNATIONS. McGowan, Scott, Daybreak, ifi $1.'23
E^er 1(11); $10.iKi per 1000. Bv mail add 10c per 100.

Cash witl

J. J. LAMFEBT

N. King- St., Xenia, O.

BRIGHTON, MASS.

Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country.

Simplicity in Greenliouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

;

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

vm^%^^^'%'%^^m^%^/%^/%^/%^%/^^/%,m^%^%^'%'*^'%^^'%'%^

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS ( New York, Mrs. James Dean, John Young,

FOR 1898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold Nugget.

A complete set. white, dark and liglit pink, scarlet and yellow. A lot of goo.i commercial
varieties. .¥8.00 per <li>7.en; iJlO.OO per 100; S>75.01> per 1000.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. McKinley and Defender, - - - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANrHEMlMS, F. H. Spaulding, ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.

Coleus

ROOTED CUTTINGS

i<*=s .*=ft.<*=i^.<*=a-.«*??.

VERSCHAFFELTII .iiid GOLDEN BEDDER. The finest and cleanest stock
In tile U. .S. \\'rite lor prke^ and Price List No. i.

SEAWAXHAKA GREENHOUSES, Oyster Bay, N. Y.

J. C. Clark. Superintemlt'iit.

\Vm. L. S\v.\n, Proprietor.

476

The Weekly Florists' Review.

PEBHUARY 10, ISflS.

PLANT SHIPMENTS TO MICHIGAN.

In reference to the Michigan law.
printed on page 326 of your issue of
Jan. 13. I mail you a letter from the
"Inspector of nurseries and orchards"
of the Michigan State Bo.-ird of Agri-
culture, which indicates that green-
house plants do not need inspection
when they are laheled as such. The
letter is as follows:

"Lansing. Mich., Jan. 2S, 1S98.

"Mr. E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis.—
Dear Sir: As you have no inspector in
your state, a statement from Prof. E.
S. Goff, of the Experiment Station,
would be accepted. The express and
railroad companies do not have to hold
stock, but only to notify us of the ship-
ment when not properly laljeled. If
you label your greenhouse plants as
such, they would not need the inspec-
tion. Such has been our ruling re-
garding the law."

PLANT INTRODUCTIONS OF 1898.

The undersigned respectfully solicits
from all those introducing or having a
knowledge of the introduction of new
plants to the American trade for the
year 1898. such descriptions and infor-
mation as will be of assistance in mak-
ing up the complete list for the year
which will be published as a part of the
i-ecord of The Society of American Flo-
rists and Ornamental Horticulturists
as was done last year but in a more
comprehensive form. Address. Wm. J.
Stewart. Secretary. 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass.

FREE JACKKNIVES.

An Iowa congressman received the
following pointed communication re-
garding government seeds. "Why
not let up on seeds for a while and
send jackknives? Everybody could use
them, and there would not be so much
waste. In that case radish seed would
not come up poor turnips, and the con-
gressman would be saved much ridi-
cule, which he now often gets."

For Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
ramphli t,
\v rite to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, Ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB &, CO.

KKCi;i\ KK.'^ (IF

Write Us for
Prices.

^ Raffia

No. 63 Pine Street, - NEW YORK.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

TRDSN GOGOS SEED

Cocos Weddeliana, $6.00 per 1000 seeds.

Special quotations on large quantities. We can now otfer a quantity of

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI DORMANT ROOTS

• for tarlv delivery. I year, $5 per 100; 2 year, $10 per 100; 3 year, $15 per 100;
4 year, $25 per 100. j,^., ^^ p^.^ i,^^,

.\SI'.\R.AGUS SPRENGERI SEED; now ready Jl..iO SIO 00

ASP.\RAGUS PLUMOSUS N.WUS SEED; new crop on hand. 1.25 10 OO

C.ANN.\ .A L'STRI.Ai strong, field grown pieces 2.25 20.00

C.ANN. \ IT.\LI.\: strong, field-grown pieces 3.25 30 00

L.ATANIA HI iRHONICA; iseedl, just arrived 33 3 flO

TUBER(.iUS ROOTED BEGONIAS; single to color 2.25 20.00

SIN(,LE MIXED; all colors 2.00 15 00'

DOfBLE MIXED; all colors B.OO 50.00

WRITE US FOR SPECIAl PRICES ON AIL SFBIITG BUI.BS.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., ■^"' V"e^.e^:L'r.;::^'o3'.«:"s;''.'"^-

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if-

ubcrose Bulbs

WELL CURED,
EXTRA FINE STOCK..

DWARF PEARL or TALL DOUBLE, per 100. $1.00: per 1000. $7.50

SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGER QUANTITIES

Gladioli. lj(.-giini.is, I.il. Aur.ttuni :\n>\ ('thrr Suninier Flijwering Bulhs, in lull
assi>rtnu-nt. Scml fur W'lu'Irs^ile List, just issued.

j] W. W. BARMARD* GO., Seedsmen, CHICAGO. |

New American r k v[\t a r

Our Novelties for I.S98 1 , /l 1 1^ /» ^
Finest in the World.... Wlli ' 1 1 l\kJ

Per 12

Duke o( Marlborough. ,i;„k maroon si.oo

Duchess of Marlborough. ,,nly pure pink. . i.oo
Topaz. ,,Tih ahs(.lutely large pure yellow ., ., S.OO

Lorraine, pnik-edged. white; extra fine -t.OO

Maiden"s Blush, very delicate flesh color,. . 2..50

Brilliant. ;i petals yellow, lower one red 4.00

Victoria, pale yellow, spotted pink 8.00

Triumph, velvety scarlet, e.\tra large 3.00

Cuba. l:irgest and finest, gilt edged S.OO

Golden Pearl, nearest approach to double.. . 6.00

uHAMPION, pnsitivelv thefinest scarlet. $3 each

KLONDIKE, goid"."^'^. "."":. ""■"-" $2.50 each

One of each of the above, includ- 0 I Q

ingonePhiladelphia 01^

12 Other Novelties never before

offered for $12.

Philadelphia, tla- bcstcrimsonscarIft.J2.r>0perl2

SEND FOR PRICE LIST OF 250
VARIETIES OF CANNAS.

OUR CANNAS IN FRANCE.

To Messrs. A. Blanc X: Co.

Vour new Cannas of last year sa\e me much satisfac-
tion. Please send me a complete set of your novelties for
iSgS as soon as ready; also 12 more Crimson Giant, etc.
[Signed] Ch. Molin.

Lyon. Fiance. Jan 3, iSgS.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII only 300 plants in .Vindi
Ilut^ ifcadv fur >-inch>. remaining, price. $t
per IL'.

DAHLIAS llpri^esat the last Dahlia Show. 1st
prize Oanlia (best novelty). Gilt Edge. $15 per
inii. Wc iiave all the latest novelties.

GLOXINIAS Best English Sorts. S3 per 100.

CALLAS Spotted Leaf. $ti to $5; Black Callas. $4;
Yellow, $:W per 100; Golden. $2 each; Purple
Fringed. S;ir> per KHl.

A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHU, PA.
NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LOOER. Secretary.

Collections. Credits. Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK.

88e

=88

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose =

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Lultierflrmslrona,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

88=

;88:

Carnations Chrysanthemums

PSew and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of lS9h and l»i)l; as well as the best
standard sorts.
.Address *^-^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

EVERGREENS

Specimens for Pots and Winter Decorations.

Send for Uoscriptlve Catalo^rue ard Trade List-

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co., - PA.

FEBRUARY 10. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

477

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2-iULl] puts. M.OO ptT i.li:>/.

Cash witli (tiUt.

Henry eichholz.

Waynesboro, Pa.

AZALEA INDICA.

Fine, well budtled plants, all the best varieties,

and will make fine plants for Easter Blooming.

10 to 12 inch Crowns, ^50 per dozen.

13 •' lo '• " 5.50

Cinerarias, 5-in. bud and bloom. $1.25 per dozen.

Double Golden Dwarf Marguerite Cuttings,

by mail, $1.50 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale FlorisK. City and Green Sts.. Utica. N. Y.

li> 3 ^!<UBSCRIBERS

r- S'l minded that they will

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materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or j
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ATTENTION !

Contracts made now for Feb-
ruary-March delivery of fresh

...Latania Borbonica Seed.,.

FRESH ON HAND. 100 1000

CocosWeddeliana $0.90 $1M)

Asparagus Fl. Nanus 1.25 lO.dO

Pandamis UtiHs 1.50 12.00

Lalania Borbonica (Feb. 15) 25 1.75

(Price includes delivery.")

CYCAS REVOLUTA.— We are the oldest firm in

import trade h^r them. Take advantage of

special offers on early orders.

Lilium Auratiiiii, Ruhrum. .\lhiim, etc.. Ins K.,

Japan Maples, etc., fur Spring delJverv, Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established 187!< 220 Broadway, New York.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

MUST iiiagniticent Bt-dding and Decora-
tive Plant over introduced; equal to a
Palm in beauty; grows with the rapidity
of the Ricinus; not affected by drouth.
Plants from 4-inch pots, set out 1st June,
attained a height of ten feet, and though
not watered once, remained fresh and vig-
orous during the extreme drouth. Send
for half-tone illustration showing bed of
these plants. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $2.25 per doz. for
S-mch pots: all propagated from a tree
wliich has produced this Fall and Winter
nt2 piumds of its delicious fruit, the largest
utighinu 12'^ pnunds.

TARO PIiANT.— The genuine Sand-
wicli Islands Taro. entirely distinct from
the common Caladium, and a much
grander plant in all respects. $1.00 each.
Ready May l>t Send for Catalogue.
MARTIN BENSON, Dongola, III.

■< .. ^*^:^. WRITE -^^^ W.^

R.&J.FARQUHAR&CO.,

SEEDSMEN.

16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON,

For the Choicest and Best New Crop

FLOWER SEEDS.

NEPONSET PAPER FLOWER POTS,

PURE SHEEP MANURE, and all

Catalogue Mailed Free. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Carnations.
Good Strong Stock at
Bottom Prices. J* ^*

Fr. .111 Sand ur Soil. Ready Now or Later.

Daybreak $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lUOO.

Tidal Wave $1.2.i per 100.

McGowan $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per lOflO.

Wni. Scott $l).7."> per 100; $7.50 per 1001'.

CASH WITH OBOER.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

L.ake Geneva,

Wit

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

478

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

FEBRUARY 10. 1S9S.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Encouraged by the bright outlook-
Violets selling for $3 per 100, for in-
stance—Aitkin & Son have purchased
the Herrick property and will at once
commence tearing down and rebuilding
the same. The land consists of two
acres, situated at a convenient distance
from the center of the city, where the
store is located. Upon the best site Mark
Aitkin will erect his dwelling house.
With barn. etc. Running back will be
the range of 14.000 square feet of glass
devoted chiefly to carnations and vio-
lets, with a house for palms. This will
be, when completed this spring, one of
the snuggest little ranches in New
England.

W. F. Gale I'eports quite a sale at
Christmas and New Year's. Business
has calmed down somewhat, but is very
satisfactory.

Charles Miller has taken to wearing
glasses, although he says they are not
needed to see those grand roses that
A. N. Pierson is shipping him.

\V. M.

LENOX, MASS.

On January 2Sth the Lenox Horticul-
tural Society held its annual ball and
thanks to the committee of arrange-
ments was a very successful affair. The
assembly rooms were very tastefully
decorated with laurel wreathing and
hemlock, with a wealth of bunting, in-
cluding a valuable collection of silk
flags of all nations; it being a very
cosmopolitan affair this was very ap-
propriate.

The following well known Lenox
"craftsmen" were on the committees:
Arrangement, J. F. Huss. E. J. Nor-
man; reception, Geo. Thompson. Alex
McConnaehie. A. H. Wingate, James
R. Paul, E. Jenkins. A. J. Loveless. The
following visitors were present:
Messrs. A. T. Boddington. W. A. Man-
da and W. Marshall, representing J. M.
Thorburn & Co.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very lontr, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, livaliiig' Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in tht- country are lavesting in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'- inch pots. $25.00
iperlOO. In lots less ttian 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders bookt-d now. deli\fr\ Manli ITith, iSils.
Correspoiidenci' si'licitcd,

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Seedlings ^-^ Cions

Of Apple, Cherry,
Pear and Plum .j*

APPLE jRAFTS ^

Low Prices. Send list of wants to

0. S. LAKE, - - Shenandoah, Iowa.

I Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, |

^ WHOLESntE ^

i: FLORISTS SUPPLIES

FLORISTS SEEDS

SPRING BULBS

•i .Ml tile Ifadins v.'trift!fS in Carn.itinn

■S Ror.tixi Cuttings.

^ We are now having a fine lot of Cattleya Trianje. now m stock. $ti per doz.

CiT Flowers.

5

Best varieties of Young Roses in 2^-in. Pots.

Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per lODO $ 7.50

Extra tine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 12.50

Fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 7.50

SEND FOR CATAHKiTE.

'^s Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

45-47-49 Wabash Ave,, Chicago.

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126 DEARBORN STREET,

CHICAGO

L

that we are :it the old
number, VZ6 DearOorn Street.
Write for special quotations
on large orders.

Wholesale Florist.

J

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist..*

The riffht kind i>f stock, psicked In th-' riffht way,
delivered at tbe right ilrae, aud at Ilie right prices.

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

J E. G. AML.IING,

J Wholesale Q^^l Flowers >

5 consignments Sulicitcd. _ Pri.mpt .\ttention '
5 to Sliipping Orders. P

< 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. >

ROGERS PARK FLORAL GO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attenlion.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
Of SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOtk

\ WM. F. KASTINQcrrslLl.>

; — Florist... S

BOXES

A. G. Prince &
Company

Telephone
Main

3208

Agents for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CIT ELOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SLPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

New Model, Practical
Elorists' Delivery Boxes

PS'. LIGHT AND DURABLE 'ii*

Made of Wood .Tnd Limd with Oil Cloth

WRITE FOR PRICES.
125 W. 25th St.,

NEW YORK CITY.

G. MORIN,

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

FEBRUARY 10. 1S98.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

479

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GMIGAGO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

I',, kins; I'.ttr.t l-i ^ III , IMl^,
Subject to Change Without Notice. _

We are headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary Selected Sli.ck per 100, $l.sn-2.00

Extra..: ■■ 3.00—

ROSES.

Beauties, long perdoz., 6.(10 —

mediuni " 3.00 —

short.' '• 1.25—2.00

lirides per 100, 4.00-,s.00

Kaiserin " J[.tH)-.s.0O

.Maids ." 4.tH)— K.flO

Meteor " 4.0O-7.0O

Perles " 4.00-5.00

GREENS.

.'\sparagus ])er string, .60 —

Ferns,

.\diantiim, sliort siipplv. . per 100, 1.00—

I Mmni,.n Fancy per 1000, 1.50—

Smilax per' doz, Sl,25: per 100, 10.00—

IvvLg3vgs ^0 — ~

Galax '.'.'.per l()0Vi5cl,'per 1000, l!25—

Smilax, iWildl:

Parlor Brand per case, 3.75 —

Medium sized " 5.50 —

Large sized " ' .SOO—

Fresh stock always on hand.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per HJO, .7,5 —

.^Ilg^o^ette per lHinLiiof25, .50 —

(.alias per doz.. 1.50 —

Harrisii " 1.50—2.00

Romans per 100, 2.00— 3 .00

Paper White Narcissus " 3.00 —

Valley " 2.00—4.00

Violets " .75—1.00

Tulips " 3.00-5.00

Daffodils •■ 4.00—

Freesia (e\tra select, stiff stem, fin-
est in market. I 3,00—4,00

.Ml otlier si-asonahle stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Above prices are for good stcck. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

ASTERS, VERBENAS
AND PANSY SEED

Traiiffauts P;L'uny-FluWLTL-d rcrftctinn in bcpa-
Tate colors: pure white, Hglit blue, rose and white,
and bright red. K oz., 50c.; 1 oz., $1.50; or 1 oz.
■of the four colors for ?5.00.

Prnicess or Snow Ball (Aster), pure white, ^i oz.
75c.; 1 oz., $2.50.

Mammoth Verbena; 100 colors, mixed. Ji oz.,
■30c.. 1 oz.. 51.00.

Mittings" Pansv, large flowering, choice. % oz.,
$1.00; 1 oz.,$4.00.'

.... PLANTS....

Alternanthera, Aurua Nana, and 1\ Major. V4

inches, strong. $1M per liH); $15, (HI per 10(H).
800 Robin Hood Carnation Cuttings, spare, strong
and healthy; large scarlet at $100 per 1(H).

500 Mrs Chas. Duhme. at $t.O(lper ICO

500 C. A. Dana, at 4.(H)

■2000 \Vm. Scott, at $1.00 per 100. $7.00 per 1000.
5000 Coleus, 20 choice bedders, 2K inches, at $l.i)0

per 100.
Lvcopodium Denticulatum. 2}4 inches. $2.00 per
100.

Our Growers* Trade List Now Ready.

The Morris Floral Co.,

MORRIS, ILL.

rDRMS

In fine assortment, from 2'^ incli
pots, 53.00 per 100; 527.00 per i.ooo.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Two Superb Carnations

These are a continuation of our fine *>
varieties — equal to Triumph. Jubi-
lee, Flora Ilili, for commercial
purposes — You want good sized
flowers, freel\' produced. Send lor
descriptions." $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000

FLORA HILL^ ''^:;::sJ;^S^};^!::!:i^^: $5 per lOO, $40 per I.COO
E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.

PSYCHE AND
PAINTED LADY

30,000 DAHLIAS.

llefore ordL-riiiL; yrmr n.ilili.i .stmk, hu sure
and sL-ncI fttr my Catakiyuc.

TRADE 1<^^U.-^^ ^'^^'^^

PALMS

AN D

EERNS

The Largest Stock of
PlanU in the West.

708 N.Halsted St. Chicago

Novellies and standards of the best quality and at the
lowest prices. Stock cruarantet-'d tviie tu name.

Bo»382. W.W.WILMORE, Denver, Colo.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Thrysanthemims.

STOCk PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson, Montmort, Ivori', Honnaffon, J. Jones,
W'anamaker, Perriii, Queen, etc. all ?3.oo per i.oo; 50c
per doz. A fine collection (Ostrich Plumes, $1.00 per
doz.; ^5.00 per 100. ( )rder tiow. Cash i>Iease.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL,
67 Merrimac St., - - Lowell, Mass.

480

The Weekly Florists* Review.

FEBRUARY 10. 189S.

BROOKLINE, MASS.

"I never did so much business on
paper as during the past year," re-
marked James Quinn. All gilt-edged,
but there's the rub, and it rubs some
of the craft pretty hard. too. Mr.
Quinn did a big thing in putting in an
extra house of the Boston fern. There
has been a large if not a larger de-
mand for it than in previous years.

Miss Vass had ii fine lot of poinset-
tias. Some by actual measurement
from tip to tip were IT inches across.
T. O'Connor, of Providence, had the
largest number I have seen in the east,
but these were the finest.

P. E. Palmer was an unwilling pro-
secutor of his former clerk, who has
just been committed to serve a sen-
tence of five years for forging Mr.
Palmer's name to a check. Mr. Palmer
had previously overlooked several less
serious acts upon his promise to re-
form. This happened at an unfortu-
nate time, when business was excep-
tionally heavy, holiday trade with him
being the largest on record.

M. B. Bunker disposed of 10,000 vio-
lets alone, by actual count, at his
stands at the Parker House and the
new palatial Hotel Touraine. While it
could not be called a violet Christmas.
Beauties, those which Philadelphia can
grow, went fast, with carnations in
their wake.

Azaleas grown by W. W. Edgar sold
like hot cakes. He and Mr. Becker
made a good double team, with Edgar
slightly ahead in size and numlier.
quality about the same. Mr. Edgar has
a grand batch of longJHorums foi- East-
er— two houses full. Among them are
about 100 pots with seven and eight
strong plants in a pot. How did you
do it? Of course there were some dis-
eased, but they are "out of sight."
Ferns are being studied here. I noted
particularly a bed of Adiantura cune-
atuni, cut over for holiday trade,
throwing up another crop of higher
fronds. Hydrangeas, acacias, rhodo-
dendrons are. with azaleas, looking
fine, with promise of being just right
at Easter.

Lilacs will not he overlooked. Fred
Palmer will force quite a number for
his store. Even if they do not sell as
plants the flower is useful and
highly fragrant, especially the kind
Mme. Legraye. pure white; can be
forced early, with plenty of foliage.

W. M.

WILKESBARRE, PA.

Ira G. Marvin has what might be
termed a crystal store, having the
whole panelled with plate glass mir-
rors. The effect is very striking and
one seldom sees one's self so many
times at once as in such a place. It is
a Mecca for the gentler sex. Fine stocks
are always kept on hand, supplied by
additions made recently to the green-
house plant.

W. M. Eldridge & Co. intend adding
two houses to their plant. Business is
reported by Mr. Humphrey as being
very good. - W. M.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 WABASH AVENUE.
Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL.

Full Line of Wire Work.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPKONG

EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

GRADL

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Mi-dlQVER

Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Write for Prices on....

....Rose and Carnation Rooted Cuttings.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS.

We can fill nil < nlcrs on short notice with all leading varief ies
of Rosf y and Carnations. We are headquarters for tine AMEHI-
CAN BEAUTIES. Give us a trial and eonvince yourself.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

ttc. For the Garden and Greenhouse.

Sue advertisement this paper Dec. 2, page 57

ALBERT J. BALER, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Conslg'nnients Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
B. Ii. MICMEL»=/*.^^^

1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

C. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write fur cataktyue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO,

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

riNE BOSES-Shippcd Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

FEBRTARY 10. 11^9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review,

481

^.:":^

AMERi,

'^riE6

u,:

^''' ^

S^

|5?$l^:

hi.*'

* 66WABAS/1AV£.,C/i/CAG0.

Rooted Cuttings.

We are booking orders now for the following Rose
and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We
guarantee all Cuttings to be in first-class condition
in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them. Send in your orders now.

Roses.

Brides

Bridesmaids

Meteors

La France .

$1^

Per Hundred.

Do not write for other kinds
for we do not grow tfiem.

We shall have abundance of nice
plants later in the season.

Asparagus Plumosus, a tL^.

Garnations.

Per Hundred

Triumph $3.00

Daybreak 1.50

Wm. Scott I.OO

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook 1.50

Rose Queen 1.50

Per Thousand

$25.00

12.50

7.50

12.50
12.50

Smilax, lOc a string.

BASSETT & WASHBIRN,

Greenhouse and Residence,

HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store . 88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

482

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

FEBRUARY 10, 189S.

NEW YORK MARKET.
Week Ending February 5th, J898.

Am. Deaut>', fanc\', extra, lung stt^m,

each 50c to 65c

Am. Beauty, extra, each 25c to 40c

Am. Beauty, culls and ordinary, per

100 3.00 to 10.00

Brides, 1st, per 100 4.00 to 8.00

Brides, 2d, per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Bridesmaids. Ist. per 100 5.00 to S.OO

Bridesmaids, 2d. per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Meteors. 1st, per 100 6.00 to 8.00

Meteors, 2d, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Testouts, 1st, per 100 6.00 to 8.00

Testouts, 2d. per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Morgans. 1st. per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Morgans. 2d, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Cuslns. 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Cusins, 2d. p^r 100 2.00 to 4.00

Perles, per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Carnations, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Carnations, fancy, per 100 3.00 to 6.00

Valley, per 100 1.50 to 2.{t0

Roman Hyacintlis, per 100 75 to 1.50

Harrisii, per 100 8.00 to 10.00

Violets, per 100 40 to .75

Paper white Narcissus, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Cattleyas. per 100 25.00 to 35.00

Cypripediums, per 100 8.00 to 10.00

Tulips, per 100 2.00 to 5.00

Von Sions, per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Smilax. per 100 6.00 to 10.00

Asparagus, per 100 50.00

Purple Lilac 75c to $1.00 per bunch

White Lilac $1 per bunch

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New York letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR-
KET.

Market has changed but little during the
past week. Stock still continues scarce. Al-
most any price at times could be obtained for
flrst-class Maids and Brides, nor does relief
seem immediate. There is no doubt but that
there is an immense crop of buds in sight,
but the weather does not favor their develop-
ment.

Old timers state that the last few weeks
have made history and all agree that not for
six years past has^there been so long a con-
tinued period of shortage and a uniformity of
price at as high a notch.

Bulb stuff has come to the rescue nobly and
the combinations tulips have gone through with
continues in short supply, though the little to
have been a revelation to many. Adiantum still
be had while short in stem is good in quality.
Violets show a stiffening in price, that is,
■while quotations remain about the same. Tlie
bulk of receipts are cleared out at list prices.

It is a matter of importance to know that
fern dealers east report stock of fancy com-
mon ferns to be lower at present than for sev-
eral years past at this season. Those having
contracts at reasonable rates probably have
good reason to congratulate themselves.

DRACAENA GODSEFFIANA.

This new dracaena is now being of-
fered by Sander. The foliage is de-
scribed as a deep, polished green, heav-
ily spotted and splashed with creamy
white. The engraving, which is from
a photograph, shows a very handsome
plant, and it is said to be as tough as an
aspidistra.

TROY, N. Y.— Mr. Jas. A. Fraser, for-
merly traveler for the Lovett Co., Lit-
tle Silver, N. J., is now with the firm
of Young & Halstead, seedsmen, this
city. Young & Halstead are the suc-
cessors of tlie Morrison & Westfall Co.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

5.000 plants of the above for sale in good con
dition. 2K-in. pots at $1.00 per 100; 3'<-in. pots
at $S.OO per KXI; "i-in. pots at $t.i.00 per IfKI.

WM. E. DOYLE,

(Formerly 1509 Cambridg^e Street.

Hovey's.) Cambridgeport, Mass,

FIRST-CUSS

Flowers

INAN> VARirn AND
QIANTITY.

1

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, M^W YORK.

.J

2^14^14 Judiow^f

.^^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

IVIacDONALD $t MclVIANUS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

iA^TVT. C. SmiTH

''°''%r"»oZt ttiboicsaie
souJ°^S florist

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONa DISTANCE 'PHONS 5008 A.

Our centnil location enablo.s us to rill out-of-
town orders at .short notice.

ALM

D

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

|J.L SCHILLER, 404 E, 34, New York
ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED!

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

.^7' "'-' I"''' 1 .ouo: -,oou Kits, -'^^b.oo.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New RochelJe, NewYork.

Xi-w \'"rk ( iftice, 409 Fifth Avenue.

5 (inn Cmilav From tlMs, bv mail. .'iOc per
(UUU OlIlllaA 1110. ft per l.tJOO; from 2-inch
pots. $1.. "ill per 10O.$13per 1.000: from3-inch pots. |3
per UHl. Send ftir samples. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J.

Always mention the Florists' Review w^hen
writing advertisers.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

lietween Hrn;ulway ami Sixth Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

GALAX LEAVES and

LEICOTHOE SPRAYS— SzE*'"

CM all wli.ilrsak- rit.ri^ts-or write the intro-
duccr {<,)r irw satupK-s and information.

HARUN P. KELSEY,
1150 Tremont Building. - BOSTON, MASS.

FEBRUARY 10, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists" Review,

483

EVELINA

Send for lllustrdted and Descriptive Price List of Evelina
and Other Novelties.

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. ^ ^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

R. WITlfRSTAETTER, Sedamsville, a

iliuiiiiL.iiiiiuiiiii:

iiiMiiiiniiir!iiL:iiiii:;iiiniLiii|li

Hot=Bed

Sash.

Tenons white-lcided. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cyjiress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows lo in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " 8 in. ^ "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, pV in. thick.
Delivered Prices

g Quoted on application. State size

g and quantity wanted. No order

p too small to receive careful atten-

B tion, and none too large for our

H facilities.

p LocKLAND Lumber Co.,

g Lockland, Ohio.

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llltillilDjIIPIIillllllllilllir

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..PALMS..

Areca Lutcsccns, Cocos Wcddcliana,
Kentias Bclmorcana and Forstcriana
and Latania Borbonica.

I-'mt jirici.-^ scf page tl:*. j;in, 'J'tli,

JOSEPH HEACOCK |

Wyncotc, Phila., Pa.

■ ^

Rooted Cuttings ^^^^^"^

blue tluwers of encirnious size. Tlie greatest im-
provement of the age in this popular flower. 40c.
per doz. bv mail, $1.50 per 1(K) liv express. Petu-
nias, double. $1.25 per 100. Petunias, double, 2^-
inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Harrisii Lilies, surplus
stock, iust right fcir Easter, in -'>'. ami ti-inch puts.
( lilt of pnts ?is.(io per KHI.

WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. Bro okiyn, N. Y

..DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS..

:;'^

^^

■^^

m

a' |( )!< tliirt\-tive years
wr have made a
specidlty of the
PETUNIA. Tins year

W'- again uffer a set of fif-
tirii varieties, unsurpassed
■ itJier in this countrv or
.ihrnad. The plants are'well
<-tablislied in three inch
[Hits, full of vigor, and will
lurnish quantities of cut-
tings in a short time.

Tiiese plants must not he
I'tmparei] in price with
[Milted cuttings or plants
ju^t potted off. The set is
composed of the finest col-
ors, especially suited for
the retail trade. SI. 00 per ,
doz., S8.00per 100. The set
of fifteen varieties for SI. 2iJ. '

Double Fringed Petunia Seed, dur own saving, Tfic. per 500 seeds; $1.50 per 1000 seeds.

HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, pa.

Facts more eloquent
than words,
C. S. A. awards highest
of the year.
New York 95 points.
Boston 94 points.
Chicago 93 points.
Philadelphia 89 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Fiiiladelphia shows,
and certificated
wherever shown.
The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom.
Price, 50 cents each,
5-i.iH) per dozen,
5-1' IHI pt-r hundred,
Si-'.o.fH) nt-r thousand.
Ready tor delivery
March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison. N. J.

PEACOCK'S
''wfnning DAHLIAS.

ALL THE NEWEST AND BEST VARIETIES.
Wm. Agnew, intense red, 74i in. across. Clifford
W. Bruton, purest vellow. 6% in. across. 36
1st prizes. Three dozen. Sti 1st prizes.
Largest and Finest Cnllectinn in America.

300,000 Field Roots. 1000 Varieties.

NOTE.— Uur Dahlias have been e.xhibited in com-
petition with all the leading growers and always
carried off first honors.

Our 1898 illustrated descriptive Trade List con-
taining 24 pages, many new illustrations and
accurately describing all the newest and best
varieties, will be sent to all who received our 1S97
list without application.

Send f(.ir it before purchasing elsewhere.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

A few thousand. Dormant Scions of Bridea
and Maids at $1 per 100. Also fnll de-
tailed description of onr successful
and inexpensive methods of grafting-
sent by mail for 25c. Address

F. E. PALMER, Brooklinc, Mass.
STANDARD

FLOWER POTS..

In any quantity, anil of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

w.

station M, N. C.

H. ERNEST,
WASHINGTON, D. C>

484

The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY XO,

LONDON, ONT.

An Exciting Election.
The London Horticultural Society
held its 31st annual meeting on Jan. 19.
It was no love feast, as the operations
of this society are in name only, it be-
ing used as a stepping stone to the
Western Fair Association, and being
practically the nucleus for that associa-
tion. Considerable enthusiasm was
manifested in the election of officers,
particularly when politics were intro-
duced. Everything went smoothly un-
til it came to the election of first vice-
president. Each party had come pre-
pared to elect their man, neither party
objecting to the mode of procedure un-
til the scrutineers rendered tlieir deci-
sion, then a first-class row started.
The chairman was unequ.-il to the oc-
casion, and at one time it loolved as if
a free fight would talie place. During
the confusion the balance of officers
and board of directors were re-elected.
They immediately adjourned and tlie
defeated party then held a meeting and
elected a set of officers and board of di-
rectors to suit their political slate.
Writs have been issued to set aside the
election and in all probalnlity a costly
law suit will be the outcome.

Messr. Gammage & Sons Entertair.

Messrs. Gammage & Sons entertain-
ed their employes to a supper on the
3rd inst.. some twenty sitting down to
a well laden tal)le. After doing jus-
tice to the good things provided short
speeches were in order, when Mr. H.
Taylor, in a few brief words, presented
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gammage with a
Ijeautiful marble clock as a token of
the esteem in which they are held by
the employes.

The weather, well, the weather man
has been around here, too; 12 degrees
below is the coldest recorded, but that
•with a strong wind is cold enougli to
suit most florists.

Trade still continues good, using up
everything as fast as it is offered.

Mr. F. Dicks will shortly retire from
the management of the London Floral
Co. W. G.

...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years.

OKI ^ I r^ n pure pink, no trace of purple,
I^CIL^M rust proof, perfectly healthy,
good grower, continuous producer, blooms of
largest size.

Rr r^ I A ^ K CT bright red. of largest
LLI JM^r\L I si2e.heaUliy.no rust.

continuous prodiiCL-r, liuig stitf stems, never l.>urst-
ing calyx.

$10.00 Per Hundred.

•Orders booked now to be shipped in rotation as fast as
rooted.

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

SIMMONS'

-CARNATION

Mrs. 8. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence thnn we did Portia, Silver Spray.
Tidal Wave, Daybreak. Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as great
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calyx and extra strong and
long stem. Color a Ijeautitul soft shell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in rotation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price. $10,00 per 100; «7d,00 per 1000.

Geraniums.

Md. Bruant. Md. Jaulen, Fleure Poitevlne, J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier,
2'4-ln. pot plants, $,=).00 per 100. Rooted cuttings, *3.00 per 100; JU5.00

per liiut). Our superb stock of all the finest sorts, ^^.i-in. pot plants, named, $25.00; unnamed,

Ko.tH) per IIKM. Rooted cuttings, J13.,io per 1000.

riif-lica.;ic A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early
I U<.,ll3ia9. bloomers, $3.00 per 100.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Oiir Price List describes many other fine plants.

Send for it.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio. |

III III III III W III M^

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. ^ Ciirysantiiemum Pennsyivania.

Undoubtedly the best Pmk Carnation in com-
merce and certainly the most prolific bloomer, '
perfectly healthv and of vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now ready. Si.Oi) per KHl; S35.00
per 1000. Come and see this Carnation growing.

The finest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
5r>.00per do?.; S35.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000.

HUGH GRAHAM

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY !

A Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. 15th,
$10pcr 100,$75pcr 1000. Send for descriptive list of
Firefly and fifteen otficr novelties of 1898, as well as
Wfffmmfm'fmmVmmmm'mmR '**'"" varieties of '97; also older standard varieties.

Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

SMILAX1

A. J. BALDWIN. Newarit. Ohio.

FINE STRINGS
2I-2CENTS

Carnations

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

:>

Rooted cuttings of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
rri — ^^

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

FEBRUARY 10, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review,

485

ROOTED CUniNGS.

ROSES.

Bridesmaid 1 $1.50 p.r llKl,

Brides 1 $12.50 jur llKKl.

Perles I. Cultings.

lia France ( Fine rose plants from

Meteors S^-^-inch pots ready

Kaiserin Fi-!iruary l.ith.

CARNATIONS.
William Scott
Mrs. Tliompson

^fd^aYwa^-e"^ 810° I" ' "'"

lorua »7-50 v-r UUK

Iiizzie McGouraii

Koliinoor

Plora Hill $4 i- i H"' $35 per lOiX).

Huinia Woclier ,

Meteor

Goldfinch , $1.50 i^-r 100.

Lizzie Gilliert $12.50 i>.t 1000.

Harrison's White

Bridesmaid

Nivea $3 1^1 imi, $25 per 1000.

Jubilee . $2 p> r un* $15 p.-r Um.

No order (nr Ir^- ili.m liiii i>t <<w- \ ,inti \ actcpteil.

REINBERG BROS.,
5r Wabash 4\enue, - - - CHICAGO.

POR THE TRADE ONLY.

TKAUE ,^^P^^C<^3^ MARK

We import all kinds of Japanese Bulbs
Plants and Seed, and have our own Nurse-
ries and Farms in Japan. We expect large
shipments of Lilium Auratum, L. spec.
album, rubrum Melpomene, Cycas stems
and Maples. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

N'm. i_^ Broadway,
New York.

Nil. 3 N.ikaiiiura,
Yokohama. Japan.

I Seed Stores and |

I Flower Stores |

^ Can profitably handle our «■

g ' Packages of Plant Food. 5:

g Attractive, take little v"« J* ^

3 shelf room. Valuable i.'* 5;

5 booklet free. Good profits. !;

I The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. =;

Clifton Springs, N. Y.

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f

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

specialties: ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).- Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN'YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer). Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
iSwayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock).
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S07 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100..
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

UFAYETTE, IND.

New Pink
Carnation

Mrs. Frances Joost

Seedling from MoGowan x Wm. Scott; tested for four years. It i< of an exceecllni{ly pleasing
color and proved itself an early and most piolitlc bloomer. It makes in a .short time a tine bushy
plant, and has the form and habit of what carnation men say make an ideal plant. Positively free
from rust. The stem is strong and heavy enough to carry the large flower erect without tying of
any sort. Calyx perfect; never bursts, 'it is agood keeper and a good shipper. You will make no
mistake by trying a few. All orders flUed in rotation, As the sale of the stock of this Carnation
will be limited, it is advisable to order early if y<iu want any. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Price, $2 per doz.; SIC per 100; $75 per lOOO.

t'usli «itli Order.

C. BESOLDj IVIINEOLA, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.

KATHLEEN PANTLI^D UTAr

Is a nnicli more ^iiilistantial flower tlian Davbreak; color a shade or two darker, and entirely rust proof.
Can be seen at N'auKlian, McKellar & Winters.m's, Cliirago, ,-verv Wcdnesdnv and Saturday.

PRICE $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, $75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Correspondence solicited.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne, Ind.

BEGONIAS. ,,.„

.$3.00
. 2.00
. 8.00
. .i.OO
2.00

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE .* DESIGNS

and Dealers in

..FLORISTS' i- SIPPLIES

Rianifolia, 2h inch

Alba Picta. 2% inch

M. de Lesseps, 4 inch

Argentea Guttata, 4 inch . . ,
Argentea Guttata. 2\i inch .

Rex (in variety). 8 and 4 inch 6.00

Standard VarietifS. 2'2 inch 2.00

Stock sure to please. Casli with order.
GEO. L. IWILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Live sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc.. $1.35 per bbL

Sphagnum Moss ^iflS'lTblVe^s'S.''

Ppjll. SI. 30 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Z. K.

SPARTA.

JEWETT & CO.,

WISCONSIN.

Always mention the FlorlSts' R e V i e W when writing advertisers.

486

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

FEBRUARY 10. 1S9S.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, lA.

During a recent visit to Council
Bluffs I was mucti attracted by the
Ijeautiful stores of J. F. Wilcox and Mc-
Pherson & Reed, which are located on
the most prominent street of the city.
After visiting the stores, which are a
pride to the owners as well as to the
city, we took a stroll to the green-
houses. Both establishments are close
together and well situated for green-
house purposes. Stopping at Mr. Wil-
cox's houses first, I must say his place
is a model florist establishment. His
range of new houses are all filled with
the leading varieties of roses and car-
nations, and are in as good a condition
as I have ever seen, especially his
American Beauties, which are a pride
to the owner as well as to his help.

I next visited the houses of McPher-
son & Reed, where I found their ele-
gant place in perfect condition. Their
stock shows up in excellent shape,
their Meteors being especially fine.
Also an elegant bunch of Lilium Har-
risii and callas. Both parties were very
much pleased with their holiday trade,
and look for a big increase in business
this season on account of the Trans-
Mississippi Fair. J. J. H.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Trade iu cut flowers the past two
weeks has been very good, especially
so in funeral work, all having lots to
do. The man with glasses seems to
have lost his hold. Stock is very
scarce, especially American Beauty.

Plant trade is exceedingly good, aza-
leas, cyclamens and freesia going very
nicely with now and then a palm and
an araucaria.

The new license ordinance, taxing
greenhouses $25 a year, is going to be
defeated If possible. A few of the
craft here are well up in politics and
those headed by E. F. Brown (who
may run for alderman himself in the
spring election) are getting an ordi-
nance into the council to save us each
?25, and we all live in hopes.

Geo. M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, in
town for the first time in six weeks, re-
ports demand far in excess of supply.

S.

TheWM. H. MOON CO.

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring 1898. an immense stock of
DECIDtOlS TREES, EVERGREENS,
FLOWERING SHRIBS and VINES

In great %'ariety, of all sizes. We note especially

])?. "110 Dahlias, whole roots,
lo.iw'u Anipelopsis Veitchii.
lO.Otiu Clematis Faniculata.
20,000 Wichuriana, Crimson Rambler and
Frairie Roses
500 Actinidia Polyg-ama, new climber.
5.000 Eng-lish Ivy, Icini; tops.
25,000 Honeysuckles, Matrimony Vines,

Wistarias, etc.
100.000 California Privet, I and 2 years.

Trade List on application. Correspondence solicited.

...IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

riorists' Supplies

CYCAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES,

WHEAT SHEAVES, our specialty. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS,

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entirely new.

Prices on Application.... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
BEFORE DECIDING On Inal Novelties, Learn All About.

yf^'^WZ'H COMMERCIAL WHITE

"^ ^CARNATION '^

/iNYBOOY CAM

GROW IT.

DAri'LB.LOriG. SALESAGEMT

BUFFALO.M.V.

ILLUSTRATED PRICED CIRCULAR, WITH FULL DETAILS, FREE.
APPLY TO ABOVE ADDRESS

KUOP^DIKE'^°"'^'ll1„urDoor.
GERANIUMS KTHWii in soil in tiats. ruadv to

shilt into :^in. pots. $15.(.H) per 1.IKM>. S. .A. Nutt.
Beaute Poitevine. Mrs. E. G. Hill, \'an Dale and
Robt. Brett: the same in 2'^-in. pots. S2U.(X) per
l.OOl). Standard sorts, such as Double Grant,
Bruantii, La Fayette, La Favorite, Le Pilot, Glorie
de France. Hoff Beach, Wonder, Mrs. j. M. Gaar.
lules Ferry. Centaureau. and others. $12. W per
1,000; in 25^ in. pots. $18.(N) per 1000. Mountain of
Snow, I n 2'^-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. Mme. Salle-
rni. in flats. $1.*3 per 1IH>; SlO.Of) per KKX).

DOUBLE PETUNIAS. Dreer's strain, from
flats Jl-.'iUper liHi. JIJ iM) jM'r 1(H}0.

ROOTED CUTTINGS. Vincas. variegated.
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Antheniis Corona-
ria. Double Golden Marguerite, SI. 50 per 100.
Salvia Splendens, $1.00 per 100. Coleus, assorted.
2-inch pot. $15.00 per 1000; rooted cuttings. $4.50
per 1000: C. Verschatteltii. Golden Queen. SlS.OO
per 1000; rooted cuttings. Jfi.OO per KXH).

Ageratum, blue and white. 75c per 1(X). $fi.00 per
10(X). Fuchsias, the standard sorts. $1.50 per 100.
$12.00 per 1000. Feverfew Little Gem, $1.00 per
100. $9.00 per lOOO. Selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash to accompany all orders.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

GOOD STOCK ! !

Lily of the valley

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

RcHitfd Cuttings of Carnation, McGowan. Silver
Spray, \Vm. Scott. Tidal Wave and Albertini
Rose Queen. Si per loo: S8 per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties. Si. So per loo;
Si=. per I.ooo.

Fuchias Heliotrope, Ageratum Dwarf, Salvia
Splendens and Odorata, Feverfew. \'erbena.
Sweet Alyssum, Giant and Tom Thumb, Cobea
Scandens, 8oc per loo; S8 per i.ooo.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si-5o per
loo; S12.50 per i.ooo.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasmmoides. Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. S2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, Soc per 100; S7
per I.ooo. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major 4j^-inrli strong plants. Sio
per 100; SSo per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

October

Struck

Carnations p"r;

pots. Mrs. S. A. .S'orthwav, 110
pt-r 100; Fh-ra Hill. Mrtpledale,«5 per 100;
l>«yl*re;>k, 81.^ per lOiK); Lizzie MeUowiin. SlliperHMK);
Kose ^^iiteii, tine for suiiinier cuttinp.»Ht per 1000.

UCidillUilio Heteranthe. %^'^ per lOOU. Mad. Bruant,
M- Alplioiise Kicard. Fleur Poi'evine. W per IW; Mrs.
Verkins, Surprise. Duehesse de Maille.W per 100; Rose,
82.50 perlOO. M,id. Salleroi (2-in.).8-.;o per 1000.

(iENISTA RACEMOSA. 4 in , tine stock. $10
per inn. Snu k .\ Xm. 1. Terms Cash,

CARL HAGENBLRGER, West Mentor, Ohio.

Geraniums.

2^ in. in best named varieties; in fiats in best
named varieties: rooted cuttings of Geraniums,
Heliotrope. Salvia, Petunia. Coleus, etc., grown
only on contract. Write fur prices.

GEO. W. GASK1LL,

212 North Tod Avenue, - Warren, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing
advertisers.

FEBRUARY 10, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

487

ri>OWER POTS

Now is the time to get
your Spring supply.

-. M \.,t-i\ g^

ELLI& A BOLLWORTH 4,

CC. poLLWonrn-,

Q 2 In

2!4

ch

Special Prices on Larg^e
Quantity or Car Load
Lots. ^^ J* >* o* ..*

SAUCERS.

ri;iin nr 1-'.hil\ Saucers,
4 Inch Saucers, per 100 $0..")(l

Per 1000

83.50

4.00

i in rose.. 4.50

.i.OO

B.OO

STANDARD POTS

Il.'li;!:! .111.1 «iilth inside
Per KXKI

4 Inch $ 7..50

5 " 12.a)

H " m.50

7 " 43.(K)

S " HO.IXI

Per 100

« Inch I 7.00

10 •■ S.75

12 '■ 1.-^.00

15 '■ 40.00

17 ■' 00.00

1.00
1 2ri
2^00

9 Inch Saucers, per 100 $2..')0

10 ■■ ■■ " 3.00

12 '• ■■ per doz 70

15 •• '■ ■■ 1.50

17 " " " 2.00

FERN DISHES.

iK.irtliriitt.ui- i

6 Inch Fern Dishes, per 100 $3.00

7 •■ •■ ■■ ■■ 3.B0

S 4.20

10 6.00

12 8.00

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Experiences
^Carnations

The next number ready March
1st, will be cuhural as ^vell as
descriptive, and sent free to all
applicants ■.* ■.< •.•« ■.* J* ■,'* -M

I Guarantee all Cuttings sent out and otter a
Special Guarantee to all buyers of

PbORA NIUU and THR MPM.

ALBERT M. HERR, - Lancaster, Pa.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

S-^"^^ Correspondence
-' Solicitedv?*

SUMMIT, - - N. J.
...CHEAP FOR CASH...

Vinca VarieSata, Duz. lUO

4-inch pots, e.xtra strong $1.00

Canna Mad. Gro^y.

Strong divided routs S2.00

Amaryllis Johnsonii,

(.;ood blooming hulhs 125 10.00

Richardia Alba Maculate,

2J^ to 3 inches diameter, extra.,. 3. .50

2 to 2}^ inches diameter, good.. .. 3.00

H. T, & A. H. FUNNELL Huntington, N. Y.

OARNATION, tlUrKCJ^

The largest bright-ricli Crimson yet
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send For Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa.

. . 5000 Rooted Cuttings Sold and Delivered of

TAil>BY'S

New Scarlet Carnation

■. »s'iV»)'i'r»)'it»)':E>»5';

Wellesley.

The most brilliant colored and Pnilihc Carnation of the d.iy. In-
ei|ualled for constitution and habit of growth, stem and calyx, flowers
measurins; from two to two and one-half inches across. It is endorsed
In- the leadini; Boston Florists. The blooms sold for eight dollars per
liiiiiilred, w licilesale, at Christmas.

ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY.

Price, $2 per doz.; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000.

POR SAUB 01Nl>Y BY

J. TAILBY &SON,

Wellesley, Mass.

J.J.4.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.AAAJ.AAJ.J.J.AJ.J.J.J.J.Ji.AJ.J>.4.AJL4.<f

a

HEY^RE BIRDS ^^

HEADQUARTERS FOR

DOVES

See that my signature is
stamped on e\'eri' Dove.

203 Summit Ave., JERSEY CITY, \. J.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

\vtii.li'~nlf tzvi'wrr uf C'miiatinns and Small Ferns.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

New— Mayor riusree.Vktur and Flora HIM. per 100.
$.=i.O»K per 1(HK1, $lii.iH); Jubilee and Emma Wuoker. per
KX). $3.(10, per liMH), $i5.tM); Meteor aud Tidal Wave, per
liMi, $-,>.iMi. per KKHI. $15, (HI; Scott, Davbreak. Albertlnl,
Alaska aud Puritan, per Khi. $l.,^u. per liHHi. $12-00.

All well rooted. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded.

When writing advertisers mention Florists' Rev ew.

Rooted v^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Carnation Cuttings ^

Lizzie McGowan. $l..'iO per IIKI; Uavbreak. $2.00
per 100; \Vm. Scott, $1.-50 per 100; .Mbertini, $150
per 100; .Alaska, $1,00 per 100; Bridesmaid, $2.00
per KKI; Rose Queen. 1.50 per IIKI

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Terre Haute, Ind.

488

The Weekly Florists' Review*

FEBRUARY 10, 1S9S.

ELMIRA, N. Y.

At time of my previous visit, and
when malting notes of an interview
with Grove P. Rawson. I made a sad
blunder in mentioning violets and can
only attribute the error to my dull ear,
which misconstructed the word "Lulu"
into Waterloo. Remembering that the
great Napoleon met his defeat upon
that historic battlefield. I associated the
Napoleon of violet growers with the im-
mortal French emperor. I have con-
fessed and am forgiven and am happy
in the consciousness that I did not shift
the blame upon the shoulders of some
unseen individual in the composing-
room, but faced it like a man.

Being pressed for time on this trip
I was unable to visit the houses, but,
piloted by the able manager of the
store, Mr. Durand, dropped Into the
cellar adjoining the store, and which
has recently been renovated. This is
really an immense natural refrigerator
and a splendid place to keep the cut
flowers as sent from the houses for own
use and for shipping purposes. I saw
part of one day's cut and noted Brides
of pearly whiteness. Bridesmaids of a
lovely blush, Perles of a deep golden
shade, Gontiers a fiery red, grand stock
all, and understand such has been pro-
duced right along. Meteor used to be
grown, but has been dropped for some
time. Mr. Rawson intends trying it
next season, having now a suitable spot
for it.

Violets are very rich. I noted at
Hoffman Bros, as pretty a lot as one
could wish to see: healthy, profuse, fra-
grant and of an intense blue. Roses
now off crop, but have been all that
could be desired, and will be all right
for Easter. W. M.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N.J.
Jackson Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

♦■.'..■*'.'..^

S'*''S..^"S'.*^.*'B.<*=S.^^.<«^.^-^.*'"S.<»T^.^

Flower Seeds for Florists

OUR SPECIAL PRICE LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS
IS NOW READY, AND WILL BE MAILED ON APPLICATION.

Fresh Latania Borbonica Seed....

50c. per 11). ; 25 lbs. and over at 40c. per lb.

....Fresh Cocos Weddeliana

$7.00 per 1000 Seeds

f
I

s
I

LARGE SIZE PEARL TUBEROSES

AURATUM LILIES

SWEET PEAS

J. M. THORBIRN & CO.

15 John Street... ...NEW YORK

,▼ When Writing Mention Florists' Review.

f

I

< WE HAVE 50,000

I STRONG. HEALTHY..

<

<

Rooted Cuttings

J Notice the report of the

< meeting of the Indiana
^ Florists, Jan. 20, and see
5 who got most the awards.
^ Cuttings from our "Prize

< Winners" will grow ytui
* the ^anie kind of stock.

Alaska .-.

Scott

McGowan.
Albertini .
Kellar ....

Fine Carnations Pay J

Poor Ones Don't. t

Vou can't grow fine j^

ones from cheap, poor ;>

I stock. [^

$2.00

1 piT 100

$15.00

por 1000

Triiinipli. .
Daybreak.
Jubilee . .
.Armazindv

/$3.00

^' pur lUO

$4 piT 100

:L

South Park Floral Co., New Castic, ind

McBurn

Flora Hill ... [$5.00
Mayor Pin- pt-r UIO
gree J ►

>
>
>
-6

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATION

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 100: $20 per ) .000. Rooted

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Uight and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCILAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

ALTERNANTHERAS

l2»l'.AHitl>M< Paul Bruant, in tjud and
O^rOniUni) uiuom. an., ■$200; S^-in..

Routed Cuttings of
tlie 4 best vjineties
ready I'eb. ir,.

»-,.-.(

Rit/tAMtaf in varieties. 8 in., f2.00; 2H-in.,
Dvi)Vnia9 *J,.nO: 3', and4in.,$3.50perl00.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, 0.

•o»:#c»c«c»L»c»':»'j».:«<*_*j«ci»:«c«':»c»;»_» • • • • •

•: WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST •:

% %

•♦ SEND TO^— - ?W

§ Bassett & Washblrn, I

Rooted Cuttings.

American Beauties. Brides. Maids. Vic Kaiserin
Perles. Belle Siebrecht, Meteors. Same in '2-\n
pots ready Feb. 15th to 20tli.

Send .lOc for
samples

and get prices UtUl Ai KUHL, IlL.

Carnntioii (.utiinK^ re

88

(«ia.CHICAGO«r»)

ss

sphagnum Moss

A very select finality. Vnc per bale, 1»
bales ji't.oii Grown and packed by

M.I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

Jt Jt J* (^Always mention the Flofists' RcvicW when writing advertise rs.v^ ^ ^j^

FEBRUARY 10. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

489

If \ou
hd\e not
recei>ed our
\\holcscile
Price List
send us vour
business
card and we
will mail a
copy.

SPECIAL OFFER" OF

EASTER FLOWERING STOCK

Hreer's

• • • i\^r\ L Lii\»3* • •

We are carr\ing in stock an ininionse quantity ot A/aleas for Easter forcing:the
plants are in good condition and finely set with buds; tlie varieties we offer are only
t!ie best commercial sorts.

As ttiese plants can be more safely shipped when in bud. we wish to impress the
importance ol early orders. We will not be responsible for injuries arising from late
shipments when the buds are developed.

SizeinDiam. Per Doz. Per 100

■Vin. pots, nice bushy crowns lU to 12 $-">.()<) $40. (>0

ti-in. ■■ 12 to 15 y.lX) 70.00

We can furnish the

Following Varieties,

All Grand

SPECIMEN PLANTS

ANDREAS ALBA,

A. BORSIG,
DEUTSCHE PERLE,
DR. D. MOORE.
EMPRESS OF IXDIA.
PL'NCTULATA.
SIMON MARDNER,
VER\'/i<:NEANA.

"Ji'-inch diaEiieter crowns

:iil-incli

3fj-inch " "

aUnch

2+-inch

1^-mch

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Cu..491

AmlinK. E. C i7S

Armstrong. Luther. .476

Baker. W. F 482

Baker. C. F 4.S4

Baldwin. A. J. . . . 4.-i4-4vS8
Barnard. W.W. & Co.47li
Bassett & Washburn. 4.H1
Baversdorfer. H. &

Co 4S0

Benson. M 477

Berger. H. H. & Co .477

Besold. C 4.HS

Blanc. .\ & Co 47ti

Bohbink. L. C 4.89

Boerner. Fred 4.82

Burpee. \V. .Atlee &

Co 490

Chocolate Cooler Co. 47.8
Cincinnati Bag Co .489
Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 47t>

Cottage Gardens 47.^

Darling. C.T 479

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfg 490

Dillon. J. L 4.HS

Dorner. F. & Sons

Co 4.85

Dovle, W. E 4.82

Dreer. H. A .47r)-4,83-4.89

Eiclihol/. H 477

Elliott. \V. H 47.1

Ellis lS: Pollworth .. .4,87

Ernest. W. H 4,83

Esler. John G. Secy .492
Farquhar. R. & J. &

Co 477

Felthousen. J. F. ,. ..4«6
FunncU, H. T. & A.

H 487

Gaskill.Geo. \V 4,86

Graham, H 4,84

Hagenburger, Carl ,4,86
Hancock, Geo. &Son 4,84

Heacock. Jos 4-83

Herr. Albert M 4,87

Herrington. .\ 4,83

Hews. A. H. & Co... 492

Hill.E. G. & Co 479

Hopp & Lemke 48.")

Hunt. E. H.- 497

Hunt Floral Co 487

Jacob, Chas. \\'. &

Co 47t)

lewett. Z. K. & Co. 485

loosten.C. H 480

Kasting. W. F 478

Kelsev. H. P 4,82

Kennicdtt Bros. Co. .4,80

Kidd. \V. N 4S3

Kuelin, C. A 4,80

Kuiil. Geo. A 4,88

Lager & Hurrell .. ..487

Lake. D. S 478

Lake Geneva Floral

Co 477

Lam pert. J. J 475

Lengenfelder, C 480

Lockland Lumber

Co 473-483

Long D. B 4,86

Lord & Burnham Co. 492
Louisville Tob. Co. .476

Lvons. M.I 488

Lvnch. \V. E 478

Marsliall. C. L 479

Mac I>onald &

McManus 482

Michel. E. H 4,80

Millang & Co 4,82

Miller. Geo. L 4.85

Moninger. J. C. Co.. 490

Moon. S. C 476

Moon. \V. H. Co 4,86

Moore, H. L 475

Morin. G 478

Morris Floral Co... 497
Mound Citv Cut

Flower Co 480

Nat'l Florists" Board

ol Trade 476

Palmer, F. E 4,83

Peacock, W. P 483

Pennock.S. S 4,82

Peterson. J. A 477

Pierson, F. R. Co.. ..492
Prince. A. G. & Co.. 478
Quaker City Machine

Works 490

Rackham. Geo. .\...487

Randall. A. L 478

Ravnor. John J 482

Reedit Keller 4,85

Reid. Edw 482

Reinberg Bros. ..4,80-4,85

Reuter.S. J 4,84

Rice. M. & Co 4,86

Rogers Park Floral

Co 478

Russell. S. I 4,87

Schiller. J. L 4S2

Seawanhaka Green-
houses .475

Shepherd. Mrs. T. B.4,89

Siebrecht & Son 482

Simmons & Co 484

Skabciira Di^Co.. .490

Smitli. N. ti bon 4,85

Smith. W. C 482

South Park Flo. Co.. 488
Stumpp & Walter.. .4,89

Suzuki & lida 485

Swavne. W 487

Tailliy, J. & Son 487

Thorhurn, J. M. &

Co 488

Tell.W 489

\'aughan, McKellar

& Winterson 47S

Vesev, W. J.,Sec'y..485

Walker Feft. Co 485

Weber, H. &

Sons 476-478

Weeher & Don 475

Whilldin Pottery Co.488

Whitton & Sons 477

Wilmore. W. W 479

Winter & Glover .... 480
Witterstaetter. R .... 483

Wittbold, Geo 479

Wors, C. W 480

MANITOWOC. WIS.— The case of
the Internationa! Trust Co. against the
Albert Landreth Seed Company, which
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the Circuit Court, was decided in favor
of the defendants.

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hailstorm wreclved the Capital City
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Florist Webb.

HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Adolph, Jae-
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the insolvency laww. The assets will
probably pay the liabilities.

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Chicago market you can get the best
returns by consigning to Vaughan,
McKellar & Winterson.

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CARNATION JUBILEE.

Photographed by J. Horace McFarland, Harrishurg, Pa.

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AMERICAN CARNATIONS.

Just at this time when the air is full
of carnation talk and convention top-
ics the eye intuitively surveys the
whole carnation fiekl, takes retrospec-
tive glances down "the vista of tiie
years that have passed" and incident-
ally reviews the past once more in the
light of present day wisdom to measure
the extent of progress. And what a
forward march of progress it has heen.
Within a comparatively limited num-
ber of years we have seen evolved a
race of carnations peculiarly and truly
American, a race showing marked dis-
tinctive features when brought into
comparison with other types promi-
nent in the great carnation family in
those countries where for centuries it
has been a cherished flower. I said
for centuries because there are records
to show that the carnation was culti-
vated in England during the reign of
Edward III. (1327-13.57), and you jiiay
see beautiful carnations portrayed in
some of the flower pictures of the early
Dutch painters. But European carna-
tions are for the most part summer va-
rieties, and although they have a win-
ter flowering race called "tree" or
"perpetual blooming carnations," it is
not of such relative importance in
sustaining the love for and popularity
of the flower. Here the conditions are
exactly opposite. It is as a winter
flower that the carnation has won the
affections and the lasting regard of
thousands.

All along the carnation has shown
an amenability to development along
divergent lines, hence the many types
or forms in cultivation in the oid
world, hence also the possibility that
after 500 years we should see origin-
ated here a race that has no exact
counterpart elsewhere and meets our
necessities to the fullest degree by ad-
apting itself to different "conditions
climatic and otherwise. Burns, in one
of his poems, asks that some power
might be given us to "see ourselves
as others see us." Just now, then, in
this season of mutual admiration of the
race of American carnations it might
be advisable to find out how others
see them.

Referring to a paper I read at Mad-
ison on carnations, and which was
printed in the London Garden last Au-
gust, a large carnation grower remark-
ed in a subsequent issue: "The article
is interesting from an American point
of view, but it is not very practical
for this country, as the type of flower
that is admired in America is totally
different from that which we consider

beautiful here. Take any of the beat
American carnations, they have all
papery petals with the roughest possi-
ble edges; they are most of them, it
is true, nicely scented. If an amateur
wishes to please his own fancy only,
he may, of course, indulge in Ameri-
can or raw-edged varieties to his
heart's content, but should be wish to
be successful in the exhibition tent it
is imperative that he discard anything
of this sort. He must see that his dow-
ers are perfect in form: that the petals
lie flat all round with perfectly smooth
edges; that the calyx is unsplit: that
the colors are bright and that the stems

In other words to the above — No
Americans need apply for recognition
at the court where the carnation sits
enthroned across the water. But will
this vision of our carnations as others
see them bring gloom and sorrow to
those who have labored so well over
here? I think not. The only regrets
will be of a sympathetic kind that our
friends across the water cannot see
farther. The above quoted remarks
were not allowed to pass unchallenged
in the pages where they appeared. We
see the essential requisites of a carna-
tion detailed and how do ours compare
with them? Flowers should be perf';ct
in form, stem self-supporting, colors
bright, calyx unsplit (although one-
half the English carnations are toli'r-
ated with split calyces), but herein
alone we differ; the petals must be
smooth edged and flat before the va-
rieties can hope for recognition from
the powers that be or that claim to
set the national standard of form. The
serrate-edge is the bugbear of carna-
tion societies in England and I know
only too well that the judges ignore

New White Carnation Evelina.

are strong and able to support the
blooms, etc. ***** Amateurs
may, however, take this as a golden
rule that it is of no earthly use their
placing any American or rough edged
flowers in their show stands in any
high class competition, for the jud.ges
simply ignore them."

them, having been a victim on more
than one occasion, and been passed for
exhibits distinctly inferior but "cor-
rect" in form.

The absurdity of all this is the more
apparent when you look into the his-
tory of carnations. In the pictures be-
fore mentioned you see fringed flowers

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

495

Carnation Flora Hill.

Photograptied l>\ J. Hnrace McFarland. Ilarrishurg, Pa.

alone and if you go right back to the
wild single carnation, as it grows even
today on ruined castles in Normandy,
you will find that its petals have the
same characteristic serration. Latter
day developments have made it possi-
ble to have two such distinct types of
flower, and the trend of progress in
American carnations is in the same di-
rection; witness some of the newer v.a-
rieties, Alba superba, Glacier. Mrs.
James Dean, etc., but I hope the day
is very far distant when the American
Carnation Society will take a ridicul-
ous and indefensible stand, and declare
one type of flower correct, the other in-
correct, and publish a standard of type
so closely drawn as to destroy indivi-
duality of variety, creating instead a
form for all. with about as many lines
of beauty as there are in those floral
enormities a little skill can carve out
of a cabbage stalk.

The previous remarks notwithstand-
ing, I will assert that if American car-
nations would only do as well in Eng-
land as they do here, they would be
welcomed by thousands who have gar-
dens and grow their own flowers, and
they would find a ready sale in the
markets. Lack of sun in winter will,
however, always operate to their disad-
vantage during that season and render
impossible results that will bear any
comparison with what is achieved here,
since as before said climatic conditions
were a potent aid in developing the
race of American varieties.

With a record to date of continuous
advancement, in what direction shall
we look for further future progress?

Were there ever more candidates for
election to position on the scroll of
fame than this present season and
how many of them will be growing
a decade hence? Yet there is room ;incl
scope for further achievements and a
possibility that this year or next or the
following may be written in scarlet or
gold with special significance, conspi-
cuously prominent upon the roll of
records. A commercial red or yellow
comparable with the best in other col-
ors that we have today would surely
make a banner year of the year that
saw its birth. We shall not be striv-
ing after the impossible, and it fieems
strange that up to date a good all round
red has not appeared, because, at any
rate, among European carnations red is
quite a predominating hue. That a
pure yellow is lacking need not occa-
sion so much surprise for it is past his-
tory and present day experience that
constitutional delicacy has some mys-
terious affinity or connection with the
possession of this color. There are
now. however, on the other side a few
really good yellows and though not be-
longing to the winter flowering class
they ought to be of service, and po.-5si-
bly in the course of several genera-
tions, enable us to fill the vacant niche.
They are on this side now in the hands
of one or two of the most reputed
raisers. Casting up the total of gains
that belong to the past the volume of
them is encouraging, inspiring to
greater endeavors in a future full of
bright prospects.

A. HERRINGTON.
Madison, N. J.

CARNATION NOTES.

New Varieties of 1897.

Mrs. George M. Bradt. — I said in my
last notes that perfection has not been
attained yet; there is yet a wide field
for improvement. The improvement
accomplished in some points tends to
emphasize the deficiency in others,
shows more plainly the often inhar-
monious construction of a variety, and
led onward by our sense of the beauti-
ful, we feel the necessity to bring about
harmony. So this variety, too. lacks in
some very essential points. But of all
the varieties grown and sent out by
us, none has given me more satisfac-
tion than this variety has. It is a type
of its own, possessing properties not
equaled by others.

This variety is the result of a cross
between a dark pink seedling noted,
No. 17 (92). in my books, and Mme.
Diaz Albertini. The parents of No. 17
(92) were Mrs. Reynolds and a scarlet
seedling, No. 36 (90). So I may say the
parents known are Mrs. Reynolds and
Mme. Albertini. The light and dark
pink changed to white, the color of
one of the parents of Mrs. Reynolds,
and the scarlet of the scarlet seedling
mentioned above cropped out in the
scarlet stripes.

Striped varieties have always been
looked upon as unprofitable to grow,
except in limited numbers to supply
the demand for such blooms. This va-
riety seems to be an exception, for the
happy combination of its color, white
and scarlet, has captured the flower

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FEBRUARY 17, ISflS.

loving public. It has charmed me in
the same way. for had it not been for
ihe color I would have discarded it the
first season of its blooming, as my de-
scription of this variety will show.

The first bloom that appeared on the
seed plant showed up fine, l)iit pos-
sessed a weak stem and had a slight
inclination to burst the calyx. All the
rest that followed went hopelessly to
pieces, but that cheerful color seemed
to influence me to give it a second
year's trial. The second year showed
a very marked improvement, the
rather compact habit changed to a lit-
tle more spreading, the flower stems
appeared stronger, and about half of

And now appears a fault in the habit
that is rather provoking. Strong
branches, pulled over by their weight,
break off completely when switched by
the wind or handled carelessly in top-
ping or lifting. This appears when
stem and branches become woody. It
seems the branches increase in thick-
ness without increasing in adhesion to
the stem. Careless handling and
storms often cause severe loss, but
when once safely housed all danger of
breaking is over, and, strange to say,
with the softer inside growth the
branches seem to adhere better.

The foliage is strong, hard and
heavy, and of that dark bluish color

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Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt.

the blooms did not burst. These non
bursting blooms were of somewhat
larger size than the others; that is,
the petals grew longer and lost some
of the crowded and twisted appear-
ance. This improvement in the set-
ting of the petals seemed to save the
blooms from bursting.

The bursting blooms still produced
did not deter me any longer from giv-
ing it further trial, and my expecta-
tions were surprisingly fulfilled. The
bursting blooms disappeared almost
altogether, the stems gained in
strength, the blooms showed a marked
improvement in size and form, by ex-
panding the petals more freely, and,
best of all, it assumed a freer disposi-
tion to bloom.

Now let us look at the plant as it
appears to-day. The young plants in
the field assume a rather upright
growth, but the weight of the strong,
heavy branches will soon spread them.

indicating health and resistance to dis-
ease. Exposed to rust, where other va-
rieties susceptible to this parasite
would soon be affected, this variety re-
mained free. Now, I will not maintain
that it is rust proof, for I have said be-
fore that I consider such an assertion
absurd, but so long as it receives a cul-
ture conducive to health, it has ten
chances to one of remaining free from
this disease. It seems comparatively
free from other diseases, save in iso-
lated cases, which is the case with al-
most every variety.

I have said once before that this va-
riety is entirely free from cropping. I
repeat it again, and in this respect it
possesses a property not equaled by
any other variety, to my knowledge.
It commences to bloom early, and when
once fully established on the bench,
there is not a portion of the plant that
can be called unproductive. The young
shoots, not over numerous, mature

quickly and produce a bloom; there are
no idle shoots lingering on the plant;
all is business. Therefore the plants
are never seen full in the body, like"
other varieties, and for this same rea-
son cuttings appear scarce, and never
in large numbers at one time. This va-
riety blooms now for the fifth year, and
for the last three years it has proven
the same even bloomer, producing
flowers of the same quality from early
to late, slightly increasing in produc-
tiveness as the plant gains in size. In-
ferior blooms are very scarce on our
benches, which was likewise the case
in former seasons. We kept careful
count of our cuttings last year from the
1st of November to the 1st of May.
and it shows nearly an even number
for every week, slightly increasing up
to April, when it dropped off on ac-
count of the cuttings taken from the
plants lor propagating purposes. Its
character is set, and I believe there is
ro danger of deterioiation, unless when
mistreated or neglected.

F"'rom the al)Ove one might infer that
I wish to say that this variety is one
of the freest bloomers in cultivation.
True, it is very free in its way, but
numerically, to make a comparison.
Scott will furnish about double the
number of flowers to a plant. These
large blooms take longer time to de-
velop, and the smaller number of larger
flowers per plant is equal to any other
variety in weight.

There is one unfavorable point to
mention, and this is. the disproportion
between stem and the matured bloom.
Strong and heavy as the stem appears,
carrying the nearly open blooms erect,
when fully grown these very large and
full blooms become too heavy, and
often the stem has to bend under its
full weight. But the improvement in
this line has in the past years been so
marked that more can be expected in
the future. The calyx is an inheritance
from its parent Albertini. Fragrance
is slight, often hardly perceptible. The
general form and setting of the bloom
is original and not found in any of its
ancestors: it there is any fault to men-
tion, it is the fullness of the blooms;
anthers and pollen are rather few; pis-
til is of a peculiar form, branching
often like an elk's horns.

There is yet a rather agreeable fea-
ture to mention, and that is its inclina-
tion to sport to a solid scarlet, the
color of the stripes. These scarlet
blooms of the same form and finish ap-
pear often here and there, and are of
considerable interest. I will try to ob-
tain a few of the scarlet variety this
season, if that color can be set and
made permanent. The free appearance
of these sports gives me the impression
that it may as easily revert to the orig-
inal and not prove constant, but it is
always worthy a trial, as these scarlet
blooms have so far attracted a great
deal of interest. Everybody who grows
this variety has the chance to make the
trial, as they are as likely to appear in
a dozen plants as in a hundred.

Not without faults, this variety is

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growing in favor all over the country,
and as there have no unfavorable re-
ports come to my knowledge, I flatter
myself with the hope that it will be
grown as universally as Wm. Scott.
FRED DORNER.

A CARNATION INTERVIEW.

Our interviewer recently called on
Mr. C. W. Ward. Queens, N. Y..
armed with a complete supply of in-
terrogation points. The following is a
record of the points and the answers
kindly given in response:

"Do fancy carnations pay?" "Yes,
like everything else, if done properly,
and you have a large city trade that
has been educated to paying fair prices
for the newer and fancy varieties.
They have paid better this season for
the reason that the retailers have
caught on to the fact that a 3-inch tar-
nation that will keep four or five days,
and which costs rather more to pro-
duce that a good rose, is worth as
much as the rose, and prices which the
grower receives have correspondingly
improved. But in smaller towns, and
for people of moderate means, ihe
standard varieties that bloom profusely
must be the standbys. These condi-
tions will, however, gradually change
as large flowered varieties that bloom
more freely are disseminated and as
the leading florists in the smaller
towns educate their customers to pre-
fer the larger and better blooms. '

"If a fair question, what is the aver-
age price you receive for your carna-
tions?" "A little better than $4 per
100."

"Do carnations pay at $1 per 100?"
"Not from my standpoint. I should ex-

"Yes and no. By that I mean that £.11
grading should be done on the plant.
When you disbud, cut out all weak
growths, and all your flowers will then
be good enough to put into one grade,
and if you grow the right varieties
properly that grade may well be called
fancy."

"What is the highest price you re-
ceive for blooms during the season?"
"$8 to $10 per 100." "And the lowest?"
"Generally $2, in early fall, when stems
are short on first crop."

"Does soil in different sections have
any effect on varieties?" "Decidedly."

"What do you consider the best
soil?" "A good, stiff, sandy loam, for
average varieties. There are two va-
rieties of poor soils, a ver.v stiff clay
and a very light, sandy one."

"How can you improve these poor
soils?" "In the stiff clay soil you can
add sand or rotted sod or light,
strawy manure, and the sandy soils
can be improved by adding clay and
heavier soils. For outside it requires
a coat of five inches thick of clay over
a light soil, and ploughed in."

"Do you believe in fertilizers?"
"Yes, decidedly, if used with care and
judiciously."

"What do you recommend?" "Horse,
cow or sheep manure, rotted sod. bone
dust, ammonia, charcoal, common salt
as a top dressing, and Canada ashes
(the two last named should not be used

White Cloud.

pect at least an average of $2 per 100
for growing such sorts as Scott, Alas-
ka and McGowan, if disbudded."

"Does it pay to disbud carnations,
say the ordinary varieties?" "It does
not pay to do anything else."

"Does it pay to grade your flowers?"

in the greenhouses), potash, nitrate of
soda, night soil, guano — all these lat-
ter to be diluted with water."

"Kindly give me some of the formu-
las for using the above different fer-
tilizing agents." "We have no formu-
las. We watch the plants, and when

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they seem to be in need of something
to eat, we give them a top dressing of
sheep manure, sometimes horse ma-
nure, sometimes a little bone dust.
Again, if above are lacking, we use
manure water, and that can be made
from almost any manure, provided you
don't get it too strong. Carnations
are great tea drinkers, but the.v don't
like whisky or brandy. It is strictly
a temperance plant."

"Do you advise planting in the house
direct, or from the open ground?" "Yes
and no. It depends on the variety
and location. Buttercup. .lubilee, Eldo-
rado and those varieties that are in-
jured or checked by lifting should be
planted in the house about the first
of June, but Scott, McGowan, White
Cloud, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, New
York. John Young, Mrs. James Dean,
Maceo. are all grown in open ground
with us, and lift in fine shape. "

"Is it necessary to have a ball of
soil when lifting your plants?" "Not
in our soil."

"■What distance apart do you usually
plant your carnations in the house
from the open ground?" "Twelve by
ten inches."

"What distance when planted in the
house d rect — that is, from small pots?"
"Same distance."

"What supports do you use. if any?"
"Wire netting, with the Dorner sys-
tem of wire and string overhead."

"What temperature is best for car-

nations?" "This may be divided into
three sections, according to variety.
For example. Daybreak, White Cloud,
Lily Dean. Mrs. G. M. Bradt. do well in
an average temperature of 48 to 50 de-
grees, and you get stiff stems. William
Scott, New York, Flora Hill, Mrs.
James Dean, Maceo, John Young and
varieties of that type, 50 to 52 degrees.
Buttercup, Bon Ton, Eldorado, Maud
Dean, Mme. Diaz Albertini. Storm
Queen, and varieties of this type, 52 to
56 degrees. Yellows, even higher, with
an average rise for sun heat during the
day of 10 to 15 degrees applied to all."

"What house do you recommend for
carnations?" "An even span running
east and west, about 22 feet wide, so
as to allow three 4-foot benches with
paths round each bench not less ihan 2
feet; the path should also be between
the side of the house and the bench."

"What is the ideal carnation you are
striving for?" "A perfect flower, l'o\ir
inches across, perfect calyx and color,
stiff, erect stem three feet long, and to
produce forty flowers to the plant dur-
ing the season, thirty to be produ_'ed
during the winter and to sell at $2 per
dozen wholesale."

"What are your ideas about ventila-
tion?" "Give all the ventilation you
can, without checking the plants."

"What varieties will you grow next
year?" "Pink: New York, Mrs. James
Dean, Mrs. Frances Joost. Ar.a;yle.
White: John Young, White Cloud,

Flora Hill. Yellow: Gold Nugget and
an unnamed seedling of my own. Scar-
let: Bon Ton and two unnamed seed-
lings of my own. Crimson: General
Maceo and two unnamed seedlings of
my own. Variegated: Mrs. G. M. Bradt
and a variegated William Scott. I shall
grow Mr. Dorner's seedlings and many
othei- varieties advertised, for trial."

"What is the cause of carnations go-
ing to sleep?" "Hard to enumerate all
the causes. Lack of proper food, grow-
ing them too warm, overfeeding, over-
watering and underwatering, are all
causes of carnations not keeping."

THE CARNATION FROM THE COM-
MISSION MAN'S STAND-POINT.

I!'. Ml: I- 1 i\ I Kl NMtm i

I Kcad iH'liire tlie Chicago Convention ol the .\nier-

ican Carnation Societ\ .

Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen
of The Carnation Society: — Through
Mr. Rudd. Mr. Herr has requested me
to make a few remarks from the Com-
mission Man's standpoint upon that
most beautiful and useful flower, of .he
genus dianthus, but to the trade more
commonly know as Carnation Pink,
and in all commission houses simi)lifled
to C. P. I am not in the habit of writ-
ing papers and these few remarks will
be but a rubaboo or mixture of ideas.
Of course, you are all carnation grow-
ers, but my few remarks will be made
from the standpoint of a commis.sion
broker of cut flowers.

In my opinion, if you are growing
for the trade, you should confine your-
self to carnations only, with as few
side issues as possible, and of C. P. not
too many varieties, say 5 or <> and not
over S varieties at the most, and grow
only such as you can do well. Discard
all others, unless grown for experiment
or pleasure. Your merchant wants a
number one. "bang up" stock, with
large, perfect flowers and long, stilt
stems, with good foliage. Such he can
sell to best advantage. In my opinion,
straight colors, clear and pure, aie
best to grow— white, pink in shades,
red in shades, and yellow. There are
many good whites, and white C. P. are
always staple, more so than any other
color: so give a good share of space to
the white or whites that you can grow
best. A good white or two you must
have. They should be pure white and
good large flowers on long, stiff stems.
The day of short stemmed carnations
is past. The customer wants them
long. For design work, he picks them
off himself. It is very seldom now that
short C. P. are asked for and then it is
only by some back number who is still
in the woods. After white, the best
in demand are the different shades of
pink — dark, medium and light — repr,v
sented by Tidal Wave, Scott and Day-
break; with intermediate shades, but,
to sell well, they must be distinct in
color. No mongrels need apply. In red,
the very dark magenta shades, sucn as
Old Sport (not the "old sport" who
sells chewing gum and is a well-known
character in Chicago streets, but the
old, blackish C. P.), Prince of Mo-
rocco and others of the same ilk are

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not in demand, excepting for enteiiain-
ments of certain college societies and
as colors of football and basebiill
teams, but of a good red C. P. we are
much in need: one the same shade as
Portia, with just as long a stem but
stiffer. and of the same keeping quali-
ty, with twice the size of bloom, and
one that is as free a bloomer. Of cour.se,
there are Jubilee. Meteor. Morello and
many other fine reds, but they are so
scarce you cannot get them wh°u you
want them or sell them at listed prices
when you have them, as they must be
classed as fancy, with a fancy price, or
the grower will be left. Now. what is
wanted is a good, large, dark red.
something better than Portia, that can
be sold as first-class with good whites
and pinks, etc.

Yellow is still a novelty. No mer-
chant can quote it as he does white,
pink and red and be sure he can get
them. There is no doubt that if a free
l)looming yellow could be found and
produced freely enough so vour mer-
chant could depend on it. it would find
a ready sale at prices above all other
colors, but I have never known the
time when I could promise 1.000 yel-
low carnations one day in advance, no.
not fourteen days. Now. in white, pink
and red, I will promise you 100,000 in

Mrs. James Dean.

fourteen days, if price is satisfactory.
So. I class a yellow C. P. as a novelty
until one of you gentlemen will grow
one that will bloom as freely as the old
DeGraw,

As to the variegated carnations, such
as Helen Keller, Mrs, Bradt and many

others, they are also novelties, and
though to my taste, they are very beau-
tiful, still, as your merchant, I -vill
say that, commercially they are worth-
less, except as a novelty. They are sel-
dom asked for and when they do find
a market it is through a forced sale.

due to chance. Excepting in a hou.se
devoted to your own pleasure. I would
advise growing very few variegai;ed C.
Ps. Clear colors are what "knock!"

Now. gentlemen, your merchants are
not idiots, although a few of them may
appear a little "daffy," They do not
expect you can grow every flower to
perfection, but they do expect that vou
can separate the perfect from the im-
perfect blooms and bunch them sepa-
rately and even make a third class, if
necessary. Carnations should be tied
2.5 in a bunch. Four bunches will then
make 100 and your merchant sells all
his goods by the hundred and he trusts
to his grower's count. In the Chicago
market, the growers are all known by
number and a customer soon learns the
number of the grower who produces
the stock he wants. He naturally buys
stock from the lots in which he has
found 2.5 perfect flowers to the bunch
and will ask for that grower's number
next time; so, for your own sake, as
well as that of your merchants, be
sure there are 25 perfect blooms in
every bunch. No matter how scarce
flowers are. do not count short. Put in
one extra rather than one short. Many
growers have yet to learn that six bad
ones or even sixteen are not equal to
one good one. so never put a "ringer"
in your bunch, for the customer ^\ho
buys 100 first-class carnations of your
merchant expects to get 100 and will
make no "kick" if there are 101 first-
class ones, or he will say nothing if
there is an extra two or three, but. if
for the 100 he gets 92 that are perfect
and 8 that are "ringers." gentlemen,
"the fur will fly." An extra one or two
should really be included in the bunch
to allow for an occasional broken neck.

Put your second-class stock in sepa-
rate bunches and your merchant will

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take care of it, but never mi.x any of
your seconds or rubber necks with your
firsts, and, if you have any thirds, send
them along, unless you are short on
fertilizers. May be they would help out
on commission and express, but never
mix them with your first-class sto?k.
One "ringer" will kill the entire bunch.
I want to say a few words regarding
the naming of C. P. It is a bad mistake
that some of you make in naming your
C. P. after staple roses, such as Meteor,
Bridesmaid, etc.. and it causes your

two short stems. His generosity :s
misplaced. The ringers, alone, would
kill the bunch, even had there been 25
good ones. But two are short, and do
not count. The bunch has only 23 car-
nations in it. Register another ■'kick"
tor your tough merchant. No. 1 is the
way to do it; No. 2 is the way not to
do it.

Now a word as to pickled stock. The
experience of years ought to teach
every grower that pickled stock does
not pay. but at every holiday the mis-

Carnation Victor.

merchant much confusion. Thus, an or-
der comes for "one Perle. one White
Carnation, half Meteors, half Maids."
Your merchant has to be a mind read-
er to know whether roses or C. P. are
wanted. On last two mentioned, I have
known more than one mistake to occur.
And a carnation "by any other name
would smell as sweet," wouldn't it?

Ladies and gentlemen, regarding the
bunching of C. P.. I am going to make
a few illustrations. Here is a bunch
of 26 good C. P.. tied as they should be,
even heads, with each individual llower
showing; also showing every stem of
equal length; that is as it should be.
This one is not. It is tied all wrong.
But, may be, the grower had a reason;
let us cut it open. What! 2S carna-
tions! O generous man! But, hold on;
see, here are three dead "ringers' and

takes of the previous year are more or
less repeated in this respect. It will
invariably prove the most profitable to
you as well as most satisfactory to your
merchant and his customer to keep
sending your flowers in as fast as .hey
are in proper condition for market.
Pickled stock always results in loss to
the grower, trouble for your merchant
and dissatisfaction to the buyer. I can-
not emphasize this fact too strongly.
The grower who pickles stock is inva-
riably working directly against his
own best interests.

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Mr. President and Gentlemen of The
Carnation Society: — Your secretary re-
ports having issued the reports of last
meeting in due time and sending them

to all members who were not in ar-
rears for dues.

There are on the books Feb. 1st nine-
ty-four paid-up members. The reve-
nue derived from these will not pay the
running expenses of the society and
there is room for considerable mission-
ary work by these ninety-four mem-
bers.

Every year the mail matter of this
society gets heavier. The [)ast year
there was not less than three hundred
parties outside of the society who
wrote your secretary on matters per-
taining to the society, and it remains
for the society to say whether or not
they will be burdened with postage
(which has not been charged up in the
past, but which your secretary be-
lieves will reach 110 the coming year)
or whether the secretary shall not rec-
ognize such letters from parties other
than members.

Respectfully submitted,

ALBERT M. HERR. Sec'v.

CARNATION VICTOR.

"To the victor belongs the spoils."
and to carnation Victor belongs the
credit of being one of the finest pinks of
its own peculiar shade in the market.

Mr. Hugh Graham discovered it
about four years ago. It is a sport from
Daybreak and has all the good points
of this variety without any of its bad
ones. This is not its initial appear-
ance; "it has been tried and not found
wanting." It has color that is at once
pleasmg and desirable, a beautiful soft
pink that you find sometimes in holly-
hocks, deepening to the center. The
flower is large, with a fine long, erect
stem. The plant is a free flowerer, but
not a cropper, and is clean and free
from rust. What more could be said
about a carnation?

Mr. Graham has been unusually lucky
with sports (though he is far from be-
ing one himself). His chrysanthemum
Philadelphia and its yellow sport
Pennsylvania, will and have sustained
the reputation of this grower, of which
he is very jealous, tor he would rather
"dump" a variety than disseminate an
unworthy or useless one, an example
that is indeed better than precept.

B.

VIOLET NOTES

It is now time for those who did not
save fall-rooted runners for stock to
think about next season's supply. For
myself, I would not think of planting
divided old crowns, as so many advo-
cate. Perhaps it is all right for those
who succeed, but personally I want
none of them. Give me a thrifty,
stocky young runner, rooted quickly
and kept in a cool, healthy growth.

Care should be taken in cutting the
runners, and your self personally, or
your very best help, is none too good
to do this work, as there are always a
good many plants in a house which you
should not propagate from under any
circumstances; plants that have
grown under unfavorable conditions.

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and again those which have a tendency
to go more to runners than flowers;
others again whicli rnn to small flow-
ers; some to slim stems, and so many
of sui'h things that a successful grower
notes, as he picks his flowers and
works among his plants. The fact is.
that, to a certain extent, the careful
grower feels that his stock to work
from (or. rather, the stock he prefers
most to propagate) is quite limited.

I think one of the reasons that we
find so many growing violets with so
little satisfaction can largely be laid
to the door of hurried, careless propa-
gation. In cutting the runners for the
propagating bed. do not make them too
long, as is frequently the temptation;
one joint lielow the t nd is ample, other-
wise the roots will be far away from
the plant, and you will find it detri-
mental in the dry. hot summer weath-
er, if not before.

You will find a few sufficiently root-
ed to prick out in flats (or pots, as yon
may prefer), as soon as taken off. but
the most of them will have to be placed
in a well firmed propagating bench of
coarse sand, with a moderate bottom
heat, but plenty of fresh, cool air over-
head. Keep well sprayed with cool
water, and you will be surprised at the
rapidity with w'hich they will strike
root.

Do not let your spring work cause
you to neglect to remove them from
the bench as soon as they are ready,
because that is one of the sure roads to
failure, or at least semi-failure, to fu-
ture good success. They want to be
pricked out just as soon as they are

House of the new Pink CarnatiDn, IV rs. Francis Jocst, at IVIr. C. CesDld's, IVCineDia, N. Y.

struck, or else they become starved,
getting hard and yellow, and stunted
in their beginning, with the result that
they are never what they should be,
neither will they give the proper re-
sults. Of course they must be shaded
for a few days after pricking out, and
given plenty of cool, fresh air. Care
must be taken also not to allow them
o dry out and wilt, or they will lose
11 their vitality, and you will have to
lait with a new batch.

R. E. SHUPHSLT.

ROSE NOTES.

Propagating.

It is an excellent time now to propa-
gate your rose stock for next summer's
planting. As is well known I am not
a professed professor on roses, growing
but one or two houses, but in rooting
them I have been uniformly successful
and can see no reason why anyone
should fail. Remember, if your stock

s weakly, without vigor, and you have
eason to complain with truth that
our roses are a failure, then don't per-
petuate your own stock. It will pay
you a hundred fold to buy good, strong,
healthy stock of a man who has grown
fine roses. Give him what he asks for
good stock; two cents on a 3-inch pot
plant, may seem a consideration if you
are buying a thousand, but it is noth-
ing; one good bud on each plant will
make it up three times over. I find a
tea rose, particularly in January, Feb-
ruary and March, takes in a bottom
heat of 65 degrees and the house about
50 degrees, 18 to 25 days to root, and
we do not lose more than we do of
agerattim, which is none.

There is great difference of opinion
about the size of the cutting, or rath-
er the number of eyes. Every cutting
should have two eyes, and if good wood
was in abundance there would be no
objection to three eyes, but two will
do. Cut just below the eye and .-tr:p
off the leaf, leaving the top leaf intact,
or if that is very large, the top lobe of
that can be cut off. I saw a bed ot rose
cuttings a few days ago that was fear-
ful to behold. It half the cuttings had
been pulled out the sand would have
still been invisible. If fungus, rot and
everything else does not get into that
jungle it will be marvelous, and it was
a place where they have been trying to
grow roses for the past 7 or S years.
You can put the cuttings fairly close,
as you would anything else, but leave
a little space for daylight and air.

When they have made a root of half
an inch they should be potted and
given the same temperature, or a lit-
tle higher than the house they have
been rooted in. This potting them just
as soon as rooted is a good rule for
most all cuttings, but particularly is it
for roses, as the roots when allowed to
grow long in the sand grow wiry and
useless, and when an inch or so long
easily break off when removing them
from the sand.

The much discussed question wheth-
er a cutting should be taken from a
blind shoot or the flowering shoot, is
perhaps not yet settled to the satisfac-
tion of everyljody. There is a wide dif-
ference between qualities of ulind
wood. If it Is stout and firm it is just
as good as the wood from a flowering
shoot, but if spindling and weak it is
not fit to use for future stock. It seems
that a man should know by instinct
when the wood is in the proper condi-

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tion to make a cutting. It must not
be soft and brittle, as ,vou would take
a verbena, nor yet hard and vvoodv.
When the bud is alicmt to open the
wood is in the right condition, and
blind wood can be judged accordingly.

It water passes freely throu??h your
propagating bed you can water daily,
but in dull weather, and fire heat, not
excessive, once in two days will be
ample. When you do water the bed do
it thoroughly. WM SCOTT.

EARLY PROPAGATED CARNA-
TIONS.

In the fall I recommend the taking
of a thousand or two carnation cut-
tings, either from plants in the field
or from those lifted. We have two
uses for these early struck cuttin.gs.
A thousand, say in four varieties,
which with me are Daybreak, Scott,
Portia and Alaska, panted out early
and pinched but once, will begin to
flower the latter part of .Inly, and from
that on till hard frost kills them, and
you can Vt'ell afford to lose them, for
you will pick great quantities of .t^ood
flowers from the field, and they are
worth disbudding and trying as much
as those indoors. You may think you
can get a better variety than Portia,
but you could not for the purpose.
Small as it comes inside, it is ve.y
early and a fine flower outside.

The other puipose is that no ,5lant
is more asked for l)y your oat'- nm
every spring than a carnation that will
flower during the summer. People aie
tired of asking for such an article, for
the great majority of florists have
nothing satisfactory to offer. If you
propagated these in September, they
should now be sturdy little plants and
want a 3-inch pot, and be topped once.
Another style of carnation plants that
suits your custiimei's finely is the
small one left in the field after the
houses are filled. A few hundred of
these in variety, lifted at the end of
September, well pinched back, potted
into 5-inch pots and plunged into a
cold frame, are wintering finely. It has
been such a strange and largely open
winter that there has never been a
week that you could not freely venti-
late one or more days a week, which
has been of the greatest benefit to
them, and when the weather will ad-
mit of it, ventilation should be given
in abundance, not only to those, but
to all plants that are wintering in
frames.

Dahlias.

There seems a revival of interest in
dahlias, and they are deserving of it.
Too many people, even alleged florists.

plant them out with no more care than
they would a salvia. Their summer
growth and culture I will endeavor to
tell you about later. To increase your
stock is now of most importance. If
you have any roots lifted last fall and
stored in a cellar where you could keep
potatoes (which suits them admirably:
cool, but not half a degree of frost ),
bring them up. place an inch of soil
on the bench and put the entire roots
on it. scattering some earth over the
roots, but not covering deeply. They
will send up a number of shoots, which,
when three or four inches long, root
freely. You can put them in 2-inch
pots singly with a iittle soil at tlie
bottom of the pot and plunge in ])rop-
agating bed, or you can insert them in
the sand in the ordinary wa.v. Be sure
to cut these dahlia cuttings just below
and very near a joint. In most cut-
tings this is of no consequence, al-
though just as well with all. but in
dahlias it is most important.

Geranium; for Easter.

All kinds of plants, both cheap and
expensive, are called for at Easter,
and among them a few zonal gerani-
ums in 4-inch pots. Select a few hun-
dred of the early flowering ones, put
them into a 4-inch pot and give them
a light, warm house, and they will have
a flower or two by Easter. Give them
a much warmer place than you do your
main stock of these useful plants, and
near the glass, which means as mu;:h
light as possible.

Easter Stock.

How do we look for Easter? I can't
see yours, but I have studied ray stock
quite anxiously the past twenty-four
hours. As remarked a month or two
ago. cytisus must be kept near the
Jfreezing point for a few weeks or it
will be too early.

If the lilies are showing clearing
their buds when you read these lines,
you are safe in a terperature of 60
degrees at night, but nothing to spare.
Much will depend on the weather, but
be safe, oh! be safe. Running it so
close is nonsense. Have a good week

to spare, and don't forget your pat-
rons want the lilies full out. Save all
the diseased ones to feed the next
drummer who wants to sell you
sound ( ?) liulbs.

The Bottle Brush plant (metroside-
ros) is coming on nicely at a tempera-
ture of 50 degrees. You can't get them
to flower all at once, and it does not
like sudden forcing.

Azaleas are going to be full early,
excepting late sorts, like Emperor of
Brazil, You can do much to retard
them by a temporary shade of cloth
or paper on sunny days and opening
the ventilators above whenever pos-
sible. The azalea is a plant that the
public exercises a little brains over,
and prefer them not too full out.

WM. SCOTT.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

No. 6.
Every subscriber is requested to send
his photograph (cabinet size preferred)
for use in our general introduction, but
please do not send us photos that must
be returned, as we have to cut them in
arranging the groups,

168. A. H. Hews. No. Cambridge. Mass.

169. Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111.

170. Wm. N. Reed, of Reed & Keller,

New York.

171. S. Keller, of Reed & Keller. New

York.

172. W. J. Vesey. Ft. Wayne, Ind.

173. Chas. A. Samuelson, Chicago.

174. Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd, Ven-

tura, Cal,

175. Mrs. Arthur Lee, Riverhead. N. Y.
ITIj. Mrs, Kliza A. Cooper. Maroa, 111.
177. A. Miffing, Sec. and Manager Mor-
ris Floral Co., Morris, 111,

17S. James Morton, Clarksville, Tenn,
179. Chas. T. Siebert, Pittsbur,:. Pa.
ISO. W. J. Palmer. Sr., Buffalo, N. Y.

181. Chas. Krombach, Brooklyn, N. Y,

182. Wm. Tricker. Riverton, N. J.

183. John Dowsett. Roslyn. N. Y.

184. B. Banyard. Sr.. Clementon, N. J.

185. E. Nagel. of E. Nagel & Co., Min-

neapolis, Minn.

186. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan,

187. Thos. Johnston. Providence, R. I.

188. Robert F. Tessou, St. Louis.

189. Geo. W. Pool. Jr.. Glovers", ille. N,

Y,

190. Peter De Pew. of De Pew Bros..

successors to Tunis DePew, Ny-
ack, N. Y.

191. G. Indermuhle, Portland, Oregon.

192. E. Wienhoeber, Chicago.

193. Denys Zirngiebel, Needhain, Mass.

194. W, L. Morris, Dec Moines, la.

195. Geo. Smith, Fall River, Mass.
19G. Wesley B. Leach, of J. & W. Leach,

Borough of Queens, New York
City,

197. C. B. Tremaiu. Oconomowoc, Wis,

198. Wm. Warner Harper, Chestnut

Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.

199. Felix Gonzalez, of F. Gonz.-ilez &

Co., San Francisco, Cal.

200. J. A. Raiptuuger, Great Barring-

ton, Mass.

201. S. Williams, Montreal, Canada.

202. B. Willig, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

203. W. Bay, Titusville, Pa.

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FEBRUARY 17,

PHILADELPHIA.

Stock Prices.

The cut flower market was in a more
satisfactory condition during the week
just ended. Feb. 7 to 12. than during the
three previous weeks. Stock which
was almost unaccountabl.v scarce in
certain lines, for the lack of sunshine
and being off crop, hardly seemed to
explain the declination of produce no-
ticed in many cases, became more
plentiful and resulted in a more satis-
factory filling of orders, the demand re-
maining about the same.

The stock offered Is pretty well
cleared up each day. excepting the
poorer grades and certain lines of bulb-
ous flowers, notably valley and Von
Sion. Prices are as follows: Beauties,
extras, which are in rather short sup-
ply, $7.50 to $9 a dozen: good medium.
?4 to $6; short. $1 to $3: Brides, Maids,
and Meteors, a few specials bring $12,
good stock $S to $10: seconds, $6;
Perles, $4 to $«. The Brides have sold
about as well as the colored varieties,
which was not the case earlier in the
season. Carnations, a very few fancy
sorts, seedlings of especial merit, are
held at $4. They have large flowers
and stiff stems that hold the bloom
perfectly erect; good flowers of fancy
sorts bring $2.50 to $3.

Valley goes slowly at $1 to $4.
Romans are more plentiful, and bring
$3 to $4. Tulips are good and not very
numerous, but there are quite enough
for the demand. La Reine brings $3;
when well colored with pink, it sells
best. The other sorts, yellow and scar-
let, bring $4. California violets, 25 to
50 cents per 100: double, 50 to 75 cen^s:
a few very fine, $1. Freesia bring $2,
and double daffodils go slowly at $3 to
$4.

There are growers who will read
some item in the above list with a sigh
or a groan. To them I add that our
stock is so perishable that the least
accident or a bit of carelessness will
make these prices unattainable, to gay
nothing of the possibility of an ab-
sence of buyers when most needed. An
uptown store had a large jar of nice
looking Scotts in the window during
the week marked 20 cents a dozen. Jt
is hardly likely they cost the proprie-
tor $1.50 a 100.

Special Plant Sales.

The plant trade in the stores is
rather quiet just now. The storekeep-
ers believe it is made so by the special
sale of palms which took place at .Tohn
Wanamaker's large department store
recently. The firm offered an Areca
lutescens, three plants, 24 to 30 inches
high, in a 6-inch pot with a jardi-
niere, for $1.25, and it was claimed Lad
sold 2,500 of them. The plants were of
the 50-cent grade, and could undoubt-
edly be bought for less money in thou-
sand lots. The jardinieres were sup-
posed to be worth 30 cents; 60 to 75
cents each would therefore be a fair
guess as to the cost of this merchan-
dise offered at $1.25, which approaches
very closely to the margin of profit
which the regular retailers consider

their legitimate due. The plants seen
at Wanamaker's were not what .any
one familiar with our business would
consider a good investment, many of
them being in condition most unlikely
to give the buyer satisfaction.

The retailers are very sore over
these special sales, believing their
business is thereby injured. I am dis-
posed to adopt their view, but from dif-
ferent reasons. It seems to me that the
putting of large quantities of stork,
such as I saw last week, on the mark-^t
will deter many would-be buyers of
plants in the future. Rightly man-
aged. I think it is an open question
whether these special sales are not of
benefit to the trade at large. They un-
doubtedly take some customers from
the regular retailers for the time be-
ing, but they create a love of. and
therefore necessity for, plants, which
will prove of benefit to the retailers
ultimately, for these are only special
sales, and every other variety of
plant offered was marked at a good
stiff price.

Suppose a busy man or woman —
thousands of them pass daily through
the large department stores — fancies
one of these palms with vase and takes
it home. If it does well, is not he or
she almost sure to want another fir
a friend, or to ask some question
about its needs, and. the special sale
being over, and the counter filled with,
shall we say. laces, will not he or she
naturally go to a regular florist, and,
rightly managed, is not a new customer
made in many cases? This view is for
the retailer only, ignoring the grower's
side of the question. I sincerely hope
the matter will be freely discussed in
the columns of the Review. J. W. T.

CHICAGO.

Club Meeting.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club, though not many retailers were
present, there was a very interesting
and instructive discussion upon the
various phases of the retail business.
The discussion covered a wide field
and became especially vigorous over
the question of pickled stock at the
holidays. The committee of arrange-
ments for the convention of the Car-
nation Society reported the details of
their work up to date. Two new mem-
bers were elected.

At the next meeting of the club, Feb.
24. Mr. J. T. Anthony will read a paper
on "How to Market Cut Flowers. '

The Market.

Market conditions have changed but
little. The shortage of roses continues.
There seems to have been some in-
crease in the supply, but the demand is
still in excess of it. Bulb stock is
plenty.

Various Items.

A banquet with covers for 1.200 peo-
ple was given at the Auditorium Hotel
the evening of Feb. 12 ( Lincoln's birth-
day) by the Marquette Club. The
speakers included ex-President Har-

rison and Secretary Gage. The decora-
tions were by Mr. P. J. Hauswirth, and
were very handsome. On the speaker's-
table appeared numerous plateaus of
the "Novelty" tulip arranged with
ferns, while on all the tables were
scattered flowers of the same tulip
and Scott carnations. No less than 2,000
flowers of the "Novelty" tulip were
used. The effect was admirable.

Mr. O. P. Bassett. of Bassett &
Washburn, spent a few days at West
Baden, Ind., early in the week.

Mr. G. H. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros.
Co., left last Saturday for a two weeks
trip through the south.

Bassett & Washburn are i:utting
some very flue Harrisii lilies and have
a large crop coming on.

The Executive Committee of the
Hort. Society of Cliicago has adopted
the premium list for the annual exhibi-
tion next November, and the prelimi-
nary printed list will soon be issued.

Dan McRory. representing W. A.
Manda. South Orange, N. J., was a re-
cent visitor.

BOSTON.

Club Meeting.

The postponed meeting of the Iflor-
ists' and Gardeners' Club was held
Tuesday evening. The question of the
annual dinner was discussed and it was
Anally decided to lay the subject on
the table for an indefinite period. The
club then enjoyed a lecture by Mr.
Robt. Farquhar on "The Great North-
west, Oregon, Washington, and Indian
Life on the Pacific Slope," which was
supplemented by 130 beautiful stere-
opticon views. It was a most enjoy-
able and instructive trip upon which
the audience was taken by the lecturer.
and at its conclusion a unanimous vote
of thanks was tendered him.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At a meeting of the Executive Com-
mittee of the Mass. Hort. Society on
Feb. 7, the desirability of looking for
more commodious premises was con-
sidered. It is said that favorable con-
sideration was given to a new location
for erecting a new building that will
be large enough to avoid crowding at
exhibitions as often happens at pres-
ent, the structure to contain offices,
lecture rooms, etc., in addition to ex-
hibition halls. The plan contemplates
the disposal of the present building,
which is now far too small for the
needs of the society.

The weekly exhibition last Saturda.y
was rather small and owing to the in-
clemency of the weather w-as only mod-
erately attended. Mr. James Comley,
superintendent of the Hayes Estate,
Lexington, came out with quite a large
exhibit of camellias in about 50 vari.?-
ties, Coelogyne cristata, Begonia lul-
gens and Cypripedium in.-ii.ijne, for
which he was awarded a gratuity prize,
Wm. W. Lunt, Hingham, showed some
well grown flowers of Cyp. Wm. Wal-
lace Lunt, for which he received a
first class certificate of merit. Carl
Blomberg. gardener for Oakes Ames,

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Glimpses of the Wholesale Store of Messrs. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

four varieties of anthuriums, which
were very attractive. H. T. Clinka-
berry, gardener to C. G. Roebling,
Trenton, N. J., showed a very fine Cat-
tleya Trianae Emily M. Roeliling, very
large well formed flower and excellent
color, for which he received honorable
mention. Mr, J, E, Rothwell, Long-

wood, exhibited a very fine plant of
Cypripedium Sallierii Hyeanum with
15 growths and 7 flowers, also Cyp,
concolor and Cyp. nitens superbum.
W. H. Spooner, Jamaica Plains, show-
ed a vase of the good old rose, Gloire
de Dijon.
A very interesting lecture entitled.

"New Notions About Old Insects,'' was
delivered by Prof. M. V. Slingerland,
of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.

Various Items.

Mr. P. Welch, of Welch Bros., uas
been confined to his home for aeveral
days with a severe cold.

Norton Bros, report good business
the past week. They had several im-
portant decorations. Housbton &
Clarli also report an improvement in
the call for decorations. James Delay
reports a decided gain in business.

Mr. A. P. Calder is cutting Cherokee
roses in quantity and they find a ready
sale.

The wholesale cut flower market re-
mains about the same as last week as
regards prices, though there is more
demand. Violets are still a drug and
are largely handled by the street fak-
irs.

Welch Bros, are receiving consign-
ments of orchids twice a week. They
include some remarkably fine Cattleya
Trianae which meet with ready sale.

C. H. J.

BUFFALO.

Flowers for Valentines.

Nothing startling to record of late.
We hear of a cut in some flowers.
"Tulips are 75 cents per dozen, mad-
am." "Why, I can get them at So and
So's for half a dollar. How much are
your carnations?" "Fifty cents,
madam." "Oh, dear! you are high;
down the street they ask only 35
cents." And so it goes. Sometimes it's
the truth and sometimes it's pure cus-
sedness, and a mean way of getting a
thing cheap. The weather is not fine
enough, and too little sun to make
much of a glut. Violets are getting
plentiful, but they are usually all used
up, and particularly to-day, for 'tis
St. Valentine's day of happy memory,
when our hearts palpitated at the
postman's knock and our few pennies
were spent in some modest little Cupid
and the original lines, "The rose is
red," etc. We did not have funds
enough to buy a bunch of violets lor
her, and flowers were very little used
then. We now think the most season-
able valentine is a box of flowers or
pretty plant.

Business Changes.

We hear that W. Scott has rented
the store at 54tj Main street, two blocks
further uptown and a much more com-
modious place to do business. W. A.
Adams is likely to move into 479 Main
street.

There will be at least three start for
Chicago Wednesday, and we hope to
make it four. The Nickel Plate is the
road selected.

Various Notes.

Messrs. Wise, of East Aurora; Hew-
son, of the Abbott Road; young Mr.
Lewis, of Lockport, and Prof. Cowell,
have all been making a pilgrimage to
Corfu and Darien of late to see Gen-
esee on its native heath. They all ex-
claimed, "That is good enough for me."

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It certainly, when growing, has a su-
perb appearance.

It's always extremely pleasant to
have a call from the patriarch of the
trade, and W. J. Palmer. Sr., and the
writer spent two hours this morning
in exchange of ideas, but the time was
chiefly occupied in cussing the Dutch-
man that sold us our La Reine tulips.
We know him. and have him spotted.
The several men who supplied us with
diseased Bermuda lily bulbs came in
for a general condemnation, for they
are all guilty.

The Atlantic Packers' Association
met here last week, and that brought
many of the supply men to town,
among them W. R. Roach, repres'3nt-
ing Jerome B. Rice & Co.. seed grow.;rs,
of Cambridge. N. Y., and several other
places. Mr. Roach shows keen intelli-
gence. He knew enough to buy liber-
ally of flowers and read the Florists'
Review.

Wm. F. Schmeiske. of Wilkes Barre.
was recently in town. He has dissolved
partnership with A. W. Moore, and is
looking around for a business opening,
and there is good reason to believe Mr.
Wm. F. S. will shortly be enrolled
among the retail florists of our city.

W. S.

WASHINGTON.

Trade Resume.

Usually the week preceding Lent is
the gayest in social circles and there
is no reason to believe that the coming
week will differ from former seasons.
The orders booked ahead by the flor-
ists indicate an exceptionally lively
week to come. The week past has kept
up the pace of its predecessor and went
it one better. There were really more
entertainments, but none calling for
any special decoration.

The effect of the bright and summer-
like weather of the past week is plain-
ly visible in the qviality and quantity
of stuff coming in: the outside temper-
ature reaching 70 degrees in the shade.
Prices are holding their own, with the
exception of violets and slight changes
toward the lower in bulbous stuff.

Mr. Bissett. foreman for Mr. .T. R.
Freeman, continues to send in the jln-
est Bridesmaids grown in this vicinity.
For color, size of flower and length of
stem they are all that could be desired.
His Scott carnations are equal to the
best northern grown. He is adding
several new varieties to his list this
season and intends discarding White
Scott, Portia, Mrs. Thompson and oth-
ers. He is much pleased with the
Farquhar violet, claiming not only ,',re
the flowers larger and stems lougsr, IhU
that they produce twice as luany
blooms as Marie Louise.

Notes.

Mr. J. E. Killen. representing Mr. C.
H. Joosten, of New York, was in town
last week and attended the last meet-
ing of the Commercial Florists' Asso-
ciation. He seemed much surprised at
not seeing Mr. Wm. Gude present. He

gave a very interesting talk about sim-
ilar troubles in other cities, citing St.
Paul and the successful eft'orts of the
florists of that city in breaking up and
compelling an industrial institution,
supported by the state, from entering
and competing with them in the open
market.

At the dinner given by the vice pres-
ident and Mrs. Hobart the plants for
the decoration were borrowed from the
White House conservatories. A few
strings of smilax and a few dozen
roses purchased from a florist, and any
deficiency in quantity was made up in
the use of artificial flowers. The wall
plaques and a mantel or two were dec-
orated with artificial roses and were
partially hidden by plants. The per-
son who furnished the extras was ask-
ed, on the strength of the purchase, to
do the decorating.

The order prohibiting visitors from
visiting the Government houses at the
Monument grounds, continues in force
so far as the committee is concerned.

Col. Clay, president of the TT. S. Re-
form School, made the remark to a
member of the Florists" Association
who called on him to ask his assist-
ance in checking the sales of the pro-
ducts of that institution in the open
markets in competition with the flor-
ists, "that we (the florists) ought to be
indicted by the grand jury for combin-
ing to hold up the prices, and he. for
one, would be glad to see it done. "

W. H. K.

BALTIMORE.

Business Conditions.

Business being quite up to the stand-
ard, there was little or no complaint
heard from the florists this week. The
close proximity of the Lenten tide has
no doubt greatly augmented the num-
ber of balls and receptions which took
place the past few days, while at the
same time it has hastened the booking
of many large affairs which are yet to
follow before the social season sinks to
rest.

With the weather's sudden transition
from cold to warm, good stuff has be-
come plentiful again and quite up to
the demand, with little or no change
in prices over last quotations. Violets,
however, deserve special mention,
both for quality as well as popularity.
In observance of the near approach of
St. Valentine's day. the stores are mak-
ing an unusual display of tasty floral
arrangements and novelties, which
seem to take the public's eye. and sell
well. Owing to the bright and balmy
weather, there was an unusual crowd
of promenaders about the mark3ts
Saturday afternoon, and the florists
seemed particularly busy.

Notes.

To prevent further misinterpreta-
tion, the writer begs to state that in his
last letter to The Review, he simi)ly
wished to correct an error, and it was
not his intention to even imply that
Mr. E. A. S. of the "Exchange" had

committed any breach of confidence
whatever.

Mr. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was
with us several days on his trip west.

C. F. F.

TORONTO.

Canadian Hort. Society.

The two great events in horticultural
circles here last week were the meeting
of the Canadian Horticultural Associa-
tion and the eighth annual dinner of
the local Gardeners' and Florists' Asso-
ciation. As regards the former, it must
be said that the meeting was not at-
tended by as many as was expected and
hoped for by the promoters, but it must
also be said that what was lacking in
numbers was more than fully made up
bv the enthusiasm and earnestness of
those present. The S. A. F. & 0. H.
(the secretary should supply rubber
stamps for this title), I believe, was
started in a similar manner, and I have
no doubt that the first convention of
the C. H. A. will be as successful as
theirs was at Cincinnati in 1885. I can-
not perhaps give a better account of
what was done at the meeting than by
sending you a clipping from one of ihe
daily papers of the 11th inst.:

Tlie members uf the C"ana<Uan Horticultural
Association met yesterday morning in St.
George's Hall to complete the organization
\vhicll was entered upon in November last.
Tlie president pro tem. Mr. Wm. Gammage _of
l^nn'hin. was in the chair. an.I among those
1. resent were; Mr. Hugh Mcljcan, St. Thomas;
Mr. Fred. Mitchell. Innerki]i: Mr. Fleck,
Mount Forest: Messrs. J. H. Dunlop. George
Vair. E. H. Carter, A. H. Ewing and others,
of Toronto.

Mr. Gammage. in addressing the meeting,
said that the value and need of associated ef-
fort is recognized in all professions and trades,
and none needed it more than they did as a
profession: it encouraged trade, promoted har-
mony, incited our aspirations and begot fel-
lowship. These were some of the fruits to be
derived from associating. He asked them then
to pledge their fealty to the association, and
let no opportunity pass wherein they could
extend its usefulness. They did not come to-
gether to organize a trades union, nor to fix a
scale of prices, or to form a trust; there was
no sinister purpose in their coming together.
They were seeking knowledge, and it was for
mutual conference and consultation, and to ex-
change ideas and compare methods respecting
the progress made in the aid to nature in pro-
ducing horticultural products. By this ex-
change each would become possessed of the
kni'Wledge of all. and return to his field of
laitL.r and business the better qualified for fur-
ther improvement during the coming year.

Continuing. Mr. Gammage refened to the
fact that not one time in ten was the original
idea of the government grant fulfilled in hor-
ticultural societies. This was the result of in-
difference or owing to the influence of political
ringers. He laid stress also upon the need of
a purely Canadian horticultural journal.

In the afternoon session the organization
was perfected. Tlie first business transacted
was the election of officers. Those chosen were
as follows; President. V-'m. Gammage, Lon-
don: first vice-president, E. G. Foster.
Hamilton: second vice-president and

lice-president for Quebec. .Toseph Bennett,
Rlontreal: secretary, Hugh McLean, St.
Thomas; treasurer, John H. Dunlop, Toronto:
vice-president for Ontario, T. H. Carter. To-
ronto; executive board for three years, Thos.
Manton, Toronto; Fred. Mitchell. Innerkip:
H. H. Groff, Simcoe. For two years. Harry
Dale. Brampton; Charles Scrim. Ottawa: G.
W. Mills. Toronto. For one year, A. H. Ew-
ing, Toronto; Walter Muston, Toronto; Orlando
Johnston, Kingston.

The by-laws were then discussed and decided
ujion. a great amount of detail work being
done. The meeting adjourned about 5 o'clock.

The place of meeting for the lirst
convention will he Toronto during the
second week of the Industrial Exhibi-
tion. This decision was reached after

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a long discussion; several other places
were named, bvit though their suitabil-
ity was not denied, it was thought Ihat
on account of the cheap railway rates
to be obtained at the time, as well as
the other attractions, a much larger
representation could be gathered to-
gether for the inaugural convention if
held here at that time than at any
other place, and that the association
oould be given a better "send-off." as it
were. Persons wishing for a copy of
the by-laws or other particulars should
w^rite to the secretary. Mr. Hugh C. Mc-
Lean. St. Thomas. Out.

Dinner of the G. and F. Association.

The second event — the dinner — was
held on the same evening, and was in
every way a great success. The decora-
tions were very pretty, orchids being
very much in eviilence. coming ]irinci-
paliy from the Horticultural (jardens
conservatory. Two pans of Coelogyue
cristata and two of Dendrobiura nobile
were magnificent. Manton Bros, sent
some ferns and orchids, and there were
some ferns from the Normal School
greenhouses. Mr. J. H. Dunlop sent
a magnificent center piece of Meteor
roses and asparagus. Some fine aza-
leas, also from the gardens, were very
showy. Of the dinner itself and the
liquids nothing but praise can be said.
The speeches were above par. the songs
and music the best that have been
heard at these dinners yet.

Mr. W. Lawrence's "Death of Nel-
son." Mr. Verral's "Boys of the Old
Brigade," Mr. Alf. Rubbra's "Prodigal
Son" and stump speech, Alderman
Score's "Land of the Maple Leaf." and
ex-Alderman Preston's patriotic Can-
adian speech seemed to catch the boys
just in the right spot, and were re-
ceived with "tumultuous applause."
There were four aldermen present, and
all made speeches but no one seemed
inclined to indulge in "excursive pro-
lixity." Alderman Score, mentioned
above, is now chairman of the parks
and garden committee of the city coun-
cil in place of Alderman Hallam.

And now I want to do a little scold-
ing. Several faces of those well known
in the trade, and for whom there is no
excuse for not attending, at least for
an hour or two, were not to be seen at
the table. These kind of things are not
got up simply for the purpose of "guz-
zling and gormandizing." There is an-
other and higher purpose, which these
gentlemen know all about without my
telling them. They appear to be .luite
willing to take all the benefits which
accrue from the association's work in
keeping horticultural matters before
the public, etc., and are quite willing
to give any amount of advice and criti-
cism in their stores and potting sheds,
but to give up anything — time, money,
comfort, pleasure, prejudices or jeal-
ousies— for the sake of the good work
does not seem to enter their heads. I
call it, to use a mild term, a very sel-
fish way of doing business. I admit
that the association might do more
than it does to improve things, but It
should be remembered that it has done
a good deal, and if it only holds a

flower show once a year it has a very
good excuse for existence and deserves
every assistance. With more encour-
agement it could do more ellieient
work. These annual dinners, held at
the best place in town, are one means
of "holding our end up," to say noth-
ing of their social use in the fraternity,
and all should make it a point of at-
tending who possibly can. Surely we
could forget all our little petty diff?r-
euces for one night in the year. I trust
these remarks will be received by those
whom the "cap fits" without offense —
none is intended. I merely make them
as a reminder that they owe some-
thing to the organizations that are do-
ing their best to raise the standard cf
horticulture and horticulturists in
this city.

Business Fair.

Business last week was in the ag-
gregate not at all bad. Several pretty
big affairs came along, and the general
demand was fairly lively. Bulbous
stuff is still plentiful. The weather was
comparatively mild and all the snow
is oft the ground again, ready to re-
ceive more. E.

ORANGE, N. J.

Club Meeting.

The New Jersey Floricultural Soci-
ety held its regular monthly meeting
the evening of February 7. and it was
well attended. The discussion upon
the advisability of holding a spring
exhibition consumed considerable time.
Ladies of the Orange Improvement So-
ciety having asked to work in conjunc-
tion with the society's metnbers to
make same a success, a committee was
appointed to interview the ladies and
ascertain how far they were willing to
be financially responsible. With the ex-
treme wealth of the Oranges and their
wonderful floricultural resources a
grand exhibition and success should
be the result.

Discussion.

The next subject taken up was the
bill now before the New Jersey senate
governing the importation of trees,
plants, shrubs, vines, grafts, cuttings
and buds, and the rules and regulations
for the inspection of trees, plants,
shrubs, vines, grafts, cuttings and buds,
commonly known as nursery stock,
grown within the United States, which
become subjects of inter-state jom-
merce on exportation, which is to pre-
vent the introduction into and the
Spread of injurious insects in New Jer-
sey and to provide a method for com-
pelling their destruction.

The bill was discussed from every
conceivable point. It was generally
conceded that the best way to settle
the various arguments was to appoint
a committee to thoroughly investigate
the bill and to present objections to
their representative. This was done
and the club will have a say before the
bill passes its third reading.

An Interesting Discourse.

Mr. H. S. De Forest, of Hitchings &
Co., then gave a very interesting dis-
course on Greenhouse Construction,
which was ably discussed by Mr.
Kitchen, W. A. Manda. F. L. Atkins,
and others. Many new points were
brought out and much interest was
taken by every one present.

Exhibition.

Mr. Kitchen had on exhibition an ia-
dividual flower of a new carnation^
scarlet sport — from Mrs. Bradt. This
ought to prove a good thing.

A pretty exhibit of carnations was
made by Robt. McArthur, Mrs, Bradt
being shown in elegant form. Certifi-
cates of merit were awarded for this
display.

The meeting closed, everybody feel-
ing satisfied that the evening had been
well spent.

ST. LOUIS.

The Florist Club.

The Florist Club held its re.gnlar
meeting on Thursday afternoon at 3
P. M. President Halstedt or Vice Pres-
ident Ude were not present owing to
important business at home, and Ex-
President Fillmore was selected to fll
the chair, with 30 members present.
Three new members were elected to
membership, W. E. Jordan, Fred
Meinhart and Fred Billinton. Applica-
tions for membership were received
from the following florists: W. L.
Hucke, A. E. Michel and Fred W.
Weber. Essays were next in order. Mr.
John F. Ammann, of Edwardsville,
Ills., Andrew Meyer, Sr., and R. V. Tes-
son. each read their essays and received
great applause from the members.

Mr. William C. Young read an article
from The Florists' Review of January
13 on "Work for Florists' Clubs," as
read by Mr. John Jones before the Mor-
ris County Florist Club, that brought
out a great discussion which will be
continued at the next meeting of the
club.

It was decided that the president
should appoint, some time before the
next meeting of the club, three com-
petent judges to act as judges at our
annual carnation meeting on March 10
at 2 P, M, A certificate of merit will
be given to all those deserving. The
meeting then adjourned to enjoy a
smoke at the Mercantile Club.

The Smoker.

Some thirty-five florists attended the
annual smoker given by the club. The
committee. Messrs. Beneke. Young and
Fillmore, had everything in readiness
when the party arrived. The two large
rooms, known as the blue rooms, the
best in the house, were used for the oc-
casion. First on the program were re-
freshments and cigars, after whicli the
chairman called order. In the absence
of President Halstedt. Vice-President
Ude was called upon for a few remarks
for the good of the club. Mr. J. F.
Ammann then sang his new song,
"Bring Back Some Gold." This ^ong

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Mr. Ammann dedicated to the St. Louis
florists who went to Kloudilce
last week. Mr. Carl Be.ver did
some fine acrobatic work. Mr.
J. J. Beneke sang a tew comic
songs, as did Al Bauer. Frank FilF-
more, Sr. and Jr., both sang and told
funny stories. J. W. Kunz was down
on the program for a ll.ving trapeze
without a net. but fell and was badly-
hurt. This put a damper on the enter-
tainment for awhile. Dr. Helwig, the
club's physician, was on hand and soon
had the old sport in good shape again
to continue the entertainment, and af-
ter a grand cake walk by all present
the party broke up to bowl a few
games.

Market Review.

The cut flower trade since last writ-
ing has not been so brisk, but the
wholesale houses claim they had good
trade all week. Cut flowers are not
over plentiful and few good orders
were placed for St. Valentine's day.

Beauties continue scarce and really
first-class stock cannot be had. Mete-
ors. Maids and Brides are selling tor
the best from $6 to $S. Perles and
■Woottons go at $3 to $.5. The best
Perles come from J. F. Ammann and
the fine Woottons are grown by Fill-
more. All the best roses are in excel-
lent demand and bring top prices.

Carnations, fancy varieties, bring
$2.50 to $3. Scotts. Daybreaks and any
kind of red sell at sight. The fine El-
dorado grown by H. Aue bring as high
as $5 per 100,

Valley is now in good form at $4.
Romans, daffodils and tulips are mov-
ing better and sell at $4. Callas are
plentiful at $S and $10 and Harrisii
are still selling at $12.50. Violets con-
tinue to come in in great quantities to
this market and are selling very cheap.
A few days of warm, bright sunshine
brought out a few florists to the mar-
ket with plants and they claim that
they sold out in short order.

Notes.

Fred Ostertag has given up his store
on Vandeventer avenue and has left
town.

Only about si.x. and perhaps ten, of
our florists will attend the carnation
meeting this week at Chicago.

The committee for this year's show
will meet again on Saturday night at
the same place to work on the pre-
liminary list.

Visitors in town this week are Rob-
ert W. Greenlaw, with N. F. McCarthy
& Co., Boston, Mass., and Mr. Klehni,
of Chicago.

The Bowlers.

At the Bowling Club Monday night
the attendance was a little slim, but
the few that were on hand rolled the
usual three games. C. A. Kuehn was
high man with 604. high single score
221; Beneke, second with 549, high
single score 212; E. Schray third. 539,
single score 1S9. Mr. Gus Eggleiag,
the- South Grand avenue florist, was a
visitor and rolled with the boys. Next
Monday night we expect to celebrate a

birthday and all members are request-
ed to attend. j. j. b.

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NEW YORK.

The Florist Club.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the New York Florist Club, Monday
evening, about seventy members were
present, and will rank as one of the
most successful in the club's history
in point of numbers, new members
elected and proposed, business done,
and the excellent lecture delivered by
Mr. John K. M. L. Farquhar, of Bos-
ton, and not forgetting the exhibits
which were exceedingly good.

Mr. William Plumb, the president,
was in the chair and, after the minutes
were read, the following gentlemen
were elected to membership: R. Ul-
rich. R. L. Cottenet, Charles Schenck,
Charles Millang, F. H. Traendly, H. A.
Bunyard, William Elliott, J. M. King,
J. P. Cleary, Theodore Lang, .J. K. Al-
len, Charles Trauth, all of New York;
and the following new members pro-
posed; John Finn, W. H. Gunther, E.
R. Lucatos, Peter McKenna, J. Cook,
W. S. Lee, James McManus, Joseph
Fleishman, all of New York City; R.
McMillan, Pearl River. N. Y. ; C. H.
Flemming. Bridgeport, Conn.;' J. R.
Mitchell, Stamford, Conn.; Fred Bou-
lon. Seacliffe. L. L; J. P. Mallon
Brooklyn; Fred H. P. Imbert, Wood-
ridge, N. Y.

The committee which visited Patc'i-
ogue, L. I., on the invitation of Mr.
Prank Niquet. reported on the carna-
tion show at the previous meeting, and
now known as "Maud Adams,"' and
awarded the following points; Size
10, form 20, substance 20, color 20,
stem 10, foliage 10, rarity 5, fragrance
5, a total of 90 points. The committee
consisted of J. N. May, L. Hafner aud
Alex Burns. The committee recom-
mended a certificate of merit, which
was unanimously awarded by the club.
The color is a beautiful cerise and the
flowers measure three inches, with f;ne,
stiff, erect stem of great length.

The committee of awards on exhibits
then read its report and suggested the
following new rules, which were
adopted;

Rules and Regulations Governing the Com-
petition of the New York Florists'
Club Medals.

The exhibition to take place at every meet-
ing of the Club during the year 189S.

Intending exhibitors should notify the secre-
tary at least one week before each meeting
of their intending exhibit; also approximate
amount of square feet required.

The limit for the space for the exhibits to be
as follows: except by special permit, when an,
exhibitor intends to make an extraordinary ex-
hibit.

Cut flowers, 20 square feet.

Pot plants. 50 square feet.

Decorative and made up work. 25 square feet.

Manufactured articles. 35 square feet.

All the exhibits are to be staged and in posi-
tion by half past five o'clock on the evenings of
the meetings of the Club.

All the exhibits are to be properly labeled.

The exhibitors should hand as an entry, a
correct list of their exhibits to the secretary
who will give them a number, bv which alone
said exhibits shall be known until after the
awards have been made and announced by the
secretary.

The Judges are to finish the Judging of the
exhibits before the opening ot the meeting
during which time no one will be allowed iii
the room except the Judges.

The decision of the Judges shall be read by
the secretary during the meeting, giving in de-
tail the points scored and any exhibitor hav-
ing any protest to make against the Judges,
same should be made before the close of the
meeting, but in all cases the final revision by
the Judges shall be final.

A committee consisting of six members shall
be appointed by the chair, selecting one ex-
pert, m each ot the six different classes.

The Judges shall award Certificates ot Merit
to deserving exhibits at each meeting and the
holder of the largest number of Certificates at
the end of the year shall be entitled to the Gold
Medal and the second largest number to the
bilver and the third the Bronze Medal

No exhibit shall be entitled to a Certificate
unless it scores at least S5 points.

All exhibits must be divided from each other
by a chalk or other mark.

No one individual plant shall be exhibited
more than once at any meeting of the Club
during the year.

Cut Flowers.

Size of exhibit o«

General effect ^,

Rarity '.['.'.['.'.'.['.'. i»

Substance .a

Color n

Stem ".'.'.'.'..!!!!! K

Foliage '■'■'•'•'.'.'.'....'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. &

Fragrance and other qualities. .!!.'i]!.'l]][]][ lo

lOo
Governing all Exhibits of Plants.

Size exhibit ofy.

Cultural Perfection \..] ,.[[[[ 20

Effectiveness ^^

Rarity '.'.■.'.■.'.■..;:.':;;;;::.■■" i^

Desirability for general culture ..'..'.'.'.'.'...'. 25

Decorative and Made Up Work.

Novelty in design 39

Artistic Arrangement and Harmony incoiorl 40
Quality of material 30

Quality
Size ...

Fruits and Vegetables.

Color or finish.
Other points .. .

20
10

100
Manufactured Articles.

Utility 30

Durability 20

Simplicity "!'.!!!"!!!!!!! !i! 2Ei

Cheapness !..!!."!!!!!!!.'!.' 25

100
Inferior exhibitions to be excluded by the
committee.

Manufactured plants ot all kinds to be ex-
cluded from this competition.

Among visitors in town were Chas.
H. Flemming, Bridgeport, Conn.; John
G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; Edgar
Nock, Providence, R. I.; C. H. Per-
kins, Newark, N. Y.; John K. M. U

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Farquhar. James F. M. Farquhar. Bos-
ton; John R. Fotheringham, with F.
R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.

The vanguard of the Holland bnlb
men have arrived; two of them, Mr.
Grawvel, with Speilman & Son, and
Mr. B. Kaptein, were on the ill-fated
Veendam. and had a thrilling expe-
rience. Mr. P. Vos, of the Holland
Bulb Co., has also arrived, but came
per S. S. Saale.

Mr. Patrick O'Mara visited Washing-
ton last week with reference to House
Bill No. 8694, mentioned in another
column, and succeeded in having an
amendment inserted exempting ilor-
ists' stock, whicli we hope will be per-
manent.

Mr. Patrick O'Mara addressed the
club with regard to the several liUls
before congress and the New Jersey
and New York legislatures affecting
florists, inasmuch as though the bills
were really aimedatthe San Jose scale.
Peach Yellows and Peach Rosette, flor-
ists' stock really comes under the ban
and, if passed, would cause endless
trouble to the trade. On motion it was
decided to appoint the following mem-
bers, to act as a legislative committee,
to visit Trenton, Washington and Al-
bany, and to appear before the several
committees, to protest against any leg-
islation that might act as a detriment
to the florist trade: Patrick O'Mara,
John N. May. and C. H. Allen.

The dinner committee reported that
over 50 members had promised to iA-
tend on the 2Gth and present indica-
tions are that it will be a "hummer. '

Mr. Chas. Allen then introduced the
lecturer for the evening. Mr. John K.
M. L. Farquhar, who gave an extremely
interesting talk on "The Bulb Gardens
of Holland and Plant Life in Jamaica,"
illustrated with a collection of beauti-
ful photographic stereopticon views,
many of them taken by himself. Mr.
James F. W. Farquhar, his brother, at-
tended to the practical part, while Mr.
"Alphabet" Farquhar guided us
through the canals and bulb fields of
Holland, illustrating the various modes
of growing and propagating of this
immense branch of horticulture, of
which nearly $5,000,000 worth are ex-
ported every year. From thence we
were taken to France and introduced to
Mr. Peter Crozy, of canna fame,
through picturesque Switzerland, the
gardens of Kew, London, and some
horticultural establishments, thence to
Jamaica, the home of tropical fruits
and flowers, where Mr. Farquhar trav-
elled from end to end. The lecturer
was listened to with rapt attention
and his concluding sentences were
greeted with a burst of applause. A
hearty vote of thanks to him was
unanimously accorded and it was the
sentiment that it was a most enjoyable
evening's entertainment.

The Exhibit.

Mr. H. C. Steinhoff exhibited some
well flowered azaleas of the following
varieties: Deutsche Perle, Vernaenea-
na, Paul Mardner.

Siebrecht & Son staged two nice
pieces of dendrobium, the Cliftondale

variety of nobile and Wardianum; the
former very rare.

W. A. Manda showed Cattleya Tria-
nae coerulescens, C. Trianae rilba, C.
Trianaevar., Dendrobium Dominianum.
D. Ainsworthii and variety alba; all in
flower and nice specimens, and a varie-
gated form of Geonoma gracilis.

T. W. Wea^hered's Son exiiibited a
section of their model greenhouse, iron
and wood construction, which for sim-
plicity and utility will certainly Una
favor.

Mr. F. L. Atkins showed a sample of
the "Brazilian Tonic Plant Food," an
odorless fertilizer that looks like snuff
and will be used largely when better
known, as it contains all the best in-
gredients for a plant food.

Mr. C. W. Ward exhibited an excel-
lent collection of carnations of his well
known varieties that were much ad-
mired.

Mr. Frank Niquet sent a vase oil his
new carnation, Maud Adams,

New York Gardeners' Society.

At the regular meeting of the above
association held in Mott Memorial
Hall, Saturday evening, Mr. William
Scott, of Tarrytown, in the chair, the
usual routine business was transact^^il.
A paper was read by Mr. A. Weagarter
for Mr. E. Rimyon, president of ^he
Elizabeth Nursery Co.. on Trees and
Shrubs; Their Selection and Manage-
ment, which was well received and was
accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

There were several exhibits. Mr. C.
W. Ward showed some of his usually
fine carnations, including the follow-
ing varieties: General Maceo, Bon
Ton, John Y'oung, Blush. New York,
Mrs, G. M. Bradt. Golden Nug.get,
White Cloud, Mrs. James Dean, Flame,
which were awarded a certificate of
merit.

Mr. Joseph Towell. Paterson, N. J.,
exhibited his new seedling from D.iy-
break. Governor Griggs, very similar
to the parent, but much more fimbriated
and slightly deeper in color; awarded a
certificate of merit.

Mr. A. Wengarter, Bay Ridge. N. Y.,
gardener to G. W. Bliss, exhibited
some specially well grown carnations
of the following varieties: Bouton d'Or,
Diaz Albertini, Mrs. G. M. Bradt, Mrs.
James Lane, seedling Diaz Alberiini,
William Scott and Mars, seedling from
Moladach: collection awarded a cer-
tificate of merit.

Mr. W. Bartholomae. the able secre-
tary of the association, showed some
forced Forsythia Portunei, and Deut-
zia gracilis; awarded honorable men-
tion.

Our Special Wholesale Report.

Milder weather conditions have op-
erated to bring in an adequate supply
of all varieties of stuff. Trade has not
kept pace with the increased amount
and a recession of values has taken
place ranging from 25 to 50 per cent.
The demand has been slow and un-
even since the 7th, which is all the
more disappointing when it was ex-
pected that the t%vo weeks preceding

Ash Wednesday would prove to be
good.

Maids and Brides show a falling off
in quality and the proportion of long
straight stems is less than a week ap-O.
The color is not so good and the flow-
ers are soft. Other varieties seem to
have suffered less. The cut of Beau-
ties has U^rgely increased though the
special size is yet a little shy in bloom-
ing. The larger part are short stems;
on these the price is low.

Carnations have held their own liet-
ter than roses, but the price on them is
not firm. The violet crop is on and
shipments are heavy, so that it is not
possible to clean out except at low fig-
ures. Bulbous stock is a glut. Har-
risii, tulips. Van Sion and freezias are
at a discount. Smilax and adiantum
sell at fair figures. Valley is doing
no better with a tendency to lower
figures; for prices see market report.

Various Notes.

Mr. John JL Hunter, who was re-
cently manager of the estate of H. V.
R. Kennedy. Hempstead, L. I., has been
appointed superintendent of parks at
Paterson.

Mr. J. W. Scallen, the well known
Broadway florist, will move to 1246
Broadway, a very spacious store. May
1st. This is getting to be the center of
the shopping district now and it will
doubtlessly be a very judicious move.
I noted in his window some of the .\ew
rose Mme. Chatenay. and Golden Gale,
also a new pink carnation Ada Fiehau,
very attractive and of good color.

CINCINNATI.

The Florist Club.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Cincinnati Florists' Society was held
last Saturday evening, with President
Witterstaetter in the chair. The Chi-
cago trip was discussed and the boys
are still in favor of going via the C..
H. & D. Upon motion it was resolved
to procure a crayon portrait of ihe late
Robt. J. JIurphy to adorn the meeting
place of the club. The secretary was
instructed to notify the delinquent
members to pay up within sixty days
or they would be dropped from the reg-
ister. Mr. Witterstaetter reported that
he had secured badges for all who in-
tended to attend the convention.

The Exhibit.

The monthly exhibit of plants and
cut flowers was as usual a success. Mr.
C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I., Mr. Wm.
Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., and H.
Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md., were out-
side contributors. The new rose Mrs.
Robt. Garrett, was highly praised and
admired by all.

Messrs. George & Allen were as usual
in the lead with a fine collection of
roses. Their Meteors, Brides and
Maids were A No. 1, as was also their
bulbous stock, which made a grand
display.

The City Greenhouses had a small
collection of orchids which, as usual,
proved an attraction for the ladies.

510

The Weekly Florists' Review*

FEBRUARY 17, 1898.

Theii- cyclamen in G-inch pots, were
well clone and worthy of note.

A. Sunderbrnch's Sons made a gen-
eral display of plants and cut flowers.
Some choice palms in the background
with foliage and blooming plants, with
several vases of lilies interspersed
made the display attractive and com-
plete.

Corbett & Wilson showed some Prin-
cess of Wales violets with stems 7 to 9
inches long. Their Marie Louise were
also very good.

Wm. Murphy had fifteen stand.ird
varieties of carnations on exhibition,
including Emma Wocher. Mrs. Geo. M.
Bradt and Juliilee.

Trade Brisk.

Trade is quite biisk and all stock 's
going well at good prices. The supply
is still insufficient to meet the demand.
Bull)ous stock is moving quite lively
in consequence of the shortage of roses
and carnations.

Recent visitors: R. W. Greenlaw,
representing N. F. McCarthy & Co.,
Boston; Wm. Dykes, representing Ed
Jansen, New York: A. Ij. Vaughan, of
Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson, Chi-
cago; T. C. Joy, Nashville, Tenn.; E. G.
Hill, Richmond, Ind. B.

JADOO FOR CARNATIONS.

Mr. Alljert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.,
has been experimenting with the
Jadoo Fibre in propagating carnations
and is so well pleased with the results
that he will next season use the Fibre
almost exclusively for this purpose.
Evidently there "are many uses to
which this material may be put to ad-
vantage.

PATERSON, N. J.— At the meeting
of the Paterson Florists' Club. Feb. 16,
Prof. Byron D. Halsted. of New Bruns-
wick, N. J., read a paper on '■Injuri-
ous fungi in the greenhouse."

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

OITUATtON W.\NTED-As foreman in good flor-
^ 1st establishment. First-class rose grower, also
palms, ferns, carnations, nuims, violets and general
stock. Or take charge of a gentleman's good pri\ate
place, 20 years experience in England and .America.
Strictly temperate. Oood wages expected. Married.
I'lsengaged about March ist. (ktod references. .Ad-
dress tJeo. Norton, 164 C>nter St., Bridgeport. Conn.

OITU.ATION W.ANTED- Near Chicago, by first-
^J class grower of cut flowers and plants, also mush-
rooms and cucumbers. Was in charge of last place for
six years. Good references. Parties wanting a good all
round man please address F. G.. care of Florists' Review.

CJITU.ATION VV.AMTED-.A young man of ig, with
^T* three years experience in florist store, desires a
place in greenhouses to learn practical floriculture. .Al-
bert Fiedler, 820 Hanover Street, Baltimore, Md.

Q ITU.ATION WANTED-Gardener, single; in priv-
► " ate place, understands care greenhouses, fruits, vege-
tables, lawns and e\-erything in general; Best of refer-
ences. .Address W., Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg.,
N ew York City.

FOR .SALF— Large cypress tank holder; ten thousand
gallons of water; good as new, as it has been in-
doors and well painted; only in use t; years; price, S75.00,
f. o. b., Cincinnati. J. A. Peterson, 105 East 4th St.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.

"Vy ANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
* ' to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
balf interest and take full charge. For particulars ad-
dress -A. H., care Florists' Re\iew.

aiTU.ATION WANTED-By practical fionst and
O gardener, pri\att or commercial, as foreman, A i on
roses, carnations, mums. \ iolets. etc.; 15 yeai^' experience
in this country; English; married; no one horse affair
need answer this; state wages, best of references. .Ad-
dress I^. N.,care Florists' Renew.

^^

/" ANTE F)— Foreman, on commercial place, Califor-
nia. Must be experienced in handling men, with
unquestionable kmiwledge of propagating and growing,
both inside and out; competent to take entire charge;
good liabits and best of references. Address "Carna-
tion." care of Florists' Review.

FOR S.AI.E— Range of greenhouses, and land for
rent. Address John Leluan, West Foster avenue.
Station X. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED- By a t^rst-class florist, 12
O years experience in ifrowing cut flowers and general
bedding plants; age 28; single. Address Florist 100,
care Florists* Review.

I^OR SALE OR REXT— New house, with large
bam and carriage house; poultry pen, good lawn,
one and one^lialf acres of planting land; good water and
other essential appliances which make it a desirable resi-
dence and florist business; situated one-half mile from
Asbury Park Depot. New York line; rent, $2;o per year,
with option of a s-year lease. Address Owner, care
Florists" Re\'iew.

OITUATION WANTKD By a florist and gard-
k^ ener, pri\ate or commercial; 15 years' experience,
who can grow carnations, mums, roses, etc. also vege-
tables under glass. Address A. H. Clark, Lansdale. Pa.

OITUATlOX WAXTKp- Having managed cut
O flower store two years with success. I desire to change
position for larger concern by April i; Detroit or Cleve-
land preferred. Please correspond with 32 Michigan,
Florists' Review.

SITUATIOX WANTED As foreman with some
refined party, by a practical grower of cut flowers,
palms, orchids and general stock; good designer and de-
corator; only reliable parties need answer; Lest of refer-
ences, California preferred. Address Orchids, care of
Florists' Re\iew.

FOR SALE— A first-class florists' refrigerator. Have
changed location and it can not be used in present
place; will sell cheap. Address J. J. McManmon, 6
Prescott St., Lowell, Mass.

WANTED— A good rose grower, a working foreman
who can grow Beauties; give references. Address
W. C. Florists' Review.

UiTUATlOX WAXTKD-A gentleman thoroughly
O understanding e\ery department of the business, seeds,
bulbs, plants and nursery stock, would like to represent
some good, reliable firm throughout New England,
either on salaryor commission basis; a first class sales-
man. Apply Z. Z., care Florists' Review.

(SITUATION WANTED— A practical, successful
•■^ grower desires a position as foreman where fine cut
flowers are desired. Describe place fully when replying.
Nixon H. Gano, care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By a good German gar-
►^ dener, married, small family; was working in whole-
sale places; pri\ate place preferred; best of references.
Paul Stoever,75 Ward street, Chicago, III.

SITUATION WANTED— By young married man,
age 27. who can grow orchids, palms and ferns. Ad-
dress N.J. A., care United States Exotic Nursery, Short
Hills, N. J.

SITUATION WANTED— By an experienced gar-
dener and florist, to take charge of private or com-
mercial place; age, 3S; married; best of references. Chi-
cago, care Florists' Review.

WANTED, SITUATION— By a florist of 20 years'
experience as maker up of designs or general
greenhouse work; very best of recomendations. Joe. N.
Lawrence, Ottumwa. la.

SITUATION WANTED-By florist and gardener;
lO private or commercial place; thoroughly competent;
married. Address B.. care H. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia. Pa.

WANTED — First-class rose grower; strictly temper-
ate and willing te work; steady place; state! wages
expected and give references. Humfeld Floral Co.,
Nintli and Highland a\e . Kansas City. Mo.

GREEN HOUSE FOR SALE.

pVERVTHlNG in first-class condition, and cen-
*- triHJlv located. Good stock ol tlowt-rs of all
kinds. Natural Gas and Water Works supplv.
Population of city ,M.(JOO.

Can be Boug'ht at a Bargain.

Address. HENRY L. MOORC, Lebanon, Ind.

W. C. KRICK'S

FLORISTS'
IMMORTELLE
LETTERS, Etc.

Mctl.il .lu.u-defl at
111. Wt.rl.r- K.iir and
lii.;lic--I .iw.ird wher-
CV..I cxini.ilcd.

i iiese Letters and
Iiesigns are made of
the best Immortelles
wired on wood or me-
tal frames, having
holes drilled in them
to insert toothpicks,
by which they are fas-
tened in the design.
tJive them a trial.
You will find these
goods to be superior
to any in the market
2-in, Letters. Sa.SO'
per 100. Postage 15
cents per 100.

I'.ii I'tliei styles of Letters, Emblems and Designs,
send for catalogue. Before purchasing send for free
sample and catalogue, and compare with any other
letter on the market.

For Sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.
The Perfect Flower Pot Handle and Hanger.

It is used in lifting plants out of jardinieres, also for
hanging up plants for decorations on walls, etc. Will
sustain a weight of 100 pounds.

No. I. will fit from 2 to 5-inch pots, per dozen, 35c.;
No. 2. will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots, per dozen. 50c.; No.
3. will fit from S to 12-inch pots, per dozen. 60c. Post-
age IOC extra per dozen; sample pair. loc, postpaid.

W.C.KRICK,l287Broa(lway,Brooklyn,N.Y.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

ADRIAN, MICH.

SPECIALTIES;

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

TTallLt^U Traveling Sales-
man for the c* J* J* J* J* J* J"

FLORISTS' SIPPLY LINE.

Address S. C, care

rUORISTS' RBVIBW.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winter-
son, Chicago, acknowledge no su-
periors in the packing of cut flowers
for shipment.

FEBRUARY 17. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

511

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SINGLE

TUBEROUS

BEGONIAS

III III ill :iii: iiiir nil!' Ill" 'iiiir iiiir iiiii 'iiiii' mirmiii: miir iiirmniiiniiiniir miniiii' iiiir miii' 'iiiriiiiriiiiirm^

DREER'S 'SP^^'^^ OFFER" OF I

=^=^Seasonable BULBS and TIBERS j

TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS. Nuw is tlie time to plant fur uarly M

rtdW.-niiL^ ihw -tr.ini tlii~ sr.i-dti is .■vrn Mi|i.iiijr to that siippliod by us in the past, ^

ha\ iii'^ sr. iiffil < i.iiirol ii( th(.- vtMck nt t\\i> ni th<- [iH'St successful Kurnpt-an growers. =

same ha\ ing ht'eii persuiially inspecte'l l'\ us while in tluwer. ^

SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. |

SfparaTi.' colore— Crimson. Scarlet. White. Kcise. Veiitiw ami ( ir;m<;f, ^

."iilc- per dn/en. $:l.iiii per P"). JJ'i uo per IfKH) g

Choicest Sinele \'arieties in Mixture— 4llc. per du/eii. $_'..'i(l per KKI. Jl'll.iKl per Pmil- ^

DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. |

Separate C"l..rs--Scarlet. Rose. Wliite and \'ell.i\v- ^

<!.■_'.") per dozen. SHI.tm per IIX). j'JU.CKJ pur IIXKI g

Cliuicest Doidile Mi.\ed— $1,011 per do/en. }^.m pir IIHI, J.U.lll) per KHXI. ^

GLOXINIAS. I

.\ Superb Strain in Clioicest Mixture— 7."ic. per dn/i-n. $"i.00 per KKI. JHI.IK) per lOtKI. ^

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS. |

Choice Named \'arieties. in 2.7 Slirt^ fj.nii pt r di'.en, •l.'i.oi) per UK'. ^

Choice Mixed Varieties— $1.UU per do/en. JH.OO per 1«), g

A. %lp MONTBRETIAS. TUBEROSES. |

VufrJ , ''"I- "' «''.'• most d.-<iralilenl ,.ur summer and True Dwarf [).>x,\,\.- I'e.irl. selected 4 to ti-inch S

r^Aui lAc? "W^ I ^'" rtowt-ring liulbs comparatively hut little bulhs. Sac. per IikI; J7 Mi per ItliKJ. ~

DAHLIAS. » I known, but certain to hecome popular. Six choice ^

. ^ , , -. J named sorts. Sac. per doz.; $*..iO per IIJO.

.-\ hne assortment ol ■_'.. Double Cactus, 12| Tir^Qiniac

Double Show and Fancy. 20 Pompone strong IHarilUIMo.

field grown roots. Jl.OUper doz.. $S.0O per 100.1 i Fine Sorts. 30c. per doz.; JJ.OO per 100

JAPANESE LILIES.
Send for List of Sorts and Price

i Henry A. Dreer, 714 chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. I

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iiiiiii Jill, .mill

illlll Jlllli illll ;llllli llllll: illllL Jllll .IIIII .mm illllll :illll. :lllll IIIII

.mil iiiiiiiiiiIp

Too
Pretty
to
Sell!

GERANIUM

..MARS..

2-iucli puts, ii.oo per doz.
Cash with order.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,
Waynesboro, Pa.

S

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

FLORISTS'

FLllWIiR

SliEilS

.1*

I

"Whi'lesale CataloLjue on application.

WEEBER & DON, ''•':^,^^^^' i^

114 Chambers St., New York City. ?)}

^ ^ ''"lUBSCRIBERS are re

ri' \"| minded that they will

^,L^,^^J rr\afpria\\v ;\Avanre thp

materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :?:::::

l.m-..

ATTENTION !

Contracts made now (or Feb-

runry-March delivery of fresli

...Ldtanid Borbonica Seed...

FRESH ON HAND. 100 1000

CocosWeddeliana $ii.'.<ri $7.r)ii

Asparagus PI. Nanus l:^'> HI. DO

Pandanus L'tilis 1.50 12.00

Latania Borbonica ( Feb. 15) 25 1.75

I Price includes delivery. 1

CVCAS REVOLUTA.-\Ve are the oldest firm in

import trade h'r them. Take advantage of

special offers on early orders.

Liliuni Auratum. Ruhrum. Allnim. etc.. In? K..

japan Maples, etc., lor Spring deliverv. .Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.

Estahlistied IS7^ 220 Broadway. New York.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

MOST jiiagnituent Ht-ddiug and Decora-
ItI jjyp Plant over introduced; equal to a
Palm in beauty; grows with the rapidity
of the Hicinus; not affected by drouth.
Plants from 4-inch pots, set out 1st June,
attained a height of ten feet, and tliough
not watered once, remained fresh and vig-
orous during the extreme drouth. Send
for lialf-tone illustration showing bed of
tliese plants.. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $.^.25 per doz. for
3-inch pots; all propagated from a tree
winch lias produced this Fall and Winter
VSl pounds of its delicious fruit, the largest
weigliing 12'/4 pounds.

TASO PIiAN"T.— The genuine Sand-
wich Islands Taro. entirely distinct from
the common Caladium. and a much
grander plant in all respects. $1.00e;ich.
Ready May l:-t Send for Catalog-ue.
MARTIN BENSON, Dongola. III.

^^•.^>. '*^. WRITE ■-^^•s ■^■.-»i

R.&J.Farquhar&Co.,

SEEDSMEN.

16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON,

Fmf the (.'hoicist .iii'i I!f?t \f«' Crop

FLOWER SEEDS.

NEPONSET PAPER FLOWER POTS,

PtRE SHEEP MANURE, and all
Catalogue Mailed Free. FLORISTS' SIPPLIES.

Carnations.
<«:iod .StrnnR Stock .it

Bottom Prices. ^^

From Sand or Soil. Ready Xow or Later.

Daybreak $1.2ri per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

Tidal Wave $1.25 per 100.

McGowan |1.00 per 100; $11.00 per 1000.

Wm. Scott $0.75 per UK); $7. .')0 per 1000.

CASH WITH OBDEB.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

Uake Geneva,

Wis.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
wfriting advertisers.

512

The Weekly Florists* Review,

FEBRUARY 17. :

OMAHA, NEB.

Trade Conditions.

Business lias lieen good tlie past two
weelvs. Stoclv is soraewliat scarce, es-
pecially carnations. Roses are sold
at 75 cents to $1.00 per dozen, carna-
tions 35 to 40 cents, violets $1.00 to
$1.50 per hundred. Bull)0Us stock sells
well this year, as must of the florists
handle it in small quantities.

Among the Growers.

J. F. Wilcox is sending in some fine
American Beauties and Bridesmaids
and some excellent Meteors are being
received from McPherson & Reed. ilr.
R. Unger consigns all his stock to St.
Louis and gets a better price or just
as good as the retailer realizes for his
stock here in Omaha. The r-arnations
and violets which C. H. Frey, of I^in-
coln, is sending to this market are un-
usnally fine, as are also the Marie
Louise violets which Nicols & Green
are sending.

Notes.

Mr. Geo. A. Kuhl, of Pekin. HI.,
called on us on his way to the coast
and was very much surprised at flow-
ers being sold at wholesale in retail
stores.

The Nebraska Florists' Society are
having lots of fun. They meet every
Monday night to practice bowling. The
scores made were as follows: A. Doa-
aghue. Sr.. 104; J. F. Wilcox, 143; L.
B. Stewart, 126; Geo. Swoboda, 111; J.
J. Hess, 12S, which is a good average
for starters. .1, .1. B.

CARNATION WELLESLEY.

In our last issue an omission was
made from the advertisement of Tail-
by's new scarlet carnation on page 4S7.
It should have read "For sale by J.
Tailby & Son, Wellesley, Mass.. and
H. F. Littlefleld, Worcester, Mass." It
appears correctly in this issue.

Mr. J. Harrison, of Jersey City. N. ,J.,
besides having his star carnation. Mrs.
J. Harrison, in good shape, has several
very promising seedlings. One is a
specially good pink that will undoubt-
edly be heard from in the near future.
It has not yet been christened.

\For Sale by
[Seed Stores,

For Free
I'.-imphl. t.
u rile to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville. Ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

RFXEIVEKS OI'

Write Is for
Prices.

Raffia.

rRESN GOGOS SEED

Cocos Weddeliana, $6.00 per 1000 seeds.

Special quotations on large quantities. We can now offer a quantity of

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI DORMANT ROOTS

-goBB^-jv ^°' tarlv delivery. I year, $5 per 100; 2 year, SIO per 100; 3 year, $15 per 100;

) ^./A?^ 4 year, $25 per 100. ly^ kh, p,.r 1000

.^SP.\R.AGUS SPRENGERI SEED; nmv ready $1.50 SIO.OO

irt ASP.^R.AGUSFLUMOSUS NANUS SEED; new crop on hand. 1.25 10.00

lo| CANN.\ Al'STRIA; strone;. field groyyn pieces 2.25 20 00

C.\NN,\ IT.\LI.\: strong, field-grown pieces 3.25 30.00

L\1'.\M.\ H( IKH(IN1C.\; (seed I. just arrived 35 300

rflSEKdlS ROUTED HEGUMAS; single to color 2.25 20.00

v.V->0*s^^i>'<3y Sl.NCa.E Ml.XED; all colors 2.00 15.00

^'^On^^'^ DOUBLE MIXED; all colors .-'; tl.oo 50 00

LfLB-^ fiLOXINI.XS; choice mixed 4.00 30.00

WHITE US FOB SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL SPRING BULBS.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., ■'''';".',e''pLt:'caM^03''8":s;''.'''^-

uberose Bulbs

WELL CURED,
EXTRA FINE STOCK...

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4
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DWARF PEARL or TALL DOUBLE, per 100, $1,00: per 1000. $7.50

(;l;idinli, H,-gniii

SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGER QUANTITIES.

s, I.il .\nr.itiiiii anil Otlirr Suiiimer Elowering liulli^
..rini'iit Siiii! Ii^r W'hnlt-sale List, just issued.

W. W. BARPNARD SC GO., seedsmen, CHICAGO.

No. 63 Pine Street, - NEW YORK.

New American n k v[V[ a r

Our Novelties (or I89.S I , /l 1^ 1 /l ^
Finest in the World.... Wlai ' i ^ XX^

Per 12

Duke of Marlborough, d.irk maroon |l.oo

Duchess of Marlborough, only pure pink. .. 4.00

Topaz, ,,i,K ;,l,>nUiti-h large pure yellow . .. ,H.0O

Lorraine, innk-edged, white; extra fine i.OO

Maiden's Blush, very delicate flesh color.. . 2..50

Brilliant. ;j petals yelloyv. lower one red 4.00

Victoria, pale yellow, spotted pink 8.00

Triumph, yehety scarlet, e.xtra large 3.00

Cuba, largest and finest, gilt edged S.OO

Golden Pearl, nearest approach to double... li.OO

CHAMPION, positively thcfinest scarlet. $5 each

KLONDIKE, g:;"!™".""" .":'"''' $2.50 each

One of each of the above, includ- C I O
ing one Philadelphia ylZ

12 Other Novelties never before
offered for $12.

Philadelphia. Hu- lH'st(.rims..iiscarIct.$2.r.0pt'rl3

SEND FOR PRICE LIST OF 250
VARIETIES OFCANNAS.

OUR CANNAS IN FRANCE.
To Messrs. A. Blanc & Co.

\"our new Cannas of last year gave me nuicli satisfac-
tion. Please send me a complete set of your novelties for
iSqS as soon as ready; also 12 more Crimson CJiant. etc.
[Signed] Ch. Molin.

I.yoii, France. Jan. 3. i8g8.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM only 3lK) plants in 5-inch
jiots (rcad> for y-inchl. remaining, price, $)
p.-r VI.

DAHLIAS 11 prizes at the last Dahlia Show. 1st
pri/i' Dahlia I best noveltv). Gilt Edge, $15 per
11H». \Vr have all the latest novelties.

GLOXINIAS liest English Sorts. $v{ pei lUf).

CALLAS Spotted Leaf, $ito$>; Black Callas, $1;
Yellow. |iil.l per 100, Golden. $J each; Purple
Eringed. $JJ per UH).

A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK.

ss;

i!8

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose==

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indelinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses, .^warded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. V. at Provi-
dence last .'\ugnst, and the
Shaw Golil Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Lutlierflrmslrong,

3720 Olive Street. ST. lOUIS. MO.

88

SS

Carnations Chrysanthemums

Mew and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of ISUS and IHIIT; as well as tlie best
standard sorts.
Address "ve^^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

EVERGREENS

Specimens for Pots and Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON.

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO.. - PA

FEBRUARY 17, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

513

Wholesale Cut Flowers

And Florists' Supplies,

Long Distance Telephone

Express 466.

j^.

88 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

Rooms 22 and 23

The American Carnation Society
meets in Cliicago Feb. ITtli ami ISth.
AVe are glad of it. tor, if there is an.v-
thing new and we can get it, we want
it for our trade. Some member of our
tirm will be there all the time and
growers wishing to send stock to this
market will find it to their advantage
to see us before making arrangements.
This also applies to the buyers, for al-
though there is no doubt that the car-
nation plant growers will show T.ne
blooms to catch the growers and sell
his cuttings, so we also show every day
the greatest supply of carnations of
any firm in the West. The difference
between us and the plant grower is that
we sell the cut blooms of the best com-
mercial varieties at prices that are
right. You know what you can do with
the blooms when you get them, but see
if you can produce from the cuttings as
tine blooms as those shown at the ex-
hibition of the Carnation Society. We
think not.

The daily supply from our many
growers keeps us in shape to supply
your wants and we want to supply
them. Please do not forget that we
have been more than fifteen years in
the commission line, and. therefore.
know what the trade wants. We can fill
your orders for carnations, roses, bulb
stock or anything else that grows. We
are on top, and to stay there means
to fill orders as we receive them with
stock such as we know the trade wants.

At least consult us liefore you buy
anything and before you sell, if you are
a shipper.

The Novelty Tulip is still in the lead.
300.000 next year. Try it. It is .iust as
represented.

m

E WILL HANDLE

THE ENTIRE,^ ^
OUTPUT OF THE
KLEHM .< .^ .^J-.J-
NURSERIES

PRICE LIST.

Subject to Change Without Notice.

70,000

NOVELTY

TULIPS

'HIS IS A SURE

SELLER; ONCE YOU
TRY IT YOU WILL
NEVER BE WITH-
OUT IT J- .* J- .* * J-

You can order them from any broker
as we sell to them all.

Price, 5 Gents.

p. AND D. AT COST. ''tf !"•'

Meteors, extra select $7 to 9

Brides, Maids, extra select $7 to 9

Meteors, Bride, Maid, good average $4 to 6

Perles, extra select $4 to 6

Roses, our selection $4.00

Callas, Harrisu 12 ', to 15

Tulips, aU kinds $3 to 4

Violets 75to$I

Valley, our specialty ^the best 2 to 4.00

Smilax, fine, plenty 10 to 12'j

Carnations, extra select $2.00 to 3.00

Carnations, good average stock. . J ' jc to 2 '^

Romans, Narcissus, Daffodils $2 to 4

Adiantum, very scarce $1.25

Asparagus per string, 50c to 65c

Galax per M, $1.50

Common Ferns per M, 2.00

Common Ferns .500 sold at lUOO rates.

Asparagus always on hand.

All flowers in season at lowest market rates.

Store open until 6:30 P. M. week days,
until noon Sundays and holidays.

We always ship extra select or high-grade
goods unless other^vise ordered.

FINEST VALLEY THAT GROWS! ^c^Ys^m^

Jobbers in all kinds of desirable.

AGENTS FOR . ^„

S' LILY OFTHE VALLEY.

It is not what you pay for the extra select stock, but what the
extra select stock pays you. Bear in mind that the best is
the most economical. It pays to trade at headquarters and
the greatest house in America.

■Florists' Supplies

514

The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY 17. 189S.

PITTSBURG.

Trade Conditions.

Trade for the past week has lieen
good. Bulhous stulT is plentiful and
meets with fair demand. Judging from
the sale of single violets, it would
seem that they are liecoming more pop-
ular here. Funeral work has been
plentiful. Many memorial flower to-
kens were ordered for the unfortunate
ones killed at the big fire of the Union
Storage and Chautauqua Ice Co. planLS.

Various Items.

The most noteworthy event of the
week has been the formation of the
firm of Britenstein & Co., which suc-
ceeds Patterson Bros. The tirm is
composed of Messrs. Walter Brit';n-
stein of Smithfielil. and Walter Flemui,
formerly manager of Patterson Bros.
Britenstein & Co. will carry on the
business in Patterson's old flower
stand, corner Market street and Liber-
ty avenue.

At a late visit to the greenhouies
of F. Britenbaugh & Brother, at Ben-
nett. Pa., your correspondent saw a
very tine lot of fuchsias which are
worthy of some note. The "Little
Beauty" variety, which was originated
by them, is again in big demand this
season.

Visitors: Mr. D. Corbin. the violet
specialist, of Philadelphia, and Mr. M.
Rice, of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia.

L.

FLORAL CALENDARS.

We have received froiu Mr. O. B.
Long. Btiffalo, N. Y., some completed
specimens of his floral calendars for
1898, the designs for which have been
already described in these columns.
They are certainly very handsome. An-
other neat idea of Mr. Long's is a
small blotter, upon the back of which
appears the calendar for the current
month. This bears the card of a re-
tail florist who has evidently used
these blotters for distribution ' to his
customers. It ought to be a I'ery ef-
fective advertisement, both blotter and
calendar being useful and worthy of
preservation.

FOR TtIB TRADE OMbY.

TR.ADE

M A K K

We import all kinds of Japanese Bulbs
Plants and Seed, and have our own Nurse-
ries and Farms in Japan. We expect large
shipments of Lilium Auratum L. spec,
album, rubrum Melpomene Cycas stems
and Maples. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 15 Broadway,
New York.

No. 3 Nakamura,
Yokohama, Japan.

ri,.^

BRIGHTON, MASS.

, . .,_,^ .„.A-

Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 cts. Each.

Shipped to any Part of the Country.

:.#>

Butted Glass.

This is no loni:;er an exin-rinient. it has come to stay. Thore
are various ways of making Butted Roofs, but the best way

is with tljo

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. Jt
lasts longer, looks betterand costs less than theold-fashinnf-d
ruiif. Hut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
it is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap. stained sap,
knots and all otherdefects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland, Ohio.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc.* For the Garden and Greenhouse.

Sec advertisement this pa[H r Dec. 2, page 57

ALBERT J. BAUER, Pres. ERANK M. ELLIS, Mngr. #% H |/||r!iiLl

MOUND CITYCUTFLOWER CO. b. A. RUtHN

Wholesale Commission Florists

1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consig'iiments Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
B. M. MIGtlBL*^^,^*.^

1620 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE EOSES— Shipped C.-irefuUy to all
Parts of the Country.

FERRl'ARV 17. ISflS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

51 S

ee VMBASfiAVf., Cfl/CA GO.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS soc^a^tnng

'f» ^§> © © 0 ^€». 1^ ^M 0^ ^. ^ 0i

SMILAX tOc- a String

^Rooted Cuttings^

We are bonkins; orders now fc.r the following Rose and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We guarantee all Cuttings
to be in hrst-class condition in every res]iect, and will be delivered as you want them.

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW.

Brides

Bridesmaids
Meteors
La France

...ROSES...

Per Hundred.

DO NOT WRITE FOR OTHER KINDS
FOR WE DO NOT GROW THEM.

^* ^* t^* 5^* 5^* (a?* t^* tj?* ^^ l^'* (^'^ 1^* ■

We shall have abundance of nice
Plants later in the seeson.

...CARNATIONS.

Per Hundred

Triumph $3.00

Daybreak 1.50

Wm. Scott I.OO

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook J.50

Rose Queen 1.50

Per Thousand

$25.00

J 2.50

7.50

J 2.50
J 2.50

i> ,§»■ §» .©; .©;0: 0! 0' 0 ,0 00 .0

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Greenhouses and Residence,

HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

store.. .88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

516

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

FEBRUARY 17. 1S9S.

WARREN, O.

At the recent funerals o£ two very
prominent citizens the floral offerings
were very numerous and elaborate,
many being sent here from other cities.
One of the handsomest arrangements
was a tliirty-inch crescent wreath of
Meteor roses and Roman hyacinths on
a background of fancy ferns, and fin-
ished with Asparagus pluniosus.

Trade is not as brisk as to be wished
but I think there is some improvement.

The wholesale plant trade has not
started much yet. Buyers are apt to
hold orders back till the last moment.
When ordered too late the plants are
apt to lack time for recovery before
planting out time.

The blizzard of two weeks ago did
very little damage here. Only a few
lights of glass were broken, though the
wind had a velocity of 70 miles au
hour.

Mr. A. T. Hoyt is now able to be
.about again, lie expects to drop green-
house work and devote his entire time
to developing his hot water heating
system. He has received many letters
from prominent florists since the note
appeared in The Review.

A gentleman asked me recently if I
had seen any prosperity badges. Upon
my answering in the negative he
showed me a large patch on the seat
of his trousers. Many of us have had
these badges this winter. But we look
forward to better things at an early
date. MUM.

Among the floral tributes sent to the
funeral of the mother of President Mc-
Kinley was one arranged by Mr. Geo.
W. Gaskill, of Warren, Ohio, which
■was a wreath of lilies and roses, and
which was so much admired by the
president's wife that she directed that
it be sent to her apartments, and it
was sent to Washington. This was cer-
tainly quite a compliment to Florist
Gaskill.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very lonj;. flower extra
lar^e, delightfully fra;?rant, livali^ Bridt-s-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in thf- country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
mo>t favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'_- inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now, delivery March l.ith. 1898.
Correspondence sijlicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Seedlings "- Cions

Low Prices, Send list oi w.mts to

D. S. UKE,

Shenandoah, Iowa.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Don't
Forget

126 DEARBORN STREET,

CHICAGO

L

that we are n t the old

number. VZQ Dearborn Street.
Write for special quotations
on large orders.

Wholesale Florist.

J

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Th.' rierht kliiil "f ■«•.,■];. p:i,k.-,l In tlir rifflit wav.
di.'li\('r^->l at tilt' ris: lit liiii'-, aii'l at tin- riy^ht prices

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

E. G. AMblMG.

^iSS' Cut Flowers

Ci)iisip:iiineiits Solicited. Prtuiijit Atteiitiun
ti> Sllijipiiig Crder^

< 51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Whnlcsiile I i rowers of

CUT FLOWERS.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
Of SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN SIOIK

F. KASTINa,^'""^""''

495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N. Y.
{Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
Company

Telephone
Main

3208

Agents for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

BOXES

G. MORIN,

New Model, Practical
Florists' Delivery Boxes

'*9f. LIGHT AND DURABLE t'.*

Made <:)f Wood and I.iiu-d with Oil Cloth

WRITE FOR PRICES.
125 W. 25th St..

NEW YORK CITY.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

win anRwer for a Kffrif;erator to lieop flowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolale Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Always mention the Florists' Review? w^hen
writing advertisers.

FEBRUARY 17. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

517

f r-f*:jt-/

^alv/aughan.

chas.w. m^kellar
e.fwintfpson.

Yaoghan

HOLESALE
CUT
FLOWERS

Florists' Supplies
Florists' Seeds
Spring Bulbs

..SEND FOR CATALOGUE

All the Leading Varieties in Carnation Rooted Cuttings.
Wc have a fine lot of Cattlcya Trianac, now in stock, $6.00 per dozen.

Best Varieties of Young Roses in 2' -in. Pots.

Fine well cured Pearl Tnberose Bulbs, per 1000 $17.50

Extra fine mixed Gladiolus Bulbs, per 1000 ^12.50

Fine mixed Gladiolus Bulbs, per 1000 7.50

Vau^han, McKellar & Winterson,^*

5-47-49'Wabash Avenue
...GHIGAGO...

**^o specialties, We Handle Everything."

We Carry Extra Fancy Stock of all Varieties of Flowers all the time*

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, ORCHIDS,
VALLEY, HARRISII, HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Etc.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Telephone 961 18th.

Wholesale Florists, 38 W. 28th STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.

AZALEAS For Easter Blooming

We have an immense stock of all tlie best va-
rieties; fine shapely plants, well budded lU to 1*2
inch crowns. Jt per do?., $:J0 per IIX) ; $7 per doz.,
$r)ll p..-r 11 HI.

Double Golden Dwarf Marguerite Cuttings, bv mail

fl.T)!! I>.T IIMI

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale riorists. City & Green Sts., Utica, N. Y.

GERANIUMS

Rooted cuttings, comprising all the principal
colors, mixed. JUKI per lUi). We also have a lot of
transplanted cuttings tiiat are nicely started in
soil. Persons ordering cuttings can have half
their order filled with these while they last. C)ur cut-
tings are mostly double varieties. Cash with order.

Money Order Office. H. B. WEAVER & BRO.

Lancaster, Pa. Wheatland Mills. Lane. Co., Pa.

^llnliliilJIIIIIIIIIIIililllllllJIIIIilNllllJIIIIIIIIIIIIII^

I WOODEN LABELS FOR FLORISTS AND NIRSERYMEN. |

^ Being IncaU-d at tiie head center of tliis country for white pine lumbuk. we are able to buy ^

= our stuck right, and furnish our customers with goods of the best cjualit>', and at prices w-hich ^

= will put them at your station lower than the lowest. Our factorv is thoroughly equipped and =

= turning out promptly the most uniform, smooth and best painted goods made in this country. ^

= put up in neat packages, guaranteed full cciunt and niceh' crated. Send for samples and prices. =

I WOODEN GOODS CO., i

I 83 Western Avenue. M INN EAPOLiS, M INN. 1

iliiniiiiii mil: :!iiii: iiiiii. Jiiii< iiiii: Jiiiii Jiiii.:Jiiii; Jim: iiiii: iiiiii' iiiif iiiiniiii' niii: m. mil mn mii iiiir iiii iiiii' miriiiiii iiili

Greenhouse Boilers "';;."rirr?.w

Expert Advice and Flans Furnished.

Catalog'ues Free.

Always mention the FlOPists' Revlew when writing advertisers.

518

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

FEBRUARY 17,

NEW YORK MARKET.
Week Ending February 1 2th, 1898.

American Beauty, fancy, extra long

stem, each 40c to 65c

American Beauty, extra, each 20c to 30o

American Beauty, culls and ordinary,

per 100 $2.00 to 10.00

Brides. 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Brides, 2d, per 100 1.50 to 3.00

Bridesmaids. 1st, per Ino 4.00 to 6.00

Bridesmaids, 2d, per 100 1.50 to 3.00

Meteors, 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Meteors, 2d, per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Testouts, 1st. per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Testouts. 2d. per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Morgans, 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Morgans, 2d, per 100 1.50 to 3.00

■Cusins, 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6.00

Cusins, 2d, per 100 1.50 to .3.00

Perles, per lOO 2.00 to 3.00

'Carnations, per 100 75 to 2.00

Carnations, fancy, per 100 3.00 to 6.00

Valley, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Roman Hyacinths, per 100 75 to l.oo

Harrisii, per 100 6.00 to S.OO

Violets, per 100 40 to .75

Paper white Narcissus, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Cattleyas, per 100 25.00 to 35.00

Cypripediums, per 100 8.00 to 10.00

Tulips, per 100 1.50 to 3.00

Von Slons, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

.Smilax, per 100 6.00 to 10.00

Asparagus, per 100 50.00

Purple Lilac 40c to 75c per bunch

White Lilac $1 per bunch

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New York letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR-
KET.

Thursday and Friday last saw large increase
of stocks owing to softness of weather. In
'many cases keeping quality was affected and
prices showed a tendency to drop somewhat.
"With Saturday's increased volume of business
accumulated stocks worked off and Sunday
found things back in the same old shape.
There has been no change since except per-
haps to intensify the situation.

Roses, carnations and, in fact, all stock are
really first-class, but in exceedingly short sup-
Idy. The greatest drawback is the tendency
to cut before really fit for market.

Brides and Daybreaks have been the prom-
inent short lines.

Weather is now clear and sunny for the first
time in a long while ami relief should, in a
"measure, be in sight. Immediate long lines are
not probable, however, for some time yet to
come.

The volume of business has Increased great-
ly over corresponding period of last four years
and indications point to a general healthy con-
dition, not merely local, but widespread.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

President W. F. Glide has appointed
the following gentlemen to serve on
the Executive Committee of the Socie-
ty of American Florists: For two
years, Mr. Edmund M. Wood, Natick,
Mass.; for three years, Messrs. John H.
Taylor, Bayside. N. Y., W. W. Coles,
Kokomo. Ind., and B. H. Cushman,
Euclid, O.

WM. J. STEWART, Secretary.

NEW ORLEANS.— The New Orleans
Horticultural Society will hold its an-
nual spring exhibition April 1, 2 and ?,.

GALAX

LEAVES AND...
....LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GREEN AND BRONZE

Of all wliolesale florists— or w rite the introducer

for free samiiie'^ and infnrrn.ili.'ii,

HARLAN P. KELSEY, "^LVtim^'Jl"^-

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

riRST-ClASS

Flowers

IN AN^- VARIETY AND
OliANTinr.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

,^s*>^

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

j*.-*PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Enpert Handlers of Cut Orchid Tlowers.

MacDONALD $t McMANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

W7V^. C S7VYITH
mi)ole$ale
.o.fJi?^S florist

40 South 16th street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONO OIBTANCI •PHONB 5006 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

ALM

D

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ.L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVEDI

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

^7 y:>Y>cr i.ooo; t;.ooo liiLs. S^b.oo.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, NewYork.

Ni-w York (Hfice, 409 Filth .\veiuie.

5nnn Qmilav r*'!"'"" f^ats, bv mail. Sllc per
,UUU OlNllaA 10(1. St per 1,000; (roni 2-incli
pol^, Jl..-|Op,.r 11)11, 5iap,.r I.OOO; froni3-incli pnts, $3
pernio, i'eiid Icir !ianiples. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, N EW YORK.

netwt'fn Hroadway ond Sixth Ax'enue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

5,000 plants of the above for sale in good con
dition. 2',<-in. pots at $1.00 per IIX); 3';-in. pots
at $8.00 per 100; .i-in. pots at $1.'.,0I1 per 100.

WM. E. DOYLE,

(Formerly 1509 Cambridge Street,

Hovey's.) Cambridgeport, Mass,

FEBRUAr.V 17, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

519

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. , SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GMIGAGO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

■J'.ifciiii; Klli'Lt F.-li 17. IS'.iS,

Subject to Change Without Notice.

We are headquarters for CUT FLOWERSl

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary Selected Stock per 100, SI. 50— 2.00

Extra " 3.00—

ROSES.

Beauties, long perdoz., fi.OO—

medium " 3.00 —

sliort " 1.25—2.00

Brides per 100, 6.00—8.00

Kaisenn " H.OO— 8 00

Maids •• 6.00— .S. 00

Meteor " 5.00—7,00

Perles " 4.00—5.00

GREENS.

,\s|),iragus per string, .60 —

Ferns,

,\diatituin. short supply. ..per 100. 1.00 —

I oiuinon Fancy per U)t)i). 1..50 —

Smilax per doz. S1.25; per 100, 10.00—

Ivy Leaves ..50 —

Calax per 100, 1.5c.. per 1000, 1.2.5—

Smilax, i Wildl:

Parlor Brand per case. 3.75 —

Medium sized " 5.50 —

Large sized " 8,00—

Fresh stock always on hand.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forget me n.jt per 100, $1.00-

Marguerites " .75 —

Mignonette per bunch of 25, .50 —

Call as per doz., 1.50 —

Harrisii " 1.50—2.00

Knmans per 100, 2.00—3.00

Paper White Narcissus " 3.0O—

Valley " 2.0O— 4.00

Violets " .7.5—1.00

Tulips ■■ 3.00—4.00

Datfodils " 2.00— 3. («)

Freesia (extra select, stiff stem, fin-
est in market.) 3.00—4.00

.Ml other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.
Above prices are for good stcck. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

ASTERS, VERBENAS
AND PANSY SEED

Trauffaiits Pxony-Flowered Perfection in sepa-
rate colors; pure white, light blue, rose and wliite.
and bright red. % or... .iOc; 1 oz., $1.50; or 1 oz.
of the four colors for S5.00.

Princess or Snow Ball (.\ster), pure white. Koz.
7.'k,; 1 oz..$2..'»0.

Mammoth \'erbena; 100 colors, mixed. JX o?..
30c,. 1 oz.. Sl.OO.

.Mittings' Pansv. large flowering, choice. J^ oz.,
$1.00; 1 oz., $1.00.'

....PUANT©....

Alternanthera, .Aurt-a Nana, and P. Major, 2J^

inches, strong. $'1.W per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
800 Robin Hood Carnation Cuttings, spare, strong
and healthy; large scarlet at $3.00 per UHt.

500 Mrs Chas. Duhme. at $4.00 per 100

500 C. A. Dana, at 4.00

20OO Wni. Scott, at $1.00 per 100. $7.00 per 1000.
5000 Coleus. 20 choice bedders, 2H' inches, at $1.50

per 10<).
Lvcopodium Denticulatum. 2% inches, $2.00 per
](H),

Our Growers' Trade List Now Ready.

The Morris Floral Co.,

IMOKRIS, lUU.

In fine assortment, from 2H inch
poT-^. S3. 00 per 100: S27. 00 per 1.000.

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

I''acts more eloquent tlian words ('. S. A. awards hi(.'hest of the year. New York i)5 points,
Boston 1)4 points. Chicago 93 points, Philadelphia wi point.s. First prize, white in strong competi-
tion at Hoston and Pliilacielphia show.s, and eerlilieated whereyer shown. The ideal commercial
and exliibition liloom. Price, .50 cents each, i:iO» per dozen. JiO.OO per hundred, *150.tl« per thous-
and. Ready for deliyery March 1st, 18H8,

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

STAR CHRYSANTHEMIM
NOVELTIES

% "k^ %% kr, 'kr, %% %

Wni. H. Cbadwick -tin- <;r;iiidi_-st white yet produced.

The Yellow rellow— winner SlOO. Stearns" Bicycle Prize.
Madeline Pratt— "as pretty as her picture."

DISTRIBUTED MARCH 1ST BY
LEADING FIRMS AND THE GROWER.

GROVE P. RAWSON

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Before ordering: your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send for my Catalogrue.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Aili,

!.^^ ;

•^0 t»1ARK

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West*

Geo. Wittbold, '^"g^""'^'^"^'- Chicago

Novelties and standards of the best quality and at the
lowest prices. Stuck LrunrantcL't:! true tn n.ime.

Bo»382. W. W, WILMORE. Denver, Colo.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Chrysanthemlms.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson, Mnntmort, Ivon.'. Bonnatfon, J. Jones,
Wananiaker, Benin, Queen, etc.. all S3-00 per i. 00; soc
per doz. A fine collection Ostricli Plumes. $1.00 per
do7.,; ?q. 00 per 100. Order now. Cash please.

CHAS. L.

67 Merrimac St.,

MARSHALL,

Lowell, Mass.

520

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FEBRUARY 17,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Market Resume.

Prospects for continued flourishing
business are good, advance orders cov-
ering several weeks are in, consequent-
ly everybody is in good humor. Though
for two days, while the storm lasted,
but little trade was going on outside
of party and funeral work, all flowers
in the market were used up very clean.
Shipments from out of town were cut
short, shippers being afraid of the
cold, perhaps, otherwise much more
stuff might have been disposed of.
Now, however, the supply has im-
proved materially, but not beyond the
ordinary every-day demand, and as to
the meager supply of roses, we may
well term it an everlasting source of
annoyance all around, for no change
for the better has yet set in. Tulips
and other bulbous stuff are getting
very plenty, but prices hold out good.
An abundance of carnations come in
daily, yet they sell at a very good fig-
ure and have not declined since last
quotations. Both smilax and aspara-
gus are getting scarce again in the last
few days. Valley is none too plentiful,
but miscellaneous stock is in fairly
good supply.

An Accident.

Fred Schlegel. Jr.. of F. Schlegel &
Sons, has been on the sick list and was
confined to the house for a week or ten
days. He is now able to be around
again, but Mrs. F. Schlegel, of the same
firm, met with a very painful accident
last week. While out sleighing one of
the runners caught in the car tracks
while the horse was going at a good
speed, and, turning a corner, the sleigh
was upset, throwing the occupants, two
ladies, on the ice-covered pavement.
Mrs. S. sustained a fracture of the col-
lar bone, but in spite of demonstrations
made by the few men who assisted in
holding the horse and righting the
sleigh, she was determined to drive
home without the help of men. We
are glad, however, to report that she is
now improving, and hope that the
plucky old lady may recover speedily
her usual good health. K.

...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years.

OIVI C I r^ A P^i"^ pink, no trace of purple,
INLIL^M rust proof, perfectly healthy,
good grower, continuous producer, blooms of
largest size.

RET Pfc I A r^ tC C"T l^right red. of largest
^U JMV^rxC. I si/^e. healthy, norust,
continuous pr(.iducer,lung stiff stems, never burst-
ing calyx.

■^111 ^^ IM» I III"

■IM^HI M|i"ii III

I

t

I New Light
Colored

SIMMONS'

CARNATION

Mrs. S. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia. Silver Spray.
Tidal W;ive, Daybreak. Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing thai it will become as great
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calvx and extra strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful soft sliell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in rotation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st, Price. .JIO.OO per 100; .$75-00 per 1000.

Geraniums.

Md. Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine, J. Ricaud, and J. Sallier.

2'-4-in. pot plants. *n,0(1 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; S25.00
per UHUt, Our superb stock of all the finest sorts, 2^4-ln. pot plants, named, $25.00; unnamed,
Wi.OU per 1000. Rooted cuttings. J12..i0 per 1000.

Fai<~lic:<^c A grand lot of sunimered-over stock in small pots that will make early
I UCMSias. bloomers, $3.00 per 100.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio.

'IH^III-^lll III ♦<« III M-J

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. \ Clirysantliemum Pennsylvania.

Undoubtedly the best Pink Carnation in com-
merce and certainly the most prolific bloomer,
perfectly healthy and of vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now ready, S4.00 per 100; 53n.00
per 1000. Come and see this Carnation growing.

The finest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition
purposes evt-r produced. Plants ready March 15.
' S5.00 per do?,; SSri.OO per 100: S250.00 per 1000.

HUGH GRAHAM

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY !

A Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. JSth,
$lOper J00,$75 per 1000. Send for descriptive list of
Firefly and fifteen otlier novelties of J 898, as well as
WW.»W.«WMMWMWAW.WWiWV>WVM ''^''^^° varieties of '97; ako older standard varieties.

Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

FINE STRINGS

21-2CENTS

$10.00 Per Hundred.

30oked now to be shipped m rotation a
rooted.

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

Orders booked now to be shipped m rotation as fast as
rooted.

SMILAXi

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Carnations

3

IHIHHIIIIHI

Rooted cuttings of both standard
varieties and novelties at popular
rri — ^M

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

FEBRUARY 17, 1898.

The Weekly Florists* Review. 521

Garnation Seeds.

EARLIEST FRENCH CH^BAID CARM\TIO\. Ntnv hanly i:lass, oiubinini; the pt-rfiM ti..n mI tl,,\vri>. ..I tliu 1\ rprtiials, with the
tarlinos ul Marfan 1 i ariialiniis, hi. ,i uniiii; seven months after bein.L,' sown. Price per ]il<t., 35 ( ts.

GIANT PERPETUAL CARNATION. An iiii|iri)ve(l class of Cliabaud Carnation; very lar.ije flowers of excellent shape. Per 100 seeds, 75c'.

BENARY'S FINEST MIXED N0\ PLUS ULTR\, saved from flowjr^ of finest <|uality only. Price iier loo seeds. 50;-.

VERBENA. SUPERB MAMMOTH MIXTURE, This strain has h,-_-n ijnnva from' carefully selected stock of named sorts, .dl l.iri;e
llduerinL; \-.irietie-~. l'ri<i' pir pkt.. J^c.; per o/., Sl.SO.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE. The best MiKn.uirtte in the market. I'ric- per pkt., 2S<.: per o/., Sl.oo.

STUMPP & WALTER CO. Pio^w^^il^e^ X'ruTbl 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

When Writing Mention Florists' Review.

((

THE PINK OF PERFFCTION,"

^WARD'S CARNATIONS."

GENERAL MACEO, MRS. G. M. BRADT, BONTON,

GOLDEN NUGGET, JOHN YOUNG,

WHITE CLOUD, BLUSH, MRS. JAMES DEAN,

NEW YORK, FLAME.

I handle the above flowers, also extra selected Beauties, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Brides, "Up the Hudson,"

Violets, and all stock in and out of season.

vJOMM YOLJMG, wholesale Florist,

Uong Distance Telephone 646 .(Mth SI. 51 VV. 28lh St. NEW YORK-

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522

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FEBRUARY IT. 1S98.

RICHMOND, VA.

With the thermometer registering 10
degrees above zero. I stepped into the
store of W. A. Hammond and found
that gentleman busily engaged upon a
pretty wreath of Scott carnations and
mignonette. The carnations were
stemmed with their foliage and were
very pleasing. This was considered al-
most too fine for a drnmmer. He de-
serves immortelles.

On my way to the estate of the late
Major Ginter, I looked in at the honses
of JMr. Hammond, who is noted for his
Beauties (maids as well as roses). This
year he has not grown so many as nsu-
al and regrets the fact, as the demand
has been very good. One house in
which Beauty was carried through the
summer is planted with sweet peas,
which will be in flower about three
weeks later. While the double violet
Tias not done so well as usual, this be-
ing the first season Lady Campbell has
gone back on Mr. Hammond, the sin-
gle varieties have been even better
ih.in former seasons and in excellent
demand: total sales much in advance
of foi'mer years. Two houses, each 22x
"00 feet, were recently added for roses
and carnations.

Speaking of carnations reminds me
that I saw at Mrs. Rehder's, Wilming-
ton, a bunch of Alaska looking as
bright as if freshly cut, and was in-
formed they were received from the
Quaker City six days before, a proof
of its great keeping qualities.

Entering the Ginter place upon the
wing of a i-egular norther I found Mr.
Henry Hughes, the capable superin-
tendent, gathering some luscious to-
matoes, and as this vegetable is being
grown for profit by many of the craft,
I took some notes of what are consid-
ered the best kind for forcing. They
are: Best of All. Eclipse, LoriUard—
in the order named. Cucumbers are
raised extensively, the varieties being
Telegraph and' Rochford's Covent
Garden, The mushroom is forced
in a house near the boil-
ers, which are Hitchings. which
firm last year built the hand-
some range composing vinery, rose
house and octagon shaped palm' house.
This addition, with the glass already
on the place, covers a considerable
area. Much of the product is supplied
to the palatial Hotel Jefferson. The
garden surrounding this beautiful
place reminds one of "Bibber's" de-
scription of that charming spot upon
which he first gazed and upon whose
memory its impressions are so indeli-
bly fixed. W, y[

CARNATIOM, tMrKfcj^

The largest hnght-nch Crimson vet
introduced. Price, $rO per 100. '

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

New

Carnations-

New

Chrysanthemums

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink,

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).- Clear sil-
verv pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).- White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,0(XI.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(SwayneK Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetter), Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs, S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

60c each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYETTE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLIND ^

DAYBREAK

\

SCOTT

Is a niucli inori- siibstanti;)! tl"\viT than na\ hreak; color a shade or two darker, and entirely nist proof.
Can !>(■ ■^('(■11 at \'atigh:tn MrKill.ir ^^ Wint.T-t.n'-, I'liir.Ten, i\(r\ \\'rilii'-^(].i\ .iiiil S.iturii;i\ ,

PRICE $1.50 per 12, SIO per 100, S75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,000 Gardenia Florida I

.Mn p.

(Cape Jasmin.)

^ 1.1 Kl-in high. $s per lIKi. $70 per 1000.

Sox 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

25, coo Cannis, dormant roots, in 20 hest s(Tts.

5JII ii.r lllliii
5,000 Olea frag-ans, IJ to 15-in.. $12 per KHI. l.s

to 21 -111., l."i pir 1011.
Oransres, best sorts grafted, irj-in. pots. 10 to 12-

in $211 per llXI..')-in. pots. I.i to l!i-in..$)U per 10(1.
Crotons, :>-in. pots. $10 per 100.
Send for Trade List. .Address

P. J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Port Wayne, Ind.

BEGONIAS.

I'cr 10(1

Ricinifolia, 2'; inch $;).00

Alba Picta. 2W inch 2.00

M. de Lesseps. i inch 8.00

.Argentea Guttata. 4 inch 5.00

.\rgentea Guttata. 2;^ inch 2.00

Re.\ I in variety). 3 and 4 incll 6.00

Standard Varieties. 2'4 inch 2.00

Stock sure to please. Cash with order.
GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Seed Stores •«"«« |
Flower Stores |

Can profitably handle our S:

Packages of Plant Foad. ^

Attractive, take little J* -J* %

shelf room. Valuable -J* S

booklet free. Good profits. ^

I The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. |

•i Clifton Springs, N. Y. «:

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE .* DESIGNS

and Dealers in

»m»«.«»ELORISTS' .• SIPPLIES

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., .$1.3.5 per bbl.

Sphagnum Moss ^ife^'flrbai£•S.''

Ppa-i- *l.20 per bale, quality A Vo. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN

FEBRUARY IT. IS'S.

The Weekly Florists* Review.

523

ri>OWER POTS ^

Now is the time to get
your Spring supply.

STANDARD POTS:

CLU^ Ji BOLLWORfH ,

CC. POLLVORTM

~., Per lOOn

fi 2 Inch s:i."K) I 4 Inch.

-" 2W •• 4.1H) 5 ■■ .

2W ■• 3 in rosi'.. 4.."iO I « " .

3 •• . . . Ti.lX) 7 ■■ .

■i'/i ■■ tUK) S '• .

iillh in-l.h-

I\T h»«)

. . $ 7..>0 '.I Inch.

12.IKI 10 '■ .

W.'M 12 ■■ .

. .. 43.11(1 l.'i ■" .

.... liil.Oll n " .

Per 100
. ..$ 7.00
. . . .S.75
. . . IS.OO
... 40.00
... BO.OO

Special Prices on Large i inch Sauc.-rs. jier ino
Quantity or Car Load li

Lots. ..*.*.*.*.* ^ ■■ " " ::;::;

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

SAUCERS.

Pliun IT I-.tni \ Saucers.

S).W y Inch Saucers, per 100 $2.a0

7.-I 10 ■■ 3.00 ,

1.00 1 12 ■■ ■■ per dox 70 1 S

1 -Jf, 15 •■ •• ■• I..i0 1 10

::;;;::;; -ioo n ■■ •■ ■■ ^wi i--^

FERN DISHES.

Karthriiware .
f. Inch I-'eru Dishes, per 100 $3.00

3.«)
4.30
fi.(X)
S.OO

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

EVELINA

Send (or Illustrated and Descriptive Price List of Evelina
and Other Novelties.

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future.^ z^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

^^ITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

Experiences
Carnations

With

The next number ready March
1st, will be cultural as well as
descriptive, and sent free to all
applicants ."« -'« .< .< -M J* J*

I Guarantee all Cuttings sent out and offer a
Special Guarantee to all buyers of

FLORA MILU and TRILiMPH.

ALBERT M. HERR, - Lancaster, Pa.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

SUMMIT,

Correspondence
£oUcited-««

N. J.

Standard Cannas

STRONG DORMANT ROOTS,
TWO AND THREE EVES.

Paul Marijuant. l.")lXI

.Alphonse Bouvier. aOO

Chas. Henderson. 200

Sarah Hill, 1200

Flamingo. 800 _

Mme. Crozv. 1.500

Duchess de Mentinort. llXW

perl

H), ^2 .V)
3.00
3.00
3 00
4.00
3.00
2 IJO

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. E. UTLEY, Warsaw, Ind.

7000 Rooted Cuttings Sold and Delivered of . .

TAIUBVS

New Scarlet Carnation

Wellesley.

The most brilliant colored and Prolific Carnation of the day. L n-
equalled for constitution and habit of growth, stem and calyx, flowers
measuring from two to three inches across. It is endorsed by the lead-
ing Boston Florists. The blooms sold for S8 per lOO, wholesale, at Christ-
mas. Flowers selling at present for S4 per loo. wliolcsale.

ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY.

Price, $2 per doz.; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000.

FOR SALE BY

J. Tailby &. Son, ^ H. F. Littlefield,

WELLESLEY, MASS. ' WORCESTER, MASS.

YOl CAN HAVE PLANTS RIGHT AWAY OF THE

NEW PINK...
...CARNATION

Price, S2 per do/.; S!0 per 100;
$75 per 1000. Cash with Order.

Mrs. Frances Joost

::::C. BESOLD, long isUnd, n. y

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFENSv

5UCC." N5TEFFENS.
AMD5TEFFENSBR0S.

3:^^^S^^sisT_ma^^

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FEBRUARY 17, 1898.

CHARLESTON, S. C.

This city is one of the lieys to the
so-called sea islands, where a vast
quantity of truck is raised chiefly for
the New Vorlc market. The quantity
of seed sown is enormous. In conver-
sation with Mr. Mcintosh, a member
of the firm of W. Mcintosh & Sons. I
was informed that his firm alone has
(his season handled one thousand
bushels of peas, in addition to vast
quantities of beans, etc., one cotton
planter planting l.SO bushels. The peas
are sown after the crop of cotton is ta-
ken off, the cotton stalks acting as
support for the haulm. After the pea
ciop is gathered the whole is ploughed
under for manure. The varieties First
and Best. Extra Early and Alaska aie
most popular. The usual time for a
crop is sixty days.

Owing to the mildness of the cli-
mate the florist cannot depend alone
upon the legitimate, so is either a job-
ber, seedsman or undertaker, all of
which harmonize. W. M.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia,
seeds: same, manual of thoroughbreil
live stock and fancy poultry; Wm. El-
liott & Sons, New York, seeds; W. W.
^ViImore. Denver, Colo., dahlias, can-
nas, gladiolus, paeonies; Wm. Swayue,
Kennett Square, Pa., new and standard
carnations; American Bulb Co., Short
Hills, N, J., bulbs, palms, ferns, fiower
seeds: E. G. Hill & Co.. Richmond, Ind.,
plant novelties, also standard varieties
of roses, carnations, cannns, geraniums,
chrysanthemums, etc.; Conard & Jones
Co., West Grove, Pa., seeds, bulbs and
plants; Nanz & Neuner. Louisville. Ky..
seeds, plants, bulbs and nursery stock;
L. E. Archias & Bro., Carthage, Mo.,
seeds, bulbs, plants, florists' supplies:
C. H. Joosten, New York, plants bulbs
and roots: Reasoner Bros., Oneco, Fla.,
native and exotic plants, trees and
shrubs: same, wholesale winter trade
list: Peter Henderson & Co., New York,
seeds, phuus. bulbs, implements, insec-
ticides, etc.; .1. L. Schiller, New York
City, seeds, bulbs and plants; W. J.
Godfrey, Exniouth, Devon, England,
choice chrysanthemums; F. Sander, St.
Albans, England, florists' orchids.

TheWM. H. MOON CO.

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring- 1898. an immen.se stock of
DECIDIOUS TREES. EVERGREENS,
f LOWERING SHRUBS and VINES

In great variety, of all sizes. We note especially

l?,00n Dahlias, \vhole roots.
li'iirii Anipelopsis Veitchii.
luudK Clematis Fauiculata.
20sm Wichtiriana, Crimson Bamloler and
Prairie Roses
iii'O Actinidia Polyg-ama, new climber.
5.000 Eng-lish Ivy, lon^' tups.
25.1100 Honeysuckles, Matriinony Vines,

Wistarias, etc.
lOO.OOO California-Privet, I and 2 years.

Trade Lif^t on aiipliealion. Correspondenc soliciled.

D,

...IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

riorist^' Supplies

CYCAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES.

WHEAT SHEAVES, our speciait>. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS.

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entirely ne«.

Prices on Application. ... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

C G. Nill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100. $40 per 1,000.

EVELINA, - - - $ 1 0 per 1 00 -"* TWO grand whites of

WHITE CLOUD, - $ 1 0 per 1 00 -•« 18<»8. TRY THEM.

PSYCHE-flaked white,..-* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,..-* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

t )ur tr.idt' list is issued; il ymi Ii.ini.- not rrccivicl it, send for ,i c'o|i\. Ni u
Carinas, ni-« Geraniums, ne« Roses; ;dl the nt-w Chrysanthemums oftlie yi'.ir.

B. G. NILL & CO.

KLOPSDIK&'^'"-^111„„rDoor.

GERANIUMS Krown in soil in Hats, readv to
stiill iTilo :;-iii pots. Sl.'i.lMI piT l.lKHt S. A. Niitt.
Bt-aute l^iitivine, .Mrs. E. G. Hill, Van Dale and
Roht. Brett: the same in •2!4-in. pots. $20.00 per
l.iKK). Standard sorts, sucli as Double Grant.
Bruantii.La Favette. La Favorite. Le Pilot, Glorie
de France. Hoff Beach, Wonder. Mrs. J. M. Gaar.
JiUes Ferrv, Centaureau, and others. $12. (X) per
1.000; in •2W in. pots. $ls.riO per KHKl. Mountain ol
Snow, m '2^-in. pots. $2.50 per 100, Mine. Salle-
roi. in tlats. $1.25 per llKi: $111110 per 1000.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS. Dreer's strain, irom
Hat-. 51 r.il prr 1110: jl2 nil p-r IIHJO.

ROOTED CUTTINGS. Vincas. variegated.
$l..'iO per llMl; $12.(Kl per lOtKl. .Antheniis Corona-
ria. Double Golden Marguerite. Sl.oO per 100.
Salvia Splendens. $1.00 per UKl. Coleus. assorted,
2-inch put. Jl.i.ai per 1000; rooted cuttings. $1.50
per lulH); C. Verschatteltii. Ciolden Queen. SIS.OO
per 1000: rooted cuttings. $o.00 per 1000.

.\geraluni. blue and white. 75c per 100, $f).00 per
law. F'uchsias. the standard sorts. $1.50 per 100.
$12.00 per 1000. Feverfew Little Gem, $1.00 per
100. $n,(KI per Vm. Selection of sorts to remain
with us C;i^li tn ;icconipan\ all orders,

J. E. FELTHOUSEH, Schenectady. N. Y.

GOOD STOCK ! !

PornotiAno '" '-*'"■ V^ts. Mrs. S. A. Northwav. *10
lldlllClMUIlo lUTloOi FloraHiil.Mapiedale,S5pei-1U0i
Diiybivak. 815 ptr iniiO; Lizzie McGowan, 812 per 1000;
Kusf yiucii. fine for summer cutting. $10 per lOoO.
Par^niiimc i^^H-in. pots. S. A. Nutt, LaFavoiite
UCldlllUlllo Heteranthe, $3.". per 1000; Mad. Bruant.
M. Alpliotise Ki.vrrd, Flpur Poi'evine, $4 perlOO; Mrs.
Veiliin^ Mirpi i>- iMi, ii.'s-^cdeMaille,t4 perlOOi Rose,
12.50 rif r UKl, M:id. S;.llt-roi (2 in.). $20 per 1000.

liENISTA RACEMOSA. 4-m,. hiit- stock. $10
per loii ."^ 1 1 II K .\^No. 1, Tkkm^ L \SH,

CARE HAGENBURGER, West Mentcr, Ohio.

Lily of the valley

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

Krintfd Cuttings of Carnation, McGowan, Silver

;^p^ay.

\Vn

Scott. Tidal Wave and Albertini

Rose Queen. 5i per lOo; 5S per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best beddnig varieties, Si. 50 per 100;
Sis per I.ooo.

Fuchias Heliotrope. Ageratum Dwarf. Salvia
Splendens and Ooorata. Feverfew, \'erbena,.
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb. Cobea
Scandens. Soc per 100; SS per 1.000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. 50 per
100: S12.S0 per I.ooo.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasminoides. .Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn. Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. $2 per 100.

\'iolets, Marie Louise Runners. 80c per 100; S7
per I.ooo. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. N'inca Major. 4M-!nch strong plants. Sio
per 100: 5S0 per 1,000.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Bertcau Aves.
SutiMii X Chicago.

October

Struck

Geraniums.

2*2 in in best named varieties; in ttats in best
named varieties: rooted cuttings of Geraniums,
Heliotrope. Salvia. Petunia. Coleus, etc., grown
only on contrat I. W'rJtf ftir prices,

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 North Tod Avenue, - Warren, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing

advertisers.

FEBRUARY 17. 189S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

525

■4

I MONEY MAKERS

CAKE WINNERS

ORDER THEM
^.jtAl ONCE

Jill

iiiiniiiniiir'iiiii'

iiiVi

5 THE COTTAGE GARDENS SET OF !

JILL ARE FULLY DESCRIBED
J IN OUR JANUARY. 18*)8
PRICE LIST

EW GARMATIONS

ITEW YORK

I Wan! I, a iTiglit cerisf

pink

i.DonuT t

WHITE CI.OUD

a In-.-MMMiiiiiii:. 1..I1C
wint.'

BON-TOK

I Blaki'i. a lin^lit ^i .irlct. hiir >titf stt-m

< Ward

JOHN YOUKQ

, tiiif friii2:i''! u hit.-. >c

m ....WHAT THE DEALERS SAV....

^ Mr. C. W. W'arh, Dear Nir:— \ our carnalions arc a

^ grand lot. ^'ou should grow more of them. I have no

^ hesitancy in saying that I can sell all of these \arieties

^ that you can tjrow. New York and Mrs. James Dean

S are the finest pink carnations I have ever handled. White

^ L'loud and John Young are two grand whites and ha\e

tenuned S pnnednne keepers. Gold Nugget beats all the other

^ yellows. Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt is the best variegated car-

= nation that comes on the market to-day. Bon-Ton is a

^ grand scarlet and Maceo is the best dark caniation that 1

= lia\e ever seen. All are good keepers and are satisfactury

= to my customers, and ha\'e sold regularly at from $3 to 5S

^ per 100. I am free to say that you ha\e the finest cnllec-

S linn ini the market this season,
rr Ver>'truly, JNO. YOL'NG.

TRY TMBM

MRS.

(Ward!

JAMES DEAN

;i pun- clear pmk.

GOIiD NUGGET

I Dorner). a fine deep \eIlo\v
and free.

^ t_"n Y Hall Cut Flower Market, 15 Pro\ince St. fl

^ Welch Bros.. Proprietors. B

^ Boston, Dec. 27. iSq7, g

Si Mr. K. .A. Bl.ake, Dear Sir: — We received the higliest jB

^ price for your Bon-Tons of any carnations coming to Hus- ^

^ ton. We sell them tor $6 per 100. Ship us all you can. =

g .Signed. WELCH BROS, ~

Aiii: iiiiiii; Jiiiiiiiiiii. niiiii mill' 111111 iiiiiii iiiiiir iiiiiii: iiiiiii: iiiiiiiniiniiiiuMp

Price, S2.00 per dozen; Sio.oo
per 100; S75.00 per looo.

Also Mrs. Bradt, Duhme, Flora
Hill, Victor, Lily Dean, Mayor
Pingree and other standard J*
sorts.

CANNAS

200,000 FINE BULBS

The Grand New Crimson Bedder, President McfCinley, 50c. each; $5 per dozen.
The Grand Yellow Bedder, Defender, 50c. each; $5 per dozen.

SPECIAL OFFER Fo^ $ 1 5 cash with order 1 000 Named Cannas-.^ 1 0 varieties, 1 00

r of each varietyv**such varieties as Chas. Henderson, Egandale,
Crozy, Queen Charlotte, etc., our selection of varieties. 500 Named Cannas,
10 varieties, 50 of each variety, for $8, cash with order.

GERANIUMS Special offer to make room. 1000 for $20, cash with order, 100 of
:- each of the following varieties. 500 for $10, cash with order, 50 of

each of the following varieties :

Dbl. Gen. Grant, Comtesse de Daune, Mrs. J. M. Gaar, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Leonard
Kellway, Marvel, S. A. Nott, Madonna, Mme. Chas. Molin and "Wm. Pfitzer
from 2-inch pots.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS '^' H- Spauldlng, Frank Hardy, Yellow Fellow, Penn-

— sylvania, W. H. Chadwick, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Snow

Queen, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Merry Christmas, Spotswood, etc., at in-
troducers' prices. Rose Owen, Golden Wonder, Golden Trophy, Atkinson,
J. H. Woodford, Belle of Castlewood, etc., $5 per 100.
Standard varieties, $3 per 100.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

..c.

W. WARD.

MANAGER.

QIEENS, \. Y. i

526

The Weekly Florists' Review^

FEBRUARY 17. 1S9S.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Banquet.

The third annual hanquet of the
Grand Rapids Florists' Cluh was held
at the Eagle Hotel Feb. 1 and was the
most successful yet held. In spite of
the fact of its being zero weather,
there was a full board, and considering
the happy "guess I've had enough" ex-
pression, woin by all. the affair was in-
deed a gastronomic success, of which
Deacon Johnson might well feel proud.
Ovn- worthy president, N. B. Stover,
passed round the dessert in the shape
of a brief history of the club since its
organization on March 19. 1S95. The
program consisted of recitations, songs
and piano solos, and was carried out
without a hitch, reflecting great cred.t
on the committee of arrangements.
William Cunningham. .1. A. Creelman
and Eli Cross. The next meeting will
be held Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 15. at
Alfred Hannah's, on East street, near
Burton avenue. The florists will go
early so as to inspect the greenhouses
before meeting.

PEKIN, ILL.

At a recent wedding in one of the
handsome residences of our city the
floral decorations were much more
elaborate than usual. Smilax was used
in abundance, and the roses. Brides
and Maids of the celebrated exhibition
stock, lately grown under the super-
vision of Mr. J. A. Nelson, manager of
Geo. A. Kuhl's plant, were by long odds
the finest ever seen by the guests from
home or abroad. P.

Genesef Cirintion, .is Grown Orclunrily tor Cut Flowers.

COMMERCIAL GENESEE CARNATION.

\ll^ I'lciisl liin k'ri'" It I lit, I, , I Ml] I 1^1 M' Ml I- 1!^ ll.-i ri].lnr lllii~n.ili'il I in nl.ii I-

DArH'LB.UONG, Sales Agent, BUFFALO.

I WE HAVE 50.000
J STRONG, HEALTHY..

«

Rooted Cuttings

^ Notice the report of the

< meeting: nf the Indiana
*•• Florists, Jan. 20, and see
5 who got most the awards.
M (,/uttings from our "Prize

< Winners" will grow you
* the ^ame kind of stock.

Fine Carnations Pay>

Poor Ones Don t. »

I Vou can't grow line |^

ones from cheap, poor |^

I stock. 1^

>■
$5.00 >

per 1(10 »

South Park Floral Co., New Castic, ind. I

.Maska ...

Scott

McGowan
.-Mbertiiii
Kellar ...

$2.00 I

per too
$15.00

per 1000

Triumph.
Da\ break.
Jubilee
.Armaziiidv

/$3.00

I per ino

$4 per 100

McBurnev . .. ~1
Flora Hill .. 1,<
Mayor Pin-
prree

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N.J.
Jackson Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable ■wholesale commis-
sion cut flo'wer establishment in
Chicago.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATIOIV

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per tOO; $20 per 1.000. Rooted

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed UiSht and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings. 7Bc per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCIUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

ted Cuttings of
hf 4 L>est varieties
ready Feb. I5.

ALTERNANTHERAS •

fiitt*4MiilMt« Paul Braant, in bud and

|]CraniUln9 bloom. S-ln., ■$2 00; 231-ln.,

S-'.so li.r KjU.

RitjIAHiilC in varieties. 2-in.. $2.00; 2'4-in..
Ovyvlll{l9 K.'dU: :!', and4 in.,$3.S0 per Iuu.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, 0.

^i WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST %

?s :•

fi SEND TO^— — ••

I Bassett & Washblrn, I

Rooted Cuttings.

AnuTicaii lieaiitics, Brides. Maids, \'ic Kaiserin
Perles. Belle Siebrecht. Meteors. Same in 2-in
pots ready Feb. 15th to "JOth.

Send 50c for

samples

and get prices.

GEO. A. KUHL

PEKIN.
ILL.

.CHICAGO

Carnation Cuttings ready Feb. 1.

Sphagnum Moss

A verv select quality. T'lC per bale. 19
bales "$6.0U Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write fur prices on car lots.

^ ^ ^ ^Always mention the FloriSts' RcvicW when writing advertisers,^ .^.^ ^-

FEBRUARY 17, 189S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

527

ECONOMIZE
IN FUEL
BY USING
S. TAPLIN'S

Merits I Claim for it
over any other Boiler

II Double Action Clay and Slack
Burning Hot Water Boiler

c<t;<t:<c<{:<

Pi^TENTS
AbRBADY GRANTED

IPS

UNITED STATES

GERMANY
CANADA
BELGIUM

ENGLAND

FRANCE

First. It can be worked with the cheapest kind of liiel. In this case, the fuel consists of clav and hard coal
screenings in about equal parts. Such fuel cannot he used in any other lioiler to advantase, for tlie reason that it
takes too long before the required heat is given off. This objection is met in mv double furnace boiler bv
arranging thehres alternately, and while one fire is burning up. the other is giving off tlie required heal.

Second. The economy in time required in attending fires. One fire started the first dav witli part of a charge
which is allowed to take fire when the furnace is filled up. requires scarcely anv furtiier attention until cleaned out
c.n the third day. Second fire, started on the second day, runs till fourth dav, giving each fire fort\-eiglit luuirs

Third, .^s one fire is taking care of tin; lioiler, the other is allowed to burn out clean ; no parth-buriud fuel
lieing wasted, as is so often the case m otiier l)oilers.

FuLRTH. When fires have burned out. nothing is left in furnace but light, brittle clinkers and dusi tlie latt.r
making a splendid material lor propagating in place of sand ; alsc. fnr mixing with soil for pottmg, ami benches
tor roses, etc.. as nearly all plants like it. Tlie clinkers are much better than gravel or broken brick for making
walks: also for concrete for under-ground \yalls or foundations.

Fifth. There is no smoke, consequently no soot. The boiler is set in brick-work, with soot doors so
arranged that every part can be reached and anv dust that settles wiped out in a few minutes, as well when fircsare
hurning as when out, thus avoiding loss of heat by letting fires out to clean Hues.

Sixth. The boiler consists of four-inch water spaces all of which are exposed to direct heat hotli below and
above. No tubes are used, so there is no trouble with replacing tubes everv few \ears, as is necessar\ in anv hot-
water boiler that is out of use four or i\\v months in the year.

Seventh. Simplicity of construction. It can be easily cast or made of wrought iron or steel welded or
riveted.

Eighth.— The same principle can be adapted to special advantage in the construction of steam boilers
where waste or any kind of cheap fuel, sucll as coal screenings, saNvdust, spent tan bark, pressed hay or peat tjog is
used. With all such fuel, tlie fire requires frequent feeding, and every time fuel is thrown in. the fire is deadened
bv the amount of cold air admitted. Everv practical engineer knows the loss of power caused by constantly openins-
llie furnace door.

Ninth, The great power of the boiler. One having over five thousand feet of four-inch pipe, which was in use
llirough the last severe winter, did the work formerly done by three number seventeen and one number fifteen
I litching's boilers, and the cheap fuel used cost less than the hard coal to run one Hitcliing's number seventeen
would have cost for tfie same time.

Tenth. Wliere a little waniith is required, as is so often the case for roses, till quite late into summer and very
early in the fall, a fire can be started about every three days, and with draft shut oft it will keep a steady warmth in
the pipes at a cost of fuel and attendance which must be seen to be believed. With other Luiilers, time and fuel are
such important items, that fires are dropped as early as possible and started again in tlie fall often after mildew
has got in its destructive work,

I expect it will be extensively used in Europe, where economy is almost a science.

S. TAPLIN, Florist and Nurseryman... 930-1026 W.FortSt.,Detroit.Mich.

Verbena King, headquarters for

riie Irirgest \'erhena

liTiiW.T ill thr Wnrlrf .

One Million

to offer the following
season in 55 of the lat-
est and best inain-
inotli named vars. in
cultivation, free from
rust or mildew. Sat-
isfaction and safe ar-
rival guaranteed in
everv way to all parts
of V. S. and Canada
at 60c per 100: $5.50
per 1(K)0: 50(K) for $•>'>;
IM.iMHi tor ?i:.; -i.'j. iHHifor $1(K». Express prepain.

Heliotropes, rooted cuttings, 10 named va-
rieties. $1 pL-r HHJ: 5,s pi_T ItHHi, Kxpress prepaid.

Cash Please.

C. HUMFELD,

Clay Center, Kan.

FOR SALE!

SIX SPiARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

\b
lb

Vick's Branching- Aster Sweet Peas t

New Daybreak Aster Dahlias Begonias *

Gloxinias Flower and Vegetable Seeds

t VICK'S GARDEN and FLORAL GUIDE for 1898 t

the pi.ineer Seed Catalogne of America, is a perfect beauty, the best one we have (),

issned in the forty-nine years of our business. "We can honestly .say that *

It leads them all. Those interested in the trade would do well to send }jj

i.ir a cii|iy of boih wh.jlesale and retail at once. ^

JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N.Y. i

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. ^

BRANCH OF THF HORTICULTURAL CO.,
BOSkOOP* HOLUNO.

This stock has sold freely at $100 a share
in the past. To close out my interest I

offer my remaining six shares at

$60 a Share.

Address G.L. GRANT,

520-535 Caxton BIdg , Chicago.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

\\'li(i]cs;)ic ■riM.u'i-r nf (.iiriKitiiiDs ;iud Small Ferns.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

New— Mityor Pint.'r--'',Vi<:'ti.raud Flora Hill per 100.
J5.u(i. per ]uiHi. SUKMi; .luhijee and Emma AVocker, per
KM, $3.1)0, piT liNju, J„'.vnii; M.teur aud Tidal Wave, per
100. $2.00, per 1(»K). Si.Vdd: Scott. Dayt.reak, Alhertlnl,
Alaska ai.(l Puritan, per Urn. $1.50. per 1(«HJ. $I2.(h.i.

All well rooted. Satisfaction guaranteed cr money
refunded.

When writing, advertisers mention Florists" Review

QPT^TIQl-AWN GRASS

|>^J^J^A^|^ $12.00 per 100 lbs.

Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retails (" 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

BECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

""."J;';'" Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

528

The Weekly Rorists' Review.

FEBRUARY 17. 1S98.

MILWAUKEE.

Business Conditions.

Business has been of a steady na-
ture for some time past and supply of
stock with exception of extra choice
roses is about equal to the demand.

Prices on roses remain about the
same with quality somewhat improv-
ing. Poor to medium grade run from
$2 to $.j. and tirst quality to select, $6
to $S per hundred; some extra choice
go at even better figures. Carnations
from bad to good bring from $1 to $3
per hundred. Some fine Valley is com-
ing in and brings from $3 to $4. Vio-
lets are quite plentiful and 50 cents
per hundred is about average top notch
price for good quality.

Notes.

C. B. Whitnall has been nominated
for city treasurer on the Social De-
mocracy ticket, but later reports are
that he declined to accept the nomina-
tion.

Miss Maggie Edlefsen. who has been
sojourning in the P^ast, is expected to
return soon.

Nic Zweifel, who has been confined
to his home for some months on ac-
count of sickness, has again made his
appearance downtown.

Ellis & Pollworth have enlarged
their quarters by cutting out the par-
tition and taking in the neighboring
basement, also putting in an elevator
and adding a flower seed department
to their plant.

GEO. WASHINGTON.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

One of the popular blizzards of the
West has been extending its arras into
forbidden territory of late and more
damage has been done than on any pre-
vious occasion in past years. All com-
munication with distant cities was cut
off and many greenhouses were more
or less damaged by the storm.

At the present time of writing we
have a labor blizzard on our heads,
which is much more disastrous to the
trade than the cold blizzard of the
West, throwing thousands out of em-
ployment. Business is practically
stopped and the streets filled with idle
men. It is not a very bright prospect
for Easter trade. C.

PAUMS—

I'\ir jirirt-s set- adv. in Ian. 'Jitli J^^sne.

Joseph Heacock,

Wyncote, Phila., Pa.

leratum Monstrosa.

Iwarl variftv with

Rooted Cuttings T,

blue tiowers of enormous size. The greatest inl-
provement of the age in ttiis popular flower. 4t1c,
per doz. hv mail, Jl.SO per KXI \<\ express. Vinca
Var. $1.00 per KKI. Salvia Splendens, Sl.OO per 100.
Harris!! liUes, surplus stock, just right for Easter,
in ."I'j ami O-inch pots. t)ut of pots $1.H,(W per 100.
WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.

..100,000 PALMS..

iVr KM!
Areca Lutescens, 4-in. pot^. is to liU-in.. $25
Cocos Weddeliana. :i-in. ■ ti to H-in., 15
Itatania Borbonica, 4-in. 12 to l;Vin.,

1 to 2 ch. leaves.. .. 15
4-in. pots, 15 to l.S-in..

2 to 3 ch. leaves . .. 20
Phoenix Recliuata, 4-iii. pots, 12 to 15-in., 15

-'i-in, ■■ 15 to 18-in., 25
50,000 Anioor Privet, liest Hardv Evergreen

hrti^f pKitii, 2 t.t :: Iri'f, ?2U per KHH),
20,000 Citrus Trifoliata, htst Hardv Defen-

siv..' hr.lur plant, 2 \«.-ar"^. Uiishy, $2il pii-r KRH.).

Send [or Trade Li^t Adtirt-^s

P.J. BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

PEACOCK'S
WINNING L/clhlldS

ALL THE NEWEST AND BEST VARIETIES.

Itp.nstn l.ii\ (rnin tlu- leading' kt^wiT. \Vt.-
iirew nmre than 2t) acres oi Daliiias tlie past season
- more than ;hi\ five (5) otiier growers in the world
conil>inL-d. Write iis (or wants and prices before
purchasing elsewhere.

Our 1898 illustrated descriptive catalogue, con-
taininf' 24 pageJ^. nianv new illustrations and ac-
curately descriliing all tlu* leading new and old
\arieties. will lie sent to all who received our ISU7
list without application, Send for it, it will inter-
est \(IU

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J,

RV I Xnr^SS Purchaser-s Expense.

Uy ■-'^P"^*>^ cashywithorder."^

The following, all good stock, from 2'.- inch pots.

Per KKI

(ieraniunis. hne assortment |1.75

Chinese Primulas, very fine 2.00

Cineraria, fresh young plants 2. (HI

Smila\. good stock 2.lHl

Double Petunias, Dreer's strain 3.IKJ

Begonia Rex. assorted 4. (Ml

Abutilon, ;:i varieties 3.00

Begonia Flowering, many varieties 3.50

ROOTED CUTTINGS: ^StSvafee^'iL'-j:

M. (,,iri, St f'.l.r. CImIIi mI (ioId.S. A. Nutt. Mrs.
.\. Bhuit. .Sn..\v Storm, Muu\ Sallrroi. Scented
(ieraniums in \ariet\. OOc per UMl.

G. W. WEATHERBY,

CHILLICOTHE, MISSOURI.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, ?i\ splendid varieties,
separate, $1 oz.: Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
t)5c 07..: Calliopsis "California Sunbeams." $1 07.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity, .'\pple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowerins: Zonale Geranium. $2.50 oz.; Ipomaea,
■■Hea\enly Blue,"' $1 oz.. $12 lb.; Laurustinus
grandiHnra, $1 oz.; Zinnias. "New Curled and
Crested," 50c oz.,$5lb.; Nasturtium Good\'entur
Mixture, 60c lb., 15 lbs. $S; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm). 40c per 1(X» seeds, $:J per 1000 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds. Plants, Bidhs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea., Cal.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS.-

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list tx'foro ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. C. WASHI NCTON, D. C.

ESTABLISHED 1859-

THOS. W.
WEATHERED'S

SON

Horticultural ArcliiteGl aid Builder

Greenhouse pJ

^ Red Gulf

Wood-work I

) Cypress

Greenhouse \

/ Free from

Iron-work

H Sap

y

Get my Prices on Everything Needful for Erecting or
Repairing Greenhouses.

ND send fciiir cents in stani]js for my
latest catalogue, circulars, etc.,
showing the best and most econom-
ical

OILERS lor heating, from the small-
est self-feeding for small conserva-
tories, stores, etc., to the largest
sectional for large commercial es-
tablishments or public parks.

YPRESS greenhouse material, free
from sap, of all sizes, shapes, etc., as
desired, from tlie smallest sash-l)ar
to the largest sill-]jlate. Clipper
sash-bars as well kept in stock
ready for shipment.

OCRS of the best clear cypress, made
esjiecially for greenhouse purposes,
always in stock.

AVE-PLATES of Cypress, the very
best; all shapes as well as Sills,
\'entilating Sash, Ridge, Ridge Caii,
Gutters, Purlins, Headers, etc.

ITTINGS of every kind, from the
smallest for lii|ie inirlins to the
largest for a heavy four-inch green-
house pipe. Also \'alves, Expan-
•sion Tanks, etc., always ready for
shipment.

I'TTERS of cast iron or of clear Cy-
press, for outside "ridge and furrow"
houses, or any and all kinds. Glaz-
ing points of all kinds from the
patent to the zinc nails.

EATING — After forty years' experi-
ence, devoting it all to the heating
of greenhouses, from a small con-
servatory to the largest, such as the
Schenley Park greenhouses at Pitts-
burgh, Pa.; Central Park, New York
City; Druid Hill, Baltimore, Md.;
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well as su|i|ilying complete heating
plants in England and Japan, think
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to ex]iend two cents in a stamp and
time writing me your wants in that
line.

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Cu..ri2y

Amlinfr, E. C 5111

Armstrong, Lutlii--r Til'i

Baker, W. 1 nl,s

Baker, C. !• MO

Baldwin, A. 1. . rvjl I- ,'i2li
Barnard.\V.\\'.&C.i„M2
BassettS Washburn. Slf)
Baversdorfer. H, &

Co -WO

Benson, M 511

Berckmans, P. J .r>aJ-.52.S
Bercer, H. H. & Co. 511

Besold, C ■523

Blanc, A & Co .512

Bobhink, L. C 527

Boerner, Fred 518

Burpee, W. Atlee &

Co. 530

Chocolate Cooler Co.;)lB
Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 512

Cottage Gardens .... 52,i

Darling, C.T ,519

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfg 5,30

Dillon, I. L -526

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 522

Dovle, \V. E 51,H

Dreer, H. A 511

Eichholz, H 511

Elliott, W. H 5U

Ellis & PoUworth ...523

Ernest, \V. H •52,s

Esler, John U, Secy ,.532
Farouhar, R, & J, &

Co 511

Feltlu.usen, J. E .. . 521

Gaskill, Geo. W 524

Gibbons. H. W 517

flraliam.H 520

Hagenburger, Carl ,524
Hancock. Geo, & Son 520

Heacock, Jos 52^

Herr, Albert M 523

Herrington, A 519

Hews, A, H, & Co. ...532

HillE, G. & Co 524

1 lopp & Lemke .... .522

Humfeld, C .527

Hunt, E. H 519

Jacob, Chas. W, &

Co 512

Jewett, Z, K, & Co, ,522

Joosten,C,H 514

Kasting,W. F .516

Kelsey, H, P 518

Kennicott Bros. Co,. 513

Kidd, \V, N 528

Krick. W. C 510

Kuehn, C, A 514

Kuhl, Geo. A 526

Lager & Hurrell ,. ,.523

Lake, D, S 516

Lake Geneva Floral

Co 511

Lengenfelder, C 524

Lockland Lumber

Co 514

LongD, B 526

Lord & Burnham Co, 532
Louisville Tob, Co. .512
Lynch, W, E 516

Lynns, M.I .526

.Marshall, C, L 51il

McCullough, I.e.. ,527
Mac Donald &

McMaiuis 518

Micliil, E, H 514

.Millaug & Co 518

Miller. Geo. L .522

.Moninger, j. C. Co. .530

Moon.S. C 512

Moon, \V, H. Co .524

Moore. H. L 510

Morin. G ,.516

Morris Floral Co... 519
Mound City Cut

Flower Co 514

Nat'l Florists' Board

olTrade 512

Peacock. W, P 528

Pennock.S, S 518

Pierson, F. R. Co.... 532
Prince, .A. G. & Co.. 516
Quaker City Machine

Works...' 530

Rackham. Geo. A... 527

Randall, A, L 516

Rawson, G. P 519

Raynor,John J 518

Reed& Keller 522

Reid.Edw 518

Renter, S.J 520

Rice, M, & Co .524

Rogers Park Floral

Co 516

St, Louis Cut Flo.

Co 514

Schiller, J. L 518

Shepherd, Mrs. T. B..528

Siebrecht & Son 518

Simmons & Co 520

Skabcura Dip Co ... 530

Smith. N. & Son 510

Smith, W, C 518

Smith Park Flo. Co. .526

Stettens, E 523

Stumpp & Walter,, ,,521

Suzuki & lida

Swayne. W

Taplin, S

Tailby, J, & Son. . .
Traeridly & Sc|jenck.5n

Utley, C, E ,523

Vaughan. McKellar

& Winterson 517

V'esey. W. J,. Sec'y..522

\'ick's Sons. Jas 527

Walker Pert. Co 522

Weatherhy. Geo. 'W,528
Weathered's Sons

T, W 52S

Weaver, H, B, &

Bro 517

Weber. H. &

Sons 512-516

Weeber & Don 511

Whilldin Pottery Co, 526

Whitton & Sons 517

Wilmore, W, W 519

Witterstaetter. R.....523

Winters Glover 511;

Wittbold.Geo 519

Wooden Goods Co... 517

Wors. C. W 514

Young, John 521

.,514
, , 522
.527
.523

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 24, 1898.

No. J 3.

. THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.

It certainly was a very successful
and satisfactory meeting. The ses-
sions were well attended and the inter-
€!st well maintained. The exhibition
was simply superb, and the flowers

shown told the progress of the year
better than any essay or review. Mr.
Scott's statement that it was the
grandest exhibition of carnations the
world has ever seen was undoubtedly
correct. But that the show at Phila-
de'phia a year hence will be even

grander, none that has seen the rapid
progress of the last few years can
doubt. The gigantic strides made in
the culture of the "Divine flower" are
truly marvellous.

Philadelphia was selected by a unan-
imous vole as the place for the ne.<t
convention.

Officers elect are: President, Wm.
Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; vice-
pi esident, Wm. P. Craig, Philadelph.a;
secretary, Albeit M. Herr, Lancaster,
Pa.; treasurer, Fred Dorner, Jr., La-
fayette, Ind.

Changes in the constitution and by-
laws were made providing for the call-
ing of special meetings by the presi-
dent and permitting voting by author-
ized proxy at such meetings. Also tor
the selection of judges by a new meth-
od. This is an addition to Art. VII.,
and reads as follows:

"At the first session of the society at
which there is an exhibition, the presi-
dent shall, after consultation with the
executive committee, nominate nine
members known to be present for
judges. The meeting thereupon shall
either accept or reject the nominations
or call for the nominations of addition-
al names. When nominatons shall
have been made by the president and
accepted by the meeting, nominations
shall be closed and the meeting shall
proceed to vote for six judges by bal-
lot. The three nominees receiving the
highest number of votes shall be the
judges to pass on all exhibits at the
exhibition of the meeting at which
they are elected, and shall award all
certificates and premiums. All pro-
tests against the decision of the judges
shall be filed in writing with the exe-
cutive committee promptly. In case of
protest by a member of this society or
an exhibitor, the executive committee
shall examine into the matter carefully
and if they consider an error has been
made shall report to the society with
suggestions as to its correction, other-
wise they shall confirm the action of

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the judges. In all cases of protest no
premium shall be paid or certificate de-
livered until the judges' action is con-
lirmed by the executive committee or
the protest has been settled by the so-
ciety as the case may be."

Changes in the by-laws more clearly
define the duties of the secretary and
require that he shall give a bond.

The proposed section provid ng for
the expulsion of members detected in
dishonest practices at the exhibitions
did not carry, the members fearing it
might be difficult to exactly determine
what would properly come under that
head.

President Rudd in his address took
an exceedingly hopeful view of the fu-
ture of the society and of the carna-
tion. He felt that certain desertion.s
from the ranks were a source of
strength to the society, as with the de-
serters had gone intrigue and dissen-
sion. Referring to the business de-

A letter from Mr. W. R. Shelmire,
Avondale, Pa., recommended some
very radical changes in the work of
the society, especially as regards ine
awarding of certificates, but no action
was taken at this meeting.

It was presented to the society that
the variety Harrison's White and Puri-
tan were one and the same. In the
discussion it appeared that Mr. White
honestly believed he was d sseminating
a white sport from Wm. Scott, and that
he was led into the error through re-
ceiving a lot of plants of Scott in which
a plant of Puritan had accidentally
been mixed.

Prof. Arthur's essay, printed in this
issue, called out a very interesting dis-
cussion, in which he ably met several
objections urged against his proposed
plan of sub-watering. A point in favor
of the plan, noted by Mr. Adam Gra-
ham, was that there would be much
less waste of fertilizers than with sur-
face watering, which resulted in the

?500 a year in the receipts of the socie-
ly should be applied to form a sinking
fund. It is hoped to in this way give
the society some financial back bone.

Mr. Dorner's paper on the introduc-
tion of new varieties appears in full
in this issue.

An inquiry as to whether any car-
nation was "rust proof" brought out
the general opinion that no variety can
be considered absolutely proof against
rust.

A committee was appointed to ascer-
tain fully about the Michigan law re-
garding shipments of plants to that
state.

Having the convention, exhibition
and hotel accommodations all under
one roof was an excellent feature
which was much appreciated by the
visitors. The banquet was given in
the exhibition hall Friday evening af-
ter the exhibition had been cleared
away, so it was not necessary for those
attending to leave the hospitable roof

South End of the Hall. Glimpses of the Exhibition of the American Carnation Society.

pression of the last four years, he ex-
pressed the belief that bottom was
touched last year and that we are now
on the upward grade. He felt that car-
nations summer grown in the field can-
not compete in quality with those
grown throughout the season under
glass, and that we may look to see the
same change take place in our methods
of culture as the chrysanthemum
grower has had forced upon him.

The treasurer's report showed total
receipts during the year of $598.93, and
expenditures of $492.61, leaving a bal-
ance of $106.32 in the treasury.

In regard to obtaining reduced rates
from the railroads. Secretary Herr re-
ported that an effort had been made,
but that a considerable initial expendi-
ture would be necessary to pay the ex-
penses of the railroad agent attending
the meeting as the representative of
the railways and that even then the
rate would not be good unless fully 100
purchased tickets on the certificate
plan.

leaching away of much of the good in
the soil without benefit to the plants.

Secretary Herr's suggestion regard-
ing a permanent fund, the interest of
the same to be used for advancing the
work of the society, and thus do away
with the necessity of soliciting the
cash for the prizes at the exhibitions,
brought out quite a discussion. A
fund of sufficient size was deemed out
of the question at present, and effort
was then directed toward securing a
regular annual contribution of $25
from a sufficient number to carry on
the work of the society on a larger
scale. The following offered to so con-
tribute: Albert M. Herr, W. N. Rudd,
E. G. Hill. Wm. Nicholson, Fred Dor-
ner, H. Weber, W. J. Vesey, R. Wit-
terstaetter, W. P. Craig, Wm. Scott,
Lockland Lumber Co., W. J. Palmer,
C. W. Ward, Adam Graham. The ex-
ecutive committee was instructed to
see members not present at the meet-
ing and secure additional names. Later
1 it was decided that any excess over

of the great Auditorium Hotel, excep;
to visit the local florists and see the
city.

Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning parties of the visitors made
trips to the establishment of Bassett &
Washburn, at Hinsdale, and to Mt.
Greenwood to see the plants from
which Mr. Rudd cut those splendid
blooms of Jubilee, Pingree and McBur-
ney.

Crabb & Hunter, of Grand Rap ds.
Mich., expected to enter their p.nk
seedling Irene for a certificate, but a
few days before the convention some
vandals entered the carnation house
and carried off nearly all the flowers
available and they were unable to
make up the required number of good
blooms. From the snap in Mr. Crabb's
eyes when telling of this aggravating
misfortune we judge it would have
fared ill with those boys had he caught
them.

Harry Balsley's check suit was the
admiration of all beholders.

FEBRUARY 24, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

535

Some of the adjourned sessions had
great substance and lasting qualities.

Professor Wm. Scott does not recog-
nize Puritan as a white sport from his
namesake. Says if he sports it mu.-jt
be something good.

The professor is no sport himself,
but wasn't he a dream of loveliness
in that dress suit at the banquet!

Mr. Geo. A. Rackham, of Detroit, had
prepared to make a display at the con-
vention and shipped his flowers, hut
they failed to arrive. At last accounts
the package was still in the hands of
the express company.

On Thursday evening howling teams
representing Cleveland. Cincinnati and
Chicago, played two games on the
Kinsley regulation alleys. The ind>i-
dual scores had better not be men-
tioned, as many were almost micro-
scopic. The totals were Cleveland
1294, Cincinnati 1455, Chicago 1525.
While the scores were not large all
participating seemed to enjoy them-
selves hugely.

THE EXHIBITION.

The morning of the 17th was bright
and fair with the thermometer high
enough to make us all feel very com-
fortable. The beautiful banquet hall
of the Auditorium is an ideal place for
an exhibition of Flora's choicest prod-
ucts, but the tine stained glass windows

but time and circumstances forbid
"All's well that ends well." and as we
heard not a word of criticism about the
awards or certificates we must surmise
that the hard-worked judges fulfilled
their duties to the satisfaction of all.
The display was certainly grand and
do you realize that the carnation con-
vention just closed brought out the
most wonderful, the finest and greatest
show of carnations the world has ever

It is worthy of mention that al-
though the hall during Thursday
morning was extremely close and
warm, and grave tears were expressed
that it would be a sorry sight on the
morrow, yet with a proper attention to
ventilation and a cooling off of the
steam, the Howers With scarcely an ex-
ception showed up fully equal to the
first day, and as many of them did
duty at Friday night's banquet they

Prize-Winning Vases of Mayor Pingree and Jubilee.

Vase of Empress and General Display. Glimpses of the Carnation cxniDiiion.

afford a poor medium tor admitting
the light of day, so electric lights made
all brilliant. The different Scarlets
and reds wore a slightly different
shade under this artlfic al light, but
that only enhanced their beauty. The
arrangement of the tables and exhibits
left nothing to be desired from an art-
istic point of view, but for fair and
correct judging it was by no means a
satisfactory arrangement. After the
awards, the arrangement could be al-
tered for general effect. The manage-
ment intended it should be different.

seen? If any one should doubt such
an assertion let him ask himself the
question "Where was it possible there
could be anything like it?" certainly
not in Europe and assuredly not here
in this North America, for the gor-
geous varieties did not exist to reflect
their beauty into beauty's eyes. The
description of the various exhibits that
follows was gleaned during a steady
march round the hall and we trust
nothing escaped our notice. The pre-
miums and awards of certificates will
appear elsewhere.

bore out the reputation that properly
belongs to the carnation; namely, a
durable and lasting flower, unless used
in a hall or room that is densely pack-
ed with human beings. The hall was
at no time crowded and being very
lofty the flowers escaped the wither-
ing blast that has been often notice-
able on similar occasions.

Ward Cup; 24 blooms, 6 half open
flowers and 6 buds showing color: —
F. Uorner <fc Sons showed Gold Nug-
get, a grand flower and likely to be the
commercial yellow of the future.
George Hancock & Son, Grand Haven,
Mich., entered Gold Coin, a medium
yellow of self-color; few markings.

Three-Year-Old Seedlings:— Stollery
Bros'. (Chicago) Argyle made a fine
appearance; large flower and excellent
stem. Wm. Swayne's (Kennet Square,
Pa.) Empress is an enormous affair;
flower of largest size and longest stem
in the exhibition, averaging 3 feet.
Frank Niquet. Patchcgue, N. Y., has a
beautiful flower in Maud Adams; a
deep pink of fine form. W. J. & M. S.
Vesey staged their good red Fort
Wayne, R. Witterstaetter, Sedams-
ville, 0., staged Evelina. It is a beau-
tiful white, as near perfect as we
have yet seen a carnation and looked
as fresh and unrumpled as growing on
the plant. If it develops no serious
fault as a grower it must become a
universal favorite.

Vase of 100 Blooms:— This clas.s
brought out the richest display. The
size and mass of blooms were stunning.
E. G. Hill & Co. exhibited Jub.lee and

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Flora Hill. John Buiton, ChestiuU
Hill, Philadelphia, showed Alba Su-
perba, a white with grand stems and
medium sized flowers. W. P. Craig,
Philadelphia, showed a vase e-ach of
Flora Hill and Lily Dean, both in ex-
cellent order after their long journey.
W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111., made
four fine exhibits in this class. They
v.-ere Jubilee, Flora Hill, Mayor Pin-
gree and Mrs. McBurney. All four of
Ihem were of extraoi'dinary excellence
of these well known varieties, but Mrs.
McBurney is not so well known. It
ranks with the largest in size and stem
and is of a smooih. uniform soft, light
pink; but pink does not describe it,
fawn would be nearer. It will be heard

ed 50 Daybreak. Wm. Murphy, Cincin-
nati, staged a vase of good-sized Por-
tia, which we all have known to long
that it seems to belong to that class we
grew "befo' de waa." W. N. Rudd's ex-
hibit in this class was a fine lot of
Jubilee. F. Dorner & Sous Co., wiJi
C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., exhibit-
ed jointly a fine lot. They were Daz-
zle, a bright, useful scarlet; White
Cloud, New York, a beutiful cerise
piuk; John Young, a fine white; Mrs.
James Dean and Uncle John. The lat-
ter was really fine; if we cou'd grow
Uncle as it was shown, there would be
less demand for the new ones. W. P.
Craig exhibited a vase of Jubilee. R.
Witterstaetter's exhibit consisted of

Table of the South Paik Floral Co. Glimpses of the Carnation Exhibition.

of more frequently in the future. F.
Dorner & Son, Lafayette, Ind., had
three vases of superb flowers. Gold
Nugget. White Cloud and the beauti-
ful solid, substantial, but awkwardly
named Mrs. Bradt; everybody must
grow Mrs. Bradt. J. Breitmeyer &
Sons, Detroit. Mich, had three vases;
one Mayor Pingree, one an unnamed
crimson and 100 blooms of a dark pink,
all flowers of great excellence. H.
Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md., staged
vases of McBurney. Triumph and Mrs.
Bradt. There were no excuses for their
long ride. They were grand flowers in
fine order. Wietor Bros., Chicago,
staged a fine vase of Armazindy.

Vase of Fifty Blooms:— In this class
competition was keen and brought out
a fine display. The South Park Floial
Co.'s (New Castle. Ind.) exhibit C3n-
sisted of Armazindy. Jubilee, Albertini,
Lizzie McGowan, and Alaska. The old-
er varieties as well as new were in fine
form. E. G. Hill's exhibit included
Flora Hill and Armazindy; needless to
say Flora was at her best. A. Sunder-
bruch's Sons Co., Cincinnati, 0., show-

magnificent flowers of Evelina. H.
Weber & Son exhibited Storm King (a
fine white), Eldorado, Hector (a grand
scarlet; if you can grow it). Jubilee,
Scott, Buttercup and Daybreak. H. N.
Higinbotham exhibited a vase of fine
old Tidal Wave.

Twenty-five Blooms; Varieties Sent
Out in i897:— F. Dorner & Sons Co.
showed in this class Mrs. C. H.
Duhme and Mrs. Bradt. It was notice-
able in this exhibit that Mrs. Bradt
held up its wonderful fiowers erect; as
erect as the dignity of the worthy man
who raised it. Queen cf the West, a
light pink of the Emma Wocher shade,
w;is shown by Sunderbruch's Sons.
Mrs. Bradt and Ruby (a red) by Wm.
Murphy. Flora Hill by H. Weber &
Sons, and by W. N. Rudd, Flora Hill
and Mrs. McBurney.

For Special Premiums: — W. N. Rudd
exhibited a grand 100 blooms of Flora
Hill. For the Breitmeyer prize of 50
Pingree Mr. Rudd was also to the front
with splendid flowers. The same grow-
er also showed the best 12 Pingree.

Preliminary Certificates: — Entered

for these were far more than last year
at Cincinnati. J. Tailby & Son, Wel-
lesley, Mass., brought their seedling
Wellesley, a bright scarlet with good
stems, but the flower had suffered from
its long ride on a sleeping car. In fact
you may say it had made a proper use
of the car. Peter Fisher, of Ellis,
Mass., showed a vase of Mrs. Thomas
Lawsou. This is a magnificent rosy
pink flower of largest size with fine
stem. It was one of the very best flow-
ers in the exhibition and looked as if
it had just been picked next door. E.
G. Hill's exhibit in this class was no
less than 4 varieties, all scoring high.
America is a light scarlet, fine flower.
Scarlet Queen is also a fine bright
scarlet. Arbutus is a beautiful flower
of the Daybreak shade, and Prima
Donna is a silvery pink. As the sched-
ule did not call for an exhibit of plants
75 points out of a possible 93 gaiued a
certiflcate. F. Dorner & Son exhibited
a vase of G. H. Crane, but whether it
was for a two or three years' certifl-
cate, I am not sure. It will not, how-
ever, be sent out this year. It took
the eye of every one. It is a large
scarlet of finest form and color, good
stem, and has all the attributes of a
high class standard scarlet carnation.

There were a number of seedlings,
several of great promise, exhibited un-
der name and number as the follow-
ing list will show: Barnd Sisters, Find-
lay. 0.; Olive Snyder (crimson); R.
Witterstaetter. Opal, Daybreak shade,
but deeper in center, also unnamed
seedlings. There were three sports of
Tidal Wave shown, all varying in some
degree from the type; one by John T.
Tonner, of Galewood, 111., one by J.
Murchie, Sharon, Pa., and another
named Evauston grown by M. Wielaud,
Evanston, 111. F. Dorner & Sons Co.
showed a very full deep pink of great
fragrance, labeled No. 82 and 44. a pure
white finely fringed. H. Weber & Son
had half a dozen seedlings; some very
pretty shades. E. G. Hill showed two
unnamed, one a very fine dark red, C,
W. Ward exhibited Blush, white with
blush center, also Brower, a seedling
of Daybreak; a fine pure white flower.

There were several fine exhibits of
carnations not entered for competition.
D. B. Long, of Buffalo, s.aged 3 vases
of Genesee, raised by Harmon & Burr,
of Darien, N. Y. While this cannot be
called a large flower, when shown by
the side of Flora Hill, it is of such
purity and substance and excellent
^item. that it showed up flne, and it was
noticeable that on the second day it
was better than on the first. C. F.
Baker, of Utica, N. Y'., showed his two
seedlings Red Jacket and Oneida, the
former a fine red, the latter a pure
pink of good s'ze. They scarcely
showed up in their best form, not hav-
ing been well packed. Hall & Sons,
Clyde. O., showed Sandusky, a fine
striped variety. H. Neimeyer, Erie,
Pa., exhibited Snow Queen, of medium
size, also a light unnamed scarlet.
Hugh Graham, of Philadelphia, staged
a vase of Victor which was scarcely

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537

AWARDS ON SEEDLINGS.

The seedlings were judged liy the scale ul imints indicated below. In the first
year seedlings entered fur ]ireliniinary certificates a jilaiit is not required to be shown
and therefore only 75 points are recjuired to win a certificate. In the three year seed-
ling class those scoring 85 points or over are entitled to a certificate.

ENTERED FOR PRELfMIN.XRV CERTIFICATES.

Color

Size

Calyx

Stem

Sub-
stance

Form

Fra-
grance

Plant

Total

15

15

15

15

10

10

10

10

100

M rs. Tlios. LawsoTi. pink 1 Fisher)

1.^)
10
12
15
15
15

15
10
11
14
15
13

15
15
15
15
12
14

15
12
i:i
14
13
10

10

8
«
SI
10

8

10

8
S
s
10

8

5
5
9

3
5

00
00
00
00
00
00

85

.Anieric.1. dark red 1 Hill)

.Arbutus, fight pink iHill)

■SO

Scarlet Queen, scarlet 1 Hill)

80

THREE-VEAK OT.O SFF.DLINGS.

The Scale.

Maud Adams, pink (Niquet i

Empress, crimson (Swayne)

Evelina, white i W'ltterstaetterj .

Ft. Wayne, red (\'t'seyj

Argyle. pink (Stolleryj

G. H. Crane, scarlet iDorner)...

Color Size , Calyx

15 15

14

12

15

13

15

15

12

l;t

15

14

13

15

15

Stem

15

13
13
15
13
14
15

Sub-
stance

10

Form

Fra-
grance

10

111
10
10

s

10
10

Plant

10

s

10

()

10
V

Total

100

80
9B
114
so
111
112

*Plant not shown.

as fine as the grand vase shown last
year at Cincinnati: the journey nad
told on it. R. Witterstaetter showed
a vase of Evelina whicli weie cut Jan-
uary 31 and February 1, and were
still in most excellent condition. Mr.
C. W. Ward's fine vase of Bon Ton at-
tracted much attention. It is not of
extra size, but every flower as perfect
as a pompon dahlia, of a bright scarlet,
fine stem and well named, tor it is an
aristocratic finished flower and will be
widely grown. Mr. W. had also a vasa
of Glacier, a pure white. There Is
something in the art of packing, for
all of Mr. Ward's exhibits were as per-
fect and fresh as if just emerging from
his cellar. His vase of .50 White Cloud
were perfect. Somewhere we saw a
vase of J. Breitmeyer & Son's Cerise
Queen. Its name implies its color, it
is a large, fine flower.

Besides the carnations there were
several d-splays which added much to
the general effect, and for which the
■committee in charge were doubtless
very grateful. Messrs. Bassett &
Washburn. Hinsdale. 111., filled a tab e
with a beautiful show of roses and car-
nations. There were extra fine (the
word is not strong enough) vases of
Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor rose-,
Jubilee, Pingree, Mrs. Bradt and May
Wood carnations. Mary Wood is a
l.ieautiful flower, pure white with a
blush center. George A. Kuhl, Pekin.
111., made an exhibit of Belle Siebrecht
rose, great color, size and substance;
also vases of Bride and Bridesmaid
which were far above the ordinary, and
vases of Jubilee and old Tidal Wave
looking unusually beautiful in form
and color.

W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind.. brought
along a fine bunch of Kaiserin Augusta
roses and an S-foot American Beauty
which he used to keep the flies off the
flesh colored carnations. George & Al-

len, Cincinnati, made an exhibit of
miniature hyacinths, tulips. Meteor
roses and lily of the valley. J. A. Pe-
terson. Cincinnati, showed a bunch of
Princess of Wales violets of great size
and stems eleven inches long. South
Park Floral Co. exhibited 2 vases of
magnificent Brides and Bridesmaids
roses. Swan Peterson, Gibson City,
111., made an exhibit of Marie Louise
violets. They were fine in size and
color. John H. Sievers, San Francisco,
sent a number of seedlings. 18 varie-
ties, all in good order, many of them of
great size and substance. Among them
was one named Hanna Hobart (seed-
ling of three years). This was the
largest individual carnation in the hall.

Last, but oh my, not least, was a
large vase of the new rose Mrs. Robert
Garrett grown and exhibited by H.
Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md. It would
take a rose enthusiast to properly and
adequately describe this queen of a
queenly race. It has a grand stem, is
of great size, beautiful leaves, and
could be called a silvery pink of the
Carnot shade,, but much deeper in col-
or. The writer has never seen it grow-
ing, but as exhibited it is all things
considered the most beautiful rose we
ever saw. and if Mr. Weber gets any
advertising out of the free show he de-
serves it, for it was a charming sight".

In nooks and corners, and here and
there a group, were scattered some
nice palms which made the beautiful
hall look cosy and thus endeth the 7th
annual display of the Carnation Socie-
ty. Perhaps better are to come, if so
they will be wonderful, indeed. It is
good that the evolution of Dianthus
Caryophyllus is gradual like all true
evolucion. It Jubilee. Flora Hill. Pin-
gree or Evelina had been thrust upon
us suddenly fifteen years ago we should
have collapsed with a sudden attack of
Dianthus monstrosis.

Kathleen Pantlind, as shown by

Hopp & Lemke, E. Grand Rapids,
Mich., w.-is ceitainly a very attractive
llower.

THE AWARDS.

The awards on seedlings will be
found herewith in tabulated form.

Of the special premiums, the Breit-
meyer prizes for 50 Mayor Pingree and
12 of same variety, both went to W.
N. Rudd. Mt. Greenwood, 111. The Hill
prize for 100 Triumph was w'on by H.
Weber & Sous. Oakland, Md. TheHill
prizes for 100 Flora Hill were awarded,
first to W. N. Rudd, second to W. P.
Craig, Philadelphia. The Ward silver
cup for best yellow or yellow variegat-
ed seedling not yet distributed was
won by P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafa-
yette, Ind.. with Gold Nugget.

Other special exhibits noted by the
judges were vases of extra Brides-
maid, Meteor and Bride roses, a vase
of very fine mignonette, and vases of
carnations Mrs. Bradt, Jubilee and
Mary Wood, shown by Bassett <&
Washburn, Chicago; vases of fine Bride
and Bridesmaid roses, shown by the
South Park Floral Co., New Castle,
Ind.; bunch of Marie Louise violets
from Swan Peterson. Gibson City. III.;
vases of extra Belle Siebrecht,' Bride
and Bridesmaid roses, shown by Geo.
A. Kuhl, Pekin. III.; eighteen varieties
of carnations of great size and sub-
stance (including Hanna Hobart, dark
pink, the largest flower in the exhibi-
tion hall) from John H. Sievers. San
Francisco, Cal.; vase of magnificent
blooms of the new pink rose Mrs.
Robt. Garrett, from H. Weber & Sons,
Oakland, Md.; a very fine bunch of the
Princess of Wales violet (stem eleven
inches long and flowers of great size),
from J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, 0.;'
lily of the valley. Keiserskroon tulips
and Meteor roses, from George & Al-
len, Cincinnati; vase of very fine
Kaiserin roses from W. W. Coles, Ko-
komo, Ind. The judges making above
awards and those on seedlings were
Messrs. Wm. Scott, Adam Graham and
Wm. Nicholson.

In the following general classes the
judges were Messrs. E. H. Michel E
G. Gillett and W. W. Coles.

Vase 100 white, first. E. G. Hill & Co.,
with Flora Hill; second, P. Dorner &
Sons Co., with White Cloud.

Vase 100 light pink, first, W. N.
Rudd. with Mrs. McBurney; second, H.
Weber & Sons, with same variety.

Vase 100 dark pink, no award.

Vase 100 scarlet, first, E. G. Hill &
Co.. with Jubilee; second, W. N. Rudd,
with same variety.

Vase 100 yellow, first. W. N. Rudd,
with Mayor Pingree; second, P. Dor-
ner &- Sons Co.. with Gold Nugget.

Vase 100 crimson, first, J. Breitmey-
er & Sons, with Meteor.

Vase 100 white variegated, first, F.
Dorner & Sons Co., with Mrs. G. M.
Bradt.

Vase 100 Lily Dean, first, Wm. P.
Craig.

Vase 100 Armazindy. first, Wietor
Bros., Chicago.

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FEBRUARY 24, 189S.

Gold Nugget.

In the classes for 50 blooms, the
South Park Floral Co., New Castle,
Ind., won on Alaska, Helen Keller and
any other pink lighter than Scott (with
Albertini); H. Weber & Sons on Hec-
tor, Scott, Daybreak, Eldorado and any
other yellow (with Buttercup); E. G.
Hill & Co. on any other white (Flora
Hill), and Armazindy; Wm. P. Craig
on Jubilee; Wm. Murphy, Cincinnati,
on Portia; James Hartshorne, Joliet,
111., on Tidal Wave. For 50 scarlet F.
Dorner & Sons won with Dazzle. For
25 blooms pink, lighter than Scott, in-
troduction ot 1897, W. N. Rudd won
with Mrs. McBurney. For 25 any other
color, F. Dorner & Sons Co. won with
Mrs. G. M. Bradt.

THOSE PRESENT.

Among those present at the conven-
tion were the following:
Wm. Scott, Buffalo.
\V. J. Palmer, Buffalo.
D. B. Long, Buffalo.
Adam Graham, Cleveland.
Herman Hart, Cleveland.
S. Pentecost, Cleveland.
Jas. Eadie, Cleveland.
Geo. Smith, Cleveland.
V/. P. Craig, Philadelphia.
S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia,
v. Groshenz, Philadelphia.

C. W. Ward, New York.
Alex Wallace, New York.
H, C. Rath, New York.

D. McRory. New York.
H. Weber, Oakland, Md.
W. Weber, Oakland, Md.

Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.
Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.
E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati.
R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati.
Ben George, Cincinnati.

E. H. Giesy, Cincinnati.

A. Sunderbruch, Cincinnati.
J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati.
Wm. Murphy. Cincinnati.
H. Williams, Cincinnati.
W. Schuman, Cincinnati.
Geo. S. Bartlett, Cincinnati.
G. Scheibley, Cincinnati.

J. Baer, Cincinnati.
Fred Breitmeyer, Detroit.

F. Holznagle, Detroit.
Geo. A. Rackham, Detroit.
Harry Balsley. Detroit.

W. Langstaff, Indianapolis.
W. Bertermann. Indianapolis.

B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.
J. A. Evans. Richmond, Ind.
Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind,
J. S. Stuart, Anderson, Ind.

J. A. E. Haugh, .\nderson, Ind.

F. Dorner. Sr., Lafayette, Ind.

F. Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.

Prof. J. C. Arthur, Lafayette, Ind.

W. J. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

J. H. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.

W. W. Tailby, Wellesley, Mass.

E. H. Michel, St. Louis.

J. F. Schray, St. Louis.

W. H. Kruse, St. Louis.

Geo. M. Kellogg. Pleasant Hill. Mo.

Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich.

Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Geo. Hopp, Grand Rapids, Mich.

J. G. Hancock. Grand Haven, Mich.

Otto Sylvester, Milwaukee.

N. Zweifel, Milwaukee.

E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis.

T. C. Joy, Nashville, Tenn.

Jos. Coenen. Louisville, Ky.

Geo. Bayer. Toledo, O.

John Willius, Danville, 111.

W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.

C. A. Shannon, Princeton, Ind.

J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind.

Swan Peterson, Gibson City, III.

Jos. Heinl. Jacksonville, III.

A. Mitting. Morris, 111.

C. E. Gullett, Lincoln, 111.

Alfred Bauer, Rockford, III.

G. E. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind.

J. M. Clark, Des Moines, la.

THE BANQUET.

The banquet hall of the Auditorium
Hotel was a beautiful sight as the
members of the American Carnation
Society entered it Friday evening. The
manager of the hotel said the decora-
tions were decidedly the handsomest
ever seen in the hall, and in it have
been held many famous feasts. Along
the speakers' table were placed very
tall trumpet bases of superb carna-
tions. Including the prize-winning
vases of Jubilee and Mayor Pingree.
while between were long plateaus of
other flowers, including American
Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride and Meteor
roses, in addition to one of the single
trumpet narcissus arranged with Ls
own foliage and bordered with tulips.
Similar plateaus appeared on the other
tables, interspersed with smaller vases
of carnations. The plateaus were con-
tributed by Mr. E. Wienhoeber and
were arranged by Mr. John Gormley.
Placed in appropriate positions were
groups of palms sent by Mr. Geo. Witt-
bold. Mr. P. J. Hauswirth, chairman
of the committee, is certainly to be
warmly congratulated on the effective-
ness of the decorations.

After the menu had been disposed of,
the Toast Master, after a few words of
welcome to the guests, proposed a toast
to the American Carnation Society and
called upon President W. N. Rudd to
respond. Mr. Rudd spoke g'owingly
of the work that has already been ac-
complished by this compaia ively
young society and saw great poss bill-
ties in the future. He felt that each
convention had been an improvement
upon its predecessors and he predicted
that the Philadelphia meeting would
show still further advance. His re-
marks were received with long con-
tinued applause.

The Society of American Florists
was next toasted and ex-President
..Adam Graham, of Cleveland, Ohio, re-
sponded in his usual impres-
sive manner. He looked up in
the American Carnation Socie-
ty as one of the most progressive chil-
dren ot the mother organization and
he gloried in its progress and success.

President-Elect Wm. Nicholson was
then called upon to respond to the

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Some High Grade Blooms. Glimpses of the Carnation Exhibition.

sentiment, "The Philadelphia Meet-
ing.'' He expressed the belief that in
the Eastern carnation belt would be
lield one of the greatest conventions
of the American Carnation Society and
assured all tliat lie would spare no ef-
fort on ills part to insure the con-
tinued progress of the society.

The "Future of the Carnation" was
the subject assigned Mr. E. G. Hill,
and, if all the good things he predicted
for the "Divine Flower" are realized,
the carnation will certainly hold a very
higli position among the flowers of the
future.

"The Whole Thing" was the compre-
liensive subject assigned to Mr. Wil-
liam Scott and he was equal to the de-
mands upon him. He fairly outdid
iimself and made an address which
will go upon record as the most In-
.^tructive and entertaining one ever de-
livered by him, which is saying a great
deal.

"Insuring the Carnation" was treat-
«d by Mr. W. J. Vesey, secretary of the
Florists' Mutual Fire Association, and
he told those present some interesting
facts regarding the insuring, not of
the carnation, but of the houses that
■contain them.

Mr. E. H. Giesy was called upon to
■use "The Voice of Prophecy." He com-
plained that all the material for pro-
phecy had been used by the previous
speakers, but managed to make some
very effective points just the same.

Mr. John Thorpe spoke to "The Old
and The New" and told of the varieties
■which he had brought with him from
Europe in the sixties and compared

those with the magnificent varieties
seen in the exhibition hall at this con-
vention.

A toast to "The Horticultural Socie-
ties" was responded to by Mr. W. H.
Chadwick. pres dent of the Horticul-
tural Society of Chicago, with a very
witty address in which he fully sus-
tained the reputation of Chicago for
not being over-modest in its claims as
to size and importance. Referring par-
ticularly to the exhibitions given in
this city, he attributed their success
largely to the interest which had been
awakened among the amateurs in this
city and pointed out that their moral
and financial support was necessary to
make such exhibitions successful.

Mr. C. W. Ward spoke of "The Car-
nation in Greater New York" and told
of the progress that had been made in
securing an adequate piice for carna-
tion flowers of extra grade, and cheer-
ed his hearers by telling of sales of
high-grade carnation blooms in cer-
tain seasons of the year at as high as
?10.00 n hundred.

Mr. Fred Dorner spoke briefly to the
toast "The Divine Flower." He con-
sidered the carnation one of tlie most
beautiful flowers grown and believed
that it appealed more generally to the
hearts of the people than any other.

Secretary Albert M. Herr spoke of
the progress that had been made dur-
ing the past year and expressed the
greatest confidence as to the future.

A toast to "The Horticultural Press"
was responded to by Mr. A'ex Wallace
of the Florists' Exchange. He believed
that the horticultural press had been
an important factor in the progress of

the carnation through its reports of
what had been accomplished by the
various growers and through spreading
to the whole trade reports of the w'ork
of the Carnation Society.

Mr. R. Witterstaetter spoke of "The
Carnation in Ohio." He admitted that
Ohio did not stand so high on the roll
as its sister state of Indiana, but held
that the "Buckeye" state was doing
its share towards the advancement of
the carnation.

Mr. J. S. Stuart spoke of "The Car-
nation in Indiana" in a very entertain-
ing and witty address. He felt that In-
diana stood very near the top of the
list in carnation culture and spoke in
particular of the great work accom-
plished by Jlr. Fred Dorner.

The subjects were interspersed with
singing by the Chicago Florist Club's
Quartette, composed of Messrs. C. W.
McKellar, E. F. Winterson. E. H. Kis-
sell and Chas. Balluff. The quartette
was a decided feature of the entertain-
ment and it was well that the boys had
an extensive repertory, as they were
obliged to respond to numerous re-
calls.

The party dispersed at 12:30 A. M.,
all feeling that tliey had spent one of
the most enjoyable evenings of their
lives.

MOISTURE THE PLANTS GREAT-
EST REQUIREMENT

BV I'R' •!■. j, L . Ak I lilK.

I Read before the Chicago Convention of tlie Amer-
ican Carnation Societ\,]

That which is most common usually
provokes least attention. The fact
that water is connected with all kinds
of life, that it is a universal solvent,
and that it is taken up freely by organ-
isms, and evaporated from their sur-
faces in large amounts, encourages in-
difference toward the sutjject rather
than excites interest. Water hides un-
der no disguises; it is always seperable
aud recognizable; it does not partake
of the mysteries of tlie food supply.

The man who undertakes to protect
plants from the accidents of outdoor
life by housing them under a canopy
of glass, becomes the step-parent to na-
ture, and will succeed best when he
most fully understands the needs of the
charges iulrustca to his care. It does
not follow that the greenhouse culti-
vator is to imitate nature in her meth-
ods of supplying the wants of the
plant; more economical, more direct,
and more efficient methods are often
possible, and in fact are often neces-
sary to secure commercial success.

Because out of doors it rains on the
just and unjust alike is no reason why
the florist should drench everything
within his houses daily. Overhead
watering under glass may be a good
imitation of nature, but it is not neces-
sarily the way to bring about the re-
sult the florist has in view, healthy
plants with a maximum development
of flowers. The watering pot and its
substitute, the spray nozzle, are to

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FEBRUARY 24, 1S9S.

be consiilered primitive implemeuts,
which ai'c to be laid aside as soon as
improved methods can be devised. A
move ill tli:s direction has been madt'
by carnationists in using a modified
nozzle and applying the water to the
soil without wetting the foliage.

It is because the carnationists have
shown themselves progressive, and
willing and ready to test promising in-
novations, that I venture to advocate
to-dav a radical change in watering the
greenhouse, and one that requires
some expense to inaugurate. I remem-
ber with pleasure the reception of my
paper before this society at its Buffalo
meeting, in which I suggested water-
ing carnations between the rows and
keeping the foliage dry as far as prac-
ticaljle,. Although the wraith of the
red spider seemed to hover over the
assembly and threaten grave disaster
to such a course, yet th? suggestion
was tested, approved, and under vari-
ous modified forms became a part of
standard carnation culture, I now-
come before you to advocate watering
the benches from beneath the soil and
practical abandonment of surface
watering and spraying. It is some-
times called sub-irrigation, but a bet-
ter term is sub-watering.

The essential feature of ths meth-
od, which was originated at the I ni-
vei'sity of Ohio, and has been tested in
a n amber of p'aces for various gla.5S-
grown vegetable crops, consists of a
water tight bench with a layer of opjn
material on the bottom through which
water moves readily, and the filling
of the bench completed with soil in the
usual manner. The bench is kept
moist by supplying water to the porous
layer beneath, from which the soil
takes it by capillarity. No water is ap-
plied directly to the soil, and all use
of the nozzle is done away with. Be-
fore giving the working details of tnis
method, I wish to call attention to
some of the reasons why watering
plants should be considered a matter
of great importance and worthy of the
most careful study.

In the first place, every plant, gen-
erally speaking, consists of three parts
of water to one part of all other kinds
of substances. This proportion is
quite universal for all living things.
It is equally true of trees, grassiS,
mosses and mou'ds. It also holds for
animals. A cabbage plant and the
body of a dog do not vary much in
the proportion of water to solids.

Immature organs contain more
water than when matured. Although
the water in a whole carnation plant —
roots, stems, leaves and flowers —
amounts to about 75 per cent of the
total weight, yet in the young shoots,
such as would be suitable for cuttings,
it rises to 90 per cent, and in the half-
formed leaves is even greater yet. If
we remember that the chief growth of
the plant takes place in the parts
where the largest amount of water oc-
curs, we shall be reasonably safe in in-
ferring that water is a very essential
factor in growth.

It has been ascertained, in fact, that
the tissues must not only be saturated
with water, but they must be super-
saturated— that is, contain so much
water that every cell is distended witn
the pressure — before growth will pro-
ceed. Each cell must be stretched by
the internal pressure of the water, as
a toy balloon is distended by the air
forced into it. It is this by no means
inconsiderable tension that renders
young parts firm and brittle, and when
it is removed they wilt. No appreci-
able growth can take place in leaves
and stems that are wilted, or in a
wilted condition. In the carnation the
cell structure is so compact and the
walls so rigid that the loss of water
is often very considerable before vis-
ible wilting takes place. At this point
lies a danger, for the p'ants may suf-
fer for water for some time before the
attendant notices their condition. With
ideal treatment the plants should
never wilt, and never lack for water
to enable them to grow.

Not only must a certain amount of
water be present in the plant to se-
cure its active development, but a
stream of water must be passing
through the plant constantly, from th3
roots to the leaves. This upward flow
of water is essential to most plants.
It is the means of taking in the vari-
ous fertilizing materials, or food sub
stances, from the soil, and transport-
ing them to the upper parts of the
plant, where they enter into the solid
structures forming the tissues. The
root hairs on the fine roots suck in the
soil water and its burden of nutritive
material and foi'ce it forward into tli^
larger roots and the stem with pump-
like activity, so long as the water is
available. The leaves dispose of the
water by allowing it to escape from
their surfaces as an invisible vapor,
leaving behind all substances held in
solution.

In some instances the water passss
out through any part of the surface,
but there are always stomata — minute
openings, sometimes called breathing
pores — which permit it to escape much
more readily. The carnation has the
surface of all green parts, both stems
and leaves, overspread with a layer of
white wax, which is impervious to
moisture. All transpiration must
therefore be through the stomata.
These openings are very numerous,
there being from 100.000 to 500,000
on every leaf. Unlike most plants, the
carnation shows no material difference
in the minute structure of the upper
and lower surfaces of the leaves. They
contain no spongy tissue, and have the
stomata distributed evenly throughout,
both above and below. If one should
look through g'asses that magnified as
much as a common microscope, the
leaf would appear to be thickly stud-
ded with round openings, like little
wells, and peering into one, some
ways below the surface would be seen
a double valve that automatically
opens and closes, much as the lids
open and shut to permit or prevent the

passage of substances into the mouth.
These are the guard cells, and when
they are shut, little or no moisture can
pass out or in. There are two condi-
tions especially under which the sto-
mata are closed; the first is when the
plant wilts. This is a fortunate ar-
rangement, for it tends to prevent loss
of moisture at a time when the roots-
for some reason are no longer able to^
supply the needs of the plant. The
second condition closing the stomata is
when water is dashed over the plant.
A drop falls into each opening,
and causes the guard cells to swell
until they effectually fill the passage.
It matters not how much water the
roots are taking in at the time — the
whole water system of the pant is
clogged, and development is retarded.

Sometimes the movement of water
through the plant is stopped evea
when the stomata are open; for whe'a
the atmosphere is saturated it is evi-
dent that evaporation from the plant
must necessarily come to a standstill.
Perfect saturation of the atmosphere is
probably rare, even in a closed green-
house, but partial saturation must in
a measure check the internal water
stream, and in so far must be detri-
mental to the best development of the
plant.

If there is anything that the struc-
ture of the carnation plant and tne
known functions of the organs clearly
teaches, it is that there should be a
never failing supply of moisture foi
the roots and a fairly dry atmosphere
for the foliage. I venture to say that
these conditions cannot be better met.
than by sub-watering. The present
method of surface watering, even when
most skillfully done, probably never
gives the plants the full amount of
w^ater they would use. The soil is al-
ternately too wet and too dry, and be-
sides often suffers from a lack of
water at the bottom of the bench, al-
though the surface seems wit enough.
The difference between the amount oC
growth when an ample and constant
water supply is provided, and that se-
cured from the usu'al surface method
of watering, is always a source of as-
tonishment when fairly tested, and
the results clearly set forth. I have no
data to present in growing carnations,,
by the new method of sub-water. ng,.
and will not detain you with figures
taken from crops of vegetab'es. but
that the carnation will respond to this,
method, as have other plants, there
can be no doubt.

One other point needs mention in
this connection. The physical charac-
ter of the soil has much to do with
successful cultivation. Some writers,
maintain that it is quite as important
an item as the food supply. With sub-
watering, the soil remains light and
friable, readily permeated with oxy-
gen from the atmosphere, easily pene-
trated by roots, and at all times in
the best of condition for serving the
plant. The soil of the bench once-
suitably prepared for the reception o[
the plant remains so. or even improves;

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541

on account of the upward movement of
the water through it. This is in
marlied contrast to the compacting
that follows every application of water
to the surface. Surface watering
drives out the air from the soil at eacii
watering, keeps the upper layers wet-
ter than beneath, and makes it diffi-
cult to provide for the needs of the
deeper roots.

Besides the advantage of sub-water-
ing which I have mentioned, there are
others which are incid?ntal features,
but by no means unimportant. One of
these is the freedom of the surface of
the soil from w-eeds. moss and slime.
The surface layer can be kept quite
dry, and act as a mulch, if desired,
and at any rate it will be the dryest
soil in the bench. The dryness of the
surface of the benches, and ct the air
throughout the greenhouse, will have
a marked cffe;-t in preventing and hold-
ing in check all k.nds of parasitic dis-
eases, both fungous and bacterial — a
desirable result that the carnationists
are fully able to apprecate. The
causes which prevent the inroads of
germs, promote the functional activ-
ity of the leaves on the lower parts of
the plant, and they remain green and

General Maceo.

healthy much longer than usual, great-
ly to the advantage of the plant.

It is evident that the writer believes
that the proposed system of sub-water-
ing is in many ways a good thing, and
nowise injurious. He also believes

that it can be made commercially
profitable. A trial bench at the Indi-
ana Experiment Station, which has
been in use two years, chiefly for let-
tuce, is fitted with a water-tight lin-
ing of zinc, on which soft building

brick are placed edgewise, their lower
angles having been ch pped off to per-
mit freer movement of water between
I hem. On this layer of brick the soil
is placed in the usual manner. The
water is run into the battom of the
bench through vertical tubes at in-
tervals along the front, and at the
rear overflows are provided at an inch
above the bottom to guard against
accidental flood. ng. Gauges, cons st-
ing of a simple bent tube, show when
the water is exhausted. Tlie bricks
take up tlie water and pass it on to
the soil above, slowly and uniformly.
By running a water pipe along the
bench, opening into each vertical
tube, the who e bench, or the whole
greenhouse, can be watered at once
by turning a single stop-cock, and
thus do away with one of the time-
consuming features of greenhouse
work. Whether this be the best way
in which to provide for sub-watering,
time will reveal, but it is efficient,
lasting and not expensive beyond prof-
itable returns.

I have po.nted out that the plant's
greatest need is water; that three-
fourths of its substance is made up of
water; that it directly controls growth
by maintaining internal pressure; and
that a constant stream through the
plant is required for healthful devel-
opment. I have called attention to the
disadvantages in supplying the plant,
especially carnations under glass, Wi..i
water in the usual manner, and not
wishing to be opprobriously called a
theorist, lacking practical ideas, have
pointed out a better method, which
has had some preliminary trial, I
shall feel that I have not misjudged
the importance of the matter to com-
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this society should find it profitable to
make practical application of the sug-
gestions of the paper.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW
CARNATIONS.

Bv Fred. Dokxek.
LKcacI ItL'fort- the Cliicagu Con\ t-ntion ul the .Amer-
ican Carnation Society.]

The introduction of new varieties,
and their commercial value, so far as
it can be ascertained : what are com-
mercial varieties and in what does
their value consist? 1 believe many
entertain erroneous ideas, that will
lead to erroneous opinions and conclu-
sions, detrimental to a progressive evo-
lution of the carnation. The general
conception of a commercial variety in
the first place embraces quantity, qual-
ity being of secondary consideration. If
so many flowers are cut to a plant, so
many thousands marketed and sold
from a house, it is conclusive to many.
That they were sold shows that quality
was of a grade sufficient to effect a sale.
But now let us go a little further and
compare these commercial varieties
with some that are not so prolific in
quantity, but superior in quality, and
consequently, according to this idea,
outside the apprehended lange of a
commercial variety.

Let us compare prices at which these
different varieties are generally sold;
if higher or lower, the difference re-
mains proportionately the same. Sup-
pose lOU blooms, the product of three
plants, are sold at $2.00. or 2 cents
each; now, according to my experience,
the following grades, all the product of
three plants, can be grown at the same
cost, but as quantity diminishes, qual-
ity Improves: Ninety blooms may
bring $2.25, or 2'-^ cents each; Si blooms
may bring $2.40. or 3 cents each; 70
blooms may bring $2.45. or SU cents
each, and 00 blooms may be sold at
$2.40. bringing as much as the 80
blooms. Now it is not uncommon that
an e.xtra fine variety is sold at $5.00 per
100, but we will allow only 50 blooms to
the three plants, that is. half of the
first realize $2.50, or 50 cents more for
half the number of blooms, though of
superior quality. I believe I am only
stating facts as they appear every day
in every flower market of tuis land.
Fifty cents more on the returns from
three plants does not seem very much,
but on a house full, say about :2,000
plants, it aggregates to $330. What is
of the greatest value in a variety,
quantity or quality? I believe we had
better relegate these apprehended com-
mercial varieties to the second rank
and pay more attention to the others.
It is always acceptable when we have
a variety of fine quality, and one from
which we can cut many blooms to a
plant, but the trend in improvement in-
cludes size also, and we go rather be-
yond Nature's power if we expect both
at the same time.

The introductions of new varieties in
the past have in man.v instances been

failures, resulting from different
causes; some from natural conse-
quences that could not be foreseen, but
often neglect, ignorance and avarice,
an overtaxing of Nature's abilUy, are
potent factors, which place the intro-
duction of new varieties in an odious
light. Disappointment and losses, as
they are too often experienced, make
the purchaser suspicious of the new
varieties offered every year; he ex-
pects for bis good money what he is of-
fered in the gow ng advertisements.
We must admit that there are causes
where the disseminator cannot be held
responsible, such as change of loca-
tion and different mode of treatment,
though these are by no means the least.
But there are others that can be avoid-
ed by a conscientious grower. A nov-
ice in the originating and growing of
new varieties is only too apt to over-
look defects. In the admiration of his
work he looks with loving eyes at his
pets; and let me tell you where new
varieties are treated as pets, a rigid,
thorough trial, such as is necessary to
determine the good and bad qualities of
a variety, is impossible. Another cause
is a too high culture in the effort to
make a good showing, which cannot be
maintained under an ordinary culture
for profit. The growing and introduc-
tion of new varieties is a business, and
as in every other trade, one must be
prepared to meet misrepiesentations by
unscrupulous people. On the o.her
hand, when a grower conscientiously
gives his new varieties a thorough trial
that convinces him of their true value
and justifies him in a dissemination, he
expects a compensation that will pay
him for his work, and can hardly be
held responsible for shortcomings that
may afterwards appear, and of which
he was unaware.

As our present mode of judging new
varieties is carried on, the exhibitor
has largely the advantage over the one
who depends on the decision of the
judges in the investment of new varie-
ties. The judges can only judge what
they see; whether the exhibitor would
have been able to make a similar
showing one or two months earlier or
later is outside of their province, as is
also a true representation of the
habit. The showing of one plant with
the exhibition bloom has cue same ele-
ment of uncertainty. Various sugges-
tions have been offered to alleviate
these discrepancies in our system of
judging. One is a suggestion to send
judges to the exhibitors' establishments
and see the candidates for certificates
at their homes. To see them once,
would be, in my opinion, not much bet-
ter than the present system, and to see
them several times would, by the in-
creasing number of seedlings grown
every year, cause more expense than
the society or the growers would care
to shoulder.

One other suggestion is to appoint
stations for trial in different parts of
the country. This meets with opposi-
tion from the growers, for it can hard-
ly be expected that they should be of
such a philanthropic disposition as to

scatter their new varieties over the
country. And if the growers would fa-
vor such a proposition, judging from
present indications, a large house
would be filled with the applicants for
honor at each station. Who would un-
dertake such a venture, and v.'ho would
pay the expenses? What we need is a
system that determines the value of a
variety through the most important
time of the season, at least; not only
when they can be shown at their best,
but with the defects exposed without
encroaching on the rights of the grow-
er; and further to give a purchaser,
who takes the verdict of the judges as
a guidance, a chance to Judge to some
extent lor himself. Such a system. I am
of the opinion, could be arranged, and
besides would be inexpensive, as I will
illustrate further on.

Our carnations being in the market
the whole year, we would like to know
how a new variety behaves, at least
during the most important part, the
late fall and winter months. Now why
not imitate the Chrysanthemum Soci-
ety by appointing standing committees
in the principal cities, and let them sit
once a month for five successive
months, say on the 15th of November,
December, January, February and
March, respectively, it is to the inter-
est of the exhibitor to exhibit a variety
with as many committees as possible,
if he is fortunate to possess enough
stock to do so, but he has to show the
same variety each month to at least one
committee, and if it scores three times
the required number out of the five
times shown, it will be entitled to the
society's certificate. If a grower wishes
to magnify the value or his certificate
he has only to show on a large scale,
that is, with as many committees as
possible. If sent from a distance the
condition in which the flowers arrive
should receive special mention. By
missing to show at any of the appoint-
ed times, would indicate that the grow-
er's plants are not blooming at that
time. If a shipment should accidental-
ly get spoiled in transit, the exhibitor
should at on<'e be notifiea, and allowed
to make another exhibit, to be judged
within a week's time. If a grower
wishes to disseminate a variety during
the season of judging, and can score
sufficiently high the first three months,
a certificate will certainly be of value
to him. A certificate received under
this mode of judging is valuable alike
to the disseminator and those who wish
to invest. To further enhance its value
to the latter, the results of each
month's judging should be published at
once in all of the trade papers, not only
mentioning the aggregate of points
scored, but giving the points awarded
on each characteristic of the flower as
well as the total.

To know exactly the specified points
a variety receives, it is of the greatest
value to those who wish to buy. In
this way the purchaser, having a record
in the publications, is to a large extent
his own judge and the committees are
the appraisers. By publishing the
whole, the line drawn by the limit of 85

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Ne^f Striped Carnation Sandusky.

points securing a certiiicaie; 84 points
is not so severe, and a variety missing
a certifieate by a few points may yet
prove valuable to many when they can
judge for themselves, knowing in what
respects that particular variety is defi-
cient. True, the judging of the differ-
ent committees, as is the case with
those judging chrysanthemums, may
not at all times coincide, but we can-
not alleviate that; judges are human,
and without questioning their integrity
may involuntarily be influenced by
their own fancy and taste. This may
frequently happen respecting the points
of form and color, but a specific record
will enable us to draw our own conclu-
sions, and partly judge for ourselves. A
certificate always signifies a certain
amount of perfection and cannot be
overestimated, but the line drawn as in
the past, with S5 points as good and Hi
points as bad. is too harsh when not
wrong.

At the time of our annual meeting
and exhibition, every exhibitor before
the different committees should be re-
quested to make an exhibit with the
record attached to it. as judged by the
committee the months before, for the
inspection of all visitors. This would be
my idea of judging seedlings; the qual-
ity of the blooms every month speaks

volumes as to the habit of the variety.
Again, there could be made two classes,
second, third year and over, the same
as at present. It would probably cost
the growers a few more flowers, but
they are always watching for any
chance to make an exhibit wherever an
opportunity is offered, and I suppose
they are willing to use the flowers
where the most good will result.

If a wise, impartial judging of new
varieties can be introduced, equally
satisfactory to the disseminator and
the buyer; when this system of judg-
ing brings to our knowledge not only
the value of a variety when it is at its
best, but what can be expected from it
at least during the most important part
of the season, when our society can ac-
complish this, it will control the intro-
duction of new varieties, and if carried
out in an impartial, open wa.v, will
gather around itself the progressive
and impartial element, and reach the
highest point of its usefulness. Many
will not admit, but it remains never-
theless a potent fact, that the interest
manifested in new varieties centers in
the Society of American Carnation
growers, and is its moving spirit; re-
move it and the society will crumble
and decay.

RECOLLECTIONS OF CHICAGO AND
CARNATIONS.

That Harrison street is not beautiful,
particularly in sloppy weather.

That thf external appearance of a
refreshment house is a very uureliabe
guide to i.K internal attractions, even
if it is in ihe business part of State
street.

That the roast beef served you at the
Auditorium is of a quality that don't
drop off at many cities, and both it and
the oatmeal and cream are of a h gh-
grade.

That the man who first called the
carnation "the divine flower" wou.d
need a string of superlative adjectives
could he see Evelina.

That we found ourselves most pleas-
antly situated while taking notes of
the show. In fact, we envied none
present, and it was all too short.

That Mr. Chadwick is a most finish-
ed after dinner talker, and Mrs. Rug-
gles and other illustrations were very
pat. We have put them down with a
cross opposite the title.

That the quiet good-natured, yet
dignified chairmanship of President
Rudd was most charming.

That florists can sing as well as
grow and ship flowers, at least in Chi-
cago.

That the new method of sub-irriga-
tion was entirely unnoticeable in its
application to any of the florists pres-
ent.

That Mr. Grant makes an ideal
chairman. A cha'rman has a great
chance to abuse his position if he is
cursed with exuberant verbosity.

That the little anecdotes and parlor
stories intercommunicated after the
regular sessions are very edifying if
spread over long periods of time.

That the quantities of glass struc-
tures which some of the florists call
"slight additions" to their plants took
our breath away.

Finally we recalled with great re-
gret that we could not accept the in-
vitation of Mr. Bassett and visit his
mammoth and model place. And still
more regret that the heavy slumbers
of our companion continued till 9 A.
M., thus causing us to miss the looked
for visit to Mr. Dorner's at Lafayette,
and his wonderful collection of carna-
tions.

We fail to recollect a much pleas-
anter and more instructive time, and
pity those absent, for they don't know
what good company and seltzer water
will produce to the health and spirits.

W. S.

EARLINESS OF LILIES AND
SPIRAEA.

Would you kindly inform us about
what temperature Easter or Harrisii
lilies should be kept that at this time
are just showing bud, to have them
bloom at Easter? We have them in
our carnation house at present, with
about 50 to .5.5 degrees night tempera-
ture. Also at what temperature should

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we keep our Spiraea compacta that is
about (J iuehes high and showing bud
nicely at the present time. E. E. S.

I would say that "E. E. S." is forui-
nate iu having his plants in the con-
dition described. In a night tempera-
ture ot 50 to 55 degrees the lilies, un-
less we have bright and warm weather
beyond the average, will be just about
right. Don't be afraid that they will be
a day or two early. We have learned
to our cost that a lily with two open
flowers and buds to open is not what
our customers want. They want the
tiowers all out, and supposing they
were all out a week before Easter, you
can keep them perfectly a week or ten
days. You are all right — in excellent

condition. As I have often had occa-
sion to remark, in a batch of lilies
planted the same time and brought
along in the heat, they will vary very
much in the time of their flowering,
and many moves are often necessary,
but they should not be subjected to
great changes of temperature, particu-
larly a lowering, for that is very un-
natural. Endeavor to have the bulk of
them come about right, and those thai
show that they will be late can be
given more heat.

Spiraea is perhaps a trifle early.
Keep it at not over 50 degrees and you
will be all right. Give plenty of light
and abundance of water.

W. SCOTT.

ORCHID NOTES.

Cattleyas. As the sun strengthens
C. labiata will claim your attention.
Those that flowered early are impa-
tient, but on no account encourage
them, rather keep them as quiet as pos-
sible for a week or so yet. But it is
in order to go over them, and remove
last year's topdress, by which I mean
all loose material that can be removed
with a sharp pointed stick, without dis-
turbing the roots, and fill in all slack
spots with noddles of peat.

Any repotting that is thought neces-
sary may be done now, but this is an
operation that I would not advocate
unless absolutely necessary. It the
plant has abundance of root and a
good hold of the material, leave it, but
should it be in a bad condition with lit-
tle or no root, shake it out and remove
all dead and decaying matter, thor-
oughly wash with the hose, repot or
basket, giving very little material
around the roots, and treat as you
would newly imported stock. If re-
demption is possible they will soon
show signs of activity; let the leaves
make some headway and have a decid-
ed root action before you topdress
with sphagnum.

Also let C. Percivalliana. maxima,
chocoensis, etc., then have your
attention, but keep at the
cool end of the house for
some time yet, bearing in mind that
the longer the rest the better the lead.
And see that C. Trianae, Mossiae,
gigas, etc., do not suffer tor want of
water. If the flowers are formed at the
expense of the last growth they will
break very weak and indifferently.

I Laelia autumnalis, anceps, and its
varieties, will also bear looking over.
They require but very little material
at the root; what they have should be
fresh and sufficiently firm to retain the
moisture. See that they don't suffer
through lack of water while resting.
And the various autumn flowering
oncidiums will soon be on the move,
and as those are naturally epiphytal
they must have good drainage. Small
baskets are the most suitable recepca-
cles for these subjects, and they re-
quire to be packed very firm, as you
do them up, and if grown in pots, they
should be raised on a cone-shaperl
mound above the rim of the pot. When
growing they enjoy a copious supply
of water, but during the resting jie-
riod. only enough should be given to
keep the bulbs in a plump and healthy
condition.

Dendrobium formosum and D. Pha-
laenopsis should be cleaned oft and re-
moved to their growing quarters, at
the same time attending to any repot-
ting required. Any Dendrobium no-
bile or Wardianum that may have flow-
ered early should have the same atten-
tion. Do not repot in any case if you
can avoid it. simply add a little fresh
material where necessary and water
sparingly until they show good root
action. Maintain a temperature of 70
degrees with plenty of atmospheric
moisture, and give liberal treatment
eventually.

Some growers, will, I have no doubt,
think it bad practice to start the last
named subjects out of season, but the
commercial man has no hard and fast
rule to go by. He understands an
early start means an early finish, and

the secret lies in the finish, to know
just when to withhold water and en-
force rest, but should they start into
a second growth unobserved, let them
go; they have ample time to finish a
second growth which will flower along
with the first if properly handled.

J. ROBERTSON.

VIOLET NOTES.

Ot all our experience in growing vio-
lets, this season "takes the cake," if
I may be allowed the expression, for
we are between two fires. At this time
of the year we should be nearly sure
of a fair amount of nice, clear weather,
but as it is we get one day in seven
very bright and sunny, one or two
with thin clouds so that the effect of
the sun can be felt to a moderate ex-
tent, and the balance of the week will
be a sort ot miniature Klondike spell
(perhaps in order to settle the minds
of the hesitating fiorist who is of more
than half a mind to try his luck in
those regions). The result is that you
hardly know what to do in regard to
shading your houses.

Those who grow their violets in
houses running north and south do
not need to shade as yet, but those
growing theirs in regular east and
west houses, under ordinary circum-
stances, should shade their south
slopes lightly now, adding a thin coat
from time to time as the sun gets
higher and the days longer and warm-
er. Those who grow them in the new
"slope" houses, in an ordinarily li-h:
season, should shade as early as the
first week of this month, in this lati-
tude, as such houses are so light that
they bleach the blooms more than the
other styles of houses, if not early pro-
tected in this way.

Those growing the Lady Hume
Campbell exclusively can stand the ad-
ditional rise of temperature well
enough, as it flowers more freely at a
higher temperature than the Marie
Louise; on the other hand, it fades
more quickly, and so needs the shading
for that reason. On account of this
tendency to fade, more care must be
exercised to keep them closely picked,
as soon as fully developed, and their
size and full, round makeup are some-
thing astonishing when allowed to de-
velop, and that their fragrance is much
greater than the Marie Louise at all
times is, I think, a fact admitted by all.

