BEXJ. M. WATSOX Janiaicn Plain. Mass .1 ATVTATr.a Prjiv Wm ^C-EN 1^:^ 1\ Copyright, iS98, bv FL.ORISTS' PUBUISniNG CO., 520-533 Caxton Building. GtllCAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 2, (898. No. 27. AN ORCHID WREATH. The accompanying engraving is from a photograph of a 20-inch crescent The orchids used, were Cattleyas Mendelli and Mossiae, Dendrohiums chrysotoxa, nobile and Ainsworthii, and Laelias amoena, elegans and ele- 4 ^ ^ 09 Wreath of Orchids and Violets. wreath of orchids and violets, recently arranged by Mr. P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago. gans alba, the latter being the larger and most striking of the lot. The wreath was made for Mr. W. H. Chadwick, president of the Horticul- tural Society, of Chicago, and the or- chids were supplied from his conser- vatories. When aslied as to the price for such a piece including the orchids Mr. Hauswirth replied that it might be impossible to duplicate the orchids exactly but that using orchids obtain- able in the trade the price should be from $30 to $35. CULTURE OF THE MUSHROOM. Mushroom beds in whatever way made are subject to many misfor- tunes. The spawn is of a nature so delicate that it is quickly destroyed by too much moisture or drought and tlie ability one has, as a grower, is of little account if he is not fortunate in procuring good spawn. It is a risky business, as there is so much spawn placed on the market which is not good. Nearly all the spawn used in this country is manufactured in Eng- land, and the manufacturing of spawu, like the growing of mushrooms, is a delicate business, requiring close at- tention; so that makers of spawn, though some are more proficient than others, all experience more or less partial failures from time to time. Mushroom spawn is graded as to quality, generally by the maker, so if the best quality spawn is imported only, by a dealer, the grower of mush- rooms will find it most profitable to invariably get the first quality as it is the cheapest in the end. In commencing operations in mush- room growing be certain to have spawn at command when ready for it. If growing mushrooms for profit, en- deavor to have a car load of mush- room manure on hand at a time, which can be procured in any large city from dealers in same, and shipped to your station. ' After receiving it place it on any ground as near as possible to where the mushroom beds are to be formed, and where you can command water to use in preparing it. The Weekly Florists^ Revie\^« JUNE 2, 1S98. It can be handled out of doors all right during July, August, September and October, but under cover after that period. Have it under prepara- tion for about two weeks, turning it completely and shaking it out well ev- ery second day, leaving it each time in a body about .'5 feet thick. After each turning tread moderately flmi, then cover the whole over with good sod loam well reduced, that has been ploughed and put together about the middle of April. In the aggregate the loam used should be one-sixth part of the bulk of manure, but divided up so that after each turning the quota of loam may be spread over the man- ure. During the turning operations, if manure is at all dry, don't hesitate to water it liberally, for it should be moist at all times until it is put away in the formation of the beds, which is done in about two weeks. Beds wherever made should have a dry bottom. Enclose the space with a foot board, place the material 12 inches thick, tapping it moderately with fork as the work proceeds. When this is finished let the heat recover, which will be in a day or two, then beat the beds as firmly as possible, which will reduce the bed to about nine inches in thickness, place two or three thermometers in different parts of beds, the ball of same three inches below surface. Observe about noon each day the temperature; it will rise possibly to 110 or 115 degrees. When on the decline and the thermometer indicates 95 degrees, cut up the bricks of spawn with a hatchet into eight pieces each and insert in bed eight inches apart each way, and deep enough to just cover the spawn. Press the material firmly around each piece of spawn. After putting spawn in again firmly, beat the bed, which can now be cov- ered with loam similar to that incor- porated with the manure; see that the loam is moist; if not so, water and mix it. Before placing it on the bed let it be two inches thick, spread even- ly over the bed, then beat it firmly with the back of a spade, which will reduce the thickness to one and one- half inches. Cover the beds loosely with any grassy litter or hay, about an inch in thickness. If the casing of beds becomes dry, which will prob- ably be the case in three weeks, syringe the litter well from time to time, which is far preferable to water- ing the soil directly. In about six weeks after spawning in the autumn months the mushrooms will appear, tlien clean off the litter, water the bed, using a fine sprinkler or rose on watering pot, with water about 1(X) degrees, sufficient to moisten the soil through and no more. From this time onwards, syringe with luke- warm water whenever and wherever dryness exists, temperature to be maintained at 52 to 62 degrees; the former in cold weather, when fire heat has to be used liberally, the latter temperature when the weather is mild and not much fire heat is required. The above refers to growing mush- rooms from a commercial point of view. For the benefit of those who grow mushrooms on a limited scale for private consumption, I would say, owing to the limited quantity re- quired at any one time, and the man- ure used being collected generally from their own stables, let the collec- tion of droppings be made daily, with a little of the short litter. Place thinly under a shed so that fennenta- tion does not take place. When suf- ficient has accumulated to form the bed desired, water well and throw into a conical pile. When a fermentation has taken place, throw the pile open and introduce one-sixth part of the whole with fresh loam. Mix well to- gether and if moisture is needed give it at this stage. Throw it once more into a pile till the heat again rises, which -will be in two or three days, and at once make up the mushroom bed in exactly the same manner as above mentioned. Mushrooms can be grown success- fully in cellars, sheds or under green- house benches, but the former are the most preferable places. But wherever grown, there should be some means of ventilation provided, not merely to keep the temperature within limit but also to change the air, allowing any excessive dampness to escape. Avoid draughts at all times after the beds have come into bearing. The darker the place where mushrooms are grown the better the quality, they be- ing whiter and more tender, whereas those grown under greenhouse benches are browner and tougher and do not command the price of the oth- ers. If mushroom beds are allowed to.be- come very dry at any time, it is bet- ter to give them several light water- ings than a heavy one. While beds are in bearing, if the stems become long and weak, it is a sure sign that the temperature is too high, so re- strict the artificial heat or ventilate more freel}'. If grown under green- house benches, avoid watering said benches to the extent of drip falling to the mushroom beds below. II. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. Specimen plants should be moved from 6 to 8- inch pots as soon as they are fit. Don't forget to ram the soil well and mix some lumps of charcoal through it. Everything possible should now be done to encourage growth as much as possible, never let- ting the plants get potbound or suffer in any way. They should be gone over every other day and any shoots pinched that need it. When stopping is closely attended to the plants "break" more quickly than they will if allowed to gi-ow quite a little and are then pinched back to the harder wood, and also a better balance is maintained between the roots and foli- age. It is not so very long ago that a pe- riod outside was thought absolutely necessary for specimens, but the finest plants grown today are kept inside from start to finish. The best possible place for them is a cool, airy house, where they can have lots of room and where they can be banked up well with coal ashes. Here they are not ex- posed to the storms that invariably break many shoots outside, no matter how carefully they are looked after, and the water supply is also available. It is a common practice wirh many fiorists to put out the plants in the garden, taking them up before there is any danger of frost. The carnation benches, too, are often called into sprvii-e for the same purpose, and this plan acts very well for general stuff, though the very finest plants can only be had by growing continuously in pots. Single stems in 6-inch pots are al- ways much in evidence at exhibitions in the fall, and just now is the best time to root them. If rooted too soon they often lie around in small pots till they get hard and stunted. If you grow them at all give them an oppor- tunity to do something. The strong- est varieties only, and preferably dwarf ones, should be used for this work, Minerva being a fine example. The new Solar Queen, too, by the growth it is making with us, is a splendid variety for single ~tem work. Keep all the air possible on newly planted benches. The weather in this section is very wet and cloudv, and if a close atmosphere is maintained mil- dew is very likely to appear. The rec- ord of sunshiny days during May must surely be pretty small this year. Con- ditions seem peculiarly favorable for the black fiy, who is fulfilliug the bib- lical injunction to increase and multi- ply. It is doing so. without taking any regard of the eight hour law. nights or Sundays. A good fumigating is needed once a week to keep them in check. Plants that were rooted early in the season for large flowers are throwing buds to a greater or less extent, ac- cording to the variety. If ycu have JUNE 2, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. the head room do not cut them back, but just simply rub out the bud and take up the best of the shoots that will appear beneath it. In the case of V. Morel, it is better if a sucker ap- pears, to cut away the old plant and take up the sucker in its place. This variety is very troublesome on account of its habit of throwing buds, but it is nevertheless indispensable for many purposes. C. TOTTY. ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM. The spleenworts, as the asplenium genus has been termed (from the sup- posed medicinal value that ancient practitioners believed them to possess), form one of the largest fern groups in cultivation, over 300 species having been described, though it is rather doubtful if this whole number is at the present time in cultivation. As may be expected in so large a genus the aspleniums are very widely distributed, and in consequence we find among them species requiring warm house treatment, others that need com- paratively little heat, and a few that are quite hardy in our northern and eastern states, there being more than half a dozen species that are native here. The subject of our illustration, A. bulbiferum, belongs to the second di- vision, or those that require only moderate heat, and though in com- merce for many years is by no means so plentiful as its merits would justi- fy. A. bulbiferum is an evergreen fern from New Zealand, the home of many of our finest ferns, and has fine- ly divided fronds of nearly triangu- lar outline, these fronds reaching a length of nearly two feet in a good specimen, and being nearly one foot in breadth at the widest part. The plant has a gracefully drooping habit, this being accentuated by the weight of the numerous tiny young plants that fre- quently form on the upper side of the fronds. This proliferous habit is found in several of the aspleniums, but is p3r- haps most marked in the species un- der consideration, the fronds often be- ing studded over with young plants that are just showing their first leaf. This peculiarity is often taken advan- tage of iu the propagation of A. bul- biferum, a common method being to bend over these proliferous fronds and then peg them down on the surface of a flat filled with light sandy soil, and the latter being kept moist soon in- duces the young plants to form roots, after which they may be readily de- tached from the parent frond. This operation is, of course, carried out in a shaded fern house where the atmos- pheric conditions are favorable for the establishment of these young plants. The aspleniums in general produca spores quite freely, and A. bulbiferum is no exception to the rule, but as th? spores are somewhat slow in germina- tion, the process above described is probably more often used. No special treatment is called for in growing this fern, and young plants grow nicely in company with Adiantum cuneatum and Pteris serrulata, though possibly enjoying a little more shade than Is absolutely necessary for those species. W. H. TAPLIN. PLANT NOTES. Mr. J. F. Kidwell, the well known Chicago florist, does a general busi- ness covering nearly all lines except hardy stuff. In geraniums ftlr. Kid- well has cut his list down to the old Gen. Grant, S. A. Nutt and La Favor- ite. He is growing several varieties of the ivy-leaved section and finds a lata cristata variegata and Cyrtomium falcatum. Other varieties are grown, but these comprise the bulk of the stock. He considers Cyrtomium falca- tum one of the very best ferns for ferneries, etc. A long and narrow fernery in the shape of a window box filled with ferns and with a Cocos Weddeliana in the center, noted at the time of our visit, was a very beautiful object. It was filled with $2 worth of ferns at wholesale rates and the cocos was valued at 50 cents. This box sold at retail at from $4 to $5. Mr. Kidwell does not himself use all the ferns he Asplenium Bulbiferum. steadily increasing demand for them. A pretty sight at his place just now is a bench of pot carnations of the variety Garfield, all in good bloom. Mr. Kidwell finds Garfield much the best variety as a pot plant or for bed- ding. He has tried a number of other sorts, but finds none of them equal to Garfield for these purposes. He used to make large sales of fuchsias every year, selling in the neighborhood of 2,000 annually, but the call has so fall- en off that this year he will not have more than 250. He also notes less call for pelargoniums. He thinks that Asparagus Sprengerii is an excellent thing; the principal call is for specimens of some size to use as house plants. He grows both A. plumosus nanus and A. tenuissimus, but entirely for sprays to use in floral arrangements. With him the aspar- agus has entirely taken the place of adiantums, and he is inclined to like tenuissimus rather better than plumo- sus. He grows ferns very largely, grow- ing from 50,000 to 60,000 plants this year. The leading varieties are: Pteris cretica albo-lineata, P. serru- grows, selling about half of his pro- duction to other florists. He is growing quite a quantity of Cyperus alternifolius and finds good- sized plants of this very useful in dec- orations. They also sell well as pot plants. Another plant which he often uses in decorations, and which he finds the people like mixed in with palms and decorative plants, is Gre- villea robusta gi-own into good speci- mens in from 6 to 8-inch pots. These are also sometimes used for the cen- ters of vases, but do not give very good satisfaction when used this way. He is trying some of the newer can- nas, but his stand-bys are Mme. Cro- zy, Charles Henderson, Florence Vaughan and Alphonse Bouvier. He grows Egandale, but finds that the dark-foliaged varieties do not sell very well. He gi-ows a large lot of plants for Easter sales and was very fortunate with his lilies last season, losing only about 10 per cent, of the plants from disease, and he secured his bulbs from four different parties. He arranges to have lilies nearly all the year around, as they are exceedingly useful in The Weekly Florists^ Review* JUNE 2. 1898. making up funeral arrangements. His earliest flowers come from Lilium Harrisii, and now he has several batches of longiflorum coming into bloom. He expects to cut longiflorum up to July. He notes an increasing call for azaleas at Easter. He also sold quite a number of hydrangeas, but for some reason he has been unable to grow them satisfactorily at iiis place.- Pot roses are quite a feature with him for Easter sales. The varieties grown are: American Beauty, Souv. de Wootton and Clothllde Soupert. He considers .Wootton one of tiie very best for the purpose. He will try Me- teor as an Easter plant next year. With the exception of Clothilde Soup- ert he depends for his plants for East- er sales upon those that were forced for flowers the previous winter. These are allowed to ripen up fairly well in the rose forcing houses, then lifted and potted and carried through the summer In frames as nearly dormant as possible. About the latter part of November or early December, accord- ing to the season, the frames are cov- ered with shutters. Ten or twelve weeks before Easter the plants are brought into a cold greenhouse and brought on slowly, adjusting the tem- perature and conditions so as to bring them in for Easter sales. THE LARGE-FLOWERED LILY OF THE VALLEY. Convallaria majalis grandiflora, or Fortin's large-flowered lily-of-the-val- ley, is a plant with a certain future. As a proof, I send you with this a box containing forced plants of this fine variety; also a photograph of a bas- ket showing the plant in a forced con- dition in winter, and side by side with a pot of a good but old variety of forced lily-of-the-valley, such as is grown in and exported from Germany. In this photo, the vigor and habit of Convallaria Fortini are seen to be far superior in all ways to the variety of lily forced hitherto, and that it is only a question of time before Fortin's va- riety supersedes the older kinds. Fortin's variety, when forced, grows from 11 to 12 inches high, and the ra- cemes bear from fifteen to eighteen flowers each. The plant possesses this great advantage, that it bears simul- taneously with the flower's fine leaves, while with the older variety these are formed later. As will be seen by the specimens sent, the flower stems are strong and firm, and remain so when the variety is forced, though they may be a foot high. This is an excellent quality in a market plant. This Fortin variety Is easily distinguishable from the older sorts of forcing lilies. The foliage is a different tint; it is a blu- ish, glaucous green. (The inflores- cence is erect, giving off flowers on all sides (not drooping and secund as in the common form), and larger. — Ed.) I do not know how Fortin's lily-of- the-valley would force for Christmas and the New Year, or rather, my ex- periments in that direction have so far failed; but for use In January and February, Fortin's variety is superior to the other. The flowers are as large as those of Clethra arborea. — Otto Froebel, Zurich, in Gardeners' Chron- icle. SPRING POT PLANTS. Mr. Sam Pearce, Chicago, does a large business in the growing of spring pot plants to be sold at whole- sale. After the houses are cleared of Easter plants the majority of them are devoted to spring stuff and these are supplemented by a lot of hot beds and frames. This is the selling sea- son, and we found Mr. Pearce in a rush, but he made time to answer a few inquiries. In geraniums the great bulk of his stock is the Bruantii. This ne places at the head as a market pot plant. He also grows in lesser quantities Mrs. E. G. Hill, La Favorite and S. A. Nutt. He has had no trouble from Bruantii coming blind, and finds that all gera- niums do best in a comparatively light soil that is not too rich. In fuchsias he grows only two sorts — the old speciosa and Black Prince. He has a few of other varieties, but 99 per cent, of his stock consisits of the two noted. In his experience they beat everything else as market plants, com- ing into bloom earliest and being gen- erally most profitable. In pot roses his stock consists al- most entirely of Clothilde Soupert and Hermosa. He has tried the Pink Soup- ert, but prefers the old Hermosa to it. The Hermosa is yet to be beaten as a market plant, as it comes into good bloom at selling time and seems to al- ways appeal to the buyer. He grows a lot of these for Easter, and if he does not get them in good bloom for sales at that time he cuts them back and can surely have them in shape for Decoration Day, thus getting two chances for good sales. He has several houses full of single- flowered petunias and finds they take the people's fancy for a cheap, showy plant for beds and vases. He is trying a set of Dreer's doubles and thinks they will take as pot plants. The ivy leaved geraniums find a bet- ter sale each year. He is growing 5,000 plants this season. The varie- ties he grows are Chas. Turner, red; Alice Crozy, dark red, and a light pink one, the name of which he can- not recall. He has sold an immense number of pansies this season at an average of only $2.00 per 100, and be- lieves there is a profit in them even at that figure when handled in quantity. He has great quantities of verbenas ready. Of Salvia splendens he finds market for a moderate quantity only and grows only the one variety. The same may be said of heliotrope. For the best grade of plants in 4- inch pots the average wholesale price is $S.00 per 100, and for the second grade $6.00 per 100. He graws great numbers of coleus. generally the Verschaffeltii. Harlequin and South Park Gem (yellow). Bego- nia Vernon goes very well *n moderate quantities for bedding. Easter Stock. He makes quite a specialty of plants for Easter. He notes an increasing call for azaleas. Fully one-half of his stock is Mme. Van der Cruyssen. Other sorts are Vervaeneana and Empress of IndiH and Deutsche Perle for early white and Bernhard Andreas alba for late. Fully half of his Harrisii were dis- eased this last season, and he intends to try Japan longiflorum uext time. For Easter pot roses he grov>-s Ameri- can Beauties that he propagates him- self, and Magna Charta and Gen. JUNE 2, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review, Jacqueminot that he nan import cheaper than he can propagate them himself. He will this coming season try a few hundred Crimson Rambler as an Easter plant. He found that pe- largoniums of the newer types went well last Easter. Miscellaneous. Among his carnations gladioli are now in bloom. The bulbs were plant- ed as soon as received last f.iU and he began to cut flowers about May 1. He oval bed, the surface of which was covered with Tom Thumb sweet alyssum, and every two feet was dot- ted in a cockscomb. It was a "pin cushion" bed. and very striking and pleasing it was. When to be used as a bedding plant, sow seed of this celosia in March, and as soon as the little plants can be handled transplant into flats one inch apart. When still larger they should be shifted into 3-inch pots, from which they can be bedded out. If grown as a pot plant, shift from Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata.) does not believe that the gladioli in- jure the carnations in any way and feels that what he gets from I he gladi- oli is practically clear gain. He grows large numbers of chrysan- themums for flowers. Hasn't had enough encouragement as to pot plants to make him believe it would pay to grow them. He has a lot of tuberoses potted up to use as a "filling in" crop during the summer. He expects to rebuild several of his "houses this summer. ■CELOSIA CRISTATA (COCKSCOMB). (From advance sheets ot the Florists' Manual, by William Scott.) This handsome celosia is not as oft- en or generally seen as its striking and novel appearance deserves. It is seldom seen in our greenhouses, per- Tiaps because when at its best the glass structure is a hot, sweltering place, August and September being its usual time of flowering. Our hot summers suit the cockscomb as it does all of the celosias, for they Hike heat. Last year we saw a large the 3-inch to a 5-inch pot, which is a- large as they should have, or a 6-inch at most. In growing a specimen in a pot, the prime object is to get a fine, broad head on a very dwarf plant, and it is almost impossible to attain per- fection unless they are grown in hot- beds, with their heads near the glas^. When the heat of the bed is entirely gone, shift and remove to a fresh one. They like heat at the roots as well as at the top. When growing freely, and particularly when forming their im- mense "combs," they must never be stunted from lack of water; and from the time they are in 3-inch pots, to insure a more even moisture at the roots the pots should be plunged. They want little shade, and that not till ths end of May; then it should be only during the hottest hours of the day. Their successful culture can be sum- med up thus: A very rich soil, abun- dance of water, perfect light, and a warm, humid atmosphere. Few insects trouble them. If aphis appears, manage to give them a mild smoking, even if they are in a frame. A cockscomb poorly grown is a very commonplace plant, but when done to perfection it is a wonder. OUR LONDON LETTER. I From our London Correspondent.) New Daffodils. At the first April meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society the. Rev. G. H. Engleheart showed a beautiful group of his new seedling daffodils or narcissi. Of these three were each given a first class certificate. One was a splendid acquisition named Lady Margaret Boscawen. The fiuwer is like Sir Watkin, but the segments are creamy white, reminding ong of the bicolor Horsfieldii. Another dainty flower is White Queen, well named, because wholly white, with the shape of Sir Watkin. Another fine kind is a hybrid of the poet's narcissus race, named Poeticus Homer. The segments of this are snow-white, measuring when spread out four inches, the crown margined with a rich crimson color and orange at the base. Lucifer is an addition to the Star or Incomparabilis group, yel- low with an orange cup, and a lovely flower is Oriflamme, conspicuous for the deep orange scarlet color of the cup; a brilliant hybrid. Messrs. Barr & Sons showed at the same meeting two hybrid daffodils, which were given awards of merit. One was a rich yellow trumpet kind, named Lady Helen Vincent, and the other named Apricot, a gem amongst hybrid daffodils, a small biiolor, the trumpet of a soft apricot shade, very charming and distinct. A Good Decorative Plant. From what I have seen of the new variegated dracaena named aurea stri- ata it will become a very popular plant over here. It is not unlike the variegated aspidistra, the leaves very broad, arching somewhat and striped with a gi'eenish yellow color on a deep green gi'ound. It was shown by those well known plant nurserymen, Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., of Enfield. The Hybrid Cinerarias. There is no question at all that these are the coming flower, and I have late- ly seen many beautiful groups. They are the outcome of crossing the spe- cies such as C. cruenta with ihe gar- den cineraria, but otherwise they are very distinct. The hybrids are won- derfully free, the flower stems tall and spreading out in a free and graceful way, smothered with sm.ill flowers, varying in color from white to deep- est blue. A SIMILE. "Some men are like flowers," said the good Samaritan, as he lifted up the pedestrian who had been downed by a banana peel. "How is that?" ruefully a^ked the assisted wayfarer. "Because they are sometimes raised from slips," was the reply. — Rich- mond Dispatch. The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 2. 1S9S. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. 520=535 Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. 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Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md., vegetable and other plants; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., wholesale price list cut flowers; Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich., carnations; Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, wholesale list cut flow- ers; same, Clara cemetery vase; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, wholesale price list; H. L. Sunderbruch Co., Cincinnati, wholesale price list; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, wholesale price list; same, Clara cemetery vase; Haerens Bros., Somergem, Belgium, azaleas, palms, araucarias, ficus, etc.; F. L. At- kins. Orange, N. J., Brazilian Tonic Food for plants and flowers; W. J. Hesser, Plattsmouth, Neb., palms and decorative plants. PHILADELPHIA. Plant Trade. The plant market has been very act- ive, although for the first .ivo days of last week the ground was really unfit for planting. A lot of planting was done somehow, and on Saturday every- body planted like good fellows. At least everybody who does that kind of work, and much was accomplished. It is said we have only had three clear days in May. You can hardly expect to crowd three weeks' work into a few days, so it seems but fair to count on a brisk demand for bedding plants after Decoration Day. If the growers are wise they will abandon the I'lue-hon ored custom of dropping prices imme- diately after May 30, for this year at least. Cut flowers have been more active than a week ago. There has been no material change iu prices. The horse show at Wissahickon Heights has been responsible for some demand, the dark weather which retards the out- door blooms probably accounts for the rest. This week, with Decoration Day and the first of the June weddings, should make business lively, with a probabil- ity of higher prices. May Party of Florists' Club. The chief social event of the week was the May party of the Florists' Club at the gun club's grounds, Wissi- noming. A jolly crowd gathered around John Westcott's maypole and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Every- body was there and everybody 'had a good time. The afternoon was devoted to sports. The most important event was the 200 lb. race. As in all great sporting events, some difficulty was experi- enced in getting the contestants to- gether. One runner believed he would have an unfair advantage, being under weight, and another could not be in- duced to start until he had assured himself that Charley Longinette was attending to his duties. Here is the score sheet. Owing to the crowd around the scales the weights are only approximate: Entries. Weight. Result. Edwin Lonsdale 199% First Charles Fox 201 Second Thomas Butler 20O ....Lay down This was a disappointment to the Wyndmoor people, who. but for Mr. Butler's action, might have captured second as well as first. The 40 yards dash was won by Du- mont; W. C. Smith, second. Mr. Du- mont also captured the broad jump; George Moss, second. In the hurdle races. Dumont led Smith, Heacock led Craig, Moss led Ashley, Clark led Woodruff, Dumont led Woodruff, Moss led Clark, Dumont led Heacock, and Moss led Dumont. High jump. Clark first, Dumont second. The sack race was most amusing. F. Clark, first; Ashley, second; Eaton, third. The dinner was served at ~:\a and was a great success. I would like to tell you about the evening, the shuf- fleboards and the music, and the dan- cing, but I cannot — not because the dinner was too much for me, but be- cause I could not stay to enjoy these gayeties. Notes. William Vanderveur, Mr. Lonsdale's "Little Billee." who went out to fighc the Spaniards, has been rirevailed upon to change his mind, and has come marching home again to care for the "little baby orchids and crotons" once more. The Andorra Nurseries have an es- pecially fine collection of paeonies just coming into bloom. Thomas Meehan & Son say that the season has been an unusually long one for the nurserymen. The guaranteed free-from-disfiase lily bulbs sold quickly at an advance over the price of ordinary stock. J. W. Y. BUFFALO. Decoration Day Business. Fairly good weather accompanied Decoration Day. It was cool and not over bright, but not at all unsuitable for the sale or welfare of the plants just set out. Memorial Day is with a certain class of people growing to be less obsetwed, but with the masses — the humble buyer — it never was more universally commemorated. The cem- eteries naturally were the .scene of greatest activity (a paradox, seem- ingly). The down-town stores say tUey no- ticed little increase of business, but those whose places were near the lead- ing cemeteries had all the business they could possibly attend to; notably Louis H. Rapin. of Pine Ridge, who, besides his immense trade :n filling vases, disposed of several thousand bunches of flowers at the popular price of 2."i cents each. Quality considered, it pays. Mrs. David Newland and Mr. Wm. Legg, both situated ;lose to dif- ferent entrances of our beautiful For- est Lawn, were also taxed all day be- yond their usual powers of endurance in supplying the demands of their cus- tomers. Incidentally a few stopped off to congratulate W. S. on the many flattering things said of him by the Baltimore correspondent of a contem- porary. The Supply. The supply of flowers can be summed up by saying there was an JUNE 2, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. View in the wholesale store of the Rogers Park Floral Co., Chicago. abundance for everybody. I never saw the houses less cut and slashed after a Decoration Day. Valley was in its prime, lilac rather gone; "pinies" not in any quantity, but there were Spiraea japonica, lilies, carnations, roses in abundance, and there are al- ways a few thousand geraniums to be picked off without leaving your plants bare. Our cemeteries must have a curious appearance this morning, for there were thousands of 4-inch i;eraniums placed on the graves, not an artistic decoration by any means, but it is the fact of remembering those gone before and not an artistic display t)iat is the motive. Poor little geraniums will soon shrivel up and be carted, pots and all, to the nearest ravine to fill up and later years this spot will he a new section to receive the remains 'of all that is mortal;" truly we are rll grass. Condition of Trade. Business at the stores must be pro- nounced decidedly slow. There is a great dearth of events that call for any considerable use of flowers, and now you will see a great tumble in the price of roses and carnations. There are weddings and rumors of weddings, but they must be mostly elopements, for I don't hear of the usual festivities and floral decorations. June will perhaps bring us our hearts' desire — the decoration, not the wed- ding. A Thrifty Place, A few days ago I visited the growing establishment of Messrs. Schwert & Berner, whose houses are in the town of Chicktonanga, just outside the city limits. These young men began busi- ness some ten years ago and began small, not unusual in our or any other business. By strict attention to grow- ing and seeking nothing but a whole- sale market, they have had phenom- enal success. A dozen houses were filled with first-class market stuff of the more popular kinds, no attempt at growing everything, but large quanti- ties of the inexpensive plants which the multitude ask for. I have drawn attention to this place because it is an example of what could be done in many cities and even here more largely. It is division of labor which is the highest state of civiliza- tion. I have seen so many young men go into business, but they all wanted to be close to a city lamp post, grow everything and handle all there was in the business. Growing is a science. Retailing the produce is entirely re- moved from it, and is better left to an- other class. The wholesaler is invari- ably the largest winner, but of course he that grows the best must be on top. Just one word about the many kind sentiments spoken of me, which have emanated from that large city chiefly famous for the handling of the pro- duce of northwestern states, also watermelons and oysters, the city built on thirty-nine hills. I don't like so much adulation. If they put it on any thicker I shall think it is not sincere. I will return as soon as possible, and as I intend to see Mr. Dreer's water garden end of July that will be about the time. I object to any fuss .'iny more than any other illustrious (?) citizen would receive. I shall discountenance all the elaborate preparations, except perhaps the triumphal arches, the streets being so narrow that little ex- pense would be incurred on that ac- count. If Mr. Doppel Kemmel can be sent as far as Wilmington to meet me on the train and escort me through the labyrinths of the Monumental City, I shall consider it a favor. W. S. CHICAGO. Trade Conditions. Decoration Day trade seems to have been a disappointment to nearly every one. It is true that an enormous amount of stock was disposed of, but the bulk of it went at very low figures and even then a large quantity, espe- cially poor grade and outdoor grown stock, failed to find a market. There was a large lot of longiflorum lilies on the market and the sales were surpris- ingly small and at very low prices. Cape Jasmine suffered severely. So did narcissus and other outdoor stock. Most of the dealers' sales averaged up about equal to those of last year, but they handled nearly twice the amount of stock to do it. The only satisfactory reports came from dealers who had extra grade carnations and roses, the carnations seemingly taking the lead. Apparently a lot of stock found its way into the hands of the fakirs, and one retailer describes it as a "Fakirs' Decoration Day." Tuesday the market braced up a trifie, but was still far from satisfac- tory. While the sales for Decoration Day were below expectations in view of the large supply, the prospects are that the month of May will average fully up to that of last year. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday night: 1st. 2(3. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. G. L, Grant 177 ISO 165 156 170 16S E. Winterson . ...126 150 118 155 157 141 P. Hauswirth . ...157 122 136 140 141 139 G. Scott 144 128 132 134 W. Kreitling 125 132 150 110 ... 129 J. Degnan 156 133 105 114 ... 127 G. StoUery 119 145 106 126 ... 124 A. Kohlbrand . ...103 127 109 138 ... 119 A. L. Vaugtian ...111 121 116 C. MoKellar 107 12a 124 100 ... 113 C. BallufE 113 82 89 113 142 108 W.Kyle 103 109 106 C. Stewart 91 81 106 91 ... 92 P. StoUery S3 75 97 85 O. Kreitling S4 SI 82 Various Notes. J. F. Kidwell intends to rebuild his place on Wentworth avenue this sum- mer, and next summer will build a large range of houses for growing cut flowers on his farm at Lafayette, Ind. The city establishment will then be used merely as a sales place, and will continue in charge of his brother, who has now a half interest in the busi- ness. J. P. will take care of the La- fayette establishment and will grow palms, ferns and rubbers as well as cut flowers. The farm contains 220 The Weekly Florists' Review* acres and has a great variety of soils. At present lie is growing a few farm crops, including a large quantity of seed potatoes. Mr. James D. Raynolds, of Riverside, has given up all thought of again en- tering the business, and is offering all his glass and other material for sale. At one time Mr. Raynolds v/as one of the most important growers of cut flowers for this market. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN REAL ESTATE. "Talkin' of souvenirs, I never went in for cbllectin' of 'em myself, " ob- served Jaggs, as he skillfully arranged a bunch of Cape flowers over a bald spot in a floral pillow. The design had been ordered by a bereaved wid- ower, at reduced rates, with the sug- gestion that, if the price agreed upon did not allow for a sufficiency of flowers, a large pink sash belonging to the loved lost one might be draped across the pillow, thus giving an air of richness without undue expense. This economical suggestion, however, had not been very kindly received, and the desired effect was being produced by Cape flowers well veiled with gi'een. "If I went in for coUectin' of anythink 'ceptin' orchids it 'ud be gov- ernment bonds, and they're too bloom- in' common." "Why not collect real estate, old man?" inquired the night fireman, who was filling his lantern and im- partially distributing kerosene over the surrounding landscape. "I reckon as Jaggs thinks real es- tate too fluctuatin' for him to invest in," observed Tommy. "Fluctuatin'?" queried Jaggs. "You chaps don't know what fluctuatin' real estate is. Talk about riches havin' wings — it ain't a marker to city lots in an earthquake country." "I've often thought," nlisprviii the horticultural graduate, "that Jaggs could tell us a lot that people don't know about earthquakes." "Right, as usual, Johnny." remarked Jaggs, pleasantly. "When I was down in Central America — that was afore I went to Borneo to hunt for that there giant Grammatophyllum as I promised to tell you about — I see somethink about earthquakes as was earth- quakes. I was sent there from Kew — the president o' one o' them little tuppenny 'a-penny republics wanted some chap as was up to all the dodges about coffee plantations. First night I get there I don't think much o' the town — mostly dust, donkeys and little toy soldiers as looked like they was made in Germany. But it seemed to me as it must be quite a factory town; I couldn't seen no factories, but there was such a grindin,' rattlin' and poundin' goin' on all the time as it sounded like a distant view of a boiler factory. I hear that racket gdia' on all night, and every once in a while, bein' on the ground floor, I'd feel like there was an innard convulsion un- derneath as made the floor heave up like the bloomin' old ocean. Next mornin' at breakfast I sits next to a chap from Chicago as said he was an agent for the Universal Peace Society — I hear afterwards as he was drum- mer for a firm as sells Catling guns and repeating rifles. We got quite chummy at breakfast, through me askin' 'im what part o' the bill o' fare I'd best tackle first. He tell me as I can't make no mistake, becaus_e every- think on the table as wasn't made out o' cornmeal and red peppers was mad^ out o' red peppers and cornmeal, 'ceptin' the coffee, as was made o' burnt beans. Well, we was takin' a cigar after breakfast, and I asks him if San Jacinto wasn't quite a manu- facturin' town, and he say yes, and I asks him what they manufactures, as a general thing. He says, 'Earth- quakes and political revolutions.' He says as they'll get up a revolution while you wait, most any day. I say as that don't account for the rumblin' o' the machinery as I hear all night. He tell me to stoop down and listen close agen the ground. When I do that blest if I couldn't hear a rumblin' and tearin' down below as sounded like an acre of stone crushers all workin' at once! I didn't like it a little bit, but the Chicago chap just laughed and said as it wouldn't make a bit o' dif- ference when I got used to it." "But what caused it?" inquired the night fireman, who had become so ab- sorbed by the narration that he had overflowed a tidal wave of kerosene over the potting-bench. "Why, the whole bloomin' country had a reg'lar sub-cellar full o' volca- noes; once in a while they'd get on the rampage, and then they'd play shuttle-cock and battledore with the whole outfit. It was agen the law to dig a well; the bottom was sure to fall out, and there was no tellin' what might go along of it. Why, they was tellin' me as how a lot o' chaps in jail make up their mind as they was goin' to dig their way out. The cells hasn't nothink but dirt floors, but the walls is nigh thirteen feet thick. Well, these chaps gets along fine, diggin' away like a lot p' bloomin' old badg- ers, when first thing they know the bottom drops right out o' their hole! Scared? Well, you know what super- stitious chaps them Central Americans is — they think as there's some hoodoo in the crowd as must 'a' queered the job, and come pretty near chuckin' one o' the chaps into the hole, 'cause he say when they start as they wasn't goin' the right way about it. Well, o' course the jailers got onto it, and blest if it didn't take 'em near three months to fill up that hole!" "Was it you as the bother chaps think was the Jonah, old fellow?" in- quired Tommy, sympathetically. "Me?" retorted Jaggs, with some as- perity. "Do you think as I was stop- pin' in a moldy old jail? I was visit- in' the president o' the republic, as was that fond o' me he'd do anythink for me. He wanted to make me secre- tary o' the treasury, only there wasn't no treasury " "Afore you got 'old o' the job, or after?" inquired Tommy, blandly. . Jaggs went on calmly without notic- ing the interruption. "I reckon as the JUNE 2, 1858. The Weekly Florists' Review. only chap iu the place as ever had the price of a whole suit o' clothes at once was the president, and whenever he goes broke, he'd just hunt up some chap as was likely to have a bit o' coin, make a new law as would fit his case, and then just gather in the dough. Them Chicago aldermen isn't in it with a Central American politi- cian. Well, as I was sayin', I rushed the coffee plantin', and give 'em a lot o' new wrinkles as I'd picked up when I was in Java, and me and the Chi- cago chap used to go rockin' around with the president and secretary o' state like we owned the whole bloom- in' country. The secretary o' state was a woolly-haired chap with a com- plexion like an over-ripe Bonnaffon 'mum, and the Chicago drummer used to say as he'd find hisself right at home with a white-washin' outfit, but it ain't safe to draw the color line too close there. Well, the president want- ed me to stay there — sa d as ht-'d make me chief o' the department of agri- culture— though he hadn't got no de- partment of agriculture — and so he give me a big coffee plantation as an inducement. It was 200 acres in cul- tivation and a lot o' forest as was like a slice out o' the zoo. It bilonged to a chap as used to be president, only he wasn't on to his job. I reckon as he died suddenlike." "Do you mean to say he was mur- dered?" inquired the graduate, with some anxiety. "Why, no, Johnny," continued Jaggs. "They don't murder folks down there, only if a chap seems a bit in the way he's liable to be removed. They think as he never would be missed, you know. Well, when I first get hold o' that there plantation, I think as I'm right in it — the real thing. Lor', when I think o' wheelin' ashes out o' the stokehole of a winter's mornin', and stayin' up nights to build gates ajar and bloomin' old funeral freaks. 1 feels sorry for any chap as has to work around the greenhouse. I thinks as my fortune's made," and Jaggs shook his head mournfully while he picked out a batch of immortelle letters. "Well, did your friend the president think as you never would be missed, and try to remove you?" inguired Tommy. "No," said Jaggs, gloomily. "I wasn't removed, but the plantation was. I was stayin' over night in the city — we'd been havin' a lot o' little earthquake shocks, but we didn't pay no attention to it, except seeiu' as we was handy to a door, in case anythink should drop. Well, me and the presi- dent was sittin' in the veranda after dinner, waitin' for our coffee. A col- ored boy was bringin' the coffee across the yard, when first thing we know, there was a terrible rumble and shake, and we see a crack about four feet wide open across in front o' the ve- randa. Next thing, the boy with the coffee seem to drop right out o' the landscape. The president he says, 'Very sorry to keep you waitin"; I suppose I must send for some more coffee." I look at him. and then I look across the street. There was a big house there, and blessed if that there house wasn't risin' right up like it was growin". I hear a big crash and I don't know nothink more till I come round while the doctor was settin' my broken collar bone, t reckon as they didn't find much o' the president — he must 'a' fell through with most o' the house. Well, just as soon as I could get about, I starts out for my planta- tion, for I reckon as it must be shook up a bit. Well, what d' you s'pose I found there? The whole bloomin' plantation had fell through, and all as was left was a lake about forty feet deep! Right in the middle was a lit- tle island and on that island wan a volcano as was eruptin' red hot ashes and havin' a whole Pourth-o'-July cel- ebration all to itself! When I see ft, I says to myself, 'Cecil Reginald Jaggs, this ain't real — it's nothink but a Christmas pantomime delusion. But it wasn't — it was nothink but the fatal truth — and I just clear out o' that bloomin' country, and make up my mind as I'll hunt up a place where real estate ain't so fluctuatin'. Now, Tommy, give us another bunch o' Cape flowers, and this here work of art is ready to be turned loose." NEW YORK. In the Wholesale District. The first four days of last vveok were record breakers, so far as wet weather and bad business went. Friday both let up a little, and Saturday, owing to Decoration Day, showed some im- provement. Today, Monday, howevsr. as I write, things are again in the old rut. There was practically no ship- ping trade, the outdoor flowers con- tributing toward this to a veiy great extent. Roses there have been in large quan- tities, but of poor quality, and prices, also applied to all other stock, have been as erratic as the weather; in fact, there seems to have been a certain af- finity and conspiracy between the two. Carnations have touched low water mark for the season during the early part of the week, the lowest, in fact, since it commenced, while "iolets are as scarce as provisions in Havana. A considerable number of Harrisii and longiflorums "got in"' for Decora- tion Day, but prices ruled low. Sweet peas of all varieties are quite plentiful just now. The variety Blanche Ferry seems to be most popular, however. Cattleya Mossiae are coming in in fair quantities. It is a pity, however, this variety does not follow the Cattle- ya Trianae sooner when there is prac- tically a good demand. Quite a number of outdoor flowers are to be seen like wistaria, lilac and snowball; also some very pretty forced annuals, noticeably cornflowers and sweet sultan. Seed and Bulb Trade. The wet weather has had its effect on this as all other branches of the trade, though the counter trade still continues to flourish. Orders for fall bulbs are next in order, however, and freesias are already being received by Clucas & Boddington Co. The Harrisii question is the bone of contention on all sides. From all accounts, however, there does not seem to be the likeli- hood of so much disease as the grow- ers in Bermuda have been more care- ful in their selections of the bulbs and their cultivation. Auction Sales. One of the most remarkable sales of plants occurred last week in the city. It was peculiar from the fact of the enormous prices realized, while a sale of really valuable plants in the city realized exceptionally low prices. The former sale was a collection of -lapan- ese dwarf trees, trained into cranes, turtles, boats, etc. These were mostly in porcelain jardinieres, and sold at from .$5 up to as high as $;!;50 apiece. Surely there must be some moral to this. 'Various Notes. I hear that Mr. J. L. Schiller is to be married on Wednesday to a Baltimore Belle in Baltimore. Particulars next week; meantime, congratulations. Mr. F. Dressel will dispose of his valuable collection of orchids during the coming month by auction, "not that he loves orchids less, but palm.? more,'" and will go more extensively into the latter class of plants. Mr. John P. Cleary will wield the hammer and a good sale is anticipated. TORONTO. Bedding Plant Trade. The bedding plant season is now fairly on and no one has time to talk anything but straight business. The 24th of May being a holiday a great many plants were put out in small gardens. The market will be a busy place for the next few weeks. A great many hardy perennials have been sold there this spring, trade in ihem will no doubt continue to increase every year as they advertise themselves. Executive Committee Meeting. The Executive Committee of the Gardener"s and Florists' Association held a full meeting Thursday even- ing and transacted a good deal of business of various kinds. The date of the annual summer excursion was fixed for July 28, to Niagara Falls. A committee was appointed to arrange several cricket matches luring the season. Another committee was ap- pointed to get up a little send-off for the President of the Association (Mr. Alonzo Watkins) who purposes taking a trip to his native land shortly. Judges were recommended to the In- dustrial Exhibition Association for their big show in September. JO The Weekly Florists' Review* JUNE 2, 1898. The Chrysanthemum Show. The Chrjsanthemum Sliow also came in for its share of discussion and it was pretty well agreed thai on the last day (Saturday) the admission fee be 10 cents all round. This in my humble opinion is a move in the right direction and I hope to hear of some other cities doing like- wise. To make a show a true success^ we must get the people (the masses) there; to get the people there we must put the admission fee within their means to go, themselves, their wives and their families. We get the upper ten by the means we have been using, let us continue those means for the first two or three days (according to the time the show is open), l-ut let us also give the lower ten ihousiind a chance; let us cater to them, and we shall give the horticultural (rr.de such a send up in the scale that we shall say ten years hence, what fools we were not to look at the matter in this light before. And here I wish to say (1 fully in- tended doing so before) that I entirely agree with the views recently ex- pressed by Mr. Watson of Philadelphia before the New York Florists' Club, where they appear to have been severe- ly criticised. I see the proof of their truth right here in Toronto. Has not the volume of trade here increased ten-fold, aye, twenty-fold during the ten years the Gardeners' and Florists' Association has been in existence and has been holding these flower shows annually? We had flower shows be- fore that, but they had no go in them and were not managed on trade principles or by tradesmen. De- pend upon it a flower show is the best means a florist has of adver- tising his trade, and of producing and increasing a love for flowe.-s amongst the general public. E. ST. LOUIS. Supply and Demand. At this writing Decoration Day found the market with a good supply of flowers and also a fair demand, but mostly in the shipping line. We have had some very cool nights of late and still we have a large supply of roses of all kinds. The growers say that too much rain and the cool nights have caused bad mildew. Since last writ- ing business has not improved and the market has been in good supply all the past week. Jacque roses, sweet peas, carnations and cape jasmine were very abundant. Brides, Bridesmaids and Meteors brought from $2 to ?4 for beat stock: Perles, La France and Jacques, $2; fancy Beauties, $2 per dozen; shorts, $4 and $6 per 100. Carnations have been and .ire yet in good supply; price on all varieties. $1; some extra fine fancy stock sold as high as $1.50 and $2. Daybreaks and whites have the call just now. Cape Jasmine are selling well at $1 for the best, some short ones being sold at 50 cents. Paeonies and irises are about the only outdoor flowers that are abun- dant. Paeonies of all colors sell at $2 a 100. The blue cornflower has made its appearance and sells at 50 cents. Some very fine valley was seen this morning (Monday), which brought ?3. Smilax and asparagus are selling well; the latter brought 35 cents per string. Bedding stock has sold very well the past week and the florists in Union market report that business has been better than expected, as the early part of the season things looked bad for them. Club Notes. The June meeting of the Florist Club should be largely attended, as the growers will be about done with their planting out. Some very impor- tant questions will come up which will be of gi'eat interest to all members. All committees are expected to make re- ports. Two applications will be pi^e- sented: Julius Koenig. Jr., and Gus Eggling. The date is June 9, at 3 p. m.; bowling after the meeting. IMews Items. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jordan left Thursday night for Omaha for the summer. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, was in town last week, selling supplies. Martin is growing a new mustache, which has got to be full grown by the time he reaches home. CINCINNATL Review of the Market. There was quite an agreeable change in the condition of the Cincinnati market last week. The fore part of the week was as quiet as the mcnth of August and our ice boxes were taxed to their utmost capacity. Even Charlie Jones remained at home for two entire days, trying to devise some means of regulating the supply and demand. Friday morning trade opened up quite brisk, and by Saturday night stock was really scarce. Decoration Day, a couple of large funerals and a Jewish holiday, all coming at about the same time, created an unusual de- mand for this season of the year. The commission men report a good ship- ping trade for Decoration r>ay and it seems to have been satisfactory all around. Stock advanced but very lit- tle in price, but brought all chat it was really worth. The Banquet. On Wednesday evening. May 25th. between fifty and sixty florists gath- ered at the club rooms to partake of the first annual banquet given by the Cincinnati Florists' Society. Quite a number of ladies were present, and all pronounced the affair a grand success. E. G. Gillett acted in the capacity of toastmaster, and filled the position like an old timer. President Witterstaetter presented the medals with a neat little speech; first to A. Sunderbruchs Sons, second to Gus Scheible, of the City green- houses, and third, to George ^ Allen. Next on the program was the pres- entation of a beautiful umbreKa to Theo. Bock, in appreciation of his val- uable services as judge. Mr. B. was taken by surprise, but was equal to the emergency, and responded with some well chosen words of thanks. After dinner speeches were then in order, and^ the following toasts were responded to in an eloquent manner: "Cincinnati Florists' Society," Win. Murphy; "America," Geo. S. Bartlett; "Annual Outing," Frank W. Ball; "Cincinnati," Ed Hoffmeister; "Old Hingland," Benj. Salubrius George; "Gardener Wanted," Henry Schwarz; "Medley," Chas. Sunfish Jones. E. H. Giesy, of the Dockland Lumber Co., was down on the program (or an im- portant part, but was unable to be present. B. ROCHES! ER. N. Y. Since my last report nothing of spe- cial interest occurred in the trude. We had the usual every day demand in the cut flower line, but no extraordinary event presented itself for the last f.i;ee weeks. The sales in bedding plants are large in proportion, yet we cannot say that anybody is making any money out of them. Neither grower nor retailer are satisfied with the prices paid, the very best of geraniums in 4-inch pots only $1.(K) per dozen, and many of them are retailed at a lower figure. Other stuff is equally cheap and the market is overstocked with everything in this line. Memorial Day was as good as usual here. Cut flowers were not scarce at all. and outdoor flowers in great vari- ety were very plentiful. Paeonies, candytuft, iris, pyrethrums, aquilegias, hemerocallis, poppies, lychnis, the large flowering centaureas, spiraeas, li- lacs, etc., could be bought by the bush- el, while roses and carnations were also more abundant than usual at this day. In ordinary years hardly any of these hardy large and ihowy cut flowers are far enough advanced with us to be used on Decoration Day, but this season has been so exceptionally favorable for their early development and everybody had quantties of them. The florists around the cemeteries were especially busy with orders for planting beds, and with the filling of urns and vases; all had to be done at once, and many of them had to work all day Sunday to finish up. People could not be persuaded this year to delay the planting of coleus and other soft stuff until after June 1. The weather has been so very mild all through the month of May that no one thinks of the possibility of another cool spell now. K. The Weekly Florists^ Review* n WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman competent man. Best references. Married, dren. Address f'oreman, care of P'lorists' Ke\'i OITLWTION WANTED- As private ^rdener, by ^ thoroughly 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. SITUATION WANTED-Ashead gardener in pri- vate place or public institution. English. 52. wid- ower I one daughter, 25 t. Thorough horticulturist, fruits, flowers, vegetables, landscape and ornamental work; 4^ years in Golden Gate Park, one year head gardener in eferences. Address, statmg Island, Fernandina, Fla. SITUATION WANTED- As propagator of gene- 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 private or commercial place, married, good worker and total abstainer. Best of reference. Address A. R. W., Box 849, Stafford Springs, Conn. "VV^ANTED — ^A first class grower who knows enough '* to run a place on business principles, if desired can take half interest in good pajang 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 SALE— First class retail stand, about 5,000 feet of glass, new. Has never produced less than $1,300 per year, net. Will require 5i,ooo cash : balance, time at 6 per cent. Reason of selling, failing health. Address Ilhnois, care Florists' Review. \\7 ANTED-First class all around florist and garden- • ' er to take charge of 2 greenhouses (12 and 18 x 100) and vegetable garden or run same on shares: must be strictly sober and of good habits. Reply, stating wages wanted, to XX, Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— A first class gardener O and florist; private preferred; state wages. H. H. Hunt, Evanston, 111. SITUATION WANTED-A young man, 20 years 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' Review. SITUATION WANTED O eral greenhouse stock, j If in need of a good man ar wages, address M. K., care Florists' R< By an A I grower of gen- n 30 yea's old and single. willing to pay fair experienced gar- FOR SALE-Four greenhouses, neariy 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. 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 of 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' Re\iew, Chicago. FOB SAI.E OB BEKT. In New York Ciiv, Wliok-^.ilc Fl^ucr nent street. Will ^ell l"i\tiirL-s and . . . with privilege of renewal. For full particulars write to Wholesaler, care of Florists' Review, 56 Pierce Building, New York City. promi- WANTED.... A quantity of Pandanus Veitchii — Plants or Cuttings. Address, stating sije, quantity and price, L, care of Florists' Review. !^>^»^>^>^>#^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^< 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 Circuli or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^rm 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. FINE PALMS. ABECA I.UTESCEN'S, 1 |,l;iiil ■J-in>li imi, prr ] 3 1,1,1111- :.-iii ,M,i lM.,■_• ;ll.l.llll- II' I" l-t IM, $6.00 11 high, per lOU, 40.00 I in. high, each, 4.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA, 1 plant, 4-in. pot. Ih to 18 in. high, each, ..lO 1 plant, .i-in. pot. 24 in. high " .7.5 1 plant, .")-in. pot, 30 in. high " i.OO KEITTIA BEIiMOBEAITA, 1 plant. 2^-in. pot. 3 leaves, 10 to 1*2 in, high, per 100 20.00 1 plant. 3-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 to 18 in, high, per 100 25.00 1 plant, .i-in. pot. 4 to 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high, each 1.00 .All measurements from top of plant. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, - - PHILADELPHia, PA. Men Tit GLASS, ETC., FOR SALE. siippli( ! still on hand the following Greenhouse Single Thick Glass, 18.\22 2,.500 square feet. 12x16 400 10,xl2 500 9. .Also 100 or more 3. \ 6 sash, glass partly broken. Also several thousand stanclard pots, assorted sizes. .Also forty-horse power Exeter Boiler. I can not undertake to pack and ship glass, but to parties who can come with cash in hand and take away the goods I will make very low rates. For example, 16 x 22 single thick A glass, $2,00 per 50 square feet. Other sizes in proportion. Prices on Sash. Pots, etc., made on the spot to any proposing purchaser who will call and exam- ine. Do not write, JAKES D. BATITOI.DS, Riverside, 111. One block North of C, B, & Q. Depot. One block South of Suburban Electric. Of I CDY PI ANTQ White Plume, Golden Self LLtni rLMnlO Blanchmg and Hartwell's " ' ,11, Nice outside plants from March sowing, io:o; $7.50 per lo.ooo. Cash please. >. HERZOG. Littleton, N J. Morris Co. u c AN'T MOVE ON CUBA TILL OUR STOCK IS SOLD. BOOTED CUTTINGS. Per 1.000, Per 100 Vincas, variegated JIO.(X) $1.2.i Rex Begonia 17. .iO 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 10.00 1.25 Abutilon Sou de Bon 15.00 2.00 Impatiens Sultanl 17.50 2.00 Lemon Verbena 12..50 1.50 Fuchsia, Trailing Queen 12.50 1.50 Marguerite, Giant Pearl 15.00 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant 8.00 1.00 Coleus.fancy 8.00 I.OO Coleus, separate colors 6.00 .75 Coleus, mixed 5.00 .60 Heliotrope 10.00 1.25 Lobelia 10.00 1.25 Vernon Begonia 10.00 1.25 Asters, transplanted 10.00 1.2.) Alternanthera, red 5.00 .60 Golden Pvrethrum 9.00 1.00 Orders of 1,000 assorted Rooted Cuttings at 1,000 rates. Vincas, variegated, 2Jii -inch pots Vincas, " » 3 Vincas, " 3H " Vincas, 20.00 2.50 35.00 4.00 50.00 6.00 10.00 ots.. 4.00 2.00 3.00 S.OO 2.00 2.00 4.00 IT WILL BE to your advantage to mention The Florists' Review every time you write an advertiser. Impatiens Sultani ..2ji Centaurea Candidissima..2J< Centaurea Gymnocarpa..2K Lobelia, white stock 2M Petunias, double 2% Petunias, single fringed.. 2J< " 3.00 Geraniums, mixed 2^ " $2.00 to 3.00 .Alternanthera, red 2 " 2,00 TERMS CASH OR C. O. D, GREENE & UNDERHILL. WATERTOWN. N.Y. .Mphons.- HMUvi.T. Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy. I'lul M;ii.|iuuit, Florence Vaughan. Fuerst r,i-iii,irk, till.- plants from pots. $5.00 per 100. BOUVABDIAS, single red, white and pink, lioiii 2-iiRh pots, $2.00 per 100. CHBTSANTHEMUUS — Pennsylvania and other fine varieties. Write for prices. C. EISELE. 1 1th & JeHerson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 12 The Weekly Florists' Review, BALTIMORE. Trade Conditions. Excepting funerals and (Commence- ments there was tliis week rea'iy little to take the attention of the retailers. Up to present writing, bediiiug stuff has been selling very slowly, in spite that this season's stock comprises the best varieties and are exceptionally well grown plants. There seemed quite a demand for such outdoor cut stuff as paeonies, sweet peas, etc. Decoration Day with us is not what it used to be. Consequently little out of the usual run of trade is expected. This season, however, may prove an exception, owing to the present war, which is awakening much of the old patriotic enthusiasm. Notes. There is no reason why tiie red. white and blue boutonniere should not become a fad and take its place beside the stick pins and buttons now so uni- versally worn. Example in this world is everything. Consequently the flor- ists (one and all) should inaugurate and suggest this custom to the aping public, with the view of making this floral novelty a "go." At no season or the year could we more truly match the national colors than at present. There are many flowers in that shade of red, but in blue the coru-flowev (just now in its height) stands pre- eminently alone. On the 28th inst. Mr. Liddo Pennock, of the firm of Pennock Bros., Phil- adelphia, paid us a flying visit of but a few hours. Arrived: Suddenly on the 2lGt inst., carrying a new umbrella and an extra large order book, wearing his white ribbon and a bland smile of purity, our most welcome friend, Mr. .\I. Rice. Philadelphia papers please copy. C. F. F. VXJ.J.J.J.J.J^A.i.J.AJ.J.J.J.4.J.J.J.AJ.J.Ji.X -inch Pots. Per loo Per looo .AMERICAN BEAUTES, $5.00 $45.00 AM. BEAUTIES (3-mch) 6.00 METEOR 2.50 22,50 BRIDE 2.50 22,50 TESTOUT 2.50 22.50 BELLE SIEBRECHT . . 2.50 22.50 PRES. CARNOT . . . 2,50 22.50 BRIDESMAID . . , , 2.50 20.00 LA FRANCE .... 2.50 20.00 CARNATIONS FROM SAND. Per 100 Per looo KIc.ra Hill $3.00 ri").00 Wm.Sciitt 1.00 7 50 Lizzio McGowan 1.00 T.TiO No more Rooted Rose Cuttings left. SMILAX, $2,00 per 100; $ J 5.00 per J 000 SEED STORES and ELOWER STORES can profitably tiandle our Excelsior Brand, an Odorless, Soluble Plant Food, Write for prices and terms to the trade and testimonial leaflet. Pure Bone Elour, rOR FLORISTS' USE. ■XMMllNI.A :. per Lent. NITROGEN i.15 ■■ BONE PHOSPHATE. 55 Pure Dried Blood, .\MM()N'I.\ In per rent. NITKUI.KX V'.:l-1 Write for Prices. We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO., CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V. LONG'S Floral Blotters Effective, and true to nature. Samples for 20 cents in stamps. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. GOOD STOCK. For SALE! VIITCA VARIEQATA, fr..in t-inch pots, S10.(KI per 1(K). GERAiriUMS, 4-inctl pots, 60c per doz,; $5.00 per UK). Scarlet King. Dr. Kirtland, Emile de Jarardin. S. .\. Nutt, Double White. Queen of the West, General Grant, E. G, Hill, Jas. Vick, Bijou, Mrs. Parker, Silvercloud, Crystal Palace Gem, etc, CANITAS, Strong, from 4-inch pots, in 12 best varieties, 50c, per do/. Cash with order, please I. HUSBANDS, Bellevue, Huron Co., Ohio. SOW NOW PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, EITGI^ISH "GIAITT EXHIBITION PRIZE" STRAIN. nique strain adapted for every purpose, hut especially valuable for Florists. This seed ha lor Chinese Primrose.) been used in the d by plants of robust con- perienced grower ni F'nglancl. E\t ig: unlv flowers of good form and subst, stitution and f.inltlrv^ h.il.it. have been used for this purpose. ROSEA (Pinkl. Chiswick Red. COCCWEA SlPtRBA (Crimson). ALBA MAGMFICA (White). COERDLEA (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 STIMPP & WALTER CO., SEED AND BULB GROWERS, 50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK. Do You Want Your Money's Worth? JOBBER K sn, don't delay it hut send me \.iur list at once o( all Bulbs and Plants lor forcings anil decoration, ^tatirm miantit\ and ^1/es. Vou will hnil ui \ prices as low- as others tor FIRST-CI.ASS GOODS. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. in Chinese Sacred Lilies Japan, all kinds of Dutch, French and Ger- man Bulbs and Roots, Azalea, Rhododendron, Palms and Nursery Stock for forcing and outdoor. r'AVIVlAC Nicely started. P. Marquant, LyAlMMAj L. E.'Ballv, 30c. per doz,; $3,00 per too. RFriOMIA i'l'urstonii, B, Argentea gut- DCUUIMA tata, etc„2-in„$3;'^5^-in„$2,50 per 100. PANSY PLANTS prio^o-^s^'pTibof A. J. BAUDWIN, Newark, O. To Clean Out^ :?,nii[i MtriiKuithera, Aurea Nana, per 100. $1.00 niiino \-iif-. Perfection, white, pink, blue .iihl -. ni.^t.perlOO. 60c; per 1.000 4.00 \Ku J 01 III Snowball Asters, extra strong. Send to THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Mom's, ill. NOW in course of preparation, Tlie 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 $5.00, Send in your order now to the Florists' Pub- lishing Co,. 530-535 Caxton building, Chicago. Mention Florists' Reviev* when writing advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS Tomato, Cahbage, Lettuce, Celeryand Sweet Potato, 1.^1 iH r 1(10; $1 per 1000. Pepper ,nid Eg-g- Plants, Mc per 100; $2 per 1000, Cauliflower Snowball, 35c per 100; $2,50 per lOOO .Ml pi. lilts In 111. Ill, HIc per 100 e.vtra. Price list lor large quantities. Cash with order, R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md. THE MOON Company ^ For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. ' uscriptive Iliustratellll\7. DULDO* Roman Hyacinths, Tulips, Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White Narcissus, Valley, Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading Forcing: Stock. Give us a list of your wants and wc uill-(iuote same. Don't forget tliat we are strictly in it on SUPPLIES OF ALU KINDS, SEEDS, BUUBS AIND CUT rUOWERS. VAUGHAN,McKELLAR&WINTERSON, 45, 47 and 49 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. PAWTUCKET, R. I. At the Rhode Island greanhouses, Alex. Miller has a house of eai-nations newly planted to carry through the summer as an experiment. He is throwing out some fine roses to make room for young stock, which is excel- lent. Mr. Miller has considerable faith in grafted stock, paying close ratention to a house planted partly with own root and partly with grafted .=tock. His observation showed that while the foli- age upon the grafted stock was dark- er and stronger, the blooms were larger and produced on longer stems, but in quantity not so frsciy as on own roots and no medium in crop- ping. When in crop it is a heavy one and when off crop entirely so. Bride and Bridesmaid are the kinds experi- mented upon. Mr. Miller is one of the few who has success with carnation Outcast, yet it is not the ideal scarlet. Whare is it and when will it come? VV. M. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Ten thousand times ten thousand would apply to the number of the popular Boston fern which is being grown for next season's trade, and taking into consideration the thou- sands already distributed all over this land, the number is enormous. Un- doubtedly the demand will be as good as ever. Everyone should have a bed or a batch potted for next season. It fills a big space at little outlay and lias a distinct purpose. It will not supersede the palm, but rather assist in its sale. Nephrolepis cordala com- pacta will be grown more largely as its merits become better known. A quartet of enthusiasts, Messrs. Becker, Bock, Foster and Doyle, are filling up in anticipation of a grand rush later, as Mr. Murphy remarked, just so soon as bedding stock goes out in goes the fern. W. M. CRABB Sc HUNTER, Violet and Carnation Specialists, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. ■MOW is^ ""^ 'i">f to b"v Kooled \ loli-t Kun- iSKJyV ners. Marie Louise, Farqi.har and Lady Hume Campbell, $l.UO per 100; $".OOperlOOO. lu pots later. Write for prices. CLEARY & CO. Plant Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., - New York City. DEWEY? Yes, we do SELL EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY ;»r-SEND FUR CATALOGUE. •fe'.^ Auctioneer. J, P. CI.EART. 495 Washington St , BUFFALO. N. Y. S (Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs) H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE LARGEST .^-^» SUPPLY MOUSE II IIN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. Forttie trade only, 50 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ALTERNANTHERAS, ■J-m., P. Maiwr. $20,00 per 1000. ma. .iOc per 100; Rooted Cutt)liss \ Nan, }4,00per 10011: $7 i»l imt 'I' FUCHSIA LITTLE BEAUTY, strong plants, $5 per 100 A. J. BALDWIN. Newark. Ohio. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. WM. J. BAKER, V/HOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. EDWARD REID, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. W7V^. C S7VYITH so.fJ,?^^ florist 40 South 16tli Street, PHILADELPHIA. LONQ DiSTaNCB -PHONC 5008 A. Our central location enables us to lillout^5f- town orders at short notice. Boston Fern Heavy, well-shaped plants, splendid for store decoration. Very durable. H-in. pots, $1.00 each; $12.00 per dozen. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. STATION. PENNA H. R. Germantown, Pa. JUNE 2, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 15 FLORISTS' Supplies 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. j*««» We will not be undersold on these goods. -J* <^ J* J* -Jt Our WHEAT SHEAVES Sell themselves. Handsome shape, full siz liL-st quality material, prices right. WHITE CAPE FLOWERS, .\ sood qu CYCAS I.EAVES, IMMORTEIiIiES, ility at 60 cents per pound. INSECTICIDES, SAVirOR KNIVES, and weight, made of BIBBON', SHEARS. a good Pruning Shear for ff.OU. 1 good strong shear that will do tin Seasonable Flower Seeds K l^l^'^fc °^^^ SEND FOR PRICE LIST E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Avenue CHICAGO. CIT FLOWERS^ HINT'S WEEKLY QtOTATIONS. Taking EHect I urn- 2, 1S9S, SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. We are headquarters for CUT aOWERS. CARNATIONS. Fair quality per 100, Sl.OO— Extra select " 1.00-2.00 ROSES. Beauties, long per doz., 2.00-2 50 medium " l..iO-2.00 short " 7.-.. -1,00 Brides per 100 SUO-t.OD Maids •■ :).0U-4.00 Meteor " ;t. 00-4. 00 Perles " 2.00-3.00 Our selection " 2.00 — GREENS. .Asparagus per string, .fK) — Ferns, .\diantum perlOO, .->l)r|l pink wiiilrr, -rii.ir.itr ui|.ir., |.^..-|ll lirr lOUO. I.kn M.i Willi A.71 Broadway, - • NEW YORK GET THE BEST Per 100, ] Ageratum, Cope's Pet and Tapis Bleue, 2!4-inch pots $2.50 Alternanthera, P. Major, .^urea Nana. .Amabilis and Pittsburg (rooted cuttings) 1.00 Alternanthera, as above. 2K-in. pots : 2.00 Alyssum, T. Thumb and Giant dbl, 254-inch pots 2..')0 Begonias, fine assortment, 3-inch pots 4.00 Begonias, Vernon. 2^-inch pots.. 3.y0 Cannas, started, very strong, from », considering the fine Quality of Stock supplied. nples of \ our wants. Per 100. Per 1000- Mme. Crozy 3.50 Strong roots of above varieties.. .. 2.50 Cash with order Orders amounting Wm. L. SW.AN. Prop. J. C. CL.\RK. Supt, Fuchsias, a fine assortment. 2^^- inch pots 2.50 Geraniums, Bruant. Gen. Grant, La Favorite, etc.. 3-inch pots 4.00 German Ivy, 2!.^-inch pots 2.00 Heliotrope, blue. 2H-inch pots... 2.50 " 4 ■• •• ... 6.00 white, 254 " "... 3.00 Moon Vines (the true Colonyc- tion). 2M-!nch pots 4.00 Rooted cutting 2.50 Salvia, Nana Erecta, or Bonfire (verv strong), 2H-inch pots 2.50 Swaihsona, Alba and Rosea (very strong). 2M-inch pots 4.00 Cannas — Fine assortment of leading varieties 1.00 '! Prices on application. 1 unknown customers or c. o. d. i and over. f. o. b. New York City. Seawanhaka Greenhouses, p o. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y. 20.00 35.00 15.00- 20.00 50.00- 25.00 20.00 30. oa VAX4.AJ.J.AJ.J.JLJ.AJ.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.XJ.-J.-j^.t-J"J.J-!-i..i..i.Jt.J.J.J.J.J.JLJLj.JLJ.XJ.J[.J.J.J.J[.J.Arf 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 conchisn t^h proven by experiments at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug*, and other insect pests without injurv to the plant. .\ trial of a Hn-cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. | ^TTTT-TT-PTfTTTT-TTTTT-TTTTTT-T-TTVTTVTTTVTT-T-p-rTTTTTTTTT-r-PT <♦ V^^^ W~% ■!> ^^ [Wj 7\ ^^ The choicest varieties and healthiest plants Ij W^ U l_> It r m'^5 grown. Strong plants in bud and bloom. $2.50 per hundred! $2O.00 per thousand 75 tinust varieties in cultivation, grown in 3';- in. ]icits. Stnmg plants in luid and hlonm. $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS J. L,. DlbbOIN, Bloomsburg. Pa. I Burpee's Seeds Grow I DITCH BILBS! L. C. Bobbink, Rutherford, N. J. Do You Need Young Bose Stock for ') Planting Out of 3-in. Pots i .\ dollar more on til.' !,::■. !r.' i >- ■■.■tl.iiii; ii ■ m: ^,., better stock. Sen.l :>'i i .-m- ^ $1 '»' lu -t.in;p~ l(.r samples of what you want to GEO. A. KUHL, Menuon Florists' Review. PEKIN, ILL Marie Louise Runners 25.000 at S4 per lOOO; 60c. per lOO. *1 200 Perles, 2C ■200 Meteor. -200 Belle Sie- cht 2H-inch pots. HiaSOALE flORAL PARK, ntion Flonsts' Re\-iew. HILLSDALE. MICH. The Weekly Florists^ Review. Grand Auction FOR DETAILED LIST WATCH THIS SPACE NEXT WEEK Sale WRITE FOR SPECIAL CATALOGIE WEDNESDAY, JINE 15th, 1898. A Complete Collection of Commercial Orchids Also Palms and Decorative Plants, the property of F. Dressel, Weehawken, N. J. to be sold on the place. CLLAK I & CU«5 Auctioneers, \evv YORK CITY. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. ^^ BASSETT & WASHBUBN'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 American Beauty.... 2J4-inch pot, $5.00 $,iD.0O Brides a^ " 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 214 " 3.(X) 25.00 President Carnot....2H , " 3. 30 35.00 BASSETT &, WASHBURN, store, BS Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance ■pin.ne .Nhiin 2J3 Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE. ILL. Long Distance 'Piione No 10, Mrs. Robt. Garrett New Pink Forcing Rose. Winner ol six certificates, medal and silver cup. f;i..-,0 per do,-,; $2:> per 100. A Fine Stock of Young Chrysanthemums and Carnations. Send lor Trade List Jescrihing aliove EADY FOR MMEDIATE LANTING. in de H. WEBER & SONS, - okmm, m. ROSES. Tine Healthy Stock of Brides, Bridesmaid and Perles. 3-inch pots Writ.- 1„ W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. D Fully equal to tbose sent out the last six \.-ar^. lir^t . ki~> ami perfectly healthv tu every respect. Only selected srowlti from lli'\\--[ itiL: viii„,ts used In propajratina:. )TTON LA FRANCE AIKRICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-lucli pots, S"* fiO per liiu; 4-iricli |.ots, $1-2.(10 per 100. EOR, BRIDESMAID, GONTIER. SUNSET. BON SILENE, MERMET LE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE, 3-lm-h pots, ST. 00 per 100; 4-luch pots, $lo,iio per luo. J. I.. DII.I.ON', BI.OOBISBUBG, FA. F you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company .,^«* Why do w^e 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 everythirig 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 patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earn good divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends ^vill be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. jt jt ^ jt Always mention the Florists' RevieW when -writing advertisers..,** -j* ^ u The Weekly Florists* Review. JUNE 2, 1898. NEW LAW IN OHIO. Ed. Florists' Review: We rtesire to advise you regarding a new !a\v affect- ing those doing business in Die state of Ohio. The law, however, does not go into effect till November 1, 1S98. We desire to give you the substance of same, and believe that the readers of your paper will be interested. The act was passed by the legisla- ture of Ohio recently and relates to insolvent debtors, which provides in substance that every conveyance, transfer, mortgage or confession of judgment made by a debtor in con- templation of insolvency, or with in- tent to prefer a creditor, shall be void, and that every such conveyance, transfer, mortgage or judgment made while the debtor is insolvent, within ninety days next preceding a general assignment, shall be void, whatever the intent with which it is !na(ie. This last applies whether the debtor knew of his insolvency or not. We, therefore, suggest that more than usual care should be exercised by the members of the trade in placing or extending credit in Ohio between now and November 1st. Some of our local correspondents be- lieve that there will be an unusual number of assignments in Ohio with preferences before this act goes into effect. JIany tradespeople a'e being carried either by the bank or some mercantile house with the understand- ing that in case of trouble, they will be taken care of by preference, an ar- rangement which it has heretofore been comparatively easy to carry out. Parties holding this accommodation paper are likely to close it out before November 1st, thus forcing m;^ny fail- ures: and it may also be expected that a large number of persons who contin- uallv prey upon the business world by doing business with money borrowed from relatives, while pretending to be solvent, will improve this, their last opportunity to save the family capital. National Florists' Board of Trade. Cornelius S. Loder, Secretary. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MARKET. The last week, which had been looked forward to for several weeks as a record breaker, failed to meet expectations. The quantitv of flowers put on sale was enormous and the demand fell far below the ability of the wholesale men to han- dle. As near as we can learn, good stock of roses and carnations sold out clean at fair prices, but there was a lot of poor second-grade flowers which could not be moved. White carnations, supposed to be scarce, proved to be a glut. Where they all came from nobody seems to know, but come thev did from all directions. Harrisii and Beauties dragged. Callas were in limited supply and met with ready sale. Lilac, valley, poets, paeonies, all moved at low prices. A few retailers report fairly good trade locally, but more say "business quite slow." "not much doing," etc. Chicago. May SI, ISiS. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. We have a Fine Stock of the Iieading^.. GArSNAS In fine shape for immediate bedding. Extra Strong Pot-Grown Plants. Best Standard Sorts at $8.00 per 100, .i- lollciws; Miiiu. Crozv, .\lplionse Bouvier. Chas. Hen- dorsnn, Flor.-nr,- \ ruiL'li.iii, I Iv l'i.r-<.ii I'ljumlalc, 1.1). Cabos. IJueen Charlotte, Pres. Carnot, P.TuI M;iniiKUit. I (.' \ a.p.;l,.ni \.|niir,J. \ v rll:iii, .Austria, etc. Extra Choice Varieties at 810.00 per 100, as follows: Pierson's Premier. Chicago. Eldorado, I'apa. .'^iim lie Autnin, Cr i v. >. u, .1, I'r, - Carnot. Bi-aute de Poitevine, Italia, Burbank. etc. Recent Introductions and Novelties at S15.00 per 100, a« fallows: Ptuladelphia, Souv. de .Mine. Cro2v, Maiden's i;i.i-li Mi- I ..irum K.-.r- R. K.ri Chn-ti,- Mile. Berat, etc. We have a line'stock of TABEYTOWN in i PKES. CLEVELAND, two of the finest varieties that have been introduced 111 Mai ~ S6.00 per doz.; S40.00 per 100. We can also supplv the fcilkuMug lauctitb lu luiiitiJ quautitu - .a $6.00 per doz., viz: Defender. Pres. McKinleV, California. Duchess of .Marlborough. Koseraawr. Sam Treleasc, Duke of Marl- liorough, burst von Hohenlohe. Can supply Goliath at $9.00 per doz. MLoA LMoLlL (Abyssinian Banana) Extra strong plants, 6-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. irong dormant bulbs. 9-12 in. in circumference. $6.00 per 100; trong plants. IS-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. CALADIIM ESCLLENTIM w. ckot MAMTHI V PnCrC fnr bedding. Can offer fine plants. 35^-in. pots, coming into bud and IVIUI^IIILI nUOLO bloom, at only $8.00 per lOO.asfollows: Mosella fthe Yellow Soupert), Clothilde Soupert, Hermosa, Duchesse de Brabant, Mme. Jos. Schwartz, Etoile de Lyon. Me- teor. .\ug. Guinoiseau. etc. .M 1^ t- U4 ilicllfs 1 .ir .1, /.■u. $.VllO per Clucas & Boddington Co. 501-503 W. 13th Street New York City. Tel. Call 403 ISth St. ir YOU— Have Any Surplus Stock Florists' Review. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Frkxch Cakkas. Crozy. Q. Cuarlotte, Per 100 Florf nee Yaughan, tine plants, - - - - $4.00 Geranicm.**, Double Grant. 2h-ln. pots, - "lOO Salvias. Clara BecJin^n,2i,-ln.poIs, . - - iOO CoLEt's. 5 varieties, fine, 2i.; " - _ - 2.0O Begonia Vbrnon. fine. 2s NICHOLAS AMOS, CRESTLINE, O. Sphagnum Moss M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 19 ELLI^ #loLik¥ORTtt^l Bedding -^Plants GERANIUMS, COLEUS, VINCAS, PANSIES, VERBENAS, ASTERS, GRAVE MYRTLE, ALTERNANTHERAS, ETC. ^EnsD roR PRICES TO PI I IS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, MILWAIKEE, WIS. •«"-W-M.ELLIl) CC. poLLVonxn E STILL HAVP: a NICE LOT OP^ BELLE SIEBRECHT ROSES IN 2'.<- INCH POTS WHICH WE WILL SELL CHEAP. J* J* jt ^-t ^-t jt Chrysanthemums 2ir-lnch. Carnations from soil. Geraniums 3-incli. Cannas 4-inch. Write for Quotations. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I., N. Y. ALL FINE STOCKY PLANTS PALMS AN O FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the WesL Geo. Wittbold, !Z0M.Ji5ii!si^ Chicago Carnations F. DORNER 4. SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. r Complete? now while vou sto^k of Flora 1S9S. .Also best IS YOU STOC \F NCIT, get have the op Hill and otli older varietu- OEO. RAN-COCK 8[ SON, Grand Haven, Mich. STRONG Plants CHEAP FOR CASH. Penoo Cannas. Austria and Italia .... J5.00 ..Iher K"od kinds, named, . 3.00 Bouvardia, -'.-in. puis 3.00 Citronellis, '-'..-In iiots. strong, . . *2 50 Scented Geraniums, strung' l'"t plants, $'2 to 4.00 Lobelias and Alternantheras, 2«-ln. pots . 2.00 Scarlet Sage and Ivy Qeraniums, '^K-in- pots 2 00 J. PALMER QORDON, Ashland. Va, Eevlew whon Do You Want to Save 10 Let us figure INOW on your list of BILBS for summer and fall delivery. y Harrisii, Longiflorums, n Roman HyacinLhs, ELc. H. H. BERGER & CO., ^'%^::\^^rT'' Address, Established 1,S7S. 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 Pro\-i- dence last August, and the Shaw Gokl Medal at St. Louis in November. FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS iddre^sLuHierflrmstronQ. 3720 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Snrplus Stock of Hydrangeas, Geraninms and Coleuses. Hydrangea Empress Euge- nie, best pink market sort, fine stock, coming in bud. 6-inch pots at $35.00 per 100; 5-inch pots at $20.00 per 100: -l-inch pots at $10,00 per 100. Geraniums, good market sorts. $6.00 per 100. 4-inch pots. Coleus \erschatteltii. stock plants, $2.00 per UK). EVENDEN BROTHERS, - Williamsport, Pa. Ornamental Shrubs, HEKBACEOUS FERENinAI.S. A specialty of Iris. Phlox. Pseonies. Pvrethrum3, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, TheLeading tsTAtiLiSHEO las*. New England Nurservman. READING, MASS. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in.... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers y^J^£ They will materially advance REMINDED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review**** 20 The Weekly Florists* Review. JUNE 2, 1898. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Notes. Wencil Cukerski, formerly plain city florist, has recently received a remark- able recognition of merit and ability at the hands of politics. The com- plexion of the council changed and it looked as if the city florist would hi succeeded by a politician, but the un- expected happened, and although there were political aspirants for the place, politics were removed from the ques- tion and Wencil was elected superin- tendent of parks. Recent visitors were a representative of Henry A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, and of John C. Moninger Co., of Chi- cago. N. B. Stover, of Grandville. reports he has 5,000 carnations in the field, and all doing well. Floiist Club. The Florist Club held a meeting Tuesday evening. May 17. A commit- tee was instructed to draw up suitable resolutions on the death of Burt Rod- gers. The possibilities of giving a flower iihow were freely discussed. A mum show is entirely out of the question, but a proposition to give a spring flower show met with sufficient en- couragement to secure the appoint- ment of a committee, with that end in view, composed of Henry Smith, Geo. F. Crabb, Wm. Cunningham and N. B. Stover. No one seemed to favor a picnic this summer, not even a game of baseball. It was suggested that the club visit Chicago during the chrysanthemum show, and that perhaps some of the members of the Chicago club might take compassion on the Grand Rapids floric»4tural waifs and show them around town and incidentally intro- duce them to the Chicago elephant. The club voted itself a summer vaca- tion, and no meetings will be held un- til the second Tuesday in October. GEO. F. CRABB. HANOVER, PA.— Trade has been very good this spring in bedding stock and two-year-old roses. There has also been a good demand for funeral work. BATH, ME.— The Kennebec Nursery Co. possess in addition to an extensive nursery, under the able care of Mr. Davison, a range of commodious houses devoted to plants and cutflow- ers. These are in charge of P. J. Olm, a most successful grower. In addition to a fine collection of stove plants, roses and carnations are well grown. Anna Webb is one of the best crim- sons; Garfield, scarlet; C. A. Dana, pink; Nicholson is full of promise; Flora Hill has no signs of the weak neck, which objection may he lost sight of in the immense blooms; Mc- Gowan is the old reliable white. Jadoo Liquid is the best and cheapest Liquid Fertilizer that is made. <* Can be applied with the Kinney Pump. The results are magical. J* •* .* J* <* J* o* ,* SEND FOR PRINTED MATTER. The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. Corresponde Solicited V V^-^' JUST ARRIVED .- - \\ flMt CONDITION CATTLEYA LABIATA C. MOSSIAE, C. TRIAN/E. also LAELIA PURPURATA and MILTONIA CANDIDA. Lager & Hurrell, irpXs."." Summit. N. J. SPECIAL OFFER. .■\Uernanthera, red and yellow, -ii'A-mch 2;jc .\lternanthera, from flats IHc Scarlet Sage, from flats 2c Verbenas. 3-inch ....3c Golden Pvrethrum, 2>^-inch 2c Centaurea Gvmnocarpa, 3-inch 4c Cineraria Maritima, from flats Ic Chrvsanthemums — Niveus, Mrs. G. West, Mrs. Twomblev. Mrs. ]. Jones. Mrs. Whilldin. Apollo, Mme. Bergman, M. Henderson, Gloriosum. Dawn, Good Gra- cious, Pres. Smith. 2K-inch 3c .Ml the ahuvc arc str,.nB liealthx stock. H. STEIiraiETZ, RAI.EIGH, K. C. BUY... ? ;^-^ ^^ '♦^ ^^-^' (♦v^*-^- ^^^ '-^^ ^^ SMILAX i 75 cents per 100; | , $5.00 per J 000. % Sample Plants for 10 cents. ALBERT M.HERRi 1 AW/^ACTCO OA y' LANCASTER, PA Violets and Pansies 2O,00O Rooted Runners of California \'iolets must be sold at once. Im m,-.ii,itc .leliverv 82.50 per 1000. 3,000 rrni. . -^ ,,l Wales 75c per 100. Very larg"e strong roots. 2,000Swanley\\ hite \i.,l. is $3.00 per fOOO. 5,000 PANSY CLUMPS '^:^^^J'^^ \frv tine, m hud and bloom. 50c per 100 From the advertisers in the Florists' Review (always mentioning the pa- per) and thus increase the earning power of your Certificate. JOHN F. WALKER, Waldrop, Va. FLORISTS' STOCK °l'ants.°"''' Alternantheras, Coleus. Geranuims. 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., MILWAIKEE, Wis. HITGMIINGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREEINHOUSE BL)II>DING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNCS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Always mention the FlOPiStS' Review when writing advertisers. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 21 ORDER'S OF Anna de Diesbach, budded stock. Alfred Colomb, " " 6-in. Blanche Moreau. own roots E)-in. Boule de Neige, budded stock 5-in. 6-in. Baroness Rothschild, budded stock .Wn. •' 6-in. Baltimore Belle, own roots 6-in. Caroline de Marinesse, own roots 5-in. .6-in. .5-in. Comtesse de Muranais, budded stock. Captain Christy, " " ....5-in. ... 6-in. Coquette des .\lpes, " " ....'j-in. Crested Moss, " " 6-in. Earl of Dufferin. " " ....5-in. Gloire de Margottin " " 5-in. " " ....6-in. Gen. Jacqueminot, own roots 5-in. Hermosa, " " 4-in. " 5-in. Glory of Mosses, budded stock 6-in. La France, " " 5-in. Louis Van Houtte, '' " 5-in. Mme. Gabriel Luizet," 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. 100. 118.00 20.00 20.00 18.00 18.00 20.00 18.00 20.00 18.00 18.00 20.00 18.C0 18.00 20.00 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 20.00 18.00 20.00 18.00 18.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 18.00 15.00 Pot b UK) Mme. Caroline Testout o\\n rootb 5 1 1 $1^00 Merveille de Lyon, budded stock 5l n IS 00 6l n 20 00 Mme. Plantier, own roots hi n 20 00 Marechal Niel, budded stock 6 1 n 25 00 Mme. Camille, own roots 4i n 15 00 Paul Neyron, 3l n 18 00 Prince Camille de Rohan light own roots 5 i n 15 00 Princess Adelaide, own roots h 1 n 2000 Prairie Queen 5l n 15 00 hi a IS 00 Queen of Queens, budded stock 5i n IS 00 own roots 6l n 20 00 Rodocanachi, 5i n IS 00 Rugosa. 5l n 15 00 6l n IS 00 Rugosa alba. 5i n 15 00 6i n 18 00 Russels Cottage h 1 n IS 00 Souv. du Pres. Carnot own roots 4l n 12 00 5i n 15 00 Seven Sisters or GreviUea own roots 6l Q 18 00 Sweet Briar, own roots 5i n 15 00 Ulrich Brunner, own roots n IS 00 Victor Verdier, 5l n IS 00 White Baroness, budded stock 5l n 18 00 6-1 n 2000 W. S. Richardson, 6i n 25 00 William Lobb, 6i n 20 00 White Provence, 6i n 20 OO Wichuraiana, own roots Tl n 15 00 hi n 18 00 Waltham Climber, budded stock 6i n 25 00 White La France, own roots 4l n 15 00 White microphylla. 5l n IS 00 Tennessee Belle, h 1 n 18 00 Yellow Persian, budded stock 5 1 n 18 00 Bi n 20 00 HENRY A. DREER, 7t4 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. iLModel IS"" """* /^ ' ^ I\lR. Thekon- Pakki-k, Hrook- >^^ ^^ lyn, N.V. Dear Sir:— I have tested ' I ^ your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say that I con- sider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I lia\'e ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. i8, 'g7. Mr. TheronParkek. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, > Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOk'EN, N. J.. Feb. iS. 'q7. 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. I think that those I ha\'e had from you are about as perfect a-s 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. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKI.Y1T, N. Y. I * i FINE STOCK OF.. PALMS 5-iiich, .50c; Areca Lutescens — 4-inc rt-inrh $1 (Kleach. Latania Borbonica-3-inch, $10.00 per 100; 4- iii;h ■_' .,. Ii. jiri per 100. Kentia Belmoreana — 4-inch, 40c; 5-inch, 75c; Kentia Forsteriana— 5-inch, 60c; 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch, $20 per 100; 4-inch, $riO per ICK). Araucarias— 60c, $1.00. $2.00 and up. Ficus Elastica— From 'iic to $1.0(1 and up. Fine Specimen Plants of above in larger sizes at low prices. New Ageratum Princess Pauline— 2-inch pots, ir, ich. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Spiraea Japonica— 2.5c each. Liiium Harrisii— 25c and 50c each. Hydrangeas— .50c. 75c and $1.00, each. Special low prices on all kinds of Bedding Plants. lerms Casli or satisfactory reference. JOHN BADER, Long Distance Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA. Rose Hill Nurseries rias, Pandanu SIEBRECHT & SON, New Yorl< Office. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle, N,Y. perioo; Super i FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers E.G.HILL&CO. Richmond, Ind. Wholesale ...Growers of Plants... All the Best Novelties in Ghrysan them urns. Carnations, Roses, Geraniums, Begonias, Etc SEND FOR LIST WHAT IS IT? Manufacturers and Dealers COTTON SEAMLESS, BURLAPS, ETC. SECOND HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD. CINCINNATI BAG CO. Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0. BAGS 22 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JUNE 2, 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.. 20 Amling, E. C 12 Amos, N 18 Armstrong, Luther.. 19 Bader.J 21 Baker, W.J 11 Baldwin, A. J IS'U Bassett & Washburn 1217 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 14 Berger. H. H. & Co . 19 Blanc & Co 18 Bobbink. L. C 16 Boerner, Fred 21 Budlong.J. A 12 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 16 Butz, W. T. & F. P.. 17 Chicago Wrecking Co. 13 Cincinnati Bag 21 ClearyScCo 14-17 Clucas & Bodding- tonCo 18 Cottage Gardens .... 19 Crabb & Hunter 14 Crowl Fern Co 12 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 24 Dillon, J. L 16-17 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 19 Dreer, H. A 21 Eisele.C 11 Elliott, W.H 15 Ellis & Pollworth ... 19 Ernest, W. H 24 Esler, John G. Secy . 23 Evenden Bros 19 Gibbons. H. W 24 Gordon, J. P 19 Greenes Underbill. 11 Hancock, Geo & Son 19 Heacock, Jos 11 Herr, Albert M 20 Hernngton. A 11 Herzog, W.S U-18 Hews. A. H. & Co... 22 Hill. E.G. &Co 21 Hillsdale Floral Co.. 16 Hitchings & Co 20-22-24 Holton& HunkelCo. 12 Hunt.E.H 15 Husbands, 1 13 jewett, Z. K. & Co.. 15 Kasting, W. F 14 Kelsey, H. P 15 Kellogg-Mackav- Cameron Co 24 Kennicott Bros. Co.. 12 Kraft Plant Tonic . 16 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 24 Kuehn, C. A 12 Kuhl, Geo. A IB Lager & Hurrell .... 20 Lengenfelder, C 15 Locklaad Lumber Co 11 LongD. B 13 Lord & Burnham Co. 24 Louisville Tob. Co.. 24 Lynch, W. E 12 Lyons, M.I IS McDonald Bros 23 MacMichael, H 21 Manning J. W 19 Michel, E. H 12 Middlemass, A 20 Model Plant Stake Co. 21 Moninger. J. C. Co.. 23 Moon. S. C 15 Moon Co., W. H 13 Morris Floral Co 13 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IB Peacock. W. P 15 Pennock.S. S 14 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 24 Pierson,F. R.Co IS Prince. A. G. & Co.. 12 Quaker City Machine Works 22 Randall, A. L 12 Ravnolds, J. D 11 Reed & Keller 15 Reed Glass Co 24 Regan Pt'g House... 15 Reid.Edw 14 Reinberg Bros 13 Rice, M. & Co 12 Rogers Park Floral Co J2 Rosbach, A. &.G.... 15 RoseMfg. Co 24 Schmitz, F. W. O.... 13 Scollay, J. A 22 Seawanhaka Greenhouses 16 Siebrecht & Son 21 Smith. N. & Son IS Smith, W.C 14 Steffens, E 22 Steinmetz, H 20 Stumpp & Walter Co 13 Thomson, .Anderson & Kenned v 24 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 14 Vesey, W. J.. Sec'y .. 15 Vincent,Jr„R.&Son. 13 Walker Pert. Co 13 Walker, J. F 20 Weathered's Son — 23 Weber & Sons 17 Williams & Critten- den 12 Winter, S.B 12 Wlttbold. Geo 19 Wors, C. W 12 Young, John Welsh. 14 HAIL NOTES. Hail losses are reported trom Park Ridge, 111.; Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Abi- lene, Kan.; Franlilintown, Md.; Madi- son, Wis.; Iowa City, la.; Oconomo- woc, Wis.; Rockford, 111.; Muncie, Ind. ; Marshalltown, la., and Colorado Springs, Col. The Florists' Hail As- sociation will be called upon to pa.v over $7,000. JOHN G. ESLER. 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. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review 'Wlien Wrltinir Aavertlsers. IMPORTANT!! The BEST Hot Water and Steam Boiler is the aLclNVINCIBLE Bkooklvn, N. v., April 25, i8y6. Mr. John A. Scollay. Dear Sir:— We have on our place twenty-three of your boilers. Tliey have given us good satisfaction. The last new one, "The In- \incible," put in last fall, we think well of. It has done Us work in ihe very cold weather we have had this past winter. Yours respectfully, JAMES WEIR, Jr. & SON. Send for description, particulars, prices, etc. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 231 Water St.. New York and 74-76 Myrtle Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. eSTABUSHED 1666 EMIL^STEFFEItS> SUCC.™ HJTEFFEH8. STEFFENS BROi HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents tor Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus jtjtjt ^Always mention the Florists' RevieW when writing advertisers.,^ j» jt ^ JUNE 2, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 23 '«" "THE WEATHERED" '««« IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER 1898 MODEL For Water or Steam Heating. Simplicity FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER constr SecTional Headers. Sectional ash-pit. vertical circulation. Minimum friction. Direct or indirect draft. Smoke-box on front or back. Rapidity of water circulation. Easily cleaned in every part. Grates on level with Hre-door opening. Greatest amount of boiler surface exposed to radient heat. Heating surfaces so arranged in fire-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. MA ACTURED BY Factory. 196 to 240 Orient Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Thos. W. Weathered's Son Office. 141 Centre St ) New York City. Every Description John (^ -"-^ description J7l0NfNGEfi(Q. nmmmikM.^/CAOO. 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Heating contractors know that the '-SPENCE" HOT WATER HEATER and all of the heaters formerly made for the American Boiler Co., are not over-fated, that they have just the capacities the manufacturers say they have. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. V. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOQQ-riACKAY-CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St., CMICAQO, ILLINOIS. ^(•^ THE SPENCE Greenhouse Boilers Expert Advice and Plans Furnished. HENRY W. GIBBONS, 136 Liberty St.. NEW YORK. Catalogues Free. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS s.nH r„... r.„,= .„, r,.„»„,.. . . . GREENHOUSE BUILDING ALWAYS MENTION FLORIST' RtVltW WHtN WRIflNG ADVERTISERS. Copyright, 1898, by FL.ORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Bulldind, GHlGftGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 9, J898. No. 28. Gymnogramme Decomposita. GYMNOGRAMME DECOMPOSITA. The Gold Perns, as several of the gymnogrammes are frequently called, are more often looked upon as curiosi- ties by many of our trade growers, rather than in the light of gold pro- ducers. This opinion is no doubt the fruit of experience, for ferns to be use- ful to the trade must be more endur- ing than many of the gymnogrammes are. and be less liable to breakage. But, apart from their trade use, this family of ferns is a very interesting one, some of the species being thor- oughly dusted over with a golden pow- der, others whitened by a silvery coat- ing, a few species without powder on the fronds, and at least one variegated form. In addition to these peculiari- ties there are two members of this family that are annuals, a very un- usual thing among ferns. The gymnogrammes are also very widely distributed, the various species having been found in North and South America, the East and West Indies, Japan and parts of Europe, so it would appear that this could safely be termed a cosmopolitan family. The subject of our illustration, G. decomposita, is a native of South America, from whence it was intro- duced to cultivation about twenty-five years ago. It is a free growing sub- ject, with dark green, finely divided fronds, the under side and stems of which are well-covered with golden farinose powder. The fronds of G. de- composita often grow two feet in height, and bear quantities of spores, and as the latter germinate very read- ily, no great difficulty is experienced in getting up a stock. In order to form bushy little plants from the seedlings, it is best to pot them up in small clusters, just as one would with seedlings of Onychium japonicum, and. treated in this way, pretty little plants may be had in 3- inch or -(-inch pots. No special compost is required for the cultivation of G. de- composita, but to keep the plants in good condition shade is needed, and it is advisable not to water them over- head with a heavy pressure of water, or much of the farinose powder will be washed off. As has been already intimated, the fronds of G. decomposita are rather brittle, this being one of the objec- tions to its extended use for trade 26 The Weekly Florists^ Revie^^. JUNE 9, 1S98. purposes, but notwithstanding this ob- jection the fern in question is a very pretty one and by no means a difficult subject to manage. W. H. TAPLIN. This is a uyiuy lime with 'lIu" ilorist. who does a retail business, I'or while he is spending all his energies to get out his orders and not disappoint his customers, there are likely to be many future crops impaired fcr want of care- ful attention. I have seen more than one greenhouse man have his place a perfect wilderness and a s'reat deal worse by early June; the excuse was "he had no time" to put things in shape. A few practical thoughts oc- cur to me just now, for they will be practiced if it is "long after hours." As the bench room becomes vacant you can bring the plants off the shelves where you have had ivy gera- niums, money vine and other droop- ing plants. Your workman when or- dered to go and get a liio Tower Eiffel or Nutt or Mrs. Hayes gerauiums will be sure to pick out the best plant.? with a big truss of flowers and leave many plants standing in solitary groups or singly, drying out. It takes but a little time to stand them up. Hanging baskets, and you will have lots of them till the middle rf June, should be taken down and perched on an inverted S or '.1-inch pot. Let no straggling plants stand round; it not only is bad treatment for the plants but saves you much time in watering. Trifling as this advice may appear, and unnecessary as it should be, it is often not observed or forgotten. No time will be better spent than taking an hour or two in doing such Y>'ork or deputing to some hand the work I have suggested. The Boston Fern. Another reason why you should clean up your benches and have some of them to spare is so that you can de- vote them to future crops as early as possible. You should plant a large space, according to your demands, to Nephrolepis esaltata Bostoniensis. The name of the plant is enough to give it a serious complaint, .md why the Bostoniensis should be Lacked on I don't know: but neverthele.ss it is a real good thing. If you don't have young plants in 2 or 3-inch jiots buy them and plant out in .5 inches of good soil on a bench. It should be needless to say that ferns, at least those which we cultivate, thrive in a rather rich and light soil. A good mixture would be two-thirds good loam and one-third thoroughly decomposed hot bed manure; if you do not have that pro- cure some rotten spent hops. Plant them about l.'^ inches apart, and before you need the benches for lilies, mums or late fall business your ferns will have made fine plants. Lifting them does not seem to make the slightest difference to them, and of course they continue to grow from the time you lift them from the bench. There are few ferns more useful than the Nephrolepis tuberosa, and this is an excellent plan to pursue with jt. Plant out a few dozen and in the month of December you will lift hundreds that grow on during the winter and will make fine plants in the spring. Look Out for Cuttings. Strange to say that as the bright sun appears, and all the shading you can put on, together with the ab;,euce of heat, the cutting bed needs the most watching. Copious watering must be given daily and if perfect drainage to the cutting is supplied then twice a day is not too much. There is a good deal of false reasoning about the pro- pa.gating of our plants, which is mere- ly the perpetuation of the same indivi- dual and has no counterpart in the an- imal kingdom except in the very low- est animal organisms. The old idea that heat caused the roots to spring out is entirely errone- ous. The leaf absorbs what is useful and what normally goes to the root, but being arrested at the end of the cutting forms there its de- scending pieces, and if the leaves on top are healthy and vigorous with na- ture's vegetable absorbent, lOots will appear in more or less time and you have a new plant or rather the divi- sion of the old one; so don't spare the water on your cutting bed. Rspscially is this true of cuttings like chrysan- themums and poinsettias; water and a moist state are their salvation. Violets. You have a correspondent for vio- lets, Mr. Editor, who writes good ideas in his line, but I have an idea about violets in a cold frame that is worth noting. About the 10th to l.'ith of June plant out m frames several thou- sand violets. (Marie Louise is the only variety). Now I have made this a suc- cess for several years and know where- of I speak. To the confined florist who has but a 24x16 yard this i,5 not pos- sible, but to him that has room it is most valuable advice. I would advise making the frames first for several reasons. You know the size of your sash in width and make the bed any length you desire. Plant good plants any time before the 2i)th of June and plant them 10 inches apart. If they are rooted cuttings no shade is needed and no protection of any kind is necessary til! the end of October; but that will largely depend upon weather. You will pick violets for Thanksgiving most abundantly, and if the early fall is favorable you will also have them for Christmas; then with our ordinary winters there will be an unprofitable season. But what are they costing you? — nothing. You will have a grand crop again for Easter and your violets from cold frames will be the violets of the late spring months. Much could be done to insure a continual crop even during the dark and frozen days of winter, but it would be too much trouble to depend upon them for all vinter vio- lets. The several reasons why they should have a frame are that you know exact- ly how to plant them. If when first planting a hot and dry time should oc- cur they are easily shaded. You will not trample over them in building your frames, and last but not least you can put the sash on thera early enough to insure a good Thanksgiving crop. WM. SCOTT. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. Boxes. Growing plants in boxes is one of the most economical methods of growing mums of which I know. The boxes we use have been described before in tliese columns so I will not go into de- tails. They are 4 feet long and G inches deep. In these we grow ."i plants, tak- ing 2 stems from each plant the flowers being of Al quality. If quantity, more JUNE 9, 1898. The Weekly Florists* Review. 27 Grandiflora Bignonias. than special quality, be needed, each box will carry l."> flowers which will be good enough for all general pv.rposes. The advantages of these boxes are many. The roots are under control just as much as though pots were used, and this is important, particularly w;th early varieties. Plants can be fed more heavily in boxes than in a bench, which means a larger bloom. If space inside is limited the boxes can be stood outside for a few weeks and are per- haps better outside until the approach of the intense heat of July and August. They will not require much more water than a bench and if desired can easily be moved from one house to an- other. In filling the boxes put a layer of fresh sod in the bottom which, in ad- dition to helping the drainag,^, will be fine for the root fibers to worli among. Mum roots love a turfy fiber more than any kind of manure. Shading. Shading newly planted benches is a matter that must be settled largely by the position of the houses, time at one's disposal and several other things. The only time we would jeconimend shading is in case of the house running east and west, consequently getting the full glare of the sun at mid day. With such a house a little whitewash spattered over the glass with a sy- ringe, to break the force of the sun's rays, is beneficial. This wi'.l be all washed off in a week or so, but its purpose will have been accomplished. It the house has bottom or side ven- tilation (and all modern houses should have) and the house is well syringed twice a day, or perhaps three times on very hot days, shading is not neces- sary. Scald will not amount to any- thing if the plants are inured to full sun from the first and a suflicient amount of moisture be kept in the at- mosphere. Mums are greatly benefited by a lit- tle shade in the fall when the Uowers are opening, as the sun often burns the petals of pink and dark varieties which have been fed heavily with manure water. For the present the object at which to aim is a clean, stocky, short jointed growth, building itself up as it grows, avoiding any kind of rushing or ex- citing treatment. C. TOTTY. BIGNONIA GRANDIFLORA. (Tecoma Grandiflora.) This plant was introduced in Eu- rope from Japan early in this century, when many valuable Japanese plants were sent to Holland, that country be- ing the only nation which had then a commercial intercourse with Japan. It was first known as bignonia. but sub- sequently included under tecoma. The typical variety has large d:cp orange scarlet flowers produced in panicles, and is a most conspicuous hardy climber. The period of inflores- cence lasts from May until autumn. The plant can be trained either to a stake or wall and is hardy in the middle states. There are several sub- varieties with flowers of higher and deeper shades, but the type is perhaps the best of all. P. J. B. CARE OF AZALEAS, ETC. I have been reading what I can find regarding the treatment of azalea plants at this season of the year and find nothing said about repotting. As the pots were crowded very full of roots last fall it does not seem nat- ural that they can go on growing and produce a good crop of blooms for an- other year without more nourishment, by giving more earth or feeding in some way. One article advised giving them the necessary trimming. I would like to have the trimming process ex- plained. I would like also to ask if usually fiorists make a practice of washing all flower pots that have been used before again using, and what is the best and easiest way of cleaning them? H. H. C. I have been asked to reply to the above inquiry. The azaleas that are now usually brought into flower are at least 95 per cent of them brought from Europe. They are gi-own in a peaty soil, very congenial to azaleas, rhododendrons or any of the family. They arrive in October and should be potted firmly. With the very best care you can give them they make very little growth into the new soil, and not even the third year have they made sufHcient roots to need another shift. The soil we give them here is so different from that in whichthey have been grown that it consequently takes a long time before they make much or any growth in the new soil. If it is from a limestone region it is still less suitable for them. Twenty years ago there were comparatively few azaleas imported; they were prop- agated in this country by grafting in the usual way or by cuttings. But there is now no firm on this side of the Atlantic which can compete with the growers in Belgium and Ger- many. When we did handle the American grown stock, which was mostly grown in loam, not unlike what we would use for roses or carnations, we used to see the azaleas root and shifted them as required, but even then a shifting every third year would be sufficient. The answer to the inquiries would not be complete unless I spoke of the general care of the azalea from time of flowering till flowering time again. If you import, say, a hundred plants and have a dozen left over for which there was no demand or which flower- ed poorly, the cheapest and best way in which to manage them would be to dump them on the rubbish pile. You will import a much better plant for less than you can afford to carry over and care for an indifferent plant for 10 months. If you do want to carry them over, as some of the large dealers do, there are two ways of doing it. As soon as there is no more danger of frost plunge them outside. If it is where they get the morning sun only 28 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ so much the better, but if in the broad sun they will stand it, but must never be allowed to get dry at the root. They should be carefully watered and often syringed. Another plan is to take them out of the pots, carefully remove soil that is not occupied with roots and plant them out in a light sandy soil. The surface of the soil should be mulched with spent hops or litter from the sta- ble, and once a week a soaking of water given. There is no doubt about their lifting well and safely. We have proof of that every fall when we im- port. "The necessary trimming" alluded eighths of an inch thick and rests on iron uprights in the manner shown in the engravings. The sash bars are attached to the gutter by nails driven through holes drilled in the gutter as shown in the cross-section. The lower light of glass rests against a bead cast in the gutter. In the house illustrated the uprights under the gutter are second hand 4- inch boiler flues, which are just as ser- viceable as well as cheaper than new pipe. The sections of the gutter are each five feet long and at one end is a flange through which the sections can be bolted together in such a way as to leave the upper surface i'erfectly A Cast Iron Gutter. to is cutting back the strong shoots. If you will examine a plant you will see that it has received lots of trim- ming with the shears. Few plants will conform to any desired shape better than an azalea. The proper time to do the trimming is when they are making their growth after flowering, but at any time don't be afraid to cut or pinch back the young growths. The question about washing pots is not easy to answer. Thirty years ago we not only thought it proper, but nec- essary to wash all pots that had been used before again using. At the pres- ent day, I believe, a very small pro- portion in commercial places are ever washed, and we grow just as good plants. I have heard of some pot washing machines, but have had no experience with them. We always make it a rule to keep the empty pots out of doors and let the sun, wind and rain do something toward scrubbing them. Under a damp bem h is the worst place for them; out of doors they get thoroughly dried out. WM. SCOTT. IRON GUTTER CONSTRUCTIOlN. Mr. Geo. N. Garland, of Garland Bros., Des Plaines, 111., has designed a cast iron gutter that promises to be very useful. We present herewith a cross-section of the gutter and a view in a house in which the gutter is used. The gutter is of cast iron, three- smooth and level. Each section is also provided with a collar which fits over the uprights. The uprights are set in the ground several feet, a brick or stone at the bottom and the hole filled with cement, making the construction almost indestructible. The iive-foot sections of the gutter weigh about 1()0 lbs. each. As will be noted the gutter is provided with a drip groove. In addition to its permanency this gutter has a very great advantage in preventing the accumulation of snow and ice between houses built together. The iron being a good conductor of heat the warmth from the inside pene- trates it readily and melts the snow as rapidly as on the glass roof. The Messrs. Garland have had this gutter in use for five years on one house and its advantages proved so numerous that they are gradually rebuilding all their houses with this construction. So many other growers saw and admired it that they have now applied for a patent and will place it on the market. In fact they have already sold a lot of the gutters to near-by growers. They also use the second hand 4-inch boiler flues as heating pipes and find them just as effective and lasting as new pipe and much less expensive. It will be noted that in the house il- lustrated there is no dividing wall be- tween it and the next house. They get considerable sun and light from the side, and find that the ah.ide from the gutter is very slight. There is no noticeable difference in the plants lo- cated where the shadow of the gutter falls. In the winter time, when the sun is low, the shadow falls in the walk at that side. Though their soil seems rather a heavy clay they grow all their roses in solid beds without any under drainage. They formerly used raised benches but have discarded them in favor of the solid beds. The house illustrated is 24x15ft and con- tains 2,000 plants of Bride and Brides- maid. From this house they cut 55,- IXK) good marketable buds during the season. They are curious to know wliether this is above the i.verage of results from a space of this size. The intention is to allow the plants to re- main in their present quarters for sev- eral years. , In constructing their solid beds they use stakes made of second hand 1-inch pipe cut into lengths of two rnd one- half feet. These are driven into the ground (there is a stiff clay sub-soil) and the side planks are .■nttached by driving in a spike side of the pipe which is then clinched around the pipe at the back. The side of the plank to- ward the soil has first had a coating of gas tar which has been allowed to dry well into the wood before .ising. They find this style of bed lasts well. HERBACEOUS PLANT NOTES. One of the prettiest objects in the border at present is the very dwarf and dense growing Alyssum Alpestre. It begins to open the first flowers about May 2oth with us and usually lasts well into July, forming a smooth and very even sheet of gold, laying close to the ground; every branch, however small and weak it may be, terminates in a flowerhead, and as the habit of the plant is so very compact and branchy, the flowers completely hide the small oblong leavas until all are faded. But even when not in bloom, the neat, clean growth with its many little leaves is a decided attrac- tion throughout the year, for it retains the silvery grey color summer and winter and I have never seen any ill effects by severest frost, even on very old plants, which had a spread of sev- eral feet; the centers do not get bare or die out as is often the case with many other choice dwarf things. A. argenteum has larger flower- heads, grows taller and more robust, the wood is stouter and the roundish oblong foliage is also much larger. It attains a height of about 6 to S inches and is really equally desirable, though the looser growth, rambling habit and larger flowerheads create an entirely different effect in a border. Both of them are easily raised from cuttings at most any time in the year, or the plants may be divided after flowering, which is a better time than fall or spring, because we thereby induce the plants to perfect a fairly good growth before winter sets in. The new growth will be strong enough to bloom freely when their regular flowering time ar- JUNE 9, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review, 29 One of the Houses of Garland Bros., Des Plaines, 111., with iron gutters. rives again, while fall or spring divid- ed plants will make but an indifferent show the first season. A. irgenteum is usually about K) or 12 days later than A. alpestre, but this depends largely on soil, situation and ex- posure; both do well in dry .ind sunny positions and are also very act-eptable for the sunny parts of a rockeiy. Daphne cneorum is such a prolific bloomer and requires so very little at- tention when once planted that every- body should have it in the garden; if they could be propagated rapidly I suppose we would then see them often- er, but it takes time to grow decent salable plants, either from layers or by cuttings and therefore none too many are offered for sale. The sweet scent- ed bright pink flowerheads form early in spring in greatest profusion at the end of each little shoot, and the suc- cessive growth will again bloom to- ward fall, though more sparingly than in spring. The foliage remains fresh and green all winter. We have some in the rockery, in dry and sunny bor- ders and on moist ground, doing well in either place. At Highland Park I noticed lately the elegant D. Genkwa, a dwarf ever- green little shrub, which is admirably well adapted for the border. The flow- ers are produced very freely all along last year's wood, bright lilac blue in color, rather large and very fragrant. The plants have made a good growth for the last two years in the rather light, dry and sandy soil and appear to like it there. It is a Japanese plant, I believe, and came out about -o or 30 years ago, but is still considered a rare plant. Silene acaulis forms a mossy tuft a few inches high only. The minutely small flowers are bright pink; a few are white, studded all over the mossy surface from May to August. They are bright little objects either for the rockery or in the border and very in- teresting. Too much moisture in fall or winter often causes the tufts to de- cay in the center, but in high and dry locations they are safe and may re- main untouched for a number of years, spreading over a considerable space of ground. They divide readily and this is the quickest way to increase the stock. Another low, compact evergreen plant we have is the charming Aethio- nema pulchellum (often called Iberis jucunda). The delicate pink flower- heads are freely produced on every growth from the middle of May until very near July. The leaves are glau- cous green, very small, narrow and not over three-fourths of an inch long, generally only one-half inch; the little stems are woody, short and branchy. It is a little gem and is highly satis- factory wherever introduced. These little things may not be suitable to plant in among tall growing or coarse- foliaged plants where they would be overshadowed and lost, but they have few equals when planted in the front part of a neatly arranged and well- kept border where their nearest neigh- bors are of compact dwarf growth and do not obstruct light and free cir- culation of air. Neither of the two last named plants are very plentiful, though quite easy to grow, and they are so very pretty, they surely deserve to be grown in every collection. The dodecatheons are out now, va- rious rosy shades. Lilac and white are represented in D. Meadia. The flowers are borne in large, loose, half -drooping umbels on erect stems 10 to 1."> inches high, the leaves are less than half that height, oblong, broad in the middle. D. integrifolia is a much dwarfer spe- cies with rosy crimson flowers, sel- dom grows over (! inches high and D. Jeffreyanum is probably only a taller and more robust form of D. Meadia, though it is regarded by some as a separate species. All do best in a partially shaded position, where the ground is not too dry. but I have seen them do well for some years under the opposite conditions. Propagate by di- vision in early spring, but they are slow to increase. Seed sowing is not always crowned with success except when we can procure it strictly fresh. The trollius are grand things when once they get established in the bor- der. Small plants with one or two flower stems do not make much of a show, but when grown into large clumps, they are gorgeous and keep up a succession of gay bloom for a long time, often again flowering in the autumn. T. europaeus is pale yellow when opening, growing darker with age. The flower stems are branching, about lYi feet high, erect and stiff enough to support the large globular flowers. T. asiaticus resembles the former in habit and form of flower, but its color is a very dark shade of golden yellow. When I was young we were told that trollius would rot do in any but a rather moist place, but I have learned long ago that we can grow them anywhere if the soil is moderately rich. In dry weather we may have to coax a newly planted row in a dry position for a month or two until the plants get established, but after that no difficulty has been expe- rienced with them and they should be left alone entirely for many years. A mulching of decayed manure in fall or winter is all they require. The flow- ers of all the trollius are very useful for cutting and are with us frequent- ly called for. They last well and will even perfect the half developed flowers on the lower part of the stems when placed in water. Division is the only way to increase the stock of the double forms. Lychnis alpina has been a mass of bloom almost since the beginning of May. It is not more than C, or 8 inches high, but its large clusters of bright pink flowers show off from a great dis- tance. At Highland Park the other day, Mr. Dunbar pointed to a colony of this pretty perennial. We were standing 8 or 10 rods away from it on the hill and the cheerful mass of color could have been plainly seen to advan- tage at a much greater distance. It does well in dry and exposed positions, requires only the simplest care and not much of it either. Highland Park is about the only place where I have met with this elegant little plant in many years outside of our own collection. Its many good qualities are not known apparently, else it would be used quite frequently along the front of borders and in prominent parts of shrubberies near walks or driveways. Iris cristata is a most prolific bloom- er. From a little row, 10 feet 'ong, we have picked many hundreds of its 30 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 9. 1898. bright flowers within the last few- weeks and still they are coming on every day. As it only grows about G or 8 inches high, you may think that the flower is not very desirable on ac- count of the rather short steal in com- parison with the large flow-^r. but you may form a different opinion alter you have used them in design work. They are unique in shape and of .i delight- ful light blue color which contrasts well with the bright yellow and very prominent crest. A wreath of white sweet peas, trimmed with h°se irises is a dainty affair. J. B. KELLER. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GR.\N"T, Editor .and Manager. THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. S10-S3S Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per inch, Ji.oo; H pase. ?i3-oo; full page, £25:00. Discounts: 6 times. 5 per cent; 13 times, ID per cent ; 26 times, 20 per cent ; 52 limes, 30 percent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. COPVRIGHT iSqS. CO-OPERATION. If you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to The Florists' Re- view, send in your name and one dol- lar now and you will receive not only The Florists' Review for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. Why do we make such an unparal- leled offer? It is very simple. You will have an interest in the suc- cess of the paper. You will see that you can buy every- thing that you want to just as good advantage from advertisers in the Florists' Review as elsewhere, and at the same time benefit yourself by in- creasing the earning power of your certificate. This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy ad- vertising patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certifi- cate will earn good dividends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the Florists' Review (always men- tioning the paper) the larger your div- idends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. Ad- dress the Florists' Publishing Co., 520- 535 Caxton building, Chicago, lU. BRIDESMAID CARNATIONS. A subscriber to The Revii.'w takes exception to my remarks about the above carnation a week or two ago. I said "it was always giving promise of an abundant crop, but you never re- alized the crop." Subscriber seems well pleased with it and relates that he has great success, with fiiry plants and sold the flowers for 20 cents per dozen more than other varieties. My experience has been ontirely dif- ferent, and those seen at .ny neigh- bors' and elsewhere have proved as dis- appointing as my own. I can only say that if Bridesmaid has turned out such a good thing in Fulton Ca. .■^. Y., you should not discard it for a variety that has yet to be proved better vith you. Triumph is a much better producer with us. and even Emma Wocher, al though on the small side, produces many more flowers with fine stems that sell well. There will je such a flood of grand pinks offered next year that all existing varieties, with per- haps the exception of Scott, will be back numbers. W. S. PHILADELPHIA. Bedding Plant Trade. The bedding plant season is drawing to a close. Prices fell immediately after Decoration day. partly from cus- tom, partly because a later and less costly batch of stock was re^dy to of- fer. This business has been fairly sat- isfactory to those who have had good stock and have not sacrificed it. Geraniums have sold in enormous quantities. The dark red, ilmost crimson, varieties have been most pop- ular. In the doubles, S. A. Nutt — named after a New York ticket agent by John Thorpe — has been in brisk de- mand, displacing the old La Pilote. which is second favorite here. Won- derful, Bruantii and Double General Grant are also seen in quantity. In singles. General Grant and sev- eral others of that shade of scarlet, are seen, but they are hardly as popu- lar as the doubles. Lilian Smith, a deeper shade, is an excellent sort, de- serving to be better known. In pinks. Madam Thibaut. though a first cla^s bedder, is very difficult to sell on ac- count of its shade — a sort of- purple pink. Beaute de Poitevine is growing in favor. Gloire de France is also seen in quantity. In singles Christine Nillson is the best. Cannas are not very satisfactory to the commercial grower under existing conditions. There are three causes that bring this about. The numbers that are sowed in the fall and planted out, dry roots, the cheap offers of the large growers, usually plants from 3- inch pots, and the ignorance shown in making the beds and caring for the plants after they are in the ground. Try two beds of the same variety of cannas side by side, both filled wiLh rich soil; let one be made in the old- fashioned way — higher in the center than at the edge, mound-shaped, so to speak; let the other be concave in the center, from two to four inches deeper than at the edge, according to the size of the bed, so that every drop of water that falls on that bed will soak into the soil. Plant and water both thoroughly, water freely when dry. and watch the result. The first bed will give magnificent foliage and some bloom. The second, magnificint bloom, and growth much shorter than the other. The increase in the demand for can- nas has benefited sage. Clara Bed- man has superseded splendens and is profitable and satisfactory, especially so as an edging to cannas. Verbenas seem to be somewhat on the back track now. perhaps they show the ef- fect of neglect too quickly. Double petunias are displacing the single va- rieties to a certain extent. Except for baskets, boxes or vases, nearly every- body sows their own nasturtiums now, getting good results in borders and on walls by July 1. Small flowering vines seem rather less popular than Vinca alba var., more of which should be grown. Sweet scented flowers and foliage, such as heliotrope, mignonette, rose geranium and lemon verbena have been a bit scarce and in brisk demand. Pansies sold in enormous quantities. Ctrt Flower Market. The cut flower market has been very active during the past week. Decora- tion Day business was brisk, with slight advance in prices here and there. The first of June came on Wednes- day and with it the lovely June roses from outdoors, and several June wed- dings. Brighter weather came and stayed nearly all week. Business continued brisk until Saturday, when a slight lull was noticed. Probably another good week in the next three and then the summer quiet will set in. Beauties bring 75 cents to ?3 a dozen; good teas. $3 to $5 a hun- dren; carnations. 75 cents to $1.00, oc- casionally $1.50; sweet peas, which are fine and more numerous than ever be- fore in July, 35 to 50 cents; paeonies, ditto, ditto, $3 to $4; cornflowers, with fine stems, 50 to 75 cents. It is interesting to note in the last number of The Review that "B," of Toronto, so cordially endorses the views expressed by G. C. Watson be- fore the New York Florists' Club. Mr. E. has, if I mistake not. so much ex- perience in conducting shows that his opinion should go far towards con- vincing us that Mr. Watson has found the key to making our shows self sup- porting. J. W. Y. NEW YORK. In the Wholesale District. "Everything plentiful and every- thing cheap" was the reply to my query how the market had been dur- ing the past week. There have been big lots of Beauties, big lots of roses, carnations and outdoor stock. Outside Jacks are coming in and there are The Weekly Florists^ Review. 31 oceans of paeonies, the latter at this writing ranging from $4 to ?5, though by the end of this week prices are likely to take a tumble. Carnations are exceptionally good and with long wiry stems; the past weather seems to have suited them; $1.00 per hun- dred is about the average top price, however, while big stocks are sold as low as 50 cents, with Scott mostly in favor and bringing the best price. Graduating day at the Packer Insti- tute, Brooklyn, and the reception this evening has caused a little extra rush during the day, as from accounts a tremendous lot of flowers are to be used. Packer Institute claims to be the largest seminary in the United States. Mr. E. Koffman, of Walden. X. Y., is in town and is superintending the Japan goods and tuberoses, and could not supply the demand for California seeds. They hear that sweet peas and all other crops are likely to show a shortage next season owing to the drought and frosts that have been prevalent so far. J. M. Thorburn & Co. will move to their Cortlandt street store about the end of the month. In reply to my in- quiry about trade Mr. F. W. Brugg'^r- hof reported "a big improvement over last year." Various Notes. Mr. William R. Siebrecht, second son of H. Siebrecht, of Siebrecht & Son, will be married tomorrow evening at New Rochelle to Miss Alice May Lent. The decorations will be very elaborate and I hope to send detailed descrip- tion next week. growers, wholesalers, and retailers, completely cleaned out of everything in the line of natural flowers, while the trade in dried flowers and designs did not quite come up to expectations. Among the growers stock is not very plenty, but the demand is so light that quotations seem out of place. Roses are down almost to summer prices; in fact, a buyer tor a large lot could al- most name his own figure. Sellers are asking from $3.00 to $6.00 per hun- dred, with extras bringing $8.00. Jacks and Brunners are out of the market, while Beauties are in sufiicient quan- tity to supply the demand, averaging from $2.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Carna- tions are a drug, $2.00 per hundred be- ing an outside figure, while such stock as lilies, stocks, spiraeas, etc., are sold at buyer's prices. View at the May Exhibition of the Cincinnati Florists' Society. arrangement of his wholesale store, which he will open about July 1 at .">2 W. 29th street. Here's success to you, Mr. Smilax King. I saw today one of the finest pieces of Cattleya Gigas I have ever seen. The plant, which was only in an 8- inch basket, was on exhibition at the store of MacDonald & McManu.s, who" handle a very complete line of orchid flowers. Seed and Bulb Trade. Next week, starting June 14th, the Seed Trade Association hold their an- nual convention at Old Point Comfort, Va., and several of the local craft, in- cluding Mr. A. L. Don and Henry Nungesser, will be present. H. H. Berger & Co. report a very good spring trade and have no stock left whatever. There has been a large call for tuberous begonias, caladiums, Next Monday evening will be '.adies' night at the regular meeting of the New York Florists' Club, and members are invited to bring their wives, "their sisters and their cousins, and their aunts." Prof. Elson. of the New England Conservatory of Music, will entertain the members with a lecture on "Mu- sic and Flowers," and a very enjoyable meeting is anticipated. P. S. — Single men may bring their sweethearts. Mr. Wadley, of New Brunswick, was a recent visitor. BOSTON. Review of the Market, Decoration trade was entirely satis- factory, in spite of all the wet weather which preceded it. and on Monday ev- erybody had a smile on their face; The Plant Trade. Only two entire sunny days in the last three weeks is enough to discour- age most anyone, and the plant grow- ers are no exception. It looks now as if the business was either going to come all in a rush, or that we are going to be badly left. Down at the markets, where growers have at this time of the year got rid of one or two loads a day, they have now to cart fully one-half of their load home, while what they do sell is below regu- lation prices. At the auction room, there are quan- tities of stock, and of fine quality, but buyers are scarce, all looking for bar- gains, which are in abundance, and our auctioneer gets pretty dry trying to induce visitors to Invest. Usually Decoration week is a banner week for plantsmen, but the rush did not mate- 32 The Weekly Florists^ Review* rialize this year. Another week will, towever, probably bring buyers from the beaches, which will have a ten- dency to tone up the market. News Items. Buyers from Providence, R. I., Poft- land, Me., and Manchester, N. H., were visitors to the market on the Saturday before Decoration Day. Massive pieces, such as wreaths and standing designs, made entirely of tips from arbor-vitae, spruce and hem- lock trees, were quite a feature at <5alvin's on Decoration Day. B. L. Clark, of Randolph, exhibited ■at the exchange quite a novelty in a seedling carnation, the color being cf deep lilac, similar to that of sweet pea Dorothy Tennant. Owing to the lateness of the season, the annual rhododendron show has been changed from June 2d to .Tune 7th. N. F. McCarthy & Co. has had on sale at the auction some fine speci- mens of Latania Borbonica, consigned from Belgium, and they have sold low for such stock. At Galvin's the old sign, "GaU-in Bros.," has been taken down. It is now "Thos. F. Galvin." J. R. Fotheringham, representing Pierson & Co., of Tarrytown. N. Y., has been going the rounds the past week, also Mr. Chadborn of The Chad- born Ventilating Co., of New York. CHICAGO. The Market. There is an immense supply of low- ers in the market and prices generally rule very low, though there is really a shortage of good roses. There is poor stock to burn, but not enough of first class shipping grade. Carnations are in greater supply in all gi-ades and the best stock goes for $1.00 a hundred but from that the rate grad'is down to the zero mark. The very highest price on tea roses is $4 a hundred and very good stock can be had for $3, while the bulk of the stock goes for next to nothing. Other flow- ers all move very slowly and the buy- er can pretty near set his own values. Dealers who have high class .-oses to offer report a very satisfactory busi- ness, but the others complain. There is a shortage in the supply of common ferns. Local trade seems almost dead and shipping orders are all that keep the dealers from going to sleep. Accord- ing to all precedents June should av- erage well on account of the school closings. Qub Meeting. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last Friday evening it was decided to follow the plan pursued last summer and the officers were instructed to call ■special meetings from time W time during July, August and Septetfiber, at such places as they found expedient. This means that the club will take a series of outings similar to those of last summer. The program includes a trip by boat to Milwaukee and other convenient points will be visited. An- nouncement of the first "special" will be made in a week or so. Bo^wllng. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2d. 3a. 4th. Av. E. Winterson 173 165 170 150 IW G. L. Grant 129 160 194 171 163 George Asmus 131 176 130 152 117 John Zeck 139 149 146 ... 144 P. J. Hauswirth . ..Ill 157 149 ... 13'.) G. Stollery 183 90 124 154 13S P. Robinson 147 112 145 ... 134 J. Degnan 112 112 136 172 133 C. W. McKellar ...105 140 146 135 131 C. Balluff 108 132 104 143 122 W. Kyle 150 110 86 ... 115 A. L. Vaughan . ...110 75 137 110 108 S. Snedeker 122 118 a ... 107 "W. Kreitling 86 109 123 ... 106 C. Schweigert 91 91 91 F. Stollery 109 76 99 69 SS D. F. Hawkes 80 SO A. Henderson lOO 73 61 ... 78 T. F. Keenan 63 SO 82 ... 75 Axnong the Gro^wers. Des Plaines is popularly known as "Carnationville," and the title seems well deserved. Carnations are the leading feature with all the growers and some grow but little else. One of the largest establishments is that of Garland Bros., covering ■l.">,OtM> square feet of surface. Among the carnations they will house for the coming season are 7,ixh» plants each of Daybreak and McGowan, ;!,(«K) each of Tidal Wave and Portia, 2,tMM) Jubi- lee and a few hundred each of Argyle, Pingree and Flora Hill. They have an excellent pink seedling, a cross be- tween Scott and McGowan, inj a yel- low one similar to Pingree, but of deeper color. In roses they grow only Perles. Brides and Maids. Their Perles look well and they say they give them more heat than the other varieties. Mr. F. L. Pruse has about 30,(HX) feet of glass and grows little ijesides car- nations. His stock for the coming sea- son consists of S,tMJO plants each of Portia, Scott and Daybreak, 0,- 000 McGowan, 2,000 each of Jubi- lee, Flora Hill, Alaska and Tidal Wave. The plants in the field are looking well. He Inds water- ing in the field a necessity during dry spells, and has a water pipe extending the whole length of the field, with a stop-cock at each lateral path. To pre- vent the hose from dragging over the plants and to avoid wear on tl'C hose, he has a movable section of plank on which is a horizontal wheel around which the hose is drawn when water- ing. He will this season build a new plant house, 10x100. Mr. W. S. Garland has about 20.000 feet of surface covered with glass, ■which is practically all in carnations. His stock for the coming sea'^on con- sists of l.").0O0 Daybreak. (i.iMJO Tidal Wave, 7,(XX> McGowan and a few hun- dred each of Flora Hill, Gold Nugget, White Cloud, Evelina, Argyle and Pin- gree. He has of late had trouble from slugs eating the buds of his carnations and is fighting the enemy by dusting the plants with slugshot, to which Paris green has been added. He adds two teaspoons full of Paris green to five pounds of the slugshot. lie gives the plants a good watering and when the foliage is dry dusts the plants, avoiding further watering for several days. The slugshot alone Joes not seem to be strong enough and the Paris green alone will not stick to the foliage. Mr. Garland has cut as high as 50,000 carnation blooms Tor one oc- casion, such as Easter. He will try some violets this year, and will this season rebuild a number of his houses. S. Garland, Jr., has the old original Garland place, succeeding his father, S. Garland, last year. The houses, which cover 35,000 square feet, were originally used for vegetables. Some of them are quite old and Mr. Garland intends to rebuild the whole place next year. He grows violets largely and expects to bench 25.000 plants for next winter's work. He also grows carnations, and his stock for the com- ing season includes 5,(X»0 .McGowan. 2,.">(K) each of Daybreak and Tidal Wave, 1,(X)0 Portia and 500 each of Pingree, Flora Hill, Argj'le and Jubi- lee. He also grows chrysanthemums and bulb stuff and will the coming season try a house of callas. Julius Fulle was formerly with W. S. Garland and started in for himself five years ago. He has a well kept small place, all in carnations. For the coming season he is growing 3,0(X( Daybreak, 3,000 Tidal Wave, 1..50f> Scott and SOO McGowan. He tried solid beds, but returned to raised benches. He has a house of Scott that is still in splendid condition after hav- ing produced abundantly all winter. Various Items. Mr. A. L. Shriver. Hoopeston. III., was a visitor last week. Mr. Shri-/er is endeavoring to sell his greenhouses so he may remove to Florida. Mrs. F. L. Pruse, Des Plaines, was unfortunate enough to have her arm quite badly burned last week through an accident to a gasoline stove. Ben Moss, the veteran florist, of Mendota, 111., died last Sunday. Bassett & Washburn report a brisk shipping trade and sales very satis- factory for the season. E. H. Hunt is offering a fine line cf baskets suitable for school commence- ments. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Decoration Day was good for the shipping trade, but the retail business did not amount to much. Prices went up a little on good stock only, but good stock is becoming scarce and it's just as well, as business is very dull about town. Wholesale men complain that too much stock is coming in that cannot be used, and only the very best finds ready sale at low prices. JUNE 9, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review* 33 Sweet peas and Jacques are most plentiful. The sweet peas are mostly all Blanche Ferry, and sell at 4'.) cents per Ktfi. The Jacques bring $1 per 1(H>, or $.") in l.fMXI lots. All kinds of roses (except Lieauties) can be bought at from $1 to ?:!; Beau- ties, for the very best, $1 and $2 per dozen. Carnations are getting smaller each day and are not in very good color, except Scott. In small lols they sell at $1, but in 1,000 lots go as low as 40 cents per 100. Notes. At this time of the year news and trade notes among the florists are very scarce, and will be from now until the season opens again. Ostertag Bros, have opened i palm house at the southwest corner of Jef- ferson and Washington avenue. In this store they will keep only artifi- cial goods. Wm. Trillow. of Belleville, 111., who They were gently received by Dr. Helwig, who assured them that their husbands were well taken care of ev- ery Monday night. The doctor or- dered lemonade for the ladles, -after being complimented on his handsome appearance without his mustache. After the bowlers had rolled their usual three games the ladies were in- vited to roll a game of cocked hat and, strange to say, they all rolled the same score of 25 each. As all these ladies expect to go to Omaha with their hus- bands in August, they are thinking of sending a challenge to any four ladies at the convention. The score of the club bowlers were as follows: 1 2 J Tot. r. A. Kuehn 174 172 208 554 .1. J. Beneke 184 200 ICO 550 J. W. Kunz 160 179 1S8 527 EmU Schray 191 151 182 524 Dr. Helwig 186 145 188 519 John Young 180 185 138 503 Frank Fillmore 154 169 106 429 Fred C. Weber 122 131 124 377 J. J. B. creased their glass capacity for this year. Shipping trade was much light- er than last year. Most of those car- nation plants that didn't do as expect- ed during the winter tried to make up for past errors on Decoration Day and everybody seemed to have enough of their own. Plant Trade. This week will see most of the woi'k finished in bedding out with the ex- ception of out of town resorts and railroad bedding. Salvias are increas- ing in popular favor and the days of hydrangeas except in limited quanti- ties are numbered, one great objection to them being they are so hard to keep wet and wilt so soon in warm weather. Pelargoniums sulfer even more thaa hydrangeas. Notes. • F. J. Meech & Son, of Charlevoix, report a good Decoration Day trade. . fumsT ■ I"-- ^ - n Partial View of the establishment of Mr. Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me. is now in charge of the St. Clair Flo- ral Co.'s greenhouses, has also taken the Hucke greenhouses. Mr. Tiillow has leased both places in order to be in shape to grow flowers of all kinds for the St. Louis market. Beyer Bros, will start at .jnce to build four new houses, one (iOxlOO, one 14x100, and the other two 2.jxlOO. The boys report that spring planting trade has been very satisfactory with them. Missouri Botanical Garden was opened to the public yesterday (Sun- day), and attracted the largest Sun- day crowd in the history of this fa- mous beneflcence. The garden is open to the public on Sunday twice a year, the first Sunday in June and the first Sunday in September, as provided for in the will of the late Henry .Shaw, A Surprise at the Bowling Club. The bowlers were treated with a genuine surprise Monday night. After bowling two games and about to start the third one four ladies w-alked in. They proved to be Mesdames Fred Weber, John Kunz, C. A. Kuehn and J. J. Beneke. They said they only wished to see how their husbands spend every Monday night. LEWISTON, ME. Ernest Saunders has a trim plant with a grand frontage, including one of the best stores in New England. I herewith send a picture of eame. Mr. Saunders has recently added a rose house 2:Jxl10 feet, three-quarter span, fitted with the Ormsby ventilator, a graceful piece of mechanism. Mr. S. is planting grafted stock. W. M. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Decoration Day Trade. The weather is hot and dry and a good shower would do lots of good. Decoration Day trade was excellent, while there were flowers in abund- ance, excepting perhaps white carna- tions, good stock sold out close ant^ as predicted plants played a conspicu- ous part in the day's receipts. Out of door stuff was extensively used and had this factor been removed sales would have been far in excess of what they were; as it was the volume of business was from 10 to 20 per cent greater than last year. In consider- ing this estimate, one must remember some establishments had largely in- although the bulk of their business is with the resorters a little later in the season. They grow some magnificent callas of the grandiflora type, stems 5 to 6 feet long, flowers 14x9 inches in size, and beauties. S. J. Long, of Petoskey, says he never had such a good trade on Me- morial day before and is nearly clean- ed out of salable plants. In the last issue of The Review it appears that Mr. Stover, of Grandville, had 5.000 carnations . plants in the fleld; it should have read 25,000. GEO. F. CRABB. OUR LONDON LETTER. I From our London Correspondent] Odontoglossum Crispum Princess Christian, I wish every reader who cares for orchids could see this splendid variety of O. crispum which was shown by Baron Schroeder at a meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society. The plant had a spike of twelve flowers, each large and broad, the gi'ound of both sepals and petals being white, but in the former there is a suf- fusion of deep rose, relieved by blotch- 34 The Weekly Florists^ Review. es of chestnut-brown, the petals fringed and spotted with deep crim- son-hrown in the center, while the lip is richly blotched also. Amaryllises. Of amaryllises or hippeastrums many of the new varieties eclipse in beauty of form and color even the fine kinds of previous years. That is say- ing much. A variety named Heacon is magnificent. The flowers are not only intense velvety crimson in color, as velvety as the petals of a Prince Ca- mille de Rohan Rose, but of handsome form with a conspicuous regularity in the width of the segments. Hyacinth City of Haarlem. This is a distinct addition to the yellow hyacinths, the flowei-s single, very soft in color and produced in a renaarkably symmetrical spike. THE HARRISU DISEASE. Inquiring further into the experi- ments made at Lincoln Park, Chicago, with Kraft's Plant Tonic, we found that the experiments were all with bulbs in which the disease was well developed. The solution was half plant tonic and half water md about a tablespoonful of the solution was poured into each bulb, at the top, so it would penetrate down between the scales. Diseased bulbs that had been lifted from the soil were also treated in the same way, and in every case the mites were dead inside of ten hours, with no apparent injury to the bulb. The method of prevention that will he followed the coming season will be to take the bulbs when receiv.^d. place them on a flat surface with the crowns all up, and then sprinkle them with a half solution of the plant tonic. It is necessary to have the bulbs right side up so the solution may pass down be- tween the scales where the mites are usually concealed. AURORA, ILL.— Miss Grace Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. .Smith, was married June 2 to Mr. Miles Bron- son, of New York. The wedding was a very elaborate affair, attended by a host of friends. An interesting fact is that the ceremony was performed by the same minister who. twenty-four years ago, united the parents of the bride. Mr. Bronson has an important position with the New York Central Railway, with headquarters in New York City. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. S' ; of Florists' Review. WANTED-In large cut flower growing establish- ment, experienced single man to take charge of four rose houses. Address, stating wages wanted, B. P., SITUATION WANTED- By an A i grower of gen- eral greenhouse stock; 20 years expenence; best of reference. Dick, care 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. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. 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 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. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. Write for Ci or Estima PANSY SEED HEADOUARTERS. Special Offer: \ . _'"..;'> >;\iv ''iiii packets, '--.i<. seeds ol di^> i; • ■ ■ ■ - - 7 : -. .d- in .illi. for $L',:<. The "THREE BEST BLENDS for FLORISTS own fornuil,!' N"- -'.:'■- 'J':"'.! ■_'71iii. I.IHIU seeds each 13,000 seeds in alli, f.ir $1.0(1. Douhle quantity. $1.7r). CALCEOLARIA (James' Strain), Extra Large Flowering Mixed (No. 17811. Pkt., l.ic ; trade pkt.. .iOc. CINERARIA, Extra Large Flowering (No, 19-.':>), the I.est. Pkt.. l,ic ; trade pkts.. SOc and $!,(». PRIMULA, N.V. Special Florists' Blend i No. 3017). our own mixture o( over 2.i distinct large Howering fringed and d '' ' ^ besides latest novelties. Pkt,. lOc ; trade pkt., ,'iOc : I.IMJO ? All the above deli\ered prepaid. For separate colors, and other .Seed, send for advance trade list. N. Y. MARKET GARDENEBS' ASSOCIATIOIT, 283 Sixth Ave,. New York. P.O. Bo ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2 pots, $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100 Seed Bed, .50 " 3.00 " ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, seed Bed. • - - .50 •• 3.00 " SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES, Oyster Bay, N. Y. SITUATIOX WAXTED-By practical florist, as foreman. First class grower and propagator of ferns, violets, 'mums, etc. Age 36. married, near New York preferred Address H., care Florists' Review. "I70R SALE— Greenhouses in one of the best cities in X) Eaitem Illinois. Three houses, 3,700 feet glass, doing a good paying business, city water, telephone, and within tliree blocks of court house. No competition. Immediate possession given. Address H. D., care of Florists' Review. TO RENT— Space in store at 451 East 47th Street, Chicago. Splendid location for florist, best on the South Side. Call and investigate. ■l\r ANTED— Good grower of roses ' ' as section foreman, also two young expenence as helpers. Address K. L. and carnations , care Florists' SITUATION WANTED— As foreman with reliable firm. Roses, chrysanthemums, violets, etc. First class references. Address Ribes, care Florists' Renew. I pay fair SITUATION WANTED-Byan Ai gro eral greenhouse stock. Am 30 yea's old If in need of a good man and are willing wages, address M. K., care Florists' Re\-iew. FOR SALE— First class retail stand. about 5,000 feet of glass, new. Has never produced less than $1,300 per year, net. Will require ?i,ooo cash ; balance, time at 6 per cent. Reason of selling, tailing health. Address T?t^ ANTED— First class all around florist and garden- * » er to take charge of 2 greenhouses (12 and iSx 100) and vegetable garden or run same on shares; must be strictly sober and of good habits. Reply, stating wages SITUATION 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' Re\dew. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Splen- did retail stand in residence district on paved street leading to cemeter>\ Easy terms. Must retire on ac- count of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4th St., Springfield, 111. 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. ot — By expert grow Competent in every de- partment. Seeks a situation where he may have chance to make his ser\ices worth more than in present place. Can surely advance his employer's ,ts if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D, his Flo Re , Chit WANTED.... A quantity of Pandanus Veitchii - Plants or Cuttings. Address, stating size, quantity and price, L, care of Florists' Review. JUNE 9, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 35 i!liiiiiiiiiiii!i!iiiiii niuii iiiiiiii iini! Willi limiii iniiKiinii! wiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii Hot=Bed Sash. Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress 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 " 8 in. " Not glazed, i V in. thick. m Delivered Prices p ,g Quoted on application. State size | m and cjuantity wanted. No order H g too small to receive careful atten- g s tion, and none too large for our g g facilities. g f LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., | J Lockland, Ohio. = g g Mll|{||lllllll!IIIIIIIWIIIil!|||||||{:!ligil|i:|||Dlirillllll"!lilll!lHIIIII1lllll!:lllillll!!n^ FINE PALMS. ABECA I-UTESCENS, Ipl.iMl --Ml. I, |.Mt, ,„.r 11 Hl.l.inl- .-.-in p..t,lstM-ll $6.00 ffh.perlOO, 40.00 high, each, 4.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA, 1 i>l,nit, (-,11 |M.i, i:, 1,, Is ,1,. higli, each, Ipl.ml, :-m p,.l,-| ,1, hiKh ■■ 1 plant, .Viu, p,,l,:!Uni. Iiigh " KENTIA BELMOBEANA, 1 plant. 2!4-iii. pot. :i It-aves, 10 to 12 in. high, per 100 1 plant. 3-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 to 18 in. high, per 100 1 plant. 5-in. pot, 4 to 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high, each 1.00 -All measurements from top of plant. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, - - PHILaOELPHIA, PA. i.OO 20.00 i 25.00 Mknti, Floris Get Acquainted... j with your fellow-craftsman. We will J introduce you. Every subscriber to the 4 Florists' Review is requested to send 4 to the editor a cabinet size photograph ^ with name and address on back for use ^ General Introduction Page groups of these portraits will be published from time to time in style similar to those that have already ap- peared. Address FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. An Lnsolicited Opinion _^ wmcn IS CONSIDBI gimmcan ^mrml of M^ultk THE AMERICAN AUTHORITY On Mailers of Sanilation and Hygiene, 0 C0RB£S?ONI>£MTS. "*"! ■^"T**!'*'?'*'"" "''O have iouglit i pUinly Uid down by the propneiors. b, aution ot con. VllTO OF THE KM I SICEHE6B. i out by Dr. C. E. ol a really well as imparting beauty and vigor to tlie plant Will Kill the Mite that causes the Harris!! 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. Choice Stock at Special Prices pots, $2.00 p. nd dwarf, 2^-in., r^.OO p^ 100, Alyssum Dwarf Jl.S.OO per 1.0(«1. Nasturtiums— Tall ; 100, ll.'i.OO per 1,000. Geraniums— S. .A. Nutt and Heteranthe, 4!^-in. pnt-i. JS.IK) per 100. Cobaea Scandens— Fine plants from 5-in, pots, IMXIp.T IIKI. Choice Manimotli Verbenas — From 2'^-in, puts, J-.; (HI per 11)0: $15,00 per 1000, Alternanthera "JV; in. P. Major and A. Nana. {li.lXI prr KKI, $1^ IK) per 1000, Cannas— Choice stoclc from 4J^ and .5-in. pots including .\ustria and Italia, $15.00 per lOi). Marg'uerite Carnations— Fine plants from ■J'i-in. pots, $2,1)0 per 100; $15.00 per 1000, Centaurea Candidissima— 2K-in, pots, $2.50 pel 100, Coleus— Golden Bedde $2,50 per 100. rf, $2,(X1 per 100; $15,00 rschatfeltiandothe S. MUIR, 3530 Michigan Ave., CHICAGO. 36 The Weekly Florists* Review, JUNE 9. ISSS. ST. PAUL, MINN. Trade for the month of May was up to the average or even better than thr average. While the weather was dt cidedly cool until the 25th. thus retard- ing bedding work. I think the volume of business in money value will ex- ceed any previous year. There was an unusually good de- mand for Decoration Day. both for plants and cut flowers. The city trade inclining more to plants, the country to cut flowers. Stock was plentiful and of good quality. Roses retailed at $1 to $1.50 per dozen, carnations. Jas- mine and valley at 50 cents per dozen. Outdoor stock was not very plentiful. Valley from outside was in its prime. Lilacs all gone. Snowballs just in and paeonies not yet in bloom. Decora- tions at the cemeteries, while not elab- orate, were plentiful, nearly every grave having something upon it. The Grand Army posts used flowering plants instead of bouquets, a very sen- sible change, as the plants will last for several weeks and cost less than a handful of cut flowers, which would wither and fade in a few hours. Bedding out. which was delayed by the backward season, is progressing finely and another week will see this work nearly completed. As usual the demand has been largely for gerani- ums, ageratums and that class of plants. Cannas have sold well, also pansies, while coleus. alternantheras, etc., have not been in much demand. June weddings and commencements are now in evidence and roses and car- nations are now in great demand. The warm weather of the past week has brought out an abundance of good bloom. The best roses are retailing at $1.50 per dozen, while carnations hold firm at 50 cents per dozen. Some gardenias from the South are still to be had and sweet peas and gladioli are also in stock in limited quantities. Lily auratum and longlflorum are in mod- erate supply and demand. Funeral work keeps some of the brethren hustling. One modest concern recent- ly put out 29 designs in one day. X. Y. Z. KALAMAZOO, MICH. — .Joseph Dunkley, the well known florist, died May 27, aged 61 years. He was born in England and emigrated to America when he was 17 years of age. 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. M. RIGE & CO.— =— EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies IC0TTBR0S.CO Wholesale Cut Flowers ANO FLORISTS" SUPPLIES. 88 WABASH AVENUE, Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. Tull Line of Wire Work. CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett& Washburn SS Wabash ^ve , CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. I E.G. AMLING, iSf^Cut Flowers ^ 51 Wabash Avenae, > W. S. HEFFRON. Mqr. CHICAGO. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A.L HANDALL m Wholesale Florist 4 WasMng^on St., Cliicag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle > our orders. Full Line of \^;i signs i Sup- plies ROGERS PARK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS. All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 3r Wabash 4tenue, ■ CHiaGO. A. G. Prince & '^'^^^ Company ^9-t.^l— LI ROSE CO. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SLPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave.. - Chic^"o 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 FINE ROSES— Shipped Carefully to au Parts of the Country. ne or Wire ue- -—■-—- w >-jiqccssot w " "' -- "^ -"- ^"- - and Florists' ■■ f Winter & Glover ~~ s. B. Winter ^t. louis cut flower co. F„. in..„_..j ' ' ■ji p,„Hninh ei Whnlp^ajp Flnri^f^ HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packc :,:: J Pr -.7::y F.r.v^rded. J, A. BIDLONG *^?a„^De';e7t; Cut FlOWefS, 37-39 Randolph St CHiaGO. HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists & Florists' Supplies. Wire Designs jt jt ^ jt jt Our own make. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. FIRST QUALITY HARDY GUT FERNS NEW CSOF arriving daily. Jl.W per l.iJUO. I»!5- counl to wholesale jobbers. Prince's Pine. 6c per !b. Headquarters for Galax Leaves. Laurel fes- looning. 4 to 8c per yd.: Laurel and Prince's Pine Wreaths made to order. Fine green Moss inbbls.. $1.)X); in sacks. 7.tc- Our goods are always the best to be obtained for the money. Prompt attention to all orders. Send in your orders now for Ferns and 1 rill be 26 H. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Crowl Fern Co. 37 Beacon St., Boston. Mass> Always Mention the.... Florists' Reviev\ When Writing^ Advertisers. JUNE 9. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 37 ^ II ii n II III III III III III III III III III III III II m III III III III III II II ill II in ai in in n ii ii ii ii ii m in si^ WHOLESALE GRON\ERS OF | CutFl owers I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 600,000 Feet of Glass. We can nil all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carnations. We are headquarters for Fine American Beanties. I ROOTED CARNATION CUHINGS, = Iiizzie McG-owan Sl-00 S7.50 S Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 I SMILAX, g $2.00 per 100: S15. 00 per 1000 ...ROSE PLANTS... Otir American Beauties are Fine Tonng Plants, Free from Black Spot. = FerK-i Ferl'«'ii Per IW Per lOCO | BKIDESUAID 2':-in.,S2 50 S20 OO S AM. BBAUTIBS METEOB BRIDE .......'.'.'. 2 -in.,S4 00 S35 00 3 -in., 5 OO 45 00 2"-.-in., 2 50 22 50 3 -in., 3 50 30 00 ..2^.-in., 2 50 22 50 .3 -in., 3 50 30 00 -in., 3 50 30 00 TESTOUT 2 -in., 2 50 22 50 BBI.I.ESIEBSBCHT, 2: -in., 2 50 22 50 FBES. CABirOT .2: -in., 2 50 22 50 LAFBAJICE 2'--in., 2 SO 20 00 Plants and Cuttings sent dv Express at pla : rale^ 20 pe Qt. less than merchandise rates. ^ in in II in in in in in in in in n m i' n m ir m w ir m m i ii t in in t ii i m m m i m m n m n W EED STORES and ^FLOWER STORES Pure Bone Elour, FOB FI.OBISTS' USE. .AMMOXI.\ n percent NITROGEN 4 15 ■ BONE PHOSPH.VTF ^-. Pure Dried Blood, .^M.MONl.A Irt per cent. NITROGEN la.-'i • Write for Prices. We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO.. CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V. SOW NOW m Floral Blotters THE FINEST NliVELTV FuR .ADVERTISING .\NV BUSINESS. Effective, and true to nature. Samples for 20 cents in stamps. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO. Subscribers — ihe interests of the supplies of the ad' .'J.'-j^-^.^'^f ^J'o>>- Florists' Review paper when sending inquiries or orders. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. or Chinese Primrose.) ENGLISH "GIANT EXHIBITION FRIZE " STSAIS. .■\ uiii^uc ^tra.i. odopitJ ;^.r t.er. p^rp^r^c ^...: e^pevia.l;. ^al^^.-lc l^i Florists. This seed has beca saved dv the most e.xperienced grower m England. Every 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 (Pmk), Oiisvtkk Red. COCONIA SUPERBA rCrimsonV ALBA MAGMF1C\ VMtei. COERtlLEA i beautiful Blue1. MLH&E \U1D I White, striped with Crimson). MIXED (all Colors.) Price per pa;',: ■ about 300 Seeds, of anv of above varieties. SI.OO. Half packets 30c each. STIMPP & WALTER CO., 50 sZ\Vy''iuelt%TET.%RK. Do You Want Your Money's Worth? If so. don't delay it but send me your hst at once of all Btilbs and Plants for forcing* and decoration, stating quantitv and sizes. Vou will hnd mv prices as Igvv as others for FISST-CIiASS GOODS. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J. I ^% Q Q ^ Q in Cliinese Sacred Lil'i- Japan, s kinJ- i Dutch, French an ! Ger- ^ ^^ 0 13 Ca ■■ man Bulbs and Roots, Azalea. Rhododendron, Palms .-.nl Nursery ^^^^—^--^--—^^^ Stock for forcing and ..;: I or rCRMS.. S3. 00 per 100; S27.00 per 1000. CHAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook. L. I.. N.Y. SEVEN DAYS ONLY. l.CMX' .4urea Nana, "J^^-in , stronp, $l.uO per Iw. j.'a-u Geraniums — S. A. Nutt, Hermine, (iioria Poite- vine and 40 more varieties justasgood,23^-in..S- 00 per 100. 500 Fuchsias, mixed. 3 in., strong. fiM per 100. 300 Fuchsias, mixed, 2Jf-lu., stronp, Sl-oOper 100. iOOColeus. mixed, iin'-iu., strong, tl 50 per 100. We shall have in a few days a choice selection of Cineraria, Primula and Pansy Seed. Write for itrices ou large or small lots. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., - Klorris, III. NOW in course of preparation. The Florists' Manual, by TViiiiam 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 $5.00. Send in your order now to the Florists' Pub- lishing Co.. 530-535 Caxton building. Chicago. VEGETABLE PUNTS Tomato, Cabhage, Lettuce, Celeryand Sweet Potato,!': - 1 •' il per 1000. Pepper :,:- ; Egg Plants, iSc per 100: $2 per 1000. Cauliflower Snowball, ioc per 100: $2.50 per lOOO . : ^ 7 r 100 extra. Price list : ' '. - ' ■ . -.vith order. R.VINCENT. Jr. &. SON. White Marsh. Md. ^n.,oTHEMOON '^ \ Company f^ For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive rilustrale,! Catalogue Free, THE WM. H. MOON CO., - n/lorrisville, 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 Heat-- r.reer^^.^i^e Boilers and Engines, Rope, Light W- . - - : : e. Glass Sash, and thousands of other ar: - : - CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Largest Moil Order Depot for Ne>\ and Second-Hani w Material in the Wo 3STH A. IRON STS., CHICAGO. 38 The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ 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. •Give us a list of your wants and we will quote same. Don't forget that we are strictlv in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS, SDBDS, BUUBS AFND GUT rbOWERS. VAUGHAN.McKELLAR&WINTERSON, 45, 47 and 49 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. HAIL. Ed. Florists' Review: — Will you kindly publish a few words for us through your valued paper in regard to the recent hailstorm which visited us? We wish to say we are thaniiful we were members of "The Florists' Hail Association," and thaiik the offi- cers for the promptness with ■which they paid our claim. We most heartily recommend the association to all who are not insured. It is a safe and sound investment, and one which every florist owes himself. He might say, "what is the use of in- surance. I have been in business for years and never had a hailstorm." That is true, but the storm may come. The few dollars paid every year as a safeguard, may mean hundreds when the hail does come. During our thirty- one years of business we never had a severe hail, until May 14, 1S98, when we lost over 28,000 feet of glass, and we hope it will be the last. As soon as we get the glass in again, will in- sure double. ROBT. S. BROWN & SONS. Kansas City, Mo. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. There Is not much to be said in regard to the past week. The Decoration Day business o\er trade resumed the even tenor of its way, much as it was during the middle of May. There has been, however, a decided shorten- ing in the rose supply, so that stock that shows fair size and is free from mildew has sold out fairly well. The great bulk of re- ceipts, however, average small, with a tendency to open up quickly, and sells for what can be had for it. Carnations are abundant and of fair quality. Smilax is plentiful and good, prices are going down- ward. Lilies of fair quality are to be had in plenty, but sales drag. Out-door valley about at an end, a little still being received from points north. Paeonies are coming from all directions in quantity, prices are low. Out- door grown sweet peas made their first ap- pearance last week and from now on will be much in evidence. Chicago. June 6. '9S. MENDOTA, ILL.— Ben Moss, veteran florist, died June 4. the CANTON, O. — Burglars recently hlew open the safe in the office of Mr. Charles Brown, the florist. A large quantity of powder was used and the explosion caused damage amounting to several hundred dollars, but the burglars, in their haste, secured only a few dollars in currency and a gold watch CLEARY&CO. oYEzioYEz f! Plant Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., - New York City. WE SELL EVERY !WM. F. KASTINGcSfs'sIl Florist.... ) TON ST.. BUFFALO. N. Y. ) in Florists* Supplies and Wire Designs^ H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II TUB UARGBST — ^ SUPPLY MOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. Forllie trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. nELERY PLANTS u White Plume, Colden Self _ Blanching and HartwelTs side plants from March sowing, Casli pie — Perfect! _, ,. 90c per icKjo; $7. SO per .^..vw. ^^_.- , WM. S. HERZOG. Littleton. N J. Morris Co Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when TUESDAY and FRIDAY f^-SEND FOR C.\T.\LO(~,UE ■fe^ Auctioneer, J. P. CI>EAS'7. 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. W7V^. C S7VYITH souf;,?^S florist 40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA. LONS DiBTaNOI -PHONB 5008 A. Our central location enables us to till out-of- town orders at short notice. CAN N AS! SPECIAL OFFER ^ ^ P'lnrence Vaughati. Eldorado. J. D. Cabos, I. C. \'aughan. Madame Crozy.fine plants, many nl tliem in bud and bloom. .Vin. pots. $6.00 per lOO. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown. Pa. JUNE 9, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 39 Tor School Gommencement ^£5^--— r We have just received a large lot of Baskets. All the old standard styles and many new and desirable patterns which we are offering at lowest possible prices. We do not want to carry this stock over — we want to sell it out this month. We have for years made selections for our customers ranging from SS-OO to Sioo.oo as- sortments. If you have never bought baskets that way, try us. We agree to please you or goods may be returned at our expense. State approximate sizes and price, and we will do the rest. A specially interesting line of Handle Baskets that run from 30c to 90c each. .4 large line of "Nests" of all sizes and prices. Willow Plateaux, all sizes. Wicker Flats, Swiss Moss, etc., etc. « \ H .CLEAN GOODS... ...BEST STYLES C. li. HUNT, 76 Wabash Ave. ^te^i'^'s Frank Hardy Clearance Offer Only 1000 Left •/ $2 per 12; SlOper lOO. Not less than 50 at 100 rate. Cash with order. A. HERRINGTON, florham farms, madison, n. j. Bedding Plants GREEN Pausies in bloom, $2.00 pur 100. $15.00 per 1,000. Verbena, 2-incli pots, fine plants and colors, $2.00 per 100, $l.i.00 per 1,000. A'inca Major, 4>^-in., $10.00 per 100. $80.00 per 1,000 Vinca Major, 2-inch. $3.00 '• $25.00 Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, $l..iO per 100, $12.00 per 1,IX)0. 2-inch pots. $2.00 $18.00 '■ C. LENGENFELDER, Station X, Lincoln and Berteau Aves. CHICAGO. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE i? DESIGNS and Dealers in m«mu««>. FLORISTS' ^- SLPPLIES Live Sphagnum Moss l^or Orchids, etc., $1.35 per blri. Sphagnum Moss V^^J^^^^r 'O^H\ ^'-^O per bale, quality A No. 1. Galax For use with Violets. Stiff wiry Stems. Work up beautifully. Are all the rage ^^S^^^^S Bo.\ ol 5000, $5.00 Less quantity at S1.25 per 1000 .Address HARUAN P. KEUSBY tl50 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass. Asparagus Plumosa Nana, (True) 36 First Prizes out ol i'i entries In 1896 and 1897 Peacock's Prize Winning Dahll placing orders elsewhere. W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J. Review when Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN. Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Secy, FORT WAYNE, IND. Always mention the Florists' Review when w^riting advertisers. lO.IKHj Plants at $2.."i0 per 101). or S20.00 per 1,000. Cash with order from parties unknown to me. I.i:WIS TTI.I.BICH, TIFFIN, OHIO, Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE HBatalogues Nursery SeecU.* Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. 40 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 9, 1898. 1 Gloxinia Grassifolia Grandiflora. U e have a fine stock of tliese in strong bulbs starting nicelv into growtii which we offer at tfic price of dormant bulbs. These are just what you want to grow for summer tiowering. They will be a pleasure to vourself and an attraction to visitors to your greenhouses. A big show at little cost and trouble.'' 75c per dozen, $5.00 per hundred. Our current Wholesale Catalogue offers a full line of sti>ck that find useful for summer and fall work. If vou do not have a copy mail you one on application. I.II.IUM HABBISII. FBEESIAS, BOMAK HYACINTHS, and other Bulbous Stock before ordering-. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. PORTLAND, ME. Sallying forth on a peaceful expedi- tion I found florist Niles Nelson n^nr- ing upon his stock for Decoration Day, a grand lot of candy tuft, antirrhinum. Queen of the North, spiraea and car- nations. The latter are simply im- mense; Scotts, -whose bushes are :J feet tall and in perfect health. Mr. Dyer, the able grower, thinks well of C. A. Dana and will grow a large nuiuOer next season. A house of grafted roses just planted for early cutting looks well. I observed particularly some side beds of dahlias, planted about Jan. 1st, in the pink of condition for May 30th, grown in a temperature of (>0 and with no sign of red spider. This struck me as being a good thing. Young carnations are excellent. J. Minott grows for an exclusive re- tail business. He has a unique store decoration, fitted up completely with Virgin cork interspersed with mirroi-s, nothing slow about this; a striking contrast to a pioneer in the business I have in mind and whom I found complacently viewing the lovely land- scape. He greeted me with the an- nouncement that there were too maiiy in the business. While to a degree this may be true, I had one proof whiie at his place that he had himself to blame for being behind the times. "Tis the best man that gets ahead now, as ever. If one intends keeping in the business he must be right up to date. J. .\. Dirwanger is justly proud of his collection of orchids, chiefly win- ter iilooming kinds. The flowers sell to advantage with the bon ton of this city. 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 fo-r the trade. Price $5.00. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary. Collections, Credits, Etc. ;!71 Broadway, - ■ NEW YORK VJ.j.4..<..»..t.A*J.Jt.AJ.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.^.j.Ai.J.J.J.AJ.J.J.A4.4.AJ.Jt.J.J.J.4.J.X4.4..t.J.A.4.J.J.JlLj.»f The Harrisii Disease can be prevented fay immersing the bulbs for ten hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99^ O I- I- This has been conclusiveh proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also J" kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug-, and other insect pests without injury to the J" plant. ,\ trial of a 'iS-cent bottle will convince you that a reallv remarkable r insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular, *• *•, Kraft Plant Tonic Co., ^^Rockford, III. | VERBENAS Tlic- Llic.ii.c-.st varieties ,ind ht-althiest plants Kriiwn. .Strung plants in Inul and bliuini. ^""""^"""^"^^^^^"^"""""^^ $2.50 per hundred; $20. 00 per thousand Gf= D^ZX 1^ I I I IVl ^i 75tincst varietiesinciiltivatiiin, grown in3"^- l-> 1^ r\ I T I 1^ I ^ I ^O in. pots. Strong ]. hints in Imd and ^^^——^—^—^■^^^^ bloom. $5.00 per 100. J. L,. DIUbON, Bloomsburg, Pa. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | Do You Need Young- Rose Stock for ^ Planting' Out of 3-in. Pots ■ A dollar more on the hundred is nothing if you get better stock. Send 50 cents or $1.00 in stamps for samples of what vou want to GEO. A. KUHL, Mention Florists' Review. PEKIN. ILL Marie Louise Runners 25.000 at S4 per 1000; 60c. per 100. U/AMTCn -iOO Maids. fiOO Brides. 200 Perles, 20O VtAIIIlU Beauties, 200 Meteor. '200 Belle Sie- brecht 2',4-inch pots, HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK, Mention Florists' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH. REMINDED THAT Subscribers,., ^^f iplies of the advertisers in the riorists' Review Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. The Weekly Florists' Review. GRAND AlCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, JINE 15, 1898 at ii o'clock, a. m. ON THE PREMISES OF F. H. DRESSEL, Weehawken Heights, N. J. ...ORCHIDS... 500 Cattleya Trianae, various sizes. 300 Cattleya Percivaliana, various sizes. 200 Cattleya Labiata, various sizes. All in tine order, among them being many tine s|iecimen plants, also a col- lection of Dendrobiums, Cymbidiums and Oncidiums. Alst) Palms, Dracaenas, Neplirolepis,etc.,etc. 500 Cocos Weddeliana, 2-incli. 500 Kentias, 2-incli. 100 Dracaena Sanderiana, 3-inch. 500 Dracaenas in tine varieties for grow- ing on, such as Massangeana, Ter- minalis, Lindeni, Fragrans, Amabilis, etc. 500 Asparagus P. Nana, 2 to 5-inch pots. JOO Arauc^ria Excelsa, 5-inch pots. 500 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 5-inch pots to 16-inch pans, fine plants. 200NEPH. CORDATA COMPAC TA, 6 to lo-inch pans. 500 Pandanus Utilis, 3-inch [jots. JOO Kentia Belmoreana, 2 '< to 3 ft. high. 100 Dracaena Gracilis, 3 to 4-inch pots. 500 Areca Lutescens, fine bushy stock, 3, 4 and 5 in a pot, 4 to 5-inch. 100 Ficus Elastica, 5 to 6-inch pots. 50 Ficus Elastica, 3 ft. high. 100 Funkias, and many others. Also a number of very fine PHALAENOPSIS. Varieties: SchiUer- iana, Amabilis, Stewartu and Denticulata. For Special Catalogue send to 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK CITY. CLEARY & CO. 9 Auctioneers, NOTE THE DATE, WEDNESDAY, JINE 15. 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 2'/-inch pot, $.5.00 $50.00 Brides 2!4 •■ 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 2"4 " 3.00 25.00 President Carnot..., 2"; " 3..50 35.00 BASSETT &. WASHBURN, store, 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. LniiR Distance Phone .Main 223. Greenhouses and Residence. HINSDALE. ILL. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Mrs. Robt. Garrett New Pink Torcing Rose. Winner of six certificates, medal and silver cup. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. Jl Fine Stock of Young' Chrysanthemums and Carnations. .^L-nd for Trade List describing above in detail. W. WEBER & SONS, - OAKLAND, MD. SURPLUS STOCK -(jeraiiiums, 2J^-in. puts, strung $l.r>0 per lOU ■Coleus, asst., 2^-in. pots, strong 1.50 " Heliotropes, 2^ and 3-in. pots 1.50 Mexican Primroses, fine. 2J4-in. pots. 1.50 Ageratum, white and blue, 2-in. pots. 1.25 " Vinca Maj. Var.. 2?4-in. pots 2.00 ■Geraniums, 3 and 4-in. pots. $2.00 and 5.00 C.\SH Ple.\se. E.H.SMITH, -- MACOMB, ILL. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORClNfi ROSES. Ready for Immediate Planting. sent out the last six years, first-class aiul iierfHclly healthy in every respect. Only selected growth from tl"werin;j shoots used In propaj^tinR. WOOTTON LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-mch pots. $8 00 per 100; 4-iiKh pots. $1100 per 100. HETEOR, BRIDESMAID, GONTIER. SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET PERLE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE, 3-lmh pots. Sl.OO per loO; 4 inch pot.s, JIO.UO per lOO. J. L. DII.I.OIT, BLOOMSBUBa, FA. m ....CO-OPERATION.... F ■you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you -will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's -worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company.^ 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 patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earngood divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. ILL. .-^«AA,^ ^ Jt jt Jt Always mention the FloriSts' Revie"W when writing advertisers.^ ^ J» 42 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 9, 1898. PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Messrs. Hutehinson & Co. report a very good season, and the recent visit of one of the flowers of our navy cre- ated a big demand for posies, which caused a broad smile to appear upon the face of Robt. Capsticli, the hust- ling manager. When one, blessed with the intelli- gence of our brother in the craft as is Robt. Patterson, cannot find time to read the trade papers, he must be busy indeed. But so it is and a visit to the charming domain of the Hon. Frank Jones at this season is the strongest evidence of the care and talent shown by the excellent superintend- ent, who has no sinecure in handling above thirty men in the gardens alone, particularly at this season, when so much has to be done at once. Those handsome plants, which the commercial man values in dollars as decorative stock, are not neglected, but look their best. It is in such es- tablishments as this that one occa- sionally has the pleasure of viewing the gems of Flora's kingdom grov/n to perfection. W. M. WAVERLY, MASS. Dropping in on W. W. Edgar on a quiet Sunday afternoon, I found that gentleman complacently surveying a batch of begonia Gloire de Lorraine, which has become familiar to your readers, partly owing to a brief con- troversy in a contemporary through an oversight on the part of a worthy grower and also b.v illustrations. It is a grand plant and will take a front place in the collection of flowering be- gonias. An unrivaled batch of that beautiful Rex variety, Lucy Closson, is being grown for use in center of fern dishes, the richest thing I have yet seen, and Mr, Edgar knows how to make the combination with the fine .-:tock of young ferns he is raising for city trade. He intends planting more maid- enhair, of which he has a large house bedded out. Cannot supply the de- mand for his elegant fronds. W. M. BEGONIA METALLICA. In your issue of May 19th, page 9.j 1, W. M. mentions a picture I showed him of Begonia metallica. I am sure he will be glad of my correcting hirn as to dimensions. It should read 17 feet tall and 14% through, it was the subject of a special supplement in the Gardeners' Magazine, Mav Tth, 1892. JOHN DOUGHTY. New Haven, Conn. GLENBROOK, CONN.— M. J. Cal- lahan has moved here from Stamford and will continue in the florist busi- ness; he will also handle nursery stock. WHEN you write an advertiser, al- ways state that you saw the adv. in The Florists' Review. We have a Fine Stock of the Iieading.. GAMMAS Extra Strong Pot-Grown Plants. Best Standard Sorts at $8.00 per 100, a- follows: Mme. Crozv. .'\lphonse Bouvier, Chas. Hen- (l.r^o,,, llor.n. ,■ \.,u;:h,ni I K Tin ~. .,,, I- i;,,ndale, J. D. Cabos, 'Queen Charlotte, Pres. Carnot, Paul M.irMiiaiit I 1 \au;;li.iii Nlnui.il Avrllan, .Austria, etc. Extra Choice Varieties at $10.00 per lOO, a^ lollows: Piersons Premier, Chicago, Eldorado. }'.i[ia, .Som. .!.■ AiitMi.a/ lr..;N, S"ii> Hr Trrs r.nn..l. r..-autr >lc Piatt-vine, Italia, Burbank, etc. Recent Introdvictions and Novelties at $15.00 per 100, a- lollows: Philadelphia, Souv. de .Miiir. Cro/v, Mahl.ai^ llhi^li, Mi^ lairiiiaii K^...;. r^ K-I.rrt ( hnMir, Mile. Berat. etc. We have a tiiio stock ,.1 TARBYTOWN an. I PBES. CI.EVEI.AN'D, two of the finest varieties that have been introduced in years. $6.00 perdoz.; $40.00 per 100. We can also supply the following varieti,- in liinitul quainHK- at $6.00 per doz., viz: Defender. Pres. McKinle'v, California. Dudn-s ,,1 .MarlliMrMntili, K.,~,iuaAr ,sam Trelease, Duke of Marl- borough, Furst von Hohenlohe. C;in suiiplv Goliath at $9. DO per doz. IVHJ^A LI\oL I L (Abyssinian Banana) E.xtra strong plants, 6-in, pots, $6,00 per doz. TAI AnilllU F^J^M^M^^^ $12.00 per 100 lbs. Finest Quality Ever Offered (Retails ci 30c. lb.) J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN, BECLEANER AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS. "c^r.ir Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES. Sphagnum Moss Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. M. L LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. JUNE 9, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 4a n Nii^ mil null 1 1 urn ^ . y^j^iiu"! j.i-^-»B!7rTO sjsa Bedding Plants p: still have a nice lot of belle siebrecht roses in ivz- inch pots which we will sell CHEAP. Ji ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ GERANIUMS, COLEUS, VTNCAS, PANSIES^ VERBENAS, ASTERS, GRAVE MYRTLE, ALTERNANTHERAS, ETC SEND FOR PRICES TO ^LLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, MILWAIKEE, WIS. Chrysanthemums 2'5-inch. Carnations from soil. Geraniums 3-inch. Cannas 4-inch. Write for Quotations. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS. L. I., N. Y. ALL FINE STOCKY PLANTS PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, 'jqb n. Hais.edjK Qhjgago Carnations F. DORNER 4 SONS CO., La Fayette, ind. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell vou iust what vou want to know in just the wav vou want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may De quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, 35.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Mention The Florists' Review yvhen writing advertisers. Do You Want to Save 10° o? Let us figure INOW on your list of BULBS for summer and fall delivery. Ml, 50c^ y Harrisii, Longiflorums,^ """*""' n Roman Hyacinths, Etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., "^Ne^rv^o^rr^ We Offer \ ^f f,?s'. Special ) Arec Borbonica S. .,|2.ii, deliver Lutescens, 100, ered. Address, Established 1S7S. MacMICHAEL'S Sulphur Blower. Warmly commended by all who have tried it, P.^tent Chicago. May i8, i&jS. H. MacMichael, City. Dear .Sir:-We like the Sulphur Blowers. They are good thing and do the work better than the bellows. Resp'y yours, BAS.SETT & W.ASHBURN. Addn the In\' H. MacMICHAEL, 956 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO. CRABB & HUNTER, Violet and Carnation Specialists,. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. TMOXX/ 'S . $-j:>: per I.IWI. $10. CLtCAS & BODDINGTON CO., 501 & 503 W. 13th St., New York City. Grown b3rn3Tions isiL GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich. BUY... From the advertisers in the Florists' Review (always mentioning the pa- per) and thus increase the earning pinverof your Certificate. SMILAX i 75 cents per 100; ^ $5.00 per JOOO. | Sample Plants for \ JO cents. 4 ALBERT M. HERR | LANCASTER, PA. =1 Violets and Pansies 20,000 Rooted Runners of California Violets must be sold at once. Immediate delivery 82.SOper lUOO. 3,000 Princess of Wales, 75c per 100. Vexy large strong' roots. 2,0OOSwanley White S'icH^ets. $3.O0 per 1000. 5,000 PANSY CLUMPS '/e?naUonal'""a,n. " Verv fine, in bud and bloom. 50c per 100. Cash with order or satisiactory reference. JOHN F. WALKER, Waldrop, Va FLORISTS' STOCK °[;^^^°°"'° Alternantheras. 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., MILWAUKEE, Wis. PlBl MITGMINQS & GO. ibii* I 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. ,, ,j ! ^^ GRBENMOUSB BUIUDING, ^ VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND EiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Always mention the rlOPIStS R 6 V I G W when writing advertisers. JUNE 9, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 45 BRIGHTON, MASS. CIT STRINGS, 8 to 10 FEET LONG, 50cts. Each Shipped to any part of the Country. l^Model ^''*^"^'''" ''^'^"^''''" SupportE OiEENs, N. v., Feb. i6, 'q?. Mr.Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N.Y. 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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. i8, 'q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sin— Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, Da t Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. i8, 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. I think that those 1 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 every success in the sale of them, I am. Yours truly, E. AsMUS. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BROOKI.YIT, K. T. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. FINE STOCK OF.. PALMS Areca Lutescens — -1-iiich. iic, .5-mch, .iOc; fi-inch, $1 (in each. Latania Barbonica~3-inch. $10.00 per 100; 4- mcli. aic (.-ach;!!!! per lOO. Kentia Belmoreana — 1-inch, 40c; 5-inch. 7.^c; frinch, $2,(Xl each. Kentia Forsteriana— 5-inch, HOc; 6-mch, |1.00 oath. Cocos Weddeliana— 3-inch. $20 per 100; 4-inch, $:,(lp,.r ll«l, Araucarias tiOc, $1.00. $2.00 and up. Ficus Elastica— From 25c to $1.0u and up. Fine Specimen Plants of above in larger sizes at low prices. New Ageratum Princess Pauline— 2-inch Spiraea Japonica— 25c each. Liiium Harrisii— 25c and 50c each. Hydrangeas r.Oc, 75c and $1.00. each. .5j)in ).i1 li.tt prices on all kinds of Bedding Plants. Ternis Cash or satisfactory reference. JOHN BADER, Long Distance 'Phone 872. ALLEGHENY. PA. Rose Hill Nurseries Largest Growers of Palms, Orcilids, Stove and Qreenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca- rias, Pandanus. SIEBRECHT & SON, New York Office. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelie. N.Y. Chrysanthemums a'Jfd alfieading"-,- ( ini (il'.'i .-in iiMts j'i ea. I (Fernwood. JACOB RUSSLER. 102d and Butler Sts.. '{ CHICAGO. E.G.HILL&CO. Richmond, Ind. Wholesale ...Growers of Plants... All the Best Novelties in Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Roses, Geraniums, Begonias, Etc SEND FOR LIST EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST Mention Florists' Ke I when writing advertii rOR PABTICULARS ADDBESS JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. 46 The Weekly Florists* Review, JUNE 9, 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American ■"'"■ Seedsman, or *'„?;^?!:'' : a sent postpaid for $1.00. JOHN A. SCOLUY, §. iJgS 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave. %;i»' BROOKLYN, - N. Y. SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE. The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating Apparatus ROLLEr 'm^\gs^ /\^^ BEARING NO INVESTMENT A GROWER CAN MAKE WILL PAY LARGER RETURNS THAN GOOD VENTILATING APPARATUS. OURS IS THE RIGHT KIND TV' Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. ONCE A CUSTOMER. ALWAYS A CUSTOMER. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND. Every Description JTI0NINGER(q wm\Wimikl.(flimO. lill. VKN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points No riglitsor lefts. Price per box of 1.000, 60c; by mail. 75c: in lots of 6,000 by K.X., 55c per 1,000. When writing mention Florists' Keview. 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 BUILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents (or Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus jt^jt ^Always mention the Florists' RevieW when writing advertisers.^ jt ^ jt JUNE 9, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 47 4» rfr D —GO-OPERATION— F you arc in the trade and arc not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' RE- VIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnin^gs on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. Why do wc 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 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 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 the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PIBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. ^ ^ ^ i? 4» 4» »:^i:»4'»'|?';fT»lfi:»i:»4'^r^r|ri:»»|?»|r'|:»'|rr|»i?'|t'|?'|:»i?i? Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. 48 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JUNE 9, 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, sfiell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. nended and in se bv the foremost florists and nursery- men in the land. ROSE MFG. CO., NIAGARA FALLS. N.Y. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoms, Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for ttie Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. 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. WASHI NCTON. D. C. For GREENHOtSES. i«CONSERV\EORIES. HOTBEDS, ETC. 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GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue. • • • GREENHOUSE BUILDING ALWAYS MENTION THE FLORISTS' REVIEW WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. Copyright, 1898, by rUORISTS' PUBLISHirHG CO.. 520-533 Caxton Building. CMICAQO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 16, J898. No. 29. MARTINEZIA CARYOTAEFOLIA, This handsome palm, a young plant of which is illustrated in this issue, is one of a small family of rather slender in parts of Peru and also New Grenada. Though this species has been in cultivation since 1845 it is not now largely grown, but few seeds being of- fered in the market. Martinezia Caryotaefolia. growing South American palms, the species in question having been found The martinezia also possesses a dis- advantage in being so abundantly pro- vided with long and sharp spines, not only the stems but also the backs of the leaves being armed with these needlelike protectors, and nearly all plants having this characteristic re- ceive but scanty attention from the general public, and especially so if the price is held above the average. Martinezia caryotaefolia may be de- scribed in a general way as bearing some resemblance to Caryota urens, except that the latter is without spines, but the peculiarly wedge- shaped pinnae of the martinezia are arranged in irregular groups along the leaf stem, there being frequently from six to ten inches of bare stem between these groups of pinnae on a large leaf. The general color of the leaves is deep green, and the habit of the plant very graceful. This palm is not specially subject to the attacks of insects, but if scale In- sects are allowed to infest it they are likely to fix themselves along the stems among the thorns, where it is very difficult to dislodge them. In fact, with any of the very spiny palms it becomes a severe test of patience to eradicate scale, and the use of strong insecticides can hardly be recommend- ed in such a case, an experience with kerosene emulsion some years ago on l)oth martinezias and daemonorops having proved disastrous. Regarding the cultural requirements of martinezias it may be said that they belong among the warm house palms, and will flourish under suitable condi- tions for Areca lutescens, that is, tem- perature of 65 to 70 degrees, raoderate shading and abundant moisture. M. caryotaefolia is said to bear ex- posure very well as a plant for house decoration, but I have not seen it tested for such use, though a good sized plant of this species would un- doubtedly be a very effective single specimen to be placed on a pedestal, where its spines would be out of reach of the passer-by. W. H. TAPLIN. 50 The Weekly Florists' Review. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. Planting for the mid - season crop should be proceeded with as soon as the plants get into proper condition. Have them well rooted and they will start away at once. Tall growers, as Dailledouze, Bloodgood, Pres. Smith, etc., have their place in the center of the bench, grading down to the dwarf- er ones for the front rows and sides. A little care in this direction makes a big difference in the appearance of the house when the plants are in flower, and also gives each variety an equal chance for light and room. Those who are growing Frank Hardy for the first time will do well to re- member that it is a robust grower and should not be cramped for room. Two benches here containing 000 plants each of this variety are already a splendid sight. Every plant is the picture of health and as nearly aliko in height and foliage as it is possible for plants to be. Would that every new variety had its constitution. Some growers have a decided pref- erence for solid beds for growing all but the early kinds, but we have al- ways had splendid success with an or- dinary bench. Where five inches of soil will answer there is not much gained by using more. The ideal bench for mums in our opinion is the usual 5-inch bench lowered to within about a foot of the ground level. This will afford ample room for the water to drain away easily and yet is not sufficiently high up to dry out too quickly. Good drainage is essential if the foliage is to be kept fresh from leaf spot. There should be an inch of space between each board in the bot- tom of the bench. The lumps of turf can be put along the seams, and if a little soil does trickle through, it is a mere nothing compared to the benefits derived from a free aeration of the soil. Watering. While the mum is not by any means the aquatic some growers think it is, judging by the quantity of water they give it, still the fact remains that the plants on bright, warm days fairly revel in copious syringings. This helps to keep down the ravages of insects and is the only way to get fine foliage and keep it during the hot months. The soil in newly planted benches should not be allowed to get wet and sour, or the root fibers only rot as rapidly as they are made, and the foliage, instead of being a deep, glossy green, will turn pale and sickly. Soil differs a good deal in texture, and What would be all right in light soil would drown out the same plants if in a very heavy loam. If much manure has been mixed with the soil, it will act a great deal like a sponge in retaining moisture, and the quantity needed must be governed ac- cordingly. It is best to keep on the dry side till the plants get well estab- lished in the bench. C. TOTTY. USEFUL DEVICES. Messrs. Garland Bros., Des Plaines, 111., are blessed with considerable me- chanical skill and have filled their A Double End Truck Gear. establishment with labor-saving and money-saving devices. In their houses the old soil is taken out and new soil brought in in small cars that run on temporary tracks made of 1-inch pipe. These sections are five or six feet long, spiked to light-weight cross ties, and at one end a piece of i/i-inch pipe is riveted in; this fitting into the end of the next section, makes a fairly firm connec- tion. This temporary track can be put down and taken up very rapidly, and in the case of a path with a bench on each side, the temporary track is laid across the path on the edges of the benches. In the long boiler shed permanent tracks of 1-inch pipe are laid leading from the coal supply to each boiler To Straighten Crooked Telegraph Wire. pit, and an ingenious hand-power ele- vator lowers the loaded car into the pit. In taking out the ashes the load- ed car is raised from the pit and pushed along the track to a switch which leads up to an elevated position and the contents dumped direct into the ash-wagon that stands there. In the houses where a track cannot well be laid, a double-ended truck is used. A sketch of the gear is present- ed herewith. With this gear a sharp corner can easily be turned, and as there is a king-pin at each end, the tongue can be shifted from one end to the other and the truck be drawn either way with equal facility. This To Cut Heavy Wire. avoids any necessity for turning the truck around. They make their own wire rose stakes and they have found a very material saving in buying second-hand telegraph wire and straightening it themselves. The accompanying sketch shows their device for straightening Wire Brace for Bench. the wire. The spindle is of %-inch pipe bent into the form noted and fixed in journals, with a small pulley to turn it. This spindle is revolved very rapidly — up to l,."iOO revolutions a min- ute. The crooked wire is passed into the spindle and drawn through it, coming out as straight as can possibly be desired. The twisting given by the spindle takes every kink out of it. The wire is cut into suitable lengths by another simple device of their own, of which a sketch also appears here- with. It is a block of wood to which two second-hand horseshoer's files have been fixed, as shown, the upper file having a length of inch pipe to give leverage. The wire is passed between the two files, and a comparatively The Weekly Florists^ Review* St light pressure on the pipe lever makes a quick, clean cut. A sketch is also given of their method of attaching the side board to a Ijench. The brace is of No. S tele- graph wire fourteen inches long, with lient ends. The sketch makes the ap- plication quite plain. They prefer this way to any other method. In providing for liquid manure they make a dish-shaped place of suitable size in the ground and line this with tar roofing - paper. Scantlings and boards are laid across, and on these the manure is piled (out of doors). After the pile has settled they allow the hose to run on it a few hours every day, and a pipe drain from the center of the dish-shaped depression carries the liquid to a tank under the floor in the potting shed. Here it is diluted to the proper strength and distributed through a hose and steam pump. We expect to present in future issues a number of other devices invented by these ingenious florists. SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. The Broken Column. The illustration is of a plain broken column made during the hurry of Dec- oration day. the piece standing about three feet high. The base was of Day- break carnations, with smilax showing l)elow to represent the grass line, and having lily-of-the-valley and white and yellow marguerites loosely arranged around the bottom of the column. The shaft was made of jonquils and white carnations, alternating in vertical rows; the darker white of the jon- quils being meant to represent fluting. The fracture was indicated with the foliage and flowers of variegated sweet alyssum; and one row of white rose- buds relieved with a very little green, wound around the shaft from top to base. The top of the column is sometimes finished with a spreading tuft of gar- nishing like a plume, which is objec- tionable, as not being in keeping with the design. This piece would have been better if the shaft had tapered, or shown a swell near the centre of its height; and to be complete, a broken capital made of the same material as the column, should appear lying at its base. W. T. BELL. Franklin, Pa., June 6, 1898. HARDY PLANT NOTES. The new gardan of hardy plants at Humboldt Park. Chicago, is very ex- tensive, and though planted only this spring, is in such fine condition that it is difficult to believe the planting was so recent. It contains a very great va- riety of suitable subjects and will be one of the most attractive features of the park. Superintendent Jensen is to be congratulated on his successful work. At present the most beautiful sight at the park is a nursery row of twenty- one plants of the Penzance hybrid sweet brier roses in seven varieties. They are certainly grand. Though planted only a year ago, some of the plants are six feet high, heavily foli- aged and a mass of blooms. The flow- ers are very large, semi-double, and ■very pretty shades of color, from deep pink to white. They came through the winter in perfect condition and their hardiness seems unquestioned. There ise a fine display in a few days. The flower buds seem to be formed only on the wood of the previous year. A group of three plants of the Daw- son rose is now a striking object. The long, arching canes are a mass of th.^ handsome semi-double pink blossoms. It is a decided acquisition. Rosa grandiflora is in good bloom, and so is R. multiflora, but the blooms of the latter are rather insignificant. Mr. Jensen has planted quite a num- Broken Column. SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. is certainly a great future for these superb hybrids. The foliage resembles that of the Crimson Rambler and the growth is even more rapid. It should be noted that the plants in the nursery row have done very much better than a few planted on the east side of the brick building ih the park, indicating that to secure the best results the plants should have a fully exposed sit- uation. Some Crimson Ramblers in the same nursery row are full of buds and prom- ber of groups of Rosa rubrifolia for foliage effect. The color of the foliage is a pronounced red and the blooms are very pretty, though not conspicuous enough to make it desirable for the flowers alone. A plantation of Kalmia latifolia, hardy rhododendrons, and simila- plants is an experiment that we trust will prove successful. The Kalmias are now in splendid bloom and seem to feel at home. What a lovely thing this mountain laurel is! 52 The Weekly Florists' Review. June 16. 1898. On a low knoll is a group of thirty- five different sorts of maples. This is the lot planted by school children last Arbor day. The group includes quite a few Japanese species, the deep red fo- liage of Acer polymorphum atrosau- guineum making a wonderfully rich glow. A most striking variegated tree is Cornus Spathii, and Mr. Jensen says-it is the most satisfactory of any varie- gated tree or shrub with which he is familiar. It holds its variegation un- tarnished through the hot summer months and is always beautiful. Frax- inus Excelsior variegata and Fraxinus aucubafolia are equally attractive now, but the foliage blisters under the hot sun of July. Prunus triloba, the double flowering plum, is a great favorite with Mr. Jen- sen. He likes it even better than Bech- tel's double flowering crab, being freer in blooming and the flowers lasting longer. But both are grand. In the herbaceous garden a very striking variegated plant is Aegopo- dium podograria variegata. The newer ponds of aquatics will be very effective this summer. Nymphaea Leydekerii rosea is already in good bloom and it certainly is a charming addition to the water nymphs. But the planting of the margins of these ponds is what we started to tell about. An immense number of native bog plants have been utilized and all are flourishing finely. Just at present the native Iris versicolor is making a brave show of bloom, and an occasion- al flower of Cypripedium spectabile adds a beautiful effect. Sagittarias, rushes, sarracenias and a host of simi- lar subjects are being colonized. A beautiful elm tree near the en- trance to the parK had a hollow in the base of the trunk, and to strengthen the tree and improve its appearance Mr. Jensen filled the hollow with stone and cement of a shade so close to that of the bark that probably few visitors realize there is anything artificial about it. What to Plant. With the plant man the greatest anxiety will be to see that his future crops are taken care of. A little of everything should be planted out. The vincas, abutilon, salvia, a few each of the different varieties of alternanthe- ras, santolina, achyranthes — in fact, a few of everything your trade demands, not forgetting the common little money vine and variegated glechoma. It seems this year the demand for these so-called vines (droopers is a better name) is larger than ever, at least in our vicinity, and not one is more effective for the purpose than the variegated glechoma. You should have some little corner of your estate. if only two yards square, devoted to the hardy money vine and glechoma, and then you can get all the cuttings you want in September. Geraniums. I hope you have planted out a large lot of geraniums for your own stock. It is much better to have them on your own place than be running around begging them from your pa- trons, and as for buying them from firms that make a specialty of supply- ing the trade with such stock, you can't do it. The quantity they grow and the price forbids the quality. Old- er communities may have used gera- niums so many years for summer gar- den decoration that they have tired of them, and they want something else; at least, this statement has been made to me, but I fail to see what they have used in place of these universal favor- ites. True, the flowering cannas and begonias are now great favorites, but they have by no means deposed the geranium. Not only are they used by the mil- lions for flower beds, but thousands have been used this spring in large jars or pots 12 and 15 inches in size, and this is a style of "front door" flower gardening that is yet young but growing rapidly, so be prepared for it. The jars are always filled with some solid color, either a scarlet, pink, or salmon, and occasionally white. Don't bother with the "Souv. de Mirande" type or any such stuff. If you grow 20,000 geraniums, you want 19,900 of them in six, or, at most, eight, good solid colors of healthy growing, semi- double varieties. The other hundred can be a number of new oddities that a dear old lady can wander round at her leisure and inspect. S. A. Nutt is still a great favorite as the best all - round dark scarlet. Tower Eiffel is a grand, bright scarlet of the Bruant type, with a grand truss and stem. The newer rosy scarlet, Alphonse Ricard, will be a great fa- vorite. For a semi-double salmon I don't know anything that is all around the equal of Beauty Poitevine. For a pink, Emile de Girardin has been almost exclusively grown, and when healthy is unequaled, but of late years too large a percentage are dis- eased with that peculiar curled leaf, the cause of which is not yet satis- factorily explained; so we are grow- ing Mrs. Hayes, a little lighter than Emile, but a beautiful flower and fine habit. Old Ernest Lauth is still un- impaired in health, and although neither a crimson, a scarlet, or a deep pink, is a favorite with many and one of the very best bedders. For while we grow La Favorite; there may be better. There are two singles which the public will have, and although not to be recommended for vases or jars, are grand for bedding. They are Ath- lete, a vivid scarlet, and the well- known Mrs. E. G. Hill, whose im- mense truss attracts everyone, and for a large bed it is grand. I wish to im- press upon you to grow these kinds. Without any self-advertising, which is no object, to show you a good va- riety is in demand, I had 7, for Scotland, his first visit home in eleven years. Weddings are plenty, but not of the elaborate kind, although both Delay and Doyle each had a good one this week. Gustave Le Carpentier, of Auburn- dale, has gone on a visit to his old home in France. Mr. Pierson, son of A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., has been a visitor this week. P. PHILADELPHIA. Bedding Notes. I>ast week pretty well finished up the bedding in this city. There will be a few pansy beds to refill, a few ceme- tery lots to brighten with plants, a few belated borders, or here and there a box or vase, and this work is over for LVJS. It is strange to see how coleus, once so popular, have been more and more neglected, until now only about one- tenth the number grown a few years ago are raised, commercially. They are still largely used in the parks. The price has fallen so low that there is no margin of profit for the whole- sale growers. The prettiest effect I have seen in coleus this season is a bed of mixed fancy varieties, planted in three long, straight rows, without design, simply with a thought for col- or in the arrangement, the background being of honeysuckle. A great many choice plants have been used during the week in outdoor work, which made the richest effects when skillfully used. Crotons have been in brisk demand and stand at the top of this class. Pandanus Veitchil and Dracaena terminalis are both very popular when well colored. Boston fern has made its debut this season as a decorative plant outdoors. A pretty vase effect is made with a well grown fern of this variety as a center with geraniums and vines, such as thunbergia and German ivy. This should stand in a partly shaded posi- tion. In the last Review I was made to say that many cannas are sowed in the fall, whereas I intended to say that they were stored in the fall by the people who had them planted in their beds the previous spring. Cut flowers have been in fair de- mand, there being many weddings during the week. It is getting pretty hot for good stuff, even with plenty of mud wash on the glass, and quality is declining. Outdoor sweet peas are coming in in flne shape; average price about -iij cents a hundred. Jacques and paeonies are about over. The latter have been used in large quantities. With the Growers. The large rose growers are hard at work cleaning and refilling their houses. They have many to do and must begin in good time in order to June 16, 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 55 The Maine in Flowers. Window Display by F. C. Mendonza, Chicago. finish their later houses early next month. The smaller growers find it better not to throw out any good stock before the end of June, this month be- ing better from a business standpoint for cut flowers than September or Oc- tober. There will be more glass hereabouts devoted to cut flowers than last sea- son, but not so much more as one might suppose, as quite a number of houses have been or will be pulled down and others will be devoted to plants in pots. Bridesmaid will be the most largely planted rose; next Bride, then Beauty, then Meteor. All the other varieties put together are unlikely to equal the last named sort in point of numbers. Club Meeting. The club meeting on Tuesday even- ing was devoted to paeonies. A fine exhibit was made by Messrs. Lonsdale, Heacock and Dreer. Mr. Heacock opened the debate and was followed by Messrs. Craig, Harris and Westcott. The opinion prevailed that the paeony market was a bit overstocked with flowers this year. President Harris spoke feelingly of Mr. Cartledge. He was followed by several other members. Notes. Samuel S. Pennock reports Decora- tion day sales as satisfactory; every- thing sold; prices low. Edward Reid has handled large quantities of paeon- ies this season. Albert Woltemate has a very promis- ing seedling carnation. The color is orange, pencilled with carmine, frag- rant, large size, and heavy, stiff stem. It is said to be a cross between two pinks. John Lankford, Thirteenth street, above Chestnut, has closed his door. J. W. Y. THE "MAINE" IN FLOWERS. The accompanying engraving is from a photograph of a window attraction at the store of Mr. P\ C. Mendonza, Calumet avenue and Forty-third st.eet. Chicago, for Decoration day. The cen- tral feature was a floral model of the battleship Maine, the model being sev- en and one-half feet long and with a beam of three and one-half feet. As will be noted, the details were worked out in immortelles, capeflowers, etc. The smokestacks were wound with red, white and blue ribbon, and this ribbon was also freely used in various other ways. The excellence of the photograph renders any further de- scription unnecessary. The display drew much attention and it was a de- cided success as a window attraction. CHICAGO. The Market. There is practically no change from last week except that there is a trifle better tone to the market and the gluts of ordinary grade stock are not so heavy. Good roses still hold their own, but the low grades are slaughter- ed or not sold at all. It is pretty much the same with carnations except that the best carnations are not in such strong demand as the highest grade roses. In general stock everything suffers badly except possibly white peonies and sweet peas, though there are no high prices on anything. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2n(3. 3rd. 4th. .\v. J. S. Wilson 152 175 140 ... K5 E. F. Winterson....rj4 140 123 159 154 G. L. Grant 136 ISl 121 182 150 C. Hughes 128 197 105 ... 143 Chas. Held 97 147 149 ... 131 P. .T. Hauswirth 138 118 106 120 120 J. Degnan 138 103 113 123 119 G. Lange 123 115 119 .\. L. Vaughan 107 78 145 124 113 A. McAdams 101 103 130 ... Ill G. Stollery 107 95 144 94 110 S. Snedeker 98 118 109 ... 108 W. Kyle 99 114 108 ... 107 Geo. Headworth ....114 106 121 85 106 P. Sandaker 99 105 108 ... 104 F. Robinson 85 109 114 ... 102 C. Stewart 100 100 C. Schweigert 104 94 101 ... 99 A. Henderson 60 103 93 108 91 I^. Stollery 106 92 99 64 90 Various Notes, W. W. Barnard & Co. are now es- tablished in their handsome new quar- ters at 101 to 103 East Kinzie St. They have the entire building which is 40x ITO feet, and has five floors and base- ment. It is admirably arranged for the convenient handling of their stock. An electric elevator connects the six floors and there is a roomy shipping platform in the rear. They do a large business in forcing bulbs and have ideal facilities for handling this stock. In the basement at present is to be seen an immense stock of tobacco stems in bales, which they handle in large quantities. The offices on the first floor are divided by partitions of oak and glass, and the whole establish- ment shows the results of an increas- ing business conducted on progressive lines. C. Lengenfelder is rebuilding his place at Lincoln and Berteau Aves., and expects to have everything in good shape by fall. He reports an excellent spring business, and will have further stock to offer for fall trade. Wietor Bros, succeed the Rogers Park Floral Co. The change is in name only, as the Wietor brothers have been the only members of the company for some time. The wife of John Poehlmann died last Saturday night, and was buried Tuesday. Mr. Poehlmann has the sym- pathy of a host of friends, in his afflic- tion. He has himself not fully recov- ered from a serious illness. Burglars paid a visit to Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson last Friday night. They had the door of the vault nearly destroyed when discovered by Mr. Winterson, who had stepped back to the store to get a package after leaving the bowling alleys. They es- caped, but without securing more than a few dollars that had not been placed in the vault. The damage to the vault door made the visit expensive though. 56 The Weekly Florists' Review. June 16, 1898. This firm is showing a nice line of new baskets for florists, in addition to other supplies. Mr. Challenge Keller Bearing Evans is in town. He reports some large orders for ventilating apparatus. Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving some very fine white paeonies. Bassett & Washburn are still rushed with orders, and are doing a fine busi- ness. The first sumruer visit of the Flor- ists' Club will probably be to the es- tablishment of Rein berg Bros., at Summerdale. Reinberg Bros., and Wietor Bros., both report e.xc-ellent business. BUFFALO. Trade Review. The busy planting time is about over, and a profitable and good busi- ness as it is, there is more than one who is glad it is drawing to an end. It is very satisfactory to be rushed with orders, especially in a store, but when all hands are occupied with fill- ing orders at the houses, something is sure to get neglected, and that some- thing is the future crops. There are several society weddings this week, but they are running most- ly to palms, laurel, daisies and but- tercups. "It's not because these field flowers are less expensive you know, but they are so much more spring-like, don't you know." We swallow this plausible explanation with a June smile and a skeptical inward impres- sion, but we are not finding fault. We are glad of most anything these days. To say that flowers are plentiful would but feebly express it. Paeonies of course are coming in by the car load and are no longer sold by the hundred, but by the ton or weight. The latest quotation, Saturday last, was .fl7..'')0 per ton. Three or four enterprising young men, store keepers of Main street, put carnations down last week to 10 cents per doz. They were largely rubbish but that makes no difference. It pulls the price down for those who really have good flowers. It is strange that those who do not produce a flower are able to sell at this ridiculously low figure. A time will come, and that soon, when only a few decent carnations will come into town. The tropical weather of the past two weeks has forced them out in great shape, and the recent over- supply is the last dying kick with most growers. Roses are plentiful, and quality good; for the very hot weather the locally grown are more than good. Omaha Convention. Inquiries are passing between the boys, "are you going to Omaha?" I do hope that enough will go to hold up their end for that handsome trophy given by Mr. Evans. Providence was much nearer home, but we had nothin,? but a scrub team, and their bad per- formance demoralized those few who can play a little, so poor Buffalo after 3 years of championship was relegated to the "also ran. " There are other and far more important reasons why we should go to Omaha. The good old society that has done so much for all of us, should be loyally supported. It is a grand opportunity to get your mind broadened and expanded, and knowledge of the resources of the won- derful expanse of region known as the Mississippi valley can never be gained at less cost and more pleasantly. The officers elected last year did not select Omaha as the place of meeting for ''JS. It was the large majority of the mem- bers who voted for Omaha, so all that voted to go west, are morally bound to travel across the prairies and attend the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. New Finn. There is a new firm in town. Mr. Louis H. Neubeck, who has been with William Scott for the past L'3 years, severed his connection last week. He began working for W. S. when a very small boy, so small that when hiding from the boss he was frequently found under a 10 inch pot. It is pleasant to say, that although in fu- ture an opponent in business, there are few more versatile, artistic, and thoroughly honest and competent men in the business than Mr. Neubeck. He will in future be located on the corner of Main and High streets, and the firm is NeubecK & Myers. Visitors. During our busy time we have had several visitors, chief among whom were Mr. Edw. Wheeler, manager of the rose houses of Mr. Sage, at Red- rock, Pa., and Mr. G. L. Graham a rose enthusiast of Bradford, Pa. Both of these gentlemen saw the city very extensively, for they were behind Billy Kasting's speedy road horso, "Wilted Rose" 2:13-J4. Very recently Mr. W. M. Mann, of Guelph, Out., and his brother Robert Mann, of Orange- ville, Ont., gave us a call, and last, Mr. Park commissioner Harry Balsley, has been roaming round. We were glad to see them all, for with an in- significient exception they had nothing to sell; in fact, "tother way." W. S. NEW YORK. Club Meeting. The first ladies' night of the club was a brilliant affair from all points of view. About 75 members and their friends were present. After the minutes had been read and accepted, the several committees made their reports. Mr. Secretary Young asked for more time to confer with the New York Gardeners' Association in regard to holding a fall show, and it was unanimously extended. The exhibition committee then made their report. A letter was read from Mr. Alex. Wallace, the state vice-president of the S. A. F. A. O. H., with regard to visiting Omaha, calling attention to the fact that the time was nearing, and that it was an exceptional oppor- tunity to visit the west and get ac- quainted with our western brethren, to make new friends and new custom- ers. The Exhibit. W. A. Manda showed his new ever- green hybrid roses, named as follows: Gardinaeflora, Evergreen Gem, Jersey Beauty, all of which received the club's certificate. He also exhibited the new yellow calla Elliotianum. F. H. P. Imbert exhibited some well- grown fancy and new caladiums, which received high commendation and the club's thanks. N. Butterbach, Oceanic, N. J., show- ed some Lilium longiflorum, which w'ere accorded a vote of thanks. Mr. Rudolph Fischer, Great Neck, L. I., was unanimously elected a mem- ber. The Lecture. President Plumb introduced the lec- turer of the evening. Prof. Elson, of Boston, who introduced his subject, "Music and Flowers." by the follow- ing remarks: "In all ages and all climes men have been particularly in- clined to connect music with flowers." It commenced in China nearly 4,000 years ago, and in Egypt, and the old- est picture in the world depicts a musical party holding a lotus in their hands. He stated that our own song, the "Star Spangled Banner," was founded on the air of a Grecian song to the "Myrtle and Venus and the Vine of Bacchus;" in fact, the majority of our songs today were founded on floral metaphors. He quoted Wordsworth as being the poet who had drawn the affinity mostly between prose and flowers, styled him the "Florists' Poet," and said the poem, "Thou Art a Flower," truly a florists' song, had been set to music over a thousand times. Prof. Elson, who interspersed his lecture with a fine rendition of early song and flower lore, concluded by saying that, "When music and flowers are thoroughly understood, the grower and commission man will, like the lion and the lamb, lie down to- gether and all will be harmony. They will fall on one another's necks; the flower grower and the plant man will be in unity, and all join in the chorus, "Lo! There Cometh Yet the Greek, the Greek." At the conclusion the Professor re- ceived quite an ovation, and Mr. May, in a felicitous speech, seconded by Mr. Henshaw, tendered a unanimous vote of thanks from the company present, which was accorded by all standing and applauding. Great credit is due to the committee composed of A. L. Don, W. J. Stewart and J. H. Troy for the excellent ar- rangements, and it was the consensus of opinion that "it was the best thing that ever happened." June 16, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review. 57 Among the visitors to tlie club meet- ing were: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hen- shaw, New Brighton. L. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmutz, Flatbush. L. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Atkins. Orange, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. P. Imbert, Wood Ridge, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Prosser. Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plumb, Throggs Neck. N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Logan, While Plains, N. Y.; Mrs. H. H. Berger and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Don, Brooklyn, N. Y.: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Joosten, Brooklyn. N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Withers, Greenville, N. .1. President Plumb was in fine fettle and entertained an appreciative audi- ence with an extraordinary tale of his "Grandmother's Cat," ably seconded by John Young, whose beautiful tenor voice harmonized most beautifully with Mr. Plumb's. But the climax was reached when V. P. Logan sang "Annie Laurie" in a deep basso pro- fundo. Prof. Elson's selections were frequent and varied, and the club and its guests will always remember his entertainment with a great deal of pleasure. The Market. Business, if there has been any jf late, is still contracting all the time, and seems to be on its summer legs for sure. It would be ridiculous to at- tempt to quote prices, for there are no set market values, and the less said the better in this line. There is stock of all kinds in abundance, the outside stuff helping to swell the coterie, and at the same time to depress what prices there are. Comparatively little movement has been going on in the retail trade. June weddings there are a few, but the steamer trade, unually quite an item at this season of the year, has dropped almost into "innocuous desuetude." One would imagine this would help the home market, on account of trav- elers staying home, but alas! it is not so. Various Notes. Mr. Alfred Dimniock, the popular American representative for Sander & Co., England, and who, in spite of himself, is becoming quite a Yankee, reports an exceptionally good trip in the face of war and its effect on trade. He returns to the old country next Saturday per steamship Campania. Farewell delegation will meet at Cleary's. A recent visitor was Mr. Frank Mc- Mahon, of Seabright, N. J. He says that business is rushing and that the season is likely to be a large one. He looks as brown as a coffee berry, and some of his friends on Twenty-eighth street took him for a Cuban. Another visitor was Mr. R. G. Hanford, Nor- walk. Conn. Mr. Will Donahue has opened a store at Seabright, N. J., for the sea- son. Visitors: F. H. P. Imbert. Wood Ridge, N. J.; J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; Geo. C. Exhibition Watson, Rob- ert Craig, Philadelphia; A. Whiting, Hartford, Conn.; Dr. Rudolph Schiff- maun, St. Paul, Minn.; Charles Flem- ing, Bridgeport, Conn.; M. J. Lynch. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The popularity of the bay tree this season is the subject of much com- ment. Many of ihe dealers report large sales of bays, and it appears that they have again come to stay. ST. LOUIS. Florist Club. The regular monthly meeting of the Florist Club was held Thursday, June 9, at 3 p. m. The meeting was not well attended, owing to the heavy rain- storm a few hours before the meeting. President Halstedt was not present, and Vice-President Fred Ude presided. W. H. Hudson. Julius Koenig. Jr., and Gustave Eggling made application for membership. The new committee on transporta- tion tor the convention is as follows: J. W. Kunz, chairman; R. F. Tesson and J. J. Beneke. The chairman appointed the commit- tee on picnic as follows: C. C. Sand- ers. Max Herzog, Frank Fillmore, J. W. Kunz and R. F. Tesson. The com- mittee will meet some time this week and fix a place and date for the picnic, to take place the latter part of July, they say. In the question box a very important query came up for debate: "What has been the experience of the members with red thrip this spring, and what success has attended efforts to keep it in check?" Perhaps our Buffalo cor- respondent could answer this question in the next issue of The Review. It is a very important one to us, nearly all our growers having suffered this sea- son with red thrip. The secretary was instructed to send a postal card to every florist in the city, with a request to do all in his power to make a good showing at Omaha next August. Some fifteen florists have already expressed the.r willingness to attend the convention. The meeting then adjourned. The next meeting of the club, which calls for nomination of officers, will be held July 14 at 3 p. m., and all mem- bers are requested to attend same. The Market. The past week the market was a lit- tle more active, owing to a large num- ber of June weddings. There is an immense supply of all kinds of flowers. and especially sweet peas, which sell for almost nothing. Roses, too, are very plentiful, but in poor shape, and nearly all varieties are badly mil- dewed. Prices remain about the same as last week. First - class Meteors. Brides, Maids and Kaiserins bring $4, and choice select go as high as !f-J. Poor stock is down to $1 per loO. Carnations are still small, but of bet- ter color. Scott and Daybreak are the best that come in; price $1 and 7.') cents: poor grades, ."ii* cents. Notes. This week will wind up the school commencements and weddings and the demand for flowers from this source is considered about over for the season. Prof. Wm. Trelease, of the Missouri Botanical Garden, who is now in Scot- land, will return home about July 2. John F. Ammaun, of Edwardsville, 111., reports that on Thursday last, while attending the Florist Club meet- ing, a heavy rain and hail storm did damage at his places to the extent of $500. Chas Connon & Sons made a fine decoration for the graduating class at the Mary Institute last Friday. Ellison & Tesson will on next Fri- day decorate Music Hall (Exposition building) for the graduating c'.ass of the High School. Gus Eggling out-did himself at the Spencer-Cnristy wedding last Wednes- day. This was one of the largest wed- dings held in St. Louis for some years. Park Commissioner Ridgeley left on Sunday to attend the meeting of the Park and Outdoor Art Association, of which he is chairman. The meeting takes place June 23 at Minneapolis, Minn. Bowling Items. The bowling club celebrated the 3Sth birthday of our "high cock-a-lorum," John Kunz. There was a large dis- play of. refreshments of all kinds on hand and plenty to drink and smoke. After the second game the club pre- sented Mr. Kunz with a handsome statue of -Little Egypt." The pre- sentation speech was made by Dr. Hel- wig. We then drank to the health of Mr. Kunz. wishing him many happy returns of the day. Mr. Kunz made a few remarks, thanking the club mem- bers and saying that he will take the statue with him to Omaha. Mr. Frank Fillmore. Sr., was a visitor, and he greatly enjoyed the sport. The scores were as follows; Names— Total. E. Schray 165 153 244 5S2 r. Beyer 202 137 206 545 J. .T. Beneke 210 163 164 537 O. A. Kuehn 194 167 168 529 John Younff 164 234 105 603 John W. Kunz 144 156 154 454 C. C. Sanders 176 132 146 454 Fred Weber 176 114 150 440 Dr. Helwig 148 134 lit 39:! F. Fillmore 123 115 125 363 J. J. B. OMAHA, NEB. The Florist Club of Omaha held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening last, and completed its pre- liminary arrangements for the coming convention, appointing Mr. S. B. Stew- art superintendent of exhibits, and dis- cussing ways and means of making the meeting in August one worthy of the organization and of the city. I am sure no mistake was made In choosing Omaha for the convention, apart from the^act of the Trans-Mis- sissippi Exposition. If President Gude will complete his arrangements for a special train from the east, the attend- ance will be phenomenal. 58 The Weekly Florists^ Review* June 16, 1S9S. In my trip through the northwest, and especially at St. Paul, Minneap- olis, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, I heard the florists al- most unanimously declare their inten- tion of being at the convention. Chi- cago could send a special car itself, and will. All over the west the same enthusiasm prevails, and I am a poor prophet if my assertion is not proven that, with anything like the expected interest in the east, the convention will exceed in numbers any of its pre- decessors. Vice-President Donaghue has noth- ing to do this summer but captain the bowling club here and plan for the convention's success. He is full of vigor and ready for hard work, and you will all like him. Amongst other plans on the tapis is an evening of music and a lecture with stereopticon effects, by Professor Tay- lor and his talented wife. The profes- sor will be remembered by all who were at Providence. His eloquence brought over a dozen of the eighty- seven conventions that are to meet in Omaha this summer. He has been a great traveler, and Mrs. Taylor is called the best vocalist in Nebraska. So an evening of rare enjoyment Is certain if this intention is consum- mated. Then comes a whole day of amuse- ments in the park, including bowling, shooting, baseball and racing, for all of which handsome prizes will "be giv- en. A feature will be a fat man's race, entries for which are demanded from Edwin Lonsdale, Edgar Sanders, Burt Eddy, Peter Youngers, Walter Mott and all other florists with good repu- tations, weighing over 2iX) pounds. Last but not least is the attraction of the wonderful exposition itself, where one with time to spare could spend a month profltably and not grow weary. I warn the managers of the "discussion" department of the con- vention to make their subject of vital interest, to have no long essays, nor prosy speeches, to give the afternoons and evenings of every day to the mem- bers, to do as they will, for they will not attend the meetings with so many attractions to draw them elsewhere. The Horticultural building is by many considered the most handsome on the grounds. It stands by itself on the bluff overlooking the grandest day- light view of the exposition, the great bluffs of Iowa stretching away for twenty miles, and the muddy Missouri glistening in the sunlight between. The exhibits in this building are fast ap- proaching completion. Only one of the eastern states is represented here — New York, The permanent exhibit of palms made by the firm of Siebrecht & Son alone indicates the interests of horticulture east of the Mississippi. This firm also has a very fine exhibit in the grounds near thie building, con- sisting of conifers, azaleas, rhododen- drons, Japanese maples and specimens of weeping trees that do it credit. Henry A. Dreer has the display of pi:jiiiiii;:iiiiiii iiiiii i!iiiiii;iiiiiii iiiiiiii]iiieiniiiii:;iiiiii:.:iiiniiiiiiiiiHiii' mill: 'iiiiiii iiiiiii! iniiiii iiiii iiiiiii 'iiiiin mm iiiiniciiinuiiiiriiiiiiii iiiMniiii^ j Greenhouse Woodwork | S open-air-dried Cvpress Lumber is nuirc durable, antl better suited totireen- B 5 house conditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those ■ 5 that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire M ~ business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takcL. a long time for the g M lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only p s those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is g S to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum- M 3 ber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for S g them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open M " air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress g M clear of knots, sap and all other defects, g Lockland Lumber Co. { LOCKLAND, OHIO, i ^lii':iillirilllii::iiliii iilllii illli illli: iillii iilii'iiiliii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiriiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii :iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii mill: Hill .lllll: lllfl water plants, an immense heated basin having been furnished by the manage- ment for that purpose, and later on the immense leaves of the Victoria Regia will amaze the folks who grow the corn for a continent. J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, has some immense beds of cannas that give promise of abundant bloom, Douglas county, Nebraska, has a fine display of palms and plants in the Horticultural building, and the state of Nebraska has also made a very ex- tensive exhibit in the same line, Mr. J. J. Hess, of Hess & Swoboda, has hart charge of the former, and Mr. Chapin. of Chapin Bros.. Lincoln, Neb., is look- ing after the interests of Nebraska. ■W. J. Hesser, of Plattsmouth, Neb., also has a palm exhibit that does him credit, and the old gentleman has re- newed his youth under the inspira- tion of this opportunity to show what a western pioneer can do and has done since he was scalped by the aborigines some fifty or more years ago. He has the largest century plant in the world here, and it has the place of honor, the very center of the building. It is [Continvied page 60.1 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman or ^ower by competent roan. Best references. Married, no chil- dren. Address Foreman, care of Florists' ReWew. "YY^ANTJlD— Good grower of roses and carnations '* as section foreman, also two young men with some expenence as helpers. Address K. L., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman with reliable firm. Roses, chrj'santhemums, violets, etc. First class references. Address Ribes, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By an 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 IVI. K., care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Fin of glass, new. ; . . per year. net. W ill require $r.ooo cash : balance, time at 6 per cent. Reason of selling, tailing health. Address Illinois, care Florists' Review. T\'' A NTED— First class all around florist and garden- ' ' er to take charge of 2 greenhouses <^i2 and iSx 100 1 and vegetable garden or run same on shares; must be strictly sober and of good habits. Reply, stating wages wanted, to XX, Florists' Review, Chicago. WANTED— In large cut flower growing establish- ment, experienced single man to take charge of four rose house?. Address, stating wages wanted, B. P., care Florists' Rex-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' Re\-iew. SITUATION WANTED- By practical florist, as foreman. First class grower and propagator of ferns, violets, 'mums. etc. Age 36, married, near New York preferred Address H., care Florists' Review. f'OR SALE-Greenhouses in one of the best cities in Eastern Illinois. Three houses, 3,700 feet gla«s. doing a good paying business, city water, telephone, and within three blocks of court house. No competition. Immediate possession given. Address H. D., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION 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' Renew. 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- <^ITUATION WANTED— By expert grower ot n plants and cut flowers. Competent in ever>- de- partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a chance to make his services worth more than in his present place. Can surely adv'ance his employer's in- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D.. Florists' Re , Chic SITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical ^-5 florist and gardener; 15 years experience in growing tropical plants, cut flowers and general stock: also a first-class maker up and decorator: single. Address, B. C.care Florists' Review. FOR SALE OR RENT— Six greenhouses '6.000 feet of glass), all in good condition; all modem improve- ments; located m one of the principal cities of Southern Wisconsin, with 20.000 population; but little competition. SITUATION WANTED- Rypracticalflonsi;grow- er in all branches and an all-round man; 48 years old, married; would like work at once, or by fall: best of ref- Address. M. D. S., care J. J. Beneke, 1222 i Street, St. Louis, Mo. SITUATION WANTED- Byan A i grower of gen- eral greenhouse stock; 20 years expenence; best of reference: single. Dick, care Florists' Review. $1.50 per lOll, Sl'.'oo per 1.000. out of 'ii-i-lu. pots, flu.- i.luTits. COLEUS—G. Redder and Ver- B iiiielliil, oeriiian Ivy. .salvii and Ager- :itiiiM, $3.00 perlOO. out nf4-ln. pots, fine pkuita CAN^AS-^l. Vaughan. Miue (Tozv, Paul Manpumt and Urc.nzeLeaf. OERANIUMS-Houlile utandlv.v. Cash, please. Tn .'i orter good uu- June 16, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 59 Rooted... ...Cuttings BY THE THOISAND. BY M4IL. Per 100 Double Petunias, :!-iii pots, bushy .. $3.00 Double Hollyhocks, Charter'; strain. 4 colors, v.rv strong blooming plants. . . .5.00 Geraniums, '2-in.. tine: 20 \arieties 2.50 rooted cuttings 1.50 Stocks, double, 10 weeks, 4 colors, in- cluding true snowflake.2-in 2.00 Lobelia speciosa and C. P. Compacta. 2-in 2.0O Phlox Drummondi grandiflora, 4 color: Cinerarias and Centaureas, 'i varif 2.00 Pyrethrum auri-a. 2-in 2.00 Begonia Rex. H varieties. .f-Mi S.OO N'ernon. 2-in 2.00 .Metallica, 4-in.. fine 4.00 rooted cuttings 20 vars. ..$l..iO-2.M Petunias, single, 3 varieties, 2-in 2.00 Antirrhinum, 2 varieties, 2-in 2.(K) CASH WITH ORDIR. GEORGE J. HUGHES, BERLI\, N. J. CALADIIMS Fancy Leaved to otter a/lcr lune 1.5, .il $il IJO ]K-r loii and upward, according to kind, .\bout 25 v.trieties grown. Address F. J. UIiBRICHT, If. B. 655. Annlstou, Ala. PLANTS White Plume, Golden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. eld-grown plants at $1,00 per l.dUO; $s.50 per 10.000. Cash with order. Samples free. C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. FLORISTS' STOCK ^^^.^^^.^'"^ Altcrnaiitheras, Coleus, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias. Salvias, etc. Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over our ?tork when In M il\vn.ik.-e ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, Wis. rHRYSANTHEMUMS! ^^ FRANK MARDV. $5 per 100; $40 per 1000; 23 at 100 rate. Send lor list ol other new and standard varielies. H. WEBER & SONS, - OAKLAND, MD. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. ^{i^tii,{jijti'iiijtMMMiii^iiii^ii^^'i^HH^imiM'iMi^JJJiMM^i^ Rose Plants! OUT OF 2 J -2 INCH POTS^ Per 101 P.rlOfH) .\MERIC.AN BE.AUTIES $5.00 $t.i.00 METEORS 3.00 2>.00 BRIDES 3.00 2.1.00 .\l .AIDS 3.00 2S.00 PERLES 3,00 2.'i,00 WIETOR BROS. Successors to Rogers Park Floral Co. Wholesale Growers ot y^v 51 WabaSh AVG. I .. GUT FLOWERS ^S I *^ ROSE PLANTS ^> GMIGAGO. I ;.'-«^.<«^.^', :.*■?:.■« •,'..'■»^^.■«^:.i«<^.(•^.^.;*^.-*^.^.*■.«.i«■.*.(»•.«.<♦?J.'♦■?^.*?^. ROSE PLANTS. As good as can he grown. We have the following Rose Plants, the same as we have planted in our own houses, still on hand for sale. We guarantee them to be first class in every respect. 7,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 2'r-in. pots, at $5.00 per lOO, bOO KAISERINS 3-in. ** 5.00 " 600 KAISERINS 2 ' -in. " 3,00 ** 4,000 BRIDESMAIDS 2 ' ^-in, " 3.00 *' 400 PRESIDENT CARNOT 2 ■.-in. " 3.00 ** ss FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Hinsdale, i^l'ii*)' i'. »■• V.*,' I ■. »■ Urm'ii:*i' : ■. 9- • '.»■•■■.»•■•. ■. »:• ^.♦•^■.■♦•■ii*:. PANSY SEED HEADQUARTERS. \ packets The "THREE BEST BLENDS for FLORISTS own formulas (Nos. 2fi;i2. JTim. jTlii, i dim ., , 1- r,i. Ii 13.000 seeds in all I. (.ir $1,00. Doiihle ciiianli CALCEOLARIA (James' Strain). ExUA Large Eluwering Mixed i No. 17Sll. Pkt.. l.ic; trade pkt.. 50c. CINERARIA, Extra Large Flowering (No. 192.i). the best. I'kt,. ISc ; trade pkts,, .iOc and $1,0(1, PRIMULA, N. V. Special Florists' Blend < N... .3017). our ow mixture of over 2.) distinct large tiowering fringed and diuil)le varieties, besides latest novelties, Pkt,, lOc : trade pkt,, .">llc ; I.IKXI seeds. $2.00. ."VU the above delivered prepaid. For separate colors, and other Florists" Seed, send for advance trade list. N. Y. MABKET GABDENEBS' ASSOCIATIOIT, 283 Sixth Ave., New York. ( P. O. Box 2341 i [Q Ianted VJ.AJ.J.4.*«f " I 1. J.A4. J. J.A J. J-AXJIAA J. J.4.4.tf [<• I- I- I- •• I" I- I- 4 1 D., Wlii uila, ;)•! pots. •» ...,„ ■* aio ^ 4 -» -I .'iO F^upliorljia Jactiuinifiora. K-in. pots, :UiO Roses; Duchess of .Albany. 2H-in. pots. Souv.de La Mainiaison,2J^-in. " Safrano. 2^-in. pots. Mino, ChedaneGumoisseau, 2?^- I'le ■ for an V Bougainvilleas ..,,„., ..^ ,_. „.., h 4J c. Yovma & SONS co. t ^ 1405 Olive St. St. Iiouis, Mo. ||. 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants Oul ol 2L,.,-in, pcils, $1.25 per loo; $10 per icoo, (.asli with order. .Addrvss FRED SCHNEIDER, Florist, 751 Crawford Road, Cleveland, O. Glabra and Glabra Sanderiana are val- uable to any florist for cutting and dec- ur,ui\e purposes, riie>- are extremely effective, easily grown and readily flowered from January to July in 4 to i2.in. pots, hevcn plants by mail for SI.UO. Strong Plants from iSj-in. pots, Sf 50 a doz.; $10 00 a 100 •i.iO THEO. F. BECKERT. WHAT IS IT? Always mention the Florists' Review whet' writing aiJvertisers. 60 The Weekly Florists^ Review. not handsome, but it "got there just the same." The rest of the Horticultural build- ing is full of fruit exhibits, most of the western states being represented, and California, of course, leading by a large majority. The nurserymen's convention is over. The attendance was not large — about liKj — and the "business" was all ex- tracted in one day. The rain and the exposition were too much for them; but while it lasted the meeting was a very interesting one. The mayor gave a very humorous and patriotic address, giving the members his telephone number and the "freedom of the town," which is what he will tell the florists when they come: and Omaha is a "warm" town, no matter what th'.- weather is, though even that climbs up to 110 degrees in the shade occasion- ally. The nurserymen discussed ( and cussed) the San Jose scale, and talked earnestly about foreign avoidance of duties on imported nui-sery stock and the necessity of a retaliatory protec- tive tariff. Prof. S. M. Emery, of Montana, de- livered a very fine address on the cli- mate, wonderful fertility, and immense orchards of his state, and the benefits of irrigation, painting with roseate hues the prospects and future of his adopted home, and dilating eloquently upon the snow-topped mountains, the salubrious air and the glorious appe- tite to be there enjoyed. Exhibits were made by the Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., Dayton; Vreden- burg & Co., and the Rochester Litho- graph Co., Rochester; Joseph Heinl, Jacksonville, III., Swedish and Irish junipers; P. J. Berkmans, Augusta, Ga., conifers, and others. The officers elected for the ensuing year were Hon. A. L. Brooks, Topeka, Kas., president; E. Albertson, Indiana, vice-president; Geo. E. Seager, Rochester, secretary; C. L. Yates. Rochester, treasurer. The convention of l.*f'!i will be held in Chicago. At a practice game of the Omaha Bowling Club Saturday evening, June 10, the following scores were made; AUSTIN. Stewart.. . ..IM Shaw .... ....119 Davey .... ....134 Swoboda . ...113 Hess ;.... ....136 Bomaghue, Sr.l20 BeLaney . 132 YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very bejt advantage from advertisers in The Florists' K ■•view, and at the same time advanc3 the in- terests of your rarer. M. RICE Sc CO. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies IC0IIBR0S.§ Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO, ILL. Carnations, Violets and Valley, specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. Bassett& Washburn wietor bros. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. and Dealer Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.G. AMLING, ^^^SLCut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... The riRht kind of stoi-k, packed in the riffht w dellv.n.l iU the right time. »rid at Ilie riRht pr 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washin^tan St., Chicagro. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Full line of Wire De- —._^ - Successorto signs and Florists' •■ / Winter & Claver -••s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SL Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Qqt Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Furwarded. J. A. BIDLONG SfanSoeaierin Cut FlOWePS, 37-39 Randolph St., .CHICAGO. HOLTON 4 HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists & Florists' Supplies. Wire Designs j* jt .jt jt .^ Our own make. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. rwrUut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Telephone Main 3208 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. G. Prince & Company WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalo;.;ue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. ..C. W. WORS.. Wholesale Florist 2740 OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO FUTE EOSES— Shipped Carefully to all Parts of the Country- ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists E. M. MICIiELr=^=^=56=5t 1620 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo. HARDY CUT FERNS First Quality Arriving Dally. Send in vour wants for the coming \ear. and be sure of your ferns the year round. Headquarters for Galax Leaves. Prince's Pine and Laurel Festooning. Sphagnum and Green Mosses, .Xmas Trees. Etc. F.^c^vtllino: in Flnrist-i' Hard\ Supplies CROwu PERrn CO. 27 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 61 IIIIIIJIIIII;:llil|lillllll^lllllliilllj|||ll;llinilJ!IIIIIIIWIi:iillillJIIIIIII::|llilHIIIIII^ WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CutFl owers 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 600,000 Feet of Glass. We can t all ordiTS on short notice with all leadn varieties of Roses and Carnations. We are headquarters for Fine American Beauties. f ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. W PerlllO 1',-rllKIII = Iiizzie McGowan $1.00 $7.50 " Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 I SMILAX, g $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 ^lil lllllll: ilimill! Illlllli:illllll .illllli: lllllli lllllll lllllll: illllll, ill ...ROSE PLANTS... American Beauties are Fine Youn^ Plants, Free from Black Spot. AM. BEAUTIES 2' -in. $4 00 $35 00 BRIDESMAID 2^ -in. .$2 50 $20 3 -in , 5 00 45 00 3 -in.. 3 50 30 METEOR 2' -m. , 2 50 22 50 TESTOUT 2" -in.. 2 50 22 3 -in. , 3 50 30 00 BEI,I,ESIEBBECHT, 2> -in.. 2 50 22 U' -m , 2 50 22 50 PRES. CABNOT 2' -in., 2 50 22 3 -m. , 3 50 30 CO I,AFRAITCE 2' -in., 2 50 20 iillli!; lllllll Plants and Cuttings sent Dv E lllillllllllllilllllllllllllllllllliinilllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII': iinii'iiiii! at pla iiiiiniii L'0,x-r,,. II1IIIIII' lllllll' I lllllll lllilll'lllllll 'llllll illllll! lllllll lllllll lllllll i:|lilll'lllfi SEED STORES and ELOWtR STORES can pruhlabh handle our Excelsior Brand, an Odorless, Soluble Plant Food. Write for prices and terms to the trade and testimonial leaflet. Pure Bone Elour, FOB FI.OBISTS' USE. .AMMONl.\ .i per r,.nt NITROGEN' + l.i HONE PIIOSPII.XTE :..-. Pure Dried Blood, .AMMON!.i\ 16 per cent. NITROGEN 13.« ■■ Write for Prices. We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO,, CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V. LONG'S Floral Blotters Effective, and true to nature. Samples for 20 cents in stamps. DAN'L B. LOIMG, Publisher. Subscribcrs- Arc reminded L^YH;|';.''>'advanc''; the iiitiTL-sth^ of tlieir paper by biM'ing supplies ot tiie advertisers in tlie .... d.'e";^rme'^o?u,r°^ Floflsts' Review paper when sending mquiries or order.^. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. SOW NOW PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, or Chinese Primrose.) EITGI.ISH "GIAKT EXHIBITIOIf FBIZE " STBAIN. rain adapted for everv purpose, but especiallv valuable lor Florists. This seed has 3 most experienced grower in England. Everv possible care has been used in the selection and harvesting; only flowers of good form and substaiice, produced by plants of robust con- stitution and faultless habit, have been used for this purpose. ROSEA iFnik). Chiswick Red. COCCINEA SUPERBA (Crimson) ALBA MAGMFICA (Wliite). COERULEA (beautiful Bluel. VILUGE MAID (White, striped with Crimson). MIXED (all Colors.) Price per packet, about 500 Seeds, of any of above vari.-tie-. $1.00. Halt packets 50c t-atli STIMPP & WALTER CO., SEED AND BULB GROWERS. 50 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK. Do You Want Your Money's Worth? your list at once of all Bulbs and Plants for forcing ty and sizes. Vou will find ms prices as low as others for JOBBER II >.,, d.iirt .lelav it but send i anil decoration, stating qua FIBST-CIiASS GOODS. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. Chinese Sacred Lilii>. Japan, .ill kioK .1 Dutch, French and Ger- man Bulbs and Roots, Azalea, Bhododendron, Palms .ml Nursery Stock for fo In tine assortment, from ^'.-in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $27 .00 per lOOO. ChAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook, L. I.. N.Y, NEW SEEDS. Primula, b'l.irist Strain, trade pkt.. Mc; double trade pkt., $l.(iO. Pansy, Mitting's Giant Flower- ing, Florist Strain, trade pkt., 5Uc.; double trade pkt., 7dc.: Ji o/.. $1.00; 1 oz., $t.(10. Pansy, Ger- man, trade pkt., 2.=ic.; double trade pkt., -Wc; !< oz., 50c.; loz,,$:i.OO. Cineraria, Hvbrids, trade pkt., SOc; double trade pkt., $1.00. .Vhove seeds have been tested and liuind 91 p.-r cent, new isiis seeds. THE MORRIS FLORAl CO., Morris, III. 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 $5,00, Send in your order now to the Florists' Pub- lishing Co.. 530-535 Caxton building, Chicago. Vegetable Plants. Cabbage -H. Succession, Flat Dutch, .\utunin Kini;. Drumhead. Savo\, and other varieties. Celery-White Plume, Golden Self Blanching. Giant, Pascal. Golden Heart, and other vars. Tomato-Livingston, Stone, Paragon, and other vars. ,A11 above plants field-grown, llic per 100: $1.00 per 1000; $!i..iO per fO.OOO. If h\ mail, add ■ 100, R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh. Md. Send to THE MOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. seriptive Illustrateil i atalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., _. Morrisville, Pa. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL purchased from .Sheriff, Receiver, and Assigriee sales at less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings. Hose, Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers and Engines, Rope, Light Wroug:ht 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 4 IRON STS,. CHICAGO, W nte lor our free illustrated catalogues. 62 The Weekly Florists' Review^ FORCING BILBS. Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White Narcissus, Valley, Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading: Forcing Stock. Give us a list of yciur wants and we will (luote same. Dun't forget that we are strictly in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KIXDS, We have closed contracts with some of the best and most reliable produ- cers for our stock of Roman Hyacinths, Tulips, SEEDS, BULBS AIND GUT PL-OWERS. VAUGHANJcKELLAR&WINTERSON, 45, 47 and 49 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. MADISON, N. J. Club Notes. The regular monthly meeting was held in Masonic Hall on v.ednesday evening last. President Duckham in the chair, and three new members were elected. This was the opening night of the monthly competitions and a grand showing was made. Philip Cos was awarded full points in the hardy flower class with a magnificent display of irises, paeonies, hemeroeal- lis, aquilegias. etc. Other exhibits in this class but not in competition came from R. McMuUin and W. Duckham. J. Robertson made a nice exhibit of vegetables, which richly merited the full award given, and A. Herrington received the award in the wi'd flower class with a collection of things in season. By motion made at the pre- vious meeting, it was decided to di- vide the flowers exhibited between the two hospitals in Morristown. a dispo- sition of them that will be greatly ap- preciated, and if the quantity sliown on this occasion is a criterion, there will be a good shipment to each insti- tution after the meetings. Mr. C. E. Coren was the essayist of the evening, his subject being mosses. He gave a most lucid explanation of their manner of growth and method., of reproduction, his remarks being il- lustrated with the aid of a microscope. As the time for preparing his dis- course had been short, a general de- sire was expressed for the lecturer to take up the subject again on some fut- ure occasion. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MARKET. . The summer dullness seems to have arrived already. June, usuaP.y considered by the growers one of the best months of the year, aU things considered, disappointment. June commencements have ousiness in the flower 1 will be an exception. Most growers are ti they can and replanting. The supply is consequence materially reduced, and but small percentage of receipts are of good qual ity. Carnations of all kinds are a glut go at buyers' offers. Many sleepy when received and m of quickly in crder to reali them. Harrisii and callas a find little sale. Paeoivies and spring stock about gone. s proving a great eddings and school n years past made : lively, but this year wing out as fast as 1 re poor and t be disposed anything on plentiful but ■ther out door CLEARY&CO.oYEzmYEzn Plant Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., - New York City. TUESDAY and FRIDAY iS-SEND FUR C.\T.\L(X.UE. ■f.*! Auctioneer, J, P. CI,EABT. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. J* RUSES, C4RNATI0NS, AND ALL KINDS OF SEASONABLE flOWERS IN STOIK WM. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. i the eargbst ,-^b| supply mouse ii in america New Cltaloffue of all Florists" Supplies on application Fur the trade only 60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. June 13, •9S. OELERY PLANTS White Plume, i ;olden Self Blanching and Hartwell's Perfection. Nice outside plants from March sowing, 90c per looo; $7.50 per lo.ooo. Cash please. WM. S. HERZOG. Littleton. N J. Morris Co. Mention The Florists' Review writing advertisers. vhen 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. iAZM. C. S7VYITH '^"''l^rc^l'lcl lUbolesale so.fJ,?^S florist 40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA. LONG OIST»NCI •PHONC 5008 A. Our central location enables us to fill out-of- town orders at short notice. Latania Borbonica lr,.n« Plants. ;;-iii. pots, foliage slightly spotted, . iKi per 100; $l.i,UO p.r IIKKI, Satnple by mail, toe. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. June 16, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 63 ^ »J :»> 11: .?,»" vx ■^tj Tor School Gommencement iiSri'- Mt.\f^AiL..iJJMir We have just received a large lot of Baskets. All the old standard styles and many new and desirable patterns which we are offering at lowest possible prices. We do not want to carry this stock over — we want to sell it out this month. We have for vears made selections for our customers ranging from S5.00 to Sioo.oo as- sortments. If you have never bought baskets that way, try us. We agree to please you or goods mav be returned at our expense. State approximate sizes and price, and we will do the rest. A specially interesting line of Handle Baskets that run from 30c to 90c each. A arge line of "Nests" of all sizes and prices. Willow Plateaux, all sizes. Wicker Flats, Swiss Moss, etc., etc. LARGE STOCK. ...CLEAN GOODS. .BEST STYLES E. M. MUMT, 76 Wabash Ave. GMIGAGO. *i :': < I ': :*: If: is ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2. -in. pots, $1.00 per doz., $7-00 per lOO " Seed Bed, .50 " 3.00 " ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL seed sea, ... .50 •• 3.00 •• SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES, Oyster Bay, N. Y. FINE PALMS. REED & KELLER, ABECA I.UTESCEITS, 1 111, nit JiiK li I'Mt |u r |li;i $6.00 ;)],l.iiii^ :. Ml |.Mi l^ii.Jihn. high, per 100, 40.00 a 1,1,1111- II III |,,,i iMi, rill in. high, each, 4.00 COCOS WEDDEIiIANA, 1 plant, 4-in. pot, 1.5 to l,s in. high, each, ,50 1 plant, .i-in, pot. 24 in. high " ,75 1 plant, .5-in, pot, 3U in, high " i.OO KENTIA BE]^MOBEAB'A, 1 plant. 2!^-in. pot, 3 leaves, 10 to 12 in. high, per luo 20.00 1 plant, :i-in. pot, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 to 18 in, high, per 100 2.i.00 1 plant, .i-in. pot, 4 to 6 leaves. 20 to 24 in, high, each 1,00 .All measurements from top of plant, JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, - ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mk' Asparagus Plumosus Nanus strings 8 1)10 feet long, BO cents. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, - . - MASS Shipped to any pari of the country. Mention The Florists' Revie writing advertisers. 122 W, 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY, Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS and Dealers in FLORISTS' »' SUPPLIES Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., fl.25 per lit;. Sphagnum Moss ^l[i:,Tba\S'&' PphI- 11,20 per bale, quality a No, 1. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN. LxsuKETN^TismriE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n, ADDRESS VV. J. VESEY, Sec'y, ._^ FORT WAYNE, IND. Always mention the Florists' Review when \vriting advertisers. GREEN Galax For use with Violets. Stiff wiry Steins. Work up beautifully. Are all the rage ^^^^^^,^^ Box of 5000, $3.00 Less quantity at Sl,25 per 1000 .\ddre MARUAIN P. KtbSBY 1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass. Asparagus Plumosa Nana, (True) DISHES. (1,00 per 1.000. KMKIU Plants at $i.M per lOll. or S2 Cash with order from parties unknown to me. IiEWIS UI.Z.BICH, TIFFIN, OHIO, Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Florists' Catalogues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. 64 The Weekly Florists' Review. June 16, 1898. Gloxinia Grassifolia Grandiflora. I We have a fine stock ot these in strong bulbs starting nicelv into growth which we otfer at tlie price ot dormant bulbs. These are just what you want to grow lor summer flowering. They will be a pleasure to \our.-Jelf and an attraction to visitors to your greenliouses ".\ big show at little cost and trouble." 75c per dozen. S5.00 per hundred. Our current Wholesale Catalogue offers a full lin find useful for summer and fall work. If vou do mail you one on application. I.ILIUM HABRISII, FBEESIAS, BOMAN HYACIirTHS. and other Bulbous Stock before ordering-. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, l SPHAGNUM MOSS. Mr. Z. K. Jewett. of Sparta, Wis., Is one of the largest collectors of sphagnum moss in the country- He uses machinery in gathering the moss from the swamps, and has a railway extending right through them. The moss is gathered by heavy rake-like hooks, and hoisted into the car in which it is transported by horse power to the shore, and there spread out to dry. When dry it is sorted and baled. This has grown into quite an industry, and the uses for sphagnum seem to be continually increasing. Mr. Jewett also conducts a large nursery business and is a regular attendant at the con- ventions of the American Association of Nurserymen. JADCXD. At the great horticultural exhibition in Ghent, Belgium, last April, the first prize for collection of 1.50 hyacinths in 50 varieties, was won by Byvoet Bros., Overveen, Holland, who had grown the hyacinths in a mixture ot one-third Jadoo Fibre, and two thirds Dutch sand. They are much pleased with the results of their experiments with Jadoo in growing hyacinths. A group of plants grown in Jadoo. and exhibited at the recent exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, was awarded a silver medal by the judges. This is an important and high distinction from such a so- ciety. QNCINNATI. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Co. suc- ceeds the H. L. Sunderbruch Co. The new company is composed of W. A. Mann and F. W. Ball, who have had charge of the business for several years. Mr. Albert Sunderbruch with- draws from the business. The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for ten hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°i This lias been conclusively proven bv experii: kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug plant. A trial of a 'JVcent bottle wil insecticide has been dis( nts at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also ind other insect pests without injury to the :onviace you that a really remarkable /cred. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., •Rockford, III. ^VWTT^^H'TlrVTTTVTT't'lrTVTTTTTTTTTTTTT-rTTTTVTTTVTfTTT'TlrTTA ESTABUSHED 1666 EMILSTEFFENS> sua." N.STEFFENS. "OSTEFFENSBROS. I Burpee's Seeds Crow j 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. Do You Need Toung' Rose Stock for f Planting' Out of 3-in. Pots i .•\ dollar more on tlu- hundred is nothing il \erfe.tly ht PRESIDENT CARNOT Mlt the only seleeteil Krowth froii LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY S-lm-n iM.tf. SS no per 100; 4-1ir1i pots, $lj.iio \, BRIDESMAID, GONTIER. SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERM KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE :!-ln<'h pots. $7.U0 per PJO; 4-liich |i..ls. $lu.ou per PJU. J. I.. DII.I.OM', BI,OOMSBUBG. FA. M ....CO-OPERATION.... F you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar nou' and you ■will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company.;^"* 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 everythiiig 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 powder of your certificate. This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy advertising patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will earn good divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. ^ jt jt jt Always mention the Florists' RcvieW when writing advertisers.^* ^ jt 66 The Weekly Florists' Review* CLEVELAND. We are at the present time suffering from what has become quite a com- mon complaint in the florist business — a lacli of proper relations between sup- ply and demand. The over-supply to some extent, of course, has resulted from the excessively hot weather we have been compelled to endure for the past week or ten days, and which has hurried carnations and roses along at a prodigious rate, at the same time making roses in particular even worse than before. Good stock in roses has sold fairly well, but there was not much that was good. Carnations it has been almost impos- sible to give away. They were offered at ridiculous rates, but even at that retailers were afraid to touch them, not thinking they could even get the pittance at which they were offered out of them again. The stock has been very good, too, more especially Scott, and where it is grown, Eldorado. But people simply could not use the quan- tity on the market at any price. Some outdoor flowers like bachelor buttons sold at as good or better rates than at which carnations were refused. There has been the usual stock of outdoor flowers, paeonies, etc. The hot weather, of course, overstocked the market with these and quantities had to be thrown away. The long spell of dry weather has been broken lately by several good showers, and the outlook at present is for still more, which will be very wel- come, indeed. NEMO. MILWAUKEE. As far as sales w-ere concerned, trade was exceptionally brisk the past week, but the money considerations were small. Large blocks of stock were moved at very low prices. Carnations were coming in in large quantities and only extra fancy stock had any market value. Inferior stock was sold at the buyer's own price. Good reds were scarce, and Daybreaks, while having good stems, the flowers were badly faded in color. In roses, fine stock was scarce, especially Brides and Meteors, but poor stock, unfit lor shipping, was plentiful. American Beauties were largely in demand. Less valley is call- ed for than usual for this month; per- haps this flower is going out of fashion or June weddings are not so numerous. Warm weather has brought in paeonies in large quantities, mostly pink and white. Bedding stock sold well this spring, the call being mostly for gera- niums. GEO. W. PHOTOGRAPHS. About a month ago we recei^'ed four photographs of the interior of a store at Easter time with no mark of iden- tification to show who they came from. We would like to know the name and address of the sender. In one picture the words "Easter Greeting" appear upon a ribbon attached to some lilies. We have a Fine Stock of the Iieadin^.. Extra Strong Pot-Grown Plants. In fine shape for immediate bedding". Best Standard Sorts at $8.00 per 100, as fo derson, Florence Vaughan, F. R. Pierson. Egaii Paul .Marquant, 1. C. Vaughan, .\rtmiral .\vellai Extra Choice Varieties at $10.00 per 100, Hows; Mme. Crozy. .-^Iphonse Bouvier. Chas. Hen- dale. J. D. Cabos, Queen Charlotte, Pres. Carnot, I- I'l ■ T'V 100, - 1 Recent Introductions and Novelties at $15.00 p M'uir. I_r.i/v, M,lnlrn-> P.li.-li. Ml- iMlnn.Mi l<.,i;rr- Iv.h.iM hii-i We have a hne stock of TARRYTOWN ,u 1 PRES. CLEVELAND, have been introduced m \.,r $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. We can also supply the follow iim >,ith ti.- in liinitr.l ,|ii,iniiti. - at $6.00 per doz., Pres. McKinlev. California, fiinhi 1 .Marlliiiri.uj;li. Ki,s,'maur. .Sam Trelease borough, Furst von Hohenluin- Can supply Gohath at $9.00 per doz. remier. Chicago, Eldorado, lie, Italia, Burbank, etc. ws; Philadelphia, Souv. de lie. Berat. etc. i' of tlie finest varieties that MLISA ENSETE (Abyssinian Banana) Ext , strong plants, ti-in, pots, $8.00 per doz Wi- also liavf a hne stock of MONTHLY ROSES ' «^^ bio Clu He ng plants, (5-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Can offer fine plants, 3H-in. pots, coming into bud and ' "dws: Mosella (i, . OS. Schwartz. Etoile de Lyon, Me- .MSO Extra Choice Hybrid Teas at $10.00 per 100, as follows: Kaiserin .\ugusta Victoria. Pres, Carnot. Mme. Caroline Testout, Maman Crochet, Souv. de Wootton. Sunset, etc. We can also offer some e.\tra fine, large and heavy two-year-old Hybrid Tea Roses, li-in, pots, coming into bud and bloom, fine stock where extra heavv plants are wanted, at $30. OO perlOO, as follows: Pres. Carnot, ""-■ '-— ~i^-- t--^— • i.'^.: -.,-.•- ,.._..,-.„ i-:. t, France, -Aug. Guinoiseau, Caroline J CmMSON ^A^LERS'li^FLrng^^ "'" '"'^■- • '"'"• ""'' ith DRAC/ENA INDIVISA grfe?'!"^'"'""'"''^''"''" HYDRANGEA OTAKSA doz.; extra strong plants. 6-in. pots Fine tubs in bud and bloom, eight to twelve buds and flowers each, beginning to show color, for $1.50 to $2.00 each. We have also a fine line of DrnfllVn PI AIVITC Coleus Verschaffellii and Golden Bedder. .'Mternanthera Paronychioides DLUUII^U ri_/\l^l>3 Major and Rosea Nana, Dbl Grant and Beaute de Poitevine Geraniums, Tom Thunifi .\hssum, .\butilon Savit/ii, Nasturtiums, Vincas, etc. IF IN WANT OF ANT STOCK, WRITE US FOR PRICES. F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. 50,000 Plants. 2!3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, express, j*^ 24 by mail for $1.50 ^y^lHI Ml >o.UU per ]l. \^9 M l=^li-^ll'-^r™ '1*^ -*!' 'r J>^ii»-"i ^11 an^Wi mm aroiabrm CHRYSANTHEMIMS! Modesto, Mavti.ivNLT, |, loncs, Mrs. Robin Bergmann, Mane Louise, Evangelin ledouze. Golden Wedding, Lincoln, phv, M. Henderson, Golden Wonde viand-Morel, Pink Ivorv, Maud Dear ard, Mur.iork, Bonaparte, and other Rootc.l Cuttings, l",c each. Outof 2i-in pots, -l^.c each, JACOB RUSSLER. 102d and Butler Sts.. '/ CHICAGO, Alphonse Bouvier, Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy. Paul Marquant. Florence Vaughan, Fuerst '■" ' ^ plants from pots. $5.00 per 100. red, white and pink, Ivorv , Dail ioIHe n Tro Perr n Vl Gold Stand arieti OS, \ Fer awood Bis , BOUVARDIAS, 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Pennsylvania and ntliiT tun- \aii.tii~ Write for prices. C. EISELE. 1 1th & Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. ir YOU— Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade, advertise it in the Florists' Review. Vinca Major Variegata. 1,000 3-incli Pots. 3 to 5 leads, IS to 24 inches long, 7ric per do?,-n $5.00 per KHI NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich, Cane Plant Stakes! 3 to fi feet long, light $2.00 per 1000 ") to S " medium 2,.W 7 to 10 " heavv 3.00 4 " extra heavy, 2.50 CASH WITH ORDER. W.W.HENDRIX.BowiingGreen, Ky. Sphagnum Moss A very select quality, "oc per bale, 1» bales S6.00 Grown and packed by M.I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. June 16, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 67 Bedding E STILL HAVE A NICE LOT OF...... BELLE SIEBRECHT ROSES IN 2%- INCH POTS WHICH WE WILL SELL GERANIUMS, COLEUS, VINCAS, PANSIES, VERBENAS, ASTERS, GRAVE MYRTLE, ALTERNANTHERAS, ETC. ^BTHD FOR PRICES TO p| [ |S & POLLWORTH, Box 75, MILWAIKEE, WIS. Chrysanthemums 2 '.-inch. Carnations from soil. Geraniums 3-inch. Cannas 4-inch. Write for Quotations. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, I.. I., N. Y. ALL FINE STOCKY PLANTS PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, izosNjiaistedst: Chicago Carnations F. DORNER 4. SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell vou just what vou want to know in just the wav you want to be told. It will cover the whole field o( Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may De quick and eas\. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-333 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Mrnton The Florists' Review 'vhon writing advertisers. Do You Want to Save 10° o? Let us figure INOVV on your list of BULBS for summer and fall delivery. U Harrisii, Longiflorums, ' Roman Hyacinths, Etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., "^Ne^rv^r.^^ >i, ntt i Latanra Borbonica Seed, per lb.. 50c. We Offer \ ,•, Ibs.. $2.25. delivered. Special '/ .\reca Lutescens. 100, 75c.; 1000, $6.00, Address, Established 1878. Latania Borbonica K,\tra hne stock, 3-inch pots, one character leal, $10,00 per 100, 4-inch, two character leaves, $12.50 per 100. Sa^o Palms U ith hue leaves. $4.00. $:>.iXl and $tj.00 per do/en; perfect plants tliat will be quick sellers. All sizes in Sagos from 35c each to large specimens. Write for prices. Colcus .■\ lew tliousand verv strone Rooted Cut- tinRs, Golden Bedder, Nellie Grant. $1.00 per lOIH) to clear out. Lemon Verbenas .00 per 100; 5- Stning plants, 4-inch pots, $">. inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order please. CRITCHELL'S B P. CRITCHELL. Mgr 110 East 4th St. CINCINNATI. 0, CRABB & HUNTER, Violet and Carnation Specialisb, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. KTOXT/ IS 'he 'imc to buv Rooted Violet Run- iNV^W ners, Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Hume Campbell, $1,00 per 100; $7,00per 1000, In pots later. Write for prices, Ornamental Shrubs, HERBACEOUS FEBEim'IAI.S. .\ specialty of Iris. Phlo.x, Peonies. Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading ESTAnLiSHED iss*. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus ■Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in, , THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINX)ED "i^ inte.ests of their paper by buj'ing supplies of THAT tli*^ advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review^^*^ 68 The Weekly Florists^ Review* June 16. 1898. ROCHES7 ER, N. Y. With flowers of every description in plenty and only an ordinary every- day demand, prices have dropped to a very low figure. The June weddings up to date, numerous as they were, have not proved very profitable to our florists. Most of them were conspicu- ous only for simplicity in floral decora- tions, though on some tew occasions the church and house were profusely adorned with immense quantities of flowers, but only the cheap outdoor stuff, such as paeonies. snowballs and spiraeas in long branches, and pale colored irises were employed in these decorations; a great amount of work and a big show for little money. Now the paeonies are getting scarcer and the price for them has experienced a little advance. The dry weather pre- vailing for the last three weeks has cut short the season for German iris, but the Spanish and English irises are coming on fast. The big, hardy poppies, delphiniums, tall campanulas and spiraeas of all sorts are plentiful, and these are th^ kind of flowers which are in demand here with us in early summer. Of course, there are always some people w-ho prefer a few choice roses or car- nations to any of the bulky outdoor flowers, but even the most fastidious will at times take a fancy to a bunch of heuchera sprays, single pyrethrums in bright colors, the dainty Spanish iris, or the lemon lily, campanula and lychnis of various sorts, when they se^ them on the counter. The past two weeks our growers have had a busy time. Some have cleaned their rose houses and are planting young stock. Many chrys- anthemums are in the benches already, growing fast. In other places the work of cleaning and repairing the benches is well under way, and in a few days all the rose houses in our neighborhood will be filled with healthy young plants. Carnations in the field are doing fairly well. They had a good start when first planted and the dry spell lately has not affect- ed them so far. Neither have the violets suffered in any way yet. A few little showers last Saturday were wel- comed by every grower. K. THE Park and Outdoor Art Associa- tion holds its annual meeting at Min- neapolis. Minn., next Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. A very inter- esting program has been arranged and the people of Minneapolis will wel- come the visitors with great hospital- ity. TUSCOLA. ILL.— Mr. W. A. Jutkins has purchased the business of the Tus- cola Floral Co. and combined it with his own. He uses the title "Tuscola Greenhouse, W. A. Jutkins, proprie- tor." BLOOMINGTON. IND. — Mrs. A. J. Summers will build a greenhouse this summer. Carnations in Compost A grower reports: "I have used Jadoo Litjuid on Carnations in comjiost, and find — ]st. That the fragrance is increased. That the flower is larger and the stem stiffer. The dealer who sells what 1 raise reports that my Carnations last longer than any he receives. 1 only use a pint of Jadoo Liquid to fifty gallons of water, but have used it freciuently." The above is only another endorsation of our claim, that if used intelligently, Jadoo w-ill do all we claim for it. The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. SMILAX » 75 cents per 100; We have still on hand a limited number of the portations : $5.00 per J 000. following fresh CATTLEYA LABIATA, C. MOSSIAE, Laelia Purpurata and Miltonia Candida Sample Plants for 10 cents. Lager &Hurrell ^rpXr." Summit. N.J. W^a^ Cold Morage Valley Cases i.t 2,.iOO Pips. e.\tra quality, $2.1; per l.aw. $1-.'. Cases of 3.000 Pips, good tliialitv. firi; per I.'HJO. $10 CLtCAS & BODDINGTON CO., 501 S 503 W. 13th St., New York City. g1 Carnations ' ALBERT m. NERR | ? LANCASTER, PA. t Violets and Pansies 20,000 Rooted Runners of California Violets must be sold at once. Immediate delivery. 82.50 per KKK), 3,000 IVnicess of Wales, 75c p. r Km Very larg-e strong roots. 2,000 .■-\v,inle\ W hite \"h.lel;^, $3.00 per 1000. 5,000 PANSY CLUMPS [^Xtti.!;.^t;S - Very fine, in bud and bloom. 50o per 100. Cash witfi order or satisfactory reference. GEO.'HAWOCK&FoN.'GrVnd Haven, Mich. JOHN F. WALKER, Waldrop, Va. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unecjualed. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. HITGMIINGS Sc GO. 233 IVlERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREEMtlOUSE BUIL.DIMG, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND flHINGS. . SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. The Weekly Florists' Review. 69 THE GREATEST AQUATIC NOVELTY OF THE CENTURY! Victoria Trickeri Can be grown in the open air without artificial heat, under the same conditions asNympha'a Devoniensis and Zanzibarensis. It grows to gigantic proportions when given ample room, but succeeds admiral)ly liiatanK of not more than six feet in diameter. We have also grown it as a p\gm\ m a ten-inch pot, where it flowered beautifully, the lea\es wtili lurnnl-np edges and all the characteristics of ?- fully developed plant. I'l.int mit .tn\ time in June. For best results get a large plant. Price, $5.00, $7.50 and SIO.OO each, a> i "rlmg to size. Wr ,il^,. l,.iM- >,n h.upl line plants of VICTORIA SANDI, $7.50 and $10.00 raMi \Nn ,, I, .sirnsive collection of liardy and tender day and night I'll", mini; Nymphaeas. and : Water (.; at Ri HENRY \. DREER, 7 14 Chestnut Sl„ Philadelphia, 2LModel ISrS* ^^^>- M ^^ OiEENs, N. v., Feb. i6, V /^ ' ^ Mk. Thekon Parker. Brook- K^ _ _ ^^ lyii, N.Y. Dear Sir:-! havetested ' ■ ^ your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say tliat I con- sider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit fur tlie invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. i8, '97- Mr.Thhron Parker. Dear Sir;— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, Dailleduuze Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. i8, *q7. Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Caruaii"!! Supports. I think that those I ha\'e had from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able V II 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 every success in tlie sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. AsMUS. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKI.TK, IT. T. FIKST LL.ASS goods and cor- rect prices have forced us to the front, and to-day we are the largest nianufacturers of Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees in .America. .\ 40 page catalogue for the asking. McDonald bros,. I08-II4 Liberty St., Columbus, Ohio. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. I I iKentia Palm Seeds. | ■t Fresh seeds uf Kentia Beliiiureana and Forsteriana by the case of 5,000. 9. f^ Seeds received direct from Australia. Price, 817.50 — net cash F. O. B. New v. York. Prices for large quantities on application. s AISTRALIAN PALM SEED CO., Room 52. 90 Nassau Street, New York. ■■^r*)''S%^'fe<^'4^c*)''s^r^'i=i*s"4^r*>'iV^'tt^''&.*)'fe-*)'ii<*)''s=<»)''fe CHRYSANTHEMIMS! • Marquis de Montmort. Lady Fitzwigram, Berg- mann. Merry Monarch, Glory of Pacific. Robinson. Henderson, M. M. lohnson, Golden Trophy. D. Spaulding. Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin, Ivorv Wiiite, Ivory Pink, M. Bonnaffon, Mayflower. Modesto, Jerome Jones, white, yellow and pink. Maud Dean. H. W. Rieman, Lottie Berry, Maud .'Kdams, Emil Buettner, Gretchen Buettner. Stock unexcelled, and very large quantit\' of it ready. Let us hook order for now or future delivery. 2'4- in.. $3 per 100: Cuttings, rooted. $2 per 100. MABIE I.OUISE VIOI.ETS, ' Booted Runners, $10.00 per 1000. * POEHLMANN BROS. 1 3 MORTON GROVE, cook coonty, ILL. i *^. Rose Hill Nurseries Largest G of Palms, Orcliids. Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca- rias, Pandanus. SIEBRECHT & SON, New York Office. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle. N.Y. H^ ^ ^^^^ Manufacturers and Dealers D A C^COTTON SEAMLESS, UHUW BURLAPS, ETC. SECOND -HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD. CINCINNATI BAG CO. Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. [ E.G. •Hiui>*Go. 5 RIGMMOIND. IND. I Fine I Cycas Revoluta J Sizes, ^-f-AmC: 1° Cents r 3 to 6 lbs. OLt7lll9 Per lb. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOR PABTICtn-AKS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER, Ssc'y, SADDLE RIVER. N. J. 70 The Weekly Florists' Review* INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. Co- Seed American Jad Amling. E. C. Australian Pal Baker. W. 1 B2 Barnard. W.W.& Co. BS BassettS Washburn 59-60 Bayersdorfer. H. & Co 62 Beckert. Theo. F.... 59 Berger. H. H. & Co . 61 Blanc&Co; W BO Budlong, J. A Burpee, W. A Atlee & Co. B4 Chicago Wrecking Co Ui Cincinnati Bag 69 Cleary & Co 62 Clucas & Bodding- ton Co 68 Cottage Gardens .... 67 Crabb& Hunter B7 Critchell's 67 Crowl Fern Co 60 Darling. C.T 61 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy '(2 Dillon. J. L *>a Dorner, F. & Sons Co 67 Dreer, H. A 64-09 Eisele.C » Elliott, W.H 63 Ellis & PoUworth ... 67 Ernest. W. H 72 Esler. John G. Secy . 09 Gibbons, H. W 72 Grossman. C. M.... 59 Hancock. Geo &Son 08 Heacock. Jos 63 Hendrix. W. W 60 Herr, Albert M OS Herzog. W. S 38-02 Hews. A. H. & Co... OS Hill.E. G. &Co 09 Hillsdale Floral Co.. 04 Hitchings & Co 08-70-72 Hoiton& HunkelCo. 60 Hughes. Geo. J 59 Hunt, E. H 03 jewett, Z. K. & Co. 63 kasting, W. F 02 Kelsey, H. P 03 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 72 Kennicott Bros. Co. Kraft Plant Tonic. Kroeschell Bros. Co Kuehn, C. A Lockland LumberCo. 58 LongD. B 01 Lord & Burnham Co. 72 Louisville Tob. Co.. 72 Lyncli, W. E 00 Lyons, M.I 06 McDonald Bros 09 MacMichael, H 59 Manning J. W 07 Michel, E. H ; 60 Middlemass, A ". 59 Model Plant Stake Co. 69 -„- . - - 70 Moon Ct . Morris Floral Co 61 N.V. Market Garden- ers' .'\sso"n 59 Pennock.S. S 62 Pierce, Butler & Pie Pierson,F. R. Co 66 Poelilniann Bros — 09 Prince. A. G. & Co.. 60 Quaker City Machine Works...' 70 Randall. A. L 60 Reed & Keller 03 Regan Pt'g House... 03 Keid.Edw 62 Reinberg Bros 61 Rice.M.&Co 60 RoseMfg. Co 72 Russler. J 66 Schmitz, F. W. O.... 61 Schneider, Fred .W ScoUay, J. A 70 Seawanhaka Greenhouses 03 Siebrecht & Son 69 Smith. N. & Son 60 Smith, W. ' Smith. E. H. 05 Steifens. Stumpp& Walter Co 61 Thomson, .'\nderson & Kennedv 72 Tong, H 05 Ullrich, Lewis 03 Ulbricht. F. I 59 Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson 02 Vesey. W. J..Sec'y . 03 Vincent. I r,,K.& Son. 01 Walker Ferl. Co 01 Walker. John F 08 Weber & Sons 59 60 Wietor Bros .59-60 04 Winter. S.B 00 72 I Wittbold. Geo 07 Wors, C. W, Kuhl, djeo. A 04 Young, John Welsh. 62 Lager & Hurrell .... 08 | Young. C. & Sons Co. .59 LOUISVILLE, KY. The Kentucky Society of Florists. which met last Tuesday, has decided to give on August 4 an unusually fine picnic, which will take place at An- chorage, near C. Rayner's Rose View greenhouse. Considerable preparations are being made tor this treat and the florists generally are contemplating closing their stores on that day. The best band in the city will be present, refreshments served en route, deco- rated special train, and a hay ride, ac- companied by the band and banners, will be some of the features of the day. All florists are particularly in- vited to take part in this pleasant en- tertainment. The society anticipates fruitful results from this gathering. Committee of arrangements: C. Ray- ner, chairman; S. J. Thompson, H. Kleinstarink. Trade is unusually brisk this week. WHENEVER you need ar.y ;rafle supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about i*. We wi'l place you in communicitioii with some one who can supply what you want. The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating Apparatus ROLLER NO INVESTMENT A GROWER CAN MAKE WILL PAY LARGER RETURNS THAN GOOD VENTILATING APPARATUS. OURS IS THE RIGHT KIND BEARING Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. ONCE A CUSTOMER. ALWAYS A CUSTOMER. QUAKER CITY CO., RICHMOND, IND. r^uv IBM I Every JOHN © - ^12 .ool^ESCRIPTION JIJONINGER^' \\m-\mmtki.(hlCAQO. The Scollay Boiler FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING, ETC. Hot Water or Steaiu. From HUGH CHESNEY, Florist, olin A. bcollay, Esq. Farmingrton, Conn.. March q, i8q6. Dear Sir:— The Invincible Boiler you placed in my Carnation iiuse last summer, I am pleased fo say. has given me great satisfac- on. It has done all that you claimed it would do. and could have fine more if called upon. I did not have to run the Boiler liard even hen tHe thermometer stood iS'" below zero outside. It has proven itself > be "Invincible" in every respect. I find it to be a very economical otler. Your Portable Boiler I have run for three years, and find it I be very economical, and has done its work well ni every way. Vouis very truly. HUl.JH CHESNEY. Send 3tamp for Catalogue and Price List. Estimates Cheerfully Given. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, and(76 Myrtle Av., Brooklyn, and 231 Water St., New York. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. *"<• Ventilating Apparatus jt j« j« j»Always mention the FlofistS* RevieW when writing advertisers.^ ^ ^ j* June K, l.S!)S. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 71 iriririr^iT'l?'l?'t»r|t»iririf'lTiTi?i:^'l?i?i:»'l?'|:»^^ ^ 4^ 4» 4r 0 -^GO-OPERATION^ F you arc in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' RE- VIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling 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 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 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 the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PIBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. ^ you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. ^ 4t 4» rfr 4* 4^ tIt T?T 'l!' tff' tIt 'It ^1^ tIt tl'' ^j^ t|^ *|:^ '^l^ *t* '^t^ *|f ^f'* *|t 4^ ^ Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 CAXTON BlILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. m m m m m m m m m m m m mi i^^imni^n^i^m^i 72 The Weekly Florists' Review ♦ June 16, 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMFBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Lord & Burnham Co. Horticultural Architects and Builders Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures Send 5 cts. postage for latest Cata- logue o f Green- house Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. ''' Sena 4 cts. postage \^ for catalogue of ■Patent Iron Construction." Write for circular of Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Boilers made of the best of material, she sheets and heads of steel, water space a (front, sides and back). Write lor infor LargestStockoiAirDriedCypresSinthe North RED GILE CYPRESS strictly Free GREENHOISE MATERIAL f-^"-" sap. NEW YORK office: St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th Street. GENERAL OFFICE AND works: Irvington-on-Hudson. N. Y. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy | HORTICULTURAL | ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS | Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, Etc , Erected Complete. Iron or ^ Wood Frame Construction. x, ....HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING.... k Cypress Greenhouse IVIaterial... ...Hot Bed Sash | Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract. ^ 605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO. | Those Red Pots nphf^ riifff^r^nr^ ; no competition; less than 100 miles from Chicago; railroads; good seed trade. For particulars address :are Florists' Renew. SITUATION WANTED- By practical florist, as O foreman. First class grower and propagator of ferns, violets, 'mums. etc. Age 36, married, near New York preferred Address H., care Florists" Renew. FOR SALE— Greenhouses in one of the best cities in Eastern Illinois. Three houses, 3,700 feet glass, doing a good paying business, city water, telephone, and within three blocks of court house. No competition. Immediate possession given. Address H. D., care of Florists' Revnew. SITUATION WANTED- As propagator of gene- ral greenhouse stock, by a florist that is a good worker and strictly temperate. Good references. Ad- dress F. A., care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Splen- did retail stand in residence district on paved stree^ leading to cemetery. Easy terms. Must retire on ac' count of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4th St., Springfield, 111. 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 advance his employer's in- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D., care Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical florist and gardener, 15 years experience in growing tropical plants, cut flowers and general stock: also a first-class maker up and decoraton single. Address, B. C.care Florists' Renew. FOR SALE OR RENT— Six greenhouses 16,000 feet of glass ). all in good condition: all modem improve- ments; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Wisconsin, with 2o_,ooo population; but little competition. Address, Wisconsin Bargain, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist; grow- O er in all branches and an all-round man; 48yearsold, married; would like work at once, or by fall: best of ref- erences. Address, M. D. S., care J. J. Beneke, 1222 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. ;5ITUATI0N WANTED— 3y an Ai grower of gen- 3 era! greenhouse stock; 20 years expenence; best of eference; single. Dick, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman with reliable 10 firm. Roses, chrysanthemums, violets, etc. First class references. Address Ribes. care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— First class retail stand, about s.ooo feet of glass, new. Has never produced less than Si,3oo per year, net. VVill require $1,000 cash; balance, time at 6 per cent. Reason ot selling, failing health. Address Illinois, care Florists' Review. 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants ( Jul ,.f 2', -in. I1..1J. $1.25 per 100; $10 per icoo. Cash «itli order. Address FRED SCHNEIDER. Florist. 751 Crawford Road. Cleveland. O. Buy from the AuVvrilSerS nonsts' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thus in- crease the earning power of your Certificate. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. 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 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. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, 0. Write for Circu tfy'AVlfiiiiiiiViiiiiiiiiiViiiiiiiiiiioiiiViiiiiifr.im^ Rose Plants! ^""°°^'" Per 100 Per 1000 .^MERICVN BE.-XUTIES $5.00 $15.00 METEORS 3.00 25.00 BRIDES 3.00 25.00 M.-MDS 3.00 25.00 PERLES 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROO. Rogers Park Floral Co. Wholesale Growers of ^y 51 WabaStl AVG. CUT FLOWERS Sg r^Hlf-Jxr^rk ^^ ROSB PLANTS ^'•^ GnlGfAGO. ROSE PLANTS. good as can be grown. We have the following Rose Plants, the same as we have planted in our own houses, still on hand for sale. \\ e guarantee them to be first class in every respect. 7,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 2 -.-in. pots, at $5.00 per JOO. ! 600 KAISERINS 3-in. " 5.00 " \ 600 KAISERINS 2 ".-in. " 3.00 " ? 4,000 BRIDESMAIDS 2', -in. " 3.00 " \ 400 PRESIDENT CARNOT 2' j-in. " 3.00 " ? FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. t BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Hinsdale, III. \ Fine Rose stock I!^!!^l: Meteors, Vic. Kaiserins, Maids, Brides, Belle Siebrecht, Perles, Beauties. Write for prices. Send Mc or $I.0D for sample lot of what vou want tc GEO. A. KUHL. Pekin. III. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. SURPLUS STOCK OF Bedding Plants Sutli as Altemanthera, rosea and aurea; Ageratuin, blue and white; Coleus. 2-in. pots; Geraniums, white, scarlet, dark red; Rose Geraniums and Salleroi; Salvia Splendens, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Feverfew, Lantanas. Calendulas, in bloom, 2 H-in. pots; Lobelias, Petunias, single and double; Ci&ars; Mesembryantheum (wax plants); Sweet Alyssum, double; Verbenas, 2-in. pots. All the above in 2 and 2Hi-in.. at $2.00 per 100; 3^ and 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. My stock is grood and healthy. K. E. JUUU, Cor. Chestnut and Walnut Sts.. ELIZABETH. N. J. 84 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 23, 1898. LOUISVILLE, KY. The rush of commencements being over, the boys anticipate a quiet time this week. Considerable interest is being talven in the coming picnic ot the Kentucky Society ot Florists. The florists seem practically unanimous about closing their places of business on that day. We heartily indorse this movement, as it gives employer and employee alike opportunity for a much needed rest. P. Haupt's store is arranged as tastefully as ever. An attractive feat- ure now is a display of American Beauty and Meteor roses. P. Walker & Co. have a showy col- lection of palms and ferns which make their new windows very attractive. The Louisville Plorists' Supply and Exchange are established in their new quarters at 520 West Jefferson street. LOUIS. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MARKET. The past week has seen a marked change, owing to shortening up of the supply and to an increased demand. Se- lect stock is wanted from all quarters, with practically none in the market to meet it, hence ordinary stock is meeting with ready sale. Of the teas. Meteors seem to be in less supply than Brides and Maids. Once more Beauties are Beauties, and anything that has fairly good flower is caught up at once. After this week business will shorten up and growers will throw out the bal- ance of their stock and finish planting. Carnations are coming into the market poorer, and good stock for shipping Is m less supply. Local trade seems to be better and prices ranging higher. Callas, Harrisii and sweet peas are meeting with a fair demand. Chicago, June 2n. 1S9S. URBANA, ILL.— Prof. Joseph C. Blair, assistant instructor in horticul- ture at the state university, and hor- ticulturist in charge of the experi- mental station here, was married June 16, the bride being Miss Sada Van Home, of Freeport, III. BENTON HARBOR, MICH.— S. P. Heath, the pioneer nurseryman, died June 14, aged SO years. Mr. Heath came here nearly fifty years ago and was among the first to establish fruit nur- series in this section. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchan^gc Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities fnr shipping south, fnetiualed retiiriT^ for good stock, (_ipen night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. M. RICB Sc CO.ra— MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies Wholesale Cut Flowers Carnations, Violets and Valley, specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO, ILL. Basset! & Washburn wietor bros. 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ^'"""atd'iJe-arifn'CLiT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III. E.G. AMLING, Wholesale (>^^ flOWerS 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HErrRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Tlorist... 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A.L ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Full Line of Wire De- signs di Sup* plies ie Of wire ue- -^-^ w Miccesso ind florists' »» / Winter & ( s. B. Winter or Illustrated ' ' 21 Rando HIGH GRADE,Qgt FlOWCrS Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. J. A. BIDLONG ofanSoea^rin Cut FlOWefS, 37-39 Randolph St., .CHICAGO. HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists & Florists' Supplies. Wire Designs jt j* jt jt j* Our own maJte. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. WHOLESALE Cut FlOWCfS GROWERS OF npti 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. 51 Wabash Ave. • CHICAGO. A/> n • O Telephone . G. Prince & ^^g-^ i.yOmpany *'*"'*hInsdale rose co. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on liand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. ..C. W. WORS.. Wholesale Florist 2740 OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO FINE ROSES— Sliippod Carefully to all Parts of the Country. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO. Wholesale Florists E. t1. MIGI1BL»,56.5*^^ 1620 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. HARDY CUT FERNS First Quality Arriving Daily. Send in your wants for the coming year. and be sure of your ferns the year round. Headquarters for Galax Leaves. Prince's Pine and Laurel Festooning. Sphagnum and Green Mosses, Xmas Trees, Etc. Everything in Florists' Hardv Supplies. CROWU PERN GO. 27 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 85 ignninii iHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin WHOLESALE GROWERS OF I CutFl owers I 600,000 Feet of Glass. all orders on sli..rtuntn-wi varieties ol Kosi-s aii.l Can can fill 1 leading We are headquarters for Fine American Beauties. Give us a trial and convince yourself I ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. ...ROSE PLANTS... Our American Beauties are Fine Tonng Plants, Free from Per IIKI V, lIlOll S l^izzie McGowan I SMILAX. f $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 |f ^liLiillllli:;iiiliiii:iiiliiniliiii:iiiH!: iiliiiPiiliii; iillli;i iilllii: 911111. iilliii: 11 lliiillli AM. BEAUTIES METEOR BBIDE .-./..".'.'.'.'. Plants i llllllllllllllllll! id Cutting' lllll'llll 2',-in.,$4 00 $35 00 .3 -in., 5 00 45 OO .2H-in., 2 50 .3 -in., 3 50 ..2'A-ia., 2 50 3 -in., 3 50 nt Dv Kxprr 22 50 30 OO 22 50 30 OO BBIDESMAID 2' 3 TESTOUT 2' BEI.I.ESIEBRECHT, : PBES. CAK.NOT 2' LA FRANCE 2" 2 50 ., 2 50 2 50 2 50 Per lOCO W $20 00 = 30 00 g 22 50 m 22 50 =i 22 50 m 20 OO 5 SEED STORES and FLOWER STORES Pure Bone Flour, FOR FLORISTS' USE. AMMONIA 5 percent. NITROGEN 4.1.5 - IKiXE PHOSPHATE. 55 Pure Dried Blood, AM.\1(.)N1A In per cent. nitko(;en \AM-i ■• Write for Prices. We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO., CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V. SOW NOW PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. or Chinese Primrose.) ,\ unicme ^avedbv t EirOIilSH " G-IANT EZHIBXTIOir PRIZE ' :rain adapted lor everv purpose, but especially valuable STRAIir. Florists. This seed has cperienced grower in Englancf. Every possible care has been used in the scletticin and harvesting; onlv flowers of good form and substance, produced by plants of robust con- stitutiMO and faultless habit, have been used for this purpose. ROSEA (Pink), Chiswitli Red. COCCINEA SUPERBA (Crimson). ALBA MAGNIEICA (White). COERULU (beautiful Blue). VILLAGE 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., m Floral Blotters THE FINEST NOVELTV FOR AU\'ERTISING ANY BUSINESS. Effective, and true to nature. Samples for 20 cents in stamps. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO. Subscribers ■■> Do You Want Your Money's Worth? If so. don't delay it but send me your list at once of all Bulbs and Plants for forcing and decoration, stating quantity and si;^es. \'on will hnd m\ prices as low as others for FIRST-CLASS GOODS. _ ... _ ^^.....^^ . ^ «. . F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. in Chinese Sacred Lilies. Japan, all kinds "f Dutch, French and Ger- man Bulbs and Roots. Azalea, Rhododendron, Palms and Nursery Stock for forcing and outdoor. JOBBER Arc reminded u^tiw^adva paper when sending mquiries or orders. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. In hne assortment, from i'i-in. pots. $3.00 per 100 ; $27.00 per 1000. CHAS.T. Darling, Stony Brool(.L, I., N.Y. NEW SEEDS. Primula, Florist Strain, trade pkt., ,')0c.; double trade pkt.,$l.(K), Pansy, Mitting's Giant Flower- ing, Florist Strain, trade pkt., 50c.; double trade pkt., V.ic; « oz., Jl.M; 1 oz., $t.OO. Pansy, Ger- man, trade pkt., 25c.; double trade pkt., 40c.; Ji oz., 50c.; loz.,$'.i.OO. Cineraria, Hybrids, trade pkt., .50c.; double trade pkt., $1.00. .\bove seeds have been tested and found 91 per cent, new 1!S9S seeds. THE MORRIS FLORAl CO.. Morris. III. 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 $5.00. Send in your order now to the Florists' Pub- lishing Co., 530-535 Caxton building. Chicago. Vegetable Plants. Cabbage^H. Succession, Flat Dutch, Autumn King, Drumhead, Savoy, and other varieties. Celery-White Plume, Golden Self Blanchmg, Giant, Pascal, Golden Heart, and other \ars. Tomato— Livingston, Stone, Paragon, and other vars. All above plants field-grown, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, - - - White Marsh, Md. Send to THE MOON 'y \ Company ^ For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illnstratetl Catalogue Free, THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, 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. 3STH & IRON STS., CHICAGO. Write for our free illustralL-d t..italo^^ues 86 The Weekly Florists' Review, JUNE 23. 189,S. 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. Give us a list of your wants and we will ([uote Don't forget that we are strictly in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS, SEEDS, BUL.BS AND GUT FUOWERS. VAUGHAN,McKELLAR&WINTERSON, 45. 47 and 49 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. THE PALM SWINDLE. We continue to hear reports of the operations of swindlers who give or- ders for palms to be delivered to cer- tain well-known citizens and then suc- ceed in getting the palms into their own possession upon one pretext or another. Last week the racket was worked in Syracuse, N. Y. Palms were ordered for a decoration at the residence of a leading physician. The man who ordered the plants met the delivery wagon near the house and requested that they be delivered in the back yard. , He had previously se- cured permission from servants on the premises to leave some palms in the back yard for a short time, so no sus- picion was excited. After the delivery wagon left the swindlers carried off the plants under their arms a few at a time and offered them for sale at ridiculously low prices. Only when the lady of the house was telephoned, asking when she wished the palms re- moved, did the swindle become known. We hear of quite a number of cases of this sort from widely separated cities, and it would seem that the scheme is epidemic among the crook- ed gentry. Florists should be thor- oughly on their guard. A nNANCIAL STATEMENT. We have received a printed copy of the yearly financial statement of the Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' As- sociation, in which appears a detailed statement of all the receipts and ex- penditures on account of the annual exhibition, as well as other matters. It may cost a little to have such a statement printed, but it is certainly an excellent plan, as it is a satisfac- tion to every one interested to know just what the money was expended for. We commend this statement to the officers of other clubs. Mr. E. H. Carter is secretary of the Toronto Club and we have no doubt he would wil- lingly mail a copy to brother secre- taries. YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very best advantage from advertisers in The Florists* Review, and at the same time advanca the in- terests of your paper. Always mention the Florists' Review ■when writing advertisers. .^.jtPHlLADELPHIA, PA. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Oriqinal Headquarters for CARNATIONS. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. . 495 Washington St , BUFFALO. N. Y. S jAlso Dealer in florists' Supplies and Wire Designs) H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 11 THE LARGEST ■^^J\ SUPPLY HOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogrue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 60 to 66 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. iA£7V^. C STV^ITH CONSIGNMENTS OF CHOICE STOCH SOLICITED 40 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA. LONCI DiSTANCI -PHONE SOOS A. Our central location enables us to till out-of- town orders at short notice. mbolesale florist rELERY PLAMS Latania Borbonica % > .u..'.. Bi ^ ij c ■> SPECIAL OFFER ■^.^ White Plume, Galden selt- niu Ar.r.niiNx nr luinuiNR White Plume, Galden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal Field-grown plants at $1.1X1 per I.IKX); $s.50 per lO.UOO. Cash with order. Samples free. C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. pELERY PLANTS Perlec 90c per 1 WM. S Plume, Golden Self ing and Hartwell's de plants from March sowing, 00-, $7.50 per 10,000. Cash please, HERZOG. Littleton, N J, Morris Co. Review when SPECIAL OFFER ON ACCOUNT OF MOVING. Strong Plants? ;!