R. E. S.

BORDEAUX MIXTURE.

Please print at some convenient
time the best way to make a barrel of
Bordeaux mixture, with a few direc-
tions for use on chrysanthemums and
celery. W. M.

Dissolve one pound of sulphate of
copper in two or three gallons of hot
water. Use a cast iron or earthenware
jar for the purpose, for the copper will
soon eat holes in a watering can. When

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slissolved. slake three pounds of quick
lime with the liquid, and then put I he
whole into forty gallons of water. Fos-
tite is about as good as the dry Bor-
deaux mixture: instead of quick lime,
in Fostite the copper is mixed with
French chalk.

When the lime has settled at the
bottom of the barrel the mixture is fit
to use. The under side of the leaf is
the part you want to get at. and a good
hand syringe is the thing with which
to apply it. A syringing once a week
will do on chrysanthemums. Begin
early on any that you apprehend rust
will appear. It will not restore chrvc-
anthemums to perfect health if they
are once affected with rust, but it will
arrest and prevent its spread.

I am not in the celery business at
present, and when I was Bordeaux mix-
ture was like the vitascope — not so
well known. If it's rust on the celery
you are after, the most expeditious
way would be to take the young plants
by the roots, a handful at a time, and
clip them in the mixture just before
planting. This is a most thorough way.
and a plan I have pursued with young
carnations before they go into the sand,
and when they come out; by this meth-
od, every portion of the leaves is wet,
and if there is any efficacy in these
mixtures, thev get the full benefit of it.

W. S.

A CONVENIENT SOIL TRAY.

Many florists have the soil necessary
for potting and re-potting plants
placed on the potting bench where it
is to be used, while others prefer to use
it from a box or tray. A wooden box
is elieap and convenient, but it is apt
to shrink so that the fine soil works
through tlie cracks, and the end be-
comes worn in time by knocking the
pots against it to turn the plants out.
For several years we have been using
trays made of galvanized iron, of the
form shown by the illustration. They
are tight, have good handles, and are
durable. They were made for us by a
tinner here, and cost $1.25 each. They
are 2 feet long. 15 inches wide, and 5
inches deep, are made wider at top
than bottom, and have plenty of wire
around the rim to stifen them. The
projection at one corner is a block of
wood half an inch thick, extending an
inch above the rim, to knock the pots
against in re-potting. This tray can
be used on the ordinary potting bench,
or may be taken into the plant liouse,
saving the labor of carrying the plants
out and back when re-potting. If a
piece of shading muslin or heavy paper
is spread on the bench where the work
is done it will keep the sand clean, or
the soil tray may be set on a box of
suitable height standing on the walk.
W. T. BELL.

''-RAPES CRACKING.

"W. M." writes: "Will W. Scott or
any of your correspondents inform me
how to grow Mandresfield Court
grapes without having them crack? I
grow them with Muscat and Barba-

rossa, but as soon as weather comes
they crack when beginning to color."

I have not grown the fine variety
mentioned above, and, strange to say.
in looking through a high authority on
grapes, this trouble of cracking is not
mentioned. But the writer is well ac-
quainted with this serious cultural de-
fect, and when growing Golden Ham-
burg and some others, lost many
bunches by their cracking. I must
have learned or heard from some one
at the time the following remedy: Just
before coloring, or. as they say tech-
nically, after they have "stoned," and
during their last swelling, take a sharp
penknife, split the stem of the bunch
an inch or two above the bunch, and
insert a very small piece of wood to
keep the incision from closing. It
worked satisfactorily with me, and no

more cracking occurred. This burst-
ing of tlie skin of the grape appears to
be caused by too great a flow of sap to
the berry, the skin of which does not
expand fast enough or is not elastic
enough to bear It. I don't think tem-
perature, ventilation, soil, or water has
anything to do with it, or that modifi-
cation of these conditions would pre-
vent it. W. S.

BALTIMORE.

Increased Trade on Valentine's Day.

The past week proved an eventful
and busy one for ail concerned in the
florist Ime. The retailers have been
especially busy, owing to the unusual
number of social events, which have
now practically wound up the season.
Vnlentine's day was more than usu-
ally observed in a floral way. Violets,
as usual, were the most popular, whiie
myosotis. carnations, orchids, tulips,
hyacinths, valley, mignonette, jonquils,
etc., found favor accordingly. Roses
had a steady sale. Azaleas, cinerarias
and potted arrangements of bulbous
stuff also sold well. Besides Cupid's
Valentine dances, there were innumer-
able teas, luncheons and recepcions,
while the Hunt ball (one of the sea-
son's most brilliant affairs) created
quite a large demand for bouquets,
handsome boutonnieres, etc.

Stock at the commission houses has
been plentiful, with the exception
of roses, Beauties and Maids being

especially scarce. Orchids, which are
becoming more and more popular, are
by no means equal to the demand.
They could be made to pay if grown in
larger quantities.

Gardeners' Club.

At the last regular meeting of the
Gardeners' Club, Monday, February 14,
the roll call showed an unusual attend-
ance of over seventy-five members, the
attraction being carnation night, be-
sides including several other interest-
ing events. Despite the fact that the
full list of our carnation growers did
not exhibit, the show was a decided
success, quality having atoned for lack
of quantity.

In Messrs. Halliday Bros', exhibit
was seen an exceptionally fine vase of
Scotts. which were awarded a cer-
tificate of merit; also McGowans SVi
inches in diameter, Victor, Daybreak,
Tidal Wave, and other unusually well
grown varieties were shown. A red
seedling of Messrs. Woodfall Bros, waa
next in order, while a white seedling
of Mr. C. M. Wagner, and a sport
shown by Mr. I. H. Moss, also received
the committee's special mention.
Among other exhibits which caused
general admiration was a vase of very
fine FarQuhar violets, grown by I. H.
Moss, and a specimen of cineraria,
grown by C. M. Wagner. Messrs. John
M. Rider, P. C. Erdman, Cook Bros,
and Thomas E. Stevenson also made
very creditable displays.

Mr. 'Woodfall next entertained us
by his essay on "Cross Fertiliza-
tion," which proved a clear, cogent and
businesslike paper. In his remarks Mr.
Woodfall reminded us that "fools often
step where angels fear to tread, anj
tills proved an excellent simile to de-
monstrate his theory that the best re-
sults of fertilization are more often due
to "chance shots" than to the guidance
of scientific rules.

Question Box.

What is the best white carnation?
General opinion was in favor of Flora
Hill. Glory of the Pacific was decided
the best outdoor pink chrysanthemum.
Does Spiraea japonica require regular
feeding? Not if first planted in rich
soil.

What is the best keeping carnation?
Mr. Erdman cons ders McGowan. In
what night temperature should carna-
tions be grown? Answered 50 to 55 de-
grees. Name six best azaleas for flor-
ists' use. Mr. Feast answered. Ver-
vaeneana. Empress of India, Deutsche
perle, Simon Mardner, Bernard And-
reas Alba and Mme. Van der Cruyssen.
What will kill short-tailed mice? As
this question caused general merri-
ment. Mr. Rider reminded us that he
had made the inquiry, and the subject
was "not at all funny." Mr. Wagner
recommended "Rough on Rats" and
raw eggs. The writer, however, begs
to call Mr. Rider's attention to the ar-
ticle upon "Rats and Mice." issue No.
11 of The Florists' Review.

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FEBRUARY 24. 1.S98.

A vote of thanks was passed by the
club for complimeutary courtesies re-
ceived from The Florists' Review.

At our next regular meeting Mr. W.
P. Craig, of Philadelphia, has been re-
quested to give us his observations
while attending the Carnation Soci-
ety's conventions.

A banquet to be held election night,
the first meeting in March, is now in
the hands of a committee.

The first installment of "Dutch Bul-
lub" growers has landed. C. F. F.

CLEVELAND.

A Lively Trade St. Valentine's Day.

"Hooray for St. Valentine. Like-
wise hurroo and hurrah!" These and
other expressions of approbation vculd
probably indicate the florists' feeling
toward the gentle saint. If he were
with us now the florists' vote would
probably help him in a campaign for
the presidency of this great and grow-
ing republic, and. seated in the presi-
dential chair, he might in turn help
a little in some legislation for the
benefit of floriculture in general. Who
knows but what that national charter
might be forthcoming shortly.

The foregoing is not insanity, but is
merely u means of conveying the in-
formation that one of the days that
has heretofore never called forth the
general use of flowers in any such de-
gree as the occasion would seem to jus-
tify, is beginning to improve in that
point. Perhaps it may eventually be-
come as important to the florist as
Easter or Christmas. A day like that,
approximately half way between the
two above mentioned holidays, at a
time of year when floweis can be had
in good quantity and variety, at
fair prices all around, would add
immensely to the average fioricul-
tural exchequer and help quite a lit-
tle to rid us of the surplus incubus.
As it is. florists all report very good
business on the 14th — much better than
the same date in preceding years. In
some instances it came pretty near be-
ing a case of "sold out," which con-
dition is most unusual at this time of
year. The demand ran largely for
choice flowers — not in large orders, but
dainty effects were preferred.

Stock.

Aside from this little extra flurry,
business has been on the whole satis-
factory. There has been a good, steady
demand. Funeral work in many in-
stances has helped considerably in
using up stock, so that there has been
little reason to complain of waste
where stock has been of reasonably
good quality. Flowers have been of
good quality as a rule, although carna-
tions show a good deal of variation,
some being excellent in grade, though
with a percentage of lower grade
stuff. Roses are very good, and. like
other flowers, are be'ng offered some-
what more freely than at previous
writings. The price continues on all

stuff very near to rates given at earlier
writings. Whether these prices can
stand the pressure of Lent remains to
be seen.

The Chicago Meeting.

The five pilgrims to Chicago re-
turned in good order, sound in wind
and limb, and with glowing reports
of Chicago and all thereunto apper-
taining. The exhibition was wonder-
ful and the entertainment ro>al.
The Philadelphia gentlemen will have
their work cut out to furnish a better
managed and more satisfactory "ex-
perience meeting" than that of Chi-
cago '98.

The Cleveland delegation stopped
off on their return trip to see Messrs.
Dorner & Sons' place at Lafayette,
where they found everything in the
condition that has made the Dorner
establishment proverbial. The carna-
tions, and, indeed, everything, formed
a wonderful sight to those accus-
tomed to seeing carnations as ordi-
narily grown, and will be. with the re-
membrance of the cordial hospitality
shown, a pleasant memory for all who
had the good fortune to be there.

The weather continues about as
usual so far this winter— mild, but
rather lacking in the matter of sun.

NEMO.

ST. LOUIS.

Popularity of the Divine Flower.

The week just closed was a busy
one among the florists, and the grow-
ars are getting top prices for all their
products. Roses of all kinds are hold-
ing up well and bringing good returns.
The carnation growers are in h'gh
glee, as this flower has been in great
demand since the flrst of the year. It
was never known in the history of
the commission men when carnations
sold so well and brought such high
prices at this time of the year. The
commission men report an increased
shipping demand, and orders of this
kind were unusually heavy.

There have been a few large wed-
dings and receptions, and the west
end florists report that they were kept
busy with dinner and luncheon decora-
tions. The transient trade has also
been good with the down town florists.
This state of affairs had a good deal
lo do with so few florists attending
the carnation meeting at Chicago last
week. Next week we will probably
have a different story to tell about
business, as Lent commences this
week Wednesday.

Prices.
Roses in most all classes are scarce.
Those coming in are of improved qual-
ity, and there is no apparent quantity
of any one variety. Beauties were as
usual scarce, with a brisk demand for
long stemmed stock, which was not ob-
tainable at any price. A few short
ones were selling at from 10 to 25 cents
each. Bridesmaids find a ready sale
at $S and $10; Brides also in great de-

mand at same price; Meteors, very-
scarce, at ?10 for the best, some short
ones bringing $5 and ?6; Woottons and
Perles in fair supply, and bring $5 and
$G; some smaller ones were sold at $4.

Carnations have the call at present,
and all fancy varieties bring $5 per
hundred. Daybreaks, Scott, Wocher.
and all whites sold at $3 and $4. The
very poorest carnations brought as.
high as $3 per hundred.

Bulbous stuff of almost every variety
has sold well. Daffodils (Von Sion)
are selling at $1; Dutch hyacinths, all
the light shades, in good demand at
$6; valley. $4; Romans, $3. The tulips
have slackened up a little, and sell at
$4 for the very best. Harrisii are not
quite so plentiful as they have been,,
and bring $12.50; callas. $10.

Violets, which have been a glut
for the past few weeks, are selling
better, and Californias are again sell-
ing at 50 and 75 cents: double, same
price; small single, home grown, 20
cents; southern, 10 cents. There is
some very fine mignonette sent to the
market, grown by Andrew Meyer, all
of the giant varieties. The fine spikes
of these flowers are in good demand at
from $3 to $4. Asparagus is in fair de-
mand. Smilax is selling better at $10.
and adiantum sells at $1 to $1.25.

Carnation Meeting of Florist Club.

The next meeting of the Florists"
Club will be a notable one, from the
fact that it will be the annual carna-
tion meeting, and all the new varieties
that are being grown are expected to
be on exhibition, from all the eastern
and home growers. This attraction
should draw a gathering worthy of the
occasion, and as all florists in town
and vicinity are invited, we expect the
largest meeting in the history of the'
club. The date of the next meeting,
is Thursday. March 10. at 2 p. m., in
Hall No. 2, Odd Fellows' Building.
Outsiders should not wait for an in-
vitation, but just come and show them-
selves, and we will make it pleasant
for them.

Various Notes.

George Osteitag has given up his
Broadway store, and will hereafter be
found at 506 North Grard avenue, at
which place his sister Mary is doing
business.

Mr. Ed. Buechel, secretary of the
Riessen Florist Co., on South Broad-
way, reports business very good, with
lots of decorations on hand.

Max Herzog is sending in some very
fine Woottons. Brides and Maids,
which sell at sight.

Mr. C. C. Sanders has been requested'
to read a paper on "Nursery Stock
from a Retailer's Standpoint" at the
next meeting of the club.

Mr. Emil Schray, chairman of the-
committee on premiums and awards,
has appointed his committee, as fol-
lows: Messrs. Andrew Meyer, Sr., Al-
bert E. Michel and Henry Ostertag.
They have been at work on the prelim-

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inary list, which will be out by next
meeting .

Mr. W. C. Young's committee on spe-
cial prizes consists of Messrs. Fred C.
Weber. Ed. Buechel, Robert Ayers and
Albert Bauer.

If some of our St. Louis florists, who
are always absent from the sodal
gatherings or meetings of the club,
will read in last week's issue of The
Review the Notes of "E," of Toronto,
and if the cap fits, as he says, we
would like to see them mend their
ways in the future and take his advice.

Visitors in town last week were Mr.
George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill,
Mo.; Mr. L. Eaiiman, with Frank
Netchert. of Chicago, III., and B. Kup-
pers. representing Willain Hage-
mann, Philadelphia. Pa.

Mr. Dykes is in town, representing
Ed. .lansen, of New York.

Bowrling Items.

The Bowling Ciub had a good at-
tendance Monday night, and some very
good scores were made. Mr. Kuppers,
of Philadelphia, was a visitor at the
alleys and rolled with the boys. The
best three games were rolled by
Beneke. with BIT, highest single score
222; E. Schray. second, with 563. high
single score 223; John W. Kunz, third,
with .510. high single score 20O.

I see by the Omaha notes that the
members of the Nebraska Florists' So-
ciety have the bowling fever and meet
every Monday night. Keep it up. boys;
we will be with you next August.

J. J. B.

PHILADELPHIA.

Business Brisk.

Business continues brisk, with prices
about the same as a week ago, Roses
were quite scarce toward the end of the
week just closed, the Second Assembly
ball and the dinners which preceded
causing a brisk demand oa Friday,
Daffodils were also freely used on thiS
occasion. Carnations are barely hold-
ing their own, due partly to the qual-
ity of the stock, which has fallen oft
a little. Tulips are good and selling
freely. Double daffodils were over-
done in the early part of the week.
Ferns in 3-inch pots are scarce.

Germantown Hort. Society.

The February meeting of the Ger-
mantown Horticultural Society, held
on Monday evening of last week, was a
most successful affair. The display,
chiefly of orchids, was more than us-
ually brilliant. The exhibitors in this
c'ass were two vice-presidents, Albert
■Woltemate and Roberts Le BouLiliier,
and both deserved great credit for
their displays. The junior vice-presi-
dent, Mr, Le Boutillier, showed a 12-
inch pan of Coelogyne cristata, with
fifty perfect blooms. This piece con-
tained six cuttings of five years ago,
Mr I.e Boutillier feels such confidence
in this variety that he offered to put up
a quantity of glass for its cultivation if

any retailer would agree to take all the
first-class blooms at ten cents each.
Among the other varieties shown were
Cyrabidium Lowianum. unusual; Onci-
diiim Cavendishii, Dendrob.um nobile,
Wardianum and densiflorum, Lycaste
Skinnerii and Brassavola g.auca. Be-
sides orchids, water lilies were dis-
cussed, the members being reinforced
by a stranger from Kew. wlio spoke
right out in meeting and was cordial-
ly welcomed.

Pcnn. Hort. Society.

The following night (Tuesday) the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
met. and again orchids were the center
of attraction, H. T. Clinkaberry, gard-
ener to C, E. Roebling, of Trenton, N,
J., and Alphonse Pericat. gardener to
Mrs, George B, Wilson, of West Phiia-
delphia, being the exhibitors.

The members of the society invited
the City Parks Association and the
Civic Club to join them in listening to
an illustrated lecture by Jacob A. Riis,
of New York, on "The Children of tue
Poor and the Need of Play Grounds
and Open Spaces for Recreation." Mr.
Riis' lecture was well attended and
proved most interesting. He showed
the poor little chaps of New York, liv-
ing in dirt and filth, and iraced their
development into the criminals of the
slum districts, by means of siidos. His
idea being that crime can be lessened
by surrounding tlie crowded tenement
districts with open squares and play
grounds, where the children can have
their amusements and plenty of fresh
air.

Friday evening witnessed the meet-
ing of the Botanical Club at the Uni-
versity, which Dr. McFarland has
brought into flourishing condition
with a membership of 125, and also the
second assembly, a most brilliant af-
fair, which brings sadness to the heart
of the florist, for it means Lent is near.

The Lily Disease.

And now I want to speak of the lily
disease, which has assumed such
a. arming proportions heie, Tne F.or-
ists' Club has wisely set apart a meet-
ing in April for the discussion of this
vital subject. Briefly, the case stands
thus: The florist buys his lily bulbs
from the seedsman, wjio agrees to fur-
nish sound bulbs of a certain size.
These conditions are fulfilled as far as
outward appearances go. but when
started, very many of these bulbs de-
velop unmistakable signs of disease;
some fail to develop at all. I know of
one grower who lost three quarters of
his L. Harrisii; another one lost three-
quarters of his L, longiflorum.

The florist goes to the seedsman,
who expresses deep regret, says the
trouble was probably aggravated by
the effort made to get the bulbs into
this country before the tariff bill went
into operation, July 24, 1897, and if
the case be a very bad one, delicately
hints that Mr, So-and-So has had pret-
ty good luck with the bulbs sent him,

thus making the florist feel he isn't
much of a grower. When the question
of payment is broached, the seedsman
becomes inexorable. The Bermuda
growers allow no rebate and he can
allow none. In vain the florist urges
his loss of bulbs, to say nothing of
time and space He is morally right
but legally wrong, and must yield.

Mr. Buettner proposes a government
inspector, to prevent all diseased stock
from entering this country. I doubt
whether this plan would solve the
problem so far as lilies are concerned.
Would not a better plan in this par-
ticular case be for each florist to in-
sist wheu ordering his lilies, be they
Harrisii or longiflorum, on a written
guarantee, that they be free from dis-
ease? This plan, generally adopted,
would send the seedsmen to the Ber-
muda growers with a similar contract,
which the latter must submit to or
keep their bulbs. The result would be
either that the disease would be kept
within bounds or that lily growing
would be abandoned in Bermuda. In
either case the present unsatisfactory
conditions would cease. This emer-
gency demands resolute action. Any
florist who orders his bulb.-j in the old
way. without a positive written guar-
antee that the stock supplied be free
from disease, will be guilty of extreme
folly.

Notes.

Ladies' night at the Florists' Club on
the evening of Washington's birthday
was a great success.

William P. Craig has been elected
vice-president of the American Carna-
tion Society.

Our bowlers won fresh laurels by de-
feating the strong Irving team by 50
pins in a league match. J. W. Y.

CINCINNATI.

Review of Market.

The commission men have been
kept busy for several days hustling for
flowers to fill their many orders. They
all report a good out-of-town trade, or,
rather, demand, as many of the orders
could not be fllled at any price. The
market opened up Monday in the same
manner, and I am safe in saying thl»
will be a repetition of last week. There
is nothing much going on in the way
of society events, but trade among the
retail men is fair and steady, which
beats one good day and four or five
bad ones.

Wholesale Prices.

Brides and Maids are hard to get,
and find a ready sale at $8 per 100;
Perles are held at ?5; Meteors, fS to
$10, Beauties cannot be quoted, as
there are no first-class ones in the
market, and buyers have long since
ceased to ask for them. Carnations
have either stopped blooming with
some of our growers or else are being
sent to some other market — I will take
a trip around and let you know which

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FEBRUARY 24, 1S9S.

a little later. The few coming in find
a ready sale at $1.50 to $2 for ordi-
naries, and $3 to $4 for fancies. Bulb-
ous stock is held at the following
prices: Romans. $2 to $3; valley, $3 to
$4; daffodils. $3 to ?4; tulips, ?4; cal-
las, $8 to $10, and Harrisii, $12.50.
Violets seem to be the only flowers
that are not "in it." as they are going
slow — anywhere from 50 cents to $1
per 100.

Our old friend, M. Rice, of Philadel-
phia, was a recent caller. B.

NEW YORK.

In the Flower Pit.

Last week was not one of surprises
in any line. It rained Saturday, which
was not a surprise, either, as it has
raine<l now for eight consecutive Sat
urdays. much to the chagrin of ••.he
"craftsmen" on the street. A good,
bright Saturday is always hoped and
earnestly prayed for — if wholesalers
were ever known to pray, and I have it
on good authority they do, sometimes.
"It clears up the icebox ready for Mon-
day," said one man; "that is, a good
Saturday, and we do not have to carry
any goods over."

The crop of roses is falling off slow-
ly, before the final spurt for Easter,
which is getting very, very near. Prices
remain, though, about the same as last
week. The best Beauties realize 75
cents apiece, while Bridesmaids, extra
selected stock, command $15 per 100;
Brides, a little less, $12, and they are
not quite so plentiful as Maids. Fancy
Meteors sell for $12 and a few very
choice touch the $15 mark. This, how-
ever, is exceptional. Morgans and
Cusins sell equally well, though there
are not many of the latter grown in
proportion, and $S is the top notch tor
these. The Perle sells in limited quan-
tity, while Sunset is scarcely seen any
more and rarely realizes more than $4
per 100 at the best.

Valley was a shade better this week;
that is, there was not the quantity to
be had; price ruled about the same,
though extra graded stock sold a trifie
higher. This commodity has suffered
very much this winter. There is a
plethora of bulb stuff of all grades,
tulips selling about as well as any-
thing, while Harrisii was hammered
down to $5 per 100. Smilax— that is,
good smilax — sold as high as $15. anc
poor as low ;is $6.

The demand for orchid flowers is
jerky and erratic. There are not so
many cattleyas as heretofore, but the
demand is light; retailers do not seem
to like to invest in this stock unless for
orders. Quite a number of the Dendro-
bium Phalaenopsis are seen and realize
25 cents a flower. It is one of the pret-
tiest and most graceful of the Den-
drobes.

I spoke just now of the retailer in-
vesting. The retailer invests very lit-
tle in flowers; that is to say. he lays in
no specially large stock. He does not

speculate. The telephone, the galaxy
of wagons used on any possible occa-
sion, and the "flower buyer," all mili-
tate against this. The majority of the
large florists are nearly all located
about and around the wholesale dis-
trict, ajid if a rush order comes for
anything special, the "buyer" and the
telephone are immediately brought in-
to play.

One large retailer keeps his buyer
almost the day long among the whole-
sale houses and directly in touch with
the "home office." He knows imme-
diately where to lay his hands on l.OOO
Bridesmaids or 100 cattleyas, as the
case may be, and so it is, the icebox
contains just samples, so to speak, and
the "hand-to-mouth" system is thus
carried on; so the wholesaler does not
know from one minute to the other
when his stock may be decreased. Of
course, in the early hours the big buy-
ing is done, but it usually covers the
whole day, more or less, according to
the demand.

This has a tendency to "bear" prices,
it seems to me, for it is always proble-
matic what the day will bring forth.

Lent is right at our door, but this is
only a temporary check, now, lasting
about two weeks, after wh ch things
again commence to find their level.
Taken as a whole, though, trade has
been fair. At no time can it be record-
ed, however, that stock has been
scarce, except about three weeks ago,
and that lasted but a few days. Are
the growers satisfied? We take it some
are not, for they are continually chang-
ing their wholesaler, only to go back
at some future date to their "old love,"
with burnt fingers and a mental re-
solve that they will not leave him
again. "What, never? Well, hardly
ever."

The Club Dinner.

The event of the year, the dinner of
the New York Florists, takes place at
the "Arena" next Saturday, the 26th,
and the banquet hall is expected to be
filled. Many gentlemen from out of
town, besides the members, are ex-
pected to be present. Mr i'alrick
O'Mara. of toastm.Tster fame, will as-
sume the honors on this occasion, ar d
a very successful and enjoyable even-
ing is anticipated.

The decorations will be in charge
of Mr. Lawrence Hafner and contribu-
tions should be sent to the secretary,
Mr. John Young, as early as possible
Saturday morning. The hail will not
hold more than seventy, so intending
subscribers should send in their appli-
cations immediately.

The Retail Trade.

I scoured the town the other day for
a few novelties, but did not meet with
much success. Violets in pots are sel-
ling very well and are quite pretty.
Genistas are to be seen in several
stores and remind us that spring and
Easter are not far away; also such

forced shrubs as forsythias, spiraeas,
almonds, etc.

Big events there are none and but
a few ordinary social functions, and
by the by, a "vegetable dance" last
week where folks were supposed to
go garbed as "garden truck" (im-
mensely elevating. I should thiuk)
However, I hear the ladies appeared
as roses, paeouies, pansies, carnations,
etc., wliile the men wore headgear of
cabbages (very appropriate), pump-
kins, etc.

The Donohoe-Ehret wedding was
quite a brilliant affair anu was hand-
led by Hanft Bros. Bridesiut»id roses,
lily of valley and cattleyas v/ere used
very extensively. It was a house dec-
oration, and a short description would
not go amiss. Thc> iiliar was an Egyp-
tian canopy nine feet high. con\pos,'d
entirely of valley and bridesmaid ro-
ses, from which hung a bell composed
of the same. From the top of the
canopy to the walls of the room gar-
lands of asparagus, roses and valley
gave it a light and pretty fluish.
Banked on either side were azaleas and
white lilac, and at the base were boxes
of red :ind white tulips. On either side
were two immense baskets on stand-
ards of pink roses and valley with
streamers of the same. The mantel
and mirror were tastefully decorated
with cattleya, the outline of a star be-
ing designed in cattleyas hung on the
face of the mirror, the reflection
caused thereby making an exceeding-
ly pretty effect, and garnished here
and there with sprays of Asparagus
Sprengerii and plumosus.

In the library I'aere was a bank
of genistas and Marguerites and on the
mirror in this room was a circle of cat-
tleyas. In the bane.uet room Valley and
Bridesmaids predominated. Azaleas
in flower and graceful palms did duty
here and there, but space will not al-
low me to go into further detail.
Enough to say that the whole arrange-
ment was pretty, light and graceful,
and a credit to the decorators.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

A large wholesale man told me to-
day he had received information that
a syndicate had been formed in Hol-
land by some of the largest dealers
to raise the price on hyacinths and
tulips 20 per cent, and had held out
special inducements to growers to sell
to them. It is not likely, though, that
it will prove a successful combination,
as several large handlers of bulbs have
refused to enter the combine's ranks.
As flowers in this line are selling to-
day, it would be far more desirable to
reduce the price 20 per cent if they ex-
pect to secure any orders in this vi-
cinity.

The spring bulb trade is opening
up pretty well. Tuberoses, however,
are moving somewhat slowly. Jaoan
bulbs are selling better and there have
been several calls from Europe for
large sizes. The demand for begonias
and gloxinias increases every year and

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549

importations are larger. The crop of
Caladium eseuleutum is hpavv. and
calls for the larger sizes increase;
these will sell better later. Cannas
are offered in large quantities and at
low prices, which will stiffen as the
season advances.

Our Spicial Wholesale Report.

Business, though not brisk, showed
a slight improvement over last week.

Roses and carnations moved better
than other stock. There was au am-
ple supply of everything during the
early part of the week, but towarus the
latter end roses again shortened up
Brides, Bridesmaid and the other va-
rieties of small roses found a ready
market, but beyond a steadying of
price there was no advance. There is
no surplus of good Beauties. Ship-
ments are yet light, which sustain the
price. Meteor has sold better and ;he
average price will compare favorab.y
with last week's quotations.

Bulbs are more plentiful than ever,
with little hope of any immediate im-
provement in prices. Tulips of fine
quality are bringing very poor figures,
and this may also be said of Harrisii,
which are arriving in increased quan-
tity.

St. Valentine's Day was disappoint-
ing in its results to the violet growers,
who had evidently made preparations
for a big business. The ' shipments
were of Easter proportions, but the
weather was bad and no doubt shut
off a demand that might otherwise
have consumed much of the choice
stock. As it was, it took the better
part of the week to catch up with the
shipments of the days following. Av-
erage price is rather less this week.

Valley and hyacinths n ere cleaned
up in fair shape at current figures.
Smilax is selling well.

Various Notes.

Mr. Alfred Dimmock, representing
F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, Eng.and.
will arrive next Saturday per S. S. Um-
bria.

The first auction sale of the season
will be held by J. P. Cleary & Co., at
their salesrooms on Vesey street,
March S. and Mr. John will again
wield the hammer.

Messrs. Clacas & Boddington have
been appointed the sole American
agents for the "Union Horticole,"
France, large handlers of all French
products in the bulb and p'.ant line.

Mr. E. Koffman, of Walden, was in
town to-day. He expected a consign-
ment of Cypripedium insigne on the
Spanish warship Vizcaya. but the
frosty reception the boat received
killed them all. O lachrymae! 0
Koffman!

Mr. Chas. R. Christy, of Glenbrook.
Conn., is sending in some specially
fine roses to Mr. John Young. I noted
some Bridesmaids with stems fully
three feet, large blooms of excellent
color and size. His Brides, too, wou d
do justice to any grower.

Traendley & Schenck are handling a
line of good all-round stock, including
Lager & Hurrell's cattleyas, fine forms,
large Howers and good color, that seU
readily, one firm, I believe, taking
nearly the whole product.

Mr. Fred Smythe left for Trinidad
last 'Wednesday, per steamship Gren-
ada, on a business trip for Siebrecht -^
Son, where he will inspect the stock
at their nurseries, palms, dracaenas
and other plants being grown there
quite extensively- by this enterprising
house for importing and growing on.

BUFFALO.

The writer has been away the great-
er part of the week, and consequently
has missed the local news. Business is
reported as only fair, and the weather
has kept up its record, for no two days
have been alike. If there were any
visitors in town we missed them, and
if they were not of the right sort, no
regrets.

Mr. William J. Palmer, the elder, Mr.
D. B. Long and William Scott started !
for Chicago on Wednesday, and had a j
very pleasant journey to the great I
city, as they were joined by the Cleve-
land delegation when a few hours on
their journey. The anecdotes of Mr.
Graham and refreshments of Mr. Hart
kept Uo all awake till a late hour.

It was a great show, and we are the
better for seeing it and seeing our fel-
low craftsmen. The two oldest of the
party arrived home Sunday morning.
That I can swear to. But what became
of D. B. Long and all our Cleveland
friends? We don't know.

There was a small but earnest meet-
ing of the Florists' club held at the
home of W. S. last week. Our annual
banquet is a certainty, and a full exhi-
bition is a probability, which will be
decided on one way or the other
shortly. W. S.

TORONTO.

Trade Conditions.

The typical bright, crisp, frosty, Ca-
nadian winter has gone back on us
this year and a day's sunshine has
been a rare occurrence since last No-
vember, in consequence of which the
growers hereabouts have not been able
to fill all the orders of their regular
customers. Just now we are being
treated to the biggest snowstorm of the
season, and the inside of a greenhouse
is a dull and dreary place. It is to be
sincerely hoped that the coming season
of Lent may be enlivened by the sun a |
little more, so that there may be gocd '
stocks by Easter time. The plant trade,
however, has been picking up a little,
and there has been a fairly good trade
done in palms, azaleas, ferns and pot
bulbous plants.

Gardeners' and Florists' Association.

The regular meeting of the Garden-
ers' and Florists' Association last
Tuesday was sparsely attended, owing

to bad weather. However, there was a
quorum, and a good deal of business
was done. Henceforth the annual fee
will be $1.00: new members will pay
$1.00 entrance fee at time of nomina-
tion, as will also old members who
have fallen into arrears. B.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

Continued dull and cloudy weather
has shortened up stock considerably.
Particularly is this true regarding car-
nations, for which there is an unus-
ually lively demand, especially for the
fancy grades, such varieties as extra
Jubilee and Flora Hill selling at $5.00
per hundred, it being an easy matte.'
to dispose of all that can be had at
that figure. It wou.d seem that the
Carnation Meeting had stimulated the
demand for extra cho.ce stock. Fine
Daybreaks are held at $.3.00, with ordi-
nary stock ranging from $1.50 to $2.50.

In roses the demand is likewise
brisk, with good stock corresponding-
ly scarce. Choice Brides, Maids and
Meteors are readily disposed of at 9
cents. Beauties remain scarce, with
not enough to supply the demand,
many orders having to go by default.

There is an increased call for Har-
risii, a great many being used at the
funeral of Miss Frances Willard.
Bulbous stuff continues in slow de-
mand, with the exception of tulips and
valley.

Prices on most lines have stiffened
up perceptibly, due to Washington's
birthday, but a drop of a point or two
is almost inevitable, on account of tha
nearness of Lent, during which period
many less flowers are used.

A 'Visit to Hinsdale.

A party of fifty-two of the visiting
florists paid a visit to the establish-
ment of Bassett & Washburn, Hins-
dale, 111., during the convention, and
found everything in the usual fine con-
dition. Mr. Washburn entertained
President-Elect Nicholson and party
at a dinner at Kinsley's.

PITTSBURG.

The retail trade of the past week in
cut flowers has been particularly good.
While the coming Lenten season will
be characterized by the usual falling
off in trade, there are a number of
banquets, club affairs and some wed-
dings that will swell the volume of
business.

Pittsburg was represented at the
American Carnation Society conven-
tion by Messrs. Fred Burki and Benj.
L. Elliott, of Elliott & Ulam. Both
gentlemen report that the convention
was an unqualified success. It was
particularly noticed, and with pleas-
ure, that the growers are succeeding in
promoting stronger stem in the newer
varieties.

Among the visitors in town were
Messrs. P. Vos. of the Holland Bulb
Company, and Martin Reukauf, repre-

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FEBRfARY 24, 1S98.

senting H. Bayersdorter & Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa.

Mr. Rohert Faulk, with Hai-tmau
Bros., has left for a trip south. His
destination is New Orleans. L.

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Copyright 1898.

OBITUARY.

W. P. Simmons.

W. P. Simmons, of the well-known
firm of W. P. Simmons & Co., Geneva.
Ohio, died Feb. 9 of kidney and heart
trouble, aged 81 years. He had been
a resident of Geneva for thirty-one
years. He was one of the most suc-
cessful florists in the country, and was
widely known through the many valu-
able carnations, geraniums, etc., in-
troduced by the firm of which he was
the head. Mr. Simmons was born in
England, and was gardener at Eaton
Hall before coming to America.

WASHINGTON.

Trade conditions remain the same as
last week, stores continuing busy with
small woi'k, principally in bulbous
stuff.

The Gude Bros, are the largest grow-
ers of bulbs this season, and are bend-
ing in quantities, all well grown. Their
show window last week was filled with
La Reine tulips and Harrisii lilies.

Prices are about the same as last
week; quantity and quality of stuff
better: violets not as plentiful and
price firm. W. H. K.

MILWAUKEE.

Another blizzard struck the town,
and before it got through raging we
were almost snowed under. All trains
were running behind time and out-of-
town shipments arrived very irregu-
larly. Down-town trade was somewhat
affected, as street car service was bad
and traffic almost entirely suspended
for some time. Stock, however, re-
mains scarce, so what demand there
is easily consumes the supply.

Nic Zwelfel and Otto Sylvester at-
tended the meeting of the Carnation
Society.

E. Haentze. of Fond du Lac. was a
caller, on his wav home from Chicago.
GEO. WASHINGTON.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO

MARKET.

The past week has been one continual
round not of pleasure but of hustle tu
get enough stock to fill orders.

Probcibly every wholesaler has seen
times during the week when his best cus-
tomers have had to be disappointed, times
when neither love nor'money would get
the flowers wanted in time to ship when
needed.

And this has been unavoidable, too — no
amount of foresight or wise precaution
{■ould ]>roduce roses and carnations out of
the air.

"While we mention it. that is just wh^re
all the trouble comes in— the air. Foggy
— damp penetrating. "Grip" producing air
is hardly what one would choose as a
finwer producer, that's what we've had
now for three weeks, and is still with us.

Roses, at writing, are more plentiful and
rule in price perhaps a trifle easier, but
the advent of Lent lias more to do with
that than any increase of bloom.

(-'arnations. on the contrary are scarcer
than at any time this winter and for that
matter than at any time in four years.
This is not guess work, but actual fact,
computed from records of several houses
and testimony of various growers who
know whereof they speak.

Violets have been fairly plentiful and so
has about everything else worth mention-
ing; l»ulb stuff i>articulariy easy to get,
and all of good quality.

No one knows what is in store for com-
ing week and few dare to guess— we do
not— Selah!

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

SITU.\TION WANTi-U-As foreman in good flor-
ist establishment. First-class rose grower, also
palms, fenis. carnations, mums, violets and general
stock. Or take charge of a gentleman's good private
place, 2o years experience in England and America.
Strictly temperate, tlood wages expected. Married.
Disengaged about March ist. Good references. Ad-
dress Geo. Nort(m, 164 Center St., Bridgeport, Conn.

SITUATION' WANTED- Near Chicago, by firet-
class grower of cut flowers and plants, also nuish-
rooms and cucumbers. Was in cliarge of last place for
sixyears. Good references. Parties wanting a good ail
round man please address F. G., care of Florists' Rexiew,

SITUATION WANTED- A young man of ig^ with
O three years experience in florist store, desires a

Clace in greenhouses to leam practical floriculture. .\1-
ert Fiedler, 820 Hanover Street, Baltimore. Md.

SITUATION WANTED— Gardener, single: in priv-
O ate place, understands care greenhouses, fruits, vege-
tables, lawns and e\er>1hing in general: Best of refer-
ences. Address W'., Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg.,
New Vork City.

FOR S A LF— Large cypress tank holder; ten thousand
gallons of water; good as new. as it has been in-
doors and well painted; only in use 5 years; price, $75.00.
f. o. b., Cincinnati. J. A. Peterson, 105 East 4th St.,
Cmcinnati, Ohio.

W-'^NTED. SITUATION- Bya florist of 20 years*
T ' experience as maker up of designs or general
greenhouse work; \er>' best of recomendations. Joe. N.
LawTence, Ottumwa, la.

WANTED— An all round man capable of running
private greenhouse; one who understands growing
carnations and roses. i\Iust be a willing worker and
strictly temperate; a permanent place. State wages and
give references; a young single man preferred. Dr. S. A.
Richmond, Tuscola. Douglas Co.. 111.

SITUATION WANTED-By florist-gardener; pri-
vate or commercial; fifteen years' experience in all
brandies; rirst class references. Address J. M. W., Lans-
dale, P. O., Pa.

WANTED — A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand tlie business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within une year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

WANTED— California and Russian Violet runners
in exchange for 1000 American Beauty rooted cut-
tings. K. K.. Florists" Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By single man, four years
O experience in commercial greenhouses; age 25; salary
no object. Address B. T..care Florists' Review.

"WANTED— Single man for general gi-eenhouse
» * work. Address, stating wages desired, etc.,
Huntsman Co., Cincinnati. O.

SITUATION WANTED- By practical flonst and
gardener, private or commercial, as foreman. A i on
roses, carnations, mums, violets, etc.; 15 years" experience
in this countri'^ English; married: no one horse affair
need answer this; state wases. best of references. Ad-
dress B. N.,care Florists' Review.

"\\7 ANTED— Foreman, on commercial place, Califor-
VV nia. Must be experienced in handling men, witli
unquestionable knowledge nf propagating and growing,
both inside and out; competent to take entire charge;
good habits and best of references. Address "Carna-
tion," care of Florists' Re\*iew.

FOR SALE— Range of greenhouses, and land for
rent. Address John Leluan, West Foster avenue,
Station X, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED- By a first-class florist, 12
years experience in growing cut flowers and general
bedding plants; age 28; single. Address Flonst 100,
care Florists' Review.

FOR SALE OR RENT— New house, with large
bam and carriage house: poultry^ pen, good lawn,
one and one-half acres of planting land; good water and
other essential appliances which make it a desirable resi-
dence and florist business; situated one-half mile from
Asbury Park Depot, New Vork line; rent, $250 per year,
with option of a 5-year lease. Address Owner, care
Florists' Re\'iew.

QITUATION WANTED- By a florist and gard-
ic* ener. pri\aie or commercial; 15 years' experience,
who can grow carnations, nmms. roses, etc. also vege-
tables under glass. Address A. H. Clark, Lansdale, Pa.

SITU.ATION WANTED- Ha\-ing managed cut
flower store two years with success. I desire to change
position for larger concern by April i; Detroit or Cleve-
land preferred. Please correspond with 32 Michigan,
Florists' Review.

QITUATIO.V W.\NTED As foreman with some
O refined party, by a practical grower of cut flowers,
palms, orchids and general stock; good designer and de-
corator; oni>' reliable parties need answer; best of refer-
ences, California preferred. Address Orchids, care of
Florists' Review.

FOR SALE— A first-class florists' refrigerator. Have
changed location and it can not be used in present
place; will sell cheap. Address J. J. McManmon, 6
Prescott St.. Lowell, Mass.

QITUATION WANTED-A gentleman thoroughly
O understanding even" department of the business, seeds,
bulbs, plants and nurser>- stock, would like to represent
some good, reliable firm throughout New England,
either on salaryor commission basis; a first class sales-
man. Apply Z. Z., care Florists' Review.

QITUATION W^'\NTED— A practical, successful
O grower desires a position as foreman where tine cut
flowers are desired. Describe place fully when replying.
Nixon H. Gano. care Florists' Review.

QITUATION WANTED— By a good German gar-
O dener. married, small family; was working in whole-
sale places; private place preferred; best of references.
Paul Stncver,7S W.ird street, ChicaEro, III.

GREEN HOUSE FOR SALE.

E\ KKVTIllXCi in first-class condition, and cen-
trally located. Good stock of flowers of all
kinds. Natural Gas and Water Works supply.
Population of city 8.00(1.

Can be Boug^ht at a Bargain.

.\ddress, HENRY L. MOORE, Lebanon, Ind.

W^nf^ri A good, reliable

TTallLt:U Traveling Sales

man for the J- ^^ ^'' ^ •.* -^ -^

FLORISTS' SIPPLY LINE.

Address S. C, care

FLORISTS' REVIEW.

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THE GOVERNMENT SEED SHOP.

The January issue of AsviculMual
Advertising, Chicago, is largely de-
voted to the seed and nursery trades,
and much space is devoted to an ex-
pose of the government seed ;hop
humbug. There are numerous expres-
sions of opinion by seedsmen and otli-
ers. including one from Mr. James
Sproule, manager of the Sunset Seed &
Plant Co., of San Francisco, in which
appears the following paragraph:

W hell the time comes th.it tlie .seed trade
of the L'liited States will take the position
that whether or not the C^overnment p r-
sists in free seed distribution, they will
none of them directly or inilirectly. sup-
ply the seed on any terms, then will the
Uiiited States Government, if it choose.-^,
become a depot for the free distribution
of foreign seeds and thus repudiate its
own patriotism. This latter plan is In
our judgment, the only available scheme
of annulment of the United States Gov-
ernment's action. The other jjlans are. in
our opinion, claptrap or political, or both.

AN ORCHID FARM.

Under the above title Country Life
Illustrated, of London, Eng.. prints a
handsomely illustrated description of
the establishment of Sander «S; Co., at
St. Albans. The half-tone engravings
are remarkably well done, and reflect
the greatest credit on the publication
named.

LKAVENWORTH, KANS. — The
greenhouses of Kirkpatrick Bros, were
badly damaged by Are Feb. 9. The loss
on contents was almost total, the tire
having completely destroyed the boil-
er house and burned away the ends of
the connecting greenhouses.

1878

New Price List
for Spring and
Summer. If you
liave not received
it. send postal;

1898

will mail you list
and beautifully
illustrated
Descriptne Cat-
alogue.

Horticultural imports and exports from Europe.
Cliina. Japan. .Australia. M'-mi", rtr

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established Is's 220 Broadway, New York.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES:

ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspon ience solicited

Rooted Cuttings.

Per 100 Per 1000

X'erbenas. IS var., very strong. . - . $1.70 $').(XI

Coleus. 1*2 varieties.. SO T.IHI

Heliotrope. -t varieties l.WJ SA)0

Alyssuni. double l.OU

Swainsonas 1.50

Petunias, double, 10 varieties 2.00

Vinca Major, 2.00

Smilax, from flats 50c.; 2-inch pots, 75c.

Pelargoniums, it leading var.. 3-in. pots. $> per ItK)

Selaginella Martensii '2-in. pots. $i per 100

Express paid, cash with order.

E. H. SMITH, - Macomb, III.

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Hjve you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac-
tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use.
There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that
grows on the hiijh lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell.
We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front.
We know all about it. For fifteen years v.-e have made a specialty of furnishing it,
and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop-
ardize. We send out the best only.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

**4 WV,

BRIGHTON, MASS.

Vj^ '„Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 Each. cts.
Shipped to any Part of the Country.

rRDSli GOGOS SEED

Cocos Weddeliana, $6.00 per 1000 seeds.

Special quotations on large quantities. We can now offer a quantity of

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI DORMANT ROOTS

for farl\ dcliver\ ,

I year, S3 per 100; 2 year, SIO per 100; 3 year, $15 per 100;
4 year, $25 per 100. p^r loo IVr 1000

ASP AR.^GUS SPRENGERI SEED: now readv $1.50

.\SP.AR.\GUS PLL'MOSL'S N.ANUS SEED; new crop on hand. 1.2.i

C.\.VN'.\ .\USTRI.\; strong, field grown pieces 2.25

C.WN \ IT.\LI.\i strong, tield-grown pieces 3.23

L \T.\M.\ BORBONIC.A; isecdi. just arrived 33

TUISF.KOUS ROOTED BEGONI.\S; single to color 2.23

SlMiLE MIXED: all colors 2.00

DOUBLE MIXED; all colors fi.OO

(■LI iXIXIAS; rl'oic- mixed 4.00

WRITE US rOR SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL SPRING BULBS.

SIO.OO
10.00
20.00
30.00
3.00
20.00
15.00
50.00
30.00

CLLICAS & BODDINGTON CO., -^«' ^;e',e':L':^:'<!^:: .''oa^.e^^st". '''^-

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., for the Garden and Greenhouse.

See adverlisement this paper Dec. 2, page 57

552

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

FEBRUARY 24. 189S.

SAN FRANCISCO.

California Grown Harrisii.

On a visit to Messrs. Grallert & Co..
at Colma. I found they were trying
California grown bulbs of Lilium H,'.!'-
risii and L. longiflorum. and they com-
pared very favorably with Bermuda
grown stock, particularly the longi-
florum. They were grown near Los An-
geles.

Mr. Grallert's specialty is carnations,
and the most profitalde variety with
him is Eldorado. M;ignet. Minnie
i!'ook and Princess Bonnie are also
largely grown. All the novelties of
lS!t7 are on trial, but with the excep-
tion of Flora Hill only a few will be
retained.

Roses and Carnations at Builingame.

The establishment of Mr. E. W. Mc-
Lellan. at Burlingame. is the best ap-
pointed and most modern place around
San Francisco. He is strong on roses.
Bridesmaid. Bride, Meteor. American
Beauty and Perle being extensively
grown. Carnot is on trial, but though
doing fairly well. Mr. McLellan ques-
tions whether it will pay to grow it for
the San Francisco market. In carn.n-
tions Poriia. Scott and Eldorado are
considered the most profitable. Of th3
new varieties. Flora Hill. Mayor Pin-
gree, and Victor will be planted in in-
creased numbers next season.

The scenery between Burlingame and
Menlo Park is very picturesque. On one
side is San Francisco Bay. and on the
other rising ground with here and
there beautiful villas, parks, fields cf
grain and immense vegetable gai'dens,
some reaching up into the mountains.
The various colors of the vegetables
give in the distance the effect of an im-
mense parterre of carpet beds.

At Mcnlo Park.

Menlo Park is a park indeed, the
streets and grounds being overgrown
by immense live oaks. Here Mr. Sid-
ney Clack leases from the Sunset Seed
& Plant Co. their cut flower houses,
they retaining the plant houses, which
are filled with palms, ferns and decora-
tive plants.

With Mr. Clack carnations are I he
money makers, and Portia seems to
head the list, closely followed by LTncIe
John. Mr. Clack believes the latter
variety rivals the former in number of
flowers cut. In roses he grows Beauty,
Bride, Maid, Meteor and Perle. But as
regards Perle he complains that it does
not go well in the San Francisco mar-
ket.

At Mr. M. Lynch's I saw roses doing
grandly in solid beds, the soil l)eiug
on about a level with that outside,
looking as though the beds had simply
had a glass house placed over them.
Quality and quantity are surely com-
bined in the product of these houses
and there must be a great saving in la-
bor. Solid beds for Brides and Maids
are evidently the correct thing here
though I was shown bench houses in
good condition. »

I Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, |

=WHOLESALE=

^
I

FLORISTS SUPPLIES

FLORISTS SEEDS

SPRING BULBS

All the leading varu-tifs in Larnatioii
Rooted Cuttings.
We are now having a tine lot of Cattleya Trianje. now in stock. $6 per doz.

CiT Flowers. I

ng K

Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per 1000 5 7,.'iO

Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 I'M

Fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 7.")0

SEND FOR C.ATALOGUK.

I Vaughan, McKellar &, Winterson,

45-47-49 Wabash Ave,, Chicago, I

^/IHPIISM*'^*^!' ■*>*■"■■■>*■*'*'**■'*■■'> f>|*J>i'''iV'*'"*''''''''''*'''''"'",'"''H"*'''"""M,V^^

New Forcing Rose, [^i

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, .soft pink buds, very lontr. flower extra
large, detighifullv frau^rant. rivaling Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'j Inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than.lOOO $225.00 per 1000.
^(.)rd<.Ts bnuk.-d nnu, il..-li\fr\ M.m.li i:,|h,l^li^
Correspondence sulicilr-d.

H.WEBER & SO\S, Oakland, Md.

BOXES

New Model, Practical
Florists' Delivery Boxes

**■.*. LIGHT AND DURABLE 'si*
Made of Wood ami Lined with Oil Cloth

WRITE FOR PRICES.
r. MOPIN '2-^ W. 25th St.,

VJ. iTiv/ryii'ii, f^^^ YORK CITY.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a litfri^'eratur to Ivo-p Uuwers
la. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Portia is the leader in carnations
here and Scott is also grown. In new
carnations, Mr. Kenneth Murray, the
able grower here, is much impressed
w,ith Flora Hill and will grow it
largely.

Carnations of California Origin.
Nearer the city 1 called on Schwerin
Bros. They have about 2,000 plants of
the set of 50 California carnations that
originated with Mr. John H. Sievers.
These were sold by Mr. Sievers for
planting out in the garden only, but
many have been very useful as cut
flower producers. The blooms are
fancy and Schwerin Bros, have found
them very profitable. They intend to
plant 6.000 plants of varieties selected
from this set. Evidently Mr. Sievers
placed a too modest estimate upon the
value of his new varieties, or it may be
he has some better ones on the way.

FRISCO.

HEADQUARTER-^

J WESTERN
NEW YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, ANO ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

F. KASTINOcS:

"1

WM.

495 WASHINGTON ST.. BUFFALO, N. Y.
(Also Dealer in Florists* Supplies and Wire Designs)

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalo;.'ue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

TISE KOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ALBERT J. BAUER, Pres. FRANK M. ELEIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Florists
1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consig'ninents Solicited.

Special .A.ttention paid to Shipping Orders.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Always mention the Florists* Review when
w^riting advertisers.

FEBRUARY 24. ISSS.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

553-

^ 66 WABAStfAVf., C^/CAGO.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SOc. a string SMILAX lOoa^tnng

i!> §) o © §» €» © c> © €> © s* ©;

ROOTED CITTINGS--

We are booking orders now for the following Rose and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We guarantee all Cuttings-
to be in first-class condition in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them.

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW.

ROSES...

Brides

Bridesmaids
Meteors
La France

$(.50

.CARNATIONS...

Per Hundred

Per Hundred.

DO NOT WRITE FOR OTHER KINDS
FOR WE DO NOT GROW THEM.

^* (^* ^* (^* ^* ^* ^* 5^^ ^* ^* ^'^ ^* '

We shall have abundance of nice
Plants later in the seeson.

Triumph $3.00

Daybreak 1.50

Wm. Scott I.OO

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook 1.50

Rose Queen 1.50

Per Thousand

$25.00

12.50

7.50

12.50
12.50

' ©' ,$!>! 0: <^ © 0' 0' "§> 0' .0^ ^ ^ 0J

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Greenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

store. .88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

554

The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY 21. 189S.

MAIL ADDRESSES.

You will doubtless confer a favor on
all your advertisers if you will write
and publish an article on the import-
ance of plain writing and full postof-
fice addresses.

This morning we received a postal
card that is anything l)ut plain. We
can only guess at the signature. After
a good deal of studying we concluded
that its heading was Warsaw. The
state not being written, we turned the
card over to find it in the postmark,
but the postmark reads. "Pittsburgh
and Chicago P. O.." indicating that
the card was mailed on train in one of
four states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
or Pennsylvania. We turned to one
state after another in a national di-
rectory and found that each one of
these states has a Warsaw. We have
written a postal card to each one of
them, and if we have properly guessed
the name we will probably get another
communication giving the full address
that we requested.

(The above communication seems to
cover in itself the point it is desired to
emphasize. Every business house has
au unpleasantly large number of simi-
larly imperfect names and addresses
to decipher. Often it is impossible to
reach the writers, and the recipient is
condemned for not answering, when
an answer would have been immedi-
ately forthcoming had the name and
address been decipherable. — Ed.)

HEN MANURE.

1 have three or four barrels of fresh
lien manure and would like to know
how to use it in feeding plants in the
greenhouse. Will it be safe to use it
on carnations? How much shall I use
to a barrel of 50 gallons of water?
Please give me full instructions.

W. J. M.

Don't attempt to use the hen manure
except as a liquid. If you do use it
otherwise it should be mixed with earth
for some time first, and then in making
a compost one-twentieth of the manure
is enough. One gallon of the manure to
50 gallons of water will make a strong
solution. Better be on the safe side
and apply to the bench not oftener than
once in two weeks. WM. SCOTT.

SWEET PEA REVIEW.

The Sunset Seed and Plant Co.. San
Francisco, has published a third edi-
tion of their "Sweet Pea Review." and
a copy is at hand. This is certainly a
very useful little handbook of the
sweet pea and we are pleased to see
the publishers are keeping it thorou;;h-
ly up to date. No one interested in
sweet peas can afford to be without it.
In no other publication that we know
anything about is there given so much
really useful information about this
popular flower.

RICHMOND. KY.— J. E. Runs is

building a greenhouse and will embark
in the florists' business here.

ICOTTBROS.^

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,
Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Full Line of Wire Work.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

LOVER

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

GRADE Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

126 DEARBORN STREET,

CHICAGO

L

thai we are ;it the old
number. 126 Dearlioru Street.
Write for special quotations
on large orders.

Wholesale Florist.

J

W. E. LYNCH, ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

...Wholesale Florist...

Tlio right kind nf stock, packeil 1q tho rlirlit w.tv.
delh LTrd lit ibe right tiniL', and at tlie right prict-s.

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FL0WER5.

All telegraph and telephone order.s
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

I B. G. AMUING. ;

iwhoi^e Cut Flowers >

2 Consignments Solicited. Prompt .Attention ?
J to Shipping Orders. P

< 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO.*
NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.

Collections. Credits. Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

A. G. Prince &
Company

Telepiione

Main

3208

Agents for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

FEBRUARY 24. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

555

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY, . SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., CMIGAGO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

T.ikiiie: F.tt.'U I-.h 11. l^;l^
Subject to Change Without Notice.

We are headquarters for CtT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinarv Selected sunk per 100, 52,00— :).m

Extra (short supph I ■ 3.00—100
ROSES.

Beauties, lonp: per doz., 6.00 —

medium " 3.00 —

short " l.i.i— 2.00

Brides per 100, fi.OO— 8.00-

Maids •■ fi.OO— S. 00-

Meteor " 5,00— 7.00-

Perles " 4.00—5.00-

GREENS.

.Asparagus per string, .60 —

Ferns,

■Xdiantum per 100, 1.00—

Cofiimoii Fancy per 1000, 1.50 —

Smilax per doz, Sl,25; per 100, 10.00—

Galax per 100, 15c., per 1000, 1.25—

Smilax, (Wild):

I'.iricir Brand per case, 3.75 —

Medium sized " 5. ,50 —

Large sized " 8.00—

Fresh stock always on hand,
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forget me not per UK), $1.00—

Marguerites " .75 —

Mignonette per bunch of 25, .50— l.OO-

Callas per doz., 1.50 —

Harrisii ** 1.50 —

Romans ; per 100, 2.00—3.00-

Paper White Narcissus " 3.0O—

Vallev ■• 2.00— 4.00'

Violets " .7,5—1.00

Tulips " 2.00-3 00

Daffodils " 2.OO-3.OO1

Freesia (e\tra select, stiff stem, fin-
est in market.) 3.00—

.Ml otiier seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Above prices are for good stock. Extra Selected'
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

ASTERS, VERBENAS
AND PANSY SEED

Trauffauts Psony-Flowered Perfection in st-pa-
rate colors; pure wliite. liglit blue, rose and white.
and bright red. }i o/.. .>0c.; 1 oz.. $lSiO; or 1 oz.
of tiie four colors fur ?n.OO.

Princess or Snow Ball (Aster), pure white. Jit oz.
7nc.; 1 oz.. $2.i)0.

Mammoth Verbena; 100 colors, mixed, li oz.,
30c.. 1 oz., Sim.

Mittings' Pansv, large flowering, choice. H oz.,
$1.00; loz.. $4.00.'

....PUAINTS....

Alternanthera, Aurca Xan;i. and P. Major. 25i

inches, strong. $2,IK) per imi; $Li.OO per 1000.
SOO Robin Hood Carnation Cuttings, spare, strong
and healthy; large scarlet at $3.00 per 100.

500 Mrs Chas. Duhme. at $4.00 per 100

500 C. A. Dana, at 4.00

2000 \Vm. Scott, at $1.00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000.
otKM) Coleus, 20 choice bedders. 2?i inches, at $1.50

per 100.
Lvcopodium Denticulatum. 'Ili inches, $2.00 per
100.

Our Growers' Trade List Now Ready.

The Morris Floral Co.,

MORRIS. lUU.

rCRMS

In fine assortment, from 2% inch
pots. 53.00 per 100: 527.00 ptT 1. 000.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Before ordering your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send for my Catalogue.

\\kkf

^'

:M-

TKADL

y
^^J^^

^ MARK

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

1708 N. Halsted St.

Chicago

$10

Per 1000

Novelties and st.-irid.irds of the best qii.ilitv ,-ind at the
lowest piices. .Stutl^ yu.Tr.intced true tu name.

BOX 382. W.W.WILMORE, Denver, Colo.

■ • ■ Very Fine Pips for

I rill^^«^ Easter Forcing.
■-'■■^ "- ....Well Rooted

of the
'^'^ Valley

H. N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St., Chicago,

..THE NEW IMPERIAL VIOLET..

Perfectly health\, ver> ihirk grrm foliage, makes
few runners, tiowers royal purple, on long stiff
stems, exquisitely fragr:iiit very proliflc, and the
most enormous double flowers ever seen on
a \'iolet. A splendid ket-per and shipper, not over
two doz. sent to anv one order. Price, $2.50 per
doz. Plants bv mail. Address the originator

W. L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

Come and see the most >upt.-rl) lot of violetse\c-r
rown.

AZALEA INDICA.

We have an immense stock, of all the best var-
ieties, extremely full budded, of the following"
large size: 12 to 15 inch. $t>.00 per dozen; $45.00
per 100. Cinerarias, 5 inch, bud and bloom,
$1.25 per dozen. Double Golden Dwarf Mar-
guerite Cuttinfjs. b> mail. $l.5(tper 1(10.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists.

Cit\ and (ir..'..-n Sts.. I'tica. N. Y.

Chrysanthemims.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson, Montmort, I\or>', IJonnaffun, J. Jones,
Wananiaker, Perrin. Queen, etc.. all $3-Oo per i.oo; 50
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, $1.00 per*
doz,; $5 00 per 100. ( )rder now. Cash please.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL,
67 Merrimac St., - - Lowell, Mass.

Seedlings ^ Cions

APPLjJRAFLS ^ rSjte

Low Prices. Send list of wants to

D. S. L4KE, - - Shenandoah, Iowa.

556

The Weekly Florists' Review,

FEBRUARY 24, 1898.

NEW YORK MARKET.
Week Ending February J 9th, 1898.

Am. Bt-aiity, laiKV, extra, Inng stem,

each - 40c to Hoc

.\in. Beauty, extra, each "iUc to 30c

,\ii), Beautv, culls and ordinary, per lOtJ

2 IK) to 10, fK)

Brides, 1st, per 100 4.00 to li (Ki

Brides, Sd, per KKI U.OOto :i.0U

Bridesmaids. 1st, pi'r 100 4,00 to II.IHI

Bridesmaids, 2d. per KK) -J.OOtu 3,IM)

Meteors, 1st. per 100 4,00 to ti (HI

Meteors, 'Jd, per 100 2,00 to 3,00

Testoiits. 1st, per IIHI 4,00 to K,00

Testouts, 2d, per 100 2,00 to 3 00

Morgans, 1st, per 100 4,I.HIto tl.OO

Morgans, 2d, per 100 2.(X) to 3 00

Cusins, 1st, per IIKI 4,00 to H (Ml

Cusins, 2d, per 100 2.00 to 3.0(J

Perles, per KKI 2,(X) to 3, (HI

Carnations, per IIH) 7.i to 2 00

Carnations, iancv, per 100 3,00 to t),IKI

\'allev, per KHI 1,1X1 to 2.00

Roman Hyacinths, per 1(X) T.l to l.,iO

Harrisil, per KHI ,"i,00 to ,S,(XI

\'lolets. per KK) 40 to ,75

Paper yvhite Narcissus, per 100 1,00 to 2,00

Cattlevas, per IW) 2."i,IK) to 40,IKI

Cypripediums, per 10(1 S I.HI to 10. (HI

Tulips, per KKI l.'iO to 3 (KJ

Von Sions, per KK) l.(XI to 2. IK)

.Si»ilax,per KKI 15. IX) to 12. IK)

;\sparagus,per KK) .ill 1)0

I'ur pie Lilac. 40c to 7r)c per biincli

\\ liite Lilac 1,IH) per hunch

I'or special prices on fancy and extra grade
stocic, see our New York letter.

GOVERNMENT COMPETITION.

The Cleveland Florists' Club I'as
adopted the following vigorous resolu-
tions, and some similar action should
be taken b.v every trade organization in
the United States:

Whereas, The practice of distributing
plants and cut dowers, grown at the pub-
lie expense has become so general as to
amount to an abuse of the public money,
jiaid in part by the florists of the country
at large, thereby giving them a direct and
personal interest in such abuse of the
functions of government; and,

Where^is, The said distribution works a
direct and serious injury to the tlorists
.and gardeners of the city of Washington.
D. C. by bringing the servants of the
,government. maintained ,at the public ex-
pense, in the direct competition with the
said florists of Washington, to the detri-
ment of their business; be it hereby

Resolved, By the members of the Cleve-
land Florists' Club, that the members of
the craft in Washington are entitled to the
earnest sympathy and support of florists
throughout the country, in their fight to
overcome this abuse, and that the said
Cleveland Florists' Club hereby protests
against the misuse of public funds and
facilities for the production of plants and
flowers for gratuitous distribution in com-
petition with legitim.ate trades of any de-
scription, and the secretary is hereby di-
rected and authorized to forward copies
of these resolutions to tire Congressmen of
this district, and to the Senators from
Ohio, and also the trade papers, and to
the Commercial Florists' Association of
"U'ashington, D. C.

Adopted Jan. 24, 1,S!I.S.

PAI AY>-EAVE8AND...
UHLMA,..,LEUC0TH0E SPRAYS

GREEN AND BRONZE

Of all wholesale florists— or write the introducer
for free samples and inlornialion.

1150 Tremont BIdg.
Boston, Mass.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Al'ways mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

FIRST-CUSS

n

Flowers

IN AW VARIdY AND
QUANTITY.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L.

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

™l

Jadiow ^f:

^^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Etpert Handlers of Cot Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD Zc MclVIANUS, ru"o°p.r/s!^'

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

iAZTV^. C STV^ITH
lUhoiesale
Tiorlst

PHILADELPHIA.

LONG DISTANCa 'PHONB 500B A.

Our central location enables us to fill out-of-
town orders at short notice.

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South teth Street,

ALM

D

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

|J. L.SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York
ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVEDI

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

.<7.5opi.'r i.ooo; =,,000 lots. S%f).oo.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, NewYork.

N\\v York I )flice, 409 Fifth .\venue.

5nnn Cmilav From tl,its, bv mail, 50c per
(UUU OlillidA KHI. ft per imt; from 2-inch
pots, Jl. 5(1 ji,r llHl.JlSper 1,(XIU; from 3-irich pots, $3
per toil. Send for .samples. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERMER, Cape May City. N.J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, N EW YORK.

Between Ilroadway and Sixlti Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS.

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best 5tock
solicited.

V^EUGINELLA EMILIANA.

B.OOO plants of the above for sale in good con
dition. 'i'A-in. pots at $l.0O per 100; 3«-in. pots
at $8.00 per 100; 5-in. pots at $15.tlO per 100.

WM. E. DOYLE,

(Formerly I'lll^ Cambridge Street,

Hovey's.) Cambridgeport, Mass

FEBRUARY 24, 189S.

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557

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B

razilian Tonic J
-Plant Food. ^

A GENUINE GUANO.

Something New and Well Tested.

PLANT BRAND. A natural Icrtili/rr
hir Talnis. Trnpiciil and Pot Plants; it
Hitt^-nsities color, and posst-sses healtlifiil
and invigorating qualitifS. and is harni-
k-?s and odorless.

FIiOWEB BRAND. For Carnations.
Vmlets and all ht-ncli plants in course of
prt-paration.

A trial will convince you a long felt want
is at last supplied. Experiments show-
wonderful results.

\\'rite for prices and terms.

r. i>. ATKirNS,

1 Asrnt) Short Hills, N.J.

/••^•pTTT-pVTTfVTTTVTfS'VlrTTVT'V

8?:

E88

Armstrong's

Everblooming

Tuberose======

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indelinitel}-.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last .August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Liittierflrmstrong,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

u

ss

FOR THE TRADE OINUY.

TR.\DE

M ARK

We import all kinds of Japanese Bulbs
Plants and Seed, and have our own Nurse-
ries and Farms in Japan. We expect large
shipments of Lilium Auratum L. spec,
album, rubrum Melpomene Cycas stems
and Maples. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

Ku. 15 Broadway,
New York.

No. 3 Xakaniura,
Yokohama. Japan.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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j LOOK AT THESE PRICES |

y WE OFFER A BORGAIN IN g

I »^«>^e> Double Tuberous I

I fm&mm Rooted Begonias |

= These hulhs have never before been offered so !..« We otter them in separate colors— pink, ^

m scarh-t and velhuv at.inlv $6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1,000. =

= SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS, in separate colors — white, pink, scarlet g

M and vellnu, ;: i"T lim, fJ.'M'er 1 i«i" m

H GLOXINIA HVBRIDA ERECTA CRASSIFOLIA, finest strain, $1 per 100. $:in per $1,000. e

m CALADIUM ESCULENTUWI, Larije huliis. li-;i in. in circiimlerence, $:t per 100, $25 per p

s 1,000. Extra-si/ed bulbs, y-12 in. in circumference, $11 per IIXI, $"in per 1,(K)0. =

~ CAM HAS, strong dormant roots, leading varieties. $;i per 100. $2.i per l.OIKl, ~

^ DAHLIAS, Illicit ii.imed varieties. Cactus, large-flowering or Pompon, $s per UK). ^

2 TUBEROSE PEARL, Jl per llHl, J7 r.iiper l.iKio. M

P RICHARDIA ALBA IHACULATA, $i per 100. JSOpcr 1,000. M

g Send lor our large Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale List. We offer finest assortment of g

= the best new Chr\ santliemunis, Cannas. Carnations, Dahlias, also a magnificent stock of palms g

g and otiier deciratnc- |ilaiits, Ilvbrid Terpetiial Roses, other hardy plants, etc, ^

I F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. |

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tARLIESI FRENCH CHABAID CARNATION. New hardv class, combining the perfection of flowers of the
I'erpetuals. witli tlie earlincss of Margaret Carnations, blooming seven months after being sown.

GIANr'^PERl'lTlJAL CARNATION. An improved class of Chabaud Carnation; very large flowers of excellent

shape 1',-r 1011 se,-ds T'lC

BENARV'S EINEST MIXED NON REUS tlTRA, saved from flowers of finest quality only. Per 100 seeds, 50c.
VERBENA. SUPERB MAMMOTH MIXTURE. This strain has been grown from carefully selected stock of

name,! sorts, all l,ir«e tlowering varieties, l^rice per pkt,,25c,; per o/,, $1,50.
ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE. The best Mignonette in tlie market. Price per pkt,, 2ac.; per oz,, $1,00,

High Grade Florists' Flower Seed and Bulbs.

""'FTortts^R^vlet "" 7 STIMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

Carnations.
Good Strong Stock at

Bottom Prices. ^o'

From S.inil or .Soil. Ready Now or Later.

Daybreak $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

Tidal Wave $1.25 per 100.

McGowan $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.

Wni. Scott $0,75 per 100; $7,50 per 1000.

CASH WITH OBDEB.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

Lake Geneva, - - - Wis.

ALTERNANTHERAS IMBs^

arietv, 2 inch, $2.00 per 100,
inch, s2,50per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2^ inch.
$2,00 per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings. $1.00 per 100.

BEGONIAS ;,.

GERANIUMS

nilllllO nicely started, Mme, Crozv, P. Mar-
llANnfl.N quant, L, E, Ballv. In assortment,
UnillinU j).(X)per IIX),

A. J. Bi^UDWlN. Mewark, O.

Vaughan, McKellar & "Winter-
son, Chicag^o, acknowledge no su-
periors in the packing of cut flowers
for sliipment.

Subscribers

ARK They will materially advance
REMINIJED the inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of
^aA.'^ tli^ advertisers in the

Always MENTION the

name of the paper when sending

inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review**^*

558

The Weekly Florists' Review^

FEBRUARY 24, 1S9S.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

The unusually cold weather for
southern Califoruia the last two
months, has made a shortage in cut
flowers. Even carnations, for which
this section is becoming so noted, have
not met the demand.

The Redondo growers are about, if
not the only ones, that have not suf-
fered from the frost. They have some
thirty acres planted to carnations. Mr.
Feder is cutting from 2. .500 to 3.000 per
week, and the Redondo Beach Co.
about the same. While they are not
cutting nearly so many as they would
if the weather was more favorable, yet
the quality does not seem to be affect-
ed, as they have as fine blooms as one
could find.

J. J. Dean, of Moneta. in the valley
between Redondo and Los Angeles,
would have lost a good deal if he had
not had his young stock under glass.
The frost ruined his outdoor stock for
cut flowers. Capt. Gray, of the Ingle-
side Nursery. Alhambra. suffered about
as badly. What carnations he is cut-
ting, he has under glass.

We think the palm will have to be
awarded to the Redondo growers, both
as to quality and quantity. M.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind.,
carnations, chrysanthemums, caunas,
violets: Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa.,
some experiences with the old and new
carnations; A. W. Livingston's Sons,
Columbus, Ohio, seeds, plants and
bulbs; L. L. May & Co.. St. Paul.
Minn., farm and floral guide, same,
seeds; Conard & Jones Co., West
Grove, Pa., seeds, plants and bulbs;
Japanese Nursery. Boston. Mass.. trees,
plants, bulbs, seeds, etc.; Oak Grove
Nurseries. Los Angeles. Cal., wholesale
price list of seeds, bulbs, plants; R.
Witterstaetter. Sedamsville. Ohio, new
and standard carnations; Theo. Bock,
Hamilton. Ohio, new and choice chrys-
anthemums; W. W. Rawson &. Co..
Boston, Mass., seeds, plants, bulbs, im-
plements; Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd.
Ventura. Cal.. plants, seeds, bulb.s,
palms, cacti, etc.; D. Landreth & Sons.
Philadelphia, seeds; J. C. Suffern.
Voorhies. 111., seeds; Hiram T. Jones.
Elizabeth. N. J., nursery stock; Ell-
wanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y., sup-
plementary catalogue of novelties and
specialties.

NEW
CARN:i\T10rH

."EMPRESS"

The largest briglit-rich Crimson >'l-i
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa.

Kennicott Bros. Co. is the oldest
and most reliable wholesale commis-
sion cut flower establishment in
Chicago.

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward). -Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1,000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne). Evelina
(Witterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January. 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

UFAYtnE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLINDr^"^

'I

SCOTT

1^ a much more suiistaiitinl tinwrr than I^a\ brral,-. .nlor a ^hadr r.T tun ilarkor, and entiruh rust proof.
Can be seen at \'aiiglian M- Ki ll.ir ,V \\ nitiT^i .n'^, Cliirjt,'.., ,\ rr\ W.dnrv.i.ix andSaturda\.

PRICE SI. 50 per 12, SIO per 100, $75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,000 (iardenia Florida

(Cape Jasmin.)

:i-in. pots. Sio lo-in high, $s per IIH), $70 ptr 1(K)0.

25,000 Cannas, 'hirmant roots, in '20 best sorts,
<ju per inoO.

5,000 Olea fragrans, I'J to I."i-in.. $12 per 100, 18

t(.'Ji(-in,. l.j per KHI.
Orangres, best sorts grafted, I'j-tn. pots. 10 to 12-

in. ?2() per 100. n-in. pots, l.'i to IS-Jn.. $30 per 100.
Crotons, 8-in. pots. $10 per 100.
^vnd fur Trade List. Address

P. J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne. Ind.

BEGONIAS.

Per 100

Ricinltolia, 254 incli $3.00

.Alba Picta. 2'A inch 2.00

.VI. de Lesseps, 4 inch 8.00

A rgentea Guttata, i inch 5.00

.\rfrentea Guttata. 2!4 inch 2.00

Re.\ (in variety). 3 and 4 inch 6.00

Standard Varieties. 2M incli 2.00

Steele sure to please. Cash with order.
GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

'•Vk.

I

Seed Stores and
I Flower Stores

Can profitably handle our ^

Packages of Plant Food. ^

Attractive, take little J* J* ^

shelf room. Valuable J* £

booklet free. Good profits. «.

_ The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. |

S Clilton Springs, N. Y. ^

'^^f If fUfffffntffnftnfniftttff /It/Iff fff^^

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE i* DESIGNS

and Dealers in

Hm»««» FLORISTS' *t SUPPLIES

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbL

Sphagnum Moss ^i[|,'fo"bte^s'&'
Peat *''''^ ^^^ '''''^' ''"''"'y ^ ^'■- '•

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

FEBRUARY 21. ISDS.

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559

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flNew Garnation Ar^yle-^- I

I Scored 91 Points at the Convention of the American Carnation Society. I

= Spoken of as Grand in every respect. J

P Order at once if you wish to get plants -*;

g in season to give it a fair trial, t"*^"*^*.."* ^y

Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) will E

be offered for the best 50 blooms at g

the Chicago show in November..,*i-*w*.^'* p

j STOLLERY BROS., - - - Argyle Park, Chicago, III. j

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...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years.

OKI ^ I r^ ft fniro pink, no trace of purple,
INLIL^M rust proof, perfectly healthy.
good grower, continuous producer, blooms of
Hirgest size.

RC" r* I A r* K C"T bright red, of largest
t-U JMOrVtL I size, healthy. norust,

s.i.intinuitu^ prMiiiii.cr. louti •-'tift stems, never burst-
ing cal\ x-

$10.00 Per Hundred.

Orders booked now to be shipped m rotation as fast as

rooted.

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

Carnations

j>

SMILAXi

Rooted cutt-ngs of both standard
varieties aud noveUies at popular
r" — ^»

....I CAN PLEASE YOU

S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.

100,000 Second Size....
^^^^^^^ Pearl Tuberose Bulbs

At $2.50 per 1000.

Caladium Esculenlum. Cape Jasamines. Eulalta Ja-
ponica and Zebrina. Hydrangeas Otaksa. Japonica
and Thos. Hogg: also many other seasonable
things. Send for Wholesale Price List.

JAMES M. UMB, - Fayetteville, N. C.

Beauty Cuttings

Well Kuiitfil. J'l.lJO |)rr nil)
2^-in. Fots, $vU() ptT 1011. Clean Stock.

CASH WITH DRDER.

J. LOUIS LOOSE

Washington, D. C.

rrNE STRINGS

2I-2CENTS

A. J. BALDWIN. Newark, Ohio.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
eason at lowest market rates.

SIMMONS'

-CARNATION

Mrs. S. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia, Silver Spray,
Tidal Wave, Daybreak. Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as great
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calyx and exira strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful solt shell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and tilled in roiation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price, $10 00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

I Geraniums.

Md Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Pleure Poitevine. J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier.

214-in. pot plants. ¥n,00 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; $:25.0O
per 1000. Our superb siock of all the finest sorts, 2J-4-in. pot plants, named, $25.00; unnamed,
*-J0.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings. *I2,50 per 1000.

A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early
bloomers. $3 00 per 100.

AM Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Our Price List describes manv other fine plants. Send for it.

ruciisias.

!

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio, f

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Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. ^ Clirysantiienium Pennsyivania.

Undoubtedh' the best Pink Carnation in coni-
nirrre .ind certainly the most prolific bloomer.
[II r h I tl\ healthy and of vigorous growth.

KiH.trd cuttings now ready. S4.(K1 per UK); 5:^5.00
per KH.IO. Come and see this Carnation growing.

The finest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
<:->m per do7 : ?:l^.<Ht per KH1; §250.00 per 1000.

HUGH GRAHAM,

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY!

A Rust- Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. J5th,
$10per 100,$75per 1000. Send for descriptive list of
Firefly and fifteen otfier novelties of J898, as well as
^^j(jl,«^.WWWMVW.«WMW.'.'.W.»W>.W ''^'^^" varieties of '97; also older standard varieties.

Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

560

The Weekly Florists' Review.

FEBRUARY 24. 1S08.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Looking in at tlie establishment of
J. B, Keller's Sons, I found the worthy
Mr. Keller, senior, busily engaged in
tying up a fine specimen of Dendrobi-
um nobile, and it occurred to me that
as this house possesses a large stock
and had such success with this plant, au
article in The Review would be high-
ly appreciated. This was declined, how-
ever, on the ground that the herba-
ceous department required Mr. Keller's
sole attention, so he kindly furnished
your correspondent with the following
particulars:

Dendrobium nobile and its varieties
are most easy of jiropagation. young
growths taken off being preferred to di-
visions. Not less than two, and usu-
ally three and four of these rooted
growths are put together in a pan.
■Within the space of two years a strong
plant will be obtained, and when pro-
ducing, say. three flowering and thre:?
green growths, it is a pretty and well
shaped plant, that will find a ready
sale at fair price. Quite a number of
plants such as are herein described
were disposed of at Christmas, and
more were in demand. While these
have been grown only with part crocks
and part sphagnum, Mr. Keller intends
experimenting with Jadoo. having an
idea this may be a good thing for free-
growing varieties of orchids.

Geo. Savage, of the Kimball g,-een-
houses. has a grand lot of Dendrobes.
Wardianum is simply immense. He
has n batch of Cypripedium Lawrence-
anum and varieties which are the pic-
ture of health I this does not insinuate
others are not healthy). Even when
not in bloom this plant is ornamental,
Us marbled foliage being very effect-
ive. Of insigne varieties Barryanum
and Dormanianum are considered the
finest, excepting that lovely variety
Laura Kimball, for which Mr. Savage
has received a number of inquiries, but
will have no plants to dispose of for a
long time. The first species dispos-
able goes across the pond, and at a big
figure. Cypripedium Sallierii Hy-nm-
um is one of the finest of the species.
Suspended in the aquatic house are
some splendid pieces of Laelia an-
ceps Stella and the true alba in flower,
truly beautiful and useful; also L.
Sanderiana, but I see little difference
between this variety and stella.

Angraecums are coming into flower,
also phalaenopsis varieties, which lat-
ter, to my mind, is one of the most
chaste and graceful of the orchid fam-
ily.

Mr. Savage forces large quantities
of Dutch bulbs and many lilacs.
The latter are started under the
bench and are gradually brought
to light with entire success. He
has a good bed of violets, but we
must give the palm for these to Fred
Schlegel's Sons, who have this season
the finest lot seen in this section for
many years. Freddy is justly elated
over their good fortune. W. M.

...IMPORTERS AND M Ai\ UFACTU RERS OF...

riorists' Supplies

CYCAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES.

WHEAT SHEAVES, our specialty. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS,

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entirely ne«.

Prices on Application... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

C Q. Mill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

EVELINA, - - - $10 per 100--*
WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100.--*

PSYCHE-flaked white,.* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,J* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our tr.iilc li-^t i^ issucil; it yon h.ivc not rcccivcil it. send for a cnpy. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, ncu Roses; all the new Chrysanthemums of the year.

E. G. muu & CO.

TWO GRAND 'WHITES OF
1898. TRY THEM.

KLONDIKE •^"'"^lllo^r DOC.

GERANIUMS Mr.. »ii m soil in Hals, n-adv to
fliilt mto 3-in. pots, J15.no per l.(KK). S. .•\. Nutt,
Beaiitf Poitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill, \'an Dale and
Roht. Brett: the same in 2'/i-in. pots. $20.00 per
1.000. Standard sorts, such as Double Grant.
Bniantii. La Fayette. LaFavorite. Le Pilot. Glorie
de France, Hoff Beach. \\'onder. >irs. J. M. Gaar.
Jules Ferrv..Centaureau. and others. $12.00 per
1,000; in ■>}/! in. pots, $1,S,00 per 1000, Mountain of
Snow, in 2'4-in. pots, SJTiO per 100, Mme. Salle-
roi. in flats, $l,-.':> |.rr loii: SLO.OOper 1000.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS. Dreer's strain, from
flats 51. SO per Iihi: JIJ i«i jn-r 1000.

ROOTED CUTTINGS. Vincas. variegated.
$l..)(i |).r 100: 5fJ 11(1 iHT liiiHX .\nthemis Corona-
ria, Doul.le Golden .Marguerite, SI, 30 per 100,
Salvia Splendens, Sl,t)0 per 100, Coleus, assorted.
2-inch pot. $1.1,00 per 1000; rooted cuttings, $4.50
per lOOO; C. Versciiaffeltii. Golden Queen, glS.OO
per 1000; rooted cuttings, $3.00 per KXIO,

.Ageratum, blue and white, 75c per 100, $t),00 per
1000, Fuchsias, the standard sorts. $1..50 per 100.
$12.00 per 1000, Feverfew Little Gem, $1.00 per
KMI, $0,00 per 1000, Selection of sorts to remain
with us. Ca=h to ;trcoiiipan\' all orders.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N, Y,

GOOD STOCK ! !

ParnaliAnc i" --'"■ i^^t^- -"^i'^ >^ a, Noithway. JIO
UdllldllUllo permO; Flora Hill. Muplfilalf.lto per UM>;
Diijltrt-ak. 8I.T per lOHO; Lizzie >Uliu\v:iii. $i:i per lUOO;
Kose <^uet-n, line for summer cuttinp 81(1 per lOoO-
naranilimc »""''i;->n- pots. S. a. Nuii, La Fnvoute,
UCldlMUniO Ht'teranthe. «2.'. per 1000, Mad Briiaiit,
M. Alplumsf KiL-ard. Fleur Poievine. $4 pir mO; Mrs.
Verkms, Surpi ise. l>uches>e de Mailte.W per 100; Rose,
12.50 per 100; Mtid. Salleroi f2 i.i ).«2ypuMO00.

UENISTA RACEMOSA. 4-in.. fine stock. $10
per HHI Stock A Xo. I. Terms Cash.

ARL HAGENBIRGLR, Mesl Mentor, Ohio.

Lily of the valley

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

Roott'd Cuttings ut Carnati(in, McGowan. Silvt-r
Spray. \Vm. Scott. Tidal Wave and Albertini
Rose Queen, Si per loo; SS per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, Si-Soper loo;
Si5 per I.ooo.

Fuchias Heliotrope, Ageratum Dwarf, Salvia
Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew, Verbena,
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, Cobea
Scandens, See per loo: SS per i,ooo.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. So per
100; S12.50 per i.ooo.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasnimoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners. 80c per 100; S?
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major. 4^-inch strong plants, Sio-
per 100: SSo per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

M.ititiii X Chicago.

(jERANIUMS.°.':i?R^^K

PER 1000

■-"^-in. pots, hest \arieties ?_'.'> ih)

< hit of lints, readv for 3-Jn. pots ll.M

Konted Cuttings. lo.lK)

RnntPfl nilttinffQ "'SaUia Splendens and Clara
nUUIBU UUIIIllgb li.-dniari, iMlrus, .Ageratums,

WRITE FOR PRICES.
GEO. W.GASKILL, WARREN, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Review ^vhen writing
advertisers.

FEBRUARY 24. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

561

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SINGLE

TUBEROUS

BEGONIAS

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER" OF |

^.<Seasonable BULBS and TUBERS |

TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS. Now is the time t(. plant fur early M

tlowiTin.L^. I Mil -iiiijii ilii>~ sr.i^iiii i~ r\.-\\ ^iiin'ijur tn tilut Supplied li\ US in the past, ^'

liavinp -ii.iir<-i! '.nuiri'l "t iIm- ■^tiM.k ,.<\ two ol ihc most siRrr>.sful Kumpean ^rowt-rs, ^

same ha\in)^ hi-rn piTsunalh insp<.'i_trd li\ us while in Iluuer. ^

SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. |

Separate toK.rs-Cninscin. Scarlet. White. R.i^e. Nell.H and I )ran?i-, g'

.'.II.-. per f]o/eii. ji.iKi i>,r Kin. jii.nn )i,-r vm m

Choicest Siiisle \'arietie^ HI .Mixture — (lie. per de/eii. $i.M per lim. ^JHiin per Klilll. g

DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. |

Separate culors— Scarlet. Rose. White and Vell.w. g

$I.L'."i per dozen. $10,110 per 1011. J.lli.oo per 1000 g

Choicest Dovihle Mi.xed— $1.00 per dozen, $.>.(I0 lur 1I.KI. JTO.OO per IIKIII. p

GLOXINIAS. I

.\ Superb Strain In Choicest Mlxture—Tjc. per dozen. $">.Ofl per 100. $ln.(KI per 1000. p

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS. |

Clioicc Named N'arieties, in S) sorts jj.od per <lo.'en. STeOll i.er loo p

Choice Mi.\ed \arieti<--s— $1.00 per dozen, JS.OO per 100. =

DAHLIAS.

.■\ line assortment o! 'St llouhle Cactus, 12
Double Show and Fancy, 20 Ponipone strong
field grown routs, $1,U0 per doz,. $S,00 per 100,

( Ine ol the

MONTBRETIAS.

most desir.d-lcol our summer and
(ail (lowering bulbs, coliiparatn ely but little
known, but certain to become pitpular. Si.\ choice
named sorts, 3oc, per doz,; $2, .id per 100.

TIGRIDIAS.

4 Fine Sorts. 30c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.

TUBEROSES.

True Dwarl Flouiile Te.irl. selected 4 to li-incli
bulbs. IS.'ic. |ier llMl; $7, .".II per limo,

JAPANESE LILIES.
Send for List of Sorts and Prices.

I Henry A. Dreer, 714 chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa. j

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Pretty
to
Sell!

GERANIUM

..MARS..

2-inch pots, ;?T.oo per do/.
Cash with order.

HENRY ElCHHOLZ,

Waynesboro, Pa.

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas

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^^ SEHUS

T, AVh.ilesale Catalotrue on application,

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materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :;:::::

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TheWM. H. MOON CO.

Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa.

Offer for Spring' 1898, an immenso slock of
DECIDUOUS TREES, EVERGREENS,
FLOWERING SHRUBS and VINES

In greatvari.-t.v, c.f all sizes. We note especially

r.Miiio Dahlias, wlml.- roots,
lo.iii'ii Anipelopsis Veitchii,
ill. mill Clematis Paniculata.
20.11011 Wichiiriana, Crimson Rambler and
Prairie Roses.
.VIII Actinidia Polyg'ama, Dew climlier.
5.0IIII Eng-lish Ivy, L.iie tops.
25,otiu Honeysuckles, Matrimony Vines,

Wistarias, etc.
100,000 California Privet, 1 and 2 years.

Trailel.ijt i.M .ippli

t'errespontienee solieited.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

IIJOST magniticeiit BL'ddmg and Decora-
ITI jj^.^ Plant over introduced: equal to a
I'alni in beauty; grows with the rapidity
1)1 the Riciniis; not affected by drouth.
I'lant.'' from 4-incli pots, set out 1st June,
attanud a heiglit of ten feet, and though
not watered once, remained fresli and vig-
orous during the extreme drouth. Send
for half-tone illustration showing bed of
these plants. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $i.25 per doz. for
3-inch pots; all propagated from a tree
which has produced this Fall and Winter
192 pounds of its delicious fruit, the largest
weighing 12'/^ pounds.

TARO PLANT.— The genuine Sand-
wich Islands Taro. entirely distinct from
the cnuimon Caladium. and a much
grander plant in all respects, JLOdeacli.
Ready Xlay 1st. Send for Catalogrue.
MARTIN BENSON* Dongola, III.

^--'r^, ^^. WRITE '^r^ '-y^-^

R.&J.Farquhar&Co.,

16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON,

l',.r 111.' ,l.,.i. .-t .111.1 l;.-t X.-w Crop

FLOWER SEEDS.

NEPONSET PAPER FLOWER POTS,

.PURE SHEEP MANURE, and all

Catalogue Mailed Free. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HERBACEOUS FEREITNIAI.S.

A ?pecialt\
Poppies.

In^. PhloN
:. Wholes,

l';fniiies. P\ retiirums,
.<• Li~t MU ajiphcation,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading established issa.

New England Nurseryman. READING. MASS.

Pf\TC ■JV-inch. per thousand

S2.00

_ I'.T mil

Begfonias, Re-\ ancd ornamt-l, S-in. pots. ..$5.00

Genista Can. strong, 3-in. pots 5.00

Vinca var., strung tield grown 5.50

'Mums, clumps lor stock, exchanged or.. 3.00
Verbenas, rooted cuttings, expr. prepaid. .60

GREENE CO. FLORAL NURSERY,

Cash with (irder.

WHITE HAI.I., Ilil..

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

562

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

FEBRUARY 24. 189S.

INDIANAPOLIS.

The Cold Snap.

The cold snap was very severe in
this section, the extreme stormy condi-
tion making it hard to keep green-
houses warm. Natural gas is now only
burned by but few, the gas compa-
nies gave notice early In the winter
that they would shut the gas off, as
their supply was getting too short but
to supply only private houses. There
is no question but what the natural gas
is slowly but surely getting lower each
year, especially since the oil compa-
nies are letting much gas escape to get
at the oil all over the northern part of
Indiana and Ohio.

The demand for all stock, while not
very brisk is satisfactory. Violets are
getting plentiful. Carnations are also
■coming in lively and of good quality.
Koses are somewhat scarce; shipped
stock inferior with prices too high for
the quality.

SAVANNAH, GA.

Journeying from Charleston to this
busy shipping port, upon what is
known as the Atlantic Accommodation
Express, we stopped at a hustling place
named Jacksontown. My attention
was arrested by a prominent sign
which read thus: "No cursing or
blackguarding in this town under pen-
alty of ?.5." (Fact!) I learned that
no member of the craft existed there,
so came on to the City of Sabals, where
I found A. C. Oelschig. one of
the busiest men I have met of late,
cleaning up after a big decoration. He
grows adiantums in solid beds and lifts
them bodily when occasion needs it for
■decorative purposes, Roses, Pres't
Carnot and White La France are grown
extensively: this is a rose country.

Geo. Wagner has great success in the
raising of narcissus, having a whole
field devoted to their culture. He also
grows La France largely. W. M.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N.J.
Jackson Av.i Pearson St.. Long Island City. N.Y.

IT SHOWS IP BETTER EACH DAY.

To see it ^rowin^, is to admire it, and be
convinced regarding its AGTUAU MERIT.

COMPLETE, HANDSOME, ILLUSTRATED 12-PAGE CIRCULAR FREE.

APPLY TO ABOVE ADDRESS

WE HAVE 50.000
STRONG, HEALTHY..

Rooted Cuttings

Fine Carnations Pay

Poor Ones Don't.

, Vim can't grow fine
I ones Iruni cheap, pour
I stock.

^ Notice the report of the
< meeting of the Indiana
*•! Florists, Jan. 20, and see
J who got most the awards.
^ Cuttings from out "Prize
i Winners" ■will grow you
* the same kind of stock,

.Alaska —

Scott

McGowan.
.'Mhertini ,
Kt-llar .

^ $2.00

I per 11X1
[$15.00

! piT IfHK!

Juhilue ... \ P"™
.\riiia/indv. $4 ptr 100

McBurnev . , ~1
Flora Hill ... 1 $5.00
.M avor Fin- ! per IIH)
gree J

South Park Floral Co., New Castic, ind. i

100,000 VERBENAS "=S,"

' CLLTIVATION

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1 .000. Rooted No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Light and

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCULAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. .<

BRANCH Of THE HORHCULTtRAl CO.
BOSKOOP. HOLUND.

Cuttings and Seedlings.

Scarlet Sag-e ( iraii.liHora. early, immense
IMuonur. Dwf. Ageratiiiu, Tape's Blue and
lilanchf. Heliotrope, Muc- and white, mnted
I iittin^-., 51.1H1 per mil. Verbena, Sing'le Giant
Petunia and Fansies, all m \ own ^prcial strains
(.1 finest Colors and st\l<-, si-c-dling-.. 4Uc per IIH).
Semple's Aster, tin- 4 c i.lnrs mixed. :^()c per 1(K).
.\11 by mail. Geraniums, i'l var. Coleus, :iO
var. Bt-ddin? Beg"onias, tl colors, etc. Send
for mv list

DANIEI. E. HERB, I*ancaster, Fa.

I^ootcd Cuttings.

American Beauties, Brides. Maids. Vic Kaiserin
Perles. Belle Siebrecht. Meteors. Same m 2-in
pots ready Feb. 15th to 20th.

Send 50c for

samples

and get prices.

GEO. A. KUHL,

Carnatitui Ciitliii'^s n-adv.

PEKIN.
ILL.

o»?» :)fo•^• r*:-)

i: ««E" ™ ™' THE BEST •: sphagnum Moss

%' SEND TO^—— fi : r ZW

I* D tc-CT-r-r D It/ A cum mil •§ ' A very select quality, 75c per bale. I»

'f^ DASSETT & WASHBURN, ^ : bale.WlKl Grown ana packed by

iS ^acHicAGOfe* li M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

•2«2f2*MS»a»«2<G«S«:i2K»k»2tMa>iK*2t2t2<S3^ I Write for prices on car lots.

FEBRUARY 24, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

563

ri^OWCR POTS

Now is the time to get
>our Spring supply.

Ellis «^ B0LtiW0RTli4

.' 4/ :>t^.. -^ cc. POLLWonrn-

f^ 2 Incl

3 '
3'-

Pit 10(10
.... s:i.riO
.... 4.(KI
)SL-. l..il|

5.00

6.00

STANDARD POTS "^

Hi-iglit and «ldtli msuk-.

Per mm I Pit 100

4!ncli $ 7.50 I 9 Inch $7.00

5 ■• 12.00 110 ■' 8.75

B ■• 19..iO 12 •• 18.00

7 ■• 43.00 1 15 " 40.00

(j •■ r«HKl )7 ■■ - OU,(KJ

Special Prices on Large
Quantity or Car Lx)ad
Lots. .* .."* t* .* ^*

SAUCERS.

Plain or Fancy Saucers.

4 Inch Saucers, per 100. . .

6 " '■ •' '.'.'.

7 " " ■' ...

.$0.50

l.(X)
1.2f)

2-IH)

y Incli Saucers, per UK) ,

10 ••

12 " " per doz

13 ■'
17 •■

$2..50

3.00

.70

1.50

■i m

FERN DISHES.

(Earthenware..)

fi Inch Fern Dishes, per 100 $3.00

7 S.liO

,H 4.20

10 R.OO

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Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

EVELINA

Send for Illustrated and Descriptive Price List of Evelina
and Other Novelties.

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. ^ ^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

<»ia.<*"^.*^s.<*'".%<*-'s.'*^-.<»^.'*^.*'.-^ .<« •.

$

rslxpericnces

" 1

arnations

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The next minilier. ready March 1.
will be cultural as well as descrip-
tivf , and sent frt-e to all applicants.
] guarantee all cuttings sent out.
and offer a Special Guarantee to
ail huvers of

Flora Hill and Triumph

ALBERT M.HERR

LANCASTER, PA.

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LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

SUMMIT3

Correspondence
Solicited;^

N. J.

Roses, Violets, Verbenas,

Per 100
Fine Roses, Teas and Hybrid Teas, best

assortment, '2!^-in. pots. $2.00; 3-in. pots.. $3.00
California Violets, young plants, fine roots.. IS^O

\'erbenas, best varieties, finest colors 2.00

Calla Lilies, 5 and )5-in. pots, blooming, 1st size 10.00

4and5 ' '2nd " 8.00

Send us money or good references and say how
vou want tiiem shipped.

F. WALKER & CO.,

Box 316. New Albany. Ind.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS I New York, Mrs. James Dean, John Young,

FOR 1898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold Nugget.

A complete set. white, dark and lij-'ht pink, scarlet and yellow. A lot of goo.l commercial
varieties. .Ifa.OO per dozen; .«;10.00 per 100; 1$75.0J per 1000.

NEW C4NNAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - - - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRVSANTHEMllMS, F. H. Spaulding, ..... 35t. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS. Queens, L. I.

New Pink
Carnation

Mrs. Frances Joost

Seedling from McGowan .x \Vm. Scott; tested for tour years. It is of an e.xceedingly pie ising
color and proved itself an early and most proline bloomer. It makes in a short time a tine busliy
plant, and has the form and habit of what carnation men say make an ideal plant. Positively free
from rust. The stem is strong and heavy enough to carry the large flower erect without tying of
any sort. Calyx perfect; never bursts. It is a good keeper and a good shipper. You will make no
mistakeby trying a few. All orders filled in rotation. As the sale of the stock of this Carnation
will be limited, it is advisable to order early if you want any. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Price, $2 per doz.; $10 per lOO; $75 per lOOO.

Cash with Order.

C. BESOLD. ..

• MIIMEOLA, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

^4ew and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 1898 and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address '^^V^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

EVERGREENS

Specimens for Pots and Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON,

'For Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
P.amphltt.
write to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville. Ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB & CO.

RECEIVERS OF

Write Is for ^
Prices. .a

Raffia.

When writing advertisers mention Florists' Review MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co.. - PA No. 63 Pine Street, - NEW YORK.

564

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

FEBRUARY 24, 189S.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

Trade for the past month has l)een
very encouraging, there being a good
demand for all flowers. Stock, how-
ever, has been scarce, and more flow-
ers have been shipped than ever before
for a like period. The immed-iate cause
for the shortage in the cut is not easy
to determine. It certainly cannot be
attributed to the weather, for that has
been perfect since Christmas. The days
have been cloudless, while the ther-
mometer has registered below zero but
once in G weeks. All the growers lifid
an unusually big cut for Christmas
and in the natural order of events
should have had another good crop
since. While there is a good growUi of
wood roses are not showing many
buds, and carnations seem to stand
still. Violets are plentiful and in gooil
demand, the call for California being
equal to Marie Louise.

There has not been a big demand for
Perles this season. Meteor and Brides-
maid are the best sellers. In cani.itioiis
Daybreak is a favorite, with many,
though Scott and Tidal Wave are in
good demand and Jubilee is a favorite
with all, not only on account of its
color, but also for its immense blooms
and good stems.

The outlook for spring trade is en-
couraging. The open winter has mate-
rially decreased the coal bills, while
retail trade during the winter would
indicate that times are greatly im-
proved. Growers have realized hett'T
prices this winter than for several
years, while the large quantities of
flowers being shipped in from Milwau-
kee and Chicago would indicate that
there are golden opportunities here for
good rose and carnation growers.
What we need are more specialists.

Carlsen & Lauritsen, who purchased
the Warrendale greenhouses last sum-
mer, are growing fine roses and violets.
They put in a new boiler and a violet
house since purchasing the property,
besides other needed improvements.

X. Y. Z.

PAL-MS^

For prices see adv. in Ian. 'JTlIi issue.
Pa.-.' 4l:i.

Joseph Heacock,

Wyncote, Phila., Pa.

Rooted Cuttings ^^'rJTv^rirf^'Jf.l;

I>hiL* riowers of enormous sue. 1 lie greatest im-
provement of the age in this popular flower. iOc
per doz. bv mail, $1.^0 per 100 bv express. Vinca
Var. $1.00 ^er 100. Salvia Splendens, SI. 00 per 100.
Harrisii Lilies, surplus stock, just ri^ht forKaster,
in viH anr] 0-inch pots. Out of pots Jl.s.OO per 100.

WM. rVI. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y.

■^ ^k ^^ ^^ Manufacturers and Dealers

DA IS VCOTTON SEAMLESS,
Dflllw BURLAPS, ETC.

SECO/IID HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI. 0.

ESTABLISHED 1859 _

THOS. W.

WEATHERED'S

SON

HorticuUArcliitect and Builder

Greenhouse
Wood-work

Greenhouse
Iron-work

Red Gulf
Cypress

Free from
Sap

Get my Prices on Everything Needful for Erecting or
Repairing of Greenhouses.

TTIXCiS of every kind, Irdui the
smallest for ]jipe purlins to the

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shipment.

t'TTERS of cast iron or of clear
Cypre.ss, for outside "ridge anil fur-
row" liouses, or any and all kinds.
Glazing points of all kinds from
the patent to the zinc nails.

EATtXG— After forty years' expe-
rience, devoting it all to the heat-
ing of greenhouses, from a small
conservatory to the largest, such as
the Sclienley Park greenhouses at
Pittsl^urgh, Pa.; Central Park, New
York City; Druid Hill, Baltimore,
Md.; Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.
Y.; as well as supplying complete
heating plants in England and
Japan, think you can have sufti-
cient confidence to exjiend two
cents in a stamp and time writing
me your wants in that line.

r will always give me f}leasure in
answering correspondence relating
to the heating, building and ventil-
ating of greenhouses, and none of
your wants will be too small or too
large to receive my immediate and
careful attention.

i)INTS in all ventilating and hot-
lied sash are made with white lead
and iron dowel-|)ins at corners.

NOTS, tliere are none in my lum-
ber, it being carefully selected.

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i;MBEf< of the best Red Gulf Cy-
press, strictly free from sap. Use
no other.

.\TERIALS of all and every kind
entering into the heating, building
and ventilating of greenhouses.

Thos. W. Weathered's Son,

141 Centre Street, New York.

..100,000 PALMS..

Areca I<iitescens,
Cocos Weddeliana,
Latania Borbonica,

I'er 100
■1-in. puts, 1.S to '3--\n., $25
:^in. " 13 to ti-in.. 15
4-in. " 12 to 15-in.,

1 to 2 cli. leaves.. .. 15
4-in. pots. 15 to 18-in.,

2 to 3 ch. leaves,. .. 20
Phoenix Reclinata, 4-in. pots,12 to 15-in., 15

Ti-iii, ■■ 15 to IS-in., 25
50,000 Anioor Privet, best Hardv Evergreen

lH-'l^;f plant. 2 I" :\ Irri. Sl'O per 1LH.HK'
20,000 Citrus Trifoliata, hest Hardv Defen-
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Send fur Tradr List, .\ddrc-s

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AUGUSTA, GA.

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1st prizes. Three dozen. 3ti 1st prizes.
Largest and Finest Collection in America.

300,000 Field Roots. 1000 Varieties.

NOTE. I inr n.dili.is liavr l.rrn exhibited in com-
petition with all the leading growers and always

carried off first honors.

Our ISOS illustrated descriptive Trade List con-
taining; 24 pages, nian\ new dlust rat ions and
accurately describing all the newest and best
varieties, will be sent to all who received our 1897
list without application.

Send fur it before purchasing elsewhere.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J.

FOR SALE!

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

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This stock has sold freely at $l(Kl a share
in llie past. To close out my interest 1

offer my remaining six shares at

$60 a Share.

Address G.L. GRANT,

520-535 Caxton Bldg , Chicago.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate, $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
65c oz.; Calliopsis "California Sunbeams,*' $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh. $1 per HXX) seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2.50 oz.; Ipoma-a,
"Heavenly Blue," $1 oz.. $12 lb.; Laurustinus
grandiriora, $1 oz.; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested,'' 50c oz.,$rilb.: Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture, 00c lb., 15 lbs. $8; Seaforthia elegans
I Palm). 40c per 100 seeds. $:J per IfKKT seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, I'biut'^, liulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea.. Cal.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS-

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, V E. WASHI NCTON, D. C.

FEBRUARY 24. 189S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

565

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Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid

And your plants will be finer, have larger blooms, and flower longer.
Sell JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID to your customers and
you will find that your trade will grow larger. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

Prices and Particulars on Application to

The American Jadoo Company,

817 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THE COW MANURE POT i^ th.- br^t in the world for
■ \uuiig pL[ut^. Fur iH-dding and sending of
plants it IS the best thing ever Invented. The cow
manure forces the plant and makes it healthier.
Vou do not need to disturb the roots in getting
them out as you do in the clay pots. It is espec-
ially recommended for the sending of plants, as
the plant does not have to he taken out of pot.
For bedding all you have to do is to squeeze the
hottom of pot and set out in bed. It never stays
the plant, it holds the moisture better, especially
if you have a dry summer. The pots stand water-
ing in greenhouse and hotbed. Every gardener
need'; one of these maciiines. Single machine. 2-in.
pots. $4.50. Double machine. 2 and 3-tn. pots. $5.
Macliiiu' \\eir?h^ alMnit 'i \-»nin'\-^.

CENTRAL VALLEY.
ORANGE CO.. N.Y.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

\V!iMit'v;tk' pr(AVi-r of C;n nations und small Feras.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations:

X,.u-— Mavor Piut.'r..M-.vii'tMr miuI Floni Hill, per ITO.
.$,"1.1.111. per muii, $4i.).uu; .TithiiiM- iiii'l Fmiiia \V(_icker, per
luu, $:i,iw. per lOW), J-^'i.dn; Mrtenr :iiitl Tidal Wave, per
aH). $-2.!)0. per HX)0, $I.^>.Uil; Smtt, Davhrfak, AH'Crtlul,
Alaska and Puritan, per lim. $l.r)0. pi-r liiiio, $12.1)0.

All well rooted. Satisfaetlun guarauteed or money
jefunded.

GERANIUMS

Rooted cuttings, compnsini,^ all the principal
colors, mixed. $1.00 per llH'. We also have a lot of
transplanted cuttings tliat are nicely started in
soiL Persons ordering cuttings can liave half
their order filled with these while they last. Our cut-
tings are mostly double varieties. Cash with order.

Money Order' Office, H. B. WEAVER & BRO.

Lancaster, Fa. Wheatland Mills, Lane. Co.. Pa.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Facts more eloquent
than words,
C. S. A. awards highest
of the year.
New York 95 points.
Boston 94 points.
Chicago 9;i points.
Philadelphia .S9 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
and certificated
wherever shown.
The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom.
Price, 'tO cents each,
5; 'HI l.K'r dozen.
SJiiuii per hundred.
$l-"iO,(K) per thousand.
Keadv for delivery
March 1st. 1898.

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EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED.

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FEBRUARY 21 1S98.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American jadno L'o..ntir)

Amling, E. C M4

Armstrong. Luther . .rw?

Atkins. F.L 5.i7

Baker. \V. 1 .iSti

Bakt-r.C. P -WSI

Baldwin. A. I. . . . 5."i7-r).W
Bassett & Wash hum. TiM
BaversdorfL-r. H. &

Co atili

Benson. M ^til

Bercknians, P. J ..'iriS-Sli4
Berger. H. H. & Co ..Ml

Besold, C 5li3

Bobbmk. L. C SIH

Boerner, Fred ^'^

Bruns. H. N .'>Sa

Burpee, \V. .\tlee &

Co StiH

Chocolate Cooler Co..W2
Cincinnati Bag Co. . .5t>4
Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co ■»!

Cottage Gardens 5ti3

Ilarling. C. T 55^

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv 51)6

Dillon, J. L

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co

Dovle. W. E
Dreer, H. A
Eichholz. H .
Elliott, \V. H

.51)2

'5.58
55ti
5H1
,5til
551

Elllis & Pollworth ...5i;3

Eltzholtz, H 51)5

Ernest, \V. H .5M

Esler, John G. Secy ..5()H
Farquhar, R. & J. &

Co 5(11

Felthousen. J. E .. ..Mill

Gaskill. Geo. W .5M

Gibbons. H. W .5(15

Graham. H 55y

Green County Floral

Nursery .561

Hagenburger, Carl .,.560
Hancock, Geo. & Son 559

Heacock. Jos .564

Herr, Albert M .563

Herr, D. K 562

Herrington, .A ■5t>5

Hews. A. H. it Co....5as

Hill. E.G. & Co .560

Hopp & Lemke 55ti

Hunt, E. H 555

Jacob, Chas. \V. &

Co 563

Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .558

Joosten. C. H 551

Kasting.W. F .552

Kelsev. H. P 55B

Kennicott Bros. Co. .5.51

Kidd. \V. N 564

Kuehn. C. A 552

Kuhl.Geo. A 562

Lager & Hurrell .. ..563

Lake. D. S 555

Lake Geneva Floral

Co 5.57

Lamb. J. M .55a

Lengenfelder. C 560

Lockland Lumber

Co 551

Long D. H .562

Loose. J. Louis 553

Lord & Burnham Co.56S
Louisville Tob. Co.. 563

Lvnch, \V. E 554

Lyons. M. 1 562

Manning. !. W .561

Marshall, C. L .5.55

Mac Donald &

McManus 556

Millang \- Co 5.56

Miller, C;eo. L .558

Minor, W. L 555

Moninger. J. C. Co. .566

Moon, S. C 563

Moon, \V. H. Co 561

Moore, H. L 5.50

Morin, G 552

Morris Floral Co... 555
Mound City Cut

Fhiwer Co 552

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 554

Peacock, \V. P 564

Pennock, S. S 556

Pierson, F. R. Co. 557-568
Prince. A. G. & Co.. 554
Quaker City Machine

Works... 566

Rackham. Geo. .A. ..565

Randall, A. L 554

Ravnor,John 1 5,56

Reeds Keller 5.58

Reid. Edw 556

Reuter.S. J .559

Rice, M. & Co 560

Rogers Park Floral

Co 554

St. Louis Cut Flo.

Co 5.52

Schiller. I. L .5.56

Shepherd. Mrs. T. B..564

Siebrecht & Son 556

Simmons & Co 5.59

Skabcura Dij) Co .... 566

Smith. N. & Son .551

Smitli, W. C 556

Smith, E. H .531

.South Park Flo. Co.. 562

Stollery Bros 559

Stumpp & Walter. ..557

Suzuki ti lida 557

Swayne, \V 5-5^

\'aughan. McKellar

& Winterson 552

\'esev. W. J., Sec'y .558
Walker. F. & Co ...563

Walker Fert. Co 55S

"Weathered's Sons

T. W .554

Weaver, H, B. &

Bro 565

Weber, H, &

Sons 552-563

Weeber & Don 561

Whilldin Pottery Co. 562

Whitton & Sons 555

Wilmore, W. W 555

Witterstaetter, R.,,.563
Winter & CJlover — 554
Wittbold. Geo... •■.... 555
Wooden Goods Co... .565
Wors. C. W 552

WICHITA, KANS. — The Wichita
Nursery Association has been incorpo-
rated with a capital stock of $20,000,
to do a general nursery business. L.
F. Naftzger is president, and W. F.
Schell is secretary and treasurer.

ALLENTOWN, PA.

A, B. Ellsworth contemplates build-
ing a rose house 20x200. Mr. Ells-
worth has been tendered the nomina-
tion of mayor. J. F. Horn will build
a violet house about 10x100. E. A.

If you grow good stock for the
Chicago market yoo can get the best
returns by consigning to Vaughan,
McKellar & Winterson.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s

SEASONABLE SPECIALTIES.

Gycas Wreaths
MossWreaths

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rerneries and
...Jardinieres

Norman Style in Sprays. Tinted and T'elft
Tuscan in Sprays, Tinted and T'elft. .Milan in Siiray^

oLRLUDiNGNovEiTY: Lace Vjolct HandKcrchlcfs

Wtieat Sheaves and Imniortelles ''''" '^To'clMn Imedca.

NEW Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on
Application. For the trade only.

The Largest Supply House in America.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

50, 52, 54 and 56 N. 4th St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Richmond, ind.

HARRY BALSLEY SELLS

Those Red Pots

standards Full Size and Wide Bottoms.
Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots tor the

Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory
490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich.

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Why do we make such an unparalleled offer? It is very simple.

You will have an interest in the success of the paper.

You will see that you can buy everything that you want to just as good advantage from
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This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy advertising patronajire,
and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earn good dividends.

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Strong Dormant Fieldgrown

ANNA8-

W liich we offer at very low prices. The varieties are the very best and
finest grown to-day. Florists will find this the most advantageous
time to procure stocks and start them for spring sales.

We offer the following sorts at only $3.00 per hundred, viz; —

Paul Marquaut Alphonse Bouvier Chas. Henderson

Mme. Crozy

The following sorts at only $4.00 per hundred, viz: —

Ploreuce Vanghan J. D. Cabos Austria

Egandale Pres.Camot Queen Charlotte

Admiral Avellan P. R. Piersou J. C. Vaughan

The following extra choice sorts at $6.00 per hundred, viz: -

Eldorado Chicago Pierson's Premier

Souv. de Antoine Crozy

The following newer and scarcer sorts at $10. CO per hundred,

Souv. de Fres, Camot Burbank Beaute de Poitevine

Italia Papa Franz Buchner

We also can siippl}' tlie following: —

Tuberose Pearl, extra quality 11.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000

Caladintn Esculentnm .

Bulbs 6-9 in. in circumferencp f 3. 00 per 100

Bulbs 9-12 iu. in circumference 6.00 per 100

TERMS: Net 60 day.s, cr 5 per cent discount for cash
with order

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Tarrytown-on-Hudson,
New York.

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purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass.

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No. 14.

ter being quite narrow and contracted
in much tlie same way as tliose of P.
cretica albo-lineata are wlien fertile.

Tlie fronds of P. Victoriae are much
more closely variegated than those of
the last named variety, the marking be-
ing especially bright and pretty on the
fertile fronds, while the whole plant is
more attractive, though possil)ly less
vigorous and wiry in constitution. P.
Victoriae produces spores in the same
profusion that is common to the genus,
and their germination is equally free,
so that it is by no means difficult to get
up a stock.

In potting off the seedlings a better
result will be obtained by placing two
or three of them together in one pot,
thus making bushy little plants that fill
up to advantage in a table fei'uery.

lu regard to culture nothing special
need be mentioned, for the same condi-
tions that are found suitable for P.
serrulata and P. cretica will answer
equally well for the species in question.
W. H. TAPLIN.

Pteris Victoriae.

PTERIS VICTORIAE.

This novelty of a few years ago has
already become quite a necessity to
some of our fern growers, and has been
distributed by thousands within the
past five or six years;

The variegated ferns avail.ible for
florists' use are nearly all to be found
in the pteris family, and the form in
question has proved to be quite an ac-
quisition to the group, at the same time

serving to remind us of the wide dis-
tribution of the various members of
this genus, P. Victoriae having been
introduced from the Solomon Islands,
while other members of the same fam-
ily are found in Europe, Asia, Africa,
America and Australasia.

Pteris Victoriae is quite a compact
growing fern in a small state, the bar-
ren fronds being short and spreading,
while the fertile ones are much longer
and more upright, the pinnae of the lat-

THE GERMINATION OF CHOICE
SMALL SEEDS.

Seed sowing is now an important
part of the work of the florist. The
methods pursued are various and the
results vary as widely as the methods.
I recall a case where I had sent each
of two neighboring growers a quantity
of gloxinia seed, both lots out of the
same bottle of seed, and on visiting
them later found that one had a box of
seedlings in which the little plants
were "as thick as the hair on a dog's
back," while the box in which the other
had nnide his sowing had produced
nothing but green moss. The failure
had been due to lack of drainage. It
was a forcible illustration of how a
seedsman may be condemned when
entirely free from blame. In sowing
seed the most important thing is to

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MAIU'H 3. 1S9S.

secure fresh, clean soil free from ma-
nure and fungus; the same can be said
of sand. See that the pot, pan or Hat
is clean; every particle of green or dirt
should be removed. These should be
filled one-half with drainage. Upon
this put a layer of moss or rough ma-
terial to prevent the fine soil from
choking it. Fill then to within one
inch of the top, pressing the soil firmly
and making it level with the aid of a
bottom of a pot, watching that a space
of about an inch is left between the soil
and top. I mention this again, as the

they are most desired. This done,
take sand and distribute in the same
manner; only a very small quantity
must be used. After this, take some-
thing with a smooth surface and prcss
down lightly. The seeds and sand
will then be firm and will not wash if
by chance water is used. In this way
the seedlings will not lie down in ev-
ery direction, but will stand erect; the
seed, being firmly wedged in the soil,
acts as a support to the plant.

The majority of seeds will germinate
in from ten to twenty days, so the

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Green Roses. Four upon the Same Stem.

reader will readily see in rending this
article how imperative this little space
is to the well being of the embryo
plants. Before filling the utensil the
soil must be finely sifted in order that
the germinating root will take readily
to It.

This being accomplished, immerse
them in water until thoroughly soaked,
then remove them, allowing time foi'
the water to drain off. and afterwards
sow the seeds, exercising care to evenly
distribute them over the soil. 1 have
found the following a desirable way to
clo this. Take a piece of stiff paper,
on which put the seeds; by tapping it
lightly and tracing evenly over the
surface the seeds will fall just where

strictest attention must be given to
avoid the seeds germinating and the
plants becoming worthless by being
draw-n and degenerated from want of
fresh air. They should be examined ai
least once each day.

The seeds being sown as described,
the utensils must be carefully covered
with glass, keeping close for a few
days. This should be covered with
moss and moistened, making the space
between the top of the pot dark,
which will help to develop the seeds
in much less time than if exposed to
the light and sun. The moss being
kept moist will tend to retain the mois-
ture in the soil and save the trouble
of watering every day; every morning

when looking after them, and if found
to be wanting moisture take the glass
off carefully and allow the water con-
densed on it to gradually run off at
one corner, moistening the spots that
are dry. If this fails to give water
enough a sponge can be used better
than anything else. Watering in this
way will not dislodge the seeds from
their positions.

At the first signs of life a little air
must be admitted and a small quantity
of the moss removed to allow of light,
but this should be done very gradually
day by day as progress is made in
their growth, until the glass along with
the moss is entirely removed. The
utensils in which seeds are germinated
should be put in a light, warm house.
This will facilitate their germinaticn
to a certain extent and prevent damp-
ing off or the development of "web,"
which is the greatest enemy of all seed-
lings. Close adherence to these rules
will save much unnecessary disap-
pointment and many aching hearts.
F. L. ATKINS.

Short Hills, N. J.

GREEN ROSES AND OTHER MAL-
FORMED BLOOMS.

The rose, of all flowers, is the most
inclined to vary so far from the type
as to become a monstrosity. For the
present no attempt will be made to ac-
count for this. Recently a friend
brought the writer a cane of a tender
rose, variety not known to him, that
exhibited four "green roses" and a pho-
tograph has been taken of it, from
which the accompanying engraving
(Fig. 1) has been made.

In this engraving all the four flowers
are nearly equal in size, but the pho-
tograph secured only two of them in
fair focus. One of the peculiarities of
these roses is the form of the petals.
Unlike the ordinary ones, these roses
have petals that are strongly veined
and have the edges strongly saw-
toothed. They are of a deep green
color, agreeing in this closely with the
foliage of the plant. While rose leaves
are compoimd, composed of an odd
number of leaflets, the green petals are
simple and correspond to the terminal
leaflets of ordinary leaflets.

The feature of these green roses and
the one that determined the writer to
bring the matter to the attention of
rose growers was the odor of the green
blooms. The fragrance was as delicate
as that of the ordinary blossoms and,
after being cut and confined in a small
space, the four green roses produced as
abundant and characteristic odor as
could have been expected from an equal
number of the best specimens of the
sweetest sorts. This fact was a sur-
prise to many who had their attention
called to it and the writer would be
pleased to learn if this fact usually
holds with green roses.

It would seem that in the attempt to
revert to leaves, the more superficial
characteristics of foliage had been ac-
quired while the deeper one of per-

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fume had not been lost in any appar-
ent degree. This is only what might be
expected, tor the glands to secrete the
fragrance have more significance in the
rose tlian mere shape and color.

In the development of floral organs
from foliage the bright colors doubt-
less came before the odor, or in other
words, a change of color that is a loss
of the floral tint is a less transition
than the destruction of the glands that
furnish the odor.

Masters, in his Vegetable Teratology,
mentions several cases of alterations
in roses. One of these is of a case
where the sepals become leafy in the
ordinary sense that it has the usual
compound leaves, the tip or swollen
urn shaped cavity is absent and the
stem grows for some distance beyond a
ring of petals and then bears a supple-
mentary flower. This is the ordinary
form of a proliferous rose, that is, cue
placed above another or in prolongation
of the floral axis.

This manner of increase may be car-
ried so far that from the center of a
flower, a whole bush, bearing several
blooms, may proceed. This is shown in
figure 2. redrawn from a cut given by
Dr. Masters. The result is quite differ-
ent from the green roses in the first en-
graving, but upon the final analysis the
end reached is the same. In both there
is proof that a rose is only a branch
more or less modified, shortened and
swollen, and bearing leaves that form a
change of form and coloring designat-
ed petals, etc., instead of leaves. Flow-
ers, in short, are transformed stems
with tlieir metamorpliosed leaves for a
purpose other than that of food synthe-
sis. These malformations are some-
times the key to the true significance of
the parts that have been changed. In
other words, the disguise is removed
and the structure stands out in its plain
morphological light.

BYRON D. HALSTED.
Rutgers College, New Brunswick,
N. J., Jan. 19, 1898.

TOMATO GROWING UNDER GLASS
• IN WINTER.

The seed is sown in flats about July
10, which place in a cold frame or
greenhouse. Attend closely to water-
ing in this stage as in every other
stage of their growth. When the first
rough leaf is developed pot singly into
3-inch pots which will carry them until
they are planted into their permanent
quarters for fruiting, which is done to-
wards the end of August,

Tomatoes can be grown successfully
in solid beds, ordinary greenhouse
benches or boxes, the latter about 12
inches deep preferable. The soil most
suitable is fibrous loam mixed with a
little well rotted manure about one-
tenth of the latter to about nine-tenths
of the loam. Press the soil moderately
firm. Introduce your plants, planting
twenty inches apart in the row and
two feet between the rows, that is on
benches.

In training the leader or leaders, as
some growers favor one, others two.

let them grow, without pinching, until
the crop of fruit is formed, then keep
them pinched. Strong string is gener-
ally used for supporting the plants, one
end of string secured to screw eyes in
the sash bars, the other end tied near
the base of the plants but allowing suf-
ficient room for the development of the
stem, the leaf above the tie prevents
the string slipping up the stem. The
string can hang from the perpendicu-
lar position to the horizontal, or any
angle between. A plant should have
six or seven feet length of string to
furnish a crop of fruit. If one leader
only is grown twist it around the
string as it grows. If two leaders are

A Rose from which a branch with several
rose buds had grown, i After Masters, i

grown to a plant the second one should
be tied into place from time to time.
If the strings have to be sloped on ac-
count of lack of height, and green-
house runs east and west, I prefer
sloping to the east as more of the fruit
is exposed to the beneficial action of
the sun. Pinch out all growth from
time to time except the leading shoots,
also cut the ends of leaves away when
too crowded. From the first develop-
ment of flowers on the plants, until the
entire crop is set, shake the plants
daily about noon, that is on sunny
days, when there will be more or less
pollen ripe for distribution. Two or
three slight quick taps of the plant
close to the blossoms have the de-
sired effect. This has to be resorted
to as they are never fertilized by bees,
as are most flowers. When the great-
er part of the crop is set and swelling
off the fruit, a mulch of rotten manure
is of great benefit or a watering twice
a week with manure water (cow ma-
nure is the best). I prefer feeding
them at this stage rather than to make
the soil too rich when the plan_ts are

first planted, as then they are apt to
grow too luxuriant, at the expense of
fruiting.

The greatest trouble in growing a
winter crop of tomatoes is to keep mil-
dew away or in check. A house of
tomatoes, like a house of roses, is often
permanently injured by neglecting to
use a little fire heat on cool nights dur-
ing the month of October with a little
top ventilation: it is bound to bring
that great evil mildew. If fire heat can-
not be resorted to at that time. I cer-
tainly would recommend giving a little
top ventilation and give every available
surface a dusting of air slacked lime
and sulphur, equal parts. A tomato
crop never wants syringing throughout
its career, in fact it is better to with-
hold water overhead, but don't let
them suffer for moisture at the roots.

The first crop of tomatoes on benches
being over in February, if planted at
the end of August, and the house is
wanted for tomatoes again, clear out
the vines, cut the strings at the bottom
of the plants, slide the plants off the
strings and the strings will be strong
enough to carry the next crop. The
top half of the soil should be removed
and replaced by fresh soil, with a
moderate dressing of manure. Fork
all up together and introduce your
plants, which can be had in good con-
dition by sowing the first of December.
This crop will come in the beginning
of May.

The proper temperature for winter
tomatoes is 60 degrees by night with a
rise of 10 degrees b.v day, or more with
sun heat. The most useful variety to
grow up to date I believe to be Loril-
lard. seeds saved from plants grown on
strong soil. I know of no plant that is
more benefited by a change of soil
and location than the tomato (that is
for seed growing.) H.

THE CELERY LEAF-TYER.

( Phlyctaenia f errugalis Hbn. )
February 12 of the present year Mr.
Robert Mearns wrote Dr. L. O. How-
ard, entomologist of the Department of
Agriculture, that this species, speci-
mens of which in its different stages
were received, was doing great injury
in greenhouses in Toronto, Canada,
and request was made for an account
of it, to be published in The Florists'
Review. Inasmuch as the writer has
had experience with this species, dat-
ing from the year 1893, at the World's
Fair, at Chicago, 111., he has been re-
quested by Dr. Howard to prepare the
short account which follows.

The insect concerned in this damage
is the so-called celery-borer (Phlyctae-
nia ferrugalis Hbn.), a cosmopolitan
moth introduced into this country
some time ago, presumably from Eu-
rope. Injury is due to the larva or
caterpillar. This is yellow or green,
with a pale brownish head, and the
first thoracic joint, or that just behind
the head, bears on each side two small
but conspicuous black dots. The body
is striped longitudinally with white
lines on the upper surface, and is rath-

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er sparingly covered with short hairs.
It measures nearly an inch in length.
The moth which produces this larva
Is a member of the family Pyraustidae
and of the superfamily Pyralidina, and
was first recognized and described in
this country in 1S77, as Botis har-
veyana Grote. It is an inconspicuous
little brown species with a wing ex-
panse of about three-fourths of an
inch. The fore-wings are light brown,
lined with black; the hind-wings light
gray, bordered behind with light
brownish.

This moth was described by Hueb-
ner early in the present century and
its life history was first made public
in Europe in 187S. Ten years later it
was reared at this office. Further stu-
dy is still desirable of its food and
other habits in this country. Although
occurring out of doors, its injuries are
confined, for the most part, to plants
in conservatories. In Europe it is not
known to be especially injurious, but it
has already been shown to be very des-
tructive in some localities in America.

The moth lays its white eggs on the
plant which is to serve as the food for
its larvae. The larva, when hatched,
usually conceals itself by drawing to-
gether, by means of its white silken
web, a portion of a leaf, or thus joins
two contiguous leaves, and feeds upon
their lower surface, chiefly at night.
By day it rests in the same locations
and here also transforms to the pupa
or chrysalis and subsequently to the
imago or moth state. The moth is a
night flyer and like the larva passes
the day in concealment on the under
surface of the leaves.

One writer has called this insect the
celery-borer, from the habit of the lar-
va of boring into celery stems, but this
is without doubt an exceptional habit
as it is normally a leaf-feeder, and al-
though its habits vary, it usually joins
together the leaves of the plant upon
which it lives. For this reason the
name of celery leaf-tyer is proposed as
more appropriate.

It appears to feed by preference on
the terminal leaves of most plants. Its
known host plants include celery, vio-
lets and nodding thistle (Carduus cer-
nuus) on which it has been noted in
and about the District of Columbia;
wandering jew (Tradescantia zebrina),
and ground ivy (Nepeta glechoma)
which it was injuring at Chicago, 111.;
hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabi-
nuni), archangel, or deye-nettle
(Stachys sylvatica), and strawberry,
on which it has been observed in Eu-
rope. This list will undoubtedly be
considerably extended by future ob-
servations.

The earliest appearance of the moth
and the number of broods that are pro-
duced annually in the open are not
known. Indoors, injury begins from
early spring and continues at least as
late as September, and probably long-
er. Two or more generations are prob-
ably produced annually, and in hot-
houses perhaps a still greater number.

Remedies. — It has not yet been ascer-
tained whether a spray of Paris green

or other insecticide would effect the
destruction of the larva of this species.
It can be controlled by hand-picking or
trimming away and destroying all in-
fested portions in the green-houses as
often as they are detected. This has
been successfully practiced in a num-
ber of cases, but it is somewhat labor-
ious, and it is hoped that the future
may result in the discovery of some
more effective remedy.

Hydrocyanic acid gas, the use of
which as an insecticide was first devel-
oped some years ago by agents of this
office and which has been recommended
for greenhouse work in the columns of
the Review, should be of value against
this insect; in fact. Mr. P. H. Dorsett,
of this department, states that it is the
most satisfactory remedy known for
this pest, in his experience one treat-
ment a month sufficing to keep the
plants clear of this as well as other in-
sects. For those who are not already
familiar with this remedy, particular
attention should be called to the cau-
tions given, as hydrocyanic acid is one
of the deadliest poisons known, and its
use should not be recommended except
under the direction of competent per-
sons.

The Division of Entomology would
be glad to hear from florists and others
who have had experience with this
moth that more may be learned of its
injuries, its food plants and distribu-
tion, and of the best means for its
suppression.

E. H. CHITTENDEN.
Assistant Entomologist. U. S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture.
Washington, D. C, Feb 21, 1S9S.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The Wreath.

Among the many forms that flowers
are made to assume, one of the most
pleasing is the wreath. At first prob-
ably, the flowers were woven into a
chain or band, and when of sufficient
length, the two ends were fastened to-
gether to form a garland. The next
step in its evolution would be the ad-
dition of a twig fastened in the shape
of a circle, to make a foundation, and
to give strength and form. This is
yet a very good way to make a wreath.
One or more pieces of rattan are
bound and wrapped with raffia, the
flowers and other material are placed
as may be desired, each piece being se-
cured by a wrap of the tying material,
the ends brought together and fast-
ened, the union carefully hidden, and
finished with a suitable bow of ribbon.

Usually, however, the florist makes
use of the ready made form, or wire
frame; and the illustration shows a
plain wreath made in that way on a 12-
inch frame. If several kinds of flow-
ers are used, they may either be inter-
spersed over the entire surface of the
wreath, or groupings may be made of
each of the principal kinds, which is
more effective.

In either case, they should not be in-
serted perpendicularly, but given a
suitable incline, and in a wreath like

this, should all slope alike. Care must
be used if the piece be small to have
the shape show plainly when finished;
otherwise it will be but a plat of flow-
ers; and whenever it is necessary to
explain what an ordinary design is
meant to represent, the maker has
made a mistake.

W. T. BELL.

THE STORY OF AN EMIGRANT
FLORIST.

We halted in front of the graperies to
recall the voluminous discussions of D.
F. Fish and other high priests of the
profession of thirty years ago. A little
more of the garden I must show, but
before leaving this little square that
was about filled up with dwarf pears I
remember two plants that many of my
readers never saw growing in the open
air. One was the olive, barely hardy
there, but with the protection of a
brick wall it struggled along, and I
don't remember its being hurt by the
wintry blasts. The other, a large
clump of Jasminum revolutum, the
beautiful yellow jasmine as fragrant as
the grandiflorum for which we occa-
sionally have inquiries when a wed-
ding is on the boards; and it was per-
fectly hardy. The entrance to the fruit
room opened on this square. If by
chance the door of this precious room
was left unlocked for a few moments
a small boy or two made a raid on it.
improving each moment of bliss, as
the most temperate section of the
members of the S, A. F. do at a free
feed during our conventions.

The old potting sheds occupied the
south side of this square. It was in
there the writer was taught the scien-
tific operation of putting a piece of
crock as large as a ten cent piece into
a 2-inch pot, and into a 4-inch several
little crocks were tumbled and perhaps
a piece of moss as well; how absurd
this was in those small pots. It cer-
tainly did not prevent the plants from
doing well but did they do any better?
If not it was a waste of time. How-
ever, it was on the safe side and better
than the advice of a most worthy and
enterprising man of New York who
thirty years ago told us many good
things about our business and brushed
away the cobwebs with which many of
our operators were covered, but who
was radical enough to say that drain-
age was as useless in a 12-inch as in a
2-inch, no matter what the plant was.
That worthy man lived to think differ-
ently and in his own phraseology he
"acknowledged the corn." I can see the
Russian mats hanging on the wall, the
peat, the splendid loam, the silver
sand, the shelf on which were laid the
labels, and the faces of many different
men, some young men, ardent for
their business and to teach others, who
have doubtless evolved into a Jaggs,
but more vivid is the remembrance of
those permanent hands, one will al-
ways find on such places, and who are
really the trusted men and skilled
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the garden when lads with no ambi-
tion to learn but for subsistence, but
through years of experience have so
acquired knowledge that at potting,
shifting, planting, tying and other
work can give points to the young gar-
dener who is going from place to place
to improve himself. The so-called
journeyman gardener seldom gets a
•chance to have a varied experience; he
is put at one job and usually it is a
long one. However they are there to
work, as well as learn, so they must
Dot complain.

I did not mean to infer that all the
lads of the neighboring village who
entered the garden developed into
skilled gardeners, not by any means;
no more than all the workmen we
have in our greenhouses will become
successful florists even if there were
room for all. The large majority will
remain merely florists' workmen. They
do not spend their leisure hours or
even a part of them in reading florists'
journals or any other literature. Their
time is spent during the day. mechan-
ically, with their hands, while their
minds are on their last game of pedro,
pool, or their last baby. Their eve-
nings are their own. Would that they
would use them in gaining
some kind of useful knowl-
edge. Luck enters but little
into our prosperity or misfortune. We
get our deserts just about as we de-
serve, and if you don't put something
into your heads by reading and obser-
vation, when you have occasion to tap
your brains there will be a dry buyg
hole from which nothing but wind will
escape. One more word: I often hear
such remarks as this: "There is so and
so; he never studied much and he
tDade lots of money." Very likely that's
the case in thousands of instances;

great selfishness. A mind unhampered
with any thought but the acquisition
of wealth, and alas in many cases im-
position and even fraud, has led to
many fortunes. An empty mind may
envy them. A broad-minded man of
education is contented with his lot.
even be it humble. His own medita-
tions are a greater solace than all the
luxuries that gold can buy.

There were several old chaps, steady
hands in this garden, with whom I
would much enjoy a chat, but they
have long ago passed to that garden
where you don't have to lug the hose
from one side of the house to the other,
where the several systems of heating
are not under discussion and the drum-
mer in his official capacity is silent.
There was old Tommy F. who was al-
lowed to have very much his own way
in the several acres of the kitchen gar-
den, who banked up the seakale, built
his melon beds, picked his brussels
sprouts and dug his fertile acres, often
with a tall silk hat of ancient make.
That would seem funny to our young
folks but it's no unusual sight, espe-
cially in Ireland, to see a cottager till-
ing his garden patch wearing coarse
homespun breeches and vest but topped
off with an old beaver or silk headgear.
It was usually "the hat my father
wore" and sadly needed blocking but
perfectly becoming. This good old
worthy vegetable gardener was a pious
man with a strictly religious wife. It
seemed to me that with a certain class,
the established Church, the Episcopal,
must have been at that time unpopu-
lar. If there was a lively religious
feeling entered any of their breasts
the old church did not afford them
scope for emotional display and zeal
in the cause. The Wesleyan Metho-
dists had a good many active converts;

then there were the Primitive Metho-
dists or ranters who had a small meet-
ing house, I suppose, but whose most
fervent revivals were held in houses of
the members on Sunday afternoons.
At the most distant entrance to the
park, at a humble lodge gate, dwelt
one of those enthusiasts. He spent the
week working in the woods but Sunday
he was the center of the circle. It
must have been very small, for the
largest room in the house was not over
Gx9. On a fine summer's Sunday after-
noon you could hear, at more than a
mile distant, his fervid prayer and the
prolonged Amen of his friends. Let
us hope that the efficacy of the prayer
was in proportion to the volume of
sound.

Then there was old Billy B.. who
lived on the island and who was hair-
less, having absolutely lost that orna-
ment in middle life by typhoid fever.
What a handy old man he was with
scythe or shears or edging iron. So
far as theology went Billy had no very
determined views, being guided by his
spouse, who. like many another
woman, did the thinking for the fami-
ly. She was a large, broad woman of
what you may call a full habit, but
with very pronounced convictions of
what was proper. I never had the
pleasure of seeing her in church, but I
will wager she was a pillar. The fol-
lowing incident will show her great
discernment between your duty in this
world and a leaning to its frivolities;
A club gave an evening with the "Mag-
ic lantern" with harmless views. On
being asked next day if she attended,
she replied; "No, the magic lantern
may be all very well, but I don't think
it's essential for the salvation of the
soul." How we have degenerated this
past forty years.

Old George P was a gardener

through and through and many are the
pointers he gave to young gardeners
who have since become known to the
horticultural world. He could bud and
graft, put the finest finish on a grade,
lay a line with the nicest curve, and
do anything else in the garden where
skill of hand was essential. He could
also brew some excellent ale and was
never backward when it was passed
round. No one is more remembered
from boyhood days than this same
handy man. He came of a long lived
family and a few years before we emi-
grated we saw four generations of this
race walking up the road together. He
had a brother who was coachman to
a neighboring "Sir" and who, I believe,
hastened his end by injudicious feed-
ing. Feeling poorly, the doctor asked
him what he had for breakfast: "beer
and beef;" what for dinner, "beef and
beer;" what for supper, "beer and
beef." The doctor prescribed a change
of diet, but he soon lapsed back into
his steady mode of living and passed
away with a very red face.

There was one character on this es-
tate who was perfectly unique. It was
James Quinn. I mention his name in
full for it is recorded in the annals of
crime of London. Poor Quinn, as his

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name will denote, was an Irishman;
one o£ the very few specimens of that
qiiicii-witted race that was to be found
in that neighborhood. He was not over
four feet six inches in height, but had
the strength of a Sandow and the agili-
ty of a monliey. He must have been
an expert dancer when young, for
when an old man he could delight us
with his jigs, but he wanted a little
coaxing to start him: a glass or two,
a lively scrape on the fiddle or an at-
tempt by some awkward fellow would
bring him to his feet. Like nearly all
native Irishmen he was great on the
broad jump, far excelling the native
clod hoppers whose bread and cheese
stiffened joints were as wood beside
him. The fact that Irishmen are great
jumpers can be explained most reason-
ably by an evolutionary theory. Many
parts of the island are boggy and
a spring from one object of footing to
another has through countless gener-
ations developed the muscles, and fa-
cility to make prodigious springs and
jumps. This curiosity, for such he
was, did not converse in the rich
brogue of Limerick or Tipperary or
"Cark" or "Westmath." He came from
the far western rugged county of Gal-
way and before he set foot on the soil
of England, spoke or understood not
a word of English and hereby hangs a
tale.

Seventy years ago. counterfeiting
was a crime punished by death.
There also existed at that time in Lon-
don, and may be throughout the land,
a species of reward for the detection of
crime. It was given the infamous
name of "blood money." Poor Quinn
and two or three companions, who
spoke only the ancient Irish or Gaelic,
were coaxed into a room by some
scoundrels, counterfeit money placed
before them with the moulds, etc., then
the door was locked on them, the po-
lice informed of the discovery, and
directed to the locality. They were
of course caught in the act, arrested,
tried with no one to defend them, and
sentenced to be hanged. While wait-
ing execution Quinn mentioned the

name of Sir , owner of the estate

from which he had come in Galway.
The guards understood that name and
the baronet who owned the name was
communicated with, and inquiry re-
vealed the work of these scoundrels,
who doubtless, by that time, had
drawn their pay. Quinn and his unfor-
tunate companions were released and
from this very case and the following
inquiry and exposure that followed,
dates the abolition of the infamous
system of blood money.

Quinn was ever after a ward of the
man who saved his life, and as he was
also the owner of the garden we have
been wandering in, he found his way
there. I could fill a book with stories
of him, hut must close. He was not
tasty in his apparel. His patron and
countryman, a relative of the proprie-
tor. Captain L , was 6 feet 2

inches, some IS inches taller than
Quinn, but that did not prevent the lat-
ter from accepting the captain's cast

off clothing. Many a time I have seen
Quinn washing pots on a winter's day
(the pace was about three pots per
hour), wearing the captain's trousers,
no need of a vest, the top rim of the
trousers touched Quinn's chin, but in
spite of that he declared in his quaint
broken English: "Bother my dear I
just take the captain's pants," mean-
ing they were a good fit. Quinn fre-
quently asserted "his Mary Ann paid
two guineas to be a tailoress." She had
evidently in her long years of married
life and domestic trouble forgotten the
useful art, for Quinn often appeared
with a large patch of red or blue flan-
nel in a back ground of black pants.
Mary Ann attended her church very
regularly and swallowed all the gin
she could lay her hands on. Poor Quinn
had a natural instinct for appropriat-
ing any loose article that was not
chained, particularly firewood and
vegetables; in that he was like the
noble red man or our faithful dog.
With these slight exceptions they were
a very harmless family.

Pineapples were grown in this gar-
den to perfection and occupied several
long, well-heated structures that we
called pine pits. They were not fruit-
ed in pots of 20-inch diameter, as some
gardeners believe they must be, and
another innovation was practiced that
I believe was not in general usage.
After the suckers were rooted in small
pots they were planted in beds and

made twice the growth they would il^
kept in pots, then lifted and fruited
in 10 and 12-inch pots. I have helped
my father pack for London almost
tons of grand pineapples, each wrap-
ped in tissue paper and tightly packed
in boxes with hay, but those were the
days when at certain seasons they
were worth two dollars per pound and
even more. The Queen and Black
Jamaica were mostly grown. Smooth
Cayenne, perhaps the best of all, was
not so well known then. Black Prince
and Providence were cut as heavy as
eight and nine pounds, but the flavor
is poor, a Queen of four pounds and a
Black Jamaica of three pounds is a
good, fair fruit. In those days the
pineapples that were grown in the-
Azores and Jamaica were not much
larger than an Easter Beurre pear and
not tolerated by anybody. Some years-
ago good gardeners were sent to the
West Indies and the Azores, and their
cultivation made a business. Wi hi
that and rapid transit the fruit now
sent to London and our ports is of
such excellence that the cultivation
of pineapples, once a lucrative indus-
try, is about commercially abandoned.
At the same time a slice of liberal
size from a hot-house Black Jamaica
would induce me to lay down my pen.
and wishing I had it now, I wish you
for the present good night.

BIBBER.
(To he continued.)

Azaleas.

I receive at this time several inquir-
ies about the earliness of Easter stock.
Although it is a threadbare subject,
still it is of great moment to many a
one at this time. When these lines are
before the readers it will be just five
weeks to Easter Saturday, the day we
want everything at its best. Without
moving, manuring, shading, forcing
and retarding it is impossible to get
all your crops in about right.

You can see by this time what aza-
leas will be sufficiently forward and
which of them need a little more heat.
The variety so largely grown. Mme.
Van der Cruyssen, is opening rapidly,
and so is that splendid pink, Memoire
de Louis van Houtte. The ventilators
must be kept open day and night when
possible. What will help retard them
very much is shading, for now is the

season when bright days will come,
welcomed by all, but disastrous to a
crop that j'ou wish to retard. You can
tack up cheese cloth or some such ma-
terial beneath the glass, that will be
shade, but will not lower the tempera-
ture of the house, and I would prefer
a coat of whitewash on the outside
that will lower the temperature as
well as shade. You need not fear that
it will remain on to hurt your plants
that come later. Frost at night and
heavy April showers will remove
much of it. It is much easier to slight-
ly force the backward azaleas than re-
tard the earlier, but both can be done.

Cytisus Lilac.

The same treatment can be given to
cytisus, which with us is too early. If
it is just beginning to show color it is
in plenty of time. Three weeks is
ample time to give to lilac. If givea

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three weeks in a temperature of 60 de-
grees at night, they will be in fu 1
■flower. With us they are particularly
good this year.

Hybrid Perpetual Roses.

If hybrid perpetual roses are dis-
tinctly showing their buds you have
them nicely in hand, and a night tem-
perature of 55 degrees will bring them
about right. A light fumigating is
very necessary. It will certainly not
hurt them before they show color, and
if neglected you will surely be at-
tacked by aphis, for the young tender
growth of H. P. roses is as toothsome
to the green fly as the late banquet at
Chicago was to the rural members.

Bulbous Stock.

Very briefly I will mention that it is
much too early to bring in any bulb-
ous stuff for Easter, but occasionally
very misleading statements ci'eep into
print, and you might be the victim of
misplaced confidence. The weather has
so much to do with bringing this bulb-
ous stuff into flower. If it were planted
in October and November, and ordi-
nary conditions prevailed, it will by
early April be so near its natural
flowering time that but a few days in-
side is sufficient. So I will briefly say
for Dutch hyacinths allow 14 to 18
days: single tulips and Von Sion nar-
cissus, 18 to 20 days, and double tulips,
22 to 24 days.

Lilies.

The Bermuda and Harrisii lilies will
be receiving many an anxious glance
these days. I have repeated several
times and with all the earnestness at
my command. "Be early enough and
have a few days to spare." To be defi-
nite, I would say that if the buds, the
lowest ones which are the earliest, are
two inches long five weeks before
Easter you are safe and they will not
need a forcing temperature, but will
come on in time in a night tempera-
ture of 55 to 60 degrees, which, for a
flowering lily, is almost below the nat-
ural heat they would receive out of
doors during their flowering time. The
longiflorum are late with us. More's
the pity, for they are extra fine in
quality. They have never been cooler
than 60 degrees at night since they
were one inch high, but yet they are
only just showing bud at this time,
and will want at least 70 degrees at
night and 85 degrees daytime to get
them in flower. When once the buds
are above the leaves you can smoke
regularly and mildly. The puncture
of the very small bud by green fly
often ruins it and accounts for that
whorl, twist and burst, which are oft-
en seen. This trouble has nothing to
do with the disease. If you are foolish
enough to retain any of them you will
find that as fast as the plant develops
the new parts are attacked, and the
buds, being the last part of the plant
formed, show the disease last, but it
will get there sure enough and effectu-
ally close up the petals. Throw them
away before they have a chance to
make you ill-tempered or produce mel-
ancholia. Spiraea should not be too
early or it loses its beauty. If show-
ing its flower spikes now, it will be in
plenty of time.

Temperature.

The month we are about to enter
again is a busy and anxious one, and
trying to the temperament, watchful-
ness and ability of the one in charge.
We often have great extremes of tem-
perature in March and in old fashioned
houses, heated with old-fashioned 4-
inch pipes, suffer sadly with overheat-
ed houses on bright days. The tem-
perature may have gone down to 15
degrees below during the night, neces-
sitating hard firing till daylight, and
so when our earth dips to east and we
tiny creatures are blessed with one
more opportunity .to gaze upon that gi-
gantic mass the origin of all heat and
life, which some of our flippant friends
call "old Sol," he is beaming down
upon us with such energy that our
glass-covered structures are away up.
Much of this cannot be prevented, but
much can be helped. The earliest hand
around, and that should not be later
than 6 a. m., can easily see if we are
going to have a bright day, and the
furnace door can be opened, fires made
dead, and just as soon as possible a
small crack of air put on. It's wonder-
ful what a lot of good a little ventila-
tion will do if applied early, and so

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much better for the plants than wait-
ing till 10 o'clock, and when the heat
is suffocating putting on a foot or
more at once. Those who are blessed
with steam, or what is next best, hot
water, with small pipes, are relieved
of this hot 4-inch pipe when least
needed.

Shading.

The construction and aspect of the
house will have much to do with the
need of .shade. In any house where the
sun can strike it, palms will need a
little shade. In a house running north
and south there is scarcely anything
that needs shading at this time, except
the propagating bed. but violets with
a south exposure must be shaded; that
I have seen strong evidence of the
past two weeks, the buds appearing as
good as ever, large and dark, bnt be-
fore being well developed sadly
bleached out. So on went the shade.
Speaking of shade, until we get some
clever and ingenious man to invent
some portable shade to apply when we
need it and dispense with when we
do not, we have no choice but to use
that crude and unsatisfactory method
of whitewash. For a shade to last all
summer, I do not approve of what is
generally known as whitewash, which
is quicklime slaked with water, and
salt added to make it stick. What is
much better, both for light and ap-
pearance, is naphtha and white lead,
adding the lead until you get it the
right thickness, and remember it will
dry thicker than it appears when first
applied. In cases when you want it on
in a hurry, it can be syringed on. but
that is not a satisfactory way and by
applying with a good brush you will
save more in material than will pay
the extra labor.

The Propagating Bench.

I cannot do more than remind you
not to let an inch of your propagating
bench be idle. The whole of this
month you should propagate sufficient-
ly for your spring sales. In the sand
I notice this morning we have sweet
alyssum fof course the double), sen-
ecio, lophospermum, lemon verbena,
sedum for baskets, lobelia, coleus,'
achyranthes, acalyphas, salvias, sweet
stevia for next winter, and a large
portion of the bed is devoted to chrys-
anthemums.

The Hot Bed.

In the way of a reminder there are
many florists who depend upon hot
beds after April first, not only to re-
lieve their overcrowded benches, but
depend upon them to grow several
bedding plants better than they could
in the greenhouse, and this is certain-
ly a fact. So get your material as soon
as you can. It should not be hauled
from the stable and made into a hot
bed. It needs turning over at least
once, and remember that if you can
get your friend, the brewer, to give
you a few loads of refuse hops it is a
most valuable addition to the stable

manure, and when thoroughly decom-
posed is an excellent substitute for
real leaf mould. WM. SCOTT.

PRUNING HYDRANGEAS.

I have quite a lot of hydrangeas in
large tubs and pots for veranda deco-
ration, Otaksa. Thos. Hogg, etc. I
keep them in a cold cellar and prune
them in February, cutting back each
branch to a good large plump bud, and
rub off all remaining buds on the
branch, except two or three of the
largest. Is this proper? Would I get
more and better flowers if I did not
prune at this time, and saved the ter-
minal bud at the end of branch? These
branches are of lust year's growth,
have dropped their leaves and are well
ripened. Would the terminal bud? be
more likely to produce flowers than
the largest buds along the branch?

F. P. L.

"F. P. L." has undoubtedly cut off
many of the buds that would have
given him his finest flowers, the termi-
nal buds usually producing the finest
blooms. The trouble then arises if
you don't prune at all you soon have a
straggling, unwieldy plant; so you
must make a compromise. Shorten
back the longest growth, only leaving
the plant in outline as compact as pos-
sible, and saving as many terminal
buds as you can. Then cut out the
weak growths entirely, but rub off no
buds from side of shoots, as many of
those, as well as the very bottom
growths, will give flowers. W. S.

PRIMULAS.

"Some of my primulas decay at the
surface of the soil. Can you tell me
why? Others of the same varieties
close by grow finely."

We suspect that those decaying
have been in a drip and got overwat-
ered. We saw the result of that by an
accident early this winter. A primrose
does not like dampness at any time.
and although it should never be al-
lowed to get killing dry it likes an
airy, dry house without being too
warm. w. S.

BOTTOM VENTILATORS.

"Are there ventilators which can be
set in greenhouse glass near th?
eaves for extra ventilation? What do
they cost, and where are they to be
purchased, and how are they set in
place?"

I have a faint recollection of seeing
such ventilafon used in a very an-
cient greenhouse. In a new structure,
if desirable, they could be provided
for without any great additional cost,
and could be furnished by any horti-
cultural builder or those supplying
greenhouse material. I scarcely think
it worth while to go into detail of how
to arrange them, because I see none
used in modern greenhouse structures,

nor do I think they are in any way de-
sirable. Side ventilation, which would
have the same effect, is very desira-
ble for many plants, namely, violets,
carnations, a great number of bedding
plants, cool orchids and plants sum-
mered over under glass. If the sides
of your house have two feet of up-
right glass it can be in the shape of
sashes and hinged at top under plate.
If the walls are wood, a continuous
section of it, say one foot broad, cou.d
be hinged; when closed it would be
simply part of the wall; when open it
would be the best of summer venti-
lation, w, g

SWEET PEAS.
From "J. E. B." comes the following:
"My sweet peas died early in Septem-
ber—those in new section of the
ground as well as those in the old
places. My neighbor, who had the
same kind of seed, cut fiowers until
November, as I have always done. The
vines appeared to dry up, but there
was more moisture than usual."

This drying up may have been
caused by more conditions than one.
Sweet peas, if wanted to last through-
out the summer, should have a deep
soil, not too rich in manure, but deep-
ly dug or trenched, that their roots
may not be dWed out in long spells of
dry weather. If sown in a trench or
a slight depression, you can occasion-
ally give them a good soaking, which
will help them greatly. Last August
would certainly dry them up if not
watered. Another cause of their go-
ing off would be allowing them to g>
to seed. If the flowers get verv cheap
and you thought they did not' pav to
pick, they would bear a heavy crop
of seed, and that is more exhausting
than six months of flowering. They
are simply fulfilling the most import-
ant function of all annuals, and are
then ready to die and leave their seed
for reproduction, w. S.

RATS AND MICE.

I note an inquiry for a poison for
lats and mice. The following clean, d:
our place of the pests in quick orde ;

Get some of the old-fashioned black
sulphur matches, now generally called
eight-day matches. Cut oft the black,
ends and put six or seven of these
black tips in some bread that has been
moistened in milk, and roll the bread;
into marbles about the size of c:m-
mon playing marbles. Have six or
seven tips in each marble. Rats s^em
crazy for this poison, and after eating-
one marble they will not live to see
another day. SUBSCRIBER.

We note the inquiry as to how to get
rid of rats and mice. We were troubled
with them last winter and they de-
stroyed a great many flowers. We tried
all sorts of poisons and traps, and the
best results were from equal propor-
tions of corn meal and plaster of par's.
We filled small plant saucers with this
mixture and p'aced them every fifteen

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or twenty feet in the carnation house.
We were soon rid of the rats and mice.
When watering, he careful not to wet
the mixture, as it must be eaten dry
to secure results.

GREENE & UNDERHILL.
Watertown, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

Please tell me the best way to build
a rose house on a lot 00x200 feet, with
a drop of 8 feet in the 200 feet, sloping
toward the south. Give length of sash
bars, height of walls, width of house
and best bench arrangements.

SUBSCRIBER.

I would advise an even span house,
as shown in sketch below. The width

way to attach the names to the design
would be to send them unattached. By
this I mean to advise against fasten-
ing cards to flowers unless requested
by the sender, or in the case of de-
signs coming from military or Are
companies, or from lodges, when it
seems to be expected that a card shall
appear on their contribution.

In this case, the names should have
been neatly and plainly written with
pen and ink on a plain white blank
card of sufficient size to contain them
when placed under each other, the
card then placed in a plain white un-
marked envelope just large enough to
take it in, which should be inclosed in
the package with the flowers, so as to
be readily seen when opened. If the

Section o) Even Spafi Kost House.

being 16 feet 10 inches outside of the
posts, and the length to suit his re-
quirements, say 150 or 200 feet. The
potting shed and boiler cellar will
necessarily be at the south end, that
being the lowest, but if it be placed at
the west side at the south end the ob-
jectionable shade thrown by the shed
will be slight, as it will not develop
until the afternoon. For the heating
I would use thirteen lines of 2-inch
wrought iron pipes, arranged as shown,
and if the house be 200 feet long, a
boiler having a grate surface of seven
square feet, or if the house be only 150
feet lonf, a grate surface of five feet.
HENRY W. GIBBONS.
New York.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

Suggestions on the Use of Cards.

"H. H. C." asks: "What would have
been considered the correct manner of
sending, or attaching to a floral de-
sign the names of the givers, who
were the sister members of a small
reading club to which the deceased
had belonged, and for whose funeral
the design was intended?"

If I had been born near Killarney, I
would perhaps say that the correct

club had a name, and the surv.ving
members all joined in sending the trib-
ute, the name of the club on the card
would have been sufficient, and best.

In our own practice, we furnish and
mark most of the cards we use, and
keep a stock of plain white visiting
cards in two or three sizes, with en-
velopes to match, all of the best qual-
ity we can procure. The card is placed
directly on the flowers, avoiding moist-
ure, and not outside of the folded
waxed paper lining of the box, where
it might be displaced and overlooked
in opening.

When it is necessary to attach a
card to the work, we make a hole in
the upper left-hand corner of the card
with a punch, through which about
half a yard of narrow, plain-edged rib-
bon ("baby ribbon") is drawn, which
may be tied to the handle of a basket,
or to a flower stem at the base of a
cluster, first making a double knot in
the ribbon, about an inch from the
card. If to go on a wreath or similar
design, the ribbon is tied in a double
bow knot, leaving sufficient play for
the card, a piece of stemming wire is
run through the loop and fastened to
a toothpick which is inserted in the

piece as a flower would be, but near
the edge where it will be seen.

If your patron leaves a card to be
sent with flowers, you may send it
even if soiled or unsuitable, without
being considered as lacking in taste
yourself; but do not use ordinary pa-
per instead of a card, do not fasten it
with a piece of wire or white cotton
cord, and do not use your business
card, for lack of a blank one, nor i.i-
close it with a proper card, thinking
this enterprise; and do not send the
card in your business envelope, or you
may be taken for a "crape-puller," a
reputation which I trust will never be
given deservedly to any subscriber to
The Review. W. T. BELL.

COELOGYNE CRISTATA.

C. Cristata. when well grown, is,
without exception, the most handsome
species in this genus, and just now
should be conspicuously in flower, and
if kept in a cool, dry atmosphere th ?
flowers will retain their beauty fcr a
considerable time. The plant will not
be injured should it not receive any
water while the flowers last, but pre-
vious to the opening of the flowers
and after they are cut, just sufficient
moisture to keep the pseudo-bulbs
from shriveling will be all that is nec-
essary.

After the flowers are cut is a good
time to attend to any top dressing or
repotting that may be necessary. A
compost of peat filler and sphagnum
moss suits this species. It may b5
grown in a hanging basket, but shal-
low pans with good drainage are pref-
erable. If grown in the latter way th5
plants should be raised upon a moder-
ate sized cone above the rim of the
pan, and firmly fixed down with
barbed wooden pegs.

Water sparingly until the plant has
a good hold of the compost, when it
enjoys a copious supply of water and
frequent applications of liqu'd ma-
nure, which should be continued until
the new bulbs are finished, when
water should be withheld to the point
advised above. When growing this
species does not require a high tem-
perature; 60 degrees will suit it, and
10 degrees lower when resting.

J. ROBERTSON.

CANNAS.

"How should cannas be divided?"
The old clumps of roots, if properly
cared for during the winter, can be
cut up into several heads or eyes,
which are easily detected. One eye,
with root a few inches long, is suf-
ficient to make a good plant. Divide
at once. You can pot each in a 4-inch
pot, or place a number of them in a flat
close together in 3 or 4 inches of sand
or light soil. Place the flat on your
hot water pipes, and when they have
made a leaf growth of 6 inches, place
in 4 or 5-inch pots and give them a
light bench. W. S.

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CHICAGO.

Club Meeting.

At the last meeting of tlio Florist
Club the carnation convention com-
mittee made the very gratifying report
that after paying all bills they would
have a surplus, and that the con-
trilnitors to the fund would receive
liack aliout 25 per cent of their con-
tiibutions. The committee was ac-
corded a warm vote of thanks for the
able manner in which its work had
l)een conducted. Two new members
were added to the roll.

Mr. J. T. Anthony read a paper on
marketing cut flowers, in which he
emphasized the importance of grading
ill! flowers sent to market, and point-
ing out wherein this was to the direct
advantage of the grower. He indorsed
the views expressed in Mr. Kennicott's
essay as regards bunching carnations.

In the discussion that followed Mr.
Slollery held that it would not be long
before carnation flowers would not be
bunched for market, but would be
shipped in layers, as in the case of
fine roses.

The next meeting of the club, March
II), will be "Rose and Violet Night."
'I'he essayists have not yet been se-
lected, but these two important sub-
jects will undoubtedly be thoroughly
discussed.

The Market.

There is a much better supply in the
market, and though the deinand is
keeping up very well in view of the
beginning of Lent, prices have dropped.
In roses the teas range from $4 to ?7,
and only a few of the very extra grade
bring as high as $S. In carnations, or-
dinary flowers range from $1.25 to $2,
while extra grade sell up to as high
as $6. Some fine Daybreaks bring $4,
while the highest grade of Mrs. Bradt
go as high as ?S. But the great bulk
of the stock goes at the lower figures.
Whites of good quality rarely go be-
low $2, and white seems none too
plenty. In bulbous stock there is an
immense supply, and of some sorts
there is a decided glut, especially in
tulips of ordinary grade.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting
from 200 to 600 Harrisii per day, and
find sale for all. They report good
demand for Harrisii all through this
season, the price having never dropped
below $S per 100. They are already re-
ceiving inquiries for Easter. They are
also cutting large quantities of valley
of extra quality. Price is now $3 a
hundred.

Kennicott Bros. Co. report a big in-
crease in supply and a surplus in many
lines, especially in bulbous stock.

E. H, Hunt notes a swelling of the
supply beyond that of the demand.
His weekly report will be found else-
where in this issue.

W. E, Lynch is receiving more stock,
but demand is fair at the reduced
prices.

Winter & Glover report about the
same, and with confidence that trade
during the Lenten season will this
year show the usual annual increase.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson
find the supply decidedly ample, but
report sales good with the lower prices
to move the stock.

E. C. Amling, Rogers Park Floral
Co. and A, L. Randall make about the
same report. The general feeling is
that business during Lent will be bet-
ter than the same season last year, the
shipping orders holding up very well
so far.

The slump in prices the latter part
of last week well illustrates the sud-
den variations to which the cut fiower
market is subject, and fully warrants
the legend, "subject to change with-
out notice," that appears on the price-
lists of the wholesalers.

Death of A. H. Saxon.

We much regret to have to record
the death of Alfred H. Saxon at his
home in Downer's Grove, Feb. 25, of
consumption. Mr. Saxon has been in
poor health for several years, and
made a heroic attempt to carry on his
business in the face of many difficul-
ties. He was laid at rest last Sun-
day, the funeral being in charge of the
Order of Woodmen, of whicli he was
a member. He leaves a widow and sev-
eral small children. It is probable that
Mrs. Saxon will not attempt to con-
tinue the business, and we are request-
ed by a friend to ask florists looking
for a business opening to consider this
establishment. The greenhouses and
contents are in excellent order.

Various Items.

Bassett & Washburn are growing
this year 40,000 bulbs of Lilium Har-
risii, from which they will cut over
100,000 flowers.

Henry Fritz, formerly gardener for
H. N. Higinbotham, at Joliet, was
killed in a cable car accident in this
city on Feb. 23, and was buried by the
Knights of Pythias, of which he was
a member,

Henry and George Klehm have been
visiting St. Louis for the last few
weeks.

Last Saturday there was on view at
Kennicott Bros. Co.'s establishment a
vase of carnations from Mr. F. Dorner,
Lafayette, Ind., and among them were
several blooms, half red and half
striped on white, lal)eled "Kennicott's
Mongrel," evidently in allusion to that
gentlemen's use of the term "mon-
grel" in his essay at the carnation con-
vention. It was a large, handsome
flower, evidently a sport from Mrs.
Bradt, and Mr. Kennicott said that he
would undertake to find sale for these
parti-colored blooms quicker than for
the striped form. He said he would
"father the mongrel." The vase also
included five blooms of White Cloud
and Gold Nugget, and it was notice-
able that the last named was in
as good form the following Monday
afternoon as when first received, show-
it to be a fine keeper.

Mr. G. H. Peiser, of Kennicott's, has
returned from his southern trip.

Echoes of the banquet to the Car-
nation Society are still heard. "It was
a great event," is the general verdict.

Mr. J. A. Evans, of Challenge 'Venti-
lator, Ind., remained after the con-
vention and called on his friends in
the trade.

Mr. C. W. Ward, of Queens, N, Y.,
also made quite a stay. He visited
Hinsdale, and was much impressed
with the immense establishment of
Bassett & Washburn.

A. Lange, successor to Harms &
Lange, has removed to 163 State street,
where he has an excellent location.

It is rumored that plans are being
made for a new greenhouse plant of
tremendous proportions, of which
Charles A, Neuner, formerly of Louis-
ville, Ky., will be manager. Accord-
ing to the report, the range will con-
tain sixty large houses. A local cap-
italist is said to be back of the enter-
prise.

At the next meeting of the Florist
Club Mr. Fred Hills will read a paper
on "How to Grow Tea Roses for
Profit."

BUFFALO.

Trade Fine.
About the best way to get a correct
version of the state of trade is to in-
quire of our wholesale men, "How is
business?" They are in touch with
the general pulse of the retail busi-
ness better than any individual, and
Mr. Pickleman says that the demand is
good. Mr. Kasting replies to our
query that trade is fine, with a good
demand for all good flowers, and ship-
ping trade never better. Lent arrives
without any comment. Large parties
are certainly non-existent, but the
general trade is little affected by this
pious period.

A Bargain Day.

There was a little tilt down the
street a few days ago between two
well known and enterprising florists.
It was the occasion of both making
a "bargain day on daffies." They kept
reducing the price, but kept up the
quality of flowers, which with both
was most excellent, till they both fell
exhausted into the arms of their sten-
ographers, and the public had received
"daffies" at about the cost of the
bulbs. There never was at this sea-
son a finer lot of flowers and
plants offered for sale; everything in
abundance and of finest quality.
When you have a lot of stock and
don't have to skirmish round to fill
orders, you are apt to think business
is not what it should be. The fact is,
business is quite fair, with supply in
abundance.

The building of the extensive range
of houses at the Botanic Gardens is
still in abeyance, the contract not yet
being finally let. This is a pity, as we
had hoped to see this grand range
completed the coming summer. Thank
goodness, the sinews of building are
all ready when the contract is let.

Mr. McMillan Leaves for New Jersey.

Mr. William McMillan, our widely
known and much respected late park

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superintendent, has settled negotia-
tions with the Essex County, New Jer-
sey, park commissioners, to superin-
tend the construction of their elal)-
orate and extensively projected park.
The area of the park, without the ap-
proaches, covers 2 600 acres, and sur-
rounds the "three Oranges." Mr. Mc-
Millan begins his duties at once.
His call was very sudden, but he did
not get away fast enough to escape a
farewell reception by his many friends
in the city. A very handsome gold
watch was landed into his vest pocket.
But that, I believe, would not afford
him so much pleasure as the many
warm expressions of regret at his de-
parture and wishes for his long life,
happiness and prosperity, Essex
County is to be congratulated on hav-
ing secured the able and honest abil-
ity of Mr. McMillan. W. S.

NEW YORK.

Dinner of Florists' Club.

Last Saturday evenin.i; will long be
remembered by all who attended the
eleventh annual dinner of the New
York Florists' Club, as one of 'he good
things oratorically, gastronomic.iH.v
and floraliy. In a word, it was a suc-
cess, observed from any point, and will
act as a milestone in the era of the
club's history to be long remembered,
and honor is due to all and congratu-
lations should be mutual.

Mr. Patrick O'Mara, who acted as
toastmaster. proved that the reports
from the provinces had not been over-
exaggerated, and that as a "composite"
of all that goes to make a good toast-
master, he is in fact "the beau ideal."

The tables were weighted down with
the choicest of flowers, thanks to the
contributors and the committee on
the whole. Mr. Lawrence Hafner's af-
fability proved an important factor in
securing contributions from the fol-
lowing gentlemen:

President Plumb contributed hand-
some vases of Bridesmaid roses, fancy
carnations and lilies, and Siebrecht &
Son sent some handsome leaves of Cy-
cas circinalis. also palms, Dendrobium
Wardianum: ,John N. May. carnation,
Lily Dean, and his beautiful new rose.
Miss Clara Watson; W. A. Manda, a
well furnished pan of Adiantum Far-
leyense; John Young, center pieces of
Beauties and mignonette, very rich;
Ernst Asmus, purple and white lilac
and lily of the valley; Julius Roehrs,
lily of the valley and cut orchid flow-
ers: Rudolph Asmus, pretty vases of
daffodil "Golden Spur;" J. M. Keller,
flowers of Dendrobium Phal.\enupsis
Schroderiana and Cattleya Trianae:
Frank MacMahon, grand vase of
Bridesmaid roses; Frank M. Niquet.
his carnation, Maud Adams; John H.
Taylor, the beautiful new rose. Dean
Hole, which lights up prettily at night;
Charles Pesenecker & Son, pretty vases
of carnation William Scott.

All the allied trade was well repre-
sented and the following visitors were
among the seventy gentlemen present:

Prof. Smith, New Brunswick. N, J.;
Dr. L. N. Britton, of the botanic gar-
dens. New York city; W. N. Rudd.
editor of the American Florist, Chi-
cago; J. Donahue. Lenox, Mass.; W. G.
Gomersall. F'oughkeepsie. and .•^. Her-
rington. Madison.

A word of praise to the indefatigable
committee on arrangement — Chairman
Chas. Weathered, John H. Taylor and
Ernst Asmus — whose untiring efforts
were the primary cause of the unquali-
fied success. Mr. John Young, the gen-
ial secretary, should also be coupled
with the above. "He saw his duty and
he done it."

President Plumb, rising to welcome
all present to their eleventh annual
gathering, and to introduce the master
of after ceremonies, said they had ar-
rived at the point where the feast of
reason and the flow of soul was in
order, but he presumed it was neces-
sary he should say something first
about club matters. Of the past we
all know well — its successes and re-
verses: but let us look forward and con-
sider a future for the club which shall
be all success. The members and of-
cers have worked earnestly to insure
this in the present year. We have al-
ready elected twelve new members:
we have fourteen names to l)e acted
on at the next meeting, and ten others
are knocking for admittance. We
have all to put our shoulder to the
wheel, and I hope we will keep it
there. We shall find lots of ruts in
the road, but if we all push together
we are bound to succeed. Let us en-
deavor to keep up the earnest work of
this year and we shall, if we all try
earnestly, accomplish all we have to
do, looking forward to the getting of
a home that belongs to the club. I
now have the pleasure to introduce to
you one whom we all know and respect
and love, whose qualifications as toast-
master are known to all. who besides
is an earnest worker and friend of our
beloved club — Mr. Patrick O'Mara.

Mr. O'Mara spoke as follows:

"The speech I intended to make I
must ask leave to print, as there are
so many letters of regret to be read.
In selecting me for toastmaster, the
president has got right into one of the
ruts he said we wanted to get out of.
The following societies and gentlemen
sent letters of regret — some humor-
ous, some pathetic, all regretful, with
the exception of one signed "Aspidio-
tus Perniciosus," from San Jose.
This entomological friend said he pre-
ferred to associate with the nursery-
men and to dine off the fruits of his
native habitat.

The list follows: The Baltimore
Florists' Club, the Chicago Florists'
Club, the Philadelphia Florists' Club,
the Boston Florists' and Gardeners'
Club, the Buffalo Florists' Club, the
Dutchess County Horticultural So-
sciety, the American Carnation Soci-
ety, Richard E. Connell, Poughkeepsie,
N. Y. ; John Westcott, Edwin Lonsdale,
W. K. Harris. D. D. L. Farson. Phila-
delphia; Prof. Byron D. Halsted,
New Brunswick, N, J.; George Salt-

ford, Rhinebeck, N. Y.; Franklin A.
Whealan, Mount Vernon, Va. ; Edward
Hatch. Boston; George W. Anderson,
Milton, Mass, and Charles R. Russell,
Lenox, Mass.

Mr. O'Mara then informed the gen-
tlemen present that he had a topical
poem by the Brooklyn bard. J. Austin
Shaw. and. striking a pose fitting the
occasion, he wafted to his hearers the
following:

It seemed Id me long years li.'id passed

away.
My spirit, fn ed from earth's encumber-

iriK clay.
Mounted on wings, beyond the azure sk.v.
And Uirougli the universe began to fly.

Mv mis.sion 'twas "to seek and find the

" lost:"
And to locate them all. at any cost.
The New York Florist Club had gone

astray.
,An<l where they'd lit, no mortal man
could say.

1 Hew now iiorth. now south, now east,

now west,
Liut iiowht re found the star whereon

they I'est:
I si-arelied the hea\*enl\' regions, far ai]d

near;
N'ot one. for all my searching, did appear I

.■\r.(l tliough it's not a proper thing to tell,
1 couldn't lind a trace of them in— well,
At an.v rate. I gave up in despair.
1 I'ound no shadow of "em anywhere;

And as I swiftly Hew hack, sad. belated,

1 fully thought the lot annihilated.

But. all at once, as we approached the-

planet,
t saiil to llanv Bunvard; "Harrv, can

it

Be possible they lit upon the moon?"
Said he: "Let's visit that dead planet

soon!
At least, it was dead back in '9S!"
Said 1: "Let's go at once— I cannot

wait!"

Astronomers ha\e lied — the moon's not

dead!
In autumn, dost you know, it's always

red ?
The secret's out! They paint it up and

down
As on old earth they used to "paint the

town. "

Harry was fat. and weary from his fly.
And didn't seem to want to farther try;
But 1 suggested, if we found 'em there.
There would be women angels, I could
swear.

This thought so many happy memories

waked
That Harry flew so fast the heavens

quaked.
As we hustled, lightning-like, through

space,
I lost some feathers trying to keep pace.

And I was— truer word was never spo-
ken—

i.ucky to get there with my wings un-
broken.

However, sirs, we got there— he and I—

And solved the greatest mystery of the
sky.

Dead? I guess not. The moon was full

that night.
And every soul upon it. too! That's right.
And palaces and flowers and buildings

tall—
The New York Florist Club, sir, owned

'em all.
In fact. I found no spirit there was

worth
Unless he'd joined the club while on the

earth.

Well! 'Twas a royal welcome, cheering

grand.
Which greeted us as we began to land;

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Before Taking.
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB.

And such a time as we put in up yonder
fn that fair moon, beyond the clouds and
thimder.

The story it would take too long to tell:
Some othi-r time, perhaps, if all is well.
How Harry sought in vain for angels

fair.
Because, you know, there are no women

there.

What were the boys all doing, did you

say?
Well, doing always something, anyway.
Our old friend Plumb was president a

while.
And ruhd his empire with the same old

smile.

And always eloquent, with pen and

tongue.
His secretary still was good John Young.
A verdant vale was changed from a Sa-
hara,
By rampant, energetic P.at O'Mara.

All up and down the sweetly scented

way
The roses bloomed for genial John N.

May;
And seldom is an orchid forest grander
Than one I saw in charge of Mr. Manda.

The orange groves! Tou know the dear

old "feller"
Who has sole charge. Who else but Papa

Zeller?
Who for that wondrous stretch of palm

land cares?
That jovial spirit must be Julius Roehrs.

Azaleas brilliant glow with wondrous
light,

And flowering say of Keller, "He's all
right!"

Carnations sweet, how gloriously pro-
fuse!

I guess you know the brothers Daille-
douze.

But there time flies. I cannot name them

all.
Not one is missing— Allen, Asmus, Small,
Names known to fame, Bennett and

Childs and Dean —
The grandest galaxy I've ever seen!

Here's De La Mare and Siebrecht, Dres-

sel, Don —
No whiter souls did e'er the .sun shine on!
Ksler and Falconer and Robert Gray
Salute them as they pass in bright array.

Hitchings and Henderson and Krick and

Joosten,
How little need for men like these our

boostin',
Jansen and Kelsey— surely of these we'll

sing;
Lonsdale and Lang and Koffman Smilax

King.

McConnell and iMcGowan and McMahon,
McDonald, too— and match them if you

can,
Millang and Morris, Pierson and David

Mellis:
Did ever such fruit grow on an earthly

trellis?

Sutton and Schultheis, Rath and Louie

Smutz,
I wonder if they ever shoot the chutes?
Elliott and Sheridan, and J. H. Troy,
And Brother Stewart, the brave Boston
boy!

No end of them— you see they're passing
still:

Ward and Suvdam, Weber and Under-
bill,

Weir. White and Wallace— all of them
far from dead:

Young. Leahy, Taylor, Charley Weath-
ered.

Some day I'll tell you all about the rest.
They're all well settled there, among the

blest.
And strange but true! grand harmony

prevails
And friendship reigns! (This is no fairy

tale.)

Introducing the toast. "Our Night,"
Mr. O'Mara paid a deserved tribute,
saying: "One of the first to put his
hand to the plow, and one of the last
■who will take his hand from it; al-
ways ready at the call of duty, pre-
siding officer for a time, one of the
brightest stars we have; a grower, a
man and a gentleman. I will call upon
Mr. J. H. Taylor," who in reply said,
among other things;

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After Taking.
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB.

"On this, our night, the grower, re-
tailer and florist join, meeting only
to drop all matters of barter and dis-
cussion, and to enjoy an evening
when you meet men you have not seen
possibly since the previous dinner —
guests you hear of or have read about,
gentlemen from other states. We wel-
come them here on our night. We
have had many reunions in this room,
but the magnificent display of flow-
ers on this occasion surpasses any-
thing we have previously had. In this
we show to our guests and ourselves
the advancement horticulture is mak-
ing in this country. It is so rapid a
man has all he can do to keep pace
with it. Mr. John Thorpe, at one of
our recent dinners here, stated that we
would see carnations four inches in
diameter, though few thought so
then. Mr. Thorpe is one of our emi-
nent horticulturists, who looks far
into the future. We have carnations
here to-night that measure three and
one-half inches, and we have seen car-
nations that would measure more than
that."

The "S. A. F. A. O. H." was re-
sponded to by Mr. W. A. Manda, who
said he was proud to belong to that
body, and was trying to do all he

could for its advancement. He would
have preferred that the subject had
been assigned to some of the society's
founders, who have been at the helm
and who are working to-day with the
same energy. It was owing to that
society that scores of minor societies
have been established, our own in-
cluded, which we should bear in mind,
and while working for the interests of
our own, should still do all we can to
further the national society.

Proposing "The Experiment Sta-
tions," Mr. O'Mara said: "What the
lighthouse is to the mariner, what our
policemen and firemen are to our citi-
zens in protection against possible
danger, so it may be said the experi-
ment stations are to the florist and
nurseryman. The men who delve into
the mysteries of nature, for which we
have not the time nor the ability — we
look to them for advice and counsel
when we meet foes or cannot discover
the nature of the diseases attacking
our plants. A gentleman who stands
foremost in the ranks of his profession,
an entomologist, is Prof. J. B. Smith,
of New Brunswick, N. J."

Prof. Smith, replying, said that a
few years ago it would have been a
questionable compliment to have been

asked to reply as an entomologist, as
such an individual was supposed to
be afflicted with a malady, not, per-
haps, very dangerous, but of a simple
nature and of a character that one was
supposed not to pay much attention to
anything such a one said. It is not
many years since an action was
brought to set aside the will of Lady
Greenville, who was said to have been
insane at the time of making it, and
the greatest proof adduced was her
possession of a collection of insects
and her interest in entomology. Even
at the present time they were sup-
posed to be afflicted somewhere, or to
have a maggot loose, and were called
bugologists by some. A popular im-
pression has got about that an ento-
mologist is .something appertaining to
the individual, hence the term of
praise, "There are no flies on him."
In many states every package of
plants has got to bear a certificate
that they are free from all scale, and
the certificate has to be given by an
entomologist, who therefore becomes
important, and gets an invitation to
a good dinner. It is coming to be a
serious matter, this practice of making
laws to cover possible and impossible
things. If there is anything wrong in

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1S9S.

the_biJdy_-P_oIitic, there is a law for- it.
If an insect becomes troubltsome. ihe e
is a law against it. Talk about the
fetich again — the worship of a certi-
ficate is worse than anything in the
past, and after all the certificate means
absolutely nothing. The law requires
a certificate that the stock is free. The
entomologist, if a lunatic, is no fool.
He knows he cannot make a statement
of that definite kind. He says he has
found no indication of these things.
That certificate really says nothii^g.
but it will carry stock into any state in
the union, and it leaves loop holes for
insects to crawl through. The diffi-
culty has been depending too much on
official documents. Illustrating this
with a story of one of his colleagues,
who. during a rigid quarantine en-
forced in some of the southern states,
passed it with the aid of an official
looking document which was not a
health certificate, but just a letter from
the Smithsonian Institution acknowl-
edging the receipt of some botanical
specimens and indorsed with several
illegible signatures. He believed the
province of e.xperiment stations was
to educate the people to the point of
protecting themselves, not to rely upon
law. The law cannot prove a substi-
tute for that continual care and e.x-
amination which enables a man to
make a success of his calling. It dees
seem absurd that man, who has con-
quered large animals when they threat-
ened his existence, has waged success-
ful war, with microscopic aid,
against bacteria and micro-organ-
isms, shouhl resort to legislation
against things like scale. We want
knowledge and education. Our work
is along those lines, and tends to bene-
fit all plant growers.

"Our Sister Societies— May They
Live Long and Prosper," was ably re-
sponded to by Mr. W. N. Rudd.'wfeo
said there are two kinds of honesty,
congenital and acquired, and as lie
was afflicted with both, with the sub-
ject allotted him he was bound to
make a comparison, which he proceed-
ed to do in amusing details, but sum-
marized his remarks finally in the as-
sertion that in comparison with the
New York ITorists' Club other socie-
ties were "not in it."

"The Botanic Gardens of America"
was coupled with the name of Dr. N.
L. Britton, who pointed out our
shortcomings in this branch of hor-
ticulture and briefly reviewed past at-
tempts to establish an institution
worthy of the country. In September
of last year, however, this project so
long cherished took substantial form
by the securing of an appropriation
to erect the first building, a botanical '
museum, and a range of greenhouses,
covering about two acres. It would
take years to carry out their plans,
but he thought when the time came for
the managers to make known their
wants to the florists' clubs and sister
societies, a prompt response would be
made. Many things likely to be use-
ful to them the florists threw away.

and -it would- certainly take -a great
many plants to stock their houses.

"Our Club and Its Effect Upon So-
ciety" gave Mr. C. B. Weathered the
chance to spread himself as he had
long desired. He had been toastmaster
on so many occasions, but now at last
came the opportunity sought for yeais.
He presented the subject in three as-
pects— the sordid, the educational or
art, and the social side. He lately
saw published his very ideal, which
took out of his mind altogether the
sordid florist in regard to copyright-
ing our papers. \Ve are taken to task
for it. and told the days of locking up
the potting shed and propagating
house are gone. We are to interest and
educate the public at any cost. It may
be wiien you have a beautiful seedling
rose, carnation, or anything else, in
your whole souled way you will say to
others, "Help yourselves: I am not
sordid." \Vhat man of his ability
wishes to write to the papers whole
columns, and ask for his pittance per
column? And that is my ideal — to
sink all meanness and elevate our-
selves. The horticultural press will
not in that high ideal want copy all to
themselves. They will let the other
papers know ail about it. Now. as to
the educational or art side. I remem-
ber well several years ago when the
New York Florists' Club gave their
flrst e.xhiliition in the Lenox Lyceum.
I put on my dress suit to help take the
money, but nobody came in. But
where the club has shown more for
the society side, and which has acted
more than the reform notice of the
past government has been in handing
out those plants to the poor little tots
from the tenement houses in the slums
of New York. As to the social side,
can anyone believe the dinners we
have given, that there could not be a
semblance of love shown among mem-
bers in this and other clubs? These
dinners have brought us closer and
nearer together.

"The Grower" was coupled with the
name of Mr. J. N. May, but owing to
the lateness of the hour he had taken
a train.

"The Wholesalers" was replied to
musically with "A Hot Time," and the
company was asked to interpret it as
they pleased. Mr. Brogan also made
a few remarks, and concluded with
calling a toast to the brave fellows
who went down on the Maine.

"The Horticultural Press" was
vouched for by Mr. A. Wallace, who
maintained that legitimate criticism
was a very essential function of it
when matters calling for criticism
arose. They had been accused of a
lack of dignity, but the press was a
part of the trade, and in the trade
there was a dignity that no criticism
could take away. He. however, was
no speaker, and would rather sing a
song. The call was unanimous, and
he responded with a fine rendering in
dialect.

"The Nurserymen" found the best
exponent in Mr. F. W. Kelsey, and

"The Retailers" in Mr. Theodore
Lang.

"Seeds, the Foundation of all
Wealth," was responded to by Mr.
R. W. Clucas, who said they were a
growing source of wealth to the
United States, for whereas thirty years
ago one of the largest seed houses in
New York imported 90 per cent of
their entire output, they did not at the
present time import more than 5 per
cent, and the day was coming when
we would be larger exporters than im-
porters.

"Private Gardeners" w-as given to
Mr. A. Herrington, who remarked on
the appropriateness of the toast, in-
asmuch as all the best florists gradu-
ated in the school of private gardens,
and it appears that all the best private
gardeners eventually went into the
trade. He appealed for more unity and
more harmony than was apparent
around New York, with its separate
Florists' Club and Gardeners' Socie-
ties, and would like to see all work-
ing together for mutual good on one
common ground.

"The Amateur" was responded to
by Mr. Fred H. P. Imbert, Woodbridge,
New Y'ork.

The usual vote of thanks to the
toastmaster and committee, and the
singing of "Auld Lang Syne," closed
an evening long to be remembered by
all present.

Flash Lights.

It was indeed a "hummer."

There was "a hot time in the old
town."

'^ The speeches were as flowery as the
decorations and as piquant as the din-
ner.

President Plunil) was wreathed in
smiles and the "bridesmaids" looked
beautiful.

Everything Toastmaster O'Mara said
was "Pat"— but he forgot to deliver his
address.

Secretary Y^oung did not make any
stenographic notes, but he had his
typewriter in the next room, which ac-
counted for his spasmodic absences.

Our Charley was right after the "hor-
ticultural hypocrites," but let the
galled jade wince; our withers are un-
touched.

Prof. Smith's speech was the bril-
liant setting in the galaxy of speeches.

Auctioneer Cleary was piqued be-
cause he was not called on to make a
speech. Never mind, John; you'll have
lots of chances this spring.

The wholesalers should have
brought a phonograph or hand organ
to reply. The orchestra didn't do them
justice.

We missed our Philadelphia, Boston
and Buffalo friends; but the letters of
regret were brim full of wit and hu-
mor; they were gems of the first wa-
ter.

The members of the club are under
great obligations to the arrangement
committee. Weathered, Taylor and As-
mus. Here's to ye. They will un-
doubtedly apologize for the wine being
so old.

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Lawrence Hafner was the square j
man for the square hole. He has not
forgotten his old tricks.

The men with claw-hammer coats
thought they were the only roses on
the bush.

The married men went home early.

All hands satisfied I Aiild lang syne!
Lights out.

Market Growers' Association.

There were nearly fifty growers pres-
ent at the regular meeting of the New
York Market Growers' Association,
held at Leach's restaurant. Tuesday
evening, the most successful in the as-
sociation's history. The president, P.
Lehriig, begged to be excused on ac-
count of his recent illness and John
Birnie was elected president pro tem.
After the minutes had been re^d the
following new members were elected:
Chas. Zerambo. Aug. Menne, J. Rierc-
kert. of New Durham, N. J.; J. T.
Shupp, G. Brown, of West Hoboken,
N. J.; A, Bartsch, Union Hill, N. ,1..
M. Garreau, Jersey City: F. H. Ilalli-
day. North Bergen, N. J.: C. Johnson,
Newark, N. J.: Louis Schmutz, F. Man-
ker, of Flatbush, L. L

Patrick O'JIara, the chairman of the
legislation committee, reported that
he and Mr. Steinhoff had visited Tren-
ton, and had succeeded in having an
amendment added to the Sklrm bill,
exempting florists' plants, flowers, cut-
tings, scions and buds, which had ev-
ery chance of passing and being signed
by the governor; had also visited Al-
liany, with the same result. Several
more growers expressed a wish to take
stands, which now makes a total of
twenty-seven taken. Considerable dis-
cussion took place as to the manner tf
allotment, and it was agreed to decide
by ballot, and to engage the stands for
March 26: also to call a special meet-
ing to make final arrangements on
March 15, preparatory to opening the
season.

The horticultural section of the
American Institute will hold an exhi-
loition of novelties and specialties in
carnations, and Dr. L. N. Britton v.'ill
•deliver an illustrated lecture on leaves
and flowers in the evening.

Our Special Wholesale Report.

There was a fairly active market
Monday, succeeded by a period of quiet
•which lasted the l)alance of the week.
There is an ample supply of every-
thing except carnations, and for a
couple of days shipments were lighter
than at any time during the season.
The indications are, though, that there
will be quite enough to supply the us-
ual demand if we continue to get more
bright weather. The price has held
firm.

Roses are sufficiently plentiful to be
affected in price, which has fallen
away 2-5 to 30 per cent. There is a
miserable lot of Beauties coming into
the market. The average quality is as
poor as I remember seeing at any time.
Retailers take but little interest in
them on that account.

Harrisii are at a discount. Tulips

and daffodils are selling better. Vio-
lets receive a fair amount of attention.
They begin to show signs of wear.

For average prices, see market re-
port.

Various Notes.

Recent visitors were: Mr, W. R.
Smith, of the botanic gardens, Wash-
ington, on his return from Boston,
' where he had been to deliver a lecture
on "Street Trees" before the Ma.^sa-
chusetts Horticultural Society: Alfred
Salter, Rochester, N. Y. ; "Alf" is look-
mg the picture of health and prosper-
ity: W. N. Rudd. Chicago, 111.

The Holland bulb men are meetiig
with adversity this year; two had nar-
row escapes on the Veendam. Now I
hear three or more were on the steam-
ship La Champagne, though luckily all
are safe at this writing and on their
way from Halifax, where the boat was
towed.

Mr. Frank Niquet has received a let-
ter from Mif.s Maud Adams, thanking
him for the courtesy of naming his
carnation after her and giving him
permission to do so.

Mr. Michael A. Hart, the well-known
wholesaler, is moving into the .-tore
recently occupied by H. A. Hoffman.

PHILADELPHIA.

Market Resume.

Business was brisk during the past
week. The dancing class on Monday,
the Mardi Gras dance, and several
other balls on Tuesday, together with
the usual pre-Lenten rush, clearing up
nearly all available flowers by Ash
Wednesday. The demand nearly
equaled the supply during the remain-
ing four days, except in the case of
violets, which are offered on the street
at almost any price. Good roses re-
main firm in price at about the figures
quoted two weeks ago. Carnations are
a trifle higher, that is. there are liiore
blooms sold at $2 and $2. .50 per 100,
and even the flowers that Tiave bursted
calyces frequently bring $1.50. Tulips
and daffodils have sold better than two
weeks ago, but the general opinion
seems to be that the popularity of bulb-
ous stock is still on the decline. Val-
ley is selling slowly.

What little swainsona is grown
seems to sell freely, though not at high
prices. It can be made profitable by
cutting with the short stems the lower
blooms which open first, leaving the
long stems until the end blooms open.
These short-stemmed flowers are very
efficacious in bouquets or designs.

Should the present moderately cold
"weather continue, preventing over ex-
cess of production, it is quite possible
that we may have another week of
brisk business.

Ladies' Night at Florists' Club.

The most important event of the
week was the ladies' evening at the
Florists' club on Washington's birth-
day. The' evening was a great success.

The ladies came in sufficient numbers
to make it clear that they appreciated
the club's invitation. So well did the
affair go off that I feel sure Mrs. Craig
will no longer say that "men have all
the good times." Everybody was there
— one great man came with his attrac-
tive daughters: the son of another
great man came with somebody else's
daughters, also most attractive: and
the way the ladies entered into the
spirit of the thing and played shuffle-
boards and ten-pins was delightful in-
deed. Even the sturdiest member of
the team could only smile with pleas-
ure when some fair bowler gracefully
lobbed the ball on his beloved alley.
Then there was Mr. Butler, who In-
sisted that the youth of the present day
don't know how to enjoy themselves,
and proceeded to teach them with a
vigor that was most surprising. Alto-
gether, ladies' night was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.

Notes.

The competition in store window
decoration is fast and furious. One
window in pale blue ribbon with yel-
low daisies and another with violet
ribbon and double violets, were ar-
ranged the past week. The ribbon is
not accidentally mentioned first.

Robert Craig has taken his son, W.
P. Craig, into partnership under the
firm name of Robert Craig & Son.
Meritorious new plants are to be their
specialty.

Edward Reid reports a brisk demand
for fine carnations.

Henry F. Michell reports an increase
in the sale of seeds over this time last
year.

The members of the club greatly ap-
preciated the invitation of the New
York F'lorists' Club to their dinner at
the Arena. J. W. Y.

TORONTO.

Horticultural Society.

The Horticultural Society on Tues-
day next will continue its discussion
of last meeting on "Seasonable Seed
Sowing," and Mr. Ross, the president,
will also dilate on the cultivation and
beauties of various hardy climbers. The
meeting, however, takes place on the
evening of the day of the provincial
general elections, and as the returns
will be coming in during the evening,
it is an interesting speculation as to
whether politics or horticulture will
be the greatest attraction.

Trade Conditions.

Of course we are all clothed in sack-
cloth now, and have a liberal sprink-
ling of ashes every morning (when we
shake out the furnace). It seems a
great hindrance to business that we
should be so constituted as to make it
necessary for our good to abstain from
all frivolities during this season. How-
ever, if we had no Lent, perhaps we
should have no Easter, so tbn* after all
a change might not be advisable.

The cut flower trade has fallen off

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this last week, though there is still
something doing— just about enongh to
keep Ijotly and soul together on a fare
of salt fish and porridge.

The seedsmen are beginning to feel
that spring is drawing near, and they
'say that indications are good for a
rushing season later on; in fact, indi-
cations are good for a big trade all
round this spring. E.

ST. LOUIS.

Business Continues Good.

Business is still very good with most
of our florists, considering that this is
the first week of Lent. There seems to
be plenty of funeral work, and white
stuff had the call the past week. This
special line will be about the most ac-
tive part of the business from now on.

Prices.

Stock is coming in better, and prices
are still away up on really first-class
stock. For the past week thev were as
follows: Roses, all the firsts in Me-
teors. Brides and Bridesmaids, $8-
seconds. $« and $-1; La France. Perles
and Woottons. $5 and $3: carnations
fancy, Dayl)reaks. Jubilee. Scotts
Wocher and Eldorado. U: all whites!
?3 and $2.50; some poor ones. $2. but
this was the cheapest carnation' one
could buy.

Bulb stuff is going slower this we^k
Romans. $2 and $3; good valley. $3 and
14; Dutch hyacinths, $5; daffodils,
$■1; tulips. $3 and $4: Harrisii. •12 50-
callas. $10: treesias. $2 and $3.

Violets are coming in in great quan-
tities now. Home grown are sold as
low as 10 cents per 100; Californias 25
and 3.5 cents; southern stuff unsalable
just at present. Some very fine sweet
peas are sent to this market by E W
Guy. of Belleville, and sell at $2.50 per

Notes.

Visitors in town last week were M
Rice. Philadelphia, and S. S. Skidelskv'
representing N. McCarthy & Co Bos-
ton Both gentlemen report business
good in their line.

W. C. Young, who was chairman of
committee on special prizes for this
year's chrysanthemum show, has re-
signed.

It is rumored that a new store is to
be opened by Ellison & Tesson at an
early date in the new Century build-
ing, corner Ninth and Olive streets

The Ude Bros., of Kirkwood. are
sending in some of the finest carna-
tions and California violets that come
to this market.

Thomas Carroll, who was one of our
best carnation growers, is going to
California in the spring. Tom is total-
ly blind, and his physician's advice is
that a year's trip in that country and
away from business cares would do
him a world of good. Mr. Carroll's
oldest son, George, will go with him.

Telegrams from Seattle to St. Louis
say that Mr. Wilson, a florist from St

Louis, died on his way to Dawson City.
We do not know whether the deceased
;was Alexander G. or his brother,
George. They left this city on the
night of February 2 for the Klondike.
They were brothers of James S. Wil-
son, who is with J. C. Vaughan, of
Chicago.

Of Interest to Bowlers.

The bowling club ended the February
series Monday night with a good at-
tendance. Mr. S. S. Skidelsky was our
visitor and was asked to join in a
game. E. Schray was our high man
in the three games, with 592; high sin-
gle score. 222. Kunz. second, with 5G7;
high single score, 216; Beueke, third,
with 545; high single score, 199. The
series ended as follows: J. J. Beneke
wins the medal with 2,299 in twelve
games, also the high single score medal
with 246; E. Schray, second, with 2,126;
C, Kuehu, third, with 2,105. The March
series begins next Monday night.

J. J. B.

BOSTON.

Mass. Hort. Society.
A general meeting of the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society was called
today, to take into consideration the
desirability of removing the society's
business into larger and more com-
modious quarters, as the premises now
occupied are poorly adapted to the
largely increasing business of the so-
ciety; then again, the society is the
owner of one of the largest and most
complete botanical libraries in the
world, and the present building is not
a proper place for such a valuable col-
lection of books, as it is considered
nothing more nor less than a danger-
ous fire trap. A very animated dis-
cussion ensued, and the general ob-
jection was that the site proposed was
too far away from the center of the
city, whereas the present building is
centrally located and within a few min-
utes of all the railroad depots. A
suggestion was made to pull the old
building down, as it was beginning to
show considerable signs of decay, and
build a new construction eight or nine
stories high. This was also laid on
the table, but it is evident something
must be done in the near future, as
the building is giving way in several
places. At the close of the meeting a
vote of members present was taken.
The number in favor of removing was
65; contrary. 105, showing a majority
of 40 in favor of remaining where they
are.

Exhibition.

The society's weekly exhibition was
as follows; W. W. Lunt, Hingham.
showed a very fine piece of Cypripe-
dium Lathamianum "by." with i-ine
flowers, for which he was awarded a
first class certificate of merit.

James Comley. superintendent for
the Hayes estate, Lexington,. exhibited
a new hybrid plum (Prunus pseudo

cerasus var.), with very large double
flowers, the individual flowers meas-
uring 21-i. inches in diameter. This was.
awarded a first class certificate. Mr.
Comley also exhibited about 100 vases,
of camellias. Cattleya Trianae, Coe-
logyne cristata and Cypripedium vil-
losum, tor which he was awarded a
gratuity. Among his collection was.
also noted a hybrid azalea showing a
somewhat semi-double form of Uuwer
of a bright magenta color. This was.
obtained by hybridizing Azalea iudica.
with the hardy rhododendron, and if
it proves hardy will be a great acquisi-
tion to our hardy shrubs.

Some finely grown rhubarb was also,
shown by Mr. Comley. for which he
was awarded a gratuity.

Mr. Thatcher, gardener to John L.
Gardner. Esq., Brookline, showed six
pots of Primula sinensis flore pleno
and six pots of violet St. Augustine,
very well grown; awarded a gratuity.
Mrs. E. M. Gill, West Medford, show-
ed about 24 vases of various cut flow-
ers, among which may be noted Onci-
dium flexuosum, Lycaste Skinnerii,
clivias, etc.; awarded a gratuity. War-
ren Eustis & Son. Belmont, exhibited
some fine Pascal celery, for which they
received a gratuity.

Lecture.

The usual Saturday's lecture was
given |jy Mr. Wm. R. Smith, Botanic
Gardens, Washington, D. C. Subject^
"Trees on streets; best varieties for
certain localities; how to plant them,
and how to care for and protect them
after planting, to have good, healthy
and well grown shade, as well as fine-
ornamental trees." This meeting was-
largely attended and the audience lis-
tened with marked attention to iha
instructions laid down by the lectu-
rer. It is well known that this par-
ticular subject could not have been
in better hands than Mr. Smith's, as-
his wide experience in Washington
for so many years, where he has had.
full care of the trees on the streets.
and roads of the district, enabled him.
to notice in the most minute manner
the varieties best adapted for differ-
ent locations, soils, etc.. also the dif-
ferent kinds of insect life with which
they are most liable to be attacked,
and the best methods of getting rid^
of same.

A Banquet.

A few of the leading florists and
friends in the neighborhood of Boston
gave a complimentary dinner to Mr.
Wm. R. Smith Saturday night in the
Hotel Brunswick, and a right royal
evening was spent. The floral decora-
tions were a work of art, reflecting
the greatest honors upon the taste and'
skill displayed by the well known flo-
rist and decorator. M. H. Norton, in
whose charge the whole decoration
was placed. The flowers and plants;
were sent from some of the best and
largest greenhouses in the state. There
was a grand lot of orchids from Oakes

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Ames, North Easton, a beautiful lot
of Clematis paniculata from Mr. Fred
Harris, Wellesley, a quantity of tu-
lips, hyacinths, narcissus, etc., from
Warren Ewell's greenhouse, palms
and decorative plants from Welch
Bros., and other plants and cut flowers
from various ' sources. Covers were
laid for about thirt> people.

After the dinner had been done am-
ple justice, Mr. M. H. Norton called
the guests to order and in a few well
chosen remarks introduced the Hon.
C. W. Hoitt as president for the even-
ing, and most ably was this position
filled. Among the other speakers, be-
sides the guest of honor, were Oakes
Ames; J. A. Pettigrew. superintend-
ent of Boston parks; E. M. Wood, Na-
tick; W. W. Lunt. Hingham; J. D. W.
French; Lawrence Cotter; E. L.
Beard, Shady Hill nurseries; Jackson
Dawson, Arnold Arboretum; W. J.
Stewart, and Prof. Lewis Elson, who
entertained the company with some
beautiful music and singing. A most
enjoyable evening was spent.

Carnation Exhibition.

On February 26 a large exhibition of
carnations was held at the wholesale
flower market, which was well patron-
ized by both local growers and those
from afar. The new carnation, Mrs.
Thos. Lawson, shown by Mr. Peter
Fisher. Ellis. Mass., was a star attrac-
tion, and with it he won three silver
cups. It is certainly worthy of the
prizes. Other varieties shown by Mr.
Fisher were Morning Star and Klon-
dike, both very good. The Ward cup
went to F. A. Blake, of Rochdale,
Mass.. for a fine vase of Bon-Ton.
Messrs. Tailljy & Sons, Wellesley. were
close competitors. E. G. Hill & Co.,
Richmond, Ind., made a fine display,
including Jubilee, Flora Hill, Salmon
;Gem, Painted Lady. Arbutus, Arma-
zindy. Psyche, James Whitcomb Riley,
and America. C. W. Ward. Queens. N.
Y., showed a splendid lot of blooms,
including Mrs. G. M. Bradt. New York,
White Cloud, Mrs. James Dean, Bon-
Ton, John Young, and Gold Nugget.
Among other displays were fine flow-
ers of Argyle. Evelina. Opal. Nivea,
Buttercup. Daybreak, May Whiteley,
Mayor Quincy, Mrs. Frances Joost.
Edith Foster, Eldorado, Conch Shell.

A vase of the new pink rose, Mrs.
Robert Garrett, was shown by H.
Weber & Sons, Oakland. Md.. and W.
L. Minor. Brockton, Mass., showed his
fine new violet "Imperial," a large
double, dark, very fragrant flower.

Visitors.

Mr. Clucas. of Clucas & Boddington,
New York; E. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind.;
C. H. Maynard, representing the Amer-
ican_Jadoo Company, Philadelphia.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Supply and Demand.

Contrary to expectations, all store
men have done a very fair amount of
trade during the first week in Lent,

and prices of flowers have not varied
greatly from former quotations, as had
been predicted by the retailers a week
ago. Bulbous stuff is very abundant
in all quarters, yet but very little is
going to waste. Tulips are low priced,
but the demand is good ^'on Sions are
grown everywhere in large quantities,
and it is a surprise how readily they
are disposed of. Dutch hyacinths are
a little slow this week, but fortunately
the supply has gradually declined since
last Wednesday. Valley is extremely
fine at present and none too plenty.

Violets are good and abundant, in
spite of the diseased condition of the
plants in our vicinity; few places are
exempt. Schlegel's plants are among
the best in town, producing large-sized
flowers on good, long stems, in great
profusion; most all of these are dis-
posed of in their own retail trade. At
Geo. J. Keller's, our largest violet
grower, they are also fine; since Janu-
ary he has been able to pick from ti.OOO
to 10,000 weeJily. The bulk of his plants
were not housed until after his chrys-
anthemums were all gone, and conse-
quently are not yet at their best,
though his flowers compare most fa-
vorably with any others coming to
market; the entire crop is disposed of
at wholesale. He also grows excellent
mignonette in one of his houses, and is
one of the few who considers this flow-
er a well-paying crop here, though the
average price obtained does not exceed
$3 to $4 per 100.

With the exception of a few small
shipments of fancy stock, which al-
ways command extravagant prices,
carnations have a downward tendency,
though few good, serviceable flowers
are sold below $1.50 to $2.00.

The supply of roses has increased
slightly but steadily since last report.
Longer and brighter days have im-
proved quality and quantity of the
daily cut with some growers in this
vicinity, but many of them are still
endeavoring to coax their enfeebled
plants into healthier growth, and feel
disappointed yet over their experience
this winter. Apparently some are suc-
cessful in this respect, and may have a
fairly decent crop by Easter, or shortly
after, but the failure of the plants to
produce bloom during the dull winter
months was a most serious loss, which
even with a good crop now cannot be
neutralized so late in the season. The
decline in price of roses has been very
slight and only reached the lower
(grades. The best quality has not
changed yet, and may not go below
present figures for some time to come,
for the demand is not lessening, and
trade prospects for the near future are
quite encouraging. K.

CLEVELAND.

Market Conditions.

Business during the first week of
Lent has not suffered seriously. There
has been, of course, the inevitable drop
in social affairs, but between transient
business and funeral work, more espe-
cially the latter, florists have been kept

reasonably busy, and very little stock
has been wasted where it has been of
good quality. As a consequence, there
has been so far no appreciable change
in prices, all stock holding up to rates
going for the week previous.

Funeral of Ex-Mayor BIu.

The funeral of ex-Mayor Blu, for
piany years one of Cleveland's most
prominent and popular citizens, was
notable for the quantities of flowers
used, as well as for the great variety
employed. His many years of political
and business prominence brought forth
tributes to his memory from all ranks
of society, and as a consequence the
work was divided up to a greater ex-
tent than is often the case, among
nearly all the local florists, some hav-
ing a great deal of work, and in the
aggregate a notable quantity of flowers
was worked up.

Club Meeting.

The attendance at the last regular
club meeting was rather light, but
there was but little business to trans-
act, most of the time being devoted to
discussions of the state and national
bills for the control of injurious in-
sects infesting nursery stock. There
was also some discussion pro and con
concerning the merits of Jadoo fibre
and liquid, but in this as well as the
proposed legislation in the insect and
disease matter, no action was taken;
in the latter case because there did not
appear to be anything objectionable to
. the florists of this state.

Mr. Carl Hagenburger, of Mentor,
brought along a box of his carnation
seedlings for the inspection of those
present. They comprised a white of
good substance, a pink somewhat of
the color of Rose Queen, and one very
much resembling Daybreak in color.
They have all been in cultivation at
least three years, look healthy and
strong and free from serious diseases.
The flowers were all large and of ex-
cellent appearance in every way.

Bowling.

After the regular order of business
had been disposed of the meeting ad-
journed to allow the members to bowl.
The Chicago game, which pilgrims to
the carnation exhibit had imported on
their return from that love feast, was
the one played. It is a flne game, eas-
ily learned as to the operation of pro-
jecting the balls from one end of the
alley to the other. The real science,
however, comes in in the scoring, an
operation which allows the display of
much mental agility in the juggling of
flgures. The arithmetical processes in-
volved brought out more discussion
than the San Jose scale question or
the merits of Jadoo. Next Monday
evening. March 7, is given over to
bowlers. NEMO.

CINCINNATL
Cut Flower Trade.

The cut flower trade is more satis-
factory than it has been for some

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1898.

weeks. The demand is good, but not
in excess of the supply. Roses are be-
coming more plentiful, and have taken
a slight drop in price, although they
are still bringing fair figures. Car-
nations are also selling well and are
far from being a glut. Bulbous stock
is not moving so freely, especially lily
of the valley and daffodils, although
none to speak of is going to waste.
Prices on all stock except roses re-
main aljout the same as cjuoted last
week.

A fine lot of novelty tulips, grown by

George & Allen, find a ready sale at

' as good a figure as that oljtained for

the blooms of the more expensive

bulbs.

The Florist Club.

The next regular meeting of the
Florist Club will be held on Saturday,
March 12. The exhibition on this date
will be a special carnation show, and
it is to be hoped that the out-of-town
brethren will contribute to its succes?
as they have done heretofore. Boxes
addressed to R. Witterstaetter. Fourth
and Walnut streets, will receive proper
care and attention.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

ClITU.ATlON W.4XTED.-By pracllcal florist as
^^ foreman ^ irsl-class rose slower, also cars, mums
violets and srenera! stock 15 years in this country; 5
years in one commercial i)lace; S in anotiier; 2 years in
present position. .State wages paid, dnnd references:
married. Address. H. C. care Florists" Review.

rro RENT.— t4,ocx) feet of glass, consisting of seven
i- even span, north and soutli houses. Near Phila-
delphia. Pa. X care Florists" Review.

(JlTU.VriCJ.v W.WTED- By practical florist and
k^ ''^vAf,^^,- r-.i„,.iit.rc]al or pn\ate; Xo. i rose grower.

■ ■ gardener, commercial or prn ate; .N o. i rose grower.
< arnations and violets a specialty; good designer; age 3.S;
best references. Address W. (".., 164 E. Main Street, A[-
liance, O.

OITUATION WANTFn-By practical all round
» \ florist and gardener fully competent to take charge.
First-class references from present and former employer
llisengaged March 15. .Address, W. B. .-i., care Florists'
Review.

OITU.ATIOX W.\NTKD-By first-class gardener
> ' and florist. P. W., care of Florists' Review.

(SITUATION VVANTED-By a thoroughly practical
^ ' gardener and florist to take charge of private or coni-
niercial place where wages would be commensurate with
results; responsible references, .\ddress A. M., care of
Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg., N. Y. City.

WANTED— Florist; wages 5i5 per month and board.
Address L. M. Cottle. 62; 64th Ave. Oak Park, [II.

FOR SALE— Large cypress tank holder; ten thousand
gallons of water; good as new, as it has been in-
doors and well painted; only in use 5 years^price, $75.00,
f. o. b., Cincinnati. J. A. Peterson, 105 East 4th St.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.

WANTED, SITU.'\TI(.1N-Bya florist of 20 years'
T ' experience as maker up of designs or general
greenhouse work; very best of reconiendations. Joe. N.
Lawrence, Ottumwa, la.

WANTED— .^n all round man capable of ninning
pn\ate greenhouse; one who understands growing
carnations and roses. Must be a willing worker and
strictly temperate; a permanent place. State wages and
give references; a young single man preterred. Dr. S. A.
Richmond, Tuscola, Douglas Co., III.

CITUATION W.VNTED-By florist-gardener; pri-
^ vate or commercial; fifteen years' experience in all
branches; nrst class references. .Address J. I\L W., Lans-
dale, P. O., Pa.

WANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must llmroughly under-
stand the business. If dis.satisfied with his mirchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This with us means tlie best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap —
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Expcienred growers
know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

aiTL'AlH-»> W \Sl\ li-A- furt:maii ill u. H.a ri..r-
•J ist establishnient, First-cla^b ruse jjmwcr, also
palms, ferns, carnations, mums, violets and general
stock. Ot take char.tre of a gentleman's good pri\ate
place. 20 years experience in England and America.
Strictly temperate. ( iood wag:es expected. Married.
Disengaged about March ist. Good references. Ad-
dress Geo. Norton, 164 Center St., Bridgeport, Conn.

aiTUATIOX WAXTl'.D- Near Chicago, by first-
O class glow er of cut flowers and plants, also mush-
rooms and cucumbers. Was in charge of la.-it place for
six years, (jood references. Parties wanting a good all
round man please address F. G.. care of Florists' Re\'iew,

QITUATIOX \V.\\TKI)-A young man of iq, with
O three years experience in florist store, desires a

Silace in greenhouses to leani practical floriculture. Al-
bert Fiedler, S20 Hano\er Street, Baltimore, Md.

iJITUATION WANTED— Gardener, single; in priv-
^J ate place, understands care greenhouses, fruits, vege-
tables, lawns and e\eri'thing in general; Best of refer-
ences. Address \V., Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg.,
New York City.

WANTED — California and Russian Violet runners
in exchange for 1000 American Beauty rooted cut-
tings. K. K., Florists' Re\iew.

(SITUATION WANTED— By single man, four years
O experience in commercial greenhouses; age 25; salary
no object. Address B. T.,care Florists' Review.

"\\'' ANTED— Single man for general greenhouse
' ' work. Address, stating wages desired, etc..
Huntsman Co., Cincinnati, O.

QITUATfON WANTED- By practical flonst and
O gardener, private or commercial, as foreman, A i on
roses, carnations, mums, violets, etc.; 15 years" experience
in this country'; English; married: no one horse affair
need answer this; state wages, best of references. Ad-
dress B. N.. care Florists' ReWew.

WANTED— Foreman, on commercial place, Califor-
nia. Must be experienced in Iiandling men, with
unquestionable knowledge of propagating and growing,
both inside and out; competent to take entire charge;
good habits and best of references. Address "Carna-
tion," care of Florists' Review.

FOR SALE— Range of greenhouses, and land for
rent. Address John Leluan, West Foster avenue,
Station X, Chicago.

qiTU-VripX WAXTEU- By a florist and gard-
O ener, private or commercial; 15 years' experience,
who can grow' carnations, mums, roses, etc. also vege-
tables under glass. Address A. H. Clark, Lansdale, Pa.

qiTUATiOX WANTED- As foreman with some
0 refined party, by a practical grower of cut flowers,
palms, orchids and general stock; good designer and de-
corator; only reliable parties need answer; best of refer-
ences, California preferred. Address Orchids, care of
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED.— A practical, successful
grower desires a position as foreman where tine
cut flowers are desired. Describe place fully when
replying. Nixon H. Gano, care Florists" Re\-iiL'\\,

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Rooted Cuttings.

Per 100 Per 1000

Verbenas, IN var., verv strong $i.H) $ii,(K)

Cnk-us. 12 varieties...". SO 7.(M)

Heliotrope. 4 varieties 1.00 8.00

.Alyssnni. double 1.00

Swainsonas 1.50

Petunias, double. 10 varieties 2.00

Vinca Major 2.00

Sniilax, from flats. , 50c.; 2-inch pots, 75c.

Pelarsnniunis, (i leading var., 3-in. pots. $^ per 100

Selaginella Martensii '2'\n. pots. $1 per 100

Express paid, cash witli order.

E. H. SMITH, - Macomb, III.

EEDS for Profit

pSF Sweet Pcasl

T ^Vll.l|^■s;^]c Ca t aln^iiu on application. Tj

IWEEBER&DON, '^r.'.or^ferr ''

5)J 114 Chambers St., New Yorit City.

BUSINESS CHANCE

^\ Iiiisincss Lli.iiii.t' liir aTiyniiL* \\\\<i wishes to
buy at a reasonable rate, a

FLOWER STORE

located on one of our busy streets. Don't
apply unless you mean business. Address
all coinnninications to
WM. F. KASTING. 495 Washington St.. Buffalo. N.Y.

GREEN HOUSE FOR SALE.

p\'ERVTHING in ftrst-class condition, and cen-
*- trally located. Good stock of tlowers of all
kinds. Natural Gas and Water \\'orks supply.
Population ol city s.lKKI.

Can be Bought a,t a Barf^aiu.

.Address, HENRY L. MOORE, Lebanon, Ind.

VTallLt^U TraveUng Sales-
man for the J* ..■* u* .* ^ J- J-

FLORISTS' SUPPLY LI\E.

Address S. C, care

FLORISTS- RBVIBW.

MARCH 3, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

587

Cleary & Co.

Fruit and ( )rnanKntal Trt-cs, t-tc. Sale everv ruc-sdii

Announce the opening Auc- Jy^^^^^y March 8, 1898, f ''''J
turn Sale for current season ""^•'""j» » ^ » a. m. 2\

conijilete assortment of hardy Roses. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Mag-
nolias, Hvdran,i;:eas, etc., etc.. from Holland. Tul>eroses, Gladioli,
Caladium's. A rine lot of the Rambler Roses (crimson, yellow and
white). A .a:rand assortment of Domestic Nursery Stock. Shade,
md Kridav. Send for Cat,ilo'-;ue. 60 Vesey St. , New York.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

\JOST matjnitir.-iit Bcddiiik^ and I)i-;nra-
*~* tivf Plant nviT intrniim.-il; luiiial to a
Palm In bcautv; <iro\\s with the rapidity
of the Ricinus; not aftrctod liy dnmth.
IMants fruin 4-iiich pots, set out 1st June,
attained a height of ten feet, and though
not watered once, remained fresh and vig-
orous during the e\treme drouth. .Send
for half-tone illustration showing l)ed of
these plants. Every Florist sliould have
it. Price to the trade $1:*'^ per do/, (or
3-inch pots; all propagated Irorn a tree
which has produced this Fall and Winter
I*fJ pounds of its delicious fruit, the largest
w.-ighing I'J': pounds.

TARO PLANT.— Tlie genuine Sand-
wieli Islands Taro. entirely distinct from
the common Cahidium, and a much
grander plant in ail rcspi-..ts, $l.i;i)eaoh.
Keadv ^lav 1st- Send for Catalogue.
MARTIN BFNSON. DonqoJa, HI.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES:

ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspon ence soP.cited

1898

u ill mail you list
and heautifully
illustrated
I)escriptive Cat-
alogue.
1 exports from Europe,

1878

New Price List
for Spring and
Summer. If you
have not received
it, send postal;

Horticultural inij
China, lapan. Australia. M

Address, H. H, BERGER & CO.

Established 1S7S 220 Broddwdv, New York.

Cliicas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS. BUI.BS
AND PLANTS

501-503 W. 13th Street
New York City.

Tel. Call 403 ISth St.

f ^ '?<UBSCRIBERS are re-

4 minded that they will
^^ materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :?:::::

«
«

!
I
!

inniioip

BRIGHTON, MASS.

^■gj^ Cut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 cts. Each. — '
Shipped to any Part ot the Country.

Latania Borbonica.

LARGE HEALTHY STOCKS.

2'_-inch Pots, 3 to 4 leaves, per 100 $ 4.00 per 1000, $35.00.

3 " " 4 to 5 " " " 8.00 " " 70.00.

4 " " 4 to 5 " " " 20.00

6 " " 5 to 6 " is to 20-in. wide and high, each 75c.

Joseph Heacock,

WYNCOTE,

PHILADEtPHU,

PENNSYtVANIA.

'f;

^Kentia Palm Seeds. I

'i 5*

■^ Fresh seeds of Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana by the case of 5,000. 5
* Seeds received direct from Australia. Price, Si 7.50— net cash F. O. B. New jjj
•V York. Prices for large quantities on a]i|ilication. jj

I AISTRALIAN PALM SEED CO., I

■ Room 52. 90 Nassau Street, New York. J.

■'.♦■■i'.»-;\',»l-_'.»)-V.»''.V, *'••.•.»■■■. ■.»■•■ ■,»-■■ ■.»■■■ •.»■■■ ■.»''i'.*«'V.-»>'*r^'^r^'yr*'s?r*'-y-r*'4^»>

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

HARDY ROSES,

ttc. for the Garden and Greenhouse.

Si'u atlvertisement thi.s paprr Deo. -. paisre 57

Rawson's Famous Chrysanthemums

WM. H.CHADWICK.
YELLOW FELLOW,
MADELINE PRATT.

Ready now i>\' k-ading tirnis and ihcgruwur.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

588

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH 3. 1898.

PLANT SHIPMENTS TO MICHIGAN.

Agricultural College Postoffice, Feb.
2.5, 1S9S. — As there seems to be some
misunderstanding regarding Act 137.
Michigan Laws of 1897, known as the
San .Jose Scale Law, in relation to the
shipment of plants from without the
state, the construction placed upon it
by the undersigned, in whose hands
the enforcement of the law has been
placed by the State Board of Agricul-
ture, is hereby given:

The intention of the law was that it
should be limited to nursery stock, and
except in one section it is so limited,
and although the section of the law re-
lating to the duties of transportation
companies under the act does not con-
tain the limiting phrase, we shall con-
sider that the receiving and deliver-
ing of greenhouse plants and cut flow-
ers is in no way affected liy this law.

In the enforcement of the law we
shall only hold transportation com-
panies responsible for failing to com-
ply with the provisions of the law that
relate to the shipment of "trees,
shrubs, vines and plants commonly
known as nursery stock," and green-
house plants and cut flowers will not
be so considered.

I. H. BUTTERFIELD.
Secretary State Board of Agriculture.

W. W. TRINE,
State Inspector of Nurseries and
Orchards.
The undersigned hereby certify to
the above intention of the 'law, and ap-
prove of the foregoing construction.

C. J. MONROE,
Member and Vice-President, State
Board of Agriculture.

CHAS. W. GARFIELD,
Member State Board of Agriculture.
ROBT. D. GRAHAM,
Member of Michigan Legislature, of
Legislative Committee of the same in
relation to Horticulture, and of the
Legislative Committee of the State
Horticultural Society: also intro-
ducer of the Nursery Law.
R. MORRILL,
President State Horticultural Society,
and Chairman Legislative Commit-
tee of same.

(The above official decision of the
Michigan authorities was obtained
by Mr, J. G. Hancock. Grand Haven,
Mich., from whom we received a
copy. — Ed.)

The key to success is proper ven-
tilation and watering. The key to
proper ventilation is the Evans'
Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Works easily, does the work right,
built to last, always satisfactory.
No toy imitation but a machine to
do its work and do it well. Much
the cheapest in the end. Quaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

^{Wi^lA^ViW(V>Vii.iiiitfimiiiii«'^WWW#^«VVVy'^ci^tVniV>ViV>rii>i'>Vtf^

I Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

^ ^^i^WHOLESALE

% FLORISTS SUPPLIES ^^^ _—

i ^"■"niRisi''iuLBs rilTFlOWFRS

•S All the leading varieties in Carnation X.y» ^J I ■ i—V/ TT l—lmv^*

t'* Rooted Cuttings.

We are now having a tine lot of Cattleya Triana;-, now in stock. $li per do7.

^ Best varieties of Young Roses in 2^.4-in. Pots.

5 Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per KKXI $ 7..W

3 . Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per lOOU V2.M

:» I^ine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 7.50

^ SKND FOR C.^T.^LiH.li;

I Vaughan, McKellar &, Winterson, - - 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Bridt-s-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'_ inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now. dt-hvery March 15th, isys.
Correspondence solicitt-d.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

BOXES

New Model, Practical
Florists' Delivery Bo.xes

*<^. LIGHT AND DURABLE 'W.*

Made nf Wund and Lined with Oil Clcith
WRITE FOR PRICES.

G. MORIN, ''' ^- ^^^i

YORK CITY.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep ttowers
in. Those up to dale are made by tht-

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

COLEIS...

ROOTED CiniNGS
WELL ROOTED....

Scarlet Verschaffeltii. Oolden Verschaffeltii, Fire King,
Fire Brand, Tarn ( )"Shanter. S. P. (iem, Alhambra,
( inlden Crown. Midnight, Sal\'ator, Jnlm (loode. Nig-
yer, 15c per doz,; 75c per n^o; :^5 per 1000; express paid.

S. T. DANLEY, - Macomb, III.

Gladiolus Bulbs.

I have a very large stock of Gladiolus bulbs
from 1 nicli down to less than half an inch in
diameter. About one-half are seedlings and the
dther half are from hulljlets of seedlings. These
wili lie otfert.-(l at a h;irgain.

M. CRAWFORD, Cuyahoga Falls, 0.

A

(TRIAL

WE

CAN

[PLEASE

YOU.

J*

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND All KINDS
or SUSONABtE FtOWtRS IN STOCK

WM. F. KASTINQcr^S

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

ENIA
LORIDA.

CAPE JESSAMINES '^*"%^

Strong and stocky, S to 12 in., $3.00 per 100; 525.00
per 1000; 1 to I 1-2 ft.. S? per 100; 2 to 3 ft., $ro per 100.
JOHN MONKHOUSE. Caddo Nursery. JEWELLA. LA.

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO,

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE KOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ALBERT J. BAIER, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Tlorists

1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consig'niuents Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Sliipping Orders.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists

1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
w^riting advertisers.

MARCH 3, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

589

^ eewABAs/iAVf.ijn/CAuU.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SOc. a string SMILAX IPoAStrmg

ROOTED CITTINGS

We are booking orders now for the following Rose and Carnation Cuttings to be tilled in rotation. We guarantee all Cuttings
to be in first-class condition in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them.

ROSES...

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW.

...CARNATIONS...

Brides

Bridesmaids

Meteors

La France

$1^

Per Hundred.

DO NOT WRITE FOR OTHER KINDS
FOR WE DO NOT GROW THEM.

^^t f^t f^m ^^H f^m ^^a ^^a ^^m f^m ^^m ^^m t^^ -

We shall have abundance of nice
Plants later in the seeson.

Per Hundred

Triumph $3.00

Daybreak 1.50

Wm. Scott I.OO

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook J.50

Rose Queen 1.50

Per Thousand

$25.00

12.50

7.50

12.50
J2.5Q

i> .§»; $»■ ©■ ,€»^ ^€»:© ©;,0'0; ,0 .© 6»J

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Greenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

store. .88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

590

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH

189S.

BALTIMORE.

Trade Conditions.

The retailers have scored another
tusy week. Society's last big affair,
the bachelors' cotillion, was given
Monday evening, and the great demand
for dinner decorations, bouquets and
the many other floral requisites to so-
cial events is now at an end. Shrove
Tuesday and Washington's birthday
falling together caused trade to be ex"-
ceptionally brisk. Thus far the ad-
vent of Lent ha-i given little maierial
check to general business, and the out-
look for a continuance of these good
times is very bright.

Stock.

Stuff, though moi-e plentiful than it
has been, is not quite equal to the de-
mand. Mr. Scott, manager of the Flor-
ists' Exchange, reports a great scarcity
of carnations, with violets correspond-
ingly plentiful. This latter fact is
quite evident by the price, the best
only bringing 40 cents per 100. The
fakirs also flood the streets with an
almndant supply of fresh stock, which
ordinarily they seldom handle. At the
markets can be seen bulbous stuff in
profusion. In fact, this week growing
plants seemed to be the chief article
for sale. Everybody looked busv. Miss
Stoel especially so, although it is noth
ing new to see a crowd about h.-r
stall.

Among the list of successful com-
petitors at the carnation convention,
the writer notes with no small amount
of pride and pleasure the familiar
name of II. Weber & Sons. Hurrah
for Maryland! and our friends at Oak-
land, who so nobly won new laurels
for our state. C. F. F.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

I-ent is here: So is evervthing flse—
liable to stay with u-s, too. The same
•old, old story:" not of love or of peace
and happini'ss. but of (u-rce unresi „r
sweating under the collar and of search
for some spot to unload surplus stock.
This thing of unloading doe.s not rpfer
to trashy stuff, but the best. In fact
there is little trash coming in. Most
stocks are good— above the average.

The market has been and is and will
be long on colored stock of all kinds Of
course, there have been and will be short
periods when some particular varietv
may not be at hand, but until late in th'e
day most lines remain unbroken.

White roses, carnations and all that
acompany them in "making up" seem to
have the call, and demand so far has
about kept apace with receipts.

Violets, while ruling low. have gone
fairly clean at all times, and as the voice
■of the fakir is now hr-ard in the land,
will probably keep moving at price that
really is fair, season considered.

The expected decline in price has been
general and followed real values closclv
and there is little doubt but that out-o'f-
town buyers have had all the benefit re-
alized by the local ones.

The period of depression now on is not
•expected to reach the proportions at-
tained for the past several seasons— all or
much will depend on the weather.

Always mention the Florists'
^when writing advertisers.

Review

ICOTTBROS.CQ

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,
Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL.

Full Line of Wire Work.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

*^ GRADE Cut Flowers

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Don't
Forget

V^

126 DEARBORN STREET,

CHICAGO

L

that we .nrr ;it tie' oM

n\itnber. 126 Dearborn Street.
Write for special quotations
on large orders.

Wholesale Florist.

N^N^O

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Tlio ritjht kind of stuck, packed Id the riffht wav.
dfliviTi-a ai tlie riglit time, and at the right prices.

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

^J?*''!!^'' Cut Flowers

Consignments Solicited. Prompt .Attention
to Shipping Orders.

< 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO.
NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.

Collections. Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesalt Growers uf

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
Comp

Telephone

Main

3208

f)flV Agents for

""/ HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

MARCH 3, 189S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

59 1

Seasonable Flower Seeds,

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GNIGAGO.

HUNT'S WEEKLY Q10TATI0\S.

Taknin Etl./ct Mar :'.. IMiv

Subject to Change Without Notice.

We are headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Or.linary SL-k-clcd Stock per 100.

Kxtra.
Bialiti

ROSES.

]on<T per doz.,

incdiiini

short

Brides per :00.

Maids

Meteor

Perles

GREENS.

Asparagus per string,

Ferns,

Adiaiitiuii per 100,

Coninion Fancy per 1000.

Smilax per do7. S1.2,i; per KH),

Galax per 100, iric, per 1000,

Leucothoe Sprays per 100,

Smilax, i W il.li:

i'arior Brand per case.

Medium sized

Large sized "

Fresh stock always on hand.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites

.^Ili;IUlIlette per bunch of 2.^,

l-'allas per doz.,

Harrisii

Romans per 100,

Paper Wllite Narcissus

Valley ■•

\'iolets

Tulips ■'

Datiodils ■■

Freesia (evtra select, stiff stem, fin-
est in market.)

Dutch Hyacinths per doz.,

.Ml (itlier seasonal>le stock at market
Special Attention Given to the Shippi

Sl.iO-
2.00—

4.00—
2.00—
1.00—
4.0O—
4.00—
4.00—
3.00—

60.—

lOO—
2.00—
10.00—
1 .2,5—
..iO-

3.7.5—
o.iJO—
S.OO-

.HO—

.,50—
1.2.5—
1.2.5—
2.00— 3.00'
2.CKI—
2.0O— 3.0O

.HO— 1.00
2.00-3.00
2.00—3.00.

2.00-

1.00—
rates.
ng Trade.

Above prices are for good stcck. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

ORDERS, PLEASE. 30,000 DAHLIAS.

All the leading Carndtions now ready.

Per 100.
Geraniums named, our selection onlv. 2% in. §2 0(1

Salvia Clara Bedman. 2% in ' 2 00

Little Gem feverfew. 2!4 in 2 00

Coleus. 20 best bedders. 2K in 1 50

Lycopodium Dent'n. V/i in 2 00

Tradescantia Multicolor. 'l\i \n; 2 00

Alternanthera AureaNana, and P. Major. t%

in 2 00

SEEDS.

Mammoth Verbenas. Asters and Pansies onlv
5.1.00 per oz.

The Morris Eloral Co.,

MORRIS. ILL.

FUORISTS'

ORCHIDS ORCHIDS

^end for special list to tile largest importers,
exporters and growers in the world.

^AMnFR ^ St. Albans, England.
Om>ILfl_l\ , Bruges, Belgium.

Ai, lit A. DIM MOCK,

60 VESEY STREET. NEW YORK.

In fine assortment, from 2)4 inch
pi.'ts, >.vOO per loo; 527.00 per i.ooo.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Ilefore orderin^j your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send fur my Catalo^e.

WO t^ARK,

Noyelties and standards of the best quality and at the
lowest lirices. ."stock Kiuiranteed true to name.

Box 382. W.W.WILMORE, Denver, Colo.

Very Fine Pips for
~ ster Forcing.

....Well Rooted

of the
^^ Valley

H. N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St.. Chicago.

$10
Per 1000

STRONG ROOTS

Per KXI Per 1000

STANDARD CANNAS

Mme. Crozv $3.00 fii.OO

.Mphonse Bouyier 3.fK) 25.(XI

Florence Vaughan 5.00 40.00

J. D. Cabos 5.00 40.00

Chas. Henderson 3.00 2.5,00

Paul Marquant 3.00 25,00

Stella 4.0O

Cash with Order, Satisfaction Guaranteed.

EBITST MAAG, Quincy, 111.

PALMS

AN O

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbold. 1708 n. Haisted st. Chicago

Well Rooted. $1 per 100
25^-in. Pots. $-1 per 100

Clean Stock !

.ASH W'l 1 H 1 iKlil.k

BEAITY

CUTTINGS

T. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. C.

Chrysanthemlms.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson, Moiitmort, Ivor>', Bonnaffon, J. Jones,
Wanamaker, Perrin, Queen, etc., all $3.00 per i.oo; 50
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, $i.c>o per
doz ; 5;.oo per 100. < )rder now. Cash please.

CHAS. L.
67 Merrimac St.,

MARSHALL,

Lowell, Mass.

Seedlings ^ Cions

APPLE GRAFTS ^

Of Apple, Cherry
Pear and Plum jst

Low Prices. Send list of wants to

D. S. lAKE,

Shenandoah, Iowa.

592

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 3, 1S9S.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending February 26th, 1898.

Am. Beauty, fancy, extra. long stem.

eacti 4llc to (lOc

Am. Beauty, extra, each -Oc to 30c

Am. Beaut'v, culls and ordiiiarv, per ItMJ

■ 2 00 to 10. OO

Brides, 1st. per UK) 4. (HI to (iJKl

Brides. 2d. per 1011 2.1M to 3.00

Bridesmaids. 1st, per IIX) 4.00 to ti IKI

Bridesmaids, 2d. per 100 2,00 to 3. IKI

Meteors, 1st, per IIKI 4.0O to tiim

Meteors. 2d. per 100 2.00 to 3.IK1

Testouts, 1st, per loll 4.00 to B.IXI

Testouts, 2d. per IIKI 2. 00 to 3.fKI

Morgans, 1st. per ll»l 4.00 to 6.W

Morgans, 2d. per IIHI 2.00 to 3.00

Cusins, 1st, per 100 4.00 to 6. IKI

Cusins. 2d, per loll 2. 00 to 3. IKI

Perles. per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Carnations, per IIKI 1.00 to 2. IKI

Carnations, lancv. per 100 3.00 to ft. IKI

Valley, per IIKI 1.00 to 2.00

Roman Hyacinths, per KX) 75 to 1.50

Harrisii, per UK) 4.00 to B.OO

Violets, per KKI 40 to .75

Paper white Narcissus, per IIKI I.IXI to 2.00

Cattleyas, per 100 25, IK) to 35.00

Cypripediums, per 1011 S.OO to 10. IK)

Tulips, per 100 1..50to 3.00

VonSions, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Smilax. per lOO li.OO to 12.IH)

Asparagus, per 100 .50.00

Purple Lilac -50c to 75c per bunch

White Lilac 1. IK) per l.uncli

Mignonette 3.00 to li.OO

Sweet Peas, per 12 hunches 1..50 to 2.00

Adiantum 75 to 1.00

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New Vork letter.

CARNATION GENESEE.

Mr. D. B. Long, of Buffalo, is noth-
ing if not original, and tlie 12-page cir-
cular of tlie new wliite' carnation Gen-
esee, of wliich he has sent us a copy,
fully sustains his reputation in this
direction. An excellent feature is the
series of views showing the appear-
ance of Genesee on the bench at vari-
ous seasons of the year. The detailed
reports of the well known growers
who tested Genesee last year are cer-
tainly very flattering.

ANOTHER SWINDLE.

It is high time to stop the seed
swindle perpetrated by the department
of agriculture. A Kansas man says he
■wrote to the secretary of agriculture
for some tobacco seed and carefully
specified that he wanted Battle Ax,
Climax or Star plug, and was put off
with the silly excuse that they were
giving out nothing but fine cut this
year,^ — Chicago Times-Herald.

HENDERSON, KY.— Le Roy Posey
has sold his interest in the Ohio Val-
ley Greenhouses to his partner, W. R.
Conover, who will continue the busi-
ness.

GALAX

LEAVES AND...
....LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GREEN AND BRONZE

Of all wliolesale flnrists— nr write tlie introducer
for free samples and inlurinati<.>n.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, "^SoI[r,''M«s'^-

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

mm

.•*jtPHILADELPHIA, PA.

CUT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD tt MclVIANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

-50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

WM. C S7VYITH

"""opThI^cI Wholesale
souJ,?EP florist

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ OISTANCI 'PHONB 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

ALM

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

|J.L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York
ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVEDI

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

57.^0 per 1.000; ;, 000 lots. S-ib.oo-

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, NewYork.

New Vurk nftire, 40<) Fifth .Avfiuic.

5nnn Qmilav I'"i'om Hats, hv mail, .50c per
,UUU OMMIdA KKI, $4 per l,(JnO; from 2-inch
puXf. Jt.."iOjH.T l(Kl.$f;iper l.CKXI; from 3-inch pots, $3
per IIKI. S-i'iid fur samples. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

MEET US A"l TriE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang: & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

IJetwern Broadway and Si-xth Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

5.000 plants of the above for sale in good con-
dition. 2'/;-in. pots at $!.(» per 100; S^^-in. pots
at $S.OO per 100; 5-in. pots at $1.1.00 per 100.

WM. E. DOYLE,

^Formerly 1501) Cambridge Street,

Hovey's.) Cambridgeport, ass

MARCH 3, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review,

593

KbOrNDIKB«-"''^ll''?ourDoor.

COI.EUS

All Kinds. All Grades
/ and All Prices.

C. \'erschatteltii and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings. $t) per 10*X1; 'ij^-in. pots of the same, tine
shape. JK) per 1000. Coleus— variety rooted cut-
tings, $4.50 per 1000; 2"/J-in. pots of the same. $12
per MKHI; bv the 100 add 15 per cent.

.\geratum. dwarf blue, rooted cuttings. $5 per
1(M)0, Fuchias — standard sorts nothing hut the
best varieties, rooted cuttings. $12 per 10(H); S1.5U
per 1(K). Double Petunias, extra fine strain from
flats. $1.. 50 per 100; $12 per liXIO. .\nthemis Cor-
onaria. Golden Marguerite. $12 per 1000; $1.50 per
KKI. Salvia Splendens, $1 per 100. Vincas \'arie-
gated. $1.50 per IW; $12 per 1000; 2!i-in. pots of
the same, $2.50 per lOo; $2U per 1000; 3-in. pots, $1
per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties. $1 per IIW; $y
per 1000. .\lternanthera. Paronychioides Major
and .Aurea Nana. liOc. per 100. Helianthus Multi-
florii, floulile Golden. 2'4-in. pots, $3 per 100.

GERANIUMS,— Standard sorts, our selection.
SiriOiKi li«i; $12 per KHHl; 2';-in. pots.$l»perlOOO;
;?2 per llHI. Mountain of Snow, 2!4-in. pots. $2. .50
per UHI. Madam Salleroi, from Hats, $1,25 per IIXI;
$10 per loa); same from 2'^-in, pots, $2 per 1110,
$!s per HXX). .Above are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with tlie order.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

SSE

ESS

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indetinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address LultierflrmstronQ,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

SSE

ESS

MUSA ENSETE

Strong. 3-in. .ready May
1st. $1.25 per doz. $S
per 100.

FETISH BANANA

A rare novelt>'. just
from .Africa. Half
dwarf. I^eadv May
1st. $1 per doz.; |7
per 100.

CARICA PAPAYA

The fine new bedding plant, as easily grown as a
Sunflower, thriving^ in heat and droutn. Ready
May 1st, Strong from 3-in,. $1..50 per doz.; $10 per
IIH). Send lor list of

FAI.MS and other RARITIES.

Reasoner Bros., S

GERAINIUMS

Rooted cuttings, comprising all the principal
colors, mixed. $1.00 per 100. AVe also have a lot of
transplanted cuttings that are nicely started in
soil. Persons ordering cuttings can have half
their order filled with these while they last. Our cut-
tings are mostly double varieties. Cash with order.

Money Order Office, H. B. WEAVER 4 BRO.

Lancaster, Pa, Wheatland Mills, Lane. Co.. Pa.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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HMIIIi:!!

iiiiiiiJiili

LOOK AT THESE PRICES!

WE OFFER A BARGAIN IN

Double

i Tuberous Rooted

Begonias

B These bulbs have never liefon- been offered so hiw. We otter them in separate colors — pink, B

^ scarlet and selkiw-. it iint\ $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. ^

m SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS, in separate colors - white, pink, scarlet S

= and yellow, f:f per inii 5.'-, ]Mr I i««i =

~ GLOXINIA HVBRIOA ERECTA CRASSIFOLIA, finest strain, $J per 100, $30 per $1,000. ~

g CALADIUM ESCULENTUIM, L.irg.- bulbs. i)-ll in. in circumference. $3 per 100, $25 per B

2 1.000. Extra-sized bulbs, y-12 in. in circumference, $15 per 100. $.50per 1.000. S

p CANNAS, strong dormant roots, leading varieties. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000, m

= DAHLIAS, hnest named varieties. Cactus, large-flowering ur Pompon, $-; per 100, ^

2 TUBEROSE PEARL, $f per llKl. S7 .".llprr l.lKKI, g

p RICHARDIA ALBA MACULATA, $1 per 100, $:!0 per LiHKi, g

= Send for our large Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale List, AA'e offer finest assortment of ^

= tlie best new Clir\ santhemuins, Cannas, Carnations. Dahlias, also a magnificent stock of palms =

= and other decoratne plants, H\ bnd Perpetual Ri,ises, other hardy plants, etc. =

j F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. §

ltin.:iiiii!i::iniii :iiiiii iiir'imrimnmi: iiiiiniiiiii :iiiii! iiiiiii iiiiiii miii :in[ii mir iiiii'inii! imi iimii :mii! :inii! mii: iiimr inii'.iininiiP

In Lithographed Packets for RetaWmg^^jt f

We make a specialty of furnishing the trade with reliable seeds in Packets for retailing—
they are without any business card, with blank space for same— and have an engraving of the
tiawer. and the common, German and liotanical name on the front, and a description of the
flower and directions for cultivation on the back.

Price per 1,000, $10.00.

Send for samples and special prices for large lots.

STUMPP & WALTER CO., Seed Growers and Importers,

30 Barclay Street. New York.

^TTTTTTTTTT1rTTTTTTVVTTTTT"lr1rTTTTTTTT-PTt'1rTTT1rTT''f¥Tl'++'t't<l

Carnations.
(jood Strong Stock at

Bottom Prices, c?'^?'

P'rcim Sand ur Soil. Ready Now or Latter.

Daybreak. ...
Tidal Wave.
UcGowan . . .
Wm. Scott .

. . $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
.,$1.25 per 100.

,,$1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.

. $0.75 per 100; $7.50 per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDEB.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO..

Uake Geneva,

Wis.

ALTERNANTHERAS

BEGONIAS;,? "•-

GERANIUMS

R. C, ,\. Nana. P.
.Major. R. Nana. 75c
per 100. $5 per 1,000.

I inch, $2,00 per 100,
.50 per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2;4 inch,
$2,00 per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings, $1,IX) per 100.

llANNAN cuian't. L. E. Bally. In assortment,
uniiiinu j2.iX)per 1(X>.

A. J. BAUDWIIN, Mewark, O.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winter-
son, Chicago, acknowledge no su-
periors in the packing of cut flowers
for shipment.

Subscribers

ARE They will materially advance
REMINDED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of
TiiA.'Y tlie advertisers in the

Always MENTION the

name of the paper when sending

inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review**^*

594

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 3, ISSS.

PLANT SHIPMENTS.

Messrs. Patrick O'Mara, John N.May
and Charles H. Allen, representing the
New York Florists' Club, were given a
hearing before the senate committee
in Albany, N. Y.. on Wednesday, Feb.
23. on senate bill No. 420. amending
the laws of 1S93 and 1S95, entitled:
"An Act in relation to agricultin-e, etc.,
relative to the prevention of dis-as3
in fruit trees, and pests that infect the
same," The nurserymen were als3
represented before the committee a..d
after considerable discussion both be-
fore the convening of the committee
and afterwards, an amendment offered
by the committee, as follows, was ac-
cepted: "Section .ii. That the provi-
sions of this act shall not appiy to
florists' greenhouse plants, flowers and
cuttings commonly known as florists'
stock." The bill will lie reported with
thi.s amendment, and will undoubtedl..'
become a law.

An effort should be made and a I
once by the florists throughout the
country to have uniform legislation on
this subject. As pointed out in th ■
previous report of the committee,
which has been published, they are of
the opinion that the vice-presidents of
the S, A. F, in the various states
should take the matter up at once. In
states where laws are already in force
bearing upon this subject, the florists
should unite in a consultation with
the experiment stations in an i ftort to
have the laws amended, or at least
have them interpreted as exempting
florists' stock. The example set by the
Michigan authorities can be cited b:^-
cause they have notified the transpor-
tation companies that florists' plants
will be received in Michigan without
certificates and without examination,
provided that the experiment station
is notified by the consignor and the
consignee, stating that florists' plants
are being forwarded. The example set
by the legislatures of the states of New
Y'ork and New Jersey and also by the
house committee in Washington in ac-
cepting amendments excepting florists'
stock may also be cited to strengthen
the position of the florists. Every ef-
fort should be made to have the laws
made uniform throughout the several
states. PATRICK O'MARA.

New Y'ork.

URBANA, ILL.— The boiler house
at the greenhouses of Florist Yeats
was destroyed by fire Feb. 17. and
much damage was done to green-
houses and stock. There was no insur-
ance.

NEW
CARNATION

."EMPRESS"

The largest bright-nch Crimson yet
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORIv (Ward!.— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN OVard).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (StoIIery). Jack Frost
(Swayne). Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetteri, Fireflv (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche tHill). and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties af reasonable prices.

^^"^ Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE, —Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYETTE, IND.

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

KATHLEEN PANTLSND II

DAYBREAK
SCOTT

Is ,T niMch mrirr sulistailluil linw.r tli.m I l:u hnak. M^lnr a sh.ide or twi ilarker, and entiri-lv rust proof.
Can he seen at \'aiigliaii, M( Kell.Tr ^; Wniterson's, Ciiirafjo, r\er\ W r.in<sil.i\ and Saturday.

PRICE $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, $75 per 1000.

PRENIIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,000 Gardenia Florida

(Cape Jasmin.)

3-in. pots, .s to lll-in liigli. >s per 100. $70 per KKlO.
25, COO Cannas, dormant roots, in 20 best sorts,

5_'0 JHT 101)0,

Orang'es, best sorts grafted. 4-in. pots, 10 to 12-
ni , ;■ JO per 100. 5-in. pots. 15 to IS-in., $30 per KM.

Crotons,3-in. pots, $10 per 100. •

Send for Trade List, ,\dHr.-ss

P. J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists* Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne. Ind.

GERANIUMS.

Per 100

Bruant. fine 3-inch 1*2.75

Mixed Scarlets and Pinks, 3-Inch 2.75

Rose, large leaved 2.50

Begonias, best varieties, 4-inch 4.00

Coleiis, " " cuttings 95

Cyperus Alternifolius, 2'4-inch 1.5U

Stock sure to please. Cash with Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

I Seed Stores «nd |

i Flower Stores |

Can profitably handle our ':

Packages of Plant Food. ^

Attractive, take little -M -Jt 5;

shelf room. Valuable J* 5;

booklet free. Good profits. J;

I The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. i

;» Clitton Springs, N. Y. ^

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE '**- DESIGNS

and Dealers in

Hmmm» FLORISTS' s? SIPPLIES

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl.

^nhiinniim Mn«« Firstquality.SScper
apnaynum IVIOSS bate, lO bates *6.00.

Pp^|- II. 20 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - " - WISCONSIN.

MARCH 3, ISSIS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

595

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lINew Garnation Ar^yle-

i Scored 91 Points at the Convention of the American Carnation Society.

J Spoken of as Grand in every respect.

= Order at once if you wish to get plants

M in season to give it a fair trial, t*,*..'*.*

1 STOLLERY BROS., -

'ftlli llllli: mil

mil oil mil mil mir'iiiirimniiirmiii

Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) will 5

be offered for tfie best 50 blooms at J

3-W,; the Chicago show in November..."*^'*^'*^ W

Argyle Park, Chicago, III. |

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...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years,

OWLt ^ I pk jt pure pink, no trace of purple,
I^CIUM rust proof, perfectly healthy,
CTood grower, continuous producer, blooms of
largest si?e.

RED JACKET ^"^''^ "- "' '^'^'^

ccmtinuiiu
ing calyx

si/e. healthy, no rust.

tifl stt-nis. rK-\ er luirst-

$10.00 Per Hundred.

Orders booked now to be shipped in rotation as fast as
rooted.

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

Verbena King.

The largest Verbena
grower in tlie world.

One Million

to otter the fullowing
season in Tj.") o( tlie lat-
est and best mam-
moth named vars. in
cultivation, free from
rust or mildew. Sat-
isfaction and safe ar-
rival guaranteed in
ever\ way to all parts
of C, S. and Canada
at HOC per 100; $^.50
per UXK); 5000 for firi;

10,0(HI for $i:.: 2r,. IHHI for $100. Express prepaid.
Heliotropes, rooted cuttings, 10 named va-

TTieties. Jl per KHi: ^^ per ItXXI. E\press prepaid.

Gash Please.

C. HUMFELD,

Clay Center, Kan.

ROOTED ClTTI^GS OF CARNATIONS:

Nfw - .M;i\..r I'liigret'. \'ii tor .in.l Flnra lljll i)lt
100, fi.OO; pcT IIKHJ, $4(1.00. Jubilee and Emma
Wocher.perlOO, $:i.OO: per 1000, $^1.00. Meteorand
Tidal Wave, per 10(1, $2.00; per KXK), $15.(X1. Scott,
Daybreak. Albertini. Alaska and Puritan, per 100,
iJl.-W; per 1000, $12.00. All well rooted. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed or money refunded.

Geo. A. Rackham.sSOVanDykeAv., Detroit, Mich.

W'lidlt-sale i.'n)WL-r ni (.'.ii-natirins .iiul .'^rnall Ferus

SMILAXi

FINE STRINGS

21-2CENTS

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

I New Light

I Colored

t

I

SIMMONS'

CARNATION

Mrs. 8. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia. Silver Spray.
Tidal Wave, Daybrealc, Rose Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as great
a cut flower variety a.s any of the above. Plant of .strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust: large round high built flower with perfect calyx and extra strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful solt sliell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and tilled in rotation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price. $10.00 per 100; *Td.OO per lOOO.

fLckfantitmK^ Md Bruant. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine, J. Ricaud. and J. Saltier.
Uei aillUIII»« 2'4-in. pot plants. iSi.OO per 100. Rooted cuttings, SJ.OO per 100; J25.00
per 1000. Our superb stock of all the finest .sorts, Si^-in. pot plants, named, $26.00; unnamed,
.K0.(X1 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $12.50 per 1000.

rai/~licific A grand lot of suromered-over stock in small pots that will make early
I UCIISiaSa bloomers, $3.00 per 100.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio.

i||l^»lll III III W4 III ^_>H J

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. [ Ciirysantiiemum Pennsylvania.

Undoubtedly the best Pink Carnation in com-
merce and certainly tlie most prolific bloomer.
perfectly healthv and o( vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now ready. 54. (M per 100; 535.00
per 1000. Come and see this Carnation growing.

Tlie finest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
' Sr^.OOper doz.; SSo.OO per 100; S250.00per.1000.

HUGH GRAHAM,

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY!

A Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as protductive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. J 5th,
$lOper J00,$75 per 1000. Send for descriptive list of
Firefly and fifteen other novelties of J 898, as well as
■^mmmmfmmmmmmmff^ fifteen varieUes of '97; also older standard varieties.

Geo. Hancock 6l Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

596

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 3, 189S.

HEATING.

In writing ;ibout heating one of the
most important points is often over-
loolved, namely, the position and size
of returns for tlie various sizes of
flow or feed pipes and coils. I have
seen some excellent systems not work-
ing satisfactorily and where the trou-
ble was due alone to lack of capacity
in the returns, or to this cause and In-
sufficient fall in the pipes. W. H. R.

In replies to general inquiries it is
not practic.ible to state definitely or
in detail the arrangement of mains
and connections, so much depends
upon the position of the boiler, length
of mains, nature of connections and
liftings, friction, exposure, and the ul-
timate amount of surface to be at-
tached to the main, etc.. but under ordi-
nary favorable conditions, in connec-
tion with a low pressure steam heating
system, in which the condensation re-
turns to the boilei- by gravity. I find the
flow main having an internal diameter
in inches equal to one-tenth the square
root of all radiating surface to be at-
tached, in feet, gives good results, and
the return having from one-half to
three-fourths the area of the flow, ac-
cording to length and friction condi-
tions. The pipes should all have a
grade of not less than one per cent to
give best results.

HENRY W. GIBBONS.

New York.

NEW CANNAS.
We have received lilooms of the
new cannas Duke of Marlboro, dark
red, and Rosemawr, pink, from the
Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove, Pa.
Both are very striking in color and the
heads of bloom were large and indivi-
dual flowers of fine form. They are
certainly promising varieties.

AND
OTHER

nl Lettuce— Bie Bc^tmi. Boston
r^i-i..^^ M.irket. Tennis Ball, tirand
CllUCC Kapids and Reichnt-r's
I Fdrcins, lac. pi-r 1(1(1; $1

r KKKl

Pepper and
Egg Plants

, _ 'r,.: p,T 1(10

Tomato. Cabbage and Celery - ' ' "

Small plants lur Ir.ni^pl.ml-
nig now readv. 1.5c. per lIKl;
$1 per lOflO.

Cauliflower. Snowhal
h\ mail add 10c.
per ItKHl. Send

cttucc

H' I |N,r KKIil.
c^etablc

Qiants

per 10(«l

-3ac. period; $--'.SOptTlO(X); if
per 100 for small plants, add ."lOc.
for price list. Ca?h with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr, &, SON, White Marsh, Md,

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

D.

...IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

riorist^' Supplies

CYCAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES,

WHEAT SHEAVES, our specialty. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS,

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entireU ne«.

Prices on Application... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

E. G. Mill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.
EVELINA, - - - $10 per 100 -*
WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100 -•*

PSYCHE-fkked white,.* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-redt^* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

TWO GRAND WHITES OF
189S. TRY THEM.

I >nr tr.ide list is isstie(l; il vnu liavc ncit received it, send fur a r,ipy. New
Cannas, lu \\ Geraniums, lu w Roses; all the new Chrysanthemums d the year.

E. G. NILU & GO.

FOR THE TRADE OINUV.

TR.\DE

We import all kinds of Japanese Bulbf,
Plants and Seed, and have our own Nurse-
ries and Farms in Japan. Stock on hand of
Lilium spec, album, rubrum Melpomene
and Cycas stems. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 15 Broadway,

New York.

No. 3 Nakamura,
Yokohama, Japan.

GOOD STOCK ! !

Pornotinnc 'i>--i"- p<'t^. Mrs. s. a. Nonhwav, IIO
UulllallUIIO iier 1(10; Fl.na Hill, Miipledale.JS per 100;
riayliieak. fl.T pt-r inoo, Lizzie Melrowan, 812 per lUOO;
Rose V"ff ". t'"*^ fy>' summer euttiiiR, $10 per 1000.
naronilimc i"-'^i-in- pots. S. a. Niitt, LaFavoiite.
UClalllUIIIO Heteranthe. r^i per 1000: Mad. Eruant,
M. Alphoiise Kicard. Fleur Poi'evine. «i per loO; Mrs.
Verkins, Surprise, Duchesse de Mail le. 84 per 100; Rose,
12,50 perlOO; Mad. Salleroi f2 in. ),«:iO per 1000.

GENISTA RACEMOSA. 4-in.. fine stock. $10

IHT KNi SitH K .\ N.I 1 Terms Cash.

CARL HAGENBURGtR, West Mentcr, Ohio.

Lily of the valley

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation. McGowan. Silver
Spray, \Vm. Scott. Tidal Wave and Albertini
Rose Queen, Si per loo; S8 per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, ii.^oper loo;
SI^ per I.ooo.

Fuchias Heliotrope. Ageratiim Dwarf, Salvia
Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew. Verbena,
Sweet Alyssum, Giant and Tom Thumb, Cobea
Scandens. 8oc per ipo; S8 per i.ooo.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, SiAo per
loo; S12.50 per 1,000.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasminoides. .A.butiIon.
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, \'inca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, 80c per 100; $7
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major-. 4H-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100; .S'^G per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

GERANlUMS.°."i?R^"cK

PER 1000

2^-in. pots, best varieties J'J.'i.tnl

Out of flats, readv for 3-in, pots 12. .^O

Ki.oti-c| Cuttings'. lU.lXI

PnnfoH PllttinO'C of Salvia Splendens and Clara
nUUlBU UUIMIIgb Bedman. Coleus. .Aceratunis
WRITE FOR PRICES.

GEO. W. CASK ILL, WARREN, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing
advertisers.

MARCH

1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

597

'4'rs. («^. WRITE •y.*^ 'V.^s

R.&J.Farquhar&Co.,

SBBDSMEPS.
16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON,

Fcr tho Choicest and Best New Crop

FLOWER SEEDS.

NEPONSET PAPER FLOWER POTS,

PURE SHEEP MANURE, and all

Catalogue Mailed Free. EEORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HEBBACEOUS FEBEITiriAIiS.

A spcc]alt\ ,if Ins, I'lilux. r^iniiii-v. r\ rrtliriTms.
f',,ppi,-s. ,.u \\'\u.\i-:,]r List ,„, a]iplicat]oll,

JACOB W. MANNING,

Ihe Leading established ie54

New Lngldnd NurserMnan. READING. MASS.

PATC 2!i-incli. per thousand

Beg'onias, K.'\ and ornanit'l. 3-m. pots

Genista Can. strong. 3-in. pots

Vinca var., strong field grown

'Mums, (iunips for stock, exchanged or
Verbenas, rooted cuttings. e\pr. prep.Hiil

!«2.00

I'er KKI

$5.00

5.00

5.50

3.00

.60

TheNewCarnation,CeriseQueen

READ WHAT THOSE THAT ARE GROWING IT HAVE TO SAY;

?>liainL Gi Lt,-nwt_iuLl. ill.
MR. FRED BREITMEYER,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Dear Sir;— In reply to yours for our experi-
ence of Cerise Queen, will say that under our
treatment the color, form and substance is all
that can be desired; we have also found it a
very free and continuous bloomer and have
never found a bursted calyx the whole season:
it is a little weak in the stem, but we lay
that to the poor place in which it is growing.
also we think one should be careful and not
overfeed it. as it does not need it. but pro-
duce.s a fine ilower under ordinary care.

Yours truly. C. W. JOHNSON.

l'AliAA-:[Hf[','AR BROS..
P^latbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.
JOHN nUKITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Gents;— We have a few plants of your No. 16,
Ceri.se Queen, on trial; the flower is medium
size, but fine color, in fact the only fault we
find is its dwarf habit; we should like to grow
some fiir side benches, as we believe it far
superior to Tidal Wave for that purpose, and
shnuld make a commercial variety, but not
high priced. Please give us your best price
on 111(0 rooted cuttings.

Very truly yours.

DAILLEDOUZE BROS.

GEO. A. RACKHAM. Wholesale Grower.
Detroit. Mich.
J. BREITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Dear Sirs;— In reply to yours asking as t<>-
my success with your No. 16. Cerise Queen,
will say that I consider it the ideal Carnation
of its type, very productive, continuous, stiff
stem, of medium length, and holds its color
longer on the plant than any Tidal Wave ever
grown. I shall plant a house of it. if I am
able to procure the stock.

Yours, GEO. A. RACKHAM.

nf a I p^top My order for lOtlO cuttings, which i? a big one for mv smalt place, speaks

Ui a LClllSI louder than words. \V. N. RUDD.

W . iir.dh t CERISE QUEEN is tiic coming Dark Pink CornnHTci:iI Carnation.
1 >nl(T- Ii.>.>k.il .nid till.-d m rotation. Price. $2 p.-r dnz.; $10 per 100; S7r, perlOOi'.

MAYOR PINGREE '^'^'^ '-''^^* "^'^ ^" y*-'ll''-^'^- Ii"V \'>i'r ^'"<"'-' from the Originatnrs,

< 'iir sinrk IV III excellent condition; $:> per 100; $U) p«T looii, K, C.

H. DALE. Cut Flower Grower.
Brampton. Ontario.
MESSRS. J. BREITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens. Mich.,
Gents:— The plants of Cerise Queen which you
sent me last spring for trial have done well;
the flower is of very pleasing color, stem me-
dium length. 1.") to IS inches; habt of plant
good. I shall plant it again next year.

Yours truly, H. DALE.

CODV '^^ ^ ' />**Ar.___Mv ord

GREENE CO. FLORAL NURSERY, JOHN BREITMEYER &, SONS, Corner Gratiot and Miami Avenues. DETROIT, MICH.

Cash with Ordrr

WHITE HAI.I., ILL.

Ui

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Get ^

Acquainted

I'ith your fel ow-craf .sroen.
We ..lUintioauueyou. E.verv
subscriber to tne KLORisTh'
Ke\'ie%v is requested to se d
to the editor a cabinet si7o
photograph with name and
address on baek, for use in
our

General ,

Introduction

Page groups of these por-
traits will be published from
time to time until all have
been presented Photos may
be sent in any time, the only
condition being that you be-
come a siibsiriber to the
Florists' Heview. Address

FLORISTS'
PUBLISHING CO.

530-535 Caxton Building,
Chicago

Facts more eloquent
tlian words,
C. S. A. awards highest
iif the year.
New York 95 points.
Iniston 94 points.
Chicago 9H points.
Philadelphia S9 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
;ind certificated
wherever shown.
The ideal commercial
;ind exhibition bloom.
Price, 50 cents each,
fl.OfI per dozen.
JJli.OO per hundred,
jl'iOfH) per tliousand.
Kcadv t^or delivery
March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

Hi

5,000 BHT Clematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable offer refused.
Write for prices or make a casli offer.

Lily of the Valley and all Spring-
Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to.,

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey CltyTi^

I Burpee's Seeds Grow |

Always mention the Florists' R G V i G W when writing'advertisers.

598

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 3. 189S.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

W. W. Barnard & Co.. Chicago,
seeds, bulbs, plants; Williams & Sons
Co., Batavia, 111., tree and plant labels;
v. Lemoine & Fils. Nancy. France, new
and standard plants, bulbs and seeds;
P. J. Berckraans. Augusta, Ga., miscel-
laneous nursery stock; Kennicott
Bros Co.. Chicago, wholesale price list
of cut flowers; Henry W. Gibbons,
New York City, heating apparatus;
H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.,
•chrysanthemums, carnations and new
rose Mrs. Robt. Garrett; W. A. Manda,
South Orange. N. J., new and rare
plants, seeds and bulbs; W. Atlee
Burpee & Co.. unique list of best seeds
that grow; Dingee & Conard Co., West
Grove, Pa., seeds, plants and bulbs;
Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy. Cal.. seeds;
Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth.
Mass., miscellaneous nursery stock;
Morris Floral Co.. Morris. 111., plants;
Riverdale Seed Farm. Gr. Rapids, Wis.,
choice seed potatoes and farm and gar-
den seeds; Ellis & Pollworth. Milwau-
kee, Wis., cut fiower price list; Thos.
Meehan & Sons, Germantown, Pa.,
nursery stock; Vick & Hill Co,, Ro-
chester, N. Y.. bulbs, plants, roots, etc.;
Sunset Seed & Plant Co., San Francis-
co, Cal., seeds, plants, small fruits,
nursery stock: Elizabeth Nursery Co.,
Elizabeth, N. J., nursery stock; Nathan
Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich., new and
desirable plants; Richard Vincent, .Jr..
& Son, White Marsh. Md^ vegetable
and other plants; Wm. F. Kasting,
Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers, florists' sup-
plies, etc.

GALVESTON, TEX.

J. P. Preusner has recently removed
to Tremont street and erected a block
of houses in which are grown palms
and ferns in quantity. Roses and car-
nations are forced with some success,
but the main supply is obtained from
the northern markets. In the spacious
store a lucrative seed and bulb busi-
ness is carried on. W. M.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City, N.J.
Jackson Av. 4 Pearson St., Long Island City. N. Y.

IT SHOWS IP BETTER EACH DAY.

To see it growing, is to admire it, and be
convinced rognrding its ACTUAL. MERIT.

COMPLETE, HANDSOME, I LLUSTRATED 12- PAGE CIRCULAR FREE.

APPLY TO ABOVE ADDRESS

< WE HAVE 50,000
* STRONG, HEALTHY..

4
*

Rooted Cuttings

J Notice the report of the

< meeting of the Indiana

< Florists. Jail- 20. and see
T wlio gilt most the awards.
^ Cuttings from our "Prize
t Winners" will grow yon
* the same kind of stock.

Alaska.... ^j2.00

k-,.llr,r pirlKKI

Triumph. .
na\ lireak.
Juhik-e .
.\rnKi/in(i v

/$3.00

\ piT 100
$4 per too

South Park Floral Co., New Castic, ind

Fine Carnations Pay*

Poor Ones Don't. »

Viiu can't grow tine ^
ones frum cheap, poor ^

~i stock. ^

»

McBurnev . .. ^ >

Flora Hill ... 1 $5.00 >

.M a V o r Pin- | per 100 »

gree J >

»

100,000 VERBENAS "=s"

^ CULTIVATION

Fine Pot Plants. $2. 50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. Rooted No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Uight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in tile Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCULAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N, J. ^

BRANCH OF THE HORTICULTURAL CO.,
BOSkOOP. HOLUND.

Pr loo Pr looo
GERANIUMS. 4^ Named Var. mostly new, i:i.25 $10.00
SCARLET SAGE, Grandirtora and P>nnfire, i.oo 7.50
C( >LEUS, C. Ver.. G. P.. and Park Beauty. .80 6.00
Fancy Leaved. 2; superb varieties, .75 5.00
AT,TERNANTHERA.P Major-A.Nana, i.oo 7-50
i;h!G(JNIA. \'ernnn and Krfnrdii. 6 colors, 1.40 12.50
I'AXSI I'.S. I'.est Giant and Butmnt, reset, 1.00 6.50
PI-rrUXlA, single Finest Ruffled Giants. .75 6.00
\'ERHENA, Mammoth Select. bng:ht colors, .50 4.00
Llwf. Ageratums and Heliotrope, B. & W„ .85
Any quantities at loco rates, by express. Send for list.

DANIEIt E. HEBR, Iiancaster, Fa.

THE REGAN
... PRINTING HOUSE

Nursery
Seed.*.-*

Rooted Cuttings.

American Beauties, Brides, >Liids. \'^ic Kaiserin
Perles, Belle Siebrecht. Meteors. Same in 2-in
pots ready Feb. irith tu 20tli.

Send 50c for

samples

and get prices.

Carnation Cuttings ready.

GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN.
ILL.

Florists'

ucs

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality. 75c per bale, !•
bales $6. 00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

MARCH 3, 1!-9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

599

rUOWER POTS

Now is the time to get
your Spring supply.

tLLI^^lSLliWOimi^

-»^: - CCPOLLWOPTrt

j3 2 Inch

3

3 '4

Per laX)

f3.r)U

4, IK)

3 in rose.. 4.r)U

n.0()

B.OO

Special Prices on Large
Quantity or Car Load
Lots. ..•* u* J* .* ,*

SAUCERS.

Plain or Panc> Saucers.

4 Incli Saucers, per 100

.$0..iO
.75
. l.(K)
. 1.25
. 2.00

9 Inch Saucers, per 1(X) .
10 •■

12 " " per (ioz

15 "

17 ■'

STANDARD POTS -^^

Hi-iiilit ami widtli inside.

Per KKIO Per 100

4 Inch $ 7. .50 « Inch $ 7.00

5 ■■ 12.00 10 •• 8.75

K ■• 1«.50 12 ■■ 18.00

7 ■• 48.00 15 " 40.00

S " W.I.IX1 17 " BO.OO

FERN DISHES.

I, Earthenware.)

....$2..5n H Inch Fern Dishes, per 100 f.'i.OO

.... 3.00 7 ■■ " " •■ 3.B0

70 .S 4.20

.... 1..50 10 6,00

. ,. 2.1)0 12 ' 8.0O

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLI5 & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

EVELINA

Send for lllustrdted and Descriptive Price List of Evelina
and Other Novelties.

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. ^ ^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

Experiences

..WITH

^arnations

The next number, ready March 1.
will he cultural as well as descrip-
tive, and sent free to all applicants.
I guarantee all cuttings sent out,
and offer a Special Guarantee to
all buvers of

Flora Hill and Triumph

ALBERT M.HERR

LANCASTER, PA.

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LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

SUMMIT. -

Correspondence
Solicited.^

N. J.

Roses. Violets, Verbenas

Per UK)
Fine Roses. Teas and H\brid Teas, best

assortment, 2J/6-in. pots, J-i.UO; 3-in. pots.. $3.00
California Violets, young plants, tine roots.. 1.50

\*erbenas, best varieties, tinest colors 2.00

Calla Lilies.') andti-in. pots. blooming. 1st size 10.00
4and5-in. " " 2nd " S.OO

Send us money or good references and say how
you want tliem shipped.

F.WALKER &. CO ,

Box ;iUi. New Albany. Ind.

When writing advertisers mention Florists' Review.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address,

NEW CARNATIONS ) New York, Mrs. James Dean, John Young,

FOR f898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold Nugget.

A complete set, white, dark and li^'ht pink, scarlet and vellnw, A lot of gool commercial
varieties 5)i3.00 per doz.en; $lO.0O per 100; $75.0i> jier looo.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. McKinley and Defender, - - - 60c. eacli; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per fOO.

NEW CHRVSANIHEMIMS, F. H. Spautding, - ... - 35c. eacli; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per fOO.

GERANIUMS, A fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch poU $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAQE GARDENS. Queens, L. I.

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A GENtlNE GIANO. SOMETHING NEW AND WELL TESTED.
PLANT BBAND. A natural ft-rtili/er lor Falms. Tropical and Pot Plants

It

tensities color, and possesses healthful and invigorating qualities, and is

harmless and odorless.

FIiOWER BRAND. F"or Carnations, Violets and all bench plants in course of preparation.

A trial will convince you along felt want is at last supplied. Experiments show wonderful results.

Write for prices
an<i tiTins.

F. l>. ATKINS,

Agent, SHORT HILLS, N.J

Carnations Chrysanthemums

rSew and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 1898 and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address 't^.-*)

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

For Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
write to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.
Louisville, Ky.

CHAS. W. JACOB (Sc'CO.

RECEIVERS OF

EVERGREENS

Specimens lor Pots and Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List

SAMUEL C. MOON.

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., - PA No. 63 Pine Street, - NEW YORK.

Write lis for
Prices.

f Raffia.

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MARCH

1S9S.

ATLANTA. GA.

Rapid stiidts have been made dur-
ing the past year, both in the West
View grounds and greenhouses. The
former bids fair to be one of the at-
tractions of the South, while the choice
stoclv being grown b.v Mr. Burford is
highly creditable to him. Mr. McBur-
ney. the genial manager of the com-
pany, informed me the demand and
supply of stock has never been better
than during this season, the crops
particularly of Beauties. Perle. Bride
and Bridesmaids for Easter being of
.great promise. Kaiserin is quite a fa-
vorite and will be grown even more
extensively. In carnations. Flora Hill
and Mrs. McBurney are simply grand.
I have not seen larger or better blooms
elsewhere. I noted a wire collar is
used to support the roses, especially
Beauties, in lieu of tying. It is easily
:applied and can be used over and over
again. Asparagus and smilax are
grown by the yard; fine stock.

The C. A. Dahl Co. are also cutting
some choice stock. They report an in-
crease in the line of decorations and
will be on hand at Easter with big com-
missions, judging by present returns.

Wachendorff Bros, report a good sea-
son. They have a heavy line of spring
slock; one of their leaders. W. M.

ESTABLISHED 1859-

AMERICA'S OLDEST FLORIST.

The Daily Times, of Troy, N. Y.. in
its issue of Feb. 10 gives a very inter-
esting sketch of the life of Louis Me-
nand. of Albany. N. Y.. who is un-
doubtedly the oldest living florist in
America, having passed his 90th year.
It is pleasing to learn from this report
that our veteran still enjoys good
health and is wonderfully active for a
man of his years.

IMPORT DUTY ON IMMORTELLES.

By a recent decision of the Treasury
department at Washington, acting
upon an appeal, immortelles were
classed as a non-enumerated manufac-
tured article, with import duty at the
rate of 20 per cent, ad valorem.

DES MOINES, lA.— The J. M. Clark
Mfg. Co. has been incorporated with a
capital stock of $10,000. to manufacture
a shipping case for cut flowers.

Rooted Cuttings T:^:^:^^:^^;

liUu- HowLTS ol enormous si/u. The greatest im-
provement of the age in this popular flower. 4()c.
per doz. bv mail, $1.S0 per KMl hv e.xpress. Vinca
Var. $\.m per ino. Salvia Splendens, sl.OO per lUO.
Harrisii Lilies, surplus stock, just right for Easter,
in '>': and (i-inch pots. Out of pots $1.S.00 per 100.
WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.

SEEDS!

lAWN GRASS

'$12.00perl001bs.

Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retails f" 30c , lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

BECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

""i^^r' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

THOS. W.
WEATHERED'S

SON

Horticultural Architect and Builder

..100,000 PALMS..

Greenhouse
WoDd-worl<

Greenhouse
Iron-work

Red Gulf
Cypress

Free from
Sap

Get my Prices on Everything Needful for Erecting or
Repairing o! Greenhouses.

N
0
P

0

R

s

O, I don't deal in masonry materials,
but in everything else entering
into the heating.ventilating, build-
ing or repairing of greenhouses.

T

RDERS are filled as prominly and
with as much care in small lots,
as well as for large. No order is
too small and none are too large.

L'RI^INS of strong angle iron, of
wrought iron pipe, or clear cy-
press; all styles, all kinds. Cast
iron foundation posts made to last.
Putty made especially for green-
house purposes.

UESTION me about everything
regarding heating, ventilating or
building .greenhouses. Am al-
ways ready and willing to advise
with you as to all the above.

.\FTERS of wrought iron, welded
at eave joint in one solid piece,
or of wood strengthened at joints
with a cast iron bracket, or of
clear cypress of any size or style
desired.

TEAM Pipe, Fittings, etc., of all
kinds as well as for Hot Water,
cast or wrought iron. ".Standard
Iron Construction" for green-
houses is the best, but if you will
not have it, let me figure on any-
thing you may want.

ELL me your wants relating to the
heating, ventilating, building or
repairing your greenhouses. I
can help you.

Thos. W. Weathered's Son,

141 Centre Street, New York.

Areca Ltitescens,
Cocos Weddeliana,
Latania Borbonica,

Phoenix Recliuata,

Per HX)
4-in. pots, IH to 20-in,, $25
3-in. " 6 to 8-in., 15
4-in. " 12 to 15-in.,

1 to 2 ch. leaves.. .. 15
4-in. pots. 1^ to 18-in.,

2 to ;i ch. leaves.. .. 20
4-in. pots. 12 to 15-in., 15
5-in. " 15 to 18-in.. 25

50,000 Anioor Privet^ hest Hardv Evergreen
UvAiiv plant, -J ti. A leL^. $20 per llKHl.

20,000 Citrus Trifoliata, hest Hardv Defen-
sive- Jii-d^'L- plant, 2 years. Inishy. $20 per 11)00.
Sfnd (t.r Trriiie List, .\d-lr.-ss

P.J. BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

PEACOCK'S

™^^ Dahlias

WINNING

ALL THE NEWEST AND BEST VARIETIES.

It pa\s t(..i buy from tlu- k-adnip; grower. We
grew more than 2t> acres of Dahlias ttie past season
—more than anv five (5) other growers in the world
combined. Write us for wants and prices before
purchasing elsewhere.

Our 18HS illustrated descriptive catalogue, con-
taining 24 pages, nanv new dUistrations. and ac-
curatelv describing all the leading new and old
varieties, will he sent to all who received our 1897
list without application. Send for it. it will inter-
est you.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

FOR SALEl

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

This stock has sold freely at $100 a share
in tlie past. To close out my interest I

offer my remaining six shares at

$60 a Share.

Address G.L.GRANT.

520-535 Caxton Bldg., Chicago.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate. $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
6.5c oz.; Calliopsis ■■California Sunbeams." $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh. $1 per 1000 seeds; Ne-w Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium. $2.50 oz.; IpomEea,
"Heavenly Blue." $1 oz., $12 II).; Laurustinus
grandillora, $1 oz.; Zinnias. '■New Curled and
Crested " SOc oz.,$.jlb.; Nasturtium GoodVenture
Mixture, BOc lb.. I.t lbs. $S: Seaforthia elegans
(Palm). 40c per 100 seeds. $3 per 1(100 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds. Plants. Bulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea.. Cal.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS.-

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

MARCH 3, 1S9S.

The Weekly hlorists^ Review.

601

Grow Your Begonias, Gloxinias and Caladiums in

Jadoo Fibre

Or water them with

Jadoo Liquid

s^ s/* s,< Use pots two (2) sizes smaller than if grown in soil ^ ^ ^

PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION.

The American Jadoo Company,

817 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Pears, Apples, Cherries,
Peaches, Quinces,
Small Fruits, Asparagus

Sugars and Nonvavs. 10 ti. U ft.
Sugars and Nor\va\s, '.' t<> 10 ft.
Elms. \S to 11 and VI to 14 ft.
Sclnvedler & Reitenhachii Maples, 8 to 12 ft.
Horse CliL-stnut and Purple Beech. B to 9 ft.
Evf rgreens, all kinds and sizes.
Miriihs, all kinds and extra sixes.
California Privet. 2 to 4 ft.
Roses, extra strong.

Rhododendrons and Azaleas, extra strong.
Climhing \'ines. extra strong,
ter to park men. Hnrists. cemeteries or any
man that wants stuck in car loads nr less.
.Address, STEPHEN CRANE,
. of Norwich Nurseries. NORWICH, CONN.

Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THE COW MANURE POT is the hest in the ucrld for
' yoiin^ plants. For bedding and sending of
plants it IS tlie hest thing ever invented. The cow
manure forces the plant and makes it healthjer.
Vou do not need to disturh the roots in getting
them out as you do in tlie clay pots. It is espec-
ially recommended for the sending of plants, as
the plant does not have to be taken out of pot.
For bedding all you have to do is to squeeze the
iiottom of pot and set out in bed. It never stays
3he plant, it holds the moisture better, especially
if you have a dry summer. The pots stand water-
ing in greenhouse and hotbed, Everv gardener
needs one of these machines. Single machine. 2-ln.
pots, $4.50. Double machine. 2 and 3-ln. pots. $5.
Machine weighs alumt ."i pounds.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ, '^^^^^k^l"^"^:..

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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[Shrubs vines, Bulbs, Tubers, Etc.

NEW 1898 CATALOGUE, 40 PAGES, FREE.

The. Wm H. Moon Co., MORmsvrLLET^NNA.

Perfect Glaziers' Points

No rights or lefts. I*rioe ptr box of 1,000, 60c;
by mail, 75c; in lots of 5,000 by Kx., 55c per l.OOO.

HENRY A. DREER, ^'* Chest.ut street

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

When writing mention Florists' Review.

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^ will put them at your station lower than the lowest. Our factory is thoroughly equipped and ^

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602

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH

1898.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American ladoo Co.,»i01

Amling. E, C SHIl

Armstrong, Luttu-r 59:1

Atkins. f:L .iW

.-VustralianPalni Seed

to -W?

Baker, W.J 5«

Baker, C. F, 595

Baldwin, A. J. ,..593-595
Bassett & \Vashlnirn,.iS9
Baversdorfer, H. &

Co 1502

Benson. M 5S7

Bcrckmans, P. J.594-fi(«)
Berger, H. H. & Co.o.sT

Bobblnk. L. C .WS

Boerner. Fred 592

Brcitmever.I.& Sons.V.17

Bnins, H. N' .591

Burpee. W. .\tlee &

Co 597

Chocolate Cooler Co.saS

Clearv & Co 5S7

Cliicas & Bodding-

ton Co 5S7

Cottage Gardens ... 599

Crane. Steplien tJIH

Crawford. M •5;!S

Danlev, S. T 5,ss

Darling, C. T 591

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv eo2

Dillon. J. L .59,H

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 594

Dovle, \V, E .592

Dreer. H. A tiljl

Elliott, \V. H 5,s7

Ellis & Pollwortli ...599

Elt7holt7. H liOl

Ernest. \V. H ti«i

Esler, John G. Secv .Bui

Esler. 1, (;.& A H04

Farquhar, R. & J. &

Co 597

Fclthousen. J. E .. .59:1

Gaskill. Geo. \V 5H(i

Gibbons. H. W «U

(iraham. H 595

(ireen County Floral

Nursery .597

Hagenburger, Carl ...59t>
Hancock, Geo, &Son 595

Heacock, Jos .5.'<7

Herr, Albert M 399

Herr, D. K .i9s

tlerrington. .\ .597

Hews. A. H. & Co...t)04

Hill,E. G. & Co .591)

ilopp & Lemke ......594

llumleld, C .595

Hunt,E. H 591

Jacob, Chas, \V. &

Co .599

Jewett. Z. K. & Co. .594

Joosten, C, H .587

Kasting, \V. F. ..5St>-.5S8

Kelsev, H, P ,592

Kennicott Bros, Co,, .590

Kidd, W, N BOO

Kuehn, C A .5S.S

Kuhl, Geo, A 59»

Lager & Hurrell ,, ,,599

Lake, D, S 591

Lake Geneva Floral

Co 593

Lengenfelder, C .59B

Loctland Lumber

Co 5,SB

LongD. B .598

Loose. J . Louis 591

Lord & Burnham Co.B04

-.588

Louisville Tob, Co. .599

Lvncli, W. E .590

Lvons. M.I 598

McCullough, J. C....fi00

McDonald Bros B04

Maag. Ernst 591

Mac Donald &

McManus .592

Manning, 1, W .597

Marshall. C. L .591

Mason. W. F B04

Michel. E. H .588

Millang & Co 592

.Miller. Geo. L .591

Moninger. J. C. Co. B02

Monkhouse. J 58S

.Moon. S. C 599

,Moon, \V, H, Co BOl

Moore, H, L 5,S6

Morin, G 5.S8

Morris Floral Co.,. 591
Mound City Cut

Flower Co

Nafl Florists' Board

of Trade .590

Peacock. W, P BOO

Pennock,S, S .592

Pierson, F. R. Co ...593
Prince. A. G. & Co.. 590
Quaker City Machine

Works...' fin2

Rackham. Geo. .■\....595

Randall, A. L .590

Rawson. G. P .587

Raynor. John I S92

Reasoner Bros .593

Reed& Keller .594

Regan Pt'g House .. , .598

Reid. Edw .592

Rice. M. & Co .596

Rogers Park Floral

Co 590

Sander & Co .591

Schiller. J. L .592

Sclimitz. F. W. O. .597
Shepherd, Mrs, T, B,BOO

Siebrecht & Son 592

Si m mons & Co ,595

Skabcura Dip Co,, ,.B02

Smitli, N, & Son 587

Smith, W, C .592

Smith. E. H 58B

South Park Flo. Co.. 398

Stollcrv Bros 593

Stumpp & WalterCo..)93

Suzuki & lida 39B

Swavne, W .594

Teas. E. V .59B

Thomson, .Anderson

& Kennedy B04

\'anhorne, Griffen &

Co B02

Vaughan, McKellar

& Winterson .5,S.S

Vesev. W. J.,Sec'v ,.594
Vincent. Ir.,R,& Son, .59B

Walker Fert, Co 394

Walker, F. & Co .,..599
Weathered's Son,

T. W BOO

Weaver, H. B. &

Bro 593

Weber. H. &

Sons .588-599

Weeber & Don 58B

Whilldin Pottery Co.598

Wilmore, W. W 591

Witterstaetter, R . . , , 399
Winter & Glover ,,, ,590

Wittbold, Geo 591

Wooden Goods Co , , ,601
Wors, C, W 588

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

The executive committee of the So-
ciety of American Florists will hold a
session at Washington on Tuesday,
March 15. Suggestions will be in or-
der as to matters that the society
should take up for the benefit of the
trade. All such communications from
whatever source will be welcome and
given careful consideration by the
committee.

Address the secretary, Wm. J. Stew-
art, 67 Bromfield street. Boston. Mass,

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s \l

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MARCH

189S.

FIRST - CLASS
j:;nods and cor-
rect prices have
liirced lis to tlie
Iront, and to-dav
we are the largest
iii.iniilattnrers of

Iron

Reservoir
Vases and
Lawn
Settees

in America. A 4n
jia^e catalogue for
llie asl^int;.

McDonald bros.,

108-IKi Liberty St., Columbus, Ohio.
EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

Q]wi\

HOINTS

Made of pure zinc; no rust. Each bux contains 500
rights and 500 lefts. 30c. per box; by mail. 42c.
Drivers. lOc; by mail, IHc. Ask your glass dealers
lor them or send ti.i

W. F. MASON, Milford, Mass.

THE ESLER HOSE IS THE BEST

It is used by the leading Florists
and is giving satisfaction. Try it
and be convinced ^* -J* «* J* J* ^
For price address

J, 6. & A. ESLER, Saddle River. N. J.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and

Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans and estimates furnished on application lor Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected complete,
or for material only. Highest Awards at the World's Fair.

Send 4cts. postage toi' Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction,

New sectional hot Water Heater.

Specially adapted to lartje ranms. Will heat up to lli.Mlllleet o( glass. Highest econonn. Moderate
cost. .Also tieaters for smaller work. Send live cents postage to New \'ork office for latest catalogue
of Heating and \'entilating Apparatus. Estimates furnished for C\press (.ireenhoiisr M.itenal.

New York Office :
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General Office andWorks:
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Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy |

HORTICULTURAL
ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses. Etc , Erected Complete. Iron or
Wood Frame Construction.

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Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract.

605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unecjualed.

A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass.

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLO WATER, Iorplr[kMirs!.im r.^^

HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK.

COPYRIGHT, 1898, BV

FbORISTS' PUBUISnil^G CO.. 320-533 Caxton Building. CMICAGO.

Vol. I.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH JO, 1898.

No. 15.

ADIANTUM MUNDULUM.

The subject of our illustration is one
of the many interesting and useful
forms of Adiantum cuneatum, and is
correctly termed Adiantum cuneatum
mundulum. The varietal name, which

green and closely furnished with nar-
row, wedge-shaped pinnae. In general
outline the fronds are deltoid, and when
well matured they possess sufficient
substance to be useful in cut flower
work, where a small frond is required.
A. c. mundulum comes true from

proves too tall, and if the plants are
not soft when used will possibly last a
little longer than the last named fern,
under the same conditions.

A. c. mundulum is of garden origin,
and although in cultivation since 1S73
is not frequently met with in the trade,
in fact, seems scarcer now than it was
ten years ago, no doubt owing to the
greater demand for ferns of more en-
durance than is found among the maid-
enhairs in general. W. II. TAPLIN.

Adiantum Mundulum.

signifies neat, is well applied in this
case, the plant being of dwarf and com-
pact habit, and is better adapted for
small ferneries than as an exhibition
plant.

The fronds of A. c. mundulum are
shorter and rather stiffer than those of
the parent form, not often more than
nine or ten inches long, very dark

spores, and also germinates freely, the
spores being produced abundantly on
old plants, and it flourishes under the
same treatment as A. cuneatum, thus
being by no means difficult vo man-
age.

Nicely grown plants in 3-inch pots
are very short and bushy, and may be
used to advantage where A. cuneatum

ACACIAS FOR FLORISTS.

Strolling along Broadway recently I
reached the store of J. H. Small and
before the window stood an individual
looking intently at something there
displayed. It was your New York cor-
respondent and the object of interest
to him was a bunch of the beautiful
Acacia pubescens. His thoughts were
reminiscent, toying with past visions
of acacias in Kew Gardens in the love-
ly temperate house there which was
not too hot for the ladies, but that is
another story.

Having spoiled the reverie I was
quietly made the victim of a request
to say something about this and other
acacias likely to be useful to fiorists
here. It is strange they have not come
into prominence before, as acacias,
both as pot plants and in a cut state,
are commonly seen throughout the
winter and early spring months ia
London, Paris and other European
cities. Anyone on this side in search
of a charming novelty will find one
of great attraction and I think of cer-
tain profitableness in the acacias.

The acacia family is an extensive
one and widely distributed through
South America, Asia, Africa and Aus-
tralia, numbering several hundred
species, but those most useful to the
fiorist are Australian kinds, of which
eight or nine species are commonly
grown in gardens on the other sds

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Where they prove of easy culture, and
extremely floriferous. They come
witfein the category of what are
iknown as hard wooded plants, but are
.not ditficult subjects to handle like
Sheaths. In their native land they are
Lshj-ailis and trees, ranging in height
°-om six feet up to sixty, according to
kind.

Some of those that are naturally
dwarf are so amenable to cultivation
that t+iey can be produced in most at-
tractive shape in 6 or 8-inch pots,
tiny bushes literally aglow with blos-
soms. Others of more rampant
growth can best be recommended to
grow for cutting only, combining as
they do profiise blossoms with foliage
as elegant as that of the choicest fern,
so graceful in fact that if they never
flowered at all one would be tempted
to grow them for the beauty of their
leaves alone. In the matter of leaves
the acacia family and even the limited
few here selected show remarkable
distinctive variations. We see the
true acacia leafage in A. pubescens, A.
dealbata and others. Some, however,
have no leaves at all, the functions of
these being served by what botanists
call phyiiodes as in A. lineata and A.
flr'aiata, while several others have
only winged growths on stems and
branches and all these diverse charac-
teristics are represented in the few
kinds here enumerated. Taking first
of all those best adapted to grow and
sell as

Pot Plants.
I would head my selection with Acacia
Drummondi, a real gem and grown by
the thousand in some European estab-
lishments. This has true compound
leaves of a deep green color, has a
natural stature of about ten feet, but
can he grown as a dwarf bushy plant,
producing ffom the axils of the leaves
all along the shoots drooping cylin-
drical spikes of lemon yellow flowers
as showy and lasting, as they are
graceful and attractive. A. armata is
another species that comes into the
London market by the thousand, neat
plants in 6-inch pots, jeweled all over
■with golden balls. It has little oval,
•oblong leaves, the tiny flowers massed
in globular heads as round as a ball
•each on a little short stalk and hun-
•dreds of them on a plant of the size
.above mentioned. It has the addition-
-al merit of being delightfully sweet-
scented.

A. lineata is another species that
finds much favor for pot culture in
private gardens on the other side, and
it holds its deserved popularity by rea-
son of its free blooming character as
it always flowers freely, even though
small, added to which it comes in
•about Christmas directly after the
<>hrysanthemums. It makes a slender,
graceful plant, has linear, grass-like
leaves and deep yellow flowers in clus-
tered heads on stems thrown out from
the axils of the leaves. A. platyptera
is another pretty species that has
great capabilities as a pot plant and

merits a place in the most exclusive
selection. It differs, too, from all oth-
ers noted here in that the plant has no
leaves or anything resembling them,
their place being taken and their func-
tions served by curious winged
growths that are concurrent along the
stem and branches and varying from
a half inch to one inch in breadth. It
flowers in early winter, the flowers
yellow borne in a close head on a short
stalk.

A. cordata, another charming spe-
cies, has distinctive features of its
own, and is as desirable as any of the
preceding. It takes its name from the
heart-shaped phyiiodes that freely
clothe the slender branches while it
flowers with wonderful profusion,
even young cutting plants flowering
freely after the first shift into
2'/:;-inch pots. Its flowers are pale
sulphur yellow, disposed in flat
heads. I might enumerate others that
can be made to flower in small pots,
but here are enough and these the
best of the genus. Another little selec-
tion must be made of those which
growing larger before they reach the
flowering stage are best adapted for
use as

Cut Floufers.

Of course some of our friends stand
aghast at the suggestion. Who wants
such stuff? There is a market and a
pretty large demand for it in other
countries and "history repeats itself."
A. pubescens, which suggested these
notes, comes into this category. It is
a small tree, growing six to twelve feet
in height, but if accommodated with a
large pot or a small tub, it can be
flowered with the greatest freedom;
can be cut in long, graceful sprays of
fern and flower, united, as it were, and
this cutting serves to give it what It
would otherwise need, a good annual
pruning.

Possibly the most beautiful of all is
the silver wattle tree of Australia, A.
dealbata. It would be hard to find an-
other tree such a perfect embodiment
of grace and beauty. Its compound
leaves consist of ten to twenty pairs
of pinnae, are of a silver-gray color,
while from the axil of each leaf comes
a long branched raceme bearing from
fifteen to thirty round heads of rich
yellow flowers. This acacia has been
largely planted at Cannes and else-
where along the shores of the Mediter-
ranean for its beauty, and so success-
ful has it been that quite an enterprise
has sprung up and its flower laden
branches are cut and marketed in all
the principal cities of Europe. Some-
thing similar should be possible in
some of the southern states below the
region of severe frosts. In its native
home the silver wattle grows as high
as 150 feet, but it is so amenable to
treatment that I have had it flower
profusely each year just trained to a
pillar in a conservatory, the plant be-
ing pruned hard back each year after
flowering.

A. Riceana is another lovely species

quite different from the two preceding
it in that it has no true leaves. It
has been aptly likened to a weeping
willow, having that loose, pendant
character of growth, its slender shoots
clothed with long, narrow phyiiodes
disposed in clusters, while from their
axils depend the flower racemes bear-
ing round balls of yellow blossoms
like strings of beads. A. pulchella,
though last, is not least, as it makes
a beautiful plant in a 12-inch pot,
has true fern-like foliage and bright
yellow flowers borne most profusely.
It may be thought there are too many
kinds for the commercial florist to
grow, yet all are beautiful, and Nature
was lavish in her original distribution
of them, since she gave Australia in
the neighborhood of 300 distinct spe-
cies, from which vast number the se-
lection here given is chosen, these hav-
ing been in cultivation for a period
varying from twenty years to a cen-
tury or more. A few remarks as to
their

Cultural Requirements

will possibly anticipate a request.
Though acacias belong to the family
of hard wooded plants they happily do
not present such difliculties as have to
be surmounted in dealing with most
of their kindred, in short, they are easy
to handle, of vigorous growth, and if
by any chance they get a slight neglect
the consequences are not disastrous.
They can be raised from seed or
struck from cuttings, this last being
the usual practice.

Immediately after flowering, if the
plants are pruned in, they soon break
again, and when the shoots are about
three inches long they may be made
into cuttings. Although not absolute-
ly necessary, it will be safer to the in-
experienced, especially, to take off the
cuttings with a heel of the old wood.
They will not bear the exciting condi-
tions of bottom heat, so should be
inserted in pots or pans, these stood
on a cool bottom in a temperature of
about 55 degrees and covered with a
bell glass to check evaporation. They
will root in about six weeks, and when
well rooted should be potted off into
2V2-inch pots, using open loamy soil,
shading slightly till established, but
gradually inuring them to full sun and
using the syringe freely when condi-
tions suggest its advisability. Pinch
them as they grow, shift into 4-inch
and later into 6-inch pots, as they
need it, and give abundant supplies of
water at their roots at all times.
Towards the end of summer syringe
less and give all air possible to solid-
ify and ripen the wood.

The strongest plants may be
flowered and disposed of the following
spring, but those a little weak might
be wintered in a temperature of about
45 degrees and shifted on into 8-inch
pots the following spring. Those that
it Is desired to flower will quickly re-
spond to the stimulus of a little extra
heat, but if they are placed in a house
kept at 50 degrees by night that will

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Calamus Ciliaris.

suffice to bring them out in a few
weelis. Ttiis, of course, applies to
those to be grown and sold as pot
plants. The stronger growing kinds
had best be kept growing on, shifting
as desirable till they are in 12-inch
pots or tubs, ripening the wood well at
the end of the second summer. These
will flower the following spring, and
after treatment becomes a matter of
simple routine, though it may be well
to mention that these large plants may
easily be kept in the open air for the
summer months, putting them outside
when their season's growth is well ad-
vanced. These large acacias for cut-
ting may be particularly commended
to florists who have glass and grow a
quantity of the material they use,
while others who make a specialty of
pot plants for market would assured-
ly find the dwarf growers a remunera-
tive article if well done.

A. HERRINGTON.

CALAMUS CILIARIS.
The rattan palms, or calamus, in-
clude twenty or more species of slen-
der growing and very graceful palms
that are found in a wild state in vari-
ous portions of the tropics, chiefly in
India or the East Indies.

Some of the species become climbers
in their native country, and are said to
attain a length of stem of 200 to 300
feet, and to trail over the tops of forest
trees in Java and Borneo, but the sub-
ject of our illustration is one of the
smaller growing species, and not likely
to outgrow its accommodations for a
period of several years at least.

Calamus ciliaris is a particularly
graceful palm in a young state, having
a slender, reed-like stem, and finely di-
vided pinnate leaves. The leaves of
this species are light green, the pin-
nae narrow and arranged very closely
on the stem, and the foliage is rather
soft to the touch, owing to its being
covered with short, hair-like bristles.

C. ciliaris is essentially a warm
house palm, flourishing in a tempera-
ture of 70 to 75 degrees, with abundant
moisture, its tropical jungle habitat
giving us some idea as to its cultural
wants.

The leaves of this species being rath-
er thin in texture, it is liable to at-
tacks of red spider unless freely
syringed and watered, but when well-
grown is very attractive, and while not
adapted for all trjide purposes is a val-
uable and effective plant for special oc-
casions.

C. ciliaris suckers freely around the
base, and by careful handling these
suckers may be removed and establish-
ed, but it is necessary to keep them
rather close and warm for a time in
order to encourage the new roots, and
also to be careful that they are not al-
lowed to get too dry.

W. H. TAPLIN.

SOIL FOR BENCHES CARNATIONS.

What can I use instead of sod for
the bottom of rose benches? Sod is
hard to get. Is there anything else as
good?

What soil should be used for carna-
tions? Should it be different from that
for roses? My carnations have grown
tall, but have bloomed hardly at all,
notwithstanding they have shown
thousands of buds all winter.

* J. R. E.

The question has often been asked
and has occurred to all of us. What
is the best way to prevent the new soil
from dropping through the spaces be-
tween boards of rose and carnation
benches, as considerable will do if the
boards are from a half to three-quar-
ters of an inch apart, which they
should be for rose growing. This
question was asked, and answered
from the platform at the con-
vention of the S. A. P. years
ago in New York by John
H. Taylor, who said he put nothing on
the bottom. The small quantity that
fell through he could afford to lose,
and that is largely true. There is,
however, some waste about it, and I
have always found that you could pict
out of your compost enough soddy ma-
terial to lay over the cracks before you
wheeled in the bulk of your compost.
On carnation benches I always take
in a few barrow loads of rotted ma-
nure and distribute that over the
cracks.

Carnations are grown in widely dif-
ferent textures of soil. On Long
Island, where they certainly grow
grand carnations, the soil is a yellow
sandy loam. Lately I have seen su-
perb carnations grown in the fat prai-
rie soil of Illinois, but they added to
that soil some clay and lime. In the
neighborhood from which I write there
is a great diversity of soil, some light
sandy loam, some heavy loam almost
a clay, and yet another, a brown light
loam, largely impregnated with lime.
Without any claims to analysis of soil
in the least, I know enough to say that
color and texture do not decide quali-
ty of soil, and it may contain In-
gredients that it would take a chemist
to demonstrate. It is certain that car-
nations do not all do equally well in
the same soil, and to classify all the
varieties - to their respective soils
would be a long chapter, even if it
were possible. One example I can give:
Daybreak, that yet glorious variety,
will produce its finest flowers and
stems in a heavy soil, while the well
known Scott does much better in a
light loam.

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There must be something else the
matter with J. R. E.'s caruations be-
sides the soil. If they have grown
tall, "and thousands of buds" are on
them, it must be temperature or water
that is at fault, and then again there
are a few varieties which have been
seut out within a few years heralded
as something wonderful, which as pro-
ducers have been perfect frauds, al-
ways promising a wonderful crop, but
which is never realized. Bridesmaid is
an excellent type of these impostures,
which reminds you of Pope's immortal
words: "Hope springs eternal in the
human breast; man never is. but al-
ways to be, blest." W. S.

AN INDIANAPOLIS STORE.

We present herewith three views in
the store of the Bertermann Floral Co..
Indianapolis, Ind. No. 1 shows part
of the ice box, counters and wrapping
tables. The door in the corner leads to
the bookkeeper and the private office.
To the left is a small elevator to the
basement, used for bringing up the
flowers. The show windows are open
to the store, giving plenty of room for
decorative effects.

No 2 gives a view toward the mirror
and an easy stairway to the basement.
In front of the mirror is the desk room
for the use of customers in writing
cards, etc. At the left two high arches
lead to the design room and conserva-
tories.

No. 3 looks toward the conservatory
in the room for designs, baskets, vases
and jardinieres, swinging doors con-
necting the two. A long table is used
for displaying designs, etc.. when sell-
ing. At the left is a door leading to
the private office.

DISEASED ROSES.

I have a house of mixed roses. Bride,
Bridesmaid. Kaiserin, Perle and Sun-
set. The two last named varieties are
badly affected with club root or some-
thing of that nature. The leaves turn
yellow and the edges look as if scald-
ed. The roots are swollen, dead or
brown, and the plants die. What is the
probable cause, and is there any rem-
edy? R, W. S.

"R, W. S." does not say what he has
been keeping the night and day tem-
perature at, but inferring that Brides-
maid and other varieties have been
satisfactory the temperature cannot be
far wrong and would not account for
the present trouble with the Perle and
Sunset. It may be c'.ub root, but with-
out seeing the plants and roots I can't
say.

What to do at the present moment is
of most consequence to R. W. S. I
would say that unless the plants are in
a very bad state I would leave them in
the bed and get what flowers they will
produce between now and June 1st. It
is wonderful the way plants of a'l
kinds pick up on the approach of
spring, and roses that have struggled
along during the dark days of winter
may now throw off disease with the

No. 1.

GLIMPSES OF THE STORE OF THE BERTERMANN FLORAL CO.,

INDL\NAPOLIS, IND.

genial conditions that the advance of
the season brings. Don't attempt to
propagate from this stock. Two lbs.
of quick lime dissolved in 30 gallons of
water, allowed to stand till it is clear
and sprinkled en the beds, will do no
harm and may help the roots.

W. S.

FORCE PUMP.

A subscriber asks if The Review can
recommend a force pump that can be
used with hose attached to distribute
liquid manure and would not get clog-
ged up easily by the manure.

If but one house is in use the force
pump could be fixed permanently in
the shed and would be easer to work.
If to be portable and carried to differ-
ent houses the same arrangement
would not do, but most force pumps
are made in more than one style. All
first-class seedsmen advertise one or
more makes. There is Henderson's
"Success" would answer the purpose,
also the "Perfection," but the one I
have seen in use lately is "The Exc?l-
sior." It would answer the purpose
admirably.

In pumping liquid manure, either
from a barrel or tank, there should be
a vessel or compartment into which
the liquid after having extracted what
is essential from the manure, can filter
and be free of that part of the manure
that would clog up a pump. The refuse
of the manure is not what is wanted
by the plants and should not enter the
pump. This is not difficult to arrange.

W. S.

LANDSCAPE GARDENING.

Subscriber snys: "Can you tell me
through the columns of The Review
whether there is published in th s
country any practical work on land-
scape gardening, giving bedding de-
signs, descriptions, etc."

The two following works should
cover the whole subject: "Handbook
of Practical Landscape Gardening." by
F. R. Elliott, "illustrated, designed for
city and suburban residences, designs
for lots and grounds." Or "Landscape
Gardening, or How to lay out a Gar-
den," by Edward Kemp, "illustrated, a
guide in choosing, forming or improv-
ing small places or large estates."
Both these works are of moderate cost
and can be obtained from book stores
or the leading seedsmen. W. S.

BORDEAUX MIXTURE.

In your issue of February 24th I no-
tice a request for making a barrel of
Bordeaux mixture and a few direc-
tions for its use on chrysanthemums
and celery. The answer signed by W.
S. is not in conformity with the more
recent methods of making this mx-
ture, and as the value of the mixture
depends very largely on how It is made
it seems necessary to correct the mat-
ter.

"Briefly, the best results have been
obtained from the use of the Bordeaux
mixture made in accordance with the
following directions: In a barrel or
other suitable vessel place 25 gallons
of water. Weigh out 6 pounds of cap-
per sulphate, then tie the same in a

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piece of coarse gunny sack and sus-
pend it just beneatli the surface of the
water. By tying the bag to a st civ
laid across the top of the Ijarrel no fur-
ther attention will be required. In
another vessel slack 4 pounds of lime,
using care in order to obtain a smooth
paste, free from grit and small lumps.
To accomplish this it is best to place
the lime in an ordinary water pail and
add only a small quantity of water at
first, say a quart or a quart and a half.
When the lime begins to crack and
crumble and the water to disappear
add another quart or more, exercising
care that the lime at no time gets too
dry. Toward the last consider-able
water will be required, but if added
carefully and slowly a perfectly smooth
paste will be obtained, provided, of
course, the lime is of good quality.
When the lime is slacked add suffi-
cient water to the pas;e to b;ing the
whole up to 2.5 gallons. When the cop-
per sulphate is entirely dissolved and
the lime is cool, pour the lime mi k
and copper su'phate solution slowly to-
gether into a barrel holding 50 gallons.
The milk of lime should be thoroughly
stirred before pouring. The method
described insures good mixing, but to
complete this work the barrel of liquid
should I'eceive a final stirring, for at

No. 2.

No. 3.

GLIMPSES OF THE STORE OF THE BERTERMANN FLORAL CO.,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

j must be added. If, on the other hand.

! the lilade of the knife remains im-
changed, it is safe to conclude that the
mixture is as perfect as it can be
made."

Complete directions for preparing
Bordeaux mixture may be found in
Farmers' Bulletin No. 38 on "Spraying
for Fruit Diseases." In the same bul-
letin also directions may be found for
applying the mixture. A hand syringe
is very unsatisfactory, as it very soon
clogs up, but a cheap spray pump,
costing from $3.00 to $5.00 may be ob-
tained of any hardware dealer. This
pump with an occasional packing of
the valve will last for years and may
be used for many different kinds of
spi'aying. Suggestions as to the pump
will also be found in the bulletin men-
tioned. ALBERT F. WOODS,
Acting Chief.
Division of Vegetable Physiology
and Pathology, Washington, D. C.

least three minutes, with a bread
wooden paddle.

"It is now necessary to determine
whether the mixture is perfect — ttat
is, if it will be safe to apply it to the
tender foliage. To accomplish this,
two simple tests may be used: First

insert the blade of a penknife in the
mixture, allowing it to remain there
for at least one minute. If metallic
copper forms on the blade, or, in other
words, if the polished surface of the
steel assumes the color of copper plate,
the mixture is unsafe and more lime

GRAPES CRACKING,

This defect is evidently caused by an
overflow of sap to the berries, which
is generally enforced by too close
pinching of the sub-laterals, accompa-
nied with high temperatures and ex-
cessive atmospheric moisture, and
much feeding at the root. And again
if the house is shut up close, and the
night temperature is allowed to run
to 75 or 80 degrees, which it will do, at
the season when this grape begins to
take on color, the condensation on the
berries in the morning is sufficient to
crack the fruit, if the foliage is at all
defective. And if the canes are old-
established ones, too deep rooting
may be the cause of the trouble. And

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vines grown in a very retentive soil, if air, and allow the sub-laterals to run

libei-ally treated, are almost sure to
crack their fruits, unless very judi-
ciously handled.

If W. M. will consider those items
collectively, and maintain a fairly dry
atmosphere, with a good circulation of

unchecked from the time that coloring
starts, the chances of cracking will Ije
reduced to a minimum. Madresfidd
Court will take on a good color and.
finish up well under heavy shade.

VITUS.

^/.^

NEW VARIETIES OF 18^7.

Mayor Pingree. — Those who saw
this variety as shown by Mr. Rudd at
the exhibition in Chicago will agree
with me in the assertion that Mayor
Pingree as shown there is a grand
flower. And Mr. Rudd has demon-
strated that it can be grown, and
grown with profit, too. With the
prices he realizes in the Chicago mar-
ket for such blooms, he can well af-
ford to be satisfied with a few blooms
less to a plant, then he can cut from
many other varieties, and still be
ahead. The general report regarding
this variety is that it is a little shy.
The most notable feature is the flow-
er stem: its length and strength are
remarkable; and when, as it appears.
one stem represents the length and
strength, crowned with a flower as
large as two of Scott, we must not be
BO unfair as to expect the same num-
ber. Nature may assume changes,
make deviations in one genus of
plants, but we can hardly expect to
double a plant's growing power at a
point where the limit is nearly reach-
ed.

Our plants have furnished so far
quite as good flowers as those shown
at the Chicago exhibition, and under
rather adverse circumstances as I have
stated in my former notes on new va-
rieties. Its habit is good, gi-owth
strong, flower stem par excellence, the
flower large and of a pleasing form
when fully developed. In the opening
of the blooms we notice a peculiarity
rather unpleasing. and this is the in-
curving habit of the petals, but give
the flower time and the petals will
straighten out, or nearly so. with only
a slight upward curve. When arriv-
ing at the stage of going to sleep the
petals curve and roll up again, making
the opening of the blooms remind one
too much of their closing, otherwise
they are quite good keepers. One
other defect I have noticed on our
plants is that from 10 to 12 per cent
of the flowers come with split calyces,
although the calyx seems strong and
well built.

This variety was sent out with con-
siderable rust, but I believe with good

care and selection of stcck. it cnn be
eliminated. Our plants do not show
susceptibility to rust as do many other
varieties, and appear now compara-
tively clean. We find bacteriosis as
it is seen in most other varieties. We
have not lost any plants with stem rot.
Taken all in all this variety is a d ■-
sirable acquisition, and will be grown
for many years to come.

Harrison's White.— To give an illus-
tration of the general opinion in re-
gard to this variety, I will give the
verdict of one of our customers as a
sample of many like communications
received, and which I fully indorse:

"Harrison's White in same house
with Scott acts very differently. It is
a very healthy, fine looking plant and
produces very fine flowers on good
stems of much better quality than
Scott, but have had till lately very
few blooms. It would take an acre de-
voted to it to give enough flowers f:r
Christmas cutting (until some means
is discovered so that it will mature ear-
lier). With us it does not look like
Scott any further than that it is a car-
nation, for while Scott is a sea of
blooms and buds, Harrison's Whit?
is a compact mass of shoots wa ting
for Easter with a few flowers inter-
spersed."

This is a very modest opinion, con-
sidering the general condemnation
this variety receives, and it is needless
to add anything more regarding its
parentage, for everybody is convinced
that it is not a sport from Scott. The
general opinion is that it is Puritan
renamed, but under the peculiar cir-
cumstances the disseminator detected
this supposed sport justified him in
believing it a sport from Scott.

It is far from my intention to ad-
mit any dishonest motives or to cast
any reflection on the disseminator, but
it teaches us a lesson regarding the
instability of a too quickly formed
opinion concerning a new variety. Ii
this case the illustrious reputation of
the supposed parent blinded the eyes
of everybody, even those of experts,
and the result is loss and disappoint-
ment. On the other hand, will not
this cause us to reflect, and be less
hasty in condemning a new variety be-
fore we have given it fair trial? Har-
rison's White had a fair tria', as the
very large diss?m'.nation shows, and

was found wanting. Had every new
\ariety that has been condemned such
a fair trial?

There were two more white varieties
disseminated last year, which do not
come up to expectations, and these are
Nivea and Ontario. I do not doubt in
the least that they have been satisfac-
tory to the disseminators, and like
many other varieties will be valuable
in the locality where they originated.
With us they are of poor growth, e.^-
pecially Nivea. The stems are weak,
flowers rather pretty, but small, and
I cannot suppress the opinion that
their cultivation is a step backward.

Morello. — This was the only scarlet
introduced the past season and is a
good grower, but not so good a bloom-
er With us. Not giving it a satisfac-
tory trial and not hearing much about
it, I will give it another trial this com-
ing season. So far. however, it has
been inferior to Jubilee and Dazz e
with us; but this will not exclude the
possibility, that in other sections it
may prove superior.

FRED DORNER.

VIOLET NOTES.

While the making up of designs and
the growing of plants are two different
things, yet the grower should know
how to use what he raises, in the most
artistic way. thereby, to a large extent,
increasing the demand for the product
of his hous?s. This applies especial y
to the violet grower, as violets lend
themselves readily to rich, massive de-
signs, even more than to light airy ones
and still they are excellent for these
if they are properly combined with the
right greens. In bunching for street-
wear, a long bunch made by using a
leaf for every two or three violets and
then commencing to wind with one of
these for a point, adding on each s de
and top. making a long flat bunch with
the foliage showing all through it, and
finish by covering the last winds of
thread with a violet ribbon to match
(about number 2), and my word for it
your lady customers will call for such
a bunch the second time, for several
reasons, the ease with which it is fas-
tened to muff or corsage, and princi-
pally its improved appearance.

In making up funeral designs a com-
bination of ivy leaves and violets is
very rich and appropriate, especially
for business men and e'.derly persons;
columns, crescent wreaths, sickles,
etc., being especially good designs for
this combination.

In bunches to ship, the first impres-
sion of the consignee on opening tha
box is worth a good deal. In this mat-
ter much depends on the manner of
bunching and the arrangement in
packing. Previous to this season, the
flat topped bunch with the leaves regu-
larly arranged around the edges have
been demanded despite the fact that
they were clumsy, stiff and formal, but
this season the demand has been for an
artistic, properly arranged bunch,
made by placing the lower ends of ths
stems even, allowing the flowers to be

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Plan for Heating Two Three-quarter Span Houses.

at different lieiglits, witli tlie foliage
in tlie same manner, tlirougli and
around tlie bunch. This allows the
individual flowers to show up for all
that they are worth, as they cannot
when leveled off, and improves the
appearance in every way, even though
it may not measure as much in dia-
meter as the old flat bunch. As fast
as bunched wrap a strip of tissue pa-
per about the stems, and let the bunch
stand in water till the stems are well
flUed, taking care not to get the flow-
er wet at any time. After they are
filled drain them for a few minutes to
rid them of the surplus water, pack
closely in layers, with the stems point-
ing in to the center, with oil waxed
paper between each layer, but do not
make more than three layers if possi-
ble. Always take care that they are
packed tight, as they carry much bet-
ter so. Of course due care must be
exercised in wrapping the package, as
they freeze readily. When the box is
large enough, line heavily, as it is bet-
ter inside than on the outside.

R. E. S.

VIOLET QUERIES.

"With a frame of Lady Campbell vio-
lets and a few California violets which
have been grown outside for spring
use, how shall I make ready to fill a
small house in the fall? I would prefer
not to use pots if I can have the same
success without."

We would immediately take all the
cuttings possible and place in the pro-
pagating bed, following this plan for

several weeks yet. and then if in this
way we did not secure enough stock
the clumps could be lifted and divided
for the balance, then follow previous
notes in Review for treatment after
this. Personally I would buy new
stock rather than use the clumps, still
many good growers do use them with
success, and you might be able to do so.

"Can violets be grown successfully
in a house with immovable g ass
through the summer?"

This depends entirely on heavy
shading, ample ventilation and an ad-
equate water supply; that is. if the
house has side and top ventilators and
stands alone so that the heated air can
freely pass out. and the water supply
does not fail in the dry spells. I should
try it.

"What are the characteristics of dif-
ferent varieties in time of blooming,
keeping qualities, fragrance, depend-
I ence on most sun and ventilation?"

Good ventilation is an absolute ne-
cessity to all kinds. Lady Hume Camp-
bell is the most fragrant of all, not
keeping quite so long late in the sea-
son as Marie Louise, at least, not hold-
ing its color as well. This and Swan-
ley white flower more freely the latter
half of the winter than the first, and
want several degrees more heat at al;
times than Marie Louise. The Far-
quhar and Marie Louise are the best
violets to grow, if one can grow them,
until March; after that your best vio-
lets will come from the Lady Hum?
Campbell, especially if kept c'.osely
picked.

"Which are the easier to grow, most
fragrant, and best keepers, single or
double?"

The single will grow the best with
careless treatment. The best keepers
and most fragrant are the double sorts.

"What varieties are preferred near
Boston?"

Marie Loui.se.

"Our soil is light and gravelly. How
shall I prepare a soil for greenhouse
violets?"

Remove about six inches of the bor-
der, then spade as deep as possible,
then cover with about four inches of
well rotted sods; if these can be pro-
! cured from a field where the soil is
somewhat heavier, it is better. Spade
this in well, then cover with about two
inches of well rotted cow manure, dust
this all over heavily with air slacked
lime, say one quart to one hundred sq.
ft. of surface, and spade again. If
there is time, water heavily, and spad>
again as soon as dry enough not to
hurt the soil, repeating this several
times if possible. R. E. S.

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

We propose to erect two greenhouses,
each 20x125 feet, three-quarter span. 14
feet to ridge pole, running east and
west, for growing cut flowers, roses,
carnations, etc. Please tell us the best
wav to heat these houses.

Ohio. E. T. F.

The two three-quarter span green-
houses, having glass on the roof, verti-
cal east end and two feet of glass on
the south side, assuming a temperature
of 60 degrees is desired, would be best
heated by means of fourteen lines of
two-inch wrought iron pipes, arranged
as shown on accompanying plan, suit-
ably connected to a boiler having a
capacity of not less than 2.500 square
feet of" radiation. The mains should
be of 3%-inch pipes, and should have a
grade of not less than one inch in ten
feet (better one inch in five feet) up-
wards from the boiler. The running
pipes must have an upward grade from
the boiler end of the house of not less
than one inch in twenty feet, but it is
well to give all the grade the height
of benches and grade of land will al-
low, as increased grade means quicker
circulation and more perfect and eco-
nomical results.

At the east end of the center runs
two additional pipes are laid for a dis-
tance of about sixteen feet, this is in
order to take care of the additional
glass exposure at this end, while at the
west end, which is protected by the
potting shed, the coils commence about
eight feet away from the end, in order
to avoid overheating this protected
space.

An expansion tank should be con-
nected to the return main, and placed
as high as convenient in the potting
shed, in all cases higher than the
pipes at the far end of the houses, and
air vents must be placed at the ex-
treme end of all coils.

In case one of the houses Is desiredi

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of a lower temperature, say from 45 to
50 degrees, two lines of pipes in th?
center run may be omitted, but as the
cost of running these additional ppes
is so small and the advantage of being

able at any time to increase the tem-
perature is so great, it would be ad-
visable to put in all the pipes as
shown. HENRY W. GIBBONS.

New York.

Pansiis.

There is no time cf year when you
must keep a sharper lookout than now
or many things will be spoilt. There
is no frost in the ground and plants in
cold frames, particularly pansies. want
plenty of ventilation. We have had
a spell of mild, bright weather, and
they will begin to glow. The change-
alile weather has raised them out of
the ground, so as soon as they are dry
and the ground is mellow you should
go over them, pulling out the wetds
that have been certain to appear and
pressing the pansies back into the
bed. Give air to all stuff in frames
on every favorable occasion.

Pelarponiums.

Pelargoniums that were propaga'.ed
last September have been on a shelf
near the glass in 4-inch pots since De-
cember last and with one pinching
have made fine, sturdy plants. They
do with little water during the dark
days, but as the sun gets powerful,
want to grow. A shift to a 5-inch pot
will now be necessary, and if fxtra
strong a O-inch. Always remember
that a pelargonium likes a solid pot-
ting, and as they will be too large for
any hanging shelf, must have a light
bench. At no time do they like any
dampness, either on leaves, flowers or
roots, or in the atmosphere, or I would
say, not a damp house. While not
wanting a high temperature at any
time, they are easily ruined by a damp
period in May. if the fire heat is ab-
sent; particularly is this the case
when in flower, dampness causing the
petals to drop on the foliage and de-
cay of the foliage begins at once.

Seed Sowing.

The middle of the month is a busy
time with seed sowing in our latitude.
Asters, phlox, stocks, zinnias, mari-
golds and balsams if sown by the 15th
are about early enough for the general
crop and in right condition to sell
to your customers for their garden.
How to sow seed has been treated at
some length of late, both from my
pen and others. If you do err let It
be on the side of sowing thinly. A
bench where the temperature will av-

erage 55 degrees at night will do nice-
ly for all of these useful annuals, and
a shading of newspapers on sunny
days will keep the soil from drying
up. Plants with roots may like an
almost natural time of dryness and
then enjoy a good watering, but not
so with seeds that are germinating. A
uniform moisture will help very much
to successful germination and welfare
of the very young plant.

Cannas.

Cannas that were started a few
weeks ago in flats and perhaps placed
on the hot water pipes will now have
grown six or seven inches high. If not
convenient yet to pot them, move them
into the light, and if not more than
50 degrees at night they will do well
enough.

About the middle of this month we
start our Caladium esculentum. We
start them as we do cannas, placing
them an inch or two apart in thiee
inches of soil and give them the ben-
efit of the heat of the pipes. They
will quickly start by this method and
you will save several weeks' time and
valuable space on your benches. These
roots have got down to a very low
price, but don't let that induce you
to buy the large size because they ap-
pear cheap. The 2-inch in diameter
are large enough for any purpose.

Lilies.

For several years we have found a
good use for the Lilium lancifolium.
album, roseum and rubrum and a few
L. auratum. The most useful of all
is L. L. album. We have never tried
to force them, and if they come into
flower the earliest in July and a cut-
ting is followed along till October, we
And good use for them. We believe in
potting them in -1-inch pots as received
during the winter, placing under a
cool bench and not watering. There is
moisture enough in the soil to start
them growing, and if they do not start
for six weeks it is just as well. They
have now made a growth of five or six
inches, and when that far advarced
must have the light of a bench and
a shift into their flowering pots. A 5-
inch will flower then nicely, but we

find when three good plants are put
into an S-inch they take less watering,
make better flowers and meet with a
better sale. Great quantities of these
lilies are cut from out of doors, but
they are poor samples compared with
those produced under glass, and the
lancifolium type pay best, when they
come in after longiflorum and candid-
um are gone.

Rhododendrons.

If you force any rhododendrons for
Easter they are not nearly so easily
started into flower as azaleas. If not
showing an inclination to open their
buds move them into a temperature of
00 degrees and keep them well
syringed. WM. SCOTT.

BALTIMORE.

The Market.

Trade continues at about the same
pace as last week. The store windows
are now resplendent in a glory of
spring flowers.

Messrs. John Cook and E. A. Seid-
weitz both presented a very tasty dis-
play of miscellaneous bulbous stuff,
which particularly caught the eye of
your correspondent. Good stuff is now
more plentiful and quite equal to the
demand. The wholesale prices h; ve
changed but slightly.

Gardeners' Club.

In striking contrast to last meetirg's
"record breaker." there was but a slim
attendance at the Gardeners' Club
Monday. February 28. Little impor-
tant business was transacteil and upon
the whole things were unusually quiet.

Messrs. Halliday Bros, exhibited a
very fine specimen of Mrs. McBurney,
the stem being almost equal in qual-
ity to that of a Beauty, and measured
twenty-four inches long by one-fourth
inch in diameter. Having looked for-
ward to an interesting talk upon the
never tiresome subject of carnations,
we regret very much Mr. VV. P. Craig's
inability to be with us election night.

Question Box.

What are the advantages of planting
chrysanthemums in benches over solid
beds? Mr. Binder Ihcught "no special
benefit beyond the fact that better con-
trol could be had in watering."

Does huckstering plants affect the
regular trade? The general sentiment
of the club was vo'ced by Mr. Christy,
who thought it did. as the class of
people who did that kind of business
were seldom reliable and in many
cases both ignorantly and willfully
misnamed and misrepresented, thus
causing the public to become su pi-
cious and to even distrust the legti-
mate trade.

Name the best geraniums for bed-
ding purposes. Centaur, pink; S. A.
Nutt, red; La Favorite, white.

To the question, "Would poinsettias
ever come to the front again?" Mr.
Pentland replied. "That their extreme-
ly difficult culture made it very im-
probable," a temperature of SO degrees

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being required in order to develop and
hold the bracts. As there is yearly
an increasing demand, the writer
thinks it only a question of time be-
fore this so-called "flower" will be re-
garded as one of the Xnias requisites
of every first-class florist establish-
ment.

Mr. Aug. Rolker, of New Yoi k. and
Mr. Paul Berkowitz, of Philadelphia,
were in town a few days this week.

Obituary.

On Thursday, the 3d inst., Mr.
Charles Hamilton died suddenly of
apoplexy. Mr. Hamilton was in his
seventieth year, and was born at Ty-
rone, County Armagh, Ireland, in 1S28.
After a preliminary education at pri-
vate schools and the National acad-
emy, he commenced the study of flori-
culture in 1843, on the grounds of Sir
James Strong. Lyon Abbey. At the
expiration of four years he went to
Dublin and for a time was engaged in
the botanical gardens, when he after-
wards entered the Revenue Excise in
her majesty's service, which position
he held until he came to America in
1851.

He was then engaged in the florist
establishment of Solomon B. Davies.
During this time he imported many
orchids and rare exotics, which sup-
plied the large conservatories of this
city. In 1862 he established the florist
business on the Old York Road, Wav-
erly, which he managed until his
death.

In him the Gardenei's' Club loses one
of its brightest and most active mem-
bers, and his many friends in the craft
extend their sincere sympathy to his
bereaved wife and daughters.

C. F. F.

THE CLARA CEMETERY VASE.

The accompanying engraving is
from a photograph of a vase for
flowers in the cemetery, and it is cer-
tainly a vast improvement over the
miscellaneous receptacles usually
found in the cemetery. It is of heavy
glass and stands about twelve inches
high, the lower end being pointed so it
can be imbedded about six inches in
the ground and stand firm. The price
has been placed at a figure which
makes it possible to retail them at 50
to 75 cents and leave the dealer a
profit of 100 per cent. It would seem
that florists doing a cemetery trade
should find a good demand for this
vase. It is being introduced by Bas-
sett & Washburn, Chicago.

NEW YORK.

Among the Wholesalers.

"It is only Lent!" for that reason,
however, prices went tumbling down
the toboggan slide in spite of a com-
parative scarceness in some lines. On
Saturday there was a slight upward
tendency, a fair day and light ship-
ments contributing largely to this.
Things are about the same as the early
part of the week, a few shipping or-

ders helping out considerably. Prices
will rule, however, low in most lines,
as low as any time this season.

The finest Beauties realize but half
a dollar, while Brides and Bridesmaids
reach top at $12.50, a few exceptional
Bridesmaids selling for ?15. Meteors
hold prett.v steady, but stock is slow
and not taken bold of like the popular
Maid. Testouts and Carnots are still
very shy and only small lots are seen,
and price in accordance. Morgans and
Cusius take chances with the rest.

There was a slight overplus of fancy
carnations that put the top price down
to $5. Harrisii remain about the same,
though the tendency will be liable to
trend upward from now till Easter, a
large order for 10,000 flowers for the
end of the month using up consider-
able of the surplus. Valley, after ral-
lying a little, dropped again into the
old rut.

The Clara Cemetery Vase.

Bulb stuff has not been so heavy as
a rule and some of the better class of
tulips have realized fair prices.

Brunners are commencing to assert
themselves, but 40 cents is the top
price for the best. For average prices
see New York market.

Mr. Thomas Young, Jr., is always
busy and his store has an air of neat-
ness and dispatch. He takes special
pride in his window which is at all
times bright with seasonable flowering
plants, tulips and hyacinths being
much in evidence these days, with a
backing of smiling clerks.

Seed and Bulb Trade.
Mr. William J. Elliott has returned
from his trip to Bermuda, where he
inspected the Lilium Harrisii crops.
The disease has worked sad havoc in
some sections, while other sections
are entirely free from it. The crop as
a whole is likely to be much shorter
than heretofore. Mr. Elliott was much
impressed with the island and its char-
acteristics, and returned feeling much
benefited by the trip.

Mr. John Clark, representing Joseph
Breck & Sons, of Boston, was a re-
cent visitor. Jack is looking the pic-
ture of health and from indications
business must be good.

William Elliott & Sons hold their
first spring auction next Tuesday,
March 15, and will sell a fine miscella-
neous lot of goods.

The Park Board selected Mr. John
de Wolf of Brooklyn, as landscape
architect-in-chief at a salary of ?4,000
a year from thirteen applicants. Mr.
de Wolf will be consulted on all
changes in the park system of Greater
New York.

Our Special Wholesale Report.

Business has been dull throughout
the week, with a liberal supply of
stock. Things have been going on
from bad to worse since last Monday.
This inactivity is not at all unusual
for the early weeks of Lent, but it is
just as hard to get down to the lower
level of prices, which is its natural re-
sult. The higher grades of stock have
been most affected and have been dif-
ficult to dispose of at steady prices.

Special Brides and Bridesmaids
could be had at prices much below
last week's quotations. Long Beau-
ties went down to 50 cents and the
shorts found indifferent buyers at low
figures. Brunner has now entered the
field against the Beauties and sell on a
par with them, having a preference
with buyers at present, because of
their superiority in form and color.
Jacks, too, are now coming along, but
do not find a ready market.

Carnations, up to Saturday, were
plentiful and sales dragged at reduced
prices compared with the previous
week, fine Scotts and Daybreaks sell-
ing as low as $1.25 and $1.50 per hun-
dred. There is no use for poor stock
and many of the low grade carnations
were not sold.

Valley has dropped in price and.
with tulips, Harrisii and freezias, is
in limited demand. Daffodils move
slowly. The violet market is in bad
shape. They are all sold, but at un-
quotable figures.

The Florists' Qub.

The regular meeting of the New
York Florists' Club will take place
next Monday, March 14th, and Profes-
sor John B. Smith, of New Brunswick,
N. J., will lecture on the subject of
"Greenhouse Pests."

The club will also hold its monthly
exhibitions for the medals and certifi-
cates, and intending exhibitors should
"read, mark, learn and inwardly di-
gest" the rules governing same and ap-
pearing in our issue of February 17.
About a dozen more names are on the
nominating list and the club is on the
high road of prosperity and useful-
ness.

Market Florists' Association.
There will be a special meeting of
the Market Florists' Association, next
Tuesday evening at 7:30, in Leach's
restaurant, for the allotment of mar-
ket stands and the transaction of busi-

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MARCH 10, 1898.

ness preparatory to opening March 26.
Stands will cost $1.12 and $1.25 and all
growers and those interested in the
association's work are invited to at-
tend. There is every indication of the
project being a snccess and laying the
foundation of what will ultimately be
the plant market of New York City.

The initiation fee is but $1 and a de-
posit guarantee of $5 if you expect to
take a stand. All information can be
furnished by the secretary, Mr. A. D.
Rose, Jersey City, or any of the officers
or members of the association.

Various Notes.

Mr. Owen P. McDonald, manager for
N. Christatos, suffered a severe loss in
the death of his wife last week, and
has the sympathy of all his friends.

Many favorable comments have been
made on the enterprise of The Florists'
Review upon their comprehensive re-
port of the club dinner and the photo-
graphs which arrived here Saturday
morning, less than one week after the
event.

Mr. James Clark, the genial mana-
ger of the Seawanhaka greenhouses.
Oyster Bay, L. I., and several Holland
gentlemen, who are visiting this coun-
try for their health and incidentally
business, were recent visitors.

Brooklyn.

The members of the Bedford Club,
Brooklyn, held a jollification a lew
evenings ago, the event being the
working of the good fellowship degree
upon Mr. U. G. Scollay, and the pre-
sentation of a handsome diamond soli-
taire. U. G. S. is a very popular mem-
ber of the club, and The Review offers
him congratulations.

James Mallon's Sons were very busy
making up bouquets and baskets for a
commencement held at the Academy of
Music. Some of them were very hand-
some and displayed excellent taste.

James Weir's Sons are having a big
call for boxes and trays of tulips and
hyacinths, which are dressed with
crepe paper and ribbon. They report
business fair considering it is Lent,
and expect to have about 40,000 lily
flowers for Easter, including a very
fine lot of azaleas and hydrangeas.

J. y. Phillips has plenty of funeral
work all the time, and his window was
a regular bower, containing some very
fine rhododendrons and azaleas, well
flowered and good varieties.

Mr. William Scollay is on the sick
list.

John Scott is working np a fine
stock of Pandanns Veitchii, also young
ferns and palms. His cattleyas have
also done good service this winter and
fully paid for their board.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

Business is decidedly better than at
the same period last year and indica-
tions are favorable for good trade all
through Lent. The shipping trade is
holding up particularly. The supply
has increased largely and there is some
surplus of tea roses and colored car-

nations, and in this stock and most
bulbous flowers only the best find a
market. The call for funeral flowers
has been very steady and this has been
the backbone of the market. At no
time so far have there been such gluts
as at the same season in former years,
.'hough undoubtedly some stock has
failed to find a market, and there is a
tendency to make special rates on
large quantities. Prices on tea roses
■range from $3 to $6.

Notes.

This Thursday evening is "Rose and
Violet Night" at the Florist Club. The
discussion on roses will be opened by
Mr. Fred Hills.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting
large crops of very fine Brides, Brides-
maids and Meteors. Their cut of Beau-
lies is also very large. They note a
call for a better grade of flowers than
formerly.

K. E. Reiser, of Kennicott Bros. Co.,
is spending a few weeks at West Ba-
den, Ind. Mr. Flint Kennicott was on
the sick list the first part of the week,
but is now about again.

John T. Glover, of Winter & Glover,
is also on the sick list.

W. E. Lynch has taken the agency
for the Bohn ice box, made especially
for florists, and displays a sample in
his salesroom. It has a glass front and
is very neatly and substantially made
though the price is moderate. Mr.
Lynch has given the box a thorough
test and finds it economical and effec-
tive.

Mr. M. Rice, of M. Rice & Co.. Phil-
adelphia, paid the Chicago trade a
visit this week. Mr. Roscoe Saunders,
Aurora, 111., was also a visitor.

Oscar Kreitling is building a new-
store with greenhouse attached, at 1566
W. 12th St., which will be fitted up in
first class style. He will still retain
the old store at 3S0 W. 12th st.

'Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson
are further increasing their stock of
florists' supplies and are rapidly de-
veloping their trade in this depart-
ment. They are also doing quite a
business in plants. A lot of good
cinerarias from a local grower were
meeting with quick sale. Mr. Mc-
Kellar thinks there is a decided future
for the trade in plants.

By the way— Charley McKellar has a
new hat which is so loud that you
can hear the band play.

And don't miss the opportunity of
sizing up Ed. Winterson in his new 29-
cent suit and 7-dollar hat. It's a great
combination.

ST. LOUIS.

Condition of Trade.

The cut flower trade in this city has
felt the effects of Lent but little, nearly
all the downtown stores having had
something to do, most of it being for
funerals. In the west end the florists
say that Lent did not seem to have
any effect on them the past week.

Stock did not accumulate at the
wholesale houses, except violets and
bulbous stuff.

Prices.

Prices are a little lower than they
were a week ago. The market was
never better supplied as to quality and
variety of stock than at present.

Roses in all the popular sorts are not
abundant and bring from $4 to $S, the
latter figure being for good, long
stemmed stock, such as Brides, Brides-
maids. Meteors and Kaiserin. Perles
and Woottons bring $3, the best going
at $5. A few extra fine Beauties were
seen last week which sold at sight.
Carnations are a little more plentiful
just now; still good common stock
sells at $1.50, with fancies at from
$3 to $4.

Bulbous stuff is very plentiful and
the Dutch and Roman hyacinths are
sold at $2 and $3; daffs, $3; tulips,
good, at $2 and $4 for the best; valley,
$4; Harrisii, $12.50; callas, $8 and $10.

Violets are a great glut and have
been for the past two weeks. Home
grown California are held at 25 and 35
cents per 100; small singles, 10 cents;
doubles, 25 and 35 cents; southern
stuff of all kinds is coming to this mar-
ket in great quantities and is selling
for almost nothing. All kinds of greens
are selling well; Smilax not over plen-
tiful, at $12.50; adiantum, $1.00, and
asparagus, 35 and 50 cents per string.

Notes.

Visitors in town are Lloyd Vaughan,
of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,
Chicago, and Martin Reukauf. repre-
senting H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila-
delphia.

Edward C. Buechel, secretary of the
Riessen Floral Co., has been appointed
chairman on special prize committee in
place of William C. Young who re-
signed.

The manager of this year's chrysan-
themum show reports that up to date
the special prizes subscribed amount
to $1,200. A souvenir program with
colored plates will be one of the fea-
tures of this year's show which will
be held at the Coliseum.

Bowling Items.

The Bowling Club on Monday be-
gan its March series of 12 games.
The usual three games were rolled. Mr.
Lloyd Vaughan of Chicago, rolled with
the meml)ers. Our high man for the
night was C. C. Sanders, with 558; sin-
gle high score. 214. Beneke, second,
with 533; high score 189. Fred Weber,
third, with 521; high score, 179. Dr.
Helwig rolled two high single scores
of 207 and 209. and Carl Beyer made
209 in one game. The attendance was
good. J. J. B.

PHILADELPHIA.

Trade Review.

Business has become quieter, yet the
conditions are by no means unfavor-
able. The growers are beginning to
throw out a table or a house of some
rose or carnation to make room tor
young stock and this, together with

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the fairly cold weather we have had —
two snowstorms so far this month —
and the fairly brislv demand, has kept
prices from dropping much.

There is ditflculty in disposing of
some cheap stock, Ijut the retailers
are coming forward nobly. "To keep
the street men from getting 'there,' "
as one bright storekeeper put it. as he
bought a hundred short stemmed
Beauties and put them in his window,
attaching to the vase a card with a
tempting price written thereon. Sev-
eral weddings occurred last week and
more are to follow, so prospects are
encouraging.

The novelty in the plant line is
climbing Souvenir de Wootton. This
rose is said to have originated some
years ago with Thomas Butler at
Wyndmoor, and is what Its name in-
dicates, a climbing form of the old
Wootton. It is being forced by Robert
Craig & Son, prettily trained and
evenly flowered.

The Florist Club.

The Florist Club meeting on Tues-
day night was well attended and very
interesting. W. P. Craig read a pa-
per on the Carnation Convention at
Chicago, which was heartily applaud-
ed; he also showed some blooms of
the new varieties. The club decided
to have a shad dinner later in the
spring. John Burton's knowledge of
parliamentary law, gained in the state
legislature, greatly helped his side in
a particularly lively debate. W. N.
Rudd, of Chicago, was present and
addressed the meeting.

The Botanical Society held a special
meeting on Friday at which Robert
Craig and Wm. K. Harris were to
make addresses on "Living Plants."

Notes.

The agents of the bulb growers in
Holland are with us now. They do
not find business brisk in this city,
but believe it will be better after
Easter. There is some complaint
about Narcissus Von Sion. The de-
mand for this double daffodil has in-
creased enormously in the past ten
years, until this year it has given
general satisfaction, being easily
forced and very lasting. This year
8ome of the flowers remain green in
the center when fully blown or fail to
develop at all. It is said that the
leaves die too soon in Holland, caus-
ing the bulbs to ripen prematurely.
The source of the trouble is unknown.
Buyers of Narcissus Von Sion will do
well to instruct the bulb growers with
whom they deal on no account to ship
them any stock not properly ripened.
It will not prove satisfactory. No re-
liable firm will wish to ship this stock
when the facts are known to them.

Saturday saw the close of the tour-
nament of the Philadelphia Trap
Shooters' League. Eleven teams com-
peted on the handicap plan, the Flor-
ist team finishing second; a most
creditable showing, especially when it
is noticed that the Wayne Club, who
captured first, received forty odd tar-

gets more handicap. The team com-
prised Messrs. Anderson, Bell, Bur-
ton. Cartledge, Hallowell and Parks.
Following the team shoot were some
special events. No. 7, 10 targets,
known angles, was won by John Bur-
ton from a large field, with a clean
score. J. W. Y.

"WASHINGTON.

Track Resume.

It was said of the Christian En-
deavor people when they convened
here that they brought a shirt and a
$5 bill with them, and carried both
away. The same cannot be said of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion here in convention last week. The
stores that depend almost entirely on
transient trade report a good week —
in fact, better than the week preceding
Lent. In addition to this, the passing
away of several prominent citizens
assisted the usual demand for flow-
ers, which made the first week in Lent
a busy one. Social functions do not
cease in Washington society during
the Lenten season, the demand for
loose flowers for social teas, etc., be-
. ing satisfactory to the trade.

Prices remain firm, quality of stuff
good and quantity equal to the demand,
with the exception of carnations,
Violets are getting more plentiful and
remain firm in price.

I notice that the carnations in this
vicinity are bursting their calyces,
particularly Scott. Last year it would
have been diflicult to find a single case
of the Scott so deformed; this season i
is the case with all the growers.

The florist store formerly owned by
Mr. Eugene Cadmus, and later by Mr.
Ignatius Glorius, was sold at public
auction on the 23d inst., of all its con-
tents, fixtures, designs, etc.

Appreciated Resolutions.

At the last meeting of the Commer-
.cial Florists' Association, a vote of
"thanks was sent to the Cleveland Flor-
ists' Club for the set of strong resolu-
tions adopted by them and sent to the
members of congress from their state,
denouncing the system of free distri-
bution of plants and flowers by the
United States government in the Dis-
trict of Columbia, and the thanks were
of that good old-fashioned kind from
deep down in our hearts. Let us hear
from the others, for we need your as-
sistance, without which we can make
but little headway.

Col. Bingham, in charge of public
buildings and grounds, evidently
thinks he can extend his system of
free distribution still farther. Not
content with robbing the florists of the
cream of their trade, he has now ex-
tended the system to include private
marriages. Last week, at such a cere-
mony, the plants for decorating the
house, bride's bouquet and cut flowers
were furnished from the government
greenhouses by his order. If this con-
tinues many more seasons there will

be no business for the florists. Even
the police detailed for duty at the
executive mansion are beneficiaries.
One recently asked for and received a
funeral design.

While writing of government com-
petition I would like to correct a state-
ment I made some time ago, in which
I said the agent who was sent out by
the department of agriculture to pur-
chase plants had stated the plants were
to be given to members of congress
and other officials upon the assembling
of congress. The parties who gave me
the information are not certain that
he used the words or intimated the
plants were to be used for that pur-
pose, and I willingly correct it. I
would not meaningly do an injustice
to him or any one else. W. H. K.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Supply and Demand.

With the bright and only
moderate cold weather we are
having lately, flowers become
more plentiful every day, bulb-
ous stuff especially coming to market
in very large quantities and not all of
it can be worked up to advantage. Car-
nations and violets, however, are read-
ily disposed of and none of the roses
are spoiling. The demand all around
continues very good, though some days
a slight decline could be noticed.

Personals,

Geo. Arnold is supplying this mar-
ket now with his well grown, long
stemmed sweet peas, which are the ad-
miration of all and sell at sight; the
supply, however, is not yet up to the
demand, but increasing rapidly.

John Dobbertin, who for a number
of years has conducted a small but
well paying business on the outskirts
of the city, is now preparing to open a
regular florist store in a more central
location on Clinton street and is quite
confident of success. Go ahead, the
more the merrier.

Young Rhind, from Canandaigua,
was in town last Saturday making the
rounds among the growers. He is a
very bright young man, the son of the
well known successful violet grower
Dunf-an Rhind and certainly takes an
earnest interest in the growing of cut
flowers of every description, though
for the pi-esent his father has no Inten-
tion of growing carnations or roses
more largely than heretofore, but may
do so later. Violets have proved to b^
with him a most satisfactory crop, and
although the diseases have bothered
his plants early In the season, they
are now, as he says, remarkably clean
and healthy and the flowers coming to
town prove it, for they are among the
best in this market.

The friends of Mrs. F. Schlegel will
be pleased to know that she is slowly
but surely recovering from her severe
injuries and will soon be again able to
go about as usual.

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MARCH 10, 189S.

W. L. Keller, of J. B. Keller's Sons,
is at present in New York on a visit
to his uncle J. M. K.. of Bay Ridge.
Novelties in Easter stock he is after,
Ijut it is doubtful whether he will find
what he is looking for.

George J. Keller all at once comes
out now with the finest lot of Agathea
coelestis we have seen yet. He kept
his plants hidden away in a frame un-
til last week and intends to get all of
them in for Easter. They are nice lit-
tle stocky plants in 5-inch pots, now
full of buds and there will be no trou-
ble to dispose of them, for they are
really splendid. He also has the fines;
lot of late cyclamen; just right for
Easter. They were kept back in a very
cool house and are now profusely cov-
ered with buds.

Harbingers of Spring.

On the southern slopes in Highland
park we noticed last week, that the
little snowdrops are out almost in full
bloom. In their protected situation
they have been in tlower usually very
early, but this is to my knowledge the
earliest date since the establishment of
the parks. Quite a generous quantity
has been planted additionally last fall
and it can plainly be seen that the pub-
lic appreciate the efforts of our untir-
ing superintendent, for visitors are de-
cidedly numerous in this park when-
ever the weather is pleasant, though
the snow has not disappeared yet from
the northern and eastern slopes nor in
the deeper ravines of the grounds.

K.

BOSTON.

Club Meeting.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club the members listened to a very
interesting discourse by Mr. Emil
Mische on the Royal Gardens at Kew,
England, which brought out consider-
able discussion. A vote of thanks
was tendered the lecturer.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the weekly exhibition there were
only a few displays. R. & J. Farquhar
showed a fine new variety of narcis-
sus; Peter B. Robb. of Whitinsville.
a good variety of Cattleya Trianae;
Mrs. E. M. Gill, of West Medford, a
fine plant of Agathea coelestis, an old
plant, but one worthy of more geneial
cultivation.

At the monthly meeting there was
quite a discussion as to whether the
society should move or remodel. A
project was mentioned of building a
large glass structure on Boston Com-
mon by permission of the city govern-
ment. Further action will be taken at
the next meeting.

The Market.
There has been a heavy increase in
the supply, which has also improved
in quality. Ruling prices are about as
follows: ' Beauties, $8 to $50; Brides,
Maids. Meteors, $4 to $12: Perles and
other varieties, $2 to $5; carnations,
$1 to $2; Harrisii and lor.giflorura, $6

to $S; narcissus, Romans and valley,
$1 to $2; violets, 25 to 60 cents per
100.

Various Notes.

Recent visitors were J. E. Killen,
representing C. H. Joosten, New York,
and several Holland bulb growers. The
latter say that the crop of hyacinths
was light, but that narcissus and oth-
er bulbs are plentiful.

Mr. Carl Blomberg will deliver a
lecture on aquatics before the Flor-
ists' and Gardeners' Club of Newport
March 23. C. H. J.

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Copyright 1898.

REPLY OF A BOSTON EDITOR.

One of the unpleasant things a park
superintendent has to meet is the fleree
criticism of the uninformed when the
superintendent finds it wise to thin
out existing plantations of trees and
shrubs. And unfortunately these cri-
ticisms are often made the basis of a
sensational article by one of the local
dailies which still further misleads the
public. We are pleased to note that the
Boston Transcript has set a good ex-
ample in such cases, as evidenced by
the following inquiry and answer that
appeared in its issue of Jan. 31 last;
To the Editor ot the Transcript:

Will you please inform me who is this
man Pettigrew who is ruining the beauti-
ful park with his axe? And is there no
asylum in Boston for idiots? G. E.

Mr. J. A. Pettigrew is the chief execu-
tive ot the Board of Park Commissioners
of the city of Boston and superintendent
of Boston parks. He was superintendent
for many years of Lincoln park in Chi-
cago, which was practically made by him,
and lost his place because he incurred the
displeasure of Governor Altgeld. Imme-
diately after leaving Lincoln park he be-
came superintendent of parks in Milwau-
kee, Wis. At the end of a short time he
was chosen to fill the more important
place of superintendent of the parks of
Brooklyn, and from Brooklyn he was
brought a year ago to Boston. He is a
conservative, cautious, economical man,
with executive force and a practical
knowledge of trees and their cultivation,
road-building and the general necessities
of park management. He is the ac-
knowledged head of his profession in the
United States, and since he has been in
Boston he has been asked to return to
the charge of Lincoln park in Chicago,
to become superintendent of the parks of
Buffalo New York, and ot the parks of
the borough of Manhattan in Greater
New York. During the year he has been

in Boston he has savecl his salary ten
times over by systematizing park work
and cutting off needless expenditures. As
long as Mr. Pettigrew remains in his
present position and is supported by hia
commissioners the people ot this city need
feel no anxietv about their parks.— Editor.

SUB-WATERING.

The essay by Prof. Arthur, read at
the convention of the American Car-
nation Society and published in our
last issue, has attracted much atten-
tion from progressive growers. One
of the greatest drawbacks to the pro-
posed new method is the expense of
lining the greenhouse benches with
zinc to secure a watertight bottom.
Mr. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash-
burn. Chicago, is contemplating the
experiment of lining some benches
with the stiff blue clay subsoil to be
had in his vicinity at Hinsdale. His
idea is to line the benches with the
clay, then place in a layer ot cinders
and broken bricks, and over this a
layer of Jadoo, upon which is to be
laid the soil. The cinders and broken
brick would have the merit of cheap-
ness and the Jadoo would keep the soil
from packing among the bricks, and at
the same time act as a quick absorb-
ent. He intends to experiment on the
lines above described and the results
will be looked for with interest.

CHEAP FUEL FOR GREENHOUSE

HEATING.
From the number of letters I am
now receiving from florists in all parts
of the country, I think the above ques-
tion might be of interest to the many
readers of your valuable paper.

We are now well on in the second
winter that I have used exclusively
clay and hard coal screenings in about
equal parts. Clay wet to about the
consistency of tempered clay for mak-
ing stock bricks, slack and clay well
mixed and used as mixed. In starting
fires a few shovels of coke or soft coal
is thrown into the furnace, or, if nei-
ther of those are at hand, a few sticks
of wood, old blocks or anything that
will take fire. As soon as the above is
well started a thin layer of the mix-
ture is put on, it is then left for one
or two hours when it is well started
and giving off heat; the furnace is
then filled with the mixture and there
is nothing more to do for ten or twelve
hours, when it is again filled up and
left till ready to clean out forty-eight
hours from time it is started. My boil-
er has two distinct furnaces, one of
which is taking care of the boiler
while the other is burning up, or one
bright fire at all times.

I find several florists have been try-
ing my mixture in an ordinary boiler
with more or less success, less as a
rule. Any one who would like to try
it should start the fire in the usual
way, say with hard coal, and get up a
strong heat; before the coal begins to
get dead fill up the furnace with the
above described mixture, it will dead-
en the heat for some time; when it

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gets well started they will be surprised
at the amount of heat it gives off and
the time it will last. Before it is burnt
out clean the experimenter will find
that the Are must be drawn as the
heat is going down too fast, as noth-
ing can then be done but draw out the
fire and make a new start; in that
case the stoker will want to give up
his job rather than try the experiment
again. If the fire can be allowed to
burn out clean the drawing out is an
easy matter if the furnace door is
large enough. If the furnace is en-
closed in iron or water spaces it cools
off so fast when fire is dumped or
drawn it will require a lot of coal to
start the mixture; it would be almost
like using up a cord of hickory wood
to burn a cord of sweet chestnut.

Any cheap fuel that I have ever used
I could never find satisfactory for
greenhouse purposes with a single fur-
nace to the boiler, as there is too much
time lost before it gives out sufficient
heat. I have used peat as fuel where
we could cut and stack it within twen-
ty yards of the furnace; it would give
out a strong heat, but made so much
ashes it was impossible to keep grates
clear, and dumping fires so often to
get rid of ashes, it proved a failure. If
the same material was at hand it could
be used successfully with the double
furnace. S. TAPLIN.

Detroit, Mich.

PITTSBURG.

Business Keeps up Well.

For the first week of Lent business
has kept up well. Indications here
point to a continued good trade for the
balance of the penitential season.
Roses, carnations and Harrisii are sell-
ing well. Tulips, hyacinths and daffo-
dils have been plentiful and cheap.
Blooming plants are rather conspicu-
ous in our show windows, azaleas and
genistas prevailing.

The Lily Disease.

Your correspondent, in an interview
with Mr. Fred Burki, was informed
that in his opinion the greater preva-
lence of disease in the Harrisii is due
to the shipment of unmatured bulbs.
It is supposed that shippers in Ber-
muda, in order to evade the tariff
duties, sought to make their shipments
as large as possible, and in this way,
after the best bulbs had been selected
for the earlier shipments, which
proved, to a large extent, free from
disease, the more immature bulbs were
drawn on for later shipments. It is a
fact that disease is more common
in the later shipments. A number of
growers here place their loss as high
,as 60 per cent of the product.

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stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can ha\'e his money back. For
particulars address A. H.. care Florists' Review.

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MARCH 10, 1S9S.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

The Florist Club.
The Grand Rapids Florists' Club
held a meeting at Alfred Hannah's, on
East street, near Burton avenue, Tues-
day afternoon, Feb. 15. After a trip
through both plants, for there are two.
about one-half mile intervening, one
grown e.xclusively to carnations, with
which Mr. Hannah is very successful,
and the other used for roses, mixed
plants and flowers with wbicli to sup-
ply his store trade, the meeting was
called to order by Henry Smith, in the
absence of President Stover. Charles
Chadwick was admitted to membership.

Solid Beds vs. Benches.

Henry Smith read an able paper on
"Roses." A great diversity of opinion
was expressed regarding the advant-
ages of growing on solid beds versus
benches. Solid beds planted to
Brides and Maids, with under drainage
of tiles, was cited as showing that good
roses can be grown in that way.

Walter Grey, of Cincinnati, was
mentioned as being successful with
solid beds, keeping the plants in bear-
ing year after year, instead of replant-
ing at great expense each year. Mr.
Grey once remarked to the writer that
he had wasted $2,000 per year in un-
necessary expense of labor and new
stock by adhering to the old method.
He claimed finer flowers and a more
abundant crop. Why don't the con-
cerns around Chicago grow them in
solid beds, was asked? The reply was
that the soil was too heavy and" wet,
lacking proper drainage. Some con-
sidered it advisable to keep part of
the plants in two years, similar to the
method pursued by some Detroit
florists, thus having one-half the stock
one year old, the other two years
-old. The majority were, however, in
favor of the present bench system.

Black Spot.

The cause of black spot was assigned
to several conditions — overwatering,
sudden changes of temperature,
draughts and mulching too early, while
the wood was in such a soft, sappy con-
dition, and in such rapid growth that
the plants could not assimilate it when
the cold nights arrived. This condi-
tion, followed by hot days, causes a
check in the flow of sap, resulting in a
congested condition, followed by black
spot. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle and
Meteor were considered the only
profitable varieties to grow for winter
blooming, and Kaiserin, Testout and
La France for summer. While all
florists must grow some American
Beauty roses, it is not considered a
profitable variety in this vicinity.

CAMDEN, N. J.— Mr. C. W. Turnley
mourns the death of his little grandson,
Lawrence Turnley, who died Jan. 13,
aged 8 years, of diphtheria.

Always mention the Florists' Keviev/ when
writing advertisers.

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Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited toGreen-
liouse conditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those
that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire
business is confined to greenhouse material — for it take^. a long time for the
lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only
those of large ca]iital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is
to buy green lumber and bold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum-
ber from the iiroducers of Cyi>ress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheajjer for
them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open
air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress
clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

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OR Estimates.

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MUSA ENSETE

Strong, :i-iii., ready May
1st. $1.2.") per do/. $s
per 1IH1.

FETISH BANANA

,\ r.ire un\Lll\, iiist
from .\fnea. Half
dwarf. Keadv Mav
Ist, $1 per dbz.; $7
per KKJ.

CARICA PAPAYA

The tine new ludding plant, as easily grown as a
Sinirtower, thriving^ in heat and drouth. Ready
Mav 1st, Strong friun 3-in., fl.^iO jut flo/,; $10 per
1011. Send lor list of

PAI.SIS and other RAKITIES.

Reasoner Bros., aT

ONECO.

Rooted Cuttings.

Per 100 Per 1000

Verbenas. IS var., very strong — Jii 7o fti IH)

Cnleus. 12 varieties NO 7,(H(

Heliotrope. 4 varieties 1.00 8.00

Alyssum, double l.(K)

Swainsonas 1.50

Petunias, double, 10 varieties 2.00

Vinca Major 2.(K)

Smilax. from flats 50c.; 2-inch pots. 75c.

Pelargoniums, 6 leading var., 3-in. pots. $5 per HX)

Selaginella Martensii 2-in. pots, f\ pt-r 100

Expri'P? paid, cnsli with (irdcr.

E. H. SMITH, - Macomb, III.

1898

will mail you list
;ind beautifully
illustrated
Ofscriptive Cat-
alogue.

1878

New Price List
for Spring and
Summer. If you
fiave not received
it, send postal;

Horticultural imports and exports from Europe,
China. lapan, .\ustralia, Mi-xn c, rti ,

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established 1S7S 220 Broadway. New York.

GOOD STOCK ! !

Pornotinno in ■^in. pots. .Mrs. s, A. Northway. «10
UdllldllUllb perluO; Flum Hill. Mniile(lale,«5 per lOO;
lid.ylirt'ak, 815 per lUilO; Lizzie MeOow.in. 912 per IIMW;
Kose t^iieen. fine for suiiinier eultiriK $l(i per 1000.
Caranilimc rn-"-^in' pots. S a. Nmi, I.i. l'"iiVoi ite
utUdlllUllla Heteranthe, $3'> per lOllO. .Shut Bruant,
M AlplioiiseKicald, Fleur Poiievine. «l per lliO; Mrs.
Perkins. Surprise, Duchesse de Mail le, 84 per 100; Rose,
82 60 per 100; Mad. Salleroi (2.iil.),»20 per 1000.

GENISTA RACEMOSA. 4-in.. tiiu- stoclc. $10

per loo SliH K .\ No. 1, 'I'KHMS L'-\S1I,

CARL HAGENBIRG[R, West Mentor, Ohio.

Always mention the
when writing advertisers.

Florists' Revie^v

DWARF PAPAYAS.

VJOST ni.it,'nilii rill Urdthng and Ite^rora-
'*' ti\i- Plant liver introduced; equal to a
Palm in beauts; grows with the rapidity
of the Riciuiis; not affected by drouth.
Plants from 4-incli pots, set out 1st June,
attained a height of ten leet, and though
not w^atered once, remained fresh and vig-
orous during the extreme droutli. Send
for half-tone illustration showing bed of
these plants. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $^.25 per doz. for
3-inch pots; all propagated from a tree
whicli has produced this Fall and Winter
102 pruuids (if its iK'iicious fruit, the largest
wciLiliin^; r_'' ■ pniMnls.

TARO PLANT. -The genuine Sand-
wicli Islands Taro, entirely distinct from
the common Caladiuni, and a much
grander plant in all respects. $1. no each.
K< ad\ M.i\ 1st Send for Catalog'ue.
MARTIN BENSON, Dongold, III.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES:

ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited

OUR
SPECIAL
SPRING
NUMBER

To be Issued March 24

Will be the handsomest issue of a Florists' Trade
Paper ever published, and will reach every Florist
in the United States and Canada.

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writing advertisers.

MARCH 10, 1S98.

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H consisting of Roses, Rhododendrons and Shrubbery, Bulbs, Roots, etc., etc. .*.*■:*■ ■

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for samples; no charge. If von grow tomatoes or
pot plants you cannot afford to pass over this.

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These square pots economize space, giving more
room to the roots than the tapering round pots.

In setting out plants the pots are not removed.
Simply unlock tlie bottom iiaps and turn them up
(see cut), allowing the rcots to grow without check.

Address all orders to

STIMPP & WALTER CO.

NEW YORK.

50 Barclay Street,

GERANIUMS

That will please you and prices that will suit you.

S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Heteranihe, 52.50 per mo;
?2o per 1000 ; Beaute Poitevine, Mary Hill, $3 per 100 ;
Mme. Bruant, Frances Perkins, $5 per 100. 10 varieties
Coleus, 4 varieties Carnations, 2 varieties Ageratum.
Prices upon application.

H. R. CARLTON. Willoughby. 0.

iNUTlCE!

A ntw fliiwL-r stnre will be dpcn
March istli, iSqS. Would like grow-
ers to send samples and price lists of roses, carnations,
violets and miscellaneous cut flowers.

JOHN DOBBEBTIN',
Cor. Clinton and Franklin Sts.. Rochester. N. Y.

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writing advertisers.

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BRIGHTON, MASS.

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iii« -flCut Strings, 8 to 10 Feet Long, 50 cts. Each. ■ —
Shipped to any Part of the Country.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII SEED

From new crop, now ready. $1.25 per llK), $tO per l.lXK). The most useful
and profitable Florists" plant of recent introduction.

Asparagrus Flumosus Naniis Seed.

Guaranteed true and to gerniinate not li.'^s than !H) per cent. $1,2") per
lOt. ?H> per 1,<)IM),

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.. 501-503 W. 13th St., New York City.

Tel Call 4n;i isth St, SEEDS. BULB.S .WD PLANTS.

HARDY ROSES,

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Etc., Tor the Garden and Greenhouse.

See advertisement this paper Dec. :3, page 57.

Rawson's Famous Chrysanthemums

Ready now by eading tirms and thegrowt-r.

WM. H.CHADWICK.
YELLOW FELLOW,
MADELINE PRATT.
GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

Extra Fine Rooted Cuttings by Mail.

Ag'eratum -Murtuii's IVTtfCti.-n. Mt'.\iLamiiii.
7r)c per HH), Coleus— 10 standard named varieties
mixed, tide pL-r liH); $.5 per 1.000. Carnations—
Kldnra.lo and Mrs. Fisher. $1 per 11)0: $s per l.lXH).
Daisies Marguerite— Vellnw and white, $1 per
!'*'». Fuchsias -Three leading: varieties, 7."ic per
ItH). Geraniums— 10 standard bedders, $1 per
UX). p pt-r l.UH). Heliotrope B.-t. alwavs
blooming^. M. Brvant. $1 per liti. Swainsona—
Alha PerffCta. $1 per 100. Salvia Splendens -
.\lha. Yellow Bird and Purple. 7.JC per 100. Vio-
lets—Marie Louise and Lady Campbell— Flowers
from same marked XX, xOc per lOit; J7 per 1 ,t-KX.).
MILLBROOK LEA GREENHOUSES.

J. L. MAUZiI., Whitford, Pa.

20,000 I.ITTI.E BEAUTY

.FUCHSIAS.

Now ready in bud and bloom.

Per UK)
The best up-to-date Fuchsias in market. ..$5 00

Lord Byron Fuchsia 5 00

lie^nnia Rex in best varieties ,•.-•!-- 4 OO

Madauie Pollock Geranium 3 00

Plants ready to shift into 4-inch pots.
Cash with order.

F. BRITENBAUGH & BRC,

l.\llfglicii> Co. I Bennett P.O., Pa.

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MARCH 10, 1S9S.

QNCINNATI.

Encouraging Outlook for Easter.
Springlike weather prevails and
consequently stock of all kind is com-
ing in quite freely. There is not an
oversupply in the market by any
means as trade continues to be quite
brisk. Several big jobs are booked
for the near future which will clean
up any surplus that may accumulate.
Roses and carnations are still In the
lead. Violets are plentiful and are
now selling fairly well, although the
price on this once popular flower is
not what jt used to he. Orders and
Inquiries are coming in for Easter,
and our growers say that they are go-
ing to hit it just right. Well, we only
hope they will, and trust that they will
be able to supply the demand without
giving us any pickled stock.

Notes.

A. Suuderbruch's Sons had a large
wedding decoration last week. It
was the biggest affair of the kind for
some time and gave them a chance to
spread themselves and display their
choice collection of palms to advan-
tage.

Kecent callers were M. Reukauf,
representing Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phil-
adelphia: S. S. Skidelsky. representing
R. Craig iV: Son, Philadelphia; n. Mc-"
Rory, with W. A. Manda, South Or-
ange, N. J.

Mr. George Sawyer, foreman for
Critchell's Sons, is visiting his parents
at Summit. N. J. It is whispered
around that there is another attraction
in the east for George, and that upon
his return he will be accompanied by
a bride. He has our best wishes.

D. R. Herrlck. of Price Hill, who has
been quite 111, is now able to get
around. B.

SHADING.

For some years we have used the fol-
lowing and find it the most satisfac-
tory of anything we have ever tried:

For a shade that is wanted to last
well on the glass mix one gallon of
buttermilk, one gallon of water and a
two-inch pot full of clay and apply
to the glass with a whitewash brush.
It will hold to the glass all summer if
desired. The above proportions are
for a light shade. If a heavier shade
is wanted add a larger proportion of
clay. A three-inch pot full of clay to
the given quantities of buttermilk and
water will make a fairly heavy shade.
and a four-inch pot full will make as
heavy a shade as will ever be needed.
If the shade is not desired to remain
long on the glass use less buttermilk.
For a very light shade buttermilk and
water alone answer admirably.

One excellent feature about this
shading is that it can be easily and
quickly removed when desired. All
that is necessary is to wet it and it can
then be quickly rubbed oft with the
brush, though it is not washed off by
rains. C. K.

Alvvays mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

I Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

% WHOLESALE^

% FLORISTS SUPPLIES ^^ _—

I — sIr^si-iulbs fijT Flowers

^ AH the leading varieties in Carnation ^^ VlJ ■ ■ l—VF Tf l—lmV^*

^ Rooted Cuttings.

5 \Ve are now having a tine lot of Cattleya Triana^, now in stock. Jtj per doz.

5 Best varieties of Voung Roses in 2'-^-in. Pots.

5 Fine well cured Pearl TuV)erose Bulbs, per 1000 $ 7.50

^ - ■ Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 12.50

^ * • r Fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 7.50

5 sMND FOR CATALfXit H,

I Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, ■ - 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully frairrant. livali g Bride.-s-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in thf country are Investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
mo-^t favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2': inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now. delivery March 15th, 1898.
Correspondence solicited,

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

BOXES

New Model, Practical
Elorists' Delivery Boxes

LIGHT AND DURABLE ".'.^

Made of Wixid and Lined witli Oil Cloth
WRITE FOR PRICES.

125 W. 25th St.,

NEW YORK CITY.

G. MORIN,

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep tlowers
in. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

COLEIS...

ROOTED CiniNGS
WELL ROOTED....

Scarlet Verschaffeltii, Golden Verschaffeltii, Fire King,
Fire Brand, Tam O'Shanter, S. P. Gem, Alhambra,
Golden Crown, Midnigrht, Salvator, John (Joode. Nig-
ger, 15c per doz-; 75c per 100; ;?; per 1000; express paid.

S. T. DANLEY, - Macomb, III.

Ruses, CARNAriONS, AND ALL KINDS
or SEASONABLI FLOWERS IN STOCK

WM. F. KASTINQcrJfs'stnj

a!i^— ^— -^^B^_^_^^_^ Florist.
495 WaSHJNGTON ST.. BUFFALO, N. Y.
<Also Dealer in florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Catalogue for 1898 mailed free on application.

HIGH I Fertilizersand

GRADE I Agricultural

SEEDS. ^ Implements.

Carry a full line of implement rei>airs, (iet nur
prices before buving.

THOS. J. OBEY & CO.,

3-.' S Market St . Boston.

lA
LORIOA.

CAPE JESSAMINES <^*"°^,^,

Strong and stocky, S to 12 in., $3.00 per' $25.00100;
per 1000; T to 1 1-2 ft., $5 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., ;fio per 100.
JOHN MONKHOUSE. Caddo Nursery. JEWELLA. LA.

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A fuU line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country-

ALBERT J. BAUER, Pres. fRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Commission Tlorists

1322 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consignments Solicited.

Special Attention paid to Shipping Orders.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists

1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

MARCH 10. 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

62J

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 50c. a string SMILAX IOoa^t«ng

ROOTED CITTINGS—

We are booking orders now for the following Rose and Carnation Cuttings to be filled in rotation. We guarantee all Cuttings
to be in first-class condition in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them.

Brides
Bridesmaids
Meteors
La France

...ROSES...

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW.

...CARNATIONS...

Per Hundred

Per Hundred.

DO NOT WRITE FOR OTHER KINDS
FOR WE DO NOT GROW THEM.

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We shall have abundance of nice
Plants later in the seeson.

Triumph $3.00

Daybreak 1.50

Wm. Scott 1.00

Harrison's White 2.00

Minnie Cook 1.50

Rose Queen J. 50

Per Thousand

$25.00

12.50

7.50

12.50
12.50

i>'g» $»$»'€>'€>€» §»'$^$»c>^si

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Greenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

store. .88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, II

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

622

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MARCH 10, 1S9S.

TORONTO.

Effect of Weather on Business.

This fine weather we have been get-
ling tor the last weelc has been doing a
lot of good and flowers have been bet-
ter both in quality and quantity. In
spite of it being Lent, too, the demand
has been very fair and a good busi-
ness is being done in the city at any
rate. Some one writing in a contem-
porary over the signature E., says
that the retail trade is too slow here
in Canada. Well, perhaps, we may be
a little slow in some things, but all
the same. I don't think we lose much
by it; "the longest way round is often
the shortest way home." I wish to
say, however, that the above mention-
ed E. is not the undersigned E.

Hort. Society.

The Horticultural Society meeting
last Tuesday evening was a very
pleasant affair and in spite of the elec-
tion, very well attended, the ladies
turning out in fine style. Mr. Htley,
owing to sickness and press of busi-
ness, was unable to continue hi.s es-
say on Seasonable Seed Sowing, but
Mr. Thomas Manton gave cultural di-
rections for various house plants
which were on the table and answered
many questions, and the president,
Mr. Ross, read a very interesting paper
on House Climbers— Hardy, Half
Hardy and Tender, which was well
criticised and discussed. Mr. Ross
makes an ideal chairman. His tact
and geniality carry every one with
him and make life seem worth liv-
ing.

Executive Committee Meets.
The Executive Committee of the
Gardeners' and Florists' Association
went over the Chrysanthemum show
prize list the other day and suggested
a considerable number of changes
which will have to go through regu-
lar meeting before being finally de-
cided on. This meeting was a very
lively one and there were any amount
of motions and amendments and in-
formal talk. E.

CONCORD, MASS. — Mr. -Wilfred
Wheeler has recently built two houses
and is growing violets and carnations.

POLO, ILL.— M. E. Miller is build-
ing two houses, each 18x76, for carna-
tions and general stock.

PREEPORT, ILL.— Louis Bauscher
has added to and improved his green-
houses in many ways. His stock is in
good condition.

ROCKFORD. ILL. — Among the
many interesting things at the green-
houses of H. W. Buckbee is a fine
house of Jubilee carnations. He has
several houses of other varieties, but
Jubilee is a favorite. The large stock
of plants for the catalogue trade are
in fine conditions. The establishment
now contains 26 good-sized houses.

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

iconBROSCo

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE.
CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUe.

MIGH
GRADt

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

wmQmi

Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

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NIMBER

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ON'T FORGET tliat we are at the old number.
Write tor special quotations on large orders.

Will be the handsomest issue of a Flor-
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^'" '■^^* EVERY EtORIST IN THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Tlid right kind of stoek, packed In tlie right way,
delivered at tbe right time, mid at tlie riglit prices.

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

B. G. AMUIING,

^iS'*" Cut Flowers

^ Consignments Solicited. Prompt Atteiiticm
5 to Shipping Orders.

< 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO.
NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

THE UARGEST
—^ SLIPPL.Y MOLISE
li IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Florists" Supplies on application.

For the trade only.

50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FL0WER5.

All teletrraph and tc'lephoue orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

A. G. Prince &
Comp

Telephone
Main

3208

rlnV Agents for

""7 HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESAtE CUT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists* Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

MARCH 10, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review*

623

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GMIGAGO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Taking Eticct .Mar. W. IWIH.
Subject tq^Change Without Notice.
We are headquarters for CIT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary Selected Stock per 100, SI.50—

E.Ktra,,: ■• 2.00-

ROSES. ^

Beauties, lone per doz., l-OO—

nieuiiini

short

Brides per 100,

Maids

Meteor

Perles

GREENS.

.X-^paragus per string.

Ferns,

.\diantum. short supply., per 100,

< I nnnion Fancy per 1000,

S mi lax extra heavy, per do;'.,

Galax per lOO. ISc, per 1000.

Leucothoe Sprays per 100,

Smilax, i\\ il.l i:

I'.irlr.r Hrand per case,

Medium sized. .

Large sized

Fresh stock always on hand.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Marguerites, P'T |oO .tiO—

Mignonette per buiicli of 25, -iO—

liirH.t-nie-not. per IIHI 1 '

I all, IS per doz., ' '

Harrisii

Lilac, per hunch

Romans per 100,

Paper White Narcissus

Valley '■

Violets '[

Tulips

Daffodils "

Freesia (extra select 2.00—

Dutch Hyacinths per doz., .75—

Orange blossoms, per doz. sprays 2.00 —

No orders tilled for less than one dozen, and as
they are not cut till ordered reasonable time must

be given.

.\]\ other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

2.00—
1.00-
4.00-
4.00—
4.00—
3.00-

60.-

1.00-
2.00-
l.,50—
1.25—
.50-

3.75—
5.50—
S.OO-

1 00—
1.00—
l.tK)—
2.00—3.00
2.00—
2.00-3,00
.tiu— 1.00
2.00—
2.00-

ORDERS, PLEASE.

All the leading Carnations now ready.

l\'T IIXI,

Geraniums named, our selection only, 2^4 jii-Ji IH)

Salvia Clara Bednian, 2Ji in 2 IJU

Little Gem feverfew. 2% in 2 (H)

Coleus. 20 hest bedders, 2'/i in 1 .iU

Lycopodium Denfn, 2K in 2 00

Tradescantia Multicolor. 2% in: 2 00

.\lternanthera AureaNana, and P. Major, 2K

in 2 00

SEEDS.

Mammoth Verbenas, Asters and Pansies onlv
$1.00 per oz.

The Morris Eloral Co.,

MORRIS. lUU.

Azaleas, J^Ji^i^

^raucarias^ ..PallllS

SANDER, Bruges, Belgium.
A. DIMMOCE, Ag-ent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

rCRNS

In fine assrirtrnt-nt. from 2!;^ incli
pots, ij.oo per 100; 527.00 per 1,000.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Lelore orderiiiir your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send for my Catalogue.

TRADE ^^

SfO MARK,

tiin-

Novelties and standards of llie best quality and at the
lowest prices. .Stock guaranteed true to name.

W. W. WIIiMORE, Dahlia Specialist,

BOX 382, DENVER, COLO.

Very Fine Pips for
aster Forcing.

....Well Rooted

of the
''■'' Valley

H, N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St., Chicago.

$10
Per 1000

STRONG ROOTS

Per 100 Per 1000

STANDARD CANNAS

M me. Cro/ v $.3.00 $25.00

.Mplionse Bouvier 3.00 25.00

Florence Vaughan 5.00 40.00

J. D. Cabos 5.00 40.00

Chas. Henderson 3.00 25.00

Panl Marquant 3.0O 25.00

Stella 4.00

Cash with Order. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

EBirST MAAG, Quincy, III.

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

1708 N. Halsted St.

Chicago

We'll K.i.itfd.jripor IIKJ
2'^-in. Pots, $3 per 100

BEAITY

CITTINGS

Clean Stock!

CASH WITH I iRTiEK,

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. C.

Chrysanthemims.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Henderi^on, Montmort, Ivorj', Bonnatton, J. Jones,
Wananiaker, Perrin. Queen, etc., all $300 per i.oo; 50c
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, $1.00 per
doz.; $5.00 per 100. (_)rdernow. Cash please.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL,
67 Merrimac St., - - Lowell, Mass.

SEND ADVS,

FOR OUR

SPECIAL
SPRING NUMBER

To be Issued March 24.

NOW

624

The Weekly Florists' Review*

MARCH 10. 180S.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending March 5th, 1898.

Am, Beautv. fancv, extra, long stem.

each 35c to 50c

.Am. Beauty, extra, each 15c to 25c

.\m. Beautv. culls and ordinary, per 100

1..50to Ij.OO

Brides. 1st. per 100 3 (X) to 5,(K1

lirides. 2d. per IIKJ l.,50 to 2. 50

Bridesmaids, 1st. per 100 4.00 to 5,(K)

Bridesmaids. 2d. per 100 1..50 to 3.(K)

Brunners. 1st. per 100 20. (HI tn 40.(10

lirunners. 2nd. per IIX) 8-(KI to 15,(1(1

Meteors. 1st. per KKI 4.11(1 to H,(KI

.Meteors. 2d. per 100 2-0(J to 3 (HI

Testouts. 1st. per 1(K) .,,4,(K1 to H,(K1

Testouts. 2d. per 100 2,IKI to 3.IK1

Morgans. 1st, per 1(K) 3.00 to 5 110

Morgans. 2d. per 100 l.fKlto 2.00

Cusins. 1st. per 100 3. 00 to 5 (XI

Cusins. 2d, per lOO 2, 00 to 3,00

Perles. per IWI 1.00 to 2 (K)

Carnations, per 100 1,00 to 2,(KI

Carnations, fancv, per 100 3.00 to 5 IKI

\'alle.v. per KX) l.tXIto 2, (XI

Roman Hvacinths, per 100 75 to 1.50

Harnsii. per KKI 4,00 to tJ,(XI

\'lolets, per KMl 20c to .50c

I'aper wfiite Narcissus, per KXI 2 00 to 2.50

Cattleyas, per KKI 20, 00 to 30, (Kl

Cvpripediums. per KXI ,H (Kl to 10 (Kl

Tulips, per 100 1.50 to 3,(K1

\ on Sions. per KKI 1.00 to 2. IX)

Smilax.per KKI 8.00 to 15.00

.Asparagus, per KHl 50,(10

Purple Lilac 50c to 75c per bunch

White Lilac l.OOper bunch

Mignonette, fancv S.OOto 8.00

ordinal y 2,5c to .50c per hunch

hweet Peas, per 12 hunches 1.50 to 2 00

.\diantum 75 to 1.00

For special prices on fancv and extra grade
stock, see our New Vork letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

Market during past week has been faif-
ly active, on the whole, and everyone
seem-s encouraged. The worst features of
the Lenten decline have probably passed,
and from now on more stock should move.

Prices have ruled low on everything
excepting Brides, carnations (especially
white), and smilax. Good smilax is now
quite scarce, cause attributable probably
to two things— growers having cut earlier
to make room for bedding stock, and
those not needing the room who are hold-
ing for Easter.

There was no especial marked event or
flurry, and nothing is looked for to par-
ticularly interrupt the even tenor during
coming week. The great demand has
been for white stuff.

Violets are fairly plentiful and sell read-
ily. Stocks are good in everything.
Callas and Harrisli plentiful. Beauties
drag somewhat, shorts and mediums hav-
ing the call. Where, oh where! is the
Carnot?

Nice lilac is to be had almost daily,
while forget-me-not, pansies, and mig-
nonette of exceptional excellence are
quite plentiful.

From inquiries received, indications are
thaJt the trade generally is anticipating a
large Easter trade. Many (may their
tribe increase) are placing orders now.
Our prophecy is tor Easter: Low prices
(for the season) and plenty of good stock.

DIXON, ILL.— Davis & Baircl have
dissolved partnership. The business
will be continued by O. L, Baird.

GALAX

LEAVES AND...
....LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GREEN AND BRONZE

Of all wholesale florists— or write tlie introducer
for free samples and information.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

1150 Tremont BIdg.
Boston, Mass.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

FIRST-CLASS

N^^'^^

Flowers

W ANtf VARIETY AND
QUANTITY.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

^

.•*.-*PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

IVIacDONALD tt McMANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS.

-50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

W7V^. C. S7VYITH

"^"''"orc""^! ttlbolesale
so.fJ,?^s florist

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DISTANOB •PHONG 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

ALM

D

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

|J. L.SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York
ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVEDI

COCOS WEDDELIANA,

<7,i;o per i,ooo: =;,ooo lots, ■^1,6.00.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, NewYork.

New Vork Office. 409 Fifth .\\enue.

5nnn Cmilov From Hats, hv mail. .Wc per
,UUU OlIllldA lIKl. $1 per 1.000: from 2-inch
|i(.ts.$l..".OiHr KXI. Jl:) per 1.000; from 3-inch pots. $3
per lOlt. Send for samples. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N. J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

MEET US A"! 7 HE OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, N EW YORK.

lU'twecn Broadway and Sixth Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best 5tock
solicited.

THE ELIZABETH NURSEHY CO.

TrL-fs. Slirub^. \ ini-^, Ku^^fs. largf ami f^inall
fruits, and a fine collection of perennial plants.
Catalogue with prices free on application.

THE ELIZABETH NLRSERY CO.,

EL.IZ/\BETn, N. J.

MARCH 10, 1898.

The Weekly Florists* Review*

Spe

cial Offer for Two Weeks

50,000 GERANIUMS

In fine yniwini; ciimlilinii in J'j-intli [nits, ready
standard bedding .nul market varieties.

DOUBLE* SINGLE.

Alph, Ricard
(ioldfu Crown
Henry Cannell
). J, Harrison
S. A. Nutt
Mu/art

\V. !'. Siininnns
Bi-autf l\iit\iiie

hitt into 4-inch pDts, comprising best new and

Marvel

Mme. Chas. Debaiiche
La Favorite
Mine. Chevaljer
Adrian Couret
Rose Bouquet
Fink Ferfectiun
Ctsse de Baunie

All the above at $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000.
TERMS Cash with Order.

Gust. Moreau
Feach Blossom
Crimson Queen
Madonna
Mrs. J. M. Gaar
Queen of the West
Mar. de La\re
!. R. Lowell

W .\. Chalfaut
Salmon (Jueen
Rev. H. Harris

ALSO.
Mrs. Follock
Mine. Salleroi
M< MaltMii

IVY
GERANIUMS.

loan of Arc
Rycroft Surprise
Eden Marclii
Joseph Maistre
F. Crozy
Chas. Turner

Address

H. W. BUGKBEE, Rockford. Illinois.

FOREST CITY OREENHOLSBS.

KL»ONLlll>t> " 'It Your Door.

coi.i:us

All Kinds, .Ml Grades
( and .\11 Prices.

C. Verschafteltil and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings. $B per 1000: 2J4-in. pots of the same, hne
shape. $15 per 1000. Coleus— variety rooted cut-
tings. Ji.nO per 1000; •2!4-in. pots of the same. $12
per lOtK); hv the 100 add l.i per cent.

.Ageraturii, dwarf blue, rooted cuttings. $5 per
1000. Fuchias— standard sorts nothing but the
best varieties, rooted cuttings. $12 per KKM; SI. SO
per 100. Double Petunias, extra tine strain from
flats. $1,.')0 per 1(»; $12 per 11)00. .\nthemis Cor-
onaria. Golden Marguerite. $12 per KMKI; $1.50 per
100. Salvia Splendens. $1 per 100. Vincas Varie-
gated, $l.r)0 per 100; $12 per 10(K); 2'i-in. pots of
the same. $2..iO per lOo; $20 per 1000; 3-ln. pots. $t
per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1 per lOO; $!)
per 1000. .Mternanthera. Paronvcliioides Major
and ,\urea Nana. liOc. per IIXI. Helianthus Multi-
flora. Iloulile Golden. 2"!;-in. pots, $3 per 100.

GEBANIUMS.— Standard sorts, our selection,
$l.r.O pi-r liHI; $12 per 1000; 2'A-in. pots, $18 per 1000;
$2 per IIKI, Mountain of Snow, 2'/<-in. pots. $2.50
per 100. Madam Salleroi, from flats, $1.25 per KXI;
$10 per 1000; same from 2'/4-in. pots. $2 per 100,
$1S per 1000. .\bove are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Casli with tlie order,

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

88E

ESS

Armstrong's

Everblooming

Tuberose======

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F". at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Liitncrflrmstrona,

3720 Olive Street. ST. tOUIS, MO.

88E

GERANIUMS

Rooted cuttings, comprising all the principal
colors, mixed, $1.00 per 100. We also have a lot of
transplanted cuttings that are nicely started in
soil. Persons ordering cuttings can have lialf
their order filled with these while they last. Our cut-
tings are mostly double varieties. Cash with order.

Money Order Office, H, B. WEAVER & BRO.

Lancaster, Pa. Wheatland Mills, Lane. Co., Pa,

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B WE OFFER A BARGAIN IN g

I Double

I Tuberous Rooted

Begonias I

m These bulbs have never before been offered so low. We offer them in separate colors— pink. ^

g scarlet and yellow-~at only $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. ^

m SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS, in separate colors —white, pink, scadet p

g and yellow, $:! pi-r flK), fj:, p.-r I.IKKI s

" GLOXINIA HVBRIDA ERECTA CRASSIFOLIA, Hnest strain, $1 per 100, $:iO per $1,000. g

M CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, L;irge bulbs, li-iMn. in circumference, $3 per too, $25 per s

2 l.Oa,). Extra-sixed bulbs, 9-12 in, in circumference, $6 per 100, $50per 1,000. g

p CAN HAS, strong dormant roots, leading varieties. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. p

^ DAHLIAS, liiieKt named varieties. Cactus, large-flowering or Pompon, $s per 100. s

g TUBEROSE PEARL, $1 per UK.I. $7..".0 per 1,(KKI. E

m RICHARDIA ALBA MACULATA, $1 per 100. $:!0per 1.000. g

s Send for our large Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale List, We otter finest assortmetit of =

" the best new Chrvsanthemums. Cannas, Carnations, Dahlias, also a magnificent stock of pafms =

= and other decorative plants, Hybrid Perpetual Roses, other hardy plants, etc, ^

I F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. |

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..Areca Lutescens..

LARGE HEALTHY STOCK

3 Plants, 6-inch Pot, 24 to 32 inches high, very bushy, each $1.00

3 " 7-inch " 32 to 3b ' " " " " ».50

3 " 8-inch « 36 to 38 " ' " 2.00

3 " 8-inch " 42 to 48 " " " " " 2.50

I " lO-inch " 4 to 5 feet " " " " 5.00

All Measurements from Top of Pot.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa.

^+-i"('+-f^^*ffirTf^

F^PfT^r-fffrtTTA

3,000 Geraniums, $50

For 10 days will sell 3,000 Ger, Heterantlie from
2 and 2';-in" pots, readv fort-in,, for 850.
CHBYSAN'THEMtJMS- M. Bonnaffon and

Pink Ivor\, Simper IIUKI.

GEO. A. MEAD,

Maple Grove Greenhouses, SPRINGFIELD. OHIO.

...TUBEROSES...

Dwarf Fearl, 1st size sold out, 2nd size, 100, 40c.
1000. $2,00; ,'il«iO, $.H,50, guaranteed 1st class stock;
Send Cash with Order.

Gulf Coast Nurseries,

Dickinson, Tex.

626

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 10. IS'.IS.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

Business Conditions.

The Lenten season is upon us, but
nialies no appreciable difference in the
amount of trade. Flowers are more
plentiful and of better quality than at
any time since the holidays and every-
thing sells well. Wholesale prices
have dropped off fully 25 per cent in
nearly all lines, but retail rates re-
main unchanged. The only surplus
noted is in violets. Carnations have
been and are scarce— the demand being
unusually large with a limited supply.

Outlook for Easter.

There is a fair supply of Easter stock
in sight, though lilies will not be as
plentiful as in former years. Fewer
bulbs were planted and the ravages
of disease will reduce the number quite
materially, so that good stock will be
scarce here and prices likely to rule
higher than for several years.

We noted a recent lot of Japanese
longiflorum at L. L. May & Co.'s in
prime condition and just far enough
along to be in excellent shape for
Easter. If we could only have a late
Easter each year we might bid adieu
to the diseased Bermuda bulbs and rely
entirely on the Japs for our supply.

Notes.

Henry Puvogel is bringing in som •
of the best violets of the season.

H. H. Schulte's place, on Grand Ave.,
is closed during the winter.

E. M. Parmelee, of the Allan Seed
Co. Picton, Ont, was a recent caller.
J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, and S.
Haynes, of Minneapolis, were also re-
cent callers.

L. L, May & Co. report largely in-
creased sales over previous years in
their catalogue trade. X. Y. Z.

A JADOO CONSERVATORY.

We have received from the Ameri-
can Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, a hand-
some colored print of a photogiaph of
a conservatory in which every plant
had been grown in Jadoo Fibre and
watered with Jadoo Liquid. It is cer-
tainly a very effective picture, and the
luxuriance of growth and bloom
speaks well for the potting material
and fertilizer used. A copy of the pic-
ture may be had free on application to
the American Jadoo Co.. S17 Fair-
mount avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.

NEW
CARNATIO

.."EMPRESS"

Tlie largest bri^ht-ncii Crimson vut
introduced. Price, $10 per 100. '

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, ?75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetter), Fireflv (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c eacli. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1898.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

UFAYETTE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLIND H

DAYBREAK

X

SCOTT

Is .1 miirli more sntistantial flower ttian Davlireak; color a sitade or two darker, and entirel\ rust proof.
Can lie seen at N'auglian. Mr Kill a r \- Wiiitersotrs, Cliiratrn e\ it\ \\ii|iii'^ii,i\ .iiid Saturday.

PRICE $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, $75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,000 Gardenia Florida ' |

(Cape Jasmin.)

3-in. pots, s to lO-in higii,$8per 100, $70 per 1000.

25,000 Cannas, dormant roots, in 20 best sorts,
$'JI jier IIHIII.

Oranges, best sorts grafted, 4-in. pots. 10 to 12-
iu. $20 per 100, 5-in. pots, 15 to IS-in., $30 per 100.

Crotons, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100.

Send (or Trade List. Address

P. J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne, Ind.

GERANIUMS.

Bruant, fine 3-incli $2.7n

Mixed Scarlets and Pinks. 3-inch 2.75

Rose, large leaved 2.50

Begonias, best varieties, 4-inch 4.00

Coleiis, " " cuttings 95

Cyperus Alternifolius, 2'i-inch 1,50

Stock sure to please. Casli with Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

I Seed Stores and |
i Flower Stores |

Can profitably handle our Si

Packages of Plant Food, g

Attractive, take little u* J* Si

stielf room. Valuable t.** g

booklet free. Good profits, g

1 The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. |

3 Clifton Springs, N. Y. ^

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE .' DESIGNS

and Dealers in

m«mm„ FLORISTS' .* SIPPLIES

Live Sphagnum Moss

l''or Orfliids, etc., J1.25 per bbl.

Sphagnum Moss S[e^'f};'bl\£'&^

Ppol' $1.20 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

MARCH 10, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

627

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J Spoken of as Grand in every respect.

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be offered for the best 50 blooms at =

the Chicago show in November.,.*.*.*.^' g

Argyle Park, Chicago, III. |

...BAKER'S...

New CARNATIONS

Grown and Tested Five Years.

rf^ M F I n fl P*""*^ pink, no trace of purple

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proof, perfectly liealtliy.
continuous producer. t)looms of

CU UM^rxCI size, healtliy. no rust,
continuous producer, long stitt stems, never burst-
ing caly.x.

$10.00 Per Hundred.

Orders bonktd imw to be jiliipped m rutatinn as fast as
rni.tc^d,

CHAS. F. BAKER, Utica, N. Y.

Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THE COW MANURE POT is tlie best in tlie world for
' youii^ plants. For bedding and sending of
plants it IS the best thing ever Invented. The cow
manure forces the plant and makes it healthier.
Vou do not need to disturb the roots in getting
them out as you do in the clay pots. It is espec-
ially recommended for the sending of plants, as
the plant does not have to be taken out of pot.
For bedding all you have to do is to squeeze the
bottom of pot and set out in bed. It never stays
the plant, it holds the moisture better, especiaHy
if you have a dry summer. Tlie pots stand water-
ing in greenhouse and hotbed, Fver\ gardmer
needs one of these machines. Single machine. 2-in.
pots. $4.50. Double machine. 2 and 3-in. pots. $5.
Mac hi in- w>.-iglis al'uut .'i pounds.

CENTRAL VALLEY.
-I ORANGECO..N.Y.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ,

pTLOOK!!

Petunias, Dn-er's Latest
Strain in 25 varieties. True to name
Strong, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Moonvdnes, 2-in.,
52.50 per 100; ?23 per 1000. Moonvines, 2^j-in., $4 per
100; S35 per 1000. Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $3 per 100; 525
per 1000. Mme. Salleroi,ver>'strong. Cash with order.

HUMFELD FLORAL CO.. Kansas City. Mo.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF CARNATIONS:

New — Ma\or l'n»p:ree. \'ictor and Flora Hill per
ll»l. fi.OU; per llHK). |1D.U0. Jululee and Emma
Wocher, per 100, $:i.UO; per 1000. $25.00. Meteorand
Tidal Wave, per 100. $i00; per 1000. Jl.i.OO. Scott,
Daybreak. .\Ibertini. Alaska and Puritan, per 100.
$l..i(l; per lUOO, $12.00. .All well rooted. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed or money refunded.

Geo. A. Rackham.sSOVanOykeAv., Detroit, Mich.

W'holL'^.iIt i,'r<iv\er of Caniatious .itul Sin.ili I'erns

SMILAX,

A. J.

FINE STRINGS

21-2CENTS

BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

SIMMONS'

-CARNATION

Mrs. S» A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia. Silver Spray,
Tidal Wave, Daybre:ik. Ko.se Queen, or J. J. Harri-son, knowing that it will become as great
a cut flower variety as any of the above. Plant of strong, free growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust; large round high built flower wiih perfect calyx and extra strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful soft sliell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in rotation. We .shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price, ,$10.00 per 100; i7bM per 1000.

Geraniums.

Md. Bruant. Md. Jaulen, Fleure Poitevine, J. Ricaud, and J. Sallier.

2'4-in. pot plants. K.OO per 100. Rooted cuttings. $3.00 per lOO; if25.00
per KHK) I lur superb slock of all the finest .sorts, 2'4-in. pot plants, named, $25.00; unnamed,
*2(UHi per KaX). Rooted cuttings, $12.60 per 1000.

A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early
bloomers. SSOO per 100.

Fuchsias.

All Rooted Cuttings Cash with Order.

Orir Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio.

'Ill ■ W III III W III H J

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. \ Ciirysantiiemum Pennsylvania.

Undoubtediy liie best Pmk Carnation in com-
merce and certainly the most prolitic bloomer, '
perfectly healthy and of vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now ready. 54.00 per ItXJ; ?3r».00
per 1000. Come and see this Carnation growing.

The finest yellow for cut blooms or e.xhibition
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
Sri.OOper doz.; S3."j.00 per 100; <250.00 per~1000.

HUGH GRAHAM,

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

FIREFLY !

A Rust-Proof Carnation for Business.

Bright scarlet and Positively RUST PROOF and
as productive as Scott. Rooted cuttings, Feb. J 5th,
$10per J00,$75 per JOOO. Send for descriptive list of
Firefly and fifteen other novelties of J 898, as well as
WmfK^fmmffmfWfmmfrmffWfm ''^*^^° varieties of '97; also older standard varieties.

Ceo. Hancock &, Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

628

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 10, 1S9S.

KNOXVILLE, TENN."S^
"The rush of business prevented my
attending the carnation convention,
but thanks to the splendid illus-
trations ol: the exhibits there contained
in The Review, I feel well compensated
for the loss." This, with other eulo-
gistic remarks, were uttered by C. W.
Crouch as he piloted me through his
carnation houses, where I noted Flora
Hill and Scott doing finely. Roses are
well grown, especially Beauty, which
pays so well that additional houses will
he built for their culture. The Cali-
fornia violet is the leader, but Princess
of Wales promises to be far superior to
it. The season has been a good one all
around.

C. L. Baum echoed this opinion, and
is very sanguine for spring outlook.

W. M.

PLANT FOOD TABLETS.

We have received from Mr. A. H.
Ward, Boston, Mass., a package of
•■Ward's Plant Food Tablets." The tab-
lets are about half an inch in diam-
eter, and are intended for the fertiliz-
ing of house plants, the tablet to be
buried just under the surface of the
soil. The tablet form is certainly a
very convenient one and should meet
the approval of those who grow house
plants.

HOW TO GROW RUBBERS.

In the Boston Globe of Feb. 10 E. B.
C. tells us how to do it. Where did he
get this remarkable inspiration? He
says: "Rubber plants require to be
nourished, and if a teaspoon of castor
oil is occasionally poured in a little
trench made around the stalk and cov-
ered with the earth, it will be found
very beneficial to the plant."

iBettuce

AND
OTHER

Lettuce— Bie Bci^ton. Boston
^la^ket. Tennis Ball. Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
Korriiif::, I'K- per 1(R': $1
r IIKKI

Pepperand
P Egg Plants

~ 'Jfic pL-r imi

Celery - (f^^ $'.; p^t i»uu

Hp,T IIKKI
^cgctabl

Qlants

Tomato. Cabbage an

Small plants for transplant-
ing now readv. 1-^c. per KXI;
$1 per 1000.

Cauliflower. Snowball— 3nc. per 100; f2.r)0per KXMt; if
l.v mail add 10c. per 100 for small plants, add 50c.
per 1(KK». Send for price list. Cash with order,

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

R. C. A. Nana, P.
Major, R. Nana. 75c
per 100, $.5 per 1,000.

RrnnMIA^ in vanetv, 2 inch, $2.00 per 100,
DI-V»UI>II/^C5 2;-, inch, $2.50 per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2^ inch,
$2.IX) per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings, $1.00 per 100.

ALTERNANTHERAS

GERANIUMS

OIUUIO ""-el^ Started, Mme. Crozy. P. Mar-
liflNNAo quant, L. E. Ballv. bi assortment,
Unillinu ;j0c per doz., $2.00' per 100.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark. O.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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...IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

riorists' Supplies

CYCAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES,

WHEAT SHEAVES, our specialty. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS,

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entirely new.

Prices on Application.... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

C G. Hill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

EVELINA, - - - $10 per 100.*
WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100^

PSYCHE-flaked white,J* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,,* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our trade list is issva-d; il ymi have not received it, send for a copy. New
Carinas, neu- Geraniums, new Roses; all the new Chrysanthemums of the year.

TWO GRAND WHITES OF
1898. TRY THEM.

E. G. MILL & GO.

TR.XDE

M.\RK

Cablegram

FKciM

Yokohama.

•' Kaishimeta Teppoyuri."

_ We received the above cablegram from our
Vokohania house, stating that again we control
the largest part of Lilum Longifloriim for next
season. Prices will be quoted upon arrival of
next Japan mad.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 15 Broadway,
New York.

No. 3 Nakamiira,
Yokohama, japan.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

Lily of the valley

Best Pips in the market$1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation, Mctiowan, Silver
Spray, Wni. Scott. Tidal Wave and Albertini
Rose Queen. ?i per loo; S8 per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties. Si. 50 per 100;
$15 per 1.000.

Fuchias Heliotrope. Ageratum Dwarf. Salvia
Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew, Verbena
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, Cobea
Scandens, Soc per 100; S8 per i.ooo.

Chrysantliemums, leading varieties, S1.50 per
100: S12.50 per I.ooo.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasmmoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., $2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, Soc per 100; S7
per I.ooo. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major.. 4^^-incIi strong plants, Sio
per 100; 5S0 per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Statinn X. Chicago.

GERANIUMS.°^:iT%^"cK

PER 1000

2^2-111. pots, best varieties {2.'),U0

Out of flats, readv for 3-in. pots 12.50

Rooted Cuttings 10,00

RnntPlI nilttin!r<; "fSaUia Splendens and Clara
nUUlBU llUllMlgi liidnian, Coleus. .\geratums.

WRITE FOR PRICES.
GEO. W.G ASK ILL, WARREN, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Review when wfriting
advertisers.

MARCH 10, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

629

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Collage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., new
and slandard carnations, cannas, chry-
santhemums, geraniums and other
florists stoclv: Ingleside Floral Co.,
Alhambra. Cal., California flowers and
bulbs; \Vm. H. Harrison & Sons, Le-
banon Springs, N. Y., ornamental
trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants;
L. E. Archias & Bro., Carthage. Mo.,
rural suide and seed catalogue; Wood
Bros., Fishkill, N. Y.. p'.ants and root-
ed cuttings; J. Chas. McCuUough, Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, seeds, bulbs, plants, im-
plements; Wm. H. Moon Co., Morris-
ville, i'a., nursery stock; A, Tilton &
Son, Cleveland, O., seeds; F. Sander &
Co., St. Albans, England, azaleas, arau-
carias, bay trees, palms, etc. ; Kenni-
cott Bros. Co. Chicago, cut flowers and
florists' supplies; E. Y. Teas, Lving-
ton, Ind., nursery stock; Schlegel &
Fottler, Eoston, l^ass., seeds, plants
bulbs, fertilizers; Ch. Molin, Lyons,
France, seeds and plants; Henry Beau-
lieu. Woodhaven, N. Y., seeds, bulbs,
plants and garden supplies: .John D,
Imlay, Zanesville. Ohio, seeds and
plants; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N,
J., orchids; Geo. F. Wheeler. Concord.
Mass., choice strawberry plants and
other nursery stock; Walter A. Potter
& Co., Providence, R. L, seeds, plants,
bulbs and garden supplies.

To be issued
....IVlarch 24

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Our Special ^
Spring Number

9

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Will be the handsomest issue of
a Florists' Trade Paper ever
published, and will reach every
Florist in the United States
and Canada.

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Ornamental Shrubs,

HERBACEOUS FEBENN'IAI.S,

A specialtv uf Ins, I'lilox, l',eoiiic>. I'yretlininis
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application.

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading established 1854

New England Nurseryman. READING. MASS.

FJL C NURSERIES
■ Ub t m SPRINGFIELD. N.J.
New Fruits .iiid rare Ornamentals. Sliadt: trcus,
SlirubbeiT, Private, .Specialties. 100,000 Peach
at lowest prices. Catalogue free. Agents wanted.

The New Carnation, Cerise Queen

READ WHAT THOSE THAT ARE GROWING IT HAVE TO SAY:

Mount Greenwood, 111.
MR. FRED BREITMEYER,
IMt. Clemens, Mich.,
Dear Sir:— In reply to yours for our experi-
ence of Cerise Queen, will say that under our
treatment the color, form and substance is all
that can be desired; we have also found it a
\ery free and continuous bloomer and have
never found a bursted calyx the whole season;
it is a little weak in the stem, but we lay
that to the poor place in which it is growing-,
also we think one should be careful and not
overfeed It, as it does not need it. but pro-
duces a fine flower under ordinary care.

Yours truly, C. W. JOHNSON.

H. DALE, Cut Flower Grower,
Brampton, Ontario.
MESSRS. .T. BREITMEYER & SONS.
Mt. Clemens. Mich.,
Gents:— The plants of Cerise Queen which you
sent me last spring for trial have done well;
the flower is of very pleasing color, stem me-
dium length, 15 to IS inches; habit of plant
good. I shall plant it again next year.

Yours truly, H. DALE.

DAILLEDOUZE BROS.,
Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y.
JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Gents:— We have a few plants of your No. 16,
Cerise Queen, on trial; the flower is medium
size, but fine color, in fact the only fault we
find is its dwarf habit; we should like to grow
some for side benches, as we believe it far
superior to Tidal Wave for that purpose, and
should make a commercial variety, but not
high priced. Please give us your best price
on lOCO rooted cuttings.

Very truly yours,

DAILLEDOUZE BROS.

Copy

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Wholesale Grower,
Detroit, Mich.
J. BREITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens. Mich.,
Dear Sirs;— In reply to yours asking as to
my success with your No, 16, Cerise Queen,
will say that I consider it the ideal Carnation
of its type, very productive, continuous, stiff
stem, of medium length, and holds its color
longer on the plant than any Tidal Wave ever
grown. I shall plant a house of it, if I am
able to procure the stock.

Tours, GEO, A. RACKHAM.

^( o I n^^o.- Mv order for IfKM cuttings, wliich is a hig one (ormy small place, speaks
or a Letter— louder than words. W . >J. Kl'DD.

We predict CERISE QUEEH is tlie coming Dark Pink Commercial Carnation.
Clrders booked and filled in rotation. Price. $2 per doz.; $10 per 100; S75 per 100 .
MAYOR PINGREE— '''"-' '"■'^' °' all yellows. Buy your stock from the Originators.
I iiir Ntoik I- in excellent condition; $5 per 100; $40 per 1000, R. C.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, comer Gratiot and MlamiJWenues. DETROIT, MICH.

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A GENUINE GIANO. SOMETHING NEW AND WEU TESTED.

^^^^A PLANT BRAND. A natural [urtilizer for Palms. Tropical and Pot Plants; it
' iutcnsihes color, possesses healthful and invigorating qualities, and is harm-
less and odorless.

FLOWER BRAND. For Carnations, Roses, Violets and all bench and flowering plants.
.\ iimI \\[\\ ci-nvincc vou along felt want is at last supplied.

BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
Dear Sir:— In reply to your favor of recent date in regard to 'Tonic Plant Food" would
say that we are well pleased with the results of the sample sent us. and think it is all you
claim. Yours respectfully, [Signed] JAMES HORAN & SON.

Write for prices
and terms.

F. L». ATKirSS, Agent, SHORTHILLS, N.J.

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

Facts more elOQuent than words C. S. A. awards hifzhest of the .year. New York OS points,
Boston 94 points, Chicaso 93 points, Philadelphia 89 points. First prize, white in strong coinpeti-
ton at Boston and Philadelphia shows, and certilicated wherever shown. The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom. Price, SO cents each, $3.00 per dozen, .KO.OO per hundred, .fl60.00 per thous-
and. Read,v for delivery March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

ARNATIONS....

STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS

You will miss it

H Mill do not stock up with that grand white
Flora Hill, at $5 per 100; $iO per 1000. Portia,
Scott and McGowan, $1 per 100; $8 per 1000. 100,-
000 ready. Send for list of novelties and other
standard sorts.
WM. MURPHY.Sta.F, Cincinnati, O.

SEND ADVS. NOW FOR OUR

SPECIAL
SPRING NUMBER

To be Issued March 24-

1

Wni. Scott, McGowan. Rose Queen, %\:l'i per
100; $10 per 1000: ready now. Daybreak. Alber-
tini. Jubilee. Delia Fox. Annie Lonsdale, and the
best varieties of Chrvsanthemums. readv March
20th. Cash with order.

D. Y. DANENHOWER,
52nd and Woodland Ave., Philadelphia.

15,000 Roofed Rose Cuttings! ^'"r^°3^'„w

Maids and I'.iiiIl-s. Si on per loo; La P' ranee. Meteor,
Hermosa. Perle, ?i-2s per loo. Carnations— Scott,
Mc(iowan, $i.oo per loo. Marie Louise Violets, ready
April ist, rooted runners, 6oc. per lOo; S4-00 per inon.
liy mail 10c. extra per too. C'asli w'ith order,

J. J. IiAMFEBT, Xenia, Ohio.

630

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

MARL'H 10, 1S!<S.

AMERICAN GROWN TULIPS.

Mr. Jas. Jensen, Supt. of Humboldt
Park. Chicago, has presented us with
a Belle Alliance tulip in a 4-inch pot,
bearing four flowers. The bulb was
from a lot grown in the State of Wash-
ington and given him to try. The re-
sults of the trial have been very satis-
factory, the bulbs producing fully as
freely as the Holland grown article,
though they do not present so hand-
some an appearance when received,
the skin being rough, probably due to
being grown in a heavier soil than that
of the Holland bulb fields.

NEW CARNATIONS.
Mr. P. H. Therkildson. ironton. O..
sends us blooms of two new carnations
that seem very promising. One. named
Anna Therkildson. is a pleasing shade
of red. very full, three inches across,
and borne on a good stem. The other,
named Frances Willard, is a trifle
larger than the preceding, equally full,
very prettily striped with carmine on
a white ground. The stem of this vari-
ety is also good. Should the habit and
productiveness be satisfactory both
sorts should prove useful.

FINE VALLEY.

We have received from J. M, McCul-
lough's Sons, Cincinnati, O,, two
bunches of very fine lily of the valley
which, we are advised, is of the quality
cut daily by Mr. Theodore Harcourt
gardener for Mr. Albert McCullough.'
The valley sent was certainly excellent
and would rank with the best produced
anywhere in this country.

RATS.

We find chloride of lime in open rat
holes a decided quietus. Moisten a lit-
tle when taken from a new can. The
nimble nuisances object to walking
through it. .T. e. B

A LETTER FROM WM. SCOTT REGARDING

GEMESEE GARMATIOM

Buffalo, Febniarv 8, 1S98.
DANL 15, LUNG.

De.\r Slk:--Vou ask for my present impression of carnatioa Genesee, of which I
am growing a bench of 1,'AH) plants.

Its habit of growth under glass is perfect and needing little support.

In size, purity of color, form and good stem, it leaves little to be desired. A ran-
dom selected bunch of 25 flowers, picked on the .ith inst. lor my retail trade, just as
they grew, without any sorting, show^ed stems averaging 16 inclies long, and blooms
averaging 2?4 inches diameter. A very valuable feature is that in a hundred tiowers
tliere is scarcely one to discard as not up to standard.

Both last year and the present winter, it far outsells any white we have yet handled.

The most sincere result of my impressions is that next winter I shall grow it ex-
clusively, for in my opinion its many and assured good qualities make it a commer-
cial white superior to an> that I have yet tried.

1 am convinced that this hne white could be lifted with buds well advanced, thus
ensuring tiowers early in Uct()iier.

My soil is a dark, sandy loam. One quart of bone flower to one harrow load of
soil was used, but no animal manure. Yours very truly. WM. SCOTT.

12-Pdge Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, Buffalo.

WE HAVE 50.000
STRONG, HEALTHY..

Rooted Cuttings

J Notice the report of the
< meeting of tlie Indiana
^1 Florists, Jan. 20. and see
J who got most the awards,
^ Cuttings from our "Prize
i Winners" will grow you
* the same kind of stock.

.\laska . . .

Scott

McGowan
.Mhertiiii
Kullar . . .

$2.00

per 100
$15.00

per 1000

Triumph. ..
Daybreak. ,
Jubilee , .
.Armazind> .

/$3.00

^ per 100

$4 per 100

Fine Carnations Pay*

Poor Ones Don't. |>
Vuii can't yruw tine Jf
ones from cheap, poor p
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$5.00 »

stock.

McBurnev
Flora Hill
Mayor P
gree

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per 100 »•

South Park Floral Co., New Castic. ind. j

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
ClLTiVATIOM

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000 Rooted

Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country.

SEND FOR CIRCtUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

INo Rust or Mildeu.

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Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N.J.
Jackson Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y.

Tree Roses, Snowbalk, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

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4.00

■Si;

I'l' 100 I'l
GERANIUMS. 42 Named Var, mostly new, 5125 ,f
SCARLKT SAGE.Gi-andiUcii-aand Bonfire. :
COLEUS, C. Ver.. G. B. and Park lieaiity.
Fancy Leaved, 25 superb varieties,
ALTKRNANTHERA, P.Maior-A.Nana, :
llEGl )NIA, Vernon and Erfordii, 6 colors, ;
PANSIES, Best Giant and Bugnot. reset,
PETUNIA, -Single Finest Ruffled (liants,
VERBENA, Manunotli Select, bnglit colors, ,
I)wf. Ageratums and Helintrope, ]'<. Sc \V„
Any (luantities at 1000 rates, by express. Send for list.

DANIEIi K. HERB, Iiancaster, Fa.

THE REGAN
PRINTING HOUSE

Nursery
Seed^*..*
Florists'

ucs

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

Potted Roses

And Cuttings of All Kinds.
SAME OF CARNATIONS.

Send 5CC. for Samples and Prices,

Fine Smilax in 2-iu. pots.

Geraniums in 2 and 3-in, Pots.

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality, 7hc per bale. 1*
bales $6. 00 Grown and packed by

M.I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

MARCH 10. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists" Review.

631

rUOWDR POTS f

Now is the time to get
your Spring supply.

ELLI^J^BOlitWORTHA

STANDARD POTS

llright iiiul «idlli inside.

I1.ELU&

CC. POLLWORTM

2'A
i

Inch

Per 1000

SS.riO

4.00

3 in rose.. 4.50

5.00

B.OO

4 Inch....

5 "

Per 1000

i 7..50

. . 12.00

H '■ ....

7 " ....

8 ■• ....

19.50

43.00

(W.OO

illnch.
10 ■■ .

Per 100
...% 7.00
... 8.75
. .. 18.00
... 40.00
... 60.00

Special Prices on Large
Quantity or Car Load
Lots. J- c^ ^ ^t J,

SAUCERS.

Plain i>r pjiiKv S;uicers.

4 Inch Saucers, per 100.

5 "

H " •■ ■• .

.$0.50

l.(X)
1.25
2.00

9 Inch Saucers, per 100 . . . .
10 ••

12 " " per doz. . . .

15 ■•

17 •• " " ....

.$2.50
. 3.00
. .70
. 1.50
. 2.00

FERN DISHES.

I Earthenware. I
fi Inch Fern Dishes, per 100 $3.00

3.60
4.20

6.00
8.00

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

EVELINA

Send for Illustrated and Descriptive Price List of f velina
and Other Novelties.

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. ^ ^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

RrWITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

if:

9

If:

I

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I
%

: -^ -.^ ■^'■-. S€ -r: S^ v^ .^ ■, : ^^-^..^'f'.-^--.

igjpcperienccs

tarnations

..WITH

The next nunil>LT. read\ March 1,
will be cultural as well as descrip-
tive, and sen! free to all applicants.
I guarantee all cuttings sent out.
and offer a Special Guarantee to
all buyers of

Flora Hill and Triumph

ALBERT M.HERR

LANCASTER, PA.

.ij)

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LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

SUMMIT3

Correspondence
Solicited v?*

N. J.

Roses, Violets, Verbenas

Per 100
Fine Roses, Teas and H\brid Teas, best

assortment, 254-in. pots, $2.00; 3-in. pots.. $'i.00
California Violets, young plants, tine roots . . 1 . 50

Verbenas, best varieties, hnest colors 2.00

Calla Lilies, .1 and 6-in. pots, blooming, 1st size 10,00
" " iando-in. " " 2nd " 8.00

Send us money or good references and say liuw
you want them shipped.

F.WALKER 4, CO.,

Box 31H. New Albany. Ind.

When writing advertisers mention Florists' Review.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS [ New York, Mrs. James Dean, John Young.

FOR 1898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold Nugget.

A complete set, white, dark and li^dit, pinK-, scarlet and yellow. A lot of t,'oo I commercial
varieties .IfS.OO per <li)/.en: IJllO.OO per 100; $75.0J per 1000.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - - - 60c. each; S5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, F. H. Spaulding, ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS. Queens, L. 1.

IN

NAM ENTAL

^TRP|F5»and Deciduous .Hvcrgrccn, Hedging,
!3l1RUBS Vines, Bulbs, Tubers, Etc.

KKW 1898 CATALOGUE, 40 PAGES, FREK.

he. Wm n. Moon i*o., morrisville, penna.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace tlie leading
novelties of 1898 and 18(17; as well as the best
standard sorts.
.Address '^.-^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oak and, Md.

\For Sale by
iSeed Stores.

For Free
Pamphli t.
write to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.
Louisville, Ky.

Evergreens... 0"'-.spef'«'

bpring Number

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Di.-scriptivt- ("at,aloguf and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., PA.

To be Issued March 24

Will be the handsomest issue of a Florists-.Trade
Paper ever published, and will reach every Florist
in the United States and Canada.

632

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH 10, 1S98.

INDIANAPOLIS.

The Florist Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists' Club was held Tuesday even-
ing, March 1st. The attendance was
very good in spite of the bad spell of
showery weather prevailing.

The state committee on promotion
for this year's chrysanthemum show
reported that there would now be no
question but that another show would
be held. The Commercial Club will ap-
point a large committee to work with
the florists' committee to make this
year's exhibition a grand success in
every way.

An excellent paper written bv Mr.
Haugh, of Stuart & Haugh, Anderson,
Ind.. was read liy Mr. Parker, entitled
"Observations." Many excellent points
were given for every florist to follow,
but to live up to all of them would cer-
tainly be a hardship to the average
worker in soil.

The usual refreshments were served
after the meeting, all greatly enjoying
themselves.

Notes.

St. Valentine Day was unuaially
good for the florists and business oil
this day seems to be increasing from
year to year.

Several florists got into difllcu'ties
with the Natural Gas Co. for turning
on their gas after it had been shut off
by the company on account of the se-
vere weather and shortage to private
consumers. Very likely it will be
shut off for good to these people.

Herman Junge and John Berter-
mann have been on the sick list, but
are now convalescent.

Since Lent business has dropped off
considerably and flowers are getting
more plentiful.

Mr. Heller, of New Castle, and Mr.
E. G. Hill, of Richmond, were in the
city a few days ago on business in
connection with this year's chrysan-
themum show. Another final meeting
will be held shortly to arrange details
for a grand exhibition. W. B.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Kentucky Society of Florists, held
in the new meeting place in the
new Liederkranz Hall, the final ar-
rangements were made for the spring
show. This will be held March 29 and
30 and April 1 and 2. Those having
new plants or blooms of new carna-
tions to display are requested to send
them to this exhibition. Special certi-
ficates will be given. For full informa-
tion address Mr. C. H. Kunzman, 3710
High street, Louisville, Ky. KY.

■^ M 4^4^ Manufacturers and Dealers

D A C^COTTON SEAMLESS,
DAUW BURLAPS, ETC.

SECOND HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0.

ESTABLISHED I859_

THOS. W.

WEATHERED'S

SON

Horticultural Architect and Builder

Greenhouse
Wood-work

Greenhouse
Iron-work

Red Gulf
Cypress

Free from
Sap

Get my Prices on Everything Needful for Erecting or
Repairing of Greenhouses.

I

SHOULD write me your w.mts for
everything entering into the
building, heating or ventilatin.g
of greenhouses, as well as Unioas
for pipes and Universal Joi.its
for ventilating apparatus.

f ENTILATION— I would call spe-
cial attention to my patent arm.

It is so constructed that it can-
not slip when once tightened up
by the bolts, and, instead of the
old fashioned solid eye, which de-
pends on a single set screw and
is continually slipping, we use an
open eye fastened by two bolts.
There are three grips in the eye,
running parallel with the shaft,
which, when screwed down by
the bolts, binds on the sh.\ft like
a pair of pipe tongs and cannot
possibly slip, for the more strain
put upon it the tighter it will
bind.

By using the open eye a broken
arm can be very easily replaced,
whereas with the solid eye the
shaft must be taken down to slip
the new arm in place.

Valves also, from the small-^st
for water pipe to the largest four-
inch for heating purposes.

EATHERED can aJid will cheer-
fully help you out of any diffi-
culties you may have in the con-
struction or heating of your
houses. Wood I use is of '-ed gulf
cypress, free from sap. If you are
in want of pipe for water or any
other purpose, get my figures.

<'EL I try to in everything, espe-
cially in heating, building and
ventilating apparatus, but don't
forget I can supply you every-
thing except masonry material.

rS of wrought iron or heavy cast
iron for every purpose. Write
me your wants and they will re-
ceive careful and prompt atten-
tion.

r— I don't keep on stock, ':>nt if you
want it very badly 1 will try and
get it for you.

Thos. W. Weathered's Son,

141 Centre Street, New York.

w

X

..100,000 PALMS..

Areca Iiutescens,
Cocos Weddeliana,
Iiatania Borbonica,

Per 100
4-in. pots, IS to 20-ui., I'J.T
;i-in. " B to S-in., 15
t-in. " Vi to 15-in.,

1 to 2 ch. leaves.. .. 15
4-in. pots, 15 to 18-in.,

2 to 3 ch. leaves.. .. 20
Phoenix Reclinata, 4-in. pots, 12 to 15-in., 15

."vin. ■■ 15 to 18-in., 25
50,000 AniooT Privet, best Hardv Evergreen

he.lt;.' plant. 'J tn :i l.-i-f. 520 ptr IIHKI.
20,000 Citrus Trifoliata, best Hardv Deten-

sjvi- hrrlfif plant. 2 y.-:ir>. bushy. J'JO per 1000.

Send f.ir Trade List. Address

P.J. BERCKMANS

AUGUSra, GA.

PEACOCK'S
wfnning DAHLIAS.

ALL THE NEWEST AND BEST VARIETIES.

Wm. Agnew, inti-iise red. 7-\' in. across. Clifford
W. Bruton, purest yelkiw, (1^4 in. across. 36

1st prizes. Tliroe do/'en. 'MS 1st prizes.
Largest and Finest Collection In America.

300,000 Field Roots. 1000 Varieties

NOTE.-(.iiir D.thii.i^ liiive Lrcn r\lMl.itr,l in com-
petition with all the leading growers and always
carried off tirst hduurs.

Our 1898 illustrated descriptive Trade List con-
taining 24 pages, manv new dlustrations and
accurately describing all the newest and best
varieties, will be sent to all who received our 1S97
list without application.

Send {or it liclurr purchasing elsewhere.

W. p. PE/\COCK. Atco. N. J.

FOR SALE!

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

This stock has sold freely at $100 a share
in the past. To clijse out my interest I

otter my remaining six shares at .-

$60 a Share.

Address G.L.GRANT,

520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c put, $8 oz.

New Giant F"ancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate, $1 o?..\ Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
H5c o?..\ Calliopsis "California Sunbeams," $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresii. $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2.50 oz.; Ipomaea,
"Heavenly Blue."' $1 oz., $12 lb.; Laurustinus
granditlora. $1 oz.; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested." 50c oz.,$51b.; Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture, 60c lb.. 15 lbs. $S; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm), 40c per 100 seeds. $:* per 1000 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, Plant-^. Bnlhs and Cacti,
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventiira-by-the-Sea.. Cal.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS.-

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

MARCH III. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

633

<«-'S.'-«^.*=S.<«-^

f.(»¥s.<«''??.'*^.<«^.'«-^.'*"r;

S(*^.<*^.'*^.;*'?

\V
plant?
best

are carrying in stock an immense quantity of Azaleas for Easter forcing; the
are in good condition and finely set with hutls ; tile varieties we offer are onlv the

roR

commercial sorts.

to impress tlie importance of early orders,
arising from late shipments W'iien th^

As these plants can be more s,

bnds are developed.

lese pi;
ce of^ei

lely shipped when in bud, we
We will not he responsible for injuries

I
I

i-in. puts, nice bushy crowns.

Si/c

lilt
I-.' t

Diam.
1 12
J ir.

Per Doz

$'l.(KI

Per 100

$iO.OO

70.00

DECORATIVE PLANTS FOR

We enumerate below <iiil>
Quarterly Wholesale Price List,

.^uch \ .iriitiu^ and m..
issued March 15th.

Li.ilh .-uiU'd tur duLurati

EASTER...

es. i' i.'T a lull line uf lliis class of stock, see our

standard or Tree-Shaped Bays.

5 ft. I
t) ft.
6H ft.
BJ4 ft.

7 ft.

^h. cruwn l.i-ms. i
:^l)-ins.
J2-ins.

4s-ins,
'• lill-iiis.

l-'.,icli
v; '^.M
10.00
12.00
l.i.(H)
40.00

Pyramidal-Shaped Bays.

7 ft. high. 32-ins. diam. at base, tapering to

point 10.00

S ft. lilgh. 30-ins. diani. at Ijase, tapering to

point 12.00

8 ft. higli, 40-ins. diam. at base, tapering to

point la.OO

Conical or Pillar Bays.

H ft. high, 3t>-ins. diani. at base, 12-ins. at top, 2ri.00
S ft. " 54-ins. " •■ 30-ins. ■' 40.00

Standard or Tree-Shaped Box.

7-ili. pots, 2titu2s-ins. Iiigli.uith 12-in. irowns. l.OO

Pyramidal -Shaped Box.

9-in. pots. 32 to 3ii-iii^. Iiisli. la-iu. diam. at

base, tapering tM a point 2..W

Cibotium Schicdei.

Undoubtedly the finest of all Tree Ferns, and
while it lias a most delicate appearance, stands
better than any other. Posesses a grace found in
no other plant and used extensively by eastern
decorators. Fine plants, 7-in. pots, $2. .50 each,
8-in. pots, $3.50 eacli.

Areca Lutesccns.

Inch pots. Heiglit. Each. Doz.

b Very bushy 2.H to 30 ins. $1.00 $12.1X1

7 •• " " 32 to 3li ■■ 1.50 18.00
S " " 30 to 42 ■■ 2.50 30.00

8 " " 42 to 4.S ■■ 3.00 30.00

9 Heavy single plants is to 00 " 6.00

Cocos Weddeliana.

Inch pots. Height,
3 S to 10 ins.

3 10 to 12 ■■

4 15

Per do/

$2.."i0

3.00

5.0O

Per iOO.

$20.00

25.00

40.00

We also offer a limited number of specimen
)lants in S-in. pots, 3 to 354 ft. high, with 8 to 9
eaves, $'t.00 eacli.

LATANIA BORBONICA.

4-in. pots, 4 to 5 leaves, an excellent lot of excep-
tional value, ?.^ per doz.; $25 per 100; ^235 per 1000.

S-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves. iS t0 24-in. high. We have an
immense stock of this line size for retailing, 55 per
doz.; ?40 per 100.

6-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, iS to 20-ins. high, $q per
doz.; ?75 per 100.

7-in. pots, 6 leaves, 24-ins. high. S12 per doz.; ?ioo
per 100.

Kentia Bclmorcana.

Incli
pots.

4

0

0

7

S

8

9

10
12
10-ln.

Lea\ es.

5 to 0
li

ti

6 to 7
Oto 7

7 to 8
tiibsS to 9

He

Each. Dozen

15 to IS ins. $ 0,50

24 to 30

30

32 to 30

38 to 42

42 to 4,8

48 to 54

54

7 feet

9 feet

1.75

2.00

$ B.OO
21.00
24.00
27.00

$1:

4.00

5.00

7.. 50
10.00
.(HI to $50.00
.00 to 100.00

Kentia Belmoreana Madcup Plants.

7-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 30
ins. high, others about 18 ins. high, $3.50 each.

9-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 30
ins, high, others about 20 ins. high. $5.00 each.

9-in.'pots. 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 4
feet high, others about 2 feet high. $10.00 each.

8-in. pots, 3 plants of equal height, from 36 to 42

inches high in a pot, $3.50 each.
10-in. pots. 4 plants in pot. center plant 5 feet high.

others 2 feet high, $10.00 eacli.
12-in. pots, 5 plants in pot, center plant 6 feet high,

others 2!-2 feet high, $25.00 each.

Kentia Forsteriana.

i

Inch
Pots.

Leaves.

Heiglit. Each. Dozen

1
f

6

6

30 to 36 ins. $1..50 $IS.OO

7

6

36 " 2.00 24.00

8

6

42 ■' 3.50

9

6

48 " 6.00

£■

9

6

•52 " 7.50

*.

10

B

BO •' 10.00

•!)!

13-in.

tubs, 7

6 feet 25.00

1

12

7

B •■ $35 to $50.00

14

7

7 to 8 ■• 35 to .50.00

16

7

10 " 75 to 100.00

1

Kentia Forstcriana Made-up Plants.

!i

t

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

\^'^\'*;*V,'^*^'r^*W^*^;^"^r^''^;^)''^r^'^,'^'s^r^'s<^'^<^'

ROSES!

Own Roots.

Dormant.

Field Grown

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag'laia)
Hybrid Perpetuals,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Flantier

These plants are very strong and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

130,S Unity Building, Chicago, III.

UR SPECIAL

SPRING NUMBER

To be Issued March 24

Will l>e the handsomest issue of a Klorisls' Trade Paper
ever published and will reach every Florist in the
United States and Canada.

5,000 E^ Clematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Hiilland grown. No reasonable offer refused.
Write for prices or make a cash offer.

t<^. Lily of the Valley and all Spring*
'. 9^ Bulbs on baud now.

Write for Prices to,.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.

piiiiiiiiiegiii' iiii' iiiii !iii' iiii! iiii; :iir <iii! 'ill' 'iiii iiiii iiii^ iiii: iiiii' mil iiiii; iiiii iiiii 'iiiii' jiiii liiniiji iiiir:iiiiiiiiiiii|i
I WOODEN LABELS FOR FLORISTS AND NIRSERYMEN. |

^ Being located at the head center of this country for WHITE PINE lumber, we are able to buy =

^ our stock right, and furnish our customers with goods of the best quality, and at prices which ^

^ will put them at your station lower than the lowest. Our factory is thoroughly equipped and ^

~ turning out promptly the most uniform, smooth and best painted goods made in this country, ^

= put up in neat packages, guaranteed full count and nicely crated. Send for samples and prices. ^

I WOODEN GOODS CO., |

B 83 Western Avenue. M I NNEAPOLIS, M I N N. B

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634

The Weekly Florists' Review*

MARCH 10. 1S98.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co. .635

Amlins, E. C 622

Armstrong. Luther.. (i2o

Atkins. F. L B2H

Baker. W. .1 h24

Baker. C. F 62i

Baldwin. A. J. ...627-628
Bassett & \Vaslibiirn.621
Baversdorfer, H. &

Co »^i

Benson. M hi.?;

Bcrckmans. P. 1.626-632
Berser. H. H. & Co .61.8

Bobhink. L, C 630

Boerner. Fred 621

Breitmever,J.& Sons 62H
Britenliaugli & Bro, 61H

Bruns, H. N 623

Buckbee. H. W 62:)

Burpee. W. .\tlee &

Ci 634

Carlton. H. R 61il

Chocolate Cooler Co.620
Cincinnati Bag Co. .-632
Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 619

Cottage Gardens . , ..631
Danenhower. D. V.-629

Danlev.S. T 620

Darling, C. T 623

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv B31

Dillon. J. L 630

Dimmock. A 623

Dorner. F. & Sons

Co 626

Drcer. H. .\ 633

Elliott. \V. H 610

Elliott. W, & Sons. . 6I»
Ellis & Pollworth ,. ,631
Eli/a lietliNiirservCo, 621

Elt/holt/, H 627

Ernest, W, H 632

Esler, lohn G, Secv ,636

Esler, 1, G.6i: A 636

F, ii F, Nurseries, ,629
Felthousen. J. E .. .625

Gaskill. Geo. W 62,H

Gibbons, H. \V 636

Graham, H 627

Grev.T. I. & Co 620

Gull Coast Nurseries, 625
Hagenburger. Carl .618
Hancock. Geo. & Son 627

Heacock. los 625

Heikes. \V. F 633

Herr, .Albert M 631

Herr. D. K 630

Herrington. A 629

Hews. A. H. & Co... 636

Hill. E. G. & Co 628

Hopn & Lemke 626

Humleld Floral Co. .627

Hunt. E. H 723

lewett, Z, K, & Co,, 626

loosten,C. H 619

kasting, \V, F 620

Kelsev, H, P 634

Kennicott Bros, Co, ,622

Kuehn, C, A 621

Kuhl.Geo. A 630

Lager & Hurrell .. ..631

Lampert. ,1. J 629

Lengenlelder. C 628

Lockland Lumber

Co 617-618

Long D. B 630

Loose, J. Louis 623

Lord & Burnham Co. 636
Louisville Tob. Co ,.631
Lvnch. W. E 622

I Lvons. M.I 630

McDonald Bros 636

Maag. Ernst 623

Mac Donald &

McManus 621

Manning. 1. \V 629

Marshall. C. L 623

M,ason. W. F 636

Maull, J. L 619

Mead. Geo. .A 625

Millang & Co 624

Miller. Geo. L 626

Moninger. J. C. Co. .631

.Monkhouse. J 620

Moon. S. C 631

Moon, W. H. Co 631

Morin. G 620

Morris Floral Co... 623
Mound City Cut

Flower Co 620

Murrhy. W 629

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 622

Peacock. W. P 632

Pennock.S. S 624

Pierson. F. R. Co.... 625
Prince. .'\. G. & Co., 622
Quaker City Machine

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No. 16.

PEPEROMIAS.

This is a very large genus contain-
ing hundreds of species. Those best
known and most useful to the florist

temperature for weeks without any ap-
parent harm. A pan of these beautiful
little plants is very attractive and their
fleshy, succulent leaves enable them to
withstand the dry air of a living room

Peperomia. Saundersii (P. arifolia argyreia).

are P. maculosa, P. marmorata, P.
pubifolia and P. Saundersii (often
known as P. arifolia argyreia). They
are from tropical South America.
■rt'hich stamps them as plants that like
heat, but they endure a greenhouse

better than the vast majority of our
plants.

They need shade in the summer but
none in the winter and should never
be kept too wet. A lumpy loose soil
with a mixture of broken charcoal, or

even broken crocks, will suit them
well, and a pan three or four inches
deep is better for them than a deep
pot. The best specimen of P. maculosa
I ever saw was growing on a rock-
work at the side of the path in a palm
house where it received plenty of
moisture but no superfluous water at
the roots.

They are easily propagated in sand
or sandy soil in a bottom heat of 75
degrees, either by the leaf, as you do
Begonia Rex, or with an inch or so of
the stem attached. Early spring is the
best time to propagate.

The flowers of all are inconspicuous;
it is the ornamental leaves that make
the plant valuable. P. pubifolia is
well adapted for a hanging basket. P.
maculosa makes a fine subject for a
pan, and the beautiful species illus-
trated herewith makes a compact plant
of gi-eat beauty. All the species that
are desirable for the commercial florist
can be said to be of easy culture.

WM. SCOTT.

A VARIETY OF QUESTIONS.

The following comes from "S. S
P.":

"What is the proper temperature and
place to keep seeds to preserve the
germinating qualities?"

The length of time that seeds will
keep their "germinating qualities" un-
der the most favorable conditions va-
'ries greatly with the families or or-
ders. For instance, it is generally con-
ceded among seedsmen that parsnip is
no good if more than one year old,
while cabbage and turnip, the Bras-
sica family, are good for four or five
years, and cucumber and squash much
longer; in fact, if seed will keep ten
years, why not twenty, and if twenty,
why not 2.000? In air-tight packages,
in a cool but perfectly dry tempera-
ture, is the best place to preserve the
vitality of seeds.

"Is it advisable to plant chrysanthe-

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mums in the same soil tliat carna-
tions have been growing in all win-
ter?"

Scarcely advisable for the very best
results, but often done, and if an ad-
dition of one-sixth of rotten manure

neither a pipe above the plants or un-
der the bench is In the right place. On
the sides of the house two feet away
from the plants is the proper place for
the pipes, whether it be steam or hot
water. For roses, I would say pre-

Development of Young Fern.

and a pint of bone flour to one bushel
of the soil on the bench is added be-
fore planting mums, you should pro-
duce good flowers, providing it was
good soil to start with. The most par-
ticular thing would be to see that the
soil was in the proper condition when
you threw away the carnations and
prepared it for the mums. If wet, and
you worked it while in a sticky state,
you would ruin it for any purpose, and
could only be cured by a freezing. See
that the bench is dry or fairly dry
before you handle it.

"Which is best for growing roses
and carnations for cut flowers, the
overhead flow pipe system of heating
or a pipe under the bench?"

This has been discussed by profound
thinkers of the profession for years
and at such length that it seems pre-
sumption for me at this late date to
pass an opinion, but as I am asked the
question and have decided views of
my own, will say that for carnations

cisely the same. The man who would
build benches against the walls of the
house and pipes under them for grow-
ing flowers is a back number.

W. S.

YOUNG FERNS THROUGH A
MICROSCOPE.

Every gardener knows full well that
ferns start from spores. Upon the un-
derside of the leaves of such ferns as
dicksonias, aspidiums and polypo-
diums, the spore-spots are produced in
quite regular order. They look like
small heaps of brown powder or per-
haps more nearly like the sawdust pro-
duced by bark-boring insects. The
writer has been asked many times what
these brown spots are, and there was
often much surprise and occasionally
some little doubt when informed that
these spots are the "nests" where the
ferns rear their young.

With a hand lens these spore spots,

called sori by the botanists, consist
usually of small bodies that are raised
upon short, slender stalks and packed
together so closely as to make a tuft.
Each of the projecting bodies is a spore
case and is shaped somewhat like a
tennis racquette with the net work
made into a sac. In these sacs the fern
spores are produced and escape by the
rupture often with some violence thus
scattering the spores.

With the above as a preliminary we
are ready lo consider the spore and
note something of its growth into a
fern plant. Unlike a seed a spore has
no plantlet already formed within the
two walls, but instead there is simply
a mass of rich substance which is called
protoplasm.

Similar to seeds, however, the fern
spores require for their growth a good
degree of moisture and heat and the
presence of the air. Without any one
of these three conditions the spore or
the seed would fail to develop a plant.

That which takes place in the ger-
mination of the fern spore is the taking
up of water and the bursting of the
thick brown coat and then through the
opening thus formed the inner thin
wall protrudes and begins to become
green. In fact two kinds of cells form,
the one set producing a very thin green
expansion, smaller than the nail upon
a baby's little finger, while at the same
time slender cells of a brown color
grow downward and serve to fasten the
thin green scale to the place of sup-
port.

That which is of greatest interest are
the organs produced upon the small
green scale above described. If we
look at a pot of young ferns there is very
little to suggest the parent ferns from
which the gardener secured the spores.
The whole surface of the soil is covered
with a green growth more like a liver-
wort than a fern. A little later on
small leaves begin to arise from the
green coating upon the soil. If these
young leaves are lifted from the mat
of seedlings they will each be found
attached to a minute kidney-shaped
scale. In short the leaf has come from
the scale, but not until a process has
been gone through, which it is the pur-
pose here to describe.

Upon the underside of each scale,
called by the botanist prothallus, there
are two sets of organs, which in use are
allied to the pistil and stamens found
in flowers. The organs that are like
stamens produce instead of pollen a
number of minute bodies that are pro-
vided with swimming organs requiring
the high powers of the microscope for
seeing them. These antherozoids, as
they are termed, pass from the place
where they are produced to the female
organ, which consists of a cell rich in
protoplasm and surrounded by other
cells producing a canal leading down
from the surface to the cell to be fer-
tilized. The antherozoids pass down
this neck and mingling with the proto-
plasm, cause a new life to develop in
and egg-cell as it sometimes is called

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View of the Greenhouses of Mr. F. Burki, Bellevue, Pa.
SWITZERLAND TRANSPLANTED.

and it afterwards develops into the
fern as we see it as an object of beauty
in the greenhouse or elsewhere.

From what has been written it is seen
that fertilization in ferns talves place
when tlie plants are very small and be-
fore they take on the form commonly
know as that of ferns. It also follows
that any attempts at the formation of
crosses or hybrids must deal with the
prothallia and while they are young.
The element that effects the cross is
microscopic and goes from one young
prothallus to another through the li-
quid that is to be found adhering to
the underside of the green scales in
the seed or rather spore bed. So small
are these bodies that it would tax the
most delicate hybridizer to make the
artificial transfer of the antherozoids.

However, by growing any two kinds
of spores that mature their organs of
reproduction at the same time it is pos-
sible to effect an occasional cross, and
at the same time know by the law of
exclusion what the parents must be. In
other words, if the spores of all other
species than the two in question are
excluded, and this is not easy to do as
they are light ,Ts dust and may come
in with the currents of air, it is reason-
able to consider the union of character-
istics of the two species as being due
to hybridization.

In the engraving three fern spores are

shown at a; the germination of the
spores is given at b, while at c the pro-
thallus is being formed. At d is shown
a fully grown prothallus with the an-
theridia and archigonia seen as small
dots above the portion where hairs
are produced. The young fern plant is
shown at e as starting from the scale-
like prothallus and after this stage of
development is reached there is no hope
of crossing or making hybrids.

BYRON D. HALSTED.
Rutgers College.

SWITZERLAND TRANSPLANTED.

Flower-gro'wing among the Alps of Alle-
gheny County, Pa.

Among the most picturesque groups
of planthouses in the country are those
of Mr. F. Burki. of Bellevue. Pa., a su-
burban town about five miles from
Pittsburg. They are situated on the
sides and summit of one of the many
water-carved hills, three or four hun-
dred feet high, that overlook that his-
toric waterway the Ohio River.

The houses run in various directions,
although the exposures are mostly sun-
ward, are of many styles and sizes,
and the hill in some portions is so steep
that the visitor feels that he is liable
at any time to step off into space. On
the grounds nre two or three foreign-
looking cottages, several oil derricks

are still standing in the neighborhood,
and this particular Alp is crowned by
the fine brick residence of the owner.

There are 29 planthouses (one range
does not appear in the illustration, be-
ing located on the slope of the hill be-
yond the stable), and 100.000 feet of
glass was used in their construction.
They are heated by steam from boilers
placed at the base of the long hill, and
fifteen men and boys are employed in
the work carried on here.

Mr. Burki is a native of Berne,
Switzerland, where he learned his first
lessons in floriculture, paying for the
privilege, is 4.5 years of age, and, to
your reporter at least, was pleasant
and communicative.

His holding here contains 16 acres,
mostly on edge; and having given up
the retail plant trade, he now grows
chrysanthemums, carnations, roses,
lilies, lily of the valley, etc., which are
mainly sold at wholesale in Pittsburg.
W. T. BELL.

SECOND HAND PIPE.

I can get second hand 2-inch pipe for
about one-half the price of new. but it
is painted. Will the paint act as a
non-conductor, or will the new pipe
radiate enough better to pay the ex-
tra cost? SUBSCRIBER.

I would not advise the use of the sec-

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oud hand wrought iron pipe under any
circumstances. The life of this Ivind
of pipe is short enough at the best,
and the paint on the pipe under con-
sideration will so retard the radiation
as to necessitate the use of consider-
ably more pipe to secure the same re-
sults as new pipe, and thus raise the
cost almost to that of new pipe.

H. W. GIBBONS.
New York.

Park, and is a relic of the exposition
of '81. Many of the plants planted at
that time are now of great size, and
under the care of the untiring and well
versed superintendent. Mr. Jules Fon-
ta, whose picture in characteristic
pose, together with some views of the
park, is presented in this issue. Mr.
Fonta is a gardener of the old school,
first serving a period in the business
in France, from which country he

Horticultural Hall, Audubon Park, New Orleans.

carnival, stopping off en route to the
City of Mexico. He expects to be
home by April 1. W. M.

TEA ROSES FOR PROFIT.

[Extract from a paper read before the Chicago
Florist Cliilj, March til, by Mr. Fred Hills. J

To be a successful rose grower one
must have confidence in his own Judg-
ment. Always willing to take advice
from his neighbors and from the trade
papers, but carefully weighing It be-
fore putting it into practice.

In growing roses tor the Chicago'
market, they should, in my opinion,
be planted at equal intervals from the
middle of June to the end of July, the
successive plantings being to avoid s&
far as possible the evils of cropping.
Go over the plants every two or three
days and try as nearly as possible to
pinch out an equal number of buds
each time. By planting at intervals,
and careful pinching cropping can be
largely done away with. At our
places this year the cut of roses varies-
only about 30 per cent. That is. when
the crop is on we cut 30 per cent more
roses than when the crop is off.

Every grower aims to get his flowers
in when prices are good. In my opin-
ion the best way to do this is to pinch
off all buds till about September 20,
then leave all shoots that will make
fairly good flowers and pinch oft the
poor ones.

In this way we get quite a number

NEW ORLEANS NOTES.

Ushered in with lovely, springlike
■weather, the carnival of Mardi Gras
was a splendid success, the coffers of
the florist and decorator coming in
for their share of the business, for
while the Queen of Flowers is bloom-
ing out of doors, the demand for choice
stock grown under glass was even
greater than in former years. Virgin's
Beauties were in big demand, and any
other good thing brought good prices.
Decorations were on an extensive
scale, both Messrs. Virgin and Cook
having all they could attend to of the
large jobs, while the balance was pret-
ty evenly divided among various mem-
bers of the craft.

Owing to the mildness of the season,
vegetation is far advanced, and while
danger of frost is not past, still noth-
ing serious is now looked for. The
usual quota of mosquitoes are per-
chance harbingers of spring. They are
pretty busy.

The magnificent palms, for which
this city is noted, are in full growth.
Beds of pansies and roses are in full
bloom. M. Niel. Reine Marie Henri-
etta and Lamarque vie for honors with
the capital stock being grown under
glass by Mr. Virgin, who last summer
built some rose houses, and has met
with decided success in this new line.
He will enlarge the place next season.

There are several private collec-
tions of choice plants, but really only
one public greenhouse in the city, well
named the City of Palms. Horticul-
tural Hall is situated in Audubon

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W'

Mr. Jules Fonta, Supt. Audubon Park, New Orleans.

came to this city and embarked in
business before the war, at which time
75 cents was paid for a geranium in a
4-inch pot; a heliotrope of same size
brought a similar figure. The care of
Audubon Park is his first public
charge, and the many advances made
in the march of improvements testify
to the wisdom of his appointment.

I met Mr. J. M. Gasser, of Cleveland,
who with his family was taking in the

of flowers in October when there is
some demand. Through the first two
weeks in November we pinch off
nearly everything so as to throw the
crop well into December. The dull
weather we usually get at that time of
the year will carry the crop over
Christmas. The first two weeks in
January, when prices are low, the crop
will be light, and will increase with the
market till Lent. Again prices are

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641

low and the crop will be off. but can
easily be brought in for Easter.

To bring roses in at the right time
-will oftentimes need a change in the
temperature. I am much against
changes in temperature, but if your
roses are in good condition, two de-
.grees higher or lower for a week or
ten days at a time will not do any
great damage to the plants, and will
often swell the returns. The main
thing, in my opinion, is to keep the
temperature steady.

We aim to keep a night tempera-
ture of 56 to 5S degrees, allowing it to
run up to 72 degrees on bright days.
Some growers who claim to keep that
temperature think it all right to leave
their fires until the last minute, and
■don't mind if the houses drop to 52 or
54 degrees so long as they get them up
again. And in the daytime they
would not think of moving the venti-
lators till the temperature had reached
72 degrees, and if it runs up to SO de-
grees they put on more air and bring
it down again. Good roses can never
be grown in that way. Make the
range of temperature from 56 degrees
to 72 degrees, and on no ac-
count allow it to go above
or below the extremes named. Start
ventilating at 64 degrees and gradually
increase until the temperature reaches

Cutting roses is an important piece
of work and should be done only by
experienced hands. As soon as pos-
sible after they are cut place them in
fresh water, and if the ends of the
stems have become dry a piece shou d

dition. and promise an Easter crop of
magnificent proportions. House after
house of American Beauties are seen,
all in the pink of condition, with canes
that would do for fishing rods. This
firm grows 50.000 plants of American

Interior Views, Horticultural Hall, Audubon Park, New Orleans.

72 when give sufflcient air to prevent
it from going higher. In the af.er-
noon keep taking off the air as the
temperature goes down and close up
at 64 degrees. I think that any grower
"Who properly attends to the ventilat-
ing will be well repaid for his trouble.
He will get stiffer stems, better foli-
age, larger flowers and finer color.

We water according to the condition
of the stock, keeping the plants on the
soft side, as they then break more
freely and give more flowers.

be cut off so as to open the pores
again. If this operation is performed
every morning and the flowers placed
in fresh water they can be kept three
or four days and still improve, provid-
ing they are kept in a temperature of
not over 50 degrees.

ROSES AT HINSDALE.

The roses at the immense establish-
ment of Messrs. Bassett & Washburn.
at Hinsdale. 111., are in splendid con-

Beauties alone and every one of the
leading forcing roses is also well re-
presented.

Mr. Bassett prefers to propagate the
bulk of his Beauties in March. He
can then get better wood and they grow
on better. When propagated as early
as December the wood seems to lack
in life. Still, some plants are propa-
gated thus early to provide stock for
the earlier plantings which are made
in April. Two houses are planted in
April, and two in May. but the great
bulk of the planting is done in June.
For the main planting he would rather
have a healthy growing 2-inch plant
than one from a 3-inch. He finds
they start away better.

Notwithstanding that so much space
is given to the Beauty he considers
Meteor decidedly the most profitable
.rose they grow. They have four large
houses in the finest possible condition.
With them this rose produces more
freely and continuously than any other
rose and they sell well in the market.
They keep the temperature of the
Meteor houses up to 70 degrees.

Brides and Bridesmaids occupy
many houses, all in the best possible
condition, and a house of Perles was
the best the writer has seen in many
a day at this season of the year. A
house of Kaiserins will be in splendid
crop at Easter.

A house of Pres. Carnot was tried
this season, but it has proven very un-
satisfactory. Mr. Bassett says they
haven't cut $50 worth of flowers from
the house all winter long. For Christ-
mas they cut about 50 blooms, and
practically none at all since.

Propagation of all roses is going on

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rapidly now and immense quantities
of young stock are to be seen, all in
unusually fine condition.

In one thing Bassett & Washburn
have been peculiarly fortunate. They

have never had any rose diseases to
contend with. Mr. Bassett says he
knows nothing about them from per-
sonal observation and adds that he
hopes he never will.

NEW VARIETIES OF 1897.

Of pink varieties there were six that
made their debut this past season,
five of light shades and one a dark
pink; Mrs. McBurney, Mrs. C. H.
Duhme, C. A. Dana. Emma Wocher,
Victor and Sloan, all meritorious and
worthy of cultivation, but not of the
value of Mrs. G. M. Bradt or P^lora
Hill. They will never be universally
grown, as many other varietites, but
will find preference in special locali-
ties. Owing to their inferiority and
large number of much the same color,
none of these varieties found a very
large dissemination and are in some
sections yet unknown.

If all the young stock was of the
same quality as mine, those who are
growing McBurney must have been
agreeal)ly surprised, for there was not
much assurance of it being a healthy
grower. Of a pale green color looking
soft and full of bacteria I felt more in-
clined to throw them away tlian to give
them benchroom. But conditions have
changed very much; they made fair
sized plants by fall, and have bloomed
uninterruptedly, giving a fair crop of
large blooms on good strong stems.
The form of the flower is rather flat
which may be considered a defect by
many. The color is a pleasing light
salmon pink and would be more de-
cided if of greater purity, for by a
close examination we find it very fine-
ly sprinkled or sanded with crimson.
This will not detract from its general
effect but by looking at it closely it is
painfully observant. I have noticed
this defect, if it may be called so, more
in the early part of the season and now
it begins to appear again. The flowers
shown at the Chicago exhibition were
fine blooms of large size and on strong
stems. The habit is good. Foliage
seems rather soft, of that undesirable
pale green color and is very suscepti-
ble to bacteriosis. but under good treat-
ment the plants will, in a short while,
outgrow that disease. I believe this
variety has not been very widely dis-
seminated, and I will be wrong in my
conjectures, if we do not hear more
regarding it in the future,

Mrs. C. H. Duhme, much of the color
of Albertini, is one of the earliest

bloomers at our place, and makes a
good substitute for Albertini, where
that variety is desired, but which does
not give satisfactory results on ac-
count of it being a late bloomer. We
have grown it for the last five years,
and it has given immense satisfaction
in our retail trade, giving us nearly
as many flowers as Scott, and more
than twice the number of Albertini,
It is not a first class shipper, and does
not quite possess an up-to-date stem,
but its merits consist in it being an
early, free and continuous bloomer, its
large flower of pleasing form and color,
which make it a valuable variety for
the florist who retails his own flowers,
and depends on his own plants for a
daily supply. We depend wholly on
this variety for light pinks in our home
trade. Growth is strong and habit
very good. This variety is rather sen-
sitive as to being kept too dry or wet,
showing it quickly in the drying up of
the points of the leaves. This I have
found particularly when the bottom of
the bench becomes too dry. It is a
slow propagator, taking a longer time
to root than most other varieties. It
has always been a healthy grower with
us and responds nicely to a liberal
feeding.

C. A. Dana originated with us in
1S92, being a cross between Uncle ,Iohn
and Scott, and sent out by C. W. Ward,
Queens, New York. Desirable in every
way, with the exception that the flow-
ers were rather small I discarded it,
but the stock sent to Mr. Ward im-
proved very much, and as developed
by him justified a dissemination. This
variety is admired by many for its
clear pink color and smooth petals,
being only slightly fringed, more close-
ly resembling the style admired in
England. The stock sent us by Mr.
Ward shows a very marked improve-
ment over the original. It retains the
f'ee lilooniing qualities of its parents,
the flowers much larger, of better form
and stronger stem, making it a very
desirable variety. This gives an ex-
ample as to how a variety may Im-
prove in another locality.

Emma Wocher made quite a sensa-
tion at the Cincinnati exhibition, but
is very little seen or heard of now. The
plants we rccived were badly infected
with rust. We tried to clean them and
succeeded in so far that we have com-
paratively clean plants now. Our

plants made a good growth and pre-
sent a fine appearance, showing a
healthy color; flower stems excellent;
flowers a fine light pink color but only
of medium size and at the same time
not very full, often semi-double. This
variety was reported as extremely free,,
which I believe correct, as the habit
tends that way. Our plants bloom rath-
er late, but for the same reason that all
our carnations were late.

I believe Victor, the celebrated sport
of Daybreak, has been more widely
disseminated than any other of the
pink varieties mentioned above, and
gives general satisfaction. The color
is several shades darker than Day-
break, a desirable acquisition but still
remains in the range of the light pinks.
It is claimed for it that it possesses,
more vigor in every respect than the
parent variety. As our plants show
up I cannot sustain this opinion for
I see no difference except that of color,
which is very decided. It is often the
case that a new variety receives a lit-
tle more care and attention, and this
may account for a better appearance.
At our place the choicest seedlings
and the oldest varieties receive the
same care, and our Daybreaks are still
as good as they were years ago. So it
is no disparagement to this sport when
I say it is as good as its parent. It
shares in the susceptibility to rust with
its parent and the stock we received
was very badly rusted. Daybreak has
never shown any rust at our place,
and I may succeed in seeing this va-
riety clean also.

Sloan makes with us a good growth.
The plant has a fine appearance, flower
stems up-to-date, color a deep b.ight
pink, but the flowers have so far been
of poor quality, lacking in substance,
and showing that curling, incurving
habit that makes them unsalable.

I will close my notes on the new va-
rieties of 1897 with the variegated va-
rieties Lily Dean and Maud Dean. Lily
Dean is a beauty of large size and ex-
quisite form and coloring, white with
stripes and edging of a very pleasing
shade of red. It lacks in stem and ap-
pears with us a little shy. We shall
grow it again, as our trial of this beau-
tiful variety has not been quite satis-
factory tliis year.

Maud Dean appears with us worth-
less, as we have not as yet had any
good flowers, but t^his will not prove
that it will not be of value in other sec-
tions, as I have heard from several
places where it is liked very much.

FRED. DORNER.

CARNATIONS AT HINSDALE.

While roses are the great specialty
at the establishment of Messrs. Bassett
& Washburn, Hinsdale, 111., they grow
an acre or so of carnations, just for
variety's sake, so they say. Here
Daybreak is seen in all its old time
glory. But the. new Mrs. McBurney
gives promise of eclipsing it. Jubilee
is, alas, bad^y infested with rust. In

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spite of the rust some splendid flowers
are produced but ttie blooms are not
frequent enough to make the variety
proflcable here. Mrs. Bradt is con-
sidered the most profitable variety on
the place. The blooms are certainly
grand and have stems amply strong
enough to carry the flower. lu fact the
stems on these flowers seem even
stronger than on blooms grown by Mr.
Dorner. They find sale for all the
flowers they can cut at $8 per 100.

Flora Hill is doing grandly, but Mr.
Bassett believes that Mary Wood, one
of Mr. Dorner's seedlings, will excel it
at their place. Mary Wood is a white,
which shows pink in the petals when
first expanded, but later turns to pure
white. The flowers are very large,
freely produced, with good stem, and
certainly make a splendid showing

here. Mayor Pingree produces some
splendid blooms, but seems rather shy
in blooming. Scott no longer does well
here and is about to be discarded.
Rose Queen and Minnie Cook were
tried this season but didn't pan out.
Triumph also failed to do well. Lily
Dean and Maud Dean had a moderate
share of space. The former made a
very good impression but no place is
seen for the latter.

The young carnation plants here are
planted out in the benches instead of
in flats or pots. Mr. Bassett says he
has much better success with them in
this way.

As to varieties to grow for next year
Mr. Bassett says they will conflne
themselves to the fancy varieties that
will bring a good price, and will let
some one else grow the common sorts.

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Just at this time, when all the flot-
sam and jetsam of plant life that has
been drifting round the houses all win-
ter is being rounded up and propagat-
ed for spring sales, it is well to re-
member to leave lots of room for the
"mum" cuttings. Overcrowding them
in the cutting bench saps the vitality
out of them, weakens them and ren-
ders them susceptible to anything that
comes along. Also be careful what cut-
tings you select for propagating. The
suckers that come up out of the ground
around the old stem are the best and
as useful to the mum grower as the
sucker of another species is to the
bunco steerer. The shoots that form
on the old stem, stem cuttings as they
are usually termed, are of little use
because they begin to throw buds as
soon as they get to growing. Just as
soon as the tip of the cutting begins
to grow it will be found that the roots
are about an inch long and they should
be at once taken up and put into flats
or pots. When cuttings are left too
long in the sand after rooting they
invariably make a spindly, wiry tip
which never gets to growing freely
and the object to aim at above all
things is to keep your plants on the
move right from the cutting bench till
the flower is developed. Whoso doeth
this thing will never fail.

All the cuttings it is possible to get
of the slow growing kinds, like Mrs.
Jerome Jones or Major Bonnaffon,
should be put in this month. They do
not make auch a quick growth as the
others and consequently take longer to
develop. We have had some very fine
flowers of Bonnaffon with a stem of
only about 9 inches, but such a flower
has hardly stem enough to sell well.
Rooted now and grown right along

Bonnaffon will give a stem two to
three feet in length. Mis. Jerome
Jones also is mighty slow and this va-
riety must be given lots of time, for if
you attempt to rush it the flower is
deficient in petals and mighty insig-
nificant compared with what it should
be.

If you are growing any plants for
specimens they should be watched and
potied on from 2'^ to 5-inch pots as
soon as they are ready. Never let
them become rootbound, as such treat-
ment only means a check. Use in pot-

ting good fibry loam mixed with a lit-
tle wood ashes or burnt refuse, which
will put a healthy gloss and dark col-
or on the foliage. The top should be
pinched out as soon as the plants are
growing good and the object from now
on should be to encourage the plant to
make as many "breaks" as possible.

Black fly should be fought right
from the first and the best means we
have found to accomplish this is to
burn tobacco dust in the house. We
make four or five heaps in a house 100
feet long and light it by means of a
little kerosene poured on top of the
heap. It is better to have a few large
heaps than a dozen small ones because
the idea is to keep up a little smoke
nearly all night which is much more
effective and not so likely to injure
any foliage as filling the house quick-
ly with a dense smoke as is done in
the old way by the use of tobacco
stems.

The weather is beginning to get
springlike, and artificial heat should
be dispensed with as much as possible
now. Give all the air you can in mild
weallier to keep the young plants stur-
dy and vigorous. C. TOTTY.

BUFFALO.

Reunion of Florists' Club.

There have been some events this
past week that are worth mentioning,
chief among which was the annual re-
union of the Buft'alo Florists' Club.
The club has been simply hibernating
for the past year, not dead but sleep-
ing, and this has been through no
fault of their ofl^cers, but a lack of
interest by the members. First there
was a short business meeting at which
it was decided we should hold a fall ex-
hibition; with or without theco-opera-

Giant Live Oak in Audubon Park, New Orleans.

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tion of any society or charity orga-
nization was left to a committee to de-
cide. The president, L. A. Anderson,
insisted on declining a re-election and
the members insisted on electing Wm.
Scott to that high office. The rest of
the officers hold over. With the view
of a show in the fall and recuperation
that a long rest should give, many
rosy words of hope were expressed and
it is needless to say that the president
promised his level best to revive new
interest, and work for general pros-
perity.

Then they adjourned to a spacious
loom where the first speaker was blue
points on the half-shell and the last
course was "Auld Lang Syne." also on
the half-shell for the beautiful tenor
who led the solo part had forgotten the
words. There were several other
things between the bivalves and bas-
sos which appeared and disappeared
without a struggle after the fashion of
the well trained florists. There was a
goodly number of our friends from ad-
joining towns, including Mr. Henry
Niemeyer of Erie. Pa.; Messrs. Stroh
of Attica; Thomas and William Mans-
field of Lockport; F. B. and F. W.
Lewis also of the lock city; Henry
Wise of East Auroia; Mr. Burr of
Harmon & Burr, Darien; Mr. Smiley
of Attica; Mr. Morgan of Auburn; Mr.
Larder of Fredonia; Mr. Sage of Red
Rock, Pa.; Mr. Beatus of paper-box
fame, and if there were other visitors,
I trust they will forgive the omission
of their names for it is entirely unin-
tentional. Upwards of forty of us sat
down to what turned out to be one of
the most pleasant social gatherings
in the history of our club. Decora-
tions were lavish as they usually a e
when florists are interested, chief
among which were several vases of
magnificent roses sent by Mr. Peter
Crowe of Utica. Large and grandly
stemmed as these roses were, they
were hardly appreciated as would
have been the massive and
finely colored proportions of Peter
himself. Between the responses to
the toasts songs were sung by Mr.
Noonan. a tenor of rare purity, and
Mr. Steve Rebstock, whose rich bass
voice adapts itself to the comic as well
as sentimental.

Your columns would not hold any
comme"nt on all the responses. W. S.
was early installed as toastmaster and
before adjournment had every one on
their feet. The toasts were of a varied
nature and one was not supposed to
stick over close to the text. Mr.
Anderson reviewed the late work of the
club. Mr. Long spoke sensibly and
earnestly on the club and its mission.
Mr, Sage responded to "Natural Gas."
Mr. T. Mansfield told how water flowed
up hill and his son had the easier task
of explaining why it went down hill.
W. A. Adams supported the ladies in
fine style, and L. H. Newbeck re-
sponded to "Diseases" particularly af-
fecting lilies. He covered the ground
well and thought too much water in
the early stages of growth was partly
the cause of our losing many lilies.

Mr. Legg. our worthy secretary, an-
swered to our Faithful Members most
earnestly and ably. And then Mr. Max
"Beatus" answered the toast Dreams
of the Dreadful Drummer, followed
immediately by Fred B. Lewis on Con-
nivers in the Business. Mr. Niemeyer
spoke eloquently of our New Prosper-
ity. Mr. Kasting had. of course, to de-
fend the Commission Man, which he
did in his usual bright and witty way;
and there were short talks from eveiy
one, including a very witty speech
from Mr. C. Keitsch. His toast was
the New American Beauty. He told
us all about it and concluded a most
amusing talk by telling us that it was
a girl and she was almost 5 weeks old.
Mr. Long had gathered together a
good array of most of the carnations
offered this year and the visitors were
much impressed with the fine appear-
ance of Genesee. The absentees were
few and insignificant, still they should
have been there. Walter Mott and Dan
McRory only missed it by 24 hours.
Dan looks very rugged and very stout,
evidently fattening on the rich oiders
he has taken on his western trip. To
our great regret Prof. Cowell had to
take an early train and left before the
fun began.

A Remarkable Coincidence.

The past ten days will long be re-
membered as the most pleasant, even
balmy, spell of weather ever known in
the first days of March, and to that
partially must be attributed the co-
incidence of which I beg a small space
to relate. Tuesday, March 8th,
beamed on us as a day in June. At
about 10 a. m. were seen "poor Lo"
with his basket of sassafras, a robin
and a blue bird and the first Dutch
bulb drummer of the season. This is
about three weeks in advance of any
season on record, particularly for the
last mentioned. Our feathered favor-
ites stayed but a few moments, just
alighting on the highest twig of an
apple tree and piping out in their
lately acquired southern accent "Mor-
nin', Bill," and then winged their tire-
less flight across Ontario's waters to •
the fields and orchards of the northern
shores. Not so with the new arrival
from Holland. He stopped to pick up
a few incautious worms, whet his beak
and tell a stcry. All readers of the
newspapers will remember that a lit-
tle more than a month ago the news
flashed over the wires, or at least be-
fore our eyes, that the good ship Veen-
dam of the Rotterdam line was lost m
mid ocean and every soul saved by the
American liner St. Louis. Mr. G.
Krowell was one of the rescued. Mr.
K is a very young man with plenty of
animal spirits and aggressiveness, but
when relating his experience, and it
may be called impressions, for that's
the sort of thing that does impress,
you can see he is still thinking of his
mother or perhaps a fair Holland lass,
and perhaps his sins. On Tuesday
evening. Feb. 6. a hole was knocked in
the bottom of the Veendam (.no suspi-

cion that it was a Spanish mine or tor-
pedo); at midnight her rescue by the
St. Louis began, and in nine hours the
three or four himdred of the Veendam
were safely aboard the big ship, and
each passenger had what he or she was
enveloped in and no more. There is
not a comfortable gang plank put from
one ship to another. Oh. no, in a
heavy sea it is an ordeal that only
stout hearts will volunteer to face, and
weak ones must or perish; flrst the
women, then the other passengers and
last the crew, and last man of all in
this case the captain. "What," said he,
"have you got there?" as Kaiser Kroon
Von Kronwell placed himself in posi-
tion to have the rope adjusted beneath
his arms, preparatory to be let down
into the tiny boat. "My papers, my
catalogues that I do business with
when I get to America." It was not
an over large grip, but the captain
sternly said, "If you value them highly
you had better stay with them or get
into the boat without them." I can
swear that Mr. K did not stay with
his baggage, but it perished in flames,
as did the whole ship, that it may not
bring disaster to another as some sub-
merged wreck had so cruelly fouled
the good Dutch ship. There is no
moral to this tale only we infer from
the quantity of Dutchmen who get here
that few lives are lost on this line.
Their literature we can dispense with
and even if it is getting much colder.

W. S.

CLEVELAND.

Trade Fair.

Business on the whole has fallen off
slightly from previous reports, but,
considering the fact that we are now
fairly into Lent, is not very bad. The
quality of stock in all lines is very
good and prices are somewhat off from
former quotations in most lines al-
though up to the time of this writing
there has been no glut to utterly de-
moralize prices. Whether, with the
steadily increasing supply, not only lo-
cally, but also in outside cities that
ship here, this condition of affairs can
be long maintained, is somewhat prob-
lematical. Let us, however, hope for
the best.

Outlook for Easter.

In going througli many establish-
ments lately, a few observations re-
garding the outlook for Easter stock
were made. There does not appear to
be much stuff coming in for that oc-
casion, that will be different from
other seasons. Novelties of merit do
not often appear nowadays and the
trade here at least is very shy of expe-
riments, a few valuable lessons hav-
ing been taken to heart apparently
from earlier disastrous experiments.

In pot plants azaleas appear to hold
the highest place in everybody's esti-
mation and the likelihood is that there
will be an ample stock for all demand.

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Corner in Cut-Flower Department.

Supply Department.

GLIMPSES OF THE WHOLESALE STORE OF VAUGHAN, McKELLAR

& WINTERSON, CHICAGO.

Some lots, however, should the weath-
er remain bright and warm, will prob-
ably be too early. Cinerarias, under
normal weather conditions, will be in
good shape although with some they
show the same tendency as the aza-
leas. Lilies are somewhat uncertain.
Many growers, owing to the heavy in-
roads of the lily disease, have a much
smaller stock than in former seasons,
and in some cases, what are to be seen,
show evidences of serious trouble still
to come in the way of crippled flowers.
Other lots will need every day in order
to be in soon enough and the weather
will have to Ije very favorable even at
that. With the variety of other stock
and with fairly favorable weather
there will be enou.gh to answer require-

ments unless business should be phe-
nomenally good.

Hydrangeas will in many instances
be too late, or at least while they may
sell, will be much too soft to give good
satisfaction. A few lots look about
right, but not many. Genistas, mostly
in the smaller sizes, will be about the
best stock offered in yellow flowers,
though their tendency to shed makes
them often unsatisfactory. Rhododen-
drons, spiraeas, deutzias. hardy roses
and other similar stock will be offered
to supply the demand for variety and
seem to be in good supply and quali-
ty. Bulbous stock in pots and pans
will of course be offered, apparently in
about the usual quantity by various
growers. In a few instances there will

not be so much of this stock as in
former years.

In cut flowers, so much depends di-
rectly upon weather conditions that it
is not possible to say much, although
there is little doubt that in roses and
carnations there will be no shortage.
It is possible that there may not be a
very heavy crop of the latter as they
stand now- in such condition that they
may be between two crops at that
time. Should the weather be extreme-
ly favorable, it might hurry up the
coming crop sufficiently to bring it in
by Easter, but in any case the variety
of stock offered at that time makes a
shortage m one or two things of com-
paratively slight importance.

The weather has been steadily warm
for a considerable time now and all
stock is showing a vast improvement
by reason thereof. Outside the trees
and shrubs are beginning to swell
their buds to a rather risky extent
should a belated cold snap swoop down
upon us a little later. There is, how-
ever, no use in borrowing trouble on
that score just now. Florists have
plenty of others to pick from.

Notes.

Miss Eadie has returned from her
Florida trip and reports a very pleas-
ant time.

Mr. McRory, representing W. A.
Manda and Jos. Rolker, of A. Rolker
& Sons, have been recent visitors.
Mr. Van Leuwen, of Beerhorst & "Vfan
Leuwen, Holland bulb growers, also
dropped in lately fresh from the otheY
side.

Mr. C. H. Cushman and Mr. Adam
Graham left town Monday afternoon
to attend the Washington meeting of
the executive committee of the S. A.
F. Messrs. Elmer Smith, of Adrian
and W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, also
passed through en route for the same
destination. NEMO.

ST. LOUIS.

Annual Carnation Meeting.

The March meeting of the Florisfs'
Club was well attended on Thursday
the 10th, this being our annual carna-
tion meeting. The following growers
made exhibits: Fred Dorner & Sons
Co., Lafayette, Ind.; William Swayne,
Kennett Square, Pa.; Hopp & Lemke,
Grand Rapids, Mich.; Stollery Bros.,
Chicago; C. Besold, Mineola, N. Y.;
Miss Flick, Fort Wayne, Ind.; R. Wit-
terstaetter, Sedamsville, Ohio; John
Burton, Philadelphia; J. F. Ammann,
Edwardsville, 111.; E. W. Guy and
William Trillow, Belleville, 111; John
Steidle, St. Louis Co.; F. W. Ude and
F. Richter, Kirkwood; Henry Aue,
Lindenw^ood, Mo.; Frank Fillmore, St.
Louis.

The meeting opened at 3 p. m. sharp,
with all the officers at their stations.
The chrysanthemum show committee
reported progress, and are now in ne-
gotiation with the manager of the
Coliseum for terms, Messrs. E. A.

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Michel, F. H. Weber and W. Hucke
were elected to membership. The
president then appointed the following
committee, W. C. Young, J. J. Beneke.
R. F. Tesson and Secretary Sehray, to
negotiate with eastern florists' clubs
to join us next August to attend the
S, A. F. A. O. H. meeting at Omaha.
The committee was instructed to be-
gin work at once, as they only have
four meetings in which to do their
work before the annual meeting.

An intermission of ten minutes was
called to look into the merits of the
carnations on exhibition. The presi-
dent appointed a committee of three to
act as judges, as follows: Wm. Tril-
low, Frank Fillmore and J. J. Beneke.
After ten minutes the meeting was
called to order and the report of the
committee was made, as follows:

Report of Exhibition Committee.

Fred Dorner's Gold Nugget, a grand
flower, very fine yellow, and worthy
of certificate; White Cloud, same
grower, very good white, also worthy
of a certificate; Wm. Swayne's Em-
press as a dark carnation was consid-
ered perfect, and worthy of certificate,
the stems of this carnation averaging
3 feet; Chris Besold's Mrs. Frances
Joost, flowers a little faded from its
long trip, was regarded a fine pink,
and worthy of certificate; John Bur-
ton's Alba Superba, a magnificent
white, came in good condition, and was
worthy of certificate; Hopp & Lemke's
Kathleen Pantlind, a very attractive
flower, almost the color of Daybreak,
but more robust, was awarded a cer-
tificate. A fine grown plant of Kath-
leen Pantlind was also on exhibition,
with fourteen buds, and attracted a
great deal of attention. A large vase
of Mrs. Bradt from Dorner's was
greatly admired, and acknowledged the
best seen of this variety.

R. Witterstaetter's exhibit consist-
ed of a large vase of magnificent
blooms of Evelina. This carnation is
a great favorite with the St. Louis
florists. Stollery Bros'. Argyle, a fine
pink, came in for its share of admira-
tion. The above two varieties already
have the club's certificate.

The committee wishes to call atten-
tion to a vase of fourteen varieties
grown by William Trillow (St. Clair
Floral Co.), Bellville; a vase of good
Daybreak and Scott by J. F. Ammann,
of Edwardsville, 111., and a vase of
fifty finely grown Daybreaks by Miss
Flick, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Henry
Aue showed a vase of very fine mixed
carnations. John Steidle exhibited
three fine vases of well gi-own car-
nations. In one vase Mr. Stei-
dle showed his sport from Day-
break, which the committee thinks is
something good. E. W. Guy, of Belle-
ville, had a large vase of fine Arma-
zindy. Mr. Guy reports that this va-
viety is doing well with him. F. W.
Ude," Jr., and F. Richter, of Kirkwood,
each showed a vase of good mixed
carnations, and Frank Fillmore was
also on hand with a mixed bunch
which showed up well.

Fred Dorner, Jr., of Lafayette, Ind.;

A Berdan, Kirkwood, and Charles
Young, were our visitors. The Flor-
ists' Review was on file as usual for
reference. The next meeting of the
club, April 14, will be its annual rose
show. John W. Kunz, the club
auctioneer, sold the blooms on exhi-
bition to the highest bidder. After
this the meeting adjourned and a gen-
eral introduction followed.

Observations.

F. W. Ude. Jr., was the proudest
man in the hall after having become
the sole owner of Kathleen Pantlind.

Chas. Juengel was very much taken
with the Empress.

Frank Fillmore thinks Evelina the
grandest of all whites.

Fred Weber walked off with Frances
Joost as though he won a capital prize.

Bmil Sehray had his eye on the Gold
Nugget, and was afterward seen with
them on his way home.

Herman and Gus Ude had their
heads together admiring Alba Su-
perba and White Cloud.

John W. Kunz fell in love with Mrs.
Bradt. She was seen in his show win-
dow later on.

President Halstedt was seen to ad-
mire John Steidle's sport from Day-
break. Doc thinks John has a good
one, and should push it.

Max Herzog says that Miss Flick
knows how to grow Daybreaks.

E. W. Guy is a great admirer of
Armazindy, and Everett knows a good
thing when he sees it.

Charlie Kuehn didn't say much, but
thought his share. Charlie is a great
admirer of fine carnations.

Fred Dorner, Jr., was the center of
attraction, explaining the merits of
his carnations.

Willie Jordan was on hand and
helped Kunz wonderfully well in buy-
ing Evelina and Mrs. Bradt at a good
round figure.

Bob Tesson thinks Aigyle a good
pink for the retailers to handle.

Julius Koenig. Jr., had a Bradt of his
own, but when he saw Dorner's he
shook his head.

Frank Ellis had an eye on Aue's
mixed vase, especially Eldorado, which
Frank thinks is a beauty.

Visitors in town were Mr. and Mrs.
Unverzagt, of Springfield, 111.: Meyer
Heller, New Castle, Ind.; Fred Dor-
ner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.; Joe Rolker,
New York, and Jos. Heinl, Jackson-
ville, 111.

Market Review.

Trade in the cut flower line the
past week slackened up somewhat and
the long expected glut has arrived at
last. Everything is plentiful now —
even a few fine Beauties can now be
had. Carnations are on equal par
with bulbous stock and violets. Roses
of all kinds can be bought cheap, but
there seems to be very little demand.
The commission houses are now look-
ing for your trade. A week or so past
we were looking for them, and should
this state of affairs keep up the
wholesalers will be fighting each other
to see who can sell the cheapest.

Roses of all kinds can be bought very
cheap, and only the very choicest
stock bring $4 and $5; the others sold
at $1 and $2 per 100. Carnations are
a great glut, and the price has gone
down as low as ?1 and $2 for the very
best — more Daybreaks and Scotts than
any others. Harrisii have dropped to
16 and $8; callas the same price.
Dutch hyacinths are sold at $2 and $4.
Daffodils meet with very little demand
at $2; valley fair at ?3. Violets of all
kinds are being dumped every day and
have little or no value at present.
Sweet peas are very fine and are about
the only flower in demand, and are
held up at $2. Smilax is sold at ?12.50
and $15.

Notes.

The Mound City Cut Flower Co.,
doing business at 1322 Pine street,
made an assignment last week Wed-
nesday for the benefit of its credit-
ors. Jos. H. Barr is named as trustee.

George M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill,
Mo., spent Sunday in St. Louis. Mr.
K. is on his way to attend the execu-
tive meeting of the S. A. F. A. O. H.,
to be held at Washington. D. C.

The Bowlers had a fine night Mon-
day to bowl, but the attendance was
not so good as usual and will not be
from now on until after the spring
trade is over. E. Sehray was high man
in the three games rolled, with 577;
Helwig, second, with 496; Fillmore,
third with 495. The highest single
score was by Helwig, with 216; Fill-
more, second with 209: Sehray, third
with 197. Next Monday night we roll
for a cake. J. J. B.

CINCINNATI.

Florists' Society.

The regular meeting of the Cincin-
nati Florists' Society was held last
Saturday evening. Although the wea-
ther was unfavorable the meeting was
well attended and full of interest. The
next regular meeting will be held on
the third Saturday of April instead of
the second, on account of Easter fall-
ing on the tenth of the month. It was
decided to give a banquet at the club
rooms about the middle of May to
which the ladies will be invited. B.
G. Gillett was aonointed a committeo
of one to make the necessary arrange-
ments.

Steps have been taken to form a i
auxiliary society for the benefit of the
growers, it being thought that consid-
erable money could be saved by so
doing, especially in buying glass, coal,
etc., as lower prices could be obtaintd
byclubbingtogetherand ordering large
quantities. The boys all think well of
the idea and it is sure to be a go. Wm
Murphy, Albert Sunderbruch and Gus.
Adrian were appointed a committee lo
complete arrangements.

Exhibition.

The exhibition of plants and cut
flowers proved to be the most success
ful one given by the society this sea-

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son. Not only are these exhibitions
of interest to the craft, but the flower-
loving public as well take advantage
of the opportunity afforded them of
admiring the choice collection of beau-
tiful flowers.

F. Dorner & Sons, of Lafayette, Ind.,
showed Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt and White
Cloud carnations both of which were
well done. Messrs. George & Allen
made a display of roses and bulbous
stock. They also had a few choice va-
rieties of fern plants interspersed with
the cut flowers which made their ex-
hibit an admirable one.

E. G. Hill iV- Co.. of Richmond, Ind.,
had a few vases of choice carnations.
The City Greenhouses made a general
display of plfints and cut flowers.
Their azaleas and cyclamen were fine
and deserve special mention. Fred
Walz staged some seedling cannas
which proved quite an attraction. Mr.
"Walz has quite a collection of thes?
plants and knows how to grow them to
perfection. Wm. Robertson, gardener
for Mr. Schmeidlapp, showed some
nice mushrooms and cucumbers, the
latter measuring twelve inches in
length.

StoUery Bros, sent a vase of their
Argyle carnations which came in good
condition. Wm. Murphy had on ex-
hibition twelve standard varieties of
carnations which made a good show-
ing. A. Sunderbruchs Sons had a grand
display of palms, ferns and lilies In
pots with their cut stock of roses, car-
nations and tulips.

R. Witterstaetter exhibited a larg?
vase of Evelina which never looked
better. There seems to be no c:-ssa-
tion to the blooming qualities of this
grand carnation.

The past week has been rather slow
among store men and the prospects for
this week are not at all flattering.
There is plenty of choice stock to be
had with but little demand. Bulbous
stock, violets and lilies are at a stand-
still. The shipping trade is only fair
and is confined to roses and carna-
tions. There was lots of good stock
to be seen at the Sixth street flower
market on Saturday but buyers were
few owing to the rainy weather.

Wholesale prices are as follows:
Brides and Maids $4 to $.5, Meteors $6,
Perles $4, tulips $3, daffodils $3, Dutch
hyacinths ?2 to $i. callas $8. Harrisii
still bringing $12.50, valley $3, violets
50 cents, carnations, ordinary $1.50.
fancy $3. B.

NEW YORK.

American Institute.

The carnation exhibition of the
American Institute held last Tuesday
brought out several novelties hitherto
not seen before in this vicinity, some
of them being of unusual merit, also
some excellent vases of standard va-
rieties. Mr. A. Herrington, of Madi-
son; Mr. J. Withers and Mr. C. H. Al-
len were the judges. In the evening
Dr. N. L. Britton delivered an illus-

trated lecture on "Leaves and Flow-
ers," which was well received.

The Exhibits.

E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.,
sent America and James Whitcomb
Riley, both of which arrived in ex-
cellent condition, considering the dis-
tance shipped. The first named re-
ceived a certificate of merit, its strong
habit, stiff, erect stem, large flowers
of a somewhat uncommon and very
pleasing red. appealing specially to the
judges. J. W. Riley is already certi-
ficated.

J. Towell, Paterson, N. J., sent Gov-
ernor Griggs, recently described in our
columns, and some unnamed seedlings,
the former receiving a certificate.

Frank Niquet, Patchogue, L. I., ex-
hibited Maud Adams, which was cer-
tificated.

.1. & R. Leach, Jersey City, N. J.,
showed Scarlet Wave, a sport from Ti-
dal Wave. This will undoubtedly b?
a very fine commercial variety for
provincial towns, as it is a tremendous
cropper. The flowers of red are small-
er than the general run. It, however,
scored well on commercial points.

D. B. Long, Buffalo, exhibited Gene-
see. This is the first time seen here,
and it made a good impression.

C. H. Allen sent Ada Rehan, deep
pink, and an excellent keeper from
appearances, and a handsome vase of
William Scott.

William Swayue, Kennett Square,
Pa., exhibited his Empress, an excel-
lent dark maroon fringed variety of
great fragrance, that attracted consid-
erable attention.

Mrs. Turner, Tarrytown, N. Y.. ex-
hibited a pretty pink seedling from
McGowan and Scott, recommended for
trial.

C. Besold, Mineola, L. I., showed
Mrs. Frances Joost, which was award-
ed a certificate; also Helen, for the
first time, and some seedlings.

C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I., sent his
standard varieties, John Young, Bon
Ton, White Cloud, New York, Mrs. G.
M. Bradt, and Mrs. James Dean, which
made an excellent showing. Bon Ton
received the Institute's certificate, a
thoroughly deserving variety; the oth-
ers have received honors at previous
meetings.

Club Meeting.

In spite of "war" talk, the meeting
of the New York Florist Club was well
attended, nearly fifty members and
visitors being present. The competi-
tion for the club medals brought out a
grand lot of orchids in flower and
other worthy exhibits. Owing to Presi-
dent Plumb being called home on ac-
count of sickness in his family, the
vice-president, Mr. John M. Logan,
presided.

Prof. John B. Smith, the lecturer for
the evening, was next introduced, his
subject being "Greenhouse Pests," and
he handled the subject in a masterly
fashion. He compared the difiiculties
of indoor and outdoor application of
insecticides, and mentioned the differ-
ent methods of applying same; also

going into a detailed description of
the physiology of some insects, their
methods of breeding, etc. He touched
on the San Jose scale and the legisla-
tion affecting same; also the new dis-
ease, "Certiflcatos," which the florists
were likely to be burdened with. In a
later issue, however, we hope to be
able to give the essay in full as deliv-
ered by Prof. Smith. Enough to say
that it was well received, and the
club's hearty vote of thanks was ten-
dered to him by a standing, unanimous
vote of the members present.

After the lecture. Presiding Ofiicer
Logan, who has just returned from his
native heath, and in his "bra Scootch,"
called the meeting to order.

The committee on legislation re-
ported favorable progress.

The gentlemen proposed at the last
meeting were unanimously elected,
and the following proposed; F. W.
Bruggerhof, president of J. M. Thor-
burn Co., New York; Simon Hamburg-
er, president of the Am. Jadoo Co.,
Philadelphia; Joseph A. Gorton, of the
Gorton & Lidgerwood Co., New York;
A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.; Her-
man Hepple, Nutley, N. J.; C. Besold,
Mineola, L. I.; John Scott, Brooklyn;
Louis Dupuy. Whitestone, N. Y. ; H.
W. Barfend, Westchester, N. Y.

The standing committee on awards,
consisting of A. Herrington. Julius
Roehrs and L. Hafner, acting as
judges, then made its report.

The Exhibits.

Thomas W. Weathered's Son ex-
hibited a new patent adjustable fast-
ener for attaching to wood or iron
rafters, and holding wires in place for
vineries, etc.; a simple and neat in-
vention, awarded certiflcate of merit,

W. R. Manda showed an excellent
collection of orchids in flower, and a
collection of dendrobiums in fifteen
varieties, which was awarded a cer-
tificate of merit, the whole being a
very worthy exhibit.

Mr. Peter Fisher showed his new
carnation, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson,
which comes nearer to being perfec-
tion of any carnation I ever saw. Color
deep cerise; rigid, erect stem, and
grand foliage. Owing to the rules of
the club, it could not be awarded a
certificate, though an impartial judge
gave it 98 points under the carnation
schedule of the C. S.

D. H. Darlington, Flushing, L. I.,
showed a pretty specimen of Erica
Cavendishii, proving that nearly all
the varieties of this class of plants do
well on Lpng Island.

Mr. E. ' M. Wood, of Boston, who
was present, was then called on to
say a few words, and in the course of
his remarks said that not many years
ago he used to see in the florists' win-
dows of New York Boston roses for
sale, but the order of things was re-
versed, and New York roses were sold
in Boston since Pierson pierced the
city. He congratulated the florists and
the club on its progress and thanked
them for their courtesy.

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MARCH 17, I89S.

Our Special WhoUsale Report.

The market last week was without a
redeeming feature. With an abundant
supply and receding prices, the pros-
pect is anything but encouraging for
some weeks to come. At the present
writing shipments ot roses are rapid-
ly increasing, a consequence of the
continued warm weather.

Special grades of Brides and Maids
■were sold last week from $S to $10,
and thev have not yet touched their
lowest point. All red roses are mov-
ing slowly. Long Beauties, the top
quotation of which is $-10. are selling
down to $25. Meteors are hard to
clear at respectable prices. Jacks are
going slowly at low figures. The few
Baroness coming into the market are
readily sold at $2.5 to $50.

Carnations fare better than most
anything else, and hold a fair price.
Fine Scotts have the preference, and
bring $1.50 to $2 per hundred. The
fancv sorts do not bring a steady price,
as the demand for expensive stock is
limited. Sweet peas are coming in in
larger quantities and sell well.

There is a very light demand for
bulbous stock. The price of valley has
weakened again, fine stock bringing
but $1 to $1.50 per hundred. Harrisii
are more than plentiful, with few
sales. But little can be added to
last week's report on violets, ex-
cept that the supply increases,
and the price is anywhere from $1 50
to $4 per thousand.

For average prices, see New York
market.

Various Items,

Mr. W. H. Gunther has suffered a
severe loss in the death of his father,
and has the sincere sympathy of all
the trade. Mr. Gunther himself is on
the sick list with an attack of the
grippe.

J. P. Cleary & Co. held a very suc-
cessful sale last Tuesday, and prices
realized were good. Mr. John's voice,
which has been hibernating all winter,
was as dulcet as the song ot birds in
spring.

Mr. Robert Simpson, manager of
the greenhouses of Mr. Thomas
Young. Jr., of Jersey City, has a num-
ber of greenhouses (nearly 20,000
square feet) at Clifton, N. J., where he
will make a specialty of Beauties, car-
nations, etc.

In my gyrations in the vicinity, I
have noticed quantities of the Palmer
hotbed mat. and have heard it spoken
of very highly as being practically in-
destructible and all that is claimed. It
will undoubtedly replace the old-fash-
ioned straw mat in the future.

Visitors.

Geo. Fancourt. Wilkesbarre. Pa.
George is on a tour of inspection, and
will visit several cities in the east,
also Atlantic City, where he will rest
for a few days.

E. M. Wood. Boston, Mass.. on his
way to attend the meeting of the
executive committee of the S. A. F. A.

0. H., Washington, was a recent visit-
or. Also Harry Ayres, Albany, N. Y.;
T. J. Totten. Saratoga, N. Y.; J. G.
Esler. Saddle River. N. J.; Peter Fish-
er. Ellis. Mass.; Oliver J. Poppy, Sing
Sing, N. Y.

New Jersey Notes.

Mr. A. Herrington, Madison, reports
sales for Frank Hardy as being very
large. He has shipped as far as to
California, and to several countries of
Europe.

A visit to John N. May's, Summit,
N. J., found that place in excellent
shape for Easter. The rose Clara Wat-
son, as seen growing, shows a strong
and vigorous habit. The young growth
has almost the color of the sunset, the
flowers are elongated, and of a beauti-
ful pink color, shaded with salmon at
the base of the petals, the color in-
tensifying as the blooms age. It will
undoubtedly prove a valuable com-
mercial variety, as fiom reports it
keeps excellently.

Lager & Hurrell have been cutting a
tremendous amount of cattleya flow-
ers, which they have marketed at
good prices. They are expecting some
heavy shipments of imported orchids,
chiefly cattleyas. They also contem-
plate building in the spring.

J. & R. Leach, Jersey City, are much
elated over the success they are hav-
ing with their new carnation, "Scarlet
Wave." When I called they had just
cut SOD blooms from a bench 8x94, and
the bed looked like a field of wheat.
They cut 1,500 at Christmas, and the
average cut is always good, and will
average 25 flowers to a plant. They
handle a large stock of pelargoniums,
Victor, dark red, being the variety,
grown.

PHILADELPHIA.

Review of the Market.

Several unusually warm, springlike
days, unusual for the second week of
this windy month of March, have so
encouraged stock that w'e have expe-
rienced a "glut." Not quite a good old-
fashioned glut, but enough to give a
taste of what will come after a while.
Prices have fallen a little, yet the mar-
ket requires a good proportion of the
stock which reaches town in salable
condition. Roses must be cut with
judgment on these warm days to avoid
loss. The retailers will not touch
blooms that will fly open two or three
hours after they are put in water.

Easter Outlook.

The outlook for Easter is bright, ex-
cepting as regards lilies. So many of
these were carried off by the disease
and so many more are affected that
there will not be nearly enough to
supply the demand. One bright store-
keeper has shown his appreciation of
this state of things by buying his reg-
ular supply two weeks ago. Another
has presumably done even a little
more, taking one grower's entire stock
of 2.200 plants. It seems probable that

the shortage in lilies will increase the
demand for other flowering plants, of
which there is a splendid collection In
fine shape.

Building.

Building operations are already
commencing, though frost is scarcely
out of the ground. Myers & Samtman
have contracted for another Beauty
house to be finished by May first, so
that their customers can have fine
Beauties all the year round without
peradventure.

It is also rumored that Edward Tow-
ell, of Weldon, who has been sending
in some fine Bridesmaids to Smith &
Whiteley, has been seen in the neigh-
borhood of the wholesale glass houses
downtown.

Notes.

The stores have almost an Easter
blaze of color now. Azaleas, cinera-
rias, tulips and daffodils are seen in
profusion, making the interiors most
attractive.

Pennock Bros, made a beautiful and
novel effect with a bunch of Mme.
Chatenay rose and Acacia pubescens in
their show window.

Our bowling team has shown perse-
verance equalled only by G. C. Wat-
son's now famous effort to ascertain
whether Flora Hill is better than John
Burton's Alba Superba. They not only
went up to third place in the inter-
club tournament by successive victo-
ries over the Harmonic and Star
teams, but they now hold the record
for the best team and best individual
score of the tournament to date. All
honor to the popular Dr. Goebel. who
has identified himself with the Flor-
ists' Club for many years. It is sup-
posed he must have given each mem-
ber of the team what huntsmen call
"a leaping powder." sometimes erro-
neously thought to be brandy and
soda, but really a mild effervescent
fluid, taking a double dose himself.

Here is the score ot the great game
wherein Harmonics were vanquished
on their own alleys by nearly 300 pins:

A. L. Brown 16.8 IfiS 168— 499

D. T. Connor 16.S 216 184— 568

C'has. Longinette ....156 175 192— 523

Tlieo. Palms 247 172 19S— 617

George Goebel 241 209 199— 649

J. D. Habermehl 173 212 214— 599

Total 3.455

Doctor, will these powders help us
to do a little better than our best
when we have serious work to do?

J. W. Y.

Easter Stock.

The stores have quite a Lenten ap-
pearance, daffodils predominating. I
understand these are selling very well.
Dutch hyacinths are moving slowly,
and with the present warm spell will
crowd the market, which is quite
steady at time of writing.

A visit to the growers shows unsur-
passed stocks of azaleas and hydran-
geas. Lilies are almost a failure so far
as fine stock goes. Messrs. Craig. Beck-
er and Harris are the largest growers
of flowering stock for the stores.

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

649

Hugh Graham has a superb stock
at his greenhouses to supply his own
trade, which promises to be as large,
if not larger, than usual. He has. I
believe, the only big stock of Acacia
pubescens in the Union. They are
noble plants. A fine lot of Acacia ar-
mata at H, A. Dreer's Riverton place
is lu fine shape for Easter, also aza-
leas in various sizes. A big batch is
set aside for orders booked ahead. I
am much interested in the acacia, and
learned from Mr. Eisele (whom I found
looking anything but "dreary," owing,
no doubt, to the splendid shipping
season the firm is passing through),
that this plant has a most interest-
ing history, being used in connection
with some function during the reign
of Hiram, king of Tyre. It makes a
grand plant for Easter, and will
doubtless be grown more extensively
in connection with the heath family
than it has hitherto been done here.

I bandied Mr. Eisele on those pretty
arecas. of which I saw a big supply in
the store of "Our John" — "Holy
John," as he is described by the news-
papers, for the reason, I suppose, that
he does not advertise in their Sunday
issues — but was informed that al-
though he had several tempting offers
to supply such stock, he had refused
the tempters' charms, and really be-
lieved the trade appreciates this fact.
On my return I priced more closely
and found Mr. Wanamaker made quite
a profit upon the deal — much more
than the grower who supplied the
plants, and whose price I had. Aza-
leas, for instance, are priced at $1.25
and $1.50, ordinary size, which is sold
at wholesale for $35 per 100. Is it the
charms of the sweet dames employed
as salesladies that act as incentives?
I inquired of this particular charmer
how long and how often the plant
which I was examining, and which
was in extremis, would bloom. She
replied it would continue to bloom
about eight weeks, and flower every
year and every other year, at which
remark I was puzzled, and presumed
to tell her she must mean every other
year, if at all, at which she waxed in-
dignant. But seriously, I do not be-
lieve it affects the legitimate trade to
any appreciable degree; rather it
should help it along. The opinion of
our friend, E. L. S. Dale, upon this
point would be valuable. M.

CHICAGO.

Club Meetin!^:.

Roses and violets were the subjects
of discussion at the last meeting of
the Florists' Club, Extracts from the
paper, by Mr. Fred Hills, on growing
tea roses for profit appear elsewhere
in this issue. In the discussion that
followed Mr. Chas. Held spoke of the
wisdom of providing for a crop for
the latter part of June when there is
a good demand owing to the numerous
school closings at that time. Mr.
Anthony thought it would pay growers
to carry a few houses of plants in solid

beds in the old-fashioned way and
bring in full crops at periods of great
demand. Mr. Stollery said his expe-
rience with carried over plants had
been very unsatisfactory, but they had
been on raised benches.

In his paper Mr, Hills had referred
to the statement made in Mr. An-
thony's paper at last meeting that ful-
ly 40 per cent of the flowers cut by the
grower never reached the consumer,
and it brought out a lively discussion,
and many good natured retorts be-
tween the retailers and the growers,
Mr, Hauswirth taking good care of the
retailers' side of the question.

In the center of the room stood a
vase of magnificent Bride, Bridesmaid
and Morgan roses brought by Mr.
Hills, and they were substantial evi-
dence that the methods of the essayist
were decidedly successful at his place.
No paper on violets had been pre-
pared but there was a very interesting
discussion. Mr. G. Swenson, of Elm-
hurst, brought to the meeimg a bunch
of superl) Marie Louise violets which
excited the admiration of all present.
Mr. Swenson says he grows all his vio-
lets in frames. He propagates his
plants in August, winters them in
frames, grows in the field the following
summer and the second winter gets his
flowers in the frames. When picking
flowers in cold weather he uses a light
box frame covered with canvas, the
frame of a size to fit over one sash and
tall enough to allow him to stand in-
side. Under this cover he can pick
the flowers under one sash without ex-
posing the whole frame to the weather.
He has never had any trouble from
disease.

Mr. Stollery related his experience
with violets as follows: One year he
had space to spare at the end of a car-
nation bench and he filled it with vio-
lets. During the season he cut from
his 275 plants 12.197 violets which rea-
lized $121.72. He concluded that vio-
lets were just what he wanted, so next
year he put in a whole house, and gave
them special attention. During the
season he cut from his 900 plants a
total of 5,445 flowers which netted him
$44.15. That settled the violet for him.
He felt it was too uncertain a quan-
tity to take chances on,

Mr. Rudd gave a humorous account
of his attempts to grow violets. He
had heard a good deal of "the violet
disease," as though there was but one.
He was of the opinion that there were
eight or nine different diseases and was
sure his plants had them all.

Geo. Baldwin, of Oak Park, displayed
at the meeting a Chinese primula in a
6-inch pot bearing nine trusses of
flowers. Also a pot of narcissus, re-
markably well flowered, and cut
blooms of narcissus in variety.* free-
sias, triteleias, and other flowers.

Messrs. G. Swenson, Elmhurst, 111.,
and D. F. Hawkes. Wheaton, 111., were
elected to membership.

At the next meeting. March 24, Li-
lium Harrisii and other bulbous flow-
ers will be discussed. A feature will

be a paper on the Harrisii disease by
Mr. E. Buettner.

The committee of arrangements for
the recent carnation convention has
issued to the contributors to the fund
a printed itemized statement of all re-
ceipts and disbursements. Accompany-
ing same was a check for 25 per cent of
the amount subscribed. This is certain-
ly a remarkable record and the com-
mittee will be fully warranted in shak-
ing hands with itself. Certainly the
donors to the fund feel like shaking
hands with the committee.

The Market.

The supply has shortened up some
and prices are stiffer. Extra teas go as
high as $6, and good ordinary go at $4
to $5, with seconds at $3. Beauties are
in heavy demand, especially the extra
long grade. Everything seems in good
demand, even in liulbous stock there is
no surplus. Violets seem the only ex-
ception, these being dull. Smilax is
scarce. Bassett & Washburn are
cutting some extra Beauties, but all
go quickly. Carnations hold stiff, and
sales below $2 a hundred are rare.

All the wholesalers seem well satis-
fied with trade this winter. There have
been no gluts at any time so far, and
there is no indication of any at this
time while the outlook for Easter is
excellent. Kennicott Bros. Co. report
business so far this month as a very
marked increase over the same period
a year ago.

■Various Items.

E. H. Hunt has reopened his old
stand at 68 Lake St. for the retail
seed business during the spring
months.

Fred Ostertag. of St. Louis, is in
town, with the view of locating here if
a suitable opening can be found.

Lloyd Vaughan, of Vaughan. Mc-
Kellar & Wlnterson, has returned
from his trip on the road, but will
start out again next week. He re-
ports good business.

Recent visitors were E. H. Baker,
Goshen, Ind., and Miss Coulter, of
Valparaiso, Ind.

Sam Reiser, the north side florist,
has been spending a few weeks at
West Baden, Ind.

Walter Kreitling says he is like a
chrysanthemum — pretty to look at but
without a cent.

W. W. Barnard & Co. have opened
a branch store at 191 W. Randolph
St. (Hay Market Square) for the ac-
commodation of the market gardener
trade.

Samuel Rubens, for many yeais
with Kennicott Bros. Co., died at his
mother's home, 35 Milton avenue, at
6 p. m. last Tuesday. The funeral
will be held at 1 p. m. today (Thurs-
day).

The firm of Winter & Glover, whole-
sale commission florists, was dissolved
March 16, Mr. Glover retires and the
business will be continued by Mr.
Blair Winter, the senior member of
I the former firm.

650

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 17, 1S98.

The FLORISTS' Review

G. L. GUAXT, EniTor. AND Maxagek.

PUBLISHED EVERY TIIUKHDAY BY

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105 Hudson St.

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Advertising rates: Per Ineli. SI.OO; L.. pane. $I3-0f.;
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times. 10 per eent; 26 times. 20 per eent ; 53 times. 30
per eent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive in-
sertions. Duly strictly trade advertising accepted.
Ad\ertlsements:nust reacli us liy Tuesday to assure
Insertion In Ihe Issue uf tlie loliowint; Tliursday.

COPYKIGHT 189S.

BOSTON.

A Visit to Westerly.

I^nst Thiii-sday a party, consisting of
Messi-s. P. Welcli, B. M. Woofi, Thos.
A. Cox. Wanen Ewell, Wni. Edgar and
M. H. Norton, paid a visit to the es-
tablisliment of Mr. S. J. Renter, at
Westerly, R. L The party was met at
the station by Mr. Renter and driven
to his residence, where a tempting
luncheon was served, after which the
greenhouses, containing 160,000 feet of
glass, were inspected. The glass is
devoted chiefly to roses and carna-
tions, and all are in fine, healthy con-
dition, producing large quantities of
first-class flowers. Among the carna-
tions were noticed Daybreak, Scott,
Thos. Cartledge and Alaska, Mr. Ren-
ter expects to strike 100,000 of carna-
tion cuttings for stock and sale, and
those already rooted are in fine condi-
tion.

Mr. R. has rather a novel way of
treating his young plants. After tak-
ing from the cutting bed and potted in
small thumb pots, when they are well
rooted, he turns them out of the pots
and places them close together on the
benches, without breaking the ball,
which gives them the appearance of
being planted cut. When orders come
in for shipping, they are easily taken
out in the ball, and being so well root-
ed, pack in good shape, without the
ball breaking. He says that by this
method of treatment he never has a
complaint from damage through ship-
ping. His two largest houses of roses,
Brides and Bridesmaids, are in very
fine condition, both in foliage and
flower.

After inspecting all the houses, the
party was given a very enjoyable ride
around the city to points of interest,
and when they took the train for
home, much satisfaction was express-
ed at the way in which they had been
entertained by their generous host.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the weekly exhibition of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
last Saturday, James Comley was

awarded a gratuity for a fine display
of camellias, azaleas, Himalayan rho-
dodendrons, Polygala cordifolia (a
very pretty old greenhouse plant),
Cattleyea Trianae and hybrid roses.

Mr. H. T. Clinkabei-ry, gardener to
C. G. Roebling. Trenton, N. J., showed
a remarkably fine spike of CypripFdi-
um Rothschildianum, Trenton variety,
with four flowers on the spike, for
which a silver medal was awarded.
Mr. .J. E. Rothwell. Longwood (John
Mutch, gardener), showed a very fine
well grown plant of Cypripedium
Lathamianum. also Cyp. Sallierii
negro-maculatum. a fine plant in
good flower, and Odontog!ossum crisp-
um, with a fine spike of flowers of
good form and color. A gratuity was
awarded. H. A. Mansfield, Newton-
ville. showed two vases of very fine
La Marque roses from a plant forty-
three years old. Rea Bros., Norwood,
showed a new rose, a semi-double
flower, which they called Pink Ram-
liler. Farquhar Bros, again showed
Narcissus Victoria, which was a great
attraction. Mrs. P. D. Richards, West
Medford. again brought her beautiful
collection of water color drawings of
native orchids and a collection of na-
tive mosses and other plants.

The Market.

The retail florists say business is
"Lent" until Easter time, then they
hope to have a good harvest. Busi-
ness has certainly been very dull dur-
ing the last two weeks, with very lit-
tle prospects of better trade during
the month of March. Still flowers of
all kinds keep coming in on the whole-
salers and find a market somewhere
or other, but bulbous stuff is a drug,
and some is hardly salable at all.
Prices range about the same as last
week for well giown stock.

Various Notes.

Mr. E. Sutermeister, Hyde Park,
has been appointed assignee of the
business of Fred Hiatt. Beacon sti'eet.

Mr. J. R. Fotheringham. represent-
ing F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N.
Y., is in town. C. H. J.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

\ FIRST-CLASS MAN is now open to engagement
-^ *- fully competent in ever>' respect; expert grower of
both plants and cut flowers; wants an opportunity to bet-
ter himself; no object to change unless there is an op-
portunity for him to show his abilities on a scale that will
make his services worth at least ^^75 a montli. Address
S. D., care Flonsts' Review, Chicago.

WANTED^ A good florist, married man preferred;
one who thoroughly understands the growing of
carnations, roses, violets and mums; must be pleasant
and honest, to such a steady job and good wages; refer-
ences expected. Address Boston, Florists' Re\^ew.

FOR SALE— Cheap for cash. An old established
florist and seed store in Chicago, doing good busi-
ness. Reason for selling, owiier has two places. Ad-
dress M. O., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- As foreman by an up to
10 date rose and cut flower grower; good manager and
hustler and can furnish best of references as to ability to
fill a first-class position. Am open for an engagement
at any time desired. Give full particulars when writing.
Grower, care Flonsts' Review.

QITUATrON WANTED— By first-class gardener
O and florist. P. W., care of Florists' Review.

QITU.\T10X WAXTF.D-By young man. ig, on
10 large private or small commercial place, where tho-
rough knowledge of bedding and landscape can be
learned: 3 years' mside commercial experience. A., 430
Bromhall Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or grower on
O commercial place, unquestionble ability in all braches.
Reliable, industrious and capable of assuming entire
charge. Nixon H. Gano, care of Florists" Re\iew.

F<JR SALE — 600 feet of 4-inch cast iron pipe and fit-
tings; 38 boxes of 10x12 double A glass; a 14-feet
iron smoke slack. Address Paul Krohn, 175 N. Clark
St., Chicago.

O ! TU AT I O X W AN T L U By practical all round flp-
tO rist, German, age 36, single; 20 years' experience in
propagating and growing roses, carnations, mums, vio-
lets and pot plants; best of references. Florist, 713 W, S
St., Cincinnati, O.

QITUATION WAXTED— By florist, with life ex-
O perience in growing cut flowers and plants, as work-
ing foreman ; is holding a similar position at present ;
American Beauties a specialty; A i references. Near
Chicago preferred ; age 30 and married. Address W.
S., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED.— By practical florist as
10 foreman. First-class rose grower, also cars, mums
violets and general stock, 15 years in this country; 5
years in one commercial place; S in another; 2 years m
present position. State wages paid. Good references;
married. Address, B. C. care Florists' Re\iew.

TO RENT.— 14,000 feet of glass, consisting of seven
even span, north and south houses. Near Phila-
delphia. Pa. X care Flonsts' Review.

i;iITCATIOX WAXTED- By practical florist and
10 gardener, commercial or pri\ate; No. i rose grower,
carnations and violets a specialty; good designer; age 38;
best references Address W. G., 164 E. Main Street, Al-
liance, O.

^ITU-VTIOX WAXTTD-By practical all round
O florist and gardener fully competent to take charge.
First-class references from present and former employer.
Disengaged March 15. Address, W. B. A., care Florists'
Re\'iew,

SITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical
O gardener and florist to take charge of private or com-
mercial place where wages would be commensurate with
results; responsible references. Address A. M., care of
Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg., N, V. City.

\^r ANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
» ' to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year lie can ha\'e his money back. For
particulars address A. H,, care Florists' Review,

QITUATION WAXTED- By a gardener; German
O 31 years old; married; :6 years' experience in flowers,
fruits, vegetables, care of pleasure grounds, hothouses,
and landscape gardening; position in private park, cem-
etery, or gentleman's place in city or countr\'; best of
recommendations. Address A. Daum, 187 E. Chicago
avenue, Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED— By a florist and gardener;
single; 15 years' experience; who can grow carna-
tions, mums, violets, roses, etc.; also \-egetables under
glass; best of reference. Address A. H. Clark, I.ans-
dale. Pa.

QITUATION WANTED— Where first-class stock is
O grown; best of references from past and present em-
ployers; age 24. State wages, etc. W. D., care of W,
W. Cole, Maple Hill Rose Farm, Kokonio, Ind.

SITUATION WANTED — First-class cut-flower
grower; 12 years' experience; single; 28 years; extra
good rose grower; best of reference; wish employment at
once. Address, stating wages, A. M. Randall, 240
Wabash avenue, Chicago, 111,

rpo EXCHANGE— I had to take some musical in-
i- struments— French horn, two violins, autoharp and
guitar-mandolin. What kind of stock have you to ex-
change for them.'' I. A. Barnes, El Paso, Texas.

FOR SALE: I dwelling house, 2 greenhouses, 17 x 150
newly built: well located and good home trade, on
St. car line and near a city of 300,000 population. For
particulars address P. O., care Florists' Re\iew.

Q ITUATION WANTED- By manied man, as rose
O grower or foreman: good grower of cut flowers and
general greenhouse plants; first-class references; state
wages. R. W., care of Florists' Review.

QITUATION WANTED- By a first-class all round
O florist; good grower of roses, carnations, violets, and
mums, general stock, etc.; 16 years' experience. F. S.,
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By good grower of car-
nations and violets; German: single; 56 years of age.
with 20 years' experience; can furnish best references. C,
H., care Florists' Review.

MARCH 17, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

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from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

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652

The Weekly Florists* Review.

MAR?H 17, 189S.

TORONTO.

The continued mild weather has
given the market men a chance to get
there and do a little business. They
can sell a class of stuff down there
that can hardly be sold anywhere else,
and as greenhouse space is a great
consideration, they can clean stuff off
which would otherwise have to take a
hack seat or probably be thrown on
the dump, though there is also a lot
of good stuff sold there too.

The Gardeners' and Florists' Asso-
ciation at its regular meeting on
Tuesday evening will wrestle with the
Chrysanthemum Show prize list as
suggested by the executive commit-
tee.

Some magnificent roses are being
shown in the store windows now and
trade still keeps fairly lively. Some
good carnations are also being shown.

Mr. Geo. Reeves, of Reservoir Park,
is putting his collection of stove and
greenhouse plants in good order again.
They are in a fair way to make their
mark at the various flower shows.

The rate war between the C. P, R.
and G. T. R. is bringing a great quan-
tity of people to the city and business
generally is in consequence brisker
than it has been for years. Your cor-
respondent is also taking advantage
of the cheap fares and will take a
month's holiday on the Pacific coast
(not Skaguay, though). E.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

Market Resume.

Stock is more plentiful than for
some time, though there is no glut of
the market, "Violets are very much in
evidence and wholesale prices on
some are down, good stock selling at
40 to 75 cents per 100. Harrisii are
more plentiful, while there is some
falling off in other bulbous stock. Smi-
lax is scarce.

Trade has been fair, though hardly
up to the previous week's business.
Shipping trade has fallen off quite ma-
terially and funeral work has been in
less demand than for several months.
The weather continues mild and pleas-
ant and Easter stock is coming on in
good shape.

Notes.

P. Peteler, formerly clerk for Chris
Hansen, has started a store on Robert
street in a good location to catch trade.
His opening day leader was "Roses, 50
cents per dozen." We understand
that he will obtain his stock from
Chicago.

Holen & Olsen, on St. Peter street,
have a neat, attractive store and are
enjoying a very lucrative trade.

J. Hoitomt has discontinued his
store on Mackubin street and retired
from business.

Wm. Scott, propagator for L. L.
May & Co.. will join the Klondike
caravan next week and endeavor to
grow or find gold nuggets in the frozen
north. X. Y. Z.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

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FLORISTS SUPPLIES

FLORISTS SEEDS

SPRING BULBS

.\ll llie k-iiding xarietifb lu Carnation
Rooted Cuttings.
We are now ha\ing a fine lot of Cattleya Trianx. now in stotk, f 3 per i\oi.

Cut Flowers.

3j Best varieties of Voung Roses in 2'A-in. Pots.

:» Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per 1000 $ 7.50

95 Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 r2.50

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New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much n:iure pro-
duclive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill- The
best tirms in the country are iuvesting in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'- inch pots. $25.00
perlOO. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now. delivfr\ Marcli ITitli, IS'.IS.
Correspondence solicittd.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

MOST magnificent Bedding and Decora-
ITI ti^-g pi;i,it over introduced; equal to a
Palm in lieautv; grows with the rapiditv
of the Ricinus; not affected bv drouth.
Plants from -t-incli pots, set out 1st June,
attamed a height of ten feet, and though
not watered once, remained fresh and vig-
orous during the extreme drouth. Send
for half-tone illustration showing bed of
these plants. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $2.2.i per do/, for
3-inch pots; all propagated from a tree
which has produced this Fall and Winter
192 pounds of itsdelicious fruit, the largest
weighing 12'- pounds.

TABO PLANT. -The genuine Sand-
wicli Islands Tarf>, entirely distinct from
the common Caladium. and a inucti
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Ready May 1st. Send for Catalog'ue.
M\RT!N BENSON, Dongofa, Id.

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RUSES, CARNATIONS. \m ALL KINDS
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Designs. A full line of supplies always on

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Kut-e vuieii, fine for summer cuttiiig, $10 per 1000.
Paroniiimc in 23^-in. pots. S. A. Nutt, La Favorite.
UCIdlllUIIIO Heteranthe. 92'^ per 1000; Mad. Hruant,
M. Alplioiise Hi.jud. Fl.'ur Poirevine. $4 per IdO; Mrs.
Verkins, Sur|M isi , luirlusse de Maille.ll per 100; Rose,
82.50 perlOO. M;.d. Salkroi (2-in.). 820 per 1000.

GENISTA RACEMOSA. 4-incli. fine stock, ?10,00

per ICHJ Sxiu K A N.-. 1. Terms Cash.

CARL HAGENBDRCtER, West Mentor, Ohio.

MARCH IT, 1S9S.

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and Dealers in Gut Flowers

...EASTER TRADE...

HADpiCM I II IP'S 25,000 cif tlie finest Harrisii Lilies, srown from 7 to 9 bulbs. We pack these
^ I* ri I O I I l-l^-l C^ in i„i\es made for the purpose, holding 100 Lilies each, and of such size that

their full length of stem is had. These lilies are all carefully chilled before
being shipped, and we guarantee their safe arri\ al.

Ul w (^C THF \/AI I FY ^Ve offer 15,000 of the finest selected cold-storage \'alley. Heavv
L-T V< r ^1 n^. VMLLL I (lark green foliage and large flower spikes. Price, $3.00 per 100.

U A r r L/ L/ I LO Diiuble \d., .Sion. 10,000 fine large flowers. Price, $3.00 per 100.

I VJ_WI I w 20,000, consisting of La Reine, Yellow Prince, Cardinal, Murillo, Kaiserskroon, etc.

"^ "A n M VJ U O 3^000 very fine, long strings. Price, 40c each.

SMILAX
1*1 i ^r^rx E.xtra heavy, $2.00 per dozen.

A Rll ITDI^AIVI DFAI IT I F^ *''"' Beauties were never in better shape, and are coming in crop
MIVI C. n IV^MIN PLMV/ I I LO ^vith the finest flowers ever placed on the market. We have

50,000 plants to cut flowers from.

I LM I1V./OLO \ large stock, such as Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors and Perles, all of our own growing.
/^ADMATI^MC A limited quantity of Fancies, such as Jubilee, Mrs. Bradt, Flora Hill, Triumph and

r» X 1 /^ A A* We are booking orders now for the

KOntPn I llttinn^ foUowlngRose ana carnation cut-

■*'^^*'^" V^lIl,ClliyC3 tings to be tilled in rotation. We

guarantee all cuttings to be in first-class condition in every

respect, and will be delivered as you want them.

f Our flowers are all carefully chilled before ship-

< ping. We have the finest ice house in the west.
* Write us for our price-list, which we issue every

< week, giving current prices of our goods.jt^.M

.ROSES.

Brides

Bridesmaids
Meteors

$1

go

Per 100.

Do not write for other kinds
for we do not grow them

.— We shall have abundance of nice

Plants later in the season.

Greenhouses and Residence,

HINSDALE. ILL,

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW.

.CARNATIONS...

Per 100. Per 1,000.

Triumph $3 00 $25 GO

Daybreak 150 12 50

Wni. Scott 1 CO 7 50

Harrison's White 2 00

Minnie Cook 150 12 50

Rose Queen 150 12 50

^ R^accoff k W^dhhiirn store... 88 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. F

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654

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 17, 189S.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Prospects for Easter.

Flowers quite plentiful and trade
slow, has been the experience the past
week; the dullness is relieved to some
extent by a more animated demand for
flowering plants, which at present are
greatly in evidence everywhere. The
unusual warm weather brings out a
good many of the azaleas too fast with
several growers and although we can-
not say that there is really an over-
supply so far, we may expect such a
condition within the next two weeks
if the mild sunny weather continues,
because many of the plants in some
places are advanced too far now to be
kept much longer unless a radical
change in the temperature comes upon
us shortly. Still with all this, we shall
have an ample supply of good azaleas
in all sizes for Easter week. In two
or three establishments we notice that
all the plants are just right, barely
showing color now and quite a num-
ber are kept in reserve even for a
still later date. With kalmias and
rhododendrons no such difficulties are
experienced, they are easily kept
dormant and can be brought forward
quickly at this time of the year. Metro-
sideros are often a little slow in com-
ing out. but conditions were very fa-
vorable this season. They do not show
color yet but the buds are fully devel-
oped, ready to burst open. The genis-
tas did not require any forcing at all
so far and it is not very likely that
they will need any. Some of the lilies
in town are so forward that they
would require the temperature of "a
cold storage room to keep until Eas-
ter. Other batches are late and want
the brightest sun and lots of heat to
bring them out in time. All other
flowering stock will be very abundant
apparently, everybody being prepared
for a big demand in this line.

In Highland park, among the high-
ly interesting collection of rare trees
and shrubs, the Japan witchhazel
(Hamamelis arborea, I believe) has
been in full bloom for two weeks now
and is quite showy with its clear yel-
low long, narrow, thread-like petals,
springing from the coppery-bronze
colored calyces, which are produced in
little clusters, three to six in a bunch,
from the eyes all along last season's
growth. The flowers are far superior
to our well known native H. virginica,
which blooms in November or Decem-
ber, have a distinct and pleasing fra-
grance and being such a very early
bloomer attracts universal attention,
which it fully deserves.

A Visit to Syracuse.

A delegation of Rochester florists is
visiting (?) in Syracuse to day (Mon-
day). They are expected by their
friends in the Salt city and are sure
of a very hearty welcome. K.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers,

ICOTTBROS.CO

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES.

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

WRITE US FOR
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

GRADt Cut Flowers

Properly packed and promptly forwarded.

FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

OIR

SPECIAL
SPRING
NIMBER

To be
Issued

■« Next

A. L IHANDALL

Telephone
1496

Wholesale Florist

D

126 Dearborn St., Chicag'o.

lON'T FORQET that we are at the old number.
Write tnr special aiiotatinns nn laree orders.

I Week

Will be the hiindsomest issue of a Flor-
ists' Trade Paper ever published, and
will reach ^yj^py pLomsy |^ jhe

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The right kind of stock, packed ia the right way,
delivered at the right time, and at. the right prices.

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

li THE UARGEST
—^ SUPPUY MOUSE
1 IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Flnri'^ts' Supplies on application.
hi'V lliL- trade only,

60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL GO.

Wholesuk* Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

< E. C. AMUIMG, I

\ ^iS'S^'' Cut Flowers >

z Consignments Solicited. Prompt ."Attention J
5 to Siiipping Orders. f

4 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. »
NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits. Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

A. G. Prince &
Company ^^ents

Telephone

Main

3208

for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

MARCH 17, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

655

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Taking EttV'Ct Mar 17, iv.i^.
Subject to Change Without Notice.
We are headquarters for CIT aOWERS.

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., CNIGAGO.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary Selected Stock per 100.

Extra "

ROSES.

Beauties, long per dux.,

medium

slK)rt

Brides per 100.

Maids

Meteor

Perles

GREENS.

."Xsparagus. per string.

Ferns,

.\diantum. short supply., per 100.

C'lmmon Fancy per lOOf.l.

Smilax r\tra Ilea \- v. per doz

Galax per HKl. Lie, per 1000,

Leu cot hoe Sprays per 100,

Smilax, i Wild):

Parlor Brand ..per case,

Mediuui sized

Large s!/e<i

Fresh stock always on hand.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per 100

Mignonette per 100,

Forget-me-not. per ItX)

Callas per doz.,

Harrisii

Lilac, per huncli

Romans. Valley per 100,

Paper White ^iarcissus

Violets

Tulips. Daffodils "

Freesia I extra select) 2.00 —

Dutch Hyacinths per doz.. ..60—

Pansies. per 100 50—

Lilac, per doz 50 — .75

Orange blossoms, per doz, sprays 2.00 —

No orders tilled for less than one dozen, and as
they are not cut till ordered reasonable time must
be given. _^

AW other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

J1.30—
2.00—

4.0O-
2.00—
1.00-
4.00—
4.00—
4.0O—
3.00—

BO —

1.00—
2.00—
1.50—
1.2.5—
.50-

3.75—
5.50—
8.0O-

.00-
2.(10—

.75—
1.00—
1.00—
1.00—
2.00—3.00
2.00—

.tiO— 1.00
2.00-

IVIUSA ENSETE

Strong. 3-in.. ready May
1st. $1.25 per doz. $8
per llKl.

FETISH BANANA

.\ rare nu\elty. ju^t
from .Africa. Half
dwarf. Ready May
1st, $1 per doz.; $7

JUT KHJ.

CARICA PAPAYA

The tine ne\y bedding plant, as easily groyvn as a
Sunfloyyer, thirivin^ in heat and drouth. Ready
May 1st. Strong from 3-in.. $1.50 per do7.; $10 per
1011. Send for list of

PAIiMS and other RARITIES.

Reasoner Bros., K

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Before ordering your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send for my Catalogue.

t-1ARK

'?-0
= 06-

PALMS

AN O

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbold

1708 N. HalstedSI.

Chicago

i_-S =

1878

New Price List
for Spring and
Slimmer. If you
have not received
11. send postal;

1898

Will mail you iist
and beautifully
illustrated
Descriptive Cat-
alogue.

Noyellies and standards of the best quality and at the
lo\ve?t prices. Stock eni^nintetd^irue to name.

W. W. WIIiMOBE. Dahlia Specialist,
Box 382, Denver, Colo.

Well Rooted. $5 per 100
2'Mn. Pots, $S per 100

BEAUTY

CITTINGS

Horticultural imports and e-yportsfrom Europe,
China. Japan, .\ustralla. Me\icr,, L-tc

Address, H.

Established l^Ts.

H. BERGER & CO.

220 Broadway, New York.

Clean Stock !

CASH WITH ORDER.

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. C.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Chrysanthemims.

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

In fine assortment, from 2]4 inch

pnts. S3.00 per iQo; ^27. 00 per i.too.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
^vriting advertisers.

SPECIALTIES:

ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

STOCK PUNTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson, Montniort, Ivor>', Ronnaffon, J. Jones,
Wanamaker, Perrin, Queen, etc., all 53,00 per i.oo; 50c
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, Si.oo per
doz.; S5.00 per 100. Order now. Cash please.

CHAS. L.
67 Merrimac St.,

MARSHALL,

Lowell, Mass.

Correspon.lcnce solicited-

smilaXist;

JE STRINGS

.2CENTS

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark. Ohio.

That will please you and prices that will suit you.

S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Heteranthe, $2.50 per 100
S20 per 1000; Beaute Poitevnie, Mary Hill, ^3 per 100 ;
Rime. Bruant, Frances Perkins, $s per 100. 10 varieties
Coleus, 4 varieties Carnations, 2 varieties Ageratum.
Prices upon application.

H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, 0.

656

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAR'I'H 17, 1898.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending March J 2th, J 898.

Am. Beauty, faocv, e.xtra, long stem.

each 2.')c to 3.ic

Am. Beauty, e.vtra, each 10c to 20c

Am. Beauty, culls and ordinarv, per lOO

l.il) to B.OO

Brides, 1st, per 100 3.00 to 4.00

Brides. 2d. per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Bridesmaids, 1st, per 100 3. 00 to 4 00

Bridesmaids, 2d, per 100 l.(«) to 2 00

Brunners, 1st, per 100 20. (HI to 41) 00

Brunners, 2nd, per 100 .").00 to l,'i,00

Meteors, 1st, per 100 3.(H) to 4 00

Meteors. 2d. per 100 1.00 to 2 (X)

Testouts, 1st, per IIKI 3.(H) to 4(10

Testouts, 2d, per l(«l 1.00 to 2 00

Morgans. 1st. per KKl 3.(K1 to 4.(KI

Morgans, 2d, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Cusins. 1st, per KMl 3.00 to 4.00

Cusms. 2d, per 100 1.00 to 2.0O

Perles. per 100 1 .00 to 2.00

Carnations, per 100 7.-) to 2 00

Carnations, fancy, per 100 2 00 to 4 00

Valley, per KH) 50 to l..-)0

Roman Hvacintlis, per IIXI 7,") to I'M

Harrisil, per KXI 3.00to 5.00

\ lolets. per 1(X) 10 to .30

raper \yliite Narcissus, per 100 '> ou

Cattleyas. per KHI 20. (X) to 3(7 00

Cypripediums. per 100 ,s.oo to 10 00

Tuhps, per 11X1 1 ..W to 2..i0

\ onNons. per llKI l.tXIto 2.00

Smila.y. per 100 8. 00 to 1.5. (K)

Asparagus, per KHI .-iOcjo

I iirple Lilac 7,ic per l.uncli

\\ lute Lilac. 1.00 per l)unch

.Mignonette, fancy 3. (HI to 5.00

ordinary 10c to 25c per buncli

!5\yeet Peas, per 12 liiinrlies I .5(1 (o ''00

Adiantum 75 tu j oQ

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New Yor)< letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE
CHICAGO MARKET.

A fairly active week. La.st jiart of l.rst
week was particularly good. There have
been times each day when trade seemed
dead, but revival has always been prompt.

Last days of the old week saw carna-
tions galore, but Monday found a decided
scarcity. No particular famine, but not
quite enough for the demand.

Prices have been moderate in all things
and stocks have moved freely in conse-
quence.

Violets seem on the average to be de-
teriorating in quality, while quantities of-
fered have shrunk somewhat. Some few,
as contraries go, are better than ever

Quite a falling oft in bulbous stocks-
still enough for all purposes. Callas have
been a drug, while smilax has been ex-
ceedingly scarce— at times positively none
to be had— the best selling at highest
price reached since last Easter, 15 cents.

The visible supply of common ferns is
small and the supply at hand on this
market correspondingly short, at times
next to none in town; a further advance
is not unlikely.

Phoenix Nursery.

5,000 Biisli Honeysuckle. 2 to 5 feet,
10,000 Rose Stocks. Native seedlings.
3,000 Yucca Seedlings. D\yarf Almonds.
5,000 Street size Norway and Sugar Maple, Elm,
Linden, Box Elder, Catalpa. etc. .Usfi p'ruit
Trees. Small Fruits. Price List free.
P. K. FHOEmx & SON, Delavan, Wis.

GALAX

LEAVES AND...
....LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GREEN AND BRONZE

Of all wholesale florists— or write tlie introducei
for free .samples and inlomiaiim).

HARLAN P. KELSEY.

■ ISO Tremont Bld|.
Boston, Mass.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

FIRST-CLASS

N^S^^^

Flowers

IN AN V VARIETY AND
OlANTITY.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L.

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

™l

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

>Ve are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

IVIacDONALD ^ IVIclVIANUS, ^u'o^R.rTr

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

W7V^. C S7VYITH
mbolesale
florist

PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South 16th Street,

LONQ DISTANCE 'PHONE 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

ALM

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A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ.L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York

20,000 LITTLE BEAUTY

.FUCHSIAS.

Now readv in bud and hlooni.

Per 100
The best up-to-date Fuchsias in market.. .$5 OO

Lord Byron Fuchsia 5 00

Begonia Rex in best varieties 4 00

Madame Pollock Geranium 3 00

Plants ready to shift into 4-inch pots.
Cash with order,

F. BRITENBAUGH &. BRO.,

iAlli'tilirin C", i Bennett P. O., Pa.

Always mention the Florists' Revieusr
w^hen writing advertisers.

MEET US Al Tri£ OLD STAND
ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

netwt-rn Brnndwny nnd Si.xlh Avenue

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

Send Advs. QUICK for our
SPECIAL
SPRING NUMBER

MARCH 17. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

657

KL»OlNDIKE' ° 'at Your Door.

COI.EUS

All Kinds. .All Graile.s
/ and .All Prices.

C. VerscliattVltii and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings. $6 per 1000; 2;-2-in. pots of the same, fine
sliape, $15 per 1000. Coleus— variety rooted cut-
tings. $4..iO per 1000; 2!^-in. pots of the same. $12
per lOOO; by the 100 add 1.5 per cent.

.Ageratum. dwarf blue, rooted cuttings. $"> per
1000. Fuchias — standard sorts nothing but the
best varieties, rooted cuttings. $12 per lOfJO; 51. ">0
per 100. Double Petunias, extra tine strain from
flats. $1..tO per 100; $12 per 100(3. .Anthemis Cor-
onaria. Golden Marguerite. $12 per 1000: $1.50 per
100. Salvi,i Splendens. $1 per 100. Vincas Varie-
gated. $1.50 per 100; $12 per lOlXI; 2!4-in. pots of
the same. $2.50 per lOo; $20 per 1000; 3-ni. pots, $1
per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties. $1 per 100; $9
per 1000. .\lternanthera. Paronvchioides Major
and .\iire:i N:uia. fiOc. per 100. Helianthus Multi-
flora. Il.inli].- {.olden. 2'<-in. pots. $i per 100.

GERANIUMS.— Standard sorts, our selection.
$1..5U per llHi, $12 per 1000; 2;/J-in. pots. $1S per lOlW;
$2 per 100. .Mountain of Snow. 2;4-in. pots. $2.50
per 100. Madam Salleroi. from fiats. $1.25 per 100;
$10 per 1000; same from 2;i-in. pots. $2 per lt«l.
$18 per 1000. .Above are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with the order.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

SS:

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Armstrong's

Everblooming

Tuberose======

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indetinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in Xovetnber.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address LullierflrnistronQ,

3720 Olive Street, ST. i OUIS, MO.

Si

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STRONG
ROOTS

Standard Cannas

TO CI.OSE OUT QUICK !

1500 Paul Marquant / $ J .50
2000 Mad. Crozy n ....Per 100 Eyes

ORDER QUICK! CASH.

C. E. UTLEY, -- Warsaw, Ind.

PELARGONIUMS:

A small surplus, fine plants from 3-in. pots,
of these kinds only: Mme. Thibaut.
Mme. G. Henri. Mme. Vibert, Mrs. Sandi-
ford and Pink Beauty. Our assortment,
in proportion to stock. 12c. each in any
quantit\. while the\ last.

W. T. BELL & SONS. Franklin, Pa.

Pinehurst Violet

Is the hardiest form of the English \"iolet. with
large, single, very fragrant, deep blue flowers.
Blooms continuously irom September to May.
Fine foliage. Unsurpassed as all-the-vear round
valuable ground cover. 100 for $4: 1000 for $30. c.
w. o.. f. o. b. Pinehurst.
.^sk for Spring price-list.

Pinehurst Nurseries,

Otto K.^tzenstein.SupI. Pinehurst. X. C.

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The Finest Novelties in Chrysanthemums

EVER SENT OUT

...MRS. O. P. BASSETT...

It «iii only be necessary ^^^ THis IS d YbIIow Mfs. HeHfy Roblnsoii

to ensure (or it a large sale. It is a sport from Mrs. Ht-nry Robinson, with which variety it
IS identical in every respect except color, being a delicate primrose yellow, deepening toward
tile center of the flower. It has been thoroughly tt-sted. and is a novelty of sterling merit.
OuL- uf the most emint-nt eastern growers who has tested it states that it is one of the best
things ni Chr\ santlienuims sent i.ut in some time. Every Chrysanthemum grower will want
it, A Yellow Mrs. Henry Robinson will be a mnnev-maker. and a fine exhibition va-
riety as well. Plants now rf;id\ l^r d-'Iiv .-rx . \Vf Iia\u .iNu tin.- stocks of the other finer in-
troductions of the year-FRANK HARDY, MRS. H. WEEKS, AUSTRALIAN GOLD.
Price, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100.

Wm. H. Chadwtck, $6 per do/. The Yellow Fellow, $3 per doz. Pennsylvania,

Autumn Glorv, Solar Queen, Black Hawk, Quito, Thornden, S5 per doz.; $35 per 100.
Boundless Snow, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, MissGladys Vanderbilt, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100.

Weotteralsoal! thebestof the Novelties for 1897, and tiie Best Standard Sorts.

Send fur our wholesale list and large descriptne catalogue, gning full list uf varieties
and prices. We have a very large and fine lot of Novelties in Cannas Jor isy8. also best and
latest introductions in Carnations. Dahlias, Strong Field-grown Roses and other Hardy
Plants, a large and tine collection of Palms and otfier Decorative Plants, etc.. etc.

We will be pleased to send our wholesale list and descriptive catalogue to any one who
may not have received them,

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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LARGE HEALTHY STOCK

3 Plants, fe-inch Pot, 24 to 32 inches high, very bushy, each $1.00

3 " 7-inch " 32 to 3S

3 " 8-inch " 3bto3S " " '• " "

3 " 8-inch " 42 to 48 " " " "

1 " 10-inch " 4 to 5 feet " " " "

All Measurements from Top of Pot.

1.50
2.00
2.50
5.00

JOSEPH H E ACOCK, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa.

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....GERANIUMS, llest Hedders and New Varieties.
BEGONIA Vernon, ; colors. ?i 30 per lOo; $10.00 per
lODo, COLEUS, fancy lea\-ed. .Soc per 100; ?5-oo per 1000.
SCARLET SAGE Grandiifora. half dwarf, immense
bloomer. ALTERNANTHERA, P.Major, A. Nana.
plants. PANSIES, tliant and Biignot, transplanted in
bud. PETUNIAS, single Ruffled Giant, dwarf Agera-
lunis. Heliotropes, B. and \V., Soc per 100: $6.cxd per
1000. .Seedling Asters, Verbenas and Pansies, 50c per
roo. Any quantity at 1000 rates, by express. Send for
my list.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

FOR SALE!

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

This stock has sold (reely at $100 a share
in the past. To close out ray interest I

offer my remaining six shares at

$60 a Share.

Address G.L.GRANT,

520-535 Caxton Bldg., Chicago.

ROSES!

Own Roots.

Dormant.

Field Grown

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut bacfe to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag'laia)
Hybrid Perpetuals,

Uosses, Hardjr Climbers

and Madam Flantier

These plants are ver>- strong and well sliaped.
on application. Address

Prices

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308 Unity Building, Chicago, III.

...TIBEROSES...

Dwarf Pearl, 1st size sold out. 2nd size. 100 40c
lUOU. 12.00; .jtWO. $8..')0. guaranteed 1st class s ock
Send Cash with Order.

Gulf Coast Nurseries,

Dickinson, Tex.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

655

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

JIARCH 17, 189S.

PITTSBURG.

The agreeable weather of the past
week has aided business to some ex-
tent. Stock is plentiful, but no sur-
plus is noticed. At the last meeting
of the Florists' Club it was decided to
make our next meeting. March 24, a
"Carnation Night." Every grower and
dealer is requested to exhibit samples
of his carnations. Those having car-
nations to display for this exhibit can
send them to P. & A. F. & G. Club, T.
P. Langhans, Sec'y, Allegheny. Pa.,
who will attend to their proper dis-
play.

At a recent visit to the greenhouse
of Mr. John Bader, Mount Troy, Alle-
gheny, Pa., your correspondent saw
several houses of Azalea Indica which
will be in fine shape for Easter. Mr.
Bader has made extensive prepara-
tions to supply the trade with bloom-
ing plants, palms, etc., for the Easter
season.

At the last meeting of the Botanical
Society of Western Pennsylvania, the
subject of "Botany in the School-
room a Natural Factor in Develop-
ment." was discussed by Anna M.
Deens. of the Pittsburg High School.

Visitors: Messrs. L. Van Leeuwen,
Bulbgrower, Sassenheim; H. Weber, of
H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. The
latter showed very fine blooms of their
new rose Mrs. Robert Garrett.

L.

BUSINESS CHANGE.

W. T. Bell, of Franklin, Pa., who
has been engaged in business as a flor-
ist there for thirty years, has taken
two of his sons, John Bell and Philip
Bell into partnership, and the firm will
be known as W. T. Bell & Sons. The
sons have always been engaged with
the father, and have been practical
florists from childhood. Two large
houses will be added, and extensive
improvements made this season.

NEW
CARNATION,

"EMPRESS"

The largest bnglit-ncli Crimson yet
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

m

i} ^ '^Subscribers

p ^ minded that they will

^h^^-^^^ materially advance the

are re-

interests of their paper by
buying: supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :?:::::

«

!

; !
»

i

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetter), Pireflv (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

AH good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

UFAYETTE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLINDHTXr

Is a much more substantial (lower than I)a\ break, color a sbade or two darker, and entirely rust proof.
Can be seen at \'aiigl)an, McKellar ^S: Winterson's. Chicago, everv Wednesday and Saturday. _

PRICE- $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, $75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind. - ']

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,000 Gardenia Florida

(Cape Jasmin.)

3-in. pots. S to 10-in high. $^ per KM). $70 prr KKK).

25,000 Cannas, dormant roots, in 20 best sorts,
$J0 pt-r Ini.Hj.

Orang'es, best sorts grafted. 4-)n. pots, 10 to 12-
in. 520 per 100, 5-in. pots. 15 to IS-in.. $30 per 100.

Crotons, 3-in. pots. $10 per 100.

Send for Trade List. .Xddrc^s

P.J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne. Ind.

GERANIUMS.

Per 100

Bruant. tine 3-inch $2-7.")

Mi-xed Scarlets and Pinks. 3-inch 2.7.'>

Rose, large leaved 2.50

Begonias, best varieties, 4-inch 4.00

Coleus. " ■■ cuttings 9.1

Cyperus ."^Iternifolius, 2'/^-inch 4. .50

Stock sure to please. Cash with Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

.^(ViV.V^.V«i(.VtVrWiV*WfVVifiV8iW«W»W/Wi/W

:| Seed Stores and |

i Flower Stores I

Can profit.\bly handle our
Packages of Plant Food.
Attractive, take little ,.'« ..•*
shelf room. Valuable J*
booklet free. Good profits.

The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. g

^ til toi springs, N. Y. g

^•AW,WA«WWPWWM».WAW.WAWWWVr

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE .' DESIGNS

and Dealers in

«H««m» FLORISTS' .* SLPPLIES

Live Sphagnum IMoss

For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbL

Sphagnum Moss ^iflS<l,"§^'/sS.''

Pp'II' $1.20 per bale, quality A No. I.

Z. K. JEWEn & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN

MARCH 17. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

659

...CARNATIONS...

This Ad. Will Not Appear Again.
bAST CAUL..

Strong Cuttings of \Vm. Scott and Li/zU- Mc-
Gowan. Must be sold iiuniediately.

15,000 McGo wan, |ur KH» $7.50

20,000 Win. Scott 6.50

f )rdfr quick. Cnsli with order

Lake Geneva Floral Company,

Lake Geneva, Wis.

AND
OTHER

Tomato. Cabbage and Celery

Small plants lor transplant-
ing now ready. 15c. per KhI;
$1 pi-r lOOO.

Lettuce — Bi? Boston. Boston
M.irket. Tennis Ball. Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
Forcing, l.'ic. per 1(»1; |1
per lOOU.

" " Pepperand
Egg Plants
■i:,L per IIIO
$'J per inilO

HperlUtW. ^

e^ctable

H$-J per 1(1110
_lants

Cauliflower, Snowball— 35c. perlOti; $2.ri0per KXKi; il
bv mail add Wc. per 100 for small plants, add riUc.
S'-nd for prii

per lm«r

■ list Ca^ii with Mrder,

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

ROOTED CiniNGS OF CARNATIONS:

New— Ma\or Pingree. Victor and Flora Hill per
100, l.'i.OO; per IIKHJ. Jki.OO. Jubdee and Emma
Wocher.perllK). $3.00; per 1000. JiS.OO. Meteorand
Tidal Wave, per 100. $2.00; per 1000. Jl.i.iW. Scott,
Daybreak, .\lbertini. .\laska and Puritan, per 100.
$l.riO; per 1000. f 12.0<l- .Ml well rooted. Satisfac-
tion guaranteeil or money rehnided.

Geo. A. Rackham, S80 Van Dyke Av., Detroit, Mich.

Wholesale grower of Carnations and .Small Ferns.

Marie Louise

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Sealtln' slock. $5.00 P" "-OOO.

A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington, III.

...FLORISTS'...

ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!

Send fnr speci.il list I.) the l.lrt.-est impnrters.
e.xporters and yroweis m tlie world.

CAMItrD > ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND
aMINUCn, I BRUGES, BELGIUM

A. SIMiaOCK, Ag-ent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

1 0,000 Genista Scoparia i™ar'oid.T3o

in., h.irdy ;nid r;4re. HHi lor $.'.; ItHIO for Ji.). c. w. o.

100,000 Yucca Filamentosafl^^f; 100

$I.IK); 1000 for $^; fine plants. 100 for $J to $5; 1000 for
$12 to $2.">. accordnig to size.
.\sk for new price-list.

PiNEHURST Nurseries,

I'.nellurst, X. C.

PANSIES.

The JENNINGS

Finest Strain.

THEY ARE GBAND.

Fine stocky plants, in bud and bloom, $10 and
$12.50 per 100(1; $1..50 per 100. by express. Small
plants by mail. 7.5c per 100. Seed. $1 pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 254.

E. B. JENNINGS,
Grower of the Finest Pansies. Southport. Conn.

SIMMONS'

-CARNATION

Mrs. S. A. Northway

We introduce this variety with even more confidence than we did Portia, Silver Spray,
Tidal Wave, Daybreak. Rose' Queen, or J. J. Harrison, knowing that it will become as great
a cut flower variety as any ot the above. Plant of strong, tree growing habit, entirely free
from disease or rust; large round high built flower with perfect calyx and exira strong and
long stem. Color a beautiful solt shell pink becoming almost white when fully open.

Orders booked now and filled in roiation. We shall commence to ship soon after Jan'y
1st. Price. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

Geraniums.

Md Bruani. Md. Jaulen. Fleure Poitevine. J. Ricaud. and J. Sallier.

2'4-in. pot plants. $5.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings. $3.M per 10(.); $25.00
per liioo ( lur superb stock of all the finest .sorts. SU-in. pot plants, named, $25.00; unnamed,
»i (Id piT 1000. Rooted cuttings, $13. .50 per 1000.

riiz-^lica^c A grand lot of summered-over stock in small pots that will make early

ir UCIISlas* bloomers. $3.00 per 100.
All Rooted Cuttings Cash « ith Order.
I Our Price List describes many other fine plants. Send for it.

I W. p. SIMMONS & CO., - Geneva, Ohio.

Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. \ Ctirysantiiemum Pennsyivania.

Undoubtedly the best Pink Carnation in com-
merce and certainly the most prolific bloomer,
perfectlv healthv and of vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now readv. Si.OO per 100: S35.00
per 1000. t!:ome and see this Carnation growing.

The tinest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
?5.00 per drz ; ,'^:ri,00 per 100; S250.00 perTOOO.

HUGH GRAHAM,

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

i Last Call.....

$ FOR ADVS. FOR OUR -f

Is. Special Spring I

.■))! MAILED AT »T | :"*

I T^wi. '' Number f

I TO BE ISSUED NEXT WEEK. |

mmmmmmmmi

..ROOTED CITTINGS..

Sniilax from Hats, strong. 50c per 100; $1.50 per

KKIO

Verbenas, IS varieties. 70c per 100; $B per 1000.
Vinca Major, $2.00 per 100.

Fxpress paid, cash with order.

E. H. SMITH,

Macomb, III.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THE COW MANtRE POT is the best in the world for
voung plants. For bedding and sending of
plants it IS the best thing ever invented. The cow
manure forces the plant and makes it healthier.
Vou do not need to disturb the roots in getting
them out as you do in the clay pots. It is espec-
ially recommended for the sending of plants, as
the'plant does not have to be taken out of pot.
For bedding all vou have to do is to squeeze the
bottom of pot and set out in bed. It never stavs
the plant, it holds the moisture better, especially
if you have a dry summer. The pots stand water-
ing in greenhouse and hotbed. E\ery gardener
needs one of these machines Single machine. 2-in.
pots. $4.50. Double machine. 2 and 3-in. pots. $5.
Machine weighs about 5 pounds.

CENTRAL VALLEY.
ORANGE CO., N.Y.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ,

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY GO.

St-nd lor our Catalogue.

Large Trees, Shrubs, and Vines. Privet and
.Ampelopsis Veitchii by the 10,000. 50.000 Peach
Trees cheap.

THE ELIZABETH NIRSERY CO.,

BLrlZABETH. N. J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing aiivertisers.

660

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

MARCH 17,

BALTIMORE.

Resume of Business.

Much to the surprise und delight
of all concerned, flowers so far this
season have escaped the usual Lenten
denial list, and are as much in demand
as ever. Small social affairs, which
are seldom counted upon, have heen
very numerous, and entertaining in
general has received little material
check since the religious season began.

The time has now arrived that the
florist cannot afford to allow even the
smallest holiday or anniversary to
pass by unnoticed. The public is
learning to look for a change of win-
dow aud a display appropriate to the
occasion. St. Patrick's day, which is
our next date of importance, will he
celebrated by the Baltimoreaus on the
17th inst. On that feast the retailers
have quite a demand for shamrock,
of which this season very little is to
be seen. Judging from the scarce sup-
ply, one would think our growers were
all Frenchmen. Any one, however,
will tell you differently.

Stock Prices.

The excessive warm spell which we
have experienced the past week has
produced stuff in abundance, and if
this unseasonable weather continues
there will be a regular glut.

The supply of violets far exceeds an
unusually good demand. Several re-
tailers are now selling at 7.5 cents per
hundred. Last Thursday was "bar-
gain day" for a Lexington street flor-
ist, when the price was 50 cents,

Mr, Samuel S. Pennock, of Phila-
delphia, was again in town for a few
days, C. F. F.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, — The
Utah Florists' and Gardeners' Asso-
ciation has been organized with oflS-
cers as follows: John Reading, Pres.;
John Starley, Vice-Pres. ; Hugh Con-
nor, Rec. Sec'y: E. J. Petty, Treas.;
Peter Huddart. Cor. Sec'y. At the sec-
ond meeting of the association on
March 14 the program included a paper
on "Camellias, Azaleas and Rhododen-
drons," by W. A. Schultheis; one on
"Vegetable growing under glass," by
John C. Swaner; and on "Roses and
Carnations," by Thomas Hobday.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— On March
1 the "Soo," Northern Pacific and
Great Northern railways put into ef-
fect one-half rates on grass and clover
seed to points on their lines in Minne-
sota and North Dakota.

2-inch Pot Roses.

SAME OF CARNATIONS.

Send ?oc. for Samples and Prices.
Tine Smilaxin 2-in. pots.

Geraniums in 2 and 3-iu. Pots.

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin. III.

D,

...IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

riorists' Supplies

CYCAS LEAVES. IMMORTELLES.

WHEAT SHEAVES, our specialty. BASKETS OF ALL KINDS,

"VIOLET HAMPERS" entirely new.

Prices on Application.... 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

C. G. Mill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

EVELINA, - - - $ 1 0 per 1 00 -■* TWO grand whites of

WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100^ J898. TRY THEM.

PSYCHE-flaked white,.-* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,.* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our trade list is issued; ii ycni have ncit received it, send fur a co])y. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, new Rosesj all the new Chrysanthemums "f the year.

E. G. liibb Sc GO.

TR.\DE

M.\RK

Cablegram

FROM

Yokohama.

" Kaishimeta Teppoyuri."

We received the above* cablegram from our
Yokohama house, stating that again we control
the largest part of Lihim Longiflorum for next
season. Prices will be quoted upon arrival of
next Japan mail.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

Lily of the valley

Best Pips in the market $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000

KuolL-d Cuttings of Carnation. McGowan. Silver
Spray. \Vm. Scott, Tidal Wave and Albertini
Rose Queen. 5i per too; SH per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, Si. So per loo;
Si=; per I.ooo.

Fuchias Heliotrope, Ageratum Dwarf, Salvia
Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew, Verbena
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, Cobea
Scandens, Soc per loo; SS per i,ooo.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. 50 per
100; £12. So per 1,000.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasminoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn. Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

\'iolets, Marie Louise Runners, Soc per 100; $7
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major. 4H-iiich strong plants, Sio
per 100; $So per 1,000.

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

No. 15 Broadway,

New York.

No. 3 Nakamura,
Yokoiiama, Japan,

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicag:©* AH flowers in
season at lowest market rates*

ALTERNANTHERAS

GERANIUMS

n Hill 10 n'celv started, Mme. Crozy. P. Mar-
IiAIiIiAA qiiant, L. E. Ballv. In assortment,
Unillinu 30c per doz,. $2.00" per 11)0.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, O.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing
advertisers.

R. C. .\. Nana, P.
.Major, R. Nana. 75c
per 100, $5 perl.OOO.

Dr/iniMIAQ in vanetv, 2 inch, $2.00 per 100,
DLUWI^I/AO 2!j inch, $2.50 per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2'A inch.
$J.OO per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings, $1.00 per 100.

MARCH 17, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

661

We Open it for Two

^."hhjai.i.. .March 4. iNjN,
MR. KDWAkD nWAVNK, Wawaset, Pa.

Dear SiK:— Why not gri\e us a chance to conie in un
tliis Jack pot? It certainly would not prove a Frost if
you did. Respectfully.

FLORISTS' PUB. CO.

JACK FROST

IS perliaps tlu- largest white carna-
tion in cultivation, having won this
distinction in open competition at
Philadelphia, .^pril, ",0, Flora Hill

beins a competitor

Full description sent on applica-
tion. Stock now readv, $1U.IJ0 per

1(>II; $S().IIO ]ier IIKKI

Can also furnish

EMPRESS (Wni. Swayne),

FIKEFUY (Hancock),

,lml .ill ..1 \V, R, .^hulmirc's iiuw one";

EDWARD SWAYNE, Wawaset, Pa.

Wawaset, Pa., Marcli q. iSgS.
FLORISTS' PUB. CO., Chicago.

CiENTi.e.men;— Von can't come in without the chips.
If you will publish your letter adjacent to my adv. we will
lr\' two insertions N'ours truly,

EDW. SWAVNE

For the Easter Season.

Azalea Indica. well set \sith buds. 40c, 60c, 75c,
$1.00 each.

L.irger Plants, prices accordingly.
All fine Plants.
Spiraea Japonica, 2'»c eacli.
Hydrangeas, well set with hlooms. Tfic, $1.00. JLTiO

Lilies I Harrisiii. Tulips, Hyacinths, at low prices.

Fxceediiigly
hue lot of,

Areca Lutescens— +-iniJi.'_'ric; ."i-ukIi, -"lOc; tl-inch
$L(m t-ach, Latania Borbonica— 4-inch, 20c. $60 per
100; .i-inch, liiiMi-mch, 7.".c and $1.00; 7inch. $1.75
each. Pheonix .'i-inch. 40c; (i-inch, 75c each.
Kentia Belmoreana 1-iii' h, lOc; 'i-inch, 75c; ti-inch,
i'Z.\»> v.u li, Kentia Forstcriana 4-inch, 25c; 5-inch,
50( ; ti-im h, $11)0 each. Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch,
$20 per HHt; 4-inch, $50 per lOJ. Araucarias— *50c,
$1.0*1. $2.0(f and up.

P"ine specimen plants of the above in larger sizes
M low prices. Cash or satisfactor\ reference.
Special prices on Bedding Stuff.

PALMS.

JOHN BADER, Allegheny City, Pa.

1897

1897

Mammoth \'erhena Seeds onlv , .$1 00 per o/.

Aster Seeds onlv 100 ■'

Pansy Seeds ■■ 100 " "

The Morris Floral Co.,

MORRIS. IUl>,

Ornamental Shrubs,

HERBACEOUS FEBENI7IAI.S.

A specialty of Iris, Phlox, pEeonies. Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading established i854

New England Nurseryman. READING. MASS.

Rfl nnn ^MIlAy l-fi'il'lats, hy mail, 50c. per loo;

OU,UUU OnilLHA S4 per 1000. From 2-in. pots, Si. 50
per 100; J13 per 1000. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, §2.25
per 100; 520 per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
llie order,

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

The New Carnation, Cerise Queen

READ WHAT THOSE THAT ARE GROWING IT HAVE TO SAY:

III.

Mi.'Unt Greenwood,
MR. FRED BREITMEYER,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Dear Sir:— In reply to yours for our experi-
ence of Cerise Queen, will say that under our
treatment the color, form and substance Is all
that can be dtsired; we have also found It a
\ ery free and continuous bloomer and have
never found a bursted calyx the whole season;
it is a little weak in the stem, but we lay
that to the poor place in which it is growing,
also we think one should be careful and not
overfeed it, as it does not need it, but pro-
duces a fine flower under ordinary care.

Yours truly, C. W. JOHNSON.

H. DALE, Cut Flower Grower,
Brampton. Ontario.
MESSRS. J. BREITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens, Mich..
Gents: — The plants of Cerise Queen which you
sent me last spring for trial have done well;
the flower is of very pleasing color, stem me-
dium length. 15 to IS inches; habit of plant
good. I shall plant it again next year.

Yours truly. H. DALE.

DAILLEDOUZE BROS..
Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y.
JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS.
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Gents:— We have a few idants of your No. 16,
Cerise Queen, on trial; the flower is medium
size, but fine color, in fact the only fault we
find is its dwarf habit; we should like to grow
some for side benches, as we believe it far
superior to Tidal Wave for that purpose, and
should make a commercial variety, but not
high priced. Please give us your best price
on lOCO rooted cuttings.

Very truly yours.

DAILLEDOUZE BROS.

GEO. A. RACKHAM. Wholesale Grower,
Detroit, Mich.
J. BREITMEYER & SONS,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.,
Dear Sirs:— In reply to yours asking as to
my success with your No. 16, Cerise Queen,
will say that I consider it the ideal Carnation
of its type, very productive, continuous, stiff
stem, of medium length, and holds its color
longer on the plant than any Tidal Wave ever
grown. I shall plant a house of it, if I am
able to procure the stock.

Yours. GEO. A. RACKHAM.

C^r^^t /xf o I aIIai* Mv order Inr 1000 cuttings, which is a big one for my small place, speaks

v^opy or a Lcucr"-i,,„,i,.rth;inword^. w. ^. rudd.

\\c pr.dii t CERISE QUEEN is tiie coming Dark Pink Commercial Carnation.
( M-dcrs lHM,k..'d and hll<.-d in rotation. Price. $2 per doz,: $10 per 100; S75 perlOOi'.
MAYOR PI NGREE — '^^^' ^'^'^^ ^^ ^" yellows. Buy your stock from the Originators.

t inr ^tt.'ck is \u rxcelk-nt cnnditi.m. f5 per liiO; $40 per lOrKI. R, C.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

Corner Gratiot and Miami Avenues.

DETROIT, MICH.

Subscribers

ARE They will materially advance
REMINDED the inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of
THAT 'li*^ advertisers in the

Always MENTION the

name of the paper when sending

inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review....

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids, Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca^-
rias, Pandanus.

New Wlmlfsale I'ri. l> List uill be re.Klv March 20th.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Office. 409 Fifth «v.

New Rochelle. N.Y.

You will miss it

H vou do not stock up with that grand white
Flora Hill, at $3 per 100; $40 per UIOO. Portia.
Scott and McGowan. $1 per 100; $8 per 1000. 100.-
000 readv. Send for list of novelties and other
standard sorts.
WM. MURPHY.Sta.F, Cincinnati, O.

Last Call...

FOR ADVS. FOR OUR

::: Special Spring Number :::

To be Issued Next Week.
Advs. Must be mailed at once to be in time.

PRIZE
..WINNING..

CARNATIONS

(Some of them, i

Good Ones all of them.

Read this list and send for full description and
prices, Evelina, Gold Nugget. Fire-ny, White
Cloud. New York. John Young, Bon Ton, Mrs.
Jas. Dean. Psyche, Conch Shell. Happy Day,
.Alba Siiperba. Empress, Argvle, Jack Frost,
Painted Lady. Kathleen Pantlind, Flora Hill,
Mayor Pingree, Mrs. Geo. Bradt, Morello^^ C. A.
Dana. Freedom, Saginaw, Victor, Jahn's Scarlet,
Mrs. McBurnev. Laura Vick, Nivea, Lily Dean,
Daybreak, \Vm. Scott, Ivory. Goldfinch, Jubilee,
etc. etc.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON,

Grand Haven, Mich

NEW PELAROONIUMi

The fidlowuig new Pelargoniums of \'ery recent intro-
duction, will bring this class of plants to tlie front with a
big jump. True florist or market t^Tje; compact habit,
large and attractive flowers, easy growers, free bloomers.
Dorothy, Countess, Tommy Dodd. Champion,
H. n. Stanley, Marie Mallet, strong plants. 2 '..-in.
pots. VL-.uh' for 4-in.. $2 per doz.; $10 per mo. 50 at 100
rate, i,\t--li with order,

ROBERT SANDIFORD, Mansfield, Ohio.

662

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 17, 189S.

OMAHA, NEB.

Trade keeps up well and it seems
that Lent has but little effect on busi-
ness. Stock is good and plentiful with
prices steady. Easter lilies do not look
so well as in previous years. The dis-
ease seems to be increasing every
year. Peterson Bros, has the only
stock which is not suffering from the
disease.

Henry Peterson, of Florence, Neb.,
has some California violets which are
unusually fine; no better were ever
sent to this market.

The Trans-Mississippi exposition
buildings are nearly completed. Mr.
Ulrich, the landscape gardener of New
York, has arrived to beautify the
grounds. The weather is very favora-
ble and the indications are that every-
thing will be in fine shape by June
first, the opening day.

At their last meeting the florists de-
cided to give a ball before the end of
the season.

J. J. H.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Business has been quite lirisk of late,
and white roses and carnations have
been rather scarce. The standard re-
tail price of carnations here is 35 cents
a dozen for the common varieties and
50 cents a dozen for the new ones.
Among the new ones Conch Shell
stands very high. It is a delicate light
pink in color, built high in the center,
fringed and very fragrant.

Charles R. Miller had the decorations
for the assembly ball Feb. 22. Palms,
southern smilax and bulbous flowers
were largely used. Mr. Miller has a
large stock of azaleas in bud and
bloom.

The window decorations of Aitkin
& Sou are worthy of special note.
They are exceedingly attractive.

W. F. Gale, now our city forester, is
busy working on insect destroyers.
His florist business will be continued
under the supervision of one of his
assistants. H. G.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

FOR PABTICtTLARS ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J.
Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

A LETTER FROM WM. SCOTT REGARDING

GCMESCE GARNATIOM

BuFF.ALO, February 8, 1S9S.
DANL B. LUNG.

Dear Sir: -Vou ask for my present impression of carnation Genesee, of which I
am growing a bench of l.'JOO plants.

Its habit of growth under glass is perfect and needing little support.

In size, purity of color, form and good stem, it leaves little to be desired. A ran-
dom selected bunch of 2o flowers, picked on the 5th inst. for my retail trade, just as
they grew, without any sorting, showed stems averaging 16 inches long, and blooms
averaging 2}% inches diameter. A very valuable feature is that in a hundred tiowers
there is scarcely one to discard as not up to standard.

Both last year and the present winter, it faroutsells any white we have yet handled.

The most sincere result of my impressions is that next winter I shall grow it ex-
clusively, for In my opinion its many and assured good qualities make it a commer-
cial white superior to any that I have yet tried.

I am convinced that this tine white could be lifted with buds well advanced, thus
ensuring tiowers early in October.

My soil is a dark, sandy loam. One quart of bone flower to one barrow load of
soil was used, but no animal manure. Yours very truly, WM. SCOTT.

12-Page Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, Buffalo.

40

Rooted
Splendt
per 10();

Cole US-
others .
Extra s'

Fine Palms Ready for Sale

A^ ^ /\ /\ ^2 Latanias 4-incIi pots showing two character leaves-

IJ n llll 10 Kentias 3-mch pots

FOR 1^^ llll 6 Corypha Australis 5-inch pots, strong

#fl#fAlfflff 6 Areca Iiutescens .=>-inch pots, ."i in a pot

^f^*" " 6 Areca I>utescens 3-inch pots, 1 in a pot

.\il tine clean stock. Packed'HsIit. by express.

Cuttings of Lemon Verbena. Salvia ^-^

ns Strong and well rooted, $1.(«J M ^ • ^ g riri^

-Golden Bedder, Xelly Grant and \^' ■^^■■^■' "^

7.ic per IIKJ ..q p 4th Streett

trong $B.OOperlOUO "" "^ ' ^'" ='fE:ET,

Cash with order, please. Cincinnati, Ohio.

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES l^
CULTIVATION

100,000 VERBENAS

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. Rooted fNo Rust or Mildew.

Packed Uight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000; $50 per 10.000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbeaas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND rOR CIRCILAR. J.L.DILLOIM, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,.
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. ^

BRANCH or THE HORTICULTURAL CO...
BOSKOOP, HOLUND.

Last Call...

FOR ADVS. FOR OUR

Special Spring
Number

THE REGAN
PRINTING HOUSE

Nursery
Seed..*^*
Florists'

ucs

TO BE ISSUED NEXT
WEEK.

Advertisements must be mailed at once
to^be in time.

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

Sphagnum Moss

A very st-lect quality. TiSc per bale, !•
bale^ ^fi.OO Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock,Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

MARCH 17. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review*

663

g^Sji-^E^ rUOWBR POT© f

Now is the time to get
your Spring supply.

g:> -c:-WI-I.ELU£>

7 .ClXJ'd.rj'^-
CC. POLLWORTM

J

Inch

3

3M

Per 1000
S3,rio

4.00

3 111 rose.. 4.50

5.00

6.00

STANDARD POTS

IK-iglit ;m(l \viclth inside.
Fur 1000

4 Inch $ 7..50

5 •• 12.00

B " Iil..i0

7 " 43.00

8 " tiO.OO

Per 100

9 Inch $ 7.00'

10 '■ S.7.5

12 '■ l.S.OO

15 ■' 40.00-

17 " 60.00'

SAUCERS.

Special Prices on Large
Quantity or Car Load
Lots. .* .•* .* jt J-

Plain or I'.ii
4 Inch Saucers, per 100 $0..'iO

l.(K)
1.25
2.00

:> Saucers.
9 Inch Saucers, per 100 .
10 '■

12 " " perdoz.

15 ■•
17 ■' ■• •■ .

..$2..50
.. 3.00
.. .70
.. 1.50
.. 2.00

FERN DISHES.

I Karllienware. )
6 Inch Fern Dishes, per 100 .

7

.S ■'

10

12

. $3.00-
. 3.60
. 4.20
. 6.00-
. .S.fK)-

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

EVELINA

Send for Illustrated and Descriptive Price List of Evelina
and Other Novelties.

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. ^ ^ Surpasses Wm. Scott.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

I

[jlxpcriences

..WITH

Qarnations

The next number, ready March I.
will be cultural as well as descrip-
tive, and sent free to all applicants.
I guarantee all cuttings sent out.
and offer a Special Guarantee to
all buvers of

Flora Hill and Triumph

I
I
I

t

I ALBERT M. HERR

I LANCASTER, PA.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

X '^'^^^ * ' Correspondence
^-- — -^ SolicitediJt

SUMMIT, - - N. J.

ORDERS. PUBASB.

Ail the leading Carnations now ready. Per 100.
Geraniums named, our selection only, 2K in. $2 (H)

Salvia Clara Bedman, 2K in 2 00

Little Gem feverfew. 2}i in 2 00

Coleus, 20 best bedders, 2J^ in 1 .50

Lycopodium Dent'n, 2ji in 2 00

Tradescantia Multicolor. 2'/i in: 2 00

.Alternanthera .\urea Nana, and P. Major, 2K

in 2 00

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

When writing advertisers mention Florists' Review.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS
FOR 1898:

New York,
White Cloud,

Mrs. James Dean,
Bon Ton,

John Young,
Gold Nugget.

A complete set, white, dark and li^'ht pink, scarlet and yellow. A lot of •.'ool commercial
varietiis $3.00 per dozen; .«;lll.lJO per lOO; Ijns.OJ per lOOO.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - - • 60c. each; S5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANFHEMIMS, F. H. Spauldinq. ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS. Queens, L. I.

IN

NAM ENTAL

'Trees ^ Deciduous .Hvergrccn, Hedging,
[Shrubs vines, Bulbs, Tubers, Etc.

MEW 1898 CATALOGUE, 40 PAGES, FREE.

Ti_ %Bf.^...> ■_■ njl.M..«^>A ^\ ^^ <iIeiMv«o«I Nurseries,

he- wm H- ivioon uo., morrisville, penna.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

Mew and Standard Varieties.

/^Lir new Trade List will embrace the leading
^^ novelties of 189S and isy7; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address "-yr^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oak and, Md.

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., PA. i

for Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
P.Tinphlet,
\vrite to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.
Eouisville.Ky.

For Advs.
».''For Our

LAST CALL...

SPECIAL SPRING NUMBER

— ^^=^To be Issued Next Week

Advs. must be mailed at once to be in time.

664

The Weekly Florists' Review*

MARCH 17, 189S.

MADISON, N. J.

Morris Co. Florists and Gardeners
held the usual monthly meeting on
"Wednesday last, President Dickham in
the chair. It was our first visit since
the new president's installation and he
evidently means business, as evinced
by that calm, persuasive, but all the
same forceful ruling by which he
brought discursive talkers back to the
point of the motion. Co-operative pur-
chasing of supplies was fully discussed
and matters advanced in that direction
by the appointing of a sub-committee
to ascertain the lines of goods re-
quired, the number of members who
favored the scheme and an approxi-
mate estimate of quantities.

Monthly exhibits at the meetings
were talked about and it was decided
to make them a feature, but instead of
judging all exhibits on one scale of
points, an idea suggested by Mr. J.
Robertson found most favor, namely
,to hav? rose, carnation, herbaceous
and wild flower classes, also for fruits
and vegetables, the members to select
any class they could compete in, and
as far as competition was concerned
to confine their efforts to the class en-
tered for the entire season. Awards
to be made to the most successful in
the respective classes, at the end of the
year. H.

A HANDSOME CATALOGUE.

"Choice selections in seeds and
plants," is the title of the 1S98 cata-
logue of P, R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-
on-Hudson, N. Y., of which we have
received a copy. The lists of green-
house and hardy ornamental plants
bulbs, seeds, tools, etc., are very full
and complete, and are freely illustrat-
ed by many handsome, original half-
tone engravings of more than usual
merit. It is a catalogue that inspires
confidence and respect and is a fit rep-
resentative of the well known firm that
issues it.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt» $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate. $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
H.'k 07.; Calliopsis "California Sunbeams.'' $t oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh, $i per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium. $2,50 07..\ Ipoma-a,
"Heavenly Blue." $1 oz., $12 lb,; Laurustinus
grandiflora. $1 oz.; Zinnias. "New Curled and
Crested," oOc oz..$51b.; Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture, fiOc lb., 15 lbs. $S; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm), 10c per 100 seeds. $;i per KKX) seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds. Plants, Bultis and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea., Cal.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS..

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

SUtionM,N.E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

^% ^* ^^* ^p* •^'^ ^* (j^* ^» ^* ^* ^5* (j^ ^^* ^^ ^* ^r* ^?* ^^ (j^ t,^^ ^^ ^r^ ^^ ti^ t<?* ?i^ ^^ ^* !*^ fl^* (4?* ^* t(^^^ C^* ^^^^ t^* *^^ ^•(,3*^?*t^V

100,000 MANNAS....

Strong* Dormant Boots in heading* Varieties, orders received
until April 10th, at $3.00 per 100; $25. OO per lOOO

Tuberoses--IV-ar1 and Hnulilr iT.ilian. $7.5(1 pi/r iniiu. Richardia Alba Maculata

~$3..5ll prr lOU, Dahlias --irMnL; \\ lii>lr roots inleadnig varieties (if l_\t( tus. L,iri;i_- Flowered
and Pcimpune. ■?-, ihi prr H"! Lilium Auratum— 7 to 9 inches, ^4 ihi jirr inii; '.i [•• u inches.
$H.iH)per liH) Lilium Speciosum Rubrum— $'>.Oi>per 100. Lilium Speciosum Album
— $~i IHI p. r liHi Paeon ia Officinalis -Best earh flowered, red, strung roots. $7.50 per 100.
Begonia Rex m 'Ji hnr \ jrii-iiL's, $1.00 per UK). iCeraniums— Large stock, best bedding
vari'Tus, Jii.iHi pt-r inii; $20. ihi prr 1IHH). Big stock of Pot Roses, Palms and other greenhouse
plants. Large supply of string dormant nursery grown roses, two-year roots in H. P., Moss
and Climbers. Large Flowered Clematis, Hydrangea P. G., etc., etc.

If you have wants in Fruit or Ornamental Trees, Shrubs. Etc.. we have "em.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

Palms and Ferns. ..100,000 PALMS..

Per 100 '^ - "

Eentia Belnioreana

5-1 n. puts, 15 ins. iiigh. 4-6 leaves. J50 W

Extra tine, 3-in. pots. 8-11 ins. high. 4-5
leaves 22 00

Areca Liitescens —

il-iii. jinis. 'jl I's ins. high. 3 plants in pot. 75 00

Itatania Borbonica—

5-in. pots. |5-2n ins. high, fine plants .50 00

(i-in, puts, fs-2n ins. high, fine plants 75c each.

Cocos Weddeliana—

:'. in i»'l- 15 00

Adiantuni Cuneatum—

;i-in. pots, these are in fine condition 7 00

3-in. pots, extra selected 15 l«)

5-in. pots, extra selected 25 0<J

Dracaena Indivisa—

4-in, pots, nice plants 10 00

Chrysanthuniums—

1-r.ind llar(l\,$:l(i0 per doz 20 00

'I~his stock is in splendid shape, being healthy

and clean.
Cash must accompany orders from unknown

correspuntlents.

r. l>. ATKIMS,

Short Mills, fN. J.

Per 100

Areca Liitescens, 4-in. pots, 18 to 20-in,, $25
Cocos Weddeliana, S-in. "" 6 to S-in., 15
Xiatania Borbonica, 4-in. " 12 to 15-in.,

1 to 2 ch. leaves.. .. 15
4-in. pots. 15 to 18-in.,

2 to 3ch. leaves.. .. 20
Phoenix Reclinata, 4-in. pots, 12 to 15-in., 15

5-in. •' 15 to 18-in.. 25
50,000 Amoor Privet, best Hardv Evergreen

hedeie pl.uU. 2 to ;i ieef. $20 per H.HMI.'
20,060 Citrus Trifoliata, best Hardy Defen-

si\ e hedge plant. 2 \eHrs, bushy, $20 per 1000.

Send lor Trade List, .\ddress

P.J. BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

Illllll llllllll' lllllb IIIIIUi ^

Seeds
Bulbs i
Plants J

FO R '£

THE 4

FLORIST ^

m

illlll HI llniiiii'.ini' ij

IRITE for our
special florist list
Also our retail
catalogue.

Do not forget our new
address, larger building
and increased facilities

w. w.

RAWSON &
COMP'Y

12 and 13
Taneuil Hall Sq.
Boston, Mass.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City, N, J,
Jackson Av. & Pearson St., Long Island City. N. Y,

MITGHINGS dc G

; ;• 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.

GREENHOUSE BUIUDIING,

VENTILATING APPARATUS

HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS.
SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE.

MARCH 17, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

665

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t ^^^^ ^fM^ I ll^h h l^'S Special Offer of...

DREER'SiEsii

jEAsoNABLE Bulbs gnj Jubcrs

Tuberous-Rooted Begonias and Gloxinias. Now is the time to plant
for earl\ tiowuring. (Jur strain tliis season is even superior to that supplied hy us in
the past, having secured control of the slock of two of the most successful European
^^rowtTS. same having heen personally inspected by us while in flower, and which
must not be confounded with cheap strains.

SINGLE TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS.

Separate Colors— Crimson, Scarlet, White. Rose, Yellow and (Jrange.

611c. per do7.; $3.00 per lliO; $25.00 per 1000.
Choicest Single Varieties in Mixture— 40c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

DOUBLE TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS.

Separate Colors— Scarlet, Rose, White and \'ellow.

$1.2") per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.
Choicest Double Mixed— $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000.

GLOXINIAS.

A Superb Strain in Choicest Mi.vturc— 7.ic. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS.

Choice Named Varieties, in 25 sorts-S2.lHI per doz,; $15.00 per 100.

Choice Mixed Varietjes-$l,00 per doz.; $S.0O per 100.

A tine assortment ol 25 Dciuble Cactus, 12
Double Show and Fancv, 20 Pompon, strong
field-grown roots, $1,00 per doz,; $S.0O per 100,

MONTBRETIAS.

One of the most desirable of our Summer and
Fall flowering bulbs, comparatlvel.v but little
known, but certain to become popular. Six
choice named sorts, 35c, per doz.; $2.!J0 per 100.

TUBEROSES.

True Dwarf Double Pearl, selected 1 to 6-in,
bulbs, 85c. per 100; $7.50 per 1000.

JAPANESE LILIES.
Send for List of Sorts and Prices.

4*

J HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ^

4* 4i 4i 4;* «;|; ^i; 4* 4^ ^|;* 4^ 4^ 4*44 44 4^ 4*4* 4*44 444*4* 4* 4^ 4* 4i 4^4^44^

Verbena King.

The largest \'erbena
grower in the world.

One Million

lo otter the tollowing
■-easoii in r)5 of the lat-
est and best mam-
moth named vars. in
cultivation, free from
rust or mildew. Sat-
, isfaction and safe ar-
rival guaranteed in
every way to all parts
of U. S. and Canada
at mc per 100; $:>.50
per KKX); 50«) for I'^j;
lO.OlHl [,,r $[:>: St. IHX) for 5100. Express prepaid.

Heliotropes, rooted cuttings, 10 named va-
rieties, $1 per l(«i: $s per lOCH). Express prepaid.
Gash Please.

C. HUMFELD,

Clay Center, Kan.

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Send for iSg8 Illustrated Descrip-
tive Wholesale Catalogrue before

placing- orders elsewliere.

Peacock's
Prize Winning
Dahlias

W. p. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

■ii^s-in. pots, named varieties, $2.") per 1000.

2.50 Field-grown N'inca Var.. l-in. pots. $10 per 100.

2000 Begonia Vernon. 2"; and 1-in. pots, $t per 100.

Booted Cutting-s— Cokiis. .Ageratuni, Salvia,

at bottom prii -■^,

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren Ohio.

Facts more eloquent
than words.
C. S. A. awards highest
I'f the year.
New York 95 points.
r.ti^f lui iU jiMJnts.
I lin .iLj<. '.':; i.i.ints.
riiil.i<h'l|ihhi s\\ points.
h irst pri/e. white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
and certificated
w Jierever sliown.
Tilt- ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom.
Price, -Ml cents each,
S:i.iin per do^en.
jL'ii.oii per hundred,
jIJO.rKi per thousand.
Readv for delivery
March 1st, 1B98.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

5,000 EE!r Clematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable offer refused.
Write for prices or make a cash offer.

lily of the Valley and all Springr
Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Q'P'FTIQll-A^'^ GRASS

|^A^XJJ^|>^ $12.00 per lOOlbs.
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Elliott. \V. H 851

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Ernest. \V. H 884

Esler. JohnG. Secy .882
iFelthousen, J. E .. ..8.57

Gaskill. Geo. \V 885

(Gibbons, H. W 68.S

■Graham. Hugh 859

Grev. T. J. & Co B52

Gulf Coast Nurseries.857
Hagenburger. Carl . 8.52
Hancock, Geo &Son 881

Heacock. Jos 857

Heikes. \V. F 857

Herr, Albert M 883

Herr, D. K 857

Herrington. .\ 885

Hews. A. H. & Co... 688

Hill. E. G. &Co 680

Hitchings & Co

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Hunt, E. H 85.5

Jennings. E. B 85fl

lewett. Z. K. & Co..85S

Joosten. C. H 851

Kasting. W. F 6.52

Kelsey. H. P B58

Kennicott Bros. Co. .B57

Kuehn. C. A 852

Kuhl, Geo. A 660

Lager & Hurrell .. ..B8:i
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Lengenfelder, C 880

Lockland Lumber

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LongD. B B62

Loose. J. Louis 855

Lord & Burnham C0-88S

Louisville Tob. Co .883

Lynch, W. E 854

Lvons. M.I B82

McCullougk. I. C....885
Mac Oonald Sc

McManus 8.58

Manning I. \V 881

Marshall. C. L 8.55

Michel. E. H 8.52

^liilang & Co B58

Miller. Geo. L 8.5.S

Moninger. J. C. Co. .888

Moon. S. C 883

Moon. \V. H. Co 883

.\Iorris Floral Co. 681-883

Murpiiy. W 681

Nat'l F"lorists' Board

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Peacock. \V. P i;85

Pennock, S- S 8.58

Phoeni.\,F.K.& Son. 8.58

Pierson. F. R. Co 8.57

Pineliurst Nurseries.

B57-B5!!