-in. pots, foliage slighth spotted. Iri.lXI per lOO: $l,i,(l() per KHKI, .Sample h\ mail. ir.c. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown. Pa. FLORISTS' STOCK °[^^^°°"'° Alternantheras. Coleus, Geranium?. Tansies. Daisies. \'erbenas. Fuchsias. Salvias, etc. Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over our stock when in Milwaukee. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAIKEE, Wis. JUNE 23, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 87 }^ms v^r w w »r w^^p w*rww"wir» ww^'W^r^*'** w^f'w^^* Seasonable Seeds. Primula, Pansy, Cineraria, Calceolaria, Gloxinia. We are booking orders now for the above, which will be filled promptly on receipt of the Nevv Crop seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of above varieties a trial, do so this year. We invite com- parison with any. Hunt's Pansy Seed has made a name because of the quality of the strains. We would be pleased to send our catalogue of Florists' Flower Seeds to any one in the trade. It contains a general list of all Florists' Seeds. Primula Sinensis. Trade Packet. m Fiinbriata, single, white 50c red 50c kermesina splendens — 50c '' mi-\ed 50c Double, white 50c red . ixed 50c 50c C. li. MUINT, 76 Wabash Ave. GMIGAGO. Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora, large fll< eriiig, hnest mixed aoc < Hir Cineraria seed is known among those wiiM -iruw the finest plants. Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora 50c We ii;ne a special fine strain to offer. Gloxinia Hvbrida, large flowering mi-xed.. 50c Pansy. Order now and seed will be sent as soon as new crop seed arrives Oz Fine mixed..- $1.00 Extra choice mixed 3.00 Unrivalled mixed, by lon^ odds the best strain in the market.. 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant mixed 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot'ssup'rb blotched 6.00 .Also all the named varieties. % Oz. $0.25 Pkt. $0.10 *M m =t^''fes*'fe<^' BH^^!^r•^''fev^■fe!r»>''y.-^%v^■•y^^■ fe'i-^i' y^' «*'y.*'fe^^*^i^g'^5;fe*>^^'fe " ■'t-^'O " 30 00 " Cash with order. 9 miles below THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa. Pittsburg. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. SMftUb GREEN Galax For use with Violets. Stiff wiry Steins. Work up beautifully. Are all the rage ^^^^^^^^ Box of 5000, $5.00 Less quantity at $1.25 per 1000 .Address HARUAIN P. KBbSBY 1160 Tremont BIdg.. Boston. Mass. Manufacturers of WIRE and Dealers in FLORISTS' i ? DESIGNS SLPPLIES (True) Nanus Shipped to any part of the country. Strings 8 to 1 0 feet long, 60 cents W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, - - - MASS. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per blri. Sphagnum Moss ^Ife^^.'ir^SS." Ppr||. $1.20 per bale, quality A No. I. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN. INSURE ^^N^VKmEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y- .^ FORT WAYNE, IND. Review when Asparagus Plumosa Nana, JUST THE THING FOR FERN DISHES. Ill.lKKl Plants at $2.riO per 100, or 420.00 per 1.000. Cash witti order from parties unlcnown to me. IiEWIS UI.I.RICH, TIFFIN, OHIO, Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers. THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always Mention the — Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. rSatalogues 88 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ Microlepia Hirta Cristata m ••••• F you can sell the Boston Fern you will have no trouble in disposing of just as many of this beautiful sort. It is a most graceful and rapid growing variety that succeeds admirably n the house. We have been growing it for a number of years, but until now we have never had stock in sufficient quantity to offer it at a popular price. 2 '4 -in. pots, that can be grown into 10 or 12-in. pans by October, 75 cents per doz.; $6.00 per roo; $50.00 per 1000. Tot other Ferns, Palms and Decorative Stock, See our current Wholesale Catalogue. DO YOU GROW BULBS? GET OUR PRICES. Henry A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. ALLEGHENY CITY, PA. William Hamilton, superintendent of the bureau of parks, is getting the parks under his care in shape for the reception of the Knights Templars. In West park, near the conservatory, he has had planted a number of Masonic designs. One of especially fine work- manship is a bust of a Knight in full armor, which is made principally of echeverias, and which required over S,t»tKj plants to complete the design. Another design of especial workman- ship is a representation of the banner of Allegheny commandery No. ;!5. It bears the motto of the commandery: "In hoc signo vinces." The design is made of echeverias and alternantheras. Another design is that of the Key- stone on which is a musical ^cale showing the notes c, e, g. c, which rep- resents harmony. This is Supt. Ham- ilton's own design and one he is veir proud of. Another design is that of the com- pass and square, and another is that of a double triangle in the form of a 6- pointed star. KNOXVILLE, TENN. Thomas P. Crouch, oldest son of Charles P. Crouch, the florist, died June 14, aged 23 years. Mr. Crouch was a brilliant musician and had ac- quired more than local fame. The lo- cal papers speak feelingly of the loss the city has sustained and pay a beau- tiful tribute to his genius and his char- acter as a man. A widow and two children survive him. The brother florists of Knoxville sent numerous floral offerings to the funeral and sym- pathy for the parents of the young man is universal. AUBURN, N. Y.— On June 11, a heavy hail storm caused the florists serious losses. The heaviest losers were A. Patrick, Carl Armbruster. J. Elletson, Jacob Wride, Jas. Morgan and Hick & Son. It is said that Mr. Patrick's loss will alone reach |6,000. IT WILL, BE to your advantage to mention The Florists' Review every time you write an advertiser. The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for ten hours in a half solution of VXAAJ.J.J.4.J.4.J.J.J.AX4.J.XJ.X4.J.4.J.XX4.4.XJ.J.4.*XJ.A4.4.*4.J|.J.J.4.J.XJ.4.XA*J.4.'^ !<• I- I- •- h t- I- I- I- h I- I- ¥■ (• I- I- 1" «- t- h ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% This has been conclusivelv proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug*, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a ■J5-cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. PANSY SEED HEADQUARTERS. prisfS Colors a I Offer: \ :'.:•< - t i." packets, stinct varifl . - : " - < I- in .1 '• i ;l 7.".. THREE BEST BLENDS for FLORISTS. las (.\os. ■.'•-,:;- T.ir, -.■Tin l iin, -,,. |, ,..„-|i $1.M. Double quantitv. $1 (.3,000 seeds in all CALCEOLARIA (James' Strain), Extra Large Flowering .Mixed (No. 17811. Pkt.. 1.5c; trade pkt., .tOc. CINERARIA, Extra Large Flowering f\o. 19251. tiie best. Pkt., l.oc ; trade pkts.. 50c and $1.1X1. PRIMULA, N. V. Special Florists' Blend (No. 3017). our ow mixture of over 2.) distinct large flowering fringed and double varietie( besides latest novelties. Pkt., lOc : trade pkt., 5Uc : I.IKXI seeds, $2.00. .■Vll the above delivered prepaid. For separate colors, and other Florists' .Seed, send for advance trade list. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | Sweet Potato... Marie Louise Runners Plants •sev and White Brazil, per 1000; $7.50 per 10,000. 25.000 at 84 per 1000; 60c. per 100. U/AUTCn ••»•' Maids. liiJO Brides. 200 Pcrles. 200 TiAIiIlU Beauties, 200 Meteor, 200 Belle Sie- SMILAX, 2-in., $1.00 per 100. ''' '" 2!= inch pots CLINTON rLORAL GOm Wilmington, 0, I Mention Flonsts- Review. HILLSDALE, MICH. 0ubscribers... ARE REMINDED THAT thev will m.iteriallv advance t .Mways MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. riorists' Review JUNE 23, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review, &9 BULBS It will pay every florist to get our prices on ROMANS HARRISn LONGIFLORUMS VALLEYS HYACINTHS TULIPS AZALEAS ETC, ETC. 0' UR reputation for high grade stock is well estab- lished. Our facilities for handling orders promptly are the best. Our new quarters, 16 J to 163 East Kinzie Street, six floors, 40x100 feet, gives us ample room and every conve- nience for quick dispatch of your commands. Before closing contracts. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Forcing Bulbs WRITE US YOUR WANTS AND GET OUR HGURES. for florists saves you money on Glass, Pipe, Tools, Etc. Service free to florists. Write for particulars. Special Low Prices... on INSECTICIDES, FERTILIZERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. W. W. BARNARD & CO. 161 to 163 E. Kinzie St., CHICAGO, ILL. m i SmmB Get Acquainted... with voiir fellow-craftsman. We will introduce \ou. Ever\ subscriber to the Florists'Keview is requested to send to tfie editor a cabinet sizephotograph with name and address on tjacic for use General Introduction.. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Ready for Immediate Planting. ?'iual to those sent out the last six years, first-clas.s and perfectly healthy In every respect. Only selecterl Rrowih front ttowerins shouts used In projiagatiiipr LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-lnch pots, «s (10 p.T inn; 4-irirli |„,ts. jrj.OO per HI". BRIDESMAID, GONTIER. SLINSET, BON SILENE, MERMET KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HIE. HOSTE, NIPHET05, BRIDE, 3- Inch puts. 5..UU pel 100; 4-iik1i p,,tN, $10.00 per Kill. J. I.. DH.I.ON', BI.OOMSBURG, PA. Page groups of these portraits will be published from time to time in style similar to those that have already ap- peared. Address FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. Rose Hill Nurseries Largest M.H.Irn- Kli.-li Mr- l,.iriiian i<..t;r,- KMlirrl t liriMir Mile. Berat, etc. We have a tin. i. . h .1 TARBYTOWN ,.n.l PRES. CI.EVEI.AIfD, tuo of the finest varieties that have been intrn.liiLrd in mmf.. $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. We can also supplv the following varieties in limited quantities at $6.00 per doz., viz: Defender, Pres. McKinlev, California, Duchess of Marlborough, Rosemawr. Sam Trelease, Duke of Marl- borough, Furst von Hohenlohe. Can supply Goliath at $9.00 per doz. IVIUoA LlioL I L (Abyssinian Banana) Ex CALADIIM ESCILENTIM .Strong dor strong plai strong plants, ti- nt bulbs, 9-12 in. in circ 6-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. pots, $6.00 per doz. ference, $6.00 per 100; MONTHLY ROSES Ll^o'm'a"?, Clothilde .Soupert. H Aug. Gu "an offer tine plants, $8.00 per lOO, asfo osa, Duchesse de Brabant, Mme, .\lso if<-in. pots, coming into bud and lows; Mosella (the fellow Soupert). Jos. Schwartz, Etoile de Lyon, Me- Extra Choice Hybrid Teas at $10.00 per 100, as follows: Kaiserin .\ugusta Victoria, Pres. Carnot, Mme. Caroline Testout, Maman Crochet, Souv. de Wootton, Sunset, etc. We can also offer some extra fine, large and heavy two-year-old Hybrid Tea Koses, 6-in. pots, coming into bud and bloom, fine stock where extra heavy plants are wanted, at $30.00 per 100, as follows; Pres. Carnot, Mme. Caroline Testout, Kaiserin .\ugusta Victoria, La France, .Aug. Guinoiseau. Caroline Marniesse. Meteor, etc. ■lotofextr CRIMSON RAMBLERS in 5-in. pots, at $3.00 per doz.; extra heav to 4 ft. long, $.5.00 per doz. pots, with canes 3 We ha ■ stock of DRAC/ENA INDIVISA HYDRANGEA OTAKSA , pots, $3.00 per do xtra strong plants, 6-in. pots. nd flowers each. :)ng plants $6.00 per doz. tubs in bud and bloom, eight to twelve buds ; aning to show color, for $1.50 to $2.00 each. We have also a fine line of RFnniMA PI AMT^ Col eus Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, .Alternanthera Paronychioides Dl-1/Lrilll\7 rL/^I^IO Major and Rosea Nana. Dbl Grant and Beaute de Poitevine Geraniums. Tom Thumb .\lvssum, .Abutilon Savitzii, Nasturtiums, Vincas, etc. IF IIT WANT OF ANT STOCK, WRITE US FOB PRICES. F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. H ere we go To Clean Out.... 10,000 Plants of Per 100 Geraniums, 2, 2'4 and 3-ln. pots $2.00, $;i.00, $i.00 Md. Salleroi, 2'i-in. pots 2.00 Mt. of Snow, 2X-ln. pots 4.00 Bronze, 2K-in. pots 3.00 Mrs. Pollock, 2!i-in. pots 4.00 Sweet Scented, 3-in. pots 4.00 .Abutilon, var. trailing, 2Ji-in. pots 4.00 Begonia Rex, 2Ji-in. pots 4.0J Coleus, 2-in. pots 2.(0 Cobea Scandens, 3-in. pots 4.00 Heliotrope, Z'A and 3-m. pots $2.00 3.00 Gymnocarpa,2K-in. pots 2.00 Iropatiens Sultani, 2J< and 3-in. pots 3.00 Lobelia, dwarf and trailing 2.00 Lemon A'erbena, 25i-in. pots 3.00 Petunias, single fringed 3.00 Pvrethrum, Little Gem 2.00 Salvia, 2!i and 3-ir. pots $2.00 3.00 Snow Crest Daisies 2.00 4.00 Sweet Alyssum,2K-in. pots 2.00 Verbena, extra strong, 2%-ia. pots 2.00 Vincas. variegated, 2J;t-in. pots 2.50 3 '■ 4.00 3'A " 6.00 4 " 10.00 rooted cuttings 125 rooted cuttings 2.0 i 1.25 Begonia, Rex. Vernon. Any Other Stock Wanted, Write for Prices. TERMS CASH OR C. (^. O. GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN. N. Y. COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 Plant, 4-in. pot. If* indies high, each $0.40 1 Plant, 5-in. pot, 24 inches high, each 75 1 Plant, 5-in. pot, 30 inches high, each 1.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, wyncote. Philadelphia, pa. Vinca Major Variegata. 1,000 3-inch Pots. 3 to 5 leads, IS to 24 inches long, 7.5c per dozen $5.00 per 100. WATHAN SMITH & SOW, Ailrian, Mich. Cane Plant Stakes! ■■i to 6 feet long, light $2.00 per 1000 5 to 8 ■• medium .... 2.50 7 to 10 " heavy 3.00 4 ■■ extra heavy, 2.50 TASIl WITH ORIIER. W.W. HENDRtX, Bowling Green, Ky. Sphagnum Moss ir YOU Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade, advertise it in the Florists' Review. M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. AVrite for prices on car lots. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writing Advertisers. JUNE 23, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 91 Are You Qoin.^ to l?:^^iSSSaBuild or Repair? |Kr*-«-.W-M.ELU&- ^ .--_- CC. POLLWOBTn YOU WIUU NEED SOME or THIS |vlf\TERIAU Florists' Supplies. Wire Work, Bulbs, Palms and Ferns. MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 251b. can, $1.50. VAN RYPER GLAZING POINTS, best'^glazing point on the market, per 1000, 60c.; by mail, 75c. SCOLLAYS PUTTY BULB, to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. each. Jt Ji ^ MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1.00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, 15c. each. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 oneida st.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Chrysanthemums 2';-inch. Carnations from soil. Geraniums 3 -inch. Cannas 4-inch. Write for Quotations. THE COTTAGE GARDE^S, QUEENS, I.. I., N. Y. ALL FINE STOCKY PL4NTS PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of PlanU in the West. Geo. Wittbold, '^"^ ^- "^'^'^■' ^'- Chicago Carnations F. DORNER &. SONS CO., La Fayette, ind. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. SCOTT. It will tell you just what vou want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav ne quick and easv. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00, Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Do You Want to Save 10° o? Let us figure INOW on your list of BULBS for summer and fall delivery. U Harrisii, Longiflorums, n Roman HyacinLhs, Etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., '^%^ry^^r7^'' .., «„ 1' Latania Borbonica Seed, per lb., 50c- We Offer \ .=■, Ibs., $3.2.i, delivered. Special ) .'ireca Lutescens, lOO, 7.ic.; 1000. $B.OO, Address, Established 1S7,S. MacMICHAEL'S Sulpliur B'ower. Far better, quicker and more effective than the bellows. Warmly commended by all who have tried it. Patent Applied for. Price $5.00, packed and delivered to Express Co Satisfaction Guaranteed. Chicago, May i8, iStjS. H. MacMichael, 056 N. Leavitt St., City. Dear Sir:— We have one of your Sulphur Blowers and consider it the best thing: we ever had to apply sulphur in greenhouses. Respectfully, GEO. WITTBOLD. Address the Inventor, H. MacMICHAEL, 956 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO. CRABB & HUNTER, Violet and Carnation Specialists, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. MOW 'S ""-■ """^^ '» buy Rooted Violet Run- \MKJW ners. Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Hume Campbell, $1.00 per 100; $7.00per 1000. In pots later. \\'rite for prices. Ornamental Shrubs, HERBACEOUS FESENNIAI.S. A specialty of Iris. Phlo.x, Paeonies, Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application. JACOB W. MANNING, Theteading ESTAriLiSHED ibsa. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to (lie trade advertise It in..,. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINDED t'^*^ inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review**** ^l The Weekly Florists' Review, JUNE 23, 1898. ROCHESTER. N. Y. Business for the past week was quite lively. Small decorations for wed- ding parties were numerous, and tlie general demand otherwise was ahead of last week, especially in funeral work. Good tea roses were a little scarce, though the deficiency was easi- ly overcome because the market is flooded at present with all grades of H. P.'s, which retail at all prices from 15 to 75 cents per dozen. Carnations are still very fair with most of our local growers, and veiy plentiful at times. Sweet peas are offered at .$2.50 per 1,000 and retail at (» to 75 cents per 100. Gladiolus have held their regular price for the last two months, and none too many are in the market. The demand for out door or hardy flowers is far better this year than it was formerly, everything in this line goes, and often fancy prices are paid for some of the rarer things, which are offered only in limited quantities. The weather continues dry but rather cool. We had a slight frost onr night last week. Sweet pea flowers were damaged for that day. Plants in the field are beginning to suffer for want of moisture; for almost two months we had no rain, excepting two or three light sprinklings, barely enough to lay the dust for one day. K. MARQUETTE, MICH.— L. H. Staf- ford has engaged as foreman at his greenhouses Henry Youell, formerly of Syracuse, N. Y. OSHKOSH, WIS, — The farm machinery, stock, etc., of the assigned wholesale seed firm of C. E. Angell & Co., was sold at public sale June 14. DETROIT, MICH.— James Hogg, the gardener and florist, died June 10. He was born in Scotland in 1821, but had spent most of his life in America. GENEVA, 0.— Mr. A. T. Simmons, of the well known florist firm of W. P. Simmons & Co., has been appointed postmaster here and has assumed the position. OTTUMWA, lA.— Ray, the 11-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Teeter, of the Teeter Floral Co., was accident- ally drowned while bathing June 13. They have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. SPECIAL offer: .Mternanthera, red and yellow, 2!^-inch IMa .'\lternanthera. from flats IJ^C Scarlet Sage, from flats 2c Verbenas, 3-incti 3c Golden Pyrethrum, 2^4-inch 2c Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 3-inch 4c Cineraria Maritima, from flats Ic Chrvsantliemums — Niveus, Mrs. G. West, Mrs. Twomblev, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. Whilldin, .\pollo, Mme. Bergman, M. Henderson. Gloriosum. Dawn, Good Gracious. Pres. Smith, 2'.<-incli 3c .'Ml the above are strong healthv stock. H. STEHnOETZ, BAI-EIGH, N. C. Carnations in Compost A grower reports: "I have used Jadoo Liquid on Carnations in compost, and find — 1st. That the fragrance is increased. 2nd. That the flower is larger and the stem stiffer. 3rd. The dealer who sells what I raise reports that my Carnations last longer than any he receives. 4th. I only use a pint of Jadoo Liquid to fifty gallons of water, but have used it frequently." The above is only another endorsatiim of our claim, that if used intelligently, Jadoo will do all we claim for it. The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. ;.^«<=^.*'S.(*^. follo%ving fresh importations: CATTLEYA LABIATA, G. MOSSIAE, Laelia Purpurata and Miltonia Candida. , impSs.".. Summit, N.J. SMILAX 75 cents per 100; | $5.00 per 1000. % Sample Plants for 10 cents. ALBERT M. HERR % I A Wr ACTED nA p'' LANCASTER, PA Cold Storage Valley ALWAVS ON HAND. Cases of 2,5(K1 Pips, extra quality, $2ri : per 1.000, $fj. Cases of 3,000 Pips, goi.d qualitv, $2.i; per 1,000. $10, CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., 501 & 503 W. 13th St., New Yorli City, ci^wn Carnations GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. All the tu'St ready in September Violets and Pansies 20,000 Rooted Runners of California Violets must be sold at once. Immediate delivery. 82.50 per 1000. 3,000 Princess of Wales, 75c pt-r liXi Very larg'e strong' roots. 2,000Swanl.\ W liite \iukts. S3.00 per 1000. 5,000 PANSY CLUMPS ;- Verv tine, in bud and blooi Cash with order or satisiactory reference JOHN F. WALKER, Waldrop, Va. c.ild frames, eruational strain. • tine, in bud and bloom. 50c per 100. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled, A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. HITGHIINGS at GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREENnOUSE BUIL.DIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. JUNE 23, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* 93 THE GREATEST AQUATIC NOVELTY OF THE CENTURY! Victoria Trickeri Can be grown in the open air without artificial heat, under tlie same conditions asNymphaea Devoniensis and Zanzibarensis. It grows to gigantic proportions when given ample room, but succeeds admirably in a tank of not more than six feet in diameter. We have also grown it as a pygmy m a ten-incli pot, where it fiowered beautifully, the leaves with Kirned-up edges and all the characteristics of a fully developed plant. Plant out anv time in lune, For best results get a large plant. Price. $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 each, according to size. \Vr also have on hand line plants of VICTORIA BANDI, $7.50 and $10.00 each. Also an extensive collection of hardv and tender dav and night blooming Nymphjeas. Come and see our Water Garden at Kiverton, N. j. HENRY A. DREER, 7 14 Chestnut St., Piiiladelphia. Supports 0 * i Queens, N.Y., Feb. i6, '97. Mr.Theron Parker. Brook- lyn, N.V. Dear Sir:- 1 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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C.W.Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 18, 'q7- Mr.Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, < Dailledouzh Bros. W. HoBOKEN. N. J., Feb. 18, 'q7. 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. 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 camati port, a thmg I have been looking for for a long Wishing you every success in the sale of them, I a The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Uorton Street, BBOOKLYN, N. T. POTS POTS POTS IK in., per 1000, $2.2,') 2 •• ■■ 2.70 2!'i " •■ 3.50 3 '■ '• 4.50 HARRISON POnERY, 3M in., per 1000, $ 5.85 4 " ■■ 7.20 5 " " 11.70 6 " ■• 20.25 - - HARRISON. OHIO. SEEDS LAWN GRASS $12.00perl001b8. Flneet Quality Ever Offered (Retails fy 30c. lb.) J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN, BEOLBANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS. 'TiJ;^r' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Now in Course of Preparation. The riorists' Manual... By WM. SGOTT It will tell you just what you want to know in just to be told. It will cover the whole field of Co al Floricul- e, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.00 FLORISTS' PUBUISHIING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building. GMICAOO. Rooted... ...Cuttings BY THE THOLSAND. BY MAIL. Per 100 Double Petunias, 3-in pots, bushy.. .$3.00 Double Hollyhocks, Charter's strain, 4 colors, very strong blooming plants. .. 5.00 Geraniums, 2-in., fine; 20 varieties 2.50 rooted cuttings 1.-50 Stocks, double, 10 weeks, 4 colors, in- rliuling true snowflake, 2-in 2.00 Lobelia speciosa and C. P. Compacta, 2-111 2.00 Phlox Drummondi grandiflora, 4 colors, 2-in 2.00 Cinerarias and Centaureas, 3 varie- ties, 2-in 2.00 Pyrethrum aurea, 2-in 2.00 Begonia Rex, 6 varieties. 3-m 5.00 Vernon, 2-in 2,00 Metallica. 4-in., fine 4.00 rooted cuttings 20 vars. . .$1.50-2.00 Petunias, single, 3 varieties, 2-in 2.00 Antirrhinum, 2 varieties, 2-in 2.00 CASH WITH ORDtR. GEORGE J. HIGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing: Advertisers. I E.G. •Mii^u&Go. > * RICHMOND, IND. » I Fine I Cycas Revoluta z sizes, r 3 to 6 lbs. Stems EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST rOE PABTICULABS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. 94 The Weekly Florists* Review. JUNE 23. 1898, INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.. 92 Amling, E. C 84 Baker, W. I 86 Barnard, W.\V.& Co. 89 Bassett & Wash burn 83 84 Baversdorfer. H. & Co 86 Beckert. Theo. F.... 87 Berger. H. H. & Co 84 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 88 Chicago Wrecking Co 85 Clinton Floral Co... 88 Clucas & Bodding- tonCo 92 Cottage Gardens .... 91 Crabb & Hunter 91 Crowl Fern Co 84 Darling, C. T 85 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 96 Dillon,]. L 89 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 91 Dreer, H- A 88-93 Elliott, W.H 87 Ellis & Pollworth ... 91 Ernest, W.H 96 Esler, lohn G. Secv . 93 Floral Exchange .... 87 Gibbons, H. W 96 Greenes Underbill.. 90 Grossman, C. M.... 86 Gurney Heater Co. .. 94 Hancock, Geo &Son 92 Harrison Pottery .... 93 Heacock, Jos 90 Hendrix, W. W 90 Herr, Albert M 92 Herzog, W.S 86 Hews, A. H. &Co... 92 Hill, E.G. &Co 93 Hillsdale Floral Co.. 88 Hitchings & Co . ...92-94-96 Hoiton& HunkelCo. 84 Hughes, Geo. J 93 Hunt, E. H 87 Jewett. Z. K. & Co.. 87 )uul. K.E 83 Kasting, W. F 86 Kelsey, H. P 87 Kellogg-Mackay- CamlronCo 96 Kennicott Bros. Co.. 84 Kraft Plant Tonic... 88 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 96 Kuehn, C.A 84 Kuhl, Geo. A ' Lager & Hurrell .... i LocklandLumberCo.f LongD. B ! Lord & Burnhara Co. ! Louisville Exchange J Louisville Tob. Co.. i Lynch, W. E ! Lyons, M. I i McCullough, J.C... i MacMichael, H i Manning J. W t Michel, E, H -. .' Middlemass, A i Model Plant Stake Co. Moni'nger.'j.'C.'Co!! S Moon Co., W. H i Morris Floral Co ^ N. V. Market Garden- ers" .Asso'n !■ Pennock. S. S i Pierce, Butler & Pierce i Pierson. F. R. Co S Prince. A. G. & Co.. i Quaker City Machine Works S Randall, A, L t Reed& Keller ,' Regan Pt'g House. .. t Keid, Edw .^ Reinberg Bros J Rice. M.&Co t RoseMfg. Co i Schmitz, F. W. O.... i Schneider, Fred ^ Scollay, J. A i Siebrecht & Son f Smith. N. & Son i Smith, W.C .' Smith, E. H t Steinmetz, H t Stumpp St Walter Co > Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy t Ullrich, Lewis ^ Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson ^ Vesey, W. J., Sec'y .. .' Vincent,lr,,R.&Son. .' Walker Ferl. Co f Walker, John F i Weber & Sons f Wietor Bros 83-' Winter, S.B S Wittbold, Geo S Wors, C. W > Young, C. & Sons Co. >■ Young, John Welsh . .'■ AURORA, ILL,— M. R, Saunders has sold his greenhouses and business to Fred Smeley, formerly of Gibson City, 111. Mr. Saunders says he will rest a year or two and will take a trip to Europe. MUSKEGON, MICH.— The summer meeting of the Michigan State Horti- cultural Society, will be held here June 23 and 24. SCOLLAY'S Improved ciazTng Putty Bulb ^IIS: ....ALSO THE PATENT.... Plant Sprinkler. For sale by your seedsman or sent postpaid for $1 .00 JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating^ Apparatus ROLLER NO INVESTMENT A GROWER CAN MAKE WILL PAY LARGER RETURNS THAN GOOD VENTILATING APPARATUS. OURS IS THE RIGHT KIND BEARING Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. ONCE A CUSTOMER, ALWAYS A CUSTOMER. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND. PRESS WHITB^OR C^iCTfLloCue f^Ljv HM I ■ EVER,Y JOHN (£) ™^ Description JI7oNINGER(Q; \\m\mmikl.(fllCfiOO. The Best Heater Made for Greenhouse Heating Has No joints to Leak. Is Econor Two Very Essential Points. Gec. S. Osborne of Hartford. Ct., says: The three No. 4 Doric Heaters installed in my greenhouses last year have given perfect satisfaction in every way. Should be pleased to show anyone the system at any time. Send for Descriptive Greenhouse CatalosTue. GIRNEY HEATER MFG. CO. ew York Brancii 48Centre.St., New York City. 74'Frankliu Street, BOSTON, MASS. HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BUILDERS Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. 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The church was large and dark and the flashlight was not powerful enough to bring out details satisfactorily. A gen- eral idea can, however, be had from the picture. A large number of palms and lijvt: decorative plants were used, and the floral effect at the top was produced mainly by the use of blooming hydran- geas in pots, most of them being laid on their sides. Occasional clusters of white paeonies were also used, a cluster being attached to each of the standard gas fixtures and tied with heavy bows of white ribbon. The font at the left was also filled with white paeonies, among finer white flowers and foliage. Only the central portion of the decoration is shown in the pic- ture. A separate engraving is given of the font, which was a very effective ar- rangement. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. Specimen plants should have their last potting now, and while the soil for previous pottings has not been of so much importance, more care should be exercised this time. Every grower has his own particular compost, though it never seemed so' necessary to us so long as it was a good sound rooting medium that would stand any amount of feeding and watering with- out getting sour. The mum is proba- bly the most accommodating plant in cultivation for adapting itself to soils and environment, as proved by its do- ing equally well throughout the coun- try in soils differing in texture very widely. Potting should, however, be done carefully and firmly and some lumps of charcoal will be of great benefit to the pink varieties, their petals being alwpys so predisposed to damp. The final pot should not be too large, due allowance, of course, being made for the size of the plant. A specimen looks better in a 9-inch pot than one larger, unless the plant is very large, and would be too much restricted. The finest specimens we ever saw were in 9S The Weekly Florists' Review, JUNE 30. ISHS. 'J and Ill-inch pots. Do not fill the pots too full of soil, as the plants will need enormous quantities of water in August and a good mulch of cow manure can be given then. After potting stand the plants in a bench where the soil has been taken out and bank up all around the pots with coal ashes. This will help to keep them from drying out too much, and this is the point to watch above all others, because if they get dry on one or two occasions the points get hard and "stuck" and the plants never properly recover, always having a stunted appearance. Single Stem Plants. Plants in 2i{,-inch pots that it is pro- posed to grow in 6-inch should also be potted up now and placed in the same house with similar treatment as regards plunging. If they are stood outside in the hot drying winds it is almost impossible to keep them prop- erly supplied with water, and water they must have above all things to retain the foliage. A plant with the foliage hanging over the pot is a pret- ty sight to the mum lover, but plants denuded of their leaves with the ex- ception of a dozen or so around the flower are anything but beautiful. A good mulching of stems all round th>= plants will keep down the black fly. Stock that has been planted outside to be lifted and potted in the fall should not be neglected. Stopping should be done when necessary and the soil frequently hoed to prevent evaporation. When the weather is dry the hose should be kept busy and the plants should be where they can receive a good syringing once a day. C. TOTTY. ROSE NOTES. Bassett & Washburn, at Hinsdale. 111., will this season cut bloom from ;">(», 0(10 American Beauties, 20,000 Bridesmaids, 1.5,0(X) Brides, 15,000 Me- teors, 7,.5 plants of the new pink rose. Mrs. Robt. Garrett, and this season's experience will determine its value to them. They are this year car- rying over seven houses of Brides and Maids, but would not attempt this with Beauties. Meteors or Perles. One year they carried over some BeautieB, replanting in fresh soil in another house, and while they produced plenty of good flowers they were sadly lack- ing in stem, which is such a consider- ation now-a-days. Meteors and Perles, when carried over, have with them produced flowers of inferior quality, including numerous bullheads, while young plants under similar cultural conditions gave very satisfactory flow- ers. They find, too, that it is not wise to give the Meteor and the Perle a very rich soil, as this develops a ten- dency to produce bullheads, and while the Beauty is a strong feeder, it also is inclined to produce bullheads if overfed, and they are careful to keep within the line of safety. They think it is the strong growth induced by the rich soil that results in buUheaded buds. Brides and Maids do not seem to be so subject to this tendency to produce malformed flowers. They are trying .500 plants each of Maids, Brides and Kaiserins that have been grafted on the Manetti and the grafted plants have certainly made a better gi'owth than those on their own roots. They are very favorably im- pressed with the conduct of the gi-afted plants thus far and if they do corre- spondingly well during the remainder of the season they will be exceedingly well satisfied with them. They are planted alongside of own root plants, so comparisons can be easily made during the season. Apparently the grafted Maids will begin to produce some little earlier than those on own roots. They not only grow faster, but throw bigger and stronger canes th'at promise fine blooms. All their tea roses are now planted out on the benches with the exception of some Meteors. For planting out Mr. Bassett much prefers a 2-inch pot plant In good condition to one in a larger pot. If he could propagate all his roses late enough he would plant altogether out of 2-inch pots, but of course the earlier propagated plants have to be shifted on to keep them in condition. He would, however, a good deal rather the gi-owth be made as nearly as possible all in the bench where the plant is to remain. He would propagate all his Beauties in April if he dared to put it off till that late. In a house of Beauties planted the latter part of April the plants are now two to two and one-half feet tall, bushy and vigorous. From this house they will be cutting fine flowers by the middle of next month. So far they have grown all their Beauties on raised beds, but will this season try a house of them in solid beds. These beds will be four feet wide and will have five lines of 3-inch tiles running lengthwise through them. Two houses of Meteors that were planted about last Easter are now iu superb condition and are yielding ex- cellent flowers. Mr. Bassett says the Meteor is decidedly the most profita- ble rose in the list, and as a money getter is way ahead of the Beauty. He adds: "If they would let me grow all the Meteors I would be satisfied to let them grow all the rest." In the Me- teor houses the night temperature is never allowed to drop below 70 de- grees. Other roses are kept at 56 to .58 degrees, except Perle, which is giv- en 6<> degrees. He does not now grow La France and Testout, but if he did would give them not less than 60 de- grees. He has repeatedly noticed that the warm end of a house of La Franca or Testout was always the best end, and this applies also to the Perle. A house of Perles planted a year ago last April and never allowed to drop below C>o degrees has produced freely and continuously up to date and is still in fine condition. The Kaiserin is here, as elsewhere, the white summer rose above all oth- ers. From some houses of superb plants they have been cutting flowers for a week or so and the great canes coming indicate a continuous and lib- eral supply of fine blooms. Last win- ter, after cutting all the flowers they could for Christmas from a house of Kaiserins. they dried off the plants and started them up again in Febru- ary, allowing ten weeks to bring in a crop for Easter. The result was far beyond anticipations. They had an enormous Easter crop and had rather more white roses than they could use even at Easter. They have dropped Pres. Carnot, ex- cept 25 grafted plants. They will try these few grafted plants and see if they produce more satisfactorily than the own root ones. If not, the Car- not will receive no more of their at- tention. They had a house last sea- son and they got a few flowers in fall and spring, but practically none at all in winter. After cutting a few at Christmas they failed to find any more till March, when a very good crop was produced, but March roses are not so essential as winter ones. The Testout has also been discard- ed, as it proved unprofitable. It pro- duced flowers in fall and spring, but few could be discovered in winter, when they were wanted most. Sie- brecht proved the freest and most con- tinuous bloomer of any rose they have ever had, but alas, they couldn't get any stem on it, and a rose must have The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 99 Wedding Decoration arranged by W. J. Smyth, Chicago. stem or be relegated to the rear, and that was the fate of Siebrecht here. The bud was much larger than that of the Maid and was a handsome flow- er, though lacking a little in double- ness. Morgan was ti'ied. but they couldn't get any good-sized flowers or stems of any length. Whitney also was a disappointment, a beautiful rose, but it didn't produce freely enough to be profltable. The only new rose they are now try- ing is Mr. Dorner's new pink seedling, of which he has sent them a few plants for preliminary trial. It has not yet been offered to the trade. Trained against the veranda of Mr. Bassett's residence is a superb speci- men of the Crimson Rambler rose that is now in magnificent bloom, and dis- counts the wildest catalogue engraving of this rose. The plant has been in its present position three years and reaches up about ten feet, with a breadth of about three feet. It is now literally a mass of flowers. But it didn't give promise of this beautiful result the first year. The first season after planting it was literally eaten up with mildew. It was nearly as bad the second year and Mr. Bassett came near pulling it out and throwing it away. Now he is glad he didn't and will plant a hedge of KX) plants next year. The demand for this rose for outside planting is bound to increase rapidly, as everyone who sees one of the plants in bloom wants one him- self. It will pay everyone to work up a good stock of this superb hardy rose. Mr. E. Buettner, Park Ridge, will this year grow S,(mX) Beauties, 3,8CM> Maids and ].2(k» Brides. He will grow only these three varieties this year. He has dropped Meteor. With him it did not grow vigorously enough and as a result he could not get stems of sufficient length. He has discarded Siebrecht. It produced freely and the flowers were all right, but he couldn't get sufficient stem on them. He has made a number of experi- ments in feeding roses. He tried a combination of bone, blood and potash that gave very good results. Phos- phoric acid alone had a good effect at first, but it did not last long. Potash alone had no appreciable effect. But potash and phosphoric acid together produced excellent and lasting results. He tried dried blood with disastrous results, its action being very peculiar. The soil became sour and full of fun- gus and though the foliage of the roses took on a beautiful dark green the roots almost entirely disappeared and the plants stood still. He tried Albert's horticultural manure, but it seemed re- ally poisonous to the plants, which shed their foliage and soon died. He may have used it too strong, but he considers it dangerous stuff to have around. Bone and wood ashes are the most expensive, but he believes they ari> the safest to use. Having noted warn- ings as to the danger of using bone too liberally, he experimented with some roses in pots to see how large a pro- portion of bone could be safely used. In one case he used a mixture of one- fourth bone and three-fourths soil and found even this large proportion per- fectly safe. The growth was very lux- urious. These plants were in 4-inch pots all summer and did finely, while other plants in pots became exhausted. In all his experiments he used raw soil from the field that contained no manure, and always planted other plants in the raw soil alone to enable comparisons to be made. The latter invariably remained stunted and be- came soon exhausted. Phosphoric acid, potash and sulphate of ammonia in about equal propor- tions proved the best mixture for roses. This seemed to help both growth and bloom and gave the foli- age a fine dark color. ROSE SOIL. I have rose soil that I think lacks some in fibre. The soil is clay where grass has not been growing for over two seasons. How would you treal this soil? E. R. G. Since your correspondent does not state whethe'r he intends using the soil for the immediate planting of his win- ter forcing roses or merely to prepare 100 The Weekly Florists^ Review, JUNE 30, 189S. it for future use, I will first consider the former proposition, against which I would strongly advise, as I consider It poor economy to use unprepared soil for the growing of roses intended for winter bloom. Better look about for something more suitable. Even if the first cost is a little more it will be cheaper in the end. A rose soil should consist of three parts of good fibrous clay to one part of well rotted barnyard manure. It does not matter much whether it be horse or cow manure (though I prefer the latter) so long as it is well rotted. To this mixture may be added a quart of bone meal to each three bushels of soil. If you follow these suggestions and still do not succeed with your roses you may rest assured the fault is not with the soil. Charging failure to the soil is very frequent, and still those making the complaint often neg- lect to attend at the proper time to the work that is necessary to correct the trouble. In the preparation of soil for future use the advantage of "green manur- ing" can hardly be overestimated. This may be done in the following manner: Give the land a good spreading of rot- ten barnyard manure, plow it under and harrow it several times over, until it is thoroughly pulverized; at this season of the year sow a crop of Indian corn (broadcast), run over the land once more with the harrow so as to cover the seed slightly. When the corn is 12 to IS inches high plow it under and leave in this condition till September 1st. Now give another light top dressing of rotten barnyard ma- nure, plow again and harrow thor- oughly, and sow it down with "rye" for the winter. Early next spring when the rye is 6 to 8 inches high, plow it under and leave in this condi- tion until you are ready to remove the soil to the greenhouse. At first glance this may seem a great amount of work, but in reality it is much more economical than making large compost heaps which need to be turned by hand, involving considera- ble expense and hard work, with- out any added compensation in the final result. S. A. BAUR. CARNATION NOTES. Heim Bros., of Blue Island, 111., grow nothing but carnations. They have quite an extensive range of glass in- cluding a carnation house which is 34x3(M), with a 27-foot span to the south, 4 feet to the plates at each side and 10 feet to the ridge. It contains five benches, of which two are three feet wide and three are G feet wide. This one house will carry 8,000 carna- tion plants for winter blooming. They now have 2.j,(MXt plants in the field and their stock includes 10,000 Day- break, 4,(XM) Tidal Wave, 2,000 Ivory, 2,0(H) Jubilee, 1, McGowan, 1,50- section of the country. Many 1 valuable and instructive papers were I read and the ■s"lsitors were royally [ entertained by the local people. De- I troit was selected as the place for the next meeting. TWO NEW BEDDING PLANTS. Two new bedding plants with which Head-Gardener Stromback at Lincoln Park. Chicago, is favorably impressed are Torenia Montenegro and Lobelia Blue Bedder. The Montenegro torenia is similar to Fournierii in color, but the flowers are considerably larger and more showy. The Blue Bedder lobelia is a taller grower than the old type, but has flowers much larger in size. "R^E HAVE RECEIVED a copy of the advance premium list for the autumn exhibition of the Buffalo Flor- ist Club, which will be held Nov. 9, 10 and 11 next. Copies may be had by addressing the secretary, Mr. Wm. Legg, 1440 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. S. HAMBURGER, president of the American Jadoo Co.. of Philadel- phia, sailed from New York June 25 on the Kaiser Friedrich for England, on a business trip. He will be away about six weeks. IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer it in an adv. in The Review. J 06 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 30, 189S. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. ANTED — At once, an honest, industrious, sober man (single), who understands the growing of permanent place for the right man. Address, W SITUATION' WANTED- By a practical florist and grower of fine roses, carnations, 'mums, \-ioIets spe- cialties Good commercial or pri\'ate position. Best references. Address W., Flnri^l, Post < >ffice Box 547, Alliance. Ohio. DOSES H^^ Beauties. 3-inch. |7.00 per 100. Maids. Brides. Perles and Meteors. 3-inch. $6.00 per 100; 4-inch, $^.0a per lOJ. POEHLMANN BROS., MOBTOZr GBOVE, IIiI.. Mention Florists' Rtvifw when vvu write. m Michigan, care Flonsts' Review, Chicago. 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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' Re\iew, Chicago. (^JITUATION W.\NTED— By a thoroughly practical O florist and gardener, 15 years experience in growing tropical plants, cut flowers and general stock: also a first-class maker up and decorator; single. .Address. B. C, care Florists' Renew. FOR SALE OR RENT— Six greenhouses -6,000 feet of glass .1, all in good condition; all modem improve- ments; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Wisconsin, with 20,000 population; but little competition. Address, Wisconsin Bargain, care Florists' Review. SITU.-VTrON WANTED-By practical florist; grow- er in all branches and an all-round man; 48 years old, married; would hke work at once, or by fall; best of ref- Address, M. D. S., care J. J. Beneke, 1222 i Street, St. Louis, Mo. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman with reliable firm. Roses, chr>'santheraums, \iolets, etc. First class references. Address Ribes, care Florists' Review. Xl^ ANTED— First-class grower of roses, carnations, » ' mums and general stock; good worker, will pay S20 per month and board to start; good home, steady place. Address 1,000, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a practical working foreman, 13 years experience in growing roses, car- nations, \iolets, mums and palms; age 28. single; state wages. Address, Frank, Flonst, White Hall, 111. SITUATION WANTED-By July Qth, by practical florist, 10 years experience: roses, carnations, violets, etc.; knowledge of floral work; New York or Pennnsyl- v^nia preferred; references; state wages. Address N. Y., care Florists' Review. WANTED— A first-class grower of roses and carna- tions; must be a man of well known ability and to have held similar position of responsibility among large firms, to take charge of a new branch establishment, and to whom an interest as well as salary will be given. For terms, etc., apply to X. T., Louisville Florists' Supply and Exchange, 520 Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. GREEN-HOUSE GONSTRUGTiON. 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. LocKLAND Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. 50,000 Plants, 2';-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, express. ^.Jt 24 by mail for $1.50 B'jgiisimMHiay mm mmm Pseony Clumps For Fall Transplanting. PLACE ORDERS NOW. Clumps at ^v,i,div,dei„.o,woa„d Need no protec- ^lO Ofl ,- , ^"'"'^i' tion during winter. g>IV.UU C ..lti> .itrd. fi\"dtt^^i^,%T^jr"'" per 100 BRANT &, NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL. Menli'41 Fl..ri.= ts- Review -txhen you write. 20 boxes of lixl8 (B) double $3.40 per bo.x. 10 •■ l«xl8 (B) ■■ 3.40 44 •• IH.v22(.A) ■■ 4.10 50 square feet in one box. Glass is all new and in perfect condition. The entire ^icn r u lot for . . . .ct).ioU Cash. WM. F. KASTING, BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention Floiists' Review when you write. 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants i.Jut of 2'..;.in. pots, $1.25 per ix.-. $10 per icoo. Casli with order. Address FRED SCHNEIDER, Florist. 751 Crawford Road, Cleveland. O. I Fine Rose Stock ^ For Planting. ut of 3-in.Pots Vic. Kaiserins, Belle Siebrecht, Beauties. Maids, Perles, •$1.01 for sample lot Send to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Vegetable Plants. Cabbage-H. Succession. Flat Dutch. .Autumn King. Drumhead, Savov. and other varieties. Celery-White Plume, Golden Self Blanching Giant. Pascal, Golden Heart, and other vars. Tomato— Livingston. Stone. Paragon, and other vars. .All above plants field-grown, l.oc per 100; $1.00 per 1000: $s.nO per lO.mu. If bv mall, add lOc per 100. Cash vvjth order. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON. ■ - - White Marsh. Md. Mention Florists' Review when vou write. THE MOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your ( and Small Fruits. llescriptive Illustrated <'alalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa. ^;••^;..w T,!.tn y.-.u write NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL purchased trnm >herirf, Receiver, and Assigniee sales at less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittin|:s, Hose, Florists' Wire. Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers and Engines, Rope, IJght Wrought Iron Pipe, Glass Sash, and thousands o( other ariicles, 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. W rite for our free illustrated catalogues. Mention Florist.s' Review when you write. JUNE 30, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* J 07 N^ULt>.A..ULti.A.AAit*.A>..kAit>.AL.kALtA.LAA^UklAL4i.L.AAL4i.i.AALUALAAtt>.A..iAtt>.A..kAit>.ALAALt>.A.i/ ...NOTICE... WE, the following Wholesale Florists of Chicago, Illinois, hereby agree to close our respective places of business at 5:30 P. M. from Thursday, July 5th, until Monday, September 5th, 1898, or until duly published notice to the contrary. We furthermore agree that in the event of withdrawal from the obligation hereby entered into, to give written notice to all parties signing this agreement not later than Thursday previous to the Monday on which said withdrawal goes into effect. REINBERG BROS. E. C. AMLING. VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON. W. E. LYNCH. S. B. WINTER. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. A. G. PRINCE. BASSETT & WASHBURN. E. H. HUNT. J. A. BUDLONG. WIETOR BROS. POEHLMANN BROS. J. B. DEAMUD. KLEHM'S NURSERIES. A. L. RANDALL. ->^lfi»fT^ff»friff^fr^*MfTiff^fr^fi^fT^ 108 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 30, 1891. ST. PAUL, MINN. Commencement season is over, wed- dings are less frequent, bedding-out stock is about all planted, and the dull season is upon us. No one will denj- that trade in this section has been very good this season in all lines. There was never a larger and better stock of bedding plants, and they have all sold at a fair figure. As in former years, geraniums were most in favor, though the demand for pan- Eies was unprecedented, and shows how popular these little beauties are with the plant-buying public. There is a growing demand for cannas, which is gratifying, as it shows that these most valuable bedding adjuncts are at last being appreciated. The diminished demand for coleus, alternantheras, etc.. would indicate that these glories of a past generation are being rele- gated to the rear, and that progress in the florist trade is sure and certain. In our short growing seasons in the Northwest people want large, showy plants from the start, while the small amount of hardy blooming stock nat- urally increases the demand for blooming tender stock. On this ac- count foliage plants are not so popular here as in some sections of the East. Work at the city parks is nearly all completed. While there is no lavish display, a large number of plants have been put out, and artistic effect has been aimed at more than quantity. Cannas have been used very extensive- ly, and later on the beds should pre- sent a fine display of this handsome flower. The heat of the past week has had its detrimental effect on indoor blooms and pinched and shriveled buds are in abundance. Some good stock is brought in, however. Kaiserin are coming nicely while Testout on old plants are very fine indeed. Paeonies came and went in a few days, and their presence was hardly noticeable. Sweet peas are becoming quite abundant and meet with ready sale. Gladioli from carnation benches sell readily and auratum meet with fa- vor. In the plant line everything sal- able is cleaned out, though an occa- sional good plant is to be found. At [Continued page 110] ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchan^gc Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns for good stock Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. M. RICE Sc CO.—— EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies |COTTBROS.§ Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. ^""VxPBElVlee."""' BassettA Washburn wietor bros. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.G. AMLING, Wholesale (>^^ flOWePS 51 Wabash Avenue. W. S. HErrRON, Mqr. CHICAGO. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Tlorist... The rigrht kind of stock, packed In the right way. delivered at the right time, and at tlie rijjht prices 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A.L m ANDALL Wlioiesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Full line of Wire De- 25 N. 4th SI . PHILADELPHIA. PA, run Line Ol TTire ue- .v.^ w Miccessor signs and Florists' ■■ / Winter & G -••s. B. Winter HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. X A. BIDLONG *S?'a*n^^'o%';ierTn Cut FlOWefS, 37-39 Randolph St., ....CHICAGO. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 87-1. WIRE OESIG\S OUR OWN MAKE 437 Milwaukee St. P.O. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers elegraph andtelepJKui given prompt attentii 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Telephone Main 3208 A. G. Prince & Company *«-s^[-, ,,„„,,,„. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr 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 FIITE KOSES— Shipped Carefully to all Parts of the Country. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists E. H. MICMBb^?*,^.^^ 1620 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. NEW SEEDS. Primula, Florist Strain, trade pkt.. 50c.; double trade pkt., jl.OO. Pansy, Mitting"sGiant Flower- ing. Florist Strain, trade pkt.. 50c.; double trade pkt., 75c.; }i oz.. $1.00; 1 oz., $t.CO. Pansy, Ger- man, trade pkt., 25c.; double trade pkt. .40c.; H oz., 50c.; loz..$L'.00, Cineraria, Hybrids, trade pkt., 50c. ; double tr.idr pkt , 51 "^V .\bove seeds have been tested and hmii I HI p,r cent, new 1898 seeds. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. JUNE 30, 1S98. Tlie Weekly Florists^ Review. 109 m )m. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. We can fill all orders : Roses and Car P.EAUTIES. Write for Prices on ROSE PL4MTS. short notice with all leading varieties of ^e are lieadquarters for fine AMERICAX trial and con\-ince yourself. 51 WABASH AVENIE, CHICAGO. («^.<*'s.^iS..t«^.^''. . .^•^.>« V^ .*'S.*-".^.'*^.<*'.^.<«-'ft.^''ft.'^S.S*=?l.(«^.*'3.*-rt-.*^S ROSE PLANTS. Vs good as can be grown. \\'e have the following Rose Plants, the same as we have planted in our own houses, still on hand for sale. \\ e guaraatee them to be first class in every respect. 7,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 2 '.-in. pots, at $5.00 per 100. 600 KAISERINS 3-in. " 5.00 " bOO KAISERINS 2 '.-in. " 3.00 " 4,000 BRIDESMAIDS 2 ■2-in. " 3.00 " g3 FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Hinsdale, III. yr»5'-yv*'4i*)'v=?r»b'-y.*'4!r»^'fe»;-;' rso Better Stock in the World. 500 Meteor . . . 200 Bridesmaid 500 Brides . . 300 Sunset 300 Perle Order at once, as they will sell quick. 1000 Perle / 2u-i„cli pots, 1000 Bride ) «3.00 penoo 200 Testout, 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100 :l-inch pots, $5.00 per lOO I L>. l>. May ^ Go., St. Paul, Minn. 4 Do You Want Your Money's Worth? If so, don't dc-lav it but send me vour l)st at once of nil Bulbs and Plants lor forcings and decoration, stating quantity and sizes. \'ou will find inv priLos as low as others for FIBST-CI.ASS GOODS. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. cs, Japan, .ill kinds of Dutch, Trench and Ger- Azalea, Rhododendron, Palms and Nursery Stock lor lor. uiK an. I .oitd.jor I ^\ ^5 ^5 C ^^ '•! Chinese Sacred I Ov^DCSCLn man I Sill The Omaha Exposition If you are going to ^^ offer. SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT, PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS (seats free) and the Only Line Direct to the Grounds. ^5 l~ ^ Agent for fi-irth^r partlcLjIars. attend (and it will be what you can ill afford to miss), you will find this the best line to take. W. B. DODDRIDGE, (Irneral Manajrer, - ST. LOUIS, MO. H. C. TOWNSEND, Gen 'I Pass'r and Ticket Agent, gostonFerns.. N. Exaltata Bostoniensis, SS-OO to S25.00 per 100, out of bench. Large size. Prices on application. I have a fine lot of s6,oo, S8.00 and Sio.oo jier 100 sizes which will make fine plants in the fall if planted at once. CASH WITH ORDERS FROM ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES. WM.A. BOCK, North Cambridge, Mass. Meyition Flo SEED STORES and FLOWER STORES can protitablv handle our Ezcelsior Brand, an Odorless. Soluble Plant Food. Write for prices and terms to the trade and testimonial leaflet. Pure Bone Flour, FOB FlfOBISTS' USE. AMMONI.A 5 percent. Pure Dried Blood, > .\MMONI.\ 16 percent. b NITROGEN 13.'J2 •■ t, Write for Prices. I> We also manufacture an ODORLESS LAWN FOOD l THE WALKER FERTILIZER CO., \ CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. V. » Mention Florists' Review when you write. »! Floral Blotters THE FINEST NOVELTY FOR .ADVERTISING .\NV BUSINESS. Effective, and true to nature. Samples for 20 cents in stamps, DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO. MO The Weekly Florists' Review* JUNE 30, 1S9S. FORCI\G BILBS. Dutch Hyacinths, Von Sion Narcissus, Paper White Narcissus, Valley, Harrisii, Longiflorum, Azaleas and all leading Forcing Stock. Give us a list of your wants and we willqunte same. Don't forget that we are strictly in it on SUPPLIES OF ALL KIXDS, We have closed contracts with some of the best and most reliable produ- cers for our stock of Roman Hyacinths, Tulips, SEEDS, BUUBS AMD GUT PL-OWERS. VAUGHAN.McKELLAR&WINTERSON 45, 47 and 49 9 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. the city market, where the bulk of the plant trade is done, sales are reported as having been very brisk. Everything sold readily and at fair prices. The growers are now busy repairing their houses, replanting their benches, cultivating outside stock, etc. Chris Bussjaeger contemplates build- ing three new rose houses C0x20. He reports a very brisk spring trade in bedding plants, having sold out very early. C. A. Anderson, the Hill Florist, has sold his fixtures and stock to C. Buss- jaeger, and will discontinue his store for the summer months. L. L. May & Co. have recently re- ceived a fine importation of bay trees which add a great deal to the appear- ance of their fine store. They are re- pairing some of their houses and may build later in the season. I recently noted at one of the grovi'- ers' here some of the new 1897 cannas. Champion is a very large, bold flower, of very dark crimson color; plant a vigorous grower. This is bound to be a popular variety. Klondike also im- pressed me very favorably, both as to its color, a reddish orange, and the general habit of the plant. Duke of Marlborough, with a color and habit similar to Champion, is a decided ac- quisition. A light pink is not only a decided novelty, but is also a beautiful and valuable addition to this interest- ing class of plants. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO M.\R- KET. Saturday last ushered in the season of sum- mer dullness, but the days previous to Satur- day saw the demand both local and country ahead of expectations. Roses, especiallv good quality, were very short, and 10 A. M. saw the market so well cleaned up that late or- ders suffered. Beauties were in heavy demand with none to meet it, as one house expressed it, "We are sending Meteors for Beauties." Harrisii owing to small supply are having a fair sale. Smllax is suffering owing to the fine quality of Common Ferns now coming in. Carnations are getting smaller and receipts are less and will be until new crop conies in. Taken as a whole last week's business makes a good showing compared to former years ?arly everyone satisfied. •^)-i Always ISention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. WM. F. KASTING, J^S^h'^fiohs 495 Washington St., BtrfALO. N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wir H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II TUB LARGEST .^r^ SUPPLY HOUSE I IN AMERICA New Citalot^e of all Florists' Supplies on application t'nr the trade only, 50 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PLANTS White Plume, Golden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. Field-grown plants at JUKI per l.iiljd; 5-50 per lO.TOII. Cash with order. Sampl.s Ircc, C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. fltLtnT rLANIb Ulanchmg and Hartwell's u 90c per 1 WM. S itside plants from March sowing, x)o; $7.50 perio.ooo. Cash please. HERZOG, Littleton, N J. Morris Co. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. onsig'nniei Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice 5tock Solicited. (.)ur central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Boston Fern Special Offer on account of moving". 6-inch pots. $10.00 per dozen. 8-inch pans, very fine. $15.00 per dozen. Splendid for urowiiison ..r f.^r store decoration. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R.R. Germantown. Pa. FLORISTS' STOCK °[aS^^°"'^ Alternantheras, 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., MILWAUKEE, Wis. JUNE 30, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* ni SEEDS 'W^wwwvwwwwvwww^wwywwvwywwvwww' Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, i: ;ftf=ff:f=I(ci(cre!f=ff=ff=!fif:if!f=if:f-fK!««f:!ff!|:ff Pansy, Cineraria We are booking orders now for the above, Avhich will he tilled pronii>tly on receipt of the New Crop Seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of above varieties a trial, do so this year. We invite comparison with any. ^ ^ jt jt ...PANSIBS... Order now arrives. Hnut's Pansy Seed has quality ol the strains ^ d seed will be sent as soon as new crop seed made a name because of tin uld be pleased to send our cata of Florists' Flower Seeds to any one tains a Eeneral list of all Florists" Seeds. O/. Fine Mixed $1.00 Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed . . 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 ALSO ALLTHE NAMED VARIETIES. PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Trade Pkt Single, white 50c " red 50c " kermesina splendens 50c " mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c ( 'ur Cineraria seed is known among tliose who grow the finest plants. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora 50c We have a special fine strain to otter. GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c E. H. Hl\T, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. mmfmmmmmfmfmfmmmmffmfmmmmft CHRYSANTHEMIJMS! ..ROSBS.. GREEN Marquis de Montmort. Lady Fitzwigram, Berg- mann. Merry Monarch, Glory of Pacific, Robinson, Henderson, M. M. Johnson, Golden Trophy, D. Spaulding, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin, Ivory White. Ivory Pink, M. Bonnaffon. Mayflo\ver, Modesto, Jerome Jones, white, yellow and pink. Maud Dean, H. W. Rieman. Lottie Berry. Maud .\dams. EmilBuettner, Gretchen Buettner. Stock unexcelled, and very large quantity of it ready. Let us book order for now or future delivery. 2]4- in.. $3 per 100: Cuttings, rooted. $2 per 100. MARIE I.OITISE VIOI.ETS, Booted Bunners, $10.00 per 1000. POEHLMANN BROS. MORTON GROVE, cook county, ILL. Mention Fl.niM,-' Rfview w-hon yuu write. 8,625 left. They are Bridesmaids and Meteors in nne cudiiinn Ir.iin-" .-in pots. Yon can have them f.ir $3.00 per 100 ..r $i"i per 1000. WillexclMOi;.' l-r IJlin I'.-rirs .\lsoforsale-Sec,in,lh,anlX.i.liiHit> h.ngs Boiler The Floral Exchange. 6l4ChestnutSt..Phila..Pa. Mfntiun Floriats' Review when ynu wiile. Asparagus Plumosus 20, 1000 Am. Beauty, 2";-in., $4.50 per 100 1000 Kaiserin, 2', -in., 3.00 " 1000 Kaiserin, 3 -in., 4.00 " Very choice. Mav he returned at our expense if not satisfactorv . BRANT & NOE, - - • Forest Glen, HI. Galax For use with Violets. Stiff wiry Stems. Work up beautifully. Are all the rage ^^^^^,^^-^ Box of 5U00, $5.00 Less quantity at S1.2.i per 1000 REED & KELLER, "^Ri^^n p keusby I22W. 2SthSt.,NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacturers of WIRE »^ DESIGNS and Dealers in •FLORISTS' *^ SLPPLIES 1150 Tremont BIdg.. Boston, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. (True) Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc. $1.25 per bt!. Sphagnum Moss ^l[e^^T§a\S•&' PphI- $1.20 per bale, quality A No. 1. Asparagus Plumosa Nana, JUST THE THING FOR FEHN DISHES. 10.000 Plants at $2.50 per 100, or $20.00 per 1,0(K). Cash with order from parties unknown to me. I-EWIS UI.I.BICK, TIPPIN, OHIO. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers. Nanus strings 810 10 feel long, 60 cents. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON. - Shipped to any pari of the country. MASS. Z. K. JEWEn & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN. Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, • FORT WAYNE, IND. Menti( r;e THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Seedj*^ Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. rSatalogues 112 The Weekly Florists' Review* JUNE 30, ISOS. ^^^Microlepia Hirta Cristata ••••• ynu can sell the Boston Fern you will have no trouble in disposing of just as many of this beautiful sort. It is a most graceful and rapid growing variety that succeeds admirably tlie house. We have been growing it for a number of years, but until now we have never had stock in sufficient quantity to offer it at a popular price. 2'+ -in. pots, that can be grown into loor i2-in. pans by October, 75 cents per doz.\ $6.00 per loo: $50.00 per looo. Por other Ferns, Palms and Decorative Stock, See our current Wholesale Catalogue. -^5„ DO YOU GROW BULBS? GET OUR PRICES. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. RIVERTON, N. J. A good story will always bear reps- tition and although notes have ap- peared from time to time In The Re- view. I think, at no season as at the present, is the record of a visit to the H. A. Dreer nursery more in- teresting, when, previous to the grand annual cleanup (if such a term can be appropriately used), it should rather read turn over, for commencing at the first of June, as nearly as possible, when the bulk of orders have been filled for the season, the whole plant is gone over. Both the immense stocks of palms and ferns are shifted, the latter into frames to be carried through the summer months. It being impos- sible, even were it practicable, to carry these vast stocks in the houses during that period. The plants are sturdier and possess better color when exposed to ample light and air, care being taken in shading and watering; great essentials. Being allowed by that genial gentle- man, Mr. J. D. Eisele to roam around at my own sweet will, in company with my friend H. W. Tracy, representing S. F. Leonard & Co. of Chicago, who was on a visit to his brother John, who by the way. has charge of the ex- tensive seed trial grounds here, and both of whom are scions of Prof. Tracy of Michigan seed fame, we mounted the rockery or fort, so called, recently built by Mr. Trieker, which whilst original, strongly reminds one of the celebrated alpine rockery of Messrs. Backhouse of York, England. This promises to become a most inter- esting feature, and in connection there- with Mr. Eisele proposes to form a col- lection of conifers and evergreens. Those of us who have visited the famous spots of Europe, cannot fail to appreciate such efforts which must redound, nay are redounding to the credit of the constructors. We had a most interesting conversa- tion with Mr. W. F. Dreer, upon the subject of Japanese iris and paeonies of which he has made a study during several visits to the land of the Orient. As seen here, they are very beautiful, and convey some idea of their great beauty when seen in their native home. [Continued Page 114.] VJ.AAJ.J.J.jLJ.J.J!.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.AJ.J.J.J.J.Jt.AAJ.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.Ji.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.AXJ.J.AA«f The Harrisii Disease! can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for ten hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°o This has bct-n c v. - ' ; - ..-a bv experiments at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy 'Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. .\ ■ -"■ ^-nt bottle will convince you that a really remarkable : - ■ .- has been discovered. Send lor circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. #TTTTTTTVTTTTVTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTXTTTTTTTTTTTWTTTTT4 Uur assortment Cjm- liriffs oicr 100 distinct Colors. Strains and Blends Icets. eacii cont: PANSY SEED HEADQUARTERS. Special Offer: iNo. 2i:i(>i Sixtv itiOi pac seeds of distinct varieties (7.500 seeds in alli. for $1.75. Tlie "THREE BEST BLENDS for FLORISTS," own formulas (Nos. •2t)32. 2709. 2710i. 1.000 seeds each i:i,000 seeds in all', for $1.00. Double quantity. $1.7.5. CALCEOLARIA ijames' Straini. Extra Large Fluwering Mixed iXo. 17*li. Pkt.. 15c: trade pkt.. 50c. CINERARIA, E.\tra Large Flowering iXo. 1925), tlie iiest. Pkt.. 15c : trade pkts.. 50c and $1.(». PRIMULA, N.V. Special Florists' Blend i\o.3017).ou mixture of over 25 distinct large flowering fringed and double varieties, besides latest novelties. Pkt., 10c ; trade pkt.. .50c ; 1.000 seeds. $2.00. AU the above delivered prepaid. For separate colors, and other Florists* Seed, send for advance trade li.st. N. Y. MARKET GAHDENEBS' ASSOCIATION. 2^.^ ./\X Marie Louise Runners STRONG PLANTS. $1.50 per 100: $12.00 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. Mention Florists' Review w h-ii :■ u v.;::-.. 25,000 at S4 ver 1000; 60c. per 100. ].i00 Maid Beauties ■inch pots. HIU.SDALE aORAL P<^RK, lonsts Reriew. HILLSDALE, MICH. ARE REMINDED THAT Subscribers... plies oi 1 riorists' Review ' paper by bu Alw3>3 MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or crders. ; supplies oi the advertisers in the JUNE 30, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. US piriiiiiinniiJiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiii iiiii: iiiii: imriiiiiii iiiiii !iiii! iiniiniiiiii iini'mii^ jmiii liii 'iiin iiii! jwf iiii, [iiiiiniiii: iiinii iim: iuiiiiiinfjiiiiijiiiiiriniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii; inuniiiiniHiiJiniun ni^ i»"— less than $1,000,00fl.Mj i """•■'" 3°" U. S. War Bonds i g to get prices through our Purchasing Department on Glass, Pipes, Fittings, Tools, etc., etc. If your J I dealer cannot meet jobbers prices, write to Barnard to purchase for you. We do it for the accommo- | m dation of our florist customers, free of charge, and earn the good will of the trade. It's an offer = S worthy of consideration; it will earn you money because it saves you money on all purchases. There is m M nothing like knowing the real wholesale value of goods; the first dollar made is made in "the buving." S H Special Options secured, good up to July loth, on Glass, 16x24, double thick, A. Also on Pipes and Fit- a m tings. If interested, write for particulars. § B Our Special Prices on Fail Bulbs can be had for the asking. We have the reputation for high grade B M stock, and sell it at a very close margin. Please try us. S H Fancy Strain of Primula, Cineraria, Calceolaria, Etc., ready now. .Send for special g g circular. g I W. W. BARNARD & CO., mau E.KinzieSt., Chicago.] Hir iiiiiE ;iiii! iiii: ill: ill !!!ii inii IIIII 111 111 III III III III III III III III 111 .111 liir IIIII 111 :iii mi iiii ;ii ill ii; iiii iiMi M. g5 Acqu'ainred."'"] 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. ■- Ready for mm edi ate LANTING. with vour fellow-craftsman. We will introduce you. Every subscriber to the Florists''Revie\v is requested to send to tlie editor a cabinet sizepholograph with name and address on back for use General Introduction., Fully e'iU^il to those sent out the hist six years, first-olass and perfectly liealthy Only select^il Krowth froin flowering >hoots used In propagating. >TTON LA FRANCE AMERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-inch pots. S8 00 per 100; 4- inch pots. SP'.OO per 100. EOR, BRIDESMAID, GONTIER. SUNSET, BON SILENE, .MERMET LE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE. 3-inih pots. i'i.UV IKI- 100; 4-inch pots, $10, i".' pt-r lO'j. J. i;. DH.I.OB', BI.OOMSBUBG. FA. Page groups of these portraits will be published from time to time in style similar to those that have already ap- peared. .\ddress FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. Rose Hill Nurseries rias, Pandanus SIEBRECHT & SON, New YorkOffice. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle, N.Y. rHRYSANTHEMUMS! ^^ FRANK MARDV. $3 per 100; S40 per 1000; 23 at 100 rate. .•^end for list of other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS. - OAKLAND. MP. Always mention the Florists' Review when , writing advertisers. ''^ D ....CO-OPERATION.... F you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florets' Publishing Company.-.^ 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' REVltiW 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 patronage, and as a result tne stock represented by your certificate will earngood divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertiser; in the FLORISTS' REVIEW {always mentioning the paper ), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. ^ jt jt Jt Always mention the FloriSts' RevicW when writing advertisers.-.^ J* Jt 114 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JUXK 30. .>>9S. As the original names bestowed by the Japanese are preserved, I shall not attempt to give them here. They will be fully described in catalogue in due course. It being a very hot day, 90 degrees in the shade, a visit to the now famous water lily ponds was most inviting, and here we found the enthusiastic, and justly recognized authority upon aquatics and everything pertaining to aqua pura, Mr. Tricker, who in the character of Father Neptune directed us with his trident to the spot where these charming varieties are in full glory. The newer kinds are particu- larly interesting. Doogueana, Falcon- eri and O'Marana are among the cream of the collection. Some seed- lings of great promise are being zeal- ously guarded. The Victoria pond is in readiness to receive its royal guest, and the variety Trickerii will excell in all respects its predecessors. This picture would not be complete without the fine collection of bamboos, some of which are indispensable in an aquatic garden. Owing to the dry spell following the heavy and continuous rainfall, stock out of doors is not looking so well as we have seen it, a good rain will ma- terially assist its advancement, par- ticularly the herbaceous garden. I took notes of a few new and de- sirable commercial plants, of which I will give our readers the benefit later with illustrations; some new varieties of ferns and begonias. In the latter the kinds named Princess Carl of Den- mark 'in the Rex class and Gloire de Lorraine in the flowering section, are gems of the first water. As previously reported, changes are intended in a block of houses to con- form with latest ideas. These will be carried out at an early date. Rex. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. The annual rose show of the Ama- teur Horticultural Society was an un- usually fine display and was very suc- cessful. In addition to roses there were exhibits of sweet peas and a host of other flowers in season. HALIFAX, N. S. In the notes on page Sn of The Re- view for June 10 it should have read that the pair of variegated aloes had been under the care of Mr. Powers for thirty years instead of three years. W. M. WHAT IS IT? See last week's Eg-g- Plants J"i LLiii- pir IIKJ; $2.IHi per 1000 Pepper Plants, 'S: 2,00 Celery Plants 1.". 1,(HJ Tomato and Cabt>ag-e Plants 10c. per 100 E.H.SMITH, -- MACOMB, ILL. The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating Apparatus ROLLER NO INVESTMENT A GROWER CAN MAKE WILL PAY LARGER RETURNS THAN GOOD VENTILATING APPARATUS. OURS IS THE RIGHT KIND ?L li'' BEARING Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. ONCE A CUSTOMER. ALWAYS A CUSTOMER. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND. j F. R. PIERSON CO. I TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. i> ** *> I IMPORTERS, CjioirF Sffhs '< $ GROWERS AND V^HV/IVyL .JLLiyO, j. [.... .]"*:; Bulbs m, Plants | H ' ere we go To Clean Out.... Geran 10,000 Plants of Per 100 '4 and 3-ln. pots, ,$"2.00, $:f.OO. $100 Md. Salleroi, 2)i-m. pots 2.00 Mt. of Snow, 2^-in. pots 4.00 Bronze, 2K-in. pots 3.0D Mrs. Pollock. 2!i-in. pots 4.00 Sweet Scented, 3-in. pots 4.00 .A butilon. var. trading, 2J^-in. pots 4.00 Begoma Rex, 2 Ji -in. pots 4.0 > Coleus, 2-in. pots 2.10 Cobea Scandens, 3-in. pots 4.0O Heliotrope. 2'/i and 3-m. pots $2.00 3.00 Gv]nnocarpa.2K-in. pots 2.00 Impatiens Sultani. 2K and 3-in. pots 3.C0 Lobelia, dwarl and trailing 2.00 Lemon Verbena, 2}i-in. pots 8.00 Petunias, single fringed 3.00 Pvrethrum. Little Gem 2.00 Salvia, 2lt and 3-in. pots $2.00 3.00 Snow Crest Daisies 2.00 4.00 Sweet Alyssum, ■Zii-in. pots 2.00 \'erbena. e.\tra strong, 2JiC-in. pots \'incas. variegated, 2K-in. pots. . . . Bego ... 2.50 ,.. 4.0O 3K " 8-00 4 " 10.00 rooted cuttings 125 rooted cuttings 2.0 1 1. ■• 1.23 Any Other Stock Wanted. Write for Prices. TKKMS L',\SH ( iK C, 1 >, P, GREENE & UNDERHILL. WATERTOWN. N.Y. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 riant, 4-in. pot. IS inciies high, each $0.40 1 Plant, .'i-in. pot. 24 inches higli. each 75 1 I'lant, .5-in. pot. 30 inches high, each 1.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, WVNCOTE. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Vinca Major Variegata. 1,000 3-inch Pots. 3 to 5 leads, IS to 24 inches long, 75c per dozen $5,00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich. Cineraria ^-° Calceolaria James Giant Strain, STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Sphagnum Moss M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. JUXE 20, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 115 Are You Goin^ to S^^^^^1^"■'^ ^'^ Repair? r^ilr- cc. poLLWoRTfi YOLi WIUL, NEED SOME OF THIS MATERIAL. Florists' Supplies. Wire Work, Oulbs. Palms and Ferns. MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 251b. can, $1.50. VAN RYPER GLAZING POINTS, bcsfglazing point on the market, per 1000, 60c.; bv mail, 75c. SCOLLAYS PUTTY B^ULB. to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. each. ji, Ji ^ MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1.00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, 15c. each. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 oneida st., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Geraniums... 3-111.. strung. Ill bloom. $4.00 pt-r 100. Named Chrysanthemums... Strniii;. (rom >uil. fi.OU p.-r 1(10; $2.i.00 per loilli, ■ .X.inu-d. Kentia Belmoreana Strung stnckv plants, r, tn 7 k-axes. 20 to SO inches liigli. $l'J.iin to JJi.lXl pur dozen. Kentia Forsteriana i toll leaves. 2Uo 30 Indies high, $12.00 to $ls.00 per dozen. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, L. I. Mention Florists' Rpview when you write. PALMS AN D FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, ""s^-"^'^'^"^'- Chicago Mention Flo vhen ■ite. Carnations F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, ind. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' IVIdnual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field ol Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav Dec]uick and eas\. It will he a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 320-335 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Do You Want to Save 10° o? Let us figure INOVV on your list of BILBS for summer and fall delivery. y Harrisii, Longiflorums, ^ Roman Hyacinths, Etc. .., ^^ 1 Latania Borbonica Seed, per lb., .iOc . We Offer \ :, Ibs.. $2.25. delivered. Special / .'ireca Lutescens, lOO, 7.5c.; 1000, $6.00, Established 1S7; H. H. BERGER & CO., 220 Broadway, New York. LETTER HEADS BILL HEADS ENVELOPES CIRCULARS PRICE LISTS SHIPPING TAOS If you want any of the above, or any other printing, we can supply you. Best work and moderate rates. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building. CHICAGO. CRABB ^ HUNTER, Violet and Carnation Specialisb, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. 'MO\X7 '^ "^"^ *'™^ '° ''">■ Roo'isd Violet Run- I-^^— ' W ners. Marie Louise, Farquhar and Ladv Hume Campbell. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. In pots later. Write for prices, Ornamental Shrubs, HESBACEOUS FEBI:NITIAI.S. .A specialty of Iris, Phlox. Paonies, Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading ESTAtiLiSHEo les*. ^ew England Nurservman. READING. MASS. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in.... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers ARK They will materially advance REMINDED the inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT ^^^ advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review*.^, 116 The Weekly Florists' Review. JUNE 30, 389S. TORONTO. The dull season has evidently set in and there is very little doing with either plants or cut flowers now. How- ever, although trade may be dull, the growers are all busy tearing out and planting in their houses. After that is done a little recreation will be in order, and the annual excursion of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association, to Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, hav- ing been set this year for July 28, should just about catch everybody at the right time. The secretary will send notice as to time, fare and boat in due course. The weather has been very dry late- ly and a big wind with hot sun on Sunday was very exhausting to vege- tation. The hose has been much in requisition and those who bought hose at bargain day prices have been get- ting a little experience. I think I may say that as an incentive to pro- fanity, cheap hose stands unrivalled. Good hose costs more, but by buying it you save money, and in all probabil- ity your own soul in the bargain. This little digression is solely for the ben- efit of the subscribers of The Florists' Review. Is it not getting time for one of those friendly cricket matches to come off? I don't play myself, but I heard some of the boys mention it the other day, and the club wants a little practice to be able to lick Brampton later on. E. EASTER DATES. In a catalogue recently issued by W. W. Rawson & Co.. Boston, appear the dates for Easter for many years ahead. This is a matter of interest to all flor- ists and Messrs. Rawson are entitled to the thanks of the trade for publish- ing this interesting information. COUNCIL BLUFFS, lA. Frey & Kastner succeed McPherson & Frey, Mr. J. R. McPherson having sold his interest to Andrew Kastner. The down-town store will be removed to 4 Pearl street, which will be remod- eled at once and all new furnishings supplied. S. JACOBS &. SONS, HOTBED An7 IrSoUSE SASH, Office, 406 'West 13th St., HEW 'S'OBK. Factory, Borough o( Queens, New York. Mention Florists' Review when you write. FERMS $3.00 per 100 ; $27.00 per 1000. Chas.T. Darling, sioiy Brook, L. I., N.y. Another Triumph For Jadoo. At the tenth great Annual Exhibition of the Royal Horticultural •Society, held May 25-27, in the Temple Gardens on the Thames Em- bankment, London, England,-a displav of Plants in Jadoo Fibre was AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL OF THE FIRST CLASS. This bears out our claims that Jadoo Fibre, intelligently used, will always grow prize winners. Are you in line for the fall exhibitions ? Send fcir new lionkkt. The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. *'?:.(»i^.*'ft.'*??.*^.'*^<<*¥f.*?J.(«-'ia,i*^. CATTLEYA WARNERII. LAELIA PERRINII, Sophronites Grandiflora and Coccinea. Mil- tonia Spectabilis and many more. Lager &HurreH 1 Importers.. Summit, N.J. SMILAX 75 cents per J 00; | $5.00 per 1000. | I I Sample Plants for 10 cents. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. J p$g°^<;^ Gold Storage Valley ALWAYS ON HAND. Cases of 2,500 Pips, extra quality, $23; per 1,000. $12. Case? of 3,000 Pips, good qiialin $■_'.".; per 1,1X0. $10. CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., 501 S 503 W. 13th St., New York City. g1 Carnations i£ GEO. H4MC0Ch & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. SPECIAL offer: .\lte d and %ellow, 2h-incii 2l4c Alternaiithera, (rum fiat's I'Ac Scarlet Sage, from flats 2c , " ■ 3c 1 , 2M-inch 2c J :arpa, 3-inch -Ic rbenas, 3-incfi Golden Pyrethrur Centaurea Gymn( Cineraria Maritin Clirvsanthemums — Niveus, Mrs. G. West, Mrs. Twomblev, Mrs. I. Jones, Mrs. Whilldin, .Apollo. Mme". Bergman. M. Henderson. Gloriosum, Dawn. Good Gracious. Pres. Smith, 254-inch 3c .All the above are strong liealthv stock. H. STEINMETZ, SA.I.EIGH, N. C. Me Fl.j sts- Ke Everj' user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. I A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. HITGHIINQS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. JUNE 30, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* U7 THE GREATEST AQUATIC NOVELTY OF THE CENTURY! Victoria Trickeri Can be grown in the open air without artificial heat, under the same conditions as Nymphaia Devoniensis and Zanzibarensis. It grows to gigantic proportions when given ample room, but succeeds admirably in a tank of not more than six feet in diameter. We Iiave also grown it as a pygmy in a ten-inch pot. where it flowered beautifully, the leaves with Uirnod-up edges and all the characteristics of a fully developed plant. Plant out any time in June, For best results get a large plant. Price, $5.00, $7.50 and SIO.OO each, according to size. We als.i have on hand tine plants of VICTORIA RANDI, $7.50 and $10.00 eaih, .-Mso an extensive collection of hardy and tender day and night blooming Nymphaeas. Come and see our Water Garden at Kiverton, N. J. HENRY A. DREER, 7l4CliesM$t.,Phlladelpliia. ^,^ M" -^^ Queens X- V., Feb. i6. 'q? /"^ ' ^ Mr. Theron Parker. Brook- h^^ ^^ lyn, N.V. Dear Sin— I have tested " I ^ 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 1 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit UiX the invention. Very truly yours, C. ^. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. i8, *g7- Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir;— Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, Dailledu';2e Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. i8, 'o7. 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. I think that tliose 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 every success in the sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. Asmus. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 32 Morton Street, BROOKI.YIT, N. 7. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I i 'I POTS POTS POTS IK in., per 1000, f2.25 2 •• ■• 2,70 2'. " ■■ 3. .TO ■/. ■■ ■■ 4..W HARRISON POTTERY, 20.25 HARRISON, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when jou write. ■^ ^k ^^^^ Manufacturers and Dealers D A C^COTTON SEAMLESS, UfflliV BURLAPS, ETC. SECOND HAND BAGS BOUGHT AND SOLD. CINCINNATI BAG CO. Second and Walnut Sts., CINCINNATI, 0. Mention Florl.sts' Review when ynu wrile. Now in Course of Preparation The riorlsts' Manual... By WM. SCOTT \yant pnce, $5.00 ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, be quick and easy. It will be a whole libr: rbORISTS' PUBLISMIING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building. -CHICf\00. Rooted... ...Cuttings BY THE THOISAND. BY MAIL. Per 100 Double Petunias, 3-in pots, busliy.. .$3.00 Double Hollyhocks, Charter's strain. 4 colors, very strong bloomingplants. .. 5.00 Geraniums, 2-in., fine: '20 varieties 2.50 rooted cuttings 1..^0 Stocks, double, 10 weeks, 4 colors, in- cluding true snowHake, 2-in 2.00 Lobelia speciosa and C. P. Compacta. 2.00 Phlox Drummondi grandiflora, 4 colors, ■2.in 2.00 Cinerarias and Centaureas, 3 varie- ties, 2-in 2.00 Pyrethrum aurea, ■2-in 2.00 Begonia Ke.s, B varieties, 3-in 5.00 Vernon, 2-in 2.00 Metallica, 4-in., fine 4.00 rooted cuttings 20 vars. ..$1..»-2.00 Petunias, single, 3 varieties, 2-in 2.00 Antirrhinum. 2 varieties, •2-in 2.00 CASH WITH ORDLR. GEORGE J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. E.G. i NiuuecGo.l RIGIIMOrSD, IND. J < Fine I Cvcas Revoluta FOB PABTICUI.ABS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. us The Weekly Florists^ Review. JUNE 30. 1S98. ber INDEX TO ADVERTISERS, American Tadoo Co. .116 Amling, E. C lOS Baker. W. ] 110 Barnard, VV.W.& Co. 113 BassettS Washburn lOS 109 Bayersdorfer. H Co. .110 Berger. H. H. & Co.ll.i Blanc&Co lOS Bock.W. A lOit Brant & N oe .... 106-111 Budlong. J. A 10. - GUBVBL.AMD, OHIO. View when you write. 120 The Weekly Florists' Review* •JUNE 30, 1S98. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 29to59 Erie St , CHICAGO. LORD & BURNHAM CO.'S Cypress Hot Bed Sash and Frames ^'' "'«'"- ^«««t« bips. Vinlpts, etc. The Best is the Cheapest 1 I I r dl ell t I X sh t d 1 I cdd ul teul water apace all ar und I front d s and back) \\ rite 1 rinformation THE FOR ALL Florists UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE Kecommended and in use by the foremost florists and nursery- men in tlie land. ROSE KIIF6. CO., NIAGARA FALLS. N.Y. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. STANDARD FLOWER POTS- In any quantity, and of the best quality. Get iny price list before ordering elsewhere. W. H. ERNEST, station M, N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. Now in Course of Preparation Price, THE st°° FLORISTS' wiU'™ sr..""" MANIAL '"" It Will tell you just what you want to know in just the wav vou want to be told. It will cover thewhole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists' Publishing Co. 520-335 Caxton Building, Chicago. Superior in Every Rspect ^.- " FREIGHT ALLOWANCE covers freight to most points in East. d Middle States. Send to New Vorl< ( )ltice Inr circular and price list. Send .5cts. postage for latest Catalogue of .- . . . for catalogue of Patent Iron Green- Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. Send 4cts. postagi house construction. Estimates lurnisiied for Cypress Greenhouse Material New York Office, St. James Bjdg., Broadway and 26th Street. General Office and Works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. <*=S.<«^v<*^.^ ^.'«^.<«^.l*^.^^<«^% Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, Etc , Erected Complete. Iron or Wood Frame Construction. £ ....HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING.... £ I Cypress Greenhouse Material... ...Hot Bed Sash 1 4 Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract. \ I 605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO. | dust is bad for plant lungs no escape of dust where "Spence" Mot. Water Heater is used shaking and dumping done with closed doors. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFG. COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. V. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOaa-nACKAY=CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Write for "Spence" Book. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY HAVING ME BUILD AND HEAT your GREENHOUSES Henry W. Gibbons, EXPERT ADVICE AND PI.AITS PVRKISHED. 134.136-138 LIBERTY STREET. NEW YORK. ESTIMATES PBEE. HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, riniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue. • • • GREENHOUSE BUILDING M^[::-^m m % Copyright, 1898, by rbORISTS' PUBUISnilNG CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CtllGAGO. VoI.IL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 7, 1898. No. 32. LATANIA RUBRA. The true latanias, among which the above species is numbered, are com- mixing of botanical names ia unfor- tunately quite frequent among the palms, and makes these noble plants a decidedly perplexing study to the Latania Rubra. paratlvely rare palms, and are quite distinct from the plant we so com- monly term latania, the latter palm being correctly named livistona. This beginner, for in many instances what has doubtless been merely a provision- al name has been handed down as the proper title, and naturally results in much confusion whenever the revision of any particular genus is attempted. Latania rubra, or L. Comniersonii, as recent authorities designate it, is by no means common in trade collec- tions, though introduced from Mauri- tius about 120 years ago, and beauti- ful as this species undoubtedly is, it is hardly probable that It will take a prominent place among florist's palms, owing to the fact that in a young state it is too slow a grower. The leaves of this latania are fan- shaped, dark bronzy green In color, and deeply divided into narrow seg- ments, the latter being ed9:ed with dull chocolate color and slishtly armed with fine spines. The leaf stems or petioles form quite an ornamental fea- ture in this plant, these being com- paratively long, quite smooth and dull crimson in color. So far as can be gathered the latania in question may be safply counted among dwarf palms, its ultimate heieht beine placed at seven to eight feet, and while the larg- est plant that T have seen was only about five to six feet high, yet this gave no evidence of having cnmnleted its growth, and under arood cultivation it is quite likely these dimensions may be considerably exceeded. As an East Indian species and being probably found in the lowlands near the coast, we find that this latania en- joys warm house treatment, and also abundant moisture. The soil should bp rather liebt. and nrefpr!)b1v con- taining a enod nroDortion of peat, and the pots wpll-drainpd. lar?e tints and frentipnt disturbances of the roots be- ing thiners to he avoided. A shaded house and a temperature spldora be- low 70 degrees are other points to be remembered, while attacks of scale In- sects should he watched for. and promntlv met, for thnueh the leaves are auite hard yet they are soon mark- ed bv Insects. Pronaeation Is effected bv seeds, and in regard to the seeds is fouhd one strong distinction between the lata- nias and the llvistonas, the former 122 The Weekly Florists^ Review, producing three-seeded fruits, while the fruits of the latter contain one seed only. W. H. TAPLIN. LIQUID MANURES. Would you give me through the col- umns of The Review some idea how to construct a manure tanii to hold say, 500 gallons? We have a splendid force of water and propose by shut- ting off the city water with an ar- rangement of valves to utilize the same pipes for liquid manure distribu- tion. Also some idea as to whether animal manure or chemical fertilizers should he used, and the proportions. J. H. H. To supply the nourishing elements in liquid form for plants during their growth, if done judiciously, is to my experience the most efficient and fa- cilitating method to further their unbalanced condition of the required elements, constituting plant food may render it ineffective, when not inju- rious, for we must not forget that we give it in water and any ingredient in a soluble condition will be absorbed. On the other hand, if judiciously pre- pared and applied, it is the best meth- od in which to give nourishment, to deal out the food in rations as re- quired, and shows immediate effect. We infer from this that the material should be carefully selected and well decomposed so it is ready food, and given in a mild form, but given often. In fact, if a sufficient portion could be given with each watering the best re- sults would be obtained. If we have any knowledge of what parts our soil is most deticient, this can be supplied in larger quantity, and the use of the liquid made more effective. Some ad- vocate changing the diet; that is, to give at one time a larger proportion Geo. Wittbold's New Store, Chicago. growth. Like every other way in which to supply food, it can be overdone, given too much or too strong for the plants to digest, and the result is often injurious when not destructive. This is accomplished so much easier in the liquid form than when supplied in the soil or given in the form of a mulch, and can be supplied in quantities as required by the plants from time to time. The water absorbed by the roots carries the nourishing elements into the plants for assimilating, so if the liquid contains too much of these ele- ments and the plant is in a condition to absorb it too rapidly more food is taken up than can readily be digested. Again the liquid may be in a raw con- dition, not fully decomposed, and a thirsty plant will take it indiscrimi- nately, taking up food which is uncon- genial, Indigestible and injurious. Fur- ther, it may contain much more of one ingredient than is required, and this of ammonia and the next time more potash, but to my experience it is just as well, if not better, to mix all to- gether like these elements are present in what we call a rich soil. Now to answer the inquiry more specifically, I will describe the con- struction of our manure tank and its workings. I have given the matter quite a good deal of thought, and the way our tank is now constructed has proved very satisfactory. As to the capacity, a tank of this kind can be built of any dimensions from a hun- dred gallons capacity to several thou- sands. In the first place, the location should be where the temperature will not fall below 60 degrees or where th3 contents can be kept at that temper- ature. As fermentation, decomposi- tion, will only take place in a warm atmosphere, a warm location is of the greatest importance. Our tank is built of brick and is ce- mented. It is built in two equal parts. separated by a partition, each being 4 feet square on the inside and 5 feet deep, and each holding about 600 gal- lons. So what we call our manure tank is more correctly two tanks con- nected. One of these is built three feet in the ground, the other stands two feet higher, and is consequently only one foot in the ground. On the side most convenient to approach a 2-inch pipe is walled in the partition 2K feet up from the bottom of the upper tank for the purpose of drawing off the liquid from the upper tank in- to the lower. The walls of the upper tank are 12 inches thick, the lower tank being over half in the ground; 8-inch walls are sufficient, so if the walls are built flush on the outside the lower tank will hold more, having only 8-inch walls. An 8-inch wall for the partition is strong enough. My space did not permit, otherwise I would have built the lower tank to double its size, at least large enough to hold 1,000 gallons. It will not be out of place here to mention that our houses are piped for the distribution of the liquid manure and are worked with a hand force pump. One man can easily manage the pump to run it to the most distant houses. This same line we use in win- ter for tempering water running through a coil of pipes in a small steam boiler, drawing the water from our regular waterline with the pres- sure from the city waterworks. To commence operations we place the raw material in the upper tank, enough so it will cover the bottom, from 6 to 8 inches deep, and then fill up with water to the connecting pipe, or the tank half full, and stir up well. It will take from two to three weeks for the decomposition of the first ma- terial. When decomposed enough for use the solid matter will all have risen to the top; then fill the tank up to the top and stir all up well. In about one hour the whole of the solid matter will have settled to the bottom, when the clear liquid can be drawn off through the connecting pipe into the lower tank for use. This should not be de- layed, for in one to two hours' time the solid matter will commence to rise and the clear liquid become riled again. In one day the whole of the mass will be on top again and the same filling up and drawing off can be repeated. This is the process of leaching out the decomposed soluble matter. After two or three times drawing off we fill in small quantities of fresh material, which will decompose very rapidly be- ing mixed with the older material in full fermentation. The stirring and filling up with fresh water causes a temporary cessation of the ferment- ing process and everything settles to the bottom, so there is scarcely any danger from the fresh undecomposed material. When accumulating too much in the tank, being too cumber- some to handle, some can be taken out with a shovel when the whole mass is on top. It should not be allowed JULY 7. : The Weekly Florists^ Review. 123 to become too full, as it will interfere with the drawing off of the clear liq- uid. To keep our tank in operation in this manner it has a daily capacity of 300 gallons clear liquid manure. Of course this- is much diluted, but amply strong, and for reasons stated before much more preferable and safer than when stronger. We use it mostly in our carnation houses every week and sometimes oftener, but where and whenever we use it, it takes the place of a good watering. Now as to the material we use. Fresh clean cow manure furnishes the base, and of this we use the most; next in small quantities we use hen manure. Sheep manure is undoubtedly an ex- cellent material, but as It is a strong manure, must be used carefully the same as hen manure. Next we use bone meal and sulphate of potassium. Good care must be taken so no lime will get in with it. consequently no ashes can be used, as the lime will set the ammonia free, and one of the most powerful parts be lost. To sup- ply the potash wanted, we use sulphate of potassium, which besides has the property of binding the ammonia. All animal fertilizers we use fresh in or- der to get the whole strength. This is the material that we generally use, but there are many other fertilizers that could be used to advantage; in be used judiciously, in quantities ac- cording to their relative nature and strength. We use the above mentioned manures in about the following pro- portionate quantities. Say with one barrel of clean fresh cow manure we of dried blood and bone, and find a 5 or 6-inch pot full once in a while very efficient. There are othei little things facili- tating the work that will bear men- tion. In order to stir up and at the same time fill up the tank with water previous to a drawing oft', we use a piece of %-inch pipe long enough to reach conveniently to the bottom, with an L on one end and attachment to connect a hose. With this pipe we run the water to the bottom of the tank and it proves a very effective stirrer, especially if there is much pressure behind it. For to break the mass on top we use a hoe or the stream of wa- ter direct from the hose. When we draw off we hold a common wire skim- mer, as is used in the kitchen, at- tached to a long handle over the pipe in the upper tank for a strainer to prevent any floating pieces slipping through that may cause trouble in the pump. The connecting pipe is closed with a wooden stopper, that is easily removed and replaced again. It will bear repeating that a warm tempera- ture is required to keep the tank in operation. FRED DORNER. Geo. Wittbold's New Store, Chicago. fact, everything that will decompose and can be converted into plant food. Commercial fertilizers can also be used, especially if it is desired to make the liquid stronger, and I believe when used in combination with the common manures, will lose much of their harsh and often injurious effects, at least in inexperienced hands. Of course all these materials have to use about a half bushel of strong hen manure, an 8-inch pot of bone mea! and a 3i^-inch pot of sulphate of po- tassium. This may be nearly enough for the beginning, then add while in operation one-fourth or one-flfth of this in proportionate quantities. Wo also use a fertilizer manufactured here In Lafayette from the offals of a slaughter house, consisting mostly HERBACEOUS PLANT NOTES. Though this summer has so far been remarkably dry with us, the hardy pentstemons are in excellent shape since the middle of June and being so very floriferous they are conspicuous in the borders even in June and July, when hardy flowers of every descrip- tion are so very plentiful. P. barba- tus hybridus in its various colors, ranging from very light red and scar- let to deep purplish carmine, has the same habit and vigorous growth as the old P. harbatus, but the size of the flower is greatly improved. The long tapering panicle with its many 124 The Weekly Florists* Review. ixiLSi.isa. branchlets is loosely set with the bright tubular flowers, which open out in succession lasting for a long time in perfection. P. Torreyl is a trifle smaller in the flower, but is a most desirable variety on account of the deep bright red color, while P.b. Youn- gii is of a lovely amaranth shade and bears much larger flowers with the same profusion as any of the others. All these grow to a height of about three feet. P. Murrayanus is not so tall as the former. The panicles are more slender and more closely set with flowers of a very deep dark red, the tube is narrow, about l^^ inches long, and the foliage is broader and has a glaucous appearance; a very dis- tinct and desirable species. P. laevigatus digitalis has large white and open flowers, arranged in a rather compact thyrse on strong erect stems 3 feet high or over. It is a bold plant when in bloom and deserves more attention. It has been neglected for a long time, though I really can see no reason for this slight, because this penstemon is not only very showy in a border or shrubbery, but also one of the best for cut flower purposes, though all are good keepers and are frequently used in a cut state. P. pubescens is rather dwarf, generally about 11^ feet high, a very profuse bloomer, sending up many stems which bear loose thyrses of very pret- ty medium-sized flowers, white com- bined with pale purple or lilic. This is one of our native plants, but in a wild state the flowers are much small- er, the stems few-flowered and often the color is a very dull purple. Under cultivation and by selection all these faults have been remedied and we have now decidedly elegant flowers, very freely produced for a long time during the summer months, while the original plant seldom blooms later than the middle of July. The above are all perfectly hardy with us, requiring no protection of any description, while P. Clevelandii, P. Jeffrayanum, P. heterophyllus, P. spectabilis and some others are not to be relied upon in our severe win- ters, though with some protection they often come- out all right in spring. They are propagated easily by division or when stock is scarce cuttings can be made in spring or after flowering time is over. These cuttings will root freely inside of a few weeks when in- serted in a frame and shaded from the sun. A light and open soil is best for them, but to obtain the best results, especially when grown for their flow- ers water should be freely applied dur- ing our dry and hot summer months where the ground is not naturally on the moist side, yet even in such dry situations as on our own borders they have done surprisingly well and we never yet could spare the time to wa- ter any of our hardy plants. Oenotheras, I mean the real hardy perennial species, not biennials, are Indispensable in the borders. Their large and showy flowers, springing from the axils of the leaves as the growth elongates, are produced during the whole of the summer months un- til September, and bright colored patches among the green foliage of late fall blooming plants or along the edge of the shrubbery are always accepta- ble. O. glauca Fraserii is a free grow- ing, rather dwarf, semidecumbent plant, a foot or so in height, with glaucous, oblong foliage and brilTiant bright yellow flowers. 0. taraxacifolia is a little taller in growth, with slight- ly pubescent, serrated foliage and very large and open white flowers. 0. Youngii grows 15 to IS inches high, has lanceolate foliage, deeply toothed and large deep golden yellow flowers, darker than O. glauca, produced with the same freedom and at the same season. O. speciosa comes out white, but af- ter a few hours turns a lovely light pink shade; the flowers are very large and open, the leaves deeply serrated, hairy beneath and grows 2 feet in height. O. rosea is a lovely dark rosy pink flower, with small ovate leaves, rather dwarf and compact in habit, only 6 to 8 inches high. This beauti- ful plant is a little tender and should be planted in a well sheltered spot or else receive a liberal covering of some kind in winter. The old plant will die down invariably, but the long, wiry underground runners are ready to start out when spring opens, the same as the runners of O. speciosa and many others of the family. A light soil and a fair amount of sun seems best suited for their welfare. bcabiosa caucasica has been in flower since June 1st. S. c. connata is a larger flower, often being more than 3 inches in diameter, the color also is decidedly improved, pale blue, and with us at least it flowers contin- uously until severe frost sets in. We had it in bloom last year as late as November LOth. The foliage has a glaucous hue, is lanceolate and much divided; the plant grows 15 to 18 inches high. S. c. alba is a desirable white variety blooming with equal freedom. The flower heads are about 3 inches in diameter and the foliage is not lacerated or divided into so many segments as in the type. S. ochroleuca is an old free blooming fa- vorite with pale straw colored flower- heads, smaller in size than any of the above named, but bloom is produced in suca great quantities that size and quality may be overlooked for once. All are excellent for cuttings. They have long wiry stems and last well in water. Any ordinary light garden soil will suit them admirably and they propagate readily by division Tn spring. Fall division is not recom- mended because we can ill afford to sacrifice the late crop of flowers, which at that time are so useful in brighten- ing up the borders. Among the many campanulas in flower at present we should mention C. Van Houttei, with remarkably long, large, drooping. light blue bells, ar- ranged almost along the full length of the stems, which are about 2 feet high; also the beautiful pure white C. trachelium fl. pi. The flowers are not' so large in this species, but they are arranged closer along the stem; both last for a long time in perfection. The first named will bring an abun- dant second crop in late autumn. C. punctata is another of the large, pendulous flowered species of great lasting qualities, pure white on the outside, but in the throat thickly spot- ted with small red dots; height about 15 to 18 inches. C. garganica is a very neat dwarf compact growing plant, covered with erect, light blue bells un- til September. When once well estab- lished in a spot it forms a dense cush- ion-like mass and then it is a most beautiful object, either in the border or on the rockery. J. B. KELLER. ALTHAEA MEEHANH. (Althaea frutcx-Hybiscus syriacus.) This is by far the best of all varie- gated leaved Althaeas. It may be a variety known under a different name, but most diligent research failed to find any reference to it in any of the European or American horticultural publications, and when we received it twenty years ago from our old friend Thomas Meehan and found its desira- ble qualities, we gave it the name of its popular introducer. The habit of the plant is very com- pact; leaves broadly variegated with yellowish white and never scorched by the most intense hot weather, as is the case with many of the other forms of variegated althaeas. Flowers very large, single, bright light violet and carmine base — produced in great profusion during the whole summer. P. J. B. AMONG CHICAGO GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn's. Bassett & Washburn's immense es- tablishment at Hinsdale is always in- teresting. Some notes on roses made during a recent visit will be found in our rose department in last issue. At this place six painters are now at work. Mr. Bassett believes in paint, and an average of four painters will have steady work here for the next ninety days. He don't give every house a coat of paint each year, but aims to have none pass the third year with- out a coat. The painting is generally done soon after the house is replanted for another season. Mr. Bassett feels he can't afford to have a house idl.= for a single day and has never noted any ill effects to the plants from paint- ing while they are in the house at a season when ample ventilation is re- quired anyway. He holds that the age of a house has no bearing on the pro- duct if it is kept up as it should be. His oldest commercial houses are now in the ninth year and he gets just as good and just as many flowers from them as from the newest ones. He has been fortunate enough never to have any diseases or insect pests to The Weekly Florists' Review* 125 Althaea Meebanii. contend with. Says they may yef ap- pear, but that he won't worry till they do. They have now purchased the big Mitchell greenhouse (which they had at first leased), together with a lot of land 000 feet square, and are thor- oughly remodeling the house. This house is 50xt)tK» feet and I'J feet high at the ridge and was first used for vegetables and later for roses. All the timber supports have been taken out and iron pipe substituted. Ven- tilators have been added at both back and front, and new heating arrange ments supplied. Benches with tile bottoms are being put in and there will be seven of these, each about five feet wide. The benches will carry six inches of soil and the house will be devoted entirely to carnations. They will have 30,000 plants this year ,a few Daybreak and Scott, but mostly the newer and fancy sorts, including Jubi- lee, Mrs. Bradt, Triumph. Gold Nug- get, Pingree. Flora Hill, Mary Wood. Dazzle, White Cloud, Evelina and oth- er new sorts. With them Mrs. Bradt paid big returns last year. From 500 plants they cut from .50 to 1.50 flowers a day and they all sold quick at from |5 to $10 per 100, the average being nearer the higher price. In their new carnation house a bench of Jubilee is already planted. "It's a good carna- tion," said Mr. Bassett. "but we are ready for one of similar color and stem without its faults. We would like one that is a better producer and that is not so subject to rust." In one 2(K;)-foot bench he is going to plant a lot of varieties together, one or two hundred of each and note results. Last year they grew 2(K) Jubilee in the field during the summer, but they didn't amount to anything. If grown at all they must be grown under a glass aill summer, is their experience. Their plants of Flora Hill have not done very well in the field. They have lost about 20 per cent of the plants from stem rot. Think the plants may have been plant- ed out too early and that the cold may have brought about a check that induced the disease, and that some of the plants may have been set too deep in the soil when planting. Recent heavy rains have flooded a part of their carnation field. Of chrysanthemums they will grow about 25.(i Flora Hill, 1,000 each of Argyle and Mayor Pingree, 500 Evelina and 250 Bon Ton. LONGIFLORUM LILIES. From "N. R. H." comes the follow- ing: "Would you please tell me through your columns when to pot up L. longiflorum for Easter; also what size to plant. I want some single bulbs in 6-inch pots, some in 7 and 8-inch pots with two. three or as many bulbs as it takes to till them. Please tell me the best methods of cul- ture and such hints as may be use- ful." The Lilium Harrisii or so often called the Bermuda lily begins to ar- rive in this month (July) and by end of August all orders are filled, but the longiflorum is later and many of the bulbs don't reach us till September, and if Easter is early there is no time to be lost from the day of arrival till they are in flower. Last year if it had not been for the extraordinary fine and warm March we would have had a good many hundred longiflorums wasting their sweetness two weeks after Easter festivities were over, so as soon as bulbs arrive get them potted at once. If you are short of bench room place them in a cold frame and cover with sash. The sash is not ab- solutely necessary, but it prevents an oversoaking in time of heavy rains. The soil should not be heavy; a light loam will suit them well and no fresh manure should be used with it, but a fifth or sixth of well rotten manure will help very much. For the past two years we have pot- ted both the longiflorum and Harrisii in 3 and 4-inch pots, and when they have filled the pots with roots and made a few inches of growth, shifted them into a 5, 6 or 7, their flowering pot. This is a good plan for several reasons. You save much room on the bench during September. October and November, at a time when your bench- es are filled with chrysanthemums. It the lilies are diseased or they don't start you have not wasted so much space, labor or soil, and for those that you wish to put 3 bulbs in an 8-inch pot it is much the best because you can select them all about the same degree of earliness, a great considera- tion. The great bulk of the longiflorums grown are 5 to 7 and 7 to 9, the latter much the best for selling in pots; 3 bulbs in an 8-inch pot is a fine Easter plant. One bulb will do in a 5-inch, but better in a 6-inch. The principal I)oints of their culture is not to over- force them when first brought into the house, increase the heat as flowering time approaches, let them be in a per- fectly light house at all times and never let aphis make their appearance on them. W. SCOTT. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GR.\NT, Editor .\nd M.\nager. The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. .■i20-S35 Caxton Buildlne, Chlcaeo, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, Ji.oo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in tlie trade only. Advertising rates: Per inch, Ji.oo; ^ page, $13.00; full page, $25.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iM. THE OMAHA CONVENTION. The time for the Omaha convention of the Society of American Florists is rapidly approaching and it behooves one and all in the trade to make ready to attend. Those who voted at Prov- idence to go to Omaha this year should not fail to back up their vote by their presence at the meeting next month. And those of the west should be there to a man and show the east- ern members that a rousing meeting can be held west of the Mississippi river. In addition to the attractions of the convention there will be the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition with the great and only Taylor at the head of the horticultural department. And we may have an- other opportunity to listen to the im- passioned eloquence of Professor Dan- iel Webster MacLean. If San Fran- cisco, Yokohama or Manila would like to have the society meet there next year they would do well to at once se- cure Prof. MacLean to extend the in- vitation. The acceptance would come as a matter of course. The oflicers and executive commit- tee have prepared a very attractive program that will undoubtedly result in much practical benefit to the trade. The Omaha florists will do everything in their power to make it pleasant for the visitors. The bowling and shoot- ing matches will undoubtedly be the "hottest" yet. Really no one can af- ford to miss the benefits and pleasures of these annual reunions whether they be held on the Atlantic or Pacific or midway, as this year. We don't mean the midway at the exposition, though probably that will also have its attrac- tions. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Business is very quiet. Flowers are not over plentiful and prices low. Con- tinued hot weather for the past week has had a depressing effect on the market. Roses are in very bad shape, most of them being small and off color and the majority of them mildewed. Price for most of them is from $1 to $2.50 per hundred. Good shipping stock is quoted a trifle higher. Extra good Meteors and Maids sell well at $4. The fact is extra good stock is very scarce, as most of the growers are in the midst of planting new stock. Car- nations are still plentiful and there is quite a falling off in quality. White is about the only ones in good demand for funeral work. Price on all colors is 75 cents and $1 per 100. Sweet peas are a great glut and go for any price offered in 1.000 lots; price per 100 15 cents. Some good valley was seen last week and sold well at $3. Charlie Kuehn received a fine ship- ment of some 200 Harrisii lilies last week from growers in Illinois. They came in good shape and sold readily at 75 cents per dozen. Smilax is not selling well, consider- able of it going to waste at the com- mission houses. Notes. S. S. Skidelsky was in town last week representing Messrs. Craig, Har- ris and Rice, of Philadelphia. Mr. Skidelsky showed some very fine plants, making his headquarters at Kuehn's. Prof. Irish, acting director of the Mo. Botanical Garden, returned home from Omaha Saturday morning where he attended the educational conven- tion. The professor is much pleased with his trip, especially his visit to the 128 The Weekly Horists' Review. exposition grounds which he states are very fine. F. C. Weber and family left Satur- day night to spend the Fourth with relatives in Illinois. Fred will be back in time to bowl with us next Thursday night. Charlie Young, wife and mother, left last week to spend the summer north. Mrs. Ellison, of Ellison" and Tesson, and Dr. Helwig, wife and baby, will join them next week. The Picnic The picnic committee held its sec- ond meeting Friday afternoon at Jor- dan's and decided to hold the .5th an- nual picnic Wednesday, July 20, at Star Park. Belleville, 111. A special train will leave St. Louis in the morning and take us direct to the park. Those coming on the after- noon train will be met at the depot and taken to t\ie park. The florists this year seem to take a great interest in making the picnic a great success. Chairman Kunz has appointed the fol- lowing committees to act at the pic- nic: Reception — A. S. Halstedt. chairman; E. W. Guy, William Trillow, Adolph Fehr. Gustave Grossart, Michael Semm- ler, William Hucke and Henry Emmons. Transportation — Fred C. Weber, chair- man; C. A. Kuehn and John W. Kunz. Finance— C. C. Sanders, cliairman; F. W. Ude and Emil Schray. Games and Sports— J. J. Beneke, chair- man; C. C. Sanders and A. Fehr. Music — Max Herzog. chairman; J. P. Ammann and P. J. Fillmore. Shooting— Robert F. Tesson and E. W. Guy. Bowling— Carl Beyer and A. S. Hal- stedt. Refreshments— John Steidle, chairman; Theo. Faller and Herman Ude. Medical Advisers— Doctors Helwig and Halstedt. Bowling Items. No bowling notes this week, as we did not bowl on Monday night, it be- ing the 4th of July, but in the next issue of The Review will be found the scores of Thursday, July 7, and Mon- day, July 11. I will state for the bene- fit of my friend, Mr. Austin Shaw, that St. Louis cannot afford to cease its phenomenal work, as we are out for the trophy and the Omaha boys will have to roll some great games to beat St. Louis or even our friends from Chicago, as both the latter teams are rolling on very difficult alleys. Phila- delphia, Buffalo and New York please take notice. j. j. b. BOSTON. Review of the Market. This week, as usual, has been a busy one for both retail and whole- sale florists, with an elegant demand for the best grades of roses, which have been sold up so close as to al- most create a scarcity. Kaiserin has been the leader, and easily brought from $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen, as have also some nice blooms of Bridesmaids. Common varieties have been a little more plentiful and have averaged from $4.(Wl to $8.00 per hundred, while a few have sold for less. Out-of-door roses are about done, but what have come in have sold well at about the same price as Brides. Meteors have now come to the front, and will have the call now as a red rose, although Beauties will always be good prop- erty, for which $3.00 per dozen is the outside figure. Carnations are plenty, but the de- mand for school purposes has kept them fairly well cleaned up; ."lO cents to $1.')0 per hundred is the ruling price, while strictly high grades sell readily at $3.00. Sweet peas are plenty, but not of a high quality, stems running very short; priced from 2."'> to oO cents per hundred. Lil- ies are in ample supply at same prices as past few weeks. Valley of only fair quality sells for from $2.00 to $3.00 per hundred. There is plenty of odds and ends, such as candy tuft, feverfew, stocks, campanulas, etc., which have sold fairly well, being used for bouquet work. The Weekly Market. The exhibition this week brought out some fine specimens of seasonable, hardy flowers, including an exceed- ingly fine display of roses, for which Mrs. E. M. Gill, James Comley and Mrs. B. P. Cheney took all the honors. John L. Gardner exhibited Iris Kaempferii and received all of the prizes. He also received first prize for Campanula Medium, with W. N. Craig a close second, who also re- ceived second for a nice collection of sweet Williams. There were three nice lots of delphiniums shown by John L. Gardner, A. W. Blake and Rea Bros., who obtained first, second and third prizes respectively. W. N. Craig received first for a col- lection of herbaceous plants, Rea Bros., second, and George L. Clark, third. Miss Hattie B. Winter secured first for vase of flowers, and Mrs. E. M. Gill second. Among other exhib- its, W. W. Lunt showed a fine speci- men of Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, and Geo. Hollis a nice collection of gera- niums. News Items. Carbone made a decided success with the decorations at Harvard Col- lege, using all the Jack roses he could get hold of. The exodus to the old country still continues. Charlie Halbrow, the New- ton rose grower, sailed on June 30, and D. Duncan, of Arlington, expects to leave this week. John Price, with Howard, of Somerville, and Carl Beers, a Bangor florist, are both now well on their way to old England. Allen Pierce, the genial salesman for the well known chrysanthemum growers. E. Pierce & Son, has been called into the service of Uncle Sam, and is in camp with the Fifth Mass. U. S. Volunteers. As has been the custom for years, the city government presented to each and every graduate of the Boston schools a bouquet. There were some- thing over three thousand given away, creating quite a rivalry among the dealers and being a good thing for the growers. CHICAGO. The Market. There is practically no bottom left to the market. Prices are what the wholesaler is able to get. The only de- mand seems to be for good Beauties of which there is a limited supply. The young stock is necessarily short stem- med but the color is good and the fo- liage very fair. In tea roses the call is for Maids and Meteors, Brides tak- ing a decided back seat." Carnations are an absolute glut and can scarcely be given away. This is also true of sweet peas. Some very good longiflorum lilies were seen, which meet with a ready sale and at fair prices, 50 cents a doz- en being the usual figure quoted. These are used to good advantage in funeral work. Club Outing. The first summer trip of the Florists' Club will be made next Sunday (July 10) to the establishment of H. & R. Kilmers at Blue Island. The party will go by the Illinois Central R. R., on train leaving Randolph St. station at 12:45 P. M. and reaching Blue Island at 1:50 P. M. Returning will leave Blue Island at 6:30 P. M. and reach the city again at 7:30 P. M. By buying 25-ride tickets the round trip rate will be 32 cents. It is expected that there will be quite a turnout in response to the gen- erous invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Hil- mers. A large attendance of the ladies is specially requested by Mrs. Kilmers, and there will be a 'bus at the depot for their accommodation. The gentle- men will find the walking excellent. Various Notes. Mr. Lloyd Vaughan, of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, and Miss Ida Dunham were married June 29. The wedding was private and very few were aware of the event until the cer- emony had taken place. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan will be at home after Aug- ust 1st at 305 Campbell Ave. Congrat- ulations are now in order and the new- ly wedded pair have our best wishes for a long and happy life together. Lloyd's friends in the trade are legion and they will all rejoice to hear that he is the head of another new firm and that his new partner is blessed with all the material and mental charms that make an American Beauty. Ed. Winterson and C. S, Stewart started last Tuesday noon on their long cycling trip, noted in last week's issue. They were fitted out with all the necessary paraphernalia, including extra tires, tent, etc., and were headed JULY 7. 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 129 Agricultural Building at the Omaha Exposition. in the direction of Lalie Geneva. Mr. Winterson will report weekly to The Review until he reaches Omaha. Mr. C. L. Washburn and family left Tuesday evening on their Colorado trip, it being their intention to stop at Omaha for about a week. Mr. 0. W. Frese, with Mr. W. E. Lynch, is on his way to Seattle, and other points in the northwest. As he is to be gone but three weeks he will not likely come home a Klondike king. Mr. Joy. of Joy & Son, Nashville, Teun., was a recent visitor. Bowling. Last Friday was one of the hottest days of the season but in spite of the weather seven bowlers reported at the alleys. Following are the scores and averages: 1st. 2nd. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. E. P. Winterson 162 186 89 159 160 151 C. W. McKeUar 13R 131 98 138 ... 126 ■G. Stollery 124 130 133 113 ... 125 C. Schweigert 139 118 105 125 111 119 F. Stollery 101 118 94 122 ... 108 A. Henderson S.t 105 109 103 C. Pruner 90 114 104 102 NEW YORK. Among the Wholesalers. Business is as low as the thermom- eter is correspondingly high, with no improvement in any lines. The fa- vorable outlook for peace on account of the many American victories has acted somewhat as a stimulus to peo- ple going abroad, and the steamer trade picked up slightly during the middle of the week. There are practically no good roses, and carnations are about the same as last week, but of poorer quality. A few asters have put in an appearance and price realized is fail". The glut of outside stock increases. Mr. E. Koffman opened his store quietly last Friday. He will inaugu- rate a new system of selling goods, and we hope he will meet with suc- cess. Seed and Bulb Trade. J. M. Thorlnirn & Co. have been very busy during the past week mov- ing part of their effects into their new Cortlandt street store, and hope to he fully settled in their new home by the middle of the month. Mr. Arthur T. Boddington, of Clu- cas & Boddington Co., has just re- turned from a very successful bom- bardment of the east, and with quite a number of scalps. He, however, had his "pants" shot away at the knees and returned with a very striking pair of golf stockings, that would ex- cite the envy of an enthusiast in this line. Flatbush Bowling Club. The above club had their regular weekly "meet" last Thursday, and a very jolly time resulted, as usual. This night, however, several "recon- centrados" who reside in New York journeyed over just to get their hand in for Omaha, and were given a great reception. "Pots" (standard size) were won by the following; Eugene Dailledouze, 187; David Y. Mellis, 170; Lieut. Thomas Brennan. 201. Among the "also rans" were: "Papa" Zeller and "Young" Zeller, the other Daille- douze brothers. Pat Reily. Billy Pros- ser, John Cleary, Louie Schmutz and Harry Bunyard. Last Auction Sale. The last auction sale of the season took place last Tuesday at the mart of Cleary & Co. and the result was very satisfactory to the consignors. A very general collection of orchids, palms, etc., was offered and many well known growers were represented both as buy- ers and sellers. Taken as a whole the auctions have panned out very well though in some instances bedding stock has not realized quite the prices of former years. Palm stock has, how- ever, done remarkably well. Various Notes. Mr. Theodore H. Lang, the well known Sixth Ave. florist, was married last Wednesday to Miss Hetta Heintz. The happy couple have gone on, an ex- tended wedding trip. Mrs. Tumey, one of the best known Harlem florists, died last Friday of con- sumption, Mrs Tumey has had a store at Willis Ave. and 149th St. tor nearly ten years which she carried on very successfully. The Bridgeman Floral Co. is setting a good example by closing their store at 6 o'clock every evening. Mr. Bridge- man appreciates the fact that his em- 130 The Weekly Florists' Review^ JULY 7, 1898. pldyes put in long hours during the winter and are deserving of some re- creation during the hot summer months. The firm of Thos. W. Weathered's Son have been busy the past week moving to their old headquarters at 46 and 48 Marion St.. between Spruce and Prince, two blocks from Broad- way. The building, which is large and commodious, has just been rebuilt, the city having taken about 30 feet from the front of the old building in widen- ing the street which has now become an important thoroughfare. The firm of Weathered occupied the old build- ing on Marion street from 1869 to 1890. John Lewis Childs has invited the trade and a number of private garden- ers to visit his grounds at Floral Park Wednesday and inspect the Iris Kaempferi and other outdoor plants. C. B. Bowditch has gone west for the summer months and will return to New York about the end of August. The P. L. Bogart Association will take their annual trip to the fishing banks July 1-t. and members are re- quested to bring their own "bait. ' Walter Bogart is the able chairman, and a fresh crop of fish stories will be next in order. An enjoyable time is anticipated. The New York Florists' Club will not have their regular meeting this month, having adjourned till the weather gets cooler. Pleasant mem- ories still linger, however, of the last successful meeting. OMAHA, NEB. The Convention. August 16 is only 39 days away, not quite six weeks. Are you making your arrangements accordingly? Don't miss this convention. It will be a record breaker in many ways. The attendance from the Atlantic seaboard promises to be a surprise. The following program has been suggested for those who attend the convention. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16. Forenoon— Business meeting. Afternoon — Trans-Mississippi Exposition. Evening— Grand concert in the Audito- rium and illumination. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17. Forenoon— Business session. Afternoon— The Exposition. Evening-, 8 to 10 — Illustrated lecture by Professor Taylor on Travels in Russia. Music by Mrs. Taylor and others, in First Congregational Church, where convention is held. Evening, 10 to 12— The Midway. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18. Forenoon — Final business session. Noon— Trolley ride by the whole conven- tion to Krug park and luncheon. Afternoon— Bowling, shooting, racing and other athletic sports in the coolest and most delightful park for the purpose in Omaha, commanding a twenty - mile view in every direction and perfectly cool and breezy all the time. Evening— Return to the city and the Ex- position, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19. All Day— The Exposition, and fraternal \'isits to the establishments of the vari- ous florists in Omaha and Council Bluffs. SATURDAY". AUGUST 20. All Day— The Exposition. The space set aside for the trade ex- hibition at the convention is being rapidly applied for. W. W. Barnard & Co. and Vaughan. McKellar & Win- terson, of Chicago; Siebrecht & Son, of New York, and Ellis & Pollworth, of Milwaukee, are among the "early birds" who have arranged for abun- dant room for creditable exhibits. The wisdom of making immediate applica- tion for space need not be noted. Ad- dress the superintendent, Mr. S. B. Stewart, 119 North 16th St., Omaha, Neb. It looks as though all the space apportioned to the exhibition will be needed. Various Items. "Aks-ar-ben" is the name of a so- ciety here, its membership is made up of the leading merchants of Omaha. Their demonstration in the summer equals the famous Mardi-Gras of New Orleans in interest. If you will spell the name backwards you will see it reads Nebraska. The society is "mak- ing it pleasant" for the conventions. Some of the florists are members and some of the visiting members of the S. A. F. may be. I would love to see Brothers Scott and Carmody go through the initiation, and so would you! Hot weather and hard work do not dampen the ardor of the Omaha Bowl- ers, though they do dampen their clothes! 104 degrees in the shade here isn't as bad as 90 degrees in New York, with humidity added. They View in the wholesale store of A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago. Exposition Notes. On July 1st the state of Texas gave away a car load of water melons in the big fruit building. There were 1200 melons, averaging 50 lbs. each. It was a "dark day" for the colored popula- tion and melon juice flowed like water. July 4th $10,(100 worth of fireworks made a grand spectacle at the Expo- sition. Illinois Day was a triumph and the great state may well be proud of the day and its beautiful building here. Thousands of visitors were here from all parts of Illinois and the music of the Apollo Club, the speech of the gov- ernor and the glorious weather were all in keeping with the occasion. A flower carnival is a feature for this month, which will include a pa- rade of carriages elaborately decor- ated with flowers. don't seem to know what "humidity" means out here! The air is dry and the breezes never cease to blow. It's a wonderfully elative climate. You seem_ to be on the mountain top all the time. What do you think of these for scores under such conditions: Donaghue. Sr 201 H6 176 197 145 201 Davey 176 142 145 151 197 169 Chapin 163- 201 WUcox 176 151 ISO Hadkinson 204 Shaw 1S2 ... Henderson 146 AUSTIN. EASTER PLANTS. In an article on flowering plants for Easter decoration, a writer in the English Gardeners' Chronicle includes the following: "Viburnum Opulus and the more- compact-growing species. V. plicatum, are two subjects of shrubby character. The Weekly Florists' Review. 131 that are eminently adapted for church decoration. The plants are easily forced, and the flowers last a long time in a good state if kept in a cool, well ventilated structure. "Another flowering shrub which is Invaluable is Spiraea contusa. This is wonderfully free flowering, and though it does not last so long in a useful state as the former, it pDSsesses a charm which is unsurpassed." WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. "ITTANTED— At once, an honest, industrious, sober * * man (single), who unde'stands the growing: of roses: a permanent place for tlie right man. Address, Michigan, care Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTKD-Young man. seven years experience in large establishment where cut flowers are grown for the Chicago market, wishes a change in order to acquire more knowledge; east preferred: good references. Address K. N.. care Florists' Review. F Re OR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner es to devote his whole time to other business. An ual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' WANTED— Position as foreman in first class estab- lishment by one wlio learned thoroughly in Eng- land the trade of gardening:, and has followed tlie florist business for ten years in this country. Will take nothmg but first class place and will start at ^ op a month, with chance of raise after showing ability. Good references. Address Hemb, care Florists' Review. POSITION WANTED-By married man, no chil- J dren, as gardener or assistant, good grower of roses, violets, carnations, 'mums, palms and stove plants. Ger- man, age 26. Can give good references. Private or commercial. Aug. H. Jackman,427 Lunt Av., Chicago. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand, m residence district, on paved street leading to cemetery. Must retire on account of health. A. Claus, 5^1 N. 4th St., Springfield, III. 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 advance his employer's in- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D., care Florists' Review, Chicago. FOR SALE OR RENT— Six greenhouses (6.000 feet of glass J, all in good condition: all modem improve- ments; located m one of the principal cities of Southern Wisconsin, with 20,000 population; but little competition. Address, Wisconsin Bargain, care Florists' Review, WANTED— First-class grower of roses, carnations, mums and general stock; good worker; will pay $20 per month and board to start; good home, steady place. Address 1,000, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical working foreman, 13 years experience in growing roses, car- nations, \iolets, mums and palms; age 28, single; state wages. Address, Frank, Flonst, White Hall, 111. SITUATION WANTED-By July Qth, by practical florist, 10 years experience; roses, carnations, violets, etc.; knowledge of floral work; New York or Pennnsyl- vania preferred; references; state wages. Address N. y., care Florists' Review. WANTED— A first-class grower of roses and carna- tions; must be a man of well known ability and to have held similar position of responsibility among large firms, to take charge of a new branch establishment, and to whom an interest as well as salary will be given. For termsj etc., apply to X. T.. Louisville Florists' Supply and Exchange, 520 Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. SITUATION WANTED- By a practical florist and grower of fine roses, carnations, 'mums, violets spe- cialties Good commercial or private position. Best references. Address W., Flori'it, Post Office Box 547, Alliance, Ohio. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. 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. OUT OF 2 J-2 Rose Plants! INCH POTS,^ AMERICAN BEAUTIES $5.00 METEORS 3.00 BRIDES 3.00 MAIDS 3.00 FEBI^ES 3.00 I'lT KKIl) $45.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. Successors to Rogers Park Floral Co. Wholesale Growers of ^^ ^^ 5I WabaSh AVG. I I -^ rose^plantI '^^ GNIGAGO. I Greenhouses A Snap At Auction, Germantown, PHILADELPHIA. IF YOU WANT WILL SELL, ISil. lulv, 1 o'clock. SciiMi Hi. uses of Mr. J. W. Young-, Wayne .^ve.. near L psal. 14,000 sq. ft. of glass, 10x12 and 10x15, mostly double. 1,700 ft. 4-in. cast iron pipe; 700 ft. 2-in. 3,.5 0 ft. I'A wrouglit iron pipe. 20 H. P. Loc. boiler and stack. 12 H. P. return tubular boiler and stack, 2.i ft. coil pipe. .^11 in good condition. Mention Florists' Review when you write. . Beauty, Bride, Brides- aid, Perle, La France, estout, Morgan, Niplie- s, Kaiserm, 3 and 4-in. ROSES- ASPARAGUS FI.TJMOSUS, all sizes. MARIE I.OUISE VIOLETS, xoung plants, A.S.MacBEAN, - Lakewood, N. J. Mention Florists' Revl vhen yc 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. •••GLASS... •20 boxes of llxlS (Bl double $3.40 per box. 10 •■ IBxlS (B) ■• 3.40 44 " rx'22(.\) " 4.10 50 square feet in one box. Glass is all new and in perfect condition. The entire ^OCfk r 1. lot for . . . .CJ^OU Cash. WM. F. KASTING, BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. NEW SEEDS. Primula, Florist Strain, trade pkt.. Mc; double trade pkt.. $1.00. Pansy, Mitting's Giant Flower- ing. Florist Strain, trade pkt., 50c.: double trade pkt., 75c.; K oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $4.00. Pansy, Ger- man, trade pkt.. 2.5c.; double trade pkt., 40c.; '/i oz., .50c.: loz.,$'2.00. Cineraria, Hybrids, trade pkt., .50c.: double trade pkt., $1.00. .'\bove seeds have been tested and fciun.i HI per cent, new 1S98 seeds. THE IMORRISFLOR/IlCO.. Morris, III. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. J32 The Weekly Florists' Review* MILWAUKEE. Carnival week drew thousands of visitors to our city, but the florists were benefited but very little by it. Street fakirs were doing about all there was done, and some came up from Chicago with a large stock of flowers to compete with local fakirs. Carnations were very plentiful and prices exceedingly low. Koses are also plentiful, but of poor quality. The floral parade was one of the main features of the carnival, but pa- per flowers were exclusively used, so there was some disappointment among the craft, who anticipated that some natural flowers would be used. The sight was a pretty one. however, to note all the different kinds of vehi- cles decorated with various kinds of flowers. The procession was led by the mayor in a carriage completely covered with white roses and drawn by a team of white horses. Mostly roses, chrysanthemums, poppies, wa- ter lilies and daisies were used in the decorations. Out-of-town trade visitors were nu- merous. Among the callers were: 0. Hieresekorn, Aug. Vogt and C. F. Haupt, St. Paul; Mrs. Theo. Noehle, Green Bay, Wis.; V. Wayman and Mrs. J. P. Spencer. Madison, Wis.; Jos. Wagner, Beaver Dam, Wis.; Wm. Gre- gory and wife. Ludington, Mich.; 0. Bauman, Manistee, Mich.; John Muno and John Dider, Rogers Park, 111.; John Lange, Chicago. GEO. WASHINGTON. 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 for the trade. Price $5.00. BUY YOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers in The Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings of your certificate. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists* Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FIOMStS' SUPpllOS Special facilities for sliipping soi.th, Uneciualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. M. RIGB & CO.==— MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 26 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. PRANK « HARDY. M. 300 Fine Plants Left. Will sell CHEAP to close out. GEO. BIRD, Morristown, N. J. Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES^ 88 WABASH AVENUE. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn w'ejor bros. 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. *'"""atd'J.7a^^'s'?„'ClJT FLOWERS Creenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.C.AMLING, < Wholesale (>^^ flOWerS J SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. r^^^fUut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. 51 Wabash Avenue, j W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. < W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... v.M.etw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Florists' Re 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. \^ Q^ PriflCe & Telephone Main 3208 A.L m ANDALL Company « "-„i?We rose « Wholesale Florist 4 Washinirton St., CMcag-o. ur new and enlarged quarters we are better Full line of Wire De- —._ w Successor to signs and Florists' ■> / Winter & Qlov '■"S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SL | Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. J. A. BIDLONG ""oyanSDe'a^rt; Cut FlOWCrS, 37-39 Randolph St., ....CHICAGO. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS-ODR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. P. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mcnti.m Florists' I:, vi.w wli-ii v..u writ.. 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 FIHE BOSBS— Shipped Carefully to all Pans of the Country. Fl. R.- ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 133 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CLT FLOWERS. U u lan fill ail orders on s K uses and Carnations. \Vt HKAUTIES. Give us all Wrile fjr Prices on ROSE PL4NIS. 51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. ;-.^-??.'*?!'.^^'.^-n.^^.*'.*.<*-1^.^^.^^.'< ROSE PLANTS. As good as can be grown. * We have the following Rose Plants. the planted in our own still on hand for sale. .., - guarantee them to be first £ ; we have £ I houses, Af ale. We 3^ ass in every respect. I I :* BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Hinsdale, III. | 3,000 American Beauties, 2-inch. 2,000 Bridesmaids, 2-inch. 800 Meteors, 2-inch. 500 Brides, 2'2-inch. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. fe<»i"U-»)' V. »^' V.*' ^.♦)'yr^''fe»)' ■ ■.-»l'*.'^"y.»>'fe»!?> Do You Want Your Money's Worth? If so. don't del.n it but send me your list at once ol all Bulbs and Plants lor forcing and decoration, stating quantity and sizes. Vou will hnd m\ prices as loyv as others for FIBST-CI.ASS GOODS. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. I ^^ [3 ^J ^ ^J in Chinese Sacred Lilies Japan, all kinds nf Dutch, French and Ger- O \J E3 E3 Cm W\ man Bulbs and Roots. Azalea, Bhododendron, Palms and Nursery Stock for forcing and outdoor. The Omaha Exposition If you are going' to *^ offer^ attend (and it will be 'What you can ill afford to miss), you will find this the best line to take. SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT, PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS (seats free) and the Only Line Direct to the Grounds. C^ \— \— Agent for fi_irtH-i^r partici-jlars. W. B. DODDRIDGE, (loneral Manager, — ST. LOUIS, MO. Now in Course of Preparation The riorists' Manual... By WM. SCOTT 'prorku"- P"^^f $5.00 , the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may SE\D IN YOUR be quick and easy. It will be a yvhole library in itself ORDER NOW PUORISTS' PUBUISHIING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building. .^m. GMICAGO. ppston Ferns.. N. Exaltata Bostoniensis, $5.00 to S25.00 per 100, out of bench. Large size. Prices on application. I have a fine lot of S6.00, S8.00 and Sio.oo per 100 sizes which will make fine plants in the fall if planted at once. CASH WITH ORDERS FROM ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES. WM. A. BOCK, North Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Re vhen you write. Pseony Clumps For Fall Transplanting. PLACE ORDERS NOW. Clumps at ^V;;4:^'vide into .yvo and [fon^J^ri^^^r. $10.00 CuU^a^:;!^ ^;^7!;i^V^S^:^-'"'" per lOO BRANT & NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. m Floral Blotters Effective, and true to nature. Samples for 20 cents in stamps. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO. Mention Florists' Review wb-'n you write. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL purchased from Sheriff, Receiver, and Assignee sales at less tlian one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings, Hose, Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers and Engines, Rope, Light Wnmiilit Iron Pipe, Glass Sash, and thousands of uther ,irti( Ic-., fnr sale by CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand Material in the World. W. 3STH &. IRON STS., CHICAGO. Write for our free illustrated catalogues. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 134 The Weekly Florists^ Review* GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. A summer quietness has settled down over business. The heat has deteriorated the quality of roses as well as carnations. Rain is badly needed. Koses are poor and scarce. Since Decoration Day the quantity of carnations on the market has been wonderful and the supply still hohJs out; prices 10 to 25 cents per dozen, and the demand extremely light. We are daily expecting to see some such sign as "Carnations. .5 Cents Per Dozen. Saturday Night a Rosebud Thrown In." Crabb & Hunter have all their roses replanted, as have also the Floral Company. Henry Smith has a 250x2G rebuilt carnation house planted to roses and is tearing down his old rose house to rebuild before planting to roses again. Cunningham has one house replant- ed and the rest are in various stages of planting. A resume of spring trade shows that all predictions were fully realized. Trade was good— better than ever be- fore: there has hardly been a good, salable geranium left in town. Vines, although seemingly plentiful, were very short in supply. Never in the history of Grand Rapids have so many vines been used as this season, and people are getting more particular than formerly. Window boxes are on the increase and hanging baskets are slightly on the decrease. Although cheap enough, the price has been so thoroughly cut that the public has a strong hold and knowledge of the price; 50 cents for refilling fi 14 to IG- inch basket occasionally, but not oft- en does one get a higher price. GEO. F. CRABB. HUNT'S REVIEW OP THE CHICAGO MARKET. With the advent of hot weather busi- ness has fallen flat. Locally, ruinous prices prevail, with country trade only a notch better. Roses are still being re- ceived in quantities, but the scorching weather has thrown them off in color and produced small blooms. Sleepy car- nations are the order of the dav and very few are coming in that are fit to ship any distance. Few Beauties are seen on the market with the demand good. The regular summer glut ot sweet peas is on and demand not equal to the supply. Some very good longiflorums and aura- tums are in the market and meeting with fair sale. Ferns, common, are ot fine quality with a downward price. The war and victories seem to engross the atten- tion of the wholesalers more than the condition of the market. Chicago, July 5. '98, IT WILL BE to your advantage to mention The Florists' Review every time you write an advertiser. FLORISTS' STOCK gL^N"."'""' .'\lternantheras, Coleus. Geraniums. Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc. Write tor prices. Florists are invited to loolc over our stock when in Milwaukee. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAIKCE, Wis. ^wv« SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist, Tine Assortment of.... ORCHIDS To be had on short notice LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ..PHILADELPHIA, PA. UIIIIIIIIIIIEillllli IIIIIF mil mil' iiinmuiiii Hot=Bed Sash. = Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- = p cured with iron dowel pins. Every p g detail of construction perfect, g m Made of Clear Cypress Lumber. M g Quick Shipments. M s We have in stock and can ship s B immediately: g g 3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows lo in. glass. S J 3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " Sin. " | §4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 in. " p I Not glazed, iV in. thick. = g Delivered Prices g 3 Quoted on application. State size g M and quantity wanted. No order H g too small to receive careful atten- = s tion, and none too large for our = M facilities. g I LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., | = Lockland, Ohio, g ^ g Miiiiaiiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiMii;'iiiiniiniiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiii:iiiffi Mention Florists' Re-view wh.-ii you writp. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 11 TMB l^ARGBST , -I. SUPPL.Y HOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies or application. For the trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention Florists' Review when you write. PLANTS White Plume, Golden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. Field-grown plants at $1.00 per l.tMO ; $,s.50 per 10,000. Cash with order. Samples free. C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when yuu write. 493 Washington St.. BUrFALO, N. Y. and Wii WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headguarters for CARNaTIOKS. Mf-nliMn Flcirisls' K-vi.w wb.-n v.ni write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LO^G DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ..n Fin ists Re Boston Fern Special Offer on account of moving'. 6-inch pots. $10.00 per dozen. 8-inch pans, very fine. $1 5.00 per dozen. Splendid for growing on or fnr store decoration. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R.R. Germantown, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ClLlKY rLANTo Blanchmg"and'Hartweirs Perfection. Nice outside plants from ^tarch sowing. 90c per looo; $7. SO per 10,000. Cash please. WM. S. HERZOG. Littleton, N J. Morris Co. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review. SEEDS Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, Pansy, Cineraria. We are booking orders now for the above, which will be filled promptly on receipt of the New Crop Seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of above varieties a trial, do so this year. We invite comparison with any. jt jt jt jt ...P/VINSIES... Order now rtiid seed will be sent as soon as new crop seed rives. Hunt's Pansy Seed has made a name because of the quality of the strains. We would be pleased to send our cata- logue of Florists' Flower Seeds to any one in the trade. It con- tains a general list of all Florists' Seeds. 07. H Oz. Tr. Pkt. Fine Mixed $1.00 $0.25 $0.10 Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 .50 .15 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market 8.00 1.00 .25 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed . . 3.50 .50 .25 Gassier 5.00 .75 .25 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 1.00 .25 ALSO ALL THE NAMED VARIETIES. PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Trade Pkt Single, white 50c "^ red 50c " kermesina splendens 50c " mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c GINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c I 'ur Cineraria seed is known among tliose whi> grow the hnest plants. GALGEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora 50c We have a special tine strain to nffer GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c E. H. HINT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. | Galax . Beauties, 3-inch, $7.00 per 100. Maids. Brides, Perles and Meteors, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100; 4-inch, $s.0» per lOJ. POEHLMANN BROS., MOKTON GROVE, II.I.. Mention Florists' Review wh.;n yen write. Fine Rose Stock :i^ Meteors, Vic. Kaiserins, Brides, Belle Siebrecht, Beauties. Write for prices. .Send 'lOc or $1.01 h. of what you want to Maids, Perles, nple I GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Vegetable Plants. Cabbage-H. Succession, Flat Duidi, .Autumn King, Drumhead, Savov, and ottier varieties. Celery-White Plume, Golden Self Blanching Giant, Pascal, Golden Heart, and other vars. Tomato —Livingston. Stone, Paragon, and other vars. .\11 aluiv e plants field-grown, l.'ic per 100; $1.00 prr KKUI; |s..iO per lO.WX). If bv mail, add 10c p. r IlKl i-,|.,h with order. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. - - - White Marsh. Md. Me Florls 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants Out of 2>..-in. p,,ts, $1.2S per loo; $10 per icoo. C.isli witii order, .^ddress FRED SCHNEIDER, Florist. 751 Crawford Road. Cleveland, O. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ..ROSES.. 1000 Am. Beauty, 2' -in.. $4.50 per 100 lOOO Kaiserin, 2'..-in., 3.00 " 1000 Kaiserin, 3 -in., 4.00 " Very choice. Mav he returned at our i-\pi-nse if not satisfactory. BRANT & NOE, - - • Forest Glen, lU. Mention Florists' Review when v,iu write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS and Dealers in m«»«m» FLORISTS' ;s SIPPLIES Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. Live Sphagnum IMoss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per lit;. Sphagnum Moss ^ife^^1)"balS'S." Pp^I- si. 20 per bale, quality A No. 1. SMAUL, GREEN For use with Violets. Stiff wiry Stems. Work up beautifully. Are all the rage Jtj!*^^^j*^jt Box of .ilXKI. $ri.00 Less quantitv at S1.25 per 1000 .\ddress HARLAN P. KBUSBY 1150 Tremont BIdg., Boston, Mass. Send to Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN. Mention Florists' Review when you write. LXSUEE ^i^^VKrriEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. FORT WAYNE, IND. THE MOON Company /^ For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and 5mall Fruits- I-)egcriptive Illustrated <*iitalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsville, Pa. THE REGAIM PRINTING HOUSE ^atalo^ues Nursery Seed^i' Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. J36 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 7, 189S. PHILADELPHIA. Business Conditions. Business is practically over for the season. The cut flower market is on a summer footing. A few good Beau- ties, Kaiserins and orchids are to be seen. The intense heat has spoiled most flowers. Water lilies, with the necessary accompaniment of water, are the coolest looking blooms on the market. Plant business is chiefly with growers who are short of stock for their houses or want to try some nov- elty. Great distress was evident on Mon- .XJ.JLAJ.J.JI.J.J.J.J.J.Xj.XAjLJ.A4.4.XXAJ.«f The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for ten hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°o This has hci-n conclusively proviii hv c\periments at Lincoln Parle, Chicigo. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug-, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. .A trial of a -.jr.-tent Lottie will convince vou that a really remarkable insecticide lias been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford, III. 4 4 -» •i ■t -i ___________________.^__^ . »TTT'r¥¥TT^TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTYTTTVTTTTfTTTVTTTTTfTVTTfTf«t IJll. VMN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points No rights or lefts. Prite per lio.x of 1,000, 60c: by mail, ~5c; ia lots of 6,000 by Ex., 55c per 1,000. HENRY A DREER 714 chestnut street nt,iini «. unttn, Philadelphia, pa. When writing mention Florists' Review. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | ^^Model ^^*^"^'°" ^^*^"^^'°" Support Qleen-s, N.V., Feb. i6, 'g?. Mr. Theron Parker. Brook- lyn, Jsr.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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. certainlyagem. nation Support, Dai i an up-to-date Car- Yours truly, ■ LLEDOUZE Bros. W. HoBOKEN. N. J., Feb. i8. '<)7. Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It grives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that those I have had from you are about VT If ^5 perfect as anybody will be able y 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. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street. BBOOKI.YIT, N. Y. Marie Louise Runners 25,000 at 84 per 1000; 60c. per 100. U/AMTCn •>'» Maids, 600 Brides, 200 Perles. 200 nMniCU Beauties, 200 Meteor, 2IX> Belle Sie- brecht, 2i-3-inch pots HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK, Mi;ntion Florists' Review. HILLSDALE, MICM. Mums The Word. ' We offer the following varieties good, strong, thriftv plants, in 2-inch pots, at $3,00 per liXI, Mayflower. Modesto, Mrs Henry Robinson, The Times. The Queen. Yellow Queen. Major Bonnaffon, Invincible. Minerva, Kentucky, and lots of other sorts. _ ««- - ., See catalogue for list. 2,000 SmilaX, 2 inch pots. $3.00 perm j2i IKI pt-r I.IXK). .Address — ITAirZ 8c NEUITEB, I.OniSVIIiI.E, KY, M.-ntion Florists' Review -R-hen you write. PANSIES Zirngiebel GIANT Of the market and fancv strains, are still the lead- ing varieties with the Florists' trade. Uualitv guaranteed. FRESH SEED NOW RE.^DV in trade packages at one dollar each. OENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, - NEEDHAM, MASS. SMIl>AX STRONG PLANTS. $1.50 per 100: $12.00 per 1000. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center. Kan. Mention Florists' R.- Q'P.P.TI^I-AWN GRASS ^^J^AJJu^K^ $12.00 per 100 lbs. Finest Quolity Ever Offered (Retails m 30c. lb.) J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN, BECLEANEB AND JOBBEE GRASS SEEDS. "'.wr' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES. JULY 7, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review, 137 lyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiji iilii!iiilllii::iillliiiilllll»iiillliiiiilliiJillllli!iiiniii:iiillli{Jiilliiiiillliiiillliiillli!:^^^ Jllllirillllli::illll{! niiiiijiiiiiniiiiniiiinill. e For Florists rated at.... I it pays better tlian.... less than $1,000,000.90 3% U. 8. War Bonds g to get prices through our Purchasing Department on Glass, Pipes, Fittings, Tools, etc., etc. If your g. S dealer cannot meet jobbers prices, write to Barnard to purchase for you. We do it for the accommo- ■ = dation of our florist customers, free of charge, and earn the good will of the trade. It's an offer g B worthy of consideration; it will earn you money because it saves you money on all purchases. There is = " niithing like knowing the real wholesale value of goods; the first dollar made is made in "the buying." "' M Special Options secured, good up to July loth, on Glass, 16x24, double thick, A. Also on Pipes and Fit- B g tings. Inquiries reaching us Monday next are included in this option. Deposits of 50c per box will S ~ hold your order for 30 to 60 days' shipment. =' B Our Special Prices on Fail Bulbs can be had for the asking. We have the reputation for high grade B M stock, and siil it at a very close margin. Please try us. Ready now: Freesia Refracta Alba (Bermuda g ~ grown), 65c per 100, $5.50 per 1,000. Oxalis Bermuda 'Buttercup. Si. 25 per 100, S8.50 per 1,000. g J Fancy strain of Primula, Cineraria and Calceolaria, 50c per trade package, ready now. Special W P ]jreliminary prici- list free for the asking. M' W I' ! W. W. BARNARD & CO., i6H63 e. Kinzie St., Chicago. J Uliiiillli! :illii!:iilllii!iillliii'iilllirilllli::!illlii.iilllii :illlii iillliniillii iilll!^ ''lilii mill" :illi!i iiilli' mil iilllii Mf iilllii iiiiiihiiiiii iiiic.iiiiiii 1111111 iiiii: iiiii iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii'iiiiiii iiiiiii ;iiiiii:iiiiiii:iiiiiiii:iiilf rv w~w w w w w w irvV vv^vv w Get Acquainted... with vour fellow-craftsman. We will introduce vou. Every subscriberto the Florists'Keview is requested to send to the editor a cabinet si^e photograph with name and address on back for use General Introduction., Page groups of these portraits will be puBlisned from time to time In style similar to those that have already ap- peared. Address i> Ment FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, AA.A CHICAGO. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Ready for Immediate: Planting. !quul to tliose sent out tte la OiiU s.-lerteil Krowih fru LA FRANCE aiKl I't-rfectly heiiUlp tlovveriiit; shoots u?eii m proiiagatlnir. AnERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT fb [lots. ShOd |ifr 10(1; 4-li](.L]iuts. Jl-i.OO per 100. GONTIER. SUNSET, BON SILENE. MERMET BELLE SIEBRECHT. HFIE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE, fb pots. S7.00 |.el- 100. 4 lllc-ll liots, $10,00 per 100. J. I.. DILLON, BI.OOMSBUKG, FA. Rose Hill Nurseries Largest Growers of Palms, Orchids. Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Fern,s, Arauca- rias, Pandanus. SIEBRECHT & SON, New York Office. 409 Fifth Av. New Rochelle. N.Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. rHRYSANTHEAVUMS! ^^ PRANK MARDV. $5 per 100; $40 per 1000; 23 at 100 rate. Send lor list ol other n.-w aiol stan.l.ir.l lari.'to-s H. WEBER & SONS, - OAKLAND, MD. D ....CO-OPERATION.... jlF you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the F'.oribts' Publishing Company,^ 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 patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will earngood divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL jt jK jt Jt Always mention the Flofists' RevieW when writing advertisers..^ ^ ^ 138 The Weekly Florists' Review. TORONTO. The Executive Board of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association meets in Hamilton at the St. Nicholas Hotel on Wednesday of this week to arrange program for the convention at Toron- to during the second week of the In- dustrial Fair early in September. Mr. Joseph Spring, late foreman of the big greenhouses at Pittsburg, made a flying visit to Toronto and called on his many old friends wrn. were very pleased to see him and hoped he was going to stay, but Joe was bound for Virginia where every- one who knows him will wish hic.i health, happiness and prosperity. Mr. Ernest Crossland, late manager of the retail store of the Steele, Briggs Seed Co., has also set sail for the U. S. He will be much missed here and will also have everybody's best wishes for success wherever he goes. Mr. F. G. Foster, of Hamilton, was seen in Toronto on Dominion day. His health is not good yet. Mr. Thos. Manton "of a daughter," about three weeks ago. Just what was wanted Tom says. The Horticultural Society meets Tuesday evening for its regular meet- ing. Time will be devoted principally to questions and answers. Don't forget that the 28th inst. is the day for the Gardeners' and Florists' picnic to Victoria Park, Niagara Falls. Mr. E. H. Carter, Riverdale Park, will serve out the tickets at (I believe) $1.00 apiece. Let everybody strain a point and come. E. WHENEVER you need any :rade supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about i*. We will place you in communicttion with some one who can supply what you want. TOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very best advantage from advertisers in The Florists' Review, and at the same time advancs the in- terests of your paper. WHEN you write an advertiser, al- ways state that you saw the adv. in The Florists' Review. Chinese Primroses. 20.000 Primroses, 2-in. pots $2.IJ0 per 100. Smilax. 10,000 Smila.x, 2-in. pots, strong $il.00 per 1.000, $1.00 per 100. Cineraria Grandiflora, .\ugust $2.00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. DELAWARE. 0. In fine assortment, from 2'2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; S27.00 per 1000. GhAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook, L I., N.Y. The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating Apparatus ROLLER f»%2s«a^ /\ -,-J BEARING NO INVESTMENT A GROWER CAN MAKE WILL PAY LARGER RETURNS THAN GOOD VENTILATING APPARATUS. OURS IS THE RIGHT KIND Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. ONCE A CUSTOMER. ALWAYS A CUSTOMER. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IMPORTERS. GROWERS AND («^. rists' Supplies, Wire Work, . Palms and Perns. CC. poLLV/onrn MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 251b. can, $1.50. VAN RYPER GLAZING POINTS, best glazing point on the market, per 1000, 60c.! by mail, 75c. SCOLLAY'S PUTTY BULB, to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. each. ^ Ji Ji MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1.00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, 15c. each. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 oneida st.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Geraniums... 3-in.. strong, in bloom. $4.00 ptr 100. Named Chrysanthemums... Strong, from soil, $3.00 per 100; $ii.00 per 1000. Named. Kentia Belmoreana Strong stockv plants, 5 to 7 leaves, 20 to 30 inches high, $12.00 to $24.00 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 4 to i; leaves, 24 to 30 inches high, $12,00 to $1S,H0 per do/eii. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, L. I. Mention Florlst.s' Review when you write. PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, '^"^ ^- ""»'«" s'- Chicago Mention Flor write. Carnations F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, ind. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Fiorists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may he quick and easy. It will he a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send In your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Do You Want to Save 1 0°o? Let us figure INOW on your list of BLLBS for summer and fail delivery. >» t\tt i' Latania Borbonica Seed, per lb,, fiOc. We Offer \ f, Ibs., $2,25, delivered. Special / .^reca Lutescens, 100, 75c,; 1000, $6,00, Address, Established 1S7,H, y Harrisii, Longiflorums, n Roman Hyacinths, Etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., ^^^^^y^^rT^' VJ.XJ.J.*JI.J.4.J.A4.J.XJ.J.A4.j.J.A*4.J.4.>f LEHER HEADS BILL HEAD5 ENVELOPES CIRCULARS PRICE LISTS SHIPPING TAGS If you want any of the above, or any other printing, we can supply you. Best work and moderate rates. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. n 3-inch pots. Surplus ROSES I Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles and La France, fine healthy stock, at $1,00 per 100, 4-in. pots ti.tX) CRABB &. HUNTER, 509 Madison Av. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACSOUS FEBEITNIAI.S. A specialty of Iris. Phlo.v, Paeonies. Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on applicatlOQ, JACOB W. MANNING, Ihe Leading estahlished ies«. Mew England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in.... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINDED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of I'l-J^l* the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review**** J40 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 7. 1898. ELIZABETH, N. J. I called on Mr. J. W. Blakely, one of the oldest and best known florists in this historical city, to see his sweet peas and to note his experiments with Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid in growing same. Mr. Blakely is an en- thusiast both on Jadoo and sweet peas and his garden in the rear of -the store, though surrounded by trees and houses, the results so far as growth and profuse flowering are con- cerned were all that could be desired. The first sowing was made in the middle of February and the seed was started in pots filled with Jadoo Fi- bre. These were planted out in April in a trench of Jadoo, while the bal- ance were sown out doors in March in ordinary soil and mulched with Ja- doo, both being watered with Jadoo Liquid. The results over previous years when Jadoo was not used are decidedly gratifying. Instead of a lot of rank growth, the plants have bloomed continuously since the first of June, nearly 2,(;k;i0 blooms a day being taken from ten rows 3-") feet long. The plants are more vigorous and the flowers, of exceptionally long stems, are of great substance and of good color. Of course those sown indoors and planted out show the strongest growth and are about a foot tallyr and it seems to me that seed treated this way was an excellent investment, for the reason that you start picking almost by the end of May, and have your crop in in time for the school commencement and exercises, etc., much earlier than the ordinary crop. Among the 60 odd varieties includ- ing all novelties, I noted the following that were the most striking. Oriental, deep pink, the best of the lot: Her Majesty, cerise pink; The Bride, white, very dwarf; Nawana. heliotrope splashed; Aurora, pink splashed, dwarf; Mars, bright pink; Prima Donna, cerise pink; Capt. of the Blues, an odd blue shade, and a host of others too numerous to mention. Mr. Blakely will make an exhibition in his store during the week of the different varieties. B. WIND TIGHT ROOFS. To make a greenhouse roof both wind and water tight we know of nothing better than the zinc joints made by Mr. J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, O. These are properly shaped strips of zinc that are placed between the edges of the glass where the lights come together. There is no lap and this makes some saving in glass. With this joint a glass roof can be made quite wind tight and this must mean a very material saving in fuel on windy nights in winter. Mr. Gasser is the well known Cleveland florist and first made the joints for his own use only. He has of late years offered them to the trade and large quantities are now in use all over the country. Another Triumph For Jadoo. At the tenth great Annual Exhibition of the Royal Horticultural .Society, held May 25-27, in the Temple Gardens on the Thames Em- bankment, London, England, a display of 'Plants in Jadoo Fibre was AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL OF THE FIRST CLASS. This bears out our claims that Jadoo Fibre, mtelligently used, will always grow prize winners. Are you in line for the fall exhibitions ? Send for new booklet. The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. '*-'?j.^^.^^.<*^.^^.^^^"s.^^.^-^.^^. CATTLEYA WARNERII. LAELIA PERRINII. SophronitesGrandiflora and Coccinea. Mil- tonia Spectabilis and many more. Lager & Hurrell, f^pSs.".' Summit, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Cold Storage Valley ALWAYS ON HAND. Ci^e^ n( -.i.-idll I'ips, extra quality. $-j:. , IHT LOT), $1'.». Cases of :'. IKK) Pips, good qualitv, J-jr. , per Html $10. CLIICAS & BODDINGTON CO., 501 & 503 V,. 13th St., Ne« ^orkCity. SMILAX 75 cents per J 00; | $5.00 per J 000. | Sample Plants for JO cents. I ALBERT M. HERR * * I ANf.A^TFR. PA. -i! LANCASTER, PA. '^r^'-yr^'^^r^'^s^r^ '"is^r^ '^sh^ '^c^'.-^'i^^ All iiest ^l^'mGarnations GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. rcadv Septe SPECIAL offer: .■\Uernanthera, red and \ellow. 2)-.-inch '^"^c Alternanthera, from flats IJ^c Scarlet Sage, from flats 2c Verbenas. 3-inch 3c Golden Pyrethrum, 2M-inch 2c -Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 3-inch 4c Cineraria Maritima, from flats Ic Chrvsanthemums — Niveus. Mrs. G. West, Mrs. Twomblev, Mrs. J. lones, Mrs. Whilldin, .'Vpollo, Mme. Bergman, M. Henderson. Gloriosum, Dawn. Good Gracious. Pres. Smith, 2"4-inch 3c ;\11 the above are strong healthy stock. H. STEIKUETZ, BAIiEIGE, IT. C. Mention Florists' Re yo write. Everj- user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. HITGHIINGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GBBBNMOUSB BUIbDIING. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. JULY 1, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. \4i BRIGHTON, MASS CIT STRINGS, 8 to 10 FEET EONG, 50cts. Each Shipped to any part of the Country. Now in Course of Preparation Price, THE 11 FLORISTS' wiSL -'-"•' MANIAL """ It Will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. 25,000 SMILAX. Extra Strong Plants, out of 2-in. pots, ready for immediate planting, at the lowest price ever yet quoted ~ $1.00 pt-r 100. $S.OO per 1,000. Cash with order. iH-ar in niind this is striclly first class stock aiiil tin rr i- a large saving in freight buying out of ■J-iii. i-uts 1' irstcome, first served. SOUTH SIDE FI.OBAI. CO., SPBIirGFIEI.D, II.I.. Mention Florists' Review when you write. POTS POTS POTS standard Pots at the (ollowing low prices for cash with order. IK in., per 1000, $2.25 SH in., per 1000, $ 5.85 2 " ■• 2.70 4 •• •• 7.20 2}'i " " 3..50 5 ■■ " 11.70 3 •■ " 4..50 6 " ■■ 20,25 HARRISON POHERY, - - - HARRISON, OHIO. Mention Florists* Review when you write. Rooted... ...Cuttings BY THE THOUSAND. BY MAIL. Per 100 Double Petunias, 3-in pots, bushy .. .$3.00 Double Hollyhocks, Charter's strain, 4 c people. An excel- lent lunch was served, with abundant liquid accompaniment, which was par- taken of with decided relish by all. Certainly none could have been thirsty at any time, for waiters were busy during the entire stay of the visitors serving lemonade and other drinks to all. And there was a vine-covered summer house which seemed to con- tain an inexhaustible supply. Mrs. Kilmer's special invitation to the ladies brought out the largest at- tendance of the fair sex ever seen at a club outing. In addition to other at- tractions there was an outdoor donkey party for their amusement and all en- tered heartily into the fun of the occa- sion. It is to be hoped that the ladies will be present in equally large num- bers at future outings of the club. After giving Mr. and Mrs. Hilmers a unanimous vote of thanks for their kind hcfspitality the party returned to the city, and the event will long be remembered as one of the most pleas- ant in the history of the club. The next outing will be at the es- tablishment of Messrs. Reinberg Bros., at Summerdale, Sunday, July 2-1. The party will take the 1 p. m. train at the Northwestern depot, reaching Sum- merdale at 1:20. Returning there are trains at 5:37 and G:5.3, and in fact every hour. Messrs. Reinberg Bros', immense range of glass is always of great interest, and the social features promise to fully equal if not exceed those at any previous affair of the sort. Those coming by the train above noted will be supplied with transpor- tation by the generous hosts of the oc- casion. To Omaha. The Chicago Florists' Club has made special arrangements for transporta- tion to Omaha for the convention, via the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. The round trip rate will not ex- ceed .^;17 and this may be shaded some- what. A special ear has been arranged for and berths may now be reserved in same by addressing G. L. Grant, •'i34 Dearborn street. The sleeping car fare is $2.i">0 each way. Al! in the trade who wish to do so are cordially invited to travel from Chicago with this party. It is expected that the eastern dele- gates will travel on same train from Chicago on. The Chicago delegation promises to be large and a pleasant time is assured. 'Various Items. Mr. E. H. Hunt has returned from West Baden, bitt is still in very poor health and is as yet unable to attend to business. He is thinking of visiting Colorado in search of a more favorable climate. His many friends in the trade will wish him a speedy recovery. Friedman & Allen's suit against the horse show managers for $200 for ex- tra floral decorations has been settled out of court for $25 and attorney's fees. Mr. J. J. Hess, of Omaha, passed through the city last Wednesday on his way east. Bowling. Only eight of the bowlers were at the alleys last Friday evening. Fol- lowing are the scores and averages: 1st. 2na. 3d. «h. Av. .r. S. Wilson 146 134 140 132 138 (ieo. Stollery 158 146 105 111 130 Jno. Degnan 129 135 108 106 120 Geo. Iteadworlh . ..ISO 116 113 117 110 C. Pruner 105 119 109 ... Ill Fred Stollery Wi 110 96 lu3 110 H. B. Howard 90 103 105 ... 96 C. W. Erne 100 106 100 OS 93 NEW YORK. Seed and Bulb Trade. The fall bulb business might be said to have commenced this week. Every year the Harrisii shipments seem to be made earlier, and now while we are scarcely in the second week of July, the first large consign- ment of Bermuda Harrisii has arrived at this port, some 600 cases having ar- rived on the steamship "Orinoco" yes- terday. From accounts they are most- ly the small size, however, for early forcing. The earlier reports that the general crop would be short seem to be borne out by fact, and from present indica- tions it will be nearly 50 per cent, less than last year. I believe, how- ever, that the higher prices secured in Europe last year have had the ten- dency to make growers send larger shipments to the other side, where it is yearly increasing in popularity. Hence the shipments here will fall off considerably, coupled with the fact of the many losses incurred by disease. I learn from a good authority that the prices of Harrisii have advanced considerably, and growers are now se- curing the same price on Bermuda docks as quoted formerly f. o. b. New York city. Mr. W* J. Elliott, of William Elliott & Sons, will take a brief vacation with a party of friends sailing next Saturday on the schooner yacht "Elsie Marie," calling at all the principal points on the New England coast. Mr. Elliott, who is the senior member of the firm, has earned a well deserved rest, and we take pleasure in wishing him a pleasant trip and safe return. N. Y. Market Florists' Association. The special meeting of the above association was held this (Monday) evening at Clinton market, to discuss the advisability of continuing the stands during the summer months. J 54 The Weekly Florists' Review. The meeting, tor some reason, was unexpectedly small, only about twelve members being present. Mr. H. C. Steinhoff, in the absence of President Lehnig, was voted to the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and accepted, the only name for nomination was Mr. R. W. Clucas, of the firm of Clucas & Bod- dington Co., who was unanimously elected. After considerable discussion it was brought out that about eighteen mem- bers wished to continue their stands during the summer, but as all of the said members were not present, it was decided to adjourn the meeting for a week to meet at the same place, and the secretary was ordered to notify them by letter, stating the object for meeting. After some desultory con- versation it was the general sentiment that the market had been a success. Ex-Alderman Morris, however, drew attention to the fact that the demand for fall plants was increasing, while for spring stock it was decreasing, and suggested that the growers take due notice thereof. Among the Wholesalers. As to the wholesale cut flower busi- ness, there is very little to say differ- ent from last week. There is practi- cally no business, and if there really was there are practically no good fiowers, and so there you are. The warm weather has caused a perfect "evacuation" of flowers and buyers, and both are few and far between. There seem to be no roses grown around New York for summer flower- ing, and the regular stock is exceed- ingly poor. Coix lachryma (Job's tears) are quite popular in some parts of the city. Various Items. On the ill-fated steamship "Bour- gogne" Mr. George Sotiropulos, who had a stand at the Broadway ferries, Brooklyn, was among the lost, and carried down witli him 4(H3 (French) napoleons, which he had in a belt at- tached to his body at the time. Mr. Edmond Weathered, brother of Chas. B. Weathered, has been serious- ly ill with a complication of ailments at his home in Jersey City. I am hap- py to state, however, from the last re- port there was a favorable improve- ment and the crisis had been passed. Mr. Victor S. Dorval, of Woodside, L, I., is erecting a new carnation house, 10Sx2f), and will plant same with the leading old and new varie- ties. BUFFALO. The quiet of midsummer is upon us with full force. As evidence of that the last time the writer was down- town, which happens seldom, he called into the usually busy mart of W. F. Kasting, on Washington street. The second assistant was bossing a few small boys in sorting over last week's stock (nothing is wasted in this es- tablishment). I was met with ihe in- formation that the crowd was "next door" — that fatal next door that has lured so many young (and old men, too) to tarry round its fascinations when they ought to have been behind their respective counters. After push- ing open several swing doors and away back in the recesses of the establish- ment, far from the July sun, seated round a table were half a dozen of the leaders of the retail trade. You may say the very cream of the business. The conversation was ostensibly the war, but an interchange of remarks was subject more to the result of cer- tain number of spots than of shots. I have a sympathy for youth and ex- pressed a wish that everything should continue regardless of the intrusion of age and morality. Such is the state of trade. A few very prominent citizens have recently passed away and it has made the demand for funeral flowers quite brisk in spots. There is a great abundance of good carnations coming in. Among the best are those grown by Billy Stroh of At- tica, Wise Bros, of E. Aurora and in- cidentally from Corfu come thou.iands of Genesee with many other varieties. It pays to take care of your carnations for what is there just now to take their place, and the public never tires. The tea roses that are seen look as if they had passed through an explosion aboard the Viscaya, though there are some notable exceptions. Those people who condemn the Car- not rose should remember that for summer it is most beautiful. A few hundred plants lifted from a rose house bench in February, placed in flats and kept in a cold frame till middle of April, well cut down and planted in .5 inches of soil on a bench occupied all winter with carnations, have proved a great boon. There was a crop within 7 weeks from planting and now there is another much better than the first and how beautiful the large beds are. This corroborates the remark of that brainy man E. G. Hill when he said: "President Carnot is a grand summer rose." A house of it for summer should be quite as valua- ble as one of Kaiserin Augusta. The beautiful varieties of delphini- um, and many of them are grand, have helped to decorate §tore windows, but pond lilies and mud turtles are on the decline. What a pity we don't get more vis- itors just now when we could show them our unequalled Delaware. North Linwood, Richmond and many other avenues. Its a good plan to step into your pa- trons' grounds occasionally, especially if they have paid their bill and ad- mire your handiwork among their flower beds. It shows you take an in- terest in their welfare. Some of our florists should stop a moment and no- tice a bed of tuberous begonias en the corner of Delaware and Summer. Talk about a bed of geraniums, glorious old plants as they are, these begonias are as a Mozart symphony is to a "Hot Time in Town Tonight." The only stranger who has had the good sense to visit us lately was young Mr. Bell of Franklin, Pa., son of the well known W. T. His 6 feet of clean- ly developed, enthusiastic youth was much enjoyed for a very brief time and then he stepped aboard the "Black Diamond" of the Lehigh system to in- vestigate the age of the anthracite de- posits of Scranton. Pa. Scranton is near Wilkes Barre and that reminds me of "Bag him my boy George." The last time (about 2 months ago) that friend Fancourt was in Buffalo, himself and his better half (true in this case), Mrs. W. S., and Mr. Kasting sat in the Tifft house at dinner. At the next table, within a few feet, sat Youssuff, "the Terrible Turk." a name he never earned in his own country, for his was a mild, placid disposition. Some flippant New York newspaper boy gave him that name. The unconquered wrestler seeing two such strapping girls with such an at- tenuated support began to make lumi- nous eyes away from his 3 pounds of underdone beefsteak, but no harm re- sulted. The Turk threw his man that night over the footlights and any other old place. And where is he now? Verily the love of gold was his ruin. If he had not had several thousand dollars in gold round his ample waist he might have swam and saved him- self from the horrible scramble when the Bourgogne went down. There is something terribly sad about his end, and I trust the pigmies that he dash- ed to the floor in his marvelous strength will be men enough to shed a tear when reading of his jntimely death. Poor giant. I trust nothing more ferocious or disturbing than the harmless codfish molests his restin.g place. The only event among the florists outside of business is the purchase by S. A. Anderson of the beautiful sailing yacht "Daffordil." This yacht can sail two and a half miles an hour if the wind is in the right quarter. She is 22 feet, with her overalls on, 30-inch beam and draws 4 feet of water, but "Savie" says if I will go for a cruise he will endeavor to draw something else. Her main sail is 60x32 feet, her baboon is triangular 17x10x3. Her spanker, used only in a storm, is 18.3x 11. He boards her in a cove of Can- ada on the north shore of Lake Erie. As far as crew is concerned, she is out of commission, but there is juit room for me, for my love and my love's sis- ter. Mr. Wm. Belsey sailed for Liverpool on the Allen line about the second of the month. William believes in enjoy- ing the fruits of his labors before it is too late. May his wanderings over the South Downs and other scenes of his boyhood be blessed with good health and a clear head. W. S. IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer it in an adv. In The Review. JULY 14, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 155 NEW SEEDS. Primula, Mfrist Strain, tradt pkl . r,l)u; ilmihl.- trade pkt.,$I.OO. Pansy, Mittiiii;^ ( .laiit Mmu.-t ing, Florist Strain, trade pkt.. ."idc; d.a.l.lc trad.- pkl., 75c.; 5» oz..$1.00; loz.,$t.io. Pansy, (.rt man. trade pkt., 2.ic.; double trade pkt., 4(Jl.; '4 o/., 50c.; loz.. $2.00. Cineraria, Hybrids, trade pkt., 50c.; double trade pkt., $1.00. .4"bove seeds have been tested and found 91 per cent, new isys seeds. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 25,000 SMILAX. Extra Str ady f,. out ol -J-in. pots, immediate planting, at the lovyest price ever vet quoted — $1.00 per 100, $5.(0 per l.Oai. Cash with order. Bear m mind this is strictly first class stock and tiiere is a large saving in freight buying ut of -J-i pots SOUTH SIDE FI.OBAI. CO., SFBINGFIEIiD, II.I.. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Chinese Primroses. Smilax. 10,000 Smilax. 'i-in p.ils, strong $.i.00 per 1,000. 7.ic per 100, Cineraria Grandiriora, .\ugust $2.00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. DELAWARE, 0. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ...Special Offer... SMILA.X $.>.00perl00 PVRETHRUM AUREUM '2.00 " CINERARIA MARITIMA 2.0O " CANDIDISSIMA 2.00 " CORDVLINE SL'PERBIENS .3.50 " All strong plants from 2H-in. pots. Send 10 cents for samples to CHAS. LONG, 207", Main St.. Hornellsvillc, N. Y. Ill' 1:. For Fail '98 and Spring '99 Delivery. FIELD^iN^llT ROSES, Clematis. Ornamental Shrubs and Trees. Paeonias. Herbaceous Plants. Small Fruits, Fruit Trees. I'nce List rcldv m liilv .^peci.il quo- tations sUdly submillcd liv letter JACKSON & PERKINS CO., H"e^"y"o"r"K: Buy from the AflVeniSvrS norists' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thus in- crease the earning power of your Certificate. LOOK HERE Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, lanuarv struck cut- tings, .iiii ,,i _■ 111 pots. $3.00 per 100; $'25.00 per Mil ..I -trong 3 and 4 eyed cuttings, eatum, strong, 3-inch, $7.00 per 100. iuh.$4.IKI per 100, in fine growing 411 in Al condition. Adianti Stror cond C. MERKEL &. SON, Mentor, Ohio. Mention Florists' RevMew when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review 'When Writing Advertisers. t0'^^0^F%0m0%0^0%0^f%*^0*0^^^0^0S0^r^^%0%^^0^^^f^'^r^ \Green House-/ iUQaR.TER.-.'s.i Butted Glass. This IS no longer .in experiment, it hascometo stiiv. There in y in is uays of making Hutted Roofs, but th.> best uay Clipper Bar. W I I IS bar you can make a roof that is absolutt'ly fn-e 1 1 1 1 1 1 and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted I ! kes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It 1 I I n),,er, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned r I Hut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for It lb not we furnish what people want and there is nothing m greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sup, knots and all other'defects. Lock land Lumber Co. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. pii iiiiiii! iiiiii 'iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiMiiiiiiL.iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiJiiiiniiii iiiiiiiiJiiiiiiMiiiiiiuiiiiiii iiiinihiiiiiiiiiiinKiniiiHiiiii {iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii| f THE PAINESVILLE NURSERIES f m Centrally located between the East and West, offer unparalleled inducements = B to the trade in each direction, having one of the most complete Nursery and p m Florists' stocks in the country. No better type of ^ I LOW DOWN BIDDED ROSES j S grown, a block of a quarter ol a million, besides a fine lot ol one and two year g s on own roots, all in nursery rows and about a million ever-blooming under = = glass. General line ol Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, unexcelled in quality g M and quantity. Correspondence and personal inspection solicited = Catalogue and Price L.lst Free. i THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ™S g Mention The Rtxnw ulivii v. miiniiiiiii' iiiiiii: iiiiiiniiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii.iiiiiii'iniiniiiiuiniiiiii^iiiiniiii' mii' m iiiii Mention The K.-ylew when PAINESVILLE, a OHIO. 1 IIIIIII IIIIIU ^IIIIII IIIIIIIEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIlM Kraft's Plant Tonic... 99" iR^II I ^ Scale, Mealy Bug and ether Insect Pests. I kl I LL-J as well as imparting beauty and vigor to the 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. R^OISIHS McDonald & Steele, CrawfordsvUle, Ind. 700 Brid.s ' Ic* r'lacc ■^'-■'"' 700 Bridesmaids \ l3L V^la»3 Pots To close out at $1.50 per 100. Cash w itii order. Come Quick. Tliese are gilt edge or money refunded. Mention Florists' Review when you write J 56 The Weekly Florists' Review, ♦ JULY 14. ISIIS. EXETER, N. H. On July 4th this section was swept by a tornado that caused a number of deaths and the destruction of much property. At Hampton Beach a large wooden building in which an exhibi- tion was being given collapsed and the falling tiijibers killed four people and seriously injured many others. Among those killed was Mr. Hilding Karlson, of the florist firm of Hilliard & Karl- son, of this city. Mr. Karlson was a native of Palkeji- berg, Sweden, where he was born No- vember 3(1. 1SG7. He was consequently in his 31st year. He came to this coun- try in ISin. He was highly skilled as a florist, at which profession he had worked three years for H. J. Gilbert in Milton, Mass.; two years for E. M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., and one year for Bassett <.V Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Two years ago he came to Exeter, and quickly became a member of the firm of Hilliard & Karlson. He was a most exemplary and popu- lar young man, whose tragic and un- timely death seems particularly sad. At the funeral the church was most beautifully decorated and the floral of- ferings were unusually numerous. EXPLANATORY. Editor P^Iorists' Review: Permit me to offer a word of explanation in re- gard to the sale of my old place adver- tised in last week's Review. My lease on the Frank street place expires this month. Part of the green- houses there are mine. Not wishing to move these houses over to the new place, I made an arrangement with the owners by which they acquire posses- sion of the whole plant. They wish to improve the land and so offer the houses for sale. With this sale I have nothing to do. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FlOrlStS' SUpplJCS Special facilities lor shipping south. Unetjualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mpntion Thp Rovii'n- when you write. M. RICE Sc CO.— =— — EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 25 N. 4th St . PHILADELPHIA. PA Long's Florists' Photographs To be used in taking orders. Sets $1.75 and up. Purchasers' selections at list prices. Floral Art Catalogue.... Complete and 7>ri)Ltical for customers use. iltj arrangements, illustrated and priced. Priced Lists on application. DAN'£ B. IiOlfl'G, Publisher. BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. iconBROS.^ Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. 88 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett &Waslil)urn ^^^'etor bros. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, lit. •fn'CUT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.G. AMLING, ^^"^^'^ Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFfRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. SwrUut Flowers .\11 tetegrapli and tek-ph,,n,- ord^•r^ given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Tlorist... 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. V.M.a:W. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Mention Ffo A.L. m ANDALL Wholesale Florist Telephone Main 3208 4 Washington St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we art prepared than ever to handle your orders. run Line or Wire Ud- -0^ ^ .->utcessorto sign* and Florists' «■ / \\ inter & Glover -• S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St Caulogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE^Qgt FlOWCrS Properly Packed and Promptly For%varded. J. A. BIDLONG "otrJoelTe^Z Cut Flowers, 37-39 Randolph St., ..CHICAGO. A. G. Prince & Company *«-nts^[;wE ROSE CO. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago OloiiNl? Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire L'lamp Floral Designs. A fuil line of supplies alwu.vs on hand. Write for eatalof^ue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. ..C. W. WORS.. Wholesale Florist 2740 OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO FIITE BOSES— Shipped Carefully to all Parts of the Country. Me Flo HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Bo«, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St, Si Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JULY 14. If98. The Weekly Florists' Review. J57 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CLT FLOWERS. U'e can fill ail orders i Ruses and Carnati( lU'.AU riKS. Gh Wrile for Prices on ROSE PL*MS. 51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. ^-^.^^.^-^.^♦^.^'r^ .'<-" :.^"^.><".*.^".^.^'".^^.^«^^.^"-^.^^.^-;^.^*^.'*''^^.'**i^.^'^.=*''.'^.'*^ As good as can be grown. We have the following Rose Plants, the same as we have planted in our own houses, still on hand for sale. \Ve guarantee them to be first class in every respect. ROSE PLANTS. 3,000 American Beauties, 2-inch. 2,000 Bridesmaids, 2-inch. 800 Meteors, 2-inch. 500 Brides, 2'2-inch. Address FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Hinsdale, Do You Want Your Money's Worth? It ; It l.m ■id si. t at ' and decoration, stating quanti FIRST-CIiASS GOODS. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. I ^N jn ^5 I" ^J in Chinese Sacred Lilns, Japan, all knids d Dutch, French and Ger- O ^^ [3 E3 C> ■• man iiulli- nid K « i^ Azalea, Rhododendron, Palms and Nursery - _--— Stock Inr l.ir. ins; .iiid Miitdi-cr. The Omaha Exposition If you are going to ^^ offer. attend (and it will be what you can ill afford to miss), you will find this the best line to take. SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT, PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS (SEATS FREE) AND THE Only Line Direct to the Grounds. 5^ \— ^- Agent for further partio-ilars. W. B. DODDRIDGE, 0:'neral Manager, ST. LOUIS, MO. Now in Course of Preparation. The riorlsts' Manual... It will tell vou just what vou want to know in just I to lie told. It will cover tlie whole field of Con By WM. SGOTT vant Price, $5.00 be quick and easy FbORISTS' PUBblStllING GO. 520-5'35 Gaxton Building. CmCAGO. ppston Ferns.. N. Exaltata Bostoniensis, S5.00 to S25.00 per 100, out of bench. Large size. Prices on application. I have a fine lot of S6.00, $8.00 and S 10.00 per 100 sizes which will make fine plants in the fall if planted at once. CASH WITH ORDERS FROM ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES. WM.A. BOCK, North Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Forcing Roses! ■Z'>.-inci) :i"-inch Per llilj Per 100 BRIDE 92.50 $4.00 BRIDESMAID 2. SO 4.00 METEOR 2.50 4.00 White, Pink and Yellow RAMBI.ERS, CI.IMBIITG WHITE FET, CI.IMBING WOOTTOIT, same pricc- i; 1 ^rlr. ti"ii ROSES, from 3'2-in. pots, ^■■•■': " T 1000 (, : -. I, , It,, I, ■_■ vear Mid ROSES, $6.00 a 100. MOONVINES, f -',(KI p,r 1011. AI-TERNANTHERA, $IS.UO per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention Fhjrists' R. view when you write. Tobacco StfimS. I^ll^BallMabout 225 lUUUUUU UlCllld, lbs.) 75c per 100 lbs. Rr^nfi Mc^aI (absolutely pure) per 200db. DUiie IVieal, bags, $3.1)0; per ton, $27.50. i^ane aLdKes, antKi tor $11.00. W. W. BARNARD & CO., 161-163 E. Kinzie Street, CHICAGO. Mention Tlie Review wiirn you write. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL purchased from .sheriff. Receiver, .ind .Assii,niee 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 Oriler Depot for New and Sccond-Hand Material in the World. W. 35TH 4. IRON STS., CHICAGO. Write tor our free illustrated catalogues. Mention Florists' Review w'hen you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review 'When Writing Adv?rtisers. J 58 The Weekly Florists^ Review. TORONTO. Nine members of the Executive Com- mittee of the Canadian Horticultural Association met in Hamilton and ar- ranged program and other details for the convention in September in To- ronto. Present: Messrs. Gammage, London; McLean, St. Thomas; John- son. Kingston; Mitchell, Inerkip; Fos- ter, Hamilton, and Dunlop, Mills, Car- ter and Ewing, of Toronto. Programs will be published and distributed shortly. It was a very pleasaot and business-like meeting and a great deal of work was pushed through in a short time. Friends of Mr. Foster will be sorry to learn that he is still under the weather. The excursion to Niagara Falls on the 28th Inst, promises to be a rouser. Tickets $1, all the way there and back. The dull times are upon us. E. RICHMOND, IND. The midsummer meeting of the So- ciety of Indiana Florists was held here July 2 at Glen Miller. A business ses- sion was held in the morning and ar- rangements for the annual chrysanthe- mum show at Indianapolis were con- sidered. The visitors were entertained by a dinner at a local hotel by E. G. Hill and John A. Evans. Among the visitors were: From Indianapolis — A. Wiegand, E. Rieman, J. Heidenreioh.F. Huckreide. H. Rothermel, Bert Stan- ley, John Hartje. John Bertermann, R. A. McKeand, M. Nelson, F. A. Sch- reiber, C. C. Vollrath; from Anderson — J. S. Stuart, E. Bissell; from Cincin- nati—E. G. Gillett. W. A. Mann, G. R. Bartlett, H. Schwarz. R. Witterstaet- ter, Wm. Murphy, E. A. Foster; from Kokomo — W. W. Coles; from Hamil- ton—Theo. A. Bock. Visits were made to the greenhouses of E. G. Hill & Co. and the factory of the Quaker City Machine Co., where the Evans Challenge Ventilating Ap- paratus Is made. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. ■ There seems to be absolutely no demand for stock. The situation appeared at its very worst when the daily papers were hot pub- lished, for then we could not even keep "busy" reading. The rose stock is shortening up and the de- mand for good clean stock, since cooler weath- er, has increased, but even the Fakirs scorn the bulk that is coming in. Some very fine perennials are arriving, but the sales are light. The market remains glutted with carnations and sweet peas, neither paying the cost of picking. Chicago. -July 11, '9S. WHEN you write an advertiser, al- ways state that you saw the adv. in The Florists' Review. FLORISTS' STOCK 2.%g^g°"^^ Alternantheras. 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., MILWAUKEE, Wis. Mention The Review when vou write. SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA Fine Assortment of.... ORCHIDS To be had on short notice. ROSES- A. S. MacBEAN, i-rican Beaiitv, Bride, Bridesmaid. Perle. La France. Teitout. .Morgan, Niplietus. Kaiserm. 3 and 4-in. ASFASAG-US PriTJMOSirS, all sizes. MARIE IiOUISE VIOLETS, young plants, well rooted. LAKEWOOD, N. J. IKI^IMIMS standard Varieties. $2.50 per 100. .A list of varieties furnished on application. .Also Per liXl Cyperus Alternifolius, 2;.<-in. pots $2.i(i Cyclamen, white, pink, red and white crir , pots i.OO Grevillea Bobusta. G-eraniums, imeplants,2'/4-in. pots, new and -taiilar.i -irts. varieties on application,, 2..^0 Asparag-us Flnmosa Nana, :)-in. pots . 8.00 Sprengeri, -'., in, pots 6.00 Teniiissimus, l-iu. pots 10.00 Vinca Maj. Var., :'. in ji .t- 4,00 Sniilax, "J' ,-iii (nit^ 2 '>n NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMIMS! All the Marquis de Montmort. Lady Fitzvvigram, Berg- mann. Merry Monarch, Glory of Pacific, Robinson, Henderson. M. M, lohnson, Golden Trophy. D. Snaulding, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin. Ivorv White, fvory Pmk, M. Bonnaffon. Mayflower, Modesto. Jerome Jones, white, yellow and pink. Maud Dean, H. \V, Rieman. Lottie Berry, Maud .Adams. EmilBuettner, Gretchen Buettner, Stock unexcelled, and very large quantit>' of it ready. Let us book order for now or future delivery. 2H- in., $3 per 100: Cuttings, rooted, $2 per toO, MABIE IiOTJISE VIOI.ETS, Booted Bunners, $10.00 per 1000. POEHLMANN BROS. MORTON GROVE, cook county, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II TUB LARGEST ■^^\\ SUPPLY MOUSE 11 IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application For the trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PLANTS White Plume, Colden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. Field-grown plants at $1.00 per 1.000; $.^.50 per 10,000. Cash with order. Samples free. C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. Mention Florists' Review- when you write. GIVE US TRIAL CAN PLEASE YOU. WM. E. KASTING, i:;:^^'^^^. 495 Washington St., Blf FALO, N. Y. Also Deale WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Memi^n Flfi-iPIs' 1'.. virw ^vhen vnii write Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at sliiirt notice, Meini..n FlcriFts' p. ^-i^■w when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Shipped to any part of the country. Nanus strings 8 to 10 feel long, 50 cents W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, - - - MASS. Mention Florists' Review when y.u wiitr, JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Wholesale Grower of r^cfkc ^"^ Decorative U^e^ Plants^.*. Upsal Station GERMANTOWN, PA. Penna, R, R, Mention Florists* Review when you write. R The Weekly Florists' Review. 159 >wwwy^ SEEDS Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, $imm$immpwu^m$$!^mw Mi Pansy, Cineraria We are booking orders now for the above, which will be filled promptly on receipt of the New Crop Seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of above varieties a trial, do so this year. We invite conijiarison with any. ^ ^ ^ ^ ...PAINSIOS... > soon as ne^7 crop seed name because of the Order now and seed will be sent a arrives. Hunt's Pansy Seed has made quality of the strains. We would be pleased to loguo of Florists' Flower Seeds to ; tains a general list of all Florists' Seeds. 07. Fine Mixed $1.00 Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market . 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed .... 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 ALSO ALLTHE NAMED VARIETIES. PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Single, white "^ red. Trade Pkt. 50c 50c kermesina splendens 50c mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c GINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c ( Hir Cineraria seed is known among those who grow the tinest plants. GALGEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora. . , 50c We ha alfin GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c TWINE FOR TYING •• MUMS." 4-ply Best Colton. per 5-lb. sacks. 75c. 3-ply Second GratJe Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks. 70c. E. H. HINT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ^ DOSES E. G. HILL & CO. «— Galax ■ X^ Beauties. 3-inch, $fi.00 per 100. 555.00 I RICHlVIONn. INH. $l).nO per 100. %x per l.tXm. Maids. Brides and Meteors, 3-inch, li.OU per VM. $15.00 per 1.000; 4-inch stock $i)..50 per lOii. Stock guaranteed to give satisfaction. POEHLMANN BROS., MORTON GKOVE, II.I.. Mention Flori.'ts' It-vi-w whfn \.,\\ wri!.?. Fine Rose Stock For Planting. Brides, Belle Siebrecht. Meteors and Beauties, ch pots. Maids in 2-inch pots. • ■ ■• e and Flora Hill, chpots, S4.00 per 100. .Vrite for prices. Send 50c or $1.0) tor sample lot of what vou want to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention Florists' Review -when yon write. RICHMOND, IND. Carnations -- \" FINE CYCAS REVOLUTA REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS and Dealers in «mmm„ FLORISTS' *' SIPPLIES For use with Violets. Stiff wiry Stems. Work up beautifully. Are all the rage ^^^J*^^^^^ Box of ,5000, $5.00 uantity at Jl.25 per 1000 Less q HARbAIN P. KBUSBY 1)50 Tremont BIdg.. Boston, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Send to Vegetable Plants. I "-'^^ ^P''^9ro'!!l"el^ Cabbage-H. Succession, Flat Dutch, .Autumn King, Drumhead, .Savoy, and other varieties. Celery-White Plume, Golden Self Blanching Giant, Pascal, Golden Heart, and other vars. Tomato— Livingston, Stone. Paragon, and other vars. .\U above plants field-grown. 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $^..10 per 10,000. If bv mail, add 10c per 100. Cash with order. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. ■ - - White lUarsti. Md. Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants Out of 2i,-in. pots, $I.2S per loo; $10 per icoo. Cash witii order. .-Vddress FRED SCHNEIDER, Florist. 751 Crawford Road, Cleveland, O. Always mention ttie Florists' Review wlien writing advertisers. Sphagnum Moss ^■[|,'?o"bt'e^'&^.'^' Ppg|. $1.20 per bale, quality A No. 1. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN. Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. IXSUIJE'^iS^T'RrFIllE Florists' Mutual Eire insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention tlonsis' Keview wnen iuu write. THE MOON ^y \ Company '^ For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines,. Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive IHustraled Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Seed^J* Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. [Satalo^ues .\Iways mention the Florists' Review^ when writing advertisers. J 60 The Weekly Florists' Review* RIVERTON, N. J. The base ball matcb between the married versus single men of the pick of the Dreer greenhouse staff, much talked of and speculated upon, took place on the afternoon of the ;lth. And by the way, I may be allowed to re- mark the Dreer company by granting on Saturday afternoons during the summer months respite from the ,wish of the hose and tap tap of the pot upon the bench, express sympathies which are not lost upon the boys. 'Tis amusing to watch the move- ments of some, particularly the Bene- dicts, usually so sedate, as becomes them, now full of spirit, notwithstand- ing that they had frequent rec3ur^e to the water bucket for a bracer to stand up against the young bucks who were out for blood and showed by the re- sult of the game the kind of stuff they are made of. Of the Benedicts. Frank Betz struck the finest postures. Joe Schul'?r made a dandy pitcher, was a trifle wild, which is contrary to his nature. When he handed the ball to John Ruppert. my. how the fur did fly. No home runs on John's pitching. Chas. Stratton gracefully yielded to Harry Lloyd, one of our fleetest sprint- ers, and, speaking of sprinting, it did me good to see Hillson making what he thought was a home run. He missed his pacer Harry Mur])hy. Jas. Flynn made the highest number of .-uus and Henry Rice was an ideal catcher. I hardly recognized in Lucas an old time sport. The unmarried boys, headed by Harry Sim. did themselves proudly. Should you meet Harry slightly dis- abled when he calls upon you ip m his next trip, he will explain he is the lat- est addition to the ranks of the noble army of drummers, Carhart eclipses many professionals as catcher, and he's a sprinter also. Roy Fister was the only man who dazzled the pitcher. Jack Flynn, of whom we are proud. Thompson at- tributed his success to his sunset hair, which is our Mascot since Hermann Weber's yellow dog breathed its last. Watkins is a strong type of the sturdy Canadian, an all round athlete, contrasting strongly with our f.even- foot umpire, Pat Finlan, who kept all howling at arm's length. BENEDICT. MORRIS, ILL. Mr. A. Mitting, secretary of the Mor- ris Floral Co.. reports that they will plant 10,(X>0 carnations for cut flowers, mostly fancy varieties, including Flora Hill, Evelina, Argyle, Triumph, Mayor Pingree, Gold Nugget, Mrs. Bradt, Em- press and Jubilee. Their home trade takes most of their blooms. YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very best advantage from advertisers in The Flnrisl:?' rt view, and at the same time ad\anc? the in- terests of your paper. »AAJ.J.J.J.J.J.J.XAXJ.AJ.AJ.4.J.A.8.J.AAJ.J.J.J.Jt.AJI.AAAJ.AXJ.AJ..tX4.AJ..t»t.4.J.J:.J.J.»f The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs fortwohours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% This has been concliisivelv proven bv experiment? at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Buff, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. ,\ trial of a :ir>cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecticide lias been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. | i'TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT'PT'TTTTTTTTIrT-VTTTTT-rTTWTTTIP'rTT* Ii15-. vaN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points No lijilits or l.fl-i. I'lif.- i>>. QiEFN-;, N. v., Feb. i6. V •^ " ^ Mk. 'iHEKov Parker. Brook- 1^^ __^ Ivn, N.\ . licir Sir:-! Iiavetested ' ■ « y..iirl.itebt Mnilel Carnation Sup- port, and am tree to say that I con- sider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I hav e ever seen. It is Quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and 1 certainly deserve great credit for the i I " port, I Mr.Ther. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, Dailledouze Bros. \Y. HoBOKEN. N. J., Feb. 18. V- Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gfives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that 3se I ha\e had from you are about perfect as anybody will be able make them. They certainly fiU my bill for an ideal carnation sup- »/ui I, a. thmgr I have been looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success in tlie sale of them, I am. Yours truly, E. Asmus. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKI.YII', IT. Y. Marie Louise Kunners 25.000 at S4 per lOOO; 60c. per 100. HinSDALE aORAL PARK, Mention Florists' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH. PANSIES Zirngiebel GIANT Of the market and fancy strains, are still the lead- ing varieties with the Florists' trade. Quality guaranteed. FRESH SEED NOW RE,4DY in trade packages at one dollar each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, - NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Now in Course of Preparation THE Price, $5.00 Send in Your Order Now.... FLORISTS' vvmiL MANIAL '"" It ,m11 t.ll vou just what vou want to know in iii-t iIk- wa\ vou want to be told. It uillLnxerthewholetieldof Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists' Publishing Co. 320-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 161 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener in pri- \'ate place or public institution; Danish. 36, married: thorough horticulturist : vegetables, flowers, fruits, landscape and ornamental work; carpet beds a specialty; first-class examinations; 15 years experience; best of references. Address, stating wages, etc., Harold Eltzholtz, Central Valley, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist and desigTier, No. i rose grower; carnations, mums, vio- lets a specialty; 25 years experience; good references; age 38; commercial or good private position. Address Florist, P. O. Box 547, Alliance, Ohio. Y' SITUATION WANTED* By a practical working foreman, 13 years experience in growing roses, car- nations, violets, mums an_d palm_s_:_age 28, single; state wages. Address, Frank, Florist, White Hall. SITUATION WANTED- By July gth, by practical florist, 10 years experience; roses, carnations, \-iolets, etc.; knowledge of floral work; New York or Pennnsyl- vania preferred; references; state wages. Address N. v., care Florists' Review. WANTED— At once, an honest, industrious, sober man (single), who understands the growing of roses; a permanent place for the right man. Address, Michigan, care Florists' Review, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-Young man, seven years experience in large establishment where cut flowers are grown for the Chicago market, wishes a change in order to acquire more knowledge; east preferred; good references. Address, K. N., care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner desires to devote his whole time to other business. An unusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— Position as foreman in first class estab- lishment by one who learned thoroughly in Eng- land the trade of gardening, and has followed the florist business for ten years in this country. Will take nothing but first class place and will start at $60.00 a montli, with chance of raise after showing ability. Good references. Address Hemb, care Florists' Review. POSITION WANTED— By married man, no chil- dren, as gardener or assistant, good grower of roses, violets, carnations, 'mums, palms and stove plants. Ger- man, age 26. Can give good references. Private or commercial. Aug. H. Jackman,427 Lunt Av., Chicago. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, neariy new. Good retail stand, in residence district, on paved street leading to cemetery. Must retire on account of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4th St., Springfield, III. 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 employers in- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D., care Florists' Review, Chicago. ..rOR SAUB.. Six greenhouses IBOOO feet of glass), all in good condition; all modern improvements; located in one of ttie principal cities of Southern Wisconsin, with 20.(KXi population; but little competition. Will rent to responsible party. Address WISCONSIN, care Florists' Review. I Get Acquainted... < We rtotb, with vour fellow-craf introduce vou. Every Florists' Review is requested to to the editor a cabinet sizephotograph with name and address on back for use in our General Introduction * I'.nse groups of these portraits will be > pulilisTieJ from time to time in style > Munl.Tr to those that have already ap- * pe.ired. .\ddress I FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. I 520-535 Caxton Building, i CHICAGO. ....CO-OPERATION.... |F you are in the tracJe and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company ..^^ 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 everythiiig 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 patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will earn good divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription no^v. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. ILL. Shortest c Quickest route: to OAliBkH/L AND THE TRANS-MISSISSI PPI ' EXPOSITION- Write to C. S. CRANE, G. P. and T. A., St. Louis, for rates to the Florists' Convention in Omaha, and for a beautifully illustrated booklet describing the Omaha Ex- Ready for ate: 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCINfi ROSES. PifE 1 iilly eiiual to tlu.sp sent out the ];ist six years, lirst-elass and perfeitly liealtliy In every respect. Onh' selected grnwrli from Howerin:^ shoi'ts used In pmiiasiratlnfir. LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT ;!-lncll pols, SKlilJ per lOU; 4- icjebpots, |12.00 per 100. HETEOR, SUNSET. BON SILENE. PERLE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT. HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS. BRIDE, 3-lneh pots, $1.00 per 100; 4-lli(li pots, $10,00 per 100. J. I.. DII.LOIT, BI.OOMSBUBG, FA. Rose Hill Nurseries C"'!™™^^^' Largest Qrowers of Palms, Orchids, Stove and Qreenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca- rias, Pandanus. PR>^NK MARDY, $3 per 100; $40 per 1000; 23 at 100 rate. New York Office, 409 Fifth Av. New Roc'helle, N.Y. H, WEBER & SONSt " OAKLAND, MD. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Mention Florists' Revi Flowering Begonias 3000 Forcing ROSES ; Rubra, Metallica, A.Guttata,Thurstoni Wettsteini, Pres. Camot, Diadema, $3.00 per loo. Otaheite Orange, 2',i-in., $3.(X) per 100. Umbrella Plant, 'J'-in., $;i.00 per lOO. Matrimony ■\7'ine, (Hardy) 'aMin.. $;i.00per 100. JOHN A DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio. Mention Florists' Review when you write. to plant at once. 2500 Bridesmaids, :i-in. pots, $,i.00 per 100. 500 Brides, ;i-in. pots. $S.00 per 1(0. IVTlectly liealth\' and first-class in every respect; especially grown for my own plantinjj:. OEO. M. EnmAirS, ireirton, IT. J. Me Florists vrite. 162 The Weekly Florists' Review* ROCHES! ER, N. Y. The dullness in trade conMnues. Flowers are plentiful and very low prices prevail. Carnations are offered at 15 cents per dozen, sweet ';eas 5 cents per bunch and roses sell at all prices, only occasionally a few selects are disposed of at fair figures. .Asters have made their appearance in the market and are of good quality ' in spite of the continuous dry weather. They are grown by quite a few farmers and market gardeners in the neigh- borhood, on light, sandy soil. Last summer was noted for contin- ued drought and everybody in this vicinity complained, but this season may be pronounced as worse than any we have had in many years; ev- erything is suffering for the want of water; all stock in the field is very backward and growth is slow and stunted, even the weeds cannot make any headway. Most of the growers are busy repair- ing and painting. Some few have not quite finished planting all their roses and chrysanthemums, but probably every house will be planted l>y the end of ihe present week and then they may look for a short vacation, which they deserve after so many months of hard and continuous work, but only a few can afford such extravigance this year, they say; the majority are inclined to take a needed rest at home if they can. K. DETROIT, MICH. This city was visited by a destructive hail storm July 3. The hail stones were of very Jarge size, and on the greenhouses of Mr. S. Taplin over 3,000 lights of glass were broken. CLEVELAND, O. The florists of this city have all signed an agreement to close their stores every evening, except Satur- days, at 6 p. m.. from July 5th to Sep- tember 5th, 1898. This will undoubt- edly prove an excellent thing for all. GALESBURG, ILL.— E. R. Gesler succeeds the firm of Gesler & Robbins. Mr. Gesler has purchased the entire stock and took full charge July 1. COCOS WEDDELIANA. 1 Plant, 4-ln. pot, IS iiiclies liigli, eadi $0,40 1 Plant. .5-in, pot, '-'4 inches high, each 75 JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Rfview when you write. In fine assortment, from 2"/2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $27.00 per 1000. ChAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook, L I., N.Y. F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. | Choice Seeds, | Bulbs and Plants | IMPORTERS, GROWERS AND DEALERS IN (♦•■a i*^. *r.. !*=a-. ^-r^. '•*^: H ere we go To Clean Out.... 10,000 Plants of Per 100 Geraniums, 2. 2!4 and 3-in. pots.. $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 Md. Salleroi, 2K-m. pots 2.00 Mt. of Snow. 2K-in. pots 4.00 Bronze, 2K-in. pots 3.0.) Mrs. Pollock. 2'A-m. pots 4.00 Sweet Scented. 3-in. pots 4.00 .^butilon. var. trailing. 2ii-in. pots 4.00 Begonia Rex. 2?^ -in. pots 4.0 1 Coleus. 2-in. pots 2.'0 Cobea Scandens. 3-in. pots 4.00 Heliotrope, 2'/i and 3-m. pots $2.00 3.00 Gvmnocarpa. 2K-in. pots 2.00 Iinpatiens Sultani. 2Ji and 3-in. pots 3.(10 Lobelia, dwarf and trailing 2.00 Lemon Verbena. 2'A-ia. pots 3.00 Petunias, single fringed 3.00 Pvrethrum, Little Gem 2.00 Salvia, 2% and 3-ir. pots $2.00 3.00 Snow Crest Daisies 2.00 4.00 Sweet ."ilyssum. 25i-in. pots 2.00 Verbena, e.xtra strong, aji-in. pots 2.00 Vincas. variegated, 2K-in. pots 2.50 3 •'^ 4.00 3'A " 6:00 4 " 10.00 " • rooted cuttings 12.5 Begonia, Rex. rooted cuttings ,. 2.0 » Any Other Stock Wanted. Write for Prices. TERMS C.\SH OR C. (i. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL. WATERTOWN. N. Y. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. ..ROSES.. 500 BRIDES, 2 '2-in per 100, $2.00 500 BRIDES, 3-in " 2.50 300 BRIDES, 4-in " 3.50 250 BRIDESMAIDS, 2', -in. " 2.00 250 BRIDESMAIDS, 3-in.. " 2.50 200 BRIDESMAIDS, 4-in. " 3.50 If you can use the lot will make the price $2.00 per 100 straight through. OTTO RISTOW, BOWMANVILLE. - - Sta. X. CHICAGO. ILL. Cineraria ^'^"Calceolaria James Giant Strain, Per trade pkt.. $1.00. Per ■- trade pkt.. bO cents. STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. 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. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 163 - Are You Goin^ to ^^^n Build or Repair? ' cc. poLLWonm YOU VVIUU MEED SOMB or THIS MATBRIAU Florists' Supplies, Wire Work, Bulbs, Palms and Ferns. MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 251b. can, $1.50. VAN RYPEK GLAZING POINTS, best glazing point on the market, per lOOO, 60c.; by mail, 75c. SCOLLAY'S PUTTY BULB, to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. each. ^ Jt jA MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1.00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, 15c. each. ELLIS & POLLWORTH. 137 oneida st.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Do You Want to Save 10° o? Geraniums... a-iii., strung, m bloom, $1.0U plt 100. Named Chrysanthemums... Strong, from soil, $3,00 ptr 100; $25.00 per 1000, Named, Kentia Belmoreana strong stock V plants, .=> to 7 leaves. 20 to 30 inches high, $12,00 to $24,00 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 4 tolileaies, 21 to 30 inrl,rs higli, $12,00 to $|s,l.H) per Jo/eii. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, L. I. Mention Florists' Re vhen you write PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo, Wittbold, 1708 N. Halsted St. Chicago Mention Florists' Review whe Carnations F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, ind. Mention Florists ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Ca\ton BIdg., Chicago. Let us figure INOVV on your list of BULBS for summer and fall delivery. .., 4xtt I Latania Borbonica Seed, per It),, .'lOc. We OHer \ 5 lbs,, $2.25, delivered. Special / -"^reca Lutescens, 100, 7dc,; 1000, $t;,00. Address, Established l.HTS, y Harrisii, Longiflorums, * Roman Hyacinths, Etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., ''%^::\^^rT'' LEHER HEADS BILL HEADS ENVELOPES CIRCULARS PRICE LISTS SHIPPING TAOS If you want any of the above, or any other printing, we can supply you. Best work and moderate rates. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building. CHICAGO. in 3-inch pots. ^¥¥**t-t"i"i"p*f*"*'lr*'*"«'-*'iCTfT1'-(rA Surplus ROSES Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles and La France, fine healthv stock, at $1,00 per 100. 4-in, pots H.IIO CRABB &. HUNTER, 509 Madison Av. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Ornamental Shrubs, HERBACEOUS FEBENNIAI.S. .^ specialty of Iris. Phlox, Poeonies. Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading estarlished ibsa, New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in.,,, THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINT)ED t'^'^ inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT t'"^ advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review**.* 164 The Weekly Florists' Review* TWO FLORISTS AWHEEL. Watertown, Wis., July 7. — We ar- rived here this evening after lassing over the Rocky Mountains! Talk about climbing, you have to have a wire rope to pull yourself over some of these hills! But take it all in all we have had a good time since we left Chicago. The first stop we made was at High- land Park. Called on Fritz Bahr, who gives a good report of business; says his sales were excellent this spring; he grows bedding stock only; was all sold out. But you ought to see his cyclamens. He has about 2,000 plants all in 5-inch pots and will have some grand specimens for the flower show. We met Mr. W. C. Egan and on his in- vitation we took a run over to his place and were very glad we ;lid. He certainly has the most effectively laid out place in the state. This may be saying a good deal, but it is not too much. He has a Crimson Rambler rose that stands ten feet high and with so many thousands of flowers that it is simply a mass of bloom. The place contains only seven or eight acres, but is splendidly kept up and every plan; is in the pink of condition. They hav^' many photographs taken at various periods throughout the season, and it is a most interesting record. Mrs. Egan presses the button and her pic- tures often surpass those of a profe.s- sional photographer. Mr. Egan seems always happy when showing apprecia- tive visitors over his beautiful place. After a short rest we started for Lake Forest, where we spent our first night out. Saw all the florists there that eve and at 4 o'clock next morning were again on our way. Stopped at Waukegan, Kenosha, Racine and South Milwaukee and arrived at Milwaukee at 6 p. m. Next morning visited the Milwaukee florists and they treited us handsomely. Most of them take The Review and all think it is at ihe top of the list. Left Milwaukee at noon, stopped at Oconomowoc for lunch and arrived here for supper. Maybe that isn't putting in the time! We don't miss a thing. You will hear from us later on the route. E. F. WINTERSON, C. S. STEWART. AN ANT KILLER. An ant killer in tlie form of a ".iquid is now being placed on the market by the Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford, 111. The liquid is poured into holes made in the ant hill and the holes closed, the gas generated then pen- etrating to every part of the under- ground galleries and killing all the ants therein. The success of the Kraft Plant Tonic as an insecticide natural- ly gives confidence in this new pro- duction by the same chemist. IF TOU 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 advantaffe to advertise in The Review. Going to Exhibit this Fall? Send fur nur list ii( prize-winners grown by the aid of vladoo ribro and vJadoo Lriquid and you'll realize that you can't afford to enter with plants .grown in soil The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. CATTLEYA WARNERII. LAELIA PERRINII, SophronitesGrandlfiora and Coccinea. Mll- tonla Spectabilis and many more. Lager & Hurrell f Importers.. Summit, N.J. Cold Storage Valley ALWAVS ON HAND. Cases of -J. SOD Pips, extra qualitv. $-r>: per I.IXK), $12. Cases of :l,ll(KI Pips, g.H.d CLICAS & BODDtNGTON CO., 501 & 503 W. 13th St., New York City. g1 Carnations readv Septe GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. SMILAX I 75 cents per 100; I $5.00 per J 000. | Sample Plants for x 10 cents. £ ALBERT M.HERR I : LANCASTER, PA. | SPECIAL offer: How, 2}j-incli 2Jic 1>^C , red and vt , from fiats I flats . . Alternanthe Scarlet Sage, fron Verbenas, 3-inch 3C Golden Pyrethrum, 2H-incll 2c Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 3-inch 4c Cineraria Maritima, from fiats Ic Clirvsanthemums — Niveus, Mrs. G. West, Mrs. Twomblev. Mrs, J, Jones, Mrs, Whilldin, .^poUo, Mme. Bergman, M, Henderson. Gloriosum, Dawn, Good Gracious, Pres, Smitli, 2!4-inch 3c .Ml the above are strong healthy stock. H. STEIXnUETZ, BAItEIOH, IT. C. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., ■ N. Cambridge, Mass. I MITGMINGS St GO. I 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BLIIL.DIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND EiniNGS. ^adsJ^"^ SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. The Weekly Florists' Review. 165 Rooted... ...Cuttings BY THE THOUSAND. BY MAIL. Per 100 Double Petunias, 3-in pots, bushy.. .$3.00 Double Hollyhocks, Charter's strain. 4 colors, very strong blooming plants. .. .5.00 Geraniums, 2-in., fine: 20 varieties — 2.50 rooted cuttings 1.50 Stocks, double, 10 weeks, 4 colors, in- cluding true snowHake. 2-in 2.00 Lobelia speciosa and C. P. Compacta, 2.00 Phlox Drummondi graudiflora, i colors, 2.00 Cinerarias and Centaureas, 3 varie- ties, 2-in 2.00 Pyrethrum aurea, 2-in 2.00 Begonia Rex, 6 varieties, 3-in 5.00 Vernon, 2-in 2.00 Metallica, 4-in., fine 4.00 rooted cuttings 20 vars. ..$1.50-2.00 Petunias, single, 3 varieties, 2-in 2.00 Antirrhinum, 2 varieties, 2-in 2.00 CASH WITH ORDIR. GEORGE J. HIGHES, BERLIN, N. J. SCOTT'S ROSES GRAFTED ROSES FOR WINTER FORCING.iai We have a limited quantity of gilt-edge Roses grafted on Manetti stock, in 3-in. pots, ready to go into 4s. of the following varieties: American Beauty, President Carnot, Bride, Mme. C. Testout, Bridesmaid, Augusta Victoria. Price. $1.'..00 per IDO: $12r>.»il per lUOO. This stock will produce .50 per cent, more cut flowers for winter blooming than own root stock. and will pay for the plants on the first crop of flowers. First come, first served. We also have own rool rit--e-. fur winter forcing in 2'^ and 3-incli p^t^ I rii <- mh application. ORDER NOW. ROBERT SCOTT 4, SON, 19th and Catherine Sts. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Chrysanthemums. Best of the standard varieties, $2..'iO per llio. Newer kinds, $iM per 100. Special Price on Larg'e Iiots. Stock in fine shape, now. Let us HYDRANGEA OTAKSA 1^°!?^,".^"' rield Plants In Fall. JOHN HACKETT i CO. 62(1 St., near Elmwood Ave., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mi-ntinn Florists' Review when you write. CHRYSANTHEMIMS... Rooted cuttings of the following varieties: The Oueen. Merry Monarch. Modesto, Marie \'alleria. DaiUedouze. Marion Henderson, Mrs. H. Robin- son. Mrs. Whilldin. L. Canning at $1.00 per 100. Allamanda Wiiliamsii, 4-in.. showing buds, $2.00 per doz. .\ddress JOHN G. EISELE, 20th& Ontario Sts.. Phila.. Pa. MPnllfiii Florists' Review when ynu write. GRAND RAPIDS. The weather continues hot anrl dry and if rain does not come soon outside crops will be seriously injured. Busi- ness is depressed, little or nothing do- ing except an occasional funeral or- der. While roses are scarce they are equal to the limted demand. Charley Bowditch, late with John Wanamaker & Co., of New York, i.s again with F. A. Chapman & Co. The feature of the week was the swindle perpetrated on the Grand Rap- ids Floral Co. Thursday a stranger ordered a load of palms sent to Mrs. Chas. Boltwood, 65 Morris avenue, with the explanation that she was going to give a two days' reception Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Boltwood is well known and the palms were sent. Mean- time the stranger called on Mrs. Bolt- wood, stating he had bought a load of palms and ferns at auction -and was desirous of disposing of them cheap in that vicinity. Could he place them on her lawn while he notified the neighborhood of the existence of the bargain counter? "He could." The palms arrived, he even assisting in unloading them. The sign of the Grand Rapids Floral Co. on the wagon dispelled any suspicion of wrong. Then the stranger made a house to house canvass of that entire fashion- able section, notifying them of the ex- istence of the palm bargain counter at Mrs. Boltwood's. A crowd attended the sale, which was popular! The prices were ridiculously low, a $3.00 palm selling for 50 cents, and every- thing else proportionately cheap. Ev- erything sold and the stranger disap- peared. Monday when the Floral company sent for their palms they discovered what had taken place and notified the police, taking all the steps possible to locate the stranger, but no trace of him can be found. He is probably in some other city preparing to repeat the swindle. So it behooves all florists to be on the lookout and if any at- tempt is made to put plants on the lawn instead of inside the house it ought to excite suspicion at once and lead to inquiries if all is right. The Floral Co. had the thrilling experience of going from house to house hunting and recovering their palms, and it is doubtful if they will recover all. Some were even shipped out of town and, of course, are lost. GEO. F. CKABB. WASHINGTON. The National Association of Educa- tors in convention here has created quite a demand for decorative plants, but has not affected the cut flower trade at all. Roses are very scarce. Those seen are very poor. Mr. J. R. Freeman is building a new rosehouse, 150x22, also a carnation house, 100x16. The extended drought has not retarded the growth of his car- nation plants in the field; they are very fine. The American Rose Co. has an acre of carnations planted in shell boxes to plant after "mums" are out, and bid fair to be successful with them. Carnations, as a whole, are very backward in this locality owing to the high temperature and long drought. The season started with continuous rains and many rotted from the wet; this was followed by drought, and very little rain has fallen during the past six weeks. W. H. K. PITTSBURG. Mrs. Bella F. Becker, of B. F. Beck er & Co., the East End florists, com- mitted suicide July 9 by taking an ounce of carbolic acid. Mrs. Becksr ann her husband separated last February, the latter turning over his business to his wife and son. a boy of about 16 years. Business became poor and re- cently a judgment against her for $585 was secured. In addition to this the son disappeared about July 1st. Mrs. Becker was 36 years of age and was generally respected. At the meeting of the Botanical So- ciety of Western Pennsylvania last Thursday evening a paper on "Rail- road Plants" was read by C. P. Hen- derson, of the Pennsylvania Railway. 50,000 Plants, 2f^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, express. ^^ 24 by mail for $1.50 SPECIMENS FOR 8-INCH POTS, $6.00 per 12. gigigracMiiii^yi sm'HSlSiDiiisi ESTABUSHED 1866 EmLSTEFFEMS> sua." rtSTEFFEHS. "oSTEFFEMSBROi Mention The R- 166- The Weekly Florists' Review* JULY 14, 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. .164 Amling. E. C IM Baker, W. 1 ...Ia8 Barnard, W.W.&C0.157 Bassett& Washburn 156 157 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 158 Berger. H. H. &C0.163 Blanc & Co 16-5 Bock, W. A 157 Budlong, I. A. .....15b Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 160-165 Chicago Wrecking Co 157 Clucas & Bodding- tonCo IW Cottage Gardens .... 163 Crabb& Hunter 163 Cunningham, J. H ..lo5 Dar.ing.C T.......^162 Detroit Flower rot Mfy Y*i DiUon.J.L ...Ibl Dorner, F. & Sons Co Doyle,]. A 161 Dreer, H. A 160 Eisele,J.G 165 Elliott, W.H 15h Ellis & PoUworth ...163 Emmans Geo. M.... 161 Ernest, W. H lb.S Esler, John G. Secy .16b Jackson & Perkins. .l.Vi Gtsser, J. M 166 Gibbons, H. W 168 Greene & Underbill. .162 Grossman, CM.... 15S Gurney Heater Co... 166 Hackett& Co 16.t Hancock, Geo & Son 164 Heacock, Jos 162 Herr, Albert M 164 Hews. A. H. &C0...164 Hill.E. G. &Co 159 Hillsdale Floral Co.. 160 Hitchings& Co 164-166-168 Hoiton& HunkelCo.1.56 Hughes. Geo. J 165 Hunt,E. H 159 Jacobs, S. & Sons. .168 jewett, Z. K. & Co..l.'>9 kasting.W. F 1-58 Kelsey, H. P 159 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 168 Kennicott Bros. Co..l.'i6 Kraft Plant Tonic... 155- 180 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 168 Kuehn, C. A 156 Kuhl, Geo. A 159 Lager & Hurrell ...168 Co. .135 Long D. B. . Long. Chas 155 Lord & Burnhara Co. 168 Louisville E-xchange 156 Louisville Tob. Co.. 168 Lynch, W. E 156 Lyons, M.I 162 MacBean, A. S 158 McDonald & Steere..l53 Manning J. W 163 .Merkel&Son 155 Michel, E. H 156 Middleniass, A 158 Missouri Pacific Ry.l57 Model Plant Stake Co. 160 .Monmger. I. C. C0..IW Moon Co., W. H 159 Morris Floral Co 1.5o Nan? & Neuner 160 National Plant Co... 157 Pennock.S. S 158 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 168 Pierson, F. R. Co 162 Poehlmann Bros 158-159 Prince, A. G. & Co.. 156 Quaker City Machine Works 162 Randall. A. L 156 Reed& Keller 159 Regan Pt'g House. ..I.i9 Reinberg Bros 1.57 Rice. M. &Co 156 Ristow, Otto 162 Schmitz, F. W. 0....157 Schneider, Fred 159 ScoUay, J. A 166 Scott & Son 165 Siebrecht & Son 156 Smith. N. &Son 158 Smith, W.C 158 South Side Floral Co.__ steffens.E :;;;;! ::!:i65 Steinmetz, H 164 Storrs & Harrison... 155 Stumpp& Walter Co. 162 Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy 168 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 1.56 Vesey. W. J.. Sec'y,.159 Vincent,Jr„R.&Son.l59 Wabash Ry 161 Weber & Sons 161 Wietor Bros 131-156 Winter.S.B 156 Wittbold.Geo 163 Wors, C. W 156 Young, John Welsh .158 Zirngiebel, D 160 PHILADELPHIA.— Mr. H. Bayers- dorfer, ot H. Bayersdorfer & Co., ar- rived home July 5 from his European trip. He reports having lots of novel- ties in the line of florists' supplies, which will be offered to the trade in due season. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST The Best Heater Made for Greenhouse Heating.... Geu. S. Osbukne of Hartford. Ct., says: The three No. 4 Doric Heaters installed in my greenhouses last year have given perfect satisfaction in every way. Should be pleased to show anyone the system at any time. Send for Descriptive Greenhouse Catalogue. (iurney Heater MfgCo.'BS,'K: New York Branch : 46 Centre Street, N. Y. City. Mention Florists' R,; ^ Every Description JTI0NINGER(o. wm^mwtkl.(!1ICA00. The Scollay Boiler FHR P.RFPklUnilQP UFATItilR FTP. FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING, ETC. Hot Water or Steaiu. Savannah, Ga., March lo, i8q6. Mr. John A. Scollay, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— Your Invincible Boiler, afier the whole season's trials , proved in all respects very satisfactory. I heat ^\'ith same two Rose houses, each 23 feet by 165; a Palm house 36 by 135, and one Fern house 25 by 60, and could with ease keep up a temperature of 50 to 55 all I want.) A. C. OELSCHIG. INVINCIBLE' Send Stamp for Catalogue and Price List. Estimates Cheerfully Given. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 and 76 Myrtle Av., Brooklyn, and 231 Water St., New York. Florists' Review when you write. MAKE THOSE NEW HOUSES Wind and Water Tight BY USING rOB PABTTCTJI-ARS ADDBKSS JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. ZINC JOINTS '" glazing. Been in use by leading growers for the past ten years. E^ Write for particulars. J. M. GASSBR, Florist, - CUBVELAMD. OHIO. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BUILDERS Hot Water Boilers, ,Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus Mention Flortsu' Review when you write. JULY 14, 1898. The Weekly Florists* Review* 167 OMAHA, NEB. Facts About the City. Some of the florists may be pleased to know a little about Omaha before they come here. Forty-four years ago the first log cabin was built here by the adventurous settler. The bravery of that act it is hard to appreciate by this Eastern generation. Today there are 25 square miles of territory with- in the city limits and a population of over 150,000. Nearly 70 miles of paved and lighted streets, 600 miles of .s;raded streets and 120 miles of sew- ers. There are 200 miles of water mains, and nearly three million dol- lars have been Invested in public build- ings. Omaha is the third largest stock mar- ket in America. The value of the ani- mal product from the South Omaha packing houses is over $75,000,0001 It has the largest smelting and refining works in the United States, with an annual output of $20,000,000. There are 120 wholesale houses, fourteen rail- ways converge here, and nearly 100 trains arrive and depart every day. 95 miles of electric car lines reach all points of interest. Omaha is the mili- tary headquarters of the department of the Missouri and Col. Bryan and his regiment of silver men are there now getting ready for the Philippines! There are 50 schools, 11 colleges, and 120 churches. The art collection in the Public Library is valued at $1,000,000. The Coliseum has a seating capacity of 12,000, and the Trans-Mississippi Exposition is the "most beautiful thing on earth." So you see Omaha is "no mean city," and not a man or woman of the great army of 10,000 flor- ists in this country will regret the time and money that brings him or her to the August convention! Various Items. The Omaha people have a good deal of sympathy for old Noah. On Wednes- day it rained four inches in less than four hours and one inch in less than ten minutes. These western people be- lieve in doing things on a big scale. Their exposition is a giant and their growth from a log shanty to 150,000 souls in 44 years fosters their ambi- tious spirit. It is wonderful how veg- etation bounds after one of these "soakers." This is a fine climate. Clear air, not much humidity, no throat diseases, cool nights, and incessant breezes; you have got to be healthy here. If any florists East of the Mississippi want a week of pure air let them come to Omaha. I trust all the florists who come to Omaha will arrange to stay a week. There will be plenty apart from the convention to interest them. The ex- position itself is well worth a week of time, the parks will afford pleasant drives, the greatest private art gallery perhaps in America — Liniger's — will repay many an hour of study, and the swimming resort at Lake Manawa, the high-toned summer "Manhattan" of the West, and only half an hour away, will surely reward all who can find the time to visit it. The hotel question Is always a se- rious one. In private hotels and homes, "$1 a sleep" is the rate, and I will glad- ly do all I can to locate any of the "brethren" who write me. The "Mil- lard" and Her Grand are the good ho- tels with good rates, ($3 to $5 a day.) My advice is to locate in homes and hotels near the convention at $1 a day or $1.50, meals included. It would not be a bad idea for the Eastern florists to arrange for a week's trip after the convention be- yond Omaha to Denver and the Yel- lowstone. The distance is not great, the fares are down to low figures, and the grandest scenery of the continent so near that one can hardly afford to miss the opportunity. It will be quite a revelation to the florists to find no street fakirs nor street stands for the sale of cut flowers in Omaha. The only Greeks here are in the Midway and they are Turks. All the florists have done a good business this season and they are still "at it"! Henry A. Dreer's water plant exhibit is beginning to assert itself in many colors and the plants of Victoria Regia are unfolding their interesting leaves. The big basin gives promise of an in- teresting display in August. In fact the horticultural grounds will be a source of great pleasure to visiting flo- rists. No one who can come to the convention has a right or an excuse to stay away. The Horticultural building is now occupied largely with the exhibition of small fruits, although the supply of cold storage apples seems unlimited, and new apples have already appeared. The whole building is delightfully per- fumed by the aroma from the various ripe fruits. Nebraska, Iowa and Mis- souri are contesting closely for supre- macy, but Supt. Peter Yongers enjoys special advantages in being closer to his base of supplies and reinforcements are constantly on the march. All the old and many of the new varieties of fruits are exhibited. Every day changes are made and new fruits ad- ded. This is July 14th and it is less than five weeks from the opening day of the convention. There is no time to be lost, and every one who intends to go to Omaha should complete his arrange- ments at once. Has President Gude fixed that special train business? Has Secretary Stewart got together his con- tingent from Boston and Providence and all the thriving east for the boat to New York and the special car on that special train? Have Robert Craig and his brave companions decided to i show their "brotherly love" and put a special train through from Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia? What has Gen. Sir Wm Scott done to get together his regiment from Canada and Rochester and irrepressible Buffa- lo? Has ex-Pres. Graham at Cleveland got the Toledo and Detroit troops to join him and together assault Colonel Grant's special train at Chicago and capture a parlor car therefrom? Of course we know that Brigadier General Beneke, of St. Louis, will draw his re- serves from Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville and all around him and ad- vance on Omaha with flying colors. Milwaukee will gather in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Kansas City will bring its share from the sunny south and Den- ver is sure to be heard from and to bring a goodly army from the mighty west! Why shouldn't this be a grand con- vention? If all the generals do their dutv and the troops get together it will be the jolliest and best of the campaigns, and you are not coming into an enemy's country! Mr. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, Chicago, and family are visiting the Omaha Exposition on their way to Colorado. He expresses himself much pleased with everything and an- ticipates a grand attendance from Chi- cago at the convention. The Nebraska Seed Co. are making a special display of sweet peas in the state exhibit. Bowling. The Omaha Bowling Club has elected J. F. Wilcox captain pro tem. and has arranged for a series of ten games to select the members that will compose the team to compete for the trophy at the convention. As an extra Incentive to effort Mr. A. Donaghue, Sr., has offered a gold headed cane as a prize to the winner, who will also be captain of the team, and two further prizes of a regulation lignum vitae ball each are offered by the club to those mak- ing the second and third best scores. Following are the scores made after the meeting adjourned: Ponaghue. Jr Ifi-l 1^4 Av. 174 Pha IBl Donaghue. Sr. 155 Stewart 171 Paulson 169 Charon "0 Hadkinson 128 Davey 165 Zlmmer 131 Younpers 151 Henderson 1G3 IBO 181 16B 158 170 151 127 157 i47 128 182 160 125 136 156 161 161 159 150 149 145 141 110 122 136 ISO 113 162 130 Below Is the score for last Saturday evening: Donas-hue Karlklnsoi Virilcox . Chapin . Phaw . . Zimmer . Swoboda Hendersor Av. ..1R7 2ns lfl4 196 1S3 ISS 1S9 22S 149 155 182 ...173 191 160 150 168 ..178 126 167 137 156 202 161 ...129 19R 127 136 150 ...122 157 139 ...131 122 153 135 ...129 128 128% J. AUSTIN SHAW. 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VoLH. CHICA.GO AND NEW YORK, JULY 21, 1898. No. 34. Aquilegia Ciuysantha, the Golden Flowered Columbine. COLUMBINES. hclden to be very medicinable for the di£ ing of dmposthumaitions or swellings in the throat. Coronary Herbs, by Owillim. It is Still undecided as to the deri- vation of the generic name aquilegia, applied to the columbine, whether it came from aquilegus, a water-collect- or, or from aquila, an eagle, in refer- ence to the form of the petals, al- though the latter is probably the true one. It is sometimes called the Dove- plant. Doctor Prior mentions the "re- semblance of its nectaries to the heads of pigeons in a ring round a dish," and Lady Wilkinson speaks of "the figure of a hovering dove with expand- ed wings, which we obtain by pulling off a single petal with its attached sepals." The columbine is one of the oldest garden flowers in cultivation and is mentioned by Shakespeare and other early writers. The genus is well re- presented in various parts of the globe, in both warm and cold climates. One species from the Himalayas, A. fragrans, is highly scented. The species illustrated. A. chrysan- tha, the golden-flowered columbine, is a native of California that was intro- duced to cultivation in 1873, and is considered one of the finest hardy pe- rennials in use. It grows about three feet high, blooming when under fa- vorable conditions from May until August. The flowers are described as "sepals primrose yellow, spreading horizontally in full expansion nearly or quite one inch long, tinted claret at the tips; limbs of petals deeper yellow, not quite so long; spur straight, very slender, divergent, lyo to 2 inches long; stems many flowered." Another very beautiful form is A. caerulea from the Rocky Mountains, with its rare white variety. The type is described as a sky blue and white. 170 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ ibut it often assumes more oi' a lilac tint. Nearly all of the most persistent lorms one meets in old gardens belong to the English A. vulgaris, a feature that presents a negative argument to the adoption of the columbine as a na- tional flower. In growing a collection of columbines and depending upon the natural seedlings for the permanence of ihe bed one soon becomes disap- pointed as the species hybridizes free- !.v and the bed soon runs out. There- fore it is well to have isolated seed plants for stock, and it is often neces- sary to place netting over these. BELLEROPHON. AMONG CHICAGO GROWERS. Reinberg Bros. Reinberg Bros.' range of glass at Summerdale is undoubtedly the larg- est in America, containing over ,M0 Meteors, 23,000 Brides, ll,fK:K) Perl-js, ]1,.500 Kaiserin and 4.0(J0 La France. They have dropped Testout. which didn't pay. A large percentage of the flowers were short stemmed, and they found they could grow 3 or 4 Maids where they got one Testout. 'I'he Testout was a poor shipper, too. Oar- not has also been discarded. "A pret- ty rose, and all right for summer hlooming, but no good in winter, " is the verdict here. Siebrecht came too short stemmed and Maids sold better in the market. Kaiserin does well with them up to Christmas, and after getting a holiday crop they throw them out to make room for young rose stock. They are trying a hundred plants of the new pink rose Mrs. Robt. Garrett. It has made a vigorous growth and they hope it will prove a satisfactory winter bloomer. They are replanting a few houses with Maids that were forced last winter. Their experience has been that the old plants come into bloom quicker, but are lo hetter otherwise than young .ilants, and that there is no saving in labor as young stock can be benched much more easily than the old plants, whi.^h must be carefully lifted, pruned, etc. For staking their Beauties they use five-foot lengths of No. S telegraph wire, secured near the top by smaller wires running lengthwise, in the usual way. and when an extension of this is necessary they set a cane stake on top of the wire rod. The hollow in the cane fits over the top of the rod very neatly and the "top-mast" can be very quickly put on or removed. For other roses they use lengths of 4 1-2 feet of the same wire. They have recently purchased S tons of the bundles of tel- egraph wire known as "shorts" which can be had at $18 a ton. A ton will make 5,000 stakes and if purchased al- ready straightened and cut they would cost ?T a thousand. The straightening is done by the Garland device, illus- trated in The Review for June 16. There would be little if any saving if the wire had to be straightened by hand. They put on a thin mulch of fine old manure about August 1. This is main- ly to protect the surface of the soil from the burning sun. They would put this mulch on as soon as the rosos are planted if it were not for fear that even this slight fertilization might be too much before the plants have made roots in the new soil. They feed liquid, generally fresh cow manure with a slight admixture of horse. This is soaked for 24 hours in barrels and the clear liquid then strained into the tank where it is much diluted before lieiug used. They begin feeding in October or November and renew the applica- tion every month. They find that plants with vigorous root action will stand quite liberal feeding. Brides and Maids seem to be less liable to damage from overfeeding than the oth- er varieties. They believe that mildew is nearly always due to a lack of ventilation. In fall and spring they carry moderate heat on the pipes and leave the ven- tilators open a little till late at night. Since following this method they iiavo had little trouble from mildew at the seasons noted. They have used both steam and water in beating, and are this year changing all to hot water, retaining four lengths of 1 1-4 or 1 1-2-inch steam pipes in each house. These steam pipes are arranged so they can use only two or the four as required. They don't expect to use the steam pipes more than a dozen times during the winter, holding them as a reserve force to be brought into play when the weather is unusually severe. They want sufficient heat to maintain a tem- perature of 60 degrees during the worst arctic storm. They believe that many florists lack suffi- cient heat when the outside tempera- ture drops down to 20 degrees below zero. The steam pipes will also be a big help when the weather turns sud- dently colder. They keep steam up all the time for pumping and in case of a sudden lowering of outside tempera- ture they can meet it with the steam pipes, whereas it would take som.e lit- tle time to get additional heat into the water. They feel they have the ad- vantages of both systems. In early fall and late spring they find the hot water much the most economical as only a little fire will supply sufficient heat, while with steam much fuel is required to keep up enough pressure to insure circulation. They use 3-inch cast iron pipe for hot water and think that 2- inch would be even better though the first cost of the required heating sur- face is greater. In the smaller pipes there is less water to heat and the cir- culation is quicker. They find that wrought iron pipe rusts out rapidly when kept wet and warm; where there is drip upon a iiot steam pipe, or where it is allowed to be partly buried in soil, the corrosion seems much more rapid, and where they used steam the expense for re- pairs was not only greater but the cost of labor for firing was much more. In their houses all the benches rest on cedar posts. An eight foot post is cut into three lengths. They consider these posts more economical than iron pipe. They will last ten years and the material for the posts and cross beams does not tost as much as the labor alone in putting up the iron pipe bench frames. What they are more anxious to secure is more durable material for bench bottoms and think favorably of trying the tile bottoms so largely used by Basset t & Washburn. In all their houses they have water cocks every 70 feet in each walk so only a 5U-foot length of hose need be used. Their water comes from wells on the place and when these run short they run city water into the wells, the city pres- sure being insufficient. They have sev- eral steam pumps constantly at work and have large tank capacity. This season they will burn about 2T>u cars of coal, running 30 to 40 tons to the car. Last year they used mostly Southern Illinois (Carterville) coal, which cost 15 cents a ton less than Indiana block and which proved just as good. It is a large egg size. They think they lose something on the In- diana block through careless firemen failing to break up the large lumps JULY 21, 1S9S. The Weekly Rorists^ Review* Ml The Horticultural Building at the Omaha Exposition. and thus not getting the full value of heat from the coal. They keep 30 to 40 cars of coal on hand all the time so there may be no danger of shortage through delays on the railway. Among their latest improvements is a new cut flower packing room 24x30 and a flower cooling cellar 20x20 be- neath it. Speaking of tall houses they ques- tion whether it requires as much more fuel to heat them as some seem to imagine. The cold comes in from above and the layer of heated air just under the roof intercepts and prevents it from reaching the lower part of the house. On this they base their opin- ion. Some notes on their carnations will be found in another column. Herman Bauske's. Herman Bauske, of Bowmanville, 111., will this season cut from 9.000 Beauties, 6,000 Meteors, 3,800 Brides, 3,5TO Maids, 1,800 Kaiserin and 1,200 Perles. His fine range of new houses are all planted with young stock, but many of his others contain stock that has been carried over. He has plants of American Beauty that are now five years old and from which he has every winter cut flowers that have given him an enviable reputation as a rose grow- er. These Beauties are replanted in fresh soil every year. At the end of the season he cuts the tops of the plants off with the shears leaving them about IS inches tall. This cutting is merely for convenience in handling the plants. The plants are then lifted, taking as little of the old soil as passible, and lightly heeled in elsewhere till the bench has been thor- oughly cleaned and refilled with fresh soil, when they are at once replanted. Where, say, three houses are to be changed, the first is cleared and re- planted with the stock from the sec- ond. The second is then replanted with that from the third and the third with that from the first. Soon after replanting the real pruning is given, in which the canes of last year's wood are cut back to two or three eyes and about a foot is taken off of last win- ter's canes and weak ones cut entirely out. The old plants do not take hold of the soil any quicker than young slock, but grow faster afterward. They pro- duce one crop of short stemmed flow- ers about seven weeks from time of planting. The next crop comes about six weeks after that and the flowers then produced have as long stems as those from young plants. During the remainder of the season they do as well as young plants. The October crop is the best one and the next large crop comes in February. Beauties car- ried over without replanting will pro- duce all short stemmed flowers. He generally carries all his tea roses over to the second year, and will this season try some Maids a third season. These he leaves in the same beds, drying them off gradually for a few weeks till the wood gets ripe and hard. Then he cleans the plants and beds, prunes the plants, gives a good top dressing of fresh soil and manure and waters sparingly till good root ac- tion is had. when usual methods are followed. He mulches these carried over plants more frequently than young stock, giving a little at a time, but often. He gets just as long stems and as good flowers from the carried over plants as from young stock, though possibly not so many. He thinks though that the saving in ex- pense and labor more than offsets any slight deficiency in the cut. He carries over Meteors and Perles in the same way, though they are not so reliable to carry over as the Brides and Maids. Still the former would be just as reliable if replanted in fresh soil the same as the Beauties. He has but few bullheads on his Perles if kept warm enough. He gives his Perles (30 to 02 degrees, other roses 56 to ')H de- grees, except Meteor, which receives (>"> to 68 degrees. He believes a steady temperature of 70 degrees too hi.gh for any rose. In soil he prefers sod or deposits from the river bank, to which he adds one-fifth of cow manure. He J ikes a thin mulch to prevent the surface of the soil from getting hard, but on roses planted as late as August does not consider this necessary till firing begins. He does not use liquid man- ures, preferring to do all his feeding through mulches. Ockerlund & Allen's. This is a comparatively new place, now in its third year. Only roses are grown, and the place, though contain- ing only 12.1XM) feet of glass, is well worth a visit, everything being in su- perb condition. The houses are short span to south with two v;ide benches and three walks in each, and lime wash has been freely used on side 172 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 21, 189S. walls and both inside and outside of the benches. For the coming season they have benched 1,7(X) Beauties, 1,300 each ol' Maids and Brides and 550 Perles. All above is young stock this year, but last year they forced again the plants of the year before, and the carried over plants gave practically the same re- sults as young stock. ORIGINATION OF NEW VARIETIES. Originating new varieties, to grow them from seed, has widely spread for the last few years. Growers that never heretofore had a fancy for dab- bling in this work have a few seed- lings of their own growing under trial. The alluring fascination of this work proved to be too much; the tem- tation to make a fortune, as so many growers are supposed to have made, too strong not to make a trial. But let me tell you many of these sup- posed fortunes are imaginary or have been made with other help. True, when luck will have it so, and a hit is made, the gi-ower can scarcely be thwarted out of a remunerative com- pensation, when the introduction is carried out in a fair, honest business way. My ten years' experience in grow- ing new varieties has convinced me that the whole business is a game of chance and therein lies the fascina- tion. It is like a game of cards or chess; certain rules have to be ob- served, and on the skill of the player and knowledge of the intricate work- ings of the game depend the winning. But again, many a novice in playing a certain game may win, while the ex- perienced player may lose. This is called luck. The same happens in growing new varieties. The one with his 50 or 100 plants grown in an in- different way may have a prize among them, while the other with his thou- sands of plants grown with a calculat- ing knowledge of the intricate work- ings of nature will have nothing to show. What is the cause of this uncertain- ty, the miscarrying of calculations based on fundamental principles? To answer this question wg have to turn back to the original primitive Dian- thus of centuries ago. Culture wrought improvements; cross fer- tilization created variety; these com- bined have been going on for ages in the evolution of our carnation. Cultivation is the progressive mo- tor. With its help cross fertilization has wrought wonderful changes. A relaxation in culture will take us as far back as our greatest care can bring us forward, for there we meet that opposing power, the tendency to return to the primitive existence. So in growing seedlings we find all stages of this long period represented. There is a mixture of influences that make themselves manifest. It is a fight be- tween progressive culture and cross fertilization, and the strong adher- ence to primitive originality. We can- not say any more that like produces like. There are so many ancestors of different habit, form, color; there is such a mixture of different influences that make themselves manifest, that our present growing of new varieties is indeed a game of chance. Culture is the first factor to be con- sidered; cross fertilization comes next, and here a true knowledge of the pedigree of the parents is of im- portance, a knowledge of the good as well as bad properties of the ances- tors, to enable the grower to strength- en, improve and combine the good properties of the seed parents, and to avert or neutralize defects with op- plished in two or three with a steady working on the same line. Patience and perseverance are virtues in this work. We must not expect too much for one season, when we consider the time it required to bring the carnation from its primitive existence to its present state of perfection. Thanks to the progressive spirit our growers manifest, much more has been attain- ed in the last decade than during a century before, but to make improve- ments we have to overcome the same obstacles as of yore, and culture and good judgment in the selection of the seed parents are the most prominent influences to surmount them. It is a tedious but fascinating work, result- ing in more failures than success. I will make this the theme for a series of articles to appear from time to time, commencing with the grow- ing of the seed, and ending with an introduction of a new variety. FRED DORNER. CARNATIONS AT REINBERG BROS. In carnations Reinberg Bros., Sum- merdale. 111., will this season bench 13,000 Scott, 11,0 feat high there is only one satisfactory way to support them. Near each row and an incli or so above the soil a wire .should be stretched across the bed and ti or 7 feet above the plants a similar wire. If you have a one-inch iron pipe for purlin on each side of house then the top wire is easily arranged, but if not, there is always some way of irranging it. From the bottom wire to '.he top one at every plant run a coarse string. There is a cheap loose string sold that is just right for the purpose. It is the color and somewhat the texture of the farmer's ordinary binding twine, but not nearly so strong and less than half the price. I said a string for every plant, and I wish to emphasize that, no matter whether you grow 1 flower or 3 to a plant. Last year an attempt to be economical was made at my expense and was much regretted before the crop was cut. Every plant deserves and should have a string. The black fly, which is almost or quite peculiar to the chrysanthemum, is as much in evidence as ever. Three successive fumigations will rid the plants of them for several weeks and is much the best plan, but if not handy to do, the extract of tobacco diluted to one part in .50 of water will clear them out for a time. The rust that attacks several varie- ties and prevents many a grower from cultivating that king of yellows. Gol- den Wedding, is not well understood. It is a fungus no doubt, and when it attacks a plant, if let alone, will creep up and up till the petals are affected and the flowers useless. I am certain that it can be arrested by the use of the liquid Bordeaux Mixture or what is more easily made, the ammoniacal mixture. This disease troubled but a very few varieties some years ago, but last year I saw it on Philadelphia, Yellow Queen, Mrs. E. G. Hill and even on that robust and good growing varie- ty Lincoln. Now, if these sulphate of copper mixtures will arrest the spread of the disease on plants affected it surely must- be a good plan to use it as a preventive, which I am doing now and would advise all to do who are troubled with the rust. Carnations. In the spring I advised you to plant out a thousand or two carnations of half a dozen of the best varieties of de- cided colors and let them run up to flower for they would come in very useful between the time that your old crop was thrown out and the new be- gan to produce. In a climate wliere no frost appeared before November they would be of the greatest use as I have proved and where frost .loes oc- cur, say end of September, which un- fortunately is the case where the writer grows his carnations, they are well worth some slight protection against the early frosts. I speak of them to remind you that although you will be stopping your winter flowering carnations for another montJi these that are intended to flower out of doors should be pinched no more and they deserve a stake to keep heavy rains from beating down the shoors and flowers. The Bermuda Lily. The Bermuda lily will soon arrive. They are already arriving at our sea- ports. You have most likely ordered .") to 7 for winter flowering and 7 to 0 for later crops. It is poor policy to let the bulbs lay round in the shed dry- ing out. If well packed in sand they will suffer less harm, but if possible get them potted as soon as They ar- rive. There is no hurry about the larger size bulbs arriving; if they are here in a month it will be plenty of time, but if shipped you had far better have them than for them to be lying round some warehouse. The llermuda lily is grown during late fall and win- ter much more for the cut sterns than ■ as a pot plant and even if we do lose 2.") or :'•<) per cent they are still much more profitable than many plants we grow. I tried one year to grow a number of bulbs in boxes, 18 inches square and 4 or 5 inches deep, but will never do so again. They do not all flower within a month of the same time, and altogether, it i.s a very unsatisfactory way to handle them, particularly nowadays when half of them may never produce a flower. It is desirable to get some in as early as you can. So pot the ') to 7 bulbs at once in 3-inch pots. If you have a shady bench it is just as well to place the pots there as ovit of doors, .\fter one good watering, keep moderately dry till you see evidence of growth. The 3-inch pot is large enough to start them and when they have grown an inch or two and appear healthy shift them into a .5-inch, as small a pat as a good lily should have. WM. SCOTT. AMONG PHILADELPHIA GROWERS. The following notes are taken from about a dozen of the largest growers, arranged alphabetically. The places are all in good condition; quality is therefore not considered. Geo. Anderson's. George Anderson has IS houses con- taining some 3."),(>*>o feet of glass at ."ioth street and Woodland avenue. West F'hiladelphia. He has six house.s of Beauties, three of Brunners. two of Kaiserins, two of Meteors, one -^ach of Brides, Maids, La France and Carnots. and one north side propagating house. His houses are three-quarter span to . the south and are heated by steain with two .">0-horse power horizontal boilers. Coke from the gas works is burned, together with "breeze." which is considered a great saving in ex- pense when heavy firing is not need- ed. Brunner lias been Mr. Anderson's most profitable rose, but he .Inds the increased quantity of Beauty on the market depreciates the price of Brun- ners. Meteor improved as the season advanced and was in great shape when thrown out two weeks ago. Brides and Maids are being tried grafted, about one half this way and one half on their own roots. Mr. An- derson thinks a comparisoa unfair at present, the grafted stock being about twice as big as the own root stock. La France, which was largely grown formerly, is hard to sell. Kaiserin. on own roots, is grown in a ground bed for a summer rose, which, as Mr. An- derson puts it, means nine months' flowering out of the twelve. The plants are not rested enough to allow the fol- iage to drop. The houses have been in two and three years respectively. Carnot is being lifted for replanting in a ground bed in another house; 2,()0(> Longiflorium lilies and L.'JOO Hydran- gea Otaksa, two thirds of them 8-inch, replace a house of hybrids and are forced for Easter. Chas. D. BaU's. Charles D. Ball has 00,000 feet of glass at Holmesburg. There are twen- ty houses devoted exclusively to palms. Areca lutescens is here in large quan- tities, then come Latania borbonica, The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 177 178 The Weekly Florists' Review* Cocos Weddeliana, Kentias Belmore- ana and Forsteriana, Livistona )Otun- difolia aud Ficus elastica, all in quan- tity. Mr. Ball's aim is to send out sturdy, cool grown plants that will stand well. No heat is used in summer except in the seed house. Lemon oil is considered the best in- secticide, the plants being looked over three or l;our times a year. Indurine, a cold water paint, is considered the- best shading, the only trouble being it sometimes gets through on the plants when being applied to the roof. W. H. Taplin. the manager, finds it will scale off kentias and latanias. but it rjives so much trouble to remove it from arecas that he suggests using some cov- ering on the plants when applying the shading. Water proof muslin is also used for shading to some extent. A meter is found to save one half the cost of taxes for city water. The stock is shipped to florists all over the United States and Canada, as well as being sent to the city stores. John Burton's. John Burton has 90,0(X> feet of glass at Chestnut Hill devoted almost ex- clusively to roses. Fully one half of this glass is planted with American Beauties. Meteors, Maids, a few Brides and one house each of American Belle, Brunner and Carnot and Kais- erin are also grown. There are two houses of Mr. Burton's seedling carna- tion. Alba Superba, and one house each of Asparagus plumosus, Asp.iragus Sprengerii, Cypripedium insigne and Areca lustescens. The Beauties, with the exception of one house, are all grown on benches in houses three-quarter span to the south and mostly with front ventilation. The aim is to grow rather short, sturdy Beauties, which are thought more like- ly to yield flowering shoots when want- ed than very tall plants. Grafted Maids are being tried ex- tensively. The Kaiserins are also grafted and are bearing freely. Carnot is being carried over in a ground bed. This rose seems to make but one break from a shoot after a bud is cut, instead of three or fOiur. Alba Superba has been planted in- doors a week or so. Asparagus plum- osus is grown in a ground bed, but A. Sprengerii is on benches for cutting sprays. Cypripedium insigne is under cover outside. Mr. Burton considers Beauty his best rose. Nearly all the planting is fin- ished, the stock being large and vigor- ous. The output goes partly to Phila- delphia florists and partly to regular customers in other cities. Robert Craig & Son's. Robert Craig & Son have 200,000 feet of glass at 40th and Market sts., West Philadelphia, and 2.5,000 more at the place formerly run by Smith & Cliffe, a little further out of to.vn. The latter part of their place will be devoted pretty much to caroations. They have 75,000, planted out last April, which are now nearly equal to a usual fall lifting size. Evelina, Gold Nugget, Flora Hill and Victor will be largely grown, a bench of May- or Pingree I.jO feet long, and a full house, same length, of Mr. Heacock's pink seedling that took the Craig cup last fall, also all the novelties of prom- ise. These carnation houses are now fill- ed with decorative plants, planted out on the benches, the idea being that they will make quicker growth through the summer and can be potted in the fall before the carnations require housing. Livistona rotundifolia does well in this way, also they have Panda- nus Veitchii, Dracaena terminaiis and Boston fern. Mr. Craig has G,000 Dracaena terminaiis, 1,200 planted in benches and 4,800 in pots, that he is growing for Christmas. His idea is that red is always in active demand for the holidays and that these dracae- nas, nicely colored, will be just the thing to catch the popular fancy. Two year old Crimson Ramblers in quantity are making strong canes in the field. They also have the white sport of Maman Cochet, the parent be- ing considered the best outdoor rose for florists to date. At their old place are ten houses each of arecas and kentias, four of the latter planted out on the benches. A lot of Araucaria excelsa imported in the spring and Cocos Weddeliana in enormous quantities are also there. This place is famous for its crotons. Mr. Craig introduces this plant to the city florists thus: "Drop them into a bowl or jardiniere and they will last a month, giving far more for the money than cut flowers." It is a good way of putting it. The propagating is done by mossing the cutting on the plant as in Ficus elastica. There are two houses of grafted Kaiserins planted after Easter which are 4 feet high and bushy. Mr. Craig considers these more profitable than winter roses. Asparagus plumosus is grown on side benches near the glass for sprays. This is at variance with the accepted idea that the roots of this plant require the cool depth of soil of a ground bed. In Hydrangeas, monstrosa is grown chiefly, Otaksa and Thos. Hogg beirg seen in smaller quantities. To color hydrangeas blue a couple of lumps of alum about the size of a hickory nut are put in the soil when the plant goes into a O-inch pot. This colo.-s the foliage a deep green as well as giving a pretty shade of blue to the flowers. Applying alum water is more laborious and if overlooked the flower is ipt to come poorly colored. This firm does a local and out-of-town business. J. W. Y. (To be continued.) IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer it in an adv. in The Review. ...THE... Society of American Florists WILL HOLD ITS Fourteenth Annual Meeting ...AT... Omaha, Neb., August 16, 17, 18 and 19. OFFICBRS. Pres.. WM F. GUDE. Washington. D. C. VicePres.. A. DONAGHUE. Omaha. Neb. Sec"y. WM. J. STEWART. 67 Bromfield St.. Boston. Treas.. H. B. BEATTY. Oil City. Pa. Members may remit their annual dues in ad- vance to the Secretary, who will mail receipt and badge lor 1898. For space in the trade exhibition address S. B. Stew.^rt, Supt., 119 North IBth Street. Omaha, Neb. OMAHA HOTELS. Below is given full information about the hotels of Omaha that are convenient to the convention hall: Hotel. The Millard, 13th and Douglas, 100 $3.00 up. ?1.50 up. Arcade Hotel, 13th and Douglas, 100 2.00 Hotel Dellone. 14th and Capitol av. 450 2.00 up. 1.00 up. The New Mercer, 12th and Howard, 300 2.00-2.50 1.00-1.50 Hotel Barker, 13th and Jones, 100 1.50 1.00 The Midland, 16th and Chicago, 150 1.50-2.00 ..iO-LOO Drexel Hotel. 16th and Webster, 100 .75 up. Murray Hotel. 14th and Harney, 100 2.50 up. Victoria Hotel, Dodge St., nr. 13th, 50 1.50 up. Dodge European (gentlemen only), 101-111 So. 13th. 40 1.00 Hotel Vendome, 414 So. 13th, 40 1.00-1.50 The Windsor, 10th and Jackson, 50 2.00 Hotel Garfield, 1515 Howard, 200 .25 up. The Brunswick, 16th and Jackson. 200 2.00-3.00 1.00 up. THE OMAHA PARKS. I send you some scenes in the parks of Omaha. Florists everywhere who intend visiting the convention cannot but be interested, and many will doubt- less enjoy a drive, while here, through all of them. There are seven parks in and around the city. Hanscom, Elmwood, River- view, Fontenelle, Miller, Bemis and Himebaugh are their names, and they all give promise of a perfect system when completed. William R. Adams is and has been for years the able superintendent, and under his care they have developed rapidly. They represent an outlay of a million and a half, and include a total of about 600 acres. Hanscom park has a fine greenhouse and some good spec- imens of palms that now grace the Fine Arts building at the Exposition. The Weekly Florists' Review* 179 Views in Hanscom Park, Omaha, Neb. J 80 The Weekly Florists' Review. JULY 21, ISEIS. There are many beautiful views from tlie elevations, and in fact from every part of Omaha; a grand vista of bluffs and lakes and river may be enjoyed. It is "a city set on a hill." The parks will attract many of the convention florists I am sure, and add not a little to the feast of pleasure which I be- speak them. J. AUSTIN SHAW. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G L. GRANT, Ei.ik.k and Mana.,i;r. The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. .'20=535 Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. AdvertisinfT rates: Per inch, Jisjo; )i page, $i3-5o; full page, f 27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent ; 26 times, 20 per cent ; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. .Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to ms in the issue of the following Thursday. COPVKIGHT 1&58. CO-OPERATION. If you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to The Florists' lie- view, send in your name and one dol- lar now and you will receive not only The Florists' Review for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. Why do we make such an unparal- leled offer? It is very simple. You will have an interest in the suc- cess of the paper. You will see that you can buy every- thing that you want to just as good advantage from advertisers in the Florists' Review as elsewhere, and at the same time benefit yourself by in- creasing the earning power of your certificate. This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy ad- vertising patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certifi- cate will earn good dividends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the Florists' Review (always men- tioning the paper) the larger your div- idends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. . Send in your subscription now. Ad- dress the Florists' Publishing Co., 520- 535 Caxton building, Chicago, 111. SOME OMAHA FLORISTS. In our introduction group in this is- sue will be seen the faces of a number of Omaha florists who will be met at the coming convention. A. Donaghue, Sr., whose pleasant face appears first in the group, is vice- president of the S, A. F. this year and will surely be well liked by the visit- ors. His enthusiasm as to the conven- tion and his efforts to arrange for the pleasure and comfort of the visitors should awaken any interest that may be dormant east of the Mississippi. Mr. Donaghue is enjoying a well won retirement from the cares of business. His 50 years rest lightly upon him and his devotion to athletics and his bowl- ing scores indicate a reserve force that gives promise of a "good old age." A. Donaghue, Jr., as you may see, is still a young man, in fact about the youngest in this country with the re- sponsibility of nearly 40,000 square feet of glass on his shoulders. He has succeeded to the business so splendidly established by his father. He is a "chip off the old block" as to sport, and will be very apt to Captain the Omaha bowling team if he maintains his present average. J. J. Hess is one of the leading flor- ists of Omaha, having been in the busi- ness here since LS.S.S. He was born in Amrisweil, near Lake Constance, Switzerland, in 1.S03, and acquired his first experience in the business in the University of Tubingen in Southern Germany. He was also employed in the Basle Botanical Gardens of Basle, Switzerland, for nearly three years, and was associated for a year with Steir, the leading landscape gardener of Switzerland. Mr. Hess came to America in 1.S.S4 and located in Indi- anapolis, having charge of the green- houses at the insane asylum in that city until he moved to Omaha. Mr. Hess's partner, Geo. Swoboda, was born in Saxony in l.SOl. He leaiiied the business with his uncle, J. C. Schmidt, of Erfurt, one of the larg- est horticultural concerns of Germany, and is a brother-in-law of Schultz, the leading florist of Berlin. Mr. Swoboda worked in Belgium, and afterwards with Sanders, of London. He came to America in 1884 and work- ed first with Siebrecht & Son, of New Rochelle. He has entire charge of the greenhouse department of the firm's business and their plant comprises over 20,000 square feet of glass. Messrs. Hess and Swoboda are both much interested in the coming conven- tion and will do their share towards making it a success. R. H. Davey is one of Omaha's oldest florists, having been in the busi- ness 14 years in that city. He does a general decorating business, but his specialties are aloes and cacti, of which he has had over 500 varieties. He has four large beds of plants on the Ex- position grounds in the Nebraska State and County exhibits that attract much attention. Two beds of his seed- ling cannas, all novel, will interest vis- iting florists. He was born in "My Maryland" in 1.S3G, and fought in the 24th Michigan Regiment during the civil war under Col. Morrow, and if he wasn't 02 years old he would be flghting against an- other "Morro" now. The Chapin Bros., of Lincoln, Neb., are amongst the leading florist houses of the west. Their plant, 4 miles from Lincoln's centre, consists of 15,000 square feet of glass, while connected with their store in the centre of the residence district and close to the cap- itol, they have two other greenhouses devoted to their palm stock and hand- somest plants for home decoration. From a very small beginning in 1880 they have built up a first class trade, which shows a goodly increase every year. H. A. Chapin was born in 1803 and L. C. in ISG!). They are over 0 reet in height and weigh exactly the same, and strangers have difliculty in distinguish- ing them apart. In fact, it has been stated that their wives have occa- sional trouble in deciding which one has stayed out too late for bowling practice. They are both fond of ath- letic sports, and will do their share to make the convention enjoyable. Botli are life members of the Nebraska State Hort. Society and members of the Ne- braska and Iowa F'lorists' Club of Omaha. L. C. is in charge of the Ne- braska State Horticultural exhibit and the Nebraska State Building. Lewis Henderson, of Omaha, came to the "land of the free" from the mountains of William Tell over oO years ago. He has been in the florist business in Omaha during the last 10 years and has a flne plant of ."50,000 square feet of glass in South Omaha, the Magic City, and a store in Omaha on Farnham street, in the best busi- ness part of the city. He is a member and director of the Neb. State Hort. Society, the Florists' Club and the S. A. F., and is an en- thusiastic bowler. He has ability also as a speaker and made the oration last year at the State Hort. convention. PHILADELPHIA. The Market, That the demand for good white roses is brisk for the season is shown by the fact that quite a lot of orders could not be filled last week, despite there being a great many more Kaiser- ins grown this summer than there were last year. The advent of grafted stock is responsible for this, the plants benched after Easter are now in many cases producing good crops. This rose brings .f3 and $4; a very few specials have brought $5. There is not much else worthy of mention. Orchids, though nice, sell slowly, A few fair Beauties are coming in, some of them from young stock. When cared for, peas are excellent but woefully cheap — that is, the grower finds it so. Per- haps the flower loving public thinlc two bunches for a quarter dear enough in warm weather. Cornflower is ^cood but not very plentiful. Some fine Vic- tor and Scott are seen. Auctions. Two auction sales of old greenhouse establishments were held last week. The march of improvements made it necessary for them to go. One of the sales especially emphasized the high JULY 21, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* 181 prices lately attained by glass. While the houses did not realize high prices, the bidding was quite lively. Glass is now in many sizes 75 per cent higher than it was two years ago. This per- centage is exactly true of 16x24 inch double A, much used by the growers. The advance is not so great propor- tionately in the smaller sizes. Planting. The planting around Horticultural Hall in Fairmount park is looking well this season. The terrace facing the Schuylkill river is adorned on one side of the broad steps leading to the drive by "1S7()" in great figures, made of Echeveria secunda glauca, with 1808 on the other, formed with plants of the same variety, the first being our cen- tennial year, when the building was erected for the great exposition. The circle opposite contains a large cactus bed flanked on each side by rich beds of crotons, mound shaped; the two-year-old plants in the center. At the opposite end of the building is the sunken garden, about oue hundred feet in width and stretching far away to- wards the Catholic fountain and George's Hill. Beds of geraniums, coleus and alter- nanthera succeed each other down the center as far as the eye can reach, while the sides terraced down to the level of the garden are ornamented with graceful festoons of the same plants. The grass is in good order and the whole presents a variety of color difBcult to describe. An account of the varieties grown will be given later. Notes. J. D. Elsele and family have gone to Europe for six weeks. Mr. Eissle calls this his wedding trip, as he went to work the day after he was married. D. Colflesh, brother of J. W. Col- flesh, has with his nephew leased the Billger and Blakeborough place at Mt. Airy. Some palm seed received this spring turned out poorly, it is supposed from getting too dry coming ivor. One grower lost 20,000, which w is replaced. Chas. Thomas has a gay re.l, white and blue window, which certainly seems to have charmed permanent "permission of the owner." J. W. Y. ST. LOUIS. Club Meeting. The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, July 14. President Halstedt was in the chair and all offlcers were in attend- ance. The meeting was well attended owing to the nomination of officers. After the regular routine of business the following nominations took place: For president, C. C. Sanders, Fred C. Weber, William C. Young and E. W. Guy, of Belleville; vice-president. Max Herzog, R. F. Tesson, H. G. Ude, of Kirkwood, and Chas. A. Juengel; sec- retary, Emil Schray; treasurer, J. J. Beneke; three trustees, J. W. Kunz, Fred Meinhardt, F. W. Ude, F. T. Fill- more, John Steidle and Julius Ivoenig, Sr. This closed the nomination. The election will take place at 8 P. M. on Monday, August 8. The payment of dues will be in order at this meeting. Messrs. Julius Koenig. Sr., Wm. Hud- son and Gus Eggling were elected to membership. The chairman and manager of the next chrysanthemum show reported that the dates for the next show have been changed from Nov. 1.5 to 19 to Nov. 8 to 12th inclusive, the show to be held at the Coliseum (Exposition Bldg.). Chairman Kunz, of the transporta- tion committeee, reported that the rates to Omaha and return would be $13.50, and any one who wishes to go should not fail to send in his name. It would be also well to state that should any of the craft from Colum- bus, Cincinnati or Louisville wish to go with us would do well to correspond with J. W. Kunz, 822 Olive street. The picnic committee reported that all arrangements have been made, that the tickets were on hand to be dis- tributed and about 200 were taken. The Belleville members at the meeting stated that everything was in readiness to make it pleasant for all who at- tended. It was also decided that the next three regular meetings during .\ugust, September and October, shall be held in the evening instead of afternoon at the same hall, and should these meet- ings prove successful we shall con- tinue to hold them at night. After a few lengthy arguments on this ques- tion the meeting adjourned. The Market. Trade for the week past was ex- tremely quiet, no shipping trade and local conditions very flat. The rose stock that comes to this market is very poor and not enough to fjo around for what little the retailer needs. The average price is $2 and some extra good stock brings $3 and $4. Brides and Meteors are the best sellers. Perles are still scarce. Carnations are down to 75 and 50 cents per 100, a few good ones bringing $1. Sweet peas continue at 15 cents and only the white and light pink sell. Gladiolus and tuberose stalks are very plentiful now, the former selling at .$2 and $3 and the latter at $5 per 100 stalks. Asters were a little scarce last week; $1 per 1(X) is still the price. Notes. The general manager of the Expo- sition has promised the chrysanthe- mum show committee a special prize of $500 to be known as the Business Men's League prize. This will be for a grand sweepstake to be given the first night for the best display of plants and flowers; $250 for first, $1.50 for second and $100 for third; three judges to be selected from the Business Men's League and three society ladies to be selected by the florists. Frank Ellis, of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., left Saturday night for a trip West. Frank will be back in about two weeks. Bowling Items. The Bowling Club rolled four games Monday night at the Grand alleys, with eight members participating. The evening was hot, but this did not seem to have any effect on the boys, as will be seen. We rolled an extra game. The scores were as follows: 12 3 4 Tot. Av. J. J. Beneke 196 175 156 167 694 173 Carl Beyer 156 157 137 173 623 155 Emll Schray 143 166 140 171 620 155 J W Kunz 162 135 170 148 615 la3 C A Kuehn 124 152 163 174 613 153 c' C.' Sanders 142 103 129 137 511 127 F J FiUmore 132 96 100 124 432 113 John Young 65 113 135 ... 313 104 J. J. B. NEW YORK. In the Market. In answer to my enquiries, how's the market, the reply I received was, "there is no market," and this about covers the whole thing. Flowers there are, but what flowers! Truly, it may be said summer is here and with it summer flowers and summer trade, what there is of it, and there is mighty little. Beauties and Meteors seem to be get- ting the best of it, some of the former that have been really good realizing 20 cents a piece, while tiptop Meteors have sold as high as ?6 per 100. These prices are, however, exceptional, while ordinary roses have scarcely realized the cost of picking and expressage. Sweet peas there are in abundance and $1 to !f3 per HX) bunches are about the average prices. There are quite a few carnations, some fairly good, considering the time of year, and sell from 25 to 75 cents per 100. Retail Trade. The tremendous exit by the .;team- ship lines the last week has helped this class of trade somewhat, but it does not come up to expectations by a long way yet, however. Mr. Joseph Fleischman opened his new store in the Empire Arcade during the week. The store is beautifully dec- orated in silver and gres.i .ind the whole is resplendent with mirrors, electric lights and cut gliss chande- liers. The ice box of large dimensions is of white porcelain and the floors are tiled. Mr. Gus A. Wolfe is the able manager and he says he is going to make a success of this new venture. The N. Y. Market Florists' Association. The adjourned meeting of the above took place this (Tuesday) evening at the Clinton market, with Mr. Lehnig, the president, in the chair. About 20 J 82 The Weekly Florists' Review* members were present. An interested visitor, Mr. Peter Barr, London, Eng- land, of Narcissus fame, was also pres- ent. After tlie regular business the main object of the meeting was brought be- fore the association, the question as to who and who would not continue their stands through the 'iumnier months. After considerable discussion Mr. Rapp. the superintendent of mar-' ket, announced that those members who had paid their market fees up to date, could, by giving notice, relin- quish their stands and by formal no- tice secure them again in thi future. Messrs. Steinhoff. Dreyer and Leach said they would hold theirs during the summer, as they had great hopes for the future of the market and hoped by setting the example to induce others to do the same. It was decided lo id- journ to meet again the first Tuesday in September. Before doing so, h{)wever, Mr. Mor- ris, in his usual witty and inimitable style, introduced Mr. Barr, who then addressed the association, giving a his- tory of the London Covent Garden, where he had been in business for over 40 years. He spoke of its early history, comparing it with their own and Kaid in spite of attempts to move it some- where else Covent Garden Market, like Clinton Market, would always be the centre for plants and flowers. During the discussion that followed, Messrs. Withers and Morris took part, the wit of Messrs. Barr and Morris was espe- cially pointed. It was rather, however, the thrust of the rapier than that of the bludgeon, as Brother Morris ox- plained, and was much enjoyed by the members present. Mr. A. D. Rose was at his post as secretary and Mr. Newly-Wed Schiller was also present the first time since the happy union. P. S. He went home early. Various Notes. Mr. Thomas Young, Jr., "quietly folded his tent" and sailed away last Saturday on the S. S. Campania to "dear old Lunnon." from whence he will go to the old homestead at East- bourne, the most fashionable watering place in the south of England, return- ing in time for the fall opening. Mr. R. W. Clucas, of the firm cf Clucas & Boddington Co., has gone to Asbury Park, where his family is at present located and will remain there a week, basking in the sun and taking an occasional dip in the briny. Mr. David Y. Mellis, of the Borouga of Queens, has also gone to salubrious Asbury Park, and will doubtlessly be much missed by the Flatbush bowling Club, "Lobster pots," not "standard" will be more in David's line in future, and we trust the catches will be large. Mr. Robt. Grey, late manager for Air. Julius Roehrs. has taken a posi- tion as superintendent with Mr. Oakes Ames, North Easton, Mass., and so we may hear of some more seedling or- chids which are Mr. Grey's specialty. H. M. Sanborn and family of Oak- land, Cal., have gone to Bradley Beach, N. J., for their summer vaca- tion. BOSTON. Review of the Market. For this season of the year business still holds its own, there being nothing to break the usual summer dullness, although the stock is fairly well clean- ed up for funeral work and sent to the departing European steamers. A large number of well known society people, the war scare having abated to some extent, are now taking their annual outing abroad, and it all works to the advantage of the trade. Of staples, roses can be said to be in the greatest demand, and as is usual at this time of the year are not over plenty, and anything above an average quality sells on sight. Beau- ties are very good and sell well, some nice stock coming from Newport, price ranging from 7.") cents to $4 per dozen. What stock of Kaiserins that show up are taken readily at $1 per dozen, while Brides and Maids sell from .$2 to $4 per hundred. Casey, of Melrose, is now bringing in some of those elegant Perles for which he is famous and easily obtains $.] and $0, while Renter's Meteors go slower, averaging $5. Carnations are a sticker, quantities being sold at from $2 to ?5 per thou- sand. A few exceedingly good kinds and blooms will, however, bring good prices. Henry Cartright. of Wellj-^ley, brought in this week some Scotts from out of doors which were fully equal to the best inside gi'own flowers, and easily obtained .$1.50 per hundred. Valley is plenty and in fairly good demand, still held at $4. The supply of sweet peas has fallen off. with only a very few good ones, which have gone up to about $2..'>:53 and in fact every hour. This range of glass is un- doubtedly the largest in America and there is much of trade interest to be seen. Some facts regarding this place will be found elsewhere in this issue. The social features promise to fully equal if not exceed those of previous affairs of the sort, and there .vill be a warm game of baseball between the city florists and the growers. Early Closing. Following appears a copy of an agreement among the leading retail florists that explains itself. May i>ther cities follow suit: Chicago, July 2, 1S98, We, the foUowing Retail Florists, of Chi- cago, 111., hereby agree to close our respective places of business at 6 P. M. dailv and at 12 M. on Sundays, trom Tuesday, July 5th. un- til Monday. Sept. 5th, 1898; or until due no- tices to the contrary have been issued. We, furthermore, agree, that in the event of ..lui- wiihdi ,i\v.il from the above obligation. herel'\- ■iiLr,.! ini.i, to give written notice to all p:irti'v- wlii'^t- signatures are hereunto af- fixed "f ^ii.h int. ntiun not later than one week previous to the date on which said withiirawal is to go into effect. Signatures; — tTBNTRAL, PLORAl- CO. P. J. HAUSWIRTH ERNST WIENHOEBER. WALTER KREITLING J. C. CRAIG C. T. NEIGLICK. W. J. SMYTH. E. HOBBa C. A. SAMUEI.SON. O. J. FRIEDMAN. JOHN C. SCHUBERT & CO. AUGUST LANGE. To Omaha. The Chicago Florists' Club has made arrangements for transportation to the Omaha convention via the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R, R. The round trip rate will not exceed $20 (there was a slight error in the figures announced last week) and the Club is assured of the very lowest rate that can be made by any road. The roads in the West- ern Passenger Association are now tak- ing a vote on a proposition to grant a round trip rate of one fare plus $2, and if this carries, the round trip rate from Chicago will be only $11,75, A special car has beeu arranged for and berths may now be reserved in same by addressing G. L. Grant, 334 Dearborn street. The sleep- ing car fare is .f2..50 each way. All in the trade who wish to do so are cor- dially invited to travel from Chicago with this party. The Chicago delega- tion promises to be large, and a pleas- ant time is assured. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2nd. 3d. 4th. 5th. 6th. Av. G. L. Grant IBO 170 162 171 158 116 156 P. Hauswlrth 147 172 135 127 102 137 136 G. StoKery 133 139 136 117 134 ... 132 C. Pi-uner 83 173 139 131 P. Stollery 104 100 86 100 l.'i2 ... 114 Notes. Mr. Wm. Lynch does not seem to mind if the thermometer lingers in the yO's as the writer found him practicing baseball for the game which is to take place next Sunday at Reinberg Bros. Mr. G. H. Pieser, bookkeeper for Kennicott Bros. Co., has gone on a week's fishing trip in Michigan. Miss Wilson was missed from be- hind the desk at A. G. Prince's. She also is away on a vacation. Mr. Axtel, who has a sweet pea farm at Evanstou, and who has a counter in the store of V. McK. &, W.. disposed of 3(5,000 sweet peas on Tuesday of this week. Dr. A. L. Wheeler, of the Wheeler Floral Co., Mason City, la., called on his way home from Toronto, where he attended the eleventh annual conven- tion of the International Association of Railway Surgeons. He reports a splendid time calling upon the florists in Toronto, Milwaukee and Chicago and finding them all resting .after a good spring trade and ready to take the trip to Omaha next month. Recent visitors: T. M. Gibberson, Cedar Rapids, la.; A. E. Crooks, Ben- ton Harbor, Mich. Quite a few improvements have re- cently been made in the establishment of Mr. E. C. Amling, a new ice box adding much to the usual neat and up- to-date appeai'dnce cf the place. ST. PAUL. The Market. Summer dullness prevails in every quarter and trade is consequently very light. Roses are very scarce and hard to obtain. Kaiserin, as usual, are very nice. Meteor, Perle and Sunset from new plants, are also of good quality. Beauties are fair and sell readily at re- tail for $3 to $4 per dozen. Other roses are of such poor quality as to be unsalable. Carnations are beginning to show the effect of the hot weather, coming in small and faded. In lilies auratum, rubrum and album are in evidence. Lougiflorum are not gi'own here for summer use. Sweet peas are abundan', and cheap and never before has such a bountiful crop been seen. Nasturtiums and corn flowers are also abundant but sell slowly. The main call is for funeral work and this is spasmodic and uncer- tain. Still it helps to pay expenses. Growers' Notes. The growers have been very busy repairing and planting roses and mums. Nearly everything is now planted out, which is earlier we think than we have ever known before. L. L. May & Co. have done a lot of repairing. The brick wall on one house which began to settle was relaid, the benches and sides of several other houses have been entirely rebuilt, while the entire plant has been thor- oughly repainted inside. As fast as the old benches rot out and need repairing they are moved to the centre of the houses, the alleys being left on the side. This prevents the side walls from rotting away so rapidly. With thorough repairing when needed, wooden houses will last as long as brick, though in the end they are un- doubtedly more expensive. This firm will plant a house of Jubilee carna- tions next week. Their field carna- tions have made an excellent growth. Chris Bussjaeger has his new hour,es nearly completed and the benches fill- ed with roses. His entire plant, ihough small, shows skill and thrift combined. Late to bed and early to rise and work all the time when awake seems to be his motto. 184 The Weekly Florists' Review. JULY 21. 1898. News Items. Recent visitors were Mr. Roach, rep- resenting J. B. Rice & Co.; Mr. Goep- pinger, representing Andre Leroy & Co.; N. Sluis iV Son. of Sliiis & Groot, Germany: H. M. Wall, of Brooklyn; L. L. Frazner, of the Brett Lithograph Co., New York, all of whom report good business. We do not hear of many who con- template going to the Omaha conven- tion. Brother Shaw's eloquent descrip- tions are more enticing than an .S- inch mum at Thanksgiving or a vase of long stemmed Beauties at holidays, and as business is and will be si ick for several weeks, the boys .should hur:-y up and get in the tail end of the band wagon from Milwaukee, as the poet Laureate Floriate (J. A. S.) sugge.st?. X. V. z. SLINGERLANDS, N. Y. Goldring Bros, are making conside"- able changes in their plant by discon- tinuing the cultivation of palms and terns for the trade and devoting the houses to roses and carnations, which are already grown extensively, but not in sufficient quantity to meet the home demand, so that now the idea is to glow continuous crops, which, with with their extensive range of glass, it is easy to do, as Fred Goldring re- marked that it brought some return right along, instead of having to wait months before getting anything from the houses. I notice Perle does well planted on side benches of the Beauty houses, of which there are four. Separate houses are grown of Bride and Bridesmaid. Kaiserin is a most popular rose and maintains the splendid reputation it has secured for itself both as a summer and an all season rose. The shaded ends of the houses are partitioned off and used for ferns such as adiantums for cutting, also for eucharis. of which there are several beds which have pro- duced four crops during the year, each crop coming in at the festive seasons. At time of my visit a heavy crop of weeds was being lifted from the violet beds. The plants were completely hid- den, and I thought should have been weeded earlier, but Fred says he be- lieves it has benefited the young plants in affording them shading. I am inclined to take as gospel any- thing he tells me regarding the culti- vation of this chaste flower when he can show by actual figures a record of over 200.000 blooms picked during this season just closed from four houses, each 100 feet long, with two beds in each house, each bed 4 feet wide. Jupiter Pluvius was very generous early in the season. A visit from him would be appreciated now, as ground is very dry and stock planted out needs rain, yet violets, carnations and asters are thriving; stocky stuff. In asters. Queen of the Market and Vick's Branching are earliest, whilst Semple's are best for second cutting. Among carnations I noted a red Scott, the va- riety named Saratoga and a white seedling particularly good. A desideratum is the hardy sweet pea Lathyrus alba, in that it is at its best early and late. The heat affects it, but it comes up nobly in the fall. The spike is large and pure white, with some fragrance. It is propagated best from cuttings. Almost an acre of sweet peas Is grown from seed for retail trade. Extra Early Blanche Ferry commenced to bloom when 6 inches tall and Blanche Ferry ordinary stock is unequaled by any other variety for attractiveness. Countess of Radnor is a grand lavender and sells at sight. Emily Henderson, white, and Firefly, scarlet, are the leaders. Of course there are a host of others, which are first class for a collection. A fine com- panion to the Lathyrus is the hardy white phlox. Pearl, very free and fra- grant, and white flowers are always useful. Cosmos Dawn is .keeping up its good name. One large house is devoted entirely to boarders, and as pret'.y a lot of Kentias are growing in another house as one could wish to >ee. W. M. OGDENSBURG, N. Y. When at Mrs. Thos. Lawrence's re- cently I could not help admiring the capital arrangement she has for heat- ing, and with thermostat accompani- ment. To me it seemed rather super- fluous, but was informed that the ther- mometer went down to 40 degrees be- low, with a strong westerly wind blow- ing, once or twice last winter, and no trouble was experienc?d. One would hardly think this possible, visiting at this season, w-hen everything around this well kept place is full of life, grand plants of Clematis Ja::kmannii, ten years old, a mass of bloom. In ad- dition to the range of glass which will be added to during the summer, there are about six acres devoted to trees and small fruits. Mi-s. Lawrence is ably assisted in the business by her son. She sends out quite an attractive catalogue for ama- teurs. W. M. WASHINGTON. The growers are becoming se.-i ju.ily alarmed about their carnation crops, as the high temperatures continue without accompanying showers to moisten the much parched earth. Mr. Wni. R. Smith, superintendent of th Botanical Gardens, has been seri- ously ill with hemorrhages, but is re- ported as improving. Mr. J. L. Loose and wife sailed last week for Antwerp, the trip to be one of business and pleasure. Before sail- ing he closed one of his stores for the summer. Several stores have followed suit and have closed for the summer season. W. H, K. CUCUMBERS. Your worthy correspondent. Wm. Scott, in his article on cucumbers, is under the impression that the cucum- ber must be fertilized. If W. S. wanted to grow them for seed then by all means fertilize, but if to cut them for market then don't fertilize; he will then get a far greater percentage in a given time than otherwise, as the seed forming in the cucumber draws the vi- tality of the plant; by not fertilizing you get a good straight cucumber; it also sells and eats much better than one with the seed in. H. SWIFT. Though I am not a professor I .igree with Mr. Fancourt that the hours spent in fertilizing the flowers could have been utilized to better advantage. Cu- cumbers not fertilized make much more even and uniform fruits and will not have the big swelling at the end. If Mr. Scott intends to grow cucumbers again I would advise him to spend a few minutes twice a week in picking off the male flowers from the vines. This will prevent fertilization and will much improve the quality of \^e fruit. This is not theory, but a conclusion reached from personal experience in one of the largest fruit growing es- tablishments in England. Here we were ordered to keep all male flowers off the vines except in one house, where fertilizing was done to secure seed, and these seed bearing fruits of the Telegrpph had the same shape as those seen in the picture of Mr. Scott's vines. GUNNAR TEILMANN. Marion, Ind. DETROIT, MICH. Mr. Stephen Taplin was the only florist who suffered loss from the hail- storm July 3. The storm struck his place with full force, some of the houses on the side facing the storm having nearly all the glass broken, while the loss on others was from one- third to two-thirdo. Factories, stores and private houses lost heavily in broken skylights and windows, but no other florists happened to be in the path of the storm. Many shrubs and young trees suffered badly. BURLINGTON, VT. John Wilson is busy putting in new benches and planting, so as to be fin- ished by convention time. H''. with others, Is waiting for the announce- ment of a cheap rate. Let it come along. • WASHINGTON. D. C— Mr. and Mrs. J. Louis Loose sailed on the American line steamer Kensington July 13 for an European tour. They will return in September. A CHANCE for the young men in the trade. See our prize competition on another page. JULY 21, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 185 Pansy Plants NOW READY 30,000 Nice Seedling Pansy Plants nn« ready (r. .111 l■-'.l^~.■^ll, lur Su^,■ml■,■r .iii.i l.itiT bU.oniini;, ^'Hr p.-r lim. f-' :.ii pn :.iii: fum ihm 100(1. S.iiiiplrs lrr<. Millins;^ l.LiiU ri"«.Tint,' Pansv Seed, trade pkt.. r.Oi; 1 n/,. $l.(KI. rius soed will raise .iO.UIIO plants 1.. the pound. The MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. Mention The Re\iew when you WTlte. 25,000 SMILAX. Extra Stronjj Flanls. out ol -.'-in pots, read> for immediate plantiii};. at the lowest price ever vet quoted ~$1.00 per luo, $i.W) per 1,000. Cash with order. Bear in mind this is strictly first class stock and there is a large sa\ inR in freight buying out of 2-in. pots. I-ir-t come, tirst -.cned. SOUTH SIDE FI.ORAI. CO., SFBIITGFIEI.D, II.I.. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Chinese Primroses. 20.000Priniroses, 2-in, pots J2.00 per KM. Smilax. 10,000 Smilax, 2-in. pots, strong, $">.00 per 1,000, 75c per 100. Cineraria Grandiflora, .\ugust., $2.00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. DELAWARE. 0. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ...Special Offer... SM 1 L .A .\ $.'.00 per 100 PVRETHRIM .MREUM '2.00 " CINER.ARIA M.^KITIM.A 2.00 " CANDID1SSIM.A 2.00 " CORDVLINE SUPERBIENS 3.50 " .All strong plants from 2,'4-in. pots. Send 10 cents lor samples to CHAS. LONG, 207'_ Main St., Hornellsville. N. Y. Mention The R.vi.-w wh.-n you write. For Fall '98 and Spring '99 Delivery. FIELD^iN' HARDY ROSES, Clematis. Ornamental Shrubs and Trees, Pa?onias. Herbaceous Plants, Small Fruits, Fruit Trees. I'lue l.isl ready in July Special t|uo- JA?KS(iVr PERKINS CO., H"e^*v"o''r".: Mentl.m I'loi-ists- Ri vi.w wli.ii \..u write. Buy from the Advertisers in the... Florists' Review ( always mentioning the paper ) and thtis in- crease the earning power of your Certificate. LOOK HERE Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, laiuiarv struck cut- tings, out 111 ■_• Ml |ii.i-, $;loii per I'OII; $25.00 per litili, iiiailr oiil ol -lioiiL' :; and 4 eyed cuttings. Adiantum Cunealum, strong, :i-inch, $7.00 per 100. .Strong 2'. -inch, $1,110 per 10(1, in line growing condition. All in Al condition. Tl-IKMS. t .\SH OK t . •'. !• C. MERKEL &. SON, Mentor, Ohio. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. t0^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^*^^^^^, 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 hi^h lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these diflerent 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 Circu 'f^0^0^0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^*^*^*^^^% PIIJWi'lilll.illlll.lilllllililMlilllllliil! iii:jiiii:.;iiiii;.:iiiiiii :iiiii;jiiiiIkIiiiie iiiiriiiiii jiiii: iiiiii :iiii!' :iiiir;iiiii. :iiir:iiiiii 'iVIk ! THE PAINESVILLE NURSERIES I Centrally located between t to the trade in each directK Florists' stocks in the coun tst and West, offer unparalleled inducements iviiig one of the most complete Nursery and No better type of LOW DOWN BIDDED ROSES grown, a block of a quarter o on own roots, all in nursery r glass, (ieneral line of Oman and quantity, (.'orrespondeii a million, besides a fine lot of one and two year ws and about a million ever-blopming under ental Trees and Shrubs, unexcelled in qualit\ :e and personal inspection solicited. . . . . Catalogue and Price L.lst Free. ! THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Ulllliillllill' 'iiiiiii«iiiiiiii:iiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Hill' :iiiii: Hill Hill Hill Hill Hill Hill Hill iiiiii Hiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Subscribers who are large buyers of I trade supplies and who would like a I larger interest than the one provided in | our subscription offer are requested to | correspond with us. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., >'fe»)%r»5'fe'.»i'l'.»)'t'.»!'fe'.'^'i'. »>•:■. ^'C'.»i'fe'.») 530-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. "We Kill Weeds if «) Scientifically" [10 W» Flowering Begonias Otaheite Orange, J' ■ in , film per liii). Umbrella Plant, J', ni., $.1,110 per lull. Matrimony Vine, ( Hardy) 2'Am.. $;!.0O per i«), JOHN A DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio. Meiuiuii riurisis' llevlew when you wtite. FAIRMOUNtVhEmIcAL LABORATORY, N. W. Corner Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 186 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 21. 189S. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Columbia is doing well as we all know, so is tlie seedling carnation Co- lumbia at L. E. Marquisee's. It is un- fortunate this name has been already bestowed by another upon a worthless variety so that when introduced next season this desideratum must possess another name it is to be hoped as equally renowned. The plants are highly promising and from close ob- servation I feel assured we can look for a real good thing in this pink. Considerable attention is being paid to this and to one other seedling, as Mr. Marquisee, growing largely tor the retail trade, realizes the importance of a good all round carnation. I noted some well grown chrysanthe- mums, both on bench and in pots, specimens for the fall show. Harry Bellamy, in his Cuban pungee, is watching the roses closely. 'Tis too bad the buds must be cut so early, it is certainly detrimental to the plant. but roses are roses just now. W. M. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. TO RENT— Ten greenhouses for cut-fiower within 12 miles of Chicago. Glass in g dition. For further information address Re Florists' Re\-iew. WANTED— Single man of good steady habits, who understands rose and carnation growing, also to assist at other work sometimes. For further particulars address K . care of Florists" Re\iew. SITUATION WAXTED- Py a first class grower of ^ roses, carnations and 'mums and general stock, can give reference from three of the largest growers in Penn- sylvania. Ten years' exoerience. Address J. R.. care of Red Rock Rosary, Foster Brook P. O., MeKean Co., Penn. F OR RENT-First-cla FOR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner desires to devote his whole time to other business. An nusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' Re WANTED- Position as foreman in first class estab- lishment by one who learned thoroughly in Eng- land the trade of gardening, and has followed the florist business for ten years in this country-. Will take nothing but first class place and will start at $6ooo a month, with chance of raise alter showing ability. Good references. Address Hemb, care Florists' Review. POSITION WANTED-By married man, no chd- dren, as gardener or assistant, good grower of roses, ' 5HS, 'mums, palms and stove plants. Ger- Can give good references. Private or Aug. H. Jackman,427 Lunt Av., Chicago. FOR SALE-Foi retail stand, it leading to cemetery-. Must retire on account of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4lli St.. Springfield, III. SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower of ^J 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' Re\iew, Chicago. FOR SALE. Long Island. d business in a thrivins: tnwii , Dwelling (including store) and four large Greenhouses; centrally'located. Address Bargain, care Florists' Review. i:*'^'lrr!b'|:»i:''t»i:''|:»»:^irrf:»'|T*^r|ri:»4*i?rf:ri!r ir i? ^ ^ $50.00 in Prizes! The Florists' Review offers the above amount for a description of some really valuable and practical labor or money-saving unpatented device or method of culture of benefit to florists, that has not yet been published. If a drawing is needed to make the matter plain, it may be of the roughest character. The awards will be made entirely on the practical value of the device or method, though a well worded de- scription and intelligible drawing will be desirable. First Prize, $25.00 Second Prize, $15.00 Third Prize, $10.00 i? ir ^ ^ * * ^ *t» If you know of some useful labor or money-saving device "^ff '** or method of culture of which a description has not yet been '*' T published, you can easily win one of these prizes, and if ^ ^ you know several such you may be able to win them all. ^ ^ Make your descriptions as brief as is consistent with ^ ^ clearness. Remember that simple devices are more gen- tif ^ erally useful than elaborate ones. What are wanted are y those that will prove most valuable to the great mass of the readers of the Florists' Review. Competition open to all. The prize-winning descriptions (and drawings, if ^ any), will be published in the Florists' Review. And 4» should others seem worthy of publication they will also ►jl* ^ be given space as opportunity offers. ^It ^ Address ^ ^ Editor Florists' Review, li^ 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO, 'f ^t ^ *t *l* ^^ *f* "^1^ ^t^ *l^ 'i^ ^^^ *l^ *t ^^ ^^^ *l^ '^^ ^t ^ ^ *!t tir *t ^!t *^ "^l* *t ^ tJt For Sale. 3,7.i0ft. of glass, city water, heated by h and near court house in center of city good business. It will stand investigatii wants It: Immediate possession given. FLORIST'S PUCE, .Six greenhouse? iti((.lO leet .-f glas^i, al! in good doing n. \Vh Address H.D. C, care Florists' Review. ... , iti((.lO leet ..f glas^i, al! in good ondition; all modern improvements; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Wisconsin, with 20.00U population: but little competition. Will rent to responsible party. Address are Florists' Review when you write. WISCONSIN. JULY 21. 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 187 Menand Station, Albany, July 7, 1898. Having come to the: Heroic!', determi- nation (for me) to sell all my stock of otJ relies, in the line o{ plants which 1 have coaxed for upwards of 60 years. I send this information, that, besides the stock t'/all I have, I have perhaps a dozen or more of valuable plants, "j laiiijne": A "Cycas reToliita" S feet high, with the tub and stem almost a yard in circumference, (7 splendid plant. One Zamia or Ceratozamia "Lelnnaniana ghtiica" with a bulbous stem of 4 feet in circumference and 2 feet high with perhaps 100 leaves, 4 feet long or about, as fresh looking as the Celestial dew! as I suppose it is in the ethereal regions! Whither we may go sooner or later .... Giving the whole plant a diameter of q feet, a vegetable tnonument in a greenhouse 1 ! Also a Banksia serratifolia, a new Hol- land plant, very rare, nearly in bloom with 12 inflorescence 7 or 8 inches long, 4 inclies diameter, a cnriosity ! ! and lasting long: the plant is 6 or 7 feet high, and 18 inches circumference at the base. L. MENAND, Mention The Revk Al.KANV, N. Y. vhen you write. Doses and.... Chrysanthemums STOCK THAT WILL GIVE YOU SATISFACTION. Brides, Maids, Meteors. 3-in.. $i.O0 per liHi; $4:1,011 per lUOO. -l-in., $6.50 per UK). Beauties, 3-in., $i.00 per 1(0; $55.00 per 1000. Beauties. 4-in., $7.50 per 100. ChryBanthemums— 252-in. stock, single. Lady Fitzwigram, Glory de Pacific, Bergmann. Robin- son, Bonnaffon. Modesto. Perrin. V'lviand-Morel. Maud Dean. Maud .Adams. Emil and Gretchen Buettner, Yellow Jones, D. Spaulding, Lottie Berry. Marion Henderson. Crawlord. bnowball, Defender. Mayflower, Thanksgiving. Whithers. Morton, Irene Woodford, Muroock. Golden Tro- plly, M. M. Johnson, Sunderbruch. Merry Mon- arch, Marquis de Mortmont, at $3.00 per IL'O. No more Booted Cuttings. POEHLMANN BROS. MORTON GROVE, CooK COUNTY, III. Ml- i.n Thr- Notice of Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partuersliip here- tofore existing between the undersigned, under the name of Jl. Hall & Son. in the greenhouse bus- iness is by mutual agreement dissolved, and the undersigned \V. E. Hall will continue the business, having purchased the interest of E. Hall in the same. .All persons indebted to said firm will make settlement witli W. E. Hall who is the owner of all outstanding accounts. Dated at Clyde, Uliio, E. HALL. Julv 11, isDs. \V. E, HALL. -WANTED- TO BUY TWO OLEANDERS, ill tubs or bo.Kes, One the double red and the otlier the double wliite. Must be in good shape nd bio ings Address 01ea,nder, Florists' Review. Menti.,n The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. HEADQUARTERS EOR All the Novelties... All the Standard Sorts W. ATLEE BIRPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. J, M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED TO ^fi CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. _«,.-».. ,..-,■»<<■ Areca Lutescens, $5.00 per 1000. FRESH SEEDS Seaforthia Elegaus, 3.00 Rose Hill Nurseries C»«™™?^'' Largest Qrowers of Palms, Orchids. Stov and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns, Arauca rias, Pandanus. SIEBRECHT & SON, New York Office. 409 Fifth Av Mention Florists' Revie New Rochelle. N.Y. $5 per 100; $40 per 1000; 25 at 100 rate. Send b.r hst nl otiier new and Stan. bird >arieties. H. WEBER & SONS, -- OAKLAND, MD. Mention Florists' Review when you write. S .^ Ji ^ Always mention the Florists' RcvieW when writing advertisers.,^« ^ J* The Weekly Florists' Review^ SARATOGA, N. Y. There's nothing slow about T. J. Tot- ten, who comes forwai'tl with a cordial invitation to hold our annual conven- tion in his charming city in »9. He guarantees entertainment. The charms and attractions of this delightful place are so well known that an at- tempt to describe them here is super- fluous on my part. There is ample ac- commodation for guests and conveni- ences for holding the convention. I will personally vouch for the worthy gentleman's sincerity and am convinced that no one would ever re- gret making the trip to this veritable Arcadia, so let it be Ho! for Saratoga in '99. with its salubrious air. mineral springs. lovely drives, grand fishing and moderate rates. W. MOTT. ELGIN, ILL. ELGIN, 111., July 14.— Judgments ag- gregating about ."jiLOfX") were today en- tered against Jolni D. Husch, a iSorist, in favor oi the Home National l)ann-, Ziegler Bros., and C. H. Geister. Busch a few days ago purchased the Elgin Ricker nurseries, to the sui-prise of his creditors. The luirspries are in Kane county, but Bu&ch's greenhoa.se is in Cook county. A Cook county dep- uty sheriif is in possession r f -.he prop- erty in ihat county; the nurseries in Kane county in the custody of an El- gin constable. ^-Chicago Inter Ocean, July l.i SAGINAW, MICH.— The palm swi i- dle was worked here last week nn a local florist. The palms were ordered sent to the home of a well known min- ister, where the residents were made to believe they were accommodating the florist by allowing the planis to be left there temporarily. They were aft- erward sold at low figures liy tne sharpers, who escaped. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchan^gc Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for sliippiiig soutli. Unecuialed returns for good stocli. Open night and day. 520:W. Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention Ttie Review ■when you write. Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. CHICAGO. ILL. Bassett&Washburn w'ejor bros 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. and Dealers i Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.G. AMLING, ^^E^^'lCut Flowers 51 Wabash Aveniie, W. S. HEFfRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. eSfUut Flowers All telegrapli and teleplKjne ord.r^ given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Flori.-it.s' Review when you write. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. v.M.atw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. A.L m A. G. Prince & ANDALL Company *9-tsf»r Wholesale Florist Telephone Main 3208 EXCLUSI I M PORTE AND MANUFACTURERS 4 Washington St., Chicago. In our new and eniarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to tiandle your orders. Full line of Wire De- -^T^ w Surcessorto signs and Florists' BM / Winter & Glover •■■•• s. B. Winter Write for Iltustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SL Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE^Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Fonvarded. Si Florists' J. A. BIDLONG Supplies "fS"."" Cut Flowers, HINSDALE ROSE CO. WHOLESAtE CUT FtOWERS AND FLORISTS' StPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA, Mention The Review wlien you write. Long's Florists' Photographs To be used in taking order up. Purchasers' selection Floral Art Catalogue.... Complete and practical for customers use, 9H arrangements, illustrated and priced. Priced Lists on application. SAIT'I, B. I.ONG, Fnblisher, BUFFAI.O. Mention The Review when you write. 37-39 Randolph St CHICAGO. HOLTON & HlNkEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Plione 874. WIRE DESIGNS OUR OWN IMAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. G. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A fuil line of supplies alwa.vs on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention Florists' Review when vou write. ..C. W. WORS.. Wholesale Florist 2740 OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO FINE BOSES-Shippcd Carefully to all Parts of the Countrv. Mention Florists' Review when vou ivrlte. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review, 189 Write lor Prices on KOSE PLANTS. f^ V 600,000 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. We can fill ail orders on sliort notice witli all ieadinc \arietie^ of Roses and Carnations. We are Iieadqiiarters (or fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Give us a tri.il and convince yoursdf. 31 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. '^<^^t''i^:S^'i^.'*^.'^T:.^^f'..'^^.^^^.<^^.^^/^.<^^S^'f'..'^^.^^^ ROSE PLANTS. As good as can be grown. We have the following Rose Plants, the same as we have planted in our own houses, still on hand for sale. We guarantee them to be tirst class in every respect. L 3,000 American Beauties, 2-inch. 2,000 Bridesmaids, 2-inch. 800 Meteors, 2-inch. 500 Brides, 2'-'-inch. >gg FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Hinsdale, III. '.-»5' *'.'^'fe^''as*)'*.-^ '■*<•) 'ik^ ''t'r^^''. -■.-^•4^.-»)'f.'^-y.-»i-ti*|-4!r»i'4i-»);» Uiiium Marrisii.-^ 5x7, $37.50 per 1,000, $4.00 per 100. 7x9, $75.00 per J,000, $8.00 per JOO. Terms go days U) custunicrs uf approved credit; otherwise, cash with order. Prices on all other Bulbs and Roots cheerfully jfiven. r. W. O. SGI1MIT2. Mention The Re JERSEY CITY, IN. J. The Omaiia Exposition If you are going to ^^ offer ^ attend (and it ^.iU bo SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT, what you can ill afford PULLMAN BUFFET to n,is.), you will find SLEEPING CARS, tMsthel.estlinetota.e. "".^IJI'JS.^H.^l^.^^f ^ Only Line Direct to the Grounds. ^^ t— I— Agent for further partici-jlars. W. B. DODDRIDGE, General Manager, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. C. TOWNSEND, Gen ' 1 Pass ' r and Ticket Agent, Now in Course of Preparation The riorist^' Manual... By WM. SCOTT will tell vou just what you want to know in just the wav to Ije told. It will coVer the whole field of Commercia ture, the articles arranged alphaheticallv, so that rele be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself "It Price, $5.00 rbORISTS' PUBLISMIING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building. .^^ GtllGAGO. gostonFerns.. N. E.xaltata Bostoniensis, S5.00 to S25.00 per 100, out of bench. Large size. Prices on application. 1 have a fine lot of S6.00, S8.00 and gio.oo per 100 sizes which will make fine plants in the fall if planted at once. CASH WITH ORDERS FROM ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES. WM. A. BOCK, North Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Forcing Roses! 2'.-iiirli :l',-incli Per 1(1) Per 1(1(1 BRIDE $2.50 $4.00 BBIDESMAID 2.50 4.00 METEOB 2.50 4.00 White, Pink and \ elh.w BARIBI.EBS, CIiIMBING WHITE PET, CI.IMBIirG WOOTTON, Kaine price (. i s.lr.tiun BOSES, from 3«-in. pots. >;l.M«l,M.r hliio ( I -.Ir, ii-iiL'-vear old BOSES, $6.00 a 100. MOONVINES, $.'.(« per 1(H). AI.TEBNANTHEBA, $ls,OII per lUOO. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Tobacco Stems F"ll'Balll;'?about225 lUUQUUU OlDIIIO, lbs) 75c per 100 lbs RnnP Mpal l^'I'^olntely pure) per 200-lb. DUIIC ITIt;ai, hags, {S.-W; per ton, r27.50. CanP Stal^PL HX-N"TS P.EVTEmr OF THE CHICAGO ilAP.- KET. T>ie market remains stagnant and enrpha- stzed by so litcie stocfc coming in. Dally^r-^- ceipts are at low water mark, old stock near- ly played oat and tlie yotmg stock bearing very light. Tlie deinand seems to be increasing, mostly RIVEETOX, N. J.— Mr. Jacob D Eisele sailed per steamship Bremen on the 14th inst- on a combined business and pleasure trip. His family accom- pany him. They will make a tour o£ Northern Etirope and expect to return early in September. SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, ■jiji LONG DISTANCE mEPHOSE Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16 Ludlov Street, ...PHIUDELPHU, P\ ROSES-: Beautv. Bride. B-:desmaid. Perle. LaFrance. Testout. Morgan. Niphetos. rin 3 a-C 4 incn ASFASAGUS FI.VMOSUS, all size? MASXE I.OinS£ VIOLETS, . : J=i r:i:lt5 .e:: r;;t-l A. S. MacBEAN, LAKEWOOD, N. J. The Review when standard Varieties, S2.50 per lOO. .\ list of varieties fumisbed on application. .\lso Per 100 Cypems AltemifoUos, 'ZK-m. pots $2.30 Cyclamen, white, pink, red and woite crim- son eve. 2'- -in. pots 5.00 Grevillea Bobtista 2.30 Geranimas, line plants. 2}6-m. pots, new and siancari s.ins. varieties on application . . 2.50 Asparag^is Flxunosa Hana, 3-in. pots. . S.GO Sprpiigeri, 2V-in. pots 6.00 Teanisslmiis, 1-in.pots 10.00 Vinca Ma;. Var.. -i-in. - 1:5 i.W Smilas. .---:- " . "■.' NATHAN SMITHS, SON, Adrian. Mich. PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN. It is First-Class in BNer> Respect. Finest mixed in great varietT of fancv irolors. Jl.OJ per pict of 25*0 seeds; J8.00 per 02.: 3 ozs.. S15.0U- Prepaid br mail. Finest Yellow. White.'BIae. Black. Red. Pink and Lavender shades, in separate colors. SLOO per pkt. -\II large tiowering. C.^SH With OrX'ER. E. B. JENNINGS, Grower of the Finest Pansies. Lock Box 254. SOUTH PORT, CONN. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. TUB LARGEST ..^^ SLPPL> MOLSB l> AMERICA Xew Cilsl'jg"'ie of all KorUts' S;;?plics on application. Forthe ti3^e only. 50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. PLANTS White Plume, Golden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. field-grown plants at $l.w per IxOO: J>..tO per 10.(J0O. Cash with order. Samples free. C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. Mention Florists' Review wh=n you write. lission Florist, +95 Wdsfaingtoa St.. BlITALO, V Y. .\lsa Dealer WM. J. B\kER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Heddquarten for CARNATIONS. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 4.0 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consisninents of Choice 5tock Solicited. O'JT centrsj locatLon enables us to 6:1 out-of-t^wn or- Men-Jon Florists' Re-.-:e^ ^z^n y.^ wTlie. Asparagus Plumosus Shipped to any part of thecour.tr}. Nanus strings 8 to 1 0 feet long. 50 cents W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, ... MASS. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Wholesale Grower of r\c;oc: ^"^ Decorative ^^"5> Plants^* j-sl Station. GERMANTOWN, PA. Penna. R. R. Mention Florists' Review when j-ou write. R JTLT a. 1S«. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 191 ^iTiffiffffiiffirffiiiifffiiffiiffffiifffffffiriffffiiff Iff Iff iriffffffficfffiircf riff Iff itrtiffiffffirr/^ SEEDS ff- r;'- T = f- «■= ff= r= T= r-: r« '^ '- c: <■ /r- if^ rf^ rr- •■••{- ^-'f- .Tf Kf f- T; ; Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, Pansy, Cineraria. of :he Se>» Crop Ser F'orisis" flowers ar a'i>:ve varieties at: ,P*^>SIES... ?&etr crop seed Oxder no^w ^^i f^ri ^^^..1 :■: arrives. Hunt's Pansy Seed has made « name fceracse of tbe fliialitT : : :ie j-.raJiis, We would be pleased to send o=r casa- Ic-rce Gi Florists' Flower seeds u> anj one in liie trade. It con- lains a general list of ail Fiorisis-" 5e«is. Oz- Fine Mixed SI J» Extra Choice Mixed 3^ UnrivaUed Mixed, by l(Hig odds die best strain in the msiket — &X)0 Trimardcatj or Giant Mixed 3o0 C^^fT 5J)0 Bugnor's Saperfc Blotcbed <>JX) H Oz. Tr. Pit. s(L25 saio ^ r :he ab-jve, whicii will be filled t>! i-e to arrive soon. Our sr- " = '" = ' " -. If vou have not here: ; vear. We invite com' ; - .-^ /^ .'^ -^ SLADY FOB DEITTEST. ^ PRIM^^A £:..^. Fi=-r^ 7-.:. 7.: Sinr.i. -wzjr.i. 3UC "■ red 50c " fci'Tin^na gfitfTidfns 30c " mixed- 50c Doufck, white 50c 50c 50c CINERARLA. Hyfarida GranSfloca, large fiowericg, fkies; — rrfd 50c 15 1.00 2S El ALSO ALLTHE NAMED VARIETIES. CALCEOLARIA Hybriia Grai^iKa. 50c GLOXEvLA Hybdda,laigeflowetii^ mixed 30c T\^ISE FOR TYISG -MLMS." 4- pit Best Cotton, per 3 -lb. sacks. 75c. 3-phr Secmid 6ra. La France. Testotrt. Siebrecht. FINE HEALTHY STOCK. i-in. r;:j. $?■•:■ -er IX ;-:-:z. r::i JiV t-- : • E. NAGEL 4, CO. 824 Vicollet Ave. aCinneatralis. ^J'-n-n RICHMOND. IND. FINE CYCAS REVOLLTA Fine Rose Stock FoL«M^ REED & KELLER, MtS, Piimaf lAnc .. '-i'^ee and Flora HiE. Wriie for pr"ces. 5er:i 5*lc or$i.O.» for sample ":: ^EO. A. KUHL. Pekin, III. Vegetable Plants. Cabbage— HS-jrressicn. Fls: Dz:.-h. .\T:r:2!ii Celery .'. nite Pltune, - rascal. Golden 1- Tomato -Livii^ston. Sic: --- -VlIaboTepianis r-r . Jl 'J-'terlOiB: SS.aOpe-K :•:•. I;; =:;;ii lOt per 10C>. CasE with order. R. VINCEHT. Jr. ft SON. - • - WhHe Marsh. IM. 50,000 Extra Strong Snilax Plants Out v::-,-i. .:c-.5, 51.25 rer :^; SIO rer :d:c. FRED SCHNEfeER.'^FIortst. ""^^ 751 Cras^rd Road. Cle> eland. O. Always mention the Florists" Review -wi^n writii^ adveitseis. 122 W . 25tli St.. NEW YORK CITY Manufacturers of \MRE *^ DESIGNS and Dealers in ««««««« FLORISTS^ ;^ SLPPLIES Live Sphagnum Moss : : ;t; liis. etc. S1.S per btE. Sphagnum Moss ^zf-y^iS^.?^ Peat ^ -- :-. :..-vIy: :" Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - • WISCONSLN Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Secy, -^—^ FORT WAYNE. IND. SMILAX ...STRONG PLANTS 2-- ::ts S2 00:f ::c 3-- :-rts S3:-3--r-iW WM. CUNNINGHAM, 93 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Send to THE MOON H- For '' Trees. Shrubs. N ines, \our ", and irnaJl Fruits. "the wmTh.'m'oon co!,' Morrisville, Pa. THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nurserr Piorists' 'Batalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always '~t~v.<3^ the Kcriss' Revurw w-«ti writing iivertses. 192 The Weekly Florists' Review. JULY 21, isas. OMAHA, NEB. The regular monthly meeting of the Omaha Florists' Club was held on Thursday evening. Subscriptions for convention purposes wei-e made, com- mittees appointed and a special meet- ing called for Wednesday next, wMen final arrangements will be sompleted. Mr. S. B. Stewart had a narrow es- cape last week while avoiding a col- lision, by jumping from the triin whila it was in motion. He made a flying leap that indicates first prize in the jumping contest in August. A. Donaghue, Jr., has just given the florists opportunity to call his father grandpa. It is a beautiful baby girl. W. Attlee Burpee & Co.. of Philadel- phia, are represented in Omaha at the Exposition by B. F. Bell, of Waterloo, Neb. Their second exhibit of sweet peas is now on the table and consists of 52 of the choicest varieties grown. The plants were grown in J. C. Rob- inson's gardens at Waterloo for Mr. Burpee and do both the grower and the seedsman very great credit. They are a centre of attraction. For the comfort of mind of Bro. Beneke and the St. Louis hustlers be it known that the Omaha Bowling Club has also commenced to roll on some "hard alleys" and their first ex- perience took quite a slice of conceit out of their watermelon I .Tust to show you what a "strange land" will do, behold! Av. Henderson 167 136 122 142 Hadkinson 127 146 129 134 Donaghue, Sr 131 102 167 133 Swoboda 150 103 145 132yg Chaoin 126 123 146 132 Wncox 136 127 130 131 Shaw ..::.... 171 111 97 !2(. Davey 104 146 113 121 Donaghue. Jr 115 127 lOS ir. Ztamer , 113 106 106 0^ Paulson 9S 102 ... loi' Perhaps the fact that they were roll- ing the first of 15 games for a gold- headed cane had something to do with their nervousness! EVERY ONE in the trade has a chance to earn one or more of the lib- eral prizes offered elsewhere in this issue of The Florists' Review. SEND IN your order now for a copy of The Florists' Manual, by W^illiam Scott. It will cover the whole field of commercial floriculture and will be the standard work of reference for the trade. Price $5.00, BUY YOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers in The Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings of your oertificate. - ROSES mi. 200 Kaiserin. 3-in. pots, $7.ri<1 p.-r II H; IJlKi Brides- maids. 4-in. pots. $",t.0O per lUU; S(K) Brides. 4-in. pots. $9.00 per 100. .Ml are Al, tine, healthy stock. Cash with order. 500 in one order of Maids and Brides at $8.00 per 100. Also a fine stock of fine Begonia Re.\. best varieties, at low prices. WIN. F. HASTING, Wholesale Florist, 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO, N. Y, Mention Florists' Review when you write. »j^j^.^j^AJ.AJ.J.J[.J.AAJ.AXJ.AJ.4.J.AJ.4.AJ.J.AJ.AAAJ.A.».»J.AAAJi.XA*JLA.A*.t.JLJH. J«TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT"PTTTTTTTTTT-!'TTTTTTTVTTTTT'4 Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford, III. Jill. VffN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points lots of r..OO0 by Kx ir l.ooo, tjoi-: ■iScper 1,000. PHILADELPHIA. PA. tint' mention Flurists' Reviev I Burpee's Seeds Grow I Mums The Word. We offer the following varieties good, strong, thriftv plants, in *,i-ir-Ch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Mayflower, Modesto, Mrs Henry Robinson, The Times. The Queen. Yellow Queen. Major Bonnaffon. Invincible. Minerva. Kentucky, and lots of other sorts. . Set- tiitalogUL- for list, 2,000 SinilSX, L'-inchpots. $3.00 per IWI. jJ.^iK) per UKMi. .Address — NAKZ & NEUNER, I.OUISVII.I.E, KT. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSIES "•MODEL lis?:"™ Also Wire Rose Stakes. N. v.. Feb. i6. r -1 Qlee Mr. Th lyn, N.Y. Dear Sir— I have tested your latest Model Camaiion Sup- port, 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 appUed. and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit fur the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn'. N. Y., Feb. i8, 'q7. Mr. Therom Parker. Dear Sin—Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, ' Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. i8, '97. Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- U-n, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that tliose 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. Wisning you every success in the sale of them, I ; 1 * I uly, E. As The Model Plant Stake Co. THCRON PARKER, Mgr„ Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKI.YM', N, Y. Marie Louise Runners 25,000 at 34 per lOOO; 60c. per 100. UUAMTCn SCO Maids, 600 Brides, 200 Perles, 200 WAII 1 lU Beauties, 200 Meteor, 200 Belle Sie- brecht, 2^-inch pots. HIU.SDALE nORAL PARK, Mention Flonsts' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH, Zirngiebel GIANT Of the market and fancy strains, are still the lead- ing varieties with the Florists' trade. Oualitv guaranteed. FRESH SEED NOW Rt.^DV in trade packages at one dollar each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, - NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Now in Course of Preparation Price. THE l:.! FLORISTS' wiLn, --^" MANIAL '^"" It will tell vou just what vou want to know in iust the way vou want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists* Publishing Co. 520-533 Cavton Building, Chicago. The Weekly Florists' Review* 193 piniilliiiHiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiuiiiii! iiiiiiiJiiiiiiuiiiiiHiiiii.aiiii:iiiiuiiiiii;iiiliii:iiniiiJ!iiliii:iillliiJllliLiiiiii!ii '.ill' iiiii iiii'< iiiii iilii iiiiii mil iiiii iiiii! iiiiiii.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiii'iiiliiiiiiiliiiiilliiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiJiHn^ SPECIAL orrcRS I Roman Hyacinth. 1|*° Jl' Plrioo' *i:iS; III \l%%: H!:t8 Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis, | S FrPPsia Rpfra-ta AIha ^-S to 1-2 inch, per 100, SOc; per 1000. 83.75 P" 10°- «100; per lOOO. $8.00 p = rreeSld l\eirdtld rtma, 1.2 to 3-4 inch, per 100,75c; per lOOO, 5.00 These prices include delheri. s ■ FBESH SMIIiAX SEED, per oz., 30c; per lb., $3.00, delivered. .", per cent, discount (or cash = P mpHH KENTIA FAI.M SEED FBESH FROM AUSTBAI.IA in September. | I K^ Send for our H* H. BERGER & CO.^ (Established 1878) | I r^*^ NEW PRICE LISTS. Me.ui „ The Re ,ew ^u,en vu w^e 220 Broadway, St Paul Building, NEW YORK. | ftaihiiiiiniii' Jill' iiiiiMiiiii iiiiriiiii iiiii; iiiiiii iiuiii .iiiir iiiiii! mil mil Jiim iiiii. miiii miiii hue jiiih iiiii niiii: III mil IIIII mil mil mii iiii mii iiiii iim mi 'iiiiii ii# ROSES i SOUV. du PRESIDENT CARNOT, from 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Kaiserin. Souv. deWootton, Meteor, Duchess of Albany. La France. Sunset. Price from 3=in. pots, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Bridesmaid, Bride, Perle, Hermet. Watteville. Niphetos. Price from .?-in. pots. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMIMS Golden Trophy. Ada Spauldinn. Dorothy Toler. Gloire of Pacific. Helen BloodKood.W. H. Rieman. Indiana, J. E. Lager. J. H. Troy. Laredo. Lady Playfair. Hme. Fred. Berjcmann. Mrs. Jerome Jones. Hrs. HcK. Twombly. Hinerva. Miss Georgiana Pitcher. Hutual Friend. Modesto. M. 6. SpauldJnK. Hiss .T. n. Johnson. Maud Dean, Nemesis, Niveus. Pinklvory. Potter Palmer. Vi- viand^Morel. Cullinj^ordii. Gladys Spauldin^r. Harry Hay. Ivory, nerry rionarch. Harion Hen- derson. Mrs. S. Humphreys. MarKuerite Gra- ham, Miss May Wheeler, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin. Mrs. H. Robinson. Nellie Fenton. Oakland. Olympus, Thos.H. Brown, W. H. Lincoln. From 25j-in. pots, tine plants, $;!.00 per 100. From i-in. pots, strong plants, $4,(10 per lOO, Special rate (or large qiiantitv ....VIOLETS.... Marie Louise. Swanley White, (rom 2'4-in, pots, line stock. $!,IKI per lUU: $2ri,00 per 10(X), Trade List on application, WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. 3000 Forcing ROSES Extra quality; ready to plant at once. 2500 Bridesmaids, 3in. pots, $1.00 per 100. 500 Brides, :l-in. pots. $").IK) per HO. Perlectly healthy and first-class in every respect; especially grown (or my own planting. GBO. M. EMMAITS, Newton, N. J. Mention Florists' Reyjew when you write. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Fully e(iual to tbo limy LA FRANCE Ready for Immediate Planting. ■ respect. out the last s'x jears. (irst class and perfectly lie;il selected growih from rtowering stioots used In iirop;i..ratiue AflERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-lneh pots. SK.liO per 100; 4-inclipots, $12,00 per 100, HETEOR, SUNSET. BON SILENE. PERLE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT. HHE. HOSTE, NIPHET05, BRIDE. 3-ln.-h pots, SI.oo |.er 100; 4 inch pot,s. jqo.iKi |,er loii J. I.. DII.I.OIT. BI.OOMSBTTB6. PA. Shortest c Quickest ROUTE TO Oj>\J%.HA. ANDTHE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ''**° INTERNATIONAL ^r.cflA^ EXPOSITION- Write to C. 5. CRANE. G. P. and T. A., St. Louis, for rates to the Florists' Convention in Omaha, and for a beautifully illustrated booklet describing the Omaha Ex- position. 194 The Weekly Florists' Review. JULY 21. 1898. THE SAN JOSE SCALE. In the July issue of The Forum, Prof. L. O. Howard, Government Ento- mologist at Washington, gives a re- view of the progress in the dissemina- tion of the San Jose scale, in the United States and the legislation of various foreign governments to pre- vent the importation of the pest. The action of Germany in prohibiting the admission of American fruits and plants for fear of importing the San Jose scale with them caused quite a diplomatic flurry. The action of the Canadian government was not long ago reported in these columns. Austria- Hungary has issued a prohibitive de- cree similar to that of Germany, and it is probable that Holland and Sweden will soon take similar action. Prof. Howard reports that the insect has spread through every one of the Eastern and Middle States during the six years since its introduction from California. It has been the subject of legislation in sixteen states of the Union, and its suppression is the prin- cipal object of two bills now before Congress. No really practical and ef- fective means of combatting the pest has yet been discovered, though it has been the subject of much experimental work by the state and national govern- ments. It has not yet been noted on greenhouse plants, but hardy ornamen- tal plants have been attacked, and these have been included with fruit plants in the prohibitive decrees of the various governments. PITTSBURG. As a novel idea to be presented to the visiting Knights Templar during their conclave next fall, Supt. George W. Burke, of Highland Park, is pre- paring to construct a lodge room of flowers. The design will show a fully equipped lodge room with symbolic emblems in flowers on the walls and an altar in the center of the floor. It will be one of the unique displays dur- ing the conclave. YOU CAN EARN $25.00 by a few minutes' work if you know of a really valuable labor-saving device or method of culture, a description of which has not yet been published. See details on another page. OURPLUS ^ STOCK c ROSES, CHEAP. Speak quick if you want them. 7(0 Beauties, 300 Meteors. 300 Brides in 3-in 100 Meteors in 4-in., 7oO Brides and 700 Brides- maids in •2'2-in. Good Plants. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Flr.riFts' R. vipw when vou write In line assortment, from 2K-in. pots. $3.00 per lOO ; $27.00 per lOOO. ChAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook, L I., N.Y. The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating Apparatus ROLLER l»B%£S«a^ /\ ^ BEARING NO INVESTMENT A GROWER CAN MAKE WILL PAY LARGER RETURNS THAN GOOD VENTILATING APPARATUS. OURS IS THE RIGHT KIND Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. ONCE A CUSTOMER. ALWAYS A CUSTOMER. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., RICHMOND, IND. IVWWWwWV F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. IMPORTERS. GROWERS AND DEALERS IN !«<5j. i^-.s,. ;<-■.?. 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TERMS CASH OR C. d. O. GREENE & UNDERHILL. WATERTOWN. N. Y. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. ties. ■r 100; $19.00 per lOOO •r 100: $33 00 per 1000 And buy FERNS from at home FTEBIS inT) JiHerent 2 -inch, $-2 GRABBA&WALDREY, Florists, Mimico, Ontario, Canada. Mention Tlie R.-view when you write. Cineraria ^-^^ Calceolaria James Giant Strain, Per trade ]ikt.. $1 IKI. P..-r '- trade pkt., TiO cents. STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Sphagnum Moss A very select quality. Tnc per bale, li bales"*6.00 Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists" Review when you write. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ J95 Are You Goin^ to ^^^Si^Build or Repair? " YOU WIUL NEED SOME OF THIS MATERIAL MASTICA, durable, adhesive, clastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 25-lb. can, $1.50. • , . 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Subscribers... their paper by buying supplies of tl riorists' Review ARE REMINDED THAT dvance the interests of Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. 198 The Weekly Florists^ Review* INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo C0..IW Amling, E. C ISS Baker, W. 1 I'M Barnard, W.W.&Co.lSH Bassett &\Vashburn 188 189 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 190 Berger. H. H. & Co. 193 Bock.W. A 189 Budlong, J. A 188 Buettner, E 19« Burpee, \V. Atlee & Co 187-192 Chicago Wrecking Co 189 Cottage Gardens 193 Crabb& Hunter 193 Critchell's 193 Cunningham,]. H ..18.-i Cunningham, W....191 Darling, C.T 191 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 200 Dillon,]. L 193 Dorner, F. & Sons Co. .195 Dovle.J. A. Dreer, H. A Eisele,]. G 197 Elliott, W. H 190 Ellis & PoUworth ...193 Emmans.Geo. M....193 Ernest. W. H 197 Esler, ]ohnG. Secy .198 Fairmount Chemical Laboratory 185 Gssser, J. M 198 Gibbons, H. 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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Send 5 cents postage to New York Office lor latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating' and Ventllatingr Apparatus. Apparatus ...For Florists hi 1. Send for circulars of HOT BED SASH AND FRAMES. Boilers made of the best material, shell, tirebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Lord & Burnham Co. New York Office. St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th St. General Office and Works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. '♦??.'<-?^.'«^.^*¥^.^"p^^^f*.'.^0 cents' worth of cut flowers. Each plant should be at least 1.J inches apart, if you want good spikes, and I have heard of some of the very best being grown even with much more room. WM. SCOTT. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. Some of the earlier planted benches are now beginning to show signs of exhaustion and while we never feed till we get the bud set, if the plants remain vigorous it is just as bad to let them get in poor shape for lack of stimulant. As we have before stated every man ought to be able to tell when his plants need feeding better than anyone else. A liquid of cow or sheep manure once a week to start with will soon make itself felt, using it moderately weak to commence. Wliere plants have become pale in the foliage nitrate of soda is excellent tor a tonic, using it at the rate of 10 ounces to 50 gallons of water. Mums will stand a stronger solution than that but our own experience leads us to believe it is more effective to use it weaker and 2 or 3 times than one strong dose, particularly when the plants have not been fed before. Ni- trate and in fact all chemicals should be carefully weighed so that you will be sure to get the right proportions. They are unequalled in their way, but have been oftentimes abused and dis- astrous results have followed. Use care and avoid any rule of thumb business. Specimen plants, when their pots are well filled with roots which will be five or six weeks after potting, should have a little feed because the roots are so restricted that they soon use up the available plant food and will show it very quickly if they get starved. It is about time for pinching to cease and preparations made to get the plants into shape. Any buds that form this month should be rubbej out as they are too early. We have retained and flowered the July bud on Mrs. Robinson, but we do not recommend it by any means, for while the flower had innumerable pet- als in it they were small and the flower in general finish was far below the standard of flowers, the buds of which were "taken" August 20. The neck, too, was long and very weak and the flowers feebly drooped their heads. A curious thing in connection with early buds is the long time they hang in the green bud before developing. We have taken buds on Mayflower, August 10th, and they were not fully developed till ten days after buds which were taken some three weeks later. Unlike Robinson, though, the early buds on Mayflower were a splen- did success as the flowers were of great depth and strictly incurving in shape. For general purposes about August 20th is early enough to take buds. After that date they can be relied on, while taken earlier they are more or less of a lottery. C. TOTTY. DODDER ON GERANIUMS. We send a sample of a parasitic growth which attacks geraniums and chrysanthemums and spreads with lightuing-like rapidity, choking the plants to death. We would like to know what it is, and if th'?re is any cure save handpicking. G. F. C. Your subscriber is having some ex- perience with a parasitic flowering plant that is found wild throughout the country, growing usually in damp places. It is often called gold thread, beeatise it makes a tangle of yellow strands of the size of wrapping twine, or smaller, binding the tops of weeds together. It is known in botanical lit- erature as dodder, and belongs to the family of the morning glories. It starts from small white seeds about the size of clover seed, and grows for a while like any other plant. Soon it attaches itself to whatever plant is growing- near, absorbs the sap as mistletoe does, and its connection with the ground dies away. After a time small white flowers, about a sixteenth of an inch across, are produced in abund- ance, followed by seeds. After the plant starts only the most persistent handpicking will keep it in check. It not allowed to ripen seeds, it will only last one season. J. C. ARTHUR. Lafayette, Ind. Purdue University. TRY AN ADV. in the Review If you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. 206 The Weekly Florists' Review. Society of f\merican Tlorists WILL HOLD ITS Fourteenth Annual Meeting ...AT... Omaha, Neb., August 16, 17, IS and 19. OFPIGERS. Pres.. WM F.GUDE, Washington. DC. Vice-Pres . A. DONAGHUE. Omaha. Neb. Secy. WM. J. STEWART. 67 Bromfield St.. Boston. Treas.. H. B. BEATTY. Oil City. Pa. .\[embers may remit tlieir annual dia-^ in ad- \ ance to the Secretary, who will mail receipt and badge for ISW, For space in the trade exhibition address S. 13. STEW.4RT, Supt.. 119 North 16th Street. Omaha. Xeb. REDUCED RAILROAD RATES TO THE CONVENTION. From the West. As foreshadowed in our last issue, the Western Passenger Association has now granted the requested rate of one fare plus ?2 for the round trip to the convention of the S. A. P. at Omaha, and a rate of only one fare for the round trip from points within a radius of 150 miles of Omaha. This very favorable rate should insure a large attendance at the convention from western territory. Following is the full text of the official letter in the matter: Chicago. July 26. 1S9S. W. P. A. Circular Letter No. 1420. Annual Convention Society American Flor- ists anrl Ornamental Horticulturists. Omaha, N'eb., Aug. 16-19. 1898— Proposition submitted for rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip from Association territory east of and including Utah, except that from points with- in a radius of 150 miles of Omaha rate of one fare for th,e round trip to apply. Adopted. To Lines Interested; Referring to W. P. A. Consultation Letter Xo. 94, submitting the following proposition for reduced rates for the above occasion; RATE — One lowest, regular first class nor- mal tariff (not temporarily reduced) fare for the round trip plus J2.00 from Association ter- ritory east of and including Utah, except that from points within a radius of 150 miles from Omaha, rate of one fare for the round trip will apply. The following selling and basing rates to apply from terminals named, viz. : Chicago, $14.75; Peoria, $13.25; St. Louis, $13.50. DATES OP SALE.— Tickets to be sold Au- gust 14 and 15 from all points east of the eastern state lines of Colorado and Wyoming, and Aug. 13th from points west thereof, also Aug. 16th from points within 150 miles of Oma- ha for trains arriving in Omaha on the morn- ing of that date. LIMITS OP TICKETS— Final return limit .-\ug. 2."., 1898, with continuous passage transit limits in each direction. FORM OF TICKET— All tickets sold from or through St. Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, lower Missouri River points, Colorado, common points or Cheyenne, to be of usual ironclad signature and witness form requiring execution In each case by Joint Agent at Omaha. From other points ordinary excur- sion form of ticket to be used. Rates named above from eastern gateways of the .Association to be tendered connecting lines for basing purposes, under the conditions named. No objection having been raised, the above proposition is hereby declared adopted. Respectfully, B. D. CALDWELL, Chairman. From the £ast. The Central Passenger Association has now granted the Society of Amer- ican Florists a rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, on the certifi- cate plan. This now covers the whole country as far west as Chicago and St. Louis and north of West Virginia. For the territory weot of Chicago and St. Louis a still lower rate has been made, as announced above. Now that the railroads have granted the concessions that have been so vig- orously urged, there should be a grand outpouring at the convention. FROM THE EAST TO OMAHA. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia has arranged to take the Southwestern Express on the Pennsylvania railroad, leaving New York Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p. m.; Philadelphia, 4:. 30 p. m.; Har- risburg, 7:30 p. m.; Washington, 3:30 p. m.; Baltimore, 4:35 p. m.; arriving in Chicago Aug. 15 at 5 p. m.; leaving Chicago by Burlington Route at 5:50 p. m., and reaching Omaha at 8:10 a. m., Tuesday Aug. 16, the opening day of the convention. The cost for the round trip, on the certificate plan, will not exceed $41.34. Sleeper $7.50 each way for double berth, or half price when two occupy one berth. A rate of single fare for the round trip may yet be obtained which would reduce the above given rate about $10. Those wishing to join this party are requested to send their names to John Westcott, Ridge and Lehigh Aves., or Robert Craig, 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia. OMAHA HOTELS. Below is given full information about the hotels of Omaha that are convenient to the convention hall: $1.00-1.50 OMAHA, NEB. Hotel. Her Grand, 16th and Howard, The Millard, 13th and Douglas, 100 $3.00 up. $1.50 up. Arcade Hotel. 13th and Douglas, 100 2.00 Hotel Dellone, 14th and Capitol av. 450 2.00 up. 1.00 up. The New Mercer, 12th and Howard, 300 2.00-2.50 1.00-1.50 Hotel Barker, 13th and Jones, 100 1.50 1.00 The Midland, 16th and Chicago, 130 1.50-2.00 .50-LOO Drexel Hotel, 16th and Webster, 100 .75 up. Murray Hotel, 14th and Harney, 100 2.50 up. Victoria Hotel, Dodge St., nr. 13th, 50 1.50 up. Dodge European (gentlemen only), 101-111 So. 13th. 40 1.00 Hotel Vendome, 414 So. 13th, 40 1.00-1.50 The Windsor, 10th and Jackson, 50 2.00 Hotel Garfield, 1515 Howard, 200 .25 up. The Brunswick, 16th and Jackson, 200 2.00-3.00 1.00 up. A CHANCE for the young men in the trade. See our prize competition on another page. The Convention. As the time for the convention draws near, it is very encouraging to know that the attendance and the gen- eral exhibit are to be far beyond early expectations. Very nearly every foot of space has already been spoken for and all the prominent and enterprising exhibitors of other years are "coming to the west." Local exhibitors are also calculating on fine cut-fiower and ornamental displays, and so, when the "smoke of battle" has cleared away it will be found that convention year at Omaha will be always a delightful memory. I have had many letters and from all parts of the country, that indicate a good attendance. We now estimate a total of 400, and put it low so that it may have a chance to break the record. I think Chicago, alone, with its tributaries, will come in with ban- ners flying, 200 strong. If this be so, and the local western states do their share, the general estimate of 100 east of Ohio will certainly not be un- reasonable. You eastern brothers can't afford to miss this convention. If you do, just as likely as not you will have to go to San Francisco or Ha- waii in 1899. Come and show your friends west of the Mississippi that the S. A. F. is no local organization, but enfolds in its embrace every state in the glorious Union. Omaha florists will do all they can to serve you. They are still maturing plans tor your happiness, and they are united in their efforts in your behalf. They have so many ways of entertain- ing you they hardly know which to choose. Apart from the convention itself, with its helpful and interesting discussions, it is felt that you need some "outside" happiness, or as Bro. Scott might put it "Something on the side." It has been about decided to make Friday memorable for you at the Exposition grounds, and in a word, to give you "a day of it." We expect to take you to the grounds and "turn you loose." The Nebraska building will likely be secured for your head- quarters, and there you will absorb the succulent sandwich and quench your thirsts, all day and often, with orange punch, fresh from the Cali- fornia Exhibit. Close at hand will be the Horticultural building, with its wealth of every description, and all around you will be the handiwork of Mr. Ulrich and his staff of ornamental horticulturists. Surely you will feel at home and when you are satiated with the glorious views and the glad- ness of reunion, then you can throw off the shackles of your florist envi- ronments and do as your sweet will dictates, for you are to "make a day of it. " And we can think of no place more desirable than the Exposition grounds for your holiday. The ex- hibits in other buildings, the exhilar- JILT 28, 169S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 207 The Reinberg Brothers. Peter Reinherg. ation of the Midway, the delightful music, the fireworks, the boating on the lagoon, the glorious illumination at night, than which nothing more beautiful have your eyes ever seen, will all combine to mal<;e Friday, August 19th, a blissful memory. I notice the official bulletin has fixed the President's reception for Tuesday evening, and to supplement that we have arranged for a public inspection of all exhibits and music amidst the palms during its continuance. After the reception, which we calculate will end at 9 o'clock. Prof. Taylor will give his grand lecture on Russia, with ster- eopticon views, and this will be sup- plemented by music by Mrs. Taylor and other talented vocalists so that you certainly will "start off" at a pace that promises well. On Wednesday, at promptly 2 p. m., the bowling contest will begin. The club has rented an entire building for your accommodation, the large room will be nicely decorated and used as a club room for the florists only, and here those who do not bowl will find rest and reunion under conditions that will make "seclusion" a reality. The bowling alley is a new and perfect one, and is not a minute's walk from the Horticultural Building. So the bowl- ers can come with expectations high and happiness assured. I note the official programme fills up every night with discussions and es- says. Well, I hope the attendance may warrant such an arrangement. I doubt it, the 25 cent evening fixposi- tion rate with all the exposition can give up to midnight will be too strong to combat I fear. Wiser to make the afternoon sessions last as long as necessary and have done with them. Remember Cleveland, and how the ex- hibit there drew the people. Here is something, better far than the World's fair, where time is limited. Make your arrangements for the whole week. No florists can legitimately leave Omaha before Saturday night, and if possible, negotiations will be entered into with the railroads to prevent such mistakes. Let this warning be sufficient. The fat man's race will occur at the Exposition grounds on Friday. Edgar Sanders and Walter Mott have already entered and A. H. Hews is thinking about it. Bro. Scott is training up to 200 lbs., and "Little Woody" wants to know if he can enter by filling his clothes with lead. Peter Yongers has joined the club here for no other pur- pose, and Burt Eddy must have some- thing up his sleeve as he wants the first prize to be "6 cases of Schlitz." Anyhow, if it is a hot day it will be a hot race. You sentimentalists that don't like crowd.s will have our lovely parks to drive in and Manawah Lake to swim in. Men of an investigating turn of mind will visit the greatest smelting works in America and see gold and silver made almost as easily as the retail florist makes money out of "funeral pieces." And last but not least Armour's and Swift's and Cud- ahy's great packing houses will be wide open, and Bros. Rudd and Esler and all others of a bloodthirsty or ar- gumentative disposition can go down to these great slaughter houses, and have their thirst appeased, so that by Friday the most perfect harmony may prevail. Now then, all nonsense aside, this is going to be a grand convention and a well attended one, full of interest and potent for the future welfare of our beloved society. Hotels. Many have asked me to recommend a desirable hotel for their stay during the convention. The only way to live in a hotel here is on the European plan. The "Her Grand" is new, first class and convenient, and the proprie- tors have made a rate of $1.00 a day for the florists. By writing ahead, your room can be secured. If you prefer a private hotel or home write me and I will secure the same for you, and any of the brethren. One's happiness at these annual gatherings depends considerably on a good cool, comfort- able place to sleep and feel "at home." Bowling. Following are the scores made by the Omaha bowlers, July 18: Av. Donaghue, Sr 188 140 155 149 158 Wilcox 143 159 133 177 15S Chapin 130 160 110 134 133 Swoboda 128 148 167 100 133 Davey 134 139 110 138 130 Hadkinson 157 103 161 89 127 Henderson 119 132 93 166 127 Shaw 104 132 163 95 123 Zimmer 101 108 130 123 115 Floth 109 116 83 91 100 J. AUSTIN SHAW. PHE-ADELPHIA. The Market, Business is in such a very quiet state that there is not much to report. White in all varieties of cut flowers is most salable at prices about the same as quoted lately. A casual observer would suppose that the best results could be obtained were a few growers to make a specialty of good summer lilooming stock and the rest drop it altogether so far as wholesaling is con- cerned and put their whole attention to perfecting their winter crops. The Convention. The prospects for a good sized party going to the convention at Omaha next month are improving. It is said that John Wescott has secured a one fare rate for the round trip, making the cost about $31, which is extremely cheap. It is thought that a fairly 208 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 2S. 1898. Strong bowling team can be gotten to- gether. John Burton has said positively he is going and a number of othei-s are understood to have arranged to be of the party. It is hoped those who think of going will communicate with the committees at once. Planting at Horticultural Hall. Thomas Mingey, a skillful and thor- ough horticulturist, has been for twen- ty-two yeare superintendent in charge of the greenhouses and grounds at Hor- ticultural Hall in Fairmount Park. Un- der Mr. Mingey's care the place has advanced from a rough beginning to be one of the very best in the country. In view of this fact a description of the varieties of bedding plants grown and how they are grouped may prove of in- terest. The chief point of attraction to vis- itors, Mr. Mingey thinks, is the cacti bed. This is large and of original de- sign, planted with alternantheras. sed- nms and Echerverias Californica, metallica. sanguineum and secunda glauca as a groundwork for the cacti. The large croton beds, one on each side, now magnificently colored from the heat, are edged with red alter- nanthera. The opposite side of the circle con- tains two festoons of three loops each, the loops being sixty feet in length and quite narrow but of vaning width. These loops are planted in their broad- est parts with an oval of Achyranthus Lindenii edged with Stevia variegata and consist through their entire length of Coleus Verschaffelti edged with Co- leus Golden Bedder; the balls from which the festoon is suspended are made of crotons. These crotons lend a particularly rich effect to the whole. Of geraniums about 30,000 are grown. La Pilote ranks first, then come Bru- ant and Ernest Lauth. a rather dwarf double and red in color. Madame Thi- baut is the only pink grown; it does splendidly here. For white Swan, for variegated Mrs. Parker. About 40.000 Coleus are planted. Be- sides the two named Queen Victoria is used in moderate quantity. Aurea nana is the yellow alternanthera, but for red paronychioides major is al- most discarded this season, its success- ful rival being a numbered seedling obtained about three years ago from Dreer's. It looks something like p. major, but is of stronger growth and better color, evidently an acquisition of real merit. The cannas are a feature. All the novelties have been tried. Italia, Aus- tria, Burbank, etc., ad infinitum. It comes to this. Columbia is their best bedding canna, Madame Crozy, Eldo- rado, Florence Vaughan and a new sort for edging taller varieties called, I think, Primo. are the kinds extensive- ly used. Philadelphia is freer than Columbia, but the truss is not so large. Besides the above Pyrethrum aureum. Acalypha musaica, eranthemums and ageratums are used in quantity. In combinations. La Pilote is edged with Swan. Bruant. though having beautiful truss, is only used in very large beds. Thibaut is much planted alone; Swan and Parker both solidly and as borders. Two rich beds of can- nas are planted in the parterre, one of yellow, Florence Vaughan with Eldo- rado outside; the other of red, Madame Crozy, with Columbia, both beds edged with acalyphas. The water lily pond is really beauti- ful. The Egyptian lotus, Nelumbium F. W. Bruggerhof. speciosum, is in bloom in the center. Victoria regia has made a leaf, but is not yet in bloom. The water is get- ting warm for the hardly liles, which are going out of flower, the tropical varieties succeeding them. A feature of the pond is the hardy French Mar- liacea seedlings. They are fine. Water hyacinths are growing at the edge. A change has been made in the cen- tral circle of the main hall. Some large palms and bamboos have been taken out and replaced by a number of remarkably well colored caladiums. These caladiums, with their back- ground of tropical foliage, present a very striking appearance. Alocasia Jenningsii makes an effective edging elsewhere in the main hall. Notes. . George Anderson should have been credited with 43.000 feet of glass in- stead of "some 3.5.000." H. A. Dreer Co. has a pretty bench of Caladium arg>-rites. H. H. Battles had a very tasty win- dow arrangement last week. Robert Crawford expects to make some store and greenhouse alterations. The case for dried flowers must go; it is a relic of the past. Pennock Bros, have taken their sec- ond story greenhouse down and thrown the space into one long conservatory. They are also altering their show win- dow. W. J. Baker is receiving some nice carnations for July, also some outdoor grown. He reports a good demand for white. J. W. Y. NEW YORK. Among the Wholesalers. "It is a long summer that has no turning," is the proverb the wholesal- ers have adopted, and so an air of in- difference rules the street and for the nonce prices don't rule; in fact, prices for flowers have been "nothing to anything" for a long time and busi- ness has been as flat as the prover- bial flounder, with the end not in sight yet. Some retailers are not even carrying ice in their boxes, much less flowers, but all this is anticipated and the disappointment is not so great af- ter all. Asters are coming in a little more freely, but the quality is not so very high, prices ruling from 2.j to 75 cents per 1. Grant, 334 Dearborn street. The Market. There is an upward tendency in the market this week. Stock in most lines has stiffened up considerably, which naturally makes prices move up a point or so. In roses long stemmed Beauties sold for .*2.."iO, though this is exceptional, the stock being very select. Good stock, which continues scarce, is held at about $1..">0 per dozen. Meteor and Kaiserin have a good call and are quoted at ?4 for choice flowers. Maids were rather scarce, only one or two firms having any at all. Carnations were seen in good shape. The stems are beginning to acquire length and the color and size are also improving. Good stock is now held at $1 and no trouble is experienced in disposing of it. Peas are still a glut. In the early part of the day the best are sold for .fl,00 per 1,004.>, but later are jobbed to the fakir at the ridiculously low price of ?1.<:K> per 100 bunches. Notes. The many friends of Mr. E. H. Hunt will be glad to learn that he is ^ble to be down to business again. Mr. W. E. Lynch is away on a couple of weeks' vacation and thinks of spending some time in the east. The conservatories of Mr. Nathan M. Freer, at Oak Park, are to be closed. The plants are now being sold and instructions have been given to have them all closed out by fall. The action of Mr. Freer was quite a sur- prise, as he seems to have heretofore taken much interest and pride in his conservatories. Mr, Geo. B. Wiegand, of A, Wiegand & Son, Indianapolis, was a recent vis- itor and took in the club outing at Summerdale. A number have asked if they could secure a copy of the group photograph taken at Summerdale. Copies may be had at the office of The Review, Price, 50 cents each. Copley of the photograph of the tally-ho 'coaches may be had at the same price. O. W. Frese has returned from the Pacific coast looking well and hearty. Bowling. Only three bowlers turned up at the alleys last Friday evening. It is hoped there will be a large attendance the next few weeks, as there is not much time now before the convention. Following are the scores made: G. L. Grant...] F. StoUery ....1 G. StoHery 2nd. 33. 4th. 5th. 104 S3 100 121 120 105 AUBURN, N. Y. Posted up in Alfred Patrick's office are some excellent maxims and prac- tical advice. One item reads as I re- member: "Do your business quickly and take your leave." Evidently the terrific hailstorm that paid him such an unwelcome visit upon June llth exemplified this, but at such cost! Mr. Patrick says he will now believe anything he reads as coming from the clouds short of 13-inch shells, when stones such as fell at this time pierced steel roofs and cut rafters into match- sticks, which was an actual fact. Lat- tice was no protection to windows and palms such as latanias looked like cy- press after the storm had passed. I send you a view showing the havoc caused. The excellent cut in The Review with the advertisement for Hail Insurance is not formidable enough, an illustra- tion showing the crystallized object 212 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 28, 189S. piercing armor plate would be more striking after the recent experience. Mr. Patrick, who has a capital bus- iness and is a practical man, intends insuring both in our Hail and Fire Companies. This would have been done earlier but he was not quite de- cided as to Fire Insurance which caused the expensive delay. He is now busy with his force practically rebuilding and will put in a new hot water boiler to be well equipped for the fall campaign. W. M. PETER BARR, F. R. H. S. When the subject of the accompany- ing picture honored the Quaker City with a visit recently the writer had the pleasure of an interview with the hale and hearty gentleman who, although he has passed the 73rd milestone, thinks he is young enough to begin a tour of the globe, which he expects to complete at the Paris Exposition in ItMJd, and that unaccompanied. This is unnecessary as his genial face will ob- tain him an "open sesame" wherever he goes, excepting Spain, for I am afraid she may have heard how he has so favorably expressed himself to- wards Uncle Sam. It is many years since the worthy gentleman climbed the mountains of Spain in search of the golden daffodil which, among the many other well- known bulbous plants, has made him famous. The writer well remembers visits paid to the store in Covent Gar- den when Mr. Barr was the Queen Bee of the hive and congratulates him that he is now able to enjoy the honey gathered there. W. M. BUFFALO. The Weather. There is little floriculture to report, but a good deal of weather. How can you satisfy everyone. For the harvest- ing of hay. oats and wheat, it is ideal, but tor asters, sweet peas and potatoes it is much too Peruvian-like. Without joking, it's warm. When the ther- mometer shows 00 degrees at 10 a. m. under the spreading branches of a ma- ple and four feet above the sod. it is sultry. Such was the state of affairs on Saturday last. On Sunday it was more so, but your correspondent took no atmospheric readings or observa- tions, having retired early in the day to the recesses of a cool cellar, pulling in all the loose cellar after him. and divided his time between liquids and literature. Club Meeting. In spite of the prevailing torridity. we managed on Friday last to get a quorum of the club together. A sum- mer outing was decided on, and the president appointed Wm. Kasting. Henry Buddenborg and S. A. Ander- son a committee to carry it through, and the three men are just the sort of boys to do it up to the handle. I wish I could announce the date, for I hope there will be a good attendance of our members and friends from nearby towns. Then we talked convention, and if all go who then expressed their inten- tion to attend, there will be a better delegation than we expected. Early Closing. We notice that many cities reported an early - closing movement some weeks ago. I am glad to say we fell in line in that direction as early as anyone, but I am sorry that the move- ment is not unanimous. Whether it is perverseness or greed. I don't know; perhaps a love of notoriety prompts this petty smallness. Whatever it is, the parties are old enough in years and in business to know better. Notes. It is seldom you And the storekeep- ers sweltering behind their counter:-; just now. W. J. Palmer, Jr., must be Peter Barr. industrious, so he is helping build some more iron houses at Lancaster. Commodore Rebstock devotes much of his time to the popular lake resort. Crystal Beach, of which he has now the controlling interest. Savie Ander- son is yachting. Andy Adams sits in a nearby cool retreat and rehearses Hiberaian jokes. Henry Millatt is studying entomology among the leafy glades of the lake shore. P. Scott is studying up with great earnestness a new code of signals for catcher and pitcher, while Mr. Buddenborg's chief exertion is to fan himself and study the mortuary column. The drummer season has opened with a rush, and the advance guard was represented by several veterans. Placid, playful Mott was the first to arrive, and it was such a long time since we had seen anything of these thrifty gentlemen that the meeting was very cordial. Then J. J. Corbett Boas, of Philadelphia. It's queer to see such a heavy man talking such a light article as a paper box. With an intermission of a few hours came Mr. Skidelsky, who finds it very pleasant to represent two such goods firms as W. K. Harris and Robert Craig & Son. The first two were traveling towards the setting sun. So we are sure of at least some attendance at the conven- tion. Mr. Hess, of Omaha, gave us a call on Sunday. We regret that it was so brief, but it will soon be renewed. ■W. S. ST. LOUIS. The Picnic. The great event of the season among the florists has come and gone. It was the fifth annual excursion and picnic of the St. Louis Florists' Club and their friends which was held at Belle- ville, 111. A special train left Union station at !>::!(• a. m., in all about 2(X) florists in- cluding growers, store and commission men, accompanied by their wives, children, mothers, sisters and sweet- hearts, participated in the outing. The train arrived at the grounds at 11 a. 111., and we found in waiting our Belle- ville members who composed the re- ception committee. After an hour or two inspecting the grounds the pro- gram as laid out by the committee was carried out. The quoit contest was the first and out of ten entries Mr. C. (Doc.) Mc- Graw, an employee of R. F. Tesson, was declared the winner. The prize was a box of cigars. The shooting contest (clay pigeons) was next, with 17 entrees, 10 birds each, Mr. J. F. Ammann and Max Her- zog were a tie, (> each. On the shoot off Mr. Ammann won first prize, a silk umbrella, and Max Herzog second, an elegant cane. The 100-yard dash for men under 30 years, S entries were made. Henry McGraw came in first and his brother. Doc. McGraw, second: prize for first a fine cigar case; second, a pipe. The next was the fat men's race, 1S.'> pounds and over. The entries included Gus. Eggling, Fred. Ammann, C. 0. Sanders and Chas. Juengel. Gus Egg- ling came in first. Fred Ammann sec- ond, and C. C. Sanders, third; first prize a fine pipe, second a cane and third a clay pipe. The running broad jump was won by Fred Elbes, his jump being 1.5 feet; prize, a fishing rod. Fred is employed by C. A. Kuehn. Carl Beyer was the lucky man as usual winning the next two first prizes in the standing jump and the hop. skip and jump. The ladies' egg race came next with ■S entries. Mrs. E. W. Guy came in first. Miss Gutzman second, both prizes being fans. Girls' potato race under 14 years of age was won by Miss Tillie Juengel. JULY 28, ISSS. The Weekly Florists' Review. 2J3 r^ ^ Nebraska State Building at the Omaha Exposition. Owing to the lateness of the hour the last on the program, the tug of war, did not take place. The prize, a box of fine cigars, will be smoked at the next club meeting. The feature of the picnic was our regular band of negro jubilee singers and orchestra. They gave us some fine singing and a cake walk. The orches- tra furnished delightful music for the dancing which was participated in by the younger class. The train pulled out for home at T:.!(i and all expressed the same opin- ion that this was the best and most enjoyable picnic we have ever had. The Market. Business in the cut flower trade the past week was almost at a standstill. Stock coming in this week is looking much better with prices about the same as last week. Roses, the best of stock, bring $2 and $3. Perles are a little more plenti- ful. Carnations are still the same in quality: price 50 cents and $1. Same can be said of all the other flowers, such as sweet peas, asters, gladiolus and tuberose stalks. Short stemmed ones are sold at 5(1 cents. Good smilax is selling at $10 and $15. Notes. Fred C. Weber has been quite sick the past week. From reports this morning he is improving and expects to be out again by the last of this "week. We missed Fred at the picnic and at the bowling club last Monday night. Willie Jordan returned home Mon- day night from a two weeks' trip east. Willie was buying plants for his new place. While east he visited Philadel- phia, New York and Washington. Fred Meinhardt is building a new glass front office at his greenhouses, which will be completed by August. Fred has been keeping very quiet of late. The report is that before the leaves begin to fall Fred will join the married men's club. George AugermuUer, bookkeeper for C. A. Kuehn. has taken a vacation~for two weeks. George's smiling face will be seen at the desk again next week. In his absence Eddie, the boy wonder, is taking his place. Henry Berning of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., has returned from his trip through Indiana, looking bigger than ever. The Bowling Club rolled three games as usual. Following are the scores: Names. 1 2 3 Tot. Av. Kuehn 217 16S 134 .'ilD 173 Kunz 129 220 129 478 159 Schray 177 172 12S 477 159 J. Young 125 174 299 149 C. Beyer 139 140 150 429 143 Sanilers 133 168 122 423 141 Beneke 136 151 136 423 141 Fillmore 165 128 105 398 132 .J. J. B. TORONTO. The weather here for the last three or four weeks has been very hot and dry with only an occasional little shower and all vegetation is beginning to show the effects of it. This (Mon- day) morning there are great blacit clouds with thunder and lightning, but we have had great shows for rain sev- eral times and after all it may only be a case of "great cry and little wool" as the devil said when he shaved the pig- Reception to Mr. 'Watkins. Last Monday Mr. Alonzo Watkins head gardener at the Horticultural Garden was the recipient of a demon- stration showing the estimation in which he is held by the profession gen- erally in this city. The occasion was his return from a visit to the old coun- try and about fifteen of those who know him best assembled to give him a suitable reception. The venerable George Vair was in the chair and ajol- ly evening of song, story (fact and fic- tion) and speechifying was spent. W. W. Watkins who is home on his holi- days from Riverton was also present. Yankee Doodle Auld Lang Syne and God Save the Queen put the finishing touch to this most pleasant social event. Planting. The flowery beds at the Horticultu- ral Gardens are looking very well now", especially the Canna beds. There is only one carpet bed this year which is a very pretty one and in perfect or- der. A long border of dwarf antirrhir- num was also very attractive. The beds in front of the parliament buildings are also in fine order now, but it seems a pity that the whole of them are not under one supervision so that the whole plan as to color, etc., might be more harmonious. The beds at the Government House show a great improvement over former years and, considering the short time Mr. Graham has had there, are a reve- 2J4 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 28, 189S. lation. Next year Joe will have a chance of showing what he can do and it is safe to say that no one will De disappointed. The greenhouses, too, show that there is a master hand at the helm, and bring to one's memory how they used to be kept twenty years ago when Mr. Harris was gardener there. Can. Hort. Ass'n. Reports from Mr. Wm. Gammage, of Ixindon. president of the Canadian Horticultural Association state that great interest is being taken in the convention of the association to be held here during the exhibition. It was intended that there should have been a separate trade exhibit, but it ap- pears now that it would be better for exhibitors to enter their goods in the usual course for the Industrial Exhibi- tion and if they wish to show samples at the Convention Hall. If a separate exhibit was made, space would have to be charged for: the other way there will only be the small entry fee with the same if not better advertisement. But as I said before, full p.irticiilar.-^ will be published shortly with pro- gram. E. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GR.ANT, Editor .\xd M.anager. The FLORtsTS' Publishing Co. .•'lO-SSS Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, Ji.oo a year. To Europe. $2.00. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising rates: Per inch, St.oo: X page, $13.50; full page, $27,00. Discounts: 6 times, s per cent: 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 percent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSg8. REDUCED RATES TO OMAHA. It is very gratifying to be able to announce the very low rate now granted by the railroads to the Oma- ha convention, and especially by the Western Passenger Asociation. In connection with the latter the florists in the west are much indebted to the officers of the Chicago Florists' Club for their effective work in bringing about this concession. It came hard, but by persistent effort the desirable result was finally accomplished, the association being eventually made to understand that a satisfactory rate would result to the advantage of the various western roads, not only this year but in the future. DOUBLE STOCKS. Last year about 7-"J per cent, of my stocks came double, while this year seed from the same source produced only ]0 per cent, double flowers. Was this the fault of the seed grower, or of the grower of the plants. From the seed of double petunias that I sow, I never get over 20 per cent, double, and sometimes not a sin- gle one out of 1,000 seeds will be double. What is the cause of this? B. The percentage of double-flowering plants among Ten-Week Stocks de- pends entirely upon the grower of the seed. A good, reliable grower will supply seed that will produce 75 per cent, double flowers, and there are other growers whose seed is practical- ly valueless. The growing of this seed is a business by itself in some parts of Europe, especially at Erfurt, Germany. It is the same with petunias as with stocks. It requires the same atten- tion and careful fertilization of the flowers to secure reliable seed. Petu- nia seed that will produce 25 or 30 per cent double flowers is considered pret- ty good. C. .1. S. RENTING PALMS AND FERNS. Will you please state, through The Review, how much the rent for a lot of palms and ferns valued at $50 should be for one week. SUBSCRIBER. Under usual circumstances it would be unwise to rent the plants for so long a period as one week for in the average dwelling the ferns would be ruined in a few days. If the conditions were sufiiclently favorable to insure the return of the plants without material injury, the charge for rental should be from $6 to $10, and not less than the lower figure. E. W. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The longest dry spell on record has at last been broken by a violent thunder- storm on Saturday: inside of about an hour almost an inch and a half of rain came down. Little damage was done, however, to plants in the field, except- ing in low places where the water and mud, coming down in streams from higher grounds, covered whatever was growing there to a depth of several inches and in some locations men are yet busy trying to remove the dirt and mud and bring the plants to light again. Boiler pits, cellars and even greenhouse walks were flooded for a while. Drains could not carry off the water fast enough. Some ventilators and sash were torn from their fasten- ings by the fierce windstorm and quite a number of large trees were blown down in different localities. The E. R. Fry Floral Co. are build- ing two large greenhouses on Cottage street and the old sash houses pur- chased last year from Briggs Bros. & Co., will also be moved to the same place before long. W. S. Keller and wife, who have been in the Adirondack mountains for the last two months, are expected to return home by the end of this, or at the beginning of next week. About trade conditions not much can be said at present: very little is going on, business is barely alive and flowers have not been overplenty_npr very good, owing to the long con- tinued dry weather. K. CO-OPERATION. If you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to The Florists' Re- view, send in your name and one dol- lar now and you will receive not only The Florists' Review for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. Why do we make such an unparal- leled offer? It is very simple. You will have an interest in the suc- cess of the paper. You will see that you can buy every- thing that you want to just as good advantage from advertisers in the Florists' Review as elsewhere, and at the same time benefit yourself by in- creasing the earning power of your certificate. This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy ad- vertising patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certifi- cate will earn good dividends. And the more you buy of advertisers- in the Florists' Review (always men- tioning the paper) the larger your div- idends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. Ad- dress the Florists' Publishing Co., 5'20- 535 Caxton building, Chicago, 111. HYBRID CLEMATISES. There has been so much disappoint- ment among the customers of fiorists when supplied with the usual form of the large-flowered clematises, on ac- count of the disease prevalent, that any race, pleasing in flower, hardy in constitution, and free from disease, would be doubly welcomed. Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Surrey, England, have crossed the hardy C. coccinea with the large-flowered C. Star of In- dia, and produced a race with the strong constitution and form of foli- age of C. coccinea, and flowers inter- mediate in form. I am blooming the Duchess of Al- bany, a beautiful soft pink, deeper down the center, and Countess of Ons- low, a deeper pink and slightly larger flower. They are campanulate in form, somewhat resembling in shape a part- ly opened C. Jackmanii. Mine have grown over eight feet and are full of bloom. W. C. EGAN. WATERTOWN, N. Y. The tendency of the trade in the growing of specialties is yearly be- coming more marked. Green & Under- bill realizing their success both in the raising and disposal of Rex begonias are increasing their stock which now consists of sixty-eight varieties, be- sides a batch of seedlings which will doubtless add something of merit to JULY 28, ISSSi The Weekly Florists' Review* 215 Views in Riverview Park, Omaha, Neb. 216 The Weekly Florists^ Review. this fancy plant. Ten thousand cut- tings are in the sand and but a small percentage will miss. Baroness Rothschild is one of the best varieties to strike. Countess Er- dody is seen in quantity. Two large houses are devoted to begonias alone. Messrs. Green *S; Underhill attribute success in business to persistent ad- vertising and originality. W. M. TRADE EXHIBITION AT OMAHA, Following are the latest rules and regulations of the Society of Ameri- can Florists relating to the manage- ment of the annual trade exhibition of the society. The superintendent of the trade exhibition this year is Mr. S. B. Stewart, lilt North* 16th St.. Omaha, Neb., to whom applications for space should be addressed. 1. The Society of American Florists shall, through the Kxecutive Committee, control all features of the trade exhibition. 2. There shall be appointed annually at the winter meeting of the Executive Committee a superintendent of exhibits. The vice-president of the S. A. F., or the local organization in the place where the convention of the current year is to be held, shall be invited to reccm- mend such superintendent for election by the Executive Committee, as aforesaid. Said super- intendent shall have general charge of all de- tails of the annual exhibition, and shall be under seven days' full service and pav at and during the convention. He shall receive all applications fcr space and assign the same in the order in which they are received by him. He shall provide and arrange all neces- .sary tables and staging. He shall furnish the Secretary as full a list as possible of the trade exhibitors by 1 P. M. on the day of opening the convention, said list to be for the use of the judges. He shall also furnish the Secretary with a full report of receipts, ex- I'enditures and other details of the exhibition, the same to be embodied in the annual report of the Society. 3. Exhibition space shall be designated in square feet, at a maximum charge of 25 cts. per foot for all space less than 12 feet; more than 12 and less than 50 feet, 21 cts., more than 50 and less than 100 feet, 19 cts.. 100 feet or more, 18 cts., no entry to be accepted for less than J2.C0. No charge shall be made for plants and flowers entered for exhibition pur- I)oses onlj-. 4. AVall space shall be measured four feet in height, and when practicable a table not less than one foot wide shall be added gratis, if desired and applied for with entry. 5. Exhibition classes to be arranged as fol- lows: A— Plants; B— Cut Blooms: C— Boilers and Heating Apparatus; D— Greenhouse Ap- liliances. including Flower Pots; E— Florists' Supplies, including Fancy Earthenware; F— Bulbs and Seeds: G— Miscellaneous. ti. Exhibitors may group their goods togeth- er, excepting in the case of living plants and cut flowers. These shall be shown in a sepa- rate department from the other classes. 7. Judges shall be appointed by the president and secretary at least a month before "the ex- hibition. The president and secretary may appoint substitutes in place of judges who may be absent. S. Judges shall examine all exhibits and make mention of such as are in their ov>iniun of special value, and shall only award certi- ticates to new plants, improved appliances and approved florists' requisites, not previously ex- hibited before the S. A. F. They shall be" gov- erned by the merits of the article as exhibited, and shall state in their reiwrt on what special points of excellence awards were based. 9. In case any article or device has' received an award at a previous S. A. F. exhibition, awards shall cover subsequent improvements only. 10. No award shall be made covering the quality of seeds, fertilizers, paints and otlier articles of such nature that an intelligent opinion cannot be had without a practical test. 11. The exhibition shall be closed between the hours of 2 and 4 P. M. on the first day of the convention, during which time the judges shall pass on the exhibits, and they shall re- port promptly to the secretary on the same day. Exhibitors shall be excluded from the haU while the judges are at work. 12. Exhibits not in position before 1 P. M. on the first day of the convention may be ex- cluded from the report of awards. 13. Boors of exhibition shall be closed five minutes before the opening hour of each ses- sion of the Society, and remain closed during the session. 14. Exhibition to be open not less than two hours before the opening of the morning ses- sion, to remain open during the day, except during the session hours, as provided in Sec. 13. and to remain open one hour after the closing of the evening session. 15. No article exhibited shall be remo\-ed un- til after the c'.ose of the last day's session, except by permission of the superintendent of exhibition. 16. All adjustments not covered by rules or published action of the Executive Committee shall be referred to that committee. BUY YOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers in The Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings of your certificate. WHEN you write an advertiser, al- ways state that you saw the adv. in The Florists* Review. r ii THE WRONG WEDDING. An amusing thing happened to a very smart wedding not far from Lon- don recently. The Ijride's parents sent to some fashionable city florists to dec- orate the chancel of the oarisli church, but when the bridal party arriv :d not a flower was visible, and the place was as bare as a barn. Indignation and surprise consumed all concerned, and violent inquiries were sent by wire to the fashionable florists to learn why they had failed to obey instructions. The answer came in due time with the bill, and on inquiry it was discovered that the smart 2 o'clock nupitals had been preceded by another earlier wed- ding. The florists had arrived just be- fore and profusely adorned the church, but as soon as the ceremony was ••iver, supposing it to be "the" wedding for which they were engaged, they care- fully removed all the decorations.— Daily Press. Get ^^ Acquainted with your ft'llow-craftjimen. We will introduce you. Every subscriber to the Florists' Review is requested to .send to the editor a cabinet size phoiograph with name and address on back, fur use in our General Introduction YOU CAN EARN $25.00 by a few minutes' work if you know of a really valuable labor-saving device or method of culture, a description of which has not yet been published. See details on another page. Page groups of tlicw 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 scibsiriber to the Florists' Review. .Address FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 530-535 Caxton Building, Chicago i CHAS. POMMERT. Greenfield, Ohio. Mention Florists' Review when y.u write. tan Carnations GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. ■adv in eptemi Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Adv?rtisers. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. 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 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. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. Write for Circi iliiiiiiiiii iiiliH [iiiiiriiiir'iiiiriiiiiiriiiiiii iiinriiiir^iiiir iiiiiii iiiii iiiiii 'iiiiii iiiiiiriiiiiii:!iiiiii'iiiiiii iiiiii: i|ii|g j THE PAINESVILLE NURSERIES [ M Centrally located between the East and West, offer unparalleletl inducements = ^ to the trade in each direction, having one of the most complete Nursery and ^ = Florists' stocks in the country. No better type of = I LOW DOWN BIDDED ROSES | B grown, a block of a quarter of a million, besides a tine lot of one and two year p g on own roots, all in nursery rows and about a million ever-blooming under g p glass. General line of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, unexcelled in quality p g and quantity. Correspondence and personal inspection solicited = ■ Catalogue and Price Ulst Free. | I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ihniiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiriiiiiii NllllllrillllHIIIIillllllllllllllll'lllillllllllllllllinillllliri J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVEDJTO^^^R CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. 25,000 SMILAX. E.\tra Strung Plants, out of '2-in. pots, ready for immediate planting, at the lowest price ever yet quoted — ll.UO per iuO, $U0 per 1,000. Cash with order. Bear m mind this is strictly first class stock and there is a large saving in freight buying out of 2-in, pots. First come, first served. SOUTH SIDE FI.ORAIi CO., SFBHTG-FIEIiD, II.I.. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CARNATIONS -"■H3:i»'~ nnOrP Urldes, BelleSiebrecht andMeteors nUlStQ" in ii-inch pots. Maids. Brides ilUUUU 3j,j, Beauties in 2!4-inch pots. SMII.AX, in H-inch pots, $i.00 per 100. Send 50c or $I.OU for samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. FLORIST'S PLACE, For Sale. :f,7,i0 ft. of glass, city water, heated by hot water and near court house in center of city: doiiie: a good business. It will stand investigation. \Vlio wants It? Immediate possession given. Address K.D.C., care Florists' Review. Mention The Revi.?w wlien you write. rBRMS Pteris Tremula, readv to shift into 4-iuch, $3,50 per IIIII, S:ill.00 per 1,000, P. Cretica Albo-lineata, $3.T)0 per 100. N. Davalloides furcans, $III(I0 per lim R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, 0. 218 The Weekly Florists^ Review. JULY 28, 1S9S. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Business is dead. The lieated period and drought continues and all stoelc is suffering for want of a good hard rain. The farmers are the heaviest suf- ferers, whole crops being now com- pletely ruined. Carnations are at their last ehb, poor and off color. The grasshoppers are getting in their deadly work, mutilat- ing palms, dracaenas and anything they can get at, being specially fond of smilax. It is a steady skirmish to keep them from eating the tender tips or the mum stock. Verily the tlorisi ^ path in summer is not strewn with roses. There are some pretty good roses from young stock to be had, with de- mand light. Asters will soon be in and then carnations can be almost dis- pensed with. Sweet peas are fine but a drug even at ."> cents a dozen. Lime water will kill grasshoppers but can any one suggest a way to get lime water off the plants after using it? The Floral Co. are cutting some very fine roses for this season of the year. They, as well as the rest of the boys, complain at the exorbitant price of l.Sx20 glass. It is now $.xOS per box! an unheard of price; last year it could be bought for $2.64. It looks like as if the glass com- panies have caught on hard that the florists have to have that size glass and in large quantities, so have put it in a list where it is almost unap- proachable. It has been suggested and will be acted on this fall that tha club investigate the feasibility of im- porting greenhouse glass: all club to- gether and get what is required in one shipment. It is said lSx20 D. S. A. glass, such as is in ordinary use by florists, can be put down here for about $3.20 per box net of 50 feet, which, if so, is a saving of $1.75 per box. The subject is a burning one and should receive all the ventilation possible. What are the florist's supply men about? GEO. P. CRABB. THE REX BEGONIA, Replying to A. R., the Rex begonia dislikes direct sunshine, but a light shade is all that is required. They all delight in a warm temperature, say 70 degrees, with plenty of moisture, and must have a light, sandy, fibrous soil. Many of the light leaved varie- ties are very fragile. The hardiest va- riety is probably Bertha McGregor, which stands more sun than any other variety and is the least injured when used for decoration. H. Pansy Plants NOW READY 30,000 Nice Seedling Pansy Plants nnu ready from 1S9S seed, for November and later blooming, 50c per 100; $2.50 per 500; $1.00 per 1000. Samples free. Milling's Giant Flowering Pansv Seed, trade pkl., 50c; 1 oz., $t.0fl. Tins seed will raise 50,000 plants tn the pound. The MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. Mention The Review when you write. 4» 4* 4» 4* 4' ^?* 4^ 4? 4^ 4» ^^ 4? 4^ $50.00 in Prizes! The Florists' Review offers the above amount for a description of some really valuable and practical labor or money-saving unpatented device or method of culture of benefit to florists, that has not yet been published. If a drav/ing is needed to make the matter plain, it may be of the roughest character. The awards will be made entirely on the practical value of the device or method, though a well worded de- scription and intelligible drawing will be desirable. First Prize, $25.00 Second Prize, $15.00 Third Prize, $10.00 If you know of some useful labor or money-saving device or method of culture of which a description has not yet been published, you can easily win one of these prizes, and if you know several such you may be able to win them all. Make your descriptions as brief as is consistent with clearness. Remember that simple devices are more gen- erally useful than elaborate ones. What are wanted are those that will prove most valuable to the great mass of the readers of the Florists' Review. Competition open to all. The prize-winning descriptions (and drawings, if any), will be published in the Florists' Review. And should others seem worthy of publication they will also be given space as opportunity offers. Address * ^ ^ ^ -It 4^^ 4r if -a? 4* 4t Editor Florists' Review, 4^ 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. ^^ 'We Kill Weeds 11 O Scientifically" HQWr 4? 4^ Flowering Begonias Otaheite Orang-e, 2';-!n.. $3.00 per 100. Umbrella Plant, J'.-in., $i.00 per 100. Matrimony Vine, i Hardv.i 2'^ in.. $3.00 per 100. JOHN A DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio. FAIRMOUNT'cHEM?CArLABORATORY. N.W Corner Broad Street and Fairmount Avenu Philadelphia, Pa. The Weekly Florists* Review^ 219 nch pots, $5.00 per 100. I ROSES. ROSES.! :« SlroiiK. llealthv stock, siicli as wf use ^ ^ 300 PERLE I ^ ^ 100 METEOR ^ 300 SIEBRECHT ^ I3S Pres.CARNOT ^ 400 TESTOUT is ISO BRIDESMAID Si ;> 300 BRIDE ^ 2-inch pots, ^ ^ SOO PERLE ^ $3.00 per 100. «: i L. L MAY & CO., ST. PAUL. minn. | Mention Florists* Review wlien you write. DEWEY? WE DO, WHILE STOCK LASTS. Pedes, 3;.2-incli per 100, $5,00 Bridesmaids. 3-incli, strong " 4.00 Smilax, 3-incli " L.W Dracsna Indivisa " I, ,50 Water Hyacinths per 15, 1.00 Here's your money's worth, •Ml stock perfectlv clean. Terms Cash, Will h.Tve pot grown M. L. and California \ u.lcts, JOS. M. SMBbY, Successor to Rciscme Sal noers, 354 South Fourth St. AXTBORA, II.I.. Mention The Review when you mite. TO CLOSE OUT QUICK, L^iru^s^LU'ra sell l^iants as iollows al W AV D(J\VN prices, GEBAXTITTMS. La Favorite. Marguerite, De Sayre. Double Gen, Grant, E, G, Hill, S. A, Nutt, Keautie Poitevine, Daybreak, Aurelian, .Scholl and many others, all nice plants, in 2 H;, n and 4-in, pots, our selec- tion of all sizes - - - . . per 100, $2.50 Mt, of Snow, zX-in, pots, ..." 2. SO IMad, Pollock, av^-in. pots, . - - " 2. SO Mad, Pollock, j-in, pots, - - . - " 8.00 Impatiens Mother of Pearl Rose. 4-in. pots, - each Sc Hydrangea Otaksa Monstrosa, 6 and 7-in. pots, " ISc Maiden Hair Ferns, fine, in 4, 5 and 6.in, pots, assorted, --------8c Maiden Hair Ferns, Clumps from bed, for 4-in. ' I^T ( pot" . . in. pots, " Sc .Strobilanthes, 4-in. pots, ----- " Sc Order QUICK as these must be cli.sed out at once. Cash with order, please, H. H. TIMEBMAN, 25 Mandeville St., Utica, N. Y. Me The Rci ite. VIOLETS. ^*b Marie Louise. ' thousand clean, $3,t0 per 100, 5.W per 1,001). WILLIAM SCOTT. Corfu, N. Y. MentJMn Tlie Hevi.-w wli.-n you mil.-. The Iler Grand Hotel OMAHA. .\ NEW, FIRST CL.A.SS, MREFKOOF, F:CR0PE.\N HOTEL, THREE CAFES IN CONNECTION, CENTR.ALL\' LOCATED, RE.VSONABLE RATES, [.See Hotel list in this paper, | Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. HEADQIARTERS FOR All the Novelties... All the Standard Sorts W. ATLEE BIRPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. ei aUffiSISESBII JIH 50.000 Plants, 2 H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, express. ^^ 24 by mail for $1.50 SPECIMENS \m^^ FOR 8-lNCh POTS, IJI 0 per 12. Ml a It l^ uSIfflu ^1 n s 1 •"! " p ' *■ ^fl IF^In^wB' r i"l '«:ili 'sinrTii ^M H m\ WSh m m BOUGAIMVIUUBAS^ We have 100 or more plants in 8 and r2-incli pets, these have been headed to within 10 to IS mches of pots, thev are breaking very strongfly and will maiie elegant heads. We offer these at $1.50 to 92.50 each. THEO. F. BECKERT, 9 miles below Pittsburgh, GLENFIELD, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 220 THE PALM SWINDLE AGAIN. The palm swindlers are still at work. Our last report is from Des Moines, la., where the regulation scheme was successfully worked upon a leading florist. This time the swindler repre- sented himself to be a member of the family of a well-to-do customer of the florist and gave an order for a lot of palms to be used at a lawn party. The palms were sent and the delivery man was met at the gate by the swindler ^nd a companion who it afterward transpired had previously obtained per- mission in the florist's name to leave the palms there till they could be dis- tributed to customers in the neigh- borhood. After the delivery man left they sold the plants at ridiculously low prices to people in the vicinit.v. This scheme seems to have become very popular of late with swindlers all over the country and florists should be sharply on guard against the smooth and engaging parties who work it. It js of course unpleasant to be obliged to examine every such order with sus- picion, but it is expensive to be other- wise. Would it not be a good idea to instruct the delivery man to invariably report to the owner of the premises something like this: "The palms or- dered by you for your lawn party have been delivered to the men on the lawn. Would you not like me to arrange them for you?" This would bring ex- planations at once if anything were wrong. PLATTSBURG, N. Y. Wm. Cook was tempted recently f'l accept a good offer for ins plant and extensive land connected therewith. Now he feels lost after baing in busi- ness so long, so is trying to .get a part back again. He has a cleaM, well ar- ranged place. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists* Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for shipping: -Muth rn.-qualed returns for good stock, ( '!>rii niu'ht and das'. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. The Weekly Florists' Review. JULY 28. 1S9S. M. RIG& Sc CO. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA Long's Florists' Photographs To 1)1- used in t.ikinK orders. Sets $1.7.1 and up. l'urcha-i-i>' selections at list prices. Floral Art Catalogue..,, Complete and practical fur customers use. il»i arrangemtTits. illustrated and priced. Priced Lists on application. J>AN*I. B. ImOVQ, Publisher, BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you ^Tite. iconBR08.C9 Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE, Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. ""^ VxpR^sVIel.""' Bassett&Washburn wietor bros. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. *""""atd'i;e"al^"r„'ClT FLOWERS (Sreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.G. AMLING, ^^^■^ Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HErrRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. :ZZ^ CutFlowers .\11 telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. v.M.etw. Wholesale Elorists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washing'ton St., Chicag-o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Full Line of Wire Ds- <_ -a^ w Successor to signs and Florists' > M / V^■inter & Glover - s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ^ ' 21 Randolph SL Catalogue. CHICAGO. HiGHGRAD^Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly ^'or^va^ded. J. A. BIDLONG ^SfandOea^ in Cut FlOWefS, 37-39 Randolph St., ....CHICAGO. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS -OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. P.O. Box, 103. Milwaukee. Wis. Telephone Main 3208 A. G. Prince & i^Oflipaliy '"^"'^HINSDALE ROSE CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mpntinn Florists' Review when vou write. 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. Mr-rition Florists' Review when vou write. ..C. W. WORS.. Wholesale Florist 2740 OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO TINE HOSES— Shipped Carefully to all Parts of the Countr.v. M-ntlon Florists' Review when v.iu write ST. LOUIS GUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists E. M. MIGMEL.=/«u«=56^ 1620 Olive St, St Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review, 22 1 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. We can fill all orders on sliort notice with all leadins ^arieties of Roses and Carnations. We are headquarters for fine AMKRICAX BEAUTIES. Give us a trial and convince yourself. Write lur Pr.ces on RUSE PUMS. 51 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO. Uilium Marrisii.^- 5x7, $37.50 per 1,000, $4.00 per JOG. 7 x 9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per 100. Terms qo davs to custiiiiicTS of approved credit; otliervvise, cash with order. Prices on all other Bulbs and Roots cheerfully ,t;iven. W O Sr.HMIXX - - .IF.RSF.V T.ITV N r. W. O. SGHMIT2. JERSEY CITY. fN. J, The Omaha Exposition If you are going to ^e offer ^ SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT, PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, attend (and it will be what yon can ill afford to miss), you will find this the best line to take. RECLINING CHAIR CARS e sent i arrives. Hunt's Fansy Seed lias made a name because of the quality ol the strains. We would be pleased to send our cata- logue of Florists" Flower Seeds to any one in the trad tains a general list of all Florists" Seeds. Fine Mixed $1.00 Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market . . . 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed . 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 ALSO ALL THE NAMED VARIETIES ^ We invite comparison with anv. Jt jt jt jt BEADY FOB DEIiIVEB"!". PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Trade Pkt Single, white 50c '^ red 50c " kermesina splendens 50c " mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c GINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c ( lur Cineraria seed is known among those wh<> grow the finest plants. GALGEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora 50c W'e ha\e a special fine strain to offer. GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c TWINE FOR TYING ■■ MUMS." 4-ply Best Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks. 75c. 3-ply Second Grade Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks. 70c. E. H. HINT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. wmmfmffmmfmmmmmfmm^mmmmmmfmi ALL SOLD. ■ rillwll«W Wbw and R<>liable .Seed :!-lB ( ■ well kn New and Reliable Seed* orde It. on f oz . .. $t.00 Ca? C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CIFY. N. J. E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. FINE CYCAS REVOLUTA Sizes, CTPMC 10 Cents 3 to 6 Lbs. O I CIVIO Per lb. Mention Florfsts' Hevtew when you write. Chrysanthemums Carnations FIELD GROWN "JUST ARRIVED." REED & KELLER, lot ol frtsh St-eds of PANDANUS UTILIS, $nX f.tKK pots Last chance lor our Jardiniere Ferns ir SIEBRECHT & SON, New Socbelle, N. "8", Mention Florists' Review when you write. 122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE i^ DESIGNS and Dealers in HmmoH. FLORISTS' *• SUPPLIES Mention Florists' Review when you write. Vegetable Plants. Live Sphagnum Moss Cabbage-ll. Succession, Flat Dutch. ,Autu Kin^, Drumhead, Savov. and other varieties. Celery-White Flume, Golden Sell Blanching Giant, Pascal, Golden Heart, and other vars. Tomato— Livingston, Stone, Paragon, and other vars. .All above plants field-grown, ISc per 100; $1.00 per 1000; l-S.-iO per 10,000. If by mad, add 10c per 100. Cash with order, R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. • • • White IVIarsh. Md. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants Out of 2h.-in. pots, $1.25 per loo; $10 per looo. Cash with order. Address FRED SCHNEIDER, Florist. 751 Crawford Road, Cleveland, O. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per lit;. Sphagnum Moss ^if|,'?o"§^i'/s'S'' Ppat *'""" p®'' ''^'^' ^"^'"•y A No. 1, Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN, Mention Florists" rtfvi.MV n-h.--n vm write. IXSUEE ^.^^liHrriEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, _^ FORT WAYNE, IND. IN SEPTEMBEB. JOHN HACKETT & CO., 62nd St., near Elmwood Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■^."oTHEMOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Deseriptivf IlluatrMted ( utalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., ,^, Morrisville, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. THE REGAN .. PRINTING HOUSE... Norser"y Florists' [Batalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 224 The Weekly Florists' Review^ JULY 28. 189S. BOWLING AT OMAHA. We have lately heard much talk and seen considerable in the various trade journals about bowling scores and bowling at Omaha. We poor Buffalo people hardly expect to have a team there. We are trying very hard to or- ganize one and think now we will suc- ceed though it will not be like the one of years ago. The requirement of six' men may let us out and the bowling be done by other clubs. If St. Louis will only bowl as well at Omaha as she has been doing on her own alleys, according to the print- ed scores, we will be thankful and will be glad to see her win. over Philadel- phia. The Quaker City will, I think, have a pretty strong team there, so will Chicago, but a few of those two hundreds from St. Louis will alone win the cup. We don't care who wins so long as Philadelphia don't get the cup again this year. If the convention comes east again next year then we may stand some chance of winning it back again, and what a pleasure to take it from St. Louis! The Buffalo team will be made up of the following players: W. Scott, W. F. Kasting, D. B. Long, H. B. Buddenborg, Walter Mott and Philip Scott. If we are not a success as a team we still have a champion, anyway, "W. S.," who says he will roll any man of his age (50 years) at the convention. He prefers to meet some one from St. Louis. BUFFALO. DETROIT NEXT YEAR. The florists of Detroit. Mich., have organized a Florists' Club and this or- ganization will at Omaha extend a warm and pressing invitation to the S. A. F. to meet in their city next year. Detroit is an ideal convention city and with the genial and energetic Harry Balsley. president of the Detroit Park Commission, to push matters along and the hearty cooperation ot the florists of the city there can be no doubt of a successful convention if De- troit is selected. NEW CANNA AUSTIN. We have received a sample flower of the new canna Austin, a seedling raised by R. H. Davey, of Omaha. It is a striking red in color and the flow- er is of good size. DO YOU want to earn $50.00 easily and quickly? Read our prize offer elsewhere in this issue. ROSES lEFT TO SEI.!.. 200 Kaiserin, 3-in. pots. flM per 100; 1.2tK) Brides- maids, 4-in. pots, $9.U0 per 100; 800 Brides, 4-in. pots, $9.00 per 100. All are Al, fine, healthy stock. Cash with order. 500 in one order of Maids and Mri.Irs ;,i 5^110 jut im). .Mm, a fine stock of fine llrLjMni., In.x t , m van. Ill-, ,it low prices. WM. F. KASTING, Wholesale Florist. 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs fort'wohours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°° This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled ^cale. Mealy Bug', and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a a-cent buttle will convince you that a reallv remarkable uiSfLticidu has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford, III. hPAT^NOV. 17 Ll^- VSN RE Y PER Perfect Glaziers' Points ■iglits <»r lefts. Prioe per l>o.x 111, 75c; iu lots of 5,000 by Kx )f 1,000, 60c: 55c per 1,000. PHILADELPHIA. PA. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | T". MODEL >.»... Also Wire Rose Stakes. (Ct-^ Queens, N. V., Feb. 16, 'q?- Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N.Y. Dear Sir—I havetested your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say tliat I con- sider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. 18, '97. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, - Dailledouze 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. I think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. Tliey 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. Asmls. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BROOKLYN, N. T. Marie Louise Runners 25.000 at $4 vez 1000; 60c. per 100. lUAUTCn ri(HI Maids, tHKI Brides, 200 Perles, 200 WANIlU lieauties, 200 Meteor, 200 Belle Sie- brecht, 2'..-inch pots. HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK, Mention Florists' Renew. HILLSDALE, MICH. 6 * i Word. rieties good. 2-inch pots. Mums The We offer the following v; strong, thriftv plants, in at $:i.llO l>er IIK). Mayflower. Modesto. Mrs. Henry Robinson, The Times. The Queen. Yellow Queen. Major Bonnaffon, Invincible. Minerva. Kentucky, and lots of other sorts. n nnn o 'i ^'■■''' '-'^'3log''e for list. 2,000 SinilaX, 2-inch pots. $3.00 per 100 $2.1.0(1 piT l.OOIt. .Addrt-ss — NAirZ & NEUNEK, I.OUISVII.I.E, KY. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^SKIPANSIES Of the market and fancv strains, are still the lead- ing varieties with the Florists' trade. Qualitv guaranteed. FRESH SEED NOW RE.\DV in tracfe packages at one dollar each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, - NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Now in Course of Preparation Price, $5.00 THE By send. FLORISTS' Willian, Vour Order » • i »i« i . ■ Scott MANIAL It will tell you just what you want to know in iust the wav vou want to be told. ■ It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easv. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Florists' Publishing Co. 520-335 Caxton Building, Chicago. JULY 28, ISSS. The Weekly Florists' Review. 225 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^^ ir^ ■A*^^;i»^ry*VV^^ SPEGIAU orrDRs = Roman Hvarinfh 12 to is, per lOO, $2.00; per lOOO, Sis.so J KUIIIdn liydtllUM, 13 to 15, per 100, 2.50; per lOOO. 21.50 per 100, 2.50; per 1000. Z1.50 Bcpmucla Buttcfcup Oxalis, I FrOPMa R«>frarta Alh;i ^-S to 1-2 inch, per 100, 50c; per 1000. $3.75 P« ^°°' »^-°^- P" ^^O"' 38.00 p I reeMd l\eirdt.ld rtlUd, 1.2 to 3-4 inch, per 100, 75c; per 1000, 5.00 IIr-si- pints include delncr>. = FRESK SMIIiAX SEED, per oz., 30c; per lb., $3.00, delivered, .i per cent discount for casli. ■ KENTIA FAI.M SEED FBESH FROM AUSTRAI.IA in September. | Send for our H, H* BERGER & C0»^ (Established J878) | NEW PRICE LISTS. «,„,;„„ th. «.„,.» »h.„ v™, »^,. 220 Broadway, st Paai Building. NEW YORK. | iiinii 1111111' iiiiiii iiiiir: iiiiiit iiiiiii iiiiiii min. mir iiiiiii 'aiiiiiriiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiini niiiiiEiiiiil ilii::ili;;illlE.iilllii!illli::iilll niHiiiiiiiin n The Review when you write. :|||||ll!!lllllll!1lllinillll!'llllllllllllill!llllllillllll|i Doses and.... Chrysanthemums STOCK THAT WILL GIVE YOU SATISFACTION. Brides, Maids, Meteors, 3-in.. $5.00 per I(X); $45.00 per 1000. 4 in., $6.50 per 100. Beauties, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; $.55.00 per 1000. Beauties, 4in., $7.50 per 100. Chrysanthemums— 2;^-in. stock, single. Lady Fitzwigram. Glory de Pacific, Bergmann, Robin- son, Bonnafton, Modesto, Perrin, Viviand-Morel. Maud Dean, Maud .^dams, Emil and Gretchen Buettner, Vellow Jones, D. Spaulding, Lottie Berrv, Marion Henderson. Crawford, Snowball, Defender, Mayflower, Thanksgiving, Whithers, M(.rt,iri. Irene Woodford, Murdock, Golden Tro- pin , M M Idhnson, Sunderbruch. Merrv Mon- ■irch. Margins de Mortmont, at $3.00 per 100. No more Rooted Cnttin^rs. POEHLMANN BROS. Morton Grove, Cook County, III. Mentiiin The Review when you write. rHRYSANTHEMUMS! ^^ FRANK HARDY, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000; 25 at 100 rate. Send for list of other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, - OAKLAND, MD. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 3000 Forcing ROSES K.xtra quality; ready to plant at once. 2500 Bridesmaids, :!-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. 500 Brides, :i-in. pots. $5.00 per lt.0. Perfectly healthv and first-class in every respect; especially gruwn for my own planting. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, JX. J. Mention I'^loi-isls' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review wnien Writing Advertisers. Sago Palms -F $3, $4, $5 ne stock, good leai lid $6 per dozen send samples of any siz am in 6,000 Iiatania Borbonica 3-in. pots, showing two character leaves. Fine stock ready for ,i-in. pots. $9 per 100 ; $80 per 1000 3,000 Iiatania Borbonica 9Xtt.OW [ii'i iin>. 9J.XV pt'T Kn.'vr PALMS once on account of ren Cash with order, please. CRITCHELL'S, B. P. Critchell, Mgr. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Ready for Immediate Planting. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Fully equal to those sent out the last six years, flrst-elass and perfectly he.ilthy In every respect. Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propatratluer. LA FRANCE AnERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-Inch pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-irich pots, $12.00 per 100. HETEOR, SUNSET, BON SILENE, PERLE. KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE, 3-mch pots, $1.00 per 100; 4 Inch pots, $10.00 per lOo. J. I^. DIZ.I.OIT. BI-OOMSBURG, FA. Shortest e Quickest route: to OAliBkHA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI '^^^ INTERNATIONAL lr-.rlA^ EXPOSITION- ,^^' kCnfOf^ EAPUSITION- ft^ WABASH /rite to C. S. CRANE, G. P. and T. A., St. Louis. i-ates to the Florists' Convention in Omaha, and for a utifully illustrated booklet describing the Omaha Ex- 226 The Weekly Florists* Review* LANCASTER, N. Y. The thermometer recorded 90 de- grees in the shade where stood the vet- eran W. J. Palmer, with the bloom of perpetual youth upon his jolly face, directing the erection of two new iron houses each to be 125x19 feet which with a corridor house will be planted with the unsurpassed Daybreak car- nation. This style of house will supersede the wooden one. Mr. Palmer reasons that, with the low price of iron, the length of durability and the fact that it is so much lighter are evidences in favor of the iron house. The work is being done by his own men, superin- tended by Will Palmer, who is a born mechanic. The new boiler house is 47x34 feet, 22 feet in height. Four .50 H. P. steam boilers have replaced the former heat- ing power. An octagon shaped chim- ney 8 feet through and 77 feet in height will afford the desired draught. The roof will be flat and cemented to make the structure fireproof. The cellar for storing the day's cut is a capital one, 10x35 feet, 8 feet tall, and with vaulted brick roof, thick stone walls, cement floor upon blue clay which is the nature of the subsoil. A shaft carries off any excessive damp- ness. Stock out of doors needs rain. Car- nations are healthy. Messrs. Palmer have a white Daybreak and a sport equal to Victor when at its best. They do not expect to surpass their former triumphs in growing Daybreak, Mr. Palmer being of the opinion that_the plant does not require too much light and the old wooden houses just suited it but it was a case of pull me down or I shall fall. I noted one house 200x20 feet with chrysanthemums very promising and the well-known Meteor will be grown as extensively as usual. Cannot have a surplus of that exquisite rose and Barney has the secret of growing it to perfection. W. M. ST. ALBANS, VT. Geo. Cooke reports an excellent sea- son. Cemetery work has increased the demand for well grown llowering stock. 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Mention Florists' Review wtien you write. .,..NOW IN COURSE Of PREPARATION.... THE Florists^ Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just wliat vou want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover tlie wliole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, tlie articles arranged alptiaiietically. so that reference may De quicl: and easN , \ It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. piiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiriiiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii jiiiniiiijiiiiii 1IIIIII miiii wii iiiiiii iiiiiii !iiiiifi:iiiiiii..iiii i Now in Course of Preparation... I The riorlsts' I Manual... S By WM. SGOTT B Price, in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Kaiserin, Souv, deWootton, Meteor. Duchess of Albany, La France, Sunset. Price from 3=in. pots, $S.OO per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Bridesmaid, Bride, Perle. Hermet, Watteville, Niphetos. Price from i-\n. pots, $7.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMIMS Morel, Cultingfordil. Gladys Spaulding. Harry Play, Ivory, rierry rlonarch, Harion Hen- 4lerson, Mrs. S. Humphreys, Marguerite Gra- ham, Miss May Wheeler, Mrs. J. O. VVhilldin, .Mrs. H. Robinson, Nellie Fenton. Oakland, Olympus. Thos. H. Brown, W. H. Lincoln. From 2'4-in. pots, fine plants, $3.00 per 100. From 3-in. pots, strong plants, $4.1X1 per 100. Special rate for large quantity. ....VIOLETS.... Marie Louise, Swanley White, from 2'A-'\n. pots, fine stock, fim per HXt; $25.00 per 1000. SMI LAX Strong Bushy Plants, $2.50 per 100; |20.00 per 1000 Trade List on application. WOOD BROS., rishkill, N. Y. SCOTT'S ROSES GRAFTED ROSES FOR WINTER FORCING.] 4 We have a limited quantity of gilt-edge Roses grafted on Manetti stock, in ;i-iii. pots, ready togo into 45. of the following varieties: American Beauty, President Carnot, Bride, Mme. C. Testout, Bridesmaid. Aufusta Victoria. Price, $!.'>, OO per 100; $12r..00 per 1000. 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CHICAGO. 0ubscribers... paper by buying supplies of the advertisers in the ARE REMINDEX) THAT they will materially advance the interests of Al\^■ays MENTION the name of the paper when se inquiries or orders. idiug riorists' Review 230 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* JULY 28, 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS, American Jadoo Co.. 228 Amling, E. C 220 Baker, W. I 222 Barnard, W.W.&C0.22I 220 samara, w . w .oc i-u Bassetti Wash burn Bayersdorfer, H. & Beck'ert' Theo.' f!. .'219 Berger. H. H. & Co .225 Blanc & Co 219 Bock, W. A 221 Budlong, J. A 220 Buetttner, E 228 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 219-224 Chicago Wrecking Co 221 Cottage Gardens ....227 Crabb& Hunter 227 Critchell's 225 Cunningham^ J. H .226 Darling, C.T 228 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 232 Dillon. J. L 225 Domer, F. & Sons Co. ,.227 Doyle, J. A 218 Dreer,H. A 224 Eisele,J.G 229 Elliott, W. H 222 Ellis & Pollworth . . .227 Emmans Geo. M.... 225 Ernest, W. H 2:)2 Esler, John G. Secy .230 Fairmount Chemical Laboratorv 218 Gibbons. H. 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JACOBS & SONS, Ma lulacturers of HOTBED AND GBEENHOTJSE SASH, Gulf Cypress Bars, etc. Wholesale Dealers 111 FrLMii.h and .\nuTican \Vin.io« i.l.i>^- Factor> . Borough ot Queens, New Vork. Office, 406 West lath St., NEW YOBE. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue. • • • GREENHOUSE BUILDING . ;4 f'r Copyright, 1898, by FL.ORISTS' PLIBL.ISMING CO.. 520-333 Caxton Building. CHICAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 4, 1898. No. 36. WASHINGTON PARK, CHICAGO. We present in this issue a number of exterior and interior views of the new conservatory at Washington Park, Chicago. This noble building is 420 feet long. The square central dome is SSx59 and 4.'5 feet high, the end domes each G3x52 and 32 feet high and especially noticeable being of Pteris cretica albo-lineata and Anthericum vittatum. At present fancy caladiums, gloxi- nias and blocks of brilliantly colored crotons are making a fine display in one of the curtains, and among bego- nias and other plants rise many hand- some flowers of Agapanthus umbella- now massed in front of the conserva- tory and is seen in the picture. In the immense arabesques seen on the lawn are combined santolina. achyranthes metallica and Lindenii, Centaurea gymnocarpa. and Coleuses Her Majes- ty, Acme, Firebrand, Admiral, Golden Bedder, Black Bird and Verschaffelti. At the edge of the walk are beds of The New Conservatory at Washington Park, Chicago. the connecting curtains each 39x114 and 25 feet high. The interior views show to advan- tage the splendid collection of decora- tive plants, most of which are planted out in rather rough sandy soil. Bare spots are covered with a free growth of lycopodium and there are occasional borders of various plants, two that are tus. Rex begonias are exceedingly well done here and a large number massed together make a beautiful show. Cas- sia corymbosa is now in bloom and its yellow flowers show to excellent effect at the end of one of the curtains. The festoons of vines seen in one of the views are Cobaea scandens. geraniums bordered with Tom Thumb alyssum. At the front along the drive are some very effective oval beds of solid lobelia and Begonia Vernon. The carpet beds on the slope of the terrace are of echeverias and alternantheras. The bed of geraniums on the terrace, better shown in the smaller picture, is The main bedding at this park is 400 feet long and six feet wide, and is 234 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST 4, 189S. planted in blocks of various colors. Di- rectly against the conservatory is a row of ricinus. in front of which is a row of cannas and then follows a row of Caladium esculentum. As will be noted, agaves and palms are effective- ly used in various positions. The geraniums Mr. Kanst is now using are Ben Schrader, an excellent single pink; Meteor, one of the best single scarlets; the old single Gen. Grant, still a good one; S. A. Nutt, which is admired more than any other (as shown by the inquiries as to its name) and good for all purposes; Pres. Leon Simon, which he can't afford to discard yet; Bruant, an excellent bed- der, though slow to bloom inside; Beaute de Poitevine, very free bloom- ing; Mrs. B. G. Hill, a stronger grower than the preceding; Mme. Chevalier, double white, a fine bedder, in favor of which he has dropped Mrs. J. M. Gaar, which made but little growth; Alfred Tennyson, a good red; Mme. Messinger, with excellent pink flowers, though a trifle shy in blooming; Wad- dington, a fine dwarf pink of clear col- or and very free. In addition to Mrs. Gaar he has dropped Dr. Jacoby, Ralph, Admiral, Atkinson, and a host of still older ones. In cannas he considers Chicago one of the best, and still holds Florence Vaughan to be the best in its class. Stella Kanst is a salmon flowered sort that originated here and which should be better known. It is a splendid bed- der. Mr. Kanst is too modest regard- ing this sort. He likes Ch'S'S. Hender- son, though a little late in blooming. Queen Charlotte is quite freely used and Egandale stands at the head of the dark foliaged sorts. Alphonse Bou- vier is still fine, Columbia is still grown, though rather uncertain, and J. D. Cabos is still useftfl. Black Venus and Black Beauty are used in a limited way for foliage effect. Italia, Austria, Burbank and Allemania are interesting, but the flowers burn too badly in the sun to make them useful as bedders. Along one end of the con- servatory is a bed of Egandale cannas bordered with Nicotiana afBnis that makes a superb effect at night under the electric light. Of the newer can- nas he has no less than 43 varieties on trial. CARNATION NOTES. Origination of New Varieties. Time for growing the seed. Seed can be grown at any time during the season in the field as well as in the house, and to the one who leaves ev- erything to chance, it matters little as to time. It is quite difi:erent with the one who takes up this work with cal- culating ideas. In the first place he makes the selection of the parent flow- ers when they are at their greatest perfection, and aims to have them un- der perfect control during the time of crossing or fertilizing without the presence of other factors, ab insects and drafts of air carrying the pollen from one plant to another. He wants to be sure that the result is a true crossing between the intended varie- ties. Now, considering these two very important features, the best opportu- nities are offered during the winter months. Again, considering the vital- ity of the plants, the best time is after the winter solstice, when the rising of the all invigorating sun awakens new life through all vegetation. We feel this influence in the greenhouses, even if all vegetation outside is yet bound up in snow and ice, and why should this not have an influence on the growing of the seed, in furthering our calculating ideas as regards the selec- tion of the parent varieties and blooms and what we expect to effect by it? In my experience I have found Jan- uary and February the mo.3t suitable months. In the first place, for rea- sons stated above and also from an economical standpoint. Seed set in these months will ripen by April, and when sown at once will make plants to put out in the field by May. These young plants will, with some excep- tions (which, by the way, I have al- ways found worthless), bloom during the late summer and fall months, show what they are. and give the grower a chance to select what he finds worthy for future trial, thus bringing the growing of the seed, the growing of the plants in the field, and the selec- tion of the valuable portion in one season, thereby saving much labor in handling and wintering the plant, and much space in the houses that would be filled up with much worthless stuff. I will repeat again that seed can be grown at any time during the year. On the contrary, there is a greater ten- dency to fertilize and set seed in sum- mer than in winter, but I believe we miss the improving influences that manifest themselves when present, and who will not admit that cur flowers are at their highest perfection during the months mentioned for growing the seed? Selection of Seed Parents. When we look back and see what has been accomplished we cannot but take our experience as a guidance for the present and future. We have come to understand much of nature's work and have turned it to our advantage, but we cannot yet grasp the mysteries of plant life, where so many things depend and are based on circumstances — and circumstances alter rules. We can only observe some rules, work on common principles and then leave it to nature — and good luck. The first requisite of a plant parent is vitality and health, vigorous growth and freedom in blooming. These qual- ities, which are fundamental, should not be overlooked, although they are mostly the result of good culture. Next is color to be considered. A new va- riety perfect in every way but of a dull, undesirable color is of no value. Other defects may be overlooked or improved by culture, but not so a bad color. We should, therefore, take care in the selection of seed plants, to choose varieties with bright, brilliant colors, when other conditions do not have to be considered. I said in my introductory remarks that patience and perseverance are virtues in this business, and especially so in regard to the exceptions hinted at and which I will Irv to ex- plain. A seedling that possesses every good quality but a good color should not be thrown away at once, but either the seed plant or young plants propagated from it for the next season be used again as seed parents and crossed with some bright shaded variety of the same color. A good constitution will predominate and the color may be improved. And further, what cannot be accomplished in one season may be gained in two or three. The same rule applies to the other good qualities of a carnation, as size, perfect calyx and strong stem. De- fects in these properties can be great- ly alleviated by good culture, in fact are dependent on good culture, but when these good properties are inborn a good culture will be so much more effective. Always select the best; you may allow your fancy a wide range, but never set aside the fundamental principles, embracing vitality, health, vigorous growth and freedom in blooming. Ten years ago the pink, especially the dark pink varieties, possessed the strongest constitution, as did those shading from pink into crimson, and from these to purplish crimson and scarlet crimson. A strong constitu- tion seemed natural to the dark vari- eties, but not so with the light colors. The strong growing white varieties show to this day in some faint stripes or penciling from whence the vigorous habit has come. I have had a fair illustration with the yellow varieties. The first yellows I had were of a very light shade, more cream than yellow, and of a weak con- stitution, with that light green foliage, appearing yellow against the deep blu- AU3UST 4, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 235 ish green color indicating vitality and health. To obtain a darker yellow I crossed them with scarlet. The result showed a very marked improvement in the color, but the scarlet parentage showed plainly in the colored stripes, which even now is characteristic among the yellows. But far more sat- isfactory was the improvement in their constitution; the light green col- or of the foliage disappeared, growth became more vigorous and to-day we have just as strong growing varieties with the deep bluish foliage among the yellows as of any other color, but all .still show more or less the intermix- ture of the scarlet which is bound to appear at some time of the season. On the other hand the strong grow- ing scarlets were improved in color, becoming more intense and brilliant, approaching orange scarlet, but strange to say none with yellow stripes. This is the result of five years of persistent work on the same line approaching by degrees the goal of a clear dark yellow. A strong constitu- tion and vigorous growth I gained, also a fair yellow color, but not clear; It may take several more years to take out the stripes. This leads very naturally to the question, which of the two seed par- ents will have the more influence on an intended crossing, or from which side is the intended improvement to be expected? With this question we enter into the mysteries of plant life. I do not believe that anybody can tell what of the desirable properties a new yellow varieties. I crossed scarlet and yellow, and vice versa. The scarlets were of a more vigorous habit. The yellows inherited the stronger consti- tution and also improved in color, be- coming darker, but inherited with the more vigorous habit also part of the intense scarlet. I must not omit to mention here, that these results were obtained from scarlet plants for fur- ther trial, comprising not even ten per cent of all the plants produced from these crossings. Part of the rest were characteristic with the selected ones, but greatly inferior in other respects, and the majority went astray in all di- reciions, being worthless. I will mention here that we keep a record of all seedlings selected from the first year's seedlings for further trials. As we use these largely for seed parents again, we have the pedi- gree of all the stoch. we use. With the tendency of the carnation to breed back it is a great satisfaction to con- sult the pedigree of the seed parents, and approximately ascertain the in- fluences brought to bear on the in- tended crossing from the ancestors. FRED DORNER. Washington Park, Chicago. born carnation plant will inherit from | scarlet color, as shown in the stripes, its parents, or which side will exercise I while the scarlets regained their^yigor the most influence. In my experience " ■ -' - - ' -- the most approximate possibilities re- garding expected improvements I met in the above cited illustration of the ous habit, inheriting some of the yel- low color, but blending completely with the scarlet, only showing the ef- fect in becoming more brilliant, more PROFITABLE CARNATIONS, The popularity of the carnation con- tinues to increase. In our locality we sell a hundred carnations to a dozen roses and glass devoted to carnations certainly brings in the most money. But to get the best returns one must keep posted on all the new varieties as well as the old ones. The number of florists who have not seen the new sorts is surprising, as only a small pro- portion are able to visit the carnation exhibitions. Last winter we sent out 44 boxes of sample blooms containing one flower each of Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt, Lily Dean, Maud Dean, Morello, Mrs. Duhme, Triumph, Jubilee, Armazindy and Mayor Pingree; also McG-owan, Scott and Daybreak. Through these sample lots we received forty orders for rooted cuttings, amounting to 236 The Weekly Florists' Review, AUGUST 4. 1898. $24fi.40. As showing how the various sorts appealed to those who received them we append a list showing the number ordered of each sort: GOO Flora Hill at $5.00 per 100 $30.00 550 Mayor Pingree at $5.00 per 100 27.50 700 Triumph at $3.00 per 100 21.00 SCO Mrs. Bradt at $6.00 per 100 48.00 425 Lily Dean at $0.00 per 100 25.50 100 Maud Dean at $4.00 per 100 4.00 150 Morello at $4.00 per 100 6.00 975 Jubilee at $3.00 p«r 100 29.25 450 Armazindy at $3.00 per 100 13.50 525 Mrs. Duhme at $4.00 per 100 21.00 575 Daybreak at $2.00 per 100 11.50 325 Scott at $1.00 per 100 3.25 600 McGowan at $L00 per 100 6.00 Total $246.40 Valuing the blooms at $3 a hundred the total cost, including blooms, boxes, packing and expressing was $2.5.66, so it seemed to us a profitable venture as well as giving our customers an oppor- tunity to see for themselves what the new sorts were like. It can be plainly seen that the newer varieties took the eye, even if prices were higher. For blooming out of doors and for short stems indoors for use in floral designs we recommend Scott, Mc- Gowan and Mrs. Fisher. For winter bloomers and money makers. Flora Hill and Evelina for white; Jubilee for scarlet; Triumph, Argyle and Day- break for pink; Mrs. Bradt for varie- gated; Mayor Pingree and Gold Nug- get for yellow; Empress for crimson; Painted Lady and Psyche for trial. We would like to say a word for Tri- umph. We place the plants two feet apart each way and they are grand. Try this sort and you will soon be singing its praise. If sample blooms of this sort were sent to all florists there could not be half enough cut- tings made to supply the demand. I mean cuttings that were properly taken, not top cuttings, which make short lived plants, not fit for trial. Better take it from the bottom of the plant and get more wood than bloom. The Carnation Society should spare no effort to prevent the dissemination of varieties that are not up to the mark. Every time a poor sort is sent out the field is injured for the really meritorious new ones. Don't be in a hurry to bring out new sorts. Let the experimenting be done by the origina- tor, and certainly weak spots will be made known in a three or four years' trial, which a new sort should have be- fore it is placed on the market. And I believe it would be a good idea for the society to offer prizes for carnation rooted cuttings in various stages of growth. I think it would help us in making our notes on new varieties. A. MITTING. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Fellow Member: — An informal meet- ing of the American Carnation Society will be held in the meeting room of the S. A. F., at Omaha, Nebraska, Wednesday afternoon, August 17th, 1S9S, at 4 o'clock. New ideas for our meeting in Phila- delphia next February will bo in or- der; and your secretary will enter any new member you can bring into the society. (Signed.) WM. NICHOLSON, Pres't. Attest: ALBERT M. HERR, Sec'y. Cytisus Racemosus. At some time I have said (and oth- ers ^also) that Cytisus racemosus, a favorite Easter plant, should not be planted out, because they lift poorly, and with the greatest of care you will lose a large percentage. They are not a good house or window plant, soon dropping their fiowers and leaves as well, but for all that their color and neat, compact form covered with flowers keep up their popularity, and they were in as much demand as ever last Easter. If you put in a batch of cuttings last January, as you should, they should now be in 4-inch pots and be bushy lit- tle plants. They should now be in a house not too heavily shaded and where there is the greatest possible amount of ventilation. They should not be stunted for want of root room, and should be daily syringed as well as given a liberal watering. It left to their natural growth they would soon make irregular, straggling plants, and would lose their attractiveness, but they will conform to any shape by a constant apjilication of the shears. Don't be afraid every few weeks to go over them and clip off any growth that is asserting itself beyond the general outline of the plant. Begonias. In that very large family, the be- gonia, there are some that are very useful to the florist. A few dozen of the best varieties of the Rex type should be grown. They are very useful as a decorative plant on many occa- sions, and you need some good-sized plants to furnish you leaves to propa- gate from in November. They are truly a hot house plant, and this is the time to get a good growth. A shady house, with plenty of water and a daily syringing will soon make a fine plant. One of the very best house plants is Begonia manicata aurea. I have never heard yet of any one having enough of it. I think it has been usually propa- gated from a side shoot as you would any of that class of begonias, but T found last winter that it propagated by pieces of the leaf as does the Rex class and many other plants. Like the Rex this fine begonia is grown for its fine leaves, and. therefore, should have a light, rich soil and be encouraged to grow while we have the warm weather. It's a slow gi-ower in the winter. That very useful begonia which we call incarnata grandiflora, is not very profitable, but fiowering, as it always does, right at the holidays, makes it indispensable, not so much as a plant as for cutting to add to a bunch of flowers. If well grown it is very use- ful, the sprays lasting a long time in water, but if poorly grown it wilts quickly and is most unsatisfactory. It is often seen troubled with a disease which can be called a rust, and if once affected seldom grows out of it. This rust is caused, I believe, by a close, damp, and too heavily shaded house. They will thrive in a house now that has scarcely any shade and should not be put into a corner, but given a bench where there is a good circulation of air. You don't want them to make a quick, succulent growth, but a sun ripened, hard growth, and when the time comes for firing, a night tempe- ture of 5.5 degrees is plenty, with all the daylight you can give them; then this handsome begonia is really useful and profitable. For the past two or three years we have found that Begonia Vernon is one of the most satisfactory summer fiowering plants. It makes a good vase plant, and where a large lot of bedding has to be done it is a most agreeable change. It can be raised from cut- tings, although that is a costly way of getting up a stock. You should be on the look out now for seed of it. for wherever there are a few plants in flower, seed is easily gathered, and sow it about September 1. Sow thinly or there will be a "damping off" before the plants are large enough to handle. It should be needless to say that like all begonia seed it is so small that it needs no covering. Pressed into the soil, covered with a wet cloth or light of glass and kept moist is all the covering it needs. Pelargoniums. If any of my readers grow pelargoni- ums they will notice that they are now out of flower and making a good growth. When I say pelargoniums I wish to use that name as applying to the show section. The zonale geranium is a pelargonium and so are all other geranuims, but in this country we call the zonale. bronze, scented and varie- gated classes geraniums, while the show, regal and fancy section retain the true generic name of pelargonium Keep them rather on the dry side and in full exposure to the sun, for that will prepare them for a condition tu AUaUST 4, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 237 propagate, which is best done at the end of this month, and for which I will give hints later on. WM. SCOTT. THE EUCHARIS. Much has been written about this plant as a florists' flower. We have grown it largely for the past twenty years and the treatment we have given it, is so very different from any that we have seen, we will give the readers of The Florists' Review our way of growing one of the most successful, all-year-round pure white flowers, that cannot be surpassed for fine funeral work, bridal bouquets and flat bunches. We have a bed eighty feet long and six feet wide, that has since last Sep- tember produced five full crops of bloom, that will run from four to five weeks from first bloom until crop is off, cutting as high as two hundred and fifty blooms per day, when in the height of the crop. The bed is now out of bloom, but we can at any time cut a dozen or so. The first crop came in in September and again in December of last .vear, in February, a small crop, a very fine crop at Easter and it is now sending up the flower scapes for a new crop. The bed has not been disturbed as a whole but twice in 20 years, and then only to put a new bottom in the bench. The last time it was moved we put in cedar boards and they still last. The bed has not been dried oft since start- or other manure. When the flower stalks begin to show up, strong liquid manure is given once a week until the flowers begin to open. Shade is put on by whitewashing the glass in summer goes off. The house runs from 62 to 65 degrees at night in winter. A four-inch line (supply) runs under the bed. We have found that they must be let alone. Don't try to divide them until Washington Park, Chicago. ed. As the clumps of the bulbs spread out, we lift out a clump or so to give room. The bed is well watered every day in summer with the hose, and top dressed from time to time with sheep heavy and no air given them. The house often goes up to 120 degrees in summer until the leaves wilt with the heat in the middle of the day, then freshen up again as soon as the sun the clumps spread out. or dry them off. Keep them growing all the time and dust with tobacco dust under the leaves or give tobacco water to keep off the thrips. There is nothing, we find, equal to the eucharis for fine white, and by put- ting in a bench that will last, so they will not have to be disturbed, in a warm end of a shady house, you can always depend on a flower that is choice as an orchid and a better seller. Our variety is the Eucharis grandi- flora. Amazonica is a ishy bloomer un- less great care is taken with it, and it will only give at the best two crops a year. Wc have some clumps of it in our bed of grandiflora and we flnd it likes the f.eaiment we give the others, but the bloom only comes twice a year. We tried to present with this to the readers of The Florists' Review a photograph of the bed in bloom, but on account of a few plants getting in the way that moved, it blurred the negative. The flowers will keep in water for a week if kept in a cool place and they do not bruise easily. A bunch of the eucharis made up with the Asparagus plumosus or adiantum will always win in funeral work. Cincinnati, O. B. P. CRITCHELL. SAN FRANCISCO.— The State Board of Trade has decided to send a repre- sentative to the Hawaiian islands to make a collection of their horticultur- al, agricultural and manufactured pro- ducts, to be added to the present per- manent exhibit of the board. 238 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST 4. 1898. ..THE... Society of American Florists WILL HOLD ITS Fourteenth Annual Meeting ...AT... Omaha, Neb., August 16, 17, 18 and 19. OFFICERS. Pres.. WM F. GUDE. Washington. D. C. Vice-Pres.. A. DONAGHUE. Omaha. Neb. Secy. WM. J. STEWART. 67 Bromfield St.. Boston. Treas.. H. B. BEATTY. Oil City. Pa. Members may remit their annual dues in ad- vance to the Secretary, who will mail receipt and badge for 1S98, For space in the trade exhibition address S. B. Stew.-\rt. Supt., 119 North 16th Street, Omaha, Neb. REDUCED RAILROAD RATES TO THE CONVENTION. From the West. As announced in our last issue, the Western Passenger Association has now granted the requested rate of one fare plus $2 for the round trip to the convention of the S. A. F. at Omaha, and a rate of only one fare for the round trip from points within a radius of 150 miles of Omaha. This very favorable rate should insure a large attendance at the convention from western territory. Following is the full text of the official letter in the matter: Chicago, July 26. 1S98. W. P. A. Circular Letter No. 1420. Annual Convention Society American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Omaha. N«b., Aug. 16-19, 1898— Proposition submitted for rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip from Association territory east of and including Utah, except that from, points with- in a radius of 150 miles of Omaha rate of one fare for the round trip to apply. Adopted. To Lines Interested; Referring to W. P. A. Consultation Letter No. 94, submitting the following proposition for reduced rates for the above occasion: RATE— One lowest, regular first class nor- mal tariff (not temporarily red.uced) fare for the round trip plus $2.00 from Association ter- ritory east of and including Utah, except that from points within a radius of 150 miles from Omaha, rate of one fare for the round trip will apply. The following selling and basing rates to apply from terminals named, viz.: Chicago. $14.75; Peoria, $13.25; St. Louis, $13.50. DATES OF SALE.— Tickets to be sold Au- gust 14 and 15 from all points east of the eastern state lines of Colorado and Wyoming, and Aug. 13th from points west thereof, also Aug. 16th from points within 150 miles of Oma- ha for trains arriving in Omaha on the morn- ing of that date. LIMITS OF TICKETS— Final return limit Aug. 25, 1S9S, with continuous passage transit limits in each direction. FORM OF TICKET— All tickets sold from or through St. Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, SL Louis, lower Missouri River points, Colorado, common points or Cheyenne, to be of usual ironclad signature and witness form requiring execution in each case by Joint Agent at Omaha. From other points ordinary excur- sion form of ticket to be used. Rates named above from eastern gateways of the Association to be tendered connecting lines for basing purposes, under the conditions named. No objection having been raised, the above proposition is hereby declared adopted. Respectfully. B. D, CALDWELL, Chairman. From the East. The Central Passenger Association has now granted the Society of Amer- ican Florists a rate of a fare and a third tor the round trip, on the certifi- cate plan. This now covers the whole country as far west as Chicago and St. Louis and north of West Virginia. For the territory weat of Chicago and St. Louis a still lower rate has been made, as announced above. Now that the railroads have granted the concessions that have been so vig- orously urged, there should be a gra~d outpouring at the convention. FROM THE EAST TO OMAHA. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia has arranged to take the Southwestern Express on the Pennsylvania railroad, leaving New York Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p. m.; Philadelphia, 4:30 p. m.; Har- risburg, 7:30 p. m.; Washington, 3:30 p. m.; Baltimore, 4:3.5 p. m.; arriving in Chicago Aug. 15 at 5 p. m.; leaving Chicago by Burlington Route at 5:50 p. m., and reaching Omaha at 8:10 a. m., Tuesday Aug. 16, the opening day of the convention. The cost for the round trip, on the certificate plan, will not exceed ,$41.34. Sleeper $7.50 each way for double berth, or half price when two occupy one berth. A rate of single fare for the round trip may yet be obtained which would reduce the above given rate about $10. Those wishing to join this party are requested to send their names to John Westcott, Ridge and Lehigh Aves., or Robert Craig, 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia. OMAHA HOTELS. Below is given full information about the hotels of Omaha that are convenient to the convention hall: $1.00-1.50 Hotel. Her Grand, 16th and Howard, The Millard, 13th and Douglas, 100 $3.00 up. $1.50 up. Arcade Hotel, 13th and Douglas, lOO 2.00 Hotel Dellone, 14th and Capitol av. 450 2.00 up. 1.00 up. The New Mercer, 12th and Howard. 300 2.00-2.50 1.00-1.60 Hotel Barker. 13th and Jones, 100 1.50 1.00 The Midland. 16th and Chicago. 150 1.50-2.00 .50-100 Drexel Hotel, 16th and Webster, 100 .75 up. Murray Hotel, 14th and Harney, 100 2.50 up. Victoria Hotel, Dodge St., nr. 13th, 50 1.50 up. Dodge European (gentlemen only), 101-111 So. 13th. 40 1.00 Hotel Vendome, 414 So. 13th, 40 1.00-1.50 The Windsor, 10th and Jackson, 50 2.00 Hotel Garfield, 1515 Howard, 200 .25 up. The Brunswick, 16th and Jackson, 200 2.00-3.00 1.00 up. NOW is the time to send advs. for our Convention Number, to be issued Aug. 18. OMAHA, NEB. The Convention. The special meeting of the Omaha Florists' Club, Wednesday last, was well attended, and nearly all arrange- ments for convention week have been completed. Some changes for the bet- ter have been made, and the prospect- ive enjoyments in your behalf are about as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 3:30 p. m., the convention will accept the invitation of Mr. Liniger to visit his famous art gallery, with its half million dollar col- lection, and enjoy lunch with him. Tuesday, at 7 p. m., the plant and other exhibits will be throvvfu open to the public, and music by the Mandolin Club of the city will add interest to the first hour of the evening. From 8 to !) o'clock will be devoted to President Gude's reception, and at 9 p. m. Prof. Taylor will commence his stereopticon lecture, and, it reports are correct, you will not care how long it continues. This is crowding a good deal into your first day, but there's more to follow. We propose to make ynu remember this convention pleasantly. Wednesday, at 2 p. m. sharp, the bowling contest will commence at Krug Park. and it will continue until the cup is won, if it takes all night. You will note a change has been made in this location, and all believe this to be the ideal spot for your amusement. So all who can come, as well as the bowlers, are invited to Krug park on Wednes- day afternoon. The fat man',3 race will materialize there also, and various other athletic contests. The park is handsome, and the ladies will be in- vited to participate in the alternoon's outing. Those who desire can return to the city and the exposition in the evening. Thursday afternoon it is now be- lieved that Mr. J. F. Wilcox will give the convention a trolley ride to beau- tiful Fairmount park in Council Bluffs, stopping at his own home for luncheon on the way. This will be a special treat for all, and it is hoped the whole con- vention will participate. There will be special illuminations and music on Thursday evening at the exposition, and it is the intention to return from Mr. Wilcox's in time to take in the glories of the electric illu- mination and all the other grand fea- tures of the exposition. It will be mid- night before the last florist leaves the seductive Midway. The magnificence of the electric effects, the music on the waters, the dreamy charm of myriads of flowers glistening in the white light and filling the air with fragrance, the beautiful White City, standing out against the dark blue background of the sky, glorious in its fairyland love- liness! Well! you must be more or less than human if you can leave it till the last sound of harmony has died away and the last light has vanished and you come back to this practical old world again. And so will end, I trust, for you AUGUST 4, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 239 one of the happiest nights in all your memory. Now, the convention over, and the "business" shelved, come.s Friday, and "the end." As I have said before, we have concluded to extend to you for that day the courtesies of the great Trans-Mississippi Exposition, and to have you "make a day of it." You will be provided with passes on Thursday, so that you can, if you will, commence "your day" as early Friday as you please. At noon the whole convention is expected to meet at the Nebraska state building, which has been secured for your comfort. Here you v/ill be re- galed with "food for soul and body," farewell speeches will be made and "Auld Lang Syne" sung, and then your cares and duties at an end, you will be "let loose" to do and to see and to be happy, until satiated, and weary, and satisfied, you join, as I know you will, in "Three cheers for Omaha," and say, as I know you will. "This has been the best convention I have ever attended, and I'm glad I came!" Notes. On August 2 will occur the society event of the season in Omaha, when all the leading ladies of the city partic- ipate in the Floral Carnival. The weather makes the use of artificial flowers a necessity, but the florists will benefit somewhat, as the ladies will use the natural flowers for personal decorations. Mr. J. J. Hess has returned from his two weeks' eastern trip, ten pounds heavier and several pounds happier. He reports a delightful series of visits to all the leading florists from Chi- cago to Washington, and is especially eloquent over the courteous treatment he received everywhere, especially at the capital, under President Gude's care. He found much interest every- where in the convention, and predicts a grand attendance. The Denver & Rio Grande railroad is arranging for an excursion to Den- ver, Salt Lake and intervening points of interest, for the week succeeding the florists' convention, and if a party of twenty-five can be secured most lib- eral concessions will be made and a glorious trip over the mouutains will be enjoyed. Out of 50O florists who will be at the convention, 10 per cent, will want to secure this added pleasure. If they will send their names at once to J. Austin Shaw he will give them full instructions on the subject. S. B. Faulkner is fast building up a prosperous business. His experience in floriculture has extended over a pe- riod of thirty-five years, beginning in England when he was but i:5 years of age. He came to America in 1f^S2 and entered the employ of A. Donaghue, Sr., of this city, for whom ho was fore- man for ten years, only leaving him to establish his present business. He has already nearly l(),fMK> square feet of glass, and contemplates the building of another large house next spring. His three sons are all engaged in the busi- ness with him. The oldest son enters the employ of H. A. Dreer in Septem- ber. J. AUSTIN SHAW. MANURE AND SOIL CRUSHER. The accompanying engraving shows an inexpensive home made manure and soil crusher used by Stollery Bros., Argyle Park, Chicago. It is used mainly for making manure fine for mulches, but is also used for making lumpy soil fine when this is necessary. The cylinder consists of ,n section of round fence post into which a lot of spikes have been driven, and the box containing the cylinder Is open at top and bottom. The manure or soil is thrown into the hopper, the crank turned, and it drops out at the bot- tom well broken up. Th»y tised to work their manure for mulches through a wire mesh, but this made a Manure and Soil Crusher. great deal of work and they have found the apparatus illustrated a very great saving in labor. If it is wished to have the manure very fine spikes can be driven in through the sides of the box, arrang- ing the row so that the teeth will pass between those on the roller. ' This will tear it up very fine. CHICAGO. The Market. The supply continues to shorten somewhat and demand to apparently Increase. Good tea roses are hard to get, and the best bring as high as $4. though the bulk are sold at $2 to $3, and some as low as $1. Carnations range all the way from 50 cents to $1.25, a small quantity bringing the top price, while the majority go at from 60 to 75 cents. Asters are coming in freely, but move rather slowly. There are sweet peas in abundance. Common ferns are getting rather scarce again. All the dealers report business some- what better than usual at the season, though several find plenty of time to rest and gossip. All have confidence in an extra good business the coming season. Club Outing. The Milwaukee trip is the next on the list and will be taken next Thurs- day, August 11. The Virginia has been selected and she will leave the Good- rich dock at 9:00 a. m., arriving at Milwaukee at 2 p. m., and reach Chi- cago again at 10 p. m. The party will be taken charge of by the Milwaukee fiorists on arrival there and they will endeavor to make it pleasant for the visitors. A special rate of 85 cents for the round trip has been secured. Tick- ets may be had of Mr. Edgar Sanders or at any of the wholesale florists. Bring your family and a well filled lunch basket with you and make a jolly day of it. An effort is being made to induce the wholesalers to close on that day so all may take the trip. To Omaha. The special rate of $14.75 for the round trip to Omaha should insure a large delegation from Chicago and vi- cinity to the convention. It is a splen- did opportunity to enjoy the double at- traction of the convention of the na- tional soeiety and tne great Trans-Mis- sissippi Exposition, at a very moderate outlay. The Chicago Florists' Club will have a special car on the Burlington train leaving Chicago at 5:50 p. m., Monday, Aug. 15, and reaching Omaha at 8:10 a. m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, the open- ing day of the convention. A circular issued by the commit- tee of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia announces that the delegation from Philadelphia and other eastern points will arrive over the Pennsyl- vania road at 5 p. m.. August 15, and will travel on the same train with the Chicago party from here on. The par- ties from Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and other points will also center here and travel on the same train. It promises to be a very large and very jolly party. A large number of berths have al- ready been reserved in the special car of the Chicago Florists' Club. Others desiring berths reserved should ad- dress G. L. Grant, 334 Dearborn Street. A Hail Storm. Last Thursday evening a severe storm passed over Chicago and in places there was a heavy fall of hail. Some of the florists suffered serious losses. About seven-eighths of the glass in the Reissig greenhouses at Riverside was broken, making practi- cally a clean sweep. The Garfield Park Floral Co. lost 13.000 feet out of their total surface of 16,000 feet, with no in- surance. At Mr. E. Weinhoeber's place on the north side over 3,000 square feet were broken, and this included a lot of heav.v ribbed glass three-sixteenths of an inch thick on his main show house. This will show the size and force of the hail. Mr. Wienhoeber carried insur- ance in the Hail Association. Palms suffered less than might be expected from the hail and broken glass, but a 240 The Weekly Florists^ Review. batch of rubbers looked as though they had been with Cervera. On the west side Swain Nelson & Sons lost 1,500 feet of glass, while it was nearly a clean sweep for H. N. Bruns. H. Schil- ler and H. F. Halle. Vaughan's green- houses at Western Springs lost some 3.000 lights of glass. In the last issue of The Review ap- peared an engraving of some green-, houses at Auburn, N. Y., that had been riddled by hail, and the local unfortu- naies say the picture was surely true to life. They have had the real thing to compare it with. ^^arious Notes. Edw. E. Peiser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., is enjoying a week's vacation at Spring Lake, Mich. W. E. Lynch has returned from his eastern trip. Bassett & Washburn have had their store repainted and the walls tinted, making it very bright and attractive. Mrs. Horton reports excellent business. Mr. Washburn is expected back soon from his Colorado trip. Mr. Bassett is still at Delavan Lake. Chas Dickinson, of E. H. Hunt's, is enjoying a second honeymoon, his wife having arrived from the Pacific Coast. E. H. Hunt is still gaining strength and is able to be at the store a .short time each day. Kennicott Bros. Co. are much grati- fied at the way business has held up during the dull period and believe the coming season's business will be a rec- ord breaker. Archie Spencer, of Reinberg Bros., also has great confidence in the out- look for the coming season and will be much disappointed it it does not run far ahead of last season. Flint Kennicott is still living at his place at The Grove, but comes to the city every day. Mr. H. F. Halle is still receiving ap- plications for position as palm and or- chid grower and desires us to state that he does not wish further applica- tions. Joshua Brooks, a son of Samuel Brooks, the pioneer florist of Chicago, died July 26 aged 80 years. He was with his father when the latter built the first greenhouses in this city at the corner of Clark and Adams Sts., but later he started a book "store in Ga- lena and was in business there for many years. Walter Mott. representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, was a recent vis- itor, and when he left was headed west toward Omaha. Bo'wiing. Following are the scores made at the alleys last Friday evening: Av. G. L. Grant Iffi 176 151? 13(1 lf,fl ... ir.l A. Kohlbrand . ..96 120 203 13S 167 153 146 E. Winterson 162 154 164 140 129 89 139 G. StoUery 112 146 137 101 148 138 130 F. Stollery 127 147 114 155 118 98 126 C. Schweigert . ... 85 108 123 118 120 120 112 C. Pruner 106 106 A. Lange 83 S3 THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G, L UKA.XT, El.itok .\yu M.^naoer. The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicaso, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, ?i.oo a year. To Europe, 52.00, Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising: rates: Per inch, $1.00; X page, Sis.so; full page, S27.00. Discounts: 6 times, s per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent ; 26 times. 20 per cent ; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i&jS. YOU will make a mistake if you do not have an adv. in our Convention Number, to be issued August IS. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. In an early issue we shall inaugurate a new department in which will be given weekly the very latest fashions in floral arrangements in New York. And the florist in charge of this de- partment will be prepared to answer any questions asked by our readers re- garding floral arrangements and deco- rations. We believe this department will be very useful to our readers. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The past week has been quite an agreeable surprise all around, and ac- tually was a reminder of the busy season. Manager Walsh, of the co-op- erative market, reports that stock has been cleaned up nearly every day, the demand being for funeral work most- ly, of which there is quite a lot, owing to the demise of two or three very prominent men. Roses, as usual, have flrst call, and the supply has shortened up very con- siderably, owing jiartly to a long spell of disagreeable weather and a demand from the prominent summer resorts. Brides and Maids sell easily at from $4 to $6 per hundred. Kaiserins are scarce and good blooms are snapped up quickly at $8; seconds easily bring $6. Red roses are decidedly scarce, especially Beauties, which are selling from $1 to $i per dozen. Carnations are plenty, but the majority are still from the inside, 50 cents per hundred being the ruling price. Out-of-door stock is of superior qual- ity and eagerly sought at from $1 to $1.50 per hundred. Valley in ample supply; held at $4. Sweet peas plenty, quality very poor; selling price $1 per thousand. Asters are in good demand, especially whites, which easily bring 50 cents per hundred. Pond lilies are plenty, without much call. Candytuft, feverfew and flowers of that nature are selling well, ovring to the demand for white flowers. The Weekly Exhibition. The show of the Horticultural So- ciety on Saturday abounded with a profusion of seasonable bloom, and with the attractive exhibition of mush- rooms, made by the Boston Myco- logical Club, was heartily enjoyed by the many visitors. Prizes were award- ed for antirrhinums, W. H. Lincoln obtaining first and John Jeffries sec- ond. Geo. Hollis made a fine display of perennial phlox and obtained sec- ond prize, while T. C. Thurlow was awarded a gratuity. Prizes were also awarded for native wild flowers, the first going to Mrs. W. S. Eager, second to Mrs. D. P. Richards, third to Miss Genevieve Doran. There were four other exhibitors, making quite a show of natives. Jas. Comley made a fine display of seasonable blooms and was awarded a gratuity, as was also John L. Gardner for a display of the com- mon tiger lily arranged with perennial phlox. Mrs. E. M. Gill and Rea Bros, were awarded gratuities for excellent displays of seasonable bloom. Mr. W. D. Huntingdon, of Lynn, Mass.. ex- hibited a dish of high bush blueber- ries, showing the vast improvement that can be made by superior cultiva- tion, as compared with those grown wild in the fields. News Items. The old guard, consisting of W. W. Edgar, W. J. Stewart, E. E. Hatch, M. Norton, Lawrence Cotter and others, to the number of about twenty, had an enjoyable outing for a couple of days at Old Orchard, Me., being the guests of P. and Ned Welch. F. H. Houghton, of Houghton & Clark, has gone on his annual tour to Newport, as assistant to Miss S. Fad- den, and Tom Clark made a flying visit to help them out on the occasion of a swell dinner given in honor of the Italian prince. All the old-timers about Boston will regret to learn of the death of Jim Barrett, for years a trusted employee of the late firm of C. M. Hovey & Co., of Cambridge. p. NEW YORK. The Market. These are dull, uneventful days and to mention prices is like shaking the proverbial "red rag," and there's war enough at present. New crops of roses of the old varieties arc coming in and the market will soon be swamped with heaps of Maids, Brides and Beauties, with the waiolesaler at the mercy of the Greeks and Turks. There is a vast amount of patience ex- ercised by the growers in the produc- tion of flowers, but very little in the sale of them. The New York flower buyer will take no excuse for poor flowers. He simply laughs at you when you tell him there are no fine roses to be had, and he rarely buys the best you can offer him at these times. He is used to having the finest and he knows no differences of sea- son. There was quite a demand for or- chids the past week or so, but there were none to be had aside from a few Cypripedium Lawrenceanum and Den- AUGUST 4, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 241 drobium Phalaenopsis. I.ilium aura- tum is plentiful and is used to a great- er extent that ever before. In fact, aside from gladiolus and asters, it is the only flower seen in the florists' windows at present. The Kaiserin is about the best rose in the market just now. At Thos. Young's they are receiving flowers with stems like those of Beauties. Wal- ter Sheridan is handling the only nov- elty on the market. It is a fine new cerise colored carnation named after Maud Adams, the popular actress, and it is very promising. We hear very little about novelties, and it looks as though we will have to rely upon the old standbys the coming season. Funeral Designs. The funeral of the late Sergeant Hamilton Fish, Jr., who was killed at Siboney, Cuba, took place here July 2{). There were about fifty floral de- signs, including some very beautiful wreaths. One was a crescent wreath containing a thousand Valley and a cluster of Victoria roses, tied at the broad part with a large bow of white satin ribbon. Another crescent wreath was of solid purple asters, with two cycas leaves tied at one side and a large cluster of valley and Cypripe- dium Lawrenceanum tied with broad white ribbon where the leaves were at- tached to the wreath. An immense broad wreath of Lilium auratum tied with wide white ribbon was very im- posing, and a very pretty wreath was made of Nymphaea odorata and a clus- ter of Dendrobium Phalaenopsis, with a bow of white ribbon. It was most remarkable that all the arrangements sent to this funeral con- sisted of wreaths and bunches. Many of the wreaths were poorly arranged, though coming from some of the "palaces" or "Bon Ton" stores of this city. It is more than likely the artists of these establishments were away on vacations. When purple asters are tied in strings in the center of cycas leaves some one must be trying hard to be original. A great many of the designs were tied with American flags and red, white and blue ribbon. All the flowers were afterward sent to the wounded soldiers now in the city's hospitals. Various Notes. J. M. Thorburn & Co., the noted seedsmen, until lately at 15 John street, have removed to their spacious new store at ;J(i Cortlandt street, im- mediately opposite that of Peter Hen- derson & Co. Wm. E. Hearne, with the Kemble Floral Co., Oskaloosa, Iowa, is an old- time New Yorker, and was recently here on a visit. Mr. Hearne v.-as sur- prised at the size of this village, but says the boys out west are moving and that visitors to the S. A. F. convention will be agreeably surprised. Apropos of this, I may say it is hard to get anyone here down to a positive state- ment that he is going to Omaha. The great distance is the trouble, neverthe- less it is expected that quite a few will be mustered up when the last bugle is sounded. Let us have the convention of 1899 in New York city and it will be the greatest the society ever had. Herbert Spavins, secretary of the Westchester County (N. Y.) Horticul- tural Society, was in to see us and re- ports a good business in his section. The above society has given out sev- eral hundred double Gen. Grant gera- niums to the school children in the several small towns and villages situ- ate in the Hudson valley, and have of- fered forty dollars in prizes for the best plants, which are to be exhibited at the society's fall show to be held in Mount Kisco, N. Y., in November. This is an example to every society in the country. D. BUFFALO. There is really little worth reporting, only I feel that if I do not write a word from this much spread out, as- phalt town one or two of my friends may think that I am poorly, alias sick. alias fractured frame, or punctured tire. A very recent shower of three hours' duration makes us feel kinder toward.-; all nature, including the weather and although wetting things in general but skin-deep, it makes us frown on the ills of fortune with a relaxed grimace. The meridian of the florists' slough of despondency is over and from now on we shall expect a slow but gradual increase in business. The torrid July just passed will long be remembered, not only as having a very high aver- age temperature and extreme drought, but an almost total cessation of flor- ists' sales, and I don't blame the pub- lic a bit for taking a rest, but soon a change will come, flowers will be of some value and an increased quality will attract buyers. The extreme low- est point in the dull times occurred at 3 a. m., July 31st, for 54 years ago at that hour and date began the first edition of Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints. The only place in town that would lead you to think there was business going on is at Mr. Wm. Kasting's wholesale depot. It is wonderful to see almost tons of asters, gladiolus, tuberoses and carnations, and roses in smaller quantities. You would think at 9 a. m. that it was a much congest- ed establishment, but by noon they have disappeared, showing that al- though we all complain, there is in the aggregate a good deal of business done even if it is cheap. G. Sebastian Pickleman, the late president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and general manager of the Buffalo Cutflower Exchange, has sold out the business to Wm. Kasting. There is not much to sell in a whole- sale florist's establishment at this time of year except the good will and ice box. Billy K. says he will get the ice box in easily enough, but the entrance of the good will, will, Will says, com- pel him to take down his whole front. Great times are expected at our out- ing tomorrow, the 3rd. How we will masticate those creatures that think they can play ball. We are a family of ball players and when too old to run bases make excellent umpires, but I must not anticipate, only my pen longs to give you a faithful story of our fun. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, of Mar- ket street, Philadelphia, were here yes- terday and unfortunately, for me, I did not meet them. I regret it very mtich for John and his little wife deserve all the courtesy that we are able to ex- tend. We may meet today "on that beautiful shore," Ontario. It seems now that the few who will go to Omaha from here will travel to Chicago as cheap as they can. consist- ent with comfort, and there join the big crow-d from that city, who it ap- pears have a most reasonable rate to Omaha and return. The journey is half the thing. When you go anywhere for a holiday, make up your mind to begin to take things easy and comfort- ably just as soon as you have kissed the old lady goodbye. If we could have a week or two of low temperature the attendance in the west would be much larger and that's not fancy. W. S. TO MY FRIENDS AND CRITICS. My query about the fertilization of cucumbers has been answered fully. Much obliged, especially to my towns- man, Mr. Harry Swift, who wrote so courteously, but I don't like that man who wrote something about it in a contemporary of last week. Such re- marks pain me awfully. I told him that this was the very end of the crop and the little picture was merely one remote corner. It appears that it was not very clear who grew the "cucks." They were on my own little farm. Of the hundreds of dozens that were cut averaging 20 inches, not 10 per cent were deformed or had that "bulb" on the end. They were as straight as the proverbial Mauser rifle barrel and of a uniform thickness, and hundreds of them had been pollinated, while the bottle nosed ones seen in the picture were left to the agency of air and in- sects, so I shall do just as I like about lying in bed in spite of "G. J." Another contempoiiary publishes over the signature of "Job." which is doubtless an abbreviation of "Just out Bedlam," a stricture on what I meant for the purest admiration of my friends in Philadelphia. This J. O. B. takes exception to the remark, "and the great majority attend conventions without any axe to grind." If there were a thousand men in attendance at a convention with an axe to grind I would glory in it. Any man who goes to the convention to do business, no matter whether he offers a boiler, flower-pot, palm, bulbs or any other floral requisite has an axe to grind. The trade department of our conven- tion is an essential and worthy part of it and it would be sadly lacking without it. yet when you have an in- centive to go in the way of business 242 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST 4, 1898. you Will be likely to attend. More credit is to be given to the man who spends his time, his money and ability by his presence at all conventions without seeing any pecuniary gain, but the far greater satisfaction that he has enjoyed the fellowship of his brother florists, and there has been a mutual time of pleasure and indirectly of prof- it to the man who attends the conven- tion and has something to sell, has an' honest axe to grind, in spite of any sickly moralizing by Job. or anvbodv else. W. s. ST. LOUIS. The Market. The condition of the cut flower trade remains about the same as last re- ported; even funeral orders have been lost sight of the past week. There is considerable new rose stock coming in at present. Prices on roses are from $2 to $3. some extra fine stock going as high as U and $5. Beauties have quite a call, but supph- is short. Extra long stems are quoted at from $8 to $15. but the majoritv go at $2 and $6. Carnations are poor and not over- plentiful; price opened this week at 75 cents and $1. Sweet peas have been a drug and only white and pink sell at 15 cents per 100; others as low as 10 cents. Asters are selling well and the market is not overstocked: price $1 per 100. Hardy hydrangeas are coming in now and will help out con- siderably when one has lots of funeral work; price $3 per 100. Plenty of gladiolus stalks are going to waste at the wholesale houses. The Florist Club. The members of the Florist Club arc requested to attend the next meetin? of the club without fail, as the elec- tion of officers for the ensuing year will- take place; also all florists who expect to go to Omaha should then hand m their names. The meeting 7 if 7%n'"'' °° M°"'!ay night. August », at 7:30 p. m. sharp. St. Louis t J Omaha. The St. Louis Florist Club has ar- ranged to travel by the Missouri Pa- cific railway in a special car. train leaving St. Louis Sunday night, Au- gust 14, at 8:25, at Union Station. The tare for the round trip will be $13 50- sleeping car $5 extra for round trip. Tho.se wishing to take advantage of this low rate will remit to John W Kunz, 822 Olive street, on or before August 12. There are now eighteen names in the hands of Mr. Kunz. and we expect to make it twenty-four bv meeting of the club. Notes. Prof. Wni. Trelease, of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, is back from his trip abroad, feeling in the best of health. The professor expects to go to Omaha with the boys, if business will permit. Frank Ellis, of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., returned home Sunday morning from his two weeks' trip through Missouri. Frank made the longest stay at Slater, and expects to visit that town as often as he can, Mrs. E. C. Buechel, of the Riessen Floral Co.. left Monday evening for Okauchee Lake, Wis. Mr. Buechel will join his wife at the same place Saturday to spend the summer. On their way back they will call on their many friends in Chicago. C. Young & Sons. Co. are repainting and decorating their store and mak- ing many changes. Mr. John Young and daughter will leave in a few days for Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. Walter Mott. one of Billy Scott's "Blooming Buffalo Bowlers," is in the city on his way to Omaha. Mr. Mott represents H. A. Dreer, of Phila- delphia. He reports trade good in his line. Bowling Items. The Bowling Club on last Monday night ended its July series of thirteen games. J. J. Beneke wins the average medal and J. W. Kunz the high score medal. Following are the scores and averages: Xo. To- Av- High Name,':. CJames. tal. erage. Score Beneke 13 209.-i 161 218 Schray 10 1583 158 198 Kuehn 13 1972 152 217 C. Beyer 10 1510 151 189 Helwig 6 S92 149 183 Kunz 13 1917 147 220 Weber 6 S12 133 172 Sanders 13 16G1 12S 168 J. Young .s 980 122 174 F. Fillmore 13 1170 113 163 The cool night on Monday brought out ten bowlers, who rolled four games. Walter Mott was a visitor and rolled with the boys. The scores and averages of the four games will be found below, and I think they are pretty good for "hard alleys." We will not bowl next Monday, as the club meeting is on that night. Names. 12 3 4 Total. Av. C. A. Kuehn 177 224 203 165 769 192 E. Schrav 169 1.30 186 134 639 159 J. J. Beneke 175 156 120 179 630 157'i Carl Beyer 196 1.38 157 113 624 156 John Young 163 134 173 470 156 R. F. Tesson 154 151 1.57 125 587 149 .7. W. Kunz 113 161 167 140 581 145 W. Mott 159 140 121 147 567 141 C. C. Sanders 184 140 113 112 549 137 F. J. Fillmore 115 120 110 99 444 111 J. J. B. PHILADELPHIA. The Market. The market continues dull, the de- mand being confined chiefly to white flowers. Kaiserin continues to im- prove in quality. The selected grad'^ is excellent. Carnot makes a pretty companion rose for Kaiserin and should become a fair summer sort. It is rather too easily bruised to be per- fectly satisfactory. Asters are becom- ing more plentiful. The great im- provement in hardy phlox gives prom- ise that this flower will appear as .1 candidate for favor in the summer cut flower market of the future. Notes. Chestnut Hill Park proves wonder- fully attractive this hot weather, espe- cially to the working men of our great city. Quite a lot of planting was done at this park. Coleus is much favored. Rather a curious factor entered into the competition for this contract. The company in asking for bids, specified that the stock must be grown in pots of certain sizes, which were named, and must be ready for planting May 10, if required. Of course this only applied to geraniums and to plants of that degree of hardiness, as nobody would be foolish enough to risk plant- ing coleus outdoors for at least ten days after that time. It afterward appeared that most of the stock was not required until about the 10th of June. This fact was prob- ably known to the successful bidder at the time; the company overlooking the difference twenty or thirty days woubl make. All tne best 4-inch plants for early orders can be gotten out of the houses the second week in May and the space filled by shifting up small stufl:, which by June 10th should be quite as good as the first batch was a month before. This second lot can be profitably sold at twenty per cent lower than the price of the first batch. Florists desiring to bid successfully for such contracts in the future should make a point of finding out whether the time clause will or will not be strictly enforced and base their calcu- lations accordingly. Edward Heacock is remodelling a private greenhouse for W. W. Frazier of Jenkinstown and building another for that gentleman's son. The flag made of plants on the island at Chestnut Hill Park has been re- placed by one made of electric lights. Robert Craig is going to the conven- tion. J. w. Y. PITTSBURG. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company, Limited, has been organized, and will caiTy* on an exclusively wholesale bus- iness in cut flowers. The orticers are: Fred Burki. president; Theodore P. Langhans, secretary; William A. Clarke, treasurer. Mr. Burki is the well known grower of Bellevue. Mr. Langhans was formerly of Langhans & Co., Allegheny, and Mr. Clarke was with Elliott & Ulam. of this city. Lo- cation has not yet been selected, but it is intended to have the business in operation by September 1. This will be the first wholesale cut flower com- mission house in Pittsburg. The stand- ing of the men connected with the new venture will undoubtedly assure suc- cess. KEROSENE EMULSION. Replying to "R," the fo.inula for kerosene emulsion is as follows: One-half pound hard soap. Two quarts kerosene. One gallon hot water. Stir with a syringe till the whole is curdled. When cool and well mixed it will be quite thick. When using re- duce fifteen times in water. W. S. AU3UST 4, The Weekly Florists' Review^ 243 WANT ADVERTfSEMENTS. TO RENT — Ten greenhouses for cut-flower growing, within 12 miles of Chicago. Glass in good con- dition. For further information address Rex, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— Smgle man of good steady habits, who understands rose and carnation growing, also to assist at other work sometimes. For further particulars address F , ; of Florists* Re SITUATION WANTED— By a first class grower of ^^ roses, carnations and 'mums and general stock, can give reference from three of the largest growers in Penn- sylvania. Ten years' experience. Address J. R„ care of Red Rock Rosarj-, Foster Brook P. O., MeKean Co., Penn. SITUATION WANTED- By carnation grower, is 1- ' years' experience, t; years with last employer. Ad- dress D., care Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. S.ooo feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least ^3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about elling, failing health. Address Florists' Review. FOR SALE— First class florists' si Excellent trade, established fiftee desires to devote his whole time to otiher busii unusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' T\rANTED— Young German f onst for growmg pot ' » plants. Art Floral Co , 3907 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. WANTED-Young man. single, (lerman preferred, who understands growing roses, carnations and violets. References required. Establishment two miles from Washmgton^ Good wages. Address W. H. K., Langdon, D. C, Box 6. W" F*^ Lake Forest, HI. IfOR RENT— To reliable party, the old establisii- ment, consisting of ii greenliouses, 16,000 feet of glass, newly built: also store. Finest location in Chi- cago. Cause, poor health, Garfield Park Floral Co., i68« W. Madison Street, Chicago. FOR .S.ALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand, m residence district, on paved street leading to cemetery. Must retire on account of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4th St., Springfield, 111. SITUATION WANTED -By expert grower ot 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. FO R ^ A I F Un Long Island. rV^n ^ML.C. Good business in athrivinR town; DwelUnpr (including store) and four large Greenhouses; centrall> located. Address Bargain, care Florists' Review. The ite. %%/ i lklT'l~r\ —Cheap for Cash — No. IB WANILli. orlT^IircHiNGS Boiler, T T r»l ^ ■ l_tr» -^ g^g^j condition. .\lso. good Second H.^nd Gl.^ss, 16 x 20. .\ddress S. E. S., care Florists' Review. Mention The Review when you write. Kn Carnations 1£ GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. UlliJilllllliillll i.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieiiriiiiiniiiiii. iiijiiiJiiiiiiiJiiiiiii iiiiiiii niimi niiiiiiJiiiiniiiiniiHiiniiDiiiii 'iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiig Greenhouse Woodwork 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 business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takeL 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 hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum- ber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock lon.g 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. Lockland Lumber Co. miiii "iii IIIIIII mill mil mill iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii miiii IIIIIIII. mill. IIIIIII iiiiiiii.iiiiiiii iiiiiiLiiiiiii.iiiiiiii IIIIIII. mill:. IIIIIII iiiiiii.iiiiiiiiiiiiii LOCKLAND, OHIO, i iiilii iiiiii.iiiiininniiiiiniiii: IIIIIII ijllli'. iiilllii iiillMiillii iiliriiili I THE PAINESVILLE NURSERIES | = Centrally located between the East and West, offer unparallelea inducements = ^ to the trade in each direction, liaving one of the most complete Nursery and ^ m Florists' stocks in the country. No better type of ^ I LOW DOWN BIDDED ROSES f M grown, a block of a quarter of a million, besides a tine lot of one and two year ^ = on own roots, all in nursery rows and about a million ever-blooming under ^ ^ glass. General line of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, unexcelled in quality ^ = and quantity. Correspondence and personal inspection solicited ^ Catalogue and Price Uist Free. I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. millllllllllll.lllillllllllllllllll mill mill IIIIIII' iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiiniiiii llllil J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REM0VEDT0^3e CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. 25,000 SMILAX. CARNATIONS E,\tra Strong Plants, out of 2-in. pots, ready for immediate planting, at tlie lowest price ever vet quoted — $1.01) perl. 0. fS.Oj per l.OOli. Cash with order. Bear in mind this is strictly lirst class stock and there is a large saving in freight buying out of 2-in. pots. First come, first served. SOUTH SIDE FI.ORAI. CO., SFRINGFIEI.D, II.Ii. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Choite jubilee and Flora Hill, in 3-inch pots, $10) per 100. nnOPO Brides, Belle Siebrecht and Meteors KIlArA — in 3-inch pots. Maids, Brides iiuwku gjjj Beauties in 2"4-inch pots. SniII.AX, in 3-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Send .'lOc or $1.IR1 for samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mentii The Re vheii yc For Sale, p Thr< 3.750 ft. of glass, city water, heated by hot water and near court house in center of city; doing a good business. It will stand investigation. Who wants it? Immediate possession given, FLORIST'S PLACE, Hou Pteris Tremula, readv to shift into 4-inch, $3..iO per Kill. S3(l.00 per 1,000. P. Cretica Albo-lineata, $3 liO per 100. N. Davalloides furcans, $10,011 per 100. R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, 0. 244 The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ AUGUST 4, 1898. COMMISSION DEALERS NOT BROKERS. Some time since we received an in- quiry from a wholesale commission dealer in cut flowers as to whether he came under the head of "Commercial Brokers" named in the new revenue law and was therefore obliged to pav the annual fee of $20 under the law'. One decision of the Treasury Depait- ment ruling that a firm which received cattle for sale on commission was a commercial broker within the mean- ing of the law indicated that the com- mission dealer in cut flowers might also be included, but the following ruling, under date of July 27, makes it clear that they are exempt. Trnasuo- Department. Office of Commission- er of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C. July 2,, 1898.-Sir; In reply to the letters ad- dressed to you by M. E. Clarendon & Son 78 and 80 Gold street. New York, and bv Mr ' 4 H. Ammidown. 206 Broadway, Ne'w York (which you referred to this office on the 'lot instant), will you please Inform them that it IS held by this office that merchants who re- ceive goods Into their possession for sale on commission are not commercial brokei-s within the meaning of the fourth paragraph of sec- tion 2 of the act of June 13. 1S98. and are, therefore, not required to pay special ta-x un- der that paragraph. It is further held that warehousemen, who receive tobacco, cotton, or any other produce or goods on consignment, for sale on commis- sion, are not liable as commercial brokers under this section. Auctioneers, who r ICOIIBROS.^ Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. sell cattle An earlii has been i and sell goods at commercial brokers under this ! cattle brokers who receive and a commission, and contrary ruling on this point nsidered and revoked. Respectfully yours. N. B. SCOTT. Commissioner. MR. CHAS. H. TREAT. Collector Second District. New York. BUY TOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers in The' Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings of your certificate. SEND advs. now for our Convention Number, to be issued Au.eust IS. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for shipping soutii. Unequaled returns for goodstocl;. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. M. RIGB & CO.-^=— EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 26 N. 4lh St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Review when you ^Tite Long's Florists' Photograplis ■f'o be used in tal;in« -irilrrs, Sn^; $1,7.1 up. Purchasers' selccliuiis at list price Floral Art Catalogue..,. Complete and practical for customers '.M arrangements, illustrated and priced Priced Lists on application. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn wietorbros 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ItL. ^'-'"atd'Ke°a"i;.^?„'CUT FLOWERS Sreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. E.G. AMLING. Sffi^Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HtrrRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. ',:Sl CutFlowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... V.M.etW. Wholesale Elorists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Florists' Re 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. ! \^ Q^ PfiflCe & A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared tiian ever to handle your orders. Full Line of Wire Ue- ._-_ . Successor to signs and Florists' »■ / \\inter & Q: '■••s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 2IRandol| Catalogue. CHICAG HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONO, Comp Telephone Main 3208 i^ n V Agents for " " 7 HINSDALE ROSE CO. WHOtESAtE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ILL. 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 cataloi^ue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIONS OtR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. P.O. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Send Advs. NOW for our onvcntion number To be Issued Aug. 18 EXTRA CIRCULATION, BUT NO INCREASE IN RATES. -J* AUGUST 4. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 245 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. Write (or Prices on ROSE PL4NTS. )rcler5 on short notice with all leading vTirieties of lions. We .ire headquarters for fine AMERK AN 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Lvilium liarrisii.-^ 5x7, $37.50 per J,000, $4.00 per JOO. 7 x 9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per 100. Terms qo days to custumers of aiiproved credit; otherwise, cash with order Prices on all'otlier Bulbs and Roots cheerfullv oiven. P. W. O. SGHMIT^. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. $18.58 ^oR $12.50. Rose Plants. Brides, a^-jnch $i,m per HKI Bridesmaids, 3?4-inch 4.00 Meteors, 3^-inch 4.00 Healthv. vigorous plants: grown for our own use. May be returned at our e.xpense if not satisfactory. BRANT & NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL. ss ;t-in til l-'res. Caruot :.c $140 78 2'A 4c 3.12 ■41 2H 3c 1.23 15 3 •' Wootton 3c .45 28 2'A 2^c .70 25 2H 2c ..50 45 3 " Meteor 3c 1.35 10 2% •■ 2c .20 21 3 '■ Perles 3c .03 180 2'A •• 2^c 4..50 50 2% 2c l.OO 25 2K " Brides 2c .50 Any above lots at prices given. The whole 540 Rose s for $12..i0. Cash witli order. H. I.. FHi:i.FS, Springfield, 111. Mentlc n Florists' Review when you write. JOHN I PANSY That's what they call me. <> MAN ^'■^' FBESH SEED NO'W READY. 1. B.'s Challenge is all that the word implies. Try it. Large trade packet $1.00 cash. JOHIT BEIMFORD, 'Wilton Junction, la. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Bougainvilleas,GlabralG.Sanderiana Beautiful for cut sprats or pot plants, easily managed in all stages of growth. From 2S-inch pot,';. $1.50 per doz., $10 per too. " 4-inch " 2. SO " 20 " 5-inch " 3.50 " 30 " Stoio-in. " I.SO to $2.50 each. Seven plants mailed for (.)ne Dollar. Cash with order. THEO. F. BECKERT, 9 miles below Pittsburgh. Glenfleld, Pa. Mention The Review when vou write. MIGINOINBTTB. A fine lot of Fresh .Seed now ready, .\iso lo.iKni Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, in '2-lnch and :i-iiKh pots. Write h.r prices. SAMUEI. FEAST & SONS, 228 N. Charles St., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention Florists' Review when 3'ou write. PANSIFS ^^^^^ '^"g 1-16 of our well icn $1.00 New and Reliable Seed, ... $4.00 Cash with order. C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. H. WEBEB & SONS, - OAKI.AITD, MD. The Omaha Exposition If you are going to attend (and it -will be •wliat you can ill afford to miss), you ■will find this the best line to take. SEIEI. SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT, PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS Imported and established ^^ ^ " lock of .Ai quality always o -— ^■'^ hand, also a complete line c hevi 1 h.in w ,„„1 |: ,-l.-i~, FieshJNloss and Peat, etc. ARRIVED, IN FINE CONDITION, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii, *'do"e^' Oncidium Kramerii, Um peV'Zzer, Lager & Hurrell, f^lZ'eZ'. Summit, N. J. qII Growersan Cll( Importers.. ts' Review wl (ROSES. ROSES.! •m for our own planting. g :^ 300 PERLE > ^ ^ 100 METEOR ^ 300 SIEBRECHT ^ 135 Pres-CARNOT ^ 400 TESTOUT is ISO BRIDESIWAID ^ 300 BRIDE / 2-inch pots, .: 500 PERLE ) $3.00 per 100 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. I L. L MAY & CO., ST. PAUL. minn. \ Mention Florists* Review when you write. rORGINQ ROSDS. Per 100. Per 1000. Per 100. 2M inch. 3>2-inch. BKIDE .. $2.50 $22.50 $4.00 BRIDESMAID . . 2.1)0 2'2..50 4.00 METEOR . 2.50 22.50 4.00 KAISERIN , 3.00 MOON VINES, $-20.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Tobacco Stems, SilS^^i^f^ (absolutely pure) per 200-11 bags, $3.50; per ton, $27.50. VT. W. BARNARD & CO., 161-163 E. Kinzie Street, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL imrchased from Slieriff. Receiver, and Assignee sales at less tlian one-hall prices. Pipe and Fittin,?s, Hose, I'lorists' 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 i. IRON STS., CHICAGO. Write for our free illustrated catalogues. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 246 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ AUGUST 4, 1S9S. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, Trade dull, flowers scarce, orders de- pressed, grasshoppers a glut, cannot dispose of them at any price and a se- vere drought on hand that would do credit to the desert of Sahara, are the conditions at present. Greenhouse Changes. Henry Smith has built a new violet house 170x10 and has commenced h carnation house 250x26. He has torn down and rebuilt in modern style three of his old rose houses, making mod- ern houses of them. All his paths, un- less in the violet house, are next the walls. The old style of building benches against the walls is fast disappearing in this section as is very forcibly dem- onstrated by Crabb & Hunter in their new violet range of sash houses. They are 12 feet wide and all the paths arc at the side, with no partition between them, an entirely new departure in building narrow houses. Their new range consists of one carnation house, 130x30 fe«t and five Marie Louise houses 130x12 feet each, with 7 feet wide benches in the center, an increase of 16,000 square feet of glass. They have torn down a 1.50x12 feet rafter carnation house and rebuilt with sash for a violet house: also rebuilt a smilax and one chrysanthemum house and are now getting ready to put in another boiler, as is Henry Smith also. With their new range they are now the largest violet growers east of New York. They plant their violets from 2%-inch pots in July, 9x10 inches apart and leave the sash off until danger of frost, when they are quickly put on. The Floral Co. are tearing down three 20 feet houses running north and south and rebuilding them running east and west, running a shed along their west end, which is the east end of the remainder of their plant. This change is for convenience on the one hand and to get a south exposure on the other. Here again care is taken to put paths along the walls so as to utilize in the best possible manner growing space. James Schols has overhauled his old houses and made some additions: also put in a new boiler. Freyling & Mendell are widening one of their large houses 12 feet. F. A. Chapman is building a new carnation house 90x20 and rebuilding two oth- ers. Paul Goebel has given up his in- tention of putting up a new house this year and is confining his attention to overhauling what he has and putting in a new boiler. NEW BEDFORD. MASS. — W. G, Kraber gave up the place at 125 Flor- ence street, July 1, and has leased the residence and gi'eenhouses of Geo. Brennan, 35 Tremont street. The lat- ter will try his luck at farming on a 15-acre farm he has purchased in Shawmut. TRY AN ADV. in the Review if you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, t^ ^a^ Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSES- MABIE I.OUISE VIOI.ETS, >oung pU A. S. MacBEAN, en The Rev! LAKEWOOD, N. J. Roman Hyacinths, 12 to ITi, per ion, $2.00; per 1 odO, Jl.s.-iO, 13 In ir>. per 100. 2.-50 ; per 1,0(10, 21.50. Freesia Refracta Alba, inch, jier 100. .iOc. per 1.000. ii.M. H. H. BERGER & CO., 220 Broadway, .St. Paul Building. KEW YORK. (Established ls7s. i Send for our New Price Lists. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN. It is First-Class in Every Respect. Finest mixed in great variety ot fancy colors, $1.00 per pkt, of 2n00 seeds; $6 tX) per oz.; 3 ozs., $15.0U. Prepaid by mail. Finest Yellow. White. Blue. Black. Red. Pink and Lavender shades, in separate colors, $1.00 per pkt. .Ml large flowering. C.\SH With Okdi-r. E. B. JENNINGS, r;roiver of tlie I-'inest Pansies, LockBo«254. SOUTHPORT, CONN. Mention Tlie Review wlieii you wnte. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE LARGEST .^-^z. SUPPLY MOUSE 11 IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only, 60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. J* HEADQUARTER WESTERN NEW YORK tW r*»^ ijssion Florist. 495 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Florists' R^- WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Pent). Square. PniLADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Flor-ists' P.eview when you write Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Review when you write, JOSEPH HEAGOCK, WYNCOTE, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA. KENTIA BELMOREANA, LATANIA BORBONICA. Mention Flo ^^ __ _ _— r^K / B-va k » l-M-^~V -Vlention j lorins i,.-v:e\v tviieu >'ju wiiL CELERY PLANTS Boston Fern. White Plume, Golden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. Field-grown plants at $1.00 per 1.000; $S.M per lOSx). Cash with order. Samples free. C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Well Grown, Leafy Plants. s-inch pans. $1.50 each. $18,00 per dozen. B-inch pots, $1.10 each. $12.00 per dozen. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown. Pa. Upsal Station, i'enna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. AUGUST 4, 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 247 SEEDS Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, Pansy, Cineraria. We are bonking orders now for the above, which will be filled promptly on receipt of the New Crop Seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of We invite comparison with any. jt jX jt ^ BEADY FOB SELITSBY. above varieties a trial, do so this year. ...PANSIBS... and seed will be sent as soon as new crop seed Order now and seed will be sent arrives. Hxmt's Pansy Seed has made a name bee, quality of the strains. We would be pleased to send logue of Florists' Flower Seeds to any one in the trade tains a general list of all Florists" Seeds. Oz. Fine Mixed $J.0O Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market. . . 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed ... 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 ALSO ALLTHE NAMED VARIETIES PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Trade Pkt. Single, white 50c '^ red 50c " kermesina splendens 50c " mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c (Hir Cineraria seed is known among tliose whu gr<]W the hnest plants. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora 50c We havt- a special fine strain to offer. GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c TWINE FOR TYING •• MUMS." 4-ply Best Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks. 75c. 3-ply Second Grade Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks. 70c. E. H. HINT, 76 Wabash Ave,, Chicago. :^ CHINESE PRIMROSE E.G.mLL&co. VA'Jt.J.J.J.AAJiJ.AAAJ.AAAJ.J.Jj.AAAj.J.^f ...PLANTS... Strong and well grown, ready for 3-ukIi pots, acknowledged by florists as the finest strain of Primroses to be had. Single varieties in finest named colors, $2.30per 100, $20.00 per l.OOJ. Double White and Red, $1.00 per 100. Extras added to help pav e.xpressaue .\nls, JJ.r.d ju-r KKI; $20.00 per 1000 Trade List on application, WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. iHerr's Pansies.i fBuy the Best. Seed at $1.50 per H oz. W Plants at 7.5c per 100, $1.00 per l.OuO. $ i SMILAX. I 3 Fine Plants from pots at T.'pc per 100; ri.OO -j" C per I.UOO. Sample plants for 10c. £ I ALBERT M. HERR I * I AWrAtTFD DA ?' LANCASTER, PA Pansy Plants NOW READY 30,000 Kice Seedling Pansy Plants now ready from 189S seed, foi November and later blooming, 50c per 100; $2.50 per 500; $1.00 per 1000. Samples free. Mitting's Giant Flowering Pansv Seed, trade pkt., .50c; 1 07., $1.00. This seed will raise 50,000 plants to the pound. The MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS standard varieties $2. -50 p.-r loll, our selection. BongainTlUea G. Sanderiaua, ^-inch pots. $l..50 per doz., $10. oil p,r IIKI. Cyclamen, white, pink, red and white, crimson cnc. 2'--inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Cyperns Alternifolius, 2'; in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Grevillea Robusta, $2. ,50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. LOOK HERE Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, lanuarv struck cut- tings, out of 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 11)00. made out of strong 3 and 4 eyed cuttings. Adiantum Cuneatum, strong. 3-inch, $7.00 per 100. Strong 2;i-inch, $1.00 per 100, in fine growing condition. All in Al condition. TERMS, C.^SH UK (. . (1. D. C. MERKEL &, SON, Mentor, Ohio. '^^ ir rl^ ^'^ t|» Tib '^^ rfr r|r 4'^ ir ^ r^ 'i'^ tI* r^ *!? 'Jb *;fr r^ 'l^ $50.00 in Prizes! 4^ ^ 4* 4» 4* 4? 4r ^ 4» 4? 4» 4'* ^t 4* 4* The Florists' Review offers the above amount for a description of some really valuable and practical labor or money-saving unpatented device or method of culture of benefit to florists, that has not yet been published. If a drawing is needed to make the matter plain, it may be of the roughest character. The awards will be made entirely on the practical value of the device or method, though a well worded de- scription and intelligible drawing will be desirable. First Prize, $25.00 Second Prize, $15.00 Third Prize, $10.00 If you know of some useful labor or money-saving device or method of culture of which a description has not yet been published, you can easily win one of these prizes, and if you know several such you may be able to win them all. Make your descriptions as brief as is consistent with clearness. Remember that simple devices are more gen- erally useful than elaborate ones. What are wanted are those that will prove most valuable to the great mass of the readers of the Florists' Review. Competition open to all. The prize-winning descriptions (and drawings, if any), will be published in the Florists' Review. And should others seem worthy of publication they will also be given space as opportunity offers. Address Editor Florists' Review, 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. 4»' 4» ^^ 4^ 4*- 4t 4» 'We Kill Weeds if €\ Scientifically" fl QW r Flowering Begonias Follownng sorts: Rubra, Metallica, A. Guttata, Thurstoni, Wettsteini, Pres. Camot, Diadema, $3.00 per loo. Otaheite Orang'e, 2"i-in., $3,00 per 100. Umbrella Plant, 2". -in., Jl.iKi per 100. Matrimony Vine, (Hardv i 2';-in., $3.00 per lot.i. JOHN A DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio. ADDRESS THE FAIRMGUNT CHEMICAL LABORATORY, N. W. Corner Broad Street and Fairmount Avenu Philadelphia, Pa. 250 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST 4, 1S9S. TORONTO. Excursion to Niagara Falls. Between fifty and sixty availed them- selves of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association excursion to Niagara Falls last Thursday and a most delightful day was spent liy every one, I believe. It was not a picnic and each one was independent of the other and enjoyed himself after his own heart. Of course the ideas of enjoyment of some ran in the same groove, and the crowd as a rule went about in groups of from two up. Some visited the "Glen" (one of the most interesting spots on the river — just below the whirlpool), some pre- ferred to sit in the park gazing at the falls, others explored the back country in search of a square meal under $1.00, some took in the American town of Niagara Falls (quite a lively town too). There was a man over there they wanted to see about a dog or something. I noticed that one florist there combines a restaurant with his cut flower business, not a bad idea in such a place during the summer months. Another party went fishing, and will no doubt have a supply of good fish stories laid in for use during the long winter evenings. Altogether the excursion was a success, though one missed several well known faces, such as those of Messrs. Vair, Cham- bers, Watkins, Reeves, Dunlop, Hous- ton, Carter, etc. Notes. The city was favored with a visit from the renowned Baggs, known to readers of The Review through "Pot- ting Shed Idyls" as "Jaggs." He had been wintering in the old country, and was endeavoring to make Rochester, N. Y., to which city we offer congratu- lations on his possession. The weather still keeps very warm and dry. The observatory reports the hottest July on record; the effect of any little showers that have fallen was Invisible a few hours after. They say another moon has put in an appear- ance, evidently the old one is rattled. E. UNDER the heading, "Side Lights on the Exposition." the Omaha World- Herald speaks flatteringly of Mr. J. Austin Shaw as "one of the most pleasant gentlemen in charge of ex- hibits on the exposition grounds," and notes the value of his correspondence for the trade press. IF YOU have anythin.g to offer to the trade you will want an adv. in our Convention Number, to be issued Au- gust 18. In fin ;-in. pots. S3.00 per 100 , $27.00 per 1000. ChAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook, L I., N.Y. NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... ]T WILL COVER the whole field of Commercial Fluricullure, the articles arranged alphabetically so tliat reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. TMC By WILLIAM SCOTT. IT WILL TELL VOU just what y. want to know in just the way you wai Price, $5. 00 Florists' Publishing Company, 520-535 Caxton Bld^„ CHICAGO. «yv\?v F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. IMPORTERS, GROWERS AND DEALERS IN . '^-^. ^♦^. ^♦^. Choice Seeds, | Bulbs and Plants I H ere we go To Clean Out.... 10,000 Plants of Per 100 Geraniums, 2, 2]i and 3-in. pots. .$2.00, $3.00, $1.00 Md. 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Chinese Primroses. ir..000 single, mi.sed colors, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 Cineraria, 2-in. pots, ready Sept. 1st, 2.00 " PANSY SEED. Half ounce . . }.' (lO. Ounce $3..=i0. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. - DELAWARE, 0. Mention Flori.sts" Review when you write. Cineraria^ Calceolaria James Giant Strain, Per trade pkt,. film. Per 'r trade pkt., 50 cents, STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Sphagnum Moss A ver.v select quality, 75c per bale, I* bales 16.00 Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write tor prices on car lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Aliarays Mention the.... Florists' Review 'When Writing' Advertisers. AUGUST 4, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 251 Are You Qoin^ to l^^SwmmiBuild or Repair? K ^/ L^-W H.ELLIi) CC. POLLVOBTtt- YOU VVIbU NEED SOME OF THIS Mi^TBRIAU Florists' Supplies. Wire Work, Bulbs. Palms and Ferns. MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. 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Mention Florists' Review when you write. piriiiiiiMiiiii iiiiiii.Jiiii: iiiiii. mill: iiiii jiiii iiiii iiiii: miirjiiiriiiiii! iiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiijii I Now in Course of Preparation... I The riorists' I Manual... 5 By WM. SGOTT a Price, jl«^ 00 c j- j ^ — xiyvj. send m your order now. I FLORISTS' Publishing Company I 520-535 Caxton BIdg.. CHICAGO. liii!iiiiiii:.iiiiiii:iiniininii :iiiii;. iiiiiii: iiiii iiiiiii Jiiiii: iiiiiii;:iiiii:. m. iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii i mr WILL tell vou just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arrang- ed alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. r III lii 'ill 'ill in"iir"iii":iir m PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of PlanU in the West. Geo. WIttbold. '^""'^■"^'^■^"S'- Chicago Mention Florists' Re Carnations F. DORNER 4. SONS CO., La Fayette. Ind. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- \ [culture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may De quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. I Florists' Publishing Company 520-533 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I LEHER HEADS BILL HEADS ENVELOPES CIRCULARS PRICE LISTS SHIPPING TAGS If you want any of the above, or any other printing, we can supply you. Best work and moderate rates. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. ;k++++++*++'t"tr++'t'T'*"lp+-*'++-t'-ir+< Send Advs. NOW for our Convention Number ,sS,y AUGUST 18 EXTRa CIRCULATION, BUT NO INCREASE IN RATES. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOITS PI:BEITITIAI.S. .A specialty of Iris. Phlox, Paeonies. Pvrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading EST«ni.iSHED 1054. New England Nurservman. READING, MASS. if You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus stock to sell to the trade advertise it in..., THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINDED tl^e interests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT the advertisers in the Always MENTION (he name of the paper when sending Inquiries or orders. Florists' Review**** 252 The Weekly Florists' Review* WASHINGTON. About one mile to the right of Good Hope hill and two miles from the city on that beautiful ridge that fallows the Potomac is the home of our largest and most successful grower of violets, Mr. Theodore Deidrich. A farm of about fifteen acres surrounds his house, and what is not utilized in violets has not gone to waste in weeds. About two acres are taken up in chrysanthemums and violets, the former planted in the field and not in- tended to be put under cover. The vio- lets are planted in beds to be framed later, and are roofed in with a board frame with boards on top about four inches apart, and the whole still fur- ther shaded by branches of trees thrown over and hung around the east, west and south side«, the whole raised about five feet from the plants. The first impression would be to find weak and drawn plants grown in so much shade. On the contrary they are vigorous, and free from spot. From about five hundred sash (I think I have given about the quantity of sash used including two houses), he cut six hundred thousand blooms the past year. These represent only first class "flowers and those actually sold. Marie Louise, Campbell and Farquhar are the varieties grown, not so many of the latter in comparison to the first two varieties. Along this ridge is Mr. Gude's estab- lishment. He has given his entire plant a coat of paint on the inside. His young roses are doing nicely, though have not been planted but a short time. In shaded frames he has an excellent lot of cyclamen in 3-inch pots. For his first attempt in this line he has been very successful. The mums are planted in the field for *pot plants. He never grows them along in pots, but plants them out and lifts early in August. Three houses are used for these, for cut flowers; though recently benched they are very strong and promising. The day was an exceedingly hot one when I called, yet I found the force hard at work cleaning under the benches and wherever dirt had ac- cumulated. Messrs. Thos. Field and J. H. Small, Sr., have sailed for Europe. Mr. W. R. Smith remains in about the same condition, with hemorrhages continually. W. H. K. FARIBAULT, MINN.— Clarine Bros, have added a new palm house, 11x36. OUR Convention Number will reach the whole trade in the U. S. and Can- ada. Send advs. now. »» Ready to dig the best Bed Carnation, "Jahn's Scarlet, (house them earlvi at $.i.CO per KK). .Mso other standard varieties at lowest prices. Write. Strictly cash. SUIIiAX, strong 2-inch pot stoclv, $1.00 per 100. W. G. KRABER. 35 Tremont St., HEW BEDFORD, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Decorative Plants will not suffer near so much from the effects of handling, coal-gas and neglect, if they are potted in Jadoo ribre. Our priuted matter contains much that will interest you. Send for it. The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. VIOLETS. »> Marie Louise. thousand clean, $3.00 per 100. healthy plants frc $25.00 per 1,000. WILLIAM SCOTT. Corfu, N. Y. The Iler Grand Hotel OMAHA. .\ NEW, FIK.'iT CLASS, I-IREFKIIOF, EUROPEAN HOTEL, THREE CAFES IN CONNECTION. CENTRALLY LOCATED. REASONABLE R.\TES. [See Hotel list in tliis paper.] 'MUMS ALU SObD! Cyperus Altemifolius, 3-in., $3.00 per 100. Allanianda Williamsii, 1-in , showing buds. $2.00 per do/en. Felar^oninnis, only the best flovyers. mi.yed, 25.,-in., $3.00 per 100. JOHN G. EISELE, 20th and Ontario Sts. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Send Advs. NOW ...FOR OUR... Convention Number TO BE ISSUED AUGUST 18th Extra Circulation, but No Increase in I^atcs. For Fall '98 and Spring '99 Delivery. FIELD¥§'NlAlf]i0SES, Clematis, Ornamental 3hrubs and Trees, Pseonlas, Herbaceous Plants, Small Fruits, Fruit Trees, Pnce List ready in July. Special quo- tations gladly submillcd bv letter. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., N"e"*/o"rl[: GmaamU^ii#«a D^:Iam«« henry w. gibbons, reennousc ooiiers ueubetys. newyork. Expert Advice and Plans riirnished. Catalog'ues Free. Evei^- user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., ■ N. Cambridge, Mass. ^ l-IITGMIINGS & GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GRBBNHOUSB BUIL,DIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND EiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. The Weekly Florists' Review* 253 IB ■• BRIGHTON, MASS. CIT STRINGS, 8 to 10 FEET LONG, 50cts. Each Shipped to any part of the Country. poses and.... Chrysanthemums STOCK THAT WILL GIVE YOU SATISFACTION. Brides, Maids, .Meteors, 3-iii., $3.00 per 100; $i.").OU per lOlHI. 4-in., $6.50 per 100. Beauties, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; $3.5.00 per 1000. Beauties, 4-in.. $7.50 per 100. Chrysanthemums— 2J^-in. stock, single. Lady Fitzwlgram, Glory de Pacific, Bergmann. Robin- son, Bonnafion, Modesto, Perrin, Viviand-Morel, Maud Dean, Maud Adams, Emil and Gretchen Buettner, Yellow Jones, D, Spaulding, Lottie Berry, Marion Henderson, Crawlord. Snowball, Defender. Mayflower, Thanksgiving, Whithers. Morton, Irene Woodford, Murdock, Golden Tro- phy, M. M Johnson, Sunderhrurh, Merrv Mon- arch. .\l,.r'|in-- r|r MnrniiMut, at $3.00 per ICO. No more Rooted Ciittiug-s. POEHLMANN BROS. Morton grove, Cook County, III. Mt-ntlon The Review when you write. 3000 Forcing ROSES IC.xtra quality; ready to plant at once. 2500 Bridesmaids, a-in. pots, $5.00 per 100: 500 Brides, :!-in. pots. $.").00 per KC I'«rl<( tl\ hr:ilthy and first-class in every respect; espci i.tllx ^.TMWii (or my own planting. aso. M. BMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Ready for Immediate Planting. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Fully equal to those sent out the last sik \.ars, lir.-t-.lass and perfectly healthy In every respect only selected growch rr.nu iiow.i ini; shoots used In prop.iMtiuir LA FRANCE ^ , ^ AHERICAN BEAUTV PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-lllch puis, jsiiti per Kill, 4- inch pots, $12.00 per 100. HETEOR, SUNSET, BON SILENE, PERLE KAISERIN BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, NIPHETOS, BRIDE 3-Inch pots, s^.tio ].ei 100; 4 inch pots, J;lO-00 per lOf J. I.. DII.I.CI)', BI.OOMSBUBG, FA. Shortest & Quickest route: to OA1A.HA ANDTHE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI '^^■^ INTERNATIONAL kr!..tlA^ EXPOSITION- Write to C. S. CRANE, G. P. and T. A., St. Louis, for rates to the Florists' Convention in Omaha, and for a beautifully illustrated booklet describing the Omaha Ex- position, Review when you write. Subscribers... ARE REMINDED THAT Inning .-upplies of the adverti; materially adv the interests of Always MENTION the name of the paper when s inquiries or orders. riorists' Review 254 The Weekly Florists* Review, AUGUST 4. IS9S. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co, .252 Amling. E. C 244 Baker, W. I 246 Barnard, \V.\V.&Co.245 Bassett& Washburn 244 Baversdorfer. H. & Co 248 Beckert, Theo. F.. ..24.i Beimford, J -245 Berger. H. H. & Co .246 " nt & Noe 245 Budlong, 1. Burpee, W. Co. Atlee & Chicago Wrecking Co 245 Cottage Gardens . . . .2.51 Cunningham. J. H .250 Darling, C. T 250 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 256 Dillon. J. L 253 Dorner, F. & Sons Co. .251 Dovle, J. A Dreer.H. A Eisele. J. G Elliott, W. H Ellis & Pollworth Emmans Geo. M....253 Ernest. W. H 2.56 Esler, John G. Secy .2.54 Fairmount Chemical Laboratory 249 .251 Feast, S. & Sons .-...245 Gibbons, H. W 252 Greene & Underbill.. 250 Grossman. CM.... 246 Hancock, Geo & Son 243 Heacock. Jos 246 Herr, Albert M 249 Mev,s. A. H. & Co... 252 fiill. E. G. &Co 247 Hillsdale Floral Co.. 248 Hitchings & Co .. ..252-254-256 Hoiton& HunkelCo.244 Hunt, E. H 247 Her Grand Hotel. . ..2.52 lackson& Perkins. .252 Jacobs, S. & Sons.. .256 Jennings. E. B 246 Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .247 kasting, W. F... 222-246 Kellogg-Macka Lockland Lumber Co 243 LongD. B 244 Lord&BurnhamCo.256 Louisville E.\change244 Louisville Tob. Co.2.5B Lvnch, W.E 244 Lyons, M.I 250 MacBean, A. S 246 Manning J. W 251 May, L. L., & Co ...245 Mefkel & Son .249 Michel. E. H 244 Missouri Pacific Ry.245 Model Plant Stake Co. 248 Moninger. J. C. Co. .254 Moon Co., W. H 247 Morris Floral Co 249 National Plant Co... 245 Pennock.S. S 246 Phelps, H. L 245 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 256 Pierson,F.R.Co 250 Poehlmann Bros ...253 Prince. A. G. & Co.. 244 Quaker City Machine Works 254 Randall, A. L 244 Reed & Keller 247 Regan Pt'g House... 247 Reinberg Bros 245 Rice. M. &Co 244 Rupp, Jno. F 247 Schmitz. F. W. 0....245 Schneider, Fred 247 ScoUay. J. A 254 Scott. W 252 Siebrecht & Son 247 Smith. N. & Son.247-249 Smith, W.C 246 Soltau. C. &Co 245 South Side Floral Co. iCo . 256 Kennicott Bros. C^ Kraber. W. G 252 Kraft Plant Tonic... 24s Kroeschell Bros. Co. 2.56 Kuehn, C. A 244 Kuhl, Geo. A 243 Lager & Hurrell ...245 Littlefield. H. F 2.56 Storrs & Harrison. . .243 Stumpp & Walter Co. 250 Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy 2.56 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 243 Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson 244 Vesev. W. J.. Sec'y .247 Wabash Ry 253 Weber & Sons 245 Wietor Bros 214 Winter, S.B 244 Wittbold,Geo 251 Witterstaetter, R. . .243 Wood Bros 249 Young. John Welsh .246 Zirngiebel. D 24S 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. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST Tir-te-fi-v'iniirvrYTvni^rsr:^^''''^ The EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE Ventilating: Apparatus Our Apparatus does the work, and does it easi- ly quickly and per- fectly. Saves labor and expense. Note our Steel Sproket Chain around this ad. Write for illustrated catalogue. i ^ „■■■ p Every JOHN Q) '-^. .Description JIJONINGER^- nm^mmik.(fllCAOO. SGOLUAYS IMPROVED Putty Bulb I iHK Hk HK >T4 a*. 'Tl >T4 SiK >7( >7T4 H*. T4 iITA 'T* JT* i?* i>T4 i?* iHA i?* . Vr? Vr? Vi? V[? ■«" Vlf Vi? Vi? ■^f %f ■tf Don't miss having an Adv. CONVENTION NUMBER. rOB PABTICtTLARS ADDRESS lOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. SADDLE RIVER. N. I. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, ,Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents (or Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus AUGUST 4, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 255 rl* ^ 4» GO-OPERATION nF you arc in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' RE- VIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. 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 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 patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certificate will earn good dividends. 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GREENHOUSE BUILDING Copyright, 1898, by FUORI8TS' PUBUIStlllNG CO.. 520-535 Caxton Building, CtllGi^GO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST; I J, J898. No. 37. BISMARCKIA NOBILIS. Noteworthy new palms have been few and far between of late years, but the species here illustrated seems worthy of more than passing mention. The palm in question is the only mem- groves, and in some instances reach- ing a height of two hundred feet, these magnificent specimens being topped with an immense crown of palmate leaves, and giving somewhat the idea of a gigantic Sabal. As will be noted from the photo the Bismarckia Nobilis. ber of the genus at present, and on its discovery in 1S79 was named in honor of the great German statesman. Bismarckia nobilis was found grow- ing along a river in the western part of Madagascar, and from the account of the discoverer must be a grand sight there, growing as it does in large leaves of B. nobilis are rather stiff in the young plant, the leaf stems being quite strong and unarmed or very slightly serrated, the latter being an- other point in its favor and the young plant also seems to hold its foliage well. In color the leaves of B. nobilis remind one of those of Sabal Black- burniana, being bluish green, and apart from a little stiffness, the gen- eral effect of the plant is good. The seeds of this palm are described as growing in large drooping bunches, the individual fruits being dark brown, plum-like, and about one and one-half inches in diameter. The first consign- ment of seeds was sent to the Berlin Botanical Garden, and resulted in about 70 per cent, germination, but the entire lot was but a small number. Still as this is rather more than the average percentage of germination ob- tained from kentia seeds, it would seem as though bismarckia was not a specially difficult subject to handle. As to the trade value of this hand- some palm little can be said as yet owing to its comparative scarcity, and like many other iine palms, it will only be found in private collections until such time as the seeds may be had in regular and liberal supply and also at a reasonable figure. W. H. TAPLIN. SWEET PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS. Will you please let me know what varieties of sweet peas are best for winter flowering? What time must I sow the seed to get them in bloom for Christmas? I. W. D. Wisconsin. I have never heard of sweet pea? at Christmas. If they were worth as much as orchids it is just possible they could be sown at once in a house, and if they flowered by September and the flowers were picked off that a few scattering blooms could be had. But would it pay? Not by any means. The sweet peas have their season the same as the mums and the tulips. There are few flowers that we want to reign all the year. March is as early as green- house grown sweet peas are sown in our northern clime, and the middle of April is nearer the time that the large 258 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST n. 1IS9S. majority of growers succeed in get- ting them in. A difference of weeks in time of sowing in autumn will only make a difference of days i:i time of flowering, but a few days count a great deal in value of crop. If a hous? is to be devoted to the sweet pea you can sow them early in September. Five inches of soil on a benc'i i? much bet- ter than a solid bed. for if the roors are given too much room you will have much vine and litt'e flower. If you are not ready to sow them in the house in September yovi can sow half a dozen sseds in a 4-inch pot and keep them in a frame till November and then plant them in the house. A high temperature in the winter is no good. They would simply grow weak and be useless. About .">o degrees at night is as warm as they .=hould be. They will not flower till the bright sun of spring appears. If gjown on a bench entirely devoted to them the rows should not be nearer than :'. feet apart and a plant every (i inches is close enough. If you grow them to a pillar or post of a carnation hou.se three plants to a post is thick enough. No need of growing many varieties: four distinct colo:s are enough on new and fancy shades. Experiment in the field. The following varieties will fill the bill: Emily Henderoon, a fine white: Blanche Ferry, rosy pink: Countess of Radnor. lavender: Prima Donna, light, soft pink. WM. SCOTT. AMONG PHILADELPHIA GRO\^ER5. Robert Craig & Son. Con i lued. Chrysanthemums are largely grown. The early varieties did not prove very satisfactory last year, the demand be- ing less than the supply, late varie- ties, such as Liberty, of which a house was grown, being far more profitable. After chrysanthemums an immense quantity of bulbous stock and flower- ing plants are forced for Easter, lilies, tulips, hyacinths. Dutch and Roman, narcissus and spiraea are brought in, besides azaleas and hydrangeas. Her.ry A. Drecr. Henry A, Dreer Company have a modem plant of over 2(mi,(MI0 feet of glass, situated on the banks of the Del- aware at Riverton. The houses are even span devoted chiefly to the grow- ing of palms and ferns. Two new ranges added within the past few years have an acre of glass in each. Bach of these ranges of houses is practically one vast house, the walks being under the gutters and no partitions between. The system of heating is hot water un- der pressure, I'-inch pipe being used. Mr. Eisele has found this system the most economical and satisfactory. The benches are of slate, with iron sup- ports, the tables rather narrow, easily reached, with wide walks between. Kentias are evidently their best palm. The quantity is simply enor- mous, one of the acre ranges being de- voted entirely to Kentias, and there are more besides. Belmoreana and Forsteriana are the varieties grown. Canterburyana has been discarded as unsuitable for commercial purposes. All sizes are grown from two's up to specimens in li>-inch pots. The most noticeable feature is the large quan- tity of "made up" plants. This making up has been done successfully with arecas for some years and rather un- successfully with latanias moie recent- ly, but is only just becoming popular with Kentias. Four plants are used, one more than in making up arecas. a -1-inch in the center and three M-inch around it: the effect especially in the larger sizes was C3rtainly pleasing. Latanias are probably second in point of numbers, the novelty being some golden colored plant.s (called La- tania aurea. Arecas come next with cocos. These latter are sown in pans. The Dreer Co. do not believe it neces- sary to sow cocos seed singly in 2x'.i- inch pots, preferring to start the seed in pans and transplant into pots care- fully at the proper time, that is, before the roots get too long. Phoenix rupi- cola is highly praised for its grace and beauty. Then comes Cycas revoluta. which is being started in quantity. The plants are said to make fine house, as well as garden, plants: for this pur- pose there is a good demand. The var- nished southern cycas leaves have somewhat restricted the sale of plants for cutting. Araucaria exeelsa is outside under neatly made lath slat protection, ele- vated high enough to walk under. A. robusta compacta. a rather taking va- riety, dwarf habit and broad foliage, and A. exeelsa glauca are al.^o grown. Ferns are here in enormous quanti- ties, both in the houses and in frames. There are upwards of half a million of the hardy varieties for ferneries, in thumb pots. Then there are i>.".OrM) Adi- antum cuneatum. which some florists may not consder one of i;he hardy sorts. Much attention is given to spec- imen ferns since the advent of the Bos- ton fern has shown the possibilities in this direction. Cibotium Schiedei, Mi- crolepia hirta cristata and Asplenium nidus avis are leaders in this class. The first is said to be durable and is certainly graceful and of that pale shade of green fashionable two years or so ago. The second I was told about, but somehow missed seeing. The third will be more feelingly described by some other pen. It never did appeal to me even in the old days at the hall. Nephrolepis cordata compacta, so pop- ular with Messrs. Pierson, AVard and Siebrecht, is being grown, also several new adiantums of promise. There were two beautiful sights out- doors: the first, the far-famed water- lily ponds which Mr. Scott has so ably described that I can only add that they must indeed be seen to be appreciated. The second, a full acre of petunias, single and double in full bloom. The best sorts are being selected and care- fully marked for hybridizing, double or single. There ts a rockery planted with hardy stock, a burlap shaded frame of tuberous begonias, prominent among them Duke Zappelin, an Intense scarlet. A range of eight old houses, each about liHixlL', is to be pulled down and rebuilt this season, the eight being re- built as four. Coal oil and white lead, also turpentine and white lead, are used for shading. Rose leaf extract of tobacco and sulpho-tobaccc soap al- ternately are the insecticides favored. They are applied systematically with a barrel force pump. The stock is shipped all over the country. Cbas. F. Evans. Charles F. Evans has 37,.j(Xl feet of glass at Rowlandville, near Frankford. There are two houses each of Maids ar.d Kaiserins. one each of Brides and I-a France, and one house of Wootton, Cusin, Hoste and Carnot. The stock is about two-thirds grafted on Manetti. Carnations are grown extensively. Scott. McGowan, Victor and 2,l«Xl seed- lings in their second year will be tried. Adiantum cuneatum is grown in pots for cutting. Smilax and Asparagus plu- mosus are grown in quantity. A house each is devoted to stock plants of Fi- cus elastica and to their rooted cut- tings just started. Mr. Evans also grows Pandanus Veitchii, Cattleya Trianae and Coelogyne cristata. Chrys- anthemums have been dropped. The stock is all dispo.sed of locally. The Floral Exchange. The Floral Exchange, the name given to a business enterprise of Jo- seph Morwitz, has "o.tKXi feet of glass, two miles above Bristol. Half of this glass is in even span north and south houses: the other half, more recently built (lo.oix) feet this season) is in three-quarter span to the south houses. Meteor is the most profitable lose, and this variety has been largely planted in the new addition. The other varieties grown are Beauty. Perle, Bride and Maid, with a few side issues, Watte- ville having done well here. The roses are planted partly in solid beds and partly on benches. Liquid roainire is found beneficial, and for this purpose a manure tank placed on an elevation is used, the rain being depended on for washing through the manure: failing this, a sprinkler is brought into serv- ice. The Floral Exchange has a retail store on Chestnut street, where part of the cut is sold, the balance being wholesaled mostly to regulai' custom- ers. Hugh Graham. Hugh Graham has l(K»,(MHt feet of glass at Logan devoted to the growing of stock required by his retail busi- ness in the city. This business is un- doubtedly the largest decorative busi- ness in Philadelphia. Mr. Graham does the Assembly and many of the fash- ionable balls. These fine palms of great size are here in numbers: also much Acacia pubescens. About 40,(KK»feet is devoted to roses. One-half of this is in Beauties and one- quarter each in Brides and Maids. Some early Brunners are grown suc- cessfully. In carnations. Victor, named Al'GrST 11. 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 259 >ii:>^ ''» ■'J' AC / ^. .^: Hfw^ u i^ Heliopsis Pitcherianus. after Mr. Graham's foreman, is "the best so far." by which one may natu- rally expect something. Daybreak and .Jubilee are here, also Evelina and White Cloud on trial. Chrysanthemums are the crowning attraction of this place, the home of Philadelphia and of Pennsylvania. Here, too, something is evidently likely to happen it one may judge from the cordiality of the invitation to come and see the plants in the fall. Frank Hardy. Autumn Glory. Ivory, Major Bonnaffon and Golden Wedding are grown besides the above seedlings of the place. Orchids include Cattleyas, phalaen- opsis and cypripediums. Ferns are chiefly small for ferneries. There is one house of Asparagus plumosus. Lil- ies are forced extensively, Harrisii for early. (Culture is believed to have kept disease in check here.) Japanese longiflorum for late. Azaleas are grown to the large sizes for decora- tions; also hydrangeas, genistas, cin- erarias and some daffodils and Ro- mans. J. W. Y. (To he continued.) copses, and flowering from July to Oc- tober. The variety illustrated is more dwarf than the one just mentioned, growing about three feet high, and flowering nearly all summer. The flow- ers are of a deep orange yellow, pro- duced very freely on long stems, and are extremely useful for cutting. Be- ing a hardy perennial, and asking only for a fairly rich soil and full sun, it presents many features to recommend it for cultivation by florists in their home grounds. BELLEROPHON. HELIOPSIS PITCHERIANUS. There is but very little difference between the sunflower (helianthus) and the heliopsis. The compound word sun-flower is a literal translation of its botanical name, while heliopsis means "like the sun." The most com- mon form of this species, H. laevis, known as the false sunflower, and also as the "Ox-eye." is indigenous to Cook County, Illinois, and elsewhere throughout the United States, growing generally on dry banks, fields and AMONG BOSTON GROWERS. W. W. Edgar's. Ferns everywhere is what we found at the establishment of W. W. Edgar, of Waverly. and they were grand, be- ing elegant in color, and showed supe- rior cultivation. Mr. Edgar grows very few flowers, his trade being principal- ly for cut fronds of adiantum and pot plants. He has one house. iMxlJ-'i feet, planted to chrysanthemums, which crop he follows with Easter stuff, such as lilies, genistas and azaleas. He also devotes one house. 12.")x3u, to carna- tions, Scotts and Daybreaks being his choice of varieties, although he is add- ing the new red Wellesley for next season's growing. A house of l(H>x2(> is planted to Adi- antum Roenbeckii to cut from, and looks very promising. It is planted in solid bed, which he prefers to pots or benches. He has also in the same house an elegant lot of Adiantum ten- erum. which he will handle in the pots. In another house he has additional adiantum for cutting, but of a different variety, which is a grand success with him; Adiantum decorum also planted in a solid bed. This house also con- tains an elegant lot of Adiantum Far- leyense. which he sells in .l and (i-inch pots. Another house is devoted entire- ly to seedling ferns, of which Mr. Ed- gar is making a specialty, and has a lot of the newer varieties, including the flowering fern, Aenemii CoUina, about four thousand of this variety. Another house contains more small ferns, and a nice bench of Nephrolep- is Bostoniensis. to pot up later on. He has also in this house about a thou- sand of that queen of begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, and he proposes to make this and the seedling ferns his leaders, and will have enough to supply every- body. He is also growing quite a few of Begonia Louise Closson, which he uses in connection with ferns for planting in pans and fancy fern dishes. Out of doors there is a nice clean lot of Dracaena terminalis in a deep frame, while plunged in the open is an ele- gant lot of Ficus elastic^ in (>-inch pots. There are also a fine collection of genistas and other p:antB. designed for Easter forcing. Mr. Edgar has about two acres of land devoted to his business, and makes it a study to have every facility that is necessary to handle large quan- tities of perishable plants, and his packing room, wherein he can load his goods right on to his team without ex- posure to the weather, is a model of its kind. Connected with this he has a large cold storage room, which he uses to carry over such plants as bay trees and hydrangeas. He has a finely fur- nished stable, over which he has con- structed rooms for the use of his men, of which he has six the year around. The p'.ace is a model of neatness and worth a visit from anybody interested in the florist's business. L. H. Foster's. L. H. Foster, of Dorchester, still be- lieves in the future of Nephrolepis Bostoniensis and has devoted his en- tire plant to them. The majority are planted in benches and run in size from a ;J to a 6-inch pot. He has a nice lot of specimens in pots, but they do not seem to be in demand like small plants which he is continuously ship- ping to all parts of the country. Whitten's, At Whitten's we found the genial manager, Lawrence Cotter, surv'eying, with a satisfied look, a fine house of Beauties, which he is carrying over, and which have just begun to break elegantly and bid fair to bring him in lots of shekels. Mr. Cotter is an enthu- siast over roses, and every house is de- voted to the queen of flowers. He has a house 1S(>xl'.">. one KHxlSto, and one !H)x2 plants, planted in a solid bed, and he proposes to keep an 260 The Weekly Florists^ Review* AUGUST U, 1898. accurate account of the number of strictly A No. 1 flowers to compare with those grown on benches. Kaiserin is grown here to perfection, and two houses, each liHJxll, which were plant- ed a year ago, are now throwing about :i(iO blooms daily, while another house. liKix3(>. planted early in June, is about ready to cut from. In addition to these a lot of freshly planted Beau- ties look very promising and bid fair to equal the older plants. Another house. lu>x25. contains !Jih_> President Carnot. Mr. Cotter having a liking for a rose of that color, discarding the old Souvenir de la Malmaison, which he tried last season. He has also a bench of Meteor, which promises well. Mr. Cotter is not a believer in chemical fertilizers, a little bone flour and plen- ty of good, well rotted cow manure is good enough for him. ...THE... Society of American Florists WILL HOLD ITS Fourteenth Annual Meeting ...AT... Omaha, Neb., August 16, 17, 18 and 19. orriGBRS. Pres.. WM F. GUDE. Washington. D. C. Vice-Pres . A. DONAGHUE. Omaha. Neb. Sec>. WM. J. STEWART. 67 Bromfield St.. Boston. Treas.. H. B. BEATTY. Oil City. Pa. Members may remit their annual dues in ad- vance to the Secretary, who will mail receipt and badge for 189S. For space in the trade exhibition address S. B. Stew.\rt. Supt., 119 North 16th Street, Omaha, Neb. REDUCED RAILROAD RATES TO THE CONVENTION. From the West. As announced in previous issues, the Western Passenger Association has now granted the requested rate of one fare plus $2 for the round trip to the convention of the S. A. F. at Omaha, and a rate of only one fare for the round trip from points within a radius of 150 miles of Omaha. This very favorable rate should insure a large attendance at the convention from western territory. Following is the full text of the oflacial letter in the matter: Cliieago. July 26. 1S98. W. P. A. Circular Letter No. 1420. .■\nnual Convention Society American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Omaha, Neb., Aug. 16-19. 1S98— Proposition submitted for rate of one fare plus J2.00 for the round trip from Association territory east of and Including Utah, except that from points with- in a radius of 150 miles of Omaha rate of one fare for the round trip to apply. Adopted. To Lines Interested; Referring to W. P. A. Consultation Letter No. 9-1. submitting the following proposition for reduced rates for the above occasion: RATE— One lowest, regular first class nor- mal tariff (not temporarily reduced) fare for the round trip plus $2.00 from Association ter- ritory east of and including Utah, except that from points within a radius of 150 miles from Omaha, rate of one fare for the round trip will apply. The following selling and basing rales to apply from terminals named, viz.; Chicago. $14.75; Peoria, $13.25: St. Louis. $13.50. DATES OF SALE.— Tickets to be sold Au- gust 14 and ir. from all points east of the eastern state lines of Colorado and Wyoming, and Aug. 13th from points west thereof, also Aug. 16th from points within 150 miles of Oma- ha for trains arriving in Omaha on the morn- ing of that date. LIMITS OF TICKETS— Final return limit .\ug. 25. 1S9S, with continuous passage transit limits in each direction. FORM OF TICKET— All tickets sold from or through St. Paul. Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, lower Missouri River points. Colorado, common points or Cheyenne, to be of usual ironclad signature and witness form requiring execution in each case by Joint Agent at Omaha. From other points ordinary excur- sion form of ticket to be used. Rates named above from eastern gateways of the Association to be tendered connecting lines for basing purposes, under the conditions named. No objection having been raised, the above proposition is hereby declared adopted. Respectfully, B. D. CALDWELL. Chairman. Since the above concession was granted the western roads have in- augurated a little rate war that may develop into a big one shortl.v. The re- gular rate from Chicago to Omaha has been reduced from $12.75 to |9.25 and further cuts may be made. This re- duction will not affect the special round trip rate granted the S. A. F., which is based on the normal tariff, but the managers of the Omaha Ex- position have taken advantage of the situation to urge a rate of one cent a mile to Omaha and if this should be granted the round trip rate from Chi- cago would be only a trifle over S]0. From the East. The Central Passenger Association has now granted the Society of Amer- ican Florists a rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, on the certifi- cate plan. This now covers the whole country as far west as Chicago and St. Louis and north of West Virginia. For the territory we»t of Chicago and St. Louis a still lower rate has been made, as announced above. Now that the railroads have granted the concessions that have been so vig- orously urged, there should be a grand outpouring at the convention. FROM THE EAST TO OMAHA. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia has arranged to take the Southwestern Express on the Pennsylvania railroad, leaving New York Sunday, Aug. 14. at 2 p. m.; Philadelphia. 4:30 p. m.; Har- risburg. 7:30 p. m.; Washington, 3:30 p. m.; Baltimore, 4:35 p. m.; arriving in Chicago Aug. 15 at 5 p. m.; leaving Chicago by Burlington Route at 5:50 p. m., and reaching Omaha at 8:10 a. m., Tuesday Aug. 16, the opening day of the convention. Another party will leave New York by New York Central H. R. at 8:45 p. m.. Saturday. August 13, spending Sunday at Niagara Falls. Monday in Chicago and reaching Omaha at 8:25 d. m.. Tuesday. Full information re- garding this party may be had from W. E. Arnold, care New York Central K. R., 413 Broadway, or Alex. Wal- lace, care Florists' Exchange 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. OMAHA HOTELS. Below is given full information about the hotels of Omaha that are convenient to the convention hall: Hotel. Her Grand, 16th and Howard. $1.00-1.50 The Millard. 13th and Douglas. 100 $3.00 up. $1.50 up. Arcade Hotel. 13th and Douglas, 100 2.00 Hotel Dellone. 14th and Capitol av. 450 2.00 up. LOO up. 300 2.00-2.50 1.00-1.50 100 1.50 LOO 130 1.50-2.00 .50-LOO 100 .75 up. 100 2.50 up. The New Mercer, 12th and Howard, Hotel Barker. 13th and Jones. The Midland, 16th and Chicago, Drexel Hotel, 16th and Webster. Murray Hotel, 14th and Harney, Victoria Hotel, Dodge St., nr. 13th. 50 1.50 up. Dodge European (gentlemen only), 101-111 So. 13th, 40 l.OO Hotel Vendome, 414 So. 13th. 40 LOO-1.50 The Windsor. 10th and Jackson. 50 2.00 Hotel Garfield. 1515 Howard. 200 .25 up. The Brunswick. 16th and Jackson. 200 2.00-3.00 l.OO up. WESTERN FLORISTS. It devolves upon you to turn out in force and make the Omaha conven- tion an overwhelming success. By so doing you will derive both pleasure and profit, but what is in many ways of equal importance, you will have demonstrated the error of certain east- ern friends in holding that the western florists lack in that broad interest in the national organization so essential to its success. Western florists yield to none in public spiritedness and in an appreciation of the value of organ- ized work for the common good. In the past the conventions have been held mainly in eastern territory, and the expense of attendance from the west has been a serious item. This year the position is reversed and the expense of attendance from the great middle west will be slight. Never be- fore have such extensive concessions in railroad rates been granted by west- ern roads. Within a radius of 150 miles of Omaha a rate of only one fare for the round trip has been made, and from Chicago and St. Louis to as tar west as Utah the rate of one fare plus ?2 for the round trip has been conceded. The expense of attendance has been reduced to the lowest notch that could be expected. You can never attend a meeting of the national soci- ety at so moderate an outlay. Every florist in the territory noted ought to report at Omaha the morning of Aug. iri. They should assemble in such numbers as to make the Omaha AUGUST 11, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 261 View in the store of H, G. Eyres & Co., Albany, N. Y., at Easter. meeting a record-breaker for attend- ance and for good and useful work for the advancement of the best interests of the profession. If you have felt that the national so- ciety has not entirely filled its mission, come and say so in the meetings. Point out for the benefit of all the road you think would lead to increased useful- ness. Do your share toward making the society what it ought to be if im- provement is needed. The man who simply criticises does no good and much harm. It is not fair to criticise the work of others without offering something better as a substitute. Let us build up rather than tear down. Come to Omaha and help buildl It is true that the man who is an un- fair competitor in business may be there; it is true that the mau with an axe of his own to grind may be pres- ent. But they are but a few among the many and you do an injustice to the many by condemning all because of the presence of the few. The great mass of the membership is there for the common good and the innocent en- joyment of an annual outing. And there will be present many brainy, big- hearted men whose brain and heart are at the service of the society and the least of its members. You will honor yourself by holding up the hands of such in their efforts to advance the real best interests of all. There are good men and true, and there will be many such at Omaha. *Tn union there is strength." Let the truth of this axiom be again demon- strated at Omaha next week. KNOBNOSTER, MO.— A cyclone de- stroyed the business portion of this place July 20. Among the buildings destroyed were E. S. Hart's green- house and seed store. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE OMAHA FLORISTS. WeU, brethren from the ""Woony West." The "Sunny South," the wondrous East, The "Frozen North," and aU the rest. Thrice welcome to your yearly feast. A "feast of reason, flow of soul," The grandest views you ever saw, And such a lovely spot to bowl ! So welcome all to Omaha. Let me your brothers introduce ; Come feel their cordial grasp of hand; And ere they bravely turn you loose. Just get acquainted, understand. Here's Papa Hesser, Pioneer! Whose scalp the Aborigines Attacked, way back, some fifty yearg. When he first set out his apple trees. His goodly nature's sunny still. L,ike him? Of course! I'm sure you will. This is Pete Youngers, fat and fifty; See the reward of being thrifty! "Monev to burn," too much to eat. Splendid man. you'll find is "Pete." And though he didn't "go to war," They'll run him yet for governor. This is your friend Professor Taylor. The "Traveler" and the venturous sailor. Whose bravery on the sea of life Was lately shown by his taking a wife. So drink the health of Taylor's Queen, The fairest fair that ere was seen. ■ T' was Taylor' s eloquence last year That brought the great convention here. And now a manly man, and true, Vice-President A. Donaghue! To know him is to love, they say. His wife has told me so, anyway. Of honors full, and free from care, He's apt to take you everywhere. Those love him most who know him best. So know him and you'll learn the rest. This is old Landscape — Nature's son, The genial J. H. Hadkinson. Great Ullrich's bright associate. And Unger's, also, I might state. See. all around these wondrous grounds Their magic handiwork abounds. And Joe can write, and Joe can bowl; In him you'll find a noble soul I And all who know friend Wilcox Acknowledge that he's springing still. He'll take you all to Fairmount Park, He'll show you glass— A million feet! And. knowing them, you'll all remark: "Wilcox and .wife are hard to beat." From Lincoln come the Brothers Chapin ; From their sweet smile there's no escapin' Six footers both; straight as a dart: Their wives can't tell the boys apart. And from the way they'll tr>- to do You good, I'm sure, no more can you. This gentleman you know. I guess; The healthy, prosperous Jacob Hess. And with him — "Fount of Flora's odor." The smiling face of George Swoboda. Here's the foundation of this "stir." Stewart, your faithful manager. "S. B. " is florist, seedsman, too; There's nothing much he cannot do. He'll shoot, or swim or bowl or run. And full of business as of fun. Everything neat and spick and span; Stewart, you'll say, was just the man. But time is flying, I'll be brief. And give both you and them relief. .Tust "shake" as by your side they pass. This is good-hearted Mr. Haas, And though his English limps a few, His German, you'll admit, will do. This is Sir Louie Henderson. The orator — chock full of fun, From whose face seldom leaves a smile; In fact our Louie's smiling all the while. .A.nd this one folks call "Canna King." Lord Davey— you must hear him sing! Here" s the Professor, Earl Delaney . From sunny France's vineyards came he; To reach his big heart right away. Just tr>' and "Parlez vous Francais." These are the Ederers. Pap and boys, Who prosper, but make little noise. And here's a Briton, bluff and hearty. Sir Faulkner, a most friendly party. Here's Mr. Floth, whose other name is Paul. If names could count he should be best of all. And here's another Paul who's tried and true; Paul Paulson is his name— the Pauls will do. You'll get acquainted with their different ways; .\postles, you can't ask for nowadays. This is "Dad Erfling." Everyone knows "Dad," .\ patient, pleasant soul whose hottest fad Is "peas" — sweet peas — and Mr. Dreer's big basin Which he prepared the "Regia Vic" to place in. In this "Dad" and the festive alligator vie Which one shall first the active bullfrog spy. And now though last not least by any means I'll introduce one of fair Omaha's queens; Sweet-faced, sweet-voiced Miss Arnold. No lovelier maiden in the town you'll see; Prepare, ye bachelors all, your hearts to lose. And yet she's spoken for, so what's the use! No that you know them all and know them What is there more at present I can tell? Save this: You come and see and know them better. And so, with your consent, I'll close this letter. Assuring you once more a welcome true from Omaha, I am Fraternally and Truly yours. J. AUSTIN SHAW. OMAHA. J. F. Wilcox is probably the young- est florist in this country possessing an aggregate of over 30(>AH)0 square feet of glass. Less than 35 years of age he now controls more greenhcuse pro- perty than any two firms west of the Mississippi. This year he has added three immense greenhouses to his plant, and is already contemplating a range of palm houses in 1S90. Professor Taylor, whose familiar face is known already to many of the members of the S. A. F,. is a son of Nebraska; 38 years ago having first engaged in the business of breathing the hot winds of this wonderful west- ern climate. His father was one of the 262 The Weekly Florists' Review* AUGUST 11, first nurserymen of the west, and it was at home that the professor prac- tically learned all the details of the nursery business and so won the honor of appointment to the chair of Agri- culture in the State University at Lin- coln, a position which he still holds and will resume at the close of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. Professor Taylor has been a great traveler, having twice visited Russia in the interests of horticulture, once for the American government. His great lecture on Tuesday evening of convention week will illustrate these journeys and prove of wonderful in- terest to all. The professor is superintendent of both the Horticultural and Agricul- tural Buildings at the Exposition and his many courtesies have endeared him to all the eyhibitors. He has taken a great interest in the coming of the brethren of the S. A. F.. 'lUd to his influence will you be indebted for much of your Friday's enjoyment. With reference to hotels, many have already booked their rooms at the Her Grand. If any of the florists desire rooms with baths, they cin secure them there by writing for them at once. But the manager will book all ■comers at $1 a day for ordinary rooms. There will be a very large attend- ance at the convention from present indications. The vice-president of Min- nesota writes to me he hopes to head a delegation of 2.5 from St. Paul and Minneapolis. Even Milwaukee talks 20 and from Chicago will come "a great multitude which no man can number" or words to that effect. Brother Ben- eke writes me that St. Louis will go over 20, and — whisper — most of them will be here bowling, all day Monday, to "get their hands in." The two interesting features of the past week at the exposition have been Indian Day and Flower Day. Both of these created especial interest and drew enormous crowds. No such gathering of representatives of the dif- ferent native American Indian tribes has ever before been attempted in this country and probably never will be repeated. They are under the direct supervision of the American govern- ment. The exhibit is an educational one, designed to illustrate the progress and development of the red man and his primitive mode of life. Nearly every tribe is represented and their parade, on ponies, through the grounds, in their war paint, with squaws and papooses ad infinitum — was a scene calculated to fill an easterner with visions. When I, by pantomime, asked several of the braves whether they had done any ^'scalping" the grunt and grin of sat- isfaction with which they answered ^'yes" led me to utter a prayer of gra- titude to the Divinity that "shaped my ■ends" so that I was not born west of the Mississippi and could still retain the few hairs which early piety had left me. The encampment covers a very large section of the Exposition Grounds, and Conventionists had bet- ter book an hour of their time on Fri- day for the Indians. The Flower Parade was the dain- tiest, prettiest thing that Omaha So- ciety ever "pulled off" and 50 gaily decorated coaches, carriages, drags, carts and horses paraded around the flower bordered paths of the beauti- ful bluff tract, an apparently endless circle of color. It was the first flower carnival for Omaha and she will never give a grander one. It took three mayors to decide the three best de- corated equipages and 47 other car- riage owners disagreed with the mayors. But the 20,000 witnesses were so delighted that society consented to repeat the procession on the following day. What an appropriate feature for convention week this would have been, but I could not induce the managers to postpone it. The flowers were of necessity artificial but the arrange- ment and profuseness of them made the spectacle a gorgeous one. As to the Convention there is little more to add than to tell you that every arrangement for your comfort and en- tertainment is now completed, and that the local florists are working ear- nestly and in harmony, witii a view to making your visit to Omaha a delight- ful memory for ever. S. B. Stewart's brother, of the force of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, is visiting in Omaha and expects to remain for the Convention. He came in on his wheel from Chicago while Ed. Winterson fell by the wayside. The bowlers are practising hard at Krug Park, and expect to down every- thing but St. Louis. The Omaha team will likely be Capt. A. Donaghue, J. H. Hadkinson, Geo. Swoboda, Louis Hen- derson and L. Chapin with A. Don- aghue, Jr., and R. H. Davey as reserve men. These are all good bowlers and will give a good account of them- selves. The park where the bowling takes place is high and cool, the alleys new and "regulation," the facilities for on- lookers, "Comanches" the best I have ever seen; 500 spectators can see the games if they want to. Fairmount Park in Council Bluffs where the Convention will enjoy Mr. Wilcox's hospitality, is a beautiful na- tural park about 200 acres, and an ideal spot for an outing. From its ele- vations can be seen Omaha, South Omaha and Council Bluffs, with wide stretches of hills and dales, the mighty Missouri in the distance, and afar glis- tening in the almost never failing sun- light of Nebraska, the magi'';al White City, with its never to be forgotten glories. J. AUSTIN SHAW. IF THE WEATHER in Omaha next week should not he ideal, how would J. Austin Shaw explain himself? THERE IS STILL time for you to catch the train for Omaha. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. 520=535 Caxton Building:. Chicago. 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per inch, Si.oo; 14 page, $13.50; full page, S27.00. Discounts : 6 times, 5 per cent ; ij times, 10 per cent ; 26 times, 20 per cent ; 52 times, 30 percent. Discounts allowed only on consecuti\e inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSq8. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The past week has been a week of very disagreeable weather, rain and fog, which has almost entirely ruined everything in the shape of outside flowers, and the result has been no overstock of any staples except colored asters. Roses are not plenty, although there are quite a few Brides and Maids coming in, but the quality is very poor and $4,00 per 100 is an out.-side price. There are hardly enough good roses to supply the demand. Kaiserin siill takes the lead at from ?G to $8 per hundred, with Meteor for a red one at $8. Beau- ties are scarce, held firm at from $1 to $4 per dozen. Carnations are about done, although some are still bringing them in, but they are of a very inferior quality and would hardly bring anything if it was not for the scarcity of other flowers; 50 cents per hundred is the asking price. The few that are brought in, of out of door cutting, are eagerly sought after at $1.50 per hundred. Asters are plenty, white ones selling at o5 cents, while colored ones bring from 20 to 25 cents per 100. Sweet peas are scarce, owing to the weather; price from $1.50 to $2.25 per 1,0, according to quality. Gladiolus have made their appearance, 50 cents per dozen being obtained for them. Odds and ends are not over and above plenty, and such stuff as achilleas, candytuft, etc., sell fairly well, going to help out the scarcity of other flowers. The Weekly Exhibition. Saturday was prize day for annuals, but owing to the heavy rains the ex- hibits did not come up to expectations. John L. Gardner was the only compet- itor, showing about 150 vases of dif- ferent varieties. Natives were exhibited by Mrs. P. D. Richards and Alice Gunnell, while Mrs. E. M. Gill had a nice show of seasona- ble greenhouse and garden flowers. Rea Bros, made their weekly exhibit of herbaceous flowers, and R. and J. Farquhar made a fine show of Lilium auratum. The Horticultural Society has appointed a committee to nomi- nate officers for 1899. AUGUST 11, The Weekly Florists' Review* 263 News Items. Carbone is remodeling iiis Boylston street store, preparatory to a success- ful fall and winter season. Zinn, of Beacon street, is taking a short vacation, Mr. Long being in charge, he having returned from a de- lightful trip to the Catskills. Ned Welch has returned to his desk at Welch Bros.', as has also John J. Kelly, of McCarthy's. Henry Collins. Mrs. Roger's right- hand man, has gone to Sebago Lake, Me., to spend his vacation. R. L. Jones, who has been with Con- nelly at Charleston, S. C, for the past six months, has returned to the "Hub;" says it is too hot for him down there. Ed. T. Buckingham, of Brooklyn, N. Y., will be in town about the last of this month looking over things in the trade. P. THE ORCHID GOWN. The accompanying engraving is re- produced from the fashion department of the Chicago Times Herald, which says: "This is the now famous orchid gown, and it costs a fortune to wear it. Real orchids are draped from shoulder to waist and lightly but securely fas- tened to the cream colored mousselinn de sole which veils the satin skirt. It is one of the most extraordinary con- ceits yet seen." To the average reporter every orchid "costs a fortune." Such a dress could be handsomely draped with two dozen cattleyas at a" cost of $20 to $25. The wide newspaper advertising given this draping and the handsome effect at such a moderate "fortune" ought to make it popular with the ladies who are always in search of something rich and novel. CHICAGO. The Market. There is little change in the market, though demand stiffens materially at times and there is rather more stock to meet it, quite a lot of new crop roses being received now. The latter part of last week business was espec- ially good. Still there is no material change in prices as yet. And there are large quantities of poor grade stock that is hardly worth sending to mar- ket. Club Outing. This Thursday the Florists' Club is enjoying the trip to Milwaukee on the Virginia. A full report of the affair will appear next week. To Omaha. There promises to be quite a num- ber in the party that will attend the Omaha Convention from thia city. A rate of $14.75 for the round trip is al- ready assured and now the railroads have got to cutting rates we may get something even better by next Mon- The Chicago Florists' Club will have a special car on the Burlingion train leaving Chicago at 5:50 p. m., Monday, Aug. 15, and reaching Omaha at 8:10 a. m., Tuesday, Aug. K's the open- ing day of the convention. A circular issued by the committee of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia an- nounces that the delegation from Phil- adelphia and other eastern points will arrive over the Pennsylvania road at An Orchid Gown. 5 p. m., August 15. and will travel on the same train with the Chicago party from here on. The parties from Buffa- lo, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and other points will also center here and travel on the same train. It promises to be a very large and very jolly party. Among those who have already re- served berths in the Chicago Florists' Club's special car are E. Wienhoeber, W. J. Smyth and wife. E. H. Hunt, P. Reinberg. Edgar Sanders, Geo. Stoll- ery, Jas. Hartshorne, W. C. Egan, G. H. Pieser, P. J. Hauswirth. N. Zweifel, Wm. Scott, H. Balsley, G. L. Grant, and there are quite a few who are not yet quite sure. Others desiring berths reserved should communicate at once with G. L. Grant, 334 Dearborn St. A Tandem Trip. Last Sunday a party of florists and their ladies, numbering 18 in all, had a little outing of their own. All were mounted on tandem wheels and start- ing early made a two-hours' spin out to Blue Island to the establishment of Messrs. Helm Bros. Here the party spent the day, being most royally en- tertained by the hosts of the occasion. Before the time for the return the wheels were handsomely decorated with flowers and on the way home the party was given an ovation by the public. All who participated enjoyed themselves hugely and say that the Messrs. Heim Bros, are princes of hos- pitality. A Chicago Nursery. A visit to the nursery of Swain Nelson & Sons at Glen View was quite an agreeable surprise. Although es- tablished only flve years the 30 acres of ornamental trees, shrubs and plants were found to be in superb condition and in wonderful variety. A better lot of stock it would be hard to find and it was a pleasure to find such an ad- mirable selection of really excellent shrubs in a nursery so convenient to the city. There is certainly a future for such a nursery here and Messrs. Nelson & Sons are to be congratulated on their enterprise. The sail on their place is ideal for the purpose and through thorough cultivation all ne- cessity for watering during dry spells is entirely avoided. They keep six cul- tivators at work steadily ah summer long and at times there are as many as fifteen. The condition of the stock is an excellent illustration of the val- ue of thorough tilling of the soil. Various Items. Recent visitors: Chas. E. Schonle, St. Louis; Wm. Trillow, Belleville, 111.; Z. K. Jewett, Sparta, Wis.; J. E. Kil- len, representing C. H. Joosten, New York. Mr. Washburn and family have re- turned from their Colorado trip and had a very enjoyable outing. They tra- velled a total of 4,000 miles and cov- ered a good deal of ground in wagons and on horseback as well as afoot. Among other walking excursions they climbed Pike's Peak. Louis Gresenz, of Bassett & Wash- burn's, started Tuesday on a two weeks viacation. Upon his return Mrs. Horton will enjoy a two weeks outing and will visit Saratoga. Mr. E. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., is much pleased with the new car- nation Evanston, that originated with Mr. M. Wieland. The flowers sent in to market by the grower found quick sale at excellent prices and the blooms proved to be very fine keepers. It is a sport from Tidal Wave but of a brighter color and with strong, vigor- ous habit. He believes there is a splen- did future for this carnation. Mr. Pie- ser has returned from his week's va- 264 The Weekly Florists* Review. AUGUST U, cation looking as tliough Michigan air had been an excellent tonic. The Hinsdale Rose Co. lost 2,8(X) feet of glass during the recent hail storm. Bassett & Washburn, whose place is near by, lost only a few hun- dred feet. W. J. Smyth has returned from a week's outing at Antioch, 111. A party of delegates from the east' to Omaha, headed by Alex. Wallace, of New York, will reach Chicago at 7:'M a. m., MouQay, ana after speiialng the day here will leave for Omaha over the Northwester; at 6:30 p. m. Among the things the Chicago flor- ists will investigate at Milwaukee will be the great Pabst brewery, probably the largest in the world. There will also be a car ride around the city and a visit to one of the parks. There is unfortunately too little time to see a very great deal of the city's attrac- tions. Mr. James Hartshorne is rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter. Mr. Angus Morrison has a large stock of greenhouse pipe and fittings in his warehouse at 375 Lincoln ave- nue, and is doing quite a trade with florists. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2na. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. Fred Hills 157 138 189 107 167 151 Robt. Schenk 166 121 160 129 171 145 J S Wilson 104 167 146 130 132 135 G. Stollery 142 139 131 116 135 132 G L. Grant 153 126 147 119 106 130 P Stollery 116 104 118 122 133 118 C. Schweigert 108 99 106 163 HO 117 NEW YORK. The Future. It is generally expected here that our war with Spain will be very bene- ficial to the florist trade, not only in the increased prosperity that must surely come, but that the annexation of the islands will have tremendous influence on horticulture in general. Our new cities will be demanding the finest Jersey roses, and we will be taking trolley car excursions to gather palms and bananas and cocoa- nuts and orchids. Mr. Editor, if any of the boys out west who have been out to the Klondike are anxious to start in our business, please don't di- rect them to overcrowded New York, but tell them to go to Santiago. Ha- vana or some of the larger cities in Porto Rico, where vegetables are now worth their weight in gold and good plants and flowers will soon be worth their weight in diamonds. It is expected that our leading nur- series will soon announce their ex- tensive palm plantations in Porto Rico and the Philippines. As these isl- ands are believed to be adapted to the cultivation of azaleas, etc, no doubt we will soon grow our own and avoid paying duty. Some day we may get Bermuda and grow our own lilies. It may be said that we grow our own there now; that may be, but our large bulb growers, are becoming tired of something in Bermuda, for many of them talk of giving up their bulb farms there. It seems to pay large growers better to chip in and send out an investigat- ing agent to buy their stock on the farms. Wait till we start growing them in Cuba. Whilst we are dealing with war. perhaps you will be surprised to learn that we had war in our very midst during the past week, but it was only a modern Greek war, where Greek met Greek. Almost all the cut flower peddlers of this city are Greeks. They work under the padrone system and there are several clans of them. It is re- ported that one clan sold to another the privilege of a flower stand outside a music hall on Fourteenth street for the sum of $500. After the transac- tion the proprietor of the hall insist- ed on a removal of the stand, and the charge of bunco was brought. Iso- lated Greeks of one section or an- other have been waylaid and beaten for several weeks, and flnally the two gangs concerned, to the number of forty, met at Twenty - eighth street and Sixth avenue on August 3 and began to batter one another with crowbars, bouquets of flowers, bricks and fists. The police reserves were called out and ten were arrested and fined $5 each. The Market. Owing to odd spurts in the way of funeral work, there were days when stock of any kind was scarce. On Saturday there was not a carnation to be had of any of the wholesalers. Asters, too, were scarce, and roses of any fair quality went well. At the Thirty-fourth street market there was quite a brisk business and good flow- ers of any kind brought fair prices. On Monday auratums brought .$2; Gladiolus, from $1 to ?3 for fancy; carnations, 75 cents; asters, 1 to 2 cents a bunch; tuberoses, 35 cents per dozen spikes; roses, from $1 to $4; Lilium album and rubnim, $1; Hy- drangea paniculata. from $1 to $1.50 per hundred; lily of the valley, from $1 to $2. Out-door flowers form the principal stock in trade of many of the wholesalers. Charley Millang and Traendly & Schenck make a specialty of lilium and gladiolus. J. K. Allen is receiving some very good Meteors. MacDonald & Mc- Manus make orchids their principal stock. John Young, valley, asters and fine roses. John I. Raynor has been slig'htly indisposed for the past few days, and Walter Sheridan has joined the vacationists. 'Various Notes. Mr. John Weir, of Brooklyn, is an accomplished gentleman in numerous ways; buying and selling florists' stores and fixtures is his latest ac- complishment. The flower business here, even with all its high-toned ar- tists and Greek peddlers, would lack considerable without John Weir. It is one of the most interesting pictures to see John surrounded by thousands of lilies and gladiolus on Tierney's wagon coming from the markets ev- ery morning. Joseph Liske, Winfleld. L. I., makes a specialty of tuberoses, cutting many thousands every day. Leavitt & Law- lor. Flushing, L. I., are growing a large quantity of gardenias. Mr. Law- lor says Gardenia Veitchii is the best for cultivation under glass in winter. Herman Bowman, Larchmont Man- or, reports violets very promising. Mr. Bowman has discarded Marie Louise and will grow only the "Far quhar" for cut flowers in future. He claims it is a finer violet in every way. a better cropper, larger and sweeter flowers, and longer stems than Marie Louise, and is not as sus- ceptible to disease as that variety. He grows Lady Campbell for pot plants for Easter. All his violets are grown in frames, of which he has 350 sash, and intends to extend his plant to 600 sash in the near future. Con- tinual cultivation and vigilance, with plenty of water, are the secrets of his success. J. H. Small & Sons are making some very handsome displays in the win- dows of their new store on Broadway. Blooms of Egyptian lotus and fancy nymphaeas in a miniature tank, sur- rounded with banks of ferns, cause considerable attraction. Geraniums and bedding plants of al- most all kinds have so far done re- markably poor in and around New York this season. Cannas have been more extensively used in window boxes, vases and other forms of exte- rior decorations this year. Most of the large hotels and clubs here have been decorated with cannas, both at entrances and on roof gardens. Un- fortunately, though, poor varieties have been used. The sooner our large canna growers discard these poor sorts, the better for the canna. It is as easy to grow a good one as a bad one, and the result is better for all. C. H. Joosten left Saturday for Eu- rope. Frank Millang, of the Thirty-fourth street market, was the busiest man at that busy place on Saturday morning. He was receiving congratulations and "setting 'em up." It's a young lady this time. Mr. James Wood, of Mt. Kisco. has had to use 16 boxes of 12x14 glass to replace what was broken by the hail- storm of July 1. Weidet Bros., Mt. Kisco, are build- ing two new violet houses 12x72. I shall not be able to give you the names of the warriors we shall send to invade Omaha just now, but they will be there on time. Many of W. R. Smith's friends are deeply concerned about his health and sincerely hope the grand old man of Washington may soon recover. D. AUGUST 11, 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 265 ST, LOUIS. The Market. The cut flower trade has not im- proved any since last week. Roses are better in quality. Some very fine Perles, Meteors and Kaiserins are seen. Asters are in full bloom and meet with good sale at !fl per 100. The heavy rains of late have done a world of good to the outside stuff. News Items. The talk among the florists nowa- days is, "Are you going to Ihe conven- tion?" and from present indications we will send a large delegation to Omaha next week. Mr. Evans, of the Quaker City Ma- chine Co., Richmond, Ind., was a vis- itor last week. Mr. Evans is on his way to Omaha. Mr. T. W. Guy, for many years in business at Kimswick. has retired from business and rented his green- houses to Fred Fabry, who will grow cut flowers for the St. Louis market. The Ayers Floral Co. have sold out their business at 3024 Easton avenue to Miss Atkinson. Mrs. M. Ayers, who has been the head of the firm for many years, will retire for a short time and will reopen, it is reported, on Grand avenue in the fall. Ellison & Tesson have opened their third store under the Century build- ing, Ninth and Olive streets, to be known as the Century flower store. Frank Fillmore is very busy repair- ing his houses and making a few al- terations. Beyer Bros, are building a fine show iiouse on their place facing Grand ave- nue; also other improvements that will give their place a fine appearance. J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville, is cutting the best Meteors that have come to this market for a long time. J. F. is talking of entering for the fat men's race at Omaha. Max Herzog, at Gratiot Station, is housing his carnations this week. Max is always busy. He has also made some new and good improvements. Fred Weber, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is improving and "Will be out again by the end of the week in time to make the trip to Omaha. John Young has changed his plans of going east. John will now go to Omaha, in company with his daughter. They will also visit Denver after the convention. Gus Eggeling, assisted by Mr. Gadd, is making some great improvements at their place on Grand and Lafayette avenues. Mr. Eggeling will not be able to go with the boys to Omaha. It would be a cinch for Gus in that fat men's race. Bowling Notes. Following is the list of St. Louis howlers that will be at Omaha during the convention: C. A. Kuehn, C. C. Sanders, John W. Kunz, Carl Beyer, Emil Schray, J. J. Beneke, F. C. Web- er and John Young. The first named six will be the team to represent St. Louis in the bowling match. Others who will go with the party are: Chas. Connon. Sr., L. Armstrong, R. F. Tesson, J. P. Ammann, Julius Koenig, Sr., Charlie Weber, E. H. Mi- chel, E. W. Guy, Prof. Wm. Trelease and M. Rice, of Philadelphia. Among the ladies that are going are: Mrs. J. Koenig, Sr., Mrs. Fred M^eber, Mrs. J. J. Beneke. Mrs. C. C. Sanders, Miss Mi- chel and Miss Young. Florist Club. The Florist Club meeting on Mon- day night was not so well attended as it should have been for the annual election of oflicers. This goes to prove that the night meetings will never do, as we have members in Belleville, Kirkwood and Edwardsville who are regular in attendance, but cannot come if night meetings continue. For those who live in town the night raeeting.s would be all right, but we must pro- tect our suburban members, and for this reason must have our meetings in the afternoon at .3 o'clock, as provided for in our constitution and by-laws. There were only two candidates for president in the field — C. C. Sanders and W. C. Young — the others having withdrawn. After the ballots were counted it was found that C. C. San- ders was elected president by a vote of 17 to 1. Max Herzog was elected vice president; Emil Schray, secre- tary, and J. J. Beneke, treasurer; elect- ed by unanimous vote, having no op- position. The new trustees for the year are J. W. Kunz, F. W. Ude, Jr., and Julius Koenig, Jr. Applications for membership from Richard Frow and Henry Berning were received and filed. E. H. Michel, J. W. Kunz and J. J. Beneke were appointed a committee to procure suitable badges for the mem- bers going to Omaha. The transportation committee re- ported that between twenty and twen- ty-four would go to Omaha next Sun- day night to represent St. Louis at the convention. The meeting then ad- journed. The newly elected president took the whole party over to the Turner build- ing for lunch and refreshments, and after a few speeches the party broke up after three cheers for the new pres- ident. BUFFALO. With the exception of gladiolus all flowers are rather scarce. The long protracted drought has made peas and asters scarce. Inside carnations are on their last legs, or rather stems, and the new crops from the field have made their appearance, but are small and short. The Picnic. I expected to have a pleasant story to tell you of our outing, which was to have been last Wednesday, but, alas! just as we took our seats in the little "Silver Spray," which was intended to carry us down the river, a great storm came up from the west, changing the atmosphere at the rate of fifty miles an hour, spreading the medium of electrocution all around and raining, not cats and dogs, as you sometimes hear about, but solid sheets of welcome water. The kids got ugly and frac- tious, the girls looked sad, but more than one baldhead thought to himself, "Well, it's mighty good for carna- tions. But, alas! it was local, and our surrounding country badly needs rain. All's well that ends well. Had that storm caught us in the middle of the river and all rushed to one side of the boat, there would have been seventy- five young and old of the craft going at intervals over the falls. That would have made o.uite a gap in the noble army of florists. Still there would have been plenty left to carry on the busi- ness at its present volume. The picnic was postponed till after the conven- tion. There was a good attendance of out of town florists. Mr. Rockwell, of Bradford, was aboard and his cheerful disposition was ready to take a hand in any little game adapted to his age. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, of Phila- delphia, were also among the list of saved. Notes. We anxiously look for tidings of the complete recovery of Mr. Wm. R. Smith. Few men, if any, are so well known to the florists and more cor- dially liked than the venerable ex- president. I can't remember a conven- tion without his familiar presence and we all hope to see him at many an- other. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., start up the lake tonight, en route to Omaha. The New York delegation intends, I believe, to spend the Sunday at Niagara. If they are a quiet, orderly crowd I would like to meet them. The few from Buffalo will leave either by the Wabash or Lake Shore Sunday evening and join the Chicago party on Monday evening. We can't avoid hearing and reading remarks on the next available presi- dent of the S. A. F. It is a new de- parture to discuss or mention the names of candidates in the trade jour- nals, but I see no harm in it. The gen- tleman from Mt. Greenwood who grows the big Jubilee and Pingree carnations would be an ideal man for the presidency, an ornament physical- ly and mentally, the best of guides; in fact, to liken the society to a vessel sailing into the future, she could never have a better Rudd-er. We would have to support him because of his complete and admirable fitness for the position. We were favored yesterday with a call by the illustrious Jaggs, I mean Baggs. There is no Jaggs at present about Mr. Baggs. He is a traveled man, has seen much of the world. The 266 The Weekly Florists^ Review* AUGUST 11, 1898. last part he saw was Canada, and prior to that Middlesex, England. His flow of English is superb and his descrip- tive powers are grand. One quotation will suffice, but the delivery I cannot convey to you; it is as smooth as the best quality of syrup trickling from a bunghole. "As you go down Tottenham way you can hardly believe the sight there— Tommy Rockford with 35 acres, his brother Joe with 15, and others as large. Believe me, sir, it is like look- ing on Lake Ontario — it's a sea of gloass." W. S. TORONTO. G. & F. Association. The Gardeners' and Florists' Associa- tion after four months' rest will meet again at the usual place on Tuesday the 16th inst. The executive committee will meet this week and arrange a sui- table opening program. It is expected and to be hoped that there will be a large turn out. Remember the fee is only $1 a year more. It is worth that alone for pri- vileges in connection with the Chry- santhemum Show, but the fact of the profession being united in cne body and meeting to discuss events past, present and future, etc., is worth more than can be seen with the naked eye. Hort. Society. The meeting of the Horticultural Society on Tuesday last was attended by many of the school children who have been given chrysanthemum plants to grow for the show. They were asked to attend in order that they might receive further instruc- tions as to their cultivation. After the meeting they were each sent home happy in the possession of a bunch of flowers, some of the boys having brought a lot down for that purpose. An arrangement was made at the meeting that the members of the so- ciety should meet at certain public gardens on certain days. Last Friday a goodly number met at the Horticul- tural Gardens where Mr. Watkins of- ficiated by pointing out the special beauties under his care and by answering in his usual lucid and in- teresting style the innumerable ques- tions put to him. After spending about an hour there the party moved over to the Normal School gardens where Mr. Ewing officiated in like manner with variations. The president. Mr. Ross, accom- panied the party but was too much taken up with some American ladies who had come over to visit and to whom he was showing the lions of the city to take in the whole show. Next week Exhibition Park and the Central Prison gardens will be visited; the week after Parliament Buildings new greenhouses and grounds and Government House, then the Steele, Briggs Seed Co.'s place. Notes. The first cricket match of the sea- son will be perpetrated at Exhibition Park on the 10th inst. D. V. and W. P. The weather is still very dry but in spite of it all the flower beds in parks and gardens are looking really fine, as good as I ever saw them and they are now at the zenith of their glory, I suppose. The annual excitement on the ap- proach of the Industrial Exhibition is awakening. The show promises to be bigger and better than ever. Some of the brethren are expected on their way home from Omaha and as the Canadian Horticultural Association will hold its convention during the second week they may reap some ad- vantage by staying over. Certainly they will be cordially welcomed by all. The exhibition is held from August 29 to September 10. Plants are entered the first week and remain all the time; cut flowers are entered the second week. Our old friend, Capt. McMaster, has given out that he will present a silver medal to the best table of deco- rative plants. E. ST. PAUL, MINN. Midsummer dullness still prevails. Nearly all stock is very scarce and hard to obtain. All of the growers have summer roses planted and aro cutting a fair crop, but the supply at times is wholly inadequate. In whites Kaiserin is the favorite, and is truly a grand thing. Meteor is now very fine. In pink, Testout is the only variety grown here for summer, and is very much in favor. Perle and Sunset are grown only in limited quantities. Car- nations are very scarce. There are no good blooms to be had. Our growers should plant some carnations for sum- mer blooming. Owing to the continued drouth, which was only broken last week, sweet peas and other outside stock are not as plentiful as earlier in the sea- son. We were treated to a perfect deluge of rain, accompanied by ter- rific lightning, on Friday, the 5th. While we have not heard of any dam- age to stock or houses, still plants on low land must have suffered, as over three inches of water fell between 3 a. m. and 8 p. m. It will be beneficial, however, to all outside stock, and came just in time to be of value to carnation growers, otherwise lifting the plants in the field would have been accompanied by loss. Everybody is busy and quite a num- ber are getting ready to go to the con- vention. Carnations are being housed. Roses and mums are all planted and are doing nicely, and if the Twin Cities should hold a mum show this fall, it would he a hummer. Chris Hansen has purchased three lots opposite his present range of houses and has broken ground for a violet house 11 by 120 feet. Carlsen & Lauritsen, of the Warren- dale greenhouses, have built a small rose house this season and are making much needed repairs to their boiler room. Their stock is in prime condi- tion, being mostly roses for winter blooming. C. Bussjaeger, in addition to build- ing three new houses, which are now completed and planted, is putting in a new boiler. Fred Schultze is also putting in a new boiler. H. J. Puvogel, on Summit avenue, is also in line with a new boiler. A. S. Swanson has built one new house, but is so far distant I have not yet called and learned particulars. The florists of the Twin Cities will go to Omaha over the M. & St. L. rail- road, leaving Sunday night, August 14. Low rates have been secured and the entire trip can be made at a small ex- pense. For further particulars, ad- dress S. D. Dysinger, with L. L. May & Co., St. Paul. From present indica- tions there will not be less than fifteen to attend from here, and this number may be increased to twenty or twenty- five. I hope all will go who can pos- sibly do so. Read Brother Shaw's de- scriptions of the sights and go and en- joy an outing at a small expense. Recent callers: Mr. Sim, with H. A. Dreer; Mr. Currie, who was on a fly- ing trip; Mr. Roach, representing J. B. Rice & Co.. and several others. 0. Olsen, of Holm & Olsen, is spend- ing his vacation in New York. C. Anderson, formerly the Hill flor- ist, is now with Dr. Schiffman, our re- nowned orchid king. X. Y. Z. GARDENERS' SCHOOLS IN RUS- SIA is the subject of No. 159 of the advance sheets of consular reports is- sued by the Bureau of Commerce, De- partment of State, Washington, under date of July G. The information given relates, however, more to schools de- voted to the study of agriculture than horticulture. Though rather behind other European countries in the mat- ter of schools of the sort, Russia is evidently awake to their value and they are increasing both in number and usefulness. TAKE YOUR WIPE with you to the convention if you possibly can ar- range to do so. She probably needs an outing even more than you do yourself. Take another wedding trip — to Omaha this time. It will do you both good. You may be sure the ladies will be well taken care of by the local committee. EVERY ONE in the trade has a chance to earn one or more of the lib- eral prizes offered elsewhere in this issue of The Florists' Review. OUR CONVENTION NUMBER will be issued next week and will contain a full report of the Omaha convention. LAST CALL for advs. for our Con- vention Number to be issued next week. ALL ABOARD for Omaha! The Weekly Florists^ Review* 267 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED— Catalogues and prire lists from dealers in florists' supplies. Address* Leetsdale Green- house Co., Leetsdale, Allegheny Co., Pa. Box 67. FOR SALE — Wilks Hot Water Heater. Size of boiler 16 x 36 inch. In use three years. Address M. & S. Dysinger, Albion, Mich. SITUATION WANTED-As fireman, hard or sof^ coal ; can do general greenhouse work ; handy with tools. Address W. Hall, Somerton, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— Six greenhouses (6,ooo feet of glass) all in good condition and well stocked ; all modem im- provements; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Michigan, with population of 4,000. No com- petition. Have other business. Must sell. Address Michigan, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By practical florist. Ger- man, age 27. 12 years' experience in palms, ferns, pot plants in general. Good references. State terms. Address L. K., Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE -First class retail stand. 5.000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least $3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about ?5oo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address FOR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner desires to devote his whole time to other business. An unusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' WANTED— Young German f onst for growing pot plants. Art Floral Co , 3Q07 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. WANTED— Young man, single, German preferred, who understands growing roses, carnations and violets. References required. Establishment iwo miles from Washington. Good wages. Address W. H. K.. Langdon, D. C, Box 6. F^ ,,u^^^J j.b..« J-. B""3; lUAii, all in good condition. Make me an offer for the lot, F. O. B. cars here. T. Appleton, Lake Forest, 111. FOR RENT— To reliable party, ihe'old establish- ment, consisting of n greenhouses, 16.000 feet of glass, newly built; also store. Finest location in Chi- cago. Cause, poor health, Garfield Park Floral Co., 1688 W. Madison Street, Chicago. 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 advance his employer's in- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D.. care Florists' Review, Chicago. Pnr ^'iIa Wooden Tanks. 1 Ul JalC* Two-inch clear oak staves, ;> iron hoops, holds 45 bar- rels, about 6 ft. deep and 8 (t. in diameter, in first class condition. Have not been exposed to the weather. Knocked down with staves numbered, loaded on cars, lor $12.50 each, cash. Manager Florists' Re FOR SALE-A Bargain ScoUejr Boiler, capacity 1,000 It. 4-in. pipe, 600 ft. 4-in. pipe elbows, V's T's, expansion tank, four 4-in. valves. 15( ft. of the pipe, flange and holt joints, weiphs 1(1 lbs. to foot, balance in 4 and 5 lengths rust mint-;. ,ill in good condition, loaded on cars lor $140.00 cash. ^- Ma^;4er"' CINCINNATI. O.-CRITCHELL'S" Mention Florists* Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. 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, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED TO 35 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Keview when you write. I LAST CALL } ^4*4* FOR ADVS. Convention Number Copy must reach us by the morning's mail of Aug. J 7, at the very latest, to be in time. lUBSCRIBERS are re- ^S : R> 4 minded that they will LL-^;-^^J materially advance the j interests of their paper by I buying supplies of the ad- I vertisers in the FLORISTS' 1 Review, always mention- I ingf the name of the paper Iwhen sending inquiries or orders. :?::::: Kn Carnations il! GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. L>atania Borbonica^- TO CLOSE OUT SURPLUS STOCK that we do not want to move. Four-inch Strong Plants, showing two charac- ter leaves, $10.00 per hundred (100), $95.00 per thousand (1,000). Ready for si.x-inch pots. Three-inch Very Strong, with twoeood leaves showing character, $8.00 per hundred (100), $75.00 per thousand (1,000). Ready tor five-inch pots. A few good SAGOS, with ten to twelve leaves, eight-inch pots, at $2.00 each. GRITGI1EbL.'S B. P. CRITCHELL. Manager. CINCINNATI, O- CASH with order. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 I.iucoln Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and FITTINGS Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. 268 The Weekly Florists' Review^ CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers and florists' supplies; R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Son. White Marsh, Md., vegetable and other plants; F. 0. Pierce Co., New York City, mastica and glazing machine; W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston, Mass., bulos; E. H. Krelage & Son. Haarlem. Holland, bulbs; Tokyo Nursery Co., Tokyo, Japan, plants, bulbs, seeds, '^tc.; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., whole- sale price list cut flowers: Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson. Chicago, Clara cemetery vase; N. Y. Market Garden- ers' Association, New York, pansy seed; Pinehurst Nurseries, Piuehurst, N. C, seeds of woody and herbaceous plants; Mrs. T. B. Shepherd, Ventura, Cal., new and rare seeds, plants, cacti and succulents; Schlegel &, Fottler, Boston, bulbs; L. L. May & Co.. St. Paul, Minn., wizard sprinkler; Benj. Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., slug shot, grape dust, tobacco extract, etc. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Mr. Louis Unverzagt and wife are spending three weeks at Wauke.sha, Wis. Miss Belle Miller has about com- pleted her new range of glass, having doubled her former range of houses. Mr. C. Rauth is building a new car- nation house 17x60. Mr. Jas. Walsh is remodeling his al- fice and putting in a new boiler. A. C. AMES, lA.— J. L. Budd. professor of horticulture and forestry in the Iowa Agricultural College, has tendered his resignation to the board of trustees. Prof. Budd has been connected with the college here since 187.". Though he retires on account of old age, he will still devote much of hi.^ time to writing on horticultural subjects. MR. CORNELIUS S. LODER. secre- tary of the National Florists' Board of Trade, will attend the Omaha conven- tion and will be pleased to meet all in the trade, whether membere of the Board or not. ...LOUISVILLE... 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WIRE DESIGNS- OUR OWN IMAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. 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. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. FRUITS AND ORNAMENTALS and at iiriees to suit the times, consult THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 32 Painesville, Ohio. Correspondence Solicited. Cataloffues free. Mention The Review when you write. AUGUST 11. 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review, 269 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. Write lur Prices on KOSE PLANTS 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Lrilium liarrisii.-^ 5x7, $37.50 per 1,000, $4.00 per 100. 7x9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per 100. Terms go davs to custiniRrs of apprcived credit; otherwise, cash uitli order. Prices on alfother Bidbs and Roots cheerfully Kiven. r. W. O. SGHMITZ. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. ...PANSY SEED... Rose Plants. ''■^ '■'■'■■'n li $4.0(1 ijer IIXI I : : ' :;".-inch 4.00 ■■ ' u. h 4.00 iiMi \ I'.; tmlis plants; grown for our own use. V be rL'tiinied at our e.xpense if not satisfactory. If you want tlie linest large and fragrant Pansy fl. ers Try Woodbury's Noted Seeds. A FINE ASSORTED COLLECTION. SO cts. Finest German and f^.iant flowered French strains, blended, or eitlier separate, two thousand seeds, 50c. •Quarter ounce. $1. Dunce. $4. 1,1st free. DAVID B. WOODBURY. Pansy Specialist, SOUTH PARIS, MAINE. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JOHN I PANSY Tlial's wliat tliey call me, <> M A N "* '''- FBESH SEED B'O'W BEADY. 1. B.'s Challenge is all that the word implies. Try it. Large trade packet $1.1X1 cash. JOHN BEIMFOBD, 'Vrilton Junction, la. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PADMATinMC Pingree. .Armazindy and UAtillAMUIlO -- p Trmmph field grown Ready now, wnte for prices. nnC CP Brides. Belle Siebrecht and Meteors nUiSt^ — in 3-inch pots. Maids, Brides IIUUI.U 3„j, Beauties in 2'i-inch pots. SUIIiAZ, in 3-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. , Cal rcRNS Pteris Tremula, readv to shift into 4-inch. $:f..'.ll per Illil, Jiailiil per l.lllXl. P. Cretica Albo-lineata, $:! 50 per 100. N. Davalloides furcans, $10.00 per 100. R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, 0. SPECIAL for TWO Weeks. Liur SMII.AX must be planted out or potted up right awa\ . .\11 orders received before .August Lith will be filled at the nominal price of 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. cash with order. Bear in mind these are extra strong plants out of 2-inch pots, which makes a great saving in freight compared to 2}<-inch pots, and are every way as good. Order at once and save money. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when Bkant & NoE-Gentle: splendid condition. Youn BRANT & NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL. Mention The Review when you wTite. Z^ULBfN'S DEriAINCE MIOrSOrNBTTB. .\ fine lot of Fresli Seed now ready. .\iso 10,000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, in 2-inch and :i-inch pots. Write for prices, SAMITEI. FEAST & SONS, 228 N. Charles St., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention Florists' Review when ynu write, PANSIES Worm Raising. • nilwItW |ll«w anrf RRiiahItt Sued. 3-lt) < I kii $1,00 1 uz,.,, $1,00 Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. H. WEBER & SONS. • OAEItAND, MD. Mention Florists' Review when you write. LAST CALL FOR ADVS. FOR OUR Convention INumber... Copy must reach us by the morning's mail of August 17, at the very latest, to be in time. I inported and established stock of Ai quality always on hand, also a complete line of best 1 hiin i\ 1 l'..iskets, Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc. ARRIVED. IN FINE CONDITION, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. ^'iSzer Oncidium Kramerii, ii^,V pTdozen. Lager & Hurrell, f^pXI.".". Summit, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. THE ANNIAL MEETING FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT OMAHA, in First Congregational Cliurcl), Wednesday, August 17th, 1898, at 3 o'clock P. M. John G. Esler, secv. Forging" ROSES. BBIDE BBIDESMAID METEOB KAISEBIN Per 100. Per 1000. 2J4-inch. ,. $'2.50 $22.50 , , 2.50 22.50 , . 3.50 22.50 ,, 3.00 $L00 4.00 4.00 MOON VINES, $20.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Maids. Brides. Perles and Meteors, in 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Kaiserin. Perles, Meteors, Maids and Brides, in 3-inch pots, SUMO per 100. VIOI.ETS, Mane Louise, in 2'4-in. pots, $100 pernio, BEGONIA BEX. in fin. pots. $'20.0ti per 100. .Ml ul tin- M... k i- 111 hue, healthy condition. ■WSa. T. BASTING, 495 'Washing-ton St., BUFFAI.O, N. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL purchased frofu sh.riit, K.'..eiver. and .Assiirnee sales at less tlian one-lull ]>n.cs 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 IVIail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand Material in the World. W. 3STH &. IRON STS., CHICAGO. Write for our free illustrated catalogues. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 270 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST 11, 189S. WASHINGTON. The boys remain remarkably cheer- ful despite the dullness. They say it might be worse. A delegation of eight will leave here next Sunday for Omaha, and they are primed for a good time. They are the boys who do not wait for some one to entertain them, but are all good enter- tainers and are sure of a good time. Mr. W. A. Manda was a visitor here last week. He took in the entire show. Mr. Wm. R. Smith remains in about the same condition. His physicians say there is not the slightest chance for his recovery. It is only a ques- tion of time, the hemorrhages leaving him very weak. W. H. K. August 8, 1898. DAYTON, O. The Dayton Floral Co., which lost nearly everything in last spring's flood, including all their Easter stock, bulbs, plants, household goods, etc., are now rebuilding and will try it again. Their loss by the flood was over |3,0O(t, caused by the breaking of the levee only two squares from their place. Otherwise the florists here are all prospering and the usual amount of remodeling is going on. There has been quite a number of funerals lately and flowers are very scarce. Asters are a complete failure. Chrysanthemums only fair. M. PHILADELPHIA. The fourth annual excursion of flor- ists and gardeners of Philadelphia and vicinity to Dreer's Nurseries, Riverton, N. J., will take place Tuesday, Aug. 16. The steamer "Columbia" will leave the Chestnut street wharf at 11 a. m., and the steamer Twilight at 11:30 a. m. These annual excursions have al- ways proved very enjoyable occasions in the past and the coming one is looked forward to with very pleasura- ble anticipations. HUNT'S REVIEVT OP THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. With an increasing demand and more stoclt to meet it we think the tide has turned and from now on business will be on the ascend- ency. Young stock is growing more plentiful every day. blooms of good size and color, but stems short as yet. The only real shortage is in carnations of good quality, there being prac- tically none to Ije had; plenty of outside grown, but they show the effects of our late, and we all hope, past, scorching weather. Asters are decidedly long, because of small demand. Sweet peas are abundant and the quality is not as good as it has been earlier in the season. Local trade seems to be picking up, and while there is some complaint, the general tone is better. Country trade seems to be al)out the same as it was last year at this time, but everj-one throughout the countrj' is looking for a big trade the coming year, and from tlie general feeling In other lines, we think this is likely ADVS. for our Convention Number to be issued next week must leach us by the morning's mail of Aug. 17 to be in time. SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, l I r/ll>ia i coloring, from tiernianv and Scotland. Per Trade pkt., 25c. (Have supplied the Pacific Coast for years.) CYCUMEN GIANT PERSICIM. Fresh crop Giants. Pure nliite. rose, red, white with pink eye, rose with red exe. Per IIXI seeds, 7.^c, in separate colors, Mi.xed, per 100 seeds, 65c, Cyclamen BUI^BS of above sorts, 2 to 3 inches diameter, separate, dozen, $1,00, Roman Hyacinths, white, 12-13, per 100, $1.90; per 1000, $18,00, Roman Hyacinths, white, 13-15, per 100, $2.25; per 1000, $20.00 Selected hulbs Freesia Refracta, per KOO, de- livery included, $3,50; 250 bulbs at 1000 rate, 5 per cent, discount for cash, H. H. BERGER & CO. 220 Broadway, ITEW YORK, I Established IsT.s I tion Florists' Review when vou write, PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN. It is First-Class in Every Respect. Finest mixed m great varietv of fancv colors. $1.00 per pkt. of 2500 seeds; $6.00 per oz.; 3 ozs., $15.00. Prepaid by mail. Finest Yellow, White. Blue. Black, Red. Pink and Lavender shades, in separate colors, $1.00 per pkt. All large flowering. C.\SH With Order. E. B. JENNINGS, Grower of the Finest Pansies, LockBo«254. SOUTHPORT, CONN. Mention The Review when you write. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. 11 THE UARGBST r-'^ SUPPUY MOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists" Supplies on application. For the trade only, 60 to 66 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PLANTS White Plume, Golden Self- Blanching and Giant Pascal. Field-grown plants at $1,00 per 1,000; $s,50 per 10,000. Cash with order. Samples free, C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ROSES, CARNATIONS, and All Kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, ;^i1»'i'o'n"Fior'irt; 495 Washington St., BUrFALO, N. Y. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARMATIONS. Mention Florists' Re\-iew when you write, Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consig:nments of Choice Stock Solicited. < lur central location enables us tu fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Re%-iew when you write. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, - - Philadelphia, Pa. GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA, LATANIA BORBONICA. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. Boston Fern. Well Grown, Leafy Plants. S-inch pans, $1,50 each. $18,00 per dozen, e-inch pots, $1,00 each, $1'2,00 per dozen, JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown. Pa. Upsal Station, Penna, R, R, Mention The Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review^ SEEDS Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, iH Pansy, Cineraria. 99999999 We are booking orders now for the above, which will be filled promptly on receipt of the New Crop Seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of We invite comparison with any. JX ^ jt ^ READY FOB DEI.IVEBT. above varieties a trial, do so this year, ...PANSIBS... Order now and seed will be sent as soon as new crop seed arrives. Hunt's Pansy Seed has made a name because of the quality of the strains. We would be pleased to send our cata- logue of Florists' Flower Seeds to any one in the trade, tains a general list of all Florists' Seeds. Oz. Fine Mixed $J.OO Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market . . . 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed .... 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 ALSO ALLTHE NAMED VARIETIES ir PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Trade Pkt. Single, white 50c '^ red 50c " kermesiiu splendens 50c " mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c GINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c t >ur Cineraria seed is known among those who grow the tiiiest plants. GALGEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora 50c We have a special fine strain to offer. GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c TWINE FOR TYING ■■ MUMS." 4-ply Best Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks, 75c. 3-ply Second Grade Cotton, per 5-lb. sacks. 70c. E. H. HINT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Asparagus Plumosus E. G. HILL & CO. VJ.J.J.4.J.A4.4.J.A*J|.XJ.4.4.XJL4.4.4.*4.JI.AX. Fine stock, ready to run soon as planted, winter sown and several times headed back, "i'l-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Extra Strong Smilax Plants Out of 2!-;-in. pots, $1.25 per loo; $10 per looo. Cash «ith order. Address FRED SCHNEIDER, Florist, 751 Crawford Road, Cleveland, O. Mention The Review when you -aTite. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. RICHMOND, IND. FINE CYCAS REVOLUTA Sizes, CTPMC 10 Cents 3 to 6 Lbs. J I LiVIO Per lb. Mention Florists' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE SS DESIGNS ana Dealers in H»mu»m FLORISTS' i^ SUPPLIES Mention Florists' Review when you write. Live Sphagnum IMoss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per btl. Sphagnum Moss ^lIl^STb^lVe'sS" Peat *'■'** P®"" ''^'®' Quality A No. 1. SEND ADVS. O^JICK FOR OUR Convention Number To be Issued nSXt WCek *+++++++-*'+'ir-t'++i"*'++++-lr++++»l THE MOON 2. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN. Menii.m l-li.hsts' Review .■ -■■!