Prince. A. G. & Co.. 854
Quaker City Mactiine

Works BIJB

Rackham. Geo. .A. ..859

Randall. A. L 854

Rawson. G. P 851

Rawson. \V. \V.& Co.884

Raynor, John I 656

Reasoner Bros 655

Reed& Keller 65,s

Regan Pfg House. ..81)2

Keld. Edvv 858

Rice. M. & Co 8i;o

Rogers Park Floral

Co 854

Sander & Co 6.59

Sandiford. Robt 881

Schiller, J. L 858

Schmitz. F. \V. 0..,.885
Shepherd. Mrs. T. B.884

Siebrecht & Son 881

Simmons & Co 859

Skahcura Dip Co.. .681)

Smith. N. & Son 855

Smith. W. C Ii.58

Smitii, E. H 859

Storrs & HarrisonCo.884
.Stumpp & \ValterCo.851

Suzuki & lida 680

Swayne. W 858

Swayne, Edw 661

Thomson. .Anderson

& Kennedv 868

Utley, C. E.' 6.57

Vanhorne, Griffen &

Co 686

V'aughan. McKellar

& Winterson 6.52

Vesev. \V. J.. Sec'y..858
Vinccnt.Jr..R.& Son. 859

Walker Pert. Co 8.58

Washburn, A. ix Son. 659
Weathered's Son,

T. W 688

Weber. H. &

Sons 652-663

Whilldin Pottery Co.684

Wilmore. W. W 655

Witterstaetter R....863
Winter & Glover. .. .854

Wittbold. Geo 855

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 24, 1898.

No. 17.

THE SWEET BAY.

The Sweet Bay (Laurus nobllis) has
been imported from Belgium to this
country in large numbers the past 15
or 20 years. Although the rather stiff,
formal shapes into which they are
trimmed and to which they so readily
contorm are entirely inappropriate in
the decoration of a drawing room, yet
there are many situations where they
have a striking effect and are certain-
ly not out of place. A single pair of
perfect form could be admitted to any
church ceremony or at the decorating
of a large hall. In the summer time a
handsome pair stand — one on each
side of the broad granolithic walk,
leading to a stately mansion on one
of our fine residence streets, and very
fine their appearance is. Too much of
it may get tiresome as clipped and
grotesquely-shaped Norway spruces do
if overdone, but the chronic grumbler
who in his ignorant and prejudiced
blindness objects to these handsome
Bay trees because "they are not nat-
ural" should wade through water and
live on porridge the balance of his
days. Their formality sets off the
brighter the natural grace of the
birch, the elm, the maple or Linden
and the more or less freedom of the
hardy flowering shrubs.

Another place I found the Bays to
be useful was when asked to decorate
for a store opening and wagon loads
of palms are expected. They are just
the thing to fill up and a fine pair or
half a dozen of them on the sidewalk
is just what Mr. Goldstein wants to at-
tract the attention of every passer by,
and what could you put there equal in
appearance and withstand the ordeal
unharmed? Considering the years they
must be grown, the labor entailed and
great skill in producing such a large
tree in such a comparatively small tub,
their cost to us is. I think, very mod-
erate.

It is often a surprise to us that such

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a Stout Stem and large head of
branches and leaves can subsist on
relatively so small a quantity of soil.
From early spring till fall they want
an abundance of water. They are out
of doors all summer, or should he, so
the hose should play on their heads
freely and over watering of the soil is
about impossible from November to
April. A cold shed will keep them In
good order if it is not too dark and
where they won't get more than 10 de-
grees of frost. Some let them get dry
but less water will do than in the sum-
mer time.

The Sweet Bay is a native of South-
ern Europe. All good boys should have
read in the good book that if they are
righteous in their lives they will
"flourish like the green bay tree." But
they must not become a millionaire by
keeping a department store or they
will be more like an aged pumpkin,
hollow, mushy and slushy inwardly.
This fine evergreen grows well and
is much planted in the milder parts of
the British Isles. I expect that all
over Ireland it grows finely and is sel-

dom or never injured by frost In the
South of England it grows and flour-
ishes for years, but a winter comes
occasionally and kills it to the ground.
Such a win.ter was that of sixty and
sixty-one.

The best time for us to cut back
growths or to keep it in that splendid
form that they are sent to us, is in the
spring just before they start to grow,
but if you wished a still more trim ap-
pearance you would have to pinch the
young growths as they develop. A
new tub and more root room is needed
every three or four years, but keep
them in as small a tub as possible.
Liquid manure will help them much
in April, May and June. To those who
have not made bows of their strong
bottom growths or hunted rabbits
beneath their branches, they may ap-
pear a cumbersome plant to occupy
valuable greenhouse room. They don't
want it. If never coddled up under
glass they will stand 15 degrees of
frost without harm, but rather give
them a little higher temperature.

WM. SCOTT.

A. B. C. NOTES ON CYPRIPEDIUMS.

Our worthy editor made a pertinent
suggestion recently, namely that some-
thing of the nature of an a, b. c arti-
cle on cypripediums was desirable as
it would better enable those less fa-
miliar with this great family of or-
chids to understand and appreciate
such notes as may hereafter appear re-
lating to the newer and rarer varieties.
It is a matter of common occurrence
now to read of the flowering and chris-
tening of some new kind raised by
crossing others in cultivation and so
numerous have these hybrids become,
and so small the distinction of many,
that one realizes the force of the re-
mark often made by the casual ob-
server: "All cyps look alike to me."
Those here depicted are certainly in
some instances strikingly unlike each
other and make the above remark ap-
pear somewhat absurd, but there is
much truth in it notwithstanding, ow-
ing to the too common practice of
naming everything of hybrid origin,
and manufacturing varieties by the
dozen, from one cross and in some
instances all out of one seedpod.

It is no great tax upon the memory
to recall the period when the very
possibilities of cross breeding among

orchids were thought impossible, but
the artifices of man overcame the ob-
stacles of nature, with such success
that now in this cypripedium family
alone the varieties outnumber the or-
iginal species by more than ten to one.
The need for a, b, c notes therefore
becomes apparent when there are
more than one thousand recorded
names of cypripediums and yet not one
hundred of them have specific rank or
exist in a state of nature.

The interest in orchids is annually
increasing, both commercially and pri-
vately, but the chaotic state of affairs
in the cyp. family is sufficient to strike
dismay into the heart of anyone who
would take it up at the present day
and get an intelligent understanding
of the different relationships in this
vast assemblage. Even those familiar
with past history and concurrent de-
velopments are asking "where we are"
and "whither are we going." The only,
light that will effectually illumine the
past and guide the grower of today
still shines and is exemplified by the
types and species that, in part, are
here portrayed, showing their widely
varying natural characteristics. In its
natural distribution the cypripedium is
cosmopolitan. There are hardy and
tender species, to be found in North

and South America, from Canada to
Peru, in Europe and in Asia from Si-
beria to New Guinea. Some are terres-
trial, that is grow on the ground like
ordinary plants, all the hardy species
being of this nature, but the majority
are epiphytal, growing upon trees in
the tropics.

With this much by way of intro-
duction, we will now take a glance at
the distinctive features of certain
types and the reader who can see and
fully grasp the purport of the succeed-
ing remarks should be materially as-
sisted in arriving at a better under-
standing of cypripediums and see how
even the apparently disordered hosts
we now have may be marshalled in
orderly array to a degree, not absolute,
but certainly comparative; as the
work of the hybridist has resulted in
the commingling of distinctive traits,
with a resultant chain of connected
links, a perfect sequence of variable
intermediate forms that operate to the
prevention of drawing hard and fast
lines.

Taking first into consideration the
American species, I will refer as a type
to C. magniflorum in the picture. It
is a variety of a Central American spe-
cies named longiflorum, but you will
readily observe in the flower a great
likeness to the Mocassin flower. C.
spectabile, of our own latitudes, only
the latter is larger and more showy.
C. Roezli and C. Schlimi are somewhat
similar species and the intercrossing
of these has originated some fine va-
rieties. C. caudatum will be readily
acknowledged a most unique cyp. and
comes from Peru. The illustration
shows well the character of the flower,
those drooping tail like appendages be-
ing true petals, which have been
known to attain a length of 36 inches,
though usually they are not quite cis
long. John Dominy, the father of or-
chid hybridists, raised and is com-
memorated by C. Dominianum, the re-
sult of a cross between caudatum and
caricium, whilst the impress of its
parentage is manifest in other fine
hybrids, like grande, Schroederae and
Hardyanum.

C. insigne, now so plentiful and r.op-
ular as a market cut flower, is one of
the oldest Asiatic species in cultivation
having been introduced from Nepaul
early in the present century. Apart
from its almost inflnite natural varia-
tion, which has found expression in
the naming of many of the most dis-
tinct varieties, it is also one parent
of at least a hundred named hybrids
in cultivation today. Whilst as I said
on a previous occasion, there are those
who deplore this mixing up and
wholesale manufacture of varieties it
is not fair t6 belittle the work of the
hybridist with broad generalizations,
ignoring the sterling acquisitions their
work has secured to us. "Look before
you leap," is a sound maxium, but
some of our best acquisitions in cyps.
partake more of the character of a leap
in the dark, yet have turned out to he
of far reaching importance. For ex-
ample, when C. insigne was first cross-
ed with C. Spicerianum, of which C.

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Some Types of Cypripediums.

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MARCH 24, 1S9S.

Hebe in the picture is fairly typical, no
one foresaw or ventured to prophesy
that this was the initial movement in
the founding of a large and distinct
group as beautiful as any in the whole
cyp. family, yet all cyp. lovers will
agree to the placing of C. Leeanum and
its varieties in the first rank for
beauty. C. insigne needs no descrip-
tion.

C. Spicerianum has a dorsal sepal
almost entirely pure white. This char-
acteristic is transmitted to all of its
progeny in, slightly varying degree, as

showing marked likeness to this one
of their parents. They will continue
rare, too, as the natural habitat of
Fairieanum is unknown and though
large sums of money have been offer-
ed no collector has yet earned the re-
ward by bringing home a batcli of
plants. Here is still a real golden op-
portunity, for the man that can find its
home and get plants to Europe in live
condition will strike a real paying
■■Klondike" that will "pan out" in bard
cash.

C. Rothschildianum is well repre-

View in Cattleya Trianae House at Lager & HurrcU's.

can be seen by reference to the picture
in the variety of C. Leenaum amplia-
tum. After a distinct break has been
secured we have abundant evidence
bow after developments may follow
along definite lines. Whilst two sim-
ple species gave a beautiful hybrid
combining the best qualities of both,
by using a finer variety of C. insigne,
as for example that known as Maulei,
and crossing this with C. Spicerianum,
was secured Leeanum Burfordense. a
still finer form. This shows great in-
herent possibilities, though space will
not permit of enlarging upon thtm
here.

C. Arthurianum has been selected for
illustration because although a hybrid
with insigne for one parent it bears
a stronger impress of its other parent,
C. Fairieanum, this last being one of
the rarest species known. There are
about a dozen Fairieanum hybrids
carefully cherished in private collec-
tions, all of them in form of Sower

sented in the picture and a glance at
its peculiar form and spidery petals
will enable readers to understand the
interest aroused a short time ago
when a question of Rothschildianum
hybrids arose. It is obvious that a
flower so striking would transmit dis-
tinctive traits to its progeny, as in-
deed it has to such hybrids from it as
have been flowered. It is a nativs of
New Guinea and was introduced to
cultivation by Sander & Co., of St. Al-
bans, England, in 1S87.

C. Curtisi, a species from Sumatra
and here illustrated, has a bold and
beautiful flower. It is one of the pa-
rents of two very fine American hy-
brids, as crossed with argus it gave
Ilurrellianum, and with Philippinense,
Clinkaberryanum. besides which there
are at least two dozen other cyps that
claim it as one of their parents.

C. hirsutissimum is a beautiful spe-
cies from Assam that has broad dis-
tinctions peculiar to itself and as

plainly stamped upon any of its pro-
geny, of which Alcides and Euryloch-
us, both described in The Review of
Dec. 30, and Germinyanum, form a se-
lect trio, with about a score of others
in existence hardly less beautiful.

C. tonso-villosum stands out as a
prominent looking llower in the picture
and is as bold as it looks. It is a
hybrid of the two species that form its
name, but with the villosum features
so predominating that it was selected
to typify that family. C. villosum is a
beautiful, easily grown free flowering
cyp coming from Burmah, is a parenr
of about three dozen fine hybrids, one
of them, Pygmalion,, being described In
the issue of Dec. 30, whilst Harrisian-
um, nitens, luridum and Lathamianum
all show its potency in the origination
of lovely forms.

C. pavoninum is a hybrid represent-
ing C. venustum, this being an old
species long in cultivation, easily
grown, in a cool house and one that
has filled a large part in the origina-
tion of hybrids.

Last, and least in size, but far frcm
least in relative importance, comes the
pretty little C. niveum in the left bot-
tom corner of the picture. It repre-
sents the opposite extreme of C. can-
datum, having a dainty close bui t
flower with all its parts overlapping
each other, the flowers of snowy white-
ness except for a few irregularly scat-
tered dots of color about the base of
its petals and sepals. It was intro-
duced from the Malay archipelago
about 20 years ago. Together with C.
bellatulum and C. concolor and their
numerous most beautiful hybrids, they
form a race of their own, of exceed-
ing beauty, but they are mostly rare
and require careful treatment. It is
necessary to graduate in the school of
ordinary cyps before one essays the
cultivation of these precious gems.
A. HERRINGTON.

Madison, N. J.

ORCHIDS FOR PROHT.

"Does it pay to grow orchids for cut
flowers?"

"Certainly It does if they are
handled properly and the right kinds
are grown."

Above is my first question and the
reply to same by Messrs. Lager &
Hurrell during a recent visit to their
establishment. Though at Summit (N.
J.) they commenced at the bottom of
the ladder, and being exclusively or-
chid growers and importers I con-
cluded they would be the right people
to settle some often discussed and
knotty problems as regards orchids for
profit. What the florist is most inter-
ested in is whether the orchids that
find ready sale can be produced at a
figure that will leave a good margin
of proflt.

"What are the right varieties?" I
asked.

"Following is a list of the best kinds
for cut flowers and those marked with
a * are especially desirable: *Cattleya
Trianae. *C. labiata, C. Mossiae, C.
Mendelli, C. Chocoensis, *C. Gigas, C.

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Mass of Cattleya Trianae, grown on wooden block.

Percivalliana, Laelia anceps, *Cypri-
pedium insigne, cypripediums in varie-
ty, *Dendrobium Plialaenopsis, *D.
formosum giganteum, *D. Wardianum,
*D. fiobile, *Vanda caerulea, *Onci-
dium varicosum Rogersii, *0. splendi-
dum, *Oncidium tigrinum, *Plialaeiiop-
sis Scliilleriana, *P. amabilis, *Cyml)i-
(iium Mastersii, *C. eburneum, *Odon-
toglossum crispum, O. Roezlii, O.
grande, *Calanthe Veitchii, C. vestita
rubro-occulata, Miltonia vexillarium,
Coelogyne cristata."

"Does it require a special house to
grow these kinds?"

"Emphatically no."

"What orchids will do well in a car-
nation house in the winter?"

"Cypripediums, coelogynes, cymbi-
diums, Miltonia vexillarium and Laelia
anceps."

"What orchids will do well in a palm
house during winter?"

"Cattleyas, dendrobiums, oncidiums,
calanthes, phalaenopsis."

"What houses do tliey require in the
summer?"

"Any house that is fairly shaded.
Those mentioned for the carnation
house will do well in frames, or even
out of doors if supplied with shade."

"Which varieties do you consider the
most difficult to grow?"

"Odontoglossum crispum and pha-
laenopsis, the former requiring the
lowest and the latter the highest tem-
perature."

"How do you grow your cattleyas?"

"Chiefly on boards and in baskets.
V/e have dispensed with pots entirely."

"What are the advantages of
boards?"

"Cheapness, simplicity, ease in hand-
ling and shipping, and the greater
thriftiness of the plants, the latter due
to the large surface for root action and
approaching nature more closely than
any other artificial means. The results
are larger bulbs (even beating the
natural growth in the woods) and su-
perior flowers. We find the board sys-
tem the best in every way."

"What size boards do you use?"

"Hemlock, 5x10 feet and smaller,
with ordinary lath attached to the
sides."

"How do you attach your plants?"

"By non-corrosive wire staples, plac-
ing a small piece of peat between them
and the rhizomes of the plants."

"How do you arrange your boards?"

"In the middle bench at an angle of
about 30 degrees, and about three feet
from the glass. They can also be
placed on side benches, or be hung up
on the sides of houses."

"Do you advocate this for other spe-
cies?"

"Yes, for laelias, dendrobiums, On-
cidiums. odoutoglossums, miltonias
and coelogynes. For others baskets
and small blocks are preferable."

"Do you feed your plants?"

"Yes, decidedly. Our baskets and
blocks we dip in a tub of liquid natural
sheep manure, and for our boards, in
the growing season, we make a com-
post composed of three-fourths moss
and chopped peat and one-fourth nat-
ural sheep manure."

"What are the results?"

"Better flowers, better bulbs and
better plants. The system we have
worked under has so far exceeded our
most sanguine expectations."

"What do you consider the right
temperature for cattleyas?"

"In winter 55 degrees at night with
a rise of 10 degrees for the day. The
summer heat can not be controlled so
the outside temperature usually gov-
erns. Plenty of air should be given
on every favorable occasion, both day
and night, and in winter when the sun
is strong enough to allow it. A slight
shading should, however, be used to
break the rays of the sun at all times."

"Is not watering a very great factor
in orchid growing?"

"Not more so than with other plants.
Too much coddling has been practised
in this direction. We water our plants
overhead and leaves and growths are
alike wet in the process. It helps to
keep down vermin and scale, and our
plants have not so far suffered any ill
effects. Of course watering shou'd be
done early in the day to give the
plants a chance to dry off. In the
resting season, that is before and after

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Freshlylimported Cattleya Gigas, direct from the woods.

blooming, water sliould be given spar-
ingly."

'"How many blooms will one of these
boards produce in a season?"

"An average of 40 to 50." (See il-
lustration.)

"What is your average price for cat-
tleya flowers?"

"Thirty-five cents each."

"Does this result satisfy you?"

"Yes."

"Do you grow any other species in
quantity?"

"No, but we expect to and are now
having plans made for a new house,
20x150."

"Do you think that orchid plants are
getting scarcer in their native habi-
tats?"

"Most decidedly. In collecting it is
necessary to go much farther into the
Interior and large sections have been
depopulated. And as the supply short-
ens the price must advance."

"What is the best time to import
orchids, more especially cattleyas?"

"Any time. It makes no difference
whatever, providing proper care is ta-
ken in packing according to the sea-
son."

"Would you be willing to answer any
other questions about orchids and or-
chid culture through The Review?"

"Yes, with pleasure, for orchids are
becoming more popular every day and

we would like to refute some of the
'Bogie' stories that have taken root,
and to dispel some of the mistaken
ideas about orchids."

AGATHEA COELESTIS.

For years this deserving plant had
not been mentioned in any of our flor-
ists' papers until early in January,
when a short notice on a few trial
plants grown for Christmas blooming
appeared in The Review. Since then
a number of articles on the cultivation
and the uses of this plant have ap-
peared in other papers, showing evi-
dently that some of our florists at
least appreciate the value of old
things as well as of the newer intro-
ductions, and that I was not the only
one experimenting in this line to pos-
sibly add more variety to the limited
stock of flowering plants for Christ-
mas sales.

There is no doubt that the agathea
can be grown into large specimen
plants, as intimated in one of the ar-
ticles referred to, but in our northern
climate we may never succeed in ac-
complishing it all in one year. Start-
ing from a cutting, one year old plants
will not be much over 10 inches or a
foot high at the end of a season, even
when planted out in the most favor-
able position and with the very best of

care. Those plants 3 to 4 feet high
and as much across, which we see in
southern countries, are no chickens;
they have been treated to repeated an-
nual shearings and if we should try
to grow such specimens here. I am
afraid the grower would get discour-
aged with the size of his plants at the
end of the third year. However, we
will be able to grow handsome strong
plants 12 to IS inches high in two
years, but then they should be planted
out in the open ground and receive a
liberal amount of attention. Their
growth naturally is inclined to be
short and compact, but occasionally a
few straggling shoots may have to be
shortened in order to keep the plant in
shape.

In the fall we must pot them and if
not wanted for blooming that same
winter, a protected frame will be good
enough to store them away in; they
are almost hardy and can stand a few
degrees of frost, in fact some years
they come through in open border
when slightly protected, but are not to
be depended on as perfectly hardy.
When planted out again the second
year, the growth is stronger and
quicker than in the first season. I
would recommend to pot them up early
in September and to keep the plants
well syringed until the roots are again
active and able to nourish and support
all the foliage. With early potted
plants no trouble should be expe-
rienced to get them to bloom freely
by the middle of December and there-
after. Whether it will be a paying in-
vestment to grow these larger plants
or whether we would do better to dis-
pose of them the first season, remains
to be demonstrated by somebody. I
would prefer to sell one year old me-
dium sized plants, but in larger cities
there is a market for good sized spec-
imen plants and often the price is not
objected to if the stock is of the right
sort. If we had the advantage of a
mild southern climate (the same as
that where your correspondent first

r^ ^

•H-Vi^a

Agathea Coelestis.

cultivated these plants many years
ago), our plants would grow continu-
ously summer and winter and we
could produce any desired size with
very little expense, but when we have
to winter the stock under glass, be it

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even without heat, the labor and all
et ceteras have to be considered, and
the plants in the end may prove rath-
er expensive to the grower.

The accompanying cut represents a
little plant in a 5-inch pot, last spring's
cutting; was grown altogether in a pot
and received no extra treatment, in
fact the little batch of plants was
really neglected until towards the fall
months, else the plants might have
been larger. The photograph was ta-
ken shortly after New Year's, when
only a few of the poorest specimens,
sparsely flowered, were left, still even
these have found purchasers since
that time. K.

NERINES.

In those we have a singularly beau-
tiful genus of greenhouse bulbous
plants, the handsome flowers of which
are produced in umbels on the top of
erect stems about 18 inches long,
which greatly enhances their value
for decorative purposes. No flower
that I am acquainted with shows up
to greater advantage under artificial
light than the subject of this illustra-
tion, the color of which is a beautiful
harmony of very intense scarlet and
yellow, which under strong light has
the appearance of having been frost-
ed over; in fact, all the varieties of
this genus have the same characteris-
tic to a greater or less degree.

They are very free flowering, but
many growers have a difficulty in
flowering them satisfactorily. To be
successful with them the principal
cultural details are to give due atten-
tion to the full development of the
bulbs. The nerine will indicate its
intentions of starting into growth by
pushing up the flower spike when the
bulb is totally devoid of foliage. This
will occur in September or October,
and the leaves will soon follow, so the
plant will continue to grow through-
out the winter, when they should have
all the light and air possible to the
exclusion of frost. They enjoy abund-
ance of water at the root and over-
head, with occasional applications of
liquid manure, which should be con-
tinued right along until the plants
show signs of finishing their growth
by the leaves turning yellow. Then
the water supply may be diminished
until they ultimately dry off, when the
pots should be laid on their side,
where they are not likely to get wet,
and let the bulbs have the full benefit
of the sun for a few weeks. As the
plants have made all their growth
during the winter this ripening pro-
cess is quite essential to insure flow-
ers.

Nerines do not like to have their
roots disturbed, nor do they require
much rootroom; they grow and flower
best when hard potbound. If three
bulbs are placed in a 5-inch pot, in
good maiden loam with the addition of
a little sand, they are good for 5 or
6 years, and even longer, as the off-
sets can be rubbed off and potted and
the parent bulbs go on increasing in
size. Each year as the flower spike
appears pick about one inch of the

surface soil off with a sharp pointed
stick, give the ball a good soak in
water, and top-dress with a little
fresh material.

The species of nerine has a wide
distribution. They are found in
South Africa, China and Japan, and
the species that the trade is most fa-
miliar with hails from the Island of
Guernsey. The following list are all
beautiful kinds, some of which are

ance. If we take a pot full of soil and
add water to it in abundance it will
shortly begin to run out of the hole at
the bottom of the pot. The soil is
saturated and that which is escaping
is known as gravitation water and goes
down and out, because of its own
weight. In other words the soil can
hold only a certain amount and all in
excess necessarily flows away.
Let us begin the experiment in an-

Nerine Fothergillia Major.

garden hybrids: N. corusca major,
bright scarlet; N. elegans, pink; N.
elegans carminata, cerise; N. elegans
coerulea, shaded blue; N. Fothergil-
lia, scarlet; N. Fothergillia major,
scarlet and yellow; N. humilis splen-
dens, purple crimson; N. Plantii, deep
crimson; N. pudica, white; N. sar-
niensis, "The Guernsey Lily," rose; N.
uudulata, flesh color; N. venusta, scar-
let J. ROBERTSON.

SOIL WATER.

The water in the soil contains the
substance that, exclusive of carbon,
goes to make up the structure of plants.
A small portion of the carbon also
comes from the soil, but the great bulk
of it enters from the atmosphere where
the carbon is always present, although
in comparatively small quantities in
the form of carbon dioxide. In short
as the soil water is supplied with food
elements so is the plant fed, that is
growing upon that soil. It becomes,
therefore, every grower of plants to
consider the soil water.

First let us look at it in its relation to
the soil, and then we will be the better
able to discuss its relation to the plants
that are drawing upon it for its susten-

other way with a second pot of soil.
It is dry, as it is termed, and placed in
a flower pot and the flower pot is set
in a large saucer to which water is
added. Every grower knows what hap-
pens; the water is absorbed by the soil
and after a longer or shorter time it is
moist throughout. There is no grav-
ity water present, but there has been
much weight added to the pot of soil
by water that has risen through the
pores of the soil, just as kerosene rises
by the same law of capillary attraction
up through the wick of the lamp, or
the dry towel may become wet by be-
ing hung so that only one corner
touches the surface of water. This
kind of water, taken up and held as
moisture in the soil is called, from the
law that permits it, capillary water.

But the soil with which we started
the last named experiment was not
absolutely dry. While it was dry as
dust to the hands there was already
there a considerable amount of water,
but in a condition not to be sensible to
the touch. This last is held so closely
by the surfaces of the soil particles as
not to be affected by either capillarity
or gravitation. A method of demon-
strating the presence of this third form
of water in soil is heat. When dry soil

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is heated it loses weight due to this
hygroscopic water, as it is termed, be-
ing driven off. To be sure it will soon
absorb this invisible liquid, but the
fact is shown that what seems dry is
tar from lacking in water.

The amount of the invisible water
that gives the soil a moist feel, varies
gnatly, depending upon the character
of the soil. Soils differ much in tex-
ture and composition, all the way from
pure sand to vegetable mould. The
sand is quickly saturated, possibly
twenty-five per cent of its weight is all
that will be retained without leakage,

while upon the other hand a soil
abounding in vegetable matter may
hold twice its weight of water. The
former is leachy, and quickly dries out.
The latter is like a sponge and takes
up and holds large quantities of liquid.
The addition of a small amount of
humus to a sand will double its water
holding capacity, while upon the other
hand the mixing of sand with a peaty
soil will render it more open and less
retentive of moisture,

BYRON D. HALSTED.
Rutgers College.

THE PRODIGAL RETURNS.

Life is full of mysteries, and the
manner in which Jaggs squared him-
self with the irate proprietor of the
Lonesomehurst greenhouses remains
one of them. All that could be learned
was that "the old man" returned from
New York one afternoon, accompanied
by Jaggs, who wore an air of chasten-
ed meekness and the Scotch propaga-
tor's Sunday coat, the remainder of the
suit of "blacks," having apparently
journeyed to that bourne from whence
Jaggs' overcoats rarely returned. The
current opinion was that the boss had
insisted that Jaggs should return to
adorn Lonesomehurst long enough to
work out the money obtained by his
operations, being well aware that, so
long as he was not paid, the culprit
would be hardworking and contented.
Jaggs was a shining example of the
deceitfulness of riches. The prodigal
did not appear at supper, and the
men had been grouped in the potting-
shed for some time before he saunter-
ed in, bearing a lop-sided gates-ajar
and a couple of wreath frames. Nod-

ding affably to his audience, he re-
marked: "Better get to work stemmin'
alyssum, some o' you chaps. Here's
another o' them bloomin' cold meat
jobs, and the boss says as we're shy
on McGowans."

The western fireman, who was not
troubled with shyness, voiced the sen-
timents of the entire force by remark-
ing: "Say, Jaggs, that was a hot
touch you give the old man. How did
you square yourself?"

There was no reply to this observa-
tion and a somewhat embarrassing
pause was broken by a request from
Jaggs for the loan of Davie's apron
and overalls. "Might as well lend me
your dish-habilly, old man, so as I
won't soil your Sunday clothes afore I
takes 'em off."

"My Sawbath claes!" interjected the
indignant Davie, "Ye went awa' wi'
a decent suit o' blacks, and see what
ye come back in!"

The garments to which Davie point-
ed with righteous anger were rough
tweeds of a subdued mustard color,
the pattern being such a vociferous
plaid that it awakened the embarras-

sing suspicion that the wearer might
be wandering around in his pajamas.
Jaggs patted Davie soothingly on the
shoulder, remarking: "You needn't
get hot, old chap. The only trouble
with them togs o' yours was as they
wasn't professional. See a florist go-
in' around in a black suit, and every-
body thinks as he's nothink but a
crape chaser. Ain't none o' you chaps
got a pipeful o' "baccy?"

The needed tobacco was not forth-
coming until the advent of Tommy At-
kins, who had been resting himself
after the arduous duties of the day by
taking the boss's fox terrier down to
the barn for a rat hunt. "Ullo, old
chap; 'ow's mermaids?" was his salute
as he seated himself on the edge of
the bench, and began to trim the
brown edges off a dubious calla.

"Don't you get prunin' that there
calla too much," advised Jaggs. "Flow-
ers is flowers, this dark weather, and
I've only got a pair o' rocky old Har-
risii to give style to this here blessed
old jail door. There's a nice lot o'
Eucharis comin' on, only it 'ud be
throwin' pearls before swine to use
'em for any chump as 'ud be guilty of
orderin' a gates ajar."

Tommy dropped the calla, and be-
gan to stem white azaleas with much
dexterity, occasionally humming a line
or two of "My Old Dutch" in the liquid
accents of Whitechapel. Finally he
remarked:

"Well, Jaggs, you ain't told us yet
why you chuck up the mermaid busi-
ness. Is the market weak on flyin'
dragons?"

"Dragons is all right, and mermaids
is all right," responded Jaggs. "But
it ain't a business for a chap as was
brought up pious-like; you runs up
against such a lot o' doubtful charac-
ters. There was one chap as used to
supply sturgeon for buildin' mermaids
— if you'd heard some o' the fish sto-
ries he tell you'd 'a' been shocked — I
was myself."

"I should think you would be," ob-
served the horticultural graduate who
was now sufficiently educated to stem
alyssum without calling forth any sar-
castic comments. "You told me once
about a place where you worked in
Arkansas, and how you baited two
miles of barbed wire fence with salt
pork, just before the spring freshet,
and caught 47 tons of catfish. What
did you do with those catfish, by the
way?"

"Sold 'em to a firm as makes pure
Norwegian cod-liver oil," returned
Jaggs, with a joyous wink, "But talk-
in' about fish, the rummest trip I ever
took was in Ceylon, where they goes
fishin' with a shot-gun."

"I reckon as I've 'card o' that," ob-
served Tommy Atkins, with a com-
prehensive stage wink which took in
the entire audience. "That's where
hoysters grows on trees, ain't it and
the flyin' fish goes fiittin' through the
branches, along o' the dear little dicky
birds?"

"I like to hear Tommy talkin' about
the dicky birds, he's so bloomin' po-

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Pteris Tremula Smithae.

etic," remarked Jaggs. "Flyin' fish is
common enough. I got a lot of 'em
when I was in Jamaica, and pasted
"em in a scrap-book as I sent home.
What I'm talkin' about is them go-
bies-fish as goes hoppin' along the
beach at low tide, catchin' snails, for
all the world like a flock o' ducks wad-
dlin' along huntin' caterpillars."

"What did you call those fish?" ask-
ed the graduate.

"Gobies. I first see 'em in the Fiji
Islands, that time I came near beiu'
killed by that there man-eatin' tree,
and there was lots o' them around
Point de Galle' in Ceylon. Go splash-
in' around in shallow water, and
blessed if them bloomin' fish don't
jump out and go hoppiu" along the
mud to get away. Any chap as talk^
about a fish out o' water like he mfan
somethink awkward ain't seen a goby
kitin' along lookin' like he belonged
in a Christmas pantomime."

"There's only one drawback to your
stories, Jnggs," observed the graduate;
"you're always so fearfully matter-of-
fact. I suppose any exaggerated fish
story would be a real exertion to you."

"That's always been a failin' o'
mine." returned Jaggs, with much hu-
mility. "Well, as I was sayin', a Bel-
gian chap as was coUectin' palms (not
as he knowed anythink about 'em),
asked me to go flshin' with him. and
I see as he'd got nothink but a shot-
gun. I says, 'Where's your fishin'
tackle,' and he says, 'Where's your
gun?' I says as I wasn't used to fish-
in' with a shot-gun. though I have
gone duck-huntin' with a fish line,
but if it was the custom of the coun-
try I was willin' to take a gun. which
I did. When we got down to the shore,
blessed if there wasn't a whole fleck
o' them bloomin' fish, hoppin' around

after snails. You see their two for-
ward fins is like reg'lar legs, and
though I wouldn't call 'em graceful,
they gets there just the same. I says
to the Belgian. 'Surely, we ain't goin'
to stand off and shoot them poor
beasts — why not catch 'em in a Chris;-
ian way?' He say. 'All right, old chap,
you just catch 'em, and show me how
it's done.' So I picks out my fish, a
goggie-eyed fellow as was hoppin' after
his dinner, and starts after him. I
think as it was dead easy, but Lor'
bless you, I wasn't in it one, two, three
with that bloomin' fish. He'd just go
skimmin' along, and rest on top of a
stone, like he was surveyin' the land-
scape, till I gets near him, then he'd
stand up wavin' his paws" —

" 'Ow many paws 'as a fish, as a gen-
eral thing?" inquired Tommy Atkins,
iunocently.

"I means his fins, o' course," contin-
ued Jaggs, severely. "If you seen them
fish skippin' along the beach, you'd
'a' though as they had as many legs as
a centipede. Well, I give up the race,
and then me and the Belgian took pot
shots at a covey of 'em, and bagged a
dozen or so. But I can't say as it
seemed sportsmanlike — give me a
game fish as rises to a fly. Still, it
ain't any worse than goin' fishin' with
a shovel, like they do around Sierra
Leone."

"I guess you're thinking about
clams," remarked the graduate, with
some scorn.

"Now, Johnny, why don't you take a
lesson from them domestic animals,"
observed Jaggs, reproachfully. "A
claru don't talk about things as he isn't
acquainted with. As I was sayin,' the
rivers in the outlyin' districts about
Sierra Leone dries up occasionally —
like Johnny, here — and the fishes bur-

rows down into the mud and stays
there. So. when a chap has a fancy
for a fish dinner, he just gets his spade,
trots down to the river, and digs up
a mess o' fish, like he was gettin' up a
bushel of potatoes. I sends a batch o'
them fish home, along of some new or-
chids, and they was that pleased at the
Royal Aquarium as nothink was too
good for me. Just packed 'em up in
lumps o' clay, and the bloomin' fisli
thought as they was in the river bed.
Still, those fish ain't any greener than
the climbin' perch. Ever heard o"
them, any o' you chaps?"

"What do they climb — apple trees?"
inquired the fireman, sarcastically.

"First time I see 'em," continued
Jaggs, without noticing the interrup-
tion, "I was reachin' for an Angrae-
cum as I see on a big tree, when I
touch somethink cold and clammy, and
my hair stands right up. for I thinks
it's a snake. The thing gives a squeak,
and scuttles along the branch, and I
sees as it's a fish! It goes runnin'
along the branch like a squirrel and
then goes flop into a little creek be-
low. Well. I says to myself, 'Jaggs,
old boy, you must 'a' got a sunstroke.
and be turnin' a bit dotty, or you'd
never be seein' such things.' By and
by I sees another of 'em waltzin' up
the tree trunk like a chipmunk, and
I see as he was eatin' caterpillars and
reg'larly enjoyin' hisself. I got used
to 'em after that, meetin' 'em all over
the woods; when they get tired o' stay-
in' in one creek they just strolls
through the woods to another. I «
caught one of 'em. and it got quite
tame — blessed if that bloomin' fish
wouldn't follow me around like a dog!
Now, Tommy, if you'll hand over them
callas, I'll put the finishin' touches on
this here work of art."

"I say, Jaggs," observed Tommy, as
the men hunted up their hats prepar-
atory to leaving, "Ain't you never
thought o' writin' true stories about
animals for a Sunday paper? Seems
to me as that's just the field for your
talents."

PTERIS TREMULA SMITHAE.

The pteris family is one of the most
prolific among the ferns in the pro-
duction of odd forms, and the variety
we now illustrate is one of the most
interesting that has been produced by
the well-known P. tremula.

The latter species has long been in
use as a florist's fern, though rather
too strong a grower to be very useful
for small ferneries, and besides in a
small state is rather brittle, but as a
4-ineh or 6-inch pot plant P. tremula
is very attractive, and for planting out
on a rock-work in a conservatory few
species are better. But in P. tremula
Smithae we have a more generally use-
ful fern than the type, from the fact
that its habit is much more compact,
while it grows freely and also comes
true from spores.

There have been other crested forms
of P. tremula introduced at various
times, but none that I am aware of in
which the cristate habit has been so

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fully developed as in P. tremula
Smithae, the fronds being shortened
and crested on the tips of all the pin-
nae in much the same manner as those
of Nephrodium molle corymbiterum.
As noted above, P. Smithae propagates
readily from spores, the latter being
produced with much freedom on old
and rather starved plants, and the
seedlings soon show the same charac-
teristics as the parent plant.

The young plants will make better
progress if kept moderately warm, for

example about 60 degrees, and all of
the ferns of this family being strong
rooting will flourish in good soil, that
is, in a bright loam well enriched with
old stable manure. As an exhibition
plant, this variety is very effective,
and is well worth growing as one
among an exhibit of 25 ferns.

But in growing any of these crested
ferns to a large size one needs to
watch them rather closely, and to keep
them away from any other plants that
may be infested w-ith scale or mealy
bug, for the cristate foliage forms a
first-class harbor for insects, and once
they become dirty it is almost impos-
sible to clean them again, without sac-
rificing the whole of the foliage.

W. H. TAPLIN.

ROSE NOTES.

Roses should now have a mulch, for
the sun is getting powerful, not so
much to stimulate them as to keep the
bed from needing an almost daily wa-
tering, which they would do in sunny
weather and only a few inches of soil.
There is yet two months for your
Brides, Bridesmaids and Meteors to
flower. Two months, if not of the
highest prices, certainly of excellent
demand and prolific crops. Stir the
surface of the bed very slightly, or
you will injure many roots; perhaps a
cleaning is sufficient. Sprinkle on a
little bone flour, a quart to 100 square
feet of surface of bench will be plenty,
then cover with a thin layer of rotted
cow manure. If it were at all fresh
manure, there is great danger of am-
monia arising from it, and If a bright
but cold day came and you could not
ventilate freely, you would run a great
risk of burning much of your foliage.
There is also a fungus that quickly
forms on fresh manure, the spore cases
of which, when bursting, throw the
spores all over the house, covering the
leaves and petals thickly with little
black specks, and they stick, too, much
disfiguring the whole growth.

If you have not been successful in
rooting your young stock or neglected
to do so, there is yet time, if .vou have
good, healthy wood. I would rather
have a plant rooted from a cutting
during the last days of March than
much of the stuff I see sent out by

firms by the thousand, cheap, appar-
ently, but dear at any price.

Crimson Rambler Rose.

There will be seen this Easter many
a magnificent plant of this rose, and
doubtless they will command a large
price and outsell any plant, and worth-
ily, too. If you want to have any for
another year, don't wait till fall, for
this is not the way to do it. Purchase
from some reliable nurseryman the
good home-grown plants they have to
offer; get them within a few weeks be-
fore they are started. Pot into 7, S. 9,
or even 12-inch, pots, if extra strong.
Don't buy any but what are strong,
and don't haggle over a tew cents in
the price; 5 cents' difference in price
this spring may mean a dollar next
spring, and your labor has been identi-
cally the same. Cut out weak shoots,
if any, and shorten back the strong
growths to one foot. It grown under
glass, they would need to be put out
of doors in September to ripen their
growth, but they could be started and
grown entirely out of doors till you
wanted to force them. From the
growth of this summer you will get
the flowers for next spring, and the
roots will not be disturbed. There is
time enough to give a hint or two
about their management this summer.
The important point is to get the
plants at once, while they do not feel
the moving.

Hybrid Perpetual roses you can buy
of our American nurserymen in the
fall and force most satisfactorily the
following spring; but this girgeous
Ra'mbler should be well established be-
fore forcing is attempted.

WM. SCOTT.

THE BERMUDA EASTER LILY.

Lilium Harrisii is a;s well known to-
day as the rose and carnation, while in
the early eighties it was unknown to
fame. Today it is one of the largest
revenue-producing products of the
tight little island of Bermuda, and is
to be found in all the flower marts and
bulb markets of the world. Of late
years, however, disease has wrought
sad havoc, from what causes it is hard
to tell.

Though on British soil, it was Amer-
ican pluck and enterprise that brought
the Bermuda Easter lily to fame, and
now, while we are in the midst of its
season, it is appropriate that some-
thing be said of this lily, which has al-;
most revolutionized the Easter flower
market. '

It is very interesting to look back
and note the catalogues containing the
early history, prices and press articles
regarding it, and to make comparisons
with today.

In 1884 bulbs 4 to SVo inches sold for
$12 per 100, while today one-quarter
that price, including duty, would be
considered a fair price. In 1882 the
New Yoi'k Times, in its report of the
New York Horticultural Society's
meeting. May 3, says that nothing at-
tracted so much attention as the col-
lection of Bermuda Easter lilies which
was shown and awarded a first pre-
mium.

A Short History.

The exact origin of the Bermuda
Easter lily has always been shrouded
in doubt. What it was, and how it
was carried to Bermuda, no one knows.
The best evidence that can be gleaned
would lead one to believe that it was
brought from the far East by some of
the early English governors, and, lux-
uriating in the soil and climate of Ber-
muda, was probably distributed among
the inhabitants and became common
in the different gardens on the islands.

At first it was supposed that it was
nothing but the well-known longiflo-
rum, changed by having been grown in
the fertile soil and favorable climate
of Bermuda. When the value of the
lily became known, and the supply
proved inadequate to the demand,
large quantities of longiflorum were
sent to Bermuda, to be grown there,
with the idea that the stock could be
increased in that way. The result was
that a great deal of the earlier stock
became badly mixed by such importa-
tions. Of course, it is now well known
that Bermuda-grown Harrisii and Ber-
muda-grown longiflorum are entirely
distinct, and both as grown in Ber-
muda quickly supplanted all other
sources of supply.

When the lily was first introduced
into Bermuda, no one knows, but its
cultivation there, in a commercial way,
began in the fall of 1881 by Mr. F. R.
Pierson, of Tarrytown, N. Y., whose
attention having been called to the
fact that the lily grew in Bermuda,

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679

A Field of Lilium Harrisii in Bermuda.

made a trip there in November. 18S1.
One or two scattering lots had reached
this country previous to this, but to
Mr. Pierson belongs the credit of hav-
ing introduced the cultivation of
Lilium Harrisii comraercialiy in Ber-
muda. Up to that time no one had
discovered its value or its great possi-
bilities. It was grown only by the in-
habitants as other flowers were grown.
and was very popular in Bermuda, be-
ing used largely for the decoration of
their churches at Easter, it being in
full bloom in their gardens at that
time. No one had ever thought of its
value commercially, or that it would
become one of the main sources of
revenue to the islands. Mi'. Pierson's
attention was attracted to it in almost
an accidental way. One or two lots
had reached the United States prior to
this time. W. K. Harris, of Philadel-
phia, a few years previous, had re-
ceived from a friend in Florida a few
bulbs whicli had probably come from
Bermuda, and had undertaken the
culture of them in his greenhouses.
Mr. Joseph Kift had also obtained a
few barrels of these bulbs, direct from
Bermuda, in the summer of 1881, which
were distributed among a few of the
florists here for forcing purposes.

During the fall of 1881 Mr. Pierson
received a bulb from a friend who was
living in Bermuda. He made a trip to
Bermuda in November of that year,
and it was due to this trip at this time

that the cultivation of the B?rmuda
lily was begun in a commercial way
in Bermuda. Recognizing its great
value, and also the well-known fact
that the bulbs were produced in the
greatest perfection when grown in a
soil and climate particularly adapted
to their nature, Mr. Pierson made ar-
rangements at once to undertake their
cultivation in Bermuda, and entered
into a partnership agreement with
General Russell Hastings for the culti-
vation of Lilium Harrisii in Bermuda.
The first bulbs offered by them for sale
in this country was in the summer of
1883. The bulbs sold in those days
would not be handled now, being what
are now known as 4-5's. All the stock
that could be obtained from the dif-
ferent gardens was secured, and the
cultivation of the bulbs was at once
begun on a large scale. The trade was
quick to discern the value of this lily,
and the supply was never equal to the
demand, owing to which fact the bulbs
brought high prices, making their cul-
tivation a very profitable industry.
This prosperous condition of the Ber-
muda lily business continued until
about 1894 or 1895. when the output
largely exceeded the demand, in conse-
quence of which prices dropped below
a profitable point. In 1896 the number
of bulbs grown amounted to upwards
of 4,000.000. Since that time the culti-
vation of the lily has been very largely
curtailed and prices have advanced

slightly each year.

The Bermudians soon found out that
there was money in growing the bulbs,
and one after another of the farmers
there began the cultivation of the lily,
adding constantly to the supply, until
almost the whole island was one lily
field, and until this industry had be-
come one of the main sources of reve-
nue in the islands.

Our illustration shows a field of
Lilium Harrisii growing in Bermuda.

H. A. B.

NOTES FROM HINSDALE.

In addition to roses and carnations
Harrisii lilies are a great specialty
with Messrs. Bassett & Washburn at
Hinsdale, 111. They have been so
fortunate as to have hut little, if any,
trouble with the Harrisii disease as
yet. and their loss this season from the
disease will not exceed 5 per cent.
And they have taken no special pre-
cautions. They will cut about 25,000
blooms for Easter. They have found
a larger percentage of diseased bulbs^
among their Japanese longiflorum
than among the Harrisii. They are
not at all satisfied with their experi-
ence with the Jap longiflorum, which
do not grow strong enough, and pro-
duce many less blooms to an equal
space.

They have several lots of sweet peas,
coming on and one batch will evidently
be in good bloom for Easter. They are:
planted in solid center beds.

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MARCH 24,

In one house was noted a lot of fine
young stock of the new chrysanthe-
mum, Mrs. O. P. Bassett. These are
being grown for the F. R. Pierson Co,,
Tarrytown, N. Y,, who are to introfiuce
it. It is a yellow sport from Mrs. H,
Robinson.

A house of Adiantum cuneatum that
has produced freely for years is no
longer giving satisfactory results. The
plants do not seem to start good
growtli again and the fronds produced
are small and without substance. They
think the trouI)le is due to the previous
close picking of fronds from the plants
and will this year throw out the old
stock and take a fresh start with new.

A house of smilax has been very
profitable this season. They have cut
four crops from the house during the
season and all has sold at good figures.

They are now using coal for fuel en-
tirely, having discarded crude oil alto-

gether. The increase in the price of
oil made the coal the most economical.
On the place there are seven boilers,
two of 150 horse power each, four of
lUO horse power each, and one of 75
horse power, making a total of 775
horse power. Heating is by steam.

Artesian water is used and it has
given perfect satisfaction except that
the small amount of lime it contains
sometimes spots foliage a little, espe-
cially the smilax.

Perfect apparatus for distributing
liquid manure is provided. Cow ma-
nure is used mainly.

An improvement that will be added
this season is a long shed in which soil
and manure can be stored.

In marketing their product Messrs.
Bassett & Washburn have noted a con-
tinued increase in the call for the high-
er grades of stock though prices have
I averaged more moderate.

THE EVOLUTION OF THE CAR-
NATION.

It is well once in a while to give a
backward glance, for thus we better
realize where we are at now. The cul-
tivation of the dianthus, of which our
present carnat.on is an oftsp.ing,
originating in the course of the evolu-
tion of this plant specialty, dates back
centuries, beyond the resources at our
command: it is shrouded in mystery.

To give an example of the evolution
of a plant specialty, I will name one
of more recent date, the dahlia. It is
only a century ago when the first
plants, a single red variety, w re
brought from Mexico to Spain, from
where it found its way to other parts
of Europe. And what has wrought
this wonderful change in that genus
of p'.ants? (^ulture only. I remember
so well when a boy running through
the meadows of my native valley, in
the black forest mountains of G?r-
many, hunting for early spring flow-
ers, one of them the common meadow
daisy (Bellis perennis). I delighted
in transplanting some of these single
blooming plants from the meadows in-
to the garden and watch the effect on
them. Invariably the second year they
generally developed into double flow-
ers. The blush color in some changed
to a deep pink, in others to a pure
■white, all the result of cultivation.

The dianthus, or common pink, un-
derwent the same changes, the cul-
tural treatment consisting first of all
in an improved mode of cultivation,
and next cross fertilization. The cross-
ing of the extremes in color, form and

haliit has wrought the changes in and
made our carnation of the present day.
An improved higher cultivation is and
will be the foundation of all improve-
ment. We may make crossings with
all possible care, giow seed, but lack
in a careful, judic.ous cultivation, and
the results will be a going backward,
a tendency toward primitive c:ndi-
tions and with a more rapid gait than
were our forward strides,

Under a common ordinary culture,
seed growing is a much easier matter
than under a high culture. All our im-
provements in color. s;z? an;i fljwer,
ever-b'ooming habit, st cng^r stem, in
fact all the requirements of the present
time, we have, so to speak, to wring
from nature itself. She is rath;r un-
willing, and often caTs a halt, as most
every grower of new varieties has evi-
dence in the imperfection or total ab-
sence of one or the other of the sex-
ual organs, lefusing to produc; s?ed,
and closing the only means of further
development. It is onl.v necessary to
call attention to the many thousands
of seedlings grown every year and
point to the very few that in the end
will show an improvement over ex-
isting varieties, to realize the task of
producing new ones. The tendency to
return to primitive naturalness is very
strong and any lack in cultural treat-
ment will promote it.

When we look back, when we con-
sult the history of this genus of plants,
as far as it is traceable, we are over-
whelmed with the wonderful changes,
evolutionary changes, that required
centuries to bring about. To all ap-
pearances, the color of the primitive
variety was a purplish pink, single
flower, often found yet among seed-

lings; and now look at the array of
color, and size and fo.m of boom.
The change in their habit is even more
remarkable: from their short time of
blooming, as yet sh.,wn in the garden
pink, they have developed into ever
bloomers. And I ask again, wliat has
wrought these changes? Culture only.

To come from these backward glan-
ces to the present: All the fundamen-
tal principles in the evolution of the
carnation that have been paramount
in the past are still so in th= p.es.nt,
and will be the same in the future. If
we lack in our improved mode of cul-
ture we will go backward; if we do
not further improve it, we will stand
still. It is not alone the originating
of improved new varieties wherein
progress is manifest, it is as much the
judicious mode of cultu.e to sustain
them. Nature may endow a new vari-
ety with a larger boom, a stronger
stem, and more freedom in blooming,
a point so much desired at present,
and if one thinks he can tiain such a
variety down to an oidinary culture
and retain all these qualities, he reck-
ons without mother nature. To cut
away two pounds of solid growth, con-
sisting of stem and blooms, from a va-
riety, with only the same allowance of
cultural care and nourisliment one
will give another variety to grow one
pound, is the same thing as when one
expects an equal amount of work from
a horse only half fed as from one that
receives its full quota.

What is culture but a judicious sup-
ply of all the lequirements a plant
needs for its fullest development? and
one of the foremost of these is the
supply of nourishment to the full ex-
tent that a plant is able to assimilate.
We can never expect a p ant to grow
and bloom to its fullest capacity when
the elements that enable it to do so
are not within its reach. It is amus-
ing to remember, when at the begin-
ning of the decade, new varieties and
larger, better blooms appeared, in-
credulous growers attiibuted it solely
to a high manuring. They did not
then admit a belter c.-ire had its share
also. But when the higher manuring
(we say now feedinel and better care
were improved upon, and became more
judiciously and advantageously ap-
plied and still better resu ts were ob-
tained, they woke up to tlie necessity
of following suit or stop growing car-
nations. And yet there is up to this
date some that cannot make up their
Blind to deviate from their mode of
cultivation of twenty years ago.

Our present stage of progress Is
not yet understood by many. They
cannot comprehend where we are at.
We arrive at phases incomprehensible
to many. Chief among these is the
scant production of suitable regulation
cuttings by some of the newer free
blooming varieties; even when the
production of flowers is not greater in
number it is certainly so in size of
stem and bloom. The young growth
matures earlier, assumes the formation
of buds at once, and the result is that

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681

many of these supposed regulation
cuttings will push out buds before they
have otherwise made any growth. But.
according to my experience, when
tliese Ijuds are removed, as soon as
there is any sign of them, and the cut-
ting is well rooted, it will break at the
lower joints, and make a bushy plant
in a short time. My impression is that
is only an indicat.on of free blooming
and should not be confounded with
varieties that are croppers.

We can hardly conjecture what the
future will hold for us. We will cer-
tainly not go backward, and w'e will
not stand still. Our course is forward
and onward. The growing of new va-
rieties has a fascination that will be
proof against any relaxation on that
line. The danger of any diversion lies
in the slow advancement of cultural
improvements. One of the boldest, and
to m.v impression the most far-reach-
irg scheme in this line, is the sub-
w.itering as recommended by Dr. Ar-
thur, of Purdue Universit.v. The more
I think about it the more favorably I
am impressed. It attacks the weakest
point of our system of cultivation, and
if predictions go for anything, it will
revolutionize carnation culture. The
greatest obstacle to all such improve-
ments is the cost, but when once fairly
tried and expectations are realized,
the cost becomes a secondary matter.
Our achievements of the past decade

as are to be found here, and to meet
with such a cordial reception from the
members of the firm. One cannot but
appreciate the hospitality which is so
freely shown and feel like saying "it
is good to be here."
Although a resident of Lafayette and

bench in one of Mr, Dorner's 125 ft.
houses and were photographed from
the east end. The readers of The Re-
view are doubtless more or less fami-
liar with this variety, but perhaps a
word or two here may not be amiss. It
is one of Dorner's seedlings from Day-

Bench of White Cloud.

Portion of a Bench of G. H. Crane.
NEW CARNATIONS AT DORNER'S, LA FAYETTE, IND.

are equal to the work of centuries be-
fore. We must not retard, our course
is forward and onward.

FRED DORNER.

NEW CARNATIONS AT DORNERS.

Those who have been fortunatj
enough to have had the privilege of
visiting the estab'.ishment of Fr d
Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind.,
will bear me out when I say that it ib
a rare treat to see such fine carnations

so able to visit this establishment at
any time, the writer feels that each
vis.t has been more pleasant and profit-
able than the preceding one. On a re-
cent visit I was so much impressed
with the vigorous growth of a berch
of White Cloud, and of G, H. Crane
that I decided they were a sight well
worth photographing. The necessary
permission was cheerfully granted and
the accompanying photographs are tha
results.
The White Clouds occupy a center

break. In growth it is similar to the
Daybreak type, though much heavier
and averages more blooms per plant.
It shows no tendency to crop, being
a free continuous bloomer. The flow-
ers are large, pure white, and support-
ed on rigid stems twenty-four or more
inches in length. The calyx is very
free from bursting. White Cloud is be-
ing introduced to the trade this y;ar.
and will undoubted y prove a money-
maker to the florist, as it is unquestion-
ably one of the best whites grown.

In connection with what has already
been said the writer wishes to call the
attention of the reader to the photo-
graph once more, observe if you w 11
how every inch of the bench space is
occupied by the plants, and bear in
mind that these plants are set one foot
apart each way. It is evident from
this, that the plant is a vigorous grow-
er when given the proper cultural con-
ditions,

G, H. Crane is another seedling of
Mr, Dorner's which bids fair to take
a prominent place in the list of scar-
let carnations. The flowers are large,
averaging about three inches in dia-
meter, calyx good, stems erect and
stiff, length fifteen to eighteen inches.
The plants are strong and vigorous,
the foliage being covered with a heavy
bloom, which gives them an unusua'ly
healthy appearance. At the recent ex-
hibit of the American Carnation So-
ciety this variety was awarded a certi-
ficate, scoring ninety-two points. It
will be introduced to the trade next
year.

Special attention is here called to
Mr. Dorner's system of supporting his

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MATiCH 24, 1898.

plants. The stringing tor the support

of the shoots and flowers is well shown

in the photographs, especially in plate

II. The inverted V shaped wire

netting supports which rest upon the

soil between the rows of plants are

not, however, quite so well shown in

the photograph, being obscured by the

foliage of the p'ants. This is by no

.■ means the most insignificant part, for

■J., they serve not only to keep the lower

foliage of the plant from contact with

the soil, and admit air, but also afford

- . an easy method of applying water to

the soil without wetting the foliage.

Not the least interesting feature

about the place at this time is Mr. Dor-
ner's seedling house, in which several
hundred varieties are being carefully
studied. Mention might also be made
of the propagating house, which is now
being pushed to its utmost, in order to
fill orders for rooted carnation cut-
tings. It is needless to say that every-
thing about the premises and green-
houses betokens thrift and cleanliness,
evidencing the fact that the firm of
Dorner & Sons Co. attend to the minor
details of their business as well as to
that of the larger ones.

WM. STUART.
Exp. Station, Lafayette, Ind.

Correction.

In my notes under this head of two
weeks ago, I remarked that to bring in
lilies and other plants just right for
Easter you would have to resort to
forcing, retarding and maneuvering.
Unfortunately it got into print to read
"manuring." Holy farmer, I trust those
that do me the honor to read my lines
will not think me guilty of using by in-
tent such a mis.-ipplied word. The word
maneuvering is just what I meant and
fills the bill exactly, while manuring is
both senseless and misleading as ap-
plied at this late date to any Easter
crop.5. Perhaps it was the editor's
fault, but the original sin lays at the
door of an old man whose feeble pen
wags in uncertain characters.

Azaleas.
Anything that can be said now about
Easter crops will be of little avail: still
to use that word once more, quite a
little maneuvering can and will be
done. The mild, beautiful and unprec-
edented weather that we have had
since the first of the mouth has upset
all calculations. Hyacinths are flower-
ing outside almost, and if they are
brought into the greenhouse by the
28th or 29th of this month they will be
in ample time. Azaleas have come
along much faster than we wished or
expected. This is particularly the
case with that well known sort, Ma-
dame Van der Cruyssen. We are re-
moving them to a cool, light cellar
and placing them so they can be care-
fully and properly watched for water-
ing and tissue paper thrown lightly
over them. You will notice that Van
der Cruyssen has far more flowers

than the plant can well develop with-
out being sadly crowded. When remov-
ing them to the cellar, or if you don't
have that convenience, beneath a
bench in n cool house, you can pick off
the flowers that are now expanded.
They never will be missed, there are
plenty more to come, and you will be
giving them a good chance to develop;
otherwise the open flowers may rot
and injui-e those to come. , .

Lilies Acacias.

The wonderful weather has brought
Harrisii lilies along a little previous,
but has also helped longiflorum to get
there In fine shape. I would not remove
any lilies to a very cool, shaded house
until the earliest buds are about to
open, then they can be as cool as yoa
like. With the glass shaded, ventilat-
ors open day and night, if possible,
and only enough fire heat to keep
dampness out, you can keep lilies, spi-
raeas, lilacs and other plants about
standing still. The beautiful Acacia
armata, of which there were fine plants
imported last fall, is with us a trifle
early, although kept very cool all win-
ter. They can be kept near the freez-
ing point, but should not be damp, or
their beautiful little globular flowers
will decay.

Hydrangeas.

If your hydrangeas are well ad-
vanced in bloom, two weeks In a cool
house will harden them up and help to
make them more satisfactory to the
purchasers. If you sell any of these
forced hydrangeas, it will be good for
your reputation if you will attach a
ticket to each, reading: "Please water
this plant every hour while awake."

Pansies.

The advice I gave some weeks ago
about lifting pansies from the bench
and putting half a dozen in a 6 or 7-
inch pan has turned out with me very
satisfactory, and they will be" attrac-
tive and sell well. Don't let the flow-
ers remain on a pansy plant; it does
not last long, so keep the flowers
pinched off till within ten days of
Easter; you will have more when you
need them.

Alternantheras.
It is a good time now to propagate
that high-colored little plant, the al-
ternanthera. If you have an abundance
of old plants, you can tear them to
pieces; every piece with the slightest
bit of root attached will make a plant.
But if you wintered them in flats,
propagated in August, you can now put
in the tops, and by the time they are
ready to pot off from the sand, it will
be time to have some hot-beds to re-
ceive them and the plants from the
flats. A hot-bed is the only place to
grow the alternanthera.

Tuberous Begonias.

It is now time to put your main lot
of tuberous-rooted begonias in flats in
a couple of inches of sand, or what I
prefer, an inch of sand on top and an
inch of rotted manure below. By the
middle of April they will be large
enough to pot, and a mild hot-bed is
the place for them. They will then
have six weeks to grow, and the last
two weeks the sash can be removed,
which makes the proper conditions to
prepare them for the flower bed.

Herbaceous Plants.

If you grow herbaceous plants and
your customers want any, dan't delay
planting after the ground is dry. Most
all our well-known plants of this kind
put up with very rough treatment, but
remember, when transplanted, when
they are almost dormant, or before
they have made a start, they will
scarcely feel the change at all. And
don't spare the labor to dig deep and
manure heavily. I have oceasion to
remove and give more room to several
hundred paeonias. The ground is
stirred one foot deep, and all the ma-
nure I can possibly work in, and the
paeonias will be planted four feet apart
each way. All herbaceous plants
should have this liberal treatment, not
all, of course, needing as much room.
We call these herbs perennial, which is
near enough, but they are far from be-
ing perennial as is an cak tree, and
every few years want lifting, dividing
and new earth and surroundings. If
not, they get exhausted and dwindle
away.

The perennial phlox is one of our
best herbaceous plants, although I am
sorry to say not of great use w'hen
cut, dropping the petals sadly. I have
been told by one of our best known and
widely respected florists that the
Frenchmen grow the phlox as a pot

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683

A Tile Bench.

plant, and sell great quantities during
tlie summer. The variety known as
•'The Pearl," a beautiful white of
rather dwarf and stout habit, is a good
one for the purpose. To get them
early, a clump could have been lifted
in the early winter and kept dormant
till February, then started in a little
heat, and any amount of cuttings pro-
cured. It is not yet too late. Put the
young growths in the sand; they will
root readily, and can be shifted as'
they need it, but must be often
pinched, to keep them from flowering
and make them bushy and shapely. In
,lune they would be in 4, 5 or 6-inch
pols, or as large as you want them to
grow. When they are compact plants,
stop pinching, and you will soon have
a handsome little plant, covered with
flowers. Any variety can be treated
thus, but Pearl is such a grand flower
;)nd so well known that it is a good one
with which to give this plan a test.
WM. SCOTT.

TILE BENCHES.

We present herewith a sketch of the
tile bench now largely used by Messrs.
Bassett & Washburn, at their large es-
tablishment in Hinsdale, 111. They are
so well pleased with this style of bench
that during the coming summer all of
their remaining old style benches will
be replaced with those of tile. They
find the first cost of the tile bench 25
per cent to 30 per cent greater than the
wooden bench, but a vast sight cheaper
in the end as well as giving much more
satisfactory results. While the drain-
age is perfect still the soil will not dry
out so completely as with the board
bottom bench. And benches that have
been in use three years (the average
life of a wooden bench here) are ap-
parently in as good condition as ever.
Mr. Bassett believes the benches will
last as long as the houses.

The benches rest on cedar posts
placed four feet apart. The cross
pieces are 2x4, and the stringers upon
which the tile rest are also 2x4. The
tile used are ,3-inch. The 2-inch would
be slightly preferable, but the .3-inch
cover so much more space for the same
amount of cost that they are much
more economical. On these benches

five inches of soil are placed, as the
drainage is so rapid this depth can be
safely used, and depth is considered
desirable where the drainage is such as
to warrant it. The tile are a trifle
over one foot long and three lengths
are used on a side bench, five lengths
being used on a center bench. Oc-
casionally a few of the tile are broken
in changing the soil, but this breakage
is so infrequent that the expense on
this account is insignificant. They
have already used some twelve car-
loads of tile (the common porous drain
tile) on their benches and would not
think of building any other style of
bench.

wide, I would suggest an arrr.ngenient
of benches and 2-inch heating pipes
as shown by Fig. 1, but a range of such
houses would not be economical, as
the cost would be considerably more
and the bench surface much less and
less convenient than if the houses
were made wider. I would suggest
his buildiug only two houses and mak-
ing them about seventeen and one-
quarter feet wide, with bench and heat-
ing pipes arranged as shown in Fig. 2.

For ihe heating of either lange, I
would advise hot water in 2-inch
wrought iron pipes as being the more
desirable and the more economical in
working, the arrangement of the
running pipes being clearly shown
in the cuts. The arrangement of
mains and their capacity cannot be
slated until it is decided as to the
make and style of boiler to be used,
and the exact location of same. I
would place the boiler at the north
end, opposite the center of the ends of
the houses and connect to a chimney-
having a hue 12x12 inches and about
lo feet high above the floor of the
liour-es. The boiler should have a
grate t^urface of not less than 5 square
feet, with its heating surface in pro-
portion. Whatever boiler you decide
upon using, be sure to procure one
in which all flues and inner parts are
readily accessible for cleaning pur-
poses. HhlNKY W. GIBBONS.

New York.

Heating.

HEATING.

I am about to build three green-
houses, each 12x100, for carnations.
Which will be the most economical
heating system, hot water or steam?
What boiler and how many horse
power? Size of pipe? Bottom or over-
head? What would be best arrange-
ment of benches? Houses are to be
connected, but the space under the
gutters will be open. Houses even
span, with brick walls. S. H. E. M.

In answer to S. H. E. M.'s enquiry,
should he decide to build the three
i'arnation houses only twelve feet

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (SILK OAK).

A subscriber asks from some one of
experience with these trees whether
they should be "stopped" or pinched
at any time of their growth, and adds
that he now has a lot which are 16 to
18 inches high and in 4-inch pots.

If they were sown in September they
would be about a foot high now and
would not need pinching. Those were
likely sown in March or April and per-
haps kept rather warm and grown
rather long. They are best pinched,
that is, just the top of the leading
shoot picked out, when they are 7 or
8 inches high. It depends a good deal

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MARCH 24, 1898.

on what you are going to do with these
plants. If for vase or ve.anda boxes
I would just pinch the top off at once.
It you intend to l<eep them over as a
decorative plant, cut off four or five
inches of the top and give them a lar-
ger pot and room to grow when they
maXe lateral growth. This grevillea
is a pretty useful tree when quite
small, but when large is coarse and not
worth room in the greenhouse.

W. S.

LYCHNIS SEMPERFLORENS
PLENISSIMA.

I send a photo of a few sprays of
Lychnis semperfloreus plenissima in a
small vase. The flowers were gath-
ered from little plants, divided into
single crowns in the second half of
January and not yet faii'ly established
at the time of writing (Feb. 22). On
older plants sprays are much longer
and more branchy. Our stock out
doors was nearly all disposed of in
fall and we had to divide the housed
plants to supply us with plants for an-
other season. When I wrote the ar-
ticle published in The Review (Feb.
101 we had no flowers on them, else I
would have furnished the print at that
time, but the fact that the weak, little
crowns are now again in flower is an-
other evidence of how persistently this
plant will send up flower stems and
how readily it responds to a little
care, though the same bench and soil
was used where the old plants had
flowered up to January, only a small
quantity of well decayed manure hav-
ing been added to the soil. In another
month when all the plants will have
gained their normal vigor, we may ex-
pect sprays twice the size of those
shown here and I would perhaps have
been able to furnish then a much bet-
ter picture, but the general appear-
ance and the size of the flower itself
would not be any different. As I was
requested to send in the photo at the
earliest possible date. I did not want
to wait until they were really at their
best: at some other time we may ba
able to furnish a better picture. K.

VIOLET NOTES.

It is to be supposed that all persons
•who grow violets to any extent are
exerting themselves now to hold them
in good shape for Easter; after that
they are practically valueless, anyway.

March, with us, has reversed the or-
der of her usual behavior, and we
liave come unceremoniously from our
cloudy, cold weather into such weath-
er as we ordinarily expect in late
spring. As a consequence we hnve had
to shade again heavily, and in addition
to that have had to run with the doors
and ventilators wide open; in fact,
have left them so quite a good many
nights, even though the thermometer
reached the freezing point about morn-
ing. However, this is the only way
possible to keep the plants blooming
MS they should till Easter; by this I
mean large, full blooms. Of the small

semi-double there will be no lack for
the balance of the season. Our flres
have been out for some time, and the
probability is that they will not have
to be started many more times, unless
we pay heavily for this spring weather
a little later.

There is one paint to be avoided at
this time of the year that does not
come so prominently into notice ear-
lier, and that is having the sun com?
out on the flowers when there is any
water standing on them: the resu't is
faded, worthless, bleached flowers. We
consider the best time to water, to
avoid this, is after the sun gets low in
the afternoon, and yet early enough so

that they are pretty well dried off by
dark. Of course, the houses which
have just been gone over for shipment
are where we do the heavy watering,
still all the houses require a great deal
now. with the evaporation that natur-
ally comes from the sun and wind with
the houses open.

The natural course, at this season of
the year, is for the plants to turn their
attention to making new growth and
runners, and if allowed to do so you
can bid good bye to flowers at once,
and for the season. For this reason
run as cool as is possible. Remove all
good runners for stock, if you have not
already worked up a sufficient supply,
and keep all the small and poor run-
ners trimmed off closely.

R. E. SHUPHELT.

OUR GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

No. 7

Every subscriber is requested to send
his photograph (cabinet sze preferred)
for use in our general introduction, but
please dn not send us pko'.os that must
be returned, as we have to cut them in
arranging the groups, and do not send
tintypes, as these are not avai'able. In
sending photos please be sure to write
your name and addre=s on the back.
204. Wm. Nicholson. Framingham,

Mass., President-elect American

Carnation Society.

205.
206.

207.

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209.

210.

211.

212.
213.
214.
21.5.
21G.

217.
21S.
219.
220.

221.

222
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224'.
225.

220.

22s.
229.
230.

231.

232.
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234.

236.
237.
238.

239.

R. Witterstaetter. Sedarasville. O.

J. M. Hunter, Supt. of Parks. Pat-
erson. N. J.

J. G. Hancock, Grand Hav^n,
Mich.

W. C. Rockwell, Bradford, Pa.

J. T. D. Fu mer, Sec'y Flor.sts'
Club. Des Moines, la.

John G. Esler. Saddle River, N. J.,
Secretary Florists' Hail Associ-
ation.

N. B. Stover, of Stover Floral Co.,
Grandville, Mich., President
Grand Rapids Florists' Club.

W. T. Bell. Franklin. Pa.

W. W. Tailby. Wellesley, Mass.

W. C. Krick. Brooklyn, N. Y.

J. J. Dean, Moneta, Cal.

Alexander Whittet, senior mem-
ber of the firm of Whittet & Co.,
Lowell, Mass.

Ansel H. Whitcomb. of A. Whit-
comb & Son, Lawrence, Kans.

H. W, Smith. Mittineague. Mass.,
proprietor of Pansy Dell.

Fred Rafferty, Hermosa Gardens,
Santa Ana, Cal.

W. G. Newell, foreman for W. L.
Morris, Des Moines, la.

H. D. Caldwell. Paris, III.

Mrs. C. A. Starr, Pine Bluffs. Aik.

Mrs. H. Rehder. Wilmington. N. C.

Jno. W. Furrow, Mgr. Furrow
Bros., Guthrie, Okla.

P. Vos. Oegstgeest. Holland, rep-
resentative in the U. S. of the
Holland Bulb Co.

E. T. Affleck. Jr.. Co-umbus, O.

A. A. Penn, Garfield Park, Indian-
apolis, Ind.

Wm. H. Hall, of Hall Bros., Osage,
la.

Walter S. Hall, of Hall B;-os.,
Osage, la.

H. D. Hemenway, Mass. Agricul-
tural College Greenhouses, Am-
herst, Mass.

R. F. Thornton, with Gesler ' &
Robbins. Gales'nirg. III.

Ed. Bradley. Manchester, O.

Lewis C. Dane. Graniteville, Mass.'

G. C. Vanderhoef, of the Holland
Bulb Co., Oegstgeest, Ho' land.

Jac. Kop, of the Holland Bulb Co..
Oegstgeest, Holland.

I. A. Barnes. El Paso. Tex.

F. W. Emery. Brookfield. Mo.
Mrs. Maud M. Briggs. El Paso,

Tex.
Edw. Winkler, with C. A. Gard-
ner. Wakefield. Mass.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

The executive committee of the So-
ciety of American Florists and Orna-
mental Horticulturists held its session
in Washington, D. C. on March 15th
and IBth. Many matters of importance
concerning the future policy of the so-
ciety and the management of its vari-
ous departments were taken up and
carefully discussed.

It is not the purpose of this com-
munication to give in detail all the
matters which occupied the commit-
tee's time, but merely to give briefly
the conclusions arrived at in some of
the matters of special interest to the

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MARCH 24, 1S9S.

society members and the trade in gen-
eral. The most radical departure from
the past policy of the society was the
adoption of resolutions establishing a
number of departments under the so-
ciety's management, calculated to se-
cure to members of the society direct
benefits which are likely to make
membership in the organization desii'-
able and necessary to every one iden-
titied with the florist's trade. These
departments are to be established un-
der the following titles; Department
of Credit Information, Purchasing De-
partment, Legislative Department, Ar-
bitration Department and Claims De-
partment. Each of these departments
is to be under a committee appointed
by the president, with the approval of
the society and the title, in each case,
indicates its work.

The duty of the committee on credits
will be to furnish information concern-
ing the business standing of persons
in the trade; said information to be
supplied to members of the society at
one dollar per annum and all other
applicants at five dollars per annum.
This committee was constituted to
consist of the secretary with Messrs.
H. B. Beatty and Adam Graham, and
was instructed to proceed at once to
secure necessary data for putting the
department in opnration.

It was decided that the Purchasing
Department should also begin work at
once to secure for members of the so-
ciety through co-operation and the
purchasing of large (^uantit-^s of ma-
terial, lower rates upon such sup-
plies as glass, iron pipe. coal. etc.
Messrs. E. M. Wood, W. W. Coles and
W. K. Harris were constituted the
committee.

The legislative committee will be
entrusted with the duty of watching
for and discouraging adverse legisla-
tion, either state or national, and en-
couraging such legislation as shall be
considered favorable to the trade. The
committee already acting for the New
York Florists' Club on similar work,
consisting of Messs. Patrick O'Mara,
J. N. ]\Iay and C. H. .\llen, were en-
dorsed and appointed to represent the
Society of American Florists in a sim-
ilar capacity.

The purpose of the Claim Depart-
ment is to act on behalf of the mem-
bers of the society, to look after the
adjustment of claims against transpor-
tation companies.

The arbitration committee will be
entrusted with the duty of helping
members to settle mutual differences
without recourse to law.

The two latter committees were not
constituted by the executive commit-
tee— the necessity for immediate ac-
tion not being apparent, but the com-
mittee will recommend to the society
at its meeting in August that they be
established — the secretary to be a
member, ex-ofticio, of the committee
in each of these departments.

In response to what seemed to be a
general demand for a revision of the

method of making awards at the trade
exhibitions, it was decided that the
past system of awarding certificates
should be discontinued and the com-
petitive features heretofore encouraged
elininated. The old lule in referT.ce
to the making of awards was replaced
by the following: "Judges shall ex-
amine all exhibits and make mention
of such as are, in their opinion, of spe-
cial value, and shall only award cer-
titicates to new plants, improved ap-
pliances, and approved florists' requi-
sites, not previously exhibited before
tins society." It was also voted that
all parties hereafter, who win awards
of value, shall qualify themselves as
members in good standing before re-
ceiving such awards.

All other matters relative to the
management of the trade exhibition
at Omaha was left to a committee con-
sisting of the president, vice-president
and secretary, who will visit Omaha
ea:'ly in May and make all necessary
arrangements towards securing a suc-
cessful convention in all its depart-
ments. Propositions looking to the
securing of a special train to travel
from some eastern centre to Omaha
and take up delegates at various points
en route, were also referred to the
s;aue committee.

The following subjects for discussion
at the sessions of the convention were
selected: The Ameiican Bulb Indus-
try (and, incidentally, the Lily disease;
its cause and its remedy), discussion
to be opened by Mv. M. G. Raines, of
the Department of Agriculture, Wash-
ington; Trade Exhibitions, their value
to the florist's trade, to be opened by
Ml. E. H. Cushman. Euclid, O.; The
! Influence of Public Parks. Grafted
Koses for growing under Glass, the
Effect of Improvement in Varieties
and of Improvement in Cultural Meth-
ods, were all selected as subjects to
be discussed, and to be assigned at a
later date to competent persons. How
to interest the retail trade in artistic
decorative work was a subject dis-
cussed at length, and a general invita-
tion will be sent out for a contribution
of photographs of such work, to be
shown at the exhibition hall in Oma-
ha.

The carnation, chrysanthemum and
dahlia societies will be invited to pro-
vide one essayist each on subjects con-
nected with their special work. It was
decided to offer the same number of
silver and bronze medals for compe-
tition at Omaha as was offered at
Providence last year, one of which will
be given to the best exhibit of Ameri-
can grown bulbs and the balance of the
schedule to be announced later.

The treasurer's report showed the
gratifying fact that there is a balance
of ?135 more in the treasury than at
a corresponding date last year.

On the committee table was a vase
of magnificent blooms of the rose Gol-
den Gate, grown and contributed by
Gude Brothers, of Washington.

W. J. STEWART, Secretary.

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the Review. And can you afford to
miss Mr. Dorner's Carnation Notes?
All must admit that no other contribu-
tions to the literature of the Divine
flower approaches them in value.

THE FLORISTS' MANUAL.

In this issue appear several articles
from the advance sheets of the Flor-
ists' Manual, now being written by
Mr. William Scott. This great work
will cover the whole field of commer-
cial floriculture, and will be an inval-
uable book of reference. It will be
published by the publishers of Thf
Florists' Review. Mr. Scott aims to
make his Florists' Manual the crown-
ing work of his career as a contributor
to the literature of the profession, and
all who have admired his past writ-
ings know what this means. We
shall from time to time publish in The
Review further extracts from the ad-
vance sheets of the Manual.

CINERARLAS.

[From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, bv
William Scott. J

What florists understand when we
speak of cinerarias are those which
have originated from C. cruenta. The
hardy species, although acceptable
plants for the herbaceous border,
where hardy, are not of much value lo
the florist. Since the introduction of
the cineraria, or rather since its com-
mon use as an ornamental plant in our
greenhouses, a wonderful improvement
has been made in size, color and form
of flower as well as in the habit of the
plant. They are of easy culture and it
may be said that any glass structure,
where it does not actually freeze, will
grow cinerarias. But like many other
of these soft wooded plants which can
be called "a cheap plant and easy to
raise" a slight mistake or neglect will
ruin the whole lot. A palm or an or-
chid will be much less liable to perma-
nent injury by neglect or mismanage-
ment, for what is a cineraria but an
abomination unless it has broad, stiff,
healthy leaves, and if it has those it
will be sure to have a handsome head
of flowers.

It is quite possible that some choice
varieties are still perpetuated by cut-
tings, as they commonly were years
ago, but that with the American grow-
er is never thought of, neither is it at
all necessary, for a fine strain is
readily produced from seed supplied
by our leading houses. Double varie-
ties were also a novelty a few years ago
and supposed to be a great acquisition,
but the cineraria, like some other flor-
ist's flowers, is not in the slightest de-
gree enhanced in beauty, either as an
individual flower or as a decorative
plant by its being double. It is simply
a monstrosity and the craze for the
double varieties has vanished.

If flowering plants are wanted by No-
vember and the holidays, you must sow
at end of May or early in June. Ex-
cept on private places this is not to be
recommended. For the commercial

florist they would not be very profit-
able for they are a troublesome plant
to carry through the hot months and
the bulk of your customers are not
ready for them till February. March
and .A.pril. It is well to make two sow-
ings, the first early in August, the lat-
ter the middle of September; the last
sown will usually come in right for
Easter. The seed is not so small but
what it can have a slight covering;
finely sifted leaf mould or sand will do,
and keep uniformly moist till the seeds
are up.

When they have made a small char-
acter leaf, transplant into a flat or 2-

Those that are summered over do
much the best in a pit or cold-frame,
but it should be deep enough so that
when ventilation from the raised
sashes is given it should pass over
their tops and not be playing too freely
on their soft leaves. Specimens can
be given an 8 or 9-inch pot, but the
commercial florist will find that a 6-
inch will flower them sufficiently well.
1 have seen some growers pinch out
the leading flower shoot to induce a
broader head of bloom. If grown cool
and light this is entirely unnecessary.
It is seldom that cinerarias are
troubled with thrips or red spider, but

inch pots. From this time on they
must be shifted on as they need it,
never by any means allowing them to
become stunted for want of larger
pots. After they leave a 3-inch pot the
soil should not be sifted. If it is a
little rough or lumpy so much the bet-
ter. I have seen hundreds of cinerari-
as in 4 and 5-inch pots die, not with a
slow death but suddenly droop and die,
and the cause was a close adhesive soil
through which the water did not pass
freely. They may not be a profitable
plant, but if worth growing at all will
surely pay to grow well. They must
have room to spread their leaves, and
until flowering time 40 degrees at night
will suit them better than a higher
temperature. You will often hear in-
structions given to "keep plants near
the glass;" in other words this means
light. They must have light, room to
spread out, a cool temperature, and al-
though a stagnant state of the soil is
fatal to them should never be allowed
to wilt from dryness or they will lose
some of their best leaves. After light,
air and a low temperature, the remain-
ing great object to watch in their suc-
cessful culture is never let a greenfly
be seen on them. Fumigate regularly
and faithfully.

a dusting of water in summer and fall
is beneficial to them.

HERBACEOUS CALCEOLARIAS.

[ From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual liy
William Scott. J

There are few more attractive and
showy greenhouse flowers than the cal-
ceolaria, and although useless as a cut
fiower it is of great value as a green-
house decorative plant, or as a window
plant, lasting fully as long as a cine-
raria and many other of our popular
flowers. There are several species,
both of the herbaceous and shrubby
sections, nearly all from the west coast
of South America and at a good eleva-
tion, for calceolarias dislike great heat
at any time of their growth.

Little attention is paid to the spe-
cies, the beautiful hybrids of the her-
baceous section being what we are
interested in. Seed can be obtained of
any reliable seedsman that will pro-
duce a great variety of beautiful
fiowers. Sow from June to end of Sep-
tember. If wanted in bloom by March
the earlier month is the t'me to sow,
but they are dilficult to have in bloom
that early; if sown in September they

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can be bloomed the following May, and
with less risk of failure than earlier.
The seed is most minute and for di-
rections about sowing refer to chapter
on that subject. Would say here that
it should never be covered, a piece of
glass over the seed pan being suffi-
cient.

When the little plants are large
enough to handle place them in pans
or pots an inch apart. When they are
near touching each other put into 3-
inch pote. By December they will be
large enough to go into 5-inch pots and

to grow, plenty of fresh air and a low
temperature. Bright sun coming sud-
denly in early spring is liable to burn
their leaves, so a temporary shade
should be provided, but not a perma-
nent one till they are near flowering
time.

Sail: A rather light loam, not chop-
ped or sifted too fine, with a fourth or
fifth of thoroughly rotted manure, will
gjow them well. If the soil is heavy
add sand to the manure. I am sure it
pays well when they are in the larger
pots, the 5-inch and upwards, to drain

NEW YORK.

Hjrfaaceous CakeDlaria.

I l-rom riie Florists' M.inu.ii. tn Wni. Scott.]

as they must be wintered cool they will
not need another shift till the first of
March, when they can go into their
flowering pots, a 7 or S-inch.

Calceolarias are not as often seen in
either the florists' windows or the pri-
vate garden as their great beauty
should warrant, and the reason is that
although they cannot be called a diffi-
cult plant to manage, they are easily
ruined by neglect or mismanagement,
'the following conditions if faithfully
observed will insure success.

Watering: At no time must they be
allowed to wilt for want of water, and
like the cineraria must never be over
watered or that will kill them: avoid
extremes both ways. No syringing is
needed.

Temperature: In the dull, dark days
of winter 40 degrees at night is plenty
warm enough. In Europe they are
largely grown in cold-frames. Here
that is not as practicable, but from
seed sowing till middle of November
a cold-frame is much the best for
them. Let them at all times be so
situated that they can have light, room

with a lew crocKs and a piece of green
moss.

Insects: They are seldom troubled
with any but the common greenfly, but
to those the calceolaria is a choice
morsel and too often a fine batch of
young plants is utterly ruined by them.
Don't wait till you see the fly, but
smoke mildly every week at least
without fail, and till they are taken to
the show-house should always have
tobacco stems strewn among the pots.
There is no feature in the cultivation
of the calceolaria so important as this;
never let aphis be seen on them.

The shrubby section of calceolaria is
used in Europe largely as a summer
flowering garden plant. The writer has
tried it here several times but always
with failure and that I believe is the
general verdict: our hot summer is the
obstacle. As a flowering plant for the
greenhouse they are not nearly
as ornamental as the herbaceous va-
rieties. The same cultural directions
will apply to them excepting that they
are usually propagated by cuttings,
which root readily in the fall in a cool,
shady frame.

The 'Wholesalers.

The less said about the market and
prices the better, this week. Lent has
gotten in its work with a vengeance,
and prices have been as low as any
time this winter, and as irregular as a
day in April. A fair indication of bus-
iness may be understood when I say
that Mr. John Raynor, the Beau Brum-
mel of the street, is wearing a blue
necktie. Next week, if trade continues,
they will go into mourning.

A continuance of warm weather has
riddled prices, and there are no set-
tled values. Shipments of roses are
daily increasing, with a falling off in
quality, which was most apparent in
Maids. Long Beauties are getting to
be a glut, and the price is correspond-
ingly low, some having been sold as
low as 5 cents and not higher than 15
cents.

Carnations are selling comparatively
well for the number received, fine
Scotts reaping the benefit, if any.

People who have smilax have the
best thing in the market at this writ-
ing, and the only thing that has ad-
vanced in price. Other lines are all at
a discount, and to quote prices would
be like figuring on May wheat and
cause my ostracism on the street from
now and henceforth. But brace up;
Easter will soon be here, then it will
be your turn again.

"The two Macs," MacDonald and Mc-
Manus. who are making a specialty of
orchids, among other varieties are
handling some specially fine flowers of
Cattleya Trianae and Mendellii.

Walter F. Sheridan is handling the
new white carnation. "Monarch,"
grown by F. W. Miles, Plainfield, N. .1.
If the price realized for these blooms
is an indication of its stability, it wjll
be the white carnation of the future.

Thorne & Co., Flushing, L. I., are
sending some grand Maids and Brides
to John Raynor. Mr. R. handles an
exceedingly fine line of goods and is
making goodly preparations for Easter.

James M. King handles the dark ma-
roon carnation. Meteor, grown by F.
R. Barrett, Highwood, N. J. The fiow-
ers are large and of exceptional color,
with stems 30 inches in length.

Millang & Co., in addition to their
cut flower department, will open an
annex for the handling of Easter
plants, which has proved very success-
ful in former years.

M. A. Hart, who recently moved into
more commodious quarters, finds that
increased facilities means increased
business. Mr. Hart handles a general
collection of cut flowers, roses and car-
nations being the leaders.

Seed'and Bulb Trade.

The exceptionally open winter has
transformed the seed stores into hives
of bees. The rush is unprecedented for
the time of year; one house alone is
five days behind with their orders, and
"they're still a-coniin'," As I write.

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Herbaceous Calceolaria.

[From TIk" Florists' Manual, by Wni. Scott. J

however, there are flurries of snow in
[he air, and it seems as if the order of
the "lion and the lamb" is about to be
reversed, but we are too far advanced
in the month to expect much more
winter, for, if you recollect, the ground
hog saw his shadow this year.

The spring bulb trade has been very
satisfactory so far, though prices have
been cut to low ebb. "The men on the
road," commercial travelers, I think
they call themselves, are sending in
some heavy orders, and are already
quoting prices on fall bulbs, which are
problematical at this early date. The
sale for dahlias is exceptionally heavy
and Japan stuff has moved very lively.
Other lines are quite up to the average.

The youngest firm in the trade,
Stumpp & Walter Co., feel much flat-
tered with their first season's business.
Mr. Henry Eike, the genial secretary of
the company, is kept busy drumming
up outside trade, and says the Craw
fertilized pot is a winner.

Suzuki & lida announce they have
moved to more commodious offices in
the Bowling Green building. No. 11
Broadway, and say the call for Japan
stock has been phenomenal.

H. H. Berger & Co. report that they
are getting an extraordinary number
of inquiries for Lilium longiflorum
bulbs. This commodity seems fair to
rival its first cousin, Lilium Hnrrisii,
in the future.

Clucas & Boddington Co., large hand-
lers of Asparagus Sprengerii, say that
the demand for plants has entirely ex-
hausted the supply of imported stock.
This variety is meeting with excep-
tional popularity in the retail stores.

when cut, and also as plants. They
report, also, heavy spring sales in all
lines.

'^'"arious Notes.
Mr. F. L. Atkins has disposed of his
interest in the American Bulb Co., and
will in future trade under his own
name. He was recently appointed sole
agent of the Societe Horticole Gan-
toise, of Belgium, and will handle be-
sides a general line of horticultural
stock. Mr. Atkins is an F. A. M. and
a thoroughly posted man in his line,
the florist's trade, and worthy of gen-
erous support. His address in future
will be Orange, N. J.

PHILADELPHIA.

Stock Prices.

Business both in plants and cut flow-
ers was quiet last week. A good many
palms were moved for Easter orders, es-
pecially of the larger sizes, and orders
are being booked for flowering plants
to be delivered early next month.
The price on most cut flowers has fal-
len, and much stock goes on the street
or fails to find a market at all. Beau-
ties bring from 50 cents a dozen for
very short stemmed flowers up to $4
and even $5 for a few specials: $1..50 to
$3 will buy nice blooms. Brides and
Maids are $4. $6. and a few specials, $S:
Meteors, $2 to $6; carnations, $1 to |3,
the bulk of the stock bringing $1.25 to
$1.50; valley, $2 to $4: callas, $10;
Easter lilies, $10 to $12; pansies, 25 to
50 cents; violets don't sell at all; mig-
nonette, $2 to $5; sweet peas, 75c to

Germantown Hort. Society.

The March meeting of the German-
town Horticultural Society on Mon-
day evening was well attended. The
society showed its progressive spirit
by accepting the committee's report
proposing to abandon the annual chry-
santhemum show, substituting special
exhibitions of the orchid, rose, carna-
tion, violet and plants, both flowering
and foliage, instead. The committee
was continued with instructions to
report a definite plan. This does not
mean that the society will discourage
chrysanthemum growing; far from it.
It simply means that the Queen of
Autumn will share honors with her sis-
ters instead of monopolizing public in-
terest. The principal exhibition will
probably be held as formerly in No-
vember.

It was moved by Mr. L. Le Boutillier
that the society institute a competition
for the best lawn and flower garden,
with prizes amounting to $200, the idea
being to attract the small property
holders to compete. A committee was
appointed to work up the plan.

Penn. Horticultural Society.

The following evening, Tuesday, saw
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci-
ety assembled to hear Mr. L. F. Ho-
mer's paper on "The Progress and De-
velopment of Ornamental Planting at
Cairnwood," where Mr. Homer is gar-
dener.

It was decided to continue the soci-
ety's representation in the State Board
of Agriculture. Edwin Lonsdale, who
has so ably filled that position in the
past, being continued as representa-
tive.

The Cinerarias for the Henry P.
Michell prize were exceedingly fine.
First went to John McGowan. garden-
er to Wm. Bayard, of Germantown;
second to J. McGregor, gardener to
Mrs. Thomas A. Scott, of Lansdowne.

Francois Supoit brought violets.
Princess of Wales, which is becoming
very popular. Luxonne, and also a new
variety. La France.

Roberts Le Boutillier's gardener,
Michael Punch, showed a fine specimen
Cymbidium Lowianum both here and
on the previous evening in German-
town. Additional interest is given Mi-.
Le Boutillier's orchids by the fact that
he has himself collected every p'ant
in his greenhouse.

Effect of tbe Tariff.

A good deal of discussion has lately
taken place on the exact effect of the
tariff on the price of imported bulbs
and plants, whether the grower or
consumer pays the duty. Theoretically
the consumer pays it. I am, however,
led to believe that this is only partly
true this season and that the extra
expense has been shared in many cas-
es. The price of one line of merchan-
dise, largely imported for thi.? mar-
ket, was started at about twenty-five
per cent advance over last season and

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the demand was so brisk that every-
thing loolved prosperous for a fort-
night, when suddenly things were dif-
ferent and prices went as low as last
season.

From many sources of information I
am inclined to believe that growers
hereabouts are a little disappointed
on the effect of the duty so far as bulbs
are concerned. They probably dis-
counted the good effect on general bus-
iness .a little too heavily, failing to al-
low sufficiently for the fact that this
class of stock is to a certain extent on
the back track now. Many growers
reason that the duty will prevent the
small growers importing their usual
supply; so the.v generously increase
their own orders to prevent a shortage.
It seems the small men didn't scare
worth a cent and the public wanted
bulb? most when they couldn't get
anything else.

Notes.
George Anderson has the record for
lilies. He bought 1,000; received 1,005;
two didn't come up; two were broken
in handling; he has 1,001 good p'.ar.ts.
Where did you get them, Mr. Ander-
son?

The failure of D. D. L. Farson wa.s
announced on Friday. This is sincere-
ly regretted not only on Mr. Farson's
account but also on that of Wm. Gib-
son, who worked so hard for his em-
ployer.

A lady on Chestnut street priced a
nice little bunch of Maids. "Six for
a quarter, ma'am," the vender said. As
she moved across the street he pursued
her. "Say. lady, eight for a quarter,"
he called. She shook her head. "I
guess you want 'em for nothing," the
disgusted fakir muttered.

J. W. Y.

CHICAGO.

The Market.
The maiket is exp?riencing many
ups and downs, and it is difficult to
say what the next day miy bring forth.
One day the demand will be brisk and
prices correspondingly stiff, and the
next day the weakness will be painful.
Shipping orders have, however, been
fairly steady, and this demand has
prevented any serious gluts, except in
violets and some bulb stock, thou^i
there have been many sales of lower-
grade stock at cut rates. On Tuesday
the quotations on tea roses ranged
from $2 to $4, with occasional sales of
extra select at ?5. Carnations of ordi-
nary varieties from ?1.2.5 to $1.7.5, with
*2 for extra good. Tulips and daffodils
from ?1 to $2: some of the extra qual-
ity going a little higher. The outlook
for a good supply at Easter is excel-
lent, and from the advance orders al-
ready placed the demand will be
strong enough to take it all. Unless
some unforeseen circumstances inter-
vene, the Easter trade of 1898 will be
a record-breaker. Certainly the pres-

BUFFALO.

Stock for Easter.

The remarkable mild weather with
many fine days has helped business
some and plants have sold freely, but
there has been no heavy business ex-
cept that associated with the dear de-
parted ones, and there has been quite
the average of that sad but lucrative
work. All guesses about crops being
on time have been confused and eon-

ent Lenten season has broken all pre-
vious records for good sales. May the
good work go on.

Various Items.

"Lilies and other bulbous flowers"
is the subject for discussion at the
meeting of the Florists' Club this
Thursday evening. The programme in-
cludes a paper on the Harrisii disease
by Mr. E. Buettner.

Mr. Louis Gresenz, with Bussett &
Washburn, was married last Tuesday,
The bride was Miss .lulia Reg. Con-
gratulations are in order.

"Welcome Spring" were the words
outlined in crocus flowers that greeted
visitors to Lincoln Park last Sunday.
Mr. Stromback is to be congratulated
on this bit of sentiment.

We learn from Mr. J. S. W-lson that
the report that one of his brothers
died on the way to Alaska was erro-
neous. We are pleased to be able to
correct the false report.

Carl A. Lundstrom, one of the old
landmarks in the trade, died last Sat-
urday of paralysis, aged 65 years. He
was born in Sweden, and has been in
America fourteen years, doing land-
scape work. The funeral took place
last Tuesday, the interment being in
Graceland. Many friends were in at-
tendance and the floral tokens were
numerous. Mr. Lundstrom left a \
widow and four grown sons, one of
W'hom is connected with Lincoln Park.

The wife of John C. Ure died last
week and was buried Sunday. D?ath
was caused by a cancer in the stom-
ach.

Recent visitors: R. L. Blair. Des
Moines, la.; Geo. Faber, Kankakee.
111.: F. Danzer, Columbus, O. ; Robt.
Craig and John Burton, Philadelphia,
Pa.

E. E. Peiser, of Kennicott Bros. Co..
has returned from his outing, and is
again in the harness. Larry Kelly has
returned from a visit to his grand-
parents in Milwaukee.

Mr. 0. P. Bassett, of Bassett & Wash-
burn, entertained Robert Craig and
John Burton, of Philadelphia, at his
home in Hinsdale last Tuesday.

A. L. Randall will remove from Dear-
born street to larger quarters at 4
Washington street the last of this week
and will bo in shape to handle his Eas-
ter trade at the new location.

Chas. H. Fisk has" removed to 169
Wabash avenue, where he has a very
neat basement store.

founded by the long spell of New 0;r
leans kind of temperature.

I ran around a little the other day
and got an idea of what there is in the
county. W. J. Palmer, in addition to
his fine cut of carnations and roses,
has a fine lot of bulbous stuff, lilies and
azaleas. He swears pretty loud about
the disease and has good cause to do
so. Joseph Rebstock has as usual a
very clean lot of lilies, azaleas, rhodo-
dendrons and smaller lots of other use-
ful stuff, John Pickleman, of French
street, has the banner lot of lilies. Out
of several thousand but a few hundred
will miss the mark. Several other calls
revealed a good assortment, which I
will report next week with others yet
to visit. For the past two or three
weeks there lias been far too many
daffies and tulips forced here; with
some firms who have them wasting
they have descended to the unhealthy
price of 25 cents a dozen. This is a
ridiculous price and it would have
been cheaper to feed the bulbs to the
pigs soon after paying duty on them.

There does not seem any surplus of
good flowers. Roses of phenomenal
quality arrive in town and splendid
carnations meet with a ready sale. I
notice again to-day that Dazzle, that
splendid scarlet that never receives a
great puff, is grand in stem, form and
color.

A Week for the Drimmers.

This has been a week long to be re-
membered by the writer. Drummers
have been here as thick as locusts in
Egypt and fairly covered the land.
They have come singly, in pairs and
in flocks. Very early in the week, in
fact the Sabbath day, arrived Dan Mc-
Rorie and Walter Mott. I accompanied
this pair to the Botanic Garden to pro-
tect the poor professor from being
killed with kindness. Each put on
their respective styles of amiability,
which was worth a little suffering to
witness, but the man from the banks
of the Delaware got the best of it. He
received an order for a trade packet
of Erysimum Perofskianum. Then
followed several from across the
sea, whose names I cannot either
write or pronounce. Then Mr.
Hutchison, representing Mr. Aug.
Rhotert. As the name implies,
this young man is not one of
those who belong to the land of black
and white cows, wooden shoes and
deep rich soil. He is a native of that
prosperous country, Australia, and
proud of it. When Mr. McH. keeps his
order book in his pocket he is very
interesting, and is well posted aboiit
the laws and institutions of his far
distant home. Then the old war horse.
John Barclay, stepped up and talked in
the interest of Messrs. Elliott & Son.

The last gentleman whohad anything
to sell was Mr. J. P. Ohmstede, who so-
licits orders for Mr. Kuyk. If there is
such an institution as Harvard Col-
lege in Holland. Mr. 0. must be a grad-
uate. He also looks to have passed

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View in the Store of Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia.

through a gymnasium and sanitarium.

We had a very pleasant talk about
azaleas, and Mr. Ohmstede confirmed
the good opinion I had formed of four
grand varieties, which it would be
worth while for some of your readers
to make a note of. They are: Mem-
oire de Louis Van Houtte, a very large,
double rose flower, easily kept back for
Easter; Prof. Wolters, a charming
pink of the finest habit, and the beau-
tiful combinations of Mme. Thibaut
pelargonium, but brighter; it makes
all the azaleas of that color look dull;
is about-the same time in flowering as
Van der Cruyssen; Edmund Vervaene,
a deep rose in color, the shade of Cart-
ledge carnation, very double and
makes a splendid bush; the other has a
name that would kill an ordinary
plant, and I cannot describe it. but
you can depend that it's a dandy, or
I would not have saved the name, and
here it is: Groshersog Griuz Ludwig
Von Hesse, which means "his majesty
was no hog." All four varieties are
grand, and w-e want a change. There
is too much Van der Cruyssen about,
even if it is a grand old sort.

However, the longest lane has a
turning and there is an oasis in
every desert, and the oasis came to
us in the shape of Mr. Elmer Smith,
of Adrian. Mich. What a treat a few
hours' visit from a man of that kind!
I put him on the car on his road to

see Mr. Cowell and trust ere now he
is in the bosom of his family, recuper-
ating from the complaint of the execu-
tive committee and Washington soci-
ety. W. S.

ROCHES! ER, N, Y.

The cut flower market is overstocked
in all lines. Trade has been very slug-
gish during the last two weeks and
there is little prospect of improve-
ment for the current week. Prices are
so variable that it is really impossible
to say anything about them. First-
class Maids and Brides have been sold
as low as $4 per hundred and the job
lots go even below this figure every
day.

Continuous warm and mostly bright
weather has caused the development
of an unusual amount of good flowers,
which are sent to market every day;
unfortunately the present demand is
rather limited and a large proportion
of the supply cannot be disposed of.

Several of our florists had decora-
tions for the spring openings in the dif-
ferent dry goods stores on hand during
the week; more of these are to follow
soon. These openings are looked upon
by a majority as a good thing for the
florists, occurring at a time when busi-
ness usually is rather slack, although
the proprietors of these concerns are
not inclined to lay out any more cash

on these occasions than is absolutely
necessary and are apt to hold the dec-
orator down to the lowest possible fig-
ures, but it is better to accept a small
profit in dull times than to get noth-
ing.

W. Mott, the popular representative
of H. A. Dreer Co.. Philadelphia, was
in town again. He has more friends in
this neighborhood apparently than
any other traveling agent who visits
this city, for he always manages to
book a goodly number of generous or-
ders before he is ready to leave us.

K.

BOSTON.

Trade Conditions.

The general report is that business
is very dull. The windows of the re-
tail florists are gay with azaleas, aca-
cias, hyacinths, tulips, etc. A fine dis-
play of the new carnation. Mrs. Thom-
as Lawson, in the window of Mr.
Thomas Galvin seemed to attract much
attention, judging by the crowds gath-
ering in front of his store. W. E.
Doyle's windows are always a center
of attraction, being invariably ar-
ranged with much taste, some orchids
being often used with telling effect.
M. H. Norton and James Delay are
making beautiful displays of flowering
and decorative plants, most effectively
arranged.

The wholesalers have to hustle to
dispose of the large stocks received,
as the cut is heavy at present, and
there is not much likelihood of better
prices till Easter.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the weekly exhibition of the Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society the
display was small but choice. Mr. W.
W. Lunt, of Hingham, showed for the
first time the new hybrid orchid, Lae-
lio-Cattleya, Mrs. John D. Long. The
cross is between Laelia elegans var.
Warnerii and Cattleya superba var.
splendens, and it was raised by Joseph
G. Lunt. It was awarded the society's
silver medal. The same gentleman
showed a nicely grown plant of Den-
drobium nobile var. Virginalis, a very
beautiful variety.

Mr. Edward Butler, gardener to Mrs.
Durant, showed a magnificent speci-
men of Dendrobium nobile over three
feet in diameter and two feet nine
inches high, and a mass of flowers. It
was estimated that there were 1,000
blooms, all open. He also displayed a
dozen vases of cut blooms of various
varieties of dendrobes. lycastes, La-
pageria rosa, etc., and was awarded
a gratuity.

H. T. Clinkaberry, gardener for C.
G. Roebling, Trenton, N. J., sent Epi-
Cattleya Guatemalense, a very rare
natural hybrid, but did not receive
mention, as the flowers had been dam-
aged in transit.

Mrs. P. D, Richards displayed a

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small collection of native plants, in-
cluding three varieties of sarracenias,
mosses, etc., and there was a number
of exhibits of vegetables.

Prof. E. A. Burt, of Middlebury Col-
lege, Vermont, delivered a very able
and interesting lecture on the resis-
tance of plants to parasitic fungi,
which was listened to with close at-
tention.

Various Items.

Mr. S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I.,
is about commencing the construction
of a half-dozen large new green-
houses.

Mr. A. Dimmock, representing F.
Sander & Co.. was a recent visitor.

Hilliard & Karlson, Exeter, N. H.,
are building two more new houses.

C. H. J.

JADOO.

This substitute for soil seems to be
still gaining in popularity and useful-
ness in England, as seen by the below
extract from the issue of the Tun-
bridge Wells Free Press for March 5,
1898. We have not space for the whole
article, but in addition to what was
seen at the famous nurseries of R.
Veitch & Son, there were similar fa-
vorable reports from Dr. Wallace, the
authority on lilies; Mr. Leonard
Brown, the honorary secretary of the
National Amateur Gardeners' Asso-
ciation; Mr. J. F. Alcock, of Berk-
hampsted, and several other commer-
cial growers.

JADOO FIBRE.

BetriK in Exeter a few weeks ago. unexpect-
ed opportunity offered itself for pretty fuU
enquiry into the nature and uses of jadoo.
We had often heard of the mysterious com-
pound, and knew something of the adyantages
which' were claimed for it: and having "al-
most by accident lighted upon the offices of
the Jadoo Company, we were al3le, by the
courtesy of its enthusiastic secretar>-, to see
for ourselves, in the nurseries of Messrs. R.
Veitch and Son, the truly marvelous results
of its use. But our first enquiry related to
the nature of Jadoo. and, there being really
nothing mysterious or secret about it, we im-
mediately learned that the l)asis of it Is peat-
moss, which is inpregnated with soot, bone-
meal, gypsum, and small quantities of phos-
phoric acid and potash, these plant-foods be-
ing used in such proportions as analysis and
experience have shown to be most suitable.
The ingredients are amalgamated by boiling,
and a scientific process of fermentation so
far fixes the chemical compound in the peat-
moss that is given off very slowlv and reg-
ularly, the root-action of any plant which is
cultivated in it enabling that plant to take
up just the amount it needs to induce its
highest state of perfection. So completely
is this the case that plants like mesembryan-
themums. which will grow almost on a rub-
bish heap, thrive In Jadoo, and are not in-
jured by the great amount of nourishment
placed at their disposal, while on the other
hand plants like chrysanthemums and roses,
which want abundance of rich food, thrive
equally well in it. From this explanation it
win be seen that Jadoo is not a manure, nor
Is any particle of manure used in its manu-
facture, but it is essentially a cleanly and
wholesome substitute for earth, and conse-
quently the very thing for amateur gardeners,
and. above all else, for indoor gardening.

The invention of Jadoo is entirely due to
the ingenuity and patient Investigation of
Col. Halford Thompson, a Fellow of the Royal
Horticultural Society, and one of the best-
known horticulturists in the West of. Eng-
land. His experiments have extended over
many years; ■ and at the present time his
greenhouses, conservatories, and gardens at
Teignmoiith are full of plants and trees grown
entirely in Jadoo, peaches and pears, grapes

a awberries having been especially ex-

pe, . Aed upon, while almost every kind of
sto\ and greenhouse plant has responded
with exceeding kindliness to the treatment.

■\Ve had not the opportunity of seeing these
particular experiments, but In the -extensive
nurseries of Messrs. R. Veitch and Son, at
Exeter, we did see two stove-houses which
were crowded with plants of many kinds
grown in Jadoo alone. They included all the
varieties of ornamental asparagus, very fine
plants of tuberous begonias (of which some so
grown have taken first prize at the Exeter
Show), crotons and dracaenas (which seemed
to be even richer than usual in color), sev-
eral sorts of bouvardias (of which a fine sin-
gle scarlet had been flowering continuously
for six months), primulas of various kinds,
orchids too numerous to make a note of,
palms and pandanus (the well-known Veitchii
among the latter), azaleas, camellias, and
perhaps fifty other varieties of plants, be-
sides hyacinths, iris, and other spring bulb=.

E. C. Ludwig made a fine display of
Brunners; they are the first ones to
appear in this market. L.

WASHINGTON.

Recently I took a run down to Alex-
andria and paid a visit to the establish-
ment of Mr. J. Louis Loose, who has a
model establishment there and on
quite an extensive scale. His method
of running the different departments
is worthy of emulation; of each de-
partment, palms, roses, carnations,
terns, bulbous stuff, etc.. he has an
experienced man in charge and respon-
sible for that department, there being
no manager or foreman, the place of
such a person being taken by himself.
The result is plainly seen on entering
the houses. One would judge the place
to be a private rather than a commer-
cial one with its cement walks, washed
pots and such thorough cleanliness.
With the exception of violets every-
thing is well grown. Mr. Loose has
determined to give up the cultivation
of violets, at least for the present.

It would be difficult to praise one
department more than another. The
carnations in their way were exceed-
ingly well grown, and the same might
be said of the palms, roses, etc. He
continues to grow the C. Testout, and
finds it quite a favorite with his trade,
also a bench of Saffron Yellow, which
he finds profitable.

Mr. Loose is an artist, as any one
visiting his beautiful store will tes-
tify. He has attracted more attention
to his show window than any other
store in the city. W. H. K.

PITTSBURG.

Three decorations of importance
took place last week. Randolph &
McClements had the Chamber of Com-
merce banquet for 200 guests, .-it the
Duquesne Club. Beauties, Brunners,
Harrisii and bougainvillea were used.

Gustav Ludwig had the decoration
for the Prest. Union banquet at the
Monongahela House.

The same evening Langhans & Co.
had a unique decoration ball en masque
at the Concordia Club. Clusters of
weird false faces were intertwined
with wild smilax, and festoons of lau-
rel embellished the walls and ceilings;
300 boutonnieres of pink roses were
used. Harrisii and red carnations in
vases were used as the table decora-
tions.

TITUSVILLE, PA.

Florist Bay on Friday distributed
1,000 choice chrysanthemum plants
among the pupils of the public schools.
It is Mr. Bay's intention to hold a
show next fall for the exhibition of
blossoms from the plants given out
as above stated and to award a num-
ber of prizes to the pupils who make
the best showing. Last year this pop-
ular florist gave away a large number
of the plants and at the show held at
the Main street school a very fine col-
lection of the flowers was exhibited.
The interest and rivalry displayed by
the contestants at that time will doubt-
less result in renewed efforts to excel
in the cultivation of the plants and a
better exhibition of flowers this sea-
son.— Titusville Herald, March 14.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTSgAND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.,

OFFICERS.

Prcs., Win. F. tlude. Washington, D. C: Vice-
Pres., .A. Donagluie. Omaha. Neb.; Sec. Wm. J.
Stewart, 67 Brointield St.. Boston, Mass.; Treas..
H. B. Beatty. Oil City, Pa. LZ i

NEXT MEETING.

I'he fourteenth annual con\entlon will be l.eld
at Omaha. Neb., .August Iti. 17. IS and 19. 1KI8.

The Trans-Mississippi and International E.\-
position will be held in Omaha. June to October,
I,NH8. F. W. T.AYLOK. Supt. of Horticuhire.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.— JohnKar-
sten is much encouraged by a steady
increase in patronage. His attractive
place, stocked with well grown stuff,
and his genial personality, merit recog-
nition.

ELMIRA, N. Y.— Grove P. Rawson
reports a heavy advance sale for violet
runners. His stock is in prime condi-
tion. The new mums also are taking
well. Hoffman Bros, are doing a rush-
ing business in decorations.

KED KOCK, FA.— Fire did ?30()
worth of damage to the greenhouses
of B. B. Sage, the florist, March 13.
No insurance.

Subscribers who are large
buyers of trade supplies and
who would like a larger in-
terest than the one provided
in our subscription offer are
requested to correspond with
us. Florists' Publishing Co.,
530 to 535 Caxton Building,
Chicago :::::::

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

693

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS,

A FIRST-CLASS MAN is now open to engagem. nt
■l\ fully competent in ever>' respect; expert grower (i
both plants and cut flowers; wants an opportunity to bet-
ter himself; no object to change unless there is an op-
portunity for him to show his abilities on a scale that will
make his ser\'ices worth at least S75 a month. Address
S. D., care Florists' Re\-iew, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class grower of
roses, carnations, violets, etc.; 12 years" experience
and can furnish best of references. Address Practical,
care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By experienced garden-
tO er: single. 25; in private place; understands care of
greenhouses, fruits, e\erything in general; best of refer-
ences: Califoniia preferred. Address P. Hanson, box
251, Maniaroneck, N. V.

W

ANTED — Young Ilorist for store and greenhouses.
H. F. Halle. 548 W. Madison st.. Chicago.

W

Neb.

ANTED— A good florist: will pay $2^ a month
and board; (ierman preferred. B. Haas, Omaha,

SITUATION WANTED- By practical, up to date
Ilorist and gardener: private or commercial place,
eastern and western experience; first-class references
from well known parlies. Address A. M., care Florists'
Re\iew.

FOR SALE — Greenhouses, on principal street in the
city. For particulars apply to J. H. Rebstock, ^84
Mam St., Buffalo, N. Y.

T\'^ ANTED— Two century plants; (Agave) variegated;
* * about 2 feet in height; state price wanted; must
be nice plants. Leo \\'ellenreiter. Dan\"ers, 111.

FOR SALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE-Well
stocked greenhouse plant; 6,000 sq. feet of glass;
bargain; terms to suit on account of owners poor
health. W. X., care Florists' Re\iew.

SITUATION WANTED— By Ai grower of roses
O and other cut flowers and plants, as working fore-
man: has held similar positions in Chicago; best of ref-
erences; disengaged April i. Address E. C, care
Florists' Review.

TX^ ANTED — Florist, immediately; wages $15 per
» ' month, board and wasliing; general work. L.
Cottle, 622 64th av.. Oak Park, 1 11.

SITUATION WANTED- By a tirst-class florist;
single, German. 36 years of age, with 20 years' expe-
rience in growing roses, carnations and general stock;
can furnish best of references. H. C, care of Florists"
Renew.

SITUATION WANTED- By florist, with life ex-
perience in growing: cut flowers and plants, as work-
ing foreman ; is holding a similar position at present ;
American Beauties a specialty; A i references. Near
Chicago preferred ; age 30 and married. Address W.
S., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION \y ANTED.— By practical florist as
O foreman. First-class rose grower, also cars, mums
\iolets and general stock. 15 years in this country; 5
years in one commercial place; S in another: 2 years in
present position. .State wages paid. Good references:
married. Address, B. C. care Florists* Renew.

SITUATION WANTED— By young man, iq. on
large private or small commercial place, where tho-
rough knowledge of bedding and landscape can be
learned; 3 years' mside commercial experience. A., 439
Bromhall Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or grower on
commercial place, unquestionble ability in all braches.
Reliable, industrious and capable of assuming entire
cliarge. Nixon H. Gano, care of Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By practical florist and
O gardener, commercial or private; No. 1 rose ^ower,
carnations and violets a specialty; good designer; age 3S;
best references- Address W. G-, 164 E. Main Street, Al-
liance, O.

T^OR SALE: I dwelling house, 2 ^eenhouses, 17 x 150
X newly built: well located and good home trade, on
St. car Une and near a city of 300,000 population. For
particulars address P. O., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By married man. as rose
grower or foreman: good grower of cut flowers and
general greenhouse plants; first-class references; state
wages. R. W., care of Flonsts' Renew.

SITUATION WAXTED-Byafirst-cIass all round
florist; good grower of roses, carnations, violets, and
mums, general stock, etc.; 16 years' experience. F. S.,
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- As foreman by an up to
date rose and cut flower grower; good manager and
hustler and can furnish best of references as to ability to
fill a first-class position. Am open for an engagement
at any time desired. Give full particulars when writing.
Grower, care Flonsts' Review.

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that

buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

OUR BLACK LIST PROTECTS THE TRADE

Collections Successfully Made Everywhere. Reports Furnished.
Reasonable Rates. Write for Information. ■^^^•)''fe'^''st^''a!r»i''gi*

National Florists^ Board of Trade, Incorporated

President ALVAN THOMAS

Vice-President CHAS. D. McDOUGALL

Secretary and Treasurer CORNELIUS S. LODER

271 Broadway -_ NEW YORK CITY.

QITUATIOX WANTED-By a thoroughly practical
O gardener and florist to take cliarge of pri\'ate or com-
mercial place where wages would be commensurate with
results; responsible references. Address A. M., care of
Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Bldg., N. Y. City.

WANTED — A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; inust thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By a gardener; (ierman.
^-5 31 years old; married; 16 years' experience in flowers,
fruits, vegetables, care of pleasure grounds, hothouses,
and landscape gardening; position in pri\ate park, cem-
etery, or gentleman's place in city or country; best of
recommendations. Address A. Dauni, 1S7 E. Chicago
avenue, Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED— By a florist and gardener;
single; 15 years' experience; who can grow carna-
tions, mums, \-iolets, roses, etc.; also vegetables under
glass; best of reference. Address A. H. Clark, I ans-
dale, Pa.

qiTUATION WANTED- Where first-class stock is
O grown; best of references from past and present em-
ployers; age 24. State wages, etc. W. D., care of W.
W. Cole, Staple Hill Rose Farm, Kokomo, Ind.

SITUATION WANTED — First-class cut-flower
grower; 12 years' experience; single; 2S years; extra
good rose grower; best of reference; wish employment at
once. Address, stating wages, A. M. Randall, 240
Wabash avenue, Chicago, 111.

For Sale. A Bargain.

Six Greenlionses. well stocked, nearly new. to-
gether with two tine dwelling houses, barns and
85 acres of land, consisting of all kinds of soil.
Six miles from Milwaukee. All buildings nearly
new. Nearly $700iJ insurance carried. The land
alone is wortli the price asked. Reason (or selling,
failing health. Audress or call

H. STAEPS, ELM GROVE, Wis.

For the Easter Season.

Azalea Indica, well set with luids. 40c, 60c, 75c,
$1.00 each.

Larger Plants, prices accordingly.
All fine Plants.
Spiraea Japonica. 25c each.
Hydranqeas. well set with blooms, 75c, $1.00. $1.50

each.
Lilies l.Harrisii), Tulips. Hyacinths, at low prices.

Fxceedingly
tine lot of.

PALMS.

Areca Lutescens— 4-inch, 2r»ci -j-inch, 50c; 6-inch
$1.00 each. Latania Borbonica— 4-inch. 20c. $16 per
100; 5-inch, 40c; ti-inch. 75c and $1.00; 7inch. $1.75
each. Phoenix— 5-inch. 40c; 0-inch, 75c each,
Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch. 40c; 5-inch, 75c; 6-inch,
$2.00 each. Kentia Forsteriana— 4-inch. 25c; 5-inch.
50c; 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch,
$20 per 100; 4-inch. $50 per lOU. Araucarias— 60c,
$1.00, $2.00 and up.

Fine specimen plants of the above in larger sizes
at low prices. Cash or satisfactory reference.
Special prices on Bedding Stuff.

JOHN BADER, Allegheny City, Pa.

L^nt; Distance 'I'hone ^72.

FOR SALE.

Estalilished florist business and greenhouses.
Fine stock of all plants and roses and carnations.
Everything in tirst-class condition. City water,
steam heat, etc. Pleasure and health resort of
5,i;h>0 people in Indiana. No competition. A big
bargain for some one if taken at once. One-third
cash, balance to suit purchaser. Speak quick.
Ad<lress MKXICl'. care Florists' Review.

Always Mention the....

Plorists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

The Weekly Florists* Review*

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

f^^l RUSSIAN VALLEY=

.*.-tAND ALL OTHER FALL BULBS

STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S

High Grade Seeds and Bulbs. mc

Write Right Now

It will |.av v(.u t.. write for |. rices cm liERMUDA, FRENCH, HOLLAND,
JAPAN, CHL\'1-SK and dtlu-r luilhs bflDrf ]ila( iiii,' yniir orders rlsrwliere.

50 Barclay Street, New York City. 5^

ULyi

^ ^(i'^5#

EaSTER !

^ Cattleyas. ^

^ Dendrobiums. ii

Laelias. ;

Cypripediums. H

Etc., Etc. ;.

CUT

EASTER !

AND

We are Practical Orchid Growers

and Expert Handlers ot Cut jgL. 2773

Orchid Flowers^'*-.'* 38lli St.

\MiifiimimiVmiiK

;| Lilies.

I Roses.

H Carnations,

I Violets.

Js Etc., Etc.

FANCY STOCK OF ALL KINDS.

IVIacDonald tc IVIclYlanus,

f'fwmfmf^t^mmmmm

50 W. 30th Street,
NEW YORK.

200 Hydrangeas.

Thos. Hogg and Otaksa, :i'j-!nch pots, nice
hiisliy plants. $■"> per UMJ. ;i(Mt Fuchsias, single
var., such as Black Prince, Mrs. Marshall. Earl of
Beaconsfield, Karl Holt and other good sorts;
2'4-inch pots, $'2.50 per KX). 3fH) Rose Gera-
niums, large leaf, 'i'^-iiich pots. $'i.oU per liHI.
Heliotropes, Mme. Bruant and others; X-im h
pots. $'J.:>(i ner lOi). Also, Salvia Clara Bed-
man, Otnonna Gracilis, Pilea, Vernon
Begonia; finest double Petunias, '.i-inch p.ii--.
J_*,.M! per mu. Double Petunia Pink Beauty,
4-inch pots. $5.00 per liHi. Hardy Perennial
Phlox, the Pearl, Miss Lingard, and other good
var., field grown. $5 per 100; rooted cuttings of
same, $2 per 100. Coreopsis, Harvest Moon, tield
grown, $.^ per 100. RudbecKia Golden Glow,
strong; :i-inch pots or fK-ld grown, $'» per HX). 1000
Geraniums, in best bedding var., single and
d.-uible; '2':-inch pots. $2.50 per 100; 1000 for $ir).
Alternantheras, P. Major, A. Rosea, 2-inch pots.
$2 per 100; pt-r UH.M>. $I.i; rooted cuttings of same,
50c per UX); 1000 $4. Cash with order or C. O. D.
Wanted in exchange 200 to 300 Mammoth Ver-
benas, young Roses, sucli as Hermosa, white
and pint: La France, Kalserin and other good var.,
or what have you to exchange,

C. G. NANZ, Owcnsboro, Ky.

VASE FOR THE CEMETERY.

PELARGONIUMS^^

A small surplus, fine plants from 3-in. pots,
of these kinds only: Mme. Thibaut,
Mme. G. Henri, Mme! Vibert, Mrs. Sandi-
ford and Pink Beauty. Our assortment,
in proportion to stock, 12c. each in any
ciiiantitv, while thev last.

W. T. BELL & SONS, Franldin, Pa.

'»' Clara Cemetery Vase

Patent applied for by Mrs. C. W. Pike.
V Ki'feptacle for riowers* long needed for the Cemetery.

Address all orders to

Bassett & Washburn,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

88 Wabash Avenue, - Chicago, III

The CLARA VASE for use at the Cemeterj' is a handsome
as well as one of the most useful articles ever placed on
^ the market. It is absolutely a new thing and takes the
place of all the old tin cans.bottles and various old truck
that are usually found in the cemetery for holding flow-
ers, and prove such a disgrace where everything else is
a beautiful and ornamental. It is composedof solid glass
i^ and stands about twelve inches high. The low^er end is
sharp- pointed so it can be imbedded about six inches in
the ground and stand firm. It will hold sufficient water
to keep the flowers fresh and sweet, and will accomnio-
Inte flowers with long as well as short stems. The vase
i~ i'dl shaped and the top has a diameter of about five
lib lies.

The vase is sold at a very low price and is within the
reach of all classes. It is verv strong and well made and
can not be broken by rough fiandliug.

Prices, delivered to railroad or express companies in
Chicago:

One Dozen, $3.50

Three Dozen, at 3,25

Five Dozen, at 3.00

.Samples sent on receipt of fifty cents (50c.) each.

These vases will retail in the market for from 50c to
75c each, thereby giving the dealer a profit of over one
hundred per ceut ou his investment.

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

695

600(1 Cbings

worthy of all Tlorists' notice.

W

ASPARAGUS SPRENQERII PLANTS.

; have left a few hundnnl 3 and 4 year old dormant roots from a large coa-
signment just received in splendid condition and offer tliem until sold:

3-year-old at -WOO per doz.. $35.00 per 100: 4-vear-old. *4.50 a doz., *35.00 a 100.

Asparagus Sprenfrcrii .Seed, $10.00 per inoo, $1.-j.t per 100.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. $10.00 per lOoO. $1.S.t per lin>.

CANNAS— New Italian Orchid Flowering.

.\uslrla.
Italia. . ..

DORMANT FIELD PIECES.

Double Pearl, ^-^^ in. bulbs.
Double Pearl, 3-4 in. bulb.s.

TUBEROSES.

KXKl.
.$-J,i.0O
. 35.00

. 5.00
. 2.50

100

$3.00

4.00

Doz.

$0..iO

GLADIOLUS.

Very fine. mi.\ed, large bulb.s .5.00 .60

Caladium EsculeiUum Elephants Ears, 4-6 in. bulbs 18.00 2.00

Caladium Esculentum Elephanis Ears, 5-7 in. bulbs 20.00 2.50

Caladium Esculentum Elephants Ears, 7-9 in. bulbs 35.00 4.00

Caladium Esculentum Elephants Ears. 9-11 in. bulbs 5,5.00 6 50

Lily of the Valley pips, from cold storage, u.seful either for

forcing or outside planting S.OO 1.00

Spirea Astilboides, strong clumps 33.00 4.00

PALM SEEDS— New and Fresh.

Cocos Weddeliana 5.0(1 .75

Geono'iia Gracilis 10.00 1.25

Latanla Borbonica. $20.00 per 100 lbs.; 30c per lb.

Get our prices on all kinds of Imported Bulbs, Seeds and Plants.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

501-503 W. 13th St., NEW YORK,

fTlff^fTl^^fTl"

^(r'^^s»^^^^j2*=^^j

Walter F. Sheridan

Wholesale Florist

39 West 28th Street

e^ e^ e^ ^ NeW Yorlc

Will have a full line of Roses^
Carnations, Lilies and Violets of
exceptional quality for Easter ^ ^
Prices on application.

'^P'dS^=='^£^^%.J22^^^'^^^a

a(r'^^s»=i'ii^^^js==^i^ m

Cleary & Co.

...PLANT AUCTIONEERS...

Send for Catalogues.

SALES EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY at 11:00 A. M.
60 VE5EY 5TREET, NEW YORK CITY.

Asparagus Plumosa Nana

iTRUEi.

10,000 plants in 2 inch pots. Will be readv to
deliver about May 1st and will be sold cheap. For
prices apply to

LEWIS ULLRICH, Tiffin, 0.,

Wholesale Cut Flower Grower.

FIRST-CLASS STOCK.

ROOTKD RUNNERS, C.A.MPBELL VIOLETS, 'iSc
per 100 WILL EXCHANGE some for Mane Louise,
fine clumps. $4.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, standard
varieties. In "i In. pots, S'.i.50 per 100; 3 In., $tO0 per
100; MAM.MOTH VERBENA. 2 in. pots, S'i.OO per
lUO; RuOTED CUTrlNG-i OF CARN.\TIONS. 10
varieties. $1.00 toSo.OOpenOO; COLEU.Sand ALTER-
NANTHERA. red and vellow, rooted cuttings. 75c
per 100; 2 In. pots, $2 00 per 100; BRIDE and
BRIDESMAID ROSE», 2 In., $2.50 per 100; 3 In..
$5.00 per 100. Let nie price your wants.

GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J.

SURPLUS STOCK

Dreer s single large flowering Petunia Trans-
planted .Seedlings, Ji.OO per 1000, 60c per 100.
Fuchsias, double and single, 3 in. pots, per 100. $1.00
Geranium, best varieties, 3 in. pots, per 100. . . 1.00
Feverfew, double white, 2'A in. pots, per 100.. 2.50

B. EGGERT,

CASH, PLEASE. New Britain, Ct.

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696

The Weekly Florists* Review*

MARCH 21. 1S9S.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending March 20th, 1898.

Am. Beauty, fancy, e\tra, long stem,

each '. 10c to 15c

Am. Beai]ty. extra, each ... 6c to Sc

Am. Beautv. culls and ordinary, per 100

.' ."iOto 4,00

Brides. 1st. per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Brides. 2d. per 100 7.5 to 1.50

Bridesmaids. 1st. per 100 2.00 to 4,00

Bridesmaids, 2d, per 100 75 to 1,.50

Brunners. 1st. per 100 10. 00 to 20.00

Brunners, 2nd, per 100 4,00 to 8.00

Meteors. 1st. per 100 2.00 to 4.00

Meteors, 2d. per IIX) .50 to 1.00

Testouts. 1st. per KKI 2.00to 4,00

Testouts, 2d. per 100 50 to 1..50

Morgans, 1st. per 100 2. 00 to 3.00

Morgans. 2d. per 100 .50 to 1,00

Cusms. 1st. per 1(K) 2.00 to 3.00

Cusins. 2d. per KKI .50 to 1.00

Perles. per 100 .50 to 2.00

Carnations, per IIH) 75 to J. 50

Carnations, lancv. per 100 2.00 to 3.00

\'alley, per KKI 50 to l.,50

Roman Hyacinths, per 100 75 to 1..50

Harrisii, per 100 3.00 to 5.00

Violets, per 100 10 to .30

Paper wtute Narcissus, per 100 2.00

Cattleyas. per lOO 20.00 to 30.00

Cvpripediums. per 100 8.00 to 10.00

Tulips, per 100 1..50 to 2.00

Von Sions. per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Smila.v.per 100 10. 00 to IH. 50

.\sparagus.per KKJ 50.00

Purple Lilac 75c per hunch

White Lilac 1.00 per bunch

Mignonette, fancy 2.00 to 4.(KI

ordinary 10c to 25c per bunch

Sweet Peas, per 12 bunches 1..50 to 2.00

.■\diantum 75 to 1.00

For special prices on fancy and -extra grade
stock, see our New Vork letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR-
KET.

The market has been uniformly dull, with
scarcely an exception during the entire past
week.

Carnations and smilax are stiU somewhat
short of demand — smilax especially so — being
scarce every day, while Saturday and Monday
are about the only days when the carnation
scarcity is felt to any extent.

Roses have been and are yet plenty,_not
merely plenty, but in over supply. Demand,
both shipping and local, is light, and in con-
sequence prices, at which the bulk of or-
dinary stock move, are lower than at any
time so far during Lent— (this season).

Things have been very uneventful — a sort of
monotonous drag, noticeable everywhere — with
only semi-occasional spurts.

Violets have sold quite readily at fair to
good prices.

Spring bulb stuff from southern shipping
points has come and sufliciently heavy to
cut some little figure, as street venders, to
some extent, have deserted roses for it.

Several large growers of Harrisii are back-
ward with their Easter stock, and in spite of
all efforts to force them, are afraid that they
will fail to make connections. The chances
favor a short market on them this Easter.

SUBSCRIBK for The Florists' Re-
view if you have not already done so,
and receive a certificate entitling you
to the earnings on one dollar's worth
of stock in the Florists' Publishing
Company.

WEST CHARLESTON, O.— Joseph
R. White, the nurseryman, committed
suicide March 13. No cause is assigned
for the act.

QERANIUns.— Grand Bedders and NVw. 40
var. tl.SO per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Alternanthera.—
P. Major and Yellow, fine little plants. Coteus.—
30 finest var.. Sage. Grandiflora and Bonfire. '2
best. Petunia. -Ruflled Giants. Slic per 100. $5.00
per 1000. Pansies.— Best, Giant and Bugnot in
bud, J6,00 per 1000. Small. 60c per 100. $3.00 per
lOOO; 100 rates by mail, 1000 rates by express,
any quantity. Send for my list.

Daniel K. Herr, = Lancaster, Pa.

'♦■ft.*?? .(»i^.(^-.« .i*>a.4«.-.,s: ;,*-,iv .(«.-F».(*-.-^ .(♦'^.^■^.'♦•.^.(^■.5j.(^ja.(^-;s .^-^ i^s .^JS.*-"S.<»".'

A.G.PRINCE&CO.

I

TELEPHONE v>

. .. Main e %
3208 3

Agents for...

Hinsdale Rose Co.

WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. .|

BUY VOIR FLOWERS DIRECT FROM THE GROWER

Large stock of Ruses, Carnations, Harrisii Lilies.
Cailas, and in fact all Cut Flowers for

EASTER. I

Sentl your urders in early so we may he able to ,t;ive you good stock. j^

W. A. IVIcFADDEN

Rs^t

osebank''

NEAVE BUILDING,

CINCINNATI.
Producers and Shippers

of every description of

High Class Floral Supplies.

Cattleva,

Orchids.

Dendrobiiim.

Quotations issued weekly, forwarded
on request.

Stock That Will Please You.

PADMATinMC la - 10- Pcits or rooted cuttings.
bAnnMIIUno .Mrs S. A. Nortbway. $1 per lOOj
Flora Hill. Mapledale, $b per 100; Daybreak, $15 per
1000; Lizzie McGowan. $12 per 1000; Rose Queen, SIO
per 1000. All the new ones at regular prices.
(2CDAUIIIUC in '-'s i"- rots. Heterantbe. S. A.
ULnHIIIUm J Nutt.La Favorite, $i5 per 1000; Mine.
Bruaut, JI. .vlplionse Rlcard. J.J. Harrison, Fleur
Poitevlne, S5 per 100; Frances Perliiiis, best double
pink, surprise, Duchesse de Malble, $4 per 100, our
selection S20 per lOUO; Rose, S-^^o per 100; Mine,
Sallerol, $2 per 100; Rooted Cuttings S, A, Nutt, $12
per 1000,

ARCDATIIM Tapis Blue cutting from flats, 60 cts.
HuLnHIUm per 100; 2 ln..$l,2,=> per 100; Dwarf
Beauty, 2 In., new, $2 per 100; yi.NCA VAR. i In.,
strong, $6 and $7 per 100; DRACAENA INDiyiS.\,
3 In., $8 per 100, strong; GENISTA RACEMOSA, 4
m., fine. $10 per 100; 1)EG(1NI.\ VERNON. 2 In., $25
per 1000; IlEl ioN I A VUl.C.\N, $3 per 100; HELIO-
TROPE, Jersey I'.eituty, rooted cuttings. 60 <ts. per
100; 2 In , $1.50 per 100; COLEUS KLONDYKE. .$1.20
per (loz, $6 per 100. 6 COLEUS KLONDYKE WITH
EVERT ORDER OF $5.00 AND OVER. Terms cash
or halt cash and h.alt C. O. D. Stock. A No. 1.

CARL HAGtNBllRGtR, West Mentor, Ohio."^

ALM

D

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ.L, SCHILLER, 404 E, 34, New York

f RAW'S FERTILIZED
V....FLOWER POTS

For growing and shipping plants. Send at once
for samples; no charge. If vou grow tomatoes or
pot plants you cannot afford to pass over this.

O V

V; (/) rt

These square pots economize space, giving mgre
room to the roots than the tapering round pots.

In setting out plants the pots are not removed.
Simply unlock the bottom flaps and turn them up
(see cut), allowing the roots to grow without check.

Address all orders to

STIMPP & WALTER CO.

50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK.

Cabbage

Plants.

EARIY JERSEY WAKEflELD, SI. 00 per 1000.

J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, I

MARCH 24. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review*

697

kiAib.LikiittAAi.C^AAitA.AL.L.AAitA.k.L.AAiy.L.kiAi

EASTER Flowers...
RIIY YOIIR FI.OWTIRS DIRE

BUY YOUR FLOWERS DIRECT FROM THE GROWER

BASSETT & WASHBURN

We have the following grown especially for the ■

Wholesale Growers of
and Dealers in Gut Flowers

...EASTER TRADE...

UADDI^II I II IF"^ 25,000 "t thf finest Harrisii Lilies, grown from 7 to g bulbs. We pack these
11 M 11 11 I O I i L-l I- 1 C- O jn iinxfs made for the purpose, holdins; loo Lilies each, and of such size that

their full length of stem is had. These lilies are all carefully chilled before
being shipped, and .we guarantee their safe arrival.

Ul W f^C TLjr \/AI I rV ^Ve offer J5,000 of the finest selected cold-storage Valley. Heavy
L.T ^r in E_ V M^L.I1^T .dark green foliage and large flower sjiikes. Price, $3.00 per lOO.

Lj A r r \JlJ IJ-.>S> Dcuble \'o.. Sii)n. 10,000 line large flowers. Price, $3.00 per too.

I ^ LI "O 20,000, consisting of La Reine, Yellow Prince, Cardinal, Murillo; Kaiserskroon, etc.

ASPARAGUS

SMI LAX

?_ 3,000 very tine, long strings. Price, 40c each.

Extra hca\v, $2.00 I'er do/en.

A RJI r D If* A M RC'AII'FIF^ Our Ikauties were never in better shape, and are com m_g in crop

TEA ROSES

with the finest flowers ever placed on the market. We have
50,000 plants to cut flowers from.

A large stock, such as Brides. 15ridesmaids, Meteors and Perles, all of our own growing.

^ADMATI^MC A limited quantity of Fancies, such as fubilee, Mrs. Bradt, Flora Hill, Triumph and
S^r^**'^^ ' lyyl^O extra fine Daybreak.

Rooted Cuttings J

We are booking orders now for the
following Rose and Carnation Cut-
tings to be filled in rotation. We
guarantee all cuttings to be in first-class condition in every
respect, and will be delivered as you want them

J Our flowers are all carefully chilled before ship-

< ping. We have the finest ice house in the Tvest.

* Write us for our price-list, which we issue every

( week, giving current prices of our goods,t^t^«^

...ROSES..

Brides

Bridesmaids .
Meteors

$1

50

Per lOO.

Do not write for other kinds
for we do not grow them

— We shall have abundance of nice

Plants later in the season.

SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW.

...CARNATIONS...

Per 100. Per 1,000.

Greenhouses and Residence,

HINSDALE. ILL,

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

I

■■^ Triumph $3 00 $25 OO

Daybreak ISO ^2 55

Wm. Scott 100 7 50

Harrison's White 2 00

Minnie Cook 1 50 ^2 59

Rose Queen 150 12 50

DaSSGLL CX TTdSrlUtlrn^ Lonq Distance •Phone Main 223. P

698

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

ASTER IS COMING

Be prepared for it.

Place your orders with us now to be sure to have them filled with first-class
stock. That's what we handle-.-tand at the right prices.

Growers,
Attention !

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED

If you arc consign-
ing to the Chicago
market, it will be

MONEY
IN

VOIR
POCKET

to correspond with
us before sending
elsewhere.

^ i|4 ^ ^ ^4>

51 Wabash Avenue,

Our
Easier
Price List

Will be ready
April 2

Send...
...For it

IT WILL BE SENT
FREE ON APPLI.
CATION.

k|^ ^^ *|^ 4^ ^^

OrilGAGO.

ROSES, (\R\MIONS, AND ALL kINDS
OF StASONAULL FLOWtRS IN STOCK

; WM. F. KASTINQ, ^•'°'"^"' '

I 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N. Y.
(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

H. L. SINDERBRICH CO.

Wholesale -jW^ ^ . .

iion ■» > Consignments

n

Solicited.

Commissi
Florists.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

waTuf sis CINCINNATI, OHIO.

HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs -J* -< 'J* J* v"* Our own make.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

C. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FIITE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists

1620 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo.
Surplus Stock Cheap.

= 500 Hydrangeaed Pa-
strong and stocky at

Phone 874.
P. 0. Box 103.

457 Milwaukee St.,
Milwaukee, Wif ,

niculata 4 years old, ^^..^..b ^ --

$10.00 per 100. 500 Cannas Austria, strong from
4 in. pots. $10.00 per 100; 500 Coleus Verschaf-
feltii. strong stocli plants from Sto in. pots
at $4.00 per 100.

EVENDEN: BROS.

Wllliamsport, Pa.

NEW DWARF

GAMNA

PRES. CLEVELAND.

The Greatest Perfection attained in
the Canna line as yet -/* v< A ^ J^

either foreign or native, and the largest
trusses and flowers of the whole Canna tribe,
of a rich, deep scarlet shade. Plants very-
dwarf as well as vigorous, producing more
flowers than any variety introduced yet. It
is without question the most ornamental plant
introduced for years. AVe are headquarters for
the genuine stock of it.

Strong Pot Plants at 50c each
$5.00 perdoz., $35.00 per 100
to the trade .^ .< ■.< J* .< .<

Denys Zirngiebel,

NEEDHAM, MASS.

GLADIOLUS BULBS.

Very fine, mixed. -.

Good, mixed

Isaac Buchanan .

Reine Blanche

Marie Lemoine (Orchid
marked) .

Si/e
. Nu. :

100
$(1-75
.65
1.2.1
1.00
1.25

.75
.60

1000
J.i.OlJ

4.. 50
10. 00

7.50
10.00

5.00
4.00

Cash>ith order. Reference R. G. Dun & Co.
JOHN FAY KFNNELl, Grower, Box 405,Rochester,M.Y.

MARCH 24, 1SD8.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

699

SEEDS
WIRE WORK

BULBS

BIY YOIR

SEND FOR

CATALOGUE

Easter Flowers, Etc.

ORCHIDS
HARRISII LILIES
CALLA LILIES
LILAC,.<BULB STOCK

Write For Price List.

FROM

FANCY ROSES
FANCY CARNATIONS
FANCY MIGNONETTE
FANCY VIOLETS

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson

SMILAX

WILD SMILAX
GALAX LEAVES

FULL LINE OF ALLjtf,"

Florists' Supplies

BLOOMING PLANTS

ASPARAGUS

FANCY COMMON FERNS

SABAL PALM LEAVES

45-47-49 Wabash Ave. Place orders Early

Chicago

^Wi'ywvywtfwwy^v^yv^^tfvWdvvVtV^t^WtVWtdWivyv^tW^^MWtfw^^Wiv^^tfwwvw^^vwk^^^^

EDWARD REID=

~-ik»)

~-ik^

Wholesale Florist

I always carry a large stock of the finest Cut Flowers
and aim to handle the best in the market. My California
Violets and Carnations are pronounced the finest in the
country, and my Roses can't be beat. Being close to all
railroads and express offices, enables me to fill out-of-town orders on the shortest
possible notice. Prices mailed on apphcation. Write, telephone or telegraph me.

1526 Ranstead Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.

^P,'M'W»*V.MMM,MWM*W,W'WWWWW>WJ'WM»WW^

N. DAMES

OF THE FIRM

VANDERHORST & DAMES,
BILB GROWERS,

HEAP FOR CASH^^^

Lisse-Heemstede,

Holland,

Rc.idy in April.

15,000 Carinas Irimi j-incli jHits at $4 per loo. the lot for S50.
Charles Henderson, Ikauty of Poitevine, Florence Vaughan, Egan-
dale, Ed. Mieg, Oriflaine, Queen Charlotte, etc. Ready April ist to
15th. 3000 Daybreak rooted cuttings, clean ann healthy, at Si per 100.

A. RASMUSSEN. Mew Albany, Ind.

is i»n his ntuiul-lri]) in .Anierica. Tn save tiniL' wu 1)l'c: to
.iddres-s all l<_-tli.Ts up till May i^th

Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE. 13 William
Street. New York.

Give us list of your wants and we will send you our best
quotations. '.)iir siiecialties arc :

Double Von Sion, Hyacinths and Tulips. Q^hl

Peacock's
Prize Winning

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Send for iSgS Illustrated Descrip-
ti\'e Wholesale Catalogue before
placing orders elsewhere.

When writinq advertisers mention Florists' Review.

w.

las

p. PEACOCK, ATCO, N

J.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

2''2-in. pots, named varieties, $25 per 1000.

250 Field-srfiwn \'inca \'ar., 4-in. pots. $10 per 100.

2(MHl Jk-^'<uiia \'ernon. 2'/2 and -t-in. pots, $4 per 100.

Booted Cutting's— Coleus, Ageratum, Salvia.

at tiottDMi priri"<,

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren Ohio.

700

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH 24, 1898.

CLEVELAND.

Lent still casts its shadow over the
florists of Cleveland, but for some
reason it does not seem to be a very
heavy one this year. Of caui-se, social
matters are practically at a standstill,
but ordinary matters, the home use of
flowers, transient trade and funerals
all combine to save us from ruinous
stagnation. In fact, while there are
flowers going to waste, there is noth-
ing that approaches a glut as yet, and
lower prices on everything hell) to
move it off in one way and another.
The funeral of one of the members of
the city council last Sunday also called
for a good deal of stock of various
kinds, the orders being pretty well
distributed among the various florists.

Messrs. Graham and Ciishman re-
turned from Washing'on last Friday,
where they had been in attendance at
the executive committee meeting.
Many matters of interest to the trade
were discussed. They also had a very
pleasant time socially in Washington,
und met many men of floricultural
wisdom from various eastern points.
Coming back, they visited Sehenley
Park, Pittsburg, and under the guid-
ance of Mr. Falconer, saw all that was
ta be seen — which is a great deal, ac-
cording to what we hear. The palms
and ferns of all sorts were very fine,
and a new feature in the form of a
house devoted solely to economic
plants gives promise of being a very
taking feature as soon as it has had
time enough to grow and develop.

Easter plants for the Easter display
■were coming along finely. Hydrangeas
in large sizes in quantity, big genistas
in good shape, cine. 'arias of all col-
ors, azaleas amd bulb stock were to
be seen in such quantities as must
make a wonderful exhibit at Easter
time.

Some further travel through various
greenhouses since the last report tends
to confirm the impi'essions in regard
to Easter stock received through for-
mer visits. Ever since then we have
been having steady, warm, sunny
weather, which has advanced stock
wonderfully, as well as having in rnany
cases wrought considerable improve-
ment in the quality. Many lilies 'that
formerly seemed late have a fair
chance now. On the other hand, some
azaleas are going to be very difficult
to hold, unless the weather should
change very much from what we have
been having. NEMO.

WASHINGTON. D. C. — Madame
Chatenay Kose, grown by the Ameri-
can Kose Co., distanced all competi-
tors and was used by Mr. Pflster at
the White House as the table decora-
tion for the banquet given by Presi-
dent McKinley to Prince Albert of
Pelgium. The rose as grown by this
firm would hardly be recognized as
the original Chatenay. In fact, it is
said to partake now of the character
of a sport.

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5«» Write for

"A Illustrated Catalogue

! L"" n"' !^ A ^W^^WF^ 21 Randolph St.,

g Wire Designs and WS^ ^m ruir\rt\

i Florists' Supplies % -. —^r-^ tOILAOU g

j HIGH GRADE |

j Cut Flowers.. 1

s Properly packed and promptly forwarded. =

= We heg to announce that the tirm of Winter & Glover has been dissolved. The M

^ above named will continue tlie business, and iiopes for a continuance of the s

" confidence of t lie trade. Our facilities for handling orders are unsurpassed, and =

^ we feel confident we can serve >ou with an\thingin our line to your entire ^

" satisfactii>n. ^

~ T7 A O'T'Th'D 's close at hand. Give us your order early, and you may g
s X2i/xi^ J. .dxV he sure it will be filled with choice stock. S

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CUT FLOWERS

AND PLANTS

for €a$tcr I

We shall handle an immense quantity of the
above, and take pleasure in drawing the atten-
tion of the florists of New York and vicinity to
the %3^TS\c.^*:*:*-*J^J^-^^-^-^-^-^-^<!^-^J^J*<^

Violets, Roses,

Our Specialties ^a-^^nations,

Smilax,Etc.

Write Early

for

Quotations

MILLANG&CO.

A^

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS

48 W. 29TH ST., NEW YORK

W

SMAUU
GREEN

Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry

Stems. Work up beautifully. Are

all the rage ^* ^ jt ji u* ^ ^ ^

Bo.\ of 500(1. 1'l.OO

Less quantity at St. 3.') per 1000

HARUAfN

Addrc
P.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Ai-tnazindv... *'-.00 per 100

Mr,s. Fisher. *r.00 per 1000 l.W per 100

Wm. Scott. 18.00 per 1000 1.10 per 100

Fishers, from pots for summer

flowerins 2.00 per 100

Sweet Alyssum.- -^0 per 100

Farquhar Violets .^00 per 1000

Lady Campbell -.. S.OO per 1000

CASH WITH ORDER.

FRANK W. POORE, - . Haverhill, Mass.

KBUStY

1150 Tremont Bldg.. Boston. Mass.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

. (.nlr

til order at 7r)c
per 100 of .-Mter-

nanthera, \ eri^ena^
Send lor wholesale list.

McCREA & COLE, Battle Creek, Mich.

MARCH 24, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

701

COTTBROSCo

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Long Distance Telephone a/,
Express 466

88 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO. ILL.

Rooms 22 and 23

Specialties: ^arnations,Vallcy, Violets

■ And All Other Flowers at Lowest Market Rates.

PRICE LIST.

Week of March 20, 1898.
Subject to Change Without Notice.

IralEE our Price List for Easter in coming

^^ issues of all trade papers. Book orders

early, as they are filled in rotation.

14*

p. and D. at Cost. Per 100

Meteors, e.vtra select $").00 to $6.00

Brides. Maids. extra select 4.00 to 6.00

Meteors, Bride, Maid, good average.. 3.00

Perles, extra select .3.00 to 4.00

Roses, our selection 2.00

Callas, Harrisii 7.00 to 10.00

Tulips, all kinds J.OO to 4,00

Klelim's Novelty Tulip (Pink) 3,00 to 4.00

Violets 75 to 1.00

Valley, our specialtj — the best 2,00 to 4.00

Smilax, scarce 15.00 to 20,00

Carnations, extra select 2,00

Carnations, good average stock l.,50to 2.00

Narcissus. Daffodils 2,00 to 3,00

Marguerites 50 to ,60

-Adiantuni. very scarce 1.25

.Asparagus per string. iiOc. to 65c,

Galax per 1000, $1,50 .20

Common Ferns per WOO. 2,00 ,25

Common Ferns 500 sold at 1000 rates.

Asparagus always on hand.
All flowers in season at lowest market rates.
Store open until 6:30 P, M, week days, until noon
Sundays and Holidays,

We always ship extra select or high. grade goods
unless otherwise ordered.

i?

4*

4?
4t

^It

HOR gASTER ORADE

HARRISII IN great numbers

Carnations a specialty, .^e control more Carnations than any other house
-...ui ••u..ivrii^ r 1 in the country, and can hll orders large or small.

HARRISII TO SUPPLY ALL

I \\\j cA tho Vi^llot/ \^ estern agents for E. G. Asmus' high-grade
Lliy Ol Uie Ydliey stock—best and : " '

most uniform grown.

HARRISII FOR everybody

Tialinc '" suit the taste of all flower buyers -Red, White, Yellow
IUIip<», .j^j Xijveltv.

ANY AMOUNT OF HARRISII

Special Line of BILB STOCK for Easter. Get your order booked.

Small and Large Orders Booked on all BULB STOCK.

JOBBERS IN ALL KINDS OF DESIRABLE..

....FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Order Any Kind of Carnation Cuttings. We will get them for you.

Write for Catalogue and Cut Flower Price List.

702

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

MARCH 24, ISOS.

•^!

• ■ ■•

BRIGHTON, MASS. *

fOR CARTER

Cut Strings, 10 Feet Long, 50 Cents

NEW CROP IS IN FINE CONDITION...-* ..-^JUST WHAT YOU NEED FOR EASTER DEC-
ORATING..-*.* SEND IN YOUR ORDERS, LARGE OR SMALL, AND THEY WILL BE ..•*.•».*
PROMPTLY FILLED AS OUR SUPPLY IS ABUNDANT.

10,000 STRINGS ON HAND

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms. Orchids. Sto\ e
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca=-
rias, Pandanus.

Ne«' Wliolesale Price List will he ready ^Lircli 2otIi.

SIEBRECHT & SON, ♦

New York Office. 409 Fifth Av.

New Rochelle.N.Y.

You will miss it

If vou do not stock up with that grand wliite
Plora Hill, at $5per lUO; $iO per UKJO. Portia,
Scott and McGowan. $1 per ItX); $$ per lOOO. HK),-
OOO readv. Send for list of novelties and other
standard sorts.

Wm. MURPHY,Sta.F, Cincinnati, O.

..ROOTED CITTINGS..

Sniilax IriMn Hats, strung. rtUt pur lot); $i,:i(l iht

10(10,

Verbenas, 18 varieties, 70c per lOO; $11 per 1000.
Vinca Major, $2.00 per 100.

Express paid, casli witli order

Bl

AVE YOU EVER TRIED.j^.^

LEMON OIL INSECTICIDE?

It is tlie Safest. Ctieajpest and Best Insecticide on tfie market. Destroys Scale. Apliis. .\nt.
etc. Grand te " " ' "'

Fl\, Bug, Mildew, Spid

gal,, $"2— to be largel> diluted witti wat

stimonials.

S.ild hy di

Price, M pt.. 2.'ic; pt., 40c; qt.,
alers vr sent on receipt of price.

7Sc; H gal.. $1.2.5;

CHAS. C. GARRETT & CO., Mfrs.. 113 S. Gay St„ Baltimore, Md.

E. H. SMITH,

Macomb, III.

I Hav.- Fin.- .'itocli ..I

Pears, Apples, Cherries,
Peaches, Quinces,
Small Fruits, Asparagus

.f.OtX) Sugars and iXorwavs. 10 to 14 It.

ii.iXM) Sugars and Norwa\ s. « to 10 ft.

n.im Elms, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14 ft.

l.lKIOSchwedler & Reitenljachii Maples. S to 12 ft.

:'.,oiiii Il,)rse Cliestnut and Purple Beech, ti to 9 ft.
iri.iMKi K\ergreens. all kinds and sizes.
lolliio .^lirubs. all kinds and e.xtra sixes.
■ji.iiiill California Privet, 2 to 4 ft.
lo.oiHi Roses, extra strong.

4.0U0 Rhododendrons and Azaleas, extra strong.

5.000 Climbing \'ines, extra strong.

I cater to park men. florists, cemeteries or any
other man that wants stock in car loads or less
.\ddress. STEPHEN CRANE,
Prop, of Norwich Nurseries. NORWICH, CONN.

1897

1897

Mammoth \erhena Seeds onh $1 00 per oz.

.\ster Seeds only 100 " "

Pansy Seeds ■ 100 " ■'

The Morris Floral Co.,

MORKIS. lUU.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HERBACSOUS Fi:Bi:iririAi.s.

A specialty of Iris. Phlox, Psonies. Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

Ihe Leading estatlished 1054

New England Nurservman. READING, MASS.

MARCH 24, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

703

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GNIG/\GO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QliOTATIONS.

Taking EtfL-ct Mar. -JJ, ISHX.
Subject to Change Without Wotice.
We are headquarters for CIT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary, ordinarv Stock per 100, 51.25—

Extra ; ■• 1.50-2.00

Beauties

long

meaiuni.
short

ROSES

per doz.,
per 100,

;i..iO-
2,00—

Brides..
Maids ..
Meteor .

1.00-
.1.00—
3.00—
3.00—

Perles...

2.00-

GREENS.

.\sparagus per string.

Ferns,

.Adiantuni per 100, .T-i- l.OO

Common Fancy per 1000, 2.00 —

Smilax extra lieavv. per doz l.-iO —

Galax per 100. 15c., per 1000, 1.25—

Smilax, (Wild ):

Parlor Brand per case.

Medium sized

Large sized

Fresh stock always on hand.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per 100

Mignonette per KjO, ]

Forget-me-not, per 100

Callas. per doz.,

Harrisii

Lilac, per bunch ]

Romans, \'alle,v perjlOO ;

Paper White Narcissus " ;

Violets

Tulips, Daffodils " '.

Freesia (extra select) ;

Dutch Hyacinths per doz.,

Pansies. per 100

Prices given are for good stock. Extra
and inferior quality will be charged accord!
value.

.AH Cither seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

00. -

3.75—
5.50—
s,00—

50—

00—

50-

00—

110—

00—

00—3,00

00—

eo— 1,00

00—
00-
60—
so-
Selected
ng to its

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted L uttiiigs ul Carnation. .McGowan. Silver
Spray. Win. Scott. Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen. Si per loo; S8 per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, $1.50 per 100;
Si^ per 1.000.

Verbena, Fuchias Heliotrope, .'\geratum
Dwarf, Salvia Splendens and Odorata, Feverfew,
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, L,oDea
Scandens. Soc per 100; SS per i.ooo.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si. 50 per
100; S12.5Q per 1,000.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasmmoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. S2 per loo.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners. Soc per 100; S7
per I.ooo. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major 4K-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100: SSo per 1,000.

C. LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Siatmn X Chicago.

1878

New Pkich List
for Sprinc; and
Summer. If you
have not received
It, send postal;

Horticultural imports
China. Japan, Australia

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established IST'' 220 Broadway, New York.

TERMS

In hne assortment, from 2'; inch
pots, S3. 00 per 100; S27.00 per 1,000.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

1898

will mail \ou list
and beautifully
illustrated
Descriptive Cat-
alogue.

xports from Europe,

ICO, etc.

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Before ordering your Dahlia Sttick, be sure
and send for my Catalogue.

TRADE ,1,:^-:;^ Z^j

MARK

i03

Novelties aiul staiulnds of the best quality and at the
lowest prices. Stock guaranteed true to name.
W. W. WIIiMOBE, Dahlia Specialist,
Box 382. DENVER, COLO.

Chrysanthemums.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Henderson, Montmort, I\'or^\ Eonnaffon, J. Jones,
Wanamaker, Perrin. Queen, etc., all S3, 00 per 1.00; 50c
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, $1.00 per
doz,; ?5.oo per 100. Order now. Cash please.

CHAS. L.

67 Merrimac St.,

MARSHALL,

Lowell, Mass.

GCRAINIUMS

That will please you and prices that will suit you.

S. A. Xutt, La Fa\'urite, Heteranthe. $2. 50 per lOo;
S20 per 1000; Beaute Poitevnie, Mary Hill, $i per 100 ;
Mme. Bruant, Frances Perkins, $$ Per 100. 10 varieties
Coleus, 4 varieties Carnations, 2 \'arieties Ageratum.
Prices upon application.

H. R. CARLTON, Willou^hby, 0.

• • H^A ^.^^ ^^-^ »_^ ^^^ • •

FINE HEALTHY
STOCK OF . .

Brides, Maids, Meteors and Morgans

-l-i to 354 in. pots. Ready for
delivery. Write for prices.

JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N.Y.

...ROSES...

.3(HX1 Beauties, 2', 3c

,500 Meteors, i'A 3c

mo Meteors, 3 5c

KKM Golden Gate, 3 4c

KKKJ Maman Cochet, 3 5c

500 White Maman Cochet, 3 lOc

i. LOUIS LOOSE, ffasiiingtm, D. C,

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

specialties: ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

704

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 24, 1S98.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Carnation Exhibitit of Club.

The Gi-aiul Rapids Florists' Club held
a carnation meeting at Crabb & Hun-
ter's. Previous to the meeting the
greenhouses were thoroughly inspect-
ed and much favorable comment made
on the quality of their violets, which
all declared were the finest they ever
saw and could not be improved on.
The rest of their stock was in keeping
with their violets.

This meeting marks an epoch in the
history of carnation growing in this
locality, for in it was inaugurated a
movement to improve the quality of
flowers, even at the expense of qu:in-
tity, and strive to secure a proper
price for this higher grade of flowers,
both in the local and shipping trade.
Henry Smith and George F. Crabb, the
committee appointed to secure exhibits
for the meeting, met with good suc-
cess, and the following firms helped to
materially advance the cause of the di-
vine flower: E. G. Hill, Richmond,
Ind., staged some immense blooms of
Flora Hill and Jubilee, also Painted
Lady, Psyche and their seedlings,
America and Scarlet Queen.

Fred Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette,
Ind., Gold Nugget, winner of the Cot-
tage Garden's silver cup, White Cloud
and immense blooms of Mrs. G. M.
Bradt.

Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.,
sent his dusky Empress in fine shape;
Dan'l B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., his fa-
mous Genesee; C. F. Baker, Udca, N.
Y., Red Jacket and Oneida: R. Witter-
staetter, Cincinnati, O., Evelina, queen
of the Chicago show; Geo. Hancock,
Grand Haven, Fire Fly and Gold Coin,
also a vase of mixed seedlings.

The local florists put up a fine dis-
play, which added much to the im-
portance of the meeting, as contrasts
and comparisons could be made with
the higher grades of flowers.

N. B. Stover Floral Co. staged fine
Spray and Scotts; Henry Smith
showed Flora Hill, Jubilee Armazin-
dy, Mrs. McBurney, Duhme and Morel-
lo; Alfred Hannah staged Flora Hill,
Scott, Jubilee and Dazzle; P. A. Chap-
man a vase of Victor.

Crabb and Hunter exhibited a vase
of mixed seedlines. including their
new pink, Irene, also Flora Hill, Jubi-
lee, Duhme, Lily Dean, Scott, Morello,
Mrs. McBurney, Dazz'e. Ivory and
Mayor Pingree.

Discussion.

The meeting was called to order by
Pres. N. B. Stover. James Hancock, of
Grand Haven, gave an interesting talk
of his experience with new carnations,
which, together with the discussion
which followed, drew out the follow-
ing conclusions:

In order to ascertain what varieties
will succeed best with you, it is neces-
sary to try a few of all; you will cer-
tainly find some with which you will

f Concluded page ~tW). i

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I Easter Flowers^- \
I For Easter. |

i Roses^ Carnations, Violets |

And all E3ulbous Stock.

i ALL HIGH GRADE AND SELECTED.

Special Attention Paid to Shipping Orders.

I M. A. HART,

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44 W. 29th Street, i
New York City. S

Che new VorH market florists flssccia
tion will open the season at Clinton mar
ket for the sale of Plants, march twenty
eidbth, at four a. m., and will open every
week day till further notice. «««««««

For Information

Address

A. D. ROSE

Secretary

y^

ANNOUNCEMENT

1 liavc hcL-n .i|i|Hiinted Sok- At;cnt in the United .States and Canada
for the Societe Horticole (iantoise, which is the lari^est establishment
of the kind in Belgium, thus enabling me to quote the lowest jirices
upon the highest grade of Azaleas, Palms, Rhododendrons, Arau-
carias, Bay Trees, etc. This lirm being already well known to tlie
Americen trade, needs no further introduction. Am also agent for
Brazilian Tonic Plant Food. Soliciting vour orders and cor-
resfiondence, I am, yours vcrv truly,

r. b. ATKINS, Orange, IN. J.

nAHl lA^ ■*""" 1'"^ tirowQ Pompon and

LfAlllLI^Oa large Hovverins Dahlia roots
of the finest varieties. 1000 Alba Imbricata
dwarf Dahlia. Best for early cutting when
Krown in pots. SS.OO per 100.
ni Anini 11^ Mme. Monneret. first size

"'-^*"'"'-'-'*^« bulbs, $5.00 per 1000; sec-
ond size, liloominj,MHin>s, -.T cents per 100: $2.i)0
per 1000. Cash with Order.

E. HAENTZE, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Roses.

Extra stnmg plants from 3
inch pots, $t) per 10(1; Perle,
Bride, Bridesmaid, Pink and
White La France. American
Beauty from 2]'2 inch pots, $H per KHl; Bridesmaid,
strong, 2% inch pots, St per llXt; \'erbenas, Mam-
moth Strain, 2 incli pots, $2.50 per 10*t; Swainsona
Alba, strong plants 4 inch pots, $l.2i> per doz;
Ismene Calatlnna Blooming Bulbs, $12.r)0 per 100.
J^unipers, Irish and Swedish, Rooted Cuttings.
Samples and prices on application. Address

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville. 111.

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

705

4*

Samuel S. Pennock,

Wholesale
FloristiR^ttj

It

American Beauties our specialty, with a cumplctc liiu- of utliL-r ruses, including Hybrids.

We handle all the best varieties of Carnations in iiuantities.

Fine \'iolets — double and single.

\'ai.i.ey tlie year round, also a large assortment of all other seasonable flowers.

t >ur shipping facilities are unsurpassed and our new style shipjjing box gives the best possible results.

LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5210.

1612, 1614 and (6t6 Ludlow Street,

4»

*It

I EASTER LILIES AND ALL OTHER BULB STOCK, |

•It
•It
•It
•It
*^

* PHILADELPHIA. *

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rUOWBR POTS

•*

Now is the time to get
your Spring supply.

n

■CC. POLLVORTM-,

Special Prices
Quantity or
Lots. ,* ^

on Large
Car Load

t^^ 9^^ t^^

4 Inch Saucers, per 100.

2M
2K
3

SAUCERS.

Planx or Fancy Saucers,

$0.50

7.5

1.00

Inch

PerlOOO

S3.50

4.00

3 in rose.. 4..^0

5.00

6.00

STANDARD POTS

Height and width inside.
PerlOOO

4Inch $ 7..50

a •■ 12.00

6 " 19..50

7 " 43.00

8 " 60.00

Per 100

9Inch $ 7.0O

10 •• S.7.5

12 '■ 18.00

15 " 40.00

17 " 60.00

1.25
2.00

9 Inch Saucers, per 100
10 •■

12 " " per doz

15 "
17 "

$2..50

.. 3.00

70

1..50

2.00

FERN DISHES.

(Earthenware.)

6 Inch Fern Dishes, per 100 $3.00

7 3.60

8 4.20

10 ' " 8.00

12 S.OO

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW GIANT EscHscHOLTziAS, 'Camations Chrysanthemums THF

BEST

"The Golden West,

50c pkt, $B oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, si.\ splendid varieties,
separate. $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
65c oz.; Calliopsis "California Sunbeams,"' $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity, .^pple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2.50 oz.; Ipomaea,
"Heavenly Blue," $1 oz., $12 lb.; Laurustinus
grandiflora, $1 oz.; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested," 50c oz.,$51b.; Nasturtium GoodVenture
Mi.\ture, 60c lb., 15 lbs. $S; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm), 40c per 100 seeds. $;i per 1000 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea., Cal.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

New and Standard Varieties.

(\m new Trade List will embrace the leading
*-' novelties of 1898 and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
.Address '^s^r^

I H. WEBER & SONS, Oak and, Md.

FOR
ALL

Florists

For Sale by
Seed Stores,

For I-Yee
Pamphlet,
write to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.
Louisville, Ky.

Evergreens ... the euzabeth nursery co.

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Dt^scriptive Catalogut; and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., PA.

ScRii for our C iitaloyiie

Large Trees, Shrubs, and "Vines. Privet and
Anipelopsis Veitchii by the 10,000. 50,000 Peach
Trees cheap.

THE ELIZABETH NIRSERY CO., ^

BUl^ABBTH, N. J

706

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

MARCH 24. 1898.

be successful, then discard the rest;
as soil, climatic differences, different
methods of cultivation, all enter into
the degree of success or failure at-
tained. A variety that will do well
■with one firm is or rather may be a
failure with another. Crabb & Hunter
are the only ones round Grand Rapids
who can make a success in growing
Ivory; with them the flowers are large,
with strong stem, and as free as Scott;
it is the white for them to grow.
Again, Chas. Chadwick has his best
success with McGowan, which variety
is now pretty well discarded, except a
stray batch here and there, grown
more for stocl;; than the flowers. The
Stover Floral Co. are apparently the
last remaining champions of the once
indispensable Silver Spray. In this
section, its days are numbered; we can
no longer grow it as of yore, or as
Stover grows it. Henry Smith grows
Lamborn extensively and well, and to
him it is his best white. His success
is so marked that others will try it
next winter. The chief objection is
its very weak neck. Paul Goebel ap-
parently has come nearest perfection
in cultural methods to the requirements
of Flora Hill. Alfred Hannah says he
has a white seedling that may not take
a back seat for any variety. He is,
however, very partial to Flora Hill and
will plant largely of that variety next
year.

Of the three new whites some
thought Genesee might prove the most
profitable, the flower being medium in
size and might produce flowers easier
and more abundantly than the others.
From the description of the Chicago
show, given by the committee, all were
inclined to favor White Cloud and Ev-
elina as the best up-to-date whites,
and all three will be given a thorough
trial; as will all the varieties exhibit-
ed, particularly Gold Nugget, it being
a better shade of yellow than Mayor
Jf ingree.

A vote of thanks is extended to
iVIessrs. Hill, Dorner, Swayne, Witter-
staetter. Baker, Long and Hancock for
their generous contributions to the
meeting.

It was decided that twenty-five cents
per dozen, the present prevailing pric=,
was too cheap at which to sell a higher
grade of flowers, and an effort will be
made to advance the price of certain
varieties to 50 and 75 cents per dozen
next winter, according to quality; fail-
ing to get that price, to make the
growing of such flowers pay, they will
be shipped to where better prices pre-
vail. The progress and evolution of
the high grade carnation was com-
pared to the chrysanthemum of five
years ago.

Banquet,

This most important meeting ever
held by the club was followed by the
usual banquet (a vote of thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. Crabb), and a continued
social discussion of the merits of the
various seedlings before breaking up.
GEO. F. CRABB.

Galax l>eaves

AND LEICOTHOE SPRAYS (Green)

roR CASTER

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE.

They are now too well known to need description,
m^K^ FOR USE WITH VIOLETS THE SMALL GREEN -^^^
1^9 LEAVES HAVE FOUND ENORMOUS DEMAND. ^^

G.AL.XX LE.AVES are to be seen at all the best FLORAL Decorations, particu-
larly at Funerals. Weddinj^s and }\irtifs.
For E.XSTER. and to supply the demand during the summer months. I have
placed a very large supph in Cold Storag.-. packed in original cases, and
can ship promptly. from Boston on order hy mail or wire.

PRICES

GALAX— Large or small

Case .A— 5000 Galax, assorted sizes and color

Case B— Same, with 200 Sprays, 17.00

Case D— SfKXI Large Bronze, $"i.00

Case E— .WOO Small Bronze. J5.0O

Order cases by letter, or larger quantities by thousands

either color, per thou-and. jl.OO; less than case. $1.2.i per thousand.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAVS-Per hundred. $1.00; per thousand. $S.O0.

Case 11— ."ilKXl Large Green. $5.00
Case I— .JOOO Small Green. $5.00
Case L— 500 Leucothoe Sprays, $5.00

Be explicit in shippng directions. Telegraph orders
save time. Large orders shipped direct from my Highlands Nursery in North Carolina, as long as cold
weather lasts. Wholesalers will supply, or address telegrams, letters and orders to

Cable Address.

"Kelmont Boston"

HARLAN P. KELSEY, llSOTremontBldg,, Boston. Mass.

riRST-CUSS

n

Flowers

IN ANV VARIETY AND
QIANTITY.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

A.L.

Telephone
1496

126 Dearborn St., Chica.g'o.

DON'T FORGET that we are at the old number.
Write for special quotations on large orders.

m

ANDALL

Wholesale Florist

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholes:ile Grower.^ of

CUT FL0WER5.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

^^7^. C. S7VYITH
(Ubolcsak
florist

40 South 16th street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONO OieTANCe 'PHONE 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to fill out-of-
town orders at short notice.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale riorist...

Tlie right kiml ct stock, packcil In t1ii> right way,
deli\erea at the right time, auU at tlie right pricea

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. l^iiNATiONS,...^^,^^^

\\ m. Sccitt. McGowan, Rose Queen. J1.25 per
100; ilO per 1000; ready now. Daybreak. Alber-
tinl. Jubilee. Delia Fox, Annie Lonsdale, and
the best varieties of Chrysanthemums, ready
March 20th. Cash with order.

THE L-ARGBST
SUPPUY nousB
IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application.
For the trade only,

60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

D. V. DANENHOWER,
S2nd and Woodland Ave., Philadelphia.

MARCH n. 1S9S

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

707

ilMMlMMiiiM'ft 1 1 1 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 1 f V>(iVi(«V^

Largest S;

Stock S:

of ^

TROPICAL I

PLANTS I

in ^

the §

_ West 5;

ESTABLISHED 1857.

GEO. WITTBOUD,

Tropical Plants

GROWER AND

IMPORTER

OF

■PHONE
L V

136

I7O8 North Halstcd Street, Cor, Aldinc Avenue,

CMIGAGO, ll>b.

The following is a list of our stock. It is in excellent condition, and we are confident that we can please you. both as to quality and value.

...PALMS...

Measurements taken from tup ui pot to tup of tallest leaf

V.ARIETIES; Pi?e

Pot.
.\reca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot 4-inc

.\reca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot 6 "

Areca Lutescens,

3 plants in pot 6 "

.■\reca Lutescens,

3 plants in pot S "

Cocos \Veddeliana. .

Kentia Belnioreana

Forsteriana . .

•i'A"
2'A"
4'""

5 "

6 "
. 4 •■

B

:• 8

Latania Borbonica 3

4

h

'• " 6

... . S

" " 10

Height
Inches.

1. 12-14

30-34

34-38

40-.W
12-1.1
7- SI
lli-ls
14-11)
2U-24
l.s-20
2IJ-24
2.S-3II

12-14
U-l(i
lN-20
IVJII
3n-3li
38-40

Character
Leaves.

8-10

S-12

4- (i

3- 4

4- 5
f>- H
3- 5

2- 3

3- 4

3- 4

4- «
1- 2

3- 4

4- .")

6
S-1-.

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Each.

$0.7.1

l.fW

2.50
.25

' . 51 1

.75

1.25

.50

.75

1 25

4 (K)

.15

.25

..50

.75

2. 50

5.00

leaf.

Do/.

Per 100

$;! till

$30.00

il oil

12.00

,30 Wl

3 Oil

1.511

3 HO

30.00

7 20

15.00

3.60

7.20

15 (10

4S 00

1.50

10.00

3.00

25.00

5.00

40.00

9 00

30 00

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Measurements taken from top i

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Pot.

Phcenix Reclinata 5-inch

B "

Canariensis .

Ipt
Height
Inches.
lS-20
22-24
26-30
18-20
22-2B
2B-30

Character
Leaves.

4- 5

4- 5

5-8

4- 5

5- 8
b-10

t leaf.

Each.

$0..50

.75

1.00

..50

.75

1.00

Doz.

$5.00
9.00

12.00
5.00
9.00

12.00

.FERNS.

Nephrolt-pis Exaltata, from 4-inch pots
'■ " " 5 '"

" Bostoniensis. " 5

.per doz. $1.50
2. 00
8 00

...MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

.'\sparagus Plumosiis Xmuis. frmn :;-iiich f
C.vperus .\lternifolius. from 4-inch puts

Ficus Elastica, 4-inch pots. 8 to 10 inches high, 4 to B lea\'es ..
5-inch pots, 14 to 18 inches high, 7 to 10 leaves . .
6-inch pots. 20 to 24 inches high. 10 to 12 leaves.

Pandanus U tills. 4 inch pots

5-inch pots, IB to 18 inches high

Selaginella Martensii, 3-inch pots

2-inch pots

per lOO $8.00
per doz. 1.00
3.00
5.00
9 00
3.00
5.00
per 100 6.00
4,00

Order Now, All orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash or acceptable references,

New Pelargoniums

The following new Pelargoniunis of very recent intro-
duction, will bnng this class of plants to the front with a
big: jump. True fionst or market tj-pe : compact habit,
large and attractive flowers, easy growers, free bloomers.
Dorothy, Countess, Tommy Dodd. Champion,
H.n. Stanley, Marie Mallet, strong plants, 2 S.-in.
pots, ready for 4-in., $2 per doz.; $10 per 100. 50 at 100
rate.

Just a few hundred left. Florists will make no
inistake in buying ttiese valuable varieties. These
are not to be compared with the cheap scrappy

plants g:enera]l\' sold. Ca'^Ii with order.

ROBERT SANDIFORD,

Mansfield, Ohio.

ALTERNANTHERAS

BEGONIAS

GERANIUMS

uANNAu 'l"^"*' ^' ^- P.^J'y- I" assortment

K. C. A. \ana, P.
.Major, R. Nana, 75c
per 100, $5perl,000.

Ill iarietv,2 inch, $2.00 per 100,
2;.2 inch, $2.50 per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2% inch,
$2.00 per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings, $1.00 per 100.

nicely started, Mme. Crozy. P. Mar-
tjuant, L. E. Bally. In as
30c per do/., $2.rX) per 100.

A. J. BAUDWIN, Newark, O

LARGE CAMELLIA PLANTS FOR SALE

Varieties: .Alba Plena, Finibriata, Candidissima.
Carnations, Victor Plants, from Pots. $4.00 per 100

Rooted Cuttings. 3.00
Clematis, fine assortment, 2-year old plants, $3.00
per doz. For Particulars and Prices, .Address ^

C. EISELE,

■JiTH ANo Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

IN

NAM ENTAL

^TRpfj^AND Deciduous .Evergreen, Hedging,
[Shrubs vines, Bulbs, Tubers, Etc.

NEW 1S98 CATALOGUE, 40 PAGES, PREK.

he. Wm H. Moon Co., morrisville, penna.

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Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose== — ■=

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR prices and particulars

Address LutHerflrmstrong,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS. MO.

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100,000

ROSES. . .

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^^^ cants. It "ill pay to examine
:^r it. 6o cre'-nhouses Goods
itJ/^^^ guaranteed to be first-quality
H^J Established 1850.

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Roots, Vines.
Seeds and Planet
F. & G. Tools. Send for Illustrated Cata-
ogue before purchasing. Plants. $1.00. $1.50.
$2.50 and up per 1000. We are members of the
American Association of Nurserymen, American
Dahlia Society, and two or three other national
societies.

A. L. & J. HAMPTON LEONARD,

lona, Glouc. Co.i N. J., Box 7.

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24 to 32
32 to 31)
3Hto42
42 to 4.S
4 to 5 feet

per 100. $20.00
40.00
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1.50
2.00
2.50
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..KENTIA FORSTERIANA..

.i-ilicll Pot. 4tn."> Lrnv.-s 21 t" 30 lilflie? high
B ■■ ■■ 4 tu 5 ■■ ;;iM..::c,

eacli. $1 00 ^

1 25 m

..COCOS WEDDELIANA..

1 Plant. 5-iiicli Pot. 24 inclies high eacli. $0.75

..LATANIA BORBONICA..

2"-,-iiich Pot. 3tn 4 Leaves per 100, $1.00 Per 1000, $35. (K)

2 •• ■' 4to5 ■■ ■• .'i.OO ■' 70.00

4 ■• •• 4to5 •■ •■ 20.00

6 •' " 5 to t) " l.S to 20 inches high and wide., .each, ,75

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plants arc in g

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are carrying in stock an immense quantity of Azaleas for Easter forcing; tlie
"I good condition and finely set wiih buds ; the varieties we offer are only tlie

rcial sorts. As these alants can be more safely shipped when in bud, we

impress the importance of^ early orders. We will not be responsible for injuries
arising from late shipments when the buds are developed.

Size in Diam. Per Doz. Per 100

5-in. pots, nice bushy crowns ... 10 to 13 $'>M $40.00

ti-in. ' •• 12 to 15 y.(Mj 70;(tO

...DECORATIVE PLANTS FOR EASTER.

We enumerate
Quarterly Wholesak

beliiw Miil\ such vnricti
Price List, issued March I'dh

1 bi/cs a^ arc cspLi_i;ill\ suited lur decorative purposes. Fur a lull line <A this clas^ of stock, see our

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5 (t. liigh, crown 15-ins. iiiiiiain.

B ft. ■■ ■' 3l)-ins.

t)'< ft. '• " 4'2-inf.

6.'; ft. •■ '■ l-^-in?.

7 ft. " " liO-iii^-

Pyramidal -Shaped Bays.

7 ft. fii?h,32-ins. diam. at liase. tapering tn

point 10.00

8 ft. higli, 3b-ins. dlam. at bas-e, tapering to

point 12.00

8 ft. high. 40-ins. diam. at base, tapering to

point 15.00

Conical or Pillar Bays.

Jt5-ins. diani. at l)ase. r2-ins. a
U-ins. " '■ 30-ins.

Standard or Tree-Shaped Box.

9 ft. high, 3(5-ins. diam. at l)ase, 12-in5. at top, 25.00
8 ft, " 54-ins. " '■ 30-ins. " 4U,00

7-in. pots, 20 to 2>^-ins, iii^li.w ith 12-111, crowns, 1.00

Pyramidal-Shaped Box.

9-in. pots, 32 to iiii'ins iii^h, ^.^-lll, diam. at

base, tapering to a point 2.50

Cibotium Schicdel.

Undoubtedly the finest of all Tree Ferns, and
wtlile it has a most delicate appearance, stands
better than any other. Posesses a grace found in
no other plant* and used extensively by eastern
decorators. Fine plants, 7-in. pots, $2.50 each,
8-in. pots, $3.50 each.

Arcca Lutescens.

Inch pots. Height,
b Very bushy 28 to 30 ins.

7 " ' ■• 32 to 36 ■■

8 " " 3fJto42 "

8 •■ ■' 42 to 48 "

9 Heavy single plants4S to 60 "

Each.
$1.00
1..50
2..50
3.00
6.00

Doz,
$12.00
l.H.OO
30.00
36.00

Coccs Wcddeliana

Inch pots. Heigiit. Per do/.
3 8 to 10 ins. $2..50

3 10 to 12 ■• 3.00

4 15 " 5.00

Per iOO.

$20.00

25.00

40.00

We also offer a limited number of specimen
plants inS-in. pots, 3 to 3!4 ft. high, with 8 to 9
leaves, $ti.00 each.

Kentia Belmoreana.

Hcighl

15 to 1-. i

24 to 30

30

32 to 30

36 to 42

42 to 48

48 to 54

54

7 feet

9 feet

Dozen

$ 6.00

21.00

24.00

27.00

Each,

s, $ 0.5C

1.75

2,00

2.25

4.00

5.00

7.. 50

10.00

J35.0O to $50.00

75.00 to 100.00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

4-in. pots. 4 to 5 leaves, an excellent lot of excep-
tional value, 53 per doz,; S25 per 100; $225 per 1000.

5-in. pots, 5 to61ea\'es, iS to 24-in. high. We have an
immense stock of this fine size for retailing, $5 per
doz.; ?4o per loo.

6-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, iS to 20-ins. high, $q per
doz.; $75 per 100.

7-in. pots, 6 leaves, 24-ins. high, $12 per doz.; Sioo
per IOO.

Kentia Bcln^orcana— Made-up Plants.

in. pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 30
ins. high, others about IS ins. high, $3.50 each,
in. pots, 4 plants in a pot, renter plant about 36
ins. high, others about 20 ins. high, $5.00 each.
9-iii. pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 4
feet high, others about 2 feet high, $10.00 each.

Kentia Forsteriana.

Height.
30 to 36 ins.
36 '■
42 "
48 ■■
52 "
60 "
6 feel
6 ■■
7 to 8 •■
10 "

Each.
$1..50
2.00
3.50
6.00
7..50
10.00
25.00
(35 to $50.00
35 to .50.00
75 to 100.00

Dozen
$18.00
24.00

Kentia Forsteriana— Made-up Plants.

8-in. pots, 3 plants of equal height, from 36 to 42

incfies high in a pot, $3.50 each.
10-in. pots, 4 plants in pot, center plant 5 feet high.

others 2 feet high, $10.00 each.
12-in. pots, 5 plants in pot, center plant 6 feet high,

others ■2'4 feet high, $25.00 each.

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HIKOTEEM

Jit costs •* cents for each 600 feet of
-■? floor space ?-

, ,_ DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE ,
Jf PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-^
nr USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR
' '^ OUT- 200 LBS. or TOBACCO ID ONE PINT or DIKOIKN
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When Writing Advertisers.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN '
CILTIVATION

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 ,000. Rooted

Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $50 per 10,000

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country.

SEND FOR CIRCILAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed UiSht and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL

purchased fruiii .Shcrilf, Receiver, and Asiitrnee tales, at
less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings, Hose,
Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers
and Engines. Rope. Liglit Wrouglit Iron Pipe, Glass,
Sash, and tli'.msands of ntlier articles, fur sale by

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

Largest Mai! Order Depot for New and Second-Hand

Material in the World.

W. 35TH &. IRON STS., CHICAGO.

Write for our free dlustrated catalogues.

THE REGAN
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MARCH 24, 189S.

UTICA, N. Y.

When Fred C. Baker sent his two
"Indians" flying across the country to
Chicago in .response to an urgent mes-
sage from a pushing agent he supposed
they were to be placed on private
view, perhaps for "gentlemen only,"
but instead they were exposed to the
critical gaze of the carnation experts,
and in consequence of not being
pruned for exhibition failed to score.
So Red Jacket, with its sweet and
lovely consort Oneida, instead of con-
veying a favorable impression as they
do in their habitat, were given the
cold hand, which, however, will doubt-
less become warmer as their merits
and qualities are better known. From
my observation made at this time both
are right up to date, and should prove
profitable investments, and yet they
may do no better elsewhere than many
of their predecessors that have been
launched upon the trade with a greater
flourish of trumpets.

There never will be entire success
until the soil accompanies the plants;
there's everything in the soil. Bouton
d'Or has been in crop all winter; it's
a splendid thing. These three varie-
ties are in heavy crop for Easter.

Roses are in capital shape. I no-
tired in one house of Bridesmaid,
where a steam pipe ran overhead half
the length of the house, the plants
were much freer and were yielding
more blooms. Plants were all put in
at same date and of equal strength,
which reasons that circulation of heat
overhead is appreciated.

Mr. Baker is an enthusiast on ferns,
and considers Nephrolepis cordata
compacta the finest of the species for
the retailer.

C. F. Seitzer is throwing out part of
his elegant Campbells to make room
for spring stock. He has a fine lot
of carnation. Flora Hill, and a beauti-
ful stock of Zonale geraniums.

W. M.

A ST. PATRICK'S DAY VISITOR.

The "agent" of Messrs. Ellis & Poll-
worth, Milwaukee, called on us March
17, and was very appropriately attired
in a green suit. But his request to
"hang me up" surprised us. "Our
Agent" is the title of the catalogue of
this enterprising firm, and the an-
nouncement on the green cover that
"it speaks for itself" is borne out by
the contents. The many fine half
tone engravings giving accurate views
of the stock in their greenhouses are
admirable, and the forty-eight pages of
descriptive matter are all well illus-
trated. Apparently nothing in the way
of florists' supplies has been omitted
from the book, and "Our Agent" ought
to send in many good orders.

SUBSCRIBERS are reminded that
they will enhance the earning power of
their certificates by buying their trade
supplies of the advertisers in The Flor-
ists' Review. Buy to best advantage
always, but other things being equal
give the preference to those who ad-
vertise in the paper In which you have
an interest.

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White Violets My Specialty.

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CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Rose Plants.

I'er 1»U

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Per lOU

Per 1000

Brides

ay.-inch $i.M

$3().(I(P

3-incii $4 50

$40.00

Bridesmaids

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4.50

40.00

Meteors

3.5(1

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4,50

40.00

Perles

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4.50

40.00

f\\\ Stock Guaranteed to be First-Class.
Ready April 1st.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

GEO. E. HUNT. Manager,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

..PARIS GIANT DAISIES..

California Giant, white; Etoile De Lvon. \el-
low ; Rooted cuttings. $2.00 per 10(t ; 35c per doz.

Violets, rodted runners. California. Luxonne.
$4.W per moil; TiOc per 100. Princess De Galles,
IIard\ Doultle Russian and Swanlev White $l.2o
per I(K); $10,00 per 1000; also rooted carnation
cuttings in variety. Cash with order.

Salvia, Win. Bedman or Bonfire, rooted cut-
tings, by mail. $1.(10 per 100,
P. M. DE WITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

...FLORISTS'...

ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!

Send for special list to the largest importers,
e.vporters and i,'ro\vers in the world.

CAMnrO ^ S''' ALBANS, ENGLAND
9HI>IL>C.n, , BRUGES, BELGIUM

A. DintMOCK. Agent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

VERBENAS Marie Louise

Rooted Cuttings. Well Rooted.

Crimson Bedder, Candidate, Mrs, J. C. Vaughan, Fire
Ball, La\'ender, Swayne's Beauty, Krancis, Peri. Pink
Beauty. Aurora Borealis. Negro, Miss Arthur, Willie
Desmond, Mrs. Clt\eland, 15c per dozen; 70c per 100;
$6.00 per 1,000. All nice, clean stuff. Express paid.

S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, Ills.

VIOLET RUNNERS.

$5.00 per '-OOO.

A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington, III.

Good Plants,

Hcalthv Stock

MARCH 24, IS9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

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The Cheapest Price.
t BUY YOUR STOCK RIGHT NOW....

And you can double it by planting time, Sec what those who have purchased think of it :

(JAKLXNP, MIi-TliL- iiici-st Id ul iiinins «._■ Ii.uc l-\it re
ceived. H. WEBEK & SONS.

HAMILTON. CHIIO—TIr-v arc tiiu- plants, ami Frank Hanlv Is
the best seller among tlie novelties. THEO. BOCK,

(iLENFIELD. PA.-Tlie Frank Hardv stock is the best bv far
received this season. THEO, F. BECKERT.

JERSEV Crrv. N. l.— The% are verv tine plants.

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Facts mort rliK|uvnt than words. C. S. A. awards hisihest of the year. Xc-w York 05 points, ISoston 04
points. Chic aijo <);; points. Philadeljihi.! 80 points. First prize, white in strony competition at Boston and
I'liil.ideli>hia sliows, and certitic.ited wherever shown. The ideal commercial and exhibition bloom.
l'ri(e, 50c larli, $3.00 per do/en, $20.00 per hundred. $150 per thousand. Readv for immediate delivery.

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STRONG VIGOROUS GROWER.

EXTRA FREE FLOWERING.
RICHEST COLOR.

Of the manv new \'iolets introduced in the past few years
this, the latest introduction of the foremost French sjiecialist,
is unciuestionably the BEST. It has been thoroughly tested
by Mr. Supiot, the \'iolet expert, who pronounces it "per
feet," and flowers which we have e.xhifjited during the past
few weeks have been much admired. In vigor of growth,
freedom of bloom, and in si/.e and coloring it is superior to
all existing sorts, and will soon supercede them. Only a
limited stock will be offered this season, and orders will be
filled in strict rotation

Price, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

'KM

APRIL OFFER.

Per 100

AUernantheras A. Nana ^\.7'< P. Major $2.00

Begonias 5 Var— Vernon 2.50

Coleus Asst. and Centaurea Gjinnocarpa. 2.00
Geraniums. 16 Var.. 2V2 pots, $2.50; 3 in. 3.75
Geraniums, 4 in. pt. and Marguerites (P.

Daisy) 5.00

Pansy plants from cnld frames and Smilax 1.00
Cash please.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

n:mi p'lats, by mall, 50c. per 100;

4 per 1000. From 2-in. pots. ?i.5o
Geraniums, from 2-in. pots. 52.25
. .Send for samples. Cash with

50,000 SMILAX i

per joo; M_t i.er iz-
per 100: $2v per i
the order-

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J

ROSES!

Own Roots.
Dormant.

Field Grown

In Cold Storage in Chicago.

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag'laia)
Hybrid Perpetuals,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Plautier
These plants are verj- strong and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

IJO8 Unity Building, Chicago. lU.

iBiettuce

AND
OTHER

Lettuce— Big Boston. Boston
Market, Tennis Ball, Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
Forcing. 15c. per 100; $1

r loa).

Pepper and
Egg Plants

■" per UK)
per 1000

Hper lOa).
e^ctable

Tomato. Cabbage and Celery

Small plants for transplant-
ing now readv. 15c. per 10(t,
$1 pt-r 1000.

Cauliflower. Snowball— 35c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000; if

lants

by mail add 10c. per 100 for small plants, add 50c.
per KXH). Send for prict ■

■ list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsli, Md.

7J2

The Weekly Florists' Review,

MARCH 24, 1898.

TORONTO, ONT.

Your Toronto correspondent, the'
"only" B., in his departure for the
West, takes with him the best wishes
of his confreres and a desire for
a speedy return. Doubtless he will
have much to relate to the boys at the
little weekly gathering, which takes
place at St. Lawrence market, where
can be found Grainger Bros., of dahlia
fame; Manton Bros., of practical and
reportorial repute, and Frank Duflort,
who, in addition to his skill in produc-
ing what some others fail in, is. J be-
lieve, mayor of his town. Simmers
Bros, and Steele, Briggs Seed Co.. both
famed seed houses, situated near by,
are in the whirlpool of spring rush, ow-
ing to the advanced season.

J. H. Diinlop makes a fine display in
both of his stoi-es, particularly the one
down town. He is quite metropolitan.

C. J. Tidy finds the conservatory at-
tached to his handsome store a capital
house in which to carry stock, both
utility and adornment being combined
in this elegant structure.

W. Tidy is preparing tor the spring
rush in addition to carrying the well
grown Easter stock at his Wellesley
store for the increasing demand in that
select neighborhood. W. M.

LOUISVILLF, KY.

Our spring flower sliuw will have to
be postponed if not entirely drojiped
on account of the manager of the hall
having given our dates to other par-
ties.

Quite a lot of building will be done
this summer. Mr. Jacob Schulz will
build one new house 152 feet long and
rebuild two. one 20x152 and one 10.x
152. He is going to make one house
30x152 out of these. Mr. J. E. Marret
will rebuild three houses 20x130 feet.
Mr, C. H. Kunzman is going to move
his greenhouses to a larger lot and will
build several new houses. J. Coenen
& Co. will also rebuild three houses
20x80 and two new houses 20x80.

Business has been very slow for the
last two weeks. We are being overrun
by bulb sellers from Holland just now.
Hyacinth bulbs are higher than last
year, tulips are lower. Ky,

RALEIGH, N. C— Henry Steinmetz
has a well equipped place, and while
the season has been very unfavorable
for out-door stock, he will have a capi-
tal supply for Easter. Mr. S. raises
large quantities of bedding stock.

HORNELLSVILLE. N. Y. — W. A.
Wettlin reports a book full of orders
for Easter, and has a capital stock with
which to supply his customers. Carl
Sackmann, formerly with H. A. Dreer,
has charge here, and shows evidence of
his cultural skill.

IF YOU are not already a subscriber
be sure to read our unparalleled sub ■
scriptiou offer in this issue.

The Specialist

The Ordinary Florist

Regardless of first cost, the fiirmer puts into practice every detail
tliat may hel|), even tu a slight extent, in developing a flower.
The every-day tlcjrist needs varieties that will grow readily and
produce |iriititably, under ordinary care and attention. In Carna-

tiiins, such ,1 x'.iriety is the

Mew Commercial White Genesee.

Sent 'iiil on .i tcste'l n'| jiit.ilii'ii. (^'in iil.ir lire.

DAN'L B. LONG. SALES AGENT. BUFFALO.

I Try a Few of the

I

NEW CARNATION

$200 per doz.
SIO.OO per 100.

S75.00 per 1000.

CERISE QUEEN

% Mayor Pingree, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

I JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, E^lt^'iTei:' Detroit, Mich.

Carnations for Business...

A few grow Carnations for pleasure, but most of us grow
them for profit. We MUST grow good varieties, and we
MUST have good stock of them if we get pay for our work.
Send us vour orders, and you will get A No. i stock, and
you will have all the best varieties to select from. Send for
])rices. Mucli of our stock is in soil, and all is ready for
immediate shipment.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

Rawson's Famous Chrysanthemums

Kt-ady now tty leading tirtiis ani.1 tlicgrower.

WM H CHADWICK.
YELLOW FELLOW.
MADELINE PRATT.
GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

Last Chance for..

..CANNAS..

Dormant Eyes, good stock. Mine. Cro/y,
Alphonse Bouvicr, Paul MarqU'iii'. $1.">0 per KKl;
f 10 per UKX). Improved Paul Miirtiuant, Queen
Charlotte. $2 per 100; $15 per IlKRI. Emile Lcclerc.
$1.25 perlOO; $9 per 1000. Mixed Cannas. good stock,
$;S per 1000. 50 at 100 rate. "lOO at 1000 rate. Cash
with all orders, .\ddress

ROWEHL «St GRANZ,

HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. V.

MANUFACTURERS' RUBBER CO.

174 Fulton St.. New York City.

Rubber Hose

For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen.

Made in ."lO feet or 25 feet lengths
with couplings attaclied.

$5.00 for 50 ft., 3-4 inch size.
$4.00 for 50 ft., 1-2 inch size.

MARCH 24, ISSS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

7J3

NEW CARNATIONS

TNE COTTAGE GARDBINS SET. Price. $3 per doz.: $10 per too-, $75 per lOOO.

NEW YORK A free blinmiin-, bright cerise i>itik, Ui.il is very popular on the New York market. Stoi k imw limited.
BON TON A bright scarlet (in stiff stems; very fragrant; vigorous, healthy habit. Needs no stakes.

WHITE CLOUD .A large free blooming white, on very long, very strong stems. One of the most profitable whites in
existence.

MR. JAMES DEAN— A pure clean ]iink, delicate ami chaste; large bloom on long wiry stem; constant bloomer. The

most popukir pink carnation on the New York market.
JOHN YOUNG -.\ tine fringed snow white, on long, stiff, wiry stem, ll.ibil much like Scott. \'igorous grower and

line bloomer, l-'xcellent keeper and shi]jper.
GOLD NUGGET— .A free blooming, large deep yellow, lightl>niarked with scarlet; on long, stiff stem. Free, constant

bloc.mer. The best yellow out. Stock limited.
nRS. FRANCES JOOST A jmre clear iiink. Scott habit, lonu' stiff stem, profuse bloomer, \igorous grower, very

jiromisin.;. .\ lew line pl.ints from 2-inch |iots at Sio per lOJ.
riRS. G. M. BRADT-Large massive variegated Houer, good stem, healthv grower and constant bloomer. The most popu-

l,ir anil prohtable variegated carnation out. Stock limited. S6 per loo.
LILY DEAN — Large handsome snow white flower. beautifull\' pencileil. Nothing finer when grown cool; hnc plants, $5

per 100 from soil.
STORM KING— Magnificent snow white bloom on a gr.ml stem. Nothing can be finer when grown on rii h, hiamy soil

and properly irrigated. From 2-inch pots S2 ])er 100.
riAYOR PINGREE -Splendid large yellow bloom on a grand stem 30 inches long. .An immense flower. .\ prize winner

•It all the shows. Splendid kee|)er. S5 per 100; S40 per 1000.
C. A. DANA — .\ ]iure clear pink, medium to large liloom, on strong, wiry stem. Profuse bloomer, strong grower, and a

tine keeper. #4 per 100; S35 per 1000.
VICTOR A dee|i jiink sport from Daybreak; rather stronger grower than its parent. S4 per 100.
LIZZIE McGOWAN WM. SCOTT ,\ fine lot of these two well-known varieties at Si. 50 per 100: S12 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, cw. ward, Manager, Quecns, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

ivt 1011. ivr am.

Freedom, nncrnniniercial wliite.

tin.- stock from tiats $"vOO

Fiiu- stock rooted cuttings 3. (HI

Jahn^s Scarlet, a g^ood paving

r.-.l iTMin H.it- ... .\ 3. on

Jahn's Scarlet, rooted cuttings 2,t)t)

C. A. Dana 3.()0

McGowan, Ironi flats 1.50

rooted cuttings

Fisher, f.ill . uttings in flats 2.0(")

Ferd. Mangold, rooted cuttings 2.00

Salvia Splendens, 2-inch pots.

^■r.ilinu^ 2.00

Heliotrope, rooted cuttings — 1.00

Geraniums, in 2K-inch pots.
^. A. Nutt. Kev. Atkuison and
Double Gen. Grant 2.50

These Are Cash Prices.

W. G. KRABER,

125 Florence St.. New Bedford. Mass.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
In. Those up to date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids. Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

KL»OINDIK& ° 'It Your Door.

$w.oo

is. 00

2."). (10

IX ,(X)

25.00

12.00

10.00

1.1.00

15.00

Catalotiue lor 1898 mailed free on application.

HIGH I Fertilizersand

GRADE f Agricultural

SEEDS. ' Implements.

Carr\ a lull line of implement rei^iir^ iiet our
prices before buying.

THOS. J. OBEY 8c CO.,

32 S. Market St.. Boston.

COI.EUS

s .Ml Kinds. .\11 (,rad,-s
I and -\11 Prices.

C. \'erschatlelti! and Gulden Queen rooted cut-
tings. $t) per liXHi; 2'^-in. pots of the same, fine
shape, $15 per IIKKI. Coleus— \arietv rooted cut-
tings, $4.50 per IIKX); 2W-in. pots of the .same. $12
per 1000; by the 100 add 15 per cent.

.Ageratum, dwarf blue, rooted cuttings, $5 per
1000. Fucliias— standard sorts nothing but the
best varieties, rooted cuttings, $12 per 1000; ;?1.,50
per 100. Double Petunias. e.\tra tine strain from
flats. $1.. 50 per UIO; $12 per 1000. .\nthemis Cor-
onaria. Golden Marguerite, $12 per 1000; $IM per
100. Salvia Splendens. $1 per 100. Vincas \'arie-
gated. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000; 2!4-in. pots of
the same. $2. .50 per 100; $20 per UXK); 3-ni. pots. $i
per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties. $1 per 100; $9
per 1000. .Alternanthera, Paronyciiioides Major
and .\urea Nana. itOc. per 100. H'elianthus Multi-
flora, Dciulile GnMeii. 2'_.-in. pots, $3 per 100.

GEBANIUMS. Standard sorts, our selection.
$1.. 50 per 100; $12 per ll»K): 2i;-in. pots. $18 per 1000;
$2 per 101.1. Mountain of Snow. 2;-2-in, pots. $2..50
per 100. Madam Salleroi. from flats. $1.25 per 100;
$10 per lOlM; same from 214-in. pots, $2 per 100;
$1,S per lOiXI. .\lune are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with the order.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

IMPORTERS

JAPANESE PLANTS,

Bulbs, Etc.,

At lowest prices. Small orders filled from experimental
garden, Columbia Road, Dorchester. Mass. Wholesale
catalogue, iSgS. free to the tode.

JAPANESE NURSEKY.

Offic

272 BovlstonSt.,

Boston, Mass.

We Open it for Two

Chicago. Marcli 4, iSqS.
MR. EDWARD SWAYNE. Wawaset, Pa.

Dear Sir: — Why not give us a chance to come in on
this Jack pot? [t certainly would not prove a Frost if
you did. Respectfully,

FLORISTS' PUB. CO.

JACK FROST

iji perhaps the largest white carna-
tion in cultivation, having won this
distinction in open competition at
Philadelphia. April. '97. Flora Hill

being a competitor

Full description sent on applica-
tion. Stock now ready, $LU.(X) per

UK); $SU.(.K) per URH)

Can also furnish
EMPRESS iWin. Swa\ue).
FIRtrbY illancocki,

and all Mt W. K. SiiL-hiiirc's new one^.

EDWARD SWAYNE, Wawaset, Pa.

Wawaset, Pa., March 0, iSqS.
FLORISTS' PUB. CO., Chicago.

Gentlemen: — You can't come in without the chips.
If you will publish your letter adiacent to iny adv. we will
tiy two insertions. Yours truly,

EDW. SWAVXE.

GERANIIMS.

Extra strong and robust plants 3\^ inch pots.

pots 3.75

Double Grant, Nutt and finest varieties to be
had. $3.50 per 100, extras added. This offer
until April 1 only. Must go into 4-inch pots.
Adams and U. S. Express. Cash or one-half
cash and balance C. O. D.

JOHN F. RLPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

714

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

SPRINGnELD, MASS.

C R. Miller made a fine exhibit of
geianiums in bloom from Linwood
Morgan's conservatories in Long-
meadow, last Tuesday, and they were
a very fine lot, most of this and last
year's importations. They were sold
after the exhibit at good prices. This
house carries some tine roses, both
hybrid and teas, carnations and bulb
stuff. Buib stuff sells well this season
and is exceptionally good. Business
has been good here all the week. This
house is selling violets in 3-inch pots,
all in bloom, at 25 cents each, and they
sell at sight.

Aitken <5: Son are busy, as usual.
They handle daily 2,000 violets, which
are very fine.

The Sweet Pea exhibit will be held
in this city July 20 and 21. Prizes
will be announced later. H. G.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Trade has been fair, but nothing-
large going on. Getting ready for
Easter. Harrisii is going to be scarce,
the disease playing havoc with lots
of growers here.

Now for drummers — heavens! two
and three a day. all well groomed and
giving unmistakable evidence of pros-
perous times, but the curse of our bus-
iness is too many drummers giving
us too much credit. Easy to order
and stock up, but to pay prompt is an-
other story, but war with Spain will
probably adjust things, if not the
Klondike. S.

SAN FKANCISCO. CAL.— The early
fruit section of California, from where
most of the early cherries, apricots
and peaches are sent east in April and
May, was visited by a disastrous frost
March 17. The loss will reach into
the millions.

"EMPRESS"

CARNATION,

The largest bnglit-rich Crimson vL-t
introduced. Price. $rO per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa.

t 3 -(-lUBSCRIBERS arc re-

r \1 minded that they ■will

LL^.-^J materially advance the
• interests of their paper b-y
I bu'ying supplies of the ad-
1 vertisers in the FLORISTS'
i Review, al-wa'ys mention-
\ ingf the name of the paper
j 'when sending inquiries or
I orders. :?:::::

New Carnations

■WHITE CLOUD.— TV'hlte.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NE^W YORK (Ward).- Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN C^'ard).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG CVTard).- •nniite.

BON TON CWard).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1.000.

■We will also have Cerise Queen (Brelt-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
CU'ltterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock).
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mi^. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNO'W QUEEN.— ■White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late ■^\'hite.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per lOO.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYEnE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLINDU

DAYBREAK
SCOTT

Is a mucli more substantial Howlt tliaii Da\I>rfak. colur a sfiade or two darker, and entirely rust proof.
Can be seen at Vaugtian. McKellar & Winterson's, Chicagtj. every Wednesday and Saturday.

PRICE $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, S75 per 1000.

PREIMIUm 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantltnd.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,09!) Gardenia Florida New Forcing Rose.

(Cape Jasmin.)

3-in. pots, j.10 10-iil lllgh.$^IH•r UK). 57(1 per KKVO.

25,000 Cannas, dormant roots, in 20 best sorts.
$JI per 101 II).

Oranges, best sorts grafted, 4-in. pots. 10 to 12-
in. $2Uper lOO. S-in. pots, 15 to IS-in.. J30 per lull.

Crotons, 3-in. pots. $10 per 100.

Send lor Tra

■ List, .\il.lr>-

L

P. J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Tort Wa>ne. Ind.

GERANIUMS.

Per im

Bniant. fine ■.i-m>:\\ $2.7.""»

Mixed Scarlets and Finks, 3-inch 2.7i)

Rose, large leaved 2.50

Beffonias, best varieties, -t-Jnch 4.00

Coleus. " '■ cuttings 95

Cyperus Alternifolius, 2i4-inch 1.50

Stock sure to please. Cash with Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea,

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
lartre. deliKhtfuUy frai,'rant. rivalii!^ Brides-
maid in color, but. larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing'in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
mo--t favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'^ inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders hooked now, delivt-rv March l.'.th. isyS.
Correspondence solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY.

Mantifacturersof WIRE .': DESIGNS

and Dealers in

«mm»«.ELORISTS' ^- SIPPLIES

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbL

Sphagnum Moss ^i[^.'f{,"§^S'S"

Ppgf *l.'-0 per bale, quality A No. I.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN

MARCH 2-1. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

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Evelina

W as withclut ,[ liciiilit the tiiu-st White Carnatiun at the Carna-
tion Exhibit at Chicago, scoring q4 jioints, as follows: Color,
15; size, 15; calyx, 14; stem, 15; substance, 10; form, 10; plant,
10; fragrance, 5'; scoring full jioints for cnlor, size, stem, sub-
stance, form and plant,

...WARRANTED...

To be an extra free and early bloomer; requires nospecial treat-
ment, and can be well done by any grower of carnations.

...AT BOSTON...

This Carnation was exhibited February 26th, and scored after
the journey from Cincinnati, q5 points, proving its good quality
.IS a shipper.

...AT CHICAGO...

A vase of blooms in first-class ennilitinn was staged that were
. ut lanuary 30th. Vou make "NO MISTAKE" in giving this sterl-
ing variety a trial.

If vou have not as yet received my Descriptive and Illus-
trated Price List of Evelina and other novelties, send me your
jildress and receive it.

Orders booked and filled strictly in rotation for well rooted
cutting's, at

$10.00 per 100; $22.50 per 250; $80.00 per JOOO.

.'ill a( 1110 r.itr, rjKI ,it KIIHI r.ite.

CASH OR SATISFACTORY REFERENCE, PLEASE.

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CARNATIONS rcTaTTiiir^Go., mchmond, ind

NEW 1898.

pUpppOO linjilil riLli Lriinsiin. \fr\ large tiower
LIYirnLOO on long stitt stems.

:_• [iiT doz.; $1U per IW; S80 per 1000.

JACK FROST ^^'fri«t;d\."°o;r- ^'^""" '"'

U p.r Mi./.;$lUper lOO; $S0 per 1000.

CARDINALIS '•''"L^^s.^ver'Toiific""' '"^^

ppnfiDCCC \'ariegated like Minnie Cook, very

rnUunLOO ^tjff long stems, tiowers good size

.iiiil iifVL'T burst, continuous bloomer.

FMil INF Ma&tmta-pink, flowers the largest,

LmlLinL stems verv long,

The last three bv the dozen, only S2.00 per dozen.

SPECIAL OFFER!

One doxen of each of these five fine
varieties by mail for $6.00; any four
for $5.00; any three for $4.00; any two
for $3; Lady Campbell Violets, rooted
runners, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000.
C ■A~\\ With ^>r'li-r. Cirrular on application.

W.R.SHELMIRE,B^oyUvon(lale, Pa.

/\ster Soed.

Branching and Sample's. In White, Pink,
Rose and Lavender. Separate colors.
$1.25 per ounce.

J. G. KEELER, Rochester, N. Y.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.
EVELINA, - - - $10 per 100 -* TWO GRAND WHITES OF
WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100^ 1898. TRY THEM.

PSYCHE-flaked white,^ $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,jt Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our trade list is issued; it ynu have nut received it, send fiir a copy. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, new F.oses; all the new Chrysanthemums of the year.

B. G. NIUU & CO.

NEW_
CARNATION

ARGYLL

■i.(«i.

I'rice per do/.. J2.I.K1; per too. JIO.WI; per 1000.
Cash with order or satisfactur\ reference.

STOLLERY BROS. Argyle Park. Chicago. III.

Scored
91 points

at the recent con-
vention C. S. A.
and 10 certificates
at the fall shows.

New Carnation--Conch Shell.

The Poor Man*s Bread and Butter.

Gracp Wilder on Lizzie McGowan. a clean,
upright grower. Color, light delicate pink, 2%
to 3 inches across. Exceedingly free flowering,
with exquisite perfume. No cropper, more
flowers to the plant than any of the new or old
ones to date. 50,000 rooted cuttings now ready
for delivery at $8 per hundred, $75.00 per thou-
sand. Cash with order.

H. GROUT. 239 Pine St.. Springfield. Mass.

ROOTLD CUTTINGS OL CARNATIONS:

New— Mavor Pingree. \'ictor and Flora Hill per
too. $5.00; per 1000. $10.00. Jubilee and Emma
Wocher. perlOO. $3.00; per 1000. $25.00. Meteor and
Tidal Wave, per 100, $2,00; per 1000, $15.00, Scott,
Davbreak. .\lbertini, .Alaska and Puritan, per lOO.
$l„5(l; per 1000, $12.00. .\I1 well rooted. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed or money refunded.

Geo. A. Rackham, 880 Van Dyke Av., Detroit, Mich.

Wholesale grower of Carnations and Small Ferns.

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MARCH 24, 1898.

ST. LOUIS.

Supply and Demand.

Stock is decidedly more plenty, and
although as yet no actual glut, except
in violets and bulb stock. The down
town corners are lined with fakirs.
Some of them are quite heavy buyers,
and as a rule are given a lot of stuff
not otherwise salable. There is, of
course, more or less cutting of prices
under these conditions among the
down town stores.

The regular quotations on first-class
stock in roses, such as Brides, Brides-
maids, Meteors and Carnots, are from
|4 to $G, and the smaller varieties,
Perles and Woottons, are $2 and ?3;
job lots at thousand rates are going at
much less. Beauties, really first-class
stock, are very scarce, and brin.g ?4
per dozen; good short-stemmed Beau-
ties are offered at from CO cents to $2
per dozen.

The supply of carnations is heavy
just at present. All varieties go at from
$1.50 to $2. some extra fine fancy bring-
ing $3. The demand for this flower
has been steady, and at present very
heavy, but there is no great accumu-
lation of surplus stock.

Bulbous stock is still very plentiful,
with price away down. Harrisii and
callas are selling at |G and ?S; Ro-
mans, $1 and $2; tulips. $2 and $3;
daffodils. $2; valley. $2; Dutch hya-
cinths, $2 and $3; freesia, $1; sweet
peas, very fine, $1.50. Violets, Califor-
nia, 25 and 30 cents; common, single,
8 cents; southern stock is unsalable in
this market just now. Smilax plenti-
ful at 15 cents; asparagus. 35 and 50
cents per string.

Personals.

Prof. Wm. Trelease, of the Missouri
Botanical Garden, will on May 1 sail
for Europe, to visit the different bo-
tanical gardens of the old world. The
professor will be gone about three
months.

Mr. Wm. O. Fuller, of Henderson,
Ky., was in the city a few days last
week.

Mr. George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant
Hill, Mo., was in the city for a day, on
his return trip from Washington, D.
C, where he attended the meeting of
the S. A. F. A. O. H. Mr. K. reports
that he had a great time, and will
make strenuous efforts to make the
next meeting at Omaha a great suc-
cess.

Fred Foster is no longer connected
with the Etoile Floral Company, at
921 Olive street, of which he was its
manager, and Miss Todd, formerly of
the Chandler Floral Company, will
take his place.

Frank Bucksadt, for a long time do-
ing business at 2602 Olive street, has
retired from business.

HERR^S

Experiences with Carnations

READY NOW

Send for them, they are sent free.
HERR'S SMILAX

$5.00 per 1000 ; 75 cents per 100.
Samples, Ten Cents.

\l/

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials Ronsts.

WE GROW THE LARGEST AND MOST VARIED COL-
LECTIDX IN AMERICA.

SEND FOR CATALOGUES AND SPECIAL PRICES

THE SHADY HILL NURSERY CO.,

102 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

TO CABBAGE GROWERS. THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR WHITE CABBAGE.

Latf, hirgi.' round, solid he;u]s. wt-i^'hing (roin l,' up to -.'> ]l)s. Exiellenl Keeper. 1 Does not rot

Price, po.sta^'i- paid, p r ounor -.'x-; '4 lb ?.'>i.'; pound $2 00. '^C'asli with ordrr

THE BOSTON MARKET GARDENERS SIPPLIED THEREWITH.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 193 Greenwich St., New York.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

SPECIAL OFFER.

300 Sugar MapU?, 7 to S ft., lOe.
lUOO Sugar Maple. 5 to 6 tt, 5c.
WOO Sugar Maple, 4 to 5 ft.. 4c.
1000 Sugar Maple, 3 to 4 ft., 3c.

!.00 Silver Maple, 10 to 12 ft., 10c.

500 Silver Maple. 8 to 10 tt., Sc.

300 Norway Maple, 8 to 9 ft., 20c.

300 Norway Maple. 7 to 8 ft., 15c.
1000 Assorted Shrubbery, 3 to 5 ft., 7c.

300 Purple and White Lilac. 3 to 4 ft., 5c.
.'MOO Peach. No. 1, 4 to 6 ft., 1 year, 3%c.
2000 Peach, No. 2, 3 to 4 ft., 1 year, 2c.
4000 Peach. L. Crawford & Globe. 5 to 7 ft.,

2 years. S\^c.
1000 Apple, No. 1. 5 to 7 ft., 3 years, 4V4c.

TiOO Caladium Esculentum, 5 to 7 in. cir.. 2c.

75000 Brandywine Strawberry plants and 15

other kinds, very fine, |1,75 per 1000.

All in good order and ready for immediate
shipment.

W. p. BRINTON, CHRISTIANA, PA.

J. M. LOGAN,
Landscape Architect and Gardener

I'lans fiii-ni^hid ami estimate.-; given.

White Plains, N. Y., and

114 Chambers St , New York City.

For Easter^-

Fine large Violet clumps, in
full bloom, for jardinieres,
baskets, etc., $20 per hundred.

CASH WITH ORDER.

A few strung Agapanthus left,
at the same price, until sold.

R. E. SHUPHELT,

Chatham, New York.

DOIBLE DAISIES

in tiower and bud. $1.25 per 1(X). $10.00 per 1000.
^ Cash With order.

11. W. LEAMAN,

Carlisle, - - - Pennsylvania

MARCH 2J, 1896.

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and...

Seed Stores
Flower Stores

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WALKERS

AN PROFITABLY HANDLE OUR.<.<
PACKAGES OF PLANT FOOD.
ATTRACTIVE, .<TAKE LITTLE
SHELF ROOM. VALUABLE ^ .<
BOOKLET FREE.
jt jt ji ^ ^ ^ .jt GOOD PROFITS

The Walker Fertilizer Co,

Clifton Springs, New York.

TRADE

Cablegram

FROM

Yokohama.

MARK

Mrs. C. H. Peirce. ' Merry Christmas.

Two sterling Ciirysantlu-mums. which every florist nui^t have among his collection for
commercial and show purposes. They are'worthv of the highest praise, and we do not
hesitate to recommend them to every florist. Order now. We will have a large stock
readv .^pril 1st. and can till all orders with satisfactory plants.

Mrs. C. H. Peirce — A large yellow flower of
good round form and best substance. Beau-
tiful foliage, sturdy, short jointed growth,
with foliage up to the flower. An excellent
commercial variety. Take first bud. Height,
3'/2 ft. At its best Nov. 6th to 25th.

Merry Christmas— The latest Chrysanthemum
in cultivation, making it the only Chrysanthe-
mum that can be grown successfully for
Ciirist mas flowers: needs no extra care; Iieight,
4*4 ft. Good stiff stem, large flowers and great
substance; of purest white, and full to center.
Take terminal bud. .\t its best Dec. 20 to
Tan 1st.

35c each. $3.50 per doz. $25 per 100.

r. DORFNER & SOrNS CO., Ua Payette, Ind.

"Kaishimeta Teppoyuri."

We received the above cablegram from our
Yokohama house, stating that again we control
the largest part of Lilium Longiflorum for next
season. Prices will be quotea upon arrival of
next Japan mail.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

Ko. 1 1 Broadway, I No. 3 Nakamura,

New York.

Yi'koliama, Japan.

THE ESLER HOSE IS THE BEST HAMMOND'S TOBACCO EXTRACT.

It is used by the leading Florists
and is giving satisfaction. Try it
and be convinced ji J* Ji jt jt ^
For price address

J. G. & A. ESLER, Saddle River.

N. J.

THE OLD ORIGINAL.

C'LU. ^. ('SHORN. ^^^^^^^^^^.MHM.

Old Town Farm GREENHLiLbES.

COR. S.\RGEANT AND ATTWOOD STS., _ HARTFORD, CONX.. Jan. 25. 189S.

Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works. Fistikill-on-Hudson. X. V.—

Gents : I send check for amount of enclosed bill, and think I shall need more of the Tobacco
Extract lor further trial. tS~So far .\s can be judged it is the best E.xtr.act i ever had. Let
it come bv freight at once, as we ha\e two houses longing for a dose. Vours truly. GEO. S. OSBOKN.
SOLD BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN.

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What are the
Advantages
of using
Jadoo Fibre and...
Jadoo Liquid

Here are some that Leading Growers and Florists have already found out;

;OU CAN USE POTS TWO SIZES SMALLER

YOU CAN SHIP PLANTS WITHOUT POTS
EVERY SEED WILL GERMINATE

EVERY CUTTING WILL ROOT

ROOT ACTION WILL BE STRONGER

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FOLL\GE WILL BE BETTER IN COLOR

TRANSPLANTING REQUIRED ONLY HALF AS OFTEN
NO CHECK AFTER TRANSPLANTING

Can You Afford to

Grow Plants

Without

Jadoo Fibre

...or Jadoo Liquid

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Are These Advantages

Appreciated by the

Trade

Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.

R. & J. Farquhar & Co.,

W. W. Rawson & Co.,

Schlegel & Fottler, "

The B. L. Bragg Co., Springfield, Mass.

Kendall & Whitney (Inc.), Portland, Me.

The Geo. A. Weaver Co., Newport, R. I.

Clucas & Boddington Co., New York City.

Cleary & Co., "

Wm. Elliott & Sons,

Peter Henderson & Co., "

J. M. Thorburn & Co., "

Weeber & Don, "

J. C. Vaughan, "

Phebe J. Marshall, Hibernia, N. Y,

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.

Frank Knapper, Yonkers, N. Y.

W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo, N. Y.

E. T. Buckingham, Brooklyn, N. Y.

J. W. Blakely, Elizabeth, N. J.

Robt. Hance, Red Bank, N. J.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

A. Blanc & Co.,

Henry A. Dreer (Inc.), "

Wm. Henry Maule, "

Henry F. Michell, «

Moore & Simon, "

Johnson & Stokes, "

H. Waterer, Philadelphia, Pa.
W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa.
W. D. Sprecher, Son & Co., Lancaster, Pa.

B. H. Hershey, Manheim, Pa.
J. G. Weaver, Strasburg, Pa. .
H. H. Martin, Lititz, Pa.

Edward S. Schmid, Washington, D. C.
Frith & Co., Nashville, Tenn.
Nabors, Morrow & Sinnige, Birmingham, Ala.
McMillan & Harrison, Mobile, Ala.

C. W. Eichling, New Orleans, La.

Sunset Seed & Plant Co., San Francisco, Cal.

W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago, 111.

J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, 111.

Thompson Bros., Muscatine, Iowa.

Huntington & Page, Indianapolis, Ind.

Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis, Ind.

L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn.

Frank A. Showerman, Paw Paw, Mich.

C. Young & Sons Co., St. Louis, Mo.

J. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio.

A. W. Livingston's Sons, Columbus, Ohio.

A. I. Root Co., Medina, Ohio.

Portland Seed Co., Portland, Oregon.

A. L. Mitchell, Denver, Colo.

Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis.

J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Canada.

WRITE FOR OUR CATALOGUE.

The American Jadoo Co.

8f7 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Today they arc handled by the following 55 houses: ^•

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MARCH 24, 1S98.

BRAMPTON, ONT.

Harry Dale is, I believe, the first
grower to adopt the "mechanical
stoker," ami for the benefit of those
who have not seen this latest piece of
mechanism a brief description may be
in order.

The two batteries of sixteen boilers
are arranged opposite each other in
ranges of eight. The coal is fed into
a kind of hopper from which it is
gradually placed on the fire by a re-
volving, screw-shaped roller; at the
same time the ashes are sifted by
means of a sliding grate, so that
the fire is never raked nor doors
opened. A lever is used to dump
clinkers, and the only thing incomplete
is the drawing of ashes from under the
grate. This has already iiroven a
saver both of fuel, getting as good re-
turns from soft coal slacks as did for-
merly from hard coal, and labcr. (Full-
er details on application.)

The motive power is an engine of
five horse power, which, however, is
sufiiciently powerful to drive an addi-
tional battery of eight boilers, which
are being built to furnish heat for two
houses end) 600x19, open at gutters,
and one 200x18. now in course of erec-
tion. Mr. Dale's intention is to sur-
pass himself, if possible, in r.-iising the
magnificent stock, particularly of
roses, for which he has helped make
the Dominion famous. His fame has
extended to "old Hingland." and de-
servedly so.

Carnations are also in it. Edna
Craig has been the most profitable va-
riety this season, lu'inging .$4 all win-
ter. Nivea is also very satisfactory.
While the flower is not so large as
Flora Hill, it is more floriferous. The
new Cerise Queen (Breitmever) shows
up finely, Mr. Dale thinks very favor-
ably of this variety. I noted the
propagating houses were filled with
healthy stock. Corrugated iron is used
in place of slate for benches of propa-
gating houses and answers admirably.

I should not be surprised to find
on my next visit an automatic grower,
and may be a ditto drummer to fol-
low. W. M.

A SUBSCRIPTION to The Florists-
Review is a good investment from
every point of view. No other invest-
ment will make you such good returns.

Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THt COW MANURE POI is the best in the world for
■ voung plants. For bedding and sending of
plants it IS the best tiling ever invented The cow
manure forces the plant and makes it healthier.
Vou do not need to disturb tue roots in getting
them out as you do in tiie clav pots. It is espec-
ially recommended for the sending of plants, as
the plant does not have to be taken out of pot.
For bedding all vou have to do is to squeeze the
bottom of pot and set out in bed. It never stays
the plant, it holds the moisture better, especially
if you have a dry summer. The pots stand water-
ing in greenhousi^ and hotbed. b:ver\ gardener
needs one of these machines Single machine. 2-ln.
pots. $4.50. Double machine. 2 and 3in. pots, $5.

.Macliltir ^\eie:hs .ll»0Ut 'i pllIlll,l^

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ, %'Z'kTo''lY

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WE HAVE FI.EASXJBI: IN OFFERING TO THE TRADE
THIS SEASON FOB THE FIRST TIME ONE OF

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The Finest Novelties in Chrysanthemumsj |

EVER SENT OUT

...MRS. O. P. BASSETT...

ItwiMon^ybenecessary^^ Jhjg jg q YellOW MfS. Henfy RobinSOH

to ensure for it a larse sale. It is a sport (rom Mrs. Henrv Robinson, with which variety it
IS identical in every respect evcept color, being a delicate primrose yellow, deepening toward
The center of the flower. It has been thorouglily tested, and is a novelty of sterling merit.
One of the most eminent eastern growers who has tested it states that it is one of the best
things in ChrysanthL-nuims st-nt out in si"»me time. Every Chrysanthemum grower will want
it. A Yellow Mrs. Henry Robinson uill be a money-maker, and a fine exhibition v.i-
riet\ as well- Plants now r<-;(il\ hif 'b-liv.-rv. \V.> have aisn fine stocks of the other finer in-
troductions of the year-FRANK HARDY, MRS. H. WEEKS, AUSTRALIAN GOLD.
iPrice, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100.

Wm. H. Chadwick, $6 per doz. The >ellow rellov\, $3 per doz. Pennsvlvania,

Autumn Clorv, Solar Queen, Black Hav>k, Quito, Thornden, $5 per do/.; $35 per 100.
Boundless Snov\, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, S3.50perdoz.; $25 per 100.

We offer also all the best of the Novelties for 1897, and the Best Standard Sorts.

Send for our wholesale list and larce descriptive catalogue, giving full list of varieties
and prices. We liave a very large and fine lot of Novelties in Cannas fiir Lsys, also best and
latest introductions in Carnations, Dahlias, Strong Field-grown Roses and other Hardy
Plants, a large and fine collection of Palms and otiier Decorative Plants, etc., etc.

We will be pleased to send our wholesale list and descriptive catalogue to any one who
may nut iiave received them.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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•^ Fresh seeds of Kentia Belmoreana and Fursteriana l)y the case of 5,000.

^ Seeds received direct from .Australia. Price, Si 7-50 — net cash F. O. B. New

•t York. Prices for large cjuantities on ai)plication.

AISTRALIAN PALM SEED CO.,

Room 52.

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90 Nassau Street, New York.

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Standard Flower Pots ^^i.'^lit

Old Reliable Make of ELVERSON, SHERWOOD & BARkER.
WRITE FOR PRICE LISr. ADDRES.S

PITTSBIRG CLAY MFG. CO., - New Brighton, Pa.
HARRY BALSLEY SELLS iTZvI T\Zu~Z T

Those Red Pots 'o"'a Pottery Co.

standards- Full Size and Wide Bottoms.
Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the

Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory
490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich.

■^ ^ ^^^^ Manufacturers and Dealers

DAC^COTTONSEAMLESS,
OfflUI V BURLAPS, ETC.

$EC0IVO HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0.

Manufacture...

STANDARD FLOWER POTS,
LAWN AND HANGING VASES

We make a Light. l\iroiis. strong. Durable Pot

that gives satisfaction to all who use it. We

invite a trial order.

For prices Address M, E, PARENTEAU,

1 1 5 Dearborn St.. Chicago Office.
Or...
IONIA POTTERY CO.. IONIA. Mich.

MARCH 2i. 189S.

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@ ASTER [BREETING

..Paper Mache Pot Covers...

One of the cheapest :ind best advertisements fur you. Put a cover nn each [Hit that
goes out of your store, stamp your name, etc., on the same and your advertise-
ment remains as long as either plant or cover.

IRON PLANT STANDS
WIRE, ETC., ETC.

722

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 24. 1S98.

BALTIMORE.

Market Conditions.

Little new can be said of the retail
business this week, except that it is
still holding its own, and all reporfs
are excfptionally encouraging for a
continuance of same. Funeral work
was largely in demand, owing to the
death of several prominent citizens.
We are having veritable summer
weather, with a bountiful supply of
good stuff. The wholesale houses are
well stocked and prices have dropped
considerably.

A continuance of this warm weather
will produce a scarcity of good vio-
lets for Easter, as they are now bloom-
ing to excess. One grower alone could
pick 50.000 strictly first-class blooms,
from 100 sash, if he could find a mar-
ket for them.

Gardeners' Club.

Monday evening, March 14, the Gard-
eners' Club elected the following offi-
cers to serve for the ensuing year:
President, Edwin A. Seidewitz; vice-
president, Chas. M. Wagner; recording
secretary, Chas. F. Feast; financial sec-
retary, W. Paul Binder; treasurer, Wm.
B. Sands; librarian, Jno. L. Wagner,

A banquet followed at the Hotel La-
fayette. Fifty-nine members sub-
scribed, making one of the largest
turnouts in the history of the club.
After a most sumptuous repast our
newly-elected president was prevailed
upon to make a few remarks befitting
the occasion. He said in part:

"It is often said, 'a man who loves
flowers cannot be a bad man.' If this
be true, we gardeners must be all
good, for show me a man who has
selected our vocation from a mere mer-
cenary purpose, and who has a want of
enthusiasm upon beholding a gem of
Flora's Kingdom, and I'll show you a
man who is dangerous and unworthy
of confidence and respect. If we but
followed the beautiful lessons taught
by nature, there would be no strife
among those who cultivate the fiower,
and our vocation would be the instru-
ment to bind us closer together than
the obligations of any fraternal or-'
ganization."

The club gratefully acknowledged
the receipt of a large bunch of Emp-
ress carnations, sent by Mr. Wm.
Swayne, of Kennett Square, Pa.; also
a fine vase of Alba Superha from Mr.
Jno. Burton, of Chestnut Hill, Phila-
delphia.

Genial Mr. Burt Eddy, of Vaughan's
seed store, has been in town several
days, and reports the seed business
"booming." C. F. F.

ONE DOLLAR will bring you The
Florists' Review for a year, and at the
same time entitle you to the earnings
on one dollar's worth of stock in the
Florists' Publishing Co. You will
never be able to make a more profita-
ble investment of a similar amount.

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I To Succeed in Gardening J

! You Must Have First=Rate Seed. I

Do vou know uii;it a tirst-r.iti.-

seed is?' It is bred up. just as a horse, or Ceiw, or dog. or
lien is. \'egetables and flowers are poor in their natural
state; tiiey are fair in their usual state; thev are rich in tlie
proper seedsman's proving-ground. And the richer they
are tiie more unstable they are; tliev tend back, as water
runs down liill. A first-rate vegetable or flower Seed goes
liack to a lower grade as soon as it ceases to feel the seeds-
man's care. Thib care is not cultivation; it is sorting out
and breeding up.

The wise gardener trusts no seedsman's Seeds in the
next generation. He gathers no Seeds himself; he bu>s
of ids seedsman every >ear, and so does his wife.

\'ou see, the farmer's and gardener's first anxiets is,
not plows and harrows, but Seeds. Any plow wdl plow;
an> harrow will harrow; but first-rate Seeds he must have.
cr (nil in his crops.

I Do you plant for PROFIT?

" If so. ^ou slinuld write h.r BURPEE'S BLUE LIST.

= wliich gi\es wholesale prices lor Market Gardeners.

^ FItirists and farmers' Clubs. i^^^In writing for

= thisli^t lie ?ure to ask also for our complete des-

" criptne catalogue— The Farm .Vnnt.al f*.>r isys--

= if \ou have not alread\ receded a c«ip\

BIRPEE'S
SEEDS are the
BEST THAT GROW

W. ATLEE BIRPEE & CO.,

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Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. ^ Ciirysanttiemum Pennsylvania.

Undoubtedly the liest I'lnk Carnation in com-
merce and certainly the most prolific bloomer, '
perfectly healthv and of vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now ready. S4.00 per 100; 535.00
per 1000. Come and see this Carnation growing.

The finest yellow for cut blooms or exhilMtion
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 1-),
55,(K1per do7.; S35.f«:i per 100; 5'JriO,0(l prr \0()0.

HUGH GRAHAM,

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice VarieUes; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. ^

BRANCH or THE HORIICtLTtRAL CO.,
BOSKOOP, HOLUMO.

5,000 EE!r Clematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown, \o reasonal.tle offer refused.
Write for prices or make a cash otter.

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Write for Prices to.,

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.

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THEY ABE GBAND.

Flue stock\ plants, in Imd and lilooin. $10 and
$r2..iOper 1000: $1..W per 100, by express. Small
plants bv mail. 75c per 100. Seed, $1 pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 254.

E. B. JENNINGS,
Grower of the Finest Fansies. Southiiurt, Cdnn,

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality. 7.Sc per bale, !•
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

MARCH 24, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

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MARCH 24. IS'JS.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Benj. Hamniond, Fishkill. N. Y.,
slug shot; Diiniel B. Long. Buffalo. N.
Y., rooted cuttings: Jos. Bancroft &
Son, Cedar Falls. la., seeds, plants,
bulbs, hardy shrubs, etc.; Parsons &
Sons Co. (Kissena Nurseries). Flush-
ing. N. Y., hardy ornamental trees,
llowering shrubs and vines; same, se-
lect list of hardy trees and shrubs;
Northwestern Seed Co.. Faribault,
Minn., seeds, bulbs, tools, etc.; E. H.
Krelage & Son, Harlem, Holland, nov-
elties for 1S9S; 1. N. Kramer & Son.
Cedar Kapids, la., seeds, plants, small
fruits, etc; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwau-
kee, Wis., cut flower price list; E. H.
Krelage & Sons. Haarlem, Holland,
novelties and herbaceous perennials;
F. K. Fierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y..
seeds, plants, bulbs, sundries; Wil-
liams I'i Sons Co.. Batavia. 111., plants,
nursery stock and florists' supplies;
Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago, whole-
sale price list of cut flowers; Wm. H.
Spooner, Jamaica Plain. Mass., garden
I'oses; F. Lambert, Trier, Germany, ro-
ses; Sunnyside Floral Nursery, Fay-
ettville, N. C. trees, sh.ubs, green-
house plants, roses, bulbs, etc.; H. H.
Berger & Co.. New York. tree, shrub,
palm, flower seed and bulbs; Wm. H.
Spooner. Jamaica Piain. Mass.. garden
roses; Pinehurst Nurseries. Pinehurst,
N. C, nursery stock; S. W. Pike, St.
Charles, 111., rooted cuttings.

CANADA TO BAR AMERICAN
NURSERY STOCK.

A bill has been introduced in the
Canadian House of Commons by the
Minister of Agriculture to prohibit
the importation of American nursery
stock on account of the San Jose scale.
The bill is also directed against Japan
and Hawaii. The minister held that
the bill was necessary to protect the
interests of Canadian nurserymen. The
rules of the house were suspended to
hurry the passage of the bill so as to
make it impossible for American nur-
serymen to rush their stock into Can-
ada before the law is proclaimed. The
bill was read a first, second and third
time on March 17.

HORT. SOCIETY OF CHICAGO.

The preliminary list of premiums
for annual fall exhibition of the Hor-
ticultural Society of Chicago, to be
held Nov. S to 12 next, has been issued.
The premiums are as usual very lib-
eral, and there are a number of inter-
esting new classes. The international
competition in chrysanthemum cut
flowers is again announced, and the
prize in each class has been increased
to $6, the sweepstakes of $50 remain-
ing as before. Copies of the list may
be had on application to the assistant
secretary, Mr. W. N. Rudd. Room 202,
185 Dearborn street, Chicago.

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Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

Send 111 cents fur saiiiplfS of yunr \v,tnt^.

Fer 100. Per 1000
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

P.leue,:i'r-inch pnts $2.50 $20.00

Alternanthera, P, Major. Aurea

Nana. Amabilis and Pittsburg

(rooted cuttings) 1.00

Aiternanthera, as above. 2^2-10.

!M,is 2 00

Alyssum, T, Thumb and Giant

dill. 2'r-incli pots 2,50

Begonias, Hne assortment, S-inch

pnts 4.00

Begonias, \'ernon. 2,'2-incli pots.. 3.50
Cannas, started, very strong, from

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Bouvier. Chas. Henderson, and

Mme. Crozy 3.50

Strong roots of above varieties.. .. 2.50
Cannas— Fine assortment of leading varieties.

Prices on application.
Coleus— Just the kind of cuttings you would root

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tliem.

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Plants of the above varietv. from

2^-inch pots 2.00 15.00

Fuchsias, a tine assortment, 2'a-

inch puts 2 50 20.00

Geraniums, Bruant, Gen. Grant,

La Favorite, etc., 3-inch pots 4.00 35.00

German Ivy, 2''2-inch pots 2.00 15.00

Heliotrope, blue, 2U-inch pots... 2.50 20,00

•■ 4 " " . .. ti.OO 50.00

white. 2''^ " " . ,. 3.00 25.00

rooted cuttings, blue.. 1.50 12.50

Moon Vines (the true Colonyc-

tion!, •J'.-inch pots 4.00

Moon Vines (the true Colonvc-

tinnl, roMtcd cuttings '.. . 2.50

Salvia, Nana E recta, or Bonfire

( \'erv strong), 2'2-inch pots 2,50

Salvia

■i**ici. Nana Erecta or Bontire,

rooted cuttings 1.50

Swainsona, Alba and Rosea

(very strung), 2'-2-inch pots 4.00

Cash with order from unknown customers or c. o. d.
Orders amounting to $5 and over, f. o. b. New ^'ork City.

35,00
20.00
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30.00

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BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, PERLE DES JARDINS, METEOR and CARNOT

I' roll) -'r inch pnts WrJtL- for prices.

ILRICH BRlN^ER

Strong plants o( hard wooded cuttings from 2"; incli pots. $4.00 per 100 ;
$;)."i.(l() per 1000. Tliis is gilt edged Steele and has a reputation of its own.
Last \ear we coidd have sold 10,(XK.I plants alter our stock was sold. Sample
for 10 cents.

New Dwarf Canna Oloriosa, without exception the most useful and beautiful Canna vet intro-

din eil ri.'nits from :f inch pots. $2.00 per do/.; $12. -lU jer 100.
Canna Flamingo, dormant roots. $-iW per 100.

Canna Paul Marquant, dormant roots. $2, Oft per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
Canna Chas. Henderson, dormant roots fj (Ml pir 100; $1."»,(HI pir Kkn

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All the leading Carnations now ready. Per IfK).
Geraniums named, our selection only, 2K in. $2 (K)

Salvia Clara Bedman, 2!< in 2 00

Littla Gem feverfew. 2'A in 2 fW

Coleus, 20 best bedders. 2K in 1 SO

Lycopodium Dent'n. 2?'X in 2 00

Tradescantia Multicolor. 25i in: 2 00

Aiternanthera .\ureaNana. and P. Major. 2K

in 2 00

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

2-inch Pot Roses.

SAME OF CARNATIONS.

Send 50C. for Samples and Prices.
Fine Smilax in 2-in. pots.

Geraniums in 2 and 3-in. Pots.

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

MARCH 24, 1898.

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March 24. 1893.

TORONTO.

One of the first objects which at-
tracted my notice on this visit to John
H. Dunlop's was his new rose named
Lady Dorothea, a beauty of the first
water, justly meriting the award be-
stowed upon it recently in New Yorlc
and could the committee see the plants
at home they would feel still more con-
vinced of its qualities.

Compared with Sunset, from which
it is a sport, it is entirely distinct, the
color being a soft, warm tint of deep
pink, shaded with yellow. A fine,
healthy stock is being worked up for
distribution next year.

Bougere, botli white and pink, is a
tremendous bloomer, a perfect forest
of foliage and blooms; Meteor, in
third crop since December, foliaged to
bottom and breaking freely; Brides
and Maids in exquisite loveliness. Mr.
Dunlop ma,v be pardoned for being
proud of such grand stock.

Carnations are not all that could
be desired, but 'tis impossible to have
everything just as one may wish, and
if these are slightly off crop the record
of pickings of Marie Louise violets
makes interesting reading, a total
number of 75,000 from 1,100 plants
being considered not so bad.

Mr. Uunlop is a convert to the
grafting method of raising roses after
seeing the superb stocks being grown
by Alex Montgomery, of Natick, and
A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell. At the
same time he "caught on" to J. N.
May's method of using ordinary soft
bricks upon slates in the propagating
beds to neutralize the heat and finds
the system an admirable one, both for
adiantums in pots placed upon the
clean bricks and cuttings placed in
sand which keep moister and sweeter.
He does not expect to have to change
the sand through the entire season.
Prospects are bright for Easter, both
in crops and orders.

Mr. Dunlop finds a mixture of white
lead and coal oil, with a dash of emer-
ald green, a most satisfactory shading.

J. Gammage's Sons, at London, are
in this satisfactory condition. "They
have lately added one house for
Meteors 20x100. and are adding three
more 10x185, to be opened at gutters
for carnations. Stocks are in prime
shape, particularly roaes. Wootton
is most satisfactory and Kaiserin
proves itself a splendid winter rose,
cropping continuously and breaking
freely. A large stock of soft-wooded
plants are raised for spring bedding.

W. M.

RUDBECKIA 'GOLDEN GLOW"

Plants from 2-in. Pots,

$2 per 100; $20 per lOOO

Coreopsis "Harvest Moon," new, fine, $4

per 100.
Coreopsis Lanceolata. 2-in. pots. $2 per 100.
■Achillea. "The Pearl," 2-in. pots, $2 per 100.
Cinnamon \'ine. $10 per 1000.
Funkia Alba, $5 per 100.
Richardia ..\lba Maculata. $3 per lOfl.

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which he will build five new green-
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each.

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LETTERS. Etc.

Medal awarded at
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These Letters and
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For Sale by all Florists" Supply Dealers.
The Perfect Flower Pot Handle and Hanger.

It is used in lifting plants out of jardinieres, also for _
hanging up plants for decorations on walls, etc. Will'
sustain a weight of 100 pounds.

No. I, will fit from 2 to s-inch pots, per dozen, 35c.;
No. 2, will tit from 5 to 8-inch pots, per dozen. 50c,; No.
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Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
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Attention Florists....

new ''Invincible"

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Torj^otUlaterand

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Karmington. Conn.. March 5t, IS'jtl
Dear Sir: The ■' INVINCIBIvK " boiltr you phiced
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and find it to be verv economical and has done its
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Yours verv truly,

HUGH CHESNEY. Florist.

Westbury Station, Queens Co.

Dear Sir : It gives me great
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MARCH 24. ISSS.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Trade is still brisk, and very much
unlike what was expected for the
Lenten season. St. Valentine's day
was the busiest day of all winter, ex-
cepting the holidays. It resembled
the day before Christmas. Stock sold
out early, and orders kept pouring in
all day. particularly from out of
town, with nothing to fill them with,
and useless to attempt to buy. A new
fad is on tap, and in a measure ac-
counts for the unusual increased de-
mand for Feb. 14. Many persons sent
out cut flower valentines instead of
the regular article. For instance,
some of the school teachers would
send a valentine of six or a dozen car-
nations or roses to each of the other
teachers, and so on. It is an innova-
tion to foster and encourage in other
localities, as well as locally.

Although all large functions have
ceased, weddings, funerals and the
steady demand for loose bunches have
kept flowers scarce. From appearances
business promises to continue good.
Bulbous slock is getting scarce, save
daffodils and tulips, and the supply
of sniilax is dwindling toward the
vanishing point.

The best grade of roses advanced
25 cents per dozen, and all prices yet
remain firm. The weather is bright
and w;irni. the days longer, and it is
presumed the supply may soon equal
and pass the demand point. The out-
look for Easter stock is fair. Lilies
are more or less diseased, and will be
given a turn at the next club meeting.

Personal.

F. Postma and Mr. Blair have sev-
ered their connection with T. R. Ren-
wick & Co., Mr. Postma going to work
for Henry Smith, and Mr. Blair ftill
undecided between an up norih and
down south engagement.

Chas. Bowditch. late with F. A.
Chapman, is now traveling for Hjnry
A. Dreer, of Philadelphia.

Wencil Cukierski, the city florist,
has purchased a number of lots on the
\\est side, on which to erect a green-
iioMse plant, should occasion require.
GEORGE F. CRABR.

JOIN The Review family. You will
find it both pleasant and profitable.

GALT, ONT.— The annual banquet
of the Gait Horticultural Society, held
recently, was the most successful af-
fair of the sort held by the society.
About forty were present, the supper
was excellent and the toasts were re-
sponded to with much enthusiasm.

Geo. Keller & Son

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If you have wants in Fruit or Ornamental Trees. Shrubs. Etc., we have 'em.

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Cost a few cents more than some others, but we
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S-in, •■ 15 to l.S-in,, 25
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MARCH 24. 1S9S.

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72?

PROFIT IS CERTAIN

in the prudent and thorough heating of a greenhouse as
much as in large sales o( stock. If a florist is burdened
bv an unnecessary annual tax of from

$50 TO $100

lor fuel and extra labor he must work much harder in
order to make up this unnecessary tax out of the profits
of his business. We know from our past experience
that there is no unnecessary tax for fuel and labor
when our boilers are used, because they are made after
careful examination of the reasons why other boilers
have failed and their construction avoids the defects
shown. No one has bought

OUR BOILERS

tliat ever regrt-ted it. and tiiousands have bought and
look back at the cost as llie best investment they ever
made.

SEE WHAT

ihe^e tioristii say:

S. L. BRONSON. New Haven, Conn., Jan. 4th, iSq8, says: I have in my
greenhouse one of your No. 60 Standard Sectional Hot Water Boilers, bought
June 28th, 1897. I find that its work is truly excellent, and think it is the best
heater I ever had. I can find no fault with it in any particular.

GE(;RGE BOVCE. Florist, Utica. N. >'.. Jan. 31st, 1S08. says: I have
thoroughly tested the No. 50 Standard Sectional Hot Water Boiler bought of
you last fall, and it is a pronounced success. It is very easy to raise the water to
a high temperature and keep it so. The boiler is easy to operate, and I can
arrange the fire at m o'clock at night and find it in good condition at 7 o'clock
in the morning, and by the use of drafts quickly obtain a new, bright fire for
the day. The arrangements for cleaning are admirable, as every part of the
boiler is accessible to the light and cleaning brush. Vou have certainly
■secured the right constructinn fnr a first-class greenlmuse heater, and I can
tieartily recommend U to all fiuiists.

OUR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE

is free, and we are in liusiness to give information about
our boilers and heating greenhouses, and solicit corres-

pundence.

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prices delivered at any station, so that a florist knows
exactlv what the cost will be of a boiler selected.

GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

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I INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co.
71S-719

Amllng, E. C 69S

Armstrong, L,uther707

Atkins. F. L 704

Australian Palm

Seed Co 720

Baker, W. F 710

Bader. J &i

Baldwin, A. J 707

Bassett & W. ..694-697
Bayersdorfer & Co. 706

Bell. W. T 694

Benson. M 724

Bercknaans 714-72S

Berger & Co. ..^..703
Bobblnk. L. C. ...722

Boerner, Fred 711

Brinton, W. P. ..716
Breitmeyer. J. &

Sons 712

Britenbaugh 72S

Burpee & Co... 722-726
Carlton. H. R. ...703
Carton Furnace ..730

Chase, Benj 727

Chicago Wrecking

Co 709

Chocolate Cooler.. 713
Cincinnati Bag ...720

Cleary & Co 693

Clucas & Bodding-

ton 695

Cottage Gardens ..713
Crab & Hunter. ...727

Crane. S 702

Cunningham. J. ..711
Czar Rubber Co.. ..732
Danenhower, D. Y.iOO

Danley, S. T 710

Darling, C. T 703

Davis. J. W 696

Dietsch & Co 729

Detroit Flower Pot720

DeWitt, P. M 710

Dillon. J. L 709

Dimmock. A 710

Dorner & Son. .714-717
Dreer, H. A... .709-711

Eggert, B 693

Elsele, C 707

Elliott, W. H 702

Ellis & Pollworth.70j
Elizabeth Nursery.705

Eltzholtz, H 720

Enimans. Geo. M..695

Ernest. W. H 729

Esler, J. G., Sec... 729
Esler, J. G. & A.. 717

Evenden Bros 698

Felthousen. J. E...713

Garrett & Co 702

Gaskill. Geo. W....699
Gibbons, H. W. ..729

Giblin & Co 729

Graham. H 722

Grey, T. J. & Co.713

Grout, H 715

Gurney Heater Co.730

Haentze, B 704

Hagenburger, Carl. 696

Hammond, B 717

Hancock & Son ...712

Hart, M. A 704

Heacock. Jos 70S

Heikes, W. F 7U

Helnl. Jos 704

Henderson Co.. J. .703

Herendeen Co 729

Herr, A. M 716

Herr, D. K 696

Herrington, A 711

Hews. A. H. & Co. 726
Hill. E. G. & Co.715

Hill. D 723

Hippard. E 723

Hitchings & Co. ..

728, 730, 731, 732
Holton & Hunkel..69S
Hopp & Lemke....714

Hunt, E. H 703

Hunt Flo. Co 710

Ionia Pottery Co.. 720
Japanese Nursery. 713
Jennings, E. B. ..722

Jewett & Co 714

Joosten. C. H 716

Kasting, W. F. ..698

Keeler. J. G 715

Keller. Geo. & Son. 728
Kelsey, H. P.. 700, 706

Kennell. J. F 698

Kennicott Co 701

King. J. M 710

Kraber, W. G 713

Krick, W. C 726

Kuehn, C. A 698

Kuhl, Geo. A 724

Lager & Hurrell...724
Leaman. H. W. ..716

Leonard, A. L. &

J. H 707

Lengenfelder, C....703
Lockland Lum, .693-726

Logan, J. M 716

Long, D. B 712

Loose, J. Louis ..703
Lord & Burnham..732
Louisville Tob. Co. 705

Lynch, W. E 706

Lyons, M. 1 722

McBride, Alex. ...72s
McCrea & Cole ...700
McDonald Bros. ..732
McFadden, W. A. .696
MacDonald & Mc-

Manus 691

Manning, J. W. ..702
Mfr. Rubber Co.... 712
Marshall, C. L. ...703
Martin & VonOven.723
Mason, W. F. ....732

Michel, B. H 695

Millang & Co 700

Miller, Geo. L 714

Moninger Co 730

Moon, S. C 705

Moon. W. H. Co.. 707

Morris Flo 702-724

Murphy, W 702

Nanz & Neuner 707

Nanz, C. G 694

Nat. Florists* Board

o£ Trade 693

Peacock, W. P 699

Pennock, S. S 705

Pierce, Butler &

Fierce 732

Pierson Co 720

Pittsburg Clay Co. 720

Poore, F. VV 7(10

Prince & Co 696

Quaker City Mch..725
Rackham, Geo. A.. 715

Randall, A. L 706

Rasmussen, A. ...699

Rawson. G. P 712

Rawson & Co 728

Raynor, J. 1 706

Reed & Keller ....711

Reed Glass Co 723

Regan Ptg. House. 709

Reid, Edw 699

Rice, M. & Co. ...721

Rogers Park 706

Rose, A. D., Sec. ..704

Rose Mfg. Co 723

Rowehl & Granz...712

Rupp. John F 713

Sander & Co 710

Sandltord, Robt....707

Schiller, J. L 696

Schniitz, F. W. 0..722
Scollay, J. A. ....727
Scott, Robt. & Son724
Seawanhaka Green-
houses 724

Shady Hill Nur...716
Shelmire, W. R. ..715
Shepherd. Mrs. .. 705
Sheridan, \V. F. ..695
Shuphelt, W. F. ..716
Siebrecht & Son...7u2
Skabcura Dip Co. .709
Smith, N. & Son. .703

Smith, W. C 7u6

Smith, E. H 702

Smith Co 723

SteHens, B 726

StoUery Bros 715

Storrs & H 72S

Stumpp & Walter

694-696
Sunderbruch Co. ..69S

Suzuki & lida 717

Swayne, W 714

Swayne, Edw 713

Teas, E. Y 726

Thomson, Anderson

& Kennedy 732

Ullrich, L 695

Van der Horst &

Dames 699

Van Home, Griffen730
Vaughan, McKellar

& Winterson 099

Vesey, W. J., Sec. 714

Vincent & Son 711

Walker Fert. Co.. ..717

Washburn, A 710

Weathered's Son. ..723
Weber & Son. ..705-714
Whilldin Pot. Co. .728
Wilmore, W. W....703
Witterstaetter, R..715

Winter, S. B 700

Witt bold. Geo 707

Wooden Goods Co.717

Wors, C. W 098

Zlmglebel. D 698

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?31

111

HITCHINGS&C9

Greenhouse Builders

and

largest

niarmfacturers

of

Greenhouse

Heating

and

Ventilating

Apparatus

D. Falconer, Rose Grower,
writes us as follows:

3f Chatham, N. J.,

_I am pleased to inform .you that the new Ko.
57 Boiler you sold me last Fall has proved satis-
factory' in ever>- respect. All that you have
claimed for it I have found correct.

I have heated two Rose Houses with it, each
IS'b" wnde and HiO* long, total amount of glass
surface S.OOO square feet. I didn't have to push
it much when the temperature was S and 12 de-
grees below zero to have my houses 511 degrees.
I consider it economical in fuel, easily cleaned
and ver>- easy to fire. If I am fortunate in the
future to extend my plant, I shall select the same
heater.

Your ventilating apparatus is also to my en-
tire satisfaction.

Respectfully yours,

(Signed) D. Falconer.

I. P. Dickenson, L,ettuce Grower, of Morgan-
ville, N. J,, writes :

In answer to your inquiry as to how I like your
New Sectional Boiler, would say that it gives
good satisfaction, throws out heat freely, is easy
to regulate, and requires ver>- little labor and at-
tention. 1 have two other sectional boilers,
which it is claimed will heat nearly twice as
much as yours, but I thiuk yours, the'No. 57, will
beat them both, and with only one half the
amount of coal. The No. 57 is a hummer.
Yours truly,
(Signed) I. P. Dickenson.

Louis Dupuy. Flori.st, of Whitestone, I^. I.,
writes :

It affords me great pleasure to tell you that
your new sectional Boiler you supplied'me last
Summer, is a boiler far superior to any I have so

The accompanying cut
represents the
interior of our new

No. 57
Sectional
Tubular
Boiler

regarding which we have
received the
following letters :

far seen in use. It has not been in any way
over-estimated, as it does easily all you claim for
It. Ever.\' man I have had attending to the fires
was quick in praising your No. 57 in comparison
with the other boilers. Respectfully yours,

(Signed) I,. Dupuy.

Anton Schultheis, Florist, of College Point, I,.
I., writes ;

The sectional tubular boiler I received of vou
last October for my new house, I-Wx^d', with
high glass sides, has proved to be all vou claim
for It. It is economical, easy to regu'late, and
can be heated to boiling inside of thirtv minutes
if necessary. I can recommend your tubular
boilers where large houses are to be heated.
They will do the work.

Respectfully yours,

(Signed) A. Schulthki.s.

We give special attention to supplying Iron Frames, and Roof Wood Work, fitted ready for erection by Florist,
with the aid of a local carpenter.

HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., New YORK

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FIRST - CLASS
fjoods and cor-
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forced us to the
front, and to-da\
we are tlie largest
manufacturers of

Iron

Reservoir
Vases and
Lawn

Settees

in America. A 411
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108-IKi Liberty St., Columbus, Ohio.

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office:

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For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen.

J-2 inch, 4 Ply 8 Cents Per Foot

3-4 " 3 " 8 " "

3-4

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12
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15

Made in 50 feet or 25 feet lengths with
couplings attached,

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heaters your choice?

If you waut a cheap heater don't waste 5 minutes over
vour choice. Whichever you finally select you'll wish
you'd taken another. If you want a greenhouse heater
that'll really do the work, that'll save you the most money
on fuel, that'll cause you the least annoyance, we'd like
to interest vou in the American Boiler Co.'s "Spence"i
Hot Water Heater. Write for book about it.

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Vol. J.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 3J, J898.

No. 18.

ACACIA PUBESCENS.

The illustration shows a plant of
this beautiful yellow - flowered shrub

greatly aduiired by visitors, but is rare-
ly met with. and I do not know where .'i
stock eould be obtained in tliis country.
Our plants have never produced any

Acacia Pubescens.

growing in a 10-ineh pot, and will sup-
plement the recent very interesting ar-
ticle on acacias by Mr. Herrington.

This species is easily grown with
cool treatment, and when in bloom is

PLANTING AROUND A FOUNTAIN.

What could lie used to advantage for
a strip six feet wide running around
a fountain, situated in a small park in
the center of town? The fountain ba-
sin is about thirty feet in diameter,
so the strip would be about one hun-
dred feet long. The lower edge is about
one foot above surrounding walks and
inside edge perhaps eighteen inches
above walks. In stating plants you
would advise using, please also give
number required. E. C. KECK.

Iowa.

As more or less spray will be car-
ried from the fountain by winds, most
flowering and foliage plants would be
unsuitable, and tall growing plants
would probably obstruct the view of
the basin, though height of basin edge
is not given in the inquiry. I would
therefore advise Funkia undulata. Fun-
kia undulata variegata. Funkia alba
cordata, the smaller varieties of iris
for outer edge, alternating with Heme-
rocallis Sieboldii, allowing two feet
apart for funkias and eighteen inches
apart for irises. C. J. S.

seed, and we have found cuttings dif-
ficult to root. The graceful, pendulous
sprays are fine for cutting, and add a
delicate finisli to the best floral work.
W. T. BELL.

LINGERING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Our chrysanthemums are grown in
the usual manner, on raised benches,
one stem and one flower to a plant.
The last of the main crop of flowers
are cut in December, or very early in
.January, when the bench is cleared for
something else. This season some of
the plants were allowed to remain, and
produced many medium-sized blooms
from short side branches; and when
these are removed, throw up stems
from the ground that produce better
flowers, that can be cut long enough to
be useful.

We cut flowers of Maud Dean on
March 5 from plants that had not been
disbudded, the largest flower being six
inches in diameter, and the plants

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MARCH 31, 1898.

having then numerous buds.

The plants have since been thrown
out; but were healthy and vigorous,

and would undoubtedly have flowered
tor some time longer.

W. T. BELL.

Easter Suggestions.

Just a few words more about the big
Meek that is before us, and where we
expect to make a little fortune, if it
doesn't freeze liard. Last year with
MS. the Saturday liefore Easter was
I amy. The two previous years it was
freezing. This is such an exception to
all other years in our memory that we
announce with confidence that wintrr
is past and gone, and tight p-ickin,^
casfs, heated wagons, wrapping paper,
warped tempeis and twisted figures of
speech will be entirely absent during
our rush. With many of ns it is a
great rush and a trying time, even if
we have the most favorable weather
on our side. The more faithfully you
endeavor to fill your orders, both as to
quality, neatness and punctuality, the
greater is the mental strain, and if
you don't worry over these things, you
are likely to have many a call-down
and give serious offense in some places.

Therefore, to help out with filling
your orders for the two days before
Kaster. which is often thirty days'
work crowded into two, put off noth-
ing for tomorrow that can be done to-
day. You should cle;tr off a space in
one house or more. Over the sand or
ashes that is on the bench spread
heavy, coarse paper. Any number of
plants will be bought early in th"
week, to be delivered "wi:h this card
attached, please." on the Saturday or
Sunday. All those can have their pots
well cleaned, the card attached, and
address tag. and be put away ready for
delivery. It is well to have a space set
aside for Friday's delivery, another for
Saturday, and for Sunday. Stood on
this paper, the pots will be clean and
pleasant to handle. You can then say
to most any boy, "Get the Azalea In
Saturdays orders labeled 'Mrs. Isidore
He Blanco.' " You are also sure that
most all of your good lilies, cytisus,
mignonette, hyancinths and other
plants will be wanted. Don't wait ti 1
the end of the we;k, and then have two
or three men scrubbing pots and rais-
ing a great muss, and be in every-
body's way. Have it all done before
the real rush begins.

Crepe Paper.
Crepe paper will be used largely this
year, and you cannot blame a cus-

tomer for wishing the pot covered.
Many a fine lO-inrh pan of Dutch hya-
cinths was sold last year because they
were tastefully fixed up with crepe,
and lots of this work you can do ahead
of time, particularly can you have the
crepe paper — lots of it; cut into differ-
ent sizes and of different shades, s-izes
to suit pots and pans from 4 to 12
inches.

1 have no advice to give you about
packing plants except this: If you
have a lot of lilies to cart to town,
don't stand them in the wagon, where
they can swing about and jam their
heads together. Tie half a dozen or
more together, so when they swing
I hey all go together, and no bruising
occurs.

Shifting Geraniums.

If possible, don't delay in getting
their pots in which they will be sold —
your o-inch geraniums shifted into
a 4-inch. It takes some time to do
this, where there are many thousands,
and don't ute too rich and light a soi .
If it is a little heavy, so much the bet-
ter. A rather heavy loam with a fitth
of old hotbed manure will do them
finely, lot firmly and solid. It is
Howers you want, and this condition
will produce them. I have made a
point of saying htavy soil and potting
firmly, because sometimes we have to
buy these geraniums, and often find
them grown in almost pure rotten ma-
nure and leaf mould, the very opposite
of what they want. They grow and
produce leaves, and sometimes flowers,
but fall about at the surface of the soil,
and are poor things to plant out of
doors in the sun and wind. The ivy
leaf class is now very important. The
soil for them can be a little richer, but
pot firmly.

Much as hanging shelves or any sort
of shelves are to be condemned, for in
many respects they are a nuisance, it
is difficult to find a place that wi 1
grow these ivy leaf geraniums and
other droopers as well as the shelves.
If you don't let them hang over the
edge of a shelf, you must tie them up,
which is much more trouble and not
their natural way to grow. It is al-
most impossible to grow fine lobelias
without the aid of shelves.

Transplanting Annuals.

As soon as the annuals, such as as-
ters. Zinnias, phlox, etc., are up an incli
high, and Ijefoie they smother each
other, they should be transplanted into
flats one inch or more apart. I lik^'
them in Hats best, uhless you grow
tens of thousands, because you can
keep them in the greenhouse a week
or two before removing to a cohJ
frame, where they will do first rate
after the middle of April. If you are
not an expert in this handling of small
seedlings, learn to be. You can and
must plant them deep enough, so that
their leaves are almost touching the
surface of the soil. Som? people are
very careful to squeeze the soil close
to the plant at the surface, and leave
the root very loose. The reverse is
just what is wanted. The surface will
close up with a good watering, but s 'e
that you get your dibl)le away down
and pack the soil well around the
roots. This seems almost unnecessary
to write about, simple little operation
as it is, yet I have seen hundreds of
asters just perish because their roots
were left dangling in a cavity.

Ventilation Heating.

This extraordinarily mild weather
may tempt some of you to let your
fires out, and if you did on your car-
nation houses no harm, but on plant
houses it would be poor economy, and
more particularly would it be injurious
to roses. If the thermometer stood at
HO degrees outside all night, and you
were to close up the house tightly,
with no fire, and were to repeat this a
few nights, you would most assured y
be attacked with that fungus (I don't
know its name, but I know well its
effect), and every leaf would drop, and
even the young, tender growths would
perish. When you enter the house in
the morning and see the pretty dew-
drops on the edges of the leaves, look
out: three such mornings and the tri< k
is done. This every rose grower has
seen, both in fall and spring. It is
not likely that you will let your flres
out, but if you do. then leave on air
and this trouble will not occur. Of
course, the ideal conditions on mild
nights are a little fire and a little venti-
lation.

A remarkably vigorous growth is
noticeable the past tew weeks on both
roses and carnations. It is simply the
abundance of fresh air we have been
able to give them, approaching in a
measure the conditions they would get
outside. It is a lesson for us. Soil,
water, and ventilation, or fresh air, are
inseparable, and we can't grow flowers
without a proper quantity or observ-
ance of all of them, but I really think
that if either wants the closest watch-
ing and demands the greatest exercise
of brains more than the others, it is
reutflation. w. S.

PLATEAU OF NARCISSUS.

The engraving is from a photograph
taken especially for The Review of a
plateau of narcissus arranged by Mr.
Geo. JI. Stumpp, of New York, for the

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Plateau of Narcissus and Ferns.

center of a dinner table. It was pho-
tographed in the basement of the store
and the surroundings must not be con-
sidered in connection with the plateau.

The width of the plateau was seven
feet and it was made for a table twelve
feet in diameter. It was made in four
sections, to facilitate handling. A
square space was left in the center, in
which a central vase of flowers could
be placed. The sections were made of
boards and moss tied over the surface.
In the arrangement the endeavor was
to give the impression of a mass of
daffodils, terns and grasses growing to-
gether.

Nearly 700 narcissus flowers were
used, including Von Sion, Trumpet
Major and Golden Spur, and about 150
small ferns and grasses. In the center
corners were four plants of Pteris
tremula from G-inch pots, the remain-
der of the ferns and daffodils being set
in the mound as naturally as possible
and sloping to the edges. Tho ferns
were from 3 and 4-inch pots, but the
daffodils were cut and "stemmed."

In the center of the nlateau is seen
a vase of the yellow Forsythia For-
tune!.

THE BOUVARDIA.

[From advance sheets of the Florists" Manual, bv
William Scott.]

The bouvardia can be classed as al-
most a tropical plant, most of the spe-
cies coming from Southern Mexico and
South America. The hybrids of some
of these species are what are of value
to the florist. Twenty years ago the
bouvardia was one of the most impor-
tant of the plants we grew, but of late
years, with the advent of long-stemmed
carnations, the wonderful roses, the
chrysanthemum and other more dur-
able flowers, the bouvardias have been
much less grown, and in commercial
places they generally occupy but a
small space, if any, notwithstanding
they are beautiful and easily grown,
and that the flower has grace and re-
finement. In these days of keen com-
petition, the question is, "Do they
pay?" That you must judge by experi-
ence In your own locality.

The best time to begin propagation
is early March, with the roots of
plants that have been grown on a

bench for winter flowering. The bou-
vardia roots very slowly and unsatis-
factorily from the young top growths,
and in ordinary practice that is not
considered a practical method of pro-
pagating this plant. We will begin
with the young roots. Don't take the
large roots near the base of the plants,
nor the thin, thread-like roots of the
widest growth. Choose the growths
between these. Cut them into pitces
about one-half or three-fourths of an
inch in length and distribute them on
a propagating bench, where you have
a good heat, as you would coarse s ed,
pressing them into the sand. Then
cover with at least an eighth of an
inch of sand, pressing it down after
covering. Water sufliciently to keep
moist, about as you would other cut-
tings. In three or four weeks young
plants will be springing up. When they
have made two or three leaves and are
an inch high, lift them from the fand
and pot into 2-inch pots.

The bouvardia is a tropical plant
and at no stage of its existence should
it be exposed to a low temperature.
This accounts for the very different
treatment we give it from what is
considered right in Western Europe.
Plant out in the open ground about
the first of June, or earlier, if you are
in a latitude where no late frosts ap-
pear. A very light, rich soil is much
the best adapted to the wants of the
bouvardia. Unless there is a very long
spell of hot. dry weather, no watering
is needed after the first good watering
when planted. The growth that has
started in the greenhouse will continue
to grow out of doors, but that is of
little consequence, and can before lift-
ing be entirely cut away. It is th'
strong, vigorous growth that wi'l
spring from the roots after being
planted out that you will depend on to
give you flowers. They want stopping
about twice during the summer.

The lifting time will vary according
to where you are. In Buffalo we used
to lift about the second week in Sep-
tember. If later, and the weather
should be cold, they are much slower
in taking hold of the soil in their new
quarters. A very good plan is to do
the last pinching a week or so before
you lift them. The break from this
last stopping will then come in about
right for the holidays. Plant in flve
inches of good loam, and as to dis-
tance apart, be guided by size of the
plants. A foot apart is little enough
for any of them. Anybody, with al-
most any temperature, can get the first
crop of bouvardia. but to get them to
make a growth and a profitable crop
of flowers again in March requires
heat. Unless they are kept in a night
temperature of at least 60 degrees and
syringed daily, they will just stand
still after their first crop is over. The
rampant way they grow and flower
when the warm sun of April comes
shows you what they want.

They can, of course, be grown in

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pots, but do far better and are more
easy to manage planted on a bench in
a light, warm house.

If after the end of March you need
the bench for some other crop you can
cut down the bouvardias to within a
few inches of the bench, lift them,
shaking off all the soil, and place them
close together in flats with three or
four inches of moist soil around them
and put under a bench where there is
not much drip, and they will do there
all right till planting out time. The
old plants will of course be much lar-
ger than those propagated the first
year.

Red spider attacks them, and so do
mealy bug, but their presence is in-
excusable, for a proper use of the hose
will prevent both. Green fly will ap-
pear if fumigation is neglected, but be
careful to smoke lightly, particularly
when the plants are first housed, for
they burn readily.

In lifting, I cannot say as you can
about carnations, "let all the soil tum-
ble off if it will, so long as I save ev-
ery fibre," for they do not lift so well,
or rather, do not recuperate so quickly.
Lift carefully with a good ball of earth
and for the first week shade and sy-
ringe frequently.

GREENHOUSE PESTS, SAN JOSE

SCALE AND LEGISLATION

VERSUS INSECTS.

[Read by Professor John B. Smith before tlie New
York Florists' Club.]

The topics are wide, and either would
furnfsh a text tor a sermon it treated at
large; but I will content myself with
making suggestions rather than exhaus-
tive and exhausting descriptions.

All rational methods for the destruc-
tion of insects, indoors or in the fields,
must be based upon a knowledge of the
character ot the insect to be dealt with,
of its life history and of the way in
which the destructive agent Is expected
to work.

In the greenhouse where leaves and
flowers are the desired products, many
methods that are available in the field,
become useless. The plants are more
delicate, the foliage Is more tender and
the flowers must be guarded from any-
thing that will tend to discolor or in any
way Injure their perfection.

We must attempt to arrange our prac-
tice so as to destroy the insects without
harming our plants, and the selection of
a proper agent Is sometimes difficult.
First, It is important to know how we
kill insects. Of course In those cases
where the creatures eat the leaf-tissue
and we use arsenicals. the matter is sim-
ple. The poison acts through the stom-
ach exactly as if some higher animal
were the victim. But stomach poisons,
especially arsenicals, are rarely desirable
in a greenhouse, and the insects against
which they are necessary are not among
those that are most destructive.

Most of the greenhouse pests are suck-
ers and creatures that live on the plant
Juices and merely puncture the outer tis-
sue to get at the liquid within. Crea-
tures like that cannot be reached by
stomach poisons until we learn how to
poison the plant circulation itself.

Of course the damage caused is in direct
proportion to the number of insects pres-
ent. A single plant louse, for instance,
can do little harm; on a carnation leaf,
for example— it makes a puncture or
two. exhausts a few cells and dies. The
amount of sap taken is insignificant,
and not in the least a drawback to the
plant. Locally we see a minute yellow
spot, and if the leaf be held up toward

the light and examined with a glass, a
thin spot of exhausted plant cells is seen.
AVith a higher magnitication we may see
tlie minute puncture itself. But this is
not all. unfortunately. Bacteria and
other disease germs are constantly pres-
ent in the air and on the plant surface;
so long as this surface remains luibroken
they are harmless; but so minute are
they, that even the slightest wound gives
them entrance and the puncture made by
a plant louse Is more than sufficient. The
exhausted and partly decaying cells in-
jured by the insects form an excellent
culture medium for the micro-organism
and soon the minute spot begins to grow.
Then we find a bacteriosis of carnations
fully established and now a germ disease
instead of an insect must be fought.

1 do not mean to assert that all cases
of bacteriosis are started in this way,
for any skin wound will serve equally
well; but it cannot be doubted that in a
large percentage of cases the origin of
the disease Is from an insect puncture.
As the insects increase in number, their
injury becomes more severe. Yellow
spots multiply and the plant begins to
feel not only the loss of sap, but the fail-
ure of the leaves to exercise their proper
function. The disease centers are equally
multiplied and the plant becomes physic-
ally unfit to perform its work of pro-
ducing perfect flowers in satisfactory
quantity.

We get then one very important sug-
gestion here — keep plants as sound as
possible and deal with insects at once,
when they are few in number, not when
they have become so numerous that the
plants are practically unable to recover.
We must always remember that plants
are living beings and responsive to both
good and bad treatment. They are as
variable in their resisting powers to out-
side influence as are the members ot the
animal kingdom, and the one in the best
physical health in either case, stands the
best chance ot altogether avoiding In-
jury.

To understand just how contact
poisons work on insects we must con-
sider for an instant the general anato-
my, and particularly their mode of
breathing. Insects have no closed sys-
tem of blood circulation such as we find
in higher animals. There is only one
long tube more or less divided into cham-
bers and this acts as a pump, forcing the
blood Into the head cavity and from
there it makes its way through the body
among the muscles and viscera until it
finds its way back into the pump.

Neither do insects have lungs and yet
they require air to purify the blood, tor
life is essentially the same in them as in
man. Therefore a modification m struc-
ture has occurred and the air is carried
in flexible tubes to all parts of the body.
These tubes go everywhere where the
blood goes and they open along the sides
of the body — never on the head. An in-
sect breathes, then, along the entire
length of each side and there may be as
many as 20 openings, although there are
usually less. Ordinarily contact poisons
act through these spiracles or breathing
pores, though sometimes, on soft-bodied
slugs, we can use caustics. In the green-
house, however, these caustics would be
almost as dangerous to the plants as to
the insects, hence the safer materials
which act through the spiracles must be
employed.

These may be soaps of various kinds,
tobacco decoctions, oils, dry powders or
gases, and each of these acts in a differ-
ent way.

C>ne of the simplest of the remedies
usually employed is sulphur, either dry
or in the shape of sulphur water. In
either case the result is due to the decom-
position of the sulphur producing a va-
por which is deadly to insect life.
Against creatures like the red mite or
spider so often found on violets and
other plants, dry sulphur spread on the
soil and allowed to decompose slowly
by the warmth and moisture often acts
like a charm. Sulphur, indeed. Is almost
a specific against mites or similar minute
spider-like creatures. The gases given
off by its decomposition seem to be dead-
ly to them. To the plants it is harmless

unless used in unreasonable quantity.
Exactly where the reasonable line ends
is a question which the experience of the
gardener must ascertain for each line of
plants; but ordinarily there is no risk in
sowing the sulphur so as to yellow tho
soil very perceptibly.

The sulphur acts only when the insects
are In the active stage, and does not in-
jure the eggs, hence infestation may con-
tinue for some time after the sulphur is
applied, and so long as any unhatched
eggs remain.

Against plant-lice sulphur is of little
use as compared with tobacco. Tobacco
in all forms is a good thing. It is a fer-
tilizer, the nicotine as it is sradually ex-
tracted by the moisture of the soil kills
almost all insect life contained in it, and
when vaporized it is death to plant lice.
The mere smell of the tobacco while ap-
parently unpleasant to many nsects is
not poisonous to them. But an extract
in water so applied that the insects be-
came covered, is rapidl.v fatal. So to-
bacco smoke when breathed by insects Is
fatal to many, while it stupefies a yet
greater number. I need not speak on
this point to practical florists, all ot
whom have probably had experience in
this direction. A very good way to use
tobacco where pipes are sufficiently hot
is to smear them with a tobacco extract
and moisten from time to time until it
has all evaporated. This will penetrate
everywhere and will settle on everything
in almost invisible globules, killing all
the aphides that come under its influence.

This leads naturally to another very
Important point that must be considered
and whose neglect accounts for many
failures. Most insects have the bodies
either pubescent, very polished, or pow-
dery or somewhat waxy on the surface,
so that they shed water quite readily
and anv application of a coarse spray
simply rolls off without effect. So also
the spiracles or breathing pores are fur-
nished with protecting screens ot hair or
bristles which serve to keep out foreign
material. A large drop of water or wa-
tery decoction has not the least chance
of penetrating through this protection
and the application is useless as an in-
secticide. Use the same mixture with an
atomizer and the result will be quite
different. The minute globules adhere
readily to the insect because they are
not heavy enough to roll off; they pene-
trate between the protecting screen or
under it, and enter the body with the in-
breathing. Therefore when tobacco or
anv other watery mixture is to be ap-
plied it should be put on in as fine a spray
as can be secured.

For cleaning house plants of all save
scale Insects, a tobacco soap suds put on
with an atomizer, is almost perfect.
This brings me to soaps as insecticides
and they act in a somewhat different
way. When put on very strong they are
ot course very caustic and as dangerous
to plants as to insects. Put on at a
strength safe to the plants they clog the
spiracles and thus choke the insects to
death.

Some of you in days gone by may have
made soap bubbles, and if you did not
vou have probably seen others make
them. This is a good example ot the
tenacity ot a soap film, and it such a one
forms over the spiracles of an insect the
creature simply chokes to death. That
explains how soaps art and the one that
forms the stickiest film is the best. Tar
soaps, or fir-tree oil soaps are particu-
larly good for that reason, and fish oil
soaps come next. You can readily test
the difference between these and the
common hard soap suds if you make a
solution of equal strength. The common
soap suds will feel clean and smooth and
crisp to the hand, while the others will
feel more or less slimy. These soapy
mixtures should also be put on in a fine
spray and from what I have said you
will realize that thoroughness is essen-
tial, for no Insect not actually hit by an
application will be in the least affected
by it. Soap suds have an advantage
over mere watery mixtures, because they
adhere better. The insect surface that
will shed a droplet of water will retain
and become covered by one ot soap-suds

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An Easter Thought.

LArranged and Photographed by Mr. \V. T. Bell, Franklin, Pa.]

—hence a tobacco soap is better than a
tobacco tea, though neither is equal to a
tobacco smoke.

There is another point worthy of at-
tention in the greenhouse. If soaps are
to be used, those made with potash
rather than with soda should be se-
lected. Potash is a plant food and
when washed into the soil acts as a fer-
tilizer and is taken up and removed by
the vegetable growth. Soda on the con-
trary in the form used in soaps is actu-
ally deleterious to the plants when pres-
ent in any quantity, and a frequent use
of suds made with a soda soap may eas-
ily impair the value of the soil for plant
growth. In general, hard soaps are
soda soaps, while soft soaps are potash
soaps.

Dry powders are rarely used in the
greenhouse, but whenever they are to be
employed the reasons that call for a fine
spray, call for the finest possible dust.
The finer the dust, the more effective the
application. Coarse particles are readily
sifted out, but fine fragments penetrate
and get into the body cavity where they
can produce their characteristic effect.

Of the oils, kerosene only has been
used to any extent, and this is a most
valuable insecticide where its use is al-
lowable. It is very effective even when
greatly diluted, but it must be first

emulsified before it can be mixed with
water. This emulsion is prepared as fol-
lows:

Hard soap shaved fine, Vz pound.

Water, 1 gallon.

Kerosene, 2 gallons.

Dissolve the soap in boiling water and
pour the kerosene, which should also be
slightly warm, into the boiling hot suds
— churn rapidly with a force pump for a
few minutes, and you will get a beauti-
ful, snow-white butter which will keep
in a cool place for weeks, and will dis-
solve readily in water to any extent.

Thus much for insecticides in general,
and now a few words concerning a very
few kinds of insects. Of course the same
conditions that favor the growth of
plants also favor the development of cer-
tain kinds of insects, and particularly,
plant lice or aphides, commonly called
"green-fly" or "black fly" according as
they vary in color.

These are peculiar in several respects
and particularly their mode of multipli-
cation. Their appearance I will not un-
dertake to describe, but if a single large
individual be observed for a few days in
succession, it will be noted that a colony
of small specimens, daily increasing in
size and number, forms round here, and,
as these attain full size in a few days
they move off a little distance and in

turn become centers of new colonies. If
the watch be continuous and close, it may
be observed that every few hours the
mother of the colony gives birth to a liv-
ing young and all her descendants are
apt to be like herself, viviparous, par-
thenogenetic females. Some of them be-
come winged, but that is not necessary
to enable them to begin reproduction.
Under greenhouse conditions no males
art produced as a rule, and multiplica-
tion goes on with great rapidity. It is
against such insects that the florist is
most frequently called to battle, and be-
sides the methods already mentioned, it
may be in place to say that single plants
may be often completely cleaned bv the
use of bisulphide of carbon. Bisulphide
of carbon is a clear liquid like water
which volatilizes rapidly, giving off an
extremely foul odor which is poisonous
to insects when confined in it. A dram
is sufficient to poison one cubic foot of
closed space, so as to kill plant lice with-
out harming plants in one hour. In a
closet constructed for the purpose, a
number of plants might be placed at one
time and completely cleaned, whenever
such cleaning was desirable, as before
sending to a customer. As the vapor is
heavier than air and sinks, the bisul-
phide should be evaporated in a shallow
dish secured in some way near the top of
the closet. The objection to this mate-
rial is its inflammability, but so long as
this peculiarity is kept in mind it can be
used with entire safety.

A somewhat similar process has of late
been the subject of experiment in clean-
ing entire houses of insects by the use of
hydrocyanic acid gas. This is secured
by the action of dilute sulphuric acid on
cyanide of potassium, and it is exceed-
ingly poisonous to animal life of all
kinds. The proportions are:

Fused cyanide of potassium,
9S per cent pure, 1 oz. weight.

Sulphuric acid, 1 oz. measure.

Water, 3oz. measure.

Use a glazed earthenware vessel and
put in first the necessary water, then add
the acid, and when all is prepared drop
in the cyanide in small lumps. The for-
mation of gas begins at once and the
amounts above given will thoroughly
fill lOO cubic feet of space. Plant lice
succumb in a few minutes, scales in from
one half to one hour— plants very soon
thereafter. I do not know enough of the
practical use of this gas to say much of
its possibilities. I know that it has been
used in some large houses: but I do not
know the details. It is an exceedingly
dangerous thing in careless hands, yet it
may develop into a valuable method
when we become better acquainted with
its range and its possibilities.

Among the most troublesome green-
house pests are scales: soft and armored.
Soft scales are usually of considerable
size; of the texture their name implies
and brown in color. The young are
smaller, much flatter and paler: usually
quiescent, but capable of motion. In
some species the young are produced
alive, in some eggs are deposited under
the female scales. Whichever is the case
the florist must study the species until he
knows when the young larvae are being
produced. Then he should apply his
washes promptly and thoroughly and at
sliort intervals, for the larvae scales are
easily killed, and once out of the way the
plants will remain clean. Soap washes
are best in this case, although, tobacco
will do, if frequently used. The main
point to be observed is the time when
the young appear and prompt applica-
tion as soon thereafter as possible.

The armored scales differ from the soft
scales or Lecaniums in that the scale Is
separate from the insect itself which lies
free beneath it. The armored scales
have no power of motion when they are
once fixed to the plant and their chance
to travel is confined to a day or two
just after they are born or hatched as
the case may be. Treatment is much as
already advised and is also effective in
proportion to the promptness and thor-
oughness with which the application is
made. No use to apply weak washes to
mature scales.

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Now it has been suggested that I
should say something about the San
Jose scale and about the attempts to
legislate it out of existence. I am afraid
that almost too much has been already
said on the subject— enough at any rate
to induce Germany to forbid the en-
trance of our fruit and living plants into
her markets. Just how far this will be
enforced, it is impossible to say at pres-
ent, but perhaps far enough to make the
unwisdom of the "scare" that has been
caused, tlioroughly apparent. Tliat tliis
insect is a destructive one if left to itself,
is beyond question, and that we have not
yet found the best method of dealing
witli it may also be admilted. I am
firmly convinced, however, that legisla-
tion is not that best method, for laws do
not enforce themselves, and if the energy
displayed in securing legislation were de-
voted to experiments in the orchard, the
result might be different. We know the
life history of tlie insect now, thor-
oughly; we know that we can kill it if
we are persistent, and as compared witn
some plant diseases it is almost harm-
less. In the very worst infested district
in New Jersey the fire blight killed more
trees last year tlian the scaie has dorie In
the ten years that it has been with us.
In one of the best peach orchards in New
Jersey the scale has been present ever
since it was put out. None but careful
horticultural treatment was given until
the present Winter and of more tlian
1,000 trees, not one has been in the
least harmed by the scale. Plant disease
cut oft 10 per cent, of the orchard last
year, and 20 per cent, of some varieties.
Why not legislate against that?

Legislation has a place undoubtedly in
our battle with insect foes, but it is
ratlier to give us a weapon than to act it-
self. There are always some men who are
behind the times or who are congenitally
unable to comprehend tliat anyone has
rights that they are bound to respect.
Such men occur among the farmers as
well as elsewhere, and in some cases they
maintain a veritable nuisance on their
grounds in the form of insect infested
plants from which adjoining lands be-
came infested; such men should be com-
pelled to look after their property to the
extent of saving their neighbors, and leg-
islation can help us to that point and no
further. Of course, inspection of nurser-
ies is a good thing in so far as it informs
the nurseryman of the condition of his
own affairs and he can make it, if he
chooses, the basis of a guarantee to pur-
-chasers that his stock is clean. This
will be of some tangible benefit to the
purchaser if he is careful to deal with re-
sponsible firms, but as it is now. a certi-
ficate is a protection to a dishonest
dealer since it gives him something to
hide behind should his stock prove, later,
to be either diseased or infested by in-
sects.

It seems almost as if there was an epi-
■demic of a new disease which may be
called "certiflcatitis," sweeping through
the country, and its most prominent
symptom is a craving tor a written for-
mula which is expected to replace the
necessity for personal care and examina-
tion.

It is admitted in the very latest expres-
sion from Mr. Alwood, who is one of the
chief promoters of legislation, that a cer-
tificate may be dishonestly affixed to
stock or that an inspection may fail to
discover infestation it it is slight. As a
matter of fact, certificated stock has
been received in New Jersey from three
states this past Winter infested by the
scale.

In such cases certificates are a positive
source of danger, since the purchasers
are apt to rely upon them too implicitly
and to assume that they are a guarantee
which obviate the necessity for personal
care and inspection. Whetlier florists
will ever suffer from this pernicious scale
Is a question. The insect infests almost
everything. Its normal food plants are
perhaps the tree forms of the Rosaceae.
But vines and shrubs, as roses, black-
berry, raspberry and the like, are also
infested, and roses particularly, are
■sources of danger.

ORCHIDS IN JADOO.

I send you this day the photo which
represents three plants of a batch of
100 Cattleya Gigas which arrived late
last fall from a friend of mine in South
America. Half were potted in the usual
way, with peat and moss; the other
half I potted in "Jadoo." The two out-
side plants are those potted in "Ja-
doo," the center one being the one
most advanced of the .50 that were pot-
ted in the old way. Think this as good
an object lesson as could possibly be
given.

Would state that a few grains of
common sense will have to be exer-
cised by those growing orchids in "Ja-
doo," as they will not stand overwater-
ing. The method I have used is th's:
For cattleyas, Laelias and the like,
shake out all the fine particles, the
same as when using peat, using only
the most fibrous parts, adding about
half the quantity of small nodules cf
charcoal. This makes the compost
reasonably open, and the air gets at
the roots to some extent. For cypri-
pediums and such as are to be grown
in pots, use the finer parts, making the
compost somewhat more open with ad-
ditional charcoal, and, if possible, wa-
ter with the Jadoo liquid, diluted with
rain water.

Experiments with other plants are
just as satisfactory, notably with rub-
bers, fuchsias, gloxinias, and ferns.

The Cypripedium bellatulum album
exhibited by me January 1, 1898, and
awarded silver medal by Mass. Hort.
Soc'y. was grown in "Jadoo:" also Cy-
pripedium Lathamianum and the Cy-
pripedium Wm. Wallace Lunt exhiEit-
ed February 19 and 12 respectively,
and each awarded first-class certifi-
cates by above society, were grown in
"Jadoo."

In conclusion, would say that if hor-
ticulturists have brains and are w 11-
ing to exercise them, by all means
grow your plants in "Jadoo," but if
you are going to grow plants on the hit
or miss plan — let it alone.

WM. WALLACE LUNT.

Hingham, Mass.

CHICAGO.

CluS Meeting.

The disease of Lilium Harrisii was
the subject for discussion at the last
meeting of the Florists' Club, and it
was opened with a most interesting
talk by Mr. E. Buettner, who brought
with him for purpose of illustration
quite a variety of diseased bulbs and
a hand magnifying glass. As has been
previously stated in these columns, Mr.
Buettner believes the disease is wholly
due to the little white mites found on
diseased bulbs, and he showed bulbs
that had been honeycombed by the lit-
tle pests. Under the naked eye they
look like small grains of white sand.
Under the magnifying glass they are

seen to be nearly round, and slow in
movement, though they are blessed
with six legs. Mr. Buettner has found
the same mite on diseased bulbs of
hyacinths, tulips, irises, Japan longi-
florum and tuberoses. His experience
with Harrisii has this year been more
disastrous than ever and he estimates
his loss from disease at about 60 per
cent. He does not care to grow any
more Harrisii unless he can be assured
of unaffected bulbs. He believed the
disfiguring of the foliage to be caused
by the bites of the insects on the ten-
der heart of the bulb before growth
had started. He found that tight bulbs
seemed less affected than those in
which the scales were loose. The
mites do their work mainly at the base
of the bulb, and that is where decay
starts.

In his opinion, the only way to erad-
icate the disease is to promptly destroy
every affected bulb. He believes that
if the Bermuda growers made a re-
ally earnest effort to that end they
could yet preserve the lily growing in-
dustry, and that if they do not take
some radical and effective steps at once
their market for bulbs will dwindle
to the zero mark with lightning-like
rapidity. He is firmly convinced that
Harrisii bulbs can be grown in this
country, and spoke of a lot of bulbs
he had a few years ago that had been
grown in Louisiana. They were quite
green in color and he had grave doubts
about them, but they proved to be the
most satisfactory lot of bulbs he ever
had.

In speaking of the theory that the
difliculty with the Bermuda Harrisii was
due to exhaustion of the soil from lack
of rotation in crops, he said that we
were too prone to advance that excuse
when mysterious troubles arose. He
cited the case of growers of the sugar
beet in Germany. Sections where the
sugar beet had been successful for
years suddenly met with almost com-
plete failure and the trouble was con-
sidered due to lack of rotation in crops,
but investigation showed that the real
cause was a nematode similar to the
eel-worm that now gives rose grow-
ers so much trouble. The soil was
cleared by planting a crop of summer
turnips, of which the nematodes were
equally fond, and when the worms
were in the turnips they were gathered
and burned. After clearing the ground
in this way the sugar beet was again
cultivated as successfully as before.

He compared the careless methods of
the Bermuda growers to the scrupu-
lous care exercised by the Holland
growers. There every bulb to be used
for propagating from is rigidly exam-
ined before being so used, and any
bulb found to be in any way affected
by disease is promptly burned. While
it is true that the Holland growers
have found diseases that they cannot
eradicate, they have kept them in
check, and but for this care and watch-
fulness the bulb growing industry in
that country would have been seriously
threatened.

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Orchids grown in Jadoo.

Another point noted by Mr. Buettner
was that the smallest bulbs seemed
to be most affected by the disease. On
this account the larger sizes were the
most economical under present condi-
tions. It was suggested that lime
might be useful in preventing the rav-
ages of the insect, but that the only
effective plan of campaign would be in-
spection of every bulb by the grower
when replanting and the prompt de-
struction of any affected ones. He be-
lieved that the mites existed entirely
in the bulbs and that destroying af-
fected bulbs would clear the soil of the
pests, though it would be safer to use
new ground if possible. All bulbs that
have brown spots on the scales are in-
fested with the mite.

Mr. Buettner told some humorous
stories of the days when Harrisii lilies
were first received from Bermuda, and
how they were sold as "everblooming
lilies" that would bloom at least three
times during a season.

He finds the Japanese longiflorum a
great improvement over Harrisii for
late forcing. In fact, he found them
rather too early this year. Some in-
tended for Easter were in bloom six

weeks before that time, due, of course,
to the unusual season.

Change of Hall.
The trustees reported that they had
secured an option on a meeting place
in Handel Hall building, 40 Randolph
street, at much more advantageous
rates than the present meeting place,
but that it could be secured only for
the first and third Fridays of the
month. It appearing that Friday was
as acceptable to the majority present
as Thursday, the trustees were in-
structed to secure a lease of the pro-
posed new quarters. Therefore, after
May 1 the meetings will be held on the
first and third Friday of each month
i at Handel Hall building, 40 Randolph
' street, fifth floor. Elevator runs till
! 11 p. m.

Next Meeting.
It will be "Private Gardeners' Night"
at the next meeting of the club, to be
held April 14, in the present quarters
of the club. The private gardeners are
expected to turn out in force on this
occasion, and each one is invited to
bring something of interest for exhi-
bition.

The Market.

The market is steadier than last
week and stock has been pretty well
cleaned up in most lines. Lilies and
good violets have gone better to a no-
ticeable degree. The outlook for an.
unusually good trade at Easter is ex-
cellent. All the dealers feel convinced
that it will be a record breaker. But
it is thought that the supply will fairly
equal the demand and that the only
shortage will be in high grade lilies.
Some fear a shortage in good carna-
tions, while others feel sure the supply
will be sufficient. Easter quotations
appear in several advertisements in
this issue.

Various Items.

,Tohn Mangel has shown his confi-
dence in the future by taking a three-
year lease of the elegant store at the-
northwest corner of State and Wash-
ington streets at a rental of $S,000 a
year. And the large business done so
far indicates that a big price for a
choice location is a good investment.
A. Lange has a unique window at
his new place, 51 Monroe street. It is
a basement store, but as there happens
to be no window at that point on the
main floor his bulk window is allowed
to rise six or seven feet above the side-
walk level. By a system of shelves he
is enabled to make an unusually fine

! display, and there is always a crowd
of people looking down into this cave
of beauty. He has this large window

' closed in from the store on the mside
and can keep the window so cool that
liis whole stock can be on display,
while from the store a customer can
step into the lower part of the window
and make selection of flowers. The
store proper is being very handsomely

fitted up. , , , t„,-o

A. L. Randall's new wholesale store
at 4 "Washington street is a remark-
ably convenient one and he is having
it fitted up in first-class style It is
more than double the size of his old
store, the walls are nicely Papei'ed,
there is elevator service, and his front
windows face the public library. Two
extra large ice boxes are being placed
in position and the bench room pro-
vides an immense surface for laying
out and handling stock. He does a
large local trade and he has a unique
arrangement whereby customers may
inspect stock with comfort while the
boxes are being opened. On top of and
along the back of a wide bench 45 feet
long is a smaller bench, upon which
customers may be seated while observ-
ing the operation of opening up, ana
the one that speaks first gets the
stock. A. L. feels that he is right in
it with his new place, which is but a
short distance east of Wabash avenue,
the headquarters of the bulk of the
wholesalers.

Ed Winterson has added to his com-
bination suit a blue shirt with white
spots about the size of a quarter and
as striking as moonflowers in a cata-
logue cut, also a pair of dark colored

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glasses to protect his eyes from the
moonflower display.

An art gallery is the latest addition
to Reinberg Bros. High art, too, so
high that the bookkeeper has to use a
step ladder to make the entries in the
<;ombination.

Recent visitors: P. Vos, represent-
ing the Holland Bulb Co., Oegstgeest,
Holland; C. L. Whitney, Traverse City,
Mich.: H. Van Teylingen, representing
Van Zanten & Co., Hillegom, Holland.

Mrs. A. H. Saxon wants to rent the
greenhouses left her by her late hus-
band. There are five houses, at Down-
er's Grove, an acre or so of land and a
four-room cottage. This seems like
an excellent opportunity for some
young florist, as a very low rental will
be made. Full information may be
had by addressing Mrs. A. H. Saxon,
Downer's Grove, 111.

WASHINGTON.

S. A. F. Committee Meeting.

According to reports in the daily
press, the executive committee of the
S. A. F. met here on the 14th inst., and
it was a very successful meeting.

The visitors were given a drive about
the city and to the establishment of
the American Rose Company, and on
the return the party lunched at the
Maltby. The party was then conducted
through the new Library building and
through the courtesy of Mr. Durfee vis-
ited the capitol and were admitted to
the senate cloak room, where they were
introduced to several senators and
■were also extended the courtesy of
seats in the reserve gallery.

No correspondents were invited to
any of the functions of the committee
and the daily press is responsible for
news of the meeting.

The florists feel slighted in not being
invited to the meeting or receiving
some recognition, but from the fact
that a government official steered the
party and planned the meeting it was
evident that the florists were not want-
ed. The whole arrangement seems to
have been in charge of this oflScial.
This official. I am informed, character-
ized the Washington florists as asses
for their endeavor to stop the existing
abuses of free distribution by the gov-
ernment, in which case the Baltimore,
Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis and
other clubs, for their endorsement of
our action, must be included.

The florists would have been only too
glad to have postponed the banquet
held by them the week previous and
joined in to make the visitors doubly
welcome had it been possible, but un-
der the circumstances it was not per-
mitted. The florists were not invited
to the meeting, or to meet the gentle-
men, but were kept in the dark as to
the proceedings. I3ut on the eve of the
banquet they were approached and
asked to help defray the expenses.
While all were eager to show the visi-
tors the usual courtesies, they could

not consistently do it in that way. The
menu cards gave the impression that
the banquet was given under the aus-
pices of the florists of Washington.
There were but five present, and four
of this flve are not in sympathy with
the movement against free distribution
by the government. These were Wm.
Gude, A. Gude, Wm. Clark, Benj. Dur-
fee and J. H. Small, Jr. Others pres-
ent were Hon. Jas. Wilson. Secretary
of Agriculture: Wm. R. Smith. Super-
intendent of Botanical Gardens; Col.
Ed. B. Hay, Rev. Dr. Thos. C. Easton,
Adam Graham, Wm. J. Stewart, J. G.
Esler, Elmer D. Smith, Geo. M. Kel-
logg, E. H. Cushman, W. W. Coles, E.
M. AVood, W. K. Harris and Robert
Kift.

In justice to Mr. Gude I might add
that at the first of the agitation against
the free distribution of flowers by the
government he not only took an active
part, but signed his name to the pro-
test sent to the Secretary of War. The
florists cannot see how the S. A. F.
would be embarrassed by any action he
might take as an individual in sympa-
thizing, or even taking an active part
in our cause. We also think that the
florists should have been invited to
send a delegate to state their grievance
before the executive committee and let
them take such action as they deemed
proper. But with the official mentioned
in charge of arrangements such would
not have been proper from his
point of view, to let the so-styled asses
state their case. I trust the S. A. F.
was intended for the benefit of the
fiorists as a whole and not for a chosen
few.

Trade Conditions.

Business has improved very much,
potted stuff selling especially well. The
extreme warm weather has started the
people getting their gardens in shape
and many have already bedded out
plants that will succumb to the cool
nights before Jack Frost has left us.

The large plate glass in the store
window of Mr. J. Louis Loose was
broken recently by an unruly horse
backing the vehicle it was attached to
into it.

The prospect for Easter stuff is en-
couraging: every one seems to be well
stocked and only waiting for it to
come. Easter lilies will not be so scarce
this year as they were last and will be
of much better quality. W. H. K.

BOSTON.

Mass. Hort. Society.

The spring exhibition of the Mass.
Hort. Society, held last week and ex-
tending over four days, was a decided
success. Among the many excellent
things shown may be mentioned the
beautifully grown cyclamens exhibit-
ed by Mr. Donald, gardener to J. S.
Bailey, and Mr. John Barr, gardener
to Mrs. Cheney. The competition be-
tween the two was very close. Mr. K.
Finlayson, gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld,
showed some extremely well grown

specimens of Acacia Drummondii, A.
pubescens and A. cultriformis in fine
flower, also some well grown hya-
cinths, tulips and narcissus.

A very interesting exhibit by Mr.
Cameron, superintendent of the Botan-
ical Gardens at Cambridge, included
Dendrobium nobile nobilius, and D.
Fitchianum. the latter rarely seen in
such good form. Mr. Thatcher, gar-
dener to John L. Gardner, made his
usual flne display of orchids, hya-
cinths, tulips, narcissi, etc., and his
collection of polyanthuses and prim-
roses was much admired.

Warren Ewell, of Dorchester, was
again to the front with a large collec-
tion of finely grown bulbous plants,
and he was the winner of many prizes.
Mr. Peter P^isher, Ellis. Mass., exhibit-
ed his new carnation, Mrs. Thos. Law-
son, and was awarded the society's sil-
ver medal. Mr. Patten, of Tewkes-
bury, was also a successful exhibitor.

The regular weekly lecture on Sat-
urday was by Mr. Henry Lincoln
Clapp, of the George Putnam School,
Boston, on "The Native Ferns of New
England." The lecture was illustrated
by stereopticon views, which made it
very interesting and instructive. At
the close a unanimous vote of thanks
was tendered the lecturer.

Various Notes.

Recent visitors: H. A. Siebreeht,
New York; Mr. Fotheringham, repre-
senting F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown,
N. Y.; A. Dimmock, representing San-
der & Co.

We regret to have to report the se-
rious illness of Mr. Fred Becker, Cam-
bridge, with pneumonia. For a few
days his life was despaired of. but he
is reported to be now imprrvirg, and
hopes are entertained of his rfcvcry.

C. H. J.

A SUCCESSFUL WHOLESALE FIRM
IN BOSTON.

It is about twenty years since Messrs.
Welch Bros., proprietors of the City
Hall Flower Market, Boston, began the
wholesale business, and they may now
be truthfully designated the pioneers
in the wholesale business in New Eng-
land. They have originated many im-
portant methods of simplifying the
handling of the immense quantities of
flowers that are shipped to them daily.
It is well known that they were the
flrst to introduce the grading of flowers
as to quality, and by this means they
not only gained better prices and gave
better satisfaction to the customer, but
were enabled to increase the returns
to their growers. The results of this
system were so satisfactory that it is
now almost a universal custom in the
trade.

It is also stated that they were the
flrst to introduce the system of desig-
nating the consignments of each grow-
er by letters, thus enabling them to
trace the ownership readily and with-
out question of doubt. There has never

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City Hall Flower Market, 15 Province Street, 9 Chapman Place, Welch Bros., Proprietors, Boston, Mass.
The largest market for sale of flowers in New England.

been an error that could not be quickly
traced and as quickly corrected. Accu-
racy in this work is vital and this sys-
tem seems to meet all requirements.
Something over a hundred growers,
some of them the largest in New Eng-
land, consign to this firm, and it is
marvelous how the immense stocks
find a market in so short a time.

Their commencement was made on
Tremont street, near the Tremont the-
ater, where they remained until the
premises were too small for them to
handle their largely Increasing busi-
ness, and about eight years ago they
removed to more commodious prem-
ises, but as the business was rapidly
increasing they again had to look for a
larger store, and took the one they now
occupy, where they have ample room.
The refrigerator, which runs the entire
length of the store from Chapman
place to Province street, is a superb
structure and a work of art, which was
arranged and built under the personal
supervision of Mr. P. Welch, the senior
member of the firm. It takes ten to
twelve tons of ice to fill it, and is said
to be the largest ice box among the
florists of the east. The Welch Bros,
still report a largely increasing busi-
ness, and there are times when, with
all their immense and increasing con-

signments of flowers, their stock to
supply their orders is short.

The brothers have merited their suc-
cess by strict attention to business and
rigid integrity, and these qualities can
not fail to assure continued success.
Mr. P. Welch, the senior partner, at-
tends to general details, Mr. Ed. Welch
has charge of the shipping department
and Mr. David Welch looks after the
finances, and the three brothers are al-
ways at their posts. C. H. J.

PHILADELPHIA.

Trade Review.

Plant business was decidedly lively
last week and promises well for Eas-
ter. It will be a bad year for many
growers of lilies, but for everything
else prospects are bright. Large palms
and ferns are in demand, many grow-
ers having received orders from the
firms who do a large shipping busi-
ness. One sale alone filled four large
vans, chiefly with arecas.

The cut flower market is quiet, nev-
ertheless a good deal of stock is sold
at moderate prices. Brides have been
in brisk demand. It seems a pity this
rose does not sell a little better in

mid-winter. When prices are high
and flowers scarce the Bride is gen-
erally the hardest to sell.

A great many visitors have been in
town during the past fortnight and an
encouraging amount of stock has been
ordered for shipment. It is said one
grower could have sold all his flower-
ing plants of certain varieties, but pre-
ferred to keep part for his regular cus-
tomers.

I met my friend, Mrs. Harris, in Jo-
seph Kift & Son's store last week. Now
I am always especially glad to see Mrs.
Harris, because she is not only bright
and charming, but is exceptionally
well posted floriculturally and her
ideas are always interesting. After a
few words about the lovely flowers,
Mrs. Harris asked me if I would wait
just an instant and walk down the
street with her. I am not generally
enthusiastic about walking with ladies
in business hours, but Mrs. Harris is
a special favorite, moreover she
doesn't often ask me. After waiting
the five minutes I was rewarded for
my patience by being allowed to carry
the box of flowers. No sooner had we
gained Chestnut street than Mrs. Har-
ris turned to me with rising color and
asked me if I had read "that dreadful
Philadelphia article in The Review?"

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I answered weakly that I had not, but ,

feeling a twinge of conscience added
that I knew in a general sort of way
what was in Tlie Review. Mrs. Harris
smiled at my confusion. "Oh. I don't
mean anything that poor dear Mr.
Farson or you wrote," she said, "but
that unkind charge of hypocrisy
against Mr. Wanamaker — 'Holy John'
indeed! Why. if it was not for Mr.
Wanamaker we could not have afford-
ed to buy lots of nice things last win-
ter."

Notes.

S. S. Pennock is receiving some fine
"Bird-in-Hand" carnations from E. J.
Weaver. The variety resembles Helen
Keller somewhat in coloring.

Quite a number of weddings are ex-
pected in Easter week.

One of our crack Beauty growers
shortens his stems when the price is
not sufficiently long.

Yellow daisies and single jonquils
are much in evidence in the stores.

Some colored swainsona, pink and
blue, sent over from New York, did
not sell. The colors are not "lively"
enough.

B. A. Seidewitz, Baltimore. Benja-
min Durfee, Washington, Henry Sei-
brecht, New Rochelle, and J. L. Dillon,
Bloomsburg. were in the city last
week. J. W. Y.

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NE-W YORK.

Among the Wholesalers.

Down! down!! down!!! That is
where the prices have been going the
last few weeks and it is hard to say at
this writing when the down grade will
stop. Not much before Easter, any-
way, and if the quantity of stuff com-
ing in now is any indication of the fu-
ture, there will undoubtedly be no sur-
pluses by the time Easter arrives.

The quantity of Beauties coming in
now is phenomenally large, and ac-
cordingly prices phenomenally low, 20
cents apiece for fancy stock being the
limit asked. It is a pity this commod-
ity cannot be more evenly distributed
over the season.

The top price for Maids and Brides

is $6.00 to $8.00 per 100, when you can
sell them, and $10.00 per 1,000 when
you can't; that is, for a "straight slip"
or "as they run;" "run of the mine,"
so to speak.

Meteors are way down, while Brun-
ners reach top at 35 cents for the very
best. It is a peculiar fact that "red
goods" are slow stock at this season
of the year, the opposite from Christ-
mas.

The carnation market is fairly
strong, the light supply and off crop
tending, if anything, to "bear" — with
prospects of a shortage at Easter, the
recent mild weather contributing a
good deal to this fact.

Violets sell in quantity at $1.00 per
1,000, while a few extra lots sell for 25
cents per hundred. Bulb stuff is sell-
ing below cost of production, and there
is a glut in all lines, valley and Von
Sions suffering most.

Cattleyas are getting very scarce
and hard to pick up at fair prices. Tak-
en as a whole, however, this commod-
ity has fared very well during the win-
ter. Smilax is still a good thing, while
purple lilac sells poorly; white some-
what scarce.

Mr. John Raynor is optimistic of the
future, and does not believe there will
be any war, but in case the lumber
market should be cornered he has laid
in an extra supply of shipping boxes
for the Easter trade.

Victor Zuber, of Flushing, L. I., the
well known grower of hybrids, is send-
ing some very fine Brunners to Mr.
Thomas Young. Jr.

Ussing & Nelson are getting settled
in their new store, 115 West Thirtieth
street. They are, I believe, the last of
the Forty-third street contingent to
move into New York's "Covent Gar-
den" district.

Mr. G. E. Bradshaw is receiving
some excellent carnation Buttercups,
besides some Connecticut violets, from
Mr. A. Wuerz, of Darian.

N. Y. Florists* Ass'n.

At the special meeting of the New
York Market Florists' Association
there were about fifty members pres-
ent. The principal business was the
signing of applications for stands, and
about forty-two responded. The fol-
lowing growers were elected: J. Bau-
man, Middle Village, L. I.; Chas.
Trauth, Flatbush, L. I. On a motion
it was decided to open the market
March 28, at 4 a. m., and to continue
the market as long as the weather and
business permitted. The following
members were appointed as executive
committee: J. Birnie, E. J. Van Rey-
per, J. T. Schupp, T. Fieldhouse, W.
Brennecke, with power to act on all
important matters affecting the asso-
ciation. Mr. F. Lehnig, who has fully
recovered from his recent illness, pre-
sided. The next regular meeting will
be held April 12th, owing to Easter
week.

Various Items.

Mr. J. M. Logan, late superintendent
for Whitelaw Reid. will in future en-

gage in the landscape business, with
offices at White Plains and New York
city. Mr. Logan is vice-president of
the New York Florists' Club and well
known in horticultural circles.

The National Florists' Board of
Trade was recently incorporated, with
the following officers: President, AI-
van Thomas; vice-president, Charles
D. McDougall; secretary and treasurer,
Cornelius S. Loder. They will move
into more commodious quarters at an
early date, and say their membership
has doubled since the first of the year.

Mr. A. J. Wadley, New Brunswick,
N. J., was a recent visitor.

Brooklyn.

Rudolph Jahn, 492 Nostrand avenue,
Brooklyn, I am sorry to state, has
made an assignment for the benefit of
his creditors. He carried on a retail
business, and ascribes his failure to
the dull times and slow collections.

ST. LOUIS.

March Business Good.

The March business has been very
good. Everybody seems satisfied, and
stock has not been overplentiful the
last few days. The past week we have
had lots of rain and one day a good
snow storm, but not cold enough to do
any harm. A few days of warm spring-
like weather will make the shipping
trade boom.

Easter Stock.

Easter stock is in good shape all
along the line and should the weather
turn warm there will be plenty of it
on hand at all the growers. The flow-
ers that come in now are not so good
in quality as they have been, but in
sufficient quantities to satisfy the buy-
ers.

The fact that there will be an in-
creased demand for Easter is proved
by several large orders that have been
placed already for Easter business. The
wholesale men say that Easter prices
will take effect about April 7.

Current Prices.

Prices on stock were as follows the
past week: In roses, good first-class
Brides, Maids, Meteors (very scarce)
and Carnots, $6; seconds, $3 and $4;
Woottons and Perles, $3; La France,
$5. Beauties are still very scarce and
the best are selling at $4 per dozen;
short ones 60 cents and $1 per dozen.
Carnations are very fine just now and
the demand exceedingly good. The
fancy kinds sell at $3 and the others
from $1.50 to $2 per 100.

Bulb stock has been a drug for two
weeks past, but slackened up somewhat
at the end of the week. Harrisii have
been in great demand, the price going
up from $6 to $10. Callas are also in
fair demand at $8. Romans and paper
whites are scarce; Dutch hyacinths
plentiful at $3 and $4 and a great many
of them going to waste. Valley is very
fine at $4. Tulips have been selling bet-
ter but low, $2 being the price.

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

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743

Violets have slackened up and only
a very few are coming in. Californias
are the only ones that sell well, 35 and
50 cents per 100 being the price. Sweet
peas are not over plentiful, but those
that come to this market are fine and
sell at $1.50. Smilax and asparagus
are in good demand, with supply a lit-
tle short.

Notes.

M. M. Gaylord is in town represent-
ing Kraft's Plant Tonic Co., Rockford,
111. Mr. Gaylord says the tonic will
give new life to plants. It also de-
stroys insects and scale.

Mr. Clamp, of Webster Grove, Mo.,
is cutting some very fine La France
roses, the best seen in this market tor
a long time.

Henry Ostertag, of Ostertag Bros.,
reports that they furnished the Mc-
Grew-Lambert wedding last week, the
largest of the season. Business has
been good with this firm during Lent.

Riessen Floral Co. furnished the
decorations at the opening of the new
Columbia the:itre last week. The work
was a credit to the firm.

Gus Eggling. the South Grand av-
enue florist. leports a great deal of the-
atre work of late and business good
during Lent.

C. Young & Sons Co. report heavy
shipping orders tor plants and seeds.
This firm stands at the head in this
line of business in this city.

The members of the Florists' Club
should not forget that on Thursday,
April 14, at 3 p. m., will be our annual
Rose meeting, and President Halstedt
requests that all members and all non-
members in the trade should be pres-
ent without fail.

Mr. C. C. Sanders, who should have
read an essay on Nursery Stock at the
last meeting, but prevented by busi-
ness from being present, reports that
he will be ready with the essay by the
next meeting.

J. M. Gasser, of Cleveland, 0., spent
a day in St. Louis, on his way home
from Mexico.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fillmore, Sr.,
will celebrate their golden wedding on
Friday night, April 1, at the home of
their "son, Frank Fillmore, 4232 Ne-
braska avenue.

Of Interest to Bowlers.

The Bowling Club had a good at-
tendance on Monday night, and some
great scores were made. The high man
of the evening was Carl Beyer; in the
three games rolled he made G33;
Beneke, second, with 573, and Schray,
third, with 561. The high single score
was by Beyer, with 266; Kuehn, sec-
ond, with 228, and Schray third, with_
200. This ended the March series of'
twelve games. J. J. Beneke wins the
average medal with 2,077; Kuehn, sec-
ond, with 2,068. High single score goes
to E. Schray with 268; C. Beyer, sec-
ond, with 266, and Kuehn, third, with
228. Next Monday night the new series
begins. All are welcome. J. J. B.

BOSTON.

Old Sol accompanied by zephyrs of
spring is playing the dickens with
stocks of some of those growers who
are ahead of the game, but others who
are right in it defy his beams. Among
the fortunate ones are Wm, A. Bock
who has two houses of longiflorums
in capital shape and almost all en-
gaged.

Wm. W. Edgar is the possessor of
a really fine stock of longiflorums, aza-
leas, rhododendrons and cytisus all
engaged; a capitally grown lot which
not to sell would be a reflection upon
the public taste.

I noted some grand specimens of
Acacia paradoxa which is rather pa-
radoxical to Dan Murphy, the success-
ful grower for W, E. Doyle, who is
asking himself why the bloom drops
so easily this year but if he is off on
this he is right in it with the grand-
est lot of hydrangeas to feast one's
eyes upon. The foliage is of tliat lea-
thery firmness which betokens a har-
dy, well grown plant. These are in a
house fitted with side ventilation (as
well as above of course) in the pink of
condition. Azaleas and lilies are in
splendid shape. I noted a stock of
more than one thousand hydrangeas
in frames soon to be brought in. These
are used largely for boxes, etc., at the
seaside resorts principally.

Fred. C. Becker has sold clean out of
azaleas. He did not carry any late
flowering varieties. Could easily sell
a duplicate of those well grown pretty
plants he had at Christmas. He has a
capital batch of lilies and Nephrolepis

I Continued Fag:e 744.)

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

SITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical
gardener and florist to take charge of private or com-
mercial place wliere wages would be commensurate with
results; responsible references. Address A. M., care of
Florists* Review, 56 Pierce Bldg., N. Y. City.

WANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Re\new.

SITUATION WANTED- By a gardener; German,
^J 31 years old; married; i6 years' experience in flowers,
fniits. vegetables, care of pleasure grounds, hothouses,
and landscape gardening; position in private park, cem-
etery, or gentleman's place in city or country; best of
recomniendations. Address A. Daum, 187 E. Chicago
avenue, Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED— By a florist and gardener;
single; 15 years' experience; who can grow carna-
tions, mums, violets, roses, etc.; also vegetables under
glass; best of reference. Address A. H. Clark, I ans-
dale, Pa.

SITUATION WANTED- Where first-class stock is
10 grown; best of references from past and present em-
ployers; age 24. State wages, etc. W. D., care of W.
W.Cole, Maple Hill Rose Farm, Kokomo, Ind.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or grower
on commercial place, unquestionble ability in all
branches. Reliable, industrious and capable of assum-
ing entire charge. R. G., care of Florists' ReNiew.

WANTED— Florist, immediately; wages $15 per
month, board and washing; general work. L.
Cottle, 622 64th av., Oak Park, III.

ri^O RENT— Five greenhouses, and material enough
J- to build another; 3,600 feet of glass, well stocked,
an acre or so of land, and four-room cottage- Will rent
to a desirable party as low as S25 a month. A splendid
oppoTiunity. To rent on account of death of Mr. Saxon.
Address Mrs. A. H. Saxon, Downer's Grove, III.

WANTED— Capable man to take charge of a retail
florist's store in Chicago. Must thoroughly under-
stand making up. Address D. J., care Florists' Renew.

SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist with
O 15 years' experience in growing cut flowers. Special-
ist in roses. Slate wages paid. Address F. Campbell,
355 Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED- First-class cut-flower
O grower ; 12 years' experience ; single ; 28 years ; extra
good rose grower; best of reference ; wish emplojTnent at
once. Address, stating wages, T. E. Gleason, qj E. 26th
St., Chicago, 111.

1'^OR SALE: i dwelling house, 2 greenhouses, 17 x 150
newly built: well located and good home trade, on
St, car line and near a city of 300,000 population. For
particulars address P. O., care Florists' Review,

SITUATION WANTED- By married man. as rose
10 grower or foreman: good grower of cut flowers and
general greenhouse plants; first-class references; stale
wages. R. W., care of Florists' Review.

OITU.^TI0N WAXTED-Bya first-class all round
O florist; good grower of roses, carnations, violets, and
mums, general stock, etc.; 16 years' experience. F. S.,
Flonsis' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- As foreman by an up to-
O date rose and cut flower grower; good manager and
hustler and can furnish best of references as to ability to
fill a first-class position. Am open for an engagement
at any time desired. Give full particulars when writing.
Grower, care Flonsts' Review.

\ FIRST-CLASS MAN is now open to engagement;,
fully competent in e\er>' respect ; expert grower of
both plantsand cut flowers ; wants an opportunity to bet-
ter himself; n^ object to change unless there is an op-
portunity for him to show his abilities on a '^cale that will
make his services worth at least $75 a month. Address
S. D,. care Florists' Review, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By a first-class grower of
O roses, carnations, violets, etc.; 12 years' experience
and can furnish best of references. Address Practical
care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By experienced garden-
O er: single, 25; in pri\ate place; understands care of
greenhouses, fruits, e\-erything in general; best of refer-
ences: California preferred. Address P. Hanson, box
251, Mamaroneck, N. Y.

/ANTED— Young florist for store and greenhouses.
H. F. Halle, 548 W. Madison st.. Chicago.

\^

aiTUATlOX WANTED- By practical, up to date
yJ florist and gardener; pri\'ate or commercial place,
eastern and western experience; tirst-class references
from well known parties. Address A. M., care Florists
Review.

WA NT E D— Two century plants; (Agave) variegated;
about 2 feet in height; state price wanted; must
be nice plants. Leo Wellenreiter, Danvers, 111.

FOR SALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE-WeU^
stocked greenhouse plant; 6,000 sq. feet of glass;
bargain; terms to suit on account of owner^s poor
health. W. X., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED-By Ai grower of roses
KJ and other cut flowers and plants, as working fore-
man; has held similar positions in Chicago; best of ref-
erences; disengaged April i. Address E. C., care
Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By man of ability in all
O branches of business. Add. E. C, Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED-By a first-class florist;
O single, German. 36 years of age, with 20 years' expe-
rience in growing roses, carnations and general stock;
can furnish best of references. H.C., careof Florists'
Re\iew,

FOR SALE.

Estalilished florist busimss and greenhouses.
Fine stock of all plants and roses and carnations.
Everything in first-class condition. Citv water,
steam heat. etc. Pleasure and health resort of
0.000 people in Indiana. No competition. .\ big
bargain for some one if taken at once. One-third
cash, balance to suit purchaser. Speak quick
.Address ME.XICO, care Florists' Review.

A Bargain.

Six Greenhouses, well stocked, nearlv new. to-
gether with two tine dwelling liouses. barns and
35 acres of land, consisting of all kinds of. soil.
Si.x miles from Milwaukee. All buildings nearly
new. Nearly $7000 insurance carried. The, land
alone is worth tlie price asked. Reason for selling^
failing health. Address or call

H. STAEPS, ELM GROVE. Wis.

For Sale*

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MARCH 31, 1.S98.

Bostoniensis of which he has about six
houses planted for later sales.

P. L. Foster has a big stock of the
Boston fern which is as much in favor
as ever.

Warren Ewell is usually approach-
able but has no time just now for in-
terviewers. The enormous quantities
of bulbous stock demand his close at-
tention and 'tis going well judging by
his complacent smile. "Just tell them
that you saw them" and how they look.
I think there will be enough to go
around.

James Quinn must be included
among the bulb growers. He forces
a large number for his own retail
trade. With a record of not yet hav-
ing wasted a flower, and prospects of
a splendid lot for Easter, he is well
pleased with the situation.

F. E. Palmer has a strike with an
all-round well-grown Easter stock
and a heavy rose crop in view.

I met Mr. Nicholson, from near-by
Framingbam. He tells me he will
have a heavy cut of carnations at
Easter. His stock needs no introduc-
tion here.

Miss Vass maintains the excellent
reputation of her establishment. She
has a well-grown stock, which we ex-
pect to see depleted around and about
the 10th.

Alex Montgomery will cut enormous
cuts of roses from the Waban houses.
Other growers will also be in excellent
trim, so that there will be no lack of
supply.

The stores already have an Easter
appearance. Galvin's is ornate with
conservatory filled with the choicest
stock. Doyle's windows are very at-
tractive, a handsome specimen of Ci-
botium Schiedei standing in center; its
far-reaching, most graceful fronds,
spreading over the flowers arranged be-
neath, have a charming effect. Hough-
ton & Clark, Delay and Grimmer vie
with each other in producing effect.
Norton Bros, make an attractive dis-
play. Jas. Rough and C. R. Dane are
right in line at their uptown stores.

At the Public Gardens, Mr. Doogue
will give an Easter display, which
should help boom the business. Among
the small (?) items for use in adorn-
ing the gardens this season are 25,000
hydrangeas and 15,000 hybrid roses.

W. M.

1

lALIFORIA VIOLETS,

Rooted Runners, 50c per 100.
CLEAN STOCK.

L E. HITZ, Madison, Ind.

Catalogue for 1898 mailed free on appflcation.

HIGH I Fertilizers and

GRADE fi Agricultural

SEEDS. ' Implements.

Carrv a full line of iniplenient repairs. Get our
prices before buviiijj.

THOS. J. GREY & CO.,
32 S. Market St.. Boston.

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

1

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

I

LOCKLAND, OHIO. ,^

TO CABBAGE GROWERS. THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR WHITE CABBAGE.

Late, large round, solid lieads, weighinR from rj up to 2.". llw EXCELLENT KEEPER. DOES NOT ROT.
Price. pLtstage paicf. per ounce 2.)C; ^4 n>. 7."ic; pound $J (m Cell with order

THE BOSTON MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIED THEREWITH.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 193 Greenwich St, New York.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

TR.\DE

We beg to inform our customer? tliat we liave
removed to

No. II Broadway, ''""B'i.7?diSr""

\\Viti' (or (|iiotatiiiiis on
JAPANESE BUI.BS.

PI.ANTS AND SEEDS,

for Pall Delivery.

SUZUKI & IIDA.

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

Nd. 1 1 Broadway,
New York.

No. 3 Nakaniura,
Yokohama, Japan.

Lettuce— Big Boston, Boston
M.irket. Tennis Ball. Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
Forcing. 15c. per Ml; $1
lOlX).

Pepper and
Egg Plants

■jr.c per KKj
per IIKKI

Jlettuce

irwnl per lOiX).

I^cgctablc

Hiants

AND
OTHER

Tomato, Cabbage and Celery

Small plants lor transplant-
ing now ready. 15c. per lUU;

$1 per 1000.

Cauliflower. Snowball— aric. per 100; $2,50 per 10(M, if
by mail add 10c. per 1011 for small plants, add TiOc.
for price list. Ca: '

FOE PABTICUI,ARS ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

INIKOTEEN

per IIHHI. Send for price iist.

I with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON. White Marsh. Md.

APRIL OFFER.

Per 100

Alternantheras A. Nana $1.75 P. Major $2.00

Begonias 5 Var — Vernon 2.50

Coleus Asst. and Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2.00
Geraniums. 16 Var.. 2V4 pots. $2.50; 3 in. 3.76
Geraniums. 4 in. pt. and Marguerites (P.

Daisy) 5.00

Pansy plants from cold frames and Smilax 1.00
Cash please,

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

i

yIT COST6 4 CENT5 FOR EACn COO FEET OF
I ~1 FLOOR SPACF ^-

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
Pl/INTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS-

OUT- 2O0LBS. or TOBACCO III ME PINT Of mKOim
i SOLD BY SEEBSMtN--— CIRCULAR TREE-i

I SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. '

QUICKLY Does it*

mi nnn QMIIAY I'romFlats. bymaU. 50c. penoo;
UUjUUU OmiLHA $4 per 1000. From 2-in. pots. ;?i.5o
per 100; ?i3 per looo. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, $2.25
per 100; ^20 per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
tlie order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J.

MARCH 31. ISOS.

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745

Easter Flowers

BIY YOIR FLOWERS DIRECT EROM THE GROWER.

Bassett & Washburn

AVe have the following ^ a ctco to a rwr Wholesale Growers of and
grown especially for the t\b I LK I KAUL. Dealers in Cut Elowers

Lily of the Valley

We offer 15,000 of ttie finest selected cold-storage Valley.
Heavy dark green foliage and large flower spikes. Price,
$3 per 100.

Tulips

Consisting of La Reine, Yellow Prince, Cardinal, Murillo,
Kaiserskroon, etc. $4 per JOO.

Harrisii Lilies

25,000 of the finest Harrisii Lilies, grown from 7 to 9
bulbs. We pack these in boxes made for the purpose,
holding 100 Lilies each, and of such size that their full
length of stem is had. These lilies are all carefully
chilled before being shipped, and we guarantee their safe
arrival. Price, $12 per 100.

American Beauties

Our Beauties were never in better shape and are coming
in crop with the finest flowers ever placed on the market.
We have 50,000 plants to cut flowers from.

Tea Roses

A large stock, such as Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors and
Perles, all of our own growing.

Carnations

A limited quantity of Fancies, such as Jubilee, Mrs. Bradt
Flora Hill, Triumph and extra fine Daybreak. Also, a
few good common sorts.

Daffodils

Double Von Sion. 10,000 fine large flowers. Price, $2
to $3 per 100.

Asparagus

3,000 very fine, long strings. Price, 30c each.

Smilax

Is scarce, and $2.50 to $3 per dozen. We shall have a
limited quantity.

Our flowers are all carefully chilled before shipping.^.* We have the finest ice house
in the west ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Write us for our price list, which we issue every week,
giving current prices of our goods ^t^^^^^^^z^!^z^^<^<^'^

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

We are booking orders now for the following Rose and Carnation Cuttings to bo tillL-d in rotation. We guarantee all
cuttings to be in first-class condition in every respect, and will be delivered as you want them. Send in your orders now.

...ROSES...

l"T ■. I 4i1 -50

Bridesmaids r ^^^ | ~

Meteors ^ "" Per lOO

Do not write for other kinds for we do not grow them.

We shall have abundance of nice Plants later in the season.

.CARNATIONS.

Triumph $3 00

Daybreak ISO

Wm. Scott 1 OO

Harrison's White 2 00

Minnie Cook ISO

Bose Queen 1.50

Per lOO Per 1000
$25 00
12 50

7 50

12 50
12 50

Bassett & Washburn,

Greenhouses and Residence

HINSDALE, ILL,

Long Distance Phone.No. 10.

store...88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, IK.

Lonq Distance Phone Main 223.

746

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MARCH 31, 1S98.

^ ^M!M RUSSIAN VALLEY^

.*.-tAND ALL OTHER FALL BULBS

STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S

Mi^h Grade Seeds and Bulbs.

Write Right Now

It will pay you to write lor |, rices on BERMUDA, FRENCH, HOLLAND,
[APAN, CHINESE and other bulbs before placing your orders elsewhere.

50 Barclay Street, New York City.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH-

Supply and Demand.

There has been lately as many
changes in the weather as colors in
Joseph's coat; first cold, then hot, then
wet. then the combination, with a
sickly attempt on the part of Old Sol
to smile approval on all. The push
cart and peddler wagon, sure harbin-
gers of spring, once more make their
customary rounds with spring bulbs,
callas and flowering plants, at prices
that make the store man groan.

The demand is still in- excess of the
supply, and as yet there has been no
lull in business. Indications of Lent
show this to be the busiest Lent ever
known. Flowering plants in pots are
now beginning to move lively; every-
one seems to want something in flower
for the window.

Notes.

Henry Smith has rented a store on
the corner of Monroe and North Divi-
sion, which he is remodeling and fit-
ting up in first-class style. Henry will
now have the finest store in town, with
a total frontage of forty feet, and it
will make the rest of the stores hustle
to keep their pace.

Mr. B. B. Blair, late with T. R. Ren-
wick & Co., has accepted a position
with F. J. Meech, of Charlevoix, Mich.,
and Frank Burckie, of Chicago, takes
Mr. Blair's place at Renwick's.

H. D. Bayers, with the Dayton Paper
Novelty Co., was in town the past
week, boxing orders, of course.

A large dry goods store gave away
500 roses to its customers the latter
part of the week, and more are ex-
pected to follow the good example set.

The contract for the cemetery bed-
ding has been awarded to Crabb &
Hunter; geraniums at ?G per 100; the
alternanthera lettering at $1.75 per let-
ter. Paul Goebel & Son get two ger-
anium beds, same rate.

GEO. F. CRABB.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing" Advertisers.

New Commercial /^ IT \| IT Q f f
White Carnation ULIllLoLL

A Carnation for everybody, ^t1 /^ f^f^ ■.><> inr>

because anybody can g"row it. ^p I vy • V,/ vy per IvJLf.

I ict.iiliil I'riccd Circular I-n.-

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent,

BUFFALO.

FOR THE EASTER SEASON.

Azalea Indica, well set with huds, 4iil, tide.
T.'tc, $1.00 each.

Larger Plants, prices accordingly.
.Ml fine Plants.
Spiraea Japonica, ^.^ic each.
Hydrangeas, well set with bloom?, 7nc, $1.00,

$l.-"tO each.
Lilies (Harrisii), Tulips, Hyacinths, , it low
prices.
Exceedingly fine lot of PALMS.
Areca Lutescens 1-nii li, "J.'-i ; :>-iru-h. r,Oc;
8-inth $1,00 each Latania Borbonica -4-iii':ii.
■20c, Stti per 100; ."i-inch, 40c; li-inch. 7;")C and $1.00;
7-inch, $1.75 each. Phoenix— ri-rncli. 40c; 6-inch,
75c each. Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch, 40c;
5-inch. 75c; 0-incli. $2. (Hi each. Kentia For-
steriana — 4-inch, :55c; 5-inch. 50c; O-inch. $1 (H)
each. Cocos Weddeiiana— :i-Mich. fio per KXI;
4-inch. $50 per 100. Araucarias— «0c. $4.00. $2.00
and up.

Fine specimen plants ol the ahuve in larger sizes
at low prices. Cash or satisfactory reference.
Special prices on Bedding Stuff.

JOHN BADER,

Allegheny City, Pa.

Long Distance 'Phone 872.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BUI.BS

AND FI.ANTS

501-503 W. 13th Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 ISth St.

1897

$1 00 per I
. 1 00 "
. 1 OO ■'

1897

Mammoth \'erhena Seeds <

.\ster Seeds only

Pansy Seeds "''

The Morris Floral Co.,

MORRIS. lUU.

I Seed Stores *»nd

I Flower Stores

:» Can profitably handle our

5 Packages of Plant Food.

^ Attractive, take little Jt J» ^

^ shelf room. Valuable Jf ^

booklet free. Good profits. ^

The WALKER FERTILIZER CO. I

Clirton Springs, N. Y. ^

N. DAMES,

OF THE FIRM

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

VANDERHORST & DAMES,

BULB GROWERS,
LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, - HOLUND,

is on his round-trip in .Xinerira. Tn sa\f tiiiiL*

please address all lettrrs up tf Ma\ ir.tli.

Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE, 13 William

Street. New York.

Give us list of > our wants and we will send you

our liest quotations, (.'ur •^in.M-inltir^ are:

Double Von Sion, Hyacinths and Tulips.
Surplus Slock Cheap.

= 500 Hydrangea Pa-
niculata 4 years old, strong and stocky at
$10.00 per 100. 500 Cannas Austria, strong from
4 in. pots. 110.00 per 100; 600 Coleus Vcrschat-
feltii, strong stock plants from 2V^ in. pota
at 54.00 per 100.

EVENDEN BROS.

Williamsport, Pa.

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

747

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We handle strictiv high grade slock. Following prices
a^^o?such%toik.lll inlerfor stock billed accordingly .We
always ship first grade goods unless otherwise ordered .

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE .

ROSES. Per Hi-NDRF.D

American Beauties, sclee, ^-S S IS ^^0 M

.\merican Beauties, medium ,n m tn KM

American Beauties, short lOOOto 1..00

Meteors.

Maids.,,
Brides .
Perles,.

Testout ,: E 7|A ,

Roses, our selection d.uu lo

CARNATIONS.

White...

Colored

Select .

Extra Select Fancies.

Mixed, our selectmn

m

GREENS.

Per HfMJRED
Asmrasrus $10.00 to $-|0,UU

^il^^^scarce,;:;:::::... ''fUiV^,

i^^l^J^rl-FancvFernslperM:;:;: fm^ -^

Galax Leaves, per M l-^Jo -'

Sabal Palm Leaves i<^^° -^ ""

Wild Smilax, per case ■

Parlor Brand ?i^

Medium J m

Large * ""

MISCELLANEOUS STOCK.

Per Hi-

Harrisii, Extra Select * ■

Harrisii, Select

Harrisii, t)rdinary

Callas, Extra Select

Callas, Select

Callas. Ordinary 2(i0\

Freesia ' j; oo t

Lilac Sprays g 00 t

Tulips •> 00 t

Daffodils J 0(11

Jonquils ■■-•.■-• Vx; ' 2.00 t

Narcissus Poets, P. \V ^ j|q (

Dutch Hyacinths -'OO t

Roman Hyacinths 2^00 1

Violets ^jot

Pansies 50 t

Marguerites i 00 I

Mignonette , ^ qq t

M ignonette, Fancy -q ,

M yosotis

45-4749-WABA5nAVE.

rMi

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jnf\tiz.dCo CiiCAOo

£"(«

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TELEPnONE-MAIN

748

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 31. 1S98.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending March 26th, J 898.

Am. Beauty, fancy, extra, long stem.

each 10c to 2i>c

Am. Beauty, e.vtra. eacti .... 6c to 8c

Am. Beauty, culls and ordinary, per 100

■ auto -1.00

Brides. 1st, per 100 2, 00 to -t.OO

Brides. 2d. per 100 7.5 to I..">0

Bridesmaids, 1st, per 100 2. 00 to 4 00

Bridesmaids, 2d, per 100 .75 to 1.50

Brunners, 1st, per 100 10.00 to 35.00

Brunners, 2nd, per 100

Meteors, 1st, per 100 2.00 to 4 (HI

Meteors, 2d. per 100 .50 to 1.00

Testouts, 1st. per KKI 2.00 to 4.IHI

Testouts, 2d, per 100 .50 to 1..50

Morgans, 1st. per IIW 2.tlO to 3 Ml

Morgans, 2d, per KKI 50 to 1.0(1

Cusins. 1st, per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Cusins, 2d, per KKI .50 to 1.00

Perles, per KH) .50 to 2.00

Carnations, per KK) 75 to 1..50

Carnations, fancv, per lOO 2.00 to 3.(K)

Valley, per KKI 50 to 1..50

Roman Hyacinths, per KKI 75 to 1.50

Harrisn. per KKI 3.(Klto 5.00

Violets, per KXI 10 to .,30

Paper \yhite Narcissus, per KK) 2.(KI

Cattleyas. per 100 25. (XI to 35.00

Cypripediums. per KK) ,S.(KI to 10.00

Tulips, per KKI 1.50 to 2,00

Von Sions, per KKI 1,(XI to 2.(K)

Smila.x.per KKI 10.00 to in..50

Asparagus, per 100 .50.00

Purple Lilac 50c to 75c per hunch

White Lilac 1.00 per bunch

Mignonette, fancy 2.00 to 4.00

ordinary 10c to 2.5c per bunch

S\yeet Peas, per 12 bunches 1.50 to 2.00

Adiantum 75 to 1.00

For special prices on fancy and e.\tra grade
Steele, see our New York letter.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

Things generally have brishteneil and
buying, both local and country, has Ijeen
fairly active, with some few heavy or-
ders on at fair prices.

Receipts shortened somewhat, bulbous
stock perceptibly decreasing. Vallev very
scarce, as Is Harrisii of good qualitv.

Smilax in great demand, with but" lim-
ited supply.

Carnations coming good ciualitv, but
still somewhat shy in ciuantity.

Roses of all sorts good. A<ivance orders
and inquiries indicate a healthy feeling
and a hopeful tone.

Easter trade is predicted to break all
existing records for past six years. The
scarcity is guessed to be on carnations,
with Harrisii a doubtful quantity.

CORRECTION.

The item in our notes from Grand
Rapids. Mich., in last issue, to the ef-
fect that Chas. Bowditch is now travel-
ing for Henry A. Dreer, of Philadel-
phia, was an error.

J. M. LOGAN,
Landscape Architect and Gardener

Plans furnished and estimates given.
White Plains, N. Y., and

114 Chambers St , New York City.

ROOTED CUniNGS OF CARNATIONS:

New— Mayor Pingree. X'iclur and Flora Hill per
100, $5.00; per 1000. $411.00. Jubilee and Emma
Wocher. per 100. $3.00; per 10(X), $>5.IKI. Meteor and
Tidal Waye, per 100. $2.00; per lOtKJ. $15.00. Scott,
Daybreak. Afbertini, Alaska and Puritan, per 100,
$1.50; per 1000, $12.00. All well rooted. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed or money refunded.

Geo. A. Rackham. 880 Van Dyke Av., Detroit, Mich.

Wholesale grower of Caniatiuns and Small Ferns.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

10^

M^?

j-^

.^.-tPHILADRTPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are prdctkal Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD ^ IVIclYIANUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

-50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

R

GIVE

US

A

[TRIAL

WE

CAN

; PLEASE

YOU.

ROStS. C\RNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN SFOCK

^WM. F. KASTINQcrJa

' - Florist... )

495 W4SH1NGTON St.. BUFFALO. N. Y. \

(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

MEET US AT THE OLD STAND

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best 5tock
solicited.

ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,

48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Between Hroadwuy and Slxtti Avenue

LITTLE BEAUTV-Fine Strong Fuchsia
plants, 60c IHT d<i/i'n. $5.00 a IIHI.
White and Vellow, $2.50 .i Hid.

LANTANAS. Trailing Lantana, the finest
thillK nut lor lM-kil> ana ; .i^,-, $3.00 n 11X1.

A.J.BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

W7VY. C. S7VYITH

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DIATANOB *PHONB 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to fill out-of-
town orders at short notice.

(Ubolesale
florist

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING'^

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
In. Those up to date are m.'vde by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

MARCH 31, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

749

FOR EASTER

OUK olULK ^^iipiete and
of g-ood quality. Prices cliarg^ed
will be market rates. Satisfac-
tory service and packing* g"uar-

anteed.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GNIGAGO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QIOTATIONS.

lakmg Ertcct Mar. Ml, IMls.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
We are headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary, ordinary Stock per 100, $1.25—

Extra..: " l..i0-2.00

ROSES.

Beauties, long per doz,. 3 .iO—

niedium ■' 2,00—

sliort " 1.00-

lirides per 100, .HOO—

Maids " 3,00—

Meteor " 3,00—

Perles " 2,00—

GREENS.

.\sparagus per string, ,^i;0, -

Ferns, k

.\diantum per 100, ,75-1.00

1. ..mmon Fancy per 1000. 2,00—

Smilax extra Iieayy. per doz 2,00—

Galax perlOO, 20c,, per 1000, l,nO—

1 rm MtlKie .Spraxs per 100. ,75—

Smilax, (Wild):

Parlor Brand per case, 3 , 75—

Medium 5i?ed " 5,50 —

Large sized " S,00 —

Fresh stock always on hand.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per HX), ,.50 —

.Mignonette per lOO, 1,00—

Forget-me-not. per KKl ."iO—

Callas per doz,* 1,00—

Harrisii " 1,00-1,25

Romans, Valley per 1(X), 2,00—3,00

Paper White Narcissus " 2,00 —

Violets " ,1)0—1,00

Tulips, Daffodils " 2.00—

Freesia (extra select) 2,00—

Dutch Hyacinths per doz., ,60—

Pansies, per 100 .50 —

Prices given are for good stocl<. Extra Selected'-
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value,

,\ll other seasonalile stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Rooted Cuttings. 30,000 DAHLIAS.

Routfd Cuttings ol Caraaliun. McGu\%an. Silver
Spray, \Vm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen. Si per loo; SS per i,ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, $1.50 per 100;
5i^ per 1. 000.

Verbena, Fuchias Heliotrope, Ageratum
Dwarf, Salvia Splendens and Odorata. Feveriew,
Sweet AlyssuQi. Giant and Tom Thumb, CoDea
Scandens, Soc per 100; S8 per i.ooo.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si. 50 per
100; S12.50 per I.ooo.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasmmoides, Abiitilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, 80c per 100; S7
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Major. 4j^-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100; SSo per 1,000.

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Staiiuii X. Chicago.

Before ordering your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send for my Catalogue.

1878

New Price List
for Spring and
Summer. If you
have not received
It, send postal;

1898

will mail you list
and beautifully
illustrated
Descriptive Cat-
alogue.

Horticultural imports and exports from Europe,
China, Japan, .Australia. Mexico, etc.

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established 1S7X, 220 Broadway, New York.

rERNS

In fine assortment, from 2l4 inch '
pots. S3. 00 per loo; S27.00 per 1,000.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

Stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

TRADE

Vifcl'.^^'^A'"^

;0~

-® -

No\'c!ties and standards of the best quality and at the
lowest prices. Stuck guaranteed true to name,
W. W. WIIiMOBE, Dahlia Specialist,
BOX 382, DENVER, COLO.

Chrysanthemims.

STOCK PLANTS TROM BENCH.

Henderson, Montmort, Ivon't Bonnaffon, J. Jones,
Wanamaker, Perrin, Queen, etc.. all S3-00 per i.oo; 50c
per doz. A fine collection Ostrich Plumes, ?i.oo per
doz.; ;?5.oo per 100. Order now. Cash please.

CHAS. L.
67 Merrimac St.,

MARSHALL,

Lowell, Mass.

That will please you and prices that will suit you.

S. A. Nutt, I.a Fa\orite, Heteranthe, $2.50 per 100;
$20 per 1000; Beaute Poitevme, Mary Hill, S3 per 100 ;
Mme. Bruant, Frances Perkins, $5 per 100. 10 varieties
Coleus, 4 varieties Carnations, 2 varieties Ageratum.
Prices upon application.

H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, 0.

t^^kk Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are

all the rage -J* -J* ^ .,«« ^ ^ -!« j*

Bu.v of .JUtHI. $'.,00
Less quantity at 51,25 per lOOO

.\ddress

MARbAIN P. KBUSEY

1150 Tremont BIdg., Boston. Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES. ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited,

...ROSES...

3000 Beauties, 2'™ 3c

.'■iKl Meteors, 254 3c

.i(Kl Meteors, 3 5c

liKHl ( ,(,lden Gate, 3 4c

llHKl Mauian Cochet, 3 5c

TilKI Wliite Mamaii Cochet, 3 lOc

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D, C.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MARCH 31. 1S9S.

^.ii.iAiy.AkiU.iAAiy.L.Liiiy.L.it.A4iy.LtkJ

.LAAiUk>L.AAi

EASTER PRICE EIST.

SUBJECTTO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
P AND D AT COST PRICE PER HUNDRED

Meteors, extra select $ 5.00 to $ 7.00

Maids and Brides, extra select 5.00 to 7.00

Meteors, Maids and Brides, good average 4.00 to b.OO

Perles, extra select 4.00 to 6.00

Roses, I our selection i 4.00

Harrisii 8.00 to 15.00

Callas 8.00 to 12.50

Valley, the best 3.00 to 4.00

Violets 75 to 1.00

Marguerites ( white ) 50 to .60

Marguerites (yellow) 5.00

All Flowers in Season at lowest market rates.

Store open until 6:30 P. M. week days, until Noon Sundays
and Holidays.

We always ship extra select or high grade goods unless other-
wise ordered.

..*-ft.'*-f

: ^-r:.^^^:.'^'i^'.^:'.M

Harrisii in great numbers, (At prices to suit all)
Tulips (Single) All colors.

Small and Large Orders Booked on all Bulb StOCR f '"' ' "'"^ '^T"""

Harrisii to supply all | q^^^

nil :iiiiiii!!iiiii'iiiii! mill!

Harr

Tulips (Double) very fine.

* ^"•^'''"Vor Tulip
Daff(

Easter
Trade

And Extra

illlllHlinil'ilir'!!!91lli'llini:1lllll!'lllllinH III

Lady Campbell Violets ^"

(Extra quality and any quantity.) ^ ^ and all Others,

Tulips Klehm's Beautiful Novelty, (Light Pink. Try it.)

This Year's Customers Must,
Be Ours Next Year

The Values

MARCH 31, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

i4itA.L.L.lAil

^lolesale Cut Flowers

And Florists* Supplies

S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III.

ice Telephone
Express 466

....Rooms 22 and 23

EASTER PRICE EIST

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

P. AND D, AT COST. PRICE PER HUNDRED

Carnations, extra select $ 3.00 to $ 4.00

Carnations, white 4.00 to 5.00

Carnations, good average 2.00 to 4.00

Tulips, single, all colors 3.00 to 4.00

Tulips, double 3.00 to 5.00

Tulips, Klehm's Novelty ( light pink ) 3.00 to 4.00

Daffodils 2.00 to 4.00

Narcissus 1.00 to 2.00

Adiantum ( scarce ) 1 .00

Smilax (very scarce) J5.00 to 2000

Asparagus, per string .50 to .65

Galax, per thousand $1.50 .20

Common Ferns, per thousand 2.00 .25

iL..iniii.m l'iriis.500at lOOOrate.J

'"'''''^^^Ik^^Zl Florists' Supplies

Prices given are for good stock. Specially selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to value.

^-^.i*'.^.*'."; .■«■...■«■.

..■«''.*.'«^.'«'. ..■«■. ..■«-■. ..S»'.* .'■«-•?..■«".

;.^ ■...■*■, ..•*'

,.-«■, ..■«'.'^.*^

Harrisii for everybody.

/^*^ •••-• n-^5^«-« ^ "wr L J j_ (We control more Carnations than

carnations We are headquarters, any house in the country.)

Iliuilliiiiilir:iiiiii!i

iiiii: iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiii iiiiiini^ Soecial line of Rulb StOCk ^^ Of^^'* i"

, LdlldS^ I Carnation Rooted Cuttings, ^^r^der^u^.^*

Valley,

BOOK ORDERS EARLY as they are filled in rotation.

IS^ VlOlGlS I Valley of the very best.

Bulb Stock of All Kinds. i

iiiii mill

III' iiiiiijiiiii iiiriiiiriiiniiiEiiiinifff

Tulips extra fine white for all
Small and Large Orders booked on Harrisii and Bulb StOCk

Let us have Your Orders. We will fill them.

*i^.'♦^^.l<'•p;^^*■S•.^*f5,.(^Ji^,.;^•i=^.^^^^,,^^■,5^,,!^^_^^i,;.J^■^

Give Are Our Best Advertisements

l^fTlfMfT^ff^fTl^f^fnff^fTlff^fTl'n^frifl^fTl'n^fTl'n^fTl'n^fTl^f^I'l'n^l'l^^^

752

The Weekly Florists* Review.

MARCH 31, 1898.

REirSBDRQ BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

^^Gut riowers^^

600.000 Feet of Glass. Wt- cm fill all nrders ciii short iiotiti- nitli all leading varieties
(i( Kusi-s and Carnations, We are Headquarters for Fine American Seauties. Give us a

trial and ciinvincf \(nirs(.-if

Rooted Rose Cuttings

riants and Luttings >tut ti\ cxprc^.^ .it
plant rates t.H) pvr cent less than mer-
chandise ratesi.

Per IdO Per 1000

I'.KIHE $l,."iO $12. ")0

l;KinESM.\ID 1.50 12. .iO

ri-KLE l.no 12. .50

.Mi;lKOK 1.50 12.50

K.MSERIN 1.50 12. .50

BELLE SIEBRECHT.. 1.50 12. ,50

...ROSE PLANTS...

Out of 2H-incli pots. Per 100 Per lOOO

.American Beauties $5.tiO $45.00

Meteor 3.00 25.00

Perle 3.00 25.00

Bride 2.50 22.50

Bridesmaid 2.50 22150

La France 2.50 22.50

Kaiserin 3.50 22.50

Belle Siebredit 'J 50 22.50

...ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS...

Per lor. Per loco

JUBILEE $2.00 $15.00

\Vm. Scott 1 UO 7. .50

Nancv Hanlcs 1.00 7, .50

Tidal Wave 1.00 7. .50

Portia 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan. 1.00 7. .50

Goldfinch 1.00 7. .50

Mrs. Thompson 1 IKI 7 50

Per 100 Per looo

Davbreak $1..50 $12. .50

Emma Woclier... 1.50 12.50

Meteor 1.50 12.50

Lizzie Gilbert... 1.50 12.50

Harrison's White. 1.50 12.50

Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50

Nivea 3 00

FImf.i Hill 4 (10 35.00

SMILAX PLANTS, $2 per lOO; $15 per 1000.

REINBERG BROS., 51 wabash avenue, CHICAGO.

BUFFALO.

Favored 5vith a flfst-class commis-
sion house and some of the best grow-
ers of the Union, it would indeed be
singular if stock of extraordinary qual-
ity were not produced and disseminat-
ed. This is so, and Easter will find the
craft prepared to handle all that
comes along in the shape of orders.
Rebstock's azaleas. Palmer's carna-
tions and immense bulbous supply,
Scotts' immense assortment of pot-
grown stock, which is in excellent con-
dition, in addition to the numerous
smaller blocks around and well grown
by Keitsch, Burton and Belsey. Mrs.
Newhinds will have as usual plenty for
her cemetery clientage. Christensen's
fine fuchsias are missed this year, but
we shall doubtless see him to the front
another season. Chris, is not the man
to retire from active life. All will be
pleased to welcome him into the arena
again. W. M.

HAVERHILL, MASS.— C. H. Kaul-
bach is a candidate for hail insurance,
provided there is provision for snow
drifts, one of which caught him in the
storm of January last, whereby he lost
more than 1,000 panes of glass in addi-
tion to loss of stock through the se-
vere frost following and before the
damage could be repaired. Conse-
quently he lost much stock that would
be in shape for Easter, but notwith-
standing this his philosophical nature
cheerfully anticipates a good trade
around the 10th, which we also wish
him.

LAWRENCE, MASS.— J. B. Halley
was examining a big batch of Easter
orders when I called, and predicted a
flourishing time. He is prepared to
meet it, with Chas. N. Wingate, whose
stock is at par.

...FLORISTS'...

ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!

Send for special list to the largest importers,
exporters and growers in the world.

CAIVirirR -ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND
omi L^cn, , gpgQ^3 BELGIUM

A. DIMMOCK, A^ent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

E. Q. Nill i5c Go., Richmond, Ind.

TWO GRAND 'WHITES OF
1898. TRY THEM.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100. $40 per 1,000.
EVELINA, - - - $10 per 100 .*
WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100^*

PSYCHE-flaked white,.-* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,^ Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

')ur track- list is issued; il ^•l)u have not received it, send fur a cii]iy. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, new F.oses; all the new Chrysanthemums nf the year.

E. G. Mll>l> & GO.

J E. C. AMUIfNG, I

t ^iS' Cut Flowers »

* Consignments Solicited

5 !■:' SliippinE

Frcimpt Attention *
pping OrdtTs. •

< 51 Wabash Ave.

CHICAGO. ►

A/> r% • O Telephone

. b. Prince & -^^-^^

Company *9-ts^for.....^^^^^^^^

WHOLESALE CLT ELOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ROGERS PARK FLORAL GO.

\Vhok■^;lU■ tirow t.Ts of

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

|] THB LARGEST
— ^ SUPPL.Y MOLISB
1 IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Flnrist^' Supplies on application

For the trade only

60 to 66 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
Tvriting advertisers.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists* Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE EOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts ot the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
B. H. MIGMELr,^^^^

1620 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo.
HOLTON 4. HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs -ji j* ^ jt ^ Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. box 103.

457 Milwaukee St.,

Miltvaukee, Wis.

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

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will l)e filled in tlu- right w.iy, at the right time and at the right
prices. Cut this adv. out and liave it handy when you are mal<ing
u\) your order.

EASTER PRICES=

PRICES TAKE EFFECT APRIL 6.

AnuTJcan Beauties .

Metenrs ..

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Carnations, fancy 3.00 to

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Ferns, per 1000 $3.00

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19-21 Randolph Street, Chicago, III.

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PLANTS for EASTER

10,000 Japan Lilium Longifiorum, nice.

dwarf lieallliy plants. 1^-incii to 3U-incli liigli.

Cut hlnoms and buds. $I0.()0 per ItKJ.

Plants in pots. 4 or more buds or blooms on a
plant. S12.1K) per 100.

Hydrangeas from 50c each to $1.50 each.

Spiraea Japonica and Spiraea Compacta, $3.00
to $5. (XI per cfozen.

Boston Ferns. N. Exaltata Bostoniensis, $").00
to$I'>.(m per HXI out of bench. Large size 5-inch
puts $;M)0 i)er dozen.

Palms. Kentias from $6.00 per do?en to $10.00
each. Latania from $li.00 per dozen to $3.00 each.

Rubber Plants. $4.00 to $o.00 per dozen.

Azaleas in bud and bloom. $1.00 to $3.00 each,
according to size.

Geraniums in bloom, $8.00 per 100.

Cash with orders from unknown parties.

WM. A. BOCK,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate. $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
65c oz.; Calliopsis "California Sunbeams." $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh. $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2.50 oz.; Iponitea,
"Heavenry Blue." $1 oz.. $12 lb.; Laurustinus
grandiflora, $1 oz.; Zinnias. "New Curled and
Crested," 50c oz..$5lb.; Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture. 60c lb.. 15 lbs. $S; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm), 40c per 100 seeds. $3 per 1000 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, Plants. Bulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea., Cal.

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writing advertisers.

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..Areca Lutescens..

LARGE HEALTHY STOCK

3 Plants, 6-inch Pot, 24 to 32 inches high, very bushy, each $1.00

3 " 7-inch " 32to3fa ' " " " " 1.50

3 " 8-inch " 36 to 38 " " " " " 2.00

3 " 8-inch " 42 to 48 " " " " " 2.50

J " 10-inch " 4 to 5 feet " " " " 5.00

All Measurements from Top of Pot.

JOSEPH HEACOCK.Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa.

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rists.

Herbaceous Perennials Pl'J

WE GROW THE LARGEST AND MOST VARIED
COLLECTION IN AMERICA.

SEND FOR CATALOGUES AND SPECIAL PRICES.

THE SHADY HILL NURSERY CO.,

102 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow j

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MARCH 31, 1898.

PITTSBURG.

Exhibit of Florists' and Gardeners' Club.

The most noteworthy event of the
week was the carnation exhibit and
discussion of the Pittsburg and Alle-
gheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, at
their last meeting night, Thursday ev-
ening, March 24th.

The display of Messrs. H. 'Weber &
Sons. Oakland, Md., was the largest
and best. They exhibited the follow-
ing carnations: Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Flora Hill. Mayor Pingree, Mrs. Mc-
Burney, Hector, Armazindy, Triumph,
Buttercup, Eldorado, Uncle John, Ju-
bilee, Daybreak, Delia Fox and a lot
of unnamed seedlings; also a sample
lot of their new rose, Mrs. Robert Gar-
rett. These blooms received many
comments.

Mr. Fred Burki displayed a choice
lot of Hector with immense blooms
and exceedingly long stem; his Butter-
cups and Mrs. G. M. Bradt blooms were
much praised.

Gustav Ludwig exhibited the follow-
ing grown by Mr. John Murchie, of
Sharon, Pa.: Wm. Scott, Daybreak,
seedlings, a fine pink of Rose Queen
and Peach Blow, a white of Storm
King and McGowan, a red named Un-
cle 'Walter, a spray of Dendrobium fim-
briatum oculatum, which was much
admired. A bunch of Mr. Murchie's
yellow Marguerite Etoile de Lyon,
flowers measuring three inches in di-
ameter, with a long, stiff stem, was
much admired.

Vases of Allium Neapolitanum,
Bride and Bridesmaid roses grown by
Chas. Hoffmeyer, of Carnegie, added
much to the appearance of the display.

■Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, N. Y.,
sent a sample lot of the famous Gen-
esee, three new unnamed seedlings,
sports of Scott and Daybreak. These
were exhibited by Langhans & Co.,
Allegheny, Pa.

E. C. Ludwig had the finest lot of
Albertini, with immense blooms and
rigid stems three feet long. A vase
each of Daybreak, Flora Hill and
Brunners was included in Mr. Lud-
wig's exhibit. Mr. H. D. Roher, of
Lancaster, Pa., was the grower.

Judging from the general interest
taken in this exhibit, it is probable
that Pittsburg will have a fall flower
show.

Among the visitors here last week
were Messrs. H. 'Weber, of H. Weber
& Sons, Oakland, Md.; J. McHutchi-
son, representing Aug. Rhotert, New
York; A. Colijn, of C. Colijn & Sons,
Holland.

Just at this writing your correspond-
ent has been advised of several elabo-
rate floral memorial design orders for
the late Lieut. Jenkins, the Maine hero,
who is to be buried here March 30th.

T. P. L.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

1 liave been ajiimintcil Snle .Aijent in the United States and Canada
for the Societe Horticolc Gantoise, which is the largest establishment
of the kind in Belgium, thus enabling me to quote the lowest prices
upon the highest grade of Azaleas, Palms, Rhododendrons, Arau-
carias. Bay Trees, etc. This firm being already well known to the
American trade, needs no further introduction. Am also agent for
Brazilian Tonic Plant Food. Soliciting your orders and correspon-
dence, I am, yours very truly,

F. L». Atkins, Orange, rs. J.

BOSTON FERN,

Strong Plants, fi-inch pots $12.00 a dozen.

.M'^n siiialli-T si/f^,

PANDANUS VEITCHII,

(3-inch, !?l.(Hi: 7-indi, $1 .M'; ^-im li. fJ.iMI (.-acli.
JOHN WELSH VOUNG,

Germantown, Pa.

FINE ROSE STOCK, iii _ aii.l ::-iirIi |>ut>.
Write Inr prii.f-- <>t kiiid^ \mu want.

12 Best Varieties of CARNATIONS, in

2-inch pots, ready to phint mit
Write for prices.
Send iiO cents for samples Pancy Smilax, in

■_*-iiich pots,

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus.

strings 8 to 10 feet long, 50 cents.
W. M. BUblOTT,

BRIGHTON, MASS.

CIiEMATIS -Fiju' asM.rtiiic-iit 2-ycar ulJ plants,

)in[iM* ^fniwn. $:i.(IU per dozen.
CABNATIONS-Victor, plants from pots, $4.00

jiir IIKI. Rooted Cuttings. $;t.(lO per 100.
VIOLETS— Princess of Wales, veil estahlished

l)laiits. 2;'2-inch pots, Sa.flO per 100.

G. BISEUB,

nth and Jefferson Sts. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MARCH 31, 189S.

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DECORATlVmANTSJor EASTER.

We enumerate below only such varieties and sizes as are especially suited for decorative purposes, p'orafull line
of this class of stock, see our Quarterly Wholesale Price List, issued March 15th.

Standard or Trcc-Shapcd Bays.

Each

5 ft. high, crown 15-ins. in diam $ 2.50

6 ft. •■ ■' 3lj-ins. ■• 10.00

654 ft. " " 42-ins. " 12.00

6M ft. " " 4.S-ins. " 15.00

7 ft. •• " tiO-ins. " 40.00

Pyramidal -Shaped Bays.

7 ft. high, 32-ins. liiani. at buMj, tapering to

point 10.00

S ft. lugh, 36-ins. diam. at base, tapering to

point 12.00

8 ft. Iiigh, 40-ins. diam. at base, tapering to

point 15.00

Conical or Pillar Bays.

9 ft. high, :W-ins. diani. at base, 12-ins. at top, 25.00
Sft. ■• nt-ms. •■ " 3U-inf. ■• 40.00

Standard or Tree-Shaped Box.

7-in. pots, 2t3to 2>-ins. Iiigh.w itti ll^-in. cruwns, 1.00

Pyramidal-Shaped Box.

9-in. pots, 32 to 3i)-ins. high, l')-in. diam. at

base, tapering to a point 2.50

Cibotium Schiedei.

Undoubtedly the finest of all Tree Ferns, and
while it tlas a most delicate appearance, stands
better than any other. Posesses a grace found in
no other plant and used extensively by eastern
decorators. Fine plants. 7-in. pots. $2.-50 each,
8-in. pots, $3.50 each.

Areca Lutescens.

Inch pots. Height. Each. Doz.

b Very bushy 28 to 30 ins. $1.1KJ $12.tW

7 " •■ ' ,32 to 36 " 1..50 18.00

8 " " 36 to 42 " 2.50 30.00

8 " " 42 to 4S ■• 3.00 36.00

9 Heavy single plants 4s to tiO " 6.00

Cocos Weddeliana.

Inch pots. Height. Per doz. Per 100.

3 8 to 10 ins. $2.50 f^O.OO

3 10 to 12 ■■ 3.00 25.00

4 15 " 5.00 40.00
We also offer a limited number of specimen

fjlants in8-in. pots, 3 to 3'4 ft. high, with 8 to 9
eaves, $6.00 each.

LATANIA BORBONICA.

4-in. pots, 4 to 5 leaves, an excellent lot of excep-
tional value. 53 per doz,; 525 per 100; $225 per 1000.

5-in. pots. 5 to 6 leaves. iS to 24-in. high. We have an
immense stock of this tine size for retailing, gs per
doz.; $40 per 100.

6-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, iS to 20-ins. high, $5 per
doz,; $7S per 100,

7-in. pots, 6 leaves, 24-ins. high, ?i2 per doz.; 5ioo
per 100.

Kentia Belmoreana.

Inc

h

pots. Leaves,

Height,

Each.

Dozen

4

5 to 6

15 to IS ins.

$ 0.50

$ 0.00

6

6

24 to 311 "

1.75

21.00

6

6

30 "

2.00

24.00

7

6 to 7

32 to 36 "

2.25

27.00

,H

6 to 7

36 to 42 "

4.00

8

7

42 to 48 "

5.00

9

6 to 7

48 to 54 "

7.50

III

6 to 7

.54 "

10.00

12

7 to 8

7 feet $35.(KI to $50,00

Hi-

n, tubs 8 to 9

9 feet 7

..00 to KXl.OO

Kentia Belmoreana— Made

up Plants.

7-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 30
ins. high, others about is ins. higli, $3.50 each.

U-in. pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 36
ins. high, others about 20 ins. high, $5.00 each.

9-in. pots, 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 4
feet high, others about 2 feet high, $10.00 each.

Kentia Forsteriana.

Inch

Pots. L

eaves.

Height.

Each. Dozen

6

6

30 to 36 ins.

$1.50 $18.00

7

6

36 •■

2.00 24.00

8

6

42 "

3,.50

9

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48 "

6.0O

9

6

52 "

7.50

10

fi

60 "

10.00

13-in. tubs.

7

6 feet

25.00

12

7

6 ■■

$35 to $50.00

14

7

7 to 8 "

35 to 50.00

16

7

10 "

75 to 100.00

Kentia

Forsteriana— Made-up Plants.

8-in. pots, 3 plants of equal height, from 36 to 42

inches high in a pot, $3.50 each.
10-in. pots. 4 plants in pot, center plant 5 feet high,

others 2 feet high. $10.00 each.
12-in. pots, 5 plants in pot, center plant 6 feet high,

others 2H feet high. $25.00 each.

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CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet and Carnation Specialists

Write for prices.
Grand Rapids, - - Michigan.

VERBENAS

Rooted Cuttings. Well Rooted.

Crimson Bedder. Candidate, Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, Fire
Ball, Lavender. Swayne's Beauty, Francis, Peri, Pink
Beauty, Annua Borealis. Negro, Miss Arthur, Willie
Desmond, Mrs. Cle\eland, 15c per dozen; 70c per 100;
S6.00 per 1,000. All nice, clean stuff. Express paid.

S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, Ills.

Aiways mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

100,000 VERBENAS

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Uight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10,000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in tile Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCIUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

GERANIIMS.

Extra strong and robust plants,

3>^=inch pot5, $3.75

Double Grant, Nutt and finest varieties to be
had. S3.50 per 100, extras added. This offer
until April 8 only. Must go Into 4-lnch pots.
Adams and U. S. Express. Cash or one-half
cash and balance C. O. D.

THE REGAN
PRINTING HOUSE

Nursery
Seed^*J*
Florists'

ucs

JOHN F. RIPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

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MARCH 31, 1898.

aNCINNATI.

Business has been very quiet for sev-
eral days. Transient trade is poor and
very little is going on to create a de-
mand for flowers. It there was any
business to speak of. we would be short
of stuff, for a week of rainy weather
and an effort on the part of the grow-
ers to hold back their stock for Easter
has decreased the supply of roses and
carnations to such an extent that there
is hardly enough coming in to supply
the light demand. Trade was slow at
the Sixth street flower market on Sat-
urday, owing to disagreeable weather.

This locality was visited by a heavy
downpour of rain several days since,
which has done great damage. Wash-
outs on the different railroads have
made the shipping of flowers a risky
thing, as very few trains are running
on schedule time. The Ohio river is
on a rampage and several of the craft
are in the flooded district. Fred Wa'z.
K. Wolf and Benj. Glins, of Cummins-
ville. are among the unfortunate ones.

I am in receipt of a letter from W.
G. Matthews, of the Dayton Floral Co.,
stating that his loss from the flood is
fully ?3.000. His greenhouses were en-
tirely covered with water for two days,
destroying his Easter stock of hya-
cinths, tulips, and lilies, which were in
bloom. Mr. Matthews said that he only
had about ten minutes' warning of the
danger, and that most of his property
was swept away by the powerful cur-
rent.

George & Allen, of Hyde Park, and
Henry Schwarz, of Price Hill, both
lost considerable glass by hail. In
Camp Washington and Cumminsville a
number of truck gardens were washed
out and considerable damage was
done.

As everyone knows, there is quite a
large pond on George & Allen's place,
which is quite an attraction for wild
ducks. While going about his work
Ben always carries a shotgun with
him, but not being a very good marks-
man, his vigilance has been in vain.
However, an accident occurred last
Sunday, and Ben brought down one of
the birds, which made a good, square
meal. What a pity it is that he hasn't
a gun like Scott, for then he might
be able to hit something. As it is, he
sits up half of the night with two or
three lanterns, looking for more ducks.

Recent callers were: Paul Berko-
witz, Philadelphia, and O. J. Friedman,
Chicago. B.

ALM

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ.L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York

GBT THB BEST-

Ageratum, C.jpe's Pet and Tapis

liliiic. :;'_.-inch pots $2.f)0

Alternanthera, P. Major, .^urea

Nana. .Vmahilis and Pittsburg

t rooted cuttings) I.IMI

Alternanthera, as above. 2U-nt.

p..ts 2.00

Alyssum, T. Thumb and Giant

dlil, '.i'-incli pots 2,riO

Begonias, fine assortment, 3-inch

li-il- 4 ()(l

Begonias, \'ernon, 2y2-incii pots ;i..')U
Cannas, started, very strong, from

o and 4 lltch pots: .Alpllnnse

I'-ouvier. Clias. Henderson, and

Mrne. Crozy 3- SO

Strong roots of above varieties.. ., 2.50
Cannas— Fine assortment of leading varieties.

Prices on application.
Coleus— Just the icind of cuttings you would root

t'lr your own use— not small tips tiiat require

tlie use of a magnifving ghiss t discover

tlieni.

$20.00

7 , r.o

15 (III

20 111!

.15 III!
30,00

30.00
20.00

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock suppi

Seiiii llli'-iit> lor samples of your wants.
Per 100. Per 1000 Per lo.l. Pe

Coleus, Golden Bedder. Verschaf-

feltii. etc 1.00

Plants of the above variety, from

2';-inch pots ■ 2-00

Fuchsias, a fine assortment, 214-

nirh pots 2 50

Geraniums, Bruant. Gen. Grant.

I.i i.ivorite. etc.. 3-inch pots 4,00

German Ivy, 2l2-inch pots 2,110

Heliotrope, blue. 2i--inch pots. . 2,50

■• 4 ■• ■• . .. (i 00

white. 2'» '■ ■' . ,, 3.(K)

rooted cuttings, blue , . 1,50

Moon Vines (tlie true Colonvc-

lionl. 2',-inch pots '. . , 4.00

Moon Vines (the true Colonyc-

tion >, rooted cuttings 2.50

Salvia, Nana Erecta, or Bonfire

(ver> strong). 2'2-inch pots 2,50

Salvia, Nana Erecta or Bonfire,

rooted cuttings 1,50

Swainsona, Alba and Rosea

(\ery strong), 2'/<-inch pots 4,00

Cash witli order from unknown customers or c, o, d.
Orders .1111. Miiitiiij; to J', ami .h.t, f o 1) New Vork City,

lied.

rlOOO

7 .50

15.00

20,00

35,00
15.00
20,00
50.00
25.00
12,50

35,00

20.00

20.00

12,50

30,00

Always mention the Florists'
when writing advertisers.

Review

J ccLARK sipt SEAWANHAKA GREENHOISES,

p. o. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

M. VO^, REPRESENTING

Will, L, S\\\N. Prop.

The Holland Bulb Co.,

Oegst^eest, Holland,

Is now in the United .States on his annual trip. Please address corres-
IMindence to him, care of KKAUTH, NACHOD & KUHXE, corner
William and Beaver Streets, New York City. Those wishing lowest
i|iiotations on Bulbs can have same from me, together with best ref-
erences as to the c|uality of our goods. Yours truly, p. VOS.

Rawson's Famous Chrysanthemums

WM. H. CHADWICK,
YELLOW FELLOW,
MADELINE PRATT.

Ready IK'W b\ leading tirms and tiieKlower.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

Correspondence
Solicited^

SUMMIT.

N. J.

ORDERS, PEBASE.

All the leading Carnations now ready. Per 1(XI.
Geraniums named, our selection only. '2\i in. $2 00

Salvia Clara Bedman. 2?4 in 2 00

Little Gem feverfew. 2^ in 2 OO

Coleus, 20 best bedders, 2K in 1 aO

Lycopodium Dent'n, 2^ in 2 00

Ti-adescantia Multicolor, 2J< in; 2 00

Alternanthera .\ureaNana, and P. Major, 2K

in 2 00

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

GERANIUMS -Grand lieddrrs and New , 40
var.. SI. 30 per 100. 110.00 per l.mO. Alternanthera—
P. Major and Yellow, fine little plants, Coleus—
30 finest var.. Sage. Grandiflora and iionhre. 2
best. Petunia-RufHed Giants. S.5c per 100, $5.00
per I.IHH), Pansies— Best. Giant and Bugnot in
bud. $li,(IO per I.IKHI. Small. 60c per UKI. |3.00 per
I.IKHI; UKI rates In mail. 1.000 rates by e.xpress,
aiiv quantity. Send (or my list.

DANIEL K. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

757

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Jadoo Fibre

Or water them with

Jadoo Liquid

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PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION.

The American Jadoo Company,

817 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

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Stock That Will Please You. «-

PADMATinUC '" - 'iJ' P'J's fr "'"ted cutting's.
UHnnHIIUnO .Mrs S. A. Northway, *l per luO;
Flora mil. Mapletlale, $o per 100; Daybreak, $15 per
lllOO; Lizzie McGowan. sr2 per HlOO: Rose Queen, $10
per inoo. .\11 the new ones at regular prices.
REDAMIIIUQ '" -'^ Id- pots. Heteranthe, S. A.
ULnHniUnl J .Nutt, La Favorite, S.!5 per lOUO; Mine,
liniaut. .M, .\lplionse Rlcard, J.J.Harrison, Fleur
Toltevlne, $5 per 100; Frances Perkins, best double
pink, surprise, Duchesse de Malble, $4 per 100, our
selection $20 per 1000; Rose, $2,50 per 100; Mine.
Sallerol, $2 per 100; Kooled Cuttings S. A. Nutt, $12

i>er 1 1.

ArCDATIIU Tapis Blue cutting from flats, 60 cts.
HULnHIUm pt-r 100; 2 ln.,$1.25 per 100; Dwarf
Beauty. 2 in., new, $2 per 10«; VINCA YAR. 5 in.,
strong, $6 and $■! per 100; DRACAENA INDIVIS.4,
3 in., $8 per 100, strong; GENISTA RACEMOSA, 4
m., fine, $10 per 100; KEGONIA VERNON. 2 In.. $25
per 1000; BEGONIA VUU'AN, $3 Jier 100; HELIO-
TROPE, Jersey Beauty, rooted cuttings, 60 cts. per
100; 2 In . $1.50 per 100; COLEU.S KI.ONDYKE. $1.20
per doz. $6 per 100. 6 COLKls KI.oNDYKE WITH
EVERY ORDER OF $5.00 AMI (p\EI;. Terms cash
or half cash and half c. O. D. Stock A No. 1.

CARL HAGENBURGLR, West Mentor, Ohio.

Plants for Easter.....

Such as Lilies, Azaleas, Roses in pots, Callas, Spiraeas,
Deutzias, Hyacinths, Tulips, Pelargoniums, Geraniums,
Palms, etc. Fot sale by

AUGUST DRESEL,

17 West Belmont Avenue, ... CHICAGO, ILL.

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»

Famous for more than twenty-
live years. We offer the largest
and best collection of varieties
to be found this side of the
Atlantic, nearly seven hundred
different kinds. Send for our
Sew Guide for isos. the
leading Rose Catalogue of
America. It will inttrest you.
[)r(i]i a pusl^il t.vda\-. Address
THE DINGEE & CONARD CO.
Rose Growers. West Grove. Pa.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

[New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 1898 and 1897; as well as the best

standard sorts.
Address *^ir^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

For Sale by
Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
u rile to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, Ky.

/\ster Seed.

Branching and Seniple's. In White, Pink.
Rose and Lavender. Separate colors.
$1.2.^ per ounce.

J. G. KEELER, Rochester, N. Y.

Evergreens... ' the euzabeth nursery co.

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.
Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO.. PA.

Send for our Catalogue
Large Trees, Shrubs, and Vines. Privet and

.Ampelopsis Veitchii by the 10,000.
Trees cheap.

.50,000 Peach

THE ELIZABETH NIRSERY CO.,

EL,I2ABETI1. N. J.

758

The Weekly Florists' Review,

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

Condition of the Market.

Trade is good — not booming, but ttie
marliet has a healthy tone, and com-
plaints of "poor sales" and "hard
times" are seldom heard from either
growers or store men.

Stock is of good quality, with a fair
supply; about equal to the demand.
There is a disposition with most
growers to hold everything possible
for Easter. Bulbous stock is thus be-
ing held, the supply at present being
somewhat short. The supply of Easter
stock is somewhat problematical,
though most likely large enough for
the demand, excepting Harrisii. The
small number planted and the havoc
wrought by the disease have reduced
the V'sible supply, and prices are like-
ly to rule very high at the near ap-
proach of Easter.

Smilax is scarce, while the future
supply is uncertain. Early in the sea-
son this article was very plentiful and
cheap.' Carnations will also be scarce
for Easter. Roses and violets will be
in fair supply.

Advance price lists quote roses for
Easter at retail, $2 per dozen; carna-
tions, 75 cents: violets, ?3 per 100;
Harrisii, $3 per dozen; valley tulips.
Narcissus, and other bulbous stock, 75
cents per dozen.

MESSRS. LANGHANS & CO., of
Allegheny, Pa., are issuing some very
attractive printed matter to their retail
customers. A specimen pamplilet just
received is entitled, "Flowers and Flor-
al Decorations for the Easter Season,"
and ought to prove a very effective,
seasonable advertisement for this en-
terprising firm.

ROSES!

Own Roots,
Dormant.

Field Grown

In Cold Storage in Chicago.

No. 1. 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag'laia)
Hybrid Perpetiials,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Flantier
These plants are very strong and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308 Unity Buildirm, Chicago, III.

UP-TO-DATE

CARNATIONS.

1 8 varieties of '98. 1 5 varieties of '97.

M\ the bust stand.ird scirts.
Send for descriptive Price List.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich.

DOIBLE DAISIES

in flower and bod. $1.2."> per ICH). $JU.0O per lOi.H).
Cash With order.

M. W. UBAMAIN,

Carlisle, - - - Pennsylvania.

jtj«jtjtj*^j»^4^^4jtjtj»jtjtjtjtjtjtj»j*^^<,stj»^^

CHEAP CARNATIONS

SOME FROM SOIL-.^t.."*

.^e.'tSOME FROM SAND

ll.irrisfiirs While, \'elhiW Jacket. Garheld, Alask.i, Mrs,
Fisher. Nellie Lewis, Delia Fo.\. Cartledge, .\nna \\'ebb,
lago and Portia.

$1.(10 per 100. free bv mail; $7.50 per UIOO bv express.
Buttercup, |;!-(XI per ItKJ by mail, or $2r>.UU per KXK) by express.

EXPERIENCES WITH CARNATIONS

Sent free to any one wtio writes and asks for tfiem.
^•t .jt jt ^-t

SMILAX Do not buy until you tiave seen some of mine. Will
send a sample lot for 10 cents, a hundred for 75 cents
and a thousand for $5.00.

ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.

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Try a Few of the]

IHDaS NEW CARNATION

$200 per do/.'
SIO.OO per 100.

$75.00 per 1000.

CERISE QUEEN

' Mayor Pingree, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. %

I "pOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, E^a.i^iTes';'' Detroit, Mich. |

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS ( New York, IVIrs. James Dean, John Young,

FOR 1898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold Nugget.

A complete set, white, dark and li^'ht piiilv, scarlet and yellow. A lot of goo. I commercial
varieties !((i3.00 per ilo/.en; $lO.0(> per 100; $75.01J per lOOO.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, • - - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANEHEMUMS, E. H. Spaulding, .... - 35c. each; $3.50 doz,; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Eine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS. Queens, L. I.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids, Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca^
rias, Pandanus.

New W'liulesale Price List will he rearh' March 20th.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Office. 409 Fifth Av.

New Rochelle. N.Y.

You will miss it

If \'oii do not stock up witli that granii white
Plora Hill, at $:i per 1011; $40 per KiOO. Portia,
Scott anj McGowan. $1 per 100; $S per 1000. 100,-
000 ready. Send for list of novelties and other
standard sorts.

WM. MURPHY,Sta.F, Cincinnati,©.

Use Economy and
Make Your Own Pots

THE COW MANURE POE is the best in the world for
voiing plants. For bedding and sending of
plants it is the best thing ever invented. The cow
manure forces the plant and makes it healtliier.
You do not need to disturb tlie roots in getting
them out as vou do in the clay pots. It is espec-
ially recommended for the sending of plants, as
the plant does not have to be taken out of pot.
For bedding all you have to do is to squeeze the
bottom of pot and set out m bed. It never stays
the plant, it holds the moisture better, especially
if you have a dry summer. The pots stand water-
ing in greenhouse and hotbed. Fvery i,Mrclener
needs one of these machines Single machine. 2-in.
pots. $4.50. Double machine. 2 and 3-in. pots, $5.
Machine weiglis about .'i pminds,

CENTRAL VALLEY,
ORANGE CO., N.Y.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ,

MARCH 31, 189S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

759'

of i

ESTABLISHED 1857.

TROPICAL
PUNTS

in Si

the 5:

West S":

GEO. WITTBOUD,

Tropical Plants

GROWER AMD

IMPORTER

OF

■PHONE
L. V
136

I7O8 North Halstcd Street, Cor, Aldine Avenue,

GNIGAGO, ll>l>.

The following Is a list of our stock. It is in excellent condition, and we are confident that we can please you. both as to quality and value.
...PALMS... ...PALMS.

Measurements taken from top of pot to top of tallest leaf.

Eacli. 11.,/.

V.^RIETlES: Si7e Height

, }'ot. Inches.
,^reca Lutescens,

3 plants in pot 4-inch. 12-14

.\reca Lutescens,

3 plants in pot 6 " 30-34

;\reca Lutescens,

3 plants in pot ti " 34-3S

Areca Lutescens.

3 plants in pot 8 " 40-SO

Cocos Weddeliana a'A'' Vi-lTi

2'/" "- <i

Kentia Belinoreana 4

Character
Leaves.

Forsteriana

Latania Borbonica.

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. 4
. .5
. li
. 8
. 3
. 4
. 5
. 6
. 8
.10

Iti-is
14-lli
20-24
18-20
20-24
2.S-30
S0-r)4
12-14
14-lH
lS-20
18-20
30-3(1
36-40

8-10
8-12

4- H

3- 4

4- .i
ii- I)
3- 5

3

8-12

1,00

1.25
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.7iS

i.2ri

4,00

,1.">

! .10

; 00

J3 110
'.Mill

30 (Ml
3 00
1 TiO
3 ()0
7,20
15,00
3.1)0
7 20
15 IM)
4,s 00
1 50
3 IKI
.5 00
H (10
311 (10
1)0 (XI

f'.T 100
$3000

30.00

10 (Kl
2.i (Kl
4000

V.ARIET

Measurements taken from top of pot to top c
lES: Size hleiglit Ch

nix Reclinata .

Pot.
5- inch
tj ••

Canariensis 5

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Inches.
18-20
22-24
2ti-30
18-20
22-2(1
2<;-30

of tallest leaf
aracter
Leaves.

4- 5

4- 5

5- 6

4- 5

5- B
8-10

Each.
$0 .50

1,00
.50

1.00

Doz.

$5,00-
StOO-

12,00
5,00
«,00

12.00-

.FERNS.

Nephrolepis Exaltata, friiMi l-incli pots per doz. $1.50*

■ 5 ■ ■■ 2,00

'■ Bostoniensis, " 5 " ■• 3.00

...MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS...

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, frum ;i-incli pots per 100 $8.00'

Cyperus Alternifolius, from 4-inch pots per doz. 1,00

Ficiis Elastica. 4-inch pots, 8 to 10 inches iiigh, 4 to ti leaves .. . " :i,00

Ti-inch pots, 14 to 18 inches high, 7 to 10 leaves.. '" 5.00

(i-inch pots. 20 to 24 inches high, 10 to 12 leaves. '* 1)00

Fandanus Utilis. 4 inch pots " 8,00

5-inch pots. It) to 18 inciies high " 5.00

Selaginella Martensii, 3-inch pots per 100 HOO

2-indi pots •• 4,00-

Order Now. All orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash or acceptable references.

Cane Plantjtakes.

TMOROtlOMl^Y SBrtSOrSBD,

READY NOW.

l.OOO

3 to 6 feet long, - - $2.00

5 to 7 " - - 2.50

6 to 10 " - - 3.00

Cash with order.

W. W. HENDRIX,

BOWLING GREEN, KY.

ALTERNANTHERAS

R. C. A. Nana, P.
Major. R. Nana. 75c
per 100, $5 per 1,000.

RFr^rtMIA^i ill variety, 2 inch, r2.00 per 100,
"■-UWI^I/XO 2]4 inch, $2,50 per 100.

OrnilllllllO Briiant, 2 and 2^ inch,

utnAN UMo »-'* p" ™ Rooted cut-

UbimillUIIIU tings. $1.00 per 100.

n 1 111] 1 Q nicely started. Mme. Crozy. P. Mar-
llAllllilo Muant, L. E. Ballv. In assortment,
uniiiinu ^„^ p^^ jg^ $2.0o'per 100.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, O.

Marie Louise

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Good Plants. ,^. __ -^ -^ « riAA

Healthy Stock $5.00 P" ''^OO.

A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington, III.

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IN

NAM ENTAL

is

TRFF'*^^ Deciduous , Evergreen, Hedging,
[Shrubs vines, Bulbs, Tubers, Etc.

NEW 1898 CATALOGUE, *0 P.\GES, FREE.

TI »■#_„« u tkM .t^ ^^ m^ ^ ^^ <;li*n\voo€l Nurseries,

he. Wm H. Moon Co., morrisville, penna.

?8

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indetinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F, at Pro\a-
dence la.st August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St, Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Lultierflrmstrono,

3720 Olive Street. ST. GUIS. MO.

88=

^

100,000 ROSES . . .

FREE to ALL.

Our Illustrat-'d Ca alopue
of Roses. Plants, ■•eeds.

liULBS md ROOTS. GKAPE-

VINES. Shrubs. Etc., will
be mailed Fkee toali ap li-
cants It ill pay to exam ne
it, 6o gre nhouses G<nids
g-uaraniecd to be first qualny
Establi.h.d 1850-

NANZ&NEUNER Forists
Louisvil.e, Ky.

Send Your List to be Priced.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HERBACEOUS FEBENNIAI.S.

A specialty of Iris. Phlox. Pxonies, Pyrethrums,,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading estacilished les*

New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS,

Always mention the Florists' Review whett
writing advertisers.

760

The Weekly Florists' Review,

MARCH 31, 1898.

WATERING PLANTS IN JADOO.

We hear of some failures of plants in
Jadoo from overwateriug. It should
be borne in mind that the Jadoo is
more retentive of moisture than soil,
and this characteristic should not be
overloolied in watering.

A LOST LETTER.
Will the party in Terre Haute, Ind..
who answered the adv. of Boston
please write again, as his first letter
was accidentally lost. Address Boston,
care Florists' Review.

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.— Wm.
A. Bock has a remarkably fine lot of
Easter lilies, the finest around Boston.
They are from Japanese bulbs and are
perfectly healthy. His spiraeas, hy-
drange.ns and other plants are also
looking well.

HARTFORD, CONN.— The premium
list of the Connecticut Horticultural
Society for 189S has been issued, and
copies may be had on application to
the secretary, Mr. C. M. Rodgers, Bea-
con street, this city. The society will
hold exhibitions in June, July, Septem-
ber and November.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Mrs. H. A.
Lindsay has purchased a conveniently
located tract of land containing seven
acres, upon which will be erected a
new range of greenhouses, covering
about 12,000 square feet, all to be of
modern, up-to-date construction. The
old place has become much too small
for her growing trade. During the
coming year Mrs. Lindsay will cele-
brate her tenth anniversary as a florist
and will suitably commemorate the
day. The Birmingham News of March
14 prints an extended and very eulo-
gistic description of her establishment
and ability as a florist.

INBVV

CARNATIO

.."EMPRESS"

The largest bnght-nch Crimson \et
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Kennett Square, Pa.

Box 226.

f 3 <JUBSCRIBERS are re-

h ^ minded that they will

ti-^~-^J materially advance the
j interests of their paper by
I buying- supplies of the ad-
I vertisers in the FLORISTS'
I Review, always mention-
i ing the name of the paper
I when sending inquiries or

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUGGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).- Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,000.

We win also have Cerise Queen (Brelt-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne). Empress (Swayne). Evelina
(Witterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S98.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

lAFAYEnE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLIND^ ^X"

Is a much more siihstantial Huwur tlian r>.i\ lireak; color a sliade or two darl^er, and entirely rust proof.
Can be seen at Vaugliair. McKellar & Winterson's, Chicago, everv Wednesday and Saturday.

PRICE $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, $75 per 1000.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantlind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,000 Gardenia Florida New Forcing Rose.

(Cape Jasmin.)

3-in. pots, 8 <o l..-in higli,$-Sper 100, $70 per 1000.

25,000 Cannas, dormant roots, in 20 best sorts,
$'J) per lllllO.

Oranges, best sorts grafted, 4-in. pots, 10 to 12-
in. , f20 per 100, 5-in. pots, 1.") to IS-in., $30 per 100.

Crotons, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100.

Send lor Trade I.i^t, .\d.lr.-is

P.J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne, Ind.

GERANIUMS,.,.

Bruant. fine 3-inch $2. i5

Mixed Scarlets and Pinks, 3-inch 2.75

Rose, large leaved 2.50

Begonias, best varieties, 4-inch 4.00

Coleus, " '■ cuttings 95

Cyperus .^Iternifolius, 2j^-inch 1.50

Stock sure to please. Cash with Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, .soft pink ImcLs, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
maid in coior. but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from criiical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'? inch pots, $25.00
per 1 00. In lots less than 1 000 $225.00 per 1 000.

Orders liooked now. delivery March lath, 18SI8.
Correspondence soliciteil,

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

I22W. 2SthSt.,NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE '^ DESIGNS

and Dealers in

FLORISTS' i? SUPPLIES

Live Sphagnum IVIoss

For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bti.

Sphagnum Moss ^SI,'S,"b^SS."

Ppaf. J1.30 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

761

Grand New Violet "La France

STRONG VIGOROUS GROWER.

EXTRA FREE FLOWERING.
RICHEST COLOR.

. Of the many new \'i(ilets introduced in the ])ast few years
this, the latest intrnductinn nf the foremost French S|iecialist,
is unquestionably the BEST. It has been thoroughly tested
by Mr. Supiot, the Violet expert, who pronounces it "per-
fect," and flowers which we have exhibited during the past
few weeks have been much admired. In vigor of growth,
freedom of bloom, and in size and coloring it is su]>erior to
all existing sorts, and will soon supercede them. Only a
limited stock will be offered this season, and orders will be
filled in strict rotation

Price, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

01&»^^^^ _ LARGE STOCK Or....

1/ --- ■ ^ CC. POLLVORTtt-

ALSO FINE LINE OF...,

Spiraea Plants. $3.O0 per dozen.
Calla Plants, in bloom, $3 per dozen
Azaleas, in bloom, 75 cents to $2 each.
Hyacinth Plants, fine spikes, $8 per 100.

For Easter

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, ■ - - 137 Oneida Street, Milwaukee, Wis.

KbOrSDIKB'^''"'^111„„.D„„..

COLEUS

s All Kinds. All Grades

i and All Prices.

C. Verscharteltii and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings, $*j per 1000; 2;^-in. pots of the same, fine
shape. $irj per 1000. Coleus— varietv rooted cut-
tings. $4.n0 per UXK); 2^/^-in. pots of the same, $12
per 1000; by the 100 add 15 per cent.

Ageratum, dwarf blue, rooted cuttings, $5 per
1000. Fuchias— standard sorts nothing but the
best varieties, rooted cuttings, $12 per 1000; SI. 50
per 100. Double Petunias, extra fine strain from
flats, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000. Anthemis Cor-
onana, Golden Marguerite, $12 per 1000; $1.50 per
100. Salvia Splendens. $1 per 100. Vincas Varie-
gated. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000; 2?<-in. pots of
the same. $2.50 per lOU; $20 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $t
per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1 per 100; $W
per 1000. Alternanthera, Paronychioides Major
and Aurca Nana. tiOc. per 100. Helianthus Multi-
flora. Double Golden, 2^-in. pots, $3 per 100.

GERANIUMS.— Standard sorts, our selection.
$1.50 per llMl; $12 per 1000: 2•-^in. pots, $IS per 1000;
$2perllHI. Mountain of Snow. 2i.^-in. pots. $2.50
per 100. Madam Salleroi. from flats. $1.25 per 100;
llOper 10(X(; same from 2J4-in. pots. $2 per 100.
$18 per 1000. Above are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with the ori.lrr.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

Q'FT'TIQll-AWN GRASS

I^J^J^J^I*^ $12.00 per 100 lbs.

Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retails c 30c, lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

RECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

""i-ir;:?" Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

Rose Plants.

I't-r 1(10

Per IIHK)

Per 100

Per 1000

Brides 2i^-inch IS.SO

$30.00

3-inch|4 50

$10.00

Bridesmaids. " 3.50

30.00

i.50

40.00

Meteors " 3.50

30.00

4. .50

40.00

Perles " 3.50

30.00

4.50

>0,00

All Stock Guaranteed to be First-Class.
Ready April 1st.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

GEO. E. HUNT. Manager,

p. O. Box 235.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

HEAP FOR CASH^^^

Ready in April.

1,500 Cannas from 3-inch pots at §4 pei" '°o- the lot for S50.
Charles Henderson, Beauty of Poitevine, Florence Vaughan, Egan-
dale, Ed. Mieg, Orifiame, Queen Charlotte, etc. Ready April ist to
15th. 3000 Daybreak rooted cuttings, clean ann healthy, at Si per loo.

A. RASMUSSEIN, New Albany, Ind.

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Peacock's
Prize Winning

ll^^l^ll r^^ Send for iSgS Illustrated Descrip-
Lf 0 1 1 1 1 0 9 ti\'e W holesale Catalognie before
placing' orders elsewhere.

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

'2H-in. pots, named varit-ties. $25 per 1000.

250 Field-grown Vinca \'ar., 4-in. pots, $10 per 100.

2000 Begonia Vernon, 2% and 4-in. pots, $4 per 100.

Rooted Cutting's— Cnleus. Ageratum, Salvia,

at bottom prices.

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren, Ohio.

762

The Weekly Florists* Review.

MARCH 31, 1898.

MR. P. VOS.

Last year it was erroneously report-
ed in an American trade paper that
Mr. P. Vos. the well known Holland
bulb grower and dealer, had failed in
business, and much regret was ex-
pressed by the many friends made by
Mr. Vos during his ten annual visits
to this country. The only basis for
this report was the fact that Mr. Vos
had merged his business in the new
Holland Bulb Co. last July, with head-
quarters in Oegstgeest, Holland, in
which was also combined the busines.?
of Mr. G. C. Vanderhoef, a large bull)
grower.

Mr. Vos was at a loss to understand
how the erroneous report originated,
but he has now learned that after re-
turning home from his American trip
last year a competitor in business sent
letters to some of his customers here,
saying that he had failed and suggest-
ing that the orders placed with him
be transferred to them. Mr. Vos has
shown us one of these letters, of which
he has succeeded in getting possession,
also a statement from the proper au-
thorities in Holland certifying that he
has never passed through bankruptcy
there.

Mr. Vos is now on his annual Amer-
ican trip, and proposes to make things
warm for the competitor mentioned
upon his return home. He reports
business as very satisfactory.

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PALMS IN THE WEST.

Mr. Geo. Wittbold. Chicago, has al-
ways been a great lover of palms. Not
so many years ago Mr. Wittbold was
the only florist in Chicago who could
supply a sufficient number of palms to
make a decoration. Now there are few
florists with greenhouse facilities that
do not carry a stock. But in the mean-
time Mr. Wittbold has continually in-
creased his stock, and he has still much
the largest stock in the west. Where
he formerly had a few houses of
"palms." he now has a "few houses" of
each of the important commercial
sorts. The increased demand for
palms during the last decade is cer-
tainly phenomenal.

HAIL NOTES.

The greenhouses of Henry Schwarz.
of Price Hill. Cincinnati, were struck
by a hail storm on the 16th inst.

B. Heshon, of Lawrence. Kan., and
the Junction City Floral Co., of Junc-
tion City, Kan., also met with slight
loss recently by hail. All of the above
were insured.

In order to compile correct statistics,
the secretary of the F. H. A. desires
information concerning hail storms,
their location and amount of damage
done. Every florist is invited to drop
a line when a storm occurs. Address
John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

WE HAVE PI.EASUBE IN OPFEBING TO THE TRADE
THIS SEASON FOB THE FIBST TIME ONE OF

The Finest Novelties in Chrysanthemums

EVEB SENT OUT

...MRS. O. P. BASSETT...

it«iiioniybenecessary^^ jhjs jg a Yellow Mfs. Henfy RobinsoH

to ensure for it a laree sale. It is a sport from Mrs Henry Robinson, witli which variety it
IS identical in everv respect except color, being a delicate primrose yellow, deepening toward
the center of the Hower. It has oeen thorougniy tested, and is a novelty of sterling merit,
(^ne of the most eninient eastern growers who has tested it states that it is one of the best
things in ChrN^^anthi-nuims sent out in some time. Every Chrysanthemum grower will want
it. A Yellow Mrs. Henry Robinson will be a money-maker, and a tine exiiibition va-
rietv as well. Pl.nits now rt-.id\ l^r de!iverv. We have also fine stocks of the other finer in-
troductions of the year FRANK HARDY. MRS. H. WEEKS. AUSTRALIAN GOLD.
.Price, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100.

Wm. H. Chadwick, $6 per doz. The lelIo^^ Fellow, $3 per doz. Pennsylvania,

Autumn Glorv. Solar Queen. Black Ha%vk, Quito, Thornden, S5 per doz.; $35 per 100.
BoundlessSnow.Mrs.C.H.Peirce, Miss Gladys Vanderbtlt,S3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100.

We offer also all the best of the Novelties for 1897, and the Best Standard Sorts.

Send for our wholesale list and large descriptive catalogue, giving full list of varieties
and prices. We have a very large and fine lot of. Novelties in Cannas for 1.59.S. also best and
latest introductions in Carnations. Dahlias, Strong Field-grown Roses and other Hardy
Plants, a large and fine collection of i'alms and other Decorative Plants, etc.. etc.

We will be pleased to send our wholesale list and descriptive catalogue to any one who
may not have received them.

I F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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Two Great Sports.

Carnation Victor. ^ Ciirysantiiemum Pennsyivania.

Undoubtedl\ tlie best I'mk C.irnatit.jn in com-
merce and certainly the most prolific bloomer,
perfectly healthy and of vigorous growth.

Rooted cuttings now ready. 54. (X> per IfK); 535.00
per 1000. Come and see this Carnation growing.

The finest >el!ow for cut blooms or exhibition
purposes ever produced. Plants ready March 15,
5'j.CWper do?,; S3.i.0il per 100; S250.00 perlOOO.

HUGH GRAHAM,

104 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses,

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. ^

BRANCH OF THE HORTICtlTlRAL CO.,
BOSKOOP, HOLLAND.

5,000 EEir Clematis

Holland grown. No reasonable offer refused.
VVrite for prices or make a cash offer.

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Lily of the Valley and all Spring*
'■kk^ Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, JeTsey City, N.

PANSIES;

The JENNINGS

Finest Strain.

THEY ABE GBAND.

Fine stockv plants, in bud and bloom. $10 and
|1'2.50 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. bv expre.ss. Small
plants by mail, 7Sc per 100. Seed. $1 pkg. Casli
with order. Lock Bo.\ 254.

E. B. JENmiTGS,
Grower of the Finest Pansies. Southport, Conn. I

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality. 75c per bale, It
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

MARCH 31, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

763

[railUR STOCK OF SUPPLIES

is most complete for your Easter wants
and shall be pleased to receive your
esteemed orders. Prices on application.

SYCAS LEAVES OIOVES raOT COVERS
^ BASKETS ^ PINS " IRON PLANT STANDS

WHEAT SHEAVES FOIL WIRE, ETC., ETC.

i,-9-i^^.

M. RIGD at GO.

25 North 4th Street

Philadelphia, Pa.

764

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MARCH 31, 1898.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Trade Conditions.

Trade conditions during the week
past were after all much better than
we anticipated at last report and but
very little stuff went to waste. A
large amount of funeral work helped
materially to increase the bulk of bus-
iness over the average. The supply
in all lines was very abundant every
day and with only the ordinary de-
mand much of it would have remained
unsold, as was the case the week be-
fore, but happily, conditions changed
and growers as well as retailers are
well satisfied with their sales. The
warm weather is still with us bringing
out flowers of all kinds faster than
they are desired, but the quality is
very good with perhaps the exception
of house grown violets, which are los-
ing color and diminishing in size; but
those planted in cold frames are in ex-
cellent shape now and there is no rea-
son why they should not continue so
for some weeks to come if slightly
shaded on bright, sunny days.

Easter Outlook.

Many of the hyacinths in the open
ground are ready to be cut now. This
is the earliest date of such an occur-
rence for this latitude within the re-
membrance of the writer. We had
such a most remarkable winter and
now we are experiencing such extraor-
dinary spring weather, which baffles
attempts of our growers to retard Eas-
ter stuff, especially such things as aza-
leas and genistas; much of this stock
if not the majority is too forward now
and will not be in marketable condi-
tion for Easter. The supply of lilies
will be short from present indications
and those offered will command high-
er prices than we were able to obtain
for some years past. Hydrangeas are
superior to those offered usually so
early in the season, not in size of
plants or flowers, but because the tex-
ture of foliage and flower is much
harder, the result of the prevailing
bright sunny weather. They are thus
not so apt to wilt down in the drier
atmosphere of a dwelling house and
will therefore be more satisfactory to
the buyer.

A limited quantity of excellent stur-
dy and very profusely flowered cycla-
men have been kept back successfully
for the Easter trade by Geo. J. Keller.
His remarkable success is attributed
to his well ventilated violet houses,
where he kept these plants practically
at a standstill during the winter
months. All the buds seem to be eager
to start up at once with the greatest
vigor as the season advances and they
are just right for Easter week.

K.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

100,000 m\NNAS....

strong* Dormant Roots in Iteading* Varieties, orders received
until April 10th. at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO

Tuberoses - P<-nr] and r><.uibU- It:ilian, $!.'*{) per 1000. Richard ia Alba Maculata

— $3. 'ill p<.T liM), Dahlias- strong \\ liole roots in leading varieties ol Cactus, L;irge Flowered
and P.imptiiR-. $(Vi)ii p.-r UHl Lilium Auratum— 7 to 9 inches. S4.(H) per ItMl; vi to 11 inches.
$H.OOperlon Lilium Speciosum Rubrum— $'>.04>per 100. Lilium Speciosum Album
— $7.(Hl ptT liHi Paeonia Officinalis -Best early flowered, red. stnmg roots, $7.50 per 100.
Begonia Rex- in JH tuie \.irietus. $1 (H) per 100. Geraniums - Large stock, best bedding
varieties. $;ilX) per nXI; $-JO.(,HJ per lOiX). Big stock of Pot Roses. Palms and other greenhouse
plants. Large supply of strong dormant nursery grown roses, two-year roots in H. P., Moss
and Climbers. Large Flowered Clematis, Hydrangea P. G., etc.. etc.

If you have wants in Fruit or Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Etc., we have 'em.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

Is.

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Rooted Cuttings ^Jots

OBRAMIUMS.

Our selection frtim set nf tweiitv clioice vari-
eties, newest and liest, fj per IIHI, $U, per IIHK).

GObBUS.

Our selection from set of ten best bedding and
fancy varieties, 90 cents per 100; $(i per 1,000.

Cost a few cents more than some others, but we
send you no weak or unrooted cuttings. Cash
with order. If you want special varieties write.

A few Pansies, best strain, tiO cents per 1(H».

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

20,000 LITTLE BEAUTY

.FUCHSIAS.

Now read\ in bud and bloom.

Per 100
The best up-to-date Fuchsias in market $5 00

Lord Byron Fuchsia 5 OO

Begonia Rex in best varieties 4 OO

Madame Pollock Geranium 3 00

Plants ready to shift into 4-inch pots.
Cash with order.

F. BRITENBAUGH &. BRC,

(.Allegheny Cu.) Bennett P. O., Pa.

100,000 Palms

Per 100
Cocos Weddeliana, :!-in. pots, 6 to S-in.. $15.00
Iiatauia Borbouica, 4-in. pots. 12 to 15-in.,

Ito-Jch, leaves 15.00

Iiatania Borbonica, 4-in. pots. 15 to 18-in.,

*Jto:u-h. lea\i-s 20.00

Fhoenis Recliuata, 4-in. pots, 12 to 15-in., 15.00
.Vni. pots, 15 to 18-in.. 25.00
The above quotations apply to quantities of not
less than 50 plants of a sort. For smaller quan-
tities see Trade List.

Send for Trade List. Address—

P.J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

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Seeds
Bulbs
Plants

FOR
THE
FLORIST

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RITE for our
special florist list
Also our retail
catalogue.

Do not forget our new
address, larger building
and increased facilities

w. w.

RAWSON &
COMP'Y

12 and 13
Taneuil Hall Sq.
Boston, Mass.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:
Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N.J.
Jackson Av.& Pearson St., Long Island City.N. Y.

MITGtIIINQS & GO.

233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.
GBBBNHOUSB BUIUDING,

VENTILATING APPARATUS

HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND finiNGS.
SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE.

MARCH 31, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

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ESTABLISHED

....1859

Gel my prices on everything needful for
erecting or repairing of Greenhouses.

Horticultural Architect and Builder

NOTE-

I fullv expected to show m this issue tlie cuts of mvnew sectional Heater, fcr hot water or steam, but am sorry to say the engraver has
disappointed me, and it cannot he dune. However, I would respectfuUv ask you to look out fur them next week, and 1 will see that
they show up in time. The boiler 1 shall show is sectional in every part, and each section can be removed and replaced without dis-
turbing an\ other part of the hoiler. This rannot trulhfullv be said of any other sectional liniler in the market.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SON, -

141 Centre St., New York.

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GROWN IN

CALIFORNIA

1)/. Pound

Verbena, Mammoth, White Sl.fX) $10 IKJ

Verbena, Mammoth, Scarlet 1.00 10.00

W-rliena, Mammoth, Mixed 73 T.-W

(irevillea Robusta 40 4.00

SiMila\ 30 3.00

lirahea Filifera .40

CampliorTree 20 2.00

CHOICE STRAINS OF FLOWER SEEDS

HAVE YOU TRIED THEM?

Oz. Pound.

Aster, Scrapie's, White $0.,W $5.00

Aster, Scrapie's, Pink M .5.00

Aster, Scrapie's, Mixed 50 5.00

Aster, Vicks' Branching 50 5.00

Cosmos, Mammoth Perfection, Mixed 30 3.00

Mignonette, Allen's Detiancc 40 4.00

COX SEED & PLANT COMP'Y,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

FOR SALE!

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

This stock has sold freely at $100 a share
in the past. To close out my interest I

offer my remaining six shares at

$60 a Share.

Address G. L. GRANT,

520-535 Caxton Bldg., Chicago.

Subscribers

ARE They will matei-ially advance
REMINX)ED the inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of
THAT the advertisers in the

Always MENTION tlie

name of the paper wtien sending

inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review..**

766

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MARCH 31, 1898.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadcio Cu--7ij7

Amling. E, C 752

Armstrong, Luther.. 7Sa

Atkins. F.L 7S4

Bader. 1 74H

Baker, W. I 7iS

Baldwin, A.J. ...74.S-7,i9
Bassett & Washburn. 74,')
Baversdorfer. H. &

Co 7,V2

Benson, M 75ti

Berckmans, P. J .7l)a-7li4
Berger, H. H. & Co. 749

BobTiink. L. C 7li2

Bock. \V. .\ 753

Boerner, Fred 744

Breitmeyer,|.& Sons 75,S
Britenbaugh & Bro. 7tU
Burpee, \V. Atlce &

Co 753

Carlton, H, R 74il

Chocolate Cooler Co.74S
Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 74B

Cottage Gardens . . . .758
Cox Seed & Plant Co. 7155

Crabb& Hunter 7.55

Cunningham, J. H. ..744

Danlev, S. T 7,55

Darling. C T 749

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv 7fil)

Dillon. J. L 7,55

Dingee & Conard Co. 757

Dim mock.. A 7,53

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 7H0

Dresel, Aug 7,57

Dreer, H- A 75.5-7M

Eisele, C 754

Elliott, \V. H 7,54

Ellis & Pollworth ...7til
ElizahethNurservCo 7,57
Eltzholt/. H ... .'....7,5,^
Esler, John G. Secy .744

Evenden Bros 74(i

Felthousen, J, E .. ..7tU

Gaskill, Geo, W 7iU

Gibbons, H. W 7W)

Graham, Hugh 762

■Grey, T.J. & Co 744

Hagenburger Carl .757
Hancock, Geo & Son 758

Heacock, Jos 753

Heikes, \V. F 758

Hendrix, W. W 7,59

Herr, Albert M 7,58

Herr, D. K 7.56

Herrington. A 7fiH

Hews. A. H. & Co., .76B

Hill. E. G. &Co 7.52

Hitchings & Co

764-7l)t>-768

Hitz, L. E 744

Holton& HunkelCo.7,52

Hopp & Lemke 7H0

Hunt,E, H 749

Hunt Flo. Co 7tjl

Jennings. E, B 762

Jewett, Z. K. & Co.. 760

loosten,C. H 744

kasting, \V. F 74S

Heeler, J. G 757

Kelsey, H. P 749

Kennicott Bros. Co..

750-751

Kuehn, C. A 752

Kuhl, Geo, A 754

Lager & Hurrell .. ..756

Leaman, H. W 758

Lengenfelder, C 749

Locklaiid Lumber

Co 744

Logan, I, M 74S

Long n. n 746

Loose, J. Louis 749

Lord & Burnham C*o.768
Louisville Tob. Co.. 757

Lyncli, \V. E 753

Lyons. .M. 1 762

McBride, Ales 764

McCullough, I. C. . 761
,\Iac Donald &

.McManus 748

Manning 1. W 7,59

Marshall, C. L 749

Michel, E. H 7,52

^Iillang & Co 748

Miller. Geo. L 760

Moninger. J. C. Co. .765

Moon. S. C 757

Moon, \V, IL Co 7.59

.Morris Floral Co.746-756

Murpliy, \V 7,58

Nan/ & Neiiner 759

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 764

Peacock, \V. P 761

Pennock.S, S 748

Pierce. Butler &

Pierce 768

Pierson. F. R. Co.... 762
Prince, A. G. & Co .7.52
Quaker City Machine

Works 767

Rackham, Geo, .A. ,.74,8

Randall, A. L 754

Rasmussen, A 761

Rawson, G. P 756

Rawson. W.W.&Co.764

Ray nor, John I 748

Reed & Keller 760

Regan Pt"g House . . . 755

ReW.Edw 748

Reinberg Bros. ,,.. ..7.52

Rice. M. & Co 763

Rogers Park Floral

Co 752

Rose Mfg. Co 766

Rupn. J. F 7.55

Sander & Co 752

Schiller. J. L 756

Schmitz, F, W, 0.,..7B2
Seawanhaka

Greenhouses 756

Shady Hill Nursery. .753
Shepherd. Mrs. T. B.753

Siebrecht & Son 758

Skahcura Dip Co.. ..744

Smith. N. & Son 749

Smith, W. C 748

Storrs & HarrisonCo.764
Stumpp & Walter

Co 746-768

Suzuki & lida 744

Swayne. \V 760

Thomson, .\nderson

& Kennedy 768

\'an der Horst &

Dames 746

\'anhorne. Griffen . . . 766
\'aughan. McKellar

& Winterson 747

Vos, P 756

Vesey. W. J.. Sec'y..760
\'incent,lr,,R.& Son. 744

Walker Pert. Co 746

Washburn, A. & Son. 759
Weathered's Son... 765
Weber & Sons... 757-760
Whilldin Pottery Co.764

Wilmore, W. W 749

Winter, S, B, 754

Wittbold, Geo 759

Wooden Goods Co. .766

Wors, C. W 7.52

Voung, John Welsh .754

CARNATION WHITE CLOUD.

I visited Mr. Dorner's establishment
at Lafayette a few weeks ago and
must say that the photograph in the
last issue of The Review does not do
justice to the bench of White Cloud.
The bench, as I saw it. was the finest
bench of white carnations I have ever
seen. White Cloud is, to my taste, the
most perfect, best shaped and finest
white carnation I have seen yet.

AUG. DRESEL.

Chicago.

Facts more eloquent
than words.
C. S. A. awards highest
of the year.
N'ew York 9r> points.
Bnstnn Vti p,-.ints.
CliiraLiit ^i:t points.
rtiiI;uU-IphiaS9 points.
Kirst prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
and certificated
wherever shown.
Tlie ideal commercial
and exhiliition bloom.
Price, 50 cents each,
$;t.(H) per do7en.
SJt.iKi per hundred.
SirtO.dO per thousand.
Ready for delivery
March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINGTON, riorham Tarms, Madison, N. J.

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No. I '.

MICROLEPIA HIRTA CRIST AT A.

Several of the microlepias may safe-
ly be listed among the useful ferns,
the members of this sub-genus in gen-
eral being not only graceful and pret-
ty, but also quite easy to manage.

whole frond is soft to the touch, being
more or less downy throughout. Butfor
all the softness of the foliage of this
fern, it will bear quite a good deal of
exposure, providing the plant is
abund:intly supplied with water, but
if allowed to get thoroughly dry once

grown in a 24-inch pan. M. hirta cris-
tata flourishes in a temperature of 65
degrees and also enjoys a rather strong
soil, sandy loam with a liberal quan-
tity of dry cow manure giving a good
result.

As this plant is not a very deep root-
ing species, pans are preferable to pots
for large specimens, and these should
be well supplied with drainage. The
usual method of increasing the stock of
this fern is by division of the crowns,
the latter being so multiplied that a
large number of young plants maybe
secured by careful division, and these
divisions being potted up into small
pots and kept rather close for a time,
will soon start away.

Spores are produced but sparingly
until a plant attains considerable size,
and consequently are not depended on
to the same extent as division.

W. H. TAPLIN.

Microlepia Hirta Cristata.

The special subject of our note, M.
hirta cristata. is a free growing fern
of very graceful habit; its long, droop-
ing fronds being finely divided and the
tips much crested. The stems are quite
downy, and inclined to straw color,
though varying somewhat according to
the condition of the plant, and the

or twice its usefulness is gone for a
time at least. As an exhibition plant
this fern is excellent, its pale green
fronds being very effective, and in a
good specimen the pot or pan in which
it is grown will be almost entirely
veiled by the abundant foliage, a plant
5 to 6 feet in diameter having been

OUR LONDON LETTER,

[From our London Correspondent.]

Spring is dawning again in the Brit-
ish Isles as these notes are being writ-
ten. Crocuses give glints of brilliant
color to the London parks and the
grassy slopes of the Royal Gardens,
Kew, where during the past few years
hardy plants have been grouped and
massed in effective ways. The past
winter has been phenomenally mild,
almost summer-like in its warmth and
sunshine, but a cold snap in late Feb-
ruary fortunately checked the opening
buds.

A Splendid New Anthurium.

This is a delightful acquisition to
the many fine anthuriums in our gar-
dens. It was shown by Sir Trevor Law-
rence. Bart., at the February meeting
of the Royal Horticultural Society, and
has large, bold, shining spathes of a
salmon-red color, a pleasing and un-
common shade. It is not one of those

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hybrid kinds praised too often for their
singularity rather than decorative val-
ue. This kind will, no doubt, become
the anthurium of the future. A first-
class certificate was awarded to it by
the floral committee.

Azalea Grandiflora Alba.

This is another remarkably useful
azalea. Its flowers are snow-white and
nearly eleven inches in diameter. The
plant shown was not very strong, but
one can scarcely judge of its vigor
from a single example of a new kind.
It is, however, evidently very tree-flow-
ering.

The Great Quinquennial Show at Ghent.

British nurserymen are looking for-
ward to this exhibit, which takes
place once in every five years in
the famous Ghent city of Belgium.
This year it promises to excel
previous shows, but that is a bold
statement. It must be difficult to
eclipse the glories of 1893, when the
groups of rhododendrons, and in par-
ticular azaleas, created splendid mas-
ses of color. But this exhibition does
not equal in interest and variety the
Temple shows of the Royal Horticul-
tural Society.

New Orchids.

1 should require many columns to
■describe the new orchids that are
shown during the course of the
year in the various exhibitions.
Hybrids increase and multiply, but. I
must mention that a glorious variety of
Odontoglossom Wilckeanum called Pit-
tae, was exhibited recently. The
blotching of brown on the rich yellow
ground was very rich. Baron Schroe-
der, of The Dell, Egham, showed a gem
amongst Odontoglossoms, a variety of
O. Crispum named after Baroness
Schroeder. The flowers were of in-
tense coloring, almost suffused with
deep blood crimson, with white tips to
the sepals and petals. The baron has
probably the most valuable collection
of orchids, varieties of Odontoglossom
crispum in p.Trticular, in the world.
Perhaps I may some day write you
about these treasures.

SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

A Cluster of Hyacinths.

When the florist must provide a
number of lots of flowers to be used
for the same occasion, it is well to
avoid repetition, and to make the con-
tributions show as much tasteful and
pleasing variety as possible. For this
purpose the various shades of hyacinth
flowers may be used to advantage, dur-
ing their season, and are much liked
by certain flower-buyers.

Their stems are brittle, and the
spikes of flowers heavy; consequently
they need care in arr.ingement, and a
good stiff backing to properly support
the flowers. Some of their own foliage
should be allowed to show, and the
thick, soft stems should not be too
evident in the flnished piece.

The illustration is made from a pho-
tograph of a very large cluster of pur-
ple and porcelain-colored hyacinths, on

a backing of dicksonia fronds, finished
with adiantum, and a bow of purple
ribbon, and with card attached.

W. T. BELL.

CHR YSANT HEMUMS.

[From advance sheets of tlie Florists* Manual, by
William Scott.]

For a hundred years the chrysan-
themums have had periods of great
popularity and then of neglect. Per-
haps it would be safe to say that with
the American public the tide of pres-
ent popularity is not just at the flood
and the craze of 10 years ago has
slightly subsided, yet not to any great
extent. There, is no longer a doz.n
firms each sending out a new set an-
nually at Klondyke prices, for which
we must be devoutly thankful. An
aspirant for public favor now must be
about perfect and a slight advance on
preceding kinds. A few new ones
each year is an abundance and evtn
those are offsred at a price that allows
us to give them a trial. We do not be-
lieve that chrysanthemums will ever
drop from public favor, as say for in-
stance the camellia, for it has many
noble attributes to make it annually
welcome. The perfection to which they
are now grown is something former
generations knew nothing of and the
flower-buying public of 30 years ago
was so iusigniflcant compared with to-
day that it could be truthfully said to
be non-existent.

The commercial florist is interested
mostly in the cut blooms and to a
much smaller extent in a medium sized
plant in a pot. Cultural directions for
both will be found below. The stand-
ards and large specimens are left to
the private gardener who has time,
money and space.

A Cormnercial Flower.

Take note during flowering season
of varieties wanted for your next sea-
son's crop and remember that if fcW
varieties are grown it simplifies labor
and expense, and there are so many to
choose from that color, form and sea-
son can be all covered by varieties that
you have found easy to grow. Select
plants for future stock that have pro-
duced the best flowers, marking th m
before the fiowers are cut. Lift suffi-
cient plants and place them in flats,
keeping them after first watering rath-
er on the dry side in a cool house un-
til time to start them growing to pro-
duce cuttings. Do not use any weak
shoots for cuttings. Throw them away,
it will afford room for the stronger to
develop. Chrysanthemums root read-
ily in sand or finely sifted coal ashes in
an ordinary propagating bed until end

of May or early June. After that date
you will be more successful with a bed
in a cold frame, shaded with cloth, lath
or shaded g'ass tilted back and front
to insure a free circulation of air; and
the bed must be kept copiously water-
ed; this is very important. You often
see chrysanthemum cuttings drying
and wilting in June and July. They
have been allowed to get dry or the
sun has been shining on them, so wa-
ter copiously twice a day in fine weath-
er.

The best time to propagate varies
with the different varieties and the size
of fiowers wanted. For large long
stemmed flowers of early varieties,
such as Ivory, Bergman, Bonnaffon
(Bonnafton can be grown early) and
other dwarf sorts, February is not too
early to put in the first batch. From
that time on propagating can be con-
tinued until August. For late flowers,
many of the free growing varieties do
well and produce fine fiowers on side
benches from late cuttings. Tho;e
propagated as late as August can be
planted on the benches direct frni
propagating bed without any potting,
and will grow from the start if kept
sprinkled and shaded for a few days
during the hottest hours of the day.
Earlier rooted cuttings that have to
be potted will want a 2 or 2i/2-inch pot.
Let them be well rooted before pot-
ting. Use a moderately heavy soil and
not too rich. When well hold of the
soil in the pots a side bench of a car-
nation or violet house will suit the
young plants of most varieties finely,
always giving them as much air as
possible and room to grow without
drawing up. The earliest struck batch-
es will require a 3 or 3i/^-inch pot be-
fore planting out time. Some of our
finest varieties which have a tendency
to produce a flower larger than the
stem can hold erect will be great y
beneflted by having 3 or 4 weeks out
of doors before planting on the bench.
Such varieties which are weak necked
should be grown slow and hard wood-
ed and should never from the time they
are rooted be allowed to attain a soft,
rank growth.

The early varieties should be plant-
ed on benches in four inches of soil;
raised benches with good drainage will
enable you to control the grow.h and
ripening of the wood. The late varie-
ties are all right in solid beds, provid-
ing the texture of the soil and drain-
age is right.

A heavy, free loam that the water

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771

A Cluster of Hyacinths.
SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

will pass through freely, with the ad-
dition of one-fifth of rotted cow ma-
nure and a liberal sprinkling of pure
hone tlour will be an excellent com-
post. A "liberal sprinkling" is rather
indetinite. so I will say one pint to a
bushel of soil can be used safely. If it
were mixed wi,h the soil a month oi-
two months before planting, so much
the better. The chrysanthemum is
called a free and even rank grower,
but over rich soil produces very large
soft flowers. The flowers produced
on a soft forced growth are in poor
condition to withstand the hand Ing
Lhey have to undergo before th y
reach the retail counter and to produce
durable, firm flowers a well matured
growth of the wood is as necessary as
is a good dry house and abundance of
fresh air.

This unnaturally stimulated growth
may not be the whole cause of the
rust, which is fatal to some of our best
varieties, but it is certain that it ren-
ders the plant in an excellent condi-
tion to be attacked by the disease. The
rust usually appears In September and
later when there is promise of gr^at
flower buds. It is then that we are
subject to great changes of temp ra-
ture; if the growth is soft, produc d
either by too rich a soil or too much

water at the roots or even too much
moisture in the house, produced by
water not draining off freely under the
paths and benches. That grand varie-
ty Golden Wedding has been grown
in the neighborhood of Buffalo since
its introduction. We hear of its fa 1-
ure in many paces, but where there
is no stagnant water in the house, and
the roots have received it sparing y,
and planted in a soil that water passes
freely through, I have not seen a VcS-
tige of disease on it. This grand gold-
en yellow will hold its own with any
new varieties, particu arly when the
grower wi.l learn to withhold water.
It cannot be done right in a soil that
the water does not pass freely through.
To sum up this particular point, en-
courage a free growth till buds are
selected, then gradually withhold wa-
ter which matures the wood and as-
sists bud formation. To the inexpe-
rienced let me say that no serious
check in growth must be given but
merely less water than formerly,
which will firm the growth.

For early varieties, where crown
buds are used, care must be taken not
to resume free watering until the buds
are well formed, otherwise we will not
get perfect flowers, but many unsala-
ble ones. After the buds are well form-

ed the judicious use of animal manure,
either in the shape of a mulch or li-
quid, is safe and beneficial. I prefer
to apply in a liquid form, as we can
keep better track of the condition of
the soil.

While a free circulation is at all
times necessary as well as keeping the
house dry, from the time the buds
show color till the flowers are cut, a
gentle fire heat should also be put on
as soon as we get cool, damp weather
and the ventilators kept open day and
night as long as possible. A sprink-
ling of air slaked lime at intervals
through the growing season under the
benches and walks will keep the at-
mosphere sweet and help the plants.

The chrysanthemum is affl.cted with
most of the plant enemies we have to
contend with. The black, yellow and
green aphis can be kept down with a
moderate but regular smoking, but
make sure to clear them of all aphis
before the buds are far advance d.
Thrip and red spider sometimes make
their attacks during hot spells, but can
be kept down by a proper use of the
hose.

When the young plants are set in the
soil of the bench give them a thorough
watering to settle the soil around the
roots. Plant all varieties firmly. For
tall growing sorts inclined to weak
stems, a uniform pounding of the soil
after the plants have made new roots
will make the root action slower and
stronger and the stem will be corre-
spondingly stronger and shorter joint-
ed.

Be always very careful when water-
ing, particularly with the early varie-
ties, and a good look over the bench
before you begin will let you be aware
of spots in the bed that may go another
day or two. X have often noticed that
where all parts of the bench were wa-
tered alike, the outside rows came into
flower considerably earlier than the
interior plants. The outside rows get-
ting more light and air dry out quick-
er, thus hastening bud formation. By
care in keeping the bench at an even
degree of moisture you can bring in a
crop evenly, which is a cons deration
both as to price you get for your flow-
ers and your ability to clean up the
bench for succeeding crops. Syringe
during the growing season once or
twice a day, as the weather may re-
quire, but always carry enough to al-
low foliage to dry before night.

In using liquid manure do not apply
when the soil is very dry. If applied
after a moderate watering there is less
danger of over feeding, which should
be discontinued entirely after the flow-
ers show color. In concluding these
rather lengthy remarks on watering
I will say when you do water be sure
that it is enough to wet the soil clear
through to the boards of the bench or
bottom of the pot as the case may be.
When you have acquired the science
of watering and practice it carefully,
wisely and faithfully you will have
gained about 17 points out of 20 to-
wards being a good gardener.

August the 10th is as early as it is
generally advisable to take the buds of

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the earliest varieties and those will be
"crowns." In taking or selecting buds
the side growths must be taken out as
soon as large enough to rub off with
the thumb and the plants kept quiet
until the buds are well formed. The
crown being an unnatural bud re-
quires considerable care to insure its
producing a perfect bloom. Terminal
buds are the safest and in most varie-
ties produce the best flowers, while
crowns are earliest and should be used
for that purpose if properly under-
stood.

All flowers should be cut and placed
in water at least 18 hours before being
put on the counter or shipped to the
retailer. Varieties that easily drop
their petals, as some of the most beau-
tiful do. and yet desirable, shou.d be
in water .3li hours. This will harden
the flowers and hold the petals. If the
flowers are to be shipped it is time
well spent, to pack with the greatest
care so they arrive at their destination
as perfect as when they were cut.

I know of no better way to tie or
support the stems of chry.santhemums
than by running wire across the bench
near every row and a corresponding
wire above the plants keep the upper
wire well up. From the wire on the
bench to the one above run a string for
every plant. The cheapest string you
can buy is good enough. This is easily
disposed of when the crop is cut. You
may throw away the bottom wire but
the upper one is not likely to be iu
your way and wi 1 do duty for several
years. Anyone adopdng this plan will
never again resort to stakes of any
kind, unless it be for late struck
batches on side benches.

Chrysanthemums can be planted
much closer than they often are, but
that will depend on how many flow-
ers you intend to grow to each plant,
and that again is controlled by what
your tiade demands. Three at the
most is all you should expect from any
plant, and I bel eve it most satisfac-
tory all 'round to grow but one stem
and one flower on any plant, and then
plant thickly. The rows 8 inches apart
and the plants 6 inches will do for all
the moderate-s zed flowers; for very
large specimen flowers, lO.xS would be
better.

Pot Chrysanthemums.

For several years the demand for
these has not b,en at all satisfactory.
I believe there is only one way to
profitably grow a moderate-sized,
healthy pot plant, that will keep its
foliage and really be respectable in
November. Choose healthy, young
plants, that have been propagated in
April. If they have been stopped onca
and are in 3-inch pots, so much the
better. By the midd e of June you will
have some vacant benches to spare
by bedding plants which are gone, or
you may throw away a bench of car-
nations. Five or six inches of soil on
the bench will do, and even if it has
grown carnations the previous winter.
is good enough, with the addition of
bone flour and a little rotted manure.

Plant 15 to 18 inches apart. They will
make a fine growth during summer
and should have all their growths
stopped at least twice before lifting.
You have them under perfect control
by this method, and can keep them
watered and syringed, as well as keep-
ing the aphis subJued. The first of
September, neither three day's before
nor after, is the time to lift them,
which should be done with a d gging
fork, and by getting the fork down flat
on bottom of bench you need not lose
a fiber. These plants grow a great deal
after lifting, so don't crowd them into
too small a pot. We find a 6, 7 and 8-
inch suits the difl:erent varieties. A
few days of shading and a frequent
syringing and they will have taken
hold of the new soil, when you must
give them a light, airy house. Thes%
plants on an average have 12 to 20
buds, each bud disbudded to one flower.
Most of them can be tied by one stake
in the center and thread or raffia lead-
ing to each branch; larger plants, such
as Lincoln always makes, will require
several stakes; but let them be always
small and inconspicuous. Only a fevf
varieties are adapted to this purpose.
The short jointed, dwarf varieties are
the ones, and of all varieties that I
have tried. Ivory and Lincoln are the
ideals. Maud Dean is pretty fair, and
so is Bonnaffoa W. S.

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Early Vaiieties.

Cuttings should now be rooted of all
the early kinds, because if they are
rooted in good season it helps on their
natural tendency to come in earlier.
Of course a grower always grows such
kinds as best suit his market, and to
the retail florist a few good early
flowers are very useful. Personally we
don't care to have many of the earlier
kinds, though sometimes they sell bet-
ter than the mid-season varieties, for
at that time the usual glut has forced
prices down to bedrock.

Quite a list of early kinds can now
be had to select from. Lady Fitzwy-
gram, Mme. Bergmann, Glory of the
Pacific, Merry Monarch, Yellow Mon-
arch, Marion Henderson, J. E. Lager,
and so on. We are content to wait for
Mrs. Robinson in the whites. It gen-
erally is in good shape for cutting by
October 15, and when it does come all
other whites fall far behind. Glory of
the Pacific is a very good pink. It is
vigorous, has a good stem and excel-
lent foliage. Henry Hurrell is a com-
paratively new early yellow variety of
promise, and will be grown quite ex-
tensively this year. Among other
good points it is an excellent keeper.
J. E. Lager is also good in the yellows.
The two namesakes of Lager and Hur-
rell make as good a team as the orig-
inals, who, I suppose, since they went
into the orchid business would refuse
to acknowledge the poor but honest
"mum."

New Varieties.

Plants of some of the new kinds are
to hand, some good, others spindly
and weak enough to cause one to ask
with suffering Cuba: "How long will
these things be?" Still novelties we
must have, or get left in the march of
progress, and I suppose with some of
these we are liable to get left anyway,
so what's the use of grieving. I have
read that a man puts the stamp of his
own individuality on the plants he
grows, and if this be so there must be
some consumptive looking, spindle-
shanked "mum" growers around
somewhere. When plants are received
the best thing to do with them is to
take off the tops for cuttings as soon
as practicable, and send the old plants
"where the woodbine twineth." By so
•doing you remove the possibility of in-
troducing any disease to your own
plants, a remote possibility, perhaps,
but it is best to make sure, and the
cutting, if you root it yourself, will
ninety-nine times out of a hundred do
better with your system than the old
plant would have done.

Cleanliness is a very important
thing to keep in mind around a cut-
ting bench. Every morning the bed
should be carefully looked over and
any dead or decaying foliage should
be at once removed. This may not
look very important, but if it be neg-
lected with some varieties, like Golden
Wedding, that are prone to disease,
first thing you know it spreads
through the whole batch and for all
the good they will do you, they may
as well be cleared out right away.

C. TOTTY.

WINTER IN MEXICO.

I send herewith a snap shot of a win-
ter scene down in the city of Guada-
lajara, Mexico, which will show some-
thing of the way the park superinten-
dent does his work there.

The railroad journey from here at
the frontier down the line of the Mex-
ican Central to Irapuato is devoid of
any special interest to the traveler,
unless it be the miles upon miles of
mountains with their untold wealth
of gold and silver, the great plains
covered with long horned cattle and
the quaint Mexican towns perched
along the mountain sides and in val-
leys, the white "adoOe" (big sun-
dried bricks) houses glistening in the
bright sunlight most beautifully. Mex-
ico is known as the land of the sun;
but the trouble is that the sun is so
decidedly too much of a good thing ta-
ken with the plateau elevation of from
4,000 to 8,000 feet, that it knocks the
fiorist's dreams into a cocked hat.

Irapuato is what is known as the
"strawberry station." from the fact
that one can have there strawberries
practically every day in the year. Right
here let me say that the Mexican
strawberry is the nearest to an ever-
bearing plant that 1 have ever seen.
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at different seasons of the year and
have never yp* '--'^-i to have some
strawberries for breakfast. Some of
the horticultural wrliers in the States,
however, are inclined to ridicule the
idea of an everbearing strawberry
plant. But they will see stranger
things than this in Mexico.

Leaving Irapuato it does not take
very long to get into the midst of the
orange and banana groves that line the
way to Guadalajara. I do not attempt
to name the trees shown in the photo,
although everybody will readily recog-
nize the banana, which is the ordinary
banana of commerce. The tall tree
near the bnnana is a beautiful tree
and looked decidedly graceful when
swayed by the wind. The little um-
brella shaped tree seemed like a kind
of gnarled mountain oak in form, al-
though its odd appearance made it all
the more a curio.5ity to me. The three
youthful representatives of Mexico did
not seem to care whether school kept
or not; and by the way they were
dressed it will be readily seen that
"the night fireman" is there an un-
necessary article, as well as the day
fireman for that matter. However,
this is just as well, because a bouquet
which would cost in the states from
?1 to $2 American money would cost
in Mexico 37^,2 cents Mexican money,
or about 18 cents of our money.

Talk about camellias! Just go to
Mexico City if you want to see them
in all their glory. The florists get a
decent price for them also. The 8.000
feet above the sea level seems lo be
just the ideal place for the camellia,
and they are to the Mexican young
maiden what long stemmed Beauties
are to the young girl of the states;
but I believe the young man of the
States gets off easier financially, be-
cause in Mexico in addition to the
opera, birthday, etc., there is the pa-

tron saint's birthday for whom she
may be named which must be remem-
bered, as well as the many, many
feast days in the course of the year.
I. A. BARNES.
El Paso, Tex., March 10, 1898.

ROSE LEAVES TURNING YELLOW.

Can you explain the cause of the en-
closed rose leaves turning yellow and
dropping from the plant? The leaves
dropped from plants of K. A. Victoria
that were in good growth and bearing
well. Have had the same trouble with
Perle and Bridesmaid, but not nearly
so much with the latter as the former.
Is it due to too much water, not
enough, or is it simply a case of old
leaves near the bottom dropping off
from age? M. B.

The rose leaves have been examined,
but in themselves they give no clue to
the precise nature of the trouble. If
they were growing upon the lower por-
tion of the plant they may have be-
come yellow with age, having served
their day. Should these leaves have
occupied a higher position and been of
recent growth they would indicate that
the plant is suffering from one or more
of many things. There might be an
insufiicient root action due to the rose
root gall. This is easily determined
by removing the plant from the soil
and noting the presence or absence of
minute galls that when in considerable
numbers will cause the whole plant to
take on a yellow, sickly color. It is
possible that the roots are not suffi-
ciently active and not Infested with
galls, as is true of all plants. It is not
to be presumed that there is lack of
food and that the discoloration is due

to partial starvation. A similar state
of things could be brought about by
overwatering or by having the soil too
dry. It is possible that the leaves
have been scalded or injured by the
sun or too hot a temperature in the
house. It is not probable that the in-
jury is due to any poisonous fungia-
tion.

One would need to know more of the
antecedents in the case before suggest-
ing any remedial measures.

BYRON D. HALSTED.

RECIPROCITY IN PLANTS.

There are tw'o systems in every well
established plant, namely, that of the
roots and that of the leaves. Th?. chief
function of the former is to absorb the
liquid of the soil, the soil water, and
that of the leaves to condense the liq-
uids absorbed by the roots and make
them over, under the influence of the
sun, into the substances that may be
used thereafter for the growth of the
plant.

It goes without lengthy explana-
tion that there must be a direct rela-
tionship between the amount of root
surface and that of the leaves, the
one for taking up water, the other for
exhaling it. Should there be any rea-
son for an increased loss of water at
the leaves due to a dry atmosphere
and a hot sun, it is easy to see that
there would be greater demands made
upon the roots. If these demands are
not honored it only remains for the
leaf surface to be diminished or the
evaporation be checked in some other
way. A smaller exposed surface in
the foliage is brought about by a fold-
ing of the leaves or leaflets or a coil-
ing or rolling as in long narrow blades
like those of grasses. A substantial
check upon the escape of water is
brought about by the closing of the
millions of stomates or breathing
pores found in the skin of the leaves.
As the water in the leaves diminishes
below a certain amount the leaves are
wilted, and these "mouths," before
wide open, become closed. This, with
the increased root action, enables the
plant to get through the hot day, and
as soon as the night comes the roots
are able to fill up the leaves again, and
by morning all are plump and ready
for work.

But it is with a newly set plant that
we are most interested when vegeta-
ble reciprocity is considered. We
sometimes forget how delicate is the
relation established between the roots
and the soil, and when a plant is
transplanted the roots may be broken
and thousands of the fine root hairs
destroyed. The whole absorbing ap-
paratus in short has been upset, and
only time under the most favorable
circumstances can bring order out of
chaos that has resulted from the
transfer. New root hairs need to be
made in order that the required inti-
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roots and soil in the new situation.
Tliis needs to be done at tiie expense
of food already in tiie plant, and be-
fore the soil water can be absorbed
and sent up to the drooping foliage.

During this period the leaves are of
very little use to the plant and often a
positive damage, because the exposed
surface is too large and the whole
plant may dry out so much as to be
beyond recovering when the roots
have made their active union with the
soil. The foliage therefore of a plant
to be transplanted, as a rule, should
be reduced, provided the surrounding
conditions are not under control, for it
is possible to reduce the loss of water
from the leaves in small potted plants
by having them in a cool, moist place

where they will not dry out. But with
out-of-door plants this is not usually
possible and then the leafage needs to
be reduced. In short, if one system is
suffering, the other needs to suffer
with it, and if thfe roots have been
pruned the branches bearing leaves
need to be pruned to establish the
proper relations between the two.

In this connection it should be
borne in mind that frequent watering
of the soil of a newly set plant may
be injurious. It does not need floods
of water so much as time to make new
roots and root hairs under the most
favorable conditions, which are not in
a water soaked soil.

BYRON D. HALSTED.

Rutgers College, April 2, 1898.

EARLY AND LATE PLANTING
OUT.

The time for propagating soon ends.
It becomes rather a difficult task to
root cuttings successfully in a higher
temperature, as we have to expect
now, and in fact have already experi-
enced. Two or three days of dry,
warm weather, which will make it im-
possible to control the temperature in
the house, will give them a setback
that will very much lengthen the
usual time to root, and diminish the
percentage of the crop of well rooted
cuttings. This will not very material-
ly change the quality of them, as they
come from the sand, but the advan-
tage of an early planting for a success-
ful summer growth cannot be overes-
timated, and these delayed cuttings
can certainly not be equal to the
earlier propagated ones, now growing
on in flats or pots, or planted out on
shallow benches, ready for an early
transfer to the field. Of course much
depends on circumstances, an early or
late spring, moist or dry weather. In
my experience I have had as good
success with these late propagated
plants as with the early ones, but
these are exceptions.

In an early planting we are often
confronted with many aggravating
circumstances injurious to the freshly
transplanted plants that often vary
with each season. Our planting time,
as a rule, is the month of May, but it
is preferable if we can accomplish it
earlier; if we can get them out in
April so much the better. But even in
May we may still encounter severe
frosts, and as early as in April we may

have to endure some hot. dry days,
which is certainly not to the welfare
of the newly transplanted plants, and
results often in serious consequences.
So in an early planting-out, all de-
pends on the condition the young
plants are in; if they were kept in a
well ventilated, sunny house and in
rather a low temperature, just warm
enough to keep them in a growing
condition, they will be well hardened
and neither a late frost nor early
warm, dry days will affect them very
seriously. This is the advantage of
early propagated plants and well kept,
hardened plants, thus being in time
to take advantage of chances as they
may present themselves.

But there often occur circumstances
that deprive us of this advantage; we
have to do with later propagated
plants; our stock is not large enough
to furnish us the desired quantity of
suitable cuttings at one time: we have
to depend on a later growth. Delay
may occur from a hundred and one
different sources, and we may be com-
pelled to use plants of a late propaga-
tion. To alleviate conditions of this
kind the best way is to treat such
plants the same as you necessarily
treat your early plants. Pot them up
in 2-inch pots and transplant from
these pots. This may seem a delay and
additional work, but this work is well
repaid in their advanced growth, in
their more fitting condition for the
transfer. Use a light, rich soil that
contains well decomposed, ready food,
and keep them in the pots, if only for
12 or 14 days. This will enable them
to take up some nourishment and
cause the roots to start and fill the
little pot. You have them under your
control, can shelter them from inclem-
ent weather which they would have to

endure unprotected. To say the least,
to transplant from the sand to the
open field is a very hazardous under-
taking.

I very much prefer to transplant
from pots; the little balls are a net-
work of roots and remain intact, the
transfer being hardly noticed by the
young plants, if care has been taken
not to grow them too soft. If the roots
appear matted they should be loosened
and partly torn away, but without
breaking the ball. All the stock in-
tended for our own use is potted up as
it comes from the sand, and if of early
propagation, shifted into larger pots it
necessary. It often occurs with us that
in many varieties, when orders have
to be filled and stock runs short, that
our lot is the last batch of cuttings,
and to my experience with careful
treatment I have found no other detri-
ment than a later blooming in the fall.
When these little plants have no
chance to make much growth in the
spring, they have to make it up in the
fall, and hence the delay in maturity
and freedom in blooming; they will
most always establish themselves to
endure the summer heat if treated
properly.

With this I would not like to be un-
derstood as encouraging late planting,
for it will never prove so profitable as
an early planting, but as I have said
before, circumstances may compel one
to do it. Anybody can grow plants and
flowers if conditions are at all times
as they should be, and it is just as im-
portant to know what to do under ad-
verse circumstances, for this makes
the skillful grower.

The assertion that late propagating
and planting out will help to degener-
ate the stock, I do not believe, and it
should not be confounded with the re-
sults of early and late planting, as far
as profit is concerned. Early plants
have the advantage of a spring
growth, mature earlier in the fall, are
of larger size when housed, and are
consequently earlier in blooming,
while late plants have to make their
principal growth in the fall, come later
into bloom, and consequently canuot
bring so many blooms through the
season and are therefore less profita-
ble. Now according to my experience
there is one other important point:
The late plants furnish me the best
and healthiest cuttings at the right
time. FRED DORNER.

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Efforts are being made to increase
the amount of subscriptions to the
permanent fund, the interest of which
is to be used to pay the running ex-
penses of the Society. About ?400 was
subscribed at the Chicago meeting in
sums of $25 each. Secretary Herr in-
vites others interested to add their
names to the list of subscribers.

The committee appointed to investi-
gate the legislation on plants, etc..

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pending in Congress, urges every mem-
ber to send a letter to liis Congress-
man asljing that a section be included
as follows: "That the provisions of
this act shall not apply to florists'
greenhouse trees, shrubs, plants, bulbs,
etc., commonly known as florists'
stock," and stating in the letter: "I
desire the addition of this section on
account of the very perishable nature
of florists' stock, which would not al-
low of its being held in transit or
opened for inspection, and on account
of its entire freedom from San Jose
scale."

Such action need not be confined
to members of the society, and every
member of the trade would find it to
his interest to do all in his power to
avoid the application of the proposed
legislation to greenhouse plants, as
it would otherwise cause the trade
much useless annoyance and expense
as well as occasional loss through
damage by delay.

CARNATION GENESEE.

We present herewith an engraving
from a photograph of a bunch of flow-
ers of the new white carnation Gen-
esee. By many good growers this'
variety is considered a coming white
of the most profltable type, the plants
producing with remarkable freedom
and regularity. It was originated by
Messrs. Harmon & Burr, Darien, N. Y.,
and is being introduced by Mr. D. B.
Long, Buffalo, N. Y.

BOTANY— IT'S AID IN GARDENING.

[Read bv Mr. Jas. J. Scott, at the meeting of the
New Vork Gardeners' Society, March 12, 189S.]

There are many sciences which
merge themselves into gardening,
namely, chemistry, biology, etc., but
botany is horticulture's allied science,
and there is scarcely a phase in the
gardener's work in which it does not
assist him. Scientists have for con-

venience divided the science into many
divisions, such as morphology, ana-
tomy, histology, etc.. but it will be suf-
ficient for our present purpose to treat
(and that only in a very general way)
the matter under two heads, viz.:
structural and physiological.

In taking up the study of a given
subject, one naturally, first of all, ac-
quaints himself or herself with the ex-
ternal form and appearance of the sub-
ject in hand, and before we can fully
acquaint ourselves with the different
forms and parts, we find arrayed
against us a host of big names that
at once dampen our ardor, but if we
set about and learn first how to spell
these names, then trace their etymolo-
gy, the barrier soon vanishes, and the
actual working of the thing becomes
interesting. This is how it is in bo-
tany. It is necessary to know the
forms and parts; the rest is easy.

The gardener who has no knowl-
edge of the external structure of
leaves, stems, roots and branches, who
does not know the names that botan-
ists have for convenience applied to
the different forms, who cannot dis-
tinguish botanically between a "thorn
and a spine," or between a reniform
and a hastate leaf, or between the
many forms of leaves, fronds, bracts,
etc., must find it a laborious work to
hunt up any variety of plant in such
a work as Nicholson's Dictionary, or
any botanical manual, not to speak of
the ordinary nurseryman's catalogue.
Even though it were for no other pur-
pose than to be able to trace plants In
any such work as these, the knowledge
is of vast importance, and he who once
acquires the knowledge will never re-
gret it.

Physiology.

Let us now look at the inner work-
ing of the plants, and the phenomenon
attendant upon life.

The economy of nature is so com-
plete that its very completeness adds
to our negligence and lack of appre-
ciation.

We have the vegetable kingdom on
the one hand, acting as passive storers.
On the other, the animal kingdom ful-
filling the role of active spenders. The
vegetable kingdom is changing the ki-
netic energy of sunlight, atmosphere
and mineral matter into potential
energy. The animal kingdom is again
changing this potential energy, this
storehouse of materials, into kinetic
energy, and thus the course goes on.
Animals are fast changing the oxygen
of the atmosphere into gas, vegetables
are using it in building up new tissue
and liberating to us the oxygen. Plants
and animals are both alive, both alike,
but not equal. The senses of animals
are centralized, plants are not. Plants
and animals have however one syno-
nymous quality — namely, their untir-
ing effort to produce progeny after
their own kind.

In the vegetable kingdom the pro-
cesses of reproduction and growth
very much resemble a see-saw. We

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often observe, especially among fruit
trees, that we have one year fruit, the
next year growth, when we have fruit
we have no growth, when we have
growth we have no fruit; growth re-
suscitates life, fruiting spends it.

Science teaches us that in both the
animal and vegetable worlds, repro-
duction requires of its host the high-
est elements they contain, using up
their most costly products — phos-
phates, nitrates and albuminoids. Here
nature teaches us a lesson which we
very seldom heed, we hear it often
said: "Last year was the apple year,
this year it would be unreasonable to
loolv for any." We heed the saying —
rather than nature. Others again be-
lieve that an over crop of fruit is sure
to kill any tree, so after the fruit is set
and partly developed, they forthwith
commence to thin it out. "A half loaf
is better than no bread." But if trees
are expected to live and flourish every
year, if we expect to gather quality of
fruit, nature says, "Thin out the flow-
ers," by doing so we save a large
amount of energy, and we also give to
the flowers that are left, a much better
chance to develop and fertilize. In cut
flowers such as chrysanthemums, car-
nations, roses, etc., we fully realize
the value of this, we assist nature, but
we seem to forget the teachings of na-
ture altogether in fruit trees.

Another instance in this line is the
securing of the hay crop. Just before
the hay is cut we often see on bright
days, clouds of pollen flying in all di-
rections. I sometimes wonder if it
could be possible to form an estimate
of how much is annually wasted in
this way. The soil has yielded its best
elements, the hay has lost its finest
flavor, and the roots are debilitated in
consequence.

Roots.

We might next consider briefly one
or two things connected with roots.
Roots of course have several func-
tions such as fixing, absorbing and
storing. They absorb all the food the
plants require for building up new tis-
sue— with the exception of gas. All
the food is absorbed in liquid form, and
is accomplished by the young growing
roots or root fibrils. The roots in their
disposition are very unlike stem and
branches; while the branches are sym-
metrical the roots are asymmetrical,
they are to be found in the largest
number wherever the greatest in-
fluence is. In this they have a sense
of discrimination; they twist them-
selves round any piece of charcoal, or
bone, or other attractive substances.
They are attracted by their influence,
and of course the lesson would be to
have the soils and manures well mixed,
that the roots may be as symmetrical
as possible, occupying to the full, the
soil in which they ramble. Besides
the presence of certain mineral con-
stituents in the soil, there are other
conditions required for the healthy
growth of roots, the principal condi-
tion being free access of oxygen. Not

only is oxygen required for the decay
of the different organic substances in
the soil and preparing them tor ab-
sorption with the water, but all heal-
thy roots require it to sustain the old
and develop new cells. The soil should
always be in a condition to admit air
freely, not only from the top, but pots
should always have air space below.
In the cultivation of fruit trees and
vegetables this is also useful, and the
knowledge has been instrumental in
doing away with the old fashioned ob-
noxious system of planting roots deep
in the soil. I can remember some of
our old gardeners planting trees 1%
feet deep. This knowledge has led
men to be more rational, and 6 inches
-is usually the depth we find trees
planted now. The old men were
frightened for their trees being blown
over, while we assist them with a
stake. This surface rooting is much
more observable in some trees than in
others.

In the vegetable garden we do not
cultivate continually to keep down
plants that are not wanted, but rather
that the surface may be kept open for
the access of oxygen. This cultiva-
tion also serves another purpose. In
dry weather we often find a hard crust
on the surface of the ground. This is
caused by the deposition of saltpetre
and other salts. In dry weather eva-
poration is excessive, the moisture in
the ground gets worked up, and sinks
lower and lower till it reaches the per-
manent water level. Capillary tubes
are formed and the water from the
permanent water level is brought up
with the salts in solution, the water is
evaporated, and the salts are left, thus
forming the crust. By hoeing (or cul-
tivating) this crust is broken up, the
capillary tubes are cut and the much
needed moisture is left in the soil to
nourish the roots.

These are well known principles yet
I served under a gardener who held
a good position, and he would not al-
low us to hoe amongst the vegetables
in dry weather, for fear we would
loosen the ground too much and let
in the drought.

Leaves.

One could say a great deal about the
form, structure and function of the
leaf — but time will not permit. Leaves
are literally the lungs of plants. They
must have a supply of sunlight and
they must be green; this green sub-
stance (chlorophyll) is formed only in
the presence of light (an exception be-
ing' in fern where a certain degree of
heat is suflicient) and gas is only lib-
erated under its influence. The gas
of the atmosphere enters the leaf by
means of small opening stomata, it is
there decomposed, its oxygen is re-
stored to the atmosphere, while t'le
carbon is chemically united with the
water and other mineral substances
(from the roots) to build up new and
organic compounds.

Plants also carry on a process of res-
piration, this goes on continually, ir-

respective of the presence or absence
of light, but during the day-time the
feeding by the decomposition of gas
and assimilation is so greatly in ex-
cess of the respiratory act, that it com-
pletely overshadows it; during the
night no assimilation is taking place,
so the taking in of oxygen and giv-
ing off of carbon is more easily per-
ceived.

It is owing to this process of respi-
ration that the atmosphere of our
greenhouses is always so heavy and
dense in the mornings, and it is be-
cause of this that medical men tell us
never to have many plants in our bed-
rooms.

Botanists do not readily go in for
freaks in nature and they tell us that
a leaf is not a leaf at all unless it be
a green one; economically this is true,
for it is only the green part of the leaf
that is of any use to the plant; this is

I why cuttings of variegated plants are
difficult to root, and why variegated

I plants are generally delicate.

Classification.

We might now consider very brief-
ly classification. The system of class-
ification as devised by Jussieu is every-
where recognized at the present day;
unlike Linnaeus he takes into consid-
eration the whole organization of the
plant With its properties and habits.
The principal thing needed in classi-
fication is a thorough knowledge of
structure and an acquaintance with the
general outlines of the different or-
ders. A gardener with a thorough
knowledge of classification is seldom
at a loss to find out the name of a' spe-
cies or variety, provided he has good
works for reference.

Besides the advantages which classi-
fication gives in finding the names of
species and varieties, it also helps us
largely in cultivation. Take for ex-
ample the relationship of any of our
orders, say the ericarae. Not only is
there a similarity in external appear-
ance but with very little exception the
habits of life are the same. They all
find themselves more or less at home
in a soil mostly composed of peat or
leaf mould and while they detest a
sour soil, yet they love to be kept
damper at the roots than the general
run of plants; their roots being hard
and fine, they naturally require this.
They also have a characteristic aver-
sion to lime. I served at one time
under a famed heath and azalea g ower
and he would use nothing but rain wa-
ter in watering his plants (the local-
ity was one in which lime abounded);
some were apt to call him eccentric,
but his results proved that there was
method in his eccentricities.

On the other hand if we take the or-
der leguminosae, we find them quite
the opposite, they more or less abound
where lime is to be found. The Irish
shamrock being an example of this —
the country is rich in limestone.

The solanums again are more or less
fond of carbonaceous matter. Cruci-
ferae use up lots of potash and so on.

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777

Free Cuba in Flowers.

Gentlemen I have already taken up
much of your time, probably to little
account, as I have already said, the
subject cannot be given justice in such
a paper as this. I have told you noth-
ing new, perh.-ips have not even put it
in a new light, but I trust enough has
been said to warm some hearts to this
delightful, profitable and healthy
study, and perhaps to give renewed
impulse to those who may have alieady
given the matter consideration.

NEW YORK.

FREE CUBA IN FLOWERS.

The accompanying engraving is
from a photograph of a display rcent-
ly made in the window of Mr. J. M.
Gasser, the florist. Cleveland, O. It at-
tracted crowds of admirers and ex-
cited much favorable comment. The
local Cubans marched up in a body
and voted it the finest display they
had ever seen.

At the left appears the portrait of
General Maceo in a frame of green
galax leaves, with crossed sabres at
top and crossed scabbards at bottom,
with two large American flags as a
background. At the right is a plaque,
26x30 inches, of green galax leaves
bearing the Cuban flag. The star, three
white stripes and flagstaff are of white
carnations, the field for the star is
made of red carnations, and the two
blue stripes are of blue Dutch hya-
cinths. The plaque rests on a stack of
guns with sword bayonets, the style
used by many of the insurgents. The
vases in the center contain Pingree
carnations and Bridesmaid roses. The
frame and back of the window had a
covering of gray moss.

The arrangement was conceived and
executed by Mr. O. A. C. Oehmler, for-
merly of Pittsburg and now with Mr.
Gasser.

On Change.

The early part of last week was un-
interesting from any point, except to
the Greeks, who take immediate ad-
vantage of a glut of stuff and low
prices. The latter part of the week,
however, the market improved some-
what, though prices remained about
the same.

The glut of Beauties is still on. the
highest price for the most select long-
stemmed flowers being 25 cents each,
while some have been sold as lo^x as
$15 per 100.

A noticeable shortening in the sup-
ply of good carnations on Saturday
sent the price up to $3 per 100 for
select Scotts, the best all 'round seller
in the market, w-hile fancy varieties
stiffened to $4.

Ordinary varieties of roses, like
Brides. Maids, Testouts, sold from $1
to $6 per 100. A great many Jacks
are coming in, which displace the Me-
teor at this season of the year, and
realize from $4 to $S, according to
stock.

Cattleyas are getting to be scarce
as the proverbial hen's teeth, and most
any price can be asked, though 50
cents is about the limit for fine flow-
ers. A few Cypripedium Lawrencianum
and miscellaneous orchids are to be
seen, but not enough to quote prices.

Violets continue plentiful an(^ the
cold snap still here will help them con-
siderably for Easter. Bulb stuff is still
suffering, the price for lilies being a
shade better, however. Adiantum is
here in force, w'ith smilax getting
scarcer and more valuable daily.

For average prices, see New York
market report.

Easter Forecast.

If the florists can induce the Presi-
dent to hold his war message over till
after Easter, business will very likely

exceed expectations; as it is, one
might as well guess about the millen-
nium.

Beauties will be here in unprece-
dented quantities, and there will be
no scarcity of any rose stock, from
present indications. Carnations are
the qnly thing likely to be at all
scarce, with violets and bulb stock in
plenty. The quantity of lilies will
depend largely on the weather and
price on the demand.

As I mentioned before, business is
entirely problematical, and there are
no indications to work on at present.
There have been no orders placed so
far; the usual inquiries are prevalent,
and a few outside buyers are here in
person.

Various Items.

The regular monthly meeting of the
New York Florists' Club will be held
next Monday. April 11. and Mr. G. W.
Watson, of Philadelphia, is slated to
give an interesting talk on "The Flor-
ist Versus the Flower Show." The
competition for the club's medals and
certificates will also be held, and some
interesting exhibits are already en-
tered.

Mr. J. W. Scallen opened his new
store last Saturday, though the formal
opening will not occur till Wednes-
day, in time for the Easter trade,
which promises to be fully up to pre-
vious years. He will also retain his
old store till May 1. I noted in his
store some of the old favorite rose. La
France, large flowers and excellent
color.

Among the Retailers.

I noted some very pretty Wisteria
sinensis in one window, decked with
narrow lavender ribbon to match; also
some handsome growing hybrid roses
Mrs. .John Laing and others, in boxes
garnished with crepe paper and rib-
bons, which looked very rich. Pots of
growing violets sell exceedingly well,
and a few Crimson Ramblers in pots
are to be seen. This rose is grown very
largely now for Easter and is becom-
ing very popular. Heaths and azaleas
in variety are to be seen everywhere
and make the stores very bright and
attractive.

I dropped into the Bridgeman Co.'s
store the other evening, and Mr.
Bridgeman, who is a past master in
the art of floral decorative art, showed
me some examples of his handicraft.
It was a souvenir night of the play,
"Monte Carlo," and the stars were to
be presented "with appropriate gifts.
One was a Dolly Varden hat, trimmed
with sweet peas, swainsona (white)
Bridesmaid roses and pink ribbon, on
which were worked gilt letters. This is
done by writing the motto in plaster
of paris and gilding same. The other
was an immense horseshoe, composed
of leucothoe sprays for a background
and lilies. Meteor roses. Maids, narcis-
sus and maidenhair fern, and across
the face was a broad ribbon upon
which were five playing cards, "three

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aces and two kings," representing a
full house. Next!

In the window, which is always
tastefully decorated, was a stunted and
dwarf cherry in full bloom, quite
unique.

Auctions.

The auctioneers' innings have come
again, and quantities of imported nur-
sery stock and miscellaneous home
grown nursery and florists' stock are
falling under the hammer and good
prices are realized.

Mr. W. J. Elliott, who wields the
gavel for William Elliott & Son, is a
"chip of the old block," and eloquently
sustains the reputation of this house.

Mr. John P. Cleary, of Cleary & Co..
who wears a straw hat and has a
"blanket" catalogue of large propor-
tion, prefers knocking down lots to
Spaniards and denies the rumor that
he will shoulder an improvised ham-
mer and start for the front.

PHILADELPHIA.

Business Brisk.

Business has been very brisk the
past week. Easter plant sales are
ahead of last year, and if the weather
this week is reasonably clear — not
seasonably, for it is April — there is
every indication that this will be a
great Easter. Enormous quantities of
flowering plants have been sold at
good prices. Despite war rumors there
is a general feeling of confidence
among the retailers.

Plant Novelties.

The best novelty offered is Crimson
Rambler rose, Robert Craig being the
leading grower. So confident was Mr.
Craig of this rose's future as an East-
er plant that he filled two houses with
it, and the result has fully justified
his faith. The plants, many of them
enormous specimens, covered with
bloom, have all sold at most encour-
aging prices, many of them going to
other cities. Hydrangea monstrosa is
also attracting attention, the plants
being dwarfer than Otaksa and seem-
ingly freer bloomers. Both genistas
and deutzias are more than usually
good this season, W. K. Harris hav-
ing both in fine shape. Spiraea is
hardly so fine, as a rule. It is thought
that it has been grown on poor soil
abroad. Azaleas are very fine, espe-
cially the plants carried over summer
here. Many of the azaleas are greatly
improved in appearance by having
the lower shoots tied down. Lilies are
not especially good, except the Japan
grown, which have perfect foliage,
though not very large blooms. The
general effect is however pleasing.
Some excellent rhododendrons are
seen. The best daisies are the yellow
of which Albert Woltemate has a su-
perb lot. Tulips are very fine, espe-
cially the doubles. Valley is good but
Von Sion is rather poor.

Cut flowers have sold pretty well
and it is believed that good stock will
be scarce by the end of this week.

Penn. Hort. Society.

The Spring show of the Pennsylva-
nia Horticultural Society opened on
Tuesday and lasted four days. It was
an exceedingly pretty show, the only
chance for the critic being Lord By-
ron's idea of woman — a good thing
and therefore ought to be not small
but large. Secretary Rust deserves
great credit for the exhibition. The
quality was above the usual high
standard and there would undoubted-
ly have been more but that the flor-
ists are too busy now for shows.

The Exhibition.

Albert Woltemate arranged a beau-
tiful group of orchids for effect. Hen-
ry A. Dreer showed some interesting
novelties. W. K. Harris had some ex-
cellent genistas. Francis Canning had
fine Bellis perennis, myosotis and the
tallest lily I ever saw. Westcott's
Nurseries made a fine decoration and
so I might go on did time permit.

The cut roses and carnations were
the crowning glory of the show,
Messrs. Heacock. Anderson and Bur-
ton showing excellent roses — Beau-
ties, Brunners, Maids. Carnots and
Victorias. H. Weber & Son sent Mrs.
Robert Garrett. Flora Hill, Victor and
Empress attracted much attention,
Messrs. Craig. Herr, Swayne and Gra-
ham being large exhibitors. Pennock
Bros, and Jos. Kift & Son made up
some beautiful designs.

John McCleary, gardener to Wm.
Wei^htman, made a fine exhibit of
vegetables grown under glass and R.
Kaighn, Ellisburg, N. J., one of vege-
tables wintered in cellar and grown
in frames. Lack of time prevents a
more detailed account of the many
other excellent exhibits.

The weather was rainy on the
opening evening but the second day
brought out a more encouraging at-
tendance.

Florists' Gun Club.

The Florists' Gun Club team won
the State championship at Readiug
on Wednesday, defeating three other
crack teams and breaking 126 out of a
possible 150 targets. The score was as
follows:

Anderson 22

Burton 17

Bell 19

Cartledge 22

Hallowell 23

Park 23

126
Mr. A. B. Cartledge also shot well
in the open events winning one and
tying for first honors In another.

H. Waterer has invented a clever
device for drawing off water from tlie
bottom of a large vase which should
prove a decided advantage, avoiding

the necessity of taking the plant out
and turning the vase upside down.

J. W. Y.

BUFFALO.

Weather Conditions.

It is sad to see frost and snow just
now after the beautiful and balmy
March, we shall never forget, still
is better to have these chilly days
now than the end of the week. If it
will warm up the last three days of
the week we will forgive everybody.
We are all confident that Easter will
bring us a fine business. It certainly
can't be called very bright just at
present but there is generally a lull
before the storm.

Easter Supply.

Church orders that were once so
prized and coveted cut but a small
figure now in the aggregate of our
business. The demand for our flowers
and plants now is on a healthy basis
and likely to last. Good people be-
lieve that bright and pure and sweet
flowers are the most cheerful things
that can enter the home and fortu-
nately many think that their friends
have the same t.nste and so there is
an exchange of good feeling and to
this we must attribute a very large
share of our patronage. "Tis twice
blest, it blesseth him that gives and
him that receives." The author of the
quotation is dead and to mention his
name will do him no good and I am
not on speaking terms with any of
his descendants.

There is scarcely any kind of stock
that will be scarce. Roses are at their
very best and he that thinks the
public is going to be fleeced with ex-
orbitant prices will get left. Violets
are in fair supply and good quality,
considering the past warm weather.
Bulbous stock is plentiful everywhere
but in the scarcity of carnations it is
all likely to go. Carnations are really
scarce. They are a crop that no one
seems to attempt to control as there
is always a good demand for them
and from supply in our locality and
calls from hundreds of miles away
there is without doubt a serious
shortage and whosoever has good
ones is lucky.

Of plants there is a great abund-
ance and we believe our city was
never so well supplied. Without at-
tempting a description of each estab-
lishment I can say that I hear of no
places where the stock is far off from
being on time. We have the stuff, we
need the weather and we confidently
expect the customers.

We have been among the pastures
for the last two weeks and missed
what few visitors there were. Mr. Vick,
of Albion, N. Y.. was one, and if you
please who should walk up Main street

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View in the Wholesale Store of W. E. Lynch, Chicago.

one fine day a short time since but
Robert Craig and John Burton of na-
tional fame. We would have taken a
speedy ride in had we known but did
not get a chance. They looked well I
understand and John was ready to
shoot a match had he met a foeman
worthy of his steel.

Retrospection.

I hope my friends will allow me to
celebrate this day, April 4th, by a few
words that is not horticulture but
must be excused on the grounds that
the writer never lets the day pass
without a celebration of some kind
and ihis is a very harmless way.
Thirty years ago this morning we
sailed out of the Thames bound for
America, and we got there it is evi-
dent. We were aboard of an old ship
called the Atalanta. Besides emi-
grants the chief cargo was railroad
iron; that's a bad load to carry. It
was on this ship we were first privi-
leged to make the acquaintance of
sour krout. We felt it long before we
saw it. The captain was also loaded
the whole journey, not with R. R. iron
but some kindred hardware, so he
rested most of the time and his duties
were deputed to a red headed bully,
the first mate. We took in our beef at
Havre, also the sour krout and its
consumers. After twenty-three days of
rolling and pitching we landed at New
York. There is something remarkable
and pathetic about the career of this
old tub, the Atalanta. In '67 she
brought the cholera, in '68 she
brought W. S. & Co., and in '69 she
went to the bottom. It was time.
Strange to look back at that journey

and think of the awful things we were
going to do with the captain and own-
ers of the ship for the miserable ac-
commodations and barbaric food that
was served us. When a few hundred
feet aw'ay from her on terra flrma we
looked back at her with a smile of
gratitude and forgave all her sins, and
soon found ourselves talking to an old
friend at 67 Nassau street. W. S.

ST. LOUIS.

Easter Indications.

Every indication points to a very
active Easter trade. From the present
outlook stock will not be overplenti-
ful and the commission men say that
if orders keep on piling in as they
have of late there certainly will be
none too much. The shipping trade
will probably be large as the demand
from the outside was never heavier
than at present.

Local trade was also quite active the
latter part of last week. A number of
large funerals the past week called for
a large quantity of stuff, which was
followed by Sunday with an unu-
sually heavy demand for plants and
cut flowers to be used for churches
for Palm Sunday. The last few days
the weather has been fine such as to
make the plantmen say that if favora-
ble weather conditions should con-
tinue during the critical time of the
next few days the trade in plants will
be larger than in previous years.

The stock in Harrisii in pots is very
fine but scarce this year. Stock is mov-
ing out of the hands of the growers
at a lively rate, in fact, every variety

of plants in bloom seems in good de-
mand. The wholesale men say that to-
morrow (Tuesday) the regular Easter
prices will take effect, the quotations
of which will be as follows:

Prices.

In Roses, American Beauties cannot
be quoted as the supply of this rose
has been scarce since the first of the
year. Brides, Bridesmaids, Jacques,
Meteor and Carnots will be for firsts
from $6 to $10 per hundred; La France,
Woottons and Perles $4 and $6. Car-
nations have been in great demand for
some time and the stock for Easter
should be good and plenty. The
price on fancy stock will be $4, others
from $1.50 to $3. Daybreak, Scotts and
Wocher are at their best just now.
Any kind of red is selling well but
fancy reds are very scarce and in great
demand.

Some very good bulb stuff is seen.
Tulips are fine, and some large white
particularly so. The price on them va-
ries from $3 to $.5. Dutch hyacinths
are in excellent shape and sell at
from $3 to $5 for the best, some going
just now at $2. Out door narcissus is
increasing, Poeticus and single yellow
are sold at 50 cents and $1.

As to cut lilies it is not likely that
there will be a shortage. They are to-
day (Monday) selling at $10 and $12.50
but most likely will go up to $15 and
some dealers think they may reach
$18 before the end of the week. The
demand for them has been steady all
of last week. Callas are selling at $10
and are plentiful at this writing. Ro-
man hyacinths and paper whites are
held at $2 and $3 for the very best and
are not overplentiful. Valley is very
fine and seems plentiful just now and
is selling at $2 and $3.

Sweet peas are scarce and the few
that come in are ordered in advance
at $1.50 and $2 per hundred. Violets
from the present outlook are going to
be scarce and the demand for this
flower is always good. Prices in ad-
vance cannot be quoted. Smilax is very
plentiful and selling slowly at $10 and
$12.50.

The seedsmen and nurserymen
claim that business has been good with
them so far this spring.

Notes.

Mr. Fuller, late of Henderson, Ky.,
is still in town and is talking of open-
ing a wholesale house here since the
Mound City Cut Flower Co. has re-
tired. We have only three wholesale
houses left and they can handle about
all the trade for the balance of the
season.

Mr. Frank Ellis, who was manager
of the late Mound City Cut Flower Co..
is now with the St. Louis Cut Flower
Co.

Mr. John M. Hudson, who opened
the first wholesale cut flower house in
St. Louis but of late in the retail busi-
ness, has taken a position with The
Krebs Floral Co. John reports that
the firm is now doing a good business.

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Mr. Thomas Summerville of Bunker
Hill. Ills., was a visitor last week. Mr.
Summerville's visit here was to buy a
large lot of violets, but as they are
very scarce he left without placing an
order.

Mr. Chas. Richards, who is Charlie
Wors' right bower, is going to get
married after Easter. I believe Efflb
is her front name but Charlie is very
careful not to make known her other
name.

The exhibition committee has fixed
the dates for the next chrysanthemum
show to be held at the Coliseum on
Nov. 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. The pre-
liminary list is now in the hands of
the printer and will be out by next
week in time for the next meeting of
the club.

On last Friday night. April 1, Mr.
and Mrs. Francis Fillmore, Sr., cele-
Itrated their golden wedding at the
home of their son Frank, on Nebras-
ka avenue. A large gathering was pres-
ent. Among the florists seen were
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kunz, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred C. Weber, Mr. and Mrs. C.
A. Kuehn. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beyer,
Mr. and Mrs. J. .1. Beneke and Emil
Schray.

The Bowling Club presented the
aged groom with a handsome gold
headed cane and the aged bride with
a gold headed umbrella as a token of
friendship for their son Frank'. A
great number of presents were dis-
played by their friends. The house was
handsomely decorated with plants,
smilax and cut flowers. All the ladies
wore old gold ribbons and the gentle-
men Perle roses. After an elegant
supper dancing was in order and near-
ly all the guests stayed until the small
hours in the morning. Mr. Fillmore
is at present employed in Tower
Grove Park with Prof. Gurney.

The bad weather on Monday night
kept most of the bowlers at home, and
only four out of the regular ten
braved the wind and rain. C. A.
Kuehn made 593: Beneke. 558: Kunz.
555. and Helwig, 475. The high single
score was by Beneke. 233; Kuehn. 213.
and Kunz, 199. We hope for better
weather for next Monday night. This
being Easter Monday, we will have a
few prizes for which to roll. They
will be donated by the proprietor of
the alleys. J. J. B.

Editor Florists' Review: At the
celebration of the fiftieth anniversary
of my wedding, announced in your last
issue, Mr. Beneke, your St. Louis cor-
respondent, on behalf of the Florists'
Club, presented me with a beautiful
cane and my wife with a handsomely
finished silk umbrella. The presenta-
tion was so unexpected that I failed to
find words to express the feelings of
myself and wife at the time, and with
your permission I will take this op-
portunity to express more fully to the
donors the deep appreciation by Mrs.
Fillmore and myself of the kind re-
membrance. F. FILLMORE.

BALTIMORE.

Easter Outlook,

F^'om the present outlook good stuff
at Easter will be somewhat scarce. Al-
ready there is a deficit in the supply of
several popular lines of stuff; while
at no time the past week has the pro-
duction been above the demand. True,
the dull and rainy weather is largely
responsible, yet the present prospects
for a change of barometer are very
poor. At the Florists' Exchange.
Easter orders are both numerous and
heavy, but the manager sees little
chance of taking care of them all in
full. Violets are getting poorer every
day, and there will be few on the 9th
that will command a fancy price. Car-
nations have also received a setback,
although the quality still remains
quite up to the standard.

Bulbous stuff and flowering plants
are exceptionally fine this season, and
everyone seems quite comfortably sup-
plied. Notwithstanding the diseased
bulbs there are plent.v of fine specimen
plants and flowers of Harrisii to be
seen. The retailers are now experienc-
ing a slight depression of trade which
is generally a good omen for a big
rush Easter.

Club Notes.

At the last regular meeting of the
Gardeners' Club, March 28, our newly
elected president, Mr, B. A. Seidewitz,
occupied the chair and announced the
following members of the executive
committee of the club to serve the en-
suing year: Messrs. Wm. Feast. Fred-
erick Burger. Robert Graham. N. F".
Flitton and Hy Fischer.

Resolutions expressing the club's re-
grets at the recent death of Mr. Chas.
Hamilton were adopted and ordered
placed upon the minutes of the club,
and a copy sent to the family of the
deceased. In Mr. Hamilton the club
lost a very valuable and most zeal-
ous member and one of its original
founders.

Fischer & Ekas exhibited two very
fine carnation seedlings. One the
shade of Daybreak, striped with red,
the other a rare shade of crimson.
Mr, Geo. S. Kalb. Jr., of Catonsville,
was elected a member. Mr. Frederick
Bauer, of Govanstown, was instructed
by the president to prepare a paper
for next meeting, on "The LUilization
of Greenhouse Space." At a later
date Mr. N. F. Flitton was asked to
read an essay upon a very important
question. "Is There a Future for the
Private Gardener?"

Various Items.

Last week Mr. M. Rice, of Phila-
delphia, paid us another visit. From
the size of his order book trade must
be particularly brisk in his line.
Messrs. Ernest Ashley and Paul Ber-
kowitz, also of Philadelphia, and

Lloyd G. Blick. of Norfolk, were with
us this week.

Mr. John Weidey. a well known
fiorist, formerly of Waverly, is about
to leave for the Klondike. Mr. Weidey
was once an active worker in the
Gardeners' Club, having several times
served in an official capacity.

Mr. W. J. Halliday has recently
given his store front a new coat of
lavender paint. Samuel Feast & Sons'
store has also received a new coat of
grey and white.

Mr. Robert Paterson, of Madison
street, has been confined to his home
again by illness. C. F. F.

PITTSBURG.

Increase in Business.

Business for the past week has been
on a steady increase, funeral work
prevailing. Everybody seems to be sat-
isfied with the amount of advance or-
ders placed for Easter. Judging by the
amount of Harrisii grown in this vi-
cinity the prices will be about the
same as last year, in spite of the large
amount of diseased bulbs. A shortage
in crop of carnations and roses will
be noticed.

Extraordinary Funeral Work.

Some extraordinary funeral work
was made up for Lieutenant Friend
W. Jenkins, a citizen of Allegheny,
Pa., who lost his life while serving
uis country on board the U. S. battle-
ship "Maine."

The tribute of the Allegheny post-
office employees was much admired.
It embodied the cap, collar and sleeve
insignia of a lieutenant on a panel 7
feet high. It was crowned with a vic-
tory wreath of sweet bay leaved. A
Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes
were draped about it. Carnations,
Beauties and Harrisii were the flowers
used. Langhans & Co., Allegheny,
made up this piece.

A floral model of the "Maine" was
the offering from classmates of the de-
ceased who were with him in the class
of 1883 at the Western University.
The base was of ivy leaves and white
roses and from this rose the hull of
pink carnations to lhe.;lwater line,
above which the flowers were white,
the masts, yard arms and guns of
purple. On the forward port side the
explosion was typified by a mass of
red sprays. On the prow the national
banner and the Union Jack completed
the emblem. It was about four feet
long. Gustav Ludwig, of the Allegheny
market, was the artist.

The Pittsburg Naval Reserves pre-
sented a fioral representation of a lieu-
tenant's shoulder strap. The design
was six feet high and composed of blue
and yellow immortelles, lilies and
Beauties. The outline was of yellow,
at each end a white bar, denoting the
rank of the lieutenant and in the cen-
ter a fouled anchor. This was made up
by Elliott & Ulam.

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View in the Store of Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb.

The class of 1886, of Annapolis Na-
val Academy, sent a large anchor of
lilies, hyacinths and carnations.

The remains were laid in state in the
corridors of the Allegheny Post-office.
The corridors and alcoves were all
hanked high with palms and potted
pl.-ints. Superintendent Wm. Hamilton
of the Allegheny Puhlic Parks and
Conservatory had in charge the ar-
rangements of the plants, which were
tastefully arranged and lent an im-
pressiveness that the crowd was quick
to appreciate and their attention was
divided between the bier and its sur-
roundings,

Peter Brust, a gardener employed at
the Allegheny Parks, died recently of
pneumonia, aged 6.5 years. He had
been employed at the park over 15
years. T. P. L.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

The supply has shortened material-
ly and the outlook for Easter is not so
rosy. All the wholesalers agree that
there will be a shortage in lilies, car-
nations and good violets, and the ma-
jority look tor a short supply in every-
thing, including bulbous flowers,
while others think there will be
enough to go around except of the
items first named and a few look for
heavy receipts of flowers at the last
moment. Any such are pretty sure to
be sacrificed. Already large dealers
are declining Easter orders from other
than regular customers on account of
the anticipated shortage. The present
demand is very brisk. Easter prices
promise to run some little over the
quotations already issued. The wea-

ther of the last week has held some
forward lilies back, but it has retarded
other flowers, and some growers report
their crops will be in a week to two
weeks late. In some Dutch bulb stock
crops have been already well gathered
and even bulb stock will be none too
plenty in consequence.

Messrs. J. D. Thompson and James
Hartshorne are in the east in the in-
terest of a new greenhouse plant they
intend to erect at .Toilet this suinmer
for the growing of high grade carna-
tions. Mr. James Hartshorne will be
manager.

It will be "Private Gardeners'
Night" at the next meeting of the Flo-
rists' Club, April 14. at Equity Hall,
Masonic Temple. A very interesting
program is promised.

E. H. Hunt is still confined to his
house by illness.

Lloyd Vaughan will start out on the
road again next Monday.

Bassett & Washburn are fortunate
in having two houses of Kaiserins in
full crop for Easter. But their Brides-
maids are off crop, and they will have
fewer lilies than expected.

Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving
some extra fine carnations from F.
Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.
On Tuesday some White Clouds sold
at $5 and $6 while Mrs. Bradt and Gold
Nugget went as high as $8.

Walter Heffron, for the last two
years with E, H. Hunt, has taken a
position with E. C, Amling, as maa-
ager, and will make the change on or
about May 1.

Mr. Geo. Souster, of Elgin, was in
the city last Wednesday, Mr. Souster
is recovering from a bad attack of in-
flammatory rheumatism, which con-
fined him to the house for several
months.

OBITUARY.

Robert B. Young.

We are sorry to announce the death
of Mr. Robert B. Young, at Asbury
Park, N. J., April 3, aged about 60
years,

"Bob" Young, as he was familiarly
known in horticultural circles, was a
brother to Mr. Isaac Young, partner in
the old firm of Young & Elliott, and
during the existence of that firm had
charge of their auction department.
When it dissolved, he started for him-
self on Cortlandt street, in the fall of
'!)1, as plant auctioneer, moving thence
to Greenwich street the following May,
Owing to ill health, however, he re-
tired from active busness and went
south to recuperate, but rheumatism,
contracted during the war, at last got
in its deadly work and his demise fol-
lowed.

Mr. Young was exceedingly popular
with all who came in contact with
him; generous to a fault, and always
ready to befriend those less fortunate
than himself; a kind master and good,
friend are only a few of his qualities.
Though seen rarely in his old haunts
by his friends of late years, his ab-
sence has always been noted, and many
an anecdote has been told about "Bob"
and his good fellowship, but alas! he
will return no more, and so today
there is one less of the "old school."
He leaves a widow and many friends
to mourn his loss.

Mr. Young was a member of the G.
A. R. He will be buried in Moimt
Greenwood Cemetery on Wednesday,
April 6,

BOSTON.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Mass. Hort. Society, a committee
was appointed to consider the matter
of enforcing the state laws for the pro-
tection of trees and insure care for
those suffering from decay. There was
a discussion on forestry in general.

At the weekly exhibition gratuities
were awarded to James Comley for a
fine display of Wisteria sinensis, and
to H. Wild, gardener to Mrs, A, W.
Blake, for display of Iberis perennis
and Hydrangea Otaksa. Mrs. P. D.
Richards received an award for native
plants. Rea Bros, showed a plant in
flower of Erigeron aurantiacum var.
roseum, a pretty little herbaceous
plant, a German novelty. There was
also a number of fine displays of vege-
tables.

Club Meeting.

At the monthly meeting of the
Gardeners' and Florists' Club next
Tuesday, Mr. Jackson Dawson, of the
Arnold Arboretum, will deliver an ad-
dress on incidents of his travels in
Europe last summer. It will undoubt-
edly be very interesting and instruc-
tive.

Among the Retailers.

Many of the retailers have taken ex-

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APRIL 7, 1S98.

tra stores for Easter. Norton Bros.
have taken the large store at 406 Boyl-
ston street, where they have a charm-
ing display.

Jas. Delay & Sons have surpassed
themselves in their Easter display.
Among the pliints may be noted four
immense specimens of Acacia paradoxa
eight to ten feet high and nearly five
feet through, perfectly grown and a
mass of golden flowers. Also notice-
able are some fine specimens of Crim-
son Rambler rose, well flowered.

P. L. Carbone has a striking dis-
play, the decoration extending on the
street each side of his store. It is a
great attraction.

W. E. Doyle has a handsome display
at each of his two stores and has al-
ready received the order for the deco-
ration at Trinity Church, which is al-
ways elaborate.

Galvin Bros.' stores and conserva-
tories are a blaze of color in azaleas
and bulbous stuff. Araucaria excelsa
tied with dark crimson and orange rib-
bon between the growths is a great at-
traction. 0. H. J.

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A grand sociable was given by the
Monmouth County Hort. Society on
Wednesday, 23d ult. The hall was
very nicely decorated and about fifty
couples participated in the grand
march, which was led by Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Beatty.

Mr. W. Kennedj' sang a song of his
own composition, which was very well
received. The society's paper. The
Mon. Co. Busy Body, was read and
contained as usual the latest news.
Mr. H. Kettel and Mr. Geo. Stanton
sang several songs, which were re-
ceived with the usual praise.

One of the most prominent features
was a cake walk. Mr. Hugh Birch and
Miss Sarah Minton took the cake for
the most comical, and Mr, Rich. Rog-
ers and Mrs. Theodore Togg for the
most graceful performance.

It was the most pleasant entertain-
ment ever given by the society. Re-
freshments were served at intervals
and at 12 o'clock all partook of an ex-

cellent supper. Everybody was home
before daylight and on parting all ex-
pressed their thanks to the committee,
which consisted of Messrs. John Down-
ing, Hugh Birch and Thos. Mcintosh;
also to the competent floor manager,
Mr. Robt. Beatty.

N. BUTTERBACH.

WASHINGTON.

Easter Outlook.

The boys are keyed up to a high
pitch in anticipation of a good Easter.
All have quantities of good stuff, and
are getting it into the stores and
market. Harrisii are, as a whole, fair-
ly good, and the supply, I think, will
about equal the demand. Usually
quantities are shipped here from Phil-
adelphia, which seems to have the ef-
fect of cutting prices. The current
news is that Philadelphia has had
hard luck with them this year, losing
about one-half from diseased bulbs,
and that the other half have been sold.
This has kept the prices here steady.

The stores begin today to dress for
the Easter trade, and from a few re-
marks I overheard down town the
other evening, the displays will excel
all previous attempts.

Mr. Wm. Clark has a house of Presi-
dent Carnot roses that is a sight to
see. I mentioned some time ago that
he had given the house a taste of win-
ter, believing in that way he would
bring it into flower by Easter with a
fine crop, which he has succeeded in
doing.

Notes.

Many think the war scare will hurt
the trade this Easter, especially so if
war should be declared this week,
while others think it will not.

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Commercial Florists' Association was
postponed one week, owing to stormy
weather. There is expected a lively
time and a good attendance is prom-
ised. W. H. K.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Florists' Club.

The Grand Rapids Florists' Club
held a meeting Tuesday afternoon at
Geo. Hancock & Sons, at Grand Haven.
Their house of seedling carnations was
the center of attraction. There were
many fine varieties, among which was
a scarlet of somewhat the habit and
appearance of Jubilee, but a little bet-
ter color; also a white that seems
above the average, and if it were not
for a slight tendency to burst, might
take its place in the front ranks of the
whites. Firefly, their pet red, showed
up well. It is a free bloomer, good
flower, and save a shade of dullness in
color, is a most desirable variety.
Gold Coin in yellow is also good, being
a color between Pingree and Gold
Nugget.

This enterprising firm utilizes the

space under the benches for growing
pie plant.

Celery is extensively grown here, as
is also tomatoes, they having a tomato
canning factory adjoining the gi-een-
houses. But what is more to the point,
they handle nearly all the new carna-
tions on the market, and the florists
took advantage of this opportunity to
buy what new stock they required.
Gold Nugget, Evelina, White Cloud
and Genesee were bought in large
quantities.

A bountiful banquet was served at
Geo. Hancock's, after which the meet-
ing was held at James Hancock's, close
by. N. B. Stover presided. No paper
was read, on account of the absence of
Wm. Cunningham; hence a free-for-
all spring flower discussion ensued.

Discussion.

Bulbs as cut flowers were not consid-
ered profltable to grow by the retailer,
on account of the fluctuations of de-
mand. Again, just as soon as you are
off crop, all your customers are in ur-
gent need of bulb stock, and nothing
else will suit.

All are having considerable trouble
with the lily disease and ascribe it to
various causes. Is there not some color
to the claim of immature bulbs being
the diseased ones, on account of not
being allowed to properly ripen? That
being the case, are we not ourselves,
in a measure, responsible for this con-
dition of affairs by being so urgent in
making the bulb agent promise to get
the bulbs to the buyer at such an early
date that they have to be delivered
before mature? It was a noticeable
fact that one florist buying of one par-
ticular firm had better bulbs than
those bought elsewhere. Another, buy-
ing of this same firm, found those
bulbs the most diseased of any, and
vice versa. Buying the bulbs seems to
be a hit or miss game of chance, most-
ly chance.

One grower stated that while using
sulphur for mildew he used an over-
dose and injured the plants in a por-
tion of the house where there were a
batch of lilies badly diseased, and they
were uninjured by the sulphur and im-
mediately made a fine new growth,
proving to be the best lilies he has.
Would not the use of sulphur prove
beneficial in treating the disease?

A vote of thanks was passed Geo.
Hancock & Son for their kind hospi-
tality. The next meeting will be held
at the Eagle Hotel, Tuesday evening,
April 5th; subject. The Tariff on
Plants and Bulbs; essayist, Geo, F.
Crabb. On the way to the depot the
'bus broke a spring, presumably the
added weight of the carnation stock on
board was too much for the springs.
We walked the rest of the way.

LOCKPORT, N. Y.

Thos. Mansfield has a pretty lot of
Easter stock, which will be replaced
with a well-grown batch of bedding
plants. A big line is sold annually.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OFFICERS
Pres., \Vm. F. Gude, Washington. D. C; Vice-
Pres., A. Donagluie, Omaha. Nt-h.; Sec. Wm. J.
Stewart. t)7 Hroinfield St.. Boston. Mass.; Treas.,
H. B. Bcatty.Oil City, Pa.

NEXT MEETING.

The fourteenth annual convention will be held
at Omaha. Neh.. .August Iti. 17. IS and 19. 189S.

The Tra s-Mississippi and International Ex-
position will be held in Omaha. June to October.
1898. v. \V. T.AVLOR. Supt. of Horticulture.

AMERICAN GROWN ROMANS.

The accompanying engraving shows
a bed of white Roman hyacinths grown
by Mrs. H. Rehder, Wilmington, N.
C. The bulbs are three years old and
are from sets originally taken from
mother bulbs. When through flower-
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large spikes as the best imported
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22, up to which time no protection was
needed. It will be noticed that Wil-
lie Rehder stands in the background
without coat or hat, apparently medi-
tating upon the burning question of
bulb growing in the south. A cold
snap on February 3 put a different
complexion on things, however.

MR. ALFRED REHDER, of the staff
of Holler's Deutsche Garten Zeitung,
Erfurt, Germany, is about to pay a
visit of six mouths or a year to Ameri-
ca to further his dendrological studies.
He will first spend some time with
Professor Sargent, at the Arnold Ar-
boretum, Boston, and will later visit
many of the leading horticultural es-
tablishments in America.

ALBANY, N. Y.— Out on the Troy
road John Dingwall shows the boys
how azaleas should be done for Easter,
with a big batch of bedding stock to
follow^.

L. Menand has a well-grown stock.
His store and cemetery business is
considerable.

OTTAWA, O.— J. Fred Risser, son of
Henry Risser, of Lima, 0., has started
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ROCHES! ER, N. Y.

Prospects for a lively Easter trade
are bright, an unusually large number
of advance orders being on the books
now. and this fact indicates to our
florists a material increase in demand.
It is now pretty certain that the supply
of cut flowers will be plentiful and of
fairly good quality. Lilies will perhaps
he the only exception, they are not
any too abundant. The bright weather
during March has not been favorable
for the violets. They are diminishing
in size and are faded, but some good
flowers, grown in frames, are yet in
the market and these arS' sure of
bringing good prices.

We had hard freezing weather for
some days, an advantage to all those
growers who were trying to hold back
their flowei-ing plants, but not in all
cases were the efforts crowned with
success. Azaleas and genistas suffered
most, but after all there is plenty of
them to go around. A goodly number
of potted H. P. roses are offered in
some of the establishments and well
flowered Crimson Ramblers in 7 and
S-inch pots with immense clusters are
also seen in several places. Metrosi-
deros are finer than ever before in
this town. The pretty ericas are seen
only here and there and in limited
numbers. I have no doubt that many
more of these might be disposed of
here, but for some reason only a few
of our growers seem to have an incli-
nation to handle them.

Excellent large specimens of the old
marguerites are met with here and
there; the blue daisy is also seen in
smaller sizes, thickly set with flowers;
lilacs are very abundant; rhododen-
drons in all colors seem to gain in
favor; Spiraea Anthony Waterer has
been tried for the first time here and
turned out a good subject for Easter
forcing; hydrangeas are in fine shape
and there is a very generous display
of such things as cinerarias, herba-
ceous spiraeas and deutzias in various
sizes. Besides the usual pans of tulips,
hyacinths, narcissus and valleys, we
see pansies. violets, forget-me-nots
and hardy primroses employed for the
same purpose. They ought to sell read-
..y for they are completely covered
with bloom.

The past week was a rather quiet
one and Palm Sunday did not create
the usual demand for church decora-
i.ons, but nobody feels discouraged
over the matter, as there is every in-
dication for an increase in this year's
Easter trade. May all have the grati-
fication of seeing their most sanguine
hopes realized before Easter is over.

K.

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This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay. There
are various ways of making Hutted Koofs, but tlie best way
is with III"-

Green Hous

M*rTtR-

With this bar you can raake a roof that is alisolutely free
from drip, and plass cannot be torn out by tlie wind. Butted
'^lass makes a tiiiht roof, a warm house snd saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks betterand costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. Hut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
it is not: we furnisb what people want and there is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us. and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland, Ohio.

jBtnfai.iTTv mt i~iii ir~iii«~'iiWiii>i^«Wti<r%#''aj.('l»_'^<W(i/StJ>Hi>»l

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, I

ewholesalee

FLORISTS SUPPLIES

FLORISTS SEEDS

SPRING BULBS

.\11 the leading v.tri'.'tir^ in C.iruatirin
Rooted Cuttings.
We are now having a fine lot of Cattleya Trianae. now ?n stock. $S per doz.

CiT Flowers. I

Best varieties of Young Roses in 2^2-in. Pots.

Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per 1000. $ T.'jU

Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 12.50

Fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 7.aC

SEND FOR C.-\TALOGUE.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, - - 45-47-49 Wabash ve., Chicago. \

RISSIAN VALLEY

.•*.-»AND ALL OTHER FALL BULBS

STUMPP&, WALTER CO.'S

High Grade Seeds and Bulbs.

Write Right Now

It will |.ay y.ni t.) writt- for prices on BERMUDA, FRENCH, HOLL.-\ND,
JAPAN, Chinese and otherbullis liefiirc placint; ymir orders elsewhere.

50 Barclay Street, New York City.

ESTABUSHED
I8S6

ILSTEFFENSv

SUCC." NSTEFFENS.
*"'>STErrENSBROS.

w

ATER LILIES.

All
Sorts.

GEO. B. MOULDER.

Stock Reliable.
List Free.
Lily Park. SMITH S GROVE. KY.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

DAVENPORT, lA.— Mrs. F. L. Bills
has a new store at 10-4 West Second
street. Until after the spring plant
sales are over Mrs. Bills will also con-
tinue her business at the old location
on Brady street.

APRIL 7, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

785

CHICAGO.

WHOLESALE
GROWERS O

rGut riowers

600.000 Feet of Glass. \Vc can fil! all orders on short imtir..- with al
and Carnations. We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties.
\iiu"L' yuursclf.

leading varii-'ties ot Kost-s
Give us a trial and con-

Rooted Rose Cuttings

Plants and cuttings sent bv express at
plant rates t30 per cent less than mer-
chandise rates).

Per 100 Per KKIO

.AMERICAN BE.AUTV.$2..iO $iO,OI>

BRIDE 1.5U 12 SO

BRIDESM.AID l.SO I2,r.O

PEKLE 1..W 12 50

METEOR 1 SO 12 .-.0

BELLE SIERRECHT I Ml 12 ".ll

...ROSE PLANTS...

Out of 2 k'-inch Pots. Per loo Per looo

.American Beauties $"i 110 $lri.00

Meteor :i.U0 25.011

Perle 3.1X1 25.00

Bride 2.50 22.50

liri.lesmaid 2. .51) 23.50

La France 2.50 22. .50

Kaiserin 2.50 22. .50

lii'lle .Siehrerht 2 .50 22.50

...ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

P

I er loo

JUBILEE $2.00 $15

\Vm. Scott 1.00

Nancv Hanks 1 .00

TidalWave 1.00

Portia 1.00 7

Li/zie McGowan I, Oil 7

(ioldfinch 1. 00 7

.Mrs. Thompson loO 7

Daybreak 1.50 12

lunina Wocher 1.50 12

Meteor 1.50 12

Liz7ie Gdbert 1,50 12

Harrison's White 1.50 12

Bridesmaid 1.50 12

Ni\ea :i "0

Flora Hill I 110 :15

Smilax Plants. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000.

000

.00

.50
.50
.50
.fO
.50
..50
.50
.50
.511
50
51)
50
50

Bassett&Washburn

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^'"""^:,^d*i;e"a"i;i!"„' ciT flowers

Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The risrht kind uf stuck, packed In the rijsfht way.
delivered at the right time, aud at the right prices

r9-2r Randolph St., CHICAGO.

ANDALL

Wholesale Florist

A.L.

Telephone
1496

4 Washington St., Chicag'O.

In our new and eidarged tjuarters we are better
prepared than ever to handle your orders.

m

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs -/t ^ jt ^ jt Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. box 103.

457 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

Some very large Fancy Leaved

Caladium Bulbs

CHEAP 'k>9i
A few hundred extra large Bulbs of four named
varieties, very fine, also a few hundred mixed,
very good kinds in variety, twenty kinds, at $6.(XI,
$S.UO, $12.00 to S15.00 per 100. No small ones for
sale. Ail the above too large to ship by mail.

^"^"^'^ F. J. ULBRICHT.

I,ockBox655. ANNISTON, AI.A.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

C G. Nill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, 35 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

EVELINA, - - - $ 1 0 per 1 00 ^"* TWO grand whites of

WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100^* >8''S. TRY THEM.

PSYCHE-flaked white,.* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,.-* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our trade list is issued; il ; uu liave not rectived it, send for a copy. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, new F.oses; all the new Chrysanthemums of the year.

B. G. NIUU Sc GO.

E. G. AMLIING,

>
»

r-

i^ift*' Cut Flowers;

5 Consignments Solicited.

t

Prompt .\ttcntii.)n J
to Shipping Orders. ?

3 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. >

A. G. Prince &
Company

Telephone

Main

3208

Agents for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CUT ELOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wtiolesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephonp oihUts
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

II TMB LARGEST
-.-^ SUPPLY HOUSE
II IN AMERICA

New CitaloiTue of all P'lorists' Supplies on application.
Fertile trade only.

50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

C. A. KUEHN Sr

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of The Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO,

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

riNE EOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOOiS OUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
E. M. MIGMBU.^.^^^

1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

F/i C NURSERIES
■ UL 1^ ■ SPRINGFIELD. N.J.
New Fruits and rare Ornamentals. Shade trees,
Shrubbery, Privet. Specialties. 100,000 Peach at
lowest prices. Catalogue free. Agents wanted.

786

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 7, 1S9S.

MILWAUKEE.

Easter Supply.

Easter being close at hand all flor-
ists are preparing for the final rush
tor plants and cut flowers. In plants
Harrisii and azaleas will fall short of
demand but mignonette, hyacinths
and callas will be sufficient to go
around. In cut flowers a shortage is
anticipated eepeaiajlly in carnations
and the sudden change to cold weather
will have some effect on the calcula-
tions of other stock. Bulbous stuff
with bright weather will probably be
plentiful.

Nic Zweifel will have a fine supply
of hyacinths both to cut and in pots,
also a fine crop of sweet peas. His
Daybreak carnations are looking fine.

F. P. Dilger is most fortunate in
having a lot of azaleas in bloom as
most all others had them in early this
year. He also expects to have a large
cut of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils.
A. Billings will have the largest supply
of Harrisii plants, and Chas. Zipnick,
while not in a large quantity, will
have a fine lot of perfect plants with
heavy stalks and clean foliage from
the pot up, averaging about a dozen
blooms to a plant, some fine specimens
having 15 to 20 flowers. He also makes
a specialty of mignonette plants and
will have a large supply. The outlook
in general is for a large demand in all
lines as a good many advance orders
are already placed.

Notes.

W. A. Kennedy, of Lake Forest, has
leased the Deuster Greenhouses and
will devote them to the growing of
cut flowers.

H. L. Clapp. of Ripon, and J. E.
Mathewson. of Sheboygan, were re-
cent visitors.

GEO. WASHINGTON.

CLEVELAND.

Business has of late continued rath-
er dull, with some surplus of stock,
but not much, the late spell of cold
weather having a tendency to slightly
diminish the supply.

At this writing every one is looking
eagerly forward to the latter end of
the week, and present business matters
interest them comparatively little
when compared with what may occur
later. There promises to be a good
supply of everything desirable in cut
stuff, as well as potted stock, excepting
carnations, which are completely off
crop with nearly everybody, a condi-
tion of affairs predicted some time
ago. The probability is that a good
many people who want carnations will
have to content themselves with some-
thing else. The outlook for a good
Easter seems bright to nearly all the
local fraternity. All that is asked is
that "Old Probabilities" be kind and
send us something extra high-grade in
weather. NEMO.

Aiways mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

iconBR08.CQ

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

Full Line of
Wire Designs and
Florists' Supplies....

HIGH GRADE

Write for

Illustrated Catalogue^

M

21 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO

GUT rUOWERS

PROPERLY PACKED

...AND

PROMPTLY FORWARDED

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATION

100,000 VERBENAS

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted No Rust or Mildew.

" Packed L.ight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per 10.000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are the largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCIUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TO CABBAGE GROWERS.

THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

VAN NAMEN'S EXCaSIOR WHITE CABBAGE.

Late, large round, solid heads, weighing from 12 up to 25 Ihs. EXCELLENT KEEPER. DOES NOT ROT.
Price, postage paid, per ounce 2oc; \ lb. 7r>c; pound $J.llU. Cash wjtii order.

THE BOSTON MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIED THEREWITH.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 193 Greenwich St-, New York.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow |

YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY HAVING ME

BUILD AND HEAT your GREENHOUSES

Henry W. Gibbons,

EXPERT ADVICE AXID PLANS FUKNISKED.

134.I36-138 LIBERTY STREET,
NEW YORK.

ESTIMATES FREE

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co., PA.

APRIL OFFER. ^ ,„„

Per 100
Alternantheras A. Nana J1.75 P. Major.... $2.00

Begonias 5 Var— Vernon 2 50

Coleus Asst. and Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2.00
Geraniums, 16 Var.. 2% pots. $2.50; 3 In. 3.76
Geraniums, 4 in. pt. and Marguerites (P.

Daisy) B.OO

Pansy plants from cold frames and Smllax 1.00

Cash please.

JOS. H. CINNNGHAM, Delaware, 0.

APRIL 7, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists* Review.

787

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GMIGAGO.

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation, McGowan, Silver
Spray, \Vm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen, $i per loo; 58 per i,ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, Si. 50 per 100;
Sm per 1.000.

Verbena, Fuchias Heliotrope. Ageratum
Dwarf, Salvia Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew,
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, Codea
Scandens. Soc per 100; S8 per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si. 50 per
100; S12.50 per 1,000.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasminoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., $2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners. Soc per 100; 37
per 1. 000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at Soc
per 100. V'inca ^Iajnr: 454-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100; SSo per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

1878 Wf^M ^^^^

New Price List Bq ^^H '■^■'^ "'^'^ y^^ ^^^^
for Spring and ^^S S^S and beautifully
Summer. If you ^^% ^^H illustrated
have not received ^,^^_^^H Hescriptive Cat-
it, send postal; B^Bkh^S alogue.

Horticultural impuris ana exports from Europe,
China, Japan, Australia, Mexico, etc.

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Establislied 1S7S 220 Broadway, New York.

rDRNS

In fine assortment, from 2% inch
pots. S3.00 per 100; S27.00 per i.ooo.

CHAS. T. DARLING,

stony Brook, L. I., N. Y.

30,000 DAHLIAS.

Before ordering your E'ahlia Stock, be sure
and send for my Catalogue.

TRADE

St

r^oxelties and standards ol the best quality and at the
lowest prices. Stock guaranteed true to name.
W. W. WIIiMOKE, Dahlia Specialist,
Box 382, DENVER, COLO.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties ol 1898 and 1S97; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address '^sir^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

That will please you and prices that will suit you.

S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Heteranthe. S2.50 per lOo;
$20 per 1000 ; Beaute Poite\^ne, Mary Hill, $3 per 100 ;
Rime. Bruant, Frances Perkins, ?5 Per 100. 10 varieties
Coleus, 4 varieties Carnations, 2 varieties Ageratum.
Prices upon application.

H. R. CARLTON. Willoughby. 0.

HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Taking Effect April 11, ISOS.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

We are headquarters for CUT aOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary, ordinary Stock per 100, S1.25—

E.xtra... " 1.50-2.00

ROSES.

Beauties, long per doz., 3.50—

medium "' 2.00 —

short ■• 1-00-

lirides.... per 100, .<.0O—

Maids •• 3.00-

Metcor " 3.00—

Perles " 2.00-

GREENS.

■00. -

GREENS.

Asparagus per string.

Ferns,

Adiantum per 100,

Common Fancy per 1000,

Smilax extra heavy, per doz

Galax per' 100, 20c., per 1000,

I.riic.ithoe Spravs per 100,

Smilax, (Wild):

Parlor Brand per case.

Medium sized

Large sized "

Fresh stock always on hand,

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per 100,

M ignonette per 100,

Forget-me-not, per 100

Callas per doz,,

Harrisii "

Romans, Valley per 100,

Violets

Tulips, Daffodils "

Dutch Hyacinths per doz..

Tansies, per KjO

Prices given are for good stock. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value,

.Ml other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

.7.-1-1.00
2.00—
2.00—
1.50—

3.75—
5..5&-
8.00—

.50-
1.00—

.50-
1.00—
1.00—1.25
2.00—3.00

.00-1,00
2.00—

.60—
50—

^o^^k^ Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage ^^« -.s« j* ^ Jt :;* -j* .^

Box of .5000, $5.00
Less quantity at SI. 25 per 1000

.Address

MARL.AN P. KELSEY

1150 Tremont BIdg., Boston. Mass,

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

sP.c,.LT,es= ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Corresponlence solicited.

...ROSES...

?.(KK) Beauties, 25^ 5c

.MIO Meteors, 2J4 3c

.'.ml Meteors, 3 5c

imm (iolden Gate, 3 4c

imiii Maman Cochet, 3 5c

.'.IK) White Maman Cochet, 3 lOc

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. C.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

788

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

APRIL, 7, 1S9S.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending April 2, 1898.

Am. Beautv. fancy, extra, long stem,

each IJic to 'i.ic

Am. Beauty, extra, each (ic to 10c

Am. Beautv, culls and ordinarv, per 100

" -2 00 to 4 (X»

Brides, 1st. per 100 a. 00 to iM)

Brides, 2d. per 100 1 .00 to 1 .".0

Bridesmaids, 1st, per 100 2. 00 to 4 00

Bridesmaids, 2d, per 1(X) 1.00 to 1.50

Brunners, 1st. per 100 10.00 to 25.00

Brunners. 2nd, per 100

Meteors, 1st, per 100 2. 00 to 4. (HI

Meteors, 2d, per 100 75 to 1,00

lacks, per 100 400 to tiOO

Teslouts, 1st, per 100 3.00to 0 IHI

Testnuts,2d, per 100 1.00 to 2,00

Morgans. 1st. per 100 2. 00 to 4 00

MntRans. 2d. per 100 75 to 1.00

L'lisins. 1st, per UK) 2.00 tu 4 00

Cusins, 2d, per 100 75 to 1.00

Perles, per 100 1 (Kl to 2 ,(X)

Carnations, per 100 1 00 to 2 .00

Carnations, iancv, per 100 2 .50 to 4.IKI

Vallev. per 10(.l. 75 to 1.50

Roman Inacintlis, per IIX) 1.00 to 2,(10

Harrisn, per ItKl 4.00 to ti.OO

\'iolets. per 100 20 to .40

Paper white Narcissus, per I(K) 2.00

Catllevas, per 100 50.00

C\pripediums, per 11» lO.OO to 12 50

Tulips, per KM 1.50 to 3.00

Von Sions, per KKI 1.00 to 2.tX(

Smila.v. per IIXI 12. 00 to 2m. 00

Asparagus, per 100 50.00

Purple Lilac iiOc to 75c per bunch

Mignonette, fancy 2.00to 4,00

ordinary 10c to 15c per bunch

Sweet Peas^ per 12 bunches 1..50 to 2 00

Adiantum 75 to 100

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New York letter.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Weather is cold and raw, greatly
reiarding tlie opening of flowers. Car-
nations are remarliably scarce. Roses
will about equal tlie demand. Out of
town orders for carnations are being
steadily refused, and even orders
placed early are being trimmed down,
as there will not be stock enough even
under favorable circumstances to fill
what orders are already booked.
Most of the lilies are poor on account
of the disease, although there are at
least three fine lots in town and they
will be. presumably, equal to the de-
mand. Plenty of bulb stock on hand.
Dark violets are practically played
out. There will, however, be some
fair Lady Campbells, as they did not
start a new gi-owth as soon as Marie
Louise.

Henry Smith is moving into his
new store, and Crabb & Hunter are
holding a special Easter sale at 104
Monroe St. Indications are that this
Easter will be the busiest ever known.
GEO, P, CRABB,

GER A,NIUniS. Grand Bedders and new, $1 .HO
per 10(1, $111.(10 per 1.0(10. COLEUS-C. Verschatfeltii
and G. Bedder, 85c per OKI. $!1.00 per 1.0(10, Superb
- fancv.30 \ar. Alternanthera- P. M. and .X.Nana,
fine little plants. Sage-(irandiflora and Bonfire.
SOc per 100, $5.00 per 1.000. PANSIES-Part in
bloom. Giants $7.00. Bugnots $H.OO per 1.000 ex-
press, anv quantity. Small plants 75c per 100
mail. Aster and Verbena Seedlings, 35c per 100

DANIEL K. HERR. LANCASTER. PA.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

Prompt attention to
Shipping Orders.

L-

49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK

™J

W'll^tjudlow ^f

J'J'PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Evpert Handlers of tut Orchid flowers.

MacDONALD $t MclVIAIVUS,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

WM.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
or SLASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

F. K AST I NO r*'^"'?"'^^

1526 Ranstead SL,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

' Commission)
; — Florist... S

t 495 Washington St . BUFFALO. N. Y. S
(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

MEET US Al TnE OLD STAND

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

W7V^. C S7VYITH

ALWAYS OPEN

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Betwffn Rroiidway and Sixth Avenue

LITTLE BEAUTV-Fine Strong Fuchsia
plants, 60c |»'r iln/rn. $5.00 ,i Il>l.
White and Vellow, $2.50 ,i Iim

LANTANAS. Trailing Lantana, tin hnest
tliinif out (i.r haslcfts and v:i?i-s, $3.00 a 100,

A.J.BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

(Ubolcsale
Bo.fJi?^S Tlorlst

40 South I6th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONO DISTANCE 'PHONE 5008 A.

Our centnil location enables us to fill out-of-
town orders at short notice.

Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus.

strings 8 to 10 feet long, 50 cents.
W. M. BUUIOTT,

BRIOtlTON. MASS.

APRIL

1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review*

789

TRADE

MARK

We bfg to inlnnii niir LnsttinuTH tli;i1 wr li;iv{-

No. II Broadway, ^""B'u"?diSr''"

Wiitr I. 'I .|u.ilali"n^ iiil
JAPANESE BUI.BS,

FI.ANTS AND SEEDS,

for Fall Delivery.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 1 1 Broadway,
N\-« York,

No. 3 Nakamura,

V<.)k(ihani.T, J.Tp.Tii.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

FOIi PARTICULAHS ADDHESS

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

I II.iv..- Vm,- SlMtk (.1

Pears, Apples, Cherries,
Peaches, Quinces,
Small Fruits, Asparagus

■^.n)0 Sugars and Norwavs, 10 to 14 ft.

li.iHX) Sugars and Norwavs, 9 to 10 ft.

S.OIKJ Elms. 9 to 11 and 12 to 14 ft.

l.nou Sclnvedler & Rcitenbachii Maples, 8 to IL' ft.

S.tHiO Horse Chestnut and Purple Beech, li to 9 ft.
I.^.fXHl Evergreens.-all kinds and sizes.
10.0110 Slirubs, all kinds and extra sixes.
20.M(]0 California Privet. 2 to 4 ft.

l.il *0 Crimson, Yellow and White Ramblers.
in.OlHI Roses, extra strong.

4,tHiO Rhododendrons and .-Vzaleas, extra strong.

.^,090 Climbing A'ines. extra strong.

I cater to park men, florists, cemeteries or any
other man that wants stock in car loads or less.

Address STEPHEN CRANE,

Prop, of Norwicli \ur5eries. NORWICH, CO\N.

[Jettuce

AND
OTMER

Lettuce— Big Boston, Boston
M.irket. Tennis Ball, Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
Forcing. 15c, per IIXI; $1
per 1000.

Pepper and
Egg Plants

S.i piT IOC

Celery-

Hl per 1000.
^c^ctable

Slants

Tomato. Cabbage ani

Small ]iliiiits for transplant
\n^ now ruadv. 15c. per 10(1;
$1 per 1000.

Cauliflower. Snowball— 35c. perlO<t: $2.r)0perl(KK); if
bv iiiajl add 10c. per IIH) for small plants, add 5l!f .
p.T HKIO. Send lor price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

50,000 SMILAX

From Flats, by mail, 50c. per 100;

$4 per 1000. From 2-in. pots.S1.50
per 100; $13 per icx>o. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, 1^2.25
per 100; ;^2o per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J.

GBT THE BBST^

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supp

pies ,if ynix w.iul-

I'er III! IV

Coleus. Ciolden Hedder, Verscliaf-

I. Im, etc 1.90

I'l. lilts of the above varietv. from

■J'., null pots 2.00

Fuchsias, afiiie assortment, 2J4-

liH h pots 2 so

Geraniums, Bruant, Gen, Grant,

I,;. b.iMiiile, etc.. 3-inch pots 4,110

German Ivy, 2^-incli pots 2 (HI

Heliotrope, blue, 2'2-mch pots. , 2.,'JO

■• 4 ■■ ■■ ... H.OO

white. 2"a ." " . . 3.09

rooted cuttings, blue.. 1.50

Moon Vines (the true Colonyc-

tioni. ■J'r-inch pots 4,00

Moon Vines (the true Colonyc-

tion I, rooted cuttniKs 2.50

Salvia, .Nana Erecta. or Bonfire

( \er\ strong), 2',^-incli pots 2.50

Salvia, Nana Erecta or Bonfire.

rooted cuttings 1-50

Swainsona, .-\lba and Rosea

(ver\ strong), 2!-j-incb pots 4 (M)

.nd 19 cent
Per 109. Per lom
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

i;lrur, '.i'.-liuh pots $2.50

Alternanthera, P. Major, .^urea

N.iii.i, ,\Hial>ilis and .Pittsburg

iroolril cuiiings) 1,00

Alternanthera, as above, 2^-in.

p.. Is 2.00

Alyssum, T. Thumb and Giant

(Mil, '.".-inch pots 2.50

Begonias, fine assortment, 3-inch

pi.is 4.00

Begonias, \'ernon. 2^4-inch pots.. 3.50
Cannas, started, very strong, from

:i ,1111 1 4 inch pots: ,\lphonse

Poiu HT. Chas. Henderson, and

Mine, Crozy 3. .50

Slroiii^ roots of above varieties.. .. 2.50
Cannas -Fine assortment of leading varieties

Prices on application.
Coleus - Inst the kind of cuttings you would root

for >oiir own use— not small tips that require

the use of a magnifying glass t discover

tfiom.

$20 9(1

7. 50

15.00

20.00

35.00
30.00

30.00
20.00

lied.

r KKlll

7.. 50

15.90

20.00

35 90
15 00
20 (II
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25 (Kl
12.50

35.0 J

20.00

20.00

12.50

39.00

Cash with order from unknown custoiners or c. o. d.
( Irders anKuinting Ii' s") .nnl (i\<'r. I o b. New \*ork Citv.

1 I KKSupt SEAWANHAKA GREE\H01SES,

p. o. Box 34. 'Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Will L. SW.W, Prop.

1^. VO^, REPRBSENTING

The Holland Bulb Co.,

Oegstgeest, Holland,

Is niiw in the United States on his annual tri|i. Please address corres-
IMindence to him, care of KNAUTH, NACHOD cS: KUHNE, corner
William and Beaver Streets, New York City. Those wishiiio lowest
I Itiotations on Bulbs can have same from me, together with hest ref-
rrences as to the i|uality of our Ljoods. Yours truly, p, VOS.

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Por Next Fall Importation.

Ask for Copy of Catalog"ne.

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N.J.

LAGER & HURRELL

Growers and Importers of

Correspondence
Solicited^

SUMMIT,

N. J.

Marie Louise

VIOLET RUNNERS.

S^ahln Sll'k. $5.00 per 1.000.

A. WASHBURN &, SON, BlQomington, III.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

VIOST in.iKEiiHcent Bedding and Decora-
''■ ti\L' i'lant ovLT introduced; equal to a
Palm in beauty; grous with the rapidity
of the Ricinus; not affected by drouth.
Plants from 4-inch pots, set out 1st June,
attamed a height of ten feet, and though
not watered once, remained fresii and vig-
orous during the e.xtreme drouth. Send
for half-tone illustration showing bed of
these plants. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $2.2^ per doz. for
IMnch pots; all propagated from a tree
which has produced this Fall and Winter
1H2 pounds of its delicious fruit, the largest
weighing 12^1 pounds.

TABO PLANT.— The genuine Sand-
wich Islands Taro, entirely distinct from
the common Caladium. and a much
grander plant in all respects. $1,110 eacli.
Ready ^lay 1st. Send for Catalog'ue.
MARTIN BtNSON. Dorgola, Itl.

CIiElVIATIS h ine assortment 2-year old plants,

home ^r^wi- $-V(M) per dozen.
CABNATIONS-Victor. plants from pots. $4.00

piT KKl. Routed Cuttings, $:100 per lUO.

VIOLETS— Princess of Wales, well established
piiints. 2^-inch pots, $:{.lHt p.-r 100.

G. BISBbB,

nth and Jefferson Sts. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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APRIL 7, 1898.

SPRINGnELD, MASS.

Piloted by Mark Aitken, behind his
nimble steed, a run was made through
the principal establishments in the vi-
cinity. J. Schlatter & Son were the
first to be visited and we were reward-
ed with a view of excellent stock in
prime shape; but to endeavor to grow
yet finer, a good trial with Jadoo is in
force and most satisfactory results an-
ticipated.

H. Grout was the next on the list.
We found that gentleman finishing the
morning cut of that euphoniously-
named carnation Conch Shell. It is a
beauty, and those unacquainted with
the lovely tint upon this species of
shell should try the carnation and
learn from its bloom what it is in
color and vigor of growth.

From thence we sped on to Holyoke,
where are located the extensive es-
tablishments of Messrs. Shaw and
Rowland. The stock of the latter is in
capital trim. Henry Sinclair knows
how to grow Woottons. Easter stock
is abundant, and from indications will
sell well. Mr. Shaw grows roses and
carnations on quite a large scale. His
stock is fully up to his usual standard.
I looked in at the Aitken place on our
return and found considerable im-
provements since the property be-
longed to Herrick. It is situated in
the heart of the residential section and
must be a profitable investment under
a careful and hustling person.

W. M.

HEATING.

In reply to B. J. P.'s enquiry on
heating matters, the arrangement he
suggests would probably provide suffi-
cient grate surface, but the capacity of
the boiler would be inadequate for the
heating of one house alone, without
considering the assistance of some
heating pipes which would be neces-
sary in connection with the flue in the
second house, I am unable to advise
definitely as to the size of boiler which
would be necessary, as your corre-
spondent does not state the shape of
the houses, whether they are connect-
ed or separate, if they have any glass
on the vertical sides, and the temper-
ature he wishes to maintain.

New York. H. W. GIBBONS.

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E. G. Brown added a violet house
in the fall and has had as great suc-
cess with Marie Lou'se as is usual
with his carnations and roses.

T. V. Kilvington reports considerable
demand for palms, and predicts a good
Easter.

F. G. Foster is, I regret to report,
not feeling so well as of yore. His
many friends wish him speedy recov-
ery. The business is being well taken
care of by Fred Simon, who is grow-
ing some very salable stock.

W. M.

AMERICAN BEAITY

XmW r<.-aa\ in ^hip. I'lants from 2'; inch pot? Jti.OO per UX) ; $'.0,l">0 per 1000.
BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, PERLE DES JARDINS, METEOR and CARNOT

I'Voin "1^ :■ inch pots. Write ftir prices.

LILRICH BRINNER

Strong plants of hard %vooded cuttings from 2f< inch pots. $4.00 per 100 ;

$:i.T.(H_) per 1000. This is gilt edged stock and has a reputation of its own.

Last year we could have sold 10,000 plants after our stoclc was sold. Sample

for 10 cents.
New Dwarf Canna Gloriosa, without exception the most useful and beautiful Canna vet intro-

duo .i Plants from 3 inch pots. $2.bO per doz.; $1*2.50 per 100.
Canna Flamingo, dormant rotits. JS.OO per 100.

Canna Paul Marquant, dormant roots, $2.00 per 100 ; $lri.00 per 1000. ORDER NOW.

Canna Chas. Henderson, dormant roots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.

ROBT. SCOTT & SON, 753 So. 19th St., Phila., Pa.

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White Carnation ULIllLoLL

A Carnation for everybody, ^^ /% r\r\ ««- mn

becaiise anybody can grow it. ^p | xj m\J\^ per iv^u.

I )ttailed Priced Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, - BUFFALO.

FOR THE EASTER SEASON.

Azalea Indica, well set with buds, 40c, 60c,
T.'k, $1,011 each.

Larger Plants, prices accordingly.
,\n fine Plants.
Spiraea Japonica, 2.ic each.
Hydrangeas, well set with hlooms. 7.5c, $1.00,

$l,-"i0 each.
Lilies I llarrisii), Tulips, Hyacinths, at low
prices.
Exceedingly fine lot of PALMS.
Areca Lutescens — 4-inch, 'J-'ic; ri-inch, 50c;
6-incli $1.00 each. Latania Borbonica^4-inch.
20c, $16 per K.O; 5-inch, 40c; Ij-inch, 7.5c and $1.00;
7-inch. $1.75 each- Phoenix— 5-inrh. 4nc; 6-inch,
75c each. Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch. 40c;
5-inch. 75c; 6-incli. $2.00 each. Kentia For-
steriana— 4-inch, :i5c; 5-inch, 50c; 6-inch, $1.00
each. Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch. $20 per 100;
4-inch. $50 per 10.1. Araucarias— tiOc, $1.00, $2.00
and up.

Fine specimen plants of the aboveinlarger sizes
at low prices. Cash or satisfactory reference.
Special prices on Bedding Stiitf.

JOHN BADER, - . Allegheny City, Pa.
Long Distance 'Phone 872.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BUI.BS

AND FI.ANTS

501-503 W. 13th Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 18th St.

Marie Louise Runners

25,000 at $4 per lOOO; 60c. per 100.

U/AMTCn "'00 Maids, 600 Brides. 200 Perles. 200
nnlllLU Beauties, 200 Meteor. 2(X) Belle Sie-
brecht, 2f;^-incli pots.

HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK,

Mention Florists' Reriew. HILLSDALE, MICH.

I Seed Stores and..
i Flower Stores

^ Can profitably handle our

5 Packages of Plant Food.

^ Attractive, take little Jt J*

shelf room. Valuable -J*
booklet free. Good profits.

The WALKER FERTILIZER CO.

Cll.to.i Springs, N. Y.

N. DAMES,

OF THE FIRM

VANDERHORST & DAMES,

BULB GROWERS,
LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, - HOLLAND,

is on his round-trip in America. To save time

please addres? all letters up to May l.'ith.
Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE, 13 William

Street. New York.

Give us list of your wants and we will send you

our best quotations, Our specialties are:

Double Von Sion, Hyacinths and Tulips.
Surplus Stock Cheap.

= 500 Hydrangea Pa-

nlculata 4 years old, strong and stocky at
$10.00 per 100. 600 Cannas Anstrla, strong from
4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 500 Coleus Verschaf-
feltll, strong stock plants from 2% in. pots
at $4,00 per 100,

EVENDEN BROS.
Williamsport, Pa.

APRIL 7, 1S98.

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FOR SALEl

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

This stock has sold freely at $100 a share
in the past. To close out my interest I

offer my remaining six shares at

$60 a Share.

Address G.L.GRANT,

520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago,

Field Grown Roses

Fit II m

K. A. Victoria, own roots, 2-vr $10.00

Meteor, ' 10.00

Meteor, om- \ear from cold frame 6.00

Beauty, 8.00

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Bride, Bridesmaid. ) 91.50
Meteor and Perle, ^ per 100.

BROWN & CA\riELD, SpringHeld, III.

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ALIFORIA VIOLETS,

Booted Runners, 50c per 100.
CI.EAN STfin-R-

L E. HITZ, Madison, Ind.

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A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ.L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York

NEW

CARNATI

o., "EMPRESS"

The largest bnght-rich Crimsou'yet;
introduced. Price, $10 per 100. '

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa.

LW ^ |UBSCRIBERS are re-
4 minded that they will
^=^=J materially advance the
I interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing: the name of the paper
when sending: inquiries or
orders. :;:::::

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New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUOGET.— Tellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: J2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Brelt-
meyer), Argyle (Stoilery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne). Evelina
(Witterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100,

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 189S.

F.' Dorner & Sons Co.

~ f UrAYEnE, IND.

KATHLEEN PANTLIND^"r;

Is a miicli more substanti,il flower tlian Davhrcak; color a sliade or two darker, and entirely rust proof.
Can be seen at Vaughaii, MrKellar ^ Wiiiterson's, Cliicapo, everv \^■ef!IH■sdav and Saturday.

PRICE $1.50 per 12, $10 per 100, $75 per lOOO.

PREMIUM 5 Red Wave with every 100 Kathleen Pantiind.

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

5,009 Gardenia Florida New Forcing Rose.

(Cape Jasmin.)

3-in. pots, 8 to 10-in high, $S per 100, $70 per 1000.

25, GOO Cannas, dormant roots, in 20 best sorts,
JJi per IDUO.

Oranges, best sorts grafted, 4-in. pots. 10 to 12-
in., $20 per 100, 5-in. pots, 15 to IS-in., $30 per 1(K).

Crotons, 3-in. pots, $10 per 100.

SiiiJ fc.r Trade List, .\ddress

P.J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire....
Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne. Ind.

GERANIUMS,„„

Bruant. tine 3-inch $2.75

Mixed Scarlets and Pinks, 3-inch 2.75

Rose, large leaved 2.50

Bcffonias, best varieties, 4-inch 4.00

Coleus, " '• cuttings 95

Cyperus Alternifolius, 2><-inch 1.50

Stock sure to please. Cash with Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, ilvali g Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are Investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2!< inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now, delivery March l-'ith, 1898.
Correspondence solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS

ana Dealers in

Hm»mm FLORISTS' .^ SIPPUES

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc. $1.25 per bt;.

Sphagnum Moss ^iflS^^S^""

Ppcil- $1.20 per bale, quality A No. I.

Z. K. JEWEn & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

APRIL, 7, 1S98.

BENCHES.

I would like to ask Mr. H. W. Gib-
bons why he advises S. H. E. M. to
build his benches next to the wall
plates instead of having two 69-inch
benches and three 18-inch walks in
each house. By this plan he would lose
six inches of bench room, but wouldn't
he have more blooms on account of
the gutter plates not shading, and
having a better circulation of air all
around the benches? B. J. P.

The benefit of the arrangement sug-
gested by B. J. P. would be but slight,
and it would be subject to counterac-
tion by the increased range of shade
thrown by the gutters, which would
necessarily be built higher in order to
allow of ample head-room alon.g the
line of the side paths. Also, to a be-
ginner the loss of six inches of bench
room and the additional cost of con-
struction resulting from the higher
side walls, are items worthy of con-
sideration. HENRY W. GIBBONS.

New York.

HARTFORD, CONN.

Stocks are plentiful -and prospects
good. John Coombs reports a big
batch of advance orders. Geo. S. Os-
born endorses this and is well pleased
with returns since he launched out
with three excellent houses, together
with shed and office, to which he in-
tends adding. Mr. Osborn is the newly
elected president of the Connecticut
Horticultural Society, and is a hustler.

W. M.

ROSES!

Own Roots.
Dormant.

Field Grown

In Cold Storage in Chicago.

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag'laia)
Hybrid Perpetuals,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Flantier
Tliese planis are \trr\' slruiig and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

IJdS Lnity BuildinK, Chicago, III.

UP-TO-DATE

CARNATIONS.

1 8 varieties of '98. 1 5 varieties of '97.

All tlu- bust standard scirts.
.'^ri,,! I(,r (l.-scriplivi- Pric Li^t

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich.

DOIBLE DAISIES

in He. WIT and luid. Jl 'jr. ]i.t inn. jumki |ur imMi.
Cash With ..rtliT.

t1. W. UBAMAN,

Carlisle, - - - Pennsylvania.

Always mention che Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

.IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF..

rBorists

CYCAS LEAVES

BASKETS OF ALL KINDS

IRON PLANT STANDS

POT COVERS

WHEAT SHEAVES

.H,r^|.,.. ,;dtv
WIRE DESIGNS. TINFOIL
WAX PAPER. ETC.

^uppBie^

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I Try a Few of the

I NEW CARNATION

a; S200 per dot.

% $10.00 per 100.

% $75.00 per 1000.

CERISE QUEEN

Mayor Pingree, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, EJa.ioJTes.?' Detroit, Mich. \

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NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARNATIONS
FOR 1898:

New York,
Wliite Cloud,

Mrs. James Dean,
Bon Ton,

John Young,
Gold Nugget.

A complete set, white, dark and light pink, scarlet and yellow. A lot of gool commercial
varieties. ^jtS.OO per (lo/.eii; i^lo.OO per 100; $75.0i> per 1000.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. McKinley and Defender, - - - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, F. H. Spauldinq, ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERAMLMS, A Fine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids, Sto\ e
and Greenhouse Plants, Fern^, AraucH"
rias, Pandanus.

New Whwlesale Price List will be ready March 20th.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Otfice. 409 Fifth Av.

New Rochelle.N.Y.

You will miss it

If\t.udonot stock tip with that grand white
Flora Hill, at $5 per lllO; $iO per IIXK). Portia,
Scott and McGowan, $1 per 100; $S per 1000. 100,-
000 readv. Send for list of novelties and other
standard sorts.

WM. MURPHY.Sta.F, Cincinnati, O.

Always mention tlie Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, si.\ splendid varieties,
separate, $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
fi.nc oz.; Calliopsis "California Sunbeams,'' $i oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $'2.50 o?.; Ipoma;a,
■■Heavenly Blue," $1 oz., %VZ lb.; Laurustinus
grandifiora, $1 oz.; Zinnias. "New Curled and
Crested,'' 50c oz..$Tlb.; Nasturtium Good\'enture
Mixture, 60c lb., 15 lbs. $8; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm), 10c per 100 seeds, $3 per 1000 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, Plants. Buibb and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea.. Cal.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Wxitlnff Advertisers.

APRIL

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LARGE STOCK OP.

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ALSO FINE LINE OF....

Spiraea Plants, S3. 00 per dozen.
Calla Plants, in blooiu, S3 per dozen
Azaleas, in bloom, $1 to S2 each.
Hyacinth Plants, fine spikes, S8 per 100.

Cut Flowers
For Easter

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, - - - 137 Oneida Street, Milwaukee, Wis.

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Harnations

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READY NOW.

Send for them— tliey are sent free.

HERR'S SMILAX
$S.OO per 1000; 75 cents per 100.

Sam]>les, Ten Cents.

ALBERT M.HERR

LANCASTER, PA.

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To Make I^oom

Aster Plants, t;uc. per 10(1; $5 per lliOO.
Pansies, small transplanted plants, 60c. per

Ml; J ; p,.-r 11100.
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and P. Major,

2^-in. pots, Sl.TiO per 100.
Feverfew. Little Gem. 2K-in. pots. $1.50 per 100.
Salvia Clara Bedman, 2Ji-in. pots. $1.50 per 100.
Lvcopodiura Denticulatura, 2K-in. pots. $1..50

per 100.
Strong R. C. Carnations, 20 varieties.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST
.\bo\i; >trn,"k i^ unLisu;!ll\' striinff ;inii grown cool.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.

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Plants in the West.

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Azaleas, j^Ji^2=

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A. Di:fl..MOCK, Ag-ent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

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3 Plants, fr-inch Pot, 24 to 32 inches high, very bushy, each $1.00

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3 " 8-inch " 36 to 38 " " '' " " 2.00

3 " 8-inch " 42 to 48 " " " " " 2.50

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100,000 ROSES...

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Everblooming

Tuberose======

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower .stalk indelinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

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Ornamental Shrubs,

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A specialty of Ins. Phlox. Pceonies. Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

the Leading estotlished 18S4.

New England Nurservman. READING, MASS.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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APRIL, 7, 189S.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

"Fear not, but put your trust in
Providence," is the title of an old
song, and judging by the manner of
the craft here they are following the
injunction to the letter by raising
abundant stocks and anticipating
good returns at Easter. There seems
small doubt but that their hopes will
be realized.

A preliminary meeting was held on
the evening of the 29th to discuss the
question of prices, which promise to
be rather stlffer than usual. An ad-
journment was taken to visit the fa-
mous alleys in order to limber up, as
it were, for the Easter fray. Our poet-
author, J. Austin Shaw, is a cracker-
jack at bowling, making a score of 177
and forced to gutter a few to save our
Johnny. The writer was in splendid
fettle, but must yield the palm to
Alex Miller, who is as successful at
this pastime as he is at growing roses
and carnations. W. M.

SOME ARITHMETIC.

In their advertisement in this week's
issue the American Jadoo Co. present
some interesting figures as to the com-
parative cost of Jadoo Fibre and ordi-
nary compost, and show that on ac-
count of the saving in size of pots the
Jadoo is the cheaper even if the soil
cost nothing, and every grower knows
that it does cost to make a good com-
post. This is a phase of the question
that touches the plant grower's pock-
et and will undoubtedly receive care-
ful consideration.

Mr. Fred W. Willi.ims, Stillwater, N.
Y., writes: "Jadoo is the finest thing
in the world to start seeds in. I would
not be without it if the cost was 10
cents a pound. In fact, everything
grows and thrives in Jadoo."

PHILADELPHIA.

■The Heacock Wheelmen" is the
latest addition to the Florists' clubs of
Philadelphia. The officers are: Joseph
Heacock, president; Dory Shoher, vice
president; James Heacock, secretary;
Geo. Farrell, treasurer; Robert Jami-
son, captain; Patrick Holland, lieuten-
ant; Charles Vrabec, color bearer.

Other members are Geo. Miles. Vic-
tor Ronkins, Christian Haenni, Wilson
Mooney, Marshall Rogers and Michael
Bolland.

The new organization meets every
week at the Heacock Nurseries, Wyn-
cote.

TAYLORVILLE, ILL.— Frank Shaf-
fer, formerly of Pana, 111., has pur-
chased the Cook greenhouses and will
continue the business.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

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THIS SEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME ONE OF

ijThe Finest Novelties in Chrysanthemumsji

...MRS. O. P. BASSETT...

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the center of the flower. It has oeen thorougnly tested, and is a novelty of sterling merit.
One of the most eminent eastern growers who has tested it states that it is one of the best
thinijs in Chrysanthemvinis sent out in some time. Every Chrysanthemum grower will want
it. A Vellow Mrs. Henry Robinson will be a money-maker, and a fine exhibition va-
rietv as well. Plants now n-.idv \<>t d''Ii\er\', We have :i\^n fine ■stocks of the other finer in-
troductions of the year-FRAN K HARDY, MRS. H. WEEKS, AUSTRALIAN GOLD.
[Price, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100.

Wm. H. Chadwick, $6 per doz. The Yellow Fellow, $3 per doz. Pennsylvania,

Autumn Glory, Solar Queen, Black Hawk, Quito. Thornden, S3 per doz.; $33 per 100.
Boundless Snow, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, $3.30 per doz.; $23 per 100.

We ot^er also all the best of the Novelties for 1897, and tlic Best Standard Sorts.

Send for our wholesale list and large descriptive catalogue, giving lull list of varieties
and prices. We have a very large and fine lot of Novelties in Cannas for 1S98. also best and
latest introductions in Carnations. Dahlias. Strong Field-grown Roses and other Hardy
Plants, a large and fine collection of Palms and other Decorative Plants, etc., etc.

We will be pleased to send our wholesale list and descriptive catalogue to any one who
may not have received them.

F. R, PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

RAZILIAN TONIC PLANT FOOD. -^-^

A GENUINE GUANO. SOMETHING NEW AND WELL TESTED.

I ^P J FIiAlTT BRAND. A natural fertilizer for Palms. Tropical and Pot Plants; it inten-
Ib^p^^^B sihes color, possesses healthful and invigorating qualities, and is harmless and odorless.
FIiOWER BRAND. For Carnations. Roses. Violets and all bench and flowering
plants. A trial w ill cmvince \n\i a long felt want is at last supplied.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Dear Sir :— In reply to your favor of recent date in regard to "Tonic Plant Food," would
sav that we are well pleased with the results of the sample sent us, and think it is all vou claim.
Vours respectfullv. [Signed] lAMES HORAN &' SON.

Wnte for pnces and terms p l. ATKINS, Agent, ORANGE, N.J.

TREE PAEONIA

in only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 30c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhodockndrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. w*

BRANCH or THE HORTICULTURAL CO.,
BOSKOOP, HOLLAND.

5,000 ;Er Clematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable offer refused.
Write for prices or make a cash offer.

Write for Prices to.

Iiily of the Valley and all Spring*
Bulbs on hand now.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

'^^'^^L^.?.I3F-" Sphagnum Moss

Fine stockv plants, in bud and bloom. $10 and
$12.50 per lOOl'l: $1.50 per 100. by express. Small
plants by mail. 75c per 100. Seed, $i pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 25i.

E. B. JBNNIN6S.
Grower of the Finest Pansies. Soutliport, Conn.

A very select quality. 75c per bale. !•
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I.LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

^ ,^^,^;|j*AIways mention the FloristS^ ReVICW when writing advertisers.^ c?« ^ ^

APRIL 7, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

795

Grand New Violet "La France

STRONG VIGOROUS GROWER.

EXTRA FREE FLOWERING.
RICHEST COLOR.

Of the many new X'iolets introduced in the past few years
this, the latest introduction of the foremost French specialist,
is unquestionably the BEST. It has been thoroughly tested
by Mr. Supiot, the Violet expert, who [ironounces it "per-
fect," and flowers which we have exhibited during the past
. few weeks have been much admired. In vigor of growth,
freedom of bloom, and in size and coloring it is superior to
all existing sorts, and will soon supercede them. Only a
limited stock will be offered this season, and orders will be
filled in strict rotation

Price, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

KLOrSDIKB

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Gold Fields

at Your Door.

.Ml Kinds. .\11 Grades
I and .\11 Prices.

C. Verschatleltii and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings. $15 per lUUO; 21^-in. pots of the same, fine
shape, $1.1 per 1000. Coleus— varietv rooted cut-
tings, $».M per vm-, 2W-in. pots of the same, $12
per 1000; by the 100 add 15 per cent.

.^geratum, dwarf blue, rooted cuttings, $5 per
1000. Fuchias— standard sorts nothing but the
best varieties, rooted cuttings, $12 per 1000; $1.50
per 100. Double Petunias, e.xtra fine strain from
flats. $1.50 per tOO; $12 per 1000. .^nthemis Cor-
onaria. Golden Marguerite. $t2 per 1000; $1..50 per
100. Salvia Splendens, $1 per 100. Vincas Varie-
gated, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000; 2"/4-in. pots of
the same, $i..iOper lOtj; $2u per 1000; 3-in. pots. $t
per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties. $1 per 100; $y
per IIXW. .Alternanthera, Paronvchioides Major
and .\urea Nana. tiOc. per 100. Helianthus Multi-
flora, Double Golden. 2!4-in. pots. $i per 100.

GERANIUMS.— Standard sorts, our selection,
$1.50 per IIM; $12 per 1000; 2',4-in. pots, $18 per 1000;
$2 per ItJO. .Mountain of Snow, 2^-in. pots, $2. .50
per 1(W. Madam Salleroi. from fiats. $1.25 per 100;
$10 per 1000; same from i'A-'m. pots, $2 per 100;
$18 per 1000. .^bove are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with. the order.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

BOSTON FERN,

Strong Plants, ij-inch pots $12.00 a dozen.

Also smaller sizes.

PANDANUS VEITCHII,

6-inch. $I.W; 7-inch, $1.50; .S-inch, $2,00 each.

JOHN WELSH VOUNG,

Germantown, Pa.

FINE ROSE STOCK, in 2 and 3-inch pots.

Write tnr prices nt kinds >ou want.
12 Best Varieties of CARNATION'S, in

2-inch ptits. ready to pl;^^t i*ut.
Write for prices.
Send .50 cents for samples Taney Smilax, in
2-inch pots.

GEO. A. KUHU Pekin, III.

Manufacturers and Dealers

'COTTON SEAMLESS,
BURLAPS, ETC.

?EC0/i/O HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI. 0.

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stamped on t;ver>' DovG.

203 Summit Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

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Rose Plants.

Per 100 Per 11«I0

Brides 2"^-inch $3.50 $30. IK)

Bridesmaids. •• 3.50 30.00

Meteors " 3.50 30.00

Perles " 3.50 30.00

Per 1110 Per 1000

3-inch$l.D0 $40.00

4.50 40.00

4.50 40.00

4.50 • 40.00

All Stock Guaranteed to be First-Class.
Ready April Ist.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

GEO. E. HUNT. Manager,

p. O. Box 235.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

Facts more elomient than words C. S. A. awards highest of the year. New York 95 points,
Boston 94 points Chicaso 93 points, Philadelpliia 89 points. First prize, white in stnmtr competi-
tion at Boston and Pidla.lelphia shows, and certiticated wher.-ver .shown. The ideal eommercial
and exhibition bloom. Price. 50 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. $20.00 per hundred. $1=0.00 per thous-
and. Ready (or delivery March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

Peacock's
Prize Winning

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Dahlias

Send for iSq8 Illustrated Descrip-
tive Wholesale Catalogue before
placing orders elsewhere.

Mention Florists* Review when writing advertisers ' W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

2J^-in. pots, named varieties. $r> per 1000.

250 Field-grown Vinca Var., 4-in. pots. $10 per 100.

2000 Begonia Vernon, 2% and 4-in. pots. $1 per MX).

Booted Cutting's— Coleus, Ageratum, Salvia,

at bottom prices.

GEO.W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren, Ohio.

796

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 7, isns.

A NEW BOILER.

As will be seen by our advertising
pages this week there is a new sec-
tional boiler in the maiket which can
be used for hot water or steam heat-
ing. It bears the name of an old firm
that has always had a reputation for
doing good work; the name of the
new boiler is the "Weathered." Mr.
Samuel Burns, the inventor, is a man
of large experience in heating matters,
and is always found at his best when
working out some knotty problem in
greenhouse heating. The business of
the Weathereds was established in
1859 by Thomas W. Weathered. Mr.
Burns entered his employ in 1868 and
has been with the firm ever since. This
new boiler shows every evidence of
careful study, all the details of green-
house requirements having been pro-
vided for. From a careful considera-
tion of the cuts submitted to us we
should say that the new boiler has
some entirely new features. We are
informed that this boiler has been
under consideration for a long time
and is the result of careful calcula-
tion and experiment. The inventor
claims many things for it, and we
commend it to our readers as some-
thing that may prove of value to the
trade. Send for catalogue giving full
particulars.

NEW LONDON, CONN.

I spent a pleasant and profitable
couple of hours the other day with the
veteran John Spalding, whom I found
looking over some fine plants of Arau-
caria imbricata and Gold Queen holly.
These were pretty plants, but how in-
significant to those noble specimens
we have seen flourishing in the north-
ern section of the Emerald Isle. We
remember particularly one specimen
of the first mentioned towering thirty
feet tall and of immense spread, not
an imperfect needle or spine upon it.
Mr. Spalding also had some well-
grown pots of lily of the valley, one of
the best lots of Easter lilies I have yet
seen, pansies in pans, Dutch hya-
cinths, a fine bed of antirrhinum
Queen of the North, all .iust right for
Easter, while among general stock I
noted the very fragrant Lycaste aro-
matica, an excellent orchid for
boutonnieres, and also many aquatic
plants. W. M.

GALESBURG, ILL.— Gesler & Rob-
bins narrowly escaped a bad fire the
morning of March 26. An overheated
steam pipe set fire to some adjoining
woodwork, but fortunately the flames
were discovered in time to prevent
any serious loss.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Gollections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

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100,000 WANNAS....

Strung" Dormant Roots in Iieading- Varieties, orders received
until April 10th, at $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000

Tuberoses i'mrl ami OmuM..- Italian, ST.-Vi per 1000. Richardia Alba Maculata

—$3.50 per It.H). Dahlias :-lruii',' wiu.lf runts in leading varietie> of Cactus, Larj^e ^lowered
and Ponipone. ?t',.nti p< r II'H. Lilium Auratum— 7 to 9 inches. 54. (Hi per 100; y to u inches,
$tvOOperli)(i. Lilium Speciosum Rubrum— $'i.00per 100. Lilium Speciosum Album
— S7.no pi-r 100. Paeonia Officinalis— Best early lowered, red. strung roots. $7. "lO per 100.
Begonia Rex in "Ji line \ari<-tj.s, $1.00 per 100. Geraniums— Large stock, best bedding
varieties. $,i.oo per 100; JJO.OO per 1000. Big stock ol Pot Roses, Palms and other greenhouse
plants. Large supply of strung dormant nursery grown roses, two-year roots in H. P.. Moss
and Climbers. Large Flowered Clematis, Hydrangea P. G., etc., etc.

If you have wants in Fruit or Ornamental Trees, Shrubs. Etc., we have *em.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

lb

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Rooted Cuttings Roots

GBRAhlLJMS.

Our SL-k-ctifin fnim s.t nf tu(iit\ cliciict> vari-
eties, newest and lu-st. J'J |"r IDii, $1.-| per IWXI.

COUEUS.

Our selection from set ul ten best bedding and
fancy varieties. 90 cents per UK); $i") per 1,(KX).

Cost a few cents more than some otliers, but we
send von no weak or nnrooted cuttings. Cash
witli order. If \ou want special varieties write.

.A few Pansies. best strain, tiO cents per IIX).

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

K C, .\. Nana, P.
Major. K. Nana.7-")C
per 100, $ri perl.OOO.

varietv.'J inch, $2.00 per 100,
; incii, $2.M per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2)4 inch,
$iM per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings. $1,00 per IIIO.

nicelv started. Mnie. Crozy. P. Mar-
cpian't, L. E. Ballv. In assortment,
30c per do/., $2.00 per 100.

ALTERNANTHERAS

BEGONIAS V,

GERANIUMS
CANNAS„^^^

A. J. BAL.DWIIN, Newark, O

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FLORIST

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I^ITE for our
special florist list
Also our retail
catalogue.

Do not forget our new
address, larger building
and increased facilities

w. w.

RAWSON &
COMP'Y

12 and 13
Taneuil Hall Sq.
Boston, Mass.

100,000 Palms

Per 100
Cocos Weddeliana, S-in. pots, 6 to 8-in.. $15.00
Latania Borbonica, 1-in. pots. 12 to irj-in..

15.00
Latania Borbonica, 4-in. pots, l.'> to IS-in.,

2tn:ich. leaves 20.00

Fhoenix Reclinata, 4-in. pots, 12 to l.Vin., WOO

5-in. pots, l.T to18-in., 2.').00

The above quotations apply to quantities of not
less than ."lO plants of a sort. For smaller quan-
tities see Trade List.

Send for Trade List, .'\ddress—

P. J.BERCKMANS

AUGUSTA, GA.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet and Carnation Specialists

Write for prices.

Grand Rapids,

Michigan.

VERBENAS

Rooted Cuttings. Well Rooted.

Crimson Redder, Candidate. Mrs. J. C. Vaushan, Fire
Ball, Lavender, Swayne's Beauty, Francis, Peri. Pink
Beauty, Aurora Borealis, Negro, Miss Arthur, Willie
Desmond, Mrs. Cleveland, 15c per dozen; 70c per 100;
$6.00 per 1,000. All nice, clean stuff. Express paid.

S, T. DANLEY, Macomb, Ills.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.

Send tor our C:it:ilogue.

Large Trees, Shrubs, and Vines. Privet and
Ampelopsis Veitchii by the lO.fXRI. .-jO.OW Peach
Trees cheap.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,

BUI^ABBTM. IN. J,

MITGHINQS & GO.

233:mERCE:R STREET, NEW YORK.-
^ GRBBNHOUSB BUILDING, ■ '

^ENJILATING APPARATUS

HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND TiniNGS. ^

SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE.

APRIL 7, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review. 797

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Jadoo Fibre

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A Little Arithmetic

3i» " Use pots two sizes smaller than when you grow plants in soil." That's one of our most
* emphatic instructions. Let's see what it means to you. Here's the way to figure

5 One ton of Jadoo Fibre fills 4000 4-inch pots....

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5 One ton JADOO FffiRE, F. O. B., Philadelphia, $27.50 .r^r^ . ■ <. , , ■

5 4000 4-inch pots, 31.J6 4000 6-mch pots (sue

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5 Cost of Pots and JADOO FBRE for 4000 plants, $58.66 cost alone . . . $85.30

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? One ton of Jadoo Fibre fills 1150 6-inch pots....

5 One ton JADOO FIBRE, F. O. B. Philadelphia, $27.50 ,,^^„. , .,.

* nSO 6-inch pots, 25.88 HSO 8-mch pots (sue

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5 Cost of pots and JADOO FIBRE for nSO plants, $53.38 cost alone . . . $63.28

Even if soil cost you nothing and gave

as good results as Jadoo Fibre

could you afford to grow

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THE AMERICAN JADOO COMPANY,

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798

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 7, 1S98.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadon Co..7y!t

Amlmg, E. C ISTi

Armstrong Luther. .7il3

AtHns F. L 7M

Bader.J 7HI)

Baker. \V. I 7S.S

Baldwin, A.' J. ...7«S-7i«i
Bassett & Washburn. 78S
L ,M . H. &

Co 7S5

Benson. M 7s<l

Berckmans. P. J .7«t>-7'.ll
Berger. H. H. &Co.7s7
Bobfjink. L. C . , .7.S'.I-7W

Boerner. Fred 7SH

Breltmevcr.J.Si Sons 792
Brown & Canfield. .791
Burpee. \V. Atlee &

Co. Wfi

Carlton. H. R 7S7

Chicago Wrecking

Co "4

Cincinnati Bag 795

Clucas & Bodding-

tonCo 790

Cottage Gardens ....792

Crabb & Hunter 79li

Crane, S 7S9

Cunningham, J, H...7.SB

Danlev.S.T 79t)

Darling. C, T 787

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv 79,s

Dillon, 1. L 7.sii

Dimmock.. A 793

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 791

Dreer, HA 79.)

Eisele, C 7,^9

Elliott, W. H 7.H,s

Ellis & Pollworth .. .793
EllzabetliNurseryCo79t)

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Esler. John G. Secy .7.s9

Evenden Bros 790

F. & F. Nurseries... 7,S.)
Felthousen, J. E .. ..795

Gaskill, Geo. W 79.i

Gibbons, H. W 7.SH

Hancock, Geo & Son 792

Heacock, Jos 793

Heikes, W'. F 792

Herr, Albert M 793

Herr, D. K 788

Herrington. A 795

Hews. A. H. & Co,..79S

Hill, E.G. & Co 7,s5

Hillsdale Flo. Park..79U
Hitchings & Co

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Hitz. L. E 791

HoltontS: Hunkel Co.7.S5

Hopp & Lemke 791

Hunt, E. H 787

Hunt Flo. Co 795

Jennings. E. B 794

lewett, Z. K. & Co. .791

Joosten, C. H 78*5

Kasting. W. F 788

Kelsey, H, P ....700-787
Kennicott Bros. Co, .78t>

Kuehn. C. A 785

Kuhl. Geo. A 795

Lager & Hurrell.. ..789

Leaman, H. W 792

Lengenfelder, C 787

Lockland Lumber

Co 783-784

LongD. B 790

Loose. J . Louts 7S7

Lord &"liurnham Co,.'-00
Louisville Tob. Co. .800

Lvncli. W. E 785

Lvuns, M.I 794

McBnde, Ale\ 798

.MacDonald Bros,...S00
Mac Donald &

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Manning l.W 793

Mich.l, E.'H 7,H5

MiUang & Co 788

Miller. Geo". L 791

Moninger. J, C. Co. .798

Moon. S. C 78(i

.Moon. W. H. Co 793

^Iorris Floral Co 793

Moulder. Geo. B 7,84

Murphy, W 792

Nanz & Neuner 793

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 79B

Peacock, W. P 795

Pennock,S. S 788

Pierce, Butler &

Pierce .800

Pierson. F. R. Co. ...794
Prince, A. G. & Co. .785
Quaker City Machine

Works 800

Randall, A. L 7.85

Rawson. W. W.& Co.79t)

Ravnor. John 1 7^S

Reed& Keller 791

Regan Pt'g House. .,800

Reld.Edw 788

Rem berg Bros 7,S5

Rice. M. & Co 792

Rogers Park Floral

Co 7,S5

Rose Mfg. Co 798

Russell, S. 1 795

Sanders Co 793

Schiller. J, L 791

Schmitz, F. W, 0....794
Scott, Robt, & Son .790
Seawanhaka

Greenhouses 7,S9

Siieplierd. Mrs. T. B.792

Siebrecht & Son 792

Smith. N. & Son 7>S7

Smith, W, C 788

Steffens, E 784

Storrs & HarrisonCo.79t)
Stumpp & Waller

Co 7S4

Suzuki & lida 789

Swayne, W 791

Thomson, Anderson

& Kennedy 800

Ulbncht F.J 785

\'an der Horst &

Dames 790

Vaughan. McKellar

& Winterson 784

Vesev. W. J., Sec'y ,791
Vincent,Jr,,R,&Son.789

Vos. P 789

Walker Ferl. Co 790

Washburn, A, &Son.789
Weathered's Son.... 799
Weber & Sons. ..787-791

Wilmore, W. \V 787

Winter. S. B 786

Wlttbold.Geo 793

Wooden Goods Co,. 798

Wors, C, W 785

Young, John Welsh ,795

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Reading the question and answer in
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and was planted with Caladium escu-
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No. 20.

A comer in the store of Mr. Geo. M. Stumpp, New York, at Easter.

EASTER NOVELTIES.

In this issue we present views of a

number of Easter novelties seen in the
beautiful store of Mr. Geo. M. Stumpp.
New York, where the latest is always

to be found. The titles of the engrav-
ings are sufficiently descriptive. Next
week we shall present other examples.

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EXPERIMENTS WITH VIOLETS:
CONCERNING STOCK.

An experiment was l)egun upon vio-
lets in the autumn of ISfltJ. The plants
were bought through a private indi-
vidual in the open market to avoid any
favoritism that might possibly have
otherwise been shown the experiment
station. Nine lots of plants from wide-
ly sepnrated localities were purchased

No. 6— Illinois, $4.00 per 100 field-
grown.

No. 7— New York. !$0.00 per 100 field-
grown.

No. S— New Yo.k, $3.00 pel 100 fleld-
grown.

No. M— Michigan, $2 50 per 100 potted
plants,
'these nine lots of violets were all

true to name except No. 4, which

proved to be Lady Campbell.

Deutzia Gracilis, trimmed with white lace ribbon.

of firms who were advertising violet
plants in the leading florists' journals.
All nine lots of a hundred plants each
were bought for the Marie Louise va-
riety.

The following table gives the num-
ber assigned to each lot as it was re-
ceived, the state from which they were
shipped by express, the price per hun-
dred paid and whether the plants were
potted or field grown:
No. 1— Connecticut, $4.00 per 100 pat-
ted plants.
No. 2— New Jersey, $2.50 per 100 potted

plants.
No. 3 — Pennsylvania. $o.00 per 100 pot-
ted plants.
No. 4— Kentucky, $2 50 per 100 field-
grown.
No. 5— Michigan, $5.00 per 100 field-
grown.

The experiment called for fifty-two
boxes, two feet square and six inches
deep, arranged in thirteen series, and
tour boxes in each series. Each box
received one of each of the nine lots
of p ants, the position in all boxes
being the same, and was as follows:

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3

No. 4 No. 5 No. 6

No. 7 No. 8 No. 9

It will be seen from this that the
Connecticut grown plants all occupied
the upper right hand corner, while one
of the two Michigan lots was in the
middle and the other at the opposite
corner from No. 1.

Each set of four boxes received a
different treatment, but the nine lots
of plants hart the same range of treat-
ment, and therefore the total output
of blooms is something of a guide in

judging of the value of each stock.
The following table gives the condition
of plant at the time of setting out the
p ant and at the close of the experi-
ment for the average of the set o£
boxes receiving manure. Fifty (50)
was assumed as th^ standard of the
scale for first-class plants, size and
apparent vigor being the chief means
of judging:

Grade at

Grade

at Blooms

Setting.

end.

Produced.

No. 1 .

17

28

9

No. 2 .

12

5

2

No. 3 .

22

23

27

No. 4 .

2(i

12

12

No. 5 .

47

62

105

No. (i .

42

58

56

No. 7 .

44

35

33

No. 8 ..

38

48

65

No. 9 .

35

54

75

From this table it will be seen that
there was a gain in the plants in all
except Nos. 2. 4 and 7, the increase in
vigor being only one point in No. 3.
The greatest gain was in No. 5, the
plants being so vigorous at the close
as to merit a grade of 62. When the
blooms are considered it is seen that
tliere were over a hundred in No. 5,
the next best being No. 9, with 75
blossoms. The smallest was in No. 2,
when the plants gradually "went
back," as it is termed. The first four
numbers were all poor and the second
four were all better than any in the
first four, both in grade at time of
setting and at the end of the experi-
ment.

That it might be known that there
was no influence in the situation in
the boxes, a set of the nine lots was
grown in a cold frame where the same
grading and flower product was main-
tained throughout the twenty weeks
that the plants were under experimen-
tation.

One swallow does not make a sum-
mer and one experiment ought not to
settle matters that are so obscure as
violet troubles, but it is indicated
that much depends upon the stock that
is used for the growing of violets.

It would be hard to convince the
writer that any conditions, however
favorable, would have ever made a
profit out of the New Jersey plants.
These were pot grown, cost $2.50 per
hundred and under the conditions that
gave 105 blooms tor another stock,
produced two small short-stemmed
practically worthless flowers, while the
plants nearly died in the feeble at-
tempt.

It will be seen from the table that
of the nine lots four are pot grown;
and it was found for the whole exper-
iment that there were two and a half
times as many blooms upon field-
grown as upon potted plants. While
this does not prove the superiority of
either method of growing the plants,
it suggests the importance of methods,
to say the least.

The highest priced plants were No.
7, six dollars per hundred, and this lot
was exceeded in blooms, when the

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Easter Lilies Dressed with Pink Ribbon and Asparagus.

whole series of fifty-two boxes is con-
sidered, only by No. 5, which was the
next highest in price, namely, five dol-
lars per hundred.

Upon the other hand, of the three
lots co.>ting $2.50 per hundred, the low-
est price paid. one. No. 9. stood
third in output of blooms. From this
last fact it follows that the highest
priced plants do not always produce
the most blooms and likewise the low-
est priced plants do not always yield
the fewest flowers. The three lots
costing $2.50 per hundred gave about
one-halt the blooms produced by the
three lots that cost $6.00, $5.00 and
?4.00 respectively.

While it is seen from this that price
does not govern the quality of the
plants, the chances of a profitable out-
put are greater with high than with
low priced plants; in short, one should
be willing to pav well for the best
stocl£. BYRON D. HALSTED.

Exp. Sta., New Brunswick, N. J.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

The Easter that has just passed must
have taught us some lessons. It was a
great Easter undoubtedly and most
everything sold, but did you have your
stock well balanced? Our experience
was that people who wanted to buy,
with few exceptions, were better pleas-
ed with a dollar plant than one costing
more. Many of the orders received
from our best friends were for twenty
or twenty-flve plants, each to be given
to a friend. Now this is what sold .ir
would have sold if we had it, so make
a note and remember.

Hyacinths.

A single pot of hyacinths sold well at
25 cents each and ten of them in a 10-
ineh pan also sold at $2 per pan. but
as they are entirely ephemeral the cus-
tomers for them are not so plentiful as
pretty girls in June. Another year we
shall grow more pots than pans and
have them in several sizes. Nowa-

days, when you have to crepe paper al-
most everything, the old-fashioned pot
is just as acceptable as the pan. Hya-
cinths in mixed colors did not take at
all. Three hyacinths in a 5-inch pot or
half a dozen tulips would have sold
well. Remember when planting your
pans or pots of hyacinths in the fall
that the public know enough not to
want mixed up colors.

AzdAens,

They were in rather an over-abund-
ance. Some of our people had very
large specimens that did not sell, and I
would advise my friends to buy in ad-
dition to their regular stock, for which
they pay 50 cents in Europe, to lay in a
stock of azaleas that can be supplied
by American houses at about 35 or 40
cents. We had lots of call for an azalea
at $1.50. The extraordinary weather of
March rushed out most of the Van der
Cruyssen, but it is still one of the best.
Buy Van der Cruyssen. Prof. Wolters,
Memoire de Louis Van Houtte, Ber-
nard Andre, and Bernard Andre alba
for Easter and buy Deutsche Perle and
Simon Mardner for Christmas. When
you sell an azalea to a customer don't
forget to tell him that they want to be
almost saturated. The little sqifwe put
around them in potting wheii Shey ar-
rive takes up about all of the moisture
we give them, and the ballot earth in
which the feeding roots exist only gets
it by what may be called sub-irrigation
or rather capillary attraction. The
azalea, beautiful as it is, has rather got
a, "black eye" this Easter, for the rea-
son that they are not sufficiently
watered.

Lilies.

Last year I was foolish enough to
think that the lily was going out of
fashion. This year has proved the con-
trary. Lilies sold better than ever, and
don't forget to buy only of houses that
guarantee absolutely sound bulbs.
There is a young man in Philadelphia
who can spot the unsound from the
sound bulbs; his name is "W. C" It
would be cheap to hire him at $10 a day
to select your bulbs. There has been
an awful cry-out about this disease.
It is certainly very annoying, but re-
member the cost of the bulbs is of lit-
tle consideration. Suppose they cost
you double the price; that would be of
little consequence. It is the growing
that costs the money. So buy the best
and do not be hard on the drummer.
We grew a good many Japan longi-
florums, put them in 8-inch pots, three
in a pot, and thanks to the weather
they were in full flower and sold at $2
a plant. The Easter lily is always in
demand and as it is emblematic of the
occasion will never tire.

Roses.

Of all the sweet things that people
love the rose takes the bakery. Buy
them now and plant out in your own
field, farm or garden. The Belgian
grown rose is a beauty of the first
water. Some twenty years ago I hap-
pened to have a lot of young La Reine.
They were planted out, made a great

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APRIL 14, 1898.

growth, lifted in Novemlior, put in a
cold frame and brought in just right
for Easter, and sold at the magnificent
price of 25 cents. You can buy good
stock in the autumn of such noble
firms as Storrs & Harrison Co., etc.,
but if you have them on your place
how much better to handle them.

The demand for roses in pots was
quite a feature. "We had a few hun-
dred American Beauties that were just
about right, but not half enough to
satisfy the customer who wanted a
rose for a dollar. What is more profit-
able? Instead of importing a lot of
expensive azaleas grow Anne de Dies-
bach, even old La Reine. Jacque, Ba-
roness Rothschild, Capt. Christy or al-
most any H. P., for they all throw up
a glorious burst of bloom on their fir.5t
endeavor. Peter Henderson said many
years ago that the name hybrid per-
petual was a misnomer, and among
other great truths this was one. In our
hot and often dry seasons they are
not perpetual no more than is an aster.
When I last visited the British Isles
I expected to see roses by the million.
As good a place as you could see them
would be the Botanical garden at Man-
chester. A dear old man. with white
hair and sincere piety, showed me
around. I expected to see, particularly,
the roses and they were a dismal fail-
ure, unlike the roses that we knew in
our youth. Make up your minds that
instead of buying azaleas at a consid-
erable cost that roses in a 6-inch pot
with two flowers open and two buds to
come will sell at sight. How to just
do this will appear in the columns of
The Florists' Review a little later.

Cinerarias.

The cineraria a«! a house plant is a
humbug of the first water and not
worth any expression of an over- worked
intellect. It's cheap, always has been,
and although a fairly decent house
plant too often succumbs to natural
gas and society talk.

Metrosideros (Bottle Brush).

This is really an attractive plant and
as the public is always wishing some-
thing new, I would advise placing an
order for them. It is so novel and un-
like anything else that it sells on
sight.

Cytisus (or Genista).

It is not my nature to give a plant a
bad reputation, but I have this to sa.v,
that it is one of the most unsatisfac-
tory plants that you can palm off on a
customer. If they will keep it very cool
and very much wet, it inay last for 48
hours and then the symptoms of dis.so-
lution appear. Now is the time to buy
young plants of cytisus and plant them
out for they lift poorly. Keep on
growing them and never be afraid that
you are pinching them too much. You
can take the shears and clip them .is
the barber does your hair and it will
do them good as it does you.

Mignonette — Violets.

Plants grown in a violet house all
winter and were little sturdy plants
were lifted about five weeks ago and

put in pans. They sold well. Pots of
violets sold well and there were not
enough to fill the wants of everybody.
The way to grow violets in pots is jus^t
so: When dividing your plants, or tak-
ing cuttings this spring, have several
thousand more than you need. Plant
in a cold frame end of May or early

•^

Crimson Rambler Rose trimmed with
Lace Ribbon.

June. I say cold frame, but no frame is
needed until the month of November,
then they should be covered with glass.
If the winter is what we usually ex-
pect, you will not pick violets after
Christmas and not again till the mid-
dle of March, but they are the stuff
from which you are to propagate, be-
cause they have not been subjected to
any conditions adverse to their norm.il
propensities.

There are three great days when you
want violets, that is Thanksgiving,
Christmas and Easter, and of course
you want them at other times. For
two of these big days we can accom-

plish this by the use of cold frames.
You can have them in better perfec-
tion in a cold frame for Thanksgiving
than any costly house, and certainly for
Easter they will be just as prolific,
just as sweet and will realize just as
many dollars. The violet genus is
above all plants the easiest to repro-
duce from transplanting, so you can
lift the dormant plants in February
and with judicious treatment have
them a lovely gift for Easter. Wishing
everybody had as good and profitable
an Easter as the old man, I am. most
respectfully, WILLIAM SCOTT.

THE FLORIST AND THE FLOWER
SHOW.

[Read bv Georee C. Watson, hefore the New York
Florists' Club. .April 11th. ISits. |

It gives me much pleasure to appear
before the members of the New York:
Florists' Club this evening and tell
them what I think of the relations that
should exist between the florist and
the flower show. I believe I can inter-
est you for a few minutes on that sub-
ject without lugging in any of our
Philadelphia wheezes about New York
being such a sleepy Rip Van Winkle
old town. Our friend Lonsdale and
some more of his kidney tell me they
always like to come to New York when
they want a good rest, you know, but
I guess that is only just their airy way
of getting back at you fellows for some
sweet things you have got off in days
gone by about Philadelphia — the great-
est city in the country — which I could
easily prove to your satisfaction with
facts and figures, if necessary, only I
know that you know it in your hearts.

One thing I will mention, however,
and that is that Philadelphia has the
finest home of hoi'ticulture of any city
in this country, if not in the world.
Artistically the building is n dream of
beauty both externall.v and internally,
and it represents an Investment of
over half a million dollars. That is
something for patriotic New Yorlcers
to ponder over and is respectfully sub-
mitted to the fourth estate. It will be
useful stuck up on the editorial desk
when the temptation to be witty is
strong. But that splendid monument
to horticulture, completed but a few
years since, took its birth away back
many generations ago among the ar-
dent commercial and amateur florists
for which Philadelphia has always
been noted. These men of old were
keen exhibitors. At first they had no
home to invite the public to, bat had
to hire a tent or hall; then they got a
modest structure, then a more ambi-
tious one, and finally the present pa-
latial edifice.

The question naturally .irises: Does
the florist of today reap any benefit
from the exhibitions of his predeces-
sor? I answer unhesitatingly, of course
he does. Would the present generatioQ
be educated in horticulture to its pres-
ent extent without the stepping stones
laid for them by past generations? The
commercial florist of today in Phila-
delphia and Boston and New York and
other cities is being benefited by the

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seeds that were sown long ago. Not
that his predecessors thought much
about posterity. What they wauted
and what he wants is the applause and
the dollars of the living. The flower
show was recognized then as u power-
ful factor in educating the people in
this most beautiful art of gardening,
and with education came business. It's
the same today. Grow things well and
get the people to come and see them.
The business will grow in its turn,
and tlirive amazingly in this sunshine
of publicity. Look at the chrysanthe-
mum! How many were sold previous
to the time you commenced to grow
and show them well a dozen years ago,
and now look at the myriads of them
that are being distributed every year.
Look at the carnation, the rose, the
lily, the azalea and many other flow-
ers. Exhibitions have done much for

all of them, and trade has been great-
ly stimulated and expanded.

All this seems to go without saying,
but for .-ill that, it is surprising to find
many commercial florists of the pres-
ent day who are lukewarm on the sub-
ject of exhibitions and who can only
be induced to come forward and do
their share when hired — that is either
with hard cash in prize money or
pieces of plate. It seems to me the
feeling ought to be just the other way;
a commercial florist ought to be so
eager to advertise himself by showing
his products to an admiring public
that he would willingly pay handsome-
ly for the space occupied and con-
sider it a favor and a privilege to be
allowed the opportunity.

Another attitude of a great many
commercial florists at the present time
is, in my poor judgment, wrong. That

is to say because the admissions do
not pay all expenses, including fat
prize money, that the show is a failure.
There is surely another criterion to
judge by than the box offlce. A show
may be very successful in every way
and the public may crowd to see it and
yet the expense of getting it up may be
so great that the admissions do not
cover it. But why should that ba cause
of despair and much talk about the
show having been a failure, and flow-
er shows don't pay, anyway, and
all that sort of thing. I think
that attitude all bosh. I believe
flower shows pay if not one cent
is taken in at the box office. And
the better they are the better they pay.
They pay for the time being and for
the future. There is no measuring
when their effect stops. They are like
a stone dropped in the water. The
circles keep on widening and widening
and the whole trade reaps the benefit.
I believe every florists' club ought to
give frequent flower shows, three or
tour times a year at least. Don't say I
am too busy. It is a part of your busi-
ness. It gives you a chance to meet
old customers and make new ones. It
is advertising of the most effective
kind. Business begets business, and to
get business you must make a noise.
There is no better way of making your-
self felt than through the public exhi-
bition. Experience teaches this, history
proves it and common sense clutches
it.

If the commercial florists in a com-
munity find the presence of a Horti-
cultural Society in their midst let them
rejoice. Instead of making a machine
to educate their neighbors at great ex-
pense here is one ready to their hands
and already doing the work. It does
not take a house to fall on a man to
make him see that, and the potential-
ity of such an institution for the fur-
therance of the business interests of
the florists' trade. A florists' club can
organize a flower show, can run It
successfully and achieve, great and
lasting good, but the individual mem-
bers can do more with less effort by
assisting their Horticultural Society.
The Horticultural Society is closer to
the general public, who do or may
garden for pleasure, being in fact a
part of it, and is therefore more pow-
erful because no one can say, "Oh, they
have goods to sell." I want to dwell
on that point. I think it important.
Many will say. a florists' club can run
a flower show just as well, nay, better
than a Horticultural Society. As to
that they may give a better display,
but they will not have the same influ-
ence with the public. Take the Amer-
ican Carnation Society for instance.
The devilish maliciousness of the indi-
vidual who nicknamed it "the rooted
cutting society" is an example of what
poison can be injected by a lie that
is not all lie and therefore much more
deadly than a downright untruth.

On the whole, I think the florist can
get the most good otVt of the flower
show if he investigates it through the
medium of an amateur organization,
but I do not wish to minimize the power
of a frank and candid trade show for

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advertising purposes. I hope for a
great awakening to the possiljilities of
expanding the flower business in this
country by the concentration of atten-
tion on the matter of extending the
marliet. increasing the demand. The
selling of our product is considerable
of a science, as many of our bright
growers have found to their sorrow.
Many have made the mistake of think-
ing that anything when well done will
sell itself. Don't you believe it. You
must first have your public educated
up to the point of knowing a good
thing when it sees it.

And. gentlemen, in conclusion, that's
the nigger in the woodpile. There
ought to be a great deal more atten-
tion paid to preparing the ground of
the public mind, sowing the seed
thereon, cultivating, weeding, training,
watering it— day in and day out. keep-
ing all the time at it and never let-
ting up. If this thought could be thor-
oughly worked into the composition of
the little army of 15,000 or 20.000 com-
mercial florists in the United States
do you doubt for a moment the im-
mense expansion of the business and
the honor, glory and profit to all con-
cerned? I don't, for one, and that I
take it is the interest the florist has
in the flower show, and is the reason
why I think all florists should support
the same much more warmly than
many of them now do. They're a good
thing. Ask for them. See that vou
get them. And for heaven's sake "get
rid of that insane idea that it is the
number of dollars taken at the box of-
fice that makes a show successful.

PHILADELPHIA.

A Glorious Easter.

It was a glorious Easter. This is
the general opinion. Nearly every-
body had a better Easter than last
year, and nearly everybody is happy.
Last year it was a growers' Easter,
and this year it might be fairly termed
a dealers' Easter. I do not mean by
this that the growers are not content,
but that the conditions favored the
dealers.

The weather in the early part of the
week was below freezing each night,
and until Saturday continued remark-
ably cool for the season. This helped
the dealers keep their blooming stock
in nice condition, enabled them to de-
liver it without extra expense for
■wrapping, and kept the supply of cut
flowers down and the quality up, to
say nothing of being just right tor the
shoppers. The growers had more to
contend with. The snow storm and
cold on Tuesday made delivering
plants slow and expensive. The warm
weather preceding this week of cold
tended to bring the crops of roses and
carnations in too fast in many cases.

Prices were good, a little "better all
around than last year. This was part-
ly due to the really excellent quality
of nearly every class of stock: it was
worth more and partly, perhaps I
should say chiefly, to the demand,
•which exceeded the supply.

Lilies were very, very scarce. Other
flowering plants benefited by this fact,
but even other flowering plants did not
hold out when good. A great many of
the growers sold out clean. It is be-
lieved that most dealers did likewise,
or so nearly so that what remains will
be needed for this week's weddings.

There was some uncertainty about
cut flowers early in the week. True,
the weather and general business con-
ditions favored good prices, and Secre-
tary Rust, who is well posted, said:
"There will be no surplus stock this
Easter." Still it was said that S. S.
Pennock had submitted his scale of
prices to Pennock Bros., and that those
astuto young men had allowed him to
leave without giving an order for fan-
cy Beauties, preferring to wait and
see.

With Friday came confidence. The
dealers bought freely and prices were
firm. Beauties brought $1 to $6 a doz-
en, and a few are said to have brought
more: Brides and Maids, $S to $12:
carnations, $3 to $4, with fancies a
shade higher: lilies, $10 to $12, a few
selected for shipping orders $15: val-
ley, $3 to $4; tulips, $4 to $.5: daffo-
dils, $3.

Lily Disease.

The club meeting held on Tuesday
evening was devoted to the lily dis-
ease and proved most interesting. The
stormy weather and busy season rath-
er diminished the attendance.

President Harris delivered his paper
and a general discussion followed,
which was participated in by Robert
Craig, Henry F. Michell, George C.
Watson. Isaac Kennedy, George An-
derson and others. The general opin-
ion seemed to be that the trouble was
caused by a mite which entered the
bulb in Bermuda. It was suggested
that various forms of insecticides
should be tried. One speaker thought
the bulbs ought to be packed in Ber-
muda for shipment in tobacco dust,
with a little sulphur added, using a
very tight box, in order that the fumes
caused by the action of the heat on the
packing material might destroy insect
life in transit. A report from the Unit-
ed States Department of Agriculture
at Washington says that they do not
believe the insects can be killed with-
out injuring the bulbs.

A motion that the club request its
members to secure a written guaran-
tee when purchasing imported stock
was tabled, the idea being that it was
inexpedient for the club to do this, .-is
such a request could not be enforced.
It seems to me the club missed a
chance to be of service to its members.
Such a request is merely a suggestion
which, when brought to each member's
attention, might save many a dollar.

Notes.

The greatest Easter Philadelphia has
ever known.

It is said all the commission men
sold out clean.

Violets were very scarce; doubles
sold quickly: singles were not very
good, as a rule.

Probably the best Beauties coming-
in are from Edwin Lonsdale's last new
house. They are very fine and bring
$G a dozen.

The two largest Easter plant grow-
ers, Robert Craig and W. K. Harris,
sold out clean, and could have sold
many more lilies. J. W. Y.

CHICAGO.

The Easter Trade.

The leading retailers all report a
very satisfactory Easter trade, in most
cases considerably larger than that of
last year. Nearly all noted a further
incre;ise in the call for plants.

Mr. E. Wienhoeber did a large busi-
ness in both plants and cut flowers.
He noted, though, that the call was.
mainly for the more moderate-priced
plants and arrangements, and some of
his most expensive baskets of plants,
failed to find customers. The plants,
and plant arrangements that had the
call ranged from $1..50 to $5.00. Of
course, many sales were made of more
costly arrangements, but the great,
bulk of the sales were within the range
of prices noted. He sold large quan-
tities of pans of hyacinths and other
bulbous flowers, dressed with crepe
paper. He thought there was rather
less call than heretofore tor daffo-
dils. He ran short of cut flowers last
year and ordered an extra supply this,
time, with the result that he had some
left on his hands, the oversupply be-
ing mainly of the higher-priced stock.
Still, taking everything into considera-
tion, he is well pleased with results.

Geo. Wittbold did a larger Easter
trade than ever before at his North
Clark street store, the sales of plants,
being especially large.

Charles A. Samuelson did a better
business than last year, and noted a
still further increase in the call for
blooming plants. He also noted that
the bulk of the sales of plants were of
the more moderate-priced ones. He
had an extra store and handled a large
quantity of plants. Among especially
effective arrangements noted in his
store were short window boxes of
dwarf grown lilies, half a dozen plants
in a box. the box covered with green
tinted crepe paper, and gracefully ar-
ranged baskets of Clothilde Sonpert
roses. Azaleas seemed to lead in ex-
pensive blooming plants. His window
display attracted much attention. It
was a gracefully arranged group of
Adiantum Farleyense, the pots cov-
ered with green moss, and in the cen-
ter a large cross of green galax leaves
decorated with clusters of Cattleya
Trianae. The store was a mass of
blooming plants and arrangements of
same in baskets and jardinieres.

In the window of W. J. Smyth ap-
peared a huge cross of lilies among a
mass of miscellaneous blooming
plants, palms and ferns. His Easter
trade was very considerably larger
than that of last year, and he also
noted a marked increase in the de-
mand for blooming plants. Lilies led
in demand, followed by azaleas, hy-

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Mr. Geo. M. Stumpp, New York, among his Easter Plants.

brid roses, hyacinths, hydrangeas, and
extra fine cinerarias. He thinlvs that
hyljrid roses in pots are a coming
plant for Easter sales, as they seem to
catch the popular fancy and sell at
good prices. Tulips did not seem to
sell with him, and he will not carry
any another year. Hyacinths went
well. His last year's experience made
him cautious about preparing many
expensive plant arrangements and his
sales were almost entirely of those of
moderate price, ranging generally
from $3 to $5.

P. .1. Hnuswirth's Easter trade was
fully equal to that of last year. He
also noted an increasing call for
plants, but the down-town stores find
it difficult to provide the necessary
space for handling. A new feature at
his store is the utilization of what
might be called an upper story show
window. It wouldn't be noticed much
from the sidewalk, but is sure to catch
the eyes of passengers on the elevated
road which passes in front.

H. F. Halle found Easter business
fully as good, if not better, than last
year. The supply was ample and no
pickled stock was in evidence. Plant
sales were large, lilies leading, as us-
ual. The larger sizes seemed in best
demand, such iis sold at $1.50 each,
and none sold at less than $1. Azaleas
went well, especially the larger sizes.
In hyacinths and tulips, the light col-
ors sold best, and those in pans far
outsold individual plants in pots. Daf-
fodils did not sell well and he had a
surplus. Call for palms was light, all
seeming to desire plants in bloom. The

addition of crepe paper materially
helped the sale of plants.