■» INSl EE ^.S^VSmKE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. — FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention t iorisis' Keview wnen you write. Send to 1^3 For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention Florists' Review wlien you write. THE REGAN .. PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' nHatalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Tiie Review wlien you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 272 The Weekly Florists' Review. GRAND RAPIDS. Ac last we have had the long prayed for rain. It was not as much as could be desired, but it has brought ■with it ideal carnation growing weather, and the plants already seem to show a marked improvement. Tnere are strong hopes yet of a fine crop of good carnations. Trade has picked up some the past week, what with a slight outside shipping demand and funeral work, has made roses and carnations scarce. Most of the mums are now planted: the end of the week will see them finished. N. B. Stover has issued a call for ." club meeting at the Eagle Hotel for the first Tuesday in September, when mattere of importance will come uii for discussion, particularly the price of glass, and can it be had any cheap- er; also can anything be done to either reduce or remove the duty on Harrisii and other bulb stock not grown in this country? It would not be a bad idea for some members at the convention to offer a suitable resolution on the subject and have a committee present it to Con- gress. The fact that the duty protects its production in this country does not hold good in the case of bulbs. Again, committees representing every avail- able district in the country could be appointed to pass around a similav resolution for signatures in their re- spective localities and hand said reso- lutions to their congressional repre- sentative to present to congress this fall. Much good might in this way be accomplished. We are all delighted to hear of the movement to locate the next conven- tion in Detroit. It is admirably situa- ted for such a purpose, with its Belle Isle Park, railroad, hotel and every fa- cility that tends to make a desirable convention city. It is within 6 to S hours' ride of Buffalo. Cincinnati. Cleveland. St. Louis. Chicago. Milwau- kee and all intermediate points. Mich- igan has never been honored by the florists as yet and we hope all sections of the country will unite in favoring us with their next convention. Geo. Bowditch, pf Park Ridge, 111., is here on a visit. Harry Balsley. of De- troit, has been buzzing round the past week shying his special mum and azalea pots at the boys. Some dodged — others got hit, the porosity of the pots, however, saved one from being seriously injured. Genial Hari-y! May his shadow never grow less. GEO. F. CRABB. HILLSDALE, MICH. — Mr. Carl Hirsch, proprietor of Hillsdale Floral Park, left Aug. 6 on a trip to New Tork. He will be away about a week. DON'T MISS having an adv. in our Convention Number to be issued next ■week. Send copy at once. The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing ti:e bulbs for two hours in a half solution of...™„ ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% This has been conclasivelv proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug*, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a 2-Vcent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford, rXTTTTTTTTTTl i'TTTWTTTTT"rTT>4 J.^J. VffN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points by mail, 7jc: i-j lots of 3, GOO b.v HENRY A. DREER. When writing mention Florists' Review >f 1,000, 60c; 33c per l,0OO. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | SPARTA, WIS.— Z. K. Jewett & Co. are building a new house, 20x90. "'•^^ MODEL l:^".''"""'"" Also Wire Rose Stakes. Queen-;, N. V.. Feb. :6. V Mr. Theron P.\rkek. Brook- b-n, N.Y. 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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove veri' durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. i8, 'q7. Mr. Theron* Parker. Dear Sin— Your wu-e stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitatiug we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, ' Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOKEK, N. J., Feb. i8. V Mr. Theros Parker, Brook- lyn. N. Y. Dear Sin— It grives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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 thing I have been looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success in the sale of them, I am. Yours truly, E. Asmls. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THtRO\ PXRkER. Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 82 Morton Street, BBOOKLTB', S. T. In fine assortment, from 25^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; 827.00 per 1000. GHAS.T. Darling, Stony Brook, L, I., N.Y. Zirngiebel GIANT PANSIES ing varieties with the Florists' trade. Quality guaranteed. FRESH SEED NOW RE.ADY in trade packages at one dollar each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, • NEEDHAM, MASS. Now in Course of PreparaUon Price, $5.00 Send in Vour Order Now.... THE By FLORISTS' William MANIAL '"" It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists' Publishing Co. 320-335 Caxton Building, Chicago. 3000 Forcing ROSES Extra quality; ready to plant at once. 2500 Bridesmaids, 3-iri. pots. $.i.CKJ per 100. 50O Brides, : n pots. $.i.00 per liO. 1 r! ■ and first-class in every respect; ~: - L" r my owTi planting. GEO. M. EiyrUAIi'S, Newton, V. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. AUGUST U. The Weekly Florists' Review. 273 Western Florists! Why send east for Carnation plants when vou can buv as g^ood or better nearer home. \\ e ffrr tl.L following strong*, field g^own Carnations for immediate shipment or can : ;: ;. ir r der and hold until you want them Marello. scarlet Delia Fox, pink Ivory, wliite McG-owan, white $4.00 Silver Spray, wliite, ,. per ICO. Portia, red i Daybreak. lig"ht pinlc Wm. Scott, pink J Mayor Ping-ree, varieg'ated yellow, and Tidal Wave, dark pink. 86.00 per 100. Jubilee, best red to date 8.00 *' VIObETS. Strong, field grown clamps, $4.00 per lOO. Marie ionise, Swanley Wliite, California. Samples mailed on receipt of postage. L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. ^Herr's Pansies.^ f^ Bny the Best. Seed at $1.50 per K oz. % j Plants at 75c per 100. $1.00 per l.OuO. ^I I SMI LAX. I 3 Fine Plants from pots at 7r,c per 100: $5.00 $ j^ per 1,000. Sample plants for 10c. £ I ALBERT M.H ERR i ? UNCASTER, PA. ^ 5'yr*i''yr»>;fe»l"4i*;ar»S 'fe*) 'fe^ 'fe* ':•);> Mention The Review when you write. Rex Begonia. 84 na . $>.oi:) ch pots, per IIX) 34 •■ ■• rooted cuttings, " .... 4.i.«i Mixed Rex. rooted cuttings, " — 2.00 2-inch pots " .... 4.00 Write for prices on other stock. • Terms cash or C. O. D. Named Rex Begonias, 3 of each kind in each ICO. GREENE &. UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Review w!.-:; > u wri:,-. Pansy Plants NOW READY 30,OOO Nice Seedling' Pansy Plants now readv from isgs seed, foi November and later blooming, 50c per 100: r2.50 per 500: $4.00 per 1000. Samples free. Mitting's Giant Flowering Pansv Seed, trade pkt., 50c; 1 oz., $l.0O. This seed will raise 50.000 plants to the pound. The MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ?t.-n i.ir i v...netie5 $J.5ri per 100. our selection. Bougainvillea G. Sanderiana. 'inch pots. : 51 : " ! -' Cyclamen, w-hile, ■■'■:-: _ . ;nch pots, ; ■ Cyperus Alternifolins, 2W-in. p >t~, ;j .VI per i'>i Grevillea Bobusta, $2.50 per 10^l. NATHAN SBIITH SE SON, Adrian. Mich. Mention Florists' Kevlew when you write. ►♦« »}• *■%* ►♦« •(« »i. ►♦■• ♦♦-• *l» »i» ►♦< »(« »i« »(« »i« ^f * ».%» »|« »i» *♦-• »i. •-♦« .7. -T- -7- -T- -1- .,- '^•- 4-' '.T- ',7," -7- -7- -T- -7-" -7- '^ -7- '^ -7- -7- -t- -7-" $50.00 in Prizes! The Florists' Review offers the above amount for a description of some really valuable and practical labor or money-saving unpatented device or method of culture of benefit to florists, that has not yet been published. If a drawing is needed to make the matter plain, it may be of the roughest character. The awards will be made entirely on the practical value of the device or method, though a well worded de- scription and intelligible drawing will be desirable. First Prize, $25.00 Second Prize, $15.00 Third Prize, $10.00 -7- •If •a* »!< •>♦/• ^ If you know of some useful labor or money-saving device ^ or method of culture of which a description has not yet been -T- «|f •T- -7- fir ft* 4* Ju ^* *\* *^ •■♦♦ fU »** -T-" Ji* published, you can easily win one of these prizes, and if •:■ you know several such you may be able to win them all. J^ Make your descriptions as brief as is consistent with clearness. Remember that simple devices are more gen- erally useful than elaborate ones. What are wanted are those that will prove most valuable to the great mass of the readers of the Florists' Review. Competition open to all. The prize-winning descriptions (and drawings, if any), will be published in the Florists' Review. And should others seem worthy of publication they will also be given space as opportunity offers. Address Editor Florists' Review, 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. •>♦« •■♦■• •■♦•♦ •>♦■• *i^ *t* •■!■• *i* *!•• ♦■!•• •■?•• »?■• •>!■• »-♦* ►ir •>!« •>♦■ *i* LAST 3 Convention lo^nwifiow? GALL ^ Number. CC'PV must reach us by the mornit ol Aug. 17, at the very latest, to be FAIRMOUNT*SgAL LABORATORY, N. W. Corner Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue. Philadelphia, Pa. 274 The Weekly Florists^ Review* AUG "ST U, 1S9S. CLEVELAND. The Market. The condition of the cut flower trade remains about the same. There is nothing doing at the stores except some house cleaning. A Nuisance. Florists are expressing themselves quite freely on the subject of crepe chasing, as this city is infested with some of those individuals. One of the craft has the art down to perfection. When the morning paper arrives, be- fore most florists are at their stores, he makes a note of the death notices. 'Mr. Florist does the East side, Mrs. Florist does the West side. This is not the worst part of it. Each is armed with a catalogue, such as is issued by Mr. Long. They show this to the prospective customer, the prices and cut of the different designs as quoted in catalogue, and tell them these are the prices of the other florists, gener- ally naming a leading florist. They say they will make up the ;ame work for one-half or one-third less than quoted. One leading florist will prose- cute if some one can tell him how. Others are in favor of organizing a white cap committee. Notes. The Florist Club had a meeting Mondav, only nine members being present. It "looks as if Cleveland would not have more than six or seven representatives at Omaha. Mr. L. Forebach, with J. H. Reb- stock, Buffalo, is visiting here this Mr. James T. Aldous, formerly with J. M. Gasser, of this city, is now with A. L. Thrall, Buffalo. He has the best wishes of his fellow craftsmen of Cleveland. James Eadie will have a swell, up- to-date store by September 1. The old store has been remodeled and has one of the latest windows. Mis? Eadie promises to make things lively for the other florists on the avenue in the way of window trimming. O. A. C. 0. LOUISVILLE. KY. Mr. Alex. Gait Robinson has been elected a director and the general man- ager of the Louisville Spirit Cured To- bacco Co., manufacturers of the Rose Leaf tobacco extract now so largely used by florists. Mr. Robinson has for many years had charge of the extract department of the company's business and has made a host of friends among the florists of the country, all of whom will be greatly pleased to hear of his advancement. IF YOU have anything to offer to the trade you will want an adv. in our Convention Number to be issued next week. Send order and copy at once or you will be too late. F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. | IMPORTERS. Choice Seeds I JJ GROWERS AND V^l IV/IV^L k-?LLI-''-'» | i DEAtERs ,N g^LBS AND PLANTS I Doses and.... Chrysanthemums STOCK THAT WILL GIVE YOU SATISFACTION. Brides, Maids. Meteors, 3-in., $1.00 per 100: $3.5.00 per 1000. 4-in., $.1.50 per 100. Beauties, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Beauties, 4-in.. $6.50 per 100. ClirysautheiuTuus. — 2?3-iiich stock, of Lady Fitzwigram. Glory de Pacitic, Bergmann. Robin- son. Bonnaffon. Modesto. Perrin, Viviand-.Morel, Maud Dean, .Maud .\dams, Emil and Gretchen Buettner. Yellow Jones, D. Spaulding, Lottie Berrv, Marion Henderson. Crawtord. Snowball, Defender. Mavfiower. Thanksgiving, Whitfiers, Morton, Irene Woodford, Murdock, Golden Tro- phy, M. M. Johnson, Sunderbruch. Merrv Mon- arch. Marquis de Mortroont. at $3.00 per 100. No more Rooted Cutting's. POEHLMANN BROS. MORTON GROVE, CooK COUNTY, III. mM II III III III III i!i III 11 III II' m Hot=Bed Sash. Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress 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 " Sin. " i ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 in. " Not glazed, IjV in. thick. Deli\ered Prices Quoted on application. State size and quantity wanted. No order too small to receive careful atten- tion, and none too large for our facilities. LOCKLAND LU.MBERCO., Lockland, Ohio. m w w m 'III' 'iv II II' II' II' II :]i; il^ I Chinese Primroses. " l.i.OOO single, mixed colors. 2-in. pots. r^-OO per 100 ^ I Cineraria, 2-in. pots, ready Sept. 1st, 2.00 I PANSY SEBD. S I Half ounce..- $.'.00. Ounce $3.50. ■ JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. - DELAWARE. 0. M Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Cineraria'^Calceolaria James Giant Strai Per trade pkt,, $1.00. ade pkt.. 50 cents. STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Sphagnum Moss A very select quality. 75c per bale. It bales *6.00 Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Wr;te for prices on car lots. Mention Flonsls l;evi,-« when yuu wriie. i aterially advance the interests of UKcr^riKf^rc are reminded that their paper by buying scppiies of the advertisers in the riorists' Review AU-zys MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. AUGUST 11, 1S9S. The Weekly Horists^ Review^ 275 Are You Qoln^ to aig^LwoimiABuild or Repair? ■CC. poLLWonTn YOU VVIUU NEED SOME or THIS MATERIAL Florists' Supplies, Wire Work, Oulbs, Palms and Ferns. MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1,00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 25-lb. can, SI-50. VAN RYPER GLAZING POINTS, best glazing point on the market, per 1000, 60c.: by mail, 75c. SCOLLAYS PUTTY BULB, to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. each. SKIIiAX FI.ANTS, ;!-inch, $2.00 per IW MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1.00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, I5c."each. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 oneida st., MILWAUKEE, WIS. EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN I •••o I ULK*** Kentia Belmoreana 6-in.. ."> to 7 leaves. $15.00 to fil.OO per dozen, o-in., .1 to ij leaves, $12.0.J per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 6-in., .") to 6 leaves. $12.00 to $18.00 per dozen. 5-in,. 4 to 5 leaves, $ 9X0 to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A tine lot will be readv for Sept. delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PALMS EERNS The Largest Stock of PlanUin the>VesU Geo. Wittbold, '208AJii!ii5^ Chicago Mention Florists' Revie Carnations F. DORNER &, SONS CO., LA Fayette, ind. hen you write. Mention Florists' Re .NOW IN COIRSE OF PREPARATION.... pi .11 III III III li 111 III III II 11 11 II III II i Now in Course of Preparation... I The riorists' I Manual... 1 ^ . By W>1. SCOTT m Price, jLi^ oo c j- j m 'uyyJ' Send in your order now. I FLORISTS' Publishing Company I 520-535 Caxton Bld^., CHICAGO. II III II III III III II 1 m m »u »u »t„ »|„ »(. .u ^u .t«^ ni what you want to know § ' ' in just the way vou B want to be told. g It will cover the whole field " of Commercial Floricul- B lure, the articles arrang- " ed alphabetically, so that ^ referetice may be quick " and easy. = It will be a whole library H WS-A m m m III III III II in Ji. »i. *,U »(« ..i, ^{« ».f « ^ ^ I in in 11" in'"iir"in""in"'»i""ii'''i w iB. LEHER HEADS BILL HEADS ENVELOPES CIRCULARS PRICE LISTS SHIPPING TAOS If you want any of the above, or any other printing, we can supply you. Best work and moderate rates. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. LAST CALL **' for Our Convention Number. Ornamental Shrubs, KESBACEOTJS FEBEHBTAIiS. .\ specialty of Iris. Phlo.-c. Peonies. Pvrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on apphcation, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading estab',.isheo i854. Sew England Mursertman. READING, MASS. If You ^ .^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in.... the FLORISTS' REVIEW. THE Florists' Manual By WM. SCOTT. It will tell vou iust what vou want to know in just the way vou want to be told. I It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- ' iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav C)e quick and easy. ' It will be a whole library in itself. " Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-333 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINDED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT ^^^ advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review.... 276 The Weekly Florists' Review, AUGUST 11, 1898. PEACHES IN GEORGIA. Mr. Z. K. Jewett, of Sparta, Wis., is interested in one of tlie large peacli orchards at Fort Valley, Ga., and has just returned from a month's stay at the orchard during the shipping sea- son. He says that during the month of July aso cars of peaches were shipped from the Fort Valley station, and that' 350 cars were shipped from the neigh- boring station of Marshalltown. The peaches are packed in cases and shipped in refrigerator cars. The cars hold -KK) to 450 bushels of peaches each. The cost of freight and ice to Chicago is $225. The peach grown in that section is almost exclusively the Elberta, a variety that originated in the locality. The Early Crawford was tried there, but was a failure, though so useful in other sections of the coun- try. These orchards are on land on wiiich cotton was formerly grown, but has been practically exhausted and which was purchased for ?lo an acre. The orchards have proven an excellent investment, and Mr.' Jewett believes this will become one of the main peach producing districts of the coun- try. Labor is very cheap, the negro pickers working for 50 cents a day. Quite a number of pecan and Eng- lish walnut trees are now being plant- ed, also Japan plums, and it is believed they will do as well as the peaches have done. ROCHESTER. N. Y. Vick & Hill Co. have thirteen acres planted out, for instance an item of fourteen thousand anemones alone gives one some idea of the quantity of stock necessary to supply their ship- ping trade. Stem rot has appeared in carnations and the outlook at present is quite discouraging. They have a beautiful aster named Daybreak, the color of carnation Daybreak, which will be In much demand when known, F. Schlegel's Sons have cleaned up their snug place previous to the usual dull period. George is quite a grower of cocos into handsome specimens. Geo. Savage has a house of roses planted which are all right. He is add- ing a violet pit and was about to re- pot a fine batch of Cyripedium Law- renceanum when I called. W. M, LAST CALL for advs. for our Con- vention Number to be issued next week. Copy must be received by the morning's mail of Aug. 17 at the very latest to be in time. Don't misg hav- ing an adv, in this number. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— The Chap- pell-Miller Company opened their handsome new store at 408 Main street with a sweet pea exhibition, July 16. Every customer was presented with a bunch of flowers. Roses and Jadoo ribre. "****! experimented with Jadoo on two sections of a Rose bench, one planted with American Beauties, the other Bridesmaid, and the results simply sur- passed my anticipations, the Jadoo in a few days being full of roots." Reuben A.stley. Gardener to Max Nathan, Esq., Vonkers. N. Y. The American Jadoo Co., 817 rairmount Avenue, ..PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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FULL REPORT IN THIS ISSUE OF THE FLORISTS^ REVIEW, The First Congregational church at Omaha was very well filled when the fourteenth annual meeting of the So- ciety of American Florists was opened with music, and prayer by Rev. John Williams. The address of welcome by Hon. F. E. Moores, mayor of Omaha, was one ot the best the Society has ever been favored with and left no doubt that the city was glad to have the florists within its walls. The mayor said that there was a local law making any man between the ages ot IS and 45 liable to arrest if found on the streets after 3 a. m., but he gave his auditors the number of his private telephone and instructed them to call him up in case any ot them should be tampered with after the hour noted, and he would fix it with the police department. In bril- liant words he emphasized the pleas- ure the presence of the florists gave him and the city, and reiterated the hearty welcome already given. E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., re- sponded in behalf of the society. He expressed the thanks of the members for the hearty kindness of the welcome and the gracious terms in which it was expressed. He said that the mem- bers assembled were pilgrims from al- most every state of the Union, and some were from the Dominion of Can- ada. He quoted Shakespeare as au- thority for the statement that "There are no account gentlemen but garden- ers;" they hold up Adam's profession, for he was the first to bear arms. He paid a warm tribute to the ladies and their love for the beautiful. He said the city of Omaha was a revelation to those who now visited it for the first time. The wonderful development of the last two decades and the Trans-Mis- sissippi Exposition has made the peo- ple of the east ready to believe in the success of anything undertaken by the west. He felt that florists were bene- factors in making what was already beautiful more so. Improvement adds to the value of everything. The efforts of the florists are to make the thing of beauty a joy forever. He accepted the welcome with pro- found thanks and assured the mayor that he and the people of Omaha would ever have an abiding place in the memories of the delegates. President W. F. Gude was intro- duced by Vice-President Donaghue and was received with long continued ap- plause. He then read his address as follows: Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Society of American Florists: Goethe, whose poetical imagination permitted him to strew "Flowers of Rhetoric" around and about him, as well as probe into the mystery of the metamorphosis of plants and flowers, and observe closely the evolution of shape, color, and function, is well en- titled to his prerogative of such figura- tive generosity, but it never should be expected that "Flowers of Rhetoric" could ever be conceived, cultured, and culled by the President of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, organized to deal with substance, not shadows, with real earth, and not with ethereal elements of poetry. And yet who has more beau- tifully entered into the subject, in pre- senting an annual address to you, than our worthy and much loved president of a few years ago, brother W. R. Smith, and my immediate predecessor, Adam Graham, of Cleveland, Therefore, in presenting to you this address, as a practical man fully im- bued with all the interests of our So- ciety, filled with the sense of realiza- tion as to its great importance now and in the future, I come with my greetings to you in practical words expressing practical thoughts. First, I congratulate you upon the choice that you have made in your meeting place, enjoying as you are the generosity, kindness, and whole- souled hospitality of this growing city of the middle west, which, in compar- ison to its population, has demonstrat- ed since it has been recognized as a city more "push" and enterprise than any other city in our country. It has opened its doors to assemblages of all kinds and natures, and entertained at its boards conventions, conferences, expositions, fraternities, and shrine caravans, which have made the name of Omaha known not only in our own country but throughout the civilized world. So to-day we must feel some- what the pride of being the guests of not only those who are members of our Society, but all who are interested in floriculture and in the progress and prosperity of this city, and it must be a gratifying fact for you all to realize that from every section of our country representatives have come in such large numbers to enjoy this reunion and the pleasure of being at Omaha. The organization has been well fa- vored this year in having a most effici- ent Executive Committee, which in the interim since the last meeting has been not only the deliberative, but like- wise the legal body of our Society. It is usual that the Executive Com- mittee shall hold its preparatory meet- ing prior to the annual assemblage of the Society in the city in which the session is contemplated. For many reasons this custom was not followed, and the meeting was held at the Na- tional Capital, with the hope that the presence of our representatives would have some influence upon Congress in securing action upon the National Charter, which has been so long antici- pated, and to which my predecessors have referred with a great deal of feel- ing and in terms of considerable elo- quence. But legislation on this bill had to give way to war appropriations, "Free Cuba" speeches, and annexation treaties, so we submissively allow our matter, in sense of duty to our coun- try, to go over until Congress meets again, when we are assured that it will be a fact and become a law. AUGUST 18, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 283 I need not assure you of your many friends in Congress, both in the House and in the Senate, and that the object of chartering an organization such as ours has, to its great credit, become that of national consideration because it is of national inierest. The senti- ment, too, has found its way into the Executive circle, and among the ad- visers of the President in his Cabinet ■we have there also our champions. No greater friend, however, has ever been in public life than the present Secretary of Agriculture, James Wilson, who in response to the Hon. Redfleld Proctor, of the U. S. Senate, addressed a letter which I cannot refrain from embody- ing here in full, because it expresses in stronger language than I could possi- bly command, ideas and purposes which are clear in statement and •convincing in reasoning, and I feel sure that you will certainly ap- preciate my reading it to you, coming as it does from one as able and as dis- tinguished as Secretary Wilson: Hon. Redfield Proct( Senate. My Dear Sir:— Tour favor of April 20th, enclosing a copy of Senate File 4415. "An Act to Incorporate the Society ot Amer- ican Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists," is received. The object of the bill is to create a body corporate and politic in the District 'Of Columbia, by the name of the Society •of American Florists and Ornamental I believe this is a useful and valuable act. The last Congress thought so; Pre- sident Cleveland did not. This Associa- tion will operate along the whole line of elevating the taste of our people. 1 be- lieve their work is a means of grace. It is healthful to people to ornament their homes, their lawns and their sur- flowers into different latitudes of the United States,- from whei'ever I can find them in the old world. The work of this Association will be helpful to the De- partment, I have no doubt. "We pay a great deal of money to foreign countries for bulbs, seeds, etc., because we love the beautiful. My work here is entirely utlli- Glimpses of the Omaha Exposition. Horticulturists, for the elevation and ad- vancement of horticulture in all its bran- ches, and increase and diffuse the knowledge thereof; and the said Association proposes to report from time to time to the Secretary of Ag- riculture, so that their proceedings may be communicated to Congress. roundings generally. A love of the beau- tiful was implanted in the hearts of all ot us by the Master, who. when he was on earth, called our attention to the lilies and asked us to consider them. This As- sociation proposes to cultivate that sen- timent. I am endeavoring to introduce new tarian. I desire to have, and will have, through the wise appropriation of Con- gress, bulbs, seeds, etc., brought here from foreign countries and produced here, so as to save our people very large sums of money now being sent abroad for these things. I consult with certain of the gen- tlemen named in this act. with regard to these importations, and get much use- ful knowledge from them. The people will gratify their love for the beautiful in flowers and shrubbery, and I desire that these things be grown in the United States. The Bermuda lily is an illustra- tion. We pay a very large sum of money to foreign countries for the bulbs of that lily. I have set technical scientific divi- sions of the Department at work study- ing the diseases of that plant, and to get information for the people regarding the localities that may produce it at home, and save the money now paid out for it. While my main objects are the saving ot money to the American people, and the procuring of information for our pro- ducers all along the line, so that they may produce more economically, I re- cognize the great assistance that the De- partment will get from these gentlemen, who study decorative plants, and so I would be greatly pleased to see you push this bill and encourage this Association by giving them a name and a place in our statutes and recognition by the United States. Very truly yours, JAMES WILSON, Secretary. This is not a matter of sentiment from this gentleman to gain favor of you and yours, nor is his interest meas- ured by any glorification whatever that he might possibly get out of it, for he has demonstrated by his great prac- tical work, his interest in Agriculture, in Horticulture and in Floriculture, as through his instrumentality and his influence, and his practical work and encouragement, has the Ames Agricul- 284 The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ AUGUST 18, 1898. tural Institute at Ames, Iowa, his home, become the standard agricultu- ral institution in our whole country, I say all glory to this worthy inspirer of thought and encourager of action in all that pertains to the subjects in which we are so heartily interested. Never has there aasomble.l anywhere to consider any matter a more intelli- gent, painstaking and interested com- pany of gentlemen than those compos- ing your Executive Committee that held its meeting in Washington. Ev- ery subject of interest to the Society was considered, and many practical suggestions are the result of this con- ference. Among them is the sugges- tion, presented to you as the sentiment of the Executive Committee, to have certain new departments under the su- pervision of the Society, which I take pleasure in submitting for your consid- eration. The Department of Credit Informa- tion, the duty of which shall be to as- certain the financial standing and cred- it of persons in the trade, should be under the control of a committee of three appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Commit- tee. This subject, to my mind, has ita advantages and disadvantages. It may redound to the credit of the organiza- tion to endeavor to keep within the great active working body of it.s mem- bers throughout the country a certain esprit de corps, with regard to honesty and fair dealing. Oftentimes, by rea- son of misrepresentation, much embar- rassment and loss is caused to our members, and indeed to the outside world, all of which reflects in part up- on the Association at large. Integrity first in all things should be our motto, and that would cause all dealings of every nature and kind, and with every person, to be had with a due regard for honor. On the other hand, we might say that all who are members of our Society possess sterling integrity and in the highest sense, and that for a moment to question financial stand- ing and business intercourse is an un- due and untimely interference in the affairs of private individuals. Such is the position that I shoiild love to take upon this subject, but none of us are infallible, none of us are stronger than our weakest part. Temptation is a wily, seductive member of the cabinet of his Satanic Majesty, and who can gainsay his mysterious power and winning faculties when visited with full force upon some of our non-sus- pecting and susceptible members? But especially do I commend to your favor the Department of Co-Operative Purchase, the object of which is made manifest, as it will secure for the members of the Society reduced prices upon greenhouse supplies, which can be afforded by the co-operative pur- chase in large quantities. This would be under the supervision of a special committee, but would put no re- sponsibility whatever upon it in the matter, except in obtaining from the furnishers prices upon large quanti- ties, and then to impart such infor- mation received to the members of tlie Association, who would enjoy sucb ad- vantage as would arise therefrom. There is also suggested a I..egislative Department, which would have cbarge of all legislation. State and National. concerning the departments represent- ed by our organization. A general committee could have sub-committees in every state in the Union, which would be constantly on the alert for the advancement of our interests and present the same to the various Legis- latures. This would have an effect not only upon floriculture and tree-grow- ing, but it would also have its Influ- ence in affecting the exportation rates to growers upon the various common carriers In our country. Also, an Arbitration Department, which, as the name implies, would be for the amicable adjustment of contro- versies between members, saving of- tentimes long litigation at court, and much notoriety of an unpleasant na- ture which would reflect not at all well upon the credit of the Individuals en- gaged. This would be productive of peace and good feeling, and a commit- tee appointed from your own members would have the interest of the individ- uals at heart and would settle all dif- ferences, whether financial or other- wise, with a due regard both to law and equity; and lastly, a Claim Depart- ment. This would have among its du- ties the adjustment of claims against transportation companies, which to some of our members would be a sub- ject of considerable import. While in some sections the fairest treatment has been meted out by these companies to our organization, yet in other sections it has been simply a continuation of oppressive rates, surrounded by all the disadvantages of delay that can possi- bly come through Incompetent service. It Is a surprise to you, and was a sur- prise to the Department of Labor, when approximating the statistics of the amounts paid by florists for trans- portation, to find that it reached up into the great lines of figures that ex- pressed many hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, therefore, a florist, while estimating the cost of the sim- plest flower produced by himself, is obliged to add oftentimes as much as twenty-five per cent to the cost of the item of transportation in sending it to his customer, "Honor to whom honor is due" should be the motto in all honest emu- lation. The more difllcult the prize, in the attainment of it the greater tbe reward; the stronger the foe, the greater the victory. It has been suggested that our system of awarding certificates of merit and honorable mention is a little too lax, and awards have been made too freely and without that close scrutiny and just determination which should be de- voted to the subject of awards. When the certificates are issued by this or- ganization they should mean some- thing, and the more difficult they are to obtain the more they will be appre- ciated by the holder and the more they will mean to the outer world. This may be regarded by you as a suggestion which, if it meets your fa- vor, might at this session bring forth some definite action which may gov- ern this matter. While the general subject of floricul- ture is constantly before us, individu- ally and collectively, I am of opinion that especial attention should be given to the bulb culture in this country, a business feature that would keep many thousands of dollars within our own domain and add greatly to one of the most lucrative and comprehensive products in our industry. The Roman hyacinth especially is commended to your consideration for personal devo- tion at home. In the southwest we have a great state, Texas, as large as an emipre (it Is called the "Lone Star State"), send- ing forth at the proper season its sweet perfume of Cape Jessamine, which could it reach far enough would waft its delightful odor over its sis- ter States. Its climate and its soil are such that if a great Chinese waU of a mountain barrier shut off this state from the rest of our country, it could successfully grow almost everything that the earth produces. It is in about the same latitude as the islands of the sea around which now war's alarms are sounding, and its rich lands, wide- spread as they are, offer a welcome to our profession. The tuberose and the gladiolus once were upon the Import list, but now, as you well know, they are exported in great quantities to various countries, and bring the revenue therefrom this way instead of leaving It abroad. The crocus, polianthus, and the narcissus are candidates for your kind solici- tation and tender care. The calla lily, which once knew only the confines of the narrow space of their pottery homes, now is reckoned as a free- earth, open-air California product, side bv side with the freesia, whi';h under basking Pacific suns and fanned by the Pacific air is successfully de- velojied and grown. The Lllium long- iflorum and L. Harrlsii should also be sent from this country abroad, instead of having them seek their way to our shores. We will have in the near fu- ture araucaria factories, as we already have various rubber factories, not for rubber shoes nor mackintoshes, but the beautiful Ficus, which Is marvelously well grown by our well-known "Deacon" Harris, of Philadelphia, who was the first life member of our Society. Forty years ago there were only eight Latania Borbonica palms in the United States; to-day there are upwards of three million as potted plants. It is said that only two of these palms have borne seed, one belonging to the Fed- eral Government and the other to the Corcoran estate, both of them in Washington, District of Columbia, and AUGUST 18, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* 285 Liberal Arts Building, Omaha Exposition. from these two plants no less than sixty thousand young palms and seeds have been distributed throughout the cities and territories, which coming from the United States Botanical Gar- den may really be attributed to the one seeding plant rather than to the two. I think also that generosity should be one of the virtues of the florist; that is, he should not be too narrow and selfish in the matter of discov- eries. Being united for our common good, should entitle the widespread distribution of thoughts and ideas concerning plants and flowers in every particular, so that a new and rare plant in one section should give the benefit of its beauty an very quickly. the extension of business acquaint- ance, not otherwise possible. These gatherings of, commercial men with samples of their goods, in con- junction with a large gathering of con- sumers of those goods, is one of the very best advertisements possible. The wide awake and practical, soon get the rough corners worn off at these shows, and usually the conceit taken out of them, if they have any. There are so many good things in connection with these trade gatherings, I am sure it is a poor man who does not get val- ue received for exhibiting or attending our conventions. Just cast your eyes about in the Trade Hall, and see what a busy place it is. What introductions these ex- hibits give. Men who never would find each other, do so when they see the trade sign out. or they are inter- ested in the same line, and fall to con- versing about it. In this way many pleasant business and other relations are formed, which terminate only when the mortal part is put to rest. Gentlemen. I do not wish to be cranky on this subject, but our trade shows have done so much for me. and I see such possibilities in them for others and the trade at large, that I wish as far as possible to create great- er interest in this vital organ of the S. A. F. I ask you gentlemen to throw your efforts for the building up and improving of this branch of our work. What the eye sees is retained longer than evidence taken in through any other of the senses. Show the best, that customers will know when they are getting the best, and you will make it more difficult for poor stock to be palmed off on purchasers. Ex- hibitors at our conventions are doing more than just selfish work. These exhibitors are keeping up an educa- tion among florists themselves, of in- calculable benefit. Brother exhibitors and florists. I ask of you to do all you can for this feature of the convention. If you see points that are weak, seek in a wise way to strengthen them. If we tear down let us have something better to put in its place. The discus- sion that will follow this. I hope will bring out many valuable thoughts, and indicate lines of improvement. I had thought to give you a few of the requirements of a successful exhi- bition, but I fear that would only be a "drug on the market" as you all know how to "get there," as well as I do. If I could tell you how to conjure im- possible conditions so as to bring a harmonious combination. Oh my, what shows we would have! No ill feel- ings, no del>t to wipe out and everyone with first. There are great opportu- nities for the trade to develop through exhibitions and shows. It behooves us. as wide-awake S. A. F.'s. to endeav- or to take advanced steps in exhibi- tions. We must have national exhibi- tions in keeping with our national progress, they will be trade promoters, and we must watch and work with our government and the management of future great expositions, and see that our interests are second to none. I believe our Trade Exhibition is the most important feature of our meet- ings. See to it then, that it receives due consideration in the future. It is worthy of the best hall and manage- ment, this organization can command. There is another sort of a trade ex- hibition, which it might be well to call to mind. The efforts individuals may and do make at home in their every day business. The chief end of a display is to create a desire, and of- fer an opportunity for comparison. No honest dealer can begin to convey, by a description in type, what he has to sell, as he can by placing the thing itself before the would-be purchaser. This being fully realized, the up-to- date florist, or dealer, is always ready and anxious to show his skill at every opportunity. This applies to the local florist of a small town, as to the lead- ing city establishment, to our county fair, as to our grand expositions and trade displays. If you are a market florist, it stands you in hand to study your display, so as to make it catch the eye, and cash as well, as to study how to produce. Only the smartest are capable of running the retail end of a florist business, and at the same 290 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST 18, 1S9S. time conduct the growing successfully. I am sure increased business will come to many who will give these sales ex- hibits more attention. Get out of the ruts, be different, so a fellow will know just when he has come to Smith's stand by its style and malie up. Give it an individuality in some way, so you will be known from the half dozen neighbors near by. Trade requires you to show the new- est and best you have. You must fu'l- fill this requirement, or lose custom. Show your goods, is a law of trade as essential to us as to any other line. Business men fully realized this hence the great combinations spending mil- lions of dollars and resulting in our great expositions. Go into our cities and see the quantities of valuable goods placed attractively in large show windows, placed with all the skill and art that trained help and costly fittings can command, and you can form some idea of the value placed on trade displays in other lines of bus- iness. Our retail flower stores are not behind in this grand effort at display, for they, too, are abreast of the times in showing their beauties, with all the accessories of glass, gilt and electric lighting. Trade displays, yes, these are the very essence of trade displays. It is not possible for me to approximate the value of these displays to the business itself. I know a prominent florist who estimates the actual value of his win- dow display at not less than fifty dol- lars per day, what its direct value to him is, I cannot say, but that this one window has been of great indirect val- ue to the balance of the city's flower trade. I have but little doubt. Through blistering summer, and frosty winter, that grand, beautiful live flower pic- ture is feeding the hungry, who can- not possess, and drawing the dollars from the rich who see only to possess. In the language of the proprietor of this store, "they walk right m and buy." Truly I believe this display is richer than the eye can see, and he who makes it is a benefactor of his race, be he the individual taken as an illustration, or any one of the hundreds making the same efforts. Florists should be strong supporters of every effort to beautify public grounds, for they bring to the public eye the uses and beauties of our goods, and in a measure are trade exhibits. A beautiful plant, flower or combination of both, seen for the first time at some park, or exposition, stamps itself on the memory, awakens a new interest, and desire which at the first oppor- tunity will be gratified, and some tradesman will have made a sale and be benefited. Realizing the value of showing our goods, it behooves us as a society and as individuals, to let no opportunity pass that we can utilize for the pur- pose of these displays. Many local clubs and individuals are. and can do much to increase trade by making these displays. We can greatly in- crease the love for flowers by showing the people what to have, and how to have it, and when they have it at its best. I hope to see this trade feature extended, improved and worked up to the highest degree of effectiveness. A FEW REMARKS ON THE DAHLIA. BV L.UVKllNCF. K. I'EACO. K. [Read bclore the Omaha Convention ol the So- ciety of .American Florists.] With the revived popularity of dah- lias comes a renewed interest in any- thing pertaining to their development and culture. 1 regret recent ill health prevented my presence with a more exhaustive article, but 1 will be pleased to give any further informa- tion in my power or answer questions in any of the trade papers. During the present year there was an increase of fully fifty per cent, in the sale of dahlia plants and bulbs and during the past six years over five hundred ner cent., or an average of nearly one hundred per cent, for each year since 1892. In reference to the different classes I am compelled to say that the cactus type has been a source of great disappointment in many ways first, they are not so free in blooming as the other class- es; second, they will not keep so long after cutting; third, except in a few cases, they have very short stems, un- less disbudded; fourth, they are the latest of all dahlias to bloom. There are, of course, some exceptions, that is, some of the true cactus dahlias do not have all of the above failings. For instance, the cactus dahlia, Henry F. Michel, is an immense fiower of per- fect form and an early and continuous bloomer, but, like other cactus varie- ties, will not stand up well after being cut. Of their form, however it can be said that their beautiful forms and exquisite blending of colors, make them the most delicate and graceful of all dahlias. Of the cactus dahlias Delicata, Perle de la tete d'or. Lady Penzance, Gloriosa and Countess of Pembroke, if it can be called cactus, are the most valuable. Show and fancy dahlias still seem to be the favorites, judging from the bulk of sales, but they are closely fol- lowed by the decorative class, or as they are sometimes called, semi-cac- tus, decorative cactus, etc. This is, perhaps, the most valuable type of dahlias for florists' use. They are strong, vigorous gi-owers, free bloom- ers, full range of colors and have long stems. The most valuable of this class are Clifford W. Bruton, Wm. Ag- new. Grand Duke Alexis, Mrs. E. C Monroe, Henry Patrick, Maid of Kent! Nymphaea and Black Prince. Another fine variety is the Weeping Dahlia, "Lemon Giant." It is of pale yellow color ."> to 6 inches in diameter, deep and full; they are borne on long drooping stems and from a distance resemble large, fluffy bulbs. The pompon dahlia seems to be holding its own in the race and with such beautiful varieties as Eleganta Snowclad, Rosalia, Daybreak, Fairy Queen, Little Beatrjce, Little Prince. Little Diavolo, and' a score more of equal merit it is not surprising. Lit- tle Beauty is the name of a new deli- cate pink variety to be introduced in 1890. The petals are perfectly quilled and it is a valuable acquisition. In single dahlias great advance has been made with a corresponding in- crease in popularity. The greatest ob- jection to Paragon Nance. Cloth of Gold, and other old favorite single dahlias, were their great height and lateness of bloom. We now have sin- gle dahlias of large size and same length of stem on plants 18 inches to two feet high. Of these varieties St. George leads them all; color pure yel- low; height, 2Vi ft.; size, 4 to 5 inches in diameter; a strong, sturdy grower, free, early and continuous bloomer.' Ada, Edina, Irene, Luxury, Vernie, Lit- tle Dorothy, Corrine and others, inclu- ding Novelty, the new fragrant dahlia, combine in making the new dwarf" large, early, flowering, long stem' single dahlias one of the most valu- able sections of the entire dahlia fam- ily. I had not intended to say anything regarding our single stem branching system, but after the past heavy storm I must mention it even at my own ex- pense. During April and May we had rain almost every day for six weeks which prevented early planting. This was followed by a severe drouth brok- en only two weeks ago with thunder storms and very heavy winds. Now as we were late and very busy we con- cluded that our dahlias— 31 acres- would bloom earlier if not pinched back. This was a big item as we had a large number engaged as soon as ready. We were perhaps two weeks ahead by not pinching, but had taller plants by one third and shorter stems by one half. On Thursday evening. August 4th, we had an acre and a half of Clifford W. Bruton coming into full bloom standing about ."> feet high During the night we had a heavy storm, with wind blowing a gale On Friday morning, August .->th. our block of Bruton dahlias were flat and it took six men a half day to stand them up A friend of mine, Mr. C. E. Varnum had two rows of specimen blooms grown to the single stem branching system; out of 3(M> plants exposed to the gale one plant was blown over and two or three leaned a little, the bal- ance were standing as erect as ever. In conclusion, I would like to call attention to the possibilities of the dahlia as a florist's cut flower, both for bouquets and decorations; varieties like Countess of Pembroke, Nvmphaea and Clifford W. Bruton, have "size col- or and length of stem all that can be desired; also to the possibilities of the dahlia as an exhibition flower. The exhibitions of the past two vears in both Philadelphia and Madison Square Garden, N. Y., have demonstrated their value better than I can express. I sincerely trust that at the next meeting of this society the American AUGUST IS, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 291 292 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST IS, 189S. Dahlia Society will be officially repre- sented and I think it would be a good thing if it could work in conjunction with the Society of American Florists. IMPROVEMENT IN VARIETIES AND IMPROVEMENT IN CULTURAL METHODS AS EXEMPLIFIED IN HIGH GRADE FLOW- ERS. Bv E. G. Hill. an Florists The subject assigned to me is one involving questions that lie at the root of all real progress in our pro- fession. The pessimist declares that there has been no real progress either in the production of new varieties or in the origination of better methods, that old things are the best things. That there are numbers of florists, good men and fair growers, who hold this view, is unquestionably true. It is unfortunate that such an opinion should hold sway over any consider- able number of gardeners and plants- men, but one has only to look about with his eyes and listen with his ears to be convinced that such a con- dition of mind exists among a great many florists both East and West, and the position taken by them, and their utterances of such views, have a re- tarding and clogging influence upon our trade life, much as we dislike to acknowledge it. The point of view may make a great difference with our conception of the relative progress or lack of progress of our craft. The indifferent florist, the florist lacking in energy, the florist only par- tially interested in his work, these are the men who measure the efforts of their fellow craftsmen by their own short yardstick and defective scales. Nothwithstanding their assertions, we claim that there has been progress in the production of new varieties of plants and this can be proven by a re- ference to the revised lists. Take the carnation; note what advance has been made since American growers have taken hold of this Winter flow- ering plant. Yet. palpable as has been the gain, there are still grumblers who claim that we have only added size and at the expense of quantity, and the gain is only superficial — nothing that can be computed in dollars and cents. This line of argument can be refuted by the reply that second and third quality flowers remain unsold, while flowers of large size and perfect form find a ready market. It is true that the production Of new varieties and the improved culture of plants must go hand in hand, and we make the claim that they have very nearly kept pace together, although there are certain lines of plants of "Which this cannot yet be asserted; but take the rose, this is the flower upon the production and sale of which the florist is, perhaps, most dependent. It can hardly be asserted that the ori- gination of new varieties has kept pace with the improved culture as ex- emplified by a large number of our best growers both East and West. We can count on the fingers of one hand the varieties of forcing roses which are necessary for the trade of the pre- sent day: Bridesmaid, Bride. Ameri- can Beauty, Meteor and Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, Perle, Sunset, Mme Cusin. La France, Testout, Gontier, Mrs. Pierpont Morgan have all de- clined in favor, as did Bon Silene, Isa- bella Sprunt. Safrano, and Cornelia Cook in a former decade; we have not been favored with new sorts that can take the place of those named above. Kaiserin is the only late addition, and this is not as productive as could be desired in mid-winter under our pre- sent conditions of rose forcing. Dame Fashion desires and insists upon having novelty and change in bonnet and gown, in house and furni- ture, in nearly everything which min- isters to our sense of pleasure. A cit.v lady speaking recently of her floral decorations said: "I am very tired of seeing on my table Scott car- nations and Bridesmaid roses, flowers which have become so common that they are flaunted in one's face at every street corner and ferry crossing; yet often there is little else to choose in this color." One reason for the complaint of the lack of profit in rose growing heard at many of the large rose growing cen- ters, comes from the fact that there is not variety enough in our roses, hence the increased sale of other kinds of cut flowers, and the greatly increased demand for fine plants. If the propor- tion of cut roses is to keep up to the volume sold in previous .vears. it is manifestly evident that new varieties amenable to our present growing con- ditions must be forthcoming; roses for blooming in pots, for home and gar- den adornment, have been produced and have proven very popular as will be noted further in this paper. The efforts of Mr. Jackson Dawson and of Mr. W. A. Manda are to be commended, for, if they continue in their line of improvements, we shall soon possess garden and climbing ro- ses which shall combine fine decora- tive qualities with hardiness to with- stand our severe Winters and trying Spring weather. To revert again to carnations; from the best attainable data, it is fair to conclude that the art of producing fine fiowers has kept pace, in measure at least, with the finer varieties of carna- tions introduced in recent years. The time of lifting the plants from the field, benching, preparation of the soil, feeding, staking, watering, and other details carefully looked after, have to a great extent revolutionized the me- thod in vogue but a few years ago. If one wishes to be convinced that supe- rior methods of culture prevail, and that the new varieties are finer in size and form, with better stems, and more variety in color, he has only to attend the annual exhibition of the American Carnation Society. This Society is doing a commendable work in diffus- ing knowledge tending toward better culture, and especially is its work val- uable for the wise, fair and cautious methods of bestowing certificates and honorable mention upon new varieties. It is only fair to say that the greatest advance has been made in carnations as compared with other flowers, and that the equality between the im- proved methods of culture, and the im- provement in varieties is very marked. In chrysanthemums, the production of new varieties and the steady im- provement in the form and finish of the cut blooms has been marked each year, despite the high grade flowers produced and exhibited the year of the World's Fair. Among the newer sorts are varieties more suitable for hand- ling as cut flowers, varieties that bloom earlier, choicer sorts for very late growth, together with new colors. The general production of finer flow- ers both for sale and exhibition as well as for decorative purposes, has been very marked. In orchids, great strides have been made in cultural methods; the old coddling process has given way to a common-sense and economical system of management. This genus of plants will grow in favor with the public as people become better acquainted with its charming colors, unique forms, and simple requirements. Prediction is made that they will become an impor- tant factor in the cut flower market as soon as the new methods of culture are more generally known and prac- tised. To decorative and bedding plants there are constant additions of valua- ble varieties; some of the notable things are to be found among the new Brazilian caladiums; these are mar- vels of color combination. Among the newer crotons are many brilliant and valuable additions to standard sorts; crotons grown under the new conditions prevailing, with artificial heat in Summer, and suitable soil, are destined to perform an im- portant part in all decorative plant work. Asparagus Sprengerii will prove one of the most valuable plants of recent introduction when once its diversified usefulness becomes known. Everything indicates a marked im- provement in all cultural methods as applied to the development of plants for the production of cut flowers; pro- gress is the watchword; every wide- awake fiorist questions. "Is there a better way than the method I am using?" Plants and their requirements are being studied and understood as never before, and we in America are stand- ing on the threshold of a new era in their growth and production. Let us be fully alive to the possibilities that lie before us in Flora's grand domain, and like our gallant tars and brave soldiers, not be content to simply keep AUGUST IS, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 29S abreast of the general line, but like the true American show that there is a "man behind the gun" who can and who does hit the mark. In our endeavors to create new forms in plant lite let us bear in mind the wants of the American people. We want new roses that shall supplement our too meagre list of really suitable varieties for cut flower production. Let us seek a tea rose of the shape, form, and productiveness of Brides- maid with the color of a Jacqueminot: we also need a yellow Mermet. If the rose growers would seek as persist- ently, as have the carnation men, to produce choice seedlings, these two forms and tints would soon fill our eyes with gladness and our hearts with joy. Let no American rose- grower use the names of Admiral Dewey or Commodore Schley until he has a scarlet Bridesmaid or a yellow Mermet with which to honor and adorn the names of these two gallant Americans! Noteworthy evidence of recent ad- vancement: (1) The houses of grafted roses at the Waban Conservatories, at Natick; results showed stouter canes than un- der similar conditions on own roots, and oO per cent, more of Al blooms. (2) A house of Crimson Rambler rose at Robt. Craig & Son's, Philadel- phia, flowered in pots for Easter sales: those grown in pots for two years gave even better results than those potted from the field the preceding Autumn. {H) Dracaena Sanderiana as grown by W. K. Harris, Philadelphia, is one of the choice things for the center of jardinieres and fern pans. (4) A bench of Mrs. Lawson carna- tions as grown by Mr. Peter Fisher of Ellis, Mass.; observed early in Febru- ary, showed extraordinary good cul- tural results: the bed shaded by cheese cloth in the middle of the day. (.5) Bench of Hector carnations as done by Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y.; under their method of culture very prolific in bloom with good large flowers. (6) Growth and bloom of American Beauty and other roses as grown on common drain tile benches by Bassett & Washburn. The perfect drainage produced by the tile is certainly an important factor in cultural condi- tions. (7) The exhibit of carnations by W. N. Rudd at the Chicago meeting of ttie American Carnation Society, varieties Mayor Pingree. Mrs. McBurney. Jubi- lee and Flora Hill. (8) The bench of bedded dracaenas at Mr. Dressel's, Weehawken. N. J.; indicates the possibility of growing this class of plants at a minimum of cost and in a most expeditious man- ner. (!>) The geraniums grown in pots by C. W. Johnson, gardener for W. N. Rudd, and exhibited in bloom at the Chicago Chrysanthemum Exhibition in November last. Their development showed what could be done with gera- niums at our Autumn exhibits. (10) Chrysanthemum blooms grown by Alex. Montgomery, Waban Conser- vatories, and shown at the Autumn exhibit of the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. These were especially noteworthy on account of their fine finish and perfect contour. (11) Bougainvillea glabra, as propa- gated, grown and flowered by Theo. F. Beckert, Glenfield, Pa.; especially praiseworthy. 1 might go on indefinitely and cite instances of improved cultural me- thods as shown at various places, but the above will give some slight indi- cation of the onward movement in plant development. Surely "the world do move," even in the floricultural world. Recent noteworthy introductions: Asparagus Sprengerii. This will prove of very wide value; it makes grand sprays for the table, for general use, and especially for flat bouquets, as it supports the flowers combined with it; its greatest beauty is seen as a pot or vase plant, standing as it does our hot suns. The two fine baskets hanging on the porch of Mr. O. P. Bassett's, Hinsdale. 111., show its adap- tability to this particular use. Rose, Crimson Rambler, For the adornment of porch, trellis or pillar this is one of the most valuable intro- ductions of recent years. As a plant for growing in pots for Easter and for Spring sales, this beautiful rose fills every requirement. The other varie- ties, called ramblers of different col- ors, will not bear comparison with the first variety. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This beautiful plant has all the charm and exquisite beauty of the flowering be- gonia. Extraordinarily flne when well done: requires special treatment dur- ing a portion of the year on account of its herbaceous habit and character. Carnation, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. This variety, on account of its great size and freedom of bloom, is one of the most striking of all Mr. Dorner's seed- lings. This is unquestionably one of the desirable new things. Carnation, Evelina. This promises to be an ideal white variety. The mag- nificent vases of flowers shown at va- rious places the past season give pro- mise of great value: it will have an extensive trial. Chrysanthenuim, Autumn Glory. This is one of the most charming of all pink chrysanthemums, having all the attributes of a splendid flower; its fine growth, but more especially its unique and beautiful color, places it in the front rank. Rose, Lawrence Allen. An English hybrid: one of the last productions among the seedlings of the late Mr. Henry Bennett. This for pots, or forc- ing under glass, is one of the most charming roses sent out, A light sa- tin-pink, of exquisite coloring, will prove excellent tor Easter pot sales. Geranium, Dryden. This, is a novel- ty of the Mirande or Corona type. The flowers approach in size the larger of the single zonales. Coloring very in- tense. Has stood our hot Summers with impunity. Will be extensively grown when better known, for its val- ue both as a bedder and for pot cul- ture. Rose, H. P. Bladud. A very near ap- proach to the long looked for white H. P. This is also one of the late Mr. Bennett's seedlings and is des- tined to be extensively grown when its good qualities are known. Seems to be more free in production of flowers than most hybrids. Two show crotons, Reidi and Baueri, both high in color and fine companions. Deutzia Lemoinei. A fine addition to our forcing varieties of shrubs. Cannas, acalyphas, geraniums, be- gonias all show fine varieties of recent introduction. A candid review of the whole matter shows, however, that much of the credit belongs to the plantsmen across the water for these fine novelties in general lines, and the fact also stands out plain and distinct that we are much better off, relative- ly, in regard to new plants, than we were even two or three years ago. May the wheels of progress move on. Let us all be wide-awake, ready to take advantage of the evolution of the new condition of things, as we see it coming our way. GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING UNDER GLASS. B\ Robert Cr.^ig. [Read before the Omaha Convention of the So- ciety of .American Florists.] This is a subject which is exciting very great interest in the minds of many rose growers of America at the present time. The business of forcing roses for cut flowers has assumed such vast proportions, the competition is so keen and the supply frequently so large that the markets are often glut- ted, so that only the very finest blooms demand remunerative prices, except on the now very rare occasions when there is a scarcity in the mar- ket. Any method, therefore, which gives promise of better results is ea- gerly discussed, and the most progres- sive are ready to adopt it as soon as it is shown to be of value. Grafting of fruiting, flowering and ornamental plants is a very old art and has been prajsticed for thousands of years, but it is only recently (with- in the past ten years) that extensive experiments have been made in gi-aft- ing roses for forcing in this countr.v. * * * I will briefly give you the re- sults of my own experiments and ob- servations. I think it may be safely said that certain varieties, in a great majority of instances, show decidedly better results when grafted than when grown on their own roots. This is post noticeable in three important roses — Bride, Bridesmaid, and Kaiser- jn Augusta Victoria, The advantages are in the production of better blooms 294 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST IS. 189S. on longer stems and a great quantity of them. I have also seen Mme. Hoste and Souvenir de Wootton do remark- ably well; also Mme. C. Testout and President Carnot. when grown for summer bloom. I have now two houses of grafted Kaiserin, each 22x130, the plants planted on benches from 0-inch pots April 20, and they have been paying well for the past two months. This is the best white rose for siun- mer, and therefore fills an important place. I must say I never saw young plants do so well as these have done and are now doing. The plants aver- age three and one-half feet high and have been continually producing an abundance of good blooms. I have noticed this variety, grafted, doing particularly well in other places. I must say here that I examined last winter a house of Brides on benches, one-half of which were grafted and the other half on own roots. There was in this case very little difference in the growth of the two lots, both do- ing exceptionally well, the grower, a very prominent one, remarking that he "could see no advantage in grafted plants." In all the other lots I ex- amined, in different sections of the country, the grafted roses showed not- able superiority. In the cases of Mme. de Watteville, Mme. Cusin, Mrs. Mor- gan and Meteor, no difference could be noticed between those grafted and those on own roots. In the cases of Perle and Sunset, those grafted on Manetti were inferior to those on own roots. A good .stock for these varieties and others that do not thrive on Manetti may yet be found. In 1S.SS Mr. Peter Ball, "of Mai- den, Mass.. had a house of Perles gi'aft- ed on the Yellow Banksia, which did remarkably well. I am of the opinion that no advantage is to be gained by gi-afting American Beauty, as that va- riety usually makes wood fast enough on its own roots. It may be worth a trial, however, by those who cannot grow the Beauty successfully on own roots. I have noticed experiments with roses grafted on Rosa caroliniensis. multiflora japonica. La Grifferae, poly- antha, Banksia, Rosa canina (used largely in Europe as a stock for Teas), Carmine Pillar and Climbing Wootton. In the cases of Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin and Wootton, the Manetti has proven decidedly the best. It is not affected by eel-worms and is so vigorous it will stand very rich feed- ing. As to other varieties, a suitable stock may yet be found. The Cherokee rose might be good, as it is extremely vigorous and an ever- green variety. The stocks may be readily grown here, but it is much cheaper to obtain them from Europe. They should be ordered of as nearly uniform size as possible and not ex- ceeding five-sixteenths of an inch in diameter. When they arrive in the fall, they should be heeled in in a cool p'ace, but where they will get no frost, which frequently Injures them, until the time for potting them into 2U-inch pots arrives. After the stocks have been potted and put in a temperature of i5 to 50 degrees (it is better to start them in this low temperature) until they are well rooted, they are ready to graft. After the sap has started in the stocks, they should be kept from freezing, or failure will result. The best method is what is known as splice grafting — that is. the stock should be severed by a long diagonal cut and the scion cut of corresponding shape to fit as nicely as possible. The important point is to form a direct contact between the layers of inner bark, as the pithy part in the center never unites. It is well to have the scion and stoi?k as nearly a size as possible, and the union should be made as soon as possible after the scion is taken from the parent plant. The scion should not be kept for any length of time in water, the absorption of which prevents a good union from be- ing made. The wood used for grafting may be kept in a box with damp moss or covered with damp paper. Tho scions may be tied with either string or raffia: the latter is preferable, as the string is apt to cut into and in- jure the graft. The operation should be carefully done, as the more nearly perfect the union the better for the future welfare of the plant. The best time to graft roses is dur- ing January. February and March. After the latter month the sun gets strong and the top heat is likely to be too great. After the plants are graft- ed, they should be put in a tight case in the greenhouse, with strong bottom heat, which may be had by enclosing steam or hot water pipes under the case. For a case five feet wide, six 1%-inch steam pipes, regulated by valves, would be ample. First white- wash thoroughly the inside of the case with the lime and sulphur as a pre- ventive of fungus. This should be re- peated every time a crop is taken out. There should be put in the bottom of the case an inch of coarse cinders or other rough material, as drainage. Jhis should be covered by two inches of sand in which to plunge the pots, and the sand should be well soaked with water before the plants are put in; this will obviate the necessity of watering for several days. In placing the pots in the case, it is well to leave an inch space between the outer row of plants and the side of the case, as fungus, the greatest ob- stacle to success, frequently starts in the woodwork. If fungus should ap- pear, it may be washed off with clear, cold water. After the plants are put in the case, a steady temperature of So to 8.") degrees should be maintained un- til the grafts have taken, which will be in from two to three weeks. No air should be given for the first three or four days: after that the sash may be raised an inch or two to admit air. As soon as the grafts have taken they may be removed from the case into a greenhouse with a temperature of 60 degrees, and staked up with light stakes to prevent the grafts from breaking off. It is well to shift them into ::!-inch pots and establish them before planting on the benches. CHICAGO TO OMAHA. The special car from Philadelphia and Washington arrived over the Pennsylvania on time at 5 o'clock Mon- day afternoon, and was met at the sta- tion by the Chicago delegation. The party included: President Wm. F. Gude and wife, Mrs. J. H. Small, Sr., Miss Nina Small, A, Gude. F. H. Kra- mer. Philip Gauges and C. Schellhorn. all of Washington: John Westcott, Robert Craig, Paul Berkowitz, Wm. C. Smith. John Habermehl. Chas. Longi- notti, J. Lincoln Brown, H. Sibson and wife, all of Philadelphia: Antoine Wintzer. West Grove, Pa.: C. W. Turn- ley, Camden, N. J.; H. Siebrecht and wife. New York; Robt. Reid and wife, Brooklyn. N. Y. From Chicago on they trareled with the Chicago Florists' Club's party, which included: E. Wienhoeber, W. J. Smyth and }\'ife, P. J. Hauswirth, A. Lloyd Vaughan. Edgar Sanders, Geo. Stollery, Jas. Hartshorne. G. H, Pieser, G. L. Grant, all of Chicago: Wm. Scott. Buffalo. N. Y.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. : W. J. Vesey and wife. Fort Wayne. Ind.: J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa.; W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind.; Geo. A. Rackham and J. F. Sullivan, Detroit. Soon after the Burlington train start- ed the Chicago delegation invited all the other delegates to dine with them on the train at 7:15, and in the mean- time suitable headquarters were opened in the smoking room of their special car. where thirsty souls were brought into a pleasant frame of mind. The dining car was specially decorated for the occasion and was very pretty with its show of roses. The inner man being well filled, cigars were passed from a huge box made of sweet peas, the lid being lettered "S. A. F." Fire policies, and the revenue stamp on the box, being represented by purple flowers. The cigars were tied in small bunches with narrow ribbon. Special arrangements had been made to keep the dining car on the train so long as the party wanted it. and the dishes be- ing cleared away. President Grant, of the Chicago Florists' Club, called upon Mr. James Hartshorne to set the ball rolling with a song. Sir William Scott gave the ball several vigorous pushes in one of his inimitable speeches, in which he did not fail to include his champion humorous story that con- vulsed the whole party. Robert Craig made a telling speech on behalf of the Philailelphians. Edgar Sandors sang "Little Brown Jug" in a way that brought down the house. John West- cott contributed the Quartermaster General's orders. And a speech, song or story was had from E. G. Hill, W. •W. Coles, W. J. Vesey. J. L. Dillon. G. H. Pieser. Paul Berkowitz, Jno. Haber- mehl. A. Gude. A. L. Vaughan. E. AUGUST IS, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review. 295 * Nik. v^ , / ^^ f". 4^^. Fire Policies. Wienhoeber, P. J. Hauswirth, Geo. A. Rackham and A. L. Brown. It was a jolly occasion that will long be remem- bered by those present. When the train stopped at Mendota the rain was falling in sheets, but there emerged from the storm Messrs. H. Schweitzer and Paul Stover, local florists, bringing with them a case of liquid with an invitation that the trav- elers take a passing drink with them. Mr. Schweitzer was introduced to the party, then seated in the dining car, and made a neat speech, saying that while florists always needed water they couldn't get along on a trip with- out some beer. The good will shown was heartily appreciated, and as Mr. Schweitzer stepped off the train he was given three cheers. It was a late, or rather early, hour before the last of the party sought their berths. The party arrived at Omaha, forty-one strong, on time Tuesday morning, and was met at the station by a large re- ception committee of local florists. The other Chicago party that trav- eled over the C, M. & St. P. road in- cluded J. B. Deamud, M. Barker, J. C. Vaughan, A. Graham. E. H. Giesy, W. N. Rudd, C. B. Whitnall. W. Kreitling, R. Vincent. Jr., and wife, A. Schmitt, S. N. Pentecost, R. George, H. A. Hart, E. H. Cushman, W. F. Kasting, John Ryerdon, J. T. Anthony, J. V. Merrion, Harry Balsley, Carl Cropp, W. L. Pa- linsky, Geo. Wheeldon, N. Zweifel, A. Klokner, H. Hunkel, H. D. Rohrer and son. and one lady, whose name we did not learn, representing J. M. Gasser. NEW YORK TO OMAHA. The New York party consisted of the following: A. T. De La Mare and wife, John G. Bsler, Wm. H. Elli- ott, wife and son, Wm. Nilsson. Wood- lawn, N. Y., E. Leuly, W. Hoboken, W. Miller, Lynn, Mass., C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass., John Coombs and wife, L. B. Brague and wife, C. Wee- ber and wife, A. Wallace, C. McGlynn, W. E. Arnold. ST. PAUL TO OMAHA. The party from St. Paul and Minne- apolis included: S. D. Dysinger, wife and boy; Aug. S. Swanson, J. Souden, A. Martin, ('. Hansen, A. Lauritsen, all of St. Paul: F. Buseh, E. Nagel, J. Hartman, R. Wessling, C. Schwan, Mr. Munson, all of Minneapolis; Frank Berry. Stillwater, Minn. jolly party. The delegation included: Carl Beyer, Julius Koenig, Sr., Chas. Connon, Sr., J. M. Kunz, F. C. Weber, C. A. Kuehn, Prof. Wm. Trelease, Chas. Weber, B. H. Michel, R. F. Tesson, Emil Schray, J. J. Beneke, M. Rice, C, C. Sanders, Mrs. F. C. Weber. Miss Weber, Mrs. J. J. Beneke, Miss Michel, Miss Koenig, Miss Moss. ST. LOUIS TO OMAHA. The St. Louis delegates numbered twenty-two in all. and it was a very T. J.: Yel- SECRETARY'S REPORT, CHRYSAN- THEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. New chrysanthemums disseminated during l.sOS are as follows: By John N. May, Summit, N. J., Al- ice F. Carey, Chempwec, Dolores, Min- newaska, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Rob- ert G. Carey, Spotswood. By E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.: Autumn Glory, Black Hawk, H. W. Longfellow. Boundless Snow, Solar Queen, Quito, Christmas Gift. By Hugh Graham, Philadelphia, Pa.: Pennsylvania. By F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.: Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Snov/ Queen, Merry Christmas. By Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O.: Mrs. Wm. B. Brown. By G. P. Rawson, Elmira. N. Y.: Wm. H. Chadwick, The Yellow Fel- low, Madeline Pratt. By C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.: H. Spaulding. By A. Herrington, Madison, N. Frank Hardy. By J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, III. low Mrs. J. Jones. By F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown- on-Hudson. N. Y.: Mrs. 0. P. Bassett. By Theodosia B. Shepherd, Ventura, Cal.: Susan B. Anthony, Victoria, Theo. B. Shepherd, Viola, Miramar, White Wings, Dazzling, Fly-Away, Darling, Madonna, Firefly. By McDonald & Steele, Crawfords- ville, Ind.: Mrs. A. F. Wienold. By E. J. Paddock, Cleveland, O.: Adam Graham. By N. Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.: Arline, Thornden, Merza, Rustique. By W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111.: Mrs. A. J. Caton. Of the fifty-two seedlings exhibited before the committee, twenty-five scored eighty-five points or more, and have been awarded certificates. The varieties are as follows: Mrs. Arthur J. Caton, Boundless Snow, Solar Queen, H. W. Longfellow, Australian Gold, Bessie Hollis, Au- tumn Glory, Black Hawk, Pennsyl- vania, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Frank Har- dy, Chas. W. Crouch, Mrs. Sam'l Hig- don. Snow Queen. Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Alice F. Carey, Robt. G. Carey. Spotts- wood. Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Arline, Thornden, Rustique, Merza, Our Dear Friend, W. H. Chadwick. ELMER D. SMITH, Sec'y. FOR INFORMATION of real practi- cal value The Florists' Review stands decidedly at the head. 296 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST IS, 1S3S. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. The FLORISTS' PUBLISHrWG Co. 520=535 Caxton Building:, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per inch, Si.oo; )^ page. 513.50'; full page, 52700. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, JO per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 percent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSg8. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. This issue of The Florists' Review will reach quite a number who are not yet subscribers. If you are one of these we want to add your name to our list. We shall give you full value for your money. The biggest dollar's worth given by any publication in existence. We give you not only the best paper in the field, the one giving the greatest amount of information of really prac- tical, every day value, but a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the paper. See our offer headed "Co-Operation." As to news of the trade, you miss nothing when you read The Review, and in the majority of cases you get it much earlier. In this issue of The Re- view you will find a full report of the Omaha convention of the Society of American Florists, which opened Tuesday of this week and closed this Thursday. This is daily paper speed in the gathering, printing and dissemina- tion of news. It is the quickest work ever yet done by a weekly paper. The Review proposes to keep its place at the head of the procession. We ask your support in this laudable determination. And if you don't see what you want ask for it. We will get it for you if it is to be had. Ask any questions you wish about matters per- taining to the trade. We will get the information for you if it is obtainable. We believe that the best matter to print is that which our subscriTjers want to read. And what interests you interests others in the trade. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. We have received descriptions and drawings of quite a number of labor- saving devices and useful suggestions in response to our prize offer, and we Degin to realize the difficulty of deter- mining which are most useful to the majority of our readers. It has oc- curred to us that the readers them- selves are most competent to settle the question, and we have decided to sub- mit the matter to a vote by our sub- scribers. We shall publish all that seem worthy of consideranon and let our readers select the prize-winners. We present the first installment herewith. There is a host of others to come. We shall number them in ro- tation and ask our subscribers to vote by number. Don't vote till you have seen them all. We will tell you when the last one has been presented. Extension to Bucket, for holding Cut Flowers. No. 1. In this the main idea is an extension to a bucket. The bucket itself is inside and is used for holding flowers (partic- ularly carnations) with rather short stems. The same bucket is used for the long-stemmed flowers by using the extension as shown, which slips out when not in use. The extension of course has no bottom. I find the gal- vanized iron buckets made of various sizes the very best and handiest for holding fiowers. The extension simply makes them still more useful. The most convenient size I find to be about 10% inches deep and 12 inches in di- ameter. Seven inches I find to be a good depth for the extension, but of course it could be made of any size. The flare should be the same as that of the bucket and fit snugly to the top of same. A. This might be called a finger knife. A thin blade of the best steel is cut in the shape shown and firmly fastened on the outside of a thimble. The top concave edge is sharpened, the side edges are blunt. It is used by placing the thimble on the middle finger and turning the blade crosswise of the hand. Its use is to sever the stems of carnations or other plants. The stem is grasped in the thumb and finger and the knife edge pressed against the stem below, making an upward cut. This is a particularly handy Implement when the stems are tough and hard to break off. A. This is a very cheap and efficient "smoker" for fumigating with tobacco stems. It is made of 6-inch or 8-inch second-hand stovepipe, which can be had almost for the asking. Four notches are cut in the lower end, as shown, and the pieces turned in to hold the perforated bottom shown at A in the figure. A hole just above the bottom (see B in figure) is for the pur- pose of lighting the "smoker." We use these smokers in this way: First, a single handful of light shav- ings or paper is placed in front of the opening (B) on the bottom; on top of the shavings a little perfectlv dry to- bacco stems: the whole smoker from the bottom up is then filled with well dampened stems. A match is applied to the shavings, and when weil lighted the smoker is set where wanted and the stems well pressed down to pre- vent blazing. I have used these for a :iumber ot years and have seen nothing that will compare with them for cheapness, handiness and effectiveness. Another advantage they possess is that they save all the tobacco ashes. After using the smokers the ashes are all emptied into a barrel for future use as a fer- tilizer. A. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. The report for the past year of the treasurer of the Florists' Hail As- sociation has been issued. During the year losses by hail have amounted to .f7,5S.j.S8. Expenses during the same period have been $6,030.00. Total re- ceipts were $1G,.")0G.90 and total expen- ditures $1:3,015.97, The invested funds of the association, entirely in interest bearing bonds, amount to .'?.j,t!iiO.0O. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., is treasurer and Jno. G. Esler, Saddle River. N. J., is secretary. AUGUST IS, ]S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 297 S. A. F. OFFICERS FOR 1899 President, - Vice-President, Secretary, - Treasurer, W. N. RIDD, - - - Mt. Greenwood, PHILIP BREITMEYER, Detroit, Mich. W. J. STEWART, - - Boston, Mass. H. B. BEATTY, - - Oil City, Pa. Detroit Selected for Next Convention! THE BOWLING TOURNAMENT! The Bowling Contest lasted till one o'clock Thursday morning. Buffalo was unable to make up a team of all of their own members and made up a mixed team, bein^g admitted to the contest with the understanding that they could not score a win for the Evans challenge cup. Their team made the greatest number of pins and would have won had they not been barred. St. Louis took the cup with the highest score among the regular teams, and next year all will have another chance. The gold medal offered by the Omaha club to the individual bowler making the highest average in the three games was won by William Scott of the Buffalo team with an average of 179. Following are the scores in detail : , BUFFALO. Bowlers— 1st 2nrl 3r(l W. P. Kasting 121 ]r,K ITS J. V. Merrion 115 91 ]i:. W. Mott 112 13S 140 VV. W. Coles 134 129 174 J. J. Hess lOS 14S 152 Wm. Scoll 173 1G4 200 Totals 765 S2S 939 Grand total 2552 ST. LOUIS. Bowlers— 1st 2nd 3rcl ('. A. Kuehn IIS 119 ie9 C. C. Sanders 1.13 111 97 K. Sc-hrav 139 135 116 .7. W. Kunz 137 120 144 J. J. Beneke 127 1.57 145 C. Heyer 150 141 15S Totals .S54 7S3 S29 Grand total 2466 OIUCAGO. Bowlers — ■ 1st 2nd 3rd J. S. Wilson 179 150 153 G. L. Grant 104 128 117 P. J. Hauswirth lis 120 109 George Stollerv 144 149 133 W. Kreitling 115 130 126 A. L. Vaiighan 113 83 104 Totals 773 760 744 Grand total 2277 CLEVELAND. Bowlers— 1st 2nd 3rd S. N. Pentecost 136 94 120 E. H. Cushman 110 126 151 W. L. Rock 128 159 133 A. Schmitt 61 85 70 A. Graham 92 167 105 H. A. Hart . ...103 76 101 Totals . . . . .6.36 707 6S0 Grand total . 202? PHILADELPHIA. Bowlers— 1st 2nd 3rd A. L. Brown 171 147 131 W. C. Smith 98 97 109 John Westcott 156 125 160 C. Long-inotti 130 121 16S Robert Craig 113 140 121 J. Habermehl 99 158 125 Totals 7X7 7SS 814 Grand total 2389 OMAHA. Bowlers— 1st 2nd 3rd A. Donaghue. Sr 156 120 99 J. P. Wilcox 165 135 1S2 J. Hadkinson 131 85 173 G. Swoboda 99 89 109 L. Henderson 13-) 112 140 L. C. Chapin 139 114 108 Totals 827 6.55 SU Grand total 2293 298 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST IS, 1S9S. AMONG ST. PAUL GROWERS. L. L. May's. Ij. Ij. May & Co. have aboiil 40,U00 feet of glass, and every inch is utilized and made to produce something-. This year's planting of rosijs is as follows: 2,000 Meteor, with which they have had excellent results the past two seasons; 2,000 Bride, 1,300 Siebreciit, 1,200 B.^au- ty, 1.500 Bridesmaid. 500 Sunset, uOO Testout, 150 Carnot and 100 Perle. Siebrecht they consider a first-class all-around rose, its only weakness be- ing the stem, which is improving each year. Testout is an excellent flower for counter trade, but too shy a bloomer and too poor a shipper to be profitable. Perle has never done well with them, the growth all going to wood; their soil is evidently too heavy- Carnot is a beautiful rose, but not considered pro- fitable for winter blooming. For sum- mer they are growing Kaiserin, Sunset, Meteor and Beauty. In carnations they will bench about 8,000 plants of the following varieties: Jubilee, Bon Ton, and Firefly, for red; Daybreak, Tidal Wave, Triumph, Mrs. McBurney, and Victor, pink; Flora Hill, Evelina, McGowan, and Ivory, white; also a few hundred plants of Mayor Pingree and Mrs. Bradt. They have now growing 10,000 mums for single stems. I noted the following good varieties, and there are others: Frank Hardy. Bonnaffmi. V.'Uiiltiiii. Mrs. Robinson, S. T. Murdock, Jerome Jones, Elvena, Belle of Castlewood; Glory of Pacific, Merry Monarch, Mad Bergman. Fitz Wygrani. Mutual Friend, Dorothy Deven, Mrs: Chadwick. Mrs. Geo. Peabody, Mrs. C. H. Pierce, Zu- linda, Yanoma, Quito, Autumn Glory, Mrs. H. Weeks. They are growing 1,000 pot mums, but have discontinued grow ing standards, as there is no money in them. In addition the above grown for cut flowers, this firm forces upwards of 250,000 bulbs annually, besides growing 50,000 pansies and 50,000 to 75,000 bed- ding plants. Nearly all of their stock, or about 90 per sent, is sold at retail, the balance being disposed of to dealers here and in the northwest. Chi is. Hansen's. Chris Hansen, who started in busi- ness nine years since, has eleven houses containing 28,000 feet of glass, and is now adding to this a violet house 11 by 120 feet. His stock this year consists of 1,500 Perles, 2,800 Bride, 2,400 Bridesmaid, 400 Beauties, 400 President Carnot, 1,000 Belle Siebrecht, 1,500 Meteor, 500 Tes- tout and 700 Wootton. For summer cut- ting he grows Kaiserin, Perle, Meteor and Testout. Stock is all planted in benches, one of the houses being sub- irrigated, this being experimental with him. We could see no difference in the appearance of the plants in this house and of those watered in the usual man- ner. It is, however, a little too early to decide on the merits of this system, for after the blooms come its value will be known. In carnations he grows Jubilee, Flora Hill, Daybreak, Evelina, Bon Ton. Fire- fly and some other new varieties. He also grows a house of smilax, anothei- of asparagus, and has benched .'',,500 mums for single stems. His trade is principally wholesale, he having dis- continued his city store some time since. His trade is in the Twin Cities, with a considerable shipping trade to outside towns. AMONG CHICAGO GROWERS. J. F. Klimmer's. In carnations J. P. Klimmer will this season bench 2,000 Flora Hill, 1,200 Tidal Wave, 1,000 Scott, 500 Triumph and from 50 to 100 each of Evelina, Dazzle, Argyle, Gold Nugget and Bon Ton. He is very greatly pleased with Flora Hill and has entirely discarded Mc- Gowan in its favor. With him Hill gives many more flowers and they sell at a better price, too. But McGowan never did do as well with him as with most other growers. He finds that Flora Hill blooms much more freely in a light sandy soil and that it should have less water than most other va- rieties. If given the same amount of water as McGowan requires the growth of Hill will be lanky and it will not produce as freely as if kept drier. He got 100 plants in February, 1897. They were afterward grown in the field all summer, housed in September, bloom- ed all winter and again planted out in the field this spring. From this 100 old plants in the field he has cut l.SOO flowers from about July 4 up to July 22. He is very favorably impressed with Triumph. With him it blooms more freely than Scott and the flowers bring a better price. But he finds it must be housed early. He will bench his by August 15. If planted in late the flow- ers come short stemmed and salable blooms are not pi-oduced till Christ- mas. He thinks Dazzle will prove a paying sort and likes the way Evelina is grow- ing in the field. He gives Tidal Wave a heavier soil than his other varieties. His soil is naturally very light, but finds an addition of sand good for Flora Hill. He has tried and dropped quite a number of sorts. With him Lily Dean was a good fall and summer blojmer, but very shy in winter. Pingree was rusty and didn't produce well with him. Harrison's White had a fine habit and growth, but was a poor producer and the flowers were small. Daybreak be- came rusty and played out. Mrs. C. H. Duhme was a beautiful flower up to Feb. 1. but then they began to split. Up to Christmas it was better than Daybreak, but after that the lady's conduct was reprehensible. He had 100 plants of Morello last season and they were fine and strong, but they produced only two flowers up to Christ- mas and so few afterward that he threw them out in disgu.st. Evidently his soil and conditions are unsnited to it. He gives all his carnations a tem- perature of 50 degrees. He also tried Thos. Cartledge, but the flowers didn't open well in winter and they faded badly in summer. In chrysanthemums his varieties for this season are Glory of the Pacific, Yellow Queen, Bergman and Sun Clad. These were propagated in February and kept pinched to make them bushy. He aims to get flowers of only moder- ate size, but wants 7 to 9 of these from each plant. They will be used to make up bunches of flowers for cemetery trade where a good show is wanted at a moderate price. He is planting the early sorts in an east-facing frame that is heated by one length of 2-inch hot-water pipe. After the mums are cut the frame will be planted with pansies to supply cut flowers during winter and spring. One winter they tried carnations in this frame, hut they didn't do well. Henry Mundt's. Henry Mundt's is only a mile distant from Mr. Klimmer's, but his soil is considerably heavier. In carnatioas he will this season house 2,500 each of Ti- dal Wave, Daybreak and Silver Spray. The only new sort he is trying is Ar- gyle. He tried Jubilee, but it was too rusty for him. Flora Hill had too weak a stem. He gave it the same quantity of water as the others. This and his heavier soil may have made the difference between the behavior of his plants and those of Mr. Klimmer. He supports his carnations with twiggy willow branches stuck in the soil between the plants and thinks this is away ahead of any method of stak- ing. The ends of the willow branches are first scalded in boiling hot water to prevent their taking root in the soil. Sweet pea vines are growing up along the edges of his carnation benches about S feet apart. After soaking the seed a few days a few were plant- ed early in December in the places where the plants were to remain. The varieties were Blanche Ferry and Em- ily Henderson. He cut the first flowers about May 1 and the crop from the vines added materially to his revenue. As to the shade cast by the vines there wasn't any to speak of until so late in the season that it was a benefit rather than otherwise. For summer carnation flowers he grows Mrs. Fisher and will soon begin to cut bloom. He propagates these in the fall and carries the plants through the winter in trays until they begin to make growth toward spring when he pots them up. But he puts them out in the field as early as possible. Dur- ing the winter he makes sure the [ilants have abundant drainage as but a trifle surplus of water will kill them off. (T.) be Continued. I AUGUST 18, 1898. The Weekly Florists* Review. 299 Roman Hyacinths. If not already here they will soon be arriving, and the paper y/hite nar- cissus will soon follow. It i.*^ not prof- itable to plant but a few now, and the bulk of the bulbs will have to be kept over for a month or two. It i.^ best to unpack at once, keeping the bulbs in boxes or flats, and not too many to- gether. A cool, perfectly dry cellar would be an ideal place to store the bulbs till you wanted to box them. Once more let me say, don't put these bulbs into unwieldy sized boxes of a dozen different shapes and dimensions. A box 2 feet long. 1 foot wide and 3 inches deep, inside measure, is large and deep enough for the welfare of the bulbs, and quite as heavy when full of damp soil as any man wants to lug around a greenhouse. Itomans plant- ed now can, without any great forc- ing, be had in flower by early Novem- ber, and are usually then in good de- mand. A box the size I have described will hold ."Ml bulbs of Romans without any crowding. When first planted give them a thor- ough watering, and when it has soaked in cover the flats with 3 inches of sandy soil. If you can place the flats in the shade of a building or fence, so much the better, for they will need less water, but wherever they are they should, unless it is a very wet time, receive a good soaking once a week. If allowed to be dry they will make roots slowly, and a longer time will elapse before you can bring them in. The paper white narcissus require just the same treatment, but they root much quicker, and when you see their green tops showing througn the 3 inches of covering you can bring them in. I would say, however, that desir- able as it may be to have a continuous succession of these well-known flowers it is at Christmas that the paper white is most useful, and that seems the time when they are at their best. and to obtain them then requires much less forcing, which greatly helps their quality. The early part of September is about the right time to put the bulbs in the flats. Freezias. The bulbs I have seen arrive of these are very flne. Some can be kept lor a later planting, but half your lot may as well be planted at once. They have not been very profitable with us for several years, but it is a sweet little fiower and the bulbs are now so inex- pensive that a thousand or two are worth growing for your own trade. For cutting you can grow them in flats, and it is well to have a number in 4 or 5-inch pots, for they are often asked for. To have a good looking pot. place the bulbs 2 inches apart. They need no covering of soil or other material above the soil in which they are plant- ed, as do hyacinths, tulips, etc., be- cause they make leaf and root growth at the same time, or nearly so. If you put the boxes or pots in a frame out of doors, a covering of half an inch of leaf mould or spent hops will help to keep the soil moist, but a bench in a house that is shaded, with lots of ven- tilation, will do very well to start them and I believe that plants in a green- house do invariably get more faithful and regular attention than those in a frame. I said a shaded house to start them, because you would not have to be so often watering them, but a.", soon as they have made 2 inches ol growth they want perfect light, plenty of air and a cool temperature; then they make a short, sturdy leaf growth with their flowers above their foliage, which is the only way a freezia should be seen. Cinerarias and Calceolarias. A second sowing of cinerarias should be made towards end of the month. These will come in for Easter and about the same time sow calceolarias. Sow only the best strain and never at- tempt to grow of either more in quan- tity than your trade demands or than you can take the best of care of. Both are showy cheap plants, very orna- mental if well grown, but an abomina- tion if poorly grown. The early sown cinerarias that will be now in 4-i'nch pots would do finely in a frame shaded only from the fiercest rays of the sun from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., about the same as you would treat cyclamen, but if that is not convenient a bench where there is plenty of fresh air and the glass slightly shaded is safest. Com- mon plant as the cineraria is. there is nothing more easily spoiled by neglect or foolish watering. If allowed to get wilting dry they lose their bottom and largest leaves, and if overwatered they die, and when they die they are dead. There is no resurrection for them. Many plants may suffer by overwater- ing, and recover, but when a cineraria droops from being water soaked it is good-by forever. Chrysanthemums. If you put in a good batch of cut- tings middle of July for pans and benches that are near the glass, you will soon be potting them off if you have kept the bed thoroughly soaked. For several seasons we put the rooted cuttings from the propagating bench at once into the pans, but foi.nd last year a better plan was to pot them all into 2-inch pots and when sufficiently rooted in the little pots, select plants of an equal growth and strength for each pan. A 9 and 10-inch pan we found the most salable size. Nothing but dwarf varieties of good habit are any good for this purpose. Ivory, Lin- coln, Bergmaiin, Bonnaffion, Maud Dean (rather too tall) and Nemesis are good for this purpose. If you do not sell these pans there is still a good profit, for you will be sure to be glad of a lot of compact grown, medium- sized blooms that have cost you but little time to grow and occupied only a relatively small space. No shade for mums anywhere after once rooted, WM. SCOTT. AMONG PHILADELPHIA GROWERS. Wm. K. Harris. William K. Harris has an interest- ing and economically run plant of 75,- 000 square feet of glass at Fifty-fifth street and Springfield avenue. West Philadelphia. Only fifteen men are re- quired to handle the stock ot decora- tive and flowering plants, chrysanthe- mums, bulbs and a few carnations. A very flne shed, large and roomy, extends the entire length ot the place, the houses opening into it from each side. Steam is used for heating, the fuel being coke. The special feature is the plate glass. There are two houses built of this expensive com- modity, one of French, the other of American plate. The latter is the cheaper and is considered fully equal to the impoited in quality. It is pop- ularly supposed this glass is used part- ly as an advertisement. "The only flor- ist who uses plate glass," said in a tone of awe. But Mr. Mills, Mr. Har- ris' foreman, denies the truth of this impresssion. He sums up the merits of plate glass in this way: It is very durable, requiring a sledge hammer to break it; it is very light; oranges can be fruited to perfection in such a house; it is very warm; on a raw morning when an ordinary house of double-thick glass can scarce be kept at 60 degrees with half a dozen steam pipes turned on, the plate glass house stands at that temperature with but two pipes and the air. moreover, has a soft, balmy feeling peculiar to spring — and plate glass. 300 The Weekly Florists' Review, AUGUST IS, 1890. Ficus elastica is grown extensively. The branching rubbers untouched by the knife, with even shoots and foli- age to the pot, are well known. Areca lutescens and Latania Borbonica are grown in gi-eat numbers, too, in from (i-inch to 12-inch pots, occasionally larger. Kentias are here, too. Then there are pandanus galore: utilis. not so common now, Veitchii and some fancy sorts. Dracaena Sanderiana,- probably the largest stock in the coun- try, is cultivated both singly in .".-inch pots and massed in C-inch. Among the flowering plants, Ota- heite oranges are here in all stages of gi-owth. Hydrangea Otaksa, Spiraea compacta, genistas, azaleas, are forced in great numbers. Then there are ramblers, rhododendrons and bougain- villeas: lilies, Harrisii for early and Japan iongiflorums for late, valley and Von Sion extensively, and tulips, just a few. Three houses of chrysanthe- mums. Mr. Harris finds the demand in- sufficient to make early sorts pay, and uses late varieties, chiefly his own seedlings. Two new ones are "Miss Florence Harris" and "Our Dear Friend," the latter, in name at least, a necessity on every successful place. The ventilators are regulated by ther- mostats with water power, self-act- ing. No manure water is used, the aim being to supply all the ingredients re- quired in the soil when first prepared. Insecticides are not used, tobacco water applied twice a week being pre- ferred. Jardinieres, glazed and col- ored, and compost in bags for the seedsmen and storekeepers, are side issues. The stock is sold in Philadel- phia and shipped to many other cities. Joseoh Heacock. Joseph Heacock has an exceedingly well adapted piece of ground for greenhouse purposes located at Wyn- cote, near Jenkintown. The houses are built on the side of a hill facing the south, rising one above the other in such a way that the sun seems to have great power on all. There are 65,000 feet of glass devoted to roses and palms. Ten houses are planted with American Beauties, two and one- half each with Brides and Maids and one with Meteor, which was very suc- cessful last season. The stock is on own roots, excepting a few teas, young and grown on benches. The north sides of the rose houses are utilized for short pitch palm houses about 8 feet wide, single walk and two benches. These were filled chiefly with Cocos Weddeliana in from 3-inch up to G- inch pots. Besides the small houses there are two lofty houses of arecas, kentias and some latanias and phoe- nix. Rose leaf extract of tobacco and sulpho-tobacco soap are used for in- secticides. Mr. Heacock does not like tobacco water; when using it he no- ticed some imperfect leaves were formed by the arecas, which were strong and vigorous. These leaves were attributed to supposed presence of saltpeter in the tobacco water and its use was abandoned. Small palms are plunged in ashes that the full force of the hose may help keep them clean. The palms are potted in rose soil with a small portion of Jersey peat added. This rose soil is no longer composted. The ground to be used is heavily dressed with cow manure early in the spring, it is then ploughed and fre- quently worked, bone dust :s added, and when the material comes into the houses there is no sign of fertilizer apparent, the wbtfle feeing thoroughly amalgamated. Wood ashes are used between the rows of roses during the blooming season. Mr. Heacock prefers the Canadian wood ashes. A manure tank under cover, such as described by Mr. Dorner in The Review, sup- plies liquid through the water pipes. The place is heated by four large steam boilers so arranged that any or all can be used as desired. The water is warmed in winter by an ingenious arrangement. A bell rings in the own- er's and fireman's houses should the temperature in the houses fall or rise during the night beyond given points. The stock is sold chiefly in Philadel phia but there are some regular cus- tomers outside. SUMMER ROSES. Perhaps in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and other large cities roses in the month of July, Au- gust and September are of little conse- quence, not enough in demand to war- rant houses with time and attention being given them. Certain it is well known that when we country fellows send to any of the large growing cen- ters for roses in midsummer a very poor article or none at all is the re- sponse. With us, and doubtless it is so the whole country over, there is de- mand enough in summer to use up all the roses that are cut. DoubtlR&s there are ten roses wanted in .January tor every one that is asked for in July, but the proportion that is ciu in Janu- ary is about 200 for every July bud. Some events are occurring daily around us that demand the use of flowers for no substitute can be found, births, marriages and deaths. Mar- riages can usually be fixed for a date agreeable to all parties concerned, but the other very important epochs of our lives regulate their daces regard- less of our wishes. On these occasions roses are asked for, especially white and pink, and since what some people would call the "better classes," but we call them the "wealthier classes," have frowned on elaborate and set pieces of the florist art, the call for h box of roses, or a bunch of roses, or roses in any and every shape, has greatly in- creased. And do you blame them, the public, for their love of the rose? It is not a fad or a fashion that can ever pass away. We may improve the carnation till it reaches John Thorpe's ideal. The lilies are beautiful, so is the modest lily of the valley. Orchids are gorge- ous, grotesque and fantastic, but the rose is Queen above them all, and her throne is so exalted that all other flowers are mere satellites. Neither is it difficult to discern why she is queen. In form and finish of leaf and petal, in grace and beatuty and fra- grance she is matchless in the floral world. The rose is never in season for it is never out of season; she is wanted 365 days in the year. Now what have we to fill this uni- versal and daily demand for Flora's gem? From October to middle of June we have roses of finest quality of ev- ery desirable shade, with stems of al- most any desired length, hut in the 3 or 4 hot months of summer it is diffi- cult to obtain good roses with clean foliage. The hybrid perpetuals are out of the question. Hybrids, they may be; but as Peter Henderson said, "the word perpetual is a misnomer, particularly in our climate." The best known and most satisfactory of our winter flowering roses, notably Brides- maid and Bride, give us but poor little buds after real hot weather has set in, and the houses and conditions under which they are grown for winter are the least favorable for producing good flowers in our semi-tropical summer. Admitting that there is a demand for roses at midsummer and at profitable prices, what are the best varieties to grow? At the outset we will say that the modern rose house adapted for winter growing is not at all essential, in fact it is the least suitable. AUGUST 18, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 30t If I were to build houges, especially designed for summer roses, with a winter crop of something else, they would be equal span, with the bridge running north and south, and the larg- est possible amount of roof ventila- tion. They would be 19 feet wide, with a path running each side next the walls, and a narrow path in the center. Someone may say your center support will come in the center of your path. To obviate that the east rafter could be 12 feet and the west rafter 11 feet, which throws your ridge just where you want it. viz., to one side of the center path. If the roses were planted to remain four or five years, then I would put the bed on the ground, but if to be removed every spring then a bench 18 inches from the ground hold- ing 5 or 6 inches of soil. Remember it is in July and August that you want your best roses, and 6 inches of soil will not dry out as quickly as 3^^ inches. American Beauties for summer use should be propagated in December or early January, and grown along with- out a stunt till they are by e.irly April good plants in 4-inch pots. Directly Easter is over and you have room, plant the Beauties, but only on a bench. In about 7 or 8 weeks you will begin to cut roses and continue to cut profusely till November. By that time you need the bench for lilies or some other crop. After a few days of dry- ing off you can lift the roses, cutting the strong shoots down to a foot from the ground and cutting out the weak. These plants, if potted in fi-inch pots and plunged in cold frame or pits and brought into heat eleven or twelve weeks before Easter, make the finest pot roses that can be grown. Three years ago we had several hundred treated exactly as described and many of them had 12 to 15 buds and flowers, and brought at retail from .$1.50 to $2.50 each. The house had paid finely ■during the summer, far better than chrysanthemums and not so much work, and the pot roses were another profit. I know of no other rose of that class that would pay to plant for summer bloom. Now come the hybrid teas and teas. Everyone knows what a grand white rose is Kaiserin Augusta. President Carnot, grand for summer, as I have proved; the beautiful La France. Old Perle gives us perfect flowers in sum- mer and the despised Wootton also produces fine buds, and there may be others well adapted for summer that are not profitable for winter. If you planted these roses to remain a few years you would pick roses, and fine ones, from April to November. In De- cember, January and February letting the temperature fall down to say 35 to 40 degrees, giving them a complete rest; in March thinning out the weak wood, shortening back the strong, giv- ing them a good mulch, and so on, you go again for another summer. Perhaps you would not like to see the house lay idle for four months in winter. Then you must follow a dif- ferent plan. You must have good, strong plants and plant not later than April the first. They would pay finely during summer and to the end of No- vember, when they could be thrown out and lilies, azaleas or other crops take their place. Various combinations could be worked it you had several houses, for instance, roses, planted in April, as near the beginning of the month as possible, lilies from Decem- ber to Easter, chrysanthemums to fol- low the lilies; December the firs':, H. P. roses in pots; they would be out by March or early April and the second year come your Kaiserins and Carnots again. This is occupying the house the year round, and keen competition and the times demand that this must be the order of our business; no more empty benches at any time as we used to see twenty years ago. Still I believe tak- ing labor and expenses and the cost of young plants, that to leave the plants in the solid bed. at any rate three years, would be about as profitable as throwing them out every fall, and the increased quantity of buds you would get from the old plants over the young ones would be very considerable. I have been prompted to pen the above because I have seen this sum- mer how difficult it is to purchase good, clean roses, and having had some experience with the varieties and methods described I have confidence that if the advice is followed the re- sults will be satisfactory. At the same time I fully appreciate the fact that many of our growers know all the points I have given, but it is not for them I wield my pen. It is for those who like myself are always anxious to learn from anybody. Certain it is that there is room for more good roses in summer. WM. SCOTT. TOAD STOOLS IN ROSE BED. Please let me know through The Florists' Review what I shall do to eradicate a fungus that is showing all over my rose beds. My roses are in the best of health but I am afraid the toad stools may injure them. Their odor is very noticeable on entering the houses. SUBSCRIBER. If "subscriber" wishes to clean off all trace of fungus let him stir the sur face of his rose bed to the depth of about three-quarters of an inch. tha< roughly pulverizing the soil: this done, spread a quantity of dry "air slacked lime" evenly over the entire bed, using about a pint of iime to every two square yards of surface; stir it well in the soil and leave 'in this condition over night; about 9 a. m. the following day give the bed a light watering, keep a little on the dry side for at least a week, and he will soon find all trace of fungus disappearing. In this connection it might be well to add a word regarding ventilation. Many growers still have an idea that roses belong to a class of hot house plants and are afraid to open the ven- tilators wide enough to admit a draft of fresh air — "afraid of getting mil- dew," as they explain it. I am free to say there is more mildew and black spot and other diseases contracted by subjecting roses to such hot house treatment than by the move natural "fresh air" treatment. During the summer months, when the thermome- ter seldom goes below 65 degrees Fah- renheit, the ventilators should never be entirely closed; always leave a crack of one or two inches on all night, gradually increasing ventilation as the temperature rises in the morn- ing until it reaches 80 degrees; at this point raise the ventilators to their full height and let them remain open Iduring the middle of the day. gradual- ly lowering them as the temperature falls in the afternoon until by 6 p. m. they can be lowered to about an inch and remain so for the night. Treated in this manner there is little chance 'of fungus growth gaining .any foot- hold. S. A. B. LEAF-ROLLER ON ROSES. I would like to ask through the columns of The Review how to get rid of the leaf-roller on rose plants. W. E. H. This ruinous pest may be de- stroyed by using the following solu- tion, allowing it to remain on all day; it may be syringed oft the following morning. One-half pint whale oil soap, one-half pint extract of tobacco (Rose leaf), to four gallons of water. Mix thoroughly and apply with a sy- ringe. Three or four applications will completely destroy them. S. A. B. w THE RETAIL FLORIST. This department will, we hope, be of great interest to all florists— to those who work in the finest stores and to those who "make up" on the potting bench alike. We shall endeavor to give a review of the very latest styles and valuable hints in all the branches of floral decoration. We shall treat only with flowers and material ob- tainable at the time of writing. Any questions pertaining to decorations or the art of arranging flowers will be cheerfully answered and we trust that all our friends will assist in making .this department interesting and in- kstructive to the thousands who work in the florists" stores. This being the dullest time in the store, we should devote our thoughts to renovating and painting. Every ambitious florist aims to outdo his neighbor or rival in "appearances," but we should remember that the fin- est store cannot always boast of the finest trade. "Glitter" is not, there- fore, absolutely necessary to a good business, but cleanliness and artistic ability is. Have the interior of your store painted white, or, more prefera- ble, a rich cream color; it makes the store light and the color will harmo- nize with any flower. A clean store 302 The Weekly Florists* Review. AUGL^T IS, ISSIS. imparts pleasure lo and creates con- fidence in your customers. See that your store is painted now during the dull season. We shall deal on store "fittings" in another issue. The finest flower obtainable now is Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, the giant flowering Cattleya. It is a superb flower and adaptable for almo-st any form of decoration. It usually has from two to seven flowers on a spike. If a lady wants something fine to wear, send her a spray of these grand flowers without greens of any kind and twist the stem with and tie a bow of very narrow ribbon, which must be the exact color of either the lip or petals. A white or violet head- ed pin should be sent with it. If a bouquet or loose bunch of these flow- ers are ordered the greens used to hold them in place should be Asparagus tenuissimus, which should be covered with Adiantum Farleyense, or A. gra- cilliraum. No wires should be visible, the stem made very small and twist and tie with Cattleya ribbou. Remem- ber the finishing touch is what tells; ribbon the handle of your bouquets the same color as that used for the bow and have your arrangement light and graceful. Good prices should always be asked for orchids. Cattleyas ar- ranged are worth one dollar or more each flower. Stephanotis floribunda, or grandiflo- ra, makes the very choicest of bridal bouquets. It is even finer and more appropriate than white orchids. In arranging cut off the stiff stem and leaves and stem the clusters with stiff wire. Use Asparagus tenuissimus or smilax tor holding greens and fringe off with Adiantum gracillimum, inter- laced with the finest tulle or delicate lace twine, the handle with white satin ribbon and tie with a large bow of double faced satin ribbon or delicate tulle. Large bridal bouquets are no longer stylish for the reason that they are too heavy and clumsy to carry in proper position. The up- to-date bouquet must be very light and graceful, so that the bride may carry it upright instead of upside down, as is usually the case when over-large or heavy. A well made bouquet of Steph- anotis is worth from $25 to $50. ac- cording to the trimmings used. Bouquets of Dendrobium Jamesia- num with Adiantum Farleyense and trimmings as above make a very hand- some thing and can be sold from $20 to $35 in both cases. The bridegroom should wear the same flower. Fine valley can be had now and it is always choice. When you are puzzled on what to send in the way of fine flow- ers don't be afraid to recommend val- ley, but it must be fresh. Take off the usual rope we find around it and re- bunch it, arranging the best spikes high above the foliage. Here is a case many of us have to meet at frequent intervals. On Satur- day one of the richest ladies of New York sent an order from Newport for a boutonniere of white carnations to be sent to a certain party five miles from the store. We were sold out of white carnations and there were none to be had in the market. We spent ten cents car fare to another store, wliere we bought the carnations, six in number, for which we paid 20 cents. We had to arrange the six carnations in one boutonniere, put It up In a spe- cial boutonniere box, with fine paper and pin, and send a special messen- ger with it. This all cost us about 75 cents, but we could only charge 2."i cents for it, and yet this must often be done simply because it pays. Don't grumble if you are out of pocket on some of your orders when they ai'e from good customers. You can make it all up on the next order they send you. The choicest funeral design New York can produce just now is a well made crescent wreath of lily of the valley with a large cluster of Cattle- yas and a broad bow of white or Cat- tleya ribbon, but it must be made fine. From 1.000 to 1..500 valley and 25 Cat- tleyas can be used in a 30-inch wreath. No green should be seen but a narrow fringe of Farleyense on the outer edge. Such a wreath will bring from .fi')0 to $75. D. (To be continued.) ORIGINATION OF NEW VARIETIES. Cross-fertilization. — I believe none of the readers of these notes are ignorant of the presence of sexes in plants, and how fertilization to produce seed is effected, so I will only speak of mat- ters to facilitate fertilization. But it will be well to mention the changes cultivation has caused in the build of flowers and what effect it his on the production of seed. A naturalist pronounces the double flowers, that we so strenuously try to improve and perpetuate, monstrosities, as interfering with the free production of seed, the numerous stamens being converted into petals, thus invalidat- ing fertilization. This is not the only irregularity caused by culture; there are others, but not quite so noticeable. In a large collection of seedlings we often find some that are incapable of producing seed, caused by the partial or total absence of sexual organs; oth- ers apparently perfect, but when used as seed parents have proven fruitless, indicating some derangement. Of such varieties Albertini and Scott are fair examples, while they are incapable to produce seed, the value of the pollen is unquestionable when transferred to other varieties, and vice versa. A va- riety may be able to produce seed, when fertilized with fertile pollen, its own pollen being sterile. So failures to produce seed on artificially fertilized fiowers can mostly be attributed to that source. There is often a misunderstanding regarding hybridization and cross-fer- tilization, the two being confounded. Hybridization is the crossing of two distinct species of a genus of plants. Cross-fertilization is when the pollen of one flower is carried to another. This may be of the same p*lant or from the flower of one plant to another of the same species or variety to fertilize same, and it is an acknowledged fact that cross-fertilization has the most beneficial effects on the vitality of the progeny so produced. In many varie- ties of plants nature necessitates cross- fertilization by maturing the pollen in advance of the pistil, thu"; preventing a fertilization with the pollen of the same flower, leaving the wovk of fer- tilizing to bees and other insects, who in quest of the nectar carry the pollen on their hairy bodies involuntarily from one flower to another. Our car- nation belongs to this class of plants, but we find it in some varieties more pronounced than in others, and this peculiarity simplifies very much the work of artificial fertilization. What we practice in improving or originat- ing new varieties is simply cross-fer- tilization, for our hundreds of varie- ties are all of the same species. The procedure of fertilizing is very simple. I select the fiower to bear the seed when half or nearly open, accord- ing to the advanced growth of the sta- mens, and remove the yet closed and often open pollen containing anthers, to guard against the least -chance of self-fertilization. Then I cut away the Inner petals to give the yet undevel- oped pistil more room and a better chance to develop, the same as it has in a single flower. It will take one. two or more days to develop and ma- ture the pistil, which, when arrived at that stage, can be noticed by the curved, spreading form, slightly curled points, and hairy upper surface to hold the pollen. To apply the pollen we use a very fine camel hair brush, and to make the dry pollea adhere, breathe over the brush to give it a slight touch of moisture, but by no means make it wet, as water will in- jure the pollen and prevent fertiliza- tion. The pollen is thus easily collect- AUGUST 18, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 303 ed on the brush, and then transferred on the pistil by lightly brushing over it. depositing the pollen. The flower, if fertilized, will show it in a. day or two by closing up the petals in the same style as in the provoking going to sleep; if not, the fertilizing process has to be repeated. I have often fer- tilized flowers that were '.wo weeks old. patiently waiting for some pollen- laden insect or some stray pollen waft- ed by the wind, to alight on the out- stretched pistil. The best time to perform the work is on a sunny day during the forenoon. The sun rays will open the anthers and free the pollen, but one has to be on time, for the pollen will soon drop or become so dry that it will not stick to the brush. This does not follow that cloudy days are objectionable, in fact are not, providing the tempera- ture is above 60 degrees. The anthers will open slowly, but the pollen re- mains longer in a transferable condi- tion. To my experience, in a tempera- ture below 60 degrees fertilization will be effected very slowly, and generally not at all. This plainly shows what temperature our carnation requires in the fulfillment of its highest functions and development of its growth. The petals have no more relative in- fluence on the formation of seed than to be the guiding light for insects as to where nectar may be found, and for which nature requests the involuntary work of carrying the pollen from flower to flower, fertilizing the same. Otherwise the petals, on which de- pend the worth and commercial value of a flower, are only leaves, and like leaves require for their development the cooler night temperature. We see th flowers open, lengthen and broaden their petals in the evening, while day- light, sunshine and higher tempera- ture only tend to intensify and height- en their color, but on the other hand the higher day temperature and sun- shine are conducive to the develop- ment of the sexual organs. This explains why cool temperature is required to grow large flowers. While a higher temperature favors the growing of seed, a cooler temperature retards, nearly excludes this, and fa- vors the development of the petals. We may go a little further. On a fer- tilized flower the petals wilt and dry up as soon as fertilization is effected; their mission is ended, but the calyx, another important part of the flower, remains intact as a guard to the grow- ing seed pod, and dries up only with the ripening of the seed. It is more an attachment to the seed pod than a sup- port for the petals. Now when that cool temperature principle is carried to the extreme I believe the calyx suffers with the retarding development of the seed organs, and I believe we can at- tribute this as one cause for split calyces at times in varieties that oth- erwise are perfect. I digress from my theme, but these thoughts follow so naturally that I could not omit men- tioning them. When the petals have wilted and be- gin to dry up, it is best toremovethem, pulling them carefully, not in a bunch but rather one by one. Care must be taken that no water settles and stays around the seed pod inside the calyx, or else there is danger of mould and decay, and this is much aggravated when part of the petals are left. If there is danger from moisture accu- mulating inside the calyx it is better to clip it off near the base, so there is chance to drain the moisture, and a quicker drying up. Care must be tak- en, however, not to mutilate the base under the seed pod, as this will cause decay in a short time. It is needless to remind to give proper support and protection by tying to a stake, the same to be a little higher than stem and flower, to prevent any accidental breaking off of the seed pods. The time of ripening the seed requires from six to eight weeks. The usual number of seeds in a pod is from ten to forty and fifty, but many times there .'no less and sometimes more. The largest number I ever found was this past spring when I counted 116 grains from one pod. FRED DOKNER. A GROUP OF QUESTIONS. "Lettuce" asks for information oa the following subjects: 1. When to sow Grand Rapids let- tuce to have succession from Novem- ber to April. 2. Can lettuce be grown in tempera- ture of 40 degrees, also 60 degrees? 3. Will a heavy loam made friable with lots of manure, grow good let- tuce? 4. What temperature is required to get cucumbers by April and when to sow seed for same? 5. Is January early enough to start 2-inch geraniums from winter quar- ters to make good 4-in< h plants in May? Answers. 1. Sow first of September io cut early in November and at intervals of every 3 weeks till middle of March. 2. Forty is rather low to grow let- tuce profitably and sixty is tco high in the dark days of winter when little ventilation can be given. About 50 de- grees at night is the best teniperature. 3. Yes, decidedly, although a light loam is preferable for it is easier to handle when you are making succes- sive sowings. 4. Cucumbers should never be lower than 60 degrees and 65 dc.grees at night is much better. If yon can maintain a steady temperature of 65 degrees and sow the seed by the first of January, you will cut cucumbers in April. 5. If the geraniums were propa- gated in October and kept iu flats or 2-inch pots, cool till January, then they should make fine plants in 4-inch pots by middle of May, but if not rooted till January then they will want a good light house and liberal treatment with soil and heat to make good plants by May. WM. SCOTT. HEATING. I have six houses as follows: 1—20 ft. wide, 50 (t. long, 18 ft. to rulgc, run- ning north and south. 2—18 ft. wide. 70 ft. long, 12 ft. to ridge, run- ning east and west. 3—12 ft. wide, 70 ft. long, 8 ft. to ridge, run- ning east and west. 1—22 ft. wide, 70 ft. long, 16 ft. to ridge, run- ning east and west. 5—12 ft. wide, 70 ft. long, 9 ft. to ridge, run- ning east and west. G— D ft. wide, 70 ft. long, 7 ft. to ridge, run- ning east and west. The heater has two flows and re- turns and is located in dwelling house cellar at about the middle of the north of the range and the houses are piped as follows: One flow from heater runs across No. 2, 4 inch pipe, along south side No. 2 to east side of No. 1. from where the coils are supplied for houses Nos. 3. 4, 5 and 6 are taken. Another flow supplies house No. t. which sys- tem appears all right. The coils for house No. 3 tire taken from flow on east side of No. 1 and run along under benches and return to re- turn pipe also on east side of No. 1, by the side of the flow. The coils for Nos. 4, 5 and 6 are taken as for No. 3. This system is faulty. It does not give the required heat on account of the length of the runs, they cool too quickly. What improvement do you suggest? All the coils are 2-inch pipe. Flow and i-eturns are 4-inch pipe. FLORAL CO. In renlv to inquiry sent by Floral Co., he should have no difficulty in circulating around the seventy foot houses, assuming that connections are properly made and that the pipes have a grade of not less than one inch in every twelve or fifteen feet, which would be about twelve inches in the coils as he has them arranged, but if he would circulate upwards from the main to the east end, with a grade of seven inches, and then downwards back to the return main at west end, placing an air vent at the high point, it would simplify matters, and would avoid the high grade necessary when circulating entirely around the house. The more positive arrangement, however, would be to run the Row and return mains directly south from the boiler, across the centre of houses numbered 3, 4. 5 and 6. If Floral Co. will state the grades he now has on the pipes, and will show how the coils are made up and connected to the mains, I may be able to assi-t him fur- ther. HENRY W. CrIBBONS. New York. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Williams & Sons Co., Batavia, III., tree and plant labels; Walker Fertili- zer Co., Clifton Springs, N. Y.. plant foods; P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta. Ga., nursery stock; David B. Wood- bury, S. Paris, Me., pansy seeds; John Peed & Sons. London, England, bulbs; C. H. Joosten, New York, bulbs and nursery stock. S. Jacobs & Sons, New York, hoit bed sash and greenhouse material; E. Krelage & Son, Haarlem, Holland, bulbs. 304 The Weekly Florists' Review* AUGUST 18, 1898. BOSTON. Review of the Market. For this time of year, tlie market lias been unusually active owing prin- cipally to the scarcity of flowers, caused by so much rainy weather, and by the unusual amount of funeral work. Those growers who laid in for a lot of out of door stuff are feeling con- siderably blue. Sweet peas have not been good for anything in over four weeks, and asters are suffering from stem rot, and there are quantities of misshapen flowers which are unsala- ble. Good roses are in excellent de- mand; Kaiserins will easily bring $i per doz.; Meteors ti-om ?6 to ?8 per 100; while Beauties are eagerly sought after at last week's quotations. Brides and Maids are improving in quantity, but are awfully small, and are sticliy at from $2 to ?4 per 100. Carnations are about done; a very few coming in from out of doors, which bring $1 per 100. Asters are in good supply, and colored ones are a drug White ones will bring from 15 to 35 cents per 100, the latter price being obtained for some fine Giant Comets. Tuberoses and gladioli in limited quan- tity bring $4 per 100 stalks, valley firm at $4; plenty of forced pond lilies, av eraging 4 to 6 cents each. White flowers, such as achillea, candytuft, etc., sell well, being wanted for fu- neral work. The Weekly Exhibition. This week's show was devoted to ex- hibits of gladioli and perennial phlox and some excellent di.spla.vs were made by prominent private gardeners. Mr. J. Warren Clark entered gladioli in three classes and obtained three first prizes. His entry of seedlings was fine, some of them being fullv equal to Lemoine's. John L. Gardner also ex- hibited seedlings and obtained second prize. There were several displays of phlox, and Geo. Hollis, Rea Bros, and T. C. Thurlow received first, second and third prizes, respectively, for eight- een named varieties. Display exhibiu of phlox were made bv Geo. Hollis Chas. H. Souther and T. C. Thurlow! Rea Bros, also showed some new French hybrids. The usual collections of natives were shown by Alice Grinnell, who was awarded a bronze medal. Mrs. P. D. Richards and the Misses Doran. Gratu- ities were awarded to R. B. Strothers for display of seasonable bloom; also to James Comley for a fine collection. Among other exhibits the Bussey In- stitute and Mr. John L. Gardner had some very fine Montbretias, receiving first and second prizes, respectively. H. A. Wheeler showed two opecimen plants of Torenia Fournieri. receiving a gratuity. News Items. W. H. Elliott, wife and son. of Brighton, E. M. Wood, of Natick. and W. J. Stewart comprised Boston's dele- gation to the annual convention. N. F. McCarthy, with Bob iind Aleck Montgomery, of Natick. are catchin,g fish and fighting mosquitoes down in northern Maine. The funeral of Col. Bogan, of the Ninth regiment, Massachusetts, U. S. Volunteers, on Thursday, mnde busi- ness quite lively, there" being sr, set pieces sent to the Armory where he laid in state. Galvin capt.ired the most of them, making forty-seven set designs. W. A. Bock, of Cambridge, is con- fined to his residence with sciatic rheumatism. Miss Smithers, bookkeeper for Mc- Carthy, returns to her labors this week. Wm. Nicholson is building n house, 100x12, for small plants. Chas. Cum- mings, of Woburn, is also building a house, 75x18, with propagating house attached, while R. B. Lastman. of Wa- verly, and J. Harrigan, of Foxboro, are both hard at work remodeling their houses. P ST. LOUIS. The Market. The trade situation here remains about the same as last week, very lit- tle doing anywhere. Some of the store men seem to think that now the war is over fall and winter trade will be ful- ly up to the standard of former years. The supply of good stock is short of demand but poorer stock is plentiful at low figures. Roses are looking bet- ter, owing to the cool weather. The best Meteors, Brides. Bridesmaids and Kaiserin are bringing from !?3 to $4, Perles $2. Carnations are only fair, supply not large, white being very small. The best in the market are Scotts. which bring $1 per lOO. Sweet peas are very scarce and al- most out of the market. Asters too are scarce, in fact they have not been plentiful this season and very few are seen. Hardy hydrangeas are very plentiful now and sell af $3 per 100. the heads being very large and are cut with long stems. Gladioli and tuberose stalks are a glut, price $2 and $3 per 100 stalks. A great many of them are being relegated to the dump pile. The outlook for better quality of stock in the near future is very pro- mising. Young rose stock is "all in fine shape. Carnation and violet fields are also looking in tip top con- dition. Notes. The long looked for convention has come at last and by the timo this is- sue of The Review is in the hands of our readers we will be enjoying the hospitality of our Omaha frieuds. Our delegation from St. Louis leaves to night (Sunday) in a special car over the Missouri Pacific R. R. and the party numbers 22. Mr. W. J. Boos, representing Ed- wards & Docker, Philadelphia, is in town selling cut flower boxes This is Mr. Boos' first visit to the city since the convention in 1893. Mr. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was a visitor for a few days on his way to attend the convention. Mr. Rice is with the St. Louis party. President-elect Sanders, of the Flor- ists' Club, expects a large attendance at the next meeting of the club and will offer special inducements to bri:ig the members out. Let us see how large an attendance we can bring out to greet the new president; don't fail to attend, as those going to Omaha will have some very interesting sto- ries to tell of their trip. Bowling Items. The last bowling before the conven- tion was done last Wednesday night and here are the scores of the team that will represent St. Louis at Omaha: Names— 12 3 Total. Av. C. A. Kuehn 199 160 181 5W ISO C. C. Sanders 222 166 140 528 176 E. Schraj' 191 123 148 462 154 J. Kunz 152 161 146 459 163 .T. J. Eeneke 152 149 144 445 148 C. Beyer Wl 152 133 416 ns J. J. B. HAGERSTOWN, MD. , Mr. Wm. Bester has changed from steam to hot water in five of his houses, using a boiler of immense ca- pacity. His energy and capability are strikingly displayed this season. The roses, of which there are three large houses, are the pink of perfection and promise to surpass in excellence any grown in this community. Mr. James Quinn is his foreman. In chrysanthemums he is growing varieties that suit the trade, the de- mand for which is growing more pop- ular here every year. Some of the new early varieties, however, are at- tempted this year, though past expe- rience is that the later ones sell better. The old and fully tried carnations will be the main crop grown. Of these there will be three houses. In bulb- ous stuff he is very crowded in the season, for which the demand is often greater than the supply. Mr. Henry Bester, brother of Wil- liam, also refitted his houses with hot water this season. His plant is not so large as William's, but has trade for double his present capacity. He grows fine roses and most excellent carna- tions. Immense quantities of vege- table and bedding stuff are grown. He supplies the rich farming classes sur- rounding the city. ENOS. QUICK RESULTS. The ink on your paper was hardly dry before we got a telegraphic order for the whole stock we advertised. We are now out of stock or would keep the adv. going. Shall have more to offer in the near future. Thanking you very much, we are. yours truly, McDonald & Steele. Crawfordsville, Ind. Discontinue my adv. Sold the lot of roses before the Review was cold to a party that telegraphed he would take the whole. Respectfully, Springfild. 111. H. L. PHELPS. AUGUST IS. 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review, 305 NEW YORK. The Convention. The convention is the all-absorbing topic at present. Who is there? What are they going to do? Where will the convention be next year? These are some of the questions one hears wher- ever florists get together. The eastern contingent left in several parties and by several routes: business appoint- ments no doubt caused some to go one way, whilst a desire to get there quick- ly enticed others. B. M. Wood and W. J. Stewart, as -an advance guard, passed through New- York on Pi'iday evening. A party in chajge of W. E. Arnold left on the S:4."i p. m. Saturday via New York Cen- tral, Michigan Central, and Chicago & North Western. This party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ..eeber. Mr. and Mi-s. A. T. De La Mare. Wm. Nilsson, E. Leuly. Alex Wallace. J. G. Esler. They were to be joined on the wav bv Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Hammond "anil daughter. F. P. McGlynn. Mr. and Mrs. "W. H. Elliott and son. Jno. Coombs and wife, and L. B. Brague. Mr. Arnold has worked hard for the pirty and de- serves credit for the low rates and special privileges accorded. They will spend Sunday at Niagara Falls and Monday in Chicago, expecting to reach Omaha early Tuesday morning. We had the pleasure of seeing this party off and a jolly brave crowd they were. It's a long way to Omaha, one needs to own a good deal of horticultural, bee pardon. I mean floricultural, en- thusiasm, to venture such a distance and whilst it was scarcely expected that New York would send a large del- egation, still we are sorry it wasn't larger and our only pleasure lies in the knowledge that those who had the cou- rage to go will be able to give a good account of themselves. It is to be hoped they will not allow the conven- tion to be held in Manila, next year. Business Condition. Business continues to keep its sum- mer level, onl.v every summer seems to get worse. Still, when there is no practical remedy, crying and kicking cannot mend it. During the past week thousands of roses were sold for $2.50 per thousand as they were shipped from the growers. Selected Maids, Brides, and roses of that class, brought from $1 to $4 per hundred, Beauties from $5 to $20; valley from $2 to $3; asparagus. 3 strings for $1; gladiolus, 50 cents to $1: adiantum. 50 cents. Cat- tleyas. 60 cents; Asters, and soft stock, any price offered. Bulbs of all kinds, but particularly Harrlsiis and freesias. are reported scarce, and it always was so. C. Am- mann has planted several of his large greenhouses, at 119th street and 7th avenue, with freezias. Mr. Ammann says they pay as cut flowers and be- sides that he has an order for a quarter of a million bulbs. News Notes. Thomas Young. .Ir.. is expected home on the Lucania, which sails from Liv- erpool Aug. 20th. Lieut. William Tif- fany, of the Rosary Flower Co.. who was with the Rough Riders at the bat- tle of El Caney. and who was stricken with fever at Santiago, is now on his way to New York. One of Brooklyn's gallant soldier boys, James Weir, Jr,. is home on sick leave and is fast recovering from a se- vere dose of fever. His troop is at pre- sent in Porto Rico. John Young has just returned from a pleasant trip to Newport and the East and is full of praise for the bovs of the Hub. J. H. Troy has returned from a most enjoyable vacation at Aquaga Lake. D. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE— First class florists' store, oldest in Los Angeles, Cal. Excellent trade, store in heart of city. A snap for any one wishing to make Los Angeles their home. Owner leaving the State. Address C. P. F. Co , 138 South Spring Street, Los Angeles. Cal. FOR SALE— Three greenhouses and large office in best residence district, in good town of 5,000 popu- lation. Six sanitariums, great pleasure resort, no compe- tition. Houses stocked with young roses, cama'ions, smilax, etc. : fine cut flower trade. Houses all practically new and built ot best material: city water, steam heat. Two large city lots, 72 x 132 each. Want to sell at once. Half cash, balance to suit Will make a bargain if taken at once. Address H. R. Winn. Martmsvilie, Ind. FOR SALE-Wilks Hot Water Heater. Size of boiler 16 X 36 inch. In use three years. Address M. & S. Dysinger, Albion. Mich. SITUATION WANTED— As fireman, hard or sof* coal; can do general greenhouse work; handy with tools. Address W. Hall, Somerton, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— Six greenhouses (6,000 feet of in good condition and well stocked : all provements; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Michigan, with population of 4,000. No com- petition. Have other business. Must sell. Address Michigan, care of Florists' Review. WANTED- A first class rose and carnation grower to take charge of 8,000 feet of newly constructed rose and carnation house. Terms, half shares for one year. Have good demand and splendid opportunity to grow first class stock. Address Practical, care of Louis- vilUe Florists' Supply and Exchange, 520 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, Ky. ITUATION WANTED- American gardener and florist, well up, experience in hot house vegetables, ive family. Address Florist, care Florists' Re\aew. SITUATION WANTED-By single florist. Ger- »J man-American, age 25, 10 years' experience in all branches; good floral worker; sober and trustworthy: salary ?45.oo per month. Only responsible parties need References. Address V., care Florists' Review SITUATION WANTED-By carnation grower. 15 years' experience, 5 years with last employer. Ad- dress D., care Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In cit>-. Ought to net jood man at least S3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about ?5oo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address "Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner desires to devote his whole time to other business. An unusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' FOR RENT— To reliable party, the old establish- ment, consisting of 11 greenhouses, 16,000 feet of glass, newly built ; also store. Finest location in Chi- cago. Cause, poor health. Garfield Park Floral Co., r688 W. Madison Street, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By expert grower ot *-J plants and cut flowers. Competent in everj' 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. j^OR SALE— About 3,000 feet 4-inch cast iron green- house pipe (in 5-foot lengths' and fittings, also DOo lights A glass, 10x12, all in good condition. Make e an offer for the lot, F. O. B. cars liere. T. Appleton, ....FOR SALE.... S or 6 FICUS NIDITA, Irom 4 to .^ Iwt high w.ll l.,:n,. 1 ■ hroip for cash. 50 CLERODENDRON BALFOURII, 3 inc<> piit>, liii' iil.int-, JL-iO per d.i'. CHRVSANTHEMUMS, u 3Mh St. Mention The Review when you write. ind Florists' MM / \^ inter & G S. B. WINTER or Illustrated ' ' 21 Randol Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. GROVVEROF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONO, 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ILL. HOLTON & HlNkEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WISE DESIGNS OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. AUGUST 18, ISaS. The Weekly Florists' Revwx* 307 I Bassett & Washburn WHOLESALE DEALERS AND GROWERS OE CIT ELOWERS, ETC. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY ALSO OF FLORISTS' RIBBONS, WIRE WORK AND GENERAL SUPPLIES. For the coming season we are better prepared to supply the wants of the trade than ever before. We have planted 50,000 American Beauties in new houses, built especially to grow Beauties. In Tea Roses we have 75,000 planted, including Brides, Kaiserin, Bridesmaids, Meteors and Perles. Our Rose plants never looked better than now. We have just completed our new Carnation house, 600 x 52 feet, and have planted in the benches 30,000 of the new fancy varieties, including Gold Nugget, Pingree, Bradt, Psyche, Painted Lady, WhiteCloud, Evelina, Mary Wood, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Triumph and a few common varieties, Dazzle, Armazindy, Daybreak and Scott. In Bulb stock we are the largest growers of Harrisii Lilies in the west, having 40,000 now potted up, all Bermuda, no Japanese. 200,000 of the finest cold Storage Valley now on hand, -ji ^ ^ 100,000 Tulips. A large quantity of Von Sions and Hyacinths. In Greens, we have one house of 3,000 Strings of Aspara- gus, also 7,000 strings of Smilax. One house of Asparagus devoted to cut sprays. A 300 foot house of Adiantum, besides a large quantity of miscellaneous flowers, including 25,000 Chrysan- themums, all grown to single stems. Our cold storage and shipping facilities are the best in the west. We solicit a trial order and make a specialty of regular shipments, making the prices and quality an inducement for such orders. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Store 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Hinsdale, 308 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST 18, 1898. CHICAGO. Mr. and Mrs. Souster have invited the club to visit Elgin whenever the members can arrange to make the trip. There is talk of a regular picnic next year at some near-by point. Various Notes. A. L. Randall has returned from the Michigan resort where he has been spending his vacation. A display of orchids recently made by Mr. E. G. Uihlein, of this city, at the weekly exhibition of the Mass. Hort. Society, Boston, was awarded a gratuity prize. Chas. A. Samuelson and wife are sojourning at Hamlin lake, Ludington, Mich. Some of the delegates to the Omaha convention reached Chicago early and spent several days here before pro- ceeding onward. Among these were J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa.; H. D. Rohrer and son, Lancaster, Pa.; Harry Balsley, Detroit. H. Schweitzer and Paul Stover, of Mendota, 111., sent the Chicago dele- gates an invitation to meet them and have a passing drink with them dur- ing the five minutes' stop at Mendota. Mr. J. A. Budlong started on his fourth bicycle trip on the 10th inst. He writes that he covers on an aver- age of 90 miles a day and expected to reach Cleveland last Saturday. Messrs. Helm Bros., of Blue Island, 111., lost about 5(X> square feet of glass on Monday morning by hail. It also played havoc with outside stuff, ruin- ing their crop of outside carnations, cannas, etc. Business is picking up. This does not appear to be of a spasmodic na- ture and keeps up from day to day. Roses sell well and realize from $.3 to $4 for good stock. Carnations are very scarce, owing to so many storms of late, which ruined a great deal of out- side stock. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2na. 3d. 4tli. 5th. Av. a. U Grant 174 1S7 116 169 123 l.V. K. F. Winterson 161 167 103 178 137 1« G. Stollery 147 147 123 1™ 141 112 P. Hills lir> 108 1.54 159 163 140 V. StoUei-y 129 UO 135 122 105 120 A. I,. Vaugllan Ill 100 113 109 120 Hip \V. Kirkham 100 97 95 84 'Jt Vl TORONTO. In my last week's notes, in the sec- ond paragraph concerning the annual fee of the G. & P. Association, I am made to say, "the fee is only ifl.Oi a year more." It should be. "the fee is only $1.00 a year now," which makes all the difference. I suppose either the "devil" or my bad writing is to blame. We have had no rain worth men- tioning yet here, although the sur- rounding country was favored with (ContimiccI papce ■.M>\.\ 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 1| made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that In 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. 1 LOCKLAND, OHIO. || Kraft's Plant Tonic... 99 Sills Scale, Mealy Bug and other Insect Pests. as well as imparting beaut\ and \ Igor to tht- 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. J. M.THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED T0^3e CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. ^'^t:^''^' Phoenix Rupicola. Per trade pkt, $1,(10. Prr '. trade pkt., 50 tents. STUMPP 86 WALTER CO. * r'/rritrd^n-I/c^nrnfron! 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. dltlon from the purest source Mention Florists' Review when you write. n Asia, per 1000 seeds, ISs. Sphagnum Moss "o"^" ^"^'^^ ^ ^^ 14 Castle Street. Long Acre. Mention The Review whe LONDON. W. C. M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on cur lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Al'vrays mention the.... Florists' Review 'When Writing Advertisers. BEST FLORIST CANNAS, quality and prices to suit. Fast Freight, E.\- press or Mail. Canna "Florida" for trial. 10c. 100, $1.00 1000, S.CO Asparagus Sprengeni Seed I->esh from the vnu-s PAMPAS GROVE NURSERIES, GREENLAND P. O., FLORIDA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 4tJGUST 18, 1S98. The Weekly Florists* Review. 309 rl»HI*'|:»rf:'r^r^r|:'r??r^i:»i:»»|rr??r^rlbr|r'|r'|r 4» 4» it it it* t it it it it ^ it it ^ it it it ^ it it it it ^ it if ifc' it it DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF popula Inch Pots. ARECA LUTESCENS. t of clean, thrifty plants of this .Very bushy 28 to 30 Per Doz. Per 100. $ 1 25 $ 10 00 12 00 100 00 Each. Per Doz. 8 Very bushv 36 to 42 $2 50 $30 00 8 Very bushy 42 to 48 3 00 36 00 9 Hvy. single plants 48 to 60 6 00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. Our stock of this useful Palm is unusually large. Note reduction in price. Per Doz. Per 100. Per 1000. 2Vi-inch pots, 4 to 5 inches high....$l 2.5 $10 00 $ 90 00 3 -inch pots, S to 10 inches high.... 2 00 15 00 140 00 KENTIAS. Our stock of Kentias occupies over one and a half acres of glass, the largest block of these most useful Palms in the world. Medium sizes are generally scarce Inch Pots 3 Leaves. .4 to 5... KENTI/* Height, Inches. ...10 to 12 BELMOREANA. Per Doz. $ 3 00 6 on Per 100. $25 00 50 00 Dozen. $12 00 15 00 30 00 36 00 0 50 00 Per lOUO. $225 00 4' .5 to 6... ...15 to 18 450 00 5 .5 to 6 . . 22 to 24 Each. $ 1 00 6.... 6... G... ...24 to 26 ...30 to 36 1 25 8.... 2 50 9.... 9.... .6 to 7... ...42 to 48 48 4 00 5 00 6 00 7 50 . . . 10 00 . . . 15 00 .6 to 7... .6 to 7... .6 to 7... ...48 to 54 54 54 9.... 10 .6 to 7... .7 to 8... ...60 to 72 ... 7 to 8 12.... feet.. . . 35 00 t KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up Plants This class of stock is very fine and has met with much favor with many of our best and most critical eastern trade the past winter. 5-inch pots, center plant about 24 inches high, with 3 smaller plants around it: each $1 25 7-inch pots, center plant about 32 inches high, with 3 smaller plants around it; each 2 50 8-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 30 inches high, others about 18 inches high; each 3 -^0 9-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 36 inches high, others about 20 inches high; each 5 00 10-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant 3V4 to 4 feet high, others about 36 inches; each 7 50 10-lnch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 4 feet high, others about 2V2 feet, very heavy; each.. 10 00 11-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant 4% to 5 feet high, others about 3 feet, grand specimens; each 12 50 Inch Pots. Leavei 2V4....2 to 3 3 ....3 to 4 12 4 ....4 to 5 15 to 18 5 5 IS to 2Q 6 .... 5 24 to 28 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Height. Inches. 6 42 to 48 6 48 to 52 6 52 to 60 Per Doz. Per 100. $12 00 20 CO 40 00 75 00 Dozen. $12 00 24 00 5 00 9 00 Each. $ 1 00 2 00 3 00 3 50 1 00 7 50 10 .... 6 72 10 00 12 .... 7 72 to 84 25 00 lliintulis) 7 7 to 8 feet 35 00 to 50 00 II) ■■ 7 10 feet 75 00 to 100 00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-up Plants. 7-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant 36 to 42 inches high, others about 18 inches; each $2 00 8-inch pots, 3 plants of equal height, about 42 inches high; each 3 00 9-inch pots, 3 plants of equal height, from 42 to 48 inches high; each 4 00 10-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant 5 leet high, others 2 feet high; each 10 00 12-inch pots, 5 plants in a pot, center plant C feet high, others 2V^ feet high; each 25 03 PHOENIX RUPiCOLA. The most graceful of all. We offer a fine lot in 6-inch pots, characterizing very nicely, with 6 leaves, 20 to 24 inches high; $1.50 each; $18.00 per dozen. Stronger plants in 6-inch pots, 24 to 30 inches high, 6 to 7 leaves, $2.00 each. Also a fine lot of young plants in 2^4-inch pots. $1.00 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. Our stock of Latanias in small sizes is again in excel- lent condition, especially the 2, 3 and 4-inch pots. 2-inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, 60 cents per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. 3-inch pots. 4 to 5 leaves, beginning to show character, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 4-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, an excellent lot of plants of ex- ceptional value, $3.00 per dozen; $25.00 per 100; $225.00 per 1000. Inch Height, Pots, Leaves. Inches. 5 4 to 5 IS 6 5 to 6 IS to 20 9 00 75 00 7 6 24 12 00 100 00 Each. Dozen. 7 G to 7 26 to 30 $125 $15 00 8 6 to 7 28 to 30 150 18 00 S 7 36 2 50 30 00 10 7 to 8 36 4 00 48 00 The largest sizes are not all perfect, the lower foliage being somewhat clipped, but are good, salable plants that will give entire satisfaction. For a Complete List of other PALMS AND DECORATIVE STOCK see our current Wholesale Catalogue. HENRY A. DREER, 7I4 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ^ it ih it it it it it it it it ^ if ir ir it if it it i? it it i? it it '^ it it it it it it *;ft it *;^ it i:t*^ it »;^it it it it i'^rft it it it *;^ it *^ it it it i-^i^ 310 The Weekly Florists^ Review, AUGUST IS. 1S9S. TORONTO. heavy thunder showers last week (too heavy in some localities). The drought is getting very serious for those who cannot use the hose, and even l:or those who can, for after all the hose does not take the place of rain; it just keeps things going. Leaves are falling off the trees as if it were fall. I much regretted being unable to at- tend the cricket match last Wednes- day, having been out of town on that day. Every one who was there, how- ever, says that they spent a most en- joyable afternoon. The match was between "Tom Manton's team" and "George Manton's team" (these two gentlemen having picked their players from those present), and was duly re- ported in next morning's paper. George Manton's team won. Mrs. Manton, aged 83, crossed the Atlantic to see her two boys and ar- rived in this city safe, sound and hearty as a "two-year-old" last week. She thought the people in this country generally very skinny looking, but was very pleased to shake hands with John Chambers, as he was the first comfortable looking man she had come across. John carries consider- able adipose tissue about with him. I am sorry I have been unable to report concerning the various florists' places round here lately, having been so busy at home on account of the dry weather, but I hope to be able to get round to most of them during this and next month. Matters concerning the convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association will be discussed at the first meeting of the season of the G. & F. Associa- tion, on Tuesday next, and all ar- rangements completed. The conven- tion meets September 7th for two days. The Industrial Exhibition will be open from August 29th to September 10th. The last week is always the best. E. MIL-WAUKEE. About 150 florists and their families came upon the steamer Virginia Thursday afternoon and were taken in tow at the Milwaukee end by some of the leading Milwaukee florists. Upon arrival of the steamer the band played "There'll be a hot time" and it proved such considering the snort time spent in the city. The boat arrived at 2:30 and shortly after all visitors were put on special chartered cars and given a trolley ride around the city accompanied by the band. The party wound up at the Pabst Brewery and managed to leave there in time to catch the boat returning at 4:30. A visit to one of the parks was also contemplated but the attractions at the brewery seemed to take up all the allotted time for the entire visit. Chas. McKellar and Chas. Balluf neat- ly executed the latest cake walk down (Continued page .S12) SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, t?C«i$* Wholesale Florist, LONG DISFANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSES- A. S. MacBEAN, irican Be Kaiserin MARIE I.OUISE VIOI.ETS, LAKEWOOD, N. you write. J. Fresh Crop fil AMJ PAMSY Seed, l.rilliant of Choitest V»l/\l>l I r/\l>l^ I colnring. (rum (Jennanv and Scotland. IVr Trade pkt., -.Tk. (Have supplied the Pacific Coast for years. I CYCUMEN GIANT PERSICUM. Fresli crop Giants. Pure white, rose, red, white with pink eye. rose with red eye. Per IfK) seeds, 7.ic, in separate colors. Mixed, per 100 seeds, H3c. Cyclamen BUI.BS of above sorts, *J to 3 inches diameter, separate, dozen. $1.00. Roman Hvacinths. white, 12-lS. per 100, $1.90; per IWHi. iis.oO. Roman Hvacinths. white, i;!-I."). per IO;l, $J.2S: per 1000, $20.01 Selected liulhs Freesia Refracta. per 1' 00. de- livery included, $3.50; 2n0 bulbs at 1000 rate. 5 per cent, discount for cash. H. H. BERGER & CO. 220 Broadway, NEW YORK. (E^talihshe:.! 1^ Florists- Re PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN, It is First-Class in Every Respect. Finest mixed in great variety oi fancy colors. $1.00 per pkt. of 2if*0 seeds; $5,00 per oz.; 3 ozs., $15. OU. Prepaid by mail. Finest Yellow. White. Blue. Black. Red. Pink and Lavender shades, in separate colors, $1.00 per pkt. All large flowering. Cash With Order. E. B. JENNINGS, i Grower of the Finest Pansies, LockBo«254. SOUTHPORT, CONN. Mention The Review when you write. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE L.ARGBST .^js. SUPPLY MOLSB IN AMERICi^ 50 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists* Review wtien you writt If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. WM. F. KASTING, I'-s^'il^^'^Fiorr.: 495 Washington St., BtrFALO, N. Y. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mpntlon Florists' Review when you write Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Clioice 5tock Solicited. (lur central location enables us t.) till out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Review wtien you wrlte. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WyNCOTE, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA, LATANIA BORBONICA. Mention Florists' Review -wtien you write. Boston Fern. Well Grown, Leafy Plants. s-inch pans. $l.aO eacti. $1?.00 per do7en. ti-incli pots, $i.00 eacli, $1-2.00 per do?en. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown. Pa. Ups.al Station. Penna. R. R. Mention Tire Review when you write. AUGUST IS, 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 311 Wholesale Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., - - - CHICAGO. Roses and Carnations Growing under 600,000 Feet of Glass enable us to sup]ily any quantity. We grow our own stc: yiiu order from us you will get strictly fresh goods. ;k and when WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES ^^^^^Z^^^^U^^ulZIo^^^:''^^^-^:!:^ B pla pace ilevuted to MAIDS, BRIDES and MBTBORS.and are now cutting a fine lot of Kaiserin. 1-; SHALL HA\E AN EXTRA LARt.il-: Sl'PPLV OF HIGH GRADE GARNATIOINS THE COMING SEASON \NU CAN PLEASE YOU IN THIS LINE. Regular Shipping Orders will have special attention. PITTSBURG... CUT FLOWER CO.- No. 705 Penu Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists.. Op.-n for hiisiiifss September 1st, ]V'>, Correspondence Sijlicited. Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. Mai. is, I'.rhirs p..,:, . I, I M, ti ..rs, in 4-in. pots, IS.lili i.rr l"n K.ii . : I: I'. ' Meteors, Maids ami l;n.|. -, 111 :l-ih i. : ■' .' i"T 100. VIOLETS, .M.ui. 1 J'-in. pots,$i.00 perlllll BEGOITIA B,£X. Ill (in, pots. $20.0.iper lUO, .Ml ...( the stock IS in nnu, healthy condition. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washinartou St.. BUFFAIiO, N. T. Mention Florists' Review when ycu %vrite NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL , Hot \V.iter Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers and Kng-ines. Rnpe, Li:,'ht Woui^'lit Iron Pipe, Glass .Sash, and thmi>.iiKK ,,1 ,,tlKr .trtif !cs I.t >.ile by CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand Material in the World. W. 35TH i. IRON STS.. CHICAGO. Write for our free illustrated catalogues. Mention Florists' Review when vnu write Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. f TO B[ 0^ JOP requires Effort. -■'■!> .^ \ ^ Our wo«s LEAD » COMPETITORS It . I l~l O W ? A trial order will tell you VV t1 Y ? I E. C. AMLING, I 51 WABASH AVENUE. WHOLESALE CtT ELOWERS CHICAGO. W, S, HEFFRON, IVIGR. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Ready for Immediate Planting. Fully ecjual to those sent out the last s-x years, lirst-class and perfeetly healthy lu every respei't. Only selected growth from floweriner shoots used In oroi.airatinc LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-Inch pots, SS W) |ier 100; 4-lneh pots, ^V'M per lou. HETEOR, SUNSET, BON SILENE. PERLE. KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-lneh pots, S7 00 per 100; 4 Inch pnc.s. *lo,00 i.er lot. Mention The Review when you m-ite. J. t. DII.I.ON, BI.OOIdSBUBG, PA. Rose Plants. Brides, 3J^-inch $3.50 per 100 Bridesmaids, 3}4-inch 3.50 Meteors, 3J.^-inch 3. .50 Healthy, vigorous plants; grown for our own use. May be returned at our expense if not satisfactory. Bi;ant& Xoe— Gentlemen: Rose Plants arrived m splendid condition. Yours truly, E, H. McClell.wo. I BRANT & NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL. JOHN ■vh.it they call i THE PANSY MAN< J. B- FKESH SEES NOVT BEAST. Challenge is all that the word implies. Iry It, Large trade packet $1.00 cash JOHN BEIMFOBD, 'Wilton Junction, la. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 312 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST 18. 1898. MILWAUKEE, the midway ot tlio brewery. The local florists who took charge of the (Chi- cago party were: Wm. Edlefseii, A. Klokner, Nic. Zweifel, F. Menger. \'\ 1>. Dilger, Wm. Schmidt. C. B. Whit- iiall, Geo. Ringrose, Holton & Hiinkel. ICllis & Pollworth. Among the Chicago party were the Reinberg Bros., G. L. Grant. J. C Vaughan, Billy Lynch, Ed. Winterson, (' W. McKellar. A. McAdams, Edgar- Sanders, E. ('. Amling, A. G. Prince, ■Tohn Zeck. Phil. Hauswirth and wife. Miss Kreitling, John Muno, Adam Zender. Mat. Evert, .Joh-n Becker and many others. Mr. Klehm, of the Klehm Nursery, had a home made prescrip- tion to be u.-5ed in case of sea sickness for the party but as the weather was calm and there being no use for it it was left with the Milwaukee florists. It was not analysed but it appeared to have about the same effect on the flor- ists as that claimed for Jadoo on plants. A very pleasant outing it was for the Chic'agoans and it is hoped that it will be repeated next season, making a little longer stay, Mr. ,J. M. Dunlop took unto himself a wife Aug. 8th. Otto Sylvester is building four new greenhouses each 18x70. GEO. W. CLEVELAND. Good stock is rather scarce, roses selling at from $3 to $G per 100; car- nations, select, .l^l.OO; asters, 50 cents to $1.00; gladiolus, T.l cents to ?1.00; helianthus, 50 cents per dozen: heliop- sis, 15 to 25 cents per dozen, Japan lilies have been selling reranrkably well, there being an unusually heavy demand with a fair crop; .?3 for short stem and $5 to $6 for long stems are the prices obtained. Funeral work was more plentiful this week than last. Visitors. Miss Emma E. Venen, of Conneaut, Ohio, showed her smiling face in Cleveland. Miss Venen is always a welcome visitor. She usually bas a pleasant time and a kind word tor all the boys. Miss Venen takes a special interest in the chrysanthemum. Her first inquiry was. What kind of mums are you growing? She greatly admires Dailledouze and thinks it a fine va- riety. Richard Vincent, of White Marsh, Md., Peter Smith, Esti., of New Phila- delphia, Ohio, and Frank Dreher dropped in on their way to Omaha, 0. A. C. 0. NOTE OUR department devoted to the retail florist. In this department will appear weekly the very latest re- garding the arrangement of Rowers in the leading New York stores, with handsome illustrations of arrange- ments that may prove useful sugges- tions to our readers. Roses and Jadoo ribre. "****! experimented w'ith Jadoo on two sections of a Ro.st' bench, one planted with American Beauties, the other Bridesmaid, and the results simply sur- passed my anticipations, the Jadoo in a few days being full of roots." tiarde Reuben Astley, trr to M..\x Nath.an, Esq., Yonke The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■""" MODEL l::^"."""'''"" Also Wire Rose Stakes. Queens N.Y., Feb. i6. 'g?. Mk.Thekon Parker Brook- lyn, N.V. Dear Sir:-I liavetesieJ your latest Model Camaiion Sup- port, and am tree to say tliat I con- sider it tlie best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and 1 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. V., Feb. i8, 'q7- Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, > Dailledu'.ze Bros. \V. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. i8, V. Mr. Thekon Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sin-It gives me much pleasure to congratplate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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. Wismng you every success in tlie sale of them,* I am, Vours truly, E. AsML'S. 1 * 1 The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKCR. Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BROOKI,Yir, N. T. Now in Course o! Preparation Price, $5.00 Send in Your Order Now.... THE By >y.j|^3L..\ I mported and estabhshed ^^ ^^ stock of Ar quality always on •- -^"^ hand, also a complete line of I -.-I 1. huiv a.H.d li.iskets, FifshMoss and Peat, etc. ARRIVED, IN ri\E CONDITION, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii, *'do"^er Oncidium Kramerii, ii5°M p^erdoze,,. Lager & Hurrell, frpSs."' Summit, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. iHerr's Pansies.! $ Buy the Best. .Seed at Jl.SU per ". oz. ♦ f Plants at 7:)L per IW, $t.UO per l.UuO. ^ I SMI LAX. I I ALBERT M. HERR I I LANCASTER, PA. | Mention The Review when you write. Fine Plants from pots at 75c per 10(1; $.i, per l.dWI, Sample plants lor Ulr FLORISTS' Willian, MANIAL '"" It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way vou want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabeticallv. so tliat reference may be quick and eas\. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Florists' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. rCRNS Pteris Tremula, r, .idv to shilt into i-inch. P. Cretica aibo-lineata, ;:S..iO per 100. N. Davalloides furcans, $10.00 per 100. R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, 0. Mention The Review when you write. AUGUST 18, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 313 «i5 V V** W yit *i5 *** *** *** >i5 *i5 *V* *** *V* •*' *V »V vV W W vV «i>* *V >»* *V >«•* W W *V vV vV vV W W W W W W *i5 W W *V W W W W >«•* W *«? store Open till 7 P. M. SundaNS till 12 noon '}& it* »5 FLORISTS ^J, SUPPLIES 4 Washington St. Chicago. Wholesale furnished at lowest prices. Cut Flowers In our new and enlarged quarters we are better tixed than ever to till nrders lironi].tlv and satisfacturily with the best stuck at lowest market rates. Vm American Beauties and Meteors we shaii be Headquarters the coming season, some of our growers having added a large amount of glass devoted to these two roses. REMEMBER OUR tt VALLEY.^ 3* none better-.s'home grown. »J? ■'ti ■'ti 'A W »*< OUR SPECKLTY. .. 3C s\ WRITE FOR SPFXIAL QUOTATIONS ON LARGE ORDERS. KOSeS aflQ CamatlOflS *}i »»' »JJ w »Jf w w »v »V' »j? »»* »v* »j? »v* »V* »lf »V' »tf »»' »JJ »»' w » NEW YORK. GLASS 3U The Weekly Florists^ Review* AUGUST 18, 1898. TOMATOES AS A PROFITABLE CROP. Tomatoes can be made a very pro- fitable crop by early planting, liberal use of the knife, and a little training, and at the same time make a very or- namental plant for the vegetable gar- den. I sow seed early in March, keep close to the glass and never allow the plants to get stunted. Plant out as soon as all danger from frost is past- from 4-inch pots, placing tliree feet apart each way. Secure to stakes at once. I use torch poles, which are about five feet high and can be bought for about one cent each. About three weeks after planting I place other poles, one on each side of the plants, making them one foot apart, then I take two shoots as low down as I can get them, one on each side of the main shoot, and tie to the poles, then I cut out all side shoots, keeping them to three upright stems. In cases where the leaves become crowded I cut away part of the leaves to let in light and sun. The result is I get large clusters of fruit every ten inches. T began to cut from my plants the 7th of July, cutting ivi lbs. Aug. 1 I cut 150 lbs., and I calculate to cut from my 216 plants not less than one and a half tons of tomatoes this sea- son. The greater part will be cut rinr- ing this month or before the field crop comes in. I have today sent you samples of fruit. I have cut several weighing over one pound each, but the general run is from 8 ounces up to 20. W. RAYNER. Elmhurst, 111. (.Accompanying the above communi- cation was a basket of remarkab'y laige and handsome tomatoes. One of the largest weighed a pound and three ounces, and the average was about one pound. The fruit was smooth and round, and the flavor er|ual to any. The editor's -wife says Mr. Rayner can submit such evidence "f his skill as often as he desires. — 7':d.l YPSILANTI, MICH.— On the station siouuds of the Michigan Central K. R. here is a representation in plants of I lie battleship "Maine." It is one-sixtli I bo size of the original, being 'M itiiniiiii]iiiiiiiMiiiii:iiiiii: mil iiiii iiiiiii::iiiii[iiiiii!i'iiiiiiiMiiiiiii;iiiiiuiiiiiiJ Address H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL. | iiiiiiiiuiiiii :iiii Jim mill! .mil: :iiiii iiiiniiii iiiii: iiiiliiiimiiiiii miii: iiiii: mii iiiii mii mii miiJiinriiiP CINCINNATI. The Market. Ti-ade remains very quiet, but no worse than usual for the month of Au- gust. Shipping trade is at a standstill and even the fakirs have quit the bus- iness. As usual it is the funeral work that produces what little demand there is, consequently business re- mains in the same rut as for the last few weeks. Roses are becoming more plentiful with a slight improvement in quality, two cents is the ruling price although good Kaiserin and Meteor bring a better figure. Carnations are quite scarce, but just now we can do without them very well. Asters sell fairly well at $1 per 100, but very few good ones are to be had. The best ones be- ing sent to this market are from a Michigan grower. Notes. As was announced previous to our annual outing this year the committee in charge proposed to make a present to the one selling the largest number of tickets. Benj. George proved to be the fortunate man and on last Satur- day morning chairman Jones present- ed him with a handsome gold ticker. Ben is proud of the watch and said he would now be able to get to town on time. A movement is on foot to get up a float representing the florist business tor the G. A. R. street pa'-ade. The boys all think favorably of the idea and it is sure to be a go. Rumor has it that a new wholesale house will open here this fall. It would be conducted by one of our lar- gest rose growers. Mrs. Conway has opened a new re- tail store on Central avenue near Eve- rett street. ■J. A. Peterson and wife are spend- ing a few weeks at Put-in-Bay. Recent callers: John Lodder, Hamil- ton. O.. and M. Rice, Philadelphia. B. ISHPEMING, MICH.— The Ishpem- ing Floral Co. are adding a new rose house to their plant. Carnations ! Carnations ! ! OUR STOCK SURPASSES THAT OF ALL PREVIOUS YEARS. (~*(^(^J (~^'\ Tl\7r A T'P ^^^ made our plants vigorous and a light soil that ^^Vrf'vyi— ' v^J— 'llVi..Z\. J. J_< produces many fibrous roots gives us IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS. REMEMBER Plants with many roots stand shipment well, and send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, '^"I.Th "r"^^' Mention The Review when you write. Kentucky Stock I FREE to AUL. Our niustratod Caalntiiie of Roses. Plants, seeds Bl'LBS flnd ROOTS. GRAPe- ^iNEs. Shrubs. Etc., will be mailed FREE to all apt.li 11 pay to h^tabli„h^d 1850. NANZ&NEUNER.Forists Louisville, Ky. Fuchsias, ngl< 1 assortment, 2-1 Hibiscus, single and double, " in assortment, 3-in. Jessamine Grandiflora, zX-if Grand Duke, 4-in. xMaid of Orleans, Rhynchosperfnum Jasminoides, 2-i Bouvardias Ilouble Fla\escens. 2. in. - The Bride, 2. in. Vreelandii, 2-in. Pres. Cleveland, 2-in. Rosea Multiflora. 2.in, Per 100 $3.00 3. SO 3.00 S.OO 3.00 8.00 S.OO 8.00 3.00 8.00 '- 3.00 Also a fine stock of Tield Grown Roses and Carnations. PRICE5 ON APPLICATION. ADDRESS NaNZ&NeUNER, - Louisville, Ky. CARNATIONS ROSES" SM11.AZ, Send riOc or JI.IKI GEO Triiunph, field grown. Ready now, write for prices. liihlfs, Belle Siebrecht and Meteors in S-inch pots. Maids, Brides and Beauties in 2J4-inch pots. n 3-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. GHINESEPRIMROSE l.i.OOII -iiij;lr. nHM>Iicit*-'i. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 31, Painesville, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write.. SURPLUS STOCK. 100 Chinese Prii.iroscs. .iss,.rt,-.i :l-in. Ii .;, II J 50 1 III 100 Dracaena Indivisa. -i-UK li .11 100 ■■ • ;i ■■ in SOGrevillea Robusta. 2 100 ■ •• 3 III 300 Ferns. Pteris Serrulata Crist it^i. ■J-iiK Ii :), III All the above are fine, thrifty st eady for ^ shift. Cash with order. Danville, Ky. S. M. HARD SON. ....CO-OPERATION.... D you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now^ and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Floriits' Publishing Company .t,** 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 everythii^ 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 ijertificate. This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy advertising patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will earngood divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. ILL. Always Mention the Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | jt Jt jt jt Always mention the Flofists' RcVieW when writing advertisers.^ Jt Jt 318 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST 18, 1S9S. Are You Goin^ to Florists' Supplies, Wire Work, Bulbs, Palms and Ferns. EiiIi^io£iroimS,L>uiia or hsepair .^ >OLJ WiUL. NEED SOME OF THIS MATERIAL MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse" work, 251b. can, $1.50. VAN RYPER OLAZING POINTS, best glazing point on the market, per 1000, 60c.; by mail, 75c. SCOLUYS PUTTY BULB, to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c, each. MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1.00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, 15c. each. SMII,AX FIiAirTS. :l inch. $2.00 ]KT Mill ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 oneida ST., MILWAUKEE, WIS. A FINE NEW PETUNIA. For the past two years I have had on trial a petunia originating with Mr. A. B. Howard. Belchertown, Mass., evi- dently of the Inimitable strain, and I consider it one of the best of recent introduction for bedding or basket work. The flower is large, single, with a body color of a rich deep velvety ma- roon. From the center start the rays of a iive-pointed star, widening half way up the petal, where it tapers off to a point at the margin. This star is a pinkish white in the center, shading into a deep pink at the side margins, where it blends into the maroon. Not only is it a most profuse bloom- er, but it invariably produces the star. I understand that Mr. Hov/ard will place it upon the market next spring. Any florist desiring stock for basket work or bedding will not miss it by giving this petunia a trial. W. C. EGAN. KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC. Tlie manufacturers of this new in- secticide report very large and contin- ually increasing sales. The discovery that it would kill the mite chat causes the Harrisii disease gave sales a great impetus, and a host of growers are using it on their bulbs as a preventive. Some of the Bermuda growers of the Harrisii are trying it and hope to erad- icate the disease in their fields. That it is proving useful to the nurserymen is shown by the fact that a trial of a gallon by one large nursery firm was soon followed by an order for a full barrel. MONTGOMERY, ALA. W. B. Paterson, of Rost^mont Gar- dens, has bought the Highland Park greenhouses, with stock, store fixtures, good will, etc. This gives him 25,000 feet of glass and a fine trade in a pro- gressive town of 40,000 people. G. E. Suffnian, lately manager of Highland Park greenhouses, is not now connected with either of the above places, COMPTON, R. I.— W. H. Tarbox is making a specialty of dahlias and as- ters, and his dahlias are a splendid Eight. ^iiLiiiiiLiiiiii iiiiii' mill iiiiii mil iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii mill' niin miiii miii' iiiiiiijiiiiiL:iiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiihiiiiii! iiiiiii:,iiiiiii ,1111111111^ jMICHELL'S •»«?£« I 1 PRIZE STRAINS OF g I Cineraria, Primula, Giant Pansy, Calceolaria, | j Stocks and Mignonette Seed are now ready, j for $3.00. I 1 1018 Market Street, = = Philadelphia, Pa. | Hiiiiiiiuiii Jim :iiiii: mil: mil' iiiii iiiin miin mm: miin iiiiinjiiiii iiiiiii miiii miiii jim :iiiiii .11111 mn iim min mn: mn iim 'iiiii' iif^ Mention The Review when you write. VjLAAJ.J.4.JI.JI.X*AX4.*J!.J|.AXj.J.J.AJ.J.XAAJ.XJ.4.4.j|.J.JkJlLj.J.J.J.J>.JI.J.*4.JU(.XJ.X4.4. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Always mention the rlOPlsts' 126 ViOW when writing advertisers. AUGUST 18, ; The Weekly Florists' Review. 319 H^ Bayersdorfer & Co. PHILADELPHIA. Largest Distributors of.... m Our Basket Line.... SURPASSES ALL OUR PREVIOUS SELECTIONS. TO BE UP WITH THE LEADERS YOU SHOULD-^ SEND FOR SAMPLE LINE. M Wheat Sheaves.... CONTINUE TO BE OUR SPECIAL FEATURE WHICH NONE CAN -M DISPUTE. Metallic Designs.... IN MANY STYLES AND PRICES. Florists' Supplies IN THE INITED STATES. '♦^.'•^.'♦-'?j.^^.<*-^.<*^.^ m m Cape Flowers.... ONLY IMPORTER HAVING NEW CROP. -J* LARGE AND WHITE. m m m, Everything.... 1 tW AND ....SPICY China Ferneries and Jardinieres ^ EXCELL ANYTHING EVER PRO- ^ DUCED IN THE WAY OF ORNA- ^^ MENTATION AND DESIGN. I ....For Fall Trade.... lie §». ^ ,©jf»;'.©,'§». 0 00. 0 §> .© 0. 0 0^:0 00 00 0 0 Everything we have ii> are specialties. ^l *^y;^''yr^*^r^*'yr^* V.-^'-^r^' sV^''yr^*^r^*'^r^ H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 50 to 56 North 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 320 The Weekly Florists' Review^ AUGUST 18, 1898. M^^MWMM^MW^ fS»'6»'€!>'e>' '^-^ €»■ €»'€» 6»' & & €»■ €»' 6> & ©■ S>' © © ©■ ©■ €>' © © €>' €»'€»' O' ?>'•€)' S)' e^|!>' m IF YOU W/VrNT /V STOCK Or TMB j Genuine BOSTON FERN P rSephrolepis l&xaltata Bostonlensis X M SEND IN YOUR ORDERS. i ONLY 4 cents each by the 1,000, 5 cents each by the 100. I n EXTRA FINE PLANTS, 10 cents and 15 cents. | M m m. i W. H. ELLIOTT, - Brighton, Mass. I ^ )@ iiS' 0 0 1^: ~i!2» )i^"<^' «^~ 0 'C GOOD SMILAX, ''^^U^'^^l^^^'S!^; with order, please. Orders promptly filled. HENBT C. SCHWIEMANir, Wholesale Grower. Bos 26, Danvers, 111. Always Mention the,... Florists* Review When Writing Advertisers. AUGUST 18, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 321 >4AAi4>.4.AA4ty.L>kiAiiA.li.L.iAttA.L.ii.iiitAAkiLiAty.Lii>.iAiy.Aiiii.iity.Likiity.k«iLiAiy.Li PEACE and QUIET reign supreme when you place your orders with us. OUR STOCK OF Florists' Supplies IS SECOND TO NONE. (Famous and Unparalleled.) Prepared IMMORTELLES. Wheat Sheavs, Sago or Cycas Leaves, Artificial and Wax Flowers and Leaves, Doves, Baskets, Pot Covers, Pedestals, Etc. OUR NEW FALL CATALOGUE ready about September 1 5th, 1898. Write for quotations. Orders executed promptly by telegraph, telephone or mail, with as much care as if you selected the goods personally. Importers and ^J |%ll i cL I If ^^fiuf^^^turers 3 25 N. 4th St.... Philadelphia, Pa. ^finTi'i^^i'i^^fTi'i^^fTi'i^^fn'iffifTi'i^^fri'iwf^fn'iff^i'i^^fT K 322 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST IS. 189S. FLOWER BOXES. --TO THE TRADE— We wish to call especial attention to Consumers of this class of Boxes, as they have given universal satisfaction and admit- ted by our customers stock used in these boxes superior to other manufacturers. If you use them once you will have no other, . . We are now hooking orders for Fall delivery, which will be shipped promptly as specified. We now carry in stock thirty-three sizes of Flower Boxes. These boxes are put up in packages of ICO each size, with the ex'ception of numbers 1 to ti, inclu- sive. These are put up in packages of 50 each. Prices named in this list are net. delivered, and include printing of your card in one color of ink. When ordering 1.000 or more of the different sizes to be shipped at once we will allow a discount from list price. In ordering by wire designate sizes by letters and numbers. Awaiting your order, we Respectfully yours. THE DAYTON PAPER NOVELTY CO., DAYTON, OHIO. EXTBA HEAV7 BOXES FOB SHIPPING. Size. Price per 100 Size. Price pert 00 ;18x5 2.10 ; 12x6 ;... 2.00 c24x 8 3.90 c2Sx 8 5.00 c36x B 5.70 FI.OBAI. DESIGN BOXES. Price per 100 Size. .$S.25 . 8.SJ .10.00 Price TierHOO ex21x 20 Il.CO 7 x2li.\ 17 12.00 ■jn s 20 10.00 6 6x20x18 9.25 The last five sizes are Fall Telescope. VIOI.ET BOXES. Price per 100 $1.35 1.50 2,00 In either White or Violet Colored Board. Mention Florists* Review when you ^ll^m^l§S1^5 Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. m AUGUST 18, The Weekly Florists^ Review* 323 324 The Weekly Florists' Review^ AUGUST 18, 1898. ROSE HILL NURSERIES t55SE3C3V.r KKI. Rex, 3 to 4-inch pots. 10 varietur, f I im t.. $7.00 per 100. 150 Primula Obconica, 4-inch pots, $6 00 per 100. Cash with nrder. please. GBO. J. MUOMBS, BBRL.IIN. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. AUGUST IS, The Weekly Florists' Review. W^i 325 [?g^;^? ALL FLORISTS' SIPPLIES E H ALL FLORISTS' SEEDS E.H.HUNT U ALL CIT FLOWERS IN SEASON N T SOUTH. ALL THE TRADE KNOW IS Hunt's Flowers go EVERYWHERE from 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. 326 TheWeekly Florists^ Review* august i8, pii :illir iillii' iillii! iilBii iilliE iilIlP Jilllii iilllli mill' iillli' nine iilllii iillli! 'iniii;:iillll!::iilllii:iiilliii: iiiiiii iiiiii:. iiiiii: iiiiit Jini: iiiiii: iiiiiii iiiii! mill' iillli! ;iiilliniilllii;iiiliii' iilliii'iliiiiilliii iiiiii '{|lli' iilli' ''illir 'illli! iiiiniii'iii^ IThe MORRIS FLORAL C0.| I MORRIS, ll>l>. I I Field Grown Carnation Plants. ^;|^:f>-^;f^l'andPa'?SL'adl' g first size. $[.50perdoz.. $12.00 per 100. Flora Hill, Ma.vor Pingree, = TriiHiipli. C. .\ nana. l\or\ and .Armazindv, first size. $i. 00 per doz., B JB.OO per KKJ. I 30,000 Pansy Plants in Bud. T&m?%"rFm:W''tl.''rtm ''''''' H D«QpQ Cine year old. Outside of Brides. Bridesmaids and Meteors, = nuoca. onlv f.i.OO per 100. Gvnura .\urantiaca, velvet plant, a big seller, M -J'-inch. mic per doz.. $"i.0O per 100. Pnloiio Coleus stock plants, 10 good varieties, at rate of $5.00 per 100. bUieUi. GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER from above and we will treat you white as snow. Parnalinn Rnlrl Porlo Seedling 1896. Gold Perle is a seedling be- UdlfldllOn -- UDin reiie. t^^een a cream seedling from E. G. Hill and Buttercup. We have given it two years' trial and find it improves right along ; color, a pure yellow with not a streak of any other color; foliage stiff and yellow, of a heavy bluish cast : stem stiff, about 18 inches long, bloom about 214 to 3 inches. There is nothing of its color on the market or has ever been introduced. We are now book- ing orders to be filled in rotation. Stock limited and not more than 100 plants will be sold to one man or firm. Xo discount on prices named. $1.-50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 1 Flowering Begonias. Ten finest vanetie? named. 2'4-inch. $3.00 per lOO. rjj .A. Plumosus. -l-inch. never '"• been cut. $1.50 per dozen. . $1.50 per doz. TEBUS CASH, Roranilimc ^^'i? shall have about 50,000 rooted cuttings of Geraniums, , . „ .. , ,„ , ■ .. OBiaillUIIIJ. all up-to-date kinds. Or we will book vour ordernow for Asparagus PlUmOSUS and A. Sprengern. teen cT$T'50"per dozen' ; "ctol.er delivery at $15.00 per MW I THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. j ^iiniiii jiiii' 'iiiii mil iinriiii' ;iinr iinriini' Jiiii ;iiii' iiiii: 11111: iiiii: iiiiii iiiii: iiiii, :iiiiii .imii iiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii iiiiiii :iiiiii iiiiin iiiii 'iiii iiiii' 'iiii' m m: w iiiii' iiiiiii iiiiii :IIIIii miii iiiii 'iiir 111^ M.-ntinn Tho Review when you write. D I ---OO-OPERATION— | F you arc in the trade and arc not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' RE- X VIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not ^if only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling ^ 2^ you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. ^ ♦!.ALXiAALt>.A..LiAAit*.AL.CiAALt4.A..LiAAiUA..Li.AA^tA.AL.LiiiitA.L.i..iAAitAL.L.liAitA.W ESTABLISHED 1857. Geo. Wittbold, GROWER AND IMPORTER OF Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want your future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Satisfactory references or cash must accom- pany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS. Measurements— top of pot to top VARIETIES, f^l Se" Areca Lutescens 5-in. 18-20 6-in. 25-30 Cocos Weddeliana 3-in. 5- 6 strong. 3-in. 8-12 Kentia Belmoreana 5-in. 16-18 " 6-in. 21-24 Kentia Forsteriana 5.in. r6-i8 8-in. 40-45 8-10 12-15 12-15 15-18 18-20 30-35 12-15 iviS lS-;o of tallest leaf. Char'tr Leaves ia-15 15-20 4- 5 5-6 4- 5 5-6 3- 4 6 Latania Borbonica 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. " 6-in. 7-in. 8-in. Phoenix Reclinata 4-in. 5- 1- o 2- 3 3- 4 4- 6 6- 8 6-10 Phoenix Canarii SO. 50 .75 .20 .25 .75 J. 25 .75 3.00 .15 .25 .50 .75 J. 00 2 50 .25 50 .75 $ 9.00 2 00 3.00 7.20 J5.00 7.20 36 00 J. 50 3. 00 5 00 9 00 12 00 30 00 3 00 5 00 9 00 MISCELLANEOUS. lucli. PRICE. Each. Dn; Araucaria E.xcelsa, 6-in. pots, 18-22 4-5 tiers, $2.00 $24 7-in. " 30-36 5-6 " 3.00 36 Cyperus Alternifolius, 4-in. pots, nice plants 1 Pandanus Utilus, Ficus Elastica, .Anthericum \'ariegatum, Selaginella Emeleana, .Selaginella Martensii, 3-m 4-m. 5-m. 6-in. 4-in. 5-in. " 6-in. Q-in. .Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in. pots, nice plants J 4-in. " •' I Dracaena Fragrans, 4-in. pots, nice plants 3 5 3-in. pots, nice plants 1 3-in. " " 4-in. " " J 3-in- " " 4-in. " " 1 SpeciaL.. We offer this season a large and fine lot of , . . Cycas Rcvoluta.... We offer plants from 50 cents to $15.00 each, and can recommend them as good values. FERNS. N-.ARIETIE,?. .Adiantum Cuneatum. Do/ ■100 .50 $4 00 4-in. Adiantum Pubescens 2-in. 3-in. Kephrolepis Exaltata 4-in. 6-in. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. . 5-in. . . 6-in. " . . lo-in. Xephrolepis Davallioides Furcans ■. . Lomaria Gibba Pteris Adiantifolia Pteris Cretica albo-lineata. Cyrtomium Falcatum 3-in The ; 8-in. 3-in. 2-in. in. J 00 J. 50 50 1 00 1 50 2 00 4 00 3 00 5 00 30 00 12. 00 1.00 .50 .50 J. 00 00 12.00 4 00 8 00 12 00 16.00 30 00 25 00 40 00 8.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 1 IR SHIPPING FACILITIES are unsurpa.'jscd, as all the large Express Companies make two calls at our place each day, and we also have easy access to all railroad lines running into Chicago. Largest Stock of Tropical Plants in the West. 328 The Weekly Florists' Review, AUGUST IS, 18 ^(*^^.*-;^.*1^.'*^•.(•^;<«^.|♦^.<*^^.*^.^•^.|*^.^«^.*^.<*^■.'♦^.|*^.^•^.'♦^.'*^.'*^.<•^.^•^•. Hardy. Stocky and Perfect in every respect. PAl>MS, etc. The Best ..•*..•* at Fair Prices ..st^st Areca IjUteSCenS. Many sizes, from strong, young plants, at $6.00 per 100, to elegant specimens. .An especially fine stock of strong, bushy plants, from S-in. pots, at $1,25, $1.50, $2.00 and $2,50; 9-in. at $3.00; 10-in. at $5.00, $6,00 and $7,50; 12-in. at $10,00, $12,00 and $15.00 eacli. L>atania BorbOnica. 2 and ,orne enormous clusters of lloiil.le Wliite Koses, slighth p ^ tinted with rose when breaking, .\ltogether a distinct and remarkably fine Rose, '^ Strong Plants, from 2>..-inch pots, $6.00 per hundred. Strong Plants, " 3-inch " 10.00 Ready for delivery after January 1, 1899. ORDER NOW. THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Mention The Review when you write, ^^ ^-^ '♦^ ^♦^ '^^^' '^-^' -^'r ''^'r- ^^-'P '♦^ ^^' ^'^ ^^ ^^' ^'^ t^'"^. i^".^. ^^ '^^ ^^ ( F. R. PIERSON CO. I I TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. | I IMPORTERS. f GROWERS AND Choice Seeds, i ^^J^^^ll Bulbs and Plants | l>ilium Marrisii.-*^ 5x7, $37.50 per 1,000, $4.00 per 100. 7x9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per JOO. Terms go days to customers of a]iproved credit; (itherwise, cash with order. Prices on all other Bulbs and Roots cheerfully iciven. P. W. O. SGMMIT2, JERSEY CITY. IN. J. ^ ^ jt .^Always mention the Florists' RcviCW when writing advertisers.,^ jt jt jt AUGUST 18, The Weekly Florists^ Review. 329 Harrisii Di •• ^ ^ D T IS QUICK DEATH.*.* to the little mite that causes the disease and does absolutely no injury to the tissues of the bulb. This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. .* ^ ^* ^ .J* .* J- .* Can be Prevented by Immersing the Bulbs for 2 hours in a half Solution of Send for Circular Non= Poisonous and J* -jt .jt Safe llHE TONIC also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other insect pests without in- jury to the plant, A trial of a 25-cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecti- cide has been discovered. ^ .^ J- i^ Kraft Plant Tonic Company, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 330 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST IS, 1898. HAMMOND'S SLIG SHOT KILLS Sow Bugs, Etc. THE STAMP TAX. l.roperty, and not for profit, are exempted from Assessment beneficiary life insurance associ- ations insuring their own members, and not for profit, come within the exempting provision. The exemption given to fraternal beneficiary life insurance associations applies also to fraternal beneficiar>- accident insurance asso- ciations. In cases of loans on real estate, where prom- issory notes are given, which are not paid at maturity, but on which an extension of time of payment is granted, without the taking of a new note, it is held that every such extension is a renewal of the note within the meaning of the statute, and that the requisite stamp must be aflixed for every such renewal or extension. This also applies to notes discounted before July 1. falling due on or after that date. The person who signs and issues a bank check, without affixing the proper stamp, be- comes involved in liability to penalties under section 10 of the act, unless it is shown that he had no design to evade the payment of the stamp tax. and that the requisite stamp was affixed and canceled by the bank or person upon whom it was drawn, before payment. Where a check is presented at a bank, with- out having the requisite stamp affixed, the bank, if it pays such unstamped check, be- comes liable to the penalty provided by sec- tion 10 of the act. Bank may cure defect by affixing proper stamp. "Where a tax of 10 cents is paid on the bill of lading for goods exported, it is held that no stamp tax is required to be paid on copies of such bills of lading. On inland bills of lading, "each duplicate" requires "a stamp of the value of one cent." Bills of lading for exportations by railroad to British North America require a 10-cent stamp. A wharf receipt given to a shipper, in ex- change for which a bill of lading is issued, does not require a stamp. Baggage forwarded by railroad company or express, subject to extra charges, comes with- in the law requiring stamp on bill of lading, or other evidence of receipt and forwarding. It is the duty of carriers to issue a bill of lading or receipt for goods accepted by them for shipment, and to affix the stamp, and a penalty is prescribed for failure to do so. Stamp duties imposed on manifests, bills of lading, and passage tickets do not apply to steamboats or other vessels plying between the ports of the United States and ports in British North America. A telegraphic dispatch or message is re- quired to be stamped by the person who makes, signs, or issues it. Dray receipt given at export steamer's wharf does not require a stamp in addition to bills of lading which are stamped. Shipping re- ceipts given by common carriers of freight for goods to be transported to port of export re- quire stamp. Bonds "required in legal proceedings" are exempt from stamp tax. They are such as are required in litigation in either civil or crimi- nal cases, such as prosecution bonds, injunc- tion bonds, bonds to stay proceedings, bonds upon appeal, writs of error, bonds for costs and the like; and in criminal cases, recog- nizances, bonds for appearance, bail bonds, and also bonds in criminal cases upon appeal and writs of error, supersedeas bonds, etc. Bonds given by persons appointed by the court, conditioned for the faithful perform- ance of the duties of their office or position, such as receivers, assignees, executors, ad- ministrators, and guardians are not exempt, and the stamp tax must be paid thereon. Tickets, which are on the face merely mem- oranda of money due (e. g., John Doe. June 25. 1S98, ?15). and do not contain any language making them checks or orders for the payment of money or promissory notes, are not subject to tax, unless received and paid at bank the same as checks. (Continued page 332) 4» ^ i^ ^?? *;?* *?'* *!|t ^J* *"?" ^\^ *?■* •'?'• *;?'* *!(* '^'* *?^ '^?'' ^\^ ^jh ^t* ^i* '*?" '"t'^ ''?* *"?* ^^^ ^\^ *?■* $50.00 I in Prizes! | The Florists' Review offers the above amount for a ^ description of some really valuable and practical labor or ^ money-saving unpatented device or method of culture of ^ benefit to florists, that has not yet been published. If a 'j^ drawing is needed to make the matter plain, it may be of ¥ the roughest character. ju The awards will be made entirely on the practical ^ value of the device or method, though a well worded de- ^ scription and intelligible drawing will be desirable. ^ rir 4* First Prize, $25.00 Second Prize, $(5.00 Third Prize, $10.00 If you know of some useful labor or money-saving device or method of culture of which a description has not yet been published, you can easily win one of these prizes, and if you know several such you may be able to win them all. Make your descriptions as brief as is consistent with clearness. Remember that simple devices are more gen- erally useful than elaborate ones. What are wanted are those that will prove most valuable to the great mass of the readers of the Florists' Review. Competition open to all. The prize-winning descriptions (and drawings, if any), will be published in the Florists' Review. And should others seem worthy of publication they will also be given space as opportunity offers. Address Editor Florists' Review, ^r 4r ir rib 4» rlr ir 4* 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. ""I" ^!It ^ •^?f tff ^t'^ ^t'* ^f "* *'f^ ^ ^f ^ ^i^ ^It ^f '^ — "^ ^T** ^^'^ ^?* ^ H^ ^^ AUGUST IS, 1S98. The Weekly Florists* Review, 331 ^^mm&mmm^mm^mmmmmmm^Mm Telephone ^ _ ...Harrison o5'^^ Estimates Furnished on Application. Work Delivered when Ordered. Forms Called for and Delivered. The Regan Printing House Day and Ni^ht Pressrooms 87-91 Plymouth Place CHICAGO. ^$»: e»; §»,€>;©;©; 0; 0; €>; 0; €>y€»; §»' 0 €>' 0^ 332 The Weekly Florists^ Review* AUGUST 18, 1898. THE STAMP TAX. The exemption granted to co-operative build- ing- and loan associations, etc., is confined to the stock and bonds issued by the associations therein mentioned, and, therefore, does not relieve them from other stamp taxes. "Certificates of any description required by law not otherwise specified in this act, ten cents." The first requirement necessary to subject any given certificate thus generally described to tax is that it shall be one which is required to be given by law. national, State, or municipal. All such are taxable, except those coming within the exemption of section 17, that is to say, those which are given strict- ly in the exercise of the functions— govern- mental, taxing, or municipal— of the State or corporation. Certificates given by an officer, not for a public or governmental purpose, but for pri- vate interests and use. are liable to the tax if they are given in obedience to any law which requires them to be given when called for. Certificates of acknowledgment of deeds and mortgages are not required to be stamp- ed. The memorandum on the back of a deed or mortgage, made by the register or recorder, that the instrument has been placed upon rec- ord, is not a subject of taxation. It is not a certificate such as is contemplated by the law. It is a brief note on the back of the deed or mortgage citing date of filing and date and place of record. Certificates of birth, marriage, and death, given in pursuance of the laws of the State requiring the collection and registration of vital statistics as a basis for the administra- tion of public health laws, come within the ex- emption of section 17. Such certificates, how- ever, when Issued to private persons for private use, are subject to the 10-cent stamp tax. The ordinary notary's jurat is not required to be stamped. A policy does not require a stamp until it is issued, or is offered as an insurance policy, and an insurance company can stamp a policy through its local agents as well as through its general agent. Any agent of the company who is charged with the duty of delivering the policy to the policy holder and receiving the premium, would be authorized to affix and cancel the stamp in behalf of the company. A stamp must be attached to premium notes as well as to policies. Deeds signed, acknowledged, and fully ex- ecuted in June do not require stamps, though delivered in July, unless, by State law, regis- tration is necessary to pass title. As to mortgages, it is the general principle that a mortgage is not valid as such until it is admitted to registration. A mortgage, no matter what the date, should not be admitted to registration when presented on or after July t 1898, unless there is attached and canceled the proper revenue stamp, es where th ideration in a deed lue of the property the amount of the is nominal, the conveyed should govt stamp required. Original lease requires a stamp. No stamp is required on copy executed by the parties at the time of the original lease. Contracts and agreements between subscrib- ers and telephone companies for the placing of a telephone, and payment therefor, are not subject to stamp tax. (Continued paRe 334) OUR BLACK LIST PROTECTS THE TRADE Collections Successfully Made Everywhere. Reports Furnished. Reasonable Rates. Write for Information. National Florists^ Board of Trade^ Incorporated. President ALVAN THOMAS. Vice-Presicknt CHAS. D. McDOUGALL. Secretary and Treasurer CORNELIUS S. LODER. 271 Broadway. - - - NEW YORK CITY. Mention Florists' Review when you write. "fo'SflBulbs > Plants. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 193 Greenwich Street, - - - New YoRK. Represented at Omaha S. A. F. Convention by |V1r. J. E. KIL«L>EIN. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Special Inducements to Florists ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines "^ Roses IN THE UNITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W, & T. SMITH CO,, - - Geneva, n. y. Mention The Review when yc Ornamental Shrubs, VIOLETS. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. »./■ . ■ • Aspecaltvo.Ins.Phlox. Pa-onies. Pvrethrun^S. -■.*Marie LOUISG. Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, I A tew thousand clean, healthy plants from flats_ . i $3.t0perl00. $25.00 per 1,000. JACOB W. MANNING, ' TheLeading csTAnLiSHEO iss*. WILLIAM SCOTT, Corfu, N.Y. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. i Mention The Review when you write. AUGUST IS, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 333 334 The Weekly Florists' Review* AUGUST 18, 1S9S. PRESS WRITE FOR. CVkr/\L^Cae J7I0N/NGE/^(q. nmmmikiiplCAOO. or Every Description THE STAMP TAX. Powers of attorney executed on the back of stock certificates used in connection with transfer of shares require to be stamped in ad- dition to the tax on transfer of stock. Powers of attorney to sell or transfer Gov- ernment bonds are taxable. A 10-cerit stamp is sufficient upon a proxy for use in voting at an election of ofi^cers of an incorporated company, without regard to the number of signatures. Revenue stamps are not required on the re- ports of earnings and dividends, and reports of condition made to the Comptroller of the Currency by national banks. The list of shareholders required by section 5210, Revised Statutes, to be forwarded to the Comptroller of the Currency requires no stamp ■tax. The paper is not a certificate, but a list. A stamp is not required on returns of na- tional banks of notes in circulation made semi- annually to the United States Treasurer. In regard to the cancellation of internal rev- enue adhesive stamps, which the law requires to be by writing or stamping the initials of the persons using the same, and the date upon which the stamp shall be attached or used, it is held that the initials and the year alone will T)e sufficient. This cancellation may be by writing or imprinting with a hand stamp. Old stamps issued under repealed acts can not be used in lieu of stamps required by the liresent law. CHRYSANTHEMUM LEAF RUST. The Gardeners' Magazine gives the following reply to an inquiry: "Your young plants are suffering from an at- tack of the chrysanthemum leaf rust (Trichobasis (I'redo) Chrysanthemi). a fungus not unlike the carnation rust in many respects, and one that has •done a large amount of damage in re- cent years. Your best plan will be to cut away and burn all affected foliage. and dip the plants in a solution of sulphide of potassium, using half an ounce of this to one gallon of water. "Where the attack is very light it may not be necessary to remove the foli- age, but only to gently rub the fungus spots while dipping the plants. Where the stock is known to be affected it is a good plan to dip the plants at fre- quent intervals in the sulphide of po- tassium mixture until all signs of the lungus have disappeared. Over propa- gation and a close and moist atmos- •phere have probably placed the young plants in a position to court attack." Standard Ventilating IVIacliine. HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL i^oR Strength, Durability and PSeatness. Guaranteed for ten years. Has a Solid Wheel and .Shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with all others. No Chains or other unsightly fixtures to complicate and increase danger of accidents. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Mention Florists' Revle YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. vhen you write. Subscribers ARK They will materially advance RE]\^r^X)ED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT 'I's advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review*^** MITCmiNQS & GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREENt10U6E BLIIL.DirSO, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT- WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. AUGUST 18, : The Weekly Florists^ Review. 335 WHY DO FLORISTS not use the same common sense in buying their heating apparatus as in developing their plants? On cer- tain plants, money and time are thrown away, and no matter how much money and time are spent on them they never amount to anything. It is so with boilers; unless they have excellence in their construc- tion, they are a constant source of WASTE Such boilers are usually cheap when first bought, but because of repairs, waste of fuel, labor required in managing, they are a continual source of expense, and every year the florist wastes the difference between what he has paid for a poor boiler and what he would have to pay for a good one. Our boilers are acknowledged of merit, the rea sonablt and the labor required operate supply of FUEL is reduced to a i boilers the tier linimiim. With the St does not have STAY UP 1^1 ^Jl I 1 I ^^# to keep his plants from freezing. He slteps with perfect confidence that the boiler will take care of itself and provide the heat wanted. Where our boilers are known they are appreciated. Where they are not known it is safe to say money is wasted. \gy tp 1^ |A| ^^ W tbat our statements are prejudiced because we are interested in selling our boilers. Do not be- lieve them, but write for our catalogue and read the letters of florists who have used these boilers and who have written us the results accomplished. They are not prejudiced or interested. For the purpose of introducing our boilers where thev are not known, we will sell at WHOLESALE to the person in each town who first orders a boiler for his own use, and in addition will ...... DONATE 25% on the net price towards paying for tlit- iut-l consumed the hrst winter OUR STANDING ) i^^^|*'"*'^' ^ierUest Credit. While our boilers have been sold fo cold region of the United States, vet thi known, and we make this EXTRAORDINARY °"' ? past seven years in the whole re some places where they are not ake them known. This advertisen LIFETIME OIWI I \/ ^nd anyone want- INUY particulars will be offered to obta GIBLON & CO. UTICA, N. Y. 336 The Weekly Florists' Review^ AUGUST 18. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. ■lean Jado i.g. E. C. r, VV. J... Baversdorter, H. & Co 310-321 BerkmansCo 320 Beimford, J 311 Berger. H. H. & Co.SU Bool Co 305 Boulon. F 324 Chase, Benj. Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co : Chicago Wrecking Co. .311 Coldwell Lawn M er Co 338 Conard& Jones Co., 328 Cottage Gardens — 315 Cunningham. J. H .316 Davton Paper Nov- elty 322 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 336 Dillon, J. L 311 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 316 Dreer, H. A 309-3U Elliott, W. H 320 Ellis & Pollworth ...31S Ellwanger & Barrv..320 Ernest, W. H ....'...33,^ Esler. John G. Secy .338 Fairinount Chemical Laboratory 338 Gibbons, H. W 336 Giblon &Co 335 ;& Underbill. .313 burger. Carl. 3X2 .311 .330 Hage Hake Ha nd. Be Hancock, Geo & Son 316 Harbison, S. M 317 Heacock, Jos 310 Heikes, W. F 318 Herr, Albert M 312 Hews. A. H. &C0...336 Hill. E.G. &Co 315 Hippard. E 331 Hitchings & Co . .. :i:u 34i)-337-335 Holton & Hunkel Co. 306 Hughes. Geo. J 324 Hunt, E. H 325 Jacobs. S. & Sons.. .338 Jennings, E. B 310 Jewett, Z. K. & Co.. 315 Joosten. C. H 332 Kasting, W. F... 310-311 Kellogg. Geo. M ....314 Kellogg-Mackay- iCo . 33S Kennicott Bros. Co. .3uB Kilbourn, R 314 King, J. M 306 Kralt Plant Tonic... 308-325 Krick, W. C 313 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 338 Kuehn, C. A 307 Kuhl, Geo A 316 Lager & Hurrell ....312 Little. W.S. & Co .320 Lockland Lun LongD. B 315 Lord& Burnham Co. 333 338 Louisville E.xchange 315 Louisville Tob. Co 324 Lynch \V E Lyons M I MacBean, A. S.... 310 Manning I.W... Mathews,' \V 31 + Michel. E. H 306 Michell. H. F 3IH Model Plant Stake C o. Moninger. J. C. Co MoonCo., W. H... 334 315 Morris Floral Co... 326 Nanz, C. G 310 Nanz &Neuner ... 30.1 National Florists' Board of Trade. . 33? Oak Grove Nurseries 305 Pampas Grove Nur 30S Pennock. S. S 310 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 338 Pierson,F.R.Co... 32.8 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co ,,,. 3H Poehlmann Bros . . 314 Price. Homers Co 308 Prince, A. G. & Co 306 Quaker City Machin e Works 331 Randall, A. L . .306-313 Reed & Keller 315 Reed Glass Co 313 Regan Pt'g House. 315 -331 Reinberg Bros 311 Rice.M.&Co 321 Rupp, John F .313 Rverson. U. C ,313 Schmitz, F. W. O... 32X Schwiemann, H. C ,32(1 Schneider, Fred 315 Scott, W 332 Siebrecht & Son . . . 324 Smith. N. & Son 318 Smith, W.C 310-317 Smith, W.& T 332 Soltau. C. &Co.... 315 South Side Floral C o 305 Stafford. L. H 314 Standard Flower Pots 336 Storrs& Harrison.. 317 Stumpp&Walter 308 Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy 338 Tliorburn, l.M.&Co. 308 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson..306 -318 Vesey. W. J..Sec'y. 31:i Walker Fert Co.... 33" Weber & Sons 315 Wietor Bros 306 Winter SB 306 Winterich, C 305 Wittbold, Geo ■■f'i Witterstaetter, R... 312 Voung. John Welsh 310 Zeesc & Co 323 Zirngiebel, D 30ri 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 for the trade. Price $5.00. WHENEVER you need any irade supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about 1'. We will place you In communicition with some one who can supply what you want. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. Mention Florists' Review when you write. THOSE RED POTS VNDARDS" are Good Pots. "STANDARDS' STRO^G and DLRABLE, POROUS and WELL BURNT. Our customers have no trouble with the soil souring in them. Vou may need some FERN and BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS; if so, write us. DETROIT FLOWER POT MFY. 490 Howard St., DETROIT, Mich. HARRY BALSLEV, Rep Mpnti.-.n Thp P Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when Standard Flower Pots, ig^E^^^S Old Reliable Make of ELVERSON, SHERWOOD & BARKER. WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. ADDRESS PITTSBURG CLAY MFG. CO., New Brighton, Pa. M<.-nti..n The Hcview when you write. OONT SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER, ]::^:^:^z^:z:::t^^;i::^: HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating . Apparatus Mention Florists' Review when you write. AUGUST IS, The Weekly Florists' Review* 337 HITCHINGS & CO ESTABLISHED 1844 Horticultural Architects and Builders And Largest Manufacturers of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. .BtlLDERS OF... IRON FRAME GREENHOLSES Rose Houses, Palm Houses and Conservatories erected complete with our Patent Iron Frame Construction Structural Material Furnished Ready for Erection. Hot-Water Boilers FOR Greenhouse Heating 6 Patterns... ...26 Sizes :i'^--''^^'- Our New Sectional Tubular Boil Our Well-known Corrugated Fire Box Boiler. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATIS. Highest Awards received at the World's Fair for Horticultural Architecture, Greenhouse Construction and Heating Apparatus. HITCHINGS & Co. 233 Mercer Street, New York City. Send 4 cents for Illustrated Catalogue. 338 The Weekly Florists' Review* AUGUST 18. 1S9S. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made ol tlie Otst niaierial. shell, hrebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST Fi K PAKTICtlLARS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER, Secy, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 I,iucoln Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and or LVERY f ITTINGS DESCRIPTION. Mention Florists' Review when you write. STANDARD FLOWER POTS... In anv qiiantltv. and of the best qualiti Get my price list before ordering elsew hen W. H. ERNEST, StatlonlVI. N. E. WASH I NGTON , D. C. Mention Florists' Review when you write. "We Kill Weeds 11 «) Scientifically" nOW. FAIRMOUNtTiHEMICAL LABORATORY, N. W. Corner Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Ventilating LOW COST. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Apparatus Send 5 cents postage to New York Office for latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating' and Ventilating' Apparatus. •For Florists Send I Send for circulars of HOT BED SASH AND FRAMES. Lord & Burnham Co. New York Otfioe. St. James BIdg.. Broadwa-y and 26th St. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS General Office and Works. Irvington-on- Hudson. N. Y. AND BUILDERS. Mentiun Flrirists" Review when you write. ?.*^.<«^.<«^S«-^ I Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS Conservatories, Qreenhouses, Falm Houses. Etc., Erected Complete. Iron or Wood Frame Construction. ....HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING.... Cypress Greenhouse Material... ...Hot Bed Sash Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract. 605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO. ►i^r^s'fe^S^yr^l casting castings Ymi can't always tell by looking at a boiler casting whether or not it is perfect. If there is a defect in it more than likely it is where it can't be seen. Just as much care is taken in making the castings for our heaters as is taken in the making of the delicate works of the finest watch. Selection of materials, mixing of them, putting mixture into molds, " finish- ing"— most painstaking care exercised throughout entire process. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE. N. V. Branch Offices at: 04 Centre St.. NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St.. BOSTON. KELLOQQ=nACKAY=CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St., CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. S. JACOBS & SONS, Manufacturers of HOTBED AND GREENHOUSE SASH, Gulf Cypress Bars, etc. Wholesale Dealers in 1-rench and .Vnierican Window Glass Factory, Borough of Queens. New York. Office, 406 West lath St., NE'W TOBK. SPENCE ■ HEATER. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS «-«H ■:„..- P.M. L r,.,i„„„. ... GREENHOISE BUILDING Copyright, 1898, bv rbORISTS' PLIBUIStlirSG CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 25, 1898. No. 39. ECHOES OF THE CONVENTION. Those returning from Omaha are unanimous in reporting a satisfactory meeting and a splendid entertainment iiy the Omaha florists. Visit to Council Bluffs. The entertainment provided by Mr. J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluils, at his own expense, Thursday afternoon, was a cut through one of the bluffs and at the end of the cut Fairmount Park was discovered. The cut through which the cars passed must have been 30 to 40 feet deep and the walls were al- most perpendicular but there was not the slightest evidence of the soil hav- ing washed down a particle. The soil of these bluffs seems peculiarly tena- cious and is as permanent as rock. In After a short stay here the party again took the cars and were con^ veyed to the greenhouses and residence of IMr. Wilcox. Part of the houses are on level ground but the rear ones reach well up on the bluff at the back. And up beyond the greenhouses is a large vineyard. Mostly cut flowers are grown in this establishment, and though this is itself a large sheet of Partial view of the party seated at the tables on the lawn of Mr. J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la., Aug. 18. one of the most enjoyable of the con- vention. No less than 265 people par- ticipated, the party being provided with special trolley cars for the trip to Council Bluffs, five miles from Omaha. After a pleasant ride over the long bridge that spans the Missouri river and through the fields of sunflowers that fill the valley on the other side Council Bluffs was reached and the cars crept up a steep incline past handsome residences and beautiful lawns till a sudden turn was made into places houses were perched at the edge of a cut in a way that seemed exceedingly dangerous to people fami- liar with the way soil caves off from such cuts in their own states. In the park roads wind around among the hills, and foot paths in- vite to more difficult ascents, some of which seem almost impossible to the residents of less hilly sections. Mr. Wilcox had provided conveyances for the ladies and the gentlemen did some Alpine clinjbing. glass, this is only one of the places conducted by Mr. Wilcox. He has an- other large establishment farther out that is devoted wholly to vegetables, and still another that is devoted to fruit. On the lawn at one side of the house was a large bed of plants in which crotons were prominent. If crotons did as well everywhere as they do here there would be no question as to the value of the croton for bedding. A field of geraniums up the slope of the 340 The Weekly Florists^ Review* AUGUST 25, bluff caught the eye of everyone. It was a gay show of color and its posi- tion made it noticeable for a long dis- tance. An orchestra had been rendering ex- cellent music at the east of the house and when the party gathered there long ta'bles were found loaded with good things, including pure wine grown on the place. The shade from the trees being insufficient Mr. WilcOx had stretched a huge canvas perpen- dicularly over the house from a tree in front to" another at the rear and as the . *^ ^ -^innr i^ '■* - .^■flj 1 n* i • '^ 1 TO* , \, ^'^ WM. -y MmBi ' i -■ vaI ■ 'T-r-o,?; ?F'-^ IH -1 j^ ■ 5 ,.,...-.-.. ...ii rfr :' 'mU^ ^1^. o ^H^^H^iS^^^^L.^ fjQp^s&^ff ' .) 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L ' 342 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ AUGUST 25, 1898. trial and artistic progress were very interesting and the Midway had its attractions, but the Indians seemed to be of the gi-eatest interest. This ex- hibit is made by the government and selected representatives of many tribes are present. In the majority of cases the Indians are of as much interest to each other as they are to the visitors for selections were made from widely different tribes and they can converse with each other only through inter- preters, though they look pretty much the same to the casual observer. Quite a number of the eastern del- egates took the trains leaving about 3 o'clock in the afternoon but the ma- jority staid for the illumination in the evening. Notes. In the convention hall was a deco- rated mantel that was much admired. It was decorated by Mr. J. F. Wilcox and received suitable recognition by the judges though at first overlooked by them, not being in the exhibition hall proper. In the bowling match Walter Mott, of the Buffalo team, retired after the first game and his place was taken by C. C. Pollworth, of Milwaukee, there- fore the scores of the second and third games were made by Mr. Pollworth though Mr. Mott's name was retained on the score sheets. When the Evans Challenge cup was presented to the St. Louis team, Mr. Westcott said the Philadelphians really wanted some on« else to win it so as to keep it in circulation, but from the laughter that greeted this asser- tion it is feared the boys didn't fully rely on it. John certainly did the graceful, though, and the generosity of the Philadelphians is assuredly be- yond question. Mr. J. J. Beneke re- ceived the cup on behalf of the St. Louis team and said that they would keep the cup safely for the coming year and take it to Detroit with the firm intention of carrying it back home again after the Detroit contest. A movement has been started to have each team entering the annual tournament contribute $10 toward a fund to purchase a trophy to be com- peted for by the several clubs. At the Council Bluffs entertainment the old time members of the society were pleased to meet Mr. L. A. Casper, formerly the owner of the establish- ment now conducted by Mr. Wilcox. In the early days of the S. A. F. Mr. Casper was one of the very few mem- bers from west of the Mississippi that attended the annual conventions. He retired from the florist business six or seven years ago, having become quite wealthy through the appreciation in value of his real estate and now takes life easy. But he still retains his in- terest in the profession and was much pleased to meet old acquaintances in the society. Mr. Cornelius S. Loder, secretary of the National Florists' Board of Trade, New York, made a proposition to the society to allow members a rebate of $2 on the annual fee for the credit in- formation supplied by his organiza- tion, and the proposition was accepted, it being understood that the S. A. F. accepted no responsibility in the mat- ter. The names of new varieties of plants may now be registered with the secre- tary of the S. A. F. There will be no charge to members but a fee of $5 will be exacted from those who are not members. The American Carnation Society held an informal meeting at Omaha and made preliminary plans for the annual convention to be held in Phil- adelphia next February. No meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of America was held as a quo- rum was not secured. Quite a number of written reports were received from the State Vice- Presidents this year, that from New York being especially full and com- plete. In his paper on bulb growing in America, Prof. Massey thought the coast section of North Carolina peculiarly suited to the purpose. It was decided to call the attention of the Secretary of Agriculture to the bulbs grown in the State of Washington and exhibited at the convention. A resolution was adopted urging members to take immediate action as to securing protection in the Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Full details can be had from the -o. cretary, Mr. W. J. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. The discussion upon the paper on the value of trade exhibitions was all one way, every speaker adding force to the position taken by the es- sayist that the exhibitions. were one of the most important factors in the ad- vancement of the trade. The chairman of the committees in charge of the new special departments are as follows: Co-operative Purchase. E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass.; Legisla- tive, P. O'Mara, 35 Cortlandt St., New York; Claims, H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle. N. Y.; Arbitration, S. B. Stewart, 119 North 16th St., Omaha, Neb. The ladies were given a carriage ride through the city and to Hanscom Park and served with refreshments at the park. The affair was arranged by a committee of Omaha ladies includ- ing Mesdames A. Donaghue, Sr., J. F. Wilcox, S. B. Stewart and Geo. Swo- boda. President Gude and wife, Mrs. J. H. Small and Miss Small, took a trip to Denver before starting on th? return to Washington. Others of the Wash- ington delegation, including F. H. Kra- mer, C. Schellhorn and A. Gude spent their extra time in Chicago visiting the local establishments. They were much impressed by the immense places of Bassett & Washburn and Reinberg Bros. On the return trip E. M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., visited President-Elect Rudd at Mt. Greenwood, 111., while Wm. Scott and E. G. Hill took a look at Washington Park, Chicago. The Burlington road took good care of those who went over its line. At Omaha their agent went out of his way to hunt up those likely to return Friday afternoon and, a sufficient number being secured, put on a special sleeping car for their accommodation. And there was a warm session in the smoking room of that car on the return trip. Those who left Omaha on Friday shook hands with themselves when they heard that on Saturday the ther- mometer registered 102 degrees in the Exposition city. The dining car on the Burlington train from Chicago to Omaha was ela- borately decorated with American Beauty roses for the occasion by Messrs. Bassett & Washburn. This courtesy added materially to the plea- sures of the trip and was much ap- preciated. We expected to print in this issue an engraving from a photo- graph of the interior of the decorated car, also a group of the delegates standing in front of the special cars shortly before the train left, but the photographer was so unfortunate as to meet with an accident on the way home in which the negatives he had made were broken into little bits. IMPRESSIONS OF OMAHA AND THOSE WE MET. Omaha is not far distant from Coun- cil Bluffs and only a pleasant night's ride from Chicago, but it's a long way from Boston, New York and Philadel- phia, and more than a thousand miles from the little town of Buffalo, famous for having produced three great things ^Niagara Falls, Deerfoot the great In- dian runner, and Grover Cleveland. It we could only claim J. D. Carmody we would be happy, but we can't. How- ever, Omaha seems but a short jour- ney from us now since we have seen it, made, I trust, many friends and are now the possessors of so many pleas- ant recollections of our brief sojourn among the craft of that hospitable town. The writer for many years used to sing or squeal or squeak on demand that beautiful song, "Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still," and as I sit here at home I can see the quiet, cordial yet dignified smile of Mr. Donaghue. the candid, honest young face of Mr. Wil- cox, the good-natured ever-anxious-to- please physiognomy of Mr. Hess, and many others. Their smiles do not haunt us, oh no. We have them in safekeeping and can recall them at our will and much to our pleasure. The journey to Chicago would have been lonesome and dull if it had not been for a lightweight prize fighter in our sleeper who frequently expanded his chest S'i inches over the normal or resting size of that very important part of his make-up. It's amusing to see that puffer pigeon-like performance for AUGUST 25. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 343 a few seconds, but on the fourth exhi- bition our friend said he could keep up this distention for halt an hour, and proceeded to do so. After a minute or two it is painful to watch it or sit near it so I intimated politely, very politely, that it would be a relief to several of us if he would collapse and accompany me to the buffet car. The sound of buffet did the trick and he forthwith collapsed. That ride on the Burlington road was a dandy and it seems to me the Chicago boys did not receive a good 5olid. sensible vote of thanks for their great kindness and forethought. Ev- ery guest felt the keenest gratitude. I know, and a more formal expression was cut off along with Phil Haus- wirth's amusing speech and many an- other good thing. Messrs. Hill. Craig and Westcott were only just recover- ing from temporary fright, occasioned by the extraordinary electric storm dreamt in those Jays of the mighty cities that lie on the banks of the mighty Missouri and Mississippi. To Dibden both rivers were branches of the Missouri and he was not far wrong in calling it the Missouri. I was neith- er pleased nor disappointed with these great streams for I had pictured them many years ago. Broad, featureless. shallow, sluggish, undefined ris'ers; they may be a mile wide or half of it, but you can easily believe that in springtime they would be ten miles wide. When crossing the Niagara on Sunday morning over the suspension bridge and viewing the tumbling, toss- ing, foaming rapids 200 feet below, I fancied after the pea soup consistency of the rivers we had lately seen that below us was ten million hogsheads of champagne let loose to sparkle and gladden our eye. We did not sample it till we got home, where we tap the river 21 miles nearer its source. sends out his valuable annual report it will be found the meeting just closed was the equal of any for the amount of good business done, practical and val- uable essays and discussions to the point on live topics. There was many an eastern face missed that would have gladdened the party and which has in the past been inseparable from a con- vention, notably The Duke of York and other good old familiars. There is no disguising the fact that had there been a shooting contest it would have brought at least G more members from the City of Brotherly Love. While the attendance from east of Chicago was light, there was a large attendance from Iowa. Nebraska. Minnesota, Kan- sas and other Western points. The social features were very en- joyable. The gathering at the beauti- ful home of Mr. Wilcox at Council Bluffs, was well managed and most hearty and p'.easant. and made the The Grand Court and Lagoon at the Omaha Exposition. Photo by F. A. Rineliart. Omaha. which we had been passing through for several hours, and were just wound up and ready to discharge a good volley of their personal reminiscences, which are so much more amusing and instruc- tive than mere anecdotes. What a pity that the whole of the Chicago delega- tion could not have been in the party: a big mistake and no sensible excuse for it. They must realize by this time that they missed a great deal, are doubtless very sorry, but too proud or stubborn to own it. It must be over 50 years since Dibden, the great song- writer, penned these fine lines: "To the West, to the West, to the land of the free. Where the mighty Missouri rolls flown to Where a man is a toil, And the humblest the soil." n if he's willing gather the fruits The west to Dibden meant Ohio and Indiana; it is doubtful it he ever heard of Iowa. He certainly knew nothing of Omaha and he nor any other man If the rivers are bread and slow there are no flies on that glorious state of Iowa: corn, corn everywhere, and when it's not corn it's cattle. What riches! An empire of itself: 3 feet of rich soil; all we saw of easy grade to plough. 1 believe its fertile billowy, bosom-like surface could raise the necessaries of lite for the whole population of this great United States and a Sunday d'u ner for the Canadians. When seated in that beautiful chur:'h among our brother and sister florists, and the grand tones of the majestic or- gan pealed forth among us. I was then positive that I had done a wise thing in coming to Omaha. Strange what an influence the grand and solemn tones of an organ have on a worldly man or even hardened sinner. If reformation is an object as well as punishment in our penal institutions. I would give the unfortunates 0 hours of organ recital 7 days in the week. The church as a meeting place was grand and when Secretarv Stewart whole crowd feel like brothers and sis- ters. Long life and health and pros- perity to that unassuming voung man, our host. Mr. Wilcox. The bowling, now a permanent feat- ure of the social side of every conven- tion, was well managed, but with only two allevs it took many hours to de- cide the winner. If the convention had been held within '>W miles of Philadel- phia that handsome cup would now be landed there for good, but they vvere sadly handicapped. Several of their best bowlers could not get away. One was quite ill and when they had to call on such retired war horses as Robert Craig and John Westcott, you can imagine what a fix they were in, but those old fellows did nobly. It takes the old fellows to perform in pub- lic. Th?y don't get stagu fright. Per- sonally. I wish to say that all the com- peting clubs were gracious enough to allow Buffalo to enter a team for the sake of competing for the individual prize. It was a kindness and courtesv 344 The Weekly Fbrists^ Review. AUGUST 25, 18»8. for which I return sincere thanks, and all who played on that mixed te.iin should appreciate the favor. A New York contemporary says: "Scratch Buffalo team scored 2,252 points, but was not officially recognized in tourna- ment." Why go to the expense of wiring such stuff. Why not have scratched our name entirely out? As you did go to the useless troubls of giving our total, why not make an effort to be truthful. The total of the so-called "Scratch Buffaloes" was Just 2,552, just 300 more than our Metropol- itan journal made it. The terriflcaUy hot weather made many leave for their homes on Friday night who would have lingered anoth- er day or two to take in the sights of the beautiful exposition. I think it was a revelation to many eastern men. This must be said that the conception and execution of the horticultural embel- lishment in the Grand Court, wherein was the lagoon surrounded by the va- rious line buildings, were better ar- ranged and better done than anything of the kind attempted at the World's Fair, and better by 100 per cent. The memory of that beautiful display and Mr. Carmody's presentation speech will long linger in the memory of one who is glad he went to Omaha. "And here is a butter dish, my friend, for you and your wife, and may you love none but-her." W. S. GRAFTED ROSES. In the discussion of Mr. Craig's paper on grafted roses at the Omaha conven- tion Ml-. E. M. Wood, of the Waban Conservatories, Natick, Mass., said he had found that the grafted plants gave superior results, all growu in solid beds. He thought the grafted plants more free from the tendency roses ex- hibited in New England to be checked in the fall and to then "shut down for the winter" as it was termed by the growers there. In answer to an in- quiry as to how the Waban Conserva- tories managed to produce roses that could be sold at $4 a dozen when other growers were glad to get a quarter of that amount, Mr. Wood said he at- tributed their success largely to the fact that the houses were piped in such a way that they could use only two heating pipes or up to the limit, as re- quired through the use of manifold valves. The regulation of the tempe- rature was given the most careful at- tention. They have a man whose sole duty it is to look after the temperature and to make a record of same every hour. If the outside temperature be- gins to fall he turns on an extra run of pipe, and with the system of piping employed the temperature can be re- gulated to a nicety. He emphasized his belief that this careful regulation of the temperature was the most im- portant factor in their success. Mr. Antoine Wintzer, the veteran rose propagator, told of the old days in which all roses were propagated by buds and grafts and said that 30 years of practical experience had shown con- clusively that an own root cutting from a healthy plant 'will do the best in the long run, as the own root plants have a chance to recuperate from the roots. Mr. J. L. Dillon told of his expe- rience with grafted plants for the pro- duction of cut flowers under glass. He had 2,500 plants grafted on Manetti, planted out in solid beds in .July. The Brides and Maids far surpassed those on own roots, the Perles did not do so well and the Meteors produced in- ferior flowers. He favored grafting for Brides and Maids but not for the others. W. W. Coles said his treatment of the plants after grafting variedalittlefrom that described by Mr. Craig. The first day he keeps the plants close but on the second day opens completely to dry off the foliage. He then sprinkles the plants and closes again. He had Kaiserin both grafted and en own roots. The first year the grafted plants showed to best advantage but afterward he could see no special dif- ference. On request Mr. Coles told how he had secured 1,350 rose plants from one individual in a few months by bud- ding, and Mr. Wintzer followed him with the statement that from Nov. 1 last up to date he had propagated up- ward of 5,000 plants from one indivi- dual by cuttings. R. F. Tesson found one-y?ar grafted Brides superior to one-year plants on their own roots, but the second, third and fourth years the grafted plants were no better than those on own roots. In response to a question Mr. Craig replied that with grafted Kaiserin he got quicker results. He grows the Kaiserin for summer only throwing the plants out after the Christmas crop is cut. Mr. Wood said he does not graft the Kaiserin. This variety is grown in a solid bed and kept dormant in winter. He thought they got more value out of it this way. FLORISTS' FIRE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION. There was much discussion of the above association by S. A. F. members after the action of the convention, and nearly all I talked with assured me that they would sand in an application for insurance as soon as they returned home. It ought to be understood that as the association now stands it could pay any probable loss which it may incur and it will endeavor to pay such as it does incur, but that unusually heavy losses could not be paid without a large increase in membership. The directors did not levy an assess- ment for the next year, but substan- tially determined to levy an assess- ment of one-half the first year's rate, payable the first of January next. The first year rate as fixed is partly in the nature of a membership fee and should be charged the same to all for the first year they are members. My own be- lief is that an assessment of one-half that amount from year to year after the first will create a good reserve fund in addition to paying losses and expenses and before long even that rate can be lowered. If I am right it will be a great 'ousi- ness mistake for the florists not to support this movement heartily. As rapidly as I can I shall send to all florists a new circular letter and a blank application to be filled out and 'forwarded to me. I will then have a rate made on the risk. No one should fail to forward the application, prop- erly filled out, as no money goes with it and they can send the money or not, as they desire, after the rating is fixed. As it will take some time to reach all, I hope anyone reading this will write me for an application at once, and it will at once be forwarded to them. The directors authorized me to ac- cept notes for premiums from respon- sible persons, running not over four months, so don't wait on account of not having the mone.v in hand at this time. No liability attaches to the members of this company beyond the payment of the year's premium. They are not liable for the payments of as- sessments when made, but their insur- ance will terminate on their failure to ■pay assessments at the required time. W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. Ft. Wayne. Ind. i' AMONG CHICAGO GROWERS. Henry Mundt's (Continued). In the field all his beds of carnations, asters, etc., have a 4-inch board around the edges, kept in position by being nailed to suitable heavy stakes. This is not done for neatness merely, but to prevent the possibility of plants be- ing damaged by the foot when walking between the beds and to insure against plants being injured through the soil washing away from the outer row into the paths during heavy storms. He feels it necessary to have the walks somewhat lower than the beds to take the surplus surface water during heavy rains, and says the board edges to the beds are not only less ex- pensive than might be imagined, but they last at least four years. He finds them a great advantage. His asters are looking very well and promise an abundant supply of flow- ers. He lifted a few plants and plant- ed them out on a bench inside to see how they would lift and do inside. So far those so lifted and placed un- der glass are doing somewhat the best. A. H. Schneider's. A. H. Schneider is building '.hree short-span-to-the-south houses each 18 xlOO and one 12x90. The three first mentioned contain two wide beds and three walks, two along the sides and one in the center. These will be plant- ed with roses. Altogether he will bench 2,000 Bridesmaids and 1,000 Brides. AUGUST 25, 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 345 In carnations he will bench 1,500 Daybreak, 1.000 Scott. 500 Tidal "Wave and 500 Flora Hill. He likes Hill, which he finds very free in bloom and the flowers large. He will tiy Pingree and a number of the newer sorts. He uses the brush support seen at Mr. Mundt's and likes it. For summer flowers he grows Fisher and Scott. With him Scott is far ahead of Cen- tury for summer work. He will try a house of violets this year, planting them in one of his old houses formerly devoted to carnations. He also has quite a lot of chrysanthe- mums. On the posts of the steps to his fine new residence, built last summer, are large pans of Asparagus Sprengerii that are wonderfully effective in this position. Argyle, Evelina and Mrs. James Dean, 1,000 each of Empress and Mrs. Fran- ces Joost. They will also grow several seedlings of their own. Mr. Hartshorne gives Daybreak a night temperature of 48 degrees, Mrs. Bradt 50 degrees and the remainder about 52 degrees. While of course varieties differ Mr. Hartshorne likes best carnatiun plants propagated early in March. If propa- gated much before that they become too large and if propagated later they are hardly large enough. Of course weak growers have to be propagated earlier, some as early as January. When the cuttings are rjoted he plants them out close together on benches containing a depth of about two inches of sandy soil, insuring quick drainage, and carries them here till planting out time, which is with manure there happens to follow a week of cloudy- weather he fluds that a large number of bursted calyces re- sult, and therefore the mulch is safer. UTILIZIMG FORCED BULBS. I believe florists make a mistake in throwing away theii- forced bulbs of the narcissus tribe. If such bulbs were planted out in some vacant spot in the garden. 100 to the square yard, the.v would undoubtedly pay big re- turns after two years. I have found the growing of such very profitable, and now have no less than 500.000 bulbs, with a steadily increasing de- mand. In growing jonquil bulbs do not dig or disturb them until the fourth year and then only in the months of July and August. Replanting should be Night Effect at the Omaha Exposition. Photo by F. A. Rineliart, Umalu Chicago Carnation Company. The Chicago Carnation Company is starting in this season at Joliet with eight new houses each :;2x'J'Ji). James Hartshorne is manager of the new concern. The houses are now in course of construction and are to be com- pleted by September 15. They are all equal span, connected together and run east and west on level ground. The houses are separated one from the other but in the dividing walls just be- neath the gutter is a row of 24 inch glass. Each house has two rows of continuous ventilators two feet deep, one on each side of the ridge. The houses are all of wood construction, and the glass on the roofs is 16x18. Mr. James Hartshorne. the manager, is well known in Chicago as an expert grower of carnations, and the aim of the new place is to produce only extra quality blooms. The stock for the coming season's work will consist of 8.000 Jubilee, 8,000 Daybreak, 4,000 each of Flora Hill, Gold Nugget and Mrs. Bradt, 3,500 Victor, 2,asket if made well. Roses are cheap and there is no rea- son for mixing them. If you make your bunches or baskets of rose .. have them all Meteors. Morgans. Maids or Beauties and don't be afraid to use ribbon. Keep cut forns and soft green stufi's off your designs as they wilt very soon in a warm thea- tre and spoil your work. Sometimes special designs are or- dered or we are requested to get up something new or grotesque. Some one may want to send an appropriate design to a leading actress or actor and there is nothing more {xpressive than a standing star made of scarlet carnations or Meteors, even gladiolus can be utilized; red flowers only should be used. If the piece be sent to a colored artist, send a horse shoe The Weekly Florists' Review^ 349 or basket of the biggest sun flowers you can find, fringing off with golden rod. If flowers are intended to be worn on the stage find out the color of dress i£ possible and send flowers to match. Thorns should be taken from the roses and very little it any wire used. Re- commend the wearing of shoulder sprays. This is a graceful spray of carnations or roses about a foot long tied with a large cluster of very nar- row ribbon. Let a few streamers hang as long as the flowers and use no green but be careful your ribbon is the exact color of either flower or foliage. This is to be worn on the lefr. shoul- der. Then another pretty custom is the "belt bunch." This is made more compact and arranged like a double eorsage bouquet but made very light and is tied with ribbon in the middle which can be attached to th-' waist- band. Various Suggestions. There are so many varieties of flow- ers obtainable now that it's possible to make many very pretty combina- tions. Tamarix flowers lend a graceful charm to a vase of mixed flov.'ers and a few sprays will make any funeral design more beautiful. Of course a nicely arranged vase of assorted flowers will look well any- where, but, if possible, keep your col- ors separate, that is where your de- corations are in anyway extensive. The effect is better and your chances of being adversely criticised are less. White flowers, with the exc>:ption of a bunch of valley, should never be eent to a sick person. Be generous with your cut flowers this time of the year. Don't let your surplus stock be wasted. Send it to the hospitals or give it to the Sunday schools. That withered gladiolus or faded rose might have cheered some heart or done some good for future trade. Gloxinias are grand now and what a variety of colors — every hue imagin- able— and how beautiful they look on the lunch table when put in bottles of water and arranged among adiantum in a flat basket or even as growing plants if taken out of the pot and halt the soil cut off. then arranged in pans. Use very little cut adiantum in these warm days. It fades very quickly and kills the effect. Instead, use, wher- ever possible, the plants cuiting off three parts of the soil and arrange in wet moss. Small plants can be used in funeral work. Hydrangea paniculata makes fine ground-work for cheap funeral designs and every grower should plant some. Gardenias are still considered the finest and choicest boutonuiere mate- rial for gentlemen. Stick a wire up the stem of the flower and use a few small leaves. For ladies have them natural and plenty of foliage. D. ' IN THE American Architect for July 16 appears an able article on the "Landscape Phase of the University of California Plan," by Warren H. Manning, in which he points out the landscape features that should be con- sidered by architects in preparing plans for the university buildings, and emphasizing the importance of the ad- vice of a landscape architect at the in- ception of such an undertaking. As Mr. Manning intimates, the proper first step would be to consult a landscape architect, who, after having deter- mined upon the site, should outline a preliminary plan of the grounds, and then in conjunction with the designers of the buildings prepare a comprehen- sive scheme in which the separate parts would be properly related to each other. WM. SCOTT'S Miscellaneous Season- able Hints are universally acknowl- edged to be decidedly the )no.st valua- ble contributions to the current litera- ture of the profession. Why? Because they tell the florist doing a general business the little things that he wants to know and in the way he v/ants to be told. They are of direct money value to every one in the business. Mr. Scott writes exclusively for The Flor- ists' Review. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE— First class florists' store, oldest in Los Angeles, Cal. Excellent trade, store in heart of city. A snap for any one wishing to make Los Angeles their liome. Owner leaving the State. Address C. P. F. Co., 13S South Spring Street, Los Angeles, Cat greenhq SITUATION WANTED— As fireman, hard or soft coal ; can do general greenhouse work ; handy with tools. Address W, Hall, Somerton, Philadelphia, Pa. SITUATION WANTED-3y single florist, Ger- man-American, age 25, 10 years' experience in all branches ; good floral worker ; sober and trustworthy ; salary ?45.oo per month. Only responsible pailies need answer. References. Address V, care Florists' Review FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,ocx) feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least ;P3.oo per day. Must buy stock, about $500.00. Reason for selling, failing health. Address FOR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner desires to devote his whole time to other business. An unusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' Review. FOR RENT— To reliable party, the old establish- ment, consisting of 11 greenhouses, 16,000 feet of glass, newly built ; also store. Finest location in Chi- cago. Cause, poor health, Garfield Park Floral Co., 16SS W. Madison Street, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED -By expert grower ot ►^ 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. WANTED— By young lady, position in cut flower store. Is competent in general design and deco- rative work. Good reference. Address J. J., care of Florists' Review. 'l/yANTED— Man with from Si.ooo to Si,soo in the ' ' florist and hot house vegetable business. Full details given. No triflers. .\ddress Vegetables, care of Flo ' Re FOR SALE— Six greenhouses (6,000 feet of glass) all in good condition and well stocked ; all modem im- proi-ements ; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Michigan, with population of 4,000. No com- petition. Have other business. Must sell. Address C H. Peck, Hudson, Mich. WANTED— First class beauty grower, to work under foreman. None others need apply. E. Buettner, Park Ridge, 111. A BARGAIN ON ACCOUNT OF BEMOVAI.. Heating' Apparatus, complete, for 3,000 to 4.000 feet of glass, consisting of a large size Scollay Hot Water Boiler. 500 feet 4-inch cast iron Pipe, Valves, T"s. Elbows, V's, Expansion Tank. Pipe in 3 and 4 length joints fust joints). The whole for S120.00 cash. Also 3 Tanks, wood, in first class condition, 2-inch clear oak staves. 5 iron hoops. Tanks in use only a short time. Will hold about 45 barrels. Price $12.50 eacli, cash. One Steam Pump, capacity 30 gallons per minute, price S2O.00 cash. The above loaded on cars if wanted. CRITCHELLS' B. P. CRITCHELL. Mgr.. 110 E. Fourth Street. CINCINNATI, O. tion The Re you write. 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. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. 350 The Weekly Florists' Review. BOSTON. Review of the Market. This week has been another of thosi- disagreeable wet ones, with heavy showers almost daily, completely shut- ting off the .supply of outdoor flowers, with perhaps the exception of asters, which owing to the scarcity of other stuff, are selling very well, esptiially white ones. What few of Semple's and the Giant Comet that are shown are taken quickly at $1 per 10<). while Vic- toria whites sell for 50 cents; colors, 35 cents per 100. Good roijps are not plenty and Kais- erins and Meteors easily bring $S per hundred, while the small Maids and Brules sell from $2 to .f4. although thf quality is improving a little. Beauties are almost completely out of the mar- ket and can't be found at any price. Out of door carnations have the call now and are eagerly sought after at ll.r.O per hundred. The supply is lim- ited and confined mostly to the variety Mrs. Fisher. Speciosum lilies began to come in his week and easily bring 4 cents cut off of the stalk. All kinds of white flowers sell well, the demand being for funeral work. Valley is $4 per 100. but rather quiet. Sweet peas are done tor the present, owing to the wet weather; tuberoses and Gladioli quiet at $4 per hundred; white feverfew, candy tuft, etc., bring about 2.5 cents per bunch. News Itims. A severe hail storm occurred on Fri- day and did some damage to plants out of doors, but have not heard of any glass being broken. Fred C. Becker, of Cambridge, had some of his 2-inch rubbers spoilt by the hail. E. N. Pierce & Son, of Waverly, are erecting a short span to the south house 300 feet long by 24 feet wide. E. B. Beals and wife, of Greenfield, were in town the past week. N. F. McCarthy has returned from his sporting trip. G. Young, from Philadelphia, spent a few hours here on Friday, looking over the system of the co-operative market. Florist Harmon, from Portland, Me., was here on Saturday looking for stock. There is quite a lot of complaint about out of door carnations, the wet weather retarding the growth and in some cases causing quite a lot of loss by stem rot. p. SUBSCRIBE for The Florists' Re- view. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very best advantage from advertisers in The Florists' Review, and at the same time advanc3 the in- terests of your paper. iconteCQ Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. Full Line of Wire Work. CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett&Washburn w"eJOR„bRos. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. ^'"""^Ll.'ileTrirn'ClT FLOWERS lireenhouses at Hinsdale. III. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. wmESALE Cut Flowers GROWERS OF E.G. AMLING, S^L^'LCut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. CHICAGO. .\ll telegraph and telcplionc orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Re^-iew when you wiite. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. V.M.a:W. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Florists' Review A.L. m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washing'ton St,, Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle \our orders. Full Line of Wire De- ._-_^ w Successor to signs and Florists' m « / Winter & Glover -•• s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St. Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly For\\arded. GROWER OFROSES. CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, Telephone Main 3208 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ILL. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS- OtR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Bon, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. A. G. Prince & Company WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago 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. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists E>. M. MIGt1BL.^^.5ft,5t 1620 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you wrlte- ... LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchan^ge Wholesale Florists and dealers in FlOflStS' SUPplJCS Special facilities for shipping south. Unecjualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. AUGUST 25, The Weekly Florists' Review* 351 Correspondence Solicited! Vour choice o( Ml i M.ii.l and good lookiiiR at 4 cents OBJECT, MATRIMONY Who Wants to Marry? Aden E. C. AMLING, iress A. F., care WHOLESALE 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS' W S. HEFFRON, Mgr. PITTSBURG... CUT FLOWER C0.^^» No. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists.. Vpi'u for business September 1st, 1.H9S. Ctirrespondence Solicited. Mention Florists' Review when you write. '^^ STOCK OF KUaLo. MKi Perles, limii Brides, r.i.iii Bridesmaid, fine stocic, -hii mI j'. in.li pot^, $3.(JU per mi. ^.'.•>IM1 iirr lIHIr VIOLETS, h,M .^rM«n chimps. $!.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICaGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Ss Of Ageratum Princess Pauline, the most distinct and novel variety of dwarf compact haliit. color skv blue, most desirable plant fnr ret.iil trade, per lul), $1(111. Cyclamen Persicum in lour colors. Hue plants, 1-in , per bill, $r.!,,)(i Roses Soiiv. deWootton and Bougere. 1 inch, per bill, JVOii. Field Grown Carnations, best varieties. Cash with order, CHRIST. WINTERlCn, ■ DEFIANCE, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write, Seaforthia Elegans. We have a verv tine lot of these in 2', -in. pots, ireadv to shift! H to 4 leaves, stocky and clean, $l,00p,-r a.i/ , $7IIOper KKI Light packing, low- OAK GROVE NURSERIES, Seven Oaks, Fla. ^||j||l J| Y Fine stock, ready to run soon ^|Y||t#%^B 35 planted, wintersown and ch po 1 times headed back, |2..iO per lOU. Bougainvlllea G. Sanderlana. 3-i doA, $K),Oe per 100. Roses, Bride and Bridesmaid. 3"A-in. pots per 10(1. pots, $1.50 per $5.00 Cyperiis Alternifolius, 2Min. pots, S2.o0 per 100. Grevillea Robusta, 'iJi-in. pots, $.',.10 per 100, NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich, PANSIES Mention The Re THE PROPOSED dep.artment uf credit information was not concurred in at Omalia, ttie feeling being general that tlie National Florist.s' Board of Trade, New Yorlc, was in a better posi- tion to obtain and disseminate such iu- forniation than the S. A. F. Zirngjebel GIANT Of the market and fancy strains, are still the lead- ing varieties with tlie Florists' trade. Oualitv guaranteed. FRESH SEED NOW r£.ADV in trade packages at one dollar each. DENYS ZIRN6IEBEL, - NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. "JLST ARRIVED." We have lust received a fine lot of Iresh Seeds of PANDANUS UTILIS, $11(1(1 l,rr 1 (Kid Last chance lor our Jardiniere Ferns in '-"j-in, pots, SIEBRECHT & SON-, New Boclielle, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOTJS FEBENNIAI.S. .\ specialty of Ins, Phlox, Peonies. Pvrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading estahlisheo ibs*. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS, Sphagnum Moss A very select quality, 75c per bale, li bales $6.00 Grown and packed by M.I.LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Get^ Acquainted with your feiiow-craftsmen. We will introduce you. Every subscriber to ttie Florists' Review is requested to send to tbe editor a cabinet size photograph with name and address on back, for use in General Introduction Page groups of these por- traits will be published from time to time until all have been presented. Photos mav 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....... <' per 100, $.'.j:., , Selected l.u::.. I i, livery included, jo ■ ]>er t BUI.BS o( above sorts, separate, dozen, $1.00. I ite, 12-15, per 100, $1.90; U vacinths, white, 13-15, H. H. BERGER & CO. 220 Broadway, NEW YORK. (Established 1^7^,l Mention Florists PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN. It is First-Cl n Every Respect. 1 fancy colors, $1.00 >.00 per oz.; 3 ozs.. Finest mixed in great variet per pkt. of 2500 seeds; $15.00. Prepaid by mail. Finest Yellow, White, Blue, Black, Red, Pink and Lavender shades, in separate colors, $1.00 per pkt. All large flowering. Cash With Order. E. B. JENNINGS, Grower of the Finest Pansies, LockBox254. SOUTH PORT, CON N . Mention The Review when you write. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. 11 THE UARGEST ■,-^{1 SUPPLY HOUSB II IN iJ\|VlBRlCA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. WM. F. KASTING, ^Sn'^Fio'^'t; 495 Washington St., BtfFAlO, N. Y. Florists' Re WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headguarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables ns tn fill out-of-town or- ders at sliort notice. Mention Florists' Re\'iew when you write. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA, LATANIA BORBONICA. Mention Florists' Review when you Wlite. Boston Fern. Well Grown, Leafy Plants. J-inrh pans. $1.50 each, iism per dozen. ti-inch pots, $1.00 each, $12.00 per dozen. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown, Pa. Tpsal Station. I'eiina. K. R. Mention The Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review. SEEDS im{(:imm$Wtimmmm^^^ Primula, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, Pansy, Cineraria. We are booking orders now for the above, whicli will be tilled promptly on recei|)t of tfie New Crop Seed, which is due to arrive soon. Our strains of these important Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. If you have not heretofore given our seeds of above varieties a trial, do so this year. ...PAINSIES... Order uo'w and seed will be sent as soon as new crop seed arrives. Hunt's Pansy Seed has made a name because of the quality ol the strains We would be pleased to send our cata- logue of Florists' Flower Seeds to any one in the trade. " - tains a general list of all Florists* Seeds. FineMbted $1.00 Extra Choice Mixed 3.00 Unrivalled Mixed, by long odds the best strain in the market . 8.00 Trimardeau or Giant Mixed. 3.50 Gassier 5.00 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 6.00 ALSO ALL THE NAMED VARIETIES. SMILAX SEED. NEW CROP. $0.25 .50 \Ve invite comparison with any. ^ jt jt jt BEADV FOR DEI.IVEBY. PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata. Trade Pkt. Single, white 50c "^ red 50c " kermesina splendens 50c " mixed 50c Double, white 50c " red 50c " mixed 50c CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, large flowering, finest mixed 50c ( )ur Liiieraria seed is known among those who grow the finest plants. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora 50c We h;n.- a special fine strain to otter GLOXINIA Hybrida, large flowering, mixed 50c Pkt.. 10c: oz.. 25c: ^ lb.. 90c: lb.. $3.25. E. H. HINT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. M. RICE Sc CO.— MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. FINE CYCAS REVOLUTA Sizes, CTPMC 1° Cents 3 to 6 Lbs. O I LlVIO Per lb. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSIES«JS^' 3-16 oz.. $1.00; 1 oz.,f 4.00. I |- iii - t,. id days if properlv treated. Fine Stocky Plants. $1.00 per 1U)0, F. O. B. express. C.i-li «itli ..rder, C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Asparagus Plumosus REED & KELLER, strings 10 to 1 2 feet long. 50 cents. Nanus Shipped to any part of the country. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. Mention The Revi. Long's Florists' Photographs To be usL-d in takin^^ urders. Sets $1.7:. and up. Purchasers' sekctions at list prices. Floral Art Catalogue.... Complete and practical for customers use. yii arrangements, illustrated and priced. Priced Lists on application. DAIT'I. B. I.ONG, Publisher, BUFFAI.O. 22 W. 2.Sth St. . NEW VORK CITY. Mantifacturersof WIRE i? DESIGNS and Dealers in m««mmH FLORISTS' i^ SUPPLIES Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., .$1.25 per lit; Sphagnum Moss ^i[l!?o"b^i\'e^s'&' Peat *'■"" p'^'" '"'•'®' i"^'"y ^ ^o. i. oTHEMOON and Small Fruits. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Moprisville, Pa. GOOD SMILAX, with urdcr, please. 12'jC per string, full length, (express prepaid.) Cash ( irdi-rs prompth hlled. HEITBY C. Wholesale Grower. SCHWIEMANN, Boz 26, Dauvers, 111. Mention The Re view when you WTite. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN LXSniE^^N^iiSrFIEE THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Florists' ^atalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Florists' Mutual CARNATIONS. Always mention the Florists' Review whei writing advertisers. Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, .ii^ FORT WAYNE, INC). Mention ll.irists' Review when you write. H. WEBEB & SONS, - OAKI.AKD. MD. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 354 The Weekly Florists' Review. AUGUST 25, ISJ.y GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Weather conditions con'inue good. We have had another downpour and ideal early fall weather. Carnations are getting a move on them now. Trade is as flat as a pancake. Roses are plentiful and of good quality, retail- ins at 75 cents to $1.00 per dozen; car- nations poor and scarce. Aster.s are plentiful, but of very poor qu.-.lity a.s yet. The last of the late propagation of single stem mum stock is now in and Ihe boys are looking the carnation benches over, with a view of getting them ready for early planting. There is a fine lot of Japan lilies to be seen in Smith's store window. They deserve to sell better than they do. Trade quiet. Quite a little ripple in white flowers occurred during the week on account of funeral work. White carnations are about over and white asters have been ruined by the blight, which has struck some crops hard, destroying nearly every flower and bud on the plants. We are having moist, torrid Cuban weather: every- thing seeming to fairly wither under the scorching rays of Old Sol. Sweet peas, unless late plantings, are nearly over. Gladiolus are in their prime, as is also a mixed assortment of outdoor flowers. GEO. F. CRABB. THE HARRISII EI5EASF. The time for the arrival of the Har- risii bulbs is here, and I have an idea which it might be well to test. If, as it is claimed, the Harrisii dis- ease is produced by a mite that is sup- posed to be in among the scales of the bulb, it seems to me it could be very easily killed by placing the bulbs in an air tight vessel and using bisulphid of carbon. I don't think it would in- jure the bulbs, and being verj pene- trating it would surely find all the mites. I have used it several years for kill- ing the pea weevil. As soon as the seed peas are ripe they are cleaned and put in a jug, then about a tablespoon- ful of the carbon bisulphid is poured on a rag and put in the jug, which is then corked up tight. In a few hours the larva will be dead, and if it kills the larva inside the peas it would sure- ly kill the mites inside the Havrisij bulbs, and the cost would oe very small. If found effective, of course the right way would be for the wholesale houses to kill the mites before they send out the bulbs, or. better still, let the grow- ers do it before shipment. If done on a large scale the cost of carbon would not be 5 cents per 1,0(M). I hope some one will be induced to give it a fair trial anyhow. JOHN BEIMFORD. BUT YOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers in The Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings of your certificate. A LEITER FROM \ ...Chrysanthemum Prize Winner... "The cutting was struck in January and put in a 4-inch pot about the first of Ft-bruary. rive weeks later it was shifted into a 6-inch pot; in Mav being given another shift into an 8- inch pot. in pure Jadoo Fibre. Later shifts were made in the s^me material, and about August 1 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." Don*t you want to be a Prize Winner this year? The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, •PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Revle "^'^^ MODEL 1^0^. •=""^'^''" Also Wire Rose Stakes. (=1^ QUEEN's, N. Y., Feb. i6, 'q7 11 V I as perfect V y to make tl Mr. The Br.. lyn, N.Y. Dear Sir:- your latest Model Carnation >>u\- port, and am free to say that 1 cu sideritthe best wire carnation sui port that I have ever seen. It i quickly and easily applied, and 1 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for tlie invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. i' LATBUSH, Brooklyn, N. V.. Feb. i8, *q7- Mr. Therox Parker. Dear Sin— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Witliout hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, < i Bros. W. HoBOKEN', N. J., Feb. iS, 'g?- Mk. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Supports. I think tliat e had from you are about Ijerfect as anybody vsill be able 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 every success i lmpuiieaandcslabli=lied . _^ I . k of Ai quality aKvays on " "■-'■*«•" "^ ,, 111(1. also a complete line of Iks, I l.r.-M-, W.. .,1 l; L-:.. ■-. lu-^h Moss and Peat. etc. ARRIVED, IN EINE CONDITION, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. ''d^/n" Oncidium Kramerii, ii!°oo' perTozen. Lager St Hurrell, f^o^at"' Summit, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 1 the sale of tht ars truly, E. AsMU Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. I The Model Plant Stake Co. | THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKLTN, N. Y. Now in Course of Preparation THE Herr's Pansies. Buy the Best, .'^ced ai $1 ."ill per '4 uz- Plants at 7."n per IIHI. $4.00 per I.IUJO. SMI LAX. Fine Plants from pots at 7.ic per 100; TlIXi per l.lilXi Sample plant-; for 10.- f I ALBERT M. HERR i y. I ANCA^TFR. PA. ^ LANCASTER, PA F'fe-»;'-s=i*5''fe'.-^'4s-^'i<*) '-fe*! '^r^ '-ssi*' Price, $5.00 Send in Your Order Now.... FLORISTS' wiitn, MANIAL '"" It will tell vou just what vou want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists' Publishing Co. 320-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. '^rBRNS 1.-Mi['rr 1110 j:l p.r 1 ilim, P. Cretica Albo-lineata, |:t riO per 100. N. Davalloides furcans, $lii00 per ICKi R, Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, 0. Mention The Reyk-w when you write. AUGUST 25. 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* cJ55 FIRE INSURANCE. If yoii want fire insuraiuv at cost speak up quick or you may lose the op- portunity. The Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. is prepared to protect .you at bare cost if you waat it. It enough do not respond by Jan. 1 to make it worth while to go ahead the gentlemen who are devoting their time to the matter will drop it altogether. EVERY ONE agrees that The Re- view took the prize with its report of the convention in last Thursday's is- .sue, and are wondering how it was ac- complished. It was simply hustle and some extra expense. It was ^he high- est daily paper speed and uiade by a weekly paper. Latania Borbonica AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. Must sell on account of moving. Three-inch. ver\ strong, with r> to 6 leaves, one full character leaf. SS.tH) per 100. $7.'i.00 per 1.000. ready for .n-inch pots. Four-inch, extra good, showing 2 good leaves. Shifted now will make good $1.00 retail stock for the holidays. $10.00 per 100, $.(.I0 4-inch HllllllHi: FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. ■iiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiii'.iiiiiiiiiiiiniimii Jiiiii Jinii :iiiiii hiiiliiiii: jiiii jii Address H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, III. | JWi iillli! mill; mill: :iiiii. :iiiii; Jiii: Jiliii iilli: illli; illli illii ill! iilli mil illll illii illli illii illli iilii; iliriilliLiiiP CINCINNATI. The Market. There is no improvement in the con- dition of the marljet here, hut tlie craft all predict a lively fall and win- ter trade and the indications are that we will have plenty of good rtock. We have been blessed with good growing weather this summer and field grown carnation plants are looking fine. Cincinnati will be able to keep up its reputation a while longer for pro- ducing an abundance of good blooms of this popular flower. For strong and thrifty looking plants Evelina sup- passes anything that I have teen this season. News Notes. The frame work and bars of Crit- chell's new greenhouse plant went up in smoke by a destructive fire at the Wm. Cordes &. Sons planing mill on the 16th inst. As fall is near at hand it will be a serious delay to Mr. Crit- chell and will require some tall hust- ling on his part to get things in shape before cold weather. The float representing the florists of this city promises to surpass any- thing that will be shown in the civic and industrial parade G. A. R. week. The committee is working hard and have met with great success in secur- ing cash donations. Our growers will contribute the necessary flowers and the store boys will display their artis- tic ability on this occasion as never before. The float will be 22 feet long and drawn by six horses. Fred. Gear has returned from the east, where he has been spending a couple of weeks. J. A. Peterson and wife have also returned from the lakes. Henry Schwarz is quite busy reno- vating his houses and getting ready for fall trade. B. EASTERN FLORISTS in need of flower pots can depend upon getting the right goods at the most favorable rates from the old reliable firm of A. H. Hews & Co., North Cambridge, Mass. Carnations!! ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Our Stock Surpasses that of all previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties, GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Mention The Reviev GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. hen you write. All Ready... Pansy Plants m bloon Jun ing ,00 per 1000 00 per 100 ,00 per 100 ,00 per 100 00 per 100 ,00 per oz. 00 per o/. Primroses- i lioice mixed. *J-inch .. 2. Pelargoniums— The Queen, strong. 2!4-inch 2. Carnations — Flora Hill, Mayor Pingree, Triumph, first size K, Second size 1. Ten varieties flowering Beg'onias, 2 and 3-inch 3, Pansy Seed, everv variety, at 3, Mitting's Giant Flowering at 4, The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations WANTED! 20UU FIRST CL.ASS SCUTTs. 500 JUBILEE. .iOO JOHN VCIU.NG. 500 TRIUMPH. 200 Mrs. G. .M. BRADT. All must be full grown, clean and healthy stock. Name best price and tell how many vou can supply. Address CHAS. W. CROUCH. Knoxvllle. Tenn. Mention The Review when you write. Pin^ree. Arinazindy and Triumph, field grown. Ready now, write for prices. DnCCO Brides, Belle Siebrecht and Meteors KM\rA " in 3-inch pots. Maids. Brides llUWkW jjjj^j Beauties in 2'4-inch pots. SMII.AX. in 3-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. CARNATIONS" Ment The Revle-n CHINESEPRIMROSE 15.000 smgle. mixed colorb. 2 and 2;;-iu.pot;, $2,00 per 100, Cmerarias, 2-incli pots, September 1st, $2,00 per 100, PaiiGV ^OoH ^ °'- ??■'*<'; "'■■ *3.50, Plants railSy OCCU. Sept, 20th, $3.5U per lOOO. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. Doses and.... Chrysanthemums STOCK THAT WILL GIVE YOU SATISFACTION. Brides, Maids, Meteors. 3-in,, $1,00 per 100; $35,0(> per 1000, 4-m,, $5,50 per 100, Beauties, 3-in,, $5.00 per 100; $45,00 per 1000. Beauties, 4-in.. $B..50 per 100, dirysanthemnms. — 2'4-inch stock, of Lady Fitzwigram, Glory de Pacific, Ber^raann. Robin- son, Bonnaffon, Modesto, Perrin, V iviand-Morel, Maud Dean, Maud .Adams, Emil and Gretchen Buettner, Yellow Jones, D, Spaulding, Lottie Berry, Marion Henderson, Crawford, Snowball, Defender, Mayflower, Thanksgiving, Whithers, Morton, Irene Woodford, Murdock, Golden Tro- phy, M, M. Johnson, Sunderbruch, Merry Mon- arch, Marquis de Mortmont. at $3.00 per 100. No more Booted Cnttin^s. POEHLMANN BROS. MORTON Grove, Cook County, III. Mention The Review when you write. Field Grown Carnation Plants.. stock Ready September 1st. -V good season has put our Field Grown Stock for Fall Planting in excellent condition, clean, healthy and strong. The condition of our ground is such to insure the lifting of a plant with little or no loss of roets .Send for Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists* Re\iew when you wrtte. GLASS for GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, HOrSEDS, ETC. Also Hotbed .-^aslies and Mats. Paints, Oils, Etc. THE BE£D GI.ASS & FAIN'T CO. 456 W. BROADWAY, - - NEW YORK, Mention The Review wlien you write. AUGUST 25, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 357 Are You Goin^ to g^^^^iaBuild or Repair? YOU WlUb NEED SOME or THIS MATERI/VE Florists' Supplies, Wire Work, Bulbs, Palms and Ferns. tl.C--W-t1.ELU&- -»_^.--_- cc. POLLVonrn- MASTICA, durable, adhesive, elastic, $1.00 per gallon can. LIQUID PUTTY, made expressly for greenhouse work, 251b. can, $1.50. VAN RYPER GLAZING POINTS, best glazing point on the market, per 1000, 60c.i by mail, 75c. SCOLLAY'S PUTTY BULB, to apply Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. each. MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, to apply Mastica, $1,00 each. STEEL ROLLER GLASS CUTTERS, 15c. each. ELLIS &. POLLWORTH, 137 oneida st., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phoenix RupicolaJ j. m. THORBURN & CO, A Fine Parcel of Tresh Seeds just arrived in excellent con- dition from the purest source in Asia, per 1000 seeds, 15s. HOMER PRICE & CO., 14 Castle Street. Long Acre, Mf-ntifin The Review whei LONDON. W. C. Marie Louise Violets KleKanI J-mcli pot plants Ino JiHe.isr) at $i; IKI per 1(11). Will tf^.wer in a shurt time. Asparagus Plumosus, Fine b-ineh pot plants for fall and winter sale, at $4.U0 per dozen. Cash to accompany order from unknown parties. F. HOLZNAGLE, HIGHLAND PARK, - MICHIGAN. Mention Tlie Review wlien you write. o THE JOHN I PANSY That's wliat they call me. <» M A N '*^- FRESH SEED NOW READY. J. B.'S Challenue I- all lii.it the word implies. Try It Larue Ir.ul.' p.icket fl.OO cash. PLANTS re,.d^ ,i1-MUt September l.ath JOHN BEIMFOBD, Wilton Jnuctiou, la. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Maids, Undes. I'erles and Meteors, in 4-in. pots, $».{») per 100 K;ii^rrin, Perles, Meteors, Maids and Brides. ,n ;l-Me h pots, $6.00 per 100. VIOLETS, Mane Louise, in '2!^-in. pots. $;i.0O per 100. BEGONIA REX, in 4-in. pots. $'20.(.I0 per 100. All of tlie stock is in fine, healthy condition. WM. F. EASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. NEW AND SECOND-HAND KIIATERIAL Eurchased from Sheriff, Receiver, and Assignee sales at :ss than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings, Hose, Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers and Engines, Rope, Light Wrought Iron Pipe, Cdass 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 4. IRON STS., CHICAGO. Write for our free illustrated catalogues. Ifentlon Florists* Review when you write. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVEAJg^36 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Ready for Immediate Planting. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Fully equal to those sent out the last six years, first-class and jierfectiy healthy In every resi>ect. Only selected growth from tlowerinfr shoots used in prV.pa^'atliig LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-Inch pots, J8.00 iier 11)0; 4-liicli i.ots, $12.00 iier luu. HETEOR. SUNSET, BON SILENE, PERLE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, nHE. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-lnell liots, $1.00 |)er IIKI; 4 Inch iK.ts, $10. (lU per IOC Mention The Review when you write, J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Rex Begonia. Rose Plants. Cll pots. $^.00 34 " ■' rooted cuttings, ■' ,. 4.00 Mixed Re.x. rooted cuttings, " .... '2.00 2-inch pots '■ ... 4.00 Write for prices on other stock. Terms cash or C. O. D. Named Kex Begonias, 3 of each kind in each ItO. GREENE &. UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. IIXI .\ii 100 Beauties. 3!4-inch $'1.00 Bridesmaids, 3',<-incli 3.50 Meteors, 3 J^-inch 3.50 Healthy, vigorous plants; grown for our own use. May be returned at our expense if not satisfactory, BURLINCAME, CaLIFORNI.-V. Brant & NoE-Gentlemen: Rose Plants arrived m splendid condition. Yours truly, E. H. McClelland. BRANT & NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL, Mention Florists' Review when you write. D ....CO-OPERATION.... F you are in the tracie and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company.^ 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 everythiiig 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 patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will eariigood divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY. 520-535 Caxton Building. CHICAGO, ILL. 358 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST 25, MADISON, N. J. Club Notes. Morris county gardeners and florists anticipated a great meeliug on Wednesday last, Mr. S. B. Elliott, of Reynoldsville, who is staying with Mr. F. A. Bell in Madison, having promised to entertain the members with stere- opticon views of and to give a general talk on astronomy. The elements were unpropitious. however, and the lecture was postponed. There was a fair at- tendance of members, however, when President Duckham called the meeting to order; also another noble display of garden and wild flowers. In the wild flower class A. Herring- ton secured the full award of 15 points with 120 named varieties, E. Reagan coming next with 13 points for a su- perb collection of 84 varieties. P. Cox made another gieat display of peren- nials and President Duckham brought down a nice collection of cannas. among which President McKinley was particularly conspicuous ana fine. The advisability of a fall show was next discussed. It was decided to have one, and committees were appointed to ;ecure a hall and draft a schedule, the same to be ready for distribution two months before the date of shov/. The hall committee report having secured McAlpin's hall. Morristown, for Tues- day and Wednesday, November 1 and 2; so the show will be held on these dates. - The Morris county society i-uts up a fine show from its own membership, but it would welcome some outside ^ompetition, and anyone desiring schedules with a view .of entering may obtain the same as soon as ready on application to our secretary, Chas. H. Atkins. Madison, N. J. It was announced on behalf of Mr. Elliott that he would give his proposed lecture any night convenient to the members, so the Masonic hall was en- gaged for Saturday night. The occa- sion was made an open one and a goodly audience was on hand. We were shown marvelous views of the latest achievements of stellar photog- rj'aphy and provided generally with a great intellectual treat. A. H. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. At the annual meeting of the Flor- ists' Hail Association at Omaha offi- cers for the ensuing year weie elected as follows: J. C. Vaughan, piesident; E. G. Hill, vice-president; .1. G. Esler, secretary; Albert M. Herr, ti'easurer. Messrs. Vaughan and Hill resigned as directors, and Messrs. E. Wienhoeber and Geo. M. Kellogg were appointed to fill the vacancies. Wm. Scott and .J. T. Temple were also made directors. The by-laws were changed so that the annual salary of the secretary shall be $50 for each million square feet of glass insured, that of the treasurer $20 tor each million square feet, and that of the president $7.50 for each million square feet. The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for two hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% as been conclusiveh pro^.-n bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also Is Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug*, and other insect pests without Injurv to the plant. A trial of a li.i-cent bottie will convince you that a really remarkable ins._-cticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., "Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you ^vTlte. KXpfERsoivTca TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. Choice Seeds. '^^j: Bulbs and Plants IMPORTERS, GROWERS AND !«^. <*'-^. <« Lrilium liarrisii.-* 5x7, $37.50 per J,000, $4.00 per JOO. 7x9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per JOO. Terms go days to customers of approved credit; otherwise, cash with order. Prices cm all other Bulbs and Roots cheerfully given. r. W. O. SGHMIT2. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. ESTABUSHED 1666 EMIL^STEFFEItS> sua." HJTEFFEHS. STEfTENSBROJi Mention The Review when y { Burpee's Seeds Grow | illTGMIINQS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUIbDIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florists' Review when you write. AUGUST 25, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 359 j (^ARNATIONS i STKONG, HEALTHY, FIEI.O GROWN STOCK. -S i:.i«i |l,l^^r^•ak. light pink Jl.UO S; ■« rjnii |,ii lire, hest red S.IK) t '-: T'Kii., !,■ McGowan, white 4.00 g > ;iiii vih, , Spra> 4.00 f ■S ::nii M.i\ .1 I'limr'-e, variegated yellow ti.OO ^ :» :;n(i M.,i,.||,, .. ,uk-t 4.00 t t^ iioOTi'd.iVuave.darkpiiik '.'.;.'!!!!!! 6!oo § 5 200 Wm. Scott, pink 4.00 t ^ 125 Delia Fox, pearl pink 4.00 g Vim PTC Strong, tield grown, t T lULLIOj at|4.00perl00. g 5 2'iUO Marie Louise, double blue. ^ g TiOOSwanley White. f 5 SOU California. S; ^ Samples mailed on receipt of stamps to 5^ ^ cover mailing. ^ I L. L. MAY & CO., I ? ST. PAUL, MINN. ;i EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN ...STOCK... Kentia Belmoreana C-in.. .". to 1 leaves. $1.^.00 tn $24.00 per do/er.. .lin., ") tu ij leaves. 112.011 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana B-in., 5 to 6 leaves, $12.00 to $l.8.00;per doxen. .i-in., 4 to 5 leaves, $ 9.00 to $12.00,per do/un. Field-Grown Carnations .\ line l,.t Will Ijc read> (ur Svpt, delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. l^pALMS EERNS The largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo, Wittbold, 1708 N. Halsted St. Chicago I'^lorists' Review i^i)i Uie liuyt 111 the nursery lint*, buth ia FRUSTS km ORHARIENTALS ,in,l ;it i.riccs Iciuit the tnwv, .-..iisult THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 32 Painesville, Ohio. Correspondence Solicited. Catalogues free. Mention The Review when you write. roR ruoRisTS. OurJ stock is iinvisually large and the list below comprises only such varieties as are especially adapted to Florists' use. ADIANTUM Variegatu._. .._ Grandiceps. ..2 LASTREA- .\ristata Variegata. Lepidota ts. Per 100. 11 00. 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 $3.00 B.OO 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 $25.00 .50.00 85.00 25.00 40.00 2'4 •i 2 5.00 6.0O B.OO 40.00 2 6.00 4.00 .1.00 50.00 45.00 40.00 ■£i 5.00 5.00 40.00 40.00 Inch Pots. Per lOO. 1000 MICROLEPIA Hispida 2 HEPHRODIUM I lertipes. . . .2 ONVCHIUM lapnnicum VA PLATVLOMA b.ilcata 2K POLVPODIUM Aureuui 2^ POLVSTICHUM Coreaceum.2>< PTERIS .Adiantoides Ili Cretica .Albo lineata 'i% Magnific Internata 2 Leptophylla 2 Ourardi 2 Palmata IH Serrulata iM Crista ta 2K Nana Conipacta..25i Sieboldi 2Ji Tremula 2K $6.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 6.0O 3.00 4.0O 4.00 4.00 4.01) 4.00 4.00 $40.00 25.00 40.00 40.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 25.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 3.5.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 3l'.00 35.00 35.00 35,00 It will be noted that we do not otter the almve l.v tlic do/eii. but will furnish live or more of anv one variety at 100 rate; 2.50 or over of one varict\ at liHIO rate. For other FERNS, PALMS and DECORATIVE STOCK see our current trade list. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phila, Pa. .- • ■' 1 Mention Florists' Review when you write. Mentlun Florists' Revk-w when you write Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Revie Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINDED the inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of THAT the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists' Review**** 360 The Weekly Florists* Review. AUGUST 25, 1S98. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American jadoo Co. .354 Amling, E. C . . . . 350-3.'M Baker, W. T 3.52 Barnard, W.W.&Co.3.i5 Bassett & Washburn .350 Bayersdorter, H. & Co 3i>2 Belmford. J 357 Berger. H. H. & Co ..3.52 Blanc &Co 359 Brant & Noe 3.57 Buckbee, H. W 35B Burpee, W. .\tlee t Co Chicago Wrecking Co. 357 Cottage Gardens .... 359 Critcheirs 355 Crouch, C. W 35R Cunningham, J. H .356 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 362 Dillon, J. L 357 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 3.56 Dreer, H. A 359 Elliott, W. H 3.53 Ellis & PoUworth ...3.57 Ernest, W. H 362 Esler, John G. Secy .362 Gibbons, H. W 360 Giblon&Co 362 Greene & Underbill. .357 Hancock, Geo & Son 356 Heacock, Jos 352 Herr, Albert M 354 Hews. A. H. & Co... 3,59 Hill. E.G. & Co 353 Hitchings & Co 3.58-360-362 Holton & Hunkel Co. 3.50 Holznagle. F 357 Hunt.E. H 3.53 Jacobs, S. & Sons.. .362 Jennings. E. B 3.52 Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .3.53 Kasting.W. F... 352-3.57 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co ,362 Kennicott Bros. Co.. 3511 Kraft Plant Tonic... 358 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 362 Kuehn. C. A 350 Kuhl, Geo A 3.56 Lager & Hurrell ...3.54 Legenfelder. C 351 Lockland Lumber Co. LongD. B.. Lord & Burnhara Co.362 Louisville Exchange 3.50 Louisville Tob. Co.. 359 Lynch. W. E 350 Lyons, M.I 351 MacBean, A. S 3.52 Manning J. W 3.51 Mav, L. L. & Co. ...3.59 Michel. E. H 3.50 Model Plant Stake Co. 354 Monmger. J. C. Co.. 360 Moon Co., W. H 353 Morris Floral Co 356 Morrison, A 362 Oak Grove Nursi .351 Pennock.S. S — Pierce, Butler & Pierce 362 Pierson, F. R. Co 3.58 Pittsburg Cut Flower _ Co Poehlmann Bros.... 3.56 Price, Homers Co.. 357 Prince. A. G. & Co.. 350 Quaker City Machine Works 360 Randall, A. L 350 Reed & Keller 3.53 Reed Glass Co 356 Regan Pt'g House. ..353 Reinberg Bros 351 Rice. M. &Co 353 Schmltz, F. W. 0....3.58 Schwiemann, H. C..3,53 Siebrecht & Son ....351 Smith. N.& Son 351 Smith, W.C 352 Soltau. C. & Co :-53 South Side Floral Co. Steffens. E 3.58 Storrs & Harrison. ..359 Stumpp & Walter Co. 355 Thomson, Anderson & Kennedv 360 Thorburn,J.M.&Co._ Vauglian, McKeilar & Winterson 3.50 Vesey. W. J.. Sec'y ..353 Weber & Sons 3.53 Wietor Bros 3.50 Winter, SB 350 Winterich, C 351 Wittbold.Geo 359 Witterstaetter, K....354 Voung, John Welsh. 3.52 Zirngiebel, D 351 EXCELLENT RESULTS. Rockfovd, 111., June VS. 189S. Publisher Florists' Review. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago, 111. 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You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. 4^ 4* 4* 4* 4» 4* FLORISTS' PIBLISHING COMPANY, 520-335 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. 4? .4? '4» 4» 4? 4? 4? r|r 4t IT ^' i M Now in Course of Preparation i The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 CAXTON BlILDING, CHICAGO. i WILL TELL YOU I JUST WHAT iYOU WANT TO I KNOW I IN JUST THE WAY I YOU j WANT TO BE ! TOLD. §11^1^111^1^1^ 362 The Weekly Florists^ Review. AUGUST 25, KROESCHELL BROS CO. lUFBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. LORD & BURNHAM CO. Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. 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ILLINOIS. ■SPENCE ' HEATER. uklibb"^ ot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CVPRESS BARS, ETC. anufactured e lonnhc ii Qnnc Factory. Queens Borough. by i- JaCODS fit OOnb, Office. 406 W.t3th St.. N.Y. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc.. at Wholesale SASH HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue GREENHOUSE BUILDING Copyright, 1898, bv rUORISTS' PUBLISHING CO.. 520-S35 Caxton Bulldinft, GtllCAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER i, 1898. No. 40. CIBOTIUM PRINCEPS. A young plant such as we Illustrate gives but a faint Idea of the grandeur of a full grown specimen of one of the large growing tree ferns, but plants in this stage are much more common than fully developed examples, and form a stem one or two feet in height, but Cibotium princeps develops with reasonable rapidity, and specimens with trunks 6 to 8 feet in height are not uncommon in cultivation, while in its native habitat the dark brown stems reach up twenty or more feet, and carry a crown of fronds that are Qbotium Princeps. are therefore more easily recognized. The species in question is one of the most effective tree ferns for large con- servatories, being a strong and rapid grower and not more difficult to man- age than the well-known Alsophila excelsa. The formation of the trunks of tree ferns in general is not a quick process, some of them requiring many years to often ten feet in length. It will be readily understood that such dimen- sions as these are a little beyond the capacity of the average greenhouse, but it being a number of years before such fronds of these are produced, this species is still available among the useful tree ferns. The fronds of C. princeps are tri- pinnate (or three times divided). gracefully arching in habit, and both the stems of the fronds and the crown of the plant are covered with light brown chaffy scales. A temperature of 55 to 60 degrees is sufficient for the welfare of this plant, a higher temperature than this being more likely to encourage the attack of insects than to be advantageous to the plant during the winter. As to soil, it may be said that tree ferns in general like a rather open, peaty compost, but where peat cannot be conveniently obtained, the second choice would be sandy loam enriched with dry cow manure. An abundant supply of water is needed at all times, and during the summer moderate shade is beneficial. Apparently there is some difference of opinion as to the native country of C. princeps, different authorities giv- ing Mexico and Jamaica as the place of its origin, and in common with many other ferns the name of this species has been changed from time to time, probably the latest name under which it has been published being Cyathea insignis. W. H. TAPLIN. LEAF MOLD. A subscriber to The Review says in a letter: "I have large quantities of oak leaves on my place and wish to make them available as a manure (sta- ble manure being exceedingly scarce) to use in my business. What chemi- cals would you advise and quantities and qualities would you use with the leaves to make them equal to stable manure?" In many localities of many states the annual deposit of the leaves through centuries forms the surface soil which we find in virgin forests. How far and wide this is a truth I am not prepared to say, but it is likely that the rich sur- face in the majority of places (-3 feet of the rich state of Iowa) was formed by the leaves of the forest through countless ages. In my simplicity I 364 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 1. 1S9S. know of no other agency that could cover the surface of the earth with its rich and natural deposit and although many states are now relatively treeless they might, ten thousand centuries ago, have been covered with gigantic forests. Gardeners consider the leaves of the oak, beech, maple and elm make the best leaf mold and none better than the first. I have never seen any chem- ical manure used with leaf mold. If we had a large accumulation of rotten leaves I would consider them a valua- ble dressing for any soil, either sand, loam or clay; with a black muck it would, of course, be out of place. To use for greenhouse work it is usually made up in this way: The leaves when first collected are spread out in a bed, any desired length and width and say rhododendrons and a host of plants, one-third of leaf mould to two-thirds of loam is of great value. I was reminded, a few days ago, of the use of well rotted refuse hops. Twenty years ago we ran after them, bought them at any price and rightly too, for they are as good an ingredient as was ever put in a compost pile and nothing equals them as a mulch. I have grown fuchsias with the help of hops that I would be proud to grow to- day. And solely by a heavy dressing of hops, I grew two acres of big drum- head cabbage. A big pile of leaves should be prepared every fall and a' dozen loads of refuse hops procured annually. Hops mixed with stable manure make the best and most last- ing of those old fashioned greenhouses, the hotbeds. WM. SCOTT. Bench of Eocharis Grandiflora at Critchell's, Cincinnati, O. 6 inches deep. On them put an inch or trifle more of horse or cow manure, then another G inches of leaves and an- other layer of manure and so on till the bed is 6 feet high. This, of course, would be done in November or Decem- ber. If possible to give the bed a good soaking at each layer of manure so much the better for it would greatly hasten decomposition. In the spring you should begin at one end and chop down and throw over the whole pile and this should be done every three or four months. The more it is moved the sooner it will be avail- able for use; but it will be nearly or quite two years before you can call it good prepared leaf mould. If you can- not procure animal manure, then use a good loam or sod in the same pro- portion. Chemical manures can be added when you are mixing your heap for immediate use. I have not used Peruvian guano for so many years that the quantity that is advisable is for- gotten, but with bone flour, bone black or super phosphate, a 6-inch flower pot to a wheelbarrow of compost can be used safely. For begonias, fuchsias, ferns of most kinds, azaleas EUCHARIS GRANDIFLORA. On page 237 of our issue for Aug- ust 4 we printed a description of Mr. B.P.Critchell's method of growing this eucharis and we now present a view of a bench of the plants in bloom in one of his houses. He finds this eucharis very profitable as a cut flower. AMONG BOSTON GROWERS. F. C. Becker's. This week our inclination led us to Cambridge, the home of Longfellow and Harvard college, and we found that the horticultural education was keeping apace with the scientific. Cam- bridge is also the home of the Boston typ« of Nephrolepis esaltata. Our first visit was with the originator, Mr. Fred C. Becker, and here we found the Bos- ton fern in its glory, and from freshly transplanted plants to plants ready for 6 and 7-inch pots with a few large specimens here and there. Mr. Becker has about six houses planted to neph- rolepis, and is taking orders and ship- ping every day. These ferns are all planted in benches and are potted up or shipped from the benches as to the 'requirements of his customers. Besides the nephrolepis (his leading crop) he is growing a fine lot of im- ported rubbers, Ficus elastica, about 2,500 all told. These were received from abroad when about 4 inches high, and were planted out in the open ground on June 2.5th. Mr. Becker ex- pects them to average 2 feet in height when it is time to house them. Small ferns for ferneries is another of his specialties, and he has them in all sizes. Also a fine lot of Araucaria ex- celsa in 5-inch pots. He has also a house devoted to palms of different sizes and varieties, which he uses for both selling and renting. In the same house there is an elegant lot of Selaginella Emiliana, a great favorite in this market. For succeeding crops, to follow the nephrolepis, of which he will in all probability be well cleaned out of by Christmas, he plants about 40,000 bulbs of narcissus and tu- lips and 2,500 Japanese (longiflorum) lilies. Azaleas are another of his fa- vorite crops, especially for the holiday trade. Mr. Becker is also a grower of bedding plants, which make a fourth crop in some of the' houses. He by his favorable location commands quite a local trade in flowers and plants, but his energy is put mostly in catering for a shipping trade for his specialty, the Boston fern. W. E. Doyle's. About five minutes' walk from Mr. Becker's we enter the v.-ell kept grounds of the old Hovey place, now owned and carried on by our popular retail florist, Mr. W. E. Doyle. Here we found his genial foreman, Mr. D. J. Murphy, busy with a funeral order; but as it was not of the rush order he took the time to show us around. Mr. Doyle has nine houses, all 100 feet In length, devoted almost entirely to growing fine plants and flowers for his extensive retail business. One house is used for specimens of palms, and I do not think a finer collection can be found anywhere in the country. Mr. Murphy called our attention to two fine tubs of Cycas circinalis, with a spread of fully twelve feet; and four large kentias of the Belmoreana type, which measured fifteen feet in height. In this house he also had twelve very large rubbers, which he uses for prop- agating from, and a fine lot of speci- men Cycas revoluta just throwing a new tier of leaves. Another house con- tains palms in from 7-lnch tc 12-inch pots, for store orders, while the next house is devoted to stove plants such as Pandanus Veitchii, dracaenas, be- gonias, crotons, etc., all in a fine, healthy condition. Mr. Doyle does not do much in cut flowers, but has a couple of houses which he uses for bedding plants and bulb stock. He has imported this sea- son about 700 azaleas and 15 pair of bay trees, and has a fine lot of Ficus elastica of his own propagation. SEPTEMBER 1, 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 365 Willis N. Rudd, President-EIect Society of American Florists. Mr. Doyle uses a lot of specimen palms, hydrangeas, etc., in beautify- ing his own grounds, and he is very proud of his well-kept lawn and sur- roundings, which are a credit to both himself and his able foreman. W. A. Bock's. Cambridge can well be called the home of the famous Boston fern, for at W. A. Bock's we again found it in pro- fusion. Three houses were devoted en- tirely to it, there being about 5,000 plants in all stages of growth. In one house, with a nice lot of palms, mostly kentias, we found a fine lot of an old favorite, in 5-inch pots, Pteris argy- raea, and a lot of small ferns for dishes. Mr. Bock also devotes one house to carnations, Scotts, McG-owan and Mangold being his varieties, and the plants in the field look fairly well, considering the excessive wet weather. Another house is used for roses, prin- cipally Brides and Bridesmaids grown for his home trade, of which he has 'considerable. A house of young palms in 4's and 5's look very promising, as also a house of chrysanthemums grown for flowers. Mr. Bock forces quite a lot of azaleas, hydrangeas, etc., for East- er, and has a fine lot of both hydran- geas and small ficus planted in the open ground. He is also a large grow- er of bedding plants, which he uses to follow the Easter crops of azaleas, hy- drangeas and lilies. P. WILLIS N. RUDD. We present herewith an excellent portrait of Willis N. Rudd, President- EIect of the Society of American Flo- rists, from a photograph taken last week. Mr. Rudd is the youngest man who has been selected to act as the chief executive of our national society, be- ing only 38 years of age. He was born near Chicago and acquired his educa- tion here and in the east, having fin- ished with a course at Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, N. Y. He was en- gaged in various pursuits till 18SG when he became superintendent of Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, near Chicago, and secretary and director of the asso- ciation that controls it. A range of commercial greenhouses was erected on the grounds soon after he took charge and this department became the most attractive one to him. It was not long before the fine quality of the chrysanthemums and carnations from this place began to attract attention, and they have held attention ever since. He has always taken an active inter- est in the affairs of the trade and his marked abilities and thorough good fellowship have won him many friends. For a number of years he has acted as superintendent of the annual exhibi- tions of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, and has been an important factor in bringing about the success to which they have attained. He has been a member of the Exe- cutive Committee of the S. A. F. sev- eral years, was for a number of years chairman of the Chicago Committee of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica, and was last year President of the American Carnation Society. AMONG PHILADELPHIA GROWERS. Edwin Lonsdale, Edwin Lonsdale has 30,000 feet of glass at Chestnut Hill. This is a Beauty place par excellence, two- thirds of the space being devoted to that rose. The aim is for extra long stemmed blooms. With that object the latest house is constructed with six- teen foot sash bars. They are all prac- tically east and west, even span and mostly with ground beds. These ground beds are made of concrete, 7 parts ashes and 1 of cement, finished off with sand and cement, in the pro- portion, I think, of five to one. The sand and ashes being on the place the cost of material— cement— for beds in the newest house, 175x26, was only ?20. This house presents a very neat appearance, with four walks (one at each side) and three ground beds. These beds were occupied last season by Beauties in their second year; they were dried and cut back in the sum- mer and made very strong growth. Mr. Lonsdale, however, has replanted this season entirely with young stock. He considers the old stuff good if given fresh soil and plenty of heat and water but feels more confidence in the young plants. Kaiserins on own roots are producing strong canes. Adiantum Farleyense occupies one side bench, grown to fives and sixes. Of orchids, cypripediums, cattleyas and dendrobiums are seen in num- bers. One section of a house is de- voted to chrysanthemums, chiefly Major Bonnaffon, Ivory, Mrs. Jerome Jones and a lot of novelties. These chrysanthemums are to be followed by early struck Beauties in pots. Palms and crotons are grown to specimens of great size, for shipping the former, arecas and kentias, the latter a num- ber of standard sorts. There are some big flowered begonias of Vernon type, also fuchsias and geraniums. "Have you anything especial to say Mr. Lons- dale?" I asked. "Tell them I am still experimenting," was the reply. The system is steam. The fuel buckwheat 366 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 1. coal. The output is chiefly sold through Samuel S. Pennock. Myers & Samtman. Myers & Samtman have 45,000 square feet of glass at Chestnut Hill devoted to roses. They have nearly 10,- 000 Beauties, a house each of Brides and Maids and half a house of Me- teors. They are trying 500 of their teas grafted on Manettl and also jiist a few of their Beauties in the same way. Their stock is all grown on benches, with plenty of head room. Their first houses were three quarter span to the south but the three latest additions are even span, for Beauties, very high, running east and west also. They manure and work their ground outside, not having composted soil for some years; allow liberal room for the plants to grow and use liquid manure. Mr. Samtman believes that heel cut- tings make quicker and stronger growth than ordinary wood. The system of heating is by steam; the coal, buckwheat. Mr. Myers is a firm advocate of keeping a man at his own work. If a house is to be built, glazed or piped, a builder, glazier or steam fitter is employed to do the work by contract and the rose growers keep on growing roses. Beauties are cut pretty much all the year through. The stock is sold to the city stores. C. & G. L. Pennock. Casper and George L. Pennock have 65,000 feet of glass at Lansdowne. Over 12,000 ft. have been put up this season. They have eight houses of Beauties — about 10,000 plants— three of Meteors, one each of Brides, Maids and Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, and one north side propagating house. They are still cut- ting heavily, the cut August 2 being l.SOO roses, 700 of them Meteors. The place is deeply interesting, being brim- full of ideas. The Brides and Maids are being car- ried over without replanting in new soil or resting to speak of; merely a pruning of light wood later. This plan was successfully adopted by David An- derson last year. The Beauties are partly in benches and partly in beds, the soil being five, six and ten inches in depth. The latter in a bench in- tended for undistui-bed use for three years. The plants of this variety range in age from six months to three and a half years; the latter are to be thrown out but some two year stock is being cut back and replanted. The glass is 16x24, excepting in the south side of the front house (new) where 24x24 inches is in position. This is the broadest glass in use around this city, to my knowledge; it makes a very light house and if strong enough should prove of advantage. From one to three steam pipes are used under the benches. The water pipe does double duty, serving also as a purlin to support the bars. Each house has spigots enough to give per- fect syringing facilities with 50 feet of hose. The walks are around the I sides. The drip from bars and gutter strip is carried off inside by a galvan- ized iron glitter outside. A steam pipe is run down the gutter between the houses; this is for melting a heavy snow, such a serious affair ordinari- ly where two houses have a common gutter between. The chief novelty is the steam fan. It is located over the boiler, whioh is at the lowest point of a gradually as- cending shed from which the houses open on both sides. The idea is to open the doors next the shed, close the ven- tilators and then start the fan. It is intended for use when the foliage is wet and will not dry owing to sudden cloudiness outdoors. I was unfortunate in missing both members of the firm and could not understand what ad- vantage this plan affords over that of turning on a steam pipe and a crack of air on at the top ventilators. The tan plan is perhaps more natural but is it not less effectual owing to the distance, 150 feet, which the air must traverse through the house to reach the lower end? A correction of any error either in fact or conclusion by Mr. Casper Pennock will be greatly appreciated by the writer. The plan is original in its application and very in- teresting. , The cut of this place is handled en- tirely by Samuel S. Pennock. Robt. Scott & Son. It is hardly fair to say more than a few words at this time about Robert Scott & Son. They have just moved from Penrose to Sharon Hill and are not yet in shape. Four new houses, 200 feet long, are planted in a variety of young roses. Eleven more houses are to be built from the old material brought with them. The business is partly in cut roses and flowering plants and partly in young roses for the catalogue business. Robert Craig & Son. The following from Robert Craig & Son, received too late for insertion in proper place: They grow 12,- 000 chrysanthemums for cutting to one and two blooms; varie- ties, Bonnafon, Liberty, Mrs. H. Rob- inson, Ivory (pink and white), Henry Hurrell, Maud Dean, Frank Hardy, Western King, Mrs. J. Jones and Mo- desto. Of Tulips 50,000, one third in pans and pots, two thirds in boxes, chiefly for Easter; varieties, Yellow Prince, La Reine, Vermillion Brilliant, Cottage Maid, Couleur de Cardinal, Murillo; Hyacinths, 10,000, half minia- ture for pans and half tall in pots; varieties, Czar Peter, La Grandesse, Lord Macauley, Grand Maitre. Conclusion. In conclusion, I desire, on behalf of The Review, to thank all these grow- ers mentioned for the uniform cour- tesy shown in furnishing information about their places. J. W. Y. THE RETAIL FLORIST. Patriotic Designs. Great events call for special endeav- ors, and the florist should always be ready not only to grasp popular ideas but to encourage and lead where a greater use of flowers is likely to be the result. Our war with Spain is an occasion where the retail florist can do much for patriotism and his business by put- ting his "up-to-dateness" into practi- cal and beautiful forms. Red, white and blue flowers should be used on every possible occasion, but more par- ticularly where members of the army and navy are being entertained. A very pretty dinner decoration can be made of red and white carnations and blue cornflowers, or delphiniums and any red and white flowers. If used loose in a vase no other colors should be near and no greens used. If ar- ranged in a round, flat basket, which is hest, arrange them very low and have each color by itself aad occupy- ing the same space. Small silk Ameri- can flags gathered in the center may be placed on the table, having the cen- ter of the flag opposite the middle of each cluster of flowers. If flags are not obtainable streamers of the new flag ribbon (which is very beautiful and much used by New York florists) can be used to great advan- tage and is much more preferable than red, white and blue ribbon. Another good idea, and one that can be used in thousands of cases, is when you have nicely lined your clean white cut flower box with wax or white tissue paper, spread a small silk American flag across the box and then put in your finest flowers, folding the ends of the flag over them. It will give the recipient a pleasant surprise when the box is opened. Of course you need not send flowers thus to a Spaniard, but it will be appreciated by any American. Unfortunately at the present we are often called upon to make a suitable funeral design for some dead young hero sailor or soldier; here are a few fine designs: A well made crescent wrealth of lau- rel leaves (Laurus nobilis); make the wreath full and round, having the leaves wired separately. Fix a fine pair of fresh cycas leaves, the stems going through the broad end of the wreath, the leaves resting on the narrow side of the wreath. Tie the stems to the wreath with a silk American flag, over which place a streamer of crepe. Such a design can be sold for from $15 to $50. Purple asters or whitS roses can be used instead of laurel, but they should be arranged very compact and the cycas tied more at one side. Another one is a large flat wreath of white roses, with a large cluster of Meteors at one side and a bow of flag ribbon. Then a flat cross made of Meteors, with a good cluster of valley at the head, with the cross resting on a large pair of cycas leaves, makes a beautiful SEPTEMBER ], 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 367 Philip Breitmcyer, Vid-Prc'sidcnt-Elect Society of American Florists. design, or the cross can be made of valley or white roses with a cluster of Meteors. Tie a bow of ribbon on the cycas. Any of the above can be made for from $20 to $50. Don't attempt or suggest crossed swords and guns, cannon or ships and such things. Simple artistic designs will give you more credit. Finish your work well. Wires, sticks, moss or tin- foil should never be visible on a well- made piece. D. AMONG WASHINGTON GROWERS. F. H. Kramer. F. H. Kramer has 50,000 feet of glass devoted wholly to the production of cut flowers, practically all roses and carnations. His varieties of the former are Meteor, Bride. Maid, LaFrance and Kaiserin. He grows twice as many Meteors as of any other variety, hav- ing been very successful with it. His soil is a sandy loam and he gives the Meteor a night temperature of 65 to 70 degrees, while the other roses have about 60 degrees. Kaiserin is grown for summer bloom only. The plants are on benches and are carried over several years. He has some in solid beds and from these he gets better flowers when the plants are several years old, but not so many of them, and they come more in crops. He is now tying down and drying off the plants, and will give no water at all till they are started up again in eight or nine weeks. He finds that the Kaiserin will come in crop quicker than any other rose that has been rested, and by starting them up the latter part of October the first crop should be in by Christmas. After cut- ting the Christmas crop he dries them off again, prunes out undesirable wood and starts them up again in only two or three weeks, and if the weather is favorable he may get the next crop in for Easter, but it is apt to come later. They are then kept blooming till dried off again in the latter part of August. La France is still an important rose in Washington and is always in de- mand when the flowers are good. The variety is treated about the same as the Brides and Maids, though more apt to come in crops. Mr. Kramer has been successful in getting Christmas and Easter crops by giving treatment similar to that accorded the Kaiserin. but it doesn't come as fast as the Kais- erin and must be started up a couple of weeks earlier to get in by the same date. The first crop will have short stems, but there will be another crop only a week behind and these will have fine long stems, often three or more feet long. In carnations he grows Scott, Mc- Gowan and Fisher. The latter is a poor winter bloomer but it gives a good crop of bloom in the field and he doesn't bench any carnations till af- ter his chrysanthemums are gone. Of course this wouldn't do farther north, but in Washington it is usually safe. When Fisher drops off blooming McGowan is ready to begin. Fisher comes in again after Easter and it blooms very heavily till July. Scott blooms continuously and not so much in crops. McG-owan works well all win- ter and is somewhat played out when Fisher takes hold in the spring. Mr. Kramer is growing about 20,000 chrysanthemums this year, and his leading sorts are Bonnaffon, Pink and White Ivory and Mrs. Jerome Jones. Other varieties are Marion Henderson, Dailledouze, H. McK. Twomljly, E. G. Hill, Robinson, Montmort and The Queen. The Pink Ivory comes a fine l)ink with him if the flowers are left on the plants long enough. As regards The Queen it is true that it drops its petals rather quickly, but he finds it a good seller just the same. He will this year have a house of Crimson Rambler roses in 6-inch pots for Easter sales. The plants are now in the field and are growing like weeds. C. Schellhorn. C. Schellhorn has about 23,000 feet of glass, also devoted wholly to the production of cut flowers. His soil is a clayey loam with some gravel. His roses are La France. Bride. Maid, Kaiserin, Perle and Meteor. This will be his first year's experience with Me- teor. La France is a leader with him. For winter work he grows it in raised benches. These are dried off in July, being careful not to allow the wood to shrivel, and the canes bent over. About September 20 they are started up and a thin mulch of rotted cow manure ap- plied about an inch thick. He gets his flrst crop in from six to eight weeks,, according to weather. Then a second crop comes in naturally for Christmas. The roses are then treated just the same as the tea sorts till July comes round again. He is sometimes obliged to use a mulch of fresh cow manure and in such a case he applies it on a cloudy day and scatters a little soil over it, and is careful to give free ventilation both night and day to insure the es- cape of the ammonia, otherwise the foliage may be burned. For summer flowers of the La France he uses both benches and solid beds. The plants on benches supply more flowers and they are easier handled. He dries them off the latter jiart of August and starts them up about ten or eleven weeks before Christmas and" after the Christmas crop is cut he gives them tea rose treatment till August again arrives. His treatment of the Kaiserin is the same as that given by Mr. Kramer. He still grows some Perles but is continually lessening the space de- voted to it, as he gets too many bull heads and the flowers sell le.ss and less freely. He will this season grow 2,600 chrys- anthemums, including Bergman. Bon- naffon and Pink and White Ivory He will also have a few lilies. IF YOU want to buy you will find It to your advantage to buy of the advertisers in The Review. If ynu want to sell, you will find it to your advantage to advertise in The Revipw. 368 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 1, ISSS. POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA. (From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Soott.) This showy plant is now botanically classed with the euphorbias, but is still far better known to the trade as poin- settia. It is a native of Mexico and that infers that at no time should it be subjected to a low temperature. Sinoe its introduction it has been a favorite in all collections of hot house plants, its brilliant scarlet bracts being un- ■equaled as a decorative plant in the very darkest days of winter. Of late years it has grown greatly in popular favor with our flower-buying patrons and as the lily is now known as the Easter flower, the poinsettia may and is known as the Christmas flower. They are often used for decorations when cut with two or three feet of stem, but are more satisfactory in every way when it is possible to use them in the pots. Although their fine leaves soon drop in a dry room, the showy 'bracts remain on for several weeks, always giving the purchaser good value for the cost, and as it is one of those plants which we never get returned "to keep for another season" it is satisfactory and profitable to grow, more so than the majority of plants we handle. Old plants that have rested from January to April or May should be shaken out clean of any old soil, pot- ted into 4, 5 or 6-inch pots as their size may require, the shoot or shoots shortened back only to the sound wood. Place in a warm, light house and syringe daily. In four or five weeks there will be a crop of cuttings. In taking off the cuttings leave one young eye at the old stem so that an- other break will give you another lot of cuttings. As most of your cuttings will go into the sand after you have discontinued firing, there will be no bottom heat; so the cuttings want shade and the sand must have a thor- ough soaking twice a day in warm weather. In about three weeks the cutting will be rooted. Lift carefully from the sand and pot into 2io or 3- inch pots. For the first few days, or till the young plants begin to make roots in the soil, keep shaded and moist by frequent syringing. When once they have got hold of the soil they want the fullest light, and in the warm months the greatest possible amount of fresh air. The main object in the cultivation of the poinsettia is to obtain a stocky, sturdy plant, retaining all its fine foli- age, as dwarf as possible, but crowned with a fine head of what the public call the bloom. Two shifts are enough; from the 214 to a 4-inch, and from that to their fiowering pot. a 6-inch or in later struck plants a 5-inch. Batches of cut- tings can be taken off at intervals from May 1 to end of August, the very latest propagated often making most u.^eful little plants. The poinsettia is very unsightly without its large handsome leaves, and these are too often seen drooping and yellow or entirely absent at Christmas time just when the plant should be at its best. There are three causes for this; First, a low temperature (60 de- grees at night is the lowest they should ever be) ; second, starvation at the roots, either through an impover- ished soil or insufficient root room, and thirdly, as common a cause as any, their roots being disturbed after they begin to form their bracts. A very im- portant point to remember is that they should have their last shift never later than middle of October and two weeks earlier is better. They cannot endure their roots disturbed in the least when near their flowering period. The best soil for them is two-ithirds of rather heavy turfy loam, with one- third of well rotted cow manure, and at the last shift add one pint of bone flour to one bushel of compost. They are very liable to be troubled with mealy bug, which infests their flower umbel proper, but if syringed daily as they should be they are easily kept down. Greenfly also attacks them if regular fumigation is neglected. If very large bracts on 5 to 6-foot stems are desired, you can plant out in 6 inches of rich soil some thrifty young plants in August. In this way you can get bracts 20 to 24 inches across. Plants unsold, or those you cut for the flower, should be stored away in January either in a warm shed or be- neath a bench where not a drop of water will touch them, and allowed to rest perfectly dry till started again the following May. There is a so-called white variety seen occasionally which is certainly not worth growing, and there is a va- riety called P. p. plenissima, or com- monly called the double. It is with me about ten days later than the type, but is very intense in color, stands travel and handling better and although not making such a wide stretch of bracts is most desirable in every way. IMPRESSIONS OF BOSTON. Boston was not looking her best that August day. A heavy fog hung over the harbor and a flne rain was falling. The streets were wet and slippery, the wind rushed round the corners in a way that made umbrellas useful only for keeping you dry above the belt. The whole effect savored strongly of an advance equinox. Yet the town was attractive. Who could forget it was the same dear old Boston that had so royally entertained us all just njne years ago? When nothing was too good for us and every moment of our too short stay was full of interest and enjoyment. To a Philadelphian the town seemed surprisingly busy for midsummer; the streets were thronged with shoppers, the florist stores evidently doing con- siderable business. The retail places on Tremont street were a good deal like those at home in their general ap- pearance, but there were one or two on Park Square that reminded one of Baltimore with their snowy window effects set off with a vase or two of bloom and a graceful festoon of some delicate green thrown over the frame work at the side or trailing from some tall vase on to the window seat below. There were quite a lot of Kaiserins and Meteors to be seen, some Beauties, mostly short, and an occasional bunch of Brides and Maids that, as with us, looked a trifle run down by the heat just passed. Golden rod was beautiful, very rich in some of the windows, also gaillardia used in one neat arrange- ment with telling effect. Asters were quite plentiful and there were some carnations, but sweet peas, which had been superb in the August of the con- vention year here, were rarely to be seen. The hot, dry weather followed by the rain, 'twas said, had spoiled them. It was also intimated they had been overdone here in the past few years. Among plants ferns were most prominent, and of these the Boston fern was easily flrst. It was in the stores, in the hotels, almost every- where that any attempt had been made at adding a touch of refinement. Gen- erally speaking this drooping Nephro- leois was thriving, and seemed at home. There was quite an assortment of other ferns, many of them maiden- hairs and a goodly lot of rubbers. At the City Hall cut flower market Welch Bros, were decidedly busy. Mr, Welch said John Young, of Xew York, had been there the da.v before — it is always pleasant to hear news of the family when away. The refrigerators were large and well arranged. Roses, carnations, bulbous stock, specials (roses) and fakir stock each had their separate ice box. Every grower's pro- duct was tagged with his number. Short Beauties were in active demand at $1 a dozen, the few selected with longer stems that were coming in brought $3. Prices way ahead of what they now bring at home. It was ex- plained that July and Augtist are fairly active months in Boston, partly owing to the summer visitors, also that as there is much less stock with no more business prices are apt to be higher now than in September and early October. The co-operative cut flower market is a very interesting place. It ought to be a good thing — it is under a fine church on Tremont street. Seven years ago five or si.x growers organ- ized this company, issuing sixty shares of stock at a par value of $25 a shai-e. The stock was subscribed for by grow- ers only, no grower being allowed more than three shares. When this $1,500 was paid in a State charter was secured. The market opened with thirty-five growers; it now has nearly one hundred and fifty. Practically all the Boston cut flower producers who bring their own stock into the city, excepting Messrs. Wood and Cotter, who sell from store to store — peddling it is termed. Each stall in the market consists of a table three feet square on which the trays are laid, with corresponding spaces underneath, useful for slipuing SEPTEMBER 1. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 369 the trays when empty. These stalls are rented for $42 a year, less |6 if prepaid. The stalls nearest the door and on the middle aisle arc most de- sirable, so each fall an auction is held. The premiums from the sale of privi- lege to rent stalls last year realizea $1,200. Mr. Walsh, the manager, opens the market at 6 o'clock each moi d- ing. by 7 all the growers are supposed to be ready for business, and by S o'clock business for the day is prac- tically over. What stock remains unsold is put in the refrigerator, la- beled by the grower, and left for the manager to sell if possible on a 10 per cent, commission. So successful has the company been that the income from rents, privi- leges and commissions, after deduct- ing all expenses, has enabled them to pay good dividends. Last year it reached 40 per cent. The stock is now worth $75 a share, seem- ingly a low figure. The retailere at first objected to the plan, but now find it a great convenience. To the grow- ers, especially the small ones, it is an immense advantage, being practically BOW on a cash basis and saving much time. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown, August 27, 1S98. AMONG CHICAGO GROWERS. F. Calvert & Son. F. Calvert & Son, Lake Forest, will grow only Bride and Maid in roses for the coming winter, having dropped the Beauty, which didn't do well with them. For summer they grow Kaiser- in and Testout. They are trying an experiment with the idea of reinvigorating their rose stock. A year ago last May they put 50 plants each of Beauty, Bride and Maid in .'H-inch deep flats and these were left out until there was a good freeze in the fall when they were placed in a cool cellar where bulbs are stored and left till March. The plants were then shaken out. potted up and started in a cool house and later plant- ed out in beds under glass to supply wood for propagating. They think they have put some new strength into their stock by giving this complete rest. All their carnations are now planted in under glass and they find this plan gives results much superior to grow- ing on in the field. With them Flora Hill has been first rate and the plants have lifted splendidly. Daybreak is standard with them and Bridesmaid is fairly satisfactory. Jubilee has done well and has shown very little rust. McGowan is a good white yet and they still gi-ow Alaska, more for spring work, though may drop it soon. Scott doesn't do well with them. They have a very heavy soil and give their car- nations a night temperature of 50 to 55 degrees. NOTE OUR department devoted to the retail florist. In this department Tvill appear weekly the very latest re- garding the arrangement of flowers in the leading New York stores, with handsome illustrations of arrange- ments that may prove useful sugges- tions to our readers. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. We present herewith a second in- stallment of entries in our prize com- petition for best labor-saving or valua- ble device useful to florists: =-==_.===_-===== ^ _ is <)x20, is de- voted entirely to carnations, and he is a firm believer that to improve quali- ty and to keep repair expenses down to a minimum, solid beds are preferable to benches, and his success la.st year more than convinced him that he was right. This house will contain about 4,.5iKl plants, of which Scott will be the principal variety, with the balance di- vided between Flora Hill and Welles- ley. He has also a fine lot of Freedom HEADQUARTERS FOR All the \ovelties... All the Standard Sorts W. ATLEE BIRPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Always mention the PlOPiStS' RevleVV when writing advertisers. SEPTEMBER 1, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. and Daybreak which he proposes to sell this tall. A house 160x"2(i. and a house IsoxKi. are now full of Jacque roses, all in pots. These he will soon dry off and rest preparatory to winter forcing. For a fall and early winter crop. Mr. Cartwright grows chrysanthemj.ims. handling them altogether in pots r and 8 inch. Ivory is his principal variety. These are all grown to about four or five stems and till up entirely the two latter houses. He grows them during the summers months, out of doors, in temporary frames. His Jacques, which crop will follow the chrysanthemums, he brings in at different times so as to keep up a continuous crop. He usual- ly begins cutting about the first of Fel)- ruary and continues up to the first of May." It takes about 3..5(:»0 pots to fill up his space. In addition to these crops, Mr. Cartwright forces about 20, Iree from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. IJutted glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It. lasts longer, looks betterand costs less than the old-fasluouc'ii roof, liut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, lor 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 snp -' ' knot.sandall other'defects. stained Lockland Lumber Co. Lockland, Ohio. Write for Circul or Estimates b'OR SALE-Kc retail stand. SITUATION W.\NT;;D- By single florist. Ger- nian-.\merican, age 25, 10 years' experience in all branches; good flcral worker; sober and trustworthy; salary $45.00 per month. Only responsible parties need answer. References. Address V., care Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 leet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least I3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about isoo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address " Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— First class florists' store in Chicago. Excellent trade, established fifteen years. Owner desires to devote his whole time to other business. An unusual opportunity. Address Max, care of Florists' Review. QITUATION WANTED— By expert grower ol 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 m- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D., care Florists' Review, Chicago. WANTED -By young lady, position in cut flower store. Is competent in general design and deco- rative work. Good reference. .Address J. J., care of Florists' Review. WANTED— Man with from $1,000 to »i,50o in the florist and hot house vegetable business. Full details given. No triflers. Address Vegetables, care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Six greenhouses (6,000 feet of glass) all in good condition and well stocked ; all modem im- provements ; located in one of the principal cities of Southern Michigan, with population of 4,000. No com- petition. Have other business. Must sell. Address C H. Peck, Hudson, Mich. "\\7 ANTED— First class roan who understands the VV business and is thoroughly acquainted with tm growing of flowe TO RENT— To reliable partner, 11 greenhouses, 16001. feet of glass, store, 7-room house and bam. Busi- ness established 15 years, rebuilt last year. Finest loca- tion in Chicago, t^r will sell the greenhouses; cause, poor health. Garfield Park Floral Co., 1688 West Mad- ison Street, Mrs. Decker, proprietor. FOR SALE— Four frreenhouses, 6coo feet of glass; well stocked ; business good ; in a growing Penn- sylvania town. A bargain. P., care of Florists' Review. ^BBII aV Fine stock, ready to run soon ^IVIILIIA as planted, wintersown and *'■"■■■'•'»■ several times headed back. 2'5-inch pots, $2..50 per 100. Bougainvillea G. Sanderiana. 3-in. pots. $1.50 per doz.. $10.00 per 100. Roses. Bride and Bridesmaid, S^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cyperus Alternifolius. 2'A-in. pots, $2.50 per lOO. Grevillea Robusta. 2'4-in. pots, $2.50 per inn, NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. w ANTED— First class beauty grower, to work under foreman. None others need apply. E. Buettner, P.irk Ridge, 111. WANTED— Single man of good, steady habits, who understands rose and camation growing. For further particulars, address C, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED By capable grower, Ger- man, married, near Chicago. Grower of roses, car- natioi F. S., narried, near Chicago. Grower of roses, car- lums and general stock. References. Address of Florists' Review. PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock ol Plants in the West. 1708 N. Halsted St, Chicago WANTED— Position as foreman in first class estab- lishment by one who learned thoroughly in Eng- land the trade of gardening, and has followed the florist business for ten years in this country. Will take nothing but first class place and will start at ^o.oo a month, with chance of raise after showing ability. Good references. Address Hemb, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a strictly temperate, all around man. Good propogator, care taker, de- signer, and understands the care of roses and carnations Very best of recommendations. Address K. C, care or Florists' Review. Mention Florists' Review when you write. For Sale or Exchange. 1,000 Vucca .Aloefolia and \ariegata, field grown. 6-8 inches, $8,00 per 100. 500 field grown Roses— Rambler, Souperts, Queen Scarlet, etc., $6.00 per 100. Or will exchange for good field grown Carnations. JUMCTIOII CITY FI.ORAI. CO., JUKCTION CITY, Kansas. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 374 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 1, 1898. CO-OPERATION. If you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to The Florists' Re- view, send in your name and one dol- lar now and you will receive not only The Florists' Review for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Co. Why do we make such an unparal- leled offer? It is very simple. You will have an interest in the suc- cess of the paper. You will see that you can buy every- thing that you want to just as good advantage from advertisers in the Florists' Review as elsewhere, and at the same time benefit yourself by in- creasing the earning power of your certificate. This mutual arrangement cannot fail to bring to the paper a heavy ad- vertising patronage, and as a result the stock represented by your certifi- cate will earn good dividends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the Florists' Review (always men- tioning the paper) the larger your div- idends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. Ad- dress the Florists' Publishing Co., 520- 535 Caxton building, Chicago, 111. Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. Bassett& Washburn wietor bros. TOMATOES. Mr. H. Stevens, grower for the South Mountain Gardens, Milburn, N. J., is very much pleased with Sutton's Best of All and Frogmore tomatoes. They are now receiving 15 cents a pound for the fruit and are offered 35 cents a pound for them for the coming winter. The fruit is very handsome and the fia- vor far superior to that of any other tomatoes on the market. 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ^'"'"'iLl.'Se'^l^irn'ClT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. W. E. LY\CH, ...Wholesale Florist... The right kind of slock, packed in the rieht war delivered at tbe right time, and at the right price's 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A.L. m HUNTS REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MARKET. The past week has shown no improve- ment, which was not to be expected, however, as we are still within the lim- its ot the summer season. The cool weather earlier in the month has been followed by a spell of extreme heat, and as a result, business suffers, while the quantity of stock sent in has increased considerably. Beauties are showing some improve- ment in way of size and stem, but the heat has taken out some of the color Maids and Brides still run small and poor. Perles are good, but do not keep long. ' Carnations average fair only, but un- less disposed of the same dav as cut are practically unsalable. Asters are coming in much better, the later varieties, nota- bly 'Semple's," being very fine. Gladioli and tuberoses in fair supply. ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washinirton St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Tull Line of Wire De- ■^■^ ■— .Successor to signs and Florists' MB / Winter & Glover "^ s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SU Caulogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Fon\-arded. GROWEROr ROSES. cutVlowers. MORRISTOWN, N. J.— The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Soci- ety will hold an exhibition here No- vember 1 and 2 next. The premium list has been issued and copies may be had on application to the secretary, Mr. C. H. Atkins, Madison, N. J. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolpli St.. CHICAGO, ILL. HOLTON & Hl\KEL CO. Wholesale Piorists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIG\S-OLR OWN MAKE 437 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Bo«, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. M. RICE & GO.^s^^^ MT. VERNON, N. Y.— Mr. Herman Bowman, the florist, was married Aug. 28, the bride being Miss Anna Nack. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' ' Supplies SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. Cut Flowers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF -Ml telegraph and telcplu.nc orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. Mention Florists' Revif CHICAGO. V.M.^tW. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. 26 N. 4fh St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Revlev Mention Florists' Review when you write. A. G. Prince & "^Ji Company A^entsfe-^^^^^^^^ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A fuU line ot supplies alwaj-s on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO. ST. LOUIS GUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write ...LOUISVILLE... Florists* Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special tacilities tor shipping south. UnenualeJ returns lor good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 1, The Weekly Florists^ Review. 375 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. We can fill all orders . Roses and Ca BEAUTIES. rt notice with all leadiner e headquarters for fine AMERICAN trial and con\-ince yourself. Write for Prices on ROSt PUNTS. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. > THK PUHI.l ingly violatii all pr :!ied to appended letter is our apologv lai was intended as a strictiv private commii- \V. S. HEFFKON. Ma\a.;er. FERNWOOD, MICH., 8-23-'98. Mr. E. C. AMLING, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Dear Sir : — Having been for many years a firm believer in SPIRITUALISM, aicoliolism and rheumatism; while in Omaha attending the late lamented convention, 1 cnuld not resist the opportunitv of visiting the celebrated FORTUNE TELLER, Herr Schneickelhannas. The distinguishea seer re- ceived me with cordiality. I'pon stating that I had come to him for information concerning my FUTURE LIFE, or rather, business prospects, the formality over of my crossing his palm, he crossed his legs and lapsed into a TRANCE. This lasted for a short time only. Upon regaining his senses, the wizard stated that in the whole course of his long and varied experience he had never had so easy a task, he then spoke as follows : " Vou are a florist and have had many sad experiences in obtaining good stock for a fair price. Vou have been over-reached, earlv and often. From now on buy vour flowers from Amling and you will MAKE MONEY.*' I need not tell you that I felt that my nione> had tfeen well spent. With a light heart I went on my way rejoicing. Please put me on your mailing list. Vours very trulv, A. JOSH. P. S.— My money is good and 1 always remit promptly, which I am told is more than everyone does; so in case I send you an order, which I shall, as soon as I receive your price list, you can govern vourself accordinglv. In case you wish to investigate my credit I will refer you to the Sand Bank of Mound City. P S. Again. What interest can I get in your city ^ I expect to have money to loan. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc Stock solicited. llention The Review when you write ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell vou just what vou want to know in just the way "you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may De quick and easv. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 320-535 Ca«:ton BIdg., Chicago. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. THE FOR ALL Florists Mention Florists* Review when you write. Seaforthia Elegans. We have a very fine lot of these in254-in. pots, ireadv to shift) 3 to 4 leaves, stockv and clean, $100 per do/,, $7.00 per 100. Light packing, low- OAK GROVE NURSERIES, Seven Oaks, Fla. Mention The Review when you write. EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN Kentia Belmoreana fi-in., .') to 7 leaves. $1.5.00 to $24.00 per dozen, .l-in., .') to 6 leaves, $12.00 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana t)-in., 5 to 6 leaves, $12.00 to $ls.OO"per dozen. .1-in., 4 to 0 leaves, $ 9.00 to $12.00;per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A tine lot will be ready for Sept. delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 100°o Profit For You and entire satisfaction for your cus- tomers. What more does anybody WALKER'S PLANT FOOD .ABSOI.L'TEI.V OI^ORLESS is an ideal food for fiouse plants. Send for free literature. Walker Fertilizer Co., Clifton Springs, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. cuftin'gs of Ageratudi Princess Pauline, tlu lel :t habit, col plant for retail trade, per 100, $2.00. Cyclamen Persicum in four colors, fine plants, 4-in.. per 100, $12.50. Roses -Souv.deWootton and Bougere, 4-inch, per 100, $).00. Field Grown Carnations, Jubilee, .Armazindy, Mayor Pingree. per 100, S7.00. .Alaska, McGowanl Kohinoor, Daybreak, Rose Queen, Scott. Dorner and W. D. Sloane, per 100, $5.00. Cash with order. CHRIST. WINTERICH, . DEFIANCE, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. "JIST RECEIVED." We have iust received a grand lot of DRACAENA CANES. Send for list of varieties and prices. SIEBBECHT & SON, New Boohelle, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HERBACEOUS FERENZTIAI.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pceonies. Pyrethruma, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading ESTAnLiSHEO 1854. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. M.-ntion The Review when you write. Sphagnum Moss A very select quality, "5c per bale, 1* bales $6.00 Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 376 The Weekly Florists^ Review* SEPTEMBER 1, 1S98. TORONTO. Exhibition excitement is now at about fever heat. The formal opening takes place tomorrow and the boys are all busy taking in their plants to- day. There is every appearance of the horticultural part of the show being larger and better than has been seen here before. Mr. W. Scott, ct Buffalo, is to judge the plants this year instead of cut flowers, etc. His job will be no soft snap. The Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion (not Society) convention will be held in St. George's Hall on Wednes- day the 7th of September, and in the Administration building at the Expo- sition grounds on the 8th. The program has been published and has an attractive appearance at any rate. It is to be hoped that there wiil be a good turnout of the profession and those interested, so that the asso- ciation may be given a good sendotf at this its first real regular meeting. The Horticultural Society had its weekly outing last Wednesday and met at the Steele Briggs Seed Co.'s green- houses. King St., E. About a dozen were present and spent a most enjoya- ble and instructive afternoon. Mr. John Riggall, the foreman, and Mr. S. E. Briggs showed the company around the greenhouses and trial grounds. The former must be congrat- ulated on the high state of order and cultivation of everything both inside and out. And the thanks of the so- ciety are due to the latter for his kindly reception of those who were lucky enough to be present. Carnation planting is well under way now and in many places finished. The weather lately has been a little more favorable, there having been some rain. The plants in the majority of cases were in very good shape for mov- ing and should come along well. DELAWARE, 0.— Jos. H. Cunning- ham lost 150 square feet of glass by hail, Aug. 16. Loss was covered by in- surance in the Hail Association. Vj.J.jj.aj.ji.Axj.j.j^^.j.^4.j..Lj.4.4J.j.4..f«i» -I -» -» -» ^ ^ 4 LETTER HEADS BILL HEADS ENVELOPES CIRCULARS PRICE LISTS SHIPPING TAGS If you want any of the above, or any other printing, we can supply you. Best work and moderate rates. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. f 520-535 Caxton Building, | CHICAGO. I SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, t^fe^ Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. .J ROSES- rican Beauty. Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle. La Franc Kaiserin. 3 and 4-inch ASPABAGUS FI.UBIOSt7S, MABIE I.OUISE VIOLETS, young plants. A. S. MacBEAN, LAKEWOOD, N. J. [.rrti;"". GIANT PANSY ^^t!"; anv and ScotLi ■ supplied the 1 oloring, (ron er Trade pkt.. 25c Coast for years.) CYCIAMEN GIANT PERSICUM. Fresh crop Giants. Pure white, rose, red, white with pink eye, rose with red eye. Per 100 seeds, T.'jc, in separate colors. Mi.ved, per 100 seeds, 6.5c. Cyclamen BTTLBS of above sorts, 2 to 3 inches diameter, separate, dozen, $1.00. Roman Hyacinths, white, 12-15, per 100, $1.90; per 1000, $1S,00. Roman Hyacinths, white, 13-1.5, per 100. $2.25: per 1000, $20.0) Selected bulbs Freesia Refracta, per IfOO, de- livery included, $3.50; 250 bulbs at 1000 rate. 5 per cent, discount for cash. H. H. BERGER & CO. 220 Broadway, NEW TORK. (F.stablisliedlS7S.) Florists' Review whe^l you write. PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN. It is First-Class in Every Respect. Finest mixed in great varietv of fancv colors. $1.00 per pkt. of 2500 seeds: $-) 00 per oz.; 3 ozs., $15.00. Prepaid by mail. Finest Yellow, White, Blue. Black. Red. Pink and Lavender shades, in separate colors. $1.00 per pkt. All large flowering. Cash With ( >ki»fk. E. B. JENNINGS, LockBox234. SOUTH PORT, CON N . Mention The Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THt L.AROBST —^ SUPPLY MOUSE II IN AMERICA New catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For tile trade nnly. 50 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Menlli>n F-'lorl.-t.-^" Review when you write. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. lission Florist. 495 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Re\-lew when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice 5tock Solicited. (jiir central lotration enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Re\'iew when you write. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA, LATANLA. BORBONICA. Mi^ntlnn Florists' Review when you write. Boston Fern. Weil Grown, Leafy Plants. s-inch pans. $l-SO each. $l>.(Xl per dozen. <;-incli pots, $1.00 each. $12.00 per dozen. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown. Pa. Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 1, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 377 NEW CROP SEEDS. We beg to offer to the trade the following HIGH GRADE seeds, strictly NEW crop ^ PANSY. Hunt's Inrivalled Mixed. Giant Trimardeau Mixed. The standard high grade mixture for Florists. J oz., $8.00; one eighth oz., $1.00; trade packet, 25c. Our own mixture of all the named varieties of the Trimardeau Pansies. 1 oz., $3.50; one quarter oz., $1.25; one eighth oz., 75c; trade packet, 25c. Fine mixed; a mixture of all the Bedding Pansies, containing over THIRTY varieties. 1 oz., $1.00; quarter oz., 25c ; trade packet, 10c. And all the leading NAMED varieties ; for price of these please send for our circular on PANSY SEED. ^ SMI LAX SEED. Trade packet, 10c ; oz., 25c; quarter lb., 90c ; lb., $3.25. i rvn AMFW DmCin IM ninAMTFI lltl Grown for us from our own stock seed. Hunt's strain of Cyclamen •g I.H^LAIVILI^ rLI\Olt.UIYI UIO/MH ILUIVI. is known generaUy by the trade. Bright red ; white, pink throated. Mixed, including all the desirable colors. 100 seeds, 75c ; 1000 seeds, $5.00. 5 PRIMILA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. 0";o^7„r cTa^ 0'"^^^^^^^^^ Single White Trade Packet, 350 seeds, 50c •^ Red " 350 ^^ 50c " Kermesina Splendens " 350 " 50c " Mixed " 350 " 50c PRIMULA Obconica Trade Packet, 25c CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora " SOc Double White Trade Packet, 50 seeds, 50c " Red " 50 " 50c " Mixed " 50 " 50c CALCEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora GLOXINIA Hybrida Grandiflora For a complete list of Florists' Flower Seeds see our general catalogue, sent on application. Address I E. H. HUNT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ferns. Ferns. 100,000 very fine commercial stock, grown in 2-inch pots, strong and hard, no better stock offered at double the price. $2.50 per 100; S20.00 per 1000; $50.00 per 3,000. Also a large stock of field grown CARNA- TIONS, of the leading varieties, $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. TniyiATfl SEED ""OR SAUB lUmHIU OCCU in limited quantities. Suttun's best of all and Frogmore sele t.for forcing, also outside gTowing. i Frogmore two weeks earlier under glass.) Our experience witii these varieties demands giving them the highes' praise. Round, solid and uniform in size and ver>" prolific. For above Tomatoes we are now receiving ISc per pound. We invite inspection at our Millburn Gardens. 50c per packet, postpaid. Address South Mountain Gardens. MILLBURN. N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. GOOD SMILAX/ni^^rp^srV^?^]; with orck-r, plt-ase. Orders promptly filled HENRY C. SCHWIEMANK, Wholesale Grower. Son 26, Danvers, 111. Mention The Review when you write. Al'ways Mention the — Florists' Review When Writinir Advertisers. E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. FINE CYCAS REVOLUTA Sizes, CTP\yiC 10 Cents 3 to 6 Lbs. O I L1VI3 Per lb. Mention Florists' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. PANSIES «»• 3-16 oz.. $l.tK;i properly trea per IWIO. F. I. ted. z.. $4.00. Up in s to 10 davs if Fine Stocky Plants, $1.00 express. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when ySu write. Manufacturers of WIRE and Dealers in FLORISTS' i ! DESIGNS SLPPLIES Send to Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bti Sphagnum Moss ^i[|^TSS.^' Pftiil' Sl-20 per bale, quality A No. 1. THE MOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your j and Small Fruits. IJescriptive Illustrated < 'atalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN IXSlKE^.ri'SrriEE THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Florists' HBatalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Florists' Mutual CARNATIONS. Fire insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, .__ FORT WAYNE, IND Mention Floiists' Review when you write. K. WEBER & SONS, - OAEI.AND, MD. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 378 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 1, 1898. A BERMUDA REPORT. A report has been issued by G. A. Bishop, superintendent of the Public Gardens, Hamilton, Bermuda, of his investigation as to the causes of the lily disease. The causes reported are eummarized as follows: "Heavily ma- nuring with farmyard manure; repeti- tion of the crop upon the same ground; reduced vitality; bad selec- tion of stock; in some cases insuffi- ciency of plant food. All of which assist to render the bulb prone to an attack of fungi or soft rot. When the fungi or rot has taken possession of the bulb it causes its roots and base to become rotten, after which it is liable to be attacked by the eucharis mite." As remedial measures he suggests a more thorough preparation of the soil, through trenching, rotation of crops and the careful selection of stock free from disease. He also recommends the treatment of the bulb scales with a fungicide, and searing the fractured end with a mixture of half lime and half sulphur before they are planted out for the increase of the stock, and the prompt destruction of al! affected bulbs and scales. He also gives extended instructions as to the use of both natural and arti- ficial manures and recipes for various fungicides. He believes that by care- ful attention to his instructions the lily industry in Bermuda can be brought back to its former condition of prosperity. WATERED ARTinCIAL PALMS. A Michigan reader writes that he recently ordered a few artificial palms that remained several days in the freight house, and as a result he re- ceived a polite note from the freight agent to call for them as he was afraid they would wilt. On sending for them the clerk in charge stated he had wat- ered them each morning. And most remarkable of all the artifirial palms hadn't wilted a particle. CLEVELAND. Krebs & Fischer have dissolved part- nership and the business will be con- tinued by John J. Krebs at the old stand at 1009 Lorain St. OSKALOOSA, lA.— The Kemble Flo- ral Co. have six rose houses, each 20x 150, devoted to Brides. Maids. Meteors and Beauties, a palm house 20xl."'>0. a fern house of same dimensions, two carnation houses each 25x1.50 and a smilax house 25x150. They do con- siderable shipping as well as a local trade. l«^FOR SALE."^^ 500 Silver Spray CARNATIONS, Good field grown plants. Jt.OO per lUO. 200 Held Grown Lady Campbell Wmi FK at j:t.00 per 1(10. TIULtlO O. L. BAIRD, DIXON, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. A LEHER FROM A ...Chrysanthemum Prize Winner... 'The cutting was struck in January and put in a 4-inch pot about the tirst of February. Five weeks later it was shifted into a 6-inch pot; in Mav being given another shift into an s- inch pot. in pure Jadoo t"ibre. Later shifts were made in the same material, and about August 1 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." Don't you want to be a Prize Winner this year? The American Jadoo Co., 817 rairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. Florists' Revle Th^ MODEL lutporr. '"""""" Also Wire Rose Stakes. (CP^ QiEENS, N. v., Feb. i6, 'g?- Mr.Theron P.\kker. Brook- lyn, N.Y. Dear Sir:-1 have tested your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say tliat 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 very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W, Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. i8, 'q7- Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, i Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. 18. *q7. 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. 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 thing I have been looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success i ' ' < ' - < i * 4 'v^:^ Imported and established stock of Ai quality always on hand, also a complete line of d Baskets, Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc. best Cherry W ARRIVED, IN FINE CONDITION, OncidiuniVaricosuniRogersii.^'d™ Oncidium Kramerii, '\^^'^:t.^ . Lager &Hurrell , ImporYe^rs.".. SUnHIlIt, N. J. Mention Florists' Kevie vhen you write. ale of them, I l ly, E. As The Model Plant Stake Co. | THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOEIiTlT, K. T. Now in Course of Preparation THE Price, $5.00 Send in Your Order Now.... FLORISTS' MANIAL By William Scott *^ I HERB'S PANSIEST I BIY THE BEST. 3 Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. J A liberal packet for $1.00 Plants at 75c per 100 or $4.00 per 1000; 250 for $1.00, by express. I Albert M. Herr, I LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you %\Tite. rCRNS It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Elorists' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. Pteris Tremula. ready to shift into 4-inch, t:',.M per IfKI. SliO.OO per 1,(100. P. Cretica aibo-lineata, $:! r>0 per lOn N. Davalloides furcans, ^Ii)(Ki per liNi R, Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, 0. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists" Review when writing advertisers. SEPTEMBER 1, : The Weekly Florists' Review. 379 LONG'S Stationery for Florists. New Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. i Samples 5c in stamps. ?ntv-H\e Samples. 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. ...CARNATIONS... strong. Field Grown Plants. Sti.tt $l'..0(l per ion, Kldoradu,, 7(10 " ...ROSES... strong Plants in 4-inch pots. Perles. Brides and Maids, $1)00 per 100. Meteor and Cam., t s,00 ■■ W.T.&F.P.BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. Mention Florists' Re vhen you write Carnations-Carnations 2.000 Lizzie McGowan, $1,110 per 100, $;iri,00 per lOOO .iOO W, Scott, extra hne, $).U0 per lOt). ALL CLE.AN, HE.'^LTHV, FIELD GROWN PL.^NTS. Others are worth a trial, but these are worth C. PFUND, OAK PARK, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^IRrNGIEBEU'S GI/VINT PAMSIBS Plants of the abcni- strains at the same rate as the common varieties, vi/., Jj.OO per I.IKX). With our system of packing plants can be sent safely any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. LILIUM HARRISII, Cyclamen Persicuni Grandiflorum, ■x7, $1,01) per 101), se- lect. Prices on larger lots on application. 'fresh seed. inSdistii STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^ ROSES ^ .* ROSBS J- No finer grown. Big bushy plants, full of flowering shoots, out of 3 and 3^ -inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Meteors, Brides, Bridesmaid, Perle and Beauty. This stock is cheap at twice the price, but must be sold at once to make room. SMILAX PLANTS, 2-inch pots, full of roots and covered with plant. No finer to be had and at lowest price ever quoted. 75c per 100. $5.00 per 1000. Casli with order. SOITH SIDE FLORAL CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mentiou the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. Horticultural Books... WE CAN SUPPLY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AT THE PRICES NOTED, AND ANY OTHER BOOKS AT PUBLISHERS' PRICES. The Fropagfation of Plants. By ANDREW S. FULLER. Illustrated with numerous engravings. Describing the process of hybridizing and crossing and also the many different modes by which cultivated plants may be propagated and multiplied. Cloth, 11.50 The Rose— Its Cultivation, Varieties, etc. By H. B. ELLWANGER. Directions for cul- tivation— for planting, pruning, propagation, the treatment of diseases and insect enemies— particularly valuable for its classiflcatlon. Alphabetical and descriptive list of nine hun- dred and fifty-six varieties. Cloth, $1.25 The Water Garden. By WILLIAM TRICKER. Embracing the construction of ponds, adapting natural streams, planting, hybridizing, seed saving, propagation, building an aquatic house, win- tering, correct designing and planting of banks and margins, together with cultural directions for all ornamental aquatics. Profusely iUus- trated with nine plates, eighteen full page descriptive views, and numerous other sketches in the text. Large octavo. Cloth, $2.00 Handbook of Plants and General Horti- culture. By PETER HENDERSON. This new edition comprises about 50 per cent, more genera than the former one, and embraces the botanical name, derivation, natural order, etc., together with a short history of the different genera, concise instructions for their propagation and culture, and all the leading local or common English names, together with a comprehen- sive glossary of botanical and technical terms. 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It differs from most other treatises, on this sub- ject In that the author takes particular pains to explain the principles of each operation In every detail. Specific advice Is given on the pruning of the various kinds of fruits, and or- namental trees, shrubs and hedges. Consider- able space Is devoted to the pruning and train- ing of grapevines, both American and foreign. Cloth, 530 pages. Illustrated, $1.60 The Nursery Book. By L H. BAILEY. A complete guide to the multiplication of plants. The book com- prises full practical directions for sowing the making of all kinds of layers, stools, cuttings, propagation by bulbs and tubers, and vS complete accounts of all the leading kinds M buddmg, grafting and Inarching. 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This is an up-to- >^a e review of money-making winter work the^J^ir"'" °', r''^^'"'y- " desc^bes Phil 4^^, >, ^"'^<;f'^sf"I market gardeners near Tf ?»^L '^ ^"■'^ ^e^'™' '""^ S'^e= Pictures rLu,fT1i '."'■'''"^ h""^" =>"<* ^•^■■'o"s horti- cultural devices. 25 ^^^^^_ The Forcing Book. „,^L^^;°^- ^ "; BAILEY. In this work the author has compiled In handy form the cream of all the available Information on the subject of forcing vegetables under glass. In addition to this, the experience of many practical growers in different localities Is furnished. $1.0» The Young- Market Gardener. By T. GREINER. A guide to beginners In market gardening in the use of greenhouse, hotbeds and frames; together with instruc- tions tor open-air operations and the ways of selling and preparing vegetables tor market. Illustrated. Paper. go cents. Ornamental Gardening for Americans. By ELIAS A. LONG, landscape architect A treatise on beautifying homes, rural districts and cemeteries. A plain and practical work with numerous illustrations and instructions so plain that they may be readily followed. Illustrated. Cloth, m 00 Handbook of Practical I.andscape Gar- dening-. By F. R. ELLIOTT. Designed for city and suburban residences and country schoolhouses, containing designs for lots and grounds, from a lot 30x100 feet to a 40-acre plant. Cloth, $1.50 FLORISTS' 520-535 Caxton Building. PUBLISHING CO. CHICAGO. □ ubscribers... thev \vi their paper by buying supplies oi the advertisers riorists' Review ARE REMINDED THAT riall.v advance the interests of Always MENTION til. name of tlie paper when inquiries or orders. 380 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 1. 1S98. MILWAUKEE. Business is showing a slight im- provement owing probably to favora- ble weather and the opening of the theater season. In roses Kaiserin and Meteor are the best and new crops of Perles, Brides and Maids are also com- ing in. but short stemmed and rather soft. In carnations Scott seems to be the- best in field grown stock. C. C. Pollworth and Nic Zweifel have returned from Omaha after taking a side trip west after the convention. Many of the stay-at-home florists re- gret" not making the trip to Omaha after hearing and reading the reports of the pleasant times had by their brethren. Detroit being more conven- ient for the next meet a larger dele- gation can be looked for from here. A bowling team will probably be in the field for the Evans cup next year. Wm. Edlefsen is building a few new houses at his North Milwaukee place and has also added a conservatory in the rear of his retail establishment on Third street. Geo. Volk intends opening up a flower store on Milwau- kee sti'eet, which will make four flor- ists in one block. Otto Sylvester was in from Oconomowoc purchasing glas.-; for four new houses. Mr. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was a recent caller. GEO. W. SEA BRIGHT, N. J. The exhibition of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society was held in the Casino here August 31 and Sept. 1. Harry A. Kettel, Sea Bright. N. J.. is secretary. The display was mainly decorative foliage and flowering plants and various cut flowers, competition being open to gardeners only. There were also classes for amateurs only, for florists and for school children. The fruit and vegetable classes were open to all. Mr. N. Butterbach, Oceanic, N. T.. is an active member of the executive committee. FINE GLADIOLI. Mr. Frank Banning, Kinsman. 0.. sends us a box of gladiolus flowers, showing many fine colors and mark- ings. Certainly nothing richer could be asked for than the flowers he sent us. We congratulate Mr. Banning on the excellence of his stock. POXTIAC. ILL.— Trade has been very good this summer. W. J. Miller is building a new house 10x57. three- quarter span. His stock is all in fine condition. He has some 800 violets benched that are in splendid shape. also mums and roses. He is now pre- paring to bench Lis carnations, of which he has about 2,000 fine plants, including Jubilee. Triumph, Daybreak. McGowan. Flora Hill, Bradt and a few Pingree. FREMONT,- NEB.— Mr. Green, of Green & Nicol, Is rejoicing over the ar- rival of a son August IT. Araucaria Excelsa, m. high. to ;i I (Norfolk Island Pine) W'e have an unusually large stock of fine plants of this beautiful decorative plant, especially of the small and medium sizes, for which the demand is alwa>-s certain. n. pits, 15 in. high. 3 to 4 tiers $1.25 each 18 to IS in. high. 4 to 5 tiers, . 1..50 '• .1 •■ 10 to 12 ■■ i tiers 1.00 ■ AKAUCASIA EXCEI.SA OI.AUCA. 5-in. pots. Sin. high, 2 tiers Jl.Oiieacii 6-inch pot?. 12 to 1.5 in. high. 3 tiers $1..50each ASATTCABIA ROBUSTA COMFACTA. The finest lot of this grand variety we have ever been able to oifer. 6-in. pots. 10 to 12 in. high. 3 tiers $1.50 each I 6-in. pots, 12 to 14 in. high, 3 tiers $1.7o each 7-in. pots. 1.5 to 16 in. high, 3 tiers $2.00 each. For ether decorative stock see our current trade list. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations!! All Ready... Pansy Plants in bloom, June sow- Primroses— choice mixed. 2-inch Pelar^oniuins— The Queen, strong. Carnations — Flora Hill, Mayoi Pingree. Triumph, first size.... Second size Ten varieties flowering Besfonias 2 and 3-inch 3 Pansjr Seed, every variety, at 3 Milling's Giant Flowering at .00 per 1000 .00 per 100 g, 2.00 per 100 .00 per 100 .00 per 100 .00 per 100 .00 per oz. .00 per oz. The Morris Floral Co. ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Our Stock Surpasses that of aU previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. Mention The Review when you write. 1,000,000 Peach Trees trrown on the bank of Lake Erie, two miles from any poach orchards and guar- anteed free from Scale, Borers, Yellows, etc. Large — - — stock of Pear, Plum, Cherry, Quince and immense supply of Small Fruit plants. Headquarters for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. A quarter of a million of LOW BUDDED ROSES 32 Greenhouses filled with Roses, Palms, .\raucarias, Ficus, Dracenas, Pandanus, etc. Will have immense stocks bf best Holland Bulbs for fall. 45th year. lOOOacres. Correspondence and personal inspection solicited. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 31, Paine8ville< Ohio* Mention Florists' Review when you write. Field Grown Carnation Plants.. stock Ready September 1st. .\ good season has put our Field Grown Stock for Fall Planting in excellent condition, clean, healthy and strong. The condition of our ground is such to insure the lifting of a plant with Tittle or no loss of roets. Send for Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. MORRIS, ILL. ^ STOCK OF KUoLo. .VXI Perles, Km Brides, liiKi Bridesmaid, fine stock, out of 2':-incli pots. piM per lOO. S2.5.i»J per lOOC. VIOLETS, field grown clumps. ji.OO per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western anth. JOHN BEIUFOBD, Wilton Junction, la. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Maids. Brides. Perles and Meteors, in 4-in, pots, 5S.00 per 100. Kaiserin. Perles, Meteors. Maids and Brides, in 3-inch pots. J6.00 per 100. VIOLETS, Marie Louise, in 25i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. BEGONIA BEX, in 4-in. pots. $20.00 per 100. .^11 of the stock is in tine, healthy condition, WU. F. KASTINC, 495 Washin^on St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I^EW AND SECOND-HAND MATERiAL purchased from .ShL-ritt. Receiver, and Assii?nee sales at less than one-half prices. Pipe and Fittings, Huse, Florists' Wire, Hot Water Heaters, Greenhouse Boilers and Engines, Rope, Light Wrought Iron Pipe, Glass Sash, and thousands of othef articles, for sale by CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Largest Mail Order Depot for New and Second-Hand Material in the World. Mention Florists' Review when you J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED T0^3e CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Reviev DY FOR EDIATE NTING. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. ^ Fully equal to those sent out the last six years, first-class and perfeotly healthy in every respect Only selected growth from flowering shoots used in proi)ai:atliig LA FRANCE AHERICAN BEAUTY PRESIDENT CARNOT 3-Inch pots, S8.00 per m. 4-inch pots, $12.00 J.er 100. v^K."!"! '^•^^'^S^ci . P siPRoiKKI"' ^^"^-ly^'iF^.^^ PERLE, KAISERI^, BELLE SIEBRECHT, nflE. 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You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building. CHICAGO, ILL. 382 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 1. I'm. A CHEAP SMOKER. Referring to the cheap smoker illus- trated in our convention number, Mr. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., says he uses an even simpler form. He uses the ordinary length of 8-inch stove pipe without any change whatever. The length of pipe is filled nearly full of tobacco stems, then shavings or paper are laid in on top. A matcfr is touched to the shavings or paper and the pipe then turned upside down. When thoroughly lighted a perforated iron lid is placed on top. This lid need not fit the top and in fact need not even be round. A square piece of sheet iron with a few holes punched in t)he center answers the purpose. He finds that two of these pipes filled with stems will thoroughly fumigate a house 20xl0<). For a 10-foot house one-half the amount of stems should be used in each. BLACK BEETLE ON ASTERS. We have found slugshot to be a sure and cheap exterminator of the black beetle, so destructive to the aster, dahlia and gladiolus. Use it early in the morning when the dew is on the foliage and use it strong. We have also found this to be an excellent remedy for sow bugs. Move 'the plants and sprinkle the benches heavily, and the bugs will make them- selves scarce. Do not be afraid to use plenty of it. When applied to the plants with a bellows it is perfectly safe. If plastered on of course it may burn the plants. We speak of this insecticide now for the benefit of those growing asters and gladioli in the field. F. W. BEACH. Richmond, Ind. BANGOR, ME. Mr. Adam Sekenger has put in a handsome new refrigerator at his branch store at 26 Maine St. It is largely glass and placed in a corner window in 'such a way that the con- tents can be viewed from the street as well as from the store. The carved grillwork at the top runs out into a canopy over the counter and this can- opy is supported by fluted pillars. A local daily publishes a very fair en- graving of this handsome box and counter. OMAHA EXHIBITION. The Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rock- ford, 111., made a display of their pro- duct at the convention, but as it did not arrive till the second day. owing to a delay on the road, it was not men- tioned in our report which was writ- ten on the opening day. WARREN, R. I.— Alverius Martin, formerly of Olneyville, has purchased the greenhouses formerly conducted by C. H. Nye and has also removed his own plant from Olneyville to this place. V****4.***J.***XJ.J.*J.J^*J>.AXJ.XJ>»t.J.J^JuJUAXJUJ.XJ.AXAAX4.J.4.J.4.*.>.4.XJ.<^ The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°o This lias hcen c at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also i Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bu^, and otlier insect pests without injury to the plant. .\ trial ol a LTi-cent liottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send (or circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., ^^Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you WTite. F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. Choice Seeds, Bulbs and Plants IMPORTERS, GROWERS AND DEALERS IN ^-^. ^'■^. '^.^. ^-^. '^#-^. ^^. Mention Florists' Review when you Uilium Harrisii.-^- 5x7, $37.50 per 1,000, $4.00 per JOO. 7x9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per 100. Terms go days to customers nf ajiproved credit; otherwise, cash with order. Prices on all other Bulbs and Routs cheerfully given. F. W. O. SGHMIT^. - - JERSEY CITY. fN. J. Mention The Review when you \%Tite. Manetti Rose. Best grafting size. Home grown. Clean and smooth. -1 ,. , ,,h ; . -t qualified for grafting V':ay be considered among avail- able stock for the centres of fern pans. The illustration has been prepared from a good photograph of this plant, and gives an excellent idea of its gen- eral character. P. heterocarpus. also known as P. ornatus. is one of the handsomest of the green leaved pandanus, being a strong growing species with broad, dark green foliage, edged with whitish spines. The under side of the leaves of this species is lighter in color and slightly glaucous, a well grown plant forming a noble specimen. P. heterocanius is rather susceptible to overwatering during the winter, and in that ease may develop "spot," but with a little caution in that particular there is no special ditliculty in its cul- ture. I have never seen this species produce suckers, and it seems probable that the only means of increase is from seeds. P. heterocarpus is a na- tive of the Philippine Islands, from whence it was introduced about 1866. P. reflexus is another notably hand- some species, and though one of the oldest in cultivation is by no means common. This species produces very long and pendulous leaves, in a large specimen often growing 5 to 6 feet in length, dark green and shining and profusely armed with strong spines, those on the under side of the midrib being turned the opposite direction to those on the edges of the leaves, simi- larly to the arrangement of spines on P. candelabrum. The leaves of P. reflexus are so much recurved that they frequently hide the pot in a well-grown plant, and really have a very graceful effect, as will be readily seen from our illustration, but owing to its ever-ready armor of spines this plant is a most unpleasant one to handle, and is consequently not likely to become a popular one. P. Vandermeechii is a comparative- ly rare species that would probably be useful in the trade if grown in quan- tity, being of somewhat similar char- acter to P. utilis, but stDuter in growth and usually more upright. The leaves of P. Vandermeechii are broad and stiff, dark green and slightly glaucous, the edges of the leaves and also the spines being dark red, and the same SKPTKMBER S, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 389 Pandanus Candelabrum Var. (Javanicus Van) color appearing to some extent about the base of the leaves. This species forms a very effective specimen, but does not appear to pro- duce any suckers, and propagation must therefore depend on seeds. P. Vandermeechii was introduced from the island of Bourbon, and is said to be peculiar to that island, though quite plentiful there. Among novelties of the pandanus family that have been grown to some extent of late years are P. Baptistii and P. caricosus, but while both these species are attractive, neither is of much value commercially. P. Baptistii is a rapid growing plant, the leaves of which are striped with yellowish variegation, and in some measure resembling the foliage of Phormium tenax var., but without the toughness of that plant. P. caricosus is more dwarf in habit than the preceding, and has narrow green leaves that are but little armed with spines. It branches freely, and might be briefly described as a very strong P. graminifolius, though per- haps less useful than the latter for trade purposes. W. H. TAPLIN. CANNAS. The canna beds have been as ga.\ as ever at Lincoln Park, Chicago, this summer, and a number of the newer sorts have been on trial. We give herewith the results of Head-gardener Stromback's experience with them. Varieties Tried. After a two-years' trial of Duke of Marlborough he has decided to let if take the place of Alphonse Bouvier. It is darker than Bouvier, a rather freer bloomer and the spikes of bloom are more erect. Height about 5 feet. He is very much pleased with this va- riety. Duchess of Marlborough has also had a second year's trial. It is a clear, bright rose pink, a good color, but the spike is weak in the neck and it is not a very free blooming sort. Mr. Stromback will retain only a tew plants for variety's sake, feeling that it has no place as a bedder. Brilliant is a good yellow sort. There is a streak of deep crimson on the keel petal and the general effect is good. And, above all, it stands the sun the best of any yellow be has ever had. It is a strong grower and free bloomer. The flower is not quite up to the standard, the petals being rather narrow, but this will be his best yellow bedder till something bet- ter is produced. Height, 6 feet. He is very much pleased with Sou- venir d'Antoine Orozy. bright crimson With a broad yellow border. It is a brighter red than Queen Charlotte and the plant is a very free and con- tinuous bloomer and strong grower. Average height about 4 feet. Papa is simiilar to Chicago in color. It is a dwarf grower, only 2Vo to 3 feet, and would be useful as a bor- der. But as he already has many good ones of the same color Mr. Stromback will retain only a few plants of Papa for variety's sake. Triumph is a deep orange scarlet, good grower and free bloomer, and a very large truss. He will add this to his list of bedders, and as it grows only 3 feet tall, he will use it as a border around other sorts. It did fine- ly this season in a rather unfavorable siituation. Philadelphia is a very deep rich scai-- let. a little brighter in color than Duke of Marlborough, and with a bet- ter flower, having broader petals. Height, IH' to 5 feet. He will add this variety to his list of useful bedders. P. J. Berckmans, cherry red. will be retained on account of its distinct color and freedom of bloom, though there are not so many flowers in a spike as is to be desired. Height, 6 feet. Mons. Franco'is Gos is a new French sort. The flower 'is very similar to that of J. D. CaboB in color, but is larger and the pebals broader. It is a strong grower, has good foliage and seems to be a free bloomer. The fol- iage Is green. If the foliage was dark it would be considered an advance on Cabos. Menelek !is in color very similar to Papa, but the petals are spoon-shaped instead of flat and this makes them appear narrower, though really equal- ly broad. The truss is not so large as that of Papa, and the latter sort has been freer in blooming so far. With Papa and Menelek in the field, there seems no room for Sophie Bruckner, which is of similar color, though less bright. And the foliage of Bruckner grows rather too dense. Fuers't Bismarck is a beautiful, rich scarlet and the flower of good size, but the petals lack substance. It is a strong grower and seems to be a free bloomer. Robert Christy is similar in color to many other sorts that are better bloomers and more satisfactory in every way. Baroness de Poilly is a washed-out orange and the petals of poor sub- stance. No place for it. Comtesse de Sortoux Thorene is about the same as Florence Vaughan and no better than that standard sort, though a dwarfer grower, only 3 feet tall. The color of Mme. la Baronne T. Thenard is dull and unsatisfactory. No place for it. Incendie and Leon Pepin Lehialleur have given only a few weak flowers and are now entirely out of bloom. They have been weak growers so far and Mr. Stromback doubts the wisdom of a fui'ther trial. 390 The Weekly Florists^ Review* SEPTEMBER S, 1S9S. Alsace is here really a very pale yel- low instead of white and is conside-red of no value as a bedder. though a few plants are retained as a curiosity. Mme. Alphonse Bouvier doesn't pro- pagate well and the foliage has a sickly appearance. Italia. Austria and Burbank havo pretty flowers, liut have no value as bedders here. Standard Bedders. Following is the list of varieties Mr. Stromback will u.se in his main bed- ding next year; the height of each be- ing given: Egandale, 5 feet. Chicago, 6 feet. Charles Henderson, 4 feet. Stella Kansit, 6 feet. Brilliant, 6 feet. Peley No. 1, 3 feet. Flamingo, 3 feet. Florence Vau_ghan, 6 feet. J. D. Cabos, 6 feet. Philadelphia, 5 feet. Triumph, 3 feet. P. .1. Berckmans, 6 feet. Souv. d'Antoine Orozy. SVi; to 4 feet. Propagation. After the first good frost in the fall, strong enough to singe the foliage, Mr. Stromback takes a sickle and cuts off the stalks of the cannas about a foot above the ground. The roots are then lifted and as the soil is light, but very little soil ha.s to be shaken oft. The roots are then placed under the benches of greenhouses where a tem- perature of 55 to 60 degrees is main- tained. Care is taken to keep them awa.v from the heating pipes so thsy won't dry out too fast. And in water- ing none is allowed to be thrown under the bench. Of course there is some slight drip from the benches, but not enough to start the roo'ts. The naturally moist atmosphere of a greenhouse is about right to keep the roots from shrivelling and still not moist enough to start them. The roots are looked ovei' once in a while and it there appears to be any danger of losing the stock the roots are start- ed up to save them. The latter part of January the roots are taken out, cleaned of dead roots and decayed stalks and the large clumps divided, but having each pan large enough to supply three to four growing points to a 5-inch pot. A bench is covered with a few inches of soil, the roots laid on it close together and covered with a little of the same soil. If convenient a little mild bot- tom heat is given which will start them quicker, but care is taken not to overdo the heat. They are watered sparingly till they show signs of growth, and when the shoots are 3 or 4 inches high they are taken out. divi- ded further, if necessary, to suit size of pots, and patted in 5, fi or 7-inch pots as needed. They are set back on the same bench and a little bottom heat given, say 55 to 60 degrees, and here they are kept till planting out time. .Abundant ventilation i.= given as weather allows and the plants sy- ringed on sunny days. By keeping them in this low tem- perature he gets solid, stocky plants 'that will suffer no check when bedded out and by starting them thus early he gets a good show of bloom on his beds early in the season. Unless Charles Henderson is thus treated it will be August before it begins to bloom outside here. If greenhouse room is not available, the plants can be started in a frame, placing out the latter part of February or early in March. THE RETAIL FLORIST. The Canna as a Decorative Flower. It is safe to say that with no other class of flowers can the same effects be produced as with cannas. They are simply magnificent: It is hard to un- derstand why they are not more gener- ally used. It may be argued that they are hard to ship and are unfit to p'.ace on the market as a rival to the flowers that stand rough handling. Whatever may be said against cannas in this sense does not lessen their great value to the floral artist as material for re- fined work, for many of the more deli- cate class of flowers are all the more valuable because they are delicate. But cannas are not. rightly speak- ing, delicate: they will travel well and last long if cut at the right time, which is in the early morning when the dew is upon them. They should be packed in separate layers and on their own wet leaves. They should never be (hrown into a box like a bundle of sticks. Spend a few minutes in pack- ing what has taken you months to grow; don't pack them in layers un- less you nail slats between. Cannas packed tightly in layers on nice damp leaves will travel a long distance and be a pleasure to look at. We are apt to turn our nose up at many kinds of flowers because they are plentiful, but we all know that our customers are all the time demanding a change in decorations. Cannas are just the thing at present. We can use them for a fu- neral design or to foi-m a wedding ar- bor; they are adaptable to any form of decoration, and nine out of ten cus- tomers will be compelled to admire their beauty if arranged properly. There are very few flowers that will make the same effect in a funeral ar- rangement as a well made wreath of the canna Alsace or Alba Grandiflora, Prepare your wreath with wet green moss and green up with asparagus or small ferns, use your canna spikes short, sticking the ends into the wet moss, make your wreath good and full and arrange the flowers to meet in a point as you would a laurel wreath, and tie with a bow of wide white rib- bon at opposite side. This makes a grand wreath: it will be necessary to wire some of your spikes and use sticks, and if you use a few sprays of tamarix flowers where your bow is tied, it will enhance the effect. As for cannas in table decoration. there is no need to be at a loss for color, for there is the rainbow to choose from, and you can arrange the flowers in many ways. Other foliage will have to be used, for canna leaves are too large and clumsy to use in dec- oration. Of course, whatever form or design you may adopt it is best to have your cannas in water, and this can easily be done by the use of small bottles. If you want to use a large, flat basket, green your basket with small adiantums and stick your bottles of water in the moss, arrange your canna spikes in the bottles and avoid a for- mal arrangement by having some of the spikes a little shorter; be sure the cannas round off the edge of the bas- ket, and have a spike or two rest on the cloth; use flowers of only one color and have the same color lamp shades. Don't have the flowers touch each other: let the ferns show between as they heighten the color effect. Al- ways remember that a small person should be able when sitting down to see clearly over your flowers when a large table is used; with a small table it is not necessary, as people can see each other from the sides. Cannas look splendid when arranged in glass bowls, silver or gold vases, or almost any kind of vase the color of which will harmonize with your flowers: that is all important. If you cannot exactly match your flowers use a neutral color, or cover your vase with greens or crepe paper or pongee silk. It is best to use very light strings of asparagus or long fern fronds for green. There are so very many varieties and colors of cannas to .select from, we can only mention a few of the best on account of the substance and size of bloom. For yellow, Eldorado; for scar- let, M. Crozy; crimson, Philadelphia, Flamingo, Chas. Henderson; cardinal, Columbia: orange, Florence Vaughan; French and cream whites, Alsace, Alba grandiflora; salmon shade, Paul Marquant; and many others, includ- ing several shades of pink and apricot. Cannas will also be found useful for mantel and other forms of decoration where imposing brilliancy is desired. Orchids. Dendrobium formosum is the best white orchid obtainable this week, and it is very beautiful; its rich, golden throat rather enhances its pure white. The flowers being short stemmed, it is necessary to mount them on stiff wire or other stems. They make a lovely hand bouquet, fringed with Adiantum Far'eyense, or the very flnest flat bunch for funeral, using A. Farleyense and light asparagus, with a few long sprays of stephanotis flowers. This bunch should be made to face both ways and tie in the centre with a bow of white ribbon. Cypripediums look well when ar- ranged with lily of the valley. Cattle- yas are obtainable and are the richesi gems in the flower market. They can be used for any and every occasion, but should never be arranged with poor or discordant colored flowers; SEPTEMBER 8, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 391 Wreath of Laurel Leaves. keep them separate or use only white In conneotion with them. Double Rudbeckia. Rudbeckia laciniata fl. pi. is the finest hardy yellow flower for summer decoration. Every grower should have it in his garden. It is more graceful than the dahlia, is not stiff or awk- ward like the sunflower, but is more like a chrysanthemum, and it can be used in many ways. IVERA. WREATH OF LAUREL LEAVES. The wreath illustrated was sent by the employees of the Rosary Flower Co., New York, to the funeral of the late Lieut. Wm. Tiffany. It is the ideal design for a statesman, soldier or litterateur. The design is full of sig- nificance. Sentiment speaks from «very leaf and shred attached to it. It is an excellent illustration of the only proper way to make a laurel wreath. It is a 30-inch wreath, first well mossed, botn sides and made round, no tinfoil used. The leaves are Laurus nobilis (the only laurel that should be used in a funeral wreath). There are over 3,000 leaves used in tnis wreath. They were washed very clean in water, no oil being used, then wired separately on toothpicks. Both sides of the wreath are made the same way, the leaves being arranged with the exactness shown. The cycas leaves are 3% feet long, the stems run through the wreath, a few leaves of Cocos Weddeliana cov- ering them. An 18-inch American flag is tied in the center with a piece of crepe for background, attached to the cycas by a piece of narrow white rib- bon. When this design was used a sword was passed through the wreath from the upper right to lower left hand side passing between the two cycas leaves, making it distinctly a soldier's em- blem. If it be used at the funeral of a litterateur a quill pen may be Ued across the ribbon. If the deceased was a man of national fame the American flag can be used with propriety, other- tvise broad dark purple ribbon may be used in its place. IVERA. THE DEPARTMENT STORE. A certain party has been after me for some time to open a cut flower de- partment in one of the large dry goods stores, but never having had very much experience in this branch of trade I am almost afraid to start. There is nothing of this kind at this place and no street fakirs in town. To start with, would it be better to lease the room or to sell on commis- sion? If so, what is generally asked for room and what is good commis- sion? Have you any idea as to what could be flgured as loss? Should it be necessary to have a large refrigerator in full view all the time? M. C. B. In answer to the above, we wish to state that the majority of such ex- periments 'have so far been failures, the causes of which are matters of conjecture. Among the vast and gi- gantic department houses of New York city, there are but three which have cut flower stands; one is a but- cher market, the other two are dry goods stores. All of these cut flower departments are failures, considering the enormous amount of energy spent on them. The flower buying public seems to prefer patronizing the dain- tily arranged florist's store. You yourself will admit that beautiful flowers lose a great deal of their in- fluence if placed alongside yards of sausages, or tangled up with the un- mentionables of a dry goods store. If you opened a stand in such a store you would require a large ice box, and such other requisites as is necessary for a florist's store. In or- der to make it a success, you would have to adopt the bargain-counter tac- tics, which, if the town was Cohoes, would necessitate your importing your stock, as you would need an attract- ive showing of flowers. Considering your experience, we would advise you to permit the expenses of the experi- ment to be defrayed by the party de- siring your services, and that you be paid a salary commensurate with the amount of trade you are able to obtain or a sum equal to the highest your abilities can command in any line of trade. For ourselves we prefer to see our beautiful florist business stand alone on its merits. In a town like Cohoes, where there is only one florist, surely there is room for an artistically ar- ranged window, an inviting little store with its dainty vases of flowers and 392 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER S, 1898. plants and an energetic and obliging manager, who will treat customers honestly. A love of flowers will soon change inexperience into artistic abil- ity. The fact of there being no street fakirs in your town, and our knowl- edge of your townspeople's love of flowers, assures us all the more that a florist's business properly handled would succeed, and that best by itself. ivera: BLACK SPOT. Please tell me through The Review how to kill blackspot on roses. W. H. B. During the latter days of August and early part of September, while the days are yet quite warm and the nights comparatively cool, though, perhaps, not cool enough to require fire beat, is the time when "black spot" often makes its appearance. It is caused by too much moisture sur- rounding the plant at night. In walk- ing throngh the rose house early in the morning it may be observed the plants will often have the appearance of having received a heavy dew. The novice will see no harm in this, in fact, he will be pleased with the fresh and vigorous appearance of his rose stock, but let me say right bere is the beginning of failure to many a promis- ing rose house, which for want of pro- per attention, soon becomes infested with "black spot" and kindred dib eases, which bring consternation to tbe minds of the growers, and When once having a foothold means the loss of a good part of the season's work, creating an endless amount of trouble and wony. "Black spot" is by no means a dif- ficult disease to control when handled by a grower of experience. A few sug- gestions on tbe subject may be helpful to those who are unfamiliar with the cause and remedy of the disease. At this season of the year, too much emphasis cannot be laid on the subject of ventilation. Never allow the air in a rose house to become stagnant, continue to leave on a small crack of air at night, do all your watering and syringing before noon each day. If tbe day is very warm, it may be neces- sary to give a light syringing in the afternoon; in this case be sure to get through with it not later than 2:30 p. m.. thus giving tbe foliage a chance to thoroughly dry off before niglit. Give the house a light dose of white sul- phur about once a week; this should be applied with a bellows, and may be put on about 4 p. m. to remain for the night; if the following day is cloudy it may remain undisturbed; should the day be bright, the sulphur should be syringed off before the sun becomes warm, say about 9 a. m. It will take about 1-3 peck of sulphur to a house 100x20 ft. for a light application. If "black spot" has already made its appearance, the following solution, ap- plied twice a week, will soon check the disease: 1 lb. sulphate of copper to 1 gal. aqua ammonia, thoroughly mixed. Of this solution take % pint to a 2 gal. can of water, apply with a hand syringe. This operation should be performed early in the morning and continued semi-weekly until the dis- ease is completely checked. Water sparingly, especially where the dis- ease has made much headway. Keep a sharp lookout for the "spot," re- move every leaf affected. It will be advisable to dispense with syringing until the disease is under control. S. A. BAUR. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. In order that; there may be no con- fusion, it will be well to have it under- stood by the growers of seedling car- nations that the registration adopted by the S. A. F. is not intended to and does not conflict with the registration method of this society. Most growers have fallen into line and when they have a variety that will be introduced to the trade or grown commercially they have it registered. Those who have not should do so at once. The cost of one dollar, which covers all the expense of registering a name, is simply a well invested dollar in the way of advertising, as the name and the description are both printed in the report and in the trade papers (through their courtesy to the soci- ety). In addition to this free advertis- ing, when the name is registered with this society it is recognized by the trade everywhere as an official mat- ter. When it is not registered the grower is more than likely to take up the name of some variety that has dropped out of existence, and this causes confusion with the old variety and is often a hindrance to the sale of the new. The American Carnation Society is now at work on a rearrangement of the list of all carnation names to date. They will be in alphabetical order and easy for reference. As there is some- thing like a thousand names the seek- er for a new one can readily see how important this list will be to him. This list with blank for registration will be sent to all members of the so- ciety and to any others who ask for it. This society anticipates a very suc- cessful meeting in Philadelphia next February, and will have the most at- tractive premium list ever offered in this country for carnations. In addi- tion to the money premiums there will be offered several handsome cups. One of these, by E. H. Michel, of St. Louis. Mo., will cause some lively competi- tion. There will also be a valuable cup offered for the best arrangement of carnations by a retailer. A host of other good things are in store for car- nation growers, further particulars of which will be given when arrange- ments are completed. Suggestions for the good of the soci- ety, special premiums, etc., are always in order, and the secretary is ready to receive them at all limes. ALBERT M. HERR, Sec'y. Lancaster, Pa. CARNATION SOCIETY CERTIFI- CATES. The society has issued a reminder, as follows: "In order that there may be no misunderstanding regarding the awarding of the Certificate of Merit, this card is sent you at planting-in time, to remind you that it takes fifty blooms, and a plant taken from the bench in which the stock is growing — and that the variety must have been bloomed not less than three years to secure a Certificate of Merit. A pre- liminary certificate is granted to vari- eties if twelve blooms are shown, and the variety need not have been bloomed three years, neither need plant be shown." Address all inquiries to the secretary, Albert M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa. AMONG BOSTON GROWERS. Mann Bros. Mann Bros., at Randolph, is the next place we stopped at, and here we found them busy remodelling a car- nation house in which they proposed to grow Daybreak, a very successful variety with them. This house is 125 xlo and will contain 2,800 plants. Their principal house is 12.5x15 and Mr. Lester Mann, our entertainer, in- formed us that he would get four dif- ferent crops from that house. The house now contains 2,5(Xl plants of dif- ferent varieties of chrysanthemums, grown to about three flowers to each plant. These are followed by Harrisii lilies and other bulbs, grown expressly for Christmas trade. After these are cut off, the house is again filled up with lilies of the longifiorum type for Easter forcing; then comes the last crop, bedding plants, of which they grow enormous quantities. Another house, 100x20, will be planted to car- nations Eldorado and Freedom. A house, 185x25, will contain nearly 4,000 plants and will be divided up between Anna Webb, Tidal Wave, Bradt, Flora Hill and Victor. Attached to this house is a propagating house of 100 feet in length, which is a model of its kind. A couple of smaller houses, 80x12, are devoted to palm stock for local trade and bulb forcing out of doors. A frame of fair Lady Campbell violets, a lot of chrysanthemums of the early varieties, looked very promising. Their carnations, in the open field, are like the majority in this section, rather backward, owing to so much rain, but, are healthy and will make nice plants by the middle of September. The Messrs. Mann are extensive growers of bedding plants, which are mostly disposed of at auction in Bos- ton. They make a specialty of pan- sies, growing from 70,000 to 80,000 every spring, using a strain of their own, and have earned quite a reputa- tion as to uniformity of size and color of their bloom. They are extensive growers of bulbs, forcing thousands of them yearly mak- SEPTEMBER The Weekly Florists' Review. 393 ing an especial feature of the paper white narcissus. Besides their large wholesale trade, they enjoy an excel- lent local trade, which often makes them extensive buyers as well as sell- ers. P. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is a third batch of entries ia our prize competition in labor-sav- ing or valuable device useful to flor- to the hose. The pipe has two rows of small holes drilled in the under side. The holes are drilled at the right- angles, so that when the pipe is shoved between two rows of plants there will be a row of jets of water thrown on each row of plants. With a little care no water need be thrown on the foli- age. The photo explains itself. C. No. 9 is a device for screening soil or sand that can be made at a cost of about 15 cents. A piece of wire cloth L(.ng Handl.-.l Hand W't No. 7 is a modification of the hand- weeders sold in the stores. It differs from them in being made of machin- ery steel, forged to shape and welded on to a one-fourth inch gas pipe han- dle. This handle is three to four feet long, in short lengths screwed together with pipe sockets, so that it can be lengthened or shortened a.s desired. The long handle allows one to reach any part of a bed or greenhouse bench without breaking his back or stretch- ing his arms more than a foot longer than their usual length. It can be made by any blacksmith, and the cost is slight. C. No. 8. Hose Nozzle. No. S shows a device for applying water to the roots of plants when it is desirable to avoid wetting the foliage. It is a piece of gas pipe long enough to reach across the bench. It is closed at one end and fitted with a globe valve at the other, which is attached of the required mesh is put on the bottom of any old box, the top and bottom having first been removed. The wire is attached with small staples. Now take a piece of scantling about four feet long, shave off one end for a handle, and nail two pieces of boanl on each side about two and one-half feet from the end left rough. Set the box with the wire bottom on these two boards and nail one side to the scant- ling. To use the screen, place the rough end of the scantling on the ground and let your helper shovel into the screen while you move the handle back and forth. The photo shows the affair. This device will screen about four times as fast as a man can with an ordinary hand screen. C. PHILADELPHIA. Business Conditions. It would be pleasant to relate how the market had gained strength with the advent of fall, but, unfortunately, it has done nothing of the kind. The weather has been so intolerably hot during these first days of September, that cut flower business simply could not improve. The quality of the stock fell away a little and the demand was only moderate. The retailers are looking forward to more activity by the middle of tihe month. The English cricketers will be here then. Their visits are sure to bring some entertainments at the suburban clubs and country houses. It is also likely that the return of the City Troop and Battery A, from Porto Rico, which is expected at the end of the present week, will enliven the so- cial world. These two crack military organizations number among their members many of our most apprecia- tive flower lovers. Holland Bulbs. Some anxiety was caused early in August by the am-ival. in tliis city, of a notice from the Holland bulb grow- ers that much of their stock was in- ferior this year, especially the hya- cinths. Some of the growers ans- wered promptly, directing the firms with whom they deal on no account to ship any but first class stock. Tlie re- plies just received are encouraging. The stock will be here this week. The seedsmen have much of theirs already. Notes. I have always had a profound con- tempt for a man who recommends his fellow florists to use a certain thing and under like conditions uses some- thing else himself. A friend has writ- ten me: "Did you not recommend In- durine?" This spring I was looking for the best shading for a house for Pandanus Veitohii and was much pleased with the shade produced by a cold water paint called Indurine. It was a good deal of trouble to mix, but when on the effect was ideal. I experimented a little, then bought 200 pounds of Indurine and covered two houses with the solution. The heavy No rains in the end of July washed some of it off, this was carefully replaced. A very heavy downpour early in Aug- ust just cleared those roofs as neatly as possible. So now I have returned to my old love, benzine and white lead, and no longer recommend Indurine for shading. A word of explanation seems neces- sary about the article "Among Phila- delphia Growers" just concluded in The Review. This account was con- fined to those places having 30,000 square feet of glass or more. The great majority of places in and near this city have between 10,000 and 30,000 feet of glass. To include all these places in such an article would be wearisome. Yet it must be distinctly understood that many of ttiese places produce very fine stock and are cer- tainly prosperous. J. W. Y. 394 The Weekly Florists' Review^ SEPTEMBER 8, 1S98. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. ■ BY PUBLISHED EVERY TI THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-S3S Caxton Building, ChicaKO, 334 Dearborn Street. F Subscription, $i.tjo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Sub- -3criptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising rates: Per inch, $1.00; X page, $13.50; ■Ml page, $27.00. Discounts; 6 times. 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent ; 26 times, 20 per cent ; 52 limes, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only sinctly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion .■n the issue ot the following Tiiursday. Copyright iSg8. NEW YORK. Business Conditions. The weather has been unmercifully liot here for the past week, rendering life scarcely worth the while, with the thermometer in the streets often up to 108, people flying to the seaside resorts and the hospitals. It seems cruel to be bothered about business, and yet the awful amount of deaths occurring have their peculiar influences on the florist's trade. Our streets seem to be never with- ■out either ambulance or hearse; but the saddest sight of all is the remains of some young hero wrapped in his country's flag being escorted to his last resting place by his fever-ema- ciated comrades. Carriages laden with all kinds of abominable funeral de- signs generally precede these sad pro- •cessions, and when we see these bad- ly made and preposterous combina- tions we are almost tempted to agree with the soulless crank who tacks on to the obituary notice, "Please omit flowers." The florist— I mean the per- son— who works off a cape-flower de- sign trimmed with scarlet gladiolus, at a time when the finest white flow- ers are obtainable for a mere pittance 4S the greatest enemy the florist business has. I am very sorry to ad- mit there are such people, but thani heaven they are few. Mostly all our East side or down- town florists have been more or less busy on funeral work, and though the majority of the orders were small, still, with an over-abundance of Hy- drangea panieulata, white gladiolus, asters, lilies and such flowers, these orders have been turned out at a fair- ly good profit. Roses, and the best of them at that, circle and will make a few strikes in Michigan before returning to Rich- mond where the factory is running night and day. Mr. E. Wienhoeber returned fiom his western trip last Friday. A. ,J. Schmidt and R. Mayer, until lately employed in the greenhouses at Lincoln Park, have leased the Reissig greenhouses at Riverside and have started reglazing the houses, which were riddled by hail some weeks ago. Mr. E. Buettner and family are ex- pected home from their European trip in a week or so. There is a grand collection of fancy- leaved caladiums to be seen now in the conservatories at Washington Park. The effects of the recent stretch of burning hot weather are very notice- able in the parks. Mrs. Horton, of Bassett & Wash- burn's, has returned from her vacation and is again at her desk. Mr. C. B. Totman, of the Wooden Goods Co., Minneapolis, Minn., was In the city this week looking after the trade in wooden labels. Mr. E. H. Hunt left last Tuesday evening for northern Wisconsin, where he will amuse himself shooting big and little game and catching big and little fish. He took his camera along to verify the catches of the lat- ter. The antics of the temperature the last few days must have kept the growers guessing. The fall from 90 degrees down to 52 degrees (which the thermometer touched Tuesday night) has certainly been very trying. A very effective large pillow recent- ly noted was made largely of auratum lilies and tuberose stalks, with valley to add delicacy. The center (contain- ing lettering) was of white asters. W. Kyle, of Kennicott Bros. Co., has returned from his vacation and re- ports having killed a black snake 7 feet 7 inches long. Mr. Peter Barr, the noted London seedsman and florist, is in the city, and last Sunday visited the countrv place of Mr. W. C. Egan at Highland ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^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. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. 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 inven suitable opportunity. Address S. D., care Florists' Review, Chicago. further particulars, address C, care of Florists' Re\-iew. QITU.ATION \V .ANTED By capable grower, Ger- Mention The Review when you writo. Park. Mr. Barr is on a three-years' trip around the world. He will spend the coming winter in California and will then visit Japan. Though 71 years of age Mr. Barr is remarkably active and is thoroughly competent to find his way around the world alone. WILL APPEAR NEXT WEEK. We have received a telegram from Mr. William Scott saying that a batch of copy for this week's issue is on the wanted— Position as foreman in first class estab- «rn,r i^,,+ it- V, ^ ^ 4-1 • 1 .. ' hshmeHt by One who Icamed thoroughly IP tug- way, but it had not been received up to land the trade of gardening, and has followed the florist time of closing this number. It will business for ten years in this country. Will take nothing pnnear no^^^ wooir but first class place and will start at S60.00 a month, with ci|jpcfti ueAL weeK.. chance of raise after showing ability. Good references. .Address Hemb, care Florists' Review. SITU,\T10N W.\NTHD- By a strictly temperate, all around man. Good propogator, care taker, de- signer, and understands the care of roses and carnations. Very; best of recommendations. Address K. C., care of Florists' Review. TO RENT— To reliable partner, 11 greenhouses, 16000 feet of glass, store, 7-room house and bam. Busi- ness estabHshed 15 years, rebuilt last year. Finest loca- tion in Chicago. ()r will sell the greenhouses: cause, poor health. Garfield Park Floral Co., 1688 West Mad- ison Street, Mrs. Decker, proprietor. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE— First class florists' store, oldest in Los Angeles, Cal. Excellent trade, store in heart of city. A snap for any one wishing to make Los Angeles their home. Owner leaving the State. Address C. P. F. Co., 138 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, Cal. "X^rANTEU—Bya man with small capital, to rent a • ' small area of glass, or will take partnership in a growing establisiied florists' business. Address Division, Flo ■Re F' ClITUATIOX WANTED- In floral establishment. O Is competent in high class design and decoration work; sober and trustworthy; best of reference. Address F. J. B., care of J. J. Beneke, 1222 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. FOR SALE — One greenhouse, 1,600 feet of glass, wilh or without 7-room dwelhng house. Splendid chance for shipping to Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Peoria; cheap; decided bargain for a hustler. Ad- dress John McDonald, Farmer City, 111. OR SALE— Four greenhouses near Chicago, stocked for growing cut flowers; everything in fine condition; I carnations in the field; new boiler and piping put OR SALE-Four greenhou ell stocked; business goc ia town. A bargain. P., c , 6coo feet of glass; in a growing Penn- ; of Florists' Review. CnO O A I C P'irst class Florist : lUn oALti ^Id. Excellent trade: F Can sell houses, stock and land, or stock alone, with 5 years' lease of houses and land. Accident causing permanent disablement of proprietor only reason for selling. Address L. Lechntr, iSo Randolph Street, W-' : of Florists' Revii FOR RENT OR SALE- First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least $3.00 per d,iy. Must buy stock, about P500.00. Reason for selling, failing health, .address •• rii:«™c'' ......fl ci.,,^,.*,.' t^a.-i..... I Baltimore, . . years estab- lished; owner leaving the State. .Address C. H., care of nrs. Ruddach, P27 W. Hulberry St,, BALTinORE, MD. A BARGAIN. Greenhouse business in a live Illinois town of 2,700 population. Only greenhouses in the count v. Six houses, each U x S5. Excellent general stock. Everything in fine condition. Will Be sold at hall its value. Proprietor is in poor health and has been ordered to another climate by his physician. Addrt";s Bargain, care Florists* Review. For Sale AT ^Bargain A hot water boiler, suitable for heating about four or five thousand feet of glass. Also about 1,400 feet of 4-inch pipe. Address — W. p. HARVEY, Geneva, III. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER S, 1S98. The Weekly Florists* Review. 397 I Greatest Bargain,,. IIN PLANTS Because f\\\ Stock Offered is in A 1 Condition. . . . Roses... ^vvwyvwwvtfvwywwwvvwvwwwvw^ •Maids, Brides, 4-in., $7.50 per loo. Meteors, Maids, Brides, Perles, Xilihetcis, 3-in., $5.00 per ion. Violets... Marie Louise, tield-grovvn, ready J5 now, $6.00 per loo, cir $55.00 I'e'r ?'<^^WMWWWW■MW•,»,WAWWWWV Carnations E Field-Grown, Ready Now. ^ Daybreak, .Scott, McGowan, Jubi- g lee. Rose Queen, Helen Kellar at ^ $7.00 r>er loo, or $65.00 per looo. I Rubber Plants t Ficus Klastica. Plants in q-in. ^ ^ pots, at $5.00 per dozen. .\^, lis Begonia Rex, 4-inch jiots, $20.00 per loo.J WM. F. K4STING, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. PANDANUS VEITCHII 4 Acres rield-Grown Carnation Plants, 91,000 HANDSOME PLANTS 6-inch pots $ 1.00 each 7 " 1.50 " 8 " 2.00 " "> " 3.00 " JO " 4.00 " 12 " 5.00 " BOSTON FERN SPECIMEN PLANTS. 8-inch pans $1.50 each JO " 2.00 " JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station Penna. R. R. GERMANTOWN. PA. — - ■ vhen you write. PALMS AN O FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, ""^ ^- "^■^'«'' s'- Chicago Mention Florists' Revie FRUITS AND ORNAMENTALS and at pricff; tn suit the timps, consult THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 32 Palnesville, Ohio. Correspondence Solicited. Cataloijnes free. Mention Ttie Review when you write. ( Hir Carnations art' gmw inipro\etl system of packing, b in perfect condition. CAPTAIN Kl lich . I-'rec from disease, and packed light by oitr I to all parts of the t'nited States and Canada JUBILEE MAYOR PINGREE $10,110 per hundred. CRIMSON SPORT C. A. DANA HELEN KELLER JOE JEFFERSON $2.00 per do/en BUTTERCUP Jl.r.O per di./eii $^,110 per hundred METEOR MME. DIAZ ALBERTINi CHESTER PRIDE ARMAZINDV DAVBREAK STORM KING jl J.-, per di./.n. $ii.(.o per hundred. L. L. LAMBORN LIZZIE McGOWAN WM. SCOTT SILVER SPRAV PURITAN MRS. FISHER. $1.00 per dozen. |j.(K) per hundred. J. I,. DIi;i.OIT, BI.OOniSBURG', FA. Mention The Review when you yvrite. 2,000 PRIMROSES, ^i^;^k ^2^^'°""" 1,000 GYNURAAURANTIACA,-;:Ti^ 22,000 field' GROWN CARNATION Elants, first size onlv. Mayor Pingree, Maud lean, Sloane, C. A. Dana, per 100, fti.OO. .\rma?indy. Daybreak. Helen Kellar, Ivory and .Alaska, per 100, $.i.OO. 25,000 Geraniums, Sl'-LaFayo^iVe ml' !■..(.. Hill.W. P.Simmons'andMrs.J. M.'Oaar. ;ind 20 others, rooted cuttings from 2-inch jiots. per 100, $2.00; per 1,000, $15.00. I nnn ^alvlac ClaraBedman, La President and I ,UUU ddlfid!), Barnum, 2;i-iAch, per 100, r2.0O. 9 Onn finlPIIS S'lithpark Gem, Monarch. Prince /,UUU uUieU!),Spi,K. and toothers goodfor stock, L",-in. h, jirr loo. $1.00. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., • MORRIS, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. ...NOW READY... Asparagus Sprengerii Seed Fresh from the vines. 100, $1.00; 1000, SS.OO. PAMPAS GROVE NURSERIES. Greenland P.O. .Florida Mention The Review when you write. CHINESE PRIMROSES. >for Extra fine plants, ready f. ir 3-in. pots, at $2 .SO per i finest named colors of single and double varieties. Xhese Pnmroses are known by the florists as the best to be had. JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREHANSTOWN. PA. The Home of Primroses. Mention Flo ists Revi( you write. GOLD FISH and IrV^^ t AQUARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. w^w^rfc»T/^ Brazilian. 2j2-in.. strong, 4c. HHl/^^V N.plirolepis E.\altata (still the 1 l^lli^J leader), Bc to 12c. Itwl. Sword. 2^-in., strong, 4 to tic. CVPERUS,2-in.,3c. McCREA &. COLE, BATTLE CREEK. MICH. 398 A BOWLING TROPHY. In a recent issue of The Review there was an item under the heading of convention notes stating that a movement had been started to have each team entering the annual S. A. F. tournament contribute $10 toward a fund to purchase a trophy to be com- peted for by the several clubs. I think the originator of this move- ment did not consider that such a move at this time might be taken as a reflection upon the Evans Challenge Cup, which is still to be competed for. Should all of the competing clubs con- tribute $10 each the Evans cup could not be duplicated for the total sum realized. Wait until the Evans cup has been permanently won and then the new move would be in order. C. 0. POLLWORTH. [Our understanding of the proposed new move was to put up an additional trophy so that the unfortunates who could not hope to win the Evans cup would still have a chance to securo something to show for their effort, and thus intensify the interest in the an- nual tournaments. We did not under- stand that there was any intention to have the new trophy take the place of the Evans cup, at least until it had been won twice and thus removed from competition. — Ed.] The Weekly Florists^ Review^ SEPTEMBER 8. 1S48. KANSAS CITY, MO.— A. Blanken- feld has removed to 3S24 Main St., and has built three houses, each 20x100. NEVADA, MO.— The State Asylum has just completed two greenhouses 20x100. W. H. Miller is the florist in charge. He will be pleased to receive catalogues. TERRE HAUTE, IND.— Charles A. Hunt has disposed of his retail busi- ness to Earle Rippetoe, and will here- after devote his attention to growing carnations for the M. A. Hunt Floral Co. CEDAR RAPIDS, lA.— The local florists have been visited by the palm swindler. It was the same old scheme- of ordering palms for a decoration at the home of some well known society woman, the swindler being on the sidewalk to receive them, and later a surprise party for everyone concerned except the swindler, who had in the meantime sold the palms for what he could get. RICHMOND, IND.— The opening of Beach & Chessman's new floral store on Main street took place Saturday, Aug. 27. The store is hand.somely fit- ted up and the opening was attended by nearly 3,000 people. Each visitor was presented with a flower of some sort, but no goods were sold. An or- chestra supplied good music and everything possible was done to make it pleasant for the people who called. A local daily printed an enthusiastic report of the event. Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE, Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. '""VxPBESsTe"."*"* Bassett&Washburn wiETOR BROS. 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, lit. ^'•"'"atd'tfea^^fl'n'ClT FLOWERS dreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... The right kind of stock, pnc-kc.l lu the rieht way, delivered at tLe right time, and at the right prices 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washing^tou St., Chicag'O. lu our new and enlarged tiuarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Full Line of Wire De- signs a Sup- plies ne ol Wire Ue- -v^ w successor md riorists' MB / Winter & G s. B. Winter :or Illustrated ' ' 21 Randoli HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. GROWEROf' ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BlIDLONC, 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ILL. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Plorists i^nd Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. M. RICE Sc CO.^^s^ EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Review when you write. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. Cut Flowers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF .\11 telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. Mention Florists' Rei.i CHICAGO. v.M.etw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Telephone Main 3208 A. G. Prince & Company *«e„ts,o'„,,, „„,„„. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS A^D FLORISTS' SIPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Desifrns. A full line of supplies alwa.vs on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists 1620 Olive St. St. Louis. Mo. Mention Florists' H^view when yi.u write ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 8, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 399 t^ V 600,000 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. Write tur Prices on CARNA1I0N PLANTS. Mention The R' We can fill all orde Roses and Carnation BE.-iUTIES. Give 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. vhen you write. on short notice with all leadine \aneties of We are headquarters tor fine AMERICAN i a trial and convince yourself. I "Mistakes Will Happen in the Best of Regulated Families." 9 YOU WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE WHEN YOl ORDER YOUR ELOWERS OE I f(^ W. S. HEPPRON. Mgr. i^ Menti< B. G. AMUirSG, 51 Wabash Ave.. GlilGAGO. The Review when you write. 4 if^ ••* •■}); .1) i f Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc Stock soNcitcd. Mention The Review when you write. LONG'S Stationery for Florists. V Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. Five Samples 5c ill stamps, rwenty-five Samples, 20c. CAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. THE BESjror/EXTRA Mention Florists' Review when you write, CARNATIONS! -"L'^^lio^ifr.n.*^ 500 W. Scott, extra fine, $5.00 per i All clean, healthy, field grown plants. Other a trial, but these are worth growing. C. PFUND, - - - - Oak Park, III. Mention The Review when you write. ...CARNATIONS... Strong, Field Grown Plants. Scott $li.00 per lUU. Eldorado 7.00 " Rose Queen.. .'5.00 " ...ROSES... Strong Plants in 4-incli pots. Perles, Brides and Maids, $i).(K) per 100. Meteor and Carnnt v.UO " W.T.&F.P.BUTZ, New Castle, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may De quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN ...STOCK... Kentia Belmoreana I'.-iii.. r. to 7 leaves. $l't.M to $24.00 per dozen, ri-iii., .'i to 8 leaves, $12.0.j per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana I'l-in., T) to H leaves, $12.00 to $ls.00'per dozen. .'i-iii., 4 to Ti leaves, $ 9.1 0 to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations ;\ fine lot will be ready for Sept. delivery The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. rfH,, 100°o Profit S For You and entire satisfaction for your cus- tomers. What more does anybody WALKER'S PLANT FOOD .■XBSOLUTELY ODORLESS is an ideal food for house plants. Send for free literature. Wail. Field Grown Carnations. Jubilee, .Armazindy. Mayor Pingree, per 100, S7.0II. .Alaska, McGowan. Kohinoor. Daybreak, Rose dueen, Scott, DornerandW, D. Sloane, per lOli, $"i.OO. Cash with order. CHRIST. WINTERICH, • DEFIANCE, OHIO. Me Florls "JIST RECEiVED." We have just received a grand lot of DRACAENA CANES. Send for list of varieties and prices, SIEBRECHT & SOK, Mew Rochelle, N. Y. Mention Florists* Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOUS FEBI:NNIAI.S. A specialty of Iris. Phlox. Paeonies, Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, Ihe Leading ESTArLiSHEO iss*. New England Nurservman. READING, IMASS. Mention The Review when you write. Sphagnum IMoss A very select quality, 75c per bale. I# bales $6.00 Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 400 The Weekly Florists^ Review, SEPTEMBER S, 1S98. PITTSBURG. The Pittsburg and Allegheny Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club held its 5th annual basket picnic at Ross Grove, Pa., Thursday, September 1st. The oc- casion proved an entire success. The attendance was fair, about 100 ladies and gentlemen being present. The day was extremely warm, which had a tendency to check too violent amusements. The climax in the sports was reached in a handicap foot race in which most of the local ilorists par- ticipated. To the no small astonish- ment of the younger sprinters, and, perhaps, to his own surprise as well, our old friend John Bader touched the blue ribbon a winner. Amid cheers, he was presented with a piece of French bric-a-brac of risque design as a prize for his fleetness. This picnic will probably not be the last one. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Lim- ited, recently organized, opened its store for business Sept. 1st. The com pany has a neat and well equipped store room. Mr. Wm. A. Clarke, trea- surer of the company, reports business fair and the outlook promising. T. P. L. Mrs. E. A. Williams, the florist of 1713 Carson street, has secured what is perhaps the largest contract for floral decorations for the week of the coming Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar. It amounts to about $1,500. The manner in which she submitted her bid for the work has been much commended. She studied the interior of the building, had it sketched, de- cided on her scheme of decoration, and had water color paintings made show- ing exactly what she proposed to do, and the varieties of flowers, plants and vines to be used. Accompanying this was a careful estimate of the cost. Other bidders submitted merely a statement in a general way of how they would decorate the building, and the cost. HUNT'S REVIEW OP THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. There has been no change in the condition of cut flower market over previous weel«. Stock of all kinds continues in heavy supply so far as quantity is concerned, but not much can be said of the quality. Roses are small, and a large percentage are wide open when received. Carnations in most cases incline to short stems, and owing to the extreme heat of the past week have become noticeably smaller. Asters also show the effect of the heat and lack of moisture, but recent rains will doubtless help them out during the present week. On the whole trade is not satis- factory. Chicago, Sept. 6. 189S. SARATOGA, N. Y. The annual floral fete was more elab- orate than ever before. One florist alone supplied 4<>.0(k:i stalks of gladio- lus for the decorations of the grand floral ball. Another one received an order for eight miles of laurel festoon- ing. An immense number of flowers of every description was used in decorat- ing the vehicles and floats that ap- peared in the grand parade. SAMIEL 8. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist, I 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. t^fe^ LONG DISTANCE TatPHONt ROSES- American Beauty. Bride. Bridesmaid. Perle. LaFrance. Testout, Morgan. Niphelos. Kaiserin. 3 and 4-inch ASFAKAGUS PIUMOSUS, all si/cs, MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, snung plants, «.-ll rrM.ti-.l, A. S. MacBEAN, Mentio The Revle LAKEWOOD, N. J. Fresh Crop (IIAWT PANSY ^^^''- '"^'"'"" ot Choicest Wl'*!^ I r/\l^a I coloring. Iron Cjerman\ and Scotland. I'cr Trade pkt.,2-ic. (Have supplied the Pacitic Coast for years.) CYCIAMEN GIANT PERSICIM. Fresh crop (xiants. Pure wliite. rose, red. white with pinlc eye, rose with red eye. Per 100 seeds, 75c, in separate colors- Mi.ved, per 100 seeds, 8.ic. Cyclamin BULBS of above sorts, 2 to 3 inches diamet.r. separate, dozen, $1.00. Roman Hvacinth^ uliii< u 1'). per 100, $1.90: per 1000, $1S.00. Roman Iha. mths, white, 13-1.). per mo, fj.j:.; p. r IIXK). $20.(10 Sri, . 1,-1 inlls Freesia Relracta, per IfOO, de- livery included, $3.50; 250 bulbs at 1000 rate, ' I'cr cent, discount for cash. H. H. BERBER & CO. 220 Broadway, NEW YOBK. (Established 1,S7S.) Mention Florists' Review wh&n you write. PANSY SEED! THE JENNINGS STRAIN. It is First-Class in Every Respect. $1.00 Finest mixed m great variety ot fancv col per pkt. of 2500 seeds; $8 00 per oz $15.00. Prepaid by mail. Finest Vellow, White. Blue. Black, Red, Pink and Lavender sliades. in separate colors, $1.00 per pkt, .\ll large flowering Cash With OiUiKK, E. B. JENNINGS, ('■rower of the Finest Paiisies, LockBox254. SOUTH PORT, CONN. Mention The Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II TUB L.AROBST ^^\ SUPPLY MOUSE IN AMERICA 60 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention Florists' Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus strings 10 to 12 feet long. 50 cents. Nanus Shipped to any part of the country. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. GIVE US TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. .;* ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND ALL KINDS OF SUSONABLE FLOWERS IN STOIK WM. F. KASTINQc'jrm'fs'sllfnl ^— .irvi: - _ : Florist.... S ? 495 WASH(NGTO~ ST, BUFFALO. N. Y. 5 JaIso Dealer in FlorisU" Supplies and Wire Designs) (Also D< on Florists' Re when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' R&\-iew when you write, Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 40 So. 16th St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 5008 A. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Review when you write, JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREAJSfA, LATANIA BORBONICA. Mention Florists' Re\icw when you write. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. SEPTliMBER The Weekly Florists^ Review. 401 HIM'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS Taking effect Tliursday. Sept. s, 1S9S. Subject to Change Witheut Notice. We are Headquarters for CIT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. per do/ short Brides P'-r 100, Maids Meteors Hcrle Our selection CARNATIONS. Selected Stock per 100, Good GREENS. $l,r)C— 2,00 1,00 50- ,7,-. 3,00—4,00 3,00-4,00 3,00-4,00 2,00— 3 00 2.00 .\sparagas Ferns — .\diaiitun ..per string. . .per 100, .per 1,000, per doz., lax, can supply on 4 days' Large case $S.OO Medium r...50 Parlor Brand , 3.7.) MISCELLANEOUS. New Crop Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. 66-78 Wabash Ave., GMIGAGO. .\hs5um Sweet Peas (a bo u Callas Auratuins Valley i;i.idinlusStalks. Tiilrrnse •■ . Ih.lr.uiRea ■■ { . per do Asters, very fine, long stem SEMPLES Common varieties HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. tSF" Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. Mention Florist.s* Review when you Ferns. Ferns. 100,000 very fine commercial stock, grown in 2-inch pots, strong and hard, no better stock offered at double the price. 52.50 per 100: S20.00 per JOOO ; $50.00 per 3,000. Also a large stock of field grown CARNA- TIONS, of the leading varieties, $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. Umbrella Plants E. G. MILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. FINE CYCAS REVOLUTA Sizes, CTPMC 10 Cents 3 to 6 lbs. O I LlVIO Perlb. Mention Florists' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE iT DESIGNS and Dealers in FLORISTS' ^ SUPPLIES PANSIES SJS' ;-i«oz.. $1.1 )roperly ited. in ,s to 10 davs il ky Plants, $1.00 ;h witli order. SONNENSCHMIDT & JUNGE, 456 E. Washington St.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Mention The Review when you write. GOOD SMILAX/^;i^^rp;:fti^V^?Sl; wuli order, please. Orders promptly tilled, HENBT C. SCHWIEMAITIT, Wholesale Grower, Bos 26, Danvers, 111. Mention The Review when you WTlte. AUvrays Mention the Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per tit; Sphagnum Moss ^i[|f?o"§aiS'&' pAal- *1.20 per bale, quality A No. 1. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN INSURE ^.S^VKr FIRE ■ 1000. F C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. ■^-.oTHEMOON '"^\ Company ^^ For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. I)eseriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WWI. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. ention Florists' Review when you write. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' HHatalogues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Florists' Mutual CARNATIONS. Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, ■ _FORT WAYNE, INI). Mention Florists' Review when you write. H. WEBEB & SOKS, - OAKI.AI7D, SID. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 402 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 8, lS9g- ONaNNATI. Trade Review. Business is beginning to show a slight improvement, although far from being satisfactory. If the extreme hot weather we have endured for the past two weeks would only let up trade would undouMeJ'ly be better Stock is improving right along, but the retailer buys very cautiously and still finds time to attend the afternoon ball game. Some fine valley is now being sent in by George & Allen, which sells fair- ly well at $4 per 100. Beauties are very scarce and no first class ones to be had. The market is simply flooded with tuberoses and even the fakirs can hardly be coaxed to handle them. Asters are fine this season, but are not selling as they should. Flowers tha;t broug'ht ?2 and $3 per 100 former years are going slow now at a dollar. Carnations are more plentiful, but must be sold the day they are cut, otherwise they are not salable. I saw the first Mums of the season at Julius Baer's store on last Thurs- day. He said they were from the Mc- Fadden houses. They were not larger than a good sized aster and on very poor stems. Notes. Mrs. Magrie aged 65 years, mother of George Magrie, of College Hill, died Sept. 1st, after a long illness. C. C. Murphy, who has been confined to his home for the past week, owing to injuries received in another run- away experience, is now able to be out again. R. Witterstaetter can grow peaches as well as carnations. He brought in a sample last week that beats any- thing in the market for size. J. A. Peterson has painted his store white without and within. It is now both attractive and neat and shows off his stock to advantage. The city is full of old veterans tMs week and quite a few of the craft from out-of-town are among them. Max Rudolph and wife have re- turned from Germany. B. JADOO IN FRANCE. The English "Devon and Exeter Ga- zette" says: "A note from France in- forms us that Jadoo is gaining ground rapidly in that country, and that everyone who uses it speaks well of it for the vines as also for vegetables. The heat at Margaux last week was intense — 97 in the shade. In some cases young vines planted in the ordi- nary way were dying, but those plant- ed in Jadoo looked quite fresh. The effects of heat were, therefore, an additional advertisement for the Jadoo Company's product." MARINETTE. WIS.— A local daily prints an enthusiastic description of the contents of Mr. Geo. Vatter's new greenhouses on State street. \ LEHER FROM A ...Chrysanthemum Prize Winner... into a tj-inch pot; in May being given another shift into an h- inch pot, in pure Jadoo ribre. Later shifts were made in the same material, arid about August 1 the plant received its final shift into a la-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." Don't you want to be a Prize Winner this year? The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. .Mention Florls Tt^^ M O D E L si';;orr. '""""•'" Also Wire Rose Stakes. j^^^l^ Qleen Mr. The , X.V.. Fe ON V. -Ili; lyn, N.Y your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say tliat I con- sider it tiie best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will pro\e very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbl'sh, Brooklyn. N. Y.. P'eb. i8, 'g7- Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, • Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOKEN-, N. J., Feb. 18. 'gy- Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- h-n, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that those I ha\e liadfrom you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bdl 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. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Uorton Street. BKOOKI.YIT, K. 7. Imported and established stock of .A I quality always oa hand, also a complete line of best Cherry >i uuu Baskets, Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc. j ARRIVED, IN FINE CONDITION, Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii,*'do"?er Oncidium Kramerii, i.-.y perdoze„. Lager &HurrelU:"p:s."'' Mention Florists' Review when you write. Summit, N.J. i * I I HERB'S PANSIES I BUY THE BEST. 3 Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. ^ A liberal packet for $1.00 ^ Plants at 7Sc per 100 or $4 00 per ^ 1000; 250 for $1.00, by express. Now in Course of Preparation THE Albert M. Hen, LANCASTER, PA, Price, $5.00 Send in Your Order Now.... 3 Mention The Review when you write. FLORISTS' wiLm MANIAL '"" It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Florists' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago. ir YOU-- Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade, advertise it in the Florists' Review. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. SEPTEMBKR S, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 403 TORONTO. The Exhibition. "Have you been to the exhibition?' is the first question one is greeted with on meeting an acquaintance these liays. Of course, everyone has been or is going next week (the big weelt) ; not to have been is to be like the man on the hearse. The ugly old horticul- tural hall is as full of plants as ever, perhaps a little fuller, and the general quality is superior. The seventy-five Btove and greenhouse plants and the large table of decorative plants, for which there are four entries each, are themselves a big show, and bring out some magnificent plants, a treat to gaze on. The two best seventy - fives, those from Reservoir park (Mr. George Reeves) and Exhibition park (Mr. J. Chambers), were tied, Mr. Scott being unable to give any other decision. I don't know whether he went over them plant by plant, but even if he had, I doubt whether he could have come to any other conclusion. Both certainly contained some magnificent specimens. Mr. Reeves' dietfenbachias, crotons, Ficus Parcelli, and Davallia Mooreana were especially noticeable. Central prison (Mr. Wm. Houston), which lost all its best plants by fire last fall, was third with a very credit- able lot of plants, considering the short time it has had to grow them. and Manton Bros., fourth, with a smaller lot of more commercial size. For the best table of decorative plants, Manton Bros, took Captain McMaster's silver medal and the first prize with a bright, clean and healthy looking lot of plants very tastefully and prettily arranged, and well de- serving the honor done them. Horti- cultural gardens (Mr. Watkins), sec- ond, also with a very pretty table, but with plants rather too large for the style attempted, and the general effect a little stiff. Mr. B. Collins (who set them up) will, however, no doubt rem- edy this next year; the style is very effective when properly done, but takes lot of study and plants grown for the purpose. Grainger Bros, were third with a very pretty table, but also too stiff. Reservoir park, fourth. The usual amount of palms and ferns were staged and make a fine display. In the 12 specimen ferns, G. Reeves took first with a very fine lot, a large Platycerium grande being amongst them. J. Chambers' 12 were only a neck behind, if any. Exhibits of plants in flower are improving every year; this year they brighten up the old hall considerably. A grand speci- men is Mr. Reeves' plant on trellis, Allamanda Henderson!. Fancy cal- adiums are very good plants, not quite so large as have been shown in for- mer years, but the varieties are im- proving. Tuberous begonias, good. but better have been shown before. Cut flowers come in this week. The other attractions of the exhibition are better than ever, both exhibits and amusements. The Siege of Santiago, including Hobson's exploit, is a greai attraction to our American brethren, of whom there are a great number in the city. Horticultural Association. The members attending the Cana- dian Horticultural Association con- vention will have plenty of entertain- ment, although that is to be consid- ered strictly as a minor part of the meeting. I see from a newspaper re- port that the city will give a street car ride, with a luncheon at the finish in Hyde Park, and that the Exhibition Association will give them free ad- mission to the grandstand. It is re- ported that a delegation of the trade from New York will also be present. The more the merrier. The trade ex- hibit will probably be a little scat- tered; a large one is not expected. J. A. Simmers has already put up a fins show of florists' requisites in the Hor- ticultural building. Various Notes. The weather has been very hot and dry again all last week, and vegetation was literally scorched; 98 degrees in the shade was registered, the hottest at this time of year since 1854. A nice rain, however, has fallen this morn- ing, and we are promised more. Mr. A. Ewing is about to join the grand army of florists in Canada, he having bought out a running business in Berlin, Ont. There are no Kaiser- hofs or any other kind of hofs in this Berlin, but it is the liveliest and solid- est kind of little town (10,000 popu- lation) in Canada, and Mr. E. thinks he can be happier and make more money there than in a government "sit." He has been superintending the Normal School gardens eleven years. E. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, The fore part of last week, the heat was as if the winds of Sahara had struck the town. Carnation planting had to 'be temporarily suspended. It is resumed, now that the weather has turned cooler and is threatening rain. It is, "Hurry up and get those carna- tions in." Trade still out of sight. We are go- ing to send one of the volunteer com- panies to try and locate it. There are some good roses, even to fine Beauties, coming in. Carnations scarce and poor. Asters, what are left from the ravages of disease, are fair. The Florist Club holds its first meeting of the season tonight at the Eagle Hotel. GEO. F. CRABB. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. The sixth annual Carnival of Flow- ers was the grandest affair of the sort ever held in this city. The parade contained an immense number of ve- hicles elaborately decorated with flowers and floats of a suitable charac- ter. The whole city was handsomely decorated and great crowds of visitors were present from other cities. iliii'iiiiiiii; iiiiiii iiiiin wiHiiiiihiiiiiiiiiiiisiii iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Hot=Bed Sash. Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress 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 " Sin. " 4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 in. " Not glazed, i;V in. thick. Delivered Prices s Quoted on application. State size = B and quantity wanted. No order = g too small to receive careful atten- g ^ tion, and none too large for our ■ g facilities. = I LOCKLAND LUMBER Co., § B Lockland, Ohio. = g B liiisiiiiiiii iiinii iiiiiiiiiiiiiLiiiJiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiinipiiiiiiiiiiii^ Mention The Review when you write. ZIRrNGIBBBU'S GI)^1NT PAINSIES Plants of the above strains at the same rate as the common varieties, viz.. |-).00 per 1,000. With our system of packing plants can be sent safely any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. LILIUM H4RRISII,g2™S£s Cyclamen Persicum Grandiflorum, fresh seed, in 8 distinct varieties, per lUO, ll.OO- per WKI, JS.OO. STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^ ROSES J^ Jt' ROSES ^ No finer grown. Bigr bushy plants, full of flowering: shoots, out of 3 and s^i-inch pots, at $3.00 per loo. Meteors, B'ides, Bridesmaid, Perle and Beauty. Thia stock is cheap at twice the price, but must be sold at once to make room. SMILAX PLANTS, 2-inch pots, full of roots and covered with plant. No finer to be had and at lowest price ever quoted, 75c per loo. $5.00 per looo. Cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., SPRINGFIUD, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. 404 The Weekly Florists' Review. SKl'TEMBER S, 18»>, SEA BRIGHT, N. J, The Monmouth County, New Jersey, Horticultural Society held its siwn- mer exhibition of Plants, Flowers and Fruits at the Casino, Rumson Road, Sea Bright, N. J., Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The exhibition was very creditable to this live young society and no es- timate can be placed on the amount of good done by it in practical lessons in horticulture. George Hale staged a grand group of 36 varieties of fancy caladiums. N. Butterbach some 35 va- rieties of asters. Harry Kettel a splen- did all round exhibit. And all the others connected with the show de- serve great credit. Following is the list of awards: Class A, for Gardeners Only. Group of decorative plants, Geo. H. Hale 1st, H. A. Kettel 2nd. Six adiantum ferns In pots, Geo. H. Hale 1st. H. A. Kettel 2nd. Group of terns, N. Butterbach Ist, Geo. H. Hale 2nd. Six palms, assorted, N. Butterbach 1st, H. A. Kettel 2nd. Six crotons, assorted, Geo. H. Hale 1st, N. Butterbach 2nd. Six draeaenas, N. Butterbach Ist. Four coleus in pots. W. Kennedy 2nd. Class B, for Gardeners Only. Collection of begonias, H. A. Kettel 1st. Four fuchsias. W. Kennedy 1st. Four double petunias, W. Kennedy 1st. Four geraniums, W. Kennedy 1st. Class C, for Gardeners Only. Best vase of roses, O. Mcintosh 1st, H. A. Kettel 2nd. Best vase of carnations, N. Butterbach 1st, R. Millican 2nd. Twenty-five spikes gladiolus, Geo. H. Hale 1st. Collection of dahlias, W. Kennedy 1st, Geo. H. Hale 2nd. Vase of mignonette, N. Butterbach 1st, G. Standen 2nd. Collection of perennials, Geo. H. Hale 1st, R. Millican 2nd. Collection of annuals, Geo. H. Hale 1st, O. Mcintosh 2nd. Collection of asters, N. Butterbach 1st, R. Millican 2nd. Bouquet of flowers, R. Millican 1st, W. Ken- nedy 2nd. Other Classes. In Class D, for amateurs only, tor best gera- nium D. Schuman was first. For collection of wild flowers J. Kennedy 1st, A. S. Kettel 2nd. In Class F, for school children, for best gera- nium A. Weybrlght 1st, L. Sherman 2nd. Best fuchsia M. Minton 1st. Best coleus T. Stro- menger 1st. Best heliotrope M. Naughton 1st, K. VTooley 2nd. Class G was open to all. First premiums were taken by G. H. Hale for 2 indoor cu- cumbers, 4 outdoor cucumbers, 4 lettuce, col- lection 12 vegetables, 2 bunches radishes and six turnips. By G. Standen for 2 best squashes and dish wax beans. By A. Brighton for 4 best white cabbage. By H. A. Kettel for 2 red cabbage, 12 ears corn, 12 beets and best dish green peas. By J. A. Kennedy for 2 egg plants, dish lima beans, 12 potatoes and 12 to- matoes. By O. Mcintosh for 12 onions, 12 car- rots and 2 muskmelons. By R. Millican for 6 peppers and 2 water melons. By T. Mulligan for dish green string beans. By W^ Kennedy for 6 kohlrabi. By T. Mcintosh for 6 heads celery. By G. Kuhn for 12 sweet potatoes. Class H was also open to all. First pre- miums were awarded to G. Standen for 12 peaches. 12 pears. 12 cooking apples and col- lection of outdoor grapes. To Geo. H. Hale for 2 bunches hot house grapes. To O. Mc- intosh for 12 dessert apples. G. Kuhn was second on peaches, H. A. Kettel on pears and 12 cooking apples. W. Kennedy on dessert apples. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. ..FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.. Fully equal t() those sent nut the last six years, lirst-class and iierfeftlv he:il[h\- in evei-v respeii Only selected growih from llowerini; shouts used in propa^'atnig. LA FRANCE, PRESIDENT CARNOT, HETEOR, SUNSET, BON SILENE. PERLE. KAISERIN. BELLE SIEBRECMT. HHE. HOSTE, BRIDE, ;)-llKh puts. $6M per 11)0; -1 incli pets, ,f;8.l)« |iit 10(1 Mention The Review when yon write. J. L. DltLON, BI.OOMSBURG, PA. Carnations!! ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Our Stock Surpasses that of all previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. Mention The Review when you write. iliiiiiiiirjinnaiiii! IIIIIILilillli I Tarnations » I ^ ...Fine... '^ ' I Field-Grown Plants a Wm. Scott " Nancy Kanks | ^r,^ t\t\ = Emma Wocher J|>J.UU " Bridesmaid -a^-^inn S Tidal Wave '^^^ *•"" = Iiizzie McG-owan $25.00 I loMnoor Per 1000 " Nivea p Morello, Mayor Piug'ree, Flora Hill S $6.00 perlOO; $50.00 per 1000. ■ NO ORDER FOR LESS W THAN 100 ACCEPTED. I REINBERG BROS. I 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. milHIii: iilllii iilllii iilllli illlliiJillllil::illllii: iiillii: iiiliii!:!iiiiii mi Mentinii Tlie F.evJew wlien you write. I Field Grown Carnation Plants.. PniRr mdv 1.1,000 singl per 100. CARNATIONS" f.-^phiteidgro™ Unilimi IUI1U Ready no«!, write for prices. n no r O Brides, Belle Siebrecht and Meteors nlJAl A" in 3-inch pots. Maids, Brides llUUkU and Beauties in 2'4-inch pots. SMII.AX, in 3-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Send .lOc or $lMi lor samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention The Review when you write. GHINESEPRIMROSE d colors, 2 and 2J^-in. pots, $2.C0 P^nci/ free illustrated catalogrues. Mention Florists' Review when write. FBESH SEED HOW SEAST. I. B.'s Challenge is all that the word implies. Trv it. Large trade packet $1.00 cash. PLANTS ready about September 15th. JOHN' BEIMFOSD, Wilton Junction, la. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ....COOPERATION.... n? you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar now and you will receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company.t^ Why do we make such an unparalleled offer? It is very simple. You wfill 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 patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will earn good divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. ILL. 406 The Weekly Florists* Review^ SEPTEMBER 8, 1898. ST. PAUL, MINN. A slight improvement is noticeable in the bulk of sales, which will be largely increased with the cooler weather of next month. Roses are in fair supply, with the demand equal to or exceeding the cut. Carnations are in good demand, with the supply in- adequate to the trade requirements. Sweet peas, gladioli and other outside stock is in fair supply and limited de- mand. Asters are a total failure and no first class ones can be obtained. The visitors to Omaha have all re- turned and all report an enjoyable time and are full of praise for Brother Wilcox and wife and all others who so kindly contributed to the pleasure. On our return trip the writer stopped off at Des Moines and was surprised and pleased at the wonder- ful evidence of thrift and prosperity in Iowa's metropolis and capital. W. L. Morris has a fine large store in the best location in the city. His place is one of the neatest and best we have seen in the west, while the genial smile and cordial greeting of the pro- prietor cannot help being trade win- ners. At his range of houses contain- ing 30,000 square feet of glass we were met by his foreman, Mr. Newell, and shown about. His roses and mums are in fine shape, full of promise for a good crop later. Asparagus Sprengerii and umbrella plants were very much in evidence and are, as I was informed, very good sellers with them. Our recent callers were J. E. Killen, representing C. H. Joosten; W. P. Dreer, Mr. Miller, of Boston, and W. H. Elliott, of Brighton, Mass. X. Y. Z. DUTY ON PALM LEAVES. ^^ By a decision of the XJ. S. General Appraisers at New York, under date of Aug. 25, "palm leaves, either paint- ed, dyed, or subjected to some solution designed to preserve them from the decomposing action of the air" are held "not free under either paragraph 552 or 617 of the tariff act of 1897, but dutiable at the rate of 30 per cent, ad valorem under paragraph 449, act of 1897." The importers claimed free entry under paragraph 552, which places on the free list "palm leaf in its natural state, not colored, dyed, or otherwise advanced or manufactured" and under paragraph 617 as "vegetable substance, crude or unmanufactured, not other- wise provided for." The protests were overruled and the collector's decisions were affirmed. THE YOUNGEST PRESIDENT. In speaking of President-elect Rudd in last week's issue, we intended to refer to him as "one of the youngest" men ever selected to act as the chief executive of our national society, and not as "the youngest." President Gude is. we believe, an even younger man than President-elect Rudd. VJ.Ji.j).J|.J.AAA4.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.4.J.4.JI.J.J.J.4.J.J.J.J.jLAJ.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.AAJ.J.AAJ.AAJ.J.J.Ji.4.^f The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°o This has been conclusivL-Iv provin by experiments at Lincoln P.irk, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bn^, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. .\ trial of a L'Vcent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable inseaicide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. •J •i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Mention The Review when you writ F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. IMPORTERS. Choice Seeds GROWERS AND ^-'' IV/IV^L k-ILLL/O, ^.^.^^Z Bulbs and Plants L>ilium Marrisii.-^ 5x7, $37.50 per 1,000, $4.00 per 100. 7x9, $75.00 per 1,000, $8.00 per JOG. Terms go days to customers of approved credit; otherwise, cash with order. Prices on all other Bulbs and Roots cheerfully j,'iven. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. when you write. P. W. O. SCriMITX. - Mention The Re 50,000 Plants, lyz-m. pots, $5.00 per too, express. j*j* 24 by mail for $1.50 giaiaiiiaagiiiiiani jEmBBBlHbwiw i Burpee's Seeds Grow | HITGMIINGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREBINnODSE BUILDING. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Fiunsta' Keview when yo SEPTEMBER 8, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 407 NEW CROP SEEDS. We beg to offer to the trade the following HIGH GRADE seeds, strictly NEW crop : PANSY. Hunt's Inrivalled Mixed. Giant Trimardeau Mixed. The standard high grade mixture for Florists. 1 oz., $8.00; one eighth oz., $1.00; trade packet, 25c. Our own mixture of all the named varieties of the Trimardeau Pansies. 1 02., $3.50; one quarter oz., $1.25; one eighth oz., 75c; trade packet, 25c. Fine mixed; a mixture of all the Bedding Pansies, containing over THIRTY varieties. \ oz., $J.00; quarter 02., 25c ; trade packet, lOc. And all the leading NAMED varieties ; for price of these please send for our circular on PANSY SEED. SM I LAX SEED. Trade packet, 10c ; 02., 25c ; quarter lb., 90c ; lb., $3.25. rVri AMFN PFRSiniM filfiAMFIIM Grown for us from our own stock seed. Hunt's strain of Cyclamen \. I V.L/\IYILI^ rLI\OII.LIIVI \3l\JI\W I LUIYI. j^ ^^^^„ generaUy by the trade. Bright red; white, pink throated. Mixed, including all the desirable colors. J 00 seeds, 75c ; 1000 seeds, $5.00. Our experience has enabled us to obtain the very best varieties of this important class of Florists' stock. PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. Single White Trade Packet, 350 seeds, 50c Double White Trade Packet, 50 seeds, 50c '^ Red " 350 " 50c I " Red " 50 " 50c Kermcsina Splendens Mixed 350 350 50c 50c Mixed PRIMULA Obconica CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora CALCEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora GLOXINIA Hybrida Grandiflora For a complete list of Florists' Flower Seeds see our general catalogue, sent on application. Address I E, H. HUNT, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Curplus Carnations and other Plants. 2,500 Flora Hill, finL- $0.00 and $8.00 per 100. 1,000 McGowan a.OO and 5.00 1,000 Daybreak 3.00 and 5.00 4(j0 Violets, fineclumps, Campbell and Farquhar, $0.00 per 100. oOO Vincas. fine clumps, 3 varieties. $6.r0 per 100. 10^ Dracaena Indivisa. strong, 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Stock Geraniums from 3-mch pots— Nutts, Hills, La Favorite, Clone de France, Nephetos. Bailey, Heteranthe and others. My selection of all the varieties named, $4.00 per 100. Customer's selec- tion, S5.00 per lOu. «*ri YHF " A New Single Geranium, a seed- V/LIUL. lingof Mrs. E.G.Hill. In every way like its parent, excepting color, which is a beautiful bright red, shaded somewhat with orange. .\ variety worth trying. Fine for pot or bedding. Orders booked now. Price 35c each. $3.0o per dozen. Cash with order from unknown customers. W. E. HALL, SUCCESSOR TO E. HALL & SON, CLYDE, O. Mention The Review when you write. ik^QlHice, Strong, Field Grown Plants. Daybreak $2. SO per 10(1 i Ca~ii Lizzie McGowaii. ■J..iO • • witii Tidal Wave L'..iO (Order. Mrs. E. KUNTZ, 352 South 1st St., FBANKFOBT, IKD. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO FLORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Roses IN THE UNITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W, & T, SMITH CO,, GENEVA, N, Y. Mention The Review when you write. "T" d B^ ^ lust at present we have a surplus and room is scarce. I f\f\^i^C"f\ Ilif^T Wewilffillordersto the trade as long as surplus stock I Vrl-f OVyV^vf LFIJ9L* Ustsat $12.00 per ton, $7.00 per ^ ton. $1.00 per 100 lbs. Cash must accompany each order. TttOMPSOrS'S SONS, Rio Vista, Va. Mention The Review when you write. Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINDED the inte.ests of their paper by buying supplies of TJ-JAT "^^ advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. Florists^ Review**** 408 The Weekly Florists* Review. SEPTEMBER S, IStfS. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. .•102 Amling. E. C 3«« Baker. W. 1 400 Bassett& Washburn 3»8 Bayersdorfer. H. & do MO Beimford. J 405 Berger. H. H. & Co .400 Blanc &Co 406 Bockelman. P. \on..404 Brant ii Noe 405 Budlong, 1. A.......3* Burpee, V^ A.lee &^^ BuU. \V.'T. siF. H..3H9 Chicago Wrecking Co 40.T ?unnfngha^n,rH•::S4 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 410 Dillon. J. L 3OT-404 Dorner, F. & Sons Qo 404 Dreer.'H.A 408 Elliott, VV. H 400 Ellis & PoUworth ...4o5 Ernest, \V. H 410 Esler, John G. Secy .410 Gibbons, H. W 408 Giblin& Co 410 Greene & Underbill.. 40r Ha , \V. E . .407 Hancock, Geo & Son 404 Heacock, Jos 400 Herr, Albert M 402 Hews. A. H. &Co...40!v Hill.E.G.&Co 401 Hippard, E 401 Hitchings& Co...... ....100-408-410 Hoiton & Hunkel Co. HuntVE.' H ■'.;.;: 40 W07 Jacobs, S. &Sons ...410 Jennings, E. B 400 jewett, Z. K. & Co .4ul kasting.W. F...3H7-400 Keenan'sSoedStore.3ii7 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co -tio Kennicott Bros. Co.. 398 Kraft Plant Tonic... 40ti Kroeschell Bros. Co. 410 Kuehn, C.A 308 Kuhl.Geo, A 404 Kuntz, E 4 / Lager & Hurrell ....402 Legenfelder, C 404 Lockland Lumber Co ..396-403 LongD. B 399 Lord & Burnhara Co.410 Louisville Exchange 398 Louisville Tob. Co. .399 Lvnch, W. E 398 Lyons, M.I — McCrea & Coif MacBean, A. S. Manning J. W. Michel. E. H... Model Plant Stake Co. ....4( Moninger. J. C. Co.. 408 Moon Co., W. H 401 Morris Floral Co 397 Pampas Grove Nur- sery Pennock.S. S Ptund, C Pierce, Butler & Pierce 410 Pierson,F.R.Co 400 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 399 Prince. A. G. & Co.. 39s Quaker City Machine Works 408 Randall, A. L 398 Reed & Keller 401 Reed Glass Co 404 Regan Pt'g House, .401 Reinberg Bros. .399 404 Rice. M. & Co 39s Rupp, J. F 39V Schmltz, F. W. O....40(i Schwiemann, H. C..401 Scott.W 405 Siebrecht & Son ....399 Smith. N. & Son 405 Smith, W.C 400 Smith, W. &T 4 7 Soltau. C. S:Co .....401 Sonnenschmidt & Junge 401 South Side Floral Co Stafflinger, Geo.... Steffens, E Storrs & Harrison. Stumpp& Walter Thompson's Sons.. Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy 4 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 398 Vesev, W. J..Sec'y..401 Walker Pert Co 399 Weber &Sons 401 Wietor Bros 39s Winter, S.B i9S Wlnterich, C 399 Wittbold.Geo 397 Young, John Welsh .397 Zirngiebel, D 403 NEW DAHLIA COLUMBIA. Mr. D. S. Heffron. Washington Heights, 111., sends us blooms of hih seedling dahlia, which he has named Columbia. The flowers are large, very double, and the color a remarkably rich, velvety crimson. It is a seedling from Alexander Cramond, an old English sort. The flowers hold the petals with re- markable persistency. Those sent us were somewhat old and the lower pet- als had dried up, but none had dropped. This persistence of the pet- als will add materially to the value of this sort for cut flowers, and the color is one that will appeal to all flower buyers. We trust that Mr. Heffron will soon be in a position to place this choice dahlia on the market. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.— The annual flower carnival was held here last week. An immense number of flowers was used to decorate the ve- hicles and floats that appeared in the floral parade. Y _■„ ■ Every JOHN (r)^"^"^^^!^^^^^^ Description JTJoNINGER(0; \\m\mwk.(hlCAQO. .M^mlun The H Everj- user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when yc EVANS' Improved angus Morrison, CHALLENGE 375 Uncoln Ave. CHICAGO. Va VENTILATING ^ , w.j^p , APPARATis. Greenhouse Flrh and Write lorlllustr.itc-lCatalnMUL Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, ind. Meniiun t'lurists' Review when you writ or v«v FITTINGS lilE VSN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points N.I lights or lefts. Price per box of 1,000, 60c; by mail, 75c; in lota of 5,000 by Kx., 55c per l,0OO. ESTABUSHED 1866 When writing mention Flriri.-.its" Keview. EMILSTEFFEriS> sua." N.STEFFENS. "oSTEfTEKSBROi Mpntinn Thp Review when you writi DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER, ;,V henry W. gibbons, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK. lowers the vitality of your stock, but write articular; of my Tempering .\pparatus Mention The Re HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents tor Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus MentioD FlorUts' Review when you write. SKPTEMBKR : The Weekly Florists' Review* 409 RIVERTON, N. J. The writer was one of the last to leave Omaha, with pleasant recollec- tions of the convention and incidents connected therewith, and whilst the majority had shaped their courses homeward, ineUuling ardent Billy, from Pleasant Hill, I dropped down to .Tndianapolis, where I met the enthu- siastic Anthony Wiegand, who was held back wholly owing to the heat. Could the have carried one of his splen- did bay trees along to shade him, he woud have been content. His stock is in excellent shape. He is well pleased with the results of the method he is pui*suing in growing palms. Cincinnati was my next stop. Here I met the vei-satile E. G. Gillett booking advance orders for the G. A. R. con- vention. This was one reason why he failed to attend the S. A. F. conven- tion. The rush also kept Messrs. Ball and Mann at home. One item, the handling of some ten thousand spikes of tuberoses, grown by George & Allan, will be a feature during the week of the G. A. R. A. Sunderbruch's Sons are busy planting caraations and attending to a promising lot of chrysanths. J. A. Peterson cannot resist the temptation of salt water just so soon as the .heated spell sets in so with his good wife hied themselves to Put-in- Bay, where they had a fine time. Now they are back and he is busy putting in red cedar benches with soft bricl; to act as drainage: says it requires but one-half the amount of lumber; it is an improvement. I noted some houses fixed this way and planted early looking remarkaljly well. His chrysanths are fine as usual. He pre- fers soft wood cuttings of poinsettias in preference to hardwood: make much cleaner plants. Farleyense, Pandanus Veitc.hii and fancy dracae- nas are amongst nis many successe;-, whilst the vioiet. Princes.s of Wales, promises to do fully as well as last year, when $5 per 100 was realized for blooms, in the height of the season. W. C. Nolan finds all he can do to keep cool and get his stock in shape for fall business, which promises to open up good. Dayton was the next stopping-off place. I found H. H. Ritter just re- turned from the East. His doctor ad- vised Atlantic City as a sedative for an overworked system. Incidentally he visited the plant establishments ad- jacent, and, judging by the elegant .'■tock he now has. must have invested heavily. Mr. Ritter has a fine deco- rative business. We missed the genial face of Mr. Ritter. senior, who beamed on us at Providence last year. I was sorry to learn the venerable gentleman has been very ill, but hopes to soon be around again: we echo this feeling. 'Tis not far to Columbus, and here I met Mr. Knopf, of the Franklin Park Floral Co., who is justly proud of their several houses of roses, which look very thrifty. The veteran Maurice Evans has a capital lot of DOt chrysanths, which always sell weli with him. The foun- der of the Underwood Bros.' concern had recently returned from the West and has been regaling his boys with stories of the great time he had out there, but did not see anything much better in houses or stock tlian they possess. Gus. Drobisch was busy when I called putting up a batch of field grown chrysanths. which sell well on the market. He reports catalogue trade fully up to the average. Mr. Danzer, manager of the Floral Department of A. Uvingston's Sons, reports the outlook for the forthcom- ing season a good one. In fact, all with whom I come in contact are very sanguine. Arriving home in due course, I vis- ited the Dreer place and found the boys discussing the recent big picnic which passed off so successfully and had many interesting features asso- ciated with it. It was truly a gather- ing of the clans. A crack Italian band, led by a 250-pound drum major, who towered above the procession, a stur- dy Teuton armed with a Martini Hen- ry to keep the immense crowd from falling into the lily ponds, that were also jealously guarded by a stalwart son of Albion, whilst a bonny Hie- lander, dressed in full canonicals, playing "The Campbells are coming" as a processional, filling all with en- thusiasm, which did not evaporate, although much smoking was indulgeil in. 'Twas a gorgeous sight, the dis- play of cannas alone being well ■worthy of the trip, and although a hot time was indulged in. Old Sol being particularly sociable on this oc- casion, all voted themselves vastly benefitted, both mentally and physi- call.v by the outing. M. ROCHES! ER. N, Y. August is a month of rest for the re- tail fiorist. Trade is then almost at a standstill, though this year the latter part of the month business improved considerably above the average and some of our retailers were quite busy at times. Flowers could be had in ade- quate quantities at all times and qual- ity was good, excepting roses, which were neither very plenty nor very good. None of our local growers had made arrangements for a summer crop, which undoubtedly would have paid them fairly well this season. Some are speaking now of filling a house or two with La France. Testout and Kaiserin next summer, and we hope they will when the time comes, tor there is al- ways a fair demand for .sood roses and it is often impossible to find them on short notice. Summer carnations are not any too p'.enty either but this want is not felt so badly for at this season we have a number of flowers which may be used instead. Several farmers in the vioin- ity grow asters by the acre and thus the market is well supplied with all grades early and late, in fact the.^e men had their asters in several weeks before our florists were able to cut any of their own. Achillea, phloxes, holly- hocks, lilies and a few other hardy things are now also grown largely by these farmers and they always find a place to dispose of their flowers. The price paid for such stuff varies greatly with the daily demand, but the farmers are willing to take their chances. The weather for the past week has been as hot as elsewhere, but stock has not suffered yet, because just before the hot spell set in, we were favored with a very heavy rainfall, which soaked the ground thoroughly, in fact the heat and the moist soil were bene- ficial to all those things which had their foliage burned or damaged dur- ing the rainless summer, and which had just commenced to make new growth. Without the copious rain, this new growth, being so soft, might have suffered again, especially on the young shrubs in nursery rows, which are starting off vigorously now; many of them had not made more than a few inches of growth since planting time. A good rain on Labor day cooled off the atmosphere and at the same time improved the condition of the soil. K. HARDY FLOWERS FOR CUTTING. Mr. D. S. Heftron, Washington Heights, 111., has for years made a spe- cialty of hardy flowers for sale in the Chicago market. In response to an inquiry he names the following as the most profitable sorts for this purpose. Spiraea Van Houtteii he finds admir- able for early spring. The florists find ready and profitable use for the long sprays in vase work and among loose flowers, and many pick off the little clusters, stem them and use in design work. The flowers last very well and have become quite popular with Chi- cago florists. The fragrant double syringa (Phila- delpbus coronaria flare pleno) holds its flowers well and is very useful as a cut flower. The double sort holds its flowers much better than the single one. The florists use it in much the same way as they do the spiraea. The German irises he has found pro- fitable and good sellers. He has some fifteen varieties, and finds tbe white, vellow, and very dark varieties sell the best. Gladioli also seM well in their sea- son and are profitable, fhough more apt to be overdone. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflova has been a feature with him for years and has been a very profitable crop. The plants are cut hard back each yeai- and made to produce four to six very large heads on long stems. These always bring a good price. SARATOGA. N. Y.— The annual flo- ral festival was held Sept. 6. The dec- orations and parade were on a grander scale than ever before. There was a grand ball in the evening. 410 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 8, 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMFBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. : _ »3;-* Ventilating LOW COST. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Boilers madeul the best material, shell, tirebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 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But as we expect to continue advanc- ing in the science of horticulture, we may perhaps hope to overcome some Of our climatic disadv;intages that prove an obstacle to the cheap, or rather profitable, propagation of these plants at the present time, and were this ac- complished the market for araucarias might be greatly extended. The small specimens of Araucaria ex- celsa, with their frond-like branches and graceful outline that are common to the trade, doubtless give us but a taint idea of the magnificence of the mature trees in their native country, where specimens ranging from 100 to 150 feet in height are not uncommon, and the tree beiug usually found in sol- itary examples rather than in masses or forests as are some of the other members of th.s genus, the same beauty of proportion is shown, being only en- hanced by greater size. Another peculiarity of Araucaria ex- celsa appears in its confinement to Nor- folk Island as a native habitat (at least unless further discovery has been made quite recently), thus giving this diminutive island, which is situated about 1,100 miles east of Australia, greater distinction than was conferred upon it by the British government in placing upon it a penal colony. As to the cultivation of A. excelsa it may be stated that one of the main things to be avoided is giving too much heat, this resulting in long-jointed and soft growth, and also providing condi- tions favorable for au outbreak of red spider and thrips. A night temperature of 50 degrees and a moist atmosphere will provide for strong and healthy growth, and if 412 The Weekly Florists^ Review, SEPTEMBER 15. 1898. the temperature should fall to 45 de- grees on a cold night no harm will be done. Plenty of water at the root and also overhead is required, and these plants will also respond to liberal treat- ment in regard to soil, a fair sprink- ling of bone dust in the soil being ben- eficial. Propagation is effected by seeds, by cuttings and by grafting, the stock in the latter case being usually the har- dier A. imbricata, but up to this time comparatively few have been propa- gated by the latter methods in this country, the majority being imported from Europe as small plants. W. H. TAPLIN. THE ROSE. Its Cultivation Today As Contrasted With Ten Years Ago. LKead by Mr. H. Dale at the Convention of tlie Canadian Horticultural .\ssociation, held at To- ronto.] At the outset I will say that my ex- perience in rose growing has heen gained under glass entirely. I never having had anything to do with out- door culture of the rose. Looking back ten years I see many changes both in the varieties grown and meth- ods of growing, and in the handling of the output. And I am pleased to be able to say that these changes are all for the better, excepting probably in one particular, and that an important one. namely, the price obtained for our goods. This point I will touch upon later. First I will speak of varieties grown. Ten years ago we were grow- ing fully as many or more kinds than now. We had Bride. Mermet, Perle, Sunset, Bennett. La France. Niphetos. Gontier, Bon Silene. Cornelia Cook and a few of the old and well known Mare- chal Niel. Contrast the foregoing with the favorites of today; Bride, Perle and Sunset are about the onjy ones found on the list. A number of new ones have been brought forward for trial during the past ten years, the most of them only to be discarded as worthless. Looking back we can remember the grand flourish with which Puritan. Belle Siebrecht and some others were heralded in; their introducers doubtless admire the very gentle way in which they slipped out again along with Waban, Duchess of Albany, Christine de None and several others. But a few good ones have been sifted from the chaff and we have Bridesmaid. Meteor. Hoste, Wootton, Morgan, Cusin and Beauty, and no one will gainsay the fact that the list of today is a great improvement on that of ten years ago. But the tendency seems to be toward cutting down the list. The call is for Bride and Maid and each year we have to grow more of these two kinds and less of other varieties, so that now by far the greater proportion of the room is planted with these two. But I fear this continued sameness will be hurt- ful to the reign of the "queen of flow- ers;" she holds sway at present and I believe will continue to do so if new kinds are brought forward which will give us more variety and keep pace with the improvements in other flow- ers, for it cannot be denied that there are great advances being made in some flowers which are in competition with the rose. This is not a new idea I know; others have felt the same thing and spoken of it. but I mention it again as I think it is important. It would be a great boon to us rose growers if just at this time we could get one or two new ones that would combine the good qualities of Maid and be of some different color or form that would make them acceptaible to the flower buying people. Very little has been done heretofore in America in the way of raising new varieties, for although some of the best are of American origin, they have been "sports." and the introducers of these kinds should put forward no claim for honor as originators. Dame Nature deserves all the credit. But mind you I do not blame anyone who, seeing a good thing, reaches out and grasps it. Like Micawber, I have been waiting for "something to turn up" in this line myself for the past ten or fifteen years. Methods of Growing. Here I see many changes as com- pared with ten years ago; at that time solid beds were used to some extent, and these beds were solid and no hum- bug about it. Mother earth was spaded over and enriched with manure, the roses planted and allowed to remain from year to year with a severe prun- ing back in summer, generally about August. So-called solid beds are still used, but they are prepared in quite a different and more elaborate manner, with ample drainage and means for admitting air and introducing heating pipes under the beds. Bench roses were grown on sloping benches, each bench or table having a slope to the south of several inches. But of late all benches that I know of are built level and are much easier to manage. I find six feet the most con- venient width, with walks on either side, and would not recommend the use of side benches, as I find the main demand is for long stemmed No. 1 stock, and this cannot be grown on side benches near the glass. Late planting was the general practice ten years ago. July and August being looked upon as the proper time to plant. But we have started planting earlier each year until now May 1st is looked upon as none too early to make the first planting, and all should be finished up in July. The merits and demerits of grafting tea roses for winter flowering has been a question at issue for t)he past ten years or more. I remember in the year 1887 there was quite a contro- versy among some of the prominent growers in the United States as to whether own-root or grafted roses were the most suitaible for the purpose. It is still an open question. Mr. John N. May at that time championed own- root stock and I note that he still sticks to his colors. On the other hand there are many growers who speak highly of grafting, and I must be allowed to enrol myself among the latter, my past experience going to show that there is a great advantage gained by grafting Maid and Bride on Manetti. I have had no experience with other varieties; probably there are other kinds which would be bene- fitted by using the Manetti or some other stock. In regard to handling of our out- put there is not any great change from methods followed ten years ago. Then as now the product was sold direct to the retailer, there not being any flow- ers handled on commission in Canada to my knowledge. But there is a great change In the amount grown, there being fully ten and probably fifteen times as much glass devoted to rose growing as there was at the former time. The trade may be said to have been in its infancy then. I shall never forget about that time I had an or- der come in for fifty white roses and I supplied the order with fifty Niphe- tos. This was the first time that I had been able to supply fifty roses all of one kind at one cutting, and I felt very proud, and that the business surely had a good bottom to it. Our vice- president. Mr. F. G. Foster, was the gentleman who favored me with that order. I think when we look back on such SEPTEMBER 15, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 413 Helianthus Multiflora Grandiflora. small beginnings only ten years ago and compare them "with the extensive trade carried on all over the Domin- ion at the present lime it is very en- couraging and a good proof that there is a good bottom in the rose growing business. But I will say this: Al- though the trade has extended vastly and from every indication will con- tinue to do so, prices have gradually decreased. They have decreased in this way: Ten years ago it was not necessary to grade the stock, a rose was a rose, be it large or small, long- stemmed or short, all brought the same price, and that the top one. But now the stock has to be graded and the select stock will command no higher price today than the mixture did ten years ago. The No. 2 and culls have to be sold at half price, which makes sail inroads on the net income. To counterbalance this we must be on the alert to cut down expense in every way possible, ibuild cheaply yet permanently, use cheap fuel, and study to employ the best and most economi- cal methods of growing and handling our own stock, to the end that we may prosper in our chosen calling. HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORA GRANDIFLORA. This well known double sunflower is a hardy perennial of garden origin, evidently springing from Helianthus decapetalus, the ten-petaled sun- flower. It grows about tour feet high, producing numerous very double deep yellow flowers. There is a variety called Soleil d'Or, in which the petals are quilled throughout. Both varieties are easily grown in almost any soil, if in a sunny position. They increase very fast, forming a dense mat of roots. These should be divided and reset every other year; in fact, it is better if done each spring. BELLEROPHON. BLISTERED GLASS. I have a house, three-quarter span, facing south, planted in roses. This house has been previously used for forcing grapes. The glass used in con- struction is third grade American, 12x 1-t, and although satisfactory enough for a grapery, does not seem to be the proper thing for a rosehouse. The young roses after being planted burned badly and I applied a coat of thin limewash over the glass, which re- sulted in the roses making a rapid, but rather soft growth. Nearly all of the glass is full of countless very small blisters. I had the larger blist- ers painted from the inside with white lead and coal oil. Would it be safe to apply a thin coat of the same material over the glass from the inside and still expect fair results with roses? At pre- sent prices of glass I cannot afford to reglaze with better glass. N. C. It is very unfortunate to have to use such a poor quality of glass. You have done well to paint under the large blisters, providing they are not too nu- merous. It is conceded by all good rose-growers that at no lime of the year should any shading be used over roses. An inexpensive portable or movable shading that could be used in the midday hours of summer would, I believe, be of great benefit, but such a shading is not yet in sight, at any rate, for the commercial man. A permanent shade, such as white- wash, is out of the question for roses. so geft every bit of it cleaned off as soon as possible. You have passed through the worst time; from now on to next April you will be little troubled with burning and you had far better lose some shoots and buds by burning than ruin all the house by a weak, soft growth. Don't close your house up tight for the next six weeks to keep out the cold. A little Are and a little heat is the thing, but if no fire and the temperature outside goes down to 40 degrees, still keep on a crack of ven- tilation. WM. SCOTT. BONE MEAL. A subscriber sends the following: "Please answer the following question and oblige: How much bone meal to one bushel of soil (mixed soil), all for plants grown in pots for market or home sale?" "Bone meal," "flour" or "dust" may be of different qualities, but supposing it is of the best pure grade, then you can surely use one pint to a bushel of soil, and in the spring, for quick grow- ing plants such as fuchsias, coleus, heliotrope and other soft-wooded plants, one quart to one bushel of soil can be used safely. The greatest and only danger to the large use of bone dust is burning the roots, but if the soil is kept to a proper degree of moisture this will not occur. There are several grades in size of this bone meal. Where immediate re- sults are wanted, and in two or three months the plant is grown and sold, the finest, or what is called "flour" should be used. For roses or carna- tions a slightly coarser grade will do, but if too coarse the particles of bone will not dissolve in time to be of full benefit. The use of bone to produce fine flowers is proper and right, but to produce a quick grown bedding plant, it is scarcely honest to your patrons. WM. SCOTT. PROPAGATING BEGONIAS. Please give me some hints on the propagation of Begonia scmperflorens atropurpurea, which is said to be of real value for bedding. B. G. This class of begonias propagate best from the young growths in the spring. March, April or May will do. Bottom heat in the sand is not really an essential, but, of course, in March and April you have those conditions. I have found that many of the erect growing begonias rooted finely in June when there was no artificial heat, but the natural heat, with the added mois- ture, was just what suited the bego- nias. The earlier rooted cuttings, will, of course, make more acceptable plants. WM. SCOTT. A PAEONY DISEASE. The fungus that produces what is known as the "Paeony Disease" is il- lustrated in a recent issue of the Gar- deners' Chronicle. Preventive meas- ures recommended are as follows: 4J4 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 15, Remove and burn all drooping stems the moment the first symptoms are observed. Where the disease bas previously ex- isted— or better, under any circum- stances— remove the surface-soil early in spring, and replace with fresh soil mixed with quick-lime. Do not use green manure as a top- dressing. The mycelium of the fungus is not perennial in the root of the Paeooy, so that it starts life perfectly free from its enemy each year, and can only be- come diseased through inoculation from sclerotia lying in the soil, from germs contained in manure, or from floating summer-spores borne from some diseased plant growing in the neighborhood. Chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums for pots, lifted from the bench Sept. 1. will now want full light and all the air you can give them. From the time they are lifted till they flower they just about double in size if they have been pinched dur- ing summer and are now bushy little plants, as they should be. They want no more stopping, but mast often be stood over and spaced or the want of air and light will soon produce yellow and spotted leaves, and what is a chrysanthemum with a lot of flowers without its green leaves — simply un- salable. If your market calls for a plant with large and small flowers, you can let every bud remain on the plant and de- velop, but we find for our market that a plant with a dozen to fifteen good flowers sells much better than one with double the number of flowers of good, bad and indifferent quality. So disbud as soon as you can select the leading and most perfect bud. Many of these small plr.nts will need but one stake in the center from which all side branches can be sup- ported, but a 7 or 8-inch Lincoln or Ivory deserves a half dozen stakes in addition to the center one, but never let the stakes be the principal make- up of the plant, as you often see at many of our chrysanthemum exhibi- tions. The aphis, both black, green and yellow, will trouble the mum to the end of its days and the yellow aphis is much the worst of the three. Tobac- co dust will do as a makeshift and that excellent article, the Rose Leaf Ex- tract of Tobacco, diluted fifty to one, will kill the aphis if fumigating is not convenient, but the old fashioned way of burning tobacco is by far the clean- est and most effectual. Every year, as prices of mums go down, we realize how much work it takes to produce fine, perfect flowers, but if neglected you have wasted time and valuable space. Side shoots must be kept picked off and plants tied up before they have a chance to lap over and make crooked stems. Many of the varieties are jusit now showing their buds and this is the time when the greatest care in water- ing should be observed. A trifle on the dry side is better for the next three weeks than any danger of over water- ing. I have again proved this year that the rust, so troublesome on some varieties, particularly on that king of mums. Golden Wedding, can be ar- rested by the use of the Bordeaux or ammoniacal mixture. Geraniums. Last year proved that of all popular plants the Zonal geranium led in popularity about ten to one to any other plant, excepting, perhaps, the canna. If you have not already, you should at once, make all the cuttings you can possibly lay your hands on. If done in this month, and we do not get a hard frost till the end of this month or early in October, you will have another crop of good cuttings. There is no need of putting these cut- tings in the propagating bed: in fact, it is the wrong place for them. Pot them in 2 or 2%-inch pots, and be sure and firm the soil well around them. Don't just thumb the soil on the top, but get your fingers well down into the soil. It is at the bottom of the cutting the soil wants to be firm and compact, the watering will settle the soil on the top. The cuttings, when potted, deserve a good light bench and not crowded. If there is much leaf to them, a good soaking must be given them. When first potted after that, keep them rather on the dry side until they make root. If you don't have a bench va- cant just now a cold frame is equally as good tor a month tor cuttings, in fact, rather better, for on hot bright days you can easily shade them for a few hours when needed. We have been told by good men that It was of no consequence whether you cut at a joint or an inch below it. That may be true, for verbenas and many other things, but I am certain that you will have better success if you do cut the geraniums just below the joint. The Propagating Bed. At this time of year the pi'opagating bed should never be idle. There are any number of things to be propagated and you cannot do it all in a day or ' week. There are the Ivy Leaf geran- ium, the vinca, abutilon and other es- sentials, besides a great number that you want but a few of. However, it is well to put in a few dozen of the plants you can increase rapidly dur- ing the winter, such as senecio, lo- phospermum, etc. In some localities sand for the propagating bed is difii- cult and costly to procure and the re- plenishing with fresh is quite an ob- ject. There is no need of it, if you are a tidy, clean man around your pro- pagating bed and do not allow dead leaves or stems to lay in the sand, the same sand will do for years. The fungus of the cutting bed is in many houses a scourge, especially in close, damp houses, but it is easily de- stroyed by watering with the ammo- niacal solution and where there is any danger of this fungus appearing it is well to dose the sand every time you take out a batch of cuttings. Liftirg PlanlE. As remarked about the cuttings, you cannot lift all your outside stock in two days and handle it properly, and no plants, even those to be made into cuttings, are benefitted by be- ing pulled up in a hurry and laying several days under a bench. Begin to lift at once. Sweet stevia, indispen- sable with many of us, is all the bet- ter for being potted early. They can remain out of doors till the very last moment. It is a small job to run in the plants when frost threatens or even can be covered with a light cloth to protect them from that light frost which we, too often, get this month or early October. Besides 'itevia, there is Linum trigynum, then your big plants of vincas and odds and ends of which you want a few such as agera- tum, lobelia and salvia. Cyclamen. About now is a good time to give cyclamen their last shift, which for a one year seedling of the best growth should not be over a 7-inch pot. While shifting it is well to bring into the house. At present they are about forming their flower buds and now is wfien greenfly, if allowed to attack them, get in their most disastrous work, for some time yet. Cyclamen when in a frame or green- house must have the fullest possible amount of ventilation. Last year I had a good demonstration of the right temperature for cyclamen after firing commences. I had a batch in 45 de- grees (of course I mean at night), and another lot at 60 degrees; one was too SKPTKMBER 15. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists'' Review, 415 hot and the other was too cold; from 50 to 55 degrees is right, unless you have an occasion to force to any pur- pose. Though unsightly, it is of great help to have toliacco stems loosely strewn among the pots. Mignonette. Last year nothing that I grew for Easter was so satisfactory and profit- able as a few score of mignonette in 5-inch pots. It seems early to sow for Easter, but not a day too soon. Sow a few seeds in 2-inch pols. When well up select the strongest and pull out the rest. The secret of having good, bushy mignonette that sells at sight is to give them a low temperature with the fullest light and air. from the time they are half an inch high until sold; no such a thing as high temperature or forcing will do. Will have more to say about mignonette; but sow at once. Asparagus Sprengerii. No plant increases more in popular favor than this fine asparagus. As j.Ir. Gurney Hill said at Omaha, "It is among the greatest of our late acqui- sitions." I only mention it on this oc- casion to remind you that it wants no dark, close house. It will stand the broadest sunlight and should have it. Those not growing this beautiful plant should procure it at once and lots of it. for it is of the greatest use both for designs and decorations of any kind. Labeling Cannas. Just let me remind you thai perhaps you bought last spring a half a dozen new cannas. If you don't label them before frost destroys their flotwers you will have them all mixed up and never know the varieties before they flower again next year. WILLIAM SCOTT. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is another batch of en- tries in our prize competition in labor saving devices or methods useful to florists: .No. 11. Device fcr \ the lower one to allow the largest pot in general use around the place to sliile under. On the edge of this shelf is fitted a sheet iron spout. In use the pot is pushed under the spout, the plant is held in position by the left hand while with one sweep of the right hand enough soil is brought down to fill the pot. There is no changing of hands or going after soil twice. C. No. 11 is a simple device for thor- oughly ventilating a sash house, either span roof or lean-to. The invention is entirely my own, and I have used it on my violet house and other cool houses with the most satisfactory results. To those who have had any experience in the difBcult work of airing a house of the above, kind, top and bottom, this device will particularly appeal. My violet house is a span with com- mon 3x6 sash on each side. Every other sash is screwed solidly top and -No. lU Double Deck 1 tting Bench No. 10 is a doubledeck potting bench. The upper shelf holds the soil, ths lower one the pots and plants. The upper one is just high enough above bottom to ridge and plate and con- stitute the only fixed portion of the roof. The other alternate sashes are for ventilation and fit loosely in the Siish Ilouf spaces. A half round or other strip is screwed on each side of movable sash, projecting an inch or so over the fixed sash, forming at same time a cap to keep out the rain and a support for the movable sash. The ventilating sashes may be opposite each other or opposite the fixed sashes; it is immaterial as regards the device. This latter consists of a double joint- ed hinge (.Fig. 1). which can be made, to order or improvised, as I did. by riveting a T hinge and a strap hinge together as shown in the diagram, a, a, (Fig. 1), being rivets. Two of these double jointed hinges are required for each sash to be opened, one on each side. The T part of hinge (B, Fig. 1) is screwed on to plate (A, Fig. li) and the strap end (C, Fig. 1 ) on to the sa?h (B, Fig. 2), the sash being closed tight at the time. When both hinges are in p'.ace a slight pushing outward from the inside of the house will bring the sash in position shown in Fig. y,. The upper part is supported by the half- round cap and slides down on edge of fixed sash, the lower part moves up- ward and outward until the part of hinge A, Fig. li, has passed just beyond the perpendicular, where it can be held by a light piece of chain fixed to top of each sash and the ridge, b, c. Fig. .'!; c, d. Fig. 2. No wind can disturb the- sashes in this position. A slight pull from the inside closes the sash, the cam-like action of the hinge pushing it home by its own- weight and holding it there. This de- vice is so mechanically perfect that it is quite fascinating to operate it. A man can open and close the sishes on a house almost as fast as he can walk. D.. No. 12. There is generallv a little thinning out to do among ch-y.-^anthe- muins. Surplus shoots may be rooted now and then stuck verv close to- 416 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 15. 189S. gethei- into pots of rich soil a,nd they will make dwarf, bushy plants. Put them almost touching one another in the pots. E. Xo. lo. If palms are hadly covered with scale it is very e.xpensive to clean them by hand. Lay them on a hard flat surface, keeping the leaves out .-straight, and give them ?he full pres- sure of water through a nozzle on the end of the hose. Operator must wear rubber boots and not be afraid of a little water. Turn the plants and give them a good dose all around. A wad of newspaper on top of pot will keep the soil from falling or being washed out as the pot is rolled around. One man can clean more palms this way than five can by hand. E. THE^FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GR.iNT, Editor .and Maxaoer. THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520'535ICaxton Building, Chicago, 354 Dearborn Street. .\dvertising rates: Per incti, Si.oo; X page. $13.50: full page, $27.00. Discounts; 6 times, 5 per cent; i,^ times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSgS. TORONTO. Canadian Hort. Association. The fii-st convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, held in this citv on the 7th and 8th inst., was an unqualified success, not so much from a point of numbers or demonstrative enthusiasm as from the spirit of quiet, business-like determination displayed by those present to make the meeting useful and instructive. It was clearly seen by all that such an association is a positive necessity in these days, and all accordingly did their little best towards giving it a good send-off onto the sea of life. Long may it live and prosper, and increase in stature and usefulness. Amongst those present from a dis- tance were Messrs. Suckling, of Truro, Novia Scotia, Bennett, Campbell and McKenna, of Montreal: Scrim, of Ot- tawa; Gammage and Stevens, of Lon- don: McLean, of St. Thomas: Dale, of Brampton; Foster, Jr., and Webster, of Hamilton; Brooke, of Fergus: Mitchell, of Innerkip; Gilchrist, of Toronto Junction; Mott, of Philadel- phia, and others whose names I was unable to get. There was also a goodly contingent of the Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association present. Mr. F. G. Foster, of Ham- ilton, the vice-president, was un- fortunately absent on account of sick- ne.^s. The proceedings were opened by Mayor Shaw in a somewhat humor- ous speech which in the absence of the vice-president was ably responded to by Mr. George Vair. Then came the eloquent and impressive address of the president, Mr. Gammage, the discus- sion on which was postponed until af- ternoon session. Secretary McLean read his report and Treasurer Duntop reported a balance to the good in the bank. A letter was then read from the Montreal Florists' Club, stating the opinion of its members that the asso- ciation shou'.d be a true parent society, i. e., "a society which would embrace all the various professional and ama- teur societies in the country. A soci- ety at whose convention every club would be represented by official dele- gates, a society that could settle any discussion .or answer any question be- yond the power or abilities of the local clubs. A grand lodge in fact." There was a long and animated discussion on this which ended in a committee being appointed to report on the matter at the afternoon session. When the com- mittee met it was soon found that they were unanimously in favor of a close trade organization and they re- ported "that this organization should be devoted to the interests of the trade exclusively." When the matter came before the convention again this was quite unexpected, but after another long discussion the report was adopted. No further action could be taken, however, according to the con- stitution, and a notice of motion based on the report will be put in, to be brought up at the next convention. Messrs. Bennett, Mott and Suckling were appointed trade exhibit judges. At the opening of the afternoon ses- sion Mr. H. Dale read a paper on "The Rose, its cultivation today contrasted with ten years ago." which proved to be a most interesting and thoughtful paper and brought out quite a lively discussion. The question, "What is the most economical fuel," proved con- clusively that the old proverb, "what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander." has exceptions. One pre- ferred "run of mines," another "select lump." another the best anthracite. Messrs. Dale and Dunlop use "soft screenings." some one else liked coke, and one burned coke dust or screen- ings and found it cheap and good. Everything depends on the locality, the price, size of plant and kind of l>oiler. W. W. Willshire. of Montreal, was to have read a paper, "Can Dutch Bulbs Be Made to Pay by the Retail- er?" He was, however, unable to be present, and Mr. Campbell, of the same place, was deputed to open a dis- cussion on the suhiect. There was great diversity of opinion on this question also. Mr. Campbell thought they did not pay on account of the great liability to loss owing to irregu- larity of demand. Mr. Gammage thought some paid, but that tulips. Von Sion and Dutch hyacinths did not. Mr. Dunlop. as a wholesaler and retail- er, thought they paid well, and all, pay or no pay, agreed that they must have tliem if only to help decorate store, windows. Later on a paper ar- rived from Mr. Willshire, which was read and also discussed. In the evening Mr. J. H. Dunlop read a paper on "What Plants Should Be Protected? Are New Plants for Propagation and Dissemination Prop- erly Dutiable?" This brought out a discussion on the whole tariff ques- tion, and finally, on a motion to that effect, a committee was appointed from different parts of Canada to get the feeling of the trade generally on what should be free and what dutiable, and report to the executive committee be- fore the next session of the Dominion parliament. Mr. Geo. Hollis read a very interest- ing paper on "Carnations to Date," giving hints on growing seedlings and general handling of carnations. A good discussion ensued. A point that brought out lots of talk was the sum- mer indoor growing of plants for win- ter bloom, the general opinion running in favor of it. Mr. Gammage then read his paper. "How to Make a Chrysanthemum Show Pay?" on which there was also a good discussion; most of the speak- ers agreed with his ideas, but there are still some left who believe in run- ning a flower show on its merits (your correspondent is one) and not mixing it up with charitable institutions, hos- pitals or social entertainments and frivolities. A letter from the secretary, Mr. Hugh McLean, resigning his posi- tion on acount of his leaving Canada for the south, was read and laid on the table. On Thursday morning everyone was present to partake of the treat given by the city council through the park and gardens committee, in the shape of a carriage drive around the city. Mr. Chambers, the able, genial and "comfortable" park commis.sioner, led the way through the Horticultural Gardens, Riverdale Park, through some of the principal residential streets. Queens Park. University grounds, and on up College street to High Park i37.5 acres), where the car- riages rolled smoothly round and round the beautiful drives with natu- ral park land and bush on either side for fully an hour, bringing up before the capacious pavilion, where the com- pan.v, all as hungry as hunters, de- scended and were invited to partake of as nice and tasty a lunch as one could wish for. And the company did par- take and did not leave enough to make a square meal for the house dog. Short speeches and toasts followed, everyone agreeing that they had spent a most delightful morning, one that they would remember for a long time and always look back to with pleasure. Mr. Chambers came in for a lot of praise for his efficient management of the Toronto park system. The car- riages were then brought into requisi- tion again and took the party to the exhibition grounds, where it was swal- SKPTKMBKR 13, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 4J7 lowed up in the crowd for a while un- til the trade exhibit judges did their work, meeting again at 4 p. m. As :ime was short, the selection of place for next convention and the election of officers was at once proceeded with. Mr. Gammage set forth the beauties and advantages of London, and Mr. Bwing proposed Montreal, but Mr. Mc- Kenna stated that he thought that if it was held at Ottawa, two birds would be killed with one stone in the east, and it would be nearer for the western men and catch the fair held there after •he Toronto and Montreal fairs (which are held in the same week), and also catch the cheap railroad rates. So Mr. than tremula, a very promising vari- ety. Pteris cretica magnifica variegata, a decided novelty in the line of varie- gated ferns, worthy of favorable no- tice, "The exhibit of Manton Bros., Eg- linton, embraces some well gix>WTi palms, ferns and caladiums particular- ly. A very good all round collection. "The exhibit of J. Gammage & Sons, London, embraces a line of commer- cial plants, chiefly palms and ferns, showing evidence of cultural skill. Especially noteworthy is a batch of Cyclamen giganteum and violets. Pteris tremula Smithiana is scarce, and we are well pleased to see it so The Cincinnati Florists' Float in the Civic and Industrial Parade, September 8. Gammage and Mr. Ewing withdrew and Ottawa will be the place for the next convention. The election of officers, which was conducted with the utmost good feel- ing and anxiety to put the best men where they would do the most good, resulted as follows: Mr, Wm. Gam- mage, president; Mr, C. Scrim, first vice-president; Mr. P. McKenna, sec- ond vice-president; Mr. A. Ewing, sec- retary; Mr, J. H. Dunlop, treasurer. Executive committee: For one year, H. Dale, G. Mills, C. Campbell; for two years, T. Manton, F. Mitchell, H. H, Groff; for three years, W. Muston, O. Johnston, W. Bennett. Professor Fletcher, a government 'weed and bug man." as he called himself, then gave an extempore lect- iire on "The Diseases of Plants." which was listened to with rapt atten- tion. The professor had to stand a fire of questions, and answered them according to his experience. H-e in- vited florists to submit their trouble.^ in this line to Mm. The Trade Exhibit committee, con- sisting of Messrs. Jos, Bennett, Walter Mott and John Suckling, read their re- port, as follows: "The exhibit of A. Gilchrist, Toronto Junction, consisting of palms, flcus and ferns of useful sizes, very clean and well grown. Worthy of special mention is Pteris cretica Gilchristi, of dense habit, crested, a decided acqui- sition to this species. Pteris tremula eompacta cristata is more compact well represented in this exhibit. I "J. A. Simmers exhtbits a highly creditable display of florists' supplies, mushroom spawn and French bulbs." Many votes of thanks were unani- mously passed and this most success- ful convention was adjourned to resur- rect with increased vigor at Ottawa next year. The Exhibition. The cut flower exhibit at the exhibi- I tion according to report, was smaller and not so good as last year, owing to I the dry weather. Sweet peas, which \ in former years have been quite a fea- ture, were almost entirely absent. I much regret that I was unable, owing to business and the convention, to take notes when the exhibits were fresh. When I did see it everything was wilted, with the exception of the glad- ioli, which were magnificent, and I should think better than usual. The cannas had been very fine, too, and the three entries of water lilies were also very good. The crowds attending the exhibition this year beat all former years. One was reminded of the World's Fair at Chicago. The city had not sufficient hotel or boarding house accommoda- tion to take them all in, and many who would have stayed over a day or two were forced to return home the same day. Americans came over by thousands and were enthusiastic over what they saw. Notes. Mr. Scrim took it all back. There is still one officer to represent Hog-town. Walter Mott is a daisy, and an acqui- sition to any convention, more espe- cially to the feminine portion of it. Mr. J. H. Dunlop does not smoke, dhew — in fact, he has no bad habits — but he took great pleasure in handing around the cigars, and the boys were tempted and did smoke. Lunches at the expense of the poor down-trodden taxpayer are especially toothsome. Mr. A. H. Ewing, of Berlin, please. There were no bowling or shooting contests. High Park will soon rival the Bo is de Boulogne. Mr. H. McLean, of St. Thomas, the late secretary, goes to Cuba. The final meeting of the convention was held in John Chambers' commo- dious potting shed, the only quiet place on the exhibition grounds: but what more suitable place could be found? Everyone felt at home and the meeting was accordingly enthusiastic and essentially horticultural, floricul- tural and Jaggsicultural. E. BUFFALO. Trade and Stock. We are not dead but sleeping. It is almost a short decade, Mr. Editor, since I had the opportunity to address you, and now, sir, first for the very prosaic news of the trade. Gladiolus have sold better than last year, because other summer flowers have ceased to exist. Sweet peas have passed away long ago, succumbing to the dry weather and departing to the happy hunting grounds. Asters are in good demand, because the majority of them died in infancy, victims of the new disease known as "Blytimus As- terianum," Roses are improving in quality: orders can now be filled satis- factorily. Our new crop of carnations is beginning to tell and glad we are of it, for without the divine flower we feel like a man whose wife has gone to Europe. Growers are very busy just now, and lifting carnations is one of the most important of the jobs. We find that many parts of this extensive land have received frequent rains and even our city, though dry, has been re- membered at long intervals, but in some of the suiTounding villages there has been but one heavy shower since the middle of May. No further re- marks are needed; you can guess how we feel. We found last week a Cana- da thistle leaning over to a burdock • and sighing. "How long, oh Lord, how long!" The Canada Fair. We were honored with an invitation to judge the plant exhibit at Canada's great fair, and it is an honor. Your able correspondent will tell you all about the fair; I will merely say the collections of plants were superb: bet- 4J8 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ SEPTEMBER 15. 1S9S. ter far than many cities larger tlian Toronto could show. The Pic-nic. The postponed picnic came off Wed- nesday last week and like many an- other postponed arrangement was but poorly attended, but those who did go report a good time. We were out of town, but many absentees had no ex- cuse. William Kasting traveled al'i the way from Kansas City to be here in time. He looks well and tanned, with the suns and hot winds of the western prairies. He thinks Denver a wonderful city, and admires Salt Lake City. Thinks he would like to have lived there ;!o years ago. He does not say, but we believe he called and tarried a day at Mr. Kellogg's in the State of Missouri. If he did not he was ungallant. Visitors. I could hardly keep track of our vis- itors the past three weeks. One of the Mr. Murdochs, of Pittsburg, was here, but we failed to connect. So was Mr. J. M. Gasser, of Cleveland, and what a mutual exchange of gas there was on the wide field of commercial horticulture. We are both gassers. One by the name of Mott was also here. You can hardly call him a visitor, he is more of an attendant, for he is so constantly around that if you run short of .") small ferns or a dollar kentia you need not write, Mott will be here in plenty of time. There were others, but I forget. Return of the S Idiers. Never since Labor Day has been an institution has it been so generally observed as this year. It smelt and felt like a fourth of July, and what made it more of a gala day was the home-coming of Buffalo's gallant iTith Regiment, some l,2(Nt strong. That is, strong in numbers, but not in health. The boys were given a great welcome. They looked as if they had marched across the great Arabian desert in- stead of lying idly in a camp a few miles south of Washington. D. C, nevertheless, they deserve the word of "gallant" for having survived. In many a remote hamlet and lonely farm house, as well as every city in the land, will the famous and much talked of "hard tack" be inspected and tested. We sampled it ourselves re- cently. It may get a little tiresome as a steady diet, especially for fever patients, but it is certainly not bad stuff, and dipped in coffee, as many of our young and old Teutonic friends do their bread, we think it is toothsome and nutritious and much better for flirhting men than woodcock sand- wiches or quail on toast. We had con- founded this hard-tack with ship-bis- cuit, with which we formed an ac- quaintance some .SO years ago on a •">th class ocean steamer, and the sam- ple we sampled must have been manu- factured contemporary with the loaves and fishes of happy memory, for it had the same marvelous expansive quali- ties. A piece the size of a peanut would, after ten minutes' industrious mastication, be the size of a base ball, and larger in proportion to the time and energy expended. A ton of this wonderful life sustainer, which, I be- lieve, is laid down by hydraulic pres- sure, put aboard of a steamer at San Francisco, would with the help of -"iW good pair of jaws and molars be in- creased to five tons by the time the ship reached Hong Kong. Strange that on this same rather memorable day the news of Sir Her- bert Kitchener's great victory reached the outside world. An item of news connected with this battle away in the heart of Africa, and on the banks of the mighty Nile, which every good child associates with a basket and the papyrus and little Moses, is not gen- erally disseminated and which we got by private wire. Close in the rear of the last of Sir Herbert's commissary wagons followed three wagons belong- ing to our enterprising local florist. J. H. Rebstock, each drawn by six Colo- rado bronchos. The first contained fine samples of palms of the best kinds for boarding house use in useful sizes. The second was loaded with 13 full blooded Americans, whose "intense Americanism" asserted itself at every jolt of the wagon. They were selected as typical representatives of our new- ly acquired states and territories, in- cluding Terra del Fuego. Juan Fer- nandez, Bermuda. Greenland. Central America, Jamaica. Canada. The Azores. Chicago. Mexico, and others. The third contained choice exhibits of how we advertise in the United States, including many demijohns of ice water and fire water. The contents of the rear wagon was greatly relished by the victorious army and one demijohn was sent back as a present to the khe- dive labeled "P^or the Royal Harem, department 11. Sec. .'!:!." W. S. NEW YORK. The Market. The weather has at- last decided to be merciful and life, in consequence, is more enjoyable. On several occasions lately the thermometer was down to 45 degrees, and there was in several localities just a suspicion of frost. Every New York florist is more or less a "Micawber" at present, with the greatest of great expectations. I visit- ed almost every wholesale florist in New York today, looking for prices, looking for news, but there was nei- ther. Flowers of certain indescribable grades there were in plenty every- where, but buyers were few. Beauties were rather scarce, that is to say, good Beauties, and of course they command- ed good pr,ices. At John I. Raynor's I saw some rath- er good asters of the Seniple strain. One of them was of a beautiful delicate lavender color, and was one of the prettiest seen here this season. Thos. Young. W. S. Al- len and MacDonald & Me.Manus are handling orchids, of which Dendro- bium formosum. Dendrobium phalaen- opsis and cattleyas form the principal attractions. Koffman has commenced cutting Cypripedium insigne, and all the chrysanthemums we have heard about so far were five blooms sent b.v Schultheis to Horan some weeks ago; what they were we could not learn. Wm. Gunther has been away sizing up the violet crop around New York, and he informs me that he found the plants much smaller than they were this time last year. Marie Louise is the princi- pal stock grown, and so far there is very little disease shown, and though the plants are small the growers prefer them so and are confident there will be a good crop. Mr. Gunther expects his first shipment of violets this week. Outdoor flowers are beginning to look tired, and with the advent of cool- er weather both greenhouse stock and business are expected to improve. Club Meeting. The first meeting of the Florists' Club for the season was held at the rooms, 19 West Twenty-seventh street. Monday e\ening, September 12. There was not a very large attendance, but it was very representative and it was pleasing to note that many of the old- est members were present ready and anxious to render any assistance for the advancement of the club. President Wm. Plumb was in the chair, and in a few well chosen words laid the principal business of the meet- ing before the members. Mr. Stewart, as chairman of the essay and enter- tainment committee, desired to im- press upon the members that while the club was in a most flourishing condi- tion, it was desirous to advance in every direction, and in none more than in inducing a better attendance. He therefore, on behalf of his committee, asked that every member present offer some suggestions that would put apa- thetic members into working order. Messrs. Siebrecht. O'Mara. Morris, Henshaw. Weathered. Wallace, Her- rington. Koffman, Manda, Troy, Burns, Miller and Young very ably discussed the subject. Everyone seemed to agree on the following points: Exhibitions of some kind are necessary to the life of the club; an individual interest in the welfare of the club; more social gatherings; a bowling club; a question box; a junior membershi]) at half rates; special nights for exhibits, such as roses, vios, carnations, mums, etc.; ladies' nights; to interest wealthy peo- ple in exhibitions, and many other points. It was finally resolved to refer the whole matter, with the discus- sions, to the Board of Trustees, who are to meet during the next two weeks to decide what is best to be done. A vote of thanks was ordered sent to the Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Club for their generous treatment of the New York delegates to the Omaha con- vention. It was also decided to adopt measures looking towards securing the S. A. F. convention for New York city in 1900. Messrs. Wallace and Stew- art addressed the meeting on the beau- SEPTEMBER 15. 1898. The Weekly Florists* Review, 419 ties of the Omaha Exposition and S. A. F. convention. W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J., was the only exhibitor, and showed a most interesting collection of brome- liads. for which the judges awarded him 85 points; two new ferns. Pteris treniula cristata and Pteris tremula oompacta, each of which received 50 points: a fine vase of Helenium au- tumnalis superba and two vases of a new white phlox. P. paniculata Tom Thumb. which grows exceedingly dwarf, seldom reaching more than a foot in height, and is a continuous bloomer; both of these flowers re- ceived honorable mention. After the meeting adjourned the near-by bowling alleys were attended, and the boys indulged in a few excit- ing games, but the scores would look out of place alongside the names, and therefore it is best to leave them out. The New York Gardeners' Society's Bowl- ing Tournament. 'Twas one of those nights That too seldom we see. Wlien our shouts of delights Drive all cares out to sea. Yes. Saturday night. September 10. will be long and pleasantly remem- bered. Seldom, it ever, has a more jo- vial crowd been gotten together. Six teams competed for the prize offered, which was the finest new ball obtaina- ble. The keenest interest was shown in the competition, and whenever a strike was made the noise of the fall- ing pins was drowned in salvos of cheers. Six alleys were used and at nine o'clock, when the first game was over, Piper Halliday. striking up the ■■Cock o' the North." led a procession of eighty-four, headed by the Philadel- phia team, up to the banquet hall, where dinner was served. The tables were handsomely decorated with a col- lection of eighteen of the newest can- nas, sent by F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown. and they were grand. Collections of dahlias and cannas were sent by C. W. Ward, of Queens. John Lewis Childs contributed a collection of new gladio- lus and rare herbaceous flowers, and A. L. Marshall sent a vase of his new yellow canna. After dinner Wm. Scott, president of the Gardeners' Society, in a few well- <>hosen words, welcomed the visiting teams, and said he was glad to see so many strange faces present, both among gardeners and florists. The frat- ernizing of these two professions was a hopeful sign, as by their combined efforts they could accomplish much. He introduced Mr. O'Mara as toastmas- ter, who on rising received quite an ovation. Brief speeches were then in order, Mr. O'Mara introducing each of the speakers in his usual happy man- ner. Robert Kift replied for the Phil- adelphia team; W. A. Manda, for the Orangemen; Eugene Dailledouze. for Flatbush; Charles Dietz, for Hoboken; Wm. Pluni'b. for the New York Flor- ists' Club. Mr. Plumb said these gath- erings were beginning to show that both the gardeners and florists were jolly good fellows. He hoped to see more of these fraternal gatherings. Mr. Henshaw replied for the New York Gardeners' Society, and intimated that he would like to see more of the gar- deners visit the Bronx Park Botanical Gardens, which, though yet in embryo, were quite an object lesson. The press was handled, American Gardening, by L. Barron, editor; The American Flor- ist, by W. J. Stewart; The Florists' Ex- change, by Alex. Wallace; The Flor- ists' Review, by .James I. Donlan. During the evening bagpipe music was dispensed in fine style hy Pipers Halliday and Wm. Scott, several of the members from the "land of brown heath and shaggy wood" indulging in a Scotch reel. One of the most amus- ing incidents of the evening was the acrobaticisms of Louis Schmutz. and I only wish I could send you illustra- tions of the attitudes of many of the bowlers in their frantic endeavors to influence the balls after they had been thrown. The Philadelphia team won with scores of 874 in the first game and 972 in the second. Three cheers and a tiger were given the victors and every- body was glad the Quakers had won. J. Habermehl won the prize, a silver ornamental napkin holder, for the best average score, and also a pair of gold sleeve buttons, the prize for the high- est individual score. Wm. Bartholo- mae won the prize offered tor the highest score made by a private gar- dener. Following are the scores: i-nii,Ani':i.i'Hi.\. 1st. L'lul. J. Habermehl 203 169 G. Craig 139 145 .1. Walker 137 174 D. T. Connor 157 180 R. Klft 123 160 HOHOKKN. I lietz FLATnUSH. R. Wlttmann- R. Fischer 1 L. Schiller G. Urown 1 X. Y. GAHDKNKKS- SOCIETY 1 W. Prn^ser ; R. Brett P. McDonald 1 W. Bartholomae 1 S. Henshaw 1 .1. H. Troy 1 6 X. V. Ki,(ii;iSTs- i-i,ci;. 1; John Young Theo. Roehrs 1 P. O'Mara 1 Wm. Plumh 1 H. A. Bunyarfl 1 Theo. Lani; . 1 (JK.\.\GI-;. X. .1. li <■'■ Smith 1 A. n. Rose 1 .1. A. Manda l F. L. Atkins I W. A. Manda i W. Gray ], P. Rile 106 Zeller T. Brennan 132 137 L. Schmutz 101 131 D. Y. Mellis 152 129 Eugene Dailledouze 143 124 760 7.S1 INDIVlUfAL SCORES. C. Loilginotti 14S K. 'J"raen(ll.v ' hg .1. Westcott lis C. Millang 91 M. Green 103 Prank Rorkovsky lor, J. Brennecke 45 Jno. Scott 65 Doctor Poland 5S W. E. Marshall 91 W. .7. Stewart 129 Various Notes. Auction sales have commenced for the season and promise to be full of new features. Cleary himself made a splendid bargain with a most estima- ble young lady, and they were joined together for life at Sing Sing. Septem- ber 5. Mr. and Mrs. Cleary will re- side in Brooklyn. Perhaps the greatest event among the retailers lately was the opening of Weber & Fields' Music Hall last week. A great profusion of flowers was used in all manner and kinds of designs, but the demand for this was scarcely felt on the market. There is one complaint that is gen- eral, and we must say there is abun- dant cause for it. That is the grading into several sizes of roses which the wholesalers have to lump together and beg the Greeks to buy at their own price. Is a grower justified in grading roses in September? We rath- er think not; it is only a waste of time and a cause of aggravation. We were never in favor of the grading system at any time of the year, for we contend that the best man to grade stock is the man who buys. To us it is vastl.v amusing, nay, ridiculous, to see the many X's and quadruple X's tagged on to roses because one rose is one inch shorter than the other, or one rose is blind and the other like a button. The best judge of your stock, the one whom you are compelled final- l.v to recognize, is the buyer, and he does not want to know how many X's your packing boy puts on the stems, liut he does want to know if youi' roses are good, medium or poor. We regret to announce that Mrs. Thos. Young. Jr., is dangerously ill, and hope she will soon recover. D. BOSTON. Review of the Market. During the early part of the week what flowers were brought in seemed to sell readily, asters of the Semple type having the call, with a good trade in carnations and odds and ends. On Saturday everybod.v was in the market, and more flowers were shown than for several weeks; result was that the demand was not equal to such a supply, and prices went down. 420 The Weekly Florists^ Review* SEPTEMBER 15, 1898. and quite a lot of stuff remained on the growers' hands. Asters of fine quality have sold from $1 to |2 per 100, white, of the Semple type, bring- ing the outside figure; inferior quali- ty average about 50 cents per hun- dred. Carnations are more plenty, Mrs. Fisher predominating, selling at from 50 cents to ?1 per hundred. Colored pinks are more in evidence, and if quality is good will bring $2. Roses, of good quality, sell fairly well. Brides and Maids averaging $4, while good Kaiserins easily bring $1 per dozen; Meteors from $4 to $8 per 100. Beauties are more plenty, from 75 cents to $2.50 per dozen. Valley is quoted from $3 to $4 per hundred. Odds and ends sell well at fair prices. The Saturday Exhibition. The show this week was devoted mostly to vegetables, and to the ex- hibit of the Boston Mycological Club, members of which gave a discourse on their especial study "Mushrooms." Among flowers shown were two nice collections of herbaceous plants by \V. N. Craig, who was awarded a first prize, and Rea Bros., who got second. L. W. Goodall received a gratuity on a fine show of nymphaeas, also on an elegant collection of Phlox Drum- mondi and zinnias. Lothrop and Hig- gins exhibited a collection of dahlias, receiving a gratuity. H. A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, exhibited a specimen of the new Nymphaea Husteriana, and was awarded an honorable mention certificate. News Items. Fred Harris, the veteran gardener for H. H. Hunnewell, entertained about forty of his private and com- mercial friends at the famous Hun- newell estate. So. Natick, on Thurs- day the 8th inst. The Boston papers report the clos- ing up of The Fairfield Floral Co., Fairfield, Me., thus throwing a good many girls out of employment. Our vacationists are all returning home, and among the well known faces at the market on Saturday we recognize C. E. Holbrow, of Brighton; Dave Carmichael, of Newton, and Al. Hutson, with W. H. Elliott, of Brigh- ton, all of whom have been across the pond this summer. P. Welch is back from Old Orchard, Me., and is preparing for another sea- son of hustle. W. H. Elliott arrived home from his Omaha trip on Friday, says he en- joyed every minute while he was gone. I. H. Caro has opened a store at 168 Tremont street. The sale of choice of stalls in the co-operative market took place on Saturday, and about a hundred grow- ers secured their stands for the en- suing year. The premiums received were in excess of last year, and the stockholders are looking forward to a good fat dividend. Allen Pierce, of E. N. Pierce & Son, of Waverly, who is now soldiering at Camp Dalton, obtained a furlough so as to attend the sale at the market, and he was very much in evidence among the bidders for first choice, which he was bound to have. We shall miss him greatly this season, as he leaves on Monday for Middletown, Pa., his regiment, the oth Mass. Vols., having been ordered to Camp Meade. P. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Business shows a slight improve- ment over last week. There is no doubt that fall trade is beginning fa- vorably and the store men all feel pleased with the outlook. The demand last week was mostly for white flow- ers. The cool weather of last week has shortened up stock considerably and also made a slight change in the prices. Roses that are coming in now are not looking so well as they should. Kaiserin and Meteor are in good de- mand at $3 and ?4. Brides. Maids and Perles are sold at $2 and $3. The price on short stemmed Beauties has gone up to $4, long $8 to $12.50. The lat- ter are scarce and flrst class stock of this variety is hard to find in this market. Most of the store men have to send out of town in order to get them. Carnations are improving in quality and seem scarce. The best are still selling at $1 per 100 and some go at 50 and 75 cents. Our growers are housing their carnation plants as rapidly as posible, and by the end of the week will be done with the work. All the new varieties have made a splendid growth and look better than was an- ticipated earlier in the season. Tuberose stalks are very plentiful and in good demand last week at $3 per 100. Asters are quite plentiful, but no glut. Pink has not been a good seller this season but white were in excellent demand, bringing 50 cents and $1 per 100. Smilax is looking bet- ter; price $10 and $12.50. News Notes. Mrs. C. A. Kuehn and young Charlie got back from Detroit last week after a three weeks' stay. At the same time Mrs. C. C. Sander arrived from Cin- cinnati, where she was visiting rela- tives for two weeks.' Bros. Kuehn and Sanders ai'e now happy. They were seen around town with a kind of lost look, which has now disappeared. It has been rumored that Emil Schray is soon to become one of us and join the married men's club. Good boy, Emil, you're not too young. Ed Buechel, of the Riessen Floral Co., reports that business with them has been good of late and that the outlook is encouraging for big fall trade. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Butcher, of De Soto, Mo., were in town Monday buy- ing supplies. W. J. and M. S. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., spent Sunday in St. Louis visiting friends, and returned home the same night. Fred Meinhardt was married August 22 to one of the belles of North St. Louis, and Fred never said a word to any of the boys. Nothing would have been too good for him had he only said the word. E. H. Michel, of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., left for Chicago Saturday night for a week's stay. Ostertag Bros, are decorating the Coliseum for the opening of the ex- position. Regarding Mr. C. C. Pollworth'.s statement in the last issue of the Re- view in connection with the Evan.« challenge cup, I will say that the $1" from each club is to purchase an addi- tional cup to be kept by the winners of the match. I think a statement from John Westcott, Mr. Wilcox or Wm. Scott, the originators of the plan, would be well for all those interested. Bowling. Samuel Karpf, secretary of the American Bowling Congress and the Interstate Bowling League, was a vis- itor last week, and has arranged for his Greater New York team to play three games with our champion florist team. The match to take place som>- time in December. Mr. Karpf took a look at the Evans challenge cup ana said it was the finest he had ever seen. Mr. K. will go from here to Chicago and then to Omaha. The Florist Bowling club will cele- brate the winning of the Evans chal- lenge cup on Saturday night, Sept.lT. 8 p. m., at Beyer Bros.' place, corner Grand and Gravois avenues, with music and refreshments. This will be a stag affair and the cup will be on exhibition. The regular monthly meeting of the Florist Club was held Monday night at 8 p. m., with 16 members present. The newly elected officers were in- stalled. The chairman of the chry- santhemum show committee reported that everything was running in good order and a meeting would be held this week. The picnic committee made its final report and was dis- charged. Mostly all the bowlers left the meet- ing early, it being their regular roll- ing night. The balance of the evening was taken up discussing carnation plants. A great many of the growers reported a failure this year on Day- break. The Bowling Club rolled its regular three games Monday night. The at- tendance was slim, owing to meeting of the Florist Club. Following are the scores : 12 3 Total. Av. J. J. Beneke 134 148 224 506 aW J. W. Kunz 139 175 136 430 150 C. A. Kuehn 138 140 105 443 14S John Young 126 142 118 3S6 129 F. Fillmore 12- I'i 115 340 114 C. C. Sanders . ITO 170 170 J. J. B. SEPTEMBER 15, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 421 THE C. S. A. CUP CONTEST FOR J898. The contest for the silver cup offered by the Chrysanthemum Society of America will take place in Philadel- phia, October 18, under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci- ety. Contestants are required to ex- hiijit thirty-six blooms in six varieties, the same to be judged by Scale D, as adopted by the chrysanthemum Soci- ety, which is as follows: Color, 25; form, 25; fullness, 15; stem, 10; petal- age, 10; size, 15. All exhibits should be addressed to Edwin Lonsdale. Horti- cultural Hall. Philadelphia, express charges prepaid and shipped to arrive not later than the morning of the 18th. as all exhibits must be in posiaon ready for judging by 3 p. m. There will be no entry fee to contestants or charges for admission to the public. ELJIER D. SMITH; Sec'y. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION' WANTED— -Asforeman in large com- mercial place, by a first class grower of cut flowers and plants ; has been toreman in large places for the past re years : 2; years' experience ; best references Address Rose Grower, care Florists' Re\new. SITUATION WANTED- By an expert grower of plants and cut flowers. Competent in all depart- ments. Only a first class position desired, either pri\-ate or commercial. No. i references, .\ddress 70 South Main Street. Sharon, Pa. "TI^-ANTED— Young man as assistant in retail florist *' store. Must have a general knowledge of the florist business, .\ddress. with references. H. F. Halle, 54« West Madison Street. Chicago, 111. SITUATIO.N W.ANTED-Byayoung man on pri- \'ate or commercial place Sober and reliable. Ref- Address German, care of Florists' Re\new. PARTNER WANTED-For florist store, with sooo ) feet cf glass adjoining; well established busir best location in Chicago. Houses well stocked everything in first class condition, favorable terms. For reliable florist cliance to invest. Address Chicago, ca Under the ritii capital a good ■e Florists' Review WANTED— Two assistants for rose and . houses, single men ; slate wages wanted. Address F. Burki, Wholesale Florist, Bene\Tie, Allegheny, Pa. TO RENT — To reliable party. 11 greenhouses, i6oco feet of glass, store, 7-room house and bam Busi- ness established 15 years, rebuilt last year. Finest loca- tion in Chicago. < )r will sell the greenhouses : cause, poor health Garfield Park Floral Co., 16S8 West Mad- ison Street, Mrs. Decker, proprietor. 'TXTAXTED- Byaman with small capital, to rent a ' ' small area of glass, or will take partnership in a growing established florists' business. Address Ditnsion, Florists' Reriew. SITU-ATION WANTED-In floral establishment. Is competent in high class design and decoration work : sober and trustworthy ; best of reference. .Address 'F. J. B., care of J. J. Beneke, 1222 Olive St , St. Louis, Mo. FOR S.ALE — One greenhouse. i,5oo feet of glass, wilh or without 7-room dwelling house. Splendid chance for shipping to Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Peoria ; cheap ; decided bargain for a hustler. Ad- dress )ohn .McDonald. Farmer City, lU. FOR RENT OR SALE- First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least S3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about S500.00. Reason^ior selling, failing health. Address ' Illinois." Florists' Re CITUATION 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 his ser\-ices worth more than in his present place. Can surely ad\ance his employer's in- terests if given suitable opportunity, .\ddress S. D., «r* Florists' Re\-iew, Chicago. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. 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 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. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, 0. for Circu Estimates The Review when PALMS Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel, and Forst, CocosWeddeliana, Livistona Rotundilolia, Ptioenix Reclinata and Rupicola. Ficus Elastica and Elastica Var, \ __ ____ ^^^ __ \ Pandanus Veitchii and Pandanus Utilis. l»,w^.-,,i,,w,,,w^-,-,„>-i Dracaena Sanderiana. etc, Hardy, stocky and Perfect. .An immense stock of an sizes up iueie.t;ant specimens. If you do not know the quality of my stock ask some one who does. I can ffuarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything'. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesbnrg, Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse Boilers Expert Advice and Flans Furnished. HENRY A\. GIBBONS, 136 Libert) St.. NEW YORK, CatalogTies Free. WAXTKI (-Single man of good, steady habits, wlio ' * understands rose and carnation growing. For further particulars, address C., care of Florists' Re\'iew. TTTANTED — Position as foreman in first class estab- * * iishment by one who learned thoroughly in Eng- land the trade of gardening, and has followed the florist business for ten years in this country. Will take nothing but first class place and will start at 56o.oo a month, with cliance of raise after showing abilitj-. Good references. Address Hemb, care Florists' Re\new. OR SALE— Four greenhouses, 6cog feet of glass; ell stocked; business good; in a^grownng Penn- F :"00 to I.OOO feet -t-inch Cast Iron Pipe, in 3 and 4 length iomts. in first class order. .Mso. a lot of i-inch Fittings. Valves, etc. Must sell very cheap as it must be moved at once. CRITCHELL'S - - - CINCINNATI, 0. Mention Florists' Review when you write. A BARGAIN. ViolctS- Greenhouse business in a live Illinois town of 2,700population. Only greenhouses in the county. Six houses, each H x 85. Excellent general stock. Everything in fine condition. Will be sold at half its value. Proprietor is in poor health and has been ordered to another climate hy his physician .\ddrt-?s Bargain, care Florists' Review. For SaleJLi Bargain A hot water boiler, suitable for heating about four or five thousand feet of glass. Also about 1,400 feet of 4-inch pipe. Address — W. P. HARVEY, Geneva, III. Mention The Review when you write. Marie Louise A few hundred left. Very tine plants, from 4-inch pots, at S">.00 per hundred. J. C. WILLIAMS. - MontGlaIr, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write GOLD FISH and f^!^£ AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. Mention Florists' 6112 and 6114 VNentHOrth A\ nue, CHICAGO. "View when you write. 422 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ SEPTKMBER 15, 1S9S. CHICAGO. The Market. The pool weather continues and the supi)ly has shortened up materially. so much so that all stock seetms to he scarce, with a particularly marked shortage in white flowers, especially white roses. Quality is improving and if present conditions continue the im- provement, especially in color, will soon be very marked. Demand is brisk and while prices have not made any notable advance there has been a stiff- ening in rates and the bargain hunter is out in the cold. Good tea roses bring $3 to $4. though some lower grailes go at $2 and some very extra quality bring as high as $."). In Beauties the best sell at $2.50 to $3 a dozen, good quality $1.50 to $2. and shorts from 50 cents to $1. Carnations are not quite so scarce as roses, but few good ones lack buyers at 75 cents to $1 a hundred. Poor grades go as low as 50 cents and a few extras as high as $1.50. With the dealer the question now is how to get the stock with which to satisfy the demands of his customers, espe- cially when select stock is wanted. Club Meeting. The regular meetings of the Flor- ists' Club will be resumed this month and a meeting will he held this Friday .evening (16th inst.). Various Items. Robert Rcdfield. vice-president of Kennicott Bros. Co.. is a candidate for the State legislature in the third dis- trict. Miss M. C. Binder, with J. M. Gasser. Cleveland. O., spent several days in Chicago on her way home from Omaha. The stock at Bassett & Washburn's big plant at Hinsdale is in uniformly fine condition, weak spots being no- ticeably absent. The new carnation bouse (52x600) is now all planted. It Js probably the largest single house in the country. It took 30.000 plants to fill it. A picture of this house will ap- pear next week. H. L. Hunt passed through the city this week from Petoskey. Mich., to Wichita, Kans.. where he will engage in business with a Wichita florist. Mr. Peter Barr expres.sed himself as much pleased with what he saw in «'hicago, and left the city well satisfied with the treatment he received while here. He was surprised at the magni- tude of our system of parks and boule- vards and says we have laid a splen- Jid foundation. After spending the |Contiiu..-Jpag,-42tJ M. RIGB & CO.—— MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Ifentlon The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE. Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. ^"''VxPRglVlee."""' Bassett&WasIiliurn wiETOR BROS. 88 Wdbasli Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. ^-'-.td'-oe-ril-n' CUT FLOWERS greenhouses at Hinsdale, III. fF-, E.G. AMLING, Wholesale Q^^^ FlOWefS 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HtrrRON, Mgr. CHICAGO . SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. '^Zl^l Cut Flowers All ti-lL-grapli and teK-phone ordi-rs given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... The right kind of stock, packfd la the right way. delivered at the right time, and at the right prices v.M.atw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Florists' Review when you write ■9.2IB.nd.lphS...CmCA6«. ^_ g_ p^j^^^ ^ A.L. prepared tli iANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washingrton St., Ctaicagro. 1.1 enl.iryi-.l quarters we are better Comp Telephone Main 3208 i^flV^ Agents for.. fun Line of Wire De- signs and Sup- plier lie oi wire ue- -s^-^ w- ^^nccessnr )nd Florists* ■■ / Winter & O s. B. Winter ..r Illustrated ' ' 21 Randol HINSDALE ROSE CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr )f thf Patent Wire Clump Floral uil line of supplies always on te for catalogue and prices. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Korvi-arded. GROWe"r OF ROSES. CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ILL. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Plorists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS OlIR OWIM MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. P.O. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Manufai-ti Design.s. hand. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO. Wholesale Florists D. H. MIGNBl>=^^.5»j» 1620 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review wher. you wrir,- ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for sliippiuii soutli. L'lieciualed returns for good stitck. Operi night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St.. Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 15 The Weekly Florists' Review. 423 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. Write for Prices on CARN4II0N PUNTS. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc StocK Solicited. Mention The Review when you write. ...THE BOSTON FERN... NtPHROl-bPIS hXAMAI'\ liOilt I Orr do/en. L. H. FOSTER, 45 king Street, DORCHESTER, Mass. He Fl.irls EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN ...STOCK... Kentia Belmoreana li-in.. S to 7 leaves. $l."i.00 to $24.00 per dozen. 5-in., ") to (') leaves. $12.0 ijier dozen. Kentia Forsteriana li-in., .'i to H leaves, $12.00 to $1S.00per dozen. S-in,, I to ,"i leaves, $ '.I.IO to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations .\ line lot will lie re.-idx lor SepI delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention I'lorlsts' Review when you write. 100°o Profit For You anil entire satist.Kiion Inr your cus- tomcr.s. \\'li;it inort- ilni's .invbodv WALKER'S PLANT FOOD is an ideal fond for lionsc- |ilants. Send for free literature. Walker FertilUer Co., ClifL.ii Spriiisjs, N, V. ilentlon The Revle 2,000 PRIMROSES, ^;,';;,oJ^;kV'"^'"" 1,000 GYNURAAURANTIAGA,"^;;fJi;T et LONG'S " Stationery for Florists. ew Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS. CARDS. LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. i Samples 5c in stamps, ■nty-tive Samples. 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, po Ferns. Ferns. 100,000 very fine commercial stock, grown in 2-inch pots, strong and liard, no better stock offered at double the price. $2.50 per 100: S20.00 per 1000: $50.00 per 3,000. j THE E. HIPPARD CO., Ornamentdf Shrubs, 22,000 field' GROWN CARNATION nl.iiil>, Inst H , oiih, Mavor I'MlKree, Maud lie.ui, Slo.m.- i; A 1 )ana, per 100, $11,00, Arma in.h, l>:uhie,.k, Helen Kellar, Ivory .111.1 .M.isk.i. per lllO, $5, IK). 25,000 Geraniums, ^l^^ifdk^^. ^Vi. I 1. Ilill W I'.SimmonsandMrs.J. M.Ciar, .111.1 I'll oihei.-. rooted cuttings from 2.inch pots pi'i IIIO. filHI; per I.IMKI, jla.OO, I nnn ^alviSQ llar,iHeilinari, La President and I.UUU Odlfldi), ij,,n„i,ii. ■.■■.Mich, per 100, $2,00, 9 Onn CnlPllS --""'liparkdem. Monarch, Prince Z,UUU UUICUJ), Spin,- ami lOolliers Rood lor stock, L",-lil. h, pel loO, $I.IK1, THE MOKRIS FLORAL CO., - MORRIS. ILL Mention Tlu. Review when you write. BUFFALO. Menllon The Itev THE BESTF^"^"^ hen you write FERNS CVPERUS, 2-in:, :lc. McCREA & COLE, BATTLE CREEK. MICH Mention T!>.e Review when you wilte. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mention The Review when voo write. ....NOW IN COURSE OE PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell vou iust wh.it you want to know in just the way vou want to be told, . 11 Kill cover the whole held of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference iiiav he ,|Mick- and easy. It will I.ea wholelil.rarv in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. HERBACEOUS FEBENNIAIiS. ,\ specialty of Ins. Phlox, P.rouies. Pvrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholes.ile List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The leading estaolished 1854. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when yon write. Sphagnum Moss M. I. LYONS, - Babcock, Wis. Write tor prices on car lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. 424 The Weekly Florists^ Review, SEPTEMBER 15, 1898. CHICAGO (Continued.) winter in ('alifornia he will visit Ja- pan and Cliina, toucliing at Hawaii on tlie way, and from China will proba- bly sail for Australia. Recent visitors: Mrs. J. F. Brendel, Galena, HI.; C. H. Reed, Birmingham, Ala.; N. J. Kraft. Rockford. 111.; P. G. Brackenbiiry. St. Louis; G. B. Llnden- berger, of Louisville Tobacco Co., Louisville. Ky.; G. R. Hodson, Omaha, Neb. In a letter to Kennicott Bros. Co., Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich., report the loss of a large part of their asters by frost last week. The field was in splendid bearing when the frost came and the loss is heavy, especially as the flowers were selling well at good prices. The white and purple flowers sell the best, the pink ones go- ing rather slowly. They report their violets to be in extra fine shape and they expect to begin picking by Oct. 1. The stock at Reinberg Bros.' estab- lishment is looking well and the qual- ity of the flowers is rapidly improv^^ing. The Beauties and Maids are starting off nicely and the Meteors and Kaiser- ins are holding up in good shape. Vaughan, McKella;- & Winterson are working up a big stock of wheat sheaves and have adopted the plan of placing each sheaf 'n a large paper bag by itself, Thif T)revents any pos- sibility of damage 'o the sheaf when handling it. Some extra fine B~ides for the season were seen at E. H. Hunt's. The num- ber is limited and they sell quickly at $4 and $5 per 100. A. L. Randall ttIII have an extra large supply of Brauties and Meteors this winter, sever?! of his growers having greatly en) >.rged the space de- voted to these twa .-oses. Mr. F. C. Struvy, the North Clark street florist, reports a good trade all summer, mainly in funeral work, though there has been a fair s.pring- ling of weddings. T. D. Mosconesotes, the florist in the Masonic Temple, is reported to have been relieved of $1,250 by three sharp- ers, who offered to enrich him by a wire-tapping scheme. The West Park Board has decided to complete the West Park boulevard system. This includes the extension of Washington boulevard from For.y- sixth street to Fifty-second street, the completion of Central boulevard frcm Garfield Park to Humboldt Park, and the completion of the Southwest bou- levard from Douglas Park to the Il- linois and Michigan canal. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening; 1st. 2nd. 3a. 4th. 5th. 6th. Av. Ed. Winterson . ..136 151 133 159 159 ... 147 F. Sto;iery 129 152 133 140 123 140 136 G. StoUery 146 120 127 132 116 132 129 A. Lange 102 149 125 129 126 G. L,. Grant 100 134 118 117 C. e. Stewart 90 70 79 132 145 ... 103 Lee Walz 89 70 79 SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, «^«r:^ Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE I6I2-I4I6 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSES- MABIE I.OUISE VIOI.ETS, S. MacBEAN, - - - Mention The Review when you pUms, wull rooted LAKEWOOD, N. J. Fresh Kentia Belmoreana and K. Forsteriana Seed. Weotfc „-„-.- .„,.„.. any point in U. S. and Canada. > 1000 100 Freesia, is-J< Cal. grown, delivered,! .50 pure white flowers 00 Calla Ethiopia, 3-5-inch i.m Lil. Harrissi, 5-7-incii 5 per cent, discount for cash. .All otlier seasonable Bulbs and Se $4.9S 1000 $3.50 4.00 40.00 55.00 H. H. BERGER & CO. 220 Broadway, NEW TOBK. (Estahlisliud 1S7S.) Mention Florists' Review when you mite. PANDANUSVEITCHII HANDSOME PLANTS. 6-inch pots $1.00 each 7 " J.50 " 8 " 2.00 " 9 " 3.C0 " JO " 4.00 " 12 " 5.00 " BOSTON FERN SPECIMEN PLANTS. 8-inch pans $1.50 each JO " 2.00 " JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station Penna. R. R. GERIVIANTOWN. PA. Mention The Review when ynu write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 11 THE L,f\RGEST .^^\ SUPPUY HOUSE II IN AMBRICj^ New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mem ion Florists' Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus strings »T Shipped 10 to 12 feet ^ntlllC to any part long. 50 cents. i^llllUO of the country. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. 495 Washington St., BtrrALO, N. Y. Mention Floris WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists- Review when y^u wrlt.f Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-tomi .ir- ders at short notice. Mention Plorisls' Re\-iew when you wrlt- JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, - - PHILADELPHIA PA GROWER OF ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA. LATANIA BORBONICA. Mention Florlsls' Review when ynii write If You ^ ^ have Any Surplus Stock to sell to tlie trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. SEPTEMBER 15, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review, 425 HIM'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS Taking effect TInirsday. Sept. If), 1S9^, Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. auties. long per doz short Brides per Kaiserin 'Maids Meteors Perles Our selection CARNATIONS. Selected Stock per $1.50—2.00 1.00 -. • 50--. 75 .3.00-5.00 4.00-5. CO 3.00-4.00 3.00-4.00 2.00-3.00 2.00 New Crop Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. 76-78 Wabash Ave., GI1ICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. GREENS. .\sparagas per string, $0.50 Ferns— .\diantum per 100, .75 Common Fancy... per 1,000, 1.50 Smilax peraoz.. 1.25- Wild Smilax, can supply on 4 davs' notice. Large case $8.00 Medium 5..50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 MISCELLANEOUS. .\lyssuni per doz . $i).l.-i Sweet Peas (.about o\'er> " .15- Callas ■■ 1.00- Auratums ■' 1.00- Vallev per 100. Gladiolus Stalks Tulu-rcsf " Ih.lr.,n;,'ra •• (fine) " 2.00- 3.00 B.CO 4.10-S.OO Asters, \erv fine, long stem SEIHPLeS Common varieties HUNTS FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. ^""Special Atlention given to the Shipping Trade. Cheap PALMS Latania Borbonica, Three-inch, with good leaves. $7.50 per hundred. Four-inch. ■■ ■• 10.00 .All in first class condition. .Mso a few chimps of our Eucharis Grandiflora, The best White in the Lily line you can grow. See Florists" Review, September 1st issue, for tiescription. Price on ap- i)!h ;iti9S. PHILADELPHIA. The Market, The cool weather, our Soulier boys and a decided improvement in busi- ness are welcome arrivals of the past week. Stock is better too. It is a pleasure to otter some of it. Beauties are a little more plentiful, $1.50 is the price for the best. Very few tea roses of this summer's planting are offered yet. Better so. they are growing splendidly. This is great rose weather; bright, clean days and cool enough for a little gentle heat some nights; they will show the effect later. The grafted Brides and Maids will now furnish longer stems than have been seen here in former years at this season. Carnations are becoming more plen- tiful, just in the nick of time, for asters are getting single. Asparagus is seen in quantity, both plumosus and Sprengerii, but smilax is scarce and in demand at 1.5 cents a string. Why don't the Chester county growers take up this standard green? It has all the necessary quali- ties to prove successful with them; first and foremost, being that it can be safely shipped to this market. It is easily grown; if handled properly should be plentiful, when labor and taxes are not too expensive, and when ready to cut it can be held for several weeks on the plants, if necessary. Club Meeting. The Florists' ' Club meeting, on Tuesday, was well attended by the big euns. The otticers were all renomin- ated for another term. The mem- bers present, who had been at Omaha, Messrs. R. Craig, J. Westcott, J. P, Habermehl. and C, Longinotti, gave interesting accounts of their expe- riences, both during the meeting and in chat afterwards. Bowling. The bowling team, consisting of J. P. Habermehl. Geo. Craig. Robeit Kift, A. L. Brown. John Walker and D. T. Connor, went to New York, on Saturday, and won in the tournament given by the New York Gardeners' Society, on the regulation alleys of the Central Opera House. Six clubs competed and some fine scores were made. Captain J. P. Habermehl cap- tured the prize for the best score, with 203. and also the best average, •with 192. Well done, bovs! J. W. Y." SUBSCRIBE for The Florists' Re- view. Y'ou get the best paper In the field and a share of its earnings. 4.00D good sized field plants of Marie Louise, m tine condition and entirely free from disease. $:!.00 pt-r 100. $25.00 per l.fOO. PETER SRONSYNSKI, 804 N. Harding Ave., CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Violets. A LETTER FROM A ...Chrysanthemum Prize Winner. "Tlie cutting was struck in January and put in a -l-inch pot about the first of February. Five weeks later it was shifted into a ti-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 1 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." Don't you want to be a Prize Winner this year? The American Jadoo Co*, 817 rairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Re ■"'" M O D E L fu^p^o^. '""'"" Also Wire Rose Stakes. f=r^ I * 0 Mr.ThEKON pARKEi i lyn. N.V. DearSin-Ilia. : your latest Model Camau ;. port, and am free to say thai i ^ sideritthe best wire camatiuii sui port that I have ever seen. It i^ quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for tlie invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. V., Feb. i8, Q?- Mr. Therom Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating' we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, < Dailledo'.'ze Bros. W. HoBOKEM, N. J., Feb. i8. *q7. Mr.Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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. Wisning you every success in the sale of them, I am. Yours truly, E. AsML'S. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street. BBOOKLYIT, K. Y. Mention The Review when you write. HUNT'S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. The market has seen quite a change in the past week. Increased demand and a shortening up of stock has tended to make prices higher. This is especially true of Brides, there being a heavy demand from all sides. Other rose stock is in fair supply, although some is show- ing the effect.s of the heat of ten days ago. Carnations at present are not overplentiful. because of planting, but indications point to a sutTicient supply and of a good quality. The recent rains have made a noticeable im- provement in the quality of asters; some of the Semples are almost as large as "Mums." Pinks move slower than other colors. Valley and Violets are not abundant yet, but the de- mand is not heavy. The week shows a large corresponding week of last y< weather conditions are also bette Chicago, Sept. 14. 1S98. Imptirted and established stock of Ai quality always on liand, also a complete line of best I ' ' I \\ I l: iskets, FieshMoss and Peat, etc. ARRIVED, IN FINE CONDITION, Cattleya Speciosissima, C. Harrisoniae and Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. Cattleya Mendelli to arri-e shoniy. Lager &Hurrell,f^p:rVe%^".' Summit, NJ^ Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^IfirifirMllflllfflffffVvfllVlfVlflM^^ i HERB'S PANSIES I BIY THE BEST. ^ Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. it A liberal packet for $1.00 ■S Plants at 7Sc per 100 or$4. 00 per > 1000; 250 for $1.00, by express. I Albert M. Herr, i LANCASTER, PA. I Mention The Review when you write. ir YOU— Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade, advertise it in the Florists' Review. Always Uention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. SEPTEMBER 15, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 427 Palms, Ferns, Thi^Mm^mfmA neid-Grown Carnations — ^:^ cc. POLUVonrn SEND FOR FBICE LIST. CUT FLOWERS, WIRE WORK AND ALL FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, MILWAlkEE, WIS Mention Florists' Review when you write S A GREAT BARGAIN IN 5 Dracaena I Indivisa... hnu plants (rem two to three feet high to be sold at a We have sevL-ral hundred from two to three feet hig sacrifice. For prices apply to I WM. SCOTT, Florist, f Cor. Main & Balcom Sts., Buffalo, N.Y. Florists' Revle m SPARAOUS FI.UMOSUS NANUS, i'iin. pots, $7.«l per 100. per 100 d Bridesjnaids, 3"^-in. pots. . .$5.00 Boses, I Cyperus Alternifolius Grevillea Kobnsta, ■I't-m. pots 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. XIRNGIEBEU'S GIAINT PAINSIBS Plants of the above strains at the same rate as the common varieties, viz., $r>.00 per 1,000. With our system of packing plants can be sent safely any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Review when you WTite. .■'n7. $t.0,J per 101, se- lect. Prices on larger LILIUM HARRISII, Cyclamen Persicum Grandiflorum, fresh seed, in s dlslUKt v.iru^tie^, iier KK). $1.00; "'STUMPP& WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write. J' ROSES ^ ^ ROSES ^ No finer grrown. Big bushy plants, full >)f flowering shoots, out of 3 and 3!^-inch pots, at $3.00 per loo. Meteors, Brides. Bridesmaid. Perle and Beauty. This stock IS cheap at twice tlie price, but must be sold at once to make room. SMILAX PLANTS. 2-i covered with plant. No fim price ever quoted 7Sc per lo Cash with order. SOUTH SIDE fLORAL CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. :li pots, full of roots and to be had and at lowest $5.00 per looo. J. M. THORBURN &, CO Late of 15 John Street, Have B^M^VEDTO 35 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Review when you write. Rex Begonia. 34 named varieties, -i-incli pots, per 100. . . .$.-<.00 34 •• •• rooted cuttings, " ....4.00 Mixed Rc.\, rooted cuttings, " ....2.00 '2-inch pots " 4.00 Write for prices on otlier stock. Terms casTl or C. O. D. Named Rex Begonias, 3 of each kind in each ICO. GREENE &. UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL .ed Irt ■iff, Ke nd As 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 lor New and Second-Hand Material in the World. Wr W. 35TH & IRON STS., CHICAGO. free illustrated < Ion Florists' Revle aloffues. when you write. PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West, Geo. Wittbold, "os n. Hauted st. Chicago Mention Florists FRUITS AND ORNAMENTALS and :U pricei^ t<. -^1111 th.- tiiiifs, .■un-^ult THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 32 Painesville, Ohio. OorreBpondenco Solicited. Catalopuee free. Mention The Review when you write. ....CO-OPERATION.... nF you are in the trade and are not yet a subscriber to the FLORISTS' REVIEW, send in your name and one dollar nowr and you w^ill receive not only the FLORISTS' REVIEW for one year, but also a certificate entitling you to the earnings on one dollar's worth of stock in the Florists' Publishing Company.,^ 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 everythirig that you want to just as good advantage from advertisers in the FLORISTL.' 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 patronage, and as a result tlie stock represented by your certificate will earn good divi- dends. And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now^. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING COMPANY. 520-535 Caxton Building, ClilCAOO. ILL 428 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 15, 189S. MILWAUKEE. A summer outing was taken by the members of the Florists' Club and their ladies to the place of Mr. A. Bill- ings at Cudahy. In addition to grow- ing cut flowers Mr. Billings is a large grower of mushrooms and small fruits. Considerable attention was devoted to the latter by the visitors and many went home well loaded with fruit. Mr Wm. Edletsen has removed his Seventh street place to North Milwau- kee. This in addition to the new houses he is building will give him considerable glass, all of which will be devoted to growing stock for his re- tail trade. Geo. Klehm, of the Klehm Nur- series, Chicago, spent a few days in town. Challenge Roller Evans also stopped over here. He is still on his way back from Omaha. Business shows a marked improve- ment since cooler weather set in. The supply has shortened up considerably and shipping orders are coming in freely. Prices have gone up a notch and good stock, especially in roses, may be scarce for some time. Long stemmed asters in light colors are sell- ing well. Sweet peas are about gone and but tew lilies are seen in the mar- ket now. Currie Bros, have overhauled their greenhouses this summer and they present a fine appearance. If the present appearance of the plants is an indication Nic Zweifel ought to have a fine cut of carnations, mums and violets this winter. The store of the Whitnall Floral Co. has been purchased by Mr. A. Klokner, who will continue the busi- ness. Mr. Whitnall will continue the greenhouses as before. G-EO. W. COLUMBUS, O. A splendid display of plants and cut flowers was made by E. L. Charles the well known florist, at: the recent Ohio State Fair. He received 24 first and 4 second premiums. One of the floral designs was the representation of a soldier worked out in fresh flow- er.-, which attracted much attention. ELIZABETH, N. J. Mrs. Carrie E. Beebe. wife of Emer- son P. Beebe, the nurseryman and flor- ist, and mother of H. N. Beebe, the florist, died September 10. The family has the sincere sympathy of their manv friends in this sad bereavement. F. W. BUY TOUR supplies from ihe ad- vertisers in The Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings ot your certificate. ..CARNATIONS.. SlronK, healthy plants, leading: vaineties, popular prices. Vini rT« Extra fine, healthy clumps of VIULtIa " Marie Louise. Irom field. Write for Price List. CRABB & HUNTER, ""jaTc^H."'""""' ..FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.. Fully ecinal to those sent out. the hist s^x yfars, lirst ilass and i.erfiirtlv healthy In every i e.^peit. only selected growth from flowering shoots used m (irojiagatliig. LA FRANCE, PRESIDENT CARNOT, nETEOR, SUNSET, BON SILENE, PERLE, KAISERIN, BELLE SIEBRECHT, nnE. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-Inch pots, .}0.00 per 100; 4 Incli p.,ts, ^fsiiu inr w Mentinn The Review when yon write. J. t. DII.r.01T, BI.OOMSBPRG. PA. ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Carnations!! Our Stock Surpasses that of all previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. Mention The Ffevlew when you write. illiiiiiillliiijiiiii: I Tarnations i I ...Fine... Z Field-Grown Plants I Field Grown I Carnation Plants.. S3.00 Per 100 Wm. Scott Nancy Hauks Emma Wocher Tidal Wave Iiizzie McCxowan C).^5.0U S?^i?°" PerlOOO Morello, mayor Pingree, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. i REINBERG BROS. | j 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. i liiiijiiiiiuiii Jill liiniiii: nil! mil iiiiniiii iiiii;iiiiiiii:aiP M^-ntii>n The Review when you write. CARNATIONS -- "'fi>^^^.i^is^<^- UniMini lUIIU Ready now, write for prices. nnOrP Bndes, Belle Siebrecht and Meteors KINpN— in 3-inch pots. Maids, Brides IIUUL.U 3„j Beauties in 2'^-inch pots. SMII.AX, in 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Send .'ilk or $1.1K) lor samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Mention The Review when you write. GHINESEPRIMROSE l.i 000 single, mixed colors. 2 and 2K-in, pots. $2.00 per 100. P^nev .00;o/.,$3,.W. Plants ransy oeeu. sept. 2tith,$:!,.iuper looo. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you rite. Fancy Leaved Caladiums... Contracts Can be Made Now for Fall Delivery. 10,000 Choice Bulbs in 30 varieties. S4.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000. OAK GROVE NURSERIES, Seven Oaks, Fla. Mention The Review when yon wrile. Always mention the Florists' Review whe) writing advertisers. Stock Ready September 1st. .\ good season has put our Field Grown Stock for Fall Planting in e.xcellent condition, clean, healthy and strong. The condition of our ground is such to insure the lilting of a plant with Tittle or no loss of roots. Send for Price List, F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write ...WAR IS OVER... ...NOT THE FIGHT roR BARGAINS... in our CLEARING SALE of our SURPLUS of strong and healthy Stock plants true to name. We offer: Geraniums, I i-t varieties . , , per lOi). $fi.O() 3.U0 ts.oo 3.00 4.00 4.00 Flowering Begonias Rex Begonias Nephrolepis Violets, M.in. Louise Carnations, i'.^t standard.. . Flora Hill L.irn.(tion ■■ 7.00 Chrysanthemums, good commer- ..i.il, oni nl .-, ,ind e-in. pots '■ i.OO Chrysanthemums, single sterns. 2.00 H. P. Roses, u' V ears old 6.00 Primula Sinensis, 3-in. pots .. 4.00 l']r,i-r write tor special low prices of our Gen- eral i Inn-t- M-'k. especially, Cannas. Fuchsias, Genistci. Ui- and tri-colored Geraniums. Scented Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi Ger.. Heliotropes, Hoya Carnosa. Lemon Verbena, Pelargoniums, Vincas, etc. Stock A No. 1. Cash please. G-BEENE COUNTT PIiOBAI. NUBSEBY WHITE HAI.I., II.I.. Mention The P.eview when you write. ^ STOCK OF KUoLO. r>IXi Perles, lOUO Brides, 1W> Bridesmaid, fine stock, out of 2'r-incli pots. $3.00 per KKI, «L'5.ilO per liXin, VIOLETS, field crr:«n clumps. $.'..1X1 lur IIHI, C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. arnations ! ....700 Lizzie McGowan Fine Stock, free from rust, at $4.00 per 100 first si?e. $3.00 second size. Cash with order. ERNST MAAG, QUINCY, ILL. ^t.ntlcn The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 15, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 429 ■^0 000 Carnations ^^^^y ^^^ shipment Now '^-'^-'5^-' V^ Vr V>'«JI ■ 1%^ l^ivrl IsJ They are strong healthy plants -field-grow nnw setting; tlieir tirsi buds. Ili and is now offered at low jirices. -grown — and have carefully been disbudded all summer, they are ; stock slicjulii UDt be coritciunded witli stock tliat h;is flowered most c.f the summer Such stnknown customers. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 91,000 nil tin. g-i-atest oveci system of packing. b\ which we can : Tfect conditir end tl parts of tlie t_' and packed light bv „,., iiited States and Canada CAPTAIN KING JUBILEE BRIDESMAID IVORV SWEETBRIER PORTIA Send for Price List. JOE JEFFERSON $1 110 per do/en BUTTERCUP $l.."i0 per dccii METEOR ARMAZINDV L. L. LAMBORN SILVER SPRAY MAVOR PINGREE C. A. DANA $10.00 per hundred. CRIMSON SPORT HELEN KELLER $s.(IO per hundred MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI CHESTER PRIDE DAYBREAK STORM KING vi-.co per hnndr.M LIZZIE McGDWAN WM. SCOTT PURITAN MRS. FISHER. f I tKl per liundrci J. Ii. DII,I,OIT, BI.OOMSBUBG, PA. w E. HALL, I TO E. HALL &. SON, CLYDE, O. SPECIAL INDICEMENTS TO ELORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines ^^ Roses IN THE UNITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W, & T, SMITH CO,, GENEVA, N, Y, Field Grown Camatlon and Violet Plants Mention The Review when you write. Oood Slock Uow Prices. TO EXCHANGE. A, WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington, III. FIELD GROWN ... CARNATIONS. Silver Sprav. ICmilv Pierson. / $2.00 \Vm. Scott. Rose Queen, C per UK), (k'od second qualit\ plants, Order at once, THE STOVER FLORAL CO., GRANDVILLE, MICH. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Harnations. Plants of DAVBi; 3,000 Extra Fine Field Grown Carnations 1500 Scotts ic 2000 McGowan 3c 275 Daybreak 3c 1 75 Rose Queen 3c CASH WITH ORDER. Good Plants in Every Particular. Can use Glass, Hot Bed Sash, Palms, Boston and Sword Ferns, \'iolets, and a few Red Carna- tions in exchange. E. I. BRADLEY, Murphysboro, III. Mention The Review when vou write. E. G. MILL & CO. RICHMOND. IND. FLORA HILL. /Held Clumps, GREATEST BARGAINiN PLANTS BECAUSE ALL STOCK OFFERED IS IN A-l CONDITION. 1. $7..iOper 100. Mete- , Perles, Niphetos, 3-in., nU»e». ors, Maids, Br $">.»0 per 100. Cjirnatinn^ Field-Crown. ready now. Daybreak, uailiailUIIS. j,^ott. McGowan, Jubilee, Rose Oueen. Helen Kellar, at $7.00 per 100, or $65.00 VinJPt^ Marie Louise, field-grown, readv now, TiUiCI». {15 (10 p(.r 100, or $35.00 per 1000. RllhhPr Plants ■'''^"* Elastlca. Plants in .Vin nuuUBI riaHlS. pots, at $5.00 per dozen Begonia Rex. tm pots, $20.00 perm WM. F. KASTING, BUrPAlO, N. Y. V when you write. 495 Washing-ton St., t $8.00 per 100. ' $75.00 per 1,000. W. A. WEHLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. JUBILEE. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Field-Grown Carnations ^/.Ti^'dirflr MKl Da V break, per 1110 $-i.0O l.iO Rose Oueen, per IIXJ .'..00 order, please. M. J. PIERCE, Adrian. Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ROSE PUNTS. EHtra Strong- 3 and 4-iu. Stock, Healthy -Per 1(10— :Mn. 4-in. BRIDES $3.10 $5.00 BRIDESM.AID 8.00 500 METEOR 3.00 5.00 PERLE 3.00 5.00 BROWN & CANFIELP. - - ■ Mention The Florists' n-riting: advertisers. Springfield, III. Review when 430 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SKPTEMBER 15. 1S9S. HEATING. How many greenhouses 75 feet long. 10 feet to ridse in center, even span, 4 feet side walls, east end butting up to potting shed, north end Ijoarded up with Norway spruce hedge 1-") feet high next to it, houses even span connected at gutters, can be heated by a hori- zontal boiler that is i! feet long, 2V2 feet in diameter with 22 flues, o inches in diameter outside measure- ments, pipes to be 3 inches in dia- meter, return pipes I14, hung on side walls, solid beds, r, inches high on ground, grate 2 feet by 2 feet (i inches, glass all double thick. .1. <'. B. N. Y. J. C. B. omits to say what the width of his houses is, but considering the heights of the sides and ridye given, I take it that they are about IS feet wide, in which case the boiler he de- scribes should give a temperature of .">(» to ."1 degrees in about IT.'i feet of such house, and if a temperature of 4."i to "lO degrees only is required, it will heat about 2(Hl lineal feet of house, al- lowing a reasonable reserve of power, necessary for economical firing. HENRY W. GIBBONS. New York. ERIE, PA. On the Tth of this month Mr. H. A. Niemeyer was made the victim of the well known palm swindle. A young man claiming to be in the employ of one of Mr. Niemeyer's customers called at the store and ordered 18 palms sent to the house to be used for decorating. The man met the driver at the house and helped unload them. As soon as the wagon was gone he began delivering them to the people to whom he had previously sold them. The trick was not discovered until the next day when the driver called for them and learned that the people knew nothing about them. Fortunate- ly they were all sold in the neighbor- hood and that Mr. N. was able to lo- cate all of them and reclaim them. The people were willing to return them as they didn't want any stolen prono'-'v and Mr. N. did not have to lose any- thing, excepting a little time. When the trick is worked right, even the most careful is likely to be taken in. The same man tried to get a dia- mond from a jeweler in a similar way, but failed. A. F. .1. BAUR. COLUMBUS, O. After a four-weeks' illness W. D. Livingston died September 4 of typh- oid fever. He was for IS years a mem- ber of the firm of A. W. Livingston's Sons and had a host of friends among florists and seedsmen. He was 4.''> years of age and leaves a widow and two boys, aged 12 and 9 years. ■WHENEVER you need ariy rade supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about i". We will place you in communicitlon with some one who ran supply what you want. The Harrisii Disease »4.4.4.*X4.J>.4.4.AA.J>.JtJ.AJ.AJ.4.*J.*J.XJ.XXJ.J.AJ.XJIuJ.Jt.J.XJLAJ.J.J.J.AAJ.J.J.JLA*J.y -» 4 ■» ^ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99?o This has been conclusivelv proven hv evpcnments at Lincohi Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bn? , and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a LTi-cent hottle will convince you that a really remarkable inseLticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., •Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON.HUDSON, N. Y. Choice Seeds, Z Bulbs and Plants IMPORTERS, GROWERS AND DEALERS IN '*'r>. («^. <*'^. <*^. *♦'.« JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE -- l^-Free" HOLLAND Hy Cr Narcissus. intlis. Tulips. Nar etc. JAPAN -- L'" i sus CHINA um Longitto Crop short. ' Chin Peered Lilies. ( m hand : - Extra selected lily of the Valley, 2.000 in a case f24.iifi From cold storage : — A tine lot of Arancarias. State quantity needed and prices will be clieerlulh given I". W. O. SGHMITZ. - - JERSEY CITY. PS. J. Mention The Review when you write. .ft.. ned olorsor ni\d.. lOOpkd. I'lIIO ;urrant, I:. I and White Dutch, Victoria, Lee's I;:, \ I ■_' and 3 year, packed 1.000. $8.U0. Gooseberry, fJowning, Champion, Walworth. W tut. \1. iiiil.nn. Red No. 1. 2 and 3 year, packed lU(J.$l.:iU. Bush Honeysuckle, No. 1, stocky, 4-.5 feet, named or mixed colors, 100 packed, $>.0O. .Also Norway Maple Shade Trees, Evergreens. .str etc. -. K. PHCENIX a SON, Mention Flortsts' Rev'ie DELAVAN, WIS. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, Daiinfufclea stock. $S.0O per 100. (hily a limited numbe Fine for growing on. SIEBBECHT & SOIT, New Bochelle, N. Y. Mention Florists* Review when yuu write. I Burpee's Seeds Crow | MITGHIINGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREBMHOLISB BUIL.DIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. September 15, is9s. The Weekly Florists* Review. 431 Fine Ferns! As usual our stock of Ferns is very large, about 500,000 being now in pots, ready tc send out. Our collection has been especially selected for florists' use, discarding all such as are only useful in a botanical collection. Inch pots. .ADI.XNTUM Bellum 2 Cuneatum 2 Variegatum 2 3 Grandiceps 2 Tenerum 2 Wiegandi 2 .^SPLENIUM Belangeri 2 CYRTOMIUM falcatum 2!i Fortune! 2 L.'\STRE.\ .\ristata Variegata 2 lepidota 2 •' 3 Opaca 2'A •■ 3 LOMARL\ Gibba 2 •■ 3 Ciliati 2 MICKOLEPH Hispida 2 NEPHRODIUM Hertipes 2 3 ONVCHIUM japonicum 2!/, Per 100. $6.00 3.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 .1.00 6.10 6.00 6.00 S.OO 4.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 .5.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 3.03 35.00 25.00 50.00 40.00 50.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 Inch pots. PLATYLOM.i falcata 2K " 3 POLYPODIUM aureum 2 ■• 3 POLYSTICHUM coriaceum 2'/ 3 PTERIS Adiantoides 2!i Magnifica , Internata 2 leptophylla 2 ouvardi 2 3 Palmata 2^ 3 Serrulata 2J^ 3 Cristata 2K 3 nana compacta Z'/i .... 3 Sieboldi 2^ Tremula 2K 6.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 B.OO 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.50 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.0O 4.00 6.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 DRAGADMAS. GODSEFFI.'VNA. Rich dark green color, densely marked with ir- regular dots and spots of a creamy white; new and beauti- ful. Strong, 4!4-in. pots, 13.00 each; $30.00 per dozen. BRU ANTI. 4-in. pots, 12 inches high, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per dozen. 5 •■ 15 " 40 " 4.00 FRAGRANS. 4-in. pots, $2.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. 6 ■• 5.00 ■' 40.00 •■ LINDENI. Fine plants in 5-in. pots. 75 cts. each. 3-in. pots, 30 cts. M.^RGINAT.^. Young'plants of this fine variety each: $3.00 per dozen. MASSANGEANA. Fine plants in 5-in. pots, 75 cts. each. SANDERI.AN.A. A new and entirely distinct species. Variegated silvery white, 3-in. pots. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per dozen. TERMINALIS. 2'4-in. pots, $1.00 per do?en: $8.00 per lOO. FOR OTHER DECORATIVE STOCK SEE OUR CURRENT TRADE LIST. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention The Review when you 4» NOTICE We have 10,000 Cyperus Alternifolius (Umbrella Plants), very strong and healthy, at moderate prices 2^,-ini-ii pots. $2..50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000 3J4 ■■ 4.00 '■ 35.00 4 " 5.00 •■ 45.00 FOI.ISH FZ.OBAI; CO., 1180 N. Hamilton Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. OimSIau IIIamIa Field grown, sown in Jan., MTlllRX rmllTS twicetransplanted,$l..)Oper OlllliaA I laillO, loo.ju.OOperlOOO. Samelot from 2'..-in pots, $1.00 per 100. Sample 5c. Cash with order. Qf^f^f^ ^ jq,^ Westfield. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. WHO Fo"'' '=>''ra line Kentias in 12-in. pots, """ 6 leaves, 5 to 6 ft. high, perfect plants Wjint« Thfm'? for decorating, $6.00 each. TTOIIIS llieill. ,\lso 4 Lantania Borbon- ira, in 111 and 12-in. pots. $3,00 and $4,00 each. W. A. WETTLIN, - Hornellsville, N. V. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. surplus and room is scarce. The Review whe Just at present we ha Wewilffill lasts at $12.00 per ton, $7,00 per !i tonT$1.06 per 100 lbs! Cash must accompany eacii order. TMOMPSON'S SONS, Rio Vista, Va. lOhflCC^O Oil ^f" )X'; "J!'^-*;.'.'^'?,'''*'^^^. '° "]? .SP^*^ ^.= ',°"S i'.^5"fpl"sVstpck Subscribers ARE They will materially advance REMINX)ED the interests of their paper by buying supplies of XHAT the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when : inquiries or orders. Florists' Review***. 432 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 15, ISOS, INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. Bake American Jadoo Co. .426 ■ nling. E. C 422 ■ . W. I 424 Dai,, C. D.' 421 Bassett & Washburn 422 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 424 Berger, H. H. & Co .424 Bradley. E. 1 429 "t Canfield...429 Budlong, J. A Buckbee. H.\ W. 430 liucKnee. n. \» ■ Burpee, W. Atlee & Co Chicago Wrecking Co — ■ Cottage Gardens . . . .423 Crabb & Hunter 42S Critchell's.... ... ■■iiT Cunningham, J. H ..42b Dann & Son - 421 Detroit Flower Pot Mlv *" Dillon, J. L....- .423-129 Dorner, F. & Sons Co *•"' Dreer, H A. f" Elliott, W.H........f.|i Ellis & PoUworth ...42( Ernest, W.H 13| Esler, John G. Secy .434 Foster, L. H 42i Gibbons, H.W 121 GiblinS Co- ■■,.,:,■ -^^ Green Co. Floral Nur- sery *^ Greene & Underbill.. 427 Hall, W.E........-- 129 Hancock, Geo & Son 42.S Heacock.Jos 424 Herr, Albert M.... 12b Hews, A. H. &C0...432 Hill.E.G.&Co 429 Hippard.E. 123 Hitchings&Co^..^^^ Hoiton & Hunkel Co. Hunt, E. H 12»-4M Jacobs, S. & Sons... 434 lewett, Z.K.&Co .125 kasting.W.F., .121-429 Keenan'sSeedbtore.121 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co .... ..«4 Kennicott Bros. Co. .422 Kraft Plant Tonic. ..130 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 134 Kuehn. C.A 422 Kuhl.Geo A 42S Lager & Hurrell .. ..42b Legenfelder, C 42.S Lockland Lumber Qq 421 LongD.B. 423 LorcI& Burnham Co.434 Louisville Exchange 422 Louisville Tob. Co. .423 Lvnch, W. E 422 Lvons, M.I 123 McCrea&Cole 423 MacBean, A. S 424 Maag, E 42S Manning_ J. W 423 Michel. E. H 422 Model Plant Stake Co. 426 Moninger, J. C. Co. .432 Moon Co., W. H 423 Morris Floral Co 423 Morrison, A :432 Oak Grove Nurseries 42S PeDnock,S. S 424 Phcjeni.v.F. K.S:Son.430 Pierce, M. 1 429 Pierce, Butler & Pierson,F. R. Co. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co . 423 Polish Floral Co ...431 Prince, A. G. & Co.. 422 Quaker City Machine Works 432 Randall, A. L 422 Reed & Keller 42.i Regan Pt'g House. ..423 Reinberg Bros. . .123-42.'S Rice, M. & Co 122 Schmitz,F. W. 0.. .430 Schwiemann, H. C..42.1 Scott, W 427 Siebrecht & Son 430 Smith. N & Son 427 Smith, \\ C 424 Smith. \\ \ r 429 Soltau, C i. Co 42i Sonnenschmidt \. Junge 12t South Mountain Gar dens. 1- South Side Floral Co 4. Sronsvnski P Storrs & Harrison. ..427 Stover Floral Co ....42!' Stumpp & Walter Co. 427 Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy 433 Thompson's Sons. ...431 Thorburn,J.M.&Co.^^_ Vaiiglian, ' McKellar & Winterson 422 Vesey, W. J.. Sec'y .. 12.i Walker Fert Co 423 Washburn & Son,. .429 Weber & Sons 42.5 Wettlin.W. A. .429 431 Wietor Bros 422 Williams, I. C 421 Winter, S.B 422 Wittboid, Geo 427 Young, John Welsh .424 Zirngiebel, D 427 POINTING FOR FLORISTS. Mr. Daniel B. Lons, Buffalo, N. Y., sends us quite a batch of samples of his printing for florists, including bus- iness cards, tags, letter heads, booli- let covers, etc, all ornamented with pretty half-tone engravings from ar- rangements of natural flowers. They are certainly very attractive. WACO, TEXAS.— The premium list for the third annual chiTsanthemum show of the Texas State Floral Socie- ty, to be held here November 10 to 12 next, has been issued. Copies may be had by addressing the secretary, Mrs. Louis Crow. Mr James Morton, of Clarksville, Tenn., has been invited to act as judge. SOUTH BEND, IND.— Harmon & Son, seedsmen and florists, have sold out to H. H. Beyer, who will continue the business. < ■■■H I Every JOHN Q) ^^ .. ^Description JUONINGER^' nM\mmiki.^lCAOO. livery user of Fliiwer Pols should ciirrespond with us tietore purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The Review when you EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE i^ VENTIUTING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker Cliy Machine Works, ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Lincolu Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and I I I I IllijO DtSCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... IT WI LL COVER the whole field of Co Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically SO tliat reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. TUB MANUAL> By WILLIAM SCOTT. IT WILL TELL YOU just what you ™nt,oknow,n,ust.he„avv,uwa,u ^\q^\^{^^ PubHshing Companv, 520-535 Caxton Bld^.. CHICAGO. HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers,, Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus Mention Florists' Review when you write. SICPTEMBBR 15, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review, 433 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. We have experienced a sudden flop of the weather from extreme heat to frost. Saturday night it froze hard enough in some sections to destroy asters, tomatoes and other tender stuff. Crabb & Hunter's aster patch of 10,000 plants were ruined, which would have been in their 'prime this week. They were planted on low land, which accounts, in some meas- ure, for their taking it so hard. The rest of the florists got off easier. Carnation planting is about over. Henry Smith will finish his new car- nation house and have it planted this week. There is a good crop of mildew on most of the roses coming in. Those free from mildew wholesale at an ad- vance of 1 cent over those affected. Roses are scarce and poor in quality; retail price, 75 cents per dozen. Carnations cut from the field have made their appearance, selling at from 15 to 20 cents per dozen. Business is beginning to pick up materially and the outlook for the winter season is very flattering. Fred Dorner and Mr. Hudson, of Lafayette, Ind., were recent callers. GEO. F. CRABB. CLEVELAND. The Market. Cut flower trade has been some- what better the past week, with good stock very scarce. Roses are selling from $3 to $8. Carnations are improv- ing, and selling at $1 per 100, short stems 50 cents. Asters are about done, Semples are selling at 30 to 50 cents per dozen. Japan lilies are all gone. Ferns and palms have been selling better the past two weeks. Notes. The home-coming of the 5th Regi- ment and Battery A. 0. V. I. caused a stir in cut flower stores. Mr. J. M. Gasser had orders for 56 hand bunches for the officers, requiring 1,400 roses, and boutonnieres for the privates, requiring over 1.400 carna- tions. This order was placed by the Banquet Committee. Many flowers were presented by friends of the sol- dier boys. Cleveland has had the misfortune to lose many of her noble sons by fever and consequently many floral pieces have been made by the florists, con- sisting of floral flags and bunches, finished with small silk flags tied with white ribbons. Solid white pillows with a spray of roses and tied with small silk flags take well lettered Soldier Rest, the latter predominating for all set pieces. The Florist Chib had a meeting. Monday evening, at which was held the nominations of officers. The fol- lowing were nominated: For Presi- dent. A. Graham, E. H. Cushman; 1st vice-president, Samuel M. Pentecost, A. Schmitt; 2nd vice-president, James Eadie, James Wilson; secretary, G. A. Tilton. A. H. Graham, S. Pentecost; treasurer, Herman Hart. Mr. Wm. A. Smith, formerly with J. M. Gasser, is putting up some houses in Lakewood, where he will grow roses for the trade. Mr. Emil Brown, also at one time with Mr. Gasser, has taken charge of Wamelinck Bros.'s greenhouses, where he will make a specialty of Brides, Maids and Perles. Mr. John Stanley has assumed charge of Mr. J. M. Gasser's rose houses. The florists have discontinued to close at 6 p. m., and now keep open until 8. Miss Minnie Binder returned at last. Miss B. had a splendid time at the convention. This was her initia- tory trip to florists' conventions and she votes them all right. She stopped a week in Chicago on her way home, and speaks very highly of the treat- ment received from the craft there. Mr. D. Charlesworth & Son kindly donated the use of palms for the sol- diers' banquet. Mr. F. Smith, of Smith & Fetters, was on a brief business trip to Buf- falo, last week. O. A. C. O. AUDUBON PARK, NEW ORLEANS. We have received a copy of the Year Book of Audubon Park, New Or- leans, a neatly printed and handsome- ly illustrated book of 77 pages, that is something more tlian a mere report of the proceedings of the park authori- ties. In addition to the usual state- ment of receipts and expenditures and reports of otlicers and committees, there is a catalogue of the trees, shrubs and other plants of which spe- cimens are to be found in the park, and the list includes no less than sev- enty-six species and varieties of the palm, in addition to a host of other tender plants. There is also a chapter on "Park Study" in whicii are printed numerou/i appropriate extracts from various es- says on t'he purposes and proper uses of a public park, by competent author- ities. These last shoidd prove very beneficial in educating the people, and the Year Book is designed to interest the people in the future of the parks. In this respect the Year Book is a de- cided advance over the usual park re- port. NO DUTY ON ORANGE TREES. By a recent decision of the U. S. Gen- eral Appraisers seedling orange trees of the Mandarin variety are held to be free of duty under paragraph 560. act of 1897, as tropical fruit plants im- ported for purpose of propagation or cultivation. The decision was given upon a protest against the act of the collector of customs at New Orleans in assessing duty of 25 per cent. Fol- lowing is the text of the decision: "The goods are 17 bales of seedling orange trees of the mandarin variety, imported from Kobe, Japan. They were assessed for duty at 20 per cent, under the provision of paragraph 252, act of 1897 for 'all trees, shrubs, plants and vines, commonly known as nur- sery or greenhouse stock, not specially provided for.' They are claimed to be entitled to free admission under para- graph 560 as 'fruit plants, tropical and semitropical, for the purpose of pro- pagation or cultivation.' These seed- lings are tropical plants imported for cultivation in the orange belt of Loui- siana, a region more or less semitrop- ical in character. We find that the young trees, seedlings, or plants are both nursery stock and semitropical fruit plants. We hold that enumera- tion under paragraph 5G0 is the more specific, and sustain the protest ac- cordingly." CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Thompson's Sons. Rio Vista, Va., strawberries; Nanz & Neuner, Louis- ville, Ky., plants, bulbs, nursery stock; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, bulbs and flowering roots for fall planting; George Hancock & Son, Grand Haven. Mich., field-grown car- nations; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwau- kee, Wis., price list cut flowers, palms, ferns, bulbs, etc.; W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y.. specialties in trees and plants; W. L. Smith, Aurora, 111., plants; Thomas Meehan & Sons, Ger- mantown. Pa., nursery stock; Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md., bulbs, seeds, farm implements, etc.; W. P. Simmons Co., Geneva, O., new and rare greenhouse plants; J. H. H. Boyd, Cagle. Tenn., tree seeds. OPINION WANTED. During the past few months. I have been sending to a large retail firm in one of our large cities a considerable amount of cut flowers, smilax, etc. The prices were quoted at so much "net." Recently I received a bill from the firm for the express charges on the flowers, etc. I was amazed as I be- lieved my quotation "net" made the receiver liable to all such charges. What is your opinion in this matter, my fellow readers? SUBSCRIBER. UTICA, N. Y. C. F. Baker has planted several houses with carnations, Red Jacket and Oneida. He has some surplus stock outside, which is very fine. These two kinds should give general satis- faction if they acquit themselves as they do at home. C. F. Seltzer has added a violet house to his snug plant. He is highly successful with this flower. W. M. WASHINGTON, D. C. We are pleased to be able to report that Mr. W. R. Smith has so far re- covered as to be able to be up and about. He left the city September 4 for Boyds, Maryland, to fully recu- perate after being confined to his bed for more than eight weeks. 434 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 15, KROESCHELL BROS CO. lUFBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Lord & Burnham Co. Horticultural Architects ....and Builders Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures Send 5 ct5, postage for latest Cata- logue of Green- house Keating and Ventilating Apparatus. Send 4 cts. postage for cataicgue of ■Patent Iron Construction." \Vnte for circular of Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Largest Stockot Air Dried Cypress mthe North RED GILE CYPRESS Strictiv Free GREENHOUSE MATERIAL f^"-" sap... EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO FOB PABTICTJT.ABS ADDRESS JOHN e. ESLER. Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY seus Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. STANDARD FLOWER POTS... In any quantity, and of the best quality. Get my price list before ordering elsewhere. W. H. ERNEST, StationM. NE WASH I NGTON , D. C. Mention Florists' Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS ;;eto.r For GREENHOLSES. Catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. NEW YORK orncE: St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th Street. GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS: Irvlngton-on-Hudson. N. Y. INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST ^' :.*^.*^.*^.<«^*^ Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy I HORTICULTURAL | ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS i Conservatories, ....HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING.... Cypress Greenhouse Material... ...Hot Bed Sash Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract. 605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO. You should have our book on "SPENCE" HOT WATER HEATER. It tells about the system of heating; by hot water, describes in full the construction and operation of the "Spence," gives a dozen and a half illustrations of the heater and its parts, besides tables of dimensions and capacities, and addresses of greenhousemen and others who know- by experience that the "Spence" is all that is claimed for it. Book is free. A\"rite either Syraause or Chi- caco office. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. Y. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. > KELLOCiQ-nACKAV-CAnERON COMPANY, HEATER 84 L.ake St., CHIC.AOO, ILLINOIS. GLRoo- ot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. SASH WHITE LEAD, PUTTY. Et HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, riniMGS AND VENTILATING APPARATIS Send Four Cents for Calal.gue. • • • GREENHOUSE BIHIDING CHT, 1896, BT rUOeiSTS' PtlBblSni^C CO., 520-333 Caxton Building, CHIGAGO. VoLIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 22, 1898. No. 43. BEGONIA MANICATA AUREA. (From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by "William Scott.) This is a variety of this large genus tliat deserves special mention. Mani- ( ata has a fine, green leaf, but is of anv place or firm ■who have had an over supply. Like most variegated plants it is of much slower growth than the type. Few plants are so satisfactory as a window or house plant, the dry air of Begonia. Manicata Aurea. little value to a florist, as it occupies much room and the flowers are of no particular value, not being produced in suflicient quantity to be profitable. Manicata aurea, is, however, a most desirable plant and I have yet to see a room suiting it fully as well as the more moist atmosphere of the green- house. A native of Mexico, it will thrive in a high temperature, but a winter heat of 55 to 60 degrees will keep It in good order. To bring out its rich golden variegation, the leaves being always most irregularly marked, it should not have very rich soiL Pot firmly, and except in the very hottest monliis it should have the full light. Its thick, fleshy, crooked stems are slow to branch and propagation by shoots is too slow, but it will propa- gate from sections of the leaf precisely as do the Rex begonias, either by lay- ing a well developed leaf on the sand and pegging it down, making a cut here and there through the midribs of the leaf, or by cutting up the leaf into small pieces and putting them in the sand. "When you begin steady firing, say in December, is the best time to propagate. AMONG BOSTON GROWERS. Charles Ctinunings*, Wofaum. At Wobum 1 found Mr. SpiUsbury, the efficient foreman for Mr. Ciun- mings, busy buUdlng a new house, 75 xis, which he intends to use for vio- let Princess de Galles. He invested heavily in this variety a year ago, and grew it with the California, having picked last season from 600 plants of Galles, and SOttom of the box entirely stops the rise of moist- ure to the bulbs, which in the case of plants in the ground is what keeps them alive and growing in long weeks of drouth. Cyclamen. The cyclamen promises to be very much in demand this winter, which its many virtues deserve. For large plants to be in flower at Christmas (1899) they should be sown at once. Some growers sow early in this month, but if you sow within 2 weeks you can have fine plants in 12 months. Get the best seed you can buy. The va- riety or strain that makes a compact plant with a great quantity of beauti- ful flowers is known as C. persicum grandiflorum. Don't cover the seeds too deeply, but let them be just out of sight and keep the soil at a uniform degi-ee of moisture. Good cyclamen seed is expensive and it pays to give the seed attentive care. Boston Fern. If you planted out a lot of the Bos- ton fern in June you will now be want- ing to lift and pot it. It lifts from the bench without losing a frond and you cannot weil have too much of this grand and u.seful fern. We found last winter that a bench of only 20 feet long and 3 feet wide was one of the most useful bits of bench we had. These were left to grow all winter and it was a "cut and come again" crop continu- ously. Yon may not see a direct profit in it when using the fronds, but indi- rectly it is for it adds to every bunch of flowers you sell, whether they are one or ten dollars' worth. From sev- eral opportunities to test the hardi- ness of this fern, it seems one of the very best of plants to thrive under the unfavorable conditions of a room or store. Don't grow it sliady and hot, rather moderately cool (about 55 de- crees at night) and light. Calla Lilie.*;. Since so much disease has appeared among our Bermuda lilies we think more of the old favorite, the so-called Calla lily, which is not a lily at all, but still a beautiful flower. Bulbs that have been resting all summer should be started at once by shaking off ev- ery particle of soil and repotting in 5- inch pots or larger if they are of extra size. I hope this has been done earlier. If not, you will only be a little later in getting your first flowers. We flnd a moderately small pot does them till February, and then they want a size larger. We have not experienced that starving thom for root room induced them to flower freely, quite the re- verse, for we have a vivid recollection of some plants which existed 40 years' ago that were starved both for soil and heat, that were handled and moved and watered and flowered only every leap year. The richardia is a tropical plant and wants light, heat and root room, if you grow it at all. You can buy the roots of these now from California about as cheap as you can potatoes, but I prefer the home- grown and they are easily propagated. When you shake off the soil from the bulbs that have been resting all sum- mer you will find on every tuber a number of small, perfect tubers, or call them bulblets. Instead of throwing tliem away put tliem aside and when time allows pot into 2-inch pots. I have found under a light bench good enough to grow them during winter. In March give them a o-lnch. A very SEPTEMBER 22, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 439 poor place will still do for them, and in June shift into a 5-inch and plunge out of doors and daily water. These hy the following September make stur- dy fine plants and contrary to the starvation theory are easier to flower than the old bulbs. Shadirg. In the rush of work at this time, and to the plant man it is a busy sea;Son, you should not neglect to get off all the shading that you had to have on for midsummer. We are often far too negligent in this and greatly impair the growth of the plants by having a dark house when every ray of light is needed. There is nothing that now needs shading. Violets. Last year I put the glass on violets that had been planted in solid beds all summer about October 1st. I have no reason to alter the date, except where it has been rainy, when the glass might have been on sooner to prevent too much moisture, producing spot. WM. SCOTT. Ribbons. According to fashionable New York milliners, ribbons will be very much used this winter; all the leading dry goods stores have put extra help at their ribbon counters in anticipation of the increased demand, and it is safe to say that ribbons will also be all the style with up-to-date florists this season. I made the rounds of the ribbon counters this week and found several new things which will be much used hy New York florists; one is the "Ot- toman ribbon." This is a beautiful heavy ribbed silk ribbon of the finest quality, far superior to the ordinary gros-grained, having a satin finish and a very rich appearance. It can be got in any color and is just the thing for bouquets. The 5%-inch width costs about 88 cents per yard. Then there is the "Beaver ribbon," which is ex- tremely heavy and very rich, a splen- did thing for the rough moss baskets such as are imported from Germany. It is called Beaver because it has a very rough finish either on one or both sides. One lovely old-rose shade looks elegant on a bunch of cattleyas, and there is a true violet color that will be what is wanted for bunches or baskets of violets or for funeral rib- bon; 4%-inch widths cost 80 cents a yard. French taffetas will be used a great deal for trimming baskets and for plant bows; "ii'i-inch widths cost 65 cents by the yard. The new flag ribbon, which has been mentioned in previous notes, is a fine white silk ribbon with the Amer- ican flag embroidered on it in colors: it is very handsome; the 2-inch widths cost 65 cents a yard. Of course there are many old-fashioned ribbons which are far more useful and very much cheaper than many of the new things, but the florist with high-class or soci- ety trade must be up to the times in ribbons as well as in flowers, for his lady customers often want to examine the ribbon before it is used and they know the value of it. What is most particular in ribbon is the right col- ors; always take a flower with you when you want to match it with rib- bon. Gauze ribbon will be extensively used again this year for violets; it is also a fine thing for dressing grapes. Watered silk is not suitable for florists' work and should never be used. For bridal bouquets use broad, dou- ble-faced satin with gros-grained edges; for ordinary work there is nothing to excel gros-grained silk. Don't use violet or purple ribbons on cattleyas; cattleya ribbon can be had with the warm hues always seen in the lip of that flower; if this is not ob- tainable use white. Don't use sickly lavenders on violets; if you cannot get the exact shade, it is best to use a darker one. Never put pink or red ribbons on funeral work, for it is enough to wake the dead. Always attach the card to your designs by a piece of narrow ribbon and put it where it can be seen. At many prom- inent funerals lately the cards were pinned on the ribbon and gave much unnecessary annoyance. There are many new bows out this year, illustrations of which will be given in this department later. We have devoted much space this week to ribbons, not that we are in favor of turning your store into a ribbon bazaar, but to keep you posted. We have never been in favor of the abundant use of ribbon, we believe many of the thousands of dollars spent for this material could be better used. It is disgusting to see beautiful plants choked with ribbon, and yet a pretty bow on many plants will often sell them more quickly. Ribbon is all right if its use is not abused, and if harmony and good taste are consid- ered. IVERA. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is another batch of en- tries in our prize competition in labor saving devices or methods useful to florists: No. 14. We have found that a few rows of corn planted very thinly among the violets outdoors gives a useful shade in summer. For plant- ing inside use lots of leaf mould. Water in winter with liquid sheep ma- nure. Some of the grandest violets ever grown were watered with ice cold water. E. No. 15. Before you use new pots, always play the hose on them several times. Plants do not like the extreme dryness of a new pot. E. No. 10. Roses affected by gnibs of any kind at the root may be saved by persistent application of lime water. E. No. 17. I don't know whether this is in use anywhere or not. but I think a large box with four grooved wheels to run along the edge boards of two benches of even height would be a good thing to use in filling or empty- ing houses. E. No. 18. I have been experimenting with substitutes for glass for florists' use. I flnd oiled paper better than anything else I have tried. Light and heat pass through the oiled paper, when new and clean, good enough for any plants. The way to secure the paper is my invention and is not patented. I want all my florist friends to have the bene- fit as well as myself. To use the paper erect any frame you want and then put on an even tight covering of poul- try wire netting (2-inch mesh. No. 20 wire is good.) Put the paper on top of the wire and then cover with an- other neitting. Nail a lath on top of each rafter. The paper between the netting cannot get away or break and it makes the best summer roof I have tried. I use strong paper 30 inches wide and lap over about 2 inches. I place a roll of paper on a long table and rub in raw linseed oil with a rag (a brush is no good) and roll up on an- other roller as I oil it until I have 440 The Weekly Florists' Review^ SEPTEMBER 22, enough oiled and then take the first calm day to put it on the building. This is very cheap, and useful for many purposes. The cost of material is only about one dollar per hundred feet and the labor is not much. The paper is easily renewed when dirty. I renew my paper twice a year. Don't laugh at this, but try it as I have. I find begonias and ferns do finely un- der the paper and if the building is made tight it will keep out about six degrees of frost here. Try it for late chrysanthemums. F. California. eat for Loosening Soil. No. 10. This is an instrument that has proven of great value to me, es- pecially in the hands of inexperienced help in the rose houses. Attached to the handle is a strip of flexible steel about 22 inches long and I'i; inches wide. The edge intended for the blade should be drawn in to an anjxle of about twenty degrees so that when ne- cessary the soil can be easily loosened. The strip being bent into the form of a triangle is attached to the handle by rivets. The steel being flexible the danger of breaking young plants or barking old ones is diminished. Its advantage over a toothed instrument in not dis- turbing the roots of the plants is ap- parent. With this tool work can be accomplished with great rapidity by inexperienced help. It is cheap and durable. G. No. 20. Tray for delivering Easter Lilies. No. 20 is a tray for holding Easter lilies when delivering. It consists of a 10-inch board, three feet long, with three SVo-inch holes, six inches apart, which allows about one inch space be- tween the tops of the pots when set in. Two strips are nailed across the bottom of the board at the ends, rais- ing it about an inch and giving the plant.s a firm stand. On each end is nailed an upright strip two feet long, and these are connected by a half-inch strip across, to which the stems of the lilies are tied to prevent their moving. This tray holds 6-inch and 7-inch pots, but it can be made to suit various sizes. During last Easter week we de- livered over 1,200 lilies in this way, and not one was broken. H. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. ■;20-535 Caxton Building, Chicaeo, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per incn, $i.oo; X page, Si3.So; full page, $27-00, Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1S08. CHICAGO. Club Meeting. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last Friday evening considerable rou- tine business that had accumulated during the summer vacation was cleaned up, and by a unanimous vote the thanks of the club was extended to the Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Club for the courtesies extended during the Omaha convention. Steps were taken looking to the preparation of an attractive program for the winter. For the next meeting. October 7. the special feature will probably be a paper or address by Mr. E. Buettner on what he saw of interest to the trade while in Europe this sum- mer. The Market. X)ie favorable weather of the past week' has increased the quantity and improved the quality of stock to a considerable extent. And while the best stock still brings the scale of last week, prices on the medium and lower grades are somewhat easier. All the dealers seem well satisfied with the condition of trade. Indoor carnations are coming in in limited quantities and find ready sale, the outdoor fiowers being far short of what they should be. Asters are sell- ing well. A few chrysanthemums ap- peared on the market the past week, but buyers did not seem to be hungry for them. Notes. E. H. Hunt has returned from Wis- consin, but made only a short stay be- fore he left for Indiana, where he will remain for a short time. Wheat sheaves seem to be even more popular than ever. When in Hunt's this week we noted a lot of 15 dozen sheaves being packed in one order. Emil Buettner and family returned from their European trip on Monday. Reinberg Bros, are cutting some very fine La France roses, in addition to large crops of all the standard sorts. The Art Floral Co. have opened a downtown store at 82 State street. They have had several stores, as well as greenhouses, on the south side for many years, but this is their first ven- ture in the downtown district. They will have the good wishes of many friends for success in the new venture. Vaughan, McKellar iV- Winterson are busy filling their orders for Dutch bulbs. The bulbs were received in un- usually good condition this year and they are much pleased at having such fine stock to send out. Recent visitors: John Schneider, Kan.sas City, Mo.: Mrs. M. A. Blake, De Kalb, 111.; L. H. Read, Grand Rap- ids, Wis.;; Frank W. Ball, Cincinnati; Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Siebrecht & Son. of New York, will hold a trade auction sale of palms, or- chids, ferns, stove and greenhouse plants at 114 Wabash avenue next Monday, September 26, at 10 a. m. John P. Cleary. the well-known New York plant auctioneer, will officiate. J. Austin Shaw is in the city complet- ing arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth and Miss Annie Kreitling have returned from a trip to Indianapolis and Terre Haute. They spent five days last week at Indianapolis. Mr. Hauswirth attend- . ing the sessions of the Great Coun- cil of Red Men of the IT. S., in which body he represents the jurisdiction of Illinois. At this session he was ap- pointed a member of the finance com- mittee of the Great Council for two years, a very important and responsi- ble position. The party spent two days at Terre Haute before going to Indian- apolis; and best of all, ihey found that business had materially improved dur- ing their absence, and is still improv- ing. At the state fair at Indianapolis they noted some excellent floral work that was entered by Bertermann Bros., of that city. It is now fifteen years since Walter Kreitling started in business on his own account, but: Walter isn't a day older than he was when he started — at least so far as one can see. And he says he is happy, even if he has ridden on milk trains and has occasionally been confined to a diet of fried snow- balls. Walter Heifron, manager for E. C. Amling, reports a steadily increasing business and anticipates an unusually prosperous season. They are receiv- ing some valley of very fine quality for the season. James Sproule, owner of the Sunset Seed & Plant Co., San Francisco, who has retired from the seed business and has his business for sale, was in the city last week. He believes in the never-failing allurements of the sweet pea as the people's flower and may de- cide to still take care of his heavy con- tracts in that line in the future. He says growers are not careful enough in selecting the varieties of sweet peas they are to grow. The public must look to them for education. J. A. Carbone. of West Berkeley. Cal., sent a seedling chrysanthemum to the Chicago committee this week. SEPTEMBER 22, The Weekly Florists* Review. 441 The regular sessions of the committee will begin October 1. F. B. Stanmeyer Co. have opened a floral store at 273io Lincoln avenue. E. H. Mack, a former Cincinnatian. and who has been in the city since the meeting of the Carnation Society last February, committed suicide by turn- ing on the gas in his room last Satur- day. He had of late been selling flow- ers on the street, Kennicott Bros. Co. having given him limited credit for stock to help him along. He excited their sympathy by coming into the store and without saying a word tak- ing a broom and beginning to sweep the floor, then looking for other ways to make himself useful. This anxiety to do something induced them to try to help him, but evidently he became despondent and so put an end to his life. He was about 40 years of age. His remains were sent to his relatives in Cincinnati. The oldest daughter of Mr. George Stollery has been very seriously ill and for several days last week her recov- ery was considered doubtful. Fortu- nately a change for the better took place Monday. Bowling. f^oUowing are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys after the Club meeting last Friday evening: 1st. 2na. Av. John Zeck . ..; 157 158 KTVa F. HiUs 146 ... 146 E. Winterson 119 157 138 G. L. Grant 123 146 134 C. W-. McKellar 114 138 126 Jno. Degnan Ill 134 122V, Chas. Held 136 108 122 S. Snedelier 104 111 107y. C. S. Stewart Ill 103 107 W. Kyle 96 116 106 A. Henderson 88 119 103 J. C. Vau^han 97 ... 97 vr. J. La Grotte 75 99 87 BOSTON. Review of the Market. With a continuation of fine pleasant weather, and a few cold days, business has improved slightly over last week. Most of the retailers with one or two exceptions, are kept fairly busy with funeral work, thus helping the grower and wholesaler to sell out their pro- ducts. White flowers are a leader, and seem to be pretty well cleaned up ev- ery day. Roses are plenty, with the quality of Brides and Maids very much improved, but with no advance in price, which average from $2 to $5 per hundred. Kaiserins still hold their own. high grades bringing $S, while an inferior quality sells from .$?. to $■">. The supply of Beauties has fallen off a little, espernally long stemmed No. 1 grades, so the prices are not so high as last week; .fH per dozen is an out- side figure. Carnations are now much more in evidence, there being plenty of all col- ors: prices range from 50 cents to $1 per hundred. Asters are growing scarcer and scarcer every day, the crops being well cut off. They still sell fairly well at prices ranging from 50 cents to $1..")0 per hundred; Gladio- lus and tuberoses, .50 cents per dozen stalks; other stock, in fair demand at seasonable prices. The Saturday Show. The prizes this week were for peren- ennial asters, and the three prize win- ners made elegant exhibits. Mrs. D. P. Richards was awarded first prize; Mrs. E. M. Gill, second, and the Misses Doran, third. Gratuities were awarded to Rea Bros, for a collection of seasonable bloom, from herbaceous plants; to Lo- throp & Higgins for a very tine exhibit of cactus and show dahlias; to John F. Colan for an exhibit of Celo^sia cris- tata, and to James Comley for an ex- cellent display of seasonable bloom from both greenhouse and garden. A few specimen flowers of seedling dipla- denias were shown by Geo. Whitin, and the society gave him honoraljle memtion for a fine light pink one named Elsa Whitin. News Items. N. F. McCarthy & Co. report a very satisfactory sale of palms, etc., from Julius Robers, of New York. The stock was in fine condition and attracted quite a lot of out-of-town florists to the auction. Mr. Connon, of the Connon Floral, Co., of St. Louis, spent a little time at the market last Monday investigating the system of management. Mr. E. N. Pierce reports an enjoyable visit to Cincinnati during the conven- tion of the G. A. R. He visited sev- eral of the craft and the public flower mart. Tom Walsh and Charlie Lynch, of Galvin's Trc-mont street store, are tak- ing their annual vacation. W. E. Doyle is remodelling the in- terior of his downtown store, looking forward to a prosperous season. The retailers are looking for a little spurt of business during the visit here of Odd Fellows from all over the coun- try. Walter Mott, Henry A. Dreer's genial salesman, is doing the "Hub" this week, trying to persuade Boston grow- ers that they need some high grade Philadolpiiia palms. P. ST. LOUIS. The Market. The week just passed was a lively one among the store, as well as com- mission men. Society people are be- ginning to return from their summer resorts, and a few large wedding or- ders have been booked for October. There was also a lively demand for funeral flowers that made white stuff a little scarce. The downtown florists seem to think the season has opened for hustling. First quality Beauties sell readily; shorts are selling well at from $4 to $8. Bride and Kaiserin sold well at $2 and $4 and are not overplentiful. Maids and Perles are plenty at $2 and $3. Meteors are flrm, the liest bring $3 and $4. Those from F. J. Ammann, of Edwardsville. are the best that come in just now. Carnations are scarce, that is, good stock. White and Scott are the best sellers at ?1 for firsts and 75 cents for seconds. The only outdoor stuff that IS coming in now are tuberose stalks and a few asters and dahlias. Smilax IS a little scarce, with good demand. The Florist Club. The next meeting of the Club will be a very interesting one to the mem- bers and President Sanders expects a full attendance. The changing of the meetings from day to night will come up This will also be the last meeting before the Chrysanthemum Show Other important matters will also come up for discussion. The president and secretary should see that the meeting does not come on the same night that the bowlers roll, as was the case last meeting night. The bowlers like to attend the meetings, but could not miss their rolling and cannot at- tend them both on the same night. Henry Berning and Richard Frow are now members of the Florists' Club Mr. Berning is with the St. Louis Cut Flower Co. and Mr. Frow is a grower. Notes. The item in last week's issue of the Review that Emil Schray was soon to be married is a mistake. Emil says it should read Julius Schray, his younger brother. The St. Louis Cut Flower Co. will be in their new quarters at 1322 Pine street by October 1st. These will be much larger and more convenient than their present location. Park Commissioner Ridgely returned home Thursday of last week from a tour of the eastern cities and is more convinced than ever that the parks of St. Louis are inadequately provided for in the matter of funds for mainte- nance. "Compare Forest park and Lincoln park in Chicago, for instance. Forest park contains nearly 1,40ft acres and the department is allowed $45,000 to maintain it this year. Lin- coln park embraces only 300 acres and the amount expended to maintain it is never less than $300,000 a year. The system of raising funds for park main- tenance in Chicago is different from ours. There the city is divided into districts and a special tax levied to obtain money for parks. Here the money is appropriated out of the gen- eral revenue. It would be a wise move to adopt the Chicago plan." Mr. Ridgely quoted from a letter he had received from F. W. Kelsey in which the writer alluded to an appro- priation of $1,. 500.000 for parks, which had just become available. St. Louis must do more for her parks in the fu- ture if she desires to keep up with Chicago. Bowling Items. The Bowling Club celebrated the winning of the Evans Challenge Cup 442 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 22, 1S9S. Saturday night at Beyer Bros, place, and we did celebrate. The guests be- gan to arrive at 8 o'clock and by 9 all were on hand with the exception of President Kunz, who was reported sick. The cup was the center of at- traction and th-e friends of the Club admired it very much. The Polar Mandolin Club rendered fine music for singing and dancing. As no ladies were jjresent. the boys danced among themselves. At 10 o'clock a fine lunch was spread in the large potting shed, when still another band surprised us by playing on the outside. This band is composed of employes of the Beyer Bros. They call themselves the Pandanus Mandolin Club. They also rendered some fine selections and songs. Dr. Helwig acted as master of cere- monies and called upon the different members to sing a song or tell a funny story. In the absence of the president it fell upon your correspondent to tell the guests how we won the cup. Three cheers were then given for the St. Louis Bowling Club, and they must not fail to bring the cup back to St. Louis from Detroit next year for keeps. Mr. Munson, a friend of the Beyers, sang a few very choice selections of iis own composition, which delighted all present. A quartette composed of ■Carl Beyer, Robert Beyer, H. Schulte and F. Esher sang some German selec- tions from Mozart which were very line. Both Robert and Carl have fine voices and should cultivate them at once. Frank Fillmore was also on hand with a few songs and funny jokes. The party broke up at 3 a. m. and everybody had a good time. Those that failed to come missed a treat of their lifetime. At the Bowling Club Monday night fight members rolled three good games. U. F. Tesson, our new mem- ber, was high man with an average of 160. There are rumors atloat that some of the members are not satisfied with the present quarters of the club, but as the place has the only regulation alleys in the city they would be com- pelled to roll on the small 3C>-inch al- leys should they decide to leave. The club is equally divided on this TDatter. The proprietor of our present quarters will on next Monday have a new set of pins and the alleys in flrst- class shape. We hope that this mat- ter will be satisfactorily settled for all. Should the club on next Monday night decide to abandon the regulation alleys they cannot expect the boys to win the Evans cup at Detroit next year. The scores of last night (Monday) were as follows: 12 3 Total. Av. •R F. Tesson Wl 144 163 49S 166 J. J. Beneke 158 160 170 488 163 C. A. Kuehn 134 143 170 447 149 J. W. Kunz 119 139 173 431 144 <-. C. Sanders 128 146 151 425 142 John Young 123 152 136 411 137 T-. C. Weber..... 