A quantity of left-over spiraeas was
noted at several p. aces, and the opin-
ion was unanimous that it was useless
to attempt to make the spiraea an
Easter plant. Buyers do not want it,
and the growers had better save their
effort and expense in growing it.

The unfavorable weather undoubt-
edly lost the retailers consideralde
transient trade, and had the weather
been more favorable, sales would have
been I otice^bly laiger.

The Wholesalers.

All the wholesalers report an excel-
lent Easter trade, from equal to last
year to one-third larger. The supply
was very good, under the circum-
stances, and everything salable seems
to have been cleaned up except some
lots of violets and adiantums. Some
of the houses had quite large batches
of these left over. The small demand
for adiantums was a surprise, as was
also an apparent falling off in the call
for asparagus. Sniilax went well.

Bassett & Washburn report the larg-
est business in the history of the firm,
as does also Kennicott Bros. Co., and
demand has held up well since Easter.
Reports were also obtained from E. H.
Hunt. Vaughan, McKellar & Winter-
son. Reinberg Bros., W. E. Lynch, S.
B. Winter. E. C. Amiing, Rogers Park
Floral Co.. A. G. Prince & Co., and A.
L. Randall, and one was a repetition
of the other — good sales all around;
wish Easter came oftener.

■Various Items.

The McCormick greenhouses at Lake
Forest have been toi-n down, and thus
passes away an old landmark in the
cut flower growing industry in the
vicinity of Chicago. Fifteen years ago
these greenhouses sent to the Chicago
market about all the "fancy" roses the
city could boast, "fancies" at that time
including such varieties as Mermet,
Perle and Niphetos. They were the
first large three-quarter span forcing
houses erected around Chicago, and
the establishment was considered to
be of enormous extent at the time,
though the range of glass was a small
one compared with many of today.

Mr. W. A. Kennedy, who rented the
McCormick houses the last few years,
has removed to Milwaukee, and has
rented the Deuster greenhouses there.

Mr. John Cook, formerly with W. N.
Rndd. at Mt. Greenwood, has rented
the Saxon greenhouses at Downer's
Grove.

The quarterly meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society of Chicago was held
last. Saturday afternoon at the Sher-
man House, but there being no quo-
rum, the meeting adjourned, subject
to the call of the president. No use
depending upon florists to attend a
meeting on the day before Easter.

This Thursday evehing (April 14)
will be "Private Gardeners' Night" at
the Florists' Club.

E. H. Hunt is improving, but is still
unable to attend to business. O. W.
Frese is also on the sick list.

W. Warnaar. representing Van
Heemstra & Co., Sassenheim, Holland,
was a recent visitor.

T. J. Corbrey has returned from
California, and may resume business
here.

ST. LOUIS.

The Easter Trade.

Easter trade in St. Louis was fully
up to the expectations of all the flor-
ists and the weather was most favor-
able to the flower buyers. Flowers
were not over-plentiful — that is, no
glut. The commission men sold out
clean and at top prices, claiming they
could have sold more if stock could
have been had. The bulk of the or-
ders came in at the last moment and
compelled the majority of the florists
to work half the night, and some all
night, in order to get them in shape
for delivery early Sunday morning.

Harrisii plants were not plentiful,
the supply being short of demand.
Pots having from 3 to 4 blooms
brought $1. and from 5 to 8 flowers, $2.
Azaleas were in good demand, bring-
ing from $1.50 to $3. Hydrangeas and
caHas sold well at from $1 to $2 each.
The report is that this Easter more
plants were sold than ever before.

Good, first-class roses were scarce
and sold all the way from $8 to $10 per
100; seconds. $6 to $8. Carnations
were in good supply and plenty of
them to be had. only the white being a
little scarce. The poorer grades

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brought ?2, while the best fancy sold
at $6. the bulk selling at $4. Violets
were very scarce and only a few Cali-
fornlas came in. and sold at $1 per
100. A few southern arrived from the
south and were bought up at 3-J cents.
Bulb stuff was very plentiful and.
generally speaking, good in quality.
Dutch hyacinths and tulips sold at $3
and $i; valley, very tine, $4: Von Sion.
$3 and $4. Cut Harrisii reached the
$l."i mark Saturilay morning and sold
well; callas. $10 and .$12.50. and plenty
of them. Sweet peas went up to $2.50
per 100.

Everybody Satisfied.

The down-town as well as the West
End florists are very enthusiastic over
their Easter business, and it is safe to
say that the bulk of trade done was
far in advance of any previous Easter
weelv. The majority of the florists had
tlieir windows handsomely decorated
with hydrangeas, azaleas, palms, arau-
carias, Harrisii and calla plants.

Among the West End florists. Mr.
Robert Ayers. of the Ayers Floral Co..
reports business with them the best in
years. Plants and cut flowers alike
sold well, with lots of funeral work all
the week.

At Weber's all hands were busy with
plants, cut flowers and decorative
work. Business was never better than
this Easter.

Connon Floral Co. and Luther Arm-
strong did a tip-top business; had all
they could do to supply the demand
and realized good prices.

George Walbart and Mary Ostertag,
the North Grand avenue florists, re-
port business excellent and sold out
clean. They both made a fine display
in their large show windows with
handsome plants and cut flowers;
trade the best in years.

Robert Tesson. of Ellison & Tesson.
reports business at their up and down-
town stores great; trade better than
ever at Easter time.

Ostertag Bros., Chas Schonelle, and
Wm. Oughton, the Washington avenue
florists, report business very satisfac-
tory; could have done more had tlie
supply been larger.

The down-town floiists all did a
great business. Riessen Floral Co.
made a fine display at their two down-
town stores. Mrs. Buechel reports
that they were worked to death; besi
trade in years.

At Jordan's the display of Harrisii
and palms was fine, and Mr. Kunz. the
manager, reports trade in excess of
last year.

Miss Badaracco, North Floral Co.,
and Krebs Floral Co. report that tr.-ide
was fine and could not have been bet-
ter in plants and cut flowers.

C. Young & Sons Co. were very busy,
experiencing the best Easter in years.
This firm had the finest lot of Harrisii
plants in the city.

The South Side florists speak in the
same terms. Fillmore, Schray and
Beyer had good plant sales and almost
sold out of Easter stock.

Gus Eggling and W. L. Hucke report

a rusliing Easter trade, with good
prices, selling out early Sunday.

The North Side florists, near the
cemeteries. Julius Koenig. Sr. and
Jr., and H. Meinhardt, report that they
were never busier than this Easter.

C. C. Sanders also had a fine trade
in plants and cut flowers, averagmg
better than last year.

Notes.

Rudolph J. Mohr. late with Hess &
Swoboda, Omaha. Neb., is now at the
Missouri Botanical Garden. Mr. Mohr
will remain in St. Louis and will make
application for membership in the lo-
cal florist club at its next meeting.

It is now a fixed fact that the chrys-
anthemum show this year will he held
at the Coliseum, the directors having
accepted our terms. The datos are
fixed for November 14. 15. 16, 17 and
IS. The committee is hard at work
and the special prizes are coming in
better than last year. This will make
it the best and largest show St. Louis
has ever had.

Joe Rolker, representing Aug. Rolk-
er & Sons. New York, is in town look-
ing better than ever.

At the bowling club Monday night
the attendance was good and some
good rolling was done. In the three
games rolled Emil Schray was high
man with 6S4; Carl Beyer second, with
.576. and Kuehn third, with 559. High
single score was by Schray, with 260,
Beyer second, with 218; Kuehn third,
with 202. Dr. Helwig and Fillmore
both distinguished themselves by mak-
ing 93 and 90 in one of the games.

J. J. B.

WASHINGTON.

Satisfactory Easter.

Easter day opened bright and warm,
which cheered the boys who have
worked so hard and have been under
such a strain the past few weeks in
preparing for this event. All seemed
to h.-ive plenty and all shared alike the
prosperity that followed. The week
opened with a genuine snow storm,
accompanied with high winds. The
high winds continued until Friday,
making it extremely difficult in ship-
ping Harrisiis. The night tempera-
tures on two occasions during the
week fell to 22 degrees, and looked a3
if Easter day might be frosty, but for-
tune favored the fiorists this time and
the day was perfect.

The trade in general was very good.
High prices were not realized to any
extent, few paying more than one dol-
lar. The customers wanted roses for
that price and asked for the best for
that money. Large plants of azaleas,
.genistas and hydrangeas did not go
very lively; like roses, they gave way
to cheaper plants.

Ej.pressions of Opinion.

The market people one and all had
congested crowds about, without suffi-
cient help to wait upon them. The ac-

companying interviews will tell the
story;

Mr. Wm. Gude.— "The sale of plants
was very much larger than at any pre-
ceding Easter. We had quantities and
could sell cheap. Large flowering
plants not in demand, though sold a
few. Church work about as usual. We
had about twenty clerks and found
even this number inadequate to prop-
erly wait on the throngs who crowded
the store. We did an immense busi-
ness."

Mr. J. Louis Loose. — "My cut flower
trade was excellent, realizing good
prices. The demand was for fine
plants, cheap ones not taking. All my
ten and fifteen dollar plants are gone,
while, as you see, my interior ones are
left. The demand for violets was enor-
mous; I might say tlie same of carna-
tions. I consider it my best Easter."

Mr. C. F. Hale.— "I don't think
there were as many boxes of flowers
sent out this Easter as on former
years; their place seems to have been
taken by plants. The demand was for
plants ranging from one to two dol-
lars, not exceeding that. Bulbous stuff
seems on the decline. It does not take
first place as it did formerly. Violets
were inferior and I did not care risk-
ing sending them out."

Mr. Otto Bauer. — "As far as I am
concerned I had a pretty good Easter.
Could have sold double the quantity of
violets. People did not want high
priced roses; the demand was for
cheaper stuff. Carnations were in
great demand and the supply limited."

Mr. Blackstone. — "I had a large
stock of violets and soon disposed of
them. Trade good."

John Graver. — "Harrisiis went off
like hot cakes. Carnations and violets
sold well. Could not get good prices
for roses; demand was for cheap
flowers. Foliage plants not even called
for. Tulips, jonquils, etc.. good."

Robt. Bowdler. — "All the business I
could handle, and supply equal to the
demand."

N. Studer. — "Business the best we
ever had."

C. Schellhorn. — "Sold out my roses
early, realizing good prices. Plant
trade immense."

Fred Kramer. — "Best Easter we ever
had; shipping trade excellent. Sent
fiowers to Key West and even to Ha-
vana last week. Market trade good."

Phillips & Lewis. — "We had to hus-
tle to wait on the crowds, and before
night were completely cleaned out.
Best Easter we ever had."

The demand for Easter lilies was
good, and but few were unsold. Prices
obtained averaged about twenty-five
cents per flower and fifteen cents per
flower, wholesale. There were several
thousand more grown in this city this
season than last, so that the supply
was equal to the demand. W. H. K.

THE WASHINGTON MEETING.

Editor Florists' Review: I feel that
I cannot allow to pass unchallenged
the report of your Washington corre-
spondent, in your issue of March 31,

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809

Crotolaria Langenstrata.

as regards the entertainment of the
executive committee of the S. A. F. in
this city.

It appears that the florists of the
District of Columbia who ignored the
committee now feel slighted at not be-
ing invited to the meetings and enter-
tainment. In all the trade papers ap-
peared announcements that the execu-
tive committee would meet in Wash-
ington. March 15. and in those an-
nouncements suggestions were invited
from any and all as to the work of the
committee. It seems to me that it
would have been only common cour-
tesy for the florists who held aloof to
have extended a hand of welcome to
the members of the committee, and if
they had a grievance, to state it to the
committee, and not afterward state it
in print.

As I personally made the arrange-
ments for the entertainment of the

committee. I am in a position to state
that they were not made by "a certain
government official." Being the broth-
er of the president of the society, it
seemed as though it would not be best
for me to take the initiative, but after
waiting till the Monday preceding the
meeting, and finding no steps what-
ever had been taken, I felt forced to
go ahead. My first step was to visit
the leading members of the Commer-
cial Florists' Club, including Mr. W.
H. K., and ask their opinion in refer-
ence to entertaining the executive
committee. They each informed me
that they could not take any part, un-
der the circumstances, nor could they
be present at the banquet, giving vari-
ous reasons.

I was thus obliged to go ahead with-
out the assistance of these members of
the craft, but I did secure the co-
operation of Messrs. J. H. Small. Jr.,

Benj. Durfee, and \Vm. Clark. No one
was asked to contribute a single penny.
Thus it will be seen that the state-
ments of \V. H. K. have no foundation
in fact. That gentleman must have
imagined some things and then taken
them for facts. That "a government
oflicial steered the party" is untrue.
That the florists were not wanted is
not so. That there was any effort
made to keep the florists in the dark is
false. That they were approached on
the eve of the banquet and asked to
help defray the expenses is also not so.
Stick to the truth and evervthing will
be all right. ADOLPHUS GUDB.

Washington, D. C, April 6.

CROTOLARIA LANGENSTRATA,

As swainsonas are now popular at-
tention should be drawn to Crotola-
ria langenstrata, seen in the illustra-
tion, generally known as the "yellow
swainsona," little seen in our floral es-
tablishments. There are several spe-
cies, but the one named is the best
known in commercial circles. The
color is a beautiful saffron yellow,
slightly veined with deep red. The
leaves resemble those of the clover,
except that they are without veins.
The habit resembles that of the swain-
sona, and it requires practically the
same treatment. It is useful either as
a pot plant or for cut flowers, and
grows well planted out. It requires
pinching twice before being allowed to
flower, and does best in a temperature
of 55 to 60 degrees.

Propagation is by either cuttings or
seeds, the latter being produced quite
freely, but like all perennials seedlings
will not give flowers as soon as plants
from cuttings. Of insect enemies red
spider is the most to be guarded
against. b.

BOSTON.

Review of the Market.

Easter week turned out all that
could be desired as a successful busi-
ness investment in the floral line, both
for the wholesaler and the retailer. In
the wholesale department the run up-
on roses, carnations and violets was
immense, the latter in many instances
were very poor, owing to the warm
and sunny weather throughout March,
but those that were anything like de-
cent flowers were soon sold at good
prices.

Carnations were never suflSciently
plentiful to supply the demand. I
heard one wholesale firm say on one
day's sale that thirty thousand had
been sent to them and early in the
day they were crying a scarcity anu in
the evening could have disposed of
forty thousand more, consequently the
price was at all times in the week at
the top notch.

Roses were also in great demand
and scarce, although extra large ship-
ments were made by some of the lar-
gest growers, but every evening closed
with the cry of being sold out of most
stock.

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APRIL 14, 1898.

Lilies, botli Harrisiis and longiflor-
ums, were plentiful, but there seemed
to be extra demand for church decora-
tion and the many other useful pur-
poses tor which these decorative plants
can be used at this season. A quantity
sold showed the ravages of disease,
to which this stock has been subject
the last few years.

Notes.

The several proprietors of the lead-
ing retail stores vied with each other
in making grand and attractive dis-
plays in their show windows, and the
streets for many yards on each side
of their stores were resplendent with
floral beauty. The weather from about
the middle of the week was all that
could be desired, although the early
part of the week made many look
doubtful and glum, for Tuesday and
Wednesday were very unfavorable
days for distributing plants, grown
under tropical temperature. However,
the clearing weather brought a boom
with it and successful results emanate
on all sides.

Among the visitors to the Hub may
be noted Mr. J. D. Thompson and
James Hartshorne. of Joliet. 111., look-
ing for stock to fill a new range of
ten large greenhouses over 200 feet
long, now under course of erection at
Chicago. C. H. J.

NEW YORK.

Among the Wholesalers.
Disappointment and disappointing
was business from the standpoint of
all the craft, and, as one remarked to
me, Easter must now be relegated with
New Year's, from a trade standpoint.
The word "rush" did not enter into
the market from the time the doors
opened Monday morning till they
closed Saturday night. It is all over
now but the kicking, which will un-
doubtedly come from the grower, who
has himself killed the goose with the
golden eggs. As usual, there was a
perfect famine in flowers Thursday and
Friday, wholesalers running hither
and thither to find stock, and none to
be had, when good prices might have
been realized, and then on Saturday all
the flowers of Flowerdom dumped on
the market, artificially high prices on
the start, then a general slump ijtid
riinniug to cover, with stock leit on
hand. Truly, the competition of flow-
ers versus plants has been royal, but
plants have come out a long way win-
ner; it was essentially a plant Easter.
The fact remains that while the re-
tailer and plant grower prospered, the
wholesale man and cut flower grower
got left. There is a moral to all this;
it is too apparent, however, to have to
give any explanation; it is a bald and
convincing fact.

Easter Prices.

While the following prices are the
highest obtained for some stock, it
must be understood that the average
was much lower, and I must refer you
to the New York market for same, as

prices broke considerably after the day
opened:

Beauties, of which there was an ab-
normal glut, the quantity being un-
precedented, started at 75 cents for
the finest long stemmed, but soon
dropped to .50 cents and lower, with
large quantities unsold. Maids there
were in plenty; Brides, somewhat less,
realized for select stock and extra
graded $12 to $15 per 100, the general
run being from $30 to $60 per 1,000.
Meteors and all red roses dragged
slowly, the Jack taking the place of
the Meteor, being superior in color,
size and perfume. The price was low,
however, considering the stock, $4 per
dozen for the top grade and as low as
$10 per 100 for inferior.

There were a few Brunners sold for
GO cents, but the majority of good flow-
ers realized but $0 per dozen; short
stemmed, as low as $10 per 100. Very
few Testouts came into the market,
and $10 was the top price. Morgans
and Cusins sold slowly at $6 per 100,
while for Perles there was scarcely
any demand.

Carnations, which came in larger
quantities than expected, were pretty
generally cleaned up, ordinary kinds,
like Scott. Daybreak and McGowan
reaching top price at $5 per 100. run-
ning down to $2.50 for inferior stock,
while fancy varieties sold from $6 to
$8 per 100.

Valley was a glut at the start, but
cleaned up pretty good; $3 was gotten
for some "extra select," while large
quantities were sold for $2 per 100.
Harrisii and longiflorums were in fair
demand, with unexpected heavy ship-
ments; they realized $6 to $10 per 100,
with quite a lot of inferior quality left
over from handling. There was no
demand for bulb stuff outside of val-
ley and Harrisii. and the bulk of tu-
lips, narcissus and hyacinths is to-
day laying in the ice boxes, unsold.

Purple lilac and mignonette went
slowly and adiantum far exceeded the
demand. Violets were erratic, a few
fine ones selling for $1 per 100, but the
bulk went for $3 to $7.50 per 1.000.

Later reports prove that there was a
tremendous lot of stuff left over unsold
by Monday morning and this most of
the finest and most expensive flowers
in the market, as American Beauties,
etc.

Among the Retailers.

From the retailers' point of view,
trade for Easter was very satisfactory.
It was essentially a plant Easter of
large proportions, with a lot of ribbon,
crepe paper, and baskets thrown in.
Many opened extra stores, branches
and annexes, for the quantity of plants
handled was prodigious, and stores
were filled with them from cellar to
ceiling.

Our illustrations will give a fair idea
of the novelties handled and the wav
of dressing plants in this the Greater
New York. The varieties of plants
handled were much larger than in for-
mer years, and the Boronia elatior, a
bushy plant, with aromatic foliage and
pretty, deep pink flowers, somewhat

resembling in shape lily of the valley,
was very novel and attractive. Then
there were heaths, epacris, gardenias,
rhododendrons, genistas, azaleas, lilies
and, last, but not least, the rose Crim-
son Rambler, an excellent decorative
plant and a quick seller, besides lots
of miscellaneous bulbous plants, etc.,
etc. I noted in one store also the
variegated foliaged Lilium longiflorum
eximium, rather odd. though apparent-
ly a very dwarf grower.

The florists pushed plants where and
whenever they could, and this is why
cut flowers suffered. They had bought
their plants, and these had to be sold;
if their customers demanded (this is a
strong word, but it fits the case), why.
they sent out their buyer or telephoned
for stock. One of the largest florists in
the city did not place any order for
flowers at all; he just rested on his
oars, so to speak, because there was
stock in plenty, and he knew he could
get it. He knew he had plants to sell —
in fact, plants to burn.

Easter has come and gone, and it is
a long wait to Christmas, and the re-
tailer will have a chance to rest from
his labors, although I presume there
will be lots of weddings and societ.v
functions in the near future, unless,
perhaps, war is declared next week.

Club Meeting.

At the regular meeting of the New
York Florists' Club the smallest at-
tendance was present since the new re-
gime. This can be accounted for by
Easter just passed and the members
taking a well earned rest after their
arduous labors and incidentally to
count the shekels gathered in during
the rush.

President Plumb was in the chair,
and after the usual preliminary pro-
ceedings, nine members were unani-
mously elected and the following gen-
tlemen nominated: W. C. Vanhornt,
of the Vanhorne, Griffen Co., New
York City; L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford,
N. J.; G. Kettel. Seabright, N. J. The
standing committee on exhibits made
their report.

The Exhibit.

W. A. Manda, Orange, N. J., staged
a new seedling. Begonia Hex, very dis-
tinct and without any zone, color dark
green with silver blotches and mark-
ings; awarded a certificate of merit.
Also Cobea scandens variegata and a
hybrid foliage. Anthurium crystalinum
by magnificum.

Mr. J. Carroll, Hemstead, L. I.,
showed a new violet, a cross between
Marie Louise and Swanley White, of
a very delicate lavender color.

Mr. J. N. May then introduced the
lecturer of the evening, Mr. G. C.
Watson, of Philadelphia, who gave a
very interesting talk on "The Florist
and the Flower Show," which appears
elsewhere in this issue.

Mr. Watson brought out some excel-
lent points and a general discussion,
in which the advantages of Boston and
Philadelphia as flower show cities were
compared with New York.

An invitation from the New York

A PR 11, 11. ISHS.

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811

The Horticultural Buildings for Bronx Park, New York City.

Gardeners' Society to confer with re-
gard to liolding a fall show was re-
ferred to the exhibition committee.

THE HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
FOR BRONX PARK.

We present herewith an engraving
of the conservatories for the botanical
garden at Bronx Park. New York City.
They were designed by the Lord &
Burnham Company, the well known
horticultural architects, and will be
erected under their direction by a local
contractor. Mr. John R. Sheehan.

In all, there are thirteen houses, cov-
ering an area of forty-five thousand
square feet. The central feature is a
palm house one hundred feet in diam-
eter and ninety feet high, from either
side of which, running east and west.
are two wings, each divided into two
compartments, with other houses at
the ends, as seen in the engraving.
Running south from these are two
other low houses that connect with
two square ones with cut corners, and
running east and west between these
are two low houses with octagonal
ends, thus making the houses enclose
a large court, which is approached
from the south. This court will be
utilized for aquatic planting and other
ornamental features.

The group of houses will stand upon
a broad terrace and will occupy a com-
manding position. The architectural
style is mainly the modernized Italian
renaissance. When finished, this will
be one of the finest ranges of glass in
the country.

ROCHES! ER. N. Y.

Review of Easter Trade.

Easter trade with the retailers was
quite satisfactoiT on the average, but
again there was a marked falling off
this year in the public demand for cut
flowers of every description, though
the increased plant sales swelled the
total receipts above the usual figures
and our storemen do not complain, for
they all were amply prepared to fur-
nish any quantity of flowering plants
and in greater variety than heretofore.
Some good plants were left over, but
most of these may be used to good ad-
vantage in the several large decora-
tions which are in prospect during the
week, so very little of this apparent
surplus will go to waste. Azaleas were
in evidence everywhere, some of them
a little on the passee. but selling quite
well after all. Specimens and half
specimens did not move so readily as
was anticipated. Plants worth from
$1.50 to $2.50 were sure of finding a
purchaser while anything larger than
that or higher in price would only oc-
casionally be called for. and it is most-
ly these sizes which were left behind.
Roses in pots sold remarkably well
and good prices were realized.

All the lilies were disposed of. This
was the only article which could be
called scarce, yet the supply was in
reality as good and abundant as last
year. Rhododendrons and kalmias
sold only fairly well: quite a few of
these are left in the houses. Lilacs
were too plentiful. Hyacinths in pans.

especially the larger sizes, were high-
ly appreciated and other bulbous stuff
found equal favor. Spiraeas and mis-
cellaneous plants were quite plenty;
a good many of them are on hand yet,
while hydrangeas, though not at all
scarce a few days ago, are now nearly
all gone, excepting a few which are
not fully developed.

In cut flowers the prices were kept
a trifle above last year's figures, though
the demand was not as brisk, only a
few of our retailers had laid in as
large a stock as usual for the occasion,
but nearly every one had more on hand
than was needed. Bulbous stuff, mig-
nonette and violets were decidedly in
excess. Roses and carnations sold
fairly well, yet there was more on hand
than could be used. People were in-
clined more than ever to expend their
money purchasing a pretty plant of
some kind rather than invest the same
:i mount in cut flowers, which in a day
or two have to be cast away, while a
potted plant will continue in good
shape for a week or even a month;
they have learned that much from ex-
perience.

The weather was very pleasant and
favorable for the delivery of goods,
no extra wrapping to protect against
frost was needed as in former years,
saving much time and extra labor to
our overworked storemen and their
employes. K.

TRY AN ABV. in the Review if you
have any surplus stock to sell to the
trade.

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FREE FLOWERS AND PLANTS.

^Ve niite a ifinlency in some quarters
to be sarcastic about the efforts of the
Washington florists to stop the whole-
sale giving away of flowers and plants
by the public greenhouses to parties
with a political ■■pull." And we also
note an attempt to cover up the in-
iquity by sweet sounding phrases to
the effect that such use of the public
property is really to the advantage
of the florist in more widely dissemin-
ating a love for flowers.

The efforts of the Washington flor-
ists in the line indicated are to be
warmly commended, and should be in-
dorsed by every honest citizen. The
keepers of public gi-eenhouses have no
more moral or legal right to give away
their productions than the keeper of
the mint has to give away the money
coined.

And that the flowers and plants
given away by public institutions are
of any direct or indirect bene-
fit to the trade is simply non-
sense. It is the love of getting
something for nothing that is dissem-
inated, rather than a love for flowers.
And the trade doesn't need any assist-
ance from the government. Neither
does it ask any government official or
employe to commit a breach of trust
in order to assist it.

The productions of the public green-
houses are for the benefit of the whole
public, and not for those who happen
to have political influence. And the
growing in quantity of the usual com-
mercial flowers in a public greenhouse
is prima facie evidence of an intent
of the official in charge to make an
improper use of same, for in no way
can the intent of the law be so con-
torted as to include the growing of cut
flowers for the purpose of free distri-
bution.

THE PRESSWORK on the last issue
of The Review was accomplished with
great difficulty, on account of the wide-
spread strike of pressteeders in Chi-
cago. As a consequence, the quality
■was not up to our usual standard, and
there was a delay in mailing part of
the edition. The strike has now been
adjusted.

ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE.

The well deserved title of ■'Qu^en of
the Maidenhairs" lias sometimes been
applied to this lovely fern, and in truth
it is one of the most beautiful of all
ferns, and having been so extensively
propagated of late years it has become
so widely known that an extended de-
scription seems scarcely necessary in
The Florists' Review.

It may be stated, however, for the
benefit of the younger brethren, that
A. Farleyense is a native of Barbados,
and that botanists have decided it to
be not a species, but a form ot A. ten-
eruni, the latter being a handsome,
strong-growing species with much

very successfully by many cultivators.
One of the chief essentials to its wel-
fare is a strong soil, and some of the
best plants I have seen have been
grown in rather coarse turfy loam,
with about one-third of dry cow man-
ure, the latter being broken up into
small pieces and thoroughly mixed
into the soil.

When newly potted careful water-
ing is needed to avoid souring the soil,
but once established liberal supplies of
water can be taken up. Careful venti-
lation is another step to success, for,
though this fern requires plenty of
fresh air. yet the young fronds are
quite susceptible to cold draughts.

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smaller pinnae than those of A. Far-
leyense.

There does not seem to be a very
clear knowledge among the authorities
as to the exact location from which
tills fern was originally brought, some
stating that it was found at a place
called Farley's Hill, and others that it
has been named for the reputed dis-
coverer, one Farley, and a decision will
not be attempted by the writer, but
the fact remains that whatever be its
origin we have here one of the gems
of the genus.

A. Farleyense is a warm house fern
and enjoys moderate shade and plenty
of moisture, and since its wants have
been better understood has been grown

of propagation generally practiced, an
old plant being shaken out and divided
into almost as many pieces as there
are fronds (owing to the multiplicity of
the crowns) and these pieces being
planted in light soil and properly cared
for in a warm propagating frame will
seldom fail to grow.

Seedlings of A. Farleyense liave been
reported at various times and places
during the 30 odd years that it has been
in cultivation, but it has never been
the good fortune of the writer to see
any, and while the indusiums are not
infrequent on old plants, yet in but
one instance have I found spores
therein, and then failed in germinat-
ing them. W. H. T.\PL1N.

APRIL 14. ISiiS.

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813

THRINAX PARVIFLORA.

The thriuax include some ten or
twelve species of rather dwarf-grow-
iug palms, several of which have been
in cultivation for many years, though
hut seldom seen among the stock of
commercial places.

This fact, however, is not by any
means owing to a lack of beauty or
gracefulness in the genus in question,
but rather to their comparatively slow
growth as young plants, the commer-
cial florist of the present day finding it
necessary to place the most reliance on
quick-growing crops, in order to utilize
the space at his command to the very
best advantage.

The species specially referred to in
the present note. T. parviflora. and
which we also illustrate in a moderate
sized specimen, was introduced from
Jamaica over one hundred years ago.
but is still so little grown, in this coun-
try at least, that an order for one hun-
dred plants of a given size would prob-
ably be declined by a majority of our
leading palm growers.

T. parviflora is a slender growing
plant, with much divided fan-shaped
leaves, that ultimately attain a diame-
ter of about two feet, and are support-
ed on slender petioles that extend al
most horizontally from the stem. The
whole plant is unarmed, and the foliage
is smooth and of good texture, bearing
considerable exposure without injury.
Some species of thrinax occasionally
sucker from the base, but I have never
seen T. parviflora develop that habit,
its usual form as seen in commerce be-
ing that of a light-looking, single-
stemmed plant.

The seeds of thrinax are rather small
and roundish (about the size of a large
pea), and germinate freely in a warm
house, providing the seeds are fresh.
The seedlings are slow in growth for
the first two years, and are also sus-
ceptible to over-watering, but do not
seem to gain much by being grown in
a very high temperature, the latter con-
dition furnishing better opportunities
for the attacks of insects.

From the fact that this palm seldom
grows more than ten to twelve feet
high, it seems likely that in its native
country it is overshadowed by larger
species, and this gives us a hint in the
matter of shading, a process that is
beneficial to the plants in question,
while in regard to temperature we find
fiO to t)5 degrees answers very well.
W. H. TAPLIN.

DREER'S NURSERY.

Riverton. the home for flowers, is
too well known to give any detailed
description of the extent and
glories of the greenhouses and their
contents. At the same time, a passing
glance and a casual allusion to some
of the most striking subjects and nov-
elties to be seen at this model estab-
lishment would not be entirely out of
order.

Thrinax Parviflora.

Mr, Always Busy Eisele is never too
busy, however, to escort you through
the labyrinth of glass and plants, and
as you start off. Lieutenant Strohlein
wishes you god-speed in case you
should get lost in the forest of green-
ery and never return.

At the time of my visit, just before
Easter, the packing shed was filled
with orders, the demand for azaleas
having necessitated an extra "shift"
in this important branch. Palms there
were by the acre, and azaleas, too, one
solid bed of the latter measuring 2.50x
25 feet. The varieties grown for
Easter were chiefly Empress of India.
Vervaeneana. Bernhard Andreas Alba
and Mme. Van der Cruyssen.

Always having had a reputation for
ferns, it is only neces ary it should be
kept up. and many novelties are to be
seen, the following the most striking:

Adi.-intum Clowesii. a variegated
form of Adiantum Sanctae Catherioae
and Adiantum lineatum. a variegated
form of Adiantum Macr phyllum: both
very unique. Adiantum Victoriae
Eiselanum, a selected form of Adian-
tum Victoria, is sure to And favor as a
jardiniere p'ant. Adiantum Versail-
lense. a crested and tasseled form.

with pendant-drooping fronds. Adian-
tum Lambertianura, a dwarf of com-
pact growing variety, like Adiantum
gracillimum. and a possible hybrid be-
tween it, and Adiantum cuneatum, are
also to be seen.

Pteris biaurita argentia. a dwarf
form of Pteris argyraea and likely to
prove very serviceable as a jardiniere
plant. Pteris Wimsettii is a very dis-
tinct variety, like Pteris serrulata cris-
tata. with the habit of Owardii. but
more crested, and the pinnae more
prominent on the fronds. Pteris ser-
rulata voluta is a variety with a pecu-
liar drooping habit, giving one the im-
pression at first sight that it is wilted.

Polystichum coriaceum. a distinct
and useful variety, either as specimen
or jardiniere, was noted. Asplenium
obtusilobum. a dwarf, compact va-
riety, has a future before it, as it is of
hardy constitution and very pretty.

Dracaena Godseffianum is particu-
larly distinct, with its aucuba-like foli-
age." It is easy of propagation and
will doubtless prove a useful com-
mercial variety. Nicotiana collosea
variegata will prove an acquisition to
the bedding plant collection. The va-

8J4

The Weekly Florists' Review*

APRIL 14, 1S9S.

riegation is very distinct and hand-
some, the leaves at maturity forming
a striking contrast.

Of the newer varieties of Begonia
Rex. Princess Charles of Denmark was
the most striking, with its "zones" of
soft pink and darker background.
Sander's Alasterpiece is an excellent
dark variety.

"Down where the water lilies grow"
are to be seen several novelties and
Victoria Regias in their infant state.
Mr. W. H. Neptune Tricker, who pre-
sides over the mermaids in thisdepart-
ment, was building an elaborate rock-
ery for the display of this interesting
class of plants when your correspon-
dent called, and volunteered the infor-
mation that it takes "rocks" to build
anything of that kind; as we agreed,
there was no argument on this point.

We have had the chrysanthemum
r(age). we have had the carnation
r(age). but the dahlia will next com-
mand attention. Mr. Eisele informed
me they had sold more dahlias thus far
than for any previous four years, and
the report seems to be pretty general.

I was sorry I did not meet Mr. W. F.
Dreer. to congratulate him oh the ex-
cellent appearance of his stock, and so
I take pleasure in assuring him this
way from an unbiased standpoint.

A. RECA.

BUFFALO.

The Easter Trade.

The first days of the week were cold
and bleak, but bright, then Thursday,
Friday. Saturday and Sunday seemed
to vie with each other as to how beau-
tiful they could be. Poor Thursday
was not in it, Friday held a full house,
Saturday was four aces and Sunday
made them all lay down. Never in
the recollection of the oldest florist
(and we can remember the battle of
Waterloo) has such perfect weather
prevailed. It was not only comforta-
bly warm, but better still, there was
not enough air stirring to divert the
industrious bee from his direct course
while seeking nectar from the first
opening blooms of spring.

It is slightly premature for me to
say just what the business was. and
what I would say would be decidedly
prejudiced by my own experience, but
the "dicky bird" says there never was
an Easter like this. In another col-
umn will be found my impressions of
what we ought in future to prepare for
this day. which has now become "a
great day." Jew and Gentile, patriot,
patrician and plebeian, Presbyterian
and Megatherian all seem alike to cel-
ebrate this day, and when it is accom-
panied with climatic conditions such
as we have just experienced it is
enough to make you embrace the man
to whom you loaned ten dollars last
week.

Cut fiowers were simply not in the
race. John Dunlop's roses were here
and his Bridesmaids had three feet of

Carludovica Atrovirens.

stem, the flowers were seven inches
long and weighed half a pound, but
even this quality did not attract the
public nearly so much as a pretty
plant. Here is a sample order verba-
tim, and it fills the bill better than
any abstract account I can give:
Sandringham Hall, Suffolk, England.
My Dear Mr. Scott:

Send two dozen of my best friends
in America a nice plant each, not to
exceed two dollars in cost, lilies pre-
ferred. Draw on me after the Darby.
ALBERT EDWARD, P. of W.

There was nothing like it, and he
that didn't do well or feel well is a
turned down page that will never be
opened again, unlike Gray's immortal
"Elegy," or Robbie's "Tam O'Shan-
ter,"

Violets were really the only flowers
that were short in supply. One florist
was several thousand oversold on vio-
lets and another that we know well
had to substitute long-stemmed or-
chids in place of them.

A fuller report of the Easter trade
will appear next week. I have only
this to say now: That a pretty, inex-
pensive plant was in greatest demand
this Easter. W. S.

CARLUDOVICA ATROVIRENS.

Though frequently considered among
palms and grown with them, yet this
handsome foliage plant is not a palm,
being more nearly related to the pan-
danus family. The species illustrated
has been in cultivation for many years,
but does not appear to have become
common in the trade on this side of the
ocean, and as a matter of tact is seldom
met with outside of private collec-
tions.

C. atrovirens is a stemless or nearly
stemless plant of bushy habit, the
leaves of which are bifid, plaited some-
what like those of a curculigo, and very
dark green, as indicated by the specific
name.

This plant grows freely in a warm
house, and is not hard to please in the
matter of compost, but makes more
rapid growth in light, rich soil with
good drainage, the latter point being
the more necessary from the fact that
an abundant supply of water is needed
for its welfare.

Propagation may be effected by seeds
when these are obtainable, but more
often depends on division, as C. atro-
virens produces suckers freely, and by

APRIL 14, 189S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

815

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac-
tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use.
There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that
grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell.
We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front.
We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it,
and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop-
ardize. We send out the best only.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^J0^

Cattleya Labiata!

Fresh imported plants of this free
growing and flowering varietv, at
J-jO.OO per case o( 50 plants, or $90.00
per HJO. every eight good hulbs to be
counted one plant,

lust arrived in fine condition.
ONCIDIUM VABICOSUM SOOEBSII, $l,50each; $ioOper 100; 25 at 100 rate. Lslia
piirpurata. t-vpected t<. arrive In next steamer from Santa Catharina. Cash or satisfactory
references required frnni unknuwii p.irties.

ADOLPH A. SACHSE, orchid collector Newtown, L. I., N. Y.

washing out the roots these suckers
may be separated from the parent
Ijlant without difficulty, and soon be-
come esiablislied plants.

Tlie carludovicas are said to be na-
tives only of tropical South America,
where a number of handsome species
have been found, one of which, C. pal-
mata, possesses additional interest on
account of its leaves furnishing the ma-
terial for the so-called Panama hats,
those luxuries of summer dress that
are unfortunately beyond the purse of
the average florist. But we may be per-
mitted to grow a plant of Carludovica
palmata, and by exercising the imagi-
nation we may see the patient Soutli
American native selecting one large
young leaf, carefully removing the
stiff veins or ribs from it. then slitting
it into narrow strips and finally plating
it into a shapely head cover without
separating the strips at the stem end.
Such ingenuity deserves a proper finan-
cial reward, but in all probability the
larger portion of the profit is secured
by the European or American hatter,
•who ultimatelv retails the product.
W. H. TAPLIN.

WHENEVER you need any trade
supplies not offered in our advertLsins
columns, write us about i*. We wiU
place you in oommunicition with
some one who ran supply what you
want.

Bl'Y TOUR supplies from the ad-
vertisers in The Florists' Review, and
thereby increase the earnings of your
certificate.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

KbONDIKB^o'-'^lllou.Ooor.

COI.EUS) All K.nds,.Ul Grades

C. \ erschafteltii and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings, $ti per 100<); 2l6-\n. pots of the same, fine
shape. $15 per 10*X). Coleus— varietv rooted cut-
tings, $4.50 per 1000; 2'A-in. pots of the same, |12
per 1000: by the 100 add 15 per cent.

Ageratum, dwarf blue, rooted cuttings. $5 per
1000. Fuchsias— standard sorts nothing but the
hest varieties, rooted cuttings. $12 per 1000; SI. 50
per 100. Anthemis Coronana, Golden Marguerite.
$12 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. Salvia Splendens. $1
per HX). Vincas Variegated. $1.50 per 100; $12 per
1000; 2H-in. pots of the same. $2.5U per 100; $20 per
KXK); 3-m. pots. $1 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties,
$1 per 100; $9 per 1000. Alternanthera, Parony-
chioides Major and A urea Nana. tiOc. per 100.
Helianthus Slultifiora. Double Golden. 2^-in.
pots, $;i per 100,

GERANIUMS.— Standard sorts, our selection.
$1.50 per KXt; $12 per HJOO; 254-in. pots, $18 per 1000;
$2 per 100. Mountain of Snow, 2i^-in. pots, $2.50
per 100. Madam Salleroi. from flats. $1.25 per 100;
$10 per 1000; same from 2i4-in. pots, $2 per 100.
$18 per 1000. .Vbove are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash witli tiie order,

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

YOUfNG
ROSE
STOCK

Brides Bridesmaids and Perles, 2'_ inch
stock, to close them
out at

$2.00 per 100

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Always Mention the.,..

Florists' Review

When Writing' Advertisers.

WONDERFUL SUCCESS OF

fRAW'S FERTILIZED
V...FLOWER POTS and

Root Protector.

For Growing" and Shipping* Plants.

Made of Extra Heavy Manilla Waterproof Card
Board, Fertilized, Wire Stitched Seams. Perfect
Drainage and Shipped Flat.

Send at once for Samples. No charge. If vou
grow Tomatoes or Put Plants you cannot afford
to pass over tliis.

These square pots economize space, give more
room to the roots than the tapering round pots.
Jn setting out plants the pots are not removed.
Simply unlock the bottom tiaps (see cut), allow-
ing the roots to grow unchecked.

To protect roots from worms, pull pot up one
inch above surface (see cut).

DON'T
PASS
THIS
BY

Size Gross weight per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000

I'i-incli about 20 lbs 10.20 $1.90

2"i-inch about 30 lbs 25 2.00

3-inch about 40 lbs 40 3.00

3j4-inch about .iO lbs .55 5.00

Terms Net Cash with order.
.\ddress all orders to

STIMPP & WALTER CO.

50 Barclay Street,

NEW YORK.

ROSES!

Own Roots.
Dormant.

Field Grown

In Cold Storage in Chicago.

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Aglaia)
Hybrid Ferpetuals,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Flantier
These plants are very strong and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308 Unity Building, Chicaeo, III.

Always Mention the

Florists' Review

When Writing' Advertisers.

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APRIL 14, 1898.

FLORICULTURAL NOMENCLA-
TURE.

The nomenclature committee of the
Society of American Florists is desir-
ous of laying before the society any
cases of misnaming or double naming
of plants handled by the American
trade, which ought to be considered by
the society. Any cases coming under
the jurisdiction of this committee
should be reported to the undersigned,
not later than the 1st of July, with full
indication of the circumstances and
the parties involved.

WILLIAM TRELEASE.

Chairman.
Missouri Botanical Garden.

St. Louis. Mo., April 1, 1898.

SYCAMORE, ILL.— John Gustafsson
has leased the Partridge greenhouses,
but will not take possession till June 1.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

QITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical
^^ fjardener and florist to take charge of private or com-
mercial place wliere wages would be commensurate with
results; responsible references. Address A. RI., care of
Florists' Revnew, 56 Pierce Bldg., N. Y. City.

WANTED — A first-class grower who knows enough
to nm a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full cliarge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
paniculars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— r.y a first-class grower of
O roses, carnations, violets, etc.; 12 years' experience
and can furnish best of references. Address Practical
care Florists' Review,

SITUATION ^y ANTED- By experienced garden-
^^ er: single. 25; in private place; understands care of
greenhouses, fruits. e\erything in general; best of refer-
ences; California preferred. Address P. Hanson, box
251, Mamaroneck. N, Y.

SITUATION WANTED By practical, up to date
fiorist and gardener; private or commercial place,
eastern and western txpenence; first-class references
from well known parties. Address A. M., care Florists"
Re^-iew.

FOR SALE: I dwelling house, 2 greenhouses, 17 x 150
newly built: well located and good home trade, on
St. car line and near a city of 300,000 population. For
particulars address P. O., care Florists' Review.

QITU.ATION WANTED- By Ai grower of roses
'■J and other cut flowers and plants, as working fore-
man; has held similar positions in Chicago; best of ref-
erences. Address E. C-, care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By a first-class florist;
single, German. 36 years of age, with 20 years' expe-
rience in growing roses, carnations and general stock;
can furnish best of references. H. C, care of Florists'
Re\iew.

SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener;
good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general
stock. Only those in need of a good man and are willing
to pay fair wages need apply. Address K. K., Florists"
Review.

FOR SALE — Six greenhouses, about 14,000 feet of
glass; well stocked; wholesale and retail town of
4,000; no competition: less than 100 miles from Chicago;
two railroads; good seed trade. For particulars address
A, care Florists' Review.

WANTED — Six or eight good men for potting and
assisting in the greenhouses ; fair wages and
steady employment gi\*en. Do not write, but make
immediate application at greenhouses in Hinsdale.

Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, 111.

QITUATION WANTED— An experienced florist(of
O 20 years) and wife wish a situation to run a flower
store or work in greenhouses as makers up of florists'
designs. Best of references. Man a total abstainer.
Address Florist, P. O. Box 256, Tuscola, Illinois.

TVTANTED— Two good greenhouse assistants; please
' ' give experience, references, etc.; wages, ^.00 per
week. Address J. A. Peterson, 105 E. 4th St., Cincin-
nati, Ohio,

W

ANTED— Gardener for private place near Chicago.
Call at 552 Dearborn Ave., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED- By thoroughly practical
O all round gaiaener. Capable of taking entire charge
of a gentleman's private place. Exceptional references
as to character and ability. Address Gardener, care of
Florists' Re\'iew, 105 Hudson Street, New York City.

QITUATION WANTED^Ey a competent florist
O and gardener. 14 years' experience in growing cut
flowers, tropical plants, cyclamen, etc. Also a first class
designer and decorator Capable of taking charge of
place of any extent. Age 30, single. R. S., care Florists*
Review,

QITUATION WANTED-By fir^t class rose and
k^ cut-flower grower who understands the business in
all its branches and is thoroughly capable of taking full
charge of large planL^^Am employed at present but
have guod reasons for wishing to make a change. Un-
questionable references. Add. 320, care Florists' ReWew.

QITUATION WANTED-By expert grower ot
O plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de-
partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a
chance to make his services worth more than in his
present place. Can surely advance his employer's in-
terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D.,
care Florists' Review, Chicago.

"ITTANTED — A working foreman, must be an A i rose
»' grower, American preferred, tiut must be a'ole to
furnish the best of references. No fakes need apply.
The plant is backed by wealth, therefore, vrill have none
but the best. A good salary- will be paid to the man who-
can prove his ability. In writing, send copies of recom-
mendations and address. Address L. T., The Florists'
Review.

WANTED— At once, good florist for greenhouse
work. $20,00 per month, with board. Advance
in wages if satisfactory. Hillsdale Floral Park, Hills-
dale. Mich.

"IT7ANTED— An industrious, energetic married man
' • with no children. Man to work in rose and violet
Iiouses. wife as packer of cut flowers, etc. Wages, com-
bined. $45.00 (forty-five dollars 1 per calendar month
and two rooms free. None but those who have had ex-
perience need apply. Anchorage Rose Co., Anchorage,
Ky. Chas. Rayner, Manager.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing" Advertisers.

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Why do we make such an unparalleled offer? It is very simple.

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You will see that you can buy everything that you want to just as good advantage from
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This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy advertising patronaj^e,
and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earn good dividends.

And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning
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You will get a better paper than has yet been published in this field, and a share of its
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CHICAGO, ILL.

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5r Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

rGut riowers

WHOLESALE
GROWERS O

600.000 Feet of Glass. We cm fili all orders on slmrt luitice with all leading varieties of Roses

and Carnations We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial and con-
vince vourself.

Per KM Per 1000

AMEKIC.\N BE.\UTV.$2.50 $20.00

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

BKIDES.M.MD 1.50 12. .50

PKKLE 1.50 12 .50

.METEOR 1.50 12 .50

BELLE SIEIiRECHT 1.50 12.50

Rooted Rose Cuttings

Plants and cuttings sent bv express at
plant rates (30 per cent less than mer-
chandise rates).

...ROSE PLANTS...

Out of 2'.=inch Pot.s. Per loo

.\nierii an Beauties $5.t)0

Meteor :i.(X)

Perle S.IKJ

Bride 2. .50

Bridesmaid 2.50

La France 2.. 50

Kaiserin 2 50

Belle Sielirecht 2 ,5il

Per

5*^

lOOO

■> no

", lHJ
■J5 IKI
22 .50
22 50
22,50
22. 50
22..5I>

...ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

1Vti»3 I'er 1

JUBILEE $2.00 $15.

\\m..--cntt I.IW V

.Nancv Hanks 1.00 7

Tidal Wave 1.00 7

Portia 1.00 7

Lizzie McGowan 1.00 7

Goldfinch 1.00 7

Mrs. Thompson 1.00 7

Daybreak 1.50 12

Emma Wocher 1.50 12

Meteor 1.50 12

Lizzie Gilbert 1..50 12

Harrison's White 1..5n 12

Bridesmaid 1.50 12

Nivea 3.00

Flora Hill 4,00 35.00

Smllax Plants. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000.

00

.50
.50
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6assett& Washburn

8S Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL.

^-'"atdt^ilJirn'ClT FLOWERS

Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III.

W. E. ~

...Wholesale Florist...

The rifjht kind uf stack, packed In th-* ris:ht wav.
dt'lh t-rt-Q ;it ibe riglit time, and at tin.' right j)rices

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

D. G. Mill dC Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, 35 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

EVELINA, - - - $ 1 0 per 1 00 <-* TWO grand whites of

WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100 .* J898. TRY THEM.

PSYCHE-flaked white,.* $10 per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,J* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our trade list is issued; it you have not received it, send for a copy. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, new F.osesj all the new Chrysanthemums of the year.

' E. G. NIUU & GO.

A.L.

Telephone
1496

4 Washing-ton St., Chicag'o.

In our iifw and i--ulargfd quartL-rs we are hetter
prepared tlian ever to handle >our orders.

m

ANDALL

Wholesale Florist

HOLTON 4 HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs jt ^ jt jt jX CXir own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. boK 103.

457 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

. .♦-B.^^.*";^ .(*^.<*-'?f.^^.«

for prices of Beatles. Meteors,
Belle Siebrecht. Perles, Maids

pITE.

and Brides in 2-in. pots. Same vane-
jV ties and La France and V'ic. Kaiserin, in
y 3-in. pots. Smilax, extra, in 2. in. pots.
fg- If samples are wanted send 50c. in stamps to

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, lU. <^

WELL ROOTED CITTINGS

$1.00 per 100; $7. SO per 1000.
Ageratum, dwarf lilue: Aiternanthera
Amoena, Nana .\urea, P. Major; Coieus, in
best bedding varieties iGolden Bediier. <iett\s-
burg, Hero. Wrschaffeltii. etc.); Cuphea; Ger-
anium Ivy; Heliotrope, hin, : M. Verbenas.

CASH WITH ORDER.

BAYWOOD FI.OSAI. CO.,

Bryant Street. E. E. PITTSBURG, PA.

J E. C. AML-irSG, »

< ^^'^« Cut Flowers >

J Consignments Solicited. Prompt Attention J
5 to Shipping Orders. *

J 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. >

Telephone

Main

3208

G. A. KUEHN

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manulacturer of tiie Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A fuil line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalo;/ue and prices.

"^ 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

A. G. Prince &

Company ^'.entsfor...^.^^^,^^^

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ROGERS PARK FLORAL GO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. W

I THE LARGEST ' ^ '

— ^ SUPPLY HOUSE
ii IN AMERICA

New C^talo^e of all Flf»rists' Supplies on appUcatioD

Fur the trade only,

50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STReET
ST. LOUIS, MO

TlXfB BOSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists
D. t1. MIGM&L*^^,^,:^

1620 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo.

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ATER LILIES.

List'l-vie'''''''' <5^0- ^- MOULDER.
Lily Parl<. SMITHS GROVE. KY

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When Writing Advertisers.

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APRIL 14. 1S3S.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

DFFICEKS
Pres.. \\'m. F. Glide. Washington. D. C; Vice-
Pres., .A. Donagluie, Omaha, Neb.; ,Sec, \Vm. J.
Stewart. 67 Bromfield St., Bostun. Mass.; Treas.,
H. B. Beatty.Oll City, Pa.

[NEXT MEETING."

The fourteenth annual convention will be held
at Omaha. Neb., .August 16. 17. IS and IM, 1S98,

The Trans-Mississippi and International E.^:-
position will be held in Omaha. June to October,
ISUS. F. W. T.WLOR, Supt, ol Horticulture,

OMAHA, NEB.

Easter trade has been very brisk
and the weather was all that even
florists could wish. Lilies sobi from
$10 to $15, according to quality, all the
best ones being disposed of by 4
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Azaleas,
spiraeas, cinerarias, hyacinths, etc.,
sold at good prices. Koses brought
from $1 to $1.50. carnations 50 to 60
cents per dozen. Bulbous stuff did not
meet with so good a demand as in for-
mer years: it seems evident that the
carnation has crowded them out.
Flowers of all kinds were plentiful.

Some of the leading grocers hand-
led lilies, much to detriment of tae
florists, as they were sold for 5 cents
per flower, being satisfied to realize
25 per cent profit. Some of these gro-
cers consider it a novel addition to
their business, apparently not realiz-
ing that a florist could not exist on
25 per cent profit. .J, .1, H.

DETROIT, MICH.

The Easter rush is over again for a
year and the florists all wear a smile
a yard wide. There was a good sup-
ply of everything but Harrisii, carna-
tions and violets, Roses were of good
quality and in sufficient quantity.

Holtznagle cut some very fine Brun-
ners. Breitmeyer & Sons had a few
plants of Crimson Rambler rose which
sold like hot cakes. Sullivan says he
could have disposed of more azaleas of
medium size and that bulbous stock
was a drug, but is well satisfied with
sales in general.

The Floral Co., Ferguson and Taepke
all report sales larger than last year.
Rackham was the only grower too late
with his Harrisii, but expects them
for Decoration Day. RAG,

IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to
the trade, offer it in an adv. in The
Review,

IT AVILL BE to your advantage to
mention The Florists' Review every
time you write an advertiser.

YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup-
plies to the very be^t advantage from
advertisers in The Florist:^' R 'view,
and at the same time advanc? the in-
terests of your paper.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE.
CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

Full Line of
Wire Designs and
Florists' Supplies,.

is.

y»p

Write for
lllustrdted Catalogue

Successor to

WINTER &
GLOVER

HIGH GRADE..

21 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO

GUT ruowcRS

PROPERLY PACKED

...AND

PROMPTLY FORWARDED

100,000 VERBENAS

Fine Pot Plants, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1,000, Rooted

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATION

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed bight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000; $50 per 10.000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCUUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TO CABBAGE GROWERS.

THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR WHITE CABBAGE.

EXCELLENT KEEPER. DOES NOT ROT.

nil iiniiT.

Late, large round, solid heads, weigiiing from 12 up to '2,t lbs, EXCELLENT KEE
Price, postage paid, per tiunce *jr>c; '4 ili. 7.'tc; pound $2.lXl Cash u

THE BOSTON MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIED THEREWITH.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 193 Greenwich St., New York.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow I

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptivt- Catalngue and TradL- List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., PA.

APRIL OFFER.

Per 100

Alternantheras A. Nana $1.75 P. Major $2.00

Hegonias 5 Var— Vernon 2,50

Coleus Asst. and Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2.00
Geraniums. 16 Var,. 2V4 pots. $2.50; 3 In. 3.76
Geraniums, 4 in. pt. and Marguerites (P.

Daisy) B.OO

Pansy plants from cold frames and Smllax 1.00

Casti please.

JOS. H. CINNNGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing' to" Advertisers.

APRIL H. miS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

819

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Taking Effect April H, 1S9S,

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

We are headquarters for CUT aOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary, ordinary Stock per 100. 31.50—

Extra..: ■• 2,()0-;i.OO

ROSES.

Beauties, lone pfr doz.,

medium

short

Brides per 100,

Maids

Meteor

Ferles

3.50—
2.00—
1.00-
.1.00—
3.0O—
3.00—
3.00-

.00-

75-1.00

2.00—

2.00—

1.50—

.75 —

3.75—
5.50—
8.0O-

Seasonable Flower Seeds.

BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

76-78 Wabash Ave., GHIGAGO.

GREENS.

.\sparagu5 per string.

Ferns,

.\diantum per 100,

C.inimon Fancv per 1000,

Smilax per doz.,

Galax per 100, 20c., per 1000,

L.-uctlioe Sprays per 100,

Smilax, (Wild):

Parlor Brand per case,

Medium sized "

Large sized

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per ITO. .50—

Mignonette per 100, l.OO—

Forget-me-not, per 100 .50—

Callas per doz., 1.00—

Harrisii " 1.00— L25

Romans per 100, 2.0O-3.0O

Valley " 3.00-

Violets •■ .60-1.00

Tulips, Daffodils " 2.00—

Dutch Hyacinths per doz., .60—

Pansies. per 100 50—

Prices given are lor good stock. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

.Ml other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Rooted Cuttings. 30,000 DAHLIAS.

Rooted Cuttings o( Carnation. McGowan, Silver
Spray. Wm. Scott. Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen, Si per loo; 58 per 1,000.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties. Si. 50 per 100;
Si^ per 1. 000.

Verbena, Fuchias Heliotrope. Ageratum
Dwarf, Salvia Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew,
Sweet .-\l>ssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, cobea
Scandens. Soc per 100; S8 per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si. 50 per
100; Si2.^o per 1. 000.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasminoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn. Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. 52 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners. 80c per 100; S7
per 1. 000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at Soc
per 100. Vinca Major.. 45^-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100: SSo per 1,000.

C, LENGENFELDER. Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

St.itinTi X, Chicago.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

■J'r-iii pots, nameil varieties. $2') per KXK).

250 Field-grown Vinca Var., 4-in. pots. $ll» per 100.

2000 Begonia Vernon. 2^ and 4-in. pots, $4 per 100.

Sooted Cutting-s— Coleus. .\gcratum. Salvia,

at bottMin i>rh 1"-

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren, Ohio.

Before ordering your Dahlia Stock, be sure
and send I'or my Catalogue.

■n MARK

CO -J

ctJO

-O .3 ^

: i>f the best quality and at the
-.inteed true to name.

Novelties and ^-i.iin
lowest prices. Mm, k

W. W. WIIiMORE, Dahlia Specialist,
BOX 382, DENVER, COLO.

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Peacock's
Prize Winning

I 1^ n I i.^ C Send for iSgS Illustrated Descrip-
L/0IIII09 Ii^■e Wholesale Catalogue before
placing orders elsewhere.

W. p. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 189S and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
Address ■^.-P',

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

OBRAINIUMS

That will please you and prices that will suit you.

S. A. Nutt. La Fa\orite, Heteranthe, $2.50 per 100;
$20 per looo ; Heaute Poitevme, Mary Hill, $3 per 100 ;
Mme. Bruant, Frances Perkins, $5 per 100. 10 varieties
Coleus, 4 varieties Carnations, 2 varieties Ageratum.
Prices upon application,

H. R. CARLTON, Wiilou^hby. 0.

SM«bU
GREEN

Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage j* j* jt ^ ^ ^ -j* -j*

Box of 5000, $.1.00
Less quantity at SI. 25 per 1000

.\ddress

HARUAN P. KEUSEY

tlBO Tremont BIdg.. Boston, Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECIALTIES. ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

...ROSDS...

•xm Fieauties, 2"«..,
r.iiii M.-teors, 2^,.,.
..IK) Meteors, 3

liKK) (.ulden Gate,';).

IlKK) Maman Cochet, 3.

5c
3c
3c
4c
5c

-,n) White Maman Cochet, 3 lOc

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. C.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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APRIL 14, isris.

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending April 9, 1898.

Am. Beauty, fancy, extra, long stem.

eac h 2.ic to 50c

Am. Beauty, extra, each Tic to ilOc

.-\m. Beautv, culls and ordinary, per 100

.' '. 2.00 to 10.00

Brides. 1st. per 100 4.00 to ti.OO

Brides. 2d. per 100 2.00 to 3.00

Bridesmaids. 1st. per 100 4. 00 to 6 00

Bridesmaids. 2d. per lOO 2.00 to :).0O

Brunners. 1st. per 100 25.00 to 50.00

Brunners. 2nd. per 100 10.00 to 20.00

Meteors. 1st. per 100 4.fXlto 6.00

Meteors. 2d. per 100 2 00 to ;).(«!

Jacks. 1st. per 100 10. OO to 12.00

Testouts. 1st. per IIXI .5.00to S.OO

Testouts.2d. per KXI 3. 00 to 4.(X>

Morgans, 1st. per 1(K) 4.00 to ti.OO

Morgans, 2d. per 100 2. 00 to

Cusins. 1st, per 100 4. 00 to

Cusins, 2d, per 100 2. 00 to

Perles. per 100 2.00 to

Carnations, per 100 2 .50 to

Carnations, fancv varieties, per 100. ..4.00 to

Vallev. per llK) 1.00 to

Roman H jacinths, per 100 1.00 to

HarrisM. per 100 K.OO to

Violets, per 100 30 to

Paper white Narcissus, per 100

Cattleyas. per IIW

Cvpripediums, per 100 10. 00 to 12.50

Tulips, per 100 l.iOto 3.0O

VonSions, per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Smilax.per 100 12. 00 to 20.00

.Asparagus, per 100 .50.00

Purple Lilac .50c to 75c per bunch

Mignonette, (ancy 2.t«)to 4.00

ordinary 10c to 15c per bunch

Sweet Peas, per 12 bunches , ..1.50 to 2.00

Adiantum 50 to 1.00

For special prices on fancy and extra grade
stock, see our New Vork letter.

3.00
ti.OO
3.00
4.00
4.00
6.00
2.00
2.00
S.OO
,75
2.00
.50.00

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Seawanhaka Greenhouses, Oyster
Bay, N. Y., plants, seeds, bulbs, im-
plements; J. A. Simmers, Toronto, On-
tario, seeds, bulbs, plants, implements,
etc.; D. B. Long. Buffalo, N, Y.. spring
bulbs, seeds, etc.; Holland Bulb Co.,
Oegstgeest, near Haarlem, Holland,
bulbs and tuberous rooted plants;
Henry W. Gibbons. New York, temper-
ing apparatus; Ellis & Polhvortli, Mil-
waukee, Wis., plants for Easter; Col-
legeville Greenhouses. Collegeville,
Pa., seeds, bulbs and plants; W. Atlee
Burpee & Co,. Philadelphia, plain
truth about seeds; A. M. Herr. Lan-
caster. Pa., carnations; Amos Perry.
Hardy Plant Farm. Winchmore Hill.
London. England, plants and bulbs;
Thompson's sons. Rio Vista, Va.,
strawberry plants; V. Lemoine & Fils.
Nancy, France, new and standard
plants; L. L. Woodford. Berwyn. N.
Y.. seeds, plants, bulbs, nursery stock;
Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven,
Mich., rooted carnation cuttings.

MILWAUKEE. WIS. — The park
commissioners contemplate the erec-
tion in Mitchell Park of a conserva-
tory and greenhouses to cost ?16,000 to
$20,000.

ORION, MICH.— Edward Dungey
and Otto Stoll. both of Detroit, hnve
purchased land here upon which they
will erect two greenhouses each 18x
100 for gi'owing cut flowers.

HAMBURG. N. Y.— Mr. C. F. Guen-
ther, of Buffalo, has purchased five
acres of land and will start in business
here.

Vaughan, McKellar &. Winterson,

zWHOLESALEE

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FLORISTS SUPPLIES

FLORISTS SEEDS

SPRING BULBS

All the It-ading \ariftifS in Carnaticm
Rooted Cuttings.
We are now having a fine lot of Cattleya Trianae. now in stock. $o per doz.

Best varieties of Young Roses in 254-in. Pots.

Fine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per 1000 $ 7.i»U

Extra fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 12.50

Fine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 7.5C

SKM) FOR CATALOGUE.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

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CIT ORCHIDS OUR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers o( Cut Orchid flowers.

IVIacDONALD tc McMANUS,

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND All KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN SIOCK

WM. F. KASTINQr*"*""^"'"'

MEET US Al T nE OLD STAND

ALWAYS OPEN

Millang & Co.

Wholesale Commission Florists,
48 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

Bet'T-f-f-n Rrnidwiiv nri'l Sixth Avpnue

LITTLE BEAUTV-

plants, 60c y

White and Vel

LANTANAS. Trail

lliiui^ nut inr ti;tsk

A.J. BALDWIN

Fine Strong Fuchsia

r .l.i/i'ii. $5.00 ^i IIKI.
low, $2.50 a lOU.
ing Lantana, the ttnest
cts an.l v.isrs. $3.00 a llKl,

Newark, Ohio.

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

iAZTV^. C S7VYITH

""""drc^Ho^ci Wholesale
so.fJ,?^S florist

40 South I6th street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ Dl.TANO. 'PHONB 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

GEBANIUMS. (Tand Beddersandnew.ll.aO
per 1(H). lUl.tXl piT lUlK), COLEUS— C. Verscliatteltii
and G. Bedder. s."ic per UH). $;).00 per l.OUU. Superb
- fancv. 3U var. Aiternanthera- T. M, and .\. Nana,
fine little plants. Sage-Cirandiflora and Bonfire.
80c per 100. $>.00 per l.OUO. PANSIES— Part in
bloom. Giants $7.0o. Bugnots $H.0O per 1.000 ex-
press, any quantity. Small plants 7.ic per 100
mail. Aster and Verbena Seedlings, :l.")c per 100
DANIEL K. HERR. LANCASTER. PA.

APRIL U, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

821

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BRIGHTON, MASS.

V

CIT STRINGS, 8 to 10 FEET LONG, 50cts. Each

Shipped to any part of the Country.

DO YOU WANT
TO SAVE I0°o

Let us figure now on your list
of Bulbs for Summer and Fall
delivery.

Harrisii, Longiflorums,
Roman Hyacinths, etc.

We offer special Latania Borbonica Seed.

Per Ih,, noc; 5 lbs., fl:i:>. delivered.
Areca Lutescens, IIKI. T.ic; lIMd. Jli.lK). delivered.

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established l.s7,s 220 Broadway. New York.

M. RIGE Sc GO.

EXCLUSIVE
IMPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS
OF

Florists'
Supplies

25 N. 4lh St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Golden Bcddcr Colcus.

Now Ready. Fer 10(1 Per 1.000

Golden Bedder. fine cuttings ... $1.00 JS.OO

Verschaffeltii 75 6.00

Fancies 75 6.00

Cuttings, large and well rooted, free from mealy

''"'■ ROSCOE SAUNDERS, Aurora, III.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers.

! SHRUBS!

.GUT PRICES...

Alder, Imperial Cut Leaf, 2-
Ash. American, iO ft.
Ash, European, 10 ft.
Beech, European. 4 — 5 ft.
Beecfi, Rivers Purple. 5—6
Birch. White. S-IU ft.

lapan Quince. 2—3 ft.
beutzia Gracilis, 2 ft.
Deutzia, Crenata, 3 ft.
Lilac, Assorted, 3 ft.
Lilac, Japan Tree, 3—4 ft.
Spireas. Assorted.

W. &, T. SMITH

-3-m Bircli, Cut Leaf, S-10 ft.

Elm, English. 10 ft.

Elm, Camperdown, 2-yr. heads.

Linden. European, 10— 12 ft.
ft. Linden, White Leaf. 10 ft.

Linden. American, 10 ft.

Magnolia .\cuminata.6— S ft.

Strawberry Tree, 4 — 5 ft.

Philadelphus.

Snowberry.

Forsythia.

Hall's Japan Honeysuckle.

Ampelopsis Veitchii, 3-yr.
Write us lor Prices and get our Trade List.

CO., GENEVA NURSERY,

Maple. Norway, 10 ft.
.Nlaple, Norway, 6 — 7 ft, cheap.
Maple, Sycamore, 8 — 10 ft.
Maple.SiIver. 8— 10 ft.
Mountain Ash, European, 8 ft.
Mountain Ash, Oak Leaf, 8 ft.

Wistaria. Chi. Purple.
Eulalia Zebrina.
Dahlias. Paeonias.
Roses, including Ramblers.
Clematis, 2 and 3 years.
And a long list of other Shrubs.

GENEVA, N. Y.

EXECITOR'S SALE,

At the HAYES' ESTATE,
'Oakmont," LEXINGTON, Mass.

Specimen and Ornamental Plants, Azaleas, Bhododendrons, Ag-aves, Palms,
Dendrobiums, Rubbers, Cceloffjmes, Orange Trees, Bay Trees, Sago Palms, large
collection Japanese Plants, Hydrangeas, English Holly, Vases, etc.

This collection is well known and all the plants on the estate will he sold Saturday, April 30,
at 10 o'clock, a. m. Thev wdl be arranged and numbered on and after April 26. The Furniture.
Paintings, etc.. will be sold Friday, April 29. TERMS CASH. .\ deposit required from pur-
chasers. Trains leave Union Station. Boston, at 8:17 and il:17 a. ni.

EDWARD HATCH, Auctioneer, 22 Devonshire St., BOSTON.

;

i Jadoo Fibre Grows Prize -Winners ;

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APRIL U. 1S9S.

Grand New Violet "La France."

STRONG VIGOROUS GROWER.

EXTRA FREE FLOWERING.
RICHEST COLOR.

Of the many new \'iulets introduced in the past few vears
this, the latest introduction of the foremost French specialist,
is unquestionably the BEST, ft has been thoroughly tested
by Mr. Supiot, the \'iolet expert, who pronounces it "per-
fect," and flowers which we have exhibited during the ]>ast
few weeks have been much admired. In vigor of growth,
freedom of bloom, and in size and coloring it is superior to
all existing sorts, and will soon supercede them. Only a
limited stock will be offered this season, and orders will be
hlled in strict rotation

Price, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

A GOOD ANTISEPTIC.

As a good many florists suffer more
or less by lacerations from the thorus
of roses, more specially during the
holidays when the rush Is on, a friend
of mine who has been in tlie hospital
from blood poisoning, the result of the
above, says that the doctors told him
in future to use this precaution:

Get a bottle of corrosive sublimate
tablets, costing 2.5 cents, from any
drug store. Dissolve one in one pint
of water and bathe the hands for sev-
eral minutes witli same; this is an
excellent antiseptic, but deadly poison
for inward application, so care must be
used in handling and leaving the tab-
lets where they might prove danger-
ous. B.

<*T^.*v^.i»-'?J.<*'7?.i*Ta.(«<^.<#'?f.*??.(«-?

^.(♦••^.^•^.^•■■S.^

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

The entire past week, beginning "Wednesday
last, has been one continual hustle— orders
upon orders from all quarters. The business
done, as predicted by us two weeks ago, fir
exceeded all previous years here for past six
seasons.

Stock was mainly good. There was a notice-
able absence of pickled stock, not that there
was none at all, but the percentage was small-
er than the most hopeful expected.

The main shortage as expected developed on
carnations and Harrisii— both at times being
far short of demand and going at high prices,
Harrisii Saturday going to IS cents with
everything counted.

Close of business Sunday noon found whole-
salers as a rule completely sold out and while
in a rather collapsed condition physically,
mentally in a happy frame.

The installation of the new board of alder-
men Monday kept local business lively and
even Tuesday was only a minor edition of a
day of Easter sale. Beginning with to-day
lAVednesday) business will quiet down in all
probability and suffer as usual probably from
the customary reaction.

Carnations are still short crop. Violets of
good quality also are somewhat shy, all other
stock in good, fair supply, in some lines even
in overstock.

The outlook for a good spring business is
hopeful and a more healthy tone has not pre-
vailed at this periled for years.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writingr Advertisers.

^Kentia Palm Seeds.!

■1 Fresh seeds of Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana by the case of 5,000. T-

^ Seeds received direct from .-Vustralia. Price, Si 7.50 — net cash F. O. B. Ne— ■
't York. Prices for large quantities on application.

I
I

AISTRALIAN PALM SEED CO.,

•j- Room 52.

90 Nassau Street, New York. §.

Rose Plants.

Brides 2",

Bridesmaids.

Meteors

Perles

I'lT KKJ Per 1(XKJ

-incli $3..W lau.tKJ

3. .50 30. (X)

S.W 30.00

3.50 30.00

Per 100 Per tOOO

3-inch $4.50 $40.00

4.50 40.00

4. .50 40.00

4.50 40.00

All Stock Guaranteed to be Pirst-Glaes.
Ready April 1st.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

GEO. E. HUNT. Manager,

p. O. Box 23.5,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

BOSTON FERN,

Strong Plants, t)-inch pots $12.00 a dozen.

.-\l?ri smaller sizes.

PANDANUS VEITCHII,

6-inch, $1.00; 7-iiiiii. $1.50; S-iiiLh, $2.00 each.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

Germantown, Pa.

NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL

purchased from Sheriff, Receiver, and Assignee sales at
less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings. Hose.
Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters. Greenhouse Boilers
and Engines, Rope, Light Wrought Iron Pipe, Glass
Sash, and thousands of other articles, for sale by

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand
Material in the World.

W. 36TH &. IRON STS.. CHICAGO.

Write for our free illustrated catalogues.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids. Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns. Arauca-
rias, Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Office. 409 Fifth Av.

New Rochelle.N.Y.

You will miss it

If vou do not stock up witli that grand white
Flora Hill, at $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Portia.
Scott and McGowan. $1 per 100; $8 per 1000. 100.-
000 readv. Send for list of novelties and other
standard sorts.

WM. MURPHY. Sta.F, Cincinnati, O.

APRIL U. 189S.

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823

FOR SALEl

SIX SHARES OF STOCK
...IN THE...

American Florist Co.

This stock has sold freely at $100 a share
in the past. To close out my interest I

offer niv remaining six shares at

S60 a Share.

Address G.L.GRANT,
520-535 Caxton Bldg., Chicago.

Field Grown Roses

Per 1110

K. n. Victoria, own roots, 2-vr $10.00

Meteor, ' 10.00

Meteor, one \ ear from cold frame 0.00

Beauty, " SOO

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Bride. Bridesmaid, / $1.50

Meteor anil I'erle. \ per lOil,

BROWN & CANFIELD, Springfield, III.

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ALIFORIA VIOLETS,

Rooted Runners, 50c per 100.
CI-EAIT STOCK.

L E. HITZ, Madison, Ind.

ALM

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ, L.SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York

NBW
GARNftTI

o. "EMPRESS"

The largest bright-nch Crimson vet
introduced. Price. $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

I ^ -^JUBSCRIBERS are re-

r) "^ minded that they will

materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :::::::

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New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUOGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,000.

We win also have Cerise Queen (Brelt-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Wltterstaetter), Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

BOc each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1898.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

UFAYETTE, IND.

athlcen Pantlind,

From Soil $10.00 per 100

FLORA HILL, from soil 5.00

BEAUTIES, 2 '.in. pots 6.00

CARNOTS. •• •• 4.00

HOPP & LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

.PLA\TS SIRE TO GROW....

, Per 100 ,

$i.0O— $.5.00— $10.00

3.00— 4.00
10.00— 1.5.00

6.00— 10.00

Sword Ferns. 2^-3-4-in. pots..

Cyperus Alt.. 3-4-in. pots

Dracaena Indlvisa, 4-5-in. pots

Vincas

Fuchsias, assorted 2.00- 3.0O

Heliotrope 2.50

Swainsona 3.00

Genistas. L' :Wn. pots 3.00— 5.00

Farfugium Grande .S.OO

Pansies. in tmd and bloom. $15 per m. 2.00

Carnations, from 2-in. pots 3.00— 4.00

Chrysanthemums, best varieties 3.00

Coleus. best kinds 2.50

Verbenas, best kinds 2.00

Geraniums, best kinds 3.00— 4.00

Monthly Roses, ass'td. 2-in. pots 2.50

Hybrid Roses, ass'td, 2-in. pots, . 3.50
Labels, Moss, Mailing and Express Boxes, florists'
and Nurserymen's Supplies. Send for our new lists

Williams &. SONSCo., Batavia, III.
INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists* Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Firefly for Easter

Produced more good blooms than any other Car-
nation on our place. Bright scarlet and blooms
continuously from earlv to late,

$10 per 100; $75 per 1000.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven Mich.

New Forcing Rose*

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling' Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2^^ inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now, delivery March ir»th. isyy.
Correspondence solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS

ano Dealers in

m«H4mH FLORISTS' »', SUPPLIES

Live Sphagnum IMoss

For Orchids, etc., $1.35 per bt'.

Sphagnum Moss ^ifl.'iTbtiS'S."

Peat *'-^P^'' '"''<'■ quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT&CO^

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN.

824

The Weekly Florists' Review*

APRIL U, 189S.

ST. PAUL, MINN.

The Easter Trade.

Easter trade was good. The weath-
er was perfection itself, stocli was
good, prices moderate and customers
plentiful; and what was more to the
point, every one Ijought more freely
and larger orders were given than for
several years. In cnt flowers, carna-
tions for once were more in demand
than roses, selling at the uniform price
of 75 cents per dozen at retail, a few
fancy going at $1. The supply was
short of the demand and several thou-
sand were shipped in from eastern
points. Roses also were in good de-
mand, retailing at .$1.50 to $:;.50 per
dozen. One feature of the trade this
year was the small demand for white
roses, other varieties selling more
readily.

The supply was about equal to the
demand, though large shipments came
in during the week; one Chicago firm
sending here and to Minneapolis over
10,000 choice blooms. Beauties were
in good demand with a good stock to
select from, most of it coming from
outside. Violets were in great demand
with the supply somewhat short at the
end of the week. The local growers
all had good crops of violets and stock
was of good quality considering the
lateness of the season. Cut lilies were
in excellent demand and more good
flowers were disposed of in this man-
ner than ever before. Bulbous flow-
ers were plentiful and in good de-
mand, the end of the week finding
stock pretty well exhausted.

As a whole cut flower stocks were
never better, even shipped in blooms
being in elegant shape, consequently
a smaller number of kicks than ever.

In the plant line lilies, as usual,
were most in evidence and most in
demand. Azaleas, as usual, sold well.
Van Der Cruyssen being the favorite
variety. In the plant line, as in cut
flowers, people are disposed to prefer
bright colors. Hydrangeas and cine-
rarias sold readily, while spiraeas went
at sight. Hyacinths sold fairly well
while other bulbous stock in pots and
pans was a drug in the market.

Lilies retailed at 20 to 25 cents per
bloom, azaleas $1.50 to $5 each, spireas
75 cents to $1, hyacinths 15 to 23 cents
per pot. Some pans of lilies. 3 to 4
plants to a pan, were noted, but sold
slowly. The best selling lilies were
medium sized, 3 to 6 blooms each.

CHARLOTTE, N. C— E. J. Bush re-
cently added a fine rose house. The
demand for roses increasing necessi-
tated a home supply as far as possible.
Mr. Bush is building up a snug busi-
ness, and at the same time paying close
attention to the pretty park under his
charge.

IF YOU want to buy you will find
it to your advantage to buy of the
advertisers in The Review^ If you
want to sell, you will find it to your
advantage to advertise in The Review.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

NEW CARNATIONS
FOR 1898;

If you have not received it send your name and address.

i

John Young,
Gold Nugget.

goo, I commercial

New York, Mrs. James Dean,

While Cloud, Bon Ton,

A complete set, white, dark and lif,'ht pink, scarlet and yellow. A lot of

varieties IJii.OO per <lozeii; lj;lO.(>(( per 100; $75.0I» per lOOO.

NEW CANNAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - • - 60c. each; $3.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRVSANTHEMLMS, E. H. Spauldinq. ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANItMS, A fine Assortment Rooted Tuttings, $12.30 to $20.00 per 1000.

Iwo-inch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS. Queens, L. I.

New Commercial
White Carnation

GENESEE

A Carnation for everybody, A^ A K\ /^/%

because anybody can grow it. «p | \J .\J\J pei" 100.

L)ct;iilud Priced Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, - BUFFALO.

FOR THE EASTER SEASON.

Azalea Indies, well set «]th buds, 40c, 60c,
7.')C. $1.1)11 each.

Larger Plants, prices accordmgly.
.\11 tine Plants.
Spiraea Japonica, 'J.'>c each.
Hydrangeas, well set with blooms, 75c, $1.00,

$l,.'.llr:i(. h.

Lilies (llarrisiil. Tulips, Hyacinths, at low

prices.
Exceedingly fine lot of PALMS.
Areca Lutescens — t-inch, "J.'ic, r)-nich, .Wc;
ti'inch $1. (A) each. Latania Borbonica— 4-inch,

2lk-, $lti per 1(111; ."i-iinh, 411c; t)-nich, Ix and $1.00;
7-inch, $1.75 each. Phoenix— 5-nich. 4(ic; fi-inch,
7.^ic each. Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch, ilk.
Ti-inch. 75c; ti-inch, JL'.OI) each. Kentia For-
steriana— 4-inch. :ir,c; 5-inch. 50c; 6-nich, Jl.oO
each. Cocos Weddeliana~3-incl). $J0 per KM);
4-nich. $.".0 per loii. Araucarias— tiOc, $1.00. $2.00
and up.

Fine specimen plants of the aboveinlarger sizes
at low princes. Cash or satisfactory reference.
Special prices on Bedding Stuti.

JOHN BADER, - . Allegheny City, Pa.

Long Distance 'Phone 872.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BUI.BS

AND PI.ANTS

501-503 W. 13th Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 18th St.

Marie Louise Runners

25,000 at 84 per 1000; 60c. per 100.

U/AMTCn ^'"U Maids, 000 Brides, 200 Perles, 200
If Hll I LU Beauties, 2TO Meteor, 200 Belle Sie-
breclit, 2'--inch pots,

HILLSDALE aORAL PARK,

Mention Flonsts' Review, HILLSDALE. MICH.

DOIBLE DAISIES

in riower and l.ud, $1."25 per 100, $10,l_Mt por UHK).
Cash With order.

M. W. UBAMAIN,

Carlisle, - - - Pennsylvania.

I Seed Stores and
I Flower Stores

§ Can profitably handle our

5 Packages of Plant Food.

5 Attractive, take little J* J*

S ' shelf room. Valuable Jf

% booklet free. Good profits.

I The WALKER FERTILIZER CO.

f Clilton Springs, N. Y.

N. DAMES,

OF THE FIRM

VANDERHORST & DAMES,

BULB GROWERS,
LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, - HOLUND,

is on liis rtiiintl-trip in .\merica. To save time

pleasL" address all l<.-ttt_'rs up t.. May l.^th,
Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE. 13 William

Street. New York.

Give us list of your wants and we will send you

our best quotations. Our specialties are:

Double Von Sion, Hyacinths and Tulips.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate. $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
6.1C oz.; Calliopsis "California Sunbeams,"' $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. Apple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $'J..^0 oz.; Ipoma;a,
"Heavenly Blue." $1 oz., $12 lb.; Laurustinus
grandiflora, $1 oz.; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested," 50c oz..$fJlb.; Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture, BOc lb., l.'j lbs. $8; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm). 40c per 100 seeds. $3 per 1000 seeds. Send
for trade list of Seeds, Plants. Bulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,

Ventura-by-the-Sea.. Cal.

APRIL 14, 189S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

825

TRADE

MARK

Wc* lii'g Tu iiihirm uur custoiiuTs that \vc have
removt'd tii

No. II Broadway, "'""e'i.'jaiinr""

\\ r!tr Imi i|n,ilaliMii-. ..ii

JAFAIfESi; BUI.BS,

PLANTS AND SEEDS,

for Fall Delivery.

SUZUKI &, ilDA,

No. 1 1 Broadway,

N.'W Vi.rk,

No. 3 Nakamura,

\"okoliama. lapan.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

FOR PAHTICULARS ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

Correspondence

Solicited

JISI ARRIVED
IK FI\E CONDIIION

Lager

Odontoglossum Crispum,
■^B=- Miltonia Roezlii and
Cattleya Chocoensis

&Hurrello:"porY/rs".'' Summit, N.J.

AND
OTHER

B Lettuce— Bitj Boston, Boston

^11 Market, Tennis Ball, Grand
ettUCC Kapids and ReicWs
Forcing, lac. per 100; $1
er 1000.

Pepper and
Egg Plants

, _ S,:: prr IOC

Tomato. Cabbage and Celery— ii ^w| 5J pir liiiio
Small plants fur transplant-
ing now readv. 1.5c. per lOll;
$1 per in(H;i.

Cauliflower. Snowball— 35c. per 100; $2..50 per 1000; if
by mall add 10c. per 100 for small plants, add 5Uc.
per loiKl. Send for price list. Cash \Mtii order.

R.VINGENTJr. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

lettuce

H' j per 1000.
^e^etable

Qlants

GET THE BEST^

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

Semi 111 C'-iits fnr sainiilt.-- of \<<ut uuiit--

Pt-r 100. IV-r 1000
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

ni.iir. -J I, -inch pots $2.50 $20.00

Alternanthera, P. Major, Aurea

Nana, .Xoialnlis and Pittsburg

irMi.tc.l ruttmgsl UN) 7.ri(t

Olternanthera, as above. 2H-in.

pots 2.W i5.i:hi

Alyssum, T. Thumb and Giant

.{\A. l"^-iiK-h pots 2.".0 20.00

Begonias, tine assortment. 3-incli

]„.i- 4.00 35,00

Begonias, Wrnon. 2H-incli pots.. 3.50 30, W
Cannas, startt-d. very strung, from

:; .imi I nich pnts; Alphonse

l;iiii\KT, Chas. Henderson, and

Mine. Crozy 3.50 30, (tf)

Strong roots of above varieties . .. 2,50 20.00
Cannas-Kine assortment of leading varieties.

I'rict'S i.in application.
Cole us— lust the kind of cuttings you would root

(oryuur'nwn use— not small tips that require

the use uf a magnifying glass t discover

them.

PcrlOU. PerlOiXJ
Coteus, Golden Bedder, Verschaf-

leltii. etc 1.00 7.50

Plants of the above variety, from

2' -inch pnts 2.00 15.00

Fuchsias, a tine assortment, 2J4-

tiKli pots 2 50 20.00

Geraniums, Mruant, Gen. Grant,

La PaM.nle. etc.. 3-inch pots 4.00 35.00

German Ivy, 2;.i-inch pots 2.00 15.00

Heliotrope, blue, 2J4-inch pots... 2.50 20.00

■■ 4 " " ... 6.00 50.00

white. 2K " " ... 3.00 25.00

rooted cuttings, blue.. 1.50 12.50

Moon Vines ithe true Colonvc-

tioni, 2'.-]ii<:h pots 4.00

Moon Vines itlie true Colonyc-

ti.in I, rni.trd cuttings 2.50

Salvia, Nana Krecta, or Bonfire

(very strong,!. 2H-inch pots 2.50

Salvia, Nana Erecta or Bonfire.

ruotea cut t nigs 1.50

S wa insona. Alba and Rosea

(very strong I, 2i/2-inch pots 4.00

Cash witli tirdt-rfroEn unknown custoni-TS .ir r. o. d.
t.)rders ami.iunting In y> .nul o\rr, f. o, [>. New \'Lirk City.

35.00
'20 M
20.00
12.50
30,00

Wni L SWAN, Prop,

1 c CLARK snpt SEAWANHAKA GREE\H01SES,

p. o. Box 34 Oyster Bay, N. Y.

P. V Ov5, REPRESENTING

The Holland Bulb Co.,

Oegst^eest, Holland,

Ls now in the United States on his annual trip. Please address corres-
pondence to him, care of KN.A.UTH, N.A.CHOD & KUHNE, corner
William and Beaver Streets, New York City. Those wishing; lowest
(|iiotations on Bulbs can have same from me, together with best ref-
iTinres ;is til the ([uality of our goods. Yours truly, p. VOS.

DITCH BILBS!

For Nest Fall Importation.

Ask for Copy of Catalog"iie.

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford. N.J.

VanHeemstra&Co.

WHOLESALE
BULB GROWERS,

Sasseimheim, Holland.

We can meet all competition on prices
and quality.

WRITE FOR WHOLESALE PRICES.

.•Xdtlress until M.iv I ^tli

KNAUTH, NACHOD & KUHNE,

13 William Street,

NEW YORK.

Ampelopsis Veitchii

10,000 Field Grown Plants, Heavy Roots
5. 6 and 7 cents each.
Plants,
.50 per lOO and iip.

CAL, PRIVET, "%

50,000 SMILAX

I'"rnm Flats, by mail, 50c. per 100;
;f'4 per 1000. From 2-in. pots. Si. 50
per^ioo; 513 per 1000. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, ?2.25
per^ioo; ;?2o per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
4lie!order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N. J.

Ill tnr Surplus LJ~t

The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

DWARF PAPAYAS.

^OST magnificent Bedding and Decora-
'"' ti\e Plant over introduced; equal to a
Palm in beautv; grows with the rapiditv
of the Sicinus; not affected by drouth.
Plants from 4-inch pots, set out 1st June,
attained a height of ten feet, and though
not watered once, remained fresii and vig-
orous during tiie extreme drouth. Send
for half-tone illustration showing bed of
these plants. Every Florist should have
it. Price to the trade $2.25 per doz. for
3-inch pots; all propagated from a tree
wiiich has produced this Fall and Winter
192 pounds of its delicious fruit, the largest
weigliing 12'^ pounds.

TAXIO PLANT.— The genuine Sand-
wich Islands Taro. entirely distinct from
the common Caladium, and a much
grander plant in all respects. $1.00 each.
Ready May 1st. Send for Catalogue.
MARTIN BENSON, Dongola, III.

CLEMATIS— Fine assortment 2-year old plants,

Ill-nil- tjrnwn. 5 i. 00 per dozen.
CARNATIONS-Victor. plants from pots, $4.00

lur lito. Rooted Cuttings. $3.00 per 100.
VIOLETS— Princess of Wales, well established

plants, 2":,-inch pots. $3.00 per 100.

G. EISEUE,

nth and Jefferson Sts. PHILAOELPHIX, P\.

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

APRIL 14. 1898.

CLEVELAND.

Resume of Easter Trade.

Although at this writing it is still
too early to get an.v very definite and
detailed information as to the busi-
ness done at Easter, there can be no
doubt, from the general statements
made, that on the whole it has been
very good. Cut flowers sold well and
plant sales cut fully as great a figure
as at any former Easter time.

Reports so far .-is received conflict
somewhat in the details, some being
under the impression that this outsold
that, while some one else claims the
reverse to be true. Only a little more
time to allow the smoke of conHict to
clear away can .iustify more than gen-
eral statements.

Carnations sold well and were short
in supply with many. Two or three
report enough to fill all orders. Lilies,
both cut and as pot plants, were in
good demand. Azaleas sold well, al-
though so far as reported there seems
to have been a suflicient supply in all
sizes.

On the markets there were numerous
quantities of good stock offered and
trade there appears to have been sat-
isfactory, a condition which favorable
weather undoubtedly had much to do
with. There was no frost and no wind
to destroy stock, and while the day
was cloudy, only a very little rain fell
tor a short time in the afternoon and
then just enough to lay all the dust.
It is very possible on the whole that
there may be no great increase over
the best previous year in most instan-
ces, but the probability is that total
sales have not often been exceeded
heretofore. NEMO.

PITTSBURG.

Easter trade surpassed all expecta-
tions. The prospects Saturday morn-
ing were not encouraging, a drizzly
rain set in and continued at intervals
all day. In spite of the inclemency of
the weather, business keeps up very
brisk. The amount of business done
will exceed that of last year by a good
percentage.

The usual Easter display, which
was opened Easter Sunday at the
Phipps Conservatory at Schenley
Park, is the finest Pittsburg has ever
seen. It is estimated that fifty thou-
sand people viewed the exhibit last
Sunday.

The flower exhibit at the Allegheny
Conservatories far surpasses the Eas-
ter openings of former years and the
handsome collection was much ad-
mired by many thousands. T. P. L.

HARTFORD. CONN. — One of the
greenhouses of Alfred Whiting was
partially destroyed by fire April 3. The
loss is estimated at $1,500.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. O)., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

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It IS a sport from Mrs
color, being:
Uie center of the tinwer. It has lieen thorouglily tested, and is a novelty of sterling merit

Henry Robinson, with which \ariety it
a delicate primrose yellow, deepening" toward

( )ne of the innst eminent ea^.tern fjruwers w ho has tested it states that it is one of the best
thine^ in Chr\ santhcinums sent out in some time. Every Chrysantliemum grower will want
it. A Yellow Mrs. Henry Robinson will be a niun'ey-maker, and a tine exhibition va-
riety as well. Plants nuw rr.u\\ l^r Mi-Iimtv, W.- h;i\f itUn (ini- sti.ck'^ of the other finer in-
troductions of the ve.ir-FRANK HARDY. MRS. H. WEEKS, AUSTRALIAN GOLD.
[Price, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100.

Wm. H. Chadv\ick, SG per do7. The Yellow rellow, $3 per doz. Pennsylvania*

Autumn Glory, Solar Queen, Black Hawk. Quito, Thornden, $5 per doz.; $35 per 100.
Boundless Snow, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100.

Weofleralsoall the best of the Novelties for 1897, and the Best Standard Sorts.

Send lor our wliolesale list and lar^e descriptive catalogue, giving full list of varieties
and prices. We have a very large and tine lot of Novelties in Cannas for 1898. also best and
latest introductions in Carnations, Dahlias, Strong Field-grown Roses and other Hardy
Plants, a large and fine collection of Palms and other Decorative Plants, etc., etc.

We will be pleased to send our wholesale list and descriptive catalogue to any one who
may not have received tliem.

\l F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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SOMETHING NEW AND WELL TESTED.

FIiANT BRAND. A natural fiTtill/rr for I'ahns. Tropical an. I I'nt Plants; it inten-
u-s cnliM. pnssfssus 1 1 imI t li f u 1 and i 11 V jgur 3 1 i Hg qualitk's, and is liarnilussand odorless.
FIiOWER BRAND. For Carnations, Roses, Viok-ts and all bench and floweringr

A trial will LoiiMiiie voii a long felt want is at last supplied

BRIDGEPORT, CONN,
De.ar Sir :— In reply to your favor of recent date in regard to "Tonic Plant Food," would
sav that we are well pleased with the results of tile sample sent us, and think it is all vou claim.
Vours respcctfulh, fSicnod] J.\MES HIIR.W &' SON.

Write for prici's and terms. r" I ATL^IIVI^ m , .^^ r^ . . ■ .^ ■- .■ ■

r. L. ATKIINS, Agent, ORANGE, N.J

TREE PAEONIA '

n only Choice Varieties; strong,
4-year-old plants, 50c. each....

Tree Roses, Snowballs, Hydrangeas, Clematis, Paeonia, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Magnolias, H. P. and Moss Roses.

L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J. ji

BRANCH or THE HORTICllLTtRAl CO.,
BOSKOOP, HOLUND.

5,000 ;Hr Clematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable ntfer refused, ^-*,'>. Lily of the Valley and all Springy
Write for prices or make a cash offer, v'.l^ Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to.,

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Sphagnum IVIoss

A very select quality, 75c per bale. !•
bales *6,()(.> Grown and packed by

M.I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Wrile for prices on car lots.

PA|V|Q|E"Q TheJENNINGS

r AAIN<^3l [_ '^^ > Finest Strain.

THEY ABE GRAND.

Fine stockv pl;int?. Ill Imd and lilnom,$IO and
$12.50 per 1(KK»; $i..=iO pr-r KUt. hy express. Small
plants by mail. 75c per 100. Seed. $1 pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 254,

E B. JENNINGS.
Growler of the Finest Pansies. Southpurt, Cciiin.

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APRIL 14, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

827'

FLOWER POTS

Now is the time to get
your Spring Supply

Ellis ^poLtwoRTH,^

^** -r-WM.ELLI«)

■CC. POLLVORTM-

STANDARD POTS =

Height and widlli inside.
Per 1000 Per 1000

2 Inch SS.riO 4Inch $ 7.r)0 flinch

2',< •■ 4.(K) 5 ■• 12.00 10 ■■

2'/< ■■ 3 nirose. 4.r)0 « " 19.50 12 '•

3 ■■ 5.00 7 " 43.00 i:i "

3!4 ■■ 6.00 S " 6ll,(H) 17 ■■

Special Prices on Large
Quantity or Car Load
Lots. <* u"* J* t.* t*

4 Inch Saucers, per 100 $U..'iO

ii " •■ •■ '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.. i!ob

7 " " ■■ 1.25

5 ■■ '■ " 2.00

SAUCERS.

IMinn or l'".ini- \ -Saucers.

y inch Saucers, per KK) .

10 •■

12 " " perdoz.

17

FERN DISHES.

iKartlienware. }
,$2..")0 () Incli Fern Dishes, per 100 .

. 3.00 7

. .70 8

, 1.50 10 ■•
. 2.(KI 12 "

Per 100
. ..$ 7.00
. . . .N.7.1
. .. IS.OO
. .. 40.00'
. .. BO.OO

$3.00-
3.HI)-
4.20-
R.IIO-
8.00-

Wholesale Dealers in all Florists' Supplies, and
Growers of Palms and Ferns.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

..^=^ HERR'S.^^ f

Hxpcricnces |

-••^■T" Harnations ^

READY NOW. JC

Send for them — Ihey are sent free. .\f

^ HERR'S 5MILAX ^

llj- $5.00 per 1000; 7S cents per 100. •

% Saniiiles, Teu Ceuts.

I ALBERT M.HERR^

$ LANCASTER, PA. *>

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..Areca Lutescens..

LARGE HEALTHY STOCK

3 Plants, 6-inch Pot, 24 to 32 inches high, very bushy, each $1.00

3 " 7-inch " 32 to 3b ' " " " " 1.50

3 " 8-inch " 3b to 38 ' " 2.00

3 " &-inch " 42 to 48 " " " " " 2.50

I " 10-inch " 4 to 5 feet " " " " 5.00

AIIIMeasurements from Top of Pot.

JOSEPH HE ACOCK, Wyncote, Philaclelphia, Pa.

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Aster Plants, HUc. per KK); $i per Um
Pansies, small transplanted plants. 60c. per

Alternanthera, .\urea Nana and P. Major.

L"4-in. put-., Jl.'ili per 1(X).
Feverfew, Little Gem. 2i^'-in. pots. {l.iiO per 10<I
Salvia Clara Bedman. 2K-in. pots. jl.5n per 1(HI,
Lvcopodiiiin Denticulatum. Z}4-\n. pots, fl.nO

ptT HHI.

Strong R. C. Carnations, 20 varieties.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

.\ho\e stock is unusually strong and grown cool.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.

MORRIS, ILL.

• ••••

The Best Moncy-Maker Among Violets.
Strong 2 ' ;-inch pot grown plants, $5.00 per 100.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0.

PALMS

AN O

EERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbo!d.'^°8'^-"^'''^''^'- Chicago

88=

GERANIUMS

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In 4-in. Paper Puts in bloom, Pink. Red and White
Best Bedders. Thousands Ready.

"" GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111.

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writing advertisers.

:S8

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose==

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indetinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Addre.sLutti6r flrmstrong,

3720 Olive Street. ST. LOUIS. MO.

m-

:SS

100,000 ROSES

free: to A.LL.

Our Illustrat*>d Ca aloguc
of ROSES. PLANTS. ^>BEDS

Bulbs .md Roots. Grapk

VINE:5. SHKUBS. ETC.. wil.
be mailed FREE to ah ap li
cants It > dl pay to exam nt

it. 6o ffrernhouses Good-
guataiueed to be lirst-qualitj
Est,iMi-.lir-d 1850.

NANZ&NEUNER Forlsts
liouisvilie, Ky.

Send Your List to be Priced.

Ornamental Shrubs^

KERBACSOUS PERENXTIALS.

A specialty of Iris. Phlox. Paeonies. Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading estahlished les*.

New England Nurservman. READING, MASS.

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writing advertisers.

Always mention the FlOPistS' R G V i G W when writing advertisers.

828

The Weekly Florists' Review.

APRIL 14. 1898.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

Ky. Society of Florists.

The Kentucky Society of Florists
liekl their regular monthly meeting at
the store of Mr. Freil Haupt. at which
it was decided to hold a fall show next
November. Messrs. Jacob Schulz. W.
Mann and Jos. Coenen were appointed
a committee to prepare rules and pre-
mium list. A meeting will be held
April 14 at the establishment of Jos.
Coenen & Co. to adopt rules and pre-
mium list. After the meeting, refresh-
ments will be served.

Notes.

Heavy frost and snow on the 5th .-ind
6th inst. killed all of the peaches and
most of the plums and pears. Busi-
ness is inclined to be dull, but with
an upward tendency with the approach
of Easter. Lilies and carnations are
very scarce.

The writer recently paid a visit to
the establishment of G. Thompson &
Sons. This firm has been in business
since 1S72, and have at present twenty
houses stocked with a large variety of
plants, which were in fine condition.
One house of cinerarias in il-inch pots
was grand — immense blooms, and in
such variety of colors: The business
is at present looked after by George
Thompson. Jr.. Mr. Thompson. Sr..
having retired after a well-earned
rest. His brother John was appointed
Superintendent of Parks last fall, and
is out of the business at present. They
contemplate rebuilding several of the
houses on a more modern plan this
summer. KY.

SPRINGFIELD. MASS.— The Easter
trade was very satisfactory all around,
and several florists report the best
trade in their business experience. A
novelty was Crimson Rambler roses in
8-inch pots, two to three feet high, and
loaded with bloom. Carnations were
off crop and in consequence were
scarce and high priced.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.— Easter trade
was about 25 per cent, larger than last
year, the sales of plants being espe-
cially large. Not so many large or-
ders as formerly, but large number of
small ones.

ELGIN. ILL.— E. H. Ricker has ob-
tained an injunction against the Rick-
er National Nursery Co. restraining it
from making any moves whatever. W.
H. McGregor has been appointed re-
ceiver of the nurseries. A suit for the
dissolution of the partnership has also
been begun.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.— The governor
has named April 22 as Arbor day for
Illinois this year.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

.271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

Facts more eloquent
tlian words.
C. S. .\. awards highest
of the >ear.
New York 95 points.
Boston 94 points.
Chicago 93 points.
Fhiladelpiiia ,S9 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Piiiladelpiiia shows,
and certiiicated
wherever sliown.
The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom.
Price, Tii) cents each,
$:i.lMI per dozen.
:_'i' 0(1 per hundred,
•ir.oiHl per thousand,
Kcadv for delivery
.March 1st, 189S.

A. HERRINGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

Rooted Cuttings Rolts

GERANIUMS.

Our stlection froiii ^ft of twenty choice vari-
etifs. newest and best. $'J per UHl; J15 per 1000.

COUBUS.

Our selection from set of ten best bedding and
fancy varieties. 90 cents per 100; $« per 1,000.

Cost a few cents more than some others, but we
send you no weak or unrooted cuttings. Cash
with order. If you want special varieties write.

A few Pansies, best strain. tiO cents per HM).

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

Water
Lilies -nd
Aquatics

W'c make a specialty
ot these favorites and
our collection in both
hardy and tender sorts
is unsurpassed. Our
list includes novelties

ALTERNANTHERAS

BEGONIAS

GERANIUMS

K, C. A. Nana, P.
-Major. R. Nana. 75c
per KXI. $5 per 1,000.

varietv. 2 inch, $2.00 per 100,
; inch. $2..W per 100.

Bruant, 2 and 2]4 inch,
$2.1X1 per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings. $1.00 per 100.

OAlllliO nicelv started. Mme. Crozy. P. Mar-
llQNNfl.N quant. L. E. Bally. In assortment,

f\. J. BALDWIN, Newark, O.

HENRI \. DRLLR,

Nymphaeas
Nelumbiums
.Tiid Victorias
Selections made and
estimates furnished
for stockinsj large or
small p<inds, eti..

- PHILADELPHIA.

IIIIIMIIIIIIIiNHIli IIIIH lllilli ,f;

Seeds
Bulbs
Plants

FOR
THE
FLORIST

cs

RITE for our
special florist list
Also our retail
catalogue.

Do not forget our new
address, larger building
and increased facilities

iiilliiiiiiUMiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiii

w. w.

RAWSON &
COMP'Y

12 and 13
Faneuil Hall Sq.
Boston, Mass.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet and Carnation Specialists

Write for prices.
Grand Rapids, - - Michigan.

...FLORISTS'...

ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!

Send I,ir spL-Lial list tu the lar^-cst importers,
exporters and gruwers iii tlie world.

CANinrD > ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND
OMI'<ll,>Cn, / BRUGES, BELGIUM

A. DllvrMOCK, Ag-ent, 60 Vesey St., New York.

Q'F'P'nQi-AWN GRASS

I^J^XJX^I^^ $12.00 per 100 lbs.

Finest Quality Ever OflFered I Retails '" 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

KECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

'Tiriev'" Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

HITOtllNQS & GO.

233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.
GBBBNHOLISB BUIUDiNG,

VENTItATING APPARATUS

' HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND EiniNGS.

.SEND. FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE.

APRIL, 14, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

829

Jadoo Prize Winners

AT

The ^ew Orleans Exhibition

(Held March 31, April 1-2 3, 1898.)

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INCORPORATED

2I,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD.

This Company TR ANSTHITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following mes.<^j

Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending stati(,'n for comparison, and the Company will not hold Itself liable for errors or dela

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9tt^r the message is filed with the Company for transmissiLin. ~

This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.

THOS. T, ECKERT, President and General Manager.

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830

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

APRIL 14, 1898.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co. .829

Amling. E. C .817

.Armstrong. Luther. ..S27

Atkins. F. L .«6

.Australian Palm Seed

Co 822

Badcr. J 824

Baker. \V. I 820

Baldwin. A.' J. ...820-828
Bassett & Washburn.SlT
Baversdorfer. H. &

Co 817

Bavwood Floral Co.. 817

Benson. M 825

Berger. H. H. &Co.821
Bobbink. L. C... 825-826

Boerner. Fred .825

Brown S Canfield.. 823
Burpee, \V. .\tlee &

Co 81,s

•Carlton, H. R 81ii

Chicago Wrecking

Co 822

Clucas & Boddmg-

ton Co 824

Cottage Gardens 824

Crabb & Hunter .H28

Cunningham. J. H,,.81,s
Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv .8:i2

Dillon. J. L ,818

Dimmock. A 82.8

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co .823

Dreer, H A 822-.82S

Eisele, C 825

FUliott, \V. H .821

Ellis & Pollworth ...827
EllzabetbNurservCo 825
Ernest, \V. H ..:.. -,8.S2
Esler, John G. Secy ..825
Felthousen, J. E .. ..815

Gaskill.Geo. W 819

-Gibbons. H. W 832

Hancock, Geo, & Son ,823

Hatch, Edw 821

Heacock, los .827

Heikes, \V. F 815

Herr. Albert M ,827

Herr, D. K 820

Herrington. A 828

Hews. A. H. & Co... 880

Hill.E. G. & Co 817

Hillsdale Floral Co. .824
Hitchings & Co

828-830-832

Hitz, L. E 823

Holton& HunkelCo.817

Hopp & Lemke .823

Hunt, E. H 819

Hunt Flo. Co 822

Jennings, E. B 826

lewett, Z. K. & Co. .823

loosten, C. H SIS

Kasting. W. F 820

Kelsey. H. P 819

Kennicott Bros. Co. .818

Kuehn. C. A 817

Kuhl, Geo. A....817-S27
Lager & Hurrell .. ..825

Leaman, H. W 824

Lengenfelder, C 819

Loctland Lumber

Co 815

Long D. B 824

Loose, J , Louis 819

Lord & Burnham Co.832
Louisville Tob. Co.. 832

Lynch, W. E 817

Lvons, M.I 82B

McBride, Alex 828

McCuUough, J.C....828
Mac Donald &

McManus 820

Manning J. W 827

Michel, E. H .817

Millang & Co ,820

Moninger. J. C. Co. .830

Moon. S. C 818

Morris Floral Co 827

Moulder. Geo. B 817

Murphy. W .822

Nan/ & Neuner 827

Nat'l Florists" Board

o( Trade 828

Peacock. W. P 819

Pennock.S. S 820

Peterson, J. A .827

Pierce, Butler &

Pierce 832

Pierson. F. R. Co. ....82ti
Prince. A. G. & Co.. 817
Quaker City Machine

Works 832

Randall, ..\. L 817

Rawson. W. W.&Co.828

ReedS Keller ,823

Regan Pt'g House. ..832

Keid. Edw 820

Reinberg Bros 817

Rice. M. & Co 821

Rogers Park F'loral

Co 817

RoseMfg. Co 832

Sachse, A, A 815

Sander & Co .82.8

Saunders. K 821

Schiller. J. L 823

Schmitz. F. W. 0....826
Seawanhaka

Greenhouses .825

Shepherd. Mrs. T. B..824

Siebrecht & Son .822

Smith. N. & Son 819

Smith, W. C ,820

Smith, W. & T 821

Stumpp & Walter

Co 815

Suzuki & lida .825

Swayne, W .823

Thomson, .Anderson

& Kennedy ,830

\'an der Horst &

Dames 824

Van Heemstra & Co. 825
\'aughan. McKellar

& Winterson ,820

Vesey, W. J.. Sec'y ...823
Vincent, J r.,R.& Son.. S25

Vos, P .S25

Walker Ferl. Co 824

Weathered's Son . . s;u
Weber & Sons. , .819-S23

Wilmore. W. W 819

Williams & SonsCo.823

Winter, S. B 818

Wittbold. Geo 837

Wors, C. W 817

Young, John Welsh .822

THE LILY DISEASE.

The press of Bermuda is endeavor-
ing to awaken the lily growers there
to the fact that the bulb-growing in-
dustry of Bermuda is threatened with
extinction, and the board of agricul-
ture of the islands has published sug-
gestions to growers that, if followed,
will do much to mitigate the disease.
The Bermuda Colonist of March 12
prints a long editorial on the subject
and makes its warning very emphatic.
It quotes from a recent issue of The
Review a report of the aggravating
<>onditions American growers of bulbs
have had to meet, and sets forth in
'most convincing terms the fact that
.such conditions will cut seriously the
sale of bulbs.

..<•.■..■•■.'.■♦.■..■«"...'

Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy

HORTICULTURAL
ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses. Etc , Erected Complete. Iron or
Wood Prame Construction.

k"^^^

I

....HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING....

Cypress Greenhouse Material... ...Hot Bed Sash I

Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract.

605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO.

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Every
Description

JOHN Q^ 412 ^iz^L^'^^^Kii^iiuw

JTJON/NGER^ \\M\mmik^.^^^^

Subscribers

ARK They will materially advance
REMINL)ED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of
"PJ-JAT the advertisers in the

Always MENTION the

name of the paper when sending

Inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review****

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass.

HITCHINGS & CO.

233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK.

GREENHOISE BlILDERS

Hot Water Boilers, Pipes, Fittings
Sent! Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus

J* j» j» ^Always mention the Florists' RcVieW when writing advertisers.^ j* jf ^

APRIL 14. 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

831

WEATHERED'S

Sectional Heater....

I i sectional neater....

ITIprOVea For water or Steam

yran*^^

1-^^^-^^^L

Below will be found a few of the points claimed for this boiler:

Simplicity of Construction. Xo joints inside the boiler.
Sectional Headers to correspond to each section of boiler.
Sectional Ash Pit to correspond to each section of boiler.
Maximum amount of vertical circulation of water.
Minimum amount of friction.

The heating surfaces in firebox are so arranged that the hot
gases must strike every part before entering combustion
chamber.

Direct or Indirect Draft, as conditions may require.

Smoke Box can be placed on front or back of boiler.

Maximum amount of heating surface exposed to the direct
action of the fire in a given space.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SON,

Send for Catalogue

141 Centre Street, NEW YORK.

832

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 14, 1S9S.

Try

Jadoo...

and be
convinced i

EVANS' Improved
CHALLENGE
^ VENTILATING
APPARATIS

\\'rit(.- tor lllustratfd Catalogue
Quaker City Machine Works,

Richmond, ind.

IFor Sale by
\Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
\s rite to

Louisville
Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co,
Louisville, Ky.

UNIVERSAL
INSECTICIDE

KecunimundcJ and in
use by the foremost
tiorists and nursery
men in tlie land.
ROSE MANUFAC-
TURING CO.,
NIAGARA FALLS. NY.

HARRY BALSLEY SELLS

Those Red Pots

standards -Full Size and Wide Bottoms.
Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots tor the

Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory

490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS-

In any quantitv. and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

Station M, N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

THE REGAN
... PRINTING HOUSE...

Nursery
SeetL?*^*
Florists'

rBatalogues

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Arcliitects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and

Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected complete,
or for material only. Highest Awards at the World's Fair.

Send 4cts. postage for Catalogue ol Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction.

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

New sectional Hot Water heater.

Specially adapted to large raiigf.s. Will lit-at up to Hi. ."»(!() feet of glass. Highest econom\. Moderate
cost. .Also heaters for smaller work. Send hve cents postage to New York office lor latest catalogue
of Heating and N'entilating .Apparatus. Estimates fumishea for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

New York Office: General Office and Works :

160 Fifth Ave., Cor. 21st St. Irvington-on- Hudson, N. Y.

5pence Hot Water Heater

When a heater has been sold for over 30
years and its sales have grown each year,
in spite of increasing competition and num-
erous imitations, it's probable that that
heater is a good heater.

PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. CO.,

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

Branches; New York, Boston, Philadelphia.

KELLOCiQ-nACKAY'CAnERON CO..

84 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO.

HITCHINGS & CO.

233 MERCER ST.. NEW YORK.

GREENHOISE BOILERS

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER, 11

lowers the vitality of your stock, but write
I) for particulars of my Tempering .Apparatus

HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK.

AI.WAYS MENTION THE FI.ORISTS' REVIEW WHEN WHITING ADVERTISERS

PUORISTS

Copyright, 189S, by
PUBLISHING OO., 520-535 Oaxton Building, GMICAGO.

VoL J.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 2J, 1898.

No. 2 J.

HEUCHERA SANGUINEA AND ITS
VARIOUS USES.

This is one of our most useful hardy
perennials in the whole list. It is a
constant and profuse bloomer from
spring until fall, is equally well suited

months when our flower beds general-
ly are devoid of all cheering features.
If we can not have brilliant flowers at
this time, let us endeavor at least to
provide for the missing color by the
free introduction of just such things
as this heuchera.

A corner in the store of Mr. E. Wienhoeber, Chicago, at Easter.

for the borders or the front of shrub-
bei-y. and will make a delightful show
when planted in a bed by itself, where
even in midwinter it is not without at-
traction, because the evergreen foliage
assumes then a variety of bright and
bronzy tints and colors, which are so
acceptable during the dreary winter

! Although a comparatively new plant
it has found its way rapidly into all
collections, and is not a rare plant

I now; its merits were recognized

i quickly among all lovers of hardy
plants, but as yet few of our florists

I have paid much attention to the sub-
ject of using it, either as a bedding

plant or for cut flower purposes, for
both of which it is admirably adapt-
ed. A native of Mexico, but hardy as
an oak tree with us, no protection is
required in the severest winters (we
have grown it for twelve years j. The
foliage is roundish cordate, with ser-
rated lobes, slightly pubescent, espe-
cially along the leaf stalks, which lat-
ter spring from the low, stout crown
tops in closely crowded circles, the
leaves forming a compact mass about
eight inches in height. From the axils
an uninterrupted succession of panicu-
late flower stems are produced all
summer, 15 to 24 inches in length,
which are loosely set with charming
little deep coral red flowers, bell-
shaped and very graceful in appear-
ance. These flowers last for a long
time in water and are admirably
adapted for narrow, tall little vases,
and may be used to advantage in any
instance where a light and graceful
effect is to be produced. They are not
bulky flowers, which would make a
grand show in large decorations, but
are dainty, beautiful and attractive
when used in the right place.

We can have them at any time in
summer or in fall, and by taking up a
few plants in autumn and placing
them under glass, we may have them
also in winter. For this purpose we
may either use the undivided clumps
or single crowns, but in the latter
case we must start operations earlier,
because good spikes can not be expect-
ed from imperfectly established
plants; therefore the crowns should
be potted singly in three or four inch
pots in September, and set in a con-
venient place where every encourage-
ment for root formation must be given
so that we may have well rooted
plants any time when we get ready to
take them in. A side bench, in which
chrysanthemums were grown, may be
useil. The temperature of a carnation
house suits them well, but a little
more heat does not hurt; still when

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grown too warm the stems get weak
and flowers are pale. If it should be
desirable for some reason to keep the
plants in pots, repotting and an occa-
sional feeding must not be neglected;
otherwise there will be no trouble in
their successful cultivation; ordinary
common sense treatment is all they
require.

In spring the old plants can be
planted out again, and will in a short
time bloom as freely as those left in
the border all winter. Well estab-
lished single crowns are perhaps pref-
erable to the clumps. We get better
and larger spikes from these and can
plant them closer in the bench, but
good results are also obtained from
carefully lifted old plants if their roots
are not mutilated in the operation. For
spring sales it makes a good salable
pot plant, and we have found uiat
there is a ready sale for all we have to
offer. We also have used some in ve-
randa boxes for the past few years
with entire satisfaction. Most people
who had them once are so delighted
with them that they ask us to
put more of these tall red lily of
the valley in their boxes another year.
As to the propagation of these plants,
there is no difficulty whatever; they
divide freely and single crowns plant-
ed in spring will have made five or
more side growths before fall. Most
of these growths having roots at-
tached to them may be again re-
moved if stock is still to be increased.

Seed sowing is not always success-
ful. The seedlings come up all right,
but are liable to damping off in the
seedpans or boxes before they are
large enough to handle, yet under the
right conditions and with a little pre-
caution success may be insured. Sow
the seed thinly in shallow, well
drained pans filled with sandy soil;
cover the seeds slightly with clean
sand, keep in a shady place until all
are up; then remove to an airy posi-
tion and by degrees allow them more
light. Always guard against over-
watering and keep as cool as possible.
Do not attempt to force a quick
growth after the little plants are
pricked off in boxes; let them alone
until five or six new leaves are
formed; then pot off into thumb pots
and in n few days after they will be so
far established that we need have no
further fear of their damping. These
little plants will have to be planted
out some time during summer, select-
ing a favorable moist or cloudy day
for this performance. Some of them
at least will flower in the following
season, even if it be late in autumn,
for their growth is rather slow at first.
As to soil they are not fastidious ex-
actly, but stiff, moisture-retaining
ground should be avoided, while in
very dry situations their flowering pe-
riod is cut short. In a well drained,
sunny position, and in moderately en-
riched soil, they probably do better
than in shaded situations, but I have
seen good free blooming plants under
trees where we would not expect such
gratifying results.

The plants are slow to grow in
height, but after being four or five
years in the same place the crowns
will have elongated six or more inches
above ground, which gives a neglected,
straggly appearance to the plant. Di-
viding and deeper planting is the only
remedy to rejuvenate the stock in all
such cases. A more vigorous growth
and larger spikes follow this change.
Whenever possible this operation
should be performed very early in
spring, so ns not to retard their free
flowering too much. Fall division is

Violets in basket trimmed with blue ribbon.
Arranged by Thorley, New York.

not to be recommended, especially
when we cannot do it early enough to
allow ample time for the formation of
plenty of new roots.

A few years ago a pure white vari-
ety was introduced, identical with the
parent in every respect but in color.
While we have not had it long enough
to express an opinion of its merits, we
have confidence in its future, but one
year's favorable impression will not
warrant the expression of a final judg-
ment in this matter. The same holds
good with the lately introduced H.
sanguinea robusta, which may or may
not be an improvement on the older
variety. At the end of another season
we may perhaps be able to say some-
thing more definite in connection with
these plants. K.

WATER LILIES FOR FLORISTS.

Florists, to be successful in any par-
ticular branch or line of business in
this competitive age, must be, to use
a common expression, live, progressive
and aggressive men. Prices range low,
margins are small, growers holding
stock ever desirous of turning the
same into cash, yet reluctant to step
down in prices, knowing full well that
a step upward afterwards can only be
hoped for, seldom if ever realized.

Growers of decorative plants for the
garden in general should lead in the
line of goods that are best adapted for
embellishment of the flower garden.
They should show what is best adapt-
ed for gardens and grounds of both the
mechanic, the farmer or the merchant
.millionaire. Florists are too conserv-
ative. It is the same line of goods of-
fered year after year, annuals, alter-
nanthera, coleus, cannas, geraniums,
etc, with a few novelties, occasion-
ally new varieties or names, but no
radical change or departure from the
style of "bedding." There are some
indications of a change, but in many
places scarcely perceptible, far from
becoming general, but a change there
will be, and a welcome one it will be
when time is fully ripe, and the florist
who is alive to the fact will benefit
by it.

There is in some sections a very no-
ticeable increased demand for hardy
perennial plants. These are destined
to become the most popular flowers
for the masses of flower loving peo-
ple who can grow flowers, and among
them are classed hardy water-lilies
and other aquatic plants, sub-aquatics
and such as delight in a moist soil.
The florists' garden should be a model
one and should advertise his stock as
much as do the windows of a dry
goods or milliner's store.

Aquatics are ever increasing in pop-
ularity, yet it is surprising to find
numbers of persons who have never
seen a colored water-lily or know
what a night blooming water-lily is.
Florists should be alive to the fact
that these are popular plants, the
coming plants of the future, and there
is money in it if handled judiciously,
either as plants or cut flowers, and
will lead to sales of other stock. A
few well grown plants are a great at-
traction, and will certainly pay well
for the investment.

To commence with, a good plan is
to have a small artificial pond, about
ten or twelve feet in diameter; this
will suffice for three or four water-
lilies and some lotus, with a few minor
plants. The shape may be circular,
oval, oblong, or whatever may suggest
itself to the grower, according to loca-
tion and other circumstances. A back-
ground of flowering shrubs, ornament-
al grasses and hardy perennial plants
make a good setting to the pond,
where, if the latter is artificial, all
traces of masonry should be obliter-
ated. The depth of water to grow
most water-lilies in is an average of
twelve inches. A pond may be made
two feet deep. This will give ample

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Hydrangea trimmed with crepe paper.
By J. H. Small & Sons, New York.

Lilies in celluloid basket, trimmed ^vith white ribbon.
By Siebrecht & Son, New York.

Hyacinths in basket, trimmed with white ribbon.
By Siebrecht & Son, New York.

Genista Fragrans in basket, trimmed with orange ribbon.
By Rosary Co., New York.

accommodation for the plants, either
grown in tubs or boxes or soil placed
in the bottom to the depth of ten or
twelve inches, and twelve inches depth
of water above the crowns of the
plants. In either case the soil should
be covered about an inch deep with
sand before filling up with water. A
section of the pond should b? walled
off in which to grow the lotus, as they
are rampant growers and should not
be confined to the limits of a tub as
nymphaeas. Plants of both nymph-
aeas and nelumbiums will do moder-

ately well in tubs plunged in the
ground or standing on the surface, but
they do not compare well with those
that are submerged in a tank or pond
where the water surface affords a
much better and larger development of
leaves, and consequently flowers.

A pond ten feet in diameter will af-
ford accommodation for four plants of
nymphaeas, either planted out or
grown in tubs or boxes. These may
be all hardy varieties, but as the hardy
varieties do not embrace all the col-
ors some tender varieties may be in-

cluded, and the four plante may each
be a separate color, namely, red,
white, blue and yellow. With two
exceptions, no class of plants embrace
these four distinct colors. Nelum-
biums are supplied in three colors in
various shades — no blue.

The soil for nymphaeas and aquat-
ics generally should be fibrous loam,
inclined to be heavy, two-thirds, and
thoroughly rotten cow manure, one-
third. Plants to furnish a pond ten
to twelve feet in diameter can be
bought now for a mere trifle. Four

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nymphaeas. as before stated, and two
nelumbiums will be suflScient for a
pond twelve feet in diameter, involv-
ing an outlay of about $2.(H>. These
will give greater satisfaction and
pleasure for the amount expended
than treble the amount for any other
kind of fancy bedding plants on the
same space, as well as being a draw-
ing card for the florist.
Such a pond as above described will

not afford a heavy cut of flowers, but
where such is needed a much larger
pond will be needed. The season for
planting is rapidly approaching. Hardy
nymphaeas may now be planted: ne-
lumbiums. latter end of the month or
early in May. and tender varieties
toward the end of May. according to
sectional localities, earliness or late-
ness of locality. WM. THICKER.
Riverton, N. J.

dry weather follows. We find the
young plants imbedded in a lump of
dry. baked soil, while the surrounding
soil will remain comparatively moist.
To break these hard lumps is equal to
a replanting, for it cannot be done
without injury to the plant, and if dry
weather continues the plant is virtu-
ally shut off from moisture.

When transplanting much care
should be taken that the young plants
are well watered before planting; this
especially when from pots so the little
ball is well saturated with water, and
when the plant is of sufficient strength
and height, remove the heart, or, in
other words, top it. by pulling or
breaking it out. It is a great waste of
strength and time to allow the young
plant to form a bud. and should never
be permitted. FRED DORNER.

PLANTING OUT.

Indications are for an early spring,
and that means a chance for an early
planting out in the field. I would sug-
gest to those who have plants in a
suitable condition to plant out. and
the ground in the proper condition to
receive them, not to hesitate and plant.
In my last notes I called attention to
this matter, and dwelled especially on
the importance of having the young
plants in the proper condition for the
transfer, ready for the first favorable
opportunity to plant.

I will now say a few words concern-
ing the preparation of the ground in
the field. Of all things avoid plough-
ing, spading or working the soil in any
way when wet. It should never be
worked unless it is so dry that it will
break and pulverize. It may be suffi-
ciently damp to ball in the hand, but
not so damp that it can not be broken
and pulverized again to the same con-
dition. If ground is worked when too
wet, it is spoiled for the whole sea-
son,' with corresponding results. On
the proper condition of the soil when
worked and on the thoroughness and
judiciousness with which this work is
done, depends much the retention of
moisture in time of drouth. A liberal
supply of well rotted stable manure,
some wood ashes, and if the soil is de-
ficient in lime this may be added and
ploughed under. Horse manure is best
for heavy soils, while cow manure is
better for light soils. If bone meal or
other commercial fertilizers be used, I
would prefer to sprinkle them over
the ploughed ground and work in with
the harrow. If one possesses enough
land for rotation every season, the
ideal ground is some sod or clover
turned under the fall before. As to the
kind and texture of soil, I consider a
sandy loam the best for summer cul-
ture, although carnations are grown
in all kinds of soil, but different soils
require different treatment, and every
grower should know best how to till
his particular soil. I desire to add
that as it does not require a farm, and
in most places not even an acre, to

grow plants, it is well-spent labor to
put the ground in the best possible
condition.

Distance in planting differs much,
subject to the mode of cultivating,
either with horse or hand cultivator.
Having enough land to plant far
enough apart to allow cultivating with
the horse, I prefer hand cultivating
and use the Gem hand cultivator. We
plant in rows 18 inches apart and 12
inches in the row. Every fifth row is

FUMIGATING CARNATIONS.

Does smoking carnations freely in-
jure the foliage and yellow the buds?
Is there any system of fumigating
with nicotine which is really practical
and also harmless to the plants?

R. W. M.

Fumigating with tobacco stems will
not injure the foliage or blooms when
the smoke is not too strong, but it

Bottle Brush ( Metrosideros ) trimmed with crimson ribbon in celluloid basket.
By Thorley, New York.

omitted, so the field appears in beds of
four rows each. In planting care
should be taken not to plant too deep-
ly, for nothing is more inviting to
stem rot than deep planting. I also
would caution not to plant when the
ground is too wet. for it is harmful to
plant and soil, as can be noticed when

will leave the unpleasant tobacco odor
on the flowers and render them nearly
unsalable.

We use the Rose Leaf tobacco ex-
tract, prepared by the Louisville Spirit
Cured Tobacco Co., Louisville. Ky. It
can be bought in any quantity, from a
pint can to a five-gallon can. Direc-

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tions as to the various methods of
using accompany every package. We
have found this the most effective and
the cheapest insecticide. It is entirely
harmless to plant and bloom, but very
destructive to insect life, and it will
leave scarcely any odor on the flowers.
This is not smoking, but a vaporizing
of the nicotine, and this explains its
harmlessness to the plants.

FRED DORXER.

CARNATIONS NOT OPENING.

I send some samples of Scott carna-
tion which you will notice are affected
by what seems to be a fungoid growth
that prevents the flowers from open-
ing. Albertini, Jubilee, Armazindy and
Daybreak are growing in the same
house, but have never shown any signs
of the trouble affecting Scott. About
two weeks ago I first notieed th;it the
flowers did not open and for the last
ten days I have not seen a perfect
flower on Scott. All other varieties
are doing finely, and so did Scott up to
two weeks ago.

The temperature is ."O to ri2 degrees
at night, (Ui degrees on dark days and
70 to I'l degrees with sunshine. Have
given plenty of fresh air and the
plants have never been syringed over-
head. I vaporize nikoteen occasional-
ly and have not used any fertilizers or

R. W. says that other varieties
growing in the same house are unaf-
fected, but varieties differ, and espe-
cially in the absorption of moisture
from the soil. The water supplied to
the whole house alike may have been
sufficient for the other varieties, but

glass will have the appearance of be-
ing milky. This wash is more expen-
sive than the lime wash, but it will
last longer and answers the purpose
much better, by being and keeping
more transparent.

FRED DORNER.

Violets, Erica Fragrans and Adiantum in hamper, with lace ribbon.
By Thorley, New York.

Marie Louise Violets and Small Ferns in fancy basket. By J. H. Small & Sons, New York.

liquid manures for some time. Can
you tell me the cause of the trouble?

R. W.

The flowers received do not show
any fungoid growth, and I think the
trouble must be due to other causes.
When a bench becomes dry at the bot-
tom and this remains unnoticed, espe-
cially during several bright, warm
days, the trouble described may re-
sult. The buds that are just showing
color are more apt to be affected than
the open or half open blooms. It will
occur only when exposed to the bright
sunshine.

not for the Scotts. and the latter have
become dry at the bottom without be-
ing noticed, which made them unab'.e
to withstand the effect of a sudden
burst of sunshine at this time of the
year. This is a reminder to at one?
put on a light shading, which is really
necessary at this season to preserve
the flowers and prevent their dwind-
ling in size. The best shading is white
lead and kerosine. mixed very thin.
Put it on with a good whitewash
brush, over the whole glass and not in
streaks, but apply it as thin as possi-
ble. It will break the sun's rays, but
will not wholly obstruct them. The

VIOLET NOTES.

Another Easter has come and gone,
and like last year with us the demand
for violets was greater than the sup-
ply. Unlike previous years, the last
two years have seen the poorest trade
directly after the holidays, remaining
so for a week or two. then commenc-
ing to pick up. and growing better till
Easter, which practically closes the
season. Of course, it you have taken
proper care, in shading, ventilating,
etc, (as previously mentioned), you
will still be picking fair violets, which
meet with ready sale at the reduced
prices at which they can be sold for
the balance of the season.

The preparation of your field for
growing next year's stock of plants
should now have attention. It we can
have just what we prefer, we like to
take a piece of sod land, a good stiff
sod, covered thickly with well rotted
manure (the well rotted part I would
emphasize well), free from sticks,
straw, stalks, etc. Then we want a
man that knows how to plow with a
good team and plow, so that the sod
and manure are turned under entirely
and smoothly. But if we cannot have
this, we prefer a field where a sod was
turned under last season, and which
received good cultivation, and is free
from stubble, manuring this and pro-
ceeding as with the other. We do not
like to use horse manure if we can get
other kinds, unless it is two or three
years old, or the land is inclined to be
cold and damp; then it is well enough,
unless the season is extremely dry,

I should also say that we have
found it important, if possible, to have
the field so located that it can be
watered if a continued dry spell oc-

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curs. This is tlie more necessary
wlien we have a season like last year,
which was wet till late, when the dry
spell came on. We had one piece that
we made no attempt to water, as it lay
rather more moist than the others,
and owing to the rains nearly all sum-
mer and the nice appearance of the
plants we did not realize in time that
we should have watered them. Had
they grown dry all summer they would
not have suffered so quickly, but hav-
ing grown freely all season, they were
softer than they otherwise would have
been, and so felt the change more

two denominations. Beautiful as all
this was. there has been- a great
change; it has become our greatest
season of all the year. The day is one
of gladness to all classes. Apart from
Its sacred associations. Easter is the
awakening from the sleep of winter to
the life and animation of spring. Kind-
ly greetings and an exchange of some
remembrance are now becoming al-
most universal, at le.-ist in our land,
and who is more the beneficiary of
this Christian custom than the flor-
ist? Many another business gets an
impetus at this season, but none rela-

^^^^"V^'^^^^^^HjS^V - ^^^^^^^xsi

Heath and Epacris in fancy basket and silver jardinieres. By Stumpp, New York.

quickly. The result was it hardened
them up quickly, .giving them a severe
check, from which they took a long
time to recover, and part of them re-
ceived a good dose of red spider as a
consequence of the clreck.

The moral of all this is that when
you think your stock is the best is the
time the violet growers' motto, "eter-
nal vigilance," is perhaps most imper-
ative. Certainly we shall cause rain of
our own to fall on our violets this sea-
sou if nature fails us, if only for a
short time, R. E. SHUPHELT.

RECOLLECTIONS OF EASTER.

The Easter of '98 will long be re-
membered by the florist, not only for
the perfect weather which prevailed,
but as a considerable advance on any
previous year in the general use of
our and nature's products. Fifteen
years ago the florists in large cities.
or, for that matter, any city or com-
munity, looked forward to church or-
ders as the coveted part of the busi-
ness. Not only the order from the
church, but many elaborate designs as
memorials were sent by members of
the congregation, and these decora-
tions were largely confined to one or

tively more than our innocent call-
ing.

It has increased from year to year.
and never were there as many plants
and flowers sold as the Easter just
past. Fashions come and go, and come
again. The Easter card had its day,
but it is hard to believe that such an
appropriate, guileless gift as a pretty
plant or bunch of flowers can ever
drop from popular favor. As previous-
ly mentioned, I believe all florists will
agree with me that we dispose of more
of our products at Easter than on any
one day or week of the whole year.
Long may it be so and ever increase,
and may we all be deserving of the
kind patronage of generous people.

He is a dull man who does not profit
by the experiences of the past; and
what are they? To the writer, some
of them are as follows: The public,
our patrons, expect, and reasonably,
too. that every plant delivered to a
friend should be neat, tasty and. how-
ever inexpensive, at least attractive.
The days of dirty flower pots are some
time past, and now the days of the
bare pots are past. I am not an ad-
vocate of the florists' stores being rib-
bon counters, but the naked earthen-

ware pot is not the thing to accom-
pany the beautiful plant. If our pa-
trons wish to pay for several dollars'
worth of ribbon to adorn a lilac, let
them have it; they will pay for it.
Usually those most willing to indulge
in the abnormal are more able to pay.
The crepe paper as a covering for the
plebeian flower pot was very generally
used, and even for the inexpensive 2.5-
cent hyacinth it greatly enhanced their
appearance in the eyes of those who
were receivers. This is a tax addi-
tional to former expenses, but the in-
creased business and an improved way
of conducting it will easily pay these
little charges.

It will largely depend on your taste,
your promptness, your general neat-
ness and the all 'round condition in
which a plant arrives at its destina-
tion.

About your future orders: To digress
one moment — a clever and good gard-
ener may have watched over .-i plant
for months, studied temperature, para-
sites, and care in every way, and when
his pets had reached perfection and
he had realized a good price for them,
tney were ruined by some careless de-
livering of an ignoramus. The man
who sees that the orders are carefully
packed and started right on their des-
tination is quite as valuable as the
man who sells them.

The most important impression I
received this past Easter was that an
exchange of gifts is getting now to be
so general that, even with the wealthy,
unless they can "remember" all their
friends with a plant or box of flowers
at a moderate cost "per head," they
will slowly discontinue this most
amiable practice. Among the very
wealthy a big price is often paid for a
large and handsome plant, but it is
so rare that the general florist neeil
care little if he has to disappoint his
customer in this respect. He cannot
supply everything, even if he kept a
department store.

While not in the least discouraging
is the importation of plants from Eu-
rope that we can properly use, yet un-
doubtedly too much dependence is
placed on these plants, and not near
enough to acceptable, moderate-sized
plants that can be easily produced at
home, and are much better relished by
our patrons, especially those whose
pockets are not bursting and who al-
ways will be in the majority.

Take notice that azaleas had but a
very moderate sale and lilacs and sev-
eral other of these bulky plants went
slowly, I have no wish to lower the
business, but it is a fact that the plant
mat sold from 50 cents to $2 had the
call, and the dollar plant wa^ certain-
ly the favorite, even with the well-to-
do. The lily held its own, even a
stronger favorite than last year, and
there is not the slightest reason why it
should not remain the emblematic
flower of Easter, Grow more yourself
and depend less on costly importa-
tions. I have in mind several things

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Boronia Elatior trimmed with pink and white ribbon, in celluloid basket.
By Stumpp, New York.

that sold so well this year that I shall
grow them in much increased numbers
for another year, and if I know how.
the readers of The Review shall know
as much as I do.

WILLIAM SCOTT.

MISCELLANEOUS SEASONABLE
HINTS.

Poinsettias.
If you have not already started your
poinsettias, do so at once. It is not
late, however, for cuttings struck
months after this will make most ac-
ceptable plants. Our old plants have
been stored away just as they were
knocked out of the pots and placed in
flats, in dry soil, under a dry. warm
bench. The wood will now be ripe and
hard. Shake off the old soil, cut back
the stems to the sound part; usually
an inch or so is dried up; pot into 4-
inch pots, and start them growing in
a light, warm house. You will get
plenty of breaks, which, when 2 or 3
inches long, make the best of cuttings.
They root easily in an ordinary cut-
ting bed. but should neither in the
sand nor the first week or two after
potting be allowed to wilt for want of
water or shading. But remember that

after the young plants are once well
rooted in the pots, not a particle of
shade at any time should l)e given.

It may be entirely immaterial about
cutting many cuttings at or just belov.-
a joint. In the poinsettia I much pre-
fer the cut should be close to a joint,
iind when taking the cutting from the
old stem, leave at least one joint of
the young growth, from which you
will get another crop of cuttings.
Those propagated as late as August
made last winter our best plants, for
the earliest propagated were spoilt by
mismanagement, while the plant, after
flowering, can be treated almost like a
dry bulb: it is very different when in
full leaf, and in the successive shift-
; ings that you give it the roots must
be disturbed as little as possible.

Lilies.

Since the great clear-out of Easter.
we have to shift and spread out many
of our future crops. The lancifoliuni
lilies should now be shifted from th."
4-inch pots in which they were started
to a 5 or 6-inch, their flowering pot.
A cool, airy house suits them best,
and a little shade, and if kept free of
aphis by regular fumigating, will well
repay the room and labor, especially

Liliura 1. album. They make a hand-
some bunch, and we have them in July
and August, when white flowers are
scarce.

Smilax.

The flats th:it were sown in .January
or February should now be potted off
into 2-inch "pots. They will do in any
shady corner, and I have seen the lit-
tle plants thriving beneath a bench,
but the better place you give them
the stronger and better they will be.
About June 1, those for your own use,
at any rate, should be shifted into a
3-inch; then they will be stout plants
to plant in the new bed very early in
July. The difference in results between
a spindling little plant and a stout one
in a 3-inch would be one crop worth at
least 15 cents per string. A strong
plant set out in July will easily pro-
duce four crops by the following June,
if grown in a temperature of not less
than 60 degrees at night.

Geraniums.

In February we took off the tops of a
good many thousand zonal geraniums
and put them at once into 2-inch pots.
A very small loss has occurred, and
they make better plants than those
put in the sand. Just as soon as well
rooted, they should be shifted into a
3. or. better still. S'o-inch pots. They
make fine bedding plants and come in
finely after your 4-incli autumn struck
plants are disposed of. Why I men-
tion these simple operations is that
several seasons we have been guilty of
leaving these spring-struck geraniums
starving till the middle of May. and
then shifted them. They would then
almost stand still. They were stunted,
and you had ceased firing, and when
you do that, there is a halt for a short
time in the growth of all the soft
wooded plants.

Pelargoniums.

We have rather a large and fine lot
of these showy plants. I may be al-
lowed to say tnis, as they are not for
sale except at home. They are oroad
and stout, with leaves like small rhu-
barb. You cannot see the pots, which
are 5-inch, and the buds are just show-
ing color. Cool and almost dormant
as these plants have been in the days
of winter, in spring they begin to
grow, and when flowering must have
plenty of room and abundance of fresh
air. and in damp, rainy weather, dur-
ing the months of April and May. muist
never be without flre heat. When in
full bloom, one cool, damp night will
ruin them, and their petals will drop,
rotting the leaves in a few hours, and
your work of months is ruined in one
night. Greenfly is very fond of them,
so smoke often till the flowers are
open, then mildly, or the flowers will
drop. It's a pity the pelargonium is
not more popular and profitable. The
wonderful flowers and more durable
qualities of the zonal type have taken
its place, but it is a real good win'ow
plant.

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APRIL 21, 1S9S.

Cannas and Caladiums.

You should not lose a ilay. now. in
getting all of these into 4 and 5-inch
pots. Much room has been saved for
the past two months b.v having these
in flats, crowded together and growing
in some light, rich soil. We are tear-
ing them apart and putting the strong-
est cannas in 5-inch and others in 4-
inch pots. The caladiums must have
at least a 5-inch, for they are great to
root. There is an annual increase in
taste for bold or sub-tropical garden-
ing, in which cannas take a leading
part, and you are not likely to be over-
stocked with them. Remember that
coarse as the caladium is. it is truly
tropical, and will not grow unless kept,
warm. The canna will grow moder-
ately in a lower temperature. Papa
cajina is a grand variety and no longer
expensive: all should have it.

Chrysanthemums.

You should endeavor to put in a
large batch of cuttings just now. With
the help of fire heat, and daily water-
ing of the sand they will root very
quickly. Cuttings rooted now will
make just the plants to put on the
bench the middle of June to make
your plants for lifting in September
for pots, but what is of more conse-
quence they will, if kept growing, oe
fine plants to put on the benches at
the end of .June for your main crop of
flowers. If you have a nice lot of
Bonnaffon or Jerome Jones propagated
two months ago. as they should have
been, and they are growing strong.
don't pinch them, because the tops
would make "such nice cuttings." Let
them grow, and even if you have to
put them into 4-inch pots for a month,
it will p.-iy you over again. You should
manage to get the two varieties men-
tioned, also Ivory and Mme. Bergman,
planted by the middle of May, it you
expect or want to get Al flowers, with
good stems. Young chrysanthemums
that are in 3-inch pots will do very
well in a cold frame, far better than in
a close, stuffy house.

Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerii.

Several weeks ago I advised the sow-
ing of both of these. Sprengerii is
one of the most useful plants we have;
its beautiful fronds or branches are
going to considerably affect the de-
mand for Maiden Hair ferns; then
again, it is so durable and adapts it-
self to a bench, a pot. or a hanging
basket. Plumosus has proved this
winter -with us of the greatest value
as a plant for fern dishes. So well is
it adapted for that purpose and so
satisfactory to the purchaser, that we
have been frequently asked of late to
refill a fern dish with a Cocos Wed-
deliana and nothing else but A. plumo-
sus. They are bushy little plants,
sown last July, but to have them of
useful size in November they should
be sown not later than this date. If
one-third of your stock of small planfs
for ferneries is composed of Asparagus

plumosus nana, you will be fortunate.
Where the nana comes in I don't see,
as it would grow thirty feet high, if
allowed, and does in the lofty houses
of Mr. Wm, Elliott,

The Use of Hot Beds.

Some readers may think it's rather
late to talk about hotbeds, but it's not.
It would be to start growing cucum-
bers or lettuce, but for the next five
or six weeks it's just the place to in-
duce a healthy, free growth on many
plants; it is the genial warmth that
the roots get when plunged, or the
ammonia in the atmosphere — most
likely both. Certain it is that many
plants will grow with more freedom
and vigor than it is possible to obtain
in any greenhouse with the greatest
care.

Here is a list of what we are just
now plunging in three or four inches
of soil on top of eighteen inches of
stable manure, evenly and firmly
made: Tuberous rooted begonias, that
were started in flats about five weeks
ago; just the place to prepare them for
bedding out at end of May; some tube-
roses that were also started in fiats
several weeks ago. and which you will
be asked for at bedding-out time; the
variegated and bronze geraniums; al-
ternantheras of all kinds, the only
place for them; mignonette, three lit-
tle plants in a 3-inch pot; they are al-
ways wanted; lemon verbena, sweet
alyssum (of course, only the double),
verbenas, rose geraniums, ageratum,
and others,

I don't approve of putting the zonal
geraniums in a hotbed: they make
such a rank growth that although at-
tractive enough to your confiding pa-
tron, are very liable to stand still
when bedded out later on, and that
would redound to your discredit. These
homely structures are not only a help
to the plants, but give you much more
bench space, so scarce an article till
you begin to bed out.

An Omission.

My notes last week were w'ritten un-
der an exuberance of animal and men-
tal spirits, produced by the charming
weather of Easter, and were very in-
complete, I started to say something
about mignonette, but never reached
it with my pen, A friend was kind
enough to make very fiattering men-
tion of it in a contemporary. Cer-
tainly I have never grown anything
that pleased me more, but there were
only a few score of them— 500 would
have about filled the bill. It is a long
way off preparing for them, yet they
were a long while growing, and must
be. to do them right. A friend remark-
ed to me; "Seventy-five or even fifty
cents was a mighty good price to get
for a 4-inch pot of mignonette, but
they took a long time to grow." Not
any longer than we give to a geranium
— from September to perhaps June 1 —
and then are doing well to get $12 per
100. The seed of this mignonette was
sown the middle of August, and when

large enough, carefully potted into 2-
inch pots. In December they were
shifted into 3-inch, and the midtfle of
February into 4-inch. They were
pinched several times, the last time at
the last shifting. The whole secret
was a low temperature. They were
never out of a violet house till sold.
You could grow them in half the time
with more heat; tnen they would be
drawn up and useless. They were about
8 inches high and 10 inches broad, Th;
variety was obtained from John N.
May some years ago. and good spikes
selected for seed every season. I still
think it is a grand variety, and bids
"defiance" to them all.

WILLIAM SCOTT.

BALTIMORE.

Easter Report.

Taken as a whole, Easter trade was
very satisfactory. A few days of sun-
shine and mild weather had the happy
effect of opening stuff up and restor-
ing lost color and vigor, thus making
the local supply more plentiful und of
better quality than expected. This fa-
vorable change came too late, how-
ever, to entirely satisfy the demand,
and as nur market was taxed to its ut-
most. Washington. Philadelphia and
even New York received and respond-
ed to a good percentage of our orders.

The retailers all did as much busi-
ness as they could conveniently
handle. Every one has reported "as
much, if not an increase over last
year's sales."

A glance at the store and window
decorations confirms the fact that thay
never have been more tastily deco-
rated than at this season. The store-
keepers seem to have tried to outrival
each other in this particular.

Crimson Rambler was the talk of
the town and sold well at novelty
prices, while laurels, ericas, acacias,
genistas, scores of azaleas, lilies and
the common blooming stuff in general
were as much in demand as ever. Fan-
cy dresses of crepe paper, ribbon, etc.,
added much to the attractiveness of
these plants, and in many cases helped
to sell them.

Brunners. Jacks and Meteors were
the red roses. Beauties, being some-
what poor, were not sought after. Car-
nations were the favorite flowers, and
many thousands were disposed of at
$1.<X> and .'fl,r>(» per dozen. Violets
were miserably poor. Many of ' our
retailers refused to take orders or
even to handle any, while those that
did are now wishing they had not
touched them. The chief complaint
was that they did not keep twelve
hours after picking before turning to
water, and were too rank for use.

The markets on Easter Saturday
evening presented a sight which is
seldom seen outside the domains of a
flower show. Most of the stall holders
augmented their supply of stock by
double the usual amount. This, how-
ever, proved a well taken precaution,
as the streets were unusually crowded

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841

and an immense business was done.
Tliis week at the markets bedding
stuff, such as geraniimis. coleus. etc.,
has taken prestige over Ijulljous stuff,
and trade has again settled down to
the usual run.

Notes.

At the last regular meeting of the
Gardeners' Club, April 1, our financial
secretary, Mr. Wm. Paul Binder, ten-
dered his resignation, owing to press
of private business.

We have just passed a week of wed-
dings. Several large events are now
booked for the later part of the
month. C. F. F.

NEW YORK.

The Wholesale District.

The usual toboggan of prices after a
holiday, and the relapse of the market
into "innocuous desuetude," is no ex-
ception at this writing; the afterniath,
so to speak, has simply been sickening
— the worst in the remembrance of the
"oldest inhabitant," and that is say-
ing heaps. The possibility of war has
been no mean factor in this, either.
As usual, the luxuries suffer first.

American Beauties, wuich seem to
have been an endless chain of late, are
still coming in in abnormal quantities,
and range in value from 10 cents to 20
cents each, more being sold at the for-
mer figure, 121:.. cents being a good
average for really fancy stock.

Brides, Maids, Morgans, Cusi'is, Me-
teors, etc., thei-:3 a:'e in plenty, and
range in price from $5 to ?50 per 1.000.
The quality of the roses leaves no
room for complaint. Brunners are
very fine and command fair prices.
There is a considerable shortening in
Jacques, however, but the price is low.

Carnations are not so plentiful, and
are about the most salable stock; in
fact, they will show an excellent aver-
age for the season. There are times,
however, even when this stock goes
begging.

All the Harrisii "that didn't quite get
in for Easter" is now fiooding the mar-
ket, and prices are almost what you
can get. This applies a good deal also
to all bulbous stock.

As to violets, the less said about
them the better, prices running all the
way from $1.50 to $4 per 1.000. and
practically no demand. Since every
Tom, Dick and Harry has taken to
wearing them, tue "four hundred"
have almost ceased to buy.

Sweet peas are getting quite plenti-
ful, while orchids and smilax are get-
ting scarcer daily, though it is almost
time the new crop of the latter was
coming in.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

All the seedsmen report a heavy in-
crease in business. 20 to 30 per cent in
some instances. There has been plenty
of life to the trade and indications are
that it will be way ahead of last year.
This is indeed good news, as this de-

partment has suffered greatly the last
three or four years. Prices, however,
have averaged low. The backbone of
the mailing and shipping is broken,
however, now, and the "counter" trade
is almost at its height. The recent
cold snap checked this considerably,
and so it has come now all of a rush.

The spring bulb trade, too, has been
very satisfactory, Japan goods selling
remarkably well. Many are booking
heavy orders for fall bulbs, and the
men on the road are making a very
satisfactory showing.

Retail Trade.

Recent interviews with the above
confirm my statement of last week
that plant sales at Easter were enor-
mous, with very little stock left over.

As usual, after Lent, there is a gen-
eral revival all along the line, though
not so marked as in former years.
There are many weddings and social
functions, however, that are happen-
ing, and the future is bright if that
word bugaboo war did not stare us
in the face.

Various Items.

Lost!!:— The firm of Polykranas &
Slavropoulis, of Columbus avenue.
There are many wholesale men and
plant growers who would like to know
their present address. It seems they
have left for parts unknown, leaving
many bills unoiiid.

There are many instances in history,
fiction and prose of patriots leaving
their trades and roing to war. Who
shall be the first Cincinnatus to start
for the front or open a recruiting of-
fice! Victor Hugo mentions one spe-
cially, and who returned afterward
"to spend his days peacefully in the
art of gardening," so surely there must
be some affinitj'.

ST. LOUIS.

Florist Club Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florist Club was not so well attended,
owing to the fine weather and all the
growers being too busy to leave their
work. This was our yearly rose meet-
ing and quite a number of local and
outside growers exhibited some fine
stock.

Among the exhibitors from outside
of the city were the American Rose
Company, Washington, D. C, who sent
Mme. Chatenay and Golden Gate, H.
Weber & Son. of Oakland, Md.. staged
that fine pink rose. Mrs. Robert Gar-
rett.

Among the local growers in and
around St. Louis were J. F.' Ammann,
Edwardsville, 111.; E. W. Guy, Belle-
ville, 111.; F. J. Fillmore, Max Herzog
and Robert F. Tesson.

The report of the chairman of the
executive committee showed that the
special prizes to date for the next show
were as follows: Special prizes from
private persons. $8(Xi; Shaw prize,
$.".0(1. making a total to date of $l,:".i»i».

The old committee made its final re-
port. The special prizes still out from
last year were turned over to the club
and the books ordered turned over to
the committee of finance for this year.
The chairman of that committee is
Mr. C. C. Sanders.

Rudolph Mohr, late of Omaha, made
application for membership.

Report on Exhibition.

The chair then selected Messrs. E.
W. Guy. J. W. Kunz and J. J. Beneke
to act as judges on the roses on exhi-
bition, making the following report:
Mme. Chatenay, good color, improve-
ment on La France and worthy of cer-
tificate; the members were much im-
pressed with this rose.

Golden Gate did not seem to take so
well, the color not being very good.

Mrs. Robert Garrett, extra good
flower and excellent color. This rose
has already taken the club's certificate
at the last show.

The American Kose Co. also had on
exhibition a flue vase of seedling car-
nations, some of them very good.

Mr. J. F. Ammann and E. W. Guy
showed a vase each of finely grown
Perles.

R. F. Tesson and J. F. Ammann. a
vase each of Brides and Maids of ex-
cellent quality.

Mr. Tesson's vase of Carnots. Kai-
serin, Wootton and Cusin were espe-
cially fine.

Frank Fillmore and Max Herzog
each had a vase of mixed roses, con-
sisting of Brides. Maids, Perles and
Woottons, that were well grown.

The next meeting of the club will be
held on Thursday. May 12, at 3 p. m.
This will be an exhibition of miscella-
neous flowers and all members who
have a surplus should contribute and
make it interesting, and should also
attend the meetings more regularly. I
am sure everybody can spare a few
hours once a month to attend same.

A Bad Glut.

The early part of the past week is
marked by the worst glut of many sea-
sons, and with the fine warm weather
we are having just now the prospect is
favorable for the glut to remain over
this week. The best of stock could be
bought at almost any price. The fakir
is having the best of it and is selling
good stock on the street at any price;
not only roses and carnations were
selling for almost nothing, but every
otherflower as well.

Bulb stock is very plentiful and lots
of it was sent to the dump pile. Har-
risii are down to $6 and .$10, and ferns
are about the only scarce article in
the market. Smilax is now in good de-
mand.

Notes.

The floral decorations at the funeral
of Adolphus Busch, Jr., son of the mil-
lionaire brewer, were large and elabo-
rate, and every florist in town had one
or more designs. The rush for white
flowers Saturday and Sunday was
great and was considerable relief to

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the commission men, as they were
stocked up to the brim witli flowers of
all kinds. The Riessen Floral Co. had
the bulk of the trade, having to work
all night Saturday. They counted KXJ
designs of all descriptions. Jordan
Floral Co., Aug. Schuerman, C. Young
& Sons and North Floral Co. were also
very busy.

The attendance was somewhat bet-
ter at the Bowling Club Monday night,
and some of the old faces showed up
once again. The usual three games
were rolled and some good scores were
made. Beneke was high man. with
572: Kunz second, with 558; John
Young third, with 549. The high sin-
gle score was by Beneke. with 224:
Kunz second, with 214: Kuehn third,
with 200. Mr. Duncan Finlayson was a
visitor and rolled with the Ijoys. Next
Monday night will end the April series
and the ra<'e for the average medal is
between Kuehn, Beneke and Kunz.
Anyone who wishes to win the high
score medal will have to beat 266, by
Emi! Schray. J. J. B.

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Satisfactory Easter.

Not havin,i; retiuned home until the
Tuesday after Easter. I am unable to
give particulars of the Easter trade
here, but, judging by the beaming
countenances of those whom I have
met, I should say that it had been
above the average. Times are cer-
tainly improving all over Canada; we
are on the up grade again, and though
the grade may be light, still it is up,
and people feel that it is safe to loosen
their purse-strings a little. It is sin-
cerely to be hoped that we shall have
no more booms, to be followed by their
inevitable consequences.

Personals.

The jovial, genial and well beloved
gardener, .loseph Graham, late of the
Asylum, has been moved to the Gov-
ernment House, and will for the fut-
ure preside over the gardens and
greenhouses there. I don't quite know,
but I have an idea that "Joe" will not
altogether appreciate the change, al-
though the salary is larger, and it is
decidedly a step-up, but having been
at the Asylum for so many years and
having made so many improvements,
both in the gardens and greenhouses,
he had become a part of the institu-
tion. He had collected a very large
number of plants, too. and took great
pride in them. If anybody had lost or
wanted some particular variety of
anything. "Joe" was sure to have it,
and was always willing to give or
trade cuttings. Every one will wish
him luck in his new sphere.

Fred Brown, who succeeded Mr. Ar-
nold in his store on Queen street, ap-
pears to be doing very w-ell, and is
more than keeping up the rep\itation
of the stand,

A Visit to Vancouver.

Floriculture in '\'ancouver, B. C, is
very little behind the times. It is a
difficult climate in which to grow flow-
ers during the winter months, there
being so mucli dull, wet weather. Car-
nations and roses were being grown
on the bench, but, it seemed to me, not
with any great success, the difficulty

being to get the bloom on when it
was most wanted, Roses, of course,
they must have, but I think the most
profitable way of gro\\ring them will be
either in pots or on solid benches. I
am doubtful if carnations can ever be
made much of a success, any more
than they can in England. There are.
however, any amount of other flowers
which the climate there would just
suit, and I was rather surprised that
other things were not being tried.

The two principal places were
Messrs. "Walker & Robinson and the
Vancouver Floral Co. (mana.ged by
Mr. Pont. fOTmerly of Winnipeg). Both
have nice, clean, well ordered places,
and appear to be doing a flourishing
trade.

It was very pleasant to see again all
the flowering, evergreen and conifer-
ous trees and shrubs which any one
who has lived in the old country is so
familiar with; hollies, boxes, ivies, cu-
pressus. biota, retinospora. thuja, etc.,
in endless variety; all the tea roses
flourishing out-doors and many herba-
ceous plants almost unknown in these
parts. The climate is aljout the same
as it is in Devonshire. England.

As to the mountain scenery, this is
hardly the place to attempt a descrip-
tion; it is indescribable, anyway, and
must be seen to be believed. "Words
are entirely inadequate to express the
grandeur and magnificence of it.

Now is the time to take it in, while
the rates are low and you have your
Easter pile in the bank.

Stanle.v Park, at the west end of
Vancouver — 950 acres, nearly sur-
rounded by water (tidal) — is a very
beautiful place, in quite a natural
state, with the exception of a road
around and paths through it. The
trees are principally the Douglas flr
and Thuja gigantea, and they are gi-
gantic to eastern eyes. The ferns,
mosses and lichens found there in
great profusion are very fine. It was
here I fell in with a Mr. T. Selwood,
one of the good, old-fashioned English
gardeners, and many, long and very
pleasant were the horticultural talks
we had together, Mr. Selwood said he
had not talked orchids for years and
years. E.

BUFFALO.

Easter Business.

The notes I sent you last week. Mr.
Editor, were taken or impressed with
too much haste and excitement to be
of value. Since then, time has given
me an opportunity to get acquainted
with the facts. It is within bounds to
say that the bulk of the business must
have been at least 25 per cent, more
than at any previous year, I base this
on the strength that there were more
to do it and all pronounce an increase.

It is the verdict of all that expensive
plants were not the thing this year.
Moderate - priced plants sold better
than Easter eggs, and very poor was

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843

the person who did not indulge in one
for friend or self.

The weather allowed plants to be
handled at our public markets, and an
immense quantity were there disposed
of. They were, of course, a little more
costly than at any of the greenhouses,
but did not seem so because "we
bought them on the market." It any-
one disagrees with me that the busi-
ness was not a substantial ndvance on
last year, it must be simply his own
experience, and that has no general
result, as the world is guided by the
inexorable law of "the survival of the
fittest."

A few expressions from the boys will
give you a better idea than any lengthy
account, for it was their spontaneous
expressions before they knew I was
interviewing them:

W. .1. Palmer, Sr.— "I tell you, it was
all right, but I thought lilies were not
cpiite so sought after."

W. .1. ReI)stock — "Business fine: en-
tirely satisfied, but found large plants
were wanted in small quantities."

W. Belsey — "I never had such an
Easter: ran short of supply. My late
c.vclamens were a hit."

S. Anderson — "Plants were rather
too much favorites to please me, as I
was better fixed on flowers. However,
it was all we could ask."

Rebstock's Annex No. 1 and Annex
No. 2 (as well as some other annexes
of our experience) say in unison:
"What with rent, clerk hire and sun-
dries, you are just as well without
them."

W. A. Adams: "I was all right, my
boy: sold out to a leaf, and that's more
than most can say. Of course, it was a
good Easter, but I am so tickled over
getting into old man Scott's place at
■ 479 Main street that I have no time to
talk, unless you'll come across the
street."

Charles Keitch — "We do not feel
quite the rush of Main street, hut
found the demand for a pretty plant
or an acceptable bunch of flowers far
exceeded previous years."

Mrs. Newlands — There I could find
only Mr. Wasson. Mrs. D.'s manager,
who expressed himself thus: "We did
first rate, you bet. Everything went
clean. Say, Bill, there isn't much in
azaleas. Never mind, we have an aw-
ful good lot of geraniums."

J. Pickleman — "Oh, yes, of course,
Mr. S.: why shouldn't I? I had three
thousand longiflorum and Harrisii all
in full flower, all in good condition,
and sold them well, largel.v on the
market: fetched a good price, first-
rate. Hope business will keep up."
No. thanks. .John: I have other people
to see.

Mr. Buxton — "I never yet saw such
a demand for plants and flowers, and
although the great demand was for
something moderate, it was more prof-
itable to me than an expensive plant.
1 am much encouraged."

Thrall, the Florist — "Sacrum paren-
tibus et amicus."

J. Stafflinger— "You bet, I was kept
hustling; best time I ever had."

Henry Millatt, of dignified mien,
says: "I had an elegant business and
more than satisfied, yet I find, Mr, S ,
as you say, that costly plants are not
the thing. Give me a plant for a dol-
lar and I'll sell lots of them."

I have heard the ladies on the East
Side all did a good business, as they
deserve, for they are a good, sweet lot,
and if I forget their names at this
moment, I expect shortly to visit their
establishments and thoroughly write
them up.

In conclusion, I visited in the far
soiitheastern section of our city Mr.
Henry Buddenborg. He has a terri-
tory all to himself, and the population
tributary to his store and greenhouses
is about as large as Lancaster or Erie.
Pa. Stylish as is his appearance, he
is most affable in manner, and wished
me to say that his sales and demand
this year warranted him in adding
largely to his facilities for future pro-
duction. It is just as well to mention
here that Mr. H. is wonderfully helped
by a rosy, good-natured, clever, in-
dustrious little wife, who largely coun-
teracts his philosophy.

Then we called in on the wholesal-
ers, and Sebastian Pickleman, active
manager of the Florists' Exchange,
said: "We have handled more flowers
than we supposed we would. Violets
we were sadly short of, and carnations
could have been sold in much larger
quantities." Mr. Kasting I did not find
at home, but Mr. Fred Maspholind
Stokes, his factotum, said: "I had no
idea this was such an event. What
,1 business we could have done if we
could have supplied all of our out-of-
town orders."

Then a brief interview with Dan'l B.
Long, who is now getting to be almost
a patriarch among the boys, ever
ready to help them and ever ready to
pick up crumbs that fall from the poor
florist's table. It Dan don't turn out
the greatest floral artist south of the
arctic zone. I miss my guess.

On my way home I called on Philip
Scott, who runs 479 Main street, and
asked the same question: "How was
business?" "Get out of here, quick,
and ask the old man," was the answer:
and the old man says "Amen" to all
the above and 3 per .cent, added.

■Various Notes.

The beautiful, unique and only hotel
of its kind on this continent, "The
Niagara," closed its doors this week.
It is the property of Mrs. G. H. Lewis,
and as a residence hotel was not pay-
ing. It will doubtless soon change
hands and be reopened. It is a monu-
ment to the enterprise and almost phi-
lanthropy of the late Mr. Lewis. Over-
looking I.,ake Erie, where she pour:-,
the waters of the great lakes into the
Niagara river, its situation is simply
sublime. Many of the leading florisrs
of this country, and a few of others.
will remember this majestic but quiet

place of repose. The bar was in the
basement.

On Sunday, the 10th, about 6:30 p.
m.. something, most likely sponta-
neous combustion, started a fire in the
basement or cellar of Mr. S. Ander-
son's store. W. J. Palmer & Son's
large store is next door. It only burnt
a small hole in the floor, but terribly
damaged the contents of the stores of
both Messrs. Palmer and Anderson.
We hear that losses on plants, flow-
ers and fixtures have been amicably
settled by the insurance companies,
and if they got post-Easter prices on
unsold stock, a little smoke is not an
unmixed blessing.

No drummers this week, except
Mott, and he has become almost a res-
ident. '^- S.

BOSTON.

Mass. Hort. Society.

At the weekly exhibition of the
Mass. Hort. Society. John Mutch, gar-
dener to .1. E. Rothwell, was awarded
a silver medal for Cypripedium ni-
veum grandiflorum. a very handsome
and extra large white flower of good
substance. A first class certificate of
merit was won by the same exhibitor
for Cyp. T. W. Bond, a cross between
C. Curtisii and C. hirsutissimum fa
seedling sent out by Hugh Low & Co.),
a flower of exquisite color and mark-
ing. J. E. Howard exhibited a fine
seedling of Amaryllis vittata and was
awarded a gratuity. H. A. Wheeler
also received a gratuity for a finely
grown and well flowered Crimson
Rambler rose.

Trade Conditions.

Business is very quiet, but the calm
after the storm was to be expected,
and all will now have time to cast up
their accounts.

Club Dinner.

Although late in the season., the
Florists' Club has decided to hold its
annual dinner on May 3. The dinner
will be served in Horticultural Hail.
Tickets may be had from Mr. Chas. J.
Dawson, the secretary.

Park Improvements.

Mr. J. A. Pettigrew, superintendent
of the Boston park system, is very busy
with a large force of men planting
trees and shrubs and improving the
old and new grounds. It is said that
over 100.000 trees and shrubs will be
planted this spring.

The Public Garden.

City Forester Doogue has been beau-
tifying the Public Garden with hya-
cinths, tulips and narcissus that had
been grown in pots. These, with the
pansies and daisies, make a cliarming
display.

A Summonsed Party.

On April 14 C. W. Hoitt. of Nashua.

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APRIL 21. 1S9S.

N. H., entertained a select circle of
friends, all more or less interested in
horticulture, among whom may be
noted many of the old guard of Boston
and district. The invitation was in the
form of a subpoena summons, and was
by all reports well responded to. The
Boston guests were met by their genial
host and many other friends. An elec-
tric car had been chartered to convey
the party to the many places of interest
in the vicinity of the old township,
which occupied about two hours, after
which they were guided to a substan-
tial repast, to which all did ample jus-
tice. The dining room was handsome-
ly decorated with palms and cut flow-
ers very effectively arranged. The
summonses brought forth some able
replies from many of the guests as
well as several replies by letter.

New Greenhouses.
Mr. Oakes Ames, of North Eastou
(Carl Blomberg. gardener), is about
commencing the erection of four more
greenhouses, three entirely for grow-
ing orchids and one for palms. It is
reported that Lord & Burnham have
the contract. C. H, J.

PHILADELPHIA.

Easter Report.

Now that the smoke of battle has
lifted, as writers who delight in meta-
phors would say. it is possible to see
more clearly over the field. It seems
that Easter business was better than
last year; that the increase was chiefly
in blooming plants: that cut flowers
from out of town, especially carna-
tions, were sent in too late on the Sat-
urday before Easter, Many more
carnations could have been profitably
sold on Friday or early Saturday
morning which had to be carried over
until Easter Monday, because not re-
ceived until the last moment. Satis-
faction is general. Of course, some
murmurs are he.nrd. Mr, A. bought
'steen too many Crimson Ramblers
and Mr. B, wishes he hadn't become so
thoroughly convinced lilies would be
scarce. But bless you, they'll come
out all right in the end.

Prices fell on Easter Monday, roses
about 2.'^ per cent, and carnations FiO
per cent. Last week's nuotations are
about as follows: Beauties. $1 to $4.."n
a dozen, the quality excellent: Perles,
%4: Meteors, $4 to $fi; Brides and
Maids. $4 to -tfi. a very few specials
said to bring $S: Carnots. f.4 to SR a
few $S to $10: Brunners. $2 to $r^ a
dozen: the latter are mostly Ander-
son's, and while the price has remain-
ed the same as during Lent, the
blooms are thought even better vabtp
for the monev: carnations. fT.^O to $2,
a few J."?: violets are becomine- rare'-'
valley. $?. to $4: Von Sion, Sri: lilies. .?<!
to SIO; adiantum. SI to %-[M.

The ■"■■eddine-s have used m.i"v
flowers, but the warmer weMtber b-is
so increased production that the ni.tr-
ket is beavv at times.

Plant trade is of course ciuiet,

Horticultural Meetings.

The Germantown Horticultural So-
ciety's meeting on Monday evening
was rather slimly attended. President
Edward Neville occupied the chair for
the first time since hiselection andwas
warmly welcomed. The garden com-
petition has not attracted much atten-
tion so far, but the plan will be tried
probably on a small scale. Among the
plants exhibited were a fine specimen
Azalea Madame Van der Cruyssen and
some small plants of Kalmi;i latifolla
from Albert Woltemate,

My account of the spring show of
the Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety has been criticised. It is said
that the paragraph conveys the im-
pression that the show was a very fine
one. I think the criticism is just.
What was shown was of good quality
but the show was very small. The
florists cannot be expected to do much
at this season. If a spring show is
not well supported by the private
places it can hardly be representative.

Expressions about Easter Business.

The Review desired expressions of
opinion about Easter from prominent
growers, wholesalers and retailers. It
was impossible to ask more than a
few. but the replies given may be
fairly taken as a guide to the general
feeling.

In each case a member of the firm
or their foreman was asked:

"Did you have a good Easter?"

"Yes. sold everything." Wm, K, Har-
ris.

"Could have sold two thousand more
lilies," Robert Craig & Son.

"Not an Azalea left." Henry A.
Dreer.

"First rate: never better," Robert
Scott & Son,

"Cleared up pretty well." Samuel S.
Pennock.

"Would have been even better had
stock come in time," Edward Reid.

"What do you want to know for?"
This Americanism from Albert Wolte-
mate who afterwards added, "Better
than last year."

"Very good." Edwin Lonsdale.

"Plants led cut flowers." William
Bergen.

"Good." Pennock Bros.

"Really good, but room for improve-
ment," Robert Crawford. Jr.

"Excellent." .1, .T. Habermehl &
Sons.

"Good business." Smith & Whiteley.
The full force of this can best be ap-
preciated when it is remembered that
though this firm seem to the casual
observer to dispose of a good share of
stock, the junior partner has hereto-
fore always shaken his head mourn-
fully and replied: "I don't know how
things are with others, but with us
they are very slow."

"Pretty fair." Stokes & Coeleur.

"Excellent," Charles H. Fox.

"First rate, though some slocks were
unsold." George Craig.

"Very," David Cliffe.

Notes.

At the April meeting of the Gun
Club George Anderson broke 25 tar-
gets straight at known angles.

Large quantities of exquisite arbutus
are offered on the street. One. of the
fakirs was asked the price and said
it was "ten cents a bunch in the morn-
ing." What do you suppose he
meant? J. W. Y.

WASHINGTON.

Now that everyone has had a chance
to look over his Easter trade it is the
opinion of one and all that they did
pretty well. All are satisfied with
their efforts and there are no "if I
bad done so and so I would have, etc."
Everyone seems to have had just
enough to satisfy their trade, without
having a surplus, or not enough. It
was neatly planned.

The present week has been ex-
tremely quiet. Spring blossoms are
appearing on the streets, such as cher-
ry, peach and a few apple blossoms.
Several of the stores are exhibiting
some fine rhododendrons in pots,
which are very showy.

The Commercial Florists extend
their thanks to the Review for the
able editorial of last week on the free
distribution of flowers by the govern-
ment. W. H. K.

THE WASHINGTON MEETING.

Editor Florists' Review: In reply to
Mr. A. Gude. who. in his article in The
Review of April 14. asks me to "stick
to the truth." I would say I try to do
so at all times, and he has known me
long enough to know that I do.

I have nothing to change in the arti-
cle I wrote concerning <:he meeting of
the executive committee of the S. A.
F. in Washington last month. Upon
interviewing all who were approached
by Mr, Gude. I find they agree with
me that my statement was as they un-
derstood it. W. H. K.

PITTSBURG.

Business is keeping up well. A fair
demand for cut flowers and the usual
amount of funeral work allows no ac-
cumulation of surplus stock. Bulbous
stock in this vicinity is about exhaus-
ted except lilies: this will have a ten-
dency to increase the demand for roses
and carnations.

Visitors last week were Messrs. W,
F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y.: H. Zyp, of
H. Zyp & Co., Uijgest. Holland.

At a recent visit to the greenhouse
of Mr. Wm. Lauch, Carrick, Pa., your
correspondent found everything in
fine condition. "How was the Easter
trade with you?" "Very good: bette:'
than ever." Mr. Lauch is one of the
largest growers of carnations in wes-
tern Pennsylvania.

The next meeting of the Pittsburg
and .Allegheny Florists' andGardeners'
Club will be held Monday night. April
25th. ' T. P. L.

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WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

SITUATION* WANTrj)-An expenencc-a don^tiuf
20 years) and wife ^\ish a situation to nin a flower
store or work in greenhouses as makers up ot florists'
designs. Best of references. Man a total abstainer.
Ct. Y. C, care Florists' Re\'iew.

SITUATION WANTKD— By young man, m retail
flower store, ten years' experience. Capable to take
full charge. Address W. W.. care of Florists' Re\iew,
56 Pierce Building, New York City.

WANTED —Young florist for greenhouse work ;
steady place for the right man. Garfield Park
Floral Co.. 1688 West Madison Street. Chicago.

FOR SALE— A well established flower store in one
of Chicago's busiest streets at a reasonable price.
Address E. Kitzinger. S67 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

W^ANTED— Good young florist for store and green-
' ' iiouse. Address H. N. Bruns, 6go W. Van Buren
Street, Chicago.

Tli'ANTED TO RENT— Greenhouses in good work-
'» ing order, by experienced grower, or will run
place on sliares. Writing, give particulars. C. B. A.,
Florists' Re\iew.

FOR SALE— At a bargain, 4,000 feet of glass, well
slocked, with se^en-rooni dwelling, bani and stable,
everything in good repair, in a fast growing city of 40.000.
A tine chance for a young man witli push. For particu-
lars address E., care of Florists' Review.

4;iITUATI0N WANTED— By experienced garden-
O er: single. 25; in private place: understands care of
greenhouses, fruits, ever>'tliing in general; best of refer-
ences: California preferred. Address P. Hanson, box
251, Slamaroneck, N. Y.

FOR SALE: i dwelling house, 2 greenhouses, 17 x 150
newly built: well located and good home trade, on
St. car line and near a city of 300.000 population. For
particulars address P. O., care Florists' Re\aew.

QITU.ATIOX WANTKD-By Ai grower of roses
O and other cut flowers and plants, as working fore-
man: has held similar positions in Chicago; best of ref-
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SITU.ATION WANTED- By a first-class florist;
single, German. 36 years of age. with 20 years' expe-
rience in growing roses, carnations and general stock;
can furnish best of references. H. C, care of Florists'
Review.

SITUATION WAXTKD— By florist and gardener:
good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general
stock. Only those in need of a good man and are willing
to pay fair wages need apply. .Address K. K., Florists'
Re\'iew.

FOR SALE — Six greenhouses, about 14,000 feet of
glass; well stocked; wholesale and retail town of
4,000: no competition; less than 100 miles from Chicago;
two railroads: good seed trade. For particulars address
A, care Florists' Review.

^1"^ ANTED— Two good greenhouse assistants: please
' » give experience, references, etc: wages, $q.oo per
week. Address J. A. Peterson, 105 E. 4th St., Cincin-
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SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class grower of
roses, carnations, violets, etc.; 12 years' experience
and can furnish best of reterences. Address Practical
care Florists' Re\'iew.

WANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H.. care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By expert grower ot
O plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de-
partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a
chance to make his services worth more than in his
present place. Can surely ad\'ance his employer's in-
terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D.,
care Florists' Review, Chicago.

WANTED^A working foreman, must be an A i rose
grower, American preferred, but must be a'ole to
furnish the best of references. No fakes need apply.
The plant is backed by wealth, therefore, vvill ha\e none
but the best. A good salary will be paid to the man who
can prove his ability. In writing, send copies of recom-
mendations and address. Address L. T., The Florists'
ReWew.

"YY^ANTED— An industrious, energetic married man
* ' with no children. Man to work in rose and violet
houses, wife as packer of cut flowers, etc. Wages, com-
bined. $45.00 I forty-five dollars 1 per calendar month
and two rooms free. None but those who have liad ex-
perience need apply. Anchorage Rose Co., Anchorage,
Ky. Chas- Rai-ner, Manager.

Clear Cypress
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This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth ; and from this grade all the sap —
bright sa]3, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers
know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

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SITUATION WANTED— By a competent florist
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designer and decorator. Capable of taking charge of
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per 100. -Anthemis Coronana, Golden Marguerite,
$12 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. Salvia Splenciens, $1
per 100. Vincas Variegated, $1.50 per 100; $12 per
1000; 2'4-in. pots of the same. $2.50 per 100; $20 per
1000; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100, Heliotrope, six varieties,
$1 per 100; $9 per 1000. .Alternanthera, Parony-
chioides Major and .\urea Nana, 60c. per 100.
Helianthus Multifiora, Double Golden. 2^-iu.
pots, $i per 100,

GEBASTUMS.— Standard sorts, our selection.
$1,50 per 100: $12 per 1000; 2'^-in. pots, $18 per 1000;
$2 per 100. Mountain of Snow, 2'A-ia. pots. $2..50
per 100. Madam Salleroi, from flats, $1.25 per 100;
$10 per 1000; same from 2^^-in. pots. $2 per 100;
$18 per 1000. .Above are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with the order.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers

846

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 21, 1SD8.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

The usual after Easter conditions
prevail. Tliere is an abundance of all
stock and prices rule very moderate,
an occasional large lot selling nt rates
considerably below quotations. Still,
up to date, there have been no serious
gluts and the average of sales has
been satisfactory for the season. Quite
a number of belated lilies are seen and
the demand is very light. Beauties
range in price from 50 cents up to $.".
a dozen, and tea roses from $2 to ^'t
per 100, according to quality. Carna-
tions range from .*1 up to •'*4 per 1(H>,
and occasionally a few extra fancy,
such as Mrs. Bradt, go as high as $0,
but the great bulk of the stock goes at
rates near the lower quotation.

Club Meeting.

The private gardeners did not turn
out very liberally at the last meeting
of the Florists' Club. They missed an
interesting paper by Mr. Edgar San-
ders, entitled "Facts and Fancies of an
Old-Tinie Gardener." Mr. Sanders be-
gan at the beginning, starting with
the experiences of Adam as a gardener,
but working quickly up to more recent
times. He told many interesting an-
ecdotes of the experiences of the old-
time gardeners in this country, and
concluded by calling upon Mr. John
Reardon, gardener to M. A. Ryerson,
who described the products and hand-
ling of the greenhouses und^r his
charge. Mr. Reardon has been very
successful with fruits and vegetables
under glass, as well as with flowers
and plants. Mr. P. N. Neiglick told
many interesting bits of his experience
when a private gardener in Etnope.

The adjourned session was held in
a new bowling alley, which is full reg-
ulation. Most of the boys are out of
practice and the scores wouldn't look
well in print.

Various Items.

Mr. Fred Heinl, of Terre Haute, Tnd.,
is in the city.

Walter Heffron. has taken his new
position with E. C. Amling.

James Hartshorne has returned from
the east. The building of the new
greenhouses at Joliet will begin in
July.

HUNT'S REVIE^W OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

The market has not at this writing re-
covered from the bad turn that seized it
Wednesday last. Immense quantities of
flowers, especially roses, have been put
on sale, and while the greater part has
been moved through legitimate channels,
it has only been through the medium o(
very low prices. Saturday several large
funerals helped to clean the market up
in pretty good shape. Smilax continues
scarce, violets are nearing the end of
their season, as also are the common
ferns: valley in only fair supply; Har-
risii, so scarce at Easter, are now posi-
tively not wanted. Lilac of fine quality
is arriving in quantity now.

We look for an improved condition of
the flower market from now on. Prices
will not be high, but we think stocks will
be moved at fair figures.

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Full Line of Wire Work.

iconteCQ

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 WABASH AVENUE.
CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE

EXPRESS 466.

Full Line of
Wire Designs and
Florists' Supplies...

.-5(5.

Write for
Illustrated Catalogue

Successor to

WINTER &

GLOVER

HIGH GRADE

21 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO

GUT rUOWERS

PROPERLY PACKED

...AND

PROMPTLY FORWARDED

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION

I00,000VERBENA8

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Uight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000; $50 per 10.000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are tiie Largest Growers of Verbenas in tlie Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCUUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TO CABBAGE GROWERS. THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR WHITE CABBAGE.

Late, large round, solid heads. WL-ighhig from l'-' up to 'r. ll.s. EXCELLENT KEEPER. DOES NOT ROT.
Price, pustage paid, per (.unice "J-'ii:; !4 Ih. 7."tL, pound $J.tHI, Casli willi eirder.

THE BOSTON MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIED THEREWITH.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 193 Greenwich St-, New York.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow |

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - Bucks Co., PA.

APRIL OFFER.

Per 100
Alternantheras A. Nana $1.75 P. Major.... $2.00

Begonias 6 Var— Vernon 2.50

Coleus Asst. and Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2.00
Geraniums, 16 Var., 2% pots, $2.50; 3 In. 3.75
Geraniums, 4 in. pt. and Marguerites (P.

Daisy) 6.00

Pansy plants from cold frames and Smilax 1.00

Cash please.

JOS. H. CUNNNGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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Al'UlL 21. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review,

...ROSE PLANTS...
Out of 2 K-inch Pots. Per loo

AnitTican Beauties $5.(X)

Meteor 3.U0

I'erle 3.0()

Hride 2.r)()

Bridesmaid 2.511

La France 2.50

Kaiserin 2.50

Belle Siehrerht 2 50

847

Per looo
$45.00
25.00
25.00
22.50
22.30
22.50
22.50
22.50

...ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS...

l\

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

Gut riowers

600.000 Feet of Glass. We ran HIi all (irdcrsim short notice uith all leading varieties of Roses
and Carnations, We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial and con-
vince vourseU, „ _

Per 100 Per 1000

.\MER1C.\N BF..\L'TY.$2.50 |20.0()

BRIDE 1.50 12.30

BRIDESM.'MD 1.30 12.50

PERLE 1.50 12.30

METEOR 1..30 12.50

BKI.LK SIEBRECHT , 1 50 12.50

Rooted Rose Cuttings

Plants and cuttings sent bv express at
plant rates (SO per cent less than mer-
chandise ratesl.

Per loo

JUBILEE $2.00

Win. Scott 1.00

Nanev Hanks 1.00

Tidal Wave 1 l"l

Portia l.lKi

Lizzie McGowan 1 OO

Goldfinch 1 IK)

Mrs. Thompson 1 m

Daybreak 1.5(1

Emma Wocher , 1.50

Meteor 1 50

Lizzie Gilhert 130

Harrison's White 1.50

Bridesmaid ". 1.50

Nivea 3.00

Flora Hill 3,00

Mayor Ping fee 3,00

Smilax Plants. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000

$15

OOO

00

.50
.50
.30
,50
.50
.50
..50

50

.50
.50

.50
.30

30

25

Bassett&Washburn

88 Wdbash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^""'"^Ifd'^De-aTrlfn'ClT FLOWERS

Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Tlie ri^ht kind uf stnck. packed in the rifjht way.
delivered at tlie right time, aud at tlie right prices

19-21 Randorph St., CHICAGO.

C G. Mill 5c Go., Richmond, Ind.

FLORA HILL, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.
EVELINA, - - - $10 per 100-'' TWO GRAND WHITES OF
WHITE CLOUD, - $10 per 100.^ >898. TRY THEM.

PSYCHE-flaked white,..* SIO per 100.

PAINTED LADY-red,.* Two Fine Commercial Sorts.

Our trade list is issui-d; it ymi have not received it, send for a copy. New
Cannas, new Geraniums, new F.oses; all the new Chrysanthemums of the year.

E. G. NILU & CO.

A.L

Telephone
1496

4 Washing'toii St.. Chicago.

In our new and enlarged quarters we are better
prepared than ever to handle your orders.

m

ANDALL

Wholesale Florist

B. G. AMUIfNG, »

^i?S' Cut Flowers >

Conir-ignments Solicited. Prompt Attention J
to Shipping Orders. f

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

4 51 Wabash Ave.

CHICAGO. ►

HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs J^ v"* v** -J* J^ Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. box 103.

437 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

Asparagus Plumosus

strings
8 to iOfeet
long. 50 cents.

W. H.

BRIGHTON,

Nanus

Shipped

to any par.
of the coiintryt

ELLIOTT,

MASS.

A. G. Prince & '-«»"«
Company *«e„tsjor.....^^^^^^^^

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND
ELORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FL0WER5.

All telegraph and telephone ortlcrs
given jjrompl attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

G. A. KUEHN

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalot^ue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
1620 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo,

WANTED

Every florist and dealer in Northern Ohio to know

that we are Wholesalers of Cut Flowers

of a high grade. Write for prices.

J. M. GASSER,

Euclid Avenue, CLEVELAND, Ohio.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. W

I THE LAKOEST

■^^\\ SUPPUY MOLISB

II IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application.
For the trade only.

50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ATER LILIES.

.\ii

.S.jrts.

Stock Relialil
List Free

GEO. B. MOULDER.

Lily Park, SMITHS GROVE. KY

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing' Advertisers.

848

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL, 21, X898.

FORCING BILBS.

We have closed contracts with some
(if the best and most reliable produ-
cers for our stock of

Roman Hyacinths, Tulips,
Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White \arcissus, Valley,

Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading: Forcing: Stock.

Give us .1 list oi your wants and wr will ([untL

Donl lormt thai we are stri< tlv in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS,

^-^^^- SEEDS. BUbBS AND GUT rUOWERS. =

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON, ..t^^ilT^Z,. CHICAGO.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Easter week opened raw, cold and
uninviting, carrying a chill to the
hearts of the craft, hut Friday dawned
mild and springlike, dispelling all
dread of the wrapping of plants, inci-
dental to cold weather. The volume of
business was in excess of last year;
the stores sold out close. Crabb &
Hunter's special plant sale was a suc-
cess. The greenhouse trade was more
than satisfactory and presages a good
spring trade.

As predicted, carnations were scarce
and retailed for the highest price ever
known at Easter. 50 to 7.5 cents per
dozen. Roses were about equal to the
demand; price Jl.tK) to $1..5o per dozen.
Bulb stock was plentiful and material-
ly helped out the cut flower sales. Tu-
lips were iJO to 75 cents per dozen;
narcissus, 60 to 75 cents; violets, 15
cents.

Most of the churches were elabo-
rately decorated, using up cut and pot-
ted lilies, tulips and narcissus. The
demand for potted plants is on the in-
crease. Lilies are the most popular,
and sold out close. Colored azalets sola
readily, while white were not in much
demand. Genistas sell poorly and hy-
drangeas are on the decline.

The few lilacs offered by the stores
found a ready sale. Tulips, hyacinths
and narcissus in pans at l.*5 to 75 cents
each sold out clean, and many more
eould have been disposed of. Cinera-
rias, although on the decline, still have
a hold on popular favor. Very little
attention is now given the once popu-
lar Calla, and it is grown in hut limit-
ed quantities.

The demand for flowers the past
week has dropped to the normal con-
ditions prevailing previous to Easter
week; business good, supply adequate,
quality of carnations the best during
the winter. Those benches of carna-
tions which were off crop at Easter are
now beginning to give an account of
themselves, increasing the supply ma-
terially, and from now on to Decora-
tion day will he plentiful. Roses are
beginning to feel the effect of the
warm weather and violets are poor.

The following prices prevail: Car-
nations, 25 to 50 cents per dozen;
roses, 75 cents to $1; Harrisii and cal-
las, $1.50; valley, 50 cents; violets, 15
cents. GEO. F. CRABB.

^H-ll'jvdlow ^f:

^.^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and tipert Handlers of Cot Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD ^ MclVIANUS, ^L^o^p.^Tr

-50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

RUSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS

OF SEASONABLE fLOWERS IN STOCK l

]Wm. F. KASTINQ ,.**'""?""' -5

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ransiead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

M. RIGE Sc GO.=

EXCLUSIVE
IMPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS

OF

Florists'
Supplies

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

W7V^. C STV^ITH

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

LITTLE BEaUTV--Fine Strong Fuchsia

plants, 60c i>''r <l.i-ri> $5.00 a ICKI.
White and Yellow, $2.50 .i luii.
LANTANAS. Trailing Lantana, the finest
tiling out lor liaskets and vases, $3.00 a llX).

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

(Ubole$(ile
soLfJ,?^S Tlorlst

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DISTANCE •PHONE 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

BOSTON FERN,

Strong Plants, 6-inch pots $12.00 a dozen.

Also smaller sizes,

PANDANUS VEITCHM,

B-inch, $1,IK); T-inch, $l..')ll; S-inch, fJ.I.K) each.

JOHN WELSH VOUNC,

Germantown, Pa.

APRIL 21. 1898. THc Weckly Florists^ Review. 849

^~" ^ HUNT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

*''W*tSBr')^fy|J^-> ^m Taking Effect April 21, ISHS,

Y^J^m^ ^^ ^f ^^ ^F ^ SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

J^^m^M: M ^^m ^^^^r We areHieadquarters for FLOWERS.

"^ CARNATIONS.

Ordmarv, ordinary -Stock per 100, S1..50—

Extra..: " 2,00-3.00

ROSES.

Beauties, lone per doz., 3, .ID-
medium " 2.00 —

,_.^^^.. ^^"^ " short " 1.00—

_ilhiOL&5Al:«E**C g;:::;:;;;;y;E:;:::r::- ||l|i

(^^(^^VflT^^^iq^riN^jHKf-^^ GREENS.

\ /V^<3ir^« ■■(^^^i^PWB"""m4^ B^ ^--«>-.-v/-tarfW-T=:»l ^ V4«_5k. A-^paragus per string, A'fi -

Ferns,

,\diantum per 100, .7.i-I.00

Common Fancy per 1000, 2,00-2.50

Smilax per doz., 2.00—

Galax per 100, aic, per 1000, 1.50—

I,.iicothne Spravs per 100, .75-

Smilax, (Wild):

I'arlor Brand per case, 3.7.i—

Medium sized " .'i.ijO—

Large sized " S.OO —

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites p.-r 1"0, .2.'i—

M ignonette per IfW, . 50—

P'orget-me-not. per 100 50—

Callas per doz., l.OO—

Harrisli ■' 1.00-1.25

Romans per 100, 2.00-3.00

Valley " 3.00-1. (JO

Violets ■■ .60—1.00

^-^ m m r^l /"^ I Tulips, Daffodils 2.00—

Seasonable Flower Seeds. S--""':':;::::::::;::-'~ .£,»

Prices given are for good stock. Extra Selected
BEST STRAINS ONLY. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. and^inferior quality wm be charged according to its

^£1 tmc »*•„ l^ ,^ „!.» 7¥ . , „ /^ »-i I /^ 71 /^ /^ All other seasonable stock at market rates.

76-78 WabaSn r\Ve., OrllOr\VjfJ. special Attention Given to the shipping Trade.

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation. McGowan, Silver
Spray. Wm. Scott. Tidal Wave, Alhertini and
Rose Queen. Si per loo; S8 per 1,000.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, ?i.5oper 100;
S15 per 1,000.

Verbena, Fucliias. Heliotrope. Ageratum
Dwarf. Salvia Splendens and Odorata. Feverfew,
Sweet .Alyssum, Giant and Tom Thumb, LoDea
Scandens, 80c per 100; S8 per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. 50 per
100; S12.50 per 1,000.

Swainsona. Solanum Jasminoides. Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. S2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, 80c per lOo; $7
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. Vinca Majon 4i^-inch strung plants. 5io
per 103; 5So per i.'X)C>,

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

2!^-in. pots, named varieties, $2~i per lOtX).

2r)0 Field-grown Vinca Var., 4-m. pots. $10 per 100.

2000 Begonia Vernon, 2^ and 4-in. pots. $4 per 100.

Rooted Cutting's— Coleus, Ageratum, Salvia.

at bottiMu price'^.

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren, Ohio.

30 I'irst Prizes out
of ^') entries in
rsoo and I.S97

Peacock's
Prize Winning

I l_;al^ 1 1 ^ C Send lor iVtS 1 iiuslrated Uescrip-
MJ€M 1 1 1 1 O 9 tive WJiolesale Lnlalogiie before
placiner orders elsi;\vhere.

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

BASSETT & WASHBUBN'S

ROSE Plants

We lia\'e an extra selected stock of the following

Rose Plants, \^'ill guarantee them to be

as fine as an\ grown.

Per 100. Per 1.000
.American Beautv....2;'i-inch pot. $5.00 $40.00

Brides ". 2]4 " 3.U0 25.00

Bridesmaids 2'A '" 3.00 2.5.00

Kaiserin 2« " :i..50 :i0.(>0

Presid.-nl Carnnt -J'- :! 5(1 :llMlil

BASSETT &. WASHBURN,

store, SB Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Li'Ug Dislame "Phune .Main 2^:1
Greentiouses and Residence. HINSDALE. ILL.

L.intt rM-^t.ince rih.nr X" In

Carnations Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of ISHS and 1.SH7; as well as the best
standard sorts,
.address 'K^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

rrti FIIS C. Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder. mi,

'.'"'-l-»Jo--|„.r lim jrt.iK.1 per l.iKiii. Superb
fancy lea> ed, ;(ii \ arieties ALTERNANTHERA,
P. Major and A. Nana, fine little plants, 75c per llKl.
$5.1111 per I.iKii). Scarlet Sage, transplanted. fl.iHi
per 10(1. PANSIES in bloom. Giant. $7.(KI ;
Bugnot. SiKXl jjir liKKi. 100 rates bv mail. B\
expr.-^- :iii\ .|n:ii.l;M ,il I (KKl rate-

DANIEU K. MERR.

LANCASTER, PA.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when w^riting advertisers.

t'iiki: Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage ^ -M J* -J* J* J* -J* -M

Bo.\ ol 5000. $5.00
Less quantity at SI. 25 per 1000

.\ddress

HARUAIN P. KEbSEY

1150 Tremont Bldg.. Boston. Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

SPECULTl.S: ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

3000 Beauties, 214 5c

.500 Meteors, 2!^ 3c

500 Meteors, 3 5c

1000 Golden Gate. 3 40

KKK) Mam.an Cocbet, 3 5c

500 White Manian Coiliel. 3 lOc

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. C.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

850

The Weekly Florists* Review.

APRIL 21, 189S.

HORNELLSVILLE, N. Y.

The origin ot many good tilings is a
mystery. This is the case with W. A.
Wettlin, who possesses a douljle petu-
nia, which deserves wide recognition.
It is a pure white tlower, averaging 4%
inches across, highly scented and of a
robust habit, very free, a grand flor-
ists' flower.

Commenting upon Easter business,
Mr. Wettlin was highly gratified with
results. Blooming plants of any kind
sold well, p.'irticularly a fine l)atch of
hyfirid roses in pots. His grower. Carl
Saclimann, was as a Meteor amid the
Dayl)reaks, of which there were abun-
dance just at the right moment, and
Scotts by the hundred, but not a bloom
left on Easter Sunday.

Amongst .-i general well gi'own stock
1 noted particularly some pretty
|)lanls of Rex begonias, including that
exquisite variety, Lucy Closson: also
a few perfect specimens of Polystichum
setosum. which is a gem of the first
water among ferns, when well grown,
as are these plants. W. M.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Easter business was most satisfac-
tory, is the unanimous verdict.

T. O'Connor was kept rushing for
several days ahead wicli his big staff,
watching the Easter stock, with the
result that he had a splendid lot. both
of flowering plants and cut bloom.

E. J. Johnston could have sold many
more azaleas, the demand being un-
precedented.

Geo. Johnson & Son were on hand
with a fine lot of lilies, and I under-
stand F. Macrae and W. Hazard were
right in line with lilies and carna-
tions.

M. Sweeney and W. Flanagan had a
good run, both on plants and cut
flowers, for church work.

W. Appleton, Jr., does a l)ig busi-
ness in this branch.

W. Butcher, who has been sick, was
able to attend to the extra demand,
and "Little Rhody" says all is O. K.

W. M.

DO YOl WANT
TO SAVE 10° o

Let us figure now on your list
of Bulbs for Summer and Fall
delivery.

Harrisii, Longiflorums,
Roman Hyacinths, etc.

W'c- utk-r special Lat;4iiia Bnrix.uica Seed,

Per lb., TrUc: 3 lbs., $2.25, delivered.
Areca Lutescens, 100, 73c.; 1000, ffi.Ofl, dehvered.

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established iN's 220 Broadway, New York.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS,

Kootetl Riliiners. to '
malve rouni, at 7.t cents
er l«». $ti.(l(l per l.dlKI; .WO at 1,000 rate. .\11 extra
lean [rum disease. Casii with order.

LEO WELLENREITER. DANVERS. ILL.

^tivwwywvwvtfywywwywvwtftf^wvw^tfyw^wwywywtfvywwi'tf^wtfyvw^ywtfdw^^^

Just received in perfect
condition, a large im-
portation of

I

i

CATTLEYA LABIATA

Well Leaved and Perfectly Dormant, ."tj* Also

CATTLEYA MOSSIAE
CATTLEYA CHOCOENSIS
ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM
...and MILTONIA ROEZLII

t~ Other South American and East Indian Orchids to arrive shortly. We

T, also carry a large stock of established Orchids of the most useful kinds.

I LAGER & HIRRELL, simmit, n. j.

Trees and
Shrubsvsi

Per 1000

::,iKKi ROSA RUGOSA $100.00

viiiiii DAHLIAS, «li. lie roots 40.00

.■)(IHU(] CALIFORNIA PRIVET $ 20.(« to 40.00

lOO.OIKi SHRUBS, assorted 30.00 " 123.00

50.(Kiii SHRUBS, asst. large size.

123.00 ■■ 230.00
30.00

Satisfactory Prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.,

3,00(1 BERBERRISTHUNBERGII.lvin.
lO.oiHi AMPELOPSIS VEITCHM, pot

i;r,UMl. .30.00

3,0011 CLEMATIS PANICULATA . 30.00" 73.00

50.00(1 SUGAR. NORWAY an.i SILVER Maples. stoUft.
30,00(1 DECIDUOUS I'rees. leadiiii; varieties.

Correspondence Solicited.

- - MORRISVILLE, PA.

/^AfNE PLANT

3 to 6

5 to 7

6 to 10

Cash

feet long- $2.00 per 1,000
2.50
3.00

with order.

w.

w.

HENDRIX.

BOWLING GREEN, KY.

Mannas dormant BULBS-ci'anes He,.

l*^^ d..T-uii, (.rntlmv SI, ililaire. Madam Cro/v.
$li.."ilt pti- lOU. Ilaiia. Austria, .\lsace. $4.00 per UHt.
Begonia Rex. in 4-incli pots, tine plants, at $10.(10
pur 100. Exchange above stock for Alternanthera
.\in<t'na. \'erlienas (roin < iittiiii^:'^, and newer
Carii.iticii-;.

CHRIST. WINTERICH,

DEFIANCE,! O.j . __

CMAS. RAYINER,

ANCHORAGE, KY.,

Spt 1 liilist liu American Beauties, Meteors,
Maids and Brides. Cut F]u\\ers.
Shipping facilities and stock une.xcelled.
Lowest Market Prices. Write for quotations

on larijfe orders.

Surplus Stock of Hydrang-eas, Geraniums
and Coleuses. llvdranjjea Empress Euge-

ijif, liest pink market ^urt. tine stock, coming in
bud. li-inch puts at $:r).Ot) per UK) ; 5-nich pots at
$20.00 per lOU; 4-inch pots at $10 00 per 100.
Geraniums, good pink market sorts, $6.00 per
100, 4-inch pots. Coleus X'erschafteitii. stork
plants, $'J,tlO pvr HKl

EVENDEN brothers, - WJIIJamsport, Pa.

ALWAYS MENTION THE...

Florists' Review

WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS

APRIL 21, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

ttim"! \. DRttR.

Water
Lilies ■'"''
Aquatics

We make a >pecialty
of these la\t Tiles and
imr collection in both
hardy and tender sorts
is unsurpassed. ()ur
list includes novelties

N> mphaeas
Nelumbiums
and Victorias
Selections made and
estimates turnislied
tor stocking large or
small piinds. (.-II.

- PHILADELPHIA.

ROSE PLANTS.

liTidt'^. Bridesmaids. Mett-ors and t'crles —

2"»-mch $:t.."iO per 100. I'.iO.OO per 1.000

a-incli H-M per )00. f lO.OIl per l.m)

All Stock Guaranteed to be First Class.
Read) April 1st.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

P ii r,,s _•;',■, TERRE HAUTE, IND.

1 .1 n. K. Hint. Manager.

Azaleas, J^Vjree^
^aucarias ..RalmS

SANDER, Bruges, Belgium.
A. DIMMOCK, Ag^ent, 60 Vesey St . New York.

ALM

A List of Ml Narieties upon Application.

|J.L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34, New York

RiNATioN. cliirKCJJ

The largest bnght-nch Crimson vet
introduced. Price. $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa.

CA

W ^ ^"iUBSCRIBERS are re-

'■'" 4 minded that they will

=^^ materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :?:::::

"I

v^:#:^ -

|%V ^

#^-^:. mfi

New Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— Wlilte.

GOLD NUOGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Brett-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery). Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne). Evelina
iWltterstaetter), Firefly (Hancock).
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each. $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS. -Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January. 1S9S.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYETTE, IND.

athieen Pantlind,

From Soil $10.00 per 100

FLORA HILL, from soil 5.00

BEAUTIES, 2 ' -in. pots 6-00

CARNOTS. •• " 4-00

HOPP &. LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids, Mich.

....PLANTS SIRE TO GROW....

Per lIXI

.$l.00-ri.00-$10.(:0
3.00-
10.00
H.OO
■J.OO

Sword Ferns, "."r-.i 4*in. pots. .

Cyperus Alt.. :i 4- in. pots

Dracaena indivisa, 4-5-in. pots

Vincas

Fuchsias, assorted

Heliotrope

Swainsona

Genistas. "J 3-in. pots 3.00-

Farfuglum Grande

Pansies. m luid and bloom, $15 per ni.

Carnations. (rom2-in. pots 3.00-

Chrysanthemums. best varieties

Coleus. tiest kinds

Verbenas, best kinds

Geraniums, best kinds 3.00-

Monthly Roses, ass'td. 2f-m. puts

Hybrid Roses. asstd,2-in. pots ,

Labels, Moss, Mailing and Express Boxes, Florists^

and Nurserymen's Supplies. Send for our new lists

Williams 4, SONS CO., Batavia, III.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

4.00
15.00
10.00
3.0O
2.50
3.00
5.00
S.OO
2.00
4.00
3.00
2..i0
2.00
4.00
2.50
3.50

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire...
Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort VVa>ne. Ind.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, livalicg Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best arms in the country are Investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'.. inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now, deli\er.v Marcli 15th, 1898.
Correspondence solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE ^ DESIGNS

anci Dealers in

m«»>m„ FLORISTS' »^ SUPPLIES

EMPRESS

the Rich New CRIMSON
Cf\RNAT10rH.

rir(L-':i in color; nhvaxs in demand,
(lood stock now readv. $10.00 per 100.
y7.5.O0 per J.OOO. or $J.0O per dozen,
strong plants from soil. All tlie lead-
ing \ arirtii'S.

GEO. HANCOCK &. SON,

GRAND HAVEN. MICH.

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc. $1.35 per lit'.

Sphagnum Moss ^lf|,'ii."b^'e^'S"

Ppc|f- J1.20 per bale, quality A No. I.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN

852

The Weekly Florists* Review.

APRIL 21. 1S9S.

ELMIRA, N. Y.

While writing these notes I am in-
haling the delightful fragrance from
a hunch of Grove P. Rawson's famous
violets gathered during my visit to
his extensive plant, bearing evidence
of the recent scrimmage consequent at
Easter, which proved a most success-
ful and satisfactory period all around.

Long ere dawn those exquisite Day-
breaks and Scotts were distributed to
help out those who had fallen by the
way, and this happened to many car-
natiunists. Roses helped to some ex-
tent, but even this fine stock took sec-
ond place in demand.

Violets sold by the thousand, and
while an exact count of the crop was
not obtained the number was enor-
mous. Notwithstanding the recent
trying weather the yield is most
pleasing, decreasing somewhat in size,
but in color and fragrance fully equal
to midwinter production: the plants
are very healthy. I looked closely for
a spotted leaf as I had a wager staked
upon the result, but failed to find one
and lost thereby.

The Fisher carnation is largely
grown for summer use. It really is at
its best now, but will continue to yield
particularly when sash is taken off.
I noted a grand house of Kaiserins in
first crop for summer use. Of a batch
of 2(>.tKM.» geraniums doulile-pink Fran-
ces Perkins and Apple Blossom are
pre-eminent. Peach Blossom is a
single and should be in every collec-
tion. Sam Sloan is the favorite scar-
let.

In looking over the cut in the sub-
terranean refrigerator, my eye lit upon
a mum, but it was not either Chad-
wick or Yellow Fellow. These will he
manifest in due season and strongly,
judging by the orders placed and in-
flucements offered to compete for the
premiums. Whoever wins the wheel
should be envied; it's worth trving
for.

Hoffman Bros, report a larger deco-
rative demand at Easter than usual.
They are equal to all emer,gencies.
with capital stocks of both plants and
cut flowers. The seed department is
in full swing and the rush of planting
fruits is a sure sign of spring. They
possess a healthy stock of all that
adorns the outside, and sweet to the
palate.

Ed Hoffman is so rushed that hs
trusty rifle has become rusty, so that
in case of war some little preparation
would be necessary; but with us he
does not believe his assistance will be
required just now anyhow. Wait until
the dull season before acting. W. M.

WILLIAMSPORT, PA.— Good stocks
and abundant to fill the big stock of
orders, is Evenden Bros,' report of
Easter business. There is a "ring" of
satisfaction in such a tone.

SUNBURY, PA.— C. E. Rossiter re-
ports a good Easter. His stocks, par-
ticularly roses and carnations, were in
excellent shape.

NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST.

If you have not received it send your name and address.

NEW CARMATIONS [ New York, Mrs. James Dean,

FOR 1898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton,

John Young,
Gold Nugget,

A compU'te set, wliite, dark and ii;^'ht pinU-, sc;niet and yellow. A iot ol goo 1 commercial
varii'tiis !|(i2,00 per dozen; .•jilO.OO per lOO; $75.01) |Ptr lOOO.

NEW CA\NAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - • - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; S40.00 per 100.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, E. H. Spauldinq, ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, A Eine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000.

Two-:nch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.

New Commercial
White Carnation

GENESEE

A Carnation for everybody, <t 1 /^ O^ r»*^- inn

because anybody can grow it. ^p t \J mKJKJ P^" 'vW.

Dftailed Priced Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, - BUFFALO.

EXCEEDINGLY FINE LOT Of

PALMS.

Areca Lutescens — 4-in(;li, "J'»c; r)-inch, r>Oc;
t5-itKli :^l.ixi eacli. Latania BorbonJca— 4-]ii':li.

2itc.$lH pt-r mO; 5-inch. 4(lc; ti-mch. 75c and $1.(K);
7-iucli, $1.75 each. Phoenix— 5-inch, 4l)c; t)-inch.
75c each. Kentia Belmoreana -4-inch. 40c;
5-inch. 75c; t>-inch, $2.0(1 t-ach. Kentia For-
steriana- 4-in< li, '^-w: 5-iiiili, 50c; i)-nich, $1.00
eacii. Cocos Weddeliana -:'.-inch. $20 per lOCI;
4-)nch, $.50 per I'l ' Araucarias— tiOc. $1.(X). $2.W
and up.

Hydrangeas, well bet with blooms. 75c, $1.00.
$1 50 each.
Fine specimen plants of the above in larger sizes
at low prices. Cash or satistactory reference.
Special prices on Bedding Stuff.

JOHN BADER, . Allegheny City, Pa.

Long Distance 'Phone 872.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BUI.BS

AND FI.AN'TS

501-503 W. 13th Street
^ New York City.

Tel. Call 403 ISth St.

ie Louise Runners

25,OO0 at $4 per 1000; 60c. per 100.

U/AMTCn "''"' M-"'l^. '■>»" I'.riik-s, 2IKI I'erles, 200
-nnl1II.U Beaiitifs, 200 Meteor. 2U0 Belle Sie
hreelit, 2^2'iiicli pots.

HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK,

Menlinii FInnsts' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH.

FLORISTS' STOCK

OF BEDDING
PLANTS.

Alternant heras, Coleus. Geraniums, Pansies,
Daisies. \'erbenas. Fuchsias. Salvias, etc.
Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over
uur stock when in Milwauki-r

ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS,
1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Always mention the Florists' Reviewr when
writing advertisers.

I Seed Stores and |
I Flower Stores |

^ Can profitably handle our ?

1 Packages of Plant Food. ^

^ Attractive, take little ^ ^ S;

S shelf room. Valuable <M ^

S booklet free. Good profits. ^

I The WALKER FERTILIZER Ct). |

5 Cli.ton Springs, \. Y. g

N. DAMES,
VANDERHORsf & DAMES,

BULB GROWERS,
LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, • HOLUND,

is on his rinind-trip in America. To save time
please address all letters up to May 15th.

Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE. 13 William
Street. New York.

Give us list of your wants and we will send you
our best quotations. Our specialties are:

Double Von Slon, Hyacinths and Tulips.

NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS.

"The Golden West,"

50c pkt, $8 oz.

New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties,
separate, $loz.: Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed,
ti.'jc oz.: Calliopsis "California Sunbeams," $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. -Apple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2M) oz.; Ipomaea.
"Heavenly Blue," fl oz., $12 lb.; Laurustinus
grandiflora, $1 oz.; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested," .50c oz.,$5lb.; Nasturtium Good\'enture
Mixture, 60c lb., 1.5 lbs. $.S; Seaforthia elegans
(Palm), 40c per 100 seeds. $:! per IIKX) seeds. Send
lor trade list of Seeds. Plants. Bulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea., Cat.

APRIL 21, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

853

TRADE

MARK

tomers that \\f ha\e

Bowlin!^ Green
Building.

^■in,nr>l 1.

No. II Broadway,

Writ.' !wr quotatiniis mi

JAPANESE BUI.BS.

PLANTS AND SEEDS,

for Pall Delivery.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 1 1 Broadway,

Xew York,

No. 3 Nakamura,
Yokohama, japan.

To Make Room.

Aster Plants at 60c per

Pansies. Transplanted.

at tJOc per

Salvia Clara Bedman i

Salvia Clara Bedman... 2':
Petunias. Dreer's Strain... .3
Geraniums, choice mixed . .3-

Feverfew. Little Gem '2K-

Lycopodiiim Dent 2;^4-

Alternanthera .Vurea Nana

100 or |'>.iiO per 1.000

100 or $3,00 per 1.030
;-inch. at S2.50per 1(X)
-inch, at $l..'i0 p&r lOO
-inch, at $3.50 per KiO
inch, at Si. 50 per 100
■incli. at $l.r>0 per 100
inch, at $1.50 per 100

-inch, at $1.50 per 100

llardv Pink and White Pinks, strong clumps,

at Si.OO per 100
-inch, at $5.00 per 100
varieties.

John White Cannas 4-i

Strong R. C. Carnations. 20

Above are all extra strong plants.

The Morris Floral Co.

MORRIS, ILL.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids. Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca-
rias, Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Otfice. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle. N.Y.

Mettuce

AND
OTHER

Lettuce— Big Boston. Boston
Nlarket, Tennis Ball. Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
Forcing. Lie per 1011; $1

Pepperand
Egg Plants

ric per IOC
■_' per 1000

I perllHJO.

cgetablc

Slants

Tomato. Cabbage and Celery

Small plants luf transplant-
ing now readv. lac. per lOt.t;
$1 per 1000.

Cauliflower. Snowball— 3.ic. per 100; $-2..iO per 1000; if
bv mail add 10c. per 100 for small plants, add 50c.
per lOOfl. Send frir price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON. White Marsh, Md.

Kfl nnn CUII ay From Fiats, by mail,;oc. per ioo;
JU,UUU OIYIILHA f4 per looo. From 2-in. pots. $1.50
per ii>j; 5i3 per locc Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, $2.25
per.ioo; ^20 per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
thetorder.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N. J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

GET THE BEST-

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

Semi II) cent- Inr sainiile- ul \..ur wants.

Per 100. Per 1000
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

Bleu,-, -'.-mch pots $-i--M $20.00

Alternanthera, P. Major, .\urea

\;ina .\iiialiilis and Pittsburg

M.i..t.'.l riiltingsl l.OO 7, SO

Alternanthera, as above. 2^-'".

,,„,, 2 00 l.'i.on

Alyssum, 1'. riiuinb and Giant

.fhl 2' -nich pots 2 .-.0 2(1 IW

Beeonias, fine assortment. 3-incli

|,„,, 4 (Ml 35.0(1

Begonias, Vernon. 2'«-incli pots.. 3. .50 30.00
Cannas, started, verv strong, from

3 and 4 incli pots; .Alphonse

Bouvier. Chas. Henderson, and

Mme. Crozy 3 .50 30,00

Strong roots of above varieties.. .. 2,50 20,00

20.00

Per 100. Per 1000
Fuchsias, a fine assortment. 2K-

inrh p,.ls _., 2 50

Geraniums, Bruant. Gen. Grant.

I..1 l-.n. .rite. etc.. 3-inch pots 4.00

German Ivy, 2''2-incli pots 2.00

Heliotrope, blue. 2!«-inch pots... 2. .50

35.00
15.00
20.00
50.00
25.00

4 ■■ ■■ ... BOO
white. 2!4 ■■ ■• .,, 3.00
Moon Vines (the true Colonyc-

(I. ill), 2'. -inch pots 4.00

KiMilid cuttings 2.50

Salvia, N.ma Erecta. or Bonfire

I M.r\ --tr.ingl. 2V.-inch pots 2,50

Swainsona, Alba and Rosea

I \er> -trong). 2'-^-inch pots 4.00

Cannas -Fine assortment of leading varietic

Prices on application

35.00
20.00

20 00
30 00

Cash with order from unknown customers or c. o. d.
Orders amounting to $5 and over. f. o. b. New \ork City.

Wni, L, SWAN. Prop.
I, C, CL.\RK Supt

Seawanhaka Greenhouses,

p, o. BOX 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

P. V^OS, RJ&PRBSBINTIING

The Holland Bulb Co.,

OeAst^eest, Molland, t

Is now in the United States on his annu.il tri|i. Please address ccirres-
iMindence to him, care cif KX.-\L'TH, N-A-CHOD cS: KUHXE, corner
William and Beaver Streets, Xew York City. Those wishing lowest
(liiotations on Bulbs can have same from_ me, together with best ref-
erences as to the quality of our goods. Yours truly, p. VOS.

>

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DITCH BILBS!

Vantleemstra&Co.

For Next Tall Importation.

Ask for Copy of Catalog-ue. •

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N.J.

WHOLESALE
BULB GROWERS,

SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND.

We can meet all competition on prices
and quality.

WRITE FOR WHOLESALE PRICES.

.Address until M.i\ 1 ;tli

KNAUTH, NACHOD & KUHNE,

■ 'i'JRITF for prices of Beauties.Meteors.

lAJIXI I I- BelleSiebrecht.Perles. Maids
^T^"^ and Brides in 2-in. pots. Same vane-
T ties and La France and Vic. Kaiserin. in
yi 3-in. pots. Smilax, extra, in 2.in. pots.

fif samples are wanted send 50c. in stamps to
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, lU.

13 William Street,

NEW YORK.

ASTER SEED

Semple's strain, mixed colors, white, pink
and lavender, $1.00 per oz.. !)0c per ^ oz.

JAMES L STONE, Trumansburg, N.Y.

^J ways mention the Florists' Review when
writing a(ivertisers.

VERBENAS

Rooted Cuttings. Well Rooted.

Cninson Bedder, Candidate, Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, Fire
Kali, Lavender, Swayne's Beauty, Frances. Peri. Pink
Beauty-, -\urora Borealis. Negro. Miss .-Arthur, "'iHie
Desmond, Mrs. Cleveland, i;c. per dozen; 70c. per 103;
$6.00 per looo. M\ nice clean stuff Express paid.

S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, ill.

o^ ^ ^^ ^^ Manufacturers and Dealers

D A CCCOTTON SEAMLESS,
DflUw BURLAPS, ETC.

SECOND HANO BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts.. CINCINNATI. 0.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers.

854

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 21. ISOS.

ABOUT JADOO.

At tlie recent exnibition in New Or-
leans Mr. Harry Papworth wciii nine-
teen first prizes and two seconil prizes
"With plants grown in .Tadoo filter and
Avatered with Jadoo liquid. His palms,
ferns, orotons and dracaenas were es-
pecially fine. Mr. Papworth is a firm
belieyer in Jadoo.

Referring to his experience. Mr. W.
N. Craig. Taunton, Mass., says: "We
have tried ferns, pandanus. crotons,
dracaenas. cypripediums and some
other plants in pure Jadoo. and all are
doing finely. For seed growing when
finely sifted, it is admirable; the seeds
gei-minate more quickly than in ordi-
nary composts, there is no trouble with
green scum or weeds, and far less dan-
ger of the soil becoming dry. We have
noticed disparaging remarks on Jadoo
from some growers who have used it,
but our experience runs in an entirely
opposite direction."

Wm. Robertson, gardener to J. W.
Pepper, Jenkintown, Pa., says: "Of
course. Jadoo is a new thing, and I had
to learn how to use it to get good re-
sults. I would say that strong feeders
after having been in Jadoo for some
time require an application of Jadoo
Liquid occasionally to restore plant
food used up. In some cases I use
pure Jadoo. and in others I mix loam
with it. It those that use Jadoo want
the best results attainable with any
compost, my advice to them is to pack
the material as firmly as possible
about the roots, and use good judg-
ment in watering so as not to overdo
it."

Alex. McLellan, the well known gar-
dener of Newport. R. I., writes: "I be-
lieve Jadoo is of great value, if used
intelligently. Among the plants that
I have found to do well in it are those
having fleshy roots, such as alpinias.
hedychiums. cannas. anthuiiums. and
among the ferns the nephrolepis do
well. Adiantums I find do well in a
compost composed of two parts fibrous
loam to one part of Jadoo. In fact,
that will answer for most stove and
greenhouse plants. In preparing the
Jadoo it should be rubbed through a
sieve of one-half inch mesh, so that it
may be thoroughly incorporated with
the soil. A batch of dracaenas (cordy-
lines). potted off about the first of Oc-
tober, IMIT, one-half of the plants in
ordinary potting soil which had been
composted with cow manure and bone
meal, the other half into Jadoo Fibre,
using half a size smaller pots, both
lots having been stood side by side
and watered only with clear water, to-
day, April (1th. it is found that those
grown in Jadoo Fibre are not only
larger, but of a better color, with a
further advantage of being in a small-
er pot, which is a great advantage
when small vases are to be filled."

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA...

in 6-inch pots which needs room. They are very strong plants that should be spaced, but
we are crowded for room and cannot give them the space that they require. In order to
work off a block of them quickly, we offer them for the next week or ten days at a special
price. They are now coming into bud. and should give from two to three flowers each.
They will make first-class plants for spring sales or Decurntion Dav. If we could give
tliem sufficient room, tliey would \>v ^'■vi\\ $ti On prr iIm.'.-m ne\t iiiHiith, luit ,is ue arr
LTnwded for space, we offer them OQ 00 Dor 007011 They are a BARGAIN
for immediate shipment at only (PUiUU rol UUlCMi AT THIS FBICE.
If \nu can use any Hydrangeas, now is tin- time lo liu\ liiem. Speak quickly it \ou want
thunK We ha\e a large stock of larger si/ed plants, assorted sues, which we will be glad
to quote on application.

We have just received a large importation of

CYCAS REVOLUTA....

in the hnest possible condition. The stems are medinm si/ed. si\ to t\\ei\'e iiiclie-i in
height (most desirable si?e). and the stock is the true long-leaved variety. Price, $10
per 100 llDS. We will be pleased to quote special prices (or large lots.

We have also just received a large importation of

STANDARD AND PYRAMIDAL RAY TI^EES

r\tra large plants, seven feet high and Imir led in diameter. We utter these for tlie next
ek or ten days at a special bargain— $15 each, spot cash. Regular price. $iU.

^K HAVE FINE STOCKS of all the newer and (_hiiicer introductions in Cannas. Chrysanthe-
uiums. Daiiljas, Carnations, large stocks o( Montlilv pot-grown Roses, strong dormant hardy
Hybrid Perpetual and Climbing Roses. Crimson Rambler, etc. .Also an exceptionally tine
stock (if Palms and rither Decorative Plants. especiall\ large .Arecas. Araucarias. Ficus. Lataiiias. etc.

If M>\\ ha\ r n.it nlreaih rc-c.-n t-d mtr Wliolesale Li=.t, \\«- will be glad to mail same on application.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York.

"Money Saved is Money Made."
A "MAINE" bargain: — g^^

Make \inu Wheat Sheaves. I have a tuiiMgimicnt ol the finest Italian "BLEACHED
WHEAT" ever (itltTcd W ril.- (nr jiarticiilars, etc.

This i^ tlu* Rustic Hanging Basket seasim. Don't fail tc' ha\e a qnantitv to siiow votir
Clislnni.-r- I'liic^-in 7:n ; •l-iii $1 llli . Id-iii.. $L'.'.) : 12-in.. $l,.'il) ; Ki-iii . $1 7:. ; 1.'>-hi , fi.-jr. eacli:
TIUTPOT^T A MT^ I t'laie \<iiir impnrt orders at c.nte for Azaleas, Araucarias, Palms,
IV/LrKJtS. 1 I\iM I i Bay Trees, Rhododendrons, etc. W rite me (or h

placing your orders. 1 can sa\e v^ii iiM>iie\

l)efore

F. L. ATKINS, ORANGE, N. J.

5,000 EiTXIematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable otfer refused.
Write for prices or make a cash offer.

Iiily of the Valley and all Spring-
Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to.,

F. W. O. SCH M ITZ, JerseyClty, N.J.

Golden Bcdder Colcus.

Now Ready.

Golden Bedtit-r, line cuitings

Verschaffeltii

Fancies .

'.r irxi P

.75
.75

$s.W
B.OO

Cuttings, large and well rooted, free from meah
bug. Kxprt-^s jirepaid <m lots of rifMI.

ROSCOE SAUNDERS, Aurora, III.
DAIMQICC thejennings

1 r^l^«Jlt,^. Finest Strain.

THEY ABE GRAND.

Fine sto(.lv\ plants. Ill luid and l)looin.$iO and
$12.aOper IIIKI; $l.5U per 1(X1. bv e.\press. Small
plants hy mail, 7nc per 100. Seed. $1 pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 2-54.

:i-iiuh pot^.
$ii.tKJ per UU.

Grower of the Fii

E B.

=t Pansies.

JENNINQS,

Suiithp.irt. Co

Clematis Panicuiata,

Wiolets- Princess of Wales. $:!.0I1 per lOil.
Chrysanthemums — Penns.\lvania and other

lancy and coniiiiercial varieties.

For prices, address

C. EISBUE,

nth and Jefferson Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.

Sphagnum IMoss

A very select quality, 75c per bale. 1$
bales $6.00. Grown and packed by

M. I.LYONS, - Babcock,Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

v*« .J* ji ,jt Always mention the FloriStS* RcvieW when writing advertisers..,** -M ^<

APRIL 21, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

855

BRIDES, BRIDESM\IDS and PERLES,
2 ■ -inch stock, to close th m out at

ELL1& » FOLLWOl^TM ,^^ ■ "UlliJ

Rose Stock

$2.«»

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

Per 100

a.««T^.

137 Oneida Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS.

I

I
I

[gjxpcricnccs

..WITH

^arnations

I

f

READY NOW.

Send for tliem— tliey are sent free.

HERRS SMILA.X

§ $5.00 per 1000; 7S cents per 100. •

m .-^aTiiples, Ten Cents. ; '

I ALBERT M.HERR*

LANCASTER, PA. <•

•>

I H.ivr iMllr .'^ti.. k ..I

Pears, Apples, Cherries,
Peaches, Quinces,
Small Fruits, Asparagus

3.000 Sugars and Norwavs. 10 to 14 ft.

B.OOO Sugars and Norwavs. 9 to 10 ft.

5.000 Elms, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14 ft.

1,000 Schwedler & Reitenhacliii Maples, S to 12 ft.

3,000 Horse Chestnut and Purple Beech, fi to 9 ft.
l.').(XK) Evergreens, all kinds and sizes.
10.000 Siirnbs, all kinds and e.vtra sixes.
20,000 California Privet, 2 to 4 It.

1.03U Crimson, Yellow and White Ramblers.
lO.OtW Roses, extra strong.

4.000 Rhododendrons and .Azaleas, extra strong.

5,000 Climbing Vines, extra strong.

I cater to park men. florists, cemeteries or any
other man that wants stock in car loads or less.
.\ddress STEPHEN CRANE,
Prop, of Norwich Nurseries. NORWICH, CONN.

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

1708 N. Halsted St,

Chicago

GERANIUMS

• •

#•

In -l-in. Paper Pots in bloom, Pink. Red and White
Best Bedders. Thousands Ready.

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

..Areca Lutescens..

LARGE HEALTHY STOCK

3 Plants, 6-inch Pot, 24 to 32 inches high, very bushy, each $1.00

3 " 7-inch " 32 to 3b ' " " " " 1.50

3 " 8-inch " 36 to 38 " " '• " " 2.00

3 " 8-inch " 42 to 48 " " " " " 2.50

1 " 10-inch " 4 to 5 feet " " " " 5.00

All Measurements from Top of Pot.

JOSEPH HEACOCK.Wyncote, Philadelphia. Pa.

J. J. J. J. J. J. AAA >?

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I Princess of Wales Violet .....

The Best Money-Maker Among Violets.
Strong 2' J -inch pot grown plants, $5.00 per 100.

I J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0.

88e

n

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose^ — ===

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indetinitel}-.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. .\. F. at Provi-
dence last .August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Lultierflrmstrong.

3720 Olive Street. ST. lOUIS. MO.

^■

ss

BEACH -Ouotes

"STOCK
FINE."

Double .Alyssuni "_'

\'inca \'ariegata -

Cyperus .Alternifolius. . ..2
Cyperus .\lteriiifolius, . . .ti

Begonia Rubra 2

Begonia Metallica 2

Pansies (Fine) 4

Salvia. Dwf 2

.Aiternanthera 2

•Ageratum Blue 2

Violets— M. Louise 2

n pot. $2.00 per 100

i.UO
2.00
>.00
2.50
2..W
3.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
5.00

100
100
100
lOJ
100
100
100
100
100
1,000

Cash with order. 50 at 100 rates.

BEACH & CO.,

RICHMOND, IND.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HEBBACEOUS FEBENNIAIiS.

A specialty of Iris. Phlox. Fa;onies. Pyrethruma,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading estahlished 1954.

New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS.

Always mention the FloristS* Revlew when writing advertisers.

856

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 21, 1898.

ERIE, PA.

One of the best selling plants at
Easter was Bougainvillea Sanderiana.
Henry A. Niemeyer had a tine lot of
this pretty plant and sold entirely out;
other stocks sold well. He has a house
of pot grown maidenhair ferns in -i
and 5 inch pots that are hard to beat;
expects to dispose of the majority
with a capital batch of spiraeas at
Decoration day.

Roses and carnations are in excel-
lent trim. The new kinds. Snow
Queen, Rob Roy and Uncle Sam, are
doing nobly, the latter needing a few
stars to complete "Old Glory" repre-
sented in the divine flower. I think all
should try a few plants of each of
these varieties.

Two houses, 22xlW and 22x125, re-
spectively, have recently been added,
composing a substantial and most con-
venient range of glass. A large deco-
rative business is done, two big houses
alone being devoted to plants for this
branch.

I expected to find Henry Tong at
Ashtabula, where he recently pur-
chased a plant consisting of four
houses, each 20xl(>r> feet, in addition
to several acres of land. He intends
to grow a general stock and cater to
local retail patronage. Hitherto smilax
has been the sole crop. He will con-
tinue the management of the Massa-
sauga gardens here, where he has
raised such excellent stocks, especially
grapes, notably the variety Madresfield
Court Muscat.

I noted a capital thing in a batch of
sweet peas grown in pans, with say
four stakes on the outer edge and oc-
casional bands of twine (Friend Scott
would suggest raffiia). These are
about three feet tall, stocky, just
showing buds in abundance, and will
be sold upon the market at doubtless a
popular figure.

Mr. Tong's pet carnation, named
Lizzie Tong, is a beauty, much supe-
rior to Mrs. Bradt, being freer and
more delicately marked, with the
sweetest clove scent; a continuous
bloomer, not a cropper, undoubtedly
the finest fancy of its class upon the
market today. W. M.

CORNING, N. Y.

As busy as the proverbial bee is A.
H. Woeppel with Easter wedding or-
ders. Never had such a rush, nor had
such fine stock, particularly roses.
Brides and Maids. Two houses were
recently added for carnations, with a
handsome palm house running the en-
tire length of his frontage, giving a
handsome effect and must attract an
increasing patronage.

IT WILL, BE to your advantage to
mention The Florists' Review ever>'
time you write an advertiser.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections. Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

DREER'S

SPECIAL OFFER OF

...DORMANT STEMS...

Cycas
Revoluta

(Sago Palm)

Our importation of Cycas stems has arrived in
excellent shape, and planted now. will under the
most ordinary conditions, make tine salable
]ilants in Autumn. We are especially strong in
the smaller sized stems that weigh between four
and ten jiounds each, and which will not only
make nice decnrative [)hints, but which meet
with ,1 ready s.ile in the retail trade.

Price in lots of 250 lbs. or less. 1 0c. per lb.
SPECIAL PRICE on larger lots.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

New White Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

K:icts more eloquent than words C. S. A. aw.irds hifjhest of the year. New York 9.t poinis.
Boston 94 points, Chicaso 93 points, Philadelphia Hi) points. First prize, white in strung; competi-
tion at Boston and Philadelphia shows, and eertiticated wherever shown. The ideal commercial
and exhibition bloom. Price. .iO cents each, $3.00 per dozen, 120.00 per hundied, $15U.0O per thous-
and. Ready for delivery March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRINCTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

ilMIIMlllJIliiiiilil ij|!iiii|jliii|r(;;

Seeds ^
Bulbs I
Plants

FOR I.'?-'

THE i4l

FLORIST r.

iiilliiuiiiliiMilii'^iiirjiiif >

0'

RITE for our
special florist list
Also our retail
catalogue.

Do not forget our new
address. larger building
and increased facilities

■fe;-»;(»'B.

w. w.

RAWSON &
COMP'Y

12 and 13
Faneuil Hall Sq.
Boston, Mass.

Rooted Cuttings rJou

OBRAINIUMS.

tiur selection trom set of twenty choice vari-
eties, newest and best, $2 per KXI; fl.'i per 1000.

GOL.BLIS.

Our selection from set of ten best bedding and
fancy varieties, 90 cents per 100; $6 per 1,000.

Cost a few cents more than some others, but we
send you no weak or unrooted cuttings. Cash
with order. If vou want special varieties write.

A few Pansi«.'S. hfst ^lr;iin. tiu cents per HM.l.

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet and Carnation Speciaiists

Write for prices.
Grand Rapids, - - Michigan.

ALTERNANTHERAS

BEGONIAS

GERANIUiyiS
CANNAS

K. C. .\. Nana. P.
Major. R. Nana. 75c
per 100, $,")perl.OOO.

in vanetv, 2 inch, $2.00 per 100.
2'5 inch, ^J.-W per 100.

Brnant, 3 and 2'A inch.
f.'.Wl per 100, Rooted Cut-
tings. $1.00 per 100.

nicely started. Mme. Crozy. P. Mar-
iHiant. L. E. Eially. In assortment,

Crozy. P,
In a:
3l>c per doz., $2.00 per 100,

A. J. BAUDWirS. Newark, O

MITGHIISQS * GO.

233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.
GREENnOUSE BUILDING,

VENTILATING APPARATUS

HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES .AND J^^IHINGS.
SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATACOGUE. ..

APRIL 21. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

857

PALMS iTlirci' Pri/L-si Six, collection and specimen.

FERNS (Three Prizesi Twelve distinct varieties, s|iecimen and collection.

Tliese included such varieties as .Adiantum Frasrantissimum, A. I'arlcycnse,
.■\. Bausei, .V. Fergusonii, A. Decornni, A. Cuneatum Elegans, Nephrolepis
I /.iwdlioiiles Furcans, Dernistaedtia Davallioides Vonn<;iiand Davallia Ilullata.

BEGONIAS (Two Pri/'esi Collection of twenty-four Rex, Collection of
riowering.

CALADIUMS iTwo Pri/.esi Collection, and twelve distinct varieties.

GLOXINIAS I'^ne First and one Second Prize I Collection.
The first prize winners were grown in soil in five-inch ]iots and
watered with Jadoo I,ii|uid.

CROTONS I'l'wo Prizes) Collection and six distinct varieties.

DRACAENAS (One Prizel Collection.

Inchiding sui li varieties as D. Voungii, \). Lindenii, 1 ).
Shieidsii, f). dladstonii, f). DeSnietiana, I). Pa]itistii.

CINERARIAS (One Prize) Collection.

ORCHIDS ('I'w-u t'rizes) Twelve best in bloom
.lud six liest in bloom.

BEST
BED OF
FLOWERING
PLANTS IN
POTS

Fifty sijiiare feet.
(One Prize)

HANGING BASKET

(One Prize) First
prize won by a plant
of Asparagus Spren-
gerii.

^\V

List of plants grown in JADOO
that received First Prizes at the
Ninth Annual Exhibition of
the New Orleans Horticultur-
al Society, held March 3 J to
April 3, 1898.

BEST BED OF FLOWERING AND
FOLIAGE PLANTS I'^l'^^:,^''""^ '^■^'- ^''"'

This included sucli i<lants as Palms, Cyanophyllums,
Dieffenbachia f^ausei, Dieffenbachia ^Iagnil^ca, Ca-
ladiums, Alocasias, Aralia Chabrierii, .-\nthurium
Crystallium, .Xnthurium Waroequeanum, Anthurium
Andreanum Brownii, and Marantas. Every plant
was watered with Jadoo Liquid— the Anthuriums,
Caladiums and Marantas were in Pure Jadoo Fibre,

COLLECTION OF ASSORTED FLOWERS

( Sei nnd Prize)

Struck from a cutting last June and potted
in a four-inch, then from a four inch to a six
inch jMPt in |.ure Jadoo Fibre and white sand, watered several times with
Jadoo Liciuid. The leaves of this Plant are below the pot. Plant was
exhibited in a six-inch pot, in which it is still growing, and stands five
feet, ten inches high. (Received Special Mention).

/ ARALIA VEITCHn

-Ci

AM of the above plants were grown in JADOO FIBRE or were watered with
JAUOO LIQUID. Particulars on application to

The American Jadoo Co.

817 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

858

The Weekly Florists' Review.

APRIL 21. 1S98.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American ladoo Co..s")7

Amliiig. e; C S47

Armstrong. Luther. Sw

Atkins. F.L >iS4

Bader. I !<K

Baker. \V. 1 Sis

Baldwin, A, J. ...Nis-S.W
Bassett&Wasliburn.

S47-NW

Baversdorfer, H. &

Co »i7

Beacli & Co S5a

Berger. H. H. & Co .SJO

Bobbink. L. C S.i;i

Boerner. Fred 833

Burpee, \V. Atlee &

Cn. >i«

Chicago Wrecking

.Co f^W

Cincinnati Bag ^i3

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co «2

Cottage Gardens .....H52

CrabbS Hunter ,s5i;

Crane. S Sja

Cunningham, I. H....S4B

Danlev.S-T V:.i

Detroit Flower Pot

Mtv ssn

Dillon.]. L 8W

Dimmock. .A 8.')1

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co SSI

Dreer. H A ,sr.l-.S58

Eisele, C Sa4

Elliott. W. H 847

Ellis & Pollworth . . ..s.»

Ernest. W. H .800

Esler. John G. Secy ..8W

Evenden Bros S.iO

Felthousen. J. E .. ..845

Gaskill. Geo. VV 849

Gasser, I. M f*47

Gibbons, H. \V 860

Hancock, Geo & Son 831

Hatch, F.dw .843

Heacock, Jos 835

Hendrix, \V. \V S.30-

Herr. Albert M 853

Herr. D, K 849

Herrington. .\ 85ti

Hews. A. H. & Co...8.if<

Hill.E.G.&Co 847

Hillsdale Floral Co. .S32

Hitchings & Co

.. ..S3ti-83S-St)0
Hoiton& HunkelCo..s47

Hopp & Lemke 831

Hunt, E. H 849

Hunt Flo. Co 831

Jennings, E. B 834

Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .851

joosten, C. H 846

Kasting. \V. F S4,s

Kelsev. H. P 849

Kennicott Bros. Co.. 846

Kuehn, C. A .• 847

Kuhl. Geo. A....833-,855
Lager & Hurrell .....850

Lengenfelder. C 849

Lockland Lumber

Co 843

LongD. B 852

Loose. J . Louis 849

Lord i: liurnhani Co.MiO
Louisville Tob. C0..S6O

Lvnch, \V, E 817

Lvons M.I 8.4

McBnde. Alex S5B

Maclinnald Bros ...839
.Mac Donald &

Mc.Manus 84.8

Manniiia I.W 8.38

Michel. E.'H S47

^liddleInass. ,\ 832

Moninger. J. C. Co...83,s

Mnon. S. C 846

Moon. \V. H. Co .....S30

Morris Floral Co 853

Moulder. Geo. B N47

Nafl Florists' Board

of Trade .S-ie

I Peacock. W. P ,S49

Pennock.S. S 84,8

Peterson, I. .A S53

Pierce. Butler &

Pierce 860

Pierson. F. R. Co.s34-8.3S
Prince. A. G. & Co. .847
Quaker Cit\ Machine

Works...' 800

Randall, A. L 847

Rawson. W. W.& Co. 8.36

Ravner. Chas 850

ReedS Keller 851

Regan Pt'g House. ..860

Reld. Edw Sis

Rem berg Bros 847

Rice. M. & Co 84.S

Rogers Park Floral

Co 847

Rose Mfg. Co 8150

Sander & Co 851

Saunders. R 8.34

Schiller. I. L .851

Schmitz.'F. W. 0....834

Scollay, J. A 8.39

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses 853

Shepherd. Mrs. T. B.,852

Siebreclit & Son 833

Smith. N. & Son ,849

Smith, \V. C 84S

Stefiens, E 859

Stone, 1, L 833

Stunipp& Walter

Co S45

Suzuki & lida 833

Swayne, W 851

Thomson, .Anderson

& Kennedy 860

\'an der Horst &

Dames S.52

Van Heemstra & Co. 8.33
Vaughan. McKellar

& \Vinterson 848

Vesev, W. J.. Sec'v,.851
Vincent. J r..R.& Son. 8.33

\'os, P 833

Walker Fen. Co 852

Weber & Sons. ..849-831

Wellenreiter. L 850

Williams & Sons Co. 831

Winter, S. B 846

Wintericil. C 830

Wlttbold, Geo 855

Wors, C. W 847

Young, John Welsh .848

WILKESBARRE, PA.

Ira G. Marvin had all he could do
to fill Easter orders, even with extra
telp.

W. M. Eldridge & Co. sold out clean
of good stock.

Geo. Fancourt did 'em up with as
fine a lot of roses yet seen, and Geo.
W. Carr, of Kingston, says. "Let's
■have another such right quick."

W. M.

SEND IN your order now for a copy
of The Florists' Manual, by William
Scott. It will cover the whole field of
commercial floriculture and will be the
standard work of reference foe the
trade. Price •'*:."..0(>.

Always mention the Florists' Revie-w when
writitig advertisers.

WE HAVE PLEASURE IN OFFERING TO THE TRADE THIS SEASON FOR
THE FIRST TIME ONE OF THE

Finest Novelties in Chrysanthemums

-J* .■* EVER SENT OUT -M M

MRS. 0. P. BASSETT

It will only lie iipcessary for
us to state that this is a

YELLOW MRS. HENRY ROBINSON

to ensure for it a
large sale. It is a

sport from Mrs. Henry Robinson, with uliirh variet\ it i- identical in everv n-^pect except color, being
a delicate primrose \ellow, deepening toward the center ol the flower. It has been tlioroughly tested,
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No. 22.

Easter Basket of Lilies, Azaleas, Hyacinths and Ferns.
Arranged by Mr. E. Wienhoeber, Chicago.

SPRING BLOOMING PERENNIALS.

The past winter has been remarkable
for its mildness: not one of the many
species of perennials, even those of a

rather tender constitution, have suf-
fered in the least, neither from frost
nor by too much moisture, and every-
thing has started vigorously quite
early in March, much earlier, in fact.

than they are accustomed to show any
signs of growth in this latitude. At
the end of March we very seldom can
boast of having anything in bloom in
our borders, excepting perhaps the lit-
tle scillas, snowdrops. puschl<inias.
chionodoxas. crocus and other bulbous
plants, but hardly any of the real so-
called herbaceous plants show any in-
clination to flower until well along in
April.

This season, however, was an ex-
ception and a surprise to many of us.
The English primroses and their hy-
brids were out in full flower on the
LMIth of March. Aubrietias were then
quite well advanced, with many of
their little flowers fully opened out.
Arabis albida was also beginning to
loolv gay and bright, and the rarer A.
rosea was well studded with its nu-
merous rosy lilac flowerheads. Mega-
seas made a decided show with their
bright pink spikes, rising from among
the well preserved, shiny, large leath-
ery leaves. The charming, free bloom-
ing hepaticas were ready to burst open
with hundreds of their variously col-
ored buds, the large flowering single
white being about the very earliest
one among ^.^em. Erythroniunis in
several colors were well developed and
are perfect as ever today (April lii).

The first week of this month brought
on several days and nights of severe
hard frosts. We feared serious and
permanent injury to such things as
were well advanced, but no great
amount of damage can be noticed on
any of these plants now; though for a
few days some of them were drooping
and looked as if they never would put
up their heads again, all look today as
bright and cheery as ever before, cov-
ered with a profusion of flowers and
with perfect, unharmed foliage.

Other spring flowers have come out
since, such as the yellow calthas, the
whole of the phloxes of the subulata
section, and P. amoena, a great many

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varieties of primulas, tlie pretty Iris
pumila, nearly all the violets. Ane-
monella thalictroides is well set with
pure ^vhite anemone-like flowers. It
is clecidedly ornamental, planted in
clusters left undisturbed for a number
of years, the same as the hepaticas.
Sanguinaria is out in great shape,
Alyssum saxatile compact um is a per-
fect sheet of gold, and Doronicum
causasicum and D. austriacum have
opened many of their yellow flowers
within the last week, tlie former a few
days ahead of the other. Pulmonarias
are at their very best, and will retain
their present appearance until a few
successive real hot days may spoil
their be.auty. Merter.sia virginica is a
great attraction when planted in good-
sized clumps or pat(dies. The peculiar
luster in the blue flowers nas a mag-
nificent effect in the border, near or
among the snowy dwarf phloxes.
Waldsteinias have sent up many of
their flower stems among the softly
tinted young foliage. o|)ening their yel-
low, bright flowers quite freely with-
in the last few days, and the dwarf
light blue Polemoniimi reptans is fast
approaching full development.

A large number of other spring
blooming, hardy plants are in bud and
will be out in a week or so, two to
three weeks ahead of an ordinary sea-
son, perhaps, but not lacking in their
usual vigor or freedom of bloom. Oui'
borders will therefore presumably pre-
sent a gayer appearance during tlie
month of May than we might general-
ly expect at ihat time. The early
bloomers will be there, in addition to
the later flowering species, and com-
bined they are sure of creating grand
effects.

Spring flowers in the garden are
more highly appreciated because our
beds were for months without color.
We welcome the opening of the first
little, modest snowdrop with far more
enthusiasm than we do the first ap-
pearance of the beautiful rose in June,
when flowers of many kinds are not at
all scarce. We wait eagerly for the
opening of the comparatively insig-
nificant little blossoms of the Tiarella
eordifolia. while later on the stately,
large clusters of bright colored phloxes
receive but a passing notice.

A special place tor these early spring
flowers might be provided in many city
gardens; under the shelter of a fence
or building would be a good situation.
It can be arranged with but a small
outlay, and the pleasure derived from
such a little border or bed will un-
doubtedly be far greater to a majority
of flower lovers than the most gor-
geous display in a large bed of summer
blooming bedding plants could afford
them. Moreover, there is no difficulty
in the care of these hardy things; they
may be left alone for some years with-
out dividing or replanting, and when
they do need this, we do not sacrifice
next spring's display when we perform
the operation soon after their flower-
ing period is over.

It is surprising how few people think
of preparing a corner for hardy early
spring fiowers: most of them are con-
tented with the regulation bed of tu-
lips or hyacinths, which in turn and
due time are replaced by bedding
plants for summer and early fall
blooming. Along the fences they us-
ually have a border planted with flow-
ering shrubs, between and in front of
these would be an ideal place for the

plete collection, which not everybody
can affoid to plant and keep up in
proper shape and condition.

J. B. KELLER.

Acacia Drummondii, trimmed with yellcw
ribbon. By Stumpp, New York.

dwarf early spring flowers, but until
very lately we seldom could induce
people to try the experiment. For the
last few years, howe\'er, a demand,
though limited as yet. has sprung up
for such early hardy things which are
suitable for planting in front of me-
dium sized shrubs, proving to some
extent that their introduction has. in a
majority of cases, been entirely satis-
factory and is appreciated by neigh-
bors and visitors who were given op-
portunity to view such plantings whi'le
in bloom.

Undoubtedly this existing demand
will from now on grow more rapidly.
Every indication points in that direc-
tion, and it is well if our fiorists or
growers are prepared to furnish a full
line of at least the most desirable
hardy perennials, if not a more com-

VIOLHT NO! hb.

In this section this week (Saturday,
-•'bd inst.) has been so damp and cold,
and, in fact, has rained off and on. that
we have been unable to do anything to
our violet ground towards making it
ready to put out the plants. We like to
get out our violets fairly early, as W'>
usually have a dry period in May, and
if we can get them out in sufficient
time to have them take hold before
that comes, it is much easier to care
for them, and there are not so many
vacancies, owing to their dying off.

The one great trouble in getting
them out early is the fact that too
often the ground is too damp to work
to ailvantage. I would prefer to put
out the plants late than have the soil
worked when in too wet a condition.
We use a Planet .Junior hand cultiva-
tor, as we prefer it for several rea-
sons. More plants can be grown on a
given piece of ground, as one can
plant closely, and then, too, a hand
cultivator is too large, taking up too
much space, and not admitting of close
work, with consequently increased
trowel work.

The distance apart to plant must be
regulated more or less by your culti-
vator. We plant about twelve inches
apart in the rows and from four to six
rows, the same distance apart, leav-
ing a space of two rows. We like to
plant as deeply as possibly, at the
same time Keeping the crown well
above the soil, so that there is no
danger of its being buried by heavy
showers.

Of course, these articles are need-
lessly explicit for old violet growers,
Init they are not intended for their
special edification, except inasmuch as
they show how our methods may vary
in attaining the same results in dif-
ferent localities and with different
soils, etc. They are especially intend-
ed to help those who have paid no par-
ticular attention to their culture in
the past, and those who have a small
house in connection with their other
houses.

Another point about which we are
particular is to immediately firm the
soil with the toe when planting,
throwing a little loose dirt over this
with the trowel. If the violets have
been pricked out in flats, we have one
person who loosens them, cleans off
any superfluous leaves, leaving only
about two developed leaves and any
signs of runners that may begin to
start. Do not allow many to be trim-
med in advance, or the sun to shine on
the roots, or the wind to blow on
them, as it only takes a short time to
seriously injure them in this way.

R. E. SHUPHELT.

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VARIOUS QUESTIONS.

1. Will you please explain just how
to wire a carnation Ijed lln feet long
and 17 feet wide with your overhead
system? What supports do you have
at the ends, sides, and in the bed? Do
you run wire between each row of
plants, and how far from soil, and will
that keep them off the ground? Also,
the kind of wire and what it costs?

2. In growing the finest grades of
carnations, what fertilizer would you
prefer if you had your choice of cow
or horse manure?

3. What is the best shading material
to put on the glass for summer that
will come off without trouble in the
fall? X. Y. Z.

1. In regard to wiring the above
carnation bed, this question is rather a
surprise to me, for I never heard of
beds 17 feet wide, unless a solid bed,
and the plants planted in beds with
walks between. But it is probable that
he means 7 feet wide. Being uncer-
tain as to this. I will explain how we
wire our raised benches, and leave it
to X. Y. Z. how he can best adapt it
to his purpose.

I infer from the way the questions
are asked that X. Y. Z. has no clear
idea of the principles of our system.
These overhead wires, with the corre-
sponding twine netting, are not for
the purpose of keeping the plants off
the ground, but are only a support for
the flower stems.

To keep the plants off the ground,
•we use the A shaped wire netting be-
tween the rows across the bench. This
■wire netting, when bent in shape, is
six inches high. Five or six inches
above the netting, according to short
■or long stemmed varieties, we stretch
«the wire lengthwise, fastened on a firm
support on each end of the bench.

This support is constructed'of three-
•quarter or one-inch pipes set in the
ground and fastened to the bench with
clamps. We generally use two tiers
•of these wires, the second six or eight
Inches above the first, and construct
these supports with two crosspieces at
the desired distance, one above the
■other. We stretch the wires eight
inches apart, irrespective of the num-
ber of plants in a row, as they are
merely for the support of the flower
stem. Every fifteen or twenty feet
light wooden supports are placed un-
der the wires, to hold them up to the
desired height, and the wires fastened
to them with double pointed glazier's

tacks. Between these wooden supports
we use a very light piece of lath, only
strong enough to hold the wires at the
regular distance apart, to prevent their
drawing together when the twine net-
ting is put on. These laths are notch-
ed at the end to hold the two outer
wires and the others are fastened to
same with a glazier's tack.

For the twine netting we use the
common cotton twine, running diago-
nally across, and recross the bench un-
til the other end of the bench is reach-
ed. The twine is run six inches apart,
and fastened to each wire by winding
it around once, and on the outer wires
where the turn is made twice.
so when completed the whole forms a
netting of diamond - shaped squares.

a second tier necessary. The wire used
is No. 15 and will probably cost for a
bench 110x7 feet 60 cents — ^20 pounds,
at o cents per pound, for one tier.

2. In the preparation of soil for the
benches, we prefer cow manure, but
well decomposed. For liquid manure
we invariably use fresh cow manure.
In field culture on heavy soils, horse
manure has the preference: in sandy
soils, cow manure. Generally, horse
manure is stronger and much quicker
to act, but is very liable to burn when
not attended to, and its most nutri-
tious elements are lost. Otherwise,
when attended to during the time of
decomposition, to prevent its burning
it is equal, if not better, than cow ma-
nure.

3. In regard to shading. I refer X. Y.
Z. to my last notes in an answer to
R. W. This shading prepared of white
lead and coal oil is probably not so
easily removed as a lime wash, but it
can be removed with little trouble
after a whole summer's exposure, and
the early frosts will aid greatly ia ac-
complishing this work.

FRED. DORNER.

Rhododendron trimmed with Asparagus Sprengerii and Ribbon. By Stumpp, New York.

with ample space for the flower shoots
to grow through them.

The A-shaped wire netting is six
inches high, and six inches above this,
or one foot from the ground, are the
wires stretched lengthwise, and six
or eight inches above them a second
tier, if desired. At our place we find

THRINAX PALMS.

Editor Florists' Review: In your is-
sue of April 11, page 813, Mr. Taplin
writes about Thrmax parviflora as a
useful florist's palm. We wish to con-
firm his remarks about it as being
handsome and useful and state that

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it grows taller than he supposes, aver-
aging ir> to -II feet in full-grown trees
here in Florida, where it is native.

It is extremely graceful, having
slender, bending stems and shining
leaves of particularly neat appearance,
hut it is so very slow in growth that
many are discouraged with it. We
have grown it for several years, and
sent it out to hundreds of customers,
and find that the larger ones give sat-
isfaction. Ten-year-old specimens are
in 4-inch pots, and even with frequent
change of soil and every advantage in
heat and situation, make hut trifling
gi'owth. This species grows very
abundantly on the lower Florida keys
and forms dense groves near the
beaches.

There are also two other species, the
T. argentea and T. excelsa, which are
just as common in the same region.
The argentea is the smaller of these
two sorts and has more elegant leaves,
richly covered on the under side with
a thick, silvery coat. The excelsa is

much larger than either parviflora or
argentea, having a trunk four to six
inches thick and reaching a height of
-'i feet. All sorts are of extremely
slow growth. There are miles of nar-
row, sandy beaches backed with these
various Thrinax palms, forming beau-
tiful views, rising up from dark blue
water, views which the average Amer-
ican never even dreamed of as belong-
ing to our own "fair Florida."

In this connection I wish to state
that the following palms are all native
to Florida: Sabal palmetto, S. Adan-
sonii. Serenoa serrulata, Chamaevops
hystrix, Pseudophoenix Sargentii, Ore-
odoxa regia. Thrinax parviflora. T. ex-
celsa, T. ar.gente'a, T. Garberi. Cocos
nucifera, an unnamed slender palm we
have found in the Everglades, and pos-
sibly one more species of thrinax,
making thirteen well-defined species,
contained under at least eight genera.
E. N. REASONER.

Oneco. Fla.

Advising Customers.

There is often a great misunder-
standing with your uninformed cus-
tomers about when to pl.-int out many
of their summer flowering p'ants,
many of them leaving the planting of
"their flowers" until the end of May.
It is your duty to educate and cnlti-
vate knowledge among those who by
neglect of their education do not know
the gardening art as you who are to
the manor born. I am a little late
even now on some things, but a re-
minder for those who have been neg-
ligent even if it benefits only one will
be of service.

Hardy Plants.

As soon as the ground is dry you
should plant gladiolus. If you grow
them in a small way. 0 inches apart in
the rows and the rows 1 toot apart
will do very well, planting in drills 4
inches deep. If you grow them in
large quantities and have to cultivate
between rows with a horse, then throw
out a shallow drill 2 feet apart and G
inches deep and cover the bulbs with
a hoe. The gladiolus does not make
much growth till warm weather be-
gins, and it you live in a latitude
where frost is likely to appear at the
end of September, you may as well
plant them all now, for there will be

plenty of stragglers continue flowering
till frost comes. If you do not get
frost till earl.v in November, then you
can reserve your last planting till the
first of .Inne.

Hollyhocks should be planted now
or before. Don't say these majestic
plants cannot be grown here, for they
can. Our experience is they delight in
a heavy soil, with a large quantity of
animal manure. Two years ago we had
a lot, and of course nobody wanted
them. This year there is quite a call
for them, and of course we are with-
out them, and it is something you can-
not bu.v. It is entirely out of season
for me to tell you now how to have
them, but they should bo sown in Au-
gust or September and wintered over
in cold frames. Even with pansie.s the
great majority of people do not ask
for them till we have hot weather,
when the pansy, like all the viola fam-
ily, prefers to make leaves and not
flowers. Tell your customers now is
the time to buy and plant pansies.
Pansies should now be in full bloom,
and May is the month to enjoy them.

Herbaceous plants should, of course,
be divided several weeks ago, but still
not too late. Your customers will ask
you for Anipelopsis Veitchii. which is
so overdone in sofne cities. You
should have dormant plants and plant

at once. Never mind how small they
are if they have two or three live eyes
and good roots they are better than
plants with 3 feet of vine, for al the
growth begins at the bottom.

Carnations.

With all due deference for that most
worthy of men from the Hoosier state,
allow me to say, without any diver-
gence from his most excellent advice,
which I believe is given with as much
candor and sincerity as my own, that
I advised in the autumn that you
"strike" a few thousand cuttings of
the leading varieties of carnations. I
said Daybreak. Portia. Scott and
Alaska was a good selection (although
these are by no means the pick of the
flock today), and get them into 3-inch
pots by the first of March, Whether
you have them in that size or not is
not of great consequence, only plant
out a thousand or more, and plant
them in one bed. You can pinch them
once and then let them flower. By Au-
gust they will be in flower and what a
blessing to you. and will pay for dis-
budding just as much as those grown
inside. The latter end of .luly and all
through August and September and
even October is when there is a great
scarcity of carnations. Why I said
plant them all together is because let
it be a bed of a thousand given over to
flower and not at all interfering with
your plants that you want to lift for
winter flowering.

Spiraea Astilbcidts.

A friend from Wisconsin wishes me
to impart my knowledge of how to
keep this plant in order so it can be
forced another year, or what to do
with it. It is so absurdly cheap nowa-
days that the very best answer to these
inquiries is, "throw it away." More
than forty years ago I can remember
that Spiraea japonica (it had no alias
in those days) was grown from year
to year in the same pot and flowered
profusely, but can you altord to water
a plant all summer and store it away
in a frame till forcing time for "> cents?
If so, your time is not worth much,
and then it would not be half so good
as a freshly imported plant. The
spiraea is one of the most hardy
plants of which we know, and if room
permits can be planted out. It makes
a very acceptable hardy border plant
and flowers in June.

WM. SCOTT.

INSECTIVOROUS PLANTS.

Plants that obtain their nitrogenous
food from insects were the subject of
an exhaustive talk by Mr. A. Herring-
ton at the last meeting of the Morris
County Gardeners' and Florists' Club
at Madison. N. J. He described in
great detail the different means by
which the several families of this class
of plants achieve the same object, il-
lustrating his remarks with specimens
and large drawings. The droseras or
"Sun Dews," a genus almost world-

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Group of Sarracenias.

wide in its distribution and sliowing
much variation of form and haljit,
were all uniform as to tlieir methods
of capture. The little tentacles or hair-
like appendages of the leaves secreted
a viscid matter, and any little tly or
insect that happened to alight thereon
was assuredly stuck and its doom
sealed.

The independent and collective
movements were explained whereby
the capture was conveyed to the center
of the leaf and there bathed in a fluid
of a nature analogous to that of the
digestive fluids in the stomachs of ani-
mals. In proof of this, he cited and
related some of Darwin's extensive ex-
periments, showing that not only the
soft bodies of small insects, but meat
and cartilage could be digested, and
all the animal matter extracted from
bone, so that only its mineral con-
stituents remained, which crumbled to
dust when touched. Darwin actually
arrested the process of digestion upon
some leaves with which he was ex-
perimenting by adding a grain of car-
bonate of soda to the secretions of the
leaf glands. The carbonate of soda
was then neutralized by hydrochloric
acid and the digestive process recom-
menced.

Venus' Fly Trap (Dionea muscipula),
a native of North Carolina, was next
described — a veritable plant marvel
that closed its leaves with electric
rapidity, as its leaf surfaces were dry,
with no secretions to assist in catch-
ing. Only after the insect was en-
trapped did secretion begin. Then the
leaf glands poured out the essential
fluid to ensure digestion of the cap-
tured food. The nepenthes, sarracenias
and darlingtonias, with their quaint
and capacious pitchers, were catching
insects in different ways, but with the
one set purpose, whilst yet other

methods of capture, as seen in utricu-
larias, pinguiculas and aldrovandas
were briefly described.

Of extreme interest botanically, there
was also a commercial aspect that
might appeal to some of those pres-
ent, for not a few of these plants were
highly ornamental. Large collections
of nepenthes were maintained in Eu-
ropean gardens, but nearer home there
was much available material in the
sarracenias of the eastern states and
the darlingtonias of the west. These
plants were beautiful as well as singu-
lar; ihey could be easily and cheaply
collected in large quantities, and
should find a ready sale if put upon
the market in an attractive manner as
nice, well-grown plants in pots, or,
better still, broad, shallow pans.

spares, and on cultivation is found to
belong to the well-known aerobic
group of bacteria known as the hay
bacilli, resembling very closely the Ba-
cillus mycoides so frequently found in
soil, and the Bacillus megatherium. It
appears to grow easily upon all the
usual culture media. Before its pre-
cise place amongst bacterial fertilizers
can be determined, many more elabo-
rate and carefully conducted experi-
ments must be carried out. — Garden-
ers' Magazine.

A BACTERIAL FERTILIZER.

Under the name of "alinit" a new
manure has been recently introduced.
The discoverer of this material is
Herr Caron, of Ellenbach; and alinit
in its present form is the outcome of
four years' experimental investiga-
tions on the bacterial flora of different
soils, resulting in the isolation of a
particular bacillus, upon the presence
of which would appear to depend to
an important extent the fertility of
certain soils. Caron has, according to
Nature, already obtained striking
results on an experimental scale with
crops from soil treated with pure cul-
tures of this bacillus — EUenbachensis
alpha, as he has called it. Alinit is
sent out as a creamy-yellow powder,
of which the nitrogenous constituents
have been ascertained to be 2.."i per
cent. Its closer investigation has been
made the subject of memoirs by Stok-
lasa. of Prague, and also Messrs. Stut-
zer and Hartleb. The bacillus is con-
tained in this powder in the form of

EFFECT OF SOILS ON COLOR.

We are familiar with the effects of
different soilsand chemicals on the col-
or of flowers of Hydrangea hortensis.
Through the insertion of iron nails,
iron rust, steel filings, common alum,
green vitriol, into the pots or root-
runs of hydrangea, the colors of the
flowers are more or less changed from
purple to blue. It was never, however,
made very obvious why solutions of
common alum favored the change to
blue more than sulphates or salts of
iron. At the last meeting of the Bo-
tanical Society in Edinburgh, Dr. Ait-
ken read an interesting paper on the
color of flowers as affected by the
character of the soil in which they
grow. After referring to the generally
known fact in relation to the hydran-
gea. Dr. Aitken quoted Mr. Barr, the
greatest of oiu- daffodil growers, as
testifying to having noticed that daf-
fodils possessed a much deeper tint
when grown on some soils than when
grown on others. It has also been no-
ticed by other cultivators that on some
peats hydrangeas come blue without
either alum or salts of iron, and that
daffodils and other bulbs are consider-
ably modified in color. Mr. Barr had
sent three samples of soil to Dr. Ait-
ken, who analyzed them, and exhibited

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the results of his analysis. The palest
daffodils, having a sulphur-yellow
color, were grown on the poorest soil,
and the deepest colored were grown on
the richest of the three soils, but it did
not appear that the differences of
color were due to the abundance or
otherwise of any one constituent of
the soil. — Gardeners' Chronicle.

busy getting their stock in shape for
summer growth.

Penn. Hort. Society.
The Pennsylvania Horticulural So-
ciety meeting was held on Tuesday
evening. The Dreer prize for pansies
went to Wm. Robertson, gardener to
J. W. Pepper, of Jenkintown. The

Lilies, Heath, Azaleas and Hydrangeas in basket, trimmed with white ribbon.
By J. H. Small & Sons, New York.

PHILADELPHIA.

Supply and Demand.

The Easter season of festivities is
practically over; the market for cut
flowers has consequently fallen away,
and prices are much lower than one
week ago. The quantity of stock is
enormous; much of it remains unsold.
It is unlikely that conditions will im-
prove for the next six weeks, until the
final busy days in June, when any
really good stock usually finds ready
sale. To have it really good then is
the rub.

Fine Beauties are more plentiful,
probably, than ever before. The best
are extra fine, and are quoted at $4
to $5 a dozen. One can, however, by
jingling two shiny half dollars to-
gether, get a dozen pretty good blooms
every now and then. Brides and Maids,
when nice, bring $3 to $4. occasionally
more; Meteors about the same; car-
nations, .?! to $1.50; sweet peas 50
cents to $1.50; valley, $:5 to $4; mig-
nonette, .$1 to $-, generally small;
pansies, 2y^ cents a bunch of about a
dozen blooms. Von Sion in small
quantities is coming in from out-doors
and brings $2 and $3; Emperor, ?4.
Arbutus is plentiful and has fallen in
price.

Quite a lot of palms were sold dur-
ing the past week. The growers are

Michell prize, for hyacinths, was
awarded to Jno. McCIeary, gardener to
Wm, Weightman, of Germantown:
second, to Jos. Hurley, gardener to
Jas. M. Rhodes, of Merlon. There were
also exhibits of vegetables. H. T.
Clinkaberry, gardener to C. G. Roeb-
ling, of Trenton, N. J., showed a new
hybrid laelia, wliich received a silver
medal, and a certificate of merit for
Laelia elegans was awarded to Al-
phonse Perical. gardener to Mrs. Geo.
B. Wilson, of West Philadelphia.
Notes.

The Florists' Club team has made a
great record in the Bowlers' League,
and now has a chance for first place.

The club is to have a benefit at the
Walnut Street Theater next month.
The play is "The Telephone Girl."
There is also to be a shad dinner
at Wissinoming in May. with other
festivities besides to fill out the day.

It is not true that any of the com-
mission houses are to become bureaus
of immigration.

H. C. Faust is sending in some well
flowered yellow daisies.

M. B. Bunker, of Boston, and Will-
iam Edgar, of Waverly, Mass., were in
town last week.

The growers of bedding plants are
very busy getting everything in shape
for the fateful May 10.

A rose grower came home a bit dis-

couraged from his morning in town.
His foreman urged him to see the pro-
prietor of a certain store he had
passed one evening and noticed an un-
usually fine display of Jacks and Brun-
ners. The rose grower went to the
spot indicated and found everything
as described, excepting in one impor-
tant particular — the roses in that win-
dow were the kind that don't fade!

J. W. Y.

A VISIT TO THOMAS CARTLEDGE.

Come with me in fancy, this bright
Sunday afternoon, the third in April,
out over the wondrously straight line
of the Pennsylvania to Holmesburg
Junction. There waits a solitary trol-
ley which plies back and forth be-
tween the railroad and the Bristol
pike, where the Frankford trolley line
runs still further out of town, passing
Academy road.

At the corner of this road and the
pike, on one side of the street, is the
old Brown estate; on the other is the
property of ex-Senator Porter; on th?
right and on the left a picturesque, old-
fashioned house with tall pillars and
broad veranda; a pretty stretch of
lawn in front, with trees just showing
signs of life, and seated on the porch
a family party. One of the group
rises and comes forward to the gate.
It is Thomas Cartledge. the man who
has brought the firm of Pennock Bros,
to their present high position, and
better still, has won the respect and
admiration of all who know him, by
his uprightness and kindliness.

Azalea trimmed witn ribbon, covered with
Nun's Veiling. By Stumpp, New York.

Mr. Cartledge had a number of vis-
itors this sunny afternoon. He chat-
ted about the unusually pleasant
month just passed (there was but little
of the lion about this March), about
the old Macalester place recently
bought by Mr. Porter, who is erecting

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Prue-winning group of Ferns at New Orleans. All grown in Jadoo Fibre
or watered with Jadoo Liquid.

a costly wall thereon; about the high
standard of The Review, and about
his sou's hunting dogs, so pleas^antly
that the time slipped quickly away.
Oood-by was said with the fervent
hope that the warm spring weather
will bring back health and strength to
Mr. Cartledge, in which wish all his
friends will join. J. W. Y.

PRIZE- WINNING FERNS.

The accompanying engraving is from
a photograph of the prize-winning
group of twelve ferns in twelve varie-
ties exhibited by Mr. Harry Papworth.
gardener to Mrs. T. G. Richardson, at
the recent spring show of the New Or-
leans Horticultural Society. Referring
to the group, Mr. Papworth writes;

"The large plant in the center is
Nephrolepis davallioides furcans. The
largest adiantum is A. fragrantissi-
mum (on the right). On the left is a
fine specimen of Dennstaedtia daval-
lioides Youngii. This is the finest plant
of the twelve, but did not photograph
well. All these plants were grown in
Jadoo Fibre. The small plant in front
is Adiantum Farleyense grown in soil
and watered with Jadoo Liquid. This
is really a fine plant, though it appears
small by comparison with the others.
On the ground is a specimen of Daval-
lia buUata. The plants on the other
side of the group are A. Bausei, A. Fer-
giisonii, and A. cuneatum elegans. On
the right is a plant of Asparagus
Sprengerii in a hanging basket. This
was grown in Jadoo Fibre and won
first prize.

ROCHES! ER. N. Y.

WHEN you write an advertiser, al-
ways state that you saw the adv. in
The Florists' Review.

Condition of Trade.

Weddings, receptions and various
social events created a lively demand
for flowers during the week, but the
supply has been over plenty and prices
have dropped to a much lower point.
Roses, which a week ago brought
readily $12 per 100, were sold at $3 and
$4.00, and plenty of the poorer grades
would not bring more than $2.00, re-
tailing at all prices. In some stores,
cards were up, declaring war in roses;
good quality was offered there at oO
cents per dozen, while the inferior ar-
ticle was still below that figure.

Bulbous stuff is very cheap and
slow to sell, loads of it coming in
daily. Carnations also are decidedly
abundant. Violets are about over in
our neighborhood, excepting the old
double English, which is in its prime
at present and brings from 50 to 60
cents per 100. Sweet peas are excell-
ent and quite plentiful, but they also
have declined in price; 60 cents is con-
sidered the highest figure for the best
quality. Lilium longiflorum are still
bringing $10 to $12 and are not over-
done. Smilax. though rather scarce,
is quoted at $12 to $15 and asparagus
never fails to bring 50 to 60 cents per
string; not much of it is grown in this
vicinity.

Notes.

Quite a number of flowering plants,
which were left over from last week,
have been used up in the various de-
corations or were otherwise disposed
of. The display in the store windows
gives evidence that there is still a
good supply in all classes on ha-nd.

but prospects are that the coming

week may materially assist in clean-
ing up all surplus stock.

Since Easter we have enjoyed mild
and very pleasant weather. Trees and
shrubs are rapidly budding and the
early shrubs, such as forsythias, Spir-
aea prunifolia, etc.. are in bloom and
a great many perennials begin to be
attractive. K.

NEW YORK,
Among the Wholesalers.

There has been no improvement in
the market since my last report. No
business, ice boxes full ef flowers, and
prices way down almost to summer
rates, mirrors the situation. What is
the reason? Of course there is a tre-
mendous lot of stuff coming in and
scarcely any shortening of crops. Be-
hind all this, however, is the spectre
war, war, war!!! and this seems to
be the main cause for the degeneracy
of the market and business, and the
bearing of prices. Prices, did I say?
There have been none. Stock has had
no settled value and values are what
you could get.

American Beauties have received
terrible punishment, fine hybrids con-
tributing a good deal towards this,
and some remarkably fine stock of the
following are to be seen; Brimners,
Jacks. Baroness Rothschild, Mrs. J.
Laing, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Anna de
Diesbach, Magna Charta and La
France, prices ranging from $:l 00 to
$20.00 per 100. A few moss roses aie
to be seen, and these realize the Klon-
dyke price of $3.00 per dozen. Other
rose stock has sold as low as $5.00 to
I $10.00 per 1,000.

j There has been and is a tremendous
glut of Harrisii, selling as low as 2
' cents a fiower. Lilies of the valley hava
not been quite so plentiful as hereto-
fore; other bulb stock a drug in the
market. Fancy pinks go slowly for the
first time in the season; ordinary
kinds fairly well. This applies more
specially to Scott, reds not at all. The
best grades of all flowers are the great-
est sufferers, and the Greeks are in
clover.

The Retailers.

Trade is very slow In this depart-
ment. The war scare has cut down the
steamer trade and naturally there are
less flowers used, usually quite a
heavy item at this season. The future
for the seaside resorts is also gloomy,
as the public do not care to take any
chances of dodging Spanish bullets.

A few patriotic emblems are to be
seen occasionally. The Bridgeman Co.
were manufacturing a cannon (smooth
bore) for the officers of the Ninth
Pennsylvania regiment. National
Guard, when I called recently, and
flags, ships of war, etc., are among the
floral armament these days.

Seed and Bulb Trade.

War and its accompanying results
are already having their effect on this

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important branch of the business, not
so much, perhaps, in the liome trade
as on the present anil future import
trade. It is almost impossible to se-
cure freight rates for fall importa-
tions: in fact, some companies will
not figure on space at all on their
Jjoats. Then, again, there is another
<>ritical question arises, as seen from
the following extract of a letter fiom
France received b.v a prominent house:
"In the danger of war betwee:i the
I'. S. A. and Spain, we ar? afraid that
same is 'cas de forc= majeure' (free
translation, 'a case that cannot be fore-
seen'), which our customers can allege
for not paying for or not accepting
goods ordered." So it is seen unless
a customer will guarantee acceptance
and payment for goods, taking the
"casus belli" into consideration, con-
siderable friction is liable to ari.se and
great inconvenience besides.

Jeriey Notes.

Last Thursday the New Jersey Flor-
icultural Society held an Eastertide
lloral festival and musicale at Berkley
hall. Orange. The results were quite
gratifying. The floral display was
grouped along the outer edge of the
room and contained some very flatter-
ing exhibits.

Malcom MacRorie. the president,
had an excellent group of foliage
plants, particularly a fine specimen of
Kentia Belmoreana. He also showed
a specimen Pandanus v'eitchii.

Peter Duff, the genial secretary,
showed some delicious strawberries In
pots, well fruited, and some well-flow-
ered pelargoniums.

George Smith exhibited a vase of
carnation Mayor Pingree. and some
well grown foliage plants and roses.

James Keenan showed a well grown
group of ornamental foliage plants.
Including some tine arecas, ferns,
raphis, araucarias, etc.

John Hayes had some excellent cro-
tons, all well colored and good varie-
ties.

Dietrich Kingsgrab staged some
very fine foliage plants, including a
handsome piece of Phoenix rupicola;
also specimen Adiantura cuneatum.

Thomas Urley exhibited a group of
hydrangeas and Spiraea compacta,
well grown.

W. A. Manda showed an excellent
collection of new and rare plan's, in-
cluding Tillandsia fenestralis.

Dr. J. M. W. Kitchen exhibited quite
a comprehensive collection of orchids,
including cattleyas, cypripediums, coe-
logynes. laelias, etc.

Robert ftlcArthur displayed a num-
ber of excellent carnations.

Thomas W. Weathered's Son showed
a construction model of their wood
and iron greenhouse, very practical.

A CAUSTIC COMMENT.

In a recent newspaper paragraph the
writer speaks of the flowers in a huge
floral cross as: "Beautiful parts of a
hideous whole."

CHICAGO.

The Market.

Market reports are rather conflicting,
but the majority feel that business is
rather better than at the same period
last year. With few exceptions, prices
rule generally moderate, and occasion-
al large lots go at prices discouraging
to the grower. Still, there have been
large sales of select stock at very
good figures for the season. There is
a surprising dearth of bulbous flowers
for the season, which is probably to
be accounted for by the fact that
growers aim to have their forced bulb-
ous flowers out of the way by this
time, and the outdoor stock has not yet
arrived in any quantity. First-class
carnations hold their own as well as
anything. Lilies are now pretty well
cleaned up. One of A. L. Randall's
consignors missed Easter by a very
wide margin with a big lot of longi-
fiorum. and is now just beginning Co
cut some very fine blooms. He ex-
pects his cut to last till Decoration
Day.

Taken all in all, the wholesalers seem
generally satisfied with conditions for
the season.

Various Items.

Mr. E. H. Hunt is gaining, but is still
unable to visit his place of business.

Mr. John Zeck. long in charge of
Reinberg Bros.' wholesale store, re-
signed his positon, taking effect last
Saturday, and is now with Mr. S. B.
Winter. Archie Spencer is now in
charge at Reinberg Bros, and is keep-
ing things moving in good shape.

Messrs. O. P. Bassett and Flint Ken-
nicott are both sojourning at West
Baden. Ind.

This Thursday evening (April 28)
the Florists' Club will hold its last
meeting in the old quarters in the
Masonic Temple. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared.

The bowlers have arranged to meet
every Friday evening for practice at
the new alleys under the Illinois res-
taurant, at 77 Randolph street, at 7:.'!0
p. m. These are strictly regulation
alleys and an attempt will be made to
get the boys in good training for the
match at Omaha in August.

Billy Wells, the famous North Side
ex-florist and park superintendent, will
soon start to the front in search of
glory.

Geo. Wittbold is now fairly well set-
tled in his beautiful new store on
Buckingham place. adjoining his
greenhouses. The store proper is 3.5x
;Ci feet and is very handsomely fitted
up. The 3.5 feet of store front is all
glass, two of the large plates of glass
being each 10x10 feet. Adjoining the
store is a light and spacious work-
room. At the back of the store will
be built a conservatory and show-
house .'.l.^xOo. Another new house is
contemplated, size not yet determined,
but probably ISxIiMi. Air. Wittbold re-

ports a good retail business as well as
a large shipping trade in palms. Keu-
tias of good commercial sizes are
scarce.

B. J. Blameuser is moving into his
new place at 718 Wells street. The lot
is 3."'>xll7 and he has secured a fiV'?-
year lease. He has built a neat store
and two greenhouses, one Ti.jxKj and
the other ll.'ixlii. the end of the lar.ter
facing the street side of the store, with
a broad sheet of glass that will make
possible a very effective display to-
ward the street.

The tulips at Lincoln park are
showing strong color now and will be
in almost full bloom by Sunday. In a
geometrical bed of red. yellow and
white, the blooms are coming with re-
markable evenness. The varieties are
Vermillion Brilliant. Chrysoloia and
La Reine. These sorts are excellent to
plant together, as they all bloom at
just the same time, at least they do so
here.

The special feature at the Florists'
Club meeting this Thursday evening
will be a paper on "Bedding Plants."
I)y Mr. C. J. Stromback. head gardener
of Lincoln park.

Luther C. Farwell. manager of the
greenhouses at Oakwoods cemetery,
committed suicide April 19.

ST. LOUIS.

Trade Rather Slow.

Trade reports are not very encourag-
ing for the past week. There is plenty
of stock in the market and very little
sale for it: in fact, the general verdict
is that since the war excitement there
is no business in town worth speaking
of.

The commission men's ice boxes are
filled up to the brim, and it is only the
outside shipping orders that make
room for the next day's consignments.
Even some of the fakirs complain
that there is nothing doing just now.

Prices.

Roses are firm, but sell at very low
prices. Select Beauties range from 15
to 25 cents each, and the short ones
are sold for little or nothing.
Brides. Bridesmaids. Meteors. Carnots
and Jacques bring $4 for select stock
and from $2 to $o for seconds: in 1,000
lots the price was $10. Hybrids do not
sell well, in spite.of the fact that they
are fine.

Carnations have been and are now
very plentiful, there being a glut in
all varieties, especially in reds. Whites
are always in demand and sell better
than any others. Reds are 75 cents and
$1 per 100; same price on Scotts. Day-
break and Wocher: whites, $1 and
$1.50; fancies. $1.50, and extra fine
stock, $2.

Violets are growing poorer and
smaller, and sell at 25 and 35 cents per
100. Bulb stock is very dull and there
is very little sale for anything in this
line, except perhaps valley, which

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View of the wholesale store of S. B. Winter, Chicago.

brings $2 and $3. Harrisii are selling
at $ij and $6; callas, same.

Sweet peas are now selling at 2.5e
per 100, and are very good. They are
not yet overplentitul. l)ut it is like'y
that in a week or so the market will
be overloaded with them.

There is still a scarcity in greens,
and no ferns in the market all of last
week. Some of the florists fell back
on rose leaves for backing. Smilax is
also a little scarce and in good demand
at $15.

Notes.

The preliminary premium list of the
St. Louis Florists' Club for the e.ichibi-
tion of 1898 has been issued. Class 12
this year was made for Miss Mary
Lionberger. who gives $100 for pre-
miums for herbarium collections of
wild plants, such collections to be
made and exhibited by pupils of any
school in St. Louis or St. Louis county.

Mr. Alex. Walbart. formerly at
Grand avenue and Chestnut street,
will open a flower store on Grand ave-
nue, near Olive street, before the end
of the month.

Mr. C. C. Sanders reports that tree
planting has been very brisk with him
this season; also in shrubs and ever-
greens. Others in the same line re-
port likewise.

C. Young & Sons Co. are receiving
large orders from outside of the city
for plants, seeds and bulbs, and from
appearances business in this line will
be better than last year.

Mr. H. C. Irish is now acting uirect-
or at the Missouri Botanical Garden,
in the absence of Prof. Wm. Trelease,
who is now in Europe.

The Bowling Club.

Only eight members took part in
the three games rolled by the club
Monday night, the rain keeping the
rest at home. Emil Schray is in form
again, and was high man with 643,
j single score 237; C. A. Kuehn. second
1 with 603, single score 22:'.; Fred Weber
third with 500, single score 197. This
I ended the April series of 12 games.
Chas. Kuehn wins the average medal
with 2,255; John Kunz, second, with
2,082. and Beneke, third, with 2,0o3.
Emil Schray wins the high single
score medal with 266; Beneke, second,
with 23o, and Kuehn. third. 223. The
May series will begin next Monday
night with 25 games of cocked hat,
just for a change. J. J. B.

CLEVELAND.

Spring! Oh. Spring!
You're not such a beautiful thing.
And poets all lie when they sing
Of your manifold charms, naughty
Spring!

Measly Spring!

For 'tis the grower that mighty well

knows
You're the cause of one-half of his woes,
And .vou can't get a price for a rose
That'll pay tor the wear of the hose.

Hang you. Spring!

To the above horrible result does
the situation of last week lead one.
Cuba libre does not so immediately
burn into one's soul as flowers nearly
tree, a condition almost realized at
! the latter end of the week just past.
Dry goods stores, as well as the legiti-
mate dealers in floral products, were
engaged in the pleasant pastime, and
as a result roses, carnations, daffodils
and other flowers were sold at prices

that must seem ridiculous when one
stops to think of them. Roses were
the principal feature in the slaughter,
some very fair stock being disposed of
at 25 cents a dozen. American Beau-
ties were sold in a dry goods estab-
lishment at 10 cents each uniforml.v —
short or long stems— and there was
some very good long-stemmed stock
in the lot, too.

More than one establishment sold
roses at from 25 to -"ii* cents. Others
who did not have these to burn got
up conflagrations of their own with
carnations at 15 and 20 cents per
dozen, and daffodils and tulips at 25
cents, so that all around there was a
real hot time in the old town last
week in spite of the rather chilly nat-
ural atmosphere.

Well, every year has seen a similar
outbreak for some time back, and pos-
sibly we shall continue to have the
same sweetly pleasant situation every
year in the future until florists learn
that while there may be a real pleas-
ure in these little eccentricities, there
is little money in it, more especially
as the public is thereby led to form
very erroneous opinions as to the fig-
ure" at which flowers can fairly be
sold, and is very slow to forget these
good times that are occasionally pro-
vided by the all too generous florist
solely out of the goodness of his
heart and the praiseworthy ambition
to "do" his competitors. NEMO.

PITTSBURG.

Business Fair.

Business for the past week has been
very fair and promises to continue in
this state. The war excitement dees
not seem to have any perceptible influ-
ence on social doings. Receptions,
weddings, banquets and otYier social
functions continue with their usual
regularity. There seems to be a sur-
plus of roses and the prices are ac-
cordingly exceedingly low. The weath-
er is unfavorable for the sale of a
large amount of bedding plants. The
growers anticipate an unusually large
demand for Decoration day, due to the
newly awakened patriotism.

Notes.

Messrs. Elliott & Ulam, of Pitts-
burg, Pa., will furnish the decorations
for the Americus CUib banquet April
28.

At the last meeting of the Pittsburg
and Allegheny Florists' and Garden-
ers' Club two new members were elect-
ed: Messrs. M. Nauman and Frank
Hayman. Plans will be formulated at
the next meeting for a general fall
flower show. Many members will look
forward to a grand banquet this club
intends giving In the near future.

F. Britenbaugh & Bro. report a large
sale of their Little Beauty and Lord
Byron fuchsias.

F. J. Curtis, of Ben Avon, Pa., is
sending out a neat announcement of
bedding plants.

870

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL, 2S, 1898.

Arbor day, last Friday, April 22,
was observed liere only in .-in informal
way. T. P. L.

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BUFFALO.

Business Somewhat Slow.

There has been a low pressure of
the atmosphere for the past week, and
business can be described as precisely
the same; no elaborate weddings or
parties that demanded anything extra,
simply a steady, quiet demand. Yet
there does not seem any over-supply.
Violets are still coming in in quite
good quality and sell freely at the
popular price of $1.00 per huiidred.
Carnations of good grade all go, and
there are not enough. It seems to
me the man who has taken care of
his carnations, and will for the next
three months pick many thousands of
fine blooms, has a rich reward to
come. Relatively low in price they
may be, yet the great demand and
prolific crops make them highly prof-
itable. The expense of growing them
is over, and nothing but watering, fu-
migating and the delightful occupa-
tion of plucking them remains; so to
neglect them now or pull them out to
make room for a crop of bedding
plants is very short-sighted; your
profit is just to come. In another
week we will have outside daffies and
early tulips to relieve the scarcity of
cheap flowers, so welcome for our
cemetery trade, which some of us have
not yet been able to dispense with. We
are not all yet Fifth Avenue florists.

We expect to have an unusual call
for sweet and lasting flowers this
week. When our ten regiments of the
national guard take the train for the
seat of war, poor lads and lassies ere
they part will want some little ex-
change of tokens. A spray of Myoso-
tis palustris will fill the bill. Poor
chappies, when wading through the
swamps of the Pearl of the Antilles
they will doubtless be glad to exchange
their withered blossom for a ham-
burger sandwich, but we hope patriot-
ism and sentiment (even if rations are

short) will buoy them up under all
trials.

Business Changes.

There is more than the ordinary
amount of moving among the craft.
The smudge of fire and smoke quick-
ly moved S. A. Anderson, and he is al-
ready installed in his new store, 440
Main street. It is a most commodious
and commanding position and what
may be called the very center of the
city. With his tact, theological asso-
ciations, native shrewdness and unlim-
ited resources from Uncle, nothing but
success can look this young man in the
face.

W. A. Adams hops across the street
to occupy the store so long the down
town depot of Wm. Scott, where he
is bound to bring all his own friends
and we hope many new ones.

"P. Scott and father" will go up
town a few blocks (.546 Main street)
to a larger place, where increased rent
and much increased facilities are ex-
pected to result in sufficient increase
in revenue to warrant progi'ess.

Allow me, Mr. Editor to say that
our town is getting sufficiently full of
retail florists, almost too full, but no
matter where you go or in what block
you are every one has their friends and
no one man can do all the business.
The leading man will be he who keeps
the best .Trticle. is most polite and at-
tentive to his customers, prompt in de-
livery and fully gains the confidence
of the public. But in spite of all these
desirable essentials there will be lots
of business unknown to this leading
man, merely from personal reasons,
and right it should be so. If it were not
so there would be such Napoleons in
the trade that all others would be pri-
vates and paupers.

Visitors.

After a recess of two weeks we had
a tidal wave of drummers. Fortunate-
ly they all came on one day, so from
breezy morn till dewy eve, and even
to the still and solitary hour of mid-
night, did they invade our quiet pre-
cincts. In early morning came a
Dutchman of most gentlemanly mien,
whose card I lost; then Mr. Fother-
ingham, who speaks bis piece for Mr.
Pierson, of Tarrytown; then Mr.
Blaauw, whom we have to see because
he sells good azaleas. Mr. B. is a
small man with a smile much larger
in proportion than his body, but he
means it all right and uses his affa-
bility for a laudable purpose — a sort
of a torpedo catcher. As he always
fills his orders faithfully, we forgive
him.

A complete surprise in the way of a
commercial traveler (drummer is not
a good enough title) was Mr. P. N.
Koster. Marvelous was the manner
of this artist. "Mr. S., I did not call
on you to receive orders. I merely
called to get a few fine carnations for
my wife, who is in Rochester." You
can guess we sunk to the floor, not

with fright, but with an overpower-
ing sense of something mysterious.

Then who should come along, aw.iy
after dark, but Mr. Ponderosa BurL
Eddy. There is nothing exactly like
him, certainly not in our trade. We
all know him as a comedian. We did
not know him as a scrapper, but now
know he was. If J. C. Vaughan could
divide Burt Eddy into five parts, eacli
containing Burt Eddy mentally, what
a blessing it would be for J. C. But
then, Burt, without his ponderous
ponderosity, would not be B. E., and
so the problem ends. The enormous
but agile conglomeration, the mobile
expansive features that mould them-
selves readily into any form of grieiT
or joy, expectation or despondency,
are gifts not bestowed on every man.
and God forbid they should be, for
then there would be no fun In it. In
his subdued conversation he dis-
charges at his victim a continuous
flow of apt remarks, illustrated and
enlightened by genuine Americanisms,
the brightest and best wit of the
world up to date. W. S.

BOSTON.

Trade Conditions.

The majority of the growers in this
vicinity are now heels over head in
work, preparing for a heavy spring
season, and only show up in the mar-
ket about once a week, and as the most
of them are obliged to throw out their
flowering stock to make room for
spring plants, it to a certain extent
influences the cut flower mp.rket.

During the early part of the week
the demand and the supply were about
equal on such staples as carnations
and roses, but when Saturday came so
came the growers also. Result was
that prices on everything dropped. Car-
nations of a strictly first quality
brought from ?3 to $5 per hundred, the
latter price being paid for Flora H.ll,
which are in limited quantity in this.
market.

The spring crops of Mrs. Fisher and
Scott are now coming on and will have
a tendency to bring down prices to a
warm weather basis and v.'ill give the
fakirs a chance; they have been out
of the carnation market since before
Easter. Roses, the common varieties,
have taken a decided drop. Beauties
are not plentiful, but enough to sup-
ply the demand, being helped out by
some very fine Brunners.

Violets have been superseded by the
Mayflowers, which are plentiful and
of fine quality. There are lots of
sweet peas and pansies in the market,
selling fairly well. Lilies and bulb
stuff is very slow and requires lots of
forcing to sell it at all.

News Items.

It is rumored that F. W. Fletcher,
who has just resigned his position as
managing editor of the N. E. Florist,
is about to go to the front as war cor-
respondent for a local daily.

APRIL L'S. IS'JS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

871

Spring auctions have now got start-
ed in good sliape. N. F. McCarthy is
selling three times a week, mostly
hardy stock from Holland, and has
been averaging from $~ to $S for bud-
ded roses, other stock in proportion.

The war scare is causing some anxi-
ety among growers of spring plants,
especially among those that have their
establishments at or near the lieaches.
The exodus of city people will proba-
bly be to the mountains this year.

Seedsmen report business as good,
fully equal to a year ago.

Weather cold and backward. P.

TORONTO.

Signs of Spring.

Spring is allowing itself both to hi'
felt and seen now. The weather hav-
ing been quite mild and balmy, with
good rain lately, trees and shrubs and
herbaceous plants are pushing ahead
at a great rate. The parks are look-
ing very pretty now, with the bulbs
all in bloom and the grass so vividly
green. Probably spring seems a more
delightful season in Canada than in
many other places on account of tae
contrast to the long period of severe
winter weather.

Cut flowers are very plentiful and
of good quality now, but prices have
slid away down. People are begin-
ning to talk about plants for their
gardens a good deal and there is quite
a trade being done down at the mar-
ket on market days.

Notes.

Mr. Fred Bromham, late of the ex-
hibition park greenhouses, has decided
to try his luck on the Pacific coast and
will start this week. He should suc-
ceed well there, being a first-class
grower of stove and green house
plants.

At the May meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society the details of the
public school children's Chrysanthe-
mum show will be gone into and a
paper on "Bedding Plants" will be read
by Mr. A. H. Ewing.

The prize list for the ninth aunual
chrysanthemum show, held by the
Gardeners' and Florists' Association,
has been published. Any one requir-
ing a copy should apply to E. H. Car-
ter, Riverdale Park, Toronto. B.

WASHINGTON.

The florists are now directing all
their energy to getting their carna-
tions and other plants in the field. The
season is backward; we usually have
them planted by the first of April in
this section.

The retail trade has been extremely
quiet, the only work done being in the
funeral line. The store men say that
they are doing as much business this
year as was done the year before,
same date. The weather has not been
favorable for a good plant trade, either
too cool or too wet.

During the visit of Wm. J. Bryan to
this city a couple of weeks ago. he was
presented by the president of the Lake-
land Democratic Club with a floral de-
sign of a cross which measured four
feet wide and seven and a half feet
high. The center work was of Perle
roses bordered with two rows of daf-
fodils. The base represented draptd
American flag. The union was made
of Lady Campbell violets, the stars of
white azaleas, the stripes of red and
white carnations. A crown of thorns
made of Gleditschia triacanthos across
the arm and a nine-pointed star, rep-
resenting Bryan's propositions.

Mr. Bryan wrote a personal letter
to Mr. Freeman, the designer, saying
that he had received many floral
pieces, but this was not only the pretti-
est but the best made piece he had
ever received. W. H. K.

MILDEW IN SUMMER.

The application of sulphur to large
numbers of rose plants in summer, to
prevent mildew when artificial heat is
discontinued and it is no longer possi-
ble to secure results by applying sul-
phur to the heating pipes, is quite a

serious task, and with the average
bellows much of the sulphur is wasted
by not reaching the desired places on
the foliage.

These difficulties have been over-
come by a florist of an inventive turn
of mind, who has produced a blower
that will do the work in much less
time and more effectively. Wit'n this
blower the force is so strong and
steady that the sulphur is distributed
with remarkable evenness and speed.
It promises to be an important labor
saving device for the rose grower in
summer. The inventor is Mr. H. Mac-
Michael, 956 N. Leavitt street, Chi-
cago, who is now putting it on the
market.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Desirable Easter Trade.

For Easter, weather was all that
could be desired. Two of the leading
florists report 15 per cent increase. In
cut flowers the demand was good and
prices up to former years. No trouble
to sell first-class roses, especially Gon-
tiers and Bridesmaids. Bulb stock
was plentiful and good.

In plants Harrisii was the principal
article. Plants at $1 to |3 were the

ones that went, fancy prices getting to
be a thing of the past. Hydrangeas
and hyacinths were in brisk demand,
especially the latter, 25 and 35 cents
each being the price. Pans with two
and three dozen in each sold fairly
well. Pans and pots of valleys sold
well and at good prices.

There was less dem:ind for palms
and ferns. Blooming plants are what
take at Easter. On account of weath-
er, delivery of lilies was excellent, and
as a result less complaining than any
year since the writer has been here.
One thing to be remembered is, that
good stock in plants and cut flowers
will always sell. Also that the popular
price is $1 to $3; and with war in
Cuba, would advise for next year 50
cents to $1 as the price to be most
available, unless the Klondike next
fall sends her tons of precious yellow
metal to our shores, for this war talk
is certainly affecting business.

■We have had a visit from Mr. Nick-
elson, of the Texas Seed & Floral Co.,
a bright and intelligent Scotchman.

Report has it that A. Newell will
lipcome a major in the army. S.

MILWAUKEE.

Easter trade was fully -'•'> per cent,
larger than last year. All stock sold
well, with the exception of bulbous
stuff. Tulips and hyacinths were sold
at any price obtainable at the last day,
as much of that class of stock was held
back and then dumped on the market
too late to dispose of the larger quan-
tity coming in,

Harrisii lily plants found ready sale,
good plants bringing at wholesale 15
cents per bud. There was also a fine
lot of spiraeas, azaleas, cinerarias and
mignonette plants on the market,
which found ready sale.

In cut flowers, carnations led with a
large and early demand, ranging in
price from $2 to $4 per 100. Roses
also sold well, prices ranging from $4
to ?S per 100. Smilax was scarce, sell-
ing as high as 20 cents per string, and
not extra large at that figure. Weather
was fine for delivering plants.

GEO. WASHINGTON.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

The past week failed to show the im-
provement we looked for, perhaps clue in
part to the war excitement. Prices have
ruled low, the demand having been so
lisrht tha.t only a small part of the best
stock has brought fair prices, the bulk
going very cheaply.

Lilac is coming irregularly and selling
fairly well. Valley becoming scarce, and
price considerably advanced. Within a
few days, however, the out-door product
should begin to appear, when price will
take a drop. Paeonies are looked for
within a week, and we will soon be in the
midst of the usual spring supply of out-
door stock.

The main stocks, roses and carnations,
have fared about alike during .the last
few days, there being an occasional day
when the market cleaned up pretty well,
followed by a day absolutely lifeless from
a business standpoint.

872

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL, 2S, 1S3S.

BALTIMORE.

Business Conditions.

Business lias fallen off considerably
the past week, and is unusually quiet
for the season of the year. Very little
entertaining was done in the social
world, and in what few events did take
place the floral decorations were of a
minor character.

Transient cut flower trade was espe-
cially poor. Summer weather has had
the effect of crowding the streets with
shoppers, yet the flower stores remain
comparatively deserted and were little
benefited.

Several prominent tourists, in ex-
pressing their views to the writer, at-
tributed this sudden check to the "war
scare." Circumstantial evidence is
certainly pointing strongly towards
that theory, for it is always the florist
who is first affected by a depression.

Stuff is plentiful and of good qual-
ity. Violets may be considered over,
though a few are still handled. Car-
nations are fine, and, as usual, greatly
in demand. Harrisii and longiflorums
are also about over, though a few rel-
ics of other Easter stuff are still to be
seen. Out-of-door blooming stuff is
plentiful. Valley is just coming in.

Notes.

Mr. Jno. Cook reports "an excep-
tionally good Easter trade; plants
were more in demand than cut flow-
ers: sold out entirely on azaleas and
could have disposed of many more."

A fine carnation display was seen
this week in the windows of Messrs.
Halliday Bros. Many different varie-
ties were used in the decoration, and
each and every bloom was of the fin-
est, thus doing great credit to the
firm's established reputation as grow-
ers. C. F. F.

OBITUARY.

Reinhardt Wa.\tte.

We regret to have to report the death
of Mr. R. Maitre at his home in New
Orleans, La., April 14, aged 68 years.
Death was due to general debility, fol-
lowing an illness of several months.

Mr. Maitre was the oldest florist in
New Orleans, having been a leader in
the trade there for forty-three years.
In lS!ii; he partially retired, turning
over his city store to Mr. U. J. Virgin,
his nephew. Mr. Maitre was well
known to the trade through his fre-
quent attendance at the meetings of
the Society of American Florists, in
which organization he always took a
lively interest. He had many friends
in the trade, who will be grieved to
hear of his death.

NOW in course of preparation. The
Florists' Manual, by WiiL'am Scott. It
will cover the whole field of commer-
cial floriculture, the articles arranged
alphabetically, so that reference may
be quick and easy. It will be a whole

library in itself. Price only lo.tX). Send
in your order now to the Florists' Pub-
lishing Co.. 530-535 Caxton building,
Chicago.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

IXJ'ANTED — A good rose grower. Also a good man
' V for orchids, ferns and palms, for commercial place.
Address Minnesota, care oi Florists' Re\*ievv.

QITUATI<.).\ WAN'IKI) By a practical English
^J florist and grower of Xu. i roses. Carnations, 'mums,
violets a specialty. Now disengaged. Age ^q. Commer-
cial or private position. Address W., Florist, box 547,
Alliance, Ohio.

I^OR RENT— For greenhouse purposes, 32,700 feet
on Michigan Avenue. Long lease and low rental.
Room g22. 1S4 La Salle Street, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED- By thoroughly practical
all round gardener. Capable of taking entire charge
of a gentleman's private place. Exceptional references
as to character and ability. Address Gardener, care of
Florists' ReWew, 105 Hudson Street, New York City.

QITUATION WANTED— By a competent florist
O and gardener. 14 years' experience in growing cut
flowers, tropical plants, cyclamen, etc. Also a first class
designer and decorator. Capable of taking charge of
place of any extent. Age 30, single. R. S., care Florists'
Re\'iew.

Q ITUATIOX \V.\XTED- An experienced florist{of
lo 20 years) and wife wish a situation to run a flower
store or work in greenhouses as makers up of florists'
designs. Best of references. Man a total abstainer.
G. Y. C, care Florists' ReWew,

SITUATION WAXTED-By young man, in retail
Ilower store, ten years' expenence. Capable to take
full charge. Address W. \V., care of Florists' Re\-iew,
56 Pierce Building, New York City.

"Yl^ANTED — Young florist for greenhouse work ;
»' steady place for the right man. Garfield Park
Floral Co., 1688 West Madi-^on Street, Chicago.

FOR SALE— A well established flower store in one
of Chicago's busiest streets at a reasonable price.
Address E. Kitzinger, S67 Milwaukee Ave.. Ciiicago.

"\\^ANTED— Good young florist for store and green-
* * house. Address H.N. Bruns, 6go W. Van Buren
Street, Chicago.

WANTED TO RENT— Greenhousesin good work-
ing order, by experienced grower, or will run
place on shares. Writing, give particulars. C. B. A.,
Florists' Review.

FOR SALE— At a bargain, 4.000 feet of glass, well
stocked, with seven-room dwelling, bam and stable,
everything in good repair, in a fast growing city of 40,000.
A fine chance for a young man with push. For particu-
lars address E., care of Florists' Review.

SITUATION WAXTED-By Ai grower of roses
^^ and other cut flowers and plants, as working fore-
man; has held similar positions in Chicago; best of ref-
erences. Address E. C. care Florists' Re\'iew.

DITUATION WAXTED-By a first-class florist;
O single, German. 36 years of age, with 20 years' expe-
rience in growing roses, carnations and general stock:
can furnish best of references. H. C, care of Florists
Re\'iew.

SITUATION WAXTED-By florist and gardener;
good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general
stock. Only those in need of a good man and are willing
to pay fair wages need apply. Address K. K., Florists'
Review.

FOR SALE— Six greenhouses, about 14.000 feet of
glass; well stocked; wholesale and retail town of
4,000; no competition; less than 100 miles from Chicago;
two railroads; good seed trade. For particulars address
A, care Florists' Review.

"\\!^ AX'TED— Two good greenhouse assistants; please
* ' give experience, references, etc.; wages, ?q.oo per
week. Address J. A. Peterson, 105 E. 4th St., Cincin-
nati, Ohio.

WANTED — A first -class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By expert grower ot
O plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de-
partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a
chance to make his ser\'ices worth more than in his
present place. Can surely advance his employer's in-
terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D.,
care Florists' Review, Chicago.

WANTED— A working foreman, must bean A i rose
grower, American preferred, but must be a'ule to
furnish the best of references. No fakes need apply.
The plant is backed by wealth, therefore, will have none
but the best. A good salary will be paid to the man who
can prove his ability. In writing, send copies of recom-
mendations and address. Address L. T., Tlie Florists'
Review.

"YY^ANTED — An industrious, energetic married man
' ' with no children. Man to work in rose and violet
houses, wife as packer of cut flowers, etc. Wages, com-
bined. S45.00 I forty-five dollars' per calendar month
and two rooms free. None but those who have liad ex-
perience need apply. Anchorage Rose Co., Anchorage,
Ky. Chas. Rayner, Manager.

FOR RENToR LEASE

Chevy Chase Greenhouses,

CHEVY CHASE, MD.

(Suburb of Washington, D. C.)

For full particulars, write vr ><.v tlic representa-
tive of The Chevy Chase Land Company,

at Chevv Chase, Md.

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Send in your subscription now.

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Al'KlL i>. is;is.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

873

NEW YORK MARKET.

Week Ending April 23, J 898.

Am. Bt-autv. lancv. extra, long stem.

t-ach 10c to 20c

Am. Beauty, e.xtra. each 4c to 8c

.\m. Beautv, culls and ordinary, per lOrt

' 5Uto 2.00

Brides, 1st. per 100 I.iO to ;).00

Brides, 2d. per 100 .Xl to 1.00

Bridesmaids, 1st, per 100 l.Vlto 3.00

Bridesmaids, 2d, per 100 ."lO to 1.00

Brunncrs, 1st, per 100 10.00 to 20.00

Brunners. 2nd. per 100 .1.00 to S.OO

.Meteors. 1st. per 100 l.W to 3.00

Meteors. 2d. per 100 .iO to 1.(0

Jacks. 1st, per 100 BOO to S.OO

I'eslouts. 1st. per 100 2.f>0 to 4.00

Testouts. 2d, per 100 ,'iO to l.OO

Morgans. 1st. per 100 .I.'iO to 3.00

.Morgans, 2d. per 100 .")0 to 1.00

Cusnis. 1st. per 100 l..Wto 3.00

Cusins. 2d. per 1(X) 50 to 1.00

Ferles. per 100 .'lO to 2.00

Carnations, per 100 1 Oil to 2.00

Carnations, lancv varieties, per 100. .2 (iO to 4.fK)

Vallev. per 100..' l.(Xlto 2.00

Roman Hvacintlis. per 100 1.00 to 2.00

Harrisn. per 100 2.(KI to 4.00

\iolets. per 100 10 to .2.i

Taper white .Narcissus, per 100 1.00

Cvpripediums. per KXl. . . .• 10.00 to 12. .W

Tulips, per l(*l l.(X) to l.iO

Von Sions, per 100. 1.00

Smilax.per 100 12.0010 20.00

.\spar.agus, per UH) 50.00

Purple Lilac 5Cc to 7.5c per bunch

Mignonette. lancy .'lO to 3.00

ordinary .5c and 10c per bunch

Sweet Peas, per 12 bunches ..1.00 to 1..50

.Adiatttum .50 to .75

For special prices on lancy and extra grade
stock, see our New Vork letter.

OCONOMOWOC. WIS, — Wm, Des-
mond has rented the Spring Bank
greenhouses and several acres of land
and is ready for business.

DO YOl WANT
TO SAVE 10%

Let us figure now on your list
of Bulbs for Summer and Fall
delivery.

Harrisii, Longiflorums,
Roman Hyacinths, etc.

We otter special Latania Borbonica Seed,

Per lb.. 50c.; 5 lljs., $2.25, delivered.
.\reca Lutescen-. KKI. 7.'>r : lIHKl. |ii(lO. delivered.

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established 1S7.S. 220 Broadway, New York.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BUI.BS

AND FI.ANTS

501-503 W. 13th Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 18th St.

NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL

purchased troni ^hentt. Receiver, and v\ssii,iiee sales at
less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings. Hose,
Florists* Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers
and Kngines, Rope, Light Wrought Iron Pipe, Glass
Sash, .tnd thousands of nther articles, for sale by

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand
Material in the World.

W. 35TH &. IRON STS., CHICAGO.

Write for our free illustrated catalogues.

^..i.«filii:l!!llllllllllll:aillll|i|||9ll1llllllllll!!lll''lll!ll!illigil!'1!li:ill:i|||||ira

I Greenhouse Woodwork f

^ ( )|ieii-air-(lriL'd Cyiirt-ss Lumber is iimn- iluraMe, aiulljc-ttcr suited to Green- s

3 luiuse cunditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those =

J tliat are engaged in tlie business in a small way — even though their entire H

p business is confined to greenhouse material — for it take„ a long time for the p

M lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only M

g those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is g

M to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry ium- =

= ber from the (iroducers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for B

B them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to .sea.son it in the open M

p air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with ojien-air-dried Cypress p

p clear of knots, sap and all other defects. g

Write for Circulars
OR Estimates.

fliiiiiiii! iiiiiii' iiiiin<niiiiP'iinniniiii!i'iiiiii

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

i»'iiiiiiriiii!ii!iiiiiiriiiiii!:iiii{!'iiiiniiii!!iiiii iiiii iiiii iiiii iiiii iiiii iiiii iiif ilili:

!llP

Seed Stores ^"^
Flower Stores

Can profitably handle our
Packages of Plant Food.
Attractive, take little J* J<
shelf room. Valuable J*
booklet free. Good profits.

The WALKER FERTILIZER CO.

Cli'to.n Springs, N. Y.

N. DAMES,
VANDERHORsf & DAMES,

BULB GROWERS,
LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, - HOLUND,

is on his round-trip m .\iiierica. To isave time

please address all letters up to .Nlav l.")th.

Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE. 13 William

Street. New York.

Give us list of \our wants and we will send you

our best quritatinii'^, (_)ur specialties are'

Double Von Sion, Hyacinths and Tulips.

LONG'S

Floral Blotters

THE FINEST NOVELTY FUK
VnVF.RTISlNG .\NV Rl'SINE.NS

Effective, and true to nature.

Samples for 20 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher.
BUFFALO.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS, «r?J„^,T^rc'eV

per KXl. turn piT I.IXHI; 500 at 1,000 rate. Ml extra
clean from disease. Cash witli order.

LEO WELLENREITER. DANVERS. ILL.

COLEUS ■; -"' I^"Hl|. .\11 Gr.-ides
( and .All Prices.

C. Verschatteltil and Golden Queen rooted cut-
tings, $6 per 1000; 2}<-in. pots of the same, tine
shape. $1.1 per 1000. Coleus— variety rooted cut-
tings. $4.50 per 1000; 2^^-in. pots ol the same, J12
per 1000; by the 100 add 15 per cent.

.\geratutii. dwarf blue, rooted cuttings. $5 per
1000, Fuchsias— standard sorts notliing but the
test varieties, rooted cuttings, $12 per 1000; SI, 50
per 100, .Anthemis Coronaria, Golden Marguerite
$12 per 1000; $1.,50 per 100. Salvia Splencfens, $i
per 100, Vincas Variegated, $1.,50 per 100; $12 per
1000; 2"/<-in, pots of the same, $2.,i0per 100; $20 per
1000; 3-in. pots. $i per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties,
'1 per 100; $9 per 1000. .\lternanthera. Parony-
chioides Maior and .\urea Nana. tiOc. per 100.
Helianthus Multiflora, Double Golden. 2K-in
pots, $3 per 100.

GEBAWIXJMS.— Standard sorts, our selection,
$1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000: 2!^-in, pots, $18 per 1000:
$2 per 100. Mountain of Snow, 2'A-in. pots. $2.50
per 100. Madam Salleroi. from flats. $1.25 per 100;
$10 per 1000; same from 2i4-in, pots, $2 per 100:
$18 per 1000. .Above are rooted cuttings, except
where noted. Cash with the order.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

...CHRYSANTHEMUMS...

GREEN AND GOI.D. Fnlmgc beautifully va-
negaled with m-IImw. clear and decided. Flowers
very double, creamy white. A splendid e.\hibi-
tion plant. Worth grow ing for its beautiful loli-
age alone. 50c each; $4.00 per do?,

SUSAN B. ANTHONY. Handsomelightgreen
f"li:iKe. luimense perfect flowers, like drifted
siiou. .\ Brand bloomer; long-stemmed flowers.
Splendid (or cutting. 25c each; $15.00 per 100

WHITE WINGS. Exquisite, largesemi-double
Hewers, .-shining white petals, very long. Beau-
lifulU incurved and curled. Grand for cut
riouers. 2,5c each; $15.00 per 100.

MADONNA. .A pure white .Anemone flowered '
varietv. Flowers of the most perfect form
Beautiful center of small florets, prettily fringed
Fine upright habit. Flowers on long stems 25c
each: $2.00 per do/.

These varieties are earlv and medium bloomers

Send for Trade List of

Seeds, Plants. Bulbs, and Cacti,

MRS, THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,

Mention Florist^' Review. Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal

Marie Louise Runners

25,000 at 34 per 1000; 60c. per 100.

U/ANTPD •''*' Maids, 600 Brides. 200 Perles, 200
llHIIILU Beauties, 200 Mel.-., r. 2(» Belle Sic-
hrecht 2'2-inch pots.

HILLSDALE aORAL PARK,

HILLSDALE, MICH.

Mention Florists" Re^-iew.

Always mention the Florists' Review ■^hen
writing advertisers.

874

The Weekly Florists' Review.

APRIL, 28, 1S98.

OTTAWA, ONT.

Graham Bros, report a liang up
Easter, and a good seed business.
Spring plant trade is looking up, and
as the Dominion intends offering spe-
cial attractions this season to the
tourist, plant decorations will be in
greater demand.

Chas. Scrim had an eye to this when
he fitted up his new store, which is a
dazzler, the loftiest and most conven-
ient in the east. Here the veteran
decorator, E. I. Mepstead, gets in his
worK by giving illustrations of artistic
decorating, which can only be done In
a large store with abundant stoclc.
such as is raised at the greenhouses,
which I never saw in better shape
than at this present time, showing that
whilst Edward was many years a store
artist, he has not lost sight of the
early training received at the potting
bench, W. M.

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

We have received from the American
Jadoo Company, Philadelphia, a print-
ed list of special premiums offered by
them for plants winning first prizes at
the fall exhibition of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society next November.
They offer seventy-one special pre-
miums, amounting to the neat sum of
$;U4.(«>. These are in addition to the
regular prizes offered in the official
list of the society. The conditions un-
der which these special premiums are
offered are that the plants, flowers or
vegetables must be scheduled first or
highest prize-winners in their respec-
tive class, and that they must have
been grown in Jadoo Fibre or watered
with Jadoo Liquid. A copy of the list
can be had on application to the Amer-
ican Jadoo Company, SIT Fairraount
avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.

LORD & BURNHAM CO., of Irving-
ton-on-Hudson, N. Y., will move their
New York office on May 1 to the St,
James building, Broadway and Twen-
ty-sixth street. Their new city quar-
ters give them increased office room,
besides show rooms, where they will
shortly exhibit samples of their green-
house construction, greenhouse heat-
ers, ventilating machinery, and other
manufactures.

WATERTOWN, N, Y.— Green & Un-
derbill are very sanguine as to the
future. Up to the present it has been
the best spring for many seasons. The
large quantity of stock moved by these
enterprising gentlemen is very grati-
fying.

Golden Bcdder Coleus.

Now Ready. Per Kit.) Per 1.000

Golden Bedder, tine cuttings ... $l.no $s.00

Verscliatieltii 75 li.OO

Fancies 75 ti.OO

Cuttings, large and well rooted, free from mealv
bug. Express prepaid un Idts of MHt.

ROSGOE SAUNDERS, Aurora, III.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties.
Tull Line of Wire Work.

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 WABASH AVENUE.
CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONI

EXPRESS 466.

Full Line of
Wire Designs and
Florists' Supplies.

Write for
Illustrated Catalogue

Successor to

WINTER &
GLOVER

HIGH GRADE...

21 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO

GUT rUOWERS

PROPERLY PACKED

...AN D

PROMPTLY FORWARDED

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Light and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings, 75c per 100: $6 per 1,000: $50 per 10,000

We are the targest Growers of Verbenas in tlie Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed,

SEND FOR CIRCULAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

TO CABBAGE GROWERS. THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR WHITE CABBAGE.

Latu, large round, solid heads, weighing Iroin 12 up to 2.i lbs. EXCELLENT KEEPER. DOES NOT ROT.
Price, postage paid, per ounce 25c; ^4 lb. 75c; pound 52.1)0, Cash with order.

THE BOSTON MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIED THEREWITH.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 193 Greenwich St, New York.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow |

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive Catalog^ue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILliE, - BUCKS CO., PA,

APRIL OFFER.

Per too
Alternantheras A. Nana $1,76 P. Major,,.. $2.00

Hegonlas 5 Var — Vernon 2.50

Coleus Asst. and Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2,00
Geraniums, 16 Var,, 2hi pots, $2.60; 3 In. 3.76
Geraniums, 4 in. pt. and Marguerites (P.

Daisy) 6,00

Pansy plants from cold frames and Smllax 1,00

Cash please.

JOS. H. CUNNNGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the Florists' Review when writing to Advertisers.

APRIL 28,

The Weekly Florists' Review.

S75

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

rGut riowers

WHOLESALE
GROWERS O

600.000 Feet of Glass. We can fill a!l orders on short iiotice with all leading varieties of Roses
and Cariiatiun-^ We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial and con-
vince vuiirself.

Rooted Rose Cuttings

Plants and cuttings SL-nt bv express
plant rates (30 per cent less than iin
chandise rates).

Per 100 Per lUUO

AMERICAN BEAUTY. r^. 50 $20. 00

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

HRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

BELLE SIEBRECHT , 1.50 12. .50

...ROSE PLANTS...

Out of 2 'j=inch Pots. Per loo Per looo

American Beauties $5.00 $i5.00

Meteor : 3.00 25.00

Bride 2.50 22.50

Bridesmaid 2. .50 22. .50

La France 2.50 22.50

Kaiserin 2.50 22.50

Belle Siehreciit 2.50 22.50

...ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS...

Per loo Per looo

JUBILEE $2.00 $15.00

Win. Scott I «l 7.50

Nancv Hanks 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave 1.1"! 7. .50

Portia 100 7.50

Lizzie McGowan 1.00 7. .50

(inkltincli 1.00 7. .50

.Mrs. Tlionipson 1.00 7.50

Davbreak 1.50 12.50

Emma Wocher 1.50 12. .50

Lizzie Gilbert • 1..50 12.50

Harrison's White 1.50 12.50

Bridesmaid 1.50 12. .50

Nivea 3.00

Flora Hill 3.00

Mayor Pingree 3 ()0

25.00
25. (X)

Smilax Plants. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000.

CARNATION CUTTINGS FROM BLACK SOIL.

Wni. Scott, Daybreak. Emma Wocher, liridt-smaid. Li/
Gil her t, KohJnnor. Goldfinch, Li/zii' Mc( iowaii

; $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000.

-''^'hn.fr^p'infr^fe'; J" $5 per 100; $40 per 1000

Bassett&Washburn

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^-"'"^!f/De"ari?n'ClT FLOWERS

Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III.

j^iSS^'' Cut Flowers;

* Consignnu-nts Solicitt-d. Prompt .\ttentioii *
5 to Shipping Orders. *

j 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. >

Correspondence

Solicited

W. E. LYNCH, A. G. Prince &

...Wholesale Florist...

The right kind uf stuck, piicked In thi* riffht way,
di'UviTcd at the right lime, aud at tin' right prices

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Comp

Telephone
Main

3208

JLISI ARRIVED
IN FINE CONDiriON

rlflV Agents for

""'/ HINSDAU ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CLT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SIPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

Odontoglossum Crispum, Miltonia
Roezlii, Cattleya Chocoensis, Cattleya
Labiata, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii

Lager

&Hurrell,l'rpSrY/rs."°Sunimif.N.J.

Growers and

A.L

Telephone
1496

m

ANDALL ROGERS park floral CO. C. A. KUEHN

Wholesale Florist

Wholesale Growers of

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalo^'ue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

TINE BOSES-Shipped Carefully to aU
Parts of the Country.

Asparagus Plumosus | H. Bayersdorfer & Co. ST. LOUIS OUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists
1620 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo.

4 Washington St., Chicag'o.

In (->ur iit-'w and enlarged quarters we are better
prepared than e\er to handle your orders.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs J* j* jt j* ji Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. boK 103.

457 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

Nanus

strings
8 to 1 0 feet
long. 50 cents

W. H. ELLIOTT,

BRIGHTON, - - - MASS.

Shipped

to any par.

of the countryt

...MARIE LOUSE VIOLET...

K.Miled Kunner-.
llealthx Stuck.
JOSEPH maRKLE, .

$S.OO ]H-r nn).
C.isl) \\ itii (.trder.
RHINEBECK, H. Y.

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orUers
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

GMAS. RAYfNER,

ANCHORAGE, KY.,

Spr( ialisi it'T American Beauties, Meteors,
Maids aud Brides. Cut Flowers.
Shipping facilities and stock une.\celled.
Lowest Market Prices. Write for quotations

on Urge orders.

Ij THE UAROEST
— T^ SUPPUY nODSB
II IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application.

p'l.ir the trade nrd^',

60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

w

All
Sorts.

ATER LILIES.

List Ffee''''''' <^^0- ^- MOULDER,
Lily Park. SMITHS GROVE. KY

876

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

APRIL 2S, 1S98.

We have closed contracts with some
nf the best and most reliable ]irodu-
cers for our stock of

rvfl\V/llll\7 DULDO* Roman Hyacinths, Tulips,
Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White Narcissus, Valley,

Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading Forcing Stock.

(;ive us a list of your wants and u( will (juote same. Hon't for:,'et tli.it we are strictly in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS,

SEEDS. BULBS AND GUT rbOWERS. ==

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45, 47 and 49
WABASH AVENUE.

CHICAGO.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC.

Easter was most satisfactory, both
in weather and business. All who had
good stocks cleared out at usual prices,
which were a slight advance over ordi-
nary. St. George's Day (-4th) created a
liig demand for roses, the appropriate
tlower for this event.

S. S. Bain intends making a Euro-
pean tour, during which time he will
secure notes for his weekly contribu-
tion in the gardening column of a lo-
cal paper.

Jos. Bennett has removed to loij Peel
street, where he has a handsome store,
with conservatory in rear, one of the
most convenient places we know of.

Wilshire Bros, are taking a more
convenient store to handle their in-
creasing business with greater facil-
ity.

B. T. Graves has given up his down-
town store for the season and concen-
trated his forces at the houses, where
he turns out a fine stock of bedding
plants at this season.

P. McKenna & Son are among the
largest growers. In carnations. Day-
break and the but little grown Silver
Spray are the two best kinds here.

J, S, ulurray maintains h's reputa-
tion for well-grown stock, which is
handled to the best advantage at his
down-town store by Miss Murray.

Walt Wilshire grows roses e.Kten-
sively, and at Lachine Colin Camp-
bell, and Jos. Bennett, have made
quite a reputation. Mr. Bennett has
been bothered with the eel worm, and
will try grafted stock, in the endeavor
to overcome the pest. His other stock
shows the result of careful attention.

W. M,

A COPY of the advance premium list
for the twelfth annual chrysanthemum
show of the State Florists' Association
of Indiana, to be held at Indianapolis,
November S to 12 next, has been re-
ceived. The prizes seem very liberal.
Copies may be had by addressing the
secretary, Mr. R. A. McKeand. Gar-
field Park, Indianapolis, Ind.

IF YOU want to buy you will find
it to your advantage to buy of the
advertisers in The Review, If you
want to sell, you will find it to your
advantage to advertise in The Review.

CIT ORCHIDS OIR SPECIALTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Cxpert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD ^ MclVIANUS, ro^Birrr

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments o< only the best Stock
solicited.

RUSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE fLOWERS IN STOCK

IWM. F. KASTINQcrJfs's^l,«„j

Florist... )

M. RIG& Sc GO.

EXCLUSIVE
IMPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS

OF

Florists'
Supplies

iAZTVY. C. S7VYITH
(Ubolesale
.fj,?^S florist

PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

SO

25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

LITTLE BEaUTV--Fine Strong Fuchsia
plants, 60c lur do/cii. $5.00 .i uhi
White and Vellow, $2.50 .< Hid.

LANTANAS. Trailing Lantana, the finest
thing .lilt Icir lia^kftn ,in.l ^a^^■^, $3.0O a KHI.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

40 South 16th Street.

LONO distance 'PHONE 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to lillout-of-
to\Yn orders at short notice.

SPECIAL OFFER ONE WEEK ONLY.

Ferns for tlie Table. Strung, chiettv Pterit:.
;t-in( h, KOc a do/i-n. $1,011 a IIKI. ri-inch, illc each,
^■J.Utl a do/fn,

JOHN WELSH VOUNC, Germantown, Pa.

APRIL 2S, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

877

11,1,

f.^^.^-.

..■«-T5>.<*9f.*^.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Taking Effect April 2^, IsSts.
S UBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
We are headquarters for CUT aOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordinary, ordinary Stock per 100. S1.50—

Extra..; " 2.00-3.00

When in need of anything in way of Wire Designs,
Wheat Sheaves, Cutlery, or anything in general use
by the trade, bear in mind that we can supply you.
On Wire Designs, of which w^e are large cpanufac-
turers and carry a large stock, we meet the
prices of any reliable tio use.. .!*..«« We
will not be undersold on these goods. ■< ■.< ..»*.■/* M

Our WHEAT SHEAVES

Sfll tlifinselvcs. Handsome sliapL', full si/e and weight, inadc of
I" st (HKility material, prices right.

WHITE CAPE FLOWERS,

.\ yi'od ciiialit\ :it tilt cents per pound.

CTCAS I.EAVES.

IMniOBTEI.I.ES,

INSECTICIDES.

SATNOB KNIVES,

BIBBON,

SHEARS.

i'aii ttinitsli ;i t,'ood Pnining Shear fur $i.lHi

No foy. I)iit a good strong shear that will do the business.

Send for

Catalogue.

Seasonable Flower Seeds M!l '''^^'''' °'^"''

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

E. H. HUNT,

76-78 Wabash Avenue

CHICAGO.

ROSES.

Beauties, long per doz.,

medium

short

Brides per 100

Maids

Meteor "

Perles

GREENS.

.■\sparagus per string.

Ferns,

.Adiantum per 100,

Common Fancy per 1000,

Smilax per doz.,

Galax per 100, 20c., per 1000,

Leucotiioe Spra\'S per 100,

Smilax, (Wild): Must be ordered in
Stock not very good.

Parlor Brand per case.

Medium sized. .,

Large sized

MISCELLANEOUS.

M arguerltes per 100,

Mignonette per 100,

F"orget-me-not. per 100. . ,.

Callas per doz.,

Harrisii

Romans per 100,

Valley ■'

Violets

Tulips, Daffodils "

Dutch Hyacinths per doz.,

Pansies per 100,

Lilac

3.50—

2.00—

1,00-

3 00-4.00

3.00-4.00

3.00-4.00

3.00—

.00-

.75-1.00
2.0O-2.50
2.0O—
1.50-

.75-
advance.

3.75—
5..i0—
8.0O-

.50—

.50-
1.00—
1.00-1.25
2.00—3.0(1
3.00-4.00

.tKI- 1.00
2.00—

.60—

..50—
1.00—1.50

Prices given are for good stock. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
value.

,\11 other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation. McGowan, Silver
Spray. \Vm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen, Si per loo; S8 per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, Si. 50 per 100;
515 per 1,000.

Verbena, Fuchias, Heliotrope, Ageratum
Dwarf, Salvia Splendens and Odorata, Feverfew,
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, L-oDea
Scandens, 8oc per 100; S8 per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties. Si. 50 per
100; S12.50 per I.ooo.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasminoides, Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. $2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, 80c per 100; $y
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100, Vinca Major. 4K-inch strong plants, 5io
per 100; SSo per i.ooo,

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

Only 3000 Geraniums Left

'j'--jn. pots, named varR'ti(.'s, $:i5 per 1000.

250 Field-grown Vinca Var.. 4-in. pots. $10 per 100.

2Q0i) Begonia \'ernon, 2% and 4-in. pots. $1 per 100.

Booted Cutting's— Coleus. .\geratum» Salvia,

at bottom pricL-^.

GEO. W. GASKILL,
212 N. Tod Avenue, Warren, Ohio.

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Peacock's
Prize Winning

I \ck il 1 1 ^ C '^^ad for i8q8 1 llustrated Descrip-
i-rCl 1 1 1 109 live Wholesale Catalogue before

I'laciiii; orders elsewhere.

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

BASSETT & WASKBUBN'S

ROSE Plants

We have an extra selected stock of tlie following

Rose Plants. Will guarantee them to be

as fine as any grown.

Per 100. Per 1,000
.•\mericanBeautv....254-iiich pot, $3.00 $40.00

Brides '. 2^ " 3.00 25.00

Bridesmaids 2'A " 3.00 25.00

Kaiserin 25<i " 3..50 30.00

President Carnot....2M " 3.50 30.IHI

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Store, 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Lnii^ llisfaiicf I'lioii'- .Main 'SSi.
Greenhouses and Residence. HINSDALE. ILL.

Lung Distance ■Ph.inf Xt. 111.

Carnations Chrysanthemums

PSew and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 1S08 and 18B7; as well as the best
standard sorts.
.Address '^ii^

H. WEBER & SO^S, Oakland, Md.

rOI Fl m.- C- VerschaHeltii and G. Bedder. >ttc
'^^'-'-^^ per 100, $ii.ixi per l.OWi. Superb-
fancy leaved, 30 varieties. ALTERNANTHERA,
P. Major and A. Nana, fine little plants, 75c per 100.
$5.0ij per l.iKiii. Scarlet Sage, transplanted, $1.00
per ln). PANSIES in bloom. Giant, $7.00;
Bugnot. $S.O0 per l.llOlt, mil rates bv mail. Bv
e.vpress anv quantify at l.lflMI rate-

DANIEL. K. HERR,

LANCASTER, PA.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

ss?.- Galax

For iise with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage jtjtj*j*^j*^j*

lio.x of 5000. $5.00
Less quantity at S1.25 per 1000

MARLAfN P? KEbSEY

1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

specialties: ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

CorresponLlence solicited.

...ROSES...

3000 Beauties, 2K 5c

.5(X) Meteors, 2"^ 3c

.■ilW Meteors, 3 3c

KKK) Golden Gate, 3 4c

KKK) Maman Cochet, 3 5c

.'ilKI White Maman Cochet, 3 lOc

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, D. G.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

878

The Weekly Florists' Review.

APRIL, 2S, ISaS.

lOST ANYTHING YOU WANT.

W. U SMITH, AURORA, ll>L,.

'Ag-eratum— Cope's Litlli- I'.t. }:',.{m p.-r IIKI.

•5)11 for $'1.00.
Anipelopsis —Voung plants lor lii'ddiiiK out

ft ll(.l per 1(X).
Alternantheras-|3.00 per Kill. 'JIKI lor $ri.iKI.
Begonias Finest sorts, $t.tiO per IIH),
Carnations- Leading sorts. $:i.uo per 1011. $L*r».(KJ

prr I.OIHI
Chrysanthemums — Finest scirts. mir selection.

f;l (HI per mil 'JIKI (or $"i.(lll.
Coleus-51 v.inelies, $).()ll jier 100. -JIKI for $"1.00.
*Centaurea Oymnocarpa }:1.00 per 100, 310
lor $.').0ll

Dahlias-( if the finest, $1.00 per IIKI.

reverfew— Little (Jem, $;i.iXi per Kio.

■Feverfew— I. olden, $3.00 per 100, 2011 lor $5.00.

Fuchsias in variety, $:l. 00 per 100. rtienonienal
and Mrs. E. (i. Hill, $1.00 per 100.

Geraniums— .\ncl we have everything you can
think of. Our choice, $3,00 per lUO, Rose,
H,ipp\ Tiioiiijiit. Mrs. Parker, etc. See our list.

Heliotrope liiu st ev. r Mtfered, $3.00 per 100.

Hollyhock, Double White-Jl.OO per 100,
Irangea Horti

lilt, fllll) per 101

10 pel
Hydrangea Hortensis — Small, lor planting
■ 'I, (II) per 10(1.

■\n marked with star $20.00 per 1,(HI(1.

Nerium— Oleander— Double pink and white.

$11.00 per 100.
Otaheite Oranges— Very strong, 3-inch, $10,00

per KKl.
Petunias— LUeer's magnificent sorts, $4, 00 perlOO
Pelargfoniums- We still have them— \'ictor and

Ireddie Heinl, $B.0O per 100. Mi.\ed, without

lalH'ls, $3.(10 per 100.
"Santolina Incana— $3.00 per 100, 200 for $.5.00.
Smilax-$3.0(i per loo.

'Verbenas— No one has so fine sorts, $2,50 per 100,
Vincas--.\11 sizes.
Violets Marie Louise, California, $3.00perl00.

WE HAVE MOST ANYTHING YOU ASK FOR JUST NOW.

. SPECIALLY WE HAVE SOME PARTICULARLY FINE 3-inch Forcing, CpD,UU P" 100.

I.OOK OVEK OUR TBADE LIST.

(I \ liiini: in an ad like tlii^. Look over our list and keep u.iti h

ur ads.

CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati Florists' Society.

The regular mouthl.v meeting uf the
Cincinnati Florists' Society was held
the evening of April Ifi. The display
of plants and cut flowers was as usual
a magnificent one.

H. Weber & Son, of Oakland, Md.,
and Wm, Swayne. of Kennett Square,
Pa., were out of town exhibitors.

A. Sunderbruch's Sons made a gor-
geous display of tulips, having forty
varieties of same. In addition to their
cut flowers they had a fine collection
of foliage plants, such as palms, Pan-
danus Veitchii and adiantums. They
received the largest number of points
and are in the lead for first prize.

R. J. Murphy staged a vase of
Jacques which were well grown.

George & Allen did not have so large
a display as usual, but what they did
exhibit was A No. 1, especially their
Beauties.

H. Weber & Sons showed a grand
collection of fancy carnations, notable
among them being Flora Hill. Tncle
John, Delia Fox, Buttercup and Day-
break. They received special men-
tion on their new rose, Mrs. Robert
Garrett, which came in excellent con-
dition.

R. Witterstaetter was on hand with
a vase of crimson seedlings that were
simply superb; also a vase each of
Pres. Sunderbruch and Opal.

Wm. Swayne sent a vase of Empress
which was greatly admired. It is the
largest crimson carnation yet intro-
duced and will undoubtedly become a
popular commercial variety.

No business of importance was
transacted at the meeting. The pro-
posed banquet was discussed and the
secretary, Henry Schwarz, was in-
structed to ascertain how many de-
sired to feast at $1 per cover.

The next and last exhibition for this
season will be held on Saturday,
May 14, B.

FINE
STOCK
....OF

PALMS Evergreens, &c.

Areca Lutescens — 4-inch. 25c; 5-inch, r)Oc;

6-inch. $I,(Hl each.
Latania Borbonica-^i-inch, $1U.OO per 100; 4-

inch. 'Mc .-arli; $Ui per 100.

Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch, 40c; .Vinch, 7nc:

ti'iiuh. li'.Dli t-.tch.
Kentia Forsteriana— 5-incli, tiOc; ij-inch, $1.00

each.

Cocos Weddeliana— :Mnch. $20per 10(J; 4-inch,

$:.0 per 11)11.
Araucarias— ti(k. $I.(H). $2,iH) and up,
Ficus Elastica — Frum "J'lc ti> $1.0l» and up.

Fine 5pecimen Plants of above in
larger sizes at low prices.

New Ageratum Princess Pauline— 2-incii

pct^, ir.L rath.
Spiraea Japonica— 'J.ic eacli.
Lilium Harrisii— '25c and 50c each.
Hydrangeas -50c, 75c and $1.00, each.

Special low prices on all kinds of Bedding Plants.
Terms Cash or sati'^factorv reference

JOniN BADtR,

Long Distance Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA.

i^u.UOO ,\nierican .Arhor \'ilit, 2 to S ft., specimens
and hedging.
5.000 Pyramidal Arbor ^'its, 2 to 4 ft.
20.(X)0 Compacta. Globe and other dwf. Arbor
\'itss, all sizes.
3.000 Nordman's Silver Fir, 1 to 2^4 ft.
2.O0O Kuropean Silver Fir, 2 to 4 ft.
5.tKH) Hemlock Spruce. 1 to 4 ft.
10.000 Norway Spruce. 3 to 8 ft.
10.000 Ketinosporas Plumosa, Plumosa Aurea.

Squarrosa, and other sorts, 1 to 5 ft.
5.000 Irish Junipers. 1 to 2H ft.
10.0(X) Pines, .\iistrian, Scotch. Excelsa, White and

Dwarf Varieties, all sizes.
2.000 Euonymus Radicans Vanegata.
1,(HKI Eiionvmus laponica. 18 to 36 inches.
1, (MX) English Holly, 1 to 4 ft.
■i.OQO Mahonias, Aquifolia and laponica.
3.000 English Iv\. strong plants.

Prices Low.

Correspondence Solicited.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.

MORRISVILLE, PA.

IV« vl« llllvl^ V\ VVf* <1LH for FI.ORISTS' use.

Richmond, Ind.

Wholesale
...Growers of Plants...

All the Best Novelties in

Chrysanthemums.

Carnations, Roses.
Geraniums,

Begonias, Etc

SEND FOR LIST

Special Offer of CARNATIONS.

1,750 McGOWAN, /

1,400 WII.DEB Otit of Thumb Pots.

400 FOBTIA, \

Per nil), $5,liO f. o. b,, W.ishington,

^"Treenhou.es, CHEVY CHASE, Maryland.

.\MMU\I.\ ,■■ iicT cfnt,

NITROGEN 4,15 ■'

BONE PHOSPH.-iTE.So

Pure Dried Blood,

.\M.\10N1.\

NITROGEN

Write for Prices,

li) per Lcilt.
13.22 •■

< We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD

* THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO.,

CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V.

FLORISTS' STOCK

OF BEDDING
PLANTS.

Alternantheras, Cole us, GL-ranuinis. Pansies,
Daisies, Verbenas. Fuchsias, Salvias, etc.
Write for prices. Flf»rjsts are invited to look over
our stock when in M il\v;iiik'-f

ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS,
1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAtKEE, Wis.

APRIL 2S. 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

879

Water
Lilies •>"''
Aquatics

We make a specialty
of these favorites and
our collection in both
hardy and tender sorts
is unsurpassed. Our
Hst incKides novelties

HENRY A. DRLLR,

Nymphaeas
Nelumbiums
and Victorias

Selections made and
estimates furnished
for stocking large or
small ponds, etc.

- PHILADELPHIA.

ROSE PLANTS.

iiriiies. Bridesmaids and Meteors—

2;4-incli $!.I0 per lUU, $25.(10 per 1.000

3-incli SI 00 per 100. |;».C0 per 1.000

All Stock Guaranteed to be First Class.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

I>(> Box i;;i:. TERRE HAUTE, IND.

Geo. E. Hint, Manager.

...FLORISTS'...

ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!

hLiiii i->T --i'eLial list to tlu- lir^-est irup'Tters,
exporters and yruuers m llie wnrlrl.

CAMnCD ^ S'^- ALBANS. ENGLAND
OMINUCn, y BRUGES, BELGfUM

New Carnations ^""Chrysanthemums

WHITE CLOUD.— Wlilte.

GOLD NUOGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Brigtit cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1.000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery). Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne). Evelina
(Wltterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock).
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— W'hite.

50c each. $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per lOO.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1898.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYtnE, IND.

Sathleen Pantlind,
FLORA HILL, from soil

From Soil $10.00 per 100

FLORA HILL, from soil 5.00

BEAUTIES, 2', -in. pots 6.00

CARNOTS, " '• 4-00

A. DIMMOCK, Affent, 60 Vesey St New York |^ Q P P &. LEMKE, - - Paul P. O., E. Grand Rapids. Mich.

ALM

....PLANTS SIRE TO GROW....

Per lUO

$1.00-Ji.OO— $10.(0

3.00— 4.00
10.00- 13.00

6.0O— 10.00

A List of All Varieties upon Application.

IJ. L.SCHILLER, 404 E, 34, New York

NbW
CARNATIOPS.

"EMPRESS"

Tile largest bnght-nrh Crimson \et
introduced. Price, $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

^ 3 ^■<UBSCRIBERS are re-

r 'i minded that they will

[L^^^^^J materially advance the
I interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :::::::

Sword Ferns. 2i2-3-4-in. pots- .

Cyperus Alt.. 3-i-in. pots

DracEena Indivisa, 4-5-in. pots

Vincas

Fuchsias, assorted 2.00 — 3.00

Heliotrope a.-IO

Swainsona 3.00

Genistas. 2-3-in. pots 3.00— .i.OO

Faring ium Grande 8.00

Pansies. in hud and bloom. $15 per ni. 2.00

Carnations, from 2-in. pots 3.00— 4.00

Ctirysanthemums. best varieties 3.00

Coleiis. I'cst kinds 2.30

Verbenas, hest kinds 2.00

Geraniums, liest kinds 3.00 — 4.00

Monthly Roses, ass'td, 2-in. pots 2.30

Hybrid Roses. ass"td, 2-in. pots. . .3. .30
Labels. Moss, Mailing and Express Boxes. Florists*
and Nurserymen's Supplies. Send for our new lists

Williams &. SONS CO., Batavia, ill.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire...
Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fori Wayne, Ind,

EMPRESS

the Rich New CRIMSON
CARNATION.

L_

Mention The Florists'
writing advertisers.

Review when

Perfect in Color ; always in demand.
Good stock now readv, $10.00 per 100.
$7.3.00 per 1.000. or $2.00 per dozen.
Strong plants from soil. .\U the lead-
ing varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK &. SON,

GRAND HAVEN, tWICH.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink liuds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive. A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the countr.v are Investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2*2 inch pots. $25.00
per 100. In lots less than 1000 $225.00 per 1000.

Orders booked now. delivery March 15th, 1S98.
Correspondence solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE >* DESIGNS

anii Dealers in

mH.H^ FLORISTS' ^^ SIPPLIES
Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc. $1.25 per ht".

Sphagnum Moss ^lfi:i})"bi\S»t.T'

Ppgf SI. 20 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA.

WISCONSIN.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

880

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL, 28. 18S)8.

THE OMAHA EXPOSITION.

Ten states have applied for space at
the Trans - Mississippi and Interna-
tional Exposition, and all will have
exhibits as fine as ever shown at any
exposition.

The grounds will be well supplied
with floral exhibits, as more than a
score of the largest florists in the
United States are sending some of
their best material for use there.

A splendid aquatic pond is being
constructed, in which will be grown
three Victoria Regias and many other
of the finest aquatic plants. This ex-
hibit is made liy Henry A. Dreer. Heat
will be supplied by means of hot wa-
ter, and the best conditions possible
will be provided in order to make this
a particularly good feature.

F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y.,
will duplicate the magnificent display
of cannas they made at the Tennessee
Centennial in Nashville.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia,
will show the Burbank rose and Glo-
riosa cannas. W. W. Wilmore. Den-
ver. Colo., will exhibit a set of his
fine dahlias.

A very interesting exhibit will be
that of the Sunset Seed and Plant Co..
San Francis<'o. who will have a bed
containing ICl' varieties of sweet peas.
A Blanc & Co.. Philadelphia, will sup-
ply fine exhibits of cannas and cacti.

COLUMBUS, O.

There was a greatly increased de-
mand for cut flowers at Easter. Prices
about the same as last year, but were
kept a trifle stiffer. and practically
everyone cleaned out nicely. On Easi-
er lilies the price was about 3() per
cent, higher than last year. Some
florists on the outskirts of the city cut
their proflts by selling lilies at ."in to
''< cents a pot. when there was no
good reason to make such a low rate;
still there was not so much price-cut-
ting as last year. p. d.

THE Gurney Heater Mfg. Co.. Bos-
ton. Mass.. issued a very novel Easter
souvenir. On opening the folder it
was found to contain a life-like rep-
resentation of the purple fruit of an
egg-plant, inside of which was a small
packet of egg-plant seed. The recipient
is requested to plant tne seed and
raise a commemorative egg-plant.

MR. A. LANGE. Chicago, has sent
tis a neatly printed pamphlet entitled.
■■The Language of Flowers," which he
is presenting to customers as a sou-
venir. It is a very pretty adv. for a
retail florist.

RICHMOND. VA.— The stock of the
Richmond Floral Company was sold
at auction April l.j to close the busi-
ness.

IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to
the trade, offer it in an adv. in The
Review.

Facts more eloquent
than words.
C. S. .\. awards highest
of the year.
New York 95 points,
lioston 91 points.
Chicago 9;i points.
Pliiladclphia»9 points.
First prize, white, in
strong competition at
Boston and
Philadelphia shows,
and certificated
\viiere\ er shown.
The ideal commercial
and e.\iiibition bloom.
Price, .50 cents each,
$:l (Kl per dozen.
S-o '111 per iiundred.
5 ITiO (Mi per thousand.
Keadv l^or delivery
.March 1st, 1898.

A. HERRIXGTON, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

.AMERICAN BEAITIES.

Fine Plants, from 3-inch pots, $ J 0.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, - - wyncote, pa.

T*^^ Model

Extension Carnation
Support

(Ji EENs. N. Y., Feb. i6. 'g?-
^^R. Theron Parker, Brook-
lyn. N.V. Dear Sir:— I have tested
your latest Model Carnation Sup-
port, and am free to say that I con-
sider it the best wire carnation sup-
port that I ha\'e ever seen. It is
quickly and easily applied, and I
think will prove ver>- durable, and
ynu certainly deser\e great credit
for the invention.

Very truly yours,

C. W. Ward.

Flatbl-sh, Brooklyn. N. Y.,
Feb. i8, 'q7.
Mk.Theron Parker.
liear Sir:— Your wire stake is
I ertainly a gem. Without hesitating
we endorse it as an up-to-date Car-
nation Support. Yours truly,

Dailledi>';/e Bros.

W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. iS. V
Mr. Thekon Parker, Brook-
lyn, N. V. Dear Sir:— It gives me
much pleasure to congratulate you
upon your success in getting up
Carnation Supports. I think tliat
those I have had from you are about
as perfect as anybody will be able
to make them. They certainly fill
my bill for an ideal carnation sup-
port, a thing I have been looking for for a long time.
Wishing you e\ery succe^is in the sale of tliem, I am,
^'ou^s truly. E. AsMt's.

Write for Prices, Circular and
Special Discounts for early orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co.

THtRON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee,
22 Morton Street, BBOOKI.YIT, N. T.

i * I

ROSES!

Own Roots.
Dormant.

Field Grown

In Cold Storage in Chicago.

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag'laia)
Hybrid Perpetuals,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Flantier
These plants are \ery strong and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308 Unity Building:. Chicago, III.

Please niention Flcirists' Review.

MacMICHAEL'S
Sulphur Blowc*-

Par better, quicker and more effective

than the bellows.
Warmly commended by all who have tried it.

Price $5.00, packed and delivered to Express
Co. !>atisfaction guaranteed.

Park Ridge, 111., Feb. n. i8g8.
Mr. MacMichael, Chicago. — Dear Sir: — I have used
your Sulphur Blower and find it a great impro\emeni
o\'er the bellows. It does the work better, quicker and
moreeven. Yours truly. KMIL BUETTN KR.

Address the ln\ entor,

H. MacMICHAEL.

956 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO.

GERANIUMS.

4-incli, jri.oo per IW; L'-inch, $J.(K) per UK). All
first class varieties, unnamed. Mt. of Snow, Happy
Thought. Bron/e. etc.. 2-inch, $2.W per 100.

FUCHSIAS.

The finest you ever saw. \'arieties: Black Prince.
Purple Prince, Arabella— singles; Elm City, Snow-
hall. Molesworth. E. G. Hill — doubles." Price,
■J-inch. $2.50 per ILK).

FISHER & SON, Gallon, O.

...FOR SALE...

Arundo Donax Variegata, fSf,„.

H. STEINMETZ,

RALEIGH, N. C.

APRIL 2S, IX'JS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

881

TRADE

tiiin-Ts that we have

No. II Broadway, •^""B'l.u^diSr""

Write lor qiiMtatiiiii- ,,ii
JAPANESE BUI.BS,

PLANTS AND SEEDS,

for Fall Delivery.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. I r Broadway,

New ^'nrk.

No. 3 Nakamura,
^''")koh:^m:^, |;tp;in.

To Make Room.

Aster Plants at (lOc per 100 or $'>■'«> per 1.000

Pausies. Transplanted,

at tiOc per lOO or $3.00 per 1.01)0

Salvia Clara Bedman 3-inch, at |2.50 per 1(K)

Salvia Clara Bedman '2'-j-inch. at $l.nO per 100

Petunias, Dreer's Strain.... 3-inch, at $3.50 per 100
Geraniums, choice mixed. .3-inch, at $2.50 per 100
Feverfew. Little Gem . . ..2K-inch. at $1.50 per 100

Lycopodium Dent 2K-inch, at $1.50 per 100

.Mternanthera Aiirea Nana,

2K-inch. at $1.50 per 100
Ilardv Pink and White Pinks, strong clumps,

at Sl.OO per 100

John White Cannas 4-inch, at $.i.00 per 100

Strong R. C. Carnations. 20 varieties.

Above are all extra strong plants.

The Morris Floral Co.

MORRIS, ILL.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids, Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca»
rias. Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & S0\,

New York Office. 409 Fifth Av

New Rochelle. N.Y.

Mettuce

Lettuce— Big Boston, Boston
M.irket, Tennis Ball. Grand
Rapids and Reichner's
F.ircing. ir.c. per imj; $1
r lilOO.

Pcpperand
Egg Plants

_ ■.J.'it per IIIO

Celery - \r-jrm\ $- per l(H«i

Hper lUOO.
cgctable I

H$': per 1(H«I
lants

AND
OTHER

Tomato. Cabbage am

Small plants lor transplant-
ing now ready. liJc. per 10t>;
$1 per lOOO.

Cauliflower, Snowball— 35c. period; $2.5(1 per 1000; if
bv mail add 10c. per 100 for small plants, add 50c.
per KKK). .=;end fi^r price lest Cash with order.

B. VINCENT. Jr. & SON, White Marsh. Md.

Rfl nnn ^UIIAV FromFlats, bymail. 50c. penoo;
JU,UUU OmiLHA $4periooo. From 2-in.pots.S1.50
per 100; ;?ij per ifjoo. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, ^2.25
per 100; ?20 per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape Mav Citv. N.J.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

GET THE BEST

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

Send 10 cents lor s.imiiles of >nur w.ints.

Per 100. Per 1000
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

lUeiie, '.^i.-mch pots $2.50 $20,00

Aiternanthera. P. Major, .\iirea

Nana. Am.thilis and Pittsburg

(routed cuttingsi 1 (Kl 7,50

Alternanthera, as above. 2^^-(n.

pots 2,0(( 15 (10

Alyssum, T. Thumb and Giant

ilhl, ■JC.-inch pots 2, .50 20.00

Begonias, tine assortment, 3-inch

P"!- 4. IX) 35,00

Begonias, \ernon. 254-inch pots.. 3. .50 30.00
Cannas, started, very strong, from

3 and 4 inch pots: .Alphonse

Honvier. Chas. Henderson, and

Mme, Crozy 3,50 30,00

Strong roots of above varieties. .. . 2, .50 20.00

Per 100. Per 1000
Fuchsias, a bne assortment, 252-

iii. li iM.ts 2 50

Geraniums, Bruant, Gen. Grant,

I, a iMviirite, etc., 3-inch pots 4.00

German Ivy, 2'2-inch pots 2,00

Heliotrope, blue, 2'^-inch pots,,. 2. .50
■• 4 ■■ •• ... 6.00
wbite, 2;^ ■' ■' . , 3.00
Moon Vines (tlie true Colonvc-

tion), 2J4-incli pots 4.00

Rooted cutting 2.50

Salvia, Nana Erecta. or Bonfire

l\ery strong), 254-inch pots 2.50

Swainsona, .Mba and Rosea

iverv strong,), 2V;-inch pots 4.00

Cannas— P'ine assortment of leading varieties

Prices on application.

20. (X)

35,00
15.00
20.00
50,00
25.00

35,00
20,00

20,00

30,00

Cash with order from unknown customers or c, o. d.
Orders amounting to $5 and over, f, o. b. New York City.

\Vm. L, S\V.\N. Prop.
J. C. CL.AKK. Supt,

Seawanhaka Greenhouses,

p. o. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

M, VO^, REPRBSBNTING

The Holland Bulb Co.,

OeAstgeest, Molland,

Is now in the United States on his annual trip. Please address corres-
pondence to him, care of KNAUTH, NACHOD cS; KUHXE, corner
William and Beaver Streets, New York City. Those wishing lowest
i|uotatiuns on Bulbs can have same from me, together with best ref-
I'rences as to the quality ((f our goods. Yours trulv, p_ VOS.

»
>

f4

DITCH BILBS!

For Next Fall Importation.

Ask for Copy of Catalog"iie.

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N.J.

VanHeemstra&Co. BS

WHOLESALE
BULB GROWERS,

SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND.

We can meet all competition on prices
and (|ualitv.

WRITE FOR WHOLESALE PRICES.

Address until May i^tli

KNAUTH, NACHOD & KUHNE,

; .'♦"S .I*'* .(«-=S.<«^.*??.*^.*^.

WlXr for prices of Beau ties. Meteors
l%l I l_ BeIleSiebrecht,Perles. Maids

1

Uids £
.'an.e- Tj
n. in ^

13 William Street,

NEW YORK.

and lirides in 'i-m. pots. Same v
^. ties and La France and Vic. Kaiseri
^)' 3-in. pots. Smilax, extra, in 2. in. pots.
If samples are wanted send soc. in stamps to

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, lU. '^,

Do You Plant ^

American Beauties •

1500 3-Inch at $5 per 100.

Not cullings but strictly A No. 1 strong, clean, well
grown stock, and guaranteed free of all disease.

4. D0N4GHIE. 109 S. 16th St . Omaha. Neb.

BIY....

From the advertisers in the Florists'

Review (always mentioning the pa-
per) and thus increase the earning
]iovverof your Certiticate.

'Viw^ays mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

SEEDS!

LAWN GRASS

'$12.00perlOOll)S.

Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retaila f" 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, StEDSMAN,

RECLEANEK AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS,

"t;?;"?-' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES.

Mention Florists' Revieiw when writing advertisers

882

The Weekly Florists* Review*

APRIL 28, 1898.

MADISON, N. J.

Club Notes.

The members of Morris County Gar-
deners' and Florists' Society were out
in full force at its regular meeting on
Wednesday night. President Duck-
ham in the chair wears the harness as
a veteran and all goes as merrily as
marriage bells. The society secured
some valued acquisitions to its fast
growing body of membership by the
election of Messrs. C. A. Work and H.
Hentz. W. Whalen and D. Falconer
were also elected.

The co-operative purchasing scheme
is making substantial progress in the
hands of its committee, and a full re-
port thereon was promised for next
meeting.

John Jones exhibited some fine
Brunners and J. Davies brought a
magnificent calceolaria; the plant
large and well flowered, though only
in a r>-inch pot.

The competitions, as arranged for at
the monthly meetings promise to give
an impetus to the society's work, and
a committee was appointed specially to
develop this new feature.

The essayist of the evening was Mr.
A. Herrington, who gave a long and
most interesting talk on "Insectivorous
Plants." his remarks being well illus-
trated with specimens of droseras,
nepenthes and sarracenias, besides
large drawings showing the different
processes by which all these plants at-
tain the same desired end, that of ob-
taining the essential nitrogen for their
sustenance.

We give elsewhere a more detailed
notice of the subject. "Tell it not in
Gath," but set it down to the gory na-
ture of the evening's talk for the ru-
mors of a hot "mix up" are well found-
ed, and not till the evening train of
the following day did one of our visit-
ors depart after having finally located
and secured his Knox (size 714), while
the others have yet to be heard from.

WE HAVK RECEIVED from the
Pierce, Butler & Pierce Mfg. Co., Syra-
cuse, N. y., a copy of their latest
pamphlets regarding radiators and
valves. It is very handsomely illus-
trated and printed. This firm is the
maker of the well known Spence hot
water heater.

WHENE'VER you need any irade
supplies not offered in our advertising'
columns, write us about i'. We will
place you in communlcition with
some one who can supply what you
want.

BUT YOUR supplies from the ad-
vertisers in The Florists' Review, and
thereby increase the earnings of your
certificate.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago. All flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

Last Call

For Field-Grown Roses!

ORDER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

We still have to otter an e.\cfptinnnllv tine iot of

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

'■\tra strnnc tield-orcwn p!ant^ nt tli.' \rv\ hn.■^t M^rl-, mil li a- Mrs. John Laing', Ulrich Brunner^
Mme. Gabrielle Iinizet, Fanl Xfeyron. Mag'ua Charta* Glolre de Paris, Baroness de Both-
schild, Gen. Jacqueminot, etc. 'J'liis j? tine ^tnck (or potting for l.nt.- >[>rinL: --.ihs nr l<>r niit-du,.r
pkmtin;,'- lino ir^lruiig Muominc; .st.Kk. We otter it as long as unsold at $12.00 per lOO.

We have to otter also, a magnlHcent lot of

YELLOW RAMBLER ROSES,

"[- -trong tield-prown plants. $20. OO

strong dormant plants. ;iS-inch p..!- $10. per 100; 'i-mi h [m.i-
per 100.

Wi- otter also tine strong field-grown plants of

CRIMSON, WHITE AND PINK RAMBLERS,

,(i >aiiie prii. >■ as \'ello\v Rambler.
We ha\'e a large stock of -.'xtra -irniiL; tit-M-L^r- 1'.\ n ]'l.iiii- . if
CIiEUATIS— tinest sorts- Mme. Ed. Andre, Jackmanii, Henryii. an 1 Hytarida Sieboldii.

Price, $30.00 per lOO.
CIiBMATIS PANICULATA . xtra tmni: li. 1! grown plants, $15.00 per 100.
HYDKANGEA PANICULATA GBANDIFItOBA-stmng ti.-id-grMU n plants, :'. ft. high,

$12. OO per 100.
AZAI.EA MOLLIS -extra fine, u.-ll hudded plants, very bushy. $35.00 per 100.

We lia\ e abii a few thousand SPIBAEAS lefr which will make nice ^tnck fur i>i>tting ivT I^ecora-
tion Day. Can otter stmng clnmp^ as i->lli.\vs Spiraea Astilboides Ploribiinda, $5.(X> per 100;
case 250 clumps. $10.00, Spiraea Compacta Miiltiflora, J'i.Mii p<r 100; cast- 'jriu clumps, $12.50.

See our special otter I. f HYDRANGEA OTAKSA in last wi-t-ks Re\ifw. This offer will hold
good for this week. We sold a lot <it this stock last week, and will hold the same otter open for another
week. If vou want an\ Hvdrangea Otaksa. now is the time to buy it. Full particulars in last week's ad.

F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarr^«^n^on^udson^^^

sow

NOW

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA,

lor Chinese
Primrose.

ENGIiISH " GIANT EXKIBITION PRIZE" STBAIIT.

.\ unique strain adapted for e\er\ purpuse, Imt especiall\ \aluaMe for Mnrists. This seed has
been saved iiy the most experienced gniwer m KnghtiiLi. Every possible care lias been used in the
selection and'harvesting : only flowers of good form and substance, produced by plants of robust con-
stitution and faultless habit, have been used for this purpose.
ROSEA iFmkl. Chiswick Red. COCCINEA StPERBA iCrimsonl

ALBA MAGMnCA (Whit.i. COERIILEA I beautiful Blue).

VILUGE MAID (White, striped with Crimson). MIXED lall Colors.)

I'rice per packet, about 500 Seeds, cf any of above varieties, $1.00. H,df p.ickets 50c each.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.,

SEED AND BULB GROWERS,

50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.

5,000 ;H!r Clematis

Holland grown. No reasonable offer refused.
Write for prices or make a cash offer.

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Itily of the Valley and, all Spring"
'■^^ Btilbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to..

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

ir YOU

Have Any Surplus Stock

to sell to the trade

advertise it in thi

Florists' Review.

E JENNINGS

iNEST Strain.

PANSIES.^";

THEY ABE GBAND.

Fnie stockv plants. Ill hud and Uloom.llO and
$r2.50per 1(XK); $1.50 per 100. by express. Small
plants by mail, 75c per 100. Seed. $1 pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 2r>4.

E. B. JENNIKGS,
Grower of the Finest Pansies. Situthpcirt, Conn.

Clematis Paniculata, ^^?%o.

Violets-rnncess of Wales. $:t.(H) per 100.
Chrysanthemums — Pennsylvania and other

fancy and commercial varieties.

For prices, address

G. EISEUB,

nth and Jefferson Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality. "5c per bale. !•
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

Jt ^ ji ^ Always mention the Florists' RcvicW when writing advertisers.-^ ^ ^

APRIL, 28, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

883

sl^t ■f--'Wrn.tLlM}

- CC. POLLWORTtt

n

Young

'ichange

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS and PERIES,

2 ' -inch stock, to close them out at -^ „ .„„

Per 100

"2000 Belle Siebrecht at $2.00 per 100; or will exchange for other stock.

Rose Stock

. .*■.=..-« ".-.-.

137 Oneida Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Order at Once and Secure Stock

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Ku.se ( )\veu. I. H. Woodford, Dorothy Deveiis, G, F. .Atkinson, Golden
Trophy. T. ii. Morse. Prest. McRinley, Western King, The Harriott
Surprise, Marsia Jones. Elvena. Miss Helen Wright, Belle of Castle-
wood, Chito, Croward, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, at 75c per doz.; 85.00
per 100 .

Glory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. R. Crawford. W. P. Raynor, Modestr,
Lenawee, Pride of Castiewood. Bonnaffon. Ivory. Ruth £llis. etc., 50c
per doz. ; $3.00 perlOO.

Frank Hardv. T, H Spaulding. Mrs. O. P. Bassett, The Yellow Fellow .
Madeline Pratt, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Merry Christmas. 35c each; $3.00
per dozen.

Snow (Jueen. Pennsylvania, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen,
W H Ciiadwi, k. $1.00 each; $6.00 per dozen.

For full d scrip 'ion see our
1898 Wholesale List.

CARNATIONS

Jno. Young. Bon Ton
press and E
1000. "
$15.00 ,
per 1000

ing. Bon Ton. Mrs. Jas. Dean. White Cloud. New \ ork, F.m-
d Evelina, $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per

Daybreak and Storm King, tine, from soil. $2.00 per 100;

per 1000. Scott and .McGowan. $2.00 per 100: $12.00
10.

CANNAS

Prist. McKinley. Defender. Prest. Cleveland. Tarrytonn. 60c each;
$5.00 per doz. Queen Charlotte. .Admiral .Xvelfan. Prest. Carnot,
Midway. .Ami Piclion. Egandale, Chas. Henderson, etc., $2.50per
100. Eldorado, .\. Billard. Burbank. Count ile Banchard, Souv. de
Prest. Carnot, Souv. de .Antoin Cro/y. Papa. $4.00 per lOO.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L L

[gjxpcrienccs

Harnations ^

..WITH

READY NOW.

.Send for them— they are sent free.

MERR'S SMILAX t-

$5.00 per 1000; 7S cents per 100. W.

Samples, Ten Cents. .':);

I ALBERT M. HERR I

.1

I Princess of Wales Violet ..... I

t

The Best Money-Maker Among Violets.
Strong 2 ''2 -inch pot grown plants, $5.00 per J 00.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0.

SS:

LANCASTER, PA.

■ii^-k

PALMS

AN D

EERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbold, nosN.Haistedst. Chicago

GERANIUMS

••

••

In 4-in. Paper Pots in lilooin. Pink. Ked and White
Best Bedders. Thousands Kead\.

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

=88

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose — —

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the .S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address LullierflrmstronQ,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

!8E

=S8

Surplus Stock of Hydrangeas, Geraniums
and Coleuses. H\drangea Empress Euge-
nie, best pink market sr.rt. fine stock, coming in
bud. H-inch pots at |3.i.00 per lUO ; .5-inch pots at
$20.00 per 100; 4-inch pots at $10 00 per 100.

Geraniums, good pink market sorts, $6.00 per
100. i-inch pots. Coleus Verschafteltii, stock
plants, $2.00 per 100.

EVENDEN BROTHERS, - Williamsporf, Pa.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HEBBACEOUS PEBENmAI.S.

.4 specialty of Iris. Phlox, Pjeonies, Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading csTArLiSHEO 1854.

New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS.

If You ^ ^
Have Any Surplus

Stock to sell to the trade
advertii^e it in....

THE FLORISTS' REVIEW.

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884

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

APRIL 28, 1808.

WHEELING, W. VA.

Easter trade this year iiu'reased 40
per cent, over last year. There were
heavy calls for cut flowers, not enough
to siipply the demand, especially car-
nations and violets. Roses were han-
dled in fine qualitv and larse quantity
and sold readily at $-2.M to !f4."ii.
Beauties sold as high as $1(» per dozen.
Carnations brought T-T cents to $l.i>ii
per dozen.

Easter lilies all solil out at noon Sat-
urday. Palms and other pl.-mts also
sold well. A few fine azaleas were
handled by the Huscroft Bros., and
.sold at excellent prices. The ilorists
all around seem to be well satisfied
with their Easter trade.

Wra. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, N. Y.,
spent a couple of days with Huscroft
Bros., and showed some tine Genesee
carnations. It is an excellent white,
and hope it will do as well with us
this coming season. All the fiorists
here are going to try it. H-

LOUISVILLE, KY.

Easter trade in Louisville was good,
all the retail stores selling out clean.
Mr. Jacob Schulz had a large trade
in bulbous stuff. Mr. Fred Haupt had
one of the best decorated stores in
town.

Mr. Ed. Reimer reports a large bus-
iness at his store near Cave Hill, sell-
ing quantities of lilies, hyacinths and
tulips. Mr. ,1. E. Marrett also had a
large quantity of cut flowers in fine
condition.

Rain on Easter Sunday from U a. ni.
until night kept people from visiting
the cemeteries and damaged the busi-
ness of those florists in their vicinity.

KY.

SMILAX.

According to M. Georges Truffaut,
in the French Revue Horticole, Myr-
siphyllum asparagoides (smilax) con-
tains a larger percentage of nitrogen
than any other plant he has examined.
It is also rich in chlorine and sulphur-
ic acid. M. Truffaut accordingly rec-
ommends the application of a fertil-
izer containing a mixture of sulphate
of ammonia, nitrate of soda and am-
monia hydrochlorate (the proportions
are not stated), and applied in solu-
tion at the rate of two grammes per
liter. In subsequent years, phosphoric
acid and sulphate of potash may ad-
vantageously be added to the nitro-
genous manure.

SEND IN your order now for a copy
of The Florists' Manual, by William
Scott. It will cover the whole field of
commercial floriculture and will be the
standard work of reference fc«- the
trade. Price $5.00.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

DREER'S

SPECIAL OFFER OF

...DORMANT STEMS...

Cycas
Revoluta

(Sago Palm)

Our importation of Cycas stems has arrived in
excellent shape, and planted now, will under the
most ordinary conditions, make fine salable
|dants in Autumn. We are especially strong in
the smaller sized stems that weigh between four
and ten pounds each, and which will not only
make nice decorative plants, but which meet
with a readv sale in the retail trade.

Price in lots of 250 lbs. or less. 10c. per lb.
SPECIAL PRICE on larger lots.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

CLEARY & CO.

Plant Auctioneers,

60 Vesey St., - New York City.

Palms, Bedding Plants, Bulbs, etc.

SALES EVERY
TUESDAY and FRIDAY

{;s=-SEND F(iK I'.vTAi.dcri':

',»? Auctioneer, J. P. CltEARY.

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Do You Know

that prominent growers and florists have achieved very satisfactory results by the use
of JADOO FIBI?£ and LIQUID on the plants you are now most interested in^^

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Chrysanthemums
Begonias

?

Gloxinias
Carnations

....HERE IS WHAT THEY SAY....

THE PENNROCK CO.

Wilmington, Del.

"In regard toymir iiKiiiiry alimit Ja-
ddo Liquid and Fibre we beg to state
that we used it this last season with
good results. We grew our exhibition
plants of Chrysanthemums, which took
first pri/.e at the Pennsylvania show, in
soil uji to ten-inch pots. In those si/cd
]pots the plants became very sick and
all the leaves turned yellow. We then
shifted them into Jadoo Fibre, and the
result was simply wonderful. The
plants quickly regained lost vigor and
the leaves gradually assumed their
natural green color. On becoming
]iot-bound, we used the Li(|uid twice
a week, and this was all the fertilizer
we used. We have had excellent re-
sults also with Asparagus -Sprengerii,
Crotons and large Ferns grown in the
Fibre, and shall use it more extensive-
ly hereafter."

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JAMES S. REID,

Philadelphia, Pa.

"Throughout the ]iast winter and
S|iring I used Jadoo for our Hydran-
geas, Begonias, both tuberous and
lilirous rooted, Gloxinias, Crotons, Ger-
aniums, Fuchsias, Ficus, Pandanus,
Lilies, Roses, Carnations, and the host
of otlier plants usually grown by the
commercial florist, and it jiroved all
that was claimed for it by the intro-
ducer; the plants grown in jadoo being
uniformly superior to those grown in
ordinary loam."

GEO. MIDDLETON,

Wyncote, Pa.

"1 have been using Jadoo for several
months with great success. .Some of
my Chrysanthemums which won first
prizes at the exliibitionof the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society last No-
vember were grown in Jadoo Fibre,
and I noticed that the foliage was
much darker than in the others, and
clean to the bottom. My single bloom
Chrysanthemums are grown in four-
inch pots and measure si,x inches from
tip to tip."

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E. T. DENHAM,

Gloversville, N. Y.

"I have potted a choice lot of seed-
ling Chrysantheminns in the Fibre and
they are dt)ing splendidly. The Ger-
anium Cuttings struck very quickly —
in fact, I am satisfied that it is a very
good thing for florists."

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C. W. EICHLING,

New Orleans, La.
"The prize-winning Gloxinias, wa-
tered with the Liquid, were the finest
ever exhibited here."

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ALEXANDER MACLELLAN,

Newport, R. L

"Tuberous Begonias, which with lue
usually take twenty-one days to germ-
inate, were sprouted in eight days."

A. M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

"I have exiierimented in a small
way with Jadoo Fibre for propagating
Carnations, and find that with ordinary
care they root one hundred per cent.
Next season I shall use it almost ex-
clusively for propagating my Carna-
tions."

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LATE CUTTING.S.

"Any good strong grower, such as
Flora Hill, Triumph, Armazindy, etc.,
will make plants sufficiently large for
planting in from well-rooted cuttings
direct from the sand as late as May
first. They should be planted in good
rich soil, and to make assurance dou-
bly sure, I would recommend the fol-
lowing; Get some Jadoo Fibre, mix
it up with water to form a sort of mush,
then let one man go ahead with a hoe,
clipping out a hole where you intend
planting; then a second man follow
with a bucket of this mixture, drop-
ping a handful in each hole, then a
third to follow with the plants (dashing
a half inch or so of soil over the Jadoo"),
and then planting the Carnation Cut-
tings into it. This will give the Cut-
ting a chance to start without wilting,
no matterwhat the state of theweather.
The Jadoo will give them just enough
help to make fine plants in the fall."
— Extract from Mr. Herr's iSgS Car-
nation Catalogue.

The American Jadoo Co,

817 Eairmount Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

886

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo Co. .885

Amling. E. C 87.i

Armstrong. Luther . .SS:t

Bader. 1 878

Baker, AV. I 876

Baldwin, A.' J. ...S7H-,8S1
Bassett &Washburn.

.'*7.i-877

Baversdorfer. H, &

Co 87,T

Berger. H. H. & Co .873

Bobbink, L. C 881

Boerner, Fred 881

Burpee, \V. Atlee &

Co 874

Chevy Chase Land Co.

872-878

Chicago Wrecking

Co .873

Cleary & Co 8,84

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 873

Cottage Gardens , . . .883

Crahb & Hunter .8,81

Cunningham. J. H...874
Detroit F'ower Pot

Mfy 88.8

Dillon,]. L 874

Dim mock. A 879

Ilonagh ue. .'\ 881

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 879

Dreer, H A 879-SS4

Eisele. C 8S-2

Elliott, \V. H s;.i

Ellis & Polhvorth ...-S83

Ernest, W. H 888

Esler, John G. Secy .887

Evenden Bros 883

Felthousen. J. E .. ..873

Fisher & Son 880

GaskiU. Geo. \V 877

Gibbons, H. W 888

Hancock. Geo &Son879

Heacock. Jos 880

Heikes.W. F 880

Herr, Albert M 883

Herr.D.K 877

Herrington. A 880

Hews. A. H. & Co ..S.S(i

Hill, E. G. & Co ,878

Hillsdale Floral Co. .873
Hitchings & Co

884-88ft-888

Holton& HunkelCo,87n

Hopp & Lemke 879

Hunt, E. H S77

Hunt Flo. Co 879

lennings, E, B 882

Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .879

loosten, C, H 874

kasting, W. F .876

Kelsey, H. F 877

Kennicott Bros, Co. ,874

Kuehn, C, .A 87,5

Kuhl, Geo, A....SS1-SS3
Lager & Hurrell ,, .,875

Lengenlelder, C 877

Lockland Lumber

Co ,873

LongD, B 873

Loose, J. Loins 877

Lord & Burnham Co. 888
Louisville Tob. Co.. 888
Lynch. W. E ,875

Lyons. M.I

,882

.McBnde. Ale.N

,.884

McCullough, J,C..

,.881

Mac Donald &

McManus

8'iK

MacMichael, h ...

.880

Manning 1. W

.883

Markle. 1

.,8V.T

Michel, E. H

,875

Middleniass, .\....

.,''78

Model Plant Stake C

0.

880

Moninger. J, C. Co

.8,86

Moon, S, C

.,HV4

Moon Co,, \V, H,..

.,878

Morris Floral Co.. .

.,S81

Moulder, Geo, B.,.

.,875

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade

.,884

Peacock. W. P ..,,

,877

Pennock,S, S

87H

Peterson. J. A

,.883

Pierce, Butler &

Pierce

,8X8

Pierson. F, R. Co.. ,

,882

Prince, A, (i, & Co

875

Quaker City Machine

Works

.8,86

Randall, A. L

,875

Rawson.W, W.&Co,884

875

Reed& Keller

..879

Regan Pt'g House.

.888

Reid.Edw

,876

Remberg Br<t,s

.875

Rice, M, & Co ,.,,

876

Rogers Park Floral

Co

875

Rose Mfg. Co

.8NH

Sander & Co

.879

Saunders, R 874

Schiller. J. L .879

Schmitz. F, W, 0,...882

Scollay. J. A ,887

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses 881

Shepherd, Mrs, T, B,873

Siebrecht & Son 881

Smith, N. & Son.. ...877

Smith, W, C 876

Smith. W. L 878

Steinmet/, H .8,80

Stumpp & Walter

Co 882

Suzuki & lida 881

Swayne. W 879

Thomson, .\nderson

& Kennedy 8S8

Van der Horst &

Dames 873

Van Heemstra & Co. ,8,81
Vaughan. McKellar

& Winterson 876

Vesev. W. J.. Sec'y..879
Vincent, J r..R.& Son. 881

Vos. P .....881

Walker Fert. Co.873-878
Weathered's Son.... 887
Weber & Sons.. .877-879

Wellenreiter. L 873

Williams & Sons Co. ,879

Winter. S. B 874

Wlttbold. Geo 883

Wors. C. W 875

Young. John Welsh .876

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 5, 1898.

No. 23.

BEDDING PLANTS.

[Read befort' the Chicago Florists" Club, April
2^. by Mr. C. J. Strom back, head gardener of Lin-
coln Park.]

I have been requested to prepare a
paper on bedding plants for this meet-
ing. The subject, I thinlv, has been

or in mixture. The effect is good and
pleases the general public for a couple
of weelis. Pansies are also in bloom
at the same time. I sow the seed at
Christmas, grow them along all win-
ter, and by doing so I get them to
endure the heat better than the fall

View in the store of Mr. W. J. Smyth, Chicago, at Easter.

pretty well thrashed out already, but
as you wish me to say something, I
will state what plants we use for bed-
ding in Lincoln Paris.

For early spring effect tulips, hya-
cinths and crocus are planted the fall
previous, in fields of separate colors

sown plants, which are more slender
and wiry, and so cannot stand the hot
weather as well as those grown in the
winter. After tulips are ripened off
they are taken up and stored away,
the beds are manured, dug and planted
with geraniums of varieties suitable

for bedding. Our leading varieties are:
Mrs. E. G. Hill, salmon pink; La Fa-
vorite, double white; Bruant, scarlet;
Rev. W. Atkinson, dark velvety scar-
let; Invincible, semi-double crimson.

Ageratum Cope's Pet blooms all
summer if not given too rich soil or too
much water. Begonias are valuable as
bedding plants; they will bloom from
spring till fall if fairly strong at plant-
ing-out time. The treatment of the
begonias was described in the Florists'
Review this winter. Toreuia Fournieri
is also a good bedder, and if not sown
too early— say middle of March— will
bloom till frost. Its pretty violet pur-
ple, pansy-like flowers, marked with
yellow in the throat, are by some per-
sons called "Johnny- Jump-XJps."

Pentstemon campanulatus varieties
are effective for bedding. They are
grown from seed or propagated from
cuttings; fairly strong plants in 3-inch
pots will bloom early and continue till
frost; the roots can then be taken up,
trimmed back and the plants kept in a
temperature of ii."> or 60 degrees
through the winter, when the plants
can be again used for bedding. Vinca
alba, Vinca alba - oculata and Vinca
rosea are elegant bedders; they flower
all summer and have grand dark-
glossy foliage, making a fine contrast
with the flowers.

Ten-weeks stocks are good for early
bedding, if well grown. We sow the
seed in the latter part of January,
prick out in boxes when big enough to
handle, plant in 2yo-inch pots after
fourth or fifth leaf appears, in sandy
loam. When well rooted in this, pot
up in o-inch pots to remain till plant-
ing-out time. As soon as flower buds
appear we can select the double ones
to be planted out. They make a grand
show till the middle of July, when they
must be replaced by Celosia cristata
nana, which are in 4-inch pots at that
time and remain in good condition till
fall.

Single petunias of good varieties are

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MAY 5, 189S.

useful fnr bedding, as they give a pro-
fusion of flowers all summer. Goni-
phrena globosa is valuable for its
heads of brilliant and enduring tints.
Flilox Drunimondii. if sown in April,
will bloom till fall, but if sown earlier
it will lose its vitality in the latter
part of Angust and must be replaced
by something else. Verbenas have;
lieen used in park bedding to good ad-
vantage in years past, but for the last
few years in the latter part of August
they became mildewed, which injured
the effect of the garden.

Cannas are used to a great extent
here and produce a brilliant effect
with both flowers and foliage. I have
forty varieties, but the most promi-
nent at present are: Egandale, Chi-
cago, P''lorence Vaughan, Stella Kanst,
Madame Crozy, Souvenir d'Anton
C'rozy and Queen Charlotte. All of
these are, as you all know, great ac-
quisitions to the flower garden, be-
cause of their great blooming effect.
Carpet bedding is still retained to
some extent to please the general pub-
lic, but we draw a little away from it
each year.

A great many annuals that 1 used to
grow for bedding in the Old World are
not of much use in this climate, as
their duration is short when hot
weather sets in, and we must try to
keep our beds in presentable cotidition
all summer, without too much labor.
There is no doubt in my mind that
our flower garden and bedding will re-
ceive some of our most beautiful per-
ennials in time, but we go a little
slow, because if we go too fast we
may be condemned by the public as it
has become accustomed to the present
system or fashion.

Now, gentlemen, I think I have said
enough about bedding in our park, as
the subject has been pretty thoroughly
written up in the Florists' Review.

In the discussion that followed Mr.
Stromback was asked as to his experi-
ence with crotons for bedding. He re-
plied that they had not. proved satis-
factory with him. They could not be
planted out till the middle of June,
and those he had tried did not color
well outside.

He was also asked how he got such
superb growth on the plants in the
numerous large rustic stands that are
a feature of the park. He replied that
he filled the stands with good potting
soil and then added a ."i-inch pot full
of bone meal to each. He had for-
merly used horn shavings, and with
them he secured a quicker effect, but
the bone meal was more lasting and
carried the plants well through the
season. Asked if he used any drain-
age, he replied no. That the difli-
culty was to supply sufliicient moisture.
He spoke of the plants used in filling
the stands and mentioned especially
Calceolaria annua as a plant that he
used with excellent effect and had not
noticed so used elsewhere.

Another question was as to feeding
hardy water lilies. He answered that
where new soil was not given he placed

over the surface a layer of bone meal
about an inch thick, and this was dug
into the soil. They are very sirong
feeders.

Mr, Stollery spoke of difficulty with
the Bruant type of geraniums, the
plants growing vigorously but failing
to bloom. Mr. Palinsky had noted the
same trouble. No one was able to of-
fer an explanation or a remedy. Mr.
Stromback ha.s had trouble from the
devastations of a white worm that en-
ters the stem of the geraniums when
bedded out and eats out the heart of
the stem, eventually killing the plant,
but knew of no sure remedy.

Mr. Stromback has his pansies and
daisies already bedded, and the next
lieds to be planted will be of Portia
carnations. He finds Portia a good
bedder. the color being bright, flowers
freely produced, and habit such as to
require no slaking. He propagates in
November and the plants will be
bedded out from :'i-inch pots. He does
not care for the Margaret type of car-
nation for bedding. The flowers are
not good enough; they have no frag-
rance and the growth is too rank. In
the case of carnations, they should
never be planteil twice in the same
soil, or results will be unsatisfactory.

He will soon plant a few beds of
ten-week stocks. Referring further to
the culture of these, when the seed is
sown he keeps the flats in a tempera-
ture of till degrees, but when the little
seedlings are pricked out he plac?T
them in a temperature of riO degrees,
and are kept in this temperature as
nearly as possible till planting - out
time. They must be sparingly wa-
tered, for if overwatered they will be
affected with club root. Cheap seed
of this plant is a very poor investment,
as the percentage of single-flowered
plants will be large. Even with the
best seed there will be from 2.") to Hi)
per cent, of single flowers, and the
poorest grades will be nearly all single
and worthless. The singles can , bo
sorted out from the doubles and
1 brown away as soon as the tlower
buds begin to show. Pluck a bud and
place it between the teeth. If, when
5 on close your teeth. It is like biting
into soft bread, the flower is a double
one, but if it is as though the bud con-
tained some gritty sand, the flower is
single. What makes the gritty sensa-
tion is the embryo stamens, which
are absent in the double flowers. Mr.
Stromback finds this test absolutely
reliable, and throws out at once all
plants whose buds are gritty when
crushed by the teeth. The seed can be
had true to color and he generally
plants his beds in rows of red, white
and blue-flowered plants. The plants
begin blooming the latter part of May
and continue in bloom till the begin-
ning of July. He then plants the
beds with celosias among coleuses. the
whole bordered with Cineraria mari-
tima candidissima.

Verbenas are planted soon after the
stocks. He doesn't use many now, as
he has much trouble from mildew. He
uses seedlings only, as plants from

cuttings are sure to be rusty. He
uses several beds of single-flowered
petunias and they make a good show
all summer. He puts out the general
run of bedding plants about May 20.
Cannas are bedded about June 1.

He has tried Cannas Italia. Austria
and Burbank. but considers them val-
ueless for bedding here. The flowers
are beautiful when first seen in the
morning, but on a bright, sunny day
are all bleached out by 2 p. m. He
considers Austria the best of the three
and will retain a few plants of it for
variety, but will not attempt to use it
in bedding.

A GEORGIA NURSERY.

Favored with glorious weather. I
paid a visit to the famous Fruitland
Nurseries of Mr. P. J. Berckmans, Au-
gusta, Ga.. who, by the way, has re-
cently incorporated the business, as-
sociating with himself as president his
three sons, who have been connected
with the business for several years.

Approaching the main entrance, one
passes through an avenue of magnifi-
cent specimens of Magnolias glori-
osa, ferruginia and varieties, forming
a drive one-fifth of a mile in length,
at the end of wniich is seen the resi-
dence of the proprietors, guarded by a
splendid Cedrus Deodara standing
alone and erect upon the lawn. On
either side are noble examples of Ilex
opaca, some oil feet high, and Liboced-
rus decurrens. Arriving at the office,
attached to and connected with the
residence by telephone, which is the
means of communication with the
principal points on the four hundred
acres of nursery grounds. I alighted,
and. placing my Arabian steed in
charge of a sable attendant, was not
long in finding the genial senior mem-
ber of the firm, who had just returned
from a tour of Florida and was chock
full of Irish stories and plant lore.

Deliberation and thorough system
being the order of the day in this es-
tablishment. I will endeavor to follow
suit in penning these notes, commenc-
ing at the houses, which I observed
had all been recently raised to give
more head room, and with undoubted
benefit to the plants contained therein.
It is almost incredible the extraordi-
nary growth of many plants in one
season, almost as if by magic. For in-
stance. I saw a plant of Bougainvillea
Sanderiana planted in a bed in the
house which one year's growth had
carried through a ventilator and out
onto the root, where it had spread and
flowered profusely. Referring to the
vigor of this plant. Mr. Berckmans
said he had noted a specimen at Palm
Beach. Fla.. only eight months old.
which was three feet through and bore
at least a thousand blossoms.

Every species of palm that will
thrive in the south is grown, Indian
azaleas and camellias in large num-
bers, some dozen varieties of the
orange all grafted upon the Limonium
trifoliatum, which, in addition to be-
ing an excellent stock to graft the
orange upon, makes a splendid hedge

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89 J

plant, through which it is impossibh;
to make a break. Another is Ligustrnm
amurense, whir-h is far superior to
L. ovalifolium. in that while the latter
takes on a brownish tint in winter. L.
amurense retains its vivid green color;
it is also a much more rapid and com-
pact grower.

Gardenia florida and Olea fragrans
are raised in quantity, but there are
not enough to meet the demand for
these favorites. These are located in
frames, in which are also some two
luindred thousand privet cuttings, and
tea roses b,v the ten thousand. A large
area i.s devoted to a trial ground,
where the many new plants annually
imported are tested as to their adapt-
ability to this climate before sending
out. The land is rolling and embraces
several kinds of soil, from sandy loam
with a led suljsoil to black peat in
bottoms, where, under the protection
afforded liy pine belts, such plants as
azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, the
more tender sub-tropical plants and
many kinds of conifers are sheltered.

Evergreen shrubs form one of the
most important items at this estab-
lishment, one acre being alone planted
with conifers from 2i->-inch pots; 1!.").-
oiMt of the pretty Biota nana and the
newer Biota filiformis japonica
(Veitch) are at the head of the long
procession of this interesting class.
Owing to the nature of the soil, aided
by a high state of cultivation, roses
and fruits attain in one season won-
derful growth, both in root and

pears, maintained chietly for grafts,
but at the same time yielding profit-
able crops of fruit. Kieffer. Le Conte
and Bartlett were the leaders. In or-
namental plants I noted especially the
rare red-flowering yucca ( Hesperalaea
yuccafolia). and Osmanth\is ilicifolius.
a beautiful shrub bearing pure white
blossoms when in bloom.
Commenting upon the season, Mr.

one almost seven feet. They are an
apt illustration of the productiveness
of the soil, and may well be termed
the six of spades, each being a knight
of that useful tool. The heavy work,
however, is done by machines, thus
effecting a great saving in labor. The
help is comfortably quartered on the
estate, their domiciles, dotted here and
there, being quite picturesque.

Loo'iing South.

.\n abundant supply of water is ob-
tained from a series of springs. As I
stood upon one of the magnificent
bluffs and surveyed the superb sur-
rounding country, with the hills of
South Carolina looming up in the dis-
tance. I could but admire the sagacity
and foresight of the hospitable head
of the firm in selecting such ait ideal
spot in which to carry on an immense
and flourishing business. W. M.

Looking East.
FRUITLAND NURSERIES, AUGUSTA, GA.

branch. Vast numbers of both are
grown. I can easily Imagine that to
see the roses in bloom and to sample
the luscious fruit in season is a de-
light to be long remembered. Of the
long list of roses, one that is particu-
larly superb as a hedge plant is the
polyantha Marie Favie. It is almost
as strong as the brier and quite as
fragrant. I noted a grand orchard of

Berckmans said it has been the best
in the history of the house. Two
gangs of packers were kept busy night
and day to handle the heavy orders.
The shipping and office arrangements
are most complete in every detail.

I cannot pass without noticing a
substantial part of the establishment,
the six brothers Skinner, none of
whom is less than six feet tall, and

NOTES FROM A GEORGIA
NURSERY.

Magnolia Grandiflora — This type has
many forms, amongst the most con-
spicuous of which are the following:

Gloriosa — Flowers of immense size,
frequently 12 inches in diameter, and
usually with three more petals than
the type; foliage very large and
stocky.

Ferruginia — So called from the
brown, rusty undersurface of the
leaves; flowers with rounded petals, of
medium size.

Oxoniensis — Flowers very large.

De La Gollissoniere, or Nanneten-
sis — Very large flowers, sometimes
with an extra row of petals.

The above varieties must all be
propagated by grafting in order to
have them true, as they sport from
seed. Grafted plants usually bear
flowers when two to three feet high,
and are. therefore, very desirable for
northern sections. All are hardy as
far north as Washington, and some
specimens are reported hardy near
Philadelphia.

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Hesperalaea Yuccafolia, or Red
Flowering Yucca — This species was
described by Prof. Engelmann more
tlian thirty years ago. It is a native
of western Texas and northern Mex-
ico, but does not seem to have been in-
troduced to cultivation until some
twelve or fifteen years ago, when we
received plants of it. The flower stalk
appears about May and produces a con-
tinual series of flowers during the
summer and until late in the fall, each
individual flower lasting from six to
eight days. It is a showy plant, but
very slow in propagating, as the best
way is to increase it by division. Seed
pods form very seldom and seedlings
always come true.

Limonium Trifoliatum, or Hardy

upon the lemon or sour orange stocks
do not take kindly to cramped quar-
ters, and as they require large tubs
and much room, they are often unde-
sirable for small conservatories. This
is obviated by using the Citrus trifo-
liata, and a plant in an S or 10-inch
pot laden with large, luscious fruit
demonstrates the value of this class of
plants.

As a hedge plant tor defensive pur-
poses, it is destined to supersede any
of the thorny species heretofore used
for that purpose. It is of rapid and
compact growth, remarkably easy to
transplant, free from insect depreda-
tions or diseases, and does not throw
up suckers. Though deciduous, the
vivid green color of the bark gives the

Field of the Polyantha Rose Marie Fa vie, at Fruitland, Augusta, Ga.

Japan Lemon [Synonyms: Pseudaegle
sepiara. Citrus trifoliata. Citrus trip-
tera, Karatachi ( Japanese name) ] :
This plant has been known in botani-
cal collections for many years past,
but its value as a stock for oranges
was only lately discovered here, when
plants of the Kum Kwat orange sent
us by Dr. Geo. Hall from Yokohama
in 1873 were found to be grafted upon
the Citrus trifoliata. We immediately
began to propagate the best varieties
of Florida oranges (taking a hint from
our Japanese friends), and in a few
years Florida orange growers report-
ed through their horticultural papers
that this stock caused nearly all
oranges to withstand more frost than
trees of the same varieties budded up-
on either the sour orange or wild
lemon.

But its great value as a stock is that
it dwarfs the graft in the same man-
ner that the Paradise does the apple,
and this produces plants eminently
suited for pot culture, a two-year graft
usually setting fruit, and plants three
to four years old and not above three
feet high can carry a crop of from 10
to 20 large oranges. Trees grafted

hedge a bright appearance in winter.
Hedges planted in good soil and prop-
erly cared for will at their third year
be so compact as to prevent a rabbit
from coming through, and are a Tor-
midable barrier to man and beast. Be-
ing hardy as far north as the latitude
of New York city, it is, therefore, one
of the most desirable plants for pro-
tective hedges. P. J. BERCKMANS.
Fruitland, Augusta, Ga,

to neglect the young plants as a con-
sequence, as is the natural inclination
with the increasing spring work and
need of room. One is frequently
tempted to relegate those which are
pricked out in flats under the edges of
benches, etc., but don't do it, as the
results are soft, drawn plants; first
over watered and then over dry, and
by the time you are ready to plant out
you have a poor plant in some one re-
spect, if not more than one.

We think it better to give them too
much air and light, rather than err on
the other side. Therefore, if you have
not room in the house, or cold frames
for them, find some place sheltered
from too strong winds, and where they
can be conveniently watered outside of
the house. Extra caution will have to
be used about watering, as they will
dry out so much faster than in the
house (unless it rains all the time, as
for the past week). This treatment
will harden them off, and they will
bear transplanting into the open
ground much better than if taken di-
rectly from the houses.

Some growers advocate buying your
stock every season, claiming that they
have better flowers thereby. We have
not experimented largely in this line,
not having had good results in what
we have tried. However, we have or-
dered some stock from different lo-
calities to try again this season, and
we shall try part of each lot, both
inside and out of the houses. I shall
be disappointed if they do well the
first year, for, as I have before stated,
our experience is that it takes one or
two seasons for them to get accli-
mated, so to speak. However, we shall
watch the development with interest.
We hope that others will try the same
method and report the results, as we
believe that this department would be
of much more use to growers if such
things were freely discussed, and any-
thing out of the ordinary line reported
for the benefit of all.

R. E. SHUPHELT.

VIOLET NOTES.

The issue of The Review for the
2Sth is just at hand, and I find that
I or the printers have made a little
mistake, which makes me say what I
do not mean. The sentence commenc-
ing. "More plants," etc., should read:
"More plants can be grown on a given
piece of gi'ound, as one can plant
closely, and then, too, a 'horse' culti-
vator," etc, not "hand" cultivator.
This, as will be seen, quite changes the
meaning.

With us it has continued to rain
more or less all the week — mostly
more — so that we have been unable to
do anything to the fields preparatory
to planting. Care should be taken not

SHEEP MANUF.E FOR THE LAWN.

I have a quantity of sheep manure,
and thought of using it as a fertilizer
for the lawn. Would you advise using
it for this purpose, and if so, in what
way, to obtain best results? E. W.

Sheep manure is a good grass ferti-
lizer and an application of ouO pounds
per acre, or even more on certain soils,
would be all right. A cheaper ferti-
lizer (cheaper as regards the amount
of plant food per dollar of cost) could
be compounded by any dealer in ferti-
lizers. The best proportions would be
(> per cent, nitrogen, ."> per cent, phos-
phoric acid (available), and 3 per cent,
potash. According to a simple rule,
this figures $2(i per ton, and may be
applied at the rate of 200 pounds per
annum per acre in two applications,
say one now and another two months
later. Finely ground tankage contains
about the proper proportions of plant
food for lawns and it can be had from
$18 to $24 per ton. J. A. P.

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Chrysanthemums.

A subscriber. "S W.." sends the fol-
lowing: "Which is the best culture
for chrysanthemums raised and plant-
ed in a greenhouse? It you desire
very big flowers, must there be any
pinching done, or do you allow just
one single stem for each plant? Wlien
is the best time for planting them in
the bench?" A very few weeks ago
there apeared in The Review a rather
exhaustive article on chrysanthemums
which covered all the points of incpiiry.
but evidently "S. W." has not been a
"constant reader." Briefly, to answer
these questions I would say. plant at
once in ."> inches of rather neavy loam,
with a fifth of animal manure added.
and bone flour in the proportion of one
quart to two bushels of soil: plant
firmly. No pinching must be done;
let the main growth go right up. only
keeping all side or lateral growths
pinched off. For specific instructions
about watering, ventilation, disbud-
ding, and other essentials, please look
up No. 19 of Florists' Review.

Spreading and Standing Over Plants.

After the last shift has been given
to geraniums, fuchsias, pelargoniums,
cannas, and much other spring stock.
your labor is not nearly done by sim-
ply watering. This is just the time
that many plants, and most plants, un-
less hindered by a shady house and the
absence of artificial heat, will make a
rapid growth. It is the season of vigor
that suceeds a semi-hibernating state.
Standing over and giving more room
to a batch of plants costs so little that
it should never be neglected. A very
slow man will stand over and space
4.(KM> geraniums in ten hours. Sup-
posing he received $2 per day. and the
boy that helped him $1. that would be
75 cents per thousand. By giving them
another inch of space, removing a yel-
low leaf here and there, and perhaps a
too-early flower that you don't want to
mature, you have added at the very
least .fl per hundred to their value,
and most likely much more. Still, if
you see a batch of drawn-up. leggy,
sickly-looking plants, the owner says:
"They would have been better, but I
didn't have time to give them a move-
over."

Many of our bedding plants, gera-
niums, coleus, cannas and others,
should have no shade, but in the ab-
sence of shade much watering will be
needed, and what will »»elp to dis-

pense witn much watering, to the
great benefit of the plants, is to plunge
the pots to at least half their depth
in some cheap and easily handled ma-
terial. Remember, it takes a little
time and a little material to plunge
the plants, but the saving is at least
one watering a day on the hot days of
this month, and the great vigor shown
by those plunged compared with those
continually dried out will pay over
and over again. Sifted coal ashes, tan-
bark, old hotbed, and. best of all. spent
hops, will do as a plunging material.
I don't say this plan is absolutely
necessary, but it will save labor and
produce a plant much better fitted to
stand the sun and wind than one
grown in a shady house.

The Ivy Geranium.

I spoke above of keeping flowers
picked off till they were wanted. Of
all common flowers that is most essen-
tial in the beautiful ivy geranium, for
fine blossoms as they are. they soon
exhaust themselves if the flowers are
not kept picked. They are beautiful
plants, but when planted out make a
strong growth and quickly go out of
flower. When their roots are limited
to a large jar, vase, or veranda box,
they are very satisfactory, and will
continue to llower for months if not
exhausted by old flowers being left on.
This is largely true of our common
zonale, or bedding geranium. When
a plant is allowed to run to seed, it is
exhausting its strength more than all
the flne expanded petals do. Geranium
flowers are some of the most durable
of all if placed in water, and for ceme-
tery purposes we have never had
enough.

Roses.

Not much later than this should
your stock of young roses receive their
last shift, which is a 4-inch; larger
than this is not necessary, and to re-
main in a ;Vinch till planting time
they would get stunted. In a more
southern latitude you couid. by the
middle of this month, place them in a
cold frame, and later remove the sash,
which will give them a good, hardy
growth. With us the period that they
would be benefited by a move to a cold
frame would be too short to be of
much avail. So place them in a light
house, where you can ventilate per-
fectly. No shade should be given, and
a plunging would be of the greatest
benefit to them. American Beauties

will want the same treatment as the
teas. Endeavor to get a good, strong,
growing plant by the middle of June
or. latest, by first of .July.
Hanging Baskets.

This is a feature of ornamental gar-
dening that has been for some years
decidedly on the wane, but yet is by
no means dead. Hung round a brown-
stone mansion, they would be absurd-
ly out of place, but on the veranda of
the more modest villa, they are quite
endurable. We have often thought
we would get "stuck" on a hundred
hanging baskets, but about the middle
of June, sure enough along would
come somebody that wanted them for
a new summer resort, excursion
steamer, or something else. How they
are abused and what hideous objects
they become before half the season is
over is none of our business. If intel-
ligently cared for. they have a fresh
and pleasant appearance till frosts of
autumn gather them in. There are
hanging baskets of wood, of earthen-
ware and of wire. The latter is the
only kind tolerated here, and is in
every respect the best. When lined
with green moss from the woods, they
are sightly in appearance and the roots
of the crowded plants find a most con-
genial feeding ground if not allowed
to get parched. It should be unneces-
sary to say that the richest soil should
be used in the baskets, for there are
ten times as many plants occupying
the space as should produce one
healthy, growing plant; but with all
that they exist, and even grow if faith-
fully cared for.

If in a shady place you can use as
center plants fuchsias and Rex bego-
nias, but if exposed to sun and wind
and perhaps dust, you had better se-
lect for the center or upright plants
any of these: Geraniums, coleus,
achyranthes. Begonia vernon, age-
ratum. or almost any plant that will
stand the sun and little root room. The
chief attraction of a hanging basket is
the so-called vines, or. more properly,
the plants that will droop and keep
green. Even if the center plants should
wilt, if the droopers hang down and
make a pretty effect, you will hear no
fault finding. Of these, there are a
number, and when arranging them on
the edge of a basket see that those of
a shorter growth, like lobelias, are
alternated with one of more rampant
growth, such as senecio (German ivy).
There is lobelia, senecio, money vine,
the variegated glechoma, vincas, ivy
geranium, gramraanthes, maurandya,
nasturtium, double sweet alyssum,
Pylogne suavis. sedums, small plants
of English ivy, Solanum jasminoides,
and others. We fill the baskets about
the middle of May. They are then in
good condition to be exposed about the
first of June. WM. SCOTT.

A ROSE TWO INCHES TALL.

A rose bush in bloom, not over two
inches tall, was recently shown us by
Mr. W. C. Egan, Highland Park. 111.
It was a little specimen of Rosa poly-

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antha nana in a thumb pot with one
good bloom at the top. The plant was
only -IS (lays from seed. It seems as
though there would be a sale for a
limited number of such diminutive
plants, for the ladies who saw this
plant all agreed that is was "just too
cute for anything."

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CHICAGO.

The Market.

There is an abundant supply of all
stock, and prices are very moderate.
Tea roses range in price from $1 to $";i
a hundred, with rare sales of the very
choicest at .~t;4, the bulk of the sales
being made closer to the lower figure.
Carnations range from 4i> cents up to
SflM) per KHi. only the very fancy go-
ing above the latter figure. There
have been large sales of out-door bulb-
ous flowers and lilac which seem to be
of superior quality this year, and this
has undoubtedly affected the prices of
roses and carnations. The Greeks are
thick on the streets, and they are evi-
dently an important factor in dispos-
ing of the bulk of the stock after the
choice shipping grades have been se-
lected out. The returns to some of the
growers must be very small. At the
same time the opinion is general that
conditions are not so unfavorable as
at the same time last year.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Florists"
Club was held last Thursday evening
and the timely paper on bedding plants
by Mr. C. J. Stromback was listened to
with much interest. The paper and a
full report of the discussion appear
■elsewhere in this issue.

This was the last meeting at the old
■quarters. The next meeting will be
held in room 417 at 40 Randolph street
Friday evening, May (1. This brings
the two meetings rather close together,
but was necessitated by the change in
meeting nights from the second and
fourth Thursdays to the first and third
Fridays of the month. At the meeting

tomorrow night the subject will be,
"Palms. Ferns and Decorative Plants,"
and it will be opened by Mr. E. Wien-
hoeber.

At the adjourned session last Thur.?-
day evening several hot games were
rolled. Samuel Murray and Arthur
Newell, of Kansas City, and Mr. Nich-
olson, of the Texas Seed and Floral
Co.. Dallas, Tex., were visitors and
took a hand. But most noteworthy of
all was the presence of the veteran
Sam Pearce. It isn't often we get Sam
out to a meeting nowadays.

The bowlers will in future meet ev-
ery Friday evening for practice at the
alleys at 77 Randolph. They are good
alleys to train on, being full regulation
in every respect. Fat scores are not
common, but when you see one you
know it was earned. The hoys have
an eye out for the honors at Omaha.

Various Items.

Bassett & Washburn have rented the
big Mitchell greenhouse at Hinsdale
and will use it for carnations. Thi.s
house is '<<> feet wide and ."i.-iO feet lon.g.
It will be entirely remodeled, iron pipe
supports substituted for the present
wooden ones, ventilators added, tile
benches built, and new water supply
provided. The carnations to be grown
include .'>.ii(K> Mrs. Bradt, 7.IHK) Flora
Hill, :!,(Hlii Mary Wood, .'^imm* Mayor
Pingree, ;'.,<i(ii> Jubilee, l,tHHi Lily and
Maud Dean, l,ii(i(> Psyche, 1,<mhi Paint-
ed Lady, 1,«MH> Armazindy, :<(») Mrs.
Frances Joost, 'ii«> Gold Nugget and
."idO assorted novelties. This house is
so close to their present large plant
that it can be easily handled in con-
nection with it. It is evident that
Bassett & Washburn have faith that
novelties are profitable. The high
prices obtained here all season for
really high-grade blooms of Mrs.
Bradt and others undoubtedly influ-
enced them in the matter.

A. Anthes has opened a floral siore
at I'cSii North Clark street.

Mr. ,J. A. Budlong, the Bowmanville
rose grower, will open a city Whole-
sale store May \'>.

A. L. Randall has heard so much of
the springs at West Baden. Ind., that
he has decided to try them himself,
and will spend a week or ten days
there.

Klehm's Nursery is growing a fine
lot of longiflorum lilies for Decoration
Day trade. They will be sold by Ken-
nieott Bros. Co. Wire John, at Ken-
nicott's, who can build most anything
In wire, has just completed a wire
frame model of the warship Maine, 7
feet long. It is for F. Mendonza. the
Forty-third street florist, who will use
the piece for a window decoration,

E. H. Hunt is gaining strength very
slowly and is still unable to visit his
place of business.

A gardener by the name of Herman,
employed at the greenhouses of the
Rogers Park Floral Co., dropped dead
of heart disease last Saturday.

Mr. Henry Wietor is still confined
to his house by illness.

NEW YORK.

In the Wholesale District.

The market is still inactive and
prices are what you can get, not wliat
you ask. The early part of the week
was only characteristic of what it has
been since Easter. The latter part im-
proved somewhat, however. This was
rather the result of a lightening of
shipments than any excess of demand,
and prices ruled the same.

Beauties are still a bugbear, and will
continue so, it is expected, till the hy-
brids pan out. Other stocks of roses
far exceed the demand, and there is
considerable mildew among the poorer
grades of flowers. To say that $."i to
iL'd per 1,(HH> was a fair average price
would not be far from the mark. Beau-
ties reaching top at 20 cents. Hybrids
are still coming in, and are of excep-
tional quality and command fair prices.

Carnations have not been over-plen-
tiful, and sold slowly till the slight
reaction. Poor stock suffers severely
at these times, and the only outlet
seems to be the fitful Greek, who soars
around like a bird of prey, ready to
take advantage of the least glut in any
line, but alas! what could we do with-
out him; he is the scavenger of the
market, so to speak, and one asks,
what would become of this overplus
if this outlet was completely cut off,

Violets are getting poor and "while
eyed." The demand is corresponding-
l,v low, and stock is cleaned up at any
price, only a few choice lots realizing
a fair picking and living price.

Bulb stock, nit I Very few orchids in
the market. Smilax is increasing in
quantity, with less demand and price
lower. A few white sweet peas, Emily
Henderson, are to be seen, and some
variegated varieties. The old standby,
Blanche Ferry, seems to have the call,
however.

The Retail Trade.

There is no material change in the
stores and an inert lassitude reigns.
You ask the reason, and tiie answer is.
War. It is undoubtedly playing more
or less havoc in all lines, the florists
as usual feeling the tightening of the
purse strings first.

One of the oldest and best known
florists in the city. J. M. Hodgson, is a
victim of the first of May, and his
store, which has been one of the land-
marks of Fifth avenue, is being torn
down to make room for a more mod-
ern structure. Meantime Mr. Hodg-
son has moved up the "avenoo" a lit-
tle higher to Forty-sixth street, and we
hope continued success will atteml
him.

The Marts.

Brother John Cleary is nothing if
not patriotic, but he has been so busy
lately that he did not know a state of
war existed, and while his neighbors
were displaying "Old Glory," he un-
wittingly hung out "his red flag." Since
then he has been explaining to deputa-

MAY 5, 1898.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

895

View in the wholesale store of Reinberg Bros., Chicago.

tions of zealous citizens that he is not
an anarchist. All the same the cigars
are on John.

The Club.

Next Monday, at the regular meeting
of the New York Florists' Club, be-
sides the usual monthly exhibit for the
club's medals. Professor W. E. Britton,
■of the Connecticut Agricultural Expe-
riment Station, will give an interesting
talk on "Experiments With Chemical
Fertilizers on Greenhouse Plants." and
:a large meeting is anticipated.

"Various Items,

Greater New York is so great now
that when any one comes from the
Quaker City they bring along a chap-
eron, and so when our friend. Harry
Bayersdorfer. passed through this city
■on his way to "Yurrup." to seek the
"newest" in his line, he was accom-
panied by his genial partner. Paul
Berkowitz. Mr. Bayersdorfer sailed
Tuesday on the steamship Havel, and
we wish him a bon voyage and safe
return.

New Jersey.

At the regular meeting of the New
Jersey Floricultural Society Monday
evening, Malcom MacRorie in the
chair, the usual business was trans-
acted. The essay for the evening was,
"Horticultural Societies; Their Pur-
pose and Management," which was
ably handled by Mr. James W. 'With-
-ers, and brought out considerable dis-
cussion.

ST. LX3UIS.

The Market.

The cut flower trade in St. Ix)uis is
not what it should be, and the glut is

still with us, especially in carnations.
Roses, too. have been very plentiful.
Perles. Brides and Bridesmaids are the
most plentiful. Quantities of cut flow-
ers of all kinds are being receivftl
daily as a result of the high tempera-
ture, and there has been a heavy loss
in all varieties, there being very little
demand the past week, and only the
very best of stock selling. It is im-
possible to sell the poor stock, even
the fakir refusing it.

The various commission houses re-
ceived some fine specimens of all kinds
of flowers in season last week, but as
trade is dull, prices are merely nomi-
nal. Funeral work seems to be on
the increase rather than otherwise.
Transient trade is almost entirely
monopolized by the fakirs, who fairly
swarm the down-town district. It has
been a long time since prices were as
low as last week. Carnations and
roses have suffered alike in this re-
spect. The market can not possibly
consume all that is received, not even
with the help of the fakir.

Beauties have been in fair demand,
but have suffered with the rest. Short
stemmed ones are nearly all bullheads
and most of them have to be dumped.
The best stock of Brides, Maids, Me-
teors and Carnots sells at $4; seconds.
.$1 and $2: mixed roses in 1.(XH.1 lots
sold some places at $."i.

Carnations are down with the rest:
prime stock brings $1 and good blooms
T.'p cents, while the bulk sells at ."iD
cents, and in larger lots the price is
less.

Violets are about over, and the few
that come in bring 3.5 cents.

Bulb stock is about all cut. Tulips
and Dutch hyacinths are coming in
from the open ground. Sweet peas are
not over-abundant yet, but the indica-

tions are that they will be shortly;
price this week opened at 75 cents per
100.

Ferns are still very scarce. Smiiax
is selling well at l."i cents per string.
One commission man who had a few
ferns arrive last week put the price up
to .i;:;..''pii per l.twio. This the florists
did not relish, but had to have them,
though in the future when ferns be-
come more plentiful they will remem-
ber him for his kindness for selling
them, even at that price.

Personals.

Mi-s. Martin, who bought out Wm.
Lingenbrink. in Alexander's drug
store. ."i2ii Olive street, a few months
ago, has closed its doors.

Mr. Fred Foster, formerly manager
of the Krebs Floral Company, has
opened a wholesale house on Eleventh
street, between Pine and Chestnut.
The florists about town think he will
do well if he makes money.

W. J. and M. S. Vesey, of Fort
"Wayne, Ind., are sending to this mar-
ket some elegant stock: also their new
carnation. Fort Wayne.

Riessen Floral Co. report lots of
funeral work the past week: also a
few good wedding orders booked for
this month.

Max Herzog lost l.iKtn feet of glass
by hail Sunday afternoon. A few oth-
er florists in the same vicinity also
lost a few feet. The storm likewise
did a considerable damage to our
parks.

Club Notes.

The members of the Florist Club
should not forget to attend the next
meeting. Thursday, May 12, at 3 p. m.,
as business of great importance will
come up and there will be an exhibi-
tion of miscellaneous cut blooms by
local growers.

The Florist Bowling Club made a
change on Monday night and rolled
four games of Cocked Hat. The even-
ing was fine and the attendance was
good. C. A. Kuehn was high man in
the four games with 147: Beneke. sec-
ond, with 137: Kunz and Beyer a tie
for third place, with 134. The highest
single game was by Beneke, with ."U:
Kunz, second, with 45; Kuehn, third,
with 41). Next Monday night the club
will made arrangements to roll a
match game with the Concordia Turn-
ers of South St. Louis, and the team
selected at the same time. A full at-
tendance is requested. J. J. B.

PHILADELPHIA.

Weather Affects Supply.

Last week it was so unseasonably
cold and wet (the latter not so very
unseasonable) that the growers had
to fire harder than six weeks ago. Re-
lief came on Saturday, when it cleared,
but many a grower was surprised to
find how much coal the last week in
April had consumed.

The effect of all this was to shorten

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MAY 5, 1S9S.

the supply of cut flowers considerably,
which tended to steady prices. Trans-
ient trade was poor, but there were
some weddings that ciuseJ a fair de-
mand for blooming pl-inty. yellow
daisies and hydrangeas being riuft
used.

Plant Trade.

The sales of stock for out - door
planting are daily increasing. Hardy
roses are in brisk demand.

The department stores are senin.?
Imported hybrid roses at l."i cents each,
$1.2.") a dozen. The growers offer
strong ti-inch stuff at Jii-'iO to -f-l a
dozen. When really good, these lind
ready sale. It is a pity that this stock
is all brought into the houses imrae-
diately after Easter. When wanted
for planting outside, the plants vlo
much better when not started indoors.
Won't you keep part of your stock in
the cold frames, gentlemen? The many
buyers will pay you just as much, and
wiil be better pleased.

There is a growing demand for the
hybrid tea class of roses — something
tliat will live outdoors and bloom all
summer. La France is deservedly a fa-
vorite. The old - fashioned monthlies,
such as Hermosa and Agrippina, are
considered too small.

To return to cut flowers: Prices are
about the same as last quoted. Beau-
ties are a trifle lower. Tea roses are
in fair demand, though the street men
handle a good many.

Carnations are a little firmer than
roses, except white, which have sold
as low as $2 a thousand; $1.2."i to .fl.-jO
a hundred is about the price for good
stock. It is likely that less of the
divine flower will be grown in the
suburbs of this city next season. The
growers from farther out of town,
where the cost of production is less,
are gradually crowding the nearby
growers out of the market. Distance
counts for less with this flower than
might be supposed. When carefully
packed the express companies can de-
liver them with speed at moderate
cost.

Out-door bulbous stock is coming in-
to bloom. Comparatively few of these
flowers find their way to the stores,
most of them being planted out for
effect in private gardens.

Notes.

Patriotism is shown by the red,
white and blue ribbons seen in one of
the store windows, and the club has
already sent one member to Ih'? wjr.
The Bible quotation of "the last shall
be first" applies here.

Robert Scott & Son are hard at work
moving their glass from Eiglitreuth
and Jackson streets to Sharon Hill.
Ten new houses are to be built for cut
flowers and the old hQuses rebuilt for
growing young roses.

C. and G. L. Pennock are engaged in
extensive building at Lansdowne.

Landis & Co. (H. D. Rohrer) are
putting up new houses at Lancaster.

Philadelphia boasted four rose-grow-

ing foreman who stand head and
shoulders above their fellows. The
first of these. Isaac Kennedy, is wise-
ly content in these stirring war times.
Another, Stephen Mortensen, has, un-
der the alias of 'Samuelson of Hat-
boro," been sending in some fine stuff
from his new place at Southampton.
A third, A. Fabrenwald, is hard at
work building three l.')!) - foot rose
houses at Hillside, Montgomery coun-
ty. Now, what has become of P. H.
Meehan?

Marmaduke Tilden, of Madison, N.
J., was in town last week. Mr. Tilden
sent to the New York market some of
the best Beauties seen in Madison last
winter, and you know the standard
for Beauties in Madison. J. W. Y.

CINCINNATI.

Review of Trade.

Trade during the past week might be
called fair, but that is the best we can
say for it. Some flowers are selling
well, while others are a glut. Beauties
are in the lead, choice stock going live-
ly at .S2.4II per dozen. Meteors come
next at $4 to $•'> per lOO; Brides and
Maids, $4, and Perles, $.'{.

Harrisii and longiflorum are plenti-
ful, with but little demand, and are
selling anywhere from .'jti cents to $1
per dozen. Colored carnations, espe-
cially red ones, are going slowly.
White sell fairly well at •fl..''i<l per loO.
Valley is scarce and of course there is
a demand for it. When obtainable it
sells readily at $."1. Smilax and as-
paragus sell well, owing to the scarcity
of ferns.

Notes.

The Fair, a large department store
of this city, is evidently laboring un-
der the impression that there is big
money in the florist business, as they
have recently opened up a cut flower
department, with Harry Edwards as
manager,

Francis Rutland, of Lockland, O.,
has disposed of his greenhouses to W.
K. Partridge, who for years has had
charge of the seed department of J. M.
McCuUough's Sons.

Max Rudolph, the Twelfth street
florist, will shortly visit his parents in
Germany. B.

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Address Minnesota, care of Florists' Review.

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897

BUFFALO.

The writer has heen so much occu-
pied of late with moving old store fur-
niture, paper hoxes. cash registers
without any cash, and other trifles,
that little time has been left to note
the state of business. From the great
dearth of weddings, it is evident that
betrothed parties have postponed the
blissful time till after the fall of Ha-
vana. There are plenty of flowers,
with only a moderate demand. Very
cool, cloudy, unsettled weather has
also helped to make us quiet.

Mr. Wm. Kasting, our widely known
•commission man, has just returned
from a visit among his customers iu
Pittsburg. Wheeling and other cities
in that direction, and from his appear-
ance must have made many friends,
for he looks awfully contented.

Plant men are looking forward to a
brisk and lively time, for there are
■certainly many hundreds of homes re-
quiring some "ornamental horticul-
ture" that did not exist last sprin.g.
and the increase in stock grown is lit-
tle if any more than formerly.

W. S.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

Cut finwer business for the past week
i^liows no material change from the pre-
cfdinpT week. Trade is very slow and no
mistake. Suppl.v continues heavy and de-
mand lig-ht. Buyers wanting but little
bu.v Mttle, and will take only the cream.
This leaves the bulk of the stock o£ fair
to good quality to be worked off as best
It can. and it is needless to say it goes
for little money.

The supply of strictly fine Beauties, ex-
tra long stems, is in excess of the de-
mand. Maids and Brides selling best In
rose line.

Supply of Harrisii is easing up a little,
but call for them continues light. Out-
*loor grown tulips are in evidence, among
them some very fine Parrots. Smilax ex-
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really first class on the market.

Mildew is noticed on stocks of some
growers, but not badly as >-et. Outdoor
narcissus and daffodils are abundant,
with very limited sale. Taken all in all,
though grower, retailer and commission
men are dissatisfied with present condi-
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to be considerably better than for the
same time a year ago.

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tion plant. Worth growing for its beautifulfoli-
agi.- aldiH-. r>Oc each; Jl.iH) per doz.

SUSAN B. ANTHOlSrY. Handsome light green
foliage, inirneiise perfect flowers, like drifted
snow. A grand l>loniner; long-stemmed flowers.
Splendid for cutting, 'i.ic each; $15.00 per 100.

WHITE WINQS. Exquisite, large semi-double
Howers. Shining white petals, very long. Beau-
tifullv incurved and curled. Grand for cut
tlowtTs. 2^c each; $15.00 per 100.

MADONNA. A pure white Anemone flowered
variet\ . Fluwers of tlie most perfect form.
Beautiful center of small florets, prettily fringed.
Fine upright habit. Flowers on long stems. 25c
each; $2.00 per doz.

These varieties are earlvand medium bloomers.

Send for Trade List of

Seeds, Plants. Bulbs, and Cacti.

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Mention Florists' Re\-iew. Ventura-by-the-Sea. Cal

Marie Louise Runners

25,000 at $4 per 1000; 60c. per 100.

UlAMTCn ^'IW Maids. KUO Brides, 200 Perles. 200
iVAIl I LU Beauties, 200 Meteor, 200 Belle Sie-
brecht, 2jA-incli pots.

HILLSDALE aORAL PARK,

Mention Florists' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

898

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MAY 5, 1S9S.

BALTIMORE.

Trade Conditions.

Trade has shown very little im-
provement over last week's chaotic
condition and is still extremely quiet.
In one short week the elements gave
us samples of winter, spring and sum-
mer weather. Of these changes, how-
ever, the latter was the only one ap-
preciated by the florists, as rain, hail
and snow^ offered little encouragement
to transient trade.

A few of the retailers were kept
quite busy over several large wedding
orders which had been previously
booked, but barring these there was
little else of note.

Roses are very plentiful, far beyond
the demand, ^^arnations are not over
abundant; as they seem to be the most
popular flower, there is no trouble to
sell out. Heavy shipments of Harrisii
are arriving from Oakland, Md., our
local supply being over. Sweet peas
are in, but do not sell in the colors.
White sweet peas for weddings have
been the rage.

Bedding plants at the markets are
not selling well on account of the in-
clement weather. At this season of
the year the stall holders do a large
business in that class of stuff and con-
sequently are carrying very little otlier
stock.

Notes.

At the last meeting of the Gardeners'
club Mr. Paul Binder, our financial sec-
retary, was prevailed upon by a unani-
mous vote to reconsider and witlidraw
his resignation.

Mr. Fred. Bauer, of Govanstown,
Md., read a paper upon the utilization
of greenhouse space. He gave in de-
tail his ideas of how a commercial
place carrying a miscellaneous stock
should be conducted, which, on the
whole, proved very interesting and in-
structive.

Visitors.

Mr. Wm. Scott and Mr. C. F. Chris-
tenson, of Buffalo, were with us a few
days this week. The writer regrets
very much not to have been in when
these gentlemen called, but a severe
cold prevented his attendance to busi-
ness the entire day. Mr. Alexander
Scott (who is a brother of our well-
known visitor) had these gentlemen in
tow, and they were consequently in
good hands.

Mr. J. .1. Styer, of Concordville. Pa.,
was another visitor, Mr. Styer is quite
a large grower of carnations.

C. F. F.

WHENEVER you need any irade
supplies not offered in our advertising
columns, write us about i*. We wi'l
place you in communicxtion with
some one who can supply what you
want.

WHEN you write an advertiser, al-
ways state that you saw the adv. in
The Florists' Review.

COTTBROS.CQ

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, Ilili.
Lonjj Distance Telephone EXPRESS 400.

Longiflorum Lilies for Decoration Day

Klehm's Nurserv has grown a special lot of these for Decoration Da\. and we can supply
Iheiii at $1.00 a dozen, $7.00 per 100.

l.J.AJ.J.Ji.J.J.J.J.AJ.AAJ.J.J.J..»AJ».AJ.AJ.AJ.J.J.J.JLAJ.<f

HEY^RE BIRDS ^^

HtADOtARrtRS roR

DOVES

See tliat my sicrnature is
stamped on everj' Dove.

203 Summit Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.
TTf TTTTTTTTTfTTTTTTTfTTTTT'T'TlrTlrTT^

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CILTIVATION

rOO,000 VERBENAS

Fine Pot Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : S20 per 1 .000. Rooted No Rust or Mildew.

Packed L.ight and

Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000; $50 per 10,000 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

We are llie Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCtLAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

NEW WHITE
CHRYSANTHEMUM

...FRANK HARDY

Facts more eloquent than words. C. S. A. awards highest of the year. New York. 95 points; Bos-
ton. 94 points: Chicago, 93 points; Philadelphia, 89 points. First prize, white in strong competition at
Boston and Philadelphia shows, and certificated wherever shown. The ideal commercial and e.xhibition
bloom. Price, 5U cents each; $1.00 per dozen; $20.00 per hundred; $150.00 per thousand.

A. HERRINGTOIM, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow |

W

.'Ml
.Sorts.

ATER LILIES.

Li°tFne'"''''' CEO- 8- MOULDER,
Lily Park. SMITHS GROVE. KY

TRY AN ADV. in the Review if you
have any surplus stock to sell to the
trade.

BUY YOUR supplies from the ad-
vertisers in The Florists' Review, and
thereby increase the earnings of your
certificate.

IT WILI., BR to your advantage to
mention The Florists' Review every
time you write an advertiser.

MAY 5. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists* Review,

899

.ROSE PLANTS.

Outof ZH^-inch Pots.

American Beauties

Meteor

Bride

Bridesmaid.

Per loo

.. 3.(X)

.. 2 50

2.50

La France 2.50

Belle Siehrecht 2.00

Per looo
$15.00
25.00
20.00
20.00
22.50
22.50

WHOLESAL
GROWERS O

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

rGut riowers

600 000 Feet of Glass. We can till all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses
and'cani.itioii^ We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial and con-
vince yourself

" " " " " ■■ Per 100 Per 1000

.■\,MERIC.AN BE.\UTV.$2.50 $20,00

Plants and cuttings sent by express at L.\ FR.XN'CE. 1.50 12.50

plant rales (30 per cent
1 handise rates'i

Rooted Rose Cuttings

less than mer-

BRIDESM.^ID..

l.nO

12.50

...ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS...

Per u^:i Per looo

JUBILEE $200 $15.00

\Vm. Scott 10" If

Tid.ilWave 1'" ' ;•"

Portia 1"" '■•''*

Lizzie McGovvan.'! 1 OO 7.50

(ioldl^nch 100 l_.M

Mrs. Thompson 1-00 i.nO

Daybreak.!^ 1-50 2.nO

EmmaWocher JW 12.50

Lizzie Gilbert JM 12. aO

Harrison's White 1™ 12.5»

Bridesmaid JM 12.50-

Nivea •*00

FloraHill 8.00 2.5.0(>

MayorPingree 3 00 23.00

Smilax Plants. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000.

Basset! & Washburn

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

^•"""^L-dlfe-allrir^ClT FLOWERS

«

E. G. AMUIING,

»

Correspondence

Solicited

Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The rierlit kliul "f stock, packed in the riRht way,
delivered at the riglit time, and at the right prieea

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

i^iS'S^'' Cut Flowers;

5 Consignments Solicited. Prompt .\ttention J
5 to Sliipping Orders. P

J 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO.*

A. G. Prince &

Company ^^ents

Telephone

Main

3208

for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

"v^^

JtST ARRIVED
IN FINE CONDiriON

Odontoglossum Crispum, Miltonia
Roezlii, Cattleya Chocoensis, Cattleya
Labiata, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii

Lager & Hurrell, f^ToZT' Summit, N. J.

A.L.

Telephone
1496

m

ANDALL ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. G. A. KUEHN

Wholesale Florist

4 Washington St., Chica,go.

In our new and .-nlaroed quarters we are better
prepared than ever to handle your orders.

Full line of Wire De

lull Line Of nire ue- ^-H- w -luccessu:

signs and Florists' > a / Winter & C

"■••S.B. WINTER

Write for lllustraied ' ' 21 Rando

uccessor to

Glover

Write for lllustraied
Catalogrue.

Iph St.
CHICAGO.

HlGHGRADI^Cgt FlOWeTS

Properly Packed and IVmnptly I''nr\\.trik-d

HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs jt ^ ^ J* -^ Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. box 103.

457 Mil>%auliee St.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

Asparagus Plumosus

Nanus

strings
8to iO feet
long. 50 cents

W. H. ELLIOTT,

BRIGHTON, - - - MASS

Shipped

to any part

of the country.

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
txiven prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

GHAS. RAYNER,

ANCHORAGE, KY.,

Specialist (or American Beauties, Meteors,
Maids and Brides. Cut Flowers.

Shipping lacillties and stock unexcelled.

Lowest Market Prices. Write for quotations
on large orders.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

11 THE LARGEST

^.ja. SUPPLY MOUSE
II IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application.

For the trade only.

50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

/^ A VIM AC .Nicely started. .Mnie. Crozy, F,

I^AIMIMAj Marquant, L. E. Bally, Florence

W-uighan, etc., 30c. per doz.; $'i

lur l«i. Pot plants, 4-in., $S per 100.

DC/~.r\MIA Thurstonii, B. Argenteagut-

tJCUUlM I A lata, etc., 2-in., $2; 2M-in., |2.50

per PKI.

PANSY PLANTS Z'i^'^%T^<^'

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, O.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

FINE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to ail
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOOIS CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists

1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

Tomato, Cabbage, lettuce, Celeryand Sweet

Potato, l.")C iH-r lull; $1 per 11X10.
Pepper and Egg- Plants, 2.'>c per 100; $2 per 1000.
Cauliflower Snowball, Sac per 100; $2.50 per lOUtl
.All plants by mail, 10c per 100 extra. Price list
for large quantities. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

900

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MAY 5. 1898.

FORCING BILBS.

We have closed contracts with some
of the best and most reliable produ-
cers for our stock of

Roman Hyacinths, Tulips,

Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White Narcissus, Valley,
Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading: Forcing: Stock.

(jive us a list of your wants and \vc will tjuote same. Don't furgct that we are strictly in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS,

S&SPS. BUL-BS AIND CUT FLOWERS. =

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45, 47 and 49
WABASH AVENUE.

CHICAGO.

OMAHA, NEB.

Trade is excellent in both cut flow-
ers and plants and fair prices are real-
ized. Omaha begins to feel the effect
of the Trans - IVlississippi Exposition,
•which will open its gates June 1. All
the buildings are completed and ready
to receive the exhibits except the hor-
ticultural building, upon which there
is some work yet to do.

The grounds look beautiful. The
weather is favorable for the lawns and
trees and we have had quite a good
deal of rain of late. The arrangement
of the grounds shows great skill on
the part of the landscape gardener;
they are fully as grand as those at the
World's Columbian Exposition. The
florists here are taking much interest
in making a creditable display. Mr.
Chapin. of Lincoln, has charge of the
state display, and Mr. Hess, of Omaha,
has charge of that for Douglas county.

Mr. Reed has sold his interest in
the firm of McPherson & Reed, of
Council Bluffs, to M. Frey. late of Lin-
coln. Neb., and the firm name is now
McPherson & Frey.

Karr & Davidson will open a store
on Douglas street.

Recent callers were Mr. Ford, of
New York, and A. L. Vaughan. of
Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson. Chi-
cago.

At its last meeting the Nebraska
Florists' Club changed its name to the
Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Associa-
tion. J. J. H.

THE National Florists' Board of
Trade of New York has moved into
larger and more commodious quarters
on the fifth floor of the same building,
where there is ample room to handle
the increasing business of the concern.
The street address is still 271 Broad-
way, but the telephone number is now
1955 Cortlandt. Mr. Cornelius S. Loder.
the enterprising secretary, is entitled
to the thanks of the trade for the ex-
cellent work he has done in securing
reliable credit information for mem-
bers. No one selling to the trade can
afford to be without the information
supplied by the Board.

YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup-
plies to the very best advantage from
advertisers in The Florists' R'^view,
and at the same time advanc3 the in-
terests of your paper.

CUT ORCHIDS OIR SPECULTY

We are practical Orchid Growers and Expert Handlers of Cut Orchid Flowers.

MacDONALD tt McMANUS, 7.^o°.\l%V:^

50 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK.

GIVE

US

A

TRL\L

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

RUSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS
or SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

; WM. F. KASTINO c^rJf.'slL^nJ

ii— -^^— ^— ^■^^»^-^™— ^— Florist... ^

495 Washington St . BUFFALO. N. Y. 5

{Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs)

M. RICE & GO.

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

EXCLUSIVE
IMPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS

OF

Florists'
Supplies

Consignments of only the best 5tock
solicited.

W7V^. C STV^ITH

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South 16th Street,

LONQ OIBTANCB 'PHONB 5006 A.

Our central location enables us to fill out-of-
town order.s at short notice.

Ulbolcsak
florist

PHILADELPHIA.

25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

BOUVARDIA,

Double White and Pink. Clean
2-in. stock, $2.50 per 100.

VERBENAS, ^*^^J^!^;i.;'l,^l"°-'

McCREA &. COLE, Battle Creek, Mich.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers.

Boston Fern

Heavy, well-shaped plants, splendid for
store decoration. \'ery diiraljle.
H-in. pots. Il.mi each; $13.1X1 per dozen.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

STATION. PENN. B. R. Germaiitown, Pa.

MAT 5, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

90 J

FLORISTS' gUPPLIES

When in need of anything in way of Wire Designs,
Wheat Sheaves, Cutlery, or anything in general use
by the trade, bear in mind that we can supply you.
On Wire Designs, of wtiich we are large manufac-
turers and carry a large stock, wo meet, the
prices of any reliable house. ■.'«^< We
will not be undersold on these goods. •."< •."* * ,.'* J*

Our WHEAT SHEAVES

Sfll tliemseives. Handsome sliapf, full si/e and weigiit, made of
best quality material, prices right.

WHITE CAPE FLOWERS,

\ i:iM.d (juality at tiO cents per pound.

CTCAS I.EAVES,

IMMORTEI.I.ES,

IirSECTICIDES.

SAYNOR KNIVES,

Can furnish a good Pruning Shear for $1.00.

No toy. but a good strong shear that will do the business.

RIBBON,

SHEARS.

Send for

Catalogue.

Seasonable Flower Seeds 11^^ I^^P^^fcETik^

E. H. HUNT,

HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS.

Taking Effect Mav :>, lSi)8.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTMCE^
We are headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordmary, ordinary Stock per 100. 61.50—

E.-itra..: " 2.00-3.00

ROSES.

Beauties, long per doz.,

medium "

" short "

Brides per 100

Maids

Meteor

Perles

76-78 Wabash Avenue

CHICAGO.

GREENS.

.Asparagus per string,

Ferns,

.'\diantum per 100,

Common Fancy per 1000,

Smilax per doz.,

Galax per 100, 20c., per 1000,

Leurothne Sprays per 100,

Smilax, (Wild): Must be ordered in

Stuck not very good.

Parlor Brand per case.

Medium sized "

Large sized "

MISCELLANEOUS.

Marguerites per IttO.

M ignonette per 100,

Forget-me-not, per 100

Callas per doz.,

Harrisii

Komans per 100,

\'alley "

Violets "

Tulips, Datfodils **

Dutch Hyacinths per doz.,

Pansies per 100,

Lilac ■'

Prices given are for good stock. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be cliarged according to its

value^

.All other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

3.50—

2.00—

1.00-

3.00— 4 00

3.00—4.00

3.00-4.00

3,00-

.00-

.7.i-l.(X)
2.00-2.50
2.00—
1..50—

.7.5-
advance.

3.75—
5..50—
S.OO—

.25—

.50—

.50-
1.00—
1.00-1.25
2.00—3.00
3.00—4,00

.60—1,00
2.0O-

.tiO—

.50—
1,00—1,50

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation. McGowan, Silver
Spray, Wm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen, Si per loo; SS per 1,000.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties. Si. 50 per 100;
Si'> per 1. 000.

Verbena, Fuchias, Heliotrope, Ageratum
Dwarf. Salvia Splendens and Odorata, Feverfew,
Sweet Alyssum, Giant and Tom Thumb, coDea
Scandens, 80c per 100; S8 per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. 50 per
100; S12.S0 per 1,000.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasminoides, Abutllon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn. Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var.. $2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners. 80c per 100; S7
per 1. 000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at ^oc
per TOO. Vinca Major; 4l4-mcU strong plants. Sio
per 100; 5S0 per i.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

Azaleas, JgL^*^^

SANDER, Bruges, Belgium.
A. SIMMOCK, Ag-ent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

Peacock's
Prize Winning
Dahlias

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Send for iS^S Illustrated Descrip-
tive Wholesale Catalogoie before
placing orders elsewhere.

W. p. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

BASSETT & WASHBURN-S

ROSE Plants

We liave an extra selected stock of tlie following

Rose Plants. Will guarantee them to be

as fine as any grown.

Per inO. Per 1.000

AmericanBeautv....2!/2-inch pot, $5.00 $50.00

Brides '. 2^ ■• 3.00 25.00

Bridesmaids m " 300 25.00

Kaiserin iH " 3.50 35.00

President Carnot , 2'; " 3,50 35,00

BASSETT &. WASHBURN,

store, B8 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone M.iiii '_'L'3
Greenhouses and Residence. HINSDALE. ILL.

L..ng fiist.mce 'Phone No, 10,

Carnations Chrysanthemums

New and Standard Varieties.

Our new Trade List will embrace the leading
novelties of 1898 and 1897; as well as the best
standard sorts.
.\ddress ''^-.-^

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

rOI Fl 1^ C. VerschaHeltii and G. Bedder. .HOc
»./WLI_UO-",„.r mil, jvuo per l.lHm. Superb —
fancv Usued.30varieti.-s, ALTERNANTHERA,
P. Major and A. Nana, tine little plants. 75c per lOo.
$5.00 per l.'Kiii, Scarlet Sage, transplanted. $1.00
per IIKI. PANSIES in bloom. Giant. $7.IKI ;
Bugnot. $H,IK1 per l,IIOO, 100 rates by mail. B\
express an\ iiiiantitx at I.IXK) rates.

DAINIEl^ K. HERR,

LANCASTER, PA.

Al-ways mention the Florists' Review
when ■writing advertisers.

ts.\v^ Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage ^jt^jtjtjtjtjt

Box of SOOtI, $5,00
Less quantity at SI, 25 per 1000

Address

MARI^AN P. KBbSBY

1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

sPEc,AUT..s, ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

...ROSES...

3000 Beauties, 2^ 5c

5(KI Meteors, 2K 3c

.500 Meteors, 3 5c

imX) Golden Gate, 3 4c

1000 Maman Cochet, 3 5c

500 White Mainan Cochet, 3 lOc

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Washington, P. C.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

902

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY

189S.

BOSTON.

Review of the Market.

The past week has been very cold
and backward, having a tendency to
keep stock short, so that there has
i-eally been no great surplus, with a
fair dematid. considering the weather.

Roses of the common kinds are plen-
tiful at prices ranging from >f4 to $Hi
per hundred, while red roses of good
quality are scarce and sell readily at
anywhere from $l.T>t> to $4.(MJ per
dozen.

Carnations are still inclined to be
extremely short, and are bringing
from ^L.'id for Mrs. Fisher to .^."..(M* for
Bradt and Flora Hill. The cool
weather has improved the quality of
violets, which are going fairly well at
"idc per hundred.

Sweet peas are plentiful at JI.L'.'i per
hundred. Lilies a drug at .*;;.(H» to

$4.(M).

News Items.

The famous Francis B. Hayes place
at Lexington is now a thing of the
past and the regular contributions to
the many shows of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society will be verv
much missed. The tine specimen foli-
age and flowering plants, for years the
pride of Gardener Coniley. were sold
at auction on Saturday, April ;i(), by
the well known auctioneer, Edward
H. Hatch. The trade from this vicin-
ity was well represented at the sale.

George Mullen, who up to a few
weeks ago was doing business on Park
street, is reported to have disappeared,
and his whereabouts are unknown. A
meeting of his creditoj-s is called at
the flower market during this week.

George Seaverns. a florist of Weston,
has gone to the Klondyke.

Wm. McTier. a New Jersey florist, is
erecting a new commercial house at
Wollaston.

Thomas H. Meade, a well known
rose grower of Dorchester, is the new
manager and editor of the N. E Flor-
ist.

James M. Touhy. for several years
with his brother, P. J. Touhy. of South
Boston, has opened a store in Maverick
square. East Boston.

The annual banquet of the Garden-
ers' and Florists' Club, will take place
at Horticultural Hall Tuesday evening
May o(».

The great interest in the Hayes auc-
tion prevented most of the exhibitors
from taking part in the weekly horti-
cultural exhibition. The only things
of consequence shown were a few
flowering plants and vegetables.

For visitors, we have had Mr. Wini-
fred Rolker, of New York, and a few
of our Holland friends, including P.
N. Koster and J. Blaauw, now on their
way home.

Mr. Peter Barr. a well known seeds-
man from London. Eng., has been do-
ing the "Hub" this week. P.

Roses and Bedding Plants.

Monthly Roses— C. Mermet and Isabella
Sprunt

Montlily Roses— Other varieties, fine stock.

Hylirid Roses — A. Diesbach, Augusta Mie,
Dinsmore. Gen. J acq.. J no. Hopper,
Mad, Masson. M. Charta, Paul Xeyron.

CUinhing Roses— Balto. Belle. Gem of the
Prairies, Russels Cottage, Queen of the
Prairies and Crimson Rambler

Carnations— Good varieties

Chrysanthemums— Best varieties

Pansies— In bud and bloom. $15.00 per l.fHK).,

Pansies— Smaller plants 12.00

Coleus— Best kinds

X'erbenas— Best kinds

Geraniums— Single Scarlet, $2.50: assorted,
2 and 3-inch $3.00 to

Geraniums— Mt. of Snow and Rose Ger

Alternathera— Yellow, $2.00: Red

I/)ahlias — Dr\ roots, best varieties

Pelargoniums— Friend. Victorand Jack.'3-in.
Century Plants— 1 large specimen, s feet
\'ariegated Centur\ Hants -:i large spec

$2.00
2.50

3.00

4.00
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
2.50
2.00

4.00
3.00
2.50
5.00
4.00
high.

Per 100
Pelargoniums— Fred Dorner. 3-inch. $5.00;

M. Thibaut, 4-inch S.OO

Gladiolus — Mi.xed kinds l.^a

Dracaena Indivisa— 3 and 4 inch. ..$J>.00 and 12.00
Cvperus .-Vlt— Umbrella Plant. 3 and 4-inch. 3. CO
Sword Ferns— 25^. 3 and 4-inch, $3.00. $4.00, S.OO

Vincas $6.00 to 10.00

Fuchsias— Assorted 2.00 to 3.00

Swainsona— 2 and 3-inch 3.00

.Ampelopsis — Royalii and \'eitchii. 2-inch. .. 3,00
Clematis —Henryii and Jackmanii, 2 years,

25c each.

Begonias-Metallica $3.00 and 4,00

Farfugium Grande, 2^ and 3-inch 7.00

Genista Racemosos, 2 and 3-inch, $2.50 and 4.00
Cuphea— Platycentra. 2 and 3-in.. 2.00 and
Pineapple— 3 and 4-incli. 25c eacli.

Jasminum — Yellow, 3 and 4-inch

Alocasia

Hibiscus, 3-inch i.m

Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 30c each.

00; 2 large specimens. 4 feet high, $3.00 each.

feet high. $5.00 each.

3.00

5.00
2.00

WILLIAMS 6l sons CO.. BATAVIA, ILL.

.AMERICAN BEAITIES.

Fine Plants, from 3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, - - wyncote, pa.

Evergreens, &c. ROSES!

20.000 American .\rbor \'it^. 2 to s ft., specimens
and hedging.
5.000 Pyramidal Arbor Yitae, 2 to 4 ft.
20.000 Compacta. Globe and other dwf. Arbor
Yitxs, all sizes.
3.000 Xordman's Silver Fir. 1 to 2'a ft.
2.(Xl0 European Silver Fir. 2 to 4 ft.
5.000 Hemlock Spruce. 1 to 4 ft.
10.000 Norway Spruce. 3 to 8 ft.
10.000 Retinosporas Plumosa, Plumosa Aurea.

Squarrosa, and other sorts. 1 to 5 ft.
5.000 Irish Junipers, 1 to 2H ft.
10.000 Pines. Austrian. Scotch, Excelsa. \YIiite and

Dwarf Yarieties, all sizes.
2.000 Euonymus Radicans Yariegata.
1.000 Euonvnuis lannnica. IS to 36 inches.
],(XJ() English Holly. I to 4 ft.
3,000 Malionias, Atiuifolia and Japonica.
3.0(10 English Ivv, '^tmng plants.

Prices Low.
Correspondence Solicited.

THE WM. H. M00\ CO.

MORRISVILLE, PA.

Al

Iways mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

YOU

Every gardener na

Will have missed
Klondike

\ If you do not use economy
and make your own pots.
Cow manure pots can be
made to-day. fit for use to-
morrow. No expense. Es-
pecially recommended for
sending plants and growing
young stock. Greatest in-
vention of cheap pots.

ds a potting machine. Send

tl cents stamps fur sample pot and price list
HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ, Central Vallev, N. Y.

3trong Plants of following va

^ ^ 3trong Plants of following varieties:

Auslna, Florence \'.iui,'luiii, Mnie. Cm/y, .Alphonse Bou-
vier. Chas Hendersuii, Paul Marquant, I.a( Irand Rosea,
Red Foliage, Calsalarias. !^hower of ( lold.
From 2-in. pots. $3 per 100; 4=in., $6 per 100.

EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa.

Own Roots.
Dormant.

Field Growrt

In Cold Storage in Chicago.

No. 1, 2 to 4 feet, cut back to 2 feet
Yellow Rambler (Ag-laia)
Hybrid Perpetuals,

Mosses, Hardy Climbers

and Madam Flantier
These plants are very strong and well shaped. Prices
on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308 Lnity Building. Chicago. III.

HOSlO From 5-inch Pots

Price reduced to close out. Only a few hundred each.
Gen. Jacqueminot. La France, Louis Odier, Coquette des
Alps, Coquette des Blanches, Jules Margotten, Clothiide
Soupert—Fine clean plants at 9c; packing free.

Clematis Henryii and Miss Bateman. the leading
large wliite sorts, fine i and 2-year tield-grown plants,
10c until sold. Clematis Virginiana, sweet scented,
small white flower, 2-year, line, 5c. Samples of Clematis
can be had for stamps

W . H. SALTER. Rochester. N.Y.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids, Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca-
rias, Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Office. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle. N.Y.

...FOR SALE...

Arundo Donax Variegata, ^5-°°

H. STEINMETZ,

RALEIGH, N. C.

ALTERMAHTHERAS, extra tine, L!']n., F. Major.

A. Nana. R. Nana. fJ.SOper 100; $20.00 per 1000.

Rooted Cutting? .\. Nana. R. Nana, .50c per 100;

ft IKI per 1000; «7 l»l per 20<K1
FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTV, strong plants. $5

per KKi A. J. BALDWIN, Newark. Ohio.

I'K'.l^e lllelltinn I'l.oRISTS" Rf.VIEW.

MAY

1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

I OS

HENKY \. DRtlR,

Water
Lilies -"d
Aquatics

W'e make a sjjecialty
ot these ta\urites and
our collection in both
liardy and tender sorts
i'^ uni.iiri>assed. Our
list uulude^ novelties

Nymphaeas
Nelumbiums
and Victorias
Selections made and
estimates furnished
for stockint; large or
small ponds, e.c.

- PHILADELPHIA.

ROSE PLANTS.

IJrides. Bruicsniaids and Meteors—

2!4-incli $;!.(iO per IU(), $25,00 per 1,000

3-inch JI.IX) per IOC. $:fri.O(] per 1.000

All Stock Guaranteed to be First Class.

M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.,

p. O B.,\ 2;i:> TERRE HAUTE, IND.

Geo. E. Hint. .Manager.

New Carnations ^^"Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each, $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each, $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per 100.

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUOGET.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2.00 per doz..
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1.000.

We win also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne), Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Wltterstaetter), Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill), Psyche (Hill), and
Mrs, S. A. Northway (Simmons),

All good 1897 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1S98.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LUAYEnE, IND.

From Soil $10.00 per 100

FLOR.X HlLL.lrom soil ,. %M
BE.ACTIES, 2"4-in. pots ... 6.00
C.ARNOTS. •• ■■ .-. 4.00

HOPP & LEMKE,

Paul P. O., E, Grand Rapids, Mich,

Miserable •• Carnations

are plentiful enough, but WE ha\ e varie-
ties that will produce the

FINEST OF BLOO S.

Send for our list and see l^inds and prices
for yourself. *-;^.-^*y,-^)

Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

rstw
CARNATION

Box 226.

Kennett Square, Pa.

^ 3 '^'Subscribers are re-

|> '^ minde(i that they will

I

1

L

materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :;:::::

KATHLEEN PANTUND _ Iflrinccss of Wales Violets 1^=^^ \

."EMPRESS"

The largest bright-rich Crimson \et
introduced. Price. $10 per 100.

Send for Price List of Standard Sorts

WM. SWAYNE,

Mention The Florists'
writing advertisers.

Review when

Get Your Stock from the Introducers.

2-iiich pots, fine stock, $5.00 per 100.

JMO. G. MBINL, Si SOM. - Terre Naute, Ind. <

HERE WE ARE FOR LOIR WEEKS!

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED !

Fuchsias in assorted varieties. Double, 2-in.,

}:i III! pir 100; Single. 2-in., S2.50perl00.
Hibiscus in assortment. Single and Double,

■J' -in , $;i00 per lOOi 3-in.. $5.00 per lOO.
Jessimines, (Trandiflora.. . 2;/^-in., $3,00 per 100
Grand Duke.-. 4-ln., 8.00 "
Maid of Orleans, 3 in., o.OCi
4-in., S.IO

.\rahian 4-m.. H.IKI

Rhynchospermum Jessminoides,
'.^-111 , vi.Oll per IIHI; ill liloom, 4-in.. $^.00

Sitiilax, good strolls plants, 2-in 2.00

2000 Moon Vines, strong plants,

■J-iii 3.,50

NANZ & NEUNER, • - - Louisville. Ky.
INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne. Ind.

..2000..

FLORA HILL

$4.00 per lOO; $30.00 per l.OOO.

(lilt ui tiats. Cash with order.

H. P. SMITH, - - Piqua, O.

Always Mention the,...

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

New Forcing Rose.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett, Hybrid Tea.

Rich, soft pink buds, very long, flower extra
large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more pro-
ductive, A sturdy vigorous grower. A money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The
best firms in the country are investing in it.
It has won numerous prizes and elicited the
most favorable comment from critical judges.

Price, strong plants, from 2'r inch pots, $25.00
per 1 00. In lots less than 1 000 $225.00 per 1 000.

Orders booked now, delivery March 15th, 1898,
Correspondence solicited.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St,, NEW YORK CITY,

Manufacturers of WIRE .* DESIGNS

and Dealers in

FLORISTS' .♦ SIPPLIES

^f f t ft f f I tl It

Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc.- $1,35 per bt'.

Sphagnum Moss ^iflS'S^btS'S."

Ppnl- $1,20 per bale, quality A No, 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

904

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

MAY 5, 189?.

MILWAUKEE.

The Market.

Trade has assumed a steady, quiet
nature. Stock keeps moving fairly,
•with no apparent sign of an immediate
glut. Violets are about gone: a few
good ones are still coming in. hut as
the season is past, the demand is light
for them. Bulb stock has also seen its
day. with the exception of a few Har-
risii and longiflorum. which were
booked for Easter but were a little
slow in arriving. Prices still average
fair, roses bringing $4 for selects; car-
nations about $1.(M> to $1. •">(►. Beauties
are short of demand. Smilax is also
scarce and commands a good price.
Sweet peas are coming in in better
quantity and quality. The early ones
bring about $1 per 100.

Park Notes,

Bedding stock is getting attention
now. The city has leased some glass
for the storing of stock and for the
purpose of growing some of the com-
moner varieties of bedding plants. We
hope to see in the course of a few
years large conservatories erected, as
Milwaukee is considerably behind in
this respect. Many other cities of
smaller size control tlieir own green-
houses. Extensive preparations are
being made for the improvement of
the parks, in which all florists here
should share the benefits thereof.
At a recent meeting of the council a
resolution was made to tppoint an-
other park superintendent. Since Mr.
Pettigrew left us it was in the hands
of a park commissioner.

Various Items.

Some changes will be noted in the
town stores soon. Miss Sarah Engel,
who for some time conducted a store
on the West Side, will probably dis-
continue and enter in the employ of
F. Hesse, a South Side florist. Miss
Smith, who had charge of the flower
department in Jones' drug store, will
go back to her former employers, Cur-
rie Bros.

Holland bulb agents were not so nu-
merous as last season: probably the
tariff had the effect of keeping some
on the other side. They must have
made some inroads on the profits of
American jobbers, as their prices seem
strikingly low to buyers, while if duty,
freight and packing charges were add-
ed they would appear different and
equal to American prices.

Lloyd Vaughan, representing the
Chicago triplets, V., McK. & W., called
on the craft and left town in a happy
frame of mind, overloaded with orders,
so he says.

GEO. WASHINGTON.

IN THE adv. of Mr. H. Steinmetz,
Raleigh, N. C. on page 880 of last
week's issue, the price of Arundo
Donax variegata should have been
!|!5.00 a hundred instead of .'lO cents.
The adv. is correct in this week's is-
sue.

GET THE BEST

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

Send 10 ct'ilts Icr samples of your wants.

Alys

Jl.l

Per 100,
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

Bleue. 2';-nicli pots $3-riO

Alternanthera, P. Major, .^urea
Nana. ,\nialnlis and Pittsburg

(r.ioted cuttings) 1,00

Alternanthera, as above, 2^2-in.

pots 2.0(1

'ssum, T. Tluinilj and Giant

M. h pots 2, .TO

Begonias, line assortment, 3-inch

pots 4,00

Begonias, X'ernon. 2J^-incIt pots., 3.50
Cannas, started, very strong, from
3 and 4 inch pots; .-Mphonse
Bou\ier. Clias. Henderson, and

Mine. Crozy 3,50

Strong roots of altove varieties., .. 2,50

Cash with order

Orders amounting:

Per 1000

Per 100.
Fuchsias, a tine assortment, 2Vi-

inch pots 2 50

Geraniums, Bruant. Gen. Grant,

La Favorite, etc.. ;i-inch pots 4.00

German Ivy, 2'2-incii pots 2,00

Heliotrope, Mue. 2J^-inch pots.., 2, .50
■■ 4 " " ... 6.00
Hliite. 2« ■' ■' , ,, 3.00
Moon Vines (tlie true Colonyc-

tKin), ■.i';-inch pots '... 4.00

Rooted cuttings 2. .50

Salvia, Nana Erecta, or Bonfire

( ver> strong I. 2S-incli pots 2.50

Swainsona, All^a and Rosea

( ver> strong ), 2'--incli pots 4,00

Cannas— Fine assortment of leading v
Prices on application,
from unknown customers or c. o. d.
t.. $:. and over, f, o, h. New York Citv,

KO 00

7. 50
15,00

20 00

35.00
30,00

30,00
20,00

Per 1000

20.00

35.00
15.00
20.00
50.00
25.00

35.00
20,00

20.00

30.00
ariettas.

\Vm. L. S\V.\N. Prop.
J. C. CL.ARK. Supt.

Seawanhaka Greenhouses,

Oyster Bay, N. Y.

P O. Box 34.

i 1

^Kentia Palm Seeds. I

•A Fresh seeds of Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana by the case of 5,000,

* Seeds received direct from Australia " ' .„„„.,

York.

Price, S17.50 — net cash F. O. B. New
Prices for large quantities on application.

AISTRALIAN PALM SEED CO.,

I Room 52.

90 Nassau Street, New York.

-»i" ■.»)•■ '.»^'ar»)'«r^''y.-»i'-yr(

DITCH BULBS!

For Next Fall Iniportatiou.

Ask for Copy of Catalog-ue.

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N.J.

VanHeemstra&Co.

WHOLESALE
BULB GROWERS,

SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND.

We can meet all competition on prices
and (piality.

WRITE FOR WHOLESALE PRICES.

Address until M.iy 15th

KNAUTH, NACHOD & KUHNE,

13 William Street,

NEW YORK.

BIY....

From the advertisers in the Florists'
Review (always mentioning the pa-
per) and thus increase the earning
power of your Certificate.

*ilways mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

m

^■.^.'♦^f^'.'^.-^.^tf^^.';

W I I f for prices of Beauties, Meteors. -DJ
III I ■_ BelleSiebrecht.Perles, Maids

faiul tJrides
ties and La Frai
3-in. pots. Sir

and Brides in 2-in. pots. Same vane-

■^'rance and Vic. Kaiserin, in

pots. Smilax, extra, in 2. in. pots.

If samples are wanted send 50c. in stamps to

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, lU.

Do You Plant ^

American Beauties »

1500 3-Inch at $5 per 100.

Not cullings but strictly .\ No, 1 strong, clean, well
grown stock, anil j^uaranteed free ofall disease.

A. DONAGHUE. 109 S. 16th St., Omaha. Neb.

ALTERNANTHERA

BOOTED CUTTINGS.

Fine Stock I', M.ii'ir and ;\, Nana, liOc per 100;
Jtj,(K) per UKIU. Ready now.

HOFFMEYER, Box 3 1 , Carnegie, Pa.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers.

MAY 5. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

905

Grand New Violet "La France

STRONG VIGOROUS GROWER.

EXTRA FREE FLOWERING.
RICHEST COLOR.

Of the many new \'ii)lets intruduceil in the past few years
this, the Latest introduction of the foremost French specialist,
is unquestionably the BEST. It has been thoroughly tested
by Mr. Supiot, the Violet exiiert, who immounccs it "per-
fect," and flowers which we have exhibited during the past
few weeks have been much admired. In vigor of growth,
freedom of bloom, and in size and coloring it is superior to
all existing sorts, and will soon sujiercede them. Only a
limited stock will be offered this season, and orders wHI be
filled in strict rotation

Price, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia. Pa.

kl(

?^ Model

Extension Carnation
Support .=._-_

(Jleens, N. Y., Feb. i6. 'q?-
Mr, Thekon Parker. Brook-
lyn, N V. I)earSir:— I have tested
> (Hir latest Model Carnation Sup-
l>ort. and am free to say that I con-
sider it the best wire carnation sup-
port that I have ever seen. It is
quickly and easily applied, and I
tliink \\ill prove very durable, and
you certainly deserve great credit
for the in\'ention.

Very truly yours,

C. W. Ward.

Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
Feb. 18, 'q7-
Mr. Thero-n' Parker.
Dear Sin— Your \vire stake is
certainly a gem. Without hesitating
we endorse it as an up-to-date Car-
nation Support. Yours truly,

Dailledu'Jze Bros.

W. HoBoKEN, N. J., Feb. iS, V-
Mr. Theron Parker, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me
much pleasure to congratulate you
upon your success in getting up
Carnation Supports. 1 think that
those I ha\e had from you are about
as perfect as anybody will be able
to make them. They certainly fill
my bill for an ideal carnation sup-
port, a thuig I have been looking for for a long time.
Wishing you e\er^' success in the sale of them, I am,
\ours truly. E. Asml's.

i

mWBaS

FINE

STOCK OF..

PALMS

i-mcli, TiOc;

4

Write for Prices, Circular and
Special Discounts for early orders.

The IModel Plant Stake Co.

THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee,
22 Morton Street, BROOKLYN, K. Y.

GERANIUMS.

4-inch, $5.(>0 per KX) : 2-incli, $2.00 per Irtl. All
Hrst class varieties, unnamed. >it. of Snow. Happy
Thought, Bronze, etc., 2-inch, $2.50 per lOO.

FUCHSIAS.

The finest vou ever saw. Vaneties: Black Prince.
Purple Prince, Arabella— singles; Elm Citv, Snow-
ball, Molesworth. E. G. Hill— doubles. Price.
2-inch. $2.50 per IW

60»000 rorcin^ Roses
Prime Stock Only

/ $2.50 per 100
S $20 per 1000

! $30 per 1000

The Bride

Bridesmaid

Mine. Cliatenay
Ferle des Jardiu.
Meteor
I<a France

Duchess of Albany f ^.^ ca «,o,^ mn

Kaiserin Victoria ; »:5.3U per lUU

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Climbing' Perle . .
Clothilde Soupert.
Mosella

Am. Beauties. $5 per 100: $45 per 1000

.Stiiidfor our Whulesaie Price List of
all home grown stock of Palms, Ferns,
Decorative Plants. Etc.

Thet.„tic J- B- "EISS,

Nurseries 116 S. Main St., Dayton, 0.

Cash must accompany all orders.

E.G.HILL&CO.

Richmond, Ind.

Wholesale
...Growers of Plants...

All the Best Novelties in

Chrysanthemums.

Carnations. Roses,
Geraniums.

i3egonias. Etc

SEND FOR LIST

Areca Lutescens- 4-ni> h,

li-incli. $I-(KI each.
Latania Borbonica— 3-inch. $10.00 per IIK); 4-

incli. 2(lc i-acli; $1« per 100.
Kentia Belmoreana — 4-inch, 40c: .'i-inch, 7.^c;

I'.-inrh, $2.IKl eacli.
Kentia Forsteriana— 5-inch, 60c; 6-inch, $1.00

.•ath.
Cocas Weddeliana— 3-inch. $20 per 100; 4-inch,

$."ill per 1011,
Araucarias-i;Oc, $1.00, $2.00 and up.
Ficus Elastica -From 2ac to $1.0i) and up.
Fine Specimen Plants of above In
larger sizes at low prices.
New Ageratum Princess Pauline— 2-inch

puts, l.'iC rach.

Spiraea Japonica— 2ac each.
Lilium Harrisii — 2ac and .50c each.
Hydrangeas ~iOc, 75c and $1.00. each.

Special low prices on all kinds of Bedding Plants.

Terms Cash or satisfactory reference.

JOHN BADER,

Long Distance Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA.

Hure Bone Flour, I
. rOH. FLORISTS' TTSi:. *

.\MM(INI.\ 5 percent.

NITROGEN 4.15 "

liciNE PHOSPHATE. 55

i

<
<

* Write for Prices. *

< Wc also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD >

Pure Dried Blood, »

.\MMONI.\ 16 percent. >

NITROGEN 13.22 ■" >

Write for Prices.

THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO.,

CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V.

FLORISTS' STOCK

OF BEDDING
PLANTS.

FISHER & SON, Gaiion,o. SpecJal Offer of CARNATIONS.

From Flats, by mail, 50c. per 100;
S4 per 1000. From 2-in. pots. $1.50

50,000 SMILAX

per 100; ?i3 per 1000. deraniums. from 2-in. pots, ^2.2$

per 100; tfzo per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

1,750 McGOWAN
1,400 WII.DER
400 PORTIA,

IVt inu, $-),00 f.

Chevy Chase
Greenhouses,

Out of Thumb Pots.

, Washington.

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland.

Altcrnantheras, Coleus, Geraniums, Fansies,
Daisies, \'erbenas. Fuchsias. Salvias, etc.
Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over

(nir stock when in Milwaukt-e,

ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS,
1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAIKEE, Wis.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing^ Advertisers.

906

The Weekly Florists^ Review^

MAY 5. 1S9S.

ROCHES! ER, N. Y.

Flowers are almiiflaut and cheap, but
the demand has been good for the last
two weeks, and but little goes to waste
so far. Prices are low and very un-
steady. Some days an encouraging im-
provement is noticed, but it does not
last very long, and the next morning
may see job lots offered at ridiculously
low figures again. Still, our retail flor-
ists are not complaining much. Sales
during the past month compare very
favorably with those of any April for
some years past. Of course, this may
largely be due to the increase in East-
er trade, but there were not many
real dull days tor them since Easter,
and quite often they were very busy
and had to work late at night.

The trade in bedding plants is be-
ginning earlier than usual; they are in
evidence everywhere in all parts of the
city. The present balmy spring weath-
er is favoring early planting and peo-
ple are impatient, though it is by no
means safe to risk any of this soft
stuff outside, except perhaps iu well
sheltered city yards. For years low
prices were the rule here for all kinds
of bedding plants. This season is no
exception, and in all probability they
will fall lower than ever before the
end of the month.

J. W. Keller is settling up his busi-
ness accounts, with the intention of
quitting the wholesale flower business.
Rochester florists will have to get
along without a commission house,
unless a new man starts in.

Around the entrance to Mount Hope
Cemetery additional greenhouses have
been built lately by several firms, one
of them a new beginner: strange it
seems that at the other end of the city,
where two large and well patronized
cemeteries are located close together,
nobody starts in. Flowers to decorate
the graves there have to be brought
from the city stores. K.

MR. P. VOS. of the Holland Bulb
Co., sailed from New York for Liver-
pool on the Unibria April :?<>. He re-
ports a very satisfactory trip among
the American trade and is especially
gratified that he found all his custom-
ers well pleased with the bulbs ship-
ped by him last year.

IN THE notes from Madison, N. J.,
on page S.'^2 of last week's issue, a
typographical error In a line in the
last paragraph transformed a "hat
mix up" into a "hot mix up." It was
a mix up of hats, but not a heated
one.

WARREN, O.— Mr. Geo. W. Gaskill
has been quite sick for several weeks,
but is now convalescent and expects to
soon be able to be about again.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Co^ Chicago. AH flowers in
season at lowest market rates.

Last Call

For Field-Grown Roses!

ORDER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

We still have to otk-r an u\i.fj>!i,iT

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES,

i-\tr,i ■^trone tn-M-mown plant'^ ••{ tlir \.r\ hnr-t S'^rt^, -uch as Mrs. John Iiaiug*, Ulrich Brunner,
Mnie. Gabrielle Iiuizet, Paul Neyron, Mag'uaCharta, G-loirede Paris, Baroness de Both-
schild, Gen. Jacqueminot, etc. This is liiu' ^ti>ck ii.ir pottiiiv,' Inr Liii' ■-i^rinp: --atr- ^r tor out-door
planting— line strong blooming stuck. We otter it as lung as unsuld ai $12,00 per lOO.

We have to ofter also, a magnificent lot of

YELLOW RAMBLER ROSES,

strong (lormant jilants, 3^j-incli pnl--, $10. per 100; j-ini.h puts ur strong fteld-grown plants. $20.00
per 100.

We offer also litu' 'Strong fit-ld-grown plants of

CRIMSON, WHITE AND PINK RAMBLERS,

ill >.iiiif price as ^'t■ll^\v Rambler.
W'r li.i\<_- a large stock ol extra strouj; tielLl-gmun plants of
CIiEMATIS -finest sorts Mme. Ed. Andre, Jackmanii, Heuryii, and Hybrida Sieboldii.

Price, $30.00 per 100.
CI-EMATIS PANICULATA .slr.i -Ir.ini; ti. ],1 i;rnivn plants, $15.00 per 100.
HYDBANGEA PANICUI.ATA GBANDIFIiOBA— strung field grown plants. :l ft. higli,

$12.00 per lOO.
AZAI.EA MOlIiIS— extra tine, well l)uddeii plants, very bushy. $35.00 per 100.

We have also a lew thou^.ind SPIRAEAS Irll whit h will make niie stork lor potting for Decora-
tion Day. Can offer strong I liini|.^ :i^ hilhuvs Spiraea Astilboides Ploribiinda, f.i.Oti per 100:
case 2r)0 clumps, fUl.tiO. Spiraea Conipacta Multiflora, Sii.oij j.er 10(1; case H.'iO Llinnps, ll'J.aO.

See our special ofter of HYDRANGEA OTAKSA in last week's Review. This offer will hold
good for this week. We soM .i lot .il this stock last week, and will hold the same offer open for another
week. If \ou want an\ H\ ilr.uejr.i I M.ik^.i, now iv the time to bu> it. Full particidars in last week's ad.

F. R. PIERSON rn., Tarrytown-on-Hudson,

N. Y.

sow

NOW

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA,

or Chinese
Primrose. I

ENGI.ISH "GIAITT EXHIBITIOIT PRIZE" STRAIIT.

A uniciiie strain adapted hir e\ery purpose, luit esneciall\ \aluable lor Florists. This seed has
been saved Ity the most experienced grower m England. E\ery possible care has been used in the
selection and harvesting; only flowers of good form and substance, produced by plants of robust con-
stitution and faultless habit, have been used for this purpose.
ROSEA fPinkl, Chiswick Red. COCCINtA SlIPERBA (Crimson).

ALBA MAGNinCA (W liitel. COtRllLEA (beautiful Blue).

VILUGE MAID (White, striped with Crimson). MIXED (all Colors.)

Price per packet, about 500 Seeds* of any of above varieties. $1.00. Half packets 50c each.

SEED AND BULB GROWERS,

50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.,

5,000 El^Xlematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable offer refused. ^#^. Iiily of the Valley and all Spring*
Write for prices or make a cash offer. '^-V^ Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to..

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

ir YOU--

Have Any Surplus Stock

to sell to the tradi-.
advertise it in tlie

Florists' Review.

The JENNINGS

t Finest Strain.

THEY ABE OBAin>.

Fine stockv plants, m bud and hloom, $10 and
$12.50 per 1000; $1.50 per 100, by express. Small
plants by mail, 75c per 100. Seed, $1 pkg. Cash
with order. Lock Box 254.

E. B. JENinirGS,
Grower of the Finest Pansies. Southport, Conn.

PANSIES;

Clematis Paniculata, Um\T!6o:

Violets— Princess of Wales. $;l.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums — Pennsylvania and other

fancy and commercial varieties.

Fur prices, address

G. EISBl>B,

nth and Jefferson Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality, 75c per bale, !•
bales *6. 00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock,Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

^ ^ ^ ^ Always mention the FloriStS^ RcVlCW when writing advertisers, J* J< **

MAY

IS'JS.

The Weekly Florists* Review*

907

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^■■— ^a^iiiHii # ir"y Hi h r i " i"i ' i 1/ pi xs*

Q

•CC. POLLVOBTfl

Young

$2.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

Rose Stock

BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS and PERLES,

2 ' -inch stock, to close them out at t „ ,„-

^ Per 100

L'lHKl Bulk- Sid. rr. Ill ,il $2.0O |.|.r liwi, ,,v«illr\, liaiiKi- lor other stock. '♦^^■'<^.<^^.'<^.'^-^f?.'<^%^^-•fti<-'^^.<«<s,l;^Jj5^^^^;^,^^J^

137 Oneida Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Order at Once and Secure Stock

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

RYSANTHEMUMS

KuM.' ( )ucii, I. II. \\ uodlord. Dorotlu Dcvcns. G. F. .Atkinson, Golden

Tropliv, T. Is. Morse, Prest. McKinley, Western Kins;, The llarric tt

Surprise, Marsia Jones. Elvena, Miss Helen Wrislit, Belle of Cislle-

wood, Chito, Croward. Mrs. S. T. Murdock, at 75c per doz.; $5.00

per 100.

Glor\ of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. R. Crawford, W. P. Raynor, Modesto,

Lenauee, Pride of Castlewood, Bonnaffon, Ivory. Ruth Ellis, etc., 50c

per doz.; SS.OOperlOO.

Frank Hard^. T II .Sp.udding. Mrs. O. P. Bassett, The '

.Madeline Pratt. .Mr^ C, 11, Peirce. Merrv Christmas. 35c

per dozen.

CARNATIONS

5c each; $3.00
„_r dozen.

Snow (Jiieen, Penns\hania, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
\\ II Chadwic k, $1.00 each; $6.00 per dozen.

Eor full description see our
1898 Wholesale List.

■ I, \iuniL;. I'.on Ton. Mrs. las. Dean, White Cloud. New \'ork, F.m-
ess .iud I'M hn,i, $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per
100. n,uhn-ak ,ind Storm Kiuc;, line. IrMin soil, $2.00 per lOO;
L5.00 per 1000. Scott and .McGowan, $2.00 per 100; $12.00
!r 1000.

CANNAS

Prist. MrKinlfv, Defender. Prest. Cleveland. Tarrytown. 60c each;
$5.00 per doz. Queen Charlotte. Admiral Avell'an. Prest. Carnot.
Midway. Ami Ficlion. Egandale, Chas. Henderson, etc.. $2.50 per
100. Kldorado. A. Billard, Burbank. Count de Ranchard, Souv. de
Prest. Carniit. Soiiv. de Antoin Cro/y. Papa. $4.00 per 100.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.

To Make Room.

Aster Plants at fiOc per 100 or $i>.00 per 1,000

Pansies, Transplanted,

at IJOc per 100 or $3.00 per 1.000

Salvia Clara Bedman 3-inch, at $li.")(f per IIH)

Salvia Clara Bedman 2'2-inch, at $l.r)OperlOO

Petunias, Dreer's Strain 3-inch, at $2.50 per WO

Geraniums, choice mixed. .3-inch, at $2.50 per KM)
Feverfew, Little Gem . . . ,2%-'mch. at $1.50 per KHJ

Lycopodium Dent 2Ji-inch, at $1.50 per 100

Aiternanthera .\urea Nana,

2'/i-inch. at $1.50 per 100
Hardy Pink and White Pinks, strong clumps,

at S4.00 per 100

J^ohn White Cannas 4-inch, at $5.<X) per 100

Strong R. C. Carnations. 20 varieties.

Above are all extra strong plants.
THE MORRIS FI.OBAI. CO., Morris. 111.

'^

PALMS
FERNS

The targest Stock of
Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbold, '^°«'^- """""' s'- Chicago

GERANIUMS

••

••

In -t-in. Paper Pots in bloom. Pink, Red and W' hite

Best Bedders. Thousands Ready.
Write—

GEO.A.KUHU Pckin,m.

! Princess of Wales Violet

•••••

I

The Best Money-Maker Among Violets.
Strong 2 '.--inch pot grown plants, $5.00 per 100.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0.

S?:

«

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES «ND PARTICULARS

Addre5.Lutii6rflrmslrona,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS. MO.

s-

s

Surplus Stock of Hydrang'eas, Geraniums
and Coleuses. H\drangoa Empress Euge-
nie. Iiest pink niarl^et sort, hne stock, coming in
bud. H-inch pots at $;«.00 per 11,10: .5-nich pots at
$2l).tXI per Ititi; 4-incli pots at $10 TO per ITO.

Geraniums, good market sorts. $*>. TO per ITO. 4-inch
pots. Coleus Verschaffeltil. stock planst. $"2.U0
per 100.

EVENDEN BROTHERS. - Williamsport, Pa.

Ornamental Shrubs,

KEBBACEOXTS FEBE1TNIAI.S.

A specialty of Iris. Phlo.x. Psonies, Pyretlirums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading estaiilisheo 1054.

New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS.

^

If You ^

Have Any Surplus

Stock to sell to the trade
advertise it in....

THE FLORISTS' REVIEW.

Always mention the FlOPiSts' RevieW when writing advertisers.

908

The Weekly Florists' Review*

MAT 5, 1S9S.

JADOO AT GHENT.

fEvtract from letter from Col. C. Halford Thomp-
son, Exeter, England, dated April 21, ISHS.J

"At last we have a big score to give
you from this side of the Atlantic. At
the big show at Ghent — sriid to be the
largest in Europe — amidst the strong-
est competition of the whole of the
Dutch growers. Messrs. Byvoet Broth-
ers, of Overveen. Haarlem. Hollnud,
won the highest prize in the sliow for
a magnifieent group of hyacinths, l.")0
plants in •">(• varieties, and also won a
gold medal for th? first prize for Ijcst
collection of Hhi hyacinths. In both
cases the plants were grown in a mix-
ture of Jadoo Fibre and Dutch sand.
The well known grower. Van Houtte,
was competing in both these cases.

"The actual awards were: For col-
lection of 150 hyacinths: First, work
of art. value ;{(M> francs, unanimously
awarded to Messrs. Byvoet Bros.; sec-
ond, gold medal, value l'>0 francs,
awarded to Van Houtte; third, gold
medal, value ■",(> francs, awarded to
For collection of It") hya-
First, gold medal, value ]IH1
Byvoet Bros.; second, gold
value 50 francs. Kuyk; third,
bronze medal, Van Houtte.

"The fact that so well known a
grower as Van Houtte was among
those beaten greatly enhances the
value of the success, which will go a
long way to bring Jadoo into use for
bulbs of all sorts here. The actual
quantity used was one-third Jadoo
Fibre to two-thirds Dutch sand, but as
the Dutch sand is itself very good for
bulbs, it practically shows the use of
half and half to be best."

Kuyk.
cinths:
francs,
medal.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH,

From cold and wet, the weather has
now changed and is fine and spring-
like— so fine, in fact, that some people
are already beginning to plant out
geraniums and other of the hardier
plants. Trade continues good; roses
equal to the demand; carnations are
scarce, though what there are are fine.

Dark violets are over and Crabb &
Hunter are the only ones pic'.:ing .iny
at all. They have a house of Lady
Hume Campbell, whicn are still flue.
All are cutting sweet p?as, and they
and swainsona help out funeral work
amazingly, of which there is still a
steady stream.

Fashionable weddings and ante-uup-
tial teas and breakfasts are of almost
daily occurrence, and keep the supply
down close.

The spring bulb agent has blossom-
ed again, although his bt okings this
year, on the whole, are not quite so
large as last season.

GEO. F. CRABB.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

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SAMPLE PLANTS FOR 10 CENTS.

I

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f

About 10,000 small

blooming plants for ^ J"r sf\
sale at the low rate of ^K g •3"

Per 1000

I

t

Out of this lot there have been selected about 400 of the choicest for seed and yet the
strain is as Kood as most of those in the market.

f: ALBERT M, HERR,^ Lancaster, Pa.

CLEARY & CO. '^ 'VeS'11^'°"

Plant Auctioneers, ^ Tuesday and friday

tlt\ 1/ Ct. %.\ V I /^-i iiE?' SEND F(iK C.VIAIJ KIl'E,

60 Vesey St., - New York City. -^^^ Auctioneer, j. p. cleary.

illlllHIIIIIF IIHIIhllHIli .lllllli

Seeds
Bulbs
Plants

FOR
THE
FLORIST

m

RITE for our
special florist list
Also our retail
catalogue.

Do not forget our new
address, larger building
and increased facilities

lllllli iiijliniiiif iiiiniiii 9'

w. w.

RAWSON &
COMP'Y

12 and 13
Faneuil Hall Sq.
Boston, Mass.

H^ ^fe ^^ ^^ Manufacturers and Dealers

11 A n^COTTON SEAMLESS,
DHUV BURLAPS, ETC.

SECOND HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0.

Rooted Cuttings Roots

GERANILJMS.

Our selection from set of twenty choice vari-
eties, newest and best, $1 per 100; $15 per 1000.

CObBUS.

Our selection from set of ten best bedding and
fancy varieties, 90 cents per 100; |6 per 1.000.

Cost a few cents more than some otfiers. but we
send you no weak or unrooted cuttings. Cash
with order. If you want special varieties write.

A few Pansies, best strain, tiO cents per 100.

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

WHAT
IS IT?

See last week's
Review.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.
GRBBMHOLISB BUIL.DIING,

VENTILATING APPARATUS

HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS.

SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE.

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

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MAY 5, 189S.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American ladoo Co..ituy

Amimg, E". C SDi)

Armstrong, Luther. HUT
Australian Palm Seed

Co »n

Bader, J iW.i

Baker. \V. I WXI

Baldwin, A. J. ...WiH-y02
Bassett&Washhiurn.

.sdH-itni

Baversdorfer. H. &.

Co s«»

Berger, H. H. & Co .8V1
Bobbnik, L, C , . (tO+

Boerner, Fred 905

Burpee, W. Atlee S:

Co. Xi)s

Lliev\ Chase Land Co.

. . . .' U05

Chicago Wrecking

Co SH7

Cincinnati Bag SW,S

Clearv & Co 90,-1

Clucas & Bodding-

tonCo .S97

Cottage Gardens ....HOT

Crabl) & Hunter mi

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv 912

Dillon, 1. L ¥98

Dimmock, A 901

Donaghue, A 9(H

Dorner, F. & Sons

Co 903

Dreer, H A Wi-vm

Eisele, C 90H

Elliott, \V. H S99

F.llis & Folhvorth .\m
Elt/holt/. H 9()-.'

Ernest. \V, H 912

Esler, lohn G. Secv .911
Evenden Bros. 9U2 9117

Fisher & Son 90,i

Gibbons, H. W 912

Hancock, Geo & Son 91)3

Heacock, los 9112

Heikes.W. F 902

lleinl &Son 903

Heiss, l.B 90.1

Herr, .Albert M 90,s

Herr, D. K 901

Herriiigton. A S9S

Hews. A. H. & Co... 910

Hill. E.G. & Co 905

Hillsdale Floral Co. .S97

Hitchings & Co

..908-910-912
Hoffmevcr. C. K ....90i
Holton& HunkelCo.S99

Hopp & Lemke 903

Hunt.E. H 901

Hunt Flo. Co 903

Jennings, E. B 90ti

Jewett, Z. K. & Co.. 903

kasting.W. F 900

Kelsev. H. P 901

Kennicotl Bros. Co..S9S

Kuehn. C. A 899

KuhlGeo. A. ...901-907
Lager & Hurrell .. ..899

Lengenfelder, C 901

Loctland Lumber

Co 897

LongD. B 897

Loose, J, Louis 901

Lord& Burnham Co. 912

Louisville Tob. Co. .912

Lvnch, \V. E .899

Lvons. M.I 90«

McBride, Alex 908

McCreaS Cole 900

McDonald Bros 911

Mac Donald &

McManus 900

MacMichael, h HOS

Manning J. \V 907

Michel. E. H 899

.Middlemass, A 905

Model Plant Stake Co,

905

Moninger. J. C. Co. .910

Moon.S. C 897

Moon Co., \V. H 902

Morris Floral Co 907

Moulder, Geo. B 898

Nanz & Neuner il03

Nat'l Florists' Board

otTrade 908

Peacock. W. P 901

Pennock.S. S i«0

Peterson. .1. A 907

Pierce, Butler &

Pierce 912

Pierson, F. K.Co 906

Prince, A. G. & Co. .899
QuakerCitv Machine

Works... 910

Randall, A. L 899

Kawson. \V.\V.S:Co.i)08

Kaviier. Chas 899

KeedS Keller 903

Regan Pt'g House. . .912

Reld.Edw 900

Reinberg Bros .899

Rice. M. & Co 900

Rogers Park Floral

Co .899

RoseMlg. Co 912

Russell. S. 1 89.S

Salter, \V. 'H 9U2

Sander & Co 901

Schmit7, F. \V. O. 9.ifi

Scolla> , J . A HI I

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses ... tt04
Shepherd. Mrs. T. B.897
SiebrechI & Son ... 902

Smith. N. & Son 901

Smith, W.C 900

Smith, 11. P 903

Steftens, E 910

Steinmet/, H 902

Stumpp ik Walter

Co 90tJ

Swayne, W 903

Thomson, .\nderson

& Kennedy 912

\'an der Horst &

Dames 897

Van Heemstra & Co.!K14
Vaughan. McKellar

& Winterson 900

Vesev.W. L.Sec'y .903
Vincent. lr,'.R.& Son. 899

Walker Ferl. Co 905

Weathered's Son... 911
Weber & Sons... 901-903
Williams & Sons Co. 902

Winter, S.B 899

Wlttbold,Geo 907

Wors, C, W 899

I Young, John Welsh ,900

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

I found your writer, "K.," delving
among tlie perennials, of which he has
a most complete and- excellent stock.
Those who read nis interesting and in-
structive notes, and they are legion
(the readers, I mean, not the notes, of
which we cannot have too many) may
rest assured these are taken from ac-
tual observation, which makes the
reading so much more valuable.

Geo. Savage was potting up a mam-
moth vanda. He is giving his splen-
did collection of orchids their annual
spring overhauling. W. M.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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work, and does it easi-
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fectly.

Saves labor and expense.
Note our Steel Sproket
Chain around this ad.
Write for illustrated
catalogue.

r-^i^^^-^S^^^^^^Jm.

QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND

Every
Description

J Only Q — Lfc^LKiHiiui^

J7l0NINGER%- nrnv^mikQllCAOO.

Everj' user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unecjualed.

A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass.

ESTABUSHED

leee

EMILSTEFFEItS>

SUCC.™ HSTEFFENS.
"oSTEFFEriSBROi

HITCHINGS & CO.

233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK.

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 12, 1898.

No. 24.

End Wall of the Warm House at Lincoln Park, Chicago.

COVERING CONSERVATORY
WALLS.

That the otherwise unornamental
end wall of a conservatory may be
transformed into a thing of beauty is
well depicted in the accompanying il-
lustration, in which is shown a por-
tion of the warm house at Lincoln
Park, Chicago.

The first step toward this very pleas-
ing result with the wall in question
was made by attaching to the wall a
covering of rough oak bark, in order
to provide a moisture retainer, and
at the same time to furnish a suitable
surface to which the various climbing
plants might attach themselves.

This was done about two years ago,
and in the opinion of Mr. Stromback,
under whose efficient supervision the
work was done, the oak bark did not
give the best results at first, owing to
the amount of tannic acid it con-
tained, this apparently repelling the
plants for a time. In all probability
this difiiculty would have been over-
come by the use of sheets of virgin
cork in preference to other bark, the
cork being very enduring and likewise
attractive to the roots of many plants,
its frequent use for orchid blocks be-
ing an example of its adaptability for
such purposes.

In the Lincoln Park conservatory
the plants are planted in a narrow
trough or box placed close to the wall
and at the back of the bench, the box
being filled with light, rich soil, and
requiring careful attention in regard
to watering, the plants used being
without exception moisture - loving
subjects.

Among the plants used here are sev-
eral of the philodendrons. one of the
most satisfactory being P. varicosum
(or P. Carderii), the large leaves of
which appear in the upper central por-
tion of the picture, while P. aureum is
displayed to advantage at the left of
the preceding. Various species of
pothos are also found very effective.

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the regularly spaced leaves of P. cela-
tocaulis lying flat against the wall, be-
ing shown on the right.

Other prominent feature.s in the pict-
ure are the beautiful specimens of
Polypodium subauriculatum suspended
in a basket from the roof, the Ihxu-
riant growth of which gives a good
idea of one of the most beautiful bas-
ket ferns, and the thrifty and well-
grown example of Calathea zebrina in
the foreground. Several aroids.
dracaenas and other foliage plants oc-
cupy the base of the picture, and a
careful examination reveals Mr. Strom-
back, who is almost hidden behind the
large calathea referred to above.

In addition to the plants noted, some
of the ficus are well adapted for cov-
ering walls. F. stipulata and its va-
riety minima, and also F. barbata be-
ing especially good for this purpose,
their .growth being rapid and the
foliage having but little attraction for
insects.

Piper porphyrophylla is another
good subject for such use. its growth
clinging closely to the wall, and its

large, velvety leaves of dark green,
marked with pink, being singularly at-
tractive. From the fact that the plants
to which reference has been made are
natives of the tropics, it will be readily
understood that a warm house and
abundant moisture in the atmosphere
are among the essentials to success in
this kind of gardening, and frequent
syringing helps much in establishing
the plants upon the wall. Shading is
also required throughout the greater
part of the year, and especially so if
the wall to be covered happens to face
the south.

Clean young plants only should be
planted for wall covering, it being
practically impossible to eradicate
such insects as scale and mealy bug
when once established among the
climbers on the wall, and if such an
unfortunate condition should be dis-
covered, the only true remedy would
be found in tearing the whole ar-
rangement out, thoroughly cleansing
the wall and woodwork and then be-
ginnin.g over again. T. H.

Feeding.

Perhaps it is early yet to talk about
feeding ■"mums." but last year one
florist I know began to feed his plants
with liquid manure in May. His re-
sult did not make any great stir in the
exhibition world, and this year he will
use more judgment and less manure.
The mum is universally conceded to
be one of the grossest of feeders, and
in consequence the man that is start-
ing out for the first time to grow ex-
hibition flowers often makes a great
mistake by beginning to feed long be-
fore the plants need it. What is the
result? The plants grow very rapidly,
but the growth is of a soft, long-joint-
ed, sappy nature, the tissues of the
stem never solidify, and firm, well-
ripened wood is an impossibility. It is
a fact that fine flowers were never yet
cut from plants that had been rushed
up seven or eight feet high in about
six weeks; the wood must be mattired.

When filling the benches, use good
loam, full of fibre, with a liberal
sprinkling of wood ashes and a little
bone mea! mixed through it. It the
benches are planted in June, this will
carry the plants along without any
feeding at all, till they show the bud,
all other details of culture having been
properly attended to. Then, when the
bud is taken, feeding can be indulged
in to almost any extent, with the cer-
tainty that it is going where it will do

the most good, namely, into the fut-
ure flower, and having a sound basis of
healthy, naturally grown wood to
work on. Fertilizers at that time on
such plants can be calculated to be
three times as effective as they will be
on plants that have become gross and
bloated from early feeding.

We are not in sympathy with the
idea of mixing a lot of crude manure
with the soil. We prefer to use it
later in the season as a mulch when
the bench is full of roots. That is the
time when it is beneficial. If the soil
is heavy and deficient in fiber, a little
old mushroom bed manure benefits it. i
Of course, no hard and fast line re-'

I garding feeding can be laid down; the
grow'er, if he is interested in his work

i and is in sympathy with his plants,
feels rather than knows when they
need a stimulant. It may be that a
yellow tinge shows in the leaves as a
danger signal that digestion is not as
it should be; then the water supply
should be decreased and a little tonic

! of nitrate of soda administered. In a
hundred ways will a plant show an ob-
servant and inquiring mind if it is
happy in its surroundings, ways that
are learned more by experience than

j anything else.

The great trouble is that we get into
a rut and from year to year add our
fourth or sixth part of cow manure

j to the soil without questioning

' whether it's right or wrong. By using

proper care we have grown exhibition
flowers in soil innocent of even the
faintest trace of manure at planting
time. Some growers claim that by the
use of chemical fertilizers natural ma-
nures can be dispensed with altogether.
It may be so. though it always seemed
to us that best results were obtained
where both were used, alternating
from one to the other, thus giving the
chemicals a chance to work on the
manure, making its good properties
soluble and in a condition to be taken
up immediately by the plant.

We will refer to this question of
feeding later on in the season, but if
you are a beginner and feel tempted
to use very rich soil, our advice is.
don't do it. C. TOTTY.

WISTARIAS FOR FORCING.

One of the most pleasing novelties
as a florists' plant that I saw amongst
the great displays of flowering plants
in the stores at Easter was the Wis-
tarias, in neat bushy specimens about
.'! feet high, adorned with several of
its characteristic long, pendulous
sprays of purple-blue flowers. Wis-
tarias, as flowering vines for covering
w'alls or any bare structure about the
home, have been popular for many
years, but the beauty of these forced
plants serves to "point a moral and
adorn a tale" by showing that whilst
we scour the world for something new
to offer, there are scores of available
plants about us quite as well adapted
to use and more likely to And favor
from personal knowledge of them and
associations therewith.

Possibly the wistaria best adapted
for pot growth and forcing is the
native American species W. frutescens.
it being of a more bushy habit of
growth than its Japanese relatives. A
stock of it could be easily and cheaply
raised from seed which it ripens freely
in the open air. and the seed sown out-
side in spring will germinate readily.
Given good cultivation in well en-
riched ground, the plants should at-
tain a useful flowering size in two or
three years, and beyond keeping them
clean, the attention needed would be
small.

The aim of the grower should be to
secure the formation of flowering
spurs, that is, short side branches, and
to encourage this, gross growths that
manifest a tendency to run away from
the balance of the plant should be
pinched two or three times during the
growing season.

When plants of a desirable size h.ave
been secured, they could be lifted and
potted in the fall and given ordinary
forcing conditions, which for this
plant need not be extreme, as being
naturally precocious outside, it will
quickly respond to the stimulus of
forcing conditions under glass. The
blue and pure white forms of Wistaria
japonica are just as amenable, and
more beautiful still, having much
longer racemes of flowers. They, too,
can be increased from seed or by lay-
ers, and systematic stopping of their

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long, rampant shoots would induce fhe
tarly formation of flowering spurs.

Many florists who would force stock
of this description have no facilities
for raising it at home, but the man
with land lying idle and available re-
sources would find an open and. I
think, profitable field of industry in
preparing forcing stock of this de-
scription of the most suitable flower-
ing shrubs and hardv perennial plants.
A. HERRINOTON.

Madison, N. J.

ferns during recent years, and said
that now every florist was really
obliged to keep a stock on hand. In
palms he considered the arecas more

load of good decorative plants should
be worth about $7."i', and as they al-
ways came back considerably injured
he felt there was no profit in renting

A PHILADELPHIA STORF.

Just before Easter two pliotogi'aphs
were taken for The Review at the
store of Mr. Robert Crawford. .Tr., i"{.3.">
Eleventh street. Philadelphia. The
first pii-iure shows a portion of the
store, the view being toward the
street. Just outside the front door
Mr. Crawford is standing, keeping
back the people while his store is be-
ing taken. This was pretty good of
liim when you consider it was in the
middle of the rush.

On the right is the counter backed
by the showy refrigerator, and on the
left a handsome mirror, the special
pride and glory of this beautiful store.

The second picture shows the green-
house in the rear of Mr. Crawford's
store, filled with Easter plants in
bloom. J. W. Y.

View in Show House attached to store of Mr. Robert Crawford, Philadelphia, at Easter.

PALMS AND FERNS.

The subject for discussion at the
meeting of the Chicago Florists' CJub
last Friday evening was •■Palms, Fe:ns
and Other Decorative Plants."

The subject was opened by Mr. E.
■Wienhoeber. He spoke of the remark-
able increase in the use of palms and

■View in the Store of Mr. Robert Crawford, Philadelphia, at Easter.

them out at one-seventh of their value.
In his own business he makes it a
point never to rent plants by the load.
He will supply a decoration at a fixed
figure, and aims to put the value into
the decoration by taste in arrange-
ment rather than quantity of material,
but never rents plants by ciuantity.
"A load of plants stood in a row is
not a decoration." was a point strong-
ly emphasized by the speaker, and he
held that "decorations " of that char-
acter were a distinct injury to the
trade. Plant decorations should dis-
play taste and skill in adapting the
decoration to the apartment to be
iecorated, and for that ability a fair
price should be secured, in addition
to proper value for the plants used.
He admitted that competition made it
difficult to maintain this high stand-
ard. For years he had supplied the
decoration for an annual event at one
of the local clubs, for which he had
received .f Pi each year. Two years ago
another florist had secured the work
by doing it for t-'>. He knew that the
florist who now had the work could
not possibly make a fair profit, and
that .'there was a noticeable difference
in the quality of the work was evi-
denced by the fact that when the club
had recently had some distinguished
visitors it had come back to him for
a decoration and had paid the price
he insisted upon. He felt that the com-
peting florist had done the whole
trade an injury by cheapening work
which was already being done at a
very moderate price. He hoped flor-
ists would see it was to their own

decorative than the kentias. but the
latter stood wear and tear much bet-
ter and gave customers more satisfac-
tion as house plants.

In the supplying of plants for deco-
rations he had noted a good deal of
unwise cutting of prices. He held
there was no profit in renting plants
for decoration at $10 or .'i;i2 a load. A

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Iirst interests to hold prices on deco-
lations at a point where there was a
|)rofit in it. and not so frequently do
llie worli at a loss with the idea that
ether benefits might accrue and whiidi
are rarely realized.

He liked the rhapis as a palm for
decorating, and admired Pandanus
\'eitchii in a decoration, though it is
too often injured to malve it a profit-
able plant to so use, unless an ade-
quate price is obtained. Crotons are
pretty, but too costly to use.

Last year he found it difllcult to sell
palms of large size. This year more
large ones had been sold, though the
prices had not been as high as they
should have been. Kcntia Belmore-
ana seems to be the favorite house
plant. They give the customer satis-
faction for a long period and where
a failure occurs it is generally found
that the plant had been permitted to
become practically dried up for want
of water.

The average customer expects the
llorist to supply a new plant gratis if
the first one has quickly suffered dam-
age, and it is .generally impossible to
convince such customers that they are
to blame in the premises. It is an ag-
gravating condition to deal with, but
he believed it wiser to suffer some lit-
tle loss in this way than to have a cus-
tomer dissatisfied. So long as a cus-
tomer's trade is worth having at all
it is worth something to hold it, and
it is cheaper to hold it by making
some concessions of this sort than to
secure new customers during these
days of sharp competition. He found
that buyers do not fully appreciate the
value of a palm until they have had
one a year or so; then they begin to
understand why a palm is an expen-
sive plant and to appreciate it at its
true worth.

Pcojile seemed to like the ilecorative
effect of the latania better than that
of other palms, but the edges of the
leaves were apt to soon turn b;own
and the plant be condemned on that
account. He had tried Livistona ro-
tundifolia, but it did not give satisfac-
tion in the hands of customers. Cocos
Weddelliana seemed to give excellent
satisfaction. He had also tried a quan-
iity of Areca Bauerii, but it lasted no
better than a seaforthia when used as
a house plant. In his opinion Pan-
danus utilis is an excellent house
plant, and Pandanus Veitchii will give
satisfaction if the customer under-
stands how to care for it.

In ferns, Nephrolepis exaltata Bos-
toniensis had given splendid satisfac-
tion to his customers. He asked:
"Why is exaltata generally infested
with scale, while Bostoniensis is en-
tirely free from them? That has been
my experience. I have handled about
■J,7(><> plants of Bostoniensis and have
never seen a scale on one."

Polypodium aureum has given satis-
faction so far as he has tried it. He
noted that the demand for fern dishes
had very largely increased of late

years, and believed the demand would
continue to grow. People that cannot
afford a regular supply of cut flowers
will buy the fern dishes. But he be-
lieved that they lost the florist many
sales of cut flowers.

For fern dishes he found the pleris
varieties the most lasting. He noted
the lack of a good variegated plant
suitable to mix in with the ferns to
relieve the monotony of all green foli-
age. He has as yet found nothing of
the sort that will last well. He felt
that the sales of ferns by the growai s
during the last two years must have
been very greatly increased.

Mr. A. McAdams next spoke and
called attention to Cyrtomium falca-
tum. which he considered the most
lasting of all sorts to use in fern
dishes. He found that where this fern
had been used it was always the last
to succumb to adverse conditions. It
will stand dry heat better than any
other fern, but is subject to scale. He
had also found Pteris raagnifica a very
useful fern.

He noted that ilr. \Vienhoel)er had
not mentioned the phoenix among his
palms. He considered it th-^ mcs; las -
ing palm for the house, and thought
P. rupicola. when character well
shown, a very beautiful plant. He had
sold many and they gave satisfac ion.

Mr. Wienhoeber replied that he had
sold a quantity of Phoenix canarien-
sis. but customers had generally
brought them back, complaining that
the plant was too stiff in appearance.
He had tried a few plants of Cycas
Siamensis. and it had given very good
satisfaction as a house plant.

Mr. .T. T. Anthony thought there
was an excellent opening in Chicago
for a grower of palms, ferns and other
decorative plants. He said there was
never enough stock of suitable sizes
and that the great bulk of the plants
used had to be brought from eastern
cities. He had found the growing of
Pandanus Veitchii very profitable. He
had retailed plants at $2 each that

were only twelve weeks from the cut-
ting, but the cutting was a strong one.
In the summer time he found no diffi-
culty in rooting the cuttings in a palm
house. He potted the cutting right into
the soil. He thought there was room
for many more rubbers, and that thi'y
should be produced by local growers.
He held that Chicago is now the great-
est shipping point for cut flowers in
the world, but that the production of
cut flowers is being overdone. That
some of the glass could be more profit-
ably devoted to plants for which there
is al-ready a steady and reliable de-
mand.

He noted that small ferns were near-
ly always cheap in the fall, but from
January to May there was generally a
shortage. The cause of the surplus in
fall was due to the fact that the large
eastern growers produced large quan-
tities in summer, carried till fall in
frames covered with canvas or other
shading. He believed it was just as
easy to have ferns of suitable size
ready for December to April as ear ier,
and that good prices could always be
obtained for them. He believed there
was more money in growing ferns
than palms.

There was quite a discussion as to
the amount of capital required to start
in the business of growing palms. Mr.
Wienhoeber felt he would not like to
start such an establishment with a
capital of less 4han $."iii.("Hi. Mr. An-
thony held that an extra outlay of
.f."i(M> would be sufficient to start a flor-
ist who already had suitable glass. He
told of the way the eastern growers
put growth on their palms during the
summer months by giving bottom
heat at night. The plants are kept
quite moist, but never syringed late in
the afternoon. Often the pots are
plunged in some material retentive of
moisture. Mr. Anthony believed the
returns from palms would be as quick
as from roses. Init others seemed to
feel that he was over sanguine as to
this.

FIELDWORK CULTIVATING.

Cultivating, to work and keep the
soil in a condition to insure the best
results, is the flrst work to attend to,
and should not be neglected, for on it
depends to a large extent the retention
of moisture for the summer's hot and
dry days. This work has to be kept
up from now on until the plants are
again housed. As in every other work.

pertaining to carnation culture, there
are principles, rules that should never
be set aside, rules that will apply In
the same way to the culture of every
other plant, being universal, and still
they are sometimes neglected.

In our summer culture we are de-
pendent en the werther. Contnued co-
pious rains will render the soil un-
tillable. and if the land has no natu-
ral drainage, it certainly should have
been provided for in the preparation
of the ground. But in cultivating we
touch the opposite, as it is desirable

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to retain a degree of moisture for tlu'
sustenance and growth of the plants
in dry weather. We all know the ef-
I'ect of wet and dr.v weather on the
welfare of the plants. While in wet
weather the plants may make a more
rapid growth, they are in danger of
being r.fl'ecled by fungous diseases; in
diy weather we notice the healthiest
growth, and to preserve and retain the
requiicd moisture is the first and fore-
most object of cultivating.

in the so-much recommended meth-
od of sub-watering on the benches in
the house, we find the surface of the
soil remains in the same condition at
<>ne time as another, that is dry but
loose and mellow, open to the air. But
this is only on the surface: it is moist
1 cr V/-, inches below the soil,
being Ivcpt so by that capillary action,
drawing the water up from the bottom
through a layer of brick so long as
there is a supply of water. Now to in-
sure tlie same action in the field, to
draw up the moisture from below, the
surface has to be in the same condi-
tion as on the bench, loose and mel-
low, accessible to the air. Now on
the other hand, the roots of the plant
revel near the surface; there they find
the most food, caused by a more rapid
decomijosition of the nutritious ele-
ments in closer contact with the air.
So it is conclusive that we should cul-
tivate only superficially, say to the
depth of about two inches; we desire
to facilitate that capillary power,
Avithout injuring the roots of the
plants. To cultivate judiciously we
must never touch the soil when too
wet, nor wait until it becomes dry and
baked. The soil should be in a condi-
tion so it can be reduced to the con-
sistency of ashes.

The necessary rains to supply moist-
ure to the soil, at the same time de-
stroy our provisionary work intended
to retain the same during dry weath-
er: so it has to be renewed after every
rain, as soon as the soil is in a proper
condition to do it. It is poor policy to
wait for another probable rain, to save
the w^orlv of doing it over again; a
delay will prove very harmful if that
expected rain should not materialize.
There is another object in cultivating,
that is, the destruction of weeds, ig-
norantly often supposed to be the
main object of cultivating, but if the
first mentioned is thoroughly carried
out, weeds will certainly have no
chance to grow, and need no further
consideration.

I mentioned in my notes on plant-
ing that I prefer hand cultivating to
horse cultivating, and my reason for
the same is that the horse cultivator
generally runs too deep and leaves the
soil in too rugged a condition to my
taste, while with hand cultivating the
rows can be planted closer, the same
number of plants occupying less
ground, consequently less to cultivate;
and, as with a good hand cultivator,
one man can do the work of six with
hoes, there is little difference in the

saving of time and labor, and besides
makes better, more careful and more
satisfactory work.

We use the "Gem" hand cultivator.
a very satisfactory and cheap imple-
ment, and when the little shovels are
worn off they can be replaced with a
new set at small expense. As a. culti-
vator will not touch the soil between
the plants in the rows, this has nei'cs-
sarily to be gone over with a hoe, and
never allow any ground to be hilled up
around a plant, for this is even with
deep planting and invites stem rot.

I may mention here the relative sub-
ject of watering. With a rigid adher-
ence to the principle of cultivating,
there is no necessity for watering in
the field, and the results far surpass
that of watering. To my experience
watering has proved with me a use-
less, ineffective work, and at times has
been a positive injury, and expensive
liesides. To my impression watering,
during a time of drouth, will only be
of benefit by a system of irrigation or
better by sub-watering with the aid of
tiles, FRED DORNER.

Cuttings.

You should take advantage of the
last week or two of firing to put in a
good batch of cuttings that may yet
be useful. In our latitude there is
considerable bedding out done as late
as middle of June, and coleus and oth-
er quick growing bedding plaitts will
make acceptable plants in i weeks.

Chrysanthemums.

Above all you should put in at once
a large lot of chrysanthemums. A few
varieties like BonnalTon, Jerome Jones
and Ivory should have been propaga-
ted six weeks ago to obtain the best
flowers, but sorts like Niveus, Maud
Dean and Lincoln can be propagated
this month. Many florists will be so
busy for the next 4 or ."i weeks that
chrysanthemums not planted in the
beds are liable to get negleoted. Many
will be in 2-inch pots and as shade is
not at all desirable they will often suf-
fer for water.

Although a chrysanthemum will
evolve from a wiry, abused plant into
a fairly good healthy growth and pro-
duce a good flower, yet it is not fair
to expect that it will do this in all
cases, and before you get so busy that
you can think of nothing but filling
orders you should try and get them in
shape to withstand a month's com-
parative neglect. Two inch, that have
the pots filled with roots, can l)e
shifted into .'i-inch, and y-inch propa-
gated early into 4-inch. If you don't
have bench room, you will be sure to
have room out of doors, and a board
r. inches deep and the beds not over
(! feet wide, with the pots plunged in
coal ashes, will be just the place for
them. The sun and air will give
them the firmness and partial ripening
of the wood, essential in many varie-

ties, much better than being under
glass, in the glaring sun and starved
for root room. Whenever you can
spare a bench for mums and want fine
flowers, you should plant at once.

Some years ago, we were told to
put an inch of cow manure on the
bench and 4 or 5 inches of soil on that.
We did not find it a good plan. The
bench should be constructed so that
water will pass freely between the
boards, at least a good half inch be-
tween the boards or planks. Five
inches of a rather heavy loam is, I
think, just as good as 10 inches and
more easily managed. A fifth of half
decomposed animal manure and one
quart of bone flour to 2 bushels of soil
will be an excellent mixture. I will
just add that they arc often planted
needlessly far apart. It is a waste of
most valuable space and of little bene-
fit to the plants. The rows nine inches
apart and the plants <> inches from
each other will grow just as fine
mums, as you are likely to get a de-
mand for. If you intend to have 2 or
',', flowers to a plant then 10 inches be-
tween rows and 8 inches between
plants will be sufficient.

Hydrangeas.

There is always a good demand for
these every spring. As an Easter
plant we don't think them quite so
satisfactory as many other plants, but
it wanted on that occasion you may as
well have them as to buy them. For
Easter sales cuttings should have been
struck as early as end of January and
be now in 3-inch pots. When well
rooted in these, and having made a
growth of 4 or -"i joints they should be
stopped by pinching out the center
growth. Tow-ards end of month they
should be shifted into O-inch pots or

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at least a 5-inch, and plunged in some
convenient material out of doors in the
broad sun. They will make a strong
growth and develop strong eyes that
will give you fine flowers next spring.
These plants ripen their wood and
flower nuuh better than those planted
out, but for selling at this date and
later the young plants aie just as well
planted out. and are much less trouble.
I noticed last year a few dozen planted
out in a deep, rich black. muck, rather
wet sulisoil. which made a tremendous
growth; that was hardly desirable.
A good loam is the best, but it is well
to have them within reach of the hose
in case of a very dry time.

Geraniums for Winter.
The plebeian geranium is little grown
now except as a flower garden plant,
and for that it is a universal favorite,
but as a fall and winter flowering
plant it is still useful and frequently
asked for. To have useful plants that
will produce good flowers you should
select some medium strong, young
plants; strong shoots should be
stopped and all llower buds kept
pinched off. If they are in 4-inch pots
now, by middle of .June they can go
into 5-inch, and later into 0 or 7-inch.
They could be grown under glass all
summer without any shade, and their
pots plunged to the rim to keep them
from drying out over much, or they
could be plunged outside with just as
good results, only in case of several
days of heavy rain they get water
soaked, and that means yellow leaves.
If the buds arc kept picked off all
summer the plants will be anxious to
bloom and will llower profusely when-
ever you choose to let them. Only grow
the doubles, or more correctly speak-
ing, the serai-double. Of all varieties
thai made a good pot plant F. S. Ras-
pail was the best. .Mr. E. G. Hill is
sending out an Improved Raspail that
must be a dandy.

A Useful Spring Flower.

When wandeiing en the banks of the
Delaware two weeks ago I saw a
showy yellow flower, it was doroni-
cum. They have been grown in gar-
dens for many years, but this one I
saw was not generally known. It is
perfectly hardy, grows in any soil,
easily divided, and is the earliest of
all of our hardy herbaceous plants.
It was in flower with us on May 1st,
and 7 degrees of frost had no effect on
it. It may be coarse, but it is a use-
ful yellow flower, and its extreme
earliness makes it quite desirable.

I may be allowed to say that seeing
it at Riveriou in full flower the end of
April I was bound to buy a few. On
returning home and going over a little
farm, where I have an aci-e or two of
herbaceous plants, I discovered that I
had rows of this plant 200 feet long.
There is no particular moral to this
tale, only it's as well to know what
you own before you go off buying.
If there is any room for it this doroni-
cuni would force most easily. The

species or variety I have is "Harper
Crewe." I found the flowers wilted the
first few hours after cutting, as tulips
do, but they scon stiffened up in water.
WM. SCOTT.

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AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

We have received from Secretary
Herr a printed copy of the proceedings
of the seventh annual meeting of the
American Carnation Society, held in
Chicago last February. It contains a
full and complete report of all the pro-
ceedings, including a stenographic re-
port of the various discussions, and
is very interesting reading. The
pamphlet is well printed and bound
and is a credit to the society.

A copy of the report is sent to all
members of the society. If you are
not a member, and are a grower of
carnations, you should join the society
and secure a copy of the report. The
membership fee is $L' a year, and ap-
plications shoufd be addressed to Al-
bert M. Herr, Secretary. Lancaster. Pa.

CHICAGO.

Club Meeting.

Last Friday evening the Florists"
Club held its first meeting in the new
quarters in Handel Hall building. 40
Randolph street, and the members
were well pleased with the new accom-
modations. No less than sixteen new
members were added to the roll, the
largest number ever elected at one
meeting. Following is a list of the
new members; Archie Spencer. John
Zeck, A. C. Kohlbrand, Geo. Asmus,
Harry Rowe, Oscar Kreitling. Chas. S.
Stewart. L. P. Kelly. Wm. Kyle, Geo.
Anderson, Chas. W. Ernie, J. Johnson,
E. Clifford Pruner, A. Irolson, Jos.
Holy and A. Chester Sedam. The last
named is of Zanesville, O.; the others
are all of this city.

The subject for the evening was
"Palms, Ferns and Other Decoiiitive
Plants." A full report of the discus-
sion appears elsewhere in this issue.

The next meeting will be held the
evening of Friday, May 20. The sub-
ject for discussion will be, "Sweet P as
and Plants for Summer Blooming."

Bo wiling.

After the club meeting last Friday
evening the bowlers adjourned to the
alleys and played two warm games.
There were three teams of six men
each, and the team captained by Ed
Winterson won both games, but the
high score I18S) was made by Robert
Schcnk. captain of another team. Fol-
lowing are the scores:

Kil, WiTiterson 135 13:'

O.scar Kreitling 135 15X

A. f. Kohlbrand 112 10.5

Geo. Stollery 142 96

Campbell 123 i:K

Chas. S. Stewart 102 !19

Totals 749 724

Robert Sclienk 113 is.s

Chas. Held 139 124

A. i^ange 81 IOC

Chas. Balluff 153 lOG

Wm. Kyle 72 114

S. Snedeker 73 >,()

.631 71S

Totals

C. AY. McKellar 1,55 121

G. L. Grant 156 uo

Fred Hill.>! 105 12S

John Deg-nan 39 §9

A. MuAdams 150 71

T. F. Keenan 82 95

"I'^t'ds 717 g44

The second score credited to A. Mc-
Adams was made by Jas. Hartshorne.
who took the former's place after the
first game.

The bowlers will now meet for
practice every Friday evening at the
alleys at 77 Randolph street, and with

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919

Designs at the funeral of Lieutenant Jenljins, at Pittsburg.

regular training some good Eoores
may be looked for. All games will h^
played exactly as if a tournament was
in progress, and all fouls promptly
called. At the games last Friday some
players were very much surprised to
be called down for very slight infrac-
tions of the rules, and they will l)e
more careful in future.

The Market.

Conditions in the wholesale market
are much better than last week. Last
Saturday things brightened up very
considerably and prices stiffened up
remarkably. The improved conditions
■were very well maintained Monday.
Prices on tea roses range from $'J to
Sf5. the bulk of the stock being mar-
keted at $.') to ?1. Good carnations all
seem to find sale at $-. except in red.
of which there is a surplus. Still good
flowers of .Jubilee go as high as $4 and
other special fancies go at even higher
prices.

This has been a season of remarka-
ble fluctuation in prices, the sudden
changes in values being at times quite
startling.

City trade has been very flat of late,
but outside demand has averaged very
good, or the growers would have suf-
fered severely.

All the dealers look forward to an
unusually good trade for Decoration
Day, owing to the military spirit that
has been awakened among the people
by the war.

Various Items.

Flint Kennicott and 0. P. Bassett
have returned from their sojourn at
the West Baden springs.

E. H. Hunt is now strong enough to
visit his place of business, but is still
far from strong.

J. A. Budlong's wholesale store will
be at :'.T and :'.'.! Randolph street. His
son, A. H. Budlong. will be manager,
and he will be assisted by John Zeck.
formerly with Keinberg Bros, and
more recently with S. B. Winter. The
store will be open for business next
Monday.

P. J. Hauswirth recently made up a
very handsome wreath of orchids of
which we secured a photograph and
will soon present an engraving.

C. W. Northrup is sending to Kenni-
cott Bros. Co. flowers of a very hand-
some yellow tulip, which is called the
•■Lily Tulip" for lack of another title.
The petals are recurved and at a short
instance the flowers look very much
like a small yellow lily. They take
well in the market.

E. H. Hunt recently received a large
shipment of wheat and is making up a
great number of sheaves. He flnds a
constantly increasing demand for well
made sheaves. Mr. Hunt carries as
full and complete a line of florists'
supplies as is to be found in the West,
and his growing business testifies to
an appreciation by the trade of his un-
failing courtesy and uniform fair deal-
ing.

Arbor day was most appropriately

celebrated in Humboldt Park by the

planting of a host of trees by over

•2.(HI0 school children. There was an

excellent program of speaking and

I singing in addition to the tree plant-

I ing. and Superintendent Jensen was

' much pleased with this first attempt at

a proper observance of the day at this
park.

K. ('. Ainling is sending his custom-
ers some neatly designed hangei-s. one
containing some patriotic business lit-
erature with the AiTierican flag in col-
ors, and the other giving the telegraph
code.

Recent visitors were A. T. Bodding-
ton, of Clucas & Boddington, and Mr.
Henry, of Henry \- Lee. New York.

President Gude and Secretary Stew-
art, of the S. A. F., passed through
Chicago yesterday (11th inst.), en
route for Omaha to make final ar-
rangements for the convention in Au-
gust.

FUNERAL DESIGNS.

The accompanying engraving is from
a photograph at the funei^al of the
late Lieutenant Jenkins, of the ill-
fated warship Maine, which took place
at Pittsburg. The picture shows a
number of designs by Pittsburg flor-
ists.

At the head of the grave is seen a
model in flowers of the battleship,
which was arranged by Gustave Lud-
■wig. At the left is a large standing
piece arranged by Langhans & Co..
and at the right one by Elliott &
Ulam. An anchor rests at the foot of
the grave.

A detailed description of the three
large designs appeared in our Pitts-
burg notes on page 780 of our issue
tor April 7.

NEW YORK.

The Club Meeting.

On Monday evening, before the
members of the New York Florists'
Club were called to order, an im-
promptu concert was held in which
patriotic airs were indulged in to
commemorate the victory at Manila,
proving that florists have well cul-
tured voices as w-ell as plants and pa-
triotism. Professor Carnation Rosea
Violacea presided at the organ.

President Plumb was in the chair
and explained that the small attend-
ance was due to the drafting of re-
cruits, many of the craft having gone
to Chickamauga and to Camp Black.

Atiev the reading of the minutes the
exhibition committee reported that
they had met the president and secre-
tary of the New York Gardeners' Club
and had conferred with them with re-
gard to holding a joint fall sho'v. The
committee reported progress and it
was referred back to them to secure
more definite information.

A letter was read from the Educa-
tional Alliance, inviting the club to
hold an exhibition at their own hall
during the month of May or June.
After considerable discussion it was
evident the notice was too short, and
the secretary was instructed to so in-
form the association.

The following gentlemen nominated
at the last meeting were then elected:
H. A. Kettle. Seabright. N. J.: L. C.
Bohbink. Rutherford. X. J.; D. H.

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Van Horn. New York city. Adolph
Fisher. Great Neck. I.. I., was nomi-
nated.

The president then introduced Pro-
fessor Britten, of the Connecticut Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station, who
gave a very instructive and interest-
ing lecture on "Experiments with
Chemical Fertilizers on Greenhouse
Plants." The most noticeable fact
brought out was an experiment with
chemical fertilizers and their effect on
carnations. The most satisfactory
was from plants grown in coal ashes
and peat moss, with the following
added: Three lbs. 14 oz. nitrate soda,
1 lb. 1 oz. dissolved boneblack. 1 lb. 13
oz. muriate potash; .'!,."iS4 Howers were
taken from 1ih» square feet, or an av-
erage of L'7 .''-1(1 per plant. Prof. Brit-
ton sliowed several interesting photo-
graphs comparing the effects of chem-
icals on the root and plant action.

Mr. Herrington. in the discussion
that followed, thought that the lecture
as a whole showed a negative rather
than a positive result, and suggested
that as Mother Earth had rarely ^one
back on us he was inclined to think
we should not go back on it. .\ hearty
vote of thanks was accorded Prof.
Brit ton.

The essay committee announced
that Prof. Elson. of Boston, would be
the next entertainer, his subject be-
ing 'Music and Flowei's." They also
suggested, as the next meeting would
be the last this summer, it should be
"ladies' night." and it was unani-
mously adopted.

On a motion it was unanimously re-
solved to send a letter of condolence
to the family of .lames D. Burnett, a
member of the chil). and the secretary
was so directed.

The Exhibit.
W. A. Manda showed three seedling
Rex begonias very distinct, and a
very distinct and new oncidium like
Cavendishi undoubtedlv a natural hy-
brid.

In the Market.
•The maiket still continues lifeless,
in spite of a considerable lightening
of crops, inclement weather and the
present international question both
contributing to this state of things.
To-day. Monday, as I write, however,
there is a slight improvement.

Prices remain about the same as
last week, with comparatively little
change. Some very fine Cattleya
Mossiae are being sent in by Mr. A.
Herrington. Madison. N. J., and real-
ize (ill cents apiece.

With the summer ahead of them the
two Macs. MacDonald A; McManus. are
in a quandary as to which shall go to
the front. They will draw lots next
Friday, the IP.th.

Obituary.

We are sorry to announce the death
of Mr. James D. Burnett. Madison, N.
J., last Saturday morning, from con-
sumption of the throat. Mr. Burnett
was ill l)ut two days, though he has

been ailing for some time. He was a
member of the New York Florists'
Club and Royal Arcanum, and was
well known and liked among the fra-
ternity.

Notes.

Among the visitors were: Robert
Craig, William Craig. Philadelphia;
Geo. T. King. Hyde Park. Mass.

Mr. Chas. Weathered has been un-
der the weather with grippe, but is
now fully on the way to complete re-
covery.

BOSTON.

Review of the Market.

There has been but little change
since my letter of last week, with per-
haps the exception of carnations,
which are somewhat more plentiful
and are selling readily, common stock
averaging .fi: per liMt, while strictly
high grade llowers still bring good
prices, and are bought up on sight.

Roses are of fine quality for this
season of the year, but the supply is
in excess of demand, i)rices ranging
from $1 to $li> per llMi. while hybrids,
of which some very fine Jacks and
Brunners are coming in. are cleaned
up fairly well at from $1 to $4 per
dozen. Quite a few of that old favor-
ite. Souvenir de la Malmaison. are in
the market, and sell well, from $1 to
¥'2 per dozen. Some very fine valley,
grown in cold frames, is seen, and
brings .■?.■; per 1ih». a few being sold
for .f4.

The demand is light for violets, ."id
cents per loo being the ruling price.
Bulb stock of all kinds is at a dis-
count, while odds and ends, such as
spiraeas, stocks, candytuft, etc.. are
readily taken up by retailers, at
prices ranging from $1 lo .SJ.-'iO per
KM).

The Banquet.

The annual banquet of the club took
place at Horticultural hall, Tuesday
evening. May .'I. and was a great sur-
prise to the members, the number
present being nearly a hundred, or
nearly double the average for the past
few years. After a short luisiness
meeting the president invited every-
body into the lower hall, where the
sight of the long, well-fllled tables
was a feast for the eyes, as well as a
creator of a ravenous appetite.

The decorations were planned and
carried out by the pi'esident. Mr. Geo.
Anderson, of Milton, and while they
were not elaborate, were very tastily
arranged, and the mounds in the cen-
ter of each table, filled with small
American hags, at once aroused the
patriotism of all the guests, everyone
conceding it to be the most appropri-
ate part of the table decorations.

When the inner man had been sat-
isfied and cigars were passed around
and lighted, and each guest had been
"buttonholed" with a flag, the presi-
dent welcomed the guests, and intro-

duced ex-President A. P. Calder as
toastmaster. who, in accepting the
honor, made one of his own chaiacter-
istic speeches, which was well re-
ceived.

Mr. F. L. Harris, of Wellesley, one
of the pioneers of the private garden-
er's craft of this country, was the first
speaker called upon. Then came John
Galvin. the oldest commercial florist
in New England and one of the fore-
most to start a flower store in the
United States.

Mr. George Spaulding. a guest of the
club, then favored us witli a fine old
Irish cradle song, brogue ami all.
which was the hit of the evening.

After the song Mr. Peter Barr, "the
Narcissus King," from London. Eng..
was introduced, and gave a very enter-
taining account of his cordial recep-
tion in this country, stating that al-
most immediately on his landing he
had been decorated with the national
colors by one of our well known Eng-
lish-American fiorists.

This gave the toastmaster his cue
for the next toast — the "Stars and
Stripes," the emblem of the most glo-
rious nation in the world — and every
man present, American. English.
Scotch, Irish and German, arose and
drank (water was the beverage) to
"Old Glory" and joined in singing the
"Star-Spangled Banner."

Mr. Lawrence Cotter, after a little
persuasion, made a few remarks, dur-
ing which he called for three cheers
for Commodore Dewey, a glorious
representative of a glorious nation,
which were given with a will.

Following a patriotic song by Mr.
Joseph Mahan and the reading of let-
ters of regret from President Kidder,
of the Horticultural Society, and Pro-
fessor Watson, Mr. Spaulding again
favored us. this time with a comic rfc-
itation.

Mr. Calder then introduced Mr. War-
ren Ewell. after which Mr. W. W.
Tailby and Mr. W. H. Elliott, of the
New England Florist, responded for
"The Press." Mr. E. H. Hatch and P.
Welch were called upon, but had
quietly left the hall. Mi'. Spaulding
then favored us with another song,
after which everybody arose and
joined in singing ".\ulii Lang Syne."

The May Exhibition.
The usual May exhibit of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society was
held in the lower hall on Saturday.
May 7, and could well be called a
"Calceolaria exhibition." grand speci-
mens of which were exhibited by Mrs.
B. P. Cheney, who captured first and
third prizes on collections of six vari-
eites. and third on specimen plants.
Dr. C. G. Weld was awarded second
prize on collection, while I. S. Bailey
received first prize for a magnificent
specimen of a clear yellow variety,
and fourth on collection. E. S. Con-
verse got third on collection. Dr. C.
G. Weld captured all the prizes for
azaleas, showing some excellent
plants for so late in the season.

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Easter Display in the Show-house of Mr. E. Wienhoeber, Chicago.

The Joseph S. Fay estate made a
fine exhibit ot pansy blooms, being
awarded three prizes and a gratuity.
N. T. Kidder showed pelargoniums
and received first prize. Edward .J.
Mitton. of Brookline, was awarded a
gratuity for a fine specimen hanging
plant. Citroderia Fulgida. He also ex-
hibited a well-grown plant of a very
old favorite. Saxifraga sarmentosa.

J. E. Rothwell exhibited a plant of
the exquisitely colored Phalaenopsls
llarrittae. originated by crossing P.
grandiflora and violacea. and sup-
posed to be the only plant of this va-
riety in America. A single flower of
a seedling Cypripedium Lawrence-
anum, exhibited by C. G. Roebling.
Trenton. N. J., was awarded a certifi-
cate.

The usual exhibit of seasonable
wild flowers was made by Mrs. P. D.
Richards and others.

Wm. Nicholson, the carnationist of
Framingham. received a prize and a
gratuity for tomatoes, which he grows
as a crop to succeed chrysanthemums.

News Items.

The stallholders of the market are
exhibiting their patriotism by deco-
rating the ceiling and columns with
bunting and flags.

The creditors of Geo. Mullen, who
did business under his wife's name as
J.. Mullen, have most of them signed a
paper accepting twenty-five cents on
the dollar.

C. J. Harvey, florist, of Highland-
ville, has gone out of business.

Mark Harris, who failed directly
after Easter, is offering his creditors
25 cents, but is doubtful if they will
accept it.

W. J. Kennedy, former manager of

the market, has been appointed as-
sistant to Supt. Doogue, and will be in
charge of Boston Common.

The store fittings ot the late firtn ot
L. J. & W. J. Doogue will be sold at
auction on Tuesday. May hK by N. F.
McCarthy. They originally cost

$.">.(« Ml.

Among visitors to the Hul) this
week are G. W. Smith, of Fall Rivei-.
Mass.. and Mr. Herrman. of basket
and metallic design fame, of New
York. P.

BUFFALO.

Supply and Demand.

There is nothing very new in the
horticultural little world in which we
revolve. One more new store on Main
street. The proprietor of the store,
which Mr. W. A. Adams vacated on
the 1st, must have seen a delegation
of stalwart policemen giving "Andy"
an order for a badge or button occa-
sionally for a defunct copper, and
doubtless thought it was all profit, s >
he has started in. It's a pity: they
are certainly too thick on our chief
thoroughfare.

Mr. Kasting reports roses plentiful,
but carnations he could dispose of in
much largei- quantities. Messrs. 'W. J.
Palmer & Son have a brilliant show
in their window nowadays, a change
almost every day. The last time 1
saw it. it was ."mmi Meteor roses and
L'.iHMi Daybreak carnations.

J. H. Rebstock makes a tasty show
with large vases of Beauty roses and
a fine lot of well-grown gloxinias.

S. A. Anderson has been East, and
we shall doubtless see the result of
his journey very soon.

Carnation Genesee.

1 must beg permission to say just
another word or two about our favor-
ite carnation Genesee. I wish all my
friends could see it. A bed l"J-'> feet
long and 7 wide; not one plant died at
transplanting time; not a dry or yel-
low leaf has been seen, and from No-
vember it has been steadily produc-
ing, but never looked as it now does;
flowers and buds standing up li^e a
field of wheat; not a bursted calyx to
be seen. One thing abour this carna-
tion, it is of all varieties I have yet
seen the easiest to support, but I am
going to have the bed photographed
and let you see. This little outburst
of praise for a crop of my own is
merely because I sincerely admire it
and am proud of it. A real gardener
admires his products aside from the
pecuniary view. Ladies often remark
"How you must enjoy your business
among these beautiful flowers," and
for a joke they get the reply, "Yes,
ma'am, we can see the dollars stick-
ing all over them. " But this is not
so. A true gardener and good (?l
man would like to get the dollars and
leave the flowers nodding in their
beauty on the plants.

A 'Visit to Philadelphia.

In company with our retired florist,
the noble Dane. C. F. Christensen. and
Wm. S., we found ourselves some ten
days ago trying to get into an
upper berth of a Lehigh Valley sleep-
ing car with the assistance of the por-
ter, and to the great annoyance of the
man below we at last got to our re-
spective resting places. It is not far
from the Grand Reading depot to
Green's hotel, where you would be
hard to please if not suited with tlieir
layout in any line that a traveler is
looking foi-.

No. 714 Chestnut street is just
across the road, and half an hour's
chat with Mr. 'Wm. Dreer was very en-
joyable. The ferry runs frequently
and so does the train, and in a few
minutes you are at Riverton. It is
six or seven years since I was there;
what a change! I am not going to at-
tempt to write up all I saw. but it is
really a wonderful place, and how to
build and heat palm houses seems to
be not only solved but brought to
great perfection. Two acres of Kentia
Belmoreana and other tilings in pro-
portion will give one a good idea of
the extent of the place.

As an attractive sight for a visitor 1
think the lily ponds would please tlie
majority. The two or three acres of
well-kept lawn, as level as a tennis
court, and dozens of the sunken, ob-
long ponds or tanks, each devoted to
a species or variety, is also a sight
worth seeing. The sight in Ju'y or
August must be absorbingly beautiful.
The impression of this vast quantity
of nympheas of every shade, especial-
ly in the dewy morn, must be solace
for the most wearied soul. No wonder
Mr. Eisele said. "When tired and wor-

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lied with business, I seeli comfort by
a walk round among the water lilies."
Great expanses of brilliant flower gar-
dens we have seen, and are to be seen
in many places, both here and in Eu-
rope, but such a water garden as this
exists nowhere else on earth.

Presiding over this great collection
of aquatics you would expect to see a
sraceful nymph or mermaid, clad in a
leaf of Victoria Regia, with a rod of
papyrus in her hand. Don't have any
such vision. You will see 20i> pounds
of solid meat, with black beard and
lolly red face, lighted up with a genial
imile. and if that smile is mixed with
honest pride over his pets, no won-
der. The man is Mr. Tricker, and this
wonderful collection is the result o.f
his love and enthusiasm for these
uems of the tloral kingdom.

P'rom Kiverton to Chestnut Hill is
(|uite a step, but we were on the jump
and only stopped when fi'iend Chris-
tensen got dust in his throat. We
found the genial Edwin at home, but
John had gone away to inilulge in the
pleasure of breaking up Peoria black-
birds. Well, if I were cutting as many
fine Beauties as he, I would shoot at
l>lack!)irds at least twice a week. The
roses, particularly Beauties, both at
Mr. I>onsdale's and Mr. Burton's, sim-
lily could not be surpassed. They are
masters of their business, live in fine
houses, and are jolly good men, and
fi'iend Lonsdale is to be only censured
for one thing. He has absorbed
enough good nature to bless half a
dozen men, and so others go short.

The Lafayette hotel is a good place
to stop and near many of your friends.
Mr. Pennock's busy commission house
was visited: so was Pennock Bros.'
fine store, but Mr. Cartledge we un-
fortunately, for us, missed. We nailed
Mr. Robert Kift all right, and then an
hour's ride landed us in Baltimore.

At Baltimore.

We were no strangers there, but it
never struck me so forcibly before
that Baltimore is a very large and im-
portant commercial city, but for all
that very old fashioned and in our
small line very much behind the day.
The streets cannot be very dirty, be-
cause there is such a descent or as-
cent to them that they get washed
clean at every shower. The vulgar,
obtrusive soliciting of the hackmen
and touts at the union station would
disgrace a mushroom town. The
street cars are rickety, dirty, bumpy
affairs that will produce congestion of
the liver, preceded by seasickness.

The florists are all huddled together
in two or three blocks, and the first
one that starts a real modern store in
the residence district (and Baltimore
has some beautiful resident districts
of the kind) will make a strike. Mr.
Halliday and that most pleasant lady,
Mrs. Thomas, we met, but Mr. Seide-
witz. Mr. Pentland and Mr. Feast
were not in to receive our brief visit.
At breakfast in the old Eutaw house

we had a call from a most gentleman-
ly man, a Mr. Sands, who has lately
joined the noble army of florists. We
wish him great success, and greatly
appreciate his kind words, and only
would wish that he had embarked in
business in a better market.

The Capital City.

It is only a good cigar smoke from
Baltimore to Washington. We did a
lot in six hours. There was the Bo-
tanic Garden to see, but the principal
thing about that is W, R. Smith. More
time was spent looking at a genuine
Kilmarnock edition of Burns than all
the plants. -Then Mr. Smith brought
in something that he said was 1(1 years
old. It also came from Scotland, and
Mr, Christensen said: "My dear boy,
this is too good to drink — it should be
sipped with a spoon."

Three little speeches by three big
congressmen were listened to. The
republicans had their innings and the
aist of their talk was that this was no
time to bring up the income tax prop-
osition. The few republicans that
were not asleep feebly applauded at
the end of each little oration, while
the democrats read the papers,
chinned away in groups or mostly
went out to see a man, all as indiffer-
ent as to what the members were
1 saying as a IT-year-old girl in church.

We just caught sight of the presi-
dent as he jumped from his carriage
into the White House, but what was
of more consequence, we quite caught
Mr. Pfltzer. who so ably presides over
the garden and conservatory of the
White House, and it was very enjoya-
ble for a short while to talk to a man
of his build.

Then a call on Mr. Small, whose
store is a grand one, and to wind up
we found our hearty, jolly friend, ,Ioe
Freeman, who has a fine place. Mr.
Freeman speaks and writes straight
from the shoulder, and is to be highly
commended for it: honesty and can-
dor first : consequences after.

Now all this pleasant four days'
jaunt, and it was pleasant throughout,
even to the dinner in the dining car
on our return, when we were Irun-
dreds of feet above the city of Wilkes-
barre, but took an hour to descend the
mountain, all this pleasantness is
marred by the many calls we could
not make and many friends we could
not possibly see. Whether they are
just as well pleased or not, I can't say.
I regret that opportunity forbade the
pleasure to us. W. S.

PHILADELPHIA.

Review of Trade Situation.

The rain came down upon us every
day last week: that makes twelve out
of fourteen days rainy. Business was
auiet last week. If the cold, wet spell
ends this week, bedding plant busi-
ness will begin in earnest. So far only
hardy roses and ])ansies have fallen to
the florist's share, unless he deals in

nursery stock. There are many or-
ders for cannas and geraniums wail-
ing to be sent out. The parks aiid
some of the large suburban hotels
have very handsome beds filled each
season. Some of the largo private
places have greenhouses of their own,
but most of them depend on the grow-
ers of bedding stock, who are now ex-
pecting their busiest time of the year.
Cut flower prices ruled about the
same as for the past two weeks. The
supply is not so heavy as usual for the
first week in May, with demand fair.

Club Meeting.

The vice president, Mr. Westcott.
presided at Tuesday evening's meet-
ing of the Florists' Club. The arrange-
ments for the theater benefit and May
party were discussed.

Mr. Heacock was to have opened a
debate on paeonies. but Mr. Heacock
didn't come, neither did the paeonies.
We hope for both next time.

1 was greatly interested at this
meeting in learning ttie views of some
of those who believe it impracticable
to secure a guaranty of freedom from
disease with our lily bulbs. It seems
the seedsmen and importers very nat-
urally fear they won't get their stock
if they attempt to get a guaranty. To
my surprise, many of the growers
share that feeling. This is one of the
cases pointed out by Julius Roehrs, of
Carlton Hills, where growers could
benefit themselves by working togeth-
er. ■\\'hal. folly to go on buying Indbs
that you know are unhealthy, in the
hope thai may be luck will be with
you and you won't have much disease.
Insist on a guaranty. Ten to one you
will get it. and if you don't you will
be richer next Easter growing some-
thing else: for that disease will get
worse unless those Bermuda growers
waive up.

Notes.

A. Fahrenwald now intends Iniild-
ing one more house, four in all.

John W. Pepper is to build one
greenhouse shortly. Mr. Pepper is one
of our wealthy citizens. Last season
he spent a large sum of money on his
sunken gardens near Jenkintown.

It is also said that Peter A. B. Wid-
ener intends tearing down his fancy
greenhouses and erecting two houses
in commercial style on his handsome
place near Cheltenham.

Henry Diehl, of Germantown, has
some exceedingly fine pansies, large
flowers, good color and stems so long
as to suggest a commercial future for
such stock. Mr. Diehl imported the
seed from Germany five years ago and
has improved the stock a little each
year since then by careful selection of
seed, using only the first flowers for
that purpose.

Chester Davis, the well-known gar-
dener and fruit expert, has joined the
i ranks of the benedicts.

Immediately after The Review's last
report, a secret meeting of the bowl-

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Mr. Beneke's Dream.

ing team was held. The following
resolution was offered:

"Whereas, The highest degree of ex-
cellence in any sport is only attained
by those able to devote their undi-
vided attention to that sport; and,

"Whereas, Florists are workers, not
sports; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That this club will not
win the Bowlers' League tournament
of 1808."

After some discussion this resolu-
tion was adopted by a unanimous
vote. N. B. — The Review is the only
paper to secure the above important
information, which explains some
things which required an explanation.

J. W. Y.

MR. BENEKE'S DREAM.
Mr. J. J. Beneke, of St. Lnuis, is
very fond of roses and also of his fel-
low craftsmen. One night, after a very
pleasant gathering, he had a dream
(hat pleased him much, and at the
first opportunity he had an artist paint
it for the edification of his friends in
I lie trade. The accompanying engrav-
ing is from a photograph of the paint-
ing, and is much reduced in size.

Probably no rose plant ever before
produced such a crop of flowers, either
in quantity or quality.

ST. LOUIS.

The Market.

The weather has been quite cool the
past week, which checked the great
glut of roses that was promised, but
the cold snap did not seem to have
any effect on carnations. Everything
was plentiful and most of the stock
good.

The market did not show much im-
provement, although the glut was not
so great. Prices on roses only showed
a slight improvement. Trade in re-
tail circles was a little better, there
being quite a lot of funeral work go-
ing on, creating a demand for white
stock.

Roses opened up this morning (Mon-
day) at from $3 to $5, Brides, Meteors,
Maids and Carnots bringing .^4; prime
stock, .$5: Perles and Woottons, $3;
seconds, ^1 and $2. Some fine Beauties
were sold at .f2.."iO per dozen the past
week, though the prevailing price was

about 11.50. This week prices on
Beauties will go up.

Carnations arrived in great quanti-
ties, more than could be disposed of,
and sold as low as 40 cents per 100 in
1,<"M> lots, but this morning they
seemed a little scarce, the price going
up to $1 for general stock; selected
fancies, $1.50 and $2.

Harrisii and callas could be bought
very cheap, as they were and are now
quite a glut; $4 is the average price
for the very best. Sweet peas are not
so plentiful, the supply being short of
demand; price, 75 cents. Out-door val-
ley is beginning to arrive and sells
at .?2.

Ferns are still very scarce and snii-
lax has been in great demand at $15.
Charlie Kuehn has promised the floi-
ists to have plenty of ferns by the first
of the week at the same old price,
•>?1.75 per 1,000.

Plant trade the past week has been
(luite dull, owing to the cold and rainy
weather.

Notes.

General Supt. of Parks Wm. C. Pape
has designed a "Remember the
Maine" floral piece which will be
placed in Forest Park. The plans will
be carried out just as soon as Com-
missioner Franklin Ridgely returns
from the East, where he went to visit
his son. Ensign Ridgely, of the U. S.
Navy.

Ernest Tesson, with Ellison & Tes-
son, has gone with the soldiers to
camp at Jefferson Barracks. Ernest
and Bob are members of the Battery.
Bob could not be spared from the
business, but says that if called upon
to fight he will be where the bullets
are the thickest — "under the ammuni-
tion wagon."

Wm. Bouche, superintendent of Mis-
souri's exhibit at the World's Fair,
will build a palm garden In the Coli-
seum this summer, to be ready for the
opening of the exposition early in Sep-
tember.

Miss Flick, of Fort Wayne, Ind.,
sent to this market last week some
splendid carnations, especially the
Bridesmaids and Mme. Albertini.

Max Herzog's loss of 1.000 feet of
glass was not due to hail. The storm
blew down his smoke stack, thus caus-
ing the loss of glass. Max says it did
hail, but not strong enough to break
the glass; thus the report was circu-
lated that his loss was by hail, as
stated in The Review of last week.

Club Items.

The Florists' Gun Club is soon to
begin practice, so as to be in good
trim when they meet the Eastern
cracks at Omaha next August. The
club will, as usual, practice at Tesson's
place.

The Bowling Club will, after the
May series, select a team to represent
the club at Omaha, and as a great
many of the members have expressed
their intention of going a good team

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MAT 12. IS3S.

can be made up that will be heard of
when the match takes place. All we
hope for is that our friends Scott.
O'Mara and Anderson will bring along
their best men.

The flower store known as Thatch-
er's Palm Room, which was opened
by Fred Foster a few months ago. has
closed its doors. Mrs. Thatcher has
all the experience, bnt no money.

Kunz, Helwig and Beneke were a
tie for first honors at bowling Monday
night, l.'il each: Kuehn and Beyer it
tie for second, 124 each. Four games
were played. J. J. B.

ROCHES! ER. N. Y.

While tliiwirs continue rathei
scarce, owing to a continued beayy de-
mand for fnneral work. Quite often
some difliculty is experienced in hunt-
ing up a bare sufhciency in this line
at present. Tlie cloudy, dull and rainy
weather, which prevailed la.st week,
was very unfavorable for the opening
of roses and carnations, and conse-
quently none too many were in town.

Some of the roses are not so good
now as they were two weeks ago: mil-
dew is doing the injury, but those
coming from Walt. Salmon are as fine
as ever. He was cutting large quanti-
ties every day during the dull spell,
and had no trouble in disposing of all
at an advance over last week's prices.
The daily cut however, is diminishing
now, still as the plants are in vigorous
growth, showing plenty of buds, it will
only take a week or ten days of bright
sun to make them bloom as freely as
ever.

Geo. Arnold's sweet peas are really
excellent now. The flowers are of un-
usual size and substance and have
been plentiful for the past month. He
still brings in some fine, dark, long
stemmed English violets, which sell
readily.

The sales in bedding plants are in-
creasing fast, the quality is good, but
an oversupply is on hand. Planting
out carnations and violets is nearly
finished. We never had more favor-
able weather for early planting than
this year, and nobody was slow to take
advantage of the opportunity for an
early start.

Though for a week past the air was
raw and cool, the trees and shrubs are
now nearly all out in leaf, and the
nursery trade is about over. The sea-
son has been a remarkably good one,
especially in the ornamental line;
stock in many instances was com-
pletely cleaned out, and nursery men
in our section are, as a rule, well satis-
fied with this spring's sales. K.

TORONTO.

Roses are about as plentiful as the
dandelions, and the price would do
little more than pay for the picking.
Thousands have been cleared off
down at the market these last two
Saturdays.

The market plant trade has been
pretty brisk, too, quite a lively busi-

You want this for Decoration Day !

VASE FOR THE CEMETERY.

;THE;

\ddR>ss .ill ur.I.T- I.

Bassett & Wasliburn,

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS AND

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO, ILL.

Clara Cemetery Vase

Patent Applied for by Mrs. C. W, Pike.

A RECEPTACLE FOR FLOWERS, LONG NEEDED
FOR THE CEMETERY.

HH 1-. CLARA VASE for use at the L'eineteri' is a hand-
some as well as one of tlie most useful articles ever
placed on the market. It is absolutely a new thing and
takes the place of all the old tin cans, bottles and various old
truck that are usually found in the cemetery for holding
flowers, and prove such a disgrace where everythmg else is
beautifid and ornamental. It is composed of solid glass and
stands about twelve inches high. 'Die lower end is sharp-
pointed so it can be embedded about si\ inches in the ground
and stand firm. It will liold sufficient water to keep the flowers
fresh and sweet, and will accommodate flowers with long as
well as sluirl stems. The V.ASK is bell shaped and the top
has a diameter of about Hre inclies.

The \' AS E is sold at a very low price and is within the
reach of all classes. It is very strong and well made and can
not be broken by rough handling.

Prices, delivered tft railroad or express companies in Chi-
cago:

One Dozen, - . . $3.50

Three Dozen, at - - 3.25

Five Dozen, at - - 3.00

.Samples sent on receipt of hfty cents (50c.) each.

These N'.^SES will retail in the market for from 50c. to 75c.
each, thereby giv'ing the dealer a profit of over a hundred
jier cent, on his imestment.

ness being done in herbaceous plant
roots and other of the hardier plants.
Next week and after bedding plants
will begin going off in quantity.

Most of the carnations will be
planted out by the end of this week.
Some I saw' the other day were look-
ing very vigorous and promising. The
weather has been just right for plant-
ing.

The nursery agents have been mak-
ing big deliveries this spring, but are
pretty nearly through now. Thou-
sands of Ampelopsis Veitchii and
Clematis paniculata have been plant-
ed. These two have become staple ar-
ticles now. there being a constant de-
mand for them.

Many additions to plants appear to
lie contemplated this year, some being
already well under way. J. H. Dunlop
and H. Dale are both making quite
extensive additions.

The annual Horse Show and Mili-
tary Tournament, held in the armories
last week, brought many people to
town. It is one of the most fashion-
able events of the season and makes
quite a little stir in business circles.

E.

THE FLORISTS' MUTUAL'S FIRST
FIRE.

On April i:ith. The Florists' Mutual
P^ire Insurance Association sustained
its first loss, on the greenhouses of
The Clinton Floral Company, of Wil-
mington. O. The policy was mailed
from this oflSce on the 9th of April.
Under the by-laws the policy was in
force from the time it was deposited
in the mails here. The policy was not
received by the Clinton Floral Com-

pany until April 14th. On the night
of the loth it sustained a loss by fire
aggregating on the furniture, plants,
buildings, etc.. about $l.:2tM:i.lHi. The
insurance policy covered only the
buildings, including the heating ap-
paratus. Notice of the amount of the
loss was received by the secretary on
the ISth of April. I immediately went
to the scene of the loss and adjusted
the same on the 20th satisfactorily to
the insured for $4(55.00. The proofs
of the loss 'were forwarded to the
president of the association. On the
l.'.sth I received word of his approval
of the adjustment, and I wired the
Clinton Floral Company that their
draft for the amount of the loss would
be honored by the association's treas-
urer, which was promptly done. I be-
lieve all losses can be adjusted as
promptly as this one ■was and with
equal satisfaction to the association
and the insured. All we need is the
full co-operation of all the florists of
America.

I will gladly give full details to
anybody who will write in relation to
the same. W. J. VESEY, Sec'y.

Ft. Wayne, Ind.

PHILADELPHIA.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co., the well
known seedsmen, will build a seven-
story warehouse on North Fifth street.
Plans have already been drawn. The
building will be of brick, with Indiana
limestone trimmings, and will be fur-
nished with all modern appliances.
Messrs. Burpee & Co. well deseiwe the
success they are meeting with, for
their name is synonymous with fair
and honest dealing.

MAY 12, 1898.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

925

CLEVELAND.

Cut Flower Situation.

The cut flower situiition during last
week presented some anomalous fea-
tures, more especially toward the end
of the week. The weather throughout
the time had been cold, generally
cloudy and unfavorable for the devel-
opment of cut flowers of any sort, al-
though there were apparently enough
to go around and some over, if one
may judge by the prices for which
some stock was sold at retail at times.
Yet in spite of apparent surplus and
bad weather business seemed to be
generally considered as fair, though
not heavy.

On Saturday roses by local growers
were selling at from three to four
cents wholesale, while several stores
displayed staring signs announcing
rose sales at from, twenty-five to fifty
cents per dozen. And the fifty-cent
stock was not bad at all.

On the markets various retailers
were scrambling for carnations, in
some cases paying retail prices — twen-
ty-five cents a dozen — with nothing at
all good for less than a cent and a
half, while in the stores pretty good
stock was selling at no very great ad-
vance upon the higher price above
mentioned. And nearly every grower
was short of stock. All of which
makes the situation seem decidedly
odd.

Notes.

The suit of L. .T. Leopold against
the correspondent of the American
I'^lorist. which suit has been pending
for some time, came to trial lately.
After a trial lasting a day and a half,
mostly consumed by legal arguments
and the witnesses for the defense, the
jury brought in a verdict for the de-
fendant. This disposes of the matter
finally, in all likelihood.

The bowling club at its last meeting
had a very good attendance and some
good scores were made. NEMO.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED— No. I grower of cut flowers: would like
an expert on fancy carnations; good steady place
for the right man. Address H H.. care Florists' Review.

SITUATION \V \XT::D-Ayoung man. 2o years
old, desires position in cut flower store or green-
houses; lias six years experience; good maker-up; best
of reference, also security. Address H. C. H., care of
Florists' Review.

W. ANTED— A good rose grower. Also a good man
for orchids, ferns and palms, for commercial place.
.Address Minnesota, care of Florists' Renew.

aiTUATlOX WAN'TLD By a practical EnglisH
lO florist and grower of No. i roses. Carnations, 'mums,
violets a specialty. Now disengaged. Age 3q. Commer-
cial or private position. Address W., Florist, box 547.
Alliance, Ohio.

FOR RENT— For greenhouse purposes, 3Z-7oo feet
on Michigan Avenue. Long lease and low rental.
Room g22, 184 La Salle Street, Chicago.

SITUATION WAXTKD— As private gardener, by
O tlioroughly competent man with the highest refer-
ences from last employer and others. Removal of em-
ployer only reason for change. Address K.. X., care
Florists' Review.

Wmmffrmtmrrrr

^^i^e:-:^^^

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is ^
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
btiy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
inteihgent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

jjliiHi^

l,',!Uij),i^;,i^:i^;,i^j,i^f,u^^

TXj^AXTEl)— \'oung man to take care of several rose
*» lionses. Must be competent and well recom-
mended. Address Emil Buettner. Park Ridge, 111.

WANTED— An experienced propagator and plants-
man. One accustomed to hard and soft wooded
plants, where a great many are grown for a catalogue
trade. Must be a hustler. No drinking rtian wanted.
Steady place and good wages to right party. Apply
with references to James Soiiden, foreman for L. 1-. Alay
& Co.. St. Paul, Minn.

FOR SALE — SL\ greenhouses, about 14,000 feet of
glass; well stocked; wholesale and retail towTi of
4,000; no competition; less than 100 miles from Chicago;
two railroads: good seed trade. For particulars address
A, care Florists' Review.

\\7"AXTEU— By the ijlh of June, a first-class all
* ' 'round florist to take charge of plant of 8,000 feet
of glass. None but steady reliable man need apply.
References. Wages S50 per month. Address X, care
Florists' Review.

WANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Renew.

SITUATION WANTED— By expert grower ot
O plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de-
partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a
chance to make his services worth more tlian in his
present place. Can surely advance his employers in-
terests if given suitable opportunity. .Address S. D.,
care Florists' Review, Chicago.

Eight greenhouses, all
well stocked. 20,000
iLarnations planted out.
Best place ever offered.
.\11 private trade.

INSMAN QUEEN
- MISKMELON

Should he tested b\ cverv seedsman tliis
season. Trial packets free. To Market
(.iardeners. "^ lb., 50c; ^^ lh.,7nc; lib.
or more. $1.2ri per It.

Cash with ordi-r. Seed postpaid.
This is the earliest, best in quality and the most
productive Muskmelon ever introduced. TRY IT.

FRANK BANNING^E'^iS:'-^^^^^^^^^

Send to

To Rent!

MAX KRUSCHKA,

Lawrence, L. I., N. Y.

The Jordan Floral Co, £Srg

in nunil)er. with complete heating plant, covering
about :{ acres ol ground, with all stock and good
will of the business. Will lease ground on fair
rental value long as wanted. Established trade
over 35 years. This is an opportunity of a lifetime
to buy a good established business. Also liave a
large retail store opposite the Post ( >th( e .\pplv
to IiEOZT I.. HUX.!. REAI. ESTATE CO.

804 Chestnut St., St. Iiouis.

THE MOON

Company

For ( Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

JJescriptive Iliustrated < 'atulou'ue Free.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
Morrisville, Pa.

MIXED DAHLIAS.

Undivided Roots, $4.00 per 100.
JAPANESE and GERMAN IRIS, .ill colors.
UiTKi- roots, ilAH per IIX).

Cash with (,rder— No Checks.

MRS. JAS. S. SNEDEKEB,

Hillside Avenue, White Plains, S. Y.

NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL

purchased from bhcrilf, Kucuucr, .tud Ah^lt;ncc :7.alt;s at
less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings, Hose,
Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers
and Engines, Rope, Light Wrought Iron Pipe, Glass
Sash, and thousands of other articles, for sale by

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-hand

Material in the World.

W. 35TH &. IRON STS.. CHICAGO.

Write for our free illustrated catalogues.

FOR RENToR LEASE FOR SALE

Chevy Chase Greenhouses,

CHEVY CHASE. MD.
(Suburb of Washing-ton. D. C.)

For full particulars, write ur see tlie representa-
tive of The Chew Chase Land Companv,

at Chevy Chase, Md.

My seed store, established thirty years in the
flourishing city of Terre Haute, requiring only
moderate capital and capable of large extension.
Ill health reason for selling; immediate possession
given, Applv to

J. A. FOOTE,
313 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, Ind.

926

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 12, 1S98.

PITTSBURG.

Business continues stationary- A
surplus in roses being noticed. Carna-
tions are now niucli more plentiful.

A window decoration of Messrs.
Britenstein & Flemm attracted much
attention last week. It was a ribbon
decoration in patriotic colors, simple
but very effective.

Britenbaugh & Bro., of Bennett, Pa.,
contemplate the erection of a large
addition to their already extensive
plant. The addition will be used as a
carnation house.

Mr. Robert Faulk, a well known
florist of this locality, who has been
seriously ill, is reported to be improv-
ing.

The Pittsburg and Allegheny parks
are aglow with tulips; the varieties
and colors have been used to good ad-
vantage.

Prof. B. H. Patterson, of the Pitts-
burg Central High School, discussed
"Plants of Historic Interest" before
the Botanical Society of Western
Pennsylvania last Thursday evening.
May 5.

James C. Hamilton, son of Superin-
tendent William Hamilton of the Alle-
gheny parks, has enlisted in Roose-
velt s regiments of cowboys.

Mr. W. H. Elverson, of the Pittsburg
Clay Mfg. Co., of New Brighton, Pa.,
reports that a conflagration on the
night of May 3 totally consumed plant
No. -i, formerly owned by the Schoen-
field Pottery Co. The loss will be
about $oO,0(X>, partially insured. Mr.
Elverson says that the fire will not
prevent them from filling their orders
promptly.

Fred Burki is sending some very fine
out-door valley to market.

While the meetings of our Florist
Club have been of an interesting char-
acter, and while the club is of no little
use to its members, there seems to be
room for improvement in the matter
of attendance. The last few meetings
were poorly attended. In view of the
tact that arrangements for a fall
flower show and banquet are under
way, the officers of the club hope for
a better attendance. T. P. L.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

The past week has been a repetition of
the three preceding with slight excep-
tions. Trade continues very plow in-
deed, and the immense quantities of
tlowers sent in only aggravate the
trouble.

Summer prices still prevail on all stock.
Beauties especially suffer. Carnations,
while selling fairly well, are not cleaned
up as we would like to see them, reds in
particular going very slow. The few
days of cold, cloudy weather choked off
the supply toward the end of the week
and in consequence a better condition
prevailed for a day or two.

Smilax is more freely offered. Out-
door Lily of the Valley of fair quality is
appearing. Narcissus plentiful. Lilac as
yet irregular both in quantity and qual-
ity.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, II^Ii.

l-onK Distance Telephone EXPRESS 406.

Longiflorum Lilies for Decoration Day

Kli'lirn's Xurst-rv has grown a special lot uf these fur Decoration Dav. and we can supply
them at $1 IIO a lin^i-n, $l.iM) per lOU,

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION

Fine Pol Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed Light and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000: $50 per tO.OOO

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCULAR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

N. DAMES,

OF THE FIRM

VANDERHORST & DAMES,

BULB GROWERS,
LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, - HOLLAND,

is on his round-trip in Anieriua Tn save time

please address all U-tters up to Mav V*\U,
Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE. 13 William

Street, New York.

Give us list of your wants and we will send you

our best quotations. Our specialties are:

Double Von Sion, Hyacinths and Tulips.

LONG'S

Floral Blotters

THE FINEST NoXELI'V EDK
.\nVERTI.?lNU .ANY BL'S1NES.S.

Effective, and true to nature.

Samples for 20 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher,
BUFFALO.

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., PA.

DO YOl WANT
TO SAVE lO^o

Let us figure now on your list
of Bulbs for Summer and Fall
delivery.

Harrisii, Longiflorums,
Roman Hyacinths, etc.

We otter special Latania Ik>rhoniLa Seed,

Per lb.. .'.(Ic ; :. llis., $'J.'jr>, delivered.
Areca Lutescens. 100. 75l.; KKX). $(i.(K). delivered.

Address, H. H. BERGER & CO.

Established 187.S. 220 Broadway, New York.

...CHRYSANTHEMUMS...

GREEN AND GOI.D. Foliage beautifully va-
riegated witli \ i_llo\v. clear and decided. F'luwers
ver\ double, cream \ white. A splendid exhibi-
tion plant. Worth growing for its beautiful foli-
age alone. ."lOc each; $1.00 per doz.

SUSAN B. ANTHONY. Handsumelightguen
fuliage, immense perfect flowers, like drifted
siiiiw. A grand bloomer; lung-stemmed tlowers.
Splendid Un cutting. 2r)c each; $15.00 per 100.

WHITE WING-S. t'xquisite, large semi-double
tfowcrs. Shining white petals, very long. Beau-
tifully incurved and curled. Grand for cut
tl.iw.Ts, 25c each; $15.00 per 100.

MADONNA. A pure white Anemone flowered
variety. Flowers of the most perfect form.
Beautiful center of small florets, prettily fringed.
Fine upright habit. Flowers on long stems. 25c
each; $2.00 per do/.

These varieties are earh and in.-dium bloomers.

Send lor Trade List of

Seeds, Plants. Bulbs, and CactL

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Mention Florists' Review, Venlura-by-the-Sea, Cal.

GRABS & HUNTER, Marie Louise Runners

Violet and Carnation Specialists,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

■RT/~v'VTT IS tlie tunc to buy Rooted Niolt't Kuii-

■^^^^ " ners. Marie Louise, Earcjiihar ami

L.iJy Hume Campbell, $1.(10 per 100; $7,00 per 10(K).

In pots later. Write for prices.

25,000 at $4 per lOOO; 60c. per 100.

UUAMTCn sou MaiJs, r.110 Brides, 200 I'erles, 200
VVMnitU Beauties, 2(M Meteor, 200 Belle Sie-
lirecht 2^-inch pots,

HILLSDALE aORAL PARK,

Mention Flonsts' Review, HILLSDALE,' MICH.

MAY 13. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

927

ROSE PLANTS.

Out of 2 '.-inch Pots. Per loo

American licavitics $'),(X)

Meteor 3.U()

Bride 2:1(1

Bridesmaid 2.511

La France : 2.50

Belle Siehreclit 2. 50

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Gut riowers

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

600.000 Feet of Glass. We can till all urders on sliurt notice with all leading varieties of Roses
and Carnations We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial and con-
vince Yourself.

ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS.

Plants and cuttings sent bv express at
plant rates (30 per cent less than
merchandise rates).

I'er UK) Fer KKKI

.\MER1C.\N BEAUTY I2..50 $20. 00

LA FK.\NCE 1.50 12.50

BKinFSM AID . 1.50 Vl .50

Per 1000
$45.00
25.011
20.00
20.00
22.. 50
22. 50

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

lul.lire

\Vm. Scott..
Tidal W'ave

Portia

Lizzie McGowan.

Per loi,

|2 00

ICO

1.00

1 00

1 00

Goldfinch 1 110

.Mrs. Thompson 1 'JO

Emilia Wocher 1.50

Ll/Zle (.llhert 1.50

Harrisons White 1.50

Bridesmaid 1.50

Flora Hill 3-00

Mavnr Pingree 3 (HI

Per

000

$15.00

7.. 50

7.50

7 50

7. 50

7 -.50

7. 50

12. 50

12.50

12. 50

12.50

25.00

25 00

We would ca,ll your special attention to otir
choice SMII.AX FI.AKTS at $2.00 per 100 and
S15.00 per 1000.

Bassett& Washburn

88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL.

*''°'"a:,'d'i?e°arsr„'ClJT FLOWERS

Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The rigrht kind of stock, packed in the rie:ht way.
dell\ ercd sit the right time, and at the rijjht prices

19-21 Randotph St., CHICAGO.

ANDALL

Wholesale Florist

A. L

Telephone
1496

4 Washing'ton St., Chicago.

Ill our new and enlarged quarters we are better
prepared than ever to handle your orders.

m

run Line ol Wire Ue- ^^^ w >uecessor to

signs and Florists' MM/ VVinter & Glover

•"•• s. B. Winter

Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Ran(folph St.

Catalogriie. CHICAGO.

HIGH GRADE Cut Flowcrs

Properly Packed and Pnimptly Forwarded.

HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs ■.,'* j* jt jt ji Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. bat 103.

457 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee. Wis.

Do You Plant ^

American Beauties »

1500 3-inch at $5 per 100.

Not cullings but stricth .\ No. 1 strong, clean, well
grown stock, and guaranteed free ol all disease.

A. DONAGHUE. 109 S. 16th St.. Omaha, Neb.

J E. C. AMUIING, »

\ ^iaS^'' Cut Flowers »

* Consignments Solicited. Prompt .Attention '
5 to Shipping Orders. *

J 51 Wabash Ave.. - CHICAGO. >

Correspondence

Solicited

A. G. Prince &
Company *«-*

Telephone

Main

3208

(or

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CUT ELOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

^v,*^

JtSI ARRIVED
IN FINE CONDI riON

Odontoglossum Crispum, Mittonia
Roezlii, Cattleya Chocoensis, Cattleya
Labiata, Oncidium Varicosum Rogers!!

Lager ftHurrellffrpSs^."." Summit, N.J.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. P A UWM

Wholesak' Growers o

CUT FLOWERS.

All teleg^raph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

ANCHORAGE, KY.,

Specialist for American Beauties, Meteors,
Maids and Brides. Cut Flowers.

Shipping facilities and stock unexcelled.

Lowest Market Prices. Write for quotations
on large orders.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

II THE UARGBST
-^5^ SUPPUY MOUSB
11 IN AMERICA

New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application.
I'"ortlie trade only.

60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CANNAS

Nicely started. Mine. Crozy. P.

Marquant. L. E. Bally, Florence

\'aughan. etc., 30c. per doz.: $2

p. r 1(H). Pot plants. 4-in., $S per 100.

KPr"./^\IIA Tluirstonii, B. Argenteagut-

DCUUIl I A lata, etc., 2-in., $2; 2;^-iii.. $2.50

per 100.

PANSY PLANTS ^"r\^,^%7\<A'

A. J. BALDWIN. Newark, O.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Design.s. A full line of supplies alwa.vs on

hand. Write for eataloj<ue and price.s.

1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET

ST. LOUIS, MO

TIIfB BOSES— Shipped Carefully to aU
Part.s of the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists
1620 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

Tomato, Cabbage, lettuce, Celeryau J Sweet

Potato, l.'-L |MT !IM'; JI per ItHK!

Pepper and Egg Plants, J.'.c jier UK); $2 per 1000.
Cauliflower Snowball, 35c per 100; $2.50 perlOOO
.Ml plants by mail. 10c per 100 e.xtra. Price list
(or large quantities. Cash with order.

R, VINCENT. Jr, & SON, White Marsh, Md.

928

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

MAY 12,

We have closed contracts with some
(if the best and most reliable produ-
cers for our stock of

rVflXV'llllO DUI_D\3« Roman Hyacinths, Tulips,
Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White Narcissus, Valley,

Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading Forcing Stock.

(^live us a list of your wants .uui ui will quntt- same. Dun't fi)rt,'ct thai we are strictly in it cm SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS,

^ SEEDS. BUUBS AIND CUT PROWERS. =^

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45, 47 and 49
WABASH AVENUE,

CHICAGO.

SARATOGA, N. Y.

What a delight It is to the senses
when one can enjoy to the full such
Beauties as T. J. Totten grows. Can
the whole credit he given him. or must
it be assumed that the beneficent min-
eral waters which abound here con-
duce in some measure toward produc-
ing such fine stock? Anyhow, some
six houses are utilized tor this rose
alone, and New York with its crack
growers must yield a point in favor
here in excellence of bloom, foliage
and yield: an excellent young stock is
Iirepared for succession.

Carnations are a little off crop just
now. the reason being that no fire is
on, which permits the plants to hard-
en up in order to bloom well along
into the summer, when the demand
cannot be supplied at this popular wa-
tering place. Speaking of chrysanthe-
mttms. Mr. Totten remarked upon the
vagaries of Pink Ivory, which he
planted in three houses and obtained
as many distinct shades, each of
which was pleasing. He attributes this
chiefly to variation of light and shade.

Recently the original block of houses
was torn down and removed to the
new section, which is now a block
comprising 50.000 square feet, with of-
fice attached, situated in the best part
of town. In addition is a down-town
store on Broadway (not Broadway.
New York, although it is a worthy
counterfeit), where every convenience
associated with an up-to-date place is
found. W. M.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

It is with regret that I report the de-
cease of John Aitken. senior member
of the firm of Aitken & Son. Mr. Ait-
ken. who left us on April 30. was a
long sufferer from a complication of
diseases of the stomach. The worthy
gentleman was born in Glasgow in
lSo5, was a good gardener of a most
liberal temperament, combined with
grit. The flourishing business built up
by him will be continued by Mark Alt-
ken, upon whose shoulders has de-
scended the mantle of his sire.

W. M.

IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to
the trade, offer it in an adv. in The
Review.

CLEARY & CO.

Plant Auctioneers,

60 Vesey St., - New York City.

One Dollar, Go a Half?

SALES EVERY
TUESDAY and FRIDAY

fcSf-SEND FOR C.\T.ALOGL'K.,

■ifV^ Auctioneer, J. P. CIiEABY.

RUSES, CARNAIIONS, AND ALL KINDS

or SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOIK t

\ WM. F. KASTINO c^^Jfill-^n

> Florist....)

I 495 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y. )
(Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs^

M. RIGE & GO.

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

W7V^. C. STV^ITH

CONSIGNMENTS
OF CHOICE

EXCLUSIVE
IMPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS

OF

Florists'
Supplies

mbolesale
LfJi^^s florist

25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

...MARIE LOUSE VIOLET...

Rooted Ruiin.r^, $5.00 piT 1«I0,
Healthv Stock. Cash with ..rdL-r.

JOSEPH MARKLE,

RHINEBECK, N. V.

Mention Florists" Review wtien writing advertisers.

SOLICI

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ OlSTANCa •PHONB 5008 A.

Our centra,! location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

Boston Fern

Heavy, well-siiaped plants, splendid (or
store decoration. Verv durable. ^

n-in. pots. $l.fH) fiich; JIJ.W per dozen.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

Gcrmantown, Pa.

UPSAL

STATION, PENNA R R

MAT i;. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

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FLORISTS' gUPPLjES

When in need of anything in way of Wire Designs,
Wheat Sheaves, Cutlery, or anything in general use
by the trade, bear in mind that v/e can supply you.
On Wire Designs, of which we are large manufac-
turers and carry a large stock, we meet the
prices of any reliable house.. >«v'« We
will not be undersold on these goods. ■."* v** -.^ •.'* J*

Our WHEAT SHEAVES

Si-11 thcinsL'lvL'S. Handsoiiio shape, (till si/
li.--t iiiinlit\ niatL'rial. ijrites right.

WHITE CAPE FLOWERS,

A Rood i|i,.-ilit\ .il r, iilv p.-r ]».iiik1.

CYCAS LEAVES,

lnin(OBTEI.I.ES,

IirSECTICIDES,

SAYNOB KNIVES.

.mil weight, iiKiflf 111

RIBBON,

SHEARS.

( '.in tiiriii^h .1 giMid Primiiis Shear for $1 Ou,

No toy. but a good strong siiear that will do the biisine

Send for

Catalo}cue.

Seasonable Flower Seeds fl^l I^l1>'^il °^"^

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

E. H. HUNT,

76-78 Wabash Avenue

CHICAGO.

HINT'S WEEKLY QtOTATIONS.

'r,TkmR Etfcct M.n r.', ISHS,
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
We are headquarters for CIT LOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Ordliiarv. ordinary Stock per 100, 51.50—

Kxtra '

ROSES.

Beauties, long perdoz.,

iiiediuin

short

per 100

Brides..
Maids ..
Meteor .
Perles. . .

2.00-3.00

3.50-

2.0O-

1.00-

3.00-.-1.00

3.00-.i.OO

3.00-4.00

3.00—

string,

,i;o-

,7.5-1.00
2.00-2.50
2.00—
1.50-

GREENS

.\sparagiis |"

Ferns,

.\<liaiitnni per 100,

Common Fancy per 1000,

S mi lax -. .per do;-.,

Galax per 100.20c., per 1000,

I,eiKnthoe .Spravs per 1(K), .75—

Smilax, (Wild): Must be ordered in atlvancc
Stock not very good.

l^arlor Brand per case, 3.75 —

Medium si7eiJ " 5.50—

Large sized S.OO-

MISCELLONEOUS.

Marguerites per 100, .25—

Mignonette per 100, .50—

Forget-me-not, per 100 .50—

C'allas per doz., 1.00 —

Harrisii

Romans per 100,

\'allev (ont-door^ *'

Violets

Tulips, Datfodils "

Dutch Hyacinths per doz.,

Fansics per 100,

Lilac

1.00-1.25
2.00-3.00
1.50-

.Wj— 1.00
2.00—

.HO—

.50—
1.00-1.50

Prices given are for good stock. Extra Selected
and inferior quality will be charged according to its
vakie.

.\1I other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation, McGowan, Silver
Spray, \Vm. Scott. Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen. Si per loo; S8 per 1,000.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, Si. 50 per 100;
S15 per 1,000.

Verbena, Fucliias. Heliotrope. Ageratum
Dwarf. Salvia Splendens and Odorata, Feveriew,
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Thumb, L-oDea
Scandens. Soc per 100; SS per 1,000.

Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, Si. So per
100: S12.50 per 1. 000.

Swainsona. Solanum jasminoides. Abutilon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., S2 per 100.

\'^iolets, Marie Louise Runners. Soc per 100; $7
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. S'inca Major; 4j4-inch strong plants, Sio
per 100; S8o per t.ooo.

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.
.Station X, Chicago.

...FLORISTS'...

ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!

Send fur special list to the largest importers,
exporters and growers in the wcirld.

CANrtre ^ ^''' albans, England

OMI^UCn, , BRUGES, BELGIUM
A. DIMMOCK. Agent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

Peacock's
Prize Winning

Dahlias

W. p. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
1896 and 1897

Send for i8qS Illustrated Descrip-
tive Wholesale Catalogue before
pUcinc orders elsewhere.

ROSE Plants -- Qalax

We have an extra selected stock of the following

Rose Plants. Will guarantee them to be

as hne as any grown.

Fer 100. Per 1,000

.Vmerican Beauty 25^-inch pot. $5.00 $50.00

Brides '. 2M " 3.00 25.00

Bridesmaids 2".^ " 3.00 25.00

Kaiserin 2'4 ■' 3.50 35.00

President Carnot ,,2|» " 3..'.li ;i:i.(K)

BASSETT &, WASHBURN,

Store, 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

L.iiiK I.listance 'Pliuiie .M.iin 223
Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No 10

°S*^^ Russian Violets

Strong 2'2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100.
Rooted Runners, $1.00 per 100.

Sample's Astt-rs. white, rose pink, shell pink and

lavender, separate colors, $2.^0 per HHXt.
Dhj. Ciolden Marguerite, $3.00 per 10*),
C.\sH With Ordkr,

A. A. G. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N.J.

COLEUS PANSIES

Any Quantities.

Superb fancy lea\ ed. 30
varieties. 45c per lUO
by express; HOc by
mail.

DANIEL K. HERR,

Grand Giant and Bug-
not m!.\ed. Stocky
tield-grown in bloom.
VfK per 100. express.

LANCASTER, PA.

Mention The Florists
writing advertisers.

Review when

Always mention the Florists* Review
when writing advertisers.

For use with Violets, Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Arc
all the rage .^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ .^

Ho.\ of 5000, $5.00

Less quantity at SI. 25 per 1000

Address

MARLAIN P. KEUSEY

1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

ADRIAN, MICH.

SPBCIALTIES:

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Correspondence solicited.

THE REGAN
PRINTING HOUSE

Nursery
Florists*

rSatalo^ues

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

Mention The Florists' Review when
writing: advertisers.

930

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MAT 12, 1898.

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Hot=Bed

Sash.

Tenons white-leadud. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction |ierfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We liave in stock and cm sliip
immediately:

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. .\ 6 ft.. 4 •■ S in. "

4 ft. .\ 6 ft., 5 " 8 in. "

Not gla/ed, 1 '4 in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive carefid atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

iniinilliiihiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiliE'HiliiHiiiii.iiiiii:

iiilliiJiifi

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Trade Quiet.

Trade is quiet for lUe first time this
winter; even shipping orders are fall-
ing off. There is an abundance of all
kinds of flowers, with fluctuating
prices.

It is ideal, cool, lowering weather
for carnation planting, and most of
the firms are hard at it, trying to get
planted before the cool spell is over.

News Items.

There is a prospect of the town be-
coming very metropolitan in the fact
that "we are to enjoy a street corner
fakir from Chicago. He has been in-
terviewing the different florists as re-
gards to a possible supply of 5,000
flowers per day! But with what re-
sults is not yet known.

Mr. Boddington, of Clucus «Sr Bod-
dington, was in town trying to gather
in bulb orders, and found the ground
so thoroughly gone over that it took a
fine-toothed comb to detect the loca-
tion of an unplaced order. He vows
he'll come earlier next time.

Obituary.

Bert Uodgers, 25 years old, a former
Grand Rapids boy, died at Lansing of

Roses and Bedding Plants.

Montlily Ruses -C. Mcrnift and Isa

Spriint

Monthlv Roses— Other varieties, hne stock.

Hyhrid Roses— .v. Diesbach. jXugusta Mie,
Dinsmore, Gen. Jacq.. Jno. Hopper,
Mad. Masson. M. Charta. Paul Xeyron.

Climhing Roses— Balto. Belle. Gem of the
Prairies. Russel's Cottage, Queen of the
Prairies and Crimson RamtMer

Carnations— Good varieties, ,

Chrvsantliemums — Best varieties

Pansies— Inliud and bloom, $la. 00 per 1,01)0. .

Pansies— Smaller plants.. . 12. (.H)

Coleus — Best kinds

\'erbenas — Best kinds

(ieraniums— Single Scarlet. fJ.SO; assorted.

• -J and 3-inch $;t.00 to

Geraniums— Mt. of Snow and Rose (ier

.Xlternathera— Yellow, $2.00; Red

Dalilias— Dry roots, best varieties

Pelargoniums— Friend. Victor and Jack. :l-in.
Century Plants— 1 large specimen. .S feet
\'ariegated Century Plants— :l large spec

Per KKI

$2.00
2.50

4.00
;i.00
2,.-)0
2,00
l..i0
2. 10
2,(W

4.00
;i,0O
2. 50
r.oii
4,00

high.

iniens

Per IIKI
Pelargoniums- Fred Dorner. 3-inch. $5.00;

M. Thibaut. 4-inch 8.00

Ciladiolus— Mixed kinds 1.25

Dracaena Indiyisa— 3 and 4 inch. ,,$S.00 and 12.00
Cyperus .'\lt— Umbrella Plant. 3 and 4-inch, 3.0O
Sword Ferns— 2"*. 3 and 4-inch. $3.(X). $4.00, S.OO

Vincas $6.00 to 10,00

Fuchsias— ,\ssorted 2,00 to 3.00

Swainsona— 2 and 3-inch 3.00

.■\mpelopsis— Royalii and \'eitchii, 2-incli, ,. 3,00
Clematis— Henrvii and Jackmanii. 2 years.

25c eacli.

Begonias-Metallica $3.00 and 4,(KI

Farfugium Grande. 254 and 3-inch 7,00

Genista Racemosos. 2 and 3-inch. $2, .50 and 4.00
Cuphea— Platycentra. 2 and 3-in,. 2,00 and 3 00
Pineapple — 3 and 4-incli. 25c each,

Jasminum— Yellow. 3 and 4-incli -5 'Hi

.Mocasia 2 00

Hibiscus. .3-inch t,oo

F"icus Elastica — t-incli. 30c each.
5 00; 2 large specimens. 4 feet higli. $3,00 eacli.
t feet higli, $5,00 each.

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., BATAVIA, ILL.

v«ji«ViiiiiVi«MtiffiViVi«VtV«»VtViriVm

I DECORATION DAY FOR 1898 1

Promises to be of unusual imiiortance to the florist, on account ol «;

the newly awakened p;itriotism among the peo])le. Are you ready
to do \niir share of tin business ? ^'ou will need a good supply of

CYCAS WREATHS, METAL DESIGNS, MOSS WREATHS, IMMOR-

1 TELLES, DOVES, INSCRIPTIONS, CAPE FLOWERS, BASKETS,

I SHEAVES, FLOWER HOLDERS FOR CEMETERY USE, Etc. S"-

5 !:

S We are headi.piarters for these goods .mil ,i 11 other Florists' Supplies. ;.

^ 1 llustrated I .il.ilogui- on .ipi'licitioii. Wholesale only . I:

I H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 50-52-54-56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. |

I

S-.

Bright's disease. He was an enthusi-
ast in his chosen profession and had
attained to a high degree of proficien-
cy at the time of his death. He worked
for Henry Smith under Wm. Cunning-
ham for three years, going from there
to the State Agricultural College, serv-
ing under Prof. Taft, on whose recom-
mendation he was promoted tO' the
charge of the conservatories and
grounds of the Industrial School at
Lansing. The interment took place
here April 10th at Greenwood ceme-
tery. The following florists acted as
pallbearers: Henry Smith, Wm. Cun-
ningham, Henry Van Velde, Wencil
Cukerski, Jean Goebel, Freyling and
Mendals. His parents have the sincire
sympathy of the fraternity.

GEO. F. CRABB.

THE NEWPORT PHOTOGRAPH.

Members of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists and others desiring cop-
ies of the group photograph taken at
Newport last August are informed
that the undersigned has obtained
possession of the original negative,
and copies of same can now be sup-
plied at one dollar each.

WM. J. STEWART, Secretary.
(IT Bromfield street, Boston. Mass.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

PANT MOVE ON CUBA

U TILL OUR STOCK IS SOLD.

BOOTED CUTTINGS. Per l.CIJO Per 100

X'incas, variegated' $10.00 $1.25

Rex Begonia 17.50 2.00

Mrs. Pollock and Mt. of Snow. .. 15.00 2.0O
(ieraniums. Donlile Giant, LaF'a-

vorite 12.50 1..50

Geraniums, mixed 10.00 1.25

Md.Salleroi 10.00 1.25

.\butilonSou de Bon 15.00 2.00

Impatiens Sultani 17.50 2.00

Lemon \'erbena .' 12, .50 1..50

Fuchsia. Trailing Queen 12. .50 1..50

Marguerite. Ciiant Pearl 15.00 2,00

.Mvssum. Double Giant S.OO 1.00

Coleus. fancy : S.OO l.OO

Coleus, separate colors ii.OO .75

Coleus, mixed ■, ... 5.00 .tiO

Heliotrope .'.■ lO.OO 1.25

Lobelia lOIKl 1.2.5

N'ernon Begonia 10, Oil 1.25

.\sters, transplanted 10.00 1.25

.Mternanthera, red 5.00 .«0

Golden Pvrethrum ii.OO l.OO

Orders of 1.000 assorted Rooted

Cuttings at 1,(KX) rates.

\'incas, variegated, 2K-inch pots,, 20.00 2.50

Vincas, •• 3 '• ., 35.00 4.00

Vincas. •' 3)4 " ,. 50.(X) rt.Ofl

Vincas. ■, i ■■ ,, 10.00

Trailing ( )ueen F'uclisias, 2^-inch pots., 4.00

Coleus. Md. Salleroi 2K " 2.00

Impatiens Sultani 2ji^ " 3.00

Centaurea Candidissiina..2K "" '-^-^

Centaurea Gymnocarpa.,2J;i 2,0(i

Lobelia, white stock 2'A " 2,00

Petunias, double 2% " l-M

Petunias, single fringed. .25-4 " 3.00

Geraniums, mixed 2^ " $-',00 to 3.0O

.Mternanthera. red 2 2 fM)

TERMS C \SH llR C i ' l>

GREENE & UNDERHILL. WATERTOWN. N. Y.

Mention The Florists' Review yvlioii
writing advertisers.

MAY l:;. IS'JS.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

931

Water
Lilies -"•'
Aquatics

W'e make a specialty
nl these la\orites and
our ccllecliiin ill both
harch' aiui tender sorts
is unsurpassed. Our
lisl int liidr-v iio\elties

HENRY \. DREER,

Nymphaeas
Nelumbiums

,itul Victorias
Seleili.nis made and
estimates turnished
hir stocking large or
-.njall ]>oiid--, e:c.

- PHILADELPHIA.

..'«'.'..'«'. ..4'.

I =^.>HERR'S.^.<

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READY NOW. jc

Scud for them— Ihey arc sent free. T.

HERR'S SMILAX -J;

$3.0(1 per 1000; 75 cents per 100. ^.

.Sainplfs, Ten CeTit^. .';)/

[gjxpcricnccs

arnations i

I ALBERT M. HERR f

I

LANCASTER, PA.

Miserable •• Carnations

are plL-ntilul eiiouyh. hut WE lia\ c \ arie-
ties that will produce the

FINEST OF BLOOMS.

Send for our list and see kinds and pricrs
for yourself. *^<-^"^'-r^
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

Special Offer of CARNATIONS.

1.750 McGOWAN. ,

1.400 WILDER Out of Thumb Pots.

40O PORTIA, \

r. r h»i. $.").(K) f. o. b,. Wasliingti.ii

^"^.freeShouses. CHEVY CHASE. Maryiafld,

ALTERNANTHERAS, cxu.i tine. i;-iil. I'. .Nhij.ir.

A. Nnna, K Nana. $2..iU per 10(1; $2(i.(M) per KXJO.

Rf)Oted Cuttings A. Nana. R. Nana. 50c per 100;

;i iri> prr iiMiH' s; (10 p.-r "'imo
FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTV, -tr i u- plants, $:.
' hi A J BALDWIN. Newark. Ohio.

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^Subscribers are re-

M minded that they will
materially advance the
interests of their paper by
buying supplies of the ad-
vertisers in the FLORISTS'
Review, always mention-
ing the name of the paper
when sending inquiries or
orders. :::::::

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^^"^ Carnations

WHITE CLOUD.— White.

GOLD NUi;GLT.— Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward).— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).— Clear sil-
very pink.

JOHN Y'OUNG (Ward).— White.

BON TON (Ward).— Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: 12.00 per doz.,
$10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1,000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breit-
meyer), Argyle (Stollery), Jack Frost
(Swayne). Empress (Swayne), Evelina
(Witterstaetter). Firefly (Hancock),
Painted Lady (Hill). Psyche (Hilli. and
Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 1S97 novelties and other standard
varieties at reasonable prices.

New

Chrysanthemums

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE.— Yellow.

35c each. $3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per luO.
SNOW QUEEN.— White.

50c each. $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per 100.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.— Late White.

35c each. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January. 1898.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

LAFAYETTE, IND.

AMERICAN BEAITIES.

Fine Plants, from 3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, - - wyncote, pa.

HERE WE ARE LOR fOlR WEEKS!

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

Fuchsias in assorted \arietles. Dmlhle, 2-i!i ,

$! lin per 1(10; Sinale. 2-in.. S2..">0 per UK).
Hibiscus in assortment. Single and Douhle.

:;'.. in,. $■'..'*) per 101): 3-in,, $'i,00 per 100,

Jessimines, (irandiflora , . . 2;'^-in.. $3.00 per 100

(.rand Duke, , 4-ln,, .S.OO

Maid of Orleans, Sin., 5,00

4-in , sin

.\ralM.in ... l-m , MKl

Rhynchospermuni Jessminoides,

■J-m Jl.lHI per llKi; in lilooin, 4-in,, I^.UO
Smiiax, eood stronti plants, 2-in, , , 2,00
2000 Moon Vines, strong plants.

NANZ & NEUNER,

Louisville. Ky.

Mention The Florists'
writing advertisers.

Review when

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Port Wayne. Ind.

ROSES From 5-inch Pots

rri..e itthued to Llose ^lut. < >nly afew hundred eaLh.
I leii, (.LC'Hieminot, i.a France, Louis (_)dier, Coquette des
Ali'v, ( :.Quette des Blanches, Jules Margotten, Clo^hilde
S'Mipert Fine clean plants at 9c; packing free.

Clematis Henryii and Miss Bateman, the leading
large white sorts, tine i and 2-year field-grown plants,
lOc until sold. Clematis. VirKiniana, sweet scented,
small white flower, 2-year, tine, Sc. Samples of Clematis
can be had for stamps.

W. H. SALTER. Rochester. N.Y.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing- Advertisers.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett

New Pink Forcing Rose.

WimuT ()l si\ icrtihcates. [m-(t;H! .iiu-1

Mlver^-up. $:i.:iO ptT (i../.; $2:1 [M.T lOU,

A Fine Stock of Toungr Chrysanthemums
and Carnations.

Send for Trade Li-;t lU'scrihiu)? ahovc
in drtnil.

H, WEBER & SONS* - OAKLAND, MO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE *' DESIGNS

and Dealers in

.FLORISTS' .* SUPPLIES

Live Sphagnum IMoss

l'"or Orcliids. etc. $1.25 per lit".

Sphagnum Moss ^ifl.'i'i.^bta'S."

PpI>|. si. 20 per bale, quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN

YOU CAN BUY' all your trade sup-
plies to the very be.u advantage from
atJvertisers in The Florist;;' R 'view.
and at the same time advanca the in-
terests of your paper.

932

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 12, 1S98.

PIPING.

"It is not so much the system of
piping followed as the accuracy with
wliich the work is done." said Mr.
('has, Kroeschell, president of the
Krotschell Bros, Co,, Chicago, in a
recent interview, "The greatest care
should be used to avoid all kinks,
bends and sags, for each detiacts seri-
(Uisly from the efficiency of the system
by impairing the free circulation of
the water or steam, and every impair-
ment of the circulation makes a waste
of fuel. Therefore, careless work in
piping is a continual expense in extra
fuel. With many florists fiom l-'i to
."(• per cent, of their fuel is wasted be-
cause of piping that is not ti'ue. In
piping a house, a perfectly level line
should be established from which
measurements to the piping may de-
termine absolutely its trueness. The
rise or fall should be about an inch in
every ten feet. To establish a quick
and rapid circulation of the water, the
top of the boiler should be at least
one foot below the heating coils in
the greenhouses. It is in this respect
tliat the Kroeschell Brcs C j. I . p.-. ved
Crecnhouse Boilers have a marked
advantage, as they do not require a
very deep pit in order to sink them
below the coils. It is also very essen-
tial as a matter of economy to have
boilers for hot water heating of sufB-
cient capacity to easily heat the water
in the pipes without forcing or crowd-
ing the boiler. In this respect the
Kroeschell boiler has never been
f(nind wanting, as its capacity has al-
ways been fully up to the rating quot-
I'd in their catalogue."

A glance through the large estab-
lishment of Kroeschell Bros. Co. re-
veals the fact that the manufacture of
greenhouse boilers is but a small de-
partment of their business, though
they are at present at work on a
greenhouse boiler of the largest size,
which will have capacity to carry TJ.-
• 1110 feet of 4-inch pipe, , They manu-
facture large boilers of every descrip-
tion, and do heavy sheet iron work of
every variety. The working of the
various huge tools is very interesting,
a number of them weighing many
tons. An overhead carrier is suffi-
ciently powerful to transport a weight
of twenty tons to any part of th?
luiilding.

NOW in course of preparation. The
Florists' Manual, by WIIKani Scott, It
will cover the whole field of commer-
cial floriculture, the articles arranged
alphabetically, so that reference may
be quick and easy. It will be a whole
library in itself. Price only $.").(>». Send
in your order now to the Florists' Pub-
lishing Co., 53(1-5.3.") Caxton building.
Chicago.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

271 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

GET THE BEST

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

^end 11.1 ClmiI*^ fur ■raniple^ of \(".iur waiils.

Pt-r lUCt. Per 1000
Ageratum, ('npe's Pet and Tapip

Bleuf. -J'-iiKh pots $2.50 $20.00

Alternanthera, P. Major. .-Vurea

Nana. Amahilis and Pittsburg

'ronteti cuttings) 1.00 T.TiO

Aiternanthera, as above, 2^-in.

p-^.ts 2.00 15.00

Alyssum, T. Thumli and (Jiant

(Till. 2',-incl) pots 2,:.l) 20,00

Begonias, tine assortment. 8-incli

p.tts 4 (HI r. 00

Begonias, Vernon. 2^-incli pots. Ji.oO 30.00
Cannas, started, very strong, from

;^ and 4 inch pots: Alplionse

Bouvier. Clias, Henderson, and

M me. Cro7V ;i 50 30.00

Strong roots of above varieties. .. "2.50 20. 00

Per KM. Per 1000
Fuchsias, a tine assortment. 2!^-

incli pots 2 50

Geraniums, Bruant. Gen. Grant,

La Favorite, etc.. 3-inch pots 4.00

German Ivy, 2*2-iiich pots 2.U0

Heliotrope, blue. 2^-inch pots,.. 2,50
4 " " ... ti.OO
white, 2'4 " " . ,, 3.00
Moon Vines ithe true Colon\c-

ticii 1, 2'r-inch pots 4.00

Rooted cuttings 2.50

Salvia, Nana Erecta, or Bonfire

I vcrv strnngi, 2'/2-inch pots 2.50

Swainsona, .Alba and Rosea

' \ i-r\ ^trong^i. 2'/2-inch pots 4.00

Cannas— Fine assortment of leading varieties.

Prices on application.

20.00

35.00
15.00
20.00
50.00
25.00

35.00
20.00

20-00

30.00

Cash with order from unknown customers or c. o. d.
Orders amomititig to $5 and o\er, f o. b. New \'ork Cit\

\Vm, L. SWAN. Prop.
j. C, CL.XKK, Siipt. .

Seawanhaka Greenhouses,

P O. Box 34 Oyster Bay, N. Y.

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w

ATER LILIES.

Li'-ltVlte''"''''' ^EO. B. MOULDER.
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MAY 12. IMiS.

The Weekly Florists* Review*

933

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BRIGHTON, MASS.

CIT STRINGS, 8 to 10 FEET LONG, 50cts. Each

Shipped to any part of the Country.

The {Vlrirltf=^f ^*'^"^''"' Carnation

Support

Ul'eens, N. V,. Feb. i6, '07-
Mk. Theron Parker, Brook-
lyn, X \'. Dear Sir: — I have tested
your latest Model Carnation Sup-
port, and am free to say that I con-
sider it the best wire carnation sup-
imrt that I have ever seen. It is
quickly and easily apphed. and I
think will pro\-e \'eri- durable, and
\ou certainly desen'e great credit
tor the in\ ention.

\'er>' truly vours,

C. W. Wakd.

P'latbl'sh, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
Feb. 18, '97.
Mk. Theron Parker.
Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is
i-ertainlyagem. Without hesitating
we endorse it as an up-to-date Car-
nation Support. Yours truly,

]>AlLLEiji)U^E Bros.

\V. HoHuKE.N', N. J., Feb. 18, 'g?.
Mk. Thfron P.\rker, Brook-
lyn, X. Y. Dear Sir: — It gnves me
much pleasure to congratulate you
upon your success in getting up
Carnation Supports. I think that
had from you are about
as anybody will be ablf
They certainly tlH
my bill for an ideal carnation sup-
port, a thing I have been looking for for a long time.
Wishing you e\'er^" success in the sale of them, I am,
^'ou^'; truly, E. AsMt-'s.

0 Carnation Sii
those I havel;
as perfect as ;
t<i make thc-n

Write lor Prices, Circular and
Special Discounts for early orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co.

THFRON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor dnd Patentee,
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FINE

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•iOc

Areca Lutescens — 4-jnch. L>.<<

H-in.:li. $1 iKit-ai h.
Latania Borbonica -:i-inch. $lU.mJ per lUO: 4-

nr h, -Jli- .nth. $IH per 100,
Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch. 40c: .'i-incli. 7.ic;

ti-iiuii. {.'.(HI i-ach.
Kentia Forsteriana— ^-inch. HOc; (j-inch. $1.1H)

Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch.$20per KIO: 4'incli.

Cill [HT l(l:l.
Araucarias Wc, $1.00. $2.00 :ind up.
Ficus Elastica Iti.mi ■.':« to jl.iM and up.
Fine Specimen Plants of abo\ e in
larjter sizes at low prices.
New Ageratum Princess Pauline -iiuh

Spiraea Japonica 'Jjc eacli.
Lilium Harrisii— 'Joe and 50c each.
Hydrangeas -.^0c, 7.ic and $1.00. each.

:SpeLiHl hiw prices on all kinds td Bedding Plants.

Terms Cash or satisfactorv reference.

JOHN BADER,

Long Distance Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids. Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca-
rias, Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

NewYorkOffice.409FiHhAv. New Rochelle. N.Y.

50,000 SMILAX |;y"'H'"*.i'.v'™'i.5oc.P=r..oo;

[Bure Bone Flour,

f^Bl FOB FLORISTS' USE.

.\MMW.M.\ .-, percent.

NITRUGE.N 4.15 •

BONE FHOSPH.ATE.55

Pure Dried Blood,

.\M.\lll.\l.\ I.i p,r cent.

mtko(;e.\ k:^> ■■

Write for Prices.
We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD

THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO,.

CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V.

Will have missed
klor.dike

It \ini del luit list- economy
mi make your nwn pots.
Cow manure pots can be
made to-day. fit for use to-
morrow. Xo expense. Es-
pfcialh recommended for
sending plants and growing
\oung stock. Greatest in-
\ention of cheap pots.
Evt-r\ i,'arilinL'r needs a potting maclnne. St-nd
K rt-nt- ^tanii>'^ i<<r '^nmpK' prit and pricf^i-^t,

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ, Central Vdlley* N. Y.

$6.00

Per 100.

CAN N AS

Strong Plants from 4=-in. pots of the followinii:
varieties: Austria, Florence \'aiigliaii, Mine. Cn>/y,
Chas Hendersun, Alphonse Bomier, Paul .Mann'ant.
l.a r,rand<j Kn^ea. red foliage.

CALCEOLARIA, Showers of Gold, from 2 = in.
pots. $3.00 per 100.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers EVEN DEN BROS., Wtlllamsport, Pa.

?4 per looo. From 2-in. pots. 5i. so
Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, $2.25
, Send for samples. Cash with

per 100; Si 3 per
per loo; ?2o per
the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J

934

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MAT 12, 1898.

ALBANY, N. Y.

Sam Goldiing reports a blue Easter,
or I'ather a violet one. when in three
days they disposed of 22,500, and not
salted at that, right over the counter.
I took care to note down the exact
figures. Verily, tlie prophet who pre-
dicted some year or two since that the
real thing would l)e no more in de-
mand was away off in his prophecy.

H. G. Eyres says it was a HeautytuU
Easter with him. Lilies, of course,
were in great demand. His stoi'e was
so well stocked that the photographer
was obliged to take four separate
views to satisfy Harry, who, now that
the rush is over, is squaring up his
business to be in readiness to go -to
the front should duty call: and he
means it; there's blood in his eye. and
the vengeful manner in which he
grasps his cane gives one a faint idea
of the havoc he would create were it
only a gun.

.John Dingwall can give the boys
some pointers on hghting. as he was
enga,ged in the peaceful calling he is
now following — tnat of raising bedding
stock par excellence — in '(12. and al-
though he did not actually kill a man.
it was because he was not given a
chance to do so. He has long since
laid aside his sword, and the only
crime he commits is exterminating the
varmints in the soil. His son is a fine
specimen of the modern warrior, and
will be duly heard from should occa-
sion renuire. Let us hope that he.
with other ambitious sons of Flora,
will not be compelled to leave their
peaceful occupation for terrible
slaughter, but depend on it, they are
ready and willing to respond to the
call of duty.

L. Menand sold all his flowering
stock at Easter, and has the benches
filled with stock for cemetery use, and
for which he has a large demand.

W. M.

PLATTSBURC, N. Y.

It was with a sad smile Wm. Cook
bade adieu to the gallant troops quar-
tered here, now en route to the seat
of war, as by. their absence he tem-
porarily loses many of his best pa-
trons. It is to be hoped the parting
will not be for long, that they will re-
turn covered with laurels, and that Mr.
Cook will be surfeited with orders for
bouquets from the dear girls left be-
hind, and who are now inconsolable.
Apart from this the season has been a
good one, and the well grown stock
found ready buyers. W. M.

IP YOU want to buy you will find
it to your advantage to buy of the
advertisers in The Review. If you
want to sell, you will find it to your
advantage to advertise in The Review.

Extra select stock at Kennicott
Bros. Q)., Chicago. AH flowers in
season at lo'west market rates.

I gcf" f^^ll For Field-Grown Roses!

ORDER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

We still half to oHi-r ail uxceptioiiMlh line l.it of

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES,

extra striiiig^ field-yrnun ] -Lints m| tic w rs tiiu^i s.>rt^. -lu li .t-- Mrs. John Laing", Ulrich Brnnner,
Mme. Gabrielle Ituizet, Paul Neyrou, Mag'ua Charta, G-loirede Paris. Baroness de Roth-
schild, Gen. Jacqueminot, etc. This is tine stock lor jintting lor l;iii- -ptmu -.iKs or (tir oiit-donr
pliiiittii- line sifiui;; tiltH.iniii^,' sttick. W.- ott.-r it a^ Imicr hs unsold at $12.00 per 100.

W'v lidve to orter alsi.i. a inay;nitii:rnt 1m| <ii

YELLOW RAMBLER ROSES,

stroni; ciorm.int plant-.. :i',.-iiiLli pots, $10. per 100; ri-incli pots nr strong; nfl'l-;;ro\vn plants $20.00
per 100.

irMSOli, WHITE AND PINK RAMBLERS,

at saiiiL- price as Yellow Kamliler.
We have a large slo^k ol esira slroiii; lieM-i;ro«ii pl.iiits ol
CIiEMATIS— finest sorts— Mnie. Ed. Andre, Jackmanii, Henryii, .inl Hybrid! Sieboldii.

Price, $30.00 per lOO.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA rsira li ,n« nrll t;ro«ii plants. $15.00 per lOO.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GBANDIFLOBA- strong tleM-i;ro«n i.l.inl^ :i II liieli.

$12.00 per lOO.
AZALEA n[OI.I.IS extra tine, uril l.ii,Me,l plajits. verv l.iishv. $35.00 per 100.

\\ !■ h.ne ,iK.i .1 lew thousand SPIRAEAS lelt, which will make nice slock lor potting for Decora-
tion Ua\. Can oHer ~triinc clumps ,is i,,|l,,\ss Spiraea Astilboides Floribunda, $"t.lX> per 1(H);
case li.iU clumps, $111-00 Spiraea Conipacta Multiflora, 5i' "0 per lOU; case liat) clumps, $12. .')0.

.See our special oil. r ol HYDRANGEA OTAKSA in hist week's Review. This offer will hoi. I
goo.l f.ir this week. We sold a lot ul this stock last week, and will hold the same ntler open (or another
week- II \ou want anv Hydrangea Otaksa, now is the time to bu> it. Full particulars iiilast week's ad.

F. R. PIERSON CO.,T« vt«^"«"""^^«"^

Y.

sow

NOW

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA,

or Chinese
Primrose.)

ENGLISH " GIANT EXHIBITION PBIZE " STRAIN.

A unique strain adapted for everv purpose, but especialh valuable for Florists. This seed has
been saved ny the most -experienced grower m Kngland. Every possible care has been used in the
selection and harvesting; only flowers of good form and subst.mce. produced bv plants of robust con-
stitution and faultfess habit, have been used for this purpose.
ROSU il'inkl. Chiswick Red. COCCINEA SUPERBA iCrimsoni

AlBA MAGMnCA iWhitel COERIILEA lbe;uitilul Blue),

VILUGE MAID l\\ liite, striped with Crimson). MIXED tall Colors,)

Price per pa. k.t, about 500 Seeds, ..( anv ..f ah.,v,- varieties, $1.00. II. ill packets 50c .-acli

SEED AND BULB GROWERS,

50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.,

5,000 E^XIematis

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Holland grown. No reasonable otter relused. ^'r;, Lily of the 'Valley and all Spring-
Write for prices or make a cash otter. ''^.-^ Bulbs on hand now.

Write for Prices to.,

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BULBS

AND PLANTS

501-503 W. (3th Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 18th St.

ir YOU—

Have Any Surplus Stock

I to the trade.

HclvertJse it in the

Florists' Review.

Clematis Paniculata, ^a' p^r^fdo

Violets I'rincessof Wales. $:100 per 100.
Chrysanthemums — Pennsylvania and other

l;inc\ and conitnercial varieties.

Fur prices, address

G. EISCUE,

nth and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA. Pa.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select qiuLlity. T.'u' per bale, li
bales ^15.00 Grown and packed by

M. I.LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

^ jl jt .ji Always mention the Flofists' RcVieW when writing advertisers,-.^ M .^

MAY i:;. is;is.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

935

Bedding

> CC. POLLWOPTn

UK sril.l. H.W i: A NICK LOT OK

liKLLE SIEHRKCHT ROSES IN 2'<-
INCH POTS WHICH \\V. WII.K SKIJ.
CHEA1>. .* .* .■* :< * J*

GERANIUMS, COLEUS, VINCAS, PANSIES,
VERBENAS, ASTERS, GRAVE MYRTLE,
ALTERNANTPiERAS, ETC.

SEND FOR PRicESTo ^LLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, MILWAIKEE, WIS.

Order at Once and Secure Stock

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Ki.M' ( luiii. I. H. Woodfurd. Dorolhx Dlvciis. G. F. Atkinson. Golden

Tropliv. T. B. Morse, Prest. McKlnley. Western Kinf;, The Harriett

Surprise, Marsia Jones, Elvena, Miss Helen Wright, lielle of Castle-

wood, Chito, Croward, Mrs. S. T. Murdock. at 7Sc per doz.; $5.00

per 100.

c;lor\ (if Pacilic, Maud Dean, Mrs. R, Crawford, W, P. Ravnor, Modesto.

Len;i«ee. Pride of Castlewood, Bonnaffon, Ivory. Rutli Ellis, etc., 50c

per doz.; 33.00 per 100.

Frank Hard\ , T. if Spaulding. Mrs. O. P. Bassett, The \elluw Fell..u

Mailelin.- Pratt. .Mrs. C. II, Peine. Merrv Christmas. 3Sc each; $3.00

per dozen.

.Snow (Jiieen, Penns\ h aiiia. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.

\V H Chadsvick Si.OO each; $6.00 per dozen.

For iull description see our
IS98 Wholesale List.

CARNATIONS

inn. ^'ollnp:, Hon T

press and l^\eli

per lOOO.

Storm King. hne. frciin soil. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO
( .\ Oana. Mavor Pingree. $5.00 per 100.

Mrs. las. Dean. White (loud. New \V,rk, Km-
$2.00 per doz,; $10,00 per 100; $75. OO

CANNAS

Pr

rieveland, Tarrytown, 60c each;

St. MrKiiile\, Defender, Prest.

$5.00 per doz.
.\mi Pi( hon. Paul Marquant, J, D, Cabos, L. Ballev. Florence Vaughan,

$2.50 per lOO.
Eldorad... .\. liillard. Count de Bouchard. $4.00 per 100.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.

To Make Room.

Aster Plants at rtOc per 100 or %'^m per l.tKX)

Pansies. Transplanted,

at mc per 100 or $3.00 per 1.000

Salvia Clara Bedman 3-mch. at $2.50 per 100

Salvia Clara Bedman 2^'2-inch. at $1.50 per 100

Petunias. Dreers Strain.. ..3-inch, at $2.50 per 100
Geraniums, choice mixed , , 3-inch, at $2.50 per 100
Feverfew, Little Gem . . . .25^-inch, at $1.50 per 100

Lvcopodium Dent 2K-inch, at $1.50 per 100

.\lternanthera Aurea Nana.

2?i-inch. at $1.50 per 100
llardv Pink and White Pinks, strong clumps,

at 54.00 per 100

|ohn Wliitf Cannas 4-inch, at $5,00 per 100

strong K. C. Carnatu-n'r:. 20 varieties.

Above are all extra strong plants.
THEMOBBISFI.ORAI.CO., Morris, 111.

M%!

1^,, PA EMS

^^E

W fERNS

'i'm^^jj^

pw «««

wl

A The Largest Stock of
W Plants in the West.

Geo. Wittbold,

1708N.HalstedSt.(;|,jpjg5

per KKI.

STRONG Outside Grown Stock!

Tret- Mignnn'.-tU'

Night Jasmine

Day Jasmine

Solanum Azureum

Solaniim Capsicustrum ..
.\Itrrnantht.-r;i, t\\i.> ctilors

BIENVILLE NURSERY,

$3,110
■^..">0
•2.,W

:iOfl
■J no

1.01)

4416 Bienville Ave.
NEW ORLEANS.

Princess of Wales Violet

The Best Money-Maker Among Violets.
Strong 2 '.--inch pot grown plants, $5.00 per 100.

••••• <

<
<

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0. \

^

«

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose==^ — ■=

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses, .-Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. .\. F. at Pro\-i-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St, Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address LullierflrmsironQ,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, UO.

88:

Surplus Stock of Hydrangeas, Geraniums
and Coleuses. H\drangea linipress Eupt^-
iiie. best pink market sort, fine stock, coming in
hud. li-incli pots at |;1.").00 per 100; 5-inch pots at
$20.00 per 100 ; 4-inch pots at $10,00 per 100.

Geraniums, good market sorts, $6.00 per 100, 4-inch
pots. Colens Versrhaffeltii. stock plants, $2,00

p.T 1(1(1

EVENDEN BROTHERS, - Williamsport, Pa.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HEHBACEOUS FEBENN'IAI.S.

.'i specialty of Iris. Phlox, Pjeonies, Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading ESTAnLiSHEO 1854.

New England Nurservman. READING, MASS.

If You ^ ^
Have Any Surplus

Stock to sell to the trade
advertise it in....

THE FLORISTS' REVIEW.

Always mention the rlOPIStS RGVIGW when writing advertisers. .

936

The Weekly Florists' Review.

MAY 12. 1S9S.

ST. PAUL.
Trade Conditions.

Trade was good immediately after
Easter, Init has fallen off somewhat
the past few weeks. We are too re-
mote from the seat of war to feel its
blasting effects as depicted \>y our
New York correspondent. The dtpirt-
iire of the Third i-egiment from I'^oit
Snelling. however, will have some ef-
fect on the florist trade here. The offi-
cers spent money freely and during the
social season there was one cimtinu us
round of gaiety at the Fort. As the
troops- passed through the city one lo-
cal firm, L. I-. May &. Co.. distributed
roses to them in the cars.

We have had all kinds of weather
since Eastei-, and our spring., whicii
seemed so far advanced at that time,
is behind the average.

Stock is plentiful and of good qual-
ity. Carnations still continue in good
demand, and the cut is still behind,
several shipments from Milwaukee b?-
ing noted each week. Violets are still
in evidence, though fast deteriorating
in quality.

The trade in the plant line has ha- d-
ly commenced as yet. At the city mar-
ket some good stock is seen, but sales
are slow. Planting out will be delayed
for ten days at the least. Decoration
Day trade will undoubtedly be good,
owing to the newly awakened patriot-
ism.

Notes.

Retail prices for first class stock are
well maintained, though "roses at ."i(*
cents per dozen" is a frequent sign of
late. One grocery store advertised
"Roses, 21.) cents per dozen. Fresh cut."
Whether these were a home grown ar-
ticle, or were fvirnished by outside
parties, we did not learn.

Christ Hansen has discontinued his
city store and will hereafter devote
himself to growing cut flowers for the
trade.

J. Austin Shaw, the Brooklyn bard,
■was a recent caller. Me has an inno-
vation in the way of a small hand
grip full of live plants as samp'fs.

H. J. Goemaus. representing K. .1.
Kuyk, of Ghent, Belgium, was also a
recent caller. X. Y'. Z.

E.G.HILL&CO.

Richmond, Ind.

Wholesale
...Growers of Plants...

All the Best Novelties in

Chrysanthemums,

Carnations, Koses,
Geraniums,

Begonias, Etc

SEND FOR LIST

Mention The Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

They're Interesting
and Convincing

the new testimonials, list of prize-winners,
and the booklet "Answering Some Questions
About Jadoo."
Send for them.

The American Jadoo Co.,

817 Fairmount Avenue, .....PHILADELPHIA.

ORDER EARLY.

Longiflorum

Klela,m-sNur.servJusgrownaspec,anotoithese j^ ^ ^^^^^ ^^ j^ gg ^^^ , gg

(or Decoration Day. and we can su

KENNICOTT BROS CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers and
riorists' Supplies.

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Rooted Cuttings rts GERANIUMS.

G&RAINIUMS.

Our selection Irmn set itt twenty choice vari-
eties, newest and l-est, $_' per llHl; $ir. per UHX).

Our selection from set ol ten best bedding and
fancy varieties. 90 cents per lOU; $ti per 1.000.

Cost a few cents more than some others, but we
send you no weak or unrooted cuttings. Cash
with order. If you want special varieties write.

A few Piuisies. best strain. 60 cents per 100.

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

4-iirIi. $:..UU PIT KXI, '.i-iliLli. $2.m jjfl- IIM), .Ml
first class varieties, unnamed. Mt. of Snow. Happv
Thouglit, Bronze, etc.. 2-inch. $2.50 per 100.

FUCHSIAS.

The finest you ever saw. X'arieties: Black Prnice.
Purple Prince, Arabella— singles; Elm Citv, Snow-
ball. Molesworth. E. G. Hill — donhles. Price.

2-incIi. fJ.50 per 100.

FISHER & SON, Galion, O.

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FLORISTS' STOCK

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|iowerof your Certificate.

OF BEDDING

PLANTS.

.Alternantheras. Coleus, Geraniiuns. t'ansies.
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Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American ladoo Co..93(>

AmlinR. E". C H27

Armstrong. Luther HSn

Bader. J H«

Baker. \V. I M'AH

Baldwin, A.J.... 927-y:il

Bannnig, F H25

BassettS Washburn.

H24-y27-y21l

Baversdorfer. H. &

Co 927-9:i0

Berger. H. H. & Co 9215
Bienville Nurserv... 93.i

Bohbmk.L. C 932

Boerner. Fred 933

Burpee, W. Atlee &

- Co 932

Chew Chase Land C o.

...,'... 92r>-931

Chicago Wrecking

Co. 925

Clearv & Co 92s

Clucas & Boddmg-

ton Co 934

Cottage Gardens . . .93;)

Crabb & Hunter 92S

Detroit Flower Fot

Mfv 940

Dillon, !. L 926

Dimmo'ck, A 929

Donaghue, A 927

Corner. F. & Sons

Co 931

Dreer, H A 931-937

Eisele, C 934

Elliott, \V. H 933

Ellis & PoUworth ...93.i

Elt/holtz. H..: 933

Ernest. \V. H 940

Esler. lohnG. Secv .939
Evenden Bros. 933-935

Fisher & bon 930

Gibbons. H. W 940

Greene & Cnderhill ,930
Hancock, Geo & Son 931

Heacock, Jos 931

Herr. Albert M 931

Herr, D. K 929

Herrington. A 937

Hews. A. H. & Co...9:»

Hill. E.G. &Co 93t)

Hillsdale Floral Co. .92H

Hitchings & Co

«3B-9;i*-940

Hoiton& HunkelCo.927

Hunt.E. H 929

Invalid .\ppliance Co.

939
lewett. Z k. & Co. .931

Kasting.W. F 928

Kelsev, H. F 929

Kellogg-Mackay-

Cameron Co 940

Kennicott Bros. Co.

»2l.i-93t>

Kroeschell Bros. Co. 940

Kuehn. C. A 927

Kuhl.Geo. A 932

Lager & Hurrell .. ..927

Lengenf elder, C S29

Lockland Lumber

Co 92.5-930

I Long D. B 9211

I Lord & Burnham Co.94(l
Louisville Tob. Co. .940

I Lvnch. \V. E 927

' Lvons. M.I 934

McBride. Ale\ 93H

McCullough. I.e.... 937

MacMichacl. h 937

Manning J. \V 935

Markle. J 92.S

Michel, E. H 927

Middlemass, A 93li

Model Plant Stake Co.

' 933

Moninger. J.C. Co..H3S

Moon.S. C 92ti

! Moon Co.. \V. H 925

j Morris Floral Co 935

I Moulder. Geo. B 932

Nanz & Neuner 931

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 932

Peacock. \V. P 929

Pennock.S. S 92S

Peterson, J. .A 935

Pierce. Butler &

Pierce 940

Pierson.F. K. Co 934

Prince. A. (i. & Co.. 927
QuakerCitv Machine

Works...' 9:»

j Randall. A. L 927

Kavner. Chas 927

Reed& Keller 931

Reed Glass Co 940

Regan Pfg House. ..929

Reid. Edw ..." 92S

Reinberg Bros 927

Rice. M. & Co 92.S

Rogers Park Floral

Co 927

Rosbach. A. & G....929

RoseMfg. Co 940

Sander & Co 929

Salter, W. H 931

Schmitz. F. W-. 0....934

Scollay, J. A 9:iH

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses 932

Shepherd. Mrs. T. B.92H

Siebrecht & Son 933

Smith. N. & Son 929

Smith. W.C 92S

Snedeker. 1. S 925

Stumpp & Walter

Co 934

Thomson. .Anderson

& Kennedy 940

Van der Horst &

Dames 926

Vaughan. McKellar

& Winterson 92S

Vesey, W. J.. Sec'y .931
\'incent,Jr,,R.&Son,927

Walker Ferl. Co «33

Weathered's Son.... 939

Weber & Sons 931

Williams & SonsCo.930

Winter, S.B 927

Wittbold, Geo 935

Wors, C. W 927

Young, John Welsh .928

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CHICA.GO AND NEW YORK, MAY J9, 1898.

No. 25.

PRIMULA OBCONICA.

I From advance sheets of the Fhtrists' Manual, In
William Scott]

This is a true species of this very
large genus and less than twenty years
introduced to cultivation. The same

fpcted and you now hear much less of
this annoying cliaracteristic than you
did a few years ago. Of all other
primulas adapted to pot culture this
has the longest season of flowering
One author says: "It flowers more or
less in a cool greenhouse or conserva-

s^?a^i?

Primula Obconica.

general remarks will apply to P. oh-
conica as to the widely grown P. sin-
ensis. They like to he cool, airy and
there must be an entire absence of
dampness. Many profess to being
poisoned by handling this pretty plant,
but all people are certainly not so af-

tory nearly all the year." We can cer-
tainly have it in flower from November
till well along in summer.

Old plants can be divided in .June
and kept close and shaded in a frame
till they are rooted in their new pots,
but raising them from seed is more ex-

peditious and entirely satisfactory.
Sow in April or May. or as soon in the
spring as you can get fresh seed. Their
season of flowering is not only of long
duration but they aie most prolific,
hundreds of their pale lilac umbellate
flowers being produced from one plant
in a 5 or 6-inch pot. When large
enough to handle pot the young plants
into 2-iuch pots and when well rooted
in those shift into a 3-inch. From this
time till the approach of hard weather
a cold-frame will suit them much bet-
ter than a greenhou;e. See that the
surface of the frame is dry. and raise
the sashes back and front, shading in
the hottest weather. In October shift
into their flowering pots; a 5-inch
ought to do.

A good loam with a fifth of well rot-
ted leaf mould, or as a substitute for
the latter, well decomposed spent hops,
will grow them finely. They make lots
of root, so will tiike a liberal allowance
of water, particularly when flowering
profusely. A night temperature of 45
to 50 degrees will do nicely for the
winter months. Like most all of the
primulas they are exempt from the at-
tacks of any of our insect pests, but I
never noticed that they suffered in the
letist from fumigating while being in
the same house that it was necessary
to smoke for the benefit of other
plants.

ROSE MARIE FAVIE.

The introduction of polyantha roses
has given valuable material for mass-
ing and the illustration in May ."ith is-
sue shows the wonderful blooming
qualities of this variety. The flowers
are among the first to appear in
spring, and with only a few days' in-
termission continue to give a profuse
harvest until December.

The plant is perfectly hardy in the
eastern states, and this adds to its
value for open ground culture. The
flowers are one and one-half inches in
diameter, pale rose at opening, but

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MAY 19. 1898.

changing to pure white. It is unsur-
passed for a low hedge and nothing
could be more desirable for that

purpose, especially for cemeteries
where lots are still enclosed. As a
forcing rose where small Howers are
not objectionable, it is worthy of a
trial. Plants grown In pots under
glass are excellent for winter bloom-
ing. P. J. B.

A ROSE PEST.

Growers in various sections of the
country have of recent years suffered
considerable damage from a little
white worm that attacks the flower
buds ot' the rose when they are quite
small, and puncturing the ste;ii just
at the base of the bulb cause? the bud
10 turn black and drop off. With one
large grower the pest has been espe-
cially destructive on his Meteors.

The government entomologist, at
Washington, tells us that the worm is
the larva of a new species of the
genus Cecidomyia, which has not yet
received a specific name. It is the
habit of these little larvae or maggots
to leave the buds, flowers and stems
when they are full grown and to drop
to the ground, which they enter, and
there undergo their transformations,
issuing eventually as delicate little
two-winged flies.

Kerosene emulsion is recommended
to be sprayed on the plants as a rem-
edy, one part ot kerosene to twenty
parts of water. As some of the larvae
may drop on to the paths and make
their way to the ground under the
benches it would probably be wise to
spray there also. Possibly persistent
fumigation during the time the little
flies are emerging from the soil would
be effective. As the pest can so com-
pletely destroy a crop of roses it is
one that should be most vigorously
combatted. and no effort spared to
eradicate it. If the flies are killed be-
fore their eggs are laid of course there
will be no larvae and it is the larvae
that do the damage.

SOME ROSE QUESTIONS.

I have one house, 20x120, shed roof,
facing the south. There are two over-
head 2-inch steam pipes running along
the two purlins and four 1%-inch re-
turn steam pipes hung on the sides and
ends. I have never yet been able to
grow Meteors satisfactorily. The house

has a glass partition across the middle.
Will you please locate where I should
place lUi.i Meteors. For the first 00 feet
at the end near the boiler are two
solid beds. In the east i:o feet, or the
end farthest from the boiler are three
raised benches and four paths. I want
to grow roses and carnations in this
house — about ."iiMi carnations, the re-
mainder of the space to roses. I grow
La France, Wootton, Bride, Brides-
maid, Gontier, Perle, Beauty and Kai-
serin. We have a bench 0x50 in a
house running north and south that
we use for roses.

If you will instruct me where to
place the various varieties where they
will give the best returns, and where
I can grow good Meteors, I will con-
sider it a special favor. E. C. N.

South Dakota.

It is not quite plain to me whether
this house runs north and south or
east and west. The latter for growing
roses and carnations is much pre-
ferred, but if built the other way and
the glass is of a good size and there
are no deep rafters, you can get along
all right and grow roses. I say the
above with confidence as good roses
have been well and profitably grown in
a house with the ridge north and
south and the glass only SxlO inches,
but no one would think of building
such a house nowadays for either
roses or carnations.

The number and size of pipe is suf-
ficient to keep up the desired temper-
ature, only I do not approve of the
overhead pipes. It is a waste of heat.
Hung on the side walls is the place for
them, the top pipe as near the glass as
possible. Always spread the pipes as
much as possible. The farther the
pipes are from one another the more
heat you will get from them. If not
too much of a job put all your steam
pipes on the side walls. Plant the Me-
teors in the partition nearest the boil-
er, as in that case there will be no
gable end to be cooled off by cold
winds.

Roses are grown to such perfection
on raised benches in four inches of soil
that it is useless to discuss solid beds.
American Bea\ities are grown in solid

benches very largely now by some
Eastern growers. I could not see that
they were more healthy or bore more
or better flowers than those on raised
benches, but they were just as good
and there is one big item saved — the
continual building and repairing of
benches. These so-called solid benches
are not two or three feet of soil: they
are simply six inches of soil on top of
coal ashes or some other material that
gives perfect drainage. You had bet-
ter stick to the benches with four
inches of soil and see that the planks
of the beds are not over six inches wide
and a space of three-quarters of an
inch between them. It is understood
by all rose growers that Meteor re-
quires !<• degrees higher temperature
by night and day than our other roses,
or you will get less buds and they will
be useless. Sixty-eight degrees at night
is the correct thing for Meteor: an oc-
casional drop to (;.3 degrees won't hurt.
Fifty-five to -"lS degrees is considered
by all good gi-owers as the proper tem-
perature for nearly all the other varie-
ties. For the two most valuable roses.
Bride and Bridesmaid, it is high
enough. You will get more buds if the
temperature is kept steadily at 38 to
00 degrees, but at ."iJ or 55 degrees you
will get the finest flowers.

I have read somewhere about carna-
tions being grown in a night tempera-
ture ot OO degrees, which is absurd.
You might force out a lot of flowers in
that heat and spoil your plants, but
that is not growing carnations; .50 de-
grees at night will grow any carna-
tion from October to June, and that
still most valuable kind. Daybreak, will
be far better in a night temperature of
45 degrees: in fact, that is abundantly
high. Many make the mistake of firing
hard at night and then let up during
the dark winter days. If your carna-
tions have been at 50 degrees at night
they should at least be 65 degrees in
the day time, with ventilation, if possi-
ble, every day. Maintain the tempera-
tures I have given above and mix a
liberal amount of brains with your
watering and you will get flowers.

WM. SCOTT.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

Mr. A. McAdams, Chicago, has quite
a large trade in fern dishes and grows
himself the larger portion of the ferns
he uses. For lasting qualities he places
Cyrtomium falcatum at the head and
another point in its favor is that it is
very easily propagated. From a cou-
ple of stock plants he can get all the
spores he needs. These are sown in
May and June, which brings the young
plants to a tiseful size for the holidays
and later. It is some trouble to carry
the plants through the hot summer,
but it is well worth the trouble. They
can be carried through the summer in
a shaded house in which a damp atmos-
phere is maintained. If propagated in
the fall they are slower to come to a
useful size and are apt to attain that
size at a time when there is a surplus
of ferns. From the seed pans he
pricks out little clumps into flats on

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the surface of which is a layer of very
fine gravel and coarse sand to prevent
the appearance of fungus. When of
sufficient size these clumps are again
divided and the individual plants
placed in :i'i>-inch pots. They are kept
in these pots till used. If a few be-
come over-sized they are potted up and
worked off as pot plants, but this is to
be avoided if possible. A good way is
to sow some every month in order to
keep up a succession. The above ap-
plies to practically all the ferns he
grows.

Next to the above he places Pteris
serrulata and Pteris serrulata cristata,
l)oth of which are used in quantity.

Pteris magnifica is found very use-
ful, but it is a very rapid grower and
is apt to soon get beyond the desired
size, it being a tall grower also, which
makes it unavailable for dishes when
large.

Pteris cristata variegata is consid-
ered a gem, but the stock seems to be
still scarce. It is splendid for a light
colored variety. It produces spores
very sparingly and may never be
plenty.

Pteris adiantioides and Pteris pal-
mata are both useful ferns. The for-
mer is the best in some respects, but
both are good keepers.

Lastrea opaca is used when in a
young state, and is useful to give a
feathery effect. Onychium japonicuni

plants of Asparagus tenuissimus in
fern dishes and the results were so
satisfactory that he is growing a batch
of plants for the purpose. It adds a
grace to the arrangement and is more

surface of the soil and the slender
young fronds thrown up from the cen-
ter are not very decorative.

Pteris Victoriae is pretty, but color
not sufficiently distinct under ordinary

Interior.

cultural conditions to meet require-
ments. P. Argyreia has good color, but
the plants won't stand the wear and
tear and the habit is too bold.

In ferns for pot specimens he places
Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis at
the head, though he also uses N. exal-
tata freely. N. cordata compacta he
finds too stiff in habit, and it soon
grows so dense that it is apt to decay
in the center. N. davalloides furcans
is a very useful variety as a pot speci-
men.

When of large size Cyrtomium falca-
tum is also useful as a decorative pot
plant, but there is sometimes an open
center that detracts from its value in
this connection.

In spite of the fact that Mr. Mc-
Adams grows so many ferns himself,
he still finds it necessary to buy a few
thousand occasionally of varieties of
which he has run short.

CO-OPERATION.

Exterior.
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will give the same effect, but is not
lasting enough, and if used in a dish
is one of the first to give out. None of
the adiantums can be used for the same
reason.

Cocos Weddeliana, though not a
fern, is much used in the center of fern
dishes and always gives satisfaction.

He has of late been using small

lasting than the ferns. Customers
seem to like it,

Pteris Mayii is a pretty and useful
fern for dishes, but plants are very
slowly produced.

Pteris cretica albo-lineata has been
practically discarded. It is easily in-
creased, but the habit is toO' strag-
gling. The mature leaves hug the

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If you don't get your own stock
planted out before the 5th of May you
are not likely to get it done before the
1.5th of June. I speak from experi-
ence, for those twenty days are so
taken up with filling orders that you
have no time to think of anything else.
You may make up your mind that you
■will have one man "attend to such
things," and leave him alone and it
•will only be in your mind, for when
vou are in the real rush you will call
"him to help out and half a dozen oth-
ers if you had them. So get out all
you can a few days beforp you begin
planting for your customers.
What to Plant Out.
You should have a good number of
Stevia serratitolia (sweet stevia). Give
them two feet each way. They want
no attention after the first watering
except hoeing. If you still grow bou-
vardias plant them out a foot apart in
a rich, light soil. A few Linum trigy-
num are desirable; give them at least
one foot each way.

Hydrangeas that are not wanted for
Easter forcing should go out at once.
If you don't have a deep, rich soil for
the hydrangeas within reach of the
hose you can plant them later on the
bench in five or six inc'aes of soil,
where they' will be sure to get atten-
tion, but if you have the right place
outside there they make the largest
plants.

A lot of English ivy that was propa-
gated this spring should go out. They
make the best of droopers for vases
:and boxes. They make fine plants by
the fall, lift so easily and occupy the
poorest place you have: even under
the benches they will thrive. You will
-want a good many vincas. Get them
Into the ground at once. They make
fine plants for division during the next
■winter.

Plant out a few of everything you
■need for stock. A few plants of each
are enough of many plants, but of oth-
ers more, and above all get out your
stock of geraniums. The Zonale. varie-
gated, bronze and the semi-double are

much the most important of all and
you cannot get thousands of good,
healthy cuttings next September un-
less you plant out now a fine lot of
healthy plants, and now is a good time
to buy any new varieties that you wish
to add to" your stock. Alphouse Ric-
card is turning out a most beautiful
large flower of rich, rosy scarlet; just
what we want for a bedder. I don't
keep account of the varieties now as I
did when we could tell forty of them
by their leaves without the flower; less
varieties will do. Some of the most
beautiful flowers make poor growth
outside. S. A. Nutt, by no means new,
is a grand variety to grow and flower,
but a little dark. The variety men-
tioned above is likely to become very
popular.

Ten or twelve inches apart is all
right to plant geraniums for a flower
bed, for a dense mass of flowers is all
that is wanted; but for cuttings they
should not be so close. Keep the rows
eighteen inches apart and the plants
fifteen inches in the row. You want
air and daylight to permeate through
them and the cuttings to grow close
jointed and firm.

You will most likely have added sev-
eral new varieties of cannas to your
stock; quite right if you did. for there
are several fine ones. Get them out of
the house and plainly labeled before
they are sold by mistake for perhaps
less than they cost. Never put out new
geraniums and other plants, particu-
larly cannas. which you don't know in
variety familiarly by sight without dis-
tinctly and plainly labeling. You think
you will remember them, but you
won't, and if you did it would be a
foolish tax on a brain that should be
better employed. A plainly written
label saves all trouble. There is not
only a great advantage to the plants
in getting them out in good time, you
will have less to care for Inside.
Dahlias.
There is likely to be a good demand
for these this spring. 'When their re-
quirements are well understood they

can be grown here to perfection, but
not with the same care as you bestow
on a canna or salvia. Dormant roots
could have been put out a week ago,
but the started plants and those propa-
gated this spring should not go out
till the first of June. Dig a hole eigh-
teen inches across and one foot deep,
put three inches of manure in the bot-
tom, and when filling in the soil again
mix at least a third of manure with the
soil. Leave the surface cup shaped so
that you can water readily and to good
effect. Drive a good stout stake into
the center of the hole four or five feet
out of the ground and then plant the
dahlias.

If you do this labor for your cus-
tomers they must pay for it. It is no
use trying to grow dahlias unless you
go to this trouble, and although I am
entirely opposed to watering our sum-
mer flowers out of doors the dahlia is
an exception. A good soaking twice a
week is what it wants. After the plant
has started to grow hoe the surface
and then put on a heavy mulch; water-
ing will then be of the greatest benefit.

Planting Flower Gardens.
Year by year we are expected to do
more labor for our patrons without ex-
tra compensation, but we must draw
the line somewhere, and the plan we
adopted last year worked all right. If
there is a bed or beds, the order for
which amounts to .$10 and upward, the
customers will invariably ask you if
you won't let your man plant them,
"the beds are all ready." Sometimes
this is true, and many times they are
only ready for the pickaxe and spade,
being as hard as seven months of win-
ter can make them. Let it be clearly
understood that if the beds or borders
are really ready your man will plant
them, but if they are to be dug and
raked, the men's time will be charged
for, and charge 40 or 50 cents an hour
for their labor; in your busy time it is
worth it. An expert will plant a great
many plants in an hour. They will be
properly done and redound to your
credit, whereas if their hired man
planted them it would be a botch and
you would often be blamed.

Speaking of proper planting, say for
geraniums, coleus, heliotrope, etc.,
there is only one proper way. I can
hear some young men say fiddlesticks
and see older men turn up the point of
their proboscis; it does not matter, it
is the way. Make a hole with the
trowel a little larger and deeper than
the ball of the plant. Place the plant
in and enough earth to hold the plant
in place, or say halt fill the excavation.
When all the plants are in their places
water, not as a shower, but to each in-
dividual plant. In a few minutes fill
in the surface with the dry earth. That
watering will last longer and be of
more service to the plants than all the
future surface watering you can give.
How long would you have to stand
with a hose to wet the ground say six
inches deep? Think of it; if there
was the slightest rounding to the bed
you would have the surface soil all
washed off before the roots were

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i-eacheci. This is the way to plant,
whether it be a geranium, carnation, a
Norway spruce or an elm tree.

Sow your first sowing of primula
end of this month; also Primula ob-
<-onica. they sold pretty well last win-
ter.

In conclusion, although carnation

houses have done finely without any
fire heat for more than a month it is
the poorest economy to let your fires
out in the plant houses. A little fire
heat and plenty of ventilation should
be the order of things till June 1.

WM. SCOTT.

CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES.

Propigating.

The great bulk of cuttings if not al-
ready in the sand, should be put in as
soon as possible. For late work, of
course. June is early enough. but plants
for the main crop cannot be prepared
any too soon. Cuttings will root out in
cold frames all right now if the glass
be shaded and they are frequently
syringed, and will be better outside.
In fact unless one has a good, cool
propagating house, well shaded, young
plants, too. if put out in the frame for
a week or two. harden up wonderfully
and are in a good deal better condition
for planting than they would be it kept
inside, where they are too often stood
close together and get drawn up.

Planting

should be begun as soon as the early
varieties are ready. Use a good fi-
brous loam to fill the benches and if
you must use manure, let it be well
rotted. We don't believe in using any.
It is not necessary and in fact is often
a cause of trouble if care is not used in
watering. It you are growing many
mums the early varieties are better if
they have a house to themselves, then
in the fall when the application of a
little heat means a big difference in the
profits by getting the flowers earlier,
it can be done without any detriment
to the main crop.

When all are planted in the same
liouse all necessarily receive the same
treatment. It only one house is used
we would suggest planting the early
kinds at the warm end. The indiscrim-
inate rooting and planting out of vari-
ties all mixed up cannot be too much
condemned. To get good results atten-
tion must be paid to season of flower-
ing, relative heights, colors, etc. In
addition to the early kinds the dwarf-
er. more delicate of the midseason va-
rities should be planted this month.
Our Bonnafton are planted, and others
we would recommend to be benched as
soon as possible are Mrs. Jerome Jones.
Mrs. Robinson. Golden Wedding. Penn-
svlvania, and Ivory: in fact, to get the
best possible results. May is a good
month to bench most all kinds except
the very strongest. Exhibition flow-
ers cannot be expected when the plants

have only four or five weeks in which
to make their growth.

The distance apart to plant every
man must settle for himself, taking
for his guide the quality of flowers he
wishes. For finest flowers 10 inches
each way is not too much. Then the
sun gets a chance to ripen up the
wood of each plant in the middle and
at the back of the bench equally with
that of the plants in the front row and
ends. C. TOTTY.

THE PAEONIA.

I I'riim advance sheets of the Florists' Manual. \>\
W'ni. Scott.]

We sometimes laugh at our old-
fashioned friends for calling these

lengthy remarks. They should have a
deep, rich soil ; you cannot overdo it on
either point. If planted for commer-
cial use. four feet apart is as close as
they should be placed. They will
flourish for a number of years undis-
turbed, but every fall a good sprink-
ling of manure over the surface and
forked or cultivated in the spring, will
help them retain their vigor.

The flowers of the paeonia are in
.good demand every season and if you
have plenty of room a tew hundred
plants will be quite profitable. The
white and different shades of pink are
the favorites. There are hundreds of
varieties, and many beautiful ones
that are called single, some being quite
single and others having a small dou-
ble center with an exterior row of
large petals; these are very beautiful
and can be called the anemone sec-
tion.

The herbaceous paeonias are the
hardiest of hardy plants. The best
time to divide and transplant to in-
crease the stock is in October and
November, or very early in the spring,
as soon as the frost is out of the
groimd. A small section of root with
an eye or bud will in three years make
a large clump. When planting small
pieces in the fall be sure to get them
well down in the soil; let the bud be
an inch below the surface, for the
frosts will be sure to raise them u]).

Paeonias seed freely and if the seed
is sown as soon as ripe and the little

Tree Paeonia Queen Elizabeth.

handsome perennials "Pinies." but old-
fashioned catalogues sometimes spell
the name "Piony," and that comes
pretty near it.

The cultivation of the herbaceous
section is too well known to need any

plants kept in a cold frame the fol-
lowing winter and planted out in the
spring, they will flower the second
year. For the commercial florist it is.
however, must better to buy roots of
both these and the tree section.

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The Tree Paeonia, as ils name im-
plies, more nearly resembles a shnib
and the flowers surpass in beauty
those of the herbaceous section, but
are not so useful to the florist. Tl ey
make beautiful s;)etim<>ns for the lawr.,
either singly or in groups. They are
largely used to force for conservatory
decoration, and are a valuab'.e addi-
tion to our Easter plants, though they
can be forced as early as .January. For
forcing, good plants should be selected
In the early spring and potted into
good sized pots or tubs and grown the
following summer; then they will
force with ease and satisfaction the
coming winter.

You cannot divide the tree paeonia
at the root as you '"■an those of the
herbaceous section, they being graft-
ed, an operation you had better leave
to the specialist.

PHILADELPHIA.

Supply Prices.

Quaker week closes with a fine day
and a record for clearness that was out
of sight of either of ils predecessors.
The week pretty nearly broke the rec-
ord in another way. The tradition has
been handed down that on May H»th
you can safely plant geraniums and
other soft wooded plants out of doors.
This tradition is almost universally
respected here; oh May 0th we get
ready and on the Kith out they go.
Well, this season we had a beautiful
white frost on the Hth and early on
the morning of the loth the thermom-
eter registered oS degrees!

Business was fairly active in plants,
but quiet in cut flowers; though the
demand is satisfactory for the season.
Roses are plentiful, the bright weather
of the end of the week perceptibly in-
creasing the supply. Carnations are
not coming in freely; the price is ?1
to $1.M, fancies $2 a hundred. Re-
turning to roses. Good Beauties are
.fl.oO to .$3; teas, .f3 to ?4; a very few
worth .f.5 and .$<>. Sweet peas are 50
cents to .$1. It now seems likely that
even the earliest outdoor blooms of
this popular flower will be too late for
the first June weddings, which will
give the indoor crop a little more
chance. Valley is in moderate supply
at $2 to $4. Asparagus plumosus and
Sprengerii have sold well in sprays.

Germantown Hort. Society.

At the meeting of the Germantown
Horticultural Society on Monday even-
ing a very interesting talk on wild
flowers was given by Secretary Re-
dles, who also presented the society
with a gavel made from the pecan
tree lately cut down at the corner of
High and Main streets. This tree is
said to have grown from seed sown by
Thomas Nuttall over one hundred
years ago. Frank Smith, gardener to
the Misses Nixon, showed an interest-
ing collection of plants.

Benefit far Florists' Club.
Wednesday was benefit night for the
Florists' Club at the •'Telephone Girl."
The members present discovered that

Busy. Busy, Busy really referred to the
fair operator and not to their desired
connection, while the ladies were deep-
ly interested in learning wherein lay
the charm of this hitherto unseen busi-
ness associate. Dumont & Co. were
largely instrumental in getting up the
bouquets, some thirty being handed to
the members of the company.

The club realized %\'.','>, about four-
fifths of what is needed for the show
cases for the bowling and shooting
trophies.

The Lily Trouble.

Great interest has been taken in the
statement made by Mr. G. D. Clark
that one of the customers of his firm,
the H. A. Dreer Co.. has succeeded in
destroying the mite which attacks the
lily bulb by soaking the bulb in a cer-
tain chemical preparation. The exact
value of this preparation as a mite
destroyer has not, I understand, been
absolutely proven. The bulbs so treat-
ed did well. It is to be hoped that
the mite can be destroyed without in-
jury to the bulb, but there is no ques-
tion that it would be better still not to
have the mite at all.

While on this subject. I would like
to say that my earnest effort to secure
a guarantee of freedom from disease
with lilies must not be construed as a i
attack on the importers of these bulbs.
I honestly believe it is to their interest
to get this guarantee and get it q lick-
ly. It hurts an importer to have it
known that his stock turned out badly.
No matter if it isn't his fault, the buy-
er naturally feels put out about it.
Help us get this guarantee, gentlemen,
and you will receive the fiorist's warm
thanks and his cash, too.

While syringing the other day I was
told a gentleman wanted me in the
shed. He wanted to sell that so-called
indelible lead pencil for use on wooden
labels. After he had shown their mer-
its, I told him I didn't use such pencils.
He eyed me a moment. "Ah! you can-
not write! You are the only man
around here who cannot write!" With
that he left. Perhaps The Review
readers agree with him.

Flag Raising at Riverton.

Through the courtesy of the H. A.
Dreer Company a representative of The
Review was present at the fiag raising
at Riverton on Saturday afternoon.
May 14th.

The ceremonies were opened with an
address of welcome by Mr. William F.
Dreer. Then Miss Bertha Eisele.
daughter of Mr. J. D. Eisele, pulled the
rope loosening a slipknot by which the
ball of bunting was held at the top of
the pole. 4.5 feet above the main shed.
As the large flag unfolded, two hun-
dred little flags fluttered to the roof
below. Then the employes both from
the place and the store, over one hun-
dred in number, sang the "Star Span-
gled Banner." led by Mr. Thiel.

The speaker of the day, the Rev.
Marshall Owen, followed with a pa-
triotic address. At its conclusion "My
County. 'Tis of Thee" was sung. The
last speaker, Mr. Bookner, had not ex-

pected to be called upon and after a
few words called for three cheers for
the Rev. Mr. Owen, which were given
with a will.

The ceremonies lasted forty-five
minutes and were witnessed by about
three hundi'ed people. A supper given
by the firm to the employes closed a
very pleasant gathering marked by en-
thusiasm and good fellowship.

J. W. Y.

OBITUARY.

Thomas Cartledge.

Thomas Cartledge. the widely known
and universally respected fiorist of
Philadelphia, the head of the firm of
Pennock Bros., of that city, died last
Tuesday evening. May 17, at his sub-
urban home in Holmesburg. For over
fifty years Mr. Cartledge has been a
leader in the trade of Philadelphia and
his friends were legion, for to know
him was to become his friend. No
man in the trade was more universally
respected than Thomas Cartledge. and
the news of his death will be received
with sorrow by the whole profession.

For many years Mr. Cartledge was
treasurer of the Florists' Club of Phil-
adelphia. He was always active in all
that would advance the real best in-
terests of the profession. He was a
member of the Society of American
Florists, and occupied numerous posi-
tions of honor and trust during bis
long business career. On the fiftieth
anniversary of his connection with the
business a banquet was given in his
honor by the Florists' Club of Phila-
delphia, and the occasion was a not-
ble one. the large attendance testifying
in an unmistakable way to the exalted
position he occupied in the hearts of
his fellow craftsmen.

His name has always stood for the
highest and best in manhood, and his
death is a serious loss to every one
who loves a noble nature. Emulation
of his splendid example in both busi-
ness and social life will be the most
lasting monument to his memory.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

The market is well supplied with
stock and since our last report there
have been several slumps in prices. At
present prices on tea roses range from
$1.00 to $4.tH» per 1IX>, the bulk of the
good stock going at from $2.00 to
$3.0<». and large quantities being
lumped off at the lowest figure. Only
the extra select' shipping stock brings
$4.(X>. Beauties rajige from $8.00 to
.l;20.(X1 per lOO. There seems to be
plenty of extra long and short, but an
insufi^cient supply of medium grades.
Carnations range from 40 cents to
$2.tHi per 1(M», the bulk of the stock
selling at from $l.tX1 to $1..")0. only the
very extra bringing $2. and large lots
of lower grades being jobbed off at
from 40 to 50 cents per 100.

Large quantities of lilac are now ar-
riving and the crop will hold over to
Decoration Day, as will a lot of other

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View in the Wholesale Store of Mr. E. C. Amling, Chicago.

out door stock, such as Poets' narcis-
sus, lily of the valley, etc.. unless we
should have some phenomenally hot
weather between now and that date.
Present indications are favoralile for
an unusually large supply of flowers
for Decoration Day. and that the out-
door stuff will be of extra quality on
acount of the cool weather we have
had. Decoration Day prices on tea
roses will be about $:'..i«» to $t).tK), and
on carnations $l'.iw> to %'■'>.()(>.

Club Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club will be held in room 417 Handel
Hall Building. 4(i Randolph St.. to-
morrow I Friday) evening. The sub-
ject for discussion is: "Sweet Peas
and Plants for Summer Blooming."
Bowling.

The bowlers had another bout at the
alleys at 77 Randolph St., last Friday
evening. The high single score was
again IS.S. but this time was made by
C. W. McKellar. Following are the
scores and averages:

1st. 2nd. 3rd. Av.

C-. W. McKellar 149 131 ISS 156

E. F. Winterson 167 124 160 150

G. 1^. Grant 161 129 112 134

G. StoUerv 106 141 147 131

C. Balluff 120 125 147 130

A. e. KohUirand 114 122 153 129

O. Kreitling- 116 103 151 127

A. McAdam.<5 167 99 104 123

Robt. Schenk 119 123 ... 121

\V. Kvle 145 101 103 116

J. Degnan 90 107 137 HI

\V. H. Kidwell 78 119 88 95

S. Snedeker 85 70 94 83

The next games will be played after
the Florists' Club meeting tomorrow
night.

Various Items.

Last Sunday President Gude and
Secretary Stewart, of the S. A. F.. were

the guests of Mr. W. C. Egan. at High-
land Park. They spent Monday in Chi-
cago and left that evening for Cleve-
land, where they spent a day before
proceeding home.

J. A. Budlong has opened his np-.v
wholesale store at .")7 and o'J Randolph
St. It is in the basement, but well
lighted from the street, and it is being
fitted up in good style. A. H. Bud-
long is in charge and reports good
business from the start. John Zeck is
on deck and gives the regulation grip
to visitors.

John Michel has opened a floral store
at S71 Lincoln Ave.

The Standard Floral Co. have a neat
store at L".li!l Wentworth Ave.

J. F. Kidwell certainly has faith in
Pteris cretica albo-lineata. judging
from the quantity he is growing. He
grows a lot of other ferns and every-
thing on the place is in fine condition.
W. H. Kidwell now has a half interest
in this establishment and is in charge,
while J. F. spends most of his time at
his place near Lafayette. Ind.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson re-
cently received an importation of two
and one-half tons of Italian wheat of
extra fine quality. This firm is con-
tinually developing its department of
florists' supplies. Charlie McKellar has
"collared" both the American and Cu-
ban flags, while Ed. Winterson carrie.^
the colors on his bald spot.

Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving
from Klehra's Nursery some gladioli,
with stems four to four and one half
feet long, and well flowered.

Mr. E. E. Reiser, of Kennicott Bros.
Co.. announces his intention to offer
!j;2(i in special prizes for carnations at
the Chrysanthemum show. There will

be first prizes of $3 and second prizes
oS ifli for '2'> white. 2.5 yellow. 2."> red
and 2.") mixed commercial seedlings.
Mi\ Reiser's idea is to encourage the
smaller growers to compete.

.'Mbert Fuchs is building five new
houses, one 2."ixl7ri and four 2.')x7.">. He
is growing a lot of palms, having :'itMI,-
(KM( seeds in the soil.

Mr. A. McAdams reports that the
spring plant trade has opened fully
equal to last year. Among plants re-
cently imported is a batch of Acacia
paradoxa which he will offer next sea-
son as an Easter plant.

The stars and stripes now wave at
Lincoln Park. They lay on the sloping
lawn in front of the conservatories,
but they wave just the same. The red
stripes are of Alternanthera Lindenii.
the white ones of Leucophyte Brownii
and the stars are echeverias in a field
of crushed blue stone.

J. C. F. Meyer had quite a siege of
illness this winter, for several months
being unable to attend to business. He
is now about again and endeavoring to
make up for lost time. He has the old
Lewis establishment on Dunning
street. Fred is one of the old-timers.
He was foreman at the Miller & Hunt
greenhouses when that establishment
was an important factor in the trade
in this city. He tried a bed of m\ish-
rooms under one of the benches this
winter and was very successful, cut-
ting over KX) lbs. of mushrooms from
the one bed.

J. Austin Shaw, the Brooklyn Bard,
and Alfred Orchid Dimmock, were re-
cent visitors. Also Mr. N. J. Kraft,
Roekford, 111., the inventor of Kraft's
Plant Tonic.

Bassett & Washburn will plant a
house with Asparagus plumosus nanus
to be grown for sprays. They find a
constantly increasing call for these
sprays, and will grow them instead of
adiantums.

Little Ned Washburn, son of Mr.
Washburn, met with a very unfortu-
nate accident recently. While playing
with some boy friends in a barn he
was lifted up by them, and while try-
ing to reach something overhead,
caught his hand in a rusty wire hook
that tore his hand badly before it
could be disengaged. Prompt medical
attention was given, and it is hoped
no serious results will follow.

Paeonies are beginning to arrive
from southern points, and there is
lilac galore. Billy Lynch trims the
stems of his lilac with his "little
hatchet." It reminds him of that
cherry tree.

A. L. Randall has returned from the
West Baden Springs much benefitted
in health.

O. P. Bassett's stay at the springs
seems to have done him a world of
good. He is the picture of good
health.

SEND IN your order now for a copy
of The Florists' Manual, by William
Scott. It will cover the whole field ot
commercial floriculture and will be the
standard work of reference for the
trade. Price $5.00.

948

The Weekly Rorists' Review.

MAY 19, 189S.

BOSTON.

Review of the Market.

With a few warm, sunny days the
receipts of most everything in the
fiower line have been largely increased,
thus bringing the state of the market
almost to a snmmer standstill, and the
fakirs are now in their glory, being
able to obtain plenty of stock and al-
most at their own figure.

Carnations are still a leader, but at
lower prices: common grades averag-
ing about $l.."i(> per hundred: strictly
fancies, however, still hold their own.

The quality of the roses coming in
is first class, but the demand is light,
with prices same as last week. Beau-
ties and Jacks, of a strictly No. 1
grade, find a ready market, bringing
as high as $4.i«» per dozen for Beauties,
while W. H. Elliott's two-foot Jacks
are taken quickly at $:!.(mi per dozen.

Lilies have slightly improved during
the week and the stock is generally
cleaned up every day. Valley is still
in good supply at $o.(K1 per hundred,
while violets have shortened up con-
siderably and are taken up by the re-
tailers as fast as they come in. Other
stock is slow at last week's quota-
tions.

Trade at the Stores.

The wholesalers report business as
quiet, being confined almost entirely
to local buyers, while prices are about
the same as are obtained on the open
market. The shipping trade is consid-
erably less than the average for this
time of the year.

Among the retail trade business is
variable, with the volume hardly up to
that of a year ago. At Galvin's the
demand seems to be for high grade
carnations, the new Mi-s. Thos. W.
Lawson. controlled by them, being a
leader. This firm is also very busy
catering to the patriotism of their cus-
tomers, as red, white and blue dinners
are now quite a fad. Beauties and vio-
lets are the flowers used, being helped
out with red and blue ribbons, the
white of the tablecloth making the
third color.

Doyle reports a good trade for
American Beauties, of which he is car-
rying some excellent blooms, and is
also quite busy with funeral work.
He reports trade about equal to last
year.

Both Newman and Zinn are doing
considerable in design work, with a
fairly good call for cut flowers. Every-
body is looking forward to a rushing
Decoration Day trade.

Plant Trade.

Plant growers are now ver.v much in
evidence, and are hustling to clean out
their stock as quickly as possible, but
are having a tough time considering
the trade of former years: whether it
is the war or the backward season is
still a conundrum.

Down at the market the call is for
geraniums, prices averaging about 10
cents, while pansies go slow and have
been selling from $1.00 per dozen to

1.J cents for a single basket. The
weather is too cold yet for soft wooded
stuff.

At the auction room most of the
stock consists of pansies and gera-
niums, but the demand is not yet on
and they have to be forced, selling at
prices slightly below the aveiage.

The Weekly Exhibition.

The Saturday exhibition of the Hor-
ticultural Society, while confined to
only a few exhibitors, contained some
very fine displays.

Messrs. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.
showed a fine collection of narcissus,
and were awarded a certificate for Nar-
cissus 'Victoriae. Mrs. D. P. Richards
made her usual exhibit of wild flowers,
while Mrs. E. M. Gill and James Corn-
ley exhibited seasonable cut blooms.
The pansies from the Fay estate were
elegant specimens.

For novelties Mr. J. E. Kolhwell ex-
hibited Cypriijedium bellatuni var. al-
bum, which is an extremely rare plane,
while Mr. Robert I^aurie, of Newport,
R. I., showed eight blooms of what he
calls an ever-blooming chrysanthe-
mum, named Independence. These
were grown from cuttings taken Feb.
loth and flowered in JJi-o-inch pots. It
looks a good deal like Mme. F. Berg-
man, which can be made to flower at
almost any time by keeping it pot
bound.

News Items.

Dudley Hartford is fitting up a store
on Portland street, near the northern
station. He intends to do a general
florist's business.

The seedsmen report trade good,
about the same as usual at this time
of the year.

M. Rice & Co.'s salesman from Phil-
adelphia, and Mr. Maynard. of the Ja-
doo Fibre Co.. are in town.

The public gardens and parks are
ablaze with gorgeous colored tulips
and attract lots of visitors. P.

THE OMAHA MEETING.

President Gude, of the S. A. F.. re-
ports that arrangements for a suc-
cessful meeting were satisfactorily
concluded during his visit to Omaha
last week.

The place selected for the meeting
is the Firet Presbyterian Church,
which has a seating capacity of .")00,
the seats arranged in tiers as in a
theatre. The auditorium is very pret-
tily decorated and the acoustics are
good. He believes it will prove an ex-
ceedingly satisfactory meeting room.
The exhibition will be held in the
basement of the church, and all will
be under one roof.

President Gude says he found the
Omaha florists very enthusiastic about
the coming convention and was cer-
tain they would spare no effort to
make the annual meeting. one of the
most successful in the history of the
society. He and Secretary Stewart
were most hospitably entertained by
the local florists during their visit

and a very enjoyable banquet was
given in their honor.

He was much pleased with the ap-
pearance of the Exposition grounds
and buildings and believes the exposi-
tion will be worth a long trip to see
and enjoy. He found the trip out
and back very pleasurable and ex-
pects to find it equally so in August.
He is confident that no mistase was
made in selecting Omaha as the meet-
ing place for 1808. and believes that
the Omaha convention will fully equal
in attendance and interest any pre-
vious meeting of the society. He antici-
pates a good attendance from the east
and an unusually large number from
western territory.

NEW YORK.

Among the Wholesalers.

Business looked quite roseate the
early part of the week, but dropped
into the old rut again by Wednesday
and kept everybody guessing.

Beauties there are still in plenty
and price ranges all the way from $1
to $2U per ltX>, according to quality
and size of stem. Other roses are quite
equal to the demand, but the quality
is not so good, and, strange to say,
ever since the battle at Manila, ttie
stock has been more or less mil-
"dewy." The flowers are good, but
the foliage detracts from the beauty
and value of the stock. Good, clean
stock will average as high as SftiM) per
lUO, while the general run will realize
all the way from .flo to ?M0 per 1,(Xk>.
while "straight slips" are sold as low
as $'_>0 per 1,<Xk».

Carnations are on the home stretch
and quality and price are getting poor-
er. Sale was fair, however, the early
part of the week, except for Portia and
Daybreak. Scott is undoubtedly the
most popular variety and best seller in
the New York market today; in fact
is from the day the season opens.

■Violets are getting to be a back num-
ber and very little good stock is seen.
Lilac there is in plenty. This seems to
be very popular with the masses and
is cheap, all coming from outside,
price 21/0 to '2't cents a bunch, accord-
ing to size and quality. Gladioli are
coming in and $10 per 10(> is consid-
ered a fair price.

Valley received somewhat of a boost
the last week, heavy funeral orders
bearing the market somewhat. A lit-
tle "frame valley" is to be seen and
sells for $2..'io. forced somewhat high-
er. Harrisii lilies are shortening up;
price $4 to $G per 100.

Cattleyas are getting more plentiful,
the variety Mossiae being mostly in
evidence; 50 and 00 cents apiece is
realized for selected blooms. Quite a
lot of sweet peas are to be seen and
sell from 5 to 12 cents per bunch.

American Institute.

The usual monthly exhibition was
held last Wednesday in the rooms of
the above, and flowering shrubs, peren-
nials, etc.. were the feature.

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The Weekly Florists' Review.

949

Siebrecht & Son showed an excellent
collection; noticeable were Doronicam
plantagennm excelsum. the pretty Car-
ds japonica and Cercis canaiiens.s.
and a collection of Japanese maples.

J. Lewis Childs also showed a com-
prehensive collection. Conspicuous
were Daphne Cnorum, Solanum Wend-
landii and the saxifraga or Megasea
cord i folia.

J. G. Aitken, Bayonne, N. J., and W.
Turner. Tarrytown. also exhiliited nice
collections.

During the afternoon session Samuel
Henshaw, of the new Botanic Garden,
gave an interesting talk on hardy
flowering shrubs and the evening ses-
sion was devoted to a lecture on Colo-
rado plant life by Mr. Cornelius Van
Brunt, which was beautifully illus-
trated b.y stereopticon views, photo-
graphed by himself.

Notes.

J. H. Small & Sons have enlarged
their store and have taken in the one
adjacent. During the summer exten-
sive alterations will be made so that it
will compare with any of the finest in
the city by next winter.

ST. LOUIS.

Club Meeting.

The Florists' Club meeting last
Thursday was not well attended, as
this is the busy season for the grow-
ers. Only about 1.") members attended,
including the officers. The meeting
spened promptly at ;> p. m. with Presi-
dent Halstedt and all the officers at
their stations.

The chairman of the exhibition re-
ported that everything was progress-
ing favorably and that the special
prizes for the show to date amounted
to $1.8(Mi. The indications are that the
club will have the largest and best
show ever held.

The committee on revising the con-
stitution and by-laws must report at
the next regular meeting of the club, if
not a new committee will be appointed.

After a lengthy discussion in regard
to the next S. A. F. meeting at Omaha
the president appointed every member
of the club a committee of one to see
the different florists about town and
endeavor to have them go with us, re-
porting at the next meeting the names
of those who intend going.

Messrs. F. W. Ude, Jr., and Frank
Fillmore brought carnations and roses
for exhibition. The meeting adjourned
until June 9 at .'! p. m.

Cut Flower Situation.

The situation in the cut flower mar-
ket is about the same as last week. On
Monday stock came in sparingly and
we began to think the glut would sub-
side awhile, but the next day and
during the remainder of the week
roses and carnations came in more
freely each day.

Prices can not be quoted just now
as all kinds of flowers are plentiful,
the wholesaler selling them at almo.st

any price to save them from the dump
pile.

Botinic Garden Banquet.

The ninth annual banquet of the
trustees of the Missouri Botanical Gar-
den was held last night at the St.
Nicholas Hotel. There were seventy
covers and guests from abroad were
present; provision in the will of the
late Henry Shaw permits the trustees
to invite literary, and scientific men.
also friends and patrons of the nat-
ural sciences. The rooms and tables
were beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion.

During the festivities addresses were
delivered by several of the distinguish-
ed guests. First was a tribute to the
memory of him who founded the in-
stitution, "Services of Henry Shaw,"
by Chancellor F. H. Snow, of the Uni-
versity of Kansas; "Relation of the
Ministry to the Tillers of the Soil,"
Right Rev. L. Coleman, Bishop of Del-
aware: "Garden of Science and Scien-
tific Gardening," Prof. Conway Mac-
Millan, of the University of Minnesota.

Bishop Coleman, on last Sunday,
preached the flower sermon at Christ
Church Cathedral upon the "Goodness
of God as Shown in the Vegetable
Kingdom," as provided for in the will
of the late Henry Shaw.

Notes.

Considerable planting has been done
this spring in our parks. Supt. Pape
has pushed the work along so that the
parks are nearly all in fine shape and
attract the attention of all our visit
ors.

Lloyd Vaughan, of Vaughan, Mc-
Kellar & Winterson, Chicago, is in
town looking the picture of health. He
reports business in his line better than
ever. Mr. Vaughan is en route for
West Baden Springs to look up some
of his friends.

Ludolf Bauman, representing Frank
Netschert, Chicago, spent a few days
among the trade last week.

T. H. Brown, of Durant & Brown,
Alvin, Texas, has been with us for a
week. They are sending to this mar-
ket a large lot of cape jasmines, of
which they have 10 acres in Texas.

Charlie Wors reports that he is hav-
ing excellent trade and even now with
the great glut, some days he sells out
clean.

Arnold Ringier, representing W. W.
Barnard & Co., Chicago, arrived this
morning (Tuesday) from the west.
Mr. Ringier reports trade good.

The bowling club celebrated the fif-
ty-first birthday of Fred C. Weber,
Monday night, with refreshments and
bowling four games of cocked hat.
Mr. A. L. Vaughan, of Chicago, was a
visitor. Kuehn rolled high, lliS; Hel-
wig second, IIU, and Fillmore third,
im. The highest single score was by
A. L. Vaughan, 47. J. J. B.

TRY AN ADV. in the Review it you
have any surplus stock to sell to the
trade.

KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC.

Some months ago a preparation
called "Kraft's Plant Tonic" was called
to the attention of Mr. C. J. Strom-
back, head-gardener at Lincoln Park,
Chicago, and he was requested to try it.
The claims for the article were so
broad that he had but little faith in it
and was with difficulty induced to de-
vote time to the experiments. He fin-
ally did so. however, and has been
amazed by the results. He is convinced
tliat Mr. Kraft has discovered a really
remarkable insecticide. He has given
the following letter to the manufact-
urers:

Chicago. April 25. 189S.
Kiaft Plant Tonic Co.. Rockford. 111.

licntlrmen:— I wish to inform you that l"oi-
Hic pa.'it three months I have given your piant
tonic a thorough test on dilTerent kindp of
plants, infested with Aphis of various spe-
cies. I find its process in killing insects, is.
slow, but effectual and perfectly harmless to
plants when used carefully. For hard shelled
Scale on Palms and Sword Ferns. I used one-
half solution and half water with satisfactory
results. I used it on Orchids for the li.ttle
^^'hite Scale, so well known amdng Orchid
<.:rowers: two ounces of solution to a quart of
water applied with a sponge, killed the Scale
in about forty-eight hours without hurting a
leaf.

The little brown Mite that attacks the Har-
risii Lily Bulbs and which makes such a
wholesale slaughter among these beautiful
plants. I find one-half solution, half water,
poured into the bulbs kills the insects in
about ten hours, without any danger to the,
j)lants.

To kill Mealy Bugs, the solution is best ap-
tdied with a spray so that you can pierce the
dry web that encases the bugs; half a pint of
solution to one gallon of water is what I
titled with success on Coleus and other diflCer-
ent plants.

To destroy worms in pot plants, also Wire
Worm, I used half a pint solution to one gal-
lon of water which killed the worm in about
twenty-four hours without injury to the
plants.

Gentlemen, 1 am perfectly satisfied with
\-our preparation and I wish it every success.
A. J. SMITH, Ass't Gardener.

The statement as above set down by my
assistant, A. J. Smith, is correct, as I have
lieen watching the progress of the experiments
with Mr. Kraft's Plant Tonic with interest.
We have been experimenting with the same
and I shall after this have the same on hand
in our place.

Congratulating you in your success to get
some remedy to help us in our troubles to
destroy our pests. I remain.

Yours Respectfully.
C. J. STROME.\CK. Head Gardener.

BALTIMORE.

Trade Unsettled.

Trade for the past few weeks has
been in a very unsettled condition, and
at present writing there is little or no
outlook for its improvement. Tran-
sient trade and funeral work are at
present about all our retailers have to
depend on, as decorations are very
scarce and weddings this month are a
curiosity. Stock is plentiful, though
not quite up to the standard in quality
on account of unfavorable weather
conditions.

The department stores are making a
bold strike in bedding stuff. In our
daily papers are seen fiaring advertise-
ments offering dazzling bargains in
geraniums, coleus, ttc, at "one-third"
the prices usually asked by the legiti-
mate trade.

To the uninitiated such startling in-
ducements as "two, three and five
cents per plant" are sufficient guaran-

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The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 19. 189S.

tee; yet nine chances out of ten they
do not get their money's worth even
then. The puljlic is thus given a wrong
impression, however, which cannot
help being detrimental to the regular
trade.

Those Baltimore Street Cars.

It is indeed very lamentable, that
our Buffalo caller, during his recent
visit to this city, saw nothing that met
with his commendation or approba-
tion. Yet. it is not to be wondered at.
when one tal^es into consideration
Mr. W. S.'s actual experiences, as cited
by him in the last issue of The Review.
The rate of speed which this gentle-
man traveled from Philadelphia to
Baltimore — some ninety odd miles in
one hour — (a typographical error
made this read 1 hour when it should
have read - hours. Ed.) was for even
such a swift man. a record breaker:
and in itself, was sufficient to give our
worthy friend his attack of acute indi-
gestion and seasickness, not to even
speak of the Eutaw House breakfast.

After taking into consideration his
deplorable condition of "congested
liver." one cannot blame him for feel-
ing homesick when he saw the hack
and cab drivers at I'nion Station. We
therefore extend our sincere sympa-
thy and heartily forgive him for his
misplaced words of maledictions
against one of the best equipped street
car services in the United States.

As to our florists, the majority are
"huddled together" on the principal
streets simply because experience has
taught them where the most business
is to be done. If our northern friend
would like to try his hand at opening
up a "real modern store (as he terms
iti in the residence district." I feel
confident the craft of Baltimore will
admire his nerve and should he starve
to death will attend his funeral in a
body. Ii would be well, however, to
profit by his advice given our Mr.
Sands, "to embark into business in an-
other market." We sincerely hope
that long ere this our genial friend has
met several more of his "sixteen-year-
old somethings" and is quite himself
again.

There are several firms in town who
would be pleased to furnish bouton-
nieres to the army at contract prices.
In answering, please mention The I!e-
vicw. C. F. F.

BUFFALO.

New Store Windoivs.

The new store windows have heen
about the most exciting events in the
florist line of late. Adams. Anderson
and Scott have at last got settled down
and are making a good show. In fact
some of them, with their burlap walls,
steel ceilings and fine windows, will be
sure to induce others to he extrava-
gant. Elegance and taste seem to be
the accompaniment of a modern flower
store. Why not? It is just the proper
thing to associate with such dainty
things as buds and blossoms. Hemlock

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

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is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

boards to stand your palms on in a
store won't do any moi'e.

Plant Business.
The cold nights and much dull
weather keep the plant trade back.
Even this morning as I write (C a. m..
May 17). the grass in low places is
frozen stiff. Market people are com-
plaining, but it must come soon. With
greenhouse men it usually comes all
at once. Good, heavy buyers have
learned that it is unsafe to plant ten-
der stuff before the first of June, and
then they all want it on the same
day. Human nature, of course, but it
has long since made us bald.

A Fire.

There was quite an extensive fire on
Sunday morning, corner Mohawk and
Washington streets. The Buffalo Cut
Flower Exchange was in the building
and Wm. Kasting's busy place is a few-
doors nortli. but he was entirely away
from it. while G. L. Pickleman & Co.
(the cut flower exchange) have lost
most everything. I cannot at this mo-
ment say. but doubtless fully insured.

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QITUATIOX WANTED- As head gardener in pri-
O vate place or pubhc institution. English. 52. wid-
ower I one daughter. 25 K Thorough horticulturist, fruits,
flowers, vegetables, landscape and ornamental work; 4^1
years in Golden Gate Park, one year liead gardener in
present place. Best of references. Address, stating
wages, etc.. G. M. Stmtton, Dungeness. Cumberland
Island, Femandina. Fla.

SITUATION WANTED As propogator of gene-
ral greenhouse stock, by a llorist tliat is a good
worker and strictly temperate. Good references. Ad-
dress F. A., care Florists' Renew.

FOR SALE— Six greenhouses, about 14,000 feet of
glass; well st9cked; wliolesale and retail town of
4,000; no competition; less tlian 100 miles from Chicago;
two railroads; good seed trade. For particulars address
A, care Florists' Review.

"XX' AN TKI)— No. I grower of cut flowers; would Hke
' * an expert on fancy carnations; good steady place
for the right man. Address H. H.,care Florists' Re\iew.

SITUATION W.\NTKD-A young man, 20 years
O old, desires position in cut flower store or green-
houses; has six years experience; good maker-up; best
of reference, also security. Addreis H. C. H., care oi
Florists' Re\iew.

WANTED — A good rose grower. Also a good man
for orchids, ferns and palms, for commercial place.
Address Minnesota, care of Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTKD-Byan Ai grower of gen-
n eral greenliouse stock. Am 30 yea-s old and single.
If in need of a good man and are willing to pay fair
wages, address M. K., care Florists' Renew.

(JITUATION WANTED- By an experienced ^ar-
O dener in landscape, nurserj' or pot flower cultiva-
tion ; 25 years' experience. Only those willing to pay
fair wages need reply. Address H. C, Flonsts' Review.

QITUATION WANTED-As foreman, good grow-
O er, single, age 30. Address N.T., Flurists' Review.

FOR SALE — Four greenhouses, nearly new. Splen-
did retail stand in residence district on paved street
leading to cemetery. Easy terms. Must retire on ac-
count of health. A. Claus, 501 N.4th St., Springfield, III.

T^ANTED— By the 15th of June, a first-class all
' * 'round florist to take char^re of plant of 8,000 feet
of glass. None but steady reliable man need apply.
References. Wages $50 per month. Address X, care
Florists' Review.

WANTED — A first-class gro'wer who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any
time within one year he can have his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower of
*^ plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de-
partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a
chance to make his services worth more than in his
present place. Can surely advance his employer's in-
terests if given suitable opportunity, .Address S. D.,
care Florists' Review, Chicago.

To Rent!

Eight greenhouses, all
well stocked. 20,000
carnations planted out.
Best place ever offered.
-All private trade.

MAX KRUSCHKA,

— I«awrence, L. I.

N. Y.

GLASS FOR SALE.

I otter a large quantitv ot scLoml hand grcrn-
house glass, mosth 12\tti and li'>\'J4, single thick
Also. 4rO-Horse iPower EXETEB STEAM
BOIIfEB. I'rjce reasonahle. Call and inspect,

JAMES D. RAYNOLDS, Riverside, III.

MAY 13. ISnS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

951

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I Decoration Flowers

I ...IN ABINDANCE...

4^ We will have Large Stock of All Best Varieties

X Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Lilac, Tulips, Narcissus, Valley,

f Pansies, Marguerites, Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Paeonias,

% Gladioli, Asparagus, Smilax, Adiantum, Common Fern^

•i^ etc etc, GIVE us YOUR ORDER EARLY.

4f FLORISTS HAVING A SURPLUS

X, OF STOCK CONSIGN SAME TO US.

I VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON

t 45, 47. 49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

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FOND DU LAC, WIS.

E. Haentze, of this place, controls
one of the largest greenhouse plants in
the state. He began operations here
some ;'3 years ago. and by constant at-
tention and in keeping up to the re-
quirements of his improving trade has
built up a large and lucrative busi-
ness. His products are shipped all
over the state and Northern Michigan.
In addition to growing cut flowers, he
also makes a specialty of growing
plants and small fruits. He also has
been very successful in growing seeds
for the jobbing trade. Mr. Haentze is
an enthusiastic member of the S. A. F.
He is ably assisi^^i by his three sons
in the management of his large estab-
lishment. C. C. P.

j 10,000 COLEUS I

t^^F'W'ww^

WW w w ^r~v w\

r w^

Per 100. Per

Golden Redder 75c

Verse liatfeltii BOc

Mixed Coleus. 10 varieties 60c

Alternanthera, P. Major, 2J4-in. pots ..

Smilax. 2-in. pots

Perle Koses. 23^ -in. pots

Bridesmaid. 2}4 "

"jOO Jubilee Carnations. 3-in

100 Water Lilies, 1 and 2 years' old.
Nvmpha*a Dentata. 25c each.

CASH Willi nKDKK

ROSCOE SAUNDERS, Aurora, III.

1,000
$8.00
.i.OO
5.00
1..W
1..10
2..i0
2..iO
.■i.OO

Water
Lilies ""d
Aquatics

■\\'e make a specialty
of these fa\orites and
our collection in both
hardy and tender sorts
is unsurpassed. Our
list includes novelties

HENRY A. DREER,

Nymphaeas
Nelumbiums
and Victorias
Selections made and
estimates furnished
for stocking large or
small ponds, etc.

- PHILADELPHIA.

HAIL NOTES.

The greenhouses of the Junction
City Floral Co., of Junction City, Kan-
sas, and of Wm. P. Ransom, of the
same town, and those of A. B. Davis &
Son, of Purcellville, Va., were struck
by hail on the 11th inst. All were in-
sured in the Florists" Hail Association.

\s

MANCHESTER, N. H.— A. G. Hood
has lengthened all his houses some
;!(• feet each to accommodate the cap-
ital stock he produces and intends add-
ing yet more, the demand exceeding
the supply, which Is congratulatory.

IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to
the trade, offer it in an adv. in The
Review.

INSMAN QUEEN
-^MLSKMELON

Situuld be tested bv every seedsman this
season. Trial packets free. To Market
Gardeners, Ji lb., ,50c: K lb.. 75c; lib.
or more. $1.25 per lb.

Cash with order. Seed postpaid.
This is the earliest, best in quality and the most
productive Muskmelon ever introduced. TRY IT.

FRANK B'ANNING?^"HiiiyyH'.r^^'

NOTICE!

We have
Named Our

No. 47. The Maine No. 48. Admiral Dewey
No. 49. Manila No. 50. Admiral Sampson
No. 51, Havana

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.

NEW CAN N AS

'^n.toTHEMOON

Company

I For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
c_^ Morrisville, Pa.

NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL

piin ha>ed from Slieriff, Recei\'t;r, and Assiji,ni<::c s-alui at
li-ss than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings, Huse,
Flnrists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers
and Engines, Rope, Light Wrought Iron Pipe, Glass
.Sash, and thousands of other articles, for sale by

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand
Material in the World.

W. 35TH & IRON STS., CHICAGO.

Write for our free illustrated catalogues.

Mention The Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

952

The Weekly Florists' Reviev,*

MAY 111. 1S9S.

WASHINGTON.

Government Competition.

The Superintendent of Puljlir Build-
ings and Grounds iias never denied
that he has and continues to loan gov-
ernment plants for private receptions
and other purposes, while those in
charge of the Botanical Gardens, when
(•(mfrnnted with the fact that their
wagon was followed from the gardens
lo a private residence in the northwest
section of the city, explained that they
were retui'ning plants that ha.d been
left with them for hosjutal pnri)o.-;':>s.
Here is still another al)ii,?p of that in-
stitution, (Jovprnment .greenhouses be-
ing used by private individuals and
the service of government employes in
growing these plants from a state of
collapse into health again and re-
turned after weeks of treatment to the
owner at the government expense.

Now. we come to the nepartment of
Agriculture. This department has al-
ways contended that no plants were
ever allowed to go out for private pur-
poses, yet only a few days back a
Ijroniinent governor of a northern
state, upon a visit to this city,
was tendered a reception and
dinner by a senator from the same
state at a well known hotel, at which
all the plants, with the exception of a
few ordered from an uptown florist to
lill up gaps, came from that depai'C-
ment. With such powerful competi-
tion, where does the commercial florist
come in?

A Patriotic Decoration.

At a dinner given in honor of Judge
Day recently a feature of the decora-
tion was a floral ship representing the
Ship of State. The design was eight
feet long and four feet high, made in
pink. The body was made of pink
carnations, railing of white roses and
gun ports chenille. The table was
adorned with rare vases and pieces of
bric-a-brac filled with cut flowers and
about twenty favors filled with sweet
peas, etc. The favors were in many
styles, stars, crescents, etc., intended
for souvenirs to be taken away.

There were used S(ii» long-stem pink
roses, American Beauties and Brides-
maids, and as many carnations, with
several wagon loads of Farleyense and
miscellaneous ferns, etc.

Business at a Stardstil'.

The weather the past week remind-
ed us of a northeaster in February
rather than May with a cold rain;
thermometer below 40 degrees.

Business is at a stand still, even the
market men, with their plant trade,
report no business. It has been too
wet and cold for planting and until
good weather comes they see no busi-
ness ahead. W, H. K.

"WHENEVER you need any rade
supplies not offered in our advertising
columns, write us about i"^. We will
place you in communicition with
some one who can supply what you
want.

Grand de Flora
JASMINE.

(Double Cape)

Select Buds, 18-inch Stems, $10.00 per 1000.

CAN SUPPLY ANY QUANTITY.

Headquarters and distributing point from the largest Jasmine growers

in the world.
SEND YOUR ORDERS IN EARLY FOR DECORATION DAY.
Cash or satisfactory references with order.

G. A. KUCMN,

1122 Pine Street, ST. UOUIS, MO.

PANT MOVE ON CUBA

U TILL OUR STOCK IS SOLD.

BOOTED CUTTINGS. 1'. r l,(il«l I'.i llKl

Silicas. varicg.-Ufd $1I),IKI Jl.i")

Kex Begonia 17. .iO -.Mid

Mrs. Pollock and Mt. of Snow.. .. ir).lKJ a.WI
Geraniums, Doidile Giant, LaKa-

vorite 12.ri0 l.SO

Geraniums, mixed 10.00 1.2.1

Md.Salleroi lO.OO 1,25

.MnitilonSou de Bon I-i.OO 2.(1(1

Impatiens Sultani 17. .lO 2, (HI

Lemon Verbena 12. nO I..1(J

Fuchsia. Trailing Queen 12. nO l..''i()

Marguerite, Giant Pearl l.l.Od 2.(10

Alvssum. Double Giant S.OO l.Oo

Co'leus, fancy S.OO I.IKI

Coleus, separate colors H.OO .7.i

Coleus. mixed ^-00 .(iO

Heliotrope 10.00 1.2r>

Lobelia lO.OU 1.25

Vernon Begonia in.(Kj 1.25

.Asters, transplanted 10.00 1.25

.Mternanthera, red 3.00 .00

Golden Pvrethrum W.OO 1.00

t>rders of 1,000 assorted Kooted

Cuttings at 1,000 rates.

Vincas, variegated, 2K-inch pots. , 20.00 2.50

Vincas, •■ 3 " .. 35.00 t.lKI

Vincas, " :i'A " .. 50.00 li.lKI

Vincas. ', 4 " .. 10.00

TrailingQueen Fuchsias; 2^4-inch pots.. 4.00

Coleus. Md. Salleroi 25i ■' 2.(XI

Impatiens Sultani 2!^ " .. 3.00

Centaurea Candidissima..2J4 " 3. (XI.

Centaurea Gvmnocarpa..2K " ■- 2.00

Lobelia, white stock 2'A " 2.00

Petunias, double 2'A " .. 4.00

Petunias, single fringed. .2J^ " .. 3.(K)

Geraniums, mixed 2% " $2.00 to 3.1W

.Mternanthera, red 2 " 2.(K)

TERMS CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL. WATERTOWN. N. Y,

Mrs. Robt. Garrett

New Pink Forcing Rose.

Winner of six certificates, medal and

silver cup. $'i.."iO per do/.; $25 per 100.

A Fine Stock of Young* Clirysanthemnms

and Carnations.

.ScTui fur Tr.iilf List ilcsi riliin^ almve
III detail.

H. WEBER & SONS, - OAKLAND. MP.

Rlt'iitiiiii Till' Flurists' Review when
writing advi. rtisers.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS
ROSES

CARNATIONS
BOSTON FERN
DRACAENA TERMI-
NALS
LANTANAS
SALVIA
SMILAX
ASPARAGUS
CALADIUMS
BEGONIA
SWAINSONA

See our special offer of above
on page 963 of this issue
of the Review.

RG,HILL&CO,

RICHMOND, IND.

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3200VINCA

MAJOR VAR.

From 2Vi-incii puts

.fJ.r.O per 100.

Two thorouehbred male ANGORA KITTENS.
^ weeks' old. maltese and gra> and nial-
tese and white, $7.50 each. A good adv.
for well-kept greenhouse.

Williams & Crittenden,

WATERLOO, IOWA.

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The Weekly Florists^ Review*

953

Decoration Day
Flowers

BUY YOUR STOCK DIRECT FROM THE GROWERS.

=.'*».<=^We are now cutting from Five to Ten Thousand Tea Roses and Two Thousand
Beauties per day, besides a large amount of Carnations, Smilax, Asparagus and various
other Florists' Stock.

You want this for Decoration Day !

VASE FOR THE CEMETERY.

THE

Clara Cemetery Vase

i'.lleiu Applied l.ir l.y Mrs. C. W, I'lkc

A RECEPTACLE FOB FLOWERS, LONG NEEDED
FOR THE CEMETERY.

D

Address all order? to

Bassett & Wasliburn.

Send orders now for Decoration
Day Sales.

H E CLARA VASE for use at the Cemetery is a hand-
some as well as one of the most useful articles e\'er
placed on the market. It is absolutely a new thins and
takes the place of all the old tin cans, bottles and various old
truck that are usually found in the cemetery for holding
til iwers, and prove such a disgrace wliere e\erythme else is
beautifid and ornamental. It is composed of solid glass and
stands about tweUe inches liigh. The lower end is sharp-
pomted so it can be embedded about six inches in the ground
and stand firm. It will hold sufficient water to keep the flowers
fresh and sweet, and will accommodate tlowers with long as
well as short stems. The VASE is bell shaped and the top
has a diameter of about hve inches.

The VASE is sold at a ver>' low price and is within the
reach of all classes. It is \ery strong and well made and can
not be broken by rough handling.

Prices. deli\ered to railroad or express companies in Chi-
cago :

Que Dozen, ... $3.50

Three Dozen, at . . 3.25

Five Dozen, at - - 3.O0

Samples sent mi receijit of lifty cents (50c.) each.

These VASES will retail in the market for from 5oc.t0 7SC.
each, thereby giving the dealer a profit of over a hundred
per cent, on his investment.

We have a very fine lot of
fancy common ferns and green
galax leaves just received.

Don't fail to write for our Dec-
oration Day Price List which
will be issued on Friday, the
20th inst. We will ship when
possible direct from our green-
houses at Hinsdale, thereby
saving the rehandling of the
flowers.

ROSE Plants

We have an extra selected stock of the following

Rose Plants. Will guarantee them to be

as fine as any grown.

Per 100.

.American Beauty 2J^-inch pot, $.5.00

Brides i'A " 3.00

Bridesmaids 2M " 3.00

President Carnot....2H " 3.30

Per 1,000
$50.00
25.00
25.00
35.00

Bassett & Washburn

Growers of and
Wholesale Dealers in

Cut Flowers,

Greenhouses and Residence.

HINSDALE, ILL.

Store, 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Do You Plant ^

American Beauties •

1500 3-inch at $5 per 100.

?aii, well
disease.

Not cuUings but strictly ;\ No. 1 stronpr, clean, we
grown stock, and guaranteed free of a"

A. DONAGHUE. 109 S. 16th St.. Omaha. Neb.

CANNM

Nicelv started. Mme. Crozy, P.

Marquant, L. E. Bally. Florence

\'auglian. etc.. 30c. per doz.: I'.i

per 10(1. Pot plants, 4-in., $S per 100.

DC/^./^\IIA Thurstonii, B. Argenteagut-

tJllUUlM A lata, etc., 2-in., $2; 254-in., $i.W

per IIHI.

PANSY PLANTS ^^r\S^ZlTiol'

A. J. Bi^UDWIN, Newark, O.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

Tomato, Cabbag"e, Lettuce, Celeryaiid Sweet

Potato. !■'.(_ ]Hr UHl; $1 per 1000.
Pepper .iwi Eg-g- Plants, 2.ic per 100; $2 per 1000.
Cauliflower Snowball, 35c per 100; $2.50 per 1000
All plants by mail, 10c per 100 extra. Price list
for large quantities. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

954

The Weekly Florists^ Review,

MAY 19. 1S9S.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Gut riowers

600.000 Feet of Glass.

and Carnations
anit I uin in^ r \

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

W <_■ ran li!i all (in.K-rs on sliort notit_L' with all k-adiug varieties of Koses
We are Headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial

,iir-;i-ll.

ROSE PLANTS.

Out of 2 '..-inch Pots. Per loo Per looo

.\inrricaii Beauties $^M JW.OO

Mctior 2.M 22.50

l;ri,lf 2.50 22.50

lestout ^.50 22.50

Belle Siubrecht 2. .50 22. .50

Perle 2.50 22.50

Hres. Carnot 2-30 22..50

Kaiserin 2.50 22. dO

Bridesmaid 2.50 20.00

LaKrance 2 50 2-00

CARNATIONS FROM SAND.

Per 100 Per lOOO

Flora Hill $3.00 $25.00

(ioldtinch 1.60 12..50

Brnksmaid 1-50 12.50

\Vm Scott 1.00 7.50

McGovvan 1.00 750

EmmaWocher 1.00 7.50

No more Rooted Rose Cuttings left.

Plants and Cutting's sent by Express at plant rates i30 per cent, less than merchandise rates.

KEENE, N. H.

Ellis Bi'os. adopt a plan to carry
several thousand tulips for Decoration
Day, when they are in good demand
at TCi cents per dozen. When received
the bulbs are planted in ll.Ms and set
away in a cold cellar into which frost
penetrates. They are li'^pt there until
about one week befare May ■,». La
Candeur does remarkably well treated
in this manner. I noted some elegant
plants of Begonia metallica which re-
minds me of a picture I saw of one
grown by Mr. Doughty, gardener to J.
R. Hubinger, Esq., of New Haven, as
a wall plant in a greenhouse. It was
aljout in feet tall by 15 feet through.

The Messrs. Ellis raise capital stock
in their well equipped plant of 2.".,iMKt
feet of glass devoted solely to letail
trade. A fine bed of the inilispensable
heliotrope for design work is worthy
of special mention. W. M.

SHEBOYGAN, WIS.

J. E. Mathewson, florist, seedsman
and nurseryman, of this place, is al-
ways up to date in the requirements of
the trade. His greenhouses are well
stocked with plants of all varieties
suitable to his locality. For Easter
trade his specialties were cinerarias
and Harrisii plants, of which in the
latter he has been very successful this
season, having grown a large quantity,
with apparently no loss on account of
diseased bulbs.

Mr. M. controls a down-town store
well fitted up for the seed trade, in
which he reports a large trade this
spring. Mr. Mathewson received the
contract for the improvement of one
of the largest parks, which will require
the setting out of numerous trees. He
is a native of Scotland and a gardener
from the old school. C. C. P.

PULLMAN. ILL.— Hans Tobler has
recently gone to Traverse City, Mich.,
where he will have charge of the
greenhouses at the Michigan Insane
Asylum.

ROSLYN, PA, — Mr. A. Farenwald,
formerly of ./yncote. Pa., has recent-
ly started in business for himself at
this place.

....NEW....

Wholesale Cut Flower Store!

J. A. BUDLONG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers,
37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

g\ r rk • We have decided to dispose of our own production, and will be in a

UDGfl tor tSUSinCSS pusitiontofillorik-rswith.\No.lstock. Give usa trial. Also have

" a lari^L- qiiantit\ of nice rose plants which we offer as follows:

Fc-r 100 IVr lUOil I Per 100 Per 1000

.\nicrican Beauties Ja.lKl ftO.tH) I Meteor $3.00 $25.00

Brides 3.00 25.00 1 Raiserin 3.00 25.00

Bridesmaids 3.00 25.00 | IVrle 3.00 25.00

This stock is guaranteed to he first-class in e\erv resin-ct. Noth-
ing but Hrst-class sent out. Terms, cash with order.

J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

Tlif ri(;ht kind of stock, packed in tho risjht way,

diiivrnMl at the riHrht liiiu'. mid at tlif ri^lit pvio-s

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

A.L.

Telephone
1496

4 Washington St., Chicago.

In our new and enlar^jed quarters we are better
prepared than e\ct to li;indle \our orders.

m

ANDALL

Wholesale Florist

Full Line of Wire De-

Siiccessorto

Glover

run Line oi mre ue- wvr y .~>nccesso

signs and riorists' ■■ / Winter & (

■'•• s. B. Winter

VLTrita (.-^r 1 U ..^»,.-i, ...1 ' " OI R n n ^ n

Write for Illustrated
Catalogue.

21 Randolph St.
CHICAGO.

HIGH GRAD_E_Qut Flowcrs

Properly Packed and Promptly T'orwarded.

HOLTON 4, HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. box 103.

437 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

Telephone

Main

3208

A. G. Prince &

Company *«-tsj-,E ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

Tins ROSES— Sliipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists

1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
CMAS. RAYINBR,

ANCHORAGE, KY.,

Specialist fur American Beauties, Meteors,
Maids and Brides. Cut Flowers.

Shippnrg facilities and stock unexcelled.

Lowest Market Prices. Write for quotations
on large orders.

MAT 19, 1S98.

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

955

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

and florists' supplies

88 Wabash Avenue,
Chicago, III.

ROOMS 22 AND 23

LONG Distance
telephone

Express 466

/Specially grown tor\
VDecoration Day /

Longiflorum Lilies

$1.00 per dozen, $7.00 per J 00.

Specialties for Cape JasiTiines, Paeonies,

Poets' Narcissus, Gladiolus

and All Seasonable Flowers.

Decoration Day

SEND

ORDERS

EARLY.

Don't forget that we handle Roses and Carnations in quality and quantity.

[jjxpcricnccs

.WITH

^arnations

READY NOW.

Send for them— tliey are ^ent free.

HERR'S SMILAX
$5.00 per 1000; 75 cents per 100.

Samples, Ten Cents.

I ALBERT M. HERR I

f^ LANCASTER, PA. ^

Miserable •• Carnations

are plentiful enough, but WE have varie-
ties that will produce the

FINEST or BLOOMS.

Send for our list and see kiiuls and prices
for yourself. ■y.-»)-.y.-»)

Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.

WHAT
IS IT?

See last week's
Review.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

QUEENS, L. I., N. Y.

...Wholesale Florists...

SPECIALTIES:
Carnations, Geraniums, Cannas,
Chrysanthemums, Kentias,
Ncphrolepis Cordata Compacta,
Bostoniensis, Etc.

Chrysanthemum

Frank Hardy

Clearance Offer -Only 1000 Left

$2 per 12; $10 per 100. Not less than 50 at 100 rate. Cash with order.

A. HERRINGTON, florham farms, madison, n. j.

-CARNATIONS

WE STILL HAVE some varieties from pots and

Hats, ready to plant in the field.
FIELD GROWN PLANTS, of all popular vari-

etit-s. ready in the fall.

F.Dorner& Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind.

INSURE AGAINST FIRE

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne, Ind.

HERE WE ARE FOR FOUR WEEKS I
i FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED I

Fuchsias in assorted \arieties. Double, "J-in

$'3.00 per 100: Single, 'J-in., SL'..')U per 100.
Hibiscus in assortment. Single and Double

■2'i-in.. $3.00 per 100: 3-in., $.i.00 per 100.

Jessimines, Cirandiflora.. . 2!.<-in., $3.00 per 100

Grand Duke. . 4-in., 8.00

.Maldof Orleans, 3in., .5.00

4-in., 8.00

.\rabian 4-iii.. S.OO

Rhynchospermum Jessminoides,

•J-m. $:i.(HJ per llKI; in bloom, 4-in., $S.OO
Smiiax, Rood stronK plants, a-in.... 2.00
2000 Inoon Vines, strong plants,

■.;-iti 3..'i0

NANZ & NEUNER. - - • Louisville. Ky.

WANTED-

ROOTED
DAYBREAK
CUTTINGS.
Address K, care of Florists' Publishing Co.

956

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 19. 1S9S.

CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati Florists' Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Cincinnati Florists' Society was held
last Saturday evening, with a fair at-
tendance. Henry Wellmann was elect-
ed to membership in the society.

The banquet committee made their
report through Henry Schwarz. who
stated that all arrangements had been
completed and that thus far only 37
had signified their desire to attend.
All who wish to be present on this fes-
tive occasion should notify the com-
mittee in charge without delay. The
banquet will take place at the club
rooms on Wednesday evening. May
L'.'ith, at 8 p. m.

President Witterstaetter was author-
ized to procure suitable medals to be
awarded to the winners in the exhibi-
tion contest. A vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the out-of-town brethern
who have contributed so liberally to
the success of these exhibitions during
the past season.

The Exhibition.

The display of plants and cut flowers
was equal to any previously given by
the society, although the only exhibit-
ors were A. Sunderbruch's Sons, City
Oreenhouses, and Henry Schwarz. The
latter had a fine collection of coleus
showing good color, w^hile the others
did their best to surpass each other in
their respective displays.

A. Sunderbruch's Sons succeeded in
being first, with 2.'! points to spare.
Their display was an excellent one in
every sense. They had a fine collec-
tion of cut stock, principally roses and
carnations. Notable among their
plants was a specimen of Santilobium
cicutarium, also specimen plants of
Pandanus Veitchii, Metrosideros sem-
perflorens. Dracaena fragrans and D.
indivisa. They also had a nice collec-
tion of ferns, among them some well
grown Nephrolepis exaltata Boston-
iensis. Among their blooming plants
I noted some fine hydrangeas, which*
were greatly admired.

The City Greenhouses had a beauti-
ful collection of orchids. Notable
among them were Cattleya Caudatura,
Odontoglossum citrosmum, and Cypri-
pedium Lawrencianum, which proved
quite an attraction. They also had a
collection of fancy leaved caladiums,
which made a beautiful display. Their
calceolarias were well done and re-
ceived their share of praise. B.

IF YOU want to buy you will find
it to your advantage to buy of the
advertisers in The Review. If you
want to sell, you will find it to your
advantaee to advertise in The Review.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet and Carnation Spccialisb,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.

TSir^XX/ '^ *''*^ *^""'-' ^^ ^"^ Rooted Violet Kun-

iNx-/ W ners. Marie Louise, Farquhar and

Ladv Hume Campbell. $1.00 per 100; $7.00per 1G(«'.

In pots later. Write for prices.

Volunteers Wanted !

Rdiim for a few desirable recruits in our army
of satisfied customers. ENLIST AT ONCE
I'.V SENDING US YOUR ORDER EOR

...CIT FLOWERS FOR DECORATION DAY....
E. C. AMLING,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

W. S. HEFFRON, Manager.

.-t.-iFHILADELPHIA, FA.

CLEARY & CO. DEWEY?

Yes, we do

Plant Auctioneers,

60 Vesey St., - New York City.

SELL EVERY
TUESDAY and FRIDAY

•SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

''ih9i Anctioueer, J. F. CIiEAKY.

; TRIAL

WE

CAN
5 PLEASE

YOU.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL hINDS
or SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK

,- WM. F. KASTINOcrJfs'sU^nl

^^^^^-i— ^— ^^^— ^^— ^^^^ Florist...
495 WASHiNQTON St.. BUFFALO, N.Y.

M. RIGB & CO.^

EXCLUSIVE
IMPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS
OF

Florists'
Supplies

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA,
Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments ot only the best Stock
solicited.

W7V^. C STV^ITH

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCM

SOLICITED

25 N. 4fh St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ALTERNANTHERAS, extra tine. 2-in., V. Major.

A. Nana, K. Nana, |2..i0 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings A. Nana, R- Nana. 5tlc per 100;

$1,(KI per KKIO; $7 IKI ikt 201111,
FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTV, strong plants, $.5

per 100. A. J. BALDWIN. Newark. Ohio.

Mt-ntion The Florisls'
writing advertiser.?.

Review when

;s florist

40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

LONQ DisTANoa *PHONe 5008 A.

Our central location enables us to fill out-of-
town orders at short notice.

Boston Fern

Heavy, well-shaped plants, splendid for
store decoration. Very durable.
6-in. pots. $l,l.Kl each; $12 00 per dozen,

JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

STATION, PENNA H H Gcrmantown, Pa.

MAY iV. IS'JS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

957

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I
I

FLORISTS' HUPPLIES

When in need of anything in way of Wire Designs,
Wheat Sheaves, Cutlery, or anything in general use
by the trade, bear in mind that we can supply you.
On Wire Designs, of which we are large manufac-
turers and carry a large stock, we moot, tho
prir.os of any roliablo house. ..'*,'« We
will not be undersold on these goods. ■/* J* ^ ^"t ji

Our WHEAT SHEAVES

Sell themselves. Handsome shape, full size and weight, made of
t:>est quality material, prices right.

WHITE CAPE FLOWERS,

\ j;i"id iniality at fiO cents per pound.

CYCAS LEAVES.

IMMORTEI.I.ES,

IirSECTICIDES.

SAYNOB KNIVES,

Can furnish a good Pruning Shear for $1.00.

No toy. but a good strong shear that will do ttie inisiness.

RIBBON,

SHEARS.

Send for

Catalogue.

Seasonable Flower Seeds fl^L Vol'^^^cr''^

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

E. H. HUNT,

76-78 Wabash Avenue

CHICAGO.

CUT FLOWERS

Decoration - Day - Prices

Taking Effect Mav a;, ISHS,

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
We are headquarters for CUT aOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Fairquality per 100, $l..i0-2,00

Kxtra select " 2.00-3.00

Whites •• 2.00-4.00

ROSES.

Beauties, long per doz.. 2.5f>— 3..50

" medium " 2.00 —

short ■' 1.00-

Brides per 100 4.00-7.00

Maids ■■ 4.00-7.00

Meteor " 4.1X1-7.00

Ferles " 4.00-ti.OO

Our selection " ."i.OO-

GREENS.

.Asparagus per string, .tiO —

Ferns,

.\diantum per 100. .7.")- 1.00

Common f'.iiK V . p,'r IflOfJ. 2.50—

Smilax .. p.r do,-.. 2.00-

MISCELLANEOUS.

.\1 yssum per 100, . 40—

Marguerites " ..50—

Mignonette ■' .7.i~

Forget-me-not " .50—

(-'alias per doz.. 1.00 —

Harrisii " 1.00-1.25

I'aeonies per 100, 5.00-ti.OO

Vallev (out-door) " 1.50—

Tulips •' 2.00—

Pansies '. '.. " .-50 —

Lilac.: " 1.. 50-2. (10

Sweet Pen"! " .75-1.00

Cape Jasmine 1,00-2 50

^*:- Place your Memorial Day order early.

.\11 other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

HINT'S FLOWERS IServwhere.

Rooted Cuttings.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnation. McGowan, Silver
Spray, Wm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Albertini and
Rose Queen, ?i per loo; S8 per i.ooo.

Geraniums, best bedding varieties, Si. 50 per 100;
515 per 1.000.

Verbena, Fuchias, Heliotrope. Ageratum
Dwarf, Salvia Splendens and Odorata, Feverfew,
Sweet Alyssum. Giant and Tom Ttiumb, Cobea
Scandens. 80c per 100; S8 per 1,000.

ChrysantheniLims, leading varieties, Si. 50 per
100; S12.50 per I.ooo.

Swainsona, Solanum Jasmmoides, AbutUon,
Golden Fleece and Souvenir de Bonn, Vinca Ma-
jor, fol. var., $2 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise Runners, 80c per 100; S7
per 1,000. Same plants out of 2-inch pots, at 50c
per 100. V'inca Major. 45^-inch strong plants. Sio
per 100; 580 per 1,000.

C. LENGENFELDER, Lincoln & Berteau Aves.

Station X. Chicago.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS

and Dealers in

HHmmm FLORISTS' .' SUPPLIES
Live Sphagnum Moss

For Orchids, etc., II. ii per lit'.

Sphagnum Moss ^ife^^'}."biie's•S."

Peat *'--''P^'' '"'l^' Quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN.

Asparagus Plumosus S^^^ Russian Violets

strings
8 to iOfeet
long. 50 cents

W. H

BRIGHTON,

Nanus

Shipped

to any part

of the country.

ELLIOTT,

MASS.

Peacock's
Prize Winning
Dahl

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
i.S96 and 1897

j^ ^ Send for rSyS Illustrated Descrip-
109 ti\-e Wholesale Catalogue before
placing orders elsewhere.

W. p. PEACOCK, ATCO. N. J.

Strong 2^:>-in. pots, $3.00 per 100.
Rooted Runners, $1.00 per 100.

Seniple's Asters, white, rose pink, shell pink and

lavender, separate colors, $"J,50 per HHXI.
Dbl. Golden Marguerite. $;100 per lOt).
Cash With ( )rl>kr.

A.&G. ROS3ACH. Pemberton. N. J.

COLEUS PANSIES

Any Quantities.

SMAUU
GREEIN

Galax

For use vvith Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage ^^j*,^jtjtjt^

Bo.\ of S(IOO. $-1.00

Less (|uantitv at S1.25 per lOIX)

.Address

NARbAlN P. KEUSBY

1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS

specialties: ADRIAN, MICH.

Chrysanthemums,
Carnations and Violets.

Superb fancy leaved. 30
varieties. 45c per 100
by express ; tJOc by
mail.

DANIEL K. HERR,

Grand Giant and Bug-
not mixed. Stocky
tield-grown in bloom.
7ac per 100, express.

LANCASTER, PA.

Correspon lence solicited.

THE REGAN
PRINTING HOUSE

ucs

Mention The Florists
writing advertisers.

Review wlien

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Norsery
Florists'

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

Mention The Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

958

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 13, IS'JS.

MADISON, N. J.

Club Notes.

Three more new members were pro-
posed at the regular meeting on Wed-
nesday night and there was a good
attendance on hand, with a fine show-
ing of flowering shrubs and hardy
flowers.

The details of the monthly exhibi-
tions having been worked out. the re-
port of the committee was accepted
as presented. The regular competition
will commence with the .Tune meeting.
There are five classes arranged for.
Rose.ti and carnations, stove and green-
house plants, and cut flowers; hardy
perennial, bulbous and annual garden
flowers: fruits and vegetables: wild
flowers, ferns and grasses. A siivrr
medal is the premier award in each
class.

Mr. ,T. Davies read an excellent pa-
per on the Gloxinia, of which there
were some good plants on show at iIjC
meeting. He detailed the culture from
the seedling up to the flowering, and
claimed that if the plants were Inured
to more airy and less shaded condi-
tions when the flowers began tO' ex-
pand it would be found they were
much more enduring, and thus treated
he had found them lasting and thor
oughly satisfactory as house plants
and to use as cut flowers, the blooms
lasting for several days.

He deprecated overhead spraying at
any time and was confident Ihat this
combined with high temperature and
too much shade caused the leaf dis-
ease that sometimes troubled rhe
grower and disfigured his plants. A
free use of the hose between the pots
and upon the benches was advisable,
but healthy leaves could not be ex-
l)ected if frequently drenched with
water.

MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. — The
greenhouses formerly called the Riv-
erside Greenhouses and owned by Mr.
Van Schaick, have been sold to F. H.
Fenner and the name changed to The
Marshalltown Floral Co. Mr. Fenner
intends to make considerable improve-
ments about the place and also add
a small house for palms and ferns. He
also will grow more roses than were
formerly grown at this establishment.

YOU CAN BUT all your trade sup-
plies to the very be:jt advantage from
advertisers in The Florists' H'^view,
and at the same time advance the in-
terests of your paper.

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS Co., PA.

Always mention the Florists' Review wher
writing advertisers.

Roses and Bedding Plants.

Monthly Roses— C. Mermet and Isabella
Sprunt

Monthly Roses— Other varieties, tine stock.

Hybrid Roses— Best varieties

Climbing Roses— Balto. Belle, Gem of the
Prairies. Russel's Cottage, Queen of the
Prairies

Carnations— Good varieties

Chrvsantheni urns— Best varieties

Pai.sies— Inbud and bloom. $15.00 per l/KX)..

Pansies— Smaller plants 12.00 "

Coleus— Best kincis

V^erbenas— Best kinds

Geraniums- Single Scarlet, $2.^0; assorted,
2 and 3-inch $3.00 to

Geraniums — Mt. of Snow and Rose Ger

Alternathera— Veliow. $2.00; Red

Dahlias -Drv roots, best varieties

Pelargoniums -Fred Dorner. 3-inch, $5.00;
M. Thibaut, 4-inch

Per 100

$2.00
2.50
3.00

4.00
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
2.50
2,00

4,rw

8 00
2,50
5.00

S.OO

Per 100
Pelargoniums — Friend, Victor and Jack,3-in. 4.00

Gladiolus — Mixed kinds ■ 1.25

Dracaena Indivisa— 3 and 4 inch. ..$8.00 and 12.00

Cvperus Alt— Umbrella Plant. 3 and 4-inch. 3, CO

Sword Ferns— 2^*;. 3 and 4-inch, $3.00. $4.00, 8.00

Vincas $6.00 to 10.00

Fuchsias— Assorted r. . 2.00 to 3.00

Swainsona — 2 and 3-inch. 3.00

Ampelopsis— Royalii and Veitchii, 2-inch. .. 3.00
Clematis— Henryii and Jackmanii, 2 years,
25c each.

Begnnias-Metallica $3.00 and 4.00

F"arfugium Grande, 2M and 3-inch 7.00

Genista Racemosos, 2 and 3-inch, $2.50 and 4,00
Cuphea— Platycentra, 2and3-in.. 2.00 and
Pineapple— 3 and 4-inch, 25c each.

Jasminum— Yellow, 3 and 4-inch

.\locasia

Hibiscus. 3-inch 4.00

Ficus Elastica— 4-inch. 30c each.

3.(M)

5.00
2.00

Century Plants--! large specimen. S feet high. $5,00; 2 large specimens, 4 (eet high. $3,00 each.
Variegated Centurv Plants— ^3 large specimens, 4 feet high. $5.00 each.

WILLIAMS 6. sons CO., BATAVIA, ILL.

I DECORATION DAY FOR 1898 1

^ Promises to be of unusual importance to the florist, on account of

^ the newly awakened patriotism anions the people. Arc you ready

^ to do ynur share of the Imsincss ? \ ciu will need .1 Ljimd supply of

I CYCAS WREATHS, METAL DESIGNS, MOSS WREATHS, IMMOR-
I TELLES, DOVES, INSCRIPTIONS, CAPE FLOWERS, BASKETS,

I SHEAVES, FLOWER HOLDERS FOR CEMETERY USE, Etc.

^ We arc headquarters for these goods and all other Florists' Supplies.

^ Illiislratcd catalogue on a|)]>liratinn. Wholesale only.

I H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 50-52-54-56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. |

SOW
NOW

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA,

lor Chinese
Primrose.)

ENOIiISH ■' aiANT EXHIBITION PRIZE " STBAIN.

.\ unique strain adapted for every purpose, but especially valuable (or Florists. This seed has
been saved by the most experienced grower in England. Flvery possible care has been used in the
selection and harvesting; only flowers of good form and substance, produced by plants of robust con-
stitution and faultless iiabit, liave been used for tliis purpose.
ROSEA (Pink), Chiswick Red. COCCINEA SUPERB* (Crimson).

ALBA MAGNIEICA (White). COERLLEA (beautiful Blue).

VIllAGE MAID (W hitc, striped with Crimson). MIXED (all Colors.)

Price per packet, about 50O Seeds, of any of above varieties, $1.00. Half packets 50c each.

SEED AND BULB GROWERS,

50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.,

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50,000 Plants, 2'i.in. pots, $5.00 per
100, express, jt.jt 24 by mail for $1.50

SPECIMENS

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THE FINEST N(1VELTV FOR
.\nVERTlSlX(i .\NV BU.SINES.S.

Effective, and true to nature.

Samples for 20 cents In stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher,
BUFFALO.

25,000 at $4 per 1000; 60c. per 100.

.'lOI) Maids, lilK) Brides, 200 Perles,
Beauties, 200 .Meteor, 200 Belle Sie-

WANTFn '''"^ ^laiJs, lilKl Brides, 200 Perles, 20 F
brecht 2'i-inch pots.

Mentin

HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK,

Florists' Review. HILLSDALE, /VllCH.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

MAY i;i, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

959

LXLlkiUL.UL.ikU^LMLilii^L.LLikii».L.L.MiULj^

For Decoration Day

.ORDER YOIR FLOWERS E4RLY FROM FHE....

nn^fifrvn^ffiff

Rogers Park Floral Co.

Telephone

Main 1811

"WHOLESALE GROWERS OF-

Fine Roses and
Carnations...

are specialties with us. American
Beauties a leader. We ourselves
grow the stock we offer.

I GUT rUOWCRS

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

The |V1/\HpI ^''*^''^''"' Carnation

Support

Qleens, N. Y., Feb. i6, 'gy.
Mr. Thekon Parker Hrook-
Ivn, N.\'. L>ear Sir:— I lia\etested
\iiur latest Model Carnation Sup-
porl, and am tree to say tliat I con-
sider it tlie best wire carnation sup-
port tliat I lia\e ever seen. It is
(juickly and easily applied, and I
think will prove verj' durable, and
you certainly deserve great credit
tor the invention.

Very truly yours,

C. W. Ward.

Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. V.,
Feb. i8, 'q7.
Mr. Theron' P.\rkek.
Dear Sir;— Vour wire stake is
certainlyagem. Without hesitating
we endorse it as an up-to-date Car-
nation Support. Yours truly,

Dailledo'-ze Bros.

W. Hoboken-, N. J., Feb. i8. V
Mr. Theron Parker, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gi\es me
mucli pleasure to congratulate you
upon your success in getting up
Carnatinn Supports. I think that
tliose I liave liad from you are about
as perfect as anybody will be alile
to make tiiem. Tliey certainly till
my bill for an ideal carnation sup-
port, a thing I have been looking for for a long time.
Wishing you every success in the sale of them, I am,
Vours truly. E. .Vsmus.

Write for Prices. Circular and
Special Discounts for early orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co.

0

THERON PARKER, Mgr.
22 Morton Street,

Inventor and Patentee,
BBOOKLYIT, N. Y.

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Florists' Review

When Writingf Advertisers.

FINE

STOCK OF....

[assnois

■inch. Mr.

Areca Lutescens — -l-iacli. '2

fi-inch. $l.m t-ach.
Latania Borbonica— 3-inch, $10.0D per 100; 4-

iiici). aic t-ach: J16 per 100.
Kentia Belmoreana— 4-inch, 40c; 5'inch. 7.^c:

li-liuh. }2.(K1 t-ach.
Kentia Forsteriana— .^-inch. tiOc; 6-inch. $1.00

i-acli
Cocas Weddeliana— 3-inch. $20 per 100: 4-inch,

S.'lO ptT llJiJ.

Araucarias—iiOc. $1.00, $2.00 and up.
Ficus Elastica — From 2">c to $LOn and up.
Fine Specimen Plants of abo\'e in
larger sizes at low prices.
New Ageratum Princess Pauline— 2-incli

pnt^, ISc i-adl.

Spiraea Japonica--25c each.
Lilium Harrisii— 2.ic and .50c each.
Hydrangeas -r^lc. 75c and $1.00. each.

Special low prices on all kinds of Bedding Plants.

Terms Cash or satisfactory reference.

JOHN BADER,

Long Distance Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms. Orchids, Stove
and (jreenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca-
rias, Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Office. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle. N.Y.

Rfl nnn QMIIAY FromFlats, bymall, 50c. penoo;
JU,UUU OffllLMA «;4 per 1000. From2-in.pots,?i.5o
per ix.; ?ijt per ktoo. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, S2.25
per 100; 520 per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.

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Hure Bone Flour,
FOR FLORISTS' USE.

.\MM(>NI.\ :> per cent.

NITROGEN 4.15 "

BONE PHOSPH.'VTE.Do

Pure Dried Blood,

.. In per cent.
..13.22 ■■

NITROGEN.

Write for Prices.
We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD

THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO,

CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V.

Wpots ,

Vnil Will have missed
I lUU Klondike

t'J II \nu do not use economy
and make your own pots.
Cow manure pots can be
made to-day, fit for use to-
morrow. No expense. Es-
pecially recommended for
sending plants and growing
young stock. Greatest in-
vention of cheap pots.
Ever\ tiardt-ner needs a potting machine. Send

t; cents stamps for sample pot and price list.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ, Central Valley, N. Y.

$6.00

Per 100.

CAN N AS

strong Plants from 4-in. pots of the followine
varieties; .\uslria, Florence Vaughan, .Mine. Crozy,
Ctia-s HeTiderson. ..\lphonse Bouvier. Paul Marquant.
I..1 (.;r.inde Rosea, red foliage.

CALCEOLARIA, Showers of Gold, from 2-in.
pots. S3. 00 per 100.
EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa.

960

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAT 19, 1898.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Terrific Hail Storm.

Last Saturday at G:riO p. m. a hail
storm, tlie most severe ever seen in this
part of the country, destroyed all of
the greenhouses in Kansas City. They
were simply "Deweyizert," and instead
of the "Spanish" gone, the green-
houses are gone. "Heaven protect what
are left," for such a storm as we had
is beyond description. Also thousands
of lights througho\it the town were
broken. S.

A terrific hailstorm visited this city
on Saturday, May 14, about i'i:;'.o p. m.,
which caused great destruction to
everything in its path. All the green-
houses in the city and vicinity suffered
terribly from its destructive force.
The Humfeid Floral Co. lost no less
than twenty thousand square feet of
glass. Nearly all the other florists lost
in proportion to the size of their
place, and no correct estimate can be
given of the losses at this early date.

Besides from hail and broken glass,
the stock suffered much from the
heavy rain which fell immediately
after the hailstorm. Some of the flor-
ists say they will not rebuild.

The average size of the hailstones
was from eight to nine inches in cir-
cumference and some weighing sii, to
9 ounces. Trees, shrubs and spring
plants just out suffered much.

Slate roofs were broken and pieces
sent flying in all directions; skylights
varying from one-fourth to one-half
inch in thickness were broken like so
much single strength glass.

E. A. B.

HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO
MARKET.

The past week has been uneventful.
More flowers were on the market than
during the preceding week and the de-
mand was slightly improved, not :=uf-
ficient, however, to effect any advance in
prices. On the contrary price on some
things weakened considerably. Sweet
peas are plentiful, and price is on the
decline. "Old Red" paeonias are coming
in quite freely from southern ooinU?, and
while prices realized are below those of
former years they are selling- fairly well.

The call for choice Beauties has some-
what improved and strictly fine Brides,
Maids and Meteors bring a fair figure.
The warm weather, however, is making
its presence known in the constantly de-
creasing size of both rose and carnation
blooms.

In carnations, whites are not over-
abundant, the pinks plentiful and the leds
while in no very heavy supply as to quan-
tity are not wanted by the store trade.
They are worked off by the street ven-
der, otherwise 75 per cent of them would
find their way to the dump.

On the whole the volume of business is
ahead of a year ago, but the immense
amount of flowers to be handled makes
the condition seem bad.

Every indication points to an ;inusu.al-
ly large Decoration Day business. The
supply will probably be good, except on
white carnations.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

?71 Broadway, • - NEW YORK

GET THE BEST

Our Prices are Low, considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

.'-^etid ll» cents for samples of your wants

Per 100.

Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis
Bleue. ■J'j-inch pots $2, SO

Alternanthera, P. Major, .^urea
Nana, .\niahilis and Pittsburg
(rooted cuttings I l.W)

Alternanthera, as above, 2M-in.

pots 2.ai

Alyssum, T, Tliunib and Giant

dl>l, 'J '.--inch pots

Begonias, tine assortment, 3-inch

P'^ts

Begonias, \ ernon. 2^A-incli pots

Cannas, started, very strong, from

:i and t inch pots: .\lplionse

Bouvier. Chas. Henderson, and

Mnie. Cto7\ 3.50

Strong roots of above varieties,. .. 2..^0

Cash with order

( )rders amounting

2.50

4 00
3..=)0

Per 1000 11 Per 100.

Fuchsias, a tine assortment. 2J'i-

$20 00 " inch pots 2 .50

Geraniums, Bruant. Gen. Grant,

La Favorite, etc.. 3-incll pots 4.00

7. .50 German Ivy, 21^-inch pots 2.00

, Heliotrope, blue. 2'.4-inch pots... 2. .50
15.00 ■ ■• 4 ■• '■ . .. BOO

white, 2'4 ■• "... 3.00
20.00 Moon Vines ithe true Colonyc-

tionl. 2'2-inch pots 4.00

35,00 Rooted cuttni^ 2.50

30.00 Salvia, Nana Erecta. or Bonfire

{ver\ strong], 2i^-inch pots 2,. 50

Swainsona, .\lha and Rosea

( ver\ strong). 2'A-inch pots 4.00

30,00 I Cannas— Fine assortment of leading
20,00 I Prices on application,
from unknown customers or c. o. d.
to $5 and o\ er, f, o. b. New York City,

PerlOOO

20.00

35.00
15.00
20.00
.50.00
25.00

35.00
20,00

20.00

30 00
arieties.

Wm. L. S\V,\N, Prop.
1, C, CL.\RK. Supt

Seawanhaka Greenhouses,

p, o. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

|.AJ.j.j.f

The Harrisii Disease

can be prevented by immersing the bulbs
for ten hours in a half solution of

..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°°

This has been concltisiveh provtMi hy i.'\periments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also

kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Busf, and other insect pests without injury to the

plant, A trial of a 2o-cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable

insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular.

Kraft Plant Tonic Co., ^^Rockford, III.

100,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST
VARIETIES IN
CULTIVATION

Fine Pol Plants. $2.50 per 1 00 : $20 per 1 .000. Rooted

No Rust or Mildew.

Packed UIght and

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Cuttings, 75c per tOO; $6 per 1.000; $50 per 10.000

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed.

SEND FOR CIRCUUR. J.L.DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow |

DITCH BULBS!

For Next Fall Importation.

Ask for Copy of Catalogue.

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N.J.

Do You Need

Young- Bose Stock for 0

Flauting- Out of 3-in. Pots i

A dollar more on the hundred is nothing if \ ou get
better stock. Send .nU cent? or $I.(M( in stamps for
samples of what you want tu

ARECA LUTESCENS,

GEO. A. KUHL,

Mention Florists' Review.

PEKIN, ILL

LARGE HEALTHY
STOCK.

I'lants, In. pots. In. high. Each,

a ti ■ 21 to :e. very bushv. . . .|1.00

3 7 32 to 36, ■■ ... 1.50

■i 8 36 to 42. ■• .... 2.00

3 S 42 to 48. " .... 2.i)0

1 10 4 to 5 feet, " ... 5.00

.All ineasiirenients from top of pot.

JOSEPH HEACOCK. Wyncote. Pa. Philadelphia.

MAY 19. :.S98.

The Weekly Florists' Review.

961

•"nx^'iii^v • u-M imjr^

Bedding

iLU6

CC. poLLWoorn

E STILL HA\K A NICE LOT OF

BELLE SIEP.RECHT ROSES IN 2K-
INCH POTS WHICH WE WILL SELL
CHEAP, jt je J» ^ -J* J*

a

Plants

GERANIUMS, COLEUS, VINCAS, PANSIES,
VERBENAS, ASTERS, GRAVE MYRTLE,
ALTERNANTHERAS, ETC.

■SEND roR PRic58jro ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Correspondence

Solicited

JUSI ARRIVFO
IN FINE CONDinUN

CAHLEYA TRIANAE, C. LABIATA

Also Odontoglossum Crispum. Oncidium Vari-
cosum Rogersii and Dendrobium Wardianutti.

Lager & Hurrell, f:;^.^.".'' Summit, N.J.

SURPLUS STOCK of

Geraniums— Heteranthe. Xutt. Mrs. E. G. Hill.

lU'aute df Poitevine. Glorie de France. La Fa-

veirite. Bailey I Bright Pmlct. and many others.

.Ml hne. strong and healthv. in bud and bloom.

readv for marlcet and bedding, from 3-ln.pots.

$+.50' per 100. $10.00 per l.COO. From 2 to 2'A-m.

pots. fi.iO per 100. r^O.OO per 1.000.
Fetanias, Double Mi.Ned.3-in. pots, per 100. $4.50
Alterantheras, P. Major, A. Nana, 2^-in.

per IIKI 3.00

Dracaena Indivisa, 3-in. pots, per 100 ... . 5.00
Pever Pew i Little Gem ) 3-in. pots, per 100. 3.50

Salvia Splendens, 3in. pots, per 100 3. .50

Vinca Major Varie^ata, extra strong,

Iroin :i'j in. pots, per 100 3.00

Vinca Major, Rooted Cutting, strong, per

100 $1.00, per 1.000. ,S.00

ES^' Cash with order from unknown customers or

C. O. D. Orders of $5.00 or over.

E. HAI.I. & SON, CI.TSE, O.

PALMS

AN O

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

1708 N. Halsted St.

Chicago

H^ ^fe ^^ ^^ Manufacturers and Dealers

D A CvCOTTON SEAMLESS,
DHIIW BURLAPS, ETC.

SECO//D HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

CINCINNATI BAG CO.

Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0.

Do You Want to Save 10° o?

Let us figure INOVV on your list

of BLLBS for summer and fall delivery.

y Harrisii, Longiflorums,
n Roman Hyacinths, Etc.

... «.. i Latania Borbonica Seed, per lb., .50c.;
We Offer \ .i Ibs.. r2.25, delivered.
Special / .^reca Lutescens, lOO, 75c.; 1000. $rt.OO.
' delivered.

delivered

Address,

Established 1S7S.

H. H. BERGER & CO.,

220 Broadway,
New York.

i Princess of Wales Violet

•0«««

I

The Best Money-Maker Among Violets.
Strong 2 'j-inch pot grown plants, $5.00 per 100.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0.

3

^

n

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower .stalk indefinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Provi-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address Lultierflrmstrono,

3720 Olive Street. ST. LOUIS, MO.

^■

ss

Snrplas Stock of Hydrangfeas, Geraniums
and Colenses. H\tlrangea Kmpress Fuge-
nie. best pink market sort. line stock, coming in
bud. 6-inch pots at $35,00 per 100; 5-inch pots at
$30.00 per 100 ; 4-inch pots at $10 00 per 100.

Geraniums, good market sorts. $6.00 perlOO, 4-inch
pots. Coleus \'erschaffeltii, stock plants, $2.00
per 100.

EVENDEN BROTHERS, - Williamsport, Pa.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HEBBACEOUS BBBBNITIALS.

A specialty of Iris, Phlox. Pseonies. Pyrethrums,
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

Theleading ESTAtiLiSHED iss*.

New England Nurservman. READING, MASS.

If You ^ ^
Have Any Surplus

Stock to sell to the trade
advertise it in,-.

THE FLORISTS' REVIEW.

Always mention the FlOristS' Roview when writing advertisers.

962

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 19. 1S98.

TORONTO.

Some of the finest funeral designs
this city has seen were marie up last
week, the occasion lieing the funeral
of an eminent lawyer and memljer of
parliament. It is an ill wind that
blows no one any good, and it was a
fair wind for the design trade last
week.

I omitted to mention the May meet-
ing of the Horticultural Society in my
last week's notice. It was very well
attended, especially l)y the ladies. A
paper written by Mr. A. H. Ewing on
the "Flower Garden" was read by Mr.
Thos. Manton. It paid particular at-
tention to color combinations in
planting the garden. Mr. Manton also
gave ocular demonstration as to how
to fill a hanging basket, and did it in
his usual interesting style. Potting
shed facilities were wanting, but Tom
took off his coat to it. and made a first
class job.

The Public School Chrysanthemum
Show business was advanced a stage.
A very pleasant and interesting meet-
ing altogether.

Mr. F. G. Foster, of Hamilton, was
present, but was unfortunately unable
to speak through sickness. 1 am glad
to say. however, that a day or two
after he was able to converse freely,
and was around visiting the boys.

This has been an ideal Spring, and
everything is looking its loveliest now.
The bedding out season will begin
next week, and there is every proba-
bility that a much larger quantity of
plants than usual will be put out.
Prices are a little higher at present
than last year, and I believe if nobody
funks, they can be kept up and stocks
can be cleaned out. Don't funk. E.

"CONSISTENCY."

Philadelphia, Pa., May 14, 1S08.
G. L. Grant. Esq.. Editor Florists' Re-
view, :>:',» Caxton Bldg., Chicago. 111.
Dear Sir: — We yesterday received an
order for a ton of Jadoo Fibre to be
delivered to Mr. A. Blanc, 4.Sth and
Walnut Sts.. Philadelphia. When our
carter arrived with it at Mr. Blanc's
place his receipt was signed by Mr.
Blanc and the carter was instructed to
deliver the ton of Jadoo Fibre to
Messrs. liobert Craig & Son. V.nh and
Market Sts., Philadelphia. These are
the same gentlemen who could not
find any virtue in "Jadoo," and it was
too expensive for the grower to use,
"Consistency, thou art a jewel!"

See page 919, American Florist,
March 19, 1898.

You can use the above information
in any way you see fit. Yours truly,
THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

Azaleas, J£l[£S==
^M^^^^^ — Palms

SANDER, Bruges, Belgium.
A. DILIMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St.. New York.

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS

Make one of the fiuest pot plants for retail. sales that florists can handle. There Is still time to start them, if
it Is (lone at once. Hiilbs placed in sand or damp sphuf^num. and put on hot water pipes or in mild hot-!>ed,
will grow inimedlatfiy and l>e ready for sale within a month or less. Four separate cohus— white, pink, scar-
let aud yellow. In order to dispose of stocks reinainlng ou hand, and close out stock <pil<kly. we offer these
l)iill)s at a reduced price—

Only $2.50 Per Hundred.

These are nut second si/t-d biiU--. but lir'-t-'la^s stn.k m .-vi^ry rr-pect.

ORDER QUICKLY BEFORE STOCK IS EXHAUSTED!

\\> oiler tlif

FINEST GOLLECTION OF DAHLIAS

to be found in this country. ALL THE BEST CACTUS or DECORATIVE SORTS, LARGE
FLOWERING OR SHOW, SMALL FLOWERING OR POMPONE, and SINGLE.

Extra Choice Sorts at $6.00 Per Hundred, as follows:

Mrs. Georgf'Keed. IWacK PMnre, Nymphita, OratiK'*' Kin^. Hronze (Partus, Maid <<t Kent. Ml^^ Hurry. A. D. Li-
vonl, Ft'rn Leaf lif.iiity. Guiding Star. Prime Charming, Catherine, Crimson Ifeautv, Little I'rlnce, Miss
Roberts, Mrs L. c. Hassett, Paragon, Snow (Jneen, etc.. etc.

Newer and Choicer Varieties at $10.00 Per Hundred, as follows!

Wm. Agnew, Red anti Itlark. Tom Thumb, (iraiid Duke .\le.\ls, Miss Mav Loinas, A|iple IJlossoin. .snowdad.
Daybreak. Klegaiiia lW*:nity, Iii'onstant. '■!.■.

Also the Following Novelties at $15.00 Per Hundred, vizi

Chttord \V. P.rut..n. IrMe-.eut. lleury F. Mnli'll. Mrs. K. c. Monroe.

Also the Following Novelties in Single Dahlies, vizi

Titan and Curnine. $2.50 per dozen; I.litle Dorothy. Irene and Novelty. $4.00 per dozen.

Full description of Uicst- varletlfs. also t-omplcte lists that we have to offer will he luund in our large de-
si-riptive catalogue, which w ill be sent on application. If you have not received one, send for copy.

We also offer In

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Large Stocks of the Following Novelties, viz!

Frank Hardy. Mrs.O. P. Ilassntt lyellow Mrs. Ileuty llobinsoni, Pres. Graham i.\ellow Mrs. .b^roniH jciiesi ■
1 he Vfllow KpIIow. Mr-^, II. \Veeks-$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Pennsylvania. $5.00 per
doz.; $35.00 per 100. Also Mis. C ll, I'.ii. .> at ^3W per do/ , Wm, H. I'hadu l.k at ^*im per doz.

Also an extra choice selection of the best standard and extra choice varieties
at $3.00, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100, according to varieties.

Fur complete list of chrysanthemums. &ee ^^tlolesale li^it and descrl|itlvf ratalogue.

If yon want

GYCAS OR BAY TREES

\ nil' for [irices.

LARGE STOCK! HIGH EST QUALITY ! LOW PRICES!

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, NEW YORK.

5,000 EE!r Clematis

Holland grown. No reasonable ottor refused.
Write for prices or make a cash offer.

In the best

Leading

Varieties:::

Lily of tlie Valley and all Spriug*
?r^ Bulbs ou hand now.

Write for Prices to.,

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City. N.J.

-?£^^fe. Clucas &

*\ Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BULBS

AND PLANTS

501-503 W. rath Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 I.Sth St.

ir YOU—

Have Any Surplus Stock

to sell to tlif triidf,
ailvertisL- It ill the

Florists' Review.

Clematis Paniculata, ;«",''' p '"

Jli.lX) per lUO.

Violets

ess of Wales, $3.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums — Pennsylvania and other
(aiicy and conimercial varieties.
For prices, address

C. BISELE,

nth and Jefferson Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality, 75c per bale, li
bales $6.00 Grown and packed by

M. r. LYONS, ■ Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on car lots.

^ -^ ^ t^ Always mention the Flofists' RcvicW when writing advertiscrs.v*t ^ ^

MAY 19, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists' Review,

963

WWWVWWWWWi

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

From 2 ' -inch Pots

H. W. Rieman $3.00 per 100

Modesto 3.00 "

Yanoma (best late white) 3.00 "

Australian Gold 10.00 "

I lit' ahoM- in c|uaiitit> .

We will send 500 Best Standard Chrysanthe-
mums in 50 varieties, in distinct self colors,
for $12.50

We also offer 500 Chrysanthemums from the
latest and best new varieties of J897, Amer-
ican and English, for $20.00

1,000 Best Varieties of Chrysanthemums, new

and old, our selection, per 1000 $20.00

We still have Solar
Queen and other
new varieties of
the present year's
introductions, 12
for $3.00

12 Finest English
Pompons, per
100 $4.00

We still have magnificent rooted cuttings
of those most popular varieties, FLORA
HILL and JUBILEE. Clean and free from
rust. You should have a good stock of
these two indispensable sorts.

Jubilee $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000

Flora Hill 4.00 per 100; 30.00 per 1000

Alaska $1.50 per 100

Helen Keller 1.50 "

Bridesmaid 1.50 "

REFER TO THIS AD.
ORDERING.

Pingree

McBurney

Victor

3.00
4.00
3.50

WHEN

ROSES

E. G. Hill
&Co.

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

2' -inch Pots.

C. Soupert, Mosella and Pink Soupert. . $3.00 per 100

Bride, Bridesmaid 2.50 "

Kaiserin Victoria, 3-inch pots 6.00 "

2-inch " 4.00 "

Comtesse la Barthe, 2'2-inch pots 2.50 "

1,000 Tea and Hybrid Tea, our selec-
tion $22.00 per 1000

Splendid varieties of Hybrid Perpetuals,

10 varieties 4.00 per 100

Aglaia (Yellow Rambler), 2'i-inch

pots 3.00 per 100

Thalia (White Rambler), 2 '.-inch

pots 3.00 per 100

USEFUL
STOCK

BOSTON FERN,stockup
now, and grow into fine
plants for next fall.
2/2-inch pots, fine and

strong $6.00 per 100

DRACAENA TERMINALIS, 2'.:-in.

pots 8.00 per 100

FRENCH LANTANAS, 2"^-in. pots,

in fine varieties 3.00 per 100

SALVIA, The President. A fine dwarf

early flowering variety 4.00 per 100

SMILAX, 2-inch 2.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and CO-

MORENSIS, 3-inch pots 6.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2-in. pots, 4.00 per JOO
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERH, 2-inch

pots 5.00 per 100

12 Magnificent high colored Caladiums, $2.00
12 Older Sorts, good colored, $1.00
Begonia Louise Closson, per dozen, $1.00
Swainsona, White and Pink, $3.00 per 100

\mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi

964

The Weekly Florists' Review^

MAY 19, 1S9S.

NEW HAVEN, CONN.

Fhishert with the season's success,
Smith T. Bradley is adding a house,
70x20, for carnations, and overflowing
with patriotism, has planted in the
center of his place a oO-foot flagstaff
from which "Old Glory" will wave
continually in striking contrast to Ti-
dal Wave, which once flourished here,
but has now floated away forever. A
new wagon blossomed at Easter and
added eclat to that festive season. It
is a beauty and drawn by a fiery steed
creates much attraction.

Spring, gentle spring, is upon us,
-and after our usual dose of sarsapa-
rilla, with what pleasure we survey
Nature as she bursts upon us in foli-
age and blossom, especially the de-
lightful Magnolia soulangeana and
conspicua, the fiery Pyrus japonica,
Forsythia viridissima and suspensa,
the numerous varieties of spiraea and
other flowering shrubs, the cultivation
of which we are glad to observe is on
the increase,

Mr. J. K. Hubinger (J. Doughty,
gardener) is adding a handsome con-
servatory. Hitchings has the contract
and also for many other similar struc-
tures, so that whilst the business is
not so brisk as we would like to see It
at this season, there are those who do
not fear damage of broken glass by
the shot of the enemy.

Mr. Doughty has among the many
well grown plants some pretty speci-
mens of fuchsia Mrs. Marshall. A few
such trained in various sliapes are
ever acceptable in a greenhouse. There
are also some lovely forms in the
newer kinds of Rex begonias.

W. M.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Business the past week has been
flat, stale and unprofitable. The long
delayed glut is on hand. Flower pat-
rons are now more interested in war
news than flowers. In carnations
white seems to be scarce; other varie-
ties plentiful.

There are some exceptionally fine
hydrangeas in town, but as yet no one
seems inclined to buy them. How-
ever, they will keep till Decoration
Day, when we anticipate everything
will go. Planting carnations in the
field is about over and everyone pray-
ing for rain. The repotting, final
handling and spreading out of spring
stock is about finished, the decks are
cleared for action and now all hands
will receive orders to bombard every
vase, hanging basket and box that
comes within range. If high grade $1 a
basket ammunition will not answer,
then the 3.">-cent torepdo will certainly
blow the order in. Whether the war
has any effect on business or not is
as yet a mere matter of opinion, but
there is not a florist in this bailiwick
but who predicts for himself the larg-
est spring trade he ever experienced.
GEO. F. CRABB.

Please mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

If Intelligently Ised

in accordance with our instructions, JADOO
FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID will do all we
claim for them. We state this ..* others con-
firm our statements.
Send for our new printed matter.

The American Jadoo Co.,

817 Fairmount Avenue, PHILADELPHIA.

Kraft's Plant Tonic... 99°o

iSlLLS ^"'*' "^"'^ ^"^ ^"^ °^^" '"*"' "*"**■

|l ■ il as wfll as imp.irtine; hi.',iiit\ iniil \i^;Mr t.> Ihe plant

Will Kill the Mite that causes the Harrisii Disease

A trial of a 25-cent bottle will convince you that a really
remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular.

Kraft Plant Tonic Co.

Rockford, III.

Rooted Cuttings ^L FI IfH^I A^

GERANIUMS. I U Vyl I»3l/m»3«

Our selection fm
eties, newest and Ik

n si-t (i( twt'ntv choice vari-
-{.$2 per IIHI; $!"> per 1000.

GObEUS.

Our selection from set of ten fiest bedding and
fancy varieties. 90 cents per 100; $rt per 1,000.

Cost a few cents more than some others, but we
send you no weak or unrooted cuttings. Cash
with order. If you want special varieties write.

A few Pansies, best strain, tiO cents per 100.

ALEX McBRIDE, Alplaus, N. Y.

BUY...

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Review (always mentioning the pa-
per) and thus increase the earning
power of yiivir Certificate.

We must unload to make room for our Roses
for Cuttings. For ten days we will sell —

2-incfi 100, $2.00; 500, $il.00 ; 1.000, $17.00

4-incli 100, S.OU; 500. Sri.OO: 1.000, 65.00

Nearly all in bud. Earliest varieties are in bloom.

FISHER &SON,

GALION, O.

FLORISTS' STOCK

OF BEDDING

PLANTS.

Altcrnantheras, Coleus, Geraniums, Fansies,
Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc.
\\'rite for prices. Florists are invited to look o\'er
niir stociv when in Milwaukee

ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS,
1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAIKEE, Wis.

Mention Florists' fleview when writing advertisers.

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GREENHOUSE BUILDING,

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MAY 19. IS'JS

The Weekly Florists' Review.

965

DREER'S special Offer of.»

pTf3

Seasonable Plants

30,000 Ampclopsis Veilchii ?„;;;.r,l.SiJ"i;.,°i™''fen'S:

1^ til ■_•! iniln-^ liisli. $11 (III |i,T llKl. j.'iU.lXI per 1000.

D.-JU,^^!,;-. C ^\J^r^ C\r^-,^r One of the hest liard V pereniuals. E\-
KUdbeCKia LxOlaen LrlOW cellem as a sho» plam lor the border.

■did iinaluahlc lur tutliiig tliruugh the summer and tall. Strong, 2!<-ln.

pots. Mc per doz.; $1.1.10 per 100.

'P4^--U1« X^^4-^^»~.:'xr^ Our unrivaled strain. .\ hne lot in 3-ln. pots, mixed
UOUDle t^etUniaS unnamed varieties, $5.00 penOO.

P\«-. .--./^^ -. T*-»/4;-it;c-» .\ fine lot of 5-in. pots. .\ goodsize for medium sized
L-TaCaena inaiVlSa vases, baskets, etc., $i.M per doz.; $25.00 per lUO.

vases, baskets, window
, pots, 12 inches high. $3.50 perdoz.:
$2i.lKI per 100. .5-in. pots. 15 inches high, $1.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.

pv ^ _ /^^J«/»ff*'^»-»,^ The most striking foliage plant introduced

LyraCaena VJOUbeiliana in many years. It rivals the .Aspidistra and

Rubber as a house plant. Strong plants from 45^-in. pots, $3.00 each:

flu IK) per do/.

Pii?nt?<^ T £>tY^riint>i The best hardy plant offered this season. .\ great
UCUlZla. 1-cmOincl improvement on D. Gracilis, which it will soon su-
percede, both as a plant for tlie garden and for forcing. 3-in. pots, $2.00
perdoz.; $15.00 per 100.

ff A distinct and
useful pot or

T^--^ .-..» A«-. T2*^^^'^*^t-i .'\notlier useful variety for va

Jjracaena Druami boxes, etc.. 4-in. pots,' 12 mch

New Dwarf Bedding Geranium "Mars'

111 pots. Jl IKI per do/,; $s 01) per 100.

UTT:— -.^t,-.^;-. 1-ii^t-, /^^Jot-il--. It is seldom that we are in a position to

IVllCrOlepia rlirta ^riStaia otter this valuaWe lem in quantity at

h.'w ]irKes We consiiier tills as useful as the Nephrolepis for growing

into specimens. It is ol rapid growth and a good liardv house plant.

$1.00 per doz.; $?.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 for good 2J{-in. pot plants.

CyCaS ReVoIuta PaT'iV '""'- a, fine lot weighing from 4 to Wlbs..

]iriirs t.ii largrr quantities.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Ghestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA,

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2,000 Helen Keller $1.00 per lOU

3,000 .X urea Nana 1.00

1,000 Lvcopodium Dent 1.00

1,000 Geraniums, named. 2'/i -in 2.00

2,000 ■■ mixed, 3-in 3.00

3,000 " named, 4-in -5.00

1.000 Salvia Clara Bedman. 4-in 3.00

10 000 .Asters. Perfection. White. Pink. Blue and
Scarlet, liOc per 100; $l.ai per 1000. Extra strong
plants. Also 2,000 Asters, Snowball.

1,IX)0 Fuchsias, 3-in., mixed, $2.50 per 100.

The Morris Floral Go.

MORRIS, ILL.

Fuchsias, Black Prince and Purple Dean,
Calceolaria Rugosa, Heliotrope, all in bud
and bloom, from 4-in. pots. Jfilll prr li»i English
Ivy, 3 to 4 feet high. $7.00 per liM Double Pet-
unia, 2-in. puts $2.00 per 11)0, Cobaea Scan-
dens, 3 It, vines. $4.00 per 100. .50c per do/. Alter-
nanthera P. .Maior and .Aiirea Nana. $"J.t,0 per
liX), $15.1X1 per 1.000. Dwarf Alyssum, Gem. $1.50
per 100. 2-in. pots. Dracaena Indivisa, trans-
planted in flats. $1..50 per li«i. Asters, seedlings.
earl\ ;uid late sorts. 5iic a 100 $f,iNi ,, i.iHjo. Chrys-
anthemums, fine assortin t. K Cufgs, $1.25 100.
E. FRYER. Berriman St. & NewLots Av BrooHyn. N.Y.

BARGAINS IN PLANTS ^°1ash.

French Cannas, Crozy. Q. Ciiarlotte, Per I()0

Florence Vaughan. tine plants, - - - - $4.0n
Geramums, Double Grant. 2J^-iD. pots. - 2.00

Salvias. Clara Bedman, '^J-^-ln.pois, - - - '2.00
COLEUS, 5 varieties, fine, 2h; " - - - 'i.oo
Begonia Vernon, fine, 2s *' - - - 2.00

Mountain ov snow Gbi:anium. 'i><-in. pots 3.00
Onl.T at onre ami ^'et go..,i stock.

NICHOLAS AMOS, CRESTLINE, O.

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JIAY 19. IS'JS.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American ladoo Co..!tli4

Amling, E. C VM

Amos. N ««•"'

Armstrong. Luther., Wil

Bader, I «5»

Baker, W. .1 «^h

Baldwin. A. J. ...«53-y5li

Banning, F.........,i;51

Bassett & \\ ashhurn.H.M
Baversdorfer, H. &

Co 9S8

Berger, H. H. & C0.9B1

BlaiK&Co St51-!l.iH

Bobbink, L. C 9hO

Boerner, Fred 959

Budlong, I. A ...HM

Burpee. \V. Atlee it

Co STO

Chicago Wrecking

Co 9^1

Cincinnati Bag HKl

Clearv & Co S5B

Clucas & Bodding-

tonCo 963

Cottage Gardens ....9.in

Crabh & Hunter 9.5b

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv •• 96S

Dillon, J, L 9M

Dimmock. A 9B2

Donagluie, A 9.5:i

Dorner, F, St Sons

Co 9S5

Dreer, H A 951-9Hr.

Eisele, C 9M

Elliott. W. H U.=i7

Ellis & Pollworth ...9ijl

Elt^holt/. H 9.W

Ernest. \V. H 9tl,s

Esler. John G. Secy ,9(i7
Evenden Bros. .-959-!«)l

Fisher & Son 96+

Frver.E 965

Gibbons. H, \V 96S

(ircene & Underbill .952
Hall & .Son ....961

Hancock. Geo, &Son 955

Heacock. Jos 960

Herr. Albert M 955

Herr. D. K 9.57

Herrington. A 9.i5

Hews, A, H. & Co... 966
Hill.E. G, & Co .952-963
Hillsdale Floral Co.. H5X

Hitchings & Co

H64-966-96S

Hoiton& HunkelCo.954

Hunt, E, H 957

jewett, Z. K. & Co. .957

Kasting, W. F 956

Kelsev, H. P 957

Kellogg- iMackay-

Cameroil Co 96S

Kennicott Bros. Co.. 955
Kraft Plant Tonic

960-964

Kroeschell Bros. Co.96S

Kuehn, C. A 952

Kuhl, Geo. A 960

Lager & Hurrell ....961

Lengenfelder, C 957

Locfcland Lumber

Co 950

Long D. B 958

Lord& Burnham Co. 968
Louisville Tob. Co.. 968

Lynch, \V. E 954

Lvons. M.I 962

McBride, Alex 964

McDonald Bros 967

MacMicliacl, H 955

Manning J. W 961

Michel, E. H 9.54

Middlemass, A 964

Model Plant Stake Co,

959

Moninger, J, C, Co, ,967

Moon,S, C 9.58

Moon Co., W. H 9,51

.Morris Floral Co 965

Nan? & Neuner 955

Nafl Florists' Board

of Trade 960

Peacock, VV. P 957

Pennock,S, S 9.56

Peterson, J. A 9til

Pierce. Butler &

Pierce 968

Picrson.F, R.Co 962

Prince. A. G. & Co. 9.54
Quaker City Machine

Works 966

Randall. A. L 954

Kayner. Chas 954

Kaynolds. j. D 9,50

ReedJS Keller 9.57

Reed Glass Co 968

Regan Pfg House. ..957

Keid. Edw 9.56

Relllherg Bros 954

Rice. M. & Co 9.56

Rogers Park Floral

Co 959

K(,sbach. A. & G..,.929

RoseMfg. Co 968

Sander & Co 962

Saunders. R 9''1

Schmitz. F. W. 0....962

Scollay, J. A 966

Seawanhaka

Greenhouses 9t)0

Siebrecht & Son 9.59

Smith. N. & Son 9.57

Smith. W. C 956

Stetfens. E 966

Stumpp & Walter

Co 958

Thomson, .\nderson

& Kennedy 968

Vaughan, McKellar

& Winterson 951

Vesey. W, J.. Sec'y ..955
Vincent, Jr,,R.& Son. 953

Wabash Rv 965

Walker Fert. Co 859

Weathered's Son 967

Weber &Sons 952

Williams & SonsCo.958
Williams & Critten-
den 952

Winter, S,B 954

Wlttbold.Geo 961

Wors, C, W 954

Young. John Welsh .9.56

HARTFORD, CONN.

Our friend Coombs has a touch of
war scare and has dispelled, for the
present anyhow, the plans he had on
the board to make considerable addi-
tions to his fine plant. Don't be un-
necessarily alarmed. Brother John,
but let the good work proceed and
make use of those healthy violet run-
ners the writer saw at time of his
visit.

Geo. S. Osborn intends experiment-
ing with carnation Jubilee inside dur-
ing the summer. He has a grand lot
of Bradt, Daybreak. Scott, Triumph
and Flora Hill, and is going to try to
solve the problem of getting in crops
when other growers are off. A handy
palm house, 50x20 feet, has recently
been added, heated with hot water
(Hitchings). W. M.

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74 and 70 Myrtle Av., Brooklyn, and 231 Water St.. New York.

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purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

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Vol. I.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 26, 1898.

No. 26.

EUPHORBIA COROLLATA.

This flowering spurge is found wild
along the railroad banks and in" dry
open fields throughout Illinois and
undoubtedly elsewhere. It is the only
one of the six representatives of the

It might be termed an all-summer
bloomer, especially if some of a plant-
ing be somewhat retarded by being
placed in a partially shaded situation.
Its flower stems rise about two and
one-half feet. These generally send
out at the top fine wiry branches, each

Euphorbia Corollata.

family indigenous to Cook County
that is worthy of cultivation. When
brought into the garden and given
but ordinary cultivation it furnishes
one of the most useful cut flowers we
have, as its staying qualities are ex-
cellent.

of which again branches into three or
more smaller stems, that once more
send out dividing branches, each of
which bears panicles of very small
white flowers. The top whorl of one
main stem must contain somewhere
near 280 of these small white flowers,

all held nearly clear of each other. At
the base of these dividing stems are
placed small light green leaves, which
with the gi'een furnished b.. the wiry
stems, produce all of that color need-
ed in decoration. Side branches, all
divided, and panicled as above de-
scribed, start from the main stem at
intervals from the bottom up.

This flower can take the place of
Stevia. It is perfectly hardy and not
at all particular as to soil.

BELLEROPHON.

VIOLET NOTES.

Our notes of late have been some-
what like our weather, "very uncer-
tain." After numerous delays we
have at last succeeded in "dodging the
drops" and have put out part of our
stock. It is very difficult to get them
out properly, as it rains so much the
ground is not in a flt condition to
work, and in three or four hours, the
heavy winds which accompany the
clear weather make it too dry on the
surface. However, we are pushing
matters at every opportunity now and
hope to have finished the work in a
few days.

Then we shall commence to run the
hand cultivator at once. Do not de-
lay this, as the weed seeds start very
rapidly, and if neglected for only a
short time, will be too well established
to be entirely destroyed by the cultiva-
tor, and the consequence is hand work
must be done which is both tedious
and expensive. Extra care must be
used at first in running the cultivator
that the plants are not disturbed in
any way, until they get established
with a firm hold on the soil; when
established you may run quite close.

Our notes will probably be irregular
for some time to come, as the principal
thing for the violet grower should now
be for weeks to come to thoroughly cul-
tivate them and commence and go over
the patch again, then examine it, and
again grasp the cultivator and proceed

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MAT 26, 189S.

to "do it" again, and to keep at this
with very little interruption through
the whole season. A few days' care-
lessness and inattention at any time
will allow them to get such a start
that you can hardly catch up again
during the season, and besides does
much harm.

In reference to the stock for experi-
ment, which we mentioned ai our last

notes, it is really amusing to see the
difference in the prices, and what con-
stitutes "rooted runners" with differ-
ent growers. I am not sure but that a
conference of violet growers would be
of value if they would agree on some
of these things, so that one would real-
ly know what they were going to get
when ordering by mail. R. B. S.

FIELDWORK TOPPING.

If we would allow our plants to grow
at will in the field, the result in the
case of free blooming varieties would
in a short time be a stem and flower,
without showing much tendency to
branch and lay the foundation for a
bushy, branching plant. It would do
this, too, after the first flower is de-
veloped, but to let it bloom would re-
tard the development of the plant to
the desired form and size for work
when housed again in the fall.

The detached cutting is a part of a
matured plant, ready to bloom, and
this tendency to bloom, interrupted by
the process of rooting and the forma-
tion of a new plant, is again evident
as soon as the new plant is able to
perform the function of assimilating
food; in other words, when in a grow-
ing condition. This process of grow-
ing to size is very much retarded when
the young plant is allowed to bloom.
It is a check to its growth. All the
strength it possesses and all the food
it is able to absorb from the soil is
used and centered in the effort to pro-
duce and mature that flower, and all
other growth, the branching out to a
larger plant, is stopped, until that ef-
fort of maturing the bloom and ripen-
ing the seed are accomplished.

This is common with all free and
continuous blooming varieties. True,
there is not much seed developed in
double flowers on account of their im-
perfection regarding the sexual or-
gans, but the tendency to develop the
blooms is the same, and insects,, the
agents which affect fertilization, are
profuse during their summer growth.

We have two objects in topping the
plants. The first is to prevent the
young plants from blooming, thereby
spending their strength in an unde-
sired direction, and second, to give the
plants the desired form. These two
objects are so closely linked together
that if one is observed, the other will
not be missed. The whole object is to
grow good plants for winter blooming.

The process of topping the plants is
a very simple operation, and should
not be neglected, for any cutting away
afterwards that may be necessary is

useless. When the young plants have
grown to about five inches high, they
should be topped, by removing the
heart of the plant, stopping its up-
ward growth, and forcing it to branrh.
We are often compelled to top it lower,
when a flower stem appears below, for
a flower stem should be removed as
near as can be determined at its base.
When only a part is removed, the re-
maining part will break forth and
form other buds, and thus the object
of forcing the plant to branch is lost.

When the young shoots, two. three,
or more, depending on the strength of
the plant, have gi-own to about four
inches, they should be topped again in
the same manner. After this, when
the plant is not checked in its growth
by some cause or other, the branches
will at least be doubled after the sec-
ond topping, and from now on the
growth will be more uneven; the sign
of maturity, the tendency to bloom,
becomes more apparent. While some
shoots seem apparently inactive, oth-
ers push on to bloom, and our atten-
tion is only called to these; to top
them whenever they appear, to give
the plant a nicely rounded form, and
force it to save its strength for fTio
ordeal of being transferred to the
house, and its subsequent blooming.
With a judicious topping during its
field growth, we force the plant to
grow and lay the foundation for its
winter work.

Do not neglect your other work;
keep the cultivator going; have the
ground in shape for any protracted pe-
riod of dry weather. On a careful
summer culture depends the success of
the plants during the winter. If stem
rot appears, remove the plants at once
and destroy them. I would recom-
mend the same in the case of rust.
If the plant cannot be spared, cut
away the affected part, and prevent
the spreading of the spores to the ad-
jacent plants. With spot it only needs
the pinching of the affected leaves. If
these diseases are given attention in
the start, a few hours' work in time
will save days of labor afterwards.

FRED DORNER.

TRY AN ADV. in the Review if you
have any surplus stock to sell to the
trade.

PLANTS FOR SUMMER FLOWERS.

This was the subject for discussion
at the meeting of the Chicago Florists'
Club last Friday evening. When lead-
ing retail florists, such as Messrs. C.
A. Samuelson and P. J. Hauswirth.
were asked what varieties of summer-
grown flowers were most salable, they
responded very discouragingly, stating
that nowadays there was very little
call for any kind of flowers during the
summer months aside from what could
be used in an occasional funeral order.
Mr. Hauswirth suggested as the most
useful flowers white and lavender as-
ters and gladioli of light shades, and
Mr. Samuelson agreed with him that
these would be most .apt to bring
money to the grower.

Speaking for the wholesalers, Mr.
McKellar stated that asters, campan-
ulas, cosmos and coreopsis sold fairly
well in their season. In regard to cam-
panulas Mr. G. Swenson stated that he
had been quite successful with them
and that they had been tairlv profit-
able. He sows the seed in June and
grows the plants outside all summer.
They are then carried through the
winter with simply a covering of
slough grass. He grows the pink and
white single sorts, which sell very well
at .3.5 cents per hunch.

Mr. C. J. Stromback thought that tu-
berous begonias and gloxinias shouM
be profitable summer pot plants for the
florist to grow, and that they could be
handled in a shaded frame better than
in a greenhouse.

Mr. G. Stollery told of his attempts
to grow sweet peas, which had met
with failure on account of the plants
being attacked by club root. V.'ith him
they generally died out in June. An-
other grower suggested lime in th:;
soil as a remedy. Mr. Stollery had
also had considerable trouble with the
McGowan carnation being affected
with club root in summer. He ex-
plained that cabbage and celery had
been grown for many years on the
ground he now occupies, and he
thought that the club root might be
due to the germs in the soil from the
old cabbage crops. Mr. Stollery is also
bunting for a means of eradicating
grasshoppers. He says that of late
years they have done very great dam-
age in his vicinity. Last summer they
ate up 1,nOO carnations in the field for
him. A flock of chickens or turkeys
was suggested as a remedy.

Mr. Oscar Kreitling, a retailer, sug-
gested an increase in the number of
light colored gladioli.

Mr. J. T. Anthony thought that
white carnations were as good a sum-
mer crop as could be grown, and that
Wm. Scott was also a good variety tor
the purpose. He made it a practice to
grow quite a number of pot plants of
carnations for spring sales .xnd the left
over ones were planted out for sum-
mer flowers. These plants were prop-
agated in October and were kept in a
pot not exceeding .'! inches in size till
February or March. They were then
shifted to a 4-inch pot and sold. He
found that when some were left over

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they paid very well In furnishing sum-
mer flowers. He stated that the late
Mr. N. Singler often said that l:e made
more money out of carnations grown
outside for summer flowers than from
those grown under glass in v.iuter. The
way he handled the plants they be-
gan blooming by June 1st; by August
all the other growers would have out-
side flowers, but in the meantime ho
was the only one who could furnish
them, and he therefore reaped a har-
vest.

Referring to sweet peas under glass,
he had cut flowers as early as .Tan. 22.
and said it was very easy to get them
in good bloom by Feb. 1. He had had
3(X) or 400 in pots, and these were the
earliest. Some planted in a raised
bench, where violets had been grown,

string and were about two feet tall.
They were planted in rather poor soil.
Referring to asters, he had found
them very profltable when not affected
with disease. At his city establishment
he had lost four-fifths by disease, but
when at Bowmanville he had had very
good success on a piece of apparently
very poor ground, while plants put out
at the same time in a good, rich piece
of ground were practically all lost
through disease.

ZINNIAS.

I Knini advaiu (■ sheets of the Florists' Manual, by
William .Scott. |

The annual zinnias are the only ones
in which the florist is Interested. With

tilled piece of ground and will then
stand our hot, and often dry, sum-
mers better than most of our summer
flowering plants.

While the zinnia well deserves a
place in the flower garden, it is the
most unpopular of all flowers for even
the cheapest sort of a bouquet. The
poorest purchaser does not want them
at any price. We have noticed this so
often that we never cut them, however
short of cheap flowers we may be.
This proves that there is an uncon-
scious taste for the artistic, even
among the most lowly. The zinnia is
so absolutely regular in form, stiff and
formal, one flower being exactly like
another, that the eye rebels against
it. In a bunch of roses, carnations, or
almost any other flower, no two are

Zinnias.

but which had been thrown out on ac-
count of club root, had bloomed by
Feb. 1, while others planted in a solid
border in November had not bloomed
until May. His experience had taught
him that the sweet pea should be
planted in October and then left out-
side way into November after hard
frosts had come and the wood was
thoroughly ripened. If planted inside
the plants make a soft growth and
bloom late. The soil should be rather
poor to produce the best results, and
the temperature about 4.5 degrees. He
had tried the sweet pea as an Easter
plant and it had been very satisfac-
tory. He had sold some good pot
I)lants at Easter at $1.M each. These
plants were in 5 and fi-inch pots and
the peas were trained with stakes and

selection and culture, they are now
among the handsomest of our annuals
for the border, and in certain places
a whole bed of them, in many shades,
is very striking.

They are very easy to grow and need
only the ordinary treatment given
many other annuals, except that no
frost must ever touch them while in a
cold-frame. Sow from the middle to
the end of March, and when an inch
high transplant into flats two inches
apart. By the middle of April a cold-
frame is the right place for them.
Plant in beds or borders after there is
no danger of frost.

They are strong, rampant growers,
and should have plenty of room:
eighteen inches to two feet apart is
close enough. They should have a well

precisely alike, but the zinnias look as
though they all came out of one
mould. Then again, the stem is so
rigid that while it is all right on the
plant, it detracts from the flower when
cut.

Grow zinnias to make your border
gay, but don't offer the cut flowers to
your customers. We raise quantities
every year and sell the young plants
from the flats at 25 cents per dozen.

THE USE OF FRAMES OVER
HARDY PLANTS.

The recent heavy and continued de-
mand for funeral designs here in our
town caused a decided run on white
flowers. Some firms were at times un-
able to procure enough flowers on

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short notice for all their customere,
and frequently had to decline late or-
ders. It may not happen very often
that such conditions occur, but ai'e
we not often apt to neglect available
opportunities to prepare for such
emergencies, especially in the spring,
when so much work is on hand, in-
side or outside, and minor items are
lost sight of? If we have a patch of
evergreen candytuft planted out any-
where in the garden and would set a
sash frame over it, banking up the
sides if this be thought advisable,
about March 1st, or, in fact, at any
time before they are ready to bloom,
we get the flowers out weeks ahead of
the regular outdoor crop, and the
snow'-white flowers are a great help,
not only when there is a genei'al
scarcity, but they are useful at all
times. When fairly out, the sash may
be removed entirely and then the bed
will last in a perfect state for many
weeks. The flowers need not be cut
all at once, or as soon as well devel-
oped; they are Just as good four
weeks later if left on the plants.

An advantage, which must not be
underestimated, is that this same bed,
without replanting, is good for ten or
fifteen years, perhaps longer if well
taken care of. After flowering, the
bed should be gone over, shearing the
plants back severely and evenly, and
to encourage vigorous growth for the
coming year's flowering, a top dress-
ing of rich compost will be of great
benefit. The ordinary evergreen spe-
cies, Iberis sempervirens, is the earli-
est, blooming outdoors and unprotect-
ed in May with us, but we can have it
in flower early, or under adverse con-
ditions, by the middle of April under
this simple protecting treatment. The
broader leaved and more compact
growing I. correaefolia is considerably
later, but its flowers are broader,
larger and more flattened. It is very
useful for working up in designs in its
time, but requires some artificial heat
10 bring it out early.

Another plant which will submit ad-
mirably to the frame treatment and be
in" full bloom even sooner than the
candytuft, is the white Arabis alpina.
The flower heads are rather larger
than those of the iberis, but more
loosely arranged. Its lasting qualities
are good, and we consider it very serv-
iceable material for design work. It
requires replanting every third or
fourth year, but is a very free bloom-
ing plant, desirable for all purposes,
and does invariably well in all locali-
ties and in all soils, poor or rich, sand
or clay. Protecting frames, set over
a bed of hardy plants in early spring,
are recommended for bringing out the
flowers a few weeks ahead of their
regular time. The fringed June pinks,
for instance, can be advanced without
difHculty for Decoration Day, also
some of the early aquilegias, cam-
panulas and other things suitable for
cutting, which, under ordinary cir-
cumstances, would not begin to bloom
until the middle of June.

I am quite sure that the average
florist, who, being situated in a me-
dium sized town or city, dependent
largely on what he can grow on his
own place, can in this manner pro-
vide an ample supply of desirable
flowers for Decoration Day, while
without the use of the frames it would
be difllcult and perhaps very expen-
sive for him to obtain sufficient stock
to satisfy all his customers.

J. B. K.

PLACE OF A TOPEKA FLORIST.

The engraving shows the establish-
ment of Mr. James Hayes, Topeka.
Kansas, the leading florist in Topeka,
a city of fine, broad streets, and it is
one of the neatest, most substantial
and best arranged places the writer
ever saw.

The rose house is three-quarter span,
20x125 feet, running east and west.
The north wall is S feet high and the
south wall i feet high, built of stone, a
most substantial piece of work. The
palm house is between the shed and
rose house and is 20x24 feet. The
plant houses are 18x75 feet, running
north and south (three of them). The
entire ground occupied by these three
houses w-as excavated to a depth of
4 feet, and a solid stone wall built all
around the outside to 18 inches above
ground, on which rest the gutteis.
and the center walls are also of stone:
in fact, it would be impossible to have
houses more substantially built. The
boiler pit and potting shed are well
built and very convenient. The stable
is also on stone foundations, with good
cellar underneath, and contains twj
good horses, two Jersey cows, room for
one buggy, one phaeton, one delivery
wagon, and one light cart for deliver-
ing in muddy weather. Everything is
housed and kept in good repair. H.s
son, a young man going to college, is a
great pigeon fancier, and has some
very fine and rare birds.

The residence is the second one built
by Mr. Hayes, the first one having been
burned to the ground some three
years ago one very cold night, but very
fortunately was insured for $2,000. The
present one was built at a cost of over
$3,000, and from the cellar to the attic
is most substantially built, containing
nine rooms and a bath room. The
residence and greenhouses stand on
four acres of ground, with not a dollar
of incumbrance on the whole place.
Mr. Hayes was until some ten years
ago a private gardener, receiving his
training in some of the best places in
Great Britain, coming to this country
some twenty years ago.

Everything done by Mr. Hayes in his
compact little place is done well. No
nook or corner is wasted; here and
there are found a stephanotes, a
rhyncospermum, a bougainvillea, a
clerodendron, etc.. and which are use-
ful and most profitable for floral design
work, of which he has an excellent
trade both at home and from the sur-
rounding country. He told me that he
was going in for that grand gem, the
eucbaris, something every florist tb.nt
does a retail business ought to grow.

The photograph shows Mr. Hayes'
wife and daughter and two sons; his
wife, an excellent lady, is of great help,
making up all design work, and an ex-
cellent hand at selling, while his
daughter attends to the store in the
city, a charming, refined young lady,
with a natural taste and love for flow-
ers. The old man — for such I call
him, as the black whiskers are getting
streaked with gray — is as good as they
make them; in fact, a truer and more
honorable man never lived. Every-
thing about the place does him credit
and shows unmistakable evidence of
refinement and prosperity S.

OUR LONDON LETTER.

I Frt.di a Lnnii<:>ii Ltirii'spundent. j

A Pink Flowered Rambler Rose.

I think that the new rose named
Psyche, shown by Messrs. Paul & Son
lately at the meeting of the Royal
Horticultural Society and certificated,
will prove a pretty companion to the
well-known Crimson Rambler, as it is
the result of a cross between this va-
riety and a rose introduced by the late
Henry Bennett, named Golden Fairy.
The plants were, of course, from un-
der glass, but we noticed the same tree
clusters of from 15 to 25 flowers, so
conspicuous in Crimson Rambler, only
in the hybrid the color is tender rose,
with exquisite little buds of a deeper
shade. These should be welcome for
boutonnieres. If Psyche proves as
vigorous and free in the open garden
as Crimson Rambler, we shall thank
Messrs. Paul warmly for its introduc-
tion.

A Big Primrose.

One of the largest forms of the com-
mon primrose I have seen is named
Evelyn Arkwright. and raised by Mr.
J. H. Arkwright. Hampton Court,
Leominster. From what 1 can see, it
well retains its character, as the leaf-
age is remarkably robust. The flow-
ers are produced on a long stalk, clear
yellow and fully two inches across.

Deutzia Parviflora.

This is a shrub I advise everyone to
get who wishes to vary the flowers
of the greenhouse early in the year.
It seems to respond well to artificial
warmth. The fiowers are of purest
white and borne in neat clusters. It
has not long been introduced from
China, being sent to the Imperial
Botanic Garden at St. Petersbuig,
then to your Arnold Arboretum. It
was first put into commerce in Eu-
rope through Prof. Sargent, who sent
roots of it to Lemoine, of Nancy,
France. It blooms very early, and is
in every way a pretty dwarf shrub.
The Royal Horticultural Society did
well to certificate it. D. Lemoinei is a
hybrid between D. gracilis and D.
parviflora, and a very beautiful shrub,
also with white flower clusters.

I notice that a new yellow arum is
praised for the size of its spathes, but
one wants to know a novelty of this
kind well, so often size occurs through
high culture.

MAY 26. 1S9S.

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THE OMAHA CONVENTION.

Preparations are advancing sraootli-
ly. and if the low rates of fare which
are confidently expected should mate-
rialize, there is no reason why the
Omaha meeting should not be the
equal of any of its predecessors in in-
terest and value. The local florists,
although not primarily responsible for
the selection of Omaha as the conven-
tion city, are fully aroused to the im-
portance 01' the occasion, and will not
be found lacking in those hospitable
qualities that characterize lbs profes-
sion in all places and at all times.
They look forward with keen anticipa-
tion to the approaching visit of their
fellows from other sections of the
country and are prepared to give a
good account of themselves as gener-
ous hosts, A bowling club has been
formed and a challenge to the expert
bowlers of other cities is about to be

vaiitagi.' iif this i iiiimrrunity to get into
communication with a new clientage.
Many florists will be present on this
occasion who have never heretofore
visited a trade exhibition or had an
opportunity to examine the latest de-
vices and improvements in greenhouse
appliances, and a valuable trade is
bound to come to those who make the
effort to open up this new and rapidly
developing market for their goods. It
is safe to assume that no previous con-
vention has been favored with a more
deeply interested and interesting local
attendance than that of next August,

The matter of railroad rat-^s is still
under consideration, and there is good
reason to expect that in a few days it
will be possible to announce the most
favorable terms ever granted to the S.
A. F, for its convention. The railroad
ofl5cials. as well as the managers of
the great Trans-Mississippi Exposition
understand that upon a liberal policy

in Quality, undoubtedly due largely to
the weather, but one dealer holds that
the grower is also a factor. That
where he knows a glut is on he is apt
to be careless in the cutting of his
stock, which is a mistake, for in a glut
quality counts larger than ever, as the
best stock finds first sale. The dealer
naturally fills his shipping orders with
the best stock he has, and often he will
sort over 5(K) roses to pick out 50 good
ones for a shipping order. As to grade,
when stock is scarce probably TO per
cent, of a lot will be passed as first
grade, while in case of a glut possibly
not more than 20 per cent, will pass
as first, the selection being more criti-
cal.

All look forward to Decoration Day
to relieve present conditions. Prices
will be moderate, and unless the pres-
ent heated term shall have exhausteei
the present crop, the supply will be
ample.

Greenhouses and Residence of Mr. Jaires Hayes, Topeka, Kansas.

Issued. Eleven of the Omaha florists
have become members of the national
society since May 1.

The representatives of the executive
committee of the S. A. F. found the
ideal meeting place in the First Con-
gregational church, which has been se-
lected as the headquarters of the soci-
ety. The audience room is a beautiful
place, spacious and luxuriously fur-
nished parlors and reception rooms are
connected with it, and the basement.
48 by 72 feet, will accommodate a mod-
erate sized exhibition nicely, A rear
entrance on the same grade as the
basement gives convenient access for
exhibits, and there are plenty of suit-
able tables at the disposal of the soci-
ety. The church is on the corner of
Nineteenth and Davenport streets, in
one of the most attractive residential
sections of the city, and conveniently
reached from all points.

Manufacturers and dealers in flor-
ists' requisites and equipments, in the
large eastern cities, will make a great
mistake if they do not take full ad-

in the matter of transportation will de-
pend much of the success of '„he under-
taking, and they will, without doubt,
see that everything is done that can
possibly be done to insure a large at-
tendance, S.

CHICAGO.

The Market.

The market is in a badly demoral-
ized condition. The very warm weather
has brought in a heavy supply, and in
but few cases are sales at all satisfac-
tory. All the dealers agree that the
city trade is practically dead, and only
a few note a satisfactory shipping
trade. Prices are most anything.
"What a man can get for his money
depends upon his strength to carry it
away and the size of the door," is the
way one dealer puts it. His description
of trade is "punky," which he explains
means "rotten and slow."

While some very good stock is seen
the great bulk seems to be soft and oft

Club Meeting.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club the subject for discussion was
"Sweet Peas and Plants for Summer
Flowers." A report will be found else-
where in this issue. Chas. Schweigert
and Eugene C. Louney were elected
members of the club.

There was some discussion of plans
for the summer. A suggestion of an
excursion by boat to Milwaukee
seemed to meet with favor, and Mr.
C. C. Pollworth. of that city, who was
present, said that the firm of Ellis &
Pollworth would do all in theii* power
to make the visit of the club a pleas-
ant one should the members decide to
make the trip. Final action as to the
summer program will be taken at the
next meeting. Friday, June 3.

J. Austin Shaw and J. E. Killen, of
New York, were also visitors, and both
favored the club with brief reviews of
the business situation as they had
found it on the road. Mr. Shaw evi-
dently feared that some greenfly

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might be present, and brought a box of
cigars along as a precaution.

Various Items.

Ned Washburn is doing well, and it
is expected that the injury to his hand
will not prove serious.

Flint Kennicott has taken up his
summer quarters at "The Grove."

The display of floral arrangements
at the funeral of the late Police In-
spector M. J. Schaack last Sunday was
one of the most elaborate ever seen in
this city. Four of the largest pieces
were placed on a large float and occu-
pied a prominent place in the funeral
cortege. These pieces included a pa-
trol wagon, five feet high, an inspect-
or's star, five feet from tip to tip, and
a huge floral clock.

Bassett & Washburn have issued a
card giving sizes and prices of ribbon,
and attached to same are .samples of
two qualities of ribbon they supply.
They are also sending out some very
pretty advertising matter in the shape
of a blotter, in the center of which are
the stars and stripes in colors and em-
bossed, surrounded by a circle of gilt
stars.

The father of John Muno died last
Thursday, and was laid at rest Satur-
day.

Bowling.

There were some hot games at the
alleys last Friday evening after the
club meeting. The highest single score
was ISd, by Ed. Winterson, who also
had the high average. Following are
the scores and averages:

1st 2nd 3nl Av.

E. Winterson 167 lSi5 140 ICfi

R. Schenk 166 12S ... 147

C. HeM 136 15o 118 137

G. Stollerv 144 12S ... 136

Cr. L. Grant 154 127 123 134

P. J. Hauswirth 103 137 137 12S

C. W. McKelku- 130 13S 120 126

C. C. Pollworfh 132 102 134 123

O. Kreitling 118 120 ... 119

A. C. Kohlbrand 125 111 ... 118

J. Austin Shaw 93 123 115 110

W. Kyle 96 113 ... 1U4

C. Ealhiff 122 74 lOS 101

S. Snedeker 106 92 . . . 99

J. Degnan lOS St) SS 92

C. A. Samuelson 103 69 S3 85

E. Enders 65 100 83 S3

T. F. Keeuiaji S3 80 ... 81

P. Stollery .52

W. Kreitling 141

Another series will be played at the
alleys at 77 Randolph street tomorrow
(Friday) evening.

Among the Growers.
Reinberg Bros, are adding eleven
new houses to their already immense
range of glass at Summerdale. Of
these houses six are being built by
Peter Reinberg, each 2.5x2t),j, and five
by Geo. Reinberg, each 2r)x3iH>. George
will also rebuild quite a number of his
old houses this summer. In wandering
around the eight acres of surface cov-
ered by glass in Peter Reinberg's
range, the foreman, Geo. Collins, as
guide, to prevent our being lost, we
noted a climbing sport from Brides-
maid that promises to be useful. The
flower is the typical Bridesmaid, but
the habit indicates a vigorous climber.
On this place there are growing on
the benches about 80,000 rose plants.

Fourteen large boilers supply the heat
and there is a force of twenty-five men.
The roses grown are the standard
market varieties and they are not try-
ing anything new. In carnations they
are increasing their stock of Flora Hill
and Jubilee and will try Argyle. Eve-
lina and Painted Lady. They still re-
tain McGowan and Alaska.

At Bownianville Herman Bauske is
keeping up his reputation as a first
class rose grower. In one of his
benches is as fine a lot of young Amer-
ican Beauties as the writer ever saw,
and Herman admits he never had them
better. He is adding five new houses
each 21xl'.">(t, and the young stock will
have an opportunity to do its prettiest
in these new houses.

Otto Ristow seems to be resting on
his laurels and has made no recent ad-
ditions. He speaks longingly of the old
days when prices kept a better average
and when he used to cut from l,il(K» to
!,.">(» Beauties a day and all sold quick
at fancy prices. He keeps the old
range going but don't feel like branch-
ing out under present market condi-
tions. A leaf-roller has been causing
some damage in his rose houses.

Magnuson •& Pearson have the old
A. T. Jackson place and their stock
looks well considering the condition of
the houses, one of which was partly
crushed in last winter by a heavy fall
of snow. They are growing mush-
rooms quite extensively and have
found them rather more profitable
than roses. In one bench was seen a
lot of asters planted out, from which
they expect to cut flowers in late July
or early August.

The newer A. T. Jackson place is
now conducted by Johnson & Carlson
and the place shows the careful per-
sonal attention of the members of the
firm. They are thinking of dropping
the Meteor, though, as they can not ar-
range to give it the extra heat it needs
to do well in winter. A lot of callas
planted out in beds are producing a
great number of flowers.

It seemed curious to look into the
greenhouses of A. V. Jackson and find
them devoted mainly to roses. In the
old days the two Jacksons were the
largest growers of carnations for the
Chicago market, and both developed
fat bank accounts from their crops of
these flowers.

J. A. Budlong has certainly come
rapidly to the front as a rose grower.
The stock looks well all through and
his young stock is in extra fine condi-
tion. Evidently Mr. Budlong can grow
roses as well as ride the bicycle and
he is an expert at the latter, having ta-
ken several little trips from Chicago to
Boston and back on his wheel. He con-
templates the erection of a new Beauty
house 400 feet long in the near future.
His son, A. H. Budlong, is actively as-
sociated in the business.

OMAHA, NEB.

On May 12 we had the pleasure of
meeting and entertaining the Presi-
dent and Secretary of the Society of
American Florists who remained with

us three days. They were here for the
pui-pose of making the final arrange-
ments for the next convention of the
national society in this city in August.
The question of a hall in which to
hold the meetings was at once taken
up and the one finally secured was the
annex to one of our leading churches,
a building of two stories. The upper
part is to be.used for the sessions and
the lower for the trade exhibit.

As our visitors arrived upon the
date for the regular monthly meeting
of our local club, Mr. Donaghue, the
Vice-president of the S. A. F., invited
them to attend and they were intro-
duced to the members of the club of
whom there were quite a number pres-
ent. Both the visitors favored us with
very interesting and instructive ad-
dresses, giving us some very useful
hints as to the way to make the com-
ing meeting of the national society a
success.

After the meeting the florists gave
the visitors a banquet, which was well
attended and much enjoyed by all.
Enthusiastic speeches were made by
President Gude and Secretary Stewart
and several others. All were sur-
prised and delighted when Mr. Stewart
favored the party with that beautiful
song Annie Laurie accompanied by
the orchestra. In response to repeat-
ed calls he responded graciously with
one of his favorites which completely
captivated his hearers and which will
not soon be forgotten.

On Friday we visited the florists of
Council Bluffs, as well as those of this
city, and the visitors were also taken
to the grounds of the Trans-Mississip-
pi Exposition. They spoke very high-
ly of the magnificent grounds and
buildings. Saturday being a rainy day
the proposed trip to Plattsmouth, Neb.,
had to be given up and instead visits
were made to the most important pub-
lic buildings of this city. The time
spent in bowling in the afternoon
proved that our visitors were no
strangers to that amusement. When
they left on the evening train for their
respective homes it was with the good
wishes of all and the hope that we
would meet them again in August
with numerous others, all of whom
will be cordially welcome to the con-
vention. J. J. H.

ST. LOUIS.

Stock Prices.

The cut flower trade in this city has
been very light the past week, and only
tor a few funeral orders, would have
been called very dull. Prices on all
kinds of stock are tending downward.
Flowers have been abundant during
the week and of extremely poor qual-
ity, owing to the warm and rainy
weather.

Roses of all kinds are cheap; the
very best can be bought at $3; others
at from 50 cents to $1. A great many
are badly mildewed and cannot be sold
at any price.

Carnations are lower in price just
now than at any time during the sea-
son, and are coming in every morning

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in large quantities; most of them of
poor quality. The reds are selling at
50 cents per 100; other colors at 75
cents and $1. and only the extra fancy
bringing $1.50.

Paeonies are selling very low; price
$2 and $3. Sweet peas are getting
plentiful now. The price the latter
part of the past week was 50 and 75
cents. Cape Jasmine are selling fairly
well at $1 per 100. Mr. Brown, of Al-
vin, Tex., who is here in the interest of
the Grand de Flora .Jasmine and is
making his headquarters at Kuehn's,
reports orders for Decoration day com-
ing in very satisfactorily.

We have plenty of ferns in the mar-
ket now of the common variety (dag-
ger), and the retailer is happy once
more. Smilax is also selling fairly
well, and plenty of it to be had at $15
per 100 strings.

Decoration Day Prospects.

A good Decoration day trade is look-
ed for, and many inquiries for prices
have been received at this date. Prices
will not be advanced any if stock keeps
coming in as it has been.

Notes.

Mr. and Mrs. .1. M. Jordan will soon
leave for Omaha to spend the summer
with their son. Harry. Mr. Jordan has
not enjoyed the best of health the past
season and expects that the climate in
that part of the country will do him a
world of good. Speaking of the con-
vention, Mr. Jordan says he expects
to see a great many of his friends- in
August, and that every florist who can
possibly spare the time should not fail
to attend.

Mr. J. P. Gadd. formerly with C.
Young & Sons Co., is now with Gus
Eggling, the South Grand avenue flor-
ist. Mr. Eggling reports that next
month he has a wedding to furnish
that will equal the famous Busch af-
fair in size. Gus also reports business
good, and that he will build two new
houses this summer.

The St. Louis Cut Flower Co. re-
ports through Mr. Frank Ellis that
business has been good with them all
through the season.

We read in the last issue of the Re-
view that the convention at Omaha
will be held in the First Presbyterian
Church. This should be very gratify-
ing to a great many of the florists who
only see the inside of a church when a
decoration has to be made: but Sunday
is generally a busy day with us.

President Halstedt, of the Florist
Club, would like to hear from every
florist who expects to attend the con-
vention by the next meeting of the
club, June 9. Those who are not mem-
bers of the club and wish to go can
address A. S. Halstedt, Belleville, 111.

The question that will come up at
the next club meeting will be, "Shall
we have a picnic this year in the city,
or shall we wait and have it at Omaha
during the convention of the S. A. F. ?"

John Young, of C. Young & Sons Co.,
reports a slick swindling trick played
on them last week. The fellow called
at their store and wanted the loan of

four large palms for a custuincr of
theirs, to be returned the next morn-
ing. He also had an express wagon,
as the lady was in a hurry for them.
The plants never came back, and the
customer knew nothing about them.
John gives this information for the
benefit of his fellow craftsmen, who
may receive a call from this same fel-
low.

Fred Ostertag has returned to the
city and is now in the employ of Os-
tertag Bros.

The bowlers rolled five games of
cocked hat Monday night. Kuehn was
high man with 189; Beneke, second,
with 179; Fillmore, third, with 152.
Kuehn was 51 in a single game;
Beneke, 50, and Fillmore, 45. Next
Monday night will end the cocked hat
series and then we get down to busi-
ness at the regular old game of ten
pins. J. J. B.

NEW YORK.
The Wholesale Trade.

Business and news are at low ebb
this week. If it rains (and we have
had more than our share the last few
months), trade is indifferent, and if
the weather is fine, more stock comes
in than there is possibly any call for,
and so that is how it goes. There are
no settled values; prices are as myth-
ical and as hard to locate as the Span-
ish fleet.

Thousands of roses are coming into
the market and prices are as low as $5
per 1,000, and hard to sell at that.
Other stock it is almost impossible to
quote. Prices are as variable as the
moon's changes, and depend a good
deal on the other fellow.

Decoration day, while it may have
the effect of improving prices some-
what in other cities, in New York
there will be very little material
change, as the shipping trade will not
be on a very extensive scale.

Retail Trade.

From some sources this appears to
be better at this time than former
years. While some decry and say war
is at the bottom of the present dull-
ness, others say it has been the means
of keeping people in the city, leaving
the country as they usually do at this
time for Europe. At the same time,
while there are a good many weddings
taking place, it seems evident that
social life is laying low, as they do
not care to incur the suspicion of the
masses that they are unpatriotic by
too many social foibles and society
events.

Various Items.

Many expressions of regret are heard
and expressed on all sides at the death
of Mr. Thomas Cartledge. of Philadel-
phia. He was well known here and
had many friends, who will miss his
friendly grip of the hand and welcome
speech. "Requiescat in pace."

Mr. Arthur T. Boddington, of the
firm of Clucas & Boddington Co.. and

Mr. Alfred Dimmock, of St. Albans.
England, and representing Sander &
Co., have both returned from their far
western trip, and were surprised to
learn that this country was at war
with Spain. However, they came home
weighted dovv'u with orders and pa-
triotism, and say they are willing to
enlist — their sympathies — at any time
to fight the dons. Mr. Boddington's
father, though an Englishman, was in
the navy during the rebellion, and be-
ing the son of his father, he is willing
to shoulder a musket and go and do
likewise. Well done, Arthur; you
are a chip off the old block.

One of the events of the week is the
sale by auction of a collection of plants
from Louis Menand, of Albany, N. Y.,
by Cleary & Co., and some sensational
prices are anticipated.

Seed Trade.

Stumpp & Walter Co. report an ex-
cellent counter trade, and a big call
for their Russian lily of the valley.
They expect to do quite a trade in
plants Decoration day, and are laying
in quite a stock of this class of goods.

BOSTON.

Review of the Market.

The past week continued very dull
in all branches of the business, and
prices are still lower on everything
with perhaps the exception of red
roses, which are not over plenty, and
sell well. Beauties bring about the
same price as last week, while Brun-
ners and Jacks range from $1.00 to
$3.00 per dozen. Brides and Brides
maids are sticky, and one can buy an
excellent rose for 6 cents, but the
average are sold at prices ranging
from $1.00 to $4.00 per hundred.

Carnations are coming in very free-
ly, whites being in better demand than
colors; while all grades are moving
slow, at from $1.00 to $2.00 per 100,
high grades have reduced somewhat in
quality owing to warmer weather, and
$3.00 per 100 is an outside price for
most all varieties.

Violets are done for the season, but
there is plenty of valley, which is sell-
ing fairly well at $3.00 per 100 for
good quality. Lilies are still in suf-
ficient quantity for the demand and
bid fair to be in e-ood supply for Dec-
oration Day; $1.00 per dozen is the
ruling price. Sweet Peas have dropped
to 50 cents per 100. Out door Tulips
sell from $2.00 to $3.00 per 100.

Outlook for Decoration Day.

Decoration Day is now anxiously
looked forward to, by both growers
and dealers, with the prospect for
everybody doing a rushing business.
The present war will create a strong
patriotic feeling, which will serve as
an impetus to trade, which will be
very acceptable to the craft. The
season here is about ten days
behind, so there will probably
be a larger proportion of out-of-door
flowers than usual. Lilac and late

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MAY 26, :8i

tulips will be in in great quantity,
helped out by other shrubs aud bulb
stocks and spiraeas, while carnations
white flowers from inside, such as
stock aud spiraeas, while cai nations
and roses will in all probability be in
sufficient supply. Orders are being
booked by dealers to about the same
extent as last year.

Plant Trade.

The plant peddlers are now very
much in evidence and seem to be doing
a good business. The wholesale price
of geraniums has been reduced from
$7.00 to $6.00 per 100, which is also
the prevailing price at the auction
rooms; choice stock will liring from
$8.00 to $12.00. All kinds of plants are
still selling rather slow, but with the
outlook very bright for Decoration
week.

The Weekly Exhibition.

The exhibition this week was de-
voted to primulas and hardy peren-
nials but with small exhibits of both.
Mr. Oakes Ames, of No. Easton, was
the only one to receive a prize, obtain-
ing second on primulas. Among other
exhibitors A. W. Blake showed a col-
lection of Azalea indica, receiving a
gratuity. Rea Bros, were the only ex-
hibitors of strictly herbaceous plants,
also receiving a gratuity. C. H. Sou-
ther showed cut blooms of gloxinias
while Mrs. Richards, Mrs. E. M. Gill
and James Comley made their usual
exhibits of seasonable native and cul-
tivated flowers.

J. S. Bailey exhibited a nice collec-
tion of orchids, including an elegantly
grown specimen of Miltonia vexillaria
which was in a 4-inch pot. It had four
spikes of bloom containing sixteen
florets; awarded a first-cla.is certifi-
cate. A couple of young cocoanut
palms, showing mode of growth from
the seed with a section of the bloom,
which came from Jamaica, was exhib-
ited by Miss Gertrude KeiU, and at-
tracted considerable attention. W. W.
Tailby & Son exhibited a vase of their
new carnation Harvard, a promising
crimson variety.

News Items.

Dave Carmichael of Wellesley leaves
on June 3d for a two months trip to
the old country.

The Horticultural Society and others
will petition the "City Fathers" to
erect a building on the Public Gardens,
to be devote 1 entirely to horticulture.

W. W. Edgar of Waverly is building
a new house 20x110.

W. W. Tailby had some of his new
carnations Harvard on exhibition at
the market on Saturday.

Mr. W. J. Stewart is back from his
Omaha trip. P

PHILADELPHIA.

Death of Thos. Cartledge.

It was with feelings of deep sadness
that the florists of this city learned of
the death of Thomas Cartledge. which
occurred on Tuesday evening, May 17.

Mr. Cartledge had endeared himself to
all who knew him, and many there
are who feel that they have lost their
best friend. The Florists' Club called
a special meeting for the following
day, at which resolutions were passed,
as follows:

Whereas, The Florists' Club of Phila-
delphia having learned with deep regret
of the death of Thomas Cartledge, Us
late treasurer and honored 'nember;
therefore, be it

Resolved, Tliat the Florists' Club of
Philadelphia hereby expresses its deep
sense of the irreparable loss it has sus-
tained in common with a host of sincere
friends; tliey were proud to have known
him. to have associated with him, and
to have called him friend; a man just,
honorable aud true in every i>ositiou. io
which he was called. His nemor.v will
long be kept green in the hearts of the
many to whom he was always a wise,
sympathetic and affectionate counsell ir.
The Florists' Club, to whom he wa.s long
a faithful and efHcient treasurer, and of
which lie was one of the founders, is un-
able to fully express the sense of great
loss sustained by his death.

Resolved. That these resolutions he
spread on the minutes of the club and a
copy he sent to the family,

ROBERT CRAIG,
CHAS. D. BAIjL,
EDWIN LONSDALB,
Conmittee.

On the next day, Thursday, the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
took similar action.

The funeral took place on Saturday
and was attended by a thoroughly rep-
resentative body of men — florists, com-
mission men, growers, seedsmen, sup-
ply men. Masons, Odd Fellows, Grand
Army men, neighbors, friends and
relatives — all were there to offer their
last tribute of respect to the good man
who had finished his life work. The
story of his life is a bright example
by which each one of us may learn
how to lead nobler and better lives.

The Market.

The week was a very active one to
the bedding plant men. Prices excel-
lent. Should the present week prove
as busy, there is good reason to be-
lieve that nearly all stock in bloom
will be cleaned up by Decoration day.

The cut flower market has fallen off
somewhat. Prices are a little lower
and there is more stock wasted than
last week.

I would like to add that in quoting
prices heretofore, I have endeavored
to give the average prices for good
grades of stock and not the extreme
prices, which are only realized occa-
sionally.

Penn. Hort. Society.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety's meeting on Tuesday evening
brought out some good calceolarias
and two rare orchids, both Laelia pur-
purata, but different varieties. The
exhibitors. W. A. Manda. South Or-
ange, N. J., and H. T. Clinkaberry,
Trenton, N. J., each received a silver
medal. Mr. Manda also received a
certificate of merit for the extraordi-
narily large number of blooms borne
by his variety of Laelia purpurata.

John Thatcher carried off the calceo-
laria prize; John Hobson and C. W.
Brown showing good stock. John Mc-
Cleary took the cauliflower prizes.

Guaranteed Lilies.

The advocates of guaranteed lilies,
or the getting-what-you-pay-for men,
are encouraged by one of the import-
ers having offered to guarantee one-
half the cost of fifteen thousand Lilium
longiflorums. This stock has been
sold. The Bermuda grower made the
offer because he was growing these
bulbs, his entire stock, on land not be-
fore used for this purpose, and felt
confident no disease would appear.
This is a step in the right direction,
and it is earnestly hoped that our im-
porters will induce more of the Ber-
muda growers to follow this example.

Notes.

Pennock Bros.' store was closed the
latter part of last week out of respect
to Mr. Cartledge. Many and beautiful
were the flowers sent to the funeral of
Mr. Cartledge. Mr. A. L. Pennock
speaks in the most glowing terms of
the abilities of his late partner.

We all sincerely mourn the loss of a
friend. J. W. Y.

BUFFALO.

Premature Planting.

An early, rainy, and rather humid,
spring has made people slightly pre-
mature in planting their garden and
in spite of the unpleasantness which
confronts us with another nation,
there is every probability of all good
stuff being wanted, especially able-
bodied men and geraniums.

There has been rather a slow time
in town since May the first, in spite 3f
the very best quality of flowers being
here, roses cannot be beat and carna-
tions are the best in the i )untry.

Visitors.

We were favored with a few visitors
last week, among them Mr. Alex Gait
Robinson of most genteel demeanor,
who advocates the admirable use ')f
the Rose Leaf Extract of Tobacco.
Then Mr. Hulsebosch of Englewood,
N. J,, appeared, who advocates hisown
goods and Mr. Anderson who sells for
Hiram Jones, of New Jersey. I have
taken a solemn oath with the Editor
of this journal that I shall never at-
tempt another joke on the drummer,
so I bid him good-bye. He has his
uses perhaps, but he will never be
noticed by me any more, and I extend
him a cordial invitation never to call
on me. When m Philadelphia a few
weeks ago, I was told that the drum-
mer joke was my stock in trade; most
likely, but I have plenty of more
better in reserve.

A Great Industry.

You are always finding out some-
thing and strange to say. within a mile
of your correspondent's little farm

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The Weekly Florists' Review,

977

exists a great industry in our line. It
is situated on the main road from
Chicago to New York, which goes
through Buffalo, via Rochester. Syra-
cuse, rtica. Albany, and then to the
great city. Well, a mile west of Corfu,
lives Nelson Brown, a man who never
knew or pretended to know anything
about gardening, but in a few years
he has cultivated pansies to such an
extent that this year's shipment of
pansy plants reached lOO.OUO. or to
give you a good idea he contracted
with the American Express Co., for
20 tons of express weight: and they
were all shipped in little baskets. 1
dozen pansies in each basket. Still
more remarkable is the fact that the
city of Rochester nearly took them all.
Now don't all you seedsmen flood the
man with letters, with the valuable
information that you have the only
pansy seed. He is going to take The
Review, and will soon find out the best
people. When a man spends fifty dol-
lars a year for pansy seed he ought
to have pansies.

A Marksman. .

"i'ou know, Mr. Editor, that I
never approve of too much of youi
columns being given to sport. The
Review is a trade journal devoted to
horticulture, not bowling or shooting,
but pardon a few words about a man
who really can shoot — not a George
Anderson, who is liable to miss two
birds out of twenty-five, but one who
never misses. A few weeks ago the
rather extensive houses and property
of Mr. Thrall, of Jamestown, N. Y.,
were sold at sheriff's sale. T)ie sher-
iff, as you know, always gives a good
title. The purchaser was Jlr. Bartlett.
When he introduced himself he said.
"I know nothing of the business:
I have been in the gun business all
my life." I little thought to whom I
was talking, although I had seen him
shoot. He is going to join our club
and is going right into the business.

One of his feats with the Burgess
repeating gun is to break six glass
balls thrown in the air at once, and he
breaks them all before they reach the
ground. Another is to lay the gun
on the ground, throw up two balls
with his own hand, turn a handspring,
pick up his gun and break both before
they reach terra firma. I pity Darby
Road, Chestnut Hill or Holmesburg.
There are several men who could do
the last trick, notably Pe*er Crowe,
Burt Eddy or Edwin Lonsdale, except-
ing the handspring and breaking the
balls. He is a clean cut, fine young
man of exemplary habits, and in ap-
pearance much resembles C. D. Ball.
It is Bartlett, the expert and trick
shooter. W. S.

THE HARRISII DISEASE.

The experiments at Lincoln Park,
Chicago, showing that Kraft's Plant
Tonic will kill the mites that cause the
Harrisii disease, have excited a great
deal of interest. Indications are that
the tonic will be largely used by grow-
ers of Harrisii lilies.

Butted Glass.

This is no lontjer an experiment, it h.-^s come to stay. There
are various ways of making Butted Roofs, Init the best way
is with tlie

Clipper Bar.

Willi this ii;ir v<>u can make a roof that is absolutfly free
from drip, :mU ^'lass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
ghiss makes a tijiht roof , a warm house and saves fuel. It
hists lon;ier. looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. Hut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
it is not; we furnish what people want and there is notliins
in t^reenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bri^^ht sap, stained sap,
knots and nil other defects.

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otluT fill'- vari.tif-. Write tor inires.
C. EISELE. 1 1th & JeHerson Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa.

GOOD PLAMS CHEAP!

Cannas. I'l sorts. ;Miich, 2c each.
Geraniums, L'^i-inch. fine good assortment, $1.75

IiiT lOM.

Altemantheras. red and vellow, 2-inch plants,
$1.00 per 100. Rdoted Cuttings 5l)c per 100.

Cash with Okder.
G. W. WEATHEBBT, Chillicotlie, Mo.

978

The Weekly Rorists^ Review.

MAY 26, 1838.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

The "Louisville Florists' Supply and
Exchange" will open June 1 at 620
Fourth avenue. It will be a commis-
sion house, with some unique feature.s.
All the consignments will he kept ab-
solutely separate and the consignee
notified of any unsold stock. The rec-
ord will be kept so that sales can be
accurately traced clear through. It is
also announced that no sales will be
made to fakirs. An establishment of
this sort has long been needed here.

R. C.

ST. JOHNS, N. B.

H. S. Cruikshank devotes his whole
plant to cutflowers. of which he sel-
dom has a surplus. The bedding plant
trade has, as in many oth^r places,
drifted into the hands of smaller grow-
ers who are content with less or no
profit. For a city of its size our liranch
is poorly patronized, I should not won-
der if Sol Smith Kussell found mate-
rial in such a place for his play "Peace-
ful Valley" so content are ihe natives
with their surroundings.

BRATTLEBORO. VT,— C. E. Allen
reports a good seed season which
opened up well and the recent cool
spell allowed him to catch up with
orders. He issues a plant catalogue
and carries a general line of stock to
supply an old established clientage.

KALAMAZOO, MICH.— Joseph Dun-
kley, the well known florist, and the
pioneer celery grower of this place,
is seriously ill and his life is despaired
of.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

C ITUATION WAXTKD- As foreman or irrower by
^^ competent man. Best references. Married, no chil-
"iren. Address foreman, care of Florists' Re\-iew.

(OITUATIOX WAN'TED-A^ priv-ate gardener, by
^J tborouglily competent man with the highest refer-
ences from last employer and others. Removal of em-
ployer only reason for change. Address K. X., care
Florists' Review.

tJlTUATION WANTED- As head gardener in pri-
^J vate place or public institution. English, 52, wid-
ower ( one daughter, 25 1. Thorough horticulturist, fruits,
flowers, vegetables, landscape and ornamental work: 4'<:
years m Colden Gate Park, one year liead gardener in
present place. Rest of references. Address, stating
wages, etc., G. M. .Stratton, Dungeness, Cumberland
Island, Femandina, Fla.

C ITUATION- WANTED- As propagator of gene-
»J ral greenhouse stock, by a florist that is a good
worker and strictly temperate. Good references. Ad-
dress F. A., care Florists' Review. '

SITUATION WANTED- By all around florist on
^J private or commercial place, married, good worker
and total abstainer. Best of reference. Address
A. R. W., Box a4g, Stafford Springs, Conn.

"Y^^ANTED— .\ first class grower who knows enough
' ' to run a place on business principles, if desired
can take half interest in good pajmg retail business,
state wages with or without board. Only capable florist
needs to reply. Situation in the South. Address A. G.,
care Florists' Review.

FOR S.\LE— First class retail stand, about 5,000 feet
of glass, new. Has never produced less than Si,30o
per year, net. Will require Si.ooo cash : balance, time at
6 per cent. Reason of selling, failing health, .address
Illinois, care Florists' Review.

(;iITU.\TIOy WANTED— Good all around garden-
^J er and florist; married, no family. Private place
preferred. State wages. H. H. Hunt, Evanston, 111.

Grand de Flora
JASMINE.

(Double Cape)

Select Buds, ftlO.OO per 1.000.

CAN SUPPLY ANY QUANTITY.

Headquarters and distributing point from the largest Jasmine
growers in the world.

ORDER QUICK FOR DECORATION DAY.

Cash or satisfactory references with order.

G. A. KUEliM,

1122 Pine Street,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Kraft's Plant Tonic... 99°°

ill I S Scale, Mealy Bug and other Insect Pests.

" as wfU as imparting hcauty and \igor tu the plant

Will Kill the Mite that causes the Marrisii Disease

A trial of a 25. cent bottle will convince you that a really
remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular

Kraft Plant Tonic Co.

Rockford, IIL

QITUATIpN W.;\NTI-D-A young man, 20 years
O old, desires position in cut flower store or green-
houses; has six years experience; good maker-up; best
of reference, also security. Address H. C. H., care of
Florists' Renew.

OITU.\TI0\ \VA\TKD-Uyan Ai grower of gen-
O eral greenhouse stock. Am 30 yea's old and single.
If in need of a good man and are willing to pay fair
wages, address 5l. K., care Florists' Renew,

SITUATION WANTED- By an experienced gar-
O dener in landscape, nursery or pot flower cultiva-
tion; 25 years' experience. Only those willing to pay
fair wages need reply. Address H. C, Klonsts' Review.

ITU.A.TION WANTKD— As foreman, good grow-
er, single, age 30. Address N.T., Florists' Review.

S

FOR SA'LE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Splen-
did retail stand in residence district on paved street
leading to cemetery. Easy terms. Must retire on ac-
count of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4tli St., Springfield, 111.

"ITT-ANTED-By the 15th of June, a first-class all
• ' 'round florist to take charge of plant of 8,000 feet
of glass. None but steady reliable man need apply.
References. Wages ;?50 per montli. Address X, care
Florists' Renew.

WANTED— A first-class grower who knows enough
to run a place on business principles, to buy one-
half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under-
stand the business. If dissatisfied vnth his purchase any
time within one year he can liave his money back. For
particulars address A. H., care Florists' Review.

SITUATION WANTED— By expert grower of
O plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de-
partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a
chance to make Iiis services worth more than in his
present place. Can surely advance his employer's in-
terests if given suitable opportunity. .Address S. D.,
care Florists' Review, Chicago.

FINE PALMS.

ABECA i.uti:sci:ns.

1 plant, 'J inch pot, p.-r 100 |ti.0O

A plants, 'i-in. poi. l,s tn -JO in. high, per 100. -Ul.OD
;i plants. K-jii, pnt, is toSO in. high, eacli. 4.00

COCOS WEDDEI.IAKA,

1 plant. 4-in. put. 15 tu l.s in. high, each, ..lO

1 plant, ft-in. put. 24 in. high " .75

I plant. .Vin. pot. '.Mi in. high " i.OO'

KENTIA BEZ.MOBEAia'A,

1 plant. "J'-in. put. :'. ira\fs, 10 to 12 in.

higli. p^T HHt 20.t)0-

I plant, o-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 to IS

in. high, per 100 25.00

1 plant. 5-in. pot. 4 to 6 lea\es. 20 to 24

in. high, each 1.00

.\il measurements frt)ni top of plant.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,
Wyncote, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MentI' IX l-'i.(iKis 1 s" Kr\n- \\ whkn w kiting.
FOB SAI.E OB B£KT.

In New \'ork City, Whnlt-sale Klriwcr Storu on promi-
nent street. WjH sell fixtures and one year's lease
with privilege of renewal. For full particulars write
to Wholesaler, care of Florists' Review, 56 Pierce

Building, New York (.'ity.

^W^ T\ i i Kt^ht greenhouses, all

I f^ LfQflT I ^'^" stocked. 20,000
I II llr^lll ' carnations planted out.
* Vf flyVlll-* Best place ever offered.

AH private trade.

MAX KRUSCHKA,

- Iiawrence, I*. I., N. Y.

Please mention Flckists' Kevikw

MAY 2i;. IS'.iS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

979

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

Gut riowers

ROSE PLANTS.

Out of 2 '.-inch Pots. Per loo Per looo

AMERICAN BEAUTIES, $5.00 $45.00

METEOR 2.50 22.50

BRIDE 2.50 22.50

TESTOUT 2.50 22.50

BELLE SIEBRECHT . . 2.50 22.50

PERLE 2.50 22.50

PRES. CARNOT . . . 2.50 22.50

KAISERIN 2,50 22.50

BRIDESMAID .... 2.50 20.00

LA FRANCE .... 2.50 20.00

600,000 FEET OF GLASS. We can fill all ordei^ on short notice with all
leading varieties of Roses and Carnations. ^^ ^«« WE ARE HEAD-
QUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ^t ^t ^ jt
Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Plants and Cutting's sent by Ezpress at plant rates

merchandise rates, i

30 per cent, less than

CARNATIONS FROM SAND.

Per ICO

Flor,i Hill $:i.(iO

cinMlinch -l.SO

Bridesmaid 1.50

\Vm. Scott 1.00

McGowan 1. 00

EmmaWocher 1.00

No niore Rooted Rose Ctittinj;? left.

SMILAX, $2.00 per JOO; $J5.00 per JOOO

Per looo

$i5.00

12.50

12.50

7-50
.50

MacMICHAEL'S
Sulphur B'ower.

Par better, quicker and more efifective

than the bellows.

Warmly commended by all who have tried it.

Patent
Applied for.
Price $5.00.
packed and
delivered to
Express Co
Satistat-tion
Guaranteed.

ORCING

Morton Grove, April 22,
H- MacMichael, Esq., Q56 N. Leavrtt St., Chicago.

Dear Sir: — We take pleasure in recommending Sul-
phur Blower purchased from you. It is the best we ever
saw and we are most sure it can not be impro\'ed. In
fact it is a money-saver in every respect.

Respectfully. POEHLMANN BROS.
Address the Inventor,

H. MacMICHAEL,

956 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO.

« Floral Blotters

THE FINEST NOVELTY FOR

.\nvEKTisiNr, .\Nv ni'si\E.ss.

Effective, and true to nature.

Samples for 20 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher,
BUFFALO.

For SALE! stTk

VINCA VABIEGATA, lioiii 1-incli pots,
:fliiiin prr iim*

GERANIUMS. 4-inch pots. fiCc per doz.: $5.00
per HH>. ."^cariel Kinp. Dr. Kirtlaiid. Emile de
larardin. S. .\. Nutt. Double White. Queen of the
West, General Grant, E. G. Hill, .las. \'ick, Bijou.
Mrs. Parker, Silvercloud. Cr\stal PalaceGem. etc.

CANNAS, Strong, frinii J-incli pots, in 12 host
varieties, 511c, per do/ Cash with order, please

I. HUSBANDS,
Bellevue, Huron Co., Ohio.

Special Low Prices

on Tuberoses, Gladiolus,
Caunas, etc. .etc., to close
out Spring Bulbs.

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT lor florists
saves vou inoiie>' on diass, t^ipe. Tools,
etc. Service free to florists.
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS.

It will pay every tliirist to f;et our prices on
Ronian,s, Harrisii, Longiflorums, V'alleys,
Hyacinths, Tulips, Azaleas, etc., etc., before
closing contracts. Our reputation for high
.ijrade stock is well established. Our facili-
ties forhandlino orders
promptly are THE BEST.
l)urnew (piarters, J6J
ti> 163 E. I^inzie St., six
floors, 40X loo ft., give us
amijle room and every
ci}nvenience for quick dispatch of your
commands.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.

161 to 163 E. Kinzie St., CHICAGO, ILL.

SOW
NOW

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA,

or Chinese
Primrose.)

ENGLISH ■'GIANT EXHIBITION PRIZE" STRAIN.

A unique strain adapted for e\ery purpose. Init especially valuable for Florists. This seed has
been saved oy the most e.\perienced grower in Englancl. E\ery possible care has been used in the
selection and liarvesting; only flowers of good form and substance, produced by plants of robust con-
stitution and faultless habit, have been used for this purpose.
ROSEA iPink), Chiswick Red. COCCINEA SUPERBA (Crimson),

ALBA MAGMFItA (White), COERtLE* ibeautiful Blue).

VILUGE MAID (White, striped with Crimson), MIXED (all Colors,)

I'rice per p-icket, about 500 Seeds, of any of above varieties, $1.00. Half packets 50c each.

SEED AND BULB GROWERS,

50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.

STIMPP & WALTER CO.,

Do You Want Your Money's Worth?

If so, don't tifhiy it but send me your list at once of all Bulbs and Plants for forcing*
and decoration, stating quantity and sizes. Vou will tind tnv prices as low as ottiL-rs for
FIBST-CI.ASS GOODS.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J.

in Chinese Sacred Lilies. Japan, all kinds of Dutch, French and Ger-
man Bnlhs and Roots. Azalea, Bhododendron, Palms and Nursery
Stock for forcing and outdoor.

JOBBER

/^A\I\IAC Nicelv started, P, Marquant.
l^AlMlAj L. E.Ballv, 30c. per do/,; $2,00

per 100,
DPr'.r^VIIA Thurstonii, B. Argenteagut-

DLUUIM A lata, etc., 2-in., fl: 2'A-m.. $2..iO

per im.i

Bud and bloom. $1
per 100; $-: per 1000.

PANSY PLANTS

VEGETABLE PLANTS

Tomato, Cabbage, Lettuce, Celeryand Sweet

Potato, ITiL iHT ion. >i p,.T iOOd,
Pepper and Egg- Plants, '^K^ perHiO; $_'per KKX).
Cauliflower Snowball, 35c per 100; $2.50 per 1000
-\II plants by mail, 10c per 100 extra. Price list
for large quantities. Cash with order.

A. J. BALDwi^H. rsexvark. o. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh, Md.
Mention the Florists' Review when writing to Advertisers.

980

The Weekly Florists* Review.

MAY 2i;. 1S98.

aNCINNATI.

Dull is the word, and dull it is. We
are having summer weather, summer
business and summer prices: some are
making expenses and some are not.
There is plenty of choice stock to be
had, with but little demand.

The May music festival begins to-
night (Tuesday), which is quite an
event in society, but the general opin-
ion is that the demand for flowers will
not amount to much.

The prospects for Decoration day
are good, but should it equal our ex-
pectations, it cannot make up for the
many dull days we have experienced.
Last Saturday was Dewey day, and
Cincinnatians celebrated the event in
grand style. Quite a few flowers were
used tor decorative purposes, but the
only ones that were strictly "in it"
were the flag and bunting men.

Thursday, July 21, is thedayset aside
for our next annual outing. The ma-
jority of the boys are in favor of going
to Coney Island, so of course Coney
Island it will be. providing we can
make satisfactory arrangements with
the management.

Mr. B. P. Critchell, who has been
confined to his house for several days
with rheumatism, is now able to at-
tend to his business.

Recent callers: George Headsworth.
representing J. C. Vaughan, Chicago,
and Martin Reukaut, representing H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia.

B.

JADOO.

In the advertisement of the Ameri-
can Jadoo Co., on page 988 of this is-
sue, appears a strong recommendation
of Jadoo from Messrs. A. Blanc & Co.,
Philadelphia, who add: "We would
not recommend Jadoo if we did not
think it of benefit to the grower."

SALEM, MASS. — McGee. Geary &
Co. are well prepared to handle the
usual heavy business which falls to
their share on the 30th.

MITCHELL, S. D,— Easter trade was
more than double that of last year and
prospects for spring trade are excel-
lent. E. C. Newbury has just com-
pleted a new house. I.'0x00.

J. A. BlDLO\G

"SJ'ffirt; Cut Flowers,

WE ARE HERE FOR BUSINESS.
GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER.

37-39 Randolph St CHICAGO.

CMAS. RAYINBR,

ANCHORAGE, KY.,

Specialist for American Beauties, Meteors,
Maids and Brides. Cut Flowers.

Shipping facilities and stock unexcelled.

Lowest Market Prices. Write for quotations
on large orders.

Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers.

IC0TIBR0S.(Q

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILI..
Long Distance Telephone EXPRESS -166.

We quote as follows for the week of May 23, 1898:

Price per 100

.^ni

1 ."i.OO to $ S.OO

,s.(10 to

1'2.00

l.").tKI to

2S.00

t.no to

6.00

4.U0 to

6.00

3.00 to

5.00

:i.fK)

•2.IIII to

3.00

i.m to

2.00

2.(10 to

3.00

7.00 to

.S.OO

P. and 0. AT COST. Price per 100

Narcissus, double $ 2.00

Smilax 15.0<)

75 to $1.00

.20

P. and 0. AT COST.

BeaiitiL-s, nifdnim

fancy, fair length
long stem

Meteors, extra select

Brides. Maids, extra select

Perles. extra select

Roses, our selection

Carnations, extra select.

good average stock.

White

Harrisji

Callas lO.OOto 12.50

Valley 2.00 to 4.0D

Cape Jasmine 1.00 to 2.00

Narcissus 1.00 to 1.50

Aho\c prici-s subject to change without notfce: All Flowers ni season at lowest market rates.

Plorists' Supplies and Wire Work a specialty. On Wire Goods we can discount our own or
any other list. WriiL- lor particiilnrs. Store open week dri\s until ti;:ilJ P. M. Sundays and Holidays
until niHiii unU .

Adiantuni

Asparagus, per string. 40c to 50c.
Bougainvilleas, per spray. 20c.

Galax $1 50 per 1000

Common Ferns 2.50 per 1000

Common Ferns 500 at ICOO rate

Marguerites. White

Yellow

.40 to
.fiO to

Iris 2.00to

Tulips 2.(H) to

Pseonies, extra quality 4.00 to

common 3.00

.M

.75

4.00

5.00

5.00

Bassett& Washburn

88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL.

^""'"iL^A^ars'fn'ClT FLOWERS

Greenliouses at Hinsdale. III.

W. E. LYNCH,

...Wholesale Florist...

The right kind of stock, packed In thr- rijjht wnv.
delivered iit the right iUu<\ and at the right prices

19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Growers oT

CUT FLOWERS.

All telegraph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, - CHICAGO.

Telephone
Main

3208

A. G. Prince &
Company *«-♦-,

for

HINSDALE ROSE CO.

WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

88 and 90 Wabash Ave.

Chicaao

A.L.

Telephone
1496

m

ANDALL c, A, KUEHN

Wholesale Florist

4 Washingrtou St., CMcago.

In our new and enlarged quarters we are better
prepared than ever to handle your orders.

Full Line of Wire De-

Successor to

Glover

run Line or wire ue- ^-^- w >iLiccesso

sign« and Florists* m« / Winter & <

■"•• s. B. Winter

Write for IHustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St

Caulogue. CHICAGO.

HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers

Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded.

HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO.

Wholesale Florists & Florists'
Supplies.

Wire Designs jt jZ ^ jt jt Our own make.

Phone 874.
P. 0. boK 103.

437 Milwaukee St.,

Milwaukee. Wis.

WHOLESALE
FLORIST

Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral

Designs. A full line of supplies always on

hand. Write for catalogue and prices.

1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO.

..C. W. WORS..

Wholesale Florist

2740 OLIVE STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO

riN£ ROSES— Shipped Carefully to all
Parts of the Country.

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists
1620 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo.

MAY 2r,. 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

981

Decoration Flowers

...IN ABINDANCE...

We will have a Large Stock of All Best Varieties

Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Lilac, Tulips, Narcissus, Valley,
Pansies, Marguerites, Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Paeonias,
Gladioli, Asparagus, Smilax, Adiantum, Common Ferns,
etc., etc. ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ GIVE US YOUR ORDER.

FLORISTS HAVING A SURPLUS
OF STOCK CONSIGN SAME TO US.

VAUOHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON

45, 47. 49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

:^lWf^^ni1fT^

i*^'.(»'.*'.^'.*.'«^.®.*«'".«.'«';'*-'"S.'*^.*'3.(«-'i

raxperiences

" 1

arnations |

READY NOW.

Send fur them^thcy are sent free.

HERRS SMILAX
$5.00 per 1000; 7S cents per 100.

Samples, Ten Cents.

I

I ALBERT M. HERR I

I

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, ZS^HSC

_,,__.,_ , , . , „ Chrysanthemums, Kentias,

QUEENS, L. I., N. Y. Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta,

l_ Bostoniensis, Etc.

...Wholesale Florists... ¥¥^f=F^-*"ir-r++-*'+-Hp-n"fT+

Chrysanthemum

Frank Hardy

LANCASTER, PA.

■ik^-i

FIRST QUALITY

Hardy cut ferns...

NEW CROP arming dailv,$l..=iUperl.(liXt. Discount
to wiiolesjile jobbers. Prince's Pine, 6c per lb.
Headquarters for Galax Leaves. Laurel festoon-
ing, 4c to Sc per yard. Laurel and Prince's Pine
Wreaths for Decoration Dav, made to order. Fine
Green Mos5inbbls..$L00; insacks,75c. Our goods
are always the best to be obtained for the money.
Prompt attention to all orders. Send in your
orders now for Ferns for Decoration Day and you
will be Mir..- ti. ha\<: thL-ni.

GROWL FERN CO.. ^osVo^^"'"«.IVs"'•

Clearance Offer Only 1000 Left

$2 per 12; SIO per 100. Not less than 50 at lOO rate. CiSh with order.

A. HERRINGTON, florham farms, madison, n. j.

IS YOU
STOC

r Complete?

IF NOT. get vour Carnations now wlnle you
have the opportunitv. Fine stock of Flora
Hill and other Novelties of IS^iS. Al?o best
older varieties. Send (or prices
GEO. HANCOCK & SON,

Grand Haven, M:ch.

-CARNATIONS*

WE STILL HAVE some varieties from pots and
flats, ready to plant in the field.

FIELD GROWN PLANTS, of all popular vari-
eties, ready in the fall.

F.Dorner& Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind.
insure against fire

IN THE

Florists' Mutual Fire

Insurance Association

Address W. J. VESEY, Sec'y,

Fort Wayne. Ind.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

HERE WE ARE FOR FOIR WEEKS!

EIRST COME, FIRST SERVED I

Fuchsias in asserted varieties. Double. 'J-Ili.,

$;i.(lll per lUU; Single. 2-in., S2.50 per 100.
Hibiscus in assortment. Single and Double,

■3';-ni., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., jri.OO per 100.
J ess i mines, Grandiflora.. . 2M-in.. $3.00 per 100
Grand Duke. , 4-in., 8.00 •'
MaidofOrleans. 3 in., .i.OO
4-in., 8.1-0

.\ral)ian 4-in.. 8.00

Rhynchospermum Jessminoides,

.'•in. $i,(HI per ItK); in bloom, 4-in., $8.00
Smilax, gm.d strong plants, 2-in ... . 2.00
2000 Moon Vines, strong plants,

2-in 3..iO

NANZ & NEUNER.

Louisville. Ky.

ALL YOU WANT

For $2.00 per hundred. pg^ jqo.

Smilax. extra strong, 2K-in. readv for 3-in. $2.00

Coleus, linht and dark, 2-in 2.00

Alternanthera, vellow and red, 2-in 2.00

Mad Salleroi, ■-'■j-in 2.0O

GESLER & ROBBINS. GALESBURG. ILL.

982

The Weekly Florists^ Review,.

MAY 26, :89S.

BANGOR, ME.

Adam Sekenger is the synonym for
a successful member of the craft even
as \yas our sire of remote memory.
This Garden of Eden is most conve-
niently laid out with two entrances
so that when a crush of visitors occur,
as happened at time of my visit, there
is no confusion and all can enjoy
the frequent displays put forth. It is
an excellent plan and has proved a
great incentive to the business. The
stock is well worth inspection.

Ground has been staked out for an
additional range of houses and had I
been a drummer for a glass house
cpioting low I would haye booked a
nice order, but as this commodity has
advanced in price Mr. Sekenger will
"Bide a wee" ere building. \V. M,

BAR HARBOR. ME. — With the
boom of cannon in the distance the
craft are very pessimistic with regard
to the season's business now .npproach-
ing. basing their fears upon the facts
that many owners of yachts will be
absent. These constitute a large per-
centage of the cottagers and usually
entertain lavishly. Let us hope things
will turn out profitably to all.

HfXTS REVIEW OF THE CHIi\\aO
1I.\RKET.

The i>a.st week will never be lookel back
upon with pleasure, either by the i^rowei",
the commission man or the retailer. As
we heard one retailer put it. "July busi-
ness with May stock." That may be cor-
rect from a retailer's stajidpoint, who
buys only what is needed from day to day.
but the commission men will say that it
has been July business, with fully double
the usual May supply.

Roses have come out in immense num-
bers. A few — possibly 10 per cent— bring
a fair price, the balance go on offers
The buds are growing smaller, and some
growers have a bad dose of mildew on
their :hands, and in competition with
clean foliaged stock the mildewed article
cannot be moved at any price.

In carnations good whites are selling
well. Pink ai-e a glut, reds are in general
poor and not in much demand. Sweet
peas move slowly, at constantly falling
Iirices. Harrisii. though not numerous,
are little sought for.

Out door stock is selling veiT poorly,
not for years has it been so hard to work
off flowers of this class.

We trust the present week will in a
measure make up for the low average of
the last three or four.

NOW in course of preparation. The
Florists' Manual, by William Scott. It
will cover the whole field of commer-
cial floriculture, the articles arranged
alphabetically, so that reference may
be quick and easy. It will be a whole
library in itself. Price only |o.tK>. Send
in your order now to the Florists' Pub-
lishing Co., 530-535 Caxton building,
Chicago.

CRABB & HUNTER.

Violet and Carnation Specialists,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.

NO\X7 '^ """ '""'' '° ^"^' Kootc-d violet Run-

x^vy W nets. Marie Louise. Farguhaf and

Lady Hume Campbell. $1.00 per iOO; $7.00per 1000.

In pots later. Write for prices.

rVERYONE WANTS THE BEST!
^AN YOU BLAME THEM?

'SV A'^^ ^^^ THING WON'T DO.

" " ANY DEALERS DON'T KNOW IT
I IVE ONES DO—

v.- ^^ Including ourselves.
(^/^r\^ ^ IVIo disappointment.

W. S. HEFFRON.Mgr.

Phone
Main 4i j7

lOOD STOCK ALWAYS .* .* .< .* .*

j*^philadelphla, pa.

CLEARY & CO. DEWEY?

Yes, ■we do

Plant Auctioneers,

60 Vesey St., - New York City.

SELL EVERY
TUESDAY and FRIDAY

■SEND FUK CAT.\Ll)(jUE,

■4!.-»i Auctioneer, J. P. CI.EABY.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, 4ND ALL KINDS
or SUSONABLE fLOWERS IN STOCK

KASTINQ.'*'^"'?"'^^

Commission)
! Florist. . ■

495 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y. i
(Also Dealer in Florists* Supplies and Wire Designs)

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

li THE LARGEST
--^ SUPPUY HOUSE
II IN AMERICA

New Citalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application.
For the trade only.

60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ALTERNANTHERAS, extra tine. 2-111. P. .Major.

.A. Nana. K. Nana, $2.S0 per 10(); $20.00 per ItKXI.

Rooted Cuttings .V Nana. R. Nana. 50c per 100;

$4 fKJ per lIHifl: $7 00 per 310 l
FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTV, strong plants. $3

per 100. A. J. BALDWIN. Newark. Ohio.

WM. J. BAKER,

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS,

1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS.

EDWARD REID,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1526 Ranstead St.,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Consignments of only the best Stock
solicited.

W7V^. C. S7VYITH

CONSIGNMENTS

OF CHOICE

STOCK

SOLICITED

40 South 16th Street,

LONO OtSTANCE 'PHONE 5006 A.

Our central location enables us to till out-of-
town orders at short notice.

lUboksale
florist

PHILADELPHIA.

Mention The Florists'
writing advertisers.

Review when

Boston Fern

Heavy, well-shaped plants, splendid fur
store decoration. \'ery durable.
6-in. pots, $1.00 eacli; $12.00 per dozen.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

Gcrmantown, Pa.

UPSAL

STATION, PENNA, R. R.

MAY 2fi, 1S9S.

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FLORISTS' gUPPLIES

When in need of anything in way of Wire Designs,
Wheat Sheaves, Cutlery, or anything in general use
by the trade, bear in mind that we can supply you.
On Wire Designs, of which we are large manufac-
turers and carry a large stock, we meet the
prices of any reliable house.. . 'i^^ W»
will not be undersold on these goods. ^ j* .M v't j*

Our WHEAT SHEAVES

Sill tiu'inselvL'S. Handsome shape, full si/e and weight, made of
l"'St quality material, prices right.

WHITE CAPE FLOWERS,

A f;;uoii (luality at tJO cents per pound.

CYCAS I.EAVES,

IMSIORTEI.I.ES,

INSECTICIDES,

SAYNOB KNIVES,

Can tiirnish a good I'runing Shear lor $1.00.

No toy, but a good strong shear that will do the business.

RIBBON,

SHEARS.

Send for

Catalogue.

CIT FLOWERS

Decoration - Day - Prices

Taking Effect M.iv -Ji;, ts<K.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

We are headquarters for CUT FLOWERS.

CARNATIONS.

Fair quality per 100, SI. 00-2. 00

Extra select " 2.0O-3.00

Whites (scarce! " :i. 00-4. 00

Beauties, long

mediiini,
short.

ROSES.

perdoz.. :!.0O-3.50

2.00-2..iO

1 00-1-50

Brides per 100 4 O.l~«,00

Maids

Meteor

Perles

Our selection

4.00-B.OO
4.00-ti.OO
;i. 00-5. 00
.500-

Seasonable Flower Seeds fl^^l^rSE°K

E. H. HUNT,

76-78 Wabash Avenue

CHICAGO.

GREENS.

.Asparagus per string, .00-

Farns,

,\diantuni per 100, .75-1.00

Common Fancy .". per 1000, 2. .50 —

Smilax per do/., 2.00—

MISCELLANEOUS.

.\lyssuui per 100. .25— ,40

Marguerites " .25 — .50

Mignonette ■" .75 — l.OJ

Forget-me-not " .50 —

Call as per do z., 1.00 —

Harrisii 1.00— 1.?5

Paeonies per lOO, 4.00-5.00

Valley

Tulips

S\yeet Peas

.■Stocks, white, line

Cape Jasmine ....

Lilac per buncli.

:. 00-4. 00
2.00-3.00

.7.5-1.00

.75—
1.50—2.50

AH other seasonable stock at market rates.
Special Attention Given to the Shipping Trade.

HINT'S flOWERS ?!„,„„„,.

Bedding Plants

P,inMi.s III 1,1, 1. flOO pL-r 100, $15.00 per 1. 000.

\erhena. 2-incli pots, tine plants and colors. $2.00

per 100, $1.5.00 per 1.000.
Vinca Major. t!4-in.. $10.00 per 100. $so.00 per 1.000
\inca Major. 2-incli. $3.00 ■ $25.00
Chrvsanthenuims. rooted cuttings. $1.50 per 100.

$12,110 per 1.000. 2-inch pots. $2.(0

$l.s.00

C. LENGENFELDER,

Station X, Lincoln and Berteau Aves.
CHICAGO.

REED & KELLER,

122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mantifacturersof WIRE i' DESIGNS

ana Dealers m

Hm»H»» FLORISTS' .' SIPPLIES
Live Sphagnum IVIoss

For Orchids, etc.. $1.35 per btJ.

Sphagnum Moss ^i[lS<trb1i£'&'

Peat *'■"" P^'' ''^'^' quality A No. 1.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO.,

SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN.

SMftUU
GRBEN

Asparagus Plumosus ^^ Russian Violets

Nanus

strings
8 to 10 feet
long. 50 cents

W. H. ELLIOTT,
BRIGHTON, - - - MASS

Shipped

to any part

of the country.

Strong 2i.,'in. pots, $3.00 per 100.
Rooted Runners, $1.00 per 100.

Sempie's .'Xsters. white, rose pink, shell pink iind

layender, separate colors, $2.50 per 1000.
I1bl. Golden Marguerite, $3.00 per 100.
C-\sH With Orukk.

A. 4 G. ROS3ACH. Pemberton, N.J.

Peacock's
Prize Winning

36 First Prizes out
of 39 entries in
tS96 and 1897

Send fnr i>h,.S Illustrated Descrip-
tive WliDR'^^ale Catalogue before
phicini; unier-i elsewhere.

Dahlias

W. p. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

Mention The Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

COLEIS

Strong Rooted.
' Any Quantities.

v«wwwwvirw C. Verschaffetii. G. Bedder.

l-'ire Brand. I'ark Beauty ami Superh Fanc\
Leafed. 30 \ ar.. ."lOc per llio. express : o5c by mail.

DANIEL K. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

Always mention the Florists' Review
when writing advertisers.

Galax

For use with Violets. Stiff wiry
Stems. Work up beautifully. Are
all the rage j* ^ ^"t ^4 ^it ^ ^ jt

Bo.x of .5(X)0. $5.00
Less quantit.v at SI. 25 per 1000

.\ddross

MARL.AM P. KEUSBY

1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. IVIass.

Evergreens...

Choice Specimens for Lawn Decoration.

Send for Descriptive CataloRiie ami Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE, - BUCKS CO., PA.

THE REGAN
... PRINTING HOUSE...

Nursery
Seeded ^
Florists'

rSatalo^ues

87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago.

. BtJY TOUR supplies from the ad-
vertisers in The Florists' Review, and
thereby increase the earnings of your
certificate.

984

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

M\Y 26,

WALLINGFORD, CONN.

Geo. H. Rowden does not claim to
know it all, simply because he has
had success with lilies this year espe-
cially, but the method he regularly
adopts is worth relating. The bulbs
are potted upon receipt into a 4'o-inch
pot with plenty of drainage (and, by
the way, a little sand around the bulb
as practiced by the old-time growers
will be quite in order). The pots are
given one good soaking, then placed in
frames covered with shutters to keep
off any additional moisture; when
sprouted sash is substituted for shut-
ters. The pots are kept in this stage
until room can be found for them in
the house, when the bulbs are shifted
into the pots in which they are in-
tended to bloom. The advantage of
new soil benefits the plant, which no
doubt is induced to grow better by
this action. This is a desideratum,
however, in most cases. W. M.

BROOKLINE, MASS.

F. E. Palmer cordially invites all
skeptics to his houses, where can be
seen roses, both grafted and on own
roots, in the same house. Under such
conditions only can comparison be
made. In this case it is decidedly in
favor of grafted stock. I never saw
finer PapaGontiers; small wonder they
sell so well; such exquislLe color. In
commenting upon the season, Mr. Pal-
mer said it was the best he has yet
seen.

Jas. Quinn speaks in a similar strain
and is being rushed with spring busi-
ness. Weddings and funerals have
kept him busy for some time past.

Miss Vass notes as large demand as
usual for Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.
This lad.v was very fortunate with her
lilies at Easter, proving that Japan
bulbs can easily be brought into bloom
with the necessary attention. W. M.

NEWBURYPORT, MASS.

E. W. Pearson carries his roses over
the second season. He finds this
method profitable, particularly with
Woottons, which are exceptionally fine.
Just now roses are plentiful, so the
capital plan is adopted in giving a
bloom to every purchaser of plants, a
paying advertisement. Considerable
addition will be given to space for
palms, and a carnation house 125x16
is in course of erection. Four acres of
fine soil is intended as a nursery to
supply local demand.

Mr. Pearson's best man has left for
the front, leaving behind as a legacy a
fine lot of spring stock. W. M.

YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup-
plies to the very best advantage from
advertisers in The FloristLi' R -view.
and at the same time a(3vanc3 the in-
terests of your paper.

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

Collections, Credits, Etc.

;>71 Broadway, - - NEW YORK

GET THE BEST

Our Prices are Low.

Send 1(1 Cf

Ft-r 100.
Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis

Bleu,.-, -J^.-inch pots $2. .50

Alternanthera, P. Major, .^tirea
Nana, .\mal)ilis and Pittsburg

(rooted cuttings) 1 00

Alternanthera, as at)ove, 2'^.in.

pots 2,00

Alyssum, T, Tliunil} and Giant

dill, 2"5-incli pots 2 .''■0

Begonias, tine assortment, 3-inch

pots ,. ., 4,(X)

Begonias, \'ernon. 2'4-incl) pots ^..^iO
Cannas, started, very strong, from
3 and t incii pots: .Mplionse
Bouvier, Chas. Henderson, and

Mme. Crozy 3. ,50

Strong roots of above varieties,. ., 2.50

Cash with order

Orders amounting

considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied.

Ills for samples of \our want^,

Per lOtKI Per 100, Per 1000

Fuchsias, afine assortment. 2H-

$20 II! I iiiLh puts 2.50 20.00

Geraniums, Bruant, Gen. Grant,

L;i linMrilc, etc. 3-inch pots 4,00 35.00

7 "ill German Ivy, 2'2-incii pots 2.00 15.00

Heliotrope, blue. 2;i-inch pots. . 2,.50 20,00
•• 4 •■ •■ ... BOO 50,00
white, 2W " '■ . . 3,00 '25,00
Moon Vines (tlie true Colonvc-

tionl.i'i-lnch pots 4.00 35,00

Rooted cuttings 2. ,50 20,00

Salvia, Nana Erecta, or bonfire

iver\ strung I, 2';-inch pots 2.50 '20.00

Swainsona, .-Mba and Rosea

I ver.v strong), 2;,-inch pots 4,00 30.00

Cannas — Fine assortment of leading varieties.
Prices on application,
from unknown customers or c. o. d.
to J5 and over, f. o. b. New York City.

15

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35 11(1
30,00

30.00
■20.00

\Vm. L. .S\V.\N, Prop.
J. C. CL.ARK. Supt.

Seawanhaka Greenhouses,

Oyster Bay, N. Y.

P O Box 34,

VAJ.J.JI.JLJ.J.4.AJ.J.AJi..l.JLJ.A.».AJ.J.Jt..t.A.i.AJ.J-.!.J.AJ.J.J.AJI.AAAAAJ.J^J..!.4.A4.J.AJ.4.'f

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The Harrisii Disease

can be prevented by immersing the bulbs
for ten hours in a half solution of

..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°°

This lias Irh-ii lohi Iii^i\fl\ prtAt-n !i\ '■x^ifriiiifiit^ at Liiicuhi Park. Llm.Hj»t), The Tuiiit; also

kiils Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bufr. and other insect pests without injury to the

plant ,\ trial of a "J-'i-cent tii>tll-? will convince you that a realh' remarkable

iii'-<'i. ticiHc hii-^ hmi discovered. Send for circular.

Kraft Plant Tonic Co., ^__^_

Rockford, III. |

%/■=■■"* f^ f^ IWl 7J ^^ The clinicest varieties nnd healthiest phmts
V 1>I^ U L>l TrA'O uTown. Str.in- plants in liiid and lilni.ii).

~——^—^^—^-^^^—^—^^^^— $2.50 per hundredi $20.00 per thousand

Gl=. I~J 7]l f^J I I I l^'I ^^ 75 finest varieties in cultivation, grown in 3,''2-
VlJ W^/\ It I \^ \^t '^J in. pots. Strong; plants in bud and
bloom. $5.00 per 100.

J. b. DlbL-OIN, BloomsburA. Pa.

I Burpee's Seeds Grow I

DITCH BILBSI

For Next Pall Importation.

Ask for Copy of Catalog'ne.

L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N. J.

Do You Need

Young' Bose Stock for 0

Planting Out of 3-in. Pots i

A dollar more on the hundred is notliiug il vou get
better stock. Send 50 cents or $1.UU in stamps tor
samples of what you want to

GEO. A

Mention Florists' Re\iew,

KUHL,

PEKIN, ILL

800 ASPARAGIS

PLIMOSIS NANIS

from seed, 'J'^-incli. at 5:i.0U pt-r IDO. Ready lor a
shift. Better than adiantum for cutting.

WM. HALBROOKS,

EVANSVILLE, IND

MAY 26. 1S9S.

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985

i VMMiMiiMt)mimiiMmi)mimMHMm{iJMJii^

As Leaders in All Things....

We lead the early closing movement, and take this means to inform our many-
patrons and friends that from JUNE 1st UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1st our store will
close at 5 p. m. on weekdays, 1 p. m. on Saturdays, and can still execute all
orders as carefully and speedily as heretofore.

Yours respectfully,

M, RICE & CO,

IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF

Florists' Supplies

25 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. |

PANT MOVE ON CUBA

U TILL OUR STOCK IS SOLD.

BOOTED CUTTINGS. I'crl.COO. Fer 100

Vincas. variegated $10.00 $1.25

Rex BeffonTa 17.50 2.00

Mrs. Pollock and Mt. of Snow.. .. 15.00 2,00
Geraniums, Double Giant, LaFa-

vorite 12.50 1.50

Geraniums, mixed 10.00 1.25

Md. Salleroi lO.OO 1.25

AbutilonSou de Bon 15.00 2.0O

Impatiens Sultani 17.50 2.00

Lemon \'erhena 12.50 1,.50

Fuchsia. Trailing Queen 12. .50 1.50

Marguerite, Giant Pearl 15.00 2.00

Alvssum, Double Giant 8.00 1.00

Coleus, fancy 8.00 1.00

Coleus, separate colors fi.OO .75

Coleus, mixed 5,00 .IJO

Heliotrope 10.00 1.25

Lobelia 10.00 1.25

Vernon Begonia 10.00 1.25

.Asters, transplanted 10.00 1.25

.Mternanthera, red 5.00 .fiO

Golden Pvrethrum SI. 00 1.015

Orders o( 1,000 assorted Rooted

Cuttings at 1.000 rates,

Vincas, variegated, 2K-inch pots.. 20.00 2.50

Vincas, " 3 " .. 35.00 4.00

Vincas. " iii " .. .50.00 H.OO

Vincas, ', 4 " .. 10.00

TrailingQueen Fuchsias, 2Ji-inch pots.. 4.00

Coleus, Md. Salleroi VA " .. 2.00

Impatiens Sultani 2Ji " .. 3.00

Centaurea Candidissima..2}^ "* .. 3.00

Centaurea Gvmnocarpa,.2J^ " 2.00

Lobelia, white stock 2!^ '• 2.00

Petunias, double 2li " ,. 4.00

Petunias, single fringed.. 2K *' 3.00

Geraniums, mixed 2^ •' $2.00 to 3.00

Alternanthera. red 2 '• 2.00

TERMS C.\SH OR C. O, n.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N.Y.

Mrs. Robt. Garrett

New Pink Forcing Rose.

Winner of six certificates, medal and
silver cup. $;i.."iO per dn/.; fl'^ per 1(H).

A Fine Stock of Young' Chrysanthemums
and Carnations.

Send for Trade List describing above
in detail.

H. WEBER & SONS, -- OAKLAND, MD,

Pine Healthy Stock of

Brides, Bridesmaid and Perles.

IlMts

Writ.' fi,r I'rir

VXJ.J.*J.J.Jt.Jt.AJ.J.AJ.J.J..

Pelargoniums

Extra fine stock from 4-in.
pots in bud and bloom;
just tfie thing for Decora-
tion Day trade. ^<t jt jt jt

Per doz.

.MME. VIBEKT $1.75

VICTOR 1.75

.MRS. R. S.ANDIFORD 2.,50

MRS. P. CARPEXTER-fine double white... 2.50

Per 100

$12.00

12.00

20.00

20.00

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.M.so a fine assortment nf 4-incli Geraniums in bud and bloom at$1.00perdoz

l':i^h with onicr. .\ddn-ss

fs.oo per 100.

H. W. BUCKBEE,

FOREST CITY GREEXHOISES

ROCKFORD, ILL.

EADY FOR
MM EDI ATE
LANTING,

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. ■-

Fully equal to those sent out the last six years, first-class and perfectly heiiUhy In every respect.

Only sele<teil Krowlh from tlowerint; shoots used In propuf^atine.

WOOTTON LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT

H-mrh |i.,ls. SK.OOper lOU; 4-hnli puts. iV'.m per luo.
nETEOR, BRIDESMAID, GONTIER. SUNSET. BON SILENE, MERMET

PERLE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE,

3-inch pots, S~.UO per 100; 4-ineh pots. $li),ou per lui).

J. I.. DII.I.OH', BI.OOMSBVRG, FA.

W. T, & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa.

BASSETT & WASHBURN'S

ROSE Plants

We have an extra selected stock of the following

Rose Plants. Will guarantee them to be

as fine as any grown.

Per 100. Per 1.000
.American Beauty.... 25^-iuch pot, $5.00 $.50.00

Brides .2H " 3.00 25.00

Bridesmaids 2'4 " 3.00 25.00

President Carnot... 2'., " 3.50 35.00

BASSETT i WASHBURN,

store, 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL,

Loup Distance 'Phone .Main 223.
Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL.

LiTip Distance "Plione Xo. 10,

Do You Plant ^

American Beauties •

1500 3-Inch at $5 per 100.

Not culljngs but stricth A N'o. 1 strone;. clean, well
crown stoclv. and guaranteed Iree nf all disease.

A. DONAGHIE. 109 S. 16th St . Omaha. Neb.

Always mention the Florists' Review when
writing advertisers.

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MAJOR VAR.

From 2'/2-incli pots

.$2. .50 per 100.

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Two thoroughbred maleANGORA KITTENS.
8 weeks' old, maltese and gray and inal-
tese and white, $7.50 each. A good adv.
for well-kept greenhouse.

Williams & Crittenden,

WATERLOO, IOWA.

t'Tffff-fyyr^Txxyyrffr'r-TtfrA

Marie Louise Runners

25,00O at $4 per lOOO; 60c. per 100.

U/ANTCn ''W Maids, 600 Brides, 200 Perles, 200
iTHIIItU Beauties, 200 Meteor, 200 Belle Sie-
brecht 2?i-inch pots.

HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK,

Mention Florists' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH.

986

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

MAY 26, 1S9S.

NORTHAMPTON, MASS.

The proverb, "All things come to
him who waits," most aptly applies to
H. W. Field, who has just Ijeen re-
warded by a bargain in a three acre
lot of land in the city limits and past
which a new trolley line runs. Upon
the corner lot, fac.ng two streets, three
houses are being erected, two full
span. 110x19 and 100x25 feet, re-
spectively,' and one three-quarter
span, llOxlO and lUUxi'5 feet, re-
so arranged as to provide for other
houses in prospective. Sufficient top
soil for a three years' planting is quite
an item nowadays, when good soil is
difficult to obtain. Mr. Field had a
splendid Easter, converting his pretty
store into a show house wherein the
choice stock was arranged to tempting
advantage by Miss Field.

I looked in on Mr. E. J. Canning,
who, although a graduate of Kew,
England, Philadelphia claims as one
of her own, as it was in that hospita-
ble city Mr. Canning first saw the
light of this great and glorious coun-
try, and to what an enviable position
has he attained since taking charge of
the Botanic Garden attached to the
Smiths Colleges here, which includes
a class of one hundred and twenty-
five sweet girl students of botany. Is
it to be wondered at that the plants
seem to bloom more perfectly under
their influence as they flit from flower
to flower like so many butterflies cast-
ing a delightful halo about them? Yet
even in this garden of Eden the pesky
insects will invade, but Mr. Canning
holds them in check by the use of
kerosene applied by spraying as flne
as a Scotch mist; if applied any
coarser, would injure the foliage.
Palms, ferns of strong growth, and
such foliage plants as crotons and the
like, apparently beneflt by the appli-
cation.

Encouraged with the interest taken
by the students in the classes, the fac-
ulty proposes making considerable ad-
ditions to the glass section, and en-
large the class, which is filled to over-
flowing. Also to introduce zoology, so
that with some other of the sciences
Mr. Canning will be flooded with olo-
gies.

The herbaceous section is most in-
teresting and instrtictive. Here we
have a striking illustration of Ameri-
can foresight, for most assuredly the
majority, if not all, of these clever
girls will at no very distant date be
interested in homes of their own or of
others, wliich must be surrottnded
with mementos of the lovely times
they are now experiencing, and here is
where the smart florist will get in his
work and keep up-to-date, as illus-
trated by the aforementioned Mr.
Field, who intends setting aside a big
piece of ground as an herbaceous bor-
der. He says there are so many things
really beautiful which can be handled
to advantage during the summer sea-
son at a small outlay.

W. M.

We have a

Fine Stock
of the
Leading..

GArNMAS

Extra Strong Pot-Grown Plants.

In fine shape
for immediate
bedding".

Best Standard Sorts at $8.00 per 100, as follows: .Mme. Crozy, Alphonse Bouvier. Chas. Hen-

ilt-rson. I' liirfiici' \'aii;.;lian. I K I'ht^(hi. Effandale. J. D. Cabos, Queen Charlotte, Pres. Carnot,

Paul Martiuaiil, I C- \'auglian. Aiiiiiiral Avellan. Austria, etc.
Extra Choice Varieties at $10. CO per lOO^ as follows: Pierson's Premier. Chicago, Eldorado.

Papa. Suuv. (Il- Aiitoinc Cr(>/\, ISoiiv df Pres. Carnot, lieaute de Poitevine, Italia, Burbank, etc.
Recent Introductions and Novelties at $15.00 per 100, as follows: Philadelphia, Souv. de

Mine. CT<r/\, Maiden's lilu^li. Mrs, |-airniaii Kn^'^rs. Knln-rt Christie, Mile. Berat, etc.
We have a tine stock ..[ TABRYTOWN and FRES. CI.EVEI.AND, two of the hnest varieties th t

liave bet-n nitroduced m years. $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100.
We can also supply the following varietiL-s in limited quantities at $6.00 per doz., viz: Defender,

Pres. McKinley, California. Duchess df Marlborough. Rosemawr, Sam Trflease. Duke of Marl-

I'lTough. Furst von Holienluhe. Can supply Goliath at $9.00 per doz.

ra strong plants. 6-in. pots, $t).00 per du/.

MLSA ENSETE (Abyssinian Banana) Ext

TAI Anil IM F<iri II FMTI IIU Strong dormant bulbs. 9-12 in. in circumference. $ii.00 per 100;
V/m_ni/IUITI I_*3V/UI-I_I1I I UITI strong plants. 6-in. pots, $12.00 per 100.

Wi- aU,. ha\(- a liiH.' stn(_k of
MOMTHI Y Pn^F^ for bedding. Can oHer hne plants, 3H-in. pots, coming into bud and
ITIVI^ IIILI IWOLO bloom, at onlv $8.00 per lOO, as follows: Mosella (the Yellow Soupert),

Cluthild'-- Suupert. Hermosa, Duchessi- de Bra[>ant. Mine. Jos. Schwartz, Etoile de Lyon, Me-

tfiir, Aug, (.Tuinnist-au. utc- Also

Extra Choice Hybrid Teas at $10.00 per 100, as follows: Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.

Pres. Carnot. Mme. Caroline Tt-stout, Mainan Crochet, Souv. de Wootton, Sunset, etc.

We can also offt-r some extra fine, large and heavy two-year-old Hybrid Tea Roses, ti-in.

pots. coming into bud and bloom, fine stock where extra heavy plants are wanted, at $30. OO

per 100, as follows: Pres. Carnot. Mme. Caroline Testout, Kaiserin Augusta X'ictnria, La

France, Aug. Guinoiseau. Caroline Marniesse. Meteor, etc.
Wr ha\i' also a hue lot of extra lieavy

CRIMSON RAMBLERS Z'rtCli^M-^rZf"'' "'^=>'-""- "■■"• p°'=' "'"' ""^^ '

\\r iKHr :i|v,, a till.- Shirk o(

DRAC/ENA l\DIVISA ^'^""S plants, .'i-in. pots. $3.00 per doz.; extra strong plants, B-in. pots,

HYIlRAMr^FA ATAU^A ?>"<■ tuhsin bud and bloom, eight to twelve buds and flowers each,
■ I I UI\m^V»L/\ W I /M\On beginning to show color, lor |1.30 to $2.00 each.

Wr hav,- also a tin.- lin.' nl
RFnniMr^ pi AMT^ Coleus Verschaffeltli and CoWen Bedder, .Mtcrnanthera Paronychloides
"•-"Iffl^yf ri_A%lllC» Major and Rosea Nana. Dbl Grant and Beaute de Poitevine Geraniums,

'I "in 'lliLiiii 11 Al\ ^suni, .'Vbutilon Savit/ii. Nasturtiums. \'inca?, etc.

IF IN WANT OP ANY STOCK, WRITE US FOB PBICES.

F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

^■.'..-«'.\.'.

iS*^

Kentia Palm Seeds. I

Fresh seeds of Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana by the case of 5,000.
Seeds received direct from Australia. Price, Si7-5o — net cash F. O. B. New-
York. Prices for large quantities on application.

J-
I
-1: Room 52.

AISTRALIAN PALM SEED CO.,

90 Nassau Street, New York.

Clucas &
Boddington Co.

SEEDS, BUX,BS

AND FI.ANTS

501-503 W. t3th Street

New York City.
Tel. Call 403 18th St.

Have Any Surplus Stock

to sell to the trade,
advertise it in the

Florists' Review.

CASH.

Per 100
$4.0n
2.00
•2.00
2.0O
2.00
3.00

BARGAINS IN PLANTS ^°«

Frknch CA^■^■AS. Crozy, Q. Ctiarlolte,

HoreiK-p Vaiifjlian, tine plants, - - - -
(tKUaniums, Double Grant. 2%-lu. pots.
Salvias, t'lara liednrin, '2^-in. pots, - - -
t'oLKUS, 5 varieties, fine, 2S " - _ -
HttfiOMA Vkiinon, line, 2Lri ■' - _ -

Mountain of Snow Gbranitj u, 'J>^-ln, pots
Order :it once and get good stoclt.

NICHOLAS AMOS, CRESTLINE, O.

Sphagnum Moss

A very select quality, 7f)c per bale, !•
bales "S6.00 Grown and packed by

M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis.

Write for prices on c.ir lots.

Always mention the FlOPiStS' RevieW when writing advertisers.

MAY 2t;. l.SftS.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

987

BcHiiraimCI

Bedding

M.ELUl)-

•CC.POLLVORTM

P-: STILL HAVK A NICK LOT OF

BKLLK SILHRKCHT ROSKS IN 2'-
INCH POTS WHICH WE WILL SELL
CHKAP. ..< ^t .< „^e jt jt

a

Plants

GERANIUMS, COLEUS, VINCAS, PANSIES.
VERBENAS, ASTERS, GRAVE MYRTLE,
ALTERNANTHERAS, ETC.

■ssrsD FOR PRICES TO PI | |S & POLLWORTH, Box 75, MILWAIKEE, WIS.

^. Water
Lilies -"■*
Aquatics

We make a specialty
nf these favorites and
our Collection in both
liardy and tender sorts
is unsurpassed. Our
list includes novtltics

HENRY A. DREER,

Nymphaeas
Nelumbiums

and Victorias

Selectii.tns made and
estimates tumished
for stocking large or
= small pnnds, etc.

PHILADELPHU.

SURPLUS STOCK of

Booted Cuttings, VM Flora Hill. $2.50 per 100.

$l.Mi(> fur tin- lot.
Geraniums— Heteranthe. Nutt, Mrs. E. G. Hill,

Beaute de Poitevine, Glorie de France, La Fa-

\ orite. Bailey (Bright Pink I, and many others.

.All fine, strong and healthy, in bud and bloom,

ready for market and liedding, from 3-in.pots,

$l..iO per 100. $10.00 per I.HKI. From 2 to 2J^-in.

pots. $2. SO per 100, $20,011 per 1.000.
Petunias, Double Mixed, 3-in. pots, per 10O.$4.50
Alterantheras, P. Major. .A. Nana, 2^-in.

per liHl 3.00

Dracaena Indivisa, 3-in. pots, per 100 .... .'t.OO
Fever Pew i Little Gem) 3-in. pots, per 100. 3..i0

Salvia Splendens, 3-in. pots, per 100 3..^0

Vinca Major Varie^ata, extra strong,

In.m :i>.,-in. pots, per 100 ,5.00

Vinca Major, Rooted Cutting, strong, per

100 $1.00, per 1,000. 8.00

i^^ Cash with order from unknown customers or

C. O. D. Orders of $5 (H) or over

E. HAI.I. & SON, CLYDE. O.

PALMS

AN D

FERNS

The Largest Stock of
Plants in the West.

1708 N. Halsted St.

Chicago

Do You Want to Save 10'' o?

Let us figure INOW on your list

of BLLBS for summer and fall delivery.

■^"^ y Harrisii, Eongiflorums,
■ Roman Hyacinths, Etc.

H. H. BERGER & CO.,

%»/ rtM I Latania Borbonica Seed, per lb., 50c.
We Offer \ .i Ibs., $2.2.i, delivered.
Special / .Areca Lutescens, loo, 7,ic.; 1000
' delivered.

Address,

Established 1S7.S.

220 Broadway,
New York.

S?:

=?8

Armstrong's
Everblooming
Tuberose

A new departure in Tuberose
growth. Flower bearing buds
continue to form around the
old flower stalk indetinitely.
Flowers greatly superior to
those of all other single Tube-
roses. Awarded Certificate of
Merit by the S. A. F. at Pro\-i-
dence last August, and the
Shaw Gold Medal at St. Louis
in November.

FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS

Address LutHerflrmstrono,

3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

SS:

.00

Surplus Stock of Hydrangeas, Geraniums
and Coleuses. Hydrangea F^mpress I-tuge-
nie. best pink market sort, fine stock, coming in
bud, i)-inch puts at $35.00 per 100; .5-inch pots at
$20.00 per 100; 4-inch pots at $10 00 per 100.

Geraniums, good market sorts. $6.00 per 100, 4-inch
pots. Coleus \'erschaffeltii, stock plants, $2 0
per 100. *

EVENDEN BROTHERS. - Williamsport. Pa.

Ornamental Shrubs,

HERBACEOUS PEBENNIAI.S.

A specialty of Iris. Phlo.x, Pajonies. Pvrethrums.
Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application,

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Leading ESTAnLiSHEO i854.

New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS.

^

If You ^

Have Any Surplus

Stock to sell to the trade
advertise it in....

THE FLORISTS' REVIEW.

S'Pa'FaTI^ LAWN GRASS

K^A^^iJJ^I^ $12.00 per 100 lbs. |

Finest Quality Ever Offered iRetftils ; ' 30c. lb.)

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, StEDSMAN,

BECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

■^Ti^lr' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES. 1

Subscribers

ARE They will materially advance
REMINDED ^^'^ interests of their paper by buying supplies of
THAT the advertisers in the

Alw.iys MENTION the

name of the paper when sending

inquiries or orders.

Florists' Review****

988

The Weekly Florists^ Review*

MAY 26, 1898.

BALTIMORE.

Trade Review.

Trade the past week was a decided
improvement over tlie unsettled con-
dition of tlie week previous. Most all
of the retailers reported a change for
the better, and seemed more hopeful,
now that the good weather has return-
ed. In the wholesale market there is
little or no change, except in quality,
which has greatly improved. The sup-
ply and demand are about equal.

Hail Storm.

On the 16th inst. Baltimore and vi-
cinity were visited by a severe hail-
storm, which, although of short dura-
tion, did much damage to florists who
were so unfortunate as to be located
within its path. The storm was moot
severe in the southwestern section, and
it was only in that district that heavy
loss was sustained.

Samuel Feast & Sons suffered se-
verely, having quite a large percent of
their glass broken. Mr. .Jno. Cook, Old
Frederick Road, lost about 500 square
feet. Mr. A. Stoll was also damaged
to the extent of $50, while many oth-
ers in that radius met with smaller
losses.

Notes.

A very emblematic reminder of the
times was seen this week in the win-
dows of Mr. W. J. Halliday. Framed
in a wreath of laurel, and draped in
the folds of Old Glory, was an excel-
lent portrait of Admiral Dewey. The
extreme simplicity of the design added
doubly to its patriotic effectiveness.

Saturday the 21st was flower day
in Baltimore. The Massachusetts Sixth
Regiment passed through our city, en
route south, and was given a floral
ovation. The city officials presented
them with a handsome basket of flow-
ers, tied with large bows of the na-
tional colors, the streamers of which
bore in gold letters the following in-
scriptions: "Massachusetts and Mary-
land, May 21, '98." "Baltimore Wel-
comes the Sixth Regiment, Flowers
Instead of Bullets." "God Bless You
and Bring You Safely Home."

All along the line of march many
thousand flowers were thrown at the
soldier visitors, which act presented a
striking contrast to the historic recep-
tion of bullets given this same regi-
ment in 1861.

Mr. Samuel S. Pennock paid us a fly-
ing visit last week. C. F. F.

THE American Journal of Health
prints in its issue of May 10 an edito-
rial very warmly commending the
"Excelsior Brand" of plant food man-
ufactured by the Walker Fertilizer
Co., Clifton Springs, N. Y. It prints
this report as the result of extensive
experiments with the plant food.

IF YOU want to buy you will find
it to your advantage to buy of the
advertisers in The Review. If you
want to sell, you will find it to your
advantaee to advertise in The Review.

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silllllli!ililii:!iilllii::iiiliiiniiiii:iiiilliiillliiiiilliiiiiillii;:iillliiillliiJllli!iiillliiiiiu^

JADOO

(KiFVl A. BLANC & CO.,

Offices, 314-316 N. Eleventh Street,

Phii ADi.i.i'Hi.A, ]'.\.. M.irch 15, i8()8.
The American Jadoo Co.

Gentlemen: — Mr. Craig's wonderful success in j.jrowins;Cro-
tons, Palms, Asparagus Sprengerii, and even Roses in Jadoo in-
duced us to order a ton of you some time ago. We have used it
with gratifying results on various plants and are so highly pleased
with it that we wish you to send us another ton at once, as we have
a lot of valuable new Cannas waiting for it now.

We have not used Jadoo as indistriniinatcly as Dthers, and
therefcjrc, we think our success with it can be attributed to careful
judgment as to watering.

.\s the ni.itcri.il retains 200 per cent, more water than ordinary
putting suil, the plants grown in it shuuld and must be watered less
frequentiv; the )iots slmuld also be of much smaller si/e. In these
two items alone the saving in labor and space is very great and fully
covers the extra cost of material

Seedlings uf .Vsp.iragus .Sprcngeri do wonderfully well in it,
even when grown in small paper |iots (another saving of space),
when reiiotting we use only one-half Jadoo and one-half soil — for
Cannas we use one-third Jadoo — for fancy leaf Caladiums one-half
snil and Jadoo. The latter grow vigorously in it and the colors
are iniic li brighter.

We would not recommend Jadoo if we did not think it of benefit
to the grower. ^■nurs very respectfully,

(Signed) A.' HLANC & CO.

m Send for oor new printed matter.

The American Jadoo Co.,

j 817 rairmount Avenue,

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PHILADELPHIA. |

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SPECIAL OFFER.

Altcriiautlicra, rt-d and \ t'lluw, li.'j-iiicli 2;jr

.Mternantlit-ra. from Hats IJ^c

Scarlet Sage, from tiats 2c

\'erbenas. 3-incli 3c

Goldt-n Pyrethrum. 2?4-inch 2c

Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 3-inch ic

Cineraria Maritima, from flats Ic

Clirysantheniums — Niveus, Mrs. G. West.
Mrs. Twomlilev. Mrs. j. Jones. Mrs.
Whilldin. Apollo. Mnie. Bergman. M.
Henderson. Gloriosum. Dawn, Good Gra-
cious, Fres. Smith, 2^/3 -inch 3c

.Ml the above art- slrtmtj healtliv stock.

H. STEIXTMETZ, BAI.EIGH, N. C.

BUY...

From the advertisers in the Florists'
Review (always mentioning the pa-
per) and thus increase the earning
power of your Certificate.

FUCHSIAS.

We must unload to make room for our Roses
for Cuttings. For ten da>s we will sell —

2-inch 100, $2.00; 500. $9.00 ; 1,000, $17.00

4-jnch 100. ,s.00; 500. 35.00; 1,000, tj5.00

Nearly all in bud. Earliest varieties are in bloom .

FISHER & SON,

GALION, O.

FLORISTS' STOCK

OF BEDDING
PLANTS.

.A.lternantheras, Coleus. Geraniums, Pansies,
Daisies, Verbenas. Fuchsias. Salvias, etc.
Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over

our stock when in Milwaukee.

ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS,
1019 Forest Home Ave.. MILWAtKEE, Wis.

IVlention Florists' Review wiien writing advertisers.

MITOmiNGS dc GO.

233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.
GREENI10U«E BUIL-DING,

VENTILATING APPARATUS

HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FITTINGS.
SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE.

MAY 26, 1S9S.

The Weekly Florists^ Review.

989

DREBR'S

'SPECIAL orrBR"
OF ^^^

THE rOLLOWING LIST OF VARIETIES HAVE BEEN CARRIED OVER IN COLD
FRAMES AND ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. FROM 5 AND 6-INCK POTS.

Pots.

.\nna de nicsh.'icli. Inidded stock ij-in.

(>-iii.

Alfred Culoinl). " " H-iii.

Blanche Moreau. own roots 5-in.

Houle de Neige. budded stock .'i-in.

.H-in.

Baroness Rothschild, budded stock iJ-in

■ 6-in.

Baltimore Belle, own roots (i-in.

Caroline de Marinesse. own roots S-ill.

H-in.

Conitesse de Muranais. budded stock n-in.

Captain Christy. " " — •'i-in.

■■ . . , .6-in.

Coquette des .Alpes. "' '" — S-in.

Crested Moss. " *' (j-in.

I'^arl of Dutferin. " " 5-in.

Gloire de Margottin " " — .i-in.

"... .6-in.

Gen. Jacqueminot, own roots 5-in.

Hermosa. " " 4-in.

o-in.

Glorv of Mosses, budded stock t)-in.

La France. " 5-in.

Louis \'an Houtte. " " 5-in.

6-in.

Maurice Bernardin. " " 5-in.

Mabel Morrison. " " 5-in.

6-in.

M me. Gabriel Luizet." '* 5-in.

6-in.

Magna Charta. own roots 5-in.

Mrs. John Laing, budded stock 5-in.

6-in.

Marshall P. Wilder. ■■ •' 6-in.

.Mary Washington, own roots 5-in.

6-in.

Mme. Caroline Testout. own roots 4-in.

Per

100.
$18.00
20.00
20.1X)
I.S.OO
l.S.OO
20.00
18.00
20.00
l.S.OO
18.00
20.00
18.C0
1.H.00
2(1.00
18.00
20.00
18.00
18.00
20.00
15.00
12.00
15.00
20.00
18.00
18.00
20.00
18.00
18.00
20.0(1
18.00
20.00
18.00
18.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
18.00
15.IKI

Mme. Caroline Testout. own roots.
Merveille de Lyon, budded stock . .

Pots.
. .5-in.
. . 5-in.

6-in.

Mine. Plantier, own roots 6-in.

Marechal Niel. budded stock 6-in.

Mme. Camille. own roots 1-in.

Paul Neyron. " "" 5-in.

Prince Camille de Rolian. light, own roots. 5-in.

Princess -Adelaide, own roots 6-in.

Prairie Queen " " 5-in.

6-in.

(jueen of (Jueens. budded stock 5-in.

own roots (5-in.

5-in.

5-in.

6-in.

5-in.

.6-in.
.6-nt.

Kodocanachi,
Rugosa.

Rugosa alba,

Russels Cottage

Souv. du Pres. Carnot, own roots 1-in.

5-m.

Seyen Sisters or Grevillea. own roots. . . .6-in.

Sweet Briar, own roots 5-in.

Ulrich Brunner, own roots 5-in.

\'ictor \'erdier. "• " 5-in.

White Baroness, budded stock 5-in.

■■ 6-in.

W.S.Richardson. *" " 6-in.

William Lobb, "* " 6-in.

White Proyence. " "■ 6-in.

Wicburaiana. own roots 5-in.

..6-ni.

Waltbam Climber, budded stock B-in.

White La France, own roots 4-in.

White microphylla. " " 5-in.

Tennessee Belle, " " 6-in.

Yellow Persian, budded stock 5-in.

.6-in.

Per

100.
$18.00
18.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
1.">.(H1
18.(K1
15.(111
20.00
15.00
IS.OO
18.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
18.00
15.(K)
18.00
18.00
12.00
15.00
18.(J0
15.00
18.00
18.00
18.C0
20.00
25.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
18.00
25.00
15.00
IS.OO
18.00
18.00
20.00

HENRY A. DREER, 7I4 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

^Model

Extension Carnation

Support ij^:^

Queens, N. V., Keb. i6, 'q7.
Mr.Theron" Parker Brook-
lyn, N.V. Dear Sir:— I lia\'e tested
your latest Model Carnation Sup-
port, and am tree to say that I con-
sider it tlie best wire carnation sup-
port that Ilia\e ever seen. It is
quickly and easily applied, and I
think will prove very durable, and
you certainly deserve great credit
for the in\'ention.

Very truly yours,

C W. Ward.

Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
Feb. iS. 'q7-
Mr. Theron Parker.
Dear Sir.— Your wire stake is
certainly a gem. Witliout hesitating
we endorse it as an up-to-date Car-
nation Support. Yours truly,

Dailledouze Bros.

\V. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. i8. 'g?.
Mr. Theron Parker, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me
much pleasure to congratulate you
upon your success in getting up
Camatiim Supports. I think that
those I have had from you are about
as perfect as anybody will be able
to make them. They certainly fill
my bill for an ideal carnation sup-
port, a thmg I have been looking for for a long time.
Wishing you every success in the sale of them, I am.
Yours truly, E. AsMUS.

Write for Prices, Circular and
Special Discounts for early orders.

6

4

The Model Plant Stake Co.

THERON PARKtR. Mgr., Inventor and Patentee,
22 Morton Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Always Mention the....

Florists' Review

When Writing Advertisers.

PALMS

Areca Lutescens — 1-inch. 25c; .Vinch. Mc;

6-inch. $1.00 each.
Latania Borbonica— 3-inch. $10.00 per 100; 4-

in-ii. -Jic each: $16 per 100.
Kentia Belinoreana— 4-inch. 40c; .vinch. 75c;

O-incii. $'J.OO each.
Kentia Forsteriana— 5-inch. tiOc; 6-inch. $1.(X)

each.
Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch. $20 per 100; 4-inch,

$.".U per 1011.
Araucarias -WOc. $1.00. $2.00 and up.
Ficus Elastica — Frcini 25c to $l,Oi) and up.
Fine Specimen Plants of above in
larger sizes at low prices.
New Ageratum Princess Pauline— 2-inch

pnls. ir.c eacli.
Spiraea Japonica— 25c each.
Lilium Harrisii— 25c and 50c each.
Hydrangeas— 50c, 7.5c and $1.00. each.
Special low prices on all kinds of Bedding Plants.
Terms Cash or satisfactorv reference.

JOHN BADER,

Long Distance Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA.

Rose Hill Nurseries

Largest Growers of Palms, Orcliids, Stove
and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca-
rias, Pandanus.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

New York Office. 409 FitthAv. New Rochelle. N.Y.

Rn nnn ^MMAY FromFlats, bymail, 50c. perioo-,
JUfUUU OmiLHA $4 per 1000. From z-in. pots. $1.50
per 100; ?i3 per 1000. Geraniums, from 2-in. pots, $2.25
per 100: ^20 per 1000. Send for samples. Cash with
the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

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E.G.HILL&CO.

Richmond, Ind.

Wholesale
...Growers of Plants...

All the Best Novelties in

Chrysanthemums,

Carnations, Roses,
Geraniums,

Begonias, Btc

SEND FOR LIST

WPOTSi

iVnil ^'" '^^^^ niissed

Klondike..

If you do not use economy
ind make your own pots.
Cow manure pots can be
lade to-day, fit for use to-
morrow. No expense. Es-
pecially recommended for
sending plants and growing
young stock. Greatest in-
vention of cheap pots.
E\fr> ^ari.iLMier needs a potting machine. Send

t> C'-'iit^ stamps for sample pot and price list.

HAROLD ELTZHOLTZ, Central Valley, N. Y.

$6.00

Per 100.

CAN N AS

Strong: Plants from 4°in. pots of the following
varieties: Austria, Florence Vaughan, jNInie. Crozy,
Chas Henderson, Alphonse Bouyier, Paul ftlarquant.
La Grande Rosea, red foliage.

CALCEOLARIA, Showers of Gold, from 2-ln.
pots, $3.00 per 100.

EVENDEN Bros., Williamsport, Pa.

990

The Weekly Florists* Review*

MAT 26, 189S.

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.

American Jadoo C0..SS8

Amling, E. C 982

Amos.N 9S6

Armstrong. Luther aHi
Xu'^trallan Palm Seed

■ Co as6

Bader, J 98»

Baker, W. 1 982

Baldvvin,A.J....«7M»2
Barnard, W. W . ii.

L\, 0(9

Bassett is Washburn

HSOpHSS

Baversdorler. H. &

Co 9b2

Berger, H. H. Si Co .9,87

Bob'imk,L.C 984

Boerner. Fred 9»M

Buckbee. H.W 85

Budlong, J. A .......9.80

Burpee, W. Atlee ts,

Co 984

But?; W. T. ft F. I'..985
Chicago Wrecking

Co 918

Clearv&Co.........9S2

Clucas & Bodding-

ton Co 9Sb

Cottage Gardens ....981

Crabb& Hunter 982

Growl Fern Co 981

Detroit Flower Pot

Mfv 992

Dillon, J, L 9,84-985

Douaghue, A 9.Ha

Dorner, F, & Sons

Co 981

Dreer, H A 987-9,89

Eisele.C 978

Elliott, W. H 9,83

Ellis & Pollwortb ,. .98/

Eltzholtz.H 9,89

Ernest, W. H 992

Esler. John G. Secy .991
Eveiiden Bros, . 987-989

Fisher & Son 98S

Gesler& Robbins...981

Gibbons, H, W 992

Greene & Underbill. 9,'55
Hall & Son ....9,87

Halbrooks, W 9S4

Hancock, Geo &Son9Sl

Heacock, Jos 977

Herr, Albert M 9,81

Herr, D, K 983

Herrington. A 981

Hews. A. H. &Co...9tlO

Hill.E. G. &Co 989

Hillsdale Floral Co. .985

Hitchings & Co

..9.8S-990-992
Hoiton& HunkelCo.9.so

Hunt, E. H VKi

Husbands, 1 979

Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .983

Kasting.W. F 9,v2

Kelsey, H. P 983

Kellogg-Mackay-

Cameron Co 992

Kennicott Bros. Co. .9,8U
Kraft Plant Tonic

977-9.84

Kroeschell Bros, Co. 992

Kuehn. C. A 984

Kuhl, Geo. A 9,80

Lager & Hurrell .,..97.^

Lengenlelder, C 9,83

Locklaiid Lumber

Co 97.S

Long D. B 979

Lord & Burnham Co.992
Louisville Tob. Co.. 992

Lvnch. W. E 980

Lvons. M.I 9.8fi

McCullough, J.C, . 9S7

MacMichael, h 979

Manning J.W 9iS7

Michel, E. H 9,s0

Middlemass, A 9.8S

Model Plant Stake Co.

9.S9

Moninger. J. C. Co. .991

Moon.S. C 9,83

Moon Co,, W. H 97x

Morris Floral Co 97^

Nanz & Neuner 981

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 9,84

Peacock, W. P 9,83

Pennock, S. S 982

Pierce, Butler &

Pierce 992

Pierson.F. R.Co 9.sti

Prince. A. G. & CO..9.S0
Quaker City Machine

Works...' 990

Randall, A. L 9.SU

Rayner, Chas 9.S0

Reed& Keller 983

Reed Glass Co 992

Regan Pfg House. ..9.83

Reld.Edw 9,82

Reinberg Bros 979

Rice. M. & Co 9.8,1

Rogers Park Floral

Co 9,x0

Rosbach. A. & G. . .9,s3

Rose Mfg. Co 992

Schmitz, F. W. ().... 979

Scollay, J. A 991

Seawanliaka

Greenhouses 9,s4

Siebrecht & Son 9S9

Smith. N. & Son 97.S

Smith. W.C 9.S2

Steinmtlz. H 9.\'i

Stumpp & Walter

Co 979

Thomson, .'\nderson

& Kennedy 990

Vaughan. McKellar

& Winterson 9,si

Vesey. W. J..Sec'y .9.S1
Vincent, jr. ,R.&Son. 979

Walker Ferl. Co 97.-S

Weatherbv, G, W...978
Weathered's Son.... 991

Weber & Sons 9-85

Williams & Critten-
den 985

Winter, S,B 980

Wlttbold, Geo 987

Wors,C. W 980

Young, John Welsh .9.82

WE HAVE received from Prof. Wm.
Trelease, director of the Missouri Bo-
tanical Garden, St. Louis, Mo., a copy
of the ninth annual report of the gar-
den. It is, as usual, handsomely illus-
trated, and full of very interesting
botanical matter covering much origi-
nal research. It is a valuable contri-
bution to botanical literature and we
take pleasure in complimenting Prof.
Trelease on the excellent work being
done at the Missouri Botanical Garden
under his direction.

SEND IN your order now tor a copy
of The Florists' Manual, by William
Scott. It will cover the whole field of
commercial floriculture and will be the
standard work of reference for the
trade. Price $5.00.

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writing advertisers.

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HORTICULTURAL
ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, Etc , Erected Complete. Iron or
Wood Frame Construction.

....HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING....

Cypress Greenhouse Material... ...Hot Bed Sash i

4 Write for estimates Before Placing Contract.

I 605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass.

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♦ Jadoo Fibre Grows Prize -Winners j

HITCHINGS & CO,

233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK.

GREENHOUSE BlILDERS

Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings
Send Four Cents Jor Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus

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MAY 2fi. 1S9S.

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991

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THIS Smoke-box on front or back.

BOILER Kapidjtv of water circulation.
Easily cleaned in every part,
(irates on level with tire-door opening.
Greatest amount of boiler surface exposed to

radient heat.
Heating surfaces so arranged in rtre-box that
the hot gases must strike every part before
entering combustion chamber.
The latest and most up-to-date hot-water or
steam-heating boiler in the market.

MANUFACTURED BY

Office. 141 Centre St..
New York City.

SCOLLAY'S
Improved
Putty Bulb

For

Glazing

Sash,

Etc.

Ttios. W. Weathered's Son,

...ALSO THE PATENT....

h Plant
Sprinkler.

I'or sale by your seedsman or sent postpaid for $1.00

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 and 76 Myrtle A%e., BROOkLYN, N. Y.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO

INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST

Every
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ROSE MFG. CO.,

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HARRY BALSLEY SELLS

Those Red Pots

standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoms,
Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the

Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory

490 Howard St., Detroit, IVIich.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS..

In any quantity, and of the best quality.
Get my price list before ordering elsewhere.

W. H. ERNEST,

station M, N. [. WASHINGTON, D. C.

For GRI INHOtSES,
CONSERVATORIES,
HOTBEDS, ETC.

Ahn Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints, < tils. Etc.

THE REED GI.ASS & PAINT CO.

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(always mentioning the paper) and thus in-
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writing advertisers.

LORD &, BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and

Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected con-plete.
or for material only. Highest Awards at the Worlds Fair.

Send 4cts. postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction.

NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATER HEATER.

Specially adapted to large ranges. Will heat up to lti..".lKI (eet of glass. Highest economy. Moderate

. t. .Also heaters for smaller worlc. .Si>iiH five rent,^ nnsttjiT., tn M..\u \'r,rl- nffir-o f^r i.it.i^f ^',^',\^^,,r^

of Heating and \'entilating .Apparatus

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cost. " .Also beaters for smaller worlc. Send five cents postage to New . wl^ ^^...^^ .„ ^.,. ..

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St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th St.

York office for latest catalogue
:;ss Greenhou^i- Material.

General Office and Works :

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The Capacity Question

Whtfti dift'ert-nt lieaters ul the same actual capacity
are rated differently, sunietliins's wrong. At least one
of the heaters is overrated. Won't do the work
claimed for it. It'll mean a heater (aihirc. Heatin-;
contractors know that the "SPENCE" HOT WATER
HEATER and all of the heaters formerly made for the
."Xmerican Boiler Co., are not over-rated, that they have
just the capacities the manufacturers say they have.

PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFG. COMPANY,

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Branch Offices at:

94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON.

KELLOaQ=nACKAY-CAnERON COMPANY,

.S4 Lake St., CMICAQO, ILLINOIS.

THE "SPENCE-

DON'T SYRINGE WITH GOLD WATER, ;:;:

: lowers the vitality of \our stock. Init write
' particulars of my Tempering Apparatus

HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK.

HITCHINGS & CO.

233 IVIERCER ST., NEW YORK.

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PIPES, nniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS

Send Four Cents for Catalogue.

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