101 134 132 367 122 r. J. FiUmore 121 105 84 310 103 J. J. B. NEW YORK. The Market. There was a slight increase in busi- ness felt the latter part of last week, but it seems to have fallen flat again. Orchids are becoming more plentiful. Cattleyas bring but 40 cents each. Den- drobium phalaenopsis S cents, Dendro- bium formosum are hard to sell at 25 cents, cypripediums bring from 6 to 10 cents. Roses are quoted all the way from •"'>0 cents up to ?4 per hundred, Beauties of course being a shade higher, the finest bringing from $11' to H'>- Valley averages from .f2.."i0 to $:> per hundred. Dahlias arc coming in fine and fetch from .50 cents to $1 per hundred. Fine Hydrangea paniculata win $1..50 to #2 and smilax from ]0 to l."j cents. Car- nations are scarce, that is good ones, and average To cents. There are a few finer ones that bring $1 and we are told a few specially grown Mayor Pin- grec get as high as if2 per hundred. Asiters. gladiolus, lilies and such stock, which is fast becoming poorer, are sold for any old thing. Notes. Charles B. Weathered has gone to Lenox for a chat with the boys, Charley, in fact all the horticultural builders, report lots of work for the present and an abundance of orders for the future; this augurs well for floriculture. J. H. Small & Sons are making a magnificent sliow of orchids in their new Broadway store this week. We will endeavor to send you pictures of them for next issue. A few chrysanthemums are coming in, but are scarcely worth notice. H. H. Berger & Co. have transferred their ofiices and sample rooms from 22(1 Broadway to 47 Barclay Street, where they will be pleased to have their friends call. D. BUFFALO. The Market. There is not a volume of real news to relate, but one item, namely, that business is steadily on the increase, gives us energy to send what meager notes that are worth recording. Good roses are now to be had, especially Meteors, but Beauty is still the favo- rite with all who can afford its aristo- cratic terms. Carnations are comin.s to town in daily increased quantities and although comparatively short stemmed and a liberal allowance of buds on the side they are very wel- come. Copious and frequent rains have helped late asters, and in spite of the beetle and disease they are in very great abundance. Personally we shall be rather glad 'when we get a good frost and the outside stuff is knocked out. Stores will be patronized better then; for now, to tell the truth, and it's a truth as well as a fact, our mar- ket plays old harry with the cheap and every day flowers that are used during many months, which is really about 12 months in the year; no matter if they cost more than at a greenhouse, they have been purchased at the mar- ket and must be cheaper. Carnations are ail about housed and in this immediate neighborhood are on account of the very dry season on the small side. Most all of the later intro- ductions are receiving a trial by one or the other so before spring "we shall see what we shall see." We have al- ready heard bad accounts of that mag- nificent white Evelina, but we don't believe it, with us it is acting finely. Notes. There is a large range of glass building at Jamestown, N. Y.. to be used by A. L. Thrall, whose handsome store is located at 5SS Main Street, Buffalo. Preparations are going ahead for our November exhibition, and although the work is left largely to half a dozen members at present, we hope all in the trade will become interested, for never has there been the promise of better material to make a good show, and surely after a rest of several years the public is ready for us. The South Park Commissioners are building, but oh so slow; pc/or econ- omy for the city to drag along in so dilatory a way. Some of the houses at least will be much needed before frost comes. To keep in line with others who have fine windows W. J. Palmer & Son, our oldest and best known firm, have torn out their store front, which was two small windows, and replaced with one fine sheet of glass. Billy always made a grand show under the old conditions, but wliat will he do now! I shudder to think of the blaze of yellows and pinks and crimsons and other shades that will dazzle the eyes of those that get down that way. Besides the win- dow there is an oflice appronched by a spiral stairway, luxurious couches for the fatigued customers to rest in, an ice box that can be called a "crystal palace," mirrors galore and all other accessories and concomitants that make "an up-to-date" flower store. There have been numerous callers of late; among whom were: Mr. Evans, of Richmond, Ind.. and Mr. Killen. of New YOii-k; the latter is very slowly wending his way home from Omaha, and this morning the genial face of Wm. Cattleya Matthews, of Utica, peered through the door. We have yet with us Mr. M.'s grip and overcoat, so the interview has not yet terminated. Postscript. We are of those who do not believe tliat sport of any kind except in a very subordinate way should enter into the columns of a horticultural journal, and instead of reading that Dick Jones, or Bill White or Pat Murphy had made 112 or 203 at the last club roll, how much better to hear that John West- SEPTEMBER 22, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 443 cott had a eucharis with 417 flowers or W. A. Manda had a Phalaenopsis ania- bilis in a o-incli pot witli a spray of flowers 11 feet long, or Mr. J. S. Wil- son, of Illinois, had raised a bright blue canna, or J. Habermehl, of Phila- delphia, had invented a frost and fire proof bag to transport (not bowling balls) but decorative plants to and from parties when the thermometer was 1(1 below zero, or lastly, if friend Beneke could give us valuable points on store management. It seems when reading the trade pap- ers of the last few days that a perfect tidal wave of bowling has struck the whole horticultural world of this Western Hemisphere. We expect to see it break out in Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and Ottawa, Canada, next, for in the latter town there is a vete- ran who would rather bowl than eat. What does it all mean? The old fools are affected as badly as the young, and men blessed with more than an average amount of brains would soon- er discuss bowls than bulbs. If this is going to last I give notice our hard working boys of Buffalo will also lend themselves to this pastime and will form a club that will be in- vincible. We will practice every week till next August and will bring out a lot of young blood that inherits the skill of their sires and we will have a team that will average I'OO per man on regulation alleys, for outof more than 3tXi alleys in this city, there is none but regulation. We will get bowling suits and shoes, called sneakers, made for bowling, which is no detriment if you can bowl, but little help if you can't. We will — well we have already. To beat a few florists at the game is nothing, but to come out on top of several thousand experts of all ages, sexes and nationalities is something we do feel proud of; 203, don't mention such a score, 242 on regulation alley, should win a prize — nothing less. We are bowling mad, and it has been forced on us: now look out. W. S. PHILADELPHIA. The Market. After enjoying a week of cool weath- er with sometimes 5(1 degrees at night, tropical heat has returned with a rather discouraging effect on business. There is something, not a great deal, doing in the stores. The growers are seen with an occasional part load of plants and many of them with a box or two of flowers to feel the pulse of the market. The commission houses are doing, I am glad to say, some ship- ping and, 1 am sorry to say, more faking. For the former trade carna- tions are v.'anted, especially colored. The price is .")<> cents to $1 a hundred, the stock offered chiefly rather short outdoor grown blooms, though W. J. Baker has some that have been in the houses all season and still flower. The fakirs clear up the asters, tuberoses and other things at song prices. Roses are a little affected by the heat and are not so good as a week ago. The price is low — .'i;2 a hundred is fair for ordinary Brides, Maids and Meteors, P and $4 for extra nice stock, generally Kaiserin. Beauty is worth from 75 cents to $1.25. It might be better it some of the roses were pinched off, especially the teas. With money so scarce around greenhouses after the long, dull summer it is small wcmder that the temptation to try. to sell something is too great for some of us. Swainsoua is in fair demand for fu- neral work. This flower appears to have come to stay. It can be grown almost anywhere if the soil be only poor enough and can nearly always be sold, often with short stems, a rare thing nowadays. Germantown Horf. Society. The Germantown Horticultural So- ciety opened the fall season with its September meeting on Monday night. There was a fine group of decorative plants, including dracaenas, ferns and aralias — Albert Woltemate's — and some well grown tomatoes, but on the whole the exhibits were not up to the mark either in quality or quantity. An improvement is expected at the Octo- ber meeting. Dahlias were disappoint- ing. There was a collection of wild flowers from George Redles, Jr.; that gentleman talked entertainingly about them and also on some of the other ex- hibits. The horticultural world here has been discussing the rebuke given by one writer of cultural notes to another for his unsound advice, violating one of nature's laws. This rebuke has since been susitained by the greatest recognized authority in this country. It goes to show that horticultural jour- nals should be extremely careful whom they employ to write for them on cul- tural topics. Ignorance or carelessness on the part of this class of writers will go far towards destroying the value of the journal to which they contribute. Notes. Philadelphia's new commission man, George M, Moss, has secured a num- ber of consignors who are shipping to him now with promises of more later when they begin cutting. William J. Baker flnds his present quarters small for his business. Car- nations are coming in better and sell well. Samuel S. Pennock has just returned to his work. Edward Reid is expected this week from the west. W. P. Craig states there will be .".ii per cent more carnations planted around here this season than last. This is certainly surprising, most of the large growers having dropped them. . The explanation will probably be that this circuit includes Chester County and Lancaster, who feed the local mar- ket. The Florists' Gun Club defeated the Claymont Gun Club at the Penn Rock Company nurseries. Silverdale. on Sat- urday, in a team match, six men a side each shooting at 25 targets, by a score of 113 to H14. The Gun Club team con- sisted of Messrs. Anderson, Burton, Cartledge, Colflesh, G. Craig and Har- ris. Mr. George Craig seems a true mascot. J. W. Y. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Plant Registry. Notice is hereby given that in ac- cordance with instructions voted at the convention in Omaha, a registry book is now open at the secretary's oillce, and all persons having new varieties of plants t"> which they propose to give distinctive names are informed that said names, with full descriptions of the varieties to which they are given, may be registered in the ottice of the secretary. Priority of notice shall be considered as securing to any appli- cant the exclusive right to the use of any name as applied to one variety of any particular species, it having been flrst ascertained, after due inquiry, that said name is not already in use as ap- plied to any variety of the same spe- cies already introduced and the rules of the society regarding such registra- tion having been complied with. Upon the completion of such registration due announcement of the fact, together with full descriptive notes and details necessary for the identification of said variety will be made through all Amer- ican horticultural trade papers and the Society of American Florists will thereafter do all in its power to pro- tect the privilege of the individual or firm making such registry to the ex- clusive use of the title as registered. Parties desiring to take advantage of these provisions will please communi- cate with the secretary and all infor- mation desired will be promptly given. Concession to Members. All members of the S. A. F. are here- with informed that by virtue of their membership in this organization they are entitled to membership in the Na- tional Florists' Board of Trade upon payment of an amount two dollars less than the regularly authorized and advertised rates. Application for mem- bership under this privilege should be made to Mr. C. S. Loder, Secretary Na- tional Florists' Board of Trade, 271 Broadway, New York City, the appli- cant being prepared to show that he is in good and regular standing in the S. A. F., and the concession will also be available for past members of the Board who, upon renewal, are mem- bers of the S. A. F. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. (u Bromfield St., Boston, Mass. CORRECTION. In our general introduction No. 8. portrait No. 2i;i is that of Mr. C. F. Elley (not Ellery), Baker City, Ore- gon. The insertion of the extra letter was a typographical error. 444 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 22, ROCHES! ER. N. Y. The recent rains have caused outdoor stock to pick up considerably and the herbaceous garden of J. B. Keller's Sons looks brighter than it has done before this season, which has been very hard upon all hardy stock in this sec- tion. I found Geo. Schlegel busy pre- paring to plant carnations, of which they have a healthy stock. Fred Schlegel showed__ me a fine strain of white aster, upon which the boys have a corner. Geo. Savage was busily engaged over- hauling his splendid lot of cattleyas. The hot weather was nearly fatal to the odontoglots. He made an accepta- ble judge as well as successful exhibi- tor at the recent big fair at Syracuse. W. M. CI NT AU RE A MACROCEPHALi*. A subscriber asks, "When is the time to sow, and how to grow the above? I think it is called the yellow corn- flower." It is a hardy perennial. The seed should be sown in August, or it might do if sown at once. Wintering the plants in a cold frame in flats is better than small pots, and plant out in the border as soon as ground is dry and danarer of hard freezing is over. It should have good dry soil and planted three feet apart. W. S. NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.— Siebrecht & Son have built a new palm house that is probably one of the largest in the country. It is 32x240 and 30 feet high. SUBSCRIBE for The Florists' Re- view. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR REXT-sS acres of land, near Hammond. Ind. Good for garden land or florists' use; for the last three years between Soo and looo head of cattle have been feedmg there. Electric cars within three blocks. For terms apply to Henry Tewes, 171Q Waveland Ave- , Lake Vi ,111. FOR S.-VLE— A Bargain— Three greenhouses, 3,700 feet of glass, with office, city water, telephone; cen- trallj; located in city of over 6,000 inhabitants; well stock- ed with roses, carnations, raume and pot plants; doing a pajing business; immediate possession given- Address H. D. Caldwell & Co., Paris, 111. FOR SALE-Second-handDevinehot water boiler, g feet long. 23 flues: will sell cheap for cash. Ad- dress A. Peterson, Oak Park, 111. TT^.ANTED— A single man, used to general green- '' house work. C. Young & Sons Co., 1406 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. W rAXTED— Experienced lady for retail florist store; also a man for general greenhouse work. Refer- required. Volk & Stewart, 472 Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee. Wi: ■\X7AXTED— A good man for palms, ferns, orchids, * * and general greenhouse work; must be compe- tent. References required. Address H. F. Halle, 518 West Madison Street. Chicago, III. O ITUATIOX WAXTED- As foreman or growler in O good sized place; 15 years experience in every- line of the trade; roses and carnations a specialty, including pii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;iiiiiiiiiiHiii-In first-class floral estab- O lishment, by a lady of experience in artistic design- ing and cut flower work. Address I. M. Coates, 122 So. Spring Street, Lexington, Ky. TO RENT— To reliable party. 11 greenhouses, 16000 feet of glass, store. 7-room house and bam. Busi- ness established 15 years, rebuilt last year. Finest loca- tion in Chicago. (Jr will sell the greenhouses; cause, poor health. Garfield Park Floral Co., 16SS West Mad- ison Street, Mrs. Decker, proprietor. VJITUATIOX WAXTED— In floral establishment ■■^ Is competent in high class design and decoration work ; sober and trustworthy ; best of reference. Address F. J. B., care of J. J. Beneke, 1222 Olive St., St. Louis, W' WANTED— Position as foreman in first class estab- lishment by one who learned thoroughly in Eng- land the trade of gardening, and has followed the florist business for ten years in this country. Will take nothing but first class place and will start at S60.00 a month, w^th chance of raise after showing ability. Good references. Address Hemb, care Florists' ReWew. For Sale. ¥' First class FLORIST STORE in Baltimore, Md. Excellent trade; 20 icars established; owner leaving the itate. Address C. H., Care of firs. Ruddach, 927 W. Hulberry St., BALTI.MORE, .MD. Mention The Review when you write. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least 53.00 per day. Must buy stock, about ^500.00. Reason for selling. faiUng health. Address For Sale Florists' GREENHOISE BUSINESS SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower ot 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' Reinew, Chicago. in Illinois city of 15,000 population, 120 miles from Chicago. Practically no competition. Reasou for sell- Address W. H. O., care Florists* Review. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 22, The Weekly Florists' Review. 445 W> ©> €» © © €> © §» ^ 0 §!> © €» 0 §» © © 0 S» €> €» © © S!> © © © © i DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF m. m ARECA LUTESCENS. We offer a fine Int of clean. thrift,\" plants of this grace- ful and popular variety. Inch Height, Pots. Inches. Per Doz. Per lOO. 3 : $1.25 $10.00 G.... Very bushy 2S to 3J 12.«i lOO.OU Each. Per Doz. 7.... Very bushy 32 to .% 1.50 18.00 X....Very busnv 36 10 42 2.50 30.00 S. . . .Very bushy 42 to 48 3.00 36.00 10.... Heavy single plants. 48 to 54 6.00 12 Heavy single plants. 60 to 72 7.50 COCOS WEDDELIANA. Our stock of this useful palm is unusually fine. Per Doz. Per 100. Per 1000. 2Vi-inch pots, 4 to 5 inches high. . .$1.25 $10.00 $90.00 3 -inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high... 2.00 15.00 140.0U 4 -inch pots. 12 to 15 inches high... 4.50 35.00 KENTIAS. Our stock of Kentias occupies over one and a half acres of gla.ss, the largest block of these most useful palms in the world. Medium sizes are scarce this sea- son, and prices are advancing. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Inch Height. Pots. Leaves. Incnes. Per Doz 3 4 to 5 10 to 12 $3.00 4 5 to 6 15 to IS 5 5 to 6 22 to 24 6 6 26 to 28 8 6 30 to 36 8 6 36 to 42 9 6 to 7 42 to 48 9 6 to 7 4S 9 6 to 7 48 to 54 9 6 to 7...... 54 10 6 to 7 54 10 6 to 7 60 10 6 to 7 60 to 72 12 7 to 8 7 to 8 6.00 Each. 1.00 1.50 2.50 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 . 10.00 50.00 Dozen. 12.00 18.00 30.00 36.00 450.00 feet. KENTIA BELHOREANA. Hade-up Plants. This class of stock is very fine and has met with much favor with many of our best and most critical eastern trade. 5-inch pots, center plant about 24 inches high, with 3 smaller plants around it; each $ 1.25 7-inch pots, center plant about 32 inches high, with 3 smaller plants around it: each 2.50 8-lnch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 30 inches high, others about 18 inches high; each 3.50 ■9-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 36 inches high, others about 20 inches high; each 5.00 10-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant 3'/2 to 4 feet high, others about 36 inches; each 7.50.- 10-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot. center plant about 4 feet high, others about ihi feet, very heavy: each 10.00 11-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot. center plant iV2 to 5 feet high, others about 3 feet, grand specimen: each.. 12. .50 Pots. Leaves. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Height. m. m m m m m m Per Doz. Per 100. 3 3 to 4 12 $ 2.50 4 4 to 5 15 to IS 5.00 5 5 IS to 20 9.00 Each. $20.00 40.00 75.00 Dozen. 12.00 18.00 24.00 6 42 to 48 6 48 to 52 6 52 to 60 12 7 72 to 14 (in tubs) 7 7 to 16 (in tubs) 7 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 6.00 7.50 10.00 25.00 feet 3.5.00 to 50.00 10 feet 75.00 to 100.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Hade-up Plants. 7-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot. center plant 36 to 42 inches high, others about 18 inches; each $ 2.50 8-inch pots. 3 plants about 42 inches high; each 3.00 9-inch pots, 3 plants from 42 to 48 inches high; each.. 4.00 9-inch pots. 3 plants 54 inches high; each 5.00 10-inch pots. 3 and 4 plants in a pot, center plant GO inches high ; each 7.50 10-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant 5 feet high, others 2 feet high; each 10,00 12-inch pots, 5 plants in a pot, center plant 6 feet high, others 2^4 feet high; each 25.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. Our stock of Latanias is in excellent condition, espe- cially the 2, 3 and 4-inch pots, 2-inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. 3-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, beginning to show character, $1.25 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1,000. 4-inch pots. 4 to 5 leaves, an excellent lot of plants, $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $225.00 per 1,000. Inch Height, " " Per Doz. Per 100. $ 5.00 $ 40.00 9.00 75.00 12.00 100.00 Each. Dozen. 1.25 15.00 1.50 IS. 00 2.50 30.00 4.00^ 4S.00 Made-up plants. 3 plants in a 7-inch pot, 24 to 28 Inches high. $1.00 each. Exceptional good value for decorating. PH(ENIX RUPICOLA. We offer a fine lot in G-inch pots, characterizing very nicely, with 6 leaves, 20 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each; $18.00 per dozen. Stronger plants in 7-inch pots, 24 to 30 inches high, 6 to 7 leaves, $2.00 each. Young plants in 2ii-inch pots, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Pots. Leaves. Inches. 5 4 to 5 IS 6 5 to 6 IS to 20 m m For a, complete list of other FAIiMS and DECORATIVE STOCK see our current Wholesale Catalogue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 446 The Weekly Florists' Review^ SEPTEiLBJiR 22, 1S98. WASHINGTON. The Youngest Preside t. Some of the local florists failed tn see your explanatory note on page 40ti of the Review for September 8 and have requested me to correct the state- ment that Mr. Rudd will be the young- est president of the S. A. F. As you have yourself since noted. President W. F. Gude is decidedly the. youngest man selected to preside over the des- tinies of the national organization. Mr. Gude was born in Lynchburg, Va., January 4. 1S6S, and was just 29 years of age when he assumed the presiden- cy of the S. A. F., nine years younger than President-elect Rudd. Soldiers Welcomed. The local florists, with J. H. Small as chairman of the committee, gave a great floral welcome to the 1st regi- ment of D. C. Volunteers on their re- turn from Cuba, September 9. They contributed a great lot of flowers and 800 bunches of flowers were made up and tied on the barrels of as many guns with ribbon of the national col- ors. There was also a 3-foot wreath for every officer in line and the sick men were fairly covered with flowers, while the line of march was strewn with them. It was one of the hand- somest floral displays ever seen in this city. The Market. The cool nights have cut crops short and prices have stiffened. Teas sell at $2 to $4, Beauties $8 to $10, carnations 75 cents to $1. Asters are plentiful and fine at 50 cents per 100. Notes. Mr. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was a recent visitor, Mr. and Mrs. J. Louis Loose have returned from an extensive trip abroad. F. H. KRAMER. ALEXANDRIA, IND,— Mr. Sneth- em has built a new rose house 10x100. The Muncie Floral Co., of Muncie, Ind., are building a branch on Church St. ELMWOOD, IND.— Wm. Woerner, successor to M. E. Good, has b«en im- proving his place and reports trade good, especially in funeral work. He recently put up a $7.5 piece that was greatly praised. FRANKFORT, IND.— H. M. Humfeld has erected a new house for carna- tions. M. RIGE & GO. MANUFACTURERS A^^i Florists' Supplies 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you wrll^ Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS" SUPPLIES, 88 WABASH AVENUE, Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. Bassett&Washburn wiETOR BROS. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Growers of fn'ClT FLOWERS tireenhouses at Hinsdale, III. E.G. AMLING, ^^^SLCut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr, CHICAGO. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. oTwI^^F Cut Flowers .All ti-K-graph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. W. E. LYNCH, ...Wholesale Florist... The right kind of stock, packed la the right way delivered at the right time, and at the right prices 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. A. L raANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicago. Full Line of Wire De- WW- w Successor to signs and Florists' a ■ / Winter & Qlover -••s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. v.M.etw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Florists' Revie viien you write. Telephone Main 3208 GROWEROFROSES. I»F.\LER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Piorists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS— OtR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. A. G. Prince & Company *9enu|S'„,,, „„,,„. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SIPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists B. H. MIGUEL, jt^^jt 1620 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchan^gc Wholesale Florists and dealers in FIOMStS' SUPpllOS Special facilities tur shipping- south. Unequaled returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 22, The Weekly Florists^ Review. 447 / WHOLESALE GRO>yERS OF CIT FLOWERS. We can fill all orders on short notice witli all leadint; \'arieties of Roses and Carnations. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAX BEAUTIES. Give us a trial and convince yourself. Write for Prices on CARNATION PUNTS. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. "Age Before Beauty,".aydo o some. but - would'nt you rather have FRESH STOCK while its to be had ? Never mind what happens to the stale. You think so ? So does ^< J* jt jt -j* J* W. S. HEFFRON Manager. B. G. AMbirSG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ....WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS.... Mention Florists' Review when you writ^ Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc Stock solicited. Mention The Review when you write. LONG'S Stationery for Florists. V Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. '- Samples 5c i entv-nv DAN'L B. LONG, publ.sher, BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. For Sale by Seed Stores Mention Floris Pamphlet, Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville, Ky. Review when you write. poR SALE Primro«ip to t> leaves, $12.00 to $I8.00"per dozen .>in., i to 5 leaves, $ 9.10 to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations .\ fine lot will be ready lor Sept. delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Price L. B. BRAGUE, reliable dealer in the U.S. Mention Florists' Revie- when you write. 2,000 primroseSm.:v';;«u^ ;;^r° ^''"■ 1,000 GYNURAAURANTIACAr^E , $:ii 22,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIOIt plants, first size only. Mayor Fingree, Maud Dean. Sloane, C. A. Dana, per 100. $tj.OO. .Armazindv, Daybreak, Helen Kellar, Ivory and .\laska. per 100. $5.00. 25,000 Geraniums, ^!-f^k!^k ^%: KG. liill.W r, Simmons andMrs.J.M.Gaar, and ■-'0 (itliers. rooted cuttings from 2-inch. ' , $2.00;j)er 1.000. $15.1,0. an. LaPres. .. . . Mnch, per 100. r^.OO. 2nnn Pnlouc SouthparkOem, Monarch. Prince ,UUU bOieUS, Spine andlOothers good for stock, 2'4-inch, per mo. $1.00. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., - MORRIS, ILL Mention The Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs^ HERBACEOUS FEBEKNIAIiS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Ps^onies. Pyrethrum3» Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING. The Leading estaolished ies4. New England Nurservman. READING. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. SPHAGNUM MOSS. A verv select quality. 75c per bale, ten bales, $ti.OO. Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, Babcock, Wis. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review whep writing advertisers. 448 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 22, 1898. ST. JOHN, N. B. The fiftli annual exhibition of tlie St. John Horticultural Society was lit'ltl on the 6th, 7th and Sth inst. in the St. Andrews Rink, which was taste- fully decorated for the occasion. The show proved a decided success and the entries and exhibits were far ahead of any previous shows held by this young society. The center attraction was a miscel- laneous collection of stove and green- house plants from the pubMc gardens, the most prominent being a large and well flowered Bougainvillea glabra, also an extra tine specimen of Aspara- gus Sprengeri; gloxinias were also good and reflected great credit on C. C. Knott, Supt., who also exhibited over forty named varieties of sweet peas and a collection of hardy perennials. For a collection of plants, 50 sq. ft., arranged for effect, D. Mcintosh se- cured 1st prize, also the silver cup. with H. E. Goold, "Sussex." 2nd, and Wm. McLean 3rd. In the other classes competition was keen, among the most prominent being Messrs. McLean. Mcintosh, Peterson, Goold, etc. The amateur classes were all well filled. The chrysanthemum show is to be held the 2nd week in November. E. J. S. TORONTO. Miller & Son. Bracondale. have ad- ded two houses, one 18x300 and one 18x225, for that good carnation, Bride of Earlscourt. H. Dale has two 200-foot houses of Meteors that promise to beat the rec- ords. Two houses, each 19x600. were added this summer for Brides. The entire stock is up to the usual high standard at this place. John Dunlop has added 30.000 feet of glass to his extensive range this sum- mer and will need his ever watchful eye more than ever to detect a weed here or to disbud there. The brick drainage has proved a suc- cess for adiantums. All his benches for this fern are built thus and now such a thing as a snail is unknown. I do not remember ever seeing a finer lot of cuneatums at this season. Chas. Tidy did not exhibit any de- signs at the exposition this season owing to scarcity of good stock. He is usually a very successful exhibitor. W. M. Ht'NT'S REVIEW OP THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. It gives us pleasure to say that the past ■week has been decidedly better, both as re- gards the volume of business and the quality of the stock sent in. ' " " ' made itself manifest feet upon the flower business. Beauties continue to !mI'r.^^■f■. both in size and color. In Mai. is an.l llii.l-s some realty fine blooms art- ii-w l.-iim .tit. :ti..ui?li propor- tion of such i? -till .itiit.- -mail, .wing to the prevalence of iiiil.i.:-\\ with maiij- growers. Perles are good and Meteors fair. Carnations ■are coming more freely and of much better quality. Some outdoor stock is being received, but .in lesser quantities, consisting mainly of as- ters, gladioli, dahlias and Golden Rod. GrHen SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, (^t^ Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHIUDELPHIA, PA. ...THE BOSTON FERN... rNEPHROU&PIS EXAUTATA BOSTOINIEINSIS. I have three houses. 2.000 specimen plants. Spread ti to S feet un bench. Suitable for 8 and 10 inch pots. Beautiful plants, now ready at fi'^c. 75c, $1.00 and $l.nO each. \\'ould cost you three tunes as much if in pots. Can be shipped safely now by freight at low cost. Have shipped to California. 21 days, in good order. I want some of the Western Trade. Have shipped 100.000 the past two years without complaint. Let me have an order from you. Also two nouses. 5.000 plants, ready in October, at 20c for 5-inch, 25c for 6-inch pots, cut from bench. Ficus Elastica, $4. fK) to $9.00 per do/en. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Fresh Kentia Belmoreana and K. Forsteriana Seed. We offer either, cat riage paid to / 1 » seeds any point in U.S. and Canada, UOCO '■ 100 Freesia, -Js-^a Cal. grown, delivered, $ ..'iO pure white flowers tiO Calla Ethiopia, 3~5'inch 4.liO 4-6 ■• 6.00 $4.!l.s 1000 $3..W 4.00 40.00 B.'i.OO 7.1.00 37.00 Lit. Harrissi, .5-7-inch 4.00 5 per cent, discount for cash. .All other seasonable Bulbs and Seeds in stock or to arrive, .Address- H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., NEW TOBK. (Established 1578.) Mention Florists* Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE UARGEST .^^ SUPPLY nOUSB II IN AMBRICA New Catalogrue of all Florists' Supplies on application, Fortlie trade only, 60 to S6 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Shipped to any part of the country. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. mission Florist, 495 Washington St.. BUtrALO, N. Y. Florists' Re^ie long, 50 cents. w. Nanus WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice 3tock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists* Re\'iew when yoii write. Subscribers... ARE REMINDED THAT the buying supplies of the advertiser advance tbe interests ol Alu-ays MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. riorists' Review SEPTEMBER 22, 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 449 HINT'S WEEKLY QtOTATIONS Taking ettect Thursday, Sept. 22, IMls Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CUT aOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. Beauties, long per doz.. $1.50—2.00 medium " 1.00 .50- .75 3.00—4.00 4.00-5. LO 3.00-4.00 3.00-4.00 2.00-3.00 2.00 " short Brides per 100, Kaiserin Maids Meteors Pcrle PINE PLANTS. Field-Grown Carnations, 500 Tidal Wave, 500 Silver Spray. 500 Daybreak. 500 Wm. Scott. j:t 0- prolific. For above Tomatoes we are now receiving ISc per pound. We invite mspection at our Millbum Gardens. SOc per packet, postpaid. Address South Mountain Gardens. MILLBURN. N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Cuttings of AgeraluiD Princess Pauline, ..FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.. Fully equal to those sent out the last six years, flrst-class and perfectly healthy In every respect. only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating. LA FRANCE, PRESIDENT CARNOT, HETEOR, SUNSET, BON SILENE. PERLE, KAISERIN. BELLE SIEBRECHT, HHE. HOSTE, BRIDE. 3-lnih pots. $0.00 per luo; 4 liH'li I'cits, JK.Oo per 100 Mention The Review when you write. J. L. DILIiON, BIiOOMSBUBG-, PA. the est distinc ct Ik and skv blue, most de , $2.00, uf dwarl plant lo Cyclamen Persicum in h.ur colors, fine pla 4-in,, per li«i,;rj ,',u. Roses Souv.de Wootton and Bougere. 4-incli, per 100, $5.00. Field Grown Carnations. Jubilee, .\rmazindv. Mayor Pingree, per 100, S7.00. .-Maska, McGowan: Kohinoor, Davbreal<, Rose Queen, Scott, Dorner and W. D, Sloane, per 100, $5.0(}. Cash with order. CHRIST. WINTERICH, . DEFIANCE, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write 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 for the trade. Price $5.00. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE ^ DESIGNS and Dealers in HmmmH FLORISTS' *' SIPPLIES Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bti. Sphagnum Moss ^lfe'!.T§a\7s&' Peat *'■"'' P^'' ''^'^' Quality A No. 1. ■ir-..THEMOON Company f^i For ( Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free* THE WM. H. MOON CO., __. Morrisville, Pa. entlon Florists' Review when you wr,<~ THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE... Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN Nursery Florists' [Batalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Florists' Mutual CARNATIONS. Fire insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, >— _^ FORT WAYNE, INC). Mention Florists' Review when you write. H. WEBEK & SONS, - OAKI.AN'D, MD. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 450 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 22. 1898. n Palms, Ferns, fFP^^'^^f^y^'-^ Field-Grown CarnatioHS 5" -^"^ CC. PO LLV/ORTM SEND FOR PRICE LIST. CUT FLOWERS, WIRE WORK AND ALL FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, MILWALKEE, WIS Florists' P.evle GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Trade is beginning to pick up, re- ceptions are getting plenty, a number of weddings are boolved for the near future and shipping is also improving, with ideal bright yet cool fall weather. Carnations are scarce and retail at 20 to 25 cents per dozen. Good roses also scarce at 75 cents per dozen. One fully appreciates a nice batch of swainsona this season of the year, they are so indispensable to the proper makeup of a funeral design, when car- nations and roses are scarce, and sweet alyssum is whipped and hardly a flower to take their place. The florists are making great prep- arations for an exhibit at the "state fair" here next week. The fair officials allowed tho florists to revise the prem- ium list to suit themselves. The list was revised and competition promises to be keen. The exhibitors will l>e Crabb & Hunter. James Schols. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Wm. Cunningham, and Henry Smith, although it is re- ported he will not have time to attend to it on account of a heavy crop of fruit to market. GEO. F. CRABB. LOUISVILLE, KY. Messrs. Wood & Stubbs have em- barked in the seed and bulb business at 200 East .Jefferson St. The new flrm is composed of Mr, C. F. Wood and Mr. W. P. Stubbs. Mr. Wood was for the last eight years a member of the firm of T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., and Mr. Stubbs was also associated with the same firm for about nine years. The flrm has already issued an attractive retail fall catalogue. INDL\NAPOLIS, IND. At a meeting of the Society of In- diana Florists held Sept. 15, commit- tees were appointed to care for the va- rious details of the next chrysanthe- mum show to be held in this city Nov. S to 12. Premiums amounting to about $1,800, have already been guaranteed. Theo. A. Bock, of Hamilton. 0., will be invited to act as judge. BUT TOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers in The Florists' Review, and thereby increase the earnings of your certificate. . Carnations!! ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Our Stock Surpasses that of all previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. Mention The Review when you write. iPiiiiiiii'W'inii mil !iii; iii iii iii;' m iiii! iimiMiiig ! Tarnations s ■ ...Fine... I Field-Grown Plants $3.00 Per 100 Wm. Scott Kaucy Hanks Eniuia Wocher Tidal Wave IiizzieMcOowan $25.00 Eohinoor Nivea J Field Grown 1 Carnation Plants.. Stock Ready September 1st. A good season has put our Field Grown Stock for Fall Planting in excellent condition, clean, healthy and strong. The condition of our ground is such to insure the lifting of a plant with Tittle or no loss of roots. Send for Price List. Per 1000 m Morello, Mayor Ping^ree, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. REINBERG BROS. 1 51 Wabash Ave. CI 1ICAG0, ILL. 1 111 iiiirir' "'"■ - II iiiii iiir nil III III; IlillMlllllllllliilHlllillP 1 en t lot The Review v. !-,en you write. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Re llAKNAIIIINS ~ Triumph, field grown. Unillin I IUI10 Ready now. «Tite for prices. n no ro Brides, Belle Siebrecht and Meteors KMaPA -- in 3-inch pots. Maids. Brides ■ iwvbw gjjj Beauties in 25^inch pots. SMII.AX, in 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Send 50c or $1.00 for samples and prices to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, lU. Mention The Review when you write. larnations ! ...700 Lizzie McGowan ■ Fint- Stock, free from rust, at $t.U(l per lOJ first size, $3,1X1 second size. Cash with order. ERNST MAAG, QUINCY, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. SCOTT CARNATIONS.. Field Grown. Healthy Plants, medium size. $tt 00 a hundred, $50.00 a thousand. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown. Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ..CARNATIONS.. Strong, healthy plants, leading varieties, popular prices. VIOLETS -- f^Z liSuis Write for Price List. field. MICH. WHO extra fine Kentias in 12-in. pots, ■ . .^.^.es. .i to li ft. high, perfect plants W^nts Thfm? for decorating. $S.00 each. TVailL» ilieiiir Also 4 Lanlania Borbon- ica, in in and V>-\n. pots. $3.00 and $1,011 each. W. A. WETTLIN, - Hornellsville, N. Y. ...SURPLUS CARNATIONS strong Healthy Plants mj Lizzie McGowan^ ;;;;::;( ^^.OO to $3.00 per 100 Send 2.5c for sample. Write for pri-es on larger quantities. BOSTON FERNS, strong runners, from bench. $!iii ptT IIKI, JAMES C. MURRAY. 401 Main St.. PEORIA. ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Revie'w ■whei ■writing advertisers. SEPT. ^li 22, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 45J ^0 000 Carnations ^^^^y ^^^ shipment Now ^•^VrjV^VrVr V^'^^l IIVJ l^lVrlls^ They are strong healthy plants-tield-grov nnw setting their tirst l)uds. Tliis stuck should not 1 and is now offered at Imv prices. Such stock is dear at any price -grown — and have carefully been disbudded all summer, they are confounded with stock that has flowered most of the summer We Offer the Following Varieties-Price, except wliere noted, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000: WHITE Daybreak, ;ii:lit pink. W. Scott, standard pink. Rose Queen, bright rose color. Nancy Hanks, liiiTit pink. Delia Pos, peach pink. Bridesmaid, tine pink. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES. Terms: Cash or satistactorv reference? .Vddress— Uncle John Alaska Storm Xing' Ivory Flora Hill, 57.00 per 100 Per 100 Jubilee, scarlet $7.00 Triumph, large pink 6.00 C. A. Dana, new pink 6.00 Albertina, large light pink 5.00 Forest Cit> Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBBE, rockford. iuu Surplus Carnations and other Plants. 2,500 Flora Hill, fine $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. 1,000 McGowan 3.00 and 5.00 1,000 Daybreak a. 00 and 5.00 400 Violets, fineclumps, Campbell and Farquhar, $>.00 per lOX 500 Vincas, fine clumps. 3 varieties, $6.(0 per 100. lOJ Dracaena Indivisa. strong, 3-inch pots. $6.00 per 100. Stock Geraniums from 3-inch pots— Nutts. Hills. La Favorite. Glonede France. Nephetos. Bailey, Heteranthe and others. Mv selection of all the varieties named, $4.00 per lOO. Customer's selec- tion, 55.00 per 100. t*PI VriF " A New Single Geranium, a seed- ^■-■^L. ling of Mrs. E.G.Hill. In every way like its parent, excepting color, which is a beautiful bright red. shaded somewhat with orange. A variety worth trying. Fine for pot or bedding. Orders booked now. Price 35c each. $3.00 per dozen. Cash with order from unknown customers. W. E. HALL, SUCCESSOR TO E. HALL 4, SON, CLYDE, O. Mention The Review when you write. Field Jirown CamatiOH anit Violet Plants Good Stock Uou Prices.... A. WASHBURN & SON, FIELD GROW N... CARNATIONS. Silver Spray, Emily Pierson, I $2.00 \Vm. Scott, Rose Queen. > per 100. Good second quality plants. Order at once. THE STOVER FLORAL CO., MICH. Harnations. Plants of DAVBF 3,000 Extra Fi Field Grown W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 91,000 Llur Cariiatiuns ar improved system of pac in perfect condition. CAPTAIN KING JUBILEE Send for Price List. ing. by ch ■ JOE JEFFERSON $2.<>0 per dozen. BUTTERCUP jl.iO per dozen. METEOR ARMAZINDV ;i S. ;iiT •! ■..■II, L. L. LAMBORN SILVER SPRAV $l.i» per dozen. IMAVOR PINGREE C. A. DANA $10.00 per hundred. CRIMSON SPORT HELEN KELLER $^.iX) per iiundred. MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI DAVBREAK J-.M, p^r hundred LIZZIE McGOWAN PURITAN $').00 per iiundred. J- !•■ DIIiIiON, BLOOMSBUBG, FA. SPECIAL INDICEMENTS TO FLORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines^TRosas IN THE UNITED STATES WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W, & T. SMITH CO., GENEVA, N, Y. Mention The Review when you write. Surplus Stock of Field Grown CARNATIONS greatestBARGAINin plants MORTOir GROVE GREEITHOUSES, P. KREISMANN, 27 Market Street, .... CHICAGO. when you write. Mentlo The Revle E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. FLORA HILL. /Field Clumps, JUBILEE. Mention Florls t' $8.00 per 100. ; $75.00 per 1,000. Review whe CARNATIONS. B«- .'.oil Flora Hill, best white. $15.00 per 100 ; 500 Scott, $i.00 per 100 ; 4.50 Tidal Wave, $i.00 per 100 ; 2(X)Ivorv.$t.0jper 100; 700 Silver Sprav. $1,00 per llX) ; 400 Davbreak. $1.00 per 100 : 150 Bridesmaid. $1.00 per 100 ; 150 Rose Queen. $4,00 per 100. E. HAENTZE, FOND DD LAC, WIS. Mention Florists" Review when you write. in. $7. iO per 100. Mete- s. Perles. Niphetos, 3-in., J • 1*1 per lull. r.itrnStiniK! Field-Grown, ready now. Daybreak. UdlimilUlia. Scot, McGowan. Jubilee, Rose (Jueen. Helen Kellar, at $7.00 per 100, or $65.00 per 1000. Vinlpic Marie Louise, field-grown, ready now, TIUlCISi j,5 IX) per 100, or $.-)5.00 per 1000. RllhhPr Plant? Fkas Elastlca. Plants in 5-in. nuUUBI riailli. pots, at $5.00 per dozen. Begonia Rex. lin. pots. $20,00 per 100, WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., BUFFAI.O, N. Y. ROSE PUNTS. BRIDES $;).iO BRIDES.M.AID 3.f0 METEOR 8.00 PERLE 3.00 BROWN & C4NFIELD, - Springfield, III. Mention The Florists vritlng advertisers. Review when 452 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 22, FLATBUSH, N. Y. The Flatbusli Florists' Bowling Clulj held their weekly meeting on Thurs- day evenins. Sept. lo. at Schwalback's Bowling Alleys. Flatbush. The late tournament was of course the chief topic discussed and the boys were honestly glad the Philadelphia boys won. because they hope another oppor- tunity will be given them to win back a reputation by beating Habermehl's team. No one that was present at that memorable tournament will forget the fog-horn lungs of Philadelphia's Mas- cot, Longinotti. Sitting on a high stool in the midst of his team his lion-like roars of "Eat 'em up boys, eat 'em up," conduced more than any other point to make the Quakers successful and con- fuse the other contestants. New York nerves are not accustomed to such awful coaching, and it's little wonder the boys went to pieces. Following are the scores made this evening in the quietness of their own alleys with Papa Zeller coaching. Papa Zeller, by the way, is to-day one of the most interesting figures in American floriculture. His name is connected with the first carnations grown for the New York market and his stories of the past are at all times interesting. Notwithstanding his great age he is as young as the youngest in everything pertaining to the trade, even in bowling, as will be seen in his scores: 1st. 2mi. Papa ZeUer 147 i:.0 L. Schmutz 201 143 A. Zeller HO 16S H. Dair.edouze 115 14S T. Brennan 209 12.i E. Dailledouze 123 IfiT P. Riley l.'>3 16(i P. r>aiUedouze 112 IJi J. I. Raynor . 1.''7 l.iO J. I. Donlan 12.5 D. ELMIRA, N. Y. Grove P. Rawson's stock is unusu- ally fine this season and we may ex- pect to see some more prize-winners at the fall shows. Violets and roses vie with carnations for supremacy in qual- ity. E. M. & H. N. Hoffman report big sales, particularly in cannas, which they have gone into quite heavily this season. They are making extensive trials with new varieties. Just now they are making a display in their ex- tensive store windows of gladioli, which are at their best and comprise choice colors. Roses, carnations and violets are healthy. W. M. ■WAUSAU, ■WIS. — Alfred Leubner has sold his florist's business to M. Phillips, an Indiana gentleman who will not take charge until Nov, 1."). "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon: arrives Detroit 3:20 P. M., BuHalo, 5:00 A. M., New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M. only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams-Street, Chicago. \ LEHER EROM A ...Chrysanthemum Prize Winner... "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 Mav being given another shift into an 8- inch pot, in pure Jadoo l^ibre. Later shifts were made in the same material, and about August 1 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.*' Don't you want to be a Prize Winner this year? The American Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review ■"•^^ MODEL futpor. '^^"^'^'"' Also Wire Rose Stakes. f::^:^ Qi-EENs, N. Y., Feb. j6, 'gj Mr. Theron Parker, Bronk lyn, N.V. Dear Sin— I have teste i your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say that I con- sideritthe best wire carnation suj- port that I have ever seen. It i> quickly and easily applied, and 1 think will prove ver>- durable, and you certainly deserxe great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. JfLATBL'SH, Brooklyn, N. V-, Feb. i8, 'q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, i Dailledouze Eros. W. HoBOKEN-, N. J., Feb. iS. 'q7. Mr.Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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 hav*. I;een looking for for a long time. Wismng you every success i I inporied and established '.k of Ai quality always on n]il. also a complete line of- 1 iL-sh Moss and Peat, etc. i * J ? sale of them, I « s truly, E. As.MUS. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. | THERON PARKCR, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKLYIT, N. 7. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, strong field-grown, Nivea, Md. Albertini. McGowan, etc $4.00 Primroses, best strain 25^-in. pots. 3.00 Asp. Plumosus *■ (5.00 Asp. Sprengeri " 6.00 Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 Begonia Rex " 4.00 Mignonette. Allen's Defiance " 2.00 Mt. of Snow Geranium ■" 4.00 Vincas. 2]4~^H-m $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering, 254-in 3.00 Rooted Cutting's and Other Stock. Write us what >ou need and get prices. GREENE &VnDERHILL, - Watertown, N. Y. The Review you write. ARRIVED, IN FINE CONDITION, Cattleya Speciosissima, C. Harrisoniae and Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. Cattleya Mendelli '» '"'"^ shortly. Lager &Hurrell,f:"p:^;'rr.'' Summit, N.J. Mention Florists' Review when you write IHERR'SPANSIESl I BIY THE BEST. | i; Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. 2 A liberal packet for $1.00 ^ Plants at 75c per 100 or $4 00 per < ^ 1000; 250 for $1.00, by express. S I Albert M. Herr, I i LANCASTER, PA. | Mention The Rpvlpw when you write. ^ STOCK OF KUOLO. 500 Perles, Ihiki Brides, V:WI Bridesmaid, fine stock, out of 2".:-iiici) pots, i-'.iM per KKi --J.-, mi inT 100(1. VIOLETS, n,l I srown clumps. $i.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Uention the. . Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. SEPTEMBER 22, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 453 piiiiiiiiiiiiiiihimiiiiiiiiii nil iiiiniimiiiiiiiiHiii! iwiii iiiiuiiMuiiii iniiiiiiiiiii ^iiiiiiminiiiii iiiiiin iiiiiiii .iiii' iiiiii jniii Jiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii iiwii jihi niiuniiiiiiiiiiii: jiiiiii iiiii iiii^ iimi: mii! ' iiiii niiuii^ i Meacock's I orrDR OF m All measurements given are from top of pot, and don't you forget it. ARECA LUTESCENS. .$:0.00per 100. . 25.00 . 50.00 3 Plants in 3-in. pots. 10 to 12 in. high 3 •■ 4 ■■ 15 to IS ■• 3 ■■ 5 •■ 20 to 22 •■ 3 ■' t) ■• 22to2i) " 3 " 8 " 36to42 " $2.00 each, 24.00 per doz. 3 " S ■' 42 to 4^ " 2.50 " 30.00 3 ■■ 10 '• 4.S to.52 " 5.00 •■ 3 '■ 10 ■■ 52 to66 ■■ 6.00 " 3 ■' 12 " 5 to 6 (t. high, very bushy 10.00 each. A few bushv specimens, 14-in. pots, 7 to 8 feet high 25.00 " Mv stock of this variety is very large, grown cool, clean and very healthy and cannot tail to give satisfaction. .^11 are grown three plants in a pot. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-in., 3 to 4 leaves 6''c per doz.. Jl.IKi per IW. $15.00 per 1,000. 3-!n.,4to5 ■' 12 to 15 m. high lO.OOperlOt. .5-in., 5toB ■• IS in. high $5.00 per duz., 40 00 PALMS COCOS WEDDELIANA. I 3-in. pot, 1 Plant. 0 to s i : 3 " 1 •■ S to 10 c 3 ■' 1 " 12 to 14 c 3 " 1 ■' 15 i3 " 1 " 15 to 18 c 3 '■ 3 •■ 15 to 18 c 3 " 1 '■ 2S to 30 iigh $10.00 per 100. 15.00 20.00 •■ 40.10 ■• .50c each. 6.00 per doz. .5Cc " 6.00 1.50 each. e-xcellent = KENTIA BELMOREANA. 3-in. pots, 4 to 5 leaves. 10 to 12 in $1.00 per doz.. $25.00 per 100. 4 ■■ 5to6 •■ IStolSin 6.00 '■ 50.00 5 ■• 5 leaves, IS to 20 in 12.00 6 •■ 6 ■' isto20in 15.00 6 •' 6 ■' 24 to 30 in 18.00 m I desire to thank my customers for past favors, and suggest that with increased facilities I am offering a larger ^ M Cffipt/ f\U DAI MQ ^"'^ ^'" ^^ ''^'^ '° serve them better than ever before. My trade in the past has ex- g p O I Uvyl* Ur 1 ALIVIOj ceeded mv most sanguine expectations, and witli |ir"S|aTitv .-Jmiling on our countrv, M I 1 bespeak a share of their patronage in the future, the Palms offered are all HOME GROWN.' STRONG and HEALTHY. ' g s The measurements ?iven are from the top of pot to the top of plant, in its natural position. E ■ TERMS : Unknown correspondents will please furnish satisfactory reference or cash with the order. S 1 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. | ^leiiuiii jilii: iiiiiii I iillliLiiill{Miiliii;iilirillii;:illiiMlliiiiilliiiiilli:{|lii lilii. Jim illli illii :ili: iilii fli :ilii iiliL.m JillLillli Jllli: Jill Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. :iilli: mil iiilinili: iiiliii Jinuilli'iiillliiiiilff A GREAT BARGAIN IN Dracaena Indivisa... We have several hundred e-\tra fane plants from two to three feet high to be sold at a sacrifice. For prices apph to WM. SCOTT, Elorist, Cor. Main & Balcom Sts., Burfalo, S.\ Mention Florists' Review when you write SPARAOUS 0: FI.TJMOST7S NANUS, 2J^-m. pots, I |7..K)perlOO, p^r 100 Roses, llride, 111.1 Bridesmaids. 3j4-in. pots... $5.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2^^-in. pots 2.50 Grevillea Robusta, 2f4-in. pots 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. ^IRNGIEBEU'S GI/\NT PANSIES Plants of the above strains at the same rate as the common varieties, viz.. $5.00 per 1,000. With our system of packing plants can be sent safely any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. J. M.THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED TO 36 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. The Review when you write. Tobacco Dust. lust at present we have a surplus and room is scarce. We will fill orders to the trade as long as surplus stock lasts at $12.00 per ton. $7.00 per '; ton. $1.00 per 100 lbs. Cash must accompany each order. THOMPSON'S SONS, Rio Vista, Va. rite. LILIUM HARRISIL-'-c^^o-^-r $1.00 per 101. se- Prices on lai ') lots on applicatio Cyclamen Persicum GrandifJorum, 'fresh ^L.,..d. in s distinct varieties, per 100, |1.00; "'STUMPP& WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you wrlle. Jt. ROSES J' Jt' ROSES .* No finer grown. Big bushy plants, full of flowering shoots, out of 3 and jH-inch pots, at $3.00 per loo. Meteors, Brides. Bridesmaid, Perle and Beauty. This stock IS cheap at twice the price, but must be sold at once to make room. SMILAX PLANTS, 2-inch pots, full of roots and covered with plant. No finer to be had and at lowest price ever quoted 75c per loo, $5.00 per looo. Cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Mention FloristB* Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. Perfect specimens like these brought $2.00 last season. Boston Fern. .^-inch pans. $l..iO t;ach : Sl^.fO a dozen. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. GERMANTOWN. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. VIOLETS Marie Louise, $4.00 per hundred. Cash with order. Samples on application free. CHAS. L. DOLE, 279 West Ave., LOCKPORT, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review Wben Writing Advertisers. 454 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 22, 1S98. MADISON, N. J. Club Notes. The regular meeting of Morris Coun- iy Gardeners and Florists was held in Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening. President Duckham in the chair. There was a very large attendance on hand, including some of the associate mem- bers who rarely appear at the regular meetings, but were out on tliis occa- sion with the craft in expectation of -an interesting evening with Professor Byron D. Halsted, of the New Jersey Experiment Station, as the speaker. This heing the professor's first ap- pearance before our society he was given a hearty reception on rising to speak. His subject was, "Weather in Its Relation to Growing Crops." By the aid of a large chart displayed upon the wall whereon was a compilation of the rainfall registered in New Jer- sey during the last 1(» years through- out the growing (! months, that is from April to September inclusive, he showed the intimate connection be- tween the weather and the sudden out- break of certain pests and diseases that affected growing crops. He was not there, however, to berate the weather, as after all it was only a condition in the case and not the ac- tual cause. The point he sought to convey, however, was that since their tabulated records proved that under such conditions certain outbreaks might be naturally expected, the alert cultivator by being thus forewarned was virtu:illy forearmed, if he only availed himself of some of the preven- tive measures that had now been prac- tically demonstrated as efficacious. After concluding a most interesting talk Professor Halsted invited ques- tions. Mr. Scott was the first to catch the speaker's eye, because he happened to be looking thac way, but there were others all round the room, and the Professor found, as he afterwards took occasion to mention when returning thanks for his cordial reception, that the Morris County Society was a real live one, atd it was a pleasure to at- tend its meetings. The monthly exhibitions maintain their interest and volume. J. Jones and J. Robertson divided honors in the vegetable class. W. Duckham brought down some good annuals, and P. Cox had a large display of peren- nials, including a bunch of the Physa- lis Franchetti, which was illustrated in one of the earlier issues of The Re- view. In wild flowers the order of the previous month was reversed, E. Rea- ger winning 15 points for 02 varieties and A. Herrington 14 points for 54 va- rieties. A. PLEASANT HILL, MO. A fall of hail on the 15th inst. broke between (WO and T liglits of glass on the greenhouses of Mr. Geo. M. Kel- logg. He feels that he was very lucky in not having a heavier loss as the storm was severe. VJ.4■J.J.J.J.J.J.J.J.A4.J.J.AJ.XJ.AXJ.AJ.AJ.J.J.4.J■4J■4■XJ.J.J.J■J.^.J.AJt.^.J.JLAJ.XAJ.JtA^» The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°° Tllis has been conclusivelv proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also Itills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug', and other insect pests without injury to tlie plant. .\ trial of a LTvcent bottle will convince vou that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send lor circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. | Mention The Review when you wTlte. F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. IMPORTERS. CHOirF Sffds GROWERS AND ^-'' IV^IV^L kJLLL/O, ...^^I. Bulbs and Plants Mention The Ke JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE -- '^""i^;^e"ls,"e°c."' """''''"'• JAPAN -- l" HOLLAND -- "''^^^"oa's, e'tc.''"'' ""''"''"'■ CHINA -- Chinese Secred Lihes. $24,00 iuni Longifiorun Crop short. On hand : — Extra selected lily of the Valley, 2.000 in a ca From cold storage : — .A tine lot of Araucarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given hv r. W. O. SCHMITZ. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. The Review when you PINK PAEONY IIW PL«HT,Hc. n iiiuPQ '^^ $10.00 • ••• V/l-UlTir Ci/«««« per hundred. Will divide into two c.nd tliree. Easily cultivated; need no protection during win- ter. Any florist having land will find them big pavers. Freight, anv distance. BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, III. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, leal^JMlkn stock, $SM per 100. Only a limited number. Fine for growing on. SIEBKECHT 8t SON, New Bochelle, IT. Y. Mention Plorlsts' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | HITGHIINGS & GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREEIMIOLJSE BUIUDIING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND EiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. SEPTEMBER 22, 1898. The Weekly Rorists^ Review. 455 >^iAitA.Lti».iAty.L.L.iAtb.lkiLiit4A.L. L»klAiy.L.LAAiUk.LAAitA.ALi/: ! ..PALMS AND FERNS.. LATANIAS. Fan Palms. Clean and Healthy. 7-inch pots, Extra Heavy . . . .Si.oo each I 5-incli [luts, I-.xtra Heavy 50 each 7 " Good Plants 75 " | 5 " C.ood Plants 35 " NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA. Sword Ferns. 2 '/-inch pots SS 00 per 100 3 " 10.00 4 " 15-00 5 " 3.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS. Boston Fern. CHOICE STOCK. J 'i -inch pots S6.00 l>er 100 3 " 12.00 4 " 2.50 per do/. NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA. Very Fine. -inch pots. S5.00 per 100 , ib.oo 2.50 per doz. ST. LOUS CIT FLOWER CO., 1620 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. ^Ifl^W^nTTl^fW :5 tWMiiiNtiiHit'JMJJitWMuWiMMiiiiiMHiiiiMMMMu^^^^ Violet Princess of Wales... | ' ■^-^■^-^ ^ ....Good Stock, 3-mch Pots, $6.50 per 100 I THE MOST PROFITABLE VARIETY IN THE MARKET. FLOWERS SOLD I LAST SEASON AT FROM $5.00 to $10.00 PER 100 (retail.) STOCK LIMITED. | A fine stock of this most beautiful of all Adi- antums in excellent condition. Good strong plants, 3-in. pots, $20 per JOO; $3 per doz. Adiantum Farleyense I 1^ II J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. I ^andanus Veitchii, I PFDFSTaL CROWN Also larger specimens. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Marie Louise Violet Clumps, ANTON SCHLLTHEIS, ^b" «" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity CniiiL, sff Ericas (Heathen. al5o Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself. price List on .Application. For Sale, One thousand.. Field (irown. Fine Stock $:t,(X> per hundred or $25. m W. P. DARBY, WATERTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. GHINESEPRIMROSE l.-),000 single, mixed colors, 2 aniJ 2"-in. pots, |3.C0 per 100. Pjincv ^oorl '/j oz., $?.00; o/., $3.50. Plants raiisy OCCU. Sept. 20th, $3.50 per lOOO. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention Tlie Review when you write. PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, "ob n. Halted st. Chicago Mention Florists' Review when you write. eld g:rovMi, sown in Jan., ice transplanted. $1.. 50 per IlKI. |14,(l0perl000. Same lot from 2"-j-in. pots. $1.00 per 100. Sample .5c. Casli ,1th order. Qf^f^f^ 4 gON. Westfleld. N. Y. Mention The Review when you wrlt«. Smilax Plants, lii 466 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 22, 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Tadoo Co..4o2 \mling. e: C... 446-447 Baker.V.J US Ball, C. D. .... 444 Bassett & \\ ashburn 44*. Baversdorfer. H. & Co W* Berger. H. H. & Co. 448 Blanc & Co \^ Brague. L. B Brant & Noe . . ... Brown & Canfield \iM Louisville Tob. Co. .447 Lvnch, \V. E 446 LVons.M.1 447 MacBean, .\. S 444 Maag, E 450 Manning J. W 447 Michel. E. H 446 Model Plant Stake Co. ..446 Buckbel'.'H.W.. ..'^Sl Burpee, W. .^tlee & Co ,•;■ •■■*^ Chicago Wrecking Co ^"^ Cottage Gardens.... 44. Crabb & Hunter .4nO Cunningham. J. H .«;? Dann&Son. *?2 Darby.W.P. . -p-^'' Detroit Flower Pot Mfy jiiii* Dillon,]. L U^ Dole, C.L ...... ■■^■'■^^ Domer, F. & Sons Co Dreer;H .^. ■■ ■•■■"^ Dvsinger. M. .ScS. .44f Elliott. \VH........ 44? Ellis & Pollworth ...4.^ Ernest. W.H 4->5 Esler, John O. Secy .4»> Foster. L. H 44» Gibbons, H. W f* GibUn& Co....... .f?s Greene & Underbill. .4.^2 Haentze.E «1 Hall \V E 4.11 Hancock, Geo & Son 4.50 Heacock. ]os.. 4.?3 Herr, .Albert M......402 Hews. .\. H. &C0...4.1. HiU.E. G. &Co tol Hippard. E. 4i. Hitchings&Co^^^^ Hoiton & Hunkel Co. Hint.E.H::j.';:;;;«9 Jacobs. S.& Sons... 4.-)S jewett, Z. K. & Co .449 kasting.W. F.^.44V4jl Reenans Seed ^tore.4.* Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 4.>^ Kennicott Bros. Co.. 446 Kraft Plant Tonic. ..4.>4 Kroeschell Bros. Co.4o« Kuehn, C..\ 446 Kuhl, Geo A 4oO Lager & Hurrell ....4fl2 Legenfelder, C 452 Lockland Lumber Co t« LongD. B 44, Lord & Bumham Co.45^ Louisville Exchange 446 .4.52 Moninger. J. C. Co.. 457 Moon Co.. \V. H.44SM.56 Morris Floral Co 447 Morrison, A 456 Morton. Grove Green- houses 451 Murray, J. C 450 NevinCcT. H 457 Pennock.S.S 448 Peterson. J. A 455 Pierce. Butler & Pierce 45S Pierson.F.R.Co 454 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 447 Prince. .\. G. & Co..446 Quaker City Machine Works 457 Randall, .\. L 446 Reed & Keller 449 Regan Pfg House. .449 Reinberg Bros. .. 447-4.50 Rice. M. &Co 448 Ronev Bros 456 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 4.55 Schmitz. F. W, 0....454 Schultheis. A 4.55 Scott, W 453 Siebrecht & Son 4.54-4.57 Smith. N. & Son 4.53 Smith, W.C 44S Smith, W.&T 451 Soltau. C. &Co 449 South Mountain Gar- dens 449 South Side Floral Co. 453 Stefiens. E 4,57 Stover Floral Co ....4,51 Stumpp& Walter Co. Thompsons Sons.... 4.5.1 Thomson, .\nderson & Kennedy 45^ Thorburn.J.M.&Co. 4.53 Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson 446 Vesev, W. I. Sec^y..449 Wabash Rv 4.52 Washburn & Son . . . .451. Weber & Sons 449 Wettlin. W. .A . 4.50 451 Wietor Bros 446 Winter.S.B 446 Winterich. C 449 Wittbold, Geo 4.i.i Young, John Welsh 4.50-453-45 D. NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL Florigs;^Vi.e. Ho. NValer Heater., Cjreenhcu^^gl^ Sash,and: - ■ ">''« ^v CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Laraest Mail Order Depot for Nen and Seconb-Hand " Material in the World. W 3STH i IRON STS.. CHICAGO. Write for our free illuitrated catalnsrJes. Mention Florists' Reylew when you write. Always Mention the.,,. Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Lincoln Ave, CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and FITTINGS tilk^ms. Mention The Reylew when you write. Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. Shrubs quoted in iccompanies order, An assortment of twenty varieties ttiftv eachi, purcliasers selectio trade list at $t.00 to $7.1X1 per Hh). \m1: fe furnished for $50.00, F<>. B.. whe otherwise packing charged ai ^^'^t. Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .An assortment of twenty varieties ififtv eachi. purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $7.00 to $10.00 per 100. will be furnished for $75.00, F. O. B. when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. 100.000 California Privet. 1 vear. 2 years, 3 years. 5,000 Dentzia Gracilis, 12 to 15 inches, very line for Florists to Porce, $6,00 per 100, $50.00 , , ' 1 i>" 10,000 Hydrangea Panicnlata, different sizes. VERY LOW PRICES ON VINES. Ampelopsis Veltchii, 1 ■■ . ir. $35.00 p. r l.ff. J .;' , $50,00 prr 1.000. Actmidia Arg-uta or Polvgama. 1 vear. $8.00 p. r Hai ; 2 vears, $16.O0 per 100. Clematis Panicnlata, from 3-inch pots. $35. OO per l.ljuO; 4-inch pots. $60.00 per 1,000; atR nn n^r i luui open -, - English Ivy, l t-ar. lr( $60.00 per 1 iH"i Honeysnckles. -trong. i Wichuraiana Boses, 1 strong, $75.O0 per 1.' open ground. $50.00 per 1.000; 2 years, ' ietv. $60.00 per 1,000. , $48.00 per 1,000; very strong. 2 years, $75.00 per 1.000. DECIDIOIS TREES. An immense stock of Norwav. Sugar. Sih leaved Birch, Catalpas. Elms. Lindens. Horsec OF INTEREST FVFRfiRFFM TRFFS ^^^ winter TO FLORISTS. LT LI\UI\LUI1 I IlLLO. DECORATIONS. We are specially prepared to supply tionsts with Evergreens suitable for winter decorations, either for window boxes, tubs or pots. We recommend the dwarf varieties of Arborvitaes and Retinos- poras where a small or medium growth only is desired, and tall-growing Arborvitses where larger sizes are preferable ; either size plants are of perfect form and well furnished to the base. We solicit >our orders for these. Price lists on aj j/ i-i i. THE WM. H. MOON 00., Momsville, Pa. 50,000 Plants, 2ii-in, pots, $5,00 per 100. express, jt.^ 24 by mail for $1,50 SPECIMENS FOR 8-INCH POTS, $6,00 per 12. rill anEwa ™ amwi IffliniMH Asparagus Sprengerii, ^yy^^ ., _-ln. put plants, per doz., $6.00 per 100. I :: I .':,.t:on5, no rust. $1.00 per 100. .<',va:.:. .-;!l F.niuhar Violet Clumps, $").00per 100 Campbfll ;ind California. $3..M per 100. Blue Spirea and Weeping Lantana, 2J^-in. pots, $2.00 per lOU. Cash with order RONEY BROS., Florists, WEST GROVE, PA. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD EISH and i^;;^u t AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. Mention Florists' Review 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Av nue, CHICAGO. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY HAVING ME BUILD AND HEAT your GREENHOUSES Henry W. Gibbons, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS PUBNISHED. 134-136.138 LIBERTY STREET. NEW YORK. ESTIMATES FREE. HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue, *"<• Ventilating . Apparatus SEPTEMBER 22. 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 457 ^^ww^yvwwtf^vwvywwv^vvwwwvwyww^'^wuwwvwywwyw^vwwwvwwwyvi;^ FIRST GRAND.... Plant Auction Palms, Orchids, ** IIN GMIGAGO. Ferns, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, .— >— From SIEBRECHT & SON, of new rochelle, n. y. A Grand Selection from the largest Horticultural Establishment in America. =.< -^ ■:*• .^ At 114 & 116 WABASH AVENUE, ^^V^l^^^Ei%%\-.^^^.^. and opposite the Madison Street entrance of Mandel Bros. One Day Oniy-MONDAY, SEPT. 26th, ^J.^^p"'""'' ' " ' DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKE ABOUT THE DATE. This is the grandest opportunity ever offered Western Florists. ^ -j*- •> -^ •> .j* -^ v< -^ John P. ClEARY, of new YORK, Auctioneer. Nevi 9 The Only Greenhouse Putty 11 § Recommended by Owners of Greenhouse ,„,,,,,„,„,, r\ . . a bulb. The onI> rutt> made to PllttV »"'■'< «hi5 «ay for Greenhouse ■ M»-«-7 Sash. Put up in 20.1b. Cans. (trade mark] Has been used by florists in this city for years. Try it and you will use no other. Read the follow ing good report of our "Greenhouse Putty:" Pittsburgh, Pa.. Sept. 1. 1S94. We have been using the T. H. Kevins "Green- liouse Puttv" for some time and are pleased to recommend it to all those who wish a number one article. It has always given us perfect satisfaction. When you use this Greenhouse Putiy you will be sure of good results from same. Signed: John Rodgers, Florist. Green Tree Boro., Pa. Hartman Bros.. Florists, .\lleghenv. Pa. Fred. Bi'RKI. Florist. Bellevne. Pa ' T. H. NEVIN CO., Corroders of Stricth Pure Lead. P. O. Box 928. PITTSBURGH, PA. Beware of Imitations! labeTelS^ve"'""' Mention The Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE C« VENTILATING APPARATUS. Wruc for Illustrated Cat.ilogue Quaker Cii>' Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. The Review when you write. PRESS WtilT£FPR G*TAi.OC jnONlNGER(Q nmrnmikQllCAOO. Every Description KxiTv user of Fluwer Pot.'; should correspond with us before piirchasirii; elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. ^:ent•on The Review whe ESTABLISHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEItS> SUCC.™ HJTEFFENS. "oSTEFTENSBROSl Mention The Review when you write 458 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 22, 189S, KROESCHELL BROS CO. lUFBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29to59ErieSt., CHICAGO. Lord & Burnham Co. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Plans and Estimates fur nished on application for HEATING AND VENTIUTING APPARATUS erected complete, or for ma teriai only. HIGHEST AWARDS AT WORLD'S FAIR. Boilcis luauful ini- LiL-st material, shell, firebox ■sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Wrife for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST house Construction. STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER in 4 sizes. Specially adapted for moderate ranees. Wc also make Sectional Heat- ers for large ranges. Highest Economy. Reasonable Prices. Send r»ct?. postage to New York vfU' <■ t>.r lat.-^t Cata- logue of Heating and Venti- lating Apparatus. Estimates Furnished for Cypress Green- house Material. Sffi"ce'"'.' St. James Bldg, Broadway & 26tli St. anSworkT." Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. ^7?'.'*-^.'*^.^-^.^^.^^.^<>.^-¥?.^^.^^.<< L<«^i^.<«-?j.^J5^.^^.(«^.^^.^^.'«Ji I Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy | i HORTICULTURAL i ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS I FOH PABTICULABS ADDKES3 JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Mention Florists" Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEYsEus Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Micli. Mention Florists' Review when you write. STAINDARD FLOWER POTS... In any q.,,in W. H. ERNEST, station M, N. E. WASH INGTON, D. C. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Higti Grade BOILERS Get our For GREENHOISES. Catalogue, STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. I ....Hot Water AND STEAM Heating.... I Cypress Greenhouse Material... ...Hot Bed Sash | 'X Write for Estimates Before Placing Contract. J I 605 POPE AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO. | ■■fe»S"'yr»)''s!r»>'fe»i'fe*i'44*>'-;^r^'4i-*)'4i*)'ii*»'4!r»!''yr^'t,-»'; s.-»>; V.*' ^'.^''i^r^ i^r»)'fe»i^yr»« The more the better For GOOD heaters the more examination the better. Examine otir Hot Water and Steam Heaters all you please they'll stand it. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. Y. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOflQ-nACKAY-CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St.. CHICAQO, ILLINOIS. bPENCE HEATER. GLASS- ot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. aniilactured 0 JQpnhc Xi ^nnc Factory. Queens Borough, by •'• JoliUUS 06 OUIIS, office. 406 W 13th St .NY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY. Etc . AT Wholesale SASH HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST.. NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, riniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue. GREENHOUSE BUILDING Copyright, 1698, by FUORISTS- PUBLISHING CO.. 520-535 Gaxton Building. CHICAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 29, J898. No. 44. ADIANTUM MACROPHYLLUM. The subject of our illustration is one of the most distinct of the large fam- ily of maidenhair ferns, and as a mat- ter of fact to many persons to whom the idea of a maidenhair fern is asso- tum. among which we find A. macro- phyllum, A. peruvianum, A. See- mannii and A. Wilsonii, form a very interesting group, and one which adds greatly to the beauty and variety of a collection of ferns. Adiantum macro- phyllum is a moderate growing spe- Adiantum Macrophyllum. ciated with the light and airy fronds of A. cuneatum, the rather stiff and heavy looking leaves of this species would seem to belong to an entirely iHfferent genus. The large pinnated species of.adian- cies, the fronds being erect, from one to two feet high, simple pinnate, and having stiff black stems. The pinnae of the barren fronds are very large, being frequently three to four inches long, by about two inches wide, and when first unfolding are bright pink in color, finally changing to deep green. The pinnae of the fertile fronds are usually smaller, the spores being found in an almost continuous band around the margin. These spores germinate fairly well if carefully gathered and preserved, and the young plants thus secured are much better than those ob- tained from division of the old crowns, as they grow more freely and in bet- ter form. No special difficulty is experienced in the culture of A. macrophyllum, the main features being a moderately light soil, good drainage, and the glass shaded throughout the greater portion of the year. In regard to temperature, the same may be given as to A. Far- leyense, namely, from 65 to 70 degrees at night, and also like the latter vari- ety it may be said that A. macrophyl- lum does not like a strong draught over the young foliage while unfold- ing, else it is likely to be crippled, though after the fronds of tlus spe- cies are fully hardened they will stand quite a good deal of exposure without injury. A. macrophyllum is a native of the West Indies and tropical America, and has been in cultivation for a little more than a century, though yet un- common in trade collections. W. H. TAPLIN. ROSES:ON SIDE BENCHES. I have read with interest the views expressed by Mr. Dale at Toronto, pub- lished in the Review for Sept. 15. In comparing the methods of cultivating the rose ten years ago and now, Mr. Dale says he "would not recommend the use of side benches, as I find the main demand is for long-stemmed No. 1 stock, and this cannot be grown on side benches near the glass." It seems to me this statement ought 460 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 29. Ism to be qualified. If Mr. Dale is speaking of Beauties, there is no room for dis- cussion, but if not, mU he kindly ex- plain why good tea roses cannot be grown oa side benches in Canada? There may be difficulties with which those farther south do not have to con- tend. The disadvantage in Mr. Dale's plan is that it requires an extra walk. Taking as a basis a house 10<>x20, with outside walks two feet wide, you lose 200 square feet of bench room or about one-seventh of the whole. This heavy loss must be made up by the extra quality of the stock produced. If Beau- ties, and Beauties only, are to be grown, the answer is plain, but other- wise it is not clear. Personally, my side benches have ' yielded as good returns as the center ones, taking the season as a whole. The plants on these benches are. how- ever, three and a half feet of head room on the row next the front venti- lators, and the other rows more. Even in a Beauty house many Xew Jersey growers prefer using side benches, planted with Brides and Maids to put- ting in an extra walk. I know Mr. Dale's views are shared by some other exi>erts, but I would very much like to know whether his opinion is supported by figures, and, if so, how much head room his side benches have? JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Germantown, Pa. Origina-tion of New. Varieties — Sowing of the Seed and Cultivation. We have arrived now in our notes at the time to sow the seed. The seed should be thoroughly ripe, and to hasten the ripening process we cut the seed pods with S or 10-inch stem as soon as the seed has turned black; this is shown by the blackish green color of the pod. with the point turn- ing yellow. Lay same in a cool, airy room, and beware of mice, as they are very fond of carnation seed. At one time they dug half of my crop out of the ground, just sown, in one night. When the stem has dried up, the pod will open at the point to discharge the seed, indicating that the seed is ripe and ready for sowing. This is the nat- ural course, the same as if left on the plant. It only hastens the ripening, and when left to open on the plant, there is a liability to spill the seed, as it will drop out readily when tilted over. If by accident a pod should be opened or broken and the seed stni ad~ heres to the green base or hilum. It is best to let it dry and harden in a paper bag before sowing. I have sown seed that had not even turned black and fotmd some percentage to germi- nate. We use flats and sow the seeds in rows. When ap so it can be handled, we transplant in little pots. Six weeks from the sowing of the seed the plants will be large enough to plant out in the field, which is with us generally from the middle to the last of May. They receive the same cultivation as an our other stock, with the exception that we do not top them, for we want them to bloom as early as possible, thus giving an opportunity to select that which we find worthy to transfer to the house and save work on worth- less stuff. All those selected are mark- ed and topped now, to bring them in conformity to the general rules of cul- tivation. The young plants commence to bloom in August and we had some that bloomed as early as the middle of July from seed set in January. Results. Now we come to the most interesting chapter, a description of the new pro- genies. The wide scope of possibili- ties, of inheritance from all stages of its development during centuries, from its primitive originality up to the im- proved form of today, make this an in- teresting as well as fascinating study. It is not often that we win a prize in this game of chance: results are most times disappointing, but always inter- esting. It is impossible to follow or even imagine the intricate working of Mother Nature in the reproduction of this genus of plants. We can hardly call it a full reproduction, for when even a flower becomes fertilized with its own pollen, the results will not all be like the parent. This uncertainty is caused by the many stages in the evolution of the carnation during cen- turies. Adhering characteristics. made inheritable from ages ago. crop out here and there, reminding us that culture with the aid of cross-fertiliza- tion and probably hybridization, only wrought these changes: but at the same time remind us also that these characteristics are still present, and any lack in culture will cause a rever- sion towards primitive originality. These are the views of the florist who produces that which is most remunera- tive. A scientist probably has differ- ent ideas. When we remember how careful we were in the selection of the parent flowers and varieties, and compare them with the results, how disappoint- | fug. In the first place, we find nearly i 50 per cent, single flowers, the most [ Striking proof of the tendency to breed back. These may vary very much in color from either parent, in fact, in color we find a great deviation from the parent flowers. The larger per- centage may be of the same color, but there are most always other colors of some varieties that can be traced to ancestors of several generations ago. as well as new shades, and these we find as well in crossings of the same color as in crossings of two different colors. The deviation in the habit of growth is as marked as it is in color, and is often most deceiving and disappoint- ing. The largest and most vigorous plants show mostly single flowers, and, as I have said, this tendency to revert to single flowers is most disappoint- ing. A large percentage may resemble either one of the parents, or may pos- sess characteristics of both, but wo find others with no resemblance at all. and among these is the habit of the hardy garden carnation, or pink, the direct parent of our present ever- blooming type. These will not bloom the first year, and by my experience 1 consider them worthless. And then we find some resembling the Malmai- son type, so much grown in England, with a short, jointed, but strong, stem: short, wide, cup-shaped calyx, and oft- en with very large flowers. I have been, and am yet. experimenting with them, but cannot show any results that would encourage their culture in this country. Next we find a small percentage of the reverse to the single flower. The transformation of the stamens into pe- tals, that constitute a double flower, seems to be multiplied three and four times, for we find flowers of extremely large size and fullness, measuring five and six inches in diameter, but with no form, ragged and imperfect to the extreme — monstrosities and worthless. Furthermore, we often find these flow- ers without ovary and seedpod, and in place a second developed flower buO. that in time will open before the pet- als of the flrst have faded away. These monstrosities have never a perfect calyx; it generally bursts before the bud is half grown. Next we find a number of large and apparently good double flowers of fair form, but with a weak calyx, with a tendency to burst. We may find on these plants some perfect flowers, leading us to the belief that the burst- ing tendency may disappear, and in my experience I have found such that are valuable varieties and in general cultivation now; but the majority are habitual bursters, and will always fur- nish a large percentage of bursted flowers. It seems natural for all large flowers to burst, but it depends much as to how the petals are arranged and grow in the closed bud. If they grow up without becoming cramped and lapped over each other, so they can push straight out of the calyx and fin- ish their growth, even a very large, full flower will seldom burst; it de- SEPTEMBER 29. 1SS«. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 461 Looking South-east from top of ^ater Tank. Looking North-east from top of Water Tank. GREENHOUSES OF MESSRS. BASSETT & WASHBURN, HINSDALE, ILL. pends just as mucli on the arrange- ment of the petals in the bud as on the strength of the calyx to prevent burst- ing. We all know that cLrcumstances and wrong treatment often cause flow- ers to burst, but I speak here of the natural tendency and disposition to burst the calyx as found in a batch of seedlings. We can notice other deviations from the present flowers, as well as imper- fections. We may find a plant whose flowers are totally destitute of stamen and pollen, while others may be im- perfect in the female organs, or hare in place of the customary two pistils three and four, or the pistUs may have side prongs resembling an elk's horn. In the form of the flower we find a great diversity from the present flow- ers, and the most remarkable feature of the whole is that all these devia- tions from the parent flowers men- tioned here may he found in the plants from seed of one and the same flower, the one and same seed pod. I have here entunerated the great majority of features we have to ex- pect, and what is considered mostly worthless. In my next notes I will mention the selection of the plants which we consider worthy of a trial in the houses, a verv small minoritv. FRED. DORNER. A CHRYSANTHEMUM MAGGOT. Is there any remedy for the little white maggot that gets in the foliage of chrysanthemums? I have grown chrysanthemums several years and never had any trouble from this source before. When the pest first appeared I went over the house and picked off all affected leaves, but it is now as bad as ever. This little worm breeds and lives between the two stirfaces of the leaves and eats their snbstance. causing large brown blotches. Is this a new chrysanthe- mum trouble? J. P. G- J. P. G. is troubled with something 462 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 29, 1S9S. that we are not yet familiar witli. We know the different species of aphis that are always with us, and unfortu- nately the rust, and some years a black spot, similar in appearance to that which troubles American Beauty and other roses, but that is doubtless a fungus. For some years we have had to fight against the ravages of a small green worm that eats not only the leaves of chrysanthemums, but cin- erarias, geraniums and many other plants; so omnivorous is he that when his favorite salad is not at hand the common dock leaf suffers. In size it varies from an invisible egg to half an inch long, never larger. It devours at least sixteen times its own weight every twenty-four hours, and grows with the rapidity of a campaign lie. It is the larva of a small dun colored moth which when resting on a leaf or rafter is perfectly triangular, the sides of which are a little less than half an inch. Why I describe this little pest at length is because I am glad to say he is by no means yet widely known and in several cities where I have inquired has not yet made his appearance. J. P. G. says the maggot which is troubling his chrysanthemums "breeds and lives between the two surfaces of the leaves." The green worm we are fighting starts from the egg depos- ited on the under side of the leaf and eats the tissue clean away except the thin upper surface, "leaving large brown blotches," and of course much disfiguring the plant. We catch the mollis by several devices and hand pick the plants to rid them of the worms, but on chrysanthemums, or for that matter on any plant, one tea- spoonful of paris green in a pail of water syringed under the leaves will kill the worms. This should be done once a week, and if a little soap suds is added to each pail it will add great- ly to the effectiveness of the paris ereen, because it will make it stick. WM. SCOTT. Early Autumn Decorations. Golden rod abounds on the hills and in the vales and meadows green, and beautiful it is, too. Women weave 'round it strong webs of romantic sen- timent, and why should they not, for is it not the last flower of summer, left to meet frost alone? It is safe to suggest its use in all autumn decora- tions, for no one will deny its beauty and appropriateness, and, apart from its associations, it furnishes splendid material for artistic work. Out in the swamps and along the lakes and rivers maples and dogwood and ampelopsis have already changed the colors of their foliage to the dazzling hues of autumnal glory. Now, suppose we were a small coun- try florist and the daughter of one of our rich customers was going to be married, and we got the job of deco- rating the house and the church for the event. We would first size up what material was available. Dahlias are in full glow; so are rudbeckias, cannas, salvias, hydrangeas, and many other pretty flowers, and, above all, golden rod and those beautiful pom- pon chrysanthemums. Then there are richly colored autumn leaves, bull- rushes, eulalia grasses, and clematis and honeysuckle vines; in fact, there is an abundance of tine material ev- erywhere. Suppose we take up the house first, because they always havo so much cleaning to do, and besides, there's lots of impatience and nerv- ousness to allay. We gather our stock together early in the morning, having each particular item neatly arranged by itself, and when we go to the house we proceed to put away our stuff neat- ly and in a manner to inspire confi- dence, always allowing our best ma- terial to show prominently. Getting some old sheets, we spread them over the floor of what is to be the reception room and proceed to work. We will make an arbor over the large mirror where the newly-wed couple are to receive their friends. This we do by fixing good, large branches of well colored maples to the top of the mirror, the branches hang- ing straight over and the leaves being faced down. Attach to these long vines of brilliantly colored ampelopsis, anj tie them back in curtain-like folds to the side of the mirror. It is very easy to make a lovely ■ anopy of this. If you have no palms to finish off the bottom, get two umbrella stands and fill them with tall grasses or golden rod. We should confine our color.^s in this room to red leaves and yellow fiowers, therefore we arrange a pretty frieze work or light, irregular garland of maple branches on the picture rod or close to the ceiling, all 'round the room. Here and there we hang a spray of vines to break the stiffness. The mantel - mirror and doorway must be prettily trimmed, and don't be afraid to allow a few richly-colored vines to stray across the mirror or hang gracefully over a doorway. Put a vase of golden rod each side the mantel and in the center, with a long, drooping garland, a good cluster of Rudbeckia Golden Glow. Vases of yel- low flowers can be arranged here and there to show to advantage, and at the last moment a few flowering vines of nasturtiums can be placed in prominent places. The next room, or dining room, should be all in green and red, so as to be a contrast to the reception room. For greens wo could use pretty oak branches and honeysuckle vines for the wall garland and doorways, and let the vines hang well down on white window curtains and over the arch- ways, but they should not be in the way. Tie a good cluster of salvia here and there on the green garland, and put vases of red cactus dahlias and salvia where they will show up the best. If there are many rooms, we can treat one with pink, using varie- gated cornus and Eulalia japonica variegata for greenwork, and pink cactus dahlias and pink cannas or phlox for flowers. We should endeavor to fix up a room with either red or yellow cannas and autumn leaves, for they make a glo- rious picture. We should not forgot to make the hallway pretty. If it be dark, use yellow, and if light, use green and red. If you have not suffi- cient chrysanthemums with which to decorate the dinner tables, then use cannas, and keep the colors separate, that is, one kind in a vase, or one color on a table, and arrange them to contrast with each other. Put the flowers in vases, and if possible use a few sprays of Japanese maples on the cloth. A room can be decorated with Prunus pissardii and yellow flowera, and don't forget tamarix is fine for framework. The entrance and hallway of the house should always be handsomely decorated, for first impressions are very important. Use plenty of autumn leaves and flowers; they cost but lit- ' tie; it is the arranging, principally, that enhances their value. Finish your work well, and, above all, be neat. You will not need a tool chest, witlh its sledgehammers and nails, to do these decorations — ^just a few tacks and some wire Is all that is necessary. SEPTEMBER 29, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review, 463 and not a speck of damage should be seen when all is over. Exercise your best judgment in decorating the church. Bunches of eulalias with the flower plumes on are fine to tie on top of tlie pillars and suspend from tliem long, well-made garlands of autumn leaves. Clematis paniculata vines or a nice branch of maple looks elegant hanging from gas fixtures, or over archways, and a lit- tle green or red folia.ne will make a fine effect on the window sides and sills. Bunches of golden roQ ana a few autumn leaves tied on every other pew-end down tlie center aisle will be grand. The altar should be all green and white. For this use grasses and hydrangea: and just to make some ex- tra object of admiration, decorate the pulpit solidly with the reddest autumn leaves you can get, and in the center tie a good cluster of large yellow flow- ers. Don't put any red flowers in the church for this occasion; conline youv colors to green, white and yellow, and use plenty of greens; they cost almost nothing. Now about the bride's and brides- maids' bouquets. A small, loose bunch of white chrysanthemums, with a few sprays of well colored Japanese ma- ples Intermixed, is tlie prettiest and most appropriate for tlie bride, and if there are flower girl.s or bridesmaids, have them carry the same kind of bunches, only in yellow, or a pretty arrangement can be made of leghorn sunbonnets trimmed with russet rib- bon and filled with autumn leaves and pompon chrysanthemums, these to be carried on the left arm. Bridegroom and ushers must wear the same col- ored flowers as their companions. Of course, these suggestions are of- fered to assist small florists who have very few or no palms. There are many occasions where the large city florists could use the same materials for elab- orate decorations, as many people are justly tired of roses and smilax, and smilax and roses, which they get all the year round, and city people all the more appreciate the sweet vistas of the country. New York Windows. Seen at Small's, on Broadway. — A high-handled Marie Antoinette basket trimmed in cerise colored surah silk, high bow ribbon of same color; basket filled with the new Lilium speciosum opal. It was beautiful. Another design at the same place and which attracted every eye on Broadw'ay was another liigh-handled basket trimmed in old gold surah silk and high rosette bow of same color; basket filled with Tritoma Carolin- ianum. This basket set in a bed of ferns makes a grand window attrac- tion. At Scallen's we noticed some very pretty ericas, the first of the season. Tliorley had in his window a pretty wreath-like arrangement of Cattleya Labiata. Miscellaneous Flowers. A green vase filled with several hun- dred spikes of Salvia bonfire will at- tract any eye; it is very brilliant. Cactus dahlias are "all the go" just now. They are cheap and fine for win- dow decorations. They are also much used for table work; one old-rose col- ored variety makes the grandest ef- fect. Chrysanthemums are coming in, but we will treat on them later. Bouvardia Humboldtil is one of the prettiest white flowers we have at present, and is useful for almost any- thing in cut flowers or funeral work. IVERA. Bulb Planting. If your trade asks for any outside bulb planting for customers there is no immediate hurry to get them in the ground, but you should be prepar- ed to supply tliem. From October 15 to November 1.") is the best time to plant to expect the best results, al- though I have planted tulip and hya- cinth beds mucli later than the latter date and had every reason to be satis- fied. If we escape the early frosts of September the summer flowering plants look so well during October that there is no need of destroying tliem till frost has entirely spoilt their beauty. There are just a few points to ob- serve about planting: First, plant deep, whether it be tulip, hyacinth or narcissus, they should be U inches be- low the surface; they will be nearer the surface before spring. Tliere is no need of covering till real winter sets in; L' or 3 inches of litter from the sta- ble is the best covering and that should be removed as soon as the frost is out of the ground in tlie spring. The covering is not to pro- tect from frost as much as to obviate the effects of freezing and thawing, wliich we have in an open winter and often raises the bulbs very near the surface. If your customers are good ones and they believe you, advise them for their good as well as yours to plant thickly; tell them to plant the bulbs close enough. If too expen- sive shorten up the size of bed or bor- der. Tulips one foot apart look as lonely as the proverbial boarding house soup oyster. Six inches apart is the right distance for any of these bulbs or at tlie most S inches. Late tulips sliould not be recom- mended for flower beds, as they are scarcely cleared away in time for the summer plants, and then again the earlier there is a gay bed of flowers on the lawn the better pleased are Tour patrons. I don't know any bet- ter varieties for a handsome bed- of tulips than tlie good sorts we grow for our cut flowers in winter. For Yellow, Yellow Prince and (.'hrysolo- ra; scarlet, Waterloo equally well known as La Belle Alliance and Ver- million Brilliant: -white La Heine and White Pottebakker; pink. Rose Gris- delin and Cottage Maid, Keizers Kroon is a grand striped tulip for beds with its showy colors of red and yellow and Joost Von Vondel is grand in size, but color not decided, cherry red and white. Proserpine is magni- ficent where its shade of color suits. Carmine pink. By referring to any Holland or seedsman's list you will see tliere is a great variety, but those mentioned are tlie cream. Don't make the mistake of planting hyacinths or narcissus Von Sion with the tulips, as they -will be out of flower before the tulips are at their best. Transplanting. There is no better month in the whole year to transplant most of our useful herbaceous plants than the usu- ally (with us) beautiful month of Oc- tober. Paeonies, plilox, helianthus. delphiniums and almost all of this class can now be divided or trans- planted, and allow me to say that these hardy perennials need a move occasionally; they get worn out, tired out and new soil does them much good. The useful and beautiful pyre- thrum is an exception. Don't disturb it now or at least don't divide it late in the fall. Altliough not a seasonable hint, would like to say that many find a difficulty in getting up a good stock of the pyrethrum. which is by all means one of the best of our hardy flowers. Take cuttings in tlie spring before they throw up their flower shoots — you can get a few from every plant — root them as cool as possible and grow in pots in a frame till Au- gust, then plant them out. Florists, especially those who grow 464 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 29, 1S98. and retail in smaller cities, are ex- pected to know all about trees, shrubs and when and how to plant them, and there is no reason why they should not know all the leading and best kinds as well as when, where and how to plant. Nearly all deciduous trees and shrubs can be transplanted in fall with perfect safety providing they were lit to be moved at any time. Too many of our nurserymen transplant less frequently than they should and when a young tree, shrub and partic- ularly a conifer has been growing ."> or 6 years without a move the trans- planting is difBcult to do with success. Don't attempt to sell and plant in the fall any so-called evergreens, prop- erly known as conifers, such as pines, spruces or junipers. Just say, "I as- sure you, sir, you will run a great risk if you transplant them now; wait till spring and then there is no risk. When the young growth is starting in May or end of August and beginning of September are the two seasons to transplant evergreens." Talk like that and you will not only gain the confi- dence of your patron, but incidentally tell the truth. Chrysanthemunu. It is a very busy time with chrysan- themums, the way they are shoving out buds is terrific and to look at a bench to-day you would hardly believe that they were gone over but a few days since. Yet the aggregate of the cost of labor is not so great. You can disbud many hundred plants in a day and mind you do it. Tobacco smoke does the plants no harm, but it does the green, yellow and black aphis much harm, so it should be regularly applied. The buds are all now selected, at least on the great majority of varie- ties, and now is the time feeding can begin in earnest. A compost of equal parts of loam and cow manure with a quart of bone flour to every bushel of the compost spread over the sur- face of bench to a depth of one inch will do much good if the bench soil is shallow, say 4 inches, but one-half an inch of rotten manure on the soil more as a mulch than a stimulant is better, and then depend on liquid manure. Few of us have the appli- ance to distribute the liquid as we do our city or cistern water through pipes, and to apply it from a barrel with the watering pot is laborious and expensive, yet if we will think back 35 years, or in many cases less, all the watering was done with the watering pot and surely once a week you can afford to give the plants, from which you expect fine flowers, a good feed. Some authorities tell us that it is proper and essential that in feeding with liquid manure a change is neces- sary and draw a simile on the diet of beings of a higher organism, ourselves for instance. We don't believe in any such theory. The greatest race of men have lived largely on oatmeal. Another branch, physically the strongest in Europe, subsisted for centuries almost entirely on fish and potatoes. Fried oysters, pie, ice cream and cigarettes may produce pre- cociousness, but are not essential for producing size and substance. I have never found any liquid from animal manure better than that made from putting about a bushel of cow manure in 50 gallons of water. The first draw- ing as you may call it will be strong and when using you can dilute it two- thirds. The next can be used pure and then you must brew again. All agree that when first beginning to apply it must neither be too strong or too frequent, but by the time the chrysanths show color they could be watered every time with liquid ma- nure. An occasional, say 4 times from now till flowers are developed, watering with nitrate of soda will help to give color both to foliage and petal. One lb. to 30 gallons of water is strong enough. Primroses. Don't forget just now to shift your primulas into their flowering pots. Good plants deserve a good sized pot. They will take up no more room and the plant will be so much better. A 5-inch is the right size for a good primula and the difference in cost be- tween that and a 4-inch is in the neighborhood of half a cent. It may make ten cents difference in price of plant when sold. Two-thirds of good liglit loam with one-third of thorough- ly rotten cow manure is a fine com- post for primroses. Cytisus Racemosus. If you grow Cytisus racemosus (we do because it sells well at Easter) you should not neglect to clip it every month or so. No plant will stand the shearing it does and without it, it is not such a salable plant. To the small rose grower I cannot give better advice just now than say, don't shut up your houses at night. Keep a little fire heat and a little ven- tilation, and warm days as well as nights lots of air on. but don't neglect a little fire heat on all occasions when the thermometer goes below .50 de- grees. WILLIAM SCOTT. EXPOSITION IN RUSSIA. The Imperial Russian Horticultural Society will hold an international hor- ticultural exposition at St. Petersburg in May, 1899. Privy Councilor Fischer von Waldheim, director of the impe- rial botanical garden at St. Petersburg, has charge of the foreign sections of the exposition, with the functions of president, and all inquiries relative to the exposition should be addressed to him. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GK.\XT, Editor and MANAi;i£R. The FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates; Per incn, Ji.oo; }4 page, $1350; full page, $27.00. Discounts; 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, ro per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 percent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSgS. NEW YORK. KEOKUK, lA.— The flower parade, which took place here Sept. 7, was a decided success and given columns of description in the local press. Business Gonditions. The condition of business, and the prices of flowers are about the same as reported in last week's issue. Stci'es are becoming stocked with palms and ferns, and everybody seems ready for the rush. Flowers are improving somewhat in quality. Outdoor stock still hangs on. Tuberoses are coming in by tiie thousands. A good frost, which is nightly expected, will settle a lot of poor stock and leave the mar- ket open to roses and mums. Commission stores are still spring- ing into existence, though all the others are complaining. Howard Blauvelt will open up next door to Traendly & Schenck, on West 28th street. Various Notes. Old John Yetter, a well known flow- er vender, died Sept. 22. Yetter was one of the floral landmarks of New York. We remember him over twelve years ago when his shabby basket on the corner of 22nd street and Broad- way lield flowers that many a Broad- way florist envied; he was famous in those days for Russian violets and afterwards red carnations; he was a good, inoffensive old soul and any florist was welcome to what he had. A scientific expedition will shortly leave New York to study the botany of Porto Rico. It will be under the direction of Dr. N. Britton, director- in-chief of the New York Botanical Garden at Bronx Park. Cornelius Vanderbilt is supposed to be support- ing the expedition. It is therefore ex- pected that the New York gardens will be greatly enriched by interesting specimens of the flora of these islands, and for this, and the fact that New York will soon have the largest and most interesting botanical gar- dens on this continent, credit is due to Dr. Britton. The auction sale of decorative plants at Julius Roehr's, Carlton Hill. N. J., Sept. 21st, was fairly successful; that is, medium stock sold fair, but there were scarcely enough buyers present to dispose of all the finer specimens; this was, we believe, owing to the fact SEPTEMBER 29, The Weekly Florists' Review^ 465 that it is a little early yet for tha storemen to plunge on extra fine stock, and Mr. Roehrs seems to have enough of it to supply all New York. Alfred Dimmock is here again and as usual has something good up his sleeve. This time we believe his spe- cialty will be the grand new plant. Acalypha Sanderi. Too much cannot be said of this novelty. It's a good thing and we understand Mr. Dim- mock has a well established lot of it to offer next month. The Flower Show. The American Institute flower show was open to the public at the Academy of Design. 23d street and 4th avenue, 8 p. m., Monday. Sept. 26, and will re- main open for two weeks. There is a wonderful display i-f dah- lias at this show, and anyone interest- ed in them should attend the exhiln- tion. W. P. Peacock. Atco, N. .1.. has several hundred vases in as many va- rieties of dahlias f-mbracing all sec- tions. Wm. Turner, Tarrytown, N. Y.. shows the best collection of green- house grown fruit ever seen in Amer- ica; they comprise about 50 dishes of magnificent fruit. Gqo. Hall. James Dowlen and N. Butterback, all of Sea Bright, N. J.. do themselves proud in the remark- ably well grown plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables they show; they de- serve great credit, especially Hale, for his splendid group of 40 varieties of fancy caladiums. Julius Roehrs, Carl- ton Hill, N, J., exhibits Acalypha San- deri in bloom. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.. shows fine decorative plants, cannas and dahlias. H. A. Dreer, Philadel- phia, shows a superb collection of nymphaoas in tanks surrounded by ferns, and also a grand lot of Japanese trees. H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass., fills several large tables with splendid- ly grown dahlias, and Parry, of Parry, N. J., exhibits a collection of nuts that !Tiake one hungry. L. Higgins. East Bridgewater. Mass., also shows grand dahlias in every class; as does Wm. C. Winter, of Mansfield. Mass. J. L. Childs. of Floral Park, N. Y.. exhibits several hundred vases of her- baceous flowers and gladiolus, and A. Herrington. of Madison, N. J., simply astonishes one with his marvelous dis- ■ play of old-fashioned and rare flowers. Ellwanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y.. show 100 dishes of native grapes. The staging was not nearly finished on the opening night and we must leave a list of the awards and comments on the finest things until next issue. D. PHILADELPHIA. The Market. It is a pleasui'e to write about the market once more, for now there is a market to write about. The week just ended showed a decided improve- ■ment over its predecessor, both in cut flowers and in plants. Cut flower pri- ces were a little higher on some things; the most noticeable improve- ment was in the steadiness of the market and in the amount of business done. The very best Beauties, of which Edwin Lonsdale is sending in some, brought $2 a dozen. These were used principally for shipping orders. Good average flowers of the same variety brought $1.25 to $1.50. Brides and Maids are now nice, fair size, good color (on Maids), and stiff stems, and bring $2 to $4. You don't hear of so much cutting — like 75 buds for $1 cash — as a week ago. Carnations are in brisk demand at or near $1 a hundred. Violets are be- ginning to appear and chrysanthe- mums are expected. The summer flow- ers are over. Dahlias are of some use. Cosmos will be welcomed in great numbers a little later. Decorative Plant Trade. Business in decorative plants is most encouraging for this month. It is the general verdict that customers, while a trifle late in ordering, owing partly to the unusually hot weather early this month, are now buying with more freedom than last year. William K. Harris finds business in this line showing an improvement oj 20 per cent over last September. He says his orders are, as a rule, for the more expensive plants and that those persons who have visited his place seem very hopeful of a good season and show confidence in their buying. Joseph Heacock has just begun offer- ing his palms and already the stock is moving freely. There is no question that the stock of decorative plants of- fered for this market is exceptionally fine with prices aboiit the same; in some cases a shade lower than last year. Notes. John J. McLean, for many years an assistant to George Craig, died on Monday. Mr. McLean's loss is sin- cerely mourned by his many business friends. The dahlia meeting of the Penn. Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. As at the show in Germantown the week before, these flowers were disappointing: W. P. Peacock of Atco, N. J., who might be termed the "Dahlia King." made a good exhibit. The H. A. Dreer Com- pany Drought and filled a water lily tank. Everything considered, the show was gratifying. The monthly handicap tourney of the Trapshooters' League was held at Con- shohocken on Saturday. The Florists' Gun Club tied for second place, nine clubs competing. Score: Anderson, 18; Ball, 20; Burton, 25; Cartledge, 21; Park, 24; Smith, 15—123, John Bur- ton won the Peter's trophy. Perhaps we are all sport mad. But, are we not following your example, Mr. Scott'.' And does not each one work all the better for a bit of good, honest sport? J. W. Y. FOR LONG-STEMMED FLOWERS. The accompanying engraving shows a wire support used by Kennicott Bros. Co., wholesale commission florists, Chicago, in jars of long-stemmed flow- ers. They are found very desirable in not only economizing space in the cold storage room but in lessening the lia- bility of injury to the flowers when handling the jar. The support can be used in various sizes of jars and is inexpensive. BUFFALO. The liome coming of the soldiers and the home coming of those who were fortunate enough to be away ai the mountains and sea shore, as well as those who pulled down their front blinds and lived in the back part of the house, supposedly at Breaker^ Bend, have all helped to awaken busi- ness considerably. Flowers are none too plentiful. There is good demand or at least signs of good call for palms, rubbers, etc., for the house. This is a healthy, satisfactory busi- ness and shows the ever increasing de- mand for this very proper kind of room decoration. I have often thought what a great boon the illustrated soci- ety jokes in our comic and other pa- pers were to the florist. Whenever a noble Lady gets off a joke on my no- ble Lord there is sure to be a spread- ing latania on the sideboard, in fact next to the supposed wit it is the most conspicuous feature and doubtless helps greatly to impress on all classes that a palm in the room is an essen- tial. Violets are being asked for and can soon be supplied. Carnations are so different now from what they will be in two months that we look forward to the advent of the noble chrysanth. 466 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 29, 1S98. for he is gorgeous when lie comes, even if he does receive the abuse of the rose specialist. After several broken promises we found ourselves yesterday morning at the beautiful and interesting home of Mr. George Urban, at Pine Ridge, Erie county. Nearly a score of the best known florists of the country will re- member this comfortable and home- like place. They will recall the little. pond on which Dan Farson and W. A. Manda tried to steer a heavyweight canoe, and the rustic summer house where many an illustrious man has re- ceived the advice of his friends. I can't remember all the boys who heard the inimitable stories of Mr. Urban on that August evening in '8i>, but I know the heavyweights like Michael Norton and Edwin Lonsdale were represented; that it sadly upset the usually efficient capabilities of one member from officiating as a baseball umpire we have received countless reminders. Mr. Urban is nothin;;- short of a wonderful man. Besides being the proprietor of a vast mill where the staff of life is ground out and helping along every great enter- prise in town, he can talk so thor- oughly and entertainingly of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, trees— from the majestic oak to the spicy tarragon — that you wonder how he ever found time to notice it all, and then vou have only begun to skirmish around the frills of his knowledge; steam and hot water heating, electric- ity, hydraulics, politics, pomology, tomatoes and theology are all equally grasped and mastered by his broad mind. By his good nature we enjoyed a ride" behind a team that goes faster than we care to ride except when drawn by a locomotive, and the first fall was "at the new establishment of Baumer Bros., also on the Ridge road. Geo. Baumer was over 20 years gar- dener for Mr. Urban, but is still a young man. They have just com- pleted two more houses, making a well built, well heated and well ar- ranged establishment of five houses, all now filled with carnations and one house of roses, but I could see they expect to do a heavy plant trade in the spring. A stall in the market is the outlet. With their own ten acres of good land, their good start and great industry, nothing but success awaits them. Then the high strung team of bays pulled us at a 2:1.> gait within a few yards of the big arena where Corbelt and McCoy will fight (?). There on the Lancaster road. Chautauqua, is the thrifty establishment of Messrs. Schwert & Berner. They are very prosperous men ard the produce of their establishment cuts a big figure in our flower market. Several house-; of carnations looked well and other houses were filled with flowering be- gonias, primroses, cyclamens, pot clirysanthemums and other crops which will be cleaned out in time for their large stock of bedding plants to develop. As they turn out 20,OiK> ge- raniums in 4-inch pots they need room; three or four acres of good land devoted to summer flowers keeps them out of mischief. One more word about these boys. They have several cast iron boilers standinii under a shed. There was no sign "For Sale," but in their various shapes and rustiness looked awfully forlorn. In iheir place they have put a tubular marine holier which does the whole business, and we really think they will by the change save several hundred dollars in fuel and many dollars in overtima labor. W. S. CHICAGO. The Market. There seems no material change from last week except that the lower grades of stock are a trifle easier in price, good stock holding up well to last week's figures as a general rule. There is a good supply in the market, but demand is holding up fairly well on the average, though there are occa- sional weak spots. Good carnations have been scarce at times, though there is generally an abundance of lower grade stuff. Good Maids have been a little short at times, while there has at no time been enough first-class Beauties. The dealers gen- erally take an encouraging view of the situation, though prices are not up to the level they ought to be. Club Meeting. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held Friday evening, Oc- tober 7. At this meeting Mr. E. Bu- ettner will tell the members of the in- teresting things he saw while on his recent European trip. After the adjournment of the regu- lar meeting those interested in bowl- ing will have a meeting and take steps to organize a regular bowling club, with a full staff of officers, by-laws, etc. Various Notes. The auction sale of plants from Siebrecht & Son at 114 Wabash avenue last Monday brought out a good crowd of florists. John P. Cleary, the New York plant auctioneer, was on hand and kept the stock moving. But he could stay only the one day and when evening came only about half had been sold. The remainder is being of- fered at private sale and each after- noon J. Austin Shaw and John Thorpe are taking turns at auctioneering. The sale will continue the remainder cf this week. We deeply regret having to an- nounce that the little daughter of Mr. George Stollery passed away the night of September 21. aged 2 years and 8 months. Inflammation of the bowels was the cause of death. Mr. Stollery has the sincere sympathy of many friends in his sad bereavement. The funeral was held last Friday and was attended by many of the trade. The floral arrangements sent by friends were numerous. F. W. Sowby, formerly in business in Muscatine, la., and who was in the city with the view of renting green- houses here, was run into by a heavy wagon while on the street last week and as a result is now in the county hospital. Several ribs are broken and he is apt to be confined to the hos- pital for some time. Bassett it Washburn are cutting some fine fancy carnations from under glass which sell as high as $2 and .'?3 per hundred, though common stuff ranges from ."ill cents to $1. They are now beginning to cut from their house of mignonette. Mrs. F. Hills has resumed business and is now at E. H. Hunt's. Recent visitors: J. G. Heinl, Terre Haute, Ind.; W. H. Ellis, Milwaukee. E. H. Hunt has returned to the city and is looking well and hearty. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2d. Srd. Jth. 5th. Av. G. I>. Grant 1S9 131 IDl 172 ... 1S5 Robt. Schenk 132 116 150 ; 142 E. F. Winteison 139 115 148 IGO ... 140 Jno. Degnan 151 151 123 127 ... 138 J. S. Wilson 160 139 117 118 148 ]36 C. S. .Stewart 136 140 101 12 > ■T. Austin Shaw 82 121 144 115 A. I>ange 113 90 121 108 A. Henderson 99 99 126 IDS ST. LOUIS. The Market. The dry spell has at last been brok- en by a few days of rain. The warm weather of the past week slackened up trade somewhat and nothing can be looked for in the way of good, steady trade until cooler weather pre- vails. The demand for a better qual- ity of stock is now firmly on and should cooler weather come this week the retailer will be forced to carry a much larger supply, something he has not thought of doing for months past. There is hardly a scarcity of any kind of flower just now; plenty of ro- ses of all varieties and all of fair qual- ity, with prices as follows: Beauty, 7'> cents to $2 per dozen; Meteors, Brides and Maids, $2 to $4 per 100; Perles and Woottons, .f2. All of these ■ roses are plentiful except Meteors. First-class Meteors sell clean every day. with hardly enough to go around. Carnations are also looking better each day and are in good demand. Price on them remains $1. some extra good ones going for $l.."i(>. Tuberose spikes have gone up to .54 for Arm- strong's ever blooming; the others sell for $fi. Asters are about done and only a few came in that sell at 40 and 50 cents per hundred. Smilax sells at 10 to 1.5 cents per string. Chrysanthemum blooms will soon be in and then as usual the bottom will drop out of the market in roses and carnations. This is the cry of the' growers at this time of the year. SEPTEMBER 29. 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review, 467 Exhibition Matters. Chrysantliemum show matters are progressing satisfactorily. The exec- utive committee meets every Wednes- day night until the opening of the show. At the meeting last week it w-as decided to print the second pre- liminary list, whioh will be cut by the •end of the week, to be sent among the growers. The committee was obliged to do this, as a great number of ad- ditional prizes came in since the first one was printed. The final list or program will be in shape and go to press by the first of next week and be out for distribution by October 122. The committee also decided to judge all plants, table dec- orations, cut flowers and designs by points, which will be more satisfac- tory to all. We hope that this year all florists in the city will give us a helping hand and try and make this show a grand success, as the men who have the real work in hand of running the show are always glad to consider any sug- gestion that may be made, and if they will only pull together as one we can make this a gi-and suc?ess which will benefit us all in a business way. Notes. Ex-President Halstedt, of the Florist Club, is president of the Belleville Street Fair, which will open in about two weeks. The St. Louis fair opens October 3 for one week and has offered as usual about .SoOii in premiums for plants, •cut flowers and designs, and quite a number of florists will enter for com- petition. Henry Aue, Theo. Richter. Max Herzog. A. Berdan and the Ude Bros, are sending in some very good stock of all kinds that is fully up to th'? mark. Fred Ammann and E. W. Guy may also be included in the above. Ellison & Tesson liad a large decora- tion at the Southern hotel which was quite an affair and required a lot of work. C. Young & Sons Co. are now send- ing out their fall catalogue, which is larger than usual and quite attractive. Mr. Robert Ayers is seen occasion- ally at the wholesale houses looking like a fish out of water. It is said that Mr. and Mrs. Ayers will soon open up business again on Grand ave- nue, near Morgan. Miss Atkinson, who bought out the Ayers Floral Co., on Easton avenue, reports business has been good and hopes It will continue so. Gus Eggelin.s;. the Soutli Grand ave- nue florist, has just completed his large rose house. 100x2i>. This makes seven houses that Gus has built in tlie last three years. Billy Adles, w'ho for many years was with the Ayers Floral Co., is now with C. Schonelle, on Washington avenue. Tlie Jordan Floral Co. made a large design in the shape of a keg of beer last week. John Kunz could not resist the temptation. He made it himself. Bo-wling. The howlers got much amusement out of the postscript by Bro. Scott in the last issue of The Review. I will say that the St. Louis team will also roll an average of 2iM) per man at De- troit next year, but bowling suits and shoes or sneakers we will leave to the Philadelphia boys. I hope that Sir William don't blame us for having forced them to bowl regularly each week. If Buffalo brings a team of Scotts and Kastings they will win the cup without a struggle. The cry next year will be anything to beat Philadel- phia and St. Louis — see if it isn't. The Bowling Club held a meeting after the second game on Monday night and decided to remain at our old location at 0th and Pine and roll on its regulation alleys. This will be good news to all who like to improve in their rolling. The vote stood 7 to 3 in favor of the regulation alleys. After this we adjourned to roll the third game. John Kunz wins the aver- age medal and Beneke the high score medal for the September series which resulted as follows: Xames— No. Games. Tot. Av. H. S. J. Kunz 12 18SS 157 191 C. Sanders 10 1556 155 170 .T. Beneke 13 1953 150 224 r. Kuehn 13 1906 146 171 R. Tesson 6 S.52 HZ% 191 .T. Touns S 1075 134 132 F. FiKmore 13 123S ll.S 153 J. J. B. CLEVELAND. The Market. Cut flower trade is still improving and stock is hardly sufficient to sup- ply the demand, especially good stock. Roses and carnations are the only flowers displayed in the florists' stores. Carnations are coming in much im- proved; some extra fine white (Flora Hill) were to be seen on the avenue. The first chrysanthemums made their debut Saturday. Violets were seen for the first time Monday, of the California variety. Gladiolus are very poor. Dah- lias are in their prime. There was a scarcity of flowers Saturday. An Elaborate Funeral. The funeral of Col. Wm. Edwards, one of Cleveland's most prominent cit- izens, was one of the largest seen in Cleveland in many years. The esti- mated cost of the flcral offerings was $2,000. Every florist in the city was busy. One store alone had $700 worth of work. Some of the handsomest pieces sent are described below: A beautiful waving American flag, by Gasser, with regulation stripes and stars made of red and white carna- tions, blue field of larkspur with white carnations, cut star shape; it was ad- mired by everyone. A handsome roll of honor made by C. Wagoner stood 5 feet; it was solid white carnations, with the word honor worked in red carnations. The side was of Brides- maid roses and a large cluster of Kaiserin roses. A large bow of white ribbon tied the two rolls. Valley was used freely. A road cart was made by Beaumont, sent by the Driving Asso- ciation of Cleveland. One of the most artistic designs seen was an Empire wreath made of differ- ent varieties of fancy ferns and topped with adiantum with a large cluster of cattleyas at the widest part of the wreath. There wen wreaths, crosses and designs of every description. 'Various Notes. Mr. J. M. Gasser is on a business trip in Michigan, stopping at Detroit and Grand Rapids. Miss Vida McCullough has returned from New York. Paul Berkowitz. of Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor this week. Election of Officers. The Florist.?' Club held a meetin.:? Monday evening and elected the fol- lowing officers: Pres., E. H. Cush- man; 1st vice pres., Samuel Pentecost; 2nd vice pres., James Eadie; secy., A. H. Graham; asst. secy., Ogdon Gaul; treas., Herman Hart. Sam Pentecost was appointed cap- tain of the Bowling team. The presi- dent will appoint an executive com- mittee at the next meeting. O. A. C. O. ST. PAUL, MINN. The cooler weather has brought a decided improvement in trade. The drought assisted by a light frost has killed nearly all outside stock, and the return of flower buyers to the city has made a good demand for all inside stock. The call for funeral flowers, always good, is more brisk than ever and some days white flowers of every description have been hard to secure at any figure. Stock is looking good and never have I noted better roses, mums, carnations and violets than are to be seen on a trip to the growers' places at this time. Roses are in most demand, with the supply about equal to the call. Carnations come next with a short supply, especially of white. The new varieties. Flora Hill, Triumph and Bon Ton, are showing flne in this lo- cality and are very welcome additions to this popular family. Roses are sell- ing at from $2 to $3 per hundreil, some very good Meteors going to $} and $5. Beauties are $8 to $20, accord- ing to size. Carnations are held at §1.50 to $2. Mums are not yet in the market, though some of the growers have Fitzwigram ready to cut. Carna- tions and violets are about all housed. .\t a recent wedding of one of Min- neapolis' fair ladies the bridal bouquet consisted of twenty dozen choice Kais- erin. The house decorations, as de- scribed by a daily paper, were on the most elaborate scale ever noted in this section. Several hundred strings of smilax and asparagus, eight thousand asters, bushels of Golden Rod and hun- 468 The Weekly Florists^ Review* SEPTEMBER 29. 1S98. dreds of American Beauties, togetlier with tliousands of roses, carratious and smaller flowers, were used. Men- denhall was in chaige of tlie decora- tions while the Smith Floral Co. fur- nished the bouquets. John Vasatka, doing business for several years in Minneapolis, has sold his houses and will study medicine. At our recent state fair the display of potted plants, etc.. was the largest for many years. Those exhibiting were R. J. Mendenhall, J. Hartman and J. Vasatka, of Minneapolis, and J. Fleischer & Son and Otto Hieserkorn, of St. Paul. L. L. May & Co. are building a new cool house, 12x140 feet, for bulbs, aza- leas, etc., for Easter flowering. The Harrisii received this season, though extra fine looking bulbs, are showing signs of disease as the leaves begin to expand. S. B. Dicks and J. Comont, of Lon- don, England, and Paul Berkowitz, of Philadelphia, were recent callers. J. A. May is slowly recovering from a bicycle accident. Carl Johnson had a head end col- lision with a team while riding home on his wheel and will be laid up for a couple of weeks. Gus Gauly, formerly conducting a small flower stand in this ciiy, was killed by the cars in Minneapolis some three weeks since. X. Y. Z. BUFFALO, N. Y. The Review is so well informed from the Bison City that I can send but a few notes taken on the fly. W. J. Palmer & Son have finished building at Lancaster and completed the changes to the city store, which is now one of the finest in town. Neubeck & Myers have touched up their recent acquisition and look spick and span. Rebstock, Anderson and Adams had appropriate window decorations in honor of the return of the 65th regi- ment. W. Scott makes a great display in his window down town of gladioli grown at Corfu, where carnations and violets are very promising. That wor- thy gentleman was very busy when I called penning his well-known and weekly looked for "Seasonable Hints." He paused long enough to relate an amusing story of a fellow craftsman who was beguiled by a smooth-tongued drummer to purchase some Cocos We- deliana from seed pots, guaranteed to stand division. Now it is generally known this palm has a most sensitive root and to divide beyond a certain stage is fatal. Our friend lost the whole lot and is now a wiser man. This reminds me of an instance I saw out west not long since where an experi- ment was being tried of mossing a batch of araucarias, and this upon the advice of one of our well-posted (?) eastern men. We all have a few wrinkles yet to learn. W. M. Roses and Carnations... Our Specialties 4 Washington Street, Chicago. Wholesale Florist We are receiving the cut of ^ - AMERICAN BEAITIES and METEORS from a large amount ot ; regular shipping orders vour orders, and pleas( write. We can supply ; L'w glass and can assure the best stock for . . . Do not fail to write us before placing mention the Florists" Review when you nything to be had in the Cliicago market. Florists' Supplies Furnished at Lowest Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— The Cali- fornia State Floral Society celebrated its tenth anniversary Sept. 2. During the ten years premiums amounting to $4,3(X) have been paid from the socie- ty's funds and 120 lectures have b^een delivered. At the last meeting the discourse was on "Perfumes and their origin." WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by a first class grower of roses and cut flowers; only a first class place wanted; good wages expected; best of ref- erences ; open for an engagement now or any time later. I Address Grower, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-In private or commercial gieenhouses, by young man ; four years' experience. Address R., care or box 38, Lenox, Mass. SITU.\TION WANTED-By competent man with 22 years' experience, position as foreman in good establishment. Address Alex, care ot Florists' Review. PARTNER WANTED— For florist store, with 50C0 feet of glass adjoining; well established business; best location in Chicago. Houses well stocked and everything in first class condition. Under the most favorable terms. For reliable florist witli capital a good chance to invest. Address Chicago, care Flori^^ts' Review WANTED— A young man who has had some expe- rience in ^eenhouse work, growing roses, etc. References required Call at once. Paul Kreismann, 27 Market Street, Chicago. FOR SALE— A Bargain — Three greenhouses, 3,700 feet of glass, with office, city water, telephone; cen- trally located in city of over 6.000 inhabitants; well stock- ed with roses, carnations, mums and pot plants; doing a paying business; immediate possession given. Address H. D. Caldwell & Co., Paris, 111. WANTED— A man tl-at is capable of taking cliarge of 100.000 feet of glass, growing tea roses. Must be No. I in growing. Good wages and steady employ- ment. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. TO RENT — To reliable party, 11 greenhouses, 16000- feet of glass, store, 7-room house and bam. Busi- ness established 15 years, rebuilt last year. Finest loca- tion in Chicago. Or will sell the greenhouses: cause, poor health. Garfield Park Floral Co., 16SS West Mad- ison Street, Mrs. Decker, proprietor. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least S3-00 per day. Must buy stock, about S500.QO. Reason for selling, failing health. Address ' Illinois," Florists' Re F<^ dress A. Peterson, Oak Park, III. SITUATION WANTED- By a middle-aged Danish gardener (singlet, in greenhouse or nursery. Ad- dress D., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman or grower in good sized place; 15 years experience in every line of the trade; roses and carnations a specialty, including Am. Beauties; age, 30 years and married; best of refer- ences. Address S. S., care Florists' Renew. FOR SALEOR RENT— Two first-class greenhouses. 2,784 feet of glass; newly built; hot water heating with Hitching boiler; good stock of roses, mums and pot plants; establishment 4 blocks from the courthouse in a town of q,ooq population; a good bargain for the right man; reason for* selling, failing health. Address v. Z. D., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower ot 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. WANTED— Young man as assistant in retail florist store. Must have a general knowledge of the florist business. Address, with references, H. F. Halle, 548 West Madison Street, Chicago, III. m»/ - i To buy a good second-hand W^nTPn hot water Boiler, capable of TTUIICC;U |,eating about 1000 feet of 4- inch pipe, Applv. stating price. JAMES MORTON, Clarksville, Tenn. WANTED FOR CASH. ; Florists' Review The Chicago Auction Sale of Plants A.T 114 WABASH AVEITtrE Was a big success, but there was too much stock to close out in a da\ . so everv day until all is sold the Florists can get what thev want at wholesale, or what thev want AT AUCTION, and at their own price, from 1 to 3 o'clock every afternoon. With lohn Thorpe and 1. .-Xustin Shaw on the rostrum there should bealarge attendance, and as the stock is fine, there should be none of it left by Saturday evening. SEPTEJIBER 29, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists* Review, 469 BOSTON. Review of the Market. Tbe week just passed has been a very fair one for the growers, as most everything outside of roses is not over plenty and very quiclily talien by the retailers, who are still busy with fu- neral work and eagerly looking for- ward to tbe time when the weather will drive all the good flower buyers back to their city homes. Roses are very plenty, and with the advent of cooler weather the quality is very much improved. Brides and Maids sell at anywhere from .$2 to $4 per hundred, while high grade Kais- erins will still bring $8, and inferior grades sell with Brides. Meteors av- erage about $5, while Beauties are more plentiful, but sell much slower than they have been doing. Prices range from 75 cents to $2.50 per dozen. Carnations are in sufficient quantity to supply the demand. Mrs. Fisher, cut out of doors, is the predominating variety and is selling from 50 cents to *1 per hundred. Colored varieties are becoming more plentiful and improv- ing in quality and sell from $1.50 for Scotts to $2.50 for Daybreaks. Fan- cies are not yet in. The aster crop is about done. "What few that came in on Saturday were eagerly sought after and as high as $3 was paid for some light pink and white Semple's. Valley is plenty at from $3 to $4; gladiolus and tuberoses. 50 cents per dozen stalks. Odds and ends sell well put up in 25-cent bunches. News Items. Oakes Amos w^s awarded a silver medal for a plant of Acalypha Hispida and a certificate of honorable mention for Cypripedium Aspasia. Ned Hatch had a sale of palms from Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., and realized good prices. McCarthy is still selling fine stock from local growers, including some very fine Boston Ferns. There is quite a call for Daybreak pink plants, this variety being some- what of a failure in this locality. Judge Hoitt, of Nashua, was in town on Saturday, as was C. F. Gibbs, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dr. Campbell, of Mancliester, N. H., and William Appleton. of Providence, were also visitors to the "Hub" dur- ing the week. The Welch Bros, are fitting up a large room over their store, and will carry a full line of supplies. TACOMA, WASH.— A "Chrysanthe- mum Carnival" will be held here next November. There will be a queen of the carnival and she will have at least a hundred maids of honor. The carni- val will continue for a week and chrysanthemum flowers will be used in a great number of different forms of decoration. Tlie leading society ladies are taking a great interest in the mat- ter. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA (Norfolk Island Pine) [rffjll^ HAVE an unusually large IVI stuck of fine plants of this l*** beautiful decorative plant, es- pecially of the small and medium sizes, for which the demand is al- ways certain. k^i '■^r^ '■y^^ ■'^r^ '■^r^ '"yr^ '^r^ ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA. ■inch pots, S inches higli, 2 tit-rs r2toi-. ■■ " 3 ■■ ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. The finest lot of this grand variety we have ever been able to offer. 6-in. pots, 10tol2-in. higli, 3 tiers each, $l.M | 7-in. pots, l.i to 18-in. high. 3 tiers.. each. $2.ro t) " 12 to H ■• 3 •• ■■ 1.7."i I 7 " letolS ■' 3to4 " .. " 2..iO CYCAS REVOLUTA sagop* LM.) We have a large stocl; of Cycas. especially m medium sized plants, suitable (or retailing lor liousi decoration. .Ml of these sizes are in very good condition and we are certain will give entire satisfaction E.\ce LE.WES. IN'S. LONG. E.ACH Stems 3 to Jl-in. high, 6 to 8 12 to 1.5 $1.00 • 4 to 5 " 8 to 10 18 to 20 1.50 " r> " 12 to 1.5 18 to 20 2.00 ■ I) " 12 to 15 2uto24 2..50 B " 1.5 to 18 22to2tt 3,00 Stems S-in. high. LE.WES. 18 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 30 25 to 30 INS. LONG. 24 to 26 a4to28 24 to 28 30 to 36 FICUS ELASTICA ""^^^^"sT^o^cr^ I pots, 10 to 12 inc en, $1,50; per 100, $.35, IX) 6.00; ■■ .50,00 9,01,1; " 70.00 For other Decorative Stock see our Current Trade list. HENRY A. DREER, cnesVn^tst Philadelphia, Pa. Cypress Greenhouse Material. •'•'I 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. Write for Cil Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assorlment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. HEALTHY VIOLETS.... FABQUHAB. MABIE I.OUISI:. Strong, p.it grown, 4-inch, $6.00 per hundred. $.50,00 per thousand. Cash wiih order, I R FRFFMAM 61 a Thirteenth street, N.W. Ji 111 rnLLlnHri, Washington, o. c. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHILTHEIS, ^s" .«»^ College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants In Quantity Come, see Erica.s (Heather , also lull and con- Line of Other Flow cring Plants \ince yourself, price List c.n .Applicali.m. Mention The Review when you write. 470 The Weekly Florists' Review* aEPTKMBKR ^9, 1S9S. WASHINGTON. Business for the past week shows a fonsiderable gain over the week be- fore, and prices are somewhat stiffer. The store of J. L. Loose came near being destroyed uy fire last week. There was a very -large fire across the street and the front of Mr. Loose's store was badly scorched and his stock drenched with water. Loss about $3.- 000. covered by ln:^urance. A. Glide & Bro. are having their store newly painted and refitted, and a handsome iieiv ice box put in. making their store one of the handsomest in the city. The most noted work of the week was the elaborate decoration of the National Rifles' Armory with palms and flowers for the convention of the Order of the Eastern Star. 11 was magnificently done. •John Robertson, formerly of the Ag- ricultural Gardens, has bought the store of J. D. Davidson at l{o8 Ciiu- uecticut ave. Mr. Davidson has em- barked in the wholesale carnation business. He is very popular with the craft and has the best wishes of all for success. W. R. Smith has fully recovered and can now be seen at his post of duty. F. H. KRAMER. TORONTO. Two^ small sub-tropical beds at Queen's Park this summer are worthy of notice. They were composed of a few nice plants of phoenix and lata- nia planted alternately witli Acaly- phas discolor and marginata, Alter- nanthera aureum being used for the ground work. The color of the acaly- phas was most pleasing and restful to the eye. At this season of the year the beds of geraniums and coleus be- gin to look ragged, but the sub-tropi- cal beds noted will continue in fine shape till Jack Frost puts in an ap- pearance. From what I can learn there is likely to be keen competition in the amateur class at the coming Chrysanthemum Show, as many of the amateurs are trying their hand at chrysanthemum growing and with great success. E. P. C. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. The annual exhibition of the New Bedford Gardeners' and Florists' Club will be held November 3 to ."> next. The premium list has been issued and copies may be bad by addressing the secretary. Mr. Peter Murray, Box 104. Fairhaven. Mass. M. RIGE & GO. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 88 WABASH AVENUE, Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. Full Line of Wire Work. '"^ VxpR'ssVIe"."*"" Bassett&Washburn wiETOR BROS. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, !Lt. ^'"""at/De-al^^'f'CUT FLOWERS dreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. W. E. LY\CH, ...Wholesale Tlorist... The right kind of stocfe, packed in the right way delivered at the right time, and at the right prices 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. .Mention The Review whe A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Full Line of Wire Ds- -w-v w Successor to signs and Florists* a ■ / Winter & Glover ''"• S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St. Catalogrue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly For\varded. GROWEROFROSES. CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONQ, 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ILL. Cincinnati Cut Flower Co. ^'iNGNN^lt"!)"^- Wholesale Florists HOLTO\ & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIG\S-OtR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. WHOLESALE CutFlOWCfS GROWERS OF .\ll telegraph andteleplioiie orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. v.M.etw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Telephone Main 3208 A. G. Prince & Company WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago 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. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO. Wholesale Florists B. M. MIGNBLr.^,^.56.^ 1620 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FIONStS' SUPplISS Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. SEPTKMBER 29. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 471 WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. We can fill all orders i nd Carnatu BEAUTIES. Gi\ sliort notice with all leadiner varieties of e are headquarters for fine AMERICAN trial and convince yourself. Write for Prices on CARNA1 ION PUNTS. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. WHY BUY SHOULDER STEAK WHEN YOU CAN GET ROUND FOR THE SAME PRICE? WE DON'T CLAIM TO BE '* HEADQUARTERS" DON'T WANT TO. "Get Your Money's Worth," Order Flowers of W. S. HEFFRON, C. G. AMUIMG, Manager. Mention Florists' Re 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc StocK solicitcd. Mention The Review when you write. LONG'S stationery for Florists. f Ideas, including ANNOUNCCMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. ! Samples .5C in ; inty-tive Sample .tanips s, 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. Ferns. Ferns. 100,000 very fine commercial stock, grown in 2-inch pots, strong and hard no better stock offered at double the price. $2.50 per 100; S20.00 per 1000; $50.00 per 3,000. THE E. HIPPARD CO., YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. The Revle ....NOW IN COIRSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WIV1. scon. It will tell you just what vou want to know in just the wav you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may he quick and easy. F°" Ift^^sB Primroses. Nice plants, ready for three and four-inch jars, $2.00 per hundred. Cash with order. M. & S. DYSINGER, - - - ALBION, MICH. Mention Florists* Review when you write. It will b le library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' PubUshing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN ...STOCK... Kentia Belmoreana H-in,, "i to 7 leaves. $1.1.00 to tH.OO per dozen. 5-in., r> to »i leaves, jl'J.O i per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana fi-in., 5 to t) leaves, $12.00 to SlS.OO'per dozen .'i-m,. i to a leaves, $ D.tO to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations .-\ fine lot will be ready for Sept. delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists* Review when you write. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. L. B. BRAGUE, reliable dealer in theU.S. Mention Florists' Review FREESIAS... Below W holesale Prices to Close Out Quickh . We offer superior quality White Freesias delivered tree nv mail or express anvwhere in I'nited States nt .\mcrica. Extra Selected Bulbs, $4.50 per 1,000, 5,000 for $20.00 First Size Bulbs, - $3.25 per 1.000, 5,000 for $15.00 New Crop SMIIiAX SEED, 25c per ounce, S2.50 per lb. Send order now with cash to WILMINGTON BULB CO., WILMINGTON, CAL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOUS FEBENNIAI.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, P:eonies. Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading tsTAtiLiSHED iss*. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. SPHAGNUM MOSS. A verv select quality. 75c prr bale. ten bales, Sti.OO. Grown and packed by M. I. LYONS, Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists* Review when you write. A.Iways mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 472 The Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 29, 1S98. ONCINNATL The Market. Business was quite satisfactory last weelv. the demand and supply heing cbout equal. Fall openings. Jewish New Year's, funerals and the 33d-de- grse Masons kept things moving quite lively for several days. Business seems to have dropped back into the same old rut again this week and the ice boxes are taxed to their utmost cap.Tcity. Very few first class roses are to be had just now. The stems are povu- on the young stock and the cut from plants held over is badly affected with mildew. Carnations are becoming more plentiful and the quality is ex- cellent for this season of the year. Mums have made their appearance :n limited quantities. The first ones are always hailed with delight, but we get good and tired of them before the season is over. Tuberoses and asters are about done for. Violets of an inferior quality are to be seen here and there. What plants I have seen are looking fine and if all goes well we will have violets in great plenty this winter. Notes. B. P. Critchell's Sens decorated the steamer Island Queen tor the Masonic excursion last week, using several hundred Beauties and quite a few oth- er flowers in the job. Recent callers: H. Heller. New Castle, Ind., and Theo. Bock, Hamil- ton, 0. The latter has become a reg- ular visitor on Saturdays. A. Sunderbruch's Sons and J. A. Peterson have had several large plant decorations lately, with more bookod :or the near future. Julius Baer was rushed with orders on Jewish New Year's. He had a sign on the door. "Closed on account of holiday," but he was in there hust- ling out orders just the same. B. HUXTS REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. Last week was in a measure disappointing, in failinir to come up to the preceding weeli. A gradual decline in prices and weakening in demand was decidedly noticeable. The amount of stock sent in probably varied but little from the week before and no great change in the quality, the whole trouble being apparently due to an off week among the retailers. Roses and carnations continue to improve, though most of the former are "first crop." which. under the most favorable circum- stances, would never equal those that come later. A rainy day played mischief with some of the outdoor carnations, which for a few days looked rather rusty, but so many are now being cut from the housed stock that there was no scarcity. The present week is opening fairly well, all good, clean stock being cleared off at fair average prices and we are hoping the fall trade is on, Chicago, Sept. 27, '98. CHARLKSTON, S. C. — The News and Courier of September 17 prints an extended description of the various florists' establishments in this city, paying special attention to those of J. M. Connelley, Richard Plenge, Mrs. John Grey and J. J. & P. S. Noisette. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. <^fe$5 LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, The Review when you . WESTERN NEW YORK ...THE BOSTON FERN... MEPHRObEPIS BXftUTATA BOSTONIENSIS. I have three houses. i.OuO specimen plants. Spread 6 to S l«t on bench. Suitable for S and 10 inch pots. Beautiful plants, now ready at 50c. 73c. $1.00 and $l..iO each. Would cost vou three times as much if in pots. Can be shipped safely now by freight at low cost. Have shipped to California, 21 days, in good order. I want some of the Western Trade. Have shipped 100.000 the past two years without complaint. Let me have an order from vou. .Also two houses, 5,000 plants, ready in October, at 20c Inr 5-inch, 2.5c for 6-inch pots, cut from bench. Ficus Elastica, $4.00 to $9.00 per dozen. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, Mass. Fresh Kentia Belmoreana and K. Forsteriana Seed. We otter either, cairiage paid to ^I'O seeds. 63c any point in U. S. and Canada. ) 1000 • $4.98 100 1000 Freesia, n-H Cal. grown, delivered, $ .50 $3..i0 pure white flowers 60 4.00 Calla Ethiopia, 3-5inch 4.50 40.00 4-6 ■■ 6.00 55.00 5-7 •• 8.00 7.1.00 Lil. Harrissi, 5-^7-inch 4.0O 37.00 5 per cent, discount for cash. ■All other seasonable Bulbs and Seeds in stock or to arrive. .Address — H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., NEW YOBK, E^t;^[.:l^Iiedl^7-. . Mention Florists' Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. li THE UARGBST ,- — i' SUPPL.Y nousB 11 IIN AMERICA New CitalogTie of all FL in?l>" Supplies on application. Fertile trade unly. 50 to 66 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention Florists' Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus strings my Shipped 10tol2feet ^QfUlC to any part long. 50 cents. illlilUO of the country. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. WM. F. KASTING, Son"Fio'rr.: 495 Uashington St., BLFf ALO, S. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire on Florists' R^-Me WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Reriew when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us lo till out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists* Review when you write. ubscribers... their paper by buying supplies of the advertisers in the riorlsts' Review ARE REMINDED THAT terially advance the interests of Alft-ays MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. SEPTEMBER 29, 1E98. THc W^eckly Florists^ Review. 473 iUfcMj^ ^ HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS f ^>-"JI6y^^P J^^^^J^^HB^tf'^Hg' Our seleciion 2.00 ^^BM^X^Jw^^B^^^^n^BKy''^ " ^^Wp'^B^I^^^m^^^^^SHH^Hr Afparagas per string, $ .30 |HKn!^^7^^^^W^^^^BH^^B?7^jK''.XV^ ^BB^'^I^^K*^ I tli/yflBHW Ferns— .^diantum per 100. S^itiM fni n 1 1 ff 1 1 ^^^^^yr^ i T~t P) i ^i nffw^^Tmrim^w smiiax.."""™.. .""."':. ^pirdoz..' 1:25-1.50 It O^J r* rj}^ ' ' E^>/^S/ E.^ ^^S^i'TBKSi^BiPM *"*' Smllax, cansupplvonldays' Irir^ zL^fcT^^ft^TOafej^*. ^^^^B^^^^^^^^^BK^^a^Wy^M^^B^^^^^^^mh MecTium 5.50 UV*^^^ka^lH^^V^K^i|^^|H|HB^^^nPHM! n% r^^ T^H^Sk Parlor Brand 3.75 ^^^K^HRSlf!S I !j . 5>LPKUL5 X^.^ Morrisyille, Pa. ■ Men, inn Florists' Review when you write. Mention Florists' Review when you write. cSttings of Ageratum Princess Pauline, Live sphagnum Moss ^^ - ., .^ ... the most distinct and novel variety of dwarf For Orchids, etc. ?I.25perbU I iJanCianUS VeitCllll. compact habit, color sky blue, most desirable ^r»hanrnim Mrtcc Firstquality.SScper IM _ ___.„„ plant for retail trade, per 100. $2.00. OpnagnUm IVIOSS taie, io bales 86.00. i=^H. PEDESTAL GROWN. Cyclamen Persicum in four colors, fine plants. f, , »i 20 npr hile nualitv 4 Vn 1 7-inch. $1.50 each. 4-in perl0O.$l2..5O. Roses-Souv.deWoottonand Pcat *'"^Pg'^ "-^'e- 1"a"'y -^ >o- '■ ^-.j^^.,, fjoOeach l^^!i^.^^ierkr^.S^M!^^^:. Z. K. JEWETT & CO.. .Also larger-specimens. !fa\b^eak''RoseOreen. Scou° D^m^r^atld Wl SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, GemiantOWn, ?i. D. iSloane.' per iuor$).00.' Cash with order. Mention Florists' Review when vou write. Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. CHRIST. WINTERICn, - DEFIANCE, OHIO. nfarSknO InniiflCa Mention The Review when y:u write. Mention Florists' Review when you write. UldbCBIICI IIIUIVIOCIj y-^ . Pt IV T A T I /^ M C SEND IN your order now for a copy ^'^™e '- s^'"^" r'^'"'^;- ^^^ ° ■ *i"'"' ^■-' "" V^AKlN A 1 llJINj. of The Florists' Manual, by William C VI 1 1 il V Strong. 3-inch, ! Scott. It will cover the whole field of <5I^"L»^^'^» $-.'50perioo H. ■VjrEBEB k sous, - OAgiAjro. MP. commercial floriculture and will be the r u o n u u..«_». ri..:.A U V ' . t-, . , r^ . standard work of reference for the t. M. & H. N. HOTTman, tlllllra. PI. T. Al'ways mention the Florists Revie'wheP trade. Price $5.00. Mention FIoHsu- Review when you write. -writing advertisers. 474 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 29. 1S98. 'Ca^S Palms, Ferns, S^i^!!S^^ Field-Grown Camatloiis CC. POLLWORTH- SEND FOB FBICi: I.IST. CIT FLOWERS, WIRE WORK AND ALL FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS Mention Florists' Review when you wrlti JADOO IN AUSTRALIA. We have received a copy of the cata- logue of Mr. R. Virgoe, North Bright- on, Victoria. Australia, and he reports great success with Jadoo. He opens his announcement as follows: "In August last year I introduced the new and wonderful plant-food Jadoo Fihre. and now desire to bring it prominent- ly under the notice of my customers. To say that it has been an unqualitieu success is to put it very mildly. After thoroughly testing it, I persuaded a few of my customers to try a gallon sample, now (in less than 9 months) I am booking orders by the ton (or ten-bale lots), and have not had one single complaint about its qualitiei and advantages, neither has an in- stance of failure been reported." He follows this with an offer to return the purchase money to any buyer who has used Jadoo according to directions and has failed to produce satisfactory re- sults. OMAHA, NEB. The American Association of Farm- ers' Institute Managers will be held in this city October 4 and 5. The pro- gram for the meeting has been issued and copies may be had by addressing the secretary, Mr. F. W. Taylor, care Trans - Mississippi Exposition, this city. TOLEDO, O.— W. F. Komer, the florist, drank by mistake water in which paris green had been dissolved for use on plants, and died Sept. 11. He was 41 years old and leaves a wife and family. KALAMAZOO. MICH.— Local flor- ists have complained to the attorney- general at Lansing that the incorpo- rated cemetery association is compet- ing with them in the greenhouse busi- ness, contrary to the statute under which it was organized. Strong Field-Grown Carnations 84, Harrison's White, Wm. Scott. Tidal Wave. Portia, Silver Spray, Daybreak, t; \ Mayor Pineree. »?•' per 100 Fine California Violets. $3.00 per 100. GEO. SOUSTBR. - - Elgin, III. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations!! uniiiiii. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiii.iiiiiiii.iiiiiiiij! I Tarnations I a ...Fine... g 5 Field-Grown Plants I ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Our Stock Surpasses that of all previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. Mention The Review when you write. Field Grown Carnation Plants.. Stock Ready September 1st. A good season has put our Field Grown Stock for Fall Planting in excellent condition, clean, healthy and strong. The condition of our ground is such to insure the lifting of a plant with little or no loss of roots. Send for Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La FAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SCOTT CARNATIONS.. Field firown. HcaUliv Plants, medium si/f, JH no a hundred, $')0.(iO a tliousand. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ..CARNATIONS.. Goldfinch and Harrison's White I7ancy Hanks Emma Wocher Tidal Wave Portia Lizzie McG-cwau Kohiuoor . Nivea $3.00 Per 100 $25.00 Per 1000 Morello, Mayor Pingree, 86.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. NO ORDER FOR LESS THAN too ACCEPTED. REINBERG BROS. " 51 Wabash Ave. AiiLiiniiiiiiriiiiiriiiiniiiMiii CHICAGO, ILL. I iiiiniiiiriiiininiiiin^ Carnation Plants js .\11 fine healthy pla 10 Lizzie Gilbert. 2.iO Ivory. l.iO Albertmi 100 Bridesmaids. 1.50 Minnie Cook. A. G. PRINCE & CO., strong, liealliiy pl.i eties, popular prices. 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., Mention Florists' Review \\ 5000 Carnations 5000 Scotts, Daybreaks and McGowans, Large Healthy Al Plants, $5.00 per 100 Would e.vchange 500 for Palms, Ferns. Mums, Bulbs or other general greenhouse stock. GIDDINGS, THE FLORIST, GLOVEBSVILLE, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHO Louise, from field. Write for Price List. CRABB & HUNTER, "rc-H.""""""' ll.-ntinn The Review when you write. ...SURPLUS CARNATIONS j- $3.00 to $:i.00 per 100 e.\ti ntias in 12-in I to Ij ft. high, perfect pots. in 1" and I'Mn. pots. $3.00 and $1.00 each. WETTLIN, - Hornellsvllle, N. V. Strong Healthy Plants LIOO Portia lOOJ Lizzie McGowa Send '25c for sample. Write for prices on larger quantities. BOSTON FERNS, strong runners, from bench. lioO per 100. JAMES C. MURRAY. 401 Main St.. PEORIA. ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Alwa'ys mention the Florists' Review •wher ■writing advertisers. SEPTEMBER 29. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 475 Surplus Carnations and other Plants. 2,500 Flora Hill, hne $0.00 and $s.00 per IQO. 1,000 McGowan 3.00 and 5.00 1,000 Daybreak 3.00 and 5.00 400 Violets, fineclumps, Campbell and Farquhar, $5.00 per 100. 500 Vincas, fine clumps. 3 varieties, $6. CO per 100. 100 Dracaena Indivisa. strong, 3-inch pots, $ti.UO per 100. Stock Geraniums from 3-inch pots— Nutts. Hills, La Favorite, Clone de France, Nephetos, Bailey. Heteranthe and others. My selection of all the varieties named, $1.00 per 100. Customer's selec- tion, Sa.OOper 100. **n YHF " A NewSingle Geranium, a seed- l^LIL/L. lingof Mrs. E.G.Hill. In every way like its parent, excepting color, which is a beautiful bright red, shaded somewhat with orange. A variety worth trying. Fine for pot or bedding. Orders booked now. Price 35c each, $3.00 per dozen. Cash with order from unknown customers. W. E. HALL, SUCCESSOR TO E. HALL &. SON, CLYDE, O. Mention The Rpvlew when you write. CARNATIONS. 500 Flora Hill, best white. $6.00 per 100; 500 Scott, $i.00 per lUO ; 450 Tidal Wave, $i.00 per 100 ; 200 Ivory, $1.0 I per 101); 700 .Silver Spray, $1.00 per 100; 400 Daybreak. $1.00 per 1(J0; 150 Bridesmaid, $1.00 per 100; 150 Rose niieeii. $1,00 per 100. 500 \Ahite Smith Gooseberry Fine. Large, Field Grown Plants. FOB SAI^E Plants, e.xtra strong, two-year old busiies, never mildewed in aO ye $2.50 per 100. E. HAENTZE, Mention Flnris FOND DU LAC, WIS. E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. FLORA HILL. /Field Clumps, IIIRII FF \ ***»° •>«■■ "">- JUDILLL ' $75.00 per 1,000. Mention Florists' Review when ynii wrlre. Field Grown CamatlOn and Violet Plants Good Stock Uov\ Prices. A. WASHBURN & SON, The Hevle FIELD GROWN . CARNATIONS. Emily Pi. Ro •Que J.OO ( per 100. Good second quality plants. (Irder at once. THE STOVER FLORAL CO., GRANOVILLE, MICH. Mention Florists Harnations. Plants of OaVBIi 3,000 Extra Fi Field Grown .\lso l.OiKi McGowan, liOO Scott and .500 Meteor. Write tor prices. W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. This cut shows 22,000 Carnation Plants, in the fallow Also Dana, light pink $4.00 Chinese Pri Maud Dean 4.0.1 VV. D. Sloane 4.00 .Armazindy 4.00 Triumph 5.00 Daybreak 4.00 Helen Kellar $3.00 and 4.00 Ivorv 4.00 Lizzie McGowan, fine 3:00 Delia Fox 4.00 Lilv Dean li.OO ■ g varieties: ula, mixed, 2i'4-inch Begonias, 20 varieties, our selection, 2J^-inch. Pinks— Hardy Pink and White Pinks, Clumps. Salvias, Clara Bedman. La President and Barnum, 2^*-inch Coleus, 10 fine varieties, 25<-inch Impatiens Sultani, 2K inch .Asparagus Plumosus. 4-inch per dozen, .\sparagus Spren^erii. 4-inch Two Seedlings worth having. Send for Fall TraiJe List. 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.25 1.25 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. LSSt call Carnations.. To close them out 4000 Rose Qtieen 2000 Uncle John 1000 Alaska 200 Tidal Wave ^^This stock is all in fine Cunditi..n. speak quick! Here is your chance. .Addri ss otter the following varieties at the very low price of $3.0O per Kill. $25. OO per 1,000, lOOO Daybreak 500 Ivory 1000 Albertini 300 Silver Spray 1000 W. Scott 300 Triumph 200 Bridesmaid rkrt lo Tern,s cash „i.h order H. W. BICKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL. The Review when yo 4 Acres Field-Gfown Carnation Plants, 91,000 r Carnations improved system of packing, b in perfect condition. CaPTAIN KING .-.J disease, and packed light bv our rts of the United States and Canada JUBILEE SWEETBRIER PORTIA Send for Price List, JOE JEFFERSON S-: per do/en. BUTTERCUP METEOR ARMAZINDV L. L. LAMBORN SILVER SPRAV jl.oo ],cr do.'u INtenti The MAYOR PINGREE $10.(111 per hundred CRIMSON SPORT JMiO ,„,r i,yndred, MME. DIAZ ALBERTI DAYBREAK f'iiil p,,r lumdred. LIZZIE McGOWAN PURITAN ji.OO per hundred. J. i;. BH.I.ON. BLOOMSBUBG-, FA 'View when you write. C. A. DANA HELEN KELLER CHESTER PRIDE STORM KING WM. SCOTT MRS. FISHER. GOOD. FIELD-GROWN Marie Louise Violets... F.P.ZIMMERMAN, "°T^A^ISio. mo. NONE BETTER EVER SEEN. Per 100. $5.00: Per 1000. $40.00 Healthy Stock. ) $14.00 per ItOO, r 100 ; two > ears old and 10-in. a'^ Winca War., $1 g I 1 IS.(X) per mo. ^ o I Hydrangea Otaksa, fi "> a I pots. 20 lo 25 cents eacli. Smilax, 2i;-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. Dann&Son.Westfield.N.Y. Me Mention The Florists' Review whon writing advertisers. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when 476 The Weekly Florists' Review* SEPTEMBER 29,-1; DAHLIAS. We have received from Mr. L. H. Read, Grand Rapids, Wis., a box of dahilia blooms, including several seed- lings of his own. Of the named varie- ties sent Lyndhurst is a very striking red; Black Prince, a very dark crim- son; Frank Smith, a pretty combina- tion of crimson and pink; Orange King, a golden orange; King of the Dwarfs, a purple; Mre. Hawkins, a combination of . yellow and purple; Unique, a combination of orange and purple; Wilhelm Miller, wine color; Amphion, yellow and dull pink; Oban, a mixture of yellow and purple. Among the seedlings No. 39 and No. 50 are very good yellows, and No. 2 a compact double flower of a pretty shade of dark red. VICTORIA, B. C. J. T. Higgins is moving his green- house nearer town to a more favorable location. G. A. Knight, one of the pioneer nurserymen and florists of this city, who got the Klondike fever last sea- son, has returned after getting as far as Lake Bennett, and as a relic of his trip, brought back some wild red cur- rants that he says were the largest he ever saw. He now has several seed- lings grown from them, and they may be heard from later. M. J. H. nNE CARNATIONS Mr. G. M. Naumann, Cleveland, 0., sends us a photograph of his house of Daybreak carnations taken April 18 last. The plants are simply a mass of buds and flowers and we question whether a fuller crop could possibly be obtained. Mr. Naumann may well be proud of the splendid showing made by this lot of plants. HORNELLSVTLLE, N. Y. W. A. Wettlin is preparing for a busy season and is well equipped to handle it. His grower. Carl Sackman, is making a strong effort to win the Yellow Fellow, and if he is as success- ful in this as he is in growing cycla- mens, Syracuse will not get the covet- ed wheel. W. M. THE VERY BEST RETURNS. The advertisements you have been running for us in the Florists' Review have given us the very best returns; in fact, more results than all the other trade papers combined. Yours very truly, B. P. CRITCHELL, Mgr. Cincinnati, O. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M. only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. Qhe Boston Hern. Nephrolepls Exaltata Bostoniensis. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS. Good, clean plants from the bench only 4 cents each by the 1,000, 5 cents each by the 100. Extra fine plants, 10 cents to 25 cents. SPECIMEN PLANTS. In 5, 6 and 7-inch pots from 25 cents to $1.00 each. In 8 and 10-inch pots from $1.50 to $3.00 each. W. M. DUUIOTT, BRIGNTON, MASS. *4 T*^' M O D E L lupporr. '""""" Also Wire Rose Stakes. Ql-eens, N. v., Feb. i6, 'g?- Mr. Theron Parker. Brook lyn, N.Y. Dear Sir:— I havetesttfd your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, 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 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit lor the invention. Very truly yc f^^J-^ 0 * i C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. V., Feb. i8, g?. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Vours truly, • Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. iS, 'q?. Mr. Therom Parker, Brook- lyn, N.Y. Dear Sin-It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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 thing I havt been looking for for a long time. Wisning you every success in the sale of them, I E. AsMUS. Imported and estabUshed stock of Ai quality always on hand, also a complete line of ,?kets, Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc. ARRIVED, l\ FINE CONDITION, Gattleya Speciosissima, C. Harrisoniae and OncidJum Varicosum Rogersii. Gattleya Mendelli to arrive shortly. Lager &Hurrell,fr Florists' R< "pXI"." Summit, N.J. vlevc when you write. \m£. The Model Plant Stake Co. THtRON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BBOOKIiYN, N. 7. Mention The Review when you write. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, strong field-grown, Nivea. Md. Albertini, McGowan, etc $i.00 Primroses, best strain 25^-in. pots. 3.00 .^sp. Plumosus •• B.OO .■\sp. Sprengeri " 6.00 Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 BegoniaRex " 4.00 Mignonette, .^lien's Defiance " 2.00 ^It. of Snow Geranium " 4.00 Vincas, 2?^-3H-in $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not, winter lowering. 2l4-in 3.00 Booted Cuttings and Other Stock. Write us what you need and get prices. GREElir&'uNDERHILL, -Watertown. N. Y. I HERB'S PANSIES I BIY THE BEST. § Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. ^ A liberal packet for $1.00 V Plants at 75c per 100 or $4.00 per ^ 1000; 250 for $1.00, by express. I Albert M. Herr, I LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. ^ STOCK OF KUoLo. 500 Perles, IIXIO Brides, InOO Bridesmaid, fine stock, out of 2'.--inch pots. $a.00 per 100. J2.1.IKI per InOti. VIOLETS, field grown clumps. $:!,00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the — Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. SEPTEMBER 29, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 477 ijiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 'iiiiiiiiiiir iiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiii iiiiiii! niiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!:iiiii ^ iiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiniiiiiiiMil!§ 1 Neacock's s All measurements given are from top of pot, and don't yoii forget it. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 Plants in 3-in. pots, 10 to 12 3 • ^ •■ 15 ,0 ]8 3 " 5 •• 20 to 22 3 " B " 22 to 2rt 3 " S •■ 36 to 42 3 " S " 42 to 4S 3 " 10 " 48 to 52 3 " 10 '■ 52 to 6B . Iiigh $;0.00per 100. 25.00 50.00 i.OO 12.00 each, 24.00 per doz. 2.50 •' 30.00 5.00 " 6.00 " 5 to 6 ft. high, very bushy 10.00 each. A few bushy specimens, 14-in. pots, 7 to S feet high 25.00 " My stock of this variety is very large, grown cool, clean and healthy pla ■ , 3 to 4 le ,4 to 5 , 5 to 6 I de; lid ca 1 pot. ot fail to give satisfaction. .AH are grown LATANIA BORBONICA. u-es 60c per doz.. $4.W per 100, $35.00 per 1,000. " 12 to 15 in. high 10.00 per 100. •■ ISin. high $5.00per doz., 40 00 PALMS COCOS WEDDELIANA. 2 X 3-in. pot, 1 Plant, 6 to S in. high $10.00 per 100. S 15 to 18 15 to 18 ■2S to 30 15.00 20.00 •• 40.(0 .50c each, 6.00 per doz. 5Cc •■ 6.00 1.50 each. iitiful variety is very large and in excellent = KENTIA BELMOREANA. , 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 in $1.01) per do/.. $; 5 to 6 ■■ 15 to IS in O.IIO " 5 5 leaves, IS to 20 in 12.00 6 " 18to20in-. 15.00 6 •• 24to30in IS.OO i STOCK OF PALMS, thank my customers for past favors, and sug.gest that with increased facilities I am offering a larger m ind will be able to serve them better than ever before. My trade in the past has ex- H _ :eeded my most sanguine expectations, and with prosperity smiling on our country, § g I bespeak a share of their patronage in the future, the Palms offered are all HOME GROWN. STRONG and HEALTHY. 1 = The measurements given are from the top of pot to the top of plant, in its natural position. = = TERMS : Unknown ciirres]iondents will [ilease furnish satisfactory reference or cash aith the order. ■ ! JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. I mill iiiiiii:iiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiii:iiiiiii!iiiiiiiiuiiiiii iiiiiii: iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiniiiJiiiiiiniii^ ^ Mention Florists' Review when you writ^ iiiiiiiin ■iiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiifil Fall is the time %iant Perennials All Strong Field-Grown Stock. Per 100 . . . . $6.00 Clematis Davidiana, 1 vear Funkia Mhs ' Hemerocallis flora 5.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors, ■per 1000, $40.00 5.00 Helianthus Multiflorusplenusand Soliel d'Or 5.00 Iris Germanica 1.00 Perennial Phlox, superb collection 5.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow 4.00 SpirEEa Palmata Elegans 3.00 \'iicca Filamentosa, 2 \ears S.OO VIGK & HIL-l> CO. ROGMBSTER. N. Y. Mertlnn Florists' Rpvlew wben you write. SPARAOUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2;R1)EK, JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. CAN N AS. -^^" Delivery... Paul Marquant. Clias. Henderson. Paul Bruant. Florence \'auglian Queen Charlotte. Mad. Montmorie. 20c per clump. I o. •ic per clump. Large clumps. Cash or references. F. O.B.Warsaw. C. E. UTIEY, WARSAW, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 478 Tlie Weekly Florists^ Review. SEPTEMBER 29, ELMIRA, N. Y. The Elmira Horticultural Society will hold its first chrysanthemum show November 1 and 2 at Bundy Hall. There have already been prom- ised some fine decorative exhibits, as well as a good display ot high-class blooms. The Eclipse Bicycle Com- pany, of this city, have offered one of their high-grade 'tlS wheels, value $7^), for the best seedling of any color ex- hibited under the rules of the Ameri- can Chrysanthemum Society, which require the seedling to be tested at least two years and six blooms on ex- hibition. The judging to be by that society's scale of points and by a com- petent judge. The winner is to be named the "Eclipse of "OS" and be dis- seminated under that name. We hope the seedlings of the year, of which we hear there are many, will be well rep- resented. In addition to the commercial grow- ers of the vicinity, there are several private gardeners who will exhibii. John Rudy, of J. S. Fassetfs place, "Strathmont," has a very promisin.u' lot of Japan seedlings which will be shown. General Magee's gardener, J. T. Anthony, will doubtless have some of the magnificent blooms for which he is noted. The managers of the society hope to make this first venture a success and make the society permanent. They succeeded in bringing out a fine dis- play ot roses in June, and Rev. W. T. Hutchins, who judged the sweet peas at the August show, said that the ar- rangement and character of blooms he had never seen excelled. H. N. H. MARQUETTE, MICH. Business here has .sreatly improved the last month, and the prospects for a good fall trade are very bright. L. H. Stafford has two of his car- nation houses in solid beds this year as an experiment, and will keep a rec- ord of the amount ot bloom picked from them and the ones planted on the bench. All his carnations are remark- ably fine plants. His young roses are coming along finely and promise a very heavy crop: not a sign of mildew on them. His mums, too, are in prime condition. FINE FREESIAS. The Wilmington Bulb Co., Wilming- ton. Gala., send us some samples of the freesia bulbs grown by them. They are certainly very fine bulbs; we have never seen better ones. FRANKFORT. IND.— Mrs. E. Kuntz has rebuilt her palm and fern house, as well as house for carnations, and now has five clean, well - kept houses. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WIS.— Robert Gugler, formerly of Milwaukee, ha^ locate-J'*J--»--tJ..i.J.J.J8.J.J>.J.AAAAAJ.J.4.4.J.J.A*J.JLAJ..i.J.AAXJ.j(.J|.J.Xxa.>f The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of „ ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% This has been conclusively proven bv c\periment5 at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bugr, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a 2:i-cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable • insecticide has been discoyered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. ^'TTTTT'PTTTTTTTTVTTTTTTTTTTTTTIrf TTTTTTTTTVTVTTTTT1MrT1rTT« jSSi j>T4 i>T« *74 jT* Hi >74 >T4 *?( i74 ASi JT4 iSSi *T4 A i>T4 i>T4 >T4 *T4 i>T4 i>T4 i>T4 i>T4 i>74 iTA >T4 i>T4 >T4 i>T4 'T4 >T4 J?4 i>74 ^Tt *T4 tTA i>T4 V# Vi? V? Vi? *? Vi? Vi? *? *? Vi? Vr? ViP Vc? ViP VcP w Vr? ViP V[P Vi? V^P ViP •*? ViP Vi? V[? Vi? VrP ViP Vr? <# Vi? VI? *P V[P V(P V# ^fi ^fi ■%P V ^''4 'A »;* 'A 'A vJadoo for Bulbs^- Copy of letter from Messrs. Byvoet Bros. . . ( )\KRVEEN, Haaklkm, Holland, May 20, i8g8. ♦• In the spring i)f i8q6 we grew Hyacinlhs in Jadoo Fibre and they did well. In the sprinj^ of the present year we again tried this material and we are pleased to say with most satisfac- tory results. As a proof that the material is well suited to the culture of Hyacinths, we may tell you that at the great Quinquennial Exhibition held at (Ihent last April, we were awarded the First Prize a "Work of Art" for the Best Collection of 150 Hyacinths in 50 varieties, and a Gold Medal for the Best Collection of 100 Hyacinths. These Hyacinths were all grown in a mixture of one-third |adoi> Fihrr with two-tliirds Dutih Sand. Bulbs root freely in Jadoo Fibre, and this of course, "goes to the nourishment . f the plant and the development of the flower. ♦♦ ^^.urs faithlullv, in\()i:i- I'.ROS. USE HALF JADOO FIBRE AND HALF SOIL. The American Jadoo Go. 817 rairmount Avenue, PMILADBUPNIA, PA. *7t *7d tlZt «74 *T« iTSi iITt tTt i>T4 >T4 J>T4 >T4 lift lU*. <>T4 >T4 ^74 A >74 i>T4 >T4 Ail 174 tlTA t>TA J>74 uTa >74 *74 >74 *74 i74 i74 >74 <74 'Tt *74 "Ta i74 >74 i74 *74 i74 v# Wf yfi \v Vr? Vif V? v^ \f v^ wfi V? Vi? tv iv Vr? Vi? tv vi? .()0 per 100. UarnatlOnS. s^^^tt. McCowan; Jubilee,' Rose Rubber Plants. Begonia Rex. t 1 1 •Id-grown, ready now. ."i lid per lOUO. .-tica. Plants in 5-in. ,110 per dozen. , pots, $'20,00 per 1(K), WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., BUFFAI.O, IT. Mention Florists' Review when you writ! PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. 1708 N. Halsted St. Chicago Mention The Review when you write. NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... IT WILL COVER the wholt^tield of Commcicial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. TME MAMUAU By WILLIAM SCOTT. IT WILL TELL YOU just wliat you .anUo.nowi„,ustthe«avy„uwan. pj^^j^^^. Publj^hj^^ COHipany, Send in your order now. Price, $5. 00 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. ALWAVS MENTION THE FLORISTS' REVIEW WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. 480 The Weekly Florists' Review^ SEPTEMBER 29. IStlS. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. .479 Amling. E. C 471 Baker, W. 1 472 Ball.C. D 479 Bassett & Washburn 470 Bayersdorfer. H. & Co 472 Berger. H. H. & Co. 472 Bragu. ' " B. Brant & Noe 478 Budlone.J. A 470 Kuckbee. H.W Burpee, W. Atlee & Co Chicago Wrecking Cincinnati Cut Flow- Co. .470 Cottage Gardens — 471 Crabb & Hunter 474 Cunningham, J. H ,477 Dann & Son 47.5 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy «2 Dillon,]. L 473-47.i Dorner, F, & Sons Co. Dreer, H. A 4B9 Dysinger, M. & S — 471 Elliott, W.H..., 472-476 Ellis & PoUworth ...474 Ernest, W. H 482 Esler, John G. Secy .482 F. & F. Nurseries,. .469 Foster, L. H 472 Freeman. I. R 469 Gibbons, H.W 480 Giblin& Co 482 Giddings 474 Greene & Underbill. .476 Haent2e,E 475 Hall, W. E 475 Hancock, Geo. & Son 474 Heacock, Jos 477 Herr, Albert M 476 Hews. A. H. &Co ..4.S1 Hill. E.G. &Co 475 Hippard, £ 471 Hitchings & Co. Lnrd&BurnhamCo.4,y.' Louisville E.vchange470 Louisville Tob. Co. .471 Lynch, W. E 470 Lyons. M.l 471 M'acBean, A. S 479 Manning J. W 471 Meehan, Thomas & Sons 479 Michel, E. H 470 Model Plant Stake Co. HoHman, E M. & H. N 473 Holton & Hunkel Co. 470 Hunt.E. H 473 Jacobs, S. &Sons ...482 Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .473 kasting.W.F... 472-479 Keenan's Seed Store.4S0 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 4.S2 Kennicotl Bros. Co.. 470 Kraft Plant Tonic... 47S Kroeschell Bros. Co.i^i Kuehn, C. A 470 Kuhl. Geo A 473 Lager & Hurrell ....476 Legenfelder. C 476 Lockland Lumber Co 469 LongD. B 471 Moninger. J. C. Co.. 481 Moon Co.. W. H.473-480 Morris Floral Co 475 Morrison. A 480 Murray. J. C 474 Nevin"Co.,T. H 4S1 Pennock. S. S 472 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 482 Pierson.F.R. Co 478 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 471 Prince. A. G. & Co. 470-474 Quaker City Machine Works 481 Randall, A. L , .46,S-470 Reed & Keller 473 Regan Pt'g House. ..4S1 Reinberg Bros. , 471-474 Rice. M. & Co 47U Schmitz. F. W. 0....47S Schultheis. A 469 Siebrecht & Son . . . 478 Smith. N. &Son 477 Smith, W.C 472 Smith, W. & T 480 Soltau, C. & Co 473 Souster. Geo 474 South Side Floral Co. 477 Stover Floral Co 475 Stumpp& Walter Co 477 Thomson, .\nderson & Kennedy 482 Thompson's Sons.. 477 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 477 Utley, C. E 477 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 470 Vesey. W. 1. Sec'y..481 VickS Hill Co 477 Wabash Rv 476 Washburn & Son... 475 Weber & Sons 473 Wettlin. W.A.. 474 475 Wietor Bros 470 Wilmington Bulb Cu 471 Winter. S.B 47U Winterich. C 473 Wittbold. Geo 479 Young, John Welsh . 473-474 Zimmerman. F. P...47.-1 Zirngiebel, D 477 RESULTS. I write to tell you that through the adv. in your good paper I have sold all my carnations and received many more orders than I could fill. MRS. E. KUNTZ. Frankfort, Ind. TRY AN ADV. in the Review if you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. CATALOGUE SENT .MEftCHANDlit If GALVANIZED WIDE- 51 100 POUND 00LL5 -SHORT LENGTnS >RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL 100 POUNDS »1.15. 0U1?«K ANY GAUGE >^(niCA0O . PRIC£S^%^»oH 8 TO 16 j^ p\|y|RtCKIM&(Q. Mention Florlets' Review when you write. Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .An assortment of twenty varieties (hitv each), purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $4.00 to $7.00 per 100. will he furnished for $50.O0, F. O. B., when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at ctist. Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. (..........,.. quoted in 975.00, F. O. B. when cash accompanies An assurtment of twenty varieties (hft\ eaLh), trade list at $7.00 to $10.00 per 100. will be furnished fo order, otherwise packing charged at cost. 100,000 California Privet. 1 year. 2 years, 3 years. 5,000 Deutzia Gracilis, 12 to 15 inches, very fine for Florists to Force, 36.00 per $50.00 pir l.iMXl, 10,000 Hydrangea Faniculata, dififerent sizes. VERY LOW PRICES ON VINES. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 ^t•ar, $35.00 pir 1.00(1; 2 \ Actlnidia Arg;uta or Fol\i,'aiiia. 1 >ear. $8.00 plt U Clematis Faniculata, from 3-inch pots. $35.00 p^ open i:r.iuii.| ■: icars. M.-r\ strong. $75.00 per 1,000. English Ivy, 1 M-ar. frdin open ground, strong. $50.00 per 1,000: 2 years, very long $60.00 per 1,000. Wicharalana Roses, 1 year, $48.00 per 1,000, very strong. 2 years, $75.00 per 1,000, >, $50.00 per 1,000. 2 vears, $16.00 per 100. 1,000; 4-inch pots, $60.O0 per 1,000; DECIDIOIS TREES. .\n immense stock of Norwav, Sugar, Silver and Sycamore Maples, Purple-leaved Beecli. Cut- ved Birch, Catalpas. Elms, Lindens. Horsechestnuts. .Magnolias. Oaks and Willows. OF INTEREST TO FLORISTS. EVERGREEN TREES. FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. ,Ve are specially prepared to supply Horists with Kvergrecns suitable for winter decorations, for window tjoxes, tubs or pots. We recommend tlie dwarf varieties of .\rborvit;ES and Retinos- either for window boxes, tubs or pots. poras where a small or medium growth only is desired, and tall-growing Arborvitjes where larg( are preferable ; eitlier size plants are of perfect form and well furnished to the base. We solid juu, orders for these. Price lists on application. THE WM. H. MOON CO., MomsviJIe, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SPECIAL INDICEMENTS TO FLORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, VlnesmiRoses IN THE UFMITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W. & T. SMITH CO., GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and l^rd'Sst AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Lincoln Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and rill illlijO DESCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you write. DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER, ivers the vitality of your stock, but write 1, for particulars of my Tempering .Apparatus HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK. HITCHINGS & CO, 233 MERCER ST.. NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, , Pipes, Fittings ; for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus Send Four Cents for C Mention The Review when you write. SEPTEMBER 29, The Weekly Florists^ Review* 481 Nevi ) The Only dreenhouse Putty 11 C Recommended by Owners of Greenhouse ,„,..,„,dwuH rv ii a bulb. The only putty made to l-'llTTV work this way for Greenhouse I tMl,\,J Sash. Put up in 20-lb. Cans. I 1 RADE mark] Has been used by florists in this city for years. Try it and you will use no other. Read the following good report of our •'Greenhouse Putty:" Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 1. 1S94. We have been using the T. H. Nevin's "Green- house Puttv"' for some time and are pleased to recommend it to all those who wish a number one article. It has always given us perfect satisfaction. When you use this Greenhouse Putty you will be sure of good results from same. Signed: John Rodgers, Florist, Green Tree Boro., Pa. Hartman Bros., Florists, .'Vlleghenv, Pa. Fred, Burki, Florist, Bellevue, Pa. T. H. NEVIN CO., Corroders of Strictly Pure Lead. P. O. Box 928. PITTSBURGH, PA. Beware of Imitations! labTeiratv^e"'"* Mention The Review when you write. 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And the more you buy of advertisers in the FLORISTS' REVIEW (always mentioning the paper), the larger your dividends will be. You get the best paper in the field and a share of its earnings. Send in your subscription now. FLORISTS' PIBLISHING COMPANY, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO, ILL. 4» 4» 4t 4^ 4t 4t 4? 4r 482 The Weekly Florists' Review. SEPTEMBER 29, 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMFBOVED LORD & BURNHAM CO.'S Greenhouse Boiler ^^p.?e!.! "?5£1?*'*'' *'"•' ^'^""^^ Adapted for Vegeta b'es, ^'^o'e's, etc 29to59ErieSt., CHICAGO. sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO Superior in Lvery RsB»ct •' ' / v; FREIGHT ALLOWANCE covers freight to most points in Eastern and Middle States. Si-nd to iWw Vork Oflice for circular and price list. Send ."icts. postage for latest Catalogue Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. 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GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS ^^2M Send Four Cents for Catalogue GREENHOUSE BUILDING COPYRIGHT, 1B9S, BY rUORISTS' PUBL.I8t1irSG CO.. 520-535 Caxton Bulldlnft, GtllGAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 6, 1898. No. 45. VERSCHAFFELTIA SPLENDIDA. Under this name we have a remark- ably handsome broad-leaved palm, and the species in question is the only member of the genus so far as known at present. In a young state, as depicted in the accompanying illustration, this palm bears some resemblance to Stevensonia grandifolia, but as the verschaffeltia attains age it becomes much more dis- tinct in appearance, its leaves being usually fewer in number and the stem Verschaffeltia Splendida. of the plant more slender than that of Stevensonia. The leaves of Verschaffeltia splen- dida sometimes grow to a length of seven feet, with an extreme breadth of five feet, the tips being cleft, or bifid, and the hody of the leaf irregularly di- vided into broad segments. As noted above ,the stem is quite slender, and is thickly armed with long, blackish spines, and in plants of considerable age the base of the stem is usually surrounded and supported by a mass of strong, wiry roots, a characteristic of many palms when they arrive at large size and approach maturity. Verschaffeltia splendida is said to grow to a height of 80 feet in its na- tive land, the Seychelles, but so far as one may judge from specimens of moderate size it is more ornamental in a small state. Seeds form the only method of increase, and require strong heat and plenty of moisture for their germination, a process which is rather slow and uncertain. A rather coarse, peaty soil seems best adapted for this plant, and plenty of water should be given, and owing to its tropical origin a night temper- ature of 70 to 75 degrees during the winter months is found most favora- ble. But with this strong heat a moist atmosphere must be maintained, or red spider and thrips will surely give trouble. As a florists' palm verschaffeltia is not very likely to become prominent, being rather too tender for such use, but for private collections, public parks and other educational institu- tions it is well worth a place. W. H. TAPIifN. A GENERAL FLORIST'S BUSINESS. Charles Held, Chicago, has a store and about 15.000 feet of glass in a well built up section of the city. He sells much more than he can produce, but 484 The Weekly Florists^ Review, OCTOBER 6. aims to make his glass turn out as large a share as possible of what his trade demands. In his section of the city the call is mainly for designs for funerals, weddings, etc., and but few loose flowers are sold. With him, as with others, the car- nation is well to the fore, and for the coming season he has benched 2,500 McGosv-an, 1,500 Tidal Wave, 1,000 each of Scott and Daybreak, 500 Alaska (this variety will probably be dropped after this season), and 100 Flora Hill. He also grows about 500 Garfield, these to be sold as pot plants. He is greatly reducing the space de- voted to roses, believing that he can buy cheaper than he can grow them. He has a house or so, more as a show than anything else, and his plants in- clude quite a few Perles, because this rose is demanded by his trade and it is now often difficult to secure good Perles in the market. He has dropped Meteor entirely, as with him it mil- dewed all the time, probably from in- sufficient heat. He also has a few Brides and Maids to piece out and to satisfy the people that these roses are actually grown on the place. In chrysanthemums he grows about 1.000 single stem flowers, his leaders being Mrs. Jerome Jones, The Queen, Bonnaffon, Whilldin and white and pink Ivory. Other sorts grown include Mrs. Robt. Craig and Gretchen Buett- ner. He finds Mrs. Craig quite useful in design work. It is weak in the neck, but that doesn't count in the way he uses it. And again it is very late, considerably extending the sea- son. The Queen is one of his very best sellers, going even quicker than Jones. He grows 100 to 150 chrysan- themum plants in 6-inch pots, but says there is no money in them. He sells some of them, uses others in decora- tions and cuts the Dowers from the remainder. His sales of palms, rubbers and ferns have very greatly increased of late years, and the demand seems to be still growing. In palms he buys young stock and grows them on. The call has changed several times as to vari- ety. Last year there was a run on la- tanias, but this year Kentia Forsteri- ana is selling best, even better than Kentia Belmoreana. The people seem to like the greater height for the money. Areca lutescens goes very well when small, but not so well When larger. He had a small lot of Areca Bauerii and they sold very well, but with him Livistona rotundifolia and the phoenices do not sell at all. Pandanus utilis has sold well with him this year, and the people seemed willing to pay a good price for a nice plant. He used to buy his rubbers, but will in future grow the bulk of what he needs, and the sales of this plant are continually increasing. He had splen- did success in propagating rubbers this summer. He made ordinary one- eye cuttings and put them right into soil in 2-inch pots, the latter part of May, and they were placed on a shaded bench in the palm house. After being three or four weeks in pots they were planted out in some old hot beds, just about as you would plant geraniums. No shading or other protection was given them. For about two weeks they stood still, then they began to grow fast, and by September 5 they had made eight to ten fine leaves. They were then potted and taken inside. A finer batch of young rubbers one would not wish to see. In making the cut- tings the cut was made at a joint and there was but one eye to each cutting. They struck roots in three or four weeks, and he didn't lose 10 per cent, of the cuttings. When outside the plants that were most exposed to the sun grew the fastest. The Boston variety of the nephro- lepis is the best selling fern with him, though the old exaltata is not far be- hind. He grows all he can of both sorts, planting out on the bench and potting the runners when they have about three leaves. Adiantum cunea- tum in pots also sells very well with him, and a bench of this fern supplies the indispensable fronds for design work. The Pteris serrulata type of ferns doesn't sell very well, and when the plants get largo they are quite un- salable. He has just thrown out sev- eral hundred large plants. Araucarias of moderate size are find- ing quick sale of late and he has been surprised at the wiliingness of certain customers to pay the rather stiff prices that must be asked. Cyperus alterni- folius is as popular as ever. In begonias his best sellers are niet- allica, argentea guttata and rubra, in addition to quite a variety in the Rex section. Vernon and Erfurtii don't go well with him. In bulb stuff he grows quite a lot of the miniature Dutch hyacinths, find- ing these much more useful in floral work than flowers from the larger bulbs, and they can be brought in earlier, too. Of these he grows 3,000 white, 1,000 lavender and 1,000 yellow. Of the large bulbs he grows about 1,000 named and 500 mixed for sale In pots, the colors of the named sorts ijeing mainly white and light blue. The blue ones sold well last year. In tulips he grows 5,000 La Reine and 5,000 of various other sorts. Of Romans he will have 6,000 and of Von Sion 1,000. He will also have 3,000 treesias, partly to sell in pots, but mainly for cut flowers. Of callas he has 500 plants and finds use for all the flowers produced. About July 1 he lays the 6 and 7 inch pot plants down outside in the shade where they remain till August 1, when he shakes off the soil and removes the small bulbs which are planted in boxes, and the old plants are then re- potted into 5-inch pots. About October 1 they are shifted to 6 or 7 inch pots, placing a potsherd over the drainage hole and a handful of fresh cow ma- nure in the bottom before putting in the soil. He begins to get flowers by the latter part of October, and by his method of treatment gets flowers that are smooth and of medium size and with a small stem, which makes them more available for use in design work. After the holidays he gives the plants an occasional dose of liquid cow ma- nure, but doesn't change the pots again till after the next annual resting period. The calla makes its best flowers in comparatively small pots, and Mr. Held has no use tor the big, coarse, wrinkled blooms that are pro- duced by plants that are planted out. The tuberose is still a factor in his business and he grows about 2,000 bulbs, handling them in three differ- ent batches. The first lot of 800 is placed in boxes about February 20 (in boxes that previously held Romans), and after receiving a good watering they are placed right on the heating pipes under the benches, as they must have lots of bottom heat to start them off quickly. About a month later the plants are cut out of the boxes, a little square of soil with each, and planted out on the bench about six inches apart. In this way he gets flowers by the latter part of May. The second batch is planted in boxes the same way, but instead of being placed on the heating pipes are put in a hot bed and they bloom in August. The third batch is planted in boxes, a little far- ther apart than the others, and flower in September. They bloom outside in the box, but if cold weather comes the boxes are carried into a greenhouse. This is the advantage of having them in boxes. Among other things he finds very useful are about 75 plants of the v^hite Swainsona (which begins to bloom about April 1), and about 300 6-inch pots of stevia. He grows quite a batch of the com- mon myrtle (Myrtus communis), as he has considerable call for bridal wreaths of myrtle. The myrtle is also in good demand for some celebration of the Jewish church which takes place shortly after the holidays, and three- leaved ones are in especially brisk de- mand for that occasion. He is reducing his stock of cannas, as he finds he cannot compete with the department stores that have of late of- fered this plant at ridiculously low rates. He sells a lot of cinerarias, primulas, pot hyacinths, etc., in April, but as soon as the weather per- mits the advent of the peddler on the streets he is no longer in it. He is practically out of the bedding plant business. Says that in the spring there is a peddler around for about every house with a yard to plant, and he can't meet their prices. Still he grows quite a bunch of pan- sies. He sows the seed about Septem- ber 1 and the seedlings are later pricked out in boxes. He plants out in frames about October 1, and lets them freeze pretty solid before cover- ing with the sash. Then over the sash he scatters a little coarse litter to prevent any chance of the sun OCTOBER e, 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 485 Exterior View of Store of J. H. Small & Sons, New York. thawing tlie soil. If growtli starts be- fore early spring the plants will be long and straggling and they may be carried o£t' by a later freeze. He ven- tilates according to weather, and about March 1 removes the litter from the glass, thus giving abundant sun and air. As soon as safe the sash are entirely removed. Though the city is now well built up around him. When Mr. Held started his place sixteen years ago, he could drive a wagon across the prairie in any direction without let or hindrance, and as an evidence of solid prosperity there appears on one end of his prop- erty a handsome flat building that brings in a comfortable revenue. Mr. Held expects to rebuild the entire place in the not distant future, and to make it a model retail establishment. A NEW YORK STORE. We are pleased to be able to present in this issue exterior and interior views of the New York store of J. H. Smau & Sons from photographs taken specially for The Review. It is a dif- ficult matter to stop a Broadway crowd for the purpose of photograph- ing a store, but with Mr. Small's per- mission the attempt was made with the result shown. The engravings give but a poor idea of what is admitted here to be one of the finest florist stores in the United States. The windows are very high and are rounded at the entrance. The signs and rods are of polished brass. The window floor is beautifully tiled in green and would be handsome with- out a plant or flower. The ceiling of the window is a work of art. Frosted electric lights of from 1 to 50-candle power are beautifully arranged among plastic life-like foliage of wild smilax. These windows are always artistic and create no little envy on Broadway; on this occasion one con- tained several hundred flowers of Cat- tleya labiata, Dendrobium phalaenop- sis and Dendrobium formosum; and the other (but unfortunately not shown) a handsome basket of tri- tomas. The store has just been enlarged and newly fixed up. It is 25 by 100 ft. in dimensions and the ceiling is IS ft. in height. There is a balcony con- servatory 25 by 50 ft., which is filled with a fine collection of palms and ferns. The interior view shows the large ice-box on the left and the mar- ble table in the center of the store; on this is a vase of hybrid nymphaeas and a prettily arranged basket of tri- tomas. To the right, where the chairs are, is a mirror running the full length of the wall. At the upper left hand in the view is shown the beautiful deco- rative design. The walls are white and this plastic foliage which is copied after wild smilax is painted just the faintest shade of green, and standing out boldly from it are groups of finely worked lotus flowers. There are over two hundred frosted electric lights scattered among this frescoed foliage; these lights also range from 1 to 50- candle power and their arrangement, in fact the whole scheme of decora- tion, is refined and artistic and com- mands admiration. The olEce and workshop is in the rear lu'der the conservatory, where all boxes, baskets and other stock are kept, thus reserving the front of the store for show and salesroom. IVERA. ARISTOLOCHIA— NYMPHAEA. Please let me know through The Weekly Florists' Review the proper name of the enclosed blossom (called the Dutchman's Pipe). I raised it from seed about four years ago, but this is the first year it bloomed for me. How must I keep Nymphaea dentata during the winter? It has not bloomed this year. A. H. The sample of flower sent was crushed and discolored, but it is no doubt Aristolochia Sipho. The species of this grotesque genus, which is often known as the Dutchman's Pipe, if it is hardy I am sure it is Sipho; if tender it may be some other species. 486 The Weekly Florists^ Review. OCTOBER e, It is a North American plant and one of the best of our hardy so-called vines. Nympbaea dentata. Presuming that this fine species has been growing this surnmer in tubs, it can after the first frost be removed to a cool cellar or shed where there is no danger of the soil freezing. They will rest for months without water. Do not replace in pond until water is warmed by the spring suns. W. S. Plants for the Store. Stocking the store with plants is a very important task for every retail florist, and now is the time for it. It may be some time before we can sell many of the plants, still people are getting back from the country and are beginning to look around for these interesting features of home decoration, and it is well to have a variety on hand, for apart from being ready for customers we need them to furnish the store. There are several little things we should insist on the growers doing, one is to have all pots and plantj washed clean before shipping, and to see to it that there is room enough left on top of the pots to water the plants. Many plants are plunged out in summer; they are lifted and shipped off with soil level to the brim, and sold to customers in that condi- tion. The consequence is that the plants cannot be watered sufficiently, or that carpet or furnishings are ruined. Every plant intended for store or house culture should have from one-half to one inch of space left on top of the pot to allow for thorough watering. Every store should have a good supply of papier- mache saucers, and some block tin or zinc pans for large pots and tubs; they will enable you to water your plants without flooding the floor. Now about pot covers. We all know it is diflicult to water plants when they are in the ordinary pot baskets, still we must have them for effect. A better cover Is obtainable; it is made in the shape of a basket, but has no bottom. Is detached at one side and can be placed around any pot. These covers can be removed and the water sponged out of the saucers without moving the plant. About the class of plants we should have, it all depends on our class of trade and the facilities at our disposal; hundreds of us have no greenhouse, our stores are lighted with gas and we cannot consider any but the very hardiest, such as ficus, kentias, aspi- distras and latanias. Many have greenhouses and can carry a large as- sortment. To all we would say, don't have anything around that is not sal- able— poorly grown or disabled plants should never be kept around the store. We believe every plant sold should be properly named. It adds to the value of a plant if the customer sees the name on it, and more so if its nativity is also specified. We are all familiar with the absurd yarns told to customers about plants and flowers of which the names were forgotten, or more likely never known, but there is no excuse for ignorance in these days. Label your plants and familiar- ize yourself with their history and be able to talk intelligently to your cus- tomers and you are sure to sell more. Now variety is not only the spice of life but to the florist it is a cre- ator of trade; therefore we should al- ways have variety around us. Plants are cheaper and are better grown now than they ever were, but we should not be satisfied with this, we must look for good things and push them forward, or in other words, get our customers accustomed to some- thing besides the old half dozen kinds of plants they see everywhere. The Boston fern is one of the best decorative plants introduced in many years; aon't be afraid to have a good big pan of It. It is a grand plant for any form of house decorations. Branching ficus will be in demand this season, and If you cannot get then try two or three plants in a pot. Livistona rotundifolia should be bet- ter known, it's a beauty. Cocos Wed- deliana, intended for pot culture, should have three or four in a pot; they are too skimpy as Individual plants. Put the tallest in the center and fill out the bottom with small ones. V/hile we are on this point we can- not too strongly condemn the absurd combinations of plants many promi- nent growers are putting on the mar- ket. Many plants are put together in pots which require different treat- ment, but apart from this the potting shed artists have gone far astray in search of harmony or beauty of ar- rangements. Made-up plants are cer- tainly very desirable, for they give Immediate effects, but let us be artis- tic in what we do, and we cannot do better than have our made-up plants constructed of one variety. There's lots of room to be truly original in other and more profitable ways. Of course the quality of kentias, are- cas and latanias and such plants is too well known to be continually dwelt on. It is our aim to write of others. The phoenix Is a good plant for dark corners, and rhapis is fine for pillar effects, or where a spreading plant is not wanted. Adiantum Far- leyense will be more used than ever, and it deserves to be; it Is grand any place you put it — in the window or best of all on the table with orchids or by Itself. Adiantum gracillimum should be seen in town oftener; it should be the closest associate with the term "maiden-hair fern." Bril- liantly colored crotons are fine for windows and make up well with other plants, in boxes or vases. They are also good for chrysanthemum baskets or table decorations. Davallioides furcans and Microlepia hirta cristata are two grand ferns for the store. Selaginellas — emiliana and arborea — are good plants and the latter par- ticularly should be grown more than it is and the retailer should know it better. Lomaria gibba well grown makes a very pretty vase plant. Asparagus Sprengerii is going to be "all the go" this winter. Many are growing it in hanging baskets and in this manner it will be mostly used. It will appear at every large decora- tion of this season. Large specimens of Pteris tremula are splendid material for decorations, but we seldom see them any size. Fancy caladiums are justly coming to the front. Some of the newer ones are very grand. Curiosity does a good deal some- times and it is advisable to have some plant curiosity in front of the store. An orchid on a block, a bromeliad, a well pitchered nepenthes, or some pe- culiar plant that will attract people, and mind you, there is enough inter- esting lore attached to the history of such plants to fascinate a great many. Plants indigenous to Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands may be sold quickly and to advantage if OCTOBER 6. 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 487 View in Store of J. H. Small & Sons, New York. they are properly brought before the pablic. We will deal with the arrangement •f fern dishes, vases and city conser- vatories in another issue. In this pa- per we have merely endeavored to suggest a few points on plants. There are a great many varieties of plants we have not mentioned because we consider it unnecessary to give exten- sive lists. Most all plants can he made useful; the tendency is for more variety. Even fern dishes this win- ter will be arranged with more varie- gation, and palms, etc.. will be fixed up to give a more massive effect. Our windows at this time should be nicely arranged with plants and in the store remember one good specimen plant is worth a great many small or poor ones, and the same rule applies to decorations. IVERA. RHUBARB. We have engaged a stock of Linneas and Victoria rhubarb roots averaging from eight to fifteen eyes, wliich we intend to divide and plant in frame.^ for spring forcing. 1st. How many eyes shall we leave to a clump? 2d. How many clumps can we plant in a frame t> feet by ."lO? :?d. How high shall we build the sides of the frames? 4th. How long before we can com- mence pulling? C. t. If the clumps are not more than one foot across they need not be divid- ed at all, but if larger than that cut them through the middle. 2. If they are only to be used as forced plants there is no need of their having much room; 5 or (J inches be- tween the clumps will do. 3. If the frame is 2 feet above the crown in front and 2 feet G inches at the back that will be sufficient height. 4. That will all depend whether your frame has any artificial heat. If it is a cold frame and merely warmed by the sun you would pull rhubarb only two or possibly three weeks earlier than outside. If it is heated with pipes you can start it growing when you choose and have it lit to pull in three or four weeks. The writer ha^ never seen a heated frame used for forcing rhubarb, but thinks when wanted on a large scale it would be the very best plan, and several crops could be had during the winter. I have forced rhubarb in the following way: The roots were dug up just be- fore hard freezing set in and stored in a cold shed or out of doors, covered with straw; then in February they were brought in and placed on the floor of the greenhouse under a bencii in a house where the night tempera- ture was 55 degrees. Some earth was shaken down between the clumps, fill- ing up the spaces, and nothing more was needed but plenty of water. If you go into this business extensively you will tind the need of a large stock of good plants outside, or you will run short of forcing plants. WM. SCOTT. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The committee judging new seed- lings will be in session October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 and 2C. Exhibitors should make their entries for which a fee of $2 is charged for each variety entered, to the secretary not later than the Tuesday of the week the blooms are to be shown. Express charges prepaid and for- warded to any of the following ad- dresses will receive careful considera- tion: Boston. Mass.. A. H. Fewkes. Horti- cultural Hall. New York, N. Y.. E. Dailledouze. care New York Cut Flower Co., Ill) W. Twenty-third street. Philadelphia. Pa., A. B. Cartledge. 15.4 Chestnut street. Cincinnati. O.. R. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., cor. Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago. 111.. C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. Seedling Chrysanthemums. As the time is fast approacliing when those interested will wish to ex- hibit their seedlings before the com- mittees, a few words regarding the 488 The Weekly Florists' Review* OCTOBER 6. 189S. rules and regulations governing these exhibits may not be amiss. A fee of $2 is charged for each va- riety entered. This entry tee enti- tles the exhibitor to submit the vari- ety before as many committee.^ as he may desire. Six blooms are required of each variety shown and to be elig- ible must be such as have been tested at least two years. No member o^ a committee shall show his bloom be- fore the committee of which he is a member. Varieties scoring 8.5 points are entitled to the society's iirst class certificate. Foreign varieties may also be entered and certificated under the same conditions. Varieties exhibited under number must be provided with a name, otherwise the certificate will be withheld. As each year there are new organizations holding their first exhibitions, and as many of these are anxious to adopt scales for judging various classes, it would seem wise that one scale be used universally. To this end I give those adopted by the Chrysanthemum Society of America, which seem to be adequate. Scale A. — Scale of points for bush plants and standards, single specimen or any number up to six, in an exhi- bition where the class under consid- eration does not form the chief fea- ture in the exhibition hall. Equality of size and form of plant. 40 Size of bloom 30 Foliage 30 100 Scale B. — ,..cale of points for bush plants; exhibits of more than six or for any number of specimen plants in an exhibition where the class under consideration forms the chief feature in the exhibition hall: Equa..iy of size and form of plant. 25 Size of bloom 2 3 Foliage 25 General effect 30 100 Scale C. — Scale of points for plants grown to single stem and one bloom. A height of not over three feet is recommended for plants in this class, and pots not over six inches in diam- eter: Compact, sturdy growth 10 Foliage 30 Size of bloom 30 100 Scale D. — Scale of points for speci- men blooms: Color 25 Form 25 Fullness 15 Stem 10 Petallage 10 Size 15 100 In the Chrysanthemum Society Cup contest, which occurs in Philadelphia on the 18th of this month, the blooms should be addressed to David Rust, Horticultural Hall, instead of Edwin Lonsdale, as formerly announced. ELMER D. SMITH, Secy. EUROPEAN NOTES. BV HkNKV I. .Ml. IIHLL, (Read before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia. October i.isas. I Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Philadelphia Florists' Club: — I was surprised, and ratlier taken unawares, when the chairm.-in of your Essay Committee (Mr. Watson) asked me (after I returned from Europe) to pre- pare a brief essay on the most interest- ing things I saw during my travels across the water. He induced me, how- ever, to accept this little duty. Leaving. New York .on. the steamer Friederich der Grosse on .June 23d, we arrived at Southampton (after a vsry pleasant journey) on July 1st. I espe- cially noticed, on looking out of the railroad car windows, on my way to London nearly all the track embank- ments cultivated with vegetables and flowers, some of them commercial, but most of them belonging to the resi- dences near by. This seemed quite new to me and most interesting, as they were kept very clean and trim. Ueacli- in? London, and getting myself loca- ted, I started out to look for points of interest, especi.-illy in the horticult- ural line. First I took a trip to Hyde Park and among the interesting points there I noticed immense crowds of fashionable people, both walking and driving. Tlie flower bedding is done here on a mammoth scale. As far as the eye can reach are seen most artistic beds: Violas do most excellently in England; also begonias, the semper- florens and tuberous rooted varieties, as well as fuchsias, heliotropes, etc.. which are used in great quantities. They do much better there llian in this country. The lawns are kept closely cut, which was a great delight to me: the turf was soft and velvety, and rich dark green in color. My next visit was to Hampton Court, in the suburbs of London. This was the country seat of the famous Cardi- nal Wolsey, the favorite of King Henry VIIL, and these ma.sinificent gardens extending along the banks of the Thames are among the most pleasing that I have ever seen. Old fashioned flowers abound here: roses of all col- ors climb along the walls and hang in heavy clusters to charm, the visitor. Heliotropes, pansies and violas vie with geraniums, begonias and fuchsias to make a picture never to be forgot- ten. Along the many well kept walks arc great numbers of beautiful Sweet Bay trees, as well as orange :ind lem- on trees, all in immense square tubs, which have movable sides so that the plants can easily be taken out of them. in a grapery, especially built for it, is the famous Hampton Court .irrape vine, a Black Hamburgh, planted by King George IH. in the year ITOs. After three enlargements of tlie house it now covers a space of 2,21X1 square feet. When I saw the vine it was literally covered witli immense bunches of fruit not quite ripe, but still very tempting. All the fruit is sent to Her Majesty Queen Victoria for her own persona! use, and for distribution to her friends There are many other interesting feat- ures of the gardens. A "Maze." ir which one can easily v/ander about for a long time without finding his way out, is one of the attractions. The lawns here are also kept in great state of perfe::tion by having plenty of workmen constantly employed with mowers, shears, rakes, etc. One spe- cial feature was noticeable, that is. the absence of the signs "Keep off the Grass," but instead, tl-ere are signs, "Please do not walk on the edijes of the grass." i My next place to visit was tlte "Key," Gardens," the school of the best Eng- lish, Scotch and Irish gaix'eners. Next I went to the Mammoth Crystal Pal- ace, witli its large number of flower beds. etc. The next place on my pro- gramme was a visit to Carter iV- Com- pany's extensive seed trial grounds at Mortlake, where I posted myself on th? best things of especial merit. My next trip took me to Sutton & Sons' seed- growing establishment at Reading, .ibout an hour's ride outside of Lon- lon. Thpre, also, I had a most in- teresting trip; everything in the high- est possible state of cultivation and good order. Among the most notable specialties were tuberous, rooted be- gonia blooms, S inches in diameter, mammoth gloxinias, Nemesia Suttoni, giant flowering primulas, streptocar- pus, forcing tomatoes, and others too numerous to mention. My next visit was to Belgium, ar- riving at the famous watering place, Ostend, whence I went to Brussels and Ghent: the headquarters for tuberous i'ooted begonias and gloxinias. Great improvements are being made in be- gonias by encouraging and growin,j extensively species which produce their flowers on stiff stems, thrown well aboye the foliage, as well a^ large size of bloom and brilliant colors. From Belgium I went to Holland, stopping at Harlem, which is the starting point of the great bulb-grow- ing district. This was certainly a most interesting country: the weather was rather cold and v;et while I was there the first few days, but turned oat fine after the third day. t was well entertained there, especially by Mr. L. Van Wavern. who is one of tlie oldest, largest and most reliable growei"s of bulbs. Of course, I visited a number of other bulb growers, as the bulb farms nearly all adjoin eacli other: I gained a lot of knowledge in Holland, as tlie members of the leading firms were very communicative to me and showed me everything about the bulbs. After leaving Holland I made my way to Cologne and from there I went, by way of the beautiful Rhine, with its magniflcent vineyards, to Mainz; thence to Frankfort. The most inter- 'OCTOBER 6, 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 489 •eating place I visited in Frankfort was ■the "Palmen Garten" (or Palm Gar- '\en). Tliis. I tliinli, is one of tlie tin- ost landscajie effects that I have ever seen. The bedding of- plants was dont on a perfect scale; it was wonder- ful the way the many carpet bedding designs were kept trimmed by a larire force of gardeners. Carnations, helio- tropes, and other flowers are brougnt to great perfection here, p?pecially th? roses. A wonderful sight was a Crim- son Rambler Rose twined abcut an old ■lead tree which served as a trellis tor it. It stood fully fifteen feet high anl was covered with magnificent clusters of bloom. The head-gardener intorm- •ed me that this plant had over 2,0l)il open flowers on it at that time. An- other notable and new sight for me was Clematis Jackmanii trained in the sliape of large umbrellas. Tlie entire tops were a mass of ricli purple blooms. Leaving Frankfort, I went to Erfurt, in Germany, which is the great seed- ifrowing di.s-trict. It took me three days to go over Mr. E. Benary's ex- tensive grounds to carefully inspect antl note specialties most interesting to 't)ie seedsman. The greatest care is 'taken here with every variety of seed grown and the force of employes is immense. One special feature that at- tracted my attention was the trans- planting of carnation seedlings — four men planting diagonally four rows at one time. The foreman, on my inquiry, told me that the work is much better and more quickly done by that pro- cess of planting. Every known flower and vegetable is grown here, but I must omit going into details. After spending nearly a week in this location I visited Berlin. Most interesting in the horticultural line was the "Thier- garten," a beautiful natural park, kept in excellent order. From Berlin I traveled into Switz- erland. The most beautiful place I visited there was Luzerne, the garden- spot of the Republic. Plants and flowers are here in great abundance, principally on the quays, where they flourish in excellent health, and every- thing is carefully attended and watch- ed constantly. The next place on my list was Paris. Notable here are the gardens of Lux- embourg, which join the palace of the .same name. These are quaintly laid out in the old style. A large part of the gardens is terraced, and along the terraces are set, at intervals, statues of famous French Queens cut in white marble, giving the gardens a very rich effect. Carpet bedding is done in pro- fusion and is pleasing to the eye, espe- cially looking down from the terraces. The gardens of the Tuileries are mag- nificent and cover large tracts of ground. One of the most noticeable effects in Paris is the long Boulevard of the Champs Elysees, lined on both sides with most magnificent trees, which are trained and trimmed in such a way that they have the appearanc" of a long arbor. Tliey are trained in a lateral effect, branching out on the sides only and not arching or covering the drive — this was certainly worth seeing, and I shall never forget the general effeet of this system. Pass- ing through this magnificent avenue, which is terminated by the beautiful Arc de Triomphe (or Triumphal Arch), we reach the Hois de Boulogne (or Boulogne Woods), tlie fashionable promenade and drive of the Parisians. There are two large ;;nd beautiful lakes in this park; along the drives aro seen gay parties enjoying to the full- est extent the grand landscape. My next trip took me to Versailles, the palace of the French kings, about fifteen miles from Paris. Here the gardens and fountains were the most famous in the world, but they are not kept up as well as they should be. One of the gardeners told me that the appropriations were very much re- duced lately, but the grounds are stiil on a grand scale. Directly in front of the palace is a large lake, called the "Swiss Water." This lake was dug, made and filled witli water by the Swiss Guards in 4.S hours to please the whim of a French Queen. These grounds are especially noted for their great number of handsome fountains, which I was informed cost the govern- ment 10,000 francs ($2,000) every time tliey are played, whicli, however, only takes place once a month, the flrst Sunday of every month, when the Parisians turn out in great masses. Limited time prevents me from giving a more detailed description of thij paradise. My next trip was to tlie seed estab- lishment and tr;al grounds of Vilmo- rin & Co., at Verrierres, about 2i» miles from Paris. This is also tlie residence of the Vilmorin family, a stately old mansion surrounded by large woods and well kept grounds. After partak- ing of a most sumptuous and enjoy- able breakfast with the Vilmorin fam- ily we started on an inspecting tour of their vast trial grounds and ware- houses. Most notable in the trial grounds were tests of every variety of aster, petunias, phlox, verbenas, sweet peas, and every other species as far as the eye could reach. Gladiolus forms quite a large percentage of the grounds where every known variety is on test. Many of the points whicli were ex- plained to me by Mr. Vilmorin were of great value, making my trip most pleasurable and profitable. Leaving Verriers I accompanied Mr. Vilmorin to the horticultural exhibition which was being held in Paris; the display was principally made up of asters in great quantities, also other annuals. Strange to say, the gardeners and flor- ists have the same familiar healthy appearance as they have in Philadel- phia, and I almost felt that I was at one of our own exhibitions here in Horticultural Hall; the only difference was that they all spoke tlie French language, and that I could not under- stand nor speak at all. After leaving Paris we sailed for home, and after a pleasant voyage was delighted to find myself once more with my good friends in the City of Brotherly Love. The only unpleasant feature about my trip was the request from the chairman of the Essay Com- mittee (Mr. Watson) that I should pre- pare and read a paper before your club on "European Notes." and tell you what I saw across the water. Of course, I find since my return home, tliat there was more which I did not see than that I did see. If this paper is not all that you expected to hear and has not interested you, do not blame me. but fix the blame on Mr. Watson, who is entirely responsible. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is another batch of en- tries in our prize competition in labor saving devices or methods useful to florists: No. 21. For Washing P.ilnis. No. 21 is for washing palms, dracae- nas, etc. It is a finger and thumb made of chamois skin, with a string attached to fasten it around the wrist. Dip the flnger and thumb in the water or solution to be used, take hold of the leaf near the stem, thumb above and finger below, and draw the hand out to the end of the leaf. In this way you can remove all scales and dirt from the leaf much quicker than with a sponge. You can hold the leaf with one hand and wash with the other. I. No. 2'.;. Deviir lor Cutling Paper. No. 22 is a simple but valuable de- vice for cutting newspapers, etc., into sizes useful for wrapping plants taken out of pots for shipping. It is a box two feet square and four inches deep, with a space a quarter of an inch wide sawn out across the middle of the bot- tom. Lay the paper upon the box' with the place where it is to be cut, over the open slit. Then with a thin- bladed knife cut the paper across throug'h the opening. A pile of paper one-fourth to one-half inch thick can 490 The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER G. 1S98. be cut through easily and quickly. We consider this the most useful labor- saving device we have on the place. J. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT. Editor and Manager. THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-5J5 Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per incn, $i.oo; J< page. $13.50; lull page^ $27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowea only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion ■1 the issue of the follo\^~ing Thursday. Copyright 1808. NEW YORK. The Market. "Coming events cast their shadows before." That's what the wretched- looking, half - developed chrysanthe- mums and violets which are exhibited in some of the Broauway stores seem te want to tell us; and when we come to look at matters in a clear light, it is simply absurd how even the most in- telligent of us hasten to chronicle the first appearance of these flowers. We ion't seem to give them time to show their colors, and the high prices asked for them as novelties do more harm than good. Chrysanthemums are late this year, and there are not nearly so many of them grown as there were last year, for which fact many are thankful. Many of the houses formerly devoted to mums are now filled with Boston ferns and palms, great quantities of which are destined for the auction rooms and from there to the peddlers' wagons. Growers who dump cheap, rubbishy palms on the New York mar- ket are injuring the plant trade enor- mously. To say that much of the palm stock seen on peddlers' wagons here is more like bunches of grass than palms is merely half-way description. and the Lord only knows how long they live; 'twere better they never ex- isted. Very few of our wealthy people havo returned to their city residences yet; the weather is too fine and the coun- try homes too charming to think of re- suming city life, and the prospects of an immeaiate change are very dim. This is partly the reason why lovely Cattleyas are going begging at the un- precedented price of 20 cents; there are lots of them on the market at present. It's a great pity; we can hardly ever get them when we want them. Roses can still be bought at one's own figures. Good carnations are scarce and valley is on the flood - tide again. Dahlias are on top for the time being and you can "get your money's worth" from them. News Items. Rudolph Jahn has opened a florist's store on Forty-second street, near Sixth avenue, and Joseph Flanden contemplates opening a retail store on Broadway, near Thirty-seventh street. H. de M. Bodmer has taken charge of the flower and plant department in Wanamaker's dry goods store, Tenth street and Broadway. H. Daeker, for- merly bookkeeper for Thorley, is now holding a like position with Fleisch- mann. Recent visitors: Alexander Young, superintendent for John Wanamaker, Pniladelphia; Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa., and J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. Club Notes. The New York Gardeners' Society will meet at 64 Madison avenue Satur- day, October S, at S p. m. The society is invited to attend the flower and fruit snow at the Academy of Design the same evening. The New York Florists' Club will meet at 19 West Twenty-seventh street on Monday, October 10. Mr. E. V. Hallock, who has just returned from an extended tour of Europe, will give a talk on "Impressions Abroad." This will be very interesting and a large meeting is looked for. A bowling club will no doubt be organized at this meeting. Exhibition at Academy of Design. This Is the second and last week of the show at the Academy of Design. Among the new attractions for this week are a superb collection of 113 varieties of pears, exhibited by Ell- wanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. We feel safe in saying that a finer display of pears has never been seen on this continent, and in the class calling for twenty-flve varieties, this flrm receives first prizes. H. Jeroloman, Hilton, N. J., wins first for ten varieties of pears. George E. Boggs, Waynesville, N. C; H. Jeroloman, the Eastern New York Horticultural Society. State Experi- mental Station, Geneva. N. Y., and W. S. Teator, Red Hook, Dutchess county, N. Y., make splendid displays of ap- ples. Mr. Teator shows fifty varieties, among which is a pretty new red win- ter apple called "Pride of the Hud- son." Wm. Duckham. Madison, N. J.; Wm. Turner, Tarrytown, N. Y.. and Julius Roehrs, Carlton Hill, N. J., exhibit ta- bles of grand decorative plants. Messrs. Duckham and Roehrs have ex- tra fine cattleyas in their group, and Mr. Turner's crotons are magnificent- ly colored. F. R. Pierson Company shows new cannas and dahlias. Perhaps finer or more interesting displays of cut flowers have never been shown than those exhibited by A. Her- rington, Madison, N. J., J. Dowlen, and Geo. H. Hale, both of Sea Bright, N. J. These three exhibits fill several hundred vases with as many varieties, of flowers, fllling a large room br themselves, and are an object lessoa to any learned man. W. BrennecKe, Evergreen, L. I., dis- plays a group of well - grown gera- niums. Lehing & Winnefeld. Hacken- sack, N. J., put up a bench of remark- ably well grown cyclamen. In the rose classes, L. M. Noe, Madi- son. N. J., and F. R. & P. M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y., are even on Amer- ican Beauty. Pierson's vase of Me- teors are grand, and F. Boulon, Sea Cliffe, L. I., exhibits a vase of hand- some out-door grown roses and many varieties of carnations. H. A. Dreer, i>,iverton, N. J., shows it beautiful new ageratum called Prin- cess Pauline. PHILADELPHIA. Cut Flower Trade. Cut flower business continues to im- prove with prices auout the same as one week ago. The quality of the- stock offered has fallen off a trifle, not seriously, through the warm weather of the past tew days. The same sum- mery influence has increased the quan- tity, but most of the growers are hold- ing this floriferousness of their plant* in check by fierce disbudding. Joseph iieacock sums up his im- pressions of the September rose mar- ket in this way: Prices a little lower than in 1897, but volume of business larger; results satisfactory. This is a very fair view of the situation. Prices in September, '97. were better than for the same month of '96. Chrysanthemums have come. Ge ). E. Campbell sent in a few white (?) Lady Fitzwygram to W. J. Baker Thursday of last week. They wer» promptly seized by Robert Kift, wh» is aptly termed the "Thorley of Phila- delphia," because if there is anything good in sight he always wants it — an4 borne off in triumph. The considera- tion, we are told, was 75 cents for six. Plant Trade. The plant trade continues to be ex- ceedingly active. \v uliam K. Harris and Robert Craig & Son have eack sent a carload of assorted decorative stock over to New York to be sold at auction on Tuesday of this week bf William Elliott & Sons. Mr. Craig no- tices an improvement over last year ia his sales of this class of plants. The- store men in this city, who take board- ers in their conservatories, are not yet buying many plants, and will not un- til their customers return to town later in the season. Charles D. Ball found a slight fall- ing off in the palm sales for August over a year ago. but for September there was an increase of 33 1-3 per OCTOBER 6, The Weekly Florists' Review^ 491 ■cent. The demand was especially brisk in medium sized Iventias, arecas -ana latanias in from 6 to S-inch pots. Until the last two weeks of the month the specimen arecas hung, but then they, too, began to move, probably in anticipation of October weddings. Pan- .(« per 100. Parnafinnc Field-Grown, readv now. Daybreak, bdlllllllUII&. Scott, McGowan, Jubilee, Rose (Jueen, Helen Kellar, at $5.50 per 100, or $."iO.(jO per 1000. Vlnlpfc Marie Louise, field-grown, ready now, flUICIO. $1.00 per 100, orlW.OOper 10(K). Rllhhpr Plantv Ficus Elastica. Plants in 5-in. nUUUCI naillS. pots, at |5.00 per dozen. Begonia Rex, 4 in. pots, $20.00 per 100. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., BUFFALO, N. Y. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Pr /An DAGGER L. B. BRAGUE, Oldest, largest and most iiiiioniir iin.,„ reliable dealer in the U.S. HINSDALE, MaSS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. FREESIAS... Below Wholesale Prices to Clo.se Out Quick! v. We otter superior quality White Freesias vered Iree by mail or express anywhere in ted States of America. Extra Selected Bulbs, $4.50 per 1,000, 5,000 for $20.C0 First Size Bulbs, - $3.25 per J, COO, 5,000 for $15.00 ITew Crop SMII.AX SEED, 25c per ounc S2.50 per lb. WILMINGTON BULB CO., WILMINGTON, CAL. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOUS FERENITIALS. Phlox, Pa;onies, Pyrethrums. A specialty of Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading tsTAnLiSHED i8S4. New England Nurservman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. SPHAGNUM MOSS. A very select quality, 75c per bale, ten bales, S6.00. Grown and packed bv M. I. LYONS. Babcock, Wis. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mentior the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. 494 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 6, 1S98. CHICAGO (Continued), dark weather continues a shortage may develop. A few good violets are making their appearance. Various Notes. The meeting of the Florists' Club Friday evening of this week promises to be unusually interesting. Mr. E. Buettner will tell the members about his trip abroad and after adjourn- ment the bowlers will organize a reg- ular bowling club. Henry Klehm, of Arlington Heights, recently took unto himself a wife. Congratulations! A. L. Randall is putting in a full stock of florists' supplies and is pre- paring to push the supply business with vigor. Referring to the use of terms de- scriptive of market conditions Mr. E. E. Pieser. of Kennicott Bros. Co., says that "first class" stock means the best that is to be had in the market at the time and is not a fi.xed degree of excellence. The buyers make the demand and the first buyer gets the first selection. There is then one less buyer and therefore a frac- tion less demand, and the "first class" stock is a fraction lower in grade. In consequence the second buyer may have to be given a trifle lower rate to induce him to buy. Still both have bought "first class" stock, namely, the best to be had in the market at the time each made his purchase. .John C. Schubert and A. Lange went to Omaha last week with the Merchants' Club to attend the exposi- tion on Chicago day. Burt Eddy, the well known and pop- ular traveling representative of Vaug- ..an's ^eed Store, aied at his home in Chicago the evening of September 27, aged 54 years. Mr. Eddy was a big man. both physically and mentally, and had a genial personality that made him a host of friends. He was known to the trade from one end of the country to the other and was universally esteemed. Frank Beu, formerly with Bassett o: Washburn, has bought the green- house business of Keller & Hitzler at Irving Park. He will grow both cut flowers and plants for the Chicago market. He may build additional houses next summer. Mr. Alex Gait Robinson, of the Louis- ville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co., was a visitor last Friday. Walter Kreitling visited Omaha again on Chicago Day, Ociouer 1. He (Continued page 4116 1 M. RICE Sc CO.=^- MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. th all leadir A.MKRIC.AN We can fill all orde l■ / Winter & Glover »• S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St. Caulogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forivarded. v.M.etw. Wholesale Florists, 47 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. Florists' Re vhen you write. A. G. Prince & Comp GROVVEROFROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Review Cincinnati -- -u Cut Flower Co. ^'.'NGNN'^v^ira '■ Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Gi\ en to Shippins Orders. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS— OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Telephone Main 3208 flflV^ Agents for ""7 HINSDALE ROSE CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago 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. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO. Wholesale Florists E. li. MIGt1EL»=^.56^.?» 1322 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FiOrlStS' SuppiJeS Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. OCTOBER 6, The Weekly Florists' Review* 495 pnniiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiOiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiriiiiiiii:iiiiiii!!iiij!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!;iiiiiiM^ iiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiihiiiiiitiiiiii iiiHiiiiMHiiiiiiiinttJiiiiiHiiiiinniiiimHiiiiiiiiiiiWiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminin Wholesale Cut Flowers... Long Distance Telephone Express 466. AND FLORISTS' SLPPLIES. 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23, CHICAGO, ILL m jE are the Oldest and Largest House in the West^ and are still growing. For the season of 1898 and 99 our facilities are better than ever before to handle all orders satisfactorily. We will control the output of a half more glass than last season^ and you can depend on us to fill your orders at all times with the very best the market affords^ at reasonable prices. g UNDER THIS DATE, OCTOBER 6, WE QUOTE AS FOLLOWS: p. AND D. AT COST PER 100 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, long $15.00 to $20.00 " " medium 10.00 to 12.50 " " short 5.00 to 6.00 BRIDES, METEORS 2.00 to 4.00 MAIDS 2.00 to 4.00 PERLES 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, our selection 2.50 CARNATIONS, common .75 to J.OO " fancy 1.25 to 1.50 TUBEROSE "SPIKES" 3.00 to 5.00 p. AND D. AT COST. PER 100. ADIANTUM $0.60 to $1.00 SMILAX 10.00 to 12.50 FERNS, common .20 " " per JCOO $1.50 ■\T7RITE FOR SPEOAL QUOTATIONS * ^ < ^ ON LARGE LOTS OF ^ .^ ^ ^ CARNATIONS. = Above prices subject to change without notice. All Flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS' SUP- H J PLIP:S and WIRE WORK a specialty. On WIRE GOODS we can discount OUR OWN OR ANY OTHER LIST. 1 p Write for particulars. Store open week days until 6.30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays until noon only. B = Respectfully vours, J Ifellllllillllil ,' when you write. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY. See Our Price Lists in Trade Papers. yiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirjiiiiiiimii Illll:1llllll to 6 leaves, $12.03 to flS.OO per dozen .i-in., 4 to 3 leaves. $ «.iO to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A fine lot will be readv for Sept. delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PALMS, ROSES and CARNATIONS. LATANIA PflLIHS-from 4 and 6-inch. \erv chfiip. Write lor prices. CARNATIONS - McGowan. Scott and Emilv Ficr>.>n. $(.00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS-Xerv strong and he.ilthv. Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle .ind ^leteor, 3 and 4-inch, $3.00 and $5.00 per 100. BROWN & CANFIELD, Springfield, in. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Areca Lutescens. Three plant?. 24 to 30 inches above pot, C-in.. $12.' 0 a dozen. Also a few specimens 4 to "> feet above S and 9-inch pots. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown. Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Memion i'lorists' Review when vou write. VIOLETS 200 California, the finest field-grown. rs, old, $10,00 per 100 E. M. & H. N. Hoffman, Elmira, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Send to For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisvllle, Pa. Mention Florl.-^ts' Keview when you write. Handanus Veitchii, 20 to 24 inches ahoye pot, 7-in., $I.rili each. 2ito30 S-m., 2.00 - .Also specimens 3 to 1 feet ahoye il, 10 and 12- illJi pnt., JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. K. WEBER & SONS, - OAKI.AITD, MD. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. 498 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 6, 18S8. Palms, Ferns, Eu.i^BpbtaroiiTH,i Field-Grown Camations SEND rOE PBICE LIST. CUT FLOWERS, WIRE WORK AND ALL FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, MILWAIKEE, WIS. Mention Florists' Revle ROCHES! ER, N. Y. Business for iiie month of Septem- ber has been quite satisfactory. Cut flower trade was rather above the av- erage compared with other years, and sales in decorative plants reached a higher figure than usual. Stock of ordinary fl^ A'ers was always procura- ble in quantity, though at times there was a scarcuy in roses in the home market, but relief came from nearby towns. September weddings were numerous and many of them proved a source of profit to our florists. Fall openings in the big department stores were in order the latter part of the month and called for more or less elaborate decorations and this brisk opening of the season is so encourag- ing that everybody Is confident of prosperous times ahead. We had no trosts yet to do damage to our outdoor stuff, and have still a large supply of common flowers to drawfrom,but astersareon the wane. Local rose growers are now supplying the market, the first crop of the young plants is in. some of the stock is A 1, but the bulk of it is of a lower grade; stems are weak or else too short, and frequently we see foliage disfigured by mildew spots. Carna- tions are backward, the plants are fairly good mostly but hardly any of them are in bloom yet; the dry sum- mer has retarded their growth and but few houses were planted early. Violets have been in the market for several weeks. Czar is the earliest good large single for this neighbor- hood and is truly a very prolific fall bloomer with good long stem, resem- bling the later California in this re- spect and in color also. The doubles which have been offered so far are rather too small and do not sell read- ily. Chrysanths in our town are behind other years, none have been offered yet, though C. Suhr and Schlegels will be able to cut some good flowers (Continued page .iOOl FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Dav break, Eldorado and .Anna Webb. $«.«! per 100 Portia, McGowan and Scr.tt 4.00 ■• FREE FROM RIST. CASH WITH ORDER. SAITA A. HERBOIT, - - OI.EAN, N. T. Mention The Review wlien you write. Carnations!! ...IDEAL FIELD CARNATION PUNTS Our Stock Surpasses that of all previous years. Send for complete list of the best NEW and standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. Mention The Review when you write. pitjiiiiii iimii nil iiiHiiii. :iiii. :iiiii mil mil .iiiiii;jiiiii:iii|| I Tarnations I j ...Fine... g 1 Field-Grown Plants ■ Surplus Field Grown Carnation Plants Goldfinch and Harrison's Wiite Nancy Hanks Emma Wocher Tidal Wave Portia Iiizzie DIcGo wan Kohinoor Kivea $3.00 Per 100 $25.00 ^ Morello, Mayor Pingree, ~ $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. B NO ORDER FOR LESS m THAN 100 ACCEPTED. I REINBERG BROS. I 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Ainilll III: Hi III: III III III Hi III III W Mfmi..n The Review wl.pn y..i; writ-. Clean, healthy. strong plants with plenty of roots. C. A. Dana, pink. Daz/le. scarlet. Jubilee, White Cloud, white. John Young, " Mary Wood, " Storm King, New York, pink. Painted Ladv, pink. Mrs. C. H. Duhrae, pink Gold Nugget, yelloi Psvche, variegated. Lily Dean. " Meteor, crimson. Send for Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Re Carnation Plants «^ 500 Fred Corner. iOOLi/zie Gilbert. ■i.iO Ivory. 150 .^Ibertini. 100 Bridesmaids. l.)0 Minnie Cook. .Ml fine, large, field grown Carnations. Fine, healthy pl.ints. $:).00 per lUO. A. G. PRINCE & CO., 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when vnu write 5000 Carnations 5000 Scotts, Daybreaks and McGowans, Large Healthy Al Plants, $5.00 per 100 Would e.xchaiige 500 lor F.ilnis, Ferns. Mums. Bulbs or other general greenhouse stock. GIDDINGS, THE FLORIST, GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHO l'""f '■'^"* ''"^' K.entias in I'i-in. pots, TVlHJ i; leaves, 5 to li (t. high, perfect plants Xi/ants. Th»»m? for decorating, $K.OO each. TVaniS I nein S ,\iso 4 Lantama Borbon- I SCOTT CARNATIONS.. B I Field Grown. Healthy Plants, medium m 5i?e. $rt 00 a hundred, $50.00 a thousand. f JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ..CARNATIONS.. Strony. healthy plants, leading Write for Price List. CRABB & HUNTER, , popular prices. GRAND RAPIDS. Strong Field-Grown Carnations Tidal Wave. Portii Davbreak. C\ Mayor Pingree. •"'' per 100 Fine California Violets. $3.00 per 100. GEO. SOUSTBR, - - Elgin, III. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Revie-w when writing advertisers. OCTOBER 6, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 499 g*^<*^<*^'*^.^^.<*^.'*^.'*^.<. s.*^^^.<*^<#%i*^.i*^.« Wanted! Roses and Beauties. Wanted! GROWERS OF GOOD ROSES ON CONSIGNMENT. We Solicit » Your > Shipments » WILL GIVE SATIS- FACTION. Our Method;^- =^=^We make weekly returns. Our statement will show the number of each kind of Rose sold and the amount of each day's shipment, so that you can average each kind of Rose and see what they brought you. s^c^'Check for sales will accom- pany statements weekly. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS CALL OR ADDRESS. We are in a position to handle strictly high- grade stock at the best possible advantage to the grower. Notwithstanding what your ex- perience has been elsewhere, a trial will con- vince you of our ability and ^^^ trust- ^-^^^llM^ffT^fld^^^ 19-21 xL" f T^VTIJllllmlUim^t. RANDOLPH ST worthiness. L^ jm^j^jg^^^- c r-i i c a o o Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. per 101 Brides Fine, Large. Field Grown Plants. 450 Tidal Wave, $i.00 per 100 ; 20D Ivory, $4.00 7(HJ i.ilver Sprav. $1.00 per lOii; 150 aid, $1.00 per 100; 150 Rose Oueen, gl.OO per 100 ; 100 Triumph, $1.00 per lull. FOB SALE - 500 White Smith Gooseberry Plants, extra strong, two-year old buslies. never mildewed in :iu years, $'J.50 per lOU. £• HAENTZE, - - EOND Dl LAC, WIS. Mention Florists* Review when you write. 4 Acres Eield-Grown Carnation Plants, 91,000 Our Carnations are first-class improved system of packing, b in perfect condition. hich ' erv respect, free from disease, and packed lightly by our : can send them to all parts of the United States and Canada BRIDESMAID IVORV SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER Send for Price List. BUTTERCUP CRIMSON SPORT HELEN KELLER $Hr)0 per liundred. METEOR MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI ARMAZINDV PURITAN L. L. LAMBORN SILVER SPRAV lliapet liundred. J. I.. DII.I.OIT, BI.OOMSBUBG, PA Mention The Review when you write. CHESTER PRIDE STORM KING WM. SCOTT PARNATinN^ E. G. HILL & CO. 25^000 Jarnations lllUnilllH I lUllOlllll RICHMOND, IND. rine strong Plants, perfectly free from rust. II f«;l D.A'iBKKAK $1.10 per 100 600 sc( I r r ; MWMcGOW.AN ■ 13,00 per 100 400 METEORS \ At these prices to close them out quickly. Strong Field-Grown Plants. W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. V. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. ...VIOLETS... A few thousand still left at $!.00 to $1.00 per 100; $25.00 to $35,00 per 1000. Healthy, field-grown. Sample, 10c. Cash with order. Also Lady Camp- bell, Swanley White and California. 400SMII.AX (Surplus), stronsplants from 2-in. »ols, the ](it for $i.OO, FRED A. TAYLOR, Canastota, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. RICHMOND, IND. FLORA HILL. /field Clumps, IIIRII FF \ *^°° •"■■ "•••• JUDILLL...... < $75.00 per 1,000. Mention Florists' Review when you write. "''•'*^""" Carnation and ^'k. Violet Plants A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington, III. Menrinn The Review when vou write. "V: ways mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Strong Plants, perfectly free from rust. Wm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Daybreak, Portia, Silver Spray, Kohinoor, $:i.(HI per 1011; $2.>.0il per 10, 0. Cash with order. CHARLES SCHAFER, 220 Balmoral Ave.. Station X. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention The Review when you write. For Sale or Trade Jft 700 extra fine Wm. Scott, no culls, but 'I first-class plants. Will send sample. I $5.00 per 100, or will trade for Cycla- men, Primrose, Cineraria and good Cannas. THE CLINTON FLORAL CO.. -- Wilmington. Ohio. Mention Florists* Review when you write. 500 The Weekly Florists' Review* OCTOBER 6, before the end of the week. Smilax is not overplenty at present; as far as we know it will be short for a month or two to come. Decorative 'and a few flowering plants sell more freely than usual so early in the fall. All our florists seem to be prepared for a vastly increased demand in this line. They all have •a lai-ge and very varied stock in all sizes on hand. K. BUFFALO. Condition of Stock. We just escaped a frost about the middle of September, and we have had little else since but grand, warm weather, and if it were not for the sear and yellow leaf that is dropping, one would think it was July. Most outside flowers are gone and we must depend from now on on the produce of the greenhouse. Some very fine roses are coming in. Beauties, Kaiserin and Carnots are at their best. The latter cannot go out of fashion, for it is like Kaiserin a grand summer rose, and since cooler weather has come it is siniply superb. A few violets are seen, but there is nothing but the incom- parable odor to tempt the buyer. When seasonable weather occurs our violets will be all ready to make their modest but lucrative display. In a few days we will have the showy chrysanthe- mum with us, and then we shall fairly realize that we have entered upon an- other eight months of a flowery time, when there are flowers as well as a demand. Notes. A young man appeared here early last spring, intent on locating in the neighborhood of Buffalo to grow flow- ers, Roses were his specialty. He had the genuine style of a gardener, with the great advantage of an expe- rience at several of the best establish- ments in this country and Europe. After taking long and deliberate time in selecting a site for his investment (and he had means), he settled in the village of Hamburg, about 11 miles from town. Since last May he has built and planted several first-class rose houses and is now sending in high-grade flowers, both roses and carnations. His name is Mr. Guen- ther. I humbly predict that Mr. Guen- ther will some day be the owner of a very large place, because it will sim- ply be "the survival of the fittest." We have been honored with several iCniitimicrl papc S02l "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., BuHalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M. only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. I^Boston Fern Kephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS. Good, clean plants from the bench only 4 cents each by the J,000, 5 cents each by the 100. Extra fine plants, 10 cents to 25 cents. SPECIMEN PLANTS, In 5, 6 and 7-inch pots from 25 cents to $1.00 each. In 8 and 10-inch pots from $J.50 to $3.00 each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. . ^______ * ■""' M O D E L IZtt^. '""''"" Also Wire Rose Stakes. i^^X-^ \ * QuEEN-s, N.V.. Feb. i6. '97 Mr.Theron Parker, Uruok- lyn. N.Y. 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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and 1 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 18, 'q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, ' Dailledouze Bros. W. Hoboken'. N. J.. Feb. 18. *07. 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. 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 thing I have 'jeen 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. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street, BROOKIiTIT, K. T. Mention The Review when you write. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, strong field-grown, Nivea, Md. Albertini, McGowan, etc $1.00 Primroses, best strain 2li'm. pots, 3.00 .^sp, Plumosus " *J,00 .Asp. Sprengeri " 8.00 Impatiens Sultanl '* 3.00 BegoniaRex " 4.00 Mignonette. Allen's Defiance " 2.00 Mt. of Snow Geranium " 4.00 Vincas -J'-i-SU-in $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not, winter Howering, ■,i'2-in 3,00 Kooted Cnttlng'S and Other Stock. \yrite us what you need ami get prices, GREENViuiioERHILL, -Watertown, N. Y. Mention Ttie Review when you write. ] mported and established tock of Ai quality always on ' ;and, also a complete line of Fi esh Moss and Peat, etc. ARRIVED, IN riNE CONDITION, Cattleya Speciosissima, C. Harrisoniae and OncidiuiD Varicosum Rogersii. Cattleya Mendelli »«> »""'« shortly. Lager & Hurrell, f^^pSr". Summit, N. j. Mention Florists' Review when you write. iHERR'SPANSIESi I BIY THE BEST. | % Seed at $I.SO per quarter oun< ^ A liberal packet for $1.00 ^ Plants at 75c per 100 or$l> GO. ROCHESTER, IN. Y. Mention Flnris ES SPARAGUS FI.UMOSUS NANUS, 2 lUO. 1. pots, Per 100 J^-in. pots. ..$5.00 Roses, llride and Bridesmaids Cyperus Alteruifolius, 2^-m. pots' Grevillea Robnsta, 2'/4-in. pots z..iu NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when ynu write. ^IRNGIBBBU'S GIAINT PANSIBS Plants of the above strains at the same rate as the common varieties, viz.. $"i.00 per 1,000. With our system of packing plants can be sent safely any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Review when you vvTiie. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED TO 33 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Review when you write. Tobacco Dust. The Review whe c,, J . ,. -,■-■--, — - .uu... IS scarce. hll orders to the trade as long as surplus stock lasts at $12.00 per ton, $7.00 per "4 ton, $1.00 per 100 lbs Lash must accompany each order. THOMPSON'S you write. SONS, Rio Vista, Va. LILIUM HARRISIL f 1,(111 per 10:), se- , I'nci-s on larger ' lot-. i>ti .tpplicatior. Cyclamen Persicum Grandiflorum, fresh scid, in S distinct varieties, per 100, $1.00; per lOIK), s,s.(X). STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St. NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^ ROSES J* ^ ROSBS J' No fir ?hoots, out o7 3 Meteors, Brides, Bridesmaid, Perle and' Beauty. This slock IS cheap at twice the price, but must be sold at once to make room. SMILAX PLANTS. 2-inch pots, full of roots and covered with plant. No finer to be had and at lowest price ever quoted 7Sc per loo, $5.00 per looo. Cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., SPRINGFiaO, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. GHINESEPRIMROSE iiuglu W po ed colors, 2 and 2!.<-inch pots. PANSY PLANTS, tiOc per 100, $3.50 per 1000. ENGI.ISH IVY, 2>,-incTi pots. $3.00 per 100. I -ASH WITH ORDER. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. aOOD. FIELD.QROWN Marie Louise Violets... " F. P. ZIMMERMAN, ^'°^^«"^- NONE BETTER EVER SEEN. 00, $5.00: Per 1000, $40.00 Healthy Stock. Mention Florists' TABKIO, MO. en you write, Mention The Florists' Review 'vhon writing advertisers. 502 The Weekly Rorists' Review. OCTOBER 6. 1898. BUFFALO (ConUnued.) calls from out-of-town visitors, among them Mr. Berkowitz, good looking and | beaming; Mr. Sullivan, of Detroit, not John L., but his equal in avoirdupois; Mr. D. was on his homeward way from New York, and will soon be followed by several carloads of ornamental plants, the result of his trip; Mr. O. A. C. Oehmler, of Cleveland, one of Mr. ...asser's artists, and. to our surprise, the great little Mr. Giesy, of Lockland Lumber Company fame. Mr. Giesy said it was many years since he had seen Buffalo and thought it was a pretty city. We felt so proud that we hitched up "Doobin" in our family wagon and drove him down our only Delaware avenue, and while viewing it I noticed he kept his vision more on the street than on the mansions or their surrounaings. He made the sag.J.AA.>.J.J.J.J.AAJ.J.J.AJ.AJi.AJI.*J.X.<.*J.JI.4.AJ.J(.J.y •i -I -I 4 4 The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of -» -» •t •♦ •t •i ■i ^•rrirT^I'TYTIPTTTTT'PTTTTTTTTTTTT'rTTT-p'P'S'T'rTTTT-rTVff-ftMPT+t* Mention The Review when you write. ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°^ This has been conclusively proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bue, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a 2.i-cent bottle will convince voii that a really remarkable insecticide lias lieen discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford, III. SPECIMENS FOR 8-INCH POTS, $6.00 per 12. .^QD'SSKbon Mention Florists' Review JUST ARRIVED from KOLLAND , Hy Crocus, etc iln hand :- Extra selected lily of the Valley, '2.000 in From ccld storage : — .\ tine lot of Araticarias. State quantity needed and prices will be i licirf nil v given b\ lAPAM Lilium Longifiorum. all sizes. J/*r/*l^ Crop short. ."ol';,^' Zf"'' ''''"'''"■ CHI^A - Chinese Secred Lihes. $-24.tKI r. W. O. SGHMIT2. JERSEY CITY, N. J. F. &, F. nurseries,^s?':?.^;,Ve'v Whclesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you WTite. PINK PAEONY fS-LL PLANTING, ....CLUMPS.... nr*i°u„Ted. Will divide into two ;.iid three. Easily cultivated: need no protection during win- ter. Any florist having land will find them hig payer?. Freight, any distance. BRANT & mi, Forest Glen, III. Mention The Review when you write. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, i^ZilXt^. stock. Js.lKI per 100. (Inly a limited numliet SIEBKECHT & SON, New Bochelle, N. T. Florists* Review when you write. J , I Burpee's Seeds Grow | tllTGnilNGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GRBBINMOLISB BUIUDINO, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND finiNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Review wnen yo OCTOBER 6, 1898. The Weekly Florists* Review* 503 ''"' ""or Bouvardias Per 101) A. Neuner. in 1^-in. pots, ready for shift. . ..$4.00 Pres. Garfield, l'/2 ■■ " " ...4.00 Vreelandi, :« - " " .... 4.00 Uogarttiii ti. pi., l!4-in. pots, ready forsfiift, S.IJO 2^^ '■ 4..'J0 I'A ■' ready forshift, 3.00 lluniboUlti Pres. The Brid. Laeantha VA ■1% VA 2M lA 4. SO ready forshift, 3.00 4..50 ready forshift, 3.00 4.50 ready for shift. 3.00 4.50 ready for shift, 3.00 •• 2'4 " ' 4.50 Extra hne stock of Hybiscus, Jessamines, Fuchsias, etc., fur propagatidii Prices on ap- picaion, ^^^^ & NBUINBK. UOLHSVILUB, KY. Mention The Review when you write. Trees ^^^ Shrubs \\\- lia\L- ;in iinmunse rolK-ction of Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Herbaceous Plants. Trees of small sizes for setting in nursery rows or larg'e stock for immediate effect. Trees of large size, 25^ to 4 inches diameter, in large assortment. Send for trade catalogue. Prices on large Caliper Trees given only by letter. Thomas Meehan & So"s, GERMANTOWN, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review wtien you write. '-''"4'\i -1' f£^pAlMS w ^^^^^ wl^"A»g ^ The Largest Stock of W Plants in the West. Geo. WIttbold, 1708 N. Halsted St. QtlicagO Mention Thp Rf ANTON SCHILTHEIS, ^g" .«•« College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (heathen, also Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself. Price List on .Applic.ilion. The Review whe HEALTHY VIOLETS.... Strong, pi't grown, 4-incli. $tj.00 per hundred, $50.00 per thousand. Cash with ordc J 612 Thirteenth Street. N. 1) WASHINGTON. D. C. Mention The Review when vnii write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. ...ACALYPHA SANDER!.. . Grown in jADOO FIBRE was part of tlie collection of plants that was awarded a GOLD MEDAL at the Exhibition of the Shropshire Horticultural So- ciety, held at Shrewsbury, England, August J 7th and J 8th, 1898. The American Jadoo Co. 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. vhen you write. Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel. and Forst. CocosWeddeliana, Livistona Rotundifolia, Phoenix Reclinata and Rupicola, Ficus Elastica and Elastica Var. Pandanus Veitchii and Pandanus Utiiis, Dracaena Sanderiana, etc. Hardy, stocky and Perfect. An immense stock of all sizes up to elegant specimens. If you do not know the quality of my stock ask some one who does. I can guarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything. SEND FOR WHOLES.ALE PRICE LIST. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES- American Beauty, Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle. La France, Testout. IMorgan, Niphetos, Kaiserin, 3 and 4-inch MABIE I.OUISE VIOI.ETS ASFASAOUS FI.UMOSXJS, all sizes. young plants, well rooted. A. S. MacBEAN, .... LAKEWOOD, N. Mention The Review when you write. Roses and Carnations... 4 Washington Street, Chicago. ..Our Specialties. Wholesale Florist We are receiving the cut of ^ «■ AMERICAN BEAITIES and METEORS from a large amount of new glass and can assure the best stock for regular shipping orders. . . . Do not fail to write us before placing vour orders, and please mention the Florists' Review when vou write. We can supply anything to be had in the Cliicago market. Florists' Supplies Furnished at Lowest Prices. ALWAVS MENTION THE FLORISTS' REVIEW WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. 504 The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER C. 1S95. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co..503 Amling.E. C 493 Baker. W. 1 m Ball. C. D .i03 Bassett& Washburn 491 ersdorfer. H. & .49H saver Co. Berger. H. H. & Co. 49 Blanc&Co 30'^ Brague.L. B 493 Brant & Noe 502 Brown & Canfield...496 Budlong. 1. A 494 Burpee, VV. Atlee & Co. 5C2 Chicago Wrecking Co. 505 Cincinnati Cut Flow- Co. .494 Clinton Floral Co Cottage Gardens 49t) Crabb & Hunter 49.S Cunningham, J. H ,501 Dann&Son 49S Detroit Flower Pot Mfy .... : 506 Dillon.]. L 499 Dorner, F. & Sons Co. H. A 505 Dvsinger, M. &S....4y3 Elliott, W. H.....500-.501 Ellis & PoUworth Louisville Exchange 494 Louisville Tob. Co.. 493 Lynch, W. E .... 494-499 Lyons, M.I 493 McDonald & Steele. 496 MacBean, A. S. . W. .493 Meehan. Sons 5( Model Plant Stake Co. Morris Floral Co 496 Morrison. A 504 Nanz & Neuner 503 Pennock.S.S 496 Pierce, Butler & Pierce .506 Pittsburg Cut Fk Co . .493 Pittsburg Florists' Exchange 493 Prince. A. G. & Co. 494-498 Quaker City Machine Works 506 Randall, A. L... 494-503 Reed & Keller 497 Regan Pfg House. . .505 Reinberg Bros. . , 494-49S Rice, M. & Co 494 Ronev Bros 493 St. Louis Cut Flower Co. F. & F. Nurseries Foster. L. H 49 Freeman, J. R 50: Gibbons, H. W 50 Giblin& Co 50i Giddings 49 Greene & Underbill. .50i Haentze.E 49', „ Hancock, Geo, &Son 498 , Soltau, C. & Co Heacock, ] os 493 Souster, Geo Herr, Albert M 500 Herron, D. A 498 Hews. A. H. &CO...505 Hill. E.G. &Co 499 Hitchings & Co .502-504-506 Hoffman, E M. & .494 Schefer, Chas .... Schmltz, F. W. O....502 Schultheis, A 503 Siebrecht & Son .... 502 Smith. N. & Son .501 Smith, W.C 496 ^ th, W. &T 504 .497 H. N. Holton & Hunkel Co Hunt.E. H 497 Jacobs, S. &Sons ....506 Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .497 kasting.W. F... 493-496 Keenan's Seed Store. 504 Kelsev, H. P 493 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 306 Kennicott Bros. Co, .493 Kraft Plant Tonic... 502 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 506 Kuehn, C. A 494 Kuhl, Geo A 497 Lager & Hurrell ....500 Legenfelder. C 500 Lockland Lumber Co 492-505 LongD. B 493 Lord & Burnbam Co. .506 .498 South Side Floral Co. 501 Standard Pert. Co... 305 Steffens, E 503 Stumpp& Walter Taylor, F. A 4! Thompson's Sons.. ..5( Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy .51 Thorburn,J.'M.&Co. .501 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 494 Vesey, W. J. Sec'y..503 Vick&HillCo .501 Wabash Rv .500 Washburn's Son.... 499 Weber & Sons 497 Wettlin, W. A... 498 499 WietorBros 494 Wilmington Bulb Co. .493 Winter.S.B 494 Wittbold. Geo 503 Young, John Welsh . 496-497-498 Zimmerman, P.P.. .501 Zirngiebel, U .501 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. We have passed through a -week o£ s-weltering hot 'weather, very trying on indoor stuff, particularly violets. It is a trifle cooler today. Trade continues good, although flo-wers are plentiful, as roses are in crop. There are some fine carnations on the market and some are being offered that ought to go on the rubbish pile. Chas. Chadwick has just begun a 130 x37 foot carnation house and Henry Smith has his about finished and planted. The state fair had fine 'weather and was a success. As predicted, the com- petition among the florists was keen. The exhibitors were Crabb & Hunter. James Scholls, Wm. Cunningham and Henry Smith. The judging was done by 'Wencil L. Cukerski, the superinten- dent of parks. Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. ■An assortment of twenty varieties (tiUv L-achi, purcliaSL-rs' sclectmn from Shrubs quoted m trade list at $4.0(J to $7.00 per 100. will be furnished fur $50.00, F, (>, B.. wlicn cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .\n assortment of twenty varieties (fifty eacli'i. purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $7.00 to $10.(HI per 100. will be furnished for 975.00, F, O, B. when cash accompanies order. othfr\vi=e pnrkint: cnarged at cost. 100,000 California Privet. 1 year. 2 years, 3 years. 5, 000 Deutzia Gracilis, 12 to i5 inches, very fine for Florists to Force, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 |u,r 1,111111 10,000 Hydrangea Faniculata, different sizes VERY LOW PRICES ON VINES. Ampelopsis 'Veitcliii 1 itar $35.00 i" r lOiXi; 2 vears, $50.00 per 1,000. Actinidia Argttta mf r..iM;.iiii,t 1 war $8.00 per 100; 2 years. $16.00 per 100. Clematis Faniculata, from ;t-ui, li p.,-.^. $35.00 per 1.000; 4-inch pots, $60.00 per 1,000; (.pen ground. 2 vi-ars. ver> strong, $75.00 per l.UOO. English Ivy, 1 vcar. from open ground, strong, $50.00 per 1,000; 2 years, very long vines, $60.00 per 1,0(W. ■Wichuralana Boses, 1 year, $48.00 per 1,000 ; very strong, 2 years, $75.00 per 1,000. DECIDUOIS TREES. An immense stock of N'orwav, Sugar. Si ved Birch, Catalpas, Elms, Lindens, Hors. ver and Svcamore .Maples, Purple-leaved Beech, Cut- cliestnuts, Magnolias, Oaks and Willows, OF INTEREST FVFRfiRFFM TRFF^ f"OR winter TO FLORISTS. L T Llium-Lll I RLLO. DECORATIONS. We are specially prepared to supply florists with Evergreens suitable for winter decorations, either for window boxes, tubs or pots. We recommend the dwarf varieties of .Arborvitses and Retinos- poras where a small or medium growth only is desired, and tall-growing .Arborvitss where larger sizes are preferable ; either size plants are of perfect form and well furnished to the base. We solicit your orders for these. Price lists on application. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO FLORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrulis, Vines a^rRoses IN THE UNITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W, & T, SMITH CO., GENEVA, N. Y, Mention The Review when you write. AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Av2nue, STORE. CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Iiincoln Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and I I I I lllV70 DESCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you write. Greenhouse Boilers Expert Advice and Plans Furnished. HENRY W. GIBBONS, 136 Liberty St.. NEW YORK. Catalog-nes Free. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus Mention The Review when you write. OCTOBER 6, The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 505 piniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii liiiiii iiiiiiii :iiiiiiiiiiiiii!i:iira!!iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii^^ I Hot=Bed i I Sash, i J Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- E p cured with iron dowel pins. Every ^ s detail of construction perfect, g J Made of Clear Cypress Lumber. ^ g Quick Shipments. g g We have in stock and can ship a s immediately: = g 3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows lo in. glass. = g 3Jt. 3 in..x 6 ft., 4 " Sin. " e g 4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 in. " p ~ Not glazed, lU in. thick. s m Delivered Prices g s Quoted on application. State size g m and quantity wanted. No order g p too small to receive careful atten- M s tion, and none too large for our ^ S facilities. g I LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., I J Lockland, Ohio. J 9 1 liiEiiiiiii[!:iiiiiii!i|iiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii3iiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiniiiiii;iii!iiiiiiiii!:n Mention The Review when you write. CATALOGUE SENT /<' fR[E ' MERCnANDlit GALVANIZED WIDE^ if Pt 100 pound D0LL5-5H0RT LENGTHS \ RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE , ihs PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ^1.15 Oni% vAHY GAUGE /f*'(HICAGO OF OTHtRo ^-.Cir> flUl'" CtllCAGO Mention Florlms Review when you write. NATIVE GUANO... (Desiccated Night Soil) The ideal florists fertilizer. Contains all the el.-ment« .,f plant food available. I']e;,sallt t., Ii,,ndle. Ii> li,.'.;. t,.ii ,n.d carload. STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. 1822 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA. Mention The Review when you write. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. JOHN C. MONINOER CO. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE JVLATTERIAL description. 412 to 422 Hawthorne Ave. .CHICAGO. ILL. Thomson, Anderson & Kennedy, HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS Hot Water and Steam Heating. 605 Pope Avenue. ST. LOUS, MO. Every user of Hower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. ( )ur facilities are unecpialed. A. W, HEWS & CO., ■ N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The Review when you write Perfect Glaziers' Points No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1,000, 60c; by mail, 75c; in lots of 5,000 by Ex., 55c per 1,000. HENRY A DREFR 714 Clieslnut street, ncnni h. unccn, Philadelphia, pa. When writing mention Florists' Review. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEItS> I sua." riSTEFFENS. "oSTErFEHSBROi Mention The Review when you Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' __FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 87-91 Plymouth PlaCe, ChicagO. HHatalo^ues 506 The Weekly Florists^ Review. OCTOBER S, 1S08. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMPBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. 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 complete, or for material only. Highest Awards at the World's Fair. Send 4cts. postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOB PAKTICtTLARS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE Hi VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker CUy Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. The Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS Get our Fop GREENHOISES. Catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. New Sectional Hot Water Heater. Speciallv adapted to large ranges. Will heat up to lB..i001eet of glass. Highest economv. Moderate cost. Also heaters for smaller work. Send five cents postage to New Vork office lor latest catalogue of Heating and \'entilating Apparatus. Estimates funiished for Cypress Greenhouse Material. New York OrncE : St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th St. Mention The Review when y( General Office and Works: Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Greatest variety in styles and sizes, superior workmanship, honest materials, thoroughness of construction, durability, correct principles, simplicity, ease of operation, right results — no other line of Steam and Hot Water Heaters has all of these in its favor. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFG. COMPANY, SYRACUSE. N. Y. Brancli Offices at: 94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOQO-nACKAY=CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St.. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SPENCE HEATER GLASS- ot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. nufactured C lapnht Xi ?nnQ Factory, (Jueens Borough by i' J3C0DSfi!,O0n!>, Office. 406 W.I 3th St.. N.Y. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc . AT Wholesale, SASH HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTIUTING APPARATIS Q.„H r„... r.Mc ,.r r,.,.n„,.. . • . GREENHOUSE BUILDING Copyright, 1898, by rL.ORISTS' PUBLIStlllNG CO., 520-53S Gaxton Building, GtllCAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 13, J898. No. 46. A FREE FLOWERING CHRYSAN- THEMUM. A short article was published last year in the American Florist, with an illustration engraved from a photo- graph, describing a chrysanthemum that had originated with us, which promised to De a valuable plant for the ilorist. although It had been re-potted and all growth suitable for cuttings had been removed. In June many of the youug plants showed flower buds, and on July 20 the first flower opened, on a plant in a 4-inch pot, and they have been blooming ever since, there being hundreds of flowers open during Sep- tember and October. The engraving shows a section of a The plant flowered first on Septem- ber 26. 1896, being then in a 3-inch pot. On the following Easter, several flowers were cut from the same plant, and from August 28, 1897, until Jjt- cember 2, it was in bloom almosl con- tinuously. At that date we had but one plant, from which propagation was begun, there being buds on it at the time. On January 1, 1898. ther," were still flower buds on tho plani. bench of 3-inch and 4-lnch | — Our Specialty MISCELLANEOUS .\lyssum per 100, $ .25 Cosmos, fine local grown.. '■ |1.00— Chrysanthemums per doz. 2 00 1.00 Dahlias per 100, 1.00 Feverfew " .f.O Marguerites " ,25 \'allev, good home grown. " 5.00 Violets, double " .BO- 1.00 single ■■ .40- ,75 Quotations Subject to Change Without Notice. Write for Prices on I^arg-e Regardless of prices quoted we always bill out at lowrst ma Announcement. Our price list will be found in these columns each ^J^ week. Any of our cus- tomers failing to receive their copy regularly will confer a favor by notifying us promptly. DECORATIVE .Asparagus per string. $ .35— Ferns, common per 100, per 1000, $1.25 " Maiden Hair, Ex. Fancy " " " " ordinary.. " .60— Galax, green, new crop " per 1000, $1.00 Smila.\, good per doz. Wild, parlor brand, case. " Medium, case Large, " As it IS yet too early to carry Wild Sn in Stock four days' notice is necessary. P. t D. Af cosr. £3r" lise the code. It will save you money. We know what it means. Get your orders in as early in the da> as possible. Quantities for Special Occasions. rkct rates. W. S. IhHilllllllllllllllllllDlllllllllllllllillli IIIIIIII1IIIII1: E. C. AMLING, 5! Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. | iiiniiiiiiiiiiiii iiniii! iiiiKiiiiiiniiiiaiiniiii niiin iiiiiriiiiin nniiniiininir wvM A Great Bargain. Ageratum. Monstrosum and Cope*s Pet, 2-inch pots, 50c per 10 I, Cuphea, Segar Plant, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100, Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, from 3^-in. pots, $4 OM per lOJ. Achillea, The Pearl, from 3^-in. pots, $4.00 per 1110. Coreopsis Lanceolata, from 3i/^'inch pots, $l,(IU pt-r 100. Grevillea Robusta, $ in. high, $4.00 per 100. Statics Armeria, from 3>4-inch pots, $4.00 Edward B. Jackson, SrN'°"°' ion Florists' Revle Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville, Ky. Mention Florists* Review when you write. Buy from the AUVvrilSerS nonsts' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thus in- crease the earning power of your Certificate. BEGONIAS! BEGONIAS!! illowii IMMR. de LESSEPS. ARQENTEA GLITTATA. COMPACTA, Fine Plants for Stock or for Market Sales. i, $2.50 pur i.x. HVBRIDA nULTIFLORA, FUCMSOIDES COCCINEA. SANDERSONI, Following in 2. inch pots large number of other \aneti the 2-inch plants are ready for 3-inch_pots._Cuttlngs propagating, or will make specimen jiLiiits for market tradi ;d larietie-,, in i-iiich puts, $4.00 per loo; 2-inch p ALBA PICTA, THliRSTONI. ARQVROSTIO.MA PICTA, McBETHI or HVBRIDA RICHARDSONll. ly, $2. SO per loc: President Carnot, Robusta, Decora, Alba Perfecta, and a price The 3-inch plants are nice, lari.;e plants, ready lor 4 or 5-inch pots, and _ Its. Cuttings can be taken from them now, and they are in hne shape for viiinter THE(iE().H.3IELLEX(0. Mention Florls you write. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. Cuttings of AgeratuiH Princess Pauline, the most distinct and novel variety of dwarf compact habit, color sky blue, most desirable plant for retail trade, per 100, $2.00. Cyclamen Persicum in lout 4-m . per 100. $12.. W. Roses Bougere. 4-iiich. per 100. Carnations. Jubilee. Armai .deWootton and Field Grown ■PinK, iska, McGowan, K " . break. Rose Queen, Scott, Dorner and W. D. Sloane, per 100, $.5.00. Field Grown Canna clumps, best varieties, $15.00 per lOO. ith ord. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Mention Florists' Re DEFIANCE, OHIO. when you write. NATIVE GUANO... (Desiccated Night Soil) The ideal florists' fertilizer. Contains all the elements of plant food available, rkasant to handle. 11^ l>.iK. t.in and carload. STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. IS22 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When 'Writing Advertisers. Stock Plants... of earliest of all iVIlJfTIS LADV FITZWVGRAM, Flowers 5 inches in diameter. Cut September 20. Last year SeptemberlT. $1.00 per doz. Cash with order, please. FRED BIRKI, Bellevue, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. SCOTT. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may De quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. 5J8 The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER 13. 1S98. morning of the parade, with asters and gladioli chiefly. Natural flowers were used entirely. Amongst the many handsomely equipped vehicles were two carriages, respectively adorned with pink and white and blue and white asters. T. J. Totten furnished many of the flowers consumed, and his six-foot Beauties were in big demand. Pretty hard to supply many, however, just yet. A little laier and his stock will be immense. Fred Danker, the Maiden (Lane) florist, is much pleased with resuUs since he launched out a year ago. W. M. CINCINNATI. Club Notes. The regular monthly meeting of th.^ Cincinnati Florists' Society was held last Saturday evening. The attendance was not very large, but considerable business was transacted. Jas. B. Al- len was proposed for membership. The secretary read the revised sched- ule which was prepared by the direc- tors at a special meeting. The same was accepted and a vote of thanks tendered the committee. E. G. Gillett and Jos. Allen were elected to serve as judges for the coming exhibitions. Business Conditions. Business about town is only fair. A good heavy frost no doubt would help things wonderfully as cosmos, dahlias and all out-door stock can be had by the ton at present. The wholesale men all report a good shipping trade, es- pecially is the demand good for Mums and Beauties. Stock does not improve in quality as fast as we would like to see it. but this can be accounted for by the continued hot weather. Ne^rs Items. Henry Schwarz is going about with his hand in a bandage. He met with an accident while glazing one of his houses last week and nearly severed a couple of fingers. Critchell's Sons have their 5 new houses complete and are now ready for cold weather. They will not attempt any more building this season. W. J. Gray, of College Hill, is erect- ing a new rose house especially for Meteors. Robert Ehrgott, formerly in business here, will shortly leave for the tar west on account of poor health. Peter Barr. the celebrated seedsman of Covent Garden. London, was in town last week. J. A. Peterson left for the east Tues- day night on a business trip. B. M. RICE & GO. MANUFACTURERS Florists' Supplies iiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiur liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii iiiiiiniiiii iiiiiiniiiiiuiiiniiiiiiMiiii. WHOLESALE ELORISTS, 45.47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS and all florists- supplies. Orders booked now for Xiuas Molly and Bouquet Green. ^^ u* ..•* .* See our .Advs, ol CYCLAMEN PLANTS elst-ul.ere in this paper. liiiii iiiiiHiiiiiiwiii'iiiiiiimiiiwiiiniiiir mill iiiiiii iiiiiii :iiiii' :iiiiii9iiiil iiiiiii! iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiii: iiiiii Bassett&WashburnwiETORBROs. 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ^'"""ll.^d'oTr^rn' CIT FLOWERS dreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. A. L. raANDALL Telephone | ^^ WholBsale Florlst 4 Washing-ton St., Chicag-o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Full Line of Wire De- _— ^ y Successorto signs and Florists' ■■ / Winter & Glover -S. B. WINTER Write (or Illustrated ^ ' 21 Randolph SL Caulogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE.Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. GROWER or ROSES. CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Cincinnati \V. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. 2B N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Review when you Cut Flower Co. t'^om^jTo''- Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Gi\ en to Shipping Orders. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists f\nd Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DtSIGNS-OtR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. P. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. :SSl Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' R>y-1ew when you write. A/-V rv • o Telephone . G. Prince & 3^^ Company Asentsjor.....^^^^^^^^ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SIPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - 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. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Florists E. li. MIGIIELr.^.56^^ 1322 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FIOHStS' SUPpllCS Special facilities for shipping south. Unegualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. Orders should be placed NOW for Kelsey's Southern Galax Leaves, Brilliant Green and Bronze t.recn are ready. Bron/L- about last of October. Inlorniation free of leading Wholesalers, or the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1150 Tremont Bldg., BOSTON, MASS. Prop'r Hiehlands Nursery in North Carolina. Mention Florists' Review when you write. OCTOBIOR 13, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review, 519 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23 SEE OUR © PRICE LISTS «> IN *r4 TRADE @ PAPERS VrP ICOTTBROS.CO Long Distance Telephone Express 466 Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies, UITDEB THIS DATE, OCTOBER 13, WE QUOTE AS FOI^IiOWS: P. AND D. AT Ci.M. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, long medium short BRIDES, METEORS MAIDS FERLES ROSES, our selection CARNATIONS, common fancy TUBEROSE "SPIKES" 3.00 to Per IfO. 1 lUiOU to $20.00 10.00 to 12..50 5.00 to B.OO 2.00 to 4.U0 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.S0 .75 to 1.00 1.25 to 1.50 3.00 to 5.C0 P. AND D. VALLEV VK.iLETS CHRYSANTHEMUMS.... ADIANTUM SMILAX FERNS, common per 1000. .60 to $ 1.25 10.00 to 25.00 M to 1.00 10.00 to 12.50 Write for special quotations on larje lots of Carnations. Above prices subject to change without notice. All Flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE WORK a specialty. On WIRE GOODS we can discount OUR OWN OR ANV OTHER LIST. Write lor particulars. Store open week days until B;30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Respectfully yours. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. L. B. BRAGUE, reliable dealer in the U.S. HINSDALE, M9SS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PAUMS AND All sixes PfT.[>N5^ and varieties. I L> 1^ I ^ V7 • OUR OWN GROWN. Send for list. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, MILWAUKEE. WIS. 500 Clii^^se Primroses IN MIXED COLORS. Lar^f plants IrMiii li'4-in. ptits, will soon Hower. $3.00 per lOJ. "^flO Rpnnn!ri« ''■°™ ^ ^""^ ^j^-in. pots, a OUW DeyUlliaS good assortment, $3.00 per inlt. Cash with order. WARREN HUCKLEBERRY. - - North Vernon, Ind. M-jiitiMR The Review when you write. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc StocK soIJcitcd Mention The Review when you wrlte^ LONG'S stationery for ew Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. Pin Kl etc Five Samples .5c in stamps, r IVI lOkOa Twenty-tive Samples, 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. A Chrysanthemum ^|-_.- will be given at OnOW BENTON HARBOR, Mich., IN NOVEMBER. $40.00 in Premiums. ¥«T i.articulars, .iddres-- Mrs. J. N. REEO, 125 BTita,in Ave. Benton Harbor, Mich. Mention The Re\'iew when you write. The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, sXlfeT"'" Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.,.. Pi tsburg, Pa. We command Good Market. 444 Sixth Ave E.G.HILL&CO. RICHMOND, Indiana. S14.00 per 1000. Vinca'Var.. 1 yr.. $4.00 per 100, Ml, Hydrangea Otaksa. 2 yr., 30c to 25c 11 extra strong, tield grown. DannS6Son,Westfiel(l,N.Y. 520 The Weekly Florists' Review^ OCTOBER 13, 1S9 ST. PAUL, MINN. Trade for September showed a geno- ral improvement over last year. V\e have but very little cool weather, con- sequently the demand is not as brisk as one mig-ht expect at this season. However, there is a good, steady de- mand for funeral worlc with an occa- sional wedding or reception to help swell the total sales. The funeral of the brave Major WII-- kinson and his five comrades, killed by the Indians, called for a large amount of flowers. Stock is improving daily in quality, and there sems to be enough good qual- ity to supply the demand. The best teas are worth $4.00 per 100, Beauties $12.50 to $25. Carnations are now very fine, the newer varieties. Flora Hill. Triumph. Evelina. Bon Ton and Fire- fly, showing up in fine shape. They sell at $1,00 to $2.00 per 100. A few violets of inferior quality are brought in, but not enough to establish any market or price for them. Mums are a little more plentiful. Fitz Wygram are about all gone, while Mad Bergman were seen for the first Oct. 5th. Another week will see the mum season fairly opened. Improvements are always the order of the day with progressive florists. In this line E. F. Lemke's new store ci; West Sixth street is most prominent, this week. It is light and airy, flttod out in modern style and bespeaks a good trade. Holm & Olsen are also enlarging their store, having rented the store next to the old one, put in a new re- frigerator and otherwise improving the appearance of their place. L. L. May & Co. have an orchid win- dow which attracted attention the past week. Several varieties of cattleyas and a stanhopea were prominent among the collection. Mr. Kraft, of tonic fame from Rock- ford, III., was a caller on the trade here the past week. J. C. Vaughan. of Chicago: S. S. Haines, of Minneapolis: T. T. Bagger- ly, representing C. Hennecke Co., were recent callers. X. T. Z. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A meeting of the Indianapolis Flor- ists' Club was held at the greenhouses in Garfield Park Oct. 4. A paper was read by John Heidenriech and a com- mittee was appointed to warn the pub- lic against the wiles of the "crape chas- er." On the 5th the club members were the guests of Messrs. Stuart & Haugh at Anderson. ELGIN, ILL.— Mr. Geo. Souster has leased the Schlaack greenhouses and will conduct same in connection with his other plant. HAMILTON, ONT.— The Horticultu- ral Society has decided to hold an ex- hibition in November. At the last meeting Chas. Webster read a paper on bulb culture. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ^^^^ Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Review when yc EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN Kentia Belmoreana 6-in., ■"> tn 7 :, ,iM - ;r> ih.) to $24.00 per dozen. 5-iii., .'i til ''> !.',(\ r- »rj 0,1 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 15-111., S to t) leaves. $12.00 to JlS.OO'per dozen .Vin,, 4 to .5 leaves. $ M.(.0 to $12.lX) per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A fine lot will be ready for .-^i-pt. delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. TILIPS— ■ Per tOOO ■ Single, mixed $4.00 B Single, m colors, separate 5.00 Double, in colors, separate 5.50 Freesia Refracta .^Iba, selected.. . 4.50 Double VonSion, selected Bulbs 15.00 Single Narcissus, mixed 5.00 Crocus, blue, yellow striped, white 3.00 L. C. BOBBINK, RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Areca Lutescens. Tlirt-e plants, 24 to 30 inches above pot. e-in,, $12.10 a dozen. Also a few specimens 4 to 5 feet above 8 and 9-inch pots. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Gcrmantown, Pa. LIpsal Station, Penna. R. R. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 ■ 41 2 East 34th St.. New York, NE.\R THH FERRY, Open Every Morning at K o'clock for tlie sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when you write. ^Bhinese * rorimroses. Well Grown Plants, from clioicest European and American Strains, in separate colors. 2-inch Standard Pots at $2.00 per hundred. BICHARDS & SHEPFABD, COATESVII.I.E, FA. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Com- WM. F. KASTING, mission Floris., 495 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention Florist WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists* Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE UARGBST ■^^\ SUPPUY MOUSE IN AMERICA 60 to 66 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Wholesale Geraniuiiis, Begonias, Heliotropes """"oi And Oilier Seasonable Plants. 100,000 now readv from 2!i-ln. pots, at J2,00 per 100. Send fur price list now ready. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. OCTOBER 13, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 521 HINT'S WEEKLY QIOTATIONS Taking effect Thursday. Oct. 13. 1.S98. Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. Beauties, long per doz. mediur siiort Brides per 100, Kaiserin " Maids " Meteors " Prrle Our selection. $2.00-3.00 1.00— l.iO 50-1.00 3.00— 4. OO 4.00-5. CO 3.00-4.00 3.00-4.00 2.00—3.00 2.00 We can take on a few more consignors of GOOD PIRST GL»ASS ROSES. We want more stock for our shipping trade, and for stock that we can use for that purpose we can make satis- factory returns. E. H. HUNT, 76-78Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CARNATIONS. Selected Steele per 100, $1 .f 0-1 . .TO Good " .7.5-1,00 GREENS. .Asparagas per string, $ .50 Ferns— Adiantum per 100, .75 Com monFancv... per 1,000, 1.50 Smilax '.. ..per doz., 1.25-1.50 Wild Smilax, can supply on 4 days' notice. Large case $8.00 Medium 5..i0 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Galax Leaves, green. $i. 00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS. Chrvsantliemums per doz., $1.50— 3. OO Callas " l.OO-l.oO Valley per 100, 5.00 Tuberose Stalks ■' 8.0O Ivy Leaves " .60 Al'yssum '' .15 HUNTS FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. IS^ Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. LIL. L0N6IFL0RUM, ery scarce. Ae otter until sold; 5.\7,per 100,$!.. 50 >.\S, per KXI. $2. .50 7x0, '■ 4. .50 Fine stock Hyacinths. Tulips. N'ar- :issus. Send for prices. Fresh Aralia Sieboldi Seed, beauti- ' ful decorative plant, per 100 seeds, 25c ; per 1000 seeds. $2.25, delivered. A fine lot of Calia Ethiopica, to clear stock : — sound center shoots, 3x5, per 100, $3.00 ; 4x6. per 100. $5.00. Pansv Seed, choicest Giant, 1000 seeds, 25c. Cvclameh Giganteum Seed, per 1000 seeds. 75c. Address H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St , NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. PANSIES !!?iy» 3-16 oz.. $1.00 ; 1 oz., $4.00. Up in ,S to 10 davs if properly treated. Fine Stocky Plants, |t.00 per 1000, F. O. B. express. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Cut Flowers, Roses and Carnatiofis PEKIN, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. 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 for the ■ trade. Price $5.00. The Boston Fern men plants for 8 and lo-inch pots. 25c for 6-inch pots. Large Stock. L. H. FOSTER, 4.5 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. THE MOON All sold out on largest size — Si. 50 each. Can supply at 50c, 75c and Si.oo each fine speci- Smaller, but from bench, at 20c for 5-inch, \'ery Fine. Low Prices for Good Goods. Mention FlorlstB' Re REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St. , NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacturers of WIRE it DESIGNS and Dealers in m^mmm FLORISTS' i^ SUPPLIES Send to tinn Florists vhen you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orctiids, etc., $1.25 per bt;. Fir.st quality, 85e pe bale, 10 bales 86.00. Peat ^''^^ p®'' *'^'^' .00 per fid, BOUGAINVILLEA GL. SANDERIANA, -'-in.. f ;(i"per IiXI, 7r,c perdu/ Cish with order. Kenton Floral Nursery, W. SABRANSKY. Prop'r. KENTON, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when vou write ..CARNATIONS.. StroHLi. healtliy plants, leading varieties, popular prices. Vi OFTS .. E^'ra fihe> healthy clumps of Ti VL lO Mane Louise, from field. Write for Price List. CRABB & HUNTER, '^"rc-H."'"""^' Mention The Review whi-n vou write. CARNATIONS 800 D.WBKEAK $4.(0 per 100 600 SCOTT I 500 McGOW.AN 'r $3.00 per 100 400 METEORS ) At these prices to close them out quickly. Strong Field-Grown Plants. W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. V. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Fieid^rown Camatioii and Violet Plants A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington, III. Good Stock L.OW Prices. FIEI.D CABBAGE FIiAIfTS now readv for t^;ln^]lhlll^lnl/ in cold frames. Our wintered over Cal-lM^'c 1'l.ints iicmt run to seed. Price $1.00 per 1,o,jO. Order at once. 25,000 IiETTTTCE FI.AN'TS now readv for forcing. $1.50 per ItOO. Order at once and asic for our catalogue. CALEB BOGOS, Chcswold. Del. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Surplus Field Grown Carnation Plants.. Clean, healthy, strong plants with plenty of roots. White Cloud, white. C. .\. Dana. pink, lohn Voung, ■■ Dazzle, scarlet. Mary Wood, " Jubilee. " Storm King, " Gold Nugget, vellow. New York. pink. Psyche, variegated. Painted Ladv. pink. Lily Dean. " Mrs. C. H. Duhme, pink. Meteor, crimson. Send for Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La FAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 25,000 m arnations Fine Strong Plants, perfectly free from rust. Wm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Daybreak, Portia, Silver Spray, Kohinoor, $3.00 per 100; $2.i.00 per 10 li Cash with order. CHARLES SCHAFER, 220 Balmoral Ave.. Station X. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations- 50 per cent. Reduction Strong, field grown plants. Scott, also a few hundred each of Davbreak, .Maska and Mc- Gnwan, PAj a 100, $iS,00 a 1,(MW. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Upsal station, Penna.R.R. GERMANTOWN. PA. M^ntic.n The Review when y,.u write. CARNATIONS. Kathleen Pantlind, strong plants, $10.00 per 100. Flora Hill, strong plants 7.00 .Argyle, '■ '■ 7.00 Empress. " " 7.00 Red Wave, " " 7.00 Morello. " ■' 7.t0 HOFF & IiEMKE, (Paul Post Office I East Grand Bipids, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Davbreak. Eldorado and .Anna Webb, $'i,l)0 per 100 Portia. .McGowan and Scott 4.00 " FREI-: FROM RIST. CASH WITH ORDER. DANA A. HEBBOIT. - - OIiEAIT, K. T. Mention The Review when you write. OCTOBER 13, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists* Review. 523. Wholesale Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ■■^ >• 0 urowing unaer ; . _ " Roses and Camations %««« f£^.«f i^ss,. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES and can supply you when you cannot obtain them elsewliere jilants. We have also increased the space devoted to Enable us to supply any quantity. We grow our own stock and when you order from us you will g-et STRICTI.Y rSESH GOODS. We shall this season cut ftom 50,000- MAIDS, BRIDES, METEORS, KAISERINS and PERLES, and can supply any quantity at right prices. pnlE SHALL HAVE AN EXTRA LARGE SUPPLY OF HIGH GRADE GARPHi^VTIONS THIS SEASON AND MM CAN PLEASE YOLT IN THIS LINE. Regular Shipping Orders w.ll have special attention. Mention The Review when you write. GREATEST BARGAIN IN PLANTS '^'**'^'^'^'^*^'*^'^'''^'^'^'^'^^'^'^'^'^'^'^''^ m., $7. ".0 per too. Mete- s, Perles, Niphetos, 3 in., Parnatinnc Field-Grown, readv now. Daybreak, UaillllllUlli. s^ott McGowan; Jubilee, Rose Uueen, Helen Kellar, at $5.50 per 100, or $50.00 per lOiU, VinlotQ Marie Louise, field-grown, ready now, IIUICIO. J-, no per too, or $40.00 per 1000. Rubber Plants. ^'"' E'^stica. piams in Palms ARECA LUTESCENS, i^ COCOS WEDDELIANA, ^F KENTIA BELMOREANA, ir LATANIA BORBONICA. ^ Begonia pots, at $5.00 per doz Rex. 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., BUFFAI.O, N. Y. Mention P'lorists- Review when you write. ir _ ?|t For Sizes and Prices See Florists' Review, fkf ^» September 29th, Page 477. f f Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. ^ r^ i^ t^ i:» t!^ i» '^^ 'f' ^ *!:» rlr *!:» i? 'Ir i? »!» *!:» 4» r|» 'Ir rf:» i^ Mention The Review when you write. Adiantum Farleyense, i-in. pots, $1!0.00 per 100; 4in. pots, M5.00 per 100. >) $li.(X)per 100. SAMUBU MURRi^Y, Successor to Probst Pros. Floral Co . 1017 Broadway, - KANSAS CITY, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ...VIOLETS... .\ lew tliousand still k-lt at $3.00 to $4. HO per 100; $-2.5.00 to $30.00 per lOlXI. Healtliv, field-grown. Sample, 10c. Cash with order. .'Mso Lady Camp- bell, Swanlcv White and California. FRED A. TAYLOR, Canastota, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. INSURE ^.^^TiHrriRE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, I FORT WAYNE, IND. SPHAGNUMiyiOSS. .'\ very select quality, 7.5c per bale, ten bales, $6.00. Grown and packeci by M. I. LYONS, Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists* Review when you write. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Florists' rBatalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place. Chicago. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus Stock to sell to the trade advertise it in .... THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. 524 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 13. 1S9S. BALTIMORE. It is with a feeling ot great expec- tancv that the craft of Baltimore are now" viewing the near approaching season of toil. Both wholesaler and retailer uaving Spent the entire sum- mer in making repairs and getting things in shape are now in readiness for a prosperous and busy season of which the present outlook predicts an early start. Cut flower trade has picked up considerably. Stuff is plentiful and la fine condition; though prices are still a little off shade, which of course will be righted upon the arrival of a good killing frost. Chrysanthemums and violets have this week made their debut, but in both cases it would have been more desirable had this premature advent been deferred for several days longer, as the mums are still small and not thoroughly colored, while the fra- grance of the violets is their only re- deemable feature. Palms and fern-coasters are begin- ning to sell and with a few excep- tions our florists report sales ahead of this time last year. Owing to the death ot Mr. Robert Rennert. proprietor of the '■Hotel Rennert." of this city, funeral work was this week unusually in demand, there being as high as sixty floral de- signs made for that funeral alone. As yet few large wedding orders are being" booked, though quite a number of small ones have been filled since the first of the month. C. F. F. NEW YELLOW CARNATIONS. Gold Perle is the name of a new yel- low carnation that originated with the Morris Floral Co.. Morris. 111., and of which flowers have been sent us. The flower is of good size, finely formed, a very pleasing shade of yellow, with perfect calyx and the petals nicely fringed. We are very favorably im- presseu with it and believe it to be wea worthy of trial. It is a cross be- tween Buttercup and a seedling. The originators say it is now in its third year's trial. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. At the recent state fair the South Side Floral Co., H. P. Buckley, man- ager, captured all the blue ribbons on the different varieties of roses, and second premium on the exception. They were equally successful in the carnation classes. Their display of double fringed petunias and new Mam- moth verbenas attracted even more attention than the fine roses and car- nations. They have specially fine strains of these. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. IB VII BRIGHTON, MASS. ^:^^. ,( CUT STRINGS, 10 feet long, 50 cents each. 3hipped to an,v part of the countr> . T'^' MODEL IZ^'!.'""^'"" Also Wire Rose Stakes. (Cp:i Queens, N.Y.. Feb. 16, 'q?. Mr.Theron Parker. Brook- lyn, N.V. Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Camalion Sup- port, 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 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. '^^ Mr.Th I Park _ stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, ( Dailledouze Bros. W. HOBOKEN, N. J., Feb. 18, V Mr.Thero> Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. De ar Sir;-It gives me much pleasure ;o congratulate you upon your sue cess m gettmg up Imported and established ock of .Ai quality always on ind. also a complete line of Flesh Moss and Peat, etc. best Clierry u n,,d r,.i,k<: We are now uttering CATTIiEYA TBIAITAE and C. I.ABIATA, in Sheath, also ONCIDIUM VABICOSUM SOGEBII in Spike. L3g6r&Huil6li| Importers.. Mention Florists' Review when you write. {^m'nlV/rs'" Summit, N.J. k A A SEe^isCSb*:;"^ iUCDD'QDAMQIEQ 0^0 ^^^i^rT^^^m^ I ntnn o r HNolto my bill for an ideal carnation sup- port, a thing I havt been looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success in the sale of thera, I am, The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Uorton Street, BSOOKI.TN, N. 7. Mention The Review when you write. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, stroiig field-grown, Nivea, Md. Albertini, McGowan, etc $i.00 Primroses, best strain 2'A-m. pots, 3.00 Asp. Plumosus " ti.OO Asp. Sprengeri " 800 Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 Begonia Rex " 4.00 .Mignonette, .^lien's Defiance " 2.00 >It. of Snow Geranium *' 4.00 Vincas, -JJ-^-S'-i-in $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not. winter Howering. 2K-in 3.00 Booted Cutting's and Other Stock. Write us what you need and get prices. GREEnVE UNDERHILL, - Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. i BUY THE BEST. ^ Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. ^ A liberal packet for $1.00 % Plants at 75c per 100 or $4.00 per ■S 1000; 250 for $1.00, by express. I Albert M. Herr, I LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Reyiew when you write. <3 STOCK OF KUoLO. .500 Perles, 1«X) Brides, iriim Bridesmaid, fine stock, out ol 2M-inch pots, |;100 per 100, S25.00 per lOOO. VIOLETS, field grown clumps. $3.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.. . Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. OCTOBER 13, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 525 WATCH OIR CAR GO BY. LOADED WITH WHAT? WOODEN BOXES CONTAINING THE HNEST AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS THAT SKILL CAN PRODUCE. WHAT ELSE? BUNDLES OF ADVERTISEMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE WEST AND NORTHWEST, ANNOUNQNG THAT WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF riorists' Requisites, Chicago. Fall is the time Perennials plant All Strong rield-Grown Stock. }'er 100 Clematis Davidiana, 1 year f6.00 Funkia Alba 5.00 Hemerocallis flora 5.00 HoUvhocks, double, separate colors. ■per 1000. $W.CiO 5.00 Helianthus Multiflorusplenusand Soliel d'Or 5.00 Iris Germanica 1.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 VICK & MIUL* GO. ROGMBSTBB. N. Y. ATpntlon Florists' Rpvlew when you writp ^iSPARAGUS PtUMOSUS NANUS, 2K-in. pots, 1 iT.W PIT 100. Per 100 Boses, Bride- and liri-k'Siiiaids, S'A-'m. pots. . .$5.00 Cyperus Alternifoliiis, 'l^A-m. pots — , 2.50 Grevillea Bobnsta, '.J'i in. pots 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. ZIRNGIBBEU'S GIAINT PAMSIBS Plants of the above strains at the same rate as the common varieties, viz.. $^.00 per 1,000. With our system of packing plants can be sent safely any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REIVIOVEDTO^ge CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICt FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. The Review whe Tobacco Dust. rplus and room is scarce. 1 orders to the trade as long as surplus stock lasts at $12.00 per ton. $7.00 per •-. ton, $1.00 per 100 lbs. Cash must accompany eacli order. THOMPSONS you write. SONS, Rio Vista, Va. $1.00 per 10:». se- Frices on larger pplicatior. LILIUM HARRISII, Cyclamen Persicum Grandiflorum, fresli sei-d, in ,s distinct vari<-tii-s, pur KKI, ti.uu; per IIKMI. .XJ.Jl.J.J.J.J..i.j|.J>.XAX*XJ!.XJt.4^J.AJ.AX.LX='^roc"s, e'tc.""'' '''"'""'• CHINA -- Chinese Secred Lilies. On hand ;- Extra selected Iiily of the Valley, 2.(X)0 in a case r24.0O From cold storage : ^ A fine lot of Arancarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully r. W. O. SGMMIT2, JERSEY CITY, PS. J. F. & F. NURSERIES,^^T:5r:,V.°v Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Foil Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. PINK PAEONY f&LL PLANTIHC. • •••CLUIVIro**** per hundred. Will divide into two J.nd three. Easily :ultivated: need no protection during win- ter. Any florist having i big payers. Freight, ■ dista BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, III. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, £eam?/if?!lk„ stock. $.S.0O per 100. Only ; for growing I limited number. SIEBBECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | MITGMINQS & GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GRBBNHOUSE BUIUDING. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND EiniNGS. SEND FOUR CCNTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florists' Review when you write. OCTOBER 13, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review. 527 '"' ''"* Bouvardias Per 100 A. Neuner, in IJ^-in. pots, ready for shift. . ..$4.00 Pres. Garfield. IH " " •■ ...4.00 Vreelandi, I'A " " " .... 4.00 Hogarthii fi. pi. , 15^-in. pots, ready for shift, 3.00 Humboldti Pres. Cleveland •• 1% ■■ ■■ 2M ■ • VA ■■ ■■ 2'A ■■ ■• VA ■■ ■■ 2'A ■■ ■■ I'A ■■ ■■ 2'A ■■ ■■ VA ■■ ■■ 2'A •■ ready for shift ready for shift 4.50 3.00 4.50 3.C0 4 50 Rosea Multiflora ready for shift 3.00 4 50 The Bride Laeantha ready for shift ready for sliift 3.00 4.50 3.00 4 50 Extra fine stock of Hybiscns, Jessamines, Fuchsias, etc., for propagaticMi. Prices on ap- ""'" NAN2 & NBUNER. UOLHSVIbUE. KY. Mention The Review when you write. Cyclamen Plants NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. 600, 3-inch pots at $S.OO per 100. 2000, I ■• at 12.00 1000, 5 " at 25.00 500, (> ■• at ,50.00 The above plants are grown from the very choicest mixture of seed and are guaranteed first class in every respect. Sliipped direct from tlie grfcniiuiiscs. VaughanJcKellar&Winterson, 47 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO- Mention The Review when you write. PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, '^°« ^- "'■'''^■' s'- Chicago ANTON SCHLLTHEIS, ?«" «- College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vmce yourself. Price List cm .Applicaticm. Mention The Review HEALTHY VIOLETS.... F&RQUHAB. MABIE I.OUISI:. Strong, pot grown, 4-incli, $6.00 per hundred, $.50.00 per thousand. Cash with order. J. R. FREEMAN, '''''"^'^^"'^^''^«"^* WASHINGTON. D. C. The Revlp Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Jadoo ribre. (copy) Ai.i.i:g.anv, N. \., October 5, iSqS. The American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: — My stock of "Jadoo" is nearly exhausted again, and you will please send me 500 pounds by EMPIRE LINE, frt., as soon as convenient. My Carnations are a sight to behold. Am cutting large quantities now and the finest blooms I ever had. The foliage is very dark green clear to the ground. Am going to root all my cuttings in "Jadoo," and if I can afford it another season, will fill all my benches with clear "Jadoo." Am selling large quantities m w. Yours very truly, (Signed) W. L. FAROUHARSON. The American Jadoo Co. 817 Fairmount Avenue, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. PALMS Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel, and Forst. Cocos Weddeliana, Livistona Rotunditolia, Piioenix Reclinata and Ficus Elastica and Elastica Var. Pandanus Veitchii and Pandanus 4 Dracaena Sanderiana, etc. Hardy, stocky and Perfect. An immense stock of all sizes up to elegant specimens. If you do not know the quality of my stock ask some one who does. I can guarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything. SEND FOR \VHOLF.S.\LE PRICE LIST. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Piiiladelpiiia, Pa. ROSES- A. S. MacBEAN, lerican Beauty. Bride. Bridesmaid. Perle. La France. Testout. Morgan, Niphetos Kaiserin, 3 and 4-inch ASFASAGUS FI.UMOSUS, all sizes. MARIE I.OUISE VIOLETS, young plants, well rooted. LAKEWOOD, N. J. I-"J. VffN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points No rights €)r lefts. Price per box of l,00O, 60c; liy umil, 75c; iu lots of 5,000 by Ex., 53c per 1,000. HENRY A. DREER. When writing memiun F 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. _ :ii!llH!iiii;iiiiliii';iiiliiiiiiiliiiiiiillii;:iiiiiii]iiiiii:iiiii imi mm nm :iiiii' iiiii miii: iiii 1 Now in Course of Preparation... I The riorists' I Manual... S „ . By WM. SCOTT B Price, ,^^.^ „,..,- OF OTHE.ft6::^K^P^ W ChlCAGO Mention Florists* Review when you write. Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .•\n assortment ol twenty varieties iHftv i-achi, riurchasiTs' st-lectinn (roiu Shrubs quoted in trade list at $4.00 to $7.00 per UK), will lie furnished for $5O.O0, F II li , ulieri casli a, companies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Siirubs. .\n assortment of twenty varieties (fifty each), purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $7.00 to $10.00 per 100. will be furnished for $75.00, F. O. B. when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing cliarged at cost. 100,000 California Privet. 1 vear. 2 years, 3 years. 5.000 Deutzia Gracilis, 12 to 15 inches, very fine for Florists to Force, S6.00 per 100. $50.00 per I.IKKI, lO,OO0 Hydrang'ea Paniciilata, different sizes VERY LOW PRICES 0^ VINES. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 lear $35.00 p. r I imxI; 2 lears, $50.00 per 1.000. Actinidia Arg-uta iir l'ulM,'aiii.i, 1 vcr $8. OO per 100; 2 years. $16.00 per 100. Clematis Paniculata, from S-im h i-.t-^ $35.00 per l.OOO; 4-inch pots. $60.00 per 1,000; open ground. 2 vears, ver> strung, $75.00 per l.lllMI. Eng'lish Ivy. 1 vear. from open ground, strong, $50.00 per 1,000; 2 years, very long vines, $60.00 per l.OIKJ. 'Wichuraiana Boses, 1 year. $48.00 per 1.000; very strong. 2 years, $75.00 per 1.000. DECIDIOIS TREES. An immense stock of Norwav, Sugar, Silver and Svcamore Maples, Purple-leaved Beech, Cut- leaved Birch, Catalpas. Elms, Lindens, Horsechestnuts. Magnolias, Oaks and Willous, OF INTEREST FVFRfiRFFN TRFFki4ty.LikiAtyikk: Carter's Seven Years In The Lread. and Still There. Decorative Evergreens 1 A p-rrn^^ %V/|| n mVIII A\ the most popular decorative used- /\l\ILI%0 TTILLF oItI I LAA/Xj She is in some swell decoration every- day and Sunday too. You will see her strong in the Knights Templars Con- clave at Pittsburg. We will, as usual, furnish the largest majority for the 'Mum shows. HOW ABOUT THAT PEACE JUBILEE ? Let us supply you. Carter's Smilax is packed only in three sizes. Our No. 1 cases, contents of same will cover 600 sq. ft. of wall space, weight 50 lbs., price $8.00. No. 2 cases will cover 400 sq. ft., weight 35 lbs., price $5.50. No. 3 cases, the Parlor Brand, will cover 200 sq. ft., weight 25 lbs., price $3.75. ^* ^ J- ^ J- ^ ^ Ohamaerop Palm Leaves, These beautiful leaves are as graceful as your Uateftiias. They will not wilt in decorations. .* -ji -jt .j* -j* >« -M J^ -J* -Jt J* J* .* .* J* -J* J^ Cut \>jth a long stem, $3.00 per hundred. Cut Sabal Palm Leaves, the steam heated room kind, keeping qualities a close second to the Prepared Palms, $4.00 per hundred. Ghamaerop Growns. Wc can furnish any quantity, any size, from 3 to 5 feet hi^h, 4 to 10 leaves, per dozen, $4.00. NEEDLE PINES, our "Superb Brand," is still on the increase, per dozen, $4.00. OLIR AGEINTS : HARRY A. BUNYARD, 105-107 Hudson Street, New York, N. Y. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, 67 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. SAM'L S. PENNOCK, 1612-14-16 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. E. A. SEIDEWITZ, 36 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Md. E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. ELLIS &. POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, Milwaukee, Wis. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO., 1322 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. A. TILTON &. SON, 85 Woodlawn Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. F P- HUNTINGTON &. PAGE, 136-138 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Can furnish Stock promptly or will be sent. Express Charges Paid, when Cash accompanies order to I GEO. M. CARTER, EVERGREEN, Ala., I. S. A. 530 The Weekly Florists' Review^ OCaOBER 13, KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMPBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers madeni the hest material, sliell, hrebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all.around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOR PABTICULARS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEYseLLs Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE © VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Qualcer Cliy Machine Worlds, RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS Get our Fof GREENHOUSES. Catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. Mention The Review Vfhen yoij write. Lord & Burnham Co. Horticultural Architects and Builders Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc.. erected complete with our Patent Iron Construction; or for material only ready for erection. Estimates furnished also for Cmress Greenhouse Material. Largest builders of Greenhouse Structures. Plans and construc- tion embrace latest improve- ments. Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Sendlcts. postage to New York office for latest catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS. Send B cents postage for Greenhouse Healing and Ventilating Catalogue. New York OrricE: St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th St. Write for Circular of Cypress Hot Bed 5ash and Frames. General Ornce AND Works: Irvington-on- Hudson, N.Y. lOMN (Jc) —^ ^,;UESCRIPTION jIIONINGER^' \\m-\mmki(filCAQO. Every Description Greatest variety in styles and sizes, superior workmanship, honest materials, thoroughness of construction, durability, correct principles, simplicity, ease of operation, right results — no other line of Steam and Hot Water Heaters has all of these in its favor. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. V. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre St.. NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOQQ-nACKAY'CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St.. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. ■SPENCE' HEATER. GLASS- Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CVPRESS BARS, ETC. aniifactured (J jonnhc ii Qnnc Factory. Queens Borough by i-JaCODS&bOnS, Office. 406 W.I 3th St.. NY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc , AT Wholesale. SASH HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATIS Send Four Cents for Catalogue . GREENHOUSE BUILDING COPVRIGHT, 1898, BY PUOeiSTS' PUBL.ISI1IMG CO.. 520-53S Caxton Building. CHICAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20, 1898. No. 47. NEW ORCHID. The Illustration, which is from a photograph specially taken for The is named Cattleya labiata Mrs. Clar- ence H. Mackay, and was exhibited at the New York Florists' Club meeting October 10. There being no orchid ex- Cattleya Labiata Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay. Review, shows the only plant of a new variety of cattleya introduced by the Rosary Flower Co., New York City. It pert present, it was passed with a com- plimentary notice. The plant has six growths and nineteen flowers, which are as large as those of C. Gigas. The sepals and petals are rich amethyst; the lip, very large and prettily frilled, is almost entirely claret colored. D. DUTCH BULBS. Bv Walter Wilshike. [Read before the Canadian Horticultural .Asso- ciation, at the Toronto Convention.] The subject, "Dutch Bulbs" has been much discussed of late years, and many and varied have been the com- ments from higher authorities than the present essayist. Your executive committee have, however, been kind enough to give me the easiest part of the controversy. "Can they be grown by the retailer to pay?" Had it read, "Can they be grown by the wholesaler to pay?" my reply could only have been a big "No," so far as my experi- ence goes, and it would have taken a long time to have figured out the profit in the prices of flowers grown from Dutch bulbs at the quotations of the past few years in the lists of whole- sale prices. With the retailer things are differ- ent. There is still a very fair margin of profit between the price of Dutch bulbs at the present time and the price of cut flowers to the consumer. The average price for the best known and widely grown varieties of tulips does not exceed $10 per thousand, de- livered, and these sell in Montreal for from 50 to 75 cents per dozen, accord- ing to quality, while at Christmas King of the Yellows has broug'ht $1 per dozen. Paper White and Von Sion narcissus bring the same prices as tu- lips, and hyacinths, both cut and grown in pots and pans, have made a profit for the retailer who grows them. Dutch bulbs are such easy things to grow, to anyone who will use his com- mon sense and understands anything about their requirements, that any re- tailer can manage them successfully; and grown well they will always com- 532 The Weekly Florists^ Review. OCTOBER 20, 1898. mand the admiration of our custom- ers and admiration leads to purchase and purchase to realization of profits. It is true there has not been the de- mand for Dutch bulbs these past few years, and there has been less demand for other varieties of cut flowers, ow- ing to the general depression of all trades and general scarcity of cash among our patrons. With a return of general prosperity I do not see why Dutch bulbs should not soon be grown with profit by the wholesaler. There will, however, always be a fair mar- gin for profit in a moderate quantity grown by the retailer. Some may rea.?on that if there is no profit to the wholesaler there is also none to the retailer, as there should be a profit for the greenhouse and a profit for the store or else there is no real profit. In answer to that I would say that there are more ways than one in which they are profitable in the store, and that is in window displays. There are no other flowers that will give the variety of form and coloring that help to brighten the florists' win- dows through the winter months. By their cheapness they can be more ex- tensively used than other flowers at that season, and an attractive window is a large item in a successful busi- ness, so that what is lost in making the display is really gained in adver- tisement, and consequently increased trade. Make your window attractive with Dutch bulbs, and if customers do not want to buy them they may help to attract them to those fine large carna- tions at a dollar or more per djozen, or American Beauty roses at $12 to $18 per dozen in which there may or may not be greater profits. My advice would be to study the requirements of your trade, grow the majority in white and prevailing selling colors, grow in mod- eration, but enough to supply your trade, and provide a bright display for your window, and Dutch bulbs can be grown by the retailer to pay. Summer Flowering Carnations. The retail florist is often asked for carnations in the soring and would be oftener if a satisfactory plant could be supplied. The plant that has flowered all winter, and then lifted, say in April, from the bench, and sold in May, is not the thing; that sort of plant will give you good results if severely cut down and lifted with a good lump of soil and expertly han- dled. If cuttings are put in at once from plants left in the field or from those planted inside, you can by next May have good little plants in ZV2 or 4-inch pots. Of course they must be kept growing during winter and stopped at least once and kept in a light house where the night tempei'a- ture is about 45 degrees. Some may remark that it would hardly pay to grow them all winter, but it does. You can get quite as much per dozen as you can for 4-inch geraniums, and they have certainly not taken up more room; in fact, considerably less. Another way is to lift some of your field plants, the smallest are the best for the purpose, and that is what you will have after your houses are filled. Pot them firmly in 4 or 5-inch pots and plunge in a cold frame. All flower- ing shoots and even long growths should be pinched off. The better the frame is protected from frost the bet- ter the plants will winter. Air should be given on all days when the temper- ature is above freezing, and even when it is below, if the sun is shining brightly. Hard freezing does the plants no harm unless they have been induced to make a tender growth by keeping the frame close. These plants will be in flower by middle of May and if properly handled be very satis- factory for summer flowering. We often hear complaints from our patrons of carnations dying in the garden. The cause is the continual and senseless use of the hose, and some of our commercial florists have not gotten over it yet. The geraniums and coleus struggle along in a half-hearted way under this daily drizzle administered by the hired man, but the carnation succumbs. And just here let me say that a worthy friend and ex-alderman of Ottawa, Canada, tossed his chin and pooh-poohed a few years ago at a re- mark of mine that "Carnations should never be watered artificially." This past season has more than demon- strated this fact that all our large growers knew years ago. For just twelve weeks, June, July and August, we did not have a shower that pene- trated one inch, yet with constant stir- ring of the soil the carnations kept growing. One of the most discourag- ing things to the plant man is that when he sells the plants either for the flower bed, border or room, the poor things are left to the tender but igno- rant mercy of the purchaser, and that is why it is far more satisfactory to sell a dozen American Beauties for four dollars, or a hundred violets for half the amount. The intelligence of the purchaser or recipient extends to their ultimate fate (the ash barrel). Ampelopsis Veitchii. This plant belongs to the nursery- man, but florists handle it largely. We raise a thousand or two every spring from seed and they make strong plants by fall. Spring is the best sea- son to plant them, but how to winter them is the question just now. We sow them in February and when bench is not so valuable grow them along dur- ing summer in 4-inch pots. This per- fectly hardy plant is easily misman- aged when in pots and the writer has had several experiences by losing hun- dreds during winter. Hardy as it is, it should have been standing outside for several weeks, and no protection re- ceived till end of November, when they should be placed in a cold frame and the pots surrounded with tan bark, spent hops, ashes, or some such mate- rial, and the frame covered with glass till end of next March, when it should be removed for fear of the plants start- ing into growth. They should be plant- ed as soon as the ground is dry in the spring and always dormant. If forced into leaf under glass and then planted and a late frost occurs, you will have to replace them or lose your customer. Chrysanthemums. Before these lines are in type there will be some spaces on the bench where early "mums" have already been cut. If they are of desirable sorts and you wish to continue the stock, lift the desired quantity of plants from the bench and plant in flats with 4 inches of soil and give them a place in a cool house. Another plan is to select a few of the strongest cuttings at once and grow them along, later planting them on a bench from which many cuttings can be procured. I mention this now because it is average human nature to give little time or attention to a crop after you have reaped tlie benefit of its product. The successful florist has one eye and thought fixed on the present and his best half of vision and mind on plans and preparations for the future. Azaleas. There will be some florist who has not yet potted his newly arrived aza- leas, rhododendrons and metrosideros. The most important point is, don't pot them before you have soaked the ball a few seconds in a tub of water, and when you pot let the soil be firmly rammed round the old ball or the water will pass readily through the new sod and leave the ball where only the roots are that sustain the plant. OCTOBEll 20, 189S. The Weekly Florists* Review* 533 Ivan Rachel Dussie Geoffrey Joan Gwendoline Aster-Flowered Dahlias. Oscar Hilda Charlotte The coolest house you have is the place for these plants, and if it is shady none the worse. After two weeks select your Deutsche Perle, Simon Mardner and Vervaneana for Christmas flowers and put into a temperature of GO degrees at night. It may ruin the plant, but people don't expect anything more and a pretty azalea will last much longer and is less expensive than a dozen roses at the holidays. WILLIAM SCOTT. THE DAHLIA. Fashion in flowers has again de- cided that the dahlia is worthy of pop- ular enthusiasm, and when one looks over a collection of nearly 300 named varieties and notes the wonderful shapes and colors one can but wonder that this flower has not always been the favorite that it is now becoming. The dahlia has a nlace in the season between the gladiolus and chrysanthe- mum that cannot be well filled by any other flower and its brilliant colors and beautiful forms are enough to make any one an enthusiast. We are amateurs in dahlia culture, but our large collection has been the wonder of every one who has visited them, and the orders for cut blooms have come in so rapidly that we find them quite profitable. In fact, we be- lieve every florist ought to grow at least "a stock of some of the most de- sirable varieties. But when one comes to talk of desirable sorts it is very hard to choose a few best kinds as there are so many that are lovely that it is hard to draw the line at a few. There are four recognized types — the Single, Show and Fancy, or large flowered. Pompons, or small flowered, and the Cactus class, but it is some- times hard to draw the lines of classi- fication between the different types, as there are varieties that are so nearly equal distant between the ideals of each type that it is hard to say to which they belong. Sometimes a Pompon, if well grown, will be larger than some of the Shows, if the plant is not well grown, and others are near- ly equally between the Show and Cac- tus types; as specimens of these Amer- ican Flag, Fern Leaved Beauty, and Queen of Yellows, are usually classed as Show and Fancy, but are fully as near to the Cactus type. The single varieties are very pretty, but have very little value for cut flow- ers, as they drop their petals so quick- ly. John Downie and Painted Lady are among the best singles. Little Dorothy is a new dwarf single, which makes a fine pot plant. Snowclad is the best small white Pompon. Little Beauty, Red Piper, Daybreak, Vivid, Dr. Webb, Little Val- entine, and Beauty Inconstant make up a fine collection of Pompons. In Show and Fancy sorts. King of Dwarfs is a fine purnle, John Sladden, a beautiful maroon. A. D. Lavoni, Miss Florence Shearer, Teddy, Density, Ele- ganta, and Model of Perfection, are all excellent pinks; Pluton, Fanny Pur- chase, Miss Dodd, and Yellow Boy, are among the best yellows. Purity, Beau- ty, and John Walker are all fine white varieties. Among combination colors. Zephyr stands at the head. Country Lad, Edith Connor, Miss Browning. American Flag, and Fern-Leaved Beauty are worthy of general cultiva- tion, and for beautiful shadings are hard to beat. Mrs. Dexter is a lovely blending of orange and salmon. The new Cactus type is at present creating the greatest sensation, and it is no wonder for their loose, grace- ful petals are such a contrast to the older ball-shaped flowers. Nymphaea is a beautiful light pink, Marchioness of Bute, a lovely pink and white, Clif- ford W. Bruton, Sunlight, and Mrs. E. C. Monroe are lovely yellows. Black Prince and Zulu are fine dark maroons, Lyndhurst a fine scarlet. Bronze Cac- tus, Unique and Iridescent are beau- tiful blended colors. Orange King a fine orange, Henry Patrick the finest white, Amphion is a combination of red, yellow and amber, Oban a lovely rosy lavender, overlaid with a silvery fawn, Xanthia and William Miller are lovely purplish wine color, Maid of Kent is cherry red tipped with pure white, but sometimes comes with pure red flowers and others nearly all white; it is one of the best and al- ways attracts attention. There are many other fine sorts, but those named are among the best. The Cactus class has two failings: they are, as a rule, later in blooming than other classes, and the stems are short on most varieties. There are some exceptions, however, in both cases, and the varieties we have re- commended are among the best In these respects. The next sensation in dahlia culture will be the new type to be called the "Aster flowered," an engraving from a photograph of twelve fine blooms from as many different varieties of this new type is presented with this arti- cle. The four in the center row are all different shades of pink and the twelve sorts make a collection hard to equal. The description of the class is as fol- lows: Flowers not as large as the Show type; petals, however, are longer and often rolled or folded, sometimes cut, serrated or fringed, inner petals often curled and twisted; always shows a small yellow center, blossoms very graceful, usually on long stems and unequalled for cut flowers. They undoubtedly will be a great acquisi- tion. L. H. READ. CARNATIONS FOR FALL FLOWER- ING. Please give a list of the best half dozen carnations for flowering outside (naming colors) to fill in the gap be- tween the clearing off of the green- 534 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 20, house stages and the coining in of the new crop, and tell me the best man to write to for them. Toronto. W. P. T. In answer to "W. P. T." would say that almost all of the varieties that are good winter bloomers would do to furnish flowers in the field during the months of August, September and Oc- tober. The Yellows are an exception and they could be dispensed with dur- ing that time, although Gold Nugget may prove to be valuable for this pur- pose. From present outlook it prom- ises to be a fine winter variety. The very latest varieties have not yet been tested for this purpose and there is plenty of material among the older sorts. Portia, which with us is about useless inside, is still fine out of doors, and worth growing for that purpose alone. The following is what I con- sider the six most desirable varieties for field flowering and covers all the shades of color that is necessary: Flora Hill, white; Portia, scarlet; Day- break, light pink; Scott, deep pink; Tidal Wave, deep rose pink; Mrs. Bradt, variegated. If you expect fine flowers with a good stem the plants must be tied up and disbudded. Such stems and flowers as we get inside during winter and spring it is impossible to produce out- side. We cannot recommend any one firm. There are many thoroughly reli- able people who advertise all of these kinds. Plants for this purpose should be propagated in November and grown on during winter, and when planted out at end of April should be in 3-inch pots and be nice, branched plants. W. SCOTT. The best way to keep violets sweet: Get an odorless box. line it with white tissue paper, put glasses of water in the box, put your violets in the water, cover them over with the paper and close the box; keep them airtight and in a moderate temperature; the ice- box is too cold for violets: leave them on the counter: use the same box and paper every day. Your customers would sooner get violets out of such a box than the window or ice-box. Shoe, soap or any other such kind of boxes should never be used. Violets are queer flowers, even paper will extract their fragrance. If your grower ships direct have him use the same box and paper all the time, and don't change them. If you make any funeral designs of chrysanthemums don't forget to use autumn leaves; they are very appro- priate. Long, loose, flat bunches will be much in demand, and sprays of as- paragus look well among autumn leaves. If you make any ivy wreaths, try a spray of Japanese maple or Berberis Thunbergii on the left side close to where you tie the bow. Let's visit the potting shed of a small country florist. Our friend has just got an order for a wreath to be made in a hurry. He has neither wreath, wire, toothpicks nor moss, and very few flowers. He is in despair; he is unused to such an emergency and looks appealingly to us. We assure him that everything will be all right, and ask him to watch us. There are some single tuberoses over in one cor- ner of the garden, and a good bunch of white cosmos, a few pretty white cactus dahlias, and just a cluster of pompon chrysanths; alongside the fence there is a big tamarix bush. We cut a couple of willow sticks from tbe side of a ditch and twist them into a wreath; we get a ball of twine and with the materials mentioned pro- ceed to arrange the wreath, first plac- ing the tamarix, then the cosmos. We complete the wreath as we go on; we finish one side, then we stop and start where we commenced, so as the wreath when finished points like a laureate wreath. We make the wreath good and full, and don't put our dahlias in exact distances, but cluster them, and we finish off with our cluster of mums. This wreath can be made just as hand- some as the best mossed wreath with all its wires and sticks, only fasten them well and cover the string with greens. We gave our friend just a les- son that would be useful to hundreds of country florists. If you have flowering begonias, a few carnations, some swainsona and a few odds and ends you are always able to supply a design or bunch on short notice. Don't go to the cemetery and get cast away designs, for if your cus- tomers hear of it they will boycott you. When you make bunches arrange them loosely and tie them near the bottom, put your best flowers to the front. We are back to the city again to find lots of grand cattleyas on the counter, and several orders for them to be ar- ranged in many ways. First we take up a funeral bunch, some nice sprays of Asparagus tenuissimus and A. Far- leyense for greens; then we start with a few sprays of Dendrobium phalaen- opsis, and after them the cattleyas with the lips facing upwards. We make the bunch loose and graceful, facing both ways, and tie a bow of cattleya ribbon in the center, making a semi- high bow. The next is a dinner order, and we take a plant of Farleyense, dump it out of the pot. put it in the vase or bas- ket, pack in round with green moss, stick a few sprays of fine asparagus round, and then arrange a few cattle- yas amongst the fern, having the lips facing the guests; a few sprays of D. Phalaenopsis facing on the asparagus will look well. The next is a box of orchids, and we paper our prettiest box nicely. Put in the bottom and on the sides some flne ferns, then put the flowers in and Just put one or two of your most delicate ferns partly over the flowers. Have your best boy deliver them, for they are our flnest. You have trouble with your violets, they are not bunched right. Get your grower in, and show him how, or send a bunch properly done to him. Get him to put plenty of leaves round them. IVERA. AMONG BOSTON GROWERS. F. R. Mathison, Waltham. Among our growers of high-grade roses is F. R. Mathison, and a glimpse inside of his greenhouses will con- vince anyone that he knows how to do it. Mr. Mathison has six houses, covering about 25,000 square feet. These are all planted to roses, mostly Brides and Bridesmaids, with one house of Kaiserins, which is. however, not entirely to the liking of Mr. Math- ison on account of its cropping propen- sity, but he grows it on account of its excellent summer quality; that is, of throwing good-sized bloom. His roses are grown in benches, built rather lower than the average, and deeper, as he carries over part of them two seasons, claiming that he can get a greater portion of A No. 1 bloom from the older plants, and judg- ing by the quality he brings into the market, there is no doubt but his views are right. He believes also in early planting of young stock, getting them well grown before making them commence their season's work. His OCTOBER 20, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 535 Vie V in the store of Mr. P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago. plants this year are fine, and he should be in the swim with first-class stock. For a side crop he grows about 2,000 plants of bouvardias, all of the double pink and white varieties. These he grows in the open ground during the summer months, transplanting to boxes when he houses them in August. He sets these along the edge ot his rose beds, and the quality of the bloom is in keeping with the quality of his roses, and will easily bring from 6 cents to 10 cents a head, the stems be- ing from 1.5 to 20 inches long. Mr. Mathison uses steam as his method of heating. He does not cater for or want any local trade, but sells everything to the dealere, sending a salesman to the Boston Co-Operative Market every day. The Wayside Farm, Milton. Cyclamen and primroses are the pre- dominating crops at this famous es- tablishment and the efficient manager, Mr. George Anderson, has established for himself a national reputation as a grower of excellent specimens of these two staples. Of cyclamen he has in the neighbor- hood of 2,000 plants, the larger portion of which are seedlings, seed sown dur- ing January and February. In former years Mr. Anderson has carried his plants through the heat of the sum- mer inside the houses, and in pots, but after experimenting last season found that plants put out of doors, planted in a well shaded frame with plenty of air. came through the hot weather in better shape: while the ex- pense of taking care of them and the anxiety as to how they would summer was reduced to a minimum, and his plants were in fine condition to pot up and house. Primroses are treated in a similar manner, being out of doors in a frame, but are grown in pots. Mr. Anderson devotes two houses, 166x15, to carnations, Scott being his favorite variety. In another house he has about 1,000 well grown plants of poinsettias, a Christmas crop of which he makes a specialty. The most of these are from cuttings made this sea- son, and the outlook is that he will have a gorgeous bench of blooms by the holidays. Another house is de- voted to chrysanthemums of mixed varieties, planted in a solid bed and grown to single stem and flower. Hy- drangeas is another of Mr. Anderson's specialties, and he propagates these largely, making the cuttings early and growing in the open ground all sum- mer, wintering in a deep frame. For other crops he is this year grow- ing quite a large lot of stevlas, both the tall and the dwarf, grown in pots all summer, and a house of mignonette, from seed planted in August. He be- lieves in utilizing all of his space, and under all benches that he can he grows mushrooms, E. and W. K. Wood, West Newton. At West Newton I rau across the chrysanthemum expert, Elijah Wood ("Little Woody,',' as he is affectionate- ly called by members of the craft), and he and his brother, W. K., kindly showed me through the houses, to- gether with W. W. Edgar, of Waverly, and Brother Mott, of Philadelphia, who happened along at the same time that I did. The Messrs. Wood enjoy a remark- able local trade, hence their houses are used to grow a general collection of plants and flowers. They have to a great extent gone out of mum gro'W- ing, one house of about ~0i) plants be- ing the extent this year. These ara grown in a bench, and to single stems. In this house they also grow, planted in benches, Antirrhinum majus grand- iflora, a type of which they introduced several years ago. The staples, violets and carnations, are grown largely. The former are planted both in a house and in frames out of doors, and are looking very- well. Lady Campbell is the variety most in evidence. They are trying a few seedling pinks of their own, which look promising, as do also part of a bench of white ones, now in third season; this is a seedling from Day- break and with a strong Daybreak habit and appearance. As is neces- sary in a place of this sort, a general collection of palms, ferns and flower- ing plants have to be grown, and these show good care and are especially adapted to the demands of their cus- tomers. C. E. Holbrow, Brighton. Among the rose experts which bring their product to Boston is Charles Hol- brow, and a look at his place will con- vince anyone that he knows how to grow them. He confines himself to Brides and Bridesmaids, and his 25,000 square feet of glass contain nothing else. He grows altogether in benches and believes that the best results are obtained from young plants, and, with the exception of one small house, all of his roses were planted in June, and are now in good condition to crop. Mr. Holbrow is for the first time trying part of a bench of grafted stock, but is not satisfied so far with the result of the trial. He uses entirely new soil every year, making a fresh compost during the dull season in the summer. His roses are given a foot of space and tied up to wire stakes, kept in position by a wire which runs lengthwise of his bench. Besides the roses, he has one house devoted to odds and ends for a local trade, of which he can control quite an amount. W. H. Elliott, Brighton. Talk about your Smilax Kings, your Rose Kings, or your Carnation Kings! They are not in it, compared to the Asparagus King, Mr. W. H. Elliott, and a dozen years ago if such houses now used by Mr. Elliott had been thought of and suggested, the person whose mind had conceived such houses would have been considered a subject for an insane asylum. It remained, however, for Mr. Elliott, who at once, on the introduction of Asparagus plu- mosus, appreciated the value of it as an improvement over any other known plant, as a florists' green for decora- tive purposes, and he has year by year increased his capacity for growing this vine, until he now has eight large houses entirely devoted to it, and last year he cut and marketed in the neigh- borhood of 50,000 strings. He has it in all stages of growth, from this 536 The Weekly Florists^ Review. OCTOBER 21), 1S9< -year's- seedlings to strings forty feet in lengtli. Mr. Elliott does not grow his stock in pots, but believes in con- stant transplanting, and uses sliallow -benches for this purpose. During the summer months aspara- ;gus makes very little growth, but dur- .ing the cooler fall the growth is very .rapid, and Mr. Elliott is now busy thinning out the heavy undergrowth, which he ties in bunches and sells, and stringing for the new runners. He Mses a strong linen cord for this pur- pose, which, being of a green color, does not have to be cut out when the vine is cut. The common cut worm is the worst enemy he has to deal with and requires constant hunting to keep -him in check. Besides the asparagus, Mr. Elliott's main crop is roses, and he has several houses in all stages of growth, all planted in benches, and in an average ■depth of three inches. Mr. Elliott says soil is expensive, and for one sea- son's growth three inches is enough, and he is entirely satisfied with re- sults. The most of his plants are of this year's planting and comprise mostly Brides and Maids, with one house devoted to President Carnot and one house to Kaiserin, both young stock. He has also a house of Kaiser- ins from which he has been cutting all summer. These he will soon throw out, their season's usefulness being about at an end. To replace these he has been grow- -Ing along a lot of Brides, which are now elegant plants. These plants Jjave from the time they came out of ihe sand been grown constantly in a Tjench, and have been transplanted two or three times, each time giving them a little more space and a little deeper soil, a much cheaper method of handling than by using pots, and ob- taining much stronger plants and al- most as good as if they had been planted in their permanent quarters early in the season. Plants handled this way make close, compact balls of roots, and the setback caused by transplanting is very slight — in fact, .part of a bench that Mr. Elliott had .planted the day before hardly showed a sign of a wilt, the soft tips being as erect as if they had been there for weeks. A house of Gontiers in benches showed signs of aL immense crop later on, while a house of Jacks, planted in a solid bed, has some excellent look- ing canes, which bid fair to throw some bloom later on. Mr. Elliott also makes a feature of ■pot-grown chrysanthemums for com- mercial sales. These are grown in the open ground during the summer and potted during the early part of Sep- tember, mostly in 7 and S-inch, and are disbudded to one flower to each stem. Mr. Elliott is about the only -grower who makes it a business to grow pot chrysanthemums for Boston market and handles about 2.000 plants yearly. He believes in utilizing all of the room possible and grows quite a 3ot of small-sized nephrolepis along the edge of his rose benches, which are later put into a bench to make salable plants. Mr. Elliott knows a good thing when he sees it, apd has devoted a house with an east and west exposure to that gem of house plants, the Boston fern. These are in all stages of growth and are unexceptionally fine stock, be- ing of a good, hard growth, with a deep green color, showing a splendid condition for shipping; in fact, some of his specimen plants in S and 10- inch pots can't be equaled anywhere, being good, heavy plants, with fronds from IS to 20 inches long — just such a plant as a lover of house plants would pick out to ornament his drawing room. Besides the Brighton place, Mr. El- liott has a large amount of glass at Newtonville. which lie leases. This place is devoted to roses and chrysan- themums. He expects to cut about l.^.OOO blooms of chrysanthemums, all grown to single flowers. This crop he follows by and by with young roses, which he grows to sell in the pots. AMONG ST. PAUL GROWERS. C. Bussjaeger. Chris Bussjaeger, of Charles street, has a neat range of six houses con- taining about 8.000 feet of glass. His first house was erected in 1896, two more were added in 1897, and three rose houses erected the present, sea- son. He grows a general line of greenhouse stock for the trade, his principal stock for the coming season being roses and carnations. Of the former he has Perle, Bride, Brides- maid, Wootton and Beauties, all of which are in prime condition with promise of a full crop of bloom later. In carnations we noted Daybreak, Scott, Silver Spray. Jubilee, Rose Queen and Flora Hill. He has one house devoted to single stem mums of the leading varieties, all in fine condi- tion. One house will be devoted to violets, while another is devoted to smilax and asparagus. For the spring trade he grows a general line of bed- ding plants and also forces quite a quantity of bulbs. His place is heated throughout by steam and is well built and well managed. Carlsen & Laoritsen. Carlsen & Lauritsen, located at the entrance to Como Park, have the houses and ground formerly owned and operated by C. I. ■^''arren. They rented the place during 1895 and 1896, purchasing it in 1897. Their range consists of seven houses, containing about 12,000 feet, their stock consist- ing principally of roses, carnations and violets. In roses they have the following benched for winter bloom- ing: 500 Meteor, 700 Bride, 1,000 Bride.sniaid. 400 Perle, 600 Wootton, 200 Siebrecht, 300 Testout and 3.50 Beauties. They find Meteor, '^'ootton. Bride and Bridesmaid, the most prof- itable varieties, though careful records of returns indicate that Beauties are not far behind. Siebrecht and Testout are beautiful flowers, but are too shy bloomers to be profitably grown, and will most likely be discarded after this season. In carnations their specialty is the Daybreak, the tried and true, which grows to perfection here. Their plant- ing this year will include Flora Hill, Jubilee, Triumph, Scott and Silver Spray. One house is devoted to vio- lets and a small one to smilax. For the spring trade they grow quantities of bedding plants. This season they have built two new houses and repaired their boiler room. Their stock is sold to the trade in this city. Their evident thrift, push and energy are apparent on every side, while their stock grades mostly firsts and is eagerly sought after. X. Y. Z. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GK.\XT. Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED E\'ERY THIRSDAV BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520=535 Caxton Building. Chicago. 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per incn, Jr.oo; H page, Ji3-5o full page, S27.00. Discounts; 6 times, 5 per cent; ij times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowea only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSq8. NEW YORK. The Market. There were many wrinkled brows among the commission men last week, for the most of the ice boxes were con- tinually full of unsold stock, yet the quantity of flowers sold in New York is simply enormous. Here are a few of the figures I've gathered for you: they may be of interest to many both here and in Europe. These figures rep- resent the average daily sales through the commission houses at the present time: 65,000 roses, 10,000 lily of the valley, 20,000 violets. 10.000 carnations, 5,000 chrysanthemums, 1,000 orchids. 5,000 adiantum. 500 asparagus and smi- lax, 5,000 dahlias, 25.000 common and fancy ferns. 5,000 bunches cosmos, ageratum, bouvardia, mignonette and other miscellaneous flowers. Then there are the small growers who dis- pose of at least 25,000 mixed flowers every morning at the Thirty-fourth street market, and we must also note the vast quantity shipped from private places and carried from amateurs' gar- dens into the city every day; they at least represent 20,000 flowers. When we contemplate the above fig- ures we can readily understand the de- spairing cries heard in the market dur- ing wet or dull days. There is a great OCTOBER 20, The Weekly Florists^ Review, 537 A Corner in the Store of Adam Sekenger, Bangor, Me. amount of work and worry connected with this flower business ot New Yorlc, and notwithstanding all the grunts and croaks heard about bad times and comparisons with London and Paris, we are forced to assert that the man who knows what he is talking about . must admit tliat there is no place on earth like these United States of ours, as far as flowers are concerned. Our shops are the finest in the world, and our standard in floral art is higher than that of London, Berlin or Paris. We use more cut flowers than the three largest cities in Europe put together. The retailers of this country can learn nothing from those abroad; per- haps our growers could see a few things over there we could use to ad- vantage here. "We don't have as many flowering plants as we might have, and our decorative plant department is not quite what it might be, but. dear editor, it makes us tired when we hear of the flower shops abroad with their made- up designs and bouquets. Ah, yes. we remember them well, with their wires and sticks and paper frills, but none of that for your Yankee who demands roses 4 feet long; and here in New York the best people will not buy a flower out of a window; they go straight to the ice-box and examine your stock. Made-up affairs would not sell here, only on special occasions such as Easter and Christmas. Then again we are told if the retailers would only sell cheaper they would dispose of more stock, which is a very poor way of placing the blame. If the growers were only kind enough to sell cheaper it might change the aspect of affairs. It should be known and remembered that there are many retail florists whose annual rental and expenses would be sufficient to buy outright many, a large grower's establishment. There are little troubles in all branches of our business, many of which should be taken philosophically. Extra fine stock will always find a buyer, the trouble is we get too much poor and average stock, which can only be dis- posed of by the street venders; for in- stance, a great many of the small roses such as Brides, Maids, etc., coming in now, are very much mildewed, and that disqualifies them for first-class trade. There is, however, a noticeable im- provement in many flowers and they sell fairly well. Chrysanthemums are becoming very plentiful, but .so far there is a very poor demand for them; it looks as though the mum is doomed. Prices for all kinds of stock are very much the same as we quoted last week. Violets seem to be scarcer than at this time last year. Bowling. The committee of the New York Florists' Bowling Club have engaged the Immen alleys, at the corner ot Thirty-second street and Fourth ave- nue, for every Monday night, except the night of the Florists' Club meeting, when the bowlers will meet at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Several members of the club were at the alleys last Mon- day night and made very creditable scores, considering they were first at- tempts. All the members of the Flor- ists' Club who are interested in bowl- ing are requested to be present at the alleys next Monday evening, Oct. 24, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of forming laws for the guidance of the members. We understand there are many clubs anxious to challenge the New Yorkers, as soon as they are properly organ- ized, and it is to be hoped the metrop- olis won't be disgraced in these anx- iously looked for contests. 'Various Items. According to present prospects there will be plenty of poor lilies next East- er; 7 to 9 Harrisiis were very shy this year, 5 to 7 seems to have been the only size obtainable. Growers should try a lot of these in large pots and save the store people a lot of valuable time consumed in making them up at East- er. There will be more longiflorums out this time, and it's a good thing, too, for they are better keepers. Many of the prominent florists were busy on floral designs for the funeral of the late Mrs. August Belmont, which took place on Oct. 18. Lily of the val- ley, violets and orchids formed the principal part of the flowers used; the designs were mostly loose bunches and wreaths; they were numerous and beautiful. D. BOSTON. Review of the Market. This week has shown some of the customary dullness which always pre- vails during chrysanthemum season, although the flrst part ot the week showed up better than the last. A lit- tle better demand was noticed for roses and Madame Carnot seems to have the call for popularity; the color appears to hit the right place. Brides and Maids are rapidly improving in qual- ity, prices ranging from $4.00 to $8.00 per hundred. Meteors are rather slow at about the same figures. Perles are in good crop and sell for $4.00, while Garnets of high grade will bring $1.00 per dozen. Beauties still hold their own at last week's Quotations. Owing to the increased supply, of chrysanthemums the usual slump of the carnation market has begun, and common, every day grades will not bring over $1.00 per hundred, although some finely grown blooms of course command a premium, but $2.00 is the limit, except for fancies, which sell from $3.00 to $4.00; short whites aver- age about 75 cents per 100. Chrysanthemums have held up pret- ty fair all the week, but with the usual increase of stock on Saturday took quite a tumble. Madame Bergman is 538 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 20, 1S9S. I he variety mostly in evidence, selling at $2.00 through the week, but dropped to fl.OO on Saturday. Glory of the Pa- cific, the first of which came in this week, sold from $3 at the start-off to f 1.50 the latter part of the week. Vio- lets are increasing in quantity, ranging from 75 cents to $1.00 per 100; valley firm at $4.00, with odds and ends rather scarce. News Items. The retailers are getting their stores into shape for a good winter business, with prospects very bright indeed. At the Hall on Saturday R. & J. Farquhar Co. exhibited a new blue salvia of a gorgeous shade, which bids fair to be quite an addition to our fall blooming annuals. C. J. Roebling. of Trenton, N. J., showed specimen blooms of two pure white orchids, Dendrobium Phalaenop- sis Var. Hoholenca and Cattleya Labi- ata Vera Var. Alba. The plants of these are claimed to be the only ones in the country. Mr. Wm. C. Winter and Mrs. E. W. Gill each tabled fine collections of dahlias. Earnest W. Saunders, of Lewiston, Me., and F. 0. Willard, who has leased the Walker place at Taunton, Mass., have been in town this week. Some of our prominent storekeepers are making their usual pilgrimage to New York and Philadelphia enjoying an outing and laying in palm stock for their season's business. Our down east florists seem to be in evidence this week. Mr. A. S. Burr, of Frceport, being a visitor. P. ST. LOUIS. The Florist Club. The regular monthly meeting of the Florist Club, held Friday night, was fairly well attended. President San- ders presided and all the officers were in attendance. The various commit- tees on show matters reported prog- ress. After this came up the matter of holding our meetings at night or after- noon, which stirred up considerable discussion. To the city members it made little difference as to when the meetings were held, but our suburban members, who are all growers, sent word they could not attend the night meetings and would have to drop their membership. A vote was taken and all present voted for afternoon meet- ings. Mr. Falkinhaeimer, of the Die- mer Floral Co., made application for membership. The treasurer's report showed a healthy condition. It was also decided to hold next club meeting on the afternoon of November 3 at 3 p. m., just one week before the show. After this the meeting adjourned. The Market. Trade in the cut flower line has not improved as it should at this season. The cool spell we had last week did not seem to check the supply of roses and carnations. Chrysanthemums are not coming in as fast as they should, and most of the local growers are complaining that their stock is all backward, and the show only three weeks off, but should this cold snap continue they would be able to make a good showing. Roses were in fair demand the past week. Beauties had the call and quite a lot of them were used for President McKinley's reception at the Southern hotel. Meteor, Kaiserin, Carnot and Bride came next in demand; firsts brought $3 and $5; seconds, $1 and $2. Maids, Woottons and Perles are plenti- ful and do not sell well. Maids are especially abundant and it looks as though this rose will be an overpro- duction same as last year. Carnations are still plentiful and some of them are fine. Price for the best, $1.50 per 100. Flora Hill, Day- break and Scott are the best. A few good Rose Queens were seen last week. Reds are very small and not good. Ju- bilee is about the best among this class. Cosmos sold well and is offered in good quality. Valley is scarce, and in quite good demand at $4 per hundred. Violets are improving; small singles have better color and sell at 25 cents; some Californias are in. but very few. Smilax had quite a call; supply was equal to demand at $15, but not very good. Notes. C. Young & Sons Co. furnished the plants and cut flowers for President McKinley's reception at the Southern hotel on Friday. About 500 Beauties were used. The decoration was large and elaborate. Ellison & Tesson made a large horse- shoe, which was presented to the pres- ident. It stood five feet, with an American flag in the center, and the words "Peace and Prosperity" on each side of the horseshoe. It was very well gotten up. The Jordan Floral Co. made a very large and fine decoration at the tall opening of Browning, King & Co. Some 5.000 roses of all kinds were used. The work was executed by John W. Kunz, manager of the company. The Krebs Floral Co. closed its doors Thursday, Oct. 13, retiring from busi- ness honorably. Mrs. Krebs and the backers of the company have all the experience they want. Eugene H. Michel has retired from The St. Louis Cut Flower Co. at 1322 Pine street. Mr. Henry Berning is now the head of the firm. Mr. Michel will attend to his interests in the Michel Plant & Bulb Co. and the greenhouses at Old Orchard. This change took place Friday, Oct. 14. Visitors in town last week were: L. Baumann, representing Frank Netch- ert, Chicago, and Edward Teas, of John C. Teas & Son, Carthage, Mo. A Visit to Mr. A. Meyer's. A visit to Mr. Andrew Meyer's place on South Jefferson avenue showed the mums at this place in very fine shape, but late. Mr. Meyer gave his reason for this on account of too much rain early in the season and too much hot weather this fall, especially to those that were plunged in the ground. Those who had them above ground did not suffer so much. In looking through the houses I saw the new red Casco, of which he has a large stock. This, I think, will make a fine seller. The bulk of Mr. Meyer's stock are market plants in 6 and 7 inch pots, specimen blooms not being grown here. In Yellows, Georgiana Pitcher, Har- ry Sunderbruch and Golden Wedding were the varieties. The Pitcher Mr. Meyer regards as his best yellow, it making the best pot plants; Sunder- bruch early and always good; Golden Wedding fine for pot plants and late. Other varieties, such as L. Canning, Marion Henderson, Glory of Pacific and Robinson, are looking well. Glory of Pacific is more advanced than any of the other varieties. Mr. Meyer is known around here as the King of Mignonette growers. Of this he has a large stock and expects as usual to supply this market with the very finest of mignonette. On leaving Mr. Meyer said he would like to see the show a week later. It would be better for us all, but he will be on hand as usual and heard from after the Judges have made their rounds. Bowling. At the Bowling Club Monday night only fi.ve members rolled. John Kunz, who is very sick, has not been able to roll for a few weeks past. Carl and Robert Beyer are also on the sick list and it will be a few weeks yet before the club will be able to roll its full membership. Following are the scores of the five games rolled: 12 3 4 5 Tot. Av. J. J. Beneke 129 163 121 216 145 774 154 C. A. Kuehn 137 162 99 126 171 695 139 C. C. Sanders Ill 122 116 134 146 629 12S P. .7. Fillmore 67 116 127 130 118 658 lU R. F. Tesson 107 118 92 89 ... 406 101 J. J. B. MASONIC DESIGN BEDDING. The Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar was held this Welcome. year in Pittsburg, and the various parks planted numerous Masonic design beds, in recognition of the great gathering. The Pittsburg Dis- OCTOBKR 20, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 53? patch, in a recent issue, published en- gravings of a number of these beds, and we present in this issue repro- ■ductions of these engravings. While this style of bedding is prob- ably not to be commended from every point of view, the fact remains that it appeals forcibly to the people and at- Knights Templar, tracts more attention from the gen- eral public and the daily press than the most beautiful landscape effect. And on special occasions, such as the one noted, it may certainly be con- sidered permissible, though, of course, it should be a mere detail, and placed so as not to mar the general effect of the grounds. The designs shown were worked out with the usual run of carpet bedding plants, such as alternantheras, eche- verias, santolina, etc. CHICAGO. The Market. Prices are practically the same as last week, and the supply keeps up well in spite of the frost last Friday night and the dark weather. City trade is not very brisk, the unfavor- able weather largely neutralizing the benefit that was expected on account of the Peace Jubilee. On Monday trade started at a good gait, but on Tuesday there was a noticeable falling off in most cases. The shipping trade holds up well, though, and there may be a big increase in the local demand at the last moment. The downpour of cold rain on Monday and Tuesday did serious damage to the elaborate dec- orations by the retail merchants, and in the wind storm of Monday several of the large, weakly constructed arch- es over prominent streets were blown ^^^%^^^»^^^^%^^^^^^^^^^^^^%y Butted Glass. is no longer an experiment, it has come to stav. ous wavs of makint; Hutted Roofs, but the be the ' Clipper Bar. \\ ith 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. It lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned roof. Kiit 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. %^^^^^^^^%#%^^^^#^^^^^i^%^^^^« SPECIAL INDICEMENTS TO ELORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Roses IN THE UNITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W, & T. SMITH CO,, GENEVA, N, Y, Mention The Review when you write. Scale A. — Scale of points for bush plants and standards, single specimen or any number up to six, in an exhi- bition where the class under consid- eration does not form the chief fea- ture in the exhibition hall. Equality of size and form of plant. 40 Size of bloom 30 Foliage 30 100 Scale B. — scale of points for bush plants; exhibits of more than six or for any number of specimen plants in an exhibition where the class under consideration forms the chief feature in the exhibition hall: Equa.uy of size and form of plant. 25 Size of bloom 20 Foliage 25 General effect 30 100 Scale C. — Scale of points for plants grown to single stem and one bloom. A height of not over three feet is recommended for plants in this class, and pots not over six inches in diam- eter: Compact, sturdy growth 40 Foliage 30 Size of bloom 30 100 ANNOUNCEMENT. JOSEPH FLEISCHMAN, the Hoffman House Florist, New York, wishes to an- nounce that his new and beautiful branch store is for sale. It is the finest and mos t completely fitted store in the country. The business at his main store having increased to such proportions as to make it impossible for him to attend personally and satisfactorily to both places. All information can be had by addressing FLEISCHMAN, Hoffman House Florist, New York. Mention The Review when you write. Scale D. — Scale of points for speci men blooms: Color 25 Foi-m 25 Fullness 15 Stem 10 Petallage 10 Size 15 100 ELMER D. SMITH, Secy. SALEM, MASS.— McGee, Geary & Co. report brisk business in funeral work and as they draw their supplies fi-om several first class sources have had no trouble, even when flowers were most scarce, in filling all orders satisfac- torily. OCTOBER 20, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 541 pilliillllllllPMIIIillllll'illllinillll'llllllliflllHIII: I CHICAGO, Oct. 20, J 898. 8 ROSES S Beauties, lone perdoz. $1,50-$2.00 m '■ medium " 1.00— 1. SO = ■• short •• .75—1.00 = Brides, Maids per 100, 2.(0-3.00 m Perles ■' 2.0)— 3.00 m Meteor and Kaiserin ■• 2.00-4.00 = Roses, 2nds average about. '' 2.00 I CARNATIONS ^ McGowan, Storm King, .\lasica, = Daybreak, Scott, Portia, ,\rma- = ziiidv and others, house grown, = per loo $1.00— $I..10 ^ Same varieties also, Fisher. Silver ^ Sprav. Tidal Wave, Century, = lield grown per 100, .75-1.00 = Triumph, Painted Ladv, .Albertini g and other fancies per 100, 2.00 ^ Prices quoted are for good prime stock. E-\- m tra Select, and inferior quality charged for 9 according to value. g MISCELLANEOUS M Alyssum per 100, $ .2.1 " Chrysanthemums per doz. .7.5— 3. (X) = Marguerites per 100, .50 ^ Valley, good home grown. " 5.00 a Violets, double " .60-1.00 g •• single ■' .40— .75 g DECORATIVE B .\sparagus per string. $.50 = Ferns, common per 100, .15 = ■■ •■ per 1000. $1.25 S •■ Maiden Hair, Ex. Fancy " l.Ofi = ■• " '■ ordinary.. *" .60— .75 = Galax, green, new crop " .15 a •• ■■ " ■• perlOOO, 1.00 g Leucothoe Spravs, per lOO, 60c; " 5.00 g Smilax.good per doz, 1.20 = " Wild, parlor brand, case. " 3.75 = " Medium, case " 5.!j0 1 ■' Large, " " 8.00 = As it is yet too early to carry Wild Smilax = in stock four days' notice is necessary, Hiuiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiii iiiiiii: .mill iiiiiii aiiiii'iiiiiii: ^iiiiieiihiiii iiiiiiig NORTHAMPTON, MASS.— H. W. Field has finished building for this season. His new plant is a handsome one; the showhouse. 110x30, with Lord & Burkham fittings, is an adorn- ment, I understand others built upon the same principle, are to follow later. •W. M. SOUTH HAVEN, Mich.— T. T. Lyon is about to retire from the director- ship of the Agricultural Experiment Station here after a continuous service of ten years. Mr. Lyon is 85 years of age. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiii iiiiiniiii'iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIIIIII IIIIIII iiiiiiiriiiiiiii' IIIIIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiii iniiiji iiiiiii iiiiiiMiiiiii iiiiiiii 1IIIII1 iiiiiiiijiiiii iiilg Carnations ^ OUR SPECIALTY ■Write for prices on larg'e quan- tities for special occasions. Kc;;ardlc^s o( prices quoted wo al- j ways bill out at lowest market rates. P. & D.-AF COST. i-'tT' Use the code. It will save vou money. We know what it means. Get your orders in as early in the day as possible. "Words arc the only things that last forever." — Carlyle. OUR FLOWERS DON'T BUT! "I saw a lady wearing some of the Meteors I got of you just a week from the day of shipment that's not so bad." \V. F. Will. Le Ma If YOU want that kind, try W. S. HEFFRON, MANA .Store open Iroin llllllllllllillllllllllilllHIII . E. G. AMLING, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. 00 .\. M. until li::JO P, .\l, Smi.l.iys and Holidais, closed at noon. iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiEJiiiiiiuiiiiiii iiMiii! iiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiii! IIIIIII mill.; IIIIIII IIIIIII iiiiiiL iiiuiidiiiiiiniiiiii Jiiiiit iilll Chrysanthemums AT... MODERATE PRICES We have a very choice lot, all grown to single stems, and for the coming week will have, in yellows, MRS. O. P. BASSETT and MRS. WHILLDIN. In whites, MRS. H. ROBINSON and extra fine IVORY Prices, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen. F^ QITUATION WANTED- By young man, age 27, as O assistant; have had several years experience in gen- eral greenhouse work; sober and reliable; references. Address B., care Florists' Review. gentleman, or assistant in commercial place; have had considerable experience both inside and out, in all branches; references forwarded; no preference as to lo- cality. Address Lake, 16 Grove St., Carbondale, Pa. SITUATION WANTED- By an allround grower of general stock for retail trade ; 28 years of age ; married; steady, sober and \vining to work for employ- er's interests; 10 years in last place; 5 years as working foreman. Best of references. Address, Florist, 610 Brack Court, Scranton. Pa. "YY ANTED— First class young man to work under * * foreman ; state wages with board. Samuel Murray. 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. Bassett & Washburn ...STORE... ^ 88 Wabash Ave., Chicago greenhouses: hinsdale, ill. Mention The Review when you write. SITUATION WANTED- In or near Chicago, by a middle-aged Danish gardener (single 1 in greenhouse or nurseiT- Address D., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-As foreman, by a first class grower of roses and cut flowers; only a first class place wanted; good wages expected; best of ref- s ; open for an engagement now or any time later. Addr sGr ■, care of Florists' Re SITUATtON WANTED~By competent man with 22 years' experience, position as foreman in good establishment. Address Alex, care ot Florists' Review. WANTED— A man that is capable of taking charge of 100,000 feet of glass, growing tea roses. Must be No. I in growing. Good wages and steady employ- ment. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. F^ FOR RENT OR SALE- First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least $3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about $500.00. Reason for selling, failing health. Address " Illinois," care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower oJ 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 Iiis employer's in- terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D.,. care Florists' Review, Chicago. For Sale. ^: leaving citi .\ddress Miss WEI.I.S, 234 N. Howard St., Baltimore, Md. Mention Florists' Review when you wrlte. R^ Air* "8" established OnL.^. and paying FLORIST BUSINESS. «ith t™ to tliirtv acres. 17,000 square lect ol glass. Good residence and houses for help; everything in first class condi- tion. .'\bundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Lock Box 720, - LOS ANGELES, CAL. ■ FL( 542 1 'he Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER 20, lS9s. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can or cannot fill order. Ambitioo— If you can only partially fill order, do 80. and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned . OHiy. Ambulance — Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one will do. Aft'able— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned. send all you cat . and send balance on next train. Admission— This order is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as spedtied, you may substitute according to your be.^t judg- Anoestor— This order is an addition to my regular Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Fill 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 inglv. Devotion— Fur cheap work, and can use second- class flowers, if at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since las.t 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 have, but in case first order Is already shipped, 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 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 for this date. Saperior— Can 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 la 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 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 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 In- sent on HAGERSTOWN, Md.— Wm. Bester recently raised one of his greenhouses two feet. It was 20x120 feet and was setting too low. It was raised en masse without the loss of a single light of glass and it is now one of the best houses in his range. Raising a greenhouse in this way is an unusual operation and its entire success in this case is of interest. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS-OtR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. P.O. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. M'/ntion The Review when j:ou write. iiiiiijiiiiiijiiiii' iiiir iiiinciiiiiiriiiiiniiiir iiiiiiriiiiniiiii iiiiiii niiiiiiiMinimniii!' iiinii w m Vaughan, M^K^"^^ ^ Wii^^^^^^^^ WHOLESALE ELORISTS, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS and all florists- supplies. Orders booked now for Xnias Molly and Bouquet Green. J- J- J- S- See our Adi, ul CYCLAMEN PLANTS cl>.-«liere in tlii? paper. iiiiiKJiiiiiEiiiiiiuiiiii iiiiiii: IIIIIII IIIIIII iiiiiii 'iiiiii Hill' Hill Hill mill Jiiiuiiiiiuiiiiii 'iiiH' miiii Bassett&Washburn wietor bros 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ^'""^!fd*iJe"arifn'ClT FLOWERS SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. dreenhouses at Hinsdale, III. Mention The Review when WHOLESALE GROWERS OF 19-21 RANDOLPH ST n I C A G O Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. A. G. Prince & '"^-^^g Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. Comp A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washingrton St., Chicag'o. prepared than e Mention The EullLineofW; signs a Sup' plies «eoi wire ue- ^f^ ■w Miccessor ind florists' B» / Winter & O s. B. Winter HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. Mention The Review when you write. GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CIT FLOWERS. f^flV^ Agents for " • " 7 HINSDALE ROSE CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SLPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sr 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. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO. Wiiolcsaic Florists B. H. MIGMBLr=56^,^.5t 1322 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolpli St,, CHICAGO. ILL. Mention The Re\'lew when you write. Cincinnati K-^\^^^t, Cut Fiower Co. ^'iNONN^^ira'^- Wliolcsalc Florists Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Florists and dealers In FlDHStS' SUPpileS Galax Leaves Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky, Mention The Review when vnu write Urdcrs sliould he placed Nl.iW for KEI^SEY'S SOTTTHEBIT Brilliant Green and Bronze Green are readv. Bronze about last of October. Information (ree of leading Wliolesalers. or the Introducer. HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1150 Tremont Bldg-.. BOSTON. MASS. Prop'r Highlands Nursery in North Carolina. Mention Florists' Review when you write. OCTOBER 20, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 543 & f$ The Jubilee Has Greatly Increased The Demand. The Jubilee £{ A Has Stiffened "^^ Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers t and Florists' Supplies, 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23 — :^OmICAGO, |L»L». L.ong Distance Telephone Bxpress 466. UKDES THIS DATE. OCTOBER P. AND D. AT Cost. Per ICO. .\MERICAN BEAUTIES, long $15.00 to $20.00 medium 10.00 to 12.50 short 5.00 to 6.00 BRIDES, METEORS 2.00 tu 400 M A IDS 2.00 to 4.00 FICRLES 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, our selection 2.50 C.XRN.'VTIONS, common .75 to fancy 1.25 to TUBEROSE "SPIKES'^ 3.00 to 1.00 1.50 5.00 20, WE QUOTE AS FOI.I.OWS: P. AND D. AT Cost. Per 100. VALLEY $ 5.00 VIOLETS 60 to $ 1.25 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 10.00 to 25.00 ADL^NTUM 60 to 1.00 SMILAX 10.00 to 12.50 FERNS, common 20 perlOOO $1.50 See Our Price Lists in Trade Papers. Above prices subject to change without notice. All Flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE WORK a specialty. On WIRE GOODS we can discount OUR OWN OR ANV OTHER LIST. Write for particulars. Store open week days until fi:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Respectfully yours, KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY. ® ^EiEI FERNS. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc StocK solicited Mention The Review when you write. TAMCY DAGGER L. B. BRAGUE, '''?e',nbrdra',er?nThfu.s. HINSDALE, Mass. Mention Florista* Review when you write. PAL.MS AND TERNS. OUR OWN GROWII Send for list. LONG'S " Stationery for Florists. ew Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, 3-in. pots, $20.00 perl00;4in. pots, $35.00 per lOO. CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. FiveSa iples 5c in stamps, hve Samples. 20c. Adiantum Farleyense, CYCLAMENS, $T(STer'ir' ^-"'■■ SAMUEL MURRAY, Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co.. 1017 Broadway, - KANSAS CITT, UO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, J37 Oneida Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Review when you write. If You ^ ^ Have Any Surplus DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Seed^.* Florists' [Batalo^ues THE FLORISTS' REVIEW. ' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. MaptioD The Review when you write. IP TOU 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 advantase to advertise In The Review. 544 The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER 2U, i;9i. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. The weather has turned cooler, aud now the quality of violets will improve rapidly. Mums are becoming more plentiful. Mad. Bergman for white and Glory of the Pacific for pink are the two earliest varielies. Crabb Sz Hunter had a fine batch in a week earlier than the rest of the boys and hit it fine. They grow about 2,000 plants of the earlies in 6-inch pots, two to three flowers to a plant, and it works all right. Although flowers are very abundant, business is first class, as receptions, weddings and funeral orders, in addi- tion to outside shipping, which is in- creasing some over last week, seem to make little impression on the bulk of flowers on the market. Take carna- tions, for instance; one can go out in the field and gather a few thousand and not miss them. A good hard frost, though, will spoil all remaining out- door stuff. The sale of roses is dropping off somewhat and mums being demanded in their stead. Frank Paine, of Traverse City, and S. J. Long and wife, of Petoskey, were recent visitors. GEO. F. CRABB. DAHLIAS. Mr. E. Haentze. Fond du Lac. Wis., sends us quite an assortment of dahlia blooms, including many e.xcellent vari- eties. They include Deutsche Reichs- riesen, a good keeping large yellow; Red Jacket, a good red; Triumph, yel- low; Zulu, large dark crimson; Ernest Herger, small red; Beethoven, salmon; Edler Mohr, almost black; Gen. Da- voust, rose color; Negerfuerst, very dark maroon; Der Kleine Goldband- oren, a mixture of red and yellow; Katherine Soupert, small red; Mile. Zehler, yellow tipped red; Dolly Keith, small white with yellow border; Schwarzer Teufel, small very dark crimson; John Bennett, dull old gold; Centifolia, fine double pink (good keeper); Mas Deegen, small white; Kattan, large dark striped; Anna Pon- dorf, small yellow; and others. It was certainly a very interesting collection. RIVERTON, N. J. The latest member of the Dreer es- tablishment to embark upon the sea of matrimony is the genial Jas. Kairns. May the happy couple's path be as calm as a midsummer swell. W. M. JADOO. A silver medal was awarded Jadoo at the great wine exhibition at Vienna, and Baron Rothschilds has ordered four tons of the fibre for his gardens in that city. KINGSTON, PA. Geo. Carr has one of the neatest kept establishments in the state and owes his success to eternal vigilance. No weeds stand a show to remain here. W. M. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE Mention The Review when you EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN •••o I ULK*.* Kentia Belmoreana 6-in., 5 to 7 leaves. $l.i.00 to $24.00 per dozen. 5-in., .5 to 6 leaves, $12.00 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 6-in., .i to B leaves, $12.00 to $l.s.OO"per dozen .i-in., 4 to .1 leaves, $ 9.C0 to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations .\ tine lot readv for delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ILIPS •r 1000 $4.00 .i.OO T ^M Singlu, mixed , m Single, in colors, separate . Double, in colors, separate 5.50 Freesia Refracta Alba, selected.. . 4.50 Double VonSion, selected Bulbs 15.00 Single Narcissus, mixed 5.00 Crocus, blue, vellow striped, white 3.00 L. C. BOBBINK, RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Areca Lutescens. Three plants. 24 to 30 indies above pot, B-in., $12.lj0 a dozen. .\ls() a few specimens 4 to .'. feet above s and y-inch pots. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St.. New York Open E NE.\R THE FERK\. Morning at fi o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .\dvertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Sprengerii>-'l&f-s<;;;j«» per IIX). Blue .Spirea and \\'eeping Lantana. 2-in., $200 per 100, 30c per doz. Swanlev and Farquhar Clumps $4.00 per 100. California and Campbell Clumps, $2..oO per 100. Englisli Ivv and Blue and Red Spirea, from field, $4.00 per 100. dOc per doz. Cash with order. RONEY BROS., Florists, WEST GROVE, PA. .always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. lission Florist. 493 Washington St., BirFALO, N. Y. Mention Florists' Re\'iew when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA, Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Rev'lew when you write Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice 3tocl< Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-towr. c r- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Re\-iew when you wrlt^ EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADaPHU, PA. M-minn Tlie Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II TMB UARGBST -^^ SUPPLY HOUSE II IN AMBRIC)^\ New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. Forthe trade only. 50 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Plorists' Review When Writing Advertisers. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. OCTOBER 20, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* 545 HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS TakinR L-rtcct Thursday, Oct, 20. isys Subject to Change Without Notice. We can take on a few more consignors of GOOD Fl RST GL«/\SS ROSBS. We want more stock for our shipping trade, and for stock tliat we can use for tliat purpose we can make satis- factory returns. E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. -aiUM no A U3MM MaiA9a .sispoi^ uouu^W We are Headquarters for CIT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. Beauties short... . per doz. $2.00- 1.00- .50- 3.00- 4.00- 3.00- 3.00- 2.00- 2.00 -3.00 -1 .W Brides.. Kaiserin Maids.. Meteors ;.'per 100, 1.00 -4.00 -5. CO 4.00 4.0O Perles Our selection -3.00 CARNATIONS. per 100. $1.C0- .75- -1 .50 Good . . . -1,00 GREENS. Asparag Ferns— Smilax Wild Sr iiotic Adiantun Common nilaxVc L-. Large Mediu Parlor ■eaves. per string n per 100, Fancy., .per 1,000, per doz., n supply on i days' case $8.00 in 5.150 $ .50 .75 1.50 1.25- -1 50 Galax 1 Brand green, $ ... 3.75 2.00 per 100( MISCELLANEOUS. Chrvsantheinums Callas Valley Tuberose Stalks.. Ivy Leaves Alvssum . ..per doz .'.'per 100, $l..iO- 1.00- 5.00 6.00 .60 .15 -3.0O -1 30 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. ^"Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. ■p^ LIL LONGIFLORUM, very scarce. E^l^l \\(.- Mll.-r until sold: S.vT.per 100,$1..50 ■52 "^ l)\^, p.-T 11)0, $_' r,U 1x9. 4..50 V^ £M l-in,' stork llvaciiiths.Tulips, Nar- E^^^^^ Fresh Aralia Sieboldi Seed, beauti- lul decorative plant, per 100 seeds, 25c ; per lUOO seeds, $2.25, delivered. A fine lot of Calla Ethiopica, to clear stock ; — sound center shoots. 3x5, per UIO, $3,00 ; l\6. per 100. $").0O. Pansv Seed, choicest Giant, 1000 seeds, 2.5c. Cvclameh Giganteuiii Seed, per 1000 seeds. 75c. .\ddress H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St . NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. PAN^IF^ Worth Raising. I flllUILU Excellent Seed. 3-16 oz.. $1.00; 1 oz..$4,00. Up in !S to 10 days il properly treated. Fine Stocky Plants, $1.00 per 1000, F. (). B. express. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you v\Tite. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Cut Flowers, Roses and CamatioHS PEKIN, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. 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 fo^r the trade. Price $5.00. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REIVIOVEDTO^ge CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St.. NEW YORK CITV. Manufacturers of WIRE i* DESIGNS ana Dealers in m«mH«. FLORISTS' ^ SLPPLIES MPTitlon F-inrlsl.- neviPw when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per btS. Sphagnum Moss ^l[|,'?o"baiS'S'' Peat *'■"" P^'' ''^'^' Quality A No. 1. Send to THE MOON Company and Small Fruits. Z. K. JEWEn & CO., SPARTA, - - WISCONSIN Mention Florists' Review wheo you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACHOUS FEBENZriALS. A specialty of Iris, Phlo.x. Pseonies. Pvrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, Ihe teading ESTunLiSHEO I8S4. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, our 1 i Uescriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. rSandanus Veitchii, ^■^^1 20 to 24 inches above pot, 7-in,, $1,50 each. 24 to 30 " " " 8-m., 2,00 '■ .\lso specimens 3 to 4 feet aijove 9. 10 and 12- JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsai Station, Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. H. WEBEB & SONS, - OAKI.AND, MD. Always mention the Florists' Review wheu writing advertisers. 546 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 20, 1898. GERANIUM MME. JOULIN. I consider this tlie finest semi-double geranium offered in many years. It is an entirely distinct color in the Bruant or bedding type. Very large florets form a truss of grand size. The color is a very delicate pink bordered with pure white. It is unrivalled by any bedding sort and is especially effect- ive in cemetery work. I have also found it useful in design work, the flowers being so lasting, and they are produced in great profusion. FRED SCHNEIDER. Cleveland, O. SAN JOSE SCALE, We have received a copy of Bulletin No. 57 of the Maryland Experiment Station, College Park, Md., containing a very complete report by W. G. John- son, the entomologist, on the San Jose scale in Maryland and remedies for its suppression and control. The scale has done very serious damage to the Maryland peach orchards, many of them having been entirely destroyed by the pest. The report gives a large amount of information regarding this scale, and is freely Illustrated. DUTY ON PINE CONES. By a decision of the Treasury De- partment under date of Oct. 6, pine xones containing seeds are dutiable at 30 per cent ad valorem under para- graph 254, act of 1897, as "Seeds of all kinds not specially provided for." Un- der a former decision such cones were admitted free as a crude vegetable substance not otherwise provided for. AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR. At the recent exhibition in New York City Rowehl & Granz, Hicksville, L. I., were large exhibitors of dahlias and were awarded five prizes. BANGOR, ME.— Adam Sekenger re- ports the busiest August for years past, and even with the enlarged oflice and workroom combined has no room to spare. An excellent cold storage cellar has been added, into which the day's cut can be carried both for home and the downtown branch, the picture of a corner of which I send herewith. The stock is in first class shape and reflects credit upon the competent help employed. W. M. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — W. Atlee Burpee & Co. are moving from their temporary quarters on Fairmount Ave. to the new Burpee Building, 475 and 477 North Fifth U. FII:I.D CASBAGE PLANTS . now read\ lor transplantiiie: in cold frames. Our wintered over CaMiage Plants ne-, .r run to seed. Price $1.00 P'T I tXiO. i 'rder at once. 25,000 LETTUCE PLANTS now ready for forcing. $1.50 per l(ii"i i irdij_£tt ..nee and asV for our catalogue. iiib^ — ^.ms^'. CALEB BOGGS, Chcswold, Del. Mention The Review when you write. 'l?»|T^i?'|r'|rit»i:'r|*t^i?^t|t^i:»»|?*?^i?»lf*t'ir»|r»^^^ 4» 4» Palms 4» ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA, i? LATANIA BORBONICA. ,|r For Sizes and Prices See Florists' Revie>w, f$f September 29th, Page 477. 1^ Joseph HeaCOCk, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. 'f The Review when you write 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 91,000 (_tur Carnations are hrst-class in every respect, tree Ironi disease, and packed lightly by our improved system of packing, by which we can send them to all parts of the United States and Canada in perfect condition. JUBILEE BUTTERCUP CRIMSON SPORT HELEN KELLER $(inO per liun.lriMl METEOR MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI CHESTER PRIDE ARMAZINDV PURITAN STORM KING L. L. LAMBORH SILVER SPRAV WM. SCOTT $1.03 per hundred. J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBUBG, PA. Mention The Review when you write. BRIDESMAID IVORV SWEETBRIER MRS. FISHER Messr; Carnations! We have left tine stock of Jubilee, Tidal Wave, Mrs. Duhme, Morello, Goldfinch, Ivory. Harri son's White, Pingree and FireHv. Send for prices. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. L.wt. ASTER. Pa., October 8. 1898. , Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Gentlemen: — Vour plants received in good shape. They are the best plants I have L'ver bought, and am greatlv pleased with them. Respectfully. H. D. ROHRER. The Review when you write. GREATEST BARGAIN IN PLANTS Roses. ;!J^'' }"i IHi P'T -- . Parnatinnc Field-Grown, readv now. Daybreak, UdliidllUlli). Scott, McGowan; Jubilee,' Rose Queen, Helen Kellar, at $5.50 per 1(X), or $.50,00 per 1000. Vinlotc Marie Louise, field-grown, ready now, TlUieia. }yi5o per 100, or $40,00 per 1000. Rllhhpr Plantc Fi<:us Elastica. Plants in 5-in, nmm ridnib, p^ts. at $5,00 per dozen. 4-in. pots. $20.00 per 100. Begonia Rex. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., BUFFALO, S. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Carnations- sr.s2?,,„ strong, field grown plants. Scott, also a few hundred each of Davbreak, .\laska and Mc- Gowan, $3.00 a 100. $23.00 a l.OOil JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal station. Penna.R.R. GERMANTOWN. PA. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. Kathleen Pantlind, strong plants, $10.00 per 100. Flora Hill, strong plants 7.00 .^rgyle. " " 7.00 Empress, " " 7.00 Reef Wave, " " 7.00 Morello, " ■' 7.C0 Surplus Field Grown Carnation Plants.. Clean, healthy, strong plants with plenty of roots. White Cloud, white. John Voune, Marv Wood, Storm King, New York. pink. Painted Ladv, pink. Mrs. C.H. Duhme. pink Send for Price List. C. A. Dana, pink. Dazzle, scarlet. Jubilee. Gold Nugget, yellow. Psvche, variegated. Lily Dean, " Meteor, crimson. F. DORNER & SONS CO., Florists' R La FAYETTE, IND. ?\iew when you write ..CARNATIONS.. Stron?, \ieahhy plants, leading Write for Price List. CRABB & HUNTER, "rc^H."""'"^' HOFF & liEMEi:, (Paul Post Office) East Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. FIELD G RowN Warnations.. Fisher, $3.00 per 100. V:^l^4^<:- Lady Campbell and y IOI61S.* Farquhar, $3.C0 per 100 C-^NH WITH L»KIJEH. MRS. F. W. POORE. - • Haverhill. Mass. Mention The Review when you write. OCTOBER 20, 1.S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 547 ^'♦■■??.<*'S.<«^. Wholesale Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. I Roses and Carnations GROWING INDER 600,000 FEET OF GLASS Enable us to supply any quautity. We grow our own stock and when yon order from us you will get STRICTIiY FBESH G-OODS. I We Are Headquarters for American Beauties and can supply ynu when you cannot obtain them elstwhetL-. We shall this season cut from 50,000 pjlants. We have also increased the space devoted to MAIDS, BRIDES, METEORS, KAISERINS and PERLES. and can supply any quantity at right prices. We shall have an extra large supply of Migh-Grade this season and can please you in this line. Regular Shipping Orders will have special attention. I s I f I f I I I I METEOR per JOO, $2.00 to $4.00 f WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. CHICAGO, October 17. 1898. AMERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz. $3.00 24-inch stem " _^ 2.00 20 " " 1.50 J5 " " 1.00 10 " " .75 6 " " .50 CARNATIONS BRIDESMAID BRIDE KAISERIN PERLE CARNATIONS.. " fancy 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 .75 to 1.00 1.50 to 2.00 ■All otiler stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. yr*)%'.-^)''y.-^''S?r^''s'.'^''yr^''s='r^''s5V^''^r^'; .^l■•yr»)■v^'.-^■■fe♦|■■si♦|■fe^-^■fe■.-»l■■si*■■si*■fek*■ Mention The Review when you write, ''s^r^'^^^r^''JE;V^''£sV^"4Vi •:'U^-ik»^-^^-y^9>y> Tnrrc Norway Silver ..Tnrrc III en J Maples Maples. 1 IV CI; J ORNAMENTAL TREES, FLOWERING SHRUBS. L.arge Trees for Park and L>awn Planting. SEND ME YOUR LIST FOR SPECIAL PRICES OAK PARK NURSERIES. M. F. TIGER. Prop. PATCHOGUE, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. THE BESTF^^"^"*^ FOR ALL Florists Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville, ky. Mention Florlst«' Review when you write. ixsrEE^s^i'tjrriEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, ■ FORT wayne:, ino. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SPHAGNUM MOSS. .\ very select quality. 75c per bale, ten bales, Sti.OO. Grown and packed bv M. I. LYONS. Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.. . Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers, cuHi'ngs of AgeratuHi Princess Pauline, the most distinct and novel variety of dwarf compact habit, color sky blue, most desirable plant for retail trade, per 100, $2.00 Cyclamen Persicum in^our colors, fine plants 4 in , per 101) $l'2.50. Roses-Souv.de Wootton and Bougerc, 4 inch, per 100, $5.00. Field Grown Carnations, lubilee, Armazindy, Mayor Pingree per too, S7.00. Alaska, McGowan, Kohinoor' Daybreak, Rose Queen, Scott, Dorner and W' D. Sloane, per 100, $.').0O. Field Grown Canna clumps, best varieties, $15.00 per 100. Cash with order. CHRIST. WINTERICH, . DEFIANCE, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. NATIVE GUANO... (Desiccated Hight Soil) The ideal florists' fertilizer. Contains all the elements of plant food available. Pleasant to handle. 1^ t-.iK. tun and car load. STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. 1622 Filbert Street. PMILADELPHIW. Mention The Florists' Review -Th^n writing advertisers. 548 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ Ol'TOEEH 20. 1S9S, CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., galax leaves and leucothoe sprays; same, hardy American plants and Carolina mountain flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Company, Cincinnati. O., wholesale price list cut flowers; Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, Wis., price list of cut flowers and florists' sup- plies; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, Meyer Green Silkaline for stringing smilax, etc.: Holton & Hunkel Company. Mil- waukee, Wis., price list cut flowers, florists' supplies; Morris Floral Co., Morris, 111., carnations, geraniums, pansies, etc.; Weeber & Don, New York City, bulbs, roots and seeds; Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass., seeds, bulbs, plants, etc.; J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., field grown carnation plants; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. Y., slug shot; Cherry Hill Nursery, West Newbury, Mass.. paeonies, phlox, Japan lilies; Dingee & Conard Company, West Grove, Pa., bulbs and winter blooming plants; Pinehurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. C. native woody herbaceous plants and seeds; Kennicott Bros. Company, Chi cage, cut flowers and supplies: W. A. McFadden, Cincinnati, 0., price list of •cut flowers; Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth. Mass., nursery stock; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, wholesale cut flowers and supplies, also Clara Ceme- tery Vase; Kraft Plant Tonic Com- pany, Rocktord, 111., Kraft's Plant Tonic. BRIGHTON, MASS. CUT STRINGS, 10 feet long, SO cents each. 5hipped to any part of the countr,\ . CARNATION SUPPORTS. The Model Extension Carnation Sup- port is now to be seen in the houses of many carnation growers. It is cer- tainly very ingenious and simple at the same time. Three parts are quickly placed together to make the first ring, and the construction of the "feet" makes the suppoi't stand very firm. The second ring can be quickly added later and this can be placed at the exact distance desired from the first one. So far as we can see as many extensions can be added as may be needed. f::in KANSAS QTY, MO. Samuel Murray, for many years sec- retary and treasurer of the Probst Bros. Floral Co., has purchased the business of the company and has leased the realty and houses for a term of years. He will continue the business at the old stand. FOND DU LAC, WIS.— Mr. E. Haentze has recently rebuilt and en- larged three of his houses. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.-only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. ■'*'" MODEL IZ^on"". '""'""" Also Wire Rose Stakes. Qt-EEN?, K. v., Feb. 16. 'g?- Mr. Theron- Parker, Brook- h-n, 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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think \vill prove very durable, and you certainly desen-e great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., Feb. 18, 'q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, 1 Dailledol'ze Bros. W. HoBOKEK, N. J., Feb. iS, V Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that those I have liad from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They certainly till ' ^ my bill for an ideal carnation sup- port, a thing I havt ^en looking for for a long time, wisning you every success in the sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. Asml's. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Uorton Street, BSOOEIiYN, N. 7. Mention The Review when you write. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, strong field-grown, Nivea. Md. .^Mbertini. McGowan, etc $1.00 Primroses, best strain 2J^in. pots. 3.00 .Asp. Plumosus " 8,00 .Asp. Sprengeri " *J.OO Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 Begonia Rex " -lOO Mignonette. Allen's Defiance — " 2.00 !Ht. of Snow Geranium " 4.00 Vincas, ■>l4-3H-m $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not, winter Howering, 2^-in 3.00 Sooted Cntttn^s and Other Stock. Write us what you need and get prices. GReSVI UNDERHILL, - Watertown, N. Y. . orled and established ck of Ai quality always on hand, also a complete line of best Cherr>' Wood Baskets. Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc. Special Sheep Manure for Orchids per bbl. or ton One of our customers says; "Send me 200 lbs. of your sheep manure. I can t do without It." HENRY CLINKABERRV. Lager & Hurrell, fZZTs"'. Summit, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ■•r!>iiiiiiiiifiiircii>iii>i I HERB'S PANSIES I BIY THE BEST. ^ Seed at $1.50 per quarter ounce. ;• a liberal packet for £1-00 ^ Plants at 75c periOO or$i;ri(Ki ptT mV. VIOLETS, tu-ld gnnvn clumps. S3.00 per ItXi, C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves., CHICAGO, ILL. Mgntinn The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. OCTOBER 20, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 549 ^wvwyw^wuwywywywywwvywywv^wwtfywwywwywywwyww^^ Just a Moment With You RlIN OPPORTUNITY to thank our many friends and patrons for their \iMj\ kind indulgence in the delay in filling orders this season. We had greatly improved our facilities, but the business was way beyond anything we had looked forward too. So we have once more enlarged our manu- facturing department, and feel that we are now in a position to say that we can handle all orders with promptness and satisfaction. Our new Illustrated Catalogue, now ready, is one of the finest ever produced in this line. Yours for the asking. No up-to-date florist can afford to be without one. M. RiGE & Go. Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies. 25 North 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. fall is the time %iant Perennials All Strong Field-Grown Stock. Pe: Clematis Davidiana, 1 vear -Funkia Alba Hemerocallis flava Hollvhocks, double, separate colors; "per 1000, $10.00 Helianthus Multiflorusplenusand Soliel d'Or Iris Germanica Perennial Phlox, superb collection Rudbeckia Golden Glow Spiraea Palmata Elegans \ ucca Filanientosa. 2 years VIGK Sc NIUU GO. ROGHBSTBR, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SPARAOUS 0; FLUMOSUS NAKUS, VA-ia. pots, I $7.00 per 100. per 100 Koses, I'.ride and Bridesmaids, 3;.4-in. pots... $5.00 Cyperus Alternifolins, JW-in. pots — 2. .50 O-revillea Robusta, J^-in. pots 2M NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. Buy from the Advertisers n, the... Florists' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thus in- cre ase the earning power of your Certificate. asmines, strong and stockv, 6 to 10-in., $3.00 a 100, l-^.VOO a 1000. Fine specimen plants, 2 to 3 ft., at $10.00 a lOft Cal. privet, 2 to 3 ft., well branched, at $2,00 a 100; l.i to 20-in., 75c a 100; unrooted cuttings, 10 anv distance, $1,25 a 1000, Pelican Strawberry Plants, JOHN MONKHOUSE, IMariana Plum Cuttings, lo to r2-in,, at $1,00 a looo Chinese Arbor VJtae, 1 to i'a ft., at $2.00 a 100. Caddo PSurseries. Jewella, La. GHINESEPRIMROSE t;,0(» single, mi.ved colors, 2 and 2"j-incli pots, $2.(10 per 100. PANSY FIiANTS, 60c per 100, $2.50 per 1000. ENGIiISH IVY, 2'..-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. I .\SH WITH ORDER. JOS. M. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. J' ROSBS .5* J^ ROSES Ji No finer grown. Big bushy plants, full of flowering shoots, out of 3 and jj^-inch pots, at $3.00 per loo. Meteors, Brides, Bridesmaid, Perle and Beauty. This slock is cheap at twice the price, but must be sold at once to make room. SMILAX PLANTS, 2-inch pots, full of roots and covered with plant. No finer to be had and at lowest price ever quoted 75c per loo, $5.00 per looo. Cash with order. SOITH SIDE FLORAL CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Mention FlorlHta' Review when you write. Always Mention tbe.... Florists' Review When Writingf Advertisers, A Great Bargain. Ageratum, Monstrosum and Cope's Pet, 2-inch pots. SOc per 100. Cuphea, Segar Plant, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, from 3'4-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Achillea, The Pearl, from 3}4-ia. pots, $1.00 per lOO. Coreopsis Lanceolata, from S^^-inch pots, $1.00 per 100. Greviilea Robusta, 8 in. high, $1.00 per 100, Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. 550 The Weekly Florists^ Review. OrTOBF.R 2U, Is'JJs. OLEAN, N. Y. Mrs. F. H. Johnson is justly proud of her success in the cultivation ot orchids. Her cattleyas, both Mossiae and Trianae, have produced blooms that measure fully 6V2 inches across, and she has a handsome plant of Per- isteria elata with eleven blooms. In ordinary stock she has about 500 well grown chrysanths, all in pots. W. M. SUNBURY, PA. C. E. Rossiter adopts the V-shaped method in chicken wire, with a length back and front of 12 inches wide, placed sufficiently high to allow of weeding. This answers well, espe- cially in houses of medium size. His carnations are looking fine. Roses very clean. W. M. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. The final premium list for the twelfth annual exhibition of the State Florists' Association of Indiana, to be held in this city Nov. 8 to 12, has been issued. Copies may be had on applica- tion to the secretary, Mr. R. A. Mc- Keand, Garfield Park, this city. HOLYOKE, MASS.— "Walk in and see our chrysanths," was Harry Sin- clair's invitation when I called upon E. H. Howland. I did and challenge superior stock to be produced: Clean, thrifty, bold plants, foliage like leather and of great size. Considerable im- provements have been made in the houses during the summer. Here Wootton thrives a la Dunlop and Gam- mage, Perles a la Dale. The fall show will be an interesting one and is com- mendable. W. M. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Outcast has found a home with Mark Aitken, who has 500 of this carnation planted in his newly acquired range of glass. Violets are taking hold in good shape and the palm house is just the thing. J. Schlatter & Son have added a violet house for violets and one for azaleas. They speak highly of Jadoo and have several enauiries from their cemetery patrons who have noted the extraordinary results. W. M. PORTLAND. ME.— Niles Nelson has a good thing in a pure lemon yellow coleus, which for three years has prov- en to be a most excellent bedder, The foliage is large and the habit of plant very robust. It does not bleach out in the sun. His chrysanths in pots are fine, as are carnations. Scott, Day- break, C. A. Dana, and Flora Hill are his favorites. W. M. MANCHESTER, N. H.— A. G. Hood was planting his carnations by elec- tricity (light) when I called. He stands by Fisher, not having found any other kind more suited for his trade. His Scotts are fine; no sign of deteriora- tion. v^.xx4.4.*XJ>.AA4.^.J.AxxA■^.J.J.JLXAXJ■J■x^.x44■^.x4■xx4.jU.x^.^■x^.■n.j^■>.J■J■JL^■^r The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of...»,... ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99' 4 -• •i -t 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Mention The Review when you write. This has been conclusively proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic al: kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bue-, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a ■jr>-cent bottle will convince vou that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. | Delaware Holly of the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berriedi Orders will now be received for shipments whicli will go forward fresldy packed at the proper time. For prices and terms, address — ALEX, PULLEN, ^ .^ Milford, Delaware, MIUPORD NLIRS&RI&S. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from HOLLAND -- ">-^;";,':!.-. Tf - •^"''" On hand ; — Extra selected Iiily of the Valley From cold storage ; — .\ fine lot of Araucarias. State quantity needed and prices will be clieerfull; lAPAM — Lihum Longifiorum. all sizes. J/*r/M^ Crop short. issus. £H||\|^ .. Chinese Secred Lilies. , '-'.OIW in a case $24.00 F. W. O. SCHMITi. Mention Tl - - JERSEY CITY, N. J. Review when you nTiie. F. & F. NURSERIES,^STJ?5r;,V.°y Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you write. Stock Plants... of earliest of all IVIUniS LADY FITZWVGRAM, Flowers ."> inches in diameter. Cut September 20. Last year September 17. $1.00 per doz. Cash with order, please. FRED BURKI, • Bellevue, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, f^.^trc\i.n stock. $s.Oll per 100. Only a limited number. Fine for growing on. SIEBKECHT & SOIT, New Kochelle, K. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | HITGMIINGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUIbDIING. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FIHINGS. atfs?^li SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists* Review* 551 For 14 Days Only! Per Per 100 lOiiO 200,COO Giant Flowering Pansy Plants, $ 3.00 501 at 1000 rate. 50,000 Geraniums, up-to-date varie- ties, 2-in $3.00 15.00 5,000 Coleus, strong, 20 varieties,2-in 1.00 8.00 5,000 Heliotropes, 4 newest ■' 2-in 2.00 18.00 1,000 SoutliernThvme (white), 4-in 4.00 2,000 Little Gem Feverfew 2-in 2.00 15.00 6,000 Flowering Begonias, 20 varie- ties, 2-m 2.00 18.03 2,000 Flowering Begonias, bushy, 20 varieties, Sij-in 3.00 25.00 .500 Gvnura or Velvet Plant, 2-in . . 3.00 1,000 Primula Obconica, 2-in 2.50 20O Coleus Brownia (new), 2-in.. . 5.00 300 Adiantum Cuneatum, 5-in.... 10.00 200 Nephrodium Cristata, 6-in.... 10.00 400 The True Maidenhair Fern, 5-in ir.oo THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. -- Morris, III. Mention The Review wlien you write. Cyclamen Plants NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. BOO, 3-inch pots at $^.00 per 100. 2000,4 ■• atl2.00 1000, 5 ■■ at 25.00 500, 0 " at .50.00 The above plants are grown from the very choicest mixture of seed and are guaranteed first class in every respect. Sliipped direct from tlie greenhouses. Vaughan.McKellar&Winterson, 47 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO- Mention The Review when you write. PALMS AN O FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, ^jm^ ■ Chicago ANTON SCHLLTHEIS, ^s"."!"^ College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself. Price List on .Application. Mention The Review when you write. HEALTHY VIOLETS.... Strong, pot I $50.00 III F&BQUHAK. MARIE LOUISE. per hundred. Cash with orde J R FREEMAN ^'^ Thi':teenth street. N.W. WASHINGTON. D. C. VELLOW... N'lce large plants from soil at S(lc per 100; $7.00 per 1000 Sample lor stamps. E. I. BAWI.IITGS, - - Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. PALMS rw^'w.vA Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel. and Forst. CocosWeddeliana, Livistona Rotundifolia, Plioenix Reclinata and Rupicola, Ficus Elastica and Elastioa Var. Pandanus Veitchii and Pandanus Utilis, Dracaena Sanderiana, etc. Hardy, stocky and Perfect. An immense stock of all sizes up to elegant specimens. If you do not know the quality of my stock ask some one who does. I can guarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything. SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write., IJl^ VSN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1,000, 60c; by mail, 75c; in lots of 5,000 by Ex., 65c per 1,000. HENRY A. DREER. When writing mention Florists' Review. 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Oper $1.50 Bl s [9 IE! i Hli^^lrMll lllfll ^<>'0O'* l^'antS' 2'Mn. pots, $5.( II W^irM lILw JlLmi^ Jl '^^' ^''press. ^"tj* 24 by mall for SPECIMENS W^M FOR 8-INCH POTS. (^ Srai ^ a g m D 0 |»1 ;j>o.uu per \i. |f^^ 1 ES ^m Mw—m JBJMJMU ILf^ u lilllllK ESTABU5HED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEMS> sua." N.STEFFEHS. STEPTEriSBROS. NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... IT WILL COVER the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. THE By WILLIAM SCOTT. IT WILL TELL YOU just what j want to Itnow in ]ust the way you w; Price, $5. 00 Florists' Publishing Company, 520-535 Caxton Bidg.. CHICAGO. 55i The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER 20, 1S5S. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.'; American Jadoo CcSSS Amling, E. C 541 Baker, W.l 5« Ball, C. D ........ -SSI Bassett& Washburn S41-o42 Bayersdorfer. H. &_ Bergef.H. H. &C0.545 Blanc & Co... «{ Bobbink, L.C ?« ?°ges.C...^ -If, L. B. Brague BudlonK, J Burki, F.. Burpee, W. Atiee ol Co. ,■.■■• ■■»0 Chicago Wrecking Atlee & CincitinaVi'Cut Flow- er Co '*- Cottage Gardens.... 544 Crabb & Hunter ..;i4b Cunningham, J. H - "^^ Detroit Flower Pot_ Mfy ^?i D.lloa,J.L.....---5ib Dorner, F. & Sons ^^^ Dre°er,"HA'::'.:.':'.::55i Elliott, W.H........5|» Ellis & PoUworth ..Mi Esler,JohnG. Secy .5o4 F. & F^. Nurseries.. .d5U Freeman, J. R. 5.?J; Gibbons, H.W ??.J Giblin& Co. ...■■■■ f* Greene & UnderhiU. .54S Hancock, Geo, & Son 548 Heacock, Jos :'« Herr, Albert M ?f* Hews. A. H. &Co...m2 Hill. E.G. &Co ^ii Hitcbings& Co...^.._ ....550-552-D34 Hoiton& Hunkel Co. 542 Hopp& Lemke M Hunt.E. H :'l^, Jackson. E. B J« Jacobs, S. &Sons ...oo4 Jewett, Z. K. & Co..54o kasting,W. F....544-54b Keenan'sSeed Store. :»-; Kelsey, H. P ^'^ Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 5.^4 Kennicott Bros. Co..54.i Kraft Plant Tonic. ...5.10 Kroeschell Bros. Co.5d4 Kuehn, C. A. 542 Kubl, Geo. A Ma Lager & Hurrell ....54» Legenfelder, C 548 Lockland Lumber Co 540 LongD. B .543 Lord & Burnham Co .1.54 Louisville Exchange 542 Louisville Tob. Co. .547 Lynch, W. E 542 Lyons, M.I 547 Manning J. W .545 Model Plant Stake Co. 54s Moninger. J. C. Co. .i54 Monkhouse. I -.541) Moon Co.. W. H.545-.">r,2 Morris Floral Co .551 Morrison, A 552 Murray, S 543 N. V. 'Cut Flower Exchange 544 Oak Park Nurseries. 547 Pennock.S.S 544 Pierce, Butler & Fierce 554 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 543 Poore, Mrs. F. W ...546 Prince. A. G.& Co.. 542 Pullen, Alex 5.50 Quaker City Machine Works 554 Randall, A. L 542 Rawlings, E. 1 551 Reed& Keller .545 Regan Pt'g House. ..543 Reid, Edw 544 Reinberg Bros ■i47 Rice, M. & Co -549 Roney Bros -544 St. Louis Cut Flower Co. .542 Schmitz, F. W. O. Schultheis, A 551 Siebrecht & Son ....550 Smith, N. &Son .54y Smith, W.C 544 Smith, W. &T 540 Soltau. C. &Co 545 South Side Floral Co. .549 Standard Pert. Co . ..547 SteffellS.E 551 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 545 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson . . .542-551 Vesey.W. I. Sec'y..547 Vick&HillCo 549 Wabash Rv 548 Weber & Sons 545 Wietor Bros 542 Winter, S.B 542 Winterich, C 547 Wittbold, Geo 551 Young, John Welsh . 544-545-546 BLOOMSBURG. Pa.— J. L. Dillon is building a new house 22x300 for car- nations. DELAWARE, O.— George W. Camp- bell, the veteran horticulturist, died recently at the advanced age of 82 years. CANTON, O.— Florist C. W. Faust took twenty-four leading premiums at the Stark county fair. He was es- pecially successful in roses, carna- tions, tuberoses and pot carnations. CATALOGU 5ENT X^^' . .MEUCHANDISt fCiALVAMZEDWIDE- 100 POUND R0LL5 -SHORT LENGTnrb \,V RUN PROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE % PER POLL 100 POUNDS »1.15 OUl%\ANY 6AU6E. HICAGO Mention FlorlsU' Review when you write. Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .'\n assortment of twenty varieties (hhv each), purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $4.00 to $7.00 per 100, will be furnished for $SO.O0, F. O. B., when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. An: Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. rtm. lit . I twenty varieties Uiftv ca..li), pun.liasers' selection from Siirubs quoted in ; (Ki t.i JHi im p. r liiii, will be furnished for $75.00, P". O. B. when cash accompanies trade list at $ order, othi-rwiM- p'-kiiii; < 100,000 California Privet. 1 year. 2 years, 3 years. 5,000 Dentzia Gracilis, 12 to 15 inches, very hne for Plorists to Force, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 pLT 1,I.MKP. 10,OOO Hydrangea Faniculata, different sizes. VERY LOW PRICES ON VINES. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 vt-ar. $35.00 per 1,00(1; 2 \ears, $50.00 per 1,000. Actinidia Arguta or Poivgama, 1 year, $8.00 per IIHJ ; 2 years, $16.00 per 100. Clematis Faniculata, from 3-inch pots. $35.00 per 1,000; 4-inch pots, $60.00 per 1,000; open ^;rrM^ui, 2 vr.irs, verv strong. $75.00 per 1,000. English Ivy, 1 \ear, from open ground, strong, $50.00 per 1,000; 2 years, very long vines, $60.00 per l,0tiu. Wichnraiana Eoses, 1 vear, $48.00 per 1,000; verv strong, 2 vears, $75.00 per 1,000. DECIDIOIS TREES. .\n immense stock of Norway, Sugar, Silver and Sycamore Maples, Purple-leaved Beech, Cut- leaved Birch, Catalpas, Elms, Lindens, Horsechestnuts, Magnolias, Oaks and Willows. OF INTEREST TO FLORISTS. EVERGREEN TREES. FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. We are specially prepared to supply tiunsts witli Evergreens suitable for w either for window boxes, tubs or pots. We recommend the dwarf varieties of .Arbor poras where a small or medium growth only is desired, and tall-growing .'irborvitKS nucic la.^c. a.^to ' ' ' -.-'--' ' Tid well furnished to the base. We solicit your orde ? prefe rthe Pr ■ size plants are of perfect forn ce lists on applicatK ...... decoratio — , ,'it2es and Retinos- ire larger sizes THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before [jiirchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and ^nc^'£s. AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 g££D Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO. Mention Florlsta' Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Itincolu Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and rll I IIMijO DtSCRIPnON. Mention The Review when you write. DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER, ]:^:^:fZ'i:z:::t^:;::::^: HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty St., NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus Mention The Review wben you write. OCTOBER M, TheWeekly Florists' Review. 553 >^A4Hi.lL.L iAiltlL.L Ui>..it.l. iinth.!. A*l>.,lL.Liiit^lL.l..iiUthlt ilhlthlh ilfalth*- ■^^"■''f^ Can You Afford to Grow Plants Without Ising Jadoo Fibre? ^ One Ton of JADOO FIBRE fills 3,500 rour-inch Pots. One ton JADOO FIBRE, f. o. b., Philadelphia, costs $27.50 3,500 4-inch pots cost 27.26 Cost of pots and JADOO FIBRE for 3,500 plants $54.76 Cost of 3,500 6-inch pots (size required if soil or compost is used) . 74.83 One Ton of JADOO FIBRE fills 1,150 Six-inch Pots. One ton JADOO FIBRE, f. o. b.. Philadelphia, costs $27.50 J,J50 6-inch pots cost 25.88 Cost of pots and JADOO FIBRE for J, 1 50 plants $53.38 Cost of 1,150 8-inch pots (size required if soil or compost is used) . . 63.28 The advantages in addition to the above are: AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, YOU YOU SAVE TIME IN POTTING CAN RAISE BETTER PLANTS (THAT (HAVING NO SOIL TO MIX.) WILL COMMAND A HIGHER PRICE) YOU SAVE SPACE IN GREENHOUSES. THAN CAN BE POSSIBLY GROWN YOU SAVE LABOR IN WATERING. IN SOIL AND MANURE, OR SOIL AND FERTILIZERS. 1-3 Jadoo Fibre and 2-3 soil will ^row fine commercial plants. One Ton of JADOO FIBRE is all that is required for 3,500 to 4,000 4-inch pots. 1,150 to 1,300 6-inch pots. 2,000 to 2,500 5-Inch pots. 600 to 750 8-inch pots. SEND POR OUR PRINTED MATTER. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., 4 817 Fairmount Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JADOO FIBRE AND LIQUID are for sale by all prominent Seedsmen and Dealers. 554 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBT5R 20, 1898. KROEscHELLBRosco Ventilating LOW COST. Greenhouse Boiler 29to59ErieSt., CHICAGO. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED liuik-r> iii.,uiui Li,c ui-si , fireb sheets and heads uf steel, water space all arou (front, Sides and back). Write for information Mention Florists' Review when you write EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOB PABTICITLABS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER Sec v SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Mention Florists* Review when you write. 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, Mich. Mention l-'lonsts Keview wuen you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE © VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write lor Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. Review when you uTlte. High Grade BOILERS Get our Fof GREENHOUSES. Catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. 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SASH WHITE LEAD. PUTTY, Etc. at Whouesh Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, FITTINGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue. • • • GREENHOUSE BUILDING [=- 7 Copyright, 1898, by PUORISTS' PUBUISniPSG CO.. 520-333 Caxton Building, CMICii\GO. Voun. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 27, J898. No. 48. SIMPLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. A Basket of Roses. The illustration shows a basljet of the Bride and Bridesmaid roses, with- among the flowers; and the handle of the basket may be partially concealed by lasting foliage, or flowers, or both; but this should not be carried to such an extent as to hide the form of the Basket of Roses. out ribbon, or any other garnishing or addition than the rose foliage, and With no formal separation of color as is sometimes made. Adiantum fronds or other suitable material are often used to form a mar- gin to the basket, and interspersed basket; and flowers used for this pur- pose, not having protection afforded by the damp moss in the body of the basket, are apt to wilt quickly, and detract from the appearance of the work. Some florists use ribbon so liberal- ly that the flowers seem to be of sec- ondary importance; or they choose baskets of odd or intricate designs; but it will be found best to select those of simple shapes, made of good material, which should not be entire- ly hidden; to fill them without over- crowding, with good flowers, firmly placed, of few kinds and colors, and trust them to please by their good ma- terial and tasteful arrangement, rath- er than by a resort to the milliner's art. W. T. BELL. HOW TO KILL JUNE BUG LARVAE. Having seen inquiries as to how to destroy the larvae of the June bug in rose beds without injuring the plants, I wish to give my experience for the benefit of others who may be troubled with them. I filled up my rose-bouse benches the first week in June, cutting new sod to put in the bottom of the benches, turning the top side down to give good drainage; my beds are nine inches deep. Then I planted my roses from 6 and T-inch pots. They were grafted on the manetti stock the sec- ond week in January and they grew so fast I let them flower in April to keep them from getting too tall. They took hold of the new soil and were breaking freely, when on the 6th of July I noticed some of the leaves of the young shoots wilted and burnt on their edges. I could see it was not a scald, but something must be wrong with the roots. I dug down about four inches and found a small larva of the June bug about a quarter of an inch in length, and on digging down to the bottom a hole about six inches square I found nineteen larvae. I tried other places, and every place I tried I found from three to nine. I immediately watered them with lime water and it did not seem to hurt them. I also watered some with Rose Leaf extract; then I tried part of a bench with one- 556 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ OCTOBER 27, 1S98. third of a bushel of lime to a barrel of water. I examineo them the next day and found an odd one dead, but nine-tenths of them were as healthy as ever. I then bought some bisulphide of carbon and made holes ten inches apart with part of a broom handle, pouring a teaspoonful of zhe bisulphide of carbon into each hole, and covered it up with fine soil. I experimented on six feet ei' a Wootton bench. The .^^ Hybrid Perpetuals. If you force any hylirid perpetual roses it is time to prepare for them. In the case of houses being too far re- moved from a city to cart in plants for Easter trade the roses in pots are out of the way by April, which gives you abundance of time to prepare for clirysanthemums again, or maybe six weeks to spread out and finish off many of your important bedding plants such as geraniums, cannas, etc. Thousands of budded roses are im- ported every fall from Europe, but for some reason, perhaps the journey over and the length of time they are dug before shipping, are not satisfactory for forcing in pots the first year. If carefully heeled in for the winter, cut down low in the spring and planted out when ground is dry in the spring, they will make fine plants for lifting and potting the following fall, or if potted in the spring in ."i or ti-inch pots, cut well down and grown all summer, they will be in excellent shape to force tlie following winter and could be flowered much earlier than those lifted from the .ground the same fall, provid- ed they were ripened and slightly rest- ed in October previous to being forced. Since the American Beauty is so large- ly grown, and more particularly Me- teor, which is so much the color of .Jack, the forcing of Jacqueminot and other hybrids for the holidays is about abandoned for the good reason that it would not pay. Thousands of roses are. however, grown both for the lilooms and for pot plants to come in next day they were all about dead. I waited three days to see if any injury was done the roses, but it did not hurt them and I could not then find a live larva, so I bought more and went over all the benches. I had a man to fill the holes up with fine soil as soon as the liquid was poured in. as it evapo- rates very quickly when exposed. It is very inflammable. The ventilators were kept wide open day and night until all the gas had disappeared. I have three benches forty-five feet long and three feet wide, and it took four pounds of bisulphide of carbon at a cost of $1.08. JAMES WHEELER. Brookline. Mass. SES during the mouths of March, April and May. and it is of these I would at- tempt to give you some hints. Easter is the season when the larg- est number can be sold and the best value obtained for both plants and cut blooms. The time it takes to bring the plants into bloom or at their best from their perfectly dormant condition will, of course, vary according to the season you want them, and to some extent in the varieties. Supposing you wished them at their best the middle of April, then from eleven to thirteen weeks would be needed to bring them in, that is, supposing you started with a night temperature of 40 degrees and slowly increased till they were in flower. If the plants have been carried over in pots during the summer and have made good strong growtlis. they will, as stated above, be easier to force, both as regards care and time, for be- ing well established and roots undis- turbed, there is nothing to prevent them breaking good and giving you perfect flowers. From now till January these plants would be best in a cold frame or in some sheltered place out of doors where protection from very hard freezing can be given. Many of us will be growing roses that we lift from the field or purchase from nurserymen who have grown them this summer. Buy home .i^rown plants and there is little fear of fail- ure unless you try to force them too early. There is no reason for delay and the middle of November is as late as it is desirable to pot them. Several of the best hybrid roses make a poor growth on their own roots and can only be purcliased when budded, and if all is budded stock none the worse, in fact all the better for forcing in pots. You had better pay a fair price for good strong plants, and that I would call a plant with from three to five stout shoots. They are easier to handle and pot after being cut down, so that is the first operation as soon as you dig or receive them. The lower they are cut the better appearance the plant has. but you should leave at least three good eyes to each strong slioot. Sometimes the lowest eyes are weak and would give you only a feeble growth and no flower. Small, spind- ling growth cut out entirely. Pot into 5 or 6-inch pots, or still larger if the plants are extra strong, using a good fresh, rather heavy loam, to which add a fifth of animal manure. Pot firmly and water thoroughly, and then plunge in a frame, using leaves or some easily handled material. Cover with glass, and on all warm or sunny days .sive plenty of ventilation. Here they will remain till you want to bring them into the greenhouse. I have no- ticed during this operation that there is little or no root action takes place for three months if left in the frame, but they are preparing for it in excellent style, and when you start tliem going in a night temperature of 40 degrees the roots almost immediately start and keep pace witli the tops. The principal object to observe is to start slowly and gradually increase the temperature, which is the natural con- dition of most deciduous shrubs that have to make a growth before the bud is developed. The lilac is quite dif- ferent, its flower bud is formed the previous fall and all you do with heat is to force it out. Then you are able to bring it in from the cold and force out the flower in three weeks. With a rose this would be an utter failure. Syrin.ging. of course, is of the greatest benefit to a rose in all its stages of growth, especially when it is breaking its dormant buds. If you force any Crimson Rambler, and they are grand for the purpose and are now established as a leading East- er plant, they should not be cut down at all as you would the Hybrid Perpet- ual. If they have canes seven or eight feet long, shorten them to four feet or leave tliem longer if very strong. Treat them the same as the other hardy roses and allow twelve weeks to bring them into flower. When bringing them into tiie greenhouse put about four strong stakes into the pot, two feet above the soil, and tie the canes of the Rambler spirally around the stakes. It will help very much to in- duce an even break of the eyes, so that the bottom of the canes will be as well furnished as the top, and in this shape they make a well fiUed-up, handsome plant. There are many Hybrid Perpetual roses that force well, but a great vari- ety for the purpose is not at all desir- able. Here are a few of the best: Genl. Jacqueminot, crimson; Barones = Rothschild, light pink: Anna de Dies- bach, rose; Clio, blush almost white; Ulrich Brunner, cherry red; Magna OCTOBER 27, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review, 557 Cactus Dahlia "Fantasy:" Color, Bright Crimson. [Reproduced from Gakdexeks' Chronici-E.J Charta. tine pink; Mrs. J. H. Laing, soft pink; Coquette des Alps and Co- quette des Blanches, both very free white roses, are good as pot plants, but not for cut flowers, as we have finer white blooms among the teas. WILLIAM SCOTT. ROSES ON SIDE BENCHES. Mr. Dale's reply to inquiry about value of side benches for roses, pub- lished in the Oct. 13th issue of the Re- view, would end the discussion for the present, were it not for the inference that would naturally be drawn from his letter. He states that his roses planted in the spring are now from five to six feet high and would not do on side benches. The inference is that I am unaccustomed to such fine stock, having only small plants that will find enough head room in three and one- half feet of space. Local pride will not permit me to allow this supposition to pass unchallenged. The Philadelphia cut flower market is certainly no less critical than are the best buyers in Canada. The conditions evidently differ. Here we find the demand In the spring months much better than in those of fall; consequently most of the plant- ing is done in July, with the result that few of us have roses for winter forcing that are now over three and a halt feet high. There is practically head room enough for plants as tall as Mr. Dale's on the north side benches of our three-quarter span houses before described, and — D. V. — the plants here will grow as tall this winter; they did so last season. This only leaves one bench to consider; that next the front ventilators. The plants grown here do require sloping, but by careful tying we get straight stems and a most en- couraging percentage of ground shoots, the latter due possibly to an abun- dance of light and air on this table. It seems to me the question comes down to this: Is not this front bench worth more than a walk? The only conclusive argument lies In figures. Perhaps Mr. Dale will favor us with a comparison based on actual results in both kinds of houses next spring. JOHN WELSH YOUNG. CACTUS DAHLIA "FANTASY." We reproduce from the London Gar- deners' Chronicle the accompanying engraving of this dahlia. Referring to it, the Chronicle says: "At the meeting of the Royal Horti- cultural Society held on September 0. a very pretty variety witli threadlike florets, incurving at the upper end in a confused manner and of a scarlet color, was remarked in a collection of cactus varieties shown by Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Lowfleld Nurseries, Crawley. It is figured as a distinct novelty." LONG SLOPE TO THE SOUTH. In an article by your correspondent on rose-house structure Mr. Baur, after commenting on the "short-span-to- south" and "even span," remarks that many conservative men still adhere to the long slope to the south, and then adds: "While it may be said that a good grower usually produces good stock in about any kind of a green- house, he certainly can do better when placed in an up-to-date rose-house where he can depend on getting the full benefit of the sun for twelve months of the year, and this means a regulation three-quarter span house, long slope to the south." I believe in justice to your readers that this statement needs a little qual- ifying, and without the slightest wish to differ with Mr. Baur without cause, or for the less excusable reason, mere- ly to have something to say, I shall briefly state that Mr. Baur is in error. If it is true that a good grower can produce good stock in any kind of a greenhouse, their skill and attention in growing is far more important than the shape or aspect of the houses, and it is largely true, but between two men. both blessed with the disposition that contributes untiring attention and equal knowledge, then the man with the best adapted houses must surely win over his less favored competitor. Does the long slope to the south give us the most sunlight or light for twelve months in the year? I think not. When some one who was not afraid of a change built the first "short-span-to-south" he did it for the object of getting the direct rays of the sun at the time of year when the sun is nearest the horizon and he got what he was after, for with the houses built that way the sun shines in at a right angle to the almost perpendicular slope on the south side. But there is a drawback to this kind of house: There is a long, flat surface to the north which gives little light, and in a severe winter is too often cov- ered with ice or snow. We hear much talk about rays of the sun, when for weeks of some winters we do not see the sun, and we forget that light comes from the north as well as the south. If plants of any kind were in an old- fashioned lean-to, as graperies and other houses were built years ago with a back wall, would not the plants be all looking towards the south? Have you not all seen tliem do so? If the roof was continued north as it was on the south, would they not all grow up- right with an inclination neither to any point of the compass? This is a fact, as growers of plants of any and every kind can testify, who have equal-span houses running east and west. The "regulation" long-slope-to-the- south is too flat and at too obtuse an angle to the sun in the shortest days to gain much "direct rays," but when April, May and June come and in the early fall months, it is the hottest 558 The Weekly Florists^ Review, OCTOBER Structure you can build. Another dis- advantage is that it necessitates build- ing benches against the front and back wall, which is an abomination in every respect and to be earnestly avoided in houses where cut flowers are grown. Then again some of your benches must be raised by an elabo- rate and expensive method; if not, you have not the slightest pretext to build such a house. I say, and I sin- cerely invite convincing contradiction, that the equal span is the best house; most simple to build, easiest to venti- late, much the best to heat, and giving the greatest diffusion of light to every plant in the house. The equal span can be 18 or 19 feet wide with two benches, or 22 or 23 with three bench- es. WM. SCOTT. This is the time for chrysanthe- mums, they are plentiful everywhere and it is a good flower from any point of view. The small country florist who grows his own stock finds it the best of all flowers, for the time being, because it is showy, keeps well, and is easy to arrange. There has been so much written and said about decora- tions that the very word seems stale, and yet the school of floriculture never closes, and we must give continuous examples. To the country florist we say that with mums you can do any form of decoration, but there are occasions when experiments are disastrous, and it would often pay you better to lay your flowers loose in a box with some greens and let your customers arrange them themselves. This is not because you are a country florist, for the same rule applies to the best appointed city establishment, but because many peo- ple find pleasure in fixing flowers, and then again there are colors which fight, with one another and sometimes they will get together you know. Now it seems almost needless to tell you that the woods can furnish you with an abundance of grand decorative mater- ial, but we cannot emphasize it too much. There will be lots of time yet for your smilax and asparagus, they shine out best when snow is on the ground; for the present. Autumn fol- iage comes first. You must not imag- ine that because this material is plen- tiful and cheap that it is not appre- ciated. It is in the arranging that flowers and foliage gain or lose in val- ue, and the best test for artistic abil- ity is to produce a fine effect from poor materials. But let us get at our orders — we have a table to decorate for break- fast or luncheon, and we must bear in mind that simple forms of arrange- ments are most suitable for these oc- casions; that is put your flowers in vases loose and unconventional and you can mix your colors. Just put one or two nice sprays of colored leaves on the vase, but none on the cloth. Decorations for breakfast or luncheon should never look nor be overdone. A loose bunch of tall mums with one or two of your finest flowers bent on . the side of the ^vase is all that is re- quired and if you have any pompons you can put a spray alongside the plates; the lady or gentleman may want to wear one, if so let them fix it themselves. For afternoon teas sometimes more elaborate forms are called for, and the poor artist must rack his brain over some knick-knack creation to please the ladies. It is safe to suggest, or talk a lot about Japanese art for these af- fairs, though you must know there is very little in Japanese art suitable for American taste, and if you were to faithfully copy the Japanese, you would be ridiculed. I don't mean to insinuate that the Japs are not thor- oughly artistic, but they have a semi- religious way and meaning in fixing flowers that would not be understood here, and your labors would be lost. Still you can Americanize, that is im- prove these Japanese customs, and they will rather increase in beauty. Now in most of the homes of the wealthy they have Japanese rooms, and in such rooms these afternoon teas are usually given; therefore you must carefully study the surroundings, the colors, and most of all the vases. You will flnd that red and blue are the predominant colors in all .lapanese decorations. Made-up baskets rnd stiff designs are all out of place here. You must only put a few of your very finest mums in each vase, and a spr.ay of well colored ampelopsis or delicate vine. Don't cover up valuable vases and don't fix your flowers to stand up like broomsticks; a graceful bend in them, even if the bend must be artificially made, will enhance the effect. Yellow, white, crimson and bronze colors can be used, and you may or may not bring out the best features by keep- ing your colors separate, it all depends on the surroundings and the color of the vase, but in all cases your flowers must have long stems, and it is prefer- able to have a vase or two of pom- pons and anemones, just to bring out the beauties of the big fellows — and renjember one of your very largest flowers for each lady. RilDbons are out of place in a Japanese room just as much as great masses of flowers are, and if it is required to decorate the room with greens be careful to use light vine-like material and avoid formal or set forms. Of course you will be called up to furnish other forms of decorations for five o'clock teas and when you are it is safe to suggest the use of one color such as all pink, or all yellow chry- santhemums, and try and have your flowers all one shade, if not all one variety, and still use vases, if they are common cover them with Autumn leaves. If you use ribbon on the flow- er or flowers intended for the guest (and they should never be more than 3 or 4 fine flowers) then use very nar- now ribbon. No. IV2 or No. 2, and make a double or star bow of it half way down the stems, the ribbon must eith- er match the flower or the foliage. We will have more to say about mums in next issue, let us attend to other flowers now. Acalypha Sanderi is shown in many New York windows and attracts considerable attention. ■^Tiat its future will be depends a good deal on how it will be grown; it's a good novelty and whilst it may be ex- tensively used as specimens at Christ- mas and Easter, it will be limited in adaptability as a cut flower. Orchids form the main feature in the window decoration of the principal stores. In one we notices a very hand- some suspended mass of Dendrobium phalaenopsis arranged in muss. In an- other a flat basket fixed llKe a swing with broad white ribbon, the basket filled with Cattleya labiata. In one prominent window are two life size fig- ures of colored gents grinning at an arrangement of orchids on an old hat. Some New York florists are fond of colored gents and bells and brass. Orange blossoms are exceedingly scarce, but we must have them. Some- times you can't get them and jasmine is used as the next best; if that fails j'OU, then get some valley or Bouvardia Humboldti — anything berore you dis- appoint the lovely bride on her wed- ding day. All your decorations amount OCTOBER 27. 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review* :59 to nothing if the head spray is t)un- gled. Here's a pretty thing, try It; it is a bride's book spray; many girls are averse to carrying huge bouquets to the altar, and when they condescend to carry them, it is usually upside down. The latest spray is made of three long light sprays of D. phalaeuopsis tied to- gether with one frond of A. Farley- ense. Twist the stems with No. 2 cat- tleya ribbon, and tie a cluster bow of same up near the flowers. It makes a beautiful spray and is light for the bride to carry — any long spray of white orchid will do. IVERA. CHRYSANTHEMUM-RUST. ( Puccinia Hieracii, Mart, i This very destructive parasite be- longs to a group of fungi that have a bad record from the farmers' and hor- ticulturists' standpoint. It includes such species as Puccinia malvacearum. the Hollyhock-rust; P. graminis. tb.e rust of wheat; and numerous others. equally injurious to cultivated plants. All the species are true parasites, and in many instances produce three or four very different-looking forms of fruit, and live on different plants dur- ing different seasons of the year. As an illustration may be mentioned the rust of Wheat, which in the spring produces its first form of fruit on the young leaves of the common Barber- ry; the spores or reproductive bodies of this form are carried by wind, and inoculate the young leaves of Wheat, giving origin to the form of fruit called rust; later in the season a third form of fruit is produced on the Wheat leaves. The third form of fruit rests during the winter, and on the return of spring germinates, the minute spores produced being borne by wind on to the surface of damp leaves of the Bar- berry, where they germinate and enter the tissues of the leaf, and in about a fortnight's time produce the form of fruit, which in turn again inoculates the young Wheat-plant. In the Chrysanthemum-rust the life- history of the fungus is somewhat simpler than in the examples described above: it produces only two forms of fruit, and both are developed on the same kind of plant, the Chrysanthe- mum. The form of fruit too much In evi- dence just now on Chrysanthemum- leaves is what is termed the uredo stage, or summer form of fruit. The use of this form of fruit is to enable the fungus to extend its range of dis- tribution as widely and quickly as pos- sible. If a small portion of the pow- der contained in one of the rust-color- ed -pustules on a leaf is examined un- der the microscope, it is found to con- sist of myriads of pale brown, minute- ly-warted. roundish cells or spores, each of which is capable of germinat- ing the moment it is mature. As is too well known, when the disease has once appeared, its spread is rapid. The spores are produced in rapid succes- sion throughout the summer; as fast as they become ripe they fall away, and are carried by rain. wind, water- ing, syringing, the clothes of jrarden- ers. &c.. from one plant to another — an easy matter where the plants aro more or less crowded together. Every spore that happens to alight on the surface of a damp Chrysanthemum- leaf germinates quickly, pierces the tissue of the leaf, and in about a week's time produces a heap of ripe spores, ready in turn to continue the work of extending the disease. The above account is no exaggeration of Chrysa themum-Rust: Puccinia Hieracii. A, Leaf affected with "ru=t." li, Ur=do- or summer-sppres, magn. 400 diam. c, Puccinia spores, or winter spores, magn. 400 diam. what happens, and will. I trust, make clear to every one interested the man- ner in which the disease spreads. Later in the season, when the cultivator has lost all interest in the diseased plants, the same mycelium of the fungus which during the earlier part of the season has been producing myriads of summer spores, now gives origin to an entirely different form of fruit called "teleutospores." or winter spores. These latter differ in form from the summer spores, in being formed of two cells, and more especially in the fact that the winter spores will not germ- inate until after a period of rest, re- maining in a quiescent state until the following spring, when they germinate and produce minute spores, some of which find their way on to the Chry- santhemum leaves, germinate, enter the tissues of the leaf, and in a short time give origin to the uredo, or sum- mer condition of the fungus. Soon after the winter spores are de- veloped, the Chrysanthemum leaves die and fall: when all the leaves have fallen, the plant is absolutely free from disease, that is to say, there is no permanent mycelium of the fungus left in the plant, so that if it com- menced to grow the next season it would be perfectly free from disease, and would remain so unless inoculated by the bodies produced by the winter spores as described above. Summary. — The Chrysanthemum- rust disease is entirely the result of plants becoming inoculated by the resting spores produced by the fungus the previous year. Too much care cannot be exercised in collecting and burning all disease! leaves, and this should be done early in the season before the winter spores are formed on the leaves. From the above account it will be seen how dif- ficult it is to check the disease, if the summer form of the fungus once gains a foothold. A single dead leaf bear- ing teleutospores lurking in a corner is more than sufficient to secure a crop the following season. Where the disease has previously ex- isted, it would be wise to spray at in- tervals during the early part of the season with a solution of potassium sulphide — half an ounce to a gallon of water — as a preventive. This solution destroys germinating spores before they pierce the cuticle and enter the tissues of the leaf. Finally, it must be remembered that the Chrysanthemum-rust is very com- mon on many of our wild Composite plants, Hawkweeds, Burdocks, &e., and care must be taken that the dis- ease is not introduced by this means. — G. Massee in Gardeners' Chronicle. DISTILLED WATER. A subscriber from the Pacific coast sends the following; "As our water contains too much salt (we are near the ocean) we cannot grow any ferns or roses under glass. How would dis- tilled water do? Can any of your sub- scribers tell anything from their ex- perience? We have an abundance of distilled water." The question has been referred to me, and my experience with distilled water extends only to having to drink it on board a seventh class ocean steamer, and we remember that unless something is added to it to "take off' the flatness it is not likely that you will drink enough to produce dropsy or any other so-called "tank" diseases. As the process of distillation elimi- nates the salt I do not see why the distilled water should not be perfectly relishable to the plants. A better au- thority should, however, be consulted. It seems strange that greenhouses should be built so close to the shore that the salt water impregnates the soil. In a climate where no freezing of pipes is feared, a well could be dug or drilled half a mile distant from high tide and the water conducted by pipe to the greenhouse location with little expense, particularly if it came by 560 The Weekly Florists^ Review. OCTOBER 27, gravity. This, it seems, would be clieaper than the process of distilla- tion, which must cost something. WM. SCOTT. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRAr^T, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520=535 Caxton Building:, Chicago. 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per incn, $i.oo; }4 page, fu-so fiill page, £27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 percent. Discounts allowea only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to ms m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSq8. WE ARE OBLIGING. We aim to be obliging and are will- ing to do all in our power to assist a contemporary in obtaining the news, and if in future the staff of the Amer- ican Florist will indicate which of our reports they wish to remodel and use as original, we will warn them against the humorous items that they may be inclined to take seriously. In our issue of Oct. 13th there ap- peared in the Buffalo notes some gro- tesque bowling scores that Mr. Scott had sent us when in a humorous frame of mind, merely to jolly the boys a little. They were purely ficti- tious and it caused us much sorrow to see these imaginary scores remodeled, printed as original matter, and very seriously commented upon by our es- teemed contemporary in its issue of Oct. 15. Of course it is very bright of our con- temporary to rewrite for its issue of Saturday the news that appears in the Review on Thursday, and we assure the editor that we very much appreci- ate his confidence in our veracity and accuracy, but he should beware of tak- ing humorous items seriously. EXHIBITION ADVERTISING. Now is the time to keep the dally papers fully informed regarding the progress of arrangements for your ex- hibition. In any of the large cities it will pay to employ a professional press agent. If you feel you can't do this, some interested member of your jrganization should be deputed to look after the matter. If you issue a revised premium list send a copy to each of your daily paper.s and a note explaining what changes have been made from the previous one. If your judges have been selected send their names to each of your dailies. If entries are coming in very heavily in any special depart- ment make a note to the effect that competition will be especially strong in that department. Just at this time a good stroke is to send a box of fine mums to the managing editor and city editor of each of your dailies with the compliments of the exhibition man- agement. Get your season press passes ready early apd see that each editor and im- portant sx:b-editor gets one. Present- ly reporters will be sent you to se- cure material for special articles on the chrysanthemum and the ex- hibition. They will have rather vague ideas as to just what they want. They will be apt to be tiresome, but be patient with them. Do your best to supply what they think they want. Try to hunt up material for illustrations. They may use but a small proportion of what they get but every line of write-up you get in this way is not only the best sort of advertising, but is so much clear gain. When a report- er has concluded his interview with you fill out a season press pass and hand it to him. It will have an ex- cellent effect on him while lie is writ- ing his story. "But we have already given one to each of the editors, etc., and he can come in on his reporter's star anyway," you may say. True enough. He may not use the pass himself at all. It may be used all dur- ing the exhibition by some friend of his, but you can set it down as a fact that this friend would not pay his way in anyway, therefore you have not lost a paid admission, and you have made a warm friend of tlie reporter who is in a position to do you good. Then you should have a good lot of single admission press tickets. Send ten or a dozen of these each day to the city editor of each daily. It is true that he gives them away to his friends. This is one of his perquisites. He expects it and you would find it a grievous mistake to disappoint him. Don't try to economize time by send- ing him the whole lot at once. If you do he will be apt to give them all away at once and then send to you for more. Send him a dozen each day, then if he sends for a few more don't fail to respond favorably. Next day repeat the performance. It is a good idea to have separate tick- ets for each day and have them differ- ent colors so the doorkeeper can read- ily distinguish them. During the exhibition have some well posted man to whom all reporters can be referred. He should devote his full time if necessary to supplyin.g needed information, and he should have at his disposal a supply of chry- santhemum flowers from which he may present a few to the reporter as he leaves the building. Your press agent should invite a vis- it from the representatives of the press the evening before the exhibition opens. The decorations will be partly in place and probably many of the planls. What has not yet arrived should be described. A good notice in the papers the morning of the day the exhibition opens is very important to you. If the press representatives are properly treated they will share your enthusiasm and do the best they can for you in their reports. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMEPyCA. The committee judging new seed- lings will be in session October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 and 26. Exhibitors should make their entries for which a fee of $2 is charged for each variety entered, to the secretary not later than the Tuesday of the week the blooms are to be shown. Express charges prepaid and for- warded to any of the following ad- dresses will receive careful considera- tion: Boston, Mass., A. H. Fewkes, Horti- cultural Hall. New York, N. Y., E. Dailledouze, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 W. Twenty-tliird street. Philadelphia, Pa., A. B. Cartledge, 15i4 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O., R. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., cor. Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago, 111., C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. There were two seedlings submitted to the committees Oct. 15th, which scored as follows: Philadelphia, Pa., Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited Willowbrook. Japanese. White, slightly tinged lem- on, scored commercial scale 85; exhi- bition scale, SI points. Cincinnati. O., Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Kuno. Jap- anese. White, scored commercial scale 87 points. New York, N. Y., Oct. 22.— Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited Harry A. Parr. Jap. Yellow, scored commercial scale 78 points. David Rose, Jersey City, N. J., exhibited Dolly Rose. Jap. Reflexed. White sport of Glory of the Pacific. Scored commercial scale 87, exhibition scale 81 points. Philadelphia, Oct. 22.— Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md.. exhibited Harry A. Parr. Jap. Delicate yellow. Scored commercial scale 92. exhibition scale 90 points. Same grower exhibited Lady Harriett. Inc. Jap Pink, scored com- mercial scale 86, exhibition scale 86 points. John N. May, Summit, N. J., exhibited October Sunshine. Reflexed Jap. Clear yellow, scored commercial scale 93, exhibition scale 94 points. Ed. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md., exhibited Adelia. Inc. Jap. Delicate pink, scored commercial scale 93, exhibition scale 94 points. Chicago, 111.. Oct. 22.— Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited Harry A. Parr. Jap. Yellow, scored commercial scale 79 points. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited 12-10-97. Jap. Inc. White, scored commercial scale 83 points. ELMER D. SMITH, Sec'y. OCTOBER 27 The Weekly Florists' Review* 561 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. JTov. l-2-MoRRisTo\vN, N. 1. -Morris Countv Gardeners' and Florists' Society, C. H. At- kins, Secretary. Madison, N. J. Xov. 2-4— PouGHKEEPSiE, N, V. — Dutchess County Horticultural Society, Arthur A. Longh'ren. Secretary. ITov. 3-5— New Bedford, M.\ss.— Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Peter Murray, Secretary, JTov. 8-9 — Worcester. M.\ss. —Worcester County Horticultural Society. A. A, HLxon, Secretary, IS Front Street. JIov. 8-10— H.\RTFORD. Cow. — Connecticut Horticultural Society. C. M. Rodgers, Secre- tary, Beacon Street. 'Hartford. ITov. 8-10— Montreal. Qieb.— Gardeners' and Florists' Club, F. Bennett. Secretary. JToT. 8-11- BosTt>x.-MassachuEetts Horticul- tural Society. Robert Manning. Secretary. Horticultural Hall, Tremont Street, Hov. 8 12- iNDHNAPOLis.— State Florists' As- sociation of Indiana. R. A. McKeand. Secre- tary. Garfield Park. Indianapolis. ITov. 8-12— Philadelphia, Pa.— Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, David Rust,' Secre- tary, Horticultural ?Iall. Broad Street. Sov. 8-12— Chicago.— Horticultural Society of Chicago, W, N. Rudd, Assistant Secretary, Room 202, 18.5 Dearborn Street. Hov. 8-12— St. Loi;is.— St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Secretary, 41U1 Pennsylvania Avenue. »ov. 9-11— Providexce, R. I.- Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith. Secre- tary, 61 Westminster Street. Room 23. JTov. 9-11- Buffalo. N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, Wm. Legg, Secretary, 144U Delaware .■\venue. Hov. 9-12— Toronto.— Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, E, H. Carter. Secre- tary. Riverside Park, Toronto. Hov. 10-12— W ACO. Texas.— Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. Louis Crow. Secretary, Waco. Texas. ITov. 10-12— MiLLBROoK. N. Y. — Millbrook Horticultural Society. Memorial Hall. J. O. Pingry. Secretary. Hov. 10-12— Mount Kisco. N. Y. — Bedford Flower Liub. H. A. Spavins. Mgr. JTov. 11-12— PoRTCHESTER. N. Y.— Westchester Gardeners' Association, Opera House. A. Grierson. Rye, Secretary. IXov. 15-16-Elmira. N. Y.-Elmira Horticul- tural Society, R. R. Stockdale, Secretary. Xov. 15-17— Newport, R. I,— Newport Horti- cultural Society, J, J. Butler. Box 213, Sec- retary. ITov. 15-17— Syracuse. N. Y.— Central New York Horticultural Society, D. Campbell, Secretary. ITov. 16-18— Brockton. M.ass.— Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Walter E. Baker, Secre- tary. NEW YORK. The Market. The market is daily growing duller and the bottom is a long -way off. Prices are battered so badly that they are beyond recognition. Mr. "Weir, of Brooklyn, is the most popular man on the market at present, because he buys thousands upon thousands of roses at $3.50 per thousand, and they must be good or he won't take them at that. ■When roses are down, nearly every other flower follows, and still it's no use kicking, for it will be worse if the 'warm weather continues, and the sup- ply of mums is heavier. Perhaps there was never so much mildew seen on New York flowers as there is at pres- ent, and really much of the stock seen is only fit for set design work. Then again, considering the vast supply, prices are just as high as they were ten or twelve years ago at this season of the year, and it is pretty safe to say they will never be higher. As stated in our last notes, there is too much "follow my leader" among the growers, and everybody is grow- ing the same few varieties of flowers. There is lots of room away from the beatea track, and lots of fine flowers we never see here. Wedding decora- tions so far this season have been poor affairs indeed. Columns on columns in the daily papers are filled with de- scriptions of the bride's dresses and all the lovely decorations by so and so, but every florist here knows such is all humbug. Suppose one does get a church or house decoration, well, here it is: Roses, $3.50 per 1,000; large mums, $4.00 per 100; smilax, $8.00 or $10 per 100, and look what you can do for ?15.50. You can make a metropoli- tan editor declare it. in scarehead type, the flnest decoration ever seen in New York. Mrs. So-and-So gives a re- ception or tea, and for it orders a $2.00 box of flowers. The society editors give her elaborate decorations a mag- nificent description, and what are you going to do about it? Well, just get rid of your mildew and pray for cold, very cold weather. ■Violets so far are very poor, and give evidence of the prevalence of dis- ease. The best mum seen on the mar- ket so far is Mrs. H. RoDInson; they are very flne. Dahlias and other out- door flowers are abundant and help to make matters worse instead of pret- tier. Bo'wling. It's a good job the Bowling Club is started, for it helps to distract men's minds from business cares. They were a good jolly crowd that met at the al- leys on Monday night last, and be- tween good stories and loud cheers there was very little room for any- thing but laughter. The New York Florists' Bowling Club has been al- ready productive of good, for it has brought together faces seldom seen at the Florists' Club meetings. About the scores, well, they were all right for beginners and strange alleys. The club will be heard from in due time. Messrs. Burns, Weathered, Lang and Leuly were appointed a committee on by- laws and instructed to report at the next meeting of the Florists' Club. Ne'vvs Notes. American Gardening commences an- other chapter in its eventful career. It was sold by the A. T. De La Mare Printing •: Pub. Co.. Monday, Oct. 24. It will be published by J. W. Withers, at 135 Liberty street. New York city. Leonard Barron continues as editor. There were two exhibits in seedling chrysanthemums before the commit- tee on Oct. 22; Polly Rose, a white sport of Glory of the Pacific, exhibited by A. D. Rose, Jersey City, N. J., and Harry A. Parr, a pale yellow flower sent by Paul Bender, Rider, Md. H. W. C. Dihm, superintendent of the Siebrecht Nurseries, Trinidad, West Indies, is visiting New York. The New York Gardeners' Society will hold a free chrysanthemum show in their rooms, 64 Madison avenue, on the afternoon and evening of Satur- day, Nov. 19. There will be some twenty classes in which prizes will be offered, and competition will be con- fined to private gardeners. The trade will be invited to show whatever- nov- elties they may have. This promises to be a fine little show, as it will be after all the local exhibitions are over. D. BOSTON. Review of the Market. This week has surely been a Chrys- anthemum week for as is usual at this time of the year, all kinds of stock have been dull, with a full supply of everythirig and a limited demand. The downfall of the rose market has beeu especially noticeable, with per- haps the exception of one or two va- rieties, and $4 and $5 has been the av- erage for Brides and Maids, with quality improving all the time. Kaiser- ines are not so much in evidence as they were, these sell now with the Brides, although a few choice ones will bring $1 per dozen. Carnot is still a leader and the demand and supply are about equal. Lawrence Cotter of Dor- chester is cutting some fine blooms, stems about 18 inches in length, price averaging $10 per hundred. Beauties still hold their own, $2.50 per dozen being the limit. Meteors plenty, but not in demand; $6 per hundred is the asking price. Contrary to the usual anticipation at this season carnations seem to hold their own, and stocks are pretty well cleaned up every morning. Common varieties, such as Fisher and Scott, sell at from $1 to $2 per hundred, ■with extra quality bringing as high as $3. Fancy blooms, mostly Flora Hill and Bradts, bring $4 per huDdred. Violets still run small, the weather is not to their liking; 50 cents to 75 cents per hundred is the selling price. Chrysanthemums have been very plenty, and sell very low, especially Mad Bergmann, price ranging from 35 cents to $1 per dozen. Colored va- rieties are not so plenty, ranging from 50 cents to $1.50 per dozen. Valley the same as last week. The market is full of cosmos, with small sales. Odds and ends rather scarce. Ne'ws Items. Peter Fisher has begun to bring in his famous carnation Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Galvin controls the sale of them and Is advertising them as an especial feature for this season's use. Messrs. E. M. Wood & Co., Natick, Mass., give their annual trade exhibi- 562 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 27, 1S9S. tioii of chrysanthemums on Thursday, Nov. 3. All of the prominent growers and dealers have been invited. The annual chrysanthemum show of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety will be held on Nov. 8 to 11 in- clusive. N. F. McCarthy & Co. are now dis- playing a fine lot ot florists' baskets, having received a consignment of 100.- 000 from Europe during the past week. Henry Pcnn, an employe of J. W. Cohen, has branched out for himself at a new store on Chapman Place. P. PHILADELPHIA. It is said of an extremely careful man that he never mailed a letter without carefully examining the ad- dress before dropping it in the box. This example might, with advantage, be followed by others. Business in cut flowers during the past two weeks has left much to be desired from a producer's and from a •wholesaler's point of view. The de- mand was hardly as brisk as the last week in September, with the supply probably more than doubled. Prices then realized have proved the top notch so far. and there are very many sales made at lower rates. Carnations which were then rather scarce at $1.00 a 100 for good ordina-y stock, now fluctuate from $1.00 down as low as 50 cents, with the street men getting all they want at 25 to 40 cents a 100 and even lower. Beauties are in fair demand. Extras bring $1.50 and occasionally $2 in this market. A good many medium stemmed flowers are sold at 75 cents and $1.00 a dozen. Kaiserins are excel- lent and bring $4.00. Maids are ideal in color and improving in size. They eas- ily brought $3.00 week before last, but last week went begging at $2.00. Brides are harder to sell than Maids, having to divide business with Kaiserin, and as a consequence bring a little less than Maids. The best Meteors bring $3.00, but the cheapness of Beauty lim- its the demand for them. The excess of tea roses go to the street at or near (JO cents a 100. Chrysanths are coming in freely. George E. Campbell's house ot Fitz- wygram is cut out. This variety was followed by white and yellow Mon- arch. Jacob Becker brought in some fine Montmort and Morel on the 12th; they brought $2.00 a dozen. Robert Scott & Son sent in a few good Whill- dins. followed last week by Mr.s. Hen- ry Robinson. Mrs. Anthony and her twin sister, Glory of the Pacific, have made their appearance, 'oUowed toward the end of the week by a host of first blooms of other sorts, white and pink being too plentiful and yel- low and possibly darker shades being wanted, as is generally the case early in the season. Pot grown plants of chrysanths are now appearing. Charles Meckey has an especially well grown lot coming in bloom. Germantown Hort. Society. The October meeting of the German- town Horticultural Society was very lively. The meetings are not always productive of great results, horticul- turally speaking. Our ways are too simple to attract the great moguls, but the society is doing good work never- theless. Most interesting are the dis- cussions after adjournment. On one side of the room the secretary is ex- plaining to a group of members the ravages on outdoor roses committed by a new borer supposed to have been imported from France; while In an- other part an enthusiastic amateur is showing a choice specimen from his garden to some lovely ladies who are contentedly munching prize-winning grapes. I must confess that while listening to one of these informal chats, the ex- hibits were whisked off before being noted. There were some good ferns, a specimen Adiantum Farleyense from Frank Smith, being some thirty inches In diameter, two good collections of vegetables and on the president's desk a Cattleya labiata showing evidence of good culture. This was borne off un- der the arms ot Albert Woltemate, so it must be his. Penn. Hort. Society. The Pennsylvania Society's October meeting brought out some good dahlias, a grand collection of cosmos — this is a wonderful cosmos and chest- nut year — and blooms from Mr. Clink- aberry's famous Cattleya labiata alba. The chrysanthemum cup contest proved a failure; there was no con- test. The judges were pleased with George E. Campbell's entry, consisting ot six blooms each ot Merry Monarch, Yellow Monarch. George S. Kalb, Har- ry A. Parr, Mrs. J. T. Anthony and Lady Fitzwygram, and recommended that the cup be awarded him. Everybody is hoping that this Jubi- lee week will put a little lite into busi- ness. J. W. Y. CHICAGO. Club Meeting. At the club meeting last Friday eve- ning the annual election of officers took place and resulted In the selection of the following: Edgar Sanders, Pres.: C. W. Johnson, vice-pres. ; C. W. McKellar, Rec. Sec'y.; John Degnan, Fin. Sec'y.; W. W. Barnard, Treas. Executive Committee; John Zech, Jos. Reeve, Chas. Held, W. L. Pa- linsky, John Reardon. This is a strong staff and should insure the continued prosperity of the club. The Executive Committee was in- structed to arrange for the annual banquet, to take place during the time of the coming chrysanthemum show. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers, and the sum of $50 was appropriated to be offered in spe- cial premiums at the coming exhibi- tion. Mr. Jos. Reeve brought to the meet- ing a plant ot chrysanthemum Midge in a 6-inch pot and bearing 14 fine blooms. It was a beautiful specimen, of perfect form (without stakes) and finely foliaged. At the next meeting, to be held Nov. 4, the new officers will be installed and there will be a discussion of the question: "Are our flower shows a beneflt to the trade?" The discussion to be opened by Mr. J. T. Anthony. The Market. Prices and market conditions remain: much the same as last week. There is an excellent demand for good stock and almost no call for inferior grades. The supply of chrysanthemums is in- creasing daily, but on the average the sales hardly equal those of the same period last year. Some really high grade carnations are now being re- ceived, though there is still quite a quantity of low grades. Roses are gen- erally improving in quality, though some show the effects of the dark, damp weather. Beauties are a little scarcer. Some of the commission men say they could do better for their growers if they divided their shipments bet- ter. They are apt to ship a short sup- ply for Manday and Friday and too much for Tuesday and Saturday. Mon- day and Tuesday are both good sell- ing days, while 'Tuesday and Saturday are apt to be the reverse. It will evi- dently be money in any grower's pock- et to arrange his shipments so as large a share of his stock as possible reach the market the mornings of Monday and Friday. Last Monday one com- mission house received only 4 ship- ments of carnations and could not fill their orders. On Tuesday they re- ceived 17 sliipments and had a sur- plus. Much better returns could have been made had the quantities been re- versed or more equally divided. Various Items. R. H. Hardy is a new florist at l.">;> Wabash Ave. Tom Rogers is mana- ger. J. Austin Shaw returned to Omaha last Tuesday. Probably the largest sign ever put up to advertise a chrysanthemum show now appears on the Wabash avenue front of the building in which the coming show will be held. It is 1(X> feet long and 11 to feet wide, and the words "Chrysanthemum Show" appear in letters about (i feet tall. Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson sent out to their customers 6,000 aza- lea plants during the last few days. The plants arrived in superb condition and were as fine a lot as one could wish to see. Mr. O. P. Bassett left last Tuesday for a two weeks' stay at West Baden. Ind. Poehlmann Bros, received their first paper white narcissus for the season last Tuesday. They are cutting a fine OCTOBER 27, The Weekly Florists^ Review* :63 lot of chrysanthemums. Tlieir Mrs. H. Robinson are particularly line. Some very fine long stemmed Ivojy mums were noted at Bassett & Wash- burn's. J. A. Budlong is quite strongly into mums this year and is cutting some excellent blooms. Archie Spencer, of Reinberg Bros., finds supply and demand just about equal and hasn't even the ghost of a kick coming. E. C. Amling is receiving some extra high grade carnations and finds quick sale for them. E. H. Hunt ij also showing some- thing fine in the way of fancy car- nations. Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving some large consianments and are do- ing a heavy shipping trade. Mr. Julius Kraft, of Kraft Plant Tonic Co., Rockford. 111., was in the city Tuesday. Messrs A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.; John F. Cowell, Buffalo, N. Y., and Emil Buettner. Park Kidge, 111., have been invited to act as judges at the coming exhibition. It is hoped all will accept. At the coming exhibition Bassett & Washburn will offer a special prize of 525.00 for the best basket of roses, re- gardless of size. The only conditions are that there shall be at least three competitors and that the basket shall ■foe worthy of a premium. Their idea Is to encourage competition in ar- rangement of flowers among the retail florists. C. W. Marks, the boot and shoe man, ■will offer a special premium of $2.5.00 ■for the best six varietiesj of carnations, twelve blooms of each, to be grown by the exhibitor. Mr. Marks is the owner of the horse Joe Patchen. and loves specimen carnations as well as horses. Bowling. Last Friday evening the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club elected perma- nent officers as follows: P. J. Haus- wirth, Pres. : C. W. McKellar, Vice- Pres. : John Degnan, Sec'y and Treas. The selection of a Captain and official scorer was deferred for action later. After the meeting two games were played and the scores and averages ap- pear below: 1st. 2nd. Av. "W. Kieitllnpr 181 143 162 P. J. Hausvvirtlr 129 177 l.i3 •G. L. Grant 130 160 145 Jno. Degnan i21 127 125 ■C. T\'. McKeLlar 98 145 121 A. Lange 90 14S 119 J. C. VauBhan 97 120 108 B. Enders 9li ... 96 A. Henderson . 73 108 90 S. Sn^deker S3 75 79 BUFFALO. About Town. It is many years since we can re- member seeing fine clumps of yellow and pink dahlias in tlie gardens and at their best almost the last week of Oc- tober. The cool and wet time without Jrost has just suited their coo! blood. Chrysanthemums are with us in abun- dance and the demand and price about the same as it has been for several years past. The very earliest always move at a paying price. I hope the same will continue throughout the whole season. Roses are fine in qual- ity and carnations improving daily. Now and again is seen a bunch of white and pink bouvardia reminding one of the trade as it was in the "Mid- dle Ages." There have been numerous weddings, all calling for more or less flowers and decorations, none of them were of great magnitude. A very large store decoration was done this week on a most elaborate scale by Joseph H. Rebstock. As the grand store has a front of 200 feet on Lafayette Square, the effects of the decoration are very fine. Among the Growers. We were laboring hard la = t week in the "Sleepy Hollow" or rather ridge of Corfu. We found the several firms all filled up and looking promising. Mrs. Tyrell's carnations and violets never looked better. Mr. T. A. Webb has some mums coming on and is al- ways able to grow that grand variety. Golden Wedding, without rust, which in so many places is its ruin. His four large houses devoted to carna- tions are filled with Scott. Daybreak, White Daybreak, a sport originating on the place, and his promising scarlet, Dorothy Sweet. Mr. Harry Edward's houses are all carnations and so is Mr. Farnham's. The hard working widow Giddings has her four large houses tilled with carnations and remarkably healthy and vigorous they look: two smaller houses are devoted to violets. She does wonders, with the help of her young man Phelps, and a fireman, to produce what she does. Mrs. G. ships mostly to Kasting, but has always a good sup- ply on hand for her son, Edward Gid- dings, the leading florist of that busy little city of Gloversville, N. Y. At the Montrose Greenhouses. Alex- ander Scott, manager, you can see a long house of mums which if nothing happens he expects to be "corkers." Two houses of violets are receiving al- most as much care as his baby girls and he is properly proud of the health, and condition of his carnation houses. He says Flora Hill and Evelina are both grand, and Genease that came quite small at first is coming now with a rush and promises to rival its last year's grand performance. Among reds, Red Jacket is doing fine, and it's a great pleasure to pick the massive Bradt and long stemmed Victor. Aleck does not talk bowling or think it or play it or any other frivolity, so he is able to devote much of his thoughts and energies to his charge. The conservatories at South Park are going up now in earnest and a most imposing pile they are. Much to Mr. Cowell's relief half a dozen of the smaller compartments will be ready for occupancy in a very few weeks. When this really grand range is com- plete I shall take pleasure in sending you a view of it and description of its arrangement. Our Park board has taken a severe turn for economy of late and refused an appropriation for two more propagating houses at the North Park, which are now badly needed to prepare for the immense quantity of bedding plants now used. I visited them a few days ago and never remember seeing them in better order, full to overflowing, but in ex- cellent condition, most creditable to the busy superintendent, Capt. Braik, and his gardener, John Cameron. Notes. A sad accident occurred on Thurs- day which makes a sad home in the family of one of our florists, Mr, Bern- er, of the firm of Schwert & Berner, of Cheektonaga. The speedy "Black Dia- mond." of the Lehigh Valley Road, in its flight to New York and Philadel- phia, ran into a little crowd of boys going home to their noon day lunch from school and killed three little fel- lows. Mr. Berner's son was one. He has all our deepest sympathy. Charles Porter, for several years Mr. S. A. Anderson's chief clerk and man- ager, has bought out the store of Henry Millatt. Mr. M. has departed for Pleasant Hill. Mo., where with Mr. Kellogg, we think, there will be good scope to display his ability. Mr. E. B. Sage, of Red Rock, Pa., was in town today. W. S. ST. LOUIS. The Market. The heavy receipt of roses coming to this market last week has deei'eased somewhat. The week just past found demand good for all kinds of stock. Three large conventions held here used up nearly all the stock received, but no increased price was asked by the commission men. The weather was all but pleasant the latter part of the week, rain and snow, and quite cold which hurt transient trade a great deal, still some of our florists claim that business was good. Four large, fashionable weddings helped the West End trade, and the conventions did the same for the down town florists. Chrysanthemum blooms are begin- ning to come in more freely. A week ago a great many of our growers feared their exhibition crop would not be in shape for the show, but with cold, clear weather, promised by our weather clerk for this week, there should be no fear in this respect. The best blooms bring $:! per dozen, aver- age price, $1..50. Southern grown stock is coming in slowly, and in bad shape. The demand for Beauties is good, first class stock bringing .$2 and .f2,.')0 per dozen, others, according to stems, from $1 to $1.."pO. Smaller roses, sucli as Bride, Maid, Meteor, Kaiserin, and 564 The Weekly Florists' Review* OCTOBER 27, 189S. Carnots, are sold at from $3 to $4 per 100; Perles and Woottons, $2; seconds in all above varieties $1 and $1.50 per 100, some even cbeaper in 1,000 lots. I tliink by next week roses will begin to feel tbe effects of the increasing supply of chrysanthemums. Carnations are looking better this week. Supply was a little short last week, white having the call. Very best fancy stock brought ?2, and for aver- age grade, price is still $1 per lOO. This market is scarce on good reds. Cosmos is scarce, and seems about over. The demand for violets is im- proving each day, the small single have the call at 2.5 cents per lOO. Cal- ifornia are yet small and pale; price, 40 cents. Valley is also scarce, good stock always bring $4 in this market. Smilax is looking much better this week; lirm and still $12.50 for the best. Notes. The final premium list (Program), the finest ever gotten out, for tli-e 8th annual show has been issued and will be in the hands of the growers by the time this issue of The Review is with our readers. Copies will be sent on application to those who may have been overlooked. Address J. J. Ben- eke, manager, 1222 Olive street, this city. Willie Jordan was very busy last week looking after the Firemen's Con- vention. A large lot of plants and cut flowers were used. Wm. Trillow. who has taken charge of the St. Clair Floral Co.'s plant and also Mr. Wm. Hucke's place at Belle- ville, is sending to this market some very fine carnations and roses. We have added one more to our sick list. This time it's Mr. C. C. Sanders, the genial correspondent of the Florists' Exchange. Mr. S. has a very badly sprained foot. Mr. Kunz is somewhat better this week, and the Beyer Bros are up and about the house. C. A. Kuehn has added considerably to his stock of supplies and cut flow- ers. With the carpenters and painters out of the way the place presents a very attractive appearance. Mr. Kuehn is making good his word to sup- ply the demand of the trade. The St. Louis Cut Flower Co., who handle exclusively cut flowers, have added plants to their line, and the new President, H. G. Berning, assisted by Frank Ellis, is making great efforts to supply the trade. There is a rumor going the rounds that John M. Hudson and Fred. Fos- ter are going to form a partnership and open a wholesale house November 1st. Walter Mott, representing H. A. Dreer, was a visitor last week. Walter reports trade good in his line. Ernest Tesson, brother of R. F. Tes- son. has returned from Porto Rico with Battery A. Ernest will resume his place with Ellison & Tesson, No- vember 1st. Among the Growers. A visit to Frank Fillmore's place Sunday afternoon found Mr. Fillmore taking things easy in his office, read- ing The Review. No introduction was necessary as we have known one an- other for nearly 30 years. After a talk on show matters we were shown through the houses. The roses at this place are looking at their best. Frank grows only what he calls the big 4; Brides, Maids, Perles and Woottons. Carnations are also in fine shape. Of this flower he grows five varieties, and as Frank puts it "liere is Wm. Scott, Daybreak, Flora Hill and Evelina, and all surrounded by Alaska as we grow them cold." In the big Mum houses we found them like all the rest, in first class shape, but the same story — everything is late. The different varieties grown are: Merza, Frank Hardy, G. Pitcher, Pink and White Ivory, Lager, Robin- son, G. W. Childs, Modesto, Zulinda and Yanoma. All are well grown and clean and Frank as usual expects to have a large display at the show. At Mr. Schray's place Chrysanthe- mum plants are also in excellent shape, but the same old cry, every- thing late, some buds hardly showing color. In one house we found Major Bonnaffon, which is considered late, far more advanced than some of the early varieties which Mr. Schray -could not explain. In looking over the dif- ferent varieties we found Murdock, Mrs. Perrin, Modesto, Frank Hardy, G. Pitcher, White and Pink Ivory, Childs, Lager, Robinson, Golden Wed- ding. Kate Brown, Bergman, Mrs. Hill and a great many others too numerous to mention. Decorative stuff, specimen palms, house blooming plants, carnations and geranium plants are all in tip top shape for the show. Indications are that specimen blooms at this place are going to be fine. The carnation and rose houses look as though they will have a large crop from this winter. After a long talk about the show we left well repaid tor our visits. Bowling. The Bowling Club rolled five games on Monday night, only six members showing up. Our sick members are still unable to attend, but all expect to take part in the November series to begin the first Monday in November. Fol- lowing are the scores of Monday night: Tot, A\: J J. Beneke 129 151 133 169 157 739 14S D Flnlason 150 123 147 173 141 734 146 (• A. Kuehn 140 139 170 142 145 726 145 F J. FlUmore 151 133 139 133 115 672 134 E. Schrav 118 154 126 126 144 668 133 R. F. Tesson SO 102 173 355 119 J. J. B. MOUNT KISCO. N. Y. The Bedford Flower Club will hold its fourth annual floral exhibition un- der the management of the Westches- ter County Horticultural Society, in the opera house. Mount Kisco, Nov. 10, 11 and 12. Several valuable silver cups are among the prizes offered. Mr. Howard, of Bailey, offers a special prize, value $75.00, for best 25 cut chrysanthemums, not less than eight varieties. This will surely stir the boys and bring out a grand lot of ex- hibits. Make a note of it. The Mt. Kisco show is always one of the best, and Herbert A. Spavins, of the above place, will send you schedules, etc., all the information you may require. D. EVANSVILLE, IND, A chrysanthemum and flower show and carnival of music will be held here, Nov. S to 12. Jacob Schulz, of Louisville, has been selected to act as judge. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. F SITU-ATION WANTED By young man, age 27, as assistant; ha\e had several years experience in gen- eral greenhouse work; sober and reliable; references- Address B., care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Two greenhouses, 1,000 feet of glassr heated wi'h a new Giblin hot water heater: green- houses stocked with roses, carnations, etc.; good trade; six-room residence, two lots. ?Qoo takes it all. H. Welfare, Corunna, Mich. FOR SALE— A splendid opportunity to purchase a well established business of 10,000 sq. ft. of flass, well stocked and in good condition; in center of city of I S.ooo population; must be sold soon and will not rent: will sell at a sacrifice. Address Business, care Flonsls' Review, SITUATION WANTED— By a lady florist, in a flower store. Eight years' experience in selling flowers and making up of designs. Very best of re- commendations. Address Vita, care Florists' Review. yITU.ATION WANTED- By a young rnan with.- O seven years' experience growing roses, violets and carnations for CThicago market. Best of reference. Ad- dress Albert Stitz, care of Klehm's Nursenes, Arling- ton Heights, 111. SITUATION WANTED- By an allround grower of general stock for retail trade ;.«S years of age ; married; steady, sober and willing to work for employ- er's interests : 10 years in last place ; 5 years as working foreman. Best of references. Address, Florist, 6io Breck Court, Scranton, Pa. SITUATION WANTED- In or near Chicago, by a middle-aged Danish gardener (single) in greenhouse or nursery. Address D., care Florists' Review, SITU-ATION WANTED-As foreman, by a first class grower of roses and cut flowers ; only a first class place wanted; good wages expected; best of ref- erences ; open for an engagement now or any time later. Address Grower, care of Florists' Review, SITUATION WANTED— By competent man with 22 years' experience, position as foreman in good establishment. Address Alex, care ot Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good manat least $3.00 l)er day^ ..^^tist buy stock, about I500.C •^ Illir SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower ot 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 ooportunity. Address S. D.. care Florists' Re\'iew, Chicago. FOR I FLORIS' f^ A I ^ '^ "^" established OMLL. and paying FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17.000 square feet of glass. Good residence and houses for help ; everything in first class condi- tion, .Abundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California, 111 health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Lock Box 720, - LOS ANGELES, CAL. OCTOBER 27, 189S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 565 piiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiniii;iniiiiiJ!iiiiii:niiiiii!iiiiii!n!iiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;iiiiiiiiii!iiiiii iiiiiii! -3.00 p Meteor and Kaiserin " 2.00—4.00 ^ Roses. 2nds average about. " 2.00 I CARNATIONS M AW the leading standard sorts— g highest grade, per 100 $1.50— $2.00 .^ Triumph, Painted Lady, .'\lbertini, == Jubilee, .Armazindy, Keller and g others per 100, 2.0O— 3.00 ^ Prices quoted are for good prime stock. Ex- W tra Select, and inferior quality charged for ^ according to value. M Chrysanthemums a Marguerites ^ Valley, good homi B Violets, double. .. M " single — MISCELLANEOUS ..per 100, DECORATIVE = .Asparagus per string, S Ferns, common per 100, - 1000, $1.25 :. Fancy " Maidei perlC n Hair, ordii .60- H Galax, green, new crop g perlOOO, 1.00 = Leucothoe Sprays, per lOO, BOc ; " 5.00 = Smilax.good. perdoz. $1.20 to 1.50 S '■ Wild, parlor brand, case. " 3.75 ^ " Medium, case " 5.50 § ■' Large, " " 8.00 s .As it IS vet too early to carry Wild Smilax ~ i.i -t,«k fd'ur il.ns' II..1UI- i- nc-i-sarv. Hii 'iiiii iiiii Jill mil III: mil igi iim iii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii:: farnations ^ OIR SPECIALTY Write for prices on largre quan tities for special occasions. Regardless of prices quoted we ways bill out at lowest market rates P. & D.— AT COST. J^" Use the code. It will save you money. We know what it means. Get your orders in as early in the day as possible. 3 3 SURE THINGS DEATH, ^^^^^ GOOD FLOWERS, ^gSSA%M E. C. AMLING, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 3 3 illllllllllllllllFIIIIIIIIIIIIII' IIIII iiiii IIIII 111 III mil III iiillii{i.iiiliiij:iiiiiiiijniliiniiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiililiiiiiillii ELMIRA, N. Y. The chrysanthemum exhibition of the Elmifa Horticultural Society will be held Nov. 15th and 16th. instead of the 1st and 2d. as at first intended. The change is made on account of the lateness of the blooming season. The society presents the following list of prizes, competition open to all: 1. Eclipse Bicycle Co.'s '98 wheel, for best new chrysanthemum, seedling or sport. 2. Fassett prize, for best collection, 12 varieties. 3. Fassett prize, for best collection. 6 varieties. 4. Slee prize, for best collection, ti pink blooms. 5. Slee prize, for best collection, G yellow blooms. C. Stancliff prize, for best collection. 6 white blooms. 7. Stancliff prize, for best collection. 6 bronze blooms. 8. Stanchfield prize, for best vase cut blooms. 9. Hoffman prize, for best single .bloom of a '97 variety. The secretary is R. R. Stockdale and he will be busy looking after the wel- fare of the exhibitors. PHILADELPHIA. Julius Kraft, of the Kraft Plant Tonic Co., will be in Philadelphia early in November and will make his hoadquarters at H. A. Dreer's. l^^^^^^«^^^^^%^l^^^^^^^^^^^^k^< 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. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^%^^^^0^ Mention Florists' Review M. RICE & CO. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. 566 The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER 27. 1S98. TELEGRAPH CODE, In telegraphing .orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: 1 train mentioned. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can or cannot fill order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do BO. and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Anttbulanee— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back, Adjacent-If cannot one will do. Aft'able— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned. send all you cat. and send balance on next train. Admission— This order is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing- If cannot fill order exactly as specified, yuu 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— Flu If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to he re-shipped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord ingly. Devotion— For cheap wurk, 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 previous orde Formation— Add these Ite vuu already have, but In vs shipped, 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 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 for this date. Superior— Can 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 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. Eflipse— 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 orderj to-morrow, wire us at Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to >e had. Win 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 or- der flowers fully poste'^ as to the son of stock for which you have the lar- gest sale. Write him as fully ;is pos- sible when you have time to devote to the matter. Keep him fully ad- vised 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 mea- gre. Make this information as full as possible by mail and your telegraphic orders will be filled more to your sat- isfaction. Illllll<:illllllllllljr'lllllll llllllllllllllll':llllllll|||||lll!llllinilillll'llll||l!lllll||li;illl||^^ Vaughan, M^K^"^^ ^ Vlfi^^^'^s^^' WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS and all florists- supplies. Orders booked now for Xmas Molly and Bouquet Green. ^^^^ See our Adv. of CVCLAMEN PLANTS elseuliere in this paper. Illinilllinillll llliinilll IIIIIII:JIIIIIF IIIWII: IIIIIII lllllir llllll: IIIIIU! Illlllll{|llllllllllllll|l|||ll|r||il|l«l|||| Bassett& Washburn wietor bros. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. *"»'"i:,i.'i;e"ari?„'ciT elowers dreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review wl SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. WHOLESALE CutFlOWefS GROWERS OF 19-21 NDOLPH ST Cl-I I C A G O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Menrinn Florlgts' Review when you write. A/> rk • O Telephone . h. Prince & ■■^^^« Company *9en.s^l—,«ost CO. WHOLESALE CtT ELOWERS AND ELORISTS' SIPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mention The Review when you write. A.L ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicago. prepared tha Mention The Review whe Full Line of Wire U lull Line OI wire ue- -^-mr » ^uccesso^lo signs and florists' ■ M / Winter & Glover '"•• s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SL Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forw-arded. Mention The Review when you writ p. WHOLESALE FLORIST WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Cincinnati Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 4th and Walnut Sis. CINCINNATI. 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. 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. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ELLiSON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. I.OUIS, MO. ...liome Grown Stock... Mention Florists' Rgvjew when you write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS- OIR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when £ou write. OCTOBER 27, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 567 ^ CARNATIONS Improved Quality, but Scarce. L,on6 Distance Telephone Express 466 Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies, 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23 — =^OniOAGO, |L»Ij. CHRYSANTHEMUMS-ALL grades. UNDER THIS DATE. OCTOBER 27, WE QUOTE AS FOI.I.OWS: P. AND D. AT Cost. AMERICAN BEAUT1E5. long " medium. " short BRIDES, METEORS MAIDS PERLES ROSES, our selection, C AR\.\TI(iNS. common Per 100. .$15.00 to $20.00 . 10.00 to 12.50 . 5.00 to B.OO . 2.00 to . 2.00 to . 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 3.00 $2.00 p. AND D. AT Cost. VALLEV VIOLETS CHRYSANTHEMUMS ADIANTUM SMILAX FERNS, common per 1000 .00 to $ 1.25 10.00 to 25.00 .00 to 1.00 10.00 to 12.50 See Our Price Lists in Trade Papers. Abovepricessubiect to change without notice. All Flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE- WORK, a specialty. On WIRE GOODS we can discount OUR OWN OR .\NV OTHER LIST. Write for particulars. Store open week days until B:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Respectfully yours. Mention The Review when you write. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY. HARDY CUT FERNS. ses. Write for Pric 1^ ^ L. B. BRAGUE, Oldest, largest and most iiiiioniir: i1a«/. reliable dealer in the U.S. HINSDALE, MaSS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PAl>MS AND and^JirPeties. I C* 1^ I T '^5 • OUR OWN GROWN. Send for list. ELLIS & POLLWORTH. 137 Oneida Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FlOrJStS' SUPpllOS Special facilities for sliippiiig south. Unequaled returns for good stock. Open night and day. S20 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT ELOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc StocR Solicited Mention The Review when you write. LONG'S Stationery for Florists. I Ideas, including ANNOUNCEMENTS, BLOTTERS, CARDS, LETTER HEADS, CUT FLOWER TAGS, Etc., Etc. ? Sanipk-s 5c in stamps. •nt>-hve Samples, 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE. Nursery Sced.^J» Florists' HBatalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. S-in. pots, $20.00 per 100; lin. pots, ) $35.00 per 100. Adiantum Farieyense CYCLAMENS, l^^;^:::^'ilS"'"-' SAMUEL, MURRAY, Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co.. 1017 Broadway, - KANSAS CITY, MO. Mention The Review when you write. E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Armazindy Carnation... 1st Size, $3.00 per 100. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co., N. C. Mention The Review when you write. 568 The Weekly Florists^ Review* OCTOBER 27. 1S9S. ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION. A copy of the final premium list for the eighth annual chrysanthemum show of the St. Louis Florists' Club has reached us and it certainly is a beauty. The cover is embossed and printed in two colors and the typo- graphy throughout is excellent. And not the least important is the generous array of advertising, which indicates that the book is a source of profit in- stead of an expense to the club. The local merchants have been very libe- ral and the club has certainly given good value in return for such a hand- somely printed and illustrated book will not be thrown lightly aside. The St. Louis boys have surely set the pace in the way of a premium list and pro- gram. The exhibition will be held at the Coliseum, Nov. 8th to 12th inclusive. Mr. J. J. Beneke is chaii-inan of the ex- ecutive committee and manager, and those interested can undoubtedly ob- tain copies of the premium list by ad- dressing him at 1222 Olive St., or Emll Schray, Secy., 4101 Pennsylvania Ave HUNT-S REVIEW OP THE CmCAGO MAR- KET. The market is rather unsettled, but prices are still up to the mark that was set by Ju- bilee week. This is not due to an Increased demand, but because of the weather condi- tions, cold dark days decreasing the supply. rhe most noticeable feature of the week is the shortage in carnations and the rapid ad- vance m price from 40 to 50 cents per hun- dred ten days ago to $1.50 and $2.00 to-day fancies being affected also, but not so decided- hn?^^®^ ^',°*^'' <'°""""es m fair supply and is boding its own against the •■Mums" remark- ably well this season. There is certainly not an overabundance of extra choice stock and iieauties are shortening up somewhat. This morning opens up cold and frosty which we hope will produce a better demand tor Murns, as they have been rather dragging for the past few days, retailers complaining of a very limited call for them so far this season. Pmk varieties are more plentiful and moving at fair fpures. Violets grown locally are improving, but still not up to the Michigan in color or size- the latter are meeting with a brisk demand! in spite of stlfter prices business is not very satisfactory and the) volume for the past week will hardly equal that of a year ago Chicago, Oct. 26, 1898. JADOO. S. H. Lucas, Anacostia. D. C, writes under date of Oct. 11: "I have sowed about a half acre of sweet peas, part in Jadoo and part in compost; those in Jadoo came up finely, every seed seemed to germinate. I also sowed twelve flats of pansy seed, and they also came up finely. I had a lot of fuchsias which would not grow; pot- ted them in Jadoo, three plants in a 5-inch pot, and now they are fine, healthy plants, full of young growth.' I like Jadoo, it is a 'good thing.' " PROVIDENCE, R. L— The palm swindle was recently worked on a flor- ist here. TOLEDO, O.— A project is on foot to build a greenhouse in the park of the water works. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist, I 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. fJ^i^ LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE EXTRA HEAVY CLEA^ Kentia Belmoreana t)-in., .') to 7 leaves. Sl.'i.MI to fli.dO per dozen. 5-in., 5 to 6 leaves, $ll'.Oj per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 6-m., 5 to B leaves. $12.00 to Jls.OOper dozen .5-in., 4 to .5 leaves. $ «.l 0 to fV>M per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A tine lot readv for delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. T ILIPS Per tOOO . .. $1.00 Single, mixed Single, in colors, separate Double, in colors, separate .5.50 Freesia Refracta .Mba, selected.. . 4. .50 Double VonSion, selected Bulbs 15.00 Single Narcissus, mixed 5.00 Crocus, blue, yellow, striped, white 3.00 L. C. BOBBINK, RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. WANTED! 1,000 Cineraria Plants in exchange for Sword Ferns in 3, 4 or 5-in. pots. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pckin, III. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 412 East 34th St.. New York, m:.\r the 1 i.Rk\. Open Every Morning at H o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Green and Bronze. InforiiLition of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- MSOTremont Bide.. sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. WM F kASTING wholesale Com- TTITI. I. IV^OIII^U, mission Florist, 495 Washington St., BUrFAlO, N. Y. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice 3tock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale ?^^Jn\^." riorist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II TMB L.ARGBST -^^ SUPPUY tlObSe II IIN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For tlie trade only. EO to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. OCTOBER 27, The Weekly Florists' Review* 569 HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS Taking eHcct Thursday, Oct. 27, 1S9S. Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. Beauties, long per doz. medium " short Brides per 100, Kaiserin Meteors Ferles Our selection. $2.00—3.00 1.00—1.50 50-1.00 3.00—4.00 4.00-5.10 3.00-4.00 3.00-4. OO 2.00—3.00 We can take on a few more consignors of GOOD FIRST GL»ASS ROSES. We want more stock for our shipping trade, and for stock tliat we can use for that purpose we can make satis- factory returns. E. H. HUNT, 76-78Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CARNATIONS. Selected Stock per 100, $1.CO-1.50 Good " .75-1.00 GREENS. .Asparagus per string, $ .50 Ferns-.\diantum per 100, .75 Common Fancv... per 1,000, 1.50 Smilax ...per doz., 1.25—1.50 Wild Smilax, can supply on 4 days' notice. Large case JS.OO Medium 5.50 Parlor Brand.... 3.75 Galax Leaves, green, $2.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS. Ciirvsanthemums per doz., $1.50-3.00 Callas " 1.0O-1.50 Vallev per 100, 5.00 Tuberose Stalks " 6.00 Ivv Leaves " .60 Alvssum '■ .15 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. ^^Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. A Display of... Pampas Plumes in any store or window will attract attention. There is a big profit if you sell right. The times are over that you can get 25c to $1.50 a pair. Few things will pay vou a better profit when vou can get first-class plumes 17 to 3U inches in length, lor $1.50 per 100. This is the lowest price in quanti- ties up to 1000. PALM LEAVES TREATED FILEX FERN FRONDS, expressly grown in masses for cutting long sleir- der leaves of a fine color, in all sizes, at 2c each in lots of 100 and up. Low express and fast freight rates to all points. A sample order will convince vou of their merit. Pampas Grove Nurseries, Greenland P. 0., FLORIDA. Mention The Review when you write. PANSIES »..?»• S-ltioz,. $1.(X); 1 oz..$4.00. Up in .s to 10 davs if properly treated. Fine Stocky Plants, $4.00 per 1000, F. O. B. express. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU &, CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Mention Florists' Review when writing advertisers. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVEDJ-O 3e CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITV. Manufacturers of WIRE S^ DESIGNS and Dealers in «»m««.. FLORISTS' '*r SIPPLIES Mention Florlyta' Review when you write. Live Sphagnum IVIoss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bt!. Sphagnum Moss ^if|^T§al'/s•&' Peat *'■'" p^'' '"'''^' i^^ii'y ■* ^°- '• Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN Mention Florists' Review wfitfo >.»u write. Ornamental Shrubs, HEKBACEOUS FERENlTIAIiS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Peonies. Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, Ihe Leading ESTAnLiSHED ib54. Mew England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. irn...THEMOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. - Morrisville. Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ^andanus Veitchii, -M In 21 inches above not. 7-in.. *l 5ft pad 20 to 24 inches above pot, ■24 to 30 > specimens 3 to 4 feet aho inch pots. $1. 5ft each. 1., 2.00 ■■ 0. 10 and 12- JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. H. WEBEB & SONS, - OAKI.AITD. MD. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. 570 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 27, PITTSBURG. In the Conclave of the Knights Templar, Oct. llth-14th. Pittsburg had its first opportunity to show her ability to fittingly entertain many thousand visitors. That she has acquitted her- self with honor is the universal opin- ion. The street decoration, especially, the electric displays, it is admitted, were never surpassed at any previotis conclave. In some respects the con- clave was a disappointment to the lo- cal florists. They had anticipated a large transient trade but were disap- pointed. The social events were so numerous and so largely attended that in the great excitement and hurry flowers were not in great favor. And to make matters worse, the conclave gave no opportunity for the usual social ■events. The floral decorations at various Commandery headquarters, at all places where the social events took place, were elaborate and in every way satisfactory. A fair estimate of these official floral and palm decora- tions places the cost at about tea thousand dollars. The bulk of the orders for these decorations were placed with Messrs. Elliott & Ulam, .5th Ave. Florists. The largest individual decoration was that furnished by Mrs. E. A. Williams, Car- son street, for the Pittsburg Com- mandery, No. 1, at Pittsburg High School. For this decoration 130 cases of Southern Wild Smilax alone were used. Mr. John Bader, Mount Troy. Alle- gheny, furnished the decoration for the Allegheny commandery, in the auditorium of the Carnegie Library building: this decoration presented a very beautiful appearance. The table decorations at the grand banquet were furnished by Messrs. A. W. Smith and Elliott S- Ulam jointly. The area way in the Allegheny County Court House was converted in- ■ to a large ball room, the palm and laurel decorations of this were furn- ished by Elliott & Ulam. A palace and grand ball room were combined in this place and it was a wonderful reve- lation to the visitors. At all the vari- ous headquarters palm and floral deco- rations were used. T. P. L. LAFAYETTE, IND. Miss Anna Dorner. daughter of Mr. Fred Dorner. was married to Mr. Fred E. Hudson, Oct. 19. Mr. Hudson is in the employ of F. Dorner & Sons Co., and the young couple will make their home with the bride's father. Mrs. Hudson will continue her connection with her father's business. The wedding was purely a family af- fair, but the following evening there was a gathering of the employees of the firm at Mr. Dorner's house and the happy event was duly celebrated. . The young couple will have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy life together. MUMS I I Order of us if you want Extra Select Months ;) we made .irrangements with some of the best and largest T; growers atmut Chirai^ii \o lijindle thc.r entire cut of Chrysanthemums: j^ Glory of Pacific. Ivory. Yellow Queen. Wanamaker. Viviand- Morel. Bonnaffon. £ Frank Hardy and others, and j^ THEY'RE COMING IN. | Now we're lookint; for buyers for splendid blooms at from $1.25 to y $2.50 per dozen. Every order shi[iped within two hours of its receipt [(• at any time. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. if WE ALSO HAVE A FINE STOCK OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS. ^ J. A. BUDLONG, ■•«^S.'*^.*9J.<*^.<«^.*"5^.'-«-'? 37-39 Randolph St. CHICAGO. I The Review PALMS Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel. and Forst. CocosWeddeliana, Livistona Rotundifolia, Phoenix Reclinata and Rupicola, Reus Elastica and Elastica Var. Pandanus Veitchii and Pandanus Utilis, Dracaena Sanderiana, etc. Hardy, stocky and Perfect. An immense stock of all sizes up to elegant specimens. If you do not know the quality of my stock ask some one who does. I can guarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything. SEND FOR \VHOLES.\LE PRICE LIST. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. Surplus Field Grown Carnation Plants.. Clean, healthy, strong plants with plenty of roots. Wliite Cloud, wliite. JohnYouns, " Mary Wood, Storm King, New York, pink. Painted Lady, pink. Mrs. C.H. Duhme, pink Send for Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Re\'1ew wlien you write. C. .A. Dana, pink. Dazzle, scarlet. Jubilee. ■■ Gold Nugget, yellow. Psyche, variegated. Lily Dean. " Meteor, crimson. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. SCOTT. It will tell you just what you want to know in (ust the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so th.it reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. ' Price, $5.00. Se:id in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. ..CARNATIONS.. BUY... Strong, tiealthy plants, leading varieties, popular prices. Vini FT^ Extra tine, healthy clumps of VIULLIO -- Marie Louise, from field. Write for Price List, CRABB From the advertisers in the Florists' Review (always mentioning the pa- per) and thus increase the earning power of your Certificate. OCTOBER 27, The Weekly Florists^ Review* 571 Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can hll all orders on short nolice willi all leadin? varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We ate headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. CHIC.Miii, OctoI.er '^4, 189?. AMERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz. $3.U0 24-inch stem " 2.00 20 " •• 1.50 ir, ■■ •• 1.00 ■■ .7.") ■' .50 per 100, l.'i.OO to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 1.50 to 2.00 ?t market prices. 10 METEOR BRIDESMAID BRIDE KAISERIN FERLE CARNATIONS fancy . All other stock at lowe No charge for packing. Chrysanthemums AT... MODERATE PRICES We have a very choice lot, all grown to single stems, and for the coming week will have, in yellows, MRS. O. P. BASSETT and MRS. WHILLDIN. In whites, MRS. H. ROBINSON and extra fine IVORY Prices, $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen. Bassett & Washburn, ...STORE. 88 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Review wh. greenhouses: hinsdale, ill. you write. 'l?*|:»i?*|ri?'|?r^r^i:»T|»r^»t»i:»i?i?i:'*|rir»lri:'t^';^';^ Palms ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, KENTIA BELMOREANA, LATANIA BORBONICA. '♦^.^-¥^.'♦1^.(4 K"*^. ^'ri. '♦1=-. For Sizes and Prices See Florists' Review, September 29th, Page 477. ri? * Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. ^ Mention The Review CARNATIONS. Kathleen Pantlind, strong plants, $10.00 per 100. Flora Hill, strong plants 7.00 Argyle. " " 7.00 Empress. " " 7.00 Red Wave. " " 7.00 Morello, " • 7.10 HOPF & I.EMKE, (Paul Post Office) East Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Carnations! ^^^^"^^'^' ^0%MM llUftlWIIW ■ Contracts for rooted cuttings made now. Send for prices stating wh;it vou want, q^q Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. vhen you write. Carnation Plants! FIELD-GROWN. 200 Daybreak 150 Bed Wave ISO Tidal Wave 100 Emily Fierson Pine larg-e Plants, $3.00 per 100. A. G. PRINCE ^ CUT STRINGS, 10 feet long, 50 cents each. Shipped to any part of the country. ^•^^ MODEL suppo. Also Wire Rose Stakes. r--4 — 1 i * i port, a thing I havt Mk. Thekon Parker Brook- lyn, N.V. Dear Sir:-1 liave tested your latest Model Camaiion Sup- port, and am tree to say that I con- sider ittiie best Aire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and 1 think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit lor the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbcsh, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 18, 'q7- Mr. Therom Parker. Dear Sir:— Your v.ire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, < Dailledol'ze Bros. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. 18. »q7. Mr. Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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- i^uii. a 1111U6 » wa.wl^en looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success in tlie sale of them, I am. Yours truly, E. Asml's. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street. BROGKIiTN, N. T. Mention The Review when you write. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, strong field-grown, Nivea, Md. Albertini, McGowan, etc $4.00 Primroses, best strain 2^-in. pots, 3.00 .^sp. Plumosus " B.OO .-^sp. Sprengeri " 6.00 Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 BegoniaRex " 400 Mignonette. .Mien's Defiance.... " 2.00 Mt. of Snow Geranium " 4.00 Vincas, 2;/-S'^-in $-2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not, winter Howering, 2!*-in 3.00 Booted Cuttings and Other Stock. Write us what you need and get prices. GREEnV& uilDERHILL, - Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Imported and established stock of Ai quality' always on hand, also a complete line of best Cherry vs nnd iLi^kets, Fiesh Moss and Peat. etc. Special Sheep Manure for Orchids per bbl. or ton Lager & Hurrell, Importers.. Mention Florists' Review when you write. VAJ.*XXAAAAAJ..>.JLXjLj.X4.J.4.J.XJ.4.«g Herr's Pansies... Good little plants (greenhouse grown), ready Dec. 1st, at 75c per 100, or $4.0O per 1000. Herr's Carnations Every cutting guaranteed satis- ^ factory or money refunded. All u the leading varieties in quant- |, ity at reasonable prices. ^ ALBERT M. HERR, - Lancaster, Pa. t ti-iflfir-F'k"i-i'ft-t"frxx-fFrt-rxtirfW^ ^ STOCK OF KUoLo. 500 Perles, UKKI Brides, l^Oii Bridesmaid, fine stock, out uf -Jij-incli pots. $3.00 per 100. S25.U0 per VMP. VIOLETS, field grown clumps, S.f.OO per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. The Weekly Florists^ Review. Does This Appeal to You? The season is at hand when you must have all the newest styles to keep up with your competitor, who no doubt is handling our goods, which have gained for us a most gratifying reputation. We are now in a position to fill your wants promptly, also at the lowest market prices. Our new illus- Immortelles, ^J.^^^^ catalogue for the asking. Moss Wreaths, ^,., . , . _, Baskets, "It s one of the best." Cycas Palm Leaves, Metal Designs, ^^^ WH^eaVs^s, ^ ^ICD SC GO. Uoves, LtC. Importers and Manufacturers, EVERYTHING OF ^•'l^^^L^^:'!^'^^ 25 North 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. rClll Vt Perennials All Strong Field-Grown Stock. Per IIKI Clematis Davidiana. 1 vear ftj.UO FunkiaAlba 3.0J Hemerocallis flava 5.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors. ■per 1000, $10.00 .i.OO Helianthus Multifiorusplenusand Soliel d'Or .5.00 Iris Germanica 1.00 Perennial Phlox, superb collection 5.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow 4.00 Spirsa Palmata Elegans 3.00 Yucca Filamentosa, 2 vears 8.00 VICK & HILL CO. ROGMESTER, IN. Y. M'litlnn Florists' Review when you write. NATIVE GUANO... (Desiccated Night Soil The idealflorists' fertilizer. Contains all the elements of plant food available. Pleasant to handle. B\ bag. ton and car load. STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. 1822 Filbert Street. PHItaoCLPHIA. Mention The Review when jrou write. Buy from the Advertisers nonsts' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thus in- crease the earning power of your Certificate. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO ELORISTS ON THE LARGEST STOCK OF Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, VinessRoses N THE UNITED STATES. WRITE TO US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. W. & T. SMITH CO,, GENEVA, N, Y. Mention The Review when you write. Free- Flowering Chrysanthemum A Great Bargain, "LITTLE CHRIS." ^ See notice and illustration in Review. Oct. 1:1. Plants from 2-in. pots. 3."ic eacli; 3 for 51 IJO. "W. T. Bell & Sons, Franklin, Pa. LASTCALLROSBS Excellent Brides. Perles. Meteors and Maids, at $3.00 per 100. Make a note of this, as this ad. will not appearagain. If vouwant FINE Rose Stocks out of 3 and 3J^-in. pots. ORDER AT ONXE. Cash with order. SOtTH SIDE fLORAL CO.. SPRINGFiaD, ILL. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writingr Advertisers. Ageratum, Monstrosum and Cope's Pet, :;-inch pots, Sue per 100, Cuphea, Segar Plant, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100, Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, from 3>^-in. pots, Jt.Ou per lOil. Achillea, The Pearl, from 3K-in. pots, $4.00 per Klu. Coreopsis Lanceolata, from 3H-inch pots, |1 (M ,jer lUM. Grevillea Robusta, 8 in. high, $1.00 per 100. Edward B. Jackson, Sn^"""' Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists" Review When Writinff Advertisers. 574 The Weekly Florists' Review, OCTOBER 27, 189S. NEW WAR OF THE ROSES. Theri' is a War of the Roses on the East Side, and tlie royal houses of Hartz and Schusterman are girding for the fray. Abraham I. of Schusterman and Prince Isaac of Hartz are the contend- ing monarch?. Tlieir palaces — other- wise florists" shops — lie side by side in the beautiful lower valley of Avenile B. The Hartz emblem is the red rose; that of the Schustermans is white; and each insists that the appropriate color for the other is yellow. Yesterday blithely over the flags sped the fair lady of Destler, and she sought the Prince of Hartz. beseeching him that he would pluck for her one small nosegay, price a silvern quarter piece of the realm. "But, prithee, is not your spouse a henchman of mine enemy. King Abey?" queried the Prince. "In sooth, he is." she sighed, "but I'm with you, Ike." Bending his head, he was about to place in her band the red rose of his house, when he heard a harsh voice saying: "Traitorous woman! Giving comfort and cash to the enemy! Out I say, and bring your trade next door!" It was Adam of Destler, a lusty knight of the house of Schusterman. "Come forth!" be commanded to his lady. "Come seventh!" she retorted. "Fear not, I will protect thee." said Isaac of Hartz. "Nay, wilt thou?" sneered Adam, and, drawinsr bis trusty culverin from his sock, he launched a volley of those deadly missiles known as bad hen fruU against the crystal front of the palace of Hartz. The peace of two great houses might hare been sliattered forever had not one of the Bluebrass Mulberry Janiza- ries appeared and haled the varlet Destler to the dungeon called the Cooler. But the learned lawgiver Kudlich afterward said in the Essex Palace of Justice: "Out upon ye both! Begone!" And they bewent. — New York Press. Oct. 21. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We have received a copy of the new catalogue of florists' supplies issued by M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, and it is certainly a very handsomely illus- trated and printed book. The great variety of goods offered well illus- trates the widening needs of the florist as regards accessories to his flowers, and certainly everything of the sort a florist can need must be listed in this catalogue. Even perishable goods, such as wild smilax, galax leaves, palm crowns, etc., are included, while bas- kets and similar supplies are shown in apparently endless variety. The free Illustration of the various styles will, we believe, make this catalogue very useful for reference. V*4.4.*XAA*AJ.4^AJi.J.J.J.J.J.J.j^J.XA^^J.J.,4.4j.J.J.4.jLJ.AX.i.Jt.AA.l.J.AJ.J.AAJ(.AJLXA iit lutlle will convince you that a reallv remarkable in?f'_tuhic li.is huc-n discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., "Rockford, III. ^'•(rTT't'TlrTTIrTTTTTVTTTTTTTTTT'S'TTTTTT'rfTTTfT'rTWTIrlrTT'fr-tf^l Mention The Review when you wTlte. Delaware Holly of the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berrieif Orders will now be received lor shipments which will go forwanl fre^lilv packed at the proper time. For prices and terms, aildres? - ALEX. PULLEN, ^ ^ Milford, Delaware. MIUrORD NURSERIES. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE nths. Narcissus Freesias HOLLAND -- " •lected Lily of the Valley, 2,000 in a case $24. nO acinths. Tulips. Narcissus Crocus, etc JAPAN CHINA - um Longiflorum, all sizes- Crop short. ' Secred Lilies^ On hand :~Ext.„ ^ From cold storage : — A tine lot of Araucarias State quantity needed and prices will be cheerful r. W. O. SGHMIT^, JERSEY CITY, PS. J. ^-hen you write. F. & F. NURSERIES,"ST:?.^;fsfv Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you wTite. Stock Plants... Mums of earliest of all LADV FITZWVGRAM, Flowers 5 inches in diameter. Cut September 20. Last vear September 17 order, please. 1.00 per doz. Cash with FRED BURKI, - Bellevue, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, V^^U^'l^.. stock. $.S.0O per 100. Only a limited number. Fine for growing on. SIEBBECHT & SON, New Bochelle, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow I NITGMINQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GRBENMOUSB BUILDING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention l^'lonsts' Keview wfien you write. OCTOBER 27, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 575 For 14 Days Only! 100 lOill iaj.COO Giant Flowering Paiisv Plants, $ 3.00 500 at 1000 rate. .M.OOO Geraniums, up-to-date vane- ties, 2-in 12.00 l.'J.OO .=).0(iorolpn= ^trons 20varieties,2-in 1.00 s.OO .'),00(MI. ii ..|. :.. I „,.west " 2-in 2.00 18.00 l.OCW.v, , ,,. (white), 4-in 4.00 2,00111,11, ■ I , M-rfew 2-in 2.00 15.00 B,000 lloAiiiuii l^igunias, 20 varie- ties, 2-in 2.00 18.00 2,000 Flowering Begonias, bushy, 20 varieties. 3^^-in 3.00 25.00 .TOO Gvnura or Velvet Plant, 2-in . . 3.00 1,000 Primula Obconica, 2-in 2.50 200 Coleus Brownia (new), 2-in.. . 5.00 300 .Adiantum Cuneatum, 5-in .... 10.00 200 Nephrodium Cristata. li-in... 10.00 400 The True .Maidenhair Fern. .iin If .00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. -- Morris. IM. Mention The Review when you write. Cyclamen Plants NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. BOO, 3-inch pots at $8.00 per 100. 2000, 4 •• at 12.00 1000, 5 " at 215.00 500, 6 " at 50.00 ''' The above plants are grown from the very choicest mixture of seed and are guaranteed first class in every respect. Shipped direct from the greenhouses. Yauglian.McKellar&Winterson, 47 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. For Immediate Delivery Amoor Privet and Hardy Lemon, best hedge plants. 5,000 Gardenia Florida 5,000 Oranges, dwarf grafted sorts, 15,000 Camphor. 500 Ficus Elastica, 10,000 Latania, 1,000 Phoenix Reclinata, 6-inch. 100,000 Cannas, leading sorts at $15 per 1000. 10,000 Biota Aurea Nana. 5,000 Rare Conifere. Roses, field-grown, on own roots and budded. An immense stock of Ornamental and Fruit Trees. SEND FOR TRADE LIST. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., - - Augusta, Ga. Mention The Review when you write. Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, — _^ FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention Florists' Iteview when you wiile. SPHAGNUM MOSS. .\ v,.Tv selra quahtv, 7:., ,,rr l.alr, ten b,iles, Stl.OO. Grown and p.icked bv M. I. LYONS, Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists* Review when you write. DREER'S SPECIAL OEFER OF PERENNIALS... ..FOR FALL PLANTING. Per 100 .Achillea. The Fuarl. 3-m. pots $ 4.00 FilipiMidula, clumps 6.00 .\ntliericuni Liliastrum. (St. Bruno's Lilv) .. 5.00 Lihago. (St. Bernard's Lily)... 5.00 .'\iithemis Tinctoria. Golden Marguerite, clumps 6.00 .Anemone Japonica .Alba, and Rubra, clumps 6.00 Whirlwind, - 6.00 Aquilegia Chrvsantha, 1-vear old plants 6.00 Cierulea, '• •■.... 6.00 Canadensis. " " .... 5.00 California Hvbrids. 1-vear old plants ,' '. 5.00 .\sclepias Tuberosa 6.00 .Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). 6 choice Bolto i.OO a A steroides, strong 5.00 Latisquama, strong 6.00 Bocconia Cordata 5.00 Cassia Marilandica 8.00 Clematis Davidlana. 3-in. pots 6.00 Campanula, .Aliara;folia, 3-in. pots 6.00 Persicifolia .Alba, clumps 6.00 Carpathica, blue and white, 3-in. pots 5.00 Grosseki. clumps 6.00 Pyramidalis, 1-year old 8.00 3-in. pots 6.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, clumps 6.00 Delphinium Formosum, 1-vear old 6.00 Dictamnus Fraxinella, pink and white 10.00 Digitalis Gloxinsflora, strong clumps 6.00 Doronicum Excelsum, strong 10.00 Caucasicum, strong 10.00 Eupatorium Coelestium, clumps 6.00 Funkia Coerulea . 4,00 .Alba 8.00 Variegata 6.00 Gypsophilla Paniculata 6.00 Gaillardia Grandifiora, 3-ir. pots 4.00 4" " 6.00 clumps Helenium Grandicephallum Striatum, 8.00 clur ips 10.00 Helianthus Multitiorus, fl.pl 8.00 Mollis 8.00 Orgvalis 8.00 Ma.\imilliana 8.00 Rigidus 6.00 Heliopsis Pitcheriana. clumps 6.00 "■ ■ mtiaca Major 35.00 Fla\ Hemerocallis Fulva Kwamso, H. pi .'.'.", Hibiscus "Crimson Eye'' Heuchera Sangumea, 3-inch y.... ...... Iris Ortentalis " Pseudo Acorus " Kaempferi. 25 choice named sorts ...... " choice mixture " Germanica, 12 choice named sorts ■' " choice mixture . ." Lobelia Cardinalis, 3-in. pots , .' Queen A'ictoria, .3-in. pots Lychnis Viscaria Splendens. clumps '. . . Lythrum Roseum Superbum, 3-in. pots... . Lysimachia Clethroidcs, strong clumps Monarda Rosea CEnothera Speciosa '.'.'.'... Fraseri Missouriensis Pardanthus Sinensis Pinks, Her Majestv, clumps in 5 choice varieties, clumps .'" Pseonies (see Bulb List.) Platycodon Japonicum, ff. pi. (new) Mariesii ' ' . " Grandifiorum Physostegia Virginica .' Plumbago Larpentje. clumps Potentilla. double flowering in mixture Phlox Subulata Rosea Alba :..;;.'.'.':.'.'.' Divaricata Canadensis Poppies, Iceland, 3-in. pots Oriental, 3-in. pots Pyrethrum Uliginosum Primula Vulgaris (English Primrose), 3-in. pots Rudbeckia "Golden Glow," clumps divided pieces. . Sedum Acre, clumps Fabarium, clumps Scabiosa Caucasica, 1-year old plants Spiraea Ulmaria Fihpendula, fl. pi 4.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 .■i.OO 8.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.t0 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 Statice A Latifolia. 1-year old Sylphium Perfoliatum, clumps Tritoma Uvaria Grandifiora, strong cl Trollius Europaeus Tricvrtus Hirta Nigra Yucca Filamentosa ; 5.00 10.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 4,00 6.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 Henry A. Dreer, 7i4 chestnut street, Philadelphia. 1 Kbb J ^'aP^es Maples! | KbcS ORNAMENTAL TREES, FLOWERING SHRUBS. barge Trees for Park and Uawn Planting. SEND ME YOUR LIST FOR SPECIAL PRICES. OAK PARK NURSBRIBS, M. P. TIQER, Prop. PATCHOGUE, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. PALMS FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. Wittbold, '™ ">■ "'■■^'^'' ^'- Chicago Menfinn The Revle ANTON SCHILTHEIS, ^s" «•« College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity • see Ericas (Heather), also Full ■n- Line of Other Flowering Plants yourself. Price List on .Application. Ttie Review wfien you write. Always Mention the.- . Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Pansy Plants JOS. H. CUKNIITGHAM, Delaware, Ohi Mention Tlie Review when you write. ■100. 50 cents. ■ 1000, $2,50. 576 The Weekly Florists' Review* OCTOBER 27, 189S. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. \merican jadoo Co. .577 Amling E.C 5to Baker, W. J 5i>s Rail C D 5;0 Barnard.W.W &C0.571 BassettSi Washburn obf>-ail Bayersdorfer. H. &. Co ^^ Beli;\V.T.& Sons. .573 Berckinans.P.J.Co.o?^ Bobbink.L.C 5b8 Brague, L. B ■.;?!!,', Budlone, J. A,..*i>-o^O Burki.F.......-.- ■v^'-' Burpee, W. Atlee &_ Co .......•■:>'* Chicago Wrecking Co. .578 CinciiinaVi'Cut Flow gj. Co ODD Cottage Gardens • . ■ ■ 568 Crabb& Hunter ...o^O Cunningham, J. H ..o/o Detroit Flower Pot_ Mfy -^ ^'» Dorner, F. & Sons Co. Dreer, H. A J;!^ Elliott, \V. H J'J Ellis & Pollworth ....*, Ellison ii Tesson...-abh Esler, John G. Secy .a^s F &'F. Nurseries.. .■Ill Gibbons, H. W 576 GiblinSc Co. ....... 9^^ Greene & Underbill, .o i2 Hancock, Geo. & Son .571 Heacock. Jos.. ^i'- Herr, .Albert M 5i2 Hews. .\. H. & Co...D7ti Heiss.J.B 5il HiU.E.G.&Co .*- Hitchings& Co _ 574-5 (h-o (8 Hoiton&HunkelCo.5B6 Hopp& Lcmke d71 Hunt, E. H *9 Jackson. E. B ^,3 Jacobs, S. & Sons ...D.-i Jewett, Z. K. & Co...5S!l Kasting.W. F....5«-5rts Keenan's Seed Store..i7b Kelsev, H. F 5BS Kellogg-Mackay- _ Cameron Co -t^ Kennicott Bros. Co.. 567 Kraft Plant Tonic... 574 Kroeschell Bros. Co.5iS Kuebn, C. .A 5BB Kuhl, Geo A 5BS Lager & Hurrell ....572 Legenfelder, C 572 Lockland Lumber Co 565 Co 57!< Louisville Exchange .567 Louisville Tob. Co. .575 Lynch, \V. E 56« Lvons. M.I 575 Manning J. W 569 Model Plant Stake Co. 572 Monmger. I.e. Co..57S Moon Co., W. H..569-576 Morris Floral Co ,575 Morrison. A .576 Murray, S 567 N. V. Cut Flower Exchange 568 Oak Park Nurseries. 575 Pampas Grove Nur- series 569 Pennock.S. S 56S Pierce, Butler & Pierce 57S Pittsburg Cut Flower Co . .567 &Co. 566-571 Pullen. Alex 574 Quaker City Machine Works 578 Randall, A. L :■&> Rawlings. E. I .571 Reed& Keller 569 Regan Pt'g House. ..567 Reid, Edw 56-i Reinberg Bros, Rice. M. & Co ..aoo-.)/ Ricksecker. Chas . .5t St. Louis Cut Flower Co 51 Schmitz, F. W. 0.....5- Schultheis, A 5'; Siebrecht & Son — 5' Smith. N,& Son h: Smith, W.C 51 Smith, W.&T ,5" Soltau. C. & Co 51 South Side Floral Co. StandardFert.'Co!.''.i: Thorburn.J.M.&Cc 569 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson.. 566-575 Vesey, W. J. Sec'y..575 Vick&HillCo 573 Vincent. R. Jr. iiSc .571 Wabash Rv 572 Weber&Sons 569 Wietor Bros 566 Winter.S.B 566 Wittbold, Geo 575 Voung, John Welsh. 569 ALTON, ILL. — Mrs. Mary Walter, daughter o£ Josepli Krug, the florist, died recently aged 37 years. NASHUA, N. H.— G. E. Buxtou has discarded the Fisher carnation. It formerly was his best white. Flora Hill is now a favorite. All the best known newer kinds are planted and look very promising, the only one looking somewhat frail is the Bradt. Chrysanths are sturdy, and the whole place is kept in a trim, clean condition. f GALVANIZED WIRE- U 100 POUND DOLLS) -SHORT LENCTn.-) 115; 1 RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE !:- PER ROLL 100 P0UND5 »1.15. CL - X' . ANY GAUGE ;f^(MICAGO , 0FOTMt.>b. -..'j;rf**^|HJ^ CfllCAGO Mention Florists' Review when you write. Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .\n assortment of twenty varieties I lUtv uach). purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $4,00 to $7.00 per llKJ. will he furnished for $50.00, F. O. B., when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Siirubs. An assortment of twenty varieties (hftv each), purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $7.00 to $10.00 per 100, will be furnished for $75.00, F, O, B. when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. 100,000 California Privet. 1 vear. 2 years, 3 vears. 5,000 Deutzia Gracilis, 1'-' to 15 inches, very fine for Plorists to Force, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 ii.r l.uui.i lO,000 Hydrang'ea Panicnlata, different sizes. VERY LOW PRICES ON VINES. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 lear, $35.00 per I.(.kk.i; 'J le.ir;, $50.00 per 1.030. Actinidia Arg-uta or Polvgaraa, 1 vear, $8.00 per 100 ; li vears. $16.00 per 100. Clematis Paniculata, from 3-inch pots. $35.00 per I.IXK); 1-inch pots. $60.00 per 1,000; open ground. 'J xeari, verv strong. $75.00 per 1,000. English Ivy, 1 vear. from open ground, strong, $50.00 per 1,000; 2 years, very long vines, $60.00 per l.iXKj. 'Wichuraiana Roses, 1 ve.ir. $48.00 per 1.000; very strong, 2 years, $75.00 per 1,000, DECIDIOIS TREES. Linde An immense stock of Nc leaved Birch. Catalpas, Elms, OF INTEREST TO FLORISTS. We are specially prepared to su either for window boxes, tubs or pots, poras where a small or medium growth — , are preferable ; either size plants are of perfect for orders for these. Price lists on application Maples, Purple-leaved Beech, Cut- Magnolias, Oaks and Willows. FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. florists with Evergreens suitable for winter decorations, recommend the dwarf varieties of .\rborvita;s and Retinos- s desired, and tall-growing .^rborvitajs where larger sizes EVERGREEN TREES. nd well furnished to the base. We soIp THE WM. H. MOON CO., Momsville, Pa. Mention Florists* Review when you Kvtrry user nf Fli)wer Vulf- should riirrfSjM.nd with us before purcliasint; elsewhere. Our facilities are unev|ualed. A, H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. GOLD FISH and f^;^'£^st AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 gg;£Q Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Lincoln Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and rll I ll\V70 DLSCRIPIION. Mention The Review when you write. DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER... It lowers tlieviulity. ck, Init write tor particulars of my Tempering -App;t fi ■ ■-■i.i nw i.f .^ I n n ^^ K.I p> 134-136-138 LIBERTY STREET, HENRY W. GIBBONS, new york KXI'KKT -\IJVICE AND IL AN-- H - 1 IMA I i:S FREE. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Httings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus OCTOBER 27, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 577 Can you afford fo grow plants witiiout using Jadoo Fibre? One Ton of JADOO FIBRE fills 3.v500 rour-inch Pots One ton JADOO FIBBE, f. o. b.. Philadelphia, costs $27.50 3,500 4-inch pots cost 27.26 Cost of pots and JADOO FIBBE for 3.500 plants Cost of 3,500 6-inch pots size required if soil or compost is nsed) One Ton of JADOO FIBRE fills 1,150 Six-inch Pots. One ton JADOO FIBBE, f. o. b., Philadelphia, costs 1,150 6-inch pots cost . Cost of pots and JADOO FIBBE for 1,150 plants Cost of 1,150 8-inch pots (size required if soil or compost is used) LABOR IN her price ) The advantag'es in addition to the above are : VOU SAVE TIME IN POTTING HAVING NO SOIL TO MIX); VOU SAVE SPACE IN GREENHOUSES; VOU SAVE WATERING; AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, VOU CAN RAISE BETTER PLANTS that will command a hig THAN CAN BE POSSIBLY GROWN IN SOIL AND MANURE, OR SOIL AND FERTILIZERS. One-third JADOO FIBRE and two-thirds soil will grow fine commercial plants. One Ton of JADOO FIBRE is all that is required for 3,500 to 4,000 4-inch pots. | I 1,150 to 1,300 6-inch pots. 2,000 to 2,500 5-Inch pots. I I 600 to 750 8-inch pots. '"'""- THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., 817 Fairniount Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JADOO FIBRE AND LIQUID are for sale by all prominent Seedsmen and Dialers. ST. PAUL. The dark, rainy weather the past two weeks has been detrimental to sales and likewise deteriorated quality and quantity of stock. Several social events of importance, numerous weddings and plenty of funeral work have created a fair de- mand for good stock and sales in the aggregate are larger than for the cor- responding period last year. fn roses there has been a good sup- ply of all varieties. Beauties being es- pecially in demand. Prices are well maintained, good teas. $3.00 to $4.00; Beauties, $10,00 to $20,00. In carnations the supply has hardly been sufficient to meet the demand. Prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.50 per 100. Violets have been kept back by the dark weather, and but very few good blooms have found their way to mar- ket. Those which are coming in are of medium quality and sell at 50 to 75 cts per 100. The mum season has fairly opened and some very good flowers have come in. They sell at 10 to 20 cents each at wholesale. Of the newer va- rieties Elvena, Rose Owen and Golden Harvest are the most promising. Glory of Pacific is disappointing, being of uneven color. Fall importations of palms have ar- rived and sales are good. The smaller sized plants that will retail at $1.00 to $2.00 each are most in demand, and Kentias are the most popular varieties. Pete Holm now wears a very smil- ing countenance. It's a boy, and weighs 12 lbs. Mr. J. Rolker, of New York city, was a recent caller. X. Y. Z. DOVER, N. H.— C. L. Howe has add- ed two houses for roses. He reports a good seashore season. VANDAL^A, ILL.— The Southern Illinois Horticultural Association will hold its annual meeting here Novem- ber 29, 30 and December 1. THE Richmond Stove Co., Norwich, Conn., have Issued a very handsome- ly illustrated catalogue of their Rich- mond steam and hot water boilers. GLASTONBURY, CONN. — J. R. Morijan & Son have added new houses containing an aggregate of 4,.">(K> square feet of glass. WAKEFIELD, MASS.— Chas. A. Gardner has opened a branch store in the centre of this town. He has a capital stock to draw upon. STRATFORD, ONT.— Mr. R. Clarke 1 has sold his business to Mr. Alt. Neal, of Woodstock, Ont. Mr. Clarke has removed to Montreal and -is not at | present in the business, though still j Interested in the subject of floricul- ture. I DECATUR, ILL.— N. Bommersbach has leased a salesroom in the Milliken building and will conduct same as an outlet for the product of his green- houses. PATER30N, N. .7. -Jobeph Towell, the florist, has been in sucli poor health that he has decided to close uj] his store business and is selling out his stock. STILLWATER, N. Y.— Fred. W. Williams has enlarged and much im- proved his establishment and now has a finely appointed place. A fine new stock of ferns is a special feature. HOLBROOK, MASS.— M. L. Belch- er has removed his establishment from South Braintree to this place and this will in future be his address. ROCKFORD, ILL.— W. S. Hizcr made a large display at the state fair and was awarded S2 prizes and a sil- ver medal. CINCINNATI. 0.— Fred C. Kolthoff, the florist, was quite badly injured Oct. l.S by being tlirown out of bis bug- gy while driving. BROOKFIELD, MO. -— The flower parade held here Oct. 1-5 drew the largest crowd that ever congregated in this city. 578 The Weekly Florists' Review. OCTOBER 27, 189S. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMPBOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29to59ErieSt., CHICAGO. Lord & Burnham Co. Horticultural Architects ....and Builders a-**^* ilr J i L k \\r t f r ifjrmation. Mention Florists Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures Send Ti cts. postage lor latest Cata- logue of Green- house Keating and Ventilating Apparatus. 5* Se,ur4 cts postage liliL lor catalogue of •Patent Iron Construction.'' Write for circular of Hot Bed Sash ar.d Frames. FOR PABTICUt^ARS ADDRESS lOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. SADDLE RIVER. N. I Mention FloiistB' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEYsELis Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, IVIich. Mention l^'lunyia Keview wnen you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE it* VENTIUTING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. Review when you nTite. High Grade BOILERS Get our Eof GREENHOISES. Catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Largest Stockot Air Dried Cypress m the North RED GlILE CYPRESS strictly Free GREENHOUSE MATERIAL f™-" sap. • NEW YORK office: St. James BIdg.. Bioadway and 26th Street. GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS: Irvington-on-Hudson. N. Y. < ^_ii. Every JIIONINGER^- nmmmkiQllCAQO. a rigid examination When our heaters are sent to tlie inspecting depart- ment they are e.xamined and cross-examined by men who have made that their business for years. They are given severer tests than would be given them in actual use. That is one of the reasons these heaters have gained such a reputation for durability. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFG. COMPANY, SYRACUSE. N. V. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre 5t., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St.. BOSTON. KELLOOa=nACKAY=CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. ■bl^ENCE HEATER GLASS- Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CVPRESS BARS, ETC. SASH WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc., HITCHINGS & GO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VEMILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue GREENHOUSE BUILDING COPVRICHT, 1898, BV rbORISTS' PUBUIStllNC CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, GHIGAGO. Vol. n. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 3, 1898. No. 49. AZALEA INDICA. (From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Scott.) Of all the species of this beautiful genus, the Indian or Cliinese are the most valuable. The growers of conti- nental Europe have made such a spe- cialty of growing azaleas that it is not likely that we Shall for some time look any improvements on existing varie- ties. They can also be propagated from cuttings by inserting the cutting in sand. A cutting of 2I2 or 3 inches of what is known as half-ripened wood is best; that is. the young growth of spring, not in too green or succulent a state, as you would a verbena, nor Indian Azalea. to any other source for our supply. They may have neither soil, climate nor labor more suitable than we have in many parts of this continent, but certain it is that witli our present fa- cilities or methods we cannot begin to raise an azalea at anything like the same cost and quality as those import- ed. New varieties are, of course, raised from seed, and at the third season you will be able to see whether you have too much ripened and hard. A closely shaded frame with some heat under the sand, either from pipes or ma- nure, would be the most favorable con- dition. They are slow to root, and in our climate the little plants or cut- tings are so liable to the attacks of thrip and red spider during the sum- mer months, and so difficult to re- move, thait proipaglatiom by cuttiugs is not worthy of consideration, either to produce a fine plant or for profitable operation. All the plants we handle in our business are grafted. Desirable and popular varieties are grafted on stocks raised from the seed of some strong growing varieties. Our chief interest in the azalea is how to han- dle them when they arrive here, and how to care for those unsold, wJiich should make, by good care, a fine plant for the second or third year. Soil. It is generally acknowledged that a soil containing lime is very unsuit- able for azaleas or any of the order ericaceae, which includes the heaths, rhododendrons, etc. It will be noticed that in some soils the plants imported and potted in October have made scarcely any young roots into the soil we give them. The Belgians grow them in fibrous peat, which in most parts of our country is difficult to obtain. But peat is not entirely essential. Two-thirds of turfy loam, not sifted, but just broken up, and one-third of leaf mould, will make a good compost in which azaleas will thrive. It to the above is added one- tenth of finely sifted decomposed cow or sheep manure, so much the better. When unpacked, the roots are often found dry. They have also rooted so freely that to pot them just as re- ceived would want an unwieldy sized pot. The ball of earth can be reduced one-third by shaking off the soil or what appears to do the plant little or no 'harm. Considerable of the ball can be reduced by slicing off an incli or so with a sharp knife or hatchet. When the ball is reduced to the required size — and it should only be done when the roots would require a pot out of proportion to the plant — soak the ball of roots in a tub of water for a few seconds. Pot firmly. If the soil is left loose, it will only be a channel for the water to run down and escape the roots that need it. 580 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 3. For the first two or three weeki after potting, the plants are best in a cool, shady and rather close house or frame; after that, a cool, light house for those you wish to flower the fol- lowing Easter. By cool I mean 40 degrees at night is ample, and to re- tard them still more, anytjhing above the freezing point will do. Some varieties cannot be kept for spring, and it is well to bring early varieties along, so that at all times during win- ter you have some plants in flower. At no time should tlie roots of the azalea be allowed to get extremely dry. They will not bear it; and it may be well to state right here that the many complaints of our customers that their azalea has shriveled up or the flowers are wilted is nothing but the insufficiency of water. Especially is this the case with the plants when sold the winter following their im- portation. When in a temperature of over 50 degrees or when any forcing i.s attempted, the plants should be well syringed at least once, or better, twice a day. Mealy bug oftem attacks azaleas. Plenty of syringing will keep them down. Thrip and red spider are also very bothersome to them, but neither of these would appear if syringing were faithfully observed. They can be removed by a syringing of tiie to- bacco extract. The Rose Leaf Extract diluted 50 to 1 will do. It is a general belief that tobacco smoke injures the foliage. It may be so, and it is well to avoid it, but I have seen little evi- dence that it injured the azalea. During January, February and March the plants imported the pre- vious autumn have a great inclina- tion to make a growth before they develop their flowers. If this growth is not rubbed off the flower will be so weakened by the strong young growth that it will amount to nothing. Many growers would rather import every year, and if they had plants left over in the spring, throw them away. To the man who grows but a few dozen this is likely to be the most profitable way of doing business; but where there is enough to warrant sys- tematic care, it should not be done, for the second, third or even tenth year they are a more satisfactory plant to the purchaser than those jiist im- ported. With good but not necessarily costly care the azalea attains a good size and fiourishes for many years. Plants of the previous autumn's im- portation that are unsold the next spring, and are frequently in bad shape from neglect in stores, should be cut back quite severely, even to the previous summer's growth. Place them in a light, warm house, and syringe frequently. When cutting back, see that the soil is in good shape and the drainage in order. By the first of June they will have made a good growth; that growth is what gives you the bloom the following winter. From the first to the middle of June plunge them out-of-doors in the broad sun. The pots should be plunged in some material to the rim, but in a place where water won't remain dur- ing heavy rains to unduly soak the roots. Over the sur- face of the pots spread an inch of rotted refuse hops or rotted stable manure. In this position they will dn till the end of September, 'or till there is danger of frost. They want faith- ful attendance in watering, never to be killing dry and in hot weather a daily syringing. If it is desired to grow on some plants a number of years to make fine specimens, the above treatment in ROSE NOTES. We are fast approaching the criti- cal time of the year when nature is preparing for its annual winter rest. To keep your rose houses in good con- dition w-ill require more careful atten- tion during these days of ups and downs in the weather. We often hear it said: "Anybody can grow roses in summer time, there is no trick in that." but when it comes to growing roses for winter bloom, that is quite another thing. Just where the trick is in growing roses during the winter months I have never been able to discover. In fact. I want it to be understood that there are no tricks in rose-growing; neither do we depend upon such imaginary things as luck, good or bad, as the case may be. If | your roses have i.een doing well and | producing good blooms up to date, it \ is because your treatement has been such as to bring about this result. If tliey are not up to expectation, it is your treatment that is at fault. You I are (or should be) the master of the situation, and as such you must be alive to the needs of your plants. Study to prevent those diseases and insects that are a constant menace to the health of your plants. Don't wait until you see a dose of mildew before applying sulphur; neither should you await the appearance of greenfly to remind you of the necesity of fumigat- most respects will do, but there are a few exceptions. Plants established in pots will seldom need those early growths rubbed off, for they have not the inclination to make them; neither will they want tlie hard cutting back every spring, the growth they make after flowering being sufficient for the next year, and stopping strong growths to keep the plant in good shape is all that is needed. Azaleas by training and tying easily conform to almost any shape. They are beautiful if left to grow quite n_at- urally. They are easily kept by pinch- ing and stopping in wliat may be call- ed umbrella form, but are grand when trained in pyramidal form. Few cul- tivated plants can equal a well flow- ered azalea four or five feet in diam- eter at base, tapering to two feet at top and six or seven feet high. ing. Red spider is another one of those pests that do not herald their arrival with a brass band; and so we might go on enumerating the many evils that fall to the lot of him who has yet to learn the meaning of that old saying as to prevention being bet- ter than a cure. During the coming months we will endeavor to call your attention to some of the most common errors that prove such stumbling blocks to the beginner, and if perchance something may be suggested that will enable him to produce two good roses where only a poor one grew before our labor will not be in vain. In the meantime let us keep an eye on the temperature, always remember- ing that an even temperature is nec- essary for a steady growth and con- tinuance of bloom, not forgetting the need of pure air so beneficial to the health of your plants. S. A. B. CLEMATIS PANICULATA. Every florist doing a general busi- ness should have a number of plants of this beautiful clematis on his place. They will not only ornament his grounds, but will supply excellent ma- terial for design work during the pe- riod of bloom. It can be used for sprays in bunches or can be utilized with very pretty effects in all manner of festooning. It is simply magnifi- cent when hung in long garlands over archways and down pillars, and for curtain effects it is superb. The engraving is from a photograph taken September 11. last, of a speci- men growing against a pillar of the NOVEMBER 3, The Weekly Florists* Review. 581 residence of Mr. O. P. Bassett, Hins- dale, III. It was planted from a 2- incii pot only three years ago. In this case the plant is merely a ve- randa ornament, but any florist will appreciate how useful that mass of flowers would be in design work or decorations during September. THE COMING CARNATION MEET- ING. Bv .Albekt M. IlllKR. (Read before the Florists' Chili of Pliiladelpliia. 1 This is a very large subject for a little fellow like myself to tackle, and I trust you will take my size into consideration when you deal with the shortcomings of this paper. The first and most necessary point is to get the date well fixed in our minds: February 16ui and 17th. 1899. It looks a long way off now, but time flies quickly, and unless we take it by the forelock and keep just a little ahead of it, the meeting will be here and we not ready for it. Fortunately, I know my fellow mem- bers of this club well enough to also know that 1 could not add one sug- gestion as to how they should treat the society socially during its sojourn in this city. I can, however, add a word of caution, and I trust the club in general and every individual mem- ber of the club will take it to heart. Do not plan much in the way of en- tertainment. This society meets, at a busy time of the year, for business purposes, and its members are all wanted at its sessions. This is quite as important as the date, and we want to get it fixed in our minds just the same. I think I voice the sentiments of every member of the American Car- nation Society when 1 say that I sin- cerely trust there may never be any rivalry between cities in which we meet to outdo each other in the way of entertainment, and thus eventually have us become a burden to the local club of the city in which we meet. As a society, we prefer to have our meeting looked upon among the craft as a pleasant social event of the sea- son, and to feel that the benefits de- rived by the members of the local club from our meeting and exhibition will almost or altogether balance their share in the meeting, exhibition and our entertainment. We meet February 16th and 17th, a time when all carnation-growers are busy with work and can ill afford a long stay from home. As a conse- quence, we meet strictly for business purposes. Arrangements are usually made so that half a day of the two days we are in session can be devoted to a visit among such growers as can be quickly reached. From past experience there are a goodly number of the attendants who remain over the Saturday following the meeting and spend the day among the growers. Then there are a few who will come in a day or two ahead and make a nr^ffffffffff! ■ ""jJgH Clematis Paniculata. pretty general canvass of the growers in and around the city in which we meet. In view of this it will be well for us all to be prepared for critical visitors. Most of us have pride enough in our make-up to make a special ef- fort toward having our stock in the pink of condition when these men come around. The result is the stand- ard of excellence in the carnation will be raised a notch or two higher through these efforts, and this is one of the benefits derived from having the American Carnation Society meet in a city, for after this notch or two has been put into the upward tendency of the carnation it will not likely be allowed to fall back again. Another great benefit of these meet- ings is the opportunity it affords local growers to rub shoulders with grow- ers from other sections, and who grow for a different market. This personal contact with each other brings out ideas and facts that never are reached in any other way. It therefore be- hooves all the members of this club who are interested in carnations to so arrange their affairs that they can attend the meetings. It would also be a neat thing to do if all those mem- bers of this club who are especially interested in the carnation were to join the society and take an active part in its discussions and business. Membership costs but $2.00 per year, and there is no extra fee for initiation' Do not let this little hint keep you 582 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 3, 1898. away if you do not care to join, for we are a liberal minded body and throw our doors open to any one con- nected with the trade; as a grower, wholesaler or a retailer, all are invited and all are welcome. The papers tor the coming meeting are not voluminous, but will cover some interesting ground; there will be one by Prof. Britton on commercial fertilizers and their relation to the growing of carnations, one and possi- bly three by growers of indoor carna- tions on their methods and success. and one by our own Mr. Kitt on car- nations from the retail point of view. In addition to this there is a question box open to members, and any knotty problems we may want solved can be forwarded to the secretary, or brought to the meeting with the assurance that they will receive careful consid- eration. So much for the meeting. The Exhibition. The exhibition is held the same date, February 16th and 17th, 1S99. All entries should be forwarded to the secretary at least ten days before the exhibition, and all exhibits must be staged by 11 a. m., February 16th or they will be disqualified. These are very important items to get fixed in our memory, as they are not paper rules, but rules that have to be lived up to and obeyed to the letter in order to avoid confusion and the interfer- ence of the exhibition with the busi- ness sessions of the meeting. The premium list will be ready for distri- bution by the first of December, and will be mailed to any one who ai)plies for the same, no matter whether they are members or not; all intending ex- hibitors should bear in mind and send their names to the secretary at once. Our exhibitions have been second in size only to the chrysanthemum shows of the fall, and are fully as well ap- preciated by the general public. By carnation enthusiasts they are looked upon as each one better than the pre- ceding one, and perfect marvels in the way of progress. There is no reason why this exhibition should not be far ahead of any of the preceding ones, and there is every reason why it should be ahead of them. In the first place, the premiums offered by the society are no mean ones, but repre- sent quite a nice outlay in good cold cash, besides a few in the way of tro- phies, and the outside premiums this season cover all the ground that can be taken up. Perhaps the first one of these to be considered is the cup Offered by E. H. Michel, of St. Louis. Mo., for the club winning the highest number of prem- iums in the whole exhibition. This will be awarded by points, so many for first prize, so many for second, and in the same way points will be al- lowed for certificates and special prem- iums. This will be a feather in the cap of some club, and well worth win- ning. Another award that ought to bring out a good exhibit is the medal offered by the S. A. F. for the best six vases, twenty-five blooms each, of six varieties, introduction of 1897 and 1898. The grower who wins this will have double honors and such as have never been offered before. From a money point of view the most valuable prize of the lot will be the vase offered by the Rookwood Pot- tery. This will be a gem, and is to go to the grower who is fortunate enough to have the best three vases, fifty blooms to a vase, of scarlet, pink and white, three varieties. Frederick A. Blake, of Rochdale, Mass.. has $10 to be divided into three premiums for his new carnation, Bon Ton; Richard Witterstaetter, of Sedamsville, Ohio, has a like amount to be divided into two for his Evelina; John May, of Summit, N. J., offers $5 for the best twenty-five scarlet, and the Florist's Exchange offers a like amount for the best "Red Seedling" to be named "Charlotte"; the American Florist of- fers $10 toward the general fund, and there are others to be heard from. The society is making an innovation in the way of an award by offering a vase for the most artistic arrange- ment of carnations with foliage or otherwise, said arrangement to con- tain not over 100 carnatit* blooms, and all other flowers excluded. It is to be hoped this award will bring out a good display and some new ideas in the use of carnations; if it does, this end of the exhibition will no doubt be well taken care of in the fu- ture. The Cottage Gardens cup this sea- son goes to the best scarlet, and this in addition to the other premiums of- fered for scarlet, ought to make the show a red letter one ( no joke intend- ed). As a club we should take a pride in winning as many of these trophies as possible, and it is time to begin right now. We will have some good strong competition to meet from other sections, for I hear almost daily of some one who is coming, and in- tends to exhibit from a distance. So much for the exhibition. We, as a club, will want to appoint a committee to meet the members of ! the society as ihey come in. conduct , them to their hotels, and see that they i can reach the hall readily and without 1 trouble. As the headquarters will be at the hall, it will hardly be necessary to have one hotel designated, but it would be well to see if we can secure any special rates, and offer them to those who care to take advantage of them. We will also want a superintendent of the exhibition who will have the arrangement of the tables, and to whom all boxes and packages can be directed with instructions how to dis- play the same. ^ We will have to give up our club room to the society for two days and one evening, or provide some other place of meeting, as it has always been customary for the local club to pro- vide free of expense to the society a meeting room and exhibition hall. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. "In chrysanthemum growing the most money is made in producing big blooms of the mid-season sorts," said W. N. Rudd, Chicago. He holds that none of the very early varieties pay because too small a percentage comes in when prices are high for their size and quality. The last half of the crop laps over on to the second earlies which are superior and when these are in the blooms of the first earlies are out of it as regards price. In early whites he likes Midge, but would like it better if the foliage wasn't so heavy and if the flower would stand better after being cut. Mrs. Geo. S. Kalb is his favorite sec- ond early white and then comes Ivory. He has discarded Robinson. While some of the Robinsons would be supe- rior to the best of his Ivory the Ivory would give a much higher percentage of really good blooms. With Ivory he can depend upon an excellent flower from practically every plant while with, say 600 Robinson, 200 blooms would be fine, 200 would be good fair blooms, 100 would be common and 100 "strictly bum." Again the blooms of Ivory have a substance that those of no others seem to have, and ihey do not suffer damage easily. They last well on the plant and keep well when cut. And the plants will stand strong feeding with no ill effect, while manv white varieties are quick to suffer from this, showing it through rotting of ihc petals. 'though Ivory stands so high in his estimation, Mrs. Jerome Jones is his most profitable white. He can depend upon practically all good flowers, and the variety produces more dollars to the square foot of bench than an.v otJier chrysanthemum he has ever grown. When the blooms come pink he finds them just as salable as when white. Selected blooms of Mayflower bring more money than those of any othei\ but it is hard to do well. Damp weath- er affects it injuriously and the long florets are easily injured. Still it NOVE.MBKR The Weekly Florists^ Review. 583 brings such a high price when good that it is profitable. Yellow Qiieeu is his favorite very early yellow, and it is good enough to hold its own till cut out and market- ed. Marion Henderson isn't good enough. For a second early yellow he likes Harry Hurrell. Modesto he con- siders a nearly ideal yellow, except as to stem, which is too slight tor the bloom. Golden Wedding is a beautiful flower of fine color, but too tall and too subject to disease. Bonnaffon is in yellows what .Jones and Ivory are in whites. It is by all odds the most profitable yellow with him. Dailledouze at its best comes near being the finest thing in yellows, but it has a tendency to come long- legged, and there is too large a per- centage of inferior flowers to make it really profitable. Yellow Fellow is a good grower and produces a big flower, but it is showing bronze in the color and doesn't impress him favorably. Solar Queen has done well, producing a fine, large flower, but a little thin in the center. The blooms have sold re- markably well, bringing as high as $4.00 a dozen. It will have a place. but the place won't be quite at the top. Mrs. A. J. Caton, the new early bronze introduced last iear, has been rather disappointing this year. It came in fifteen days later than last year and the color was not so good. Referring again to early yellows, Mr. Rudd said: "Whilldin isn't really as early as Yellow Queen, though it shows color so early. The Whilldins seen in the market have nearly always been cut a week too early. Nine out of ten growers cut their blooms befoi'c they are fully ripe and that don't pay." Mr. Rudd is still awaiting the ar- rival of a first class pink mum. Pink Ivory pleases him best when it comes pink, and his flowers have shown con- siderable pink again this year. Even with only a faint tinge of pink the flowers are beautiful and sell well. Murdoch is also showing a better color this year than last. He considers Per- rin a good thing, though the flower is small. It is a good grower and sure bloomer and the quality is a good av- erage. Autumn Glory has been a little disappointing in color, though the color improves as the blooms approach maturity. The blooms are fine other- wise. Montmort is of such poor qual- ity that he doesn't want it on the place. Glory of the Pacific hasn't been a success with him. He has dropped Mrs. E. G. Hill. ■When asked what sorts he would re- tain if he was obliged to confine him- self to only three varieties he replied: "Ivory, Bonnaffon and Jones. If a pink one were to be added I would take Pink Ivory if the color were certain. If I had to be sure of having pink I would have some Perrin and Mur- doch." "What effect does the chrysanthe- mum show have on the market for cut blooms?" we asked. "If the chrys- anthemum show were eliminated from the situation the grower of fine blooms would pretty nearly have to quit," was the reply. "The show takes out of the market at least U.OOO of the finest blooms, and greatly stimulates the sale of others. There is always a glut of mums for ten days preceding the show, but after the show opens there is a good demand for fine blooms." WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. PHILADELPHIA. Oct. :2y. — E. A. Seidewitz, of Annapolis. Md., exhibit- ed John K.Shaw. Japanese Inc. Pink. Scored commercial scale 92, exhibition scale 86 points. The same grower ex- hibited Swern. Jap. Inc. Pink. Scored commercial scale 83 points. John N. May, of Summit, N. J., exhibited Meta. Jap. Inc. White, lemon shading. Scored commercial scale 90, exhibition scale 87 points. He also exhibited No. 29. Jap. Ref. Pink. Scored commer- cial scale 79 points. Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited Robt. Halliday. Jap. Yellow. Scored commercial scale' 89, exhibition scale 87 points. Nathan Smith & Son, of Adrian, Mich., ex- hibited No. 57. Jap. Inc. Light yel- low. Commercial scale 84 points. BOSTON, MASS., Oct. 29.— John N. May, Summit. N. J., exhibited Meta. Jap. Inc. Light straw yellow. Com.- mercial scale 87, exhibition scale 86' points. CINCINNATI. O., Oct. 29.— Willianb Paul Binder exhibited Harry A. Parr. Jap. Lemon yellow. Commercial scale 81 points. No reports from New York or Chi- cago. We promised to say more about chrysanthemums in this issue, and what we suggest may, in some small way, be useful at the shows. The great trouble at exhibitions is the stiff and formal arrangement of ex- hibits. There is quite a lot of hard work in building those flat and sugar- loaf mounds of plants. We have to be very careful in our calculations. This or that leaf must be just so; but, ray friends, this manner of fix- ing things has very, very little Art about it. If we would go in for ideals, I mean it we would cut away Irom this old and foolish way of exhibit- ing our plants, we might get better results, if not from the judges, at least from the general public. If you intend making a group of plants at the show, don't make a mound; if you take a position along the wall use a mirror for a back- ground and arrange your plants to form a cosy arbor or grotto where you can put a rustic table and settee. I don't mean a kind of enclosure simi- lar to summer garden scenes, but an ideal work that is not only beautiful but useful; and. mind you, it requires a great deal more artistic ability to create and properly finish such a de- sign than those set affairs, and the public will admire it more. If you have any Japanese trainecT plants, such as Retinospora obtusa nana or Podocarpus or maples yoii can arrange a Japanese garden. It is. not necessary that you should have it exclusively Japanese, but these plants should be a prominent feature. If your group is to be in the center of the hall you can make it so that visitors may pass through it, instead of around it; people find more pleas- ure in walking in a bower of beautiful plants and fiowers than in looking at a formal bank of foliage. We consider it one of the greatest reasons why^ exhibitions are failures, this formal and set manner of display in your plants and flowers, because you caa generally see a show in a few minutes, and its monotonous and regimental- like formation has little to excite in- terest amongst ourselves, much less the public. There are lots of chances for yow to show originality and artistic abil- ity in your group of plants, and, mind you, the same laws apply to decora- tions of all kinds, what with such plants as Asparagus Sprengeri, the- Boston fern, and the many other fine plants, you can make pretty ar- cadic effects that will make an im- pression. Now about dinner decorations. 584 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 3, 1S9S. There are two principal forms, one low, the other high. In chrysanthe- mums we have material with which we can make both these forms effect- ive. If we go in tor high effects, then we should use a vase and fix the flowers so that people may see one another beneath them. For this you must use a tall, slender vase, and. the greens or foliage used must be unob- structive. When we say put your flowers in a vase, it does not mean just stick them up in a stiff bunch. but let them spread out and show their beauties. We prefer the low forms of table decorations, as they generally give more satisfaction, inas- much as one need not stand up to see the beauty of the flowers, and remem- ber in arranging a low decoration it does not mean that you should have your flowers six inches long and as flat as a pan-cake; oh. no, not by any means; rather to have your bas- ket small and very low. and your flow- ers a reasonable length. In all cases there should be a clear view across the table. Many may despise the mum, but it makes the finest table decoration if properly used. Use only one color, and don't mass them too thick, have your flowers reach down to the cloth, and the best to face the guests. Don't have them formal; fix one a little above the other, and it will be all the hetter if the space occupied is not too acute in regularity. Let a good flower or two stray out here and there, and let them have for company a spray of Japan maple or a vine of well-col- ored ampelopsis. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. 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As several of them informed me, they have to sit up at nights trying to solve the prob- lem of how to keep their growers sat- isfied, and many will admit they have :a hard road to travel, and still the growers have troubles of their own. Coal bills have to be paid and the wolf kept away in the woods. Perhaps the long and reckless credit system is the curse of our business, for no matter how little is coming to a man, it will probably satisfy him if he can get it when he wants it; but. boys and girls, don't lose sight of the fact that this matter is also full of problems, for there is scarcely a re- tailer who has not on his books to- day thousands of dollars he cannot collect, and a lot of it he never will be able to collect, for he dare not get the reputation of suing his customers. This long credit system is a matter for careful consideration, and maybe some day it will be changed, but be- fore it is, the custom of trusting the foreign element — one may say, mush- room florists — will have to be stopped. The flower markets of New York are a great field for study these days. Every wholesale house is filled with thousands of poor roses, and the benches are continually adorned with thousands of wretched looking mums. Here one seldom meets an American buyer; whatever little he wants at present he orders by telephone; but one may see groups of mongrel Greeks mauling heaps of roses and filling the atmosphere and the flowers with fumes of awful cigarettes, and much of the flower business of New York today seems to depend on these Arabs, and "it is nothing to the credit of American florists. Some day we may see this changed. The Fifth avenue florists have cause to complain about these Arabs, for they hang around in front of the stores with armsful of flowers and rush up to carriages, of- fering them to ladies at half the price they are worth. Pressure may yet be brought to bear, and a very effective way to stop this annoyance. The Market. Prices are a dangerous subject to write about, but then they are scarce- ly worth mention. It's a pity we have no show this year— that is, a show that would relieve the market. It would almost pay the Florists' Club to give a free one. Chrysanthemums are late. Very few varieties are coming in, but there is lots of rubbish. Still, we hear there will be many fine flow- ers for the local shows next week. Club Notes. There were lots of good scores made a. the Florists' Bowling Club October 31. L. Hafner, fresh from the coun- try, rolled up 167; Ed. Jansen aver- aged 150. whilst Burns and Lang al- ternated with 140 and 160. Some 179's have been made, and the boys expect to have a rousing time on the after- noon of November 14. William H. Siebrecht, of Astoria, will give a talk on "Bulbs" at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, which will be held on above date. Mr. Sie- brecht has had vast experience in growing bulbs for the New York mar- ket and a great treat is in store for all who will have a chance to be pres- ent. D- CHICAGO. The Market. The supply has shortened up some- what ana supply and demand are about equal, except as to carnations, which are rather scarce, especially white. Beauties are also shorter in supply, and prices have stiffened. In prices on other roses there are no ma- terial changes. Carnations are high- er, the average run bringing $1 to $1.50, and select stock going up to $2, and occasionally higher for extra fancy. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful and prices lower. One dealer reports that the medium grades sell easier than the extras. The shortening in supply is prob- ably explained by the fact that during the month of October there were only seven days in which rain did not fall, and of these seven, a few were cloiidy. The weather bureau says that the rainfall for October was the greatest for that month since a record has been kept. The Exhibition. The Horticultural Society now has possession of the Keith building, cor- ner Wabash avenue and Monroe street, and Superintendent Rudd has a force of men at work getting it in readiness for the show. The exhibi- tion opens next Tuesday. Both of the large floors will undoubtedly be used, as space is already a consideration. One exhibitor of decorative plants ha; already arranged for double the space he had last year. While a number of growers report their chrysanthemums late, and some plants may have to be shown with blooms not fully devel- oped, there will evidently be sufficient to inake a good show. The general effect will certainly be superior to that of any previous show, the build- ing being much better suited to such an exhibition than the old armories. The Florist Club. The regular meeting of the Florists" Club will be held tomorrow (Friday) evening. At this meeting the new officers take hold, and there will be a discussion upon the value of exhibi- tions to the trade, opened by Mr. J. T. Anthony. The annual banquet of the Club will take place at the Sherman House. Thursday, November 10. at 7:30 p. m. This is a very interesting annual event and there will be a large at- tendance, as usual. The judges at the exhibition will be the guests of the club and there will be a considerable number of other out-of-town visitors. Tickets ?2.00, now on sale at all the wholesale florists'. Various Items. Henry Wittbold has recovered from his long illness with the grippe and is rejoiced to be about again. Bassett & Washburn are cutting some remarkably fine Ivory mums. Mr. Bassett has returned from West Baden. Poehlmann Bros, are showing some NOVEMBKR 3. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ £85 «xtra fine Bonnaffon mums. August Poehlmann is at the hospital, con- valescing from a serious siege of ty- phoid fever. E. V. Amling is receiving some very fine Bride roses. They would be hard to beat. He finds violets in ac- tive demand, the best bringing $1.50 per hundred. E. H. Hunt reports a good business in both cut flower and supply depart- ments. Mr. Hunt has been a little un- der the weather for the past week, but is now improving. Geo. Wittbold is using pine needle soil for palms and ferns, and is mucii pleased with it. It is the accumula- tion of decomposed pine needles found under pine trees in Wisconsin, Wietor Bros, say those tall, new Beauty houses are none too tall, as some of the stems are already up near the glass. The longest are now sold by the yard instead of by the foot. In carnations. Triumph stands at the head with them. Archie Spencer reports clean sales of everything at Reinberg Bros. Bowling. Last Friday evening the first series of games under the auspices of the new Chicago Florists' Bowling Club were played, and following are the scores: 1st. 2.1. 3(1. Av. G. L. Gram 153 153 216 174 G. Stollerj- 163 156 177 165 J. S. VS'ilson 164 16S 160 164 E. F. Winterson 173 150 158 160 C. W. McKellar 139 164 167 156 Jno. Zech 180 123 153 152 W. Kreitling 119 164 136 139 .Ino. Degnan .133 143 128 134 P. J. Hauswlrth 116 139 143 132 a Erne 114 141 ... 127 C. S. Stewart 102 123 ... 112 F. StoUery 126 103 105 111 Jno. Reardon 87 126 .,. 106 A. Henderson 105 105 C. Hughes 86 107 81 91 H. C. Rowe 63 108 102 91 J. a Vaughan 88 SS Jos. Reeve 69 95 ... 82 At the conclusion of the series it was proposed that the question of the appointment of a captain be settled by an additional game, the one making the highest score to receive the ap- pointment. It was a hot game and furnished lots of fun. the uproar near- ly equaling that at a national tourna- ment. Following are the scores: J. S, Wilson, 199; G. L. Grant, 1S8: H, C. Rowe, 18.5; John Zech, j.63: C. W. Mc- Kellar, 157; W. Kreitling. 149: P. J. Hauswirth, 148; G. Stollery, 137; Jno. Degnan, 124; E. F. Winterson, 104. Therefore, Mr, Wilson will be the cap- tain of the team. WASHINGTON. The Market. Business is Improving, stock Is of better quality and prices are stiffening. Roses are now 3 to 4. Mums are a glut and can be had at 4 to 6, though some fancy ones bring 6 to 10. American Rose Co. The establishment of the American Rose Co., which contains seven acres of glass, is situated on the slope of a hill facing the south and east, the houses rising one above the other, thus securing the full benefit of the sun. In the absence of Mr. Hugh Kane, the manager, we were courteously greeted and shown through the houses by the foreman, Mr. Geo. Pollock. The place is devoted principally to roses, carnations and decorative plants. Their leading roses are Mme. Chatenay, of which they grow 15,000, and Golden Gale, about the same num- ber. They also have 9,000 Kaiserin, 3,000 Meteor, and a 360 toot house de- voted to experimental work with new roses. All the roses grown on benches are tied up to long wire stakes, and are in the pink of condition. Of carnations they have 30,000, a portion of which were grown outdoors in boxes and then transferred to the houses. The use of boxes is an experi- ment which they are trying to make successful, but are met by a serious difficulty in the prevalence of stem- rot, probably due to the frequent wat- erings required during summer growth. The varieties grown are Vic- tor, Daybreak, Triumph. Bradt, Pant- lind, Jahn's Scarlet, Joost, and all the newer varieties, but not including Flora Hill. A house each of Triumph and Victor were a beautiful sight. The firm is experimenting with 4,000 seed- lings, some of which are very prom- ising. One in partietilar, which they tested last season, promises to excel any white carnation on the market. As yet it has not been named, though they have 10,000 planted. The growth and habit is similar to that of Mc- Gowan. The foliage is dark, stems long and wiry, and much superior to Flora Hill. The growth is strong- er than McGowan and it is very free in blooming, as can be seen at a glance, some plants producing last season 140 first class blooms. This variety will undoubtedly reap a harvest for the firm when it is sent out. In all sixteen houses are devoted to carnations, the houses being IS feet wide and from 150 to 250 feet long. They grow 30,000 single stem mums, including some forty varieties. The first blooms of the season were from the variety Fitzv.-ygram; later came white and yellow Monarch, Montmort, Midge and Glory of the Pacific, the latter in very fine shape. In order to save the color, a soft shell pink, they keep the plants shaded with cheese cloth. Their two violet houses are filled with Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, and all the singles, about 10,000 plants in solid beds, the finest ever seen in this section of the country, clean, healthy and full of buds. The cut from these houses will undoubted- ly help considerably to swell the bank account. Five large houses are devoted to palms and ferns in fine shape. They are used mainly for decorations. Of Asparagus Sprengeri they grow five houses. They have just shifted some into 10 and 14-inch pans, which by Christmas and Easter will open the eyes of the boys. They are putting in three new steam boilers of 150 and 200 horse power, one weighing 26 tons and the others 17 tons each. These will have capacity to heat the entire plant. They use coke for fuel, which they consider better and cheaper than coal. Their entire cut of flowers is sent to their store on F street, which is under the management of Mr. W. N. Craw- ford, and here it is retailed or shipped. They also have a block of stands in Center market under the management of Mr. Frank Slye. Mr. H. A. Kane, the manager of the American Rose Co., certainly deserves great credit for the fine condition of the stock at this establishment. Visitors. Recent visitors: S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia; S. Feast, Baltimore; Martin Reukauf, of Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. F. H. KRAMER. BUFFALO. So many "mums" appeared in town last week that it made a man feel chrysanthemum, which is a worse dis- ease than typhoid or the yellow va- riety. There is no more pronounced de- mand for anything in our line than for violets, with which the market is as yet poorly supplied. Roses of the best quality are sent in from all quarters, and sometimes an invoice is received, soliciting an order. But this will not continue. When snowy days and bleak wintry blasts do blow, and the gentle, turtle - dove maiden and gallant youth go to their respective rendezvous, then will the good flowers be in demand. I would say here — right here — with- out fear of contradiction, that our stores on Main street are sadly too numerous. What is there to keep them alive! We are not feeding on flowers. The average — yes, 92 per cent — of the populace does not spend one dollar per year on plants and flowers, and we are in a city where very few American people exist. We have a settlement of true Americans within twenty miles, but they mostly spend their energies to obtain fire- water; they belong to the Iroquois or "Me-Like-It-Hot" nation, the chief of which I lately had the pleasure of in- terviewing. A matter of considerable importance to us all locally is the branching out of Wm, F. Kasting into Pittsburg. Mr, Kasting has bought out and will in future run the establishment known as the "Pittsburg Floral Ex- change." Mr. Fred Stokes will be his representative. Mr. Stokes has had experience in all parts of the world, and if he does not do well in Pitts- burg it will be a great disappoint- ment to the writer. Mr. Kasting is 586 The Weekly Florists' Review. XOVEMBER plucky, but if he only injects into his business in Pittsburg the same energy, the same integrity and the same won- derful business ability that have proved equally alike satisfactory to his shippers as to his purchasers, he will gain the strong confidence of all the community in Pittsburg that he undoubtedly has in Buffalo. Before your impression can appear, unless printed in your next issue, I make an appeal to the florists of Buf- falo, one and all, big and little, to help along the Floral Exhibition, for which some of us spent many unre- mittent hours. Show whatever you can, however small. The writer ex- pects to be «eventh or eighth in some exhibits, but that matters not. Help along a good cause. Good must come out of this flower show. It will teach, with your help and your influence, that, outside of plenty to eat and suf- ficient to hide our nakedness, there i.^ little left to study but the beautiful. Our people are ready to patronize us, I know, but I take this opportunity to say that I trust, hope and beseech that the many friends out of town who have promised to help will not forget us. Our life and death depends up- on it. Several people visited us. I have no time to classify them according to their magnitude. They were: R. W. Greenlaw, representing N. F. McCar- thy & Co., Boston; Max Bee tus on boxes, Dayton, O., and young Mr. Sie- brecht. of H. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle. W. S. ST. LOUIS, The Market. Business is fairly good with chrys- anthemums on top. No over stock of fine specimen blooms at present; price for very best. $3 per dozen; best sell- ing colors, white, pink and yellow. Some very fine Robinsons were noted, also some good Sunderbruch; best sell- ing at sight at top prices, but the bulk of stock at $1.50 per dozen. The de- mand is increasing each day for chrys- anthemum blooms. Pot plants of this flower are coming in more freely, and every store has a good stock on sale. I also noted a fine lot of plants at Union Market which sell at 25 and 50 cents each. Roses are beginning to feel the ef- fects, and are plentiful. Beauties, unless they are the very best, are hard to sell. Perhaps this week dur- ing the horse show quite a lot of Beauties will be used, but I am afraid the chrysanthemum will have the call. Best Meteors, Brides, Maids and Car- nots, bring $3 and $5 per hundred for choice fancy stock. Perles and Woot- tons and seconds of the above varie- ties sell at $1 and $2. Beauties, $1.50 to $2.50. Some short stem stock is sold at 4 cents. Carnations opened up scarce to-day (Monday) and were not over plentiful last week. Demand is good, extra fancy stock bringing as high as $2 per DREER'S SPECIAL OEEER OF PERENNIALS... .\chillea, The Pearl, 3-ui. pots $ ^ Filipendula. clumps ' .Anthericum Liliastrum. (St. Bruno's Lilv) .. Liliago. {St. Bernard's Lily)... .^nthemis Tinctoria. Golden Marguerite, clumps. .Anemone Japonica .Alba, and Rubra, clumps Whirlwind, .\quilegia Chrvsantha, 1-vear old plants.... Coerulea. •'.... Canadensis. " " .... California H\brids, l-year old plants.. .\sclepias Tu Derosa .Asters (Michaelmas Daisies), 6 choice varie- ties Boltonia .Asteroides, strong Latisc[uama, strong Bocconia Cordata Cassia Marilandica Clematis Davidiana. 3-in. pots Campanula, .Aliarsfolia, 3-in. pots Persicifolia .Alba, clumps Carpathica, blue and white. 3-in. pots Grosseki. clumps Pyramidalis, 1-year old " * " 3-in. pots Coreopsis Lanceolata, clumps Delphinium Formosum. 1-vear old Dictamnus Fraxinella, pink and white Digitalis Gloxinjeflora. strong clumps Doronicum Excelsum, strong Caucasicum, strong Eupatorium Cielestium, clumps Funkia Cu:rulea " .Alba A'ariegata Gypsopliilla Paniculata 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 B.OO Gaillardia Grandiflora. 3-ir. pots. clumps Helenium Grandicephallum Striatun clumps Helianthus Multiflorus, H. pi Mollis Orgyalis Ma.\imilliana Rigidus Heliopsis Pitcheriana, clumps Hemerocallis .Aurantiaca Major Flava 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 S.OO 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 t<.00 6.00 6.00 35.00 4.00 ..FOR FALL PLANTING. Per 100 Hemerocallis Fulva 4.0O Knamso, fl. pi 6.0O Hibiscus "Crimson Eye" 4.00 Heuchera Sanguinea, 3-inch 8.0O Jris Orientalis 8.00 " Pseudo .Acorus S.OO " Kaempferi, 25 choice named sorts 10.00 choice mixture 6.00 " Germanica. 12 choice named sorts 6.00 " " choice mixture 4.00 Lobelia Cardinalis, 3-in. pots 4.00 Queen A'ictoria, 3-in. pots 5.00 Lychnis Viscaria Splendens. clumps 8.00 Lythrum Roseum buperbum, 3-in. pots 5.00 Lvsimachia Clethroides, strong clumps 6.0O M'onarda Rosea 6.00 tEnothcra Speciosa 8.00 Fraseri 6.00 Missouriensis 6.00 Pardanthus Sinensis 3.00 Pinks, Her Majesty, clumps .5iOO in 5 choice varieties, clumps 5.0O Pceonies (see Bulb List.) Platycodon laponicum. fl. pi. (new) 8.00 Niariesii ^ 6.00 Grandiflorum 6.00 Phvsostegia A'irginica 6.C0 Plumbago Larpenta, clumps 5.00 Potentilia. double flowering in mixture 5.00 Phlox Subulata Rosea 5.00 .Alba 5.00 Divaricata Canadensis 6.00 Poppies. Iceland, 3-in. pots 6.00 Oriental, 3-in. pots 6.0O Pyrethrum Uliginosum 6.00 Primula Vulgaris (English Primrose), 3-in. pots 5,00 Ruabeckia "Golden Glow," clumps 10.00 divided pieces. . 3.00 Sedum .Acre, clumps 4,00 Fabarium. clumps 8.00 Scabiosa Caucasica, 1-year old plants 10.00 SpirsaUlmaria 8.00 ■■ Filipendula, fl, pi 8.00 Statice .Armeria 4.00 Latifolia. 1-year old 6.0O Svlphium Perfoliatum. clumps 8.00 ■Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora, strong clumps. 10.00 TroUius Europaeus 15.00 Tricyrtus Hirta Nigra 8.00 A'ucca Filamentosa 8.00 Henry A. Dreer, 7i4 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Mention Florists* Review when you nundred. but the bulk brings $1 and $1.50. Violets are arriving better each week. Californias are now selling at 50 cents. Small singles were 35 cents the first of last week, but dropped back to 25 cents during the latter part. Valley scarce, and brings $4; Smilax, $12.50 and $15 per hundred. No Romans in this market yet. Notes. Felter & Brucker, at 4335 Lexington avenue, are sending in some very fine chrysanthemum plants, about the best seen. TUeir cut blooms are also in fine shape. Mr, Felter is thinking of entering a lot of his plants at the show. This will be the first time they nave entered for competition. W. E. Jordan, son of J. M. Jordan, will open a retail store at 615 Locust street November 1. 'Willie has bought all the greenhouses from the Jordan Floral Co., ana will use all his pro- duction at the store. John Hudson has changed his mind about going in the wholesale business with Fred Foster, and will manage the store for W. E. Jordan. Ed Beuehel, of the Riessen Floral Co., reports that they had the decora- tion of two large steamboats for the Druggists' Convention two weeks ago. Fred C. Weber has one of the larg- est weddings of the season to furnish on November 9. which will use up a large amount of Beauties, chrysanthe- mums and violets. Miss Theresa Badaracco reports bus- iness good with plenty of funeral work. The large horse shoe made by Miss Theresa at the Crawford open- ing was very much admired. Mrs. M. Ayers, of the late Ayers Flo- ral Co., has opened up temporary quar- ters on Grand avenue, near Olive. Their new store, a few doors south, ■which is not quite finished, will be very handsome. The fixtures will be white and gold, and a very attractive front with two large show windows. Mrs. Ayers, who is considered second to none among our lady artists in the city, has a large following, and will no doubt make it a paying establishment. Mr. Frank Ellis, of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., has been very sick [Continued page 588.] NOVEMBER 3, 1&9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 587 VJ.X*J.XAA*J.4.Ji*4.4.*X-M-***X**.t-J-A*XJ.J.AA*J^J.*4.*4.4-AJ.4.*JM-*JtJi.j.J.*AJ.A4.J^X*J.*4^^ Holly.... ORDERS BOOKED NOW AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES OBTAINABLE ANYWHERE Green... Mistletoe Green Wreathing FOR FIRST-CLASS CUT FLOWER STOCK =^ALSO CARRY COM- PLETE STOCK OF ALL SUPPLIES. Cyclamen Plants I NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. 600. 3-incli pots at J^.OO per lOn. 2000, 1 ■■ at 12.00 1000, .") '■ at 2.1.00 500. i; " at .50.00 The above plants are grown from the very choicest mixture of seed and are guaranteed first class u. in every respect. , Shipped direct from the greenhouses. |- Mention The Review when you write. For 14 Days Only! Per Per - 100 lOUO 300,100 Giant Flowering Pansy Plants, $ 3.0O 500 at 1000 rate. oO. 000 Geraniums, up-to-date vane- ties, 2-in $2.00 15.00 5,000 Coleus, strong. 20 varieties,2-in 1.00 8.00 5,000 Heliotropes, I newest ■• 2-in 2.00 IS.OO 1.000 Southern Thyme {white I. 4-in 4.00 2,000 Little Gem Feverfew...;.. 2-in 2,00 15.00 awn Planting. SEND ME YOUR LIST FOR SPECIAL PRICES. OAK PARK NURSERIES. M. F. TIGER. Prop. PATCHOGUE, L. I., N. Y. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. 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 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. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. Write for Circu or Estimates Mention The Review when write. Always Mention the. . riorists' Review When Writing Advertisers. Mention Florists' Revie For Sale by Seed Stores Pamphlet, Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville. Ky. hen you write. ANTON SCHILTHEIS, ^s" I" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Erica5 (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants \nnce yourself. Price List on Application. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review whcr writing advertisers. 588 I'he Weekly FloristsVReview* NOVEMBER 3, for some time, but is up and around again. Franlt tallis of taking a run up to Slater, i.io., for a weeli's rest. J. M. Jordan, one of our oldest and best known florists, is reported very sick and not able to be out of bed. The last report was that he was somewhat better, but still a very sick man. Our visitor this week is S. S. Skidel- sky, selling palms and florists' sup- plies. Mr. S. reports trade good in his line. Executive Committee Meeting. The executive committee held a meeting Saturday night at Jordan's. All arrangements as to decorating the hall have been made. The committee on decorating are requested to be at the Coliseum next Sunday morning. The advertising committee reported arrangements had been made in re- gard to advertising the show. The large canvas sign has been placed at Twelfth and Olive streets, size of sign, 18x25 feet. The judges will be ap- pointed at next meeting of committee, which will be next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It was also decided to judge all plants, cut flowers, table decorations and designs by a scale of points. Bowling. The Bowling Club had a slim at- tendance on Monday night. Only five members showed up at rolling time and rolled six fair, average games. Mr. S. S. bkidelsky came in and rolled the last Ave games with us. This ended the October series. The Club will not roll on next Monday night, as all hands will be too busy making preparations for the show, which opens on Tuesday night. Fol- lowing are the scores and averages of the six games rolled: 1 2 3 4 5 6 To. Av. J. J. Beneke 172 166 193 113 137 153 961 160 D. Finliison 168 147 130 154 141129 859 143 C. A. Kuetin 187 122 144 140 113 120 826 138 E. Schray 119 130 179 133 135 110 756 126 F. Fillmore 119 82 111130 156 122 720 120 S. Skidelsky 70 89 89 63 81392 "S J. J. B. HEATING DELIVERY WAGONS. Several Chicago florists heat their plant delivery wagons in winter with what is known as the "Lehman heater," and find it very satisfactory and not ex- pensive. These heaters consist of a me- tallic case in which is a drawer. There are supplied with the heater suitable sized pieces of a composition called "Lehman's coal." A piece of this is placed in the fire until It is heated to redness and is then placed in the draw- er of the heater,which will give off heat for from 12 to 14 hours. One of these heaters will keep frost out of a tight covered wagon during an ordinary de- livery in not too severe weather if the wagon is warm to start with, and two heaters will make safe delivery possible in very sharp weather. These heaters are made by Lehman Bros., 10 Bond St., New York. Mr. James W. Er- ringer, 297 Wabash ave., Chicago, is ■western sales agent. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can rill all orders uii ^tion norice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. \\ e are headquarters for line .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. <;ive us a trial and cominre voiirsell. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. C11IC.\(jO. Noiember 1. 1S9S. AMERICAN BEAUTY E.Ntra long stem .. per doz. $3.50 to $4.U(> L'4-inch stem • '2.50 l..-)Oto 2.00 1.25 to 1.50 i.oa per 100. $3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.0O 3.00 to 4.0O 3.00 to 4.0O 2.00 to 3.0O 1.25 to 1.50- 2.00 to 3.00 METEOR BRIDESMAID BRIDE KAISERIN FERI.E CARNATIONS fancy . .\11 other stock at lowest Xo charge for packing- arket prices. The Review when you rite. ^WtftfyWkWkV^VtWnW(VmV^>V- 3.01) ^ Meteor and Raiserin •' 2.00 — 1.00 ^ Roses, 2nds average about. " 2.00 S CARNATIONS S .Ml the leading standard sorts— J highest grade, per 100 $1.50-t2.00 = Triumph, Painted Ladv, Albertini, S Jubilee, .\rmazindy,' Keller and g others per 100, 2.00—4.00 ^ Prices quoted are for good prime stock. Ex- g tra Select, and inferior quality charged for ~ according to value. MISCELLANEOUS .Alyssum per 100, Chrysanthennims ■■ 4.00- Marguerites Valley, good home grown. Violets, double " 1,00- single " .75- DECORATIVE Asparagus per string, $ .f Ferns, common per 100, .1 per 1000, $1.25 Maiden Hair. Ex. Fancy " l.C '■ ordinary.. " .1 Galax, green, new crop " .1 perlOOO, l.C Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, tiOc; '" 5.(. Smilax.good per doz. $1.20 to l.E Wild, parlor brand, case. " SSi Medium, case " 5.S Large, " " 8.C .As it IS yet too early to carry Wild Smila in stock four days" notice is necessarv. Ill' mil 'inn: mill inn iinn mii inn miir iiii Hill Jim >iHii ii|L^ Write for prices on larg'e quan- tities for special occasions. Regardless of prices quoted we al- ways bill out at lowest market rates. P. & D. Af cosr. Ki" Use the code. It will save vou money. We know what It means. Get your orders in as early in the day as possible. liiiiiiiiiHniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mill!! mil iiniii. "Mum's the word"! BUT WE CANT keep still. j If you want to know where to ^et | GOOD MUMS and buy them ri^ht, try | W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. E. C. AMLING, iiiiiiiiiimii iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiimiiii 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. § store open from 7:00 .\. M. until &.30 I' M. = • Sundays and Holidays, closed at noon, g iiiiiiiiiiiiii:jiHiiii:iiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiimiliiiiimiiiiiiiiliiii:iiuiii;iiffli^ For Ininicdifltc Delivery ' '^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^^*^'*'^^'^'^'^'^'^'^^'^'^'^^?^'^?^'^^^ Amoor Privet and Hardy Lemon, best hedge plants. 5,000 Gardenia Florida 5,000 Oranges, dwarf grafted sorts, 15,000 Camphor. 500 Ficus Elastica, 10,000 Latania, 1,000 Phoenix Reclinata, 6-inch, 100,000 Cannas, leading sorts at $15 per 1000. 10,000 Biota Aurea Nana. 5,000 Rare Conifere. Roses, field-grown, on own roots and budded. An immense stock of Ornamental and Fruit Trees. SEND FOR TRADE LIST. Palms ARECA LUTESCENS, COCOS WEDDELIANA, *r KENTIA BELMOREANA, i? LATANIA BORBONICA. f|f For Sizes and Prices See Florists' Review, September 29th, Page 477. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa. 'f P. J. BERCKMANS CO,, - - Augusta, Ga. i:^t^i?irri'»i:»r|ri:»'lriti?r|Ti:»tl»r|rt^tfrr^i:»'|?r^^ Mention Tlie IXSUEE^S^T'SrriEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. ■ FORT WAYNE, INO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. SPHAGNUM MOSS. .\ verv select qualitv, 7.)c per bale, ten bales, SO.OO. Grown and packed bv M. I. LYONS. Babcock, Wis. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have PEM0VEDX0^3e CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention The Review when you write. Mention Florists' Revie ■n car lots. when you write. Lettuce Plants. ^^^ HwaaMWW I l^ailk^j BOSTON, Uli.SKjN M.\KKKT. lENNlS B.\LL, GK.\M> K.^PIDS. E.xtra strong plants in unlimited quantities. 2.ic per 100, bv mail ; $1.00 per 1.000 by express. Cash with order, please R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh P.O., Baltimore Co., Maryland Mention Florists' Review when you write. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE Nursery Florists' rSatalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. 590 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. Last year the international compe- . tition at the Chicago exhibition proved a very interesting feature and it will be repeated at the coming show. Competition is invited from ■each state, territory and Canadian Province in 12 chrysanthemum blooms in 12 varieties. A prize of $6 will be awarded to the best dozen from each state, territory or province. Then the prize-winners from each state, etc., will come in competition for a grand prize of $50. The judg- ing in these classes will be by the following scale of points: Color, 25; Form, 20; Fullness, 15; Stem and Fo- liage, 15; Size, 15: Petallage, 10. This competition takes place the opening day of the exhibition, Tuesday, No- vember 8, The competition in roses takes place Wednesday, November 9. that in carnations on Thursday, Novem- ber 10, and in seedling chrysanthe- mums and carnations on Friday, ..o- vember 11. The revised premium list has now been issued, and copies may be had on application to W. N. Rudd, room 202, 1S5 Dearborn street, Chicago. SYRACUSE, N. Y.— Mr. Grove P. Tlawson, of Elmira, has been selected to act as judge at the coming exhibi- tion. IT AV'ILL BE to your advantage to mention The Florists' Review every time you write an advertiser. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE-3ix>ofeeti for particulars. R. S "IXT ANTED— Situation in cut-flower store by lady of * ' middle ag:e. Thoroughly competent. Six years' experience. .Address P., care of Florists' Re\-iew. WANTKD— Experienced partner for swell florist store : South Side : investigrate. Address Part- ner, cdre of Florists* Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a lady florist, in a flower store. Eight years' experience in selling SITUATION WAXTED-As foreman, by a first class grower of roses and cut flowers ; only a first <:lass place wanted; good wages expected; best of ref- erences ; open for an engagement now or any time later. Address Grower, care of Florists' Review. F^ FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,ooo feet of glass. New. In cit>% Ought to net good man at least Js.oo per day. Must buy stock, about .$ Soo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Florists" Re\-iew. FOR ■ FLORIS OAI C A well eslablisheil OnLIL. and paying FLORIST BUSINESS. xMth tcMi to tliirty acres. 17.000 square feet of glass. Good residence and houses for help ; eyerything in first class condi- tion. .Abundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Lock Box 720, - LOS ANGELES, CAL. I ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR,.. Bouquet Green, ? We .«• Have ^ Fine and Large c- 9 stock of Palms and Ferns. f Bouquet Green Wreathing, * Best Select Delaware Holly, | Wild Smilax, Mistletoe, etc. | SEND FOR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS. ' Ellis & Pollworth, 137 Oneida St., Milwaukee, Wis. k The Review when you writ' Bassett&Washliurn wietor bros. 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. ^'"""^Ll.'D^e"a^%^'?„'ClT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III. Mention The Review w! SUCCESSORS TO Rogers Park Floral Co. WHOLESALE (;„t Flowefs GROWERS OF Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention Florists' Be .Ml telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Re\'1ew when you write. Telephone Main 3208 rinV Agents for ""7 HINSDALE ROSt CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISFS' SUPPLIES 88 and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mention Tlie Review when you write. A. G. Prince & Comp A.L. raANDALL c. A. KUEHN tAM Wholesale Florist cut Plowers and Florists 4 'Washington St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared th-Tii ever to han".ile \our orders. Mention The Review when you write. full line of Wire Ue-.__^ w Miccessorto signs and riorists' MM f W inter & Glover -•• S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SL Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE_Qgt FlOWCrS Properly Packed and Promptly Fonvarded. Mention The Review when you write. GROWER oIrOSES. CIt'fLOWERS. J. A. BlDLONfi, 37-39 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Cincinnati -«K-^r. Cut Flower Co. tmomlTio. Wholesale Florists WHOLESALE FLORIST Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer ot the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. St. Louis ^-^ Cut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS. IWO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLiSON & TESSON, \\ H0LE5ALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. IiOUIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street. - - ST. LOUIS. MO. Flowers at Wholesale BrOSES, and a full line. Headquarters for the Southwest. NOVEMBER The Weekly Florists' Review. 591 Long Distance Telephone Evpress 466. Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, CHICAGO, November 3, 1898. P. AND D. AT Cost. Per 100. .XMERICiN BE.iVUTIES, long $18.00 to $25.00 medium 12..TO to 15.00 short B.OOto .S.OO BRinES. METEORS. M.MDS 2.00 to 4.00 I'ICKLK.S 2.00to 3.00 ROSES, our selection, $2.00 (AKNWTIONS, common 75 to 1.00 fancy 1.25 to 2.00 V.^LLEV l.OOto 5.00 VIOLETS 1.25 CHRVS.^NTHEMUMS 10.00 to 2d.OO .^DIANTUM Wto 1.00 SMIL.^.X 10.00 to 12.50 FERNS, common 20 perlOOO $1.!J0 MUMS " 4.00to S.OO 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23, CHICAGO, ILL. Above prices subject toclumge without notice. All Flowers in Season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE WORK a specialty. On WIRE GOODS we can discount OUR OWN OR ANY OTHER LIST. Write for particu- lars. Store open week days until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Respectfully ycjurs, Mention The Review when you write. KENNlCOTT BROS. COMPANY. Chrysanthemums AT... MODERATE PRICES We have a very choice lot, all grown to single stems, and for the coming week will have liimnaffon. extra tine \i.llow, Sj.ooper do/.. Mrs. Perrin, extra fine pink, S2.00 per d(i/. Ivory, Pink Ivory, .Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. H. Robinson, and inany others, all good si/ed Howers, at Si.oo, $1.25 and $1. 50 per dozen. Bassett & Washburn ...STORE... ^ 88 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Rcvie greenhouses: hinsdale, ill. when you write. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. No. 705 PENN AVE., PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. Long Distance Telephone 2157. Consignments of Choicc StocK solicited Mention The Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FIOMStS' SUPpllOS Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns for good stock, C>pen night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when ymi writp Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. kELLOGG, Pres. Growers of CUT FLOWERS a' Wholesale. Rea'.ilar sliipping orders siven speci.il attention. We hi\ e the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. IWO. Greenhouses: Pleasant Hill. Mo. Mention ifionsis' Review when you write. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone S74. WIRE DESIGNS-OIR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p. 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when jou write. pots, $20.00 per 100; Jin. pots, "3.5.00 per 100. Adiantum Farleyense, I CYCLAMENS, SeJir"" SAMUEL, MURRAY, Successor tii Hrobst Bros. Floral Co.. 1017 Broadway, - KANSAS CITY, MO. Mention The Review when you write. HARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. DAGGER L. B. BRAGUE, reliable dealer in the U.S. Mention Florists' Revie' when you write. FIELD-GROWN,,. Carnations READY NOW. Scott and McGowan at $"..50 per 100. Genesee, $12.00 per 100. Rubber Plants, Ficus Elastica. 5-inch, at $r>.IHJ per do/en- Asparagus Sprengerli, $600 per loo Primroses, $i.ooperioo. Smilax, $2, UO per lOO. field grown. Hydrangeas, $30.oo perioo. Vinca \'ariesated, $r..ilU per lUO. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washindton St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. \/iii m C Stock Plants ITIUIII^ $1.00 per doz. CASH WITH ORDER. WniTF ' PINK I YELLi:)\V Lady Fitzwygram Glory of Pacific Marion Henderson Mrs.H. Robinson Mrs. Perrin Golden Trophy E. H. Blameuser. Niles Centre. Cook Co., III. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. Mention The Review when you write. 592 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER BOSTON. Review of the Market. Another chrysanthemum week, with all kinds of flowers very much in evi- dence and with demand very light, but even with the dull feeling." a large quantity of bloom changes hands daily, although quite a share are sold on private terms. As is usual at this time of the year, roses seem to get hit the worst, and in many cases the first offer takes ihe lot. Brides and Maids range from $2 to $6, with a few Kaiserins offered at $S per hundred. Carnots sell at about the same as last quotations, while Beauties range any- where from .50 cents to ?3 per dozen. Carnations are plenty enough to supply the demand, with prices on thp poorer grades slightly lower. Com- mon varieties are held from 7.5 cents to .$2 per hundi-ed: fancies still bring $3 and $4. Chrysanthemums are selling fairly well. White varieties are in the ma- jority, prices asked being from 75 cents to $1 per dozen, with some sales made at much lower figures. Colored are not so plenty, and bring higher prices, $1.50 per dozen being about the limit. Valley is still held at $4 for average quality, with some very choice bring- ing $6 per hundred. Tuberoses not so plenty; 50 cents per dozen stalks is the price. Candy tuft and cosmos comprise the odds and ends, put up in 25-cent bunches. Violets remain about the same. News Items. Allen Pierce is once more on deck, and is selling mums and carnations! with a military preciseness that is quite startling. The last day of October, and not enough frost yet to kill heliotrope! Something unprecedented for this sec- tion. It is rumored that Thomas F. Galvin has purchased the entire stock of Peter Fisher's famous carnation, Mrs. Thomas. W. Lawson. p HUNT'S RE VIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. The past few bright days have affected stock to a wonderful degree, almost overcoming the effects of the dark, rainy davs of the Jubilee week and just after. There is stiH a short- age in extra select roses, especially Brides, while the medium grade is in fair supply The chrysanthemum is, if anything, more Identiful, though some very choice blooms are bemg received, such as Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Robinson, Yellow Queen, Glory of the Pacific and Kalb. Violets are stiU in lively demand and reach good figures. Valley is short and the price ranges from «4.00 to 17.00. The week shows vast improvement helped out to a large extent by the New Orleans trade, which took a vast amount of stock from this market, Chicago, Nov. 2, 1S98. C. C. MORSE SERIOUSLY ILL. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., Nov, 2.— C. C. Morse, the well known California seed grower is seriously ill in this city. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE Mention The Review when EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN ■••o I ULK... Kentia Belmoreana H-in., "> to 7 leaves. $iri.(K) to $24.00 per dozen. 5-in., 5 to ij leaves, ffim per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 6-in., .i to H leaves, JI2.00 to $IS.OO"per dozen .i-in,, 4 to 5 leaves, $ !i.i 0 to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A fine lot readv for delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSIES *?I!.?S& 3-16 oz.. $1.00; 1 oz., $4.00. L p in 8 to 10 davs if properly treated. Fine Stocky Plants, $4.00 per 1000, F. O. B. express. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you WTite. WANTED! 1,000 Cineraria Plants in exchange for Sword Ferns in 3, 4 or 5-in. pots. Write GEO. A. KUHL. Pckin, ill. Metition The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, WM. F. KASTING, "l^^^^^^. 495 Washington St., BtfFALO, N. Y. Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write, WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Original Headquarters for CARIVATIOKS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consiirnmentfi of Choice 3tock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice, Mention Florists' Re\iew when you write. 404 41 2 East 34th St,. New York. ED^^ ARD REID, N K A R r H K I I k k \ * NE.AR THl-: Open Every Morning at li o'clock for the sale of CUT FL(.)\VERS. Wall space for .Advertisina purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Wholesale Florist, 1326 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Galax Leaves H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Brilliant Green and Bronze. Information of the Introducer , HARLAN p. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- IISO Tremont Bide., sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, AlASS. Mention The Review v.lien vnu write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N. J. Representati\ e Wholesale Grower in France, Belgium and Holland. Sond for Catalogues. Mention The Review when you write. THE L.AROBST .-:^.|l SUPPUY HOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. NOVEMBER 3. 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 593 HINT'S WEEKLY QIOTATIONS Taking eHett Thursday, Nu> . .1 189ti. Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. uties, long per doz " short Brides per 100, Kaiserin Our selection. CARNATIONS. $2.00—3.00 1.00— 1.. TO 50-1.00 3.00—1,00 4.0O-.5,CO 3.0O-4.00 3.00-4.00 2.00—3.00 2.00 Fancy per 100, $2.00—3.00 Selected Stock 1.50-2.0U Good ■■ 1.0O-1.5O GREENS. .Asparagus per string, $ ..50 Ferns- .^diantum per 100, .75 Common Fancy. ..per 1,000, 1.50 Smilax '. . ..per doz., 1.25—1.50 Wild Smilax, can supply on 4 days' notice. Large case $8.00 Medium 5.50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Galax Leaves, green, $2.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS. Chr anthe rdin per doz., $ .75-1.50 extra ' 1.50— 3. GO Callas •■ 1.00—1.50 Valley.'.' per 100, 5,00 Tuberose Stalks ' 6.00 lyy Leaves "' .6? .Mvssun Violets . FLORISTS' SUPPLIES To the TRADE only. For QUALITY, PROMPTNESS and PRICE we have always been in the lead. HEADQUARTERS for all Florists' needs and carry the largest stock in the West. Note a few of our prices. J-J-^^^^^-^^J- -1.2.5 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. i^-Soeclal Attention given to the Shipping Trade. We are Cape Flowers, ^'''^d quality, white, 60c per lb. ; colored, best shades, $1.50 per lb. Bone Meal, absolutely pure, free from acid and ground line : 50 ibs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.00; 200 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $8.00;' 1,000 lbs., $15.50; 2.000 lbs. (one ton), $30.00. Rubber Hose, Whirlpool, manufactured especially for greenhouse use, an extra fine hose at a low price, too feet, $10.00. Mose Couplers, the Acme, (juick, neat and no twisting of the hose. Send for prices. Immortelles, natural yellow, per do?.., $2.00; per ioo,$I5.00; colored, purple, scarlet, pink, lavender, blue, white, etc., per doz., $2.50; per 100, $18.00. Florists' Knives, genuine Saynor, budding, each $1.00. Boston L»etters. We are agents for these. Buy at head- cpiarters. The best letter in the market. Per 100, $2.00. Sphagnum Moss, good, clean; each bale weighs over 40 lbs., per bale, $1.00; 12 bales, $9.00. Sheet Moss for Windows, per bale, 50c. Tissue Paper, per ream of 400 sheets, 40c per bundle, lo reams, $3.50. Putty Bulbs, Scollay's, each 80c; per doz., $8.25. Raffia, for tving, clean long strings, per lb., 15c; lo lbs., $1.30; 100 ibsr, $12.00. Ribbon, Santa Maria and Honesty. -Send for price and samples; both sure to please. Thermometers, all styles. We especially recommend tin case for greenhouses as accurate; each 12c; 12 for$1.20. Tin Foil, regular grade, lo lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $7.25. Terms Cash. Wire, annealed. Send for latest quotations, they are very low. We make no charge for packing, and deliver goods on board cars in Chicago, free. \N'e carry in stock everything a Florist needs and send catalogue upon application. We solicit your patronage. E. N. liUMT, 76-78 Wabash Ave^, CHICAGO, ILL. Should be pleased to have you make our place your headquarters during the 'Mum Show, November 8th, 9th, lOth, llth and 12th. Mention The Review when you write. 594 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 3. 189S. PHILADELPHIA. Business Conditions. Peace Jubilee week, the greatest week in the history of our city, is over, and we florists had a real good time. Business was, however, very un- unsatisfactory. You would hear how H. H. Battles had the table decora- tions for the dinner given to the Pres- ident; how Hugh Graham decorated the Academy for the reception given the same distinguished guest, and other like stories. But the vast ma- jority of the retailers, however, had little to do. Most of them took a half holiday on Thursday and some of them on Friday. The result was that what stock was sold was on the street. All the growers regard these sales as simply covering a loss, hence there was really no business most of the week. The street men offered carna- tions at 10 cents a dozen and roses at 2 cents each, 3 for 5 cents. They did not seem to have many good violets. Chrysanthemums are becoming more plentiful and make a very pretty show in the store windows. The present week brings All Saints' Day, with its demand for cemetery decorations, sometimes the choicest flowers being used in this way. There are still many visitors in town, which should cause some quiet entertaining. Notes. The lease of the city gas works bv the U. G. I. affects the fuel supply of some of the growers. F. Hahman finds that ninety bushels of coke bought now do not more than equal sixty bushels under the careless system of measuring formerly practiced by the city employes. The price also is not allowed to drop, but is held firmly at 5 cents a bushel. It is said that some of the growers who have been burning coke will substitute coal. The removal of David Landreth & Sons from Sixth street to their hand- some new store brings the neighbor- hood of Tenth and Market streets in- to greater prominence as a seed, bulb and implement headquarters. The pioneer seedsmen in this locality fail- ed, but now we have Michell, Buist and Landreth, all in successful oper- ation, with Burpee, Dreer and Wat- son not far off. A most attractive program of a Chrysanthemum and Floral Exhibition to be held by the St. Louis Florists' Club has reached this city. Philadel- phia wishes Mr. Beneke and his col- leagues success in their undertaking. J. W. Y. GREENFIELD, MASS.— A chrysan- themum show will be held here early in November under the direction of Edward B. Beals, the florist. WHENEVER you need any rade supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about 1'. We will place you in communicition with some one who ran supply what you want. f.<«-"S-.*'.^.*^.*'S.'^^.<*^.^^.''»i^.^*??.'*^.'*^. MUMS f I Order of us if you want Extra Select Months a^K wc made arrangements with some of the best and largest growers aliont Chicago tn handle their entire cut of Chrysanthemums: Glory of Pacific, Ivory. Yellow Queen. Wanamaker. Vivland-Morel. Bonnaffon. Frank Hardy and others, and THEY'RE COMING IN. Now we're Icioking for buyers fur splendid blooms at from $1.25 to $2.50 per dozen. F.verv nrdcr shipped within two hours of its receipt at any time. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. WE ALSO HAVE A FINE STOCK OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS. Randolph St. CHICAGO. I A. BUDLONG, Mention The Review -when yo PALMS Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel, and Forst. CocosWeddeliana, Livistona Rotundifolia, Phoenix Reclinata and Rupicola, FJGus Elastica and Elastica Var. Pandanus Veitchii and Pandanus Utilis, Dracaena Sanderiana, etc. Hardy, stocky and Perfect. An immense stock of all sizes up to elegant specimens. If you do not know the ciuality of my stock ask some one who does. I can guarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything. .•^F.Nn FOR WHOLES.^LE PRICE LIST. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write.. Surplus Field Grown Carnation Plants.. Clean, healthy, strong plants with plenty of roots. bite. White Cloud JohnVoung, " Mary Wood, Storm King, New York, pink. Painted Ladv, pink Mrs. C. H. Duhme. 1 Send for Price L C. A. Dana. pink. IJaz/le, scarlet. Jubilee, •• i.iold Nugget, yellow. Psvche, variegated. Lilv Dean, - Meteor, crimson. pandanus Veitchii, I 20 to 24 inches al.in e pot, 7-in., $1.50 each. •.'4 to SO S-in., 2.00 ■• Also specimens 3 to 4 feet aliove 9, 10 and 12- inch pots- JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. plants, f 111,00 per 100. ind. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La FAYETTE, IND. Mention Florists' Revie vhen you write E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Armazindy Carnation... 1st Size, $3.00 per 100. Mention The Review when you write. Kathlee Red W; HOFP & I.EMKE, (Paul Post Office I East Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CARNATIONS. H. -WEBEB & SONS. - OAKI-AITD. MD. RikRHAINS '^ SHRUBBERY DAnuMinp xm evergreens spla ud stock 2 nptini; Allfirst-< prices, .send lor ^urplus i.isi. E. S. PETERSON, - - Montrose, N. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review/ WIETOR BROS. ...WHOLESALE GROWERS OE... Cut Flowers ... OF ... CARNATIONS Wc grow 50,000 plants of all the lead- ing varieties, and ^ they cannot be sur- passed. Wc arc Headquarters for.... American Beauties of which wc cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our BRIDES, METEORS, MAIDS and PERLES were never better. REGIUR SHIPPING ORDERS WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL AnENTION. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL A Great Bargain. Hardy Phlox, assorted from 3'-2-inch pots, $4,(Xlpcr WD. Cuphea, Segar Plant, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, from 35^-in. pots, $4.I)U per lOU. Achillea, The Pearl, from 3^-in. pots, $4.00 per lixi. Coreopsis Lanceolata, from 3^'incfi pots, $1.IKI per lUO. Grevillea Robusta, S in. higli, $1.00 per 100. Statics Armeria, from 3^-incli pots, $4.00 per lOO. C.iSH, PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, SrN'°"°' Mention Florists' Review when you write. Carnations. Mun beveral thousand that are stored in frames and have not been frosted. McGowan, Wm. Scott. Daybreak. Alaska, Mapledale. Pingree, C. A. Dana, Portia. Triumph, Rose Queen, Eldorado, Delia Fox. The Stuart, Mrs. C. H. Duhme, etc. Price $4.00 per 100. N. SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Carnations! ^^^^"^^'^' ^TMI ■■«■•■«#■■« ■ Contracts for rooted cuttings made now. Send for prices statnig what you want, q jq Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. Chrysanthemum tVe^ .Asparagus Sprengerii | ^fnrlr Planfc A^D^NEw" in Six, Eight, Ten, Twelve and I k^lUvIV I lUlllO* VARIETIES. Fourteen Inch Pans. g Send lor particulars and prices, g American Rose Company, Washington, D. C. I mi Mention Florists' Review wheji you write. Carnation Plants! Last Call. FIELD-GROWN. 200 Daybreak 150 Red Wave 150 Tidal Wave lOO Emily Fierson Fine Iiar^e Flants, $3.00 per lOO. A. G. PRINCE -n, N.V. Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say that I con- sider itihe best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily appHed. and 1 think will prove ver>- durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. \'ery truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. V., Feb. 18, 'q7. Mr. Therok Parker. Dear Sir;— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation .Support. Yours truly, Dailledolze Eros. \V. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. 18, V- Mr.Theron' Parker, Brook- \yn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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 thing I havcl;2en looking for for a long time. Wisning you every success in the sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. Asmus. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 ISorton Street. BBOOEIiYN, N. 7. Mention The Review yhen you write. What You Need! Md. Albertini, McGowaii, etc $-1.00 Primroses, best strain 2J^-in. pots, 3,00 Asp. Plumosus ■• ti.OO ,\sp. Spreneeri " 6.00 Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 BegoniaRex " 4.00 Mignonette. Allen's Defiance... ' 2.00 Mt. of Snow Geranium ' 4.00 Vincas. 2'-:-3!--in $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not. winter Howering, 2^-in 3.00 Booted Cutting's and Other Stock. Write us what vou need an i gt-t prices. GREeWE UNDERHILL, - Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Imported and established stock of Ai qualit>- always on hand, also a complete line of best Cherr>' Wuud Baskets. Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc Special Sheep Manure for Orchids per bbl. or ton HKNRY CLIXKABERRY. Lager &Hurrell, f:"p:rV/rl.".' Summit, N.J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. V4.J»|.4.J.XA4.J.A4.*XXJLJ.XXAJ.J.4.J.JL<« Herr's Pansies... Good little plants (greenhouse g^rown), ready Dec, 1st, at 75c per 100, or S4.00 per 1000. I Herr's Carnations Every cutting g'uaranteed satis- factory or money refunded. All the leading- varieties in quant- ity at reasonable prices. ^ STOCK OF KUoLO. 500 Perles, laiO Brides, liOi Bridesmaid, fine stock, out of 2^2-inch pots. pS.UO per 100. 52.1.1X1 per 1000. VIOLETS, field grown clumps. $3.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the..,. Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. NOVEMBER The Weekly Florists^ Review. 597 Established I8S7. 'Phone Lake View 136. GEO. WITTBOl>D, Tropical Plants Grower and Importer of 1708 rs. Halsted Street, GMICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give tlie very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- sh must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the cellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. VARIETIES. Size Pot. Areca Lutescens 5-m. " '* 6-in. 8-in. ■Cocos Weddeliana 3-in. Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 8-in. Forsteriana 6-in. .1-atania Borbonica 4-in. .6-ii .S-in. 24-28 40-50 10-14 24-26 36-10 32-3t) 14-16 20-24 24-30 3436 18-20 22-26 26-30 Ch.^r. LEAVE5i 6-10 , PRICE , E.-\CH. Doz. ;o.50 $ 5.00 .7.5 9.00 2.50 30.00 .25 2.50 1.50 18.00 2.50 30.00 1.25 15.00 MISCELLANEOUS. E.\CH. Auracaria Excelsa, from (l-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 " 7 '■ ■' ■■ 2.00 " 8 '■ '■ " 3.50 Asparagus Sprengeni. 4 " nice plants 20 " .25 .50 6 Plumosus Nanus, 2 , $5.00 per 100 3.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc , write us for sizes and prices. Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots 50 Pandanus utills, " " " 5 " 50 Veitchii, " " " 7 " 2.00 Peperomia W'ershefeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots Sanseviera Javanica \'ariegata. from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 " Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3,00 6,00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 FERNS. .Adiantum cuneatum 2-ni 3-in 5-in -Cyrtomium falcatum 3-in Loraaria gibba 3-m Nephrolepis pectinata. 1.00 1.00 1..50 $ 4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 \arieties. Size Pot. Nephrolepis pectinata. .. . 6-in. exaltata 4-in. 5-in. Bostoniensis.lO-i $2.50 each. Philipensis.. 4-in. Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. serrulata 2-in. 1..50 2.00 30.00 Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 Mention The Review when you write. SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering same at $1.00 per 100 yards. Fall is the time *°piant Perennials All Strong Field-Grown Stock. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Poplars-Carolina, fitcN, St,, in, 10tnI2and 12 to 15 feet, Gcilden, Silvpr and Lumliardv same sizes, Sycamore-European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. MagnoliaK- Acurainata, 4 to 6, 6 to 8 and H to 10 feet; Tripetela, Soulangeana, and Speciosa IVi to 2 and 2 to 3 feet, sis other sorts l'^.' to 2 feet. Maples— Immense stock, leading sorts, *all sizes, 6to25 feet. Mountain Ash— European and Oak Leaved. Willows— Laurel Leaf, Per 100 ...$6.00 Clematis Davidiana, 1 year Funkia ,^lba Hemerocallis flava 5.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors, ■per 1000, $40.00 5.00 Helianthus Multiflorusplenusand Soliel d'Or 5.00 Iris Germanica 1.00 Perennial Phlox, superb collection 5.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow 4.00 Spiraea Palmata Elegans Vuc : Fila 8.00 VICK & HILL CO. ROCMESTBR, N. Y. Mention Florists* Review when you write. NATIVE GUANO... (Desiccated Night Soil) The ideal florists' fertilizer. Contains all the elements of plant food available. Pleasant to handle. Bv bag, ton and car load. STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. 1822 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA. Mention The Review when 70a write. Ornamental Shrubs, HERBACEOUS F£BEiririAI.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Paeonies, Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The leading ESTAOLrsHED tes*. New England Nurservman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. and Babylonica. Mulberry— Teas Weeping^, the finest lot' we ever grew ! AffC. AHh, Cut r.euved Birch, £tc. In Vlncsaad Shrubn— * mpelopwis, Veitchi.strontrtwoyearfield £rrown. Clematis. Jackmani, Henryi, Mad. Ed. Andre, eto. Berberis— ThunlierKii and Purpurea. Elder Golden. Syrlnea— Golden. Splrean— Van Houtte. Antbonv Waterer, ThunberRii, ?w Dnuble Flowered In H varieties. AltheaH, Deutzlas, Snowballx, Syrfnsas, in ereat supply. field ernwn. Hybrid Perpptna!, Mo Hybrids and Multiflora Japonica. enhouses well filled with Roues iniume, Etc. Correspondence B _ THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 59. Painesville, O. Mention The Review when you write. fcrini... Chrysanthemum REED & KELLER, 122 W . 25th St. , NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacturers of WIRE i' DESIGNS ana Dealers in Hmmm« FLORISTS' »^ SIPPUES Mention Florists' Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bti. Sphagnum Moss ^i[e^',Tb"^S'&' Peat *'-20 per bale, quality A No. 1. 'LITTLE CHRIS. See notice and illustration in Review. Oct. 13. Plants from 3-in. pots, 3.ic each; 3 for Jl 00 W. T. Bell & Sons, Franklin, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. /^"""THEMOON ('^\ Company -> For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., . - Morrisville, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. .AJways mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN. Mention Florists' Review wheal you writg. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 598 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 3, 18&i. DETROIT. On Friday last the Detroit Florists' Club, as the guests of the president, Mr. Phil. Breitmeyer, visited Mt. Clemens, to inspect their large plant at that place. We first called on Mr. R. Klegge to look at his violets, of which he has three houses, and a most beautiful sight it was, for they are as even as can be and covered with flowers of extra large size and color. We next walked through the plant of Mr. Breitmeyer, which gave us an ap- petite for what followed, as he has twenty -seven houses that are filled with stock to supply their store in the city. One house of seedling car- nations was a very interesting sight, a red seedling looking very promis- ing. We were then asked to the house to test the home-made wines and par- take of lunch served by the ladies of the house. A very pleasant feature of the occa- sion was the presentation of a wine cup to Mr. Breitmeyer, Sr., as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the club. After singing a parting song we visited the plant of Mr. Carey, who has a very fine lot of stock — and also refreshments. The evening was spent at the Monroe House, as the guests of Mr. Fred Breitmeyer, in bowling, singing, etc. "EVERYTHING." The above seems the only word to use in describing the contents of the catalogue of the Chicago House Wreck- ing Co., of which a copy has been sent us and their stock must be something immense. They carry new as well as second hand material and must have acres of surface to store such a mis- cellaneous stock of heavy goods. They have worked up quite a trade with florists in piping, hardware of all sorts and the wire known as "shorts." This is short lengths of telegraph wire, ranging from 65 feet upward, and which is just as good to make rose stakes from as the full lengths and is much cheaper. The second hand boil- er flues supplied by this firm have been considerably used by Chicago florists for posts under iron gutters in greenhouse construction and have also been used to take the place of the usual cast iron pipe at much less cost than the pipe, the lengths being con- nected by collar joints. RETAIL ADVERTISING. We have received from Mr. D. B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., a copy of a lit- tle booklet entitled, "Palms, Ferns,. House - Plants, and How to Treat Them." It is a handsomely printed and illustrated pamphlet of 12 pages and cover, intended to be distributed by retail florists as a form of adver- tisement that -will not only bring trade, but be the means of instructing customers how to treat their plants intelligently. It should prove a very effective adv. for the retail florist of- fering plants. The Harrisii Disease V.AJ.4.AJ.JM.4.XJ.4.*XA4.4.AAJ.A4.4.X*J^4.A*AAAJ.4.J»t.XA4^t4.*J^4.4.X4.4..lLJl^AJ.y •i •» -» •♦ -» -» ^ 4 -i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99 o This has been conclusively proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Ble'aly Buff, and other insect pests without iniurv to the plant. A trial ol a 25-cent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable m^^ccticide has been discovered. Send lor circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. | ^VT1^TTTTTTTTt■t•TTTTTTi'T'*•T+++•P++•t•TT++++T■t■Ti■++•^+T•t•+T++++9 Blanc & Co 599 Blameuser. E. H.,--59l Bobbink. L. C 592 Braffue, L. B 591 Butflone, J. A.. 590-591 Burki.F 598 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 598 Chicago Wrecking Co KOO Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co aio differs Greenhouses, 595 Connell, Benj 595 Cottage Gardens . . ..592 Crabb & Hunter .595 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 802 Dorner, F. & Sons Lockland Lu iber Co. .59i Dreer, H. A 58b Elliott, W.H 59« Ellis & PoUworth ...591 Ellison & Tesson....590 Erringer, J. W 599 Esler, JohnG. Secy .602 F. & F. Nurseries. ..598 Gibbons, H. W 600 Giblin& Co 602 Greene & Underbill.. 596 Hancock, Geo & Son 395 Heacock, Jos ■i!-9 Herr, Albert M 596 Hews. A. H. &C0...6OO Hill. E.G. &Co 594 Hitchings & Co 59S-4iOO 602 Hoiton&HunkelCo.591 Hopp & Lemke 594 Hunt, E. H 593 Jackson. E. B 595 Jacobs, S. &Sons ...602 lewett, Z. K. & Co. .597 (Casting, W. F... 591-592 Keenan's Seed Store.OUO Kellogg. Geo. M 591 ... . . T^ -{,2 Kels H. P. Kellogg-M Cameron Co 602 Kennicott Bros. Co.. 591 Kraft Plant Tonic... 598 Kroeschell Bros. Co.60i Kuehn, C. A 590 Kuhl.Geo A 592 Lager & Hurrell ....596 Legenfelder, C 596 Lehman Bros 599 Co 802 Louisville Exchange ,591 Louisville Tob. Co.. 587 Lynch. W. E ,590 Lvons, M.I ,5,89 McKeand. K. A., Secy -..599 Manning J. W 597 Model Plant Stake Co. .596 Moninger. J. C. Co. .602 Moon Co., W. H.597-tiOO Morris Floral Co .587 Morrison. A 600 Murray, S 591 N. V. Cut Flower Exchange ,592 Oak Park Nurseries. ,587 Pennock.S. S .592 Peterson. E.S .594 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 602 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 591 Prince, A. G. & Co. . 590-595 PuUen, Alex ,598 Quaker City Machine Works 602 Randall, A. L 590 ReedS: Keller 597 Regan Pt'g House. ..5-9 Reid, Edw 592 Reinberg Bros .588 Rice, M. &Co 588 Ricksecker. Chas ...591 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 590 Schmitz, F. W.0.....598 Schultheis, A 5,s7 Siebrecht & Son ... ,598 Smith. N. &Son -595 Smith, W.C ,592 Soltau. C. &Co .592 South Side Floral Co. Standard Fert. Co., Steftens, E Storrs & Harrison Co Thorburn,J.M.&C< .5,s9 Vaughan, McKellai & Winterson Vesey, W. I. Sec'y ., Vick& Hill Co 59' \incent,R. jr. & Son 589 , .5.N9 Wabash Ry.... Weber &Sons. Wietor Bros. . . Winter. S. B. . Wittbold.Geo. ..596 W( W Voung, John Welsh ,594 DBS MOINES, lA,— W. E. Chapin, the nurseryman, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. PORT JEFFERSON, N. Y.— A. E. Kissam has succeeded Frank Kissam & Son. TRY AN ADV. in the Review It you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. CflTAlOGUI SENT '4 100 POUND ROLLS -5M0nT LENGTMS iURUN PROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE m PER POLL I00P01JND5 ^1.15 OU^^ ANY GAUGE ./^(MICAGO,^, . OF CfTHERb:' CMICAGO Special Offers for 1898 Our $50.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Shrubs. .\n assortment of twenty varieties (hftv eachi. purchasers' selection from Shrubs quoted in trade list at $1.00 to $7,00 per UK), will be furnisiicd for S5O.O0, F, (>. B.. when cash accompanies order, otherwise packing charged at cost. Our $75.00 per 1,000 offer on Deciduous Slirubs. An assortment of twenty varieties (fifty each), purchasers" selection from Shrubs quoted in be furnished for 875.00, F. O. B. when cash accompanies for Plorists to Force, $6.00 pe trade list at $7,00 to $10.00 order, otherwise packing cliarged at cost 100,000 California Privet. 1 year. 2 years, 3 y 5,000 Deutzia Gracilis, 1"2 to 15 inches, very fii $50. OO IKT l.fHH.t. 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata, different sizes. VERY LOW PRICES ON VINES. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 vear, $35.00 per 1,000; 2 \ears, $50.00 per 1,000. Actinidia Arguta or Folvgama, 1 vear. $8.00 per 100; 2 years, $16.O0 per 100. Clematis Paniculata, from 3-incli pots. $35.00 per 1,000; 4-inch pots, $60.00 per 1,000, open ground, 2 years. ver\ strong, $75. OO per 1,000. English ivy, 1 vear. from open ground, strong, $50.00 per 1,000; 2 years, very long vines. $60.00 per 1.000, Wichuraiaua Boses, 1 year. $48.00 per 1,000; very strong. 2 years, $75.00 per 1,000. DECIDIOIS TREES. nense stock of Xorwa\ . Suga Catalpas, Elms, Lindens, H chestnuts. .Magno OF INTEREST TO FLORISTS. EVERGREEN TREES. FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. We are specially prepared to supply florists with Evergreens suitable for winter decorations, either for window boxes, tubs or pots. We recommend the dwarf varieties of Arborvitaes and Retinos- poras where a small or medium growth only is desired, and tall-growing Arborvittes where larger sizes are preferable ; either size plants are of perfect form and well furnished to the base. We solicit vour orders for these. Price lists on application THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsville, Pa. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. GOLD FISH and lncV£^st AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Ifincoln Ave. CHICAGO, KEENAN'S SEED STORE. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO Mention Florists' Review when you write. Greenhouse PIPE and I I I I lll\70 DESCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, " EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESrnATES FREE. Mention FlorUtfl* Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, «Pipes, Tittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventildting Apparatus NOVEMBER 3, 1S98 Tiic Weckly Florists^ Review* 60i ^ ...THE SPECIAL... THANKSGIVING NIMBER piorists' ► OF THE B" '^-" 1*31^*3 Will be issued... Review November 17 In addition to the reports of the numerous Chrysanthemum Shows and the usual cultural and news matter, it will contain timely and practical suggestions on the use of Flowers for Thanksgiving Day. This national holiday has been annually increasing in importance to the florist, and will this year be much more generally observed than ever before for the reasons mentioned in the President's Proclamation. The Thanksgiving Number of The Review will appear just a week before the Holiday and will reach the trade at just the right time to make advertisements most effective in securing trade for the occasion. For this special number there will be no increase in rates which are Full Page, $27.00 Quarter Page, $6.75 Half Page, 13.50 Per Inch, 1.00 Subject to discounts to those who have time contracts with us. SEND ADVS. EARLY so we may have time to set them up in our best style. Florists' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago, ill ^fi^fTi'^fi^i'^finr'n'i^'fn'i^^'Ti^^i'i^fri'i'nifri'f^'fn'i^w^^ 602 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOTEinSER 3. rs9s.: Lord & Burnham Co. KROESCHELL BROS CO. | IMPROVED nrOOnhnHQQ Rnilor ^^■'gest BuUders of Greenhouse Structures and Manufacturers UICCIINUUOQ UUIICI of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. 29to59EpieSt., CHICAGO. ^ fi' Boilers made of the best material shell hrebox -■heets and headb of steel water space all around (front sidc-i and ba. kl \\ rite lor information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST JOHN 6. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Mention Florists' Review wlien you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE O VENTILATING APPARATIS. W rite forlllustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works, RrCHMOND, IND. Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS as.. F""- GREENHOUSES. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN&CO., Itica, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Plans and Estimates fur nished on application for HEATING AND VENTIUTING APPARATIS HIGHEST AWARDS AT WORLD'S FAIR. Send lets. „_ .„. catalogue of Patent Iron Greennouse Construction. STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER apted moderate range? J make Sectional He for large ranges. \\c Highest Economy. Reasonable Prices. ,-,n' Street, Toledo, O. WANTED— A young man in cut flower store, west- em city; state age. experience and wages wanted. Address K. C, care Florists' Review. WANTED— A young active grardener, married: must understand vegetable raismg, hot hed work, and general out-door work on a gentleman's place; house and fuel furnished free; give references, age, number in family and wages expected. Address No. 10- care FI0-- ists' Review. M^ANTED— A good all-round man for ferns pot *" plants and cut flowers: German preferred: wages^ S20 to 525 and board per month. Address No. 16, care WANTED— Situation in cut-flower store by lady of middle age. Thoroughly competent. Six years' expenence. Address P., care of Florists' Review. W' SITUATION WAXTKD-By a lady florist, in a. flower store. Eight years' experience in selling flowers and making up of designs. Very best of re- commendations. Address Vita, care Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. S.ooo feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least ?3.oo per day. Must buy stock, about S500.00. Reasonfor selling, failing health. Address Florists' Re O A I r A well established FOR OMUL, and paying ■ FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17.000 square feet of glass. Good residence and houses for help; everything in first class condi- tion. Abundance of water. Situated near one ot the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Lock Box 720, - LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Review when you write. ^tV»V«V*Vtf»V«iV»tVi'iVfimi«fVffti*ffiiiVi^^ I WE LEAD IN I I PRICES, QUALITY, SERVICE. | GREEN I HOLLY I I WREATHING,.* | I MISTLETOE, Etc. | ^ It is to every Florists" advantage to corre- ^ 5 spond with us on these items. We ^ ^ know how. have the stock and ^ 5 proper facilities for instan- ^ ^ taneous service. ^ ^ Can save you money whether you buy g :* by the crate, ton or carload. -c ^ Send for Special Holiday Circular . . . . ^ I W. W, BARNARD & CO. i i 161-163 E. Kinzie St. CHICAGO. ^ ^%AWflW.«W.«WWMW.»WMWW«W«WMW^ Mention The Review when you write. The New I6-Pa5c Illustrated Booklet-Catalogue.... Palms, Ferns, House Plants And How to Treat Them Plant lovers want it because it tells them about kinds, and thev need it because it tells them about treat- SAMPLE lent of Palms and Plants. Low- COPY FREE. priced, it can be distributed freely Handsome and most pr. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO, Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertiaerg. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. The Weekly Florists" Review. 6n -I -» Vaughan alv'aughan. ^ chas.w.m'kellar e.fwinterso -I -» H -» :J :{ 1 i 4 -I 4 4 4 4 4 4 -J] 4 4 4 4 4 4l _________ Holly.... W ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST-CLA55 CUT FLOWER STOCK OF ALL^NDS. ^ALSO CARRY COM- PLETE STOCK OF ALL SUPPLIES. ORDERS BOOKED NOW AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES OBTAINABLE ANYWPiERE Green... Mistletoe Green Wreathing Cyclanien Plants NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. 600, 3-inch pots at $-(.00 per 100. aoo, 4 •• at 12.00 lOOO, .5 " at 25.00 oOO, 6 " at 50.00 ; plants are grown from the very choicest re of seed and are guaranteed first class rv respect. Sliipped direct the greenhouses. Mention The Review when you write. .;j;.:TREES TDCnC^«"'"'av S.I 1 I\CC3 Maples Mapl ORNAMENTAL TREES, FLOWERING SHRUBS. Uarge Trees for Park and L.awn Planting. SEND ME YOUR Ll-T FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Oj^k park i*sursbribs, M. F. TIGER, Prop. PATCHOGUE, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. IXSUPtE^S\'RrriEE Florists' MJutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. .^ FORT WAYNE, INB. ^11 .lit iiii 'III iiiii III Ml ;iii mi icr iiii aw iiiii; iiiir iiiiir iiiiir iiiiiniiir iiiiii iiair Jim; iilii: mill; iilliniMi vn and packed hv M. I. LYONS, BabcocR, Wis. Write (or prices on car lots. Mention Florists' H^vlew when you write. Always Mention the. . riorists' Review When Writing Adv?rtisers Greenhouse Woodwork open-air-dried Cyjiress Lumlic-r is more durable, and better suited to Green- bouse conditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those that ars 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 capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum- ber from the producers 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 fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, saji and all other defects. ^iii iiiiir'!iir"ii9ir 'iiiiniiii' "iiiii'iiHir Lockland Lumber Co. j LOCKLAND, OHIO. 1 ■:i";!!ini9in iiiiiniii!r''iiii!! 'IIIII1 1111!! ;iiiii' nil! !iiii iiiii iiiii iiiii iiiii; 'iiiii';'iilli;;iilii DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. In this specialty we are prepared to supply the trade w-itli Henry Dreer's latest set of new seedhngs. sent out this year, the most gorgeous set of Petunias in existence. We have three houses planted for cuttings, so are pre- pared to supply unhmited quantities on short notice. Strong 2 in. plants. $2.00 per loo; strong rooted cuttings $1.00 per loo. Place your orders early, as there will be a great demand fonhis stock. No orders solicited for less than 5i,oo. Cash with order. Send tor ourcircular. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. - - - Springfield. III. ANTON SCHILTHEIS, ^s"^'"' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), al.^o Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself Pnce List on Applicition Mention Florists' Review when you write. A'ways mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. 612 The Weekly Florists^ Review* NOVEMBER 10, 1898. BOSTON (Continued). Clematis Brook, were among other speakers, and all joined in congratu- lations to Mr. Wood for the high de- gree of excellence to which he had brought his specialties. After sing- ing "'America" and "Auld Lang Syne," with "Mitch" Galvin as choir master, the company with three cheers for the estimable host and his assistant dis- persed. Among the prominent representa- tives of the trade who were at Natick were Messrs. Thos. F. Galvin, Boston; Jos. A. Dirwanger, Portland. Me.; Wm. Appleton. Providence, R, I.: Geo. W. Hilliard, Exeter, N. H.; Henry Dailledouze and P. O'Mara. New York; P. Welch, N. F. McCarthy, Geo, Suth- erland and representatives from the ' principal retail stores of Boston. News Items. Tim Waters, formerly of Galvin &. Co.. wholesalers, and Frank Good, for- merly with W. E. Doyle, have bought out and will carry on the business of the Crowl Fern Co. Mr. Henry Dailledouze was an in- terested visitor to the market on Thursday, N. F, McCarthy, will sell on Thurs- day, November 10, a fine lot of palms and decorative plants, consigned by Julius Roehrs, Carlton Hill, N. J, At a meeting of the Florists' Club, held last Wednesday, the following ofEcers were elected: President, W. H. Elliott; vice-president, R, Came- ron; secretary, W. K. Wood; treasu- rer, E, H, Hatch. Jackson Dawson, upon returning from Mr. E. M, Wood's on Thursday night, was waylaid and robbed when near his home in West Roxbury, Al- though knocked senseless he is not dangerously hurt. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society have offered the use of their hall for the Farmers' Congress in 1899. P. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. The Commissioner of Internal Reve- nue has decide^ that the Florists' Hail Association is not exempt from taxation, the law only applying to Mu- tual fire and life associations, JOHN G. ESLER, Secv. Wantfid- Growers Of American Beauty Roses and Marie Louise Violets PITTSBURG °'^°''"^^'^°'^°*^" CIT FLOWER CO., Limited, 705 Fenn Ave., PITTSBURG, PA., Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice nith all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for tine . . . , AUEBICAN BEAUTIES. AMEBICAN BEAUTT Extra long stem . . .per doz, $3,50 to ti.UO 24-inch stem ■' 2.50 •JO •■ " 1,50 to 2,00 1.-, ■■ ■• 1,25 to 1,50 IJ , , ■■ 1,00 Gi' trial 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Revl METEOR per 100, $3,00 to 4.0O BRIDESMAID 3,00 to 4,00 BRIDE " 3.00 to 4.0O EAISERIIT •' 3,00to 4,00 PERIiE '■ 2.00 to 3,00 CARNATIONS 1.25 to 1.50 fancy , " 2,00 to 3,00 .\11 other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing, hen you write. OEUTZIA LEMOINEI I piiiiiiiiiii .11111. Jill: mil. iiiiii' niiiiitiiuuii'iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiMiii.iiiiuii my rpmllTHOUT doubt one- of the most important IwwJ new hardv plants offered in many years. I A i It is a hybrid between D. gracilis and D. ^AJ| parvifiora and has the advantage over the former of having flowers nearly three times as large, which are produced in broad based cone- shaped heads of from 20 to 30 flowers each, and are of purest white, which open out very full. It is perfectly hardy, and will not only prove a valu- able plant for the garden, hut is certain to become one of the standard plants for forcing into flower in winter, more especially at Easter, and it is quite sure to take the place of the popular D. gracilis. Strong one-year-old field-grown plants. $1.25 per dozen. $10.00 per 100. Strung 2J:(-inch pot plants for growing on, $5.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. We also offer a tine lot of two and three-year-old Deutzia Gracilis suitable ttir potting up into 7-inch pots for forcing, at $6.00 pL-r 100. HENRY A. DREER, 7t4 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Florists' Revie IF TOU 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. Hot=Bed Sash. Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress 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 " Sin. ".. 4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 in. " Not glazed, i-?^ in. thick. Delivered Prices s Quoted on application. State size s B and quantity wanted. No order W g too small to receive careful atten- g a tion, and none too large for our g B facilities. B I LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., | H Lockland, Ohio. = SiniBii' nil! ;iiii nil! mi: ii iii iii iii m iiiiniiii ; tin II. w and ,, .I'iing varieties. Contracts lor rooted cuttings made now. Send for prices statnig what you want, ggj, Hancock & Son. Grand Haven. Mich TVfentton The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Carnations! NOVEMBER 10, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review. 613 iiiiiiii;!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiii;i[iiiiiiiiiiiiiii:»iiiiii!;iiiiiii;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiii:: i CHICAGO, Nov. JO, J898. g ROSES ^ Beauties, long per doz. $2.00— H " medium " 1.00— $1. SO = '• short " .75—1.00 Brides, Maids per 100, 3.10— 4.0O Perles Meteor and Kaiserin Roses, 2nds average about 2.0 > J.OO CARNATIONS All the leading standard sorts — highest grade, per 100 $1.00— Jl. 50 Triumph, Painted Lady. Albertini, Jubilee, Armazindv, Keller and others .' per 100, 2.00— 3.00 Prices quoted are for good prime stock. Ex- tra Select, and inferior quality charged for according to value. MISCELLANEOUS Alyssum per 100, $ .25 Chrysanthemums " 4.00—25.00 Marguerites *' ..50 Valley, good home grown. " 5.00 Violets, double " .75—1.2) single " .75—1.00 DECORATIVE Asparagus per string, $ .50 Ferns, common per 100, .15 per 1000, $1.25 Maiden Hair, Ex. Fancy " l.On " " " ordinary.. *' .75 Galax, green, new crop " .15 perlOOO, 1.00 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, 60c; " 5.00 Smilax, good. , per doz. $1.20 to 1.50 Wild, parlor brand, case. " 3.75 " Medium, case " 5. .50 Large, " " 8.00 As it IS yet too early to carry Wild Srailax in stock four days' notice is necessary. rarnations ^ OIR SPECIALTY Write for prices on larg^e quan- tities for special occasions. Regardless of prices quoted we al- ways bill out at lowest market rates. P. & D.-AF cosr. iE^^ Use the code. It will save you money. We know what it means. Get your orders in as early in the day as possible. Mumm's Extra Dry, EASY TO GET -IF YOL HAVE THE PRICE. I Mums, Extra Select, EASY TO GET -- IE YOl ORDER OE E. C. AMLING, W. S. HErrRO^, Mgr. Store open from 7;ii0 .A. M. until lj;30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays, closed at noon. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1 i South Park Floral Co., Newcastle, Ind. I I WM. DITTMANN, Grower. | I Chicago, November 9, 1898. | I American Beauties, best 25 blooms, 1st | I Brides, " 40 " 1st I I Maids, " 40 " 2nd | I kaiserin, " 40 " 2nd | I 2 firsts and 2 seconds out of 4 entries. | I Indianapolis, November 8. | I 3 firsts and 2 seconds out of 5 entries. | 1 Sole Selling Agents in Chicago -t t ^ 1 { D. G. AMUIINQ. I llii!:iiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiNii{iiffliiiiiiiinii;iiiiiiiii:iiiiiitt;iiiiiii[;eMr''-"' SAMUEL. MURRAY, .Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co.. 1017 Broadway, - KANSAS CITY, MO. Mention The Review when you write. Last Gall FOB AD VS. FOR OUR HANKSGIVING NIMBER... To be issued NEXT WEEK T .Ad vs. must r Novembi sliould 111 ach us in the first mail Wednesday Itith, at latest, to be in time, and in iiand as much earlier as possible Florists' Pub. Co., aa't,». Chicago, FiELMWHrcarnatJons READY NOW. Scott and McGowan at {'i.:.() per 10(3. Genesee, $12,00 per 100. Rubber Plants, Ficus Elastica. 5-inch, at $:,.Oii per do/c-n. Asparagus Sprengerll, Jfi.co per 100 Primroses, jiuoperico. Smilax, $- '!» per 100, field grown. Hydrangeas, $30.oo per 100. VInca Variegated. fi.OO per 100. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washindton St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention The Revtew when you write. i i in ^ Stock Plants UIBI3 SJ.OOper doz. Lady Fitzwygram Glory of Pacific Marion Henderson IWrs.H. Robinson Mrs. Perrin IGolden Trophy E. H. Blameuser. Niles Centre. Cook Co.. III. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galaxl>eaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. Mention The Review when you write. 616 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. CHICAGO (Continued). 111.; Judson Kramer, Cedar Rapids, la.; Wellington Hughes, Hillsdale, Mich.; A. Dimmock, St. Albans, Eng. ; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia; Miss Kaber, La Porte, Ind.; M. E. Miller, Polo, 111.; J. H. Brumby, Benton Har- bor, Mich. Bowling. Following are the scares and avera- ges made at the alleys last Friday eve- ning: „ „ 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Av. G. Stollery 180 1S7 ... 1&3 J. S. Wilson 163 191 ... 177 W. Kreitling 119 156 1S4 1.-.3 G. L. Grant 144 161 US 1.31 Jno. Zech 144 152 ... 14S Jno. Degnan 133 163 126 14ri P. J. Hauswirth 139 ... . 139 F. Hills 131 131 A. Henderson 12S 122 133 1''7 C. Balluff 143 106 ... 124 A. McAdams 11.5 121 119 H. C. Rowe 125 110 122 119 L. W. McKellar 116 129 107 117 ^- ^^?-']Se 11.5 12s 109 117 F. Stollery 93 139 ... 116 C. Hughes 112 ... n" C. S. Stewart 114 IDS '..'. in J. C. Vaughan S2 67 74 W. H. Kidwell 71 ... ..' 71 Jos. Reeve 63 6" HTJNT-S REVIEW OF THE CHICAGO MAR- KET. The market remains in about the same coii- aition as last weels with a somewhat weak- ened demand and an overabundance in some Kinds of stock. The "Mum shoW is in full force, but the effect on the market is not to any large de- gree advantageous. The crop of the "Autumn Queen is being harvested and the counters are loaded and prices way down. The scarcity of carnations is over while medium and fancy grades bring a fair price, them"^'^ °"'^ ^ ''"^" "^"'■^ '" ^""^ Roses are beginning to shorten up. We are looking to a short famine in good rose stock. It wi I surely come it Old Sol don't show himself soon. saT'"'^'^ "^ ^"" ^^°^^ ^""^ "^®' '"'"^ '•"''^'^ Valley becoming more abundant, but the price is still satisfactory. The sharp advance in Beauties is the only thing of any real importance and that affects only the best grades. Extra long stems bring *i— 4 and 24 in. stems bring ?2 per dozen. Asparagus plu is quite scarce, and in con- sequence more money is being realized tor it Nov. 9, 1S9S. FLATBUSH, N. Y. The Flatbush Florists' Howling Club held a most enthusiastic meeting at their alleys on Thursday, Nov. 3. The club accepted a challenge from the Brooklyn Royal Arcanums to play a match game on Nov. 11. In addition to this the club organized two teams to play six games, two on each night of Nov. 10, 17 and 24, the losing team to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for the victors; and by way of merely hinting what is done out in Flatbush in one game, Prosser scored ISS; P. Reilly, 179; E. Dailledouze, 178; Alf Zellar, 168; T. Brennan, 162. We commend these figures to the consideration of our neighbors, and ask how long, O Lord, how long, will it be before we have another tourna- ment in New York? It's a long time between — games. D. SAMIEL S. PENNOCK, fe$*fe^ Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE TaEPHONE I 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Revie EXTRA HEAVY CLEAN •••o I ULK*.. Kentia Belmoreana 6-in.. a to 7 leaves. $l.i,00 to $24.00 per dozen. 5-in., 5 to 6 leaves, $12.0.) per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana 6-)n., Ti to 6 leaves, $12.00 to $l,s.OO'per dozen a-)n.. 4 to .5 leaves, $ y.tO to $12.00 per dozen. Field-Grown Carnations A fine lot readv for delivery. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSIES >*"'!.»!* usual. $1.00 pur package 3-16 oz. Xo more Plants belore December 1, except transplanted blooming stock at $10.00 per XOOO, F. O. B. express. Cash with Order. C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you WTite. WANTED! 1,000 Cineraria Plants in exchange for Sword Ferns in 3, 4 or 5-in. pots. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pckin, III. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St.. New York. NE.AR THE I LKKV. Open Every Morning at 6 o'clock lor the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN ission Florist, 495 Washington St.. BIFFAIO, \. Y. Also Dealer Mention Florists' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn, Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. P'ioinfll Hcadouarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited, Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short nouce. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EDWARD REID, LON(- Wholesale DISTANCE F!or*i^t 1526 Ranstead St., PHIUDELPHI*, PA. Galax Leaves ii. Bayersdorfer & Co. Brilliant Green and Bronze. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN p. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- 1150 Tremont Bide.. sery in North Carolina. BOSTON. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N. J. Representati\e Wholesale Grower in France, Belgium and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Mention The Review when you write. TUB L.ARGEST SUPPLY House IN AMBRICi^\ 60 to 66 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA, Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 617 HIM'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS Taking effect Thursday Nov. 10, 1S9S. Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CtT FLOWERS. ROSES. Good stock scarce. Beauties, long per doz. medium short " Brides per 100, Kaiser in " Maids Meteors Perles Our selection " CARNATIONS. Fancy per 100, $3.01-^_00 '."iO^lTOO 3.00—4.00 4.00-.5.CO 3.00-4.00 3.00-4.00 2.00—3.00 2.00 $2.00—3.00 1..W-2.0) 1.00-1.50 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES To the TRADE only. GREENS. Asparagus per string, $ .50 3 Ferns- .\diantum per 100, .75 Common Fancv... per 1,000, 1.50 Smilax perdoz., 1.25—1.50 Wild Smilax, can supply on 4 days' notice. Large case $8.00 Medium 5.50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Galax Leaves, green. $2.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS. Chrysanthemums ordinary. -per doz., $ .75 — 1.50 " extra " 1..50— 3.00 Callas '■ 1.00—1.60 Valley per 100, 5.00 Tuberose Stalks " 6.00 Ivy Leaves " .60 .Mvssum \ '■ .15 Violets ■■ ."5-1.25 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. ^^Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. For QUALITY, PROMPTNESS and PRICE we have always been in the lead. We are HEADQUARTERS for all Florists' needs and carr'y the largest stock in the West. Note a few of our prices. ^^^^J-^^^^^ Cape Flowers, .c^ood (|uality, white, 60c per lb. ; colored Bone Meal, absolutelv pure, free from acid and ground fine; t;o lbs., $1.00; loo lbs., $2.00; 200 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $8.00; 1,000 lbs., $15.50; 2,000 lbs. (one ton), $30.00. Rubber Mose, Whirlpool, manufactured especially for greenhouse use, an extra fine hose at a low price, 100 feet, $10.00. Hose Couplers, the Acme, quick, neat and no twisting of the hose. Send for prices. Immortelles, natural yellow, per do/., $2.00; per 100, $15.00; colored, ])urple, scarlet, pink, lavender, blue, white, etc., per do/., $2.50; per 100, $18.00. Florists' Knives, genuine Saynor, budiiing, each $1.00. Boston Letters. We are agents for these. Buy at head- quarters. The best letter in the market. Per 100, $2.00. Spfia^num Moss, good, clean; each bale weighs over 40 lbs., per bale, $1.00; 12 bales, $9.00. Sheet Moss for Windows, per bale, 50c. Tissue Paper, per ream of 400 sheets, 40c per bundle, 10 reams, $3.50. Putty Bulbs, Scollay's, each 80c; per doz., $8.25. Raffia, for tying, clean long strings, per lb., J5c; 10 lbs., $1.30; 100 lbs.'; $12.00. Ribbon, Santa Maria and Honesty. Send for price and samples ; both sure to please. Tfiermometers, all styles. We especially recommend tin case for greenliouses as accurate; each 12c; 12 for$1.20. Tin Foil, regular grade, 10 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $7.25. Terms Cash. Wire, annealed. Send for latest quotations, they areVery low. , free. We carry in stock everything a Florist We make no charge for packing, and deliver goods on board cars in Chicag needs and send catalogue upon application. We solicit your patronage. C. M. hlUMT, 76-78 Wabash Ave^, CHICAGO, ILL. Should be pleased to have you make our place your headquarters during the 'Mum Show, November 8th, 9th, lOth, llth and 12th. Mention The Review when you write. 618 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. WASHINGTON. Trade Review. Trade the past week has shown cousiilerable improvement, above the standard for this season of the yea.r. Mums are seen in abundance, mostly Lager, Pink Ivory, Bramhall, Robin- son, Morel and Marion Henderson. The price ranges from $6 to $S per 100, with a few fine ones going at $1..50 per dozen. Seasonable stock is very plentiful with the exception of the finer grades of roses, which are disposed of on ar- rival. Maids and Brides bring $4 to $0; Meteors, $6; Beauties, $10 to $20. Violets are coming in fairly plenti- ful and realize 40 to 60 cents per 100. News Notes. Messrs. J. H. Small & Sons and A. Gude & Bro. are making great prepa- rations for their annual mum show, which lasts one week. Green mums as well as other dyed ones have made their appearance, sold by a Greek on the street, who claims they are from New York. We will at- tend to him. J. H. Granor was quietly married to Miss Mary Brahler, of this city, imme- diate friends only being invited. Mr. Chas. Dalton, for many years a popular Center Market clerk, died after suffering a long time from con- sumption. The deceased was a bright young business man with a host of friends. The floral offerings were many. F. H. KRAMER. DETROIT, MICH. Business is very good. Mums are selling fairly well. Mr. Holznagle is cutting some very fine large blooms, but it seems that people prefer me- dium-sized flowers at half the price to the very large ones. Carnations are not very plentiful, but of good quality. Violets coming better and selling well. At the last meeting of the club it was resolved by the retailers to stop advertising in all society and other programs, as it was thought the bene- fits derived did not pay the costs. A regular bowling club was organ- ized, and it was decided to meet every Monday evening to practice at Colom- bian alleys. Mr. Shroeter has opened a branch in Newcomb & Endicott's store on Wood- ward avenue, where he makes a great display of chrysanthemums. RAG. CORDATA COMPACTA. ■'"" '^^ t-inch plants $l.i.n.i Cash with ord'e M. Box 650. Mention The Review BI.UI: ISLAND, II.I.. Always mention the Florists' Review whf writing advertisers. Areca Lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Kentias, Bel. and Porst. CocosWeddeliana, Livistona Rotundifolia, Phoenix Reclinata and FJcus Elastica and Elastica Var. Pandanus Veilchii and Pandanus Utilis, Dracaena Sanderiana, etc. Hardy, stocky and Perfect. An immense stock of all sizes up to elegant specimens. If ynu do not know the quality of my stock ask some one who does. I can guarantee satisfaction as to quality, prices and everything. SEND FOR WHOLES.'\LE PRICE LIST. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. PALMS AND FERNS. Fine Clean Stork. All Home Grown. T.ike advantage of the we-aihev ;ind order NOW. Size In ;Nuniberof I'rlce In. Higll. Leaves. i>er 100 Areca l.ut., 8 48 4 plants m pot, S'SOeach 36 3 48 Latania ISor., 0 1.00 75.00 40,00 31) 00 •iU.OO :fioo 25 00 1.100 10.00 I'veas Rev. (fine) from S2.00toS'-0.00accordlngto size Phoenix Can., 6 411-48 0 " X Rec, Hel., Kentia Forst,, 18 48 36-40 •iS 30 24-26 •20 -24 15-18 3l',00 15 00 1 50 each 50.00 35 00 25 00 iOO P. ndanus Util., ao 4 5 50 00 18 4-5 25 00 60.00 •• 4 16 35 00 ■' 3 14 20.C0 Areca Baueil, 6 24 5 6 75,00 4>^ 20 5-6 50.00 4 18 3-4 35.00 .\ssnrtpd Fe'i'S. in 10 varieties, the best for fern dishes, «:i.i«i pc'.- Kill ; j:25.00 per 1.00". :ill c Cash tlsfuctor J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, Dayton, 0. Mention The F.evie-iv when y.iu write. Surplus Field Grown Carnation Plants.. Clean, healthy. strong plants with plenty of roots. White Cloud, white. C. A. Dana, pinlc. Inhn Young. " Dazzle, scarlet. "MarvWood, ■' Jubilee, Storm King. " Gold Nugget, yellow. New York. pink. Psvche, variegated. Painted Lady. pink. Lily Dean. - Mrs. C. H. Duhme. pink. Meteor, crimson. Send tor Price List. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La FAYETTE, IND. Mention Florigts' Revipw when you wrlt» E. G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Armazindy Carnation... 1st Size, $3.00 per 100. Mention The Review when you wrile Single White, DRI I 5000 Choice Chinese Primroses, from H 2^^ and 3-inch pots, ready for 3',: and 4-inch pnts, in the following separate colors : Single Bright Rose, Blue, " Chesw'Ick Red. Fern Leaved, Double Red. These are extra fine strong plants and growTi from the VERY CHOICEST seed.selectedfrom the largest and finest flowering plants only, not from the ordinary cheap mixed seed that produce unsatisfactory flowering plants. We do not offer our plants in competition with plants grown from the cheap mixed seed We offer our plants in separate colors as above, carefully packed and sent by mail, or if sent by express extra plants added to help pay express charge?, at the following prices: 10 for $0.65 50 for $2.25 2.) *■ 1.25 100 '• 4.U0 5G0 bv express, not prepaid, $17.50 Sample sent for 10 cents in stamps. THE PAGE SEED CO. Dealers in SEEDS, PLANTS and BULBS, Lock Sox 175. GREENE, N.Y. Mention Florists' R?\-lew when you write. To plant alter Carnations, e-^vm; Several thousand that are stored in frames and have not been frosted. McGowan, \Vm. Scott, Daybreak, .Alaska, Mapledale, Pingree, C, A. Daiia, Portia, Triumph, Rose Queen, Eldorado, Delia Fo.v, The Stuart, Mrs. C^ H, Duhme, etc. Price $4.00 per 100. N. SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you wrltt^ Bandanus Veitchii, , -St to-_'4 inches abuve pot, 7-in,, $1.10 each. :;tto -M >>-in,, L',00 ■■ .Also specimens 3 to 4 feet above il, 10 and 12- inch pots. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station. Penna. R. R. Mpntion The Review when vmi write CARNATIONS. Kathleen Pantlind. strong plants. Jili.WI per 100. Red W.ne. • ' 7 Oil HOFF & I.EMKE, (Paul Post Office I East Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you wrile CARNATIONS. H. -WEESR & SOUS, - OAKLAND, MD. DADPAIMC IN SHRUBBERY DAnUMinO AND EVERGREENS .All first-rh.,s transpbntcd stock at lemptins prices. Send for .Surplus List. E. S. PETERSON, - - Montrose, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 6J9 Lay in your PA I Mx Before^->^ Cold Weather. Meacock's Offer: All iuea,sureinents given from top of pot and don't you forget it. ARECA LUTESCENS. COCOS WEDDELIANA. 3 Plants in 3-in. pots, lu tu 12 in. high 82:).00 per 100. 3 .. 4 .. l.Mo IS " 25.00 3 " H •' 22to24 " M.OUperdoz. 3 ■■ 8 •• 24to2rt '■ 12.0U 3 " 12 ■• .5 to B ft. high, very bushy lO.iX) each. A few bushy specimens, 14-in. pots, 7 to S feet high, $2.i.OO each. My stock of this variety is very large, grown cool, clean and very healthy and can not fail to give satisfaction. .All are grown tliree plants in a pot. LATANU BORBONICA. 3-in., 4 to 5 leaves, 12 to 15 in. hif 1 " 15 to 18 3 " 15 to 18 My stock of this beautiful . SlO.OOper 100. 211.00 40.00 . . . 50c each. H.OO per doz, . ,..50c " b.OO and in exCL-llent condition. , 18 in. high S'l.OO per do KENTIA BELMOREANA. 3-in. pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 in $3.0D per doz., $25.00 per 100. 4 " 5to6 " 15tol8in 6.00 " 50.00 5 " 5 leaves, 18 to 20 m 12.00 li ■• I) ■• IS to 20 in 15.00 ti ■' I) ■■ 24to30in IS.'.O I desire to thank my customers for past favors, and sugsfest that with increased facilities I am offering a LARGER STOCK OF DAI MQ ^"'^ ^'" ^^ ^'^'^ ^" serve them better than ever before. My trade this season has exceeded my most sanguine ex- r/\LIVIoj pectations, and with prosperity smiling on our country, t bespeak a share of their patronage in the future. 1 he Palms offered are all Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. The measurements given are from the top of pot to the top of plant, in its natural position. TERMS : I'nknown correspondents will please furnish satisfactory reference or cash with the order. Joseph HeaCOCk, Wyncote, Philadelphia, Pa- Mpnllnn Thp Rovle A Great Bargain. Hardy Phlox, assnrlni from a'^-inch pots. $l.iiipvrimi. Cuphea, Segar Plant, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100, Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, from 3^-in. pots, $4.00 per lOU, Achillea, The Pearl, from 3'x^-in. pots, $4.00 per liiu. Coreopsis Lanceolata, from 33^-inch pots, Jl 11,1 PIT 100, Grevillea Robusta, 8 in. high, $4,00 per 100. Statice Armeria, from 3'-i-inch pots, $4.00 Edward B. Jackson, coZ'°"^" Me Florists' Revle you write. I A /^ 1 1 Do You Want Them? I rlCt I rill. All First Class I-CI9L V/UII* and Protected. SttJ Carnations— McGowan. Portia and Uphelia, $1,00 per 100 or $15.( 0 for lot : 1,00 California Vio- let Clumps, $3.00 per 100: 500 Lady Campbell Clumps, $5.00 per lOO ; 1,000 Ladv Campbell, pots, $2.50 per 100: l.OIKi .';wanlev White, pots. $3.00 per 100: 2IKI .Mien s 111 h.ince Mignonette, pots, S2,00 per 100, 10,000 (.1 iiiiips Cannas, low, best sorts: 10,000 Rooted Cuttings. What do you want? BENJ, CONNELL, Florist. WEST GROVE. PA. Mention Florists* Review when you write. LAST CALL ?^.n Have ,500 Scott, 100 Bridesmaid. 300 Rose Queen. 1,000 Ivory. i^- .i^LL M PL.\NTS, .■\T A B.\RG.'\IN, Write for Prices. CRABB & HUNTER, Mention The Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, I HE CHOICEST VARIETIES N CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS, $2 50 per 100: $20.00 per 1.000. \ ^° ?'i®L°'^h?'^^d"' ROOTED CUTTINGS. 75c per 100: $6 per 1 ,000 : $50 per 10.000 / Satis^faction Guaranteed. We are the Largest Grower Send for Circular. ; of Verbenas in ttie Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. J. b. DibbOIN, Bloomsburg, Pa. HARDY SHRUBS! Mv Assorted in Z5 Varieties. election {.'lO per 10(1(1. Ilescnptive catali and price lists for tiie trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, MORRISVII,!.!:, - - Bucks Co., Pa. Mention The Review when you write. LAST GALL FOR ADVS. FOR OUR Thanksgiving Number... to be issued INEXT WDBK. ivs. must reach us in the first mail W'ednesday, November lljth, at latest, to be in time, and should be in hand as much earlier as possible. FI.OBISTS- FUBI.ISHINO CO., Cazton Buildintr, CKICAQO. AINo.lstock 10,000 Begonias, 2;i-in,, of White Rubra, Paul Bru- ant, Erfordii, ,\lba Picta, Sandersoni, Metal- lica and 10 others, $2,00 per 100, $15,i 0 per 1000. 2,0CO Primulas, Chinese and Obconica. 2K-inch, $2,00 per 100, 1,000 Brownie, a new Coleus, fine bedder, $5.00 per 100. 5,000 Geraniums, Hermine ; 5.000 S. A. Nutt : 1,000 Mad, Bruant : 2,000 W. P, Simmons ; 2,000 .Mar- vel ; 2,000 Dr. Blanch ; 2,000 Perrie Neal and 1,000 Columbia, all 2!i-in., $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000, and 22 other varieties, just as good. 20.000 Hardv Pinks Clumps, in two colors. $2.00 per lIK.l, The Morris Floral Co., Morris, III. Mention The Review when you wrlie. $4.00 Buys a Lot ! ! Strong, one year, field grown English Ivv— Clem. Flamula, Blue and .A. Waterer Spirea, all at $4.00 a 100, .50c a doz. Swanley, Campbell, Farquhar, California Violets Weeping Lantana, Blue Spirea, 2-in, pots, 30c a doz., $2.00 a 100. California Violet Clumps, 200 for $3.50. Asparagus Sprengerii. fine, 3-in.. 75c a doz., $5.00 a 100; 4-in., $i.50 a doz. Cash with order. RONEY BROS. Florists WEST GROVE, PA. Mention Florists* Review wheal you write. 620 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. NEW YORK GARDENERS' SOCIETY. Following appears the schedule of prizes to be competed for at the second annual chrysanthemum exhibition of the New York Gardeners' Society, which will be held at the society's rooms, 64 Madison avenue, the after- noon and evening of Saturday, Novem- ber 19. Cut chr>-santh«muins to be shown in vases, with stems not lesa than 15 inches in length, except in the one class where boards are men- tioned. Vases and boards will he provided and all staging must be finished by 2 p. m. on the day of the show. Competition will be confined to private gardeners, except in the 3 classes which are specified as being "open to alL" In all classes a first prize only is offered. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 1. Twenty-five blooms in 25 varieties, J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s prize, handsome silver tea set in five pieces. 2. Twelve blooms in 12 varieties, A. H. Hews Potterj' Co.'s prize, fine jardiniere and pedestal. 3. Twelve blooms in 12 ^'arietles to be shown on boards, A. H. Hews Pottery Co.'s prize, elegant jardiniere and pedestal. 4. Six blooms, 6 varieties, Clucas & Bod- dington's prize, handsomely bound copy of The "Christian." with the author's signature. 5. Six blooms of Jerome Jones, pretty man- tle clock. 6. Six blooms of Major Bonnaffon, silver berry dish. 7. Six blooms of Golden Wedding, silver caster. 8. Six blooms white, one variety, Stumpf & Walters' prizev silver fern dish. 9. Six blooms bronze, one variety, silver baking dish. 10. Six blooms crimson, one variety, dozen silver Columbia tea spoons. 11. Six blooms yellow, one variety, set of silver knives and forks. 12. Six blooms pink, one variety, silver cake basket. 13. Six blooms any other color, one variety, fancy globe parlor lamp. 14. Display of Pompons. J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s prize. l>eautiful silver water pitcher. 15. Display of Anemones, silver celery dish. 16. Cne bloom of a new variety not yet in commerce, F. L. Atkin' s prize, a handsome cased smoking pii>e. 17. Collection of cut flowers, chrj'san- themums excluded, W. A. Manda's prize, orna- mental Moorish parlor lamp. 18. Best seedling carnation, Alfred Bridge- man's prize, two useful horticultural books. 19. Display of carnations, Thos. W. Weath- ered's Son's prize, elegant carving set. CL.ASSES OPEN TO ALL. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 20. Six blooms of troduced, in commet beautiful cut glass vase. 21. Twelve blooms, 12 varieties, sfilver ice pitcher. 22. Six blooms of Frank Hardy. J. W. With- er's prize, two years* subscription to "Ameri- can Gardening." THE EXHIBITIONS. Full reports of the various exhibi- tions, together with pictures of the leading features, will appear in our special Thanksgiving Number, to be issued next week. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. 'IB ifl BRIGHTON, MASS. CUT STRINGS, B to 10 feet long, SO cents each. ^•hiDped to any part of the country. The IVH ^^ r^ r I Extension Carnation .IVIUULL Support... .:^^ AlsolWire Rose Stakes. Qlteens, N. v., teb. i6, 'q7. Mr. Thekon Parker, Brouk- l>Ti, N.V. Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say that I con- sider itthe best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and 1 think Tivill prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C W. Ward. Flatbl-sh, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. i8, 'q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your %\-ire stake is certainlyagem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, i Dailledouze Bros. W. HoBOKEN. N. J., Feb. iS. '07. Mr. Therom Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation 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 thing I have been looking for for a long time. Wisning you every success i i * 1 ? sale of thi ruly, E. AsMUS. Write for Prices. Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street. BBOOKL7N, K. Y. Mention The Review whea you write. What You Need! Per 100 1000 Carnations, strong field-grown, Nivea, Md. .Albertini, McGowan, etc $4.00 Primroses, best strain 25^- in. pots, 3.00 .\sp. Plumosus " ti.OO .-\sp. Sprengeri " 6.00 Impatiens Sultani " 3.00 Begonia Rex " 4.00 Mignonette. .'\llen'b Defiance.... " 2.00 Mt. of Snow Geranium " 4.00 Vincas, 2J^-3!4-in $2.00-4.00 Forget-me-not, winter tiowering, 25^-in 3.00 Booted Cnttinifs and Other Stock. Write us what you need and pet prices. GREEliVi'uNDERHILL, -Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Imported and established stock of .A,i quality always on hand, also a complete line of best Cherry Wood Baskets, Fiesh Moss and Peat, etc. Cattleya Mendelii Lager & Hurrell, Sx,""' Sumiiii, N.J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Herr's Pansies... G-ood little plants (greenhouse grow^n), ready Dec. 1st, at 75c per 100, or $4.00 per 1000. Herr's Carnations Every cutting" g'uaranteed satis- factory or money refunded. All the leading varieties in quant- ity at reasonable prices. ALBERT M. HERR, • Lancaster, Pa. M-Tillon The Review when you write. J^ STOCK OF ROSES. 500 Perles, iniHi Brides, l.Wi Bridesmaid, fine stock, cut of 2H-inch pots, $:i.uo per IIKI -J-. IKl i„T KKXl. VIOLETS, ti.il i;rown clumps. $3.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review Vnien Writing Advertisers. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 621 Few Of the Seasonable Specialties For which we are Headquarters. IMMORTELLES, CAPES, BASKETS, MOSS WREATHS, IRON PLANT STANDS, METAL DESIGNS, The Finest Catalogue Ever produced in our line, Yours for the asking. Send business card wli writing for Catalogue. WHEAT SHEAVES, ?orte PEDESTALS, POT COVERS, WAX ELOWERS, LEAVES, ARTIFICIAL ELOWERS, CHENILLE, WIRE, CYCAS PALM LEAVES, FOIL, ETC., ETC. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers, M. Rice & Go., 25 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you PANSY PLANTS. 1,000,000 Pansy Plants, large blooms and strong plants, $1.50 per 500; $3.00 per 1000: $12.50 per 5000; $20.00 per 10,000. 20.000 sent to one man in California ar- rived O. K. 1,000 Gynura or Velvet Plant, 2!-Mn., $3.00 per If 0. 8,000 Little Gem Feverfew, 2'/i-\n.. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 5,000 Double White Geraniums, 1 good bedders, 2}i-in., $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per lOoO. 5,000 5, A. Nutt, 2i<-in., $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000, A. MITTING, - Morris, III. Mention The Review when you write. Lettuce Plants, bio^^^ BOSTON MARKET, TENNIS BALL, GRAND RAPIDS. Extra strong plants in unlimited quantities. 2.ic per 100, by mail ; $1,00 per 1,000 by express. Cash with order, please R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON, White Marsh P.O., Baltimore Co., Maryland Mention Florists' Review when you write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' rBatalo^ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago I Chrysanthemum ^}i *. Asparagus Sprengerii | i ^fnrL- Phnfc «ndT«° in six, Eight, Ten Twelve and | J aJIUWIV lldllld^ VARIETIES. Fourteen-Inch Pans, ^ ^ Send for particulars and prices. ^ L American Rose Company, Washington, D. C. | WmV.VA»A».MMMM'»VMW,WMWVMWmWMMMMW,»WA'AV.»».«.».V^ Mention Florists' Review when you write. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED TO ^g CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. 2000 Field-Grown Dahlia Roots, best double large flow, and pompon, as fine as any in the mar- ket, $5.00 per 100. 500 1-vear roots, Platycodon grandifiora alba, $4.00 per 100. Aquilegia Coerulea, Digitalis. Campanula, hardy Asters, Calliopsis, Rudbeckia Golden Glow, new dwarf Phloxes, fine for cutting, and other hardy useful perennials at low rates. 10.000 to 15.000 Asparagus roots '2-year, Colossal, Palmcttoand Columbian White Mammoth- make an offer for the last. E. HAENTZE, Fond du Lac, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. roR SAUB. Last Call For ADVS. for our THANKSGIVING NUMBER To be Issued NEXT WEEK. .\dvs. must reach us in the first mail Wednesday November lt>th, at latest, to he in time, and should be in hand as much earlier as possible, Florists' Pub. Co., C^xton Bidg,, CHICAGO. 622 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 10, 1898. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Contrary to expectations, wholesale prices on chrysanthemums have been improving within the past week, though the retailers are selling as low as ever, being satisfied with a very small profit. Any desired quantity ot A No. 1 flowers can be furnished on very short notice. Ivory has been in for some time: the pink variety came out well colored generally, though in a few instances last year's experience with it was repeated, coming out white or only faintly tinted. Chrysanths are now called for more frequently than a ■week or two ago. still they are not as popular as they were in former years. Roses are fine and quite plenty. Car- nations have had a good run lately, quality has improved rapidly. Violets are not bad. but more of them could be used. Asparagus is getting rather scarce around here, and smilax is not over abundant. Business was not very rushing for the fir.st week in Novem- ber. No notable social event occurred during the week and the demand was not above the ordinary. Ed. Vick has left the store business; his son John is his successor in the same place on Main street. Walter Mott. ot Philadelphia, was in town last week. Plant sales have been unusually large and satisfactory with the firm this fall, yet he says there are many thousands of good palms, ferns and miscellaneous stock of all sizes to be disposed of before Christmas, and he is hustling more than ever, greatly encouraged by the most favorable prospects. Buffalo will be visited by quite a large delegation of Rochester florists during the week. The chrysanthemum exhibition draws them there this time. K. WHEELING, W. VA. Charles D. Huscroft, of the flrm of Huscroft Bros., died Oct. 27. at the Wheeling hospital, two weeks after an operation for appendicitis. His age was 21 years. He was the youngest son of W. G. and Martha Huscroft. of Steubenville, O., and was a young man of exception- al integrity and sterling worth. He is survived by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. The remains were taken to Steubenville and the funeral took place there from the residence of his brother, Geo. L. Huscroft, Oct. 29. FIRE INSURANCE. There is a boom in fire insurance, and the Florists' Mutual is rapidly in- creasing its membership. After the first assessment the workings of the plan adopted will be better under- stood, and just how insurance at cost is to be furnished will become appar- ent to those who believe that "a pen- ny saved is a penny earned." JOHN G. ESLER. HARDY FERNS. WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY. Special attention paid to supplying" Whole- sale Dealers. Write for prices. BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES, Etc. L, B, BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass, ^^ Oldest, largest and most reliable dealer in the United States. Mpntlon The Review when you write. Delaware Holly S the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berried Orders will nu« be received for shipments whicl) will go forward freshly packed at the proper time. For prices and terms, address — ALEX, PULLEN, ^ .^ Milford, Delaware. Mention Florists' Revle MIUrORD NURSERIES. tv-hen you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE -- ^°Tree"as,"eTc'."' """'''"'• JAPAN " HOLLAND -- "^•='6'rocu's. e^c""'' '''"''''"'■ CHINA -- Chmese Secred Lilies. e m-00 ium Longiflor Crop short. On hand ; — Extra selected Iiily of the Valley, 2.000 in From cold storage ; — .\ tine lot of Arancarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by - JERSEY CITY, IN. J. .'iew when you T\TUe. F. W. O. SGHMITZ. Ment F. & F. NURSERIES,^^N?;i;5.%^sfv Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you WTite. Stock Plants... of earliest of all IVlUniS LADV FITZWVGRAM, Flowers 5 inches in diameter. Cut September 20. Last year September n. $1.00 per doz. Cash with order, please. FRED BURKI, - Bellevue, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, i^^UVi,:. SIEBBECHT & SOK, ITew Sochelle, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write I Burpee's Seeds Grow | MITGMIINGS & GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. ORBENHGUSB BUIEOING. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND finiNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florist.' Review when you write. NOVEMBER 10, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 623 GBO. WITTBOL,D, Established IS37. 'Phone Lake View 136. Grower and Importer of Tropical Plants 1708 IN. Malsted Street, CMIGAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in e.\cellent condition and we are confident we can please you. both as to quality and pi ice. PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. V.-\RIETIES. .'\reca Lutescens Pot .3-11 8-in, S-in, " Forsteriana 6-in, Latania Borbonica 4-in, 6-in, 8-in " " 9-in, Phoeni.x reclinata 5-in '* canariensis 6-in .7-in Height Inches. 22-2B 34-28 40-30 10-14 24-26 36-40 32-36 14-16 20-34 24-30 34-36 18-20 22-26 26-30 Ch.-\r. Le.^ves. 6-10 8-10 15-20 4- 6 K.\ch $0M Doz. $ S.OO 9.00 30.00 2.30 18.00 30.00 15.00 3.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha. .\reca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Ctilus or \'eitchii, etc , write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. E.^CH. .Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants $1..tO .Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 5 " " 25 6 •• " M •• Plumosus Nanus, 2 ' '■ ... $.5.00 per 100 3 " ■• 4 " ■• , strong plants from S-in. pots 50 in. pots. Dracaena fragrs Pandanus utiTis Veitchii, " " " 7 Peperomia Wershefeltii, strong plants f 2.00 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata. from 3-in. pots. Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 Selaginella Eniiliana, nice plants from 4-in. po Martensii, '* " 4 Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 24.0(1 1. 00 1..5U 1.25 l.lrO I. .50 1.50 1.50 FERNS. urn falcatun igibba Nephrolepis pectinata. . - 4-n $0.50 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 $ 4.0.0 8.00 16.00 Neph V.^RIETIES. Size Pol olepis pectinata — 6-in. exaltata 4-in. Bostoniensis.lC-in. $2.-50 each. '* Philipensis.. 4-in. Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. serrulata 2-in. Mention The Review whe Doz. Per 100 3.00 25,00 1 .50 12.00 •>J») 16.00 ?0.00 150 12.00 50 4.00 .50 4.00 Pine Needle Soil, barrels, $1.50 < SOIL. fine for pain nd ferns, large WREATHING. We keep in stock w and Ivcopodiun per 100 yards. 1 cedar at $4.00 For Immediate Delivery Amoor Privet and Hardy Lemon, best hedge plants. 5,000 Gardenia Florida 5,000 Oranges, dwarf grafted sorts, 15,000 Camphor. 500 Ficus Elastica, 10,000 Latania, 1,000 Phoenix Reclinata, 6-inch, 100,000 Cannas, leading sorts at $15 per 1000. 10,000 Biota Aurea Nana. 5,000 Rare Conifere. Roses, field-grown, on own roots and budded. An immense stock of Ornamental and Fruit Trees. SEND FOR TRADE LIST. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., - - Augusta, Ga. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Popi;ir»-i .i,-..i.: .,. 'it..-. - Li 1". |ot.. 1,' .m-l iL' I>. Ki l-.t. (..■■.■i.-r,. 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Mention The Review when you wrlti 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Iiincoln Ave. CHICAOO. Greenhouse PIPE and rill IllijO DtSCRIPIION. Mention The Review when you write. DONT SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER... It lo%vers the viulity ,.f y Greenhouse Boilers FOR STEAM AND WATER. Largest Boiler Makers. Largest Assortment. Lar^gest Values. «;,^*;;i*H r^^'^ S| Ideal Greenhouse Steam Boiler Open View. WRITE TO-DAY for handsomely illustrated descriptive Catalogue. AMEI^ICAN RADIATOI^COMPA NY Lake and Dearborn Streets, CHICAGO. NEW YORK: 9i Centre Street. PHILADELPHIA: 622 Arch Street. DENVER: 1425 Curtis Street. ST. LOUIS: S0-S2 De Menil BIdg. MINNEAPOLIS: 316 Third Avenue. North. LONDON: 143 Queen Victoria Street NOVEMBER 17, lf9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 629 THE EXHIBITIONS. BOSTON. The annual chrysanthemum exhibi- tion of the Massachusetts Horticultu- ral Society, this week, has been up to its usual standard of excellence, and although in former years there has been a laiger number of exhibi- tors of both plants and flowers, the in- •dlvidual excellence of the specimens has never beea fui passed. As usual the lower hall was devoted to cut blooms, with competition in 26 numbers, which brought out some ele- gant specimens, prominent among which were iiie magnificent blooms from the W.ibar. Hose Conservatories, of Natick; Mrs. David Nevins, of Framingham. Alex. McKay, gardener; Mrs. B. P. Cheney, Wellesley, John Barr. gardener; Robert Laurie, of Newport. R. I., and others. There were quite a few of last year's intro- duction shc"vN n, among them Frank Hardy, a great prize winner, with some fine blooms of Autumn Glory, Mrs. H. Weeks and Pennsjlvania. Among the old varieties, that grand commercial variety. Major Bonnaffon. was very much in evidence, with Vivi- and-Morel, Jeannie Falconer, Inter Ocean and Mrs. John Shrimpton. lead- ers in their special classes. The plants were not in such profu- sion as in former years, but the speci- mens wer'^ simply grand and showed very careful cultivation. Dr. C. G. Weld, Mrs. B. P. Cheney, E. S. Con- verse and Jas. L. Little were the prin- cipal exhibitors, capturing several prizes, but with varieties that had been well tried and were winners at former shows. Mixed with the vari- ouF groups of chrysanthemum plants. Mr. W. W. Edgar, of Waverly. made a fine exhibit of that elegant winter hlooming begonia. Glory de Lorraine, interspersed with fine specimen plants of different varieties of ferns. The : I^HI * ■■ MIK 1 Some Specimen Plants at the Boston Show. 630 The Weekly Florists' Review^ NOVEMBER 17. Stems, 6-inch pots or less. 1st. A. W. Blake; 2d, the same; 3d, Dr C. G. Weld; 4th, C. H. Souther. For six plants, red. 1st, J. S. Little; 2d. Dr. C. G. Weld; 3d, E. S. Converse. Six plants, white, 1st, Dr. C. G. Weld; 2d, C. H. Souther; 3d. Jas. L. Little. Six plants, pink, 1st, Dr. C. G. Weld; 2d, the same; 3d, Jas. L. Lit- tle. Six plants, yellow, 1st, Dr. C. G. Weld; 2d, Jas. L. Little; 3d, Jas. Ni- col. Six plants, any other color. 1st. Mrs. A. W. Blake: 2d. Dr. C. G. Weld; 3d, Mrs. A. W. Blake. Mrs. Blake also received first for a group of plants, without stakes, ar- ranged for effect. Six blooms. Jap.. 1st. C. H. Souther; 2d, Mrs. Cheney; 3d, E. S. Converse. Six blooms, Jap. inc.. 1st, C. H. Souther: 2d, Mrs. Cheney. Six blooms, ref.. 1st. C. H. Souther; 2d. Mrs. Cheney; 3d. E. S. Converse. Six blooms, anemone, 1st, E. S. Con- verse; 2d, Jas. L. Little; 3d, John Shepard. Twelve sprays, anemone, naturally grown, 6 varieties, 1st, Jas. L. Little. Twelve sprays, pompons, 1st, W. C. Winter. Twelve best varieties, introductions of the current year, 1st, J. W. Howard. For a vase of 10 blooms, long stems, pink, 1st. Mrs, David Nevins, with Vi- viand-Morel; 2d, Robt. Laurie, with Inter Ocean; 3d. Robt. Laurie, with Mrs. S. T. Murdock. Some Cut Blooms at the Boston Show. Cut Flowers. On cut bloom, for the Josiah Brad- lee prizes, 25 blooms, in 25 distinct varieties, named, 1st, Mrs. B. P. Che- ney; 2d, Robt. Laurie; 3d, Mrs. David Nevins. For 6 vases, 6 named varieties, 10 blooms each, 1st, E. M. Wood & Co.; 2d, Mrs. B. P. Cheney; 3d, Mrs. David Nevins. For society's prizes. 12 blooms, in- curved, 1st, Jos. H. White; 2d, C. H. Souther; 3d. Dr. C. G. Weld. Twelve blooms (Jap. inc.). 1st, C. H. Souther; 2d, Mrs. Cheney; 3d, N. T. Kidder. Twelve blooms, anemone, 1st. C. H. Souther; 2d, Jas. L. Little; 3d, Dr. C. G. Weld. Six blooms, inc., 1st, C. H. Souther; 2d, Jos. H. White; 3d, John Jeffries. For vase of white. 1st, E. M. Wood & Co., with Frank Hardy; 2d, Mrs. B. P. Cheney, with Mrs. H. Weeks; 3d, Mrs. David Nevins. with Eureka. For vase, red. 1st. Mrs. Nevins, with Mrs. John Shrimpton; 2d, Mrs. Che- ney, with same variety; 3d, Alex. Fra- ser, with A. Q. Drexel. For vase, yellow, 1st. E. M. Wood & Co., with Jeannie Falconer; 2d, Mrs. Nevins. with Major Bonnaffon; 3d, E. M. Wood & Co.. with same variety. For vase of blooms, arranged for effect. 1st. Robt. Laurie: 3d, Mrs. Da- vid Nevins; 4th, C. H. Souther; 5th, Miss E. J. Clark. For seedlings. Mr. Geo. HoUis was awarded first for a white one. Peerless, and Mr. E. G. Asmus. West Hoboken. N. J., for a yellow called Trainor L. Parks. p. CHICAGO. A steady down-pour of rain during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week caused a very slim attend- ance during the first three days of the chrysanthemum show. Friday and Saturday were pleasant and the twa large floors were then packed with people, but the pleasant weather came too late to enable the society to come out even. There has been nothing but praise for the exhibition, and even one more pleasant day would have turned the scale. Fortunately the Horticultu- ral Society had a surplus in the treasury, and though this will now undoubtedly be reduced, there will still be money to work with another year. The awards up to and including Wednesday appeared in our issue of last week, but after we had gone to press a change was made in the award of the grand prize in the International contest. It appeared that the dozen chrysanthemum blooms entered by E. G. Hill & Co. were not all within the requirements of the contest and there- fore the award was changed and the grand prize went to Mr. James Hartshorne, of the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. His varieties were Mayflower, lora. Red Warrior. Mrs. H. Weeks, Murdock, Chito, Viviand- Morel, Mrs. Higinbotham, Philadel- phia, Golden Wedding, Chas. Davis, and Boule d'Or. A. Herrington, Madison, N. J., made a display of three dozen fine blooms, not for competition. There were eight varieties and all were magnifi- cently done. His blooms of Frank Hardy were grand flowers. Carnations. Thursday was carnation day and a splendid display of fiowers was made. In the classes for 50 blooms Wietor Bros, took first for Argyle and Alaska; Bassett & Washburn for Flora Hill, any other white (with Mary Wood), Jubilee and Scott; Hins- dale Rose Co. for McGowan; W. N. Rudd for Mrs. McBurney. In the classes for new varietjM, 25 blooms, Bassett & Washburn led in whites with White Cloud, W. N. Rudd in dark pink with Cerise Queen, Chi- cago Carnation Co. in light pink with Mrs. Jas. Dean. Wietor Bros, in red with Bon Ton, Chicago Carnation Co. in any other color with Gold Nugget. In the classes for 15 blooms each, James Hartshorne was first for Flora Hill, Jubilee, Daybreak, Armazindy, Albertini, Mrs. G. M. Bradt and Mayor Pingree; Fred Bahr for McGowan, Tidal Wave and Scott; South Park Floral Co. for Mrs. McBurney and Helen Kellar; F. R. Hills for any oth- er dark pink with Argyle. For best pink, introduction of 1S9S. James Hartshorne was first with Argyle. Seedlings. On Friday came the contest in seed- ling chrysanthemums and carnations. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Revievt. 631 C. A. Samuelson's Display, not for competition, at the Chicago Show. In the classes for tested seedling chrysanthemums John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J., won certificates of merit for Silver Wedding, white; yellow Mayflower, yellow; Mrs. Tralnor L. Parli, yellow. For display of first year seedlings N. Smith & Son were first with a fine collection. The same ex- hibitors received a silver medal and certificate for tested seedling Izanga, superb white anemone. In seedling carnations the Chicago ■Carnation Co. took first for display of first year seedlings with a superb col- lection containing many that will un- doubtedly be heard from later. In tested seedlings F. Dorner & Sons Co. took first for red with G. H. Crane; Peter Fisher for dark pink with Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson; John N. May for light pink with Melba. Chicago Carna- ■tion Co. for variegated white and red with their seedling No. 11. Various. In violets, 0. Sylvester was first, second being divided between Crabb & Hunter and Henry Smith. For specimen plant in bloom, other than chrysanthemum, J. C. Vaughan was first with Acalypha Sanderl, J. Al- gots second with a standard helio- trope. For best hanging basket or pot, ferns and asparagus excluded, J. Al- lots was first with Russellia Juncea, and John Cook second with a pot of Lysimachia nummularia. Floral Arrangements. The table decoration contest was interesting to the end. On Thurs- day roses were specified and Ameri- can Beauties appeared on most of the tables, generally in a tall trumpet vase, often with the same roses laid on the cloth. On Friday white flowers were cal- led for. Bride and Kalserln roses were much in evidence, generally in a trumpet vase, the base decorated with the same roses, or valley, One very effective base was of Asparagus Sprengeril, in which were placed a few small plants of Cocos Weddelliana. On Saturday selection of material was left to the decorators and orchids and violets were largely used. Cat- tleya labiata appeared most frequent- ly, Cattleya gigas, Dendrobium formo- sum giganteum, Dendrobium phalae- nopsis and Oncidium varicosum also appearing in some of the arrange- ments. The awards were made on the points of excellence scored during the four days, and the result was as follows: First. $125, Klunder-Thiele Floral Co.; second. $90, Chas. A. Samuelson; third, $60, Art Floral Co.; fourth, $40, Anderson Floral Co.; fifth, an orna- mental mirror, A. Lange. On Saturday came the competition in vases arranged tor effect. For vase of roses Anderson Floral Co. were first with a tall vase of Beauties, a broad sash of red ribbon being at- tached to the vase and also to the stem of one drooping rose. South Park Floral Co. second, with a tall gilt braid trumpet vase of mixed roses trimmed with Asparagus plumosus. For vase of chrysanthemums, Chas. A. Samuelson was first with a vase of Mrs. Jerome Jones; Anderson Floral Co. second, with one of Mrs. Jerome Jones and Maud Dean. There was strong competition for the special prize of $25, offered by Bassett & Washburn for best basket of roses. It was won by C. A. Samuelson with a basket of Beauties arranged in Sprengeril, the handle decorated with three blooms of the same rose and sprays of Sprengeril. Notes. A few flowers of Dorner's unnamed new pink rose were shown by Bas- sett Ac Washburn. Visiting florists were invited to reg- ister and were then provided with passes. The special premiums offered by Mr. E. B. Pieser for carnations were well competed for. The lighting by festoons of incan- descent lights was a decided feature. The light was well diffused and there were no dark shadows. Superintendent W. N. Rudd kept everything in running order and no detail escaped his watchful eye. It is estimated that 5,000 people vis- ited the show on Friday. But heavy rain, the election and grand opera was a strong combination to work against. The judging by Messrs. A. Herring- ton. J. F. Cowell and E. Buettner met with the hearty commendation of all and not a single criticism of their work has been heard. PHILADELPHIA. The Chrysanthemum Show that opened on Tuesday evening, Novem- ber 8. and closed the following Satur- day was a credit to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in every way. The display was of excellent quality, varied and well arranged. The features of the display were the Court of Honor, made by Hugh Gra- ham, the orchids from H. T. Clinka- berry. the collection of new and rare plants from H. A. Dreer, the cut chry- santhemums from John Cullen. the specimens of Asparagus Sprengeril and Boston Fern, and the new rose. Liberty, from Ernest Asmus and Robt. Scott & Son. At the entrance of Horticultural Hall the Stoke-Pogis Nurseries had a collection of evergreens. There were retinosporas and California privet, the latter recommended for a quick grow- ing, or immediate hedge. Just inside in the corridor, the Andorra Nurseries had a few choice specimens in boxes. When fairly inside the building the scene was very beautiful. The main stairway was guarded by great bay trees at the bottom, while half way up where the steps divide was John Mitchell's specimen Boston fern with vases of large cut blooms of chrysan- themums, chiefly standard varieties, on either side a vase of Our Mutual Friend being in the place of honor. At the foot of the stairway to the right of the bay trees was a fine col- lection of palms from H. A. Dreer and a grand specimen Latania Borbonica from the Pennsylvania Hospital. To the left of the bay trees was a group 632 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. of araucarias and Wm. Tricker's water lily tank with the lilies in full bloom. The Court of Honor was the cen- tral feature of the main hall. Graham had constructed tall white columns which reminded the spectators of the original. These columns were arched over, festooned with Asparagus plu- mosus, and lit by electricity within green and white shades. The Court was filled with choice chrysanthemums in jars and with foliage plants: one great vase of Philadelphia and Penn- sylvania was appropriately placed on top. The outside of the Court was banked with the same material. The effect was enhanced by the Court be- ing directly under the chandelier, making it as bright at night as the original. Around the Court of Honor were the specimen chrysanthemums in pots. These were of excellent quality, bet- ter than have been shown since James Verner left the ranks of the private gardeners to become a commercial rose grower. John Hurley had some exceedingly well grown plants. The 6-inch pots, with one bloom each, were fine, large blooms with deep color, of fairly even height and well arranged. On the right Westcott's Nurseries had a graceful decoration of foliage and flowering plants. Next came the Clinkaberry table of orchids, which received a certificate of merit for culture in addition to the first prize. In this collection is Re- nanthera Lowei, marked from the Philippines. On the left of the hall was a fine col- lection of geraniums in 8-inch pots in full bloom. They showed the ef- fect of culture: large, well formed and deeply colored flowers borne on long stems, and were most attractive. Half way up the hall was Robert Craig & Son's Croton table, round, mound shaped, edged with maiden hair fern. Fronting the right-hand stairway was a magnificent display of cut blooms of chrysanthemums from John Cullen. There were probably five hun- dred blooms, all up to exhibition standard. The general effect was strik- ing. On the end of this table was a single plant of Acalypha Sanderii, which attracted considerable atten- tion. Opposite were the cut blooms of seedling chrysanthemums — Ernst As- mus sent Mrs. Trainor L. Parks, a handsome lemon yellow, nearly a per- fect ball in form. Hugh Graham had Peace, said to be a cross between Philadelphia and Mrs. Frank Thom- son. John N. May sent Yellow Mrs. Carnot. and there were a lot of other likely looking novelties. On the same table was Lady Dorothea, a new Ca- nadian rose, from John H. Dunlop. It was falling when I saw it. having been there three days. It is a tea. of deep Sunset color, fragrant. The hall over the staircase was de- voted to ferns and tropical plants. It was rather dark here in day time, but lit up well under the electric lights. At the top of the left-hand stairway was a magnificent specimen of Aspar- agus Sprengerii, the foliage so dense as to completely hide pot and pedes- tal; this from John Hurley. Opposite was a table of cut bloom chrysanthe- mums, which were in competition. On the other side was a small bank of new. rare or scarce plants from Henry A. Dreer. dracaenas. marantas, aloca- sias and the like. The second day, Wednesday, brought the roses, carnations and vi- olets. The feature of the rose table was Liberty, two vases. The color is an intense scarlet. The rose is cer- tainly a beauty and worth looking at. John Cook, of Baltimore, sent a new seedling tea rose, unnamed, which the ladies greatly admired: it is yellow ground with salmon pink markings in the center. Mme. Jules Groliez. from the American Rose Co., of ■Washing- ton, is a deep rose pink, very fra- grant. Mrs. Robt. Garrett is pretty, but was bruised. In the standard sorts three of the crack growers were entered. The Am- ateur Rose Growers carried off the honors on the teas, while Joseph Hea- cock. ex Adolph. was first on Beauties, and George Anderson showed some sunerb Kaiserin. The carnations made a fine exhibit. Dailledouze Bros, sent J. Whitconib Riley a white with blush markings. Peter Fisher captured the Craig cup with the dark pink. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. Albert M. Herr showed some California varieties of promise. R. M. Eisenhart became violet king, winning most of the first prizes, with a fine display. The third day. Thursday, brought Luna, a fine white carnation, from H. Weber & Son. Oakland. Md. Hugh Graham arranged orchids for effect in the Court of Honor, using a mirror underneath to represent a pool of water, thus to enhance their beauty. The fourth day brought three su- perb dinner table decorations, each with all necessary silver, glass and china. These were set in the main hall, some plants being moved aside. The lovely ladies judged them while the band played war-like music with artillery discharges tor accompani- ment. Joseph Kift & Son had a round ta- ble, hollow in the center, through the opening came a huge vase of various varieties of white chrysanthemums, while around the base just above the level of the table appeared the heads of My Dear Friend, another white. The vase was tall and the other blooms low. so that there was no ob- struction to the diner's view across the table. The favors were also of white chrysanthemums, with ribbon for the ladies' bunches and maiden hair and Croton leaves on the table. Hugh Graham had a table similarly formed, only larger, with heavier or- naiiii'ut.-. P('nn>\ '• ;iiii; ter, the flowers being of grand size and form. The favors were of violets and valley. Pennock Bros, had a table smaller than the other two and without open- ing in the middle. Their center piece was a glass vase of fine Kaiserin ros- es. Asparagus Sprengerii was laid gracefully on the cloth. The favors were of white orchids, the glass light, the whole in exquisite taste. The mantel decorations were both rich. Jos. Kift & Son took first, using white and pink — Maud Dean, chrysan- themums and palms, finishing off witb Boston fern. Julius Wolff. Jr.. had some magnifi- cent blooms in his mantel arrange- ment. Should any exhibit have failed to receive merited notice the writer will appreciate a hint, as it is impossible not to miss some things of mark. The attendance was good and ought to show a decided improvement over last year, when the count is com- plete. A full list of awards will appear next week. Show Notes. The quantity of well grown gera- niums shown ought to please Mr. Her- rington. It does not often happen that advice given in the spring bears fruit the very next fall. Messrs. Cullen, Dreer, Graham and Hurley were represented by many fine plants and flowers. Frank Hardy was conspicuous among the whites. Defender makes a fine specimen plant with its deep red flowers. It was a pleasure to see W. H. Lin- coln do so well. This orange yellow has a rich depth of color seldom equaled. Viviand-Morel and Maud Dean are still most popular in their respective shades of pink. The cut rose table was a vast im- provement over last season. The Beauties, Brides, Maids and Meteors shown would be hard to beat, and the novelties were of great interest. Liberty was somehow placed right under Beauty, showing the one wealc- ness of that great rose, color. C. F. Krueger, of the Reading Ter- minal, showed commendable enter- prise in winning such a lot of -ose premiums. It is a question whether a grower, who is morally bound to show his own stock only, should be brought into competition with a dealer. Agnes Shellem won many warm. friends among carnation lovers. R. M. Eisenhart suggests that the time has now come when standard va- rieties of carnations should be -jlassi- fled for competition, like roses and violets. He thinks it unfair that Scott and McGowan should be driven from the exhibition table because forced to compete with larger and less prolific varieties. The point seems well taken. H. Waterer showed some hanlso/ne Japanese jars. NOVEMBER IT. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 633 Part of the Philadelphia Show." A couple were seen to pause ;n front of something that looked like a child's coffin in white flowers with "In Memoriam" at the head. "What is that?" she asked. "An Esquimaux sledge," was his prompt reply. Mrs. Starr's bright deseription of the Philippine orchid; that the indi- vidual blooms resembled chieftains' heads with arms outstretched as though saying, "Come, take us," will have to be cabled to Judge Day at Paris. Latania aurea, while a beautiful plant, seemed to impress many per- sons with the idea that it was ill. Among the many prominent horti- culturists who visited the hall were: William R. Smith, Washington. D. C: John N. May, Summit, N. J.;; William Falconer and Fred Burki, Pittsburg; F. L. Atkins, Short Hills, N. J.; Daille- douze Bros., Flatbush, L. I.; William Nicholson, Pramingham. Mass.; Chas. H. Allen, Floral Park, L. I.; Charles Weathered, New York city; Benjamin Durfee, Washington, and John Cook, of Baltimore. The Florists' Club kept open house on Wednesday evening in honor of the visitors. The gay sparks bowled, (he more dignified played shuffleboards. while the lesser lights played pool. It was pretty good fun to watch the ex- perts with the cue dallying with the novices so as to make hair-raising fin- ishes. Then there were refreshments, including John Westcott's famous punch, which bears but slight resem- blance to the innocent beverage you get at parties. This entertainment took the place of the usual dinner and proved a popular innovation. i. W. Y. ST. LOUIS. The eighth annual Chrysanthemum Show opened Tuesday night. Nov. 8. Bad weather kept many away the opening night. Wednesday it rained all day and night and Thursday morn- ing it opened up with snow. The at- tendance was very light the first two days. After this we had fine weath- er and attendance was good the last three days. Friday was our banner night. The attendance was the larg- est we have ever had. The large Coliseum was tastefully decorated by Frank J. Fillmore and Julius Koenig, Jr., and too much can- not be said for these two workers, also Mr. Fred Meinhardt, who acted as assistant manager, and C. C. San- ders and C. A. Kuehn, the finance committee. These five members were of great assistance to the manager and without them the show would not have been a success. Among the most noticeable features the first night were the 48 flowers, 8 sorts, 6 of each, shown by B. G. Hill & Co., Richmond. Ind., which received first. The varieties were: Harry Hurrell, Quito. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Egan. M. Verlot. Mrs. G. Morgan, Merula and Mrs. Seulberger. F. Dorner & Sons Co. showed two fine vases of new carnations; G. H. Crane, scarlet and Maceo, dark red; N. Smith & Son exhibited some very fine blooms the latter part of the week. J. C. "Vaughan sent three new geranium plants, which were much ad- mired. E. G. Hill's fine vase of 25 blooms of Phenomenal took first. In the Shaw prizes. W. A. Chalfant won first on Bonnaffon. the finest ever seen. In any other white variety, Vesey's Frank Hardy won first. Any other yellow variety was won by Max Herzog, of St. Louis, with Golden Wedding, scoring 99 points; very fine. 634 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER IT, 1S9S. In any variety introduced in 1896- 97-98, Vesey was first with Autumn Glory, 96 points; Weber & Son second, with C. H. Pierce, 95 points, and Western King, by Nathan Smith ic Son, third, with 94 points. Visitors at the show from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Vesey and mother. Fort Wayne. Ind.: A. Resig, with Nathan Smith & Son; A. F. J. Baur, Erie, Pa., representative of E. G. Hill & Co.; H. Weber, Oakland, Md,; W. A, Chalfant and wife Spring- field, Mo.; G. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Alex. Halstedt and wife, W. Trillow. E. W. Guy, W. Hucke, M. Semmler, G. Grossart, of Belleville. A full list of awards will apear next week. J. J. B. BUFFALO. Our Flower Show closed Saturday evening, one day longer than was at first intended, and the extension of time was profitable. If two miserable days had been ordered for our dis- comfort they could not have surpassed the rain, sleet and snow of Wednesday and Thursday. There was no let up for 48 hours continuously. No one could be expected to leave their fire- side. Friday and Saturday were hright, clear days and a good attend- ance was the result. We shall come out about even, but with our small ex- penses had the elements only half fa- vored us we should have done much more. People say, "You did not ad- vertise enough;" perhaps hot, but we advertised as much as we thought we could afford. We believe there is something else till our society people learn or believe that it is the proper thing to meet and promenade at a flow- er show. We will only get the few who are really fond and friends ot flowers. With music, that is good, but only ordinary, and the silent, innocent flowers and plants there is a lack ot action, and it is action the people will run to see. The man of moderate means pays 50 cents to see a high kicking biped. The millionaire pays $5 this week to see a high-stepping quadruped, but to our show. If not adding to our treasury, we are proud of the exhibition. The hall, or more properly store, in which it was held was grand for the purpose; 200x40 feet, and it was filled with ex- hibits. Competition among our com- mercial florists was ridiculously small, to their shame, but that was more than made up from the noble contri- butions from the Parks. Forest Lawn Cemetery and the State Hospital. The two front windows were made attractive by contributions from Wm. Legg and Thomas Clayton. Mr. C. D. Zimmerman made an interesting dis- play of palms and chrysanthemums, with many neat specimens ot ever- green in pots. Mr. James Braik sent from the Delaware Park Greenhouses a group of decorative plants covering over 400 square feet, which was dotted here and there with single stemmed mums. Besides this much admired group there came also an immense bank of bush plants, chrysanthemums, including over 50 varieties. A" feature of the Delaware Park exhibit was the most artistic decoration of two pil- lars with fruit and foliage of our har- dy trees and shrubs; it was a most ef- fective feature and the work of Geo. McClure. Forest Lawn Cemetery sent many grand palms, as well as pandanus, an- thuriums, alocasias, etc. Mr. Troup, the widely known superintendent, is justly proud of his palms, for more perfect, finer specimens do not exist anywhere. The State Hospital easily took first prize for adiantums, for they sent a dozen Farleyense and cu- neatum that would average 4 feet across, also a good collection of palms. The Botanic Garden, South Park, had an exhibit that was long to be re- membered by all. There was only one thing lacking about it, and that was Prof. Cowell. The collection occupied one entire end of the hall, overflowed someway on to the side tables, and there was enough yet to spare to make two large groups on the main floor. It would be a ca:talogue were I to tell you all that it contained. What pleased the people were the or- chids, nepenthes, immense crotons, dracaenas, anthuriums, alocasias, im- mense adiantums, and noticeable were no less than six species of pandanus. I measured a bush of Croton Roths- child and without the slightest tying out it measured 6 feet by 6 feet. Once more I take occasion to say that without the unselfish hard work of Messrs. Braik ot the North Park, Cowell of the South Park, and Troup of Forest Lawn, we should not have been in it, as it was these contributions that gave our exhibition an effect that I don't remember seeing elsewhere on any occasion, and we had other friends. E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., sent a vase of chrysanthemums, 25 distinct flowers, and all beauties, and 50 blooms of his fine Scarlet Car- nation America. Salter Bros., Roches- ter, brought a vase of that very fine early Yellow G. S. Conover, also some very fine mignonette. Jerry Brook- ens, of Orchard Park, staged two fine vases of Viviand-Morel and Bonnaf- fon. E. Leuly, W. Hoboken, exhibited a fine bunch of the new Yellow Penn- sylvania. G. Urban Jun (amateur) sent a large collection of Carnations, many varieties. John Dunlop, Toron- to, sent a fine lot of his new rose. La- dy Dorothea. Peter Crowe, besides his portly self, brought some fine Brides- maid roses and several bunches of magnificent violets. We are just as much indebted to Nathan Smith & Son for their grand flowers and to George Fancourt for his fine roses, if they did enter them for competition. In trade exhibits Henry A. Dreer sent a fine assortment of palms, etc.. all of which added to the general ef- fect. S. A. Anderson and W. A. Ad- ams both sent a fine basket and de- sign, respectively, not for competi- tion. Mr. Kasting was willing to do any- thing and show anything to make the show a success. Our manager, Tom Clayton, stuck to his duty like a man. Mr. Buddenborg and Mr. Beuchi worked incessantly, and of course so did our worthy secretary, Mr. Legg. For those people who will neither give us a moment of their time or a leaf or flower to add to the show, I have nothing but the sincerest con- tempt. They are sordid, narrow minded creatures, willing to reap a benefit from others' work, even to a lying report by the newspapers. There may be some of our members whose interests are best served by winking at an injustice, but the writer is not in that predicament, and he is thoroughly and deeply disgusted with the majority of our noble army of florists, and the recent past has taught us a lesson. We are indebted to both local friends and outside firms for contri- butions to our premium list and wish to acknowledge our thanks to all among trade contributors. We are indebted to the New Brighton Pot Co. for a fine donation of flower vases and to the Messrs Balsley CDetroit Flower Pot Mfg.) for several crates of their excellent ware. The few classes and sections where competition amounted to anything are found below and will bring in all the names thai are not al- ready mentioned: AWARDS. Twelve ferns, any variety— First, State Hospital; second, Wm. Scott. Twelve best decorative palms— First, Forest I^awn; second, Wm. Scott; third. State Hospital. Six best decorative palms — First, State Hospital; second, Wm, Scott, CHRYSANTHEMUMS (GROWERS ONLY), Twelve blooms, white— First, W. Scott; second, N. Smith & Son; third, G. Fan- court. Twelve blooms, yellow— First, W. Scott; second, N. Smith & Son; third, T, A. Webb. Twelve blooms, pink— First, N. Smith & Son; second, W. Scott; third, T. A. 'Webb. Twelve blooms, crimson— First, N. Smith & Son. Twelve blooms, any other color— First. G. Fancourt; second, T. A, Webb. Six blooms, white— First. Wm. Scott: second, T. A. Webb; third, J. C. Bam- berg. Six blooms, yellow— First, Wm. Scott; second, T. A. Webb. Six blooms, pink — First, Wm. Scott; second, J. C. Bamberg. Six blooms, crimson- First. N. Smith & Son; second, W. Scott. Twenty-five blooms, arranged in vase for effect — First, Neubeck & Myers; sec- ond, W. Scott. Twelve blooms arranged in vase for effect— First, W. Scott; second, J. C. Bam- berg. Twenty-four blooms, in 24 distinct va- NOVEMBER IT. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review, 635 A Section of the St. Louis Show. rieties— First, N. Smith & Son; second, J. C. Bamberg; third, W. Scott. Fi£t3en blooms, in 15 distinct varieties —First, N. Smith & Son; second, W, Scott; third, T. A. Webb. CUT ROSES, ETC.. OPEN TO AI^L. Twelve American Beauty— First, Wm, Scott; second, C. F. Ginther. Hamburg. N. Y. Twelve Bridesmaid— First, G. Fancourt; second, W. Scolt. Twelve Bride — First. G. Fancourt; sec- ond, W. Scott. Twelve Perle— First, W. Scott: second. G. Fancourt. Twelve Kaiserin— First, C. F. Ginther; second. W. F. Kasting. Twelve, any other— First. G. Fancourt: second. W. Scott; third. W. F. Kasting. Larg':>st displaj o£ roses— W. F. Kast- ing. Fifty scarlet carnations— First, G. Fan- court; second, T. A. Webb. Fifty white carnations— First. W. Scott; second, G. Fancourt. Fifty pink carnation.s— First, G, Fan- court; second, W, Scott. Largest collection carnations — First. W. Scott; second, G. Fancourt. One liundred double violets— First. J. W. Feeter, Highland, N, Y. ; second, W. F. lasting. Wreath, not to exceed IS in.— First, W. Scott: second, H. Buddenborg. Flat bunch flowers— FirsI, W. S.oit: second. Neubeck I'i: Myers. In addition to the above there ■were several dozen premiums and in most cases a creditable exhibit, but as there was but one exhibitor it would be tire- some and stupid to repeat his name. The roses grown and exhibited by Mr. Kancourt and Mr. Ginther were grand, and where they were beaten was only by the fine stuff of John Dunlop, of Toronto. The Mr. Bamberg, who shewed so well in chrysanthemums, was the leader ol our orchestra. See what a real lover of flowers can do! We thought tor the pride of taking so liiany premiums he would at least throw in one day;, music. Adam Graham had little to do on plants but to admire them: sorry for it. Mr. Eyres, of Albany, had more to ilo c!) cut flowers, etc.. and did it well. W. S. INDIANAPOLIS. Tile weather was very disagreeable, raining every day since Tuesday, and consequently the attendance at the Chrysanthemum Show was very mea- ger. The result is the society is poor financially and, judging from com- ments by various florists, flower shows will be a thing of the past in this city. The hall was tastefully decorated with wild smilax, Florida moss and flags. There were no overhead decora- tions, the moss and smilax being used to good advantage on the balconies. A number of incandescent lights were interspersed among the moss and smi- lax in the corridors, which made a very pretty effect. There were quite a number of out- side florists in attendance, who consid- ered the present exhibition one of the finest, if not the finest, given in this city. The Indiana Florists' Club enter- tained visiting florists Wednesday evening at the Walla Halla, bowling being the principal attraction of the program, James Hansen, a local flor- ist, won first prize; T, Bock, second, and H. Rieman, third. A very enjoy- able time was had. On Thursday aft- ernoon a match was made up Between Ohio and Indiana floiusts, the Indiana boys (sorry to say) scoring the Ohio boys in fine style. The exhibition of roses was consid- ered the best ever seen at our shows, some really magnificent blooms being staged. In the class calling fgr 36 blooms each were seen many grand blooms, and this class was a decided attraction. The carnation display was not up to the standard. One of the features of the show were the fine geraniums shown by H. Rie- man in S to 10-inch pots, which were a mass of bloom. Mr. Theo. Bock, of Hamilton, O.. acted as judge of the exhibition, and made the following awards: Plants. H. Rieman took first for largest sis plants, second for specimen plant pink with Pink Ivory, first specimen white, first specimen red with Childs, first 12 market plants, first for 6 market plants with Cullingfoi-di. second 25 white, single stem, also 25 yellow, first 636 The Weekly Florists' Review^ NOVEMBER 17, 1S98. for 25 red with Childs, also 25 any other color with Chito, second for 50 yellow and 50 white with Sunderbruch and Robinson, first 50 in variety. The Berterman Flo. Co. received sec- ond for 6 largest plants, first for speci- men pink with unusually large speci- men of Murdock, first for pink stand- ard, first tor yellow standard. J. Heidenreich, first for specimen yellow with Fewkes, second on 12 mar- ket plants, first best six market plants white with Ivory, first 6 yellow with Sunderbruch, second on C pink with Irma, first 25 pink with Perrin. Huckreide & Son were third for 6 largest plants, second specimen white, second specimen yellow, also red, also 6 market plants white, 6 yellow, 6 red, 25 pink with H. Bloodgood, first white standard with Silver Cloud. Stuart & Haugh, of Anderson, Ind., were second for 6 pink market plants with well grown plants of exception- ally good color of Pink Ivory, second 50 in variety. Crabb & Hunter, of Grand Rapids, Mich., received first for 25 white single stems with fine Robinsons, 25 yellows with Bonnaffon, 50 white and 50 yel- low with same varieties. Cut Flowers. H, Rieman received first for 10 vari- eties, 3 blooms each, second for 25 Bonnaffon, first 25 Mrs. H. Weeks, sec- ond 25 Mrs. Perrin, 25 Modesto, first 10 yellow, second 10 pink, first 25 white with Robinson, first for 10 blooms with Mrs. Weeks. - Stuart & Haugh, first 15 varieties, 3 blooms each, including Perrin, Pea- body, Longfellow, Geo. W. Childs, Chas. Davis, first 10 white, second 10 red, second on 10 blooms one variety, first 12 blooms, 12 varieties, including Modesto, Solar Queen, Philadelphia and Mte'el. E. G. Hill & Co. were second on 25 Mrs. H. Weeks, first 25 Modesto, sec- ond 25 yellow, second 25 pink, first 25 red or bronze, second 100 pompons. N. Smith & Son received second 15 varieties, 3 each, including Monstrosa, B. A. Kimball, Niveus, Snow Queen, first 10 red, 25 yellow, second 25 red or bronze, second on 12 blooms, 12 varie- ties, first for 100 pompons. J. Heidenreich was first for 25 Mrs. Perrin, also 10 pink, also 25 pink. For 25 Bonnaffon G. Tellman re- ceived first prize. Huckreide & Son were second for 10 yellow, also for 25 white. The Berterman Flo. Co. were second for 10 white. In roses South Park Flo. Co. were first for 10 Bride, 10 Maids, 10 Perles, 36 blooms, white with Bride, 36 pink with Maid. Stuart & Haugh received second for 10 Bride, 10 Perle, 10 Kaiserin, first for 10 Carnot. H. Rieman was first tor 10 Meteor, 10 Morgan, 36 yellow, 36 red with Me- teor, second for rose display. The Berterman Flo. Co. were first for rose display. In carnations W. W. Coles, Koko- mo, Inri., was first for 50 white, 50 red. South Pk. Flo. Co. were first for 50 pink and second for 50 white. Stuart & Haugh were second for 50 pink. Fred Dorner & Sons Co. received a certificate of merit for new red seed- ling. Miscellaneous. In display of ferns the competition was keen; Reimaii, first; Berterman Flo. Co., second; Stuart & Haugh, third. Rex begonias, first Rieman, second Stuart & Haugh. Berterman Bros, made the only table decoration. Fancy decorative plants, Ber:i>rnian first, Rieman second. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. New York. Nov. 5.— Wm. Anderson, Mamaroneck, N. Y., exhibited Mrs. F. A. Constable. Jap. Pure white. Scored commercial scale 91, exhibition scale 95 points. F. R. Fierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., exhibited G. J. War- ren. Jap. Canary yellow. Scored commercial scale 7S, exhibition scale 85 points. Philadelphia, Nov. 5. — ,Tno. N. May, Summit, N, J., exhibited Mrs. Trainor L. Park. Jap. inc. Yellow. Scored commercial scale 91, exhibition 90 points. Same grower exhibited Mrs. N. Molyneaux. Jap. White. Scored commercial scale 90 points. Also Yel- low Mayflower. Jap. Light yellow. Scored both scales 88 points. Mavour- neen by the same grower. .Tap. Pink. Scored commercial scale 85. exhibition scale 83 points. H. B. Surman, Ger- mantown. Pa., exhibited Mrs. J. V. Merrick. Jap. Pink. Scored com- mercial scale 82 points. Chicago. Nov. 5. — John N. May ex- hibited Meta. Inc. Jap. White. Scored commercial scale 86 points. Yellow Mayflower by the same grower. Ref. Jap. Light yellow. Scored commer- cial scale 84 points. He also exhibi- ted Mrs. Trainor L. Park. Inc. Jap. Yellow. Scored commercial scale 89 points. Nathan Smith & Son. .Adrian, Mich,, exhibited No, 35-4. Inc. Jap. Pink, scored commercial scale 82 points. Shilowa by the same growers. Ref. Jap. Crimson. Scored oommer- cial scale 86 points. G. P. Rawson, Elmira, N, Y.. exhibited (no name or number), Ref. Jap. White. Scored commercial scale 81 points. Smith & Son, Cleveland, 0.. exhibited Yellow Ivory. Inc. Jap. Y'ellow. Scored commercial scale 73 points. Cincinnati. 0. — Nathan Smith & Son exhibited 35-6. Jap. Blush pink. Scored commercial scale 81, exhibition scale 80 points. New York, Nov. 12.— F. R. Pierson & Co., Tarrytown, N, Y,, exhibited Mile, Lucie Faure. White Inc. Jap. Scored commercial scale 86, exhibition scale 80 points. Jas. R. McDonald, Riverdale. N. Y., exhibited Col. D. Ap- pleton. Yellow Inc. Jap. Scored both scales 92 points. Philadelphia, Nov. 12.— C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I., exhibited Admiral Dewey. Y'ellow Jap. Ref. Score! commercial scale 87, exhibition scale 85 points. Boston, Nov. 8. — Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y., exhibited (*) Pride. White Ref. Scored commercial scale 86 points. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., exhibited Phenomenal. Light bronze Jap. Inc. Scored exhibition scale 87 points. Nov. 12th. — Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited 25-1. Amaranth pink Jap. Inc. Scored exhi- bition scale 78 points. C. W. Ward ex- hibited Admiral Dewey. Chrome Yel- low Ref. Scored commercial scale 90 points. John N. May, Summit, N. J., exhibited Yellow Mayflower. Prim- rose Y'ellow. Jap. Scored exhibition scale 89 points. The same grower ex- hibited Silver Wedding. White Ret. Scored commercial scale 90 points. Cincinnati, Nov. 12. — Theo. Bock, Hamilton, 0., exhibited No. 97. Light Pink Inc. Jap. Scored commercial scale 79 points. Nathan Smith & Son exhibited Shilowa. Red Jap. Scored commercial scale 80 points. Chicago, Nov. 12.— E. G. Hill & Co.. Richmond, Ind., exhibited Gen. Custer. Red Jap. Ref. Scored commercial scale 79 points. John N. May exhibit- ed Mavourneen. Pink Ref. Jap. Scored commercial scale 84 points. Silver Wedding was shown by the same grower. White Ret. Jap. Scored com- mercial scale 82 points. Nathan Smith & Son exhibited Izanga. White, Leiu- on disc, Anemone. Scored exhibition scale 85 points. (*) This variety was mentioned as (no name or number) in my last re- port. ELMER D. SMITH. Sec'y. PROVIDENCE. The annual exhibition of the R. I. Horticultural Society was held Nov. 9, 10 and 11th. The exhibition this year fell far below the usual excellence both in quantity and quality. Thursday was a very stormy day, therefore the receipts at the door for the whole sea- son was greatly reduced. Further- more the interest in chrysanthemum exhibitions in this city and state has largely subsided, and they no longer attract the great throngs of a few years ago. One cause assigned for the deterioration of the exhibits, was the lateness of chrysanthemums in reach- ing to perfection. If the exhibition was held a week or ten days later a finer showing would have been made. However, there was sufficient excel- lence in the exhibits to attract the visitors, and many expressions of wonder were heard at the fine show- ing made. Especially fine was the exhibit of our chief mum grower, Farquhar Mac- rae, who took first, second and third >30VBMBER IT, 1S9S. The Weekly Rorists^ Review. 637 prizes for the best 6 vases ot 10 cut [ blooms each. This is the fourth time ] friend Macrae has talien the silver of- fered as first premium. [ An excellent display was also made by W. Goddard, Alfred M. Powell, gardener, who won several premiums, C. W. Regester exhibited plants and took first premium on several classes. Hazard Meeden Co. also showed some fine blooms. There were fine exhibits of carna- tions by Homogansett Greenhouses, John A. Macrae, Farquhar Macrae, N. D. Pierce, Jr.. and S. J. Reuter. John A. Shellem, Philadelphia, sent at too late an hour for official exami- nation a vase of a new white carna- tion, Agnes Shellem. -E. Leuly, West Hobokeu, sent a vase ot his new seed- ling mum. Roses were exhibited by S. J. Reu- ter, of Westerly, and F. Macrae. A display of fruit of great excel- lence was also on the tables, showing what Rhode Island can do in this line of horticulture. One of the finest ex- hibitions in the fruit line was a large platter ot Box pears, by J. H. Palmer, for which a premium was awarded for excellency of cultivation. The managers have felt obliged to provide some entertainment for the visitors as an extra attraction, and a concert each afternoon and evening by the Providence Lady Orchestra, was given. S. OTHER EXHIBITIONS. A number of exhibition reports are unavoidably laid over till next week. Violets. Recently a subscriber asked the question, "Should runners be cut off violets?" I cannot remember his exact words, but they were near enough this, "Should runners be cut off?" There are two classes of runners, there is the runner whicli may be called almost a subdivision of the crown. This you must leave on. There is another class, which is a spindling growth which is of no benefit to the plant during the winter months. They should not be pulled off; they should be cut off. Pull- ing them off is liable to injure the crown. Cut them off as close as you c?.n. After Feb. 1st many growers al- low all runners to remain on, and as their destiny is to make individual plants of themselves, they frequently produce the finest flowers for late spring. A little word of advice at this sea- son of the year is very seasonable to violet growers, or those who attempt it. The spot is generally considered the violet growers' greatest enemy, but not by any means is it. The spot is kept down easily by a dry atmosphere and low temperature, not syringing unless it be on fine mornings to keep down red spider. The spot has been conclu- sively proved to be spread by moisture and while mild nights you do not want temperature of over 45 degrees it is far better to have a little heat and plenty of air than a damp, stagnant atmos- phere. The spot is a fungus and eas- ily avoided, for when it appears in its earliest forms, which can be easily de- tected, pick off the leaf affected. Plenty more healthy leaves will spring from the crown. The minute fly which punc- tures the leaf, deposits its egg in the tissue, is the dreaded enemy of all vio- let growers and has upset the hopes of thousands. How to kill it is not generally known. Its cure is rather a dangerous operation and my experi- ence with its use is not yet extensive enough to warrant my imparting it to others. If you can avoid the curl leaf you have about reached the goal of vi- olet growing. Chrysar themunis. There is quite a difference of opin- ion on the best method of carrying over your stock of chrysanthemums. To produce healthy cuttings in the spring, one of the best authorities says, that he takes healthy cuttings before the plants are lifted from the bench, puts them in the sand, roots them and afterwards plants them on a bench, and from these plants, which malve a good vigorous growth, he ob- tains his stock. That is very good for a specialist, but a moderate grower hardly needs that method. If he has a few of each of his varieties in pots, I do not believe there is a better plan than saving a few ot these pot plants. When out of flower or cut down, put a few of the most healthy specimens away. They may do under a bench for a week or two, but this is no place for them for any length of time. The chrysanthemum is a shrub in China and Japan, not a deciduous shrub exactly. We may call it more like our raspberry.whose canes grow one year, fruit and then die. If you will put away a few pot plants of each v'ariety in a cool house with fair light, never mind how near freezing it is, and even a few degrees of frost will not hurt, you will be more likely to start well on your next season's crop. Lilies. You will yet be very crowded on your benches and perhaps your later lot of lilies will be yet out of doors. I would once more advise you not to leave them uncovered in inclement weather. A sharp freeze may appear any night and would be very injurious to them. Have the means at all times of covering them with glass. Once more let me say, when a Bermuda lily shows any decided streaks of yellow or spots of yellow, that plant is dis- eased and it is the utmost folly for you to incumber your benches with it. Get rid of them. Make room for bet- ter stuff. Roses. There is no time of the year when the skill and attention of the rose grower is taxed more than now. W^hen we get steady freezing weather, per- haps hard frosts, there is less likeli- hood of extremes of temperature. Many times has it been said in these columns that one of the worst mis- haps to roses is a damp, chilly night without fire. After firing begins in the earl.v weeks of October or Septem- ber, it is impossible with any chance of success, that you can dispense with it, even if the temperature went up to 60 degrees at night. Mildew should have disappeared and if it has not, there is nothing better than painting your pipes with some mixture of sulphur. Sulphide of po- tassium is rather strong and it would be entirely unnecessary to cover the pipes with it, which you can do with the ordinary mixture of flour ot sul- phur and linseed oil, but the sulphide can be put on here and there in daubs, mixed either with linseed oil or any medium with which it will mix. Rose growers differ largely on what is the proper temperature, but the best arti- cle always pays the best prices, and a rose bud that fetches 10 cents whole- sale or even 5 cents, is very much bet- ter than producing three which only return two cents apiece. If your house is never let drop below 55 de- grees at night, you will be doing first rate, and never let it go above 58, un- less the outside conditions compel it. Mildew is not produced by a low tem- perature, in fact otherwise, and pos- sibly if the roses were kept at 70 de- grees at night uniformly they would 638 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9J. not have mildew, but it is the sudden changes which affect the health of the plant, and give a chance for the rest- ing spores of the dreaded mildew to get in its work. Hydrangeas. As soon as benches are vacant you should put up your Easter hydrangeas. Bringing them along slowly for two months is much better than doing all the forcing in the last two months. Easter is rather early next year and they will want all the time you have to be in perfect flower. If they need a larger pot to flower in do the shift- ing when you put them on the bench. They are the hungriest kind of feed- ers, so use a rather heavy loam with a fourth of cow manure. Azaleas. The azalea is now one of our lead- ing Christmas plants. If plants that you have summered over, many of them will force for the holidays, but if fresh imported plants, only a few vari- eties should be attempted. Deutsche Perle is the best and easiest of all whites to force; Simon Mardner, a fine double red, and Vervaneana, the beautiful pink variegated. While all your main stock of azaleas should be in a cool house a night temperature of 40 degrees is plenty high enough, and much less would do. Those you want for Easter should be in 55 to CO degrees and daily syringed. Poinsett ias. Much has been said during the past year about poinsettias. One point may have escaped some reader. If you have a batch that you think are in too small pots and showiiig yellow leaves, don't shift them or you will ruin them. They will not at this date submit to any disturbance of their roots, however slight. Feed them it crowded with roots, but don't disturb them. WM. SCOTT. Flowrers for Thanksgiving Day. Yes, indeed, if we only stop to con- sider it we have lots to be thankful for and should hail Thanksgiving Day in its true meaning and with extreme pleasure. Let us crown the day with our best garland of flowers, and give to the occasion the refining influences of our beautiful art. The florists of this glorious country are occupied in a business that in itself is a grand example of the great advancement of civilization. We have quickly fol- lowed the pioneer and miner out to the plains, and have received from them and given to them encourage- ment and pleasure from flowers. We have ornamented the festive board of the wealthy and given to beauty a charm only obtained from smiles of roses. Yes, we florists have tramped along the rough road and the smooth, and whatever discontentment we may have met it has been due to our own weakness — our own way of conducting business. We should recognize the fact that flowers are essential to al- most every important act in life — this is a great and good market, and that we can always make it better. We should be too big to stoop to consider the smallness of that part of human nature which is steeped in impecuni- ous bickerings, and join in and occu- py all the way one very prominent po- sition in the triumphal march of Co- lumbia's magnificent prosperity. Yes. indeed, we have much to be thankful for, we florists — and let us show our appreciation by our endeav- ors to please — let us whenever possi- ble— and it is possible in most cases, lead off in all the beautiful customs which combine to make a people great. Sentiment is the lite of the individual, and the nation and our business de- pends on it. Therefore on an occa- sion like this we should be fully pre- pared to suggest and execute suitable forms of decorations. Flowers for Thanksgiving Day should be bright and glorious! Red will be the leading color, and don't forget the stars and stripes should be used wherever possible. Vases of Me- teors and vases of American Beauties will be the most suitable dinner table decorations, and don't use much greens on the table; have your roses either in low rose bowls or in tall vases; avoid medium heights. The Morgan or Cusin rose make a beauti- ful center piece if arranged loosely in a low bowl, and let one or two of them fall over the side; it won't hurt if one or two lay on the cloth. You need no ferns, etc.; their own foliage is enough. The principle to recognize in Thanksgiving preparations is, the flowers should be abundant but simple in arrangement. Many of us will be called upon to decorate for club dinners and even private social affairs where t.e will be required to do something more ex- pressive; that is to say, the use of flowers, fruit and vegetables, and the national colors will be greatly used. On many occasions the flag can be uti- lized for a table cover and the nap- kins be of the national colors. Small sheafs of wheat. We don't mean fu- neral design wheat, but good, un- thrashed American wheat cut about a foot in height, tied in sheaves with a spray of autumn foliage and a cluster of yellow or bronze chrysanthemums. There may be placed each side a large bowl of red roses. Use a few grape vines with foliage and fruit on them if obtainable, and keep your vegeta- bles separate, and only the finer ones, such as tomatoes, celery, egg plant, parsley, etc., should be used. Ornamental gourds look pretty, and the Chinese lantern plant (Physalis Franchetti) is beautiful for an occa- sion like this. Flowers and fruit should predominate and autumn leaves or miniature cornucopias should take the place of dishes. If you have a room to decorate, chrysan- themums can be used to advantage with vines or sheaves of wheat or corn. There are a great many ways flow- ers may be used, but you will find that tall vases, filled with them, give most satisfaction. The people are more and more becoming tired or disgust- ed with baskets, and most of the flow- ers bought for Thanksgiving, will be your best and prettiest in boxes. Churches will be decorated, and you should know that there are very few colors appropriate. Of course, greens can be used in abundance. Wild smi- lax or asparagus is admirable mate- rial, but only white flowers, some crimson, and possibly a little pink, should be used. Yellow, bronze, scar- let, and orange colors should be avoided in Church decorations. Violets will be the principal flower worn, and there are many ways oT fixing them. In the first place, they should be sweet, avoia using violet tinfoil, because it smells too strong. If you want to cover the stems, twist a piece of narrow violet ribbon (No. 11/^, or No. 2) round them, and tie a small bow up under the leaves. If you make a large corsage bouquet, don't use smilax or other green, for it is not necessary; tie the violets loose, and use their own foliage, or a NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 639 few small tips of ivy. Ferns wither too quickly, smilax is apt to smell, and asparagus is too stiff. Violets are best by themselves, and should be very carefully handled; keep them air tight in a sweet box. Violet-colored lace handkerchiefs are used to wrap round the stems, and loosely encircle the flowers; they give a pretty effect. These cost about $1.25 per dozen. Vio- let Japanese paper napkins are also used to put in the box, and cost 20 cents per 100. Lily of the valley is another popular flower for Thanksgiving favors, and be sure you rebunch it, and take off the dirty stems, tie it with a bit of No. 1 white ribbon. Use valley whenever possible, with Meteors they are a good combination. Another lovely little flower, and one we like to use at all times, is the Star Jasmine (Jasminum gracillimum). Put a spray in any box of cut flowers, particularly with red roses, and it will captivate anyone. Swainsona galegi- folia alba is another good flower, a few sprays or a bunch of it is permis- sible with anything, and it keeps well, too. Some one may want a dinner with the National colors in flowers. This will be difficult to do just now, be- cause blue flowers are scarce. Deep colored Vanda caerulea, lily of the val- ley, and anthuriums, or Meteor roses, are the best you can do. Oncidiums are in, and they make a very light and graceful decoration; try them with A. Farleyense. IVERA. THE CULTIVATION OF FLOWER- ING BULBS. This subject is certainly nothing new to European bulb-growers, but entirely new and uncertain to growers in this country, on account of the lack of experience and trial, to try and And the right way of doing it, the right soil, the right location, and the right temperature. When once these are found in this extensive country of ours — in which there is a greater variety of land than in any other — we will be able, not only to keep our money at home, but to supply other countries with our products. Certainly under- takings of this kind take patience, time and capital, of which some peo- ple have plenty, and would gladly in- vest the same if they only knew how to go about it. The soil should be rich and sandy, or nearly so, for easy working, easy for water to drain, easier to force and to ripen the bulbs better, also to give a healthier and fine appearance to bulbs when put on the market. Fur- thermore, the land should be situated so as to be almost level, and can be sub-irrigated by canals and .litehes, through which the water is supplied, and kept at all times in reach of the roots of the growing bulbs, at a dis- tance of 500 feet or more, with small- er ones crossing these. The principal and main point is to keep the water as much as possible on a level at all times of their growth, which will prevent them from being cheeked for the want of moisture. This is the reason why they cannot be grown successfully everywhere, as the necessary moisture is not on hand in times of need, and land should be no less than three feet and no more than six feet above the water ltj.vel. The climate for all sorts of Dutch bulbs should be a moderate tempera- ture; not too warm in winter, nor too hot in summer, would suit rhem best. Bulbs when planted in the tall, in the fields, can stand quite cold weather, after taking root, properly covered with some kind of litter to keep he sun off, but after their winter nap, they don't like to be checked by high, raw winds in the early spring. There- fore, hedges for wind brealvs are ad- visable, and if neatly trimnitd, will be ornamental, and will also keep .he cold winds from sweepiug the fields and injuring the tender growth. After foliage once starts to develop, covering must not be removed too early, for a late frost will injure and check their growth. Bulbs produce but one crop of leaves, and if badly in- jured, will ruin the crop entirely. The land is generally trenched to a depth of three or four feet, and heav- ily manured, and to absorb supernuous strength is planted with potatoes. After harvesting, hyacinths of all kinds are grown on such soil. Uilips, as a rule, the second year, and cro- cuses the third year. Daffodils, double and single, and narcissus and even spiraeas like a rich, heavier and lower situated piece of ground, well moistened: whereas, lilies, gladiolus, crown imperials, iily of the valley, ixias, ranunculus and scillas will do better on higher situa- tions. The main question of growing bulbs in this country is wages. Compared with Europe, our bulbs would cost 50 per cent, more if found to be grown here just as good and In the rame length of time as in Europe, and to profit at all, a high duty must be levied. Roman hyacinth, narcissus, paper- white, freezias, etc., or French bulbs, are generally grown on the Coot of mountains, in a clay-like soil, which will retain the moisture longer. These need a warmer climate altogether; they can stand but, a few degrees of frost but can better endure the heat. BOSTON. Review of the Market. It has come to be a well known fact that the week known as; "Show week" is always the extreme of a dull flower market, and this week has not proved to be an exception to the gen- eral rule. Dull is no name for it, everything is dull, and to make sales this week, it has been a case of "get what you can." Chrysanthemums might now be termed to be at the height of the sea- son, and a look into the cooperative market, about 7:30 any morning, would convince anyone that there was no scarcity of stock. Ivory and Min- nie Wannamaker are the leading white varieties, ranging from 35 cents to $1 per dozen. Bonnaffon, as usual, is the leader among yellows, ranging from 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen. Mrs. Perriu, pink, is very well thought of, averaging from $1 to $2 per dozen, with lots of odd varieties, running from 50 cents to $2. Roses have been a dead letter all the week, and sales have been made at sacrificial prices. Asking prices are as follows: Brides, Maids and Kaiser- 1ns, from $2 to $6 per 100; Carnots average $1 per dozen. Call light for Meteors, run from $-4 to $6, while Beauties run all the way from 50 cents to $2.50 per dozen, but demand is light, with the supply of exceptionally fine stock, very much in excess. Carnations are plenty, with condi- tions a little better than with roses. Whites, of all kinds, Scotts, Daybreaks and Mangold, run anywhere from 50 cents to $1.50 jjer hundred, and it takes an elegant pink to bring the outside price. Bradts, Eldorados, etc., run from $2 to $4 per 100. Violets are not yet up to record for quality, and average 50 cents foi" Campbells and 75 for some good Galles. Valley still $4, with quite a lot of tuberoses, and can- dytuft, selling at 50 cents per dozen stalks for the tubes, and 25 cents a bunch for candytuft. News Items. John Clark, for many years sales- man with Joseph Breck & Sons, has taken a similar position with Thomas J. Grey & Co., and will still be seen around with his horticultural friends. The sale of Julius Roehrs & Co.'s palms, which was held under the aus- pices of N. F. McCarthy & Co., was a decided success; everything sold, and at good average wholesale prices. The trade, from Boston and vicinity, were very much in eviilpnce. Mr. W. H. Elliott, of Brighton, has secured a lot of over three acres of land, adjoining his place at Oak Square, and has already begun to put up two new houses, each to be 400 feet long, and to be devoted to the grow- ing of budded roses. The location is fine, and closely adjoins the site of one of Boston's proposed boulevards. Among the visitors, this week, Mr. E. G. Asmus, of Hoboken, N. J., and his new rose Liberty, were the attrac- tion. The Mum show, and McCarthy's sale, brought Messrs. Dunholm and McKay from Worcester, John Mc- Manus from Brunswick, Me., with several private gardeners from Lenox and other places. 640 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 17, ISs*": Wm. Nicholson, of Framingham, and M. Patten, of Tewkesbury, at- tended the Mum show at Philadelphia. P. CORRECTION. The item stating that Mr. Thos. F. Galvin had purchased the entire "stock" of my new carnation, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, was based upon er- ror. It was not the stock that was sold, but the entire "cut" of flowers. The wholesale price of Lawson was given as $2 per 100 in one of the trade papers recently. This also is mis- leading, as Lawson has never yet been sold at anything like so low a figure and will not be for some tim% yet. PETER FISHER. Ellis, Mass. THE^FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GR.\NT, Editor .and M.\n.-vger. The FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per inch, $i.oo; J4 page, $13.50 full page, $27.00. Discounts; 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 percent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1808. NEW YORK. The Market. This is the long looked for Horse Show week, but it is not what it used to be, still prices, especially violets, have gone away up, just as high as they ever were in the past. My advice to those who know how, is get to growing violets, for there is lots of money in it; they are bringing all sorts of prices, from ?1 to $2. Roses, too, are beginning to stiffen, and are quoted from ?1 to $6 for Brides, Maids, Meteors, etc. Beauties are bringing from $1 to $3 for fairly good stock; Valley, $2 to $3; Carnations, 75 cents to $1.50. Mums are much cheaper, and can be got at one's own price. Orchids are plentiful, but maintain good prices. Oncidiums and dendrobes are 4 and 5 cents a flower, cattleyas, 40 cents; cy- pripediums, 6 to 12, D. formosum, 20 to 25 cents. There is not much worth recording, only that the florists' win- dows are filled with floral horses, sad- dles, horse shoes and all sorts of horsey affairs. Two new mums were before the Committee, last Saturday. Col. Ap- pleton, by MacDonald, Riverdale, N. Y. — 92 points; Mile. Lucie Faure, by F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, X. Y.— 86 points. The Florist Club. A well attended, and most interest- ing meeting of the above Club was held at their rooms, 19 West 27th street, on Monday, November 14th. Live subjects were discussed in a most intelligent manner, and there was, we are glad to say, an almost to- tal absence of show off oratory, and parliamentary obstruction tactics; were there more such meetings it would be better tor the Club, and worth more than its present dues to belong to it. Wm. Siebrecht read a short practi- cal essay on The Cultivation of Bulbs (which will be found elsewhere in these columns), and the discussion which followed brought out most im- portant facts — beacon lights, so to speak, pointing towards Columbia growing her own bulbs. In his paper, Mr. Siebrecht stated that the matter of wages was a great obstruction to the cultivation of bulbs here. Mr. O'Mara said the wage bugaboo had been raised as an excuse for indif- ference on many occasions. He cited the case of budded roses 15 years ago, 90 per cent of which were imported; he said growers asserted then that roses could not be budded here in competition with Europe, on account of high wages, whereas to refute this he said, "We bud roses in this coun- try now better than they do In Europe, and home grown stock brings a better price than foreign goods, which we outsell. General nursery stock is sold cheaper here than in Europe, whilst our wages are higher." Several members stated that the American laborer accomplished twice the amount of work of the European laborer, and whilst his wages were higher, he more than repaid for it by the work done. Mr. John H. Taylor thought that ten years from now California would be exporting Holland bulbs. Mr. Sie- brecht stated that he had been exper- imenting with bulbs for 20 years, and whilst they grew faster here, still his ground got too hard and dry for them in Summen He was of the opin- ion, however, that Great South Bay, L. I., was similar to the land of Hol- land, and was capable of growing all the bulbs necessary for the United States. Mr. C. H. Allen said the finest Hol- land bulbs were already being exten- sively grown on Long Islan'd. He knew of 150 acres being devoted to such. The land was 3 feet above sea water tide, and admirably suitable vo bulb cultivation. Mr. W. A. Manda was of the opin- ion that the South Jersey Coast, par- ticularly round Atlantic City and Cape May, was capable of producing bulbs equal to any in the world. Capital and patience were all that are re- quired. North Carolina and Virginia were named as suitable soil and climates for successful bulb culture, and it was the general opinion that inasmuch as we are already exporting callas. tube- roses, gladiolus, and many other bulbs, we should soon be able to grow all our own bulbs. Mr. Esler spoke of the grand display of Washington grown bulbs at the last convention of the 3. A. F., and informed the meer- ing that these were being experiment- ed with at the U. S. Gardens in Wash- ington, D. C. There were several interesting ex- hibits at the meeting, W. A. Manda filled the center of the hall with a grand collection of 112 varieties of ferns, and 10 varieties of asparagus. The exhibit was greatly admired; the judges awarded it 85 points. Mr. Man- da deserves the Club's gold medal, were it ten times more valuable, for his monthly exhibits have been a life spark to the Club. Mr. John H. Tay- lor exhibited his new hybrid tea rose. Admiral Dewey, which is a sport from Madame Caroline Testout, and much similar to the white La France, giv- ing promise of a great future. Mr. E. Asmus also showed a vase of his new rose. Liberty; the Awards Committee reported that they had in- spected this rose growing in Mr. As- mus' greenhouses, and found It all that was claimed tor it, vigorous con- stitution, beautiful fragrant fiowers of lasting qualities, and they unhesita- tingly recommended it a certificate of merit. Mr. Asmus, on being asked for the parentage of the rose, said: "Every one knew that George Wasr- ington was the Father of Liberty." It is auspicious that this Liberty was born in Ireland, and the writer loves it all the more for it. Mr. John N. May exhibited several new seedling chrysanthemums of great merit. A discussion was had on the de- tention of florists' importations by the Custom House authorities, and com- plaint was made that much stock was being ruined. The Legislative Com- mittee of the S. A. F. was asked to take the matter in hand. Mr. O'Mara wishes every florist or nurseryman, who has had cause to complain of his stock being injured by the Customs authorities, to write him at 35 Cort- landt street, New Y-ork, giving full particulars and data, so that the Com- mittee will be able to lay the matter properly before the heads of the de- partment. The Board of Trustees recommend- ed that the initiation fee be reduced from $5 to $1, and Mr. Alex. Burns gave notice that he would move such as an amendment to the by-laws at next meeting. The Trustees also re- commended that the annual dinner be the usual $5 affair, and the matter was referred to the Dinner Committee. Mr. O'Mara gave notice that he would move the following amendment to the by-laws, "That candidates nominated for ofl[ice, who receive a clear majori- ty on nomination, shall be declared elected." NijA'CMUKR 17, IfilS. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 641 The nomination of officers for the ensuing year was then proceedeil witn, with the following result: For Presi- dent. \Vm. Plumb; vice-presidents, J. J. Esler, J. H. Troy, J. Morris; sec- retary, John Young; treasurer, Chas. Weathered; trustees, Messrs. C. H. Al- len, J. H. Taylor, W. .\. Manda, H. A. Siebrecht, J. Roehrs, J. Morris. Bowling C!ub. A meetjug of the Bowling flub was held in the afternoon at the 32nd Street Alleys, and the following offi- cers were elected: E. Leuly, president and captain; T. Lang, vice-president; A. Burns, treasurer; C. Weathered, secretary. The Committee are endeavoring to find more commodious alleys, and Mr. Weathered offered a Silver Cup for competition, which was accepted. Some good scores were made: Hatner 180, Leuly 178, Burns 194. Burns, in one game, made a finish of five strikes. The "push" is gradually getting there. D. CHICAGO. Florists' Club Banquet. The annual banquet of the Chicago Florists' Club took place last Thurs- day evening at the Sherman House, with about seventy present, including quite a number of out-of-town visi- tors. With the arrival of the coffee and cigars President Sanders called upon Prof. ,1. F. Cowell as 'the man that got on at Buffalo." and referred to that city as the only one in the coun- try having a part of its park system devoted to purely scientific purposes. Prof. Cowell stated that the botanic garden under his charge contained 160 acres and that such gardens were val- uable to the florist, because when some old lady had a plant about ready to die she donated it to the botanic garden, and this made it possible to sell her another one. Mr. A. Herrington was called upon to speak for Madison, N. .1. He said it was well named the Rose City, as it had 68 establishments devoted to the production of cut roses, but he had never seen in Madison any roses to compare with those he had seen at the Chicago show. He had heard Chi- cago spoken of as the "Windy City." and had found the name appropriate, but the wind he had felt seemed to be raised by the extraordinary bustle and activity of its inhabitants. He had also found it a wet city, both in- side and out. Mr. Emil Buettner said that when he accepted the appointment as one of the judges he never expected to be able to attend the annual supper, but had taken out extra life insurance and made his will. He found, however, that the position was not nearl.v so dangerous as he had anticipated. He hoped the society would soon take up the project of a spring show as well as the annual fall exhibition. J. C. Vaughan spoke of the hearty support that had been given the soci- ety by Chicago's solid citizens through the medium of generous special pre- miums. G. L. Grant told of the methods vhat had been employed to secure liberal notice of the exhibition in the daily press. W. N. Rudd said the success of an exhibition was dependent upon the people, and that unless the people came in large numbers the show could not be considered a success. He hoped for pleasant weather on the morrow that the visitors might see a Chicago crowd. James Hartshorne favored the com- pany with a comic song that was re- ceived with much applause. James Gurney told how when he and the late Henry Shaw were talk- ing over the preliminary plans of Tower Grove Park in St. Louis. Mr. Shaw had said: "In the pursuance of our work we shall do as much good as any minister of the gospel." He em- phasized the good done through in- stilling a love for the beautiful in na- ture in the hearts of the people. He thought that florists should endeavor to increase the variety of their bed- ding plants, and that they could im- prove their combination wfthout suf- fering any diminution in the financial rf turns from their work. A. C. Kohlbrand read the following very interesting letter regarding judg- ing at the exhibitions. It was re- ceived with much applause and laugh- ter: Tc-Tr Si ■^liaiimbii Xo lOlh. 1S9S. Tlaflng hurt flat you woult te at de animal banket off de Chicago Florits' Club. I woult like unci haf you reel dese letter blease. pefore de Society of Hordi- eult. ass I dink I can gif dem some idees in reg-artment to de distribution ofC brizes. wich woult gif better sati.staction to de E.Khil>itors ass well ass de cheneral Biiblick .it larch. De Society ha.«s pin in de hapit off abointing chuches from out oft down, to chuch de Exliibits. While de chuches are right in der own irints ass to de distributionment off de bnizes. T haff Jiefer yet seen one oft de Exhibit- ors satisfi.;'t mit dere diszitions. Expe- spilly mlghd I say dis aboud de Retail Florits mit dere Dables Decorations. Nefer yet haff dey peen Sntisfiet mit de chuches obinions. Dis dis.^atisfaction- ment must pe awoided. or else in veers to cum dere will pe no endries and gonse- quently no Flower Shows. Dere iss only one way to owercum dis pisness in my obinion und if de Society oft Horticult will do ass I say. dey will not ordy gif .satisfaction to de Exhibitors, but will broviet euterdainment in de bublick wich iss not down on de brogram. T^et de Exhibitors chuch dere own Ex- hibits, den dey will pe Satisflet. But ass a brecaution against too much Bloot Shet I woult adwise dat de Exhibitors pe doroughly looked ofer und dat dey pe re- liefed off any goncealed weabons which dey might haff on dere bersons. Den iff dey git too hot in dere argumentations, dey can only resort to nature's weabons to settle de madder. Let de best man win. Dink dis ofer till next yeer and in de meentime I will choin Harry Gil- more's boxing- School und git myself in goot gonditiou so I can make an exhibit iff deese Idees are adobted. Yours, FRITZ BLFMEXSCHNEIDER. John Thorpe referred to the forma- tion of the Society of American Flo- rists in the adjoining club room in 1884. and said he considered the won- derful progress of the last fifteen years an augury for a golden future. J. Austin Shaw favored the com- pany with an original poem, in which very flattering references were made to the Chrysanthemum Show and va- rious members of the craft, together with some not so complimentary re- garding the weather and the condition of the city's streets. The various local hits were received with much laughter and applause. Mr. A. Dimmock emphasized the re- marks of Mr. Gurney regarding vari- ety in plants and those of Mr. Cowell regarding the value of botanic .gar- dens. Mr. J. A. Evans thought that a city like Chicago should not only have spring and fall shows but that it should have an exhibition every two weeks. Messrs. P. J. Hauswirth and 0. P. Bassett spoke of the value of these annual social gatherings in promot- ing good fellowship among the mem- bers of the profession, and Mr. W. H. Ellis, of Milwaukee, endorsed their views. It was midnight when the party separated, all declaring that the even- ing had been a most pleasant one. The Market. Market conditions have ver.v ma- terially improved and prices have stif- fened. Roses are in some cases off crop and supply short. Chrysanthe- mums are moving better. Indications are for an excellent Thanksgiving trade. Visitors. In addition to those recorded last week the following out-of-town florists visited the show: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilcox. Council Bluffs, la.; R. Hoffman, Elkhart. Ind.; Albert Knopf. Columbus. O.: F. L. Bills. Davenport, la.; Geo. F. Crabb, Henry Smith. H. Van Velden, Aug. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hollister. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W. H. Ellis. N. Zweifel. H. Staeps. M. Reitz, F. P. Dilger, G. Volk. J. Currie. A. Klokner. W. E. Dallwig. W. Edlefsen, F. H. Holtou. Milwaukee, Wis.: J. A. Evans. Richmond. Ind.: Ewald Suder, A. A. Suder. Toledo, 0.: Wm. Dittman. New Castle, Ind.; Edw. Lee. Melchoir Luetschg, Lake Geneva. Wis.; A. Sunderbruch. Cincin- nati; F. Kuehne, DeKalb, 111.: F. Rentschler. .lanesville. Wis.: E. E. Boyington. Sycamore. 111.; Theo. Mey- er. Waukegan, 111.; Lewis Turner. Ke- nosha. Wis.; James Gurney. St. Louis: Peter Reese and M. Jorgensen. South Bend. Ind.: Geo. Souster. Elgin. Ill : H. W. C. Dihm, Trinidad. West Indies S. .4. Wolcott, P. G. Pearson, Batavi: 642 The Weekly Florists' Review, NOVEMBER IT, 1S96. 111.; 0. Sylvester. Oconomowoc, Wis.; Geo. W. Doswell, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; F. E. Dorner. Lafayette. Ind.; F. A. Belt, Sterling. 111.; H. J. Bailey, New York; Mrs. J. M. Gasser, Mrs. Anna Bartels, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fetters, Mrs. E. G. Wilson, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. C. W. Pike. Racine. Wis.; Chas. Kintzele, Michigan City, Ind.; Alice L. Barnes, Springfield. O.; Will Knees, Moline, 111.; Jas. Hartshorne, J. D. Thomp- son, Joliet. 111.'; A. Nelson, Tarry- town. N. Y.; Miss Ella Kaber, Miss Westervelte, La Porte. Ind.; Mrs. An- na C. Hurd, Havana, 111.; Thos. Hew- itt. Monmouth, 111.: W. N. Brothers, Ottawa, 111,; A, C. Rott, Bloomington, Ind.: ,1. M, Smeley, Aurora, 111.; A. .1, Fidler. Racine, Wis. BUFFALO. My notes of last week seem to have miscarried; too bad. There were sev- eral fine things contained in them, but the world will pass along without them. In another column you will perhaps he kind enough to print a brief account of our exhibition. Too bad so many mu.st come on the same date and much worse that of all the miserable two days weather of the season our first two days had to be the recipient, and I fear we are not the only ones. There was too much work and thought of the show for the writer to know how business was, but except that which accompanies the last sad rites we don't think there was much. Our plants are home again never in better order and we begin the week with the determination that henceforth our object shall be the dol- lars, first premiums and glory can be had by the other fellow. But our show is not all in vain. It brought together more of the craft than Buffalo has seen in a long time, and that's worth a good deal. Never do I remember such an attendance of what may be called (George of Wilkes- barre is author of the name) our Ag- ricultural Members, although it is ab- surd for him to thus name members from cities larger than his own. There were nine friends from Rochester, in- cluding Salters, Vicks, Schlegels and Kellars, There was Peter Ponderosa Crowe from pent-up Utica, more given to the world's frivolities than ever. George "Bag 'em. Me Boy" Fancourt, and friend from the Wyoming Valley; Mr. Bartlett. of Jamestown: Harmon & Burr, of Darian; T. A. Webb, Jas. Farnham, Alex. Scott and "Pete" Johnson, from Corfu; Mr, Butler, of Niagara Falls; Fred Lewis, Charles L, Dole and wife, T. Mansfield, son (Continued Page t)44.] WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION \V.\NTKD- German, single, 20, with several years greenhouse experience: lor the last year with carnation grower; wishes position on pla're where there is a. chance to work himself up. Address A, I.udicke, P. 0. Box 466, West Troy, N. V, 21 Randolph St. CHICAGO. Chrysanthemums ! We carry a large and extra fine stock of all the leading sorts as weU as late Novelties. In quality stock was never better, and prices very reasonable. Choice Roses, Fancy Carnations, ^ ^ ^ je Violets, Valley, Etc. Mentlun Flo 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, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction, Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. W'AXTKD -First class man * ' large city. Must be a Z. O., care of Florists' Review. w A XTE D— Store fixtures for florist, must be modern and chtap for cash. Smith & Son, Wade Park . and Crawford Road, Cle\'eland, Ohio. FOR SALE— Elegant florist store: South Side: finest trade; investigate. Address South Side, care of Florists' Re\-ie\v. Q rrr ATIOX \V ANTED-Bv a young man of 22, as O assistant in general greenhouse work, five years' ex- perience. A I relerence. Address Worker, care of Flo- "WT'ANTED— To know the whereabouts of Fritz T » Schaefer, of Artem, Germany: said to have worked for florists around Chicagc. Address Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, III WANTED — A good man for paUns, ferns, orchids and general greenhouse work; must be compe- tent. References requested with apphcation. H. F. Halle, 54S West Madison St., Chicago. A. CLAfs, Springfield, 111. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In cit^'. Ought to net good man at least $3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about $500.00. Reason for selling, failing health. Address " Illinois.'' care Florists' Review. ard Jr. Hot Water Boiler, A BARGAIN ! made by Giblin & Co.. ica, X \ . will carrv H 0 feet radiation, second nd. good as new. at" $60.00 Net Cash. M, E. CONDON, care of Florists" Reviews I V' W^ FOR ■ FLORISi ^ A I r^ A well established OMLIL. and paying FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17,0Ck:i square feet of glass. Good residence and houses for lieip ; everything in first class condi- tion, .abundance of water. Situated near one of tlie largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Lock Box 720, - LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Review when you write. NOVHMBER 17, The Weekly Florists^ Review. 643 ^wwwwvywyM^vwywyvwwywyvwwwwvwwyvwwywywyvi Two points of interest to every florist — QUALITY PRICE. So for the Best Quality and Lowest Price this is the house. There are others, but none better. Your wants can best be supplied by placing your orders with us. «^ «^* ^ •> =^ TOhere may be others, but none better. All Colors. Iron Plant Stands. Caldwell's Southern Greens In Cold Storage all the tin Chenille. Doves. Plateaus. Dish Baskets. Immortelles ^1. Cape Flowers Baskets ^fnds Cycas Leaves, Moss Wreaths, Metal Designs, U/^T I rWfOVC Enameled, Willow lUl V/UVvl5and CeUuloid. Pedestals, Wax Flowers, Artificial Flowers and Leaves, etc., etc. Wheat Sheaves Eat.'"^ In fact everythirg required by a first-class florist. The finest Catalogue ever produced in our line —yours for the asking. Send business card when writing for Catalogue. When ordering give us as much time as possible. M. Rice & Co. EAclusive Importers and Manufacturers of rUORISTS' SUPPLIES 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa. wfmmmmmfffmmmffmmmmfmmmwmfmfmfmmm 644 The Weekly Florists* Review. NOVEMBER IT. 1S9S. Specialties for Thanksgiving. CUT FLOWERS. Prices take effect Monday. November 21st. ROSES. Beauties, long per doz., $3.00 to $i.00 medium " 2.(» to 3.00 short " l.Oato 2.00 Brides, Maids, Meteor.. .per 100. 4.00 to 6.00 Kaiserin. La France " 4.00 to 6.00 Perle " 3.00 to .5.00 Roses, our selection " 3.00 to .5.00 CARNATIONS. Fancy Stock per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 Ordinary Stock " l..i0 to 2.0O CHRVSANTHEinUMS. Fancv Varieties per 100, $1I).00 to $25.00 Medium Stock S.OO to 12.00 CommonStock ■ 4.00 to 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. Violets per 100. .75 to l.iiO Valley ■■ 4.00 to 5.00 ORCHIDS. Cattlevas per do^., $6.00 Cypripediums " 2.tO Assorted Orchids bo.f, 10.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Give us your Tlianksgiving order early. Decorative Stock. Wild Siiiilax. parlor brand $3.75 medium case 5.50 large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus per doz.. 5.00 string 50 Smilax per doz., $1.00 to 1..50 Adiantum Ferns per lOO. .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100. .15 •■ per 1,000. 1.50 Gala.\ Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz.. 1.00 We carry a good stock of above always on hand and can fill orders promptlv. Cyclamen Plants. Plants from this stock were awarded First Premium at Chicago Show against five com- petitors. Positively None Better. BOO 3-inch pots per 100. $8.00 2,000 4 " " 12.00 1,000 5 " ■• 25.00 600 6 ■■ '■ .50.00 XMAS STOCK. ORDER XOW Holly and Green. W'c ■ill . :'t the quotations of anv reputable- Western House. We have fresh goods of the following and are readv to fill vour orders ; CAPE FLOWER.S, IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS, VASES, RIBBONS, WHEAT SHEAVES, DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS, VIOLET TIN FOIL, CHENILLE. .And everything used by Florists. Store open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundays and Holidays. 7:00 A. M. to Noon. A\[ orders packed with the greatest of care and shipped on time. VAIGHAN, McKELUR & WINTERSON, Tel. Main 1129. -45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. fTT¥-(r++i"FiF*-fv4 Mention The Review when yon writ.. and wife, of Lockport; David Scott, of Fredonia, and others I cannot now think of; but I must not forget to say that a delegation went out to see the veteran W. J. Palmer, Sr., in his rural busy retreat at Lancaster, and brought him in. Mr. Graham, our judge on plants, and Friend Hart, of Cleveland, skipped off to Toronto and we did not see enough of them. Mr. Eyres, of Albany, is very much 0. K. and when our voice is restored and we have more time we hope to get better acquainted. In the commercial line, Mr. Craw- ford, of New Brighton, represents his house with affability and dignity. Of course Mr. Mott was with us. I may suggest, Mr. Editor, that you keep the last paragraph in type and print it every week; when Mr. M. is not with us I will let you know. A gentleman who is touring this continent, and I believe the world, and who the readers of The Review have frequently heard of, was also with us for several days prior to our show. I allude to the illustrious Peter Barr, of Great Britain, not of London or the banks of the Clyde; he is too cosmo- politan for anything less than the whole island. His career has been written by far abler hands than mine. I will merely say that he is a unique, picturesque and even grotesque char- acter, with manners and a personality that is at ease (we fancy) either in the Cabin of Uncle Tom or the Palace of [Continued page 646.] Cincinnati Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 West 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in Florists' Supplies Special facilities for sliipping south, Unenualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG, Pres. Growers of CUT FLOWERS at Wholesale. Store: 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses: Pleasant Hill, Mo. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, - - ST. LOUIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale ROSES, and a fall line. Headquarters lor the Southwest. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Send in your Orders for THANKSGIVING Roses, Carnations, Mums ETC., early to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, ill. Long Distance 'Fhone 14. Mention The Review when you write. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS— OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. Adiantum Farleyense, CYCLAMENS) irTOpetm'' ^''"" SAMUEL, MURRAY, Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co.. 1017 Broadway, - KAKSAS CITY, MO. Mention The Review when you write. 3-in. pots, $20.00 perl00;4in. pots. $35.00 per 100. NOVEMBER 17 The Weekly Florists' Review* 645 \^JMC^40>, For C>^ Knowledgethat !WeOFPEK THE BEST N THE MARKET [HI5SEA50 7^ THANliS For 'IncreasedAbilityX To Satisfy The \ Wants OF OUR -. CUT J '• 646 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 17. 1S9S. Royalty, and an intermediate grade of "society. He is a most interesting man and it is good to see liim have the sense to retire on what I may be allowed to call a moderate competen- cy, and spending the evening of his life in viewing this world ere he leaves it. We would like much to have seen all our local men and visitors gather round in some social way. but weather dampened the spirits of all and the nearest we could get to a "gathering" was on Friday evening over a game of bowls. The crack (look at the score) members played and many looked on and cheered and kept the dust down. These are genuine and can be copied. The lateness of the hour and time of life of many members will explain some scores, but not all: it was "rocky" in the extreme: MONGRELS. G. McClure I'O lf>2 G. Fanoourt 113 S9 W. A. Adams 9i ^- D. B. Long 121 122 T. Coleman '9 ''> Peter Crowe 127 IfH 710 576 STRAIGHT FLORISTS. W. J. Palmer, Sr 77 104 G. Troup 160 115 W. Scott 1'2 101 W. Kasting 113 1« A. J. Scott lis l''i T.Clayton • SI 82 71S 720 w. s. MILWAUKEE. Bright days following a long siege of cloudy and rainy weather caused a lively demand for all varieties of cut flowers, especially violets, which had been at a standstill during the bad weather. Good shipping stock in roses and carnations found a ready market and mums, although plentiful, were kept moving at fair prices, Major Bon- nafion leading in demand. The chrysanthemum shows given at the stores of Wm. Edletsen and Benzel & Kellner were a success, and both firms report having derived consider- able benefit and trade from the same. Volk & Stewart have an excellent window decoration this week, neatly gotten up by their decorator, Mr. Schucht. The bouquet green market seems to be flourishing this season, Ellis & Pollworth receiving some large con- signments, reporting good demand from the south and east. This firm's palm business has been unusually large this fall. As there was no mum show here quite a number of the local florists at- tended the Chicago show. At the City market chrysanthemum plants predominate, and a good-sized plant can be purchased for very little money. The propagating house of the City Greenhouse will soon be ready for oc- cupancy, and Aug. Gerlach has been appointed gardener in charge. JOHN, WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. LIMITED 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. WholesaSe Florists. CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. write: for price list. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Bassett&Washburn wiETOR BROS 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ^°"'%td'Se°al%lfn'ClT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale. Ill, Mention The Review when you write. SUCCESSORSTO Rogers Park Floral Co. Cut Flowers 19-21 DOLPH ST CI-1 I C AG O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St,, Ctiicag-o, In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than e\er to handle vour orders. Mention The Review when you write. Full Line of Wire Ue- ._-r w Mi.ccssorto signs and florists' »■ / ^\■inte^ & Glover ^••S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly P'on\-arded. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave. - CHICAGO. Telephone Main 3208 G. A. KUEHN WHOLES.\LE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph SI,, Mention Flort»t»' Rev CHICAGO, ILL. when you write. A. G. Prince & Company WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SIPPLIES 8S and 90 Wabash Ave., - Chicago Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE II ni i\ui.iiii 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, Mention Florists' Review when you write. St. Louis Cut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine SI., ST, LOUIS, MO, Reviewr when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO, ,..Home Grown Stock... Always mention the Florists' Review wheP writing advertisers. NOVEMBER 17, 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 647 ti*^.'*^i*B.^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Roses and Carnations i WE ARE NOW CUTTING FROM 50,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES. TOCK IS NEVER SCARCE WITH US. WE MAKE PROMPT SHIPMENT AND CAN ALWAYS SEND GOOD FLOWERS. ^ ^ THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST. CHICAGd, .Xuvemlier lil. iS9S, AMERICAN BEAUTV Extra long stem per doz.. $t.00 to$3.00 2i-inch stem ■■ 3.00 to 3.50 20 •• ■ 2.50 13 " •■ 1.50to 2.00 12 " • 1.25 S " " 1.00 METEOR per 100, $8.00 to 8.00 BRIDESMAID ■ B.OO to 8.00 BRIDE • B.OOto S.OO KAISERIX ■• 6.00 to S.OO PERLE ■• 3.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS ■ 1.50 to 2.00 good ■■ 2.00to S.OO fancy ■■ 4.00 to 5.00 .\11 other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review wh ;n you write. RIMROSES' P ■ 5000 Choice Chinese Primroses, from H z% and 3-incli pots, ready for sK- and 4-mch pots, in the following separate colors ; Single White, Single Bright Rose. '^ Blue, " Cheswick Red, " Fern Leaved, Double Red. Tliese are extra fine strong plants and grown from the VERY CHOICEST seed, selected from the largest and finest flowering plants only, not from the ordinary cheap mixed seed that produce unsatisfactory flowering plants. We do not offer our plants in competition with plants grown from the cheap mixed seed. We offer our plants in separate colors as above, carefully packed and sent by mail, or if sent by express extra plants added to help pay express charges, at the following prices: 10 for $0.65 50for $2.25 2-) '• 1.25 100 " 4.00 .500 bv express, not prepaid. $17,50 Sample sent for 10 cents mi stamps. THE PAGE SEED CO. Dealers in SEEDS. PLANTS and BULBS. Lock Box 175. GREENE, N.Y. Mention Florlats' Review when you write. Special bedders, double and semi-double, as card, Harrison, Grant. B. Poitevine, LaFrance, Nutt, L. Kelway, M. Buclier, Harcourt, Bonnat, Cts. Castries, aiid a host ol other best single and double, bedding and market sorts. Extra strf^ng rooted, any quantity, sr2.00 per 1,000, e.xpress ; |l.,5u per 100, mail. COLEUS, in 25 superb kinds, 75c per 100. mail. Cash with order, please. DANIEIi K. HEBB, Iiancaster, Pa. Always mention the Florists' Review whej writing advertisers. iliiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiriiii iiii!:»iiiiliiiiii! iiiiriiin! niniciiiiii. gum :iiiii: iimi: mir iimn !iiiii;:iiiiiii:iiiiiiii:!iiiiiii.:iiiiiiijiiiiiiiiii|i| iliiii;iilliii:;iilliiifii BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Mitchell Co. Linville. N. c. iiii!iiiiiiiiiiiii{:]iiii:;iiiiiii:iiiiiiiniliiiniiiiiiiiiilliii:iiiiiiiiiilii!:iiilliir!^ Mention The Review when you write. Geraniums.^ CORDATA COMPACTA. 3' 2 inch plants, %1M per 100. 4-incii plants, $15.00 per 100. Casli witii order. H. niUMBRe, Box 650. BI.UE ISLAND. II.I. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. Kathli-en I'antlind, strong pkiuts, Jlo.iKI per 100. Red Wave, " ■■ 7,00 HOPP & laEMKE, (Paul Post Olficei East Grand Rapids, Mich. ' "• WEBEB & SONS, - OAKLAND. MD. Mention Florists' Review when you write. i Mention Florists' Review when you write. Adiantuiti Cuneatum, STKUXG PL-WTS, 1-inch pot = . Sl 50 per dozen, $12.00 per hundred. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. 648 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 17, 1S98. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL AnENTION. feroR Bros. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF... Cut Flowers T.^: Thanksgiving P rice List Per do/. Am. Beauty, extra Inngstem. $4.00 to $5.00 24-in. stem. 3.00 to 3.50 20-in. " 2.50 15-in. '■ 1.50 to 2.00 12-in. " 1.25 S-in. ■■ 1.00 Meteor per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 Bridesmaid K.OO to S.OO Ij.OO to S.OO H.OOto 8.01 Perle • 3.00 to 5.00 Carnations 1..50to 2.00 good. 2.00 to 3.00 fancy, " 4.00 to 5.00 west market .All other stock at lo prices. No charge for packing. 1 We are Headquarters for... American Beauties of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. Our Brides, OF GAR IN ^Tl O PS S-*.-* .-».•* We grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wietor Bros. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincin- nati, Oliio, price list cut flowers; Standard Fertilizer Co., Philadelphia; native guano; S. J. Baldwin, Seneca, Kas., the Baldwin Cherry; same, nursery stock; Caleb Boggs, Ches- wold, Del., early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage plants; V. Lemoine & Fils, Nancy, France, seeds, bulbs and plants; Rosebank, Cincinnati, 0., wholesale cut flower list; South Side Floral Co., Springfleld, 111., wholesale price list cut flowers; Gustav Ludwig. Allegheny, Pa., bulbs, holly, Christ- mas trees, etc.; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, wholesale price list cut flowers and florists' supplies; Richard Vincent. Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md., vegetable and other plants; L. E. Archias & Bro., Carthage, Mo., seeds, bulbs and plants; Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa., wholesale trade list nursery stock; W. K. Nelson, Augusta, Ga., field grown roses; C. W. Benson, Alvin, Tex., fruit trees, strawberry plants, flowering bulbs and ornament- al shrubbery; Ellis & Pollworth. Mil- waukee, Wis., wholesale price list cut flowers, palms, bulbs, florists' sup- plies; Wm. N. Westgate. Brunner, Tex., fall and winter price list decora- tive evergreens. HARDY ROSES The Finest Collection in America. ELLWANGER & BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, \. Y. Mention Florists' Rev-lev Special Offer of PAUMS, Etc. 6-in. pots. Areca Lutesce Cocos Wedde 1.25 1.50 4.00 7.50 ....per 1(J0, 12.00 •' 25.00 $ ..50 to .75 Kentia Belmoreana. fine plants I.fOto 1.25 Kentia Forsteriana. single plants. 5.00 Kentia Forsteriana. 1 pot $6(0 to 7.50 Kentia Forst. large plants. * above are all cool gro to 5«4 ft. 10.00 to 12.00 n. stocky plants in fine condition. Mention Florists' Review when yi 4-in.pots, Latania Borbonica per 100, 12.00 Latania Borbonica. 3 in a pot, strong per doz. 15.00 Phoenix Rupicola, characterized leaves 1..50 Livistona RotundifoUa, very handsome plants 75 Livistona Rotundiiolia, fair .50 Dracena Terminalis. 25 in. high, nicely colored 75 to 1.00 Dracenia Sanderiana, strong plants per doz., 3.00 Nephrolepis Exaltata Bos- toniensis. fair per do2 IiEMVEIi BALL. Wissinoming, Philadelp I write. 12.00 hia. NOVEMBER 17. The Weekly Florists' Review* 649 BAS8ETT & WA8HBIR\, Ghrysanthemums, ^ ^ THE VERY BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES, m ^ THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. uties. extra long stems per do? " 12-inch sliorter stems Al per 100. $6.00- $4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1..50 l.UO - 7.00 Bridesmaids, M. Meteors, hi 4.00 B.OO- 5.00 3.00- «.00- 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 ASSORTED ROSES. Our selection per ICO. $*,!» CARNATIONS. Common, colored pe white Fancy Carnations Bradt. fancy yellow 100. $2.o:)-$3.00 3.00 4.00 li.OU VALLEY. Cold storage, good flowers,, per 100, $4.00- $5.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Yellow, choice tlo White. Medium size — lers perdoz. H.50-$2.00 ■• 1.50—2.00 '• 1.00— 1.25 MISCELLANEOUS. Adiantum per 100, $1.00 Fnnceps, very fine " 2.00 Smila.\ per doz.. $1,50 " 12.00 Common Ferns, per 1,000, 1.50 " .20 Galax Leaves, " 1..50 ,20 .\sparagus per string, ..50 Sprays per 100, 1.00 WE WERE IN IT AT THE SHOW. Tea Roses, ENTRIES PRIZES Carnations, 14 ENTRIES 12 PRIZES 1st on Kaiserins 1st on Bridesmaids 1st im Perles 1st on Garretts 2d on Brides 2d on Meteors 1st on best 50 blooms Flora Hill ist on best 50 blooms any other white (Mary Wood) 1st on best 50 blooms Jubilee 1st on best 50 blooms Wni. Scott ist on best 50 blooms Mayor Pingree ist on best 50 blooms. .•. . . any other yellow (Gold Nugget) ist on best 50 bloiims striped (Psyche) 1st on best 25 blooms. . .introduction of i8q8 (White Cloud) 2d on best 50 blooms Daybreak 2d on best 50 blooms McBurney 2d on best 50 blooms Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 2d on best 50 bloiims Triumph The above record shows where to obtain gfood stock. Buy direct from the grower and get a more even run of flowers and fresher cut. Our facilities for cooling, handling and packing the stock are the best in the West. We plant 1,000 Valley every day this season and have Asparagus, both sprays and strings; Smilax, Maiden Hair and Princess Ferns and other stock in abundance. Bassett & Washburn Store, 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Hinsdale,Mll. The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 17. 1S9S. We are the Oldest and Largest Hoi PRIGt LIST. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 'iO D. AT COST. PRICE PER HUNDRED Am. Beauties, $ 8.00 to $J2.00 Am. Beauties, fancy, fair lengtli 15.00 to 20.00 Am. Beauties, long 20.00 to 35.00 Meteors, extra select 4.00 to 6.00 Brides, Maids, extra select 4.00 to 6.00 Meteors, Brides, Maids, good average 3.00 to 5.00 Perles, extra select 3.00 to 5.00 Carnations, extra select 2.00 to 3.00 Carnation-, good average stock 1.50 to 2.00 All Flowers in Season at lowest market rates. Stor<> open until iiitiO P. 31. week days, until Xoon Sun extra selecr or liiali unless otherwise ordered. ade uoods LOOK HERE!! WHAT DO I NEED FOR m OSes Thanks^ tarnations P Medium $4.00 to $10.00 Chrysanthemums! SPECIAL JOBBERS IN ALL KINDS OF [ This Year's Customers Must Be Ours Next Year The Values « NOVEMBER 17. The Weekly Florists* Review, ' i'S^ Li^sa m the West and are Still Growing. f. m. ITBROSCo PRICE LIST. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, p. AND D. AT COST. PRICE PER HUNDRED Violets $ 1.25 to$ J.75 Valley 4.00 to 6.00 Smilax 12.50 to 15.00 Adiantum .60 to I.OO Asparagus per string, 50c to 65c Galax ■. per M, $1.50 .20 Common Ferns per M, 1.50 .20 I « T I I I n I W>« Common Ferns and Galax, 500 sold at 1000 rates. iVnOlCSfllC LUt rIOWCrS ^^"^'^^ work « .speoiaUjrOu WIKE GOODS wc < an flis< ouiit OUR OWN OK ANY OTHER LIST. AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, ™- — ^ . L/^K^^K A».^ „ cw III iniRII'E FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS i/abash Ave., Roon,s22and23. Chicago, Hi. ^ ON LARGE LOTS =^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ liOUg Distance T<-I<'|(li(»nt' Exi»i<'ss 4<>(>. ving ^ "Cmilax, Hardy Ferns, Adiantum IF IT'S FROM lOlets KENNICOTT BROS. CO. ~=^=' ITS GOOD. ORDERS BOOKED NOW )FFERs Chrysanthemums ! ^^^.^^^w^ ilRABLE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. give are our best Advertisements 652 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE ELORIST*^ ORCHIDS. supply CATTLEYAS, DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, CVPRIPEDIUMS, Etc., ipply eel St i Selected Stock', at short A constant snpply o£" SELECT VALLEY tlic year loiuid. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Ptiiladelphia, Pa. Mention Florists' Revle MOUNT KISCO, N. Y. The flower show given by the Bed- ford Flower Club and the Westchester County Horticultural Society, Nov. 10 to 12. was a decided success, and all concerned deserve much credit. One of the most interesting features was the School competition, in which $40 was .offered in prizes for geraniums grown by school children. All the schools in the district competed and there was much rivalry. The class calling for 25 mums in not less than eight varieties, in which a $75 prize was offered, brought out a superb lot of blooms. There were six competitors. Wm. Turner, gardener to "Wm. Rockefeller, was first; Wm. Duckham, gardener to H. McK. Twom- bly, second; Wm. Scott, gardener to T. Eastman, third. For collection of 75 blooms in 12 va- rieties A. T. Brill_ Pawling, N. Y., was first; A. L. Marshall, of same place, second. A. L. Marshall was first for 6 blooms white, 6 red and 6 any other color. Wm. Duckham for 6 yellow and e pink. In chrysanthemum plants J. D. Layng was first for collection, H. A. Spavins for specimen. In cut roses J. D. Layng took firsts for collection and 6 blooms of one i a- riety. In carnations was first for 12 blooms of one variety and H. A. Spav- ins for 6 blooms. W. Wills was ahead on violets and A. L. Marshall on (;auna flowers. In miscellaneous plants A. L. Mar- shall took firsts for collection decora- tive plants, specimen plant, collection Rex begonias and specimen Rex be- gonia, and six plants, suitable for house decoration. H. A. Spavins for pair araucarias, collection geraniums, specimen flowering begonia and speci- men plant of recent introduction. Quite a lengthy list of prizes was awarded in the classes for amateurs who do not employ gardeners. UTICA, N. Y.— Giblin & Co., the manufacturers of steam and hot water heaters, have absorbed the foundry business of another large concern, and the combined establishments will be conducted together under the old title. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit S:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. \ WE LEAD IN I : PRICES, QUALITY, SERVICE. | I GREEN i HOLLY I : WREATHING..* : MISTLETOE, Etc. It is to every Florist's advantage to corre- spond with us on these items. We know how, have the stock and proper facilities for instan- taneous service. ^ Can save you money whether you buy ^ by the crate, ton or carload. ^ 5 Send for 3pecial Holiday Circular .... ^ I W. W, BARNARD & CO. I i 161-163 E. Kinzie St. CHICAGO. % Mention Florists' Review when you wrltp Headquarters for WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WM. F.'KASTING, F. STOKES, ngr. 444 Sixth Ave . PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Plione 2985 Roses, Carnations and all kinds seasonable flowers. Orders punctually filled within shortest notice. Florists' Supplies and all kinds of Wire Designs alwaxs in stock. ignments of good stock solicited. OUR EST.ABLISHED GOOD REPUT.^TION IN WESTERN NEW YORK WILL INDUCE YOU TO GIVE US A FAIR TRIAL Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 412 East 34fh St.. New York. NEAR THE 1 ERk\ Open Every Morning at rt o'clock lor the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Green and Bronze. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands .\ur- 1150 Tremont Bldg., seryin North Carolina. BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. ISTLETOE SI cut. pack and ship same dav, the hnest cjiiality of well berried Mistletoe you Let us quote vou prices on vour Xinas ■livered b\ express fresii to vour door. FURROW BROS., Guthrie, Okla. Mention The Review when you write. Jssion Florist, 495 Washington St.. BUFfALO, N. Y. Also Dealer Mention Florists' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-iowTi or- ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St. Mention The Revle PHILADELPHIA, PA. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 11 THE UAROBST .^^ SUPPLY HOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSIES «f .R'S'. usual, $1.00 per package 3-16 oz. No more Plants before December 1, except transplanted blooming stock at $10.00 per 1000, F. O. B. express. Cash with Order. C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you wTite. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 653 HINT'S WEEKLY QIOTATIONS Taking effect Monday Nov. 21, 189!<. Subject to Change Without Notice. We are Headquarters for CUT aOWERS. THANKSGIVING PRICES. ROSES. Good stock scarce. Beauties, long per doz., $.3.03—4.00 mediu short Brides Kaiserin Maids Meteors Perles Our selection.. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES To the TRADE only. 3.0O 100-1.50 .i.OO— 7.00 " " 5.00-7. CO " 5.00-7.00 •■ 5.00-7.00 '■ 4.00-6.00 '■ 4.00-5.00 CaRNATIONS. Fancy per 100, $3.tO— 4.0O Selected Stock ■' 2.50-3.00 Good ■■ 2.00—2.50 GREENS. Asparagus per string, $ .50 Ferns— .\diantum per 100. 1.00 Common Fancy .. .per 1.000, 1.50 Smilax per doz., 1.25—1.50 Wild Smilax, in stock. Large case $8.00 Medium ...r 5.50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Galax Leaves, green, bronze, $1. .50 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS. Chrysanthemums ordinary, .per doz xtra. $ .75-1,50 1.50— 3. CO 1..50— 2.00 5.00-6. OO Callas Valley per 100, Ivy Leaves " .eo .'Mvssum '■ .15 Violets '■ 1.00-1.50 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. ^^ Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. For QUALITY, PROMPTNESS and PRICE we have always been in the lead. We are HEADQUARTERS for all Florists' needs and carry the largest stock in the West. Note a few of our prices. ^^^^J-^^J-^^^ Gape Flowers, K"od quality, white, 60c per lb. ; colored, best shades, $J.50 per lb. Bone Meal, absolutely pure, free from acid and ground tine ; 50 lbs.. $1.00; loo lbs., $2.00; 200 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $8.00; 1,000 lbs., $15.50; 2,000 lbs. (one ton), $30.00. Rubber Hose, Whirlpool, manufactured especially for greenhouse use, .m extra fine hose at a low price, 100 feet, $10.00. Mose Couplers, the Acme, quick, neat and no twisting of the hose. Send for prices. Immortelles, natural yellow, per doz., $2.00; per ioo,$J5.00; colored, pur[)le, scarlet, pink, lavender, blue, white, etc., per dnz., $2.50; ju-r 100, $18.00. Florists' Knives, genuine Saynor, budding, each $1.00. Boston Letters. We are agents for these. Buy at head- quarters. The best letter in the market. Per 100, $2.00. Spfiagnum Moss, good, clean; each bale weighs over 40 lbs., per bale, $1.00; 12 bales, $9.00. Sheet Moss for Windows, per bale, 50c. Tissue Paper, per ream of 400 sheets, 40c per bundle^ 10 reams, $3.50. Putty Bulbs, Scollay's, each 80c; per do/.., $8.25. Raffia, for tving, clean long strings, per lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.30; 100 lbs., $12.00. Ribbon, Santa Maria and Honesty. Send for price and samples; both sure to please. Thermometers, all styles. We 'especially recommend tin case for greenhouses as accurate; each 12c; 12 fiir$l,20. Tin Foil, regular grade, 10 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $7.25. Terms Cash. Wire, annealed. Send for latest quotations, they are very low We make no charge for packing, and deliver goods on board cars in Chicago, free. We carry in stock everything a Florist needs and send catalogue upon application. We solicit your patronage. D. M. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. 654 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 17. 1S9S. Get Your Cut Flowers FROM W. E. LYNCH. REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT. The Right Kind. The Right Price. Place Your Orders Now for Thanksgiving. ^-"^ChicagO, 19-21 Randolph Street. Mention Florists' Review whe SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Robt. Sandiford, Mansfield. O., has registered at the secretary's office the following new plants: Pelargonium Sandiford 's Surprise; large black blotches on upper petals, edged fiery red, surrounded with a broad band of white. Lower petals white, with bright red spots in center of each. Sandiford's Wonder, semi-double, pure white, heavily fringed and crum- pled. Some flowers showing small maroon spots in upper petals. Sandiford's Best, pink, edged with a deep band of white; large pure white throat; large full trusses. John H. Taylor, Bayside, N. Y.. has registered at the secretary's office new rose Admiral Dewey, a light pink sport from Mme. Caroline Testout. "WM. J. STE'WART, Sec'y. 1^- ADVERTISING RESULTS. Florists' Publishing Co.. Gentle- men: I advertised a batch of plants in The Florists' Review and another florists' trade paper. The entire stock was sold in six days and three-quar- ters of the orders came through the advertisement in The Review. I con- gratulate you on the success of the Review as an advertising medium. JOHN 'W'ELSH YOUNG. Germantown, Pa., Oct. 2.5, 1898. rAiii^ifA^ SPECIMENS FOR 8-INCH POTS. $6.00 per 12. 50.000 Plants, Z'.in. pots, $5.00 per 100, express. ^-Ji 24 by mail for $1.50 Hfgg@HHian SB Mams The Review when you J. M. THORBURN & CO, Late of 15 John Street, Have REMOVED TO ^g CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK. CATALOGUE OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS for Florists now ready and mailed free on application. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 2000 Field-Grown Dahlia Roots, best double large flow, and pompon, as fine as any in the mar- ket, $:i.00 per 100. 500 l-vear roots, Platycodon grandiflora alba, $4.00 per 100. .\quilegia Coerulea. Digitalis, Campanula, hardy Asters. Calliopsis, Rudbeckia Golden Glow, new dwarf Phloxes, fine for cutting, and other hardy useful perennials at low rates. 10.000 to 15.000 Asparagus roots 2-year, Colossal. Palmetto and Columbian White Mammoth- make an offer for the last. E. HAENTZE, Fond du Lac, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. o2-pas:e ]iauiphlet or. "Ashes as a Fertilizer, for the askinsr. Every farmer should have one. GEO. STEVENS, PETERBORO', ONT.. Mention Florists' Review Always Mention the.... riorists" Review ■When Writing Advertisers. NOVEMBER 17. 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. -^liiy.L.L.AAiU.LtLl4tUL.kAii4i.L.L.iA^y.li.ii.iivy.L.kAi^tA.li.i«.lity.Ai.kAALtA.li, Beauties, Roses and Carnations. ...Cut Flowers... '""^*''"rwTr:.rA«rrs?: 4 Washington Street KQ E EXPECT TO HAVE A LARGE SUPPLY OF AMERICAN BEAUTIES, METEORS, MAIDS, BRIDES, CHRYSAN- THEMUMS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, VIOLETS, ETC. TRY TO GET AS MUCH OF YOUR ORDER AS POS- SIBLE IN EARLY AS WE WILL HAVE MORE TIME TO ARRANGE TO MEET ALL DEMANDS A. L. RANDALL, 4 Washington St. CHICAGO. Prices Take Effect Monday, November 21. TELEPHONK 1496. Store Open Until 7 P. M. Sinulays Until 12 Noon. PRICE LIST PER 00. Am. Beauty, long $20.00 t.. $30.00 " medium, 2o-in. J5.00 to J 8.00 short,8to i2-in. 6.00 to 10.00 Meteors, Maids, Brides select 4.00 to 6.00 Perles 3.00 to 4.00 Carnations, long 1,25 to 2.00 " very laney, 3.00 Lily of the \'alley 4.00 to 6.00 Mums, fancy varieties. JO.OO to 20.00 extra fine 8.00 to J 2.00 very good 4.00 to 6.00 X'inlets 1.50 to 2.00 Common Ferns, per looo $1.50 Smilax JO.OO to 12.00 Adiantum .75 to I.OO Paper White Narcis- sus, fine 3.00 to 4.00 Importer ....of Florists' Supplies ^^^I'l^^fri'ifUfTi'ifTTfTi'^wi^fn'i'yf^fTi'ifi^fri^^fri^^fTi^^fTifUfr' 656 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* NOVEMBER 17. 1S9S. (Chrysanthemums. L„j THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION IN AMERICA. WHEN IN NEED OF PLANTS, correspond with \x%. ^ ^ J^ ^ ^ NATHA^ SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, Mich. BERLIN. ONT. I suppose these are the first notes that ever appeared in public from this flourishing little town, and I trust they may not be the last, but that as the place increases in size the love of flowers and the quantity of notes may increase also. Should these latter de- sirable events occur the florists' bank account should increase in the same ratio. There Is good ground to work on here, but so far it has been sadly neg- lected; flower.? have been grown in a sort of spasmodic, happy-go-lucky sort of way, and the people have bought them, but no one so far seems to have pushed the business or tried to culti- vate the taste. Messrs. Kemenski & Stansbury have up till lately had the business all to themselves and they do quite a large market and design trade along with their extensive vegetable trade. Many of the upper ten in Berlin, Waterloo and the surrounding country, however, seem to want something a little better than they have been accustomed to, and if Mr. Ewing, the recent new- comer from Toronto, is any good he should soon be able to work up a fair trade. Chrysanthemums are of course the principal stand-by just now. Mr. Ew- ing is cutting some as good Ivories as one can see anywhere; also some Helen Bloodgoods, fine, large, salable blooms. What is the matter with this as a good pink? So far as I have seen it is a good grower, not too lanky, large, very handsome flower, of the kind that takes with customers of the feminine persuasion, and every bloom on the bench is good, like Ivory. Has anyone got anything against it? I don't see it mentioned at all — Bonnaf- fon is the best yellow I see. The plant trade here is fair; it can probably be improved. People seem to have a fad for Rex begonias, not a first class house plant, either. A. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $_*jmi Rex. mixed. Mrs. Pollock im Rex. 30 named varieties 1.00 Coleus. 50 varieties l.CO '* mixed $5.00 per 1,000 bO separate colors. 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 silver leaf, rose scented l.nO Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 I mpatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pefargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2j^-in. 4.00 Rex. mixed " 4.00 Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 3.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 3.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon \'erbena 4.00 Forget-me-not. winter flowering 3.00 Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 '^^^ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. (.). D. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertowii, N. V. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Samples for |899 Last Call. Do You Want Them? All First Class and Protected. 500 Carnations— McGowan. Fortia and Opiielia, $4.00 per 100 or $15.tO for lot: l.OOi. California Vio- let Clumps, $3.00 per 100; 500 Ladv Campbell Clumps, $5.00 per 100 ; 1.000 Lady Carnpbell, pots, $2.50 per 100 ; 1,000 Swanlev White, pots. $3.00 per 100; 200 Allen's Defiance Mignonette, pots. S2.00 per lllu, llilKKl Clumps Cannas, lou, best sorts; 10,0110 Rooted Cuttings. What do you want? BENJ. CONNELL. Florist, WEST GROVE. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. We Still Ha LAST CALL? .iOO Scott. 100 Bridesmaid. 31X1 Rose Oueen. I.IKK) Ivory. Jig- ALL Al PLANTS. AT A B.VRGAIN. Write for Prices. CRABB & HUNTER, ''''i!l?c"H.-""'^' Me The Revl < SEED, s J. B.'s Challenge is all that the L„„__J word implies. TRY IT. w^w-»« Trade Packet, One Dollar Casli. JOHN BEIMFORD, Wilton June, Iowa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. LONO'S Floral Calendars. ARE NOW READV Original, Flowery, Artistic, Handsome and Low Priced. Something customers will appreciate. THREE SAMPLES, 12c in stamps, Eight for 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write fiHotCarnations READY NOW. Scott and McGowan at $5.50 per 100. Genesee. $12.00 per 100. Rubber Plants, Ficus Elastlca. .5-inch, at $5.00 per dozen. Asparagus Sprengerii, $60O per loo Primroses, $4,TOperioo. Smilax, S-.UO per 1(X), field grown. Hydrangeas, $30,oo penoo. Vinca variegated, $5.00 per lOO. WM. F. KASTING, 495 Washing-ton St., EUPPAIO, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. M i i tn ^ Stock Plants UN 13 $1.00 per doz. CASH WITH Lady Fltzwygram Glory of Pacific Marlon Henderson Mrs.H. Robinson Mrs. Perrin Golden Trophy ,„ E. H. Blameuser. Niles Centre. Cook Co.. III. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ... PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Seedj^i' Florists' gatalog ucs 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Florists' Review when you write. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. 1899 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 657 Announcement. i899 Having added largely to our greenhouse plant we are now better than ever prepared to supply first class Florists' plants at prices allowing a good profit to the florist. We have added many new and valuable plants to our list and call particular attention to our select line of Novelties as well as to our large, healthy stocks of STANDARD VARIETIES. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We sliall offer new varieties iif sterling merit in yellow, white anrl pink, amung tneni Admiral Dewey, an entirely new and striking shade of deep oraug'e yellow. We offer also stock plants of the best of the introductions of last year and a full line of stock plants of standard sorts. ^3 GERANIUMS. We have full sets of the Novelties of recent introduction by the leading Freueli and Eug'lisli growers, many of them of such striking colors and markings as to create a lively interest in the Geranium by all who have seen them. Our list will cover all the different types, such as double and single Aureole, £ng'lislt Round Flowered, double and single Bedders and double and single Bruants. Our stock of Stand- ar«l Varieties is large and our list especially well selected. CARNATIONS. In conjunction with Messrs. F. Dorner & Sons, we shall introduce valuable commercial seedlings, such as Oeii- eralMaceo, a rich scarlet maroon; General Gomez, a brilliant cardinal crimson; G. H. Crane, a dazzling deep scarlet; and a white seedling' of the type of Siiowden, of dwarf habit, suitable for side benches. Our list of standard sorts include New York, Mrs. Janu's Dean, VVliite Cloud, Bon Ton, Gold Nugget, Mrs. G. M. Bradt, Daybreak, Vietor, Wellesley, Evelina, Empres.s, Flora Hill, Al'gyle, and several other well tried varieties. We have ten large houses in Carnations and having added ample cold frames, with heat for holding young stock, shall be prepared to fill large orders with clean, healthy cuttings and plants. CANNAS. The new variety. President McKinley, has proved to the satisfaction of all Canna growers that it is the best dwarf crimson bedding Canna introduced, really the gem of the collection. We have a fine stock of it and can till all orders that are sent in season. We have also fine stocKs of Pres. Cleveland, Sec'y Cha- baniie, Beaute Poitevine.Mr.s. Fairman Rogers, Philadelpliia, and all the leading standard sorts. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. Fine bushy plants, in 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch pots, and 8-inch pans, ready for grand specimens for Christmas and Easter. PANDANUS VEITCHII. .A hi)use full of well grown specimen plants, \n 5-inch, 6-inch and 7-inch pots, at prices ranging from $J.OO, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 each, uiiwards. KENTIAS BELMOREANA AND FORSTERIANA. Strong, clean, stocky, cool grown plants, from 5-inch and 6-inch pots, in tine shape, at $1.00 to $1.50 each. NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA. In 2', -inch, vinch and j-inch pots and 8-inch pans. ACALYPHA SANDERII. We are headquarters for this striking new bedding and decorative plant. DAHLIAS. A select stock in varieties that flower profusely in this climate and are suitable for florists, either as bedding plants or for cut flowers. Our 1899 Price List will be issued earl.v in January, and will contain full description.s of all the best novelties, anil cuts of tin- most strikiiiu' and meritorious varieties. Before deciding on your pur- chases for 1899 it will |>a,\ you to Wiiit and stu'. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L». DlUbOPS, BlOOmSbUP^, Pa. M'liiinn ThP Review when vou write. HARDY SHRUBS! A INo.l stock M > sele Assorted in 25 V; DU S30 per lOlXl, 1 'e and price lists fur tl -iptni rade. ogue SAMUEL C. MOON, MOBBISVIIiI-i:, - - Bucks Co., Fa. Mention The Review when you write. Rooted Cuttings. Col. N'erbenas. S va Geraniums, as Petunias, doul 7 varieties Will exchange some of abo\ e for I*i eties.. .75c rted..$l.CO ■• il.50 nerarias, or both. E. H. SMITH & CO. Mention Florists' Review $:i.00perl.000 6.00 S.OO 12.50 imulasorCiii- Macomb, 111. when you write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Florists, RICHMOND, - INDIANA. lO.UOO Begonias, -i'/^-in.. ui Wliite Rubra. l',i.i. b: ,. ant, Erfordii, Alba Picta, Sandcrsoui, Mctal- lica and 10 others, $2.C0 per 100. $15.' 0 per lOOii. 2.0C0 Primulas, Chinese and Obconica. 2?-;-inch. $2.00 per 100. I.OOO Brownie, a new Coleus, fine bc-dder. $5.00 per 100. 5.000 Geraniums. Hermine ; 5.000 S. A. Nutt ; 1.000 .Mad. Bruant : 2.000 \V. P. Simmons ; 2.000 Mar- vel ; 2.000 Dr. Blanch ; 2,IX)0 Perrie Xeal and I.OOO Columbia, all 2K-in., $2.00 per 100. $15.W per lt>00, and 22 other varieties, iustasgood. 211,1100 Hardv Puiks Clumps, in two rnlnrs ?> ■ « per 1110 The Morris Floral Co., Morris, ill. HOLLY, HOLLY -d BOUQUET GREEN Verv choice Delaware Hollv $:i.00 per c?.^e. Good Delaware Hollv ' 2.30 Bouquet Green : '. . . 4.00 per lOo Galax Leaves 1,00 per ICOO Moss, Peat, Palm Leaves, all kinds of deco- rative goods. Laurel Ropeing and Running Cedar. Holly Wreaths $3.30 per 100. Special prices on large orders. Term?- Ca^i: A. K. SAVACOOIf, - - IiEWES, DEI.. Mention Florists' Review when you wr!te. NOVEMBER 17, "^ The Weekly Florists^ Review* JADOO. ^ List of Plants that were awarded Prizes at the Exhibition of the ^ Pennsylvania Horticultural Society held in Philadelphia, ;| November 8th to 12th, 1898. ir CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Plants, 3 Prizes. ;| CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Cut Flowers, 5 ^ ORCHIDS, 40 Varieties of Cypripediums, I " ir FERNS, I ^ CROTONS, Specimen Plant and Collection 3 J ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, I ^ GERANIUMS, I FOLIAGE AND FLOWERING PLANTS, 41 Varieties, I PALMS, 2 Prizes awarded at the November Exhibition of the Connecticut Horticultural JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID are for sale by all prominent Seedsmen and Dealers. tI* •F All of the !ilM>ve jdaiits were «-itli«'r ^lowii in .lADOO FIliKK :iii0 LK^UID. A e i>l<'t<' list ol tlie varieties of above plants fiirnislieil on ^ applieation ju Society, for plants grown m Jadoo. J^ ^ First Prize for Chrysanthemums. ^ Ju Display of J 2 named plants, J 2 distinct varieties as follows : Good Gracious, Miss. G. Sf ^^ Pitcher, Mrs. W. P. Raynor, V. Morel, Whitnall, Robinson, Cfiilds, Violet King, L. »|, Ju Canning, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Perrin, and Mrs. Bullock. ^ ^ First Prize for Chrysanthemum. *|; Ju Best Specimen Plant. ( Amateur Class. ) •!« J First Prize for Chrysanthemums. |^ Ju Best Collection of not less than 6 varieties (Amateur Class). The plants shown were »^ Af as follows: Mutual Friend, V. H. Hallock, Golden Trophy, Gold Standard, Inter Ocean, »|« »f^ Golden Fleece, Mayflower, Major Bonnaffon, Marie Stuart, Mile. Marthe and Ivory. •,{« T Grow your plants in JADOO FIBRE or water them in JADOO LIQUID and raise Prize Winners. T I THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. | ^ 817 Fairmount Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, PA. i* i' Mention The Review when you write. 662 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 17. isg*. iiiiiiLiiiiiiiiiiiiiLiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiin We Pay | More for Holly than other dealers do. It secures for us a Choice and Select Grade. Why? I We Charge No More .^an other Why? I LET IS BOOK VOIR ORDER NOW. It pleases us to please you, and We Want Your Trade. Choice Select Delaware Holly, Knffht kIossv leaver and full ol red I.L-rries. Per case $ 4.5U Per Scases 21.00 Bouquet Green, fresh stock per crate. $4.00 Bouquet Green Wreathing', Per 100 vards. medium $ 3.00 ■ 100 •■ lieavv ■ lOlM '■ medium 4.00 I ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, wis. I lliii:;iiilliiiiiiliii:'iiiiiiM)i|[ii iiinii mill! iiiiii; iiiiiniiiiii niiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiiJiiiiiiiJiiiiiKiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiii.iiiiiii miii: iiiiiii iiiiiiuiiiiii miii! jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiibjiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiii^^ Mention The Review when you write. WMMWiW^MMMMW'^ €> ^ ^ €> © €» §>■ e> e»' €» © C^ ©©€»©€» €» €> ^ S> €> © © © © $^ © © €> ©»*f>' m 1 i m m i i Telephone... _ _ ...Harrison o5' Estimates Furnished on Application. Work Delivered when Ordered. Forms Called for and DcUvered- The I» SdS9\9 Kd s& S^ «k> S>» Vd .V9 .« NOVEMBER 17, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 663 New Dwarf CIPID Sweet Pea - Burpee's "BEAITY." Bl'KPEES BEAl'TY CUPID, while l.ciiiR ahva\-ol the- true Cupid t\pe-growing onh six to seven inches high, with deep emerald green foliaoje— bears Howers fully equal in si/e, form and and substance to tlie best of the new tall Sweet Peas. The handsome large Howers are borne most profuselv all over the plant in clusters of three at the top of strong stems. Of unusual breadth, ratlier pointed at the top. and edges re-curved, giving It the deeply hooded effect of Prince of Wales or Her Majesty. The standard is a delicate and yet decided rose color, lightening to nearly white at the edges, and slightly striped with carmine at the base. The wings are suffused rosy-carmine, deepening at the edges. A vigorous grower, it is a wonderfully free bloomer, and besides its beauty in the garden promises to be of real value as a commercial flower in greenhouses New Sweet Pea - Burpee's "EARLIEST OF ALL" "Everv florist will be eager to have this dis- tinct new strain, wlien we state that it is iden tical with the Extra Early Blanche Ferry except that it is more dwarf in growth and comes intn full bloom at least ten days earlier ' The prophecy just quoted from our remarks last year has been more than verified as tlie de mand was extraordinary, and we Iiave received most enthusiastic letters as to the unique \alue of Earliest of Ai-l. both for forcing and open ground. The illustration was engraved from a photograph of a spray of flowers e\ actly natural size. This most valuable new strain originated with Mr. Thomas Goi i i who wrote us, September 10. 1S97. "The new 'Earliest of AIT were so closeh selected that their habit was UNiFORML\ dwari after slight roguing, as compared with parLiit plants, coming into general bloom fully two weeks before the Extra Early Blanche Ferr\ showed scattered bloom. The distinctueness in early habit was so marked in all stages of development as to invite interrogations from EVERY visiting seedsman as to the diftertnco between this selection and its parent stock growing immeciately contiguous. In fact th characteristic was unquestionable to an perienced eye as far away as the bloom cc be distinguished. I was much chagrined receive such a small crop after all the precau tions taken to save almost every seed. Per packet, lOc ; per ounce. 40c. Wholesale, $5.00 per hundred packets; $25.00 per hundred ounce packages. Burpee's ''EARLIEST OF ALL." notwith- standing its free-flowering character, proved such a shy seeder last year that we were able to offer the seed only at retailf in sealed packets of twenty seeds each. To enable us to meet the demand that was sure to follow from florists and dealers this season, we sent stock seed for planting last winter to the following four well-knowTi E^rowers ■ C. " " " - .... R0HNFF.-r. nt California; Che I-. Mors and W. A. County, Ne it spring and sum K, we found that trated description of all these _ and other new Sweet Peas, besides several other important h Novelties in Vegetables and Flowers, which are now offered '-J to the trade, will be mailed free on application. Electro- ^ types furnished at a nominal price (practically free) to ^ Jioirses who catalogue our Novelties for 1899. 3 NEW CUPIDS. Vr71', invite special attention to the S *» Nkw Cupids — Burpek's Bkautv. Ai.h 1 I'.iKFORD and Primkuse— as un- lodlit.-Jly the most important Novelties for 1899. We offer all these at uniform Ijfice, as follows : In regular size packets (each containing 24 ^LL-dsi, per pkt. 2Sc : S pkts. for $1.00 ; per li. I M( Leaved Birch, Etc In Vinesand Shrabs— Ampelopsls, Veltchi.stronj? two year t5eld grown. Clematis Jackmanl. Henryi. Mad. Ed. Andre, etc. Berberis— Thunbertrii and Purpurea. Eldei ^Golden. Svrlnea— Golden. Splreas- Van Houtt*, .\ntbonv Waterer, Thunbergii, Double Flo ered i I varieties. Allheas, Deutzlas, Snowballs, Syrlneas, . Etc -two years field t'rown. Hvhrid Perpetual. Moss. Climbers. Wichuriana and Wichuriana Hybrids, nd Rugosa Hybrids and MultifloraJaponica. Azaleas— Mollis and Pontica, fine bushy well- Rnso! , budded plant! Forty-roiir ereenhousea well filled with Rose Arauoarlus. Geraiilume. Etc. Correspondence THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 59. Painesville, O. Mf^ntlon The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of >V|RE - DESIGNS ana Dealers m Hmmm» FLORISTS' *• SIPPLIES Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc.- 11.25 per bW. Sphagnum Moss ^if|*?o"§^SS'=' Peat *'■'*' ^^^ ''^'®' i^^'i^'y •■^ ^°- '■ Send to Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA. - . WISCONSIN Mention PlorlstB* Review when you write. THE MOON Company For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., ■- - Morrisville, Pa. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOTTS FEBEBITIAI.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Peonies. Pvrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading esTADLrsHED ia54. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS. 666 llie Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 17. V-M. CINCINNATI. The Exhibition. The first monthly show and chrys- anthemum exhibition of this season, given by the Cincinnati Florists' Soci- ety, was held Nov. 12 at their club rooms. The show was pronounced a great success; not less than 3,000 peo- ple visited the hall from 2 to 8 p. m. Among the local growers Wittersiaet- ter, George & Allen and the Hoffmeis- ters were largely represented. At this show three special cash prizes were offered. Barron, Boyle & Co.'s $10 for best vase of 25 chrysan- themums was captured by R. Witter- staetter with a vase of Bonnaffon. This vase was sui-ely a sight long to be re- membered; the public went simply wild over it. Second prize of $5, of- fered by Alb. Sunderbruch, for best 12 blooms, 12 varieties, was taken by George & Allen with a vase of cnoite standard varieties. J. Ch. McCullough's prize for best 25 Lily of Valley was also taken by George & Allen. Mr. August Hoffmeister staged a vase of 25 Golden Wedding which were superb, and a vase of their new rose, Miss Clara Barton, made a grand showing. They were the only exhibit- or of Beauties. Messrs. E. G. Hill & Co. .-ntered the $10 contest with a vase of their new chrysanthemum. Mile. Lucie Faure; this is surely a grand variety and was much admired, but the vase of Bon- naffon stood pre-eminently above cny- thing in the hall. Fred Walz had a vase of his old favorite rose Mareohal Niel on exhibition, much admired by the ladies. There was a little ill-feeling ex- pressed in regard to the awarding of the $10 prize offered by Barron, Boyle & Co. One of the directors took a vote, and out of 22, IS were in favor of the decision of the judge. In the evening the regular monthly meeting took place with but a small attendance. Four new members were proposed, and it was decided that all members in arrears three years be dropped, and delinquent members, if not paid up by December, expelled. Bowling. Mr. Theo. Bock came down from In- dianapolis, hale and hearty. He !,pent the greater part of his stay at a neigh- boring alley practicing for che uext contest at Indianapolis. The follow- ing gentlemen bowled a friendly game last Wednesday at the Ha^lla Halla al- leys, with the following results: Theo. Bock If'^ "S A. Sunderbruch 163 lob W. W. Coles 1=2 1(6 McKean 1=S 172 The championship will be decided next year at the annual chrysan:he- mum show of the Indiana florists. B. ERIE, PA.— E. C. Hill has opened a floral store at 708 State St. ON, MASS. . CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 feet long, 50 cents each. Shipped to any part of the country. (CL^ The nfl /^ r^ C I Extension Carnation IVI vy U L L Support... fAlso Wire Rose Stakes. QlEFNS, N. Y., Feb. i6, '<)7 Mr. TiiERON 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 have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for tlte invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklvn. N. V., Feb. i8, 'g?. Mr. Theron- Parker. Dear Sin— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, DAILLEDOU2E Bros. W. HoBOKEN', N. J., Feb. i8, 'g7. 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. I think that 3se I ha\e had from you are about perfect as anybody will be able to make them. Tliey certainly fill my bill for an ideal carnation, sup- port, a thing I liavc Lien looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success in the sale of the— 1 " 1 * I; ^-x^ Imported and established >tock of Ai quality always on hand, also a complete line of :, Fiesh Moss and Peal, etc. Cattleya Mendelii superb coiiditK LSgEFOb nUII6ll( importers Mention Florists' Review fmS^rf."- Summit, N.J. you write. VJ.4.A*J>.J.XAJLAAAJ.J.AJ.J.J.AJ.XJI.Jl.JI.||f Yo E. .^s Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. IHERON PARKER, Mgr., Inienlor and Patentee, 22 Morton Street. BROOKLYM', N. V. Mention The Review when yon writ*. For Immediate Delivery Amoor Privet and Hardy Lemon, best hedge plants. 5,000 Gardenia Florida, 5,000 Oranges, dwarf grafted sorts, 1 5,000 Camphor. 500 Ficus Elastica, 10,000 Latania, 1,000 Phoenix Reclinata, b-inch, 100,000 Cannas, leading sorts at $15 per 1000. 10,000 Biota Aurea Nana. 5,000 Rare Conifere. Roses, field-grown, on own roots and budded. An immense stock of Ornamental and Fruit Trees. SEND FOR TRADE LIST. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., - - Augusta, Ga. Mention The Review when you write. i tierr's Pansies... g'rown), ready Dec. 1st, a,t 75c •J) per 100, or $4.00 per 1000. I Herr's Carnations »- Every cntting guaranteed satis- t factory or money refunded. All t, jj the leading- varieties in quant- L T ity at reasonable prices. ij, ^ ALBERT M. HERR, - Lancaster, Pa. t ^+++•*"t'•^•*••*•++•*'"Hr•t'+++•t"t'•^"^"!'•^•'«'!lV Mention The Review when you write. ^ STOCK OF IXUoLO* :iii "II per liKXi. VIOLETS, held Rrown chimps, $3.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor, Western and Berteau Aves,. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing- Advertisers. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 667 pii':iillKi!illiiniiii!iiiKiillllii;<»llliL:iiiiii:i!illlii::iiluiJli!;jiiiiiiJ i|iii:iiliiiiJiniii;jii|liiillliiiiiilIi!:iiilPiilill!<;illlliiJillliiJillli!:iilli!iiii!il^ I Chicago HouseWrecking C»: | I NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS. I I Piping I Hose I Boilers I Radiators I Etc. ?^^:F^''''^^^mvsyifjr^ Glass j ""^^^^^^ \ Paint I \ \ /Roofing I Lumber | Etc. 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W.C.KRICK,l287Broa(lway,Brooklyn,N.Y Mention Florists' Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N. J. Representative Wholesale Grower in France, Belgium and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Mention The Review when you write. NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... IT WILL COVER the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. THE By WILLIAM SCOTT. IT WILL TELL YOU just what you wau..o.„owin>u3t.^hewavvou^va„t p|orists' PublisKIn^ Company, 520-535 Caxton Bldg., CHICAGO. 668 The Weekly Florists^ Review* NOVEMBER 17 WASHINGTON. Mums are to be seen everywhere, on street corners, drug stores, markets, and at last they have reached the de- partment store. But in spite of the glut this week they have been held at $S to $12.50. Prices on other srock same as last week. The chrysanthemum show of J. H. Small & Sons and A. Gude & Bro. closed atter a successful week. Thou- sands of people passed througn tnt? store of the latter firm, who have add- ed an immense conservatory to the rear of their establishment. Autu-nn foliage entered largely in the decora- tion. The exhibit was a fine one. Some fine specimens of Boston fern, measur- ing five feet across, attracted oiuch 'it- tention. The feature of Small & Son's show was their window decoration, com- posed of fine specimens of orchids ar- ranged in groups among temporary rock work, in the center a pool of water with fountain. The ceiling over the window was one canopy of wild smilax, lighted with hundreds of in- candescent lights, making a handsome effect. In the center of the side win- dow, on top of a mound of Farleyanse fern, was a handsome specimen plant of Aealypha Sanderi, bearing 25 blooms 10 inches long. The chrys- anthemums exhibited included well grown plants of new and standard va- rieties, also a seedling of their own Isle of Cuba. Mr. J. Owen Hanvey, of Lynchburg, Va., was a recent visitor. F. H. KRAMER. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. We have received from Secretary Stewart a copy of the printed proceed- ings of the fourteenth annual conven- tion of the Society of American Flor- ists, held at Omaha last August. It contains 164 pages, is neatly printed and . gives in full the various papers read at the convention, together with the discussions on same, in addition to reports on allied organizations and a list of plant introductions in America in 1898. There is an alphabetical list of the members in addition to the usual one arranged by states. A Florist Knows what Kind of HOSE 4 FLORIST OIGHT TO HAVE. Let us quote you prices and send you a sample of a GOOD HOSE. .\ddress, J. G. & A. ESLER, SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY. Mention The Review when you w-Tite. The Finest Flowering Noveltjr ot Ihe Cenfuff. THE EVERBLOOMING Aealypha Sanderi.. live flowerinfj plant ever GLOWING CRIMSON SCARLET, 20 to 23 inches long. From Jamiarv to December it can be had in bloom. t>oth small as well as large plants produce spikes in great profusion. Fin.-, ivell-rooted plants, readv for delivery in 2'r-inch pots, $1.00 each; or $9.00 per dozen. Strong plants, in H..[. ~ Freesias, etc. J/^rftl^ Crop short. HOLLAND " "^"crocu^s Jtc"^^' ^""''^"^' CHINA -- Chinese Secred Lilies. On hand : — Extra selected lily of the Valley, 2,000 in a case J24.00 From cold storage : — .\ fine lot of Araucarias. State quantity needed and prices will be chcerfullv given bv F. W. O. SCHMIT^. - - JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you \\Tite. Stock Plants... of earliest of all IVIUnfIS LADV FITZWVGRam, Flowers f> inches in diameter. Cut September 20. Cash- Last vear Sept order, please. FRED BURKI, - Bellevue, Pa Mention The Review when you write. "SPECIAL OFFER." Pandanus Itilis, le^^Sfdeaa stock, $^,IX) per 100. Only a limited number.. SIEBBECHT & SON, Ne-w Rochelle, N. T. I Mention Florists' Review when you write. NOYEIIBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review, iii^ HITCHINGS & CO. ESTABLISHED 1844 Horticultural Architects and Builders And Largest Manufacturers of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. ...BlILDERS or... IRON FRAME GREENHOlSES^^ Rose Houses, Palm Houses and Conservatories erected complete with our Patent Iron Frame Construction Structural Material Furnished Ready for Erection. ^> Hot Water Boilers FOR Greenhouse Heating 6 Patterns. ...26 Sizes Our New Sectional Tubular Boiler. Our Weil-Known Corrugated Fire Bo» Boiler. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATUS. Highest Awards received at the World's Fair for Horticultural Architecture, Greenhouse Construction and Heating Apparatus. HiTCHINGS & Co. Send 4 cents for Illustrated Catalogue. 233 Mercer Street, New York City, Mention The Review when you write. 670 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. Every Description JOHN Cc) , J7J0NINGER\Q; wm\vmwk(HlCAQO. CLEVELAND. Trade Review. Cut flower trade has been very good the past two weeks. Roses are looking fine and bring $1 to $2 per dozen; Beauties, $2 to $6. Carnations are not too plentiful, with quality improving; price |1, with selects $1.50. Chrys- anthemums are seen in good shape and average about $2. ,50 per dozen. Violets retail for $1.50 to ?2 per 100. Miss Eadie has some Pink Ivory in her window — about the only ones in town. Notes. Mr. Gasser has named his new car- nation Admiral Dewey. It certainly is a fine one, being the best bloomer he has. This variety is about the same color as Tidal Wave; parentage, Mc- Gowan and Tidal Wave. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson held a chrysanthemum show at her store on Monday and awarded prizes to the la- dies naming the most blooms. There have been some fashionable weddings the past week, calling for handsome decorations. Smith & Fet- ters did themselves credit. Mr. Edw. C. Fetters, of Smith & Fetters, was quietly married on Tues- day evening to Miss Carrie Vollmer. The happy couple left for a short ■western trip. Congratulations in or- der. J. M. Gasser had a handsome spray ■of Oncidium splendidum In his window this week, grown at his Rocky River houses. Miss V. McCullough is in New York, "Where she will remain till Dec. 1st. 0. A. C. O. THE "Practical" label holders used at the Mass. Hort. Society's exhibition this week were furnished by the American Jadoo Co.. who are the sole manufacturers of them in this coun- try. HA5 POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR STANDARD VENTILATING SS, MACHINE. ■ "'^^ GU.\R.\NTEED FOR TEN YE.\RS. Has a Solid Wheel and Shaft cast in one rmalleable iron). No Slipping on Line Shaft as is the case with all others. CATALOGUE FREE. E. HIPPARD, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mention Florists' Review when ynu write. ESTABLISHED 1666 EMILSTEFFEItS>» sua.™ N.STErFENS. "oSTEfTEKSBMSi i Burpee's Seeds Grow | tllTGHIIMQS & GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GRBBNMOiJSB BUILDING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florists' R6^-lew when you write. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review* 671 WHY DO FLORISTS not use the same common sense in buying their heating apparatus as in developing their plants? On cer- tain plants, money and time are thrown away, and no matter how much money and time are spent on them they never amount to anything. It is so* with boilers; unless they have excellence in their construc- tion, they are a constant source of WASTE Such boilers are usually cheap when first bought, but because of repairs, waste of fuel, labor required in managing they are a continual source of expense, and every year the florist wastes the difference between what he has paid for a poor boiler and what he would have to pay for a good one. Our boilers are acknowledged of superior merit, they operate with a reasonable supply of and the labor required in managing is reduced to a minimum. With these boilers the florist does not have to FUEL STAY UP NIGHTS s wasted WE KNOW that to keep his plants from freezing. He Ueeps with perfect confidence that the boiler will take care of itself and provide the heat wanted. Where our boilers are known they are appreciated. Where they are not known it is safe to say money tatements are prejudiced because we are interested in selling our boilers. Do not be- lieve them, but write for our catalogue and read the letters of florists who have used these boilers and who have written us the results accomplished. They are not prejudiced or interested. to the person in each town who first orders a boiler for his own use, and in addition will WHOLESALE jiier DONATE 25*^0 OUR STANDING- * Bradstreet's, Hig-hest Credit. While our boilers have been sold for the past seven vears m the whole f the United States, yet there are some placeswhere they are not ake this rv^raA<-\nr>iKi nnv/ offer to EXTRAORDINARY This advertisement \ a boiler may inqui; LIFETIME particulars will be ed to obtain a boiler at a GIBLON & CO. UTICA, N.Y. ^72 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. Co. .628 lican Rose Co.. 658 Amling, E. C 645 Baker, W. 1 652 Ball, Lemuel 648 Barnard, W. W. & Co. 652 Bassett & Wash burn 646-649 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 652 Beimford, J 656 Benson, C. \V 665 Berckmans, P. J. Co. 666 Blanc & Co 654 Blameuser, E. H — 656 Bobbink, L. C 667 Braeue, L. B 668 Budlong, J. A 646 Burki, F 668 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 663-670 Chicago Wrecking ■Cincinnati Cut Flow- Co. .664 Connell, Benj 656 Cottage Gardens 657 ■Crabb & Hunter 6.56 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 674 Dillon, J. L 660 Dorner, F. & Sons Co. .658 Dreer, H. A Elliott, W. H 666 Ellis & PoUworth ...662 Ellison & Tesson....646 Ellwanger& Barry.. 64.8 Erringer, J. W 672 Esler, John G. Secy .674 Esler, J.G. & A 66S Farquhar, R. &J. Co. 664 F. & F. Nurseries.. .667 Furrow Bros 652 Gibbons, H. W 672 ■Giblin & Co 671-674 'Greene & Underbill.. 6.56 Haentze, E 6.54 Hancock, Geo. & Son 664 Heacock, Jos 660 Herr, Albert M 666 Herr, D. K 647 Hews, A. H. & Co... 672 HilI.E. G. & Co. 6.58-660 Kilmers, H 647 Hippard, E 670 Hitchings& Co 669-670-672-674 Holton&HunkelCo.644 Hopp & Lemke 647 Humfeld, C 664 Hunt, E. H 6.53 Jacobs, S. & Sons . ..674 Jewett, Z. K. & Co.. 665 Kasting, W. F. . .652-6.56 Keenan's Seed Store. 672 Kellogg, Geo. M 644 Kelsey, H. P 6.52 Kellogg-Mackay- CameronCo 674 ■Kennicott Bros. Co. 650-651 Kraft Plant Tonic .'665-672 Krick, W. C 667 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 674 Kuehn, C. A 646 Kuhl, Geo A 644 Lager & Hurrell ...:666 Legenfelder, C 666 Lehman Bros 672 Lockland Lumber Co 642 Long D. B 656 Lord & Burnham Co 673-674 Louisville Exchange 644 Lvnch, W. E... .646-6.54 Lyons. M.l 664 Manning J. W 665 Mitting. A 658 Model Plant Stake Co. 666 Moninger, J, C. Co. ...670-674 Moon Co., W. H 665 Moon.S. C 660 Morris Floral Co 660 Morrison, A .644 Mu.... ,_ _. Nanz & Neune r 664 N. V. Cut Flower E.xchange 652 New River Fuel Co. 627 Page Seed Co 647 Pennock, S. S 652 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 674 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 646 Prince, A. G. & Co.. 646 Pulle Ale .668 Quaker City Machine Works 674 Randall, A. L . . .646-6.55 Reed& Keller 665 Regan Pt'g House 656-662 Reid, Edw 652 Rein berg Bros 647 Rice.M. & Co 643 Ricksecker, Chas .. .647 Roehrs, Julius 663 Rudolph, Max 644 St. Louis Cut Flower Co. .646 Savacool. A. K... Schmitz, F. W. 0....668 Schultheis, A 664 Siebrecht & Son ....668 Smith, H. W 6.58 Smith. N. & Son 656 Smith, W.C 652 Smith, E. H. & Co. .660 Soltau, C. &Co 652 South Side Floral Co. 665 Steffens, E 670 Stevens, Geo 654 Storrs & Harrison Thorburn.J.M.&Co. 654 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 644 Vesey, W. J. Sec'y..664 \'incent, R. Jr. & Son .658 Wabash Ry 666 ' Weber &Sons 647 i Wietor Bros 646-648 Winter, S. B 642-646 Wittbold, Geo 659 Wors, C. W 644 Young, John Welsh .647 JADOO. We have received from the Ameri- can Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, a copy of their new catalogue, which is very neatly printed and handsomely illus- trated with reproductions of photo- graphs of plants grown in Jadoo fibre. It may be had on request by address- ing the American Jadoo Co., S17 Fair- jnount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. TOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very best advantage frona advertisers In The Florists' R'^view, ^nd at the same time advance the In- terests of your paper. .4.4.*J.J.J..i..».J.AAJ.J.J.A.t.J.J.AJ.J.J.4J.J.4.4..t..8..V.^j[.j.AAJ.J.J.jl.J.J.4.4..i.4.j.j>.j The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of V,' -J •i •i •i ^ ^ -» -» -» -» •i ^ -» 4 -» -» -I "I •t -» ■i H .___^_^________^_______, ,. *TTTTt'TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT-|"i"rT+TTT+++T'4 ^^ Mention The Review when you write. ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99°o This has been conclusivelv proven bv experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also ^ kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bue, and other insect pests without injurv to the plant. A tri.il of a 25-cent bottle will convince vou that a reallv remarkable insL'Cticide has been discovered. Send for circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., "Rockford, ...THIS IS IT... Over 100,000 Lehman's on Heaters ..Will keep ur delivery .vagons at a ten erat i that will prevent your plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, no smell, no gas, no danger. Cost of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable, inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. JAMES W. ERRINGER, General Western Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, II.I.. LEHMAN BROS., MANUFACTURERS, 10 BOND STREET, NEW YORK Mention Florists' Review when you write Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasinij elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. AQIARIIM SIPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Iiincolu Ave. CHICAOO. Greenhouse PIPE and rill liMijO DESCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIHATES FREE. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BlILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating \pparatus Mention Flonsts^ Review when you write. NOVEMBER 17, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 673 674 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 17. ISSS. KROESCHELL BROS CO. IMFKOVED Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOR TABTICtrLABS ADDBESS JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Hentlon FlorlBta' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Those Red Pots Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 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Such heaters cannot be the most satisfactory — the chances of getting misfits, metals of unequal expansive and contractile qualities, inferior materials and poor workmanship, must be greater than if heater complete were made under one roof, under the eye of one concern. Better to pin your faith on a heater coming from the factories of PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. Y. Branch Offices at: 94 Centre St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOQQ-nACKAY-CAnERON COMPANY, 84 Lake St.,ICHlCAQO, ILLINOIS. S Mention The Review when you write. GLIlSo- Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. SASH AT WhOLESOLE HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPES, FiniNGS AND VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for Catalogue. • • • GREENHOUSE BUILDING ' « •'***^^ K a >ios H-'AV <(&; COPVRIGHT, 1898, BV FLORISTS' PUBblSHIMG CO., 520-535 Caxton Bulldlnd. CtllCAGO. VoLH. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 24, J898. NEW^ RIVER "SMOKELESS" COAL High Evaporative Power A NEW FUEL FOR GREENHOUSES No. 52. No Soot No Clinker Little Ash Recent Tests Demonstrate Its Merits. Ask for Testimonials from present users showing Economy as com.pared with any other fuel on the market. ( PETER REINBERG, Summcrdalc, III. By Permission Wc Refer to the Following Well Known Firms : ADAM ZENDER, Rogers Park, III. { MORTON GROVE GREENHOUSES. Morton Grove, NEW RIVER Fuel Co. Long Distance Telephone Harrison 842 ....SOLE REPRESENTATIVES.... Suite 1208, 355 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Review when you write. 676 The Weekly Florists^ Review* NOVEMBER 24. 1898. i|llllillllllllllllllllinill!llllllllll!lllllilMlli:!llllllilllll!!!llllllllilinK^ Wholesale Cut Flowers... Long Distance Telephone Express 466. AND FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23, CHICAGO, ILL. I Choice Flowers At Lowest Market Rates Roses, carnations, VIOLETS, Chrysanthemums, And All Other Seasonable Flowers. I We are the Oldest and Largest House in the West and | I MentonT^e Review When you wrtte ^^e StlH GfOWing. | liliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiwiiiiiniiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiH NOVEMBER 24, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 677 THE EXHIBITIONS. AWARDS AT PHILADELPHIA. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Two plants, two varieties, in not over 10-lnch pots, nor with more than eight stakes— First, to Mutual Friend and Mrs. Emerson, of F. Wilbur Brown, gardener to G. B. Roberts; second, to Mutual Friend and Garden Queen, of Joseph Hur- ley, gardener to J. M. Rhodes; third, to H. Weeks and Viviand-Morel. of James McCleary, gardener to William Weight- man, and to Lincoln and Garden Queen, of W. Robertson, gardener to J. W. Pep- per. Specimen plant, variety not dissemina- ted prior to 1S9S, in 10-inch pot— First. W. Robertson; second, J. McCleary, both winning with Frank Hardy. Twelve plants, showing one bloom each, 12 varieties, in 6-mch pots— First. W. Fow- ler, gardener to Mrs. Charles Wheeler; second, gardener to Mrs. Thomas A. Scott; third. J. Hurley. Specimen plant, any color, 10-inch pot, not over eight stakes- First, John Mc- Cleary, (or Georgiana Pitcher; second, Jo- seph Hurley, tor Sam Weller. Six plants, with single blooms, one va- riety, 6-inch pots— First, to P. Wilbur Brown, Tor Minerva; second, to W. Fow- ler, for Mrs. George Morgan; third, to John Mitchell, tor Mrs. Henry Robinson. Pembroke prize, for display of four Japanese in four colors and varieties— To Joseph Hurley, for Minerva, Garden Queen, Mutual Friend, and George W. Childs. Record prize, for best three plants, yel- low, in three varieties. 14-inch pots— To Joseph Hurley, for Major Bcnnafon, Georgiana Pitcher, and Lincoln. Clothier prize, for best three plants in three varieties introduced last year. 14- inch pots— To W. Robertson, for" Defend- er. Sunstone, and Bonnie Dundee. Specimen plant, Mrs. Frank Thomson, to J. McCleary. Corkerhill prize, offered for best plant not disseminated, to be named Miss An- nie Thomson— To Henry B. Surman, gar- dener to E. W. Clark, for an incurved Japanese of Daybreak color. Emy-s-dell prize, for four plants in four named colors— To Joseph Hurley for De- fender, Mrs. H. McK. Twombley, Golden Gate, and Ostrich Plume. CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERS. Sixty blooms, twelve distinct varieties, five blooms of each— First, Hugh Gra- ham. Twelve blooms, twelve distinct varieties —First, Hugh Graham; second, Henry G. Standen, Six blooms, white, one varietv— First, Hugh Graham; second, John N. May. Six blooms, pink, one variety— First. Hugh Graham. Six blooms, yellow, one variety, named —First and certificate of merit, John N. May for Y'ellow Mrs. Carnot; second, Hugh Graham. Six blooms, crimson, one variety— First, John N. May. , Six blooms, any other color, one va- riety—First, Hugh Graham; second, Henry G. Standen. Twelve sprays. Pompons, twelve dis- tinct varieties — First, John N. May. Twenty-five blooms, twenty-five dis- tinct varieties — First. J. E. Krayer; sec- ond, William Robertson. • Twelve blooms, twelve distinct varieties —First, Robert G. Carey; second, Edward Jones. Six blooms, white, one variety— First, William Robertson; second, John Mitch- ell. Six blooms, pink, one variety— First, Wm. Robertson; second, Wm. Fowler. Six blooms, yellow— First. Robert G. Carey; second, John Mitchell. Six blooms, crimson— First, G. Wilbur Brown; second, John McCleary. Six blooms, any other color— First. Rob- ert G. Carey; second, G. Wilbur Brown. Best American variety, never dissemi- nated, six blooms, pink— First, American Rose Company, Washington, D. C. Best American variety, never dissemi- nated, six blooms, white— First, John N. May. Best American variety, never dissemi- nated, six blooms, yellow— First, John N. May. Bl.tI Aiiierican variety, any other color, never disseminated, six blooms — First, Ernest Schrieber. Vase of twenty blooms, one variety, pink— First, Hugh Graham. Vase of twenty blooms, one variety, white— First, Hugh Graham; second, Frank Leidy. ♦ Vase of twenty blooms, one variety, yellow— First, Frank Leidy; second, Hugh Graham. Vase of twenty blooms, one variety, any other color— First, American Rose Co. ; second, Hugh Graham. Vase of forty blooms, one variety, pink -First, Hugh Graham. Vase of forty blooms, one variety, white —First. Hugh Graham; second, Henry G. Standen. Vase of forty blooms, one variety, yel- low—First, Hugh Graham. Vase of -orty blooms, one variety, any other color— First, Hugh Graham. Three vases, twelve blooms each, one white, one yellow, one any other color, distinct varieties, named, long stems- First, Martin McTigue; second, Hugh Graham. Vase of six blooms. Mrs. Frank Thom- son, long stems -First. Hugh Graham; second, Michael Mitchell. Vase of twelve blooms of Pennsylvania -Second to Edward Jones. Vase of six blooms of Pennsylvania— E. G. Uihlein's Display of Orchids at the Chicago Show. 678 The Weekly Florists' Review, NOVEMBER 2f 1898. First, Martin McTigue; second, William Robertson. MISCKLLANUOUS PLANTS. Orchids, collection o£ plants in bloom and cut flowers— First premium and cer- tificate of merit to Henry T. Chnka- Foliage plants, display of fifteen plants, in 10-inch pots— First, John Thatcher; sec- ond, John McCleary. . Foliage plant, one specimen, in 10-inch pot— First. John Thatcher; second, Fran- cis Canning. ^^ ,. Palms, one pair— First. John H. Dodds; second, John Mitchell. Palm, specimen plant— First, John Mitchell; second. John H. Dodds. Ferns, display of twenty-five plants, twenty-five varieties- First, J. E. Kraver; second, John Thatcher; third. William Monteith. Ferns, display of twelve plants, twelve varieties— First and certificate of merit for culture, Thomas Long, gardener to George W. Childs Drexel; second, Fran- cis Canning; third. William Monteith. Crotons, display of twelve plants, twelve varieties, in IC-inch pots— First, John A. Shellem; second, J. H. Jones. Croton, specimen plant— First, John A. Shellem; second, Joseph Hurley; third, John Thatcher. Dracaenas, display of six plants, six va- rieties—First, John Thatcher; second, John McCleary; certificate of merit for rare varieties, John A. Shellem. Dracaena Sanderiana— First, William K. Harris. Display of lycopodiums, selaginellas and ferns, arranged for effect— First, John Thatcher. Begonias, six plants of Rex variety- First, James Campbell; second, Wm. Monteith. Begonias, six plants of flowering varie- ties-First, John Thatcher; second, G. Wilbur ■3rown. Asparagus Sprengeri, specimen plant — First, Jos. Hurley; second, Jchn Mc- Cleary; third, Wm. Robertson. Cyclamen, twelve plants, 8-inch pots- Third, Chas. W. Cox. Carnations, twelve plants— Second, Francis banning; third, Chas. Leisy. Ouvirandra fenestraJis— John Thatcher. Orange (Otheite), six plants— Second, Wm. K. Harris. Foliage and flowering plants, arranged for effect— First, John Hobson; second, Westcott's Laurel Hill Nurseries. Geraniums, eight plants, in 10-inch pots —First, Jos. McGregor; third, John Mc- Cleary. Fern Dishes, for table decoration — Jos. Kift & Son. Window Box, with ornamental foliage plants, for house decoration— First, Jos. Kift & Son; second. John Thatcher. SPECIAL PREMIUMS. Gold medal, to Hugh Graham for the Court of Honor as a work of decorative art. Silver medal, to Jos. Hurley for spec- imen of Nephrolepsis Bostoniensis. Silver cup, to John CuUen for display of over 500 blooms of chrysar.then ums. To Mathew Bracken for grafted chrys- anthemum plant showing blooms of sev- entien distinct varieties. To J. H. Jones for six large ferns show- ing meritorious culture and for plant of Araucaria compacta. To .lohn Thatcher for plant of Ixora Williamsii. To T'^rancis Canning for group of foliage plants. To Philip H. Alburger for ■> group of standard chrysanthemums. To Robert Craig & Son for collection of crotons. To Stoke Pogis nurseries for two speci- mens Ar.iucarias and for a collection of evergreens. To Penn Rock Company for splendid plant of the fern Polypodium aureum. To H. A. Dreer for plant of Acalypha Sanderii. To John Mitchell for a specimen fern. To H. Waterer for patent jardiniere. To Stephen Mortensen for vase of mig- nonette. To E. A. Seidewitz for vase of the new chrysanthemum, John K. Shaw. ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS. In roses, Geo. Anderson was first on Kaiserin, Carnot and La France; Penn Rock Co., on Perles; Myers & Samtman, on Brides, Meteors and Bridesmaids; C. F. Krueger, on 12 blooms, any other va- riety, with Golden Gate, and 25 American Beauty; Joseph Heacock, on 6 American Beauty. In carnations, Penn Rock Co., first for fifty light pink, with Victor; A. D. Hoag. for dark pink, with Triumph; C. F. Krue- ger, for white, with Alba Superba. For 6 blooms of American seedling, not dis- seminated, Peter Fisher, Elfis. Mass., with Mrs. Thos. Lawson. The Craig cup for £5 blooms of American seedling, not disseminated, was also won by Mrs. Thos. Lawson. In violets, R. M. Eisenhart was first for Princess of Wales. Lady Campbell, Marie Louise and Luxonne. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. Mantel decoration— First. Jos. Kift & Son; second, Julius Wolf, Jr. Plateau of ferns and foliage— First, Da- vid CUffe. Plateau of chrysanthemums — First, Ju- lius Wolf, Jr.; second, John Kuhn. Dinner table decoration— First, Hugh Graham; second, Pennock Bros.; third, Joseph Kift & Son. Handle basket of flowers — First, Wm. Rieder; second, Julius Wolf, Jr. SPECIAL. Certificates of Merit— To Ernst Asmus and to Robert Scott, for the new rose Liberty. Special Mention— To A. M. Herr. Lan- caster, for exhibit of ten California va- rieties of carnation; to Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, for the new seedling carnation, J. Whitcomb Riley; to Robert Craig & Son. for nxhibit of eight varieties carna- tions, and to American Rose Company. Washington, for exhibit of new and not disseminated carnations. There was a very interesting display of vegetables. AWARDS AT ST. LOUIS. CHRrSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Single specimen, white — First, Chas. Beyer; second, C. Young & Sons Co.; third, F. J. Fillmore. Single '.pecimen, yellow— First. A. Mey- er; second, C. Young & Sons Co.; third, F. J. Fillmore. Single specimen, pink— First, C. Beyer; second, C. Young & Sons Co. Single specimen, any other color — First, C. Young & Sons Co.; second, A. Meyer; third, C. Beyer. Ten specimen plants, not less than five varieties grown in not over 10-inch pots — First, W. Schray; second. C. Beyer; third, C. Young & Sons Co; fourth, C. C. San- ders. Five ."specimen plants, in five varieties, grown in not over 10-inch pots — First, Chas. Beyer; second. C. Young & Sons; third, A. Meyer; fourth. C. C. Sanders. Specimen plant not disbudded, not tied, and with no artificial support — First, Max Herzog; second, F. J. Fillmore; third, Geo. B. Windier. Specimen plant, grown with twelve flowers — First, C. Young & Sons; sec- ond. W. Schray; third. G. B. Windier. Three plants, yellow, pink and white (Sec. 9) — First, Chas. Beyer; second, C. Young & Sons. Three plants, white, pink and yellow (Sec. 10)— First, W. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Four plants, two white, two yellow- First, G. B. Windier; second, C. Young & Sons. Three specimen plants, any color (Sec. 12)— First, Wm. Schray: second C. Young & Sons. Three specimen plants, different colors- First, W. Schray; second, C. Young & Sons. Three plants, yellow, white and pink (Sec. j4)— First, W. Schray: second, A. Meyer. Three plants, pink, yellow and white (Sec. 15)— First, A. Meyer; second, Wm. Schray. Three specimen plants, any color— First. C. Young & Sons; second, W. Schray. Three specimen plants, assorted col- ors—First, C. Young & Sons; second, W. Schray. Three specimen plants, three colors- First, W. Schray; second, C. Young & Sons. Four plants, four varieties— First. A. Meyer; second, C. Young & Sons. Three plants, white, yellow and pink (Sec. 20)— First, Wm. Schray: second, A. Meyer. Four plants, two white and two yellow (Sec. 21)— First, W. Schray; second, C. Young & Sons. Four plants, two yellow and two white (Sec. 22)— 1st, W. Schray; second, C. Young & Sons. Best three plants, white, vellow and pink (Sec. 23)— First, W. Schray; second. C. Young & Sons. Single specimen standard plant, white- First, F. J. Fillmore; second, W. Schray; third. C. C. Sanders. Single c-pecimen plant, yellow— First. F. J. Fillmore; second, W. Schray; third, J. Koenig, Jr. Single specimen plant, pink— First. Wm. Schray; second, Gus Eggeling; third, J. Koenig, Jr. Single opecimen plant, any other color- First. W. Schray: second, A. Meyer; third, J. Koenig, .Ir. Three specimen plants, white, yellow and pink— First. Wm. Schray; second, C. C. Sanders. Three "specimen plants, any color— First. Wm. Schray. Grown to one fiower in not over 5-inch pots — Fifty plants, one or more varieties —First. A. Meyer; second, C. Young & Sons; third, F. J. Fillmore. Twenty-five plants, white, one variety — First, C. C. Sanders: second, C. Young & Sons; third, W. Schray. Twenty-five plants, pink, one variety- First, Chas. Beyer: second. A. Meyer. Twenty-five plants, yellow— First. A. Meyer; .-.econd, C. Young & Sons; third, F. J. Fillmore. Best 24 plants, assorted varieties— First. C. Young & Sons; second. F. J. Fillmore. Best 50 -.jlants. assorted colors— First. W. Schray; second, C. Young & Sons. Best 24 plants, 8 white, 8 yellow and 8 pink (Sec. 7)— First, C. C. Sanders: sec- ond, W. f'chray. Best 24 plants, S white. 8 vellow and 8 pink (Sec. S)— First. W. Schray. Best 20 plants— First, C. Young & Sons: second, C. C. Sanders. Best arranged group chrysanthemum plants, to cover 50 square feet— First. Chas. Beyer: second. C. C. Sanders. Best arranged group chrysanthemum plants, to cover 100 square feet (Sec. 2)— First. W. Schray: second. C. Beyer; third. A. Meyer. Best arranged group chrysanthemum plants, to cover 100 square feet— First, Chas. Beyor; second, C. ■\ oung & Sons; third. J. Koenig, Jr. Best arranged group chrysanthemum plants, to cover 25 square feet— First. G. B. Windier; second, C. Beyer. SHAW PREMIUMS. Collection named palms— First. W. Schray: second. C. Beyer; third, Michel Plant & Bulb Co. Collection named begonias— First, Mi- NOVEMBER 24, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 679 View on the Upper Floor at the Chicago Show. chel P. & 11. Co.; second, W. Schray; third. C. Young & Sons. Collection named ferns — First, Michel P. & B. Oo. ; second, W. Schray; third, W. E. Jordan. Largest and best collection named foli- age plants, variegated leaves— First, Mi- chel P. & B. Co.; second, W. Schray; third, C. Geyer. Collection of 25 blooming plants for house decoration, exclusive of chrysan- themums— First. W. Schray; second, C. Young & Sons; third, Michel P. & B. Co. Twelve varieties named geraniums in bloom— First, C. Young & Sons Co; sec- ond. Michel P. & B. Co.; third, Wm. Schray. Most tastefully arranged fernery, filled with growing plants — First, W. Schray; second, W, E. Jordan; third, Michel P. & B. Co. Six named climbing plants, not more than two of any one variety — First, C. Young & Sons; second, W. Schray; third, Michel P. & B. Co. Two Asparagus Sprengerii— First, W. E. Jordan; second, W. Schrav; third, Michel P. & B. Co. Two hanging baskets— First, Chas. Bey- er; second, Michel P. & B. Co.; third, W. Schray. Specimen .iraiicaria — First, W. Schray; second. F. J. Fillmore; third, Michel P. & B. Co. Specimen Areca lutescens— First, Chas. Beyer; second, W. Schray; third, C. C. Sanders. Specimen Howea Belmoreana— First, W. Schray; second, C. Beyer; third, W. E. Jordan. Specimen Howea Forstereana — First, W Schray; second, C. Beyer; third, W. E. Jordan. Specimen Ijvistona chinensis— First, C. Beyer; second, W. Schray; third, C. Young & Sons. Specimen Pandanus utilis— First, Chas. Beyer; second, C. Juengel; third, C. C. Sanders. Best decorative plant, other than the above — First, 'W. Schray; second, C. Beyer: third, W. E. Jordan. Premiums for herbaria— First, Chas. Desmore; second, Dean Lockwood. CUT BLOOMS. Forty-eight chrysanthemum blooms. 8 sorts, 6 in each vase— First, E. G. Hill & Co.; second, Michel Plant & Bulb Co.; third, Gus Eggeling. Twenty-five blooms, white, cne variety —First, West End Floral Co. ; second. W. E. Jord.an; third, H. Weber & Son, Oak- land, Md. Twenty-five blooms, yellow— First, E. G. Hill & Co.; second, W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo. ; third, W. E. Jordan. Twenty-five blooms, pink — First, E. G. Hill & Co. ; second. West End Floral Co. ; third, W. E. Jordan. Vase of 25 blooms, assorted colors — First. C. Young & Sons; second, H. Web- er & Son. Vase of 24 blooms, three varieties- First, E. G. Hill & Co.; second, H. Web- er & Son. Vase of 50 blooms. Quality and ar- rangement equally considered— First, W. Schray; second, E. G. Hill & Co. Vase of 25 blooms, yellow — First, Michel P. & B. Co.; second, W. A. Chalfant; third, E. G. Hill & Co. Vase of cut blooms, white — First. Na- than Smith & Son; second, Michel P. & B. Co. Twelve blooms Golden Wedding— First, Michel P. & B. Co.; second, E. G. Hill & Co.; third. C. C. Sanders. Vase of 50 blooms, quality and arrange- ment equally considered — First, Nathan Smith & Son; second, W. Schray, third, E. G. Hill & Co. Vase of 24 blooms. 12 white and 12 yel- low—First, Michel P. & B. Co.; second, Nathan Smith & Son. Vase of 50 cut blooms, quality and ar- rangement equally considered— First, E. G. Hill & Co.; second, N. Smith & Son. Vase of cut blooms, yellow— First. Mi- chel Plant & Bulb Co.; second, W. A. Chalfant. Vase of assorted blooms— First. E. G. Hill & Co.; second, N. Smith & Son. Twelve blooms Major Bonnaffon — First, B. G. Hill & Co. ; second, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Vase of 50 blooms— First. W. Schray; second, N. Smith & Son; thiid, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Twelve blooms. The Queen— First. Mi- chel Plant & Bulb Co. : second, N. Smith & Son; third, W. E. Jordan. Twelve blooms Major Bonnaffon— First, W. A. Chalfant; second, W. J. and M. S. Vesey; third, Wm. Fillmore, Marion, Ind. Twelve blooms, any other yellow vari- ety—First, Max Herzog. with Golden Wedding; second, Michel P. & B. Co., with Golden Wedding; third, H. Weber & Son, with Modesto. Twelve blooms, any other white vari- ety—First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, with Frank Hardy; second. E. G. Hill & Co., with Louie Faure; third, H. Weber & Son, with Niveus. Twelve blooms, any pink variety — First, Michel, with Portia; second, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. with Mrs. Perrin; third, H. Tillman, with V. Morel. Twelve blooms of any variety intro- duced in 1S96, 1897, 1S9S— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, with Autumn Glorv; sec- ond, H. Weber & Son, with C. H. Peirce; third, N. Smith & Son, with Western King. Twenty-five cut roses. Souvenir De Wootton— First. Ellison & Tesson; sec- ond, C. Young & Sons; third, F. J. Fill- more. Twenty-five Bridesmaids— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort W^avne, Ind. ; sec- ond, F. J. Fillmore; third, Ellison & Tesson. Twenty-five Perles — First, J. F. Am- mann; second, C. Young & Sons; third, F. J. Fillmore. Ten American Beauty- First. Ellison & Tesson; second, C. Young & Sons. Twenty-five Bride— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey; second, J. F. Ammann; third, F. J. Fillmore. Twenty-five Meteor— First. W. J. cS: M. S. Vesey; .second, C. Young & Sons; third, J. F. Ammann. Vase of 18 American Beauty roses- First. C. Young & Sons; second, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of IS American Beauties (Sec. 14) —First, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of pink roses, any kind— First, Ellison & Tesson; second, C. Young & Sons. Twenty-five Kaiserin— First, Ellison & Tesson; second, "W. E. Jordan. Twenty-five American Beauty (Sec. 11) —First, C. Young & Sons Co.; second, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of Bridesmaids, not more than 50 blooms— First. W. J. & M. S. Vesey; sec- ond, Ellison & Tesson. Twenty-five American Beauty (Sec. 15) —First. Ellison & Tesson; second, C. Young & Sons Co. Twenty-five La France — " First, C. Young & Sons Co. 680 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 24, 1S98. Twenty-five President Carnot— First, Ellison & Tesson. Four vases cut roses, 15 of a kind, American Beauty and American Belle excepted— First, Nv. J. & M. S. Vesey; second, Ellison & Tesson; third, F. J. Fillmore. Twentv-five American Beauty roses (Sec. 17)— First, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of 40 Jubilee Carnations— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Best 50 Wm. Scott— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesev; second, J. W. Duntord; third, H. G. tide. Vase of Daybreak, not more than 50— First. \V. J. & M. S. Vesey; second, H. G. Ude. Vase of 100 Wm. Scott— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey; second, W. Dunford. Best 50 Daybreak— First, Vesey; sec- ond, Ude; third, Fillmore. Vase of 100 blooms, one or more vari- eties—First, H. Weber & Son; second, J. W. Dunford. Vase of yellow— First, H. Weber & Son; fsecond, H. F. W. Aue. Vase of 100 white carnations. Planters' House Cup— First, H. Weber & Son, with Flora Hill. Vase of 50 white carnations— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey; second, E. F. Over- mann, Wabash, Ind. ; third, F. J. Fill- more. Vase of 50 pink, any other variety not mentioned— First, W. J. & M. S. Vesey; second, H. F. W. Aue; third, E. F. Over- mann. Vase of 50 red, any other variety not mentioned— First, H. Weber & Son; sec- ond, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Best box of cut flowers— First, Ellison & Tesson. Two hundred single violets— First, Elli- son & Tesson; second, H. G. Ude; third, C. C. Sanders. One hundred double violets— First, El- lison & Tesson; second, F. Richter. MISCELLANEOUS. In all the palm classes Chas. Beyer car- ried off the honors. In carnation plants in bloom, not more than five of one kind, F. J. Fillmore, lirst; J. H. Dunford, second; W. Schray, third. For design representing Wabash R. R. trade mark, also M. & O. R. R. trade mark, C. Young & Eons Co. were first in both classes; Jordan Flo. Co. and F. Meinhardt, second, respectively; Ellison & Tesson third in both instances. Table decoration— First, Ellison & Tes- son; second, C. Young & Sons Co. J. J. B. SYRACUSE. N. Y. The Syracuse flower show closed Saturday night, the 12th, and v/as in every way a grand success, and after paying all expenses we will have a nice little balance to our credit. So- ciety folks were there in force; 10 boxes were sold in the gallery at $10 a box. The stage was utilized for an entertainment and dancing, the orches- tra being placed in the center of the large hall on a raised platform and ■completely hidden from view by palms and foliage plants. At each side of the •entrance to platform was a banana plant, one of them in fruit. These plants were surrounded by palms, foli- :age plants and single stemmed chrys- anthemum plants. In connection was a fruit exhibit of native and tropical fruits and an exhibit of nati\e ferns of *non. Co. The exhibit was all of excellent char- aicter, fine specimen plants, grand blooms and the single stem plants were all that could be desired. Mr. C. E. Hunn of Geneva experiment sta- tion, made a splendid exhibit of 32 va- rieties of chrysanthemum cut blooms not for competition, and they were grand blooms, a few of the most no- ticeable being Pennsylvania. Mme. Car- not, Autumn Glory, Rustique, Ophir, Gladys Vanderbilt. The society feels greatly indebted to Prof. Hunn. Our old friend, Grove Rawson, was on hand with a splendid exhibit, and his floral design was a masterpiece. He was assisted in the judging by C. E. Hunn and our Supt. Thos. Bishop (park superintendent of Syracuse), and the duties were performed to the en- tire satisfaction of all. The Central New York Hort. Society are greatly indebted to Grove Rawson. Nathan Smith ii Son, of Adrian, Mich., sent 6 blooms each of 3 white seedlings to compete for the bicycle prize. "The White Flyer" and his No. 18, a grand pure white reflexed bloom, captured the prize, and No. 18 will be heard from later under the name of white flyer. Meneilly & Son were awarded the $20 special for 12 blooms of the best Salmon pink reflexed Jap. variety with Autumn Glory. Our secretary, David Campbell, was awarded the silver vase for the finest exhibit. Mr. Campbell is superintendent of Maj. Alex Davis' place "Thornden," one of the finest places in the state, and he exhibited besides chrysanthemums, palms and foliage plants, many rare specimens that it would be difiicult to duplicate. To him we were indebted for the dis- play of orchids and for the banana plants. Ml". .John Dunlop, of Toronto, sent a vase of a very beautiful rose, Lady Dorothea, a sport of Sunset, that was much admired. Mr. L. E. Marquisee, the fiorist, out- did himself with a fine collection of bush plants and blooms of chrysanthe- mums. His vase of American Beauty roses may be equaled, but caa never be excelled. His carnation exhibit was large and fine and his vase of pink seedling carnations which received a certificate of merit will, I believe, be heard from later. There were 2 vases of Jeannie Fal- coner (Syn. Peter Kay), chrysanthe- mums to compete for the prize offered by Peter Kay, the originator, and Marquisee's vase won. The finest vase of blooms in the ex- hibition was 12 grand blooms of Gol- den Wedding by Marquisee. Golden Wedding was very much in evidence in all collections. Another magnificent vase shown by Marquisee was 12 blooms of Adelaide White. The amateurs showed up well, one of them capturing first for 24 blooms, 24 varieties in the free-for-all class, with 24 grand blooms, and tying Mar- quisee on largest bloom on exhibition, Marquises shovi'ing Golden Wedding, I and Phillips a Mrs. Geo. West, both whoppers. The judges could find no difference in size and so the prize was divided and the blooms presented to our Congressman-elect, M. Driscoll. Meneilly & Son got first for largest specimen plant with Georgians Pitcher. An attractive feature of the show was 4 finely decorated booths, one at each corner of the hall, for the sale of flowers and plants. They were man- aged by Peter Kay, Marquisee, Meneil- ly & Son, and Bannister Bros. Conspicuous in Prof. Hunn's exhibit was some grand blooms marked 12- 189o-P. & M., a pure white solid in- curved bloom, with good stem and foli- age to the bloom. It can be described as a white Maj. Bonnaffon, only larger. J. N. May controls the stock. Taken all in all this is the finest and most successful show Syracuse has ever seen and we feel elated that the dear public has at last shown their appre- ciation by their presence and support. C. A. PHILLIPS. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. ' This exhibition was open to profes- sional gardeners, florists and ama- teurs, the latter showing a greater in- terest than in previous years. The plants and flowers shown this year were more than 100 per cent, better than last year. Bush plants shown by Mr. Keith, gardener to T. M. Stetson, and James Garthley, gardener to H. H. Rogers, were considered the finest ever shown here. Mr. Keith won the silver cup given by Mr. Thomas J. Grey, of Boston, for the six best bush plants. Another feature of the exhibition was a seedling shown by Mr. John W. Frazier, of the Maud Dean type, habit similar to Maud Dean, being clothed with fine foliage, stout stem and al- most identical in shape of flower and size of petals, fine full center; color a good buff, inside of petals shading to bronze; it is one of the finest seed- lings ever raised around here and likely to become one of the leading ex- hibition varieties. Another seedling was shown by Mr. C. J. Wood, of Beach Bluff, Mass., the color white, shading to pink as the fiower devel- ops, strong stem, well clothed with fo- liage. In chrysanthemum plants William Keith was first for group, for one Chi- nese, specimen red, six distinct varie- ties and 4 single flowered Japanese; James Garthley for 3 Japanese bush plants, specimen yellow, specimen pink, specimen white and 12 single flowered plants in variety; M. McCar- thy for specimen standard. In cut flowers James Garthley was first for 24, 12 and 6 Japanese varie- ties, vase of yellow and basket of flowers arranged for effect; John Al- len for vase of white and vase of pink. In chrysanthemum plants for flor- ists only Samuel S. Peckham was first for 6 Japanese and single specimen. In NOVEMBER 24, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review, 681 •cut flowers for florists only John Al- len was first for 12 Japanese and S. S. Peckham for 6 Japanese. In chrysanthemum plants for ama- teurs only John W. Frazier was first for 6 single flowered and M. McCar- thy for 3 of same. In cut flowers for amateurs Mr. Frazier was first for 6 Japanese and 3 of same. In miscellaneous plants Wm. Keith was first for 6 foliage plants, 6 ferns, specimen stove plant, specimen fern, banana in fruit and specimen lycopo- dium; C. H. Waite for 6 cacti and specimen cycas; Peter Priault for 6 pots violets and one pot same; A. J. Fish for 3 begonias and one Rex bego- nia; James Garthley for specimen paim and specimen rubber plant. la miscellaneous plants for florists only C. H. Waite was first for 3 palms and 3 cacti; Jahn Bros, for 3 ferns; S. S. Peckham for C carnations; Peter Priault for 3 pots violets. S. S. Peckham was first for best booth display, and Jahn Bros, for best booth display of palms and ferns. Diplomas were awarded to Samuel S. Peckham, Robert Woodhouse and Jahn Bros., also to all amateurs ex- hibiting worthy plants, over seventy being awarded. Out of town visitors and exhibitors were Robert Laurie and John Allen of Newport, James Farquhar and Thos. J. Grey of Boston, C. J. Wood of Beach Bluff, Mass., and Samuel Burns of New York. OTHER EXHIBITIONS. A number of other exhibition re- ports are unavoidably laid over till next week. ROSE NOTES. Thanksgiving day will be a thing of the past when these notes reach the reader. Our chief concern will now be how to get a full crop of roses for the coming holidays. It seems rather unfortunate that Thanksgiv- ing day and Christmas should follow one another so closely, hardly allow- ing time enough for the plants to catch their second wind, before they are again called upon for another large supply of fiowers. The high prices obtained during this brief pe- riod are quite an inducement to be in the market with a full crop of roses to meet the demand. For the next few weeks, unless all previous signs fail, we will have to get along with very little sunshine. Artificial means must supply the con- ditions most favorable to the contin- ual welfare of our plants. Cleanliness, above all things, should be insisted upon. No matter how well the plants have been growing, they will need going over regularly; here and there a few yellow leaves will appear, which should be picked off at once. Don't wait until mey fall on the soil before removing them. New shoots will be breaking out in all directions, keep right after them, ty- ing them into shape, which not only adds to the appearance of the plants, but also insures good, erect stems for the next crop of fiowers. As the buds begin to form, much lateral growth will appear on the stems, which robs the young bud of its in- tended nourishment. This growth should be carefully rubbed out for at least five or six eyes below the buds, thus giving the bud a better chance for development, and aiding material- ly in the length and strength of the stem. Good judgment will be necessary in watering and syringing during this uncertain weather. Some growers make it a rule to syringe their roses every day unmindful of the weather, relying on artificial heat to dry them off. This may do for a while, but I have heard these same growers com- plain about having so much blind wood on their plants during a pro- longed spell of cloudy weather, which can only be accounted for by this over-abundance of moisture. A safer plan will be to syringe and water well on every bright day, and while it may be necessary to syringe even on cloudy days during times of heavy firing, you will find it advisable to defer syringing for a day or even two or three days, confining yourself to wetting down the walks and under the benches, at the same time water- ing up the dry places on the benches, as they appear from time to time. Treated in this way, you will not in- cite your plants into a premature soft growth, which can only result in an inferior grade of stock, besides producing blind growth in abundance. — What about red spider? the reader will ask. Of this I will treat in a separate article, in the near future. Greenfiy is a troublesome fellow during these cloudy days. This means, don't neglect your fumigating. Attend to it every week. It may even be necessary to keep it up twice a week for a while, but be sure and don't get it too strong. Light appli- cations, attended to regularly, are safest and very effective. S. A. B. Mignonette. If you are growing mignonette for Easter to sell in pots, be sure and don't force it; give it the ligntest and coolest house you have. Heat will only draw it up and spoil it; 40 de- grees at night is right, and let no shoots run up to fiower. Mine are in 3-inch pots at present and will do in those tor another month. My idea is to give them a M-inch about the turn of the year, and end of February a 5- inch. This seems a good deal of shitt- ing, but is necessary, for the mignon- ette is a strong rooter, and unless kept replenished with some new feed- ing material it soon gets yellow-leafed, and then its beauty is gone. Cytisus. I will just mention to those who grow this popular Easter plant that it wants some attention this time of year. As a good keeping house plant it is a perfect fraud, 'but, as the late P. T. Barnum said, "the American people liked to be humbugged," so they are humbugged by the cytisus (often called genista). Its color is at- tractive and it sells at a good profit to the market peddler, whose custom- ers expect nothing from his recom- mendations further than his voice can reach, and return to him the next week, having forgotten the fraud which, if perpetrated at a reputable greenhouse, would be a mortal offense. I am paid for cultural points and not philosophy, so if, reader, I stray, it is merely to remark that your young plants of cytisus must be handled pro- perly. What an obsolete remark this word is. What was proper forty years ago is now obsolete. In "cutting, pinching or shearing them back," you need not shear them as a shepherd does his sheep, taking off all their beauty, but just cut off the budding growths. About the end of January give them a close clipping, and that will give them time to make a growth and flowering inclination. This is one of the few plants so easily grown, so easily flowered that it is likely to ap- pear in our public markets for years to come. When men talk of cattleyas, it's all very well, but what the people want nowadays is something cheap and popular, as it is in Hoyt's plays. They may be little better than a vau- deville show, but the bright witticisms in them make them popular, so a 682 The Weekly Florists' Review^ NOVEMBER 2-1, 1898. bright color in a flower sells it, even if it is not going to last more than 3G hours. It "goes," and that is what is. known as "intense Americanism." Spiraea. I have occasionally heard of small failures in Spiraea Japonica. I like to call it spiraea because I believe it is, and for another reason: When forty years ago I knew this pretty herba- ceous plant, it was little grown in Eu- rope, and in this wild country not at all. Now, from forty years ago it has risen from a choice plant cultivated only by the specialist to be the most common of our Easter plants, in fact so cheap that I have heard that some of the Dutch ships take the spiraea for ballast. It is scarcely worth pen- ning any words about it. When received, don't keep them in the original packages. Put them in boxes and cover the crowns with an inch or two inches of any material you have at hand; old hot bed or loam or anything that you have will do, and let them get the benefit of the ele- ments, which is natural to them, till you want to pot them and begin to force, which is quite early enough if you begin January 15. WM. SCOTT. Plants for the home will demand much of our attention this time; our wealthy customers are returning to their city residences and want plants in the house at once. What have we to recommend? Well, the plant busi- ness is a most peculiar one. If we have the good fortune to own a green- house in connection with our store, then we can offer a good stock of a large variety of plants we have picked up at bargains among the growers, but if we haven't the greenhouse, then the plant business is a costly one, for we can only have by us the few varieties that will withstand our dark stores and rough usage; and it requires a large amount of money to buy a stock of plants, particularly those of speci- men quality. Large palms are scarce and the growers are realizing tremen- dous prices for them, consequently we must be careful not to loan such plants unless we are satisfied that we will get a fair return for them. First of all, we require a variety of plants, and let us visit the grower and see what he's got. Here's a lot of tall arecas and kentias, they have not much body to them, having been grown closely together; we'll take one or two of each and some smaller plants and will make them up into larger pots, nere's a lot of Boston fern, they are fine, some of them are in pans, others are in pots — we'll buy the ones in pans, for those in pots will not last half so long. The Boston fern loves a pan (surely growers should know this). Asparagus Sprengeri makes a lovely hanging basket and we had better take a few for that purpose; some of those Livistona rotundifolias and latanias, a Pandanus Veitchii just for its color, and for the same reason a few dracaenas. Phoenix? Of course we'll take some, for they are strong and hardy. Ficus? Yes, please, we prefer the bush ones, they look more like plants. Ivy? Yes, and don't take those newly potted, for they turn yel- low if allowed to dry, which they are sure to if some of our customers get them. A few hardy ferns will go all right, we might need them, and some Cocos Weaueliana, some miniature kentias and arecas, and don't forget Selaginella Emiliana. Now we get our stock to the store and having arranged them to show their best qualities, prepare for our customers, who consist of all manner and varieties of human nature. If it is at all possible sell your plants out- right, but if you cannot, then charge a fair price and one that will cover the money you invested. Most people love plants but few appreciate them at their full value. Mrs. Society, the wife of the mil- lionaire, has a small conservatory at her city house and wants it filled with fine plants. Wants us to fill it hand- somely and keep it in good condition, and stipulates that some flowering plants should always be there — and please send her an estimate. That estimate is the snag we meet in our business, for whilst the customer may not intend to take her trade any- where else, still she writes the same letter to several florists, merely to see if you are robbing her; the conscious- ness of this makes us pare our prices down far below what they should be, for we consider her cut flower trade is worth considerable, and one or two of her decorations may give us a chance to make our account balance. Mrs. So-and-So wants to rent a palm, a very handsome, tall one for her reception room, but it must not cost much — here is where we are ex- pected to buy a $50.00 kentia and loan it and care for it for a few dollars a month, perhaps at the end of a month she wants it returned, it comes back minus a leaf or two and is ruined from a salable point of view. Mrs. Smartee, who is a great shopper ana never buys anything until she goes the round of the city, will come to you and criticise each plant as you place it before her, and often comes at your busiest time and when your best customer is in the store. Well, we've got to tolerate this kind of per- son because her tongue is a strong one. We have lots of good stories to relate in regard to the plant trade, but of course you know many of them from your own experiences. The plant trade is at all times amusing and vexatious, most of all expensive, and still a good one: it requires keen judgment and critical knowledge. A poorly grown, cheap plant is dear at any price, and the retailer will do well to be very circumspect on what he buys from the auctioneer. If you have a plant trade, employ a good, practical plantsman to attend to it, and educate your customers on the best methods of caring for plants; this is best done by having a small treatise printed, and give one to every purchaser of plants. IVBRA. ATTENTION! S. A, F. Owing to numerous complaints re- garding delays in passing plants through the New York custom house, the New York Florists' Club, by reso- lution passed at their la?t meeting, re- ferred the whole matter •it the Legis- lative Committee of the S. A. F. The committee desires that all Qortsts who have suffered by unnecessary delays in passing goods through the New York custom house, or whose invoices have been raised beyond purchase price, shall communicate the <'acts in writ- ing at once to the chairman of the committee. Patrick O'Mara, 35 and 37 Cortland t street. New York City. LOUISVILLE, KY. The firm of Nanz & Neuner had an elegant mum show on Nov. 10, 11 and 12, that was well attended. Their store was tastefully decorated with plants and cut mums, and there were visitors from all over the state of Kentucky. S. NOVEMBER 24, 1S98. The Weekly Florists' Review. 683 THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. 520-535 Caxton Building. Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Advertising rates: Per incn, Ji.oo; M page, $13.50 full page, $27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1808. CHICAGO. The Market. The supply seems to have shortened all arouQcl and at time of writing pros- pects are for a shortage for Thanks- giving trade. Prices have stiffened re- markably and unless there should be stock to drop on the market at the last moment quoted rates will be sharply maintained, and Thanksgiving prices will undoubtedly prevail until the end of the week. Chrysanthemums are about cut out, though there will be a fair supply for Thanksgiving. Club Meeting. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last Friday evening three new mem- bers were elected. The banquet com- mittee reported progress and will make a full report at the next meet- ing. The president appointed the finance committee for the ensuing year. It was reported that 88 out of town florists inscribed their names and addresses in the cluti's register at the recent exhibition. Mr. Wm. Wallace showed the mem- bers his plan of preventing the ap- pearance of mildew and other fungi in greenhouses and of destroying them when they do appear. It resembles an oil stove with an evaporating pan at- tached. In the pan he places a powder of his own composition and the gases generated are fatal to the germs of mildew and other fungi floating in the atmosphere. He says two of the in- gredients of the powder are carbon and sulphur. The gases generated are heavier than the atmosphere and a house can be filled with them with the ventilators open if desired. He put the apparatus into operation and the odor was not specially unpleasant. Prevention rather than cure is the order of the day and if the gases gen- erated are as fatal to all fungous germs as reported by those who have used Mr. Wallace's powder and ap- paratus, we need have no further fear of fungous troubles under glass. James Hartshorne displayed a vase ■of grand chrysanthemum flowers, a bloom of W. H. Chadwick being a rev- ■elation as to the future ahead of this variety. It certainly is a grand thing as grown by Mr. Hartshorne. Other blooms shown were La Colosse Gre- noble, Lucy Faure, Golden Wedding, Modesto, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chito and Kentucky. All were much superior to blooms of the same va- rieties seen at the exhibition. Various Items. Adam Zender and John Muno are both receiving congratulations, the first over the arrival of a boy and the second over the advent of a girl. And it is not too late lo congratu- late Mr. N. Wietor upon the boy that came to his house six weeks ago. Mr. E. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Bios. Co., says the chrysanthemum growers would do well to confine themselves to Ivory, Jones, and Bonnatfon^ These sorts sell best and ship well. He doesn't believe it worth while to grow any pink sorts. He finds them very slow sale. Mr. A. J. Jewett, Sparta, Wis., was a recent visitor. J. Austin Shaw is still at 114 Wa- bash ave.. and has adopted the title "Jubilee Palm Store." Bowrling. Following are the scores xnd aver- ages made by the Bowling Club last Frfday evening: 1st. 2na. 3a. Av. J. S. Wilson 162 170 140 157 G. L. Grant 188 145 123 152 B. F. Wlnterspn 114 149 177 146 W. Kreitllng 166 149 125 146 G. StoUery J14 142 163 139 J. Degnan 124 132 147 134 C. W. McKeUar 110 166 HI 129 A. Henderson 127 139 104 123 A. Lange 104 125 ... 114 J. Hartshorne 113 100 ... 106 Quite a number of others played an informal game on an adjoining alley, those making over 100 being F. StoU- ery 155, F. Hills 121, E. Buettner 110. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Trade is assuming once more a nor- mal aspect. Chrysanthemum blooms are abundant and better this week than last; will be quite a factor for Thanksgiving day trade. Roses are coming to this market in quality greatly improved and plenty of them. In local retail circles trade has been good with the call for Beauties a,nd violets. Beauties are very scarce just now and the few long-stemmed ones that come in are sold at once, at from $2 to ?3 per dozen; Brides and Maids, extra fine stock, $4 and $5 per 100. Meteors have been decidedly off color of late, the best bringing $5 and $6. Perles are selling better, some fine stock is sold at $3 and $4, but the bulk at ?2. Carnations have a good call but have been scarce for the past two weeks, though are now coming in more plen- tiful. Harrisii, Romans and paper Whites have not as yet made their ap- pearance. Violets are of 'ine quality and are improving daily. The small single sell at 20 and Californias at 40 cents. Valley seems to hold its own at $4 and quite a lot of it was used last week. Wholesale men claim that shipping trade was fairly active the past week, materially assisting in cleaning up the daily receipts and that .^ome heavy shipping orders have been placed for Thanksgiving Day. There was a brisk demand for orchids (cattleyas) for the several large weddings which took place last week. Notes. The Ayres Floral Co. expect to be in their new •juarters on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Ayres returned this week from a two weeks' visit East, buying plants and supplies. The new place will un- doubtedly be an ornament to Grand avenue. Alex Waldbart, for manyyearsdoing business on Grand avenue and Chest- nut street, is now located at 605 Wash- ington avenue, under the Lindell ho- tel. The Kernes-McKenna wedding, one of the most fashionable of the sea- son, was furnished by Ostertag Bros. Chas. Schoenle had the table decora- tions. John W. Kunz was greatly missed during the show and many friends In- quired after him. John is greatly im- proved in health, and from last report will eat Thanksgiving turkey with us this week. The gentlemen who act3d as judges during the five days of our show were as follows: Julius Koenig, Sr.. Eugene Wurst, A. E. Michel, A. F. J. Baur, on plants; Julius Koenig. Jr., Frank Fill- more, cut chrysanthemums; Andrew Meyer, F. W. Ude, Jr.. Henry Emundt, cut roses and carnations; Henry and Fred Ostertag, table decorations; Alex Walbart, and Max Herzog. designs. They all gave eminent satisfaction and only on one or two occasions were they criticised by disappointed exhibit- ors, but their honesty of purpose was never questioned. The management wishes to thank them through The Re- view for the manner in which they carried out the instructions. Shaw Banquet. The ninth annual banquet of the florists by the Missouri Bota:iical Gar- den, under the provisions of the Henry Shaw will, took place at -he Mercan- tile Club Saturday night and was a most elaborate affair. The large din- ing hall as well as the tables were tastefully decorated -for the occasion. Wm. Trelease, director of Shaw's Garden, presided and Dr. Ed. Engler acted as toastmaster. The topic of the evening was teaching horticulture in the public schools. The following speakers took part in the discussion: John R. Kirk, superintendent of public instruction; G. B. Lamm, of Sedalia; L. A. Goodman, Secy. State Horticult- ure Society; W. S. Jackson, and W. N. Rudd. of Chicago: L. F. Soldan, super- intendent of public schools, and Levi Chubbuck, of St. Louis. 684 The Weekly Rorists' Review* NOVEMBER 24. 1898. W. N. Rudd, president-elect of the S. A. F., spoke on •TUe Society of American Florists," and predicted that the coming convention at Detroit would be one of the grandest affairs in- the history of the societj-. He hoped that a train load would come from St. Louis and we promised to do so. Among ihe St. Louis florists present were: Carl Beyer, Emil Schray. C. C. Sanders, R. F. Tesson, C. A. Kuehn, J. J. Beneke, F. J. Fillmore. F. H. Mein- harut, Carew Sanders, Max Herzog, C. A. Juengel, Julius Koenig, Sr., Fred Ostertag, E. A. Michel, E. H. Michel, Dr. Halstedt of Bellville, F. L. Ridge- ly. park commissioner of St. Louis, and attaches of the Botanic Garden. J. J. B. NEW YORK. Trade Review. Business is increasing steadily and prices in consequence are advancing. Chrysanthemums are on the decline, though there are more than enough to materially interfere with the sale of other flowers. Beauties are getting scarcer and dearer. Cattleyas are short- ening up. C. labiatas are about over and C. Trianae are not quite ready. Dendrobium formosum are very plen- tiful and there is little demand for them. The general run of flowers are improving in quality and indications are that we shall have a good season, although it is late. The Horse Show was a disappointment to florists, but we expect to make up for it now with ah the strangers it brought to town. Bowling Club. The Bowling Club met at their new alleys, corner of 57th street and Sixth avenue, on Monday night last, and it was the most enthusiastic meeting the club has held. Many brilliant scores were made, O'Mara in one in- stance scoring 217; therefore look to your laurels. Lawrence Hafner offers a prize for the highest individual score in one game rolled by members of the club on Monday afternoon, De- cember 12. The club has challenged a team from the New York Gardeners' Society to play a match game at the above alleys the same afternoon, and the event promises to be most excit- ing. Recent visitors: D. D. L. Farson, Philadelphia and J. M. Gasssr. Cleveland, O. Mr. Farson visited the Flatbush bowling alleys on Novem- ber 17 and rolled a phenomenal score. The Exhibition. The New York Gardeners' Society gave a most successful flower show at their rooms, 64 Madison avenue, on afternoon and evening of November 19th. In cut chrysanthemum blooms L L. Powell, Milbrook, N. Y., was first for 25 blooms in 25 varieties; Wm. Har- vey, Rye, N. Y., for display of pom- pons; Jos. Dexter, White Plains, N. Y'., for 12 blooms in 12 varieties; \V. C. Russell, Milbrook, N. Y., for 6 blooms in 6 varieties, 'J bloom? of Golden Wedding, G blooms yellow, one variety, and 6 blooms any other color, one variety; Wm. Tuiiier, Tar- rytown, N. Y., for 6 blooms Mrs. Jerome Jones; Geo. Winslade, Mama- roneck, N. Y., for 6 blooms Bonnaffon and 6 blooms bronze; Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J., for 6 blooms white; Alex. McKenzie, Blauvelt, N. Y., for 6 blooms crimson; Peter Duff, Orange, N. J., for 6 blooms pink; John G. McNicoll, Lawrence, L. I., for 12 blooms in 12 varieties; W. G. Gomer- sall, Fishkill - on - Hudson, N. Y., for single bloom of new variety not yet in commerce. I. L. Powell took first for collection of cut flowers, chrys- anthemums excluded. In carnations first went to W. C. Russell for best seedling and for best display. In roses I. L. Powell was ahead for 12 Beauties; John Downing, Oceanic, N. J., for 12 Brides and 12 Brides- maids. In other chrysanthemum classes C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., was first for 6 blooms of variety not yet in com- merce; Andrew Taafle. Irvington, N. Y., for 6 blooms Frank Hardy; A. D. Rose, Jersey City, for collection pom- pons; John G. McNicoll, for 12 plants in 6-inch pots. The new rose Lady Dorothea was exhibited by John Dunlop, Toronto, Ont., and was awarded a certificate of merit. D. PHILADELPHIA. The Market. The cut flower market presents a curious state of affairs for the week just closed. For several years past show week and the week succeeding it have found all flowers, excepting chrysanthemums, a complete drug in the market, and chrysanthemums were often affected. All this is now changed. Most of the growers, to avoid loss, so timed their crops that they are cutting very little now; even chrysanthemums, mid - season varie- ties, are not quite so plentiful, and the demand is fairly active. Result, first - class stock is rather scarce. Prices for roses advancing. It is clear the best growers are not producing cut blooms of chrysanthe- mums as of yore. Not nearly so many extras are seen. They bring any- where from 10 to 20 cents each, com- mons from $2 to $6 a hundred. There are, generally speaking, enough to spare for all demands. Beauties are in active demand; they are worth — I am speaking now of the very best — $3 a dozen from such crack growers as Joseph Heacock and Cas- per Pennock. Robt. Scott & Son got $3.50 for stems bordering closely on the five - foot mark, while another great grower obtained $4 for the very cream of his stock. Kaiserins, Al brand, have brought |8; good ordi- nary, $5. Brides and Maids, $6 for the cream, $4 for good, every-day stock; Meteors, about the same. Carnations are |1.50; occasionally $2 for selected and fancies; 75 cents to ?1 for Scott and McGowan. Vio- lets, singles, 35 to 50 cents; doubles, 75 cents to $1; valley, $3 to $4; adi- antum, 75 cents; Asparagus plumosus, 35 to 50 cents a string; sprays in bunches are worth from 1 to 1% cents- a spray, according to length. Items. The Germantown Horticultural So- ciety met on Monday, the 14th inst., re-electing Edward Neville president; Chas. J. Wister, Albert \\'oltemate and Roberts Le Boutillier, vice-presi- dents; George Redles, Jr., secretary and treasurer. Henry Diehl exhibited a very fine seedling chrysanthemum, Japanese white, heavy petals, a cross between: a seedling of his own and Minnie Wanamaker. For this he received special mention. He also showed some extra nice violets. There was a collection of orchids from Roberts Le Boutillier. George Redles, Jr., read a history oC« Cypripedium Spicerianum, illustrated. There were chrysanthemum shows at Horticultural Hall in Fairmount Park and at the Bourse last week. The Florists' Club played its first match in the Bowlers' League on the 14th inst. against the Houston Club, of the university, which is very strong. The Florists led by 69 pins on the first game, dropping 26 on the second and 30 on the third, thus win- ning by 13 pins; the popular number for a florist's victory. Team — Bell, Brown, Connor, Habermehl, Moore, and Smith. J. W. Y. BUFFALO. Since the great glut of midseason chrysanthemums are gone the de- mand and the business seems more healthy. It is seldom colors are divid- ed just right to suit the public taste. last year it was yelloiv which was short. This year there is a decided scarcity of good whites. We think on the whole pot plants have sold a trifle better than last year. Good carnations are none too plen- tiful, perhaps most growers are not striving to get in many till mum season is over. Roses are always with us and if we don't grow them we can always buy them. It is evident violets are going to be the same old strong favorites that they have been for years past. There is not enough lo- cally grown to go round of the right quality and we have to call on the banks of the Hudson. Yet there are some home grown blue gems that about equal the Poughkeepsie sample. After the storm has blown over and we calmly look back at the flower show, we can at least congratulate NOVEMBER 24, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 685 REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. iferoR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, OF CARNATIONS 50,000 plants Am. Beauty Meteor - Bridesmaid Bride Kalserin Perle all tlu- leading lOt be surpassed. Carnations, common. fancy AW other stock at lov No charge for packing. PRICE LIST. Chii.ai.,i.., Nov. 24. 1S9S- extra Per doz. long stem $4.00 to $5.00 24-in. stem 3.00 to 3.50 20-in. ■• 2..i0 15-in, " 1.50 to 2.00 12-in. " 1.25 S-in. •• 1.00 per 100, $5.00 to $7.00 ■■ 5.00 to 7.00 ■■ 5.00 to 7.00 ■■ 5.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 5.00 1..50 to 2.00 1.00 est market prices. Mention The Review when you write. GREEN-HOUSE GONSTRUGTiON. 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. LocKLAND Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. ourselves that it might have been worse. We can recollect an experi- ence of some years ago, when exhibits, attendance, frost, and everything else, were a frost. Now we don't deplete our treasury and have the great satis- faction of knowing that those who did attend have nothing but the greatest praise for our efforts. How pleasant tor the hard working florist to lay his bald head on the pillow or compost pile of the potting bench and exclaim in honest pride in the language of the western statesman, "I seen my duty and I dun it." It is rather amusing to read the ac- count of our show in an Eastern con- temporary- The local correspondent says "It was only advertised in a gen- eral way." Why did not these smart fellows, whose entire life is spent promoting advei'tising schemes, lend us their valued knowledge in this art? These fussy people who have only ambiguous fault finding to offer re- mind one, and in fact have been shin- ing examples all their lives, of those great principles promulgated and practiced by the "Circumlocution of- fice" immortalized by Dickens, whose noble mission was demonstrated in all its undertakings by "How not to do it." I forgot in last week's notes to say that a plant which attracted wide at- tention was a fine specimen of Acaly- pha Sanderi. This plant, if it can be propagated so as to get within reach of the moderate pocket, must become very popular. Mr. Dimmock, who thoughtfully sent it for our exhibi- tion, called this week, and we much regret that being in bed we sent out word please call tomorrow. We for- got who we were talking to. We thought it was Mott. Mr. Dimmock was off and out of town before we could catch him. Mr. Skidelsk}' was in town last week. W. S. CHICAGO, Nov. 26, J 898. ROSES Beauties. long per doz. $3.00— medium • 2.00— short " 1.50 — Brides. Maids per 100, l.iO- 5.C0 Perles " 3.00— -4.00 Meteor and Kaiserin ■' 3.00—4.00 Roses, 2nds average about. " 2.00 CARNATIONS .\11 the leading standard sorts- highest grade, per 100 $2,00— Triumph, Painted Lady, .Albertini. Jubilee, .\rmazindv, Keller and others per 100, 3.0O— Prices quoted are for good prime stock. 'Ex- tra Select, and inferior quality charged for according to value. MISCELLANEOUS per 100, Chrysanthemums Marguerites — Vallev. good home grown. Violets, double DECORATIVE per 1000. $1.25 Maiden Hair, Ex. Fancy 1.00 ordinary Galax, green, new crop " .15 perlOOO, 1.00 LeucothoeSpravs. perlOO, 6Qc: •' 5.00 Smilax, good. ..". per doz, $1.20 to 1.50 Wild, parlor brand, case. " 3.75 Medium, case " 5.50" Large, " " 8.00 .\s it IS yet too early to carry Wild Smilax in stock four days' notice is necessary. farnations ^ OLR SPECIALTY Write for prices on larg-e quan- tities for special occasions. Regardless ul prices quoted we al- ways bill out at lowest market rates. P. & D.-AF COST. J^^ Use the code. It will save you money. We know what it means. Get vour orders in as early in the day as possible. E. C. AMLING, 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Mention The Review when you write. GALESBURG, ILL.— A four-day chrysanthemum show A'as given at the Pillsbury greenhouses under the auspices of a local chtirch. 686 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 24, 1898. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The first part of the week, with bright, sunny days, showed signs of an improved market, but from Wed- nesday the weather has been against it, and both retailers and wholesalers are still finding fault. A little good, snapping cold weather is what we need. There is no let up as yet on chrysanthemums, and some elegant blooms of Wannamaker, Bonnaffon and Rieman are now coming in, with poorer grades of Ivories, etc.; prices ranging from 35 cents to $1.50 per dozen, with few sales of fancy stock at an advance over these. The weather has shortened up the rose supply, with prices running about the same as last week. Carnations still feel the influence of mums and go slow, averaging from 50 cents to $2.00 per hundred, according to varieties and quality. Violets are in better quality and a trifle higher, 75 cents to $1.03 being obtained. Valley still at $4.00. Stevia serrata, but of rather soft growth, is showing in the market, put up in 25-cent bunches. News Items. The Brockton Florists' Club gave a verj' successful exhibition on Novem- ber 16 and 17 at a public hall in the city of Brockton, and exhibits o mums were made by Farquhar Mac- rae, of Providence, R. I.; Mann Bros., of Randolph, and others, while carnations were from such well known growers as Thos. Greaves, Mann Bros., Duly Bros, and B. L. Clark. The prizes offered were nu- merous, and with close competition. The club is to be congratulated on the success of its first chrysanthemum show. Chas. Langhahar, for several years a successful retail florist, doing busi- ness on Broadway, South Boston, died at the city hospital last week of a cancer. A new firm. McGeary & Doherty, have started in the retail business at 833 Washington street. Thomas F. Galvin will give free exhibitions of chrysanthemums daily during the coming week at his Boylston street conservatories. The employes of the old estab- lished firm of Joseph Breck & Sons, seedsmen, held their third annual re- union on Friday evening, November 18. P. NEW GERANIUM. Mr. N. Greivelding, Merrill, Wis., sends us flowers of a seedling gera- nium that are certainly very striking. He says it is a cross between Souv. de Mirande and a red sort. The Mirande blood is very apparent, but It is a much more striking flowjr than the parent. We are very favorably im- pressed with them. Always mention the Florists' Revie^ir wher w^riting advertisers. Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. \\'e are headquarters for fine .... AISEBICAN BEAUTIES. PRICE LIST. ClllCAciO, November 21, 1898. AMEBICAN BEATJTT E-xtra long stem., .per doz 24-inch stem $4,00 to i 3.t0 to 2.50 1.50 to trial \ourself. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review METEOB BRIDESMAID BBIDE KAISEBIN FERI,E CABNATIOirS, com'n fancy . .All other stock at lowest No charge lor packing- when you write. per 100, $5.00 to 5.00to 5.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 rket prices. Bassett&WashburnCA.KUEHN 88 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL. Oe^a^sfnClT FLOWERS 19-21 RANDOLPH ST CM I CAO O you write. A.L m ANDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Review when you write. Full Line of Wire De- -_— - ■»• successor to signs and florisU- »■/ Winter & Glover '«"S. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph SL Catalogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Qut Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forw-arded. Mention Tbe Review when you write. GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. ILL. Mention FlorleU' Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Leaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co., N. C. WHOLESALE FLORIST 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. Mention Florists' Review when you write. St. Louis Cut Flower Co. ^ Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, \VH0LE5ALE SHIPPI.NG FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. tOUIS, MO. ...Mome Grown Slock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, - - ST. LOUIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and a full line. Headquarters lor tiic Southwest. ALMS. P ■ J. Austin Shaw, at 114 Wabash H Ave.. Chicag-o. ^ ni -^pare a few llAMiSi i.Ml ri, W 1,'^ Til THE FLiiKl.sls A I WHiiLES.XLE PRICES CALL .\ND SEE I HE.M. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Carnations! "-^^rr^ "*■■ ■■*■•■*»■■«# ■ Contracts for rooted cuttings made now. Send for prices stating what you want. q,o Hancock & Son. Grand Haven, Mich NOVEMBER 24, 1S9S. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 687 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson | CUT FLOWERS. short. . $i.m to $4.00 2.00 to 3.00 l.OJto 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 Brides, Maids. Meteor. ..per 100, Kaiserin, La France. Pcrle Roses, our selection. , CARNATIONS. Fancy Stock per 100, $I..i0 to $2.00 Ordinary Stock " 1.00 to 1.50 CHRVSANTHEMUMS. Fancy Varieties per 100, $15.00 to $25.00 Medium Stock " 8.00 to 12.00 CommonStock " 4.00 to ti.OO MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. Violets per lOii, .?.") to 1.50 Valley 4.00 to 5.00 ORCHIDS. Cattleyas per doz., $15.00 Cypripediums " 2. CO Assorted Orchids bo.\, 10.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Give us your Thanksgiving order early. Decorative Stock. \\'!ldSmilax. parlor brand $3.75 medium case 5.50 large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus per doz., 5.00 string 50 Smilax per doz., $1.00 to 1.50 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100. .15 '• per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz., 1.00 We carry a good stock of above always on hand and can till orders promptly. Cyclamen Plants. Plants from this stock were awarded First Premium at Chicago Show against five com- petitors. Positively None Better. NOW READY to be shipped direct from Greenhouses. 600 3-inch pots per 100, $8.00 2,a:0 4 •■ ■■ 12.00 1,000 5 ■■ •■ 25.00 600 6 '■ ■' 50.00 XMAS STOCK. ORDER NOW and secure your supply early. Holly and Green. We will meet the quotations of any reputable Western House. We have fresh goods of the following and are readv to fill your orders : CAPE FLOWERS, IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS, VASES, RIBBONS, WHEAT SHEAVES, DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS, VIOLET TIN FOIL, CHENILLE. And everything used by Florists. Store open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundays and Holidays, 7:00 A. M. to Noon. .All orders packed with the greatest of care and shipped on time. Tel. VAIGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Main 1129. ^-^45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when jou write. Cincinnati FK.\NK W. B.\LL Cut Flower Co. 4I6 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 West 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FlOfiStS' SUPpHeS -Special facilities for shipping south. Unegualed returns lor good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you -write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. kELLOGG, Pres. Growers of CUT FLOWERS at Wholesale. Res:u!ar shipping: orders ijiven special ailentiim. We store: 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses: Pleasant Hill, Mo. HARDY FERNS. 'WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY. Special attention paid to supplying- 'Whole- sale Dealers. 'Write for prices. BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES, Etc. L, B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass, ^^ Oldest, larg-est and most reliable dealer in the United States. Mention The Review when you write. HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS- OIR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. ANTON SCHILTHEIS, ?8° .«" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other plowerine Plants vince yourself Price List on .Application. Mention The Review when you write. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. Adiantum Farleyense, gSllF CYCLAMENs,l^;cM^'■^■■"■■ SAMUEU MURRAY, Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co., 1017 Broadway, - KAKSAS CITY, MO. | Mention The Review when you write. i NEPHROLEPISe'Xa^r" CORDATA ,-n.,Jl^'"'^ r>/\&jrkl/>Tl $1.1.00 per 100 COM PACTA. Cash «i,h order. t1. HIUMBRS, Box 650. BI.UE ISI.AKD, II.I. Mention The Review when you write. 688 The Weekly Florists^ Review. NOVEMBER 24, SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE ELORIST ORCHIDS. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year rounil. A:>EEKIC AX BEAITIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention Florists' Review wt 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. W ESTERS PENVA. HEADQ14RTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. U I -l I T B D . 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. CHOICE rfliholeSale write for Prke Ust. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^ FlOPiStS Consignments Solicited. on Tiie Rev;e CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of the Committees. BOSTON, John X. May exhibited 12-9.5. Jap. Inc. White, slight cream tinge. Scored commercial scale 77, ex- hibition 79 points. PHILADELPHIA. John X. May ex- hibited 12-95. Inc. Jap. Creamy white. Scored commercial scale 86 points. H. Tong, Erie, Pa., Xo. 4. Inc. Jap. White and very delicate blush. Scored com- mercial scale 86 points. Xathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., Idavan. Inc. Jap. Delicate pink, center creamy ■white. Scored commercial scale 85 points. CINXIXXATI, H. Tong exhibited Kg. 4. Inc. Jap. Between white and blush pink. Scored commercial scale 7S, exhibition 80 points. CHICAGO, John N. May exhibited 12-95. Inc. Jap. White. Scored com- mercial scale 92 points. ELMER D. SiHTH, Sec'v. I^oom-l^oom We are asking for room. We are crowded with Plants. 1,000 Chinese au^j i.iocun.ca Primroses, v-j-incn per 100. $2.00. 25.000 Geraniums, op-to-date bedders. 2K-inch, strong, per 100. $2.00 ; per 1.000. $12.90. >.0 0 Rooted Cuttings, from pots of Ivv Gerani- ums, mixed, $1.75 per 100 or $10.00 per l.OOO. .5.000 Gvnura or Velvet Plant. 2incD. geltine scarce, per lOX $3.00. 5.000 Coleus. up to date l'^ varieties. -I'^m . $1..tO per 100. The Morris Floraf Co. MORRIS, ILL. Headquarters for WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WM. F. KASTING, F. STOKES. r\sr. INDIANAPOLIS, DSfD. At the recent exh b tion W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind., won first premium for 10 Kaiserin roses. This is the sixth consecutive year that he has received first premium for this rose. EST \BLISHED 444 Sixth Ave . PinSBURG. PA GOOD REPUT.\TION IX WESTERN NEW YORK WILL INDUCE VOL TO GIVE CS .\ F.AIR TRI.iL NORTHAMPTON, MASS.— An excel- lent display was made at the annual chrysaathemom show. The leading exhibitors were E. J. Canning of Smith college; Donald 0. McGregor, t-ardener for E. H. R. Lyman; A. Parks, J. Thorniley and E. D. Shaw. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Lea.ves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit ZaO P. M., Bufialo, 3:00 A. M. New- York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. Lonr Distance 'Phone 2985 Roses. Carnations and all kinds seasonable flowers. Orders punctually filled within shortest notice. Florists' Supplies and all kinds of Wire Designs always in stock. Consignments of good stock solicited. Cut Flov/er Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St.. New York. CUT FLOWERS. Wail space for .\dvert;sing purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when yoo write- KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Green and Bronze. HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nut- USO Tremont Bldz.. serf in North Carolina. BOSTON, -MASS. Mention The Review -when you ^rrite. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU. WM. F. KASTING, rti's'o'n^'Fio'MsT 495 Washington St., BLFFALO, \. V. Also Deale Mention Florists' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Original Headquarters for CARSATIOSS. Mention The Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consi'^nments of Choice Stock Solicited. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. The Review H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE L.AROBST . j^ ' SUPPLY MOUSE ! IM AMBR1G*\ New Ci'.a^.6r-e orall flnsl'' Sijji:'i;« on applicatioo. f...r the trade. :.:■,. 50 to 56 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention FlorUta' Review when you -write. pANSIESWorffiRai* usuai. $1.00 per package 3-16 oz. Xomore Plants. before December 1. except transplanted blooming stock at flOM per KflO. F. O. B. express. Cash with Order. C. SOLTAU &. CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Ko^^:MBZR 24. isss. The Weekly Florists^ Review. fS^ HINT'S WEEKLY QtOTATIONS t\h>^ . <^V Tak:zg er:e;t M.-iav. N;v.i>. l-y>. Wt^^^m ^^^ ^^m ^A K ^^^ Subject to Chanee Without Notice. ri^L_: We are Headquarters for CLT FLOWERS. ^0 0 M0f Jm ^^^^^^ ^^K . • ^^k 6ood stock scarce. , #1- # '-.^■ftiiS^^ ^^ ^^ Beauties, long per doz.. 53.00-4.00 \t^ ^ _.-<'^» Jro^fe' miainm 2.0(r-3.0& PH 0 L BSAll E ^ C |g,-^E=;;-;" i||| Meteors • 4.0O-i5.Oa y .i/ ^^ Al^„^F^^"^^^^tJ^Wr'»— ^^ Per'e= ■ Z 3.00-5.00 ^y ^W^V MBIT ^l^^BB^^S^ii ^ ^rr-s.r-w/-fc.^-r=::W-:r-«»:». Our selection J. 3.00-5.0O CARMATIORS. FancT per 100. J3.C0— l.CO Selected Stock 2.0O--2.3) Good •• 1.-50-2.10 6REEHS. .\sparagns per string, t .-50 Ferns— -\diantnm per lOO, LOO Common Fancy., .per 1.000, 1.50 Smilax per daz.. 1.25 — 1.50 Wild Smiiax, in stock. .^ . _ Larae case J6-00 . ^^ Medium 5.30 Parlor Brand.... 3.73 Galax Leaves, green, bronze, Jl.aOf per 1000. ■ ISCELLAREOUS. _ _ _. _ _ _ , . _ . _^ .^^ ^_ _ _ , ChrTsanthemums crdinarv. per doz., J .75 — 1.50 HOLLY AND GREEN. ^.:::=::^^. ps ,, . „ , ,. .\lVssnm '• .15 \\ r- .-.'c n.'w r-^'^'rs;:;., -..--: r :. .. , . \\ -. _..;:.•.:. :ce the i;i;.i.!:!v. v^p-eig 1.00— lao E. H. HINT, 76-78 Wabash^ Ave.. CHICAGO. ^::^, SIT ^.^,.!:?S"L CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SS?*; M RICE &. flO - 'iJ."."".".-. "■'"""■ Rose Owen G. F. -itkinson ■ W ■ ■ I ■ I '^^ ^h ^^ -^^ -^^ ■ G Men Trophv Maud Dean Lae Importers and |-|/^r»iCrC ^linOllOC RjTersule KTaugel.ne/ I Manufacturers of I HJII3L3 OUUpilV^^ Glory of Pacific Mrs. H. w right 1 I J. H. Woodford Dorothv Devens ^S'^'^'pT^^Tor ^'"^Ir^^Ig'Jirdo. 25 \ Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. AlsoMrs.H.Week5. Miss Glad.TsVanderbilt, Maud ^^ '• ■""•»■" Oil CCl, I 1 1 1 i_-»Lf i-i-i iii-t, t. Adams and J. M. Gilford, at $2.00 per doz. >:.r.:::r. The Review wher. T"'.^ WTi:e- Also Varieties introduced in 1S9S. ^ fiL^lS^" ISEoid , Another Carload of First Class BOUDUfit GrBGIl received, PtnnsYivania Solar Q.ieen '■ i# U U U U W I WIWWll iouadle^'suow CheZwi-'""' i Sinele cr.ite. Jl.W : live cra-.es. JW *. 100 lbs. to a crate. Special price in large lots. f,"otts'v,"Hl T H .*iTa^ldi«ff - Grien Wrekthin?. hea^ v. pjr IW v,.rd5. $4.(10; medium, per IcS yards. fiOO. Minnew.iska Madeline Pratt ' Select Delaware Holly -es. -.v Pe.e;-.-.:'er i:r.. ^a:e J.r:;-. .-.. s-.;ara^itee.. ^^ e^p^tn^^. "^X^^k^,^!,^^^:^^^! ""^and^FER^s. EINS & PollWOrtH, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. .^, .- p, ,,.(.,., j,,^-^.^ w^-e- v ■■ -tvt - GRmNv CARNATIONS. Rose Hill Nurseries. E.G. Hill &Co. Oniv a fe« *arieties still in stock. PalHS, OfChidS, RoSBS, FemS Wholesale AND FOLIAGE PLANTS, Plori«*t«> Wiiite Cloud, white. Gold Nugget, yellow. I Largest?: .... ' "^' '"l-"' John Young, white. Mrs. C. H. Duhme. pink I SIEBBECHT s SON. OIP'l-IMONn INHIANA Storm Queen, white. .Ubertini, pink. Kew EocheUe. N, Y. H IL/ M IVl U IX U , - IIN D I A IN A . Jubilee, scarlet. Meteor, crimson. Mention Florists' Review when you write. n • _^ ~vi ^ '- F. DORNER & SONS CO., Wonld yon like some EARI.Y UCrafllUIIlS. g iV^i'^V^ taF^ ^ UFAYETTE, iND. ROOTED CUTTINGS ?;^*ctt^irand^'h^^^^th^£^r5n|s^^ Mention Florists' Re.-.ew w.e. you write. - ^cottons. Pe.les or Kaiserins. ^-^^^ ^aSt'St^Y.^cr^r' l.SS'^e/p'S';* I lor next spring ana summer Pioom; «i tii tUt lift miil COLEUS in -^sunerh kinr- r APN ATION^ ' ^^fe??^Th"''write1or';^,fef,r"='^""'°'^"^""- ^^"^^^^ ^^^i^^^-^' \^AK1\A I IU1\3. GEO ^/kUHL. Pekin. 111. I>A^X.K.H^K.X.a.caste..Pa. H. WEBEB 8t SONS, - OAEI.ANS. MD. Locf P:-iance Phone 14. Alwa.>-S mention the Florists' Re%-iew wher Mention Florists' Review when you write. Mention The Review when you write. UTiting advertisers. 690 The Weekly Florists' Review^ NOVEMBER 24, 1898. ^^.'♦?f.^^'<u. I. a thing I havfc been looking for for a long tin^" Wishing you every succ ... ... ----us. 1 * 0 in the sale of the ours truly, E. .' Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 32 Morton Street. BSOOKIiTir, N. T. Mention The Review when yon write. ForlmmediateDelivery Atnoor Privet and Hardy Lemon, best hedge plants. 5,000 Gardenia Florida, 5,000 Oranges, dwarf grafted sorts, 15,000 Camphor. 500 Ficus Elastica, 10,000 Latania, 1,000 Phoenix Reclinata, 6-inch. 100,000 Cannas, leading sorts at $15 per 1000. 10,000 Biota Aurea Nana. 5,000 Rare Conifere. Roses, field-grown, on own roots and budded. An immense stock of Ornamental and Fruit Trees. SEND FOR TRADE LIST. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., - - Augusta. Ga. Mention The Review when you write. ^'jr i-^ V Imported and established - ■'^ ^L_ stock of .4i quality always on "^ ■•"'M*'*^ hand, also a complete line of Ijtst Clien-i- Wuod Baskets, Fiesh Moss and Peat. etc. Cattleya Meodelli .'\rrived in superb condition. Write for prices at once before all are sold. Lager & Hurrell, fZ^^eM".'. Summit, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Herr's Pansies... Good little plants (greenhouse grown), ready Dec. 1st, at 75c per 100, or $4.00 per 1000. Herr's Carnations Every cutting- g'uaranteed satis- factory or money refunded. All the leading* varieties in quant- ity at reasonable prices. ALBERT M. HERR, - Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. <5 STOCK OF KUoLO. rillO Perles, IIKK) Brides, I'lOO Bridesmaid, fine stock, out of 2;,4-inch pots, $3.(10 per UHI. -LTidll luT 11X10. VIOLETS, tulii crown clumps, $3.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. NOVEMBER 24, The Weekly Florists' Review, 693 ..AZALEAS.. WE are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as long as the stock i = not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American Market and we give you any proportion you wish in the four leader- Mine. Van der Cniyssen, Vervaeneaiia, Deutsche Ferle, Bernhard Andreas Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives ■enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. ...ORDER NOW... FINE BUSH CKOWNS, w.J.J.*XX4.J.J.XJ.*XJ.AAXXXJI..8.J.JI.4.A4.J.JI.4.*4.4.AAX^.<^ _ _ t •i ^ ^ A 4 -I -» 4 -» ■» -♦ 4 4 4 The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immersing the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99 o Tliis has been conclusivelv proven by experiments at Lincoln Park. Cliicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug-, and otiier insect pests without injury to the plant. A trial of a ii-cent brittle will convince vou that a reallv remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send lor circular. Kraft Plant Tonic Co., ^^Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. Holly of the Best Grade ' from the Swamps, '^' with Bright Green Foliage and well Berried Delaware Orders will now be at the proper 1 ALEX. PULLEN, ^ ^ Milford, Delaware. Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward freshly packed at the proper time. For prices and terms, address — MIUFORD rSUKSBRIBS. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE -- '^°Tree2il,"e°tc."' ''""""' HOLLAND -- H>'^/;l°'r- Tu'iP^. Narcissus, (^HINA -- Chinese Secred Lib, JAPAN -- L 1 um Longiflo Crop short. Crocus, etc. On hand : — Extra selected Iiily of the Valley, 2.000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A tine lot of Araucarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by F. W. O. SCI1MIT2. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. Mention The Revle F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD NEWJERSEY The Review whe SPHAGNUM MOSS. A very select quality. 75c per bale, ten bales. gti.OO. Grown and packed by M. 1. LYONS, Babcock, Wis. Write for prices on car lots. Mention Florists* Review when you write. L\si RE ^rvKrriEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. .— ^ FORT WAYNE, I N O. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | WS tllTGMIINGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GRBEISI10U6E BUILDING, VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT WATER BOILERS, PIPES AND FiniNGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florists* Review when you write. NOVEMBER 24. 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 695 Established 1837. 'Phone Lake View 136. GEO. WITTBObD, Tropical Plants Grower and Importer of 1708 IN. lialsted Street, OniCAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can g trial order will make you a regular customer f isfactory references or cash must acco stock we offer. It is in .__. _y best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- — ..^^ — t — J all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the xellent condition and we are confident we can please you. both as to quality and price. PALMS. V.^RIETIES. Areca Lutescens. Cocos Weddeliana 3-in Kentia Belmoreana 6-in, 8-in. Forsteriana 6-in, Latania Borbonica 4-in, 8-in. 8-in. Plioeni.x reclinata 5-in. canariensis 6-in. 7-in. ents, tup of pot to top of tallest leaf Size Height Ch.ar. Pot. Inches. Leaves. S-in. 22-26 B-10 ] 6-in. 24-28 8-10 40-50 15-20 10-14 4- 6 24-26 3- 7 86-40 4- 6 32-36 3- 5 14-16 2- 3 20-24 5- 6 24-30 1.50 2.50 1.25 7- 8 4- 5 $ 5.00 9.00 30.00 2.50 18.00 30.00 15.00 3.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha. Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Auracaria E.vcelsa, from Asparagus Sprengeni. " Plutnosus Nanus. E.^CH. perfect plants $1..tO •■ 2.00 •• 3..T0 nice plants 20 25 . $5.00 per 100 ..50 Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from .5-in. pots Pandanus utiTis, " " "5 " Veitchii, ' 7 _ " Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots. Sanst Cype .•iera Javanica Variegata. from 3-i us alternifolius, strong plants, 4 pots ■in. pots. Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1..50 1.50 1..50 FERNS. Cyrtomium falcatum 3-in. Lomariagibba 3-in. Nephrolepis pectinata. Doz. $0..50 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1..50 1..50 $ 4.00 8.00 16.00 S.OO 8.00 12.00 12.( 0 Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. 3.00 exaltata 4-in. 1.50 5-in. 2.00 Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 $2.50 each. Philipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. ..50 serrulata 2-in. ..50 Mention The Review when you write. Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 ! 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, tin barrels, $l.5U eacii for palms and ferns, large WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering same at $4.00 per 100 yards. Grandiflora — Cape Jessamine. < Gardenia Fortuneii.i Propagated and sold by us under above local name to over 2,000 customers in this country in past five years. {Bloom is from one-third to one- naif larger than Gardenia Florida.) Stocky Plants. '^ ',°7.lo per iob.*'°° "" '°' 2".. to 4 left, $1.25 per 10: $9.00 per 100. Prompt filling of orders guaranteed as long as this Adv. continues to appear. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. Mention Florls when you writ' New Mammoth Verbenas In this specialty we cliallenge the world. For variety of colors, shades and markings, clean, healtiiful, \'igor- ous plants they can not be surpassed. This stock will sell at sight and make you money. Growing large quan- tities, we are prepared to fill orders promptly the day re- ceived. Our two-inch and two and a half inch pot plants are fine and full of cuttings ; price, $2 per loo. Strong rooted cuttings, 60c per loo, $5 per i.ooo, Delivered to any part of the United States or Canada. Place your orders early. Wn'e for our descriptive circular. Terms: strictly cash with order. SOUTH SIDE ELORAL CO , Springneld, III. Mention Florists' Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N. J. Representative Wholesale Grower in France, Beieium and Holland. Stud lor Catalogues. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Poplars-CaroUn;!, fi to 8, S to 10, 10 1.^ 12 and 12 to 15 feet, Golden, Silver and Lombardy same sizes. Sycamore— European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. Magnollns— Acuminata, 4 to fi, 6 to 8 and 8 to 10 feet; Tripetela, Soulanffeana, and Speciosa IH to 2 and 2 to 3 feet, 6ix \ mpelopsle, Veltchi.strong two vear field trrown. riematis. Jackmani, Henrvi, Mad. Ed. Andre, etc. Berberiw—Thunbcrgii and Purpurea. Elder —Golden. Syrlnera- Golden. Splreas— Van Houtte, Anthonv Wuterer, Thunbergii. etc. rillacB- New Double Flowered In 8 varieties. Altheaft, Deutzian, Snowballti, SyrlnBuci. liVlegellas. Etc., In great supply. Roses— two years field grown. Hybrid Perpetual. Moss, Climbers, Wichuriana and Wichuriana Hvbrids, Rugnsa, and Rugosa Hybrids and Multiflora Japonica. Azaleas— Mollis and Pontica, fine bushy well- budded plants. Forty-four 6reenh< Araucarlan, Oeranli: THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 59. Painesville, O. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE £? DESIGNS and Dealers in ««««m» FLORISTS' »• SUPPLIES Mention Florlsti' Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bt!. Sphagnum Moss ^lf|,'?o"ba'iS'&' Peat '''^^ ^^"^ ^'''^' i"^'"y ^ ^o. i. Send to Always mention the Florists' Review ■when writing advertisers. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. THE MOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa. Ornamental Shrubs, KEBBACEOUS FEBENNIAI.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Paeonies, Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, Ihe Leading csTAni-iSHED i8S4. New England Nurseryman. READING, MASS Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 696 The Weekly Florists' Review* NOVEMBER 24. 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS, American Tadoo Co.. 697 American Rose Co. .693 Amling. E. C 68.5 Baker. W. J 6,S8 Ball.C. D 693 Bassett & Wash burn 686 Baversdorfer, H. & Co. Benson. C. W ..■.■6| Berckmans.P.J. Co.b Bobbink. L. C 6! Braeue. L. B o; Budlone. J. A 6, Burki. F ;--V^ Burpee, W. Atlee & Co ,•.■•■•■"' Chicago Wrecking Co •>' Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co •;; Cottage Gardens ....b. Crabb & Hunter. ..b! Detroit Flower Pot Mfy *> Dillon, J. _L. Dorner, & Sons Co. Dreer. H A Elliott. W.H Ellis & PoUworth . Ellison & Tesson. . Erringer. J- W Esler, John G. Secy .bas F & F. Nurseries.. .694 Flower City Plant Food Co b9/ Gibbons. H. W b9b Giblin& Co.....R71-t.98 Greene & Underbill.. b93 Hancock, Geo. & Son bSb Harketfs Nursery. ..690 Heacock, Jos t;90 Herr, Albert M 692 Herr.D. K 6^9 Hews. A. H. &Co...b9b Hill. E. G. &Co.as9-6'.il Kuhl, Geo. A Lager & Hurrell .. Legenfelder, C Lehman Bros Lockland Lumber Co Co. .698 Louisville Exchange 687 Lynch, W. E 686 Lyons.M.1 694 Mannine J. W 69.'. Model Plant Stake Co. 692 Moninger. 1. C. Co. .696 Moon Co.. W. H ....69.) Moon.S.C 691 Morris Floral Co 688 ...69H M Murray. S N. V. Cut Flower Exchange 688 New River Fuel Co. .67.5 Pennock.S.S 688 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 696 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. .688 Hiln , H .6.87 Hitchings & Co ..6y4-69t>-fi98 Hoiton&HunkelCo.tM Hunt.E. H 689 lacobs, S. & Sons ...698 Jewett, Z. K. & Co. .695 Kasting.W. F tinS Keenan's Seed Store.b96 Kelsey. H. P 688 Kellogg, Geo. M 687 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 698 Kennicott Bros. Co. 676 Knight. A 691 Kratt Plant Tonic 694 chell Bros. Co. 698 PuUen. Alex Quaker City Machine Works 698 Randall. A. L 6.86 Reed& Keller 695 Regan Pt'g House. ..691 Reid, Edw 688 Reinberg Bros 686 Rice, M. & Co t«9 Ricksecker, Chas ...686 Rudolph, Max 687 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 686 Savacool. A. K 691 Schmitz, F. W. 0....694 Schultheis, A 687 Shaw. J. Austin 686 Siebrecht & Son ....6.89 Smith. N.& Son 691 Smith, W.C 6.SS Smith. E. H. & Co. .690 Soltau. C. &Co 6.8S South Side Floral Co. 695 695 Kuehn, C.A. Storrs & Harrison Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 693 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 8.87 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..694 WabashRv 688 Wallace, J. B. & Co.. 697 Weber &Sons 689 Wietor Bros 685 Winter.S.B 6,86 Wittboid, Geo 695 Wors, C. W 686 Young, John Welsh .690 ALVIN, TEX. — The chrysanthemum show was very successful. A feature was the baby show, which was a de- partment of the exhibition. THE Flower City Plant Food Co., of Rochester, N. Y., will hereafter manufacture and control the sale of the Excelsior Brand fertili^ier, former- ly made by the Walker Fertilizer Co., Clifton Springs, N. Y., the former company oucceeding to this depart- ment of the business of the latter. CATALOGUE SENT m MtaCHANDI5t GALVANIZED WIDE- 100 POUND ROLLS-SHORT LENGTHS ttV, RUM PROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE^ ?avN PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ^■1.15. OU^^ANYSAUGE ' /T ('^^^'^^9,^r fn . ^—11, Every JOHN Q) -^^ ,,, ,, Description JlIONINGER^- wfmmmikiQllCAOO. .THIS IS IT. Over 100,000 Lehman's Wagon Heaters Will keep * ivery ► wagons at a tempers : ure that will pr event vn ur plants and «o vers fre in the cc Idest we ather. ... Posi- tiv elv no sr loke. no smell, no gas. no danger. Cost of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable, inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS JAMES W- ERRINGER, r.^M.r.rTuHrBB General Western Sales Agent, 10BONd4?re£t, NeWyORK. 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ill. Mention Florists* Review when you write. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., ■ N. Cambridge, Mass. Bi Mention PloiisU' Review when you write. GOLD FISH and lncV£^st AQIARILM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Lincoln Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse PIPE and Mil InlUo DLSCRIP1I0N. Mention The Review when you write. OFOTM£R&> tniCAGO- DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER... It lowers tlie vitality of your Stuck, but write fur particulars of my Tempering .Apparatus. Ljp-Kin\x \KI ^■BBi^n.ie?- 134-13S-138 LIBERTY STREET, HENRY W. GIBBONS, new york. EsTlM.ATFS FREE, HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BUILDERS Hot Water Boilers, .Pipes, Fittings Send Four Cents for Catalogue. And Ventilating Apparatus Ueatlon Flotl.ts' Review when you write. The Weekly Florists' Review* Plants grown in JADOO were Prize-Winners at the Novem- ber Exhibitions at Philadel- phia, Hartford, and Athens, Georgia. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., Send for our New Catalogue. 817 Fairmount Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA. For Sale by ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers. RANDOM NOTES. At Columbus, 0., I noted a pretty lot of chrysanths grown by Mr. Knopf, of the Franklin Park Floral Co., who finds best sale for a medium sized flower, grown about three to a stem. Underwood Bros, have added a house 100x20, planted with carnations. They report a good call for funeral work. The Livingston Co. report a good bulb trade; cleaned out on lead- ing lines: palm sales are increasing. Maurice Evans has his fine speci- men palms safely housed: the finest plant of Cycas circinalis owned by a commercial florist can be seen here. At Allegheny, Pa., John Bader is cutting some fine mums and is quite a palm grower. The Continental palm houses are models of their kind. Wm. Hamilton, superintendent of Allegheny Parks is justly proud of some fine plants of the uncommon Aristolochia gigas var. Sturtevanti, now in bloom. The immense blooms create much interest. At Schenley Park,, Superintendent Wm. Falconer is being fairly over- whelmed with compliments upon the success of the mum display he has staged. The arrangement is perfect and quality of blooms superior, if pos- sible, to last season's product. At Albany, N. Y.. Jno. Dingwall is pleased with the conduct of carnation Outcast, which is doing much better this season from local propagation. In anticipation of continued good lOOY Profit For You and entire satisfaction for your customers. What more does anybody want .' WALKER'S PLAM FOOD AliSOLDTELY OPOULESS is an ideal food for house plants. Send for free literature and price lists. f LOWER Cirv PUNT FOOD CO., Rochester, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. times the stock of bedding plants is immense. Louis Menand has a flue show of Cattleyas, which are In demand by the best trade in the Capitol City. H. G. Eyres has a plant of the new Acalypha Sanderi on exhibition in his store window. Surrounded with green- ery the effect is striking. Sam. Goldring was busy with fu- neral designs when I called, and us- ing many Niphetos roses, which are grown extensively by them. It pro- duces three blooms to one of the Bride, and is the ideal rose for a side bench. Maids are ahead of Brides this fall, which is contrary to the usual order of things. Up to the present they have not wasted a chry- santhemum. Violets are a trifle later ElREKA^->^ Chemical Compound. C. S. Patent, \o. 587,469. The Cheapest and Most El^ective Reniedv for MILDEW, RUST, aiKl all PARISITIC FUNGI. ,\l5o, the DEFENDER FUMIG.^TOR (Patent applied for), specially manufactured for dispen- sing the fumes of this compound and also the various tobacco oils, etc. Defender Fumigator, No. I, $1.25; No. 2, $2.00 Eureka Chemical Compound, one pound tins, 50c Delnered to Express Co, on receipt of price. For sale by J. B. WALLACE & CO., Chicago. Also by all leadiugf Seedsmen. Mention Florists' Review when you write. than usual in yield, but up to date in quality. At Utica, N. Y., C. F. Baker is elat- ed over the success of those two good carnations. Red Jacket and Oneida, having sold clean out for this season. C. F. Seitzer has quite a show of mums, some blooms of Viviand-Morel measuring nearly 9 inches across. At Binghamton, N. Y., W. H. Gra- ham lias just completed a fine house 110x30 for carnations and a palm house connected with office. Mr. Gra- ham, who recently took a side partner into the business, is receiving the congratulations of his friends. At Little Falls, N. Y., J, Olsraham is much pleased with the success he has attained since starting in business here but a year since. W. M. 698 The Weekly Florists' Review. NOVEMBER 24, 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. mFROVi:i> Greenhouse Boiler 29to59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